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status on both assignments. While currently serving on the Transportation, Commerce, & Workforce committee, she fought to bring additional dollars to fix roads and bridges through a gas tax, which should fund needed infrastructure repairs. The state increased investment in public transit dollars, along with an increase in the earned income tax credit. There have been ongoing efforts in the budget to undermine local labor standards for construction projects. Senator Antonio voted in the affirmative to approve the budget, which is a 2 year $690 billion budget, when it left the state senate. She described some highlights of the budget, such as funding for health and human services, water quality initiatives, and affordable housing efforts. Lastly, she indicated that the state expects to have a capital budget next year, so she asked Council to keep in mind community artprojects in the future. Councilmembers questioned the Senator about extra revenue the state has been incurring from income and auto sales tax, along with updates on HB 6, which is a state proposal to bailout First Energy's nuclear power plants that several Councilmembers found problematic. Senator Antonio indicated that there are energy efficiency and technology requirements that can be inserted into the bill, however the legislature is considering bailing out the plants without consideration for those requirements. Several members thanked the Senator for being accessible and assisting with securing funding for various initiatives. President O'Leary made a motion, seconded by Vice President Anderson, to receive and file his introductory communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. President O'Leary made a motion, seconded by Vice President Anderson, to receive and file Senator Antonio's report. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 9. Communication from Councilmember Rader regarding tree legislation. (pg. 29) Councilman Rader made a motion, seconded by President O'Leary, to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 10. ORDINANCE 23-19 -AN ORDINANCE enacting Chapter 161, Tree Education Advisory Board, of the Lakewood Codified Ordinances to establish a permanent Tree Education Advisory Board for the purpose of collaborating with City officials regarding the City's urban tree policies and practices,promoting the City's tree programs and educating residents regarding responsible tree stewardship and the benefits of tree planting on private property. (pg. 30)