Date: 03/05/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1147

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 15-1147 to the Committee on ApproPASS



10:08 AM -- HB15-1147

Representative Ginal, sponsor, introduced House Bill 15-1147. The bill creates a licensure program for genetic counselors in the Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Genetic counselors in Colorado must be licensed by June 1, 2016. The bill sets forth the requirements for genetic counselors seeking licensure, including the requirements that applicants be certified as a genetic counselor or a medical geneticist by certain national organizations, unless the applicant meets the criteria for a provisional license while obtaining the national certification. Representative Ginal discussed the fiscal note with the committee.

10:13 AM -- Mr. Saul Larsen, representing the DORA, came to the table answer questions regarding the bill.

10:14 AM -- Ms. Ronnie Hines, representing the DORA DPO, came to the table to answer questions. She stated the licensing fee is based on programming costs and the number of counselors in Colorado.

10:18 AM -- Ms. Mary Freivogel, representing herself as a genetic counselor, testified in support of the bill. She stated that the field needs to be licensed for public safety. She noted other states are currently regulating the profession. She stated that licensure would act as mechanism to allow the public to report harm and create uniform requirements for the field.
BILL:HB15-1147
TIME: 10:26:09 AM
MOVED:Court
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1147 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 8-3.
SECONDED:Pabon
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Conti
Yes
Garnett
Yes
Kagan
Yes
Pabon
Yes
Priola
No
Roupe
Yes
Van Winkle
No
Wilson
No
Foote
Yes
Court
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS