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615BDB3387D449E487258C190070CC84 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1008

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Jan 21, 2025      
Location HCR 0107



HB25-1008 - Referred to House Appropriations


01:32:08 PM  
The committee was
called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives English and Bradfield,
prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1008, concerning measures to incentivize
jails to provide complementary behavioral health services to persons held
in custody.




Representative
English explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative
Bradfield provided further input on the merits of the bill.
01:41:38 PM  
Nick Wells, representing
The Phoenix/Redemption Road Fitness Foundation, testified in support of
the bill. Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, made himself
available to answer questions. Dr. Libby Stuyt, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.




The panel responded
to questions about training costs associated with the programming outlined
in the bill and related fiscal impacts. Committee discussion ensued about
the treatment provider workforce pool.  Further questions were raised
about motivational enhancement therapy. Additional inquiries were raised
about the types of treatment within the bill's scope.
02:10:26 PM  
No amendments were offered to HB 25-1008. Representatives English and Bradfield provided closing remarks in support of the bill. Various members provided their positions on the bill.


02:29:03 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1008 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bradfield
Seconded Bacon
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza No
Garcia No
Keltie No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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