| Members Present: Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, Senate Chair Rep. Susan Pulsipher, House Chair Rep. Norman K Thurston, House Vice Chair Sen. Keith Grover Sen. David P. Hinkins Sen. Ann Millner Sen. Derrin R. Owens Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Sen. Jerry W Stevenson Rep. Joel K. Briscoe Rep. Steve Eliason | Rep. Katy Hall Rep. Dan N. Johnson Rep. Matt MacPherson Rep. Carol S. Moss Rep. Jefferson Moss Rep. Candice B. Pierucci Rep. Robert M. Spendlove Staff Present: Ben Leishman, Finance Manager Rachel Boe, Financial Analyst Rachelle Gunderson, Financial Analyst Nancy Skidmore, Committee Secretary |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 1.Call to Order/Adoption of Minutes - Friday, February 2, 2024 |
| Chair Fillmore called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Pierucci moved to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2024 meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 17-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Moss |
| 2.Budget Motions and Intent Language |
| A. Federal Funds & Fees |
| MOTION:Motion 1: Sen. Milner moved to approve the estimated federal fund receipts for the State Board of Education line-items and programs as detailed in the issue brief titled, “Public Education Federal Funds” presented to the subcommittee on January 31, 2024, including the amounts over 125% of FY 2024 appropriations as outlined in the brief. The motion passed with a vote of 17-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Moss |
| MOTION:Motion 2: Sen. Stevenson moved to approve the fee schedule detailed in the issue brief titled “2. USBE – Fee Brief” on page 3 and presented to the subcommittee on January 29, 2024The motion passed with a vote of 17-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Moss |
| B. Budget Transfers, Reallocations, & Technical Corrections |
| MOTION:Motion 3: Sen. Eliason moved to approve the technical changes for the State Board of Education line-items and programs as detailed in the issue brief titled, “USBE Line Items” on page 4 presented to the subcommittee on January 29, 2024. The motion passed with a vote of 17-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Moss |
| C. Intent Language |
| MOTION:Motion 4: Rep. Spendlove moved to direct staff to work with the subcommittee chairs to have intent language drafted and included in the final public education budget bill, to address the following issues: a. Small Charter School Base Funding The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Legislative Fiscal Analyst and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, review administrative or base funding for charter schools in relation to their administrative obligations in statute and total state funding of charter schools enrolling fewer than 2,000 students with small school districts considering how factors such as size, scale, and location impact relative operational costs. The Legislature further intends that the State Board of Education report to the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee prior to October 31, 2025, the status of the study or recommendations for the Legislature to review. b. Beverley Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts Learning Program The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education use the $3,000,000 ongoing appropriated for the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts Learning Program to expand the program into additional elementary schools. The motion passed with a vote of 17-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Moss |
| Sen. Riebe commented that the language mentions the size and scale of charter schools but not public schools. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Rep. Briscoe asked for an explanation of the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Elementary Arts Program intent language. Sen. Fillmore, Rep. Thurston, and Rep. Pulsipher responded. |
| Sen. Owens asked if the Small Schools Capital Loans Fund is included in this motion. |
| D. Intent Language for Requests for Appropriation [Included Only if Funded] |
| MOTION:Motion 5: Rep. Hall moved to direct staff to work with the subcommittee chairs to have intent language drafted and included in the final public education budget bill, to address the following issues: a. Hope for UtahThe Legislature intends to provide funding for eight youth conferences focusing on suicide prevention, a statewide suicide prevention conference for educators, mental health and law enforcement, and suicide training programs for youth and their families.b. K12 Computer Science for Utah Grant ProgramThe Legislature intends to provide grant funding to LEAs to implement the Utah Computer Science Master Plan. These grants should be used to improve computer science outcomes and course offerings, demonstrated by the creation and implementation of a local education agency computer science plan, the effective implementation of approved courses, and effective training opportunities for licensed teachers. c. PRIME ExpansionsThe Legislature intends the funds allocated to enhance the PRIME program, administered by the Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah Board of Higher Education. This includes adding grants to expand Career and Technical Education and Concurrent enrollment in LEAs, offering additional scholarships for eligible high school students, and optimizing USHE and USBE operations for improved service to students, LEAs, and higher education institutions.The motion passed with a vote of 17-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Moss |
| Rep. Briscoe asked if the K12 Computer Science Program could be discussed in more detail in Public Ed Appropriations meeting in the summer. |
| E. Statutory or Intent Language Changes |
