s_hhs_2017a_2017-04-05t10:22:16z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/05/2017

Location: SCR 354

10:40 AM -- HB 17-1106



Senator Martinez Humenik, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1106. The reengrossed bill continues the Early Childhood Leadership Commission (commission) in the Department of Human Services. The commission is scheduled for repeal on July 1, 2018, and this bill extends it through September 1, 2023. The bill makes several other changes including elimination of a cash fund for the commission, prohibiting the use of General Fund for paying for commission staff or expenses, and technical adjustments to how federal funds are allocated to the commission. It also allows the commission to seek and receive gifts, grants, and donations.





10:42 AM -- Anna Jo Haynes, Early Childhood Leadership Commission, testified in support of the bill.



10:46 AM -- Barbara Grogan, Early Childhood Leadership Commission, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A). Ms. Grogan responded to questions.





10:51 AM



The committee dialogued with Ms. Haynes and Ms. Grogan.





10:58 AM -- Tom Massey, Early Childhood Leadership Commission, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Massey responded to questions from the committee.



11:09 AM -- Cindy Schulz, Early Childhood Leadership Commission, testified in support of the bill.



11:15 AM -- Bill Jaeger, Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.



11:18 AM -- Kristina Mueller, Early Childhood Leadership Commission, testified in support of the bill.



11:24 AM -- Shawna Fritzler, Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.





11:26 AM



Senator Martinez Humenik made closing comments.

11:30 AM



Senator Smallwood adjourned the meeting.