Senate substitutes and 'circles' redistricting map bill; caucus consultations follow

Senator Sandel moved to delete the title and body of Senate Bill 2006 and replace it with a second substitute, explaining the changes as a bipartisan compromise and claiming improvements to the map.

After the sponsor’s explanation, members asked for time to caucus and review the substitute language. Senator Escamilla requested a short caucus to discuss new information received. The President placed the substitute before the body, the motion to substitute passed, and then senators voted to circle the bill — a procedural step to set the item aside and allow further review by members.

Senator Bramble, participating remotely, asked to be recorded as an aye on several prior bills; the body granted his request. The Senate then recessed (the transcript uses the term 'saunter') for a short period.

The transcript records substitution and circling actions but does not show a final floor vote on the merits of the map; the item remained under further consideration at recess.