Senator Anthony’s second statement is as follows:
You know, I thought it was Tuesday but maybe it’s Flashback Friday because I remember many of those accounts back in 2012, back in 2020, in which many of these egregious acts that were pointed out by my colleague were presented. However, individuals on this side of the aisle were not in charge. It is surprising, or maybe not so surprising, that now in the minority party we want to have conversations about transparency and reforming the system. Again, I am proud of the work that has taken place in these subcommittees, and the fact that these budgets have been crafted with stakeholders in mind—with both the public, in the public square, being able to debate these issues. So again, I encourage more conversation, not just floor speeches, to address these many issues.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 192, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Outman offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 23, after “76.0” by striking out “13,229,400” and inserting “14,241,900”, and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows: