H_FIN_2022A 03/14/2022 01:50:16 PM Committee Summary

Representative Young, co-sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1213. Under current law, the regulation of speech language pathologists by the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) repeals September 1, 2022. This bill continues the regulation of speech language pathologists until September 1, 2033. It also gives the division director authority to extend a provisional certificate beyond 24 months and specifies that insurance fraud and abuse of health insurance are grounds for discipline.

No witnesses testified.

Representative Young provided closing remarks. Members of the committee discussed their positions on the bill.

Representative Bird, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1241. The bill creates the Court-appointed Special Advocates (CASA) special license plate. She responded to questions from the committee.

Jenny Bender, representing Colorado CASA, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

Representatives Exum and Kipp, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1242. The bill expands the authority of the State Board of Housing in the Department of Local Affairs to set standards for tiny homes.

Mr. Mo Miskell, representing the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

Jeri Payne, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to questions about the bill.

Mr. Miskell and Mr. Payne continued to answer questions from the committee.

Mrs. Lori DeCrow, representing Division of Property Taxation, DOLA, was available to answer committee questions.

The committee continued to discuss the bill with Ms. DeCrow and Mr. Miskell.

Tawny Peyton, representing the Rocky Mountain Home Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Kipp explained amendments L.007 (Attachment A) and L.008 (Attachment B).

The sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.