The committee unanimously passed a motion to delete the provision that would authorize the JFC co-chairs approve the governor's plans for federal stimulus projects. Instead the co-chairs will convene the full committee to modify or approve the plans.

The JFC has 14 days after a plan is submitted by the governor to approve or modify the plan.

An amendment was added by Rep. Vos to require 48 hours between when the LFB analysis of the plan is available on its Web site and the JFC meeting to vote on it. Vos said more time was needed to allow the public to be informed on the plans. Vos's amendment also passed unanimously.

Also, the motion amended the language for the regulation of mortgage brokers to not include the Deparment of Veterans Affairs when administering the veterans housing loan program.

-- By Greg Bump