Joe Palmer — The chair noted that Representative Palmer would be replaced by a pinch hitter for this item, and Representative Monks said he was happy to help introduce the RS for Chairman Palmer.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks was identified as the pinch hitter for Representative Palmer.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks introduced himself as Jason Monks from District 22 and presented the RS for Chairman Palmer.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks presented the RS and explained its purpose.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks was called back up to present the next RS.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks introduced the next RS and explained it concerns clarifications to the school choice bill passed last year.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks confirmed the committee destination.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks is told he will be switched places for the next item.
David Cannon — Representative Pickett’s remarks center on the procedural handling of RS 33784. He first moved to introduce the resolution, then later clarified and repeated the motion to introduce RS 33784 and send it to the floor with a recommendation that it be placed on the second reading calendar. The surrounding comments reference his role in the motion and the committee’s effort to sort out the proper parliamentary procedure.
Ilana Rubel — Representative Rubel asked whether the RS was going to the Germain Committee.
Ilana Rubel — Moved to introduce RS 33752 with a recommendation that it be placed on the second reading calendar.
Richard Cheatum — Representative Birch stated that he would not support the motion, noting he did not support the underlying legislation and had concerns about the bill’s lack of proportional cuts. Later, his vote was recorded as nay, confirming his opposition.
Jeff Ehlers — Representative Jeff Ehlers introduced RS 33752 as a replacement for House Bill 495 and asked that the RS be recommended to the second reading calendar. The exchange concluded with a procedural handoff as the gavel was returned to the chairman.