Colorado - Adjourned 2008

38 Bills

Number: 

CO HB 1011

Sponsor: 

GREEN

Title: 

Sex Abuse Of Child Civil Actions

Abstract: 

Creates an unlimited statute of limitations for civil actions based on damages arising from a sexual assault on a child. Makes the unlimited statute of limitations apply to civil actions against the perpetrator or a third party. In an action against a third party, requires the plaintiff to prove that the third party had control over the perpetrator, knew that the perpetrator

Status: 

House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely - 03/05/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1031

Sponsor: 

POMMER

Title: 

Dev Disabled Waiting List Navigator

Abstract: 

Interim Committee on Long-term Health Care Services and Supports for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Creates the position of navigator ("navigator") for the waiting list for persons with developmental disabilities to assist persons with developmental

Status: 

House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 05/05/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1032

Sponsor: 

MASSEY

Title: 

Medicaid Pharmacy Payments

Abstract: 

Health Care Task Force. Directs the department of health care policy and financing to: ! Within 30 days after the implementation of changes to the reimbursement rate, review the impact and calculate the anticipated reduction in the reimbursement rate to be paid to pharmacies due to the federal "Deficit Reduction Act of 2005"; and

Status: 

Senate Third Reading Passed - 05/06/2008

Number: 

CO HB 1047

Sponsor: 

GARDNER B.

Title: 

State Set Asides For Severely Disabled

Abstract: 

Interim Committee on Long-Term Health Care Services and Supports for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Creates the set aside contracts commission (commission) to assist nonprofit agencies that

Status: 

House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 05/05/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1062

Sponsor: 

GREEN

Title: 

Medication Therapy Management

Abstract: 

Health Care Task Force. Allows the department of health care policy and financing (department) to expand the prescription drug information and technical assistance program to include all programs

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 03/31/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1072

Sponsor: 

SOPER

Title: 

Medicaid Buy-in For Disabled Persons

Abstract: 

Interim Committee on Long-term Health Care Services and Supports for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Directs the department of health care policy and financing ("department") to submit an amendment to the state medical assistance plan and to request any waivers necessary to expand eligibility under medicaid to implement a medicaid buy-in program ("program") for

Status: 

House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 05/02/2008

Position: 

Support

Number: 

CO HB 1089

Sponsor: 

BALMER

Title: 

Nonprofit Corp Board Action Flexibility

Abstract: 

States that, unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation may take action upon written notice and the board members' written vote or failure to respond.

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 03/13/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1101

Sponsor: 

GARDNER B.

Title: 

Dev Disabilities Wait List For Services

Abstract: 

Interim Committee on Long-term Health Care Services and Supports for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Creates the developmental disabilities services cash fund. In each of the next 5 fiscal years, directs the general assembly to appropriate to the fund a specified percentage of the amount by which total general fund appropriations for the fiscal year may increase over

Status: 

Senate Third Reading Passed - 05/02/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

High

Number: 

CO HB 1127

Sponsor: 

LISTON

Title: 

Dev Disabled Employee Income Tax Credit

Abstract: 

Establishes an income tax credit for a taxpayer who hires a person with a developmental disability for a job in a specified county. Allows the credit only for new employees who are compensated in accordance with minimum wage laws. Sets the amount of the credit at: ! 50% of gross wages paid to the employee in the first 3 months of employment; and ! 30% of gross wages paid to the

Status: 

House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 05/02/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1150

Sponsor: 

TODD

Title: 

Medicaid Alternative Therapies Program

Abstract: 

Establishes a pilot program to provide complementary or alternative therapies to an eligible person with a disability ("pilot program"). Defines eligible persons. Directs the medical services board to adopt rules to administer the pilot program, including defining complementary and alternative therapies. Requires the department of health care policy and financing to report to

Status: 

House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 05/02/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1167

Sponsor: 

FRANGAS

Title: 

Health Care For Vulnerable Populations

Abstract: 

Requires an insurer to issue a medicare supplement policy to an eligible person as defined by rule of the commissioner of insurance. Prohibits placing a time limit on the guaranteed issue period for a medicare supplement policy. Requires the executive director of the department of health care policy and financing to appoint a working group to study health care issues for

Status: 

House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 05/02/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1173

Sponsor: 

MCGIHON

Title: 

Prudent Management Institutional Funds

Abstract: 

Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws. Replaces the "Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act" with the "Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act", drafted by the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws. Establishes the same standards for managing and investing institutional funds regardless of whether a charitable organization is

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 04/21/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1188

Sponsor: 

SWALM

Title: 

Sex Offender Registration Email

Abstract: 

Expands to include all sex offenders who must register as sex offenders the requirement to register all email addresses, instant-messaging identities, or chat room identities prior to using the address or identity. Makes conforming amendments. Makes a 5-year statutory appropriation.

Status: 

House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely - 02/06/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1210

Sponsor: 

RIESBERG & ...

