B2D330A9CF1FEB168725824B0060E2B7 Hearing Summary

Representative Hansen, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-074 to the committee and distributed a handout (Attachment A).  The bill adds Prader-Willi syndrome to the list of persons who have mandatory eligibility for services and supports and also to the definition of an 'intellectual and developmental disability' for the purpose of receiving services and supports.

Attachment is available at the Legislative Council office

Representative Singer proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Dr. Laura Harmacek, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Dr. Harmacek responded to committee questions.

Representative Hansen responded to committee questions regarding the bill.

Mark Greenberg, Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - Colorado, testified in support of the bill.   Mr. Greenberg responded to committee questions.  

Marty Zimmerman, Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Charlotte and Roxy Peterson, representing themselves, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Peterson responded to committee questions.

Colin Laughlin, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Representative Hansen responded to committee questions and provided concluding remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.