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H_ED_2021A 04/07/2021 11:26:45 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 04/07/2021
Attendance
Baisley X
Caraveo X
Exum X
Geitner X
Kipp X
Larson X
Michaelson Jenet X
Young X
McLachlan X
Time 11:26:45 AM to 01:09:06 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McLachlan
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1192 Postponed Indefinitely
HB21-1210 Postponed Indefinitely

HB21-1192 - Postponed Indefinitely
11:27:00 AM  
Representative Arndt,
sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1192. The bill specifies that using a
529 plan for paying principle or interest on any qualified education loan
is an eligible distribution for purposes of the state income tax deduction
for contributions to 529 plans.

Representative Arndt asked that the bill be postponed indefinitely.


11:28:32 AM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 21-1192 indefinitely.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded Caraveo
Baisley Yes
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner Yes
Kipp Yes
Larson No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1210 - Postponed Indefinitely
11:28:42 AM  
Representative Larson,
sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1210. The bill creates the foundational
learning experience savings program, which allows individuals to create
a tax-preferred savings account for elementary and secondary education
expenses.
11:33:26 AM  
Representative Larson answered questions from the committee.
11:38:35 AM  
Evie Hudak, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
11:48:42 AM  
Kevin Vick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
11:50:29 AM  
Ross Izard, representing ACE Scholarships, testified in support of the bill.
11:55:59 AM  
Tonya Johnson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
11:59:17 AM  
Scott Harry, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
12:04:52 PM  
Brittany Vessely, representing Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill.
12:05:06 PM  
Katherine Kelly, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
12:16:08 PM  
Barb Bulthuis, representing Crossroads School, testified in support of the bill.
12:18:52 PM  
Angela Baier, representing
CollegeInvest, was available to answer committee questions.
12:18:53 PM  
Additional written
testimony submitted can be found as Attachment A.
12:24:25 PM  
Jeff Stupak, Legislative
Council Staff, responded to committee questions about the bill's fiscal
note.
12:30:31 PM  
Representative Larson gave closing remarks.


12:54:52 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1210 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Larson
Seconded Geitner
Baisley Yes
Caraveo No
Exum No
Geitner Yes
Kipp No
Larson Yes
Michaelson Jenet No
Young No
McLachlan No
YES: 3   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


01:08:05 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 21-1210 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Young
Seconded Kipp
Baisley No
Caraveo Yes
Exum Yes
Geitner No
Kipp Yes
Larson No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Young Yes
McLachlan Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:09:06 PM   The committee adjourned.






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