Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (02/26/2009)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Date:	02/26/2009	ATTENDANCE

Time:	01:32 PM to 05:37 PM	Carroll M.	X
		Lundberg	X
Place:	SCR 356	Mitchell	*
		Morse	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Newell	*
	Senator Boyd	Schultheis	X
		Tochtrop	X
This Report was prepared by		Boyd	*
	Elizabeth Burger
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
Conf 09-Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission HB09-1078 SB09-226 SB09-011 SB09-225 HB09-1012 HB09-1007		Favorably Refer to the Full Senate Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to Appropriations Postponed Indefinitely Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:34 PM

Roger Freeman, Lynn Kornfeld, and Aleksandr "Alek" Orloff, appointees to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission, described their backgrounds and interest in serving on the commission. Copies of their appointment letters and resumes were distributed to the committee (Attachment A).

(Attachment A can be viewed at State Archives)


BILL:	Conf 09-Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission
TIME:	01:39:49 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Refer the appointments of Roger Freeman, Lynn Kornfeld, and Aleksandr "Alek" Orloff to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission to the full Senate with favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 6-0 roll call vote, with one member excused.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	Yes
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Excused
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Yes
	Boyd	Excused

Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:40 PM -- House Bill 09-1078

Senator Hodge introduced House Bill 09-1078. The bill requires that the Department of Human Services make available to foster parents training concerning individualized education programs (IEPs). She responded to questions from Senator Mitchell regarding why a statutory change was necessary to implement the bill's provisions.

01:44 PM -- James Faulkner, representing Bridging the Gap, testified in support of the bill. He stated the bill will help children in foster care homes to receive help with their school work and to allow foster parents to understand what provisions are in the IEP.

01:46 PM -- Kirsten Malm, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), testified that the bill will equip foster parents to become effective advocates for children who have IEPs. She stated that federal legislation authorizes foster parents to sign off on IEPs. She stated that the bill doesn't require parents to receive the training, but gives them the option. Senator Schultheis and Senator Mitchell further discussed why legislation is necessary to implement the bill's provisions.

01:51 PM -- Michael Gallegos, Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. He stated that the bill will continue to support foster care parents in caring for children placed in out-of-home care. He responded to questions from Senator Lundberg regarding local involvement in the training provided to foster parents.

01:53 PM -- Andi Leopoldus, Bridging the Gap, CASA, and Colorado ARCs, responded to previous committee questions regarding why a statutory change was necessary to implement the bill's provisions. She stated that advocacy groups have previously provided the training, and that by putting the training requirement into statute, it will create a right of foster parents to receive the training.

01:55 PM

Senator Hodge gave concluding remarks. She distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Amendment L.001 specifies that the Departments of Human Services and Education must ensure coordination between local county departments of human or social services and local school districts in implementing the training.


BILL:	HB09-1078
TIME:	01:55:40 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Adopt prepared amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB09-1078
TIME:	01:55:53 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 09-1078, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole, with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on an 8-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	Yes
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Yes
	Boyd	Yes

Final YES: 8 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:56 PM -- Senate Bill 09-226

Senator Sandoval introduced Senate Bill 09-226. The bill requires the State Board of Education to promulgate rules establishing a policy for the management of food allergies and anaphylaxis among students in the state. Each school district must adopt a policy for the management of food allergies and anaphylaxis. In addition, each school must make available self-injectable epinephrine (epi-pen) to provide medical treatment in the event that a student suffers anaphylaxis as a result of an allergic reaction to food. She responded to questions from Senator Lundberg regarding whether celiac disease would be covered by the bill. She distributed three amendments to the bill, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments C through E) and a fact sheet concerning the bill (Attachment F).

02:04 PM -- Dr. David Fleischer, National Jewish Health, testified that food allergies among children is a growing health issue. He stated that 84 percent of schools have reported having children with a known food allergy enrolled in the school. He stated that Colorado schools need a comprehensive policy to address food allergies among students. He stated that nine states have passed legislation requiring school districts to develop a plan to address food allergies in the school. He responded to questions from Senator Lundberg regarding whether or not the bill would cover celiac disease, responding that while celiac disease is related to a food allergy, the bill's provisions are related to allergies that can lead to anaphylaxis.

