Jeff Ehlers — As Chair, he called the Ways and Means Committee to order and recognized Representative Manwaring.
Jeff Ehlers — The chair is addressed as 'Mr. Chairman.'
Jeff Ehlers — The chair thanks the representative for correcting the Senate's errors and asks whether second reading calendar is the desired action.
Jeff Ehlers — The chair announces the committee is adjourned and may reconvene after the floor session.
Jaron Crane — Representative Dustin Manwaring introduced himself as the presenter of RS 33840 and began explaining the proposal. The discussion then continued with his response to a follow-up question about the bill’s changes, remaining focused on the same measure throughout.
Jason Monks — Jason Monks made two procedural motions to introduce RS 33840 and RS 33833, respectively, and to send each to the second reading calendar.
Steve Berch — Steve Berch said he would support the motion but asked what problem the bill was fixing. In response, the changes to the bill were explained, noting that it had removed a provision that would have repealed 22 sections of code.
Douglas Pickett — Representative Nelson is called to introduce himself for the record and present RS 3383. The presenter is identified as Jack Nelson from District 26.