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55D9292F0ED705D4872587FB006DF386 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1231

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 4, 2022      
Location HCR 0112



HB22-1231 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:01:01 PM  

Representative Van Beber, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1231, concerning a bill of rights for foster parents. The bill creates certain rights for foster parents, including the right to receive training and support, timely financial reimbursements, clear descriptions of expectations, certain records, reasonable notice for any changes to a foster child’s placement, certain notices about court proceedings, and access to the grievance process with appropriate licensing authorities. These rights do not apply to foster parents who jeopardize the safety of children, or if criminal charges have been filed against them for child abuse, a sexual offense, or a felony.

01:08:58 PM  
Representative Van Beber responded to questions from the committee.
01:20:23 PM  

Korey Elger, representing the Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

01:21:28 PM  

Melanie Jordan, representing the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in opposition to the bill.  She provided a written statement to the committee and responded to questions from the committee (Attachment D).

01:27:18 PM  
Ms. Elger responded to questions from the committee.
01:33:27 PM  
Ms. Jordan and Ms. Elger responded to additional questions from the committee.
01:43:03 PM  

Dr. Emily Kosirog, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Ross Wright, representing Hope and Home, testified in support of the bill.

Renee Bernhard, representing Foster Source, testified in support of the bill.

Jamie Ulrich, representing Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Heather Gonzales, representing the Colorado State Foster Parents Association, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment E).

02:08:45 PM  

Representative Van Beber explained amendment L.001 (Attachment F).



02:12:22 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F).
Moved Sirota
Seconded Kipp
Amabile Excused
Bradfield
Cutter
Gonzales-Gutierrez Excused
Hanks
Holtorf
Kipp
Lindsay
Pelton
Williams Excused
Young
Sirota
Michaelson Jenet
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:12:25 PM  

Representative Van Beber explained amendment L.002 (Attachment G). She responded to questions from the committee.



02:19:19 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment G).
Moved Sirota
Seconded Kipp
Amabile Yes
Bradfield Yes
Cutter Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Hanks Yes
Holtorf No
Kipp Yes
Lindsay Yes
Pelton Yes
Williams Excused
Young Yes
Sirota Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
YES: 11   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:19:21 PM  
Representative Van Beber made concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.


02:28:13 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1231, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Sirota
Seconded Cutter
Amabile No
Bradfield Yes
Cutter Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Hanks Yes
Holtorf No
Kipp Yes
Lindsay Yes
Pelton Yes
Williams Excused
Young Yes
Sirota Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS