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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB24-115

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Feb 22, 2024      
Location SCR 357



SB24-115 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

05:19:47 PM  
Senator Michaelson Jenet, primary bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-115 which modifies requirements for licensed mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and addiction counselors, to practice in the state.
05:24:17 PM  
Ms. Cara Sanner, representing Association of Social Work Boards, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dr. Trevor Gates-Crandall, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:29:11 PM  
Rick Ginsberg, representing Colorado Psychological Association, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Ashley Charbonneau, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
05:34:15 PM  
Dr. Ryan Burkhart, representing Colorado Counseling Association, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Leanne Rupp, representing National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions.
05:40:29 PM  
Senator Michaelson
Jenet explained amendment L.001 (Attachment H).


05:41:20 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Ginal Excused
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:41:37 PM  
Senator Michaelson
Jenet explained amendment L.004 (Attachment I).


05:41:58 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment I).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Ginal Excused
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:42:00 PM  
Senator Michaelson
explained amendment L.006 (Attachment J).


05:42:31 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment J).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Ginal Excused
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:42:33 PM  
Senator Michaelson
Jenet explained amendment L.007 (Attachment K).


05:43:03 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment K).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Ginal Excused
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:43:25 PM  
Senator Michaelson Jenet provided closing remarks.


05:44:19 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-115, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Rich Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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