| MOTION:Motion 6: Rep. MacPherson moved to direct staff to work with the subcommittee chairs to draft statutory or intent language to implement the following: a. Expand the Use of the Driver Education Tax Account Expand the authorized uses of the Uniform School Fund Restricted – Automobile Driver Education Tax Account to include expenditures for pupil transportation and other public education related expenditures as designated by the Legislature. b. Repeal Statutory Provisions for Discontinued or Reallocated Programs Include the following statutory repeals related to programs discontinued or reallocated in the subcommittee’s budget recommendations. 53F-2-407 – Appropriation for Library Books and Electronic Resources 53F-2-410 – Juvenile Gang and Other Violent Crime Prevention and Intervention Program [At-Risk Students – Gang Prevention] 53F-2-411 – Appropriation for Title I Schools in Improvement Paraeducators Program53F-2-417 – Rural School District Transportation Grants 53F-2-503 – Early Literacy Program 53F-2-519 – Appropriation for School Nurses 53F-5-207 – Intergenerational Poverty Interventions Grant Program 53F-5-209 – Grants for School-Based Mental Health Supports [Ele. Counseling Program]53F-5-210 – Educational Improvement Opportunities Outside of the Regular School Day Grant Programc. Inflationary Adjustment for Fine Arts Outreach and Science OutreachAmend statutory language to include the Fine Arts Outreach and Science Outreach programs in annual adjustments for the inflationary adjustment provided in 53F-2-208. d. At-Risk Students WPU Add-onProvide intent language for the At-Risk Students WPU Add-on funding item that local education may use a portion of their at-risk funding to select a software provider and pay for software licenses used for English language instruction. The motion passed with a vote of 17-1-0. | |||
| Yeas - 17 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. K. Riebe |
| Sen. Riebe commented that this motion does not meet the needs of at-risk student in her district. Sen. Fillmore and Rep. Pulsipher responded. |
| Rep. Carol Moss asked for an explanation of appropriations for library books and electronic resources. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Rep. Carol Moss asked for an explanation of appropriations for Title I Schools and Improvement of Paraeducators Program. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Rep. Briscoe asked for an explanation of 6B - Repeal Statutory Provisions for Discontinued or Reallocated Programs and 6D - At-Risk Students WPU Ad-on. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Sen. Milner expressed thanks to the chairs for working hard to increase at-risk funding flexibility for each districts. |
| Sen. Riebe asked about decreases in funding appropriation for school nurses. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Rep. Thurston commented that school districts are owning their funding decisions and there has not been cuts to school nurses. |
| F. Non-State Fund Changes |
| MOTION:Motion 7: Rep. Johnson moved to approve a $661,000 increase to cover the board approved salary range adjustments and a rent increase for the School and Institutional Trust Fund Office from the School and Institutional Trust Fund Management Account. The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-0. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| MOTION:Motion 8: Sen. Grover moved to approve the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind’s request to purchase an additional audiology van and a ¾ ton pick-up truck in FY 2025 as detailed in “Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind” brief from February 2, 2025. The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-0. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| Funding for Student Mental Health Screenings |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved to reallocate the following amounts appropriated during the 2020 and 2021 General Sessions to support student mental health screenings into a single budgetary program in the Policy, Communication, & Oversight line-item at the State Board of Education budget:From:School Mental Health Amendments (HB0323) from the 2020 General Session Amount - $550,000 (Funding Item - https://cobi.utah.gov/2020/8/issues/14643)Suicide Prevention Grant to Schools from the 2021 General Session Amount - $500,000 (Funding Item - https://cobi.utah.gov/2021/8/issues/17723)To:Line Item: State Board of Education - Policy, Communication, & OversiteProgram: Student Mental Health Screenings Amount - 1,000,000The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-0. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| MOTION:Rep. Eliason moved the following intent language be included in final public education budget bill for the Minimum School Program - Related to Basic School Program - Student Health and Counseling Support Program:The Legislature intends that the State Board of Education use up to $85,000 one-time in nonlapsing balances in the Student Health and Counseling Support program to support student mental health screenings.The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-0. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| 3.Prioritization of Budget Requests |
| Chair Fillmore explained the Ongoing Funding Item Requests. |
| MOTION:Sen. Millner moved to adopt the chairs list as a starting point.The motion passed with a vote of 15-3-0. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. C. Moss Sen. K. Riebe |
| Rep. Briscoe asked for an explanation of the motion. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. Pierucci moved to add Teacher Development Recruitment and Retention through Leadership to the one-time funding request. |
| Chair Fillmore asked Rep. Pierucci to withdraw her motion. |
| Rep. Pierucci withdrew her motion. |
| MOTION:Rep. Briscoe moved to delete line Item seven, Utah Fits All Scholarship, $50,500,000, from the on-going list and add this amount to line item one, WPU Value Increase Discretionary Fund.The motion failed with a vote of 5-12-1. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 12 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Sen. K. Riebe | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. S. Eliason |
| Sen. Riebe commented that she supports this motion. |
| MOTION:Rep. Pierucci moved to add to the one-time list H.B. 431 - Teacher Development Recruitment and Retention through Leadership - $4.8 million, line B11 and remove $4.8 million from the Property Insurance Pool - line B2 .The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-0. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| Chair Fillmore commented that approving Rep. Pierucci's motion would mean that more funding would be allocated to the stabilization fund giving the committee three choices that he explained. Rep. Pierucci responded. |
