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Committee reports companion to Senate bill establishing temporary self‑insurance pool for certified prescribed burn managers
Summary
The committee favorably reported House Bill 25 63, companion to Senate Bill 25 10, establishing a temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self‑insurance pool and authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu; the bill passed committee with a 5‑0 recorded voice vote and will be placed on the local and uncontested calendar.
Chair members moved and the committee reported favorably on House Bill 25 63, the companion to Senate Bill 25 10, which would establish a temporary certified and insured prescribed burn manager self‑insurance pool and authorize a fee‑in‑lieu. The engrossed House version was presented as identical to the substitute and the sponsor asked that the bill be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass.
Madam Clerk called the roll; Senator Birdwell, Senator Blanco and Senator Hancock recorded aye votes on the motion. The clerk announced there were five ayes and no nays, and the committee reported the bill favorably to the full Senate. Senator Hancock moved the bill be certified for the local and uncontested calendar; there was no objection and it was so ordered.
Committee discussion noted the bill had been heard previously and left pending on April 16 in the committee; the Senate action at this hearing sends the House companion forward for further consideration. No additional public testimony was recorded at this hearing.
