Date: 05/05/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB15-290

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
The motion passed without objection.
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion f
Refer Senate Bill 15-290 to the Committee on Appro
FAIL
PASS



12:19 PM -- SB15-290

The committee recessed.


12:23 PM

The committee returned to order. Representative Wilson, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 15-290, concerning the creation of the Colorado Student Leaders Institute. Representative Wilson provided background on the Colorado Student Leaders Institute, and explained how such programs are conducted in other states. Representative Wilson explained the effect of the bill and discussed its merits. Representative Wilson also provided an overview of the proposed institute. Representative Wilson responded to questions regarding the need for the Colorado Student Leaders Institute in light of the existence of other similar programs, and student financial contributions toward their attendance at the institute. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for amending the bill to remove encouragement of student contributions.


12:37 PM

Representative Wilson responded to questions regarding the differences between the Colorado Student Leaders Institute and other similar programs, and the criteria considered in admitting students to the institute.


12:41 PM

No one testified regarding SB 15-290. Discussion ensued regarding the programs currently available for gifted students in Colorado. Representative Salazar explained the effect of prepared amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the amendment.

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12:51 PM

Discussion continued regarding the merits of amendment L.001. Ms. Julie Pelegrin, Office of Legislative Legal Services, clarified a provision in the bill that encourages student contributions to the program. Discussion returned to the merits of amendment L.001.
BILL:SB15-290
TIME: 12:54:45 PM
MOVED:Salazar
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion failed on a vote of 2-9.
SECONDED:Foote
VOTE
Becker K.
No
Carver
No
Court
No
Dore
No
Foote
Yes
Lawrence
No
Lundeen
No
Pettersen
No
Salazar
Yes
Van Winkle
Excused
Willett
Excused
Lee
No
Kagan
No
YES: 2 NO: 9 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


12:59 PM

Representative Wilson provided closing remarks in support of SB 15-290. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.
BILL:SB15-290
TIME: 01:00:01 PM
MOVED:Court
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 15-290 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4.
SECONDED:Pettersen
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Carver
No
Court
Yes
Dore
No
Foote
Yes
Lawrence
No
Lundeen
No
Pettersen
Yes
Salazar
Yes
Van Winkle
Excused
Willett
Excused
Lee
Yes
Kagan
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



01:03 PM

The committee recessed.