CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB26-178
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Apr 30, 2026
Location SCR 357
SB26-178 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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| Attachment G |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/54C75D2172D89B5987258DF5006313C4/$File/Attachment G - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment H |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/970C0721CFADF8C287258DF500631D5C/$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment I |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/41227782672C760587258DF50063238C/$File/Attachment I.pdf?OpenElement
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03:08:01 PM |
Sens. Mullica and
Jodeh introduced Senate Bill 26-178. The bill establishes new revenue sources
for the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise, changes how funds are
allocated between programs supported by the enterprise, and establishes
review requirements. The sponsors answered several committee questions.
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03:08:43 PM |
Witness testimony may be found in Attachment G. |
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03:43:09 PM |
Mr. Trey Rogers,
representing CVS Pharmacy, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill. Marc
Reece, representing CVS Health, testified in opposition to the bill. Karlee
Tebbutt, representing America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kevin McFatridge, representing the Colorado
Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses
answered several committee questions. |
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04:06:42 PM |
Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Vanessa Martinez, representing Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR), testified to amend the bill. |
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04:16:14 PM |
Mr. David Navas, representing CIRC, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Christina Walker, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Toni Sarge, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Patterson, representing Connect for Health Colorado, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Isabel Cruz, representing the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill. |
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04:28:41 PM |
Mrs. G Lopez, representing Center for Health Progress, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Elise Khong, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. J Arellano, representing Center for Health Progress, testified in support of the bill. Ms. D Gomez, representing Center for Health Progress, testified in support of the bill. Nicollette Tanino-Springsteen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. |
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04:39:16 PM |
Marta Loachamin, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Kristin Stephens, representing CCAT, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner George Marlin, representing CCAT, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton, representing CCAT, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Tamara Pogue, representing CCAT, testified in support of the bill. |
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04:40:36 PM |
Monica VanBuskirk, representing MEAPTA Inc., testified in support of the bill. Josh Hannes, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill. Katie Ryan, representing Denver Health, testified in support of the bill. Michael Conway, representing the Division of Insurance, testified in support of the bill. |
05:12:10 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H) |
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Mullica |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bright |
No |
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Frizell |
No |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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05:13:21 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment I) |
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Mullica |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
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Bright |
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Frizell |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Mullica |
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Snyder |
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Marchman |
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Kipp |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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05:13:34 PM |
The sponsors and committee members gave some closing remarks. |
05:26:01 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 26-178, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Mullica |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bright |
No |
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Frizell |
No |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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