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73AF1A4E6A4A18CA872583DE007973F1 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
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






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