Committee adopts substitute and advances House Committee substitute for HB 3,256, 5-1

During an executive session called by the committee chair, members considered House Bill 3,256. The chair moved adoption of a committee substitute (ending in 0.04 C), which the committee adopted, and then moved that the committee report the House Committee substitute for HB 3,256 as 'due pass.'

A committee member voiced concern about criminal provisions in the bill and said those provisions were unusual compared with other states; that member and others noted objections raised by business groups such as the Chamber of Commerce. The opposed member recorded a 'no' during the roll call; the chair announced the result as five yes votes and one no, and the committee recorded a recommendation that the House Committee substitute for HB 3,256 be reported with a 'due pass' recommendation.

The committee did not record additional floor amendments during the executive session; the sponsor of the substitute was invited earlier to summarize changes to retail definitions and carve-outs before the executive motion. The motion and result will be reflected in the committee's report to the broader chamber.