to report HB 4577, as amended, as substitute (H-3).
Representative Kelly moved to report HB 4577, as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 17-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4578 before the committee: HB 4578 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to make appropriations for the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. At 11:58 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 4578. Perry Zielak and Noel Benson, both representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4578. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Markkanen joined to answer questions from committee members.