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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1171
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 11, 2024
Location SCR 357
HB24-1171 - Postponed Indefinitely
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07:56:58 PM |
Senators Pelton R.
and Marchman, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1171, which
makes updates and clarifications around the prescription and nonprescription
drugs that a naturopathic doctor can administer or prescribe. Under the
bill, the naturopathic formulary includes certain legend drugs, minerals,
trace minerals, enzymes, food, biological substances, homeopathic preparations,
and topical preparations, among others. Naturopathic doctors with a registration
from the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration may practice with all
drugs listed on schedules III through V under the Colorado Uniform Controlled
Substance Act, except benzodiazepines, opioids, or opioid derivatives.
Additionally, naturopathic doctors must pass an approved pharmacological
exam to be registered, and complete pharmacological continuing education
for both initial registration and renewal. The bill requires the Division
of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies
to consult with the Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee at least once
per year regarding revisions to the formulary. Naturopathic doctors are
prohibited from prescribing any medication or device to a person under
the age of 18 unless approved by the division or committee.
Committee members asked the bill sponsors questions.
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08:08:41 PM |
Dr. James Gilchrist, representing Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Shayna Powell, representing Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Hilary Back, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Linda Taylor, representing Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Landrey Fagan, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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08:33:40 PM |
Mr. Bob Trigg, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Ryan Phillips, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Natalie Gustafson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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08:42:17 PM |
Kathleen Curry, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Emily Zadvorny, representing Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Mark Johnson, representing Colorado Medical Society, testified in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Kurt Papenfus, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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08:59:10 PM |
Dr. Tara Vlasimsky, representing Intermountain Health, testified in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Jennifer Hagman, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
John Conklin, representing Colorado Medical Society, testified in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Lance Ray, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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09:14:10 PM |
Laura Farr, representing
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, testified in support of
the bill.
Ms. Jan Burton, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Roanne Houck, representing Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors,
testified in support of the bill.
Dr. William Blanchet, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill.
Dr. Eric Dorninger, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill.
Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment
Q).
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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09:33:58 PM |
The bill sponsors provided closing remarks.
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09:36:48 PM |
Committee members provided closing remarks.
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09:41:03 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1171 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Gonzales |
No |
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Jaquez Lewis |
No |
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Michaelson Jenet |
No |
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Mullica |
No |
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Rich |
No |
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Smallwood |
No |
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Will |
Yes |
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Ginal |
No |
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Fields |
No |
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YES: 1 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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09:41:25 PM
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Motion |
Postpone House Bill 24-1171 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. |
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Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Michaelson Jenet |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Will |
No |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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