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• She was a ranking member of the 11th District Republican Party until she was district out to Shannon's
• district, but she remained an 11th District constituent in spirit, and she will be missed.
• He was a Democratic state rep for the 41st District, Rich Collins' current district. in the Lions Club
• He was a Democratic State rep for the 41st District, Rich Collins' current district.
• For the 41st District, Rich Collins' current district, in 1970.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• And in the case of consolidated districts made up of two or more districts, only one district could levy
• </c><00:13:51.600><c> getting</c> districts that the districts are getting districts that the districts
• </c> school districts for the future. school districts for the future.
• Over 70 mandates that are squishing our schools in our district, in our districts.
• districts are saying.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Committee, the chair will entertain any discussion, debate, or a motion on that appointment. Mr.
• Committee Chair will entertain discussion or debate or a motion on that appointment. Mr. Chairman.
• The chair will entertain any discussion on the motion.
• gubernatorial reappointment of Gregory Donica to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, the chair will entertain
• I would entertain a motion. Mr. Vice Chair. Senator Foreman. Or motion. Yeah, go ahead.

Summary: Senate Commerce first took up three gubernatorial appointments and sent all three to the Senate floor with recommendations for confirmation: Salvador Cruz as director of the Department of Finance, Nora Carpenter to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and Gregory Donica to the same board. Each motion passed without opposition. The committee then received an annual update from Pat Kelly, executive director of Your Health Idaho. He reported record enrollment activity, including more than 139,000 selections in open enrollment 2025 and over 144,000 in open enrollment 2026, with most enrollees receiving tax credits and many working with agents or brokers. Kelly said the exchange remains financially self-sustaining, has low operating costs, and achieved strong customer satisfaction scores. Members asked about rising premiums, the shift toward bronze plans, and enrollment timing; Kelly and later Insurance Director Dean Cameron said Idaho premiums remain among the lowest nationally, helped by the 1332 reinsurance waiver, though affordability concerns are increasing. The committee also reviewed and approved one Department of Commerce pending rule docket and several Department of Insurance rule dockets under zero-based regulation. The Commerce rulemaking was described as a non-substantive cleanup that removed obsolete language, aligned definitions, and adjusted some grant limits, including the Idaho GEM grant program. Insurance rule changes similarly focused on simplifying, clarifying, and removing duplicative statutory language across self-funded plans, long-term care insurance, small employer and individual health insurance, coordination of benefits, short-term health insurance, and managing general agents. The most notable policy-related change was the short-term health insurance docket, which was approved with an effective date upon adjournment to avoid a gap after a temporary rule expires; all dockets were approved unanimously.

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• Committee, the Chair will entertain any discussion, debate, or a motion on that appointment. Mr.
• Committee, the Chair will entertain discussion or debate or a motion on that appointment. Mr.
• The Chair will entertain any discussion on the motion.
• Committee, the Chair will entertain any discussion or debate on that reappointment. Mr. Chairman.
• I would entertain a motion. Mr. Vice Chair. Senator Foreman. Or motion. Yeah, go ahead.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Human Resources

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, I would entertain... state voted on. Now I would entertain, I listen to you.
• I would entertain an amendment from you on that original language that clarifies or adds the additional
• So I would entertain something to use that original language to add that clarifying language to include
• come... spirit of camaraderie and trying to come to some level of consensus, um I would definitely entertain

Bills: HB265 , HB146 , SB254 , HB202 , HB3 , HB42 , SB18

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, bail reform, cash deposit

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• and then four in the metro district.
• and then four in the um per district and then four in the metro<00:27:05.039><c> district.
• So that's a total of 18 metro district.
• on in in my district on the road<01:24:33.840><c> projects.
• That comes through my community in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, my district.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I represent the 60th District, which is right here in Jefferson City. Thank you, Mr.
• And after that, I'll entertain some questions. All right."
• Mike Hossel, I represent District 108.
• In my district, we had a school shooting. The family knew he was in stress.
• So I, this comes from like the district Thank you. Classmates.

Committee: House Crime and Public Safety

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I agree with you about the situation that we had in my district.
• So we're trying to work with the District Attorneys as well to reach a resolution.
• Sir, I'm Eric Castellano, Chambers County District Attorney. Is this correct? Yes, sir.
• House Bill 2666 is pending, and we will entertain the motion.
• House Bill 2666 is pending, and we will entertain the motion.

Bills: HB316 , HB353 , HB 1160 , HB1414 , HB1422 , HB1443 , HB1713 , HB1789 , HB1902 , HB2073 , HB2666 , HB2695 , HB316

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• That's where the export of entertainment, the great export of entertainment is coming from.
• media production development zone, which was designated in our Southside Tax Increment Financing District
• Globally, the media and entertainment industry generates about $1.5 billion a year.

Bills: SB22 , SB 22

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, youth camp, summer camp, camp safety, emergency operations plan, emergency preparedness, evacuation drill, camp staff training, volunteer training, camper safety, lost camper, natural disaster, fire safety, mass casualty

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• and Senator Creighton, you are so good on education and, you know, give the money to the school districts
• So I think what we should do here, and I appreciate Senator, you and your office entertaining some comments
• So I would love to entertain your thoughts. Like, well, let's do this and let's do that.
• So I would love to entertain your thoughts on that because what you just said in the last two years compared

Bills: SB483 , SB522 , SB783 , SB1239 , SB1254 , SB1255 , SB1259 , SB1341 , SB1664 , SB1762 , SB1856 , SB1877 , SB1977

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness

Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and first took up pending business, voting out several bills. Senate Bills 1697, 1569, 1202 as substituted, 1029, 1364, 1185, 924, 1008 as substituted, 264, 1376, and 1358 as substituted were reported favorably, with some sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a substitute for SB 1202 and later corrected votes on several measures. SB 924 and SB 1376 drew some opposition, while the rest of the pending bills were reported without dissent or with limited nays. The committee then heard testimony on SB 1856, which would create an annual capacity-cost recovery rider for Entergy Texas customers in the MISO region. The author and Entergy argued the bill would better match rates to actual capacity costs and improve transparency, while the Texas Association of Manufacturers and the Public Utility Commission raised concerns about the short 10-day review period, rider proliferation, and the preference for full rate cases over piecemeal adjustments. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 522 on CPA reciprocity, SB 1664 requiring TDUs to provide clearer, standalone rate-change disclosures, SB 1877 expanding OPUC’s access to market data, SB 1254 and SB 1255 as TDLR cleanup bills on professional employer organizations and mold assessors, SB 1341 updating manufactured housing rules, SB 1239 on sovereign debt and Texas governing law, and SB 1259 streamlining the surveyor-in-training licensing process. Additional bills discussed included SB 1977, which would cap recoverable legal expenses in electric, water, and sewer rate cases; OPUC and some consumer advocates supported the idea as a way to reduce ratepayer costs, while utility representatives warned it could discourage participation and increase rate shock. The committee also heard SB 1762 clarifying that geothermal energy conservation wells are not battery resources, and SB 783 allowing SECO to proceed with future energy-code rulemaking for state-funded buildings. Both drew supportive testimony from industry and environmental groups. All remaining bills heard during the meeting were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Entertain a motion. >> We have a motion by Representative Robertson. &gt;&gt; I opposed.
• Entertain<00:16:15.120><c> a</c><00:16:15.360><c> motion.</c> Entertain a motion.
• Entertain a motion.

Bills: SB265 , HB593

Committee: House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: data processing centers, tax abatements, economic development, construction related taxes, energy infrastructure, small craft distilleries, wineries, alcoholic beverages, licensing, craft beverage industry, 1136, house, all

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• I'll happy to entertain questions on that piece of legislation. misuse of an individual's uh name, misuse
• <00:04:30.880><c> I'll</c><00:04:31.199><c> happy</c><00:04:31.440><c> to</c><00:04:31.600><c> entertain
• I'll happy to entertain questions?
• I'll happy to entertain questions<00:04:32.400><c> on</c><00:04:32.560><c> that</c><00:04:32.800><c>

