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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
| Date |
04/26/2021 |
| Attendance |
| Buckner |
X |
| Hisey |
X |
| Jaquez Lewis |
* |
| Kirkmeyer |
X |
| Simpson |
X |
| Ginal |
X |
| Fields |
X |
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| Time |
01:29:22 PM to 03:08:15 PM |
| Place |
SCR 357 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Fields |
| This Report was prepared by |
Ken Cole |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hConf 21-Human Services — State Board Of |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
| hSB21-239 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hState Board of Human Services |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hHB21-1122 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
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Conf 21-Human Services — State Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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01:29:57 PM |
Kyle Zinth, Colorado
Department of Human Services (CDHS), described the State Board of Human
Services and introduced the Board appointees.
The Governor's executive order and appointment letter may be found at Attachment
A. Each appointee's resume and application may be found at the State
Archives.
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01:31:10 PM |
Brisa Chavez, appointee,
described her experience and qualifications for the board.
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01:32:24 PM |
Lindsay Reeves, appointee,
described her experience and qualifications to serve on the board.
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01:33:58 PM |
Desta Taye-Channell,
appointee, described her experience and qualifications to serve on the
board.
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01:35:53 PM |
The appointees responded
to a question about the time commitment required to serve on the board.
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01:40:37 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Desta Taye-Channell, Brisa Chavez, Mychael Dave, and Lindsay Reeves to State Board of Human Services with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-239 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:40:44 PM |
Senator Zenzinger,
co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-239. The bill requires the Colorado
2-1-1 to provide referrals to behavioral health services and requires the
state to partner with Colorado 2-1-1 to conduct targeted outreach for the
hotline.
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01:44:07 PM |
Robert Werthwein,
CDHS Office of Behavioral Health, testified in support of the bill.
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01:46:41 PM |
Mr. Ray Merenstein,
National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado, testified in support of the
bill.
Mr. Werthwein responded to questions about the bill's fiscal impact.
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01:53:51 PM |
Stephanie Sanchez,
Mile High United Way, testified in support of the bill.
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01:57:22 PM |
Mr. Andrew Escamilla,
Colorado 2-1-1 and Hilltop Community Resources, testified in support of
the bill.
Additional written testimony may be found at Attachment B.
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02:01:48 PM |
Senators Zenzinger
and Kolker, co-prime sponsors, responded to questions. Ms. Sanchez and
Mr. Escamilla also responded to questions.
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02:08:46 PM |
Senators Kolker and
Zenzinger described amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
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02:11:15 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Buckner |
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Hisey |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Simpson |
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Ginal |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:12:30 PM |
Senators Zenzinger
and Kolker provided closing remarks.
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02:17:50 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-239, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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|
Buckner |
Yes |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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State Board of Human Services - Committee Discussion Only
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02:19:25 PM |
Mr. Mychael Dave
discussed his experience and qualifications to serve on the State Board
of Human Services. Mr. Dave was not able to testify during this hearing
item earlier in the meeting.
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HB21-1122 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:21:51 PM |
Senator Kolker, prime
sponsor, presented House Bill 21-1122 and responded to questions. The bill
creates the Commission on Improving First Responder Interactions with Persons
with Disabilities in the Attorney General's Office to review training for
first responders to enhance interactions with people with disabilities.
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02:22:43 PM |
Ms. Coral Cosway,
Alzheimer's Association, testified to amend the bill.
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02:25:53 PM |
Ms. Ali Thompson,Colorado
Developmental Disabilities Council, testified in support of the bill.
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02:30:29 PM |
Ms Jeanette Hensley,
Colorado Senior Lobby, testified to amend the bill to include persons with
dementia diseases and related disabilities.
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02:33:10 PM |
Committee members commented about the bill and the witness testimony.
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02:36:27 PM |
Dr. Erika Liljedahl,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:39:03 PM |
Ms. Jennifer Levin,
The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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02:42:06 PM |
Ms. Jennifer Roberts,
Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
Additional written testimony may be found at Attachment D.
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02:46:39 PM |
Senator Kolker, bill
sponsor, presented amendment L.011 (Attachment E) and responded to questions
about the bill.
Conrad Imel, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions
about the bill.
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02:47:27 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment E). |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Buckner |
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Hisey |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Simpson |
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Ginal |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:06:48 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 21-1122, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Excused |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:08:15 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
