Committee records: substitute budget bill advanced amid close floor debate
On the record, senators referenced a prior 8–7 passage of the substitute bill; amendment rounds were closed and the committee set follow‑up hearings for DOE and potentially the hospital.
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During the Committee of the Whole session members referenced an earlier tally and the committee closed the amendment phase. A senator stated on the record that "the bill passed 8 7" and the chair noted the amendment portion was closed and that DOE requested a postponed oversight hearing. The committee also announced that, if DOE's oversight does not proceed, the hospital will be scheduled to appear for follow‑up on media‑raised issues.
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