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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
| Date |
03/06/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Bacon |
X |
| Bradfield |
X |
| Hamrick |
X |
| Hartsook |
X |
| Lukens |
X |
| Pugliese |
X |
| Story |
X |
| Wilson |
* |
| Young |
X |
| Martinez |
X |
| McLachlan |
X |
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| Time |
09:55:51 AM to 12:27:05 PM |
| Place |
HCR 0107 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
McLachlan |
| This Report was prepared by |
Katie Ruedebusch |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB24-1282 |
Amended, referred to House Appropriations |
| hHB24-1285 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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HB24-1282 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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09:56:05 AM |
Rep. Martinez and Minority Leader Pugliese introduced House Bill 24-1282. The bill continues the Ninth Grade Success Grant Program, modifies reporting requirements, and provides ongoing funding for the program. The sponsors answered several committee questions.
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10:10:52 AM |
Committee discussion
ensued with the witnesses.
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10:23:39 AM |
Ms. Nathalie Perez,
representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Bri Buentello, representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified
in support of the bill. Committee discussion ensued with the witnesses.
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10:34:24 AM |
Ms. Kathy MacKay,
representing Stand for Children Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.
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10:48:23 AM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) |
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| Moved |
Martinez |
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| Seconded |
Pugliese |
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Bacon |
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Bradfield |
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Hamrick |
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Hartsook |
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Lukens |
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Pugliese |
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Story |
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Wilson |
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Young |
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Martinez |
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McLachlan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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10:48:25 AM |
The sponsors made
some closing remarks.
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11:00:22 AM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1282, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Martinez |
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| Seconded |
Pugliese |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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Hartsook |
Yes |
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Lukens |
Yes |
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Pugliese |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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Wilson |
Yes |
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Young |
Yes |
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Martinez |
Yes |
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McLachlan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1285 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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11:00:32 AM |
Reps. Bradfield and
Hamrick introduced House Bill 24-1285. This bill adds a pattern of bullying
based on weight, height, or body size to prohibited bullying behaviors.
The sponsors answered several committee questions. The sponsors also distributed
a handout to the committee (Attachment C).
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11:07:02 AM |
Alana Rosen, Legislative Legals Services, came to the table answer committee questions.
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11:16:37 AM |
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment D.
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11:16:51 AM |
Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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11:20:37 AM |
Aimee Resnick, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. McKenna Ganz, representing
The Eating Disorder Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kimberly
Dufresne, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms.
Rachael Grenier, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Dr. Erin Harrop, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Committee discussion ensued with the witnesses.
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11:38:15 AM |
Mr. Bill Hamaker, representing AFT Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ragen Chastain, representing the Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, and Education (FLARE!) Project, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Mary Parker, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Autumn Brooks, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tigress Osborn, representing the Campaign for Size Freedom, testified in support of the bill.
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11:55:02 AM |
The sponsors discussed
a potential amendment.
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12:08:32 PM |
The sponsors made some closing remarks.
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12:26:53 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1285 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Bradfield |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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Hartsook |
No |
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Lukens |
Yes |
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Pugliese |
No |
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Story |
Yes |
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Wilson |
No |
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Young |
Yes |
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Martinez |
Yes |
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McLachlan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 12:27:05 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
