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S_ED_2025A 02/24/2025 01:31:10 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/24/2025
Attendance
Bright X
Kipp X
Michaelson Jenet X
Rich X
Simpson X
Danielson X
Kolker X
Time 01:31:10 PM to 02:28:35 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Kolker
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB25-153 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB25-153 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
01:31:20 PM  
Senator Kolker presented
SB 25-153, which concerns public school financial reporting requirements.
He distributed and explained strike below amendment L.001 (Attachment A)
and provided opening comments on the bill. He answered questions from the
committee.
01:36:54 PM  
Matt Cook, representing
Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to the bill.
 Deep Singh Badhesha, representing Denver Public Schools, testified
to amend the bill. Sarah  Hunt, representing Charter Advocacy Coalition,
testified in opposition to the bill. Frank Reeves, representing Colorado
Rural Schools Alliance, testified in opposition to the bill.
01:49:52 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:12:50 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:13:10 PM  
Meghan Raynes, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Kathy Wilson, representing League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill. Joseph Salazar, representing Adams 14 School District, testified in support of the bill.


02:26:17 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Bright
Kipp
Michaelson Jenet
Rich
Simpson
Danielson
Kolker
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:26:28 PM  
Senator Kolker provided closing comments on the bill.


02:28:22 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-153, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Bright No
Kipp Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Rich No
Simpson No
Danielson Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:28:35 PM   The committee adjourned.






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