Committee: Joint Universities and Colleges

Keywords: Universities and Colleges - Room 216, 2 February, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, I would entertain any questions on any of these boards and commissions at this time. Um, Mr.
• Um,<00:13:32.639><c> I</c><00:13:32.959><c> would</c><00:13:33.200><c> entertain</c><00:13:33.680><c>
• any</c><00:13:33.920><c> questions</c><00:13:34.320><c> on</c> Um, I would entertain any questions on
• Um, I would entertain any questions on any<00:13:34.720><c> of</c><00:13:34.800><c> these</c><00:13:

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 19 January, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I just seem like if we're going to spend half a billion dollars, we would at least just entertain a presentation
• We would at least just entertain a presentation from them, and if we haven't done that yet.
• And I don't have a problem entertaining, you know, hey, this is an alternative.
• I don't know why we would at least just entertain a conversation before we spend a bit, half a billion

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee reconvened in the afternoon and took up only Senate Bill 2015, the Department of Corrections budget. Representative Steeman explained that the budget reflected major changes from the Senate version because bed contracts with Grand Forks and Burleigh-Morton were still unresolved when the Senate acted. He described rising inmate populations, added county/regional jail payments, deferred maintenance and repair funding, planning money for a new Missouri River Correctional Center, software and equipment upgrades, victims of crime grants, and a one-time diversion/deflection center grant for Fargo funded through the Community Health Trust Fund. He also outlined funding for body cameras, tasers, and protective vests, and a Native American reentry program/report provision, along with a legislative management study on sentencing, corrections, and parole oversight. Members asked about the possibility of private or design-build alternatives for the new Missouri River Correctional Center. After discussion, the committee adopted language directing the steering committee to oversee design and construction and to explore other options. There was also discussion of the importance of maintaining North Dakota’s correctional rehabilitation culture, the cost and availability of out-of-state placements, and the current number of inmates housed in regional, county, and interstate facilities. The committee adopted the amendment to engrossed Senate Bill 2015 and then approved the bill as amended on a 21-0 vote, with two members absent and not voting. Representative Steeman was designated as the carrier. The chair then thanked members for their work and announced the committee would reconvene the next morning to continue with remaining bills and budget work before adjourning.

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• fungus against coconut rhinoceros beetle in mulch, and that people have been using it on Oahu in your district
• fungus against coconut rhinoceros beetle in mulch, and that people have been using it on Oahu in your district
• a public make us go out almost to a a public notice<01:12:18.400><c> to</c> notice to notice to entertain
• <01:12:22.640><c> housing</c> entertain housing entertain housing on<01:12:24.560><c> on</c><01:12:24.880
• build that for themselves, but also how state, county, and private lands, and maybe the zoning and districting

Bills: SB2885 , SB2174 , SB2925 , SB2798 , SB2320 , SB2800 , SB1230 , SB2706 , SB3233 , SB2405 , SB2350 , SB2169 , SB3320

Committee: House Agriculture & Food Systems

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• The Honorable Treeta, Assemblymember 70th District presiding, Chief Clerk Sue Crocker at the desk, Reading
• a point of personal privilege and recognize Jonathan and Rony Cleveland from Post and Beam in my district
• my colleagues, I try to take from it not just the impact that that person had in our individual districts
• governors to make sure that folks. folks gained recognition from the federal government, many in districts
• Seeing and hearing no further business, I am ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Then I would entertain any questions of the sponsor or myself.
• </c><00:31:26.559><c> any</c><00:31:26.880><c> questions</c> then uh I would entertain any questions
• then uh I would entertain any questions of<00:31:27.679><c> the</c><00:31:27.840><c> sponsor</c><00:31
• I would entertain a motion. >> Okay.
• &gt;&gt; I would entertain a motion. &gt;&gt; I would entertain a motion.

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 1337 by State Affairs Committee and act relating to irrigation districts.
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 119, by the Resources and Environment Committee, regarding water districts
• The rules are suspended, and the House will entertain consideration of House Bill 868.
• The rules are suspended, and the House will entertain consideration of House Bill 869.
• I will echo the gentleman's comments from District 14: trillions of dollars in costs around the world

Keywords: 989, all

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• The good member from the 45th District—right? Hold on.
• Remarks, the good member from the 2nd District.
• Member from the 19th District, Representative Walsh.
• The member from the 33rd District, Representative Obris. Mr.
• The member for the 19th District. Further remarks.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2636 , HB2192 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2298 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2442 , HB2523 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1634 , HB1707 , HB1906 , HB1909 , HB2196 , HB2244 , HB2339 , HB2361 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2410 , HB2468 , HB2475 , HB2521 , HB2548 , HB2619 , HB2637 , HB2720

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House first took up House Bill 2156, which would expand the Attorney General’s investigative authority, especially for organized retail crime and related economic and financial crimes. Members debated a series of amendments on training standards, background checks, warrant service, scope limits, and definitions. Some amendments were adopted, including provisions clarifying electronic service of search warrants, background-check expectations, decertification standards, and a definition of economic and financial crimes; others were rejected or ruled out of scope. The bill was then amended, advanced, and passed 54-43. The House then considered several other measures. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2219 on child care operational efficiency passed overwhelmingly after amendments addressing opioid-related safety standards in licensed child care settings. House Bill 2124, adjusting the lump-sum retirement allowance threshold, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, dealing with permanent supportive housing, traditional housing, and indoor emergency shelters, was amended to add local notice, transparency, community meeting, and siting protections, then passed 56-40. The chamber also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1784, which updates certified medical assistant supervision rules for diagnostic radiologic procedures, by 96-0. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2523, codifying the Community Reinvestment Program, passed 88-9 after amendments adding accountability and local-government provisions. House Bill 2113, clarifying supervision authority for diagnostic radiologic procedures in rural hospitals, passed 97-0. House Bill 2632, modernizing statutory terminology by replacing “alien” with “non-citizen,” passed 58-39. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2476, expanding theater seating rules for venues serving alcohol, passed 81-50. The House then began House Bill 2320 on regulating firearms manufacturing involving 3D printing and CNC milling; several narrowing amendments were rejected, a striking amendment was adopted, and debate continued with supporters citing ghost-gun risks and opponents raising constitutional concerns.

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• Seeing the good member from the 9th District, nope, not seeing the good member from the 9th District,
• I want to talk about a bridge between the 31st District and the 5th District.
• Highway 522 is not even in my district. I'm in the 39th District.
• The good member from the 9th District, Representative Dye. Thank you, Mr. from the 9th District.
• It's a port district that happens to be in my legislative district, the Port of Ponderay.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2636 , HB2192 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2298 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2442 , HB2523 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1634 , HB1707 , HB1906 , HB1909 , HB2196 , HB2244 , HB2339 , HB2361 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2410 , HB2468 , HB2475 , HB2521 , HB2548 , HB2619 , HB2637 , HB2720

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House received a Senate message announcing passage of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5156, then moved to second reading and final passage on several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2244, which adopts recommendations from the Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee/Sunshine Committee to clean up public records exemption statutes, was advanced and passed 70-26 after Representative Mena urged support and Representative Walsh expressed mixed concerns about exemptions from the Public Records Act and voted no. The House then considered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2196, a bill expanding coverage for treatment related to PANS/PANDAS. Members described the bill as helping families access expensive care such as IVIG, while opponents raised concerns about premium costs and the scope of coverage. Amendment 1883 narrowed the bill to large-group coverage and was adopted 54-36; Amendment 1943, which would have included PEBB and SEBB state insurance plans, failed. The bill then passed 83-13. The House also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2251, which reorganizes Climate Commitment Act account uses and related allocations, after rejecting a proposal to direct more money to transportation and forest landowner compensation; the bill passed 56-41. Additional measures passed with broad support. Substitute House Bill 2339, a technical update to nursing regulation and Board of Nursing rulemaking authority, passed 94-3. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2274, modifying the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act to address misleading email solicitations while limiting penalties for good-faith actors, passed 86-11 after a striker amendment was adopted. Engrossed House Bill 2179, narrowed by amendment to a single port district, passed 96-1 to address retirement contribution issues for port workers. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2637, updating protections for personal information entrusted to agencies, passed 52-45 after an amendment clarifying disclosure language was adopted; supporters said it improves data protection, while opponents warned of added bureaucracy and reduced local control.