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3C067650221C2B7E87258B0F000EA175 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1438

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 29, 2024      
Location Old Supreme Court



HB24-1438 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


08:39:53 PM  

Senator Roberts, sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1438, concerning the implementation of certain affordable prescription drug programs, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. 

08:43:58 PM  

Jefferey Riester, representing Department of law, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Wolf, representing Colorado Retail Council , testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Sam Gilman, representing Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support of the bill.

Joseph Poling, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about a related court case.  Discussion followed about manufacturer violations and deceptive trade practices.  Further questions were asked about thresholds for enforcement. 

 

09:00:37 PM  

Senator Roberts presented and explained Amendment L.004 (Attachment E).

 

 



09:01:40 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E)
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner
Michaelson Jenet
Will
Roberts
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
09:01:44 PM  

The bill sponsor made closing comments. 

Committee members made closing comments. 

 



09:04:30 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1438, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Will Yes
Roberts Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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