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S_ED_2023A 03/13/2023 02:50:49 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 03/13/2023
Attendance
Baisley X
Fields X
Kolker X
Lundeen X
Rich X
Marchman X
Buckner X
Time 02:50:49 PM to 04:01:51 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1001 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
Conf 23-School Of Mines Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Community Colleges And Occupational Education — State Board For Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB23-1093 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB23-1001 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:51:06 PM  
Senator Zenzinger,
sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1001, which concerns expanding financial
assistance for educator programs.  She provided opening comments on
the bill.
02:55:13 PM  
Ivana Bejaran, representing
Stand for Children read into the record written testimony in support of
the bill from teacher.
02:58:31 PM  
Nathalie Perez, representing
Stand For Children, read into the record written testimony in support of
the bill from teacher Laura Heller.
02:59:12 PM  
April Gonzales, representing the Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill.
03:03:30 PM  
Meghan Raines, representing
the Colorado Education Association (CEA), spoke on behalf of Amie Baca-Oehlert,
President of CEA, in support of the bill.
03:09:37 PM  
Jenni Trujillo, representing
Fort Lewis College, testified in support of the bill.
03:10:48 PM  
Senator Zenzinger distributed and explained amendment L.004 (Attachment A).
03:13:32 PM  
Senator Lundeen distributed and explained amendment L.005 (Attachment B).
03:13:51 PM  
The sponsor answered questions from the committee about the amendments.


03:15:37 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley No
Fields Yes
Kolker Excused
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:16:08 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley No
Fields Yes
Kolker Excused
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
03:16:09 PM  
Senator Zenzinger provided closing comments on the bill. Committee members made comments.


03:19:17 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1001, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley No
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-School Of Mines Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
03:19:30 PM  
Paul Johnson, President
of the Colorado School of Mines, introduced the reappointee to the Board
of Trustees, Denise Burgess.  A copy of the Governor's appointment
letter can be found as Attachment C.  Jesus Salazar, Chair of the
Bboard, spoke about Ms. Burgess.  Ms. Burgess told the committee why
she would like to continue to serve on the board.


03:27:26 PM
 Motion Refer the reappointment of Denise Burgess to the School Of Mines Board Of Trustees to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Community Colleges And Occupational Education — State Board For - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
03:28:15 PM  
Joe Garcia, Chancellor,
Colorado Community College System, introduced the appointee and reppointees
to the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (board):
 Melanie Kruger, Terrance McWilliams, and Landon Mascarenaz.  A
copy of the Governor's appointment letter can be found as Attachment D.
 Rollie Heath, board chair, provided opening comments.  The appointees
took turns speaking about the importance of community colleges and why
they would like to serve on the board.
03:33:38 PM  
Committee members made comments.


03:43:41 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Melanie Kruger, and the reappointments of Terrance McWilliams and Landon Mascarenaz, to the State Board for Community Colleges And Occupational Education to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1093 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:43:48 PM  
Senator Marchman
and Senator Rich, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1093, which concerns
permitting higher education staff to take a sabbatical.  They provided
opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the committee.
03:48:46 PM  
Allison Riggs, representing herself and the Fort Lewis College Staff Council, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.
04:00:03 PM  
Committee members made comments.


04:01:30 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1093 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley No
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen No
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:01:51 PM   The committee adjourned.






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