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House passes bill creating space commission working group with bipartisan appointments and sunset
Summary
The House passed House Bill 96, as twice amended, to create a Space Commission working group with appointments from minority leaders in both chambers and a dissolution date of Dec. 31, 2026; the sponsor introduced an industry expert and the amendment passed as friendly and unopposed (vote: 61–0).
The House of Representatives on the floor passed House Bill 96, as twice amended, establishing a Space Commission working group that includes members appointed by the minority floor leaders of both chambers and that will dissolve on Dec. 31, 2026.
The bill’s sponsor, Representative Hernandez, introduced Dan Crouch of NewSpace Nexus, identified in the record as a certified aerospace incubator in the state. Hernandez described the amendment as bipartisan and said it would ensure representation "for all points of view around the state on space." Dan Crouch was presented to…
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