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• Chair, Is that money that would normally go to the general fund?
• Chairman, that kind of Does take money out of the general fund.
• It's kind of the natural generation of that economic activity.
• In general, yes, but not for planning.
• This general fund difference is largely due to the LFC recommendation.

Bills: SB48, SB64, SB100

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP

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• For background, a land bank is generally a public or nonprofit entity created to acquire and maintain
• Generally, a land bank is a public or nonprofit entity created to acquire and maintain land until the
• I know, Madam Chair, you generously talked to me about it.
• Senator Alvarado generously talked to me about it. And I think it’s...
• Chair, you generously talked to me about it. Senator Alvarado generously talked to me about it.

Bills: SB6139, SB6214, SB6237, SB6091, SB6096, SB6200, SGA9278, SGA9279

Keywords: rental payments, landlords, tenants, eviction, legal procedures, housing stability, land banking, property authority, housing development, urban planning, real estate management, SB 6237, Washington landlord-tenant law, Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, rental property disclosure, flood risk, flood hazard area, special flood hazard area, potential flooding, tenant notice

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• It also clarifies that the county assessor determines if a renewable energy generating system or battery
• Orcutt, provides an adjustment to all applicable property tax levies when the renewable energy generating
• would be imposed as a separate, independent levy of a county rather than as part of the county's general
• would remove the requirement that the veterans' assistance levy be modified based on the county's general
• This levy would be imposed separately from the general property tax levy of the county and outside of

Bills: HB1717, HB2133, HB2135, HB2140, HB2442, HB2559

Keywords: affordable housing, sales tax, housing programs, tax incentives, economic development, property tax, senior citizens, tax exemption, local government funding, permanent legislation, adaptive housing, disabled veterans, tax preferences, housing affordability, retail sales tax, governmental transfer, agriculture, land use, local government, tax authority

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• We're talking about keeping generations... Of Texans from being addicted to THC.
• I think that difference will be seen in a generation of children that will not be addicted because of
• Our governor served as the Attorney General of the state of Texas for 12 years.
• That's one side of it, a lot of generalities.
• Because a lot of this argument I heard rails against the lobbyists in general.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• We're not unusual among private swim schools, generally.
• Factors, noting that in 2023, $223 million in revenue was generated through courier services.
• I was an Assistant Attorney General in my home state of Iowa representing the Iowa Lottery for several
• years and served as Vice President and General Counsel of the Iowa Lottery.
• I'm the Director of Public Policy and General Counsel for the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• We had a $10 million general fund cut target, which we met, setting total spending from the general fund
• $10 million cut target by reducing unspent appropriations made from the 2023 session as follows. general
• fund cut target which we met uh general fund cut target which we met uh setting<00:01:05.280><c> total
• 00:01:05.680><c> spending</c><00:01:06.080><c> from</c><00:01:06.240><c> the</c><00:01:06.479><c> general
• </c> setting total spending from the general setting total spending from the general fund<00:01:07.200

Keywords: 1183, house

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• talked to several of our constitutional officers who are in support of it, including our attorney general
• </c><00:04:49.960><c> Russell</c><00:04:50.320><c> Coleman</c><00:04:51.039><c> I'll</c> attorney general
• uh Russell Coleman I'll attorney general uh Russell Coleman I'll be<00:04:51.320><c> glad</c><00:04:
• General so very briefly<00:10:47.240><c> what</c><00:10:47.399><c> it</c><00:10:47.560><c> does</c><
• Patrick Flannery continued: it's not a criticism at all of any prior attorney general or office holder

Keywords: Consideration of HB 373 02:30 Consideration of HB 455 10:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with opening prayer, pledge, and procedural reminders, then took up two election-related bills. House Bill 373, sponsored by Rep. Wade Williams, would modernize campaign finance law to allow campaign funds to pay for reasonable security measures for state candidates, officeholders, their families, and campaign or office staff. Williams said the bill uses campaign funds only, not state dollars, and is modeled on recently changed federal language. Members discussed whether the coverage included all state officeholders and close family members, and supporters cited increasing threats and harassment toward public officials; one member opposed the bill, warning about possible misuse and fraud. The bill passed with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 455, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Flannery, which creates an Office of Election Investigations and Security within the Attorney General’s office. Flannery said the bill would codify existing practices, establish a complaint and allegation review process, create a voter fraud hotline, and provide for investigations, referrals, and legislative oversight. Members asked about cost and whether the office duplicated existing functions such as the Public Integrity Office; Flannery responded that the bill creates a statutorily defined office and is intended to make the process less dependent on who holds the office. Supporters said the measure could improve transparency and voter trust, while opponents argued it duplicates existing agencies, could increase government size and cost, and might expose people to harassment or retaliation. The bill also passed with favorable expression, and the committee then adjourned.

