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H_HHS_2024A 04/16/2024 09:31:34 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 04/16/2024
Attendance
Bradfield X
Bradley *
Brown E
Hamrick *
Hernandez X
Holtorf X
Lieder X
Lukens X
McCormick X
Ortiz X
Weinberg X
Young X
Daugherty X
Time 09:31:34 AM to 12:51:28 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Daugherty
This Report was prepared by Eliyah Chadioun
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB24-089 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1384 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB24-125 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1438 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

SB24-089 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
09:31:41 AM  
The primary bill
sponsor, Representative Daugherty, introduced Senate Bill 24-089 to the
Health and Human Services Committee. The bill requires that government
employers of firefighters participate in a multiple employer health trust
that provides benefits for a heart or circulatory health issue. The bill
removes the option of an employer to provide these benefits through accident
insurance or self-insurance.
09:33:14 AM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
09:35:55 AM  
Mr. Joseph DePaepe,
representing the Colorado Firefighter Heart Cancer and Behavioral Health
Trust, testified in support of the bill.
09:39:46 AM  
The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.
09:42:12 AM  
Representative Daugherty
introduced amendment L.003 (Attachment A).


09:43:07 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A).
Moved Daugherty
Seconded Lieder
Bradfield
Bradley
Brown Excused
Hamrick
Hernandez
Holtorf
Lieder
Lukens
McCormick
Ortiz
Weinberg
Young
Daugherty
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
09:43:09 AM  
The primary bill
sponsor, Representative Daugherty, provided closing comments on Senate
Bill 24-089.


09:44:55 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-089, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Daugherty
Seconded Weinberg
Bradfield Yes
Bradley Yes
Brown Excused
Hamrick Yes
Hernandez Yes
Holtorf Yes
Lieder Yes
Lukens Yes
McCormick Yes
Ortiz Yes
Weinberg Yes
Young Yes
Daugherty Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1384 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

09:45:03 AM  
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Bird and Sirota, introduced House Bill 24-1384
to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill requires the
Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to seek a federal
grant for certified community behavioral health clinics. The bill specifies
that HCPF must collaborate with the Behavioral Health Administration and
the Joint Budget Committee. If the grant is received, HCPF must promulgate
rules to certify the clinics.
09:51:52 AM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
10:00:17 AM  
Lauren Snyder, representing
Mental Health Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.



Ms. Breeah Kinsella,
representing the Colorado Providers Association, testified to amend the
bill.



Katie First, representing
Colorado Counties Inc, testified to amend the bill.



Dr. Casey Wolfington,
representing Vail Health Behavioral Health, testified in opposition to
the bill.
10:08:41 AM  
Meighen Lovelace,
representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in opposition
to the bill.



Cristen Bates,
representing the Colorado Department Health Care Policy and Financing,
was available to answer committee questions.



Mr. Ryan Templeton,
representing the Behavioral Health Adminsitration, testified in an amend
position on the bill.
10:15:11 AM  
The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.
10:21:18 AM  
Ms. Kathie Snell,
representing Aurora Mental Health & Recovery, testified in support
of the bill.



Mr. Brett Beckerson,
representing the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, testified in support
of the bill.



Ms. Sara Reid,
representing Mental Health Partners, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Christy Boland,
representing Jefferson Center for Mental Health, testified in support of
the bill.



Ms. Phoebe Norton,
representing NAMI Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
10:32:49 AM  
The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.
10:39:23 AM  
Katie Ryan, representing
Denver Health, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Edie Sonn,
representing the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, testified in support
of the bill.



Jason DeaBueno,
representing Silver Key Senior Services, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Shane Hudson,
representing the Harmony Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
10:47:29 AM  
The witness panel
responded to questions from the committee.



Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment B).
10:50:45 AM  
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment C).


10:53:21 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
Moved Young
Seconded Ortiz
Bradfield
Bradley
Brown Excused
Hamrick
Hernandez
Holtorf
Lieder
Lukens
McCormick
Ortiz
Weinberg
Young
Daugherty
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:53:22 AM  
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.002 (Attachment D).
10:55:38 AM  
The bill sponsors responded to question from the committee.


11:00:37 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D).
Moved Young
Seconded Lieder
Bradfield
Bradley
Brown Excused
Hamrick
Hernandez
Holtorf
Lieder
Lukens
McCormick
Ortiz
Weinberg
Young
Daugherty
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:00:38 AM  
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Bird and Sirota, provided closing comments on
House Bill 24-1384.
11:03:38 AM  
Members of the committee provided closing comments on the bill.


