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• With amendments in which the concurrence of the House is requested.
• It will be sent to the House of Representatives for its concurrence.
• the same with amendments and that concurrence of the House is requested.
• the same with amendments and that concurrence of the House is requested.
• the same with amendments and that concurrence of the House is required.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, communications, committee reports, and leaves of absence. The journal was approved 50-0. The chamber then took up House Bill 1505, which drew extended debate over school funding and adequacy/tax equity. Senators Coleman and Keefer argued the bill continued to pour money into districts like Allentown without accountability or improved results, while Senators Costa, Miller, Haywood, and Anthony Williams defended the funding as a response to historic underfunding and the Commonwealth Court decision. A motion allowing Senator Coleman a third speaking turn was adopted 27-23, and the bill ultimately passed 45-5. The Senate then considered House Bill 2400, the General Appropriation Act. Supporters, including Senators Martin, Dush, Phillips-Hill, Costa, Ward, Street, Hughes, and Pittman, emphasized that the budget was balanced without using the rainy day fund or raising taxes, reduced the governor’s proposal, increased education and child care funding, supported nursing homes, rape crisis centers, infrastructure, and workforce programs, and shifted money from lapsed or unused accounts to current priorities. Opponents, including Senators Saval and Muth, said the budget failed to address structural deficits and omitted new revenue options, emergency services funding, and other major issues. The bill passed 44-6 with amendments and was returned to the House for concurrence. The Senate also passed a series of other bills, including House Bills 2412, 2413, 96, 858, 1042, 1286, 1646, 1851, 1862, 2017, 2024, 2401, and 2559, with varying margins, and sent them to the House, some with amendments. House Bill 1042 drew a negative recommendation from Senator Costa over a late amendment involving second-degree murder/felony language, but after reconsideration and vote changes it passed 30-20 with amendments. House Bill 1862, creating an Ignition Interlock Driver’s License, passed 45-5 after support from Senator Judy Ward. House Bill 1248 passed 43-7 and designates Pennsylvania rye whiskey as the official state spirit, with Senators Bartolotta and Robinson speaking in support. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 216, after defeating Senator Haywood’s amendment to narrow the scope of a proposed Legislative Budget and Finance Committee study of managed care organizations; the resolution passed 31-19. Several other bills were held over in their order, and the Senate later moved toward a condolence resolution.

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• Senate Joint Resolution 116 should pass with House Committee Substitute 1 and House Committee Amendment
• met and reports Senate Concurrent met and reports Senate Concurrent Resolution<00:05:38.320>
• Resolution 66 should pass, a concurrent Resolution 66 should pass, a concurrent resolution<00:05
• House Resolution 126, Representative Heavrin.
• and House Resolution 126. and House Resolution 126.

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• House Concurrent Resolution 12 has been removed from the House Administration Committee agenda.
• We are starting with Senate Concurrent Resolution 167. Senate Concurrent Resolution 167.
• We do have Christopher Renaud for House Concurrent Resolution 147. Good afternoon.
• That does conclude our in-person public comment for House Concurrent Resolution 147.
• We will now go to virtual comment for House Concurrent Resolution 147.

Bills: SB268, SB306, SB264, SB312

Keywords: federal workers, government shutdown, interest-free loans, tax deferral, public transportation, Rehoboth Beach, municipal charter, city charter amendment, commissioners, mayor, local government, election qualifications, affidavit of eligibility, domestic partner, cohabitant, conflict of interest, freeholder, leaseholder, municipal court, Alderman

