HB16-1196
Aspire To College Colorado Pilot Program
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of the aspire to college Colorado pilot program for college savings for preschool children, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill creates the aspire to college Colorado pilot program (pilot program) in the department of human services (state department) to provide college savings accounts, as defined in the bill, to preschool-aged children served in an early childhood program. The state department shall administer the pilot program and shall adopt necessary rules for implementation of the pilot program.
Within existing appropriations, the state department shall make an initial $50 contribution to a college savings account administered by collegeinvest as part of the college savings program on behalf of an eligible child. The pilot program may serve up to 2,000 eligible children per year for up to 3 years. Through private donations, the pilot program may provide matching dollars for family savings, bonuses to encourage regular savings, family financial education, and an evaluation of the long-term impact of the pilot program.
The bill creates the aspire to college Colorado pilot program fund.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that were subsequently adopted.)
Within existing appropriations, the state department shall make an initial $50 contribution to a college savings account administered by collegeinvest as part of the college savings program on behalf of an eligible child. The pilot program may serve up to 2,000 eligible children per year for up to 3 years. Through private donations, the pilot program may provide matching dollars for family savings, bonuses to encourage regular savings, family financial education, and an evaluation of the long-term impact of the pilot program.
The bill creates the aspire to college Colorado pilot program fund.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that were subsequently adopted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2016 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1196 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1196 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1196, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt Amendment L.001 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D). | The motion was withdrawn. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 16-1196, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2016 | Third Reading | BILL |
38
AYE
26
NO
1
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2016 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 04/18/2016 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/18/2016 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/15/2016 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/15/2016 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/22/2016 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/03/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
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