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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB20B-1001
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Dec 1, 2020
Location Old Supreme Court
HB20B-1001 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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11:58:26 AM |
Senators Coram and
Donovan, co-prime sponsors, explained HB20B-1001 concerning support for
expanding broadband access for preschool through twelfth grade education,
and, in connection therewith, creating the connecting Colorado students
grant program and making an appropriation.
The senators discussed the importance of robust internet connections, especially
for multi-user households. They further discussed the internet demands
of online school.
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12:10:23 PM |
Amie Baca-Oehlert,
representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the
bill.
Jamie Rosenberg, representing self, testified in a neutral position on
the bill.
Jarred Masterson, representing Rural Alliance and Colorado Association
of School Executives, testified in support of the bill. |
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12:25:38 PM |
Senator Donovan explained
Amendment L.003, which addresses grants and timelines.
Senator Bridges discussed the legislative intent of the bill.
The bill sponsors explained that grant recipients will be prioritized by
need.
Committee discussion ensued. |
12:33:38 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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Bridges |
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Bridges |
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Lundeen |
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Moreno |
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Tate |
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Woodward |
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Hansen |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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12:33:40 PM |
The bill sponsors
made concluding remarks and reiterated the importance of internet connection
for online school.
Committee members
discussed the necessity of broadband access.
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12:52:04 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 20B-1001, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Bridges |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Moreno |
Yes |
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Tate |
Excused |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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