52D352ADB921BB9987258949006340D5 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SUNSET REVIEW - HEALTH EQUITY COMMISSION

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Feb 1, 2023
Location SCR 357

Sunset Review - Health Equity Commission - Committee Discussion Only

11:04:08 AM

Saul Larsen, DORA, Policy Analyst explained the Health Equity Commission, which advises the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) through the Office of Health Equity on health equity issues, focusing on alignment, education, and capacity-building for state and local health programs and community-based organizations. In addition, the commission advises the Health Disparities and Community Grant Program and collaborates with CDPHE and the Governor's Office to develop a statewide equity report and strategic plan.

11:09:45 AM

Phuonglan Nguyen, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health the Environment, testified.

11:13:58 AM	Motion	Moved to introduce the draft bill as drafted.
	Moved	Cutter
	Seconded

	Buckner	Excused
	Cutter	Yes
	Jaquez Lewis	Excused
	Mullica	Yes
	Rich	No
	Smallwood	Yes
	Will	No
	Ginal	Excused
	Fields	Yes
		YES: 4 NO: 2 EXC: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:13:59 AM

Senator Fields was
added as prime sponsor for the bill.

Sunset Review - Health Equity Commission - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly