Rules Committee reports two House bills on concurrence, advancing package 33–0

The Rules Committee convened at 12:10 p.m. and voted to report a two-bill package on concurrence, advancing both measures by a recorded vote of 33 to nothing.

The package included House Bill 1176 (Printer's No. 2599), described by the committee as amending Acts 20 to increase flexibility for eligible heirs and estates on succession, unclaimed property and financial reimbursement; and House Bill 1359 (Printer's No. 2613), described as updates to the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program. "First, the chair moves to report House Bill 1176, Printer's Number 2599, on concurrence," an unidentified speaker announced when the motion was made. The chair moved the package as a single motion.

There was no substantive debate recorded on the bills. When asked if there was any discussion, an unidentified speaker said, "It's my understanding Republicans will be voting in the affirmative," and another voice responded, "That is correct." The chair then called for the vote; the secretary took the roll, and the clerk recorded that Democrats and Republicans voted in favor. "The legislation advances by a vote of 33 to nothing," an unidentified speaker said after the tally.

With the package reported on concurrence, the committee had no further business and adjourned. No amendments, continuations, or conditions were noted in the transcript.

Next steps: the bills, having been reported on concurrence by the Rules Committee, will proceed according to the chamber's remaining procedure for concurrence and subsequent action (details beyond the committee record were not specified).