S_ED_2021A 03/04/2021 01:34:41 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Date 03/04/2021 Attendance Bridges X Buckner X Kirkmeyer X Lundeen X Priola X Story X Zenzinger X Time 01:34:41 PM to 03:58:12 PM Place SCR 357 This Meeting was called to order by Zenzinger This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan Hearing Items Action Taken hConf 21-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate hSB21-067 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole hSB21-057 Referred to Senate Finance Conf 21-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/B67CF2C7C77A...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf 01:34:55 PM Senator Zenzinger invited Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) to introduce the appointee to the MSU Denver Board of Trustees, Michael Kopp. A copy of the Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment A. Mr. Kopp told the committee about his background and about why he would like to be appointed to the board. 01:42:31 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Michael Kopp to the Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation. Moved Story Seconded Bridges Yes Buckner Yes Kirkmeyer Yes Lundeen Yes Priola Yes Story Yes Zenzinger Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB21-067 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/02A14D0FD260...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/F47BE2261D16...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 01:42:40 PM Senator Coram and Senator Hansen, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-067, which concerns measures to strengthen civics education in Colorado. The co-sponsors gave opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the committee. The co-sponsors distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment B). 01:51:12 PM Dr. Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver, spoke in support of the bill. 01:55:26 PM Dr. Janet Lopez, representing Rose Community Foundation, testified in support of the bill. 01:59:29 PM Kevin Vick, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified to amend the bill. 02:02:59 PM Hubert Farbes, representing the Hart Center for Public Service, testified in support of the bill. 02:07:46 PM Several people provided written testimony on the bill, which can be found as Attachment C. The co-sponsors explained amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Committee discussion ensued. 02:12:04 PM The co-sponsors answered questions from the committee. 02:12:44 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 Moved Story Seconded Bridges Buckner Kirkmeyer Lundeen Priola Story Zenzinger YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:13:14 PM The committee continued to discuss the bill. 02:19:01 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-067, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Story Seconded Bridges Yes Buckner Yes Kirkmeyer Yes Lundeen Yes Priola Yes Story Yes Zenzinger No Final YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB21-057 - Referred to Senate Finance Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/D46EFF1503BC...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 02:19:07 PM Senator Winter and Senator Gonzales, co-sponsors, presented SB 21-057, which concerns requirements for private education lenders. The co-sponsors gave opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the committee. 02:31:25 PM Morgan Royal, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Royal answered questions from the committee. 02:41:40 PM Seth Frotman, representing the Student Borrower Protection Center, testified in support of the bill. 02:45:52 PM Karen Cody-Hopkins, representing herself as an attorney, testified in support of the bill. 02:50:35 PM Kelly Schwandt, representing Atlantis Community, Inc., testified in support of the bill. 02:54:12 PM Laura Valle-Gutierrez, representing Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. 02:57:25 PM Sarah Staron, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill. 03:01:32 PM Victoria Dadet, representing Let My People Vote, testified in support of the bill. 03:05:34 PM Hayley Banyai-Becker, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 03:08:56 PM Javier Alvarado-Vega, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. 03:12:18 PM Clayton Schneider, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. 03:16:52 PM Nat Landin, representing theirself, testified in support of the bill. 03:20:48 PM Noelle Trueheart, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 03:24:11 PM Fabian Laguna, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. 03:27:58 PM Hiba Hussain, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 03:30:41 PM Makyla Moody, representing Colorado Creditors Bar Association, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Moody answered questions from the committee. 03:37:34 PM Kirk McCracken, representing Todd, Bremer, & Lawson, Inc., testified to amend the bill. Mr. McCracken answered questions from the committee. 03:43:19 PM Scott Allely, representing Associated Collection Agencies, testified in opposition to the bill. 03:47:30 PM Brittany Fischer, representing Galvanize, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Fischer answered questions from the committee. 03:52:08 PM Several witnesses submitted written testimony on the bill, which can be found as Attachment D. Senator Winter answered questions from the committee and provided closing comments on the bill. 03:55:48 PM Committee members provided closing comments on the bill. 03:57:45 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-057 to the Committee on Finance. Moved Story Seconded Bridges Yes Buckner Yes Kirkmeyer No Lundeen No Priola No Story Yes Zenzinger Yes Final YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 03:58:12 PM The committee adjourned.