DC2EA5C682978CD0872584FE00681477 Hearing Summary

The co-sponsors answered questions from the committee.

The following people testified on the bill:

Hailey McMoore, representing Great Education Colorado, spoke in support of the bill.

Kristi Leech, representing Great Education Colorado, spoke in support of the bill.

Kallie Leyba, representing the American Federation of Teachers Colorado, spoke in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Cory Bissell, representing himself as a member of the Jefferson County Education Association, spoke in support of the bill.

Amie Baca-Oehlert, representing the Colorado Education Association, spoke in support of the bill.  She distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment L).

The prior two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Jonna Levine, representing Support Jeffco Kids, spoke in support of the bill.

Shawna Fritzler, representing the Jefferson County Parent Teacher Association, spoke in support of the bill.

The prior two witnesses answered questions from the committee.

Eric Rothaus, representing the Department of Treasury, came to the table to answer questions about the impact of the bill on the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) program.

Bill Ryan, Director of the State Land Board, came to the table to answer questions from the committee.

Senator Danielson read written testimony into the record from a teacher in the Montezuma-Cortez School District.

Anna Gerstle, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer questions about the bill's fiscal note.

Senator Danielson explained amendments L.001 through L.005 (Attachments F through J) and answered questions from the committee.

The committee continued to discuss the bill and the amendments.

Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.