The Budget Conference Committee, nearing the completion of its work, spent most of this week in a stand-by mode as the ongoing budget drama was played out more prominently in other venues. Meeting during the holiday weekend, the committee closed out the remaining education items. This resolution was defeated, and the daily sessions are expected to continue. The bill also contains some reforms of the state school facilities program, but does not address the issues of developer fees or the local bond vote threshold. While the amended bill was not formally before the members for a vote, many members spoke on the matter, with Republicans generally arguing that significant cost containment provisions must be included in any bond package, and Democrats generally arguing that these are included in Senate Bill 50.
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