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S_ED_2023A 02/27/2023 01:38:24 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date 02/27/2023
Attendance
Baisley X
Fields X
Kolker X
Lundeen X
Rich X
Marchman X
Buckner X
Time 01:38:24 PM to 03:39:57 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Buckner
This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Colorado Mesa University Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB23-1007 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB23-1064 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

Conf 23-Colorado Mesa University Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:38:52 PM  
LinkJohn
Marshall, President of Colorado Mesa University, introduced the appointee
and reappointees to the board of trustees: Daniel Ramos, Kasia Iwaniczko-MacLeod,
and Joyce Sekharan.  The Governor's appointment letter can be found
as Attachment A.  The appointee and reappointees took turns speaking
about their backgrounds and about why they would like to serve on the board.
 
01:43:37 PM  
The panel answered
questions from the committee.


01:51:48 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Joyce Sekharan, and the reappointments of Daniel Ramos and Kasia Iwaniczko-MacLeod to the Colorado Mesa University 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 Excused
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Metropolitan State University Of Denver Board Of Trustees - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:52:04 PM  
Dr. Janine Davidson,
President of Metropolitan State University of Denver, introduced the appointees
and reappointees to the board of trustees: Olivia Mendoza, Jerry Glick,
Russell Noles, and Marissa Molina.  A copy of the Governor's appointment
letter can be found as Attachment B.  The appointees and reappointees
spoke about their background and about why they would like to serve on
the board.
02:06:27 PM  
The panel answered questions from the committee.


02:12:46 PM
 Motion Refer the appointments of Olivia Mendoza and Jerry Glick, and the reappointments of Russell Noles and Marissa Molina, to the Metropolitan State University Of Denver 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



HB23-1007 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:13:08 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:19:03 PM  
The committee came back to order. Senator Roberts and Senator Pelton B., co-sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1007, which concerns crisis information services on student identification cards. They provided opening comments on the bill and answered questions from the committee.
02:27:24 PM  
Maranda Miller, representing Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado and Centennial Mental Health Center, testified in support of the bill.
02:30:13 PM  
Susan Marine, representing Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:37:02 PM  
Matthew Server, representing Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill.
02:37:10 PM  
The committee members provided closing comments on the bill.


02:41:08 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1007 to the Committee of the Whole 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



HB23-1064 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:41:17 PM  
Senator Marchman, sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1064, which concerns the enactment of the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact." She provided opening comments and answered questions from the committee.
02:56:20 PM  
Senator Marchman continued to answer questions from the committee. She distributed and explained amendment L.006 (Attachment C).
02:57:51 PM  
Matt Cook, representing the Colorado Association of School Boards, the Colorado Association of School Executives, and the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
02:59:37 PM  
Kallie Leyba, representing the American Federation of Teachers Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:02:00 PM  
Kevin Vick, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:04:59 PM  
The panel of witnesses
answered questions from the committee.
03:12:08 PM  
Michelle Richart, representing the Department of Defense-State Liaison Office (DSLO), testified in support of the bill.
03:15:37 PM  
Katherine Dorman, representing the American Federation of Teachers, testified in support of the bill.
03:18:06 PM  
The prior two witnesses answered questions from the committee.


03:23:11 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley
Fields
Kolker
Lundeen
Rich
Marchman
Buckner
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:23:12 PM  
Senator Lundeen distributed amendment L.005 (Attachment D) and explained the amendment. Committee discussion ensued.


03:36:33 PM
 Motion Amendment L.005
Moved Lundeen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Fields No
Kolker No
Lundeen Yes
Rich Yes
Marchman No
Buckner No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
03:36:45 PM  
Senator Marchman gave closing comments on the bill. Committee members gave closing comments.


03:39:44 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1064, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Baisley No
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen No
Rich No
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:39:57 PM   The committee adjourned.






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