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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1016
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date May 6, 2026
Location SCR 357
HB26-1016 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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05:54:08 PM |
Senators Frizell
and Amabile introduced House Bill 26-1016, concerning the continuation
of the Open Educational Resources Council and Grant Program in the Department
of Higher Education. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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06:01:07 PM |
Carl Einhaus, representing
Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill.
Nicholas Swails, representing Colorado Northwestern Community College,
testified in support of the bill. Emily Ragan, representing MSU Denver,
testified in support of the bill. Stellan Knowles, representing Young Invincibles,
testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions
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06:21:43 PM |
The sponsors discussed
potential future amendments and made closing comments on the bill. Committee
members made closing comments on the bill. |
06:40:38 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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