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Committee advances multiple bills including retiree bus-driver provision and tax exemptions; votes at a glance
Summary
The Senate Finance committee reported several bills favorably, including HB 151, HB 138 (retiree bus drivers substitute), SB 221 (convenience charge tax clarification), and a package of military and tax exemptions; HB 152 (UA School of Social Work mandate repeal) was also given a favorable report after public comment.
The Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee advanced multiple measures during its meeting. Key committee actions included:
- House Bill 151 (Representative Garrett): Reported favorably on a voice/roll-call vote (12 yeas, 0 nays). HB 151 was presented in the context of broader outcome-based funding discussions for higher education.
- House Bill 138 (Representative Pascal, substitute adopted): The substitute would allow state retirees to return as full-time school bus drivers while continuing to…
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