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H_ED_2018A 03/19/2018 01:32:59 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/19/2018
Attendance
Everett X
Exum X
Garnett *
Lee X
Leonard X
Lundeen *
McLachlan X
Reyher X
Sias X
Singer X
Wilson X
Bridges X
Buckner X
Time 01:32:59 PM to 05:54:20 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Pettersen
This Report was prepared by Damion Pechota
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB18-1266 Referred to House Appropriations
SB18-151 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB18-1252 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB18-1276 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB18-1266 - Referred to House Appropriations


01:33:09 PM  

Representatives Esgar and Wilson presented and summarized House Bill 18-1266 concerning the extension of the career development success program. The sponsors answered questions from the committee.

01:53:58 PM  
Kelly Caufield, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill.
01:58:02 PM  
Joel Pennick, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill.
02:00:56 PM  
The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:07:31 PM  

Liliana Arnedando, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her experience in career development programs.

02:09:40 PM  
Justin Tabares, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He discussed his experience in career development programs.
02:12:02 PM  
Samnatha Chacun, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her experience in a career development program.
02:13:54 PM  
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:21:37 PM  

Brian Smallwood, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He discussed his experience as a career development teacher. He answered questions from the committee members.

02:25:01 PM  
The sponsors provided closing comments. The committee members provided closing comments.


02:32:00 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1266 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Wilson
Seconded Singer
Everett No
Exum Yes
Garnett Yes
Lee Yes
Leonard No
Lundeen Yes
McLachlan Yes
Reyher Yes
Sias Yes
Singer Yes
Wilson Yes
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-151 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:34:58 PM  

Representatives Wilson and Buckner presented and summarized Senate Bill 18-151 concerning the Colorado Department of Education's bullying policies and research. They distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment A].

02:45:08 PM  
The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
02:51:48 PM  
Melissa Colsman, representing the Colorado Department of Education, testified in support of the bill.
02:52:55 PM  
Dr. Detria Walker, representing DEW Consulting and Care, testified in support of the bill.
02:53:48 PM  
The previous two witnesses answered questions from the committee.
03:01:26 PM  
Nate Golich, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:03:54 PM  
Dawn Fritz, representing the Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:05:22 PM  

Stephanie Perez-Carnilo, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

03:06:45 PM  
The previous three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
03:09:07 PM  
Representative Lundeen distributed amendment L.002 [Attachment B].


03:12:56 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lundeen
Seconded Lee
Everett
Exum
Garnett
Lee
Leonard
Lundeen
McLachlan
Reyher
Sias
Singer
Wilson
Bridges
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:13:03 PM  
Representative Lee distributed and summarized amendment L.003 [Attachment C].
03:15:34 PM  
Dr. Colsman was called back to the table. She answered questions from the committee regarding amendment L.003.
03:19:14 PM  
The committee recessed.
03:19:56 PM  
The committee came back to order.


03:20:34 PM
Motion This is a conceptual amendment
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Everett
Exum
Garnett
Lee
Leonard
Lundeen
McLachlan
Reyher
Sias
Singer
Wilson
Bridges
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Withdrawn
03:21:27 PM  
The sponsors provided closing comments on the bill. The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.


03:25:16 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-151, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Buckner
Seconded Wilson
Everett No
Exum Yes
Garnett Excused
Lee Yes
Leonard No
Lundeen Yes
McLachlan Yes
Reyher Yes
Sias Excused
Singer Yes
Wilson Yes
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 2   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1252 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:25:26 PM  

Representatives Wilson and Roberts introduced and summarized House Bill 18-1252 concerning the unlawful sale of academic assignments. The sponsors distributed amendment L.003 [Attachment D].

03:35:22 PM  
The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
03:44:09 PM  

Greg Clifton, Associate Professor and Chair of Accounting at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU), testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

03:54:38 PM  
Dr. Clifton continued to answer questions from the committee.
04:04:25 PM  
The co-sponsors and Dr. Clifton continued to answer questions from the committee.
04:13:30 PM  
Leean Woo, a student at MSU, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.
04:15:35 PM  

Aziz Sulehria, a student at MSU, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

04:20:17 PM  
Kristina Kesselring, representing MSU, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
04:20:18 PM  

Representative Garnett presented and summarized amendment L.004 [Attachment E], which amends amendment L.003.



04:32:20 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 to amendment L.003
Moved Garnett
Seconded Lee
Everett
Exum
Garnett
Lee
Leonard
Lundeen
McLachlan
Reyher
Sias
Singer
Wilson
Bridges
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:37:40 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 as amended.
Moved Wilson
Seconded Garnett
Everett
Exum
Garnett
Lee
Leonard
Lundeen
McLachlan
Reyher
Sias
Singer
Wilson
Bridges
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:37:41 PM  
The sponsors provided closing comments. The committee members provided closing comments.


04:51:37 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1252, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Wilson
Seconded Garnett
Everett No
Exum Yes
Garnett Yes
Lee Yes
Leonard No
Lundeen Yes
McLachlan Yes
Reyher Yes
Sias No
Singer Yes
Wilson Yes
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1276 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


04:51:45 PM  

Representative Salazar presented and summarized House Bill 18-1276 concerning teaching competent history in public schools. He distributed articles to the committee [Attachment F].

05:04:06 PM  

The sponsor continued to discuss the bill. He answered questions from the committee members.

05:14:33 PM  

Kent Willmann, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

05:18:36 PM  

Emily Alves, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

05:21:40 PM  

Rachel Lehman, teacher at Community College of Denver, testified in support of the bill.

05:24:58 PM  

Gianella Millan, a student, testified in support of the bill.

05:29:22 PM  
The previous four witnesses answered questions
from the committee.
05:36:25 PM  

Candi Carbaca, representing Project Voyce, testified in support of the bill.

05:40:25 PM  
The sponsor read a statement from a teacher.
05:40:26 PM  

Representative Salazar distributed and discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment G].



05:45:30 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Lee
Seconded Leonard
Everett
Exum
Garnett
Lee
Leonard
Lundeen
McLachlan
Reyher
Sias
Singer
Wilson
Bridges
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:45:42 PM  
The sponsor provided closing comments on the bill.


05:54:08 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1276, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Lee
Seconded Garnett
Everett No
Exum Yes
Garnett Yes
Lee Yes
Leonard No
Lundeen No
McLachlan Yes
Reyher No
Sias No
Singer Yes
Wilson No
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:54:20 PM   Committee Adjourned






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