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• Sellis is actually going to speak and share a little bit about Lake County in general.
• Lake County in general, but I am the executive director at Lake Technical College, which is Florida's
• And pneumatics, general project management, robotics, controls and instrumentation, basic electricity
• So students are working generally across a five-county region.
• , and he's hiring diesel generator technicians.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path. Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus. Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.

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• These farms often are managed and operated by multi-generational family members—brothers and sisters,
• </c><00:53:54.200><c> of</c> helping teach the next generation of helping teach the next generation of
• </c> related exemption and the more generous related exemption and the more generous paid<00:59:19.079
• Counties have been much more generous than ESS. St.
• </c> Counties have been much more generous Counties have been much more generous than<01:02:21.359><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So we are not funded by the general fund.
• </c><00:21:15.200><c> f</c> supported and receives no general f supported and receives no general f general
• </c><00:33:58.960><c> fund</c> previous appropriated general fund previous appropriated general fund
• </c><00:52:49.880><c> fund</c> three uh million in the general fund three uh million in the general fund
• </c> we're talking about people who generally we're talking about people who generally don't<01:59:40.320

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Lauren Chun, Deputy Attorney General, on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
• ,</c> the department of the attorney general, the department of the attorney general, we<01:11:02.000
• </c> The Department of the Attorney General The Department of the Attorney General has<01:40:30.480><
• First up, we have the attorney general. general. general. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome.
• </c> for the Department of Attorney General. for the Department of Attorney General.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard testimony on HB 1875, which would expand Hawaii’s existing protections to include gender-affirming health care, clarify permitted disclosures of protected health information, and bar certain adverse actions by malpractice insurers and health carriers against providers of lawful reproductive or gender-affirming care. The Insurance Division of DCCA supported the bill with a technical amendment, suggesting language tied to actuarial analysis rather than the phrase “actuarially sound.” The Office of Information Practices also provided comments. Most testimony was strongly in support. State agencies and advocacy groups, including the Hawaii State Youth Commission, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Stonewall Caucus, ACLU of Hawaii, PFLAG Oahu, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, said the bill would protect patient privacy, reduce chilling effects from out-of-state litigation, and help retain providers in a state already facing shortages. Several testifiers said gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and life-saving, and emphasized that Hawaii should protect its own health care decisions from outside political pressure. A few individuals testified in opposition, arguing the bill was unnecessary or that it protected providers more than opponents of the bill, but these views were not echoed by most of the testimony. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers to keep comments brief and maintain decorum. The transcript provided does not include a final committee vote or disposition on the bill.

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• Okay, next up is Alex Butrom, Assistant Solicitor General at the AG.
• Along with the Solicitor General, I lead the kratom team.
• to generation.
• So there is still a genetic predisposition that has been passed on to every generation.
• Training is provided in medical school and during residencies, but generally it was not.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Okay, next up is Alex Buttram, assistant solicitor general at the AG.
• Along with the Solicitor General, I lead the kratom team.
• And probably I'm the first generation in my whole heritage of women to have even a glass of wine.
• to generation.
• But still there is a genetic predisposition that has been passed on to every generation.

Summary: The task force heard extensive testimony on recovery support, harm reduction, and community-based care. Dan Haniken of Into Action described his own recovery from addiction and incarceration and argued that treatment alone is not enough; he said recovery housing, peer support, employment, accountability, and stable housing are what help people stay sober and avoid relapse. Members asked about funding, housing shortages, transportation, treatment courts, and support for medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Haniken said Into Action relies on a braided mix of federal, state, county, city, foundation, and private funding, and that recovery housing needs longer-term support than many current funding streams provide. He also said Missouri should expand recovery housing, peer recovery support, and recovery community centers, and improve awareness and access to MAT in recovery settings and after incarceration. Matt Cushman, a community paramedic with Raytown Fire Protection District, urged Missouri to expand harm reduction, including syringe service programs and broader access to clean needles and drug-checking tools. He argued that stigma and abstinence-only approaches keep many people from seeking help, and said harm reduction reduces disease transmission, overdose deaths, hospitalizations, and other harms while creating pathways to recovery. He cited naloxone distribution as a successful example and said similar strategies should be decriminalized and expanded. Members asked about naloxone access, community paramedicine funding, and whether safe consumption sites should be considered; Cushman said syringe exchange should be a near-term priority, while safe consumption sites are a longer-term policy question. Representatives from Ozarks Medical Center/COMC and Four Rivers Community Health Center focused on the need to reimburse peer support specialists and community health workers, especially in rural and underserved areas. COMC’s Monet Lehman shared her trauma and recovery story and described her jail reentry work, helping incarcerated people with housing, benefits, IDs, employment, MAT, and community supports before release. Four Rivers said its care coordinators and CHWs provide wraparound services such as transportation, housing help, Medicaid enrollment, clothing, and same-day MAT access. Members and staff discussed confusion over reimbursement rules, noting that CCBHCs can bill for peer services through Medicaid while FQHCs generally cannot, and that CHWs are often funded through grants rather than reimbursement. No votes were taken; the meeting consisted of testimony and member questions, with several requests for follow-up information on funding, transportation, and reimbursement rules.

