s_sa_2016a_2016-04-27t13:31:30z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/27/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1399
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion f Postpone House Bill 16-1399 indefinitely using a r Refer House Bill 16-1399 to the Committee on Appro |
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01:31 PM -- HB16-1399
Senator Newell presented House Bill 16-1399 to the committee and presented a handout (Attachment A). The bill prohibits providers of worker's compensation insurance from denying a claim for mental impairment benefits based solely on the occupation of the worker. The bill requires that each claimant be evaluated by a Colorado-licensed, level II fully accredited physician, licensed psychiatrist, or licensed psychologist.
16SenateState0427AttachA.pdf
01:39 PM -- Kenneth Platt, representing the Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill.
01:47 PM -- Dr. John Nicoletti, representing the Colorado Psychological Association, testified in support of the bill.
01:51 PM -- Dr. Marilyn Meyers, representing the Colorado Psychological Association, testified in support of the bill.
01:57 PM -- Virginia Morrison Love, representing Pinncol Assurance, Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, and National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified against the bill.
02:03 PM -- Doug Kotarek, representing the Colorado Self-Insurers Association, testified against the bill.
02:09 PM -- Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified against the bill.
02:13 PM -- Jim Crone, Morgan County Sheriff, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:33 PM -- Sandra Edwards, representing the Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill.
02:37 PM -- Stephen Schulz, representing the Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill.
02:43 PM -- Mike Violette, representing the Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill.
02:46 PM -- Ron Sloan, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in support of the bill.
02:52 PM -- Nicholas Colglazier, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified against the bill.
02:54 PM -- Kenneth Platt returned to respond to questions from the committee.
03:05 PM
The committee took a brief recess.
03:08 PM
The committee returned, and Mr. Platt continued responding to committee questions.
03:12 PM -- Doug Kotarek returned to answer committee questions.
| BILL: | HB16-1399 | |
| TIME: | 03:16:01 PM | |
| MOVED: | Jones | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3.16SenateState0427AttachB.pdf |
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Hill
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No
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Jones
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Yes
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Ulibarri
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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03:21 PM
Senator Newell wrapped up her presentation to the committee.
| BILL: | HB16-1399 | |
| TIME: | 03:30:20 PM | |
| MOVED: | Jones | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1399 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Hill
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No
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Jones
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Yes
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Ulibarri
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB16-1399 | |
| TIME: | 03:32:19 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 16-1399 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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VOTE
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Hill
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Yes
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Jones
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No
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Ulibarri
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No
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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