h_phc_2017a_2017-04-25t13:34:29z2 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/25/2017

Location: HCR 0107

02:39 PM -- SB 17-193



Representative Pettersen and Representative Rankin, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 17-193 to the committee and distributed a handout (Attachment C). The reengrossed bill creates a research center (center) for substance abuse and addiction prevention strategies and treatment at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The center's mission is to:



170425 AttachC.pdf

• establish or expand programs for research concerning abuse and addiction to opioids, other controlled substances, and alcohol;

• establish or expand treatments for opioids, other controlled substances, and alcohol;

• expand existing partnerships with national organizations with similar missions; and

• seek federal and private resources to further the center's activities.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

03:07 PM -- Dr. Robert Valuck, Colorado Consortium on Substance Abuse Prevention, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Valuck responded to questions from the committee.

03:21 PM -- Marjorie Zimdars-Orthman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.



03:26 PM -- Jose Esquibel, Colorado Office of the Attorney General, testified in support of the bill.

03:29 PM -- Dr. Aleah Horstman, Arapahoe House, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Horstman responded to committee questions.



03:35 PM



Representative Pettersen and Representative Rankin gave concluding remarks. Committee members commented on the bill.