Journal for 03/15/2000

House Journal--71st Day--March 15, 2000

2/15/100

3:25 PM

HOUSE JOURNAL

SIXTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
STATE OF COLORADO
Second Regular Session

Seventy-first Legislative Day Wednesday, March 15, 2000

Prayer by Rabbi Yaakov Chaitovsky, BMH-BJ Congregation, Denver.

The Speaker Pro Tempore called the House to order at 9:00 a.m.

The roll was called with the following result:

Present--59.

Excused--Representatives George, Kester, King, Stengel, Taylor, Veiga--6.

Present after roll call--Representative George, Kester, King.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared a quorum present.

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On motion of Representative Gagliardi, the reading of the journal of March 14, 2000, was dispensed with and approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.

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LAY OVER OF CALENDAR ITEMS

On motion of Representative Dean, Consideration of Special Orders (

SB00-061

) was laid over until March 16, retaining place on Calendar.

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THIRD READING OF BILL--FINAL PASSAGE

The following bill was considered on Third Reading. The title was publicly read. Reading of the bill at length was dispensed with by unanimous consent.

SB00-067

by Senators Owen, Lacy, Tanner; also Representatives Saliman, Berry, Tool--Concerning allocation of funds under the Colorado works program.

The question being "Shall the bill pass?".

A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted in the affirmative and the bill was declared

passed

YES 60 NO 0 EXCUSED 5 ABSENT 0

Alexander Y

Allen Y

Bacon Y

Berry Y

Chavez Y

Clapp Y

Clarke Y

Coleman Y

Dean Y

Decker Y

Fairbank Y

Gagliardi Y

Gordon Y

Gotlieb Y

Grossman Y

Hagedorn Y

Hefley Y

Hoppe Y

Johnson Y

Kaufman Y

Keller Y

Kester Y

King E

Larson Y

Lawrence Y

Lee Y

Leyba Y

Mace Y

May Y

McElhany Y

McKay Y

McPherson Y

Miller E

Mitchell Y

Morrison Y

Nuñez Y

Paschall Y

Pfiffner Y

Plant Y

Ragsdale Y

Saliman Y

Scott Y

Sinclair Y

Smith Y

Spence Y

Spradley Y

Stengel E

Swenson Y

Takis Y

Tapia Y

Tate Y

Taylor E

Tochtrop Y

Tool Y

Tupa Y

Veiga E

Vigil Y

Webster Y

Williams S. Y

Williams T. Y

Windels Y

Witwer Y

Young Y

Zimmerman Y

Mr. Speaker Y

Co-sponsors added: Representatives Morrison, Plant, Tate, Tochtrop, Vigil

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LAY OVER OF CALENDAR ITEMS

On motion of Representative Dean, the following items on the Calendar were laid over until March 16, retaining place on Calendar:

Consideration of Third Reading--

HB00-1420, SB00-035, 086, 101, HB00-1417, SB00-055, HB00-1262, 1375, SB00-075, 187, 072, 014, 093, HB00-1081, 1255, 1294, 1323, 1364, 1419, SB00-132, HB00-1083, SB00-039, 058, 138

Consideration of General Orders--

SB00-103, 171, HB00-1125, 1246, SB00-078, 160, HB00-1033, 1042, 1053, 1065, 1153, 1178, 1187, 1296, 1345, 1380, 1393, SB00-009, 057, 068, 069, 106, 144, HB00-1426, SB00-189, 024, HB00-1076, 1101, 1331, 1361

Consideration of Resolutions--

HJR00-1008, SJR00-005, HJR00-1011, 1012, 1007, HR00-1011, 1012, HJR00-1014, 1015

Consideration of Senate Amendments--

HB00-1243, 1047, 1138, 1151, 1271, 1029, 1283, 1139, 1267, 1268, 1297, 1040, 1105, 1112, 1180

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES OF REFERENCE

HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, WELFARE, AND INSTITUTIONS

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

SB00-071

be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:

Amend reengrossed bill, page 5, line 26, strike "

agreement

." and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs.

Page 7, strike line 12 and substitute the following:

to methods of addressing tobacco-related health problems, including

Page 23, line 7, strike "

program

." and substitute "

program; except that the state board may grant a waiver of this requirement if the population base of the community does not have the capacity to enroll one hundred eligible families. The state board shall consult with the health sciences facility prior to granting the waiver to ensure that the entity can implement the program within the smaller community and maintain compliance with the program requirements.

Page 29, line 9, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

line 21, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 30, line 7, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 32, strike line 23 and substitute the following:

total amount received by the state pursuant to the

line 24, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 33, line 10, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 35, after line 21, insert the following;

SECTION 10.

26-19-107 (1) (a), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

26-19-107. Duties of the department - schedule of services - premiums - copayments - subsidies.

(1) In addition to any other duties pursuant to this article, the department shall have the following duties:

(a) (I) To design, on or after April 21, 1998, and from time to time revise, a schedule of health care services included in the plan and to propose said schedule to the policy board for approval or modification. The schedule of health care services as proposed by the department and approved by the policy board, shall include, but shall not be limited to, preventive care, physician services, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, prescription drugs and medications, and other services that may be medically necessary for the health of enrollees. The department shall design and revise this schedule of health care services included in the plan to be similar to the basic and standard health benefit plans defined in section 10-16-102 (4) and (42), C.R.S.

(II)

In addition to the items specified in subparagraph (I) of this paragraph

(a)

and any additional items approved by the policy board, on and after January 1, 2001, the schedule of health care services shall include dental services.

Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.

Page 44, line 18, after "(1)", insert "(a)";

after line 21, insert the following:

"(b)

During the first year of the research program, the office of the president shall award at least one grant to fund evaluative research for the collection of baseline demographic data on tobacco use by persons within the state. The office of the president shall ensure that the information to be collected as a result of the selected research proposal and the protocols of the research proposal are consistent with the requirements specified by the federal government to access moneys made available through the national tobacco settlement. The evaluative research grant awarded pursuant to this paragraph

(b)

shall be awarded on the same competitive peer review basis as outlined in this part 2 for the awarding of other research grants.

Page 47, line 11, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 48, line 10, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 53, strike lines 25 and 26 and substitute the following:

funding for community-based and statewide tobacco education programs designed to reduce initiation of tobacco use by children and youth, promote cessation of tobacco use among youth and adults, and reduce exposure to second-hand smoke.

Page 55, strike line 26 and substitute the following:

"(b)

Education programs designed to prevent or reduce the use of all types of tobacco products; or

(c)

Counseling regarding the use of all types of tobacco products; or

(d)

Programs that address prevention and cessation of the abuse of various types of drugs, with an emphasis on prevention and cessation of tobacco use; or

(e)

Programs to help reduce exposure to second hand smoke, with an emphasis on children and youth; or

(f)

Tobacco use and substance abuse prevention and cessation services addressed to specific population groups such as adolescents and pregnant women and provided within specific ethnic and low-income communities; or

Page 56, strike lines 1 through 6;

line 7, strike "(e)" and substitute "(g)";

line 9, strike "(f)" and substitute "(h)".

Page 57, line 12, strike "

goals

." and substitute "

goals

;";

after line 12, insert the following:

"(c)

An explanation of how the results achieved by the program contribute to the achievement of the program goals as stated in section 25-3.5-802.

line 19, after "(3)", insert "(a)".

Page 58, after line 1, insert the following:

"(b)

The division may contract with one or more public or private entities to review and compile the reports received pursuant to this section and prepare the recommendations pursuant to paragraph (

) of this subsection (3).

Page 59, line 1, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

line 13, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 65, line 20, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

Page 66, line 6, strike "

agreement

" and substitute "

agreement, other than attorney fees and costs,

JUDICIARY

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

SB00-191

be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.

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PRINTING REPORT

The Chief Clerk reports the following bills have been correctly printed:

HB00-1441, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1445.

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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
First Reading

The following bills were read by title and referred to the committees indicated:

HB00-1444

By Representatives Sinclair, Lee, Gagliardi, Johnson, Miller, Nuñez, Paschall, Stengel, Tochtrop, and Windels, Lee, Gagliardi, Johnson, Miller, Nuñez, Paschall, Stengel, Tochtrop, Windels--Concerning compliance with federal selective service requirements prior to the issuance of drivers' licenses.

Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

HB00-1445

by Representative Stengel--Concerning changes in the fiscal policies of the division of wildlife to allow operation as an enterprise for purposes of section 20 of article X of the state constitution.

Committee on Finance

SB00-119

by Senators Blickensderfer, Powers, Feeley; also Representatives Dean, George, Gordon--Concerning the redistricting process, and making an appropriation therefor.

Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

SB00-124

by Senator Andrews; also Representative Tapia--Concerning literacy in early elementary grades, and, in connection therewith, establishing a read-to-achieve program, and making an appropriation in connection therewith.

Committee on Education

SB00-188

by Senators Blickensderfer, Phillips; also Representative McPherson--Concerning requirements for providing copies of patient records to patients or their designated representatives.

Committee on Health, Environment, Welfare, & Institutions

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INTRODUCTION OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following resolution was read by title and referred to the committee indicated:

SCR00-002

by Senators Blickensderfer, Powers, Feeley; also Representatives Dean, George, Gordon--Concerning the submission to the registered electors of the state of Colorado of an amendment to section 48 of article V of the constitution of the state of Colorado, concerning the timetable for adoption of a redistricting plan for the general assembly.

Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

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INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION

The following resolution was read by title and laid over one day under the rules:

HJR00-1016

by Representatives Gotlieb, Alexander, Coleman, Hefley, Leyba, McPherson, Ragsdale; also Senators Dyer, Evans, Linkhart, Rupert, Wham--Concerning Colorado nonprofit day.

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations help build and sustain healthy communities in our state and enhance the quality of life for Coloradans and for others throughout the country and the world; and

WHEREAS, The thousands of nonprofit organizations based in Colorado contribute significantly to a viable economy by providing Coloradans with jobs, goods, and services; and

WHEREAS, More than half of our state's adult population volunteer time and services for nonprofit organizations; and

WHEREAS, The nonprofit sector acts as a responsible steward of charitable dollars to achieve a diverse range of missions and goals; and

WHEREAS, The nonprofit sector is a responsible partner with private enterprise and government in working to alleviate the most pressing social issues of our time; and

WHEREAS, Nonprofit organizations often fulfill their missions by advocating on behalf of those who cannot advocate for themselves; and

WHEREAS, The nonprofit sector throughout Colorado has a proud history of service, innovation, and social change, and the accomplishments of the sector deserve acknowledgment, affirmation, and celebration; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Sixty-second General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the Senate concurring herein:

That we, the members of the Colorado General Assembly, proclaim March 30, 2000, Colorado nonprofit day.

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House in recess. House reconvened.
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MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Mr. Speaker:

The Senate voted to concur in House amendments to SB00-095 and repassed the bill as amended.

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On motion of Representative Paschall, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., March 16, 2000.

Approved:

RUSSELL GEORGE,

Speaker

Attest:

JUDITH RODRIGUE,

Chief Clerk

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