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S_ED_2025A 03/03/2025 01:31:53 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/03/2025
Attendance
Bright X
Kipp X
Lundeen X
Michaelson Jenet X
Rich X
Marchman X
Kolker X
Time 01:31:53 PM to 01:59:53 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Kolker
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1131 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
Conf 25-Collegeinvest Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar

HB25-1131 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:32:06 PM  
Senator Kipp and
Senator Pelton B., co-sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1131, which concerns
eliminating the student cap at Colorado State University's (CSU) School
of Veterinary Medicine. The co-sponsors provided opening comments.
01:34:40 PM  
Sue VandeWoude, representing CSU, testified in support of the bill.
01:37:23 PM  
The co-sponsors provided
closing comments on the bill. Committee members made comments.


01:40:10 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1131 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kipp
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Collegeinvest - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:40:29 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
01:52:26 PM  
The committee came back to order. Angela Baier, CEO of CollegeInvest, introduced the appointees to the board: David Gross and Christine Heitz. The Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment A. The appointees took turns introducing themselves and speaking about why they would like to serve on the CollegeInvest Board.


01:59:25 PM
 Motion Refer the appointments of David Gross and Christine Heitz to the CollegeInvest Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bright Yes
Kipp Yes
Lundeen Yes
Michaelson Jenet Excused
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:59:53 PM   The committee adjourned.