02:09 PM -- Dr. Michael Volz, Colorado Allergy and Asthma Society, testified in support of the bill. He testified regarding his experience working with school districts in developing plans for addressing school allergies. He responded to questions from Senator Carroll regarding whether there is a model that school districts can use when implementing food allergy policies.

02:14 PM -- JoAnn Trujillo Hays, representing herself, testified regarding her experiences as a school principal. She stated that it requires extensive time to manage the health needs of children with severe allergies. She stated that a standard form with standard guidelines is necessary for schools.

02:16 PM -- Lynn Jenkins-Wygreu, representing herself, testified regarding her experiences as a school nurse. She stated that the school district that she works for recently implemented a food allergy policy, which has created awareness and accountability. She responded to questions from Senator Schultheis regarding the impetus for the development of the policy.

02:19 PM -- Dr. Gary Coulter, School District 20, testified that the district has developed a policy on food allergies after months of work by various stakeholders. He stated that the district's policy could be used as a model for other school districts. He responded to questions from Senator Schultheis regarding whether legislation was necessary to implement the provisions of the bill. He responded to additional questions regarding Senator Carroll regarding why there seems to be an increase in the number of food allergies among children.

02:29 PM -- Morgan Smith, representing himself, testified regarding his experience with food allergies. He stated that his life depends on protections provided by the rest of the school community.

02:31 PM -- Nicole Smith, representing herself, stated that many students do not attend schools in districts with an established allergy policy. She stated many schools do not have experience addressing food allergies. She emphasized the need for guidelines for food allergic students, and stated that the bill will allow all food allergic children to safely attend schools.

02:36 PM -- Jim Pietrangelo, representing himself, testified regarding the importance of plans and procedures for schools to address food allergies. He spoke to importance of quick response to incidents of anaphylaxis. He stated that putting policies in place will allow for training for personnel in emergency situations. He responded to questions from Senator Carroll regarding what may happen if an epi-pen were not immediately available to treat individuals in anaphylactic shock.

02:42 PM -- Catherine Teck, representing herself, testified regarding her son's food allergies. She stated that every child deserves to feel safe, but also to be included in school activities.

02:44 PM -- Katie Martin, representing herself, testified that food allergies are a matter of life and death. She stated that there should be a unified, approach to addressing food allergies in schools.

02:47 PM -- Paulette Joswick, representing herself, testified that her school district has comprehensive guideline regarding treatment for allergies. She asked why the bill wasn't inclusive of other types of allergies. She spoke to her concern that the bill does not reference school nurses, stating that the bill's required training should be conducted by a nurse. She questioned the need for a bill to implement policies to address food allergies, stating that various state and federal laws already required that children in schools be protected. Senator Sandoval responded to comments from the witness, stating she intended to ask the committee to adopt an amendment that would involve school nurses in the training. Senator Sandoval commented that the bill was modeled on federal legislation, and spoke to the bill's interaction with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

02:56 PM -- Linda Oustecky, Colorado Association of School Nurses, testified that the bill does not encompass other life threatening allergies, including allergies to latex and insects. She testified that she was disturbed that school nurses were not included in the bill's provisions. She testified regarding amendments the association is seeking to the bill. Senator Boyd commented that the bill's title is not broad enough to incorporate amendments related to other allergies. She reiterated that one of the proposed amendments will incorporate language concerning school nurses.

03:01 PM -- Leah Wyckoff, school nurse, testified that school nurses are uniquely situation to implement plans related to students with allergic reactions. She reiterated the importance of school nurses in responding to situations involving student allergies.

03:03 PM -- Bruce Caughey, Colorado Association of School Executives, testified regarding the association's concerns with the bill. He stated that students' health is paramount, but that the association has concerns with the form to be developed by the Department of Public Health and Environment. He stated that the Department of Education already has developed a form that is in use, and it could be a could template for schools in the state. He testified regarding the bill's requirement that a parent provide information to the school on the form. He encouraged an amendment that would allow a group of individuals, including physicians and parents, to develop a plan for addressing food allergies.

03:06 PM

Senator Sandoval gave concluding remarks regarding the bill. She stated that the current form used by the Department of Education is not adequate to meet the needs of children with food allergies. She reiterated that the bill was modeled after federal legislation. She responded to questions from Senator Mitchell regarding whether or not she had received feedback from the Department of Education on the bill. Senator Sandoval explained the provisions of the amendments. Amendment L.002 (Attachment C) specifies the staff who must receive emergency anaphylaxis training, amendment L.003 (Attachment D) strikes the bill's requirements that schools have epi-pens, and amendment L.004 (Attachment E) specifies that emergency personnel be contacted in the event that a student suffers an allergic reaction. In addition, amendment L.004 changes requirements related to an assessment of a student's readiness to carry and potentially self-administer epinephrine or other medication. Senator Carroll moved an amendment to prepared amendment L.002 specifying that a school nurse must be consulted in determining the appropriate staff to receive training in emergency anaphylaxis treatment.


BILL:	SB09-226
TIME:	03:08:46 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Amend prepared amendment L.002, line 4, after "EXECUTIVE", insert "IN CONSULTATION WITH THE SCHOOL NURSE". The motion passed without objection
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	SB09-226
TIME:	03:10:34 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Adopt prepared amendment L.002 (Attachment C), as amended. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	SB09-226
TIME:	03:10:42 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Adopt prepared amendment L.003 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	SB09-226
TIME:	03:11:29 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Adopt prepared amendment L.004 (Attachment E). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

03:13 PM

Prior to the vote, Senator Sandoval and various committee members discussed potential amendments to the bill.


BILL:	SB09-226
TIME:	03:13:43 PM
MOVED:	Carroll M.
MOTION:	Refer Senate Bill 09-226, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a 8-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	Yes
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Yes
	Boyd	Yes

Final YES: 8 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:18 PM -- Senate Bill 09-011

Senator Boyd introduced Senate Bill 09-011. The bill was recommended by the Health Care Task Force. Senator Boyd stated that the bill codifies the major recommendation of the House Joint Resolution 07-1050 Task Force on Behavioral Health which was to create a commission to assure the implementation of an integrated behavioral health system in the state. She asked that the bill be postponed indefinitely, and explained her reasons for the request. Senator Boyd stated that she will sponsor a resolution containing many of the provisions of Senate Bill 09-011.


BILL:	SB09-011
TIME:	03:23:04 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Postpone indefinitely Senate Bill 09-011. The motion passed on a 6-1 roll call vote, with one member excused.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	No
	Morse	Excused
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Yes
	Boyd	Yes

Final YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:24 PM

Senator Boyd thanked the members of the House Joint Resolution 07-1050 Task Force.

03:24 PM -- Senate Bill 09-225

Senator Tochtrop announced that witness testimony on Senate Bill 08-225 would be limited to 20 minutes for proponents and 20 minutes for opponents. Senator Boyd introduced Senate Bill 09-225. The bill defines "contraceptive" or "contraception" as a medically acceptable drug, device, or procedure used to prevent pregnancy. She testified regarding the importance of contraceptive devices. She referenced Amendment 48, which was considered by voters in 2008. Amendment 48 would have defined the term "person" for purposes of three sections of the state constitution. Senator Boyd stated that it was clear to her that the people of Colorado wish to protect contraception and remove it from the debate on abortion. She stated the definition will apply to all statutes. She responded to questions from Senator Mitchell regarding the bill's relationship to Amendment 48. She further responded to questions from Senator Schultheis regarding procedures that may prevent pregnancy. She clarified that the bill does not encompass abortion.

03:32 PM -- Myra Young, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified that the bill's definition allows for the incorporation of various forms of contraception. She gave examples of drugs, devices, and procedures that prevent pregnancies. She discussed the definition of pregnancy. She stated that the bill accurately defines contraception and distinguishes between methods and procedures that prevent a pregnancy and those that end a pregnancy. Senator Lundberg discussed the definition of pregnancy offered by witness.

03:37 PM -- Stephanie Begun, representing herself, testified that information about contraceptives was important to her and her husband's decision to start a family. She responded to questions from Senator Mitchell regarding whether she has felt as though she has been barred from accessing contraception in the past.

