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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
| Date |
02/22/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Baisley |
X |
| Hansen |
X |
| Liston |
X |
| Sullivan |
* |
| Coleman |
X |
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| Time |
01:31:51 PM to 05:06:48 PM |
| Place |
Old Supreme Court |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Coleman |
| This Report was prepared by |
Hamza Syed |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB24-160 |
Lay Over |
| hHB24-1093 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hSB24-109 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hSB24-135 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hSB24-060 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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SB24-160 - Lay Over
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01:31:58 PM |
The chair laid over
Senate Bill 24-160 per the sponsors request.
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HB24-1093 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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01:32:45 PM |
Senator Hinrichsen,
bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1093. The bill allows the Police
Officer Standards and Training Board to grant a provisional certificate
to individuals that were authorized as peace officers in the armed forces.
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01:37:24 PM |
Sheriff David Lucero,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Major Myra Ramirez,
representing the Colorado National Guard, testified in support of the bill.
Sergeant Major Bradley Tune, representing the Colorado National Guard,
testified in support of the bill. Parker White, representing the Colorado
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of the
bill. Chief George Dingfelser, representing the Monte Vista Police Department,
testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the
panel.
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01:51:25 PM |
The bill sponsor and committee gave final remarks.
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01:55:26 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1093 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB24-109 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:55:31 PM |
Senators Hinrichsen
and B. Pelton, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-109. The bill continues
the Colorado Veteransâ Service-to-Career Program in the Colorado Department
of Labor and Employment until September 1, 2025. The committee asked questions
to the sponsors.
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01:59:13 PM |
Mark Smith, representing
the Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center, testified in support of the bill.
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02:02:44 PM |
The bill sponsors presented amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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02:04:19 PM |
The committee discussed L.001.
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02:04:51 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:05:49 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-109, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB24-135 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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02:05:54 PM |
The committee went on recess.
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02:06:10 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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02:14:11 PM |
Senator Buckner,
bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-135. The bill modifies statutory
reporting requirements for certain state departments. The committee asked
questions to the sponsor.
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02:18:31 PM |
Kathleen Curry, representing
Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, testified to amend the
bill. Jo Dolin, representing the Department of Health Care Policy and FinancingEisenhauer,
testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the
panel.
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02:23:41 PM |
Bruce Eisenhauer,
representing the Department of Local Affairs, and Joel Malecka, representing
the Department of Public Safety, responded to committee questions.
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02:32:00 PM |
Katie Lanter, representing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, answered committee questions.
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02:39:34 PM |
The bill sponsor presented L.001 (Attachment B).
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02:39:58 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:40:06 PM |
The bill sponsor
presented amendment L.002 (Attachment C).
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02:40:31 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:40:32 PM |
The bill sponsor
presented amendment L.003 (Attachment D).
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02:40:56 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:40:56 PM |
The bill sponsor presented amendment L.004 (Attachment E).
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02:41:40 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:41:41 PM |
The bill sponsor
presented amendment L.005 (Attachment F).
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02:42:12 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment F). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:42:13 PM |
The bill sponsor
presented amendment L.006 (Attachment G).
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02:42:59 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment G). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:43:35 PM |
The bill sponsor
presented amendment L.007 (Attachment H).
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02:43:36 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment H). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:43:41 PM |
The bill sponsor
presented amendment L.008 (Attachment I).
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02:44:28 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment I). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
No |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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02:44:29 PM |
The bill sponsor
presented amendment L.009 (Attachment J).
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02:44:57 PM |
The committee discussed amendment L.009.
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02:45:56 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment J). |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Hansen |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Coleman |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:46:40 PM |
The bill sponsor and committee gave final remarks.
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02:48:38 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB24-060 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:48:49 PM |
Senators Ginal and
Kirkmeyer, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-060. The bill repeals
the Colorado Prescription Drug Affordability Review Boardâs authority
to perform affordability reviews and set upper payments for orphan drugs.
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03:11:52 PM |
The sponsors continued to present Senate Bill 24-060.
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03:12:11 PM |
Kelly Wiberg, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Bridget Seritt, representing the Advocates for Compassionate Therapy Now, testified in support of the bill. Lyle Reinhardt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jen Laws, representing the Community Access National Network, testified in support of the bill. Connie Reinhardt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:32:54 PM |
Heather Kluck, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Amanda Boone, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Craig Klein, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Matt Pagnotti, representing Vivent Health, testified to amend the bill.
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03:46:02 PM |
Anna Reinhardt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Drew Gattine, representing the National Academy for State Health Policy, testified in a neutral position on the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
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03:52:20 PM |
Bettie Greenberg, representing themself, testified against the bill.
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03:53:49 PM |
Tamika Matthews, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Rose Keller, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Justin Mendoza, representing Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:04:33 PM |
Kaitlyn Tollefson, representing Young Invincibles, testified in opposition to the bill. Melanie Kesner, representing Young Invincibles, testified in opposition to the bill. Austin Blumenfeld, representing Centennial State Prosperity, testified in opposition to the bill. Debbie Hornor, representing AARP Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:13:36 PM |
Stacy Hodgson, representing
the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in opposition to the
bill. Bethany Pray, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy,
testified in opposition to the bill. Emmett Blaney, representing Young
Invincibles, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Megan Purdy, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:28:05 PM |
Dr. Kristen Nordenholz,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Allison
Costello, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Lisbet
Finseth, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified
in opposition to the bill. Amelia Schachter, representing the AARP, testified
in opposition to the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
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04:36:41 PM |
Hope Stonner, representing
the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in opposition to the
bill. Michael Conway, representing the Division of Insurance, testified
in opposition to the bill. Lila Cummings, representing the Division of
Insurance, was available to answer committee questions.
Written testimony
can be found in Attachment K.
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04:44:13 PM |
The bill sponsors and committee gave final remarks.
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05:06:41 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-060 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Sullivan |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Hansen |
No |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 05:06:48 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
