Date: 03/09/2009

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB09-100

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to refer Senate Bill 09-100 to the CommitteePASS



01:33 PM -- Senate Bill 09-100

Representative Frangas presented Senate Bill 09-100 which changes the definition of "noncustodial" parent" for the Colorado Works program. The change allows a noncustodial parent to receive assistance under the program, regardless of whether his or her child is receiving assistance. He stated that under current law, counties may decide whether or not to serve noncustodial parents and the type of services which may be provided. He stated that the bill allows the county to serve this population based on county policy.

01:35 PM -- Pat Ratliff, Colorado Counties, Inc., spoke in support of the bill.

01:38 PM -- Chad Edinger, Arapahoe County Social Services, spoke in support of the bill.

01:48 PM -- Pauline Burton, Director, Office of Self-Sufficiency, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. She stated that when noncustodial parents are able to access support through the Colorado Works program, their likelihood of getting jobs and paying child support increases.
BILL:SB09-100
TIME: 01:54:13 PM
MOVED:Kefalas
MOTION:Moved to refer Senate Bill 09-100 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a 10-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Gagliardi
VOTE
Acree
Yes
Gerou
Yes
Green
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Kerr J.
Yes
McGihon
Excused
Nikkel
Yes
Primavera
Yes
Swalm
Yes
Gagliardi
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Final YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS