H_FIN_2020A 03/02/2020 01:32:08 PM Committee Summary

Representative Jackson and Roberts presented House Bill 20-1160 to the committee.  The bill requires health insurers and drug manufacturers to report information to the state regarding the cost of prescription drugs, and directs the Division of Insurance to analyze the information and report on the effect of prescription drug costs on health insurance premiums.

Max Nardo, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions regarding the fiscal note.

Emily Roberts, representing the Colorado Bioscience Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Andrea Stojsavljevic, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Debra Judy, representing the Division of Insurance, testified in support of the bill.

Kim Bimestefer, representing the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, testified in support of the bill.

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

Representative Jackson wrapped up her presentation to the committee.

Representatives Duran and Caraveo presented House Bill 20-1210 to the committee.  The bill continues the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on July 1,2021.

Representative Bockenfeld presented House Bill 20-1189 to the committee, along with amendment L.002 and a handout (Attachments A and B).  For 2020 through 2024, this bill creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who make monetary donations to a nonprofit organization that provides services to victims of human trafficking in Colorado.

Ed DeCecco, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee members' questions.

Greg Sobetski, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

Caroline Nutter, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified against the bill.

Sophia San Miguel, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Russ Watterson, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Bockenfeld explained amendment L.002 (Attachment A).

Representative Bockenfeld wrapped up his presentation to the committee.

Representatives Mullica and Larson presented House Bill 20-1001 to the committee.  The bill provides for the statewide licensing and regulation of cigarette, tobacco, and nicotine product retailers.

Grier Bailey, representing Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in opposition to the bill and provided four handouts (Attachments C, D, E, and F).

Andrea Stojsavljevic, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Thomas Davidson, representing Colorado Counties Inc. and Summit County, testified in support of the bill.

Nadine Bridges, representing Boulder County Public Health and the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials, testified in support of the bill.

Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill.

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

Representatives Mullica and Larson wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Kubu'Lea Til, representing Colorado People Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Ealasha Voaghner, representing Clayton Early Learning, testified in support of the bill.

Alexis Juniel, representing Center for Work Education and Employment, testified in support of the bill.

Jackie Cordova, representing Parent Possible, testified in support of the bill.

Jordan Smith, representing Illuminate Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Wagoner, representing Get Ahead Colorado, testified in a neutral capacity.

Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill.

Chaer Robert, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout (Attachment J).

Scott Wasserman, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.

Carol Hedges, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hedges responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives Gray and Sirota explained amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments H and I).

Representatives Sirota and Gray wrapped up their presentation to the committee.