H_HIE_2018A 02/13/2018 09:56:01 AM Committee Summary

Representative Esgar called the meeting to order.

Representatives Beckman and Ginal, bill sponsors, explained House Bill 18-1091.  The bill updates statutory references to Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases and reflects that dementia diseases have related disabilities impacting memory and other cognitive abilities. 

Representatives Beckman and Ginal responded to committee questions.   

Huntington Potter, representing the University of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  

Mr. Potter responded to committee questions.

Kip Kolkmeier, Office of Legislative Legal Services, was called to the table to respond to questions regarding the bill.

Kelley Horton, representing the Dementia Connection Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Ed Shackelford, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Kip Bishop, representing Senior Mortgage Solutions, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Bishop responded to committee questions.

Betsy Murray, representing Home Care Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Karen Brown, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Diane Robinson, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Carol Wallman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Wallman responded to committee questions.

Representative Esgar concluded witness testimony. 

Representatives Beckman and Ginal made closing remarks on the bill.