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House reconsiders and approves HB162 to specify alkaline/permanent paper in procurement code
Summary
Following a successful motion to reconsider, the House debated and passed HB162 to require alkaline/permanent paper for state records to improve long‑term preservation; members debated short‑term procurement costs versus archival savings.
Representative Valentine moved to reconsider House Bill 162 (Centennial Permanent Paper). On reconsideration, sponsors argued the specification will preserve state records and reduce long‑term archiving costs; opponents warned it could raise short‑term procurement prices and that agencies might already be able to specify alkaline paper through procurement rules.
Representative Flint Arrington said local purchasing agents warned that mandating alkaline paper could increase immediate costs and harm purchasing flexibility. Supporters responded that the industry is moving toward alkaline paper and that specifying it now preserves heritage over the long run. The House limited debate on the reconsideration and then took final action. The clerk reported the motion to reconsider passed 47 yes, 18 no; the bill later passed the House 56 yes, 16 no and will be transmitted to the Senate.
