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Committee reports HB 2,684 and HJM 4012 out with 'do pass' recommendations after amendment debate
Summary
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee moved House Bill 2,684 (adding Middle Eastern/North African to OMWBE categories) out of committee with a 'do pass' recommendation after rejecting five amendments; the committee also reported House Joint Memorial 4012 out with a 'do pass' recommendation by oral vote.
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee on Feb. 4 considered two items in executive session and reported both out of committee with 'do pass' recommendations.
House Bill 2,684: scope and amendment debate
House Bill 2,684, described by the chair as a narrow bill to add a "Middle Eastern, North African" category for consideration under the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises' certification process, was moved out of committee with a "do pass" recommendation after discussion and roll-call. Committee staff briefed five proposed amendments and committee members debated each on the floor.
Amendments rejected: The committee heard and rejected five amendments (pool 188; WALE 294; WALE 293; WALE 295; WALE 296). Highlights of the debate include:
- Pool 188 (sponsored by Representative Barnard)…
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