2013 Legislative and Issue Analyses
To view the analyses, click on More Info below the bill number or issue. All documents are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat for viewing.
Analyses are based on bills or issues at the time of their consideration by the Board of Directors. Bills may change during the course of a legislative session. For the current status of these and other bills introduced in the Colorado legislature, visit the web site for the Colorado General Assembly.
Occasionally the Board of Directors also will take a position on a ballot measure. In compliance with state election law, no analyses are prepared on ballot measures that are not of official concern to the Health District.
Questions about analyses? Contact the Health District at (970) 224-5209.
| Bill or Issue | What it concerns | HD Board Action | Date Considered |
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HB13-1015More Info |
Under current law, small group health plans are prohibited from disclosing a person’s mental health history, diagnosis, or treatment information without written consent. This bill repeals that prohibition and will allow the All Payers Claims Database to include a more complete picture of Colorado health claims. | The Board of Directors voted to strongly support this bill. | February 13 |
HB13-1088 |
The bill changes the name of the Office Of Health Disparities in the Department Of Public Health And Environment to the Office Of Health Equity and adds duties to the office that include promoting health equity and including more diverse groups that may be affected by health equity and health disparity issues. The bill also replaces the Minority Health Advisory Commission with the Health Equity Commission. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 13 |
SB13-111More Info |
Requires reports of elder abuse and exploitation. | The Board of Directors voted to strongly support this bill. | February 13 |
S.153 (Federal) - Mental Health First Aid Act of 2013More Info |
The Mental Health First Aid Act creates the Mental Health First Aid Grant Program, with fund authorizations of $20 million in FY2014, which will provide training grants to states, state subdivisions, and non-profit entities to "initiate and sustain mental health first aid training programs." The goal is to increase access to these trainings for law enforcement, teachers, school administrators and other individuals who would benefit from training in identifying, understanding, and addressing crisis situations. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 13 |
Dental Benefit for Adults on Medicaid (bill not yet introduced) |
The Board of Directors voted to strongly support this bill. | February 13 | |
HB13-1224 |
Prohibiting large-capacity ammunition magazines. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 26 |
HB13-1226 |
No concealed carry at colleges. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 26 |
HB13-1228 |
Payment for background checks for gun transfers. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 26 |
HB13-1229 |
Background checks for gun transfers. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 26 |
SB13-195 |
No on-line training for concealed handgun permits. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 26 |
HB13-1081 |
Comprehensive human sexuality K-12 education. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | February 26 |
City Ordinance on Fracking |
The Board of Directors voted to support a shorter 5-year ban to offer an opportunity for the careful study of the public health impacts of hydraulic fracturing. | February 26 | |
SB13-200 |
Expands Medicaid eligibility. | The Board of Directors voted to strongly support this bill. | March 11 |
HB13-1215 |
Restricts minor's access to artificial tanning devices. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | March 11 |
HB13-1044 |
Authorizes graywater use. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | March 11 |
SJR13-002 |
Establishes an interim committee to study ways to create a comprehensive health care system for all Coloradans. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | April 11 |
SB13-197 |
No firearms for domestic violence offenders. | The Board of Directors voted to support this bill. | April 11 |
SB13-222More Info |
Improves access to childhood immunizations. | The Board of Directors voted to strongly support this bill. | April 11 |
HB13-1271 |
Child abuse reporting hotline and child welfare rules. | The Board of Directors voted to strongly support the concept of a child abuse reporting hotline. It was neutral on other aspects of the legislation. | April 11 |
HB13-1275More Info |
Front Range oil and gas study. | The Board of Directors voted to support the concept of studying the health implications of oil and gas operations on the Front Range, but was neutral on HB13-1275 as drafted. | April 11 |
Health District Analysis: Adult-use marijuana regulation and Amendment 64 implementationMore Info |
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Expansion of the City of Fort Collins Smoking OrdinanceMore Info |
Modifies the city’s smoking ordinance to prohibit smoking in outdoor dining areas, bar patios, and Transfort’s public transit facilities. | The Health District Board of Directors voted to strongly support this proposed expansion. | Oct. 22 |