House Republicans offer amendments to COVID-19 relief legislation (HB 1368) | Feb. 1, 2021

On February 1, the House debated COVID-19 relief legislation – House Bill 1368. House Republicans offered six amendments, but only one was accepted by the majority party. The five rejected amendments would have taken bold steps to safely reopening schools, assist students who have fallen behind, provide rental and utility assistance, ease financial burdens on working families, help child care providers, and support small businesses. The majority party opted for a smaller and more limited approach.