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S_ED_2023A 02/14/2023 09:58:03 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/14/2023
Attendance
Baisley X
Fields X
Kolker X
Lundeen X
Rich X
Marchman X
Buckner X
Time 09:58:03 AM to 11:32:01 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-080 Postponed Indefinitely
SB23-065 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB23-096 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB23-080 - Postponed Indefinitely
09:58:12 AM  
Senator Lundeen,
sponsor, came to the table to present Senate Bill 23-080 which was on the
table for action only.  The bill concerns an income tax credit for
parental engagement in schools.  Senator Lundeen provided a brief
overview of the bill and made closing comments.


10:01:54 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-080 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields No
Kolker No
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman No
Buckner No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


10:02:59 AM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 23-080 indefinitely.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley No
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen No
Rich No
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-065 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

10:03:07 AM  
Senator Lundeen and
Senator Bridges, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-065, which concerns
the career development success program.  They provided opening comments
on the bill and distributed amendment L.002 (Attachments A).
10:11:50 AM  
Sarah Swanson, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill.
10:11:53 AM  
Joe Kuntner, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill.
10:14:20 AM  
Brenda Dickhoner, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
10:19:13 AM  
Michael Gifford, representing Associated General Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
10:22:25 AM  
Dr. Bill Wilson,
Superintendent of Brush Schools, testified in support of the bill.
10:25:22 AM  
The prior panel of
witnesses answered questions from the committee.
10:28:43 AM  
Marlow Asher, representing Career and Construction Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
10:35:41 AM  
Senator Lundeen explained amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
10:40:40 AM  
The co-sponsors answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.


10:48:24 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley
Fields
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:48:46 AM  
Committee members provided closing comments on the bill.


10:49:34 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-065, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-096 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:49:42 AM  
Senator Roberts and
Senator Lundeen, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-096, which concerns
in-state tuition classification at institutions of higher education.  The
co-sponsors provided opening comments and distributed and explained amendments
L.001 and L.002 (Attachments B and C).
10:54:55 AM  
Bob Knott, representing Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
10:59:58 AM  
Chancellor Phil DiStefano, representing University of Colorado Boulder, testified in support of the bill.
11:03:36 AM  
Chase Cromwell, representing University of Colorado Boulder Student Government, testified in support of the bill.
11:06:23 AM  
The prior panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.
11:10:07 AM  
Todd Haggerty, Chief Financial Officer of the University of Colorado Boulder, answered questions from the committee.
11:12:21 AM  
Camden Sharkey, representing
University of Colorado Boulder Student Government, testified in support
of the bill.  Mr. Sharkey answered questions from the committee.
11:14:55 AM  
Daniel Grant and Sarah LaBounty, representing former Peace Corps Volunteers, testified in support of the bill.
11:22:55 AM  
Andrew Castellano, representing former Peace Corps Volunteers, testified in support of the bill.
11:25:35 AM  
The co-sponsors discussed the amendments (Attachments B and C).


11:28:06 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley
Fields
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:28:41 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley
Fields
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:28:56 AM  
The co-sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.


11:31:37 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-096, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:32:01 AM   The committee adjourned.