Members of the Senate Industry and Business Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2130, adopted an amendment adding an emergency clause, and voted to give the bill a do‑pass recommendation.

Committee members said the Office of the Adjutant General brought the measure to adjust prequalification language for consultant procurement and contracting. Committee members discussed adding an emergency clause so the office would not delay work and would have authority similar to past emergency provisions used for the Department of Transportation.

A motion to add an emergency clause to SB2130 was moved and seconded; the committee recorded ayes and the amendment passed. Committee members subsequently moved and seconded a motion to pass SB2130 as amended; the roll call recorded unanimous support and the chairman indicated he would carry the bill.

Votes at a glance: Amendment to add emergency clause to SB2130 — Passed (ayes recorded). Motion to give SB2130 a do‑pass recommendation as amended — Passed (ayes recorded). Committee recorded aye votes including Senator Klein, Senator Kessel, Chairman Bridal, Vice Chairman Behm, Senator Engott.

What’s next: The bill will proceed from committee with the emergency clause included and a do‑pass recommendation; the chairman indicated he would carry the bill forward.