Summary: The House Administration Committee met to consider a series of resolutions and bills covering arts districts, child care background checks, federal worker relief, health care reform, court transparency, school tax reassessment, municipal charter changes, constitutional amendment procedures, data center nondisclosure agreements, state employee benefits governance, and lieutenant governor vacancies. Members also noted that House Concurrent Resolution 12 had been removed from the agenda and that public comment would be limited to one minute per speaker. The committee released SCR 167 to study arts, culture, and creative districts in Delaware; HB 438 to close a loophole in the child care service letter requirement; SB 268 to provide interest-free loans, free transit, and tax deferrals for federal workers during shutdowns; SS2 for SB 1 to expand and permanently strengthen primary care investment while also addressing hospital cost growth; HCR 147 to request a Court of Chancery report on audio recordings and automated case assignment; SB 322 to replace the current post-reassessment 10% school revenue increase authority with a 2% annual increase option under safeguards; SB 306 to amend the Rehoboth Beach charter; HB 440 to require voter approval for constitutional amendments after legislative approval; SB 312 to bar nondisclosure agreements for large data center projects; SS1 for SB 289 to change State Employee Benefits Committee governance; and SB 264 to require a special election to fill a lieutenant governor vacancy. Testimony was mixed on several measures. Arts, child care, federal worker relief, primary care, court transparency, data center transparency, and the lieutenant governor vacancy bill drew mostly supportive testimony, while SB 322 and SB 306 drew both support and opposition, especially over tax impacts and the proposed spouse/partner restriction in Rehoboth Beach. HB 440 prompted debate over whether 55% voter approval was the right threshold for constitutional amendments, and SB 312 was supported as a transparency measure by residents affected by prior data center NDAs. All of the listed measures were released from committee by roll call vote, with some members voting no on HB 440, SB 306, SB 312, SS1 for SB 289, and SB 264.

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• Members, we have received a request to read a House Concurrent Resolution that the House and Senate adopted
• HCR 159 is a House Concurrent Resolution congratulating the 2025 Milton High School Yellow Jackets Division
• ; to<00:03:02.480> education HCR 159 is a House Concurrent Resolution congratulating the 2025
• Concurrent Resolution listed, HCR 163, was included...
• Concurrent Resolution listed, HCR 163, was included in error and therefore it is removed from the consent

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Representative Brenda Steady and then suspended the rules to introduce 12 House bills by number only, referring them to committees. Members also read a House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2025 Milton High School Yellow Jackets boys soccer team on winning the Division 2 championship, and the chamber welcomed the team and coaches to the gallery. The Speaker announced that HCR 163 had been mistakenly placed on the consent calendar and removed it, and also announced committee appointments following a resignation. A series of guest recognitions followed, including visitors from the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative, the 2026 Snelling Early Childhood Leadership Institute cohort, mentoring organizations observing National Mentoring Month, the Vermont Historical Society, and former Representative Mari Cordes. Members also highlighted an upcoming Act 73 overview, the first Farmers Night concert, and a Caucus for Vermont’s Economy meeting. No votes were taken on these announcements, but the House formally welcomed the guests and recognized new House leadership and a new committee assistant. On the action calendar, the House passed H.649 on captive insurance companies and concurred in S.60 establishing the Farm Security Special Fund for weather-related farm losses. The House then approved H.534 on community action agencies, with the Human Services Committee describing it as a statute update that changes terminology, strengthens planning and governance requirements, and uses people-first language; the committee reported a 10-0-1 vote. The House also advanced H.84, which allows telehealth appointments to be recorded only with patient and provider consent; the Health Care Committee said it modernizes telehealth law without weakening privacy protections and reported a 10-0-1 vote. The chamber ordered third reading or passage on each bill and then adjourned until Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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• The hour to which the House adjourned having arrived, the House will be in order.
• A resolution filed by Representative Garcia of Chelsea and other members of the House recognizing amyotrophic
• Resolutions filed by Representative Pease of Westfield and other members of the House, commending local
• The House will be in a brief recess. The House will be in order.
• The House will be in a brief recess. The House will be in order.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a message from the Governor recommending legislation on energy affordability, independence, and innovation, which was referred to the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. The House also recognized several guest groups, including visitors from the Celiac Disease Foundation and a sixth-grade class from Holy Name School in West Roxbury. The Committee on Rules reported a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including observances for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and ALS awareness, a commemoration of Wakefield’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments, recognition of veterans’ efforts regarding Agent Orange awareness, and congratulations to an Eagle Scout. The House suspended the rules and adopted these resolutions. The House then considered Senate amendments to House Bill 4010/House 4100, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The House did not concur in the Senate’s amendment and instead ordered a committee of conference, appointing Representatives Michalowitz, Ferranti, and Smola. The House also concurred in the referral of a retirement-credit petition and suspended Joint Rule 12 for several other petitions, including measures on arts education, a psychedelics treatment pilot program, toxic-free medical devices, and retirement credit service. House 4100 was later taken up for final passage, its emergency preamble was adopted, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The House adopted an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned accordingly.

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• On concurrence to House amendments to Senate Bill 273 as amended, Senator Townsend. Thank you, Mr.
• Senate Bill 37 as amended by the House and requests The concurrence of the Senate to the House amendments
• for Senate Bill 273 as amended by the House and Requests the concurrence of the Senate to the House
• I am directed to inform the Senate that the House has passed Senate Bill 73, Senate Joint Resolution.
• House Education Committee substitute For House Bill 253 as amended by the House and further amended by

Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100

Keywords: SB273, appropriations, general fund, hold harmless, local government finance, municipal revenue, county revenue, correctional facility, jail contract, private prison, detention facility, immigration detention, revenue bonds, clawback, child welfare, juvenile justice, protective services, school improvement, New MexiCare, aging services

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• So it's an honor to be here to speak to you this morning at House File 1594, and I also want to thank
• <00:32:11.919> file<00:32:12.279> 1594 reserves so Senate house file 1594 reserves
• There was one dissent in Colorado in the House and the Senate, and two dissents in Texas.
• There was one dissent in Colorado in the House and the Senate, and two dissents in Texas.
• There was one dissent in Colorado in the House and the Senate, and two dissents in Texas.

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• Senate Concurrent Resolution 66, a concurrent resolution urging the University of Kentucky and the University
• Senate Concurrent<00:07:30.360> Resolution<00:07:31.040> 66, Concurrent Resolution 66,
• Concurrent Resolution 66, a<00:07:32.880> concurrent<00:07:33.360> resolution<00:07:33.920
• > urging<00:07:34.280> the a concurrent resolution urging the a concurrent resolution urging
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 124, a concurrent resolution urging Kentucky's congressional delegation

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and excused absent members. The chamber received second readings of several bills and resolutions, including measures on ad valorem taxes, planning and zoning, tax-dollar restrictions, provisional medical licensing, Medicaid oversight, environmental regulations, municipal financial reporting, nuclear workforce development, and county law libraries. Committee reports advanced bills on economic development, education, judiciary, and veterans/public protection, and the body also received a list of newly filed bills and resolutions covering topics such as rural revitalization, athletics, SNAP eligibility, diaper tax exemption, domestic violence, middle school math, pedestrian bridges, constitutional amendments, education, and several honorary resolutions. The Senate then took up House Bill 314, which would reorganize the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (Kentucky Wired) by moving it under the Commonwealth Office of Technology, restructuring its board, and adding members representing cities and counties. Supporters said the bill was an administrative change, not a funding measure, intended to focus the network on students, teachers, and public users while awaiting an audit. Critics argued the project has been a costly taxpayer burden and called for stronger oversight. The bill passed final passage 32-6. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 157, which aligns Kentucky law with federal mortgage rules so that certain rate buy-down payments do not count against borrower fee caps, with supporters saying it would help housing affordability and reduce costs for borrowers. Senate Bill 214 also passed unanimously; it allows the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to accept non-federal funding for grants without routing those funds through the Department of Finance. The Senate later adopted several resolutions, including Senate Resolution 61 recognizing Links Incorporated Day, Senate Resolution 114 commemorating the 80th Southern Legislative Conference, and Senate Resolution 118 honoring Joseph H. Mattingly Jr. Additional remarks highlighted a Black History Celebration event and a lengthy floor speech criticizing the Kentucky Hospital Association’s reserves and urging investigation, followed by consideration of Senate Resolution 55 on Profound Autism Day in Kentucky.

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• The University of Hawaii system supports House Concurrent Resolution 130 and House Resolution 126, and
• <00:33:57.440> Concurrent system supports the House Concurrent system supports the House Concurrent
• Resolution 130 and House Resolution 126.
• Concurrent Resolution 130, including House Resolution 126.
• <00:35:18.240> concurrent house concurrent house concurrent resolution<00:35:20.320> 130

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Uh, the intention is to wait for the Senate concurrent resolutions, which are pretty much similar to
• :28.199> resolutions<00:16:29.199> which the Senate concurrent resolutions which the Senate
• We stand in support of House Resolution 58 and House Concurrent Resolution 64. Thank you.
• House Resolution 118 is a means of protecting our ancestors.
• House Resolution 118 is a means of protecting our ancestors.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Water and Land met on March 25, 2025, and first announced it had deleted HCR 3 and HCR 4567 from the agenda pending similar Senate measures. It then heard HR 35/HCR 40, which urges DLNR and other state agencies to work with community groups to co-steward community forests on public lands. DLNR’s urban and community forester testified in strong support, and several organizations and individuals submitted support; there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee next heard HCR 64, asking OPSD to convene a working group on establishing and placing an Office of Resilience and Recovery. OPSD and the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Resilience supported the resolution and suggested friendly amendments, including replacing county civil defense representatives with mayors or their designees and allowing subject-matter experts to serve. Members questioned the office’s role, funding, and relationship to other resilience and emergency management offices, and the witness explained it was created after the Maui wildfires to coordinate long-term recovery, with special-project funding and a focus distinct from response and mental health functions. The committee also heard HR 59/HCR 65 on coordinating concurrent reviews of general plan, district boundary, and zoning amendments during land reclassification. OPSD testified with comments and warned that the proposal could facilitate spot zoning if individual landowners could use the concurrent process, recommending it be limited to county-initiated actions. A related discussion followed on HR 118/HCR 122, which would create a collaborative working group on surveying and protecting iwi kūpuna and related coastal erosion issues; DNR, OHA, and others supported it with suggested additions, and testimony emphasized cultural sensitivity and community-specific decision-making. Members asked about burial practices and a recent court ruling, and witnesses said the working group could help guide broader policy and communication. Finally, the committee heard HR 145/HCR 151, requesting DLNR to report on its lease enforcement process and procedures. DLNR said it was recruiting staff to conduct lease inspections but had difficulty filling positions due to compensation, and explained that new or extended leases can include inspection requirements, while retroactive cost-shifting would raise contractual issues. Members asked for information on lease renewal timelines and whether inspection provisions were being added to renewals; DLNR said those decisions are made in public sunshine meetings and agreed to provide additional information. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• House Communication number 1 informs the Senate that the House adopted House Concurrent Resolution No
• House Communication number 2 informs the Senate that the House adopted House Concurrent Resolution No
• Senator Wai moved for the adoption of House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2.
• House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 1 and 2 have been adopted on pages 48 to 52.
• <00:03:33.959> three in support of Senate resolution three in support of Senate resolution

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Senator Rest moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 be suspended for all further
• Senator Rest moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 be suspended for all further
• Senator Rest moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 be suspended for all further
• Senator Rest moves that the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 be suspended for all further
• <00:33:50.440> resolution<00:33:50.960> number of Senate concurrent resolution number

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We strongly support SCR, or the Senate Concurrent Resolution 59.
• support SCR or um the Senate concurrent support SCR or um the Senate concurrent resolution<00:14
• and now Senate Concurrent Resolution 59. and now Senate Concurrent Resolution 59.
• > full Senate Concurrent Resolution 59 and full Senate Concurrent Resolution 59 and full written<
• Yeah, it's a concurrent resolution, this one.

Bills: SCR7, SCR59, SCR182

Keywords: emergency care, reproductive health, abortion services, EMTALA, patient safety, hospital regulations, medical treatment, health care professionals, emergency response, licensure, disaster response, telehealth, SCR182, S.C.R. 182, Hawaii Trauma System, trauma care, trauma center, Tripler Army Medical Center, military-civilian partnership, civilian trauma patients

Summary: The Committee on Health heard testimony on three concurrent resolutions. SCR-7 would affirm that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care to pregnant people; supporters included the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, AAUW Hawaii, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, with two individuals in opposition. A member raised a wording concern about “pregnant people” versus “pregnant women,” and the chair agreed to note the comment in the committee report. The committee then recommended passage, and the measure was adopted by vote, with Representatives Alcos voting no and Garcia not voting. SCR-59 SD1 would ask the governor to establish procedures allowing certain health care professionals to practice in Hawaii without a Hawaii-issued license during a state of emergency. The Hawaii Organization of Nurse Leaders strongly supported the resolution, citing emergency response problems during Kona low storms and the Lahaina wildfires when out-of-state licensed providers were available but could not serve. The committee recommended passage as is, and the recommendation was adopted, with Representative Garcia voting with reservations. SCR-182 would request that the governor and Department of Health work with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal military partners to explore a military-civilian trauma partnership to strengthen Hawaii’s trauma system. The Department of Health supported the measure, and a member suggested the title should reflect “Department of War,” while another member noted the federal department name has not changed; the chair said the comments would be noted in the report. The committee recommended passage, and the resolution was adopted without objection, with Representatives Martin and Olds excused.

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• House Concurrent Resolution Number 1 relating to recess days for the regular session of 2026.
• House Concurrent Resolution Number 1 is adopted. Mr.
• House Concurrent Resolution Number 2 requesting the governor to address the legislature assembled in
• House Concurrent Resolution Number 1 is adopted. Mr.
• House concurrent resolution Number 2 is adopted. Mr.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So it is outside of our housing.
• I'm here to talk about House Bill 1549, Section 3, which we have what we call a reentry housing task
• I tell people, imagine having a house that's mainly comprised of I tell people, imagine having a house
• I tell people, imagine having a house that's mainly comprised of I tell people, imagine having a house
• Right now, you know, particularly in the House and the Senate, you go into the House leaders' office

Keywords: 908, all

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• So it is outside of our housing.
• I'm here to talk about House Bill 1549, Section 3, which we have what we call a reentry housing task
• I tell people, imagine having a house that's mainly comprised of I tell people, imagine having a house
• Bill 1123 and House Bill 1011, ultimately.
• Now, we have all agreed that to find a resolution...

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• Secretary: Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294.
• A concurrent resolution providing that the House of Representatives and the Senate convene in joint session
• Secretary: Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294, a concurrent resolution providing that the House of Representatives
• All in favor of the concurrent resolution, please signify by saying aye. All opposed, same sign?
• President: The concurrent resolution is indeed adopted. Rules Chair Passidomo, you are recognized.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We are in receipt of communications transmitting the noted Senate concurrent resolutions, all having
• resolution number 216 today house resolution number 216 congratulating<00:12:53.160> Landon<00
• resolution and House concurrent resolution be adopted.
• concurrent resolutions.
• house concurrent resolutions please for house concurrent resolutions please file<01:05:58.599> your

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• transmitted: Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, a Senate concurrent resolution relating to the adoption
• , herewith transmitted: Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, a Senate concurrent resolution relating to the
• > resolution resolution number one a house resolution resolution number one a house resolution
• House Resolution, whereas St.
• House Resolution, whereas St.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Parker has two, so why don't we go to House Bill 112.
• The chair lays out House Bill 112 and recognizes its Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the bill
• Is there anyone else who would like to testify on, for, or against House Bill 112?
• The chair lays out as a matter of pending business House Bill 112.
• There being four ayes and one nay, House Bill 112 will be reported to the full Senate with a favorable

Bills: HB112, HB117

Keywords: county regulation, impervious cover, land use, unincorporated areas, environmental management, 1185, senate, all