Final
BILL SUMMARY for
HB05-1284
HOUSE
COMMITTEE ON
EDUCATION
Votes:
Action Taken:
Moved to refer House Bill 05-1284 to the Committee
PASS
02:20 PM -- House Bill 05-1284
Representative McCluskey reviewed the provisions of House Bill 05-1284, concerning repeal of the prohibition on mandatory health insurance for students enrolling in state institutions of higher education.
02:23 PM
The following persons testified:
02:23 PM --
Tyson Valenzuela, representing the students of Colorado State University at Pueblo and the Colorado State University Board of Governors, testified in support of the bill. He said that students at his campus often need medical attention beyond what is offered at the student health center, but cannot address health needs for cost reasons.
02:27 PM --
Katie Clausen, representing the students of Colorado State University and the Colorado State University Board of Governors, testified in support of the bill.
02:29 PM
Representative McCluskey responded to questions from committee members. Mr. Valenzuela and Ms. Clausen made further comments about the difficulties that students may have in carrying health insurance.
02:37 PM --
Janet Fox Stephens, representing the Colorado Health and Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill. She said that the uninsured and underinsured populations are a high priority for her association.
02:40 PM --
Ed Bowditch, a Vice-Chancellor for the Colorado State University system, testified in support of the bill.
02:45 PM
Mr. Bowditch responded to questions regarding the current costs for optional plans at the Colorado State University campuses.
BILL:
HB05-1284
TIME:
02:46:57 PM
MOVED:
Pommer
MOTION:
Moved to refer House Bill 05-1284 to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 12-1 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
Todd
VOTE
Balmer
Yes
Benefield
Yes
King
No
Larson
Yes
McKinley
Yes
Penry
Yes
Pommer
Yes
Rose
Yes
Solano
Yes
Todd
Yes
White
Yes
Paccione
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Final
YES:
12
NO:
1
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS