Date: 01/30/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1127

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt L.003 (Attachment S). The motion passed wit
Amend L.004 (Attachment T), page 1, line 2, strike
Amend L.004 (Attachment T), page 1, line 2, strike
Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee on Fi		Pass Without Objection
FAIL
Pass Without Objection
PASS


09:07 PM -- House Bill 06-1127

Representative Riesberg, sponsor, presented the bill regarding new regulation of athletic trainers (ATs). Amendments L.003 and L.004 were distributed to members (Attachments S and T). Representative Riesberg discussed certified athletic trainers and his desire to set them apart from less qualified trainers. He stated ATs practice in a variety of settings and treat a variety of persons. He described provisions of the bill, including specific definitions, scope of practice, and exemptions. He stated 31 states currently require athletic trainers be licensed. He answered questions about populations served by athletic trainers and the Colorado Medical Association's position on the bill.

The following persons testified.

09:30 PM -- Brian Tobias, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), spoke in opposition to the bill. He described criteria for sunrise reviews, including determining if the public is being harmed. The Department has not received complaints against athletic trainers. There has been so little harm that the Department believes that athletic trainers should be able to treat additional populations of athletes.

09:34 PM -- Susan Miller, State Board of Medical Examiners, Department of Regulatory Agencies, spoke in opposition to the bill. She stated that in her 12 years with the board, she has received no complaints against an athletic trainer. She stated the bill's provisions are inconsistent with other health professional oversight provisions. She also stated the bill is inconsistent with other regulatory law. She answered questions about complaints received by DORA.

09:44 PM -- Ellen Caruso and Audry Waldron, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), distributed a packet of information to members (a copy was not made available to staff). Ms. Caruso stated her support for L.004. Ms. Waldron stated reasons for the Association's opposition to the bill, including a broadening of the practice of athletic training. She stated a number of persons in the audience have been trained as both athletic trainers and physical therapists (PTs). She said the education and training of athletic trainers is much more limited than the education and training of PTs.

09:52 PM -- Mike Keirns and Marcia Smith, APTA, came to the table to comment on the bill. Mr. Keirns discussed joint manipulation and stated it is beyond the scope of athletic trainers' training. Dr. Smith discussed the different education levels of athletic trainers and PTs. Mr. Keirns answered questions about joint manipulation.

09:57 PM -- Greg Smith, APTA, discussed concerns with how the bill addresses physician oversight of athletic trainers.

10:00 PM -- Cindy Endicott, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association (CATA), spoke in support of the bill

10:04 PM -- Chris Mathewson, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed the population of students he treats as an athletic trainer. He described oversight of his practice by a team physician and the services he provides. He answered questions about how he deals with students who have a serious medical condition and public perception regarding certification of athletic trainers.

10:17 PM -- Jennifer Dougherty, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed her experiences as an athletic trainer and small business owner. She stated she is currently required to be affiliated with a sports club in order to treat their athletes.

10:23 PM -- Shannon Courtney, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed education levels of athletic trainers and treatment and referrals for head injuries.

10:26 PM -- Corey Oshikoya, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed athletic trainers' education and knowledge of athletes' illnesses. He answered questions about his position on the bill.

10:30 PM -- Pat Karns, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed his experience as an athletic trainer.


10:32 PM

Representative Boyd asked that, in the interest of time, persons who support the bill stand and state their names instead of providing testimony. Approximately six persons did so. Representative Reisberg moved and discussed L.003.
BILL:HB06-1127
TIME: 10:42:00 PM
MOVED:Clapp
MOTION:Substitute motion to Adopt L.004 (Attachment T). The motion failed 6-7.
SECONDED:Clapp
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Clapp
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Green
No
Lundberg
Yes
McGihon
No
Riesberg
No
Soper
No
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
Yes
Weissmann
No
Frangas
No
Boyd
No
Not Final YES: 6 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
BILL:HB06-1127
TIME: 10:42:00 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Amend L.004 (Attachment T), page 1, line 2, strike "well-conditioned and healthy". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Stafford
VOTE
Berens
Clapp
Cloer
Green
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB06-1127
TIME: 10:44:59 PM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Adopt L.003 (Attachment S). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Soper
VOTE
Berens
Clapp
Cloer
Green
Lundberg
McGihon
Riesberg
Soper
Stafford
Sullivan
Weissmann
Frangas
Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


10:49 PM

Representative Riesberg made concluding remarks. Representative Cloer explained his vote on the bill.
BILL:HB06-1127
TIME: 10:53:21 PM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The bill passed 10-3.
SECONDED:Boyd
VOTE
Berens
Yes
Clapp
No
Cloer
Yes
Green
Yes
Lundberg
No
McGihon
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Soper
Yes
Stafford
Yes
Sullivan
No
Weissmann
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Boyd
Yes
Final YES: 10 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS