House Committee on Education (01/26/2015)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Date:	01/26/2015	ATTENDANCE

Time:	01:35 PM to 07:16 PM	Everett	X
		Fields	X
Place:	SupCt	Garnett	X
		Landgraf	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Lee	X
	Representative Buckner	Lundeen	X
		Moreno	X
This Report was prepared by		Wilson	X
	Lisa Gezelter	Windholz	X
		Pettersen	X
		Buckner	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
HB15-1020 HB15-1027 HB15-1024 HB15-1001 HB15-1053		Referred to Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Amended, Referred to Appropriations Postponed Indefinitely

01:36 PM -- House Bill 15-1020

Representative Buckner, Chair, welcomed the audience and committee members. He went over the agenda for the meeting and changed the order of bills to be heard. He moved House Bill 15-1027 to second on the agenda.

Representative Wilson, sponsor, introduced House Bill 15-1020, which provides state funding for full-day kindergarten to school districts. He discussed the importance of full-day kindergarten and the fact that only 0.58 of kindergarten is actually funded by the state. He discussed the negative factor and cuts to education during the recession. He explained the bill's fiscal note and pointed out that districts are actually paying for full-day kindergarten where it exists. He pointed out that full-day kindergarten funded by the state would free up district dollars for Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) slots. He discussed districts' use of mill levy overrides to fund full-day kindergarten and the transportation challenges associated with half-day kindergarten. He urged the committee not to consider the fiscal note, as that is a question for the Appropriations committee. Representative Wilson responded to questions from the committee. He clarified that the bill would not mandate full-day kindergarten, but would fund it for districts that want it or already have it. Representative Wilson continued to respond to questions from the committee.

01:52 PM

Representative Wilson continued to respond to questions from the committee.

01:54 PM -- Robin Gooldy, Superintendent of Canon City Schools, spoke in favor of the bill. He discussed the history of kindergarten programs, focusing on the addition of academics and technology over the past 40 years. He discussed his experience in Oklahoma, which has full-day universal kindergarten. He discussed the lack of preschool experience among students in his districts. He explained that full-day kindergarten in his district detracts from his ability to fund other programs in the district. He told the committee that his district uses $440,000 of local funds for full-day kindergarten. Mr. Gooldy responded to question from the committee.

02:00 PM -- Chris Selle, representing Custer County School District, spoke in favor of the bill. He discussed the way his district funds full-day kindergarten, and the need to draw funding from other areas of his district's budget in order to pay for full-day kindergarten. Mr. Selle responded to questions from the committee.

02:06 PM -- Bill Jaeger, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, spoke in favor of the bill. He discussed the impact of full-day kindergarten on young children, the increasing demand for full-day kindergarten, and how 127 districts have 100 percent of their kindergartners enrolled full-day either by pulling funds from their operating budget or by charging parents tuition. He discussed research showing how students benefit from full-day kindergarten, especially Hispanic children and those who are not yet reading. He discussed persistent achievement gaps and how early childhood education, including full-day kindergarten, can have lasting impacts.

02:09 PM -- Denise Jack, representing herself, spoke against the bill. She discussed her observations of kindergarten and how kindergarten has harmed the children she has observed. She discussed her belief that children should start school later, and that children should learn to read later.

02:11 PM

Representative Wilson offered closing comments to the bill. He thanked the witnesses that testified. He discussed the provisions of the bill and how the bill will benefit Colorado students. He discussed the need to fund full-day kindergarten as a first step toward improving early childhood education in Colorado.


BILL:	HB15-1020
TIME:	02:14:29 PM
MOVED:	Wilson
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1020 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 10-1.
SECONDED:	Lee
		VOTE
	Everett	No
	Fields	Yes
	Garnett	Yes
	Landgraf	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Lundeen	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Wilson	Yes
	Windholz	Yes
	Pettersen	Yes
	Buckner	Yes

Final YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:22 PM -- House Bill 15-1027

Representative Buckner, welcomed Representative Salazar, sponsor, to present House Bill 15-1027, which extends in-state tuition benefits at public colleges and universities in Colorado to enrolled members of 48 federally recognized Native American tribes with historic ties to Colorado. He explained the history of the bill. He discussed other groups that pay in-state tuition such as Olympic athletes training in the state, members of the Canadian military, Chinese graduate students, veterans, veterans' dependents, and dependents of employees whose companies move to Colorado, among others. Representative Salazar responded to questions from the committee.

02:27 PM

The committee recessed while technicians worked on the sound system. The Chair announced that the meeting would move to HCR 0112 and would reconvene in 15 minutes.

02:54 PM

The committee came back to order in HCR 0112.

02:55 PM -- Darius Lee Smith, representing the Denver Anti-Discrimination Office, testified in support of the bill. He discussed scholarships to Native students, and the benefits in-state tuition would provide to both students and to the institutions in which they enroll. He discussed percentages of the student bodies at various state universities that are Native American. Mr. Smith responded to questions from the committee.

03:00 PM -- Guyrene Ben, representing herself, discussed her experiences and how the bill would provide benefits to students like her. She discussed how Fort Lewis College, though available to Native students, is a liberal arts college and does not provide adequate training in the sciences. Ms. Ben responded to questions from the committee. Ms. Ben, Representative Salazar, and the committee discussed reciprocal agreements between states that allow Native students to cross state borders and still pay in-state tuition.

03:06 PM

Marshall Gover, President of the Pawnee Nation, spoke in support of the bill. He discussed the history of the Pawnee Nation, its historic territories, and treaty agreements signed by the tribe. He discussed the tribe's historic connection to land within Colorado's borders. He discussed promises of health care and education made to Indian nations, and how the Indian Health Service provides health care. He discussed the burden student loans place on Native students. He discussed his tribe's inability to assist college students with paying their tuition bills. President Gover responded to questions from the committee. The committee thanked President Gover for attending the meeting and speaking about the bill.

03:16 PM

Representative Salazar responded to the committee's questions about the bill.

03:16 PM

The committee responded to questions from President Gover. President Gover responded to additional questions from the committee.

03:20 PM -- David Weiden, representing Metropolitan State University (MSU) - Denver, testified in support of the bill. He discussed his educational experiences and the fiscal impact of the bill. He pointed out that the fiscal impact is based on self-identified Native American students, not on students actually enrolled in a tribe. He explained MSU's belief that the ability offer in-state tuition will draw new students to the state. He discussed the drop in enrollment levels of students of color experienced recently at MSU. Mr. Weiden responded to questions from the committee. Representative Salazar responded to questions from the committee. The committee discussed the fiscal note.

03:28 PM -- Josh Abram, representing Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to respond to questions about the fiscal note. He discussed the process he used to write the fiscal note and the difficulty in making projections about future enrollment. Mr. Abrams responded to questions from the committee.

03:31 PM

Earnest House, Junior, representing the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, came to the table to respond to questions from the committee.

03:34 PM -- Leslie Lovato, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her experiences at Colorado State University (CSU). She discussed the Native American Legacy Award (NALA), which offers in-state tuition to the tribes listed in the bill. She described NALA as a school policy, not a scholarship. She pointed out that in the program's four years, the number of Native American students at the school has quadrupled. She explained that though CSU has close to 400 students who self-identify as Native American, four years ago, only 8 students were enrolled. She told the committee that CSU now has 38 enrolled tribal members among its students. She pointed out that the numbers are small, but the growth is significant. Ms. Lovato responded to questions from the committee.

03:40 PM -- Deborah Hunt, Director of American Indian Student Services at the University of Colorado Denver, testified in support of the bill. She discussed Colorado's problems recruiting, retaining, and graduating Native American students, and the successes of Native students who have come to Colorado to complete their educations.

03:45 PM -- Chenoa Francis, representing herself and Mile High Unity, spoke in favor of the bill. She discussed the fact that she was born in Colorado, but is enrolled with the Northern Navajo Tribe in Shiprock, New Mexico. She discussed Navajo sacred places. She discussed the financial need of herself and others in her position to attend colleges in Colorado. Ms. Francis responded to questions from the committee.

03:49 PM -- Matt Campbell, staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund and the Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA), spoke in support of the bill. He discussed the low number of students that would benefit from the bill. He pointed out that only 13 percent of Native Americans have earned a Bachelor's degree, and that 22 percent of Native Americans over the age of 25 have not finished high school. He explained that the bill will increase educational achievement among Native Americans and described his hope that the bill will help reduce the state's obligation to Fort Lewis, as students will choose to pay tuition at the University of Colorado (CU) or CSU rather than go to Fort Lewis. Mr. Campbell responded to questions from the committee.

03:58 PM -- Theresa Halsey, representing the Oyate Indigenous Student Association at CU Boulder, spoke in support of the bill. She discussed the challenges faced by indigenous students and the lack of diversity at CU Boulder. She discussed the impact on the university if the bill passes, and the number of out of state students that have had to drop out of school for financial reasons. She discussed outreach efforts to publicize the program to the community if the bill passes.

04:03 PM -- Reed Zephier, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill. He discussed his experience as a graduate student at the University of Denver (DU), his service in the US Navy, and studying law and politics. He spoke about how his status as a veteran helped him come to Colorado for his education. He discussed the current status of federally recognized tribes, as they relate to state governments and the United Nations. He discussed how family ties cross state borders for Native people. He pointed out a moral obligation to redress injustices of the past. He talked about increased purchasing power that comes from lowering tuition and resulting benefits to the state's economy.

04:08 PM

Representative Buckner closed witness testimony. Representative Salazar responded to questions from the committee.

04:19 PM

Representative Salazar continued to respond to questions from the committee.

04:20 PM

Representative Salazar offered closing comments to the bill. He discussed the importance of the bill to the Native American community. He discussed the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre and urged the committee to vote in favor of the bill.


BILL:	HB15-1027
TIME:	04:22:31 PM
MOVED:	Lee
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1027 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:	Fields
		VOTE
	Everett	No
	Fields	Yes
	Garnett	Yes
	Landgraf	No
	Lee	Yes
	Lundeen	No
	Moreno	Yes
	Wilson	No
	Windholz	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Buckner	Yes

Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:23 PM -- House Bill 15-1024

The committee recessed.

04:34 PM

Representative Buckner called the committee back to order. Representative Pettersen, sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1024, which increases the number of students enrolled in the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) as preschool students. She discussed the CPP and the benefits that would be provided under the provisions of the bill. Representative Pettersen responded to questions from the committee.

04:41 PM -- Rich Jones, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. He discussed the benefits of preschool attendance, and distributed handouts to the committee (Attachment A). Mr. Jones responded to questions from the committee.

15HouseEd0126AttachA.pdf

04:48 PM -- Jennifer Landrum, President and CEO of the Denver Preschool Program (DPP), testified in support of the bill. She discussed the benefits of preschool programs, and the 38 states that have invested in pre-kindergarten programs. She discussed the results of Denver's pre-kindergarten program. She explained the process DPP uses to evaluate students, and how well DPP graduates do as they progress through school, with positive results persisting through third grade. She explained that 64 percent of DPP students score advanced or proficient in reading compared to 56 percent of non-DPP students. She talked about how preschool makes a difference in children's lives, and her wish that all children who are eligible for CPP be able to attend. Ms. Landrum responded to questions from the committee.

04:57 PM -- Princess Mack, representing Together Colorado, came to the table with Joaquina Garcia and Megan Carrier, a translator for Ms. Garcia. Ms. Mack spoke about the benefits her adult children received from early childhood education and how children she has known who have not had early childhood education have not been able to catch up or keep up during kindergarten. She discussed kindergarten as preparation for first grade, and she pointed out that preschool is a place to develop social-emotional skills, motor skills, and other skills necessary for subsequent academic success. She discussed the benefits to families, including parents, of participating in early childhood education.

05:03 PM -- Joaquina Garcia testified in support of the bill. She spoke in Spanish. Megan Carrier translated her testimony into English. She discussed the problem of insufficient space in early childhood education programs. She spoke about her family's story. Her two oldest children did not attend preschool, while her three younger children did. She spoke about the differences between the older children and the younger children, and how the younger children have had more academic success.

05:07 PM

The preceding two witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

05:10 PM -- Bridget Kaminetsky, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, spoke in support of the bill. She pointed out that the high cost of early childhood education and the dearth of quality providers make for poor choices among parents. She explained that parents must choose between low quality care or forgoing income to stay home and care for children themselves. She discussed early childhood education as a multi-generational approach to reducing poverty. She discussed parents' lack of options.

05:13 PM -- Heather Frenz, Director of Healthy Childcare Colorado, spoke in support of the bill. She spoke about her organization, a statewide partnership and tech assistance hub that is mandated by the Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS) to consult with childcare facilities. She discussed the long-term health benefits of quality early childhood education.

05:15 PM -- Pamela Harris, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mile High Montessori, spoke in support of the bill. She discussed Mile High Montessori's history and current enrollment. She discussed her organization's CPP slots and how the program benefits the families that enroll their children at Mile High Montessori. She discussed achievement gaps, their early roots, and how early childhood education mitigates achievement gaps.

05:20 PM -- Bill Jaeger, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, spoke in support of the bill. He pointed out that it's easier to prevent academic achievement gaps than to remediate them later. He explained that Colorado has one of largest achievement gaps from low to high income students of any state and that quality early childhood education will address that gap. He pointed out that less than half of all children in Colorado attend preschool. He mentioned data that shows children with access to high quality early childhood education are more likely to succeed later. He listed outside groups that prioritize high quality early childhood education, including the National Governors Association and the U.S. Department of Defense, among others. Mr. Jaeger responded to questions from the committee.

