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H_ED_2023A 02/09/2023 01:32:18 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/09/2023
Attendance
Bacon *
Bradfield X
Hamrick X
Hartsook X
Lukens *
Michaelson Jenet X
Pugliese *
Wilson X
Young X
Martinez X
McLachlan X
Time 01:32:18 PM to 02:48:01 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1083 Postponed Indefinitely
HB23-1114 Lay Over

HB23-1083 - Postponed Indefinitely


01:32:53 PM  
Representative Titone presented House Bill 23-1083 to the committee. For tax years 2024 through 2029, the bill expands the qualified higher education state income tax deduction to include aviation training expanses. Representative Titone asked that the bill be postponed indefinitely.


01:34:59 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 23-1083 indefinitely.
Moved Hamrick
Seconded Pugliese
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Pugliese Yes
Wilson Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1114 - Lay Over


01:35:12 PM  
Representatives Taggart
and Gonzales-Gutierrez presented House Bill 23-1114 to the committee, along
with a handout (Attachment A). The bill requires the Department of Higher
Education to designate institutions that are first-generation-serving institutions.
Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment A.  
01:41:12 PM  
Sponsors responded to committee members' questions.
01:54:15 PM  
Dr. Roberto Montoya, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified to amend the bill.
01:59:42 PM  
Mr. Jason Hunter, representing Colorado Mesa University, Associated Student Government, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Cy Shimamura, representing Colorado Mesa University Associated Student Government, testified in support of the bill.
02:17:50 PM  
Ashley Hernandez, representing Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver), testified in support of the bill. Kaycee Gerhart, representing MSU Denver, testified in support of the bill. Mr. John Marshall, President of Colorado Mesa University, testified in support of the bill.
02:21:52 PM  
Witnesses responded to committee members' questions.
02:42:47 PM  
Representative McLachlan announced that the bill would be laid over for testimony and action at a later date.


02:48:01 PM   The committee adjourned.