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Senate substitutes and 'circles' redistricting map bill; caucus consultations follow
Summary
Senator Sandel offered a second substitute for Senate Bill 2006, describing bipartisan changes to a proposed senate map. The Senate substituted the bill, then circled it (set aside after substitution) after requests for caucus discussion and to allow review of the substitute map.
Senator Sandel moved to delete the title and body of Senate Bill 2006 and replace it with a second substitute, explaining the changes as a bipartisan compromise and claiming improvements to the map.
After the sponsor’s explanation, members asked for time to caucus and review the substitute language. Senator Escamilla requested a short caucus to discuss new information received. The President placed the substitute before the body, the motion to substitute passed, and then senators voted to circle the bill — a procedural step to set the item aside and allow further review by members.
Senator Bramble, participating remotely, asked to be recorded as an aye on several prior bills; the body granted his request. The Senate then recessed (the transcript uses the term 'saunter') for a short period.
The transcript records substitution and circling actions but does not show a final floor vote on the merits of the map; the item remained under further consideration at recess.
