S_ED_2020A 01/23/2020 01:38:48 PM Committee Summary

Representative McLachlan called the meeting to order and Representative Esgar provided info on what the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) will cover during the meeting. Representative Esgar mentioned that commitee members can refer to the JBC rule book as a resource throughout the discussion and in the future. The JBC rule book can be found here: http://leg.colorado.gov/publications/fy-2020-21-staff-budget-briefing-summary

Representative Esgar introduced JBC staff: Ms. Carolyn Antman (new director), Amanda Bickle, Craig Harper, and Andrew Forbes. JBC member, Senator Zenzinger introduced budget requests regarding K-12 matters.

Senator Zenzinger referred the committee to the FY20-21 JBC Rule Book. The book highlights the requests that JBC has received and budget amendments. Requests and fiscal trends referenced in the JBC rule book were discussed along with questions about the book.  

Representative Zenzinger referred the committee members to the portion of the JBC Rule Book that covers Higher Education budgeting matters. Committee discussion and questions ensued.