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S_ED_2021A 03/04/2021 01:34:41 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/04/2021
Attendance
Bridges X
Buckner X
Kirkmeyer X
Lundeen X
Priola X
Story X
Zenzinger X
Time 01:34:41 PM to 03:58:12 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Zenzinger
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 21-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate
SB21-067 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB21-057 Referred to Senate Finance

Conf 21-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate


01:34:55 PM  
Senator Zenzinger
invited Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of
Denver (MSU Denver) to introduce the appointee to the MSU Denver Board
of Trustees, Michael Kopp.  A copy of the Governor's appointment letter
can be found as Attachment A.  Mr. Kopp told the committee about his
background and about why he would like to be appointed to the board.


01:42:31 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Michael Kopp to the Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-067 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:42:40 PM  
Senator Coram and
Senator Hansen, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-067, which concerns
measures to strengthen civics education in Colorado.  The co-sponsors
gave opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the committee.
 The co-sponsors distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
01:51:12 PM  
Dr. Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver, spoke in support of the bill.
01:55:26 PM  
Dr. Janet Lopez, representing Rose Community Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
01:59:29 PM  
Kevin Vick, representing
the Colorado Education Association, testified to amend the bill.  
02:02:59 PM  
Hubert Farbes, representing
the Hart Center for Public Service, testified in support of the bill.
02:07:46 PM  
Several people provided
written testimony on the bill, which can be found as Attachment C.  The
co-sponsors explained amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Committee discussion
ensued.
02:12:04 PM  
The co-sponsors answered
questions from the committee.


02:12:44 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:13:14 PM  
The committee continued to discuss the bill.


02:19:01 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-067, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Zenzinger No
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-057 - Referred to Senate Finance


02:19:07 PM  
Senator Winter and
Senator Gonzales, co-sponsors, presented SB 21-057, which concerns requirements
for private education lenders.  The co-sponsors gave opening comments
on the bill and answered questions from the committee.
02:31:25 PM  
Morgan Royal, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Royal answered questions from the committee.
02:41:40 PM  
Seth Frotman, representing the Student Borrower Protection Center, testified in support of the bill.
02:45:52 PM  
Karen Cody-Hopkins, representing herself as an attorney, testified in support of the bill.
02:50:35 PM  
Kelly Schwandt, representing Atlantis Community, Inc., testified in support of the bill.
02:54:12 PM  
Laura Valle-Gutierrez, representing Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.
02:57:25 PM  
Sarah Staron, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.
03:01:32 PM  
Victoria Dadet, representing Let My People Vote, testified in support of the bill.
03:05:34 PM  
Hayley Banyai-Becker, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:08:56 PM  
Javier Alvarado-Vega, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
03:12:18 PM  
Clayton Schneider, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
03:16:52 PM  
Nat Landin, representing
theirself, testified in support of the bill.
03:20:48 PM  
Noelle Trueheart, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:24:11 PM  
Fabian Laguna, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
03:27:58 PM  
Hiba Hussain, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:30:41 PM  
Makyla Moody, representing Colorado Creditors Bar Association, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Moody answered questions from the committee.
03:37:34 PM  
Kirk McCracken, representing Todd, Bremer, & Lawson, Inc., testified to amend the bill. Mr. McCracken answered questions from the committee.
03:43:19 PM  
Scott Allely, representing Associated Collection Agencies, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:47:30 PM  
Brittany Fischer, representing Galvanize, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Fischer answered questions from the committee.
03:52:08 PM  
Several witnesses
submitted written testimony on the bill, which can be found as Attachment
D.  Senator Winter answered questions from the committee and provided
closing comments on the bill.
03:55:48 PM  
Committee members
provided closing comments on the bill.


03:57:45 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-057 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Lundeen No
Priola No
Story Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:58:12 PM   The committee adjourned.