I_SFinance_2018A 12/11/2018 10:09:17 AM Committee Summary

Senator Sonnenberg asked questions about Amendment #1 [Attachment A] to the proposed draft bill [Attachment B]. Committee discussion about the make-up of the committee under the bill ensued.

Discussion continued about the make-up of the committee.

Brita Darling, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, explained the language of the bill and how the membership of the committee would change under the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

The committee continued to discuss the amendment. Concerns were raised about losing a voice for rural schools in the membership of the committee.

Senator Gardner stated that he would support a different way of amending the bill. The committee discussed different options.

Ms. Darling commented about her intent in drafting the bill.

Senator Gardner continued to discuss options for amending the bill.

The committee discussed their positions on the amendment and the bill.

The committee discussed the importance of maintaining a bi-partisan make-up for the committee.

Discussion continued.

Representative Garnett explained his purpose in having Amendment #1 drafted. 

The committee recessed.

Discussion ensued regarding a commitment on the part of the majority members of the committee to maintain a balance.

Representative Garnett welcomed everyone and discussed the work of the committee. He talked about the reasons the committee needs to continue to meet.