Minutes

Present: Senator Roger C. Chamberlain - Chair, Senator Justin D. Eichorn Vice Chair, Senator Julia E. Coleman, Senator Steve Cwodzinski, Senator Zach Duckworth, Senator Jason Isaacson, Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Senator Scott J. Newman, Senator Charles W. Wiger

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Roger C. Chamberlain called the meeting to order at 3:05

S.F. 2952: Senator Duckworth: Teacher shortage reporting requirement modifications.

Senator Duckworth offered the A-3 amendment. Senator Duckworth presented SF 2952. The a-3 was adopted on a voice vote.

Testifier: Matt Shaver, Policy Director – EdAllies 

As amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee.

S.F. 1417: Senator Chamberlain: Education finance general education aid clarification.

Senator Chamberlain presented SF 1417

Be recommended to pass.

S.F. 4116: Senator Chamberlain: Education forecast adjustments.

Senator Chamberlain offered the A-1 to SF 4116. It was adopted on a voice vote. Senator Chamberlain presented SF 4116 as amended

As amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee.

S.F. 3734: Senator Eichorn: Grand Rapids Independent School District No. 318 authorization to transfer levy authority from long-term facilities maintenance revenue to the debt redemption fund; bond issue.

Senator Eichorn offered the A-1. It was adopted on a voice vote. Senator Eichorn presented SF 3734 as amended.

Testifier: Matt Grose, Superintendent ISD 318, Grand Rapids

As amended, be laid over.

S.F. 1316: Senator Nelson: Civics test reporting requirements establishment.

Senator Nelson offered the A-1. It was adopted on a voice vote. Senator Nelson presented SF 1316, as amended.

Testifier: Matt Shaver, Policy Director – EdAllies

               Justice Anderson

As amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:03

Senator Roger C. Chamberlain, Chair	Judith Donovan, Legislative Assistant