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Senate tightens appropriation language for central urban program site, adopts amendment and passes SB 44
Summary
Senators accepted an amendment requiring funds in SB 44 be used primarily for acquisition, development, construction or design of a central site for urban and being programs; the amended bill passed the Senate and will move to the House.
Senate Bill 44, an appropriation related to a central site for urban and tribal programs, was debated on the Senate floor and amended to add more specific spending direction. Senator Suazo offered the amendment to require that funds be used "primarily to pay the cost directly associated with acquisition, development, construction, or design of the central site" described in the bill.
Senator Tanner and others indicated support for tighter language to ensure accountability and that money be directed toward site acquisition and construction rather than other purposes. The amendment was approved by voice vote and the bill, as amended, was called and passed. The transcript records the final passage as 25 aye votes, 1 nay, and 3 absent.
Next steps: The bill will be transmitted to the House for consideration. Sponsors and supporters urged that the language deliver clarity for the intended central site and ensure funds are used for acquisition and construction-related costs.
Direct quote: "After population, you would delete the 'and' and insert ... that the funds be used primarily to pay the cost directly associated with acquisition, development, construction, or design of the central site," Senator Suazo said while offering the amendment.