Title: 

Sunset In-home Support Services

Abstract: 

Sunset Process - Health and Human Services. Continues the in-home support services until July 1, 2011.

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 04/07/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1219

Sponsor: 

GARDNER B.

Title: 

GPS Monitoring Certain Sex Offenders

Abstract: 

Requires certain sex offenders who are released on parole or sentenced to probation to be subject to global position monitoring.

Status: 

House Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely - 04/10/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1220

Sponsor: 

BUESCHER

Title: 

Develop Disabilities Statutory Cleanup

Abstract: 

Eliminates statutory provisions to comply with federal waiver requirements and current practices associated with services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities.

Status: 

House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily04/30/2008 - 04/30/2008

Position: 

Neutral

Priority: 

High

Number: 

CO HB 1221

Sponsor: 

BUESCHER

Title: 

Clarify Policy In DHS Public Assistance

Abstract: 

Makes technical changes to clarify existing policy for programs administered by the department of human services for people who qualify for public assistance. Exempts from the mandatory comprehensive and uniform client assessment process the home care allowance program, adult foster care, and in-home services under the federal "Older Americans Act of 1965". Specifies

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 04/14/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1235

Sponsor: 

TODD

Title: 

Colorado Med Assistance Act Managed Care

Abstract: 

Removes the restriction on the medical services board from adopting rules to implement a managed care system for "Colorado Medical Assistance Act" clients who receive services pursuant to a residential child health care program or who receive long-term care services. Allows the department of health care policy and financing to institute a process for stakeholder input with

Status: 

House Committee on Health and Human Services Postpone Indefinitely - 03/06/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1239

Sponsor: 

GREEN

Title: 

Actions For No Background Check

Abstract: 

Waives sovereign immunity and the notice requirement for an action arising out of a public entity's failure to perform a legally required background check prior to hiring an individual who will work with children or in a setting with children. Eliminates the statute of limitations for a civil action based on a failure to perform a legally required background check by a

Status: 

Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary - 01/30/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1242

Sponsor: 

PRIMAVERA

Title: 

Medicaid Home Care Service Providers

Abstract: 

Requires the department of health care policy and financing ("state department") to determine the conditions under which a home care service provider shall be paid an increased hourly rate for home health services under the "Colorado Medical Assistance Act" ("the Act") provided on certain holidays and at certain hours of the day as determined by the state department. Allows the

Status: 

House Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely - 04/10/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1246

Sponsor: 

GREEN

Title: 

Abuse Caregiver Registry Dev Disability

Abstract: 

Creates in the division for developmental disabilities ("division") in the department of human services ("department") a registry of caregivers with a substantiated allegation of exploitation, mistreatment, neglect, physical abuse, or sexual abuse of a person with a developmental

Status: 

Senate Third Reading Passed - 05/02/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO HB 1247

Sponsor: 

PRIMAVERA

Title: 

SVP Evaluations Return To Court

Abstract: 

Requires the department of corrections, if it receives a mittimus that does not indicate whether the court determined whether a defendant is a sexually violent predator, to notify the court and, if necessary, return the defendant to the custody of the sheriff for transport to the court for the determination.

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 03/26/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1326

Sponsor: 

LAMBERT

Title: 

Verify Lawful Presence Public Benefits

Abstract: 

Requires state agencies and political subdivisions to verify the lawful presence in the country of persons 18 years of age or older who apply for federal or state or local public benefits, regardless of the source of moneys for the benefits. Requires state agencies and political subdivisions that provide moneys to a person to provide federal or state or local public benefits to

Status: 

House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely - 02/21/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO HB 1366

Sponsor: 

POMMER

Title: 

Recodification Early Intervention Svcs

Abstract: 

Reorganizes and recodifies existing statutory provisions related to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with significant developmental delays or disabilities. Recodifies the coordination system of payment for early invention services for infants and toddlers as it

Status: 

Senate Third Reading Passed - 04/23/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Number: 

CO HB 1392

Sponsor: 

MCGIHON

Title: 

Competency To Proceed

Abstract: 

Creates a new article to address competency to proceed issues in adult criminal cases. Directs how and when mental incompetency is raised and determined. Addresses issues of privilege related to evaluations authored to address competency issues. Directs the manner and form of the evaluations and reports that are prepared to address issues of competency. Limits the use of

Status: 

Senate Third Reading Passed - 05/02/2008

Number: 

CO HB 1409

Sponsor: 

POMMER

Title: 

Medicaid Third Party Recoveries

Abstract: 

Specifies that the department of health care policy and financing ("department") is authorized to determine whether a third party is liable for payment for services provided to a medicaid recipient.