| Sen. Riebe asked which entities supporting this bill and asked for an explanation of the program. Rep. Pierucci responded. |
| MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to increase item B9, Small/Rural District Critical Capital Loans, to $50 million and decrease line RX15, Charter School Reserve, to $4 million.The motion passed with a vote of 18-0-0. | |||
| Yeas - 18 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| MOTION:Rep. Carol Moss moved to add $20 million for Advanced Degree Scholarship Pilot Program (H.B. 287) and take funds from RX16 - Long-term Educational Achievement Program to help fund this program.The motion failed with a vote of 4-14-0. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 14 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. C. Moss Sen. K. Riebe | Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| Rep. Thurston asked for the current status of H.B. 287. Rep. Carol Moss and Rep. Pierucci responded. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to add S.B. 138, Grants for Educators for High Needs Schools - $1 million, and remove the funding from Teacher Development, Recruits and Retention so the budget is still in balance.The motion failed with a vote of 8-10-0. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 10 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Sen. K. Riebe | Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| Rep. Jefferson Moss asked for clarification of this motion. Sen. Riebe responded. |
| Rep. Jefferson Moss asked how the funding would be continued after one year. Sen. Riebe responded. |
| Rep. Pierucci asked if this funding for $1 million was provided, how many classrooms would be able to have reduced sizes. Sen. Riebe responded. |
| Rep. Eliason asked if a district can provide funding for this program with their own existing funds. Sen. Riebe responded. |
| Rep. MacPherson asked if line item - Excellent in Education and Leadership is scalable. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to remove line item - R16 - Excellent in Education and Leadership. The motion failed with a vote of 5-13-0. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays- 13 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. K. Hall Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Moss Sen. K. Riebe | Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Sen. A. Millner Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Sen. Grover moved to adjourn.The substitute motion failed with a vote of 4-14-0. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 14 | Abs- 0 | |
| Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. D. Johnson Sen. J. Stevenson | Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Rep. N. Thurston |
| Sen. Hinkins thanked the committee for the NESS funding. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Rep. Briscoe asked for clarification of the reasoning behind renaming the Teacher Salary Supplement Program and an explanation of the program. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Rep. Jefferson Moss asked why R16 - Excellent in Education and Leadership is not scalable. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to add RX13 - Teacher Supplies and Increase in the amount of $3.4 million to the one-time list.The motion failed with a vote of 13-5-0. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 5 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. A. Millner Sen. D. Owens |
| Sen. Stevenson reminded the committee that this budget year is different than other years so everything cannot be funded and some might be disappointed. |
| Rep. Pulsipher commented that it was the hope and intent of the committee that all of the one-time money would not be spent but that has happened so there is a need to come to a place where there are no more items added. |
| Sen. Milner asked Sen. Fillmore if materials and supplies are high on their list of priorities for teachers. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| Rep. Spendlove commented that at the end of the day, the budget has to balanced and this is a very different year than previous years. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION:Sen. Owens moved to adjourn.The substitute motion failed with a vote of 4-14-0. | |||
| Yeas - 4 | Nays- 14 | Abs- 0 | |
| Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. D. Hinkins Sen. A. Millner Sen. D. Owens | Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston |
| Sen. Riebe expressed frustration that the funding of some of bills that have not had the overwhelming support of this committee have received funding while others that are still going through committees have not been considered. Sen. Fillmore responded. |
| MOTION:Rep. Pierucci moved to reduce funding from line B11 by $1 millions dollars to add $1 million dollars to the Teacher Supply bill.The motion passed with a vote of 15-2-1. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Rep. K. Hall Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Owens | Sen. D. Hinkins |
| Chair Fillmore asked why the house did not put this request on their priority list. Rep. Pierucci responded. |
| Rep. Pulsipher commented that the chairs have been asked to keep within their budget and they did not know that they could take money out of Rep. Pierruci's funding requests. |
| Rep. Thurston commented there is $481 million in the stabilization fund. After pulling out all the money that has to be appropriated, the stabilization fund is left with $300 million plus. The senate has asked $200 million for one request. |
| Rep. Pierucci commented that knowing the large amount of funding that the senate has asked for, the house amount is very small and she would have hoped that there would have been more negotiations to reduce the senate amount. |
| MOTION:Rep. Thurston moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 16-2-0. | |||
| Yeas - 16 | Nays- 2 | Abs- 0 | |
| Rep. J. Briscoe Rep. S. Eliason Sen. L. Fillmore Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Sen. D. Hinkins Rep. D. Johnson Sen. A. Millner Rep. C. Moss Rep. J. Moss Sen. D. Owens Rep. C. Pierucci Rep. S. Pulsipher Rep. R. Spendlove Sen. J. Stevenson Rep. N. Thurston | Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. K. Riebe |
| Chair Fillmore ajourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m. |