05:24 PM

Representative Pettersen read a statement from Shawna Fritzler in support of the bill.

05:25 PM

Representative Pettersen responded to questions from the committee. Bill Jaeger was called back to the table to respond to questions from the committee.

05:27 PM -- Lucy Tschoppler, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill. She discussed a study showing Head Start had little impact on students' later achievement. She posited that there is little long-term benefit to early childhood education, particularly among African Americans. She spoke against womb-to-tomb education. She spoke about the benefits of in-home programs as opposed to large school-based programs. She quoted several studies saying there are no benefits to early institutionalization. She said that early childhood education discriminates against boys and discussed the differences in maturation between boys and girls. She spoke against state-funded government programs.

05:34 PM -- Donna Jack, representing herself, discussed the best ages for children to start school She discussed the best curriculum to use for teaching reading. She discussed the Tiger Cubs program for boy scouts, and how the program was too mature for the young children who enrolled in it. She explained that children should not be pushed into academics too early.

05:38 PM

Representative Wilson introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment B). He explained its provisions.

15HouseEd0126AttachB.pdf


BILL:	HB15-1024
TIME:	05:38:49 PM
MOVED:	Wilson
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion failed on a vote of 5-6.
SECONDED:	Lundeen
		VOTE
	Everett	Yes
	Fields	No
	Garnett	No
	Landgraf	Yes
	Lee	No
	Lundeen	Yes
	Moreno	No
	Wilson	Yes
	Windholz	Yes
	Pettersen	No
	Buckner	No

YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

05:41 PM

Representative Pettersen offered closing comments to the bill. She discussed the importance of preschool. She thanked the experts who worked with her on the bill.


BILL:	HB15-1024
TIME:	05:42:34 PM
MOVED:	Pettersen
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1024 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:	Moreno
		VOTE
	Everett	No
	Fields	Yes
	Garnett	Yes
	Landgraf	No
	Lee	Yes
	Lundeen	No
	Moreno	Yes
	Wilson	No
	Windholz	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Buckner	Yes

Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

05:45 PM -- House Bill 15-1001

Representative Pettersen and Representative Garnett, sponsors, presented House Bill 15-1001, which repeals the Early Childhood Educator Scholarship Program within the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and creates the Early Childhood Educator Development Fund within the Colorado Department of Human Services (DHS). The bill creates scholarship grants that will be governed by rules created by the State Board of Human Services. Grants must be distributed to nonprofit corporations or institutions of higher educations to assist early childhood education professionals in obtaining a postsecondary credential in early childhood education. Representative Pettersen discussed the need to retain high quality early childhood educators. Representative Garnett thanked the committee and discussed the importance of delivering high quality early childhood education. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

05:55 PM -- Kathryn Harris, Laurie Roxbury, and Robbin Hutchins-Jones, representing Qualistar, came to the table and spoke in support of the bill. Ms. Harris discussed improving outcomes for children by improving the quality of educators in the classroom. She discussed the benefits to students of high quality programs, and how most early childhood staff do not have college degrees. Teachers must have two college level courses, and center directors must have 30 hours of college level course work. She discussed the low wages of early childhood educators, and how difficult it is for educators to obtain college degrees.

05:59 PM -- Robbin Hutchins-Jones, representing Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarships, spoke in favor of the bill. She discussed her experiences as a recipient of scholarships and an employee of childcare centers. She discussed the high cost of college and the importance of making college affordable. She discussed the positive impact scholarships have had on her family childcare business. She discussed the needs of children, and the importance of developing social-emotional skills, listening to instructions, reading, and how developing these skills in early childhood leads to later achievement.

06:02 PM

The preceding three witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

06:08 PM -- Representative Pettersen read a statement in support of the bill from Shawna Fritzler. She discussed the importance of early childhood education.

06:09 PM -- Bill Jaeger, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, spoke in favor of the bill. He discussed the importance of quality early childhood education and the need for investments in the workforce. He discussed brain development and pointed out that in Colorado, two-thirds of families with children under age 6 have all available parents in the workforce. He explained that average salaries for early childhood educators are roughly $11 per hour and that most early childhood educators are women.

06:11 PM -- Karen Riley, Dean of Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, spoke in favor of the bill. She discussed the importance of early childhood special education educators, and that special education educators are necessary and important. She urged the committee to consider language including special education educators.

06:13 PM -- Representative Garnett moved Amendment L.001 (Attachment C). Committee discussion ensued.

