Date: 04/24/2014

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB14-088

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE, & ENVIRONMENT

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment A). The motion p
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment D). The motion p
Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment B), as amended.
Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment C), as amended.
Amend prepared amendment L.010, page 1, line 2, af
Amend prepared amendment L.011, page 1, after line
Amend the reengrossed bill, page 5, before line 9,
Amend the reengrossed bill, page 5, line 12, strik
Refer Senate Bill 14-088, as amended, to the Legis		Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
PASS



02:01 PM -- SB 14-088

Representative Kraft-Tharp presented Senate Bill 14-088. The bill creates a Suicide Prevention Commission (commission) to provide leadership and craft data-driven, evidence-based, and clinically informed recommendations on suicide prevention in Colorado. The commission is required to make recommendations to the governor's office, the Office of Suicide Prevention within the Department of Public Health and Environment (DPHE), and the General Assembly.

Within 60 days of the bill's effective date, the Executive Director of the DPHE will appoint no more than 25 members to the commission. The bill specifies the various sectors and professional backgrounds to be represented on the commission. Commission members will not be compensated for their time but may seek travel reimbursement. The DPHE will provide administrative support for the commission and will include its recommendations in an annual report submitted to the General Assembly.

Under the bill, the DPHE may accept gifts, grants, and donations from public and private entities to help finance the direct and indirect costs of the commission. All funds will be transferred to the Suicide Prevention Coordination Cash Fund. The commission is repealed on September 1, 2024.

02:05 PM -- Susan Marine, representing the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her personal losses to suicide and her organization. She stated that the bill creates a public-private partnership and will increase public awareness about suicide. She discussed the diversity of the commission's membership. Ms. Marine responded to questions about the Office of Suicide Prevention, Colorado's suicide rates, and the commission.

02:15 PM -- Jarrod Hindman, representing the DPHE, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the Office of Suicide Prevention. Mr. Hindman responded to questions about how the commission will interact with the Office of Suicide Prevention. Representative Kraft-Tharp stated the bill establishes a public-private partnership.

Mr. Hindman and Representative Kraft-Tharp responded to questions about the commission members. Mr. Hindman responded to questions about whether the model outlined in the bill has worked in other states. He discussed the 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Colorado's suicide rates. Mr. Hindman responded to questions about whether demographic data of suicide victims is tracked, the suicide rate for seniors, and the grants provided by the Office of Suicide Prevention. Representative Kraft-Tharp further discussed the commission membership. Mr. Hindman responded to questions about the difference between the commission and the existing Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, whether there will be a duplication of efforts to address suicide, and whether there are existing best practice models for suicide prevention.

02:39 PM

Mr. Hindman responded to questions about the bill's fiscal note. Representative Kraft-Tharp discussed Oregon's requirement for suicide prevention training for certain professionals. Mr. Hindman stated the commission would not be directly providing services in response to a question. Mr. Hindman responded to questions about how the commission would work with existing community suicide prevention organizations. Representative Kraft-Tharp responded to questions about the bill's fiscal note and the additional FTE created by the bill. Mr. Hindman responded to questions about the staff of the Office of Suicide Prevention and whether the bill will decentralize suicide prevention efforts. He responded to questions about the role of the commission, how the commission will be different from existing suicide prevention entities, how often the commission will meet, and the staffing for the commission.

02:50 PM -- Dr. Barbara Becker, representing Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, testified in support of the bill. She discussed how the commission will help address mental health needs in the state, community mental health centers, and the need for organized, data-driven, concentrated efforts.

02:55 PM -- Dr. Michael Allen, representing the Colorado Psychiatric Society and the Colorado Trust's Convening for Colorado Grant Program, testified in support of the bill. He discussed suicide-related statistics, why he believes government should be involved in suicide prevention efforts, and the role of the commission. Dr. Allen responded to questions about potential funding for the commission from private sources and the representatives on the commission. The committee continued to dialogue with Dr. Allen about suicide.

03:10 PM

Representative Kraft-Tharp explained amendment L.007 (Attachment A).

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BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:11:46 PM
MOVED:Schafer
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Singer
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


03:12 PM

Representative Kraft-Tharp explained amendment L.010 (Attachment B). She responded to questions about amendment L.010. Kristen Forrestal, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions about amendment L.010. The committee discussed amendment L.010 and the appointments to the commission.

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BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:19:59 PM
MOVED:McNulty
MOTION:Amend prepared amendment L.010, page 1, line 2, after "SENATE" insert "AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL JOINTLY" and after "MEMBER" insert "OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:McCann
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:20:31 PM
MOVED:Schafer
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment B), as amended. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Singer
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


03:20 PM

Representative McCann discussed changing the reference to co-chairpersons to executive director on page 5, line 12, of the reengrossed bill.
BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:21:34 PM
MOVED:McCann
MOTION:Amend the reengrossed bill, page 5, line 12, strike "CO-CHAIRPERSONS" and substitute "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:McNulty
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

03:20 PM

Representative McNulty and Representative Fields discussed cyber bullying. Representative Kraft-Tharp discussed amending the bill to include a representative from the school safety resource center with experience in cyber bullying. The committee discussed the representatives on the commission.
BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:27:19 PM
MOVED:McNulty
MOTION:Amend the reengrossed bill, page 5, before line 9, insert "A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SCHOOL SAFETY RESOURCE CENTER WITH EXPERIENCE IN BULLYING, INCLUDING CYBER BULLYING; AND" and adjust the number of the commission members as appropriate. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Landgraf
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


03:32 PM

Representative McNulty discussed amendment L.011 (Attachment C). The committee discussed amendment L.011.

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BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:33:07 PM
MOVED:McNulty
MOTION:Amend prepared amendment L.011, page 1, after line 4, insert "Renumber succeeding subparagraphs accordingly.". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Landgraf
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

03:32 PM

The committee discussed amendment L.011 with Representative Kraft-Tharp. Representative Kraft-Tharp responded to questions about the length of the commission members' terms.
BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:34:18 PM
MOVED:McNulty
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment C), as amended. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Landgraf
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


03:36 PM

Representative Fields explained amendment L.009 (Attachment D).

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BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:36:42 PM
MOVED:Fields
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Schafer
VOTE
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Landgraf
McNulty
Primavera
Singer
Swalm
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


03:37 PM

The committee discussed the bill. Representative Kraft-Tharp made concluding remarks about the bill.
BILL:SB14-088
TIME: 03:41:31 PM
MOVED:Schafer
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 14-088, as amended, to the Legislative Council Committee. The motion passed on a vote of 8-3.
SECONDED:Fields
VOTE
Fields
Yes
Ginal
Yes
Humphrey
No
Joshi
No
Landgraf
Yes
McNulty
Yes
Primavera
Yes
Singer
Yes
Swalm
No
Schafer
Yes
McCann
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


03:42 PM

The committee took a brief recess.