Date: 04/23/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1170 and HB15-1274

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment H). The motion p
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment H). The motion p
Refer House Bill 15-1170 to the Committee on Appro
Refer House Bill 15-1274, as amended, to the Commi		Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
PASS
PASS




02:47 PM -- HB15-1170, HB 15-1275, and HB 15-1274

Senator Hill told the committee that it would hear the next three bills as a package of bills and would hear public testimony on all three bills at the same time. Senator Heath, sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1170 which concerns measures to raise the level of postsecondary and workforce readiness that Colorado students demonstrate upon graduation from high school. Senator Heath also presented House Bill 15-1275 which concerns measures to support enrollment in career and technical education programs. The committee discussed the importance of work force development. Senator Heath presented amendment L.002 to HB 15-1275 (Attachment G). Senator Kerr, sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1274 which concerns the creation of career pathways for students for critical occupations in growing industries. Senator Woods distributed amendment L.005 (Attachment H) to HB 12-1274.

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The following people testified on the bills:

02:55 PM -- Jerry Migler, representing the Colorado Community College System, spoke in support of all three bills. He told the committee how the bills will support students in community colleges. He talked about the positive benefits when students start school knowing what their career path will be.

02:59 PM -- Geri Anderson, representing Aims Community College, spoke in support of all three bills. She focused her testimony on HB 15-1170. She stated that whatever a student's pathway, it is a valuable pathway if it puts him or her into the workforce as a contributing member of Colorado's economy.

03:02 PM -- Frank Waterous, representing the Bell Policy Center, spoke in support of all three bills. He spoke about the positive message that the bills send and said that the bills are essential to helping Colorado become and remain a competitive economy.

03:04 PM -- Dave Davia, representing the Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors, spoke in support of all three bills. He explained that the construction industry is facing a shortage of trained and qualified workers. He said that college is a great pathway for some but not all, and the construction industry can be a great alternative.

03:06 PM -- Charles Dukes, representing Aurora Public Schools, spoke in support of the bills. He discussed the importance of ensuring that every student graduates having a plan, skills, and credentials for his or her future.

03:07 PM -- Jeff Barratt, representing Emily Griffith Technical College, spoke in support of the bills. He provided background information about his organization, and stated that the school has experienced a lot of growth in the past few years. He talked about the importance of public-private partnerships, and the importance of creating a pipeline.

03:09 PM -- Stephanie Steffens, representing the Colorado Workforce Development Council, spoke in support of the bills. She distributed a handout (Attachment I) and talked about why she supports the bills.

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03:15 PM -- Michael Gifford, representing the Associated General Contractors and Colorado Contractors Association, spoke in support of the bills. He talked about what's going on in the construction industry in Colorado and the current and future work force needs.

03:18 PM -- Phil Hayes, representing Colorado AFL-CIO, spoke in support of all three bills. He talked about why he supports the bills.


03:20 PM

There were no more witnesses and Senator Hill closed public testimony. Senator Heath gave closing comments to HB 15-1170.
BILL:HB15-1170
TIME: 03:21:22 PM
MOVED:Hill
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1170 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 5-4.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Holbert
No
Johnston
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Neville T.
No
Todd
Yes
Woods
No
Marble
No
Hill
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


03:26 PM

Senator Woods gave closing comments to HB 15-1274 and discussed amendment L.005 (Attachment H).
BILL:HB15-1274
TIME: 03:27:08 PM
MOVED:Woods
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment H). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Holbert
Johnston
Kerr
Merrifield
Neville T.
Todd
Woods
Marble
Hill
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:HB15-1274
TIME: 03:28:02 PM
MOVED:Woods
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1274, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Holbert
No
Johnston
Yes
Kerr
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Neville T.
No
Todd
Yes
Woods
Yes
Marble
No
Hill
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS