Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Date:02/20/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:01:41 PM to 09:03 PM
Berens
X
Cloer
X
Place:LSB A
Green
X
Kerr
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Lundberg
X
Representative Boyd
McGihon
*
Riesberg
X
This Report was prepared by
Soper
X
Whitney Gustin
Stafford
X
Sullivan
E
Weissmann
*
Frangas
X
Boyd
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
HB06-1299
HB06-1212
HB06-1249
HB06-1166
HB06-1193
HB06-1277
HB06-1207		Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to Appropriations
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:42 PM -- House Bill 06-1299

Representative McCluskey, sponsor, presented the bill regarding Medicaid enrollees and their medical goods. He described the bill as a consumer protection bill. He distributed and discussed L.001 (Attachment A). He answered questions about the Interstate Commerce Clause. He stated the bill does not violate the clause.

The following persons testified.

01:47 PM -- Brian Cummings, CAMES, spoke in support of the bill. He stated the bill will benefit Medicaid enrollees and Colorado tax payers. He described problems patients experience when their medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs) breaks down. He answered questions about his medical goods business. He stated CAMES manufactures some goods in state and imports others. He described measures Medicaid enrollees must take to have equipment repaired.








01:56 PM -- Michele Longo, CAME - Rehab, spoke in support of the bill. She described scenarios in which suppliers do not evaluate the patient's needs and therefore do not provide appropriate medical equipment. She answered questions about the bill's requirement that Medicaid medical good suppliers have an in-state office.

02:01 PM -- Karlene Martin, CAMES, spoke in support of the bill. She described problems patients can encounter with inappropriate medical goods (e.g., feeding tubes).

02:03 PM -- Val Geller, Colorado Pharmacist Society, discussed problems small, rural area pharmacies may experience under the bill. Representative McCluskey discussed L.001 and how it may address Mr. Geller's concerns.


02:06 PM

Representative McCluskey made concluding remarks. He stated the bill attempts to ensure Medicaid enrollees have someone located in Colorado to go to in the event they have problems with their medical goods.
BILL:HB06-1299
TIME: 02:08:07 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Adopt L.001 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Stafford
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB06-1299
TIME: 02:08:44 PM
MOVED:Boyd
MOTION:Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed 12-0-1.
SECONDED:Stafford
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Green
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


02:10 PM -- House Bill 06-1212

Representative Boyd, sponsor, presented the bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe emergency contraception (EC). She stated in another state where similar legislation has been implemented, abortion rates have dropped significantly. She distributed and discussed amendment L.001 to members (Attachment B). She stated just one drug (Plan B) is now used to prevent pregnancy after intercourse. Representative Stafford described information that she gathered indicating that three different drugs are used as EC. Representative Boyd stated Previn is no longer used as EC because it was found not to be as effective as Plan B. She stated that in most cases, Plan B prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. Representative Lundberg asked the sponsor questions about federal laws regarding the authority to prescribe drugs. Representative Boyd answers questions about whether there are age limitations associated with the bill. Representative Berens discussed his concerns regarding the lack of physician input when patients get EC directly from pharmacists. Representative Stafford listed side effects associated with Plan B. Representative Boyd stated common practice among pharmacists is to discuss drug side effects with patients. Representative Soper described scenarios where a doctor may not be available to prescribed EC within 72 hours. To be effective, EC must be taken by the woman within 72 hours.

The following persons testified.

02:39 PM -- Serenity Von Hassl, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill. She answered questions about the bill's effect on teenage sexual activity.










02:48 PM -- Andrew Vezey, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill. He discussed the bill's effect on the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). He discussed the relative effectiveness of abstinence compared to contraceptives. Representative Boyd described findings of a variety of studies regarding the use of contraception and teen sexual activity. She stated use of contraception has not been found to increase sexual activity rates. Representative Stafford discussed her work with men whose partners have taken action to prevent pregnancy. Mr. Vezey discussed a desire to be a part of the decision-making associated with pregnancy. Representative Riesberg discussed some men's approach to unplanned pregnancies.

03:00 PM -- Kati Stanford, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill. She stated the bill condones sex before marriage. She encouraged the consideration of the emotional effects of having intercourse. She answered questions about emotional support required by persons seeking EC.

03:04 PM -- Angie Austin, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill. She discussed her experience with assault. Representative Boyd responded.

03:17 PM -- Tom Longua, Colorado Right to Life, described the legal definition of pregnancy; at the point of implementation in the uterine wall. He stated much has happened to the zygote before it implants. He distributed a document to members (Attachment C). He answered questions about implantation of fertilized eggs, his medical background, and reasons for a national drop in the abortion rates.

03:28 PM -- Jonathan Butler, College Coalition for Relationship Education, spoke in opposition to the bill. He stated the bill will undermine efforts to promote abstinence and will allow men and women to pressure each other into having sex. He answered questions about how the bill will impact relationships among men and women and women's reporting of rape.

03:34 PM -- Esther Saforo, Teen Engage, spoke in opposition to the bill.

03:35 PM -- Cosette Davis, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill. She stated teenagers are on a mission to gain strength. Teenagers are in fact the face of weakness. Representative Boyd stated studies show EC is not used by women as a regular method of birth control.

03:39 PM -- Tyler Scott, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill.

03:41 PM -- Sue Rehg, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill. She stated pharmacists cannot appropriately examine a patient as a health practitioner would before prescribing EC. She listed precautions associated with Plan B. Representative Boyd discussed laws in Missouri regarding EC.

03:47 PM -- Mistim Williamson, Pure by Choice, spoke in opposition to the bill. She stated the bill would promote promiscuity.

03:49 PM -- Diane Maywhort, Concerned Women for America, spoke in opposition to the bill. She distributed a document to members (Attachment D). She stated prescriptions without physician oversight will create a public health problem.












03:55 PM -- Dr. Carol Stamm, Colorado Gynecological and Obstetrical Society, spoke in support of the bill. She described failure of contraceptive methods. She described Plan B as safe and effective and discussed the importance of having EC available on nights and weekends. She stated Plan B meets the criteria of over-the-counter medications. She listed other states with similar legislation. She answered questions about medications that contain estrogen, the pill's effectiveness among different ethnic and racial groups, the effectiveness of Plan B, and the impact of Plan B on a fertilized egg. She discussed reasons why the Society supports increased access to EC. She stated the Society is willing to work with the Pharmacists Association regarding training on prescribing of EC.

04:18 PM -- Dr. Laura Hansen and Val Kalnins, Colorado Pharmacists Society, spoke in support of the bill. Dr. Hansen stated reasons for her support of the bill, including that EC is safe and effective and reduces the number of abortions. She described the permissive nature of the bill. She stated the Pharmacists Society expects to work with physician groups to implement the bill's provisions. She answered questions about pharmacists' authority to prescribe medications. Mr. Kalnins answered questions about potential costs to pharmacists and federal actions on EC. Dr. Hansen answered questions about potential effects of EC. Mr. Kalnins answered questions about pharmacists' continuing education requirements. Dr. Hansen discussed contraindications to use of EC. Mr. Kalnins discussed pharmacists' liability when given the authority to prescribe EC. He and Dr. Hansen answered questions about pharmacist training in responding to rape victims. Dr. Hansen discussed the variation of effectiveness among different ethnic groups, drug interactions with EC, and patterns of repeated use of EC. Mr. Kalnins discussed the process of prescribing medication. Dr. Hansen distributed a document to members (Attachment E).

04:54 PM -- Tamika Payne, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, spoke in support of the bill. She stated the bill will reduce the need for abortion. She stated the bill will not change women's decisions of whether or not to report a rape.

04:58 PM -- Dr. Elizabeth McCrann, Colorado Medical Society, spoke in support of the bill. She described EC's safety profile and stated that it is a very safe medication. She answered questions about how long it may be before EC is available over the counter. She described the passage of regulations to implement law.




























05:06 PM

Representative Boyd answered questions about mandatory reporting of child abuse. Representative Cloer distribute a copy of Plan B's home page to members (Attachment F). Amendments L.002 through L.005. were also distributed to members (Attachments G through J).
BILL:HB06-1212
TIME: 05:08:23 PM
MOVED:Boyd
MOTION:Adopt L.001 (Attachment B). The motion passed 7-5-1.
SECONDED:Weissmann
VOTE
Berens
No
Cloer
No
Green
Yes
Kerr
No
Lundberg
No
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
No
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Not Final YES: 7 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


05:10 PM

Representative Cloer described L.002. Representative Frangas ruled L.002 did not fit under the title. Representative Stafford described L.004. Representative Frangas ruled L.004 does fit under title. He subsequently changed his ruling and stated L.004 did not fit under the bill's title.



















05:14 PM

Representative Cloer described L.005. Members commented on the amendment.
BILL:HB06-1212
TIME: 05:17:54 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Adopt L.005 (Attachment J). The motion failed 5-7-1.
SECONDED:Stafford
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Green
No
Kerr
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
McGihon
No
Riesberg
No
Soper
No
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
No
Frangas
No
Boyd
No
Not Final YES: 5 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


05:19 PM

Representative Cloer described L.003. Members commented on the amendment. Representative Boyd stated there is no medical reason to restrict younger women's access to EC. Representative Frangas ruled the amendment did not fit under the bill's title.




















05:23 PM

Representative Boyd made concluding remarks and stated increased access to EC will reduce the need for abortions. Members commented on the bill. Statements included concerns regarding the lack of physician involvement in prescribing EC. Other statements addressed issues related to rape and abstinence.
BILL:HB06-1212
TIME: 05:36:27 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Postpone the bill indefinitely. The motion failed 5-7-1.
SECONDED:Stafford
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Green
No
Kerr
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
McGihon
No
Riesberg
No
Soper
No
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
No
Frangas
No
Boyd
No
Not Final YES: 5 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
BILL:HB06-1212
TIME: 05:37:19 PM
MOVED:Boyd
MOTION:Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed 7-5-1.
SECONDED:McGihon
VOTE
Berens
No
Cloer
No
Green
Yes
Kerr
No
Lundberg
No
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
No
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


05:39 PM

The committee recessed.


05:56 PM -- House Bill 06-1249

Representative Judd, sponsor, presented the bill regarding the authority of pregnant minors to consent to medical care. He stated it is in everyone's interest to deliver healthy babies. He answered questions about the bill's impact on other legislation addressing unplanned pregnancies.

The following persons testified.

06:00 PM -- Father Bill Carmody, citizen, discussed concerns with the bill. He stated his desire to involve parents in their minor children's pregnancies. He addressed situations in which children are estranged from their parents.

06:03 PM -- Audrey Stempel, citizen, stated the majority of other states already have laws similar to HB 1249. She described current law allowing minor parents to make decisions for their babies. She described the need to allow pregnant minors to transition to adulthood earlier than what current law allows. She answered questions about teen parents' decision-making authority and their health insurance coverage.

06:12 PM -- Dr. Beth McCrann, Colorado Medical Society, spoke in support of the bill. She described her experience with pregnant minors. She answered questions about the bill's focus on prenatal care, components of informed consent, and parents' involvement in a minor's health care.

06:19 PM -- Kate Horle, Planned Parenthood, spoke in support of the bill.

06:24 PM -- Tamika Payne, Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, spoke in support of the bill. She stated the bill will help avoid re-victimizing victims.

























06:25 PM

Representative Judd made concluding remarks. Representative Cloer distributed and discussed L.001 (Attachment K). Representative Boyd ruled that the amendment does fit under the bill's title.
BILL:HB06-1249
TIME: 06:30:46 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Adopt L.001. The motion failed 4-8-1.
SECONDED:Lundberg
VOTE
Berens
No
Cloer
Yes
Green
No
Kerr
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
McGihon
No
Riesberg
No
Soper
No
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
No
Frangas
No
Boyd
No
Not Final YES: 4 NO: 8 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL




























06:32 PM

Committee members commented on the bill. Comments included statements about involving parents in a minor's decision-making process.
BILL:HB06-1249
TIME: 06:38:00 PM
MOVED:Weissmann
MOTION:Refer the bill to the Committee of the Whole. The bill passed 11-1-1.
SECONDED:Green
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Green
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lundberg
No
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


06:40 PM -- House Bill 06-1166

Representative Judd, sponsor, presented the bill regarding the interception of the payment of gambling winnings to satisfy certain of the winner's obligations (e.g., child support). He distributed amendments L.001 through L.003 and another document to members (Attachments L through O). He answered questions about how errors regarding winners' obligations might be handled and responsibilities the bill creates for casinos. He stated the bill only requires casinos to hold winnings for 30 days.

The following persons testified.

07:01 PM -- Mike Feeley, Colorado Gaming Association, spoke in opposition to the bill. He stated the bill turns casinos into debt collectors, leading to a position of liability. He answered questions about amending the bill to focus on child support cases, systems currently put in place by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), current laws regarding hunting licenses, and compensation to debt collectors. Mr. Feeley stated the bill conflicts with the federal Fair Debt Collections Practice Act. He answered questions about how the bill's provisions differ from wage garnishment by employers.









07:21 PM -- Dan Williams, Wembley, USA, spoke in opposition to the bill. He stated the bill does not address winnings less than $600. Representative Judd answered questions about his attempts to work with the gaming industry. He stated the bill does not require casinos to become debt collectors.

07:28 PM -- Paula Brown, Division of Child Support Enforcement, Department of Human Services, spoke in support of the bill. She described current arrangements the Division has with the Lottery Commission to collect winners' outstanding obligations before winnings are paid. She answered questions about Fair Debt Collections Practice Act. Representative Judd discussed the number of winners of the lottery compared to the number of winners at the casinos.

07:36 PM -- Laura Udis, Colorado Attorney General's Office, stated her office enforces the Colorado Fair Debt Collections Practice Act. She stated it is unlikely that casinos would be considered debt collectors under the bill.

07:41 PM -- Paul Litschewski, Judicial Department, stated the bill will create a new tool with which collect fines and restitution. Tools already exist to intercept tax refunds.

07:42 PM -- Emily White, Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, spoke in support of the bill.
BILL:HB06-1166
TIME: 07:45:03 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Adopt L.001 (Attachment L). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Weissmann
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection











BILL:HB06-1166
TIME: 07:45:28 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Adopt L.002 (Attachment M). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Weissmann
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB06-1166
TIME: 07:45:59 PM
MOVED:Stafford
MOTION:Adopt L.003 (Attachment N). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Weissmann
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection







07:46 PM

Representative Judd made concluding remarks. Members commented on the bill.
BILL:HB06-1166
TIME: 07:49:24 PM
MOVED:McGihon
MOTION:Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill passed 9-3-1.
SECONDED:Weissmann
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Cloer
No
Green
Yes
Kerr
No
Lundberg
No
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 3 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


07:50 PM -- House Bill 06-1193

Representative M. Carroll, sponsor, presented the bill creating protection for health care workers alleging health care practice violations. She distributed a document and amendment L.001 to committee members (Attachments P and Q). She stated the bill prohibits employers from firing workers for making such reports.

The following persons testified.

07:55 PM -- Mike Feeley and Janet Fox Stephens, Colorado Health and Hospital Association, came to the table to oppose the bill together. Mr. Feeley described current state whistleblower protection laws. He stated federal whistleblower protection will go into effect in the near future. Ms. Fox Stephens discussed hospitals' attention to quality of care. She stated mechanisms are already in place to facilitate reporting violations. She listed entities and laws that currently regulate private and public hospitals. Mr. Feeley discussed current civil actions available to whistleblowers.

