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House Ways & Means finds S.27 favorable, 11-0, on medical-debt relief
Summary
The House Ways & Means Committee voted 11-0 to report S.27 (an act excluding certain medical debt relief from tax and credit-report impacts) favorably to the floor on April 16; committee members asked clarifying questions about nonprofit fees and program administration before the vote.
The House Ways & Means Committee voted to find S.27 favorable on Wednesday, April 16, by roll call vote of 11 to 0.
Representative (mover not specified in the record) moved to find S.27 favorable; the committee proceeded to a roll call without extended debate. The clerk recorded the following yes votes: Representative Brandydon, Representative Burkhart, Representative Feltes, Representative Higley, Representative Holcomb, Representative Kimball, Representative Maslin, Representative Odey, Representative Wasozak, Representative Canfield and Representative Kornheiser. The chair announced the motion passed 11 to 0.
Before the vote, members sought clarification about administration costs and nonprofit fees associated with the program; the transcript records committee members asking whether nonprofits would use 10-15% of funds for program administration and seeking an estimate of total fees. Committee staff said they would request a follow-up email with clarifying numbers from witnesses and the treasurer's office before the bill reaches the floor.
The committee announced the favorable report and adjourned for the morning.
Action: S.27 was found favorable by the House Ways & Means Committee (roll call 11-0) and will proceed to the next legislative step.