11:11:21 AM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1384, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Young
Seconded Lieder
Bradfield Yes
Bradley No
Brown Excused
Hamrick Yes
Hernandez Yes
Holtorf No
Lieder Yes
Lukens Yes
McCormick Yes
Ortiz Yes
Weinberg No
Young Yes
Daugherty Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 3   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-125 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
11:11:29 AM  
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Evans and Boesenecker, introduced Senate Bill
24-125 to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill revises
and expands the existing Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children
to align practice standards and compliance across states. This new version
of the compact takes effect if it is enacted by 35 states. Specifically,
the bill outlines the operating procedures for ensuring children are placed
in suitable homes in a timely manner, the coordination of this compact
with other existing compacts, and the legal jurisdiction for children in
placements. The bill also creates an Interstate Commission, consisting
of one member from each state in the compact, that will develop rules,
develop a dispute resolution process, enforce compliance among states,
specify data to be collected and shared, and develop guidelines for cases
involving Indian children in accordance with Federal Law. The Commission
may collect a fee from member states to cover expenses of the Commission.
11:21:28 AM  
Jamie Sanders, representing
the Weld County Department of Human Services, testified in support of the
bill.



John Wittwer,
representing the Weld County Department of Human Services, testified in
support of the bill.



Ms. Lauren Harvey,
representing the City & County of Denver - Dept of Human Services,
testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Lisa Rader,
representing the El Paso County Department of Human Services, testified
in support of the bill.



Ms. Kara Clark,
representing Larimer County Attorney's Office, testified in support of
the bill.
11:31:54 AM  
The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.
11:33:17 AM  
Melanie Jordan, representing
the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in opposition to the
bill.



Shawna Geiger,
representing the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in opposition
to the bill.



Ms. Elysia Hassebroek
Titone, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.



Ms. Tiffany Pelham
Webb, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.



Ashley Chase,
representing the Office of the Child's Representative, testified to amend
the bill.



Mr. Zaven Saroyan,
representing the Colorado Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified
in opposition to the bill.
11:48:05 AM  
The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.
11:54:10 AM  
Tate Costin, representing
the Weld County Department of Human Services, testified in support of the
bill.



Jamie Ulrich,
representing the Weld County Department of Human Services, testified in
support of the bill.



Katie First, representing
Colorado Counties Inc, testified in support of the bill.



Ms. Carla Fults,
representing APHSA/AAICPC, testified in support of the bill.



Mr. Rick Masters,
representing AAICPC, testified in support of the bill.
12:05:17 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.
12:10:44 PM  
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.004 (Attachment E).
12:12:24 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.


12:13:32 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E).
Moved Young
Seconded Ortiz
Bradfield
Bradley
Brown Excused
Hamrick
Hernandez
Holtorf
Lieder
Lukens
McCormick
Ortiz
Weinberg
Young
Daugherty
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:13:33 PM  
The primary bill sponsors, Representatives Evans and Boesenecker, provided closing comments on Senate Bill 24-125.


12:23:22 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-125, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Young
Seconded Ortiz
Bradfield Yes
Bradley Yes
Brown Excused
Hamrick Yes
Hernandez Yes
Holtorf Yes
Lieder Yes
Lukens Yes
McCormick Yes
Ortiz Yes
Weinberg Yes
Young Yes
Daugherty Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1438 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
12:23:29 PM  
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Mabrey and Jodeh, introduced House Bill 24-1438
to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill makes changes
to the insulin and epinephrine affordability programs in the Department
of Regulatory Agencies.
12:31:17 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
12:33:00 PM  
Katie Wolf, representing
the Colorado Retail Council, testified to amend the bill.



Mr. Sam Gilman,
representing the Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support
of the bill.



Jefferey Riester,
representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.



Ky Davis, representing
RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in support of the bill.



Sarah Werner,
representing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Division
of Professions and Occupations, was available to answer committee questions.
12:41:02 PM  
The witness panel
responded to questions from the committee.



Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment F).
12:43:09 PM  
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment G).
12:46:02 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.


12:47:07 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G).
Moved Young
Seconded Ortiz
Bradfield
Bradley
Brown Excused
Hamrick
Hernandez
Holtorf
Lieder
Lukens
McCormick
Ortiz
Weinberg
Young
Daugherty
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:47:08 PM  

The primary bill sponsors, Representatives Mabrey and Jodeh, provided closing comments on House Bill 24-1438
12:48:52 PM  
Members of the committee provided closing comments on bill.


12:51:16 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1438, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Young
Seconded Ortiz
Bradfield Yes
Bradley Yes
Brown Excused
Hamrick Yes
Hernandez Yes
Holtorf Yes
Lieder Yes
Lukens Yes
McCormick Yes
Ortiz Yes
Weinberg No
Young Yes
Daugherty Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:51:28 PM   The committee adjourned.






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