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Members say too rushed; subcommittee delays vote on HB 851
Summary
Several members told the chair they needed more time to vet the amendment language, citing litigation risk and unclear consequences for overseas populations; the committee agreed to roll HB 851 for two weeks to allow negotiation between sponsor, legal counsel and elections staff.
Multiple committee members told the chair they felt rushed and lacked sufficient time to review amendment 012576 attached to HB 851. The vice chair and others said outstanding legal and factual questions warranted a delay.
One member summarized options as either denying the action or giving the committee time to work through outstanding issues. The committee agreed to delay consideration; the chair announced there were no objections and rolled the bill for two weeks.
Members asked the sponsor and staff to meet during the recess to reconcile language and address concerns about federal conflicts and operational burdens, then report back when the subcommittee reconvenes.
