Video & Transcript Research : 'housing provider'
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MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Housing - Room 216, 3 February, 2025; 3:45 PM
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 10th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will take the following bills in the following order: House Bill 2091, House Bill 2304, House
- House is final passage of House Bill 2340.
- The House will take the following bills in the following order: House Bill 2249, House Bill 2152, House
- A lot of our affordable housing providers were showing stacks of mail that were being left undeliverable
- And for the affordable housing providers, one of them mentioned 90% of their mail was not being picked
Bills:
HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1916, HB2264, HB1078, HB1687, HB1701, HB1717, HB1795, HB1859, HB2088, HB2091, HB2107, HB2109, HB2110, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2133, HB2134, HB2140, HB2151, HB2152, HB2155, HB2165, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2228, HB2229, HB2230, HB2235, HB2238, HB2242, HB2245, HB2249, HB2253, HB2254, HB2269, HB2272, HB2283, HB2304, HB2317, HB2340, HB2343, HB2385, HB2406, HB2417, HB2426, HB2445, HB2452, HB2472, HB2492, HB2501, HB2531, HB2574, HB2606, HB2664
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 considered and passed a series of bills on topics including public employee bargaining communication, condominium and middle-housing development, building code changes for scissor stairs, substance use disorder monitoring for nursing assistants, pet insurance continuity, liquor licensing flexibility, voter registration challenges, concealed pistol license records exemptions, social housing public development authorities, services for people with developmental disabilities, rent increase notices, and unlawful detainer notices. Members repeatedly described the housing bills as efforts to increase supply, improve affordability, and fix prior statutory problems, while the health-related bills were framed as improving patient comfort, provider flexibility, or workforce consistency. Several measures were advanced without amendment, while others were substituted with committee recommendations before final passage.
The most debated item was Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1916 on voter registration challenges. Supporters said it would curb mass or frivolous challenges, protect voters, and give election officials clearer standards and more accountability. Opponents argued it would make legitimate voter challenges harder, reduce citizen oversight of voter rolls, and weaken election integrity. Multiple amendments were offered to reduce penalties from felony to gross misdemeanor, allow electronic challenges, remove county-residency limits, and strike sections of the bill; most were rejected, though one amendment removing the same-county requirement was adopted. The bill ultimately passed after a divided vote.
Other notable debate included House Bill 2152, which would allow terminally ill patients in hospitals and similar facilities to use medical cannabis; supporters emphasized dignity and comfort at end of life, while one opponent worried about added burdens on rural hospitals. House Bill 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions tied to concealed pistol license records and a permit-to-purchase framework, passed with strong support. House Bill 1687 on social housing public development authorities passed after an amendment restored city council involvement in housing cooperation decisions, while House Bill 2249, relating to Washington Technical employees and civil service treatment, passed with a larger number of nays. The House then placed additional bills on second reading and adjourned until the next legislative day.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will take the following bills in the following order: House Bill 1155, House Bill 1002, and House
- We will take the following bills in the following order: House Bill 2110, House Bill 2272, House Bill
- House Bill 2109, House Bill 2492, and House Bill 2472, hearing no objections, so ordered.
- House Bill 2109.
- House Bill 2492 is declared passed. House Bill 2472.
Bills:
HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1916, HB2264, HB1078, HB1687, HB1701, HB1717, HB1795, HB1859, HB2088, HB2091, HB2107, HB2109, HB2110, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2133, HB2134, HB2140, HB2151, HB2152, HB2155, HB2165, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2228, HB2229, HB2230, HB2235, HB2238, HB2242, HB2245, HB2249, HB2253, HB2254, HB2269, HB2272, HB2283, HB2304, HB2317, HB2340, HB2343, HB2385, HB2406, HB2417, HB2426, HB2445, HB2452, HB2472, HB2492, HB2501, HB2531, HB2574, HB2606, HB2664
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 convened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s minutes, and heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members also announced caucus breaks and a reminder that Seahawks apparel would be permitted on the floor the next day. The chamber then moved through second- and third-reading business on a series of bills, with several committee substitutes and amendments adopted by voice vote before final passage votes were taken by roll call.
House Bill 1155, dealing with non-compete agreements, drew the most debate. Supporters said it would ban non-competes, improve worker mobility, and promote entrepreneurship; opponents raised concerns about contract freedom and, in one failed amendment, sought to exempt high earners and senior executives. Other adopted amendments clarified tribal worker relationships, defined patients in place of customers, and required notice that existing non-competes would be void. The bill ultimately passed 65-29. House Bill 1002, concerning PTSD eligibility for coroners and medical examiners, failed an amendment that would have limited costs to the relevant risk class, then passed 70-24 after supporters argued the measure would help a small group of workers exposed to traumatic scenes. House Bill 2264, on unemployment benefits for workers who voluntarily participate in layoffs, passed unanimously 94-0.
The House also passed House Bill 2110, allowing nurses to accompany inter-facility ambulance transports without EMT licensure, after an amendment requiring training on ambulance equipment; House Bill 2272, a technical update to ski equipment terminology; House Bill 2238, creating a statewide food security strategy and narrowing agency scope through amendment; House Bill 2445, aimed at stopping profiteering in probate cases involving unclaimed estates; House Bill 2109, allowing covered transport of certain vehicle loads to reduce roadway debris; House Bill 2492, requiring behavioral and mental health training for construction and trades workers despite objections about added costs; House Bill 2472, strengthening licensing enforcement for fire sprinkler work; House Bill 288, joining the dietician licensure compact; and House Bill 2229, updating the Professional Engineers Registration Act and requiring board members to have practiced in Washington for at least five years. Final votes on these bills ranged from near-unanimous to more divided, with each receiving the constitutional majority needed to pass.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 10th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will take the following bills in the following order: House Bill 1155, House Bill 1002, and House
- We will take the following bills in the following order: House Bill 2110, House Bill 2272, House Bill
- House Bill 2109, House Bill 2492, and House Bill 2472, hearing no objections, so ordered.
- House Bill 2109.
- House Bill 2492 is declared passed. House Bill 2472.
Bills:
HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1916, HB2264, HB1078, HB1687, HB1701, HB1717, HB1795, HB1859, HB2088, HB2091, HB2107, HB2109, HB2110, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2133, HB2134, HB2140, HB2151, HB2152, HB2155, HB2165, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2228, HB2229, HB2230, HB2235, HB2238, HB2242, HB2245, HB2249, HB2253, HB2254, HB2269, HB2272, HB2283, HB2304, HB2317, HB2340, HB2343, HB2385, HB2406, HB2417, HB2426, HB2445, HB2452, HB2472, HB2492, HB2501, HB2531, HB2574, HB2606, HB2664
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 convened, established a quorum, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a prayer. Members approved the prior day’s minutes, referred introduction-sheet bills, and later took up several second- and third-reading bills. Early in the day, the chamber also announced that members could wear Seahawks apparel during floor action the next day.
The House passed House Bill 1155, which bans non-compete agreements, after adopting amendments clarifying tribal worker relationships, replacing references to “customer” with “patient” in certain contexts, and requiring notice to current and some former employees that non-competes are void. An amendment to exempt senior executives earning over $350,000 was rejected. The bill passed 65-29. The House also passed House Bill 1002, allowing certain coroners and medical examiners to seek workers’ compensation for PTSD; an amendment to isolate costs to their own risk class was rejected, and the bill passed 70-24. House Bill 2264, clarifying unemployment insurance eligibility for workers who voluntarily participate in layoffs, passed unanimously 94-0.
Later measures included House Bill 2110, allowing nurses to accompany inter-facility ambulance transports without also holding EMT licenses, which passed 94-0 after an amendment clarifying training; House Bill 2272, a technical update to ski equipment terminology, which passed 94-0; House Bill 2238, creating a statewide food security strategy, which passed 83-12 after a technical amendment narrowing agency scope; and