Date: 03/11/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1143

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment G). The motion p
Postpone House Bill 15-1143 indefinitely. The moti
Refer House Bill 15-1143, as amended, to the Commi		Pass Without Objection
PASS
FAIL



03:29 PM -- HB15-1143

Representative Conti, sponsor, introduced House Bill 15-1143. As amended by the House Health, Insurance, and Environment Committee, the bill provides a state income tax credit for up to $3,000 per year for out-of-pocket costs for durable medical equipment, telehealth equipment, home modifications, or home health care services incurred by a taxpayer who is 75 years of age or older. Representative Conti distributed handouts to the committee (Attachments D, E, and F). She noted the aging population in Colorado and discussed their care needs. She stated that keeping people in their homes can save the state money. She also discussed the fiscal notes and other fiscal impacts of the bill.

15HouseFin0311AttachD.pdf15HouseFin0311AttachD.pdf 15HouseFin0311AttachE.pdf15HouseFin0311AttachE.pdf

15HouseFin0311AttachF.pdf15HouseFin0311AttachF.pdf

03:32 PM -- Ms. Arlene Miles, representing Colorado Health Care Association, testified in support of the bill. She stated the bill creates incentives for people to stay in their homes instead of living in nursing facilities. She discussed the financial burdens of seniors in Colorado.

03:37 PM -- Mr. John Baumgarten, representing Virtual Care Works, testified in support of the bill. He spoke about his company's ability to provide home health care medical equipment. He discussed the savings benefits of persons staying in their homes instead of utilizing the emergency room or other services.

03:43 PM -- Mr. Corky Kyle, representing the Colorado Assisted Living Association, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the growing need for services and associated costs for seniors in Colorado.

03:46 PM -- Ms. Diane Protipapa, representing the Alzheimer's Association, testified in support of the bill. She discussed the benefits of keeping people in their homes. She noted that there is a wait list for people waiting to get into cognitive assisted living.

03:50 PM -- Ms. Ellen Caruso, representing Home Care Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She discussed the benefits of the bill to seniors in Colorado.

03:51 PM -- Ms. Betsy Murray, representing Accessible Systems, testified in support the bill. She discussed the personal experiences of people who would benefit from this bill.

03:52 PM -- Mr. Ed Shackelford, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the rising costs of senior care in Colorado. He also discussed the benefits of keeping people in their homes longer.

04:05 PM -- Ms. Natalie Mullis, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer questions regarding the fiscal note.

04:09 PM -- Mr. Kevin Bronski, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), came to the table to discuss the FTE numbers in the fiscal note. He discussed the hiring needs of DOR.

04:14 PM -- Mr. John Vecchiarelli, representing DOR, came to the table to discuss programming costs. He noted that the whole programming system at DOR is contracted.
BILL:HB15-1143
TIME: 04:20:19 PM
MOVED:Conti
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection.
15HouseFin0311AttachG.pdf15HouseFin0311AttachG.pdf
SECONDED:Court
VOTE
Becker K.
Conti
Garnett
Kagan
Pabon
Priola
Roupe
Van Winkle
Wilson
Foote
Court
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:HB15-1143
TIME: 04:21:04 PM
MOVED:Conti
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1143, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion failed on a vote of 5-6.
SECONDED:Priola
VOTE
Becker K.
No
Conti
Yes
Garnett
No
Kagan
No
Pabon
No
Priola
Yes
Roupe
Yes
Van Winkle
Yes
Wilson
Yes
Foote
No
Court
No
YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:HB15-1143
TIME: 04:27:21 PM
MOVED:Court
MOTION:Postpone House Bill 15-1143 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:Foote
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Conti
No
Garnett
Yes
Kagan
Yes
Pabon
Yes
Priola
No
Roupe
No
Van Winkle
No
Wilson
No
Foote
Yes
Court
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS