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S_ED_2022A 02/09/2022 10:26:49 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/09/2022
Attendance
Bridges X
Buckner X
Kirkmeyer *
Lundeen *
Priola X
Story X
Zenzinger X
Time 10:26:49 AM to 12:12:41 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Zenzinger
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB22-064 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB22-056 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB22-003 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB22-064 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:26:59 AM  
Senator Zenzinger
and Senator Rankin, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-064, which concerns
Neighborhood Youth Organizations.  The co-sponsors gave opening comments
and answered questions from the committee.
10:33:41 AM  
Brynja Seagren, representing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, testified in support of the bill.
10:39:01 AM  
Megan Nyce, representing the Colorado Afterschool Partnership (CAP), testified in support of the bill.
10:41:31 AM  
Kaycee Headrick, representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, testified in support of the bill.
10:43:19 AM  
Danielle Felder,
representing the Colorado Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, testified
in support of the bill.  She also read written testimony from Blaine
Heydt from the Heart and Hand organization in support of the bill. Ms.
Felder answered questions from the committee.
10:49:34 AM  
Carin Rosa, representing the Office of Early Childhood, was available to answer committee questions.
10:53:22 AM  
Senator Zenzinger distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment A) and explained the amendment.


10:55:58 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:55:59 AM  
Senator Zenzinger and Senator Rankin provided closing comments on the bill. They answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.


11:03:29 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-064, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Zenzinger
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



SB22-056 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
11:03:36 AM  
Senator Sonnenberg
presented Senate Bill 22-056, which concerns authorizing the University
of Northern Colorado to offer degrees in osteopathic medicine. He gave
opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the committee.
11:07:05 AM  
Dr. Andy Feinstein, President of the University of Northern Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Feinstein answered questions from the committee.
11:16:20 AM  
Dr. Brian Davidson, Physician Executive for the Western Region for Banner Health, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Davidson answered questions from the committee. Dr. Feinstein came back to the table to answer questions.
11:22:15 AM  
Dr. Angie Paccione, Executive Director of the Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
11:27:11 AM  
Senator Sonnenberg gave closing comments on the bill.


11:29:05 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-056 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
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



SB22-003 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

11:29:11 AM  
Senator Buckner,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-003, which concerns permitting community
colleges to offer a bachelor of science degree in nursing to certain students.
11:35:20 AM  
Dr. Sara Kollman, representing Kaiser Permanente Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kollman answered questions from the committee.
11:41:38 AM  
Dr. Landon Pirius, representing the Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill.
11:45:50 AM  
Christian McMahon, representing the Community College of Denver, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.
11:49:25 AM  
Dr. Theresa Buxton, representing herself, testified to amend the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
11:58:49 AM  
Colleen Kasper, representing
the Colorado Nurses Association, testified in a neutral position on the
bill.
12:00:04 PM  
Additional written testimony submitted can be found as Attachment B. Senator Buckner distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment C) and explained the amendment.


12:02:03 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:02:17 PM  
Senator Buckner provided closing comments on the bill.
12:04:29 PM  
Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.


12:11:41 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-003, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Buckner
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


12:12:41 PM   The committee adjourned.






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