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S_HHS_2025A 02/26/2025 10:07:51 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 02/26/2025
Attendance
Bright X
Carson X
Cutter X
Daugherty X
Frizell X
Jodeh X
Weissman *
Michaelson Jenet X
Mullica X
Time 10:07:51 AM to 12:09:37 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Michaelson Jenet
This Report was prepared by Jerard Brown
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB25-066 Postponed Indefinitely
SB25-058 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB25-084 Lay Over
SB25-163 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB25-066 - Postponed Indefinitely
10:08:00 AM  
Senators Lundeen
and Mullica, primary bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-066, which
states that the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) administers
the Opiate Antagonist Bulk Purchase Fund which facilitates the bulk purchasing
of opiate antagonists at a discounted price and the distribution of these
products to eligible entities.  The bill requires CDPHE to implement
a competitive selection process when purchasing and distributing bulk opioid
antagonists. It also prohibits contracts with certain distributors, such
as those found liable for opioid-related overdoses, and makes any existing
contracts with such distributors void and unenforceable. Finally, the bill
clarifies that CDPHE must purchase and distribute antagonists that are
approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration.


10:10:43 AM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 25-066 indefinitely.
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Bright Yes
Carson Yes
Cutter Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Weissman Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-058 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:11:13 AM  
Senator Snyder, primary
bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-058, which allows insurance companies
to offer discounted and promotional prices.



Committee members
asked the bill sponsor questions.
10:18:20 AM  
Dan Jablan, representing
ACLI, testified in support of the bill.



Committee members
asked Mr. Jablan questions.
10:25:35 AM  
Senator Snyder explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A).


10:26:25 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Weissman
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:26:26 AM  
Senator Snyder provided closing remarks.


10:27:28 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-058, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright Yes
Carson Yes
Cutter Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Weissman No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-084 - Lay Over
10:27:35 AM  
The committee recessed.
10:30:36 AM  
The committee resumed.
10:30:46 AM  
Senators Mullica and Simpson, primary bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-084, which requires the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to establish Medicaid reimbursement rates for parenteral nutrition that encourage participation from infusion pharmacies.
10:37:53 AM  
Jim Leonard, representing
Colorado Health Care Policy and Financing Department, testified to amend
the bill. Dr. Lindsey Gumer, representing Children's Hospital Colorado,
testified in support of the bill. Connie Sullivan, representing National
Home Infusion Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kristin
Gutknecht, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Allie
Hoepker, representing Amerita Specialty Infusion Services, testified in
support of the bill.



Committee members
asked the panel questions.
10:57:37 AM  
Beth Gore, representing
Oley Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Leah Peacock, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Carson Covey, representing
Family Voices Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
11:09:52 AM  
Shane O'Connor, Option
Care Health, testified in support of the bill.
11:10:19 AM  
Senator Simpson explained
amendment L.001 (Attachment B).


11:10:49 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Weissman
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:10:50 AM  
Senator Mullica explained
amendment L.002 (Attachment C).


11:11:53 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C).
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Weissman
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:11:54 AM  
The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks and requested that the bill be layed over for action only.



SB25-163 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

11:13:17 AM  
Senators Cutter and
Ball, primary bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-163, which creates
a program in the Department of Public Health and Environment for collecting
and recycling batteries.



Senator Cutter
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D), amendment L.002 (Attachment E),
amendment L.003 (Attachment F), and amendment L.004 (Attachment G).
11:22:55 AM  
Barrett Jensen, representing
National Waste and Recycling Association , testified in support of the
bill. Dr. Elizabeth Chapman, representing Recycle Colorado, testified in
support of the bill. Mr. Scott Richardson, representing South Metro Fire
Rescue, testified in support of the bill.



Committee members
asked the panel questions.
11:32:06 AM  
Mr. Marc Boolish,
representing PRBA - The Rechargeable Battery Association, testified to
amend the bill. Tricia Canonico, representing Colorado Communities for
Climate Action, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jennifer Richardson,
representing Mesa County Solid Waste Management, testified in support of
the bill.
11:46:13 AM  
Ashley Seaward, representing
Redwood Materials, Inc., testified to amend the bill. Rachel Setzke, representing
Eco-Cycle, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Shelly Fuller, representing
Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. Celene Audreano, representing
Glass to Glass, testified in support of the bill. Brian  Loma, representing
GreenLatinos, testified to amend the bill.



Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment H).
11:59:12 AM  
The committee recessed.
11:59:41 AM  
The committee resumed.
12:02:56 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.001 (Attachment D).


12:03:48 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D).
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Weissman
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:04:26 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment E).
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Weissman
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:05:15 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F).
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Weissman
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:05:16 PM  
The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks.
12:06:48 PM  
Committee members provided closing remarks.


12:09:31 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-163, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Bright Yes
Carson No
Cutter Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell No
Jodeh Yes
Weissman Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:09:37 PM   The committee adjourned.






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