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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB21-1099
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 16, 2021
Location HCR 0112
HB21-1099 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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01:34:35 PM |
Representative Ransom,
bill sponsor, introduced HB21-1099. The bill adds exposure to domestic
abuse to the definition of child abuse or neglect in state statute. It
also requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to promulgate rules
to implement assessment policies, procedures, and training for child welfare
caseworkers to recognize and assess situations when a childâs parent,
legal guardian, or custodian exposes a child to domestic abuse.
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01:37:39 PM |
Representative Michaelson Jenet, bill sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.
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01:38:54 PM |
Committee members asked questions of the sponsors.
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01:41:17 PM |
Representative Michaelson Jenet spoke about Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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01:42:10 PM |
Ms. Yolanda Arredondo,
representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in a neutral
position on the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
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01:54:46 PM |
Commissioner Abe Laydon, representing Douglas County, testified in support of the bill.
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01:55:21 PM |
Ombudsman Stephanie
Villafuerte, representing Colorado's Child Protection Ombudsman, testified
in support of the bill.
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01:57:20 PM |
Ashley Chase, Staff Attorney, representing Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill.
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02:01:20 PM |
Betsy Fordyce, Executive Director, representing Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, testified in support of the bill.
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02:03:43 PM |
Committee members asked questions of the previous witnesses.
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02:10:43 PM |
Andrea Fuller, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:15:49 PM |
Senator Evie Hudak, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.
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02:15:50 PM |
Submitted written
testimony can be found in Attachment B.
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02:18:39 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
Young |
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Bradfield |
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Cutter |
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Holtorf |
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Jodeh |
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Kipp |
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Larson |
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Ortiz |
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Pelton |
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Ricks |
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Woog |
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Young |
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Sirota |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:18:41 PM |
Representative Ransom and Representative Michaelson Jenet made final remarks on the bill.
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02:22:51 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 21-1099, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Young |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Holtorf |
Yes |
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Jodeh |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Larson |
Yes |
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Ortiz |
Yes |
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Pelton |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Woog |
Yes |
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Young |
Yes |
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Sirota |
Yes |
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Michaelson Jenet |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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