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H_ED_2023A 03/09/2023 11:15:24 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/09/2023
Attendance
Bacon X
Bradfield X
Hamrick *
Hartsook X
Lukens X
Michaelson Jenet X
Pugliese *
Sharbini X
Wilson X
Young X
Martinez X
Time 11:15:24 AM to 12:06:45 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1211 Postponed Indefinitely
HB23-1191 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB23-1211 - Postponed Indefinitely


11:15:34 AM  
Representative Garcia presented House Bill 23-1211 to the committee and requested that the committee postpone the bill indefinitely.


11:19:34 AM
Motion Postpone House Bill 23-1211 indefinitely.
Moved Young
Seconded Michaelson Jenet
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Pugliese Yes
Sharbini Yes
Wilson Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1191 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


11:19:44 AM  
Representative English presented House Bill 23-1191 to the committee, along with amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment on children by employees or volunteers in state licensed preschools or in K-12 public schools.
11:30:05 AM  
Jane Ritter, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee members' questions.
11:35:59 AM  
Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law, testified in support of the bill. Michael Carter, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lora Melnicoe, representing American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Pamela Robinson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
11:41:40 AM  
Lydia Waligorski, representing Clayton Early Learning, testified in support of the bill. Mayor Aron Lam, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.


12:01:49 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Young
Seconded Bacon
Bacon Yes
Bradfield No
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook No
Lukens No
Michaelson Jenet Excused
Pugliese No
Sharbini Yes
Wilson No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
YES: 5   NO: 5   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
12:01:51 PM  
Representative English wrapped up her presentation on the bill.


12:06:33 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1191 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Young
Seconded Pugliese
Bacon Yes
Bradfield No
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Michaelson Jenet Excused
Pugliese Yes
Sharbini Yes
Wilson No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:06:45 PM   The committee adjourned.