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BILL SUMMARY For SB19-052

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & INSURANCE
Date Apr 2, 2019       Location HCR 0107

SB19-052 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


12:02:23 PM  

Representative Mullica, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-052 to the committee.  The bill authorizes emergency medical service (EMS) providers to practice in a clinical setting under the medical supervision of a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or registered nurse that is immediately available and physically present where the care is being delivered.  The State Board of Health in the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) must promulgate conforming rules.  Representative Mullica responded to committee questions.

12:06:22 PM  
Representative Lontine proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.
12:06:40 PM  

Karen McGovern, Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in a neutral position on the bill.  

12:07:10 PM  
David Hansher, EMS Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
12:09:14 PM  

Randy Kuykendall, CDPHE, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Kuykendall responded to committee questions.

12:13:59 PM  
Representative Mullica gave closing remarks on the bill.
12:15:37 PM  
Committee members commented on the bill.
12:20:55 PM  
Mr. Kuykendall returned to the table to respond to questions about the bill.

12:22:55 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-052 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Mullica
Seconded Beckman
Baisley Yes
Beckman Yes
Buckner Yes
Jackson Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Mullica Yes
Soper Yes
Titone Yes
Will Yes
Caraveo Yes
Lontine Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS