H_FIN_2020A 02/20/2020 11:19:57 AM Committee Summary

Representative Larson presented House Bill 20-1118 to the committee.  The bill expands the definition of a current class 1 traffic misdemeanor for causing serious bodily injury to a vulnerable road user while careless driving to include all persons who cause serious bodily injury while carelessly driving.

Representative Larson responded to committee members' questions.

Sophia San Miguel, representing herself, testified in a neutral capacity.

Representative Larson wrapped up his presentation on the bill.

Representative Caraveo presented House Bill 20-1139 to the committee.  The bill creates and allows recovery support services organizations to bill Medicaid for eligible services.

Lauren Snyder, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment A).

Jennifer Hill, representing the Recovery Work Group, testified in support of the bill.

Hope Hyatt, representing the Colorado Mental Wellness Network, testified in support of the bill.

Amanda Cain, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Snyder responded to committee members' questions.

Ms. Hill responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives Caraveo and Pelton wrapped up their presentation on the bill.

Representatives Lontine and Will responded to committee members' questions.

Karlee Tebbutt, representing the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in support of amendments to the bill.

Lila Cummings, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill.

Allison Neswood, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

Stephanie Brooks, representing the Colorado Community Health Network, testified in support of the bill.

Sam Espinoza, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Wilson, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Amanda Egbert, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives Lontine and Will explained amendments L.002 and L.003 (Attachments B and C).

Representatives Lontine and Will wrapped up their presentation on the bill.