RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
What it does: Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a state-funded financial assistance program to offer state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for colorectal cancer for certain persons. Requires coverage to include a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive test result. Specifies that coverage is not subject to a deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements. Appropriates funds and establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. (CD1) (official summary)
Question before the chamber: The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
A yes vote recommended passing HB 1969, which funds colorectal cancer screening assistance, with amendments requiring coverage of a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive stool, blood or visualization test, with no cost-sharing. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 8 · No 1 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Republicans | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes.
The full roll (11)
Yes 8
No 1
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.