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Senate Education

Wednesday, February 25, 2026·1h 14m·▶ Watch / Listen

The Senate Education Committee opened its Feb. 25 session by advancing the reappointment of Annette Martinez to the University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees, then referred SB26-020, on child care provider licensing and quality, to Appropriations without dissent.

Key Actions

·Child Care Provider Licensing & QualityPassed

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Notable Quotes

At a time when higher education faces significant challenges and rapid changes, we need experienced, engaged and mission driven leaders on our governing boards. Annette Martinez is exactly that leader. I respectfully ask, therefore, for your strong support of her reappointment.

Andy Feinstein (President, University of Northern Colorado) · witnessThe university president's central pitch for reappointment, framing the trustee role against pressures facing higher education.

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Votes

Referred to Committee on AppropriationsAction
Yes (6)Scott Bright, Lisa Frizell, Cathy Kipp, Janice Rich, Janice Marchman, Chris Kolker
Excused (1)Marc Snyder
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Senate Education Committee will come to order. Mr. Phelan, please take the roll. Senators Bright. Here. Frazelle. Here. Kip. Excused. Rich Marchman. Here. Mr. Chair. Here. We have a quorum, so we'll begin our business today. Our first line of business, we have two confirmations. We're going to start with confirmation from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Feinstein, if you would come up. And I think you're going to be introducing Annette Martinez. Go ahead. I am. Chair. It's great to see you again, Chair Kolker and members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity to talk to you. My name is Andy Feinstein and I'm president of the University of Northern Colorado. And I'm here to strongly support the reappointment of of Annette Martinez to the Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado. I have known Annette for more than four years, and I can say without hesitation, she represents the very best of unc. She is a proud and accomplished alumna, earning her bachelor's degree in biological sciences. But her connection to this university goes far beyond her diploma. She is deeply invested in our mission, our students, and our future. Annette brings more
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