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BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1231
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 30, 2022
Location SCR 357
HB22-1231 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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02:16:45 PM |
Senator Hisey and
Senator Fields, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1231, which
creates certain rights for foster parents, including the right to receive
training and support, timely financial reimbursements, clear descriptions
of expectations, certain records, reasonable notice for any changes to
a foster child’s placement, certain notices about court proceedings, and
access to the grievance process with appropriate licensing authorities.
These rights do not apply to foster parents who jeopardize the safety of
children, or if criminal charges have been filed against them for child
abuse, a sexual offense, or a felony.
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02:25:24 PM |
Mrs. Korey Elger,
representing the Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support
of the bill.
Mr. Ross Wright, representing Hope and Home, testified in support of the
bill.
Benjamin Teevan, representing Fostering Colorado, testified in support
of the bill.
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02:31:55 PM |
Director Jamie Ulrich,
representing the Weld County Department of Human Services, testified in
support of the bill.
Mrs. Heather Gonzales, representing Colorado State Foster Parents Association,
testified in support of the bill.
Mrs. Heather Williamson, representing self, testified in support of the
bill.
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02:43:29 PM |
Senator Hisey introduced and explained amendment L.003 (Attachment C).
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02:44:42 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C). |
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Fields |
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Fields |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Scott |
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Simpson |
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Buckner |
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Ginal |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:45:42 PM |
Senator Hisey and
Senator Fields provided closing remarks. The committee made comments about
the bill.
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02:47:30 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1231, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Fields |
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| Seconded |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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