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S_ED_2024A 02/12/2024 01:36:03 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/12/2024
Attendance
Baisley X
Fields X
Kolker X
Lundeen X
Rich X
Marchman X
Buckner X
Time 01:36:03 PM to 02:47:12 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 24-Adams State University Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB24-099 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB24-017 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

Conf 24-Adams State University Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:36:37 PM  
Nikky Patel, Director,
Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions, introduced the appointee to
the Adams State University Board of Trustees, Anne Trujillo.  A copy
of the Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment A.  Ms.
Trujillo introduced herself and spoke about why she would like to serve
on the Adams State University Board. Committee members made comments.


01:41:27 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Anne Trujillo to the Adams State University Board of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields Excused
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-099 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:41:49 PM  
Senator Pelton R.
and Senator Marchman, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-099,
which concerns PERA employement after retirement in rural school districts.
They provided opening comments on the bill and distributed amendments L.001
and L.002 (Attachments B and C).
01:47:31 PM  
Robert Framel, representing Kit Carson School District, testified in support of the bill.
01:51:28 PM  
Michelle Murphy, representing the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, the Colorado Association of School Executives, and the Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in support of the bill.
01:54:46 PM  
Tamara Durbin, representing Northeast BOCES/Colorado BOCES Association, testified in support of the bill.
01:57:06 PM  
Amy McGarrity, representing Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), testified to amend the bill.
02:08:27 PM  
Mike Gass, representing
Clear Creek School District, testified in support of the bill. He answered
questions from the committee.
02:08:46 PM  
The co-sponsors explained amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments B and C). Jessica Herrera, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to answer questions about the amendments.


02:15:35 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley
Fields Excused
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:16:33 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley
Fields Excused
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:21:04 PM  
The committee discussed
the need to run an additional amendment on second reading of the bill.
02:21:45 PM  
The co-sponsors made closing comments on the bill.


02:24:57 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-099, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Marchman
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



SB24-017 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


02:25:08 PM  
Senator Lundeen,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-017, which concerns the distribution
amounts made by the state to a school district during the budget year that
comprise the state's share of a school district's total program. He provided
opening comments and distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

02:31:14 PM  
David Slothower, representing Calhan School District and the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
02:35:33 PM  
Brett Ridgway, representing Lewis-Palmer School District 38, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.
02:41:12 PM  
Senator Lundeen explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).


02:42:42 PM
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
02:43:07 PM  
Senator Lundeen provided closing comments on the bill.
02:44:09 PM  
Committee members gave closing comments.


02:46:57 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-017, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
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


02:47:12 PM   The committee adjourned.






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