52D352ADB921BB9987258949006340D5 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For SUNSET REVIEW - HEALTH EQUITY COMMISSIONSENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICESDate Feb 1, 2023 Location SCR 357 Sunset Review - Health Equity Commission - Committee Discussion Only 11:04:08 AM Saul Larsen, DORA, Policy Analyst explained the Health Equity Commission, which advises the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) through the Office of Health Equity on health equity issues, focusing on alignment, education, and capacity-building for state and local health programs and community-based organizations. In addition, the commission advises the Health Disparities and Community Grant Program and collaborates with CDPHE and the Governor's Office to develop a statewide equity report and strategic plan. 11:09:45 AM Phuonglan Nguyen, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health the Environment, testified. 11:13:58 AM Motion Moved to introduce the draft bill as drafted. Moved Cutter Seconded Buckner Excused Cutter Yes Jaquez Lewis Excused Mullica Yes Rich No Smallwood Yes Will No Ginal Excused Fields Yes YES: 4 NO: 2 EXC: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 11:13:59 AM Senator Fields was added as prime sponsor for the bill.