Representative Kennedy, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1263. This bill continues the regulation of acupuncturists in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2022. State fiscal impacts include both a one-time workload increase and an ongoing revenue increase from changes to the program under the bill, as well as the continuation of the program's current revenue and expenditures. He responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. LaraLee Hullinghorst, representing the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Steven Shomo, representing the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.