Committee reports several bills with due pass; 2-1-1 hotline, longevity pay among items approved

Lawmakers in committee Tuesday moved a package of bills forward with due passes and largely unanimous tallies.

Senate Bill 1290: Presented by Representative Norwood, the bill is intended to strengthen and coordinate the 2-1-1 hotline system, address gaps in access and improve emergency responsiveness and funding. The committee reported the bill out with a due pass; the clerk announced a tally of 29 ayes and 0 nays.

Senate Bill 169: Presented by Representative Kane, the bill would increase longevity pay awarded to state employees by 50% for designated years of service beginning in fiscal year 2027. The committee reported the bill out with a due pass (vote recorded 29 ayes, 0 nays).

Senate Bill 1991: Described by the sponsor as an OMEA camp-cleanup technical measure that consolidates existing revenues under a common umbrella, the bill was presented by Chairman Caldwell. Representative Fugate asked whether the measure changed revenue sources or spending purposes and was told it is intended as cleanup; the committee reported the bill out with a due pass (29 ayes, 0 nays).

Senate Bill 2060: The committee laid SB2060 over until tomorrow and adjourned.

All vote tallies above reflect the clerk's recorded tallies in committee. Detailed bill text and appropriations (where applicable) will be reviewed in later steps of the legislative process.