H_HIE_2018A 04/03/2018 10:52:26 AM Committee Summary

Representative Kennedy, bill sponsor, explained Senate Bill 18-132 to the committee.  The bill requires the Commissioner of Insurance to pursue a federal waiver to allow all Coloradans to purchase catastrophic health plans through the state health insurance exchange.  Amendment L.002 was distributed to the committee [Attachment A].  

Representative Kennedy responded to committee questions.

Michael Conway, Division of Insurance, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

A. W. Schnellbacher, representing AARP, testified in opposition to the bill.

Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.

Representative Kennedy explained amendment L.002 to the committee [Attachment A].

Representative Kennedy made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Representatives Young and Buck, bill sponsors, explained House Bill 18-1300 to the committee.  The bill permits Aims Community College to offer a bachelor of science completion degree in nursing.  A handout was distributed [Attachment B].

Debra Kish, representing Aims Community College, testified in support of the bill.

Patricia Rand, representing Aims Community College, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Kish and Ms. Rand responded to committee questions concerning accreditation, impact on surrounding schools, benefits for student, and clinical placement's.  

Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.

Representatives Buck and Young made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.