evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4247 before the committee: HB 4247 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4247, as proposed substitute (H-1).