The HB 1130 Conference Committee convened on April 29, 2025, to discuss amendments to House Bill 1130. The meeting began with a roll call confirming a quorum, followed by a review of the amendments proposed by the Senate.

Chairman Richter initiated the session, and Representative Jonas moved to accept the Senate amendments. This motion was seconded, prompting a discussion led by Representative Heyer, who expressed concerns regarding the language on page 11, line 14, specifically the term "capital debt repayment." Heyer suggested that the language be revised to "bonded indebtedness" for clarity, fearing potential confusion among schools regarding the terminology.

The committee deliberated on the implications of changing the language, with Heyer emphasizing the importance of clear communication to avoid jeopardizing school funding. After further discussion, the committee agreed to rescind the initial motion to accept the Senate amendments in favor of a new proposal to amend the language as suggested by Heyer.

A motion was made to remove the words "and capital debt" from the relevant section of the bill. This amendment received a second and was put to a vote. The committee members voted in favor of the amendment, resulting in the revised language reading "bonded indebtedness repayment obligations."

Following the successful amendment, Chairman Richter moved to replace the current version of the bill with the newly amended version. This motion was also seconded and subsequently approved by a unanimous vote.

With the new version of House Bill 1130 established, the committee concluded its discussions, designating the chairs as carriers for the bill moving forward. The meeting adjourned with the committee satisfied with the amendments made and the clarity achieved regarding the language in the bill.