Final
Bill G

SCHOOL FINANCE SYSTEM

Votes:
Action Taken:
Amend page 8, lines 21-22, strike "one" and substi
Moved to amend the bill to strike the term "presch
Page 8, strike lines 16-18 and substitute "Colorad
Page 8, strike lines 5 and 6 and substitute "(I) O
Renewed his motion to approve Bill G, as amended, 		Pass Without Objection
PASS
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
PASS
02:57 PM -- Bill G

Senator Tupa reviewed the provisions of Bill G, concerning the study of an education system ranging from preschool through higher education, and, in connection therewith, creating a legislative oversight committee and special council (Attachment I). He indicated that the Governor has also convened a council to study K-16 issues, which includes several members of the interim committee. Senator Tupa said that he feels that the Governor's Education Alignment Council will be largely focused on the transition from high school to college. Senator Tupa said that he hoped that the council created in Bill G could be more comprehensive study.


03:01 PM

Jane Ritter, Office of Legislative Legal Services, walked the committee through the provisions of the bill. She responded to questions as to the potential timeline if the bill were passed. Senator Tupa said that his goal would be have the council meet during 2006 in order to have recommendations for the 2007 session. He said that he hoped that early childhood development issues, including issues all though elementary and secondary education could be included in the work established through Bill G. Senator Windels indicated that she also feels that Bill G addresses different issues than the Governor's council. Senator Spence commented on the potential for the Governor's alignment council to address the issues being raised by the committee. Senator Spence voiced concern about overlap and the time required to serve on different councils.



03:09 PM

Senator Tupa responded to Senator Spence's comments. He indicated his goals for his bill. Senator Anderson said that more in-depth research needs to be done, rather than necessarily establishing a new study council. Senator Tupa said he sees the importance of looking at issues around early childhood development through a study council.



03:14 PM

Senator Tupa responded to further questions about funding the study. Senator Spence asked about narrowing the focus of his bill. Senator Windels said that she feels the provisions in Bill G could carry on some of the work done by the Governor's Education Alignment Council. Representative Merrifield said that he feels that the respective memberships of the council in Bill G and of the Governor's council are very different. The committee continued its discussion.




03:21 PM

Representative Penry raised additional issues regarding duplication in the process. Senator Tupa made further comments in support of Bill G.

03:24 PM

Senator Tupa Moved to approve Bill G as an interim committee recommendation to be referred to the Legislative Council.

BILL:Bill G
TIME: 03:24:35 PM
MOVED:Tupa
MOTION:Moved to amend the bill to strike the term "preschool" throughout the bill and substitute the term "pre-kindergarten" throughout the bill. The motion passed on a 7-3 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Anderson
No
Bacon
Yes
Benefield
Yes
King
No
Penry
Yes
Pommer
Yes
Spence
No
Tupa
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Windels
Yes
Not Final YES: 7 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:Bill G
TIME: 03:26:37 PM
MOVED:Tupa
MOTION:Amend page 8, lines 21-22, strike "one" and substitute "two members who represent organizations working to improve early childhood and school readiness, including the Early Childhood and School Readiness Commission" and line 23, strike "four" substitute "three".
SECONDED:
VOTE
Anderson
Bacon
Benefield
King
Penry
Pommer
Spence
Tupa
Merrifield
Windels
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:Bill G
TIME: 03:28:18 PM
MOVED:Tupa
MOTION:Page 8, strike lines 5 and 6 and substitute "(I) One member from the State Board of Education or who represents the Colorado Department of Education;". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Anderson
Bacon
Benefield
King
Penry
Pommer
Spence
Tupa
Merrifield
Windels
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:Bill G
TIME: 03:28:20 PM
MOVED:Tupa
MOTION:Page 8, strike lines 16-18 and substitute "Colorado, including one from a research institution, one from a state college, and one from the community college system." The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Anderson
Bacon
Benefield
King
Penry
Pommer
Spence
Tupa
Merrifield
Windels
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:Bill G
TIME: 03:30:54 PM
MOVED:Tupa
MOTION:Renewed his motion to approve Bill G, as amended, as an interim bill recommended to the Legislative Council. The motion passed on a 6-4 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Anderson
No
Bacon
Yes
Benefield
Yes
King
No
Penry
No
Pommer
Yes
Spence
No
Tupa
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Windels
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



03:31 PM

With Senator Tupa the prime Senate sponsor, Representative Merrifield agreed to be the House sponsor.