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A61276DACB721104872583EB007F5B02 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB19-228

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & INSURANCE
Date Apr 29, 2019      
Location HCR 0107



SB19-228 - Referred to House Appropriations


05:11:05 PM  
Representative Singer and Representative
Buentello, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-228 to the committee.
 The bill provides funding for the implementation of several programs
for the prevention of opioid and other substance use disorders in the Department
of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) and local public health agencies (LPHAs), and the University of
Colorado.
05:14:42 PM  
Representative Caraveo proceeded with witness testimony on
the bill.  Lauren Snyder, Mental Health Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Theresa Anselmo, Colorado Association of Local Public Health
Officials, testified in support of the bill.  Jamie Feld, Colorado
Consortium for Rx Drug Abuse Prevention, testified in support of the bill.
 Danielle Felder, Colorado Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, testified
in support of the bill.
05:24:24 PM  

Erin Miller, Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.  Cristen Bates, DHS, responded to committee questions.

05:29:40 PM  

Representative Buentello gave closing remarks on the bill.  Committee members commented on the bill. 



05:31:10 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-228 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Mullica
Seconded Lontine
Baisley No
Beckman No
Buckner Yes
Jackson Yes
Kipp Yes
Mullica Yes
Soper No
Titone Yes
Will No
Caraveo Yes
Lontine Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS