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House Backs Reinstatement of $1,000 Monthly Expense Allowance; Unanimous Vote for Second Reading
Summary
The House gave second reading to Senate Bill 779 to reimpose a $1,000 monthly expense allowance (including retroactive pay) after Representative Brandon Newton explained the measure; the Senate previously passed it unanimously and the House recorded a 113–0 vote on second reading.
Representative Brandon Newton explained Senate Bill 779 would reimpose a $1,000-per-month expense allowance for certain officeholders and make the allowance retroactive. He said the Senate had passed the bill unanimously last week and asked the House to consider it. The Speaker asked for questions; none were raised, and the Clerk recorded a roll-call tabulation of 113 to 0 in favor of second reading.
Representative Newton requested unanimous consent for the bill to receive third reading the following day; the Speaker stated the request and, hearing no objection, so ordered. The House therefore advanced the measure on its calendar and set the stage for third-reading consideration per the member’s request.