Status: 

Senate Third Reading Passed - 05/06/2008

Number: 

CO HCR 1014

Sponsor: 

ROMANOFF

Title: 

Savings Account For Education

Abstract: 

Amends section 17 of article IX of the state constitution (amendment 23) as follows: ! Eliminates the requirement that through the 2010-11 state fiscal year the statewide base per pupil funding and the total state funding for all categorical programs increase by at least the rate of inflation plus one percent. ! Eliminates the requirement that for the 2011-12 state fiscal year

Status: 

House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely - 05/05/2008

Number: 

CO SB 002

Sponsor: 

BOYD

Title: 

Fam Caregiver Developmentally Disabled

Abstract: 

Interim Committee on Long-term Health Care Services and Supports for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Expands the definition of "least restrictive environment" to include the family home, if appropriate, and adds a definition for "family caregiver". Allows the

Status: 

Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 04/29/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

High

Number: 

CO SB 005

Sponsor: 

WILLIAMS

Title: 

Supported Empl Outcomes Dev Disabled

Abstract: 

Interim Committee on Long-term Health Care Services and Supports for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Establishes an outcome-based supported employment system for integrated employment services for persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities ("system"), that creates a reimbursement schedule for community centered boards and agencies

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 04/10/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

High

Number: 

CO SB 006

Sponsor: 

BOYD

Title: 

Suspend Medicaid For Confined Persons

Abstract: 

Legislative Oversight Committee for the Continuing Examination of the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness who are Involved in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems. Suspends medicaid benefits for persons who are: ! In the custody of the department of corrections or confined in a jail;

Status: 

Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily05/05/2008 - 05/05/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

High

Number: 

CO SB 068

Sponsor: 

BROPHY

Title: 

Telemedicine Medicaid For Mental Health

Abstract: 

Includes the use of telemedicine for mental health care services under medicaid.

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 03/19/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO SB 089

Sponsor: 

WILLIAMS

Title: 

Early Intervening Services For Students

Abstract: 

Defines early intervening services as services for children in kindergarten through grade 12, with an emphasis on children in kindergarten through grade 3, who have not been identified as children with disabilities but who need additional academic and behavioral supports to succeed in a general education environment. Allows an administrative unit to use no more than 15% of the

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 04/25/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO SB 090

Sponsor: 

HAGEDORN

Title: 

Medicaid Mail-order Prescription Drugs

Abstract: 

Allows a medicaid recipient to use a mail-order pharmacy for maintenance prescription drugs, but prohibits the pharmacy from charging the recipient more than the medicaid copayment. Authorizes a mail-order pharmacy to bill the medicaid program for the difference between the medicaid copayment and the third party insurer's copayment or deductible.

Status: 

Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Reconsider - 05/02/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Low

Number: 

CO SB 099

Sponsor: 

SANDOVAL

Title: 

Extend Medicaid Foster Care

Abstract: 

Allows a person younger than 21 years of age for whom the state made subsidized adoption payments but who did not meet certain federal requirements and who attained 18 years of age or otherwise became emancipated to continue to be eligible for medicaid.

Status: 

Sent to the Governor - 05/12/2008

Position: 

Support

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO SB 142

Sponsor: 

SPENCE

Title: 

Scholarships Child With Disability Pilot

Abstract: 

Establishes the Colorado scholarships for children with disabilities pilot program ("program") within the department of education ("department") for children with disabilities in kindergarten through 12th grade who wish to attend a participating private school of the parent's choice. Repeals the pilot program July 1, 2012. Sets forth the eligibility requirements for a child

Status: 

Senate Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely - 02/20/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO SB 163

Sponsor: 

SHAFFER

Title: 

Autism Commission

Abstract: 

Creates an autism commission to study autism spectrum disorders, identify existing services and gaps in services for people with autism spectrum disorders, and identify best practices in providing services. Directs the autism commission to develop a 10-year strategic plan for Colorado that: ! Clarifies the array of services and supports needed for persons with

Status: 

Governor Action - Signed - 04/14/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Number: 

CO SB 165

Sponsor: 

WILLIAMS

Title: 

Advisory Council Persons Disabilities

Abstract: 

Creates the Colorado advisory council for persons with disabilities ("council") in the department of human services. Outlines the council's membership and duties. Creates the Colorado advisory council for persons with disabilities cash fund.

Status: 

Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 04/29/2008

Position: 

Monitor

Priority: 

Medium

Number: 

CO SB 217

Sponsor: 

HAGEDORN

Title: 

Centennial Care Choices

Abstract: 

Authorizes the creation of the centennial care choices program (program) to reduce the state's uninsured population and improve access to affordable health care, after the following occurs: ! By January 2, 2009, the state department of health care

Status: 

Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - 05/06/2008

Position: 

Monitor

United States 2007-08

1 Bill

Number: 

US HR 1279

Sponsor: 

Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23]

Title: 

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in p

Abstract: 

Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the wage equalization and recruitment and retention of direct support professionals who are providing services and supports to individuals with disabilities.

Status: 

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. - 03/05/2007