15HouseEd0126AttachC.pdf


BILL:	HB15-1001
TIME:	06:23:58 PM
MOVED:	Garnett
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:	Pettersen
		VOTE
	Everett	No
	Fields	Yes
	Garnett	Yes
	Landgraf	No
	Lee	Yes
	Lundeen	No
	Moreno	Yes
	Wilson	No
	Windholz	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Buckner	Yes

YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

06:24 PM

Representative Moreno discussed an amendment he will offer on second reading relating to tracking the funds used for early childhood educator scholarships.

06:25 PM

Representative Wilson moved amendment L.002 (Attachment D) and Representative Everett seconded the motion. Committee discussion ensued. Representative Wilson withdrew his motion, and Representative Everett withdrew his second.

15HouseEd0126AttachD.pdf

06:28 PM

Representative Garnett offered closing comments to the bill. He discussed the benefits the program would provide.


BILL:	HB15-1001
TIME:	06:32:50 PM
MOVED:	Garnett
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1001, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:	Fields
		VOTE
	Everett	No
	Fields	Yes
	Garnett	Yes
	Landgraf	No
	Lee	Yes
	Lundeen	No
	Moreno	Yes
	Wilson	No
	Windholz	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Buckner	Yes

Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB15-1001
TIME:	06:13:58 PM
MOVED:	Garnett
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:	Pettersen
		VOTE
	Everett	No
	Fields	Yes
	Garnett	Yes
	Landgraf	No
	Lee	Yes
	Lundeen	No
	Moreno	Yes
	Wilson	No
	Windholz	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Buckner	Yes

YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

06:34 PM -- House Bill 15-1053

Representative Ransom, sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1053, which reduces the compulsory age of education in Colorado to ages 7-16 instead of 6-17. She explained that the bill will allow families to consider their childrens' individual needs when making decisions about how and when to send them to school. She explained that Colorado's compulsory school law used to be ages 7-16, and that this bill goes back to earlier law. She explained that the bill entrusts parents to assess the individual needs of their children and make decisions accordingly, and that it guarantees stability for children. She pointed out that Coloradans want control over their own choices for their own children.

06:38 PM -- Treon Goossen, representing parentalrights.org, spoke in support of the bill. She spoke about parents' right to direct their own children's education. She spoke about other states that allow children to wait until ages 7 or 8 to begin school. She pointed out that states with compulsory ages ending at 16 have higher high school completion rates. She urged legislators to trust parents to make decisions about their own children.

06:42 PM -- Lucy Tschopple, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill. She spoke about her own experiences with her children. She discussed delays in hearing, speaking, and reading.

06:48 PM -- Donna Jack, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill. She spoke about the needs of parents and children and how families can make the most of public education. She spoke about the need for mothers to stay home with their children and not expose children to the stress of school situations.

06:52 PM -- Amie Baca-Oehlert, representing the Colorado Education Association, spoke in opposition to the bill. She discussed the needs of children as they enter school, and the situation of children who begin school unprepared. She discussed the needs of children with learning disabilities. Ms. Baca-Oehlert responded to questions from the committee.

07:05 PM -- Ms. Goossen returned to the table to respond to questions from the committee regarding the homeschooling statute and how parents can use the current homeschool statute to keep children out of school until age 7 or withdraw them at age 16. She stated that graduating at age 16 is common among homeschool families and that if a parent wants to use the homeschool law to circumvent compulsory attendance law, they can. Ms. Goossen responded to questions from the committee.

07:10 PM

Representative Ransom offered closing comments to the bill. She discussed differences in learning styles, and how some children would benefit from starting late, while others would benefit from finishing early. She discussed her own teaching experience.

07:12 PM

Committee members offered their own closing comments on the bill.


BILL:	HB15-1053
TIME:	07:13:17 PM
MOVED:	Landgraf
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 15-1053 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 5-6.
SECONDED:	Everett
		VOTE
	Everett	Yes
	Fields	No
	Garnett	No
	Landgraf	Yes
	Lee	No
	Lundeen	Yes
	Moreno	No
	Wilson	Yes
	Windholz	Yes
	Pettersen	No
	Buckner	No

YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

07:14 PM


BILL:	HB15-1053
TIME:	07:14:15 PM
MOVED:	Moreno
MOTION:	Postpone House Bill 15-1053 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:	Lee
		VOTE
	Everett	No
	Fields	Yes
	Garnett	Yes
	Landgraf	No
	Lee	Yes
	Lundeen	No
	Moreno	Yes
	Wilson	No
	Windholz	No
	Pettersen	Yes
	Buckner	Yes

Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

07:15 PM

The committee adjourned.