Darin Chappell — Representative Chappell argues that the issue is complex and means no disrespect to the amendment author, but says the committee should pass the House committee substitute as written because it appears to have the votes. He adds that if additional wording is needed, it is easier to add it on the floor than to remove language later. He then references the earlier hearing on the bill, noting that there had not been much feedback from clerks about eliminating all of the language.
Darin Chappell — Addressed as being recognized to speak; the speaker says they hear his concerns along with another representative's.
Bishop Davidson — Representative Davison is called on to speak and then states that he supports the direction of the bill but has concerns about the 25% requirement.
Bishop Davidson — Bishop Davidson was called during the roll call and recorded as voting yes.
David Dolan — David Dolan is named during roll call, with the transcript showing variant spellings of his name ('Dixon'/'Dolen' and 'Dolan').
David Dolan — Representative Keith Lee is referenced as someone who may provide additional explanation when the committee reaches the amendment, and he is then called on for questions, indicating he is expected to contribute to the amendment discussion.
David Dolan — Representative Dolan is recognized and then briefly comments that he agrees with the other representatives.
David Dolan — Representative Dolan voted yes.
David Dolan — Representative Dolan votes aye.
David Dolan — David Dolan was called during the roll call and recorded as voting yes; he was called again shortly afterward and again recorded as yes.
Ron Fowler — Ron Fowler is mentioned during roll call, then later referenced in discussion of the Fowler bill and amendment from the previous day, including concerns about ballot language.
Ron Fowler — His amendment was being discussed as something that could be clarified with minor adjustments.
Ron Fowler — Said he appreciated the amendment and raised concerns about misrepresentation in ballot labeling.
Ron Fowler — Argued that ballot labeling can misrepresent what voters are actually deciding, citing Proposition C rollback and tax rate ceiling language.
Ron Fowler — His bill was referenced as containing language that was not included in this amendment.
Ron Fowler — The discussion centers on Representative Ron Fowler’s bill and the proposed 25% language/amendment. Members note that Fowler’s bill had already gone through committee hearing and public comment, was considered as a standalone bill, and passed without the 25% amendment. The exchange emphasizes that the ballot language remained unchanged and that the 25% provision would be added separately rather than being part of the earlier bill.
Ron Fowler — Raised concern about the November date and the difficulty for political subdivisions to do everything once every two years.
Ron Fowler — Representative Fowler voted aye.
Ron Fowler — Representative Fowler is called and appears to vote aye.
Ron Fowler — Fowler voted aye.
Jeff Hales — Jeff Hales is named during roll call, with the transcript showing a minor spelling variation ('Hayles'/'Hales') across the consecutive mentions.
Jeff Hales — Representative Jeff Hales was recognized and questioned why ballot measure labels must be limited to numerical or alphabetical formats. He argued that more descriptive labels could better help voters remember what each proposition is about, using examples such as S for sewers and other issue-based labels like schools, fire, and police. The discussion later continued in the same vein with a further reference to ballot-language transparency and the earlier question.
Jeff Hales — He says the committee should take more time and get the bill right, rather than rushing it through.
Jeff Hales — Representative Hales voted no.
Jeff Hales — Representative Hales votes no.
Jeff Hales — Hales voted no.
Tony Harbison — Tony Harbison is named during roll call.
Tony Harbison — Representative Harbison is recognized to speak and raises concern about the 25% provision; shortly afterward, another speaker echoes and discusses similar hesitation about the amendment, keeping the discussion focused on the same issue.
Tony Harbison — Representative Harbison voted aye.
Tony Harbison — Representative Tony Harbison casts an aye vote.
Tony Harbison — Harbison voted aye.
Will Jobe — Will Jobe is named during roll call, appearing in the transcript as both 'Job' and 'Jobe.'
Will Jobe — Will Jobe objects to the amendment process, expressing concern that the committee is attaching a different version of the same bill only two days after it was passed and criticizing the timing and structure of how the amendment is being handled.
Will Jobe — Name appears as 'Jobe'; likely Representative Jobe, vote not clearly captured due to 'Thank you.'
Will Jobe — Representative Jobe is recognized to speak and then offers a brief comment on the proposal.
Will Jobe — Jobe was called during the roll; transcript is garbled around this name.
Ben Keathley — Named during roll call; transcription appears as 'Keithley'.
Ben Keathley — Named during roll call.
Ben Keathley — Asked whether the substitute addresses ballot language and the timing of the general election.
Ben Keathley — Referenced as the member who may have further comments on the 25% issue later.
Ben Keathley — During the roll-call vote, Ben Keathley was recorded as voting yes/aye in two consecutive responses, both indicating support for the measure.
Ben Keathley — During roll call, Representative Ben Keathley is called multiple times as his name is read, and he ultimately responds 'yes' to record his vote.
Jim Murphy — Jim Murphy is named during roll call.
Jim Murphy — Representative Murphy is asked to explain the amendment and responds that it is clean-up language for ballot titling, intended to make the ballot language more generic rather than using a specific phrase like "I love my puppy amendment" for tax-related ballot measures.