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H_PBH_2023A 04/05/2023 02:36:46 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 04/05/2023
Attendance
Amabile X
Bradfield X
Bradley X
Gonzales-Gutierrez *
Hamrick *
Holtorf X
Joseph X
Lieder X
Velasco X
Young X
Michaelson Jenet X
Time 02:36:46 PM to 04:36:20 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by Michaelson Jenet
This Report was prepared by Amanda King
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1256 Postponed Indefinitely
SB23-039 Referred to House Appropriations

HB23-1256 - Postponed Indefinitely


02:36:54 PM  
Representative Michaelson
Jenet, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1256, concerning the
ability of a health-care professional authorized to practice in Colorado
to render care through telehealth to individuals located in another state.
 The bill allows licensed, certified, or registered health care professionals
to provide telehealth care to
patients
or clients in another state if it is authorized through an interstate compact
or other grant of
authority
in the other state. The bill clarifies that the health care professionals
are subject to the laws
of
the state where the patient or client receiving services is located when
providing this care.


02:40:04 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 23-1256 indefinitely.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded Amabile
Amabile Yes
Bradfield Yes
Bradley Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Excused
Hamrick Excused
Holtorf Yes
Joseph Yes
Lieder Yes
Velasco Yes
Young Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-039 - Referred to House Appropriations


02:40:10 PM  
Representative Amabile,
prime bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-039, concerning measures to
reduce family separation caused by a parent's detention. The bill makes
several changes to the dependency and neglect process for parents who are
incarcerated in a state or local facility, including addressing:  rights
for parents who are incarcerated and going through dependency and neglect;
dispositional hearings and treatment plans; permanent placements; and termination
of parental relationship.  Representative Amabile responded to questions
from the committee.
02:50:49 PM  
Shawna Geiger, representing the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Malia Reddick, representing the Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

Jamie Ray, representing the Second Chance Center, testified in support of the bill.

Benjamin Teevan, representing Stand for Children, Fostering Colorado, and the Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

03:13:02 PM  
Ashley Chase, representing the Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill.

Pamela Clifton, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Tara Doxtater, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Michele Deal, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

03:37:47 PM  
Sarah Lopez, representing Elephant Circle, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Smith, representing Soul 2 Soul Sisters, testified in support of the bill.

Terrina Flora-Alexander, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Jena Fleiner, representing the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

04:00:56 PM  
Annie Terry, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Lori Foster, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Aubrey Valencia, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Melanie Jordan, representing the Office of Respondent Parents' Counsel, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

04:16:47 PM  
Natalie Perez, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Andrea Juarez, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Matthew Server, representing the Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill.

04:24:47 PM  
Representative Amabile made concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.


04:36:13 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-039 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Amabile
Seconded Young
Amabile Yes
Bradfield Yes
Bradley Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Hamrick Yes
Holtorf Yes
Joseph Yes
Lieder Yes
Velasco Yes
Young Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:36:20 PM   The committee adjourned.






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