2193A625E1C9464C87258266006D544B Hearing Summary

Representatives Singer and Lee, bill sponsors, explained House Bill 18-1307 to the committee.  The bill makes it unlawful to sell or knowingly dispense medication containing any quantity of dextromethorphan to a person under the age of 18.

Representatives Singer and Lee responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued.

Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Colorado Health Plan Association, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Newman, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  A handout was distributed to the committee [Attachment A].

Mr. Newman and Mr. Gutierrez responded to committee questions.

Gino Arrendondo, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Howes, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Arrendondo and Mr. Howes responded to committee questions.

Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.

Representative Singer made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Committee discussion ensued.