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h_phc_2018a_2018-01-23t13:40:40z0 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HEARING FOR THE SUNSET REVIEW OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Jan 23, 2018      
Location HCR 0107



Hearing for the Sunset Review of the Physical Therapy Practice Act - Committee Discussion Only

01:41:24 PM  

Representative Singer called the meeting to order.  Representative Singer discussed a memorandum on committee procedures that was distributed to committee members (Attachment A).

01:44:14 PM  

Bryan Jameson, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), presented to the committee regarding DORA's report on the Sunset Review for the Physical Therapy Practice Act.  A memorandum regarding sunset review procedures and DORA's sunsert review report were distributed to the committee (Attachments B and C).  Mr. Jameson described the process that DORA uses to analyze state programs that are due to sunset.  He noted that a draft bill had been prepared including the DORA recommendations for the Physical Therapy Practice Act (Attachment D).

 

Attachment C

01:48:36 PM  

Mr. Jameson gave an overview of the physical therapy profession and described how the physical therapy profession is regulated in Colorado, referencing Attachment C.  He responded to committee questions about the DORA report.  Ronnie Hines, DORA, came to the table to respond to questions from the committee regarding the costs of the physical therapy program.

01:57:00 PM  

Mr. Jameson explained DORA's five recommendations regarding the Physical Therapy Practice Act to the committee.  He responded to questions from the committee regarding the licensure process for the physical therapy practice.  Committee members discussed licensing standards in other states.

02:09:39 PM  

Mr. Jameson continued to explain DORA's recommendations to the committee.  Representative Singer proceeded with witness testimony on the sunset review for the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

02:16:55 PM  

Dr. Cameron MacDonald, American Physical Therapy Association - Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the draft bill and discussed additional recommendations.

02:19:53 PM  

Dr. Jennifer Berry, American Physical Therapy Association - Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the draft bill and discussed additional recommendations.  Dr. Berry and Dr. MacDonald responded to committee questions.

02:19:54 PM  

Representative Singer distributed amendments #3, #4, and #5 and explained them to the committee (Attachments E, F, and G).



02:30:16 PM
Motion Adopt amendment #3 (Attachment E) to the draft bill.
Moved Singer
Seconded Pabon
Arndt
Beckman
Catlin
Everett
Hooton
Landgraf
McLachlan
Pabon
Pettersen
Ransom
Saine
Ginal
Singer
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:30:52 PM
Motion Adopt amendment #4 (Attachment F) to the draft bill.
Moved Singer
Seconded Ginal
Arndt
Beckman
Catlin
Everett
Hooton
Landgraf
McLachlan
Pabon
Pettersen
Ransom
Saine
Ginal
Singer
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:32:10 PM
Motion Adopt amendment #5 (Attachment G) to the draft bill.
Moved Singer
Seconded Pabon
Arndt
Beckman
Catlin
Everett
Hooton
Landgraf
McLachlan
Pabon
Pettersen
Ransom
Saine
Ginal
Singer
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:32:11 PM  

Representative Singer discussed the draft bill (Attachment D) with the committee.  Committee members commented on the bill. 



02:34:34 PM
Motion Adopt the draft bill concerning the Physical Therapy Practice Act, as amended.
Moved Ginal
Seconded Landgraf
Arndt Yes
Beckman Yes
Catlin Yes
Everett No
Hooton Yes
Landgraf Yes
McLachlan Yes
Pabon Yes
Pettersen Yes
Ransom Yes
Saine Yes
Ginal Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 12   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:34:35 PM  


02:35:43 PM
Motion Motion to allow Representative Liston to co-sponsor the draft bill concerning the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Moved Singer
Seconded Pabon
Arndt Yes
Beckman Yes
Catlin Yes
Everett Yes
Hooton Yes
Landgraf Yes
McLachlan Yes
Pabon Yes
Pettersen Yes
Ransom Yes
Saine Yes
Ginal Yes
Singer Yes
YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:35:44 PM  

Representative Singer discussed cosponsorship of the introduced bill and permission for the bill drafter to make technical changes.






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