1278EF4F9189440A8725826B00725FB3 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For HB18-1306HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICESDate Apr 10, 2018 Location HCR 0107 HB18-1306 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/992D808591DB...$File/18HousePHC0410AttachD.pdf?OpenElement 18HousePHC0410AttachD.pdf Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/9A898EEBEA14...$File/18HousePHC0410AttachC.pdf?OpenElement 18HousePHC0410AttachC.pdf 02:49:19 PM Representative Michaelson Jenet, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1306 to the committee. The bill requires that the Department of Human Services and county human service offices provide transportation to the school of origin when a student is in out-of-home placement. The bill creates a grant program and a permanent coordinator position in the Colorado Department of Education to assist local education providers with education related services to students in foster care. 02:49:20 PM Representative Singer proceeded with witness testimony on the bill. 02:55:24 PM Sister Michael Dolores Allegry, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 03:01:37 PM Director Reggie Biccha, the Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of HB 18-1306, HB 18-1319, and HB 18-1348. Director Biccha responded to committee questions. 03:09:16 PM Representative Michaelson Jenet responded to committee questions. 03:09:35 PM Katherine Page, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1348. Ms. Page responded to committee questions. 03:21:08 PM Chaz Tedesco, Adams County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 18-1306, HB 18-1319, and HB 18-1348. 03:25:27 PM Benjamin Waters, Foster in Colorado and Mile High United Way, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 03:26:44 PM Kristina Smith, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1306 and HB 18-1348. 03:30:11 PM Michayla Collins, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1306, HB 18-1319, and HB 18-1348. 03:33:44 PM Gloria Mendez, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1306, HB 18-1319, and HB 18-1348. 03:37:00 PM Luisa Hernandez, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 03:42:38 PM Ms. Hernandez, Ms. Mendez, and Mr. Tedesco responded to committee questions. 03:46:16 PM Jenny Bender, Court Appointed Special Advocates, testified in support of HB 18-1306, HB 18-1319, and HB 18-1348. 03:53:07 PM Tori Shuler, Fostering Great Ideas, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 04:01:00 PM Cynthia Butler, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1348. 04:07:34 PM Ms. Shuler, Ms. Bender, and Ms. Butler responded to committee questions. 04:19:55 PM Leah Curtsinger, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1348. 04:22:41 PM Connie Rule, Boys and Girls Club, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 04:26:16 PM Kaleo George, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 04:30:44 PM Ms. Curtsinger responded to committee questions. 04:33:50 PM Ashley Chase, Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of HB 18-1306 and HB 18-1319. 04:41:06 PM Tiffany Noelle Brown, representing herself, testified in support of House Bill 18-1306 and House Bill 18-1348. 04:45:09 PM Renee Bernhart, Foster Source, testified in support of HB 18-1306, HB 18-1319, and HB 18-1348. 04:49:56 PM Riley Kitts, Colorado Association of School Board, testified in a neutral capacity on HB 18-1306. 04:51:18 PM Joanna McFarland, HopSkipDrive, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 04:53:06 PM Brian Brinkerhoff, Colorado Youth for Change, testified in support of HB 18-1306. 04:54:35 PM Dr. Skip Barber, Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies, testified in support of HB 18-1306, HB 18-1319, and HB 18-1348. 05:00:01 PM Ms. McFarland responded to committee questions. 05:04:38 PM Wendy Hollister, representing herself, testified in support of HB 18-1348. 05:07:50 PM Dave Brown, representing himself, testified in support of HB 18-1348. 05:08:44 PM Justin Finesilver, representing himself, testified in support of HB 18-1348. 05:13:31 PM Mr. Finesilver, Mr. Brown, and Ms. Hollister responded to committee questions. 05:19:12 PM Representative Michaelson distributed amendments L.001 [Attachment C] and L.003 [Attachment D], and described them to the committee. 05:25:30 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). Moved Michaelson Jenet Seconded Danielson Beckman No Catlin Excused Everett Excused Ginal Yes Hooton Yes Landgraf Yes Lontine Yes Michaelson Jenet Yes Pettersen Yes Ransom No Winkler No Danielson Yes Singer Yes YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 05:25:31 PM Committee members discussed the amendments. 05:26:09 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D). Moved Michaelson Jenet Seconded Lontine Beckman Catlin Excused Everett Excused Ginal Hooton Landgraf Lontine Michaelson Jenet Pettersen Ransom Winkler Danielson Singer YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 05:26:10 PM Representative Michaelson Jenet gave concluding remarks on the bill. 05:26:36 PM Committee members commented on the bill. 05:34:40 PM Motion Refer House Bill 18-1306, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Michaelson Jenet Seconded Pettersen Beckman No Catlin Excused Everett Excused Ginal Yes Hooton Yes Landgraf No Lontine Yes Michaelson Jenet Yes Pettersen Yes Ransom No Winkler No Danielson Yes Singer Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS