Legislature(2009 - 2010)
04/07/2010 03:37 PM Joint HB300
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SUMMARY
CSHB 300(FIN)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and
loan program expenses of state government, for
certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and
providing for an effective date."
Senate CS for CSHB 300(FIN) am S
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and
loan program expenses of state government, for
certain programs, and to capitalize funds; and
providing for an effective date."
and
CSHB 302(FIN)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and
capital expenses of the state's integrated
comprehensive mental health program; and providing
for an effective date."
Senate CS for CSHB 302(FIN)
"An Act making appropriations for the operating and
capital expenses of the state's integrated
comprehensive mental health program; and providing
for an effective date."
3:37:36 PM
Representative Hawker MOVED Senator Hoffman serve as the
presiding chair of the Conference Committee on HB 300 and
HB 302.
Senator Hoffman MOVED that Chair Representative serve as
Vice-chair of the Conference Committee on HB 300 and HB
302. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Chair Hoffman noted that both the House and Senate budget
process allowed for public testimony. That portion of the
process is now concluded; the Conference Committee would
not accept further public testimony. Unless invited by the
Chair, only members of the Conference Committee may take
part in discussion or sit at the table.
3:38:43 PM
Chair Hoffman observed that the Legislative Finance
Division had been directed to prepare the "motion sheets"
for use by the Conference Committee. The motion sheets
summarize the differences between the two versions of the
bills before the Conference Committee and are located on
the Legislative Finance Division's website.
Chair Hoffman explained that the Conference Committee would
operate under Uniform Rule 42. All action requires a
majority vote from each body for adoption. A copy of
Uniform Rule 42 and related legal opinions were provided in
each member's packet. Motions require a majority of each
body.
Vice Chair Hawker MOVED that all appropriations and
language in the FY08 Operating Budget that are identical in
House and Senate versions of HB 300 and HB 302 be adopted.
There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Chair Hoffman observed that the committee would need
limited powers to reach agreements.
Chair Hoffman explained that under Limited Powers the
Conference Committee can adopt any amount between zero and
the higher of the House or Senate version of each item
subject to conference.
Vice Chair Hawker MOVED to ADOPT a letter requesting
limited powers of free conference for the items that are
not identical. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
Chair Hoffman observed that the Committee meetings would be
posted on BASIS under the 24 hour rule.
HB 300 and HB 302 were heard and HELD in Committee for
further consideration.
3:40:00 PM
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