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H_ED_2024A 04/04/2024 01:35:15 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 04/04/2024
Attendance
Bacon X
Bradfield X
Hamrick X
Hartsook X
Lukens X
Pugliese *
Story *
Wilson X
Young X
Martinez X
McLachlan X
Time 01:35:15 PM to 07:45:22 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1340 Referred to House Finance
SB24-014 Referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1301 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1361 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB24-1340 - Referred to House Finance
01:35:58 PM  
Reps. Bird &
Taggart introduced House Bill 24-1340.  The bill creates two state
refundable income tax credits to encourage enrollment in a Colorado higher
education institution. The bill sponsors answered committee questions.
01:55:20 PM  
Committee discussion continued with the bill sponsors.
02:20:12 PM  
Todd Saliman, representing the University of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Brad Baca, representing Western Colorado University, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Andy Feinstein, representing University of Northern Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Henry Sobanet, representing Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill. Chase Cromwell, representing the University of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:32:58 PM  
Committee discussion ensued with the witnesses.
02:33:13 PM  
Mr. Jeff Keener,
representing the South Metro Denver Chamber, testified in support of the
bill. Savannah Brooks, representing the University of Colorado, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Romer, representing Vail Valley Partnership,
testified in support of the bill.
02:41:16 PM  
Summer Hill, representing
the the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.
 Mark Cavanaugh, representing Independent Higher Education of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill and read the testimony of Hailey Kreiling
into the record. Alison Morgan, representing the Colorado Bankers Association,
testified in support of the bill.
02:49:39 PM  
Written testimony is found in Attachment A.
02:54:59 PM  
The sponsors gave some closing remarks.


03:07:16 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1340 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Martinez
Seconded Hamrick
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Pugliese Yes
Story Yes
Wilson Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-014 - Referred to House Appropriations
03:09:17 PM  
Rep. McLachlan introduced Senate Bill 24-014. The bill authorizes local education providers to award a seal of climate literacy diploma endorsement to students who complete certain courses and an experiential learning project.
03:12:54 PM  
Ms. Aisha O'Neil,
representing the Durango High School Green Team, testified in support of
the bill. Leo Stephenson, representing themself, testified in support of
the bill. Nora May, representing the Durango High School Green Team, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Karen Pontius, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Sophia Valdez, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Mabel Kim, representing themself, testified in
support of the bill. Ms. Alice  Maytan, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill.  Discussion ensued with the witnesses.
03:36:58 PM  
Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:40:51 PM  
Ms. Hannah Wallace, representing The STEAD School, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Christy Sinner, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tal Sheleg, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Indigo Olsen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:41:28 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment B.
03:53:11 PM  
Committee discussion
ensued with the witnesses.
03:58:22 PM  
Mr. Timothy Bedell,
representing Soouth Routt School District, testified in support of the
bill. Amara Olsen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Cassandra DeClaw, representing The STEAD School, testified in support
of the bill. Trevor Hagenbuch, representing SOROCO High School, testified
in support of the bill. Discussion ensued with the witnesses.
04:09:33 PM  
Brooke Gardunio,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.  Ellie Donovan,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Devin Edgley,
representing Boulder Chamber, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Ghita
Carroll, representing Boulder Valley School District Office of Sustainability,
testified in support of the bill.
04:21:57 PM  
The sponsor gave some closing remarks.


04:31:05 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-014 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved McLachlan
Seconded Hamrick
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook No
Lukens Yes
Pugliese No
Story Yes
Wilson No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1301 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

04:31:15 PM  
Rep. Willford and
Minority Leader Pugliese introduced House Bill 24-1301. The bill creates
a task force to evaluate school district time-to-eat policies, and a grant
program to support social emotional learning through play. Committee dicussion
ensued with the sponsors. Written testimony may be found in Attachment
C.
04:57:33 PM  
Ms. Shannon Thompson,
representing the Colorado School Nutrition Association, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Anyelin Ortega, representing Movimiento Poder, testified
in support of the bill. Cade Nelson, representing themself, testified in
support of the bill. Andrea Woolley, representing Playworks, testified
in support of the bill.
05:11:54 PM  
Ms. Julia Lennon,
representing We Don't Waste, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Nayeli
Banuelos, representing Movimiento Poder, testified in support of the bill.
Stacy Grubbs, representing Playworks, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Rebecca Robbins, representing Nourish Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association,
testified in support of the bill.


05:25:12 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D)
Moved Pugliese
Seconded Martinez
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Hartsook
Lukens
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:46:22 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E)
Moved Pugliese
Seconded Martinez
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Hartsook
Lukens
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:54:55 PM  
Kayla Tibbals, representing SHAPE, came to the table to answer committee questions about amendment L.006.


05:59:08 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment F)
Moved Pugliese
Seconded Martinez
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick No
Hartsook Yes
Lukens No
Pugliese Yes
Story Yes
Wilson No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan No
YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
05:59:10 PM  
The sponsors gave some closing remarks.


06:16:15 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1301, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Pugliese
Seconded Martinez
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Pugliese Yes
Story Yes
Wilson No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1361 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

06:16:27 PM  
The committee recessed.
06:18:39 PM  
The committee came back to order.
06:24:22 PM  
Rep. Frizell and Minority Leader Pugliese introduced House Bill 24-1361. The bill requires the State Board of Education to adopt a policy that communicates school enrollment options to parents.
06:43:26 PM  
Jude Schwalbach, representing Reason Foundation, testified from a neutral position. Autumn Brooks, representing Clear Creek School District Re-1, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Brenda Dickhoner, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
06:47:37 PM  
John Armstrong, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer questions on the fiscal notes.
07:06:51 PM  
Parker Baxter, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony may be found
in Attachment G.


07:24:25 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H).
Moved Pugliese
Seconded Wilson
Bacon
Bradfield
Hamrick
Hartsook
Lukens
Pugliese
Story
Wilson
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
07:27:00 PM  
The sponsors gave some closing remarks.


07:38:51 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1361, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Pugliese
Seconded Wilson
Bacon No
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick No
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Pugliese Yes
Story No
Wilson Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


07:45:22 PM   The committee adjourned.






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