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H_ED_2018A 03/12/2018 01:31:26 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/12/2018
Attendance
Bridges X
Everett X
Exum X
Garnett *
Lee X
Leonard X
Lundeen *
McLachlan X
Reyher X
Sias X
Wilson X
Buckner X
Pettersen X
Time 01:31:26 PM to 05:58:08 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Pettersen
This Report was prepared by Damion Pechota
Hearing Items Action Taken
Silver Creek High School Capstone Project Committee Discussion Only
SB18-099 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB18-1217 Referred to House Finance
HB18-1222 Postponed Indefinitely

Silver Creek High School Capstone Project - Committee Discussion Only


01:31:42 PM  

Mia Denis-Judson and Brooke Wager from Silver Creek High School gave a presentation on college tuition costs. The presentation was part of their capstone project. The presenters answered questions from the committee.



SB18-099 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:41:36 PM  

Representatives Pettersen and Wilson presented and summarized Senate Bill 18-099 concerning aligning early childhood quality improvement programs. The sponsors answered questions from the committee.

01:46:09 PM  

Stacey Kennedy, Director of Childcare Quality Initiatives in the Colorado Department of Human Services, spoke in favor of the bill. She provided an overview of early childhood quality initiatives in Colorado. Ms. Kennedy answered questions from the committee.

01:55:23 PM  

Nicole Riehl, representing Denver's Early Childhood Council, spoke in favor of the bill. She provided an overview of the importance of early childhood services. Ms. Riehl answered questions from the committee.

02:05:02 PM  

Evie Hudak, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, spoke in favor of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

02:12:58 PM  
Ms. Kennedy was called back to the table to answer questions.
02:19:29 PM  
Former Senator Hudak continued to answer questions from the committee.


02:23:13 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-099 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Pettersen
Seconded Wilson
Bridges Yes
Everett No
Exum Yes
Garnett Yes
Lee Yes
Leonard No
Lundeen No
McLachlan Yes
Reyher No
Sias No
Wilson Yes
Buckner Yes
Pettersen Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1217 - Referred to House Finance


02:23:38 PM  
Representatives Van Winkle and Garnett
presented and summarized House Bill 18-1217 concerning income tax credits
for employer 529 contributions. The sponsors answered questions from the
committee.
02:34:06 PM  
Elizabeth Cheever, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, spoke in opposition to the bill. She discussed her concerns with the bill. Ms. Cheever answered questions from the committee.
02:42:50 PM  

Brendon Reese, representing the Department of Revenue, was neutral on the bill. He discussed the bill's fiscal note. Mr. Reese answered questions from the committee.

02:47:52 PM  

Geoff Leopold, representing the Westminster Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the bill.  He discussed current college savings plans.  Mr. Leopold answered questions from the committee.

02:54:53 PM  

Shawna Simcik, representing Innovate Coach Consult, spoke in favor of the bill.  She discussed her experience as a small business owner.  Ms. Simcik answered questions from the committee.

03:00:16 PM  

Dorothy Ostrogorski, representing Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the bill.  She discussed the benefit of 529 contributions.

03:01:54 PM  

Carl Larson, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, spoke in favor of the bill.

03:04:12 PM  
Phil Ross, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.
03:09:24 PM  
The sponsors provided closing comments of the bill. The members provided closing comments.


03:13:50 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1217 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Garnett
Seconded Lundeen
Bridges Yes
Everett No
Exum Yes
Garnett Yes
Lee Yes
Leonard Yes
Lundeen Yes
McLachlan Yes
Reyher Yes
Sias Yes
Wilson Yes
Buckner Yes
Pettersen Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1222 - Postponed Indefinitely

03:15:01 PM  

Representative Becker J. presented and summarized House Bill 18-1222 concerning a systematic review of education programs.  He answered questions from the committee.

03:28:25 PM  
Representative Becker J. continued to answer questions.
03:39:05 PM  
Committee discussion ensued.
03:46:32 PM  

Steve Durham, representing the State Board of Education, testified in opposition to the bill.

03:53:16 PM  
Jane Goff, representing the State Board of Education, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:56:11 PM  
The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.
04:07:44 PM  

Prateek Dutta, representing Education Reform Now, testified in opposition to the bill.

04:10:56 PM  
Dan Schaller, representing the Colorado League of Charter Schools, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Schaller answered questions from the committee. He distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment A].
04:15:07 PM  
Michelle Murphy, representing the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
04:16:05 PM  

Bret Miles, representing the Northeast BOCES and the Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in support of the bill.

04:19:01 PM  
Dr. Lisa Escarcega, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in support of the bill.
04:26:16 PM  
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
04:32:38 PM  

Amie Baca-Oehlert, representing the Colorado Education Association, spoke in favor of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

04:36:47 PM  

Cathy Kipp, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in favor of the bill.

04:39:58 PM  
Kelly Perez, representing the Littleton Public School Board, testified in favor of the bill.
04:42:58 PM  

Carrie Warren-Gully, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in favor of the bill.

04:45:24 PM  
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
04:56:56 PM  
Committee discussion ensued.
05:09:44 PM  
The witnesses continued to answer questions from the committee.
05:11:44 PM  

Dianne Ray, the Colorado State Auditor, testified for questions only.

05:25:08 PM  

Mary Kay Hogan, representing Aurora Public Schools, testified in favor of the bill. She answered questions from the committee members.

05:33:39 PM  
Committee discussion ensued.
05:36:35 PM  
Representative Becker J. distributed and discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment B], amendment L.002 [Attachment C], and amendment L.003 [Attachment D].
05:38:36 PM  
Committee discussion ensued.


05:41:17 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Lundeen
Seconded Wilson
Bridges Yes
Everett Excused
Exum Yes
Garnett No
Lee No
Leonard No
Lundeen Yes
McLachlan Yes
Reyher Yes
Sias No
Wilson No
Buckner Yes
Pettersen Yes
YES: 7   NO: 5   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:42:24 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lundeen
Seconded Wilson
Bridges Yes
Everett Excused
Exum No
Garnett No
Lee No
Leonard No
Lundeen Yes
McLachlan Yes
Reyher Yes
Sias No
Wilson Yes
Buckner Yes
Pettersen Yes
YES: 7   NO: 5   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
05:42:25 PM  
Representative Becker J. provided closing comments. The committee members provided closing comments.


05:56:57 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1222, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded Sias
Bridges No
Everett Excused
Exum No
Garnett No
Lee No
Leonard No
Lundeen No
McLachlan No
Reyher No
Sias No
Wilson No
Buckner No
Pettersen No
YES: 0   NO: 12   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


05:57:34 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1222 indefinitely.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded Sias
Bridges Yes
Everett Excused
Exum Yes
Garnett Yes
Lee Yes
Leonard Yes
Lundeen Yes
McLachlan Yes
Reyher Yes
Sias Yes
Wilson Yes
Buckner Yes
Pettersen Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:58:08 PM   Committee Adjourned






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