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Committee hears third hearing on House Bill 2; budget split noted, no vote taken
Summary
During a third hearing, committee members were informed House Bill 2 is included in the state budget with the state's share set at 20%, employers 40% and employees 40%. The committee took no vote and will follow up with sponsors.
The Children and Human Services Committee held the third hearing on House Bill 2 and heard that the measure is included in the state budget with the state covering 20% of the cost, employers 40% and employees 40%.
Chairwoman White brought the bill forward for its third hearing and said the bill was included in the budget with the three-way cost split. She said she and staff would follow up with Representative Johnson to determine next steps and that committee members would be contacted about their positions on the bill.
Committee members reviewed written testimony on members' tablets but did not receive additional in-person testimony at the hearing. With no questions raised during the session, Chairwoman White concluded the committee’s third hearing on House Bill 2 and moved on to the next agenda item.
No formal vote or final action was taken on House Bill 2 during this meeting; the committee indicated it would continue discussions and contact members for their positions in coming days.
