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Senate Local Government committee passes Senate Bill 532 in final executive action
Summary
The Senate Local Government committee voted 9–1 to pass Senate Bill 532 during executive action; an amendment adding a termination date was adopted before the final vote.
The Senate Local Government Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 532 during executive action, with the motion carrying 9–1.
Senate Local Government Chairman Mandeville opened executive action on the bill, and a senator moved that the committee “do pass” the measure. An amendment (532.001.001) adding a termination date was introduced and adopted after discussion that it would limit potential burdens on the Department of Environmental Quality. After the amendment was adopted, the committee voted on the bill as amended; Chairman Mandeville announced, “K. Motion carries. Senate Bill 5 32 has passed.”
The amendment was described in committee as narrowly adding a termination date and not altering other substantive provisions. There was one recorded “no” vote during the roll call. Committee members who spoke during the record indicated a mix of support and one “soft no” rooted in constituent concerns, but the majority favored passage at the committee level to allow the bill to advance to the next stage.
Because this action was executive action on the final possible day for such committee action, the committee also noted that additional amendments could be pursued later in the legislative process if the bill reaches the second chamber.
Votes at a glance
- Senate Bill 532 — Motion: do pass as amended. Vote: 9 yes, 1 no. Outcome: approved by committee.
What happens next
With committee passage, Senate Bill 532 proceeds under the normal legislative calendar; further amendment or debate may occur if the bill reaches the opposite chamber.
