s_sa_2017a_2017-04-05t13:32:09z3 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/05/2017
Location: SCR 357
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-284
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D). The motion f Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment E). The motion f Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F). The motion f Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment G). The motion f Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment H). The motion f Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment I). The motion f Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment J). The motion f Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment K). The motion f Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment L). The motion f Refer Senate Bill 17-284 to the Committee on Appro |
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03:28 PM -- SB17-284
The committee reconvened.
Senator Marble and Senator Lundberg, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 17-284 to the committee. The bill creates the Women's Reproductive Information Guarantee for Health and Transparency Act, specifying terms related to abortions performed in Colorado. Under the bill, an abortion may not be performed or induced without the patient's voluntary and informed consent. The bill gives the Attorney General authority to create rules and procedures for the collection and review of information receipts signed by patients and abortion providers indicating that the required information was provided or that the woman declined the information.
In order to fulfill the informed consent requirements, a healthcare provider must share the following information with the patient at least 24 hours before an abortion is performed:
• the name of the physician who will perform the abortion;
• a thorough and accurate description of the proposed method for performing the abortion, including information on the probable gestational age and anatomical and physiological characteristics of the fetus;
• a description of immediate and long-term physical and psychological risks involved in the abortion procedure;
• a description of abortion reversal procedures;
• a description of alternatives to abortion;
• a description of medical assistance benefits that may be available for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care, in addition to information on the liability of the father for child support; and
• any other medical or other information that a reasonable patient would consider important for making a decision.
Additionally, the bill requires that at least 24 hours prior to an abortion the healthcare provider give the patient the opportunity to receive a current picture of the ultrasound portraying the entire body of the unborn child. In the required opportunity for an ultrasound, the healthcare provider must provide:
• an oral description of all relevant features of the ultrasound, with audible heartbeat, if present;
• a written and oral description of whether or not the pregnancy is viable;
• a list of all known ultrasound providers within a ten-mile radius of the abortion provider, in order to allow a patient to seek a second opinion;
• a description of the probable gestational age of the unborn child;
• a description of the development of the unborn child's nerve endings and the unborn child's ability to feel pain at each stage of development; and
• a statement that the patient may withdraw consent to the abortion at any time.
A healthcare provider who refuses to comply with the ultrasound provision must give the woman a list of providers who will provide a free ultrasound and comply with the provisions. Further, the healthcare provider must post a notice stating that the facility does not provide ultrasounds and is not a medical facility. Any person who recklessly violates any provision of the act commits an unclassified misdemeanor and is subject to a fine of up to $1,000 per violation. A person who suffers a loss or injury as a result of any violation of the act may bring a cause of action against the healthcare provider. The Attorney General may impose civil penalties on abortion clinics that violate any provision of the bill related to information receipt or any other provision of law. Civil penalties may be up to $1,000 for each violation, and the Attorney General may suspend or close an abortion clinic that commits violations.
03:33 PM -- Sadie Squier, representing herself, testified against the bill.
03:36 PM -- Dr. Michael McNeal, representing NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado, testified against the bill.
03:41 PM -- Joyce Lisbin, representing the Colorado Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (CORCRC), testified against the bill.
03:43 PM
Ms. Squier, Dr. McNeal, and Ms. Lisbin responded to committee member questions.
03:47 PM -- Taylor Soderborg, representing herself, Medical Students for Choice, and CORCRC, testified against the bill and responded to a question from the bill sponsors.
03:50 PM -- Karen Middleton, representing NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado, testified against the bill.
03:53 PM -- Betty Boyd, representing the American Association of University Women, testified against the bill.
03:58 PM -- Wendy Smith, representing herself and Colorado Family Action, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment A). Ms. Smith responded to committee member questions.
17SenateState0405AttachA.pdf
04:04 PM -- Karla Gonzales Garcia, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.
04:08 PM -- Jill Wildenberg, representing the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified against the bill.
04:12 PM -- Carole Ramsey, representing herself, testified against the bill.
04:14 PM -- David Meek, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
04:18 PM -- Lisa Koets, representing Life Choices, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.
04:23 PM -- Marie Gorham, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
04:27 PM -- Denise Archuleta, representing herself and Democrats for Life, testified in support of the bill.
04:30 PM -- Rick Thielen, representing himself and Life Choices, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.
04:37 PM -- Roger Morin, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a handout to committee members (Attachment B).
17SenateState0405AttachB.pdf
04:42 PM -- Zoe Payton, representing the Colorado Campaign for Life, testified in support of the bill.
04:44 PM -- Dr. Thomas Perille, representing the Protect Life Coalition, testified in support of the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment C).
17SenateState0405AttachC.pdf
04:50 PM -- Annie Zeiler, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
04:52 PM -- Yvonne Williams, representing CareNet, testified in support of the bill.
04:54 PM -- Dr. John Stallworth, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
05:01 PM -- Bethany Janzen, representing Students for Life, testified in support of the bill. She read additional testimony in support of the bill from Mary Dillon.
05:05 PM -- Marcy McGovern, representing herself and Alternatives Pregnancy Center, testified in support of the bill.
05:08 PM -- Dr. Jenna Ellis, representing the Centennial Institute, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.
05:15 PM
Senators Marble and Lundberg wrapped up their presentation of the bill.
05:27 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.001 (Attachment D). The committee discussed the amendment with the bill sponsors.
17SenateState0405AttachD.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:28:51 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:30 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.002 (Attachment E). The committee discussed the amendment with the bill sponsors.
17SenateState0405AttachE.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:31:38 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment E). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:32 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.003 (Attachment F). The committee discussed the amendment with the bill sponsors.
17SenateState0405AttachF.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:36:23 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:36 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.004 (Attachment G). The committee discussed the amendment with the bill sponsors.
17SenateState0405AttachG.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:42:54 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment G). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:42 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.005 (Attachment H). The committee discussed the amendment with the bill sponsors.
17SenateState0405AttachH.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:43:47 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment H). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:44 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.006 (Attachment I).
17SenateState0405AttachI.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:45:17 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment I). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:45 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.007 (Attachment J).
17SenateState0405AttachJ.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:46:00 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment J). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:46 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.008 (Attachment K).
17SenateState0405AttachK.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:46:37 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment K). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:47 PM
Senator Court offered amendment L.009 (Attachment L).
17SenateState0405AttachL.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:47:41 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment L). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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05:48 PM
Committee members commented on the bill.
| BILL: | SB17-284 | |
| TIME: | 05:54:52 PM | |
| MOVED: | Marble | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-284 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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No
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Fenberg
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No
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Hill
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Marble
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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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