08:05 PM -- Don Mielke, Colorado Chiropractic Association, stated his concerns with the scope of the bill and its affect on all types of health care employers. He raised questions about the bill's impact on small employers in particular and reports made by employees in bad faith.







08:11 PM -- Arlene Miles, Colorado Healthcare Association, spoke against the bill for a number of reasons, including her opinion that it is duplicative of current law. She also stated the bill addresses a nonexistent problem.


08:16 PM

Representative M. Carroll stated the bill provides an "opportunity to cure." She described the limited nature of hotlines and current whistleblower protection.

08:22 PM -- Sara Gagliardi, Rebecca Mathys, Linda Hayes, and Maria Fenwick, SEIU Nurse Alliance, came to the table to testify together. Ms. Mathys described retribution against nurses who have spoken out against health care practice violations. She stated 20 other states have laws similar to HB 1193. Ms. Hayes answered questions about problems whistleblowers have experienced in Colorado. Ms. Gagliardi stated the lack of Colorado whistleblower anecdotes is due to a lack of protection for whistleblowers. Ms. Fenwick discussed her family's experience with health care practice violations.
BILL:HB06-1193
TIME: 08:36:14 PM
MOVED:Boyd
MOTION:Adopt L.001 (Attachment Q). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Green
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection















08:36 PM

Representative M. Carroll made concluding remarks. She answered questions about how many whistleblowers will benefit under the bill and how the bill will impact current provider processes for dealing with whistleblowers. She distributed copies of witness testimony (Attachments R and S).
BILL:HB06-1193
TIME: 08:41:12 PM
MOVED:Green
MOTION:Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The bill passed 7-5-1.
SECONDED:Weissmann
VOTE
Berens
No
Cloer
No
Green
Yes
Kerr
No
Lundberg
No
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
No
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


08:42 PM -- House Bill 06-1277

Representative Clapp, sponsor, presented the bill regarding the treatment of persons with mental illness. She distributed amendments L.002, L.005, and L.007 (Attachments T, U, and V)).

The following persons testified.

08:46 PM -- Kyle Sargent, Department of Human Services, spoke in support of the bill and discussed L.005.

08:48 PM -- Bill Hanna, The Legal Center, spoke in support of the bill.













08:51 PM

Representative Clapp discussed L.005.
BILL:HB06-1277
TIME: 08:52:09 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Adopt L.005 (Attachment U). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Stafford
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




























08:52 PM

Representative Clapp discussed L.002.
BILL:HB06-1277
TIME: 08:52:58 PM
MOVED:Stafford
MOTION:Adopt L.002 (Attachment T). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Cloer
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




























08:53 PM

Representative Clapp discussed L.007.
BILL:HB06-1277
TIME: 08:53:49 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Adopt L.007 (Attachment V). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Stafford
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



























08:54 PM

Representative Clapp made concluding remarks. She answered questions about use of the term "insane" in statute. Representative Lundberg discussed concerns with the 72-hour hold.
BILL:HB06-1277
TIME: 08:59:07 PM
MOVED:Stafford
MOTION:Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The bill passed 12-0-1.
SECONDED:Green
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Green
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS





























09:00 PM -- House Bill 06-1207

Representative Coleman, presented the bill regarding salaried foster parents for action only. The bill's hearing was conducted on February 15. Amendment L.003 was distributed to members (Attachment W).
BILL:HB06-1207
TIME: 09:02:00 PM
MOVED:Boyd
MOTION:Adopt L.003 (Attachment W). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Green
VOTE
Berens
Cloer
Green
Kerr
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB06-1207
TIME: 09:02:32 PM
MOVED:McGihon
MOTION:Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The bill passed 12-0-1.
SECONDED:Green
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Green
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Excused
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


09:03 PM

The committee adjourned.