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s_jud_2017a_2017-05-01t13:36:40z3 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/01/2017

Location: SCR 352

Final

BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1284



SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY


Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment D). The motion p

Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment E). The motion p

Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment F). The motion p

Refer House Bill 17-1284, as amended, to the Commi
Pass Without Objection

Pass Without Objection

Pass Without Objection

PASS







03:04 PM -- HB17-1284



The committee returned to order. Senator Aguilar and Senator Gardner, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 17-1284, concerning protecting at-risk adults from mistreatment by establishing a check of the Colorado adult protective services data system for persons employed to provide direct care to at-risk adults, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. Senator Aguilar distributed an informational handout to the committee (Attachment C), and explained the purpose of the bill. Senator Gardner explained the need for the bill and discussed its benefits. Senator Aguilar responded to committee questions on the bill.



17SenateJud0501AttachC.pdf17SenateJud0501AttachC.pdf



03:10 PM --
Jeanette Hensley, representing Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.



03:11 PM --
Ms. Allison Daley, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.



03:11 PM --
Ms. Mindy Kemp, representing the Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS), testified in support of the bill. She provided an overview of the Adult Protective Services program within DHS. Ms. Kemp responded to a question concerning language in the bill.



03:13 PM --
Ms. Marijo Rymer, representing The ARC of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She discussed a situation to which the bill would apply.



03:15 PM --
Mr. Doug Farmer, representing the Colorado Health Care Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Farmer stated he would like the bill amended, and discussed issues with the bill concerning time frames provided in the bill, and costs associated with the bill.



03:17 PM --
Mr. David Bolin, representing the Colorado Longterm Assisted Service Providers, testified in support of the bill. He discussed issues with time frames in the bill, and the effect of specific provisions of the bill.



03:20 PM --
Ms. Kris Geraths, representing Background Information Services, testified in support of the bill. In response to a question, she discussed time frames in he bill. Senator Gardner commented on a forthcoming amendment.





03:22 PM



Senator Gardner moved and explained amendments L.007 (Attachment D), L.011 (Attachment E), and L.012 (Attachment F).



17SenateJud0501AttachD.pdf17SenateJud0501AttachD.pdf 17SenateJud0501AttachE.pdf17SenateJud0501AttachE.pdf



17SenateJud0501AttachF.pdf17SenateJud0501AttachF.pdf

BILL: HB17-1284
TIME: 03:23:49 PM
MOVED: Gardner
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Fields
Holbert
Kagan
Cooke
Gardner
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




BILL: HB17-1284
TIME: 03:24:03 PM
MOVED: Gardner
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment E). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Fields
Holbert
Kagan
Cooke
Gardner
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




BILL: HB17-1284
TIME: 03:24:15 PM
MOVED: Gardner
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Fields
Holbert
Kagan
Cooke
Gardner
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection





03:24 PM

BILL: HB17-1284
TIME: 03:24:32 PM
MOVED: Gardner
MOTION: Refer House Bill 17-1284, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed on a vote of 4-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Fields
Yes
Holbert
No
Kagan
Yes
Cooke
Yes
Gardner
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS














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