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S_ED_2021A 02/24/2021 09:47:52 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/24/2021
Attendance
Bridges *
Buckner X
Kirkmeyer *
Lundeen X
Priola X
Story *
Zenzinger X
Time 09:47:52 AM to 12:43:21 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Zenzinger
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB21-008 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB21-056 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB21-008 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


09:48:40 AM  
Senator Simpson,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-008, which concerns removing the word
"junior" from the name of certain colleges.  The bill was
on the table for action only.  Senator Simpson and committee members
made comments on the bill.


09:51:18 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-008 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Excused
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-056 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

09:51:29 AM  
Senators Holbert
and Gonzales, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-056, which concerns
the expansion of the opportunities to administer medical marijuana at school
to a student with a valid medical marijuana recommendation.  Senator
Holbert gave opening comments.
10:02:01 AM  
Senator Gonzales gave opening comments. The co-sponsors answered questions from the committee.
10:09:15 AM  
The committee continued
to make comments and ask questions of the sponsors.
10:25:23 AM  
Amber Wann, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Wann answered questions
from the committee.
10:31:13 AM  
Stacey Linn, representing CannAbility Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
10:38:42 AM  
David DiCarlo, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
10:42:09 AM  
Sarah Porter, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
10:47:37 AM  
Mark Porter, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill.
10:53:46 AM  
Kenda Green-Newman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
10:57:59 AM  
Emily Newman, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.
10:58:52 AM  
Neil Margallis, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
11:09:03 AM  
Michelle Walker, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Walker answered questions from the committee.
11:16:44 AM  
Jamie Kropp, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
11:21:50 AM  
Daniel Brandt, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill.
11:25:10 AM  
Heather Shaffett, representing herself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Shaffet answered questions from the committee.
11:28:37 AM  
Ozark Shaffett, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
11:29:36 AM  
Autumn Brooks, representing herself and Clear Creek School District Re-1, testified in support of the bill.
11:34:51 AM  
Hannah Lovato, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
11:37:50 AM  
Quintin Lovato, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
11:41:32 AM  
Ben Wann, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
11:47:15 AM  
Brad Wann, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Wann answered questions
from the committee.
11:56:21 AM  
Senator Holbert answered
questions from the committee regarding amendment L.004 (Attachment A).
11:58:39 AM  
Matthew Cerrato, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
12:04:35 PM  
David Wasserman, representing the Southern Colorado Cannabis Council, testified in support of the bill.
12:07:40 PM  
Senators Holbert and Gonzales came back to the table to discuss amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments A through D). The committee discussed the amendments.
12:17:08 PM  
Jeff Riester, representing the Department of Law, answered questions from the committee.
12:17:36 PM  
The committee continued to discuss the amendments.


12:23:29 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:23:48 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:24:05 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:24:30 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges
Buckner
Kirkmeyer
Lundeen
Priola
Story
Zenzinger
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:24:41 PM  
The co-sponsors gave closing comments on the bill. Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.


12:43:00 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-056, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Buckner Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Lundeen Yes
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:43:21 PM   The committee adjourned.