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House floor erupts over bypassing committee process as late bills arrive; motion to send to committee succeeds
Summary
Lawmakers clashed over several late bills brought to the floor without prior committee hearings (notably HB 370 with a $72,000 fiscal note). Critics demanded rules and 24-hour notice; proponents said certain 'must-debate' bills were prioritized. The House agreed to refer disputed items to committee for a hearing the following day.
A prolonged floor exchange focused not on the substance of a single bill but on procedure after members objected that several measures (including HB 370, an income-tax credit for providers of individuals with disabilities with a $72,000 fiscal note) reached the floor without committee review or adequate time for members to study fiscal materials.
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