03:40 PM -- Toni Pannetta, NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She described the health benefits of contraception and testified regarding the importance of information regarding contraception. She stated that 4 in 10 pregnancies in Colorado are unintended. She responded to questions from Senator Mitchell regarding the bill's relationship to Amendment 48 and the barriers to access to contraception.

03:48 PM -- Jacey Montoya, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill. She testified that access to birth control allows women to achieve self-sufficiency and plan their lives. She stated that adding a definition of contraceptive to the statutes will bring clarity to the issue, and will help society understand that birth control has a specific purpose.

03:50 PM -- Mary Kobey, representing herself as a member of the Board of Trustees of Planned Parenthood, stated that birth control was basic to her health and that of her family. She stated that increased access to birth control reduces abortion. She asked the committee to support the bill.

03:51 PM -- Malliga Och, representing herself, testified in support of adding a definition of contraception to the statutes. She stated that birth control is important to her overall health. She testified regarding her experiences with scoliosis, describing the medical complications that may occur if she were to become pregnant.
03:55 PM -- Rebecca Messall, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. She stated that the bill is a radical departure from the views of Colorado voters. She stated that many forms of contraception are abortifacients and that Senate Bill 09-225 fails to give women a choice in contraceptive products and fails to inform women that the products have an abortifacient component. Senator Mitchell asked Senator Boyd to comment on the difference between contraceptives that prevent ovulation and those that prevent implantation of embryos, and whether the bill was obscuring the difference between the two. Ms. Messall commented on the availability of disclosure materials for contraception. Senator Boyd and Ms. Messall discussed whether the bill will supersede existing definitions of contraception in the statutes. Senator Carroll and the Ms. Messall discussed the definition of contraception.


BILL:	SB09-225
TIME:	04:17:28 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Refer Senate Bill 09-225 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a 5-3 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Lundberg	No
	Mitchell	No
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	No
	Tochtrop	Yes
	Boyd	Yes

Final YES: 5 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:19 PM -- House Bill 09-1012

Senator Mitchell and Senator Newell introduced House Bill 09-1012. The bill authorizes individual and group health insurance plans in the state to offer incentives for covered persons and groups to participate in wellness and prevention programs. Two amendments were distributed to the committee L.011 and L.013 (Attachments G and H). Senator Newell stated that wellness and prevention programs are valuable for employers. Senator Mitchell responded to questions from Senator Schultheis regarding why legislation was necessary to implement the bill's provisions, stating that right now it is illegal for insurers to grant discounts for healthy behavior. Senator Mitchell and Senator Schultheis further discussed why legislation was necessary to implement the bill's provisions. Senator Mitchell responded to comments from Senator Carroll regarding the bill's interaction with House Bill 07-1355, which prohibited rate banding in the small group market. Senator Mitchell and Senator Carroll discussed privacy protections for employees who participate in wellness programs. Senator Newell emphasized that the programs are voluntary. Senator Schultheis commented on the amendments to the bill added in the House of Representatives, which require the Division of Insurance to collect and maintain data on wellness programs.

04:43 PM -- Cindy Sovine Miller, Colorado State Association of Health Underwriters, distributed a handout regarding the bill (Attachments I). She stated that the bill creates an incentive for employers to offer programs that ultimately lower health insurance costs. Ms. Sovine Miller responded to questions from Senator Carroll regarding how the incentives are triggered, and Senator Mitchell stated that the bill is purposely silent on that issue and that those levels will be determined by insurers and employers.

04:50 PM -- Dr. Steve Summey, testified in support of the bill. He stated the bill will help motivate people to make changes towards health and wellness. The committee discussed whether or not employees could be required to participate in the wellness programs as a condition of employment.

04:57 PM -- Colleen Reilly, President, Total Well Being, testified in support of the bill. She testified that she has seen that the use of wellness programs reduces health care costs. She discussed a study that showed that 50 percent of a person's health care costs are driven by behavior. She stated that allowing employers to receive health insurance discounts will motivate employers to offer the programs.

05:00 PM -- Steve Bieringer, American Diabetes Association, testified in support of the bill.

05:02 PM -- Fofi Mendez, Colorado Association of Family Physicians, testified in support of the bill. She spoke in support of amendment L.013 (Attachment H), which concerns patient-centered medical homes.

