Date: 05/03/2010

Final
HJR10-1030

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to postpone House Joint Resolution 10-1030 i
Moved to refer House Joint Resolution 10-1030 to t		PASS
FAIL



01:35 PM -- House Joint Resolution 10-1030

Representative Swalm, sponsor of House Joint Resolution 10-1030, concerning avoiding teacher layoffs, presented the measure to the committee. He explained why he decided to bring the measure forward for consideration. He noted examples of other government service branches, such a policemen and firefighters, who have agreed to defer compensation in order to avoid layoffs.


01:39 PM

Representative Merrifield asked if there is anything keeping unions from undertaking these measures currently. Representative Swalm responded that it is not prevented under current law, but it is an important point to be considered. Representative McNulty shared his thoughts on the measure, noting that he believes it is an important public policy discussion. Representative Swalm also discussed the cuts made to the Colorado Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA), and stated that there is value in having union representatives discussing this issue with school districts.


01:43 PM

Representative Peniston asked if this resolution represents a conflict with local control. Representative Swalm responded that it is a consideration, given that local funding also supports K-12 public education, but noted that the state funds a larger part of the budget, and that money should be spent properly. Representative Massey asked Representative Swalm whether he could add something to the effect of achieving savings through attrition or vacancy savings. Representative Swalm responded that he is open to adding something to that effect, explaining that his intent is to provide suggestions for avoiding teacher layoffs. Representative Schafer also commented on the measure, expressing concern about setting one standard for all school districts.


01:48 PM

Representative Summers shared his views on the measure, noting that the resolution is a statement of encouragement, and does not infringe on local control.
BILL:House Joint Resolution 10-1030
TIME: 01:50:43 PM
MOVED:Massey
MOTION:Moved to refer House Joint Resolution 10-1030 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a 5-7-1 vote.
SECONDED:Murray
VOTE
Benefield
No
Massey
Yes
McNulty
Yes
Middleton
No
Murray
Yes
Peniston
No
Scanlan
Excused
Schafer S.
No
Summers
Yes
Tipton
Yes
Todd
No
Solano
No
Merrifield
No
Not Final YES: 5 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:House Joint Resolution 10-1030
TIME: 01:51:27 PM
MOVED:Solano
MOTION:Moved to postpone House Joint Resolution 10-1030 indefinitely. The motion passed on a 7-5-1 vote.
SECONDED:Benefield
VOTE
Benefield
Yes
Massey
No
McNulty
No
Middleton
Yes
Murray
No
Peniston
Yes
Scanlan
Excused
Schafer S.
Yes
Summers
No
Tipton
No
Todd
Yes
Solano
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS