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11F47D0749BCF9088725896D0064ADB4 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23-1191

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Mar 9, 2023      
Location HCR 0107



HB23-1191 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


11:19:44 AM  
Representative English presented House Bill 23-1191 to the committee, along with amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The bill prohibits the use of corporal punishment on children by employees or volunteers in state licensed preschools or in K-12 public schools.
11:30:05 AM  
Jane Ritter, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee members' questions.
11:35:59 AM  
Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law, testified in support of the bill. Michael Carter, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lora Melnicoe, representing American Academy of Pediatrics, Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Pamela Robinson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
11:41:40 AM  
Lydia Waligorski, representing Clayton Early Learning, testified in support of the bill. Mayor Aron Lam, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.


12:01:49 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Young
Seconded Bacon
Bacon Yes
Bradfield No
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook No
Lukens No
Michaelson Jenet Excused
Pugliese No
Sharbini Yes
Wilson No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
YES: 5   NO: 5   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
12:01:51 PM  
Representative English wrapped up her presentation on the bill.


12:06:33 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1191 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Young
Seconded Pugliese
Bacon Yes
Bradfield No
Hamrick Yes
Hartsook Yes
Lukens Yes
Michaelson Jenet Excused
Pugliese Yes
Sharbini Yes
Wilson No
Young Yes
Martinez Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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