Date: 03/07/2013

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB13-152

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE & ENVIRONMENT

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer Senate Bill 13-152 to the Committee of the WPASS



01:33 PM -- Senate Bill 13-152

Representative May presented Senate Bill 13-152 concerning the continuation of the asbestos abatement certification process conducted by the Department of Public Health and Environment. The bill extends the authority for the asbestos abatement program until September 1, 2022. The bill also amends existing requirements to include a provision that local governments compel applicants for renovation and demolition permits to disclose knowledge that an asbestos inspection has been performed at the subject property. Representative May discussed the asbestos abatement program and responded to questions from the committee. A letter from the Colorado Environmental Professionals Association was provided to the committee (Attachment A).

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01:37 PM -- Brian Tobias, Department of Regulatory Agencies, provided an overview of the sunset process.


01:41 PM -- Laura Shumpert, Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Shumpert responded to a question from Representative Schafer about how long it takes local governments to update building permit application forms for permits to renovate or demolish property.

BILL:SB13-152
TIME: 01:44:23 PM
MOVED:Primavera
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 13-152 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 8-1, with 2 members excused.
SECONDED:Young
VOTE
Conti
Yes
Fields
Yes
Ginal
Yes
Humphrey
Excused
Joshi
No
Primavera
Yes
Stephens
Yes
Swalm
Excused
Young
Yes
Schafer
Yes
McCann
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




01:45 PM

Representative McCann reminded the committee of the joint meeting of the House Health, Insurance, and Environment Committee and the House Public Health Care and Human Services Committees to hear a presentation on the Accountable Care Collaborative and Regional Care Collaborative Organizations. Representative McCann recessed the committee.