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• general law, they would not be able to do in terms of one of those core functions.
• More top surface, not so generalized.
• And we do this every single session by General Law.
• We vet those policies that end up going into general law.
• And I always ask, what actions are being taken with the wealth generated in our county?

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.

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• I'm aware generally that there was a pending injunction against this particular piece because of some
• I'm aware generally that there was a pending injunction against this particular piece because of some
• They all generally relate to sexual offenses, human trafficking, exhibition... ...generally relate to
• If you don't report on it, generally—I was a prosecutor for a number of years. Right.
• I mean, it's the general community at large.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Kelsey Nagata, Deputy Attorney General, providing comments on HB 1831.
• Kelsey Nagata, Deputy Attorney General, providing comments on HB 1831.
• Kelsey Nagata, Deputy Attorney General, providing comments on HB 1572.
• </c> our community for generations to come. our community for generations to come.
• Because history will not generations.

Bills: HB1621, HB1880, HB1831

Keywords: pesticides, environmental impact, agriculture, 1,3-dichloropropene, chlorpyrifos, land management, wastewater compliance, state funding, survey issues, 910, house, all

Summary: The joint committees on Agriculture and Food Systems and Energy and Environmental Protection heard three bills. HB 1621 would create a conservation, agriculture, and soil health incentive program under the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, with annual reporting and funding. Testimony was broadly supportive from the Climate Commission, University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii Farmers Union, White Alliance for Progressive Action, and the Farm Bureau, and the bill was described as a way to advance soil health and support producers. HB 1880 would prohibit, beginning in 2027, the use of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene (such as Telone). The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered written comments, Hawaii Farmers Union supported the ban citing drift and health concerns, and the Farm Bureau opposed it, arguing growers need such tools; the bill also drew discussion about crop rotation and other pest-management practices. HB 1831 would authorize funding to address survey deficiencies and wastewater compliance issues on certain non-agricultural parklands; the Attorney General’s Office warned the bill as written may violate the U.S. Constitution’s contract clause and suggested revisions, while the department and Farm Bureau supported the measure’s intent. The committees later took up decision-making and voted to pass all three measures with amendments, with the effective dates changed to July 1, 3000 and HB 1831 amended to reflect the Attorney General’s suggested changes. The Agriculture and Food Systems committee then heard HB 1572, which would establish a four-year restorative aquaculture development program to streamline permitting, expand infrastructure and workforce capacity, create pilot sites, and convene an advisory council. The Attorney General noted a technical issue about whether council members would be compensated, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union all expressed support for streamlining aquaculture and promoting restorative aquaculture. Members asked about the bill’s focus on restorative aquaculture, and the department said the program would give the area dedicated resources and a framework. The committee also heard HB 219, which would temporarily reestablish the coffee berry borer pesticide subsidy program and manager position; the department, Waimea Coffee Association, Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union supported it. HB 2139 would fund University of Hawaiʻi research on treatment methods for the Queensland longhorn beetle. Testimony from DLNR, the invasive species council, university researchers, farmers, and the Farm Bureau emphasized the beetle’s spread and damage to trees and crops, and described nematode biocontrol as promising but labor-intensive and in need of more research and scaling. Members asked whether the funding was for research rather than a position, whether the current nematode approach is sufficient for large orchards, and whether other controls are being explored; the response was that the bill funds testing and that more work is needed, including local production of nematodes if the method proves effective.

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• This is a report of the rates that Admin charges for the General Services funds.
• This is a report of the rates that Admin charges for the General Services funds.
• </c> Finally, the bill clarifies that general Finally, the bill clarifies that general fund<00:10:39.680
• Uh, Associate General Counsel Rankin, do we call you General Rankin or Ms.
• ><c> truly</c><00:54:02.640><c> independent</c> General proposals, a truly independent General proposals

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, in general, do you think that your student tuition fund should be used for other things that not
• Um, in general, do you think that your student tuition fund should be used for other things that not
• Um, in general, do you think that your student tuition fund should be used for other things that not
• </c> operations in uh as well as the general operations in uh as well as the general fund<00:37:51.960
• I’m asking, not in general. You mean in general?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education met on March 11 and began with House Bill 442, which would appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi system for nursing programs. University of Hawaiʻi representatives testified in strong support, and several additional supporters submitted testimony. Members asked about a similar Senate measure, and the witness confirmed the university supported that bill as well. No opposition or vote was recorded on HB 442 during the excerpt. The committee then heard House Bill 1169, a housekeeping measure concerning the University of Hawaiʻi Conference Center revolving fund. Testimony explained that the bill would consolidate existing Conference Center statutes into one centralized fund statute and allow campuses to use the fund more broadly. Members raised no questions, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. House Bill 185, which would establish a plant-based building materials working group, drew the most discussion. The Department of Agriculture said it supported the intent but wanted baseline research before a larger working group was formed. Supporters argued the measure could help develop a homegrown industry using bamboo, hemp, and other plant materials, create green jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several members questioned whether a formal working group was necessary and whether the work could be done without new legislation. The University of Hawaiʻi later estimated the bill’s requested work would cost about $150,000 over two years to analyze crop options and report findings. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 1320, which requires the University of Hawaiʻi to collect, analyze, and publicly report graduate outcome data and develop a Graduate Outcomes Dashboard. University officials said they already use some data sources but lack a dedicated data-visualization specialist and need additional capacity to consolidate and present the information. Members questioned the need for new positions and funding, arguing the university should use existing resources and that students already have many ways to explore careers. Supporters responded that the dashboard would help students and the state better understand postgraduate outcomes, workforce needs, and program value. No final action or vote was shown in the excerpt.

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• His contributions will continue to educate and inspire generations to come. Thank you, Mr.
• Your impact will doubtless be felt for generations to come. I yield back. >> Gentleman yields back.
• May Frank's constructive, honorable life inspire future leaders in the generations to come. Mr.
• The majority of Medicare spending actually comes out of the general fund and your co-pays.
• The math says if you use the 6% generational discount rate, which is reasonable in today's...

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Section 30 of Chapter 23 of the General Laws, as amended by Section 120 of Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2003
• , is hereby further amended by adding the following sentence: Notwithstanding any general or special
• Chapter 276 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 20 the following section
• Chapter 147 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following new section: Section 64.
• To Section 30 of Chapter 23B of the General Laws shall be subject to competitive bidding process.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House considered House No. 57, a $425 million supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 to fund the emergency shelter/emergency housing assistance system and related activities. The bill, as described by the chair of Ways and Means, included major policy changes requested by the Governor: immediate residency verification at intake, limits on eligibility, required criminal history disclosures and CORI checks, a reduced maximum shelter stay from nine months to six months with hardship waivers, temporary respite sites for 30 days, and a cap on system capacity. Supporters argued the changes were needed to preserve the right-to-shelter system amid fiscal strain and federal inaction; opponents said the bill still did not go far enough or, in some cases, went too far and risked harming families and children. The House debated and voted on numerous amendments, mostly focused on tightening eligibility or changing shelter operations. Several Republican amendments to reduce funding, impose a one-year residency requirement, require broader background checks, limit eligibility to homelessness caused within Massachusetts, and require cooperation with ICE were rejected, often after roll call votes. A point of order was sustained on multiple amendments as beyond the scope of the bill, including proposals affecting court officers, law enforcement, and ICE-related provisions. The House also rejected amendments to cut the appropriation from $425 million to $200 million and to add other restrictions on eligibility and administration. Some amendments were adopted. A redrafted Amendment 27, offered by Rep. Decker, was adopted 25-25 on a tie vote and expanded protections to children under age six and added related hardship/extension language. A subsequent amendment by Rep. Consalvo was adopted unanimously to add disability-related protections and extend benefits in certain cases. Another amendment by Rep. Finn was adopted to modify language about seeking federal reimbursement, and Amendment 9 was adopted to require competitive bidding for certain service funds. After debate and roll call, the bill was passed to be engrossed by a vote of 126-26. The House then observed a moment of tribute for Doug Selfick and adjourned to meet again Monday at 11 a.m.