h_ed_2017a_2017-04-17t13:34:26z3 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/17/2017

Location: 0HCR 0112

04:55 PM



The committee recessed.





05:03 PM



The committee returned from recess.





05:03 PM -- HB17-1340



Representative Lundeen and Representative Garnett, co-sponsors, presented and summarized House Bill 17-1340 concerning the creation of a legislative interim committee to study school finance issues.





05:14 PM



Committee discussion ensued.



05:22 PM -- Jen Walmer, representing Democrats for Education Reform, testified in favor of the bill.



05:24 PM -- Benjamin Waters, representing the Opportunity Coalition, testified in favor of the bill.



05:26 PM -- Luke Ragland, representing Ready Colorado, testified in favor of the bill.



05:30 PM -- Brian Tanner, representing Colorado Education Association, testified as neutral on the bill.



05:33 PM -- Dan Schaller, representing the Colorado League of Charter Schools, testified in favor of the bill.



Mr. Tanner answered questions from the committee.



Mr. Schaller answered questions from the committee.



05:37 PM -- Kelly Caufied, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in favor of the bill.



05:40 PM -- Leslie Colwell, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in favor of the bill.



Ms. Caufield answered questions from the committee.



Ms. Colwell answered questions from the committee.





05:46 PM



The co-sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.

05:50 PM



The committee adjourned.