Date: 09/04/2013
Final
Debriefing and Suggested Agenda Items for Future
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY POVERTY REDUCTION TASK FORCE
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04:54 PM -- Debriefing and Suggested Agenda Items for Future
Senator Kefalas asked each task force member to talk about what he or she learned from the day's meeting and what he or she would like to see included on the agenda for the next meeting. Senator Ulibarri stated the there is a lot more work for the task force to accomplish and that he is unsure where to begin focusing in order to be the most effective. Senator Hudak stated that she was impressed by the level of collaboration by different departments on the issues discussed, and asked what could be done to help fund adult literacy programs. Representative Fields thanked Senator Kefalas for his work on the task force, and stated that she was surprised by how much still needs to be accomplished, especially in regards to adult education. Senator Marble stated that there is a lot of overlap between working groups and talked about the need to identify what gaps have already been filled. Senator Kefalas thanked the task force members for their hard work and said that he recognizes that the work load of the task force is heavy. He explained that at the next meeting on September 18th the task force will focus on recommendations from the working groups that could lead to proposals for specific legislation. He said there will also be a panel discussion on the PTC rebate program. Senator Hudak asked for clarification on the process for proposing and drafting bills. Senator Kefalas responded that bill drafters from the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS) will attend the next meeting and that bill drafts will be voted on at the final meeting of the task force.
05:07 PM
The committee adjourned.