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Committee adopts amendment to SB 15‑81 and refers amended bill to Ways and Means
Summary
Senate Bill 15‑81 passed a Dash‑2 amendment in committee and the committee voted to refer the bill to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means for funding deliberation; senators noted funding constraints but voiced support for steps toward broader school meals policies.
During Feb. 10 work sessions the committee adopted the Dash‑2 amendment to Senate Bill 15‑81 and then, by roll-call, moved the amended bill to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Senators discussed the policy's potential to advance School Meals for All goals, noted the state’s looming budget constraints, and urged further fiscal conversations with Ways and Means staff.
Vice Chair moved the amendment and the body recorded no objection to its passage. After discussion about funding tradeoffs the committee voted to refer SB 15‑81, as amended, to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means for further review and budget consideration. The referral carried on a roll-call and the chair announced the motion passed.
