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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB24-115
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Feb 22, 2024
Location SCR 357
SB24-115 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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05:19:47 PM |
Senator Michaelson Jenet, primary bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-115 which modifies requirements for licensed mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and addiction counselors, to practice in the state.
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05:24:17 PM |
Ms. Cara Sanner, representing Association of Social Work Boards, testified in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Trevor Gates-Crandall, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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05:29:11 PM |
Rick Ginsberg, representing Colorado Psychological Association, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Ashley Charbonneau, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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05:34:15 PM |
Dr. Ryan Burkhart, representing Colorado Counseling Association, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Leanne Rupp, representing National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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05:40:29 PM |
Senator Michaelson
Jenet explained amendment L.001 (Attachment H).
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05:41:20 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H). |
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| Moved |
Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
Excused |
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Simpson |
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Smallwood |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:41:37 PM |
Senator Michaelson
Jenet explained amendment L.004 (Attachment I).
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05:41:58 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment I). |
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| Moved |
Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
Excused |
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Simpson |
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Smallwood |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:42:00 PM |
Senator Michaelson
explained amendment L.006 (Attachment J).
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05:42:31 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment J). |
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| Moved |
Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
Excused |
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Simpson |
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Smallwood |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:42:33 PM |
Senator Michaelson
Jenet explained amendment L.007 (Attachment K).
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05:43:03 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment K). |
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| Moved |
Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Michaelson Jenet |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
Excused |
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Simpson |
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Smallwood |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:43:25 PM |
Senator Michaelson Jenet provided closing remarks.
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05:44:19 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-115, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Michaelson Jenet |
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| Seconded |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Michaelson Jenet |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Rich |
Excused |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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