Date: 04/07/2009

Final
SB09-263

SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
conceptual amendment to adjust J.001 with impacts
COW
J.001
L.005		TIE
PASS
Pass Without Objection
FAIL


08:12 AM -- Senate Bill 09-263

Sen. White provided an overview.
8:17 -- Melodie Beck, JBC staff, was requeted by Sen. Keller to discuss the bill with the committee. Sen. White provided further information. Ms. Beck indicated that amendment J.005 would have a fiscal impact and would require a conceptual amendment.

8:20 -- Barry Rosenberg, comment only. Worked in Denver area nursing homes. Indicated that he now works for home health agencies and named each one. Seeking to gain parity among home health care providers. Mr. Rosenberg indicates that HHCP have more in common than differences.

8:26 -- David Bolin, comment only. Executive Director of a home health care facility in Boulder, CO. Indicated that their program has transitioned several people from assisted living care facilities to other less costly services.

8:28 -- Dale Reid, comment only. She indicated that clients that her organization works for, provides home health care services.

8:30 -- Dawn Russell, comment only. Please support the William's J.005 amendment.

8:31 -- Savannah Tanner, supports J.005. Works for home health care organization in SW Colorado.

8:31 -- Bob Page, comment only. Represents an organization in Western Colorado. Asking for parity in the provider marketplace.

8:33 -- Dan Seilers, comment only. Owns two home health care organizations. Seeking parity in the provider marketplace. Supports the program. The witness read a letter.

8:40 -- Joe Beaver, supports the amendment. President of an advocacy organization. Has had first hand home health care services.

8:37 -- Arlene Miles, supports the bill, but opposes J.005. Lobbyist representative. Wants to maintain parity among the various home health care providers.

8:47 -- Vicky Manly, against the bill. Veteran home health care organization.

9:50 -- Nate Gorman, opposes any amendment to the bill. Represents United Veterans Coalition.
BILL:SB09-263
TIME: 08:50:35 AM
MOVED:Williams
MOTION:L.005
SECONDED:
VOTE
Bacon
No
Harvey
Yes
Hodge
No
King K.
No
Kopp
Yes
Sandoval
Yes
White
No
Williams
Yes
Keller
No
Tapia
No
Final YES: 4 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
Sen. White opposes this amendment and is recommending against this amendment.
Sen. Keller indicated why she will be a no vote.


BILL:SB09-263
TIME: 08:55:38 AM
MOVED:Williams
MOTION:conceptual amendment to adjust J.001 with impacts in JBC staff analysis
SECONDED:
VOTE
Bacon
Harvey
Hodge
King K.
Kopp
Sandoval
White
Williams
Keller
Tapia
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL:SB09-263
TIME: 08:57:11 AM
MOVED:Keller
MOTION:J.001
SECONDED:
VOTE
Bacon
Harvey
Hodge
King K.
Kopp
Sandoval
White
Williams
Keller
Tapia
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:SB09-263
TIME: 08:57:32 AM
MOVED:Tapia
MOTION:COW
SECONDED:
VOTE
Bacon
Yes
Harvey
No
Hodge
Yes
King K.
Yes
Kopp
No
Sandoval
Yes
White
Yes
Williams
Yes
Keller
Yes
Tapia
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS