Kevin Cook — Senator Cook, saying it was his first time seeing the bill, withdrew his second so the committee could discuss the bill itself before considering amendment action, and then moved to hold the bill until the call of the chair. A later brief reference asked whether he had a comment or motion, continuing the same exchange.
Van Burtenshaw — Makes the motion to send Senate Bill 1439 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Van Burtenshaw — Senator Burtenshaw asked whether the bill could be called up tomorrow if it goes to the call of the chair, and the discussion continued with a related scheduling comment about not wanting to have to come in at the same time in the morning as Senator Burtenshaw/Burtonshaw.
Tammy Nichols — Moves to send House Bill 940 to the 14th for possible amendments.
Tammy Nichols — Not mentioned in this section.
Tammy Nichols — Members discussed how long it would take to receive the amendments and whether there would be enough time to review them, including a side-by-side comparison. Senator Nichols asked for the amendments to be distributed so everyone could review them, and Senator Siddow suggested waiting until morning rather than rushing the process.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Expresses support for sending the bill to the amending order but raises concerns about cuts to IDLA.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Continues her remarks opposing the cuts to IDLA.
Janie Ward-Engelking — The chair thanks Senator Ward-Engelking, though the transcript misstates the name.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Carlson is noted as being present and having worked on the amendments.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Carlson is referenced as someone who worked on the changes.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Carlson is referenced as someone who worked on the changes.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Carlson is referenced as someone who worked on the changes.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Carlson is referenced as someone who worked on the changes.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Carlson is called on to comment.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Senator Carlson comments that the committee does not have a copy of the amendment.
Janie Ward-Engelking — A speaker is addressed as 'Senator Warding O'Kee,' likely Senator Ward-Engelking, asking why participation would be capped.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Addressed by name in the discussion of intent language and the cap on withdrawals.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Referenced in the ongoing JFAC and cap discussion.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Addressed in the explanation of JFAC intent language and the cap on withdrawals.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Said there is a lot to review in the bill, including strikeouts and new language, and requested more time.
Janie Ward-Engelking — Asked whether public testimony would be allowed and agreed to keep it tight so legislators could discuss the matter first.
James Woodward — The chair calls on Senator Woodward, who asks a question about how JFAC relates to the IDLA standalone budget, and the chair continues addressing him as the discussion proceeds.
James Woodward — Not mentioned in this section.
James Woodward — Addressed as Senator Woodward in the discussion of the motion and amendments.
James Woodward — Referenced in the follow-up about the motion to send the bill to the 14th.
James Woodward — Raised concerns about limiting access and compared the proposal to House Bill 93 from last year.
James Woodward — Addressed by name in the exchange about the motion and bill hearing.
James Woodward — Referenced as the senator asking about the cap and subject-to-appropriation language.
James Woodward — Continued questioning the proposed cap and appropriation structure and referenced House Bill 93.
James Woodward — Asked whether the bill sponsors support maintaining the capped system.
James Woodward — Asked whether the programs would continue with a cap on them.
James Woodward — Referenced in the follow-up discussion about JFAC and caps.
James Woodward — Apologized for confusion and asked whether Representative Pickett had seen the proposed amendments.
James Woodward — Said he thought the proposed amendments included subject-to-appropriation language and asked for clarification.
James Woodward — Addressed directly in the response confirming the amendment includes subject-to-appropriation language.
James Woodward — Raised the question about whether the legislature wants all of these programs to become subject to appropriation, analogous to what was done last year.
James Woodward — Asked whether the legislature wants all similar programs to become subject to appropriation, including the tax credit program.
James Woodward — Was part of the exchange about the motion and the bill hearing.
James Woodward — Said he wants both policy and public input, and is willing to stay to do it right the first time.
James Woodward — Referenced a possible recommendation for Senate Education at 6 p.m.
James Woodward — Said morning or this afternoon would work, but he did not want to come in at the same time as Senator Burtenshaw.
James Woodward — Was called on to respond to a question about the process needed to get the bill to the floor.
James Woodward — Said he was not sure of the process but thought morning action would likely not reach the floor until the afternoon session.
Christy Zito — Senator Galloway is noted as having helped work on the amendments.
Christy Zito — Senator Galloway is identified as having helped work on the amendment and is invited to explain it.
Christy Zito — Senator Galloway explains the amendment affecting custom class sections and references page three, lines 33 through 35.
Christy Zito — Senator Galloway's explanation is referenced as the prior discussion of the custom section definition.
Christy Zito — Senator Galloway explains the limited time to work on the House bill and says the committee will have a copy if it is sent to the 14th order.
Christy Zito — Senator Galloway responds that the cap is a good budgeting process and references prior JFAC appropriations.