S_HHS_2018A 04/19/2018 01:35:41 PM Committee Summary

James Wilson, appointee, told the committee about his background and why he wants to be reappointed to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission.  Mr. Wilson responded to questions.

Garrett Clemons, appointee, told the committee about his background and why he wants to be reappointed.  Mr. Clemons responded to questions.  The Governor's letter appointing Mr. Wilson and Mr. Clemons to the commission is attached [Attachment A].  Their resumes and applications may be found at State Archives.

Committee discussion and questions followed.

 

 

 

Committee members commented on the activities of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission.

Senator Coram, co-prime sponsor, presented
House Bill 18-1263.  The bill adds Autism Spectrum Disorder to the
list of disabling medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be
used.  

Amendment L.009 was distributed (Attachment
B).

Dr. Sheryl Stefaniak, Colorado Psychiatric Society and Colorado Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society, testified in opposition to the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment C).

Dr. Vigil and Dr. Stefaniak responded to questions.

Senator Coram responded to committee questions.

Senator Fenberg, co-prime sponsor, responded to questions.

Michelle Walker, Mothers Advocating Medical Marijuana for Autism (MAMMA), testified in support of the bill and provided a handout (Attachment D).

Jordan Wellington, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jacqueline Bess, The Arc of Aurora, testified in support of the bill.

Margaret Rose Teralje, MAMMA, testified in support of the bill.

Scott Walker, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Bess responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Walker responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Wellington responded to questions.

Mr. Walker responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Terlaje responded to questions.

Committee questions and discussion continued.

Heather Shaffett, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Matthew Kahl, Veterans for Natural Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Alejandro Wirth, representing himself, testified in support of the bill and provided a copy of his testimony (Attachment E).

Vicky Pletka, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dan Brandt, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mary Carniglia, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Vicki Trujillo, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Brandt responded to questions.

Juanita Ramos, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Stacey Linn, CannAbility Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Spirit Wilson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Cranford, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Deanna Grear, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Cranford responded to questions.

Ms. Grear responded to questions.

Stanford Parks, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Cindy Sovine, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Marcus Najera, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Stewart responded to committee questions.

Senator Coram gave concluding remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Senator Smallwood laid the bill over for action.

Senator Aguilar and Senator Marble, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1286 to the committee.  The bill allows a school nurse, nurse's designee, or school personnel designated by a parent to administer medical marijuana to a student at school.

Senator Aguilar responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion continued with the bill sponsors.

Suzanne Oro, Cherry Creek Schools, testified in opposition to the bill.

Patti Rojek, Colorado Association of School Nurses (CASN), testified in opposition to the bill.

Dan Brandt, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Vicki Pletka, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Cranford, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Brandt, Ms. Shaffett, Ms. Bess, and Mr. Cranford responded to questions.

Margaret Rose Teralje, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Vicki Trujillo, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Quintin Lovato, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Hannah Lovato, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Stacey Linn, CannAbility Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Hanni Raley, The Arc of Aurora, testified in support of the bill.

Michelle Walker, MAMMA, testified in support of the bill.

Deanna Grear, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ron Lovato, representing himself, testified in support of the the bill.

Ms. Grear responded to questions.