H_HIE_2016A 02/09/2016 11:31:00 AM Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE, & ENVIRONMENT
| Date: | 02/09/2016 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 11:31 AM to 01:11 PM |
Brown
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Buckner
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X
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| Place: | HCR 0107 |
Esgar
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X
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Humphrey
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*
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| This Meeting was called to order by |
Joshi
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| Representative McCann |
Klingenschmitt
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Landgraf
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*
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| This Report was prepared by |
Lontine
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| Amanda King |
Primavera
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X
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Ransom
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Ryden
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X
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Ginal
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X
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McCann
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X
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
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| Bills Addressed: | Action Taken: | ||
| HB16-1141 HB16-1137 |
Amended, Referred to Appropriations Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
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11:32 AM -- HB 16-1141
Representative K. Becker presented House Bill 16-1141. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to establish a radon education and awareness program to provide information and education statewide to citizens, businesses, and others in need of information. The CDPHE will work with radon contractors and citizens to resolve questions and concerns about radon mitigation systems. The CDPHE will collaborate with local governments to provide information on best practices for radon mitigation strategies. By January 1, 2017, the CDPHE is required to establish a radon mitigation assistance program to provide financial assistance to low-income individuals for radon mitigation services. The State Board of Health will set the program requirements, including eligibility requirements. Additionally, the bill extends the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Program Fund until 2027, but eliminates the Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Oversight Committee.
11:34 AM
Representative K. Becker answered questions from the committee.
11:37 AM -- Jennifer Opila, CDPHE, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Opila answered questions from the committee.
11:43 AM -- Brian Hlavacek, Tri-County Health and Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Hlavacek answered questions from the committee.
11:46 AM
Ms. Opila answered questions from the committee.
11:47 AM -- Dr. Jan Douglas, Sierra Club Rocky Mountain Chapter, testified in support of the bill.
11:50 AM
Ms. Opila and Representative K. Becker answered questions from the committee.
11:56 AM
Representative K. Becker discussed amendment L.003 (Attachment A). She answered questions from the committee.
160209 AttachA.pdf
11:59 AM
Ms. Opila answered questions from the committee.
12:05 PM
Representative Coram and Representative K. Becker made comments about the bill. Representative K. Becker answered questions about amendment L.003.
| BILL: | HB16-1141 | |
| TIME: | 12:06:19 PM | |
| MOVED: | Primavera | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | Ginal | |
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VOTE
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Brown
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Buckner
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Esgar
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Humphrey
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Joshi
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Klingenschmitt
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Landgraf
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Excused
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Lontine
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Primavera
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Ransom
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Ryden
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Ginal
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McCann
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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12:07 PM
Representative K. Becker answered questions from the committee.
| BILL: | HB16-1141 | |
| TIME: | 12:10:18 PM | |
| MOVED: | Esgar | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1141, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 8-4. | |
| SECONDED: | Ginal | |
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VOTE
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Brown
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Yes
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Buckner
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Yes
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Esgar
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Yes
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Humphrey
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No
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Joshi
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No
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Klingenschmitt
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No
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Landgraf
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Excused
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Lontine
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Yes
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Primavera
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Yes
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Ransom
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No
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Ryden
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Yes
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Ginal
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Yes
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McCann
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Yes
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Final YES: 8 NO: 4 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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12:12 PM -- HB 16-1137
Representative McCann announced that the committee would adjourn at 1 p.m., and at that time House Bill 16-1137 would be laid over, if necessary. Amanda King, Legislative Council Staff, stated that a research note had been prepared for House Bill 16-1137.
12:13 PM
Representative Klingenschmitt presented House Bill 16-1137. The bill requires, on and after January 1, 2017, all packaged nicotine products that do not contain tobacco to have a specified warning label. The penalties for not properly labeling these types of nicotine products are the same as the penalties for selling nicotine products to a minor. The penalties range from a written warning up to a $1,500 fine. Representative Klingenschmitt provided a handout (Attachment B).
160209 AttachB.pdf
12:18 PM
Representative Klingenschmitt answered questions from the committee. He distributed amendments L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachment C, D, and E).
160209 AttachC.pdf160209 AttachD.pdf160209 AttachE.pdf
12:27 PM -- Ruth Aponte, National Jewish Health, testified in support of the bill. She read a statement from Dr. David Tinkelman (Attachment F). Ms. Aponte provided two handouts (Attachments G and H).
160209 AttachF.pdf160209 AttachG.pdf160209 AttachH.pdf
12:31 PM -- Dr. Jamaiya James, Colorado Chapter of the Academy of American Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
12:37 PM
Representative Klingenschmitt answered questions from the committee.
12:39 PM
Dr. James, Ms. Aponte, and Representative Klingenschmitt answered questions from the committee.
12:52 PM -- Monica Vondruska, Cignot Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
12:58 PM
Representative Klingenschmitt made additional comments.
12:59 PM
Ms. Vondruska answered additional questions from the committee.
01:10 PM
Representative McCann laid over House Bill 16-1137 until February 11, 2016.
01:11 PM
The committee adjourned.