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H_ED_2025A 02/06/2025 04:50:24 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/06/2025
Attendance
Bacon *
Bradfield X
Caldwell X
Garcia Sander X
Gilchrist X
Hamrick X
Hartsook X
Johnson X
Phillips X
Smith X
Story X
Martinez X
Lukens X
Time 04:50:24 PM to 06:28:42 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by Lukens
This Report was prepared by Matthu Beck
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1131 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1041 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB25-1041 - Committee Discussion Only
04:51:10 PM  
Representative Smith
presented House Bill 25-1041 for action only. This bill concerns measures
to support a student athlete in the use of their name, image, or likeness.
Testimony for this bill was taken at the January 30th House Education meeting.
Representative Smith explained amendments L.005 (Attachment A) and L.004
(Attachment B).
04:57:53 PM  
Representative Smith answered questions from members of the committee.
05:16:06 PM  
Jacob Baus, Office
of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), answered questions from the bill
sponsor and committee.
05:19:31 PM  
The bill was laid over until the end of the hearing.



HB25-1131 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
05:21:17 PM  

Representatives Boesenecker and Johnson, prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1131 regarding eliminating the student cap at Colorado State University's veterinary program. The bill sponsors answered questions from members of the committee.
05:22:29 PM  
J. Burow, representing
the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill.



Sue VandeWoude,
representing Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.



The panel answered
questions from members of the committee.
05:35:10 PM  
Representatives Johnson and Boesenecker gave closing remarks on House Bill 25-1131.


05:37:08 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1131 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Johnson
Seconded Martinez
Bacon Yes
Bradfield Yes
Caldwell Yes
Garcia Sander Yes
Gilchrist Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Johnson Yes
Phillips Yes
Smith Yes
Story Yes
Martinez Yes
Lukens Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1041 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
05:39:43 PM  
Jacob Baus, OLLS, explained amendment L.010 (Attachment C).


05:44:34 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.010 to L.005
Moved Smith
Seconded Martinez
Bacon No
Bradfield Yes
Caldwell Yes
Garcia Sander Yes
Gilchrist Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook No
Johnson No
Phillips Yes
Smith Yes
Story Yes
Martinez Yes
Lukens Yes
YES: 10   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
05:44:36 PM  
Representative Smith answered questions from members of the committee regarding the amendment.
05:48:26 PM  
Members of the committee shared their thoughts on the amendment.


05:51:46 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005 as amended
Moved Smith
Seconded Martinez
Bacon No
Bradfield Yes
Caldwell Yes
Garcia Sander No
Gilchrist Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook No
Johnson No
Phillips Yes
Smith Yes
Story Yes
Martinez Yes
Lukens Yes
YES: 9   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
05:52:29 PM  

Representative Smith explained amendment L.004 (Attachment B).


05:53:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Smith
Seconded Martinez
Bacon
Bradfield
Caldwell
Garcia Sander
Gilchrist
Hamrick
Hartsook
Johnson
Phillips
Smith
Story
Martinez
Lukens
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:53:48 PM  
Representative Smith gave closing remarks on House Bill 25-1041. Members of the committee provided closing thoughts on the bill.


06:10:35 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1041, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Smith
Seconded Martinez
Bacon No
Bradfield Yes
Caldwell Yes
Garcia Sander No
Gilchrist Yes
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook No
Johnson No
Phillips Yes
Smith Yes
Story Yes
Martinez Yes
Lukens Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


06:28:42 PM   The committee adjourned.






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