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H_ED_2022A 03/31/2022 01:32:47 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/31/2022
Attendance
Baisley X
Caraveo X
Exum X
Geitner X
Kipp X
Larson X
Michaelson Jenet X
Young X
McLachlan X
Time 01:32:47 PM to 02:09:17 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Colin Schroeder
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB22-1019 Postponed Indefinitely
HB22-1310 Referred to House Finance

HB22-1019 - Postponed Indefinitely


01:33:37 PM  
Representative Larson presented House Bill 22-1019, Modifications to Qualified State Tuition Programs. The bill creates the Foundational Learning Experience Savings Program, which allows individuals to create a tax-preferred savings account for elementary and secondary education expenses.
01:41:09 PM  
Senator Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill. Matthew Server, representing Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill.
01:47:00 PM  
Representative Larson provided closing comments on the bill.


01:52:34 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1019 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Larson
Seconded Geitner
Baisley Yes
Caraveo No
Exum No
Geitner Yes
Kipp No
Larson Yes
Michaelson Jenet No
Young No
McLachlan No
YES: 3   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


01:53:00 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 22-1019 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Larson
Seconded Kipp
Baisley No
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner No
Kipp Yes
Larson No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1310 - Referred to House Finance


01:53:05 PM  
Representatives Kipp and Larson presented House Bill 22-1310, 529 Account Apprenticeship Expenses. The bill defines expenditures from a 529 account for certain apprenticeship programs as an eligible distribution, and therefore not subject to tax recapture under state law.
01:56:47 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:00:32 PM  
Brent Jones, representing
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-CO), testified
in support of the bill. Angela Baier, representing CollegeInvest, testified
in support of the bill.
02:04:40 PM  
Representatives Kipp and Larson provided closing remarks on the bill.


02:09:07 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1310 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Larson
Seconded Kipp
Baisley Yes
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner Yes
Kipp Yes
Larson Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:09:17 PM   The committee adjourned.






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