Increase Medical Providers For Senior Citizens
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning modifications to the Colorado health service corps program administered by the department of public health and environment to expand the availability of geriatric care providers in shortage areas in the state, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act modifies the Colorado health service corps program administered by the primary care office (office) in the department of public health and environment, which program includes a loan repayment program, to allow geriatric advanced practice providers, defined as advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants with geriatric training or experience, to participate in the loan repayment program on the condition of committing to provide geriatric care to older adults in health professional shortage areas for a specified period.
For the 2021-22 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $400,000 from the general fund to the Colorado health service corps fund for use by the office to help repay loans for geriatric advanced practice providers.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 21-158, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 21-158 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment J.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 21-158, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 21-158, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
54
AYE
10
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2021 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2021 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 06/10/2021 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 06/10/2021 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 06/10/2021 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 06/07/2021 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 06/04/2021 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 06/03/2021 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 06/03/2021 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 05/25/2021 | House | House Committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 05/19/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services |
| 05/19/2021 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/18/2021 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/14/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/22/2021 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/01/2021 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2021 | 427 | Increase Medical Providers For Senior Citizens |