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H_ED_2024A 04/25/2024 02:24:35 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 04/25/2024
Attendance
Bacon X
Bradfield X
Hamrick X
Lukens *
Pugliese *
Story X
Wilson X
Winter T. X
Young X
Martinez X
McLachlan X
Time 02:24:35 PM to 05:02:47 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1159
HB24-1444 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
SB24-143 Referred to House Appropriations
SB24-069 Referred to House Appropriations
SB24-113 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1167 Postponed Indefinitely

HB24-1159 -


02:24:55 PM  
Rep. Wilson introduced
House Bill 24-1159.  He made some remarks on the bill. Written testimony
may be found in Attachment A.


02:31:41 PM
Motion Move to lay the bill over to May 10, 2024
Moved Wilson
Seconded Bradfield
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Lukens Excused
Pugliese Excused
Story Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1444 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

02:32:55 PM  
Reps. McLachlan and Herod introduced House Bill 24-1444. The bill reestablishes the Federal Indian Boarding School Research Program in History Colorado. The sponsors answered several committee questions.
02:40:15 PM  
Rep. McLachlan explained
amendment L.003 (Attachment B).
02:53:00 PM  
Ean Tafoya, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dawn DiPrince, representing
History Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ernest House, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Teddy McCullough, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Heather Shotton, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses answered several
committee questions.
03:11:36 PM  
Ms. Donna Chrisjohn,
representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Raven Payment, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill. Monycka Snowbird, representing Haseya
Advocate Program, testified to amend the bill. Emma Ragona, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Daisy  Bluestar, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill. The witnesses answered several committee
questions.


03:39:37 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C)
Moved McLachlan
Seconded Hamrick
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Lukens Excused
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Winter T.
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:40:02 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B)
Moved McLachlan
Seconded Young
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Lukens Excused
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Winter T.
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:40:24 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D)
Moved McLachlan
Seconded Hamrick
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Lukens Excused
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Winter T.
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:40:26 PM  
The bills sponsors and the committee made some closing remarks.


03:49:13 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1444, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved McLachlan
Seconded Hamrick
Bacon Excused
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Lukens Excused
Pugliese Yes
Story Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-143 - Referred to House Appropriations


03:49:23 PM  
Reps. Herod and Hamrick introduced Senate Bill 24-143. The bill requires that state agencies evaluate if non-degree credentials meet certain standards and apply an international classification system to credential pathways and apprenticeships.
03:53:42 PM  
Noel Ginsburg, representing CareerWise Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Macklin, representing the Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kim Poast, representing the Colorado Dept. of Higher Education, was available to answer committee questions.
03:55:24 PM  
The bill sponsors gave some closing remarks.


04:03:45 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-143 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hamrick
Seconded McLachlan
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Lukens Yes
Pugliese Yes
Story Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-069 - Referred to House Appropriations


04:03:56 PM  
Reps. Young and Garcia
introduced Senate Bill 24-069. The bill requires that the Colorado Department
of Education create a training program on federal and state laws related
to individualized education programs. The sponsors answered several committee
questions.
04:04:58 PM  
Ms. Molly Kirkham,
representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jack
Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of
the bill. Ms. Stephanie Watson Lewis, representing The Arc of Weld County,
testified in support of the bill. Written testimony may be found in Attachment
E.
04:24:54 PM  
The bill sponsors and committee members gave some closing remarks.


04:32:48 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-069 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Young
Seconded Pugliese
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Lukens Yes
Pugliese Yes
Story Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-113 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

04:32:57 PM  
Reps. Joseph and
Willford introduced Senate Bill 24-113. The bill requires certain youth
sports coaches to complete abuse prevention training and abide by a code
of conduct policy. The sponsors distributed a handout to the committee
(Attachment F).


04:39:31 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment G)
Moved Martinez
Seconded McLachlan
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Lukens
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Winter T.
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:39:57 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment H)
Moved Martinez
Seconded Bacon
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Lukens
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Winter T.
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:43:52 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-113, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Martinez
Seconded McLachlan
Bacon Yes
Bradfield No
Hamrick Yes
Lukens Yes
Pugliese No
Story Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1167 - Postponed Indefinitely


04:44:02 PM  
Rep. English came
back to the committee to discuss House Bill 24-1167. The bill was previously
heard on March 27, 2024.


05:02:33 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 24-1167 indefinitely.
Moved Bacon
Seconded Young
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Lukens Yes
Pugliese Yes
Story Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:02:47 PM   The committee adjourned.






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