Committee reports multiple bills out of committee; roll calls and amendment actions
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Summary
During executive session, the committee voted to report several measures with recommendations. Notable results: SCR 8406 reported out (4–2–1), SB 5,892 reported out as amended (4–2–1), and SB 5,863 reported out as amended (6–0–1).
In executive session the House State Governmental and Tribal Affairs Committee considered amendments and recorded votes on multiple measures.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 8,406 (reestablish joint select committee on civic health): Representative Stearns moved to report the resolution with a due‑pass recommendation. An amendment to hold membership steady failed. Roll call recorded Representative Mena Aye, Representative Stearns Aye, Representative Walsh Nay, Representative Chase Nay, Representative D'Oleo Aye, Representative Farvar Aye; Representative Waters was excused. The staff announced the motion carried, 4 ayes, 2 nays, 1 excused; the resolution was reported out with a due‑pass recommendation.
Senate Bill 5,892 (various election‑related provisions): After considering an omnibus amendment and debate over enforcement penalties, the committee recorded 4 ayes, 2 nays, 1 excused. The committee reported the bill out as amended with a due‑pass recommendation.
Senate Bill 5,863 (Lakeland Village records and retention): The committee debated amendments to preserve artifacts and clarify retention language. A technical amendment and subsequent striking amendment were adopted; the committee reported SB 5,863 out as amended by voice vote. Staff recorded the final tally as 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 excused.
Committee staff will reflect the adopted amendments in the standing committee reports and advance the bills for further floor consideration.