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Sponsor asks to hold transportation‑network‑company bill after private talks; committee agrees
Summary
Representative Abbott asked the committee to hold HB 220 — Transportation Network Company amendments — after a ride‑hailing company proposed an out‑of‑session solution; the committee voted 7‑1 to hold the bill.
Representative Abbott asked the Judiciary Committee to hold HB 220, which would make changes related to transportation network companies. Abbott said a major ride‑hailing company contacted him during the day with a proposal that could address the concern without legislation.
A committee motion to hold the bill passed by recorded vote 7‑1; the committee clerk reported Representative Grishas as the lone 'no' vote. Abbott said he would work with the company to try to resolve outstanding issues outside the legislative process.
The committee did not debate the bill’s text at this meeting; sponsors indicated they would revisit the measure if outside negotiations do not produce an acceptable result.
