H_PHC_2019A 04/10/2019 11:50:03 AM Committee Summary

Representative Kraft-Tharp and Representative Larson, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1307 to the committee.  The bill clarifies that only at-risk adults who are the subject of a report of mistreatment or self-neglect may have access to the report.  No witnesses testified on this bill.

Representative Michaelson Jenet and Representative Buckner, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-133 to the committee.  The bill requires that all genetic counselors in Colorado be licensed by the Division of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by June 1, 2020.  The bill sets forth the requirements for licensure, including that applicants be certified by certain national organizations, unless the applicant meets the criteria for a provisional license while obtaining the national certification.  The bill sponsors responded to committee questions.  

Representative Singer proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Dr. Lynn Parry, Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill.

Carol Walton, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mariah Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mary Freivogel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Buckner gave closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.