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H_ED_2023A 03/22/2023 12:43:19 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/22/2023
Attendance
Bacon E
Bradfield X
Hamrick X
Hartsook X
Lukens X
Michaelson Jenet X
Pugliese X
Wilson X
Young X
Martinez X
McLachlan X
Time 12:43:19 PM to 02:14:07 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1246 Referred to House Appropriations
HB23-1213 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB23-1246 - Referred to House Appropriations


12:43:30 PM  
Representatives McCluskie and Pugliese presented House Bill 23-1246 to the committee. The bill creates two new programs to encourage the completion of credentials for specific occupations and provides funding for new short-term nursing programs.
12:49:43 PM  
Chancellor Joe Garcia, representing Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Angie Paccione, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill. Megan Dollar, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Katherine Keegan, representing Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of the bill.
12:58:30 PM  
Dr. Landon Pirius, representing Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill. Yesenia Silva Estrada, representing Colorado Mountain College, testified in support of the bill. Gary Arnold, representing Denver Pipefitters Local 208, testified in support of the bill.
01:12:34 PM  
Joel Pennick, representing Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill. Carol Salter, representing Northern Colorado Health Sector Partnership, testified in support of the bill.
01:22:10 PM  
Jonathan Finer, representing Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Scott Bright, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Colleen Casper, representing Colorado Nurses Association, testified in support of the bill.
01:26:49 PM  
Representatives McCluskie and Pugliese wrapped up their presentation to the committee.


01:29:16 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1246 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Pugliese
Seconded Hartsook
Bacon Excused
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Pugliese Yes
Wilson Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1213 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


01:29:34 PM  
Representatives Bradfield
and Young presented House Bill 23-1213 to the committee, along with amendment
L.001 (Attachment A). The bill requires the Department of Public Health
and Environment to distribute bleed control kits and training materials
to schools that request them.
01:35:01 PM  
Dr. Thomas Schroeppel, representing American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, testified to amend the bill. Ms Jessica Francois, representing Colorado Association of School Nurses, read testimony on behalf of Julie Wilken in support of the bill. Jennifer Landis, representing Colorado Trauma Network, testified in support of the bill. Robyn Wolverton, representing Colorado Trauma Network, testified in support of the bill.
01:50:21 PM  
Christy Tennant, representing Centura Health, testified in support of the bill. Amanda Abramczyk-Thill, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jessica Cofran, representing Colorado Trauma Network, testified in support of the bill. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill. Reuben Farnsworth, representing Delta County Ambulance District/Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Eric Luehr, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:00:36 PM  
Robert Hayes, representing Centura Health, testified in support of the bill. Leann Krayenhagen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Noble, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:09:48 PM  
Representatives Young and Bradfield explained amendment L.001.


02:11:25 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Young
Seconded Bradfield
Bacon Excused
Bradfield
Hamrick
Hartsook
Lukens
Michaelson Jenet
Pugliese
Wilson
Young
Martinez
McLachlan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:11:27 PM  
Representatives Bradfield and Young wrapped up their presentation.


02:13:50 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1213, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Young
Seconded Bradfield
Bacon Excused
Bradfield Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Pugliese Yes
Wilson Yes
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:14:07 PM   The committee adjourned.