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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB23-020
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 16, 2023
Location SCR 357
SB23-020 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance
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02:35:39 PM |
Senator Coleman,
prime bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 23-020 concerning the time frame
required for funeral directors to file a certificate of death with the
state registrar from 5 days to 48 hours, with limited exceptions. The bill
requires that a qualified individual complete the medical certification
within 36 hours after a death unless an inquiry to the coroner is required.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), upon
request, must provide a certified death certificate to an applicant with
a direct and tangible interest in the certified copy within 24 hours.
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03:11:03 PM |
Senator Coleman provided a refresher on Senate Bill 23-020.
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03:13:26 PM |
Mr. Robert Glassmire,
representing Garfield County Coroner's Office, testified in opposition
to the bill.
Eliza Schultz,
representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
Jeani Frickey
Saito, representing Intermountain Health (SCL Health), testified to amend
the bill.
Mr. Chet Seward,
representing Colorado Medical Society, testified to amend the bill.
Committee members
asked the panel questions.
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03:29:28 PM |
Ms. Christine Leding,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Alex Quintana,
representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was
available to answer committee questions.
Committee members
asked the panel questions.
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03:56:02 PM |
Senator Coleman introduced
amendment L.006 (Attachment C).
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03:57:35 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment C). |
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Buckner |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
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Smallwood |
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Will |
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Ginal |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:57:45 PM |
Senator Coleman introduced
amendment L.009 (Attachment D).
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03:58:40 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment D). |
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Ginal |
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Buckner |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
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Smallwood |
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Will |
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Ginal |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:58:41 PM |
Senator Coleman introduced
amendment L.010 (Attachment E).
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03:59:28 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment E). |
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Ginal |
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Buckner |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
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Smallwood |
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Will |
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Ginal |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:59:29 PM |
Committee members and Senator Coleman provided closing remarks.
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04:01:20 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-020, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
No |
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Will |
No |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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