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Votes at a glance: driver’s license appropriation and shelter technical cleanup pass the House
Summary
Two technical items received quick consideration: HB 3,002 (appropriation to fund new driver's license programs) passed 65‑0 with 10 absent; HB 3,003 (shelter/hearing technical amendments) passed 68‑0. Both will be referred to the Senate.
During the floor session the House finalized votes on two bills with limited floor debate.
House Bill 3,002 Representative Ron Bigelow described HB 3,002 as a technical appropriation to complete funding associated with prior bills (House Bill 363 and Senate Bill 88). The money comes from the restricted driver's license fund; passage completes appropriation intent from the General Session. The House voted 65‑yes, 0‑no, 10‑absent and the bill will be referred to the Senate.
House Bill 3,003 Representative Wayne Harper explained HB 3,003 as a technical cleanup for child welfare language to ensure consistent standards across related bills (including clarifying when "child" terminology should be "minor" and deleting an obsolete section). Summation was waived and the bill passed 68‑yes, 0‑no. HB 3,003 will be transmitted to the Senate for consideration.
Procedural note: both bills were described on the third reading calendar and voted on by open roll call; each passed unanimously by those recorded present.
