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Votes at a glance: HB43 tabled; HB128 recommended by committee

State Planning & Community Affairs · February 15, 2023
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Summary

The committee tabled HB43 after extensive testimony and recommended HB128 (due pass) to move state certification to DOAS and extend recognition to women- and veteran-owned businesses; committee asked staff to work with parties on an amended HB43.

At the State Planning & Community Affairs meeting the committee took two formal actions: it tabled HB43 to allow parties to resolve address and recognition disputes and to prepare amendments, and it voted to recommend HB128 (motion of "due pass") to move state supplier‑certification authority to DOAS and include women‑ and veteran‑owned businesses in state certification. Representative McLean moved to table HB43; Johnny Chattin seconded the motion and the chair declared the motion carried by voice vote.

Representative Reese recommended due pass on HB128 and Representative Bentley moved the committee motion; the committee approved the recommendation by voice vote and advanced the bill for further consideration.