S_FIN_2019A 03/26/2019 02:03:14 PM Committee Summary

Senator Pettersen, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-146.  The bill continues the regulation of home care agencies.  The bill sponsor also introduced an amendment (Attachment A).

Randy Kuykendall, Department of Public Health and Environment, responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Priola, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-155.  The bill reauthorizes the Accountancy Board.  The bill sponsor responded to a question from the committee regarding the Department of Regulatory Agencies' (DORA) recommendations.

Karen McGovern, DORA, responded to a question from the committee regarding the department's recommendations.

Mary Medley, Colorado Society of CPAs, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Bridges and Donovan, bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 19-159.  The bill reauthorizes the Tramway Safety Board.  The bill sponsors responded to a question from the committee regarding the operations of the board.

Karen McGovern, DORA, returned to respond to questions from the committee regarding board operations, fiscal impact, and legal liability.

Larisa Wilder, Parents for Safe Skiing and Riding, testified neutrally on the bill.

Committee members made closing comments.

Senators Smallwood and Fields, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 19-1128.  The bill makes lottery winnings subject to interception for debt restitution.  The bill sponsors distributed a handout (Attachment B). Committee members commented on the bill.  The bill sponsors responded to a question from the committee regarding restitution payments and interest.

Marty Galvin, Colorado Judicial Department, also responded to the question about restitution payments.