Bill Summary for Bill Number HB09-1057

Date: 02/05/2009

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB09-1057

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Votes: View-->	Action Taken:
Moved amendment L.003 (Attachment C). The motion Moved amendment L.013 (Attachment B). The motion Moved to refer House Bill 09-1057, as amended, to Moved to refer House Bill 09-1057, as amended, to	Pass Without Objection Pass Without Objection PASS TIE

02:02 PM -- House Bill 09-1057

Representative Kerr, sponsor of House Bill 09-1057, discussed the amendment handed out to committee members. The committe has previously heard testimony and some amendments on the bill (see January 22 and 29 summaries for more information).

02:07 PM

Representative Kerr reviewed the changes the amendment makes to the bill.

02:17 PM

He continued his remarks on the amendment, and noted that the amendment has allowed some business groups no longer oppose the bill.

02:24 PM

Representative Solano asked how the employee size changed from 10 to 50. Representative A. Kerr explained that it aligns with the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).


BILL:	HB09-1057
TIME:	02:27:26 PM
MOVED:	Merrifield
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.013 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Benefield
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Benefield
	Massey	Excused
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Priola
	Scanlan
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB09-1057
TIME:	02:28:45 PM
MOVED:	Murray
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.003 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Merrifield
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Benefield
	Massey	Excused
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Priola
	Scanlan
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:30 PM

Representative Kerr concluded remarks on the bill. Representative Peniston expressed her support for the bill. Representative Murray explained that she would not be able to support the bill because of the burden it places on businesses, employees, schools and governments. Representative Murray stated that this bill presents challenges from a bookkeeping standpoint. Representative Massey stated that parental engagement is important, but that he will not be able to vote for the bill.

02:39 PM

Representative Priola stated that he would not be able to support the bill. Representative Scanlan expressed her support for the bill. Representative Baumgardner stated that he will not be able to support the bill. Representative Schafer lauded the attempt of the bill to get parents involved, but expressed concern about the bill.


BILL:	HB09-1057
TIME:	02:46:56 PM
MOVED:	Summers
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 09-1057, as amended, to the Committee on Business Affairs and Labor. Representative Merrifield offered a substitute motion. See vote sheet below.
SECONDED:	Priola
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Benefield
	Massey	Excused
	Middleton
	Murray
	Peniston
	Priola
	Scanlan
	Schafer S.
	Summers
	Todd
	Solano
	Merrifield

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE


BILL:	HB09-1057
TIME:	02:47:22 PM
MOVED:	Merrifield
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 09-1057, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a 7-6 vote.
SECONDED:	Benefield
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	No
	Benefield	Yes
	Massey	No
	Middleton	Yes
	Murray	No
	Peniston	Yes
	Priola	No
	Scanlan	Yes
	Schafer S.	No
	Summers	No
	Todd	Yes
	Solano	Yes
	Merrifield	Yes

Final YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS