3C067650221C2B7E87258B0F000EA175 Hearing Summary

Senator Roberts, sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1438, concerning the implementation of certain affordable prescription drug programs, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. 

Jefferey Riester, representing Department of law, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Wolf, representing Colorado Retail Council , testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Sam Gilman, representing Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support of the bill.

Joseph Poling, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about a related court case.  Discussion followed about manufacturer violations and deceptive trade practices.  Further questions were asked about thresholds for enforcement. 

Senator Roberts presented and explained Amendment L.004 (Attachment E).

The bill sponsor made closing comments. 

Committee members made closing comments.