9B307A109FED2C1F8725880F0064B1EA Hearing Summary

Representative Mullica, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1298. This bill requires the State Treasurer to transfer $11,720,278 from the General Fund to the Division of Professions and Occupations Cash Fund on July 1, 2022. The money transferred must be used to fund the costs of the State Board of Nursing to regulate nurses, nurse aides, and psychiatric technicians beginning with the FY 2022-23 fiscal year until fully expended. He responded to questions from the committee.

Clare Pramuk, representing Legislative Council Staff, joined the committee to respond to questions about the fiscal note.

Michael Nicoletti, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Dr. Colleen Casper, representing the Colorado Nurses Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Mullica wrapped up his presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation. Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.