Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1221: Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1221 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Emily Griffith Associate of Applied Science Degree. Primary sponsor: Paul Lundeen, Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Lori Garcia Sander (Republican), Eliza Hamrick (Democratic). It lists 35 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act permits Emily Griffith technical college (college) to offer an associate of applied science degree program (degree program) with approval from the state board for community colleges and occupational education (board). The degree program must include a registered apprenticeship program and certain transferable general education courses. In considering the college's request to offer a degree program, the board shall consider student and workforce demand, alignment with registered apprenticeship programs, cost-effectiveness for students and the state, and accreditation and licensing requirements. An approved degree program is eligible to receive federal "Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act" funds. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 30 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Lundeen | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeff Bridges | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lori Garcia Sander | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| S. Bird | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brandi Bradley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Scott Bright | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Michael Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Regina English | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Tony Exum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lisa Frizell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Meg Froelich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Jamie Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| D. Michaelson Jenet | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Meghan Lukens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Bob Marshall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jacque Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Naquetta Ricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Robert Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emily Sirota | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Rebekah Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Alex Valdez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Mike Weissman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| F. Winter | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
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