Amend Amendment No. 8 by Farias to CSHB 1 (page 11 of the prefiled amendment packet) by striking the text of the amendment and substituting the following:

(1)  In Article I of the bill (page I-83), in the appropriations to the Veterans Commission, reduce the appropriations to the Veterans Commission for Strategy C.1.1, Hazlewood Reimbursements, by the amount of $15,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2016, and by the amount of $15,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2017.

(2)  In Article I of the bill, strike Rider No. 13 (page I-86) following the appropriations to the Veterans Commission and renumber subsequent riders as appropriate.

(3)  In Article III of the bill (page III-59), in the appropriations to the Permanent Fund Supporting Military and Veterans Exemptions, increase the appropriations for Strategy A.1.1, Distribute to Eligible Institutions, by the amount of $15,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2016, and by the amount of $15,000,000 for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2017.

(4)  Adjust totals and methods of financing accordingly.