The Senate Committee on Government Operations convened on February 21, 2025, to discuss and vote on key legislative matters. The primary focus of the meeting was the bill requiring voluntary certification of doulas through the Secretary of State's office.

The meeting commenced with a call for any further discussion regarding the bill. After confirming no additional comments, the committee proceeded directly to a vote. The voting process was initiated by the clerk, who called each senator's name for their response.

Senator Clarkson, Senator Hearn, and Senator Bajkowski all voted in favor of the bill, contributing to a total of five affirmative votes recorded. The committee chair confirmed the outcome, indicating a successful passage of the bill.

In summary, the meeting effectively addressed the certification of doulas, culminating in a unanimous vote supporting the legislation. Further steps regarding the implementation of this certification process will likely follow in subsequent sessions.