Bill Summary for Bill Number HB12-1210

Date: 02/14/2012

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB12-1210

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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Action Taken:

Move to amend the bill on page 2, line 21, strike
Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion f
Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion p
Moved amendment L.004 (Attachment C). The motion p
Moved amendment L.005 (Attachment D). The motion p
Moved amendment L.006 (Attachment E). The motion f
Moved amendment L.007 (Attachment F). The motion f
Moved to amend amendment L.005 to add advanced pra
Moved to refer House Bill 12-1210, as amended, to

Pass Without Objection
TIE
Pass Without Objection
PASS
Pass Without Objection
FAIL
TIE
FAIL
PASS

11:41 AM -- House Bill 12-1210

Representative Beezley, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 12-1210. The bill allows a person who holds a valid professional license, registration, or certification in another state to practice his or her profession in Colorado for up to one year before having to meet the state's authorizing requirements, providing the person:

is not disqualified for some other reason;
consents to be subject to the jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the Division of Registrations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA); and
applies for an active Colorado license, registration, or certification within 30 days of beginning practice.

11:44 AM -- Arlene Miles, representing the Colorado Health Care Association, testified in support of the bill. She explained why the bill is necessary, stating that in some areas of the state, such as rural areas, it is difficult to find licensed administrators. She explained that both federal and state law requires that there be a licensed administrator in every nursing care facility at all times. Representative Williams asked whether the licensing requirements vary from state to state. A discussion ensued regarding varying requirements for licenses.

11:56 AM -- Diana Orf, representing the Dental Hygienists Association of Colorado, stated that the concern she has with the bill is that the scope of practice for dental hygienists in Colorado may be different than in other states. Ms. Orf stated that the bill could allow an hygienist to practice for up to 60 days before it is confirmed whether they have a valid license or not.

12:00 PM -- Marilen Reimer, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado, testified against the bill. She asked that engineers be exempt from the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

12:07 PM -- Gwenne Hume, representing optometrists, testified against the bill and asked that optometrists be exempt from the bill. She talked about the different requirements in other states for optometrists and responded to questions from the committee. A discussion ensued about DORA's current regulatory authority.

12:24 PM -- Mark Ruzzin, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. He talked about the difficulties people have had in Boulder County obtaining a license upon moving to Colorado.

12:29 PM -- Janet Stephens, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified on the bill. She explained that her organization is monitoring the bill and that they have some concerns over liability. Ms. Stephens stated she was also speaking on behalf of the Mental Health Professionals of Colorado.

12:34 PM -- Betsy Murray, representing the American Physical Therapist Association of Colorado, mentioned some concerns they have with the bill.


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	12:38:57 PM
MOVED:	Swalm
MOTION:	Move to amend the bill on page 2, line 21, strike "WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER" and substitute "PRIOR TO". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Holbert
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Holbert
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola
	Singer
	Soper
	Swerdfeger	Excused
	Szabo
	Tyler
	Williams A.
	Wilson
	Swalm
	Liston

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	12:39:30 PM
MOVED:	Holbert
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion failed on a 5-5 vote.
SECONDED:	Swalm
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Holbert	Yes
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola	Yes
	Singer	No
	Soper	No
	Swerdfeger	Excused
	Szabo	Yes
	Tyler	No
	Williams A.	No
	Wilson	No
	Swalm	Yes
	Liston	Excused

YES: 5 NO: 5 EXC: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	12:47:00 PM
MOVED:	Liston
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Swalm
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Holbert
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola
	Singer
	Soper
	Swerdfeger	Excused
	Szabo
	Tyler
	Williams A.
	Wilson
	Swalm
	Liston

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	12:48:31 PM
MOVED:	Tyler
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.004 (Attachment C). The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:	Williams A.
		VOTE
	Balmer	No
	Holbert	No
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola	No
	Singer	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Swerdfeger	Excused
	Szabo	No
	Tyler	Yes
	Williams A.	Yes
	Wilson	Yes
	Swalm	No
	Liston	Yes

YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	12:52:41 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.005 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Priola
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Holbert
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola
	Singer
	Soper
	Swerdfeger
	Szabo
	Tyler
	Williams A.
	Wilson
	Swalm
	Liston

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	12:54:02 PM
MOVED:	Tyler
MOTION:	Moved to amend amendment L.005 to add advanced practice nurses. The motion failed on a vote of 5-7.
SECONDED:	Singer
		VOTE
	Balmer	No
	Holbert	No
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola	No
	Singer	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Swerdfeger	No
	Szabo	No
	Tyler	Yes
	Williams A.	Yes
	Wilson	Yes
	Swalm	No
	Liston	No

YES: 5 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	12:59:31 PM
MOVED:	Wilson
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.006 (Attachment E). The motion failed on a vote of 5-7.
SECONDED:	Singer
		VOTE
	Balmer	No
	Holbert	No
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola	No
	Singer	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Swerdfeger	No
	Szabo	No
	Tyler	Yes
	Williams A.	Yes
	Wilson	Yes
	Swalm	No
	Liston	No

YES: 5 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	01:02:16 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.007 (Attachment F). The motion failed on a 6-6 vote.
SECONDED:	Holbert
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Holbert	No
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola	No
	Singer	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Swerdfeger	No
	Szabo	No
	Tyler	Yes
	Williams A.	Yes
	Wilson	Yes
	Swalm	No
	Liston	No

YES: 6 NO: 6 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE

01:05 PM

Committee members made comments on the bill.


BILL:	HB12-1210
TIME:	01:16:42 PM
MOVED:	Szabo
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 12-1210, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 8-4.
SECONDED:	Liston
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Holbert	Yes
	Miklosi	Excused
	Priola	Yes
	Singer	Yes
	Soper	No
	Swerdfeger	Yes
	Szabo	Yes
	Tyler	No
	Williams A.	No
	Wilson	No
	Swalm	Yes
	Liston	Yes

Final YES: 8 NO: 4 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:16 PM

The committee took a recess.