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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
| Date |
03/04/2021 |
| Attendance |
| Bridges |
X |
| Buckner |
X |
| Kirkmeyer |
X |
| Lundeen |
X |
| Priola |
X |
| Story |
X |
| Zenzinger |
X |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Conf 21-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
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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.
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01:42:31 PM
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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. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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Zenzinger |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-067 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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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).
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01:51:12 PM |
Dr. Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver, spoke in support of the bill.
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01:55:26 PM |
Dr. Janet Lopez, representing Rose Community Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
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01:59:29 PM |
Kevin Vick, representing
the Colorado Education Association, testified to amend the bill.
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02:02:59 PM |
Hubert Farbes, representing
the Hart Center for Public Service, testified in support of the bill.
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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.
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02:12:04 PM |
The co-sponsors answered
questions from the committee.
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02:12:44 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
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Buckner |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Lundeen |
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Priola |
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Story |
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Zenzinger |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:13:14 PM |
The committee continued to discuss the bill.
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02:19:01 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-067, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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Zenzinger |
No |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-057 - Referred to Senate Finance
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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.
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02:31:25 PM |
Morgan Royal, representing New Era Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Royal answered questions from the committee.
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02:41:40 PM |
Seth Frotman, representing the Student Borrower Protection Center, testified in support of the bill.
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02:45:52 PM |
Karen Cody-Hopkins, representing herself as an attorney, testified in support of the bill.
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02:50:35 PM |
Kelly Schwandt, representing Atlantis Community, Inc., testified in support of the bill.
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02:54:12 PM |
Laura Valle-Gutierrez, representing Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.
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02:57:25 PM |
Sarah Staron, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.
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03:01:32 PM |
Victoria Dadet, representing Let My People Vote, testified in support of the bill.
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03:05:34 PM |
Hayley Banyai-Becker, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:08:56 PM |
Javier Alvarado-Vega, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:12:18 PM |
Clayton Schneider, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:16:52 PM |
Nat Landin, representing
theirself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:20:48 PM |
Noelle Trueheart, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:24:11 PM |
Fabian Laguna, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:27:58 PM |
Hiba Hussain, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:30:41 PM |
Makyla Moody, representing Colorado Creditors Bar Association, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Moody answered questions from the committee.
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03:37:34 PM |
Kirk McCracken, representing Todd, Bremer, & Lawson, Inc., testified to amend the bill. Mr. McCracken answered questions from the committee.
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03:43:19 PM |
Scott Allely, representing Associated Collection Agencies, testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:47:30 PM |
Brittany Fischer, representing Galvanize, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Fischer answered questions from the committee.
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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.
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03:55:48 PM |
Committee members
provided closing comments on the bill.
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03:57:45 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-057 to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Lundeen |
No |
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Priola |
No |
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Story |
Yes |
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Zenzinger |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:58:12 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
