s_sa_2018a_2018-02-14t13:39:19z10 Hearing Summary

Senator Aguilar, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-155 to the committee. The bill requires certain hospitals to submit information on benefits received from their tax-exempt status and the community benefits they provide. Committee members received a fact sheet from Senator Aguilar about the bill [Attachment U].

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

Debra Judy, representing the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill. She provided a handout to committee members [Attachment V].

Amber Burkhart, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified against the bill.

John Bartholomew, representing the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Bartholomew and Ms. Burkhart responded to committee member questions.

Joshua Ewing, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, came to the table to answer committee member questions.

Senator Aguilar and Ms. Burkhart discussed the bill.

Senator Aguilar wrapped up her presentation of the bill.