S_HHS_2019A 02/06/2019 11:48:28 AM Committee Summary

Senator Ginal bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-073. The bill requires the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to create and administer a statewide electronic system of advance medical directives.  Senator Ginal provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).  Senator Ginal discussed amendment L.002 (Attachment B).

Ariel Hammerquist, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions about the fiscal note for SB 19-073.

Senator Ginal responded to questions from the committee and discussed amendment L.003 (Attachment C).

Joshua Ewing, Colorado Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Wells, CDPHE, testified in a neutral position on the bill.  Mr. Wells responded to questions.

Kate Horle, Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO), testified in support of the bill.

Diane Robinson, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Kathleen Flynn, AARP, testified in support of the bill.

Carl Glatstein, Colorado Bar Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Diana Protopapa, CORHIO, responded to questions from the committee about protecting information.

Shelby Ross, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions.

Senator Ginal made closing comments.

Senator Tate, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-061. The bill authorizes CDPHE to promulgate rules that incorporate current federal standards for certification and recertification of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) pressure vessels.  Beginning January 1, 2020, a SCBA pressure vessel must be certified as meeting all state and federal standards; and be within its recommended service life following certification, or after recertification or requalification in accordance with federal testing standards.

Ryan Pennock, Hexagon Digital Wave, testified in support of the bill.

Steve Ziola, Hexagon Digital Wave, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Pennock responded to questions.

Public Testimony for Senate Bill 19-013 was taken on January 31, 2019.  The bill was laid over for action only.  Senators Marble and Ginal, came to the table and distributed amendment L.001  (Attachment D).