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FD68A451ED4C285D872589810057FA5A Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23-1235

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Mar 29, 2023      
Location HCR 0107



HB23-1235 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:01:02 AM  
Representative Sirota presented House Bill 23-1235. The bill makes modifications to the new Department of Early Childhood.
10:09:11 AM  
Scott Bright, representing Early Childhood Education Association, testified to amend the bill. D'Arla Mezzacapo, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Ashley Henshaw, representing Stepping Stones Learning Center, testified to amend the bill. Eva Hathaway, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
10:19:23 AM  
Tim Derocher, representing Colorado Department of Early Childhood, testified in support of the bill. Carin Rosa, representing Colorado Department of Early Childhood, testified in support of the bill.
10:26:03 AM  
Susan Steele, representing Early Childhood Leadership Commission, testified in support of the bill. Nicole Riehl, representing Colorado Executives Partnering to Invest in Children, testified in support of the bill. Riley Kitts, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.
10:45:54 AM  
Representative Sirota wrapped up her presentation on the bill.


10:57:09 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1235 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded Bacon
Bacon Yes
Bradfield No
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook No
Lindsay Yes
Lukens Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Pugliese No
Wilson No
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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