s_sa_2017a_2017-04-24t13:52:10z5 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/24/2017
Location: SCR 357
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1080
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Postpone House Bill 17-1080 indefinitely using a r Refer House Bill 17-1080 to the Committee on Appro |
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04:35 PM -- HB17-1080
Senator Crowder, sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1080 to the committee. The bill, as amended by the House Health, Insurance, and Environment Committee, clarifies and modifies the licensing requirements for durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers in several areas. First, it specifies that the definition of DME supplier applies for both the current competitive bid product categories for DME and to any successor bidding program established by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Second, it requires a license to be obtained for each physical location from which a DME supplier provides services in Colorado. Third, the bill modifies the various requirements for the physical locations used by a DME supplier in the state, including prohibiting a DME supplier from using a supply warehouse or repair facility as a licensed location, unless it meets certain accreditation criteria.
04:37 PM -- Jason Hopfer, representing the Bone Growth Stimulator Coalition, testified against the bill.
04:41 PM -- Elisabeth Rosen, representing the Bone Growth Stimulator Coalition, testified against the bill.
04:42 PM -- Kelli Ore, representing Rocky Mountain Medical Equipment and herself, testified in support of the bill.
04:47 PM -- Doug Coleman, representing the Colorado Association for Medical Equipment Services, testified in support of the bill.
04:50 PM -- Kenneth Snyder, representing Nepenthe Home Medical Equipment, testified in support of the bill.
04:53 PM
Mr. Coleman responded to committee member questions.
04:57 PM -- Brian Mayer, representing Thornton Medical, testified in support of the bill.
04:59 PM -- Ty Harper, representing himself and Major Medical Supply, testified in support of the bill.
05:02 PM -- Danny Dounglomchunt, representing Major Medical Supply, testified in support of the bill.
05:04 PM -- Jody Wright, representing Rocky Mountain Medical Equipment, testified in support of the bill.
05:09 PM
Senator Crowder wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.
| BILL: | HB17-1080 | |
| TIME: | 05:12:23 PM | |
| MOVED: | Court | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1080 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Hill
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No
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB17-1080 | |
| TIME: | 05:12:43 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 17-1080 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. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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Court
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No
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Fenberg
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No
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Hill
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Marble
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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05:13 PM
The committee adjourned.