House Rules Committee unanimously advances Senate Bill 160, adopts Amendment A02136
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Summary
The House Rules Committee voted unanimously to report Senate Bill 160 (Printer's No. 12 58), the General Appropriations Act for 2025–2026, and to report Amendment A02136 offered by Representative Harris. Both the amendment and the bill advanced to the full House by a 33–0 vote. The committee adjourned after the votes.
The House Rules Committee voted unanimously to report Senate Bill 160, Printer's No. 12 58, and to adopt Amendment A02136 to the General Appropriations Act for 2025–2026, advancing the measure to the full House.
The chair moved to report Senate Bill 160 on concurrence and identified the measure as "the general appropriations bill," and then announced that "Amendment A02136 is being offered by Representative Harris." After the chair asked if there was any discussion and none was offered, the committee proceeded to roll-call votes.
The secretary called the roll on the amendment and on the bill. "Democrats and Republicans vote in favor, and the vote is unanimous," the chair said as the committee recorded each vote. The chair announced the amendment passed "by a 33 to 0 margin," and later stated the legislation also advanced by a vote of 33 to nothing.
No floor debate or specific changes included in Amendment A02136 were discussed on the record during the committee meeting; the chair noted the amendment was offered and the committee voted to report it. With the votes complete, the chair adjourned the committee.
Votes at a glance Amendment A02136 — Reported/approved; vote: 33 yes, 0 no. Senate Bill 160 (Printer's No. 12 58), General Appropriations Act for 2025–2026 — Reported as amended; vote: 33 yes, 0 no.
Next steps Both the amendment and the bill will move to the full House for consideration according to legislative procedure.
