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Votes at a glance: several resolutions and bills pass the House
Summary
On this floor day the House approved several noncontroversial and ceremonial measures: HB85 (graffiti liability) passed unanimously in the House; ceremonial resolutions honoring Blue Cross Blue Shield and urging national definitions for recyclable claims passed unanimously; SB27 on the universal service fund moved forward and later passed the House; other bills and committee reports were handled.
Several votes taken on the House floor produced recorded outcomes for a mix of policy and ceremonial items.
House bill 85 (graffiti liability) — The House concurred with Senate amendments and recorded passage in the House with 58 affirmative, 0 negative votes; the bill will be returned to the Senate.
Senate Joint Resolution 11 (Blue Cross Blue Shield recognition) — On request the joint resolution was read in full to honor Blue Cross Blue Shield’s 50th anniversary and its caring program for children; the measure passed the House unanimously (67‑0) and was signed by the Speaker on the floor.
SJR6 (recyclable product claims) — Representative Osler presented a resolution urging national definitions and guidelines for terms such as "biodegradable," "recyclable" and "compostable." After a brief technical glitch the House voted and the resolution passed (63‑0).
Senate Bill 27 (dial‑tone surcharge / universal service fund) — The bill was initially circled and later un‑circled on the floor; after being read the House passed SB27 with a recorded tally of 54 affirmative, 9 negative votes and returned the bill to the Senate for further action.
Other committee reports and a set of House bills were referred to the Rules Committee or placed on third‑reading calendars as announced by clerks.
