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H_HI_2019A 04/02/2019 12:02:12 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & INSURANCE
Date 04/02/2019
Attendance
Baisley X
Beckman X
Buckner *
Jackson X
Jaquez Lewis X
Mullica X
Soper *
Titone X
Will X
Caraveo X
Lontine X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Time 12:02:12 PM to 12:23:02 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by Representative Lontine
This Report was prepared by Anne Wallace
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB19-052 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

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


12:23:02 PM   The committee adjourned.