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S_ED_2025A 03/12/2025 01:36:43 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/12/2025
Attendance
Bright *
Kipp X
Lundeen X
Michaelson Jenet X
Rich X
Marchman X
Kolker X
Time 01:36:43 PM to 02:17:28 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Kolker
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1059 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB25-178 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

HB25-1059 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:36:53 PM  
Senator Rich and
Senator Marchman, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1059, which concerns
reducing food waste in public schools. They provided opening comments and
distributed amendment L.002 (Attachment A).
01:40:24 PM  
Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
01:42:52 PM  
Citlaly Quiroz, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.
01:45:34 PM  
Jessica Capsel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
01:48:55 PM  
Brynn Makros, representing Good Trouble Climate Network, testified in support of the bill.
01:51:43 PM  
Mabel Kim, representing Good Trouble Climate Network, testified in support of the bill.
01:54:09 PM  
Aisha O'Neil, representing Good Trouble Climate Network, testified in support of the bill.
01:56:58 PM  
The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.
02:00:59 PM  
Written testimony
submitted can be found as Attachment B. The co-sponsors explained amendment
L.002 (Attachment A).


02:02:57 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Lundeen
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Marchman
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:03:09 PM  
The co-sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.


02:05:47 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1059, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Rich
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Excused
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-178 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:05:55 PM  
Senator Michaelson
Jenet, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-178, which concerns the Colorado
K-12 Social and Emotional Health Pilot Program. She provided opening comments.
02:09:51 PM  
Jordan Posamentier, representing Committee for Children, testified in support of the bill.
02:14:18 PM  
Benjamin Teevan, representing Committee for Children, testified in support of the bill.
02:15:19 PM  
Senator Michaelson
Jenet provided closing comments and answered questions from the committee.


02:17:17 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-178 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Excused
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:17:28 PM   The committee adjourned.