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S_HHS_2024A 02/08/2024 01:32:18 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 02/08/2024
Attendance
Cutter X
Jaquez Lewis X
Michaelson Jenet X
Mullica *
Rich X
Smallwood X
Will X
Ginal *
Fields X
Time 01:32:18 PM to 03:41:51 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Fields
This Report was prepared by Jerard Brown
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 24-Medical Services Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB24-047 Amended, referred to Senate Finance
SB24-010 Amended, referred to Senate Finance

Conf 24-Medical Services Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:34:19 PM  
James McLaughlin, appointee to the Medical Services Board, came to the table. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment A. Chris Sykes introduced Mr. McLaughlin, and described his background working with the Medical Services Board. Mr. McLaughlin discussed his reasons for wanting to serve on the board. Committee members made comments to the appointees.


01:44:35 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of James McLaughlin to the Conf 24-Medical Services Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Rich Yes
Smallwood Yes
Will Yes
Ginal Excused
Fields Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-047 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance

01:44:55 PM  
Senators Jaquez Lewis
and Priola, primary bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-047 which establishes
several measures for the prevention of substance use disorders. The bill
sponsors provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B).
01:54:36 PM  
Dr. Robert Valuck,
representing Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Colorado Consortium
for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, testified
in support of the bill.



Ms. Diane Matt, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified
in support of the bill.
01:58:12 PM  
Elizabeth Pace, representing Peer Assistance Services, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hannah Nibauer, representing Peer Assistance Services, testified in support of the bill.

Annie Klein, representing Peer Assistance Services, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

The panel provided a presentation to the committee (Attachment C).
02:06:28 PM  
Susan Hwang, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jose Esquibel, representing Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Elysia Clemens, representing Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab at the University of Denver, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Dr. Rebecca Orsi-Hunt, representing Kempe Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions.
02:29:05 PM  
Mr. Michael McReynolds, representing Governor's Office of Information Technology, testified to amend the bill.

Committee members asked Mr. McReynolds questions.
02:40:43 PM  
Lilith Diringer,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Breeah Kinsella, representing Colorado Providers Association, testified
in support of the bill.



Dr. Luke Davis, representing themself, testified in support of the bill



Krystyn Hartman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Sarah Werner, representing Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies,
was available for questions.



Additional written testimony can be found in Attachment D.
02:47:52 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis
explained amendment L.003 (Attachment E).



Committee members discussed the amendment.



Brita Darling, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services -
bill drafter, joined the committee to answer questions about the amendment.


02:53:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich
Smallwood
Will
Ginal Excused
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:54:02 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis
explained amendment L.002 (Attachment F).



Committee members discussed the amendment.


02:57:42 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment F).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich
Smallwood
Will
Ginal Excused
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:57:44 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment G).


02:59:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich
Smallwood
Will
Ginal Excused
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:00:36 PM  
The bill sponsors and committee provided closing remarks.


03:01:58 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-047, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Rich No
Smallwood No
Will No
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-010 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance
03:02:10 PM  
Senators Ginal and Will, primary bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-010 which enters Colorado into the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, pending adoption of the compact by seven states.

Committee members asked the bill sponsors questions.
03:13:39 PM  
Dr. Leah Schulz,
representing Colorado Dental Association, testified in support of the bill.



Courtney Justice, representing Colorado Dental Hygienist’s Association,
testified in support of the bill.



Katie Ryan, representing Denver Health, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Matt Shafer, representing The Council of State Governments, testified
in support of the bill.



Dr. Rebecca Misner, representing Association of Dental Support Organizations,
Hero Practice Services, testified in support of the bill.



Committee members asked the panel questions.
03:34:28 PM  
Mercedes Aponte,
representing themself, testified against the bill.
03:37:47 PM  
Senator Ginal explained
amendment L.002 (Attachment H).


03:38:22 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment H).
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
Rich
Smallwood
Will
Ginal
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:38:25 PM  
Senators Ginal and Will provided closing remarks.


03:41:26 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-010, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Rich Yes
Smallwood Excused
Will Yes
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:41:51 PM   The committee adjourned.






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