Committee debates $12,992 for America250 "I Voted" stickers; roll call ends in 3–3 tie

Chair opened discussion on Representative Sonia Galaviz’s proposal to fund a special America250 "I Voted" sticker. Representative Galaviz said the request would cover design and printing for counties so they would not bear the cost, and she asked the committee to pay the full $12,992 to allow distribution in time for elections.

Senator Adams moved that the committee approve the sticker funding for a total cost of $12,992; Senator Guthrie seconded. Treasurer Ellsworth and others noted the committee had approximately $66,000 remaining in commemorative funds if current obligations were expended. Representative Bruce questioned whether the council should pay for printing that counties normally cover and asked whether other needs might arise that require the remaining funds.

Senator Guthrie spoke in favor, saying voting is foundational and the sticker was a modest expense; Representative Bruce and Treasurer Ellsworth cautioned to ensure funds were reserved for higher-priority expenses. After discussion the chair called a voice vote and announced, "Motion carries."

Committee members then conducted a roll call to clarify the outcome. The roll call recorded votes as follows: Senator Adams (Aye); Representative Mitchell (Nay); Senator Guthrie (Aye); Representative Bruce (No); Treasurer Ellsworth (No); Director Gallimore (Aye), producing a 3–3 tie. The transcript does not record any subsequent definitive action to resolve the tie or to document a formal approval following the roll call; members discussed providing a detailed cost breakdown at the next meeting and reconsidering the request with clearer separation of design and printing costs.

Because the final formal outcome is not recorded in the transcript, the committee’s decision on the $12,992 sticker funding remains unresolved in this record. The proposal may be revisited at a later meeting once the sponsor provides the requested cost breakdown and staff confirms available balances.