NOTE: The governor signed this measure on 4/13/2012.
      
      
      HOUSE BILL 12-1204
      
      
      BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) McCann, Kefalas, Young, Fischer, Labuda,
      Massey, Schafer S., Summers, Todd;
      also SENATOR(S) Boyd, Aguilar, Foster, Newell, Tochtrop.
      
      
      Concerning the continuation of the regulation of hemodialysis
           technicians, and, in connection therewith, implementing the
           sunset review recommendations of the department of
           regulatory agencies.
      
      
      Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
      
           SECTION 1.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1.5-108, amend (2),
      (3) (a), and (6) as follows:
      
           25-1.5-108.  Regulation of dialysis treatment clinics - training for
      hemodialysis technicians - state board of health rules - definitions -
      repeal. (2)  By January 1, 2008, the state board of health shall adopt rules
      to establish a process to verify that persons performing the duties and
      functions of a hemodialysis technician at or for a dialysis treatment clinic
      have been credentialed by a national credentialing program. The verification
      process shall be part of the department of public health and environment's
      licensing of dialysis treatment clinics and part of each routine survey
      of licensed dialysis clinics conducted by the department. As part
      of the rules adopted pursuant to this section, the state board shall establish
      fees consistent with section 25-3-105 to be assessed by the department
      against dialysis treatment clinics to cover the department's administrative
      costs in implementing this section.
      
           (3) (a)  On and after January 1, 2009, a person shall not act as, or
      perform the duties and functions of, a hemodialysis technician unless the
      person has been credentialed by a national credentialing program and is
      under the supervision of a licensed physician or registered licensed
      professional nurse experienced or trained in dialysis treatment.
      
           (6)  This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2012 September 1,
      2019. Prior to said this repeal, the department of regulatory
      agencies shall review the functions of the state board of health and the
      department regarding hemodialysis technicians shall be reviewed as
      provided in section 24-34-104, C.R.S.
      
           SECTION 2.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, amend (43)
      introductory portion and (50.5) introductory portion; repeal (43) (e); and
      add (50.5) (f) as follows:
      
           24-34-104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies and
      functions for termination, continuation, or reestablishment. (43)  The
      following agencies, functions, or both, shall terminate on July 1, 2012:
      
           (e)  The functions of the state board of health and the department of
      public health and environment regarding hemodialysis technicians pursuant
      to section 25-1.5-108, C.R.S.;
      
           (50.5)  The following agencies, functions, or both, shall terminate on
      September 1, 2019:
      
           (f)  The regulation of dialysis treatment clinics and
      hemodialysis technicians pursuant to section 25-1.5-108, C.R.S.
      
           SECTION 3.  Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2012.
      
           SECTION 4.  Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
      determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
      preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
      
      
      
      
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      Frank McNulty                      Brandon C. Shaffer
      SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE                     PRESIDENT OF
      OF REPRESENTATIVES                         THE SENATE
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      Marilyn Eddins                      Cindi L. Markwell
      CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE                 SECRETARY OF
      OF REPRESENTATIVES                         THE SENATE
      
      
      
      
                  APPROVED________________________________________
      
      
      
      
      
                                    _________________________________________
                                    John W. Hickenlooper
                                    GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO