s_sa_2016a_2016-05-05t10:09:00z14 Hearing Summary
Date: 05/05/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1374
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Postpone House Bill 16-1374 indefinitely using a r Refer House Bill 16-1374 to the Committee on Appro |
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02:15 PM -- HB16-1374
Senator Kefalas presented House Bill 16-1374 to the committee. The reengrossed bill requires the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to convene a stakeholder group to address various issues relating to freestanding emergency rooms, including appropriate regulation of such facilities; public education about primary, urgent, and emergency care; signs and notifications; costs and fees; and other matters as deemed necessary by the executive director of the CDPHE. The bill specifies the membership on the stakeholder group. The stakeholder group must convene by August 1, 2016. The CDPHE must provide a progress report to various legislative committees by January 1, 2017, and submit a final report of findings and recommendations by March 1, 2017.
02:19 PM -- Joshua Ewing, representing Colorado Hospital Association, testified against the bill.
02:25 PM -- Sara Orrange, representing Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in support of the bill.
02:27 PM -- Caitlin Westerson, representing Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill.
02:29 PM
Senator Kefalas wrapped up his presentation to the committee.
| BILL: | HB16-1374 | |
| TIME: | 02:29:39 PM | |
| MOVED: | Ulibarri | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1374 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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Cooke
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No
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Jones
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Yes
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Ulibarri
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB16-1374 | |
| TIME: | 02:30:18 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 16-1374 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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Cooke
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Yes
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Jones
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No
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Ulibarri
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No
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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