05:04 PM -- Dr. David Tinkelman, National Jewish Health, testified regarding wellness programs on smoking cessation and weight management that he has helped establish.

05:09 PM -- Sue Hrenko, Quest Diagnostics, testified regarding wellness incentive programs offered by her company, stating that participation in the programs doubled when participation in the program was tied to discounted health insurance premiums. A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment J). She described the confidentiality protections in place for the program.

05:12 PM -- Shayne Madsen, Quest Diagnosis, testified in support of the bill. She stated that employers receive aggregated data on employee results in the wellness program. Ms. Hrenko responded to questions from Senator Boyd regarding how employees are notified if their medical tests are found to be abnormal. Senator Mitchell and Senator Newell offered additional clarification.

05:14 PM -- Jerry McElroy, Kaiser Permanente, testified regarding clarifications his organization is seeking to the bill. He asked that the bill be amended to specify that it applies to the small, rather than the large, group market. Additionally, he requested a change to terminology regarding the data that is shared with the employer. Finally, he requested that the bill be amended to ensure that the list of wellness programs that may be offered is not exhaustive. An additional amendment, L.014, was distributed to the committee (Attachment K).

05:17 PM

Senator Newell described the amendments. Amendment L.011 (Attachment G) clarifies the bill's interaction with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Amendment L.013 (Attachment H) adds patient-centered medical home programs to the list of wellness and prevention programs authorized by the bill. Amendment L.014 (Attachment K) specifies that the bill applies to the small group market, that the list of wellness and prevention programs authorized by the bill is not exhaustive, and specifies that individually identifiable data is not shared with an employer.


BILL:	HB09-1012
TIME:	05:17:45 PM
MOVED:	Newell
MOTION:	Adopt prepared amendment L.011 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB09-1012
TIME:	05:19:49 PM
MOVED:	Newell
MOTION:	Adopt prepared amendment L.013 (Attachment H). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

05:22 PM

Senator Carroll requested that amendment L.014 (Attachment K) be severed. The amendment was severed into three sections, with severed section 1 consisting of line 10 of the amendment, severed section 2 consisting of lines 13 and 14 of the amendment, and severed section 3 consisting of the remainder of the amendment.


BILL:	HB09-1012
TIME:	05:22:01 PM
MOVED:	Mitchell
MOTION:	Adopt severed section 1 of amendment L.014. Severed section 1 consists of line 10 of the amendment. The motion passed on a 6-1 roll call vote, with one member excused.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	Yes
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Excused
	Boyd	Yes

Not Final YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB09-1012
TIME:	05:27:51 PM
MOVED:	Mitchell
MOTION:	Adopt severed section 2 of amendment L.014. Severed section 2 consists of lines 13 and 14 of the amendment. The motion passed on a 6-1 roll call vote, with one member excused.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	Yes
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Excused
	Boyd	Yes

Not Final YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB09-1012
TIME:	05:28:28 PM
MOVED:	Mitchell
MOTION:	Adopt severed section 3 of amendment L.014. Severed section 3 consists of the entirety of amendment L.014 with the exception of lines 10, 13, and 14. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.
	Lundberg
	Mitchell
	Morse
	Newell
	Schultheis
	Tochtrop	Excused
	Boyd

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB09-1012
TIME:	05:28:38 PM
MOVED:	Newell
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 09-1012, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a 7-0 roll call vote, with one member excused.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	Yes
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Excused
	Boyd	Yes

Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

05:29 PM -- House Bill 09-1007

Senator Newell introduced House Bill 09-1007. The bill requires a representative from the field of domestic violence to be part of a local interagency oversight group in a collaborative management program of multi-agency services provide to children and families, if such person is available.

05:31 PM -- Ruth Glenn, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill and distributed a fact sheet on the bill (Attachment L). She responded to questions from Senator Lundberg regarding the fiscal impact of the bill.

05:35 PM -- Sheri Danz, Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill.


BILL:	HB09-1007
TIME:	05:35:38 PM
MOVED:	Newell
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 09-1007 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a 6-0 roll call vote, with 2 members excused.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Mitchell	Excused
	Morse	Yes
	Newell	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Tochtrop	Excused
	Boyd	Yes

Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

05:36 PM

The committee recessed.