Final
BILL SUMMARY for
SB05-139
HOUSE
COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE
Votes:
Action Taken:
Refer SB 05-139 to the Committee on Appropriations
PASS
02:20 PM -- Senate Bill 05-139 - Concerning On-Line Education Programs
Representative Merrifield, prime sponsor, explained the provisions of the bill and commented on some of the contractual obligations in Senate bill 05-139.
The following persons testified:
02:30 PM --
Ms. Judith Stokes, Blanson School District, testified in opposition toward the bill.
02:35 PM --
Mr. Tim Snyder, Colorado Association of School Executives and Colorado On-Line Learning Program, testified in support of the legislation. Mr. Snyder commented on the advantages of On-Line learning programs and urged the committee to support the legislation.
02:44 PM --
Mr. Tony Salazar, Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill and commented that this bill is good for the children. Senate Bill 05-139 will benefit districts by keeping children in school districts and enable these students to take courses that will prepare children for college.
BILL:
SB05-139
TIME:
02:46:11 PM
MOVED:
Marshall
MOTION:
Refer SB 05-139 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a 10-1-2 vote.
SECONDED:
Cloer
VOTE
Benefield
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Crane
Yes
Frangas
Excused
Garcia
No
Jahn
Yes
Marshall
Yes
Massey
Yes
May M.
Excused
McCluskey
Yes
Witwer
Yes
Judd
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Final
YES:
10
NO:
1
EXC:
2
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS