73AF1A4E6A4A18CA872583DE007973F1 Hearing Summary

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BILL SUMMARY For HB19-1294

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Apr 16, 2019
Location Old State Library

HB19-1294 - Referred to House Appropriations

04:06:44 PM

The committee recessed.

04:07:03 PM

The committee came back to order.

04:11:58 PM

Representatives Benavidez and Jaquez Lews presented House Bill 199-1294, concerning a transfer of apprenticeship credit to college credit. The bill requires the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) to convene a working group to determine the best way to transfer construction industry registered apprenticeship program credit to college credit. If possible, the working group must include representatives of community colleges, area technical schools, local district colleges, relevant four-year institutions, and applicable union and non-union labor organizations. The working group must report to the General Assembly with its recommendations by December 31, 2019.

04:24:50 PM

Jason Hopfer, representing CCCS, testified in support of the bill.

04:27:16 PM

The bill sponsors made concluding comments on the bill, and committee discussion ensued.

04:32:19 PM	Motion	Refer House Bill 19-1294 to the Committee on Appropriations.
	Moved	Buentello
	Seconded	Michaelson Jenet

	Baisley	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Buckner	Yes
	Coleman	Yes
	Cutter	Yes
	Exum	Yes
	Geitner	Yes
	Larson	Yes
	McCluskie	Yes
	Michaelson Jenet	Yes
	Wilson	Yes
	Buentello	Yes
	McLachlan	Yes
	Final	YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

HB19-1294 - Referred to House Appropriations

Colorado General Assembly