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Panel sends HB 17-05 to interim study after questions about eligibility and cost
Summary
A House Finance Division recommended interim study for HB 17-05, which would enroll small‑town and volunteer first responders in DHHS’s employee assistance program. Sponsors and DHHS agreed the $114,000 fiscal note covers a staff position; questions remained about eligibility, utilization and long‑term costs.
Chair Maureen Mooney convened Finance — Division III on March 13 and the panel discussed House Bill 17‑05, which would authorize enrollment of small‑town and volunteer first responders in the Department of Health and Human Services’ employee assistance program (EAP) and included an FY27 appropriation of $114,000 added on the House floor.
Prime sponsor Representative Lauren Selig told the committee she drafted the bill after touring the state and hearing from volunteers who lack access to trauma‑informed care. “Wouldn’t it be an amazing way to help these people who literally volunteer their lives for no pay and subject…
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