1B66DF183A17B754872583D1006EDB53 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Lee, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1160 to the committee. The bill creates a three-year mental health facility pilot program in the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

Andrew O'Connor, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Jill Hess-Campbell, representing the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Campbell, representing the Union Printers Home, testified in support of the bill.

Pastor Chris Collins, representing the Union Printers Home, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hess-Campbell responded to questions from the bill sponsor.

Michele Armstrong, representing UCHealth Memorial Hospital, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Tim Lopez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Lee discussed amendment L.004 (Attachment B).

Senator Lee wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Lee.