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Conference committee votes 6-0 to reject Senate amendments to House Bill 1053; 7% provision removed, 7,700 cap retained
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Summary
A conference committee on House Bill 1053 voted unanimously to have the Senate reject its amendments, restoring the House version that removes a 7% provision while keeping a 7,700 cap; members described the change as a compromise.
A conference committee on House Bill 1053 voted 6-0 to have the Senate reject its amendments, restoring the House language that removes a 7% provision while retaining a 7,700 cap, committee members said.
The action came after what members described as a short, pragmatic discussion. "This is not a hill we wanna die on. This is a relatively minor bill," Madam Chair Hogan said, signaling the Senate side's willingness to accept the House position and move the conference forward.
Committee members formally moved that "the Senate reject its amendments" to House Bill 1053. The motion was seconded by Representative Dan Johnston. A roll-call vote recorded votes in favor from Chairman Dressler; Representative Dan Johnston; Representative Freelich; Madam Chair Hogan; Senator Rummel; and Senator Cory. Chairman Dressler said, "Motion carries 6 0." The committee did not record any votes against or abstentions.
Committee members clarified in discussion that accepting the House version would remove the 7% provision but keep the 7,700 cap in the bill's language. Members noted they would confirm the precise amendment number before filing the committee action. One member said, "I'll carry on our side," indicating each chamber planned to carry the agreement forward to their respective floor calendars.
After the vote the committee adjourned.
Votes at a glance
- Motion: "That the Senate reject its amendments" to House Bill 1053. Seconded by Representative Dan Johnston. Outcome: approved, carried 6-0 (Chairman Dressler: yes; Representative Dan Johnston: yes; Representative Freelich: yes; Madam Chair Hogan: yes; Senator Rummel: yes; Senator Cory: yes).
