h_hie_2016a_2016-02-09t11:31:00z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/09/2016

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.

12:07 PM



Representative K. Becker answered questions from the committee.