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H_HIE_2018A 03/13/2018 10:17:03 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE, & ENVIRONMENT
Date 03/13/2018
Attendance
Beckman X
Buckner *
Covarrubias *
Humphrey X
Jackson *
Kennedy X
Landgraf X
Lontine X
Ransom X
Roberts X
Wilson X
Esgar X
Ginal X
Time 10:17:03 AM to 10:54:06 AM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by Ginal
This Report was prepared by Jimmy Reed
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB18-131 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB18-082 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB18-082 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:24:56 AM  

Representative Kennedy, bill sponsor, explained Senate Bill 18-082 to the committee.  The bill excludes physicians treating patients with rare disorders from non-competition agreements that otherwise prohibit the physician from treating former or prospective patients after leaving a group practice.

10:27:11 AM  
Representative Kennedy responded to committee questions.
10:27:28 AM  
Susan Hoyt, representing herself and her daughter, testified in support of the bill.
10:32:09 AM  
Ms. Hoyt responded to committee questions.
10:37:42 AM  
Joan LaBelle, representing ACCIL (Independent Living), testified in support of the bill.
10:40:26 AM  
Diane Robinson, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.
10:42:17 AM  
Representative Kennedy distributed and
explained amendment L.001 [Attachment A].  Kevin Perez, representing
the Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill with the
amendment.
10:44:44 AM  
Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.
10:48:28 AM  
Representative did not move the amendment.
10:49:13 AM  
Representative Kennedy made closing remarks.
10:49:41 AM  
Committee members commented on the bill.


10:53:47 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-082 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kennedy
Seconded Buckner
Beckman No
Buckner Yes
Covarrubias No
Humphrey No
Jackson Yes
Kennedy Yes
Landgraf No
Lontine Yes
Ransom No
Roberts Yes
Wilson No
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-131 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:17:11 AM  

Representative Hooton, bill sponsor, explained Senate Bill 131 to the committee.  The bill makes various updates to the State Employees Group Benefit Act to conform with federal law, remove obsolete provisions, and reflect current practices.

10:20:02 AM  
Jack Wylie, Colorado Department of Personal Administration, came to the table to answer coommittee questions.
10:22:54 AM  
Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.


10:24:28 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-131 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Esgar
Seconded Jackson
Beckman Yes
Buckner Yes
Covarrubias Yes
Humphrey Yes
Jackson Yes
Kennedy Yes
Landgraf Yes
Lontine Yes
Ransom Yes
Roberts Yes
Wilson Yes
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:54:06 AM   Committee Adjourned






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