State House Passes Bill To Fill Budget Gap Caused By Coronavirus Pandemic

The state House of Representatives met Monday morning to vote on two bills concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monday, April 6th 2020, 6:02 am

By: News On 6

State House Passes Bill To Fill Budget Gap Caused By Coronavirus Pandemic

The state House of Representatives met Monday morning to vote on two bills concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

The representatives did not fill the House chamber and instead practiced social distancing.

The first bill they voted on was to approve of Gov. Kevin Stitt's health emergency declaration. With a 99-1 vote, the body granted the governor expanded powers for 30 days.

The second bill was passed unanimously. It is a bill to fill part of the projected $419 million budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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News 9's Aaron Brilbeck will have more during the evening newscasts.

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