8B299315528364768725896B0078895D Hearing Summary

The committee took a recess.

The committee came back to order.

Senator Hinrichsen introduced House Bill 23-1030, that would prohibit a health care staffing agency from seeking compensation when a contracted employee is hired as a permanent employee to a health care facility. He responded to questions from the committee. He distributed Amendment L.003 (Attachment E).

Ruth Hollins, representing SOS Healthcare Staffing, testified in opposition to the bill.

Nina Anderson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Brad Patton, representing VSS, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill.

Esq. Rebecca Bovinet, representing the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mrs. Leah Rinard, representing Prioricare Staffing Solutions, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Toby Malara, representing the American Staffing Association, testified to amend the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Matt Nielsen, representing University Heights, testified in support of the bill.

Director Kevin Neimond, representing the Colorado Department of Humans Services, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Trisha Coulson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. John Snellings, representing themself, testified in opposition to the committee.

Mr. Doug Farmer, representing the Colorado Health Care Association, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Hinrichsen explained the purpose of Amendment L.003.

The sponsor made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee came back to order.

Committee comments on the bill continued.