Date: 09/28/2015
Final
Discussion about process and requests for bill drafts
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESS
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03:54 PM -- Discussion about process and requests for bill drafts
Julie Pelegrin, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to explain the next steps in the process to request bill drafts. She said that the commission can recommend up to five bills to Legislative Council, and that the bills put forth must fall under the commission's charge. She told the commission that the bill drafts must be finalized to be released by October 15, 2015, and that after a bill is released there will not be any changes made until the meeting at which the commission votes on the bills. She explained that at this meeting, which will be on October 26, 2015, each bill that is approved must be assigned a sponsor and co-sponsor, whether it will start in the House or the Senate, and whether it needs a safety or petition clause. Ms. Pelegrin answered questions from the committee.
04:00 PM
Rachel Kurtz-Phelan, Legislative Council Staff, reviewed each bill idea that was discussed by the commission members and break out groups. A hand vote of the commission members was taken on each bill draft request. The following bills were approved to be drafted:
- remove a trigger from the state Child Tax Credit;
- add 3,000 slots to the Colorado Preschool Program;
- remove the requirement that student growth scores be included in evaluations for preschool through second grade teachers;
- expand the number of counties able to participate in the cliff effect pilot program; and
- develop a task force charged with evaluation the best way for state agencies to coordinate to address the child care needs of low-income parents who wish to advance their education.
04:14 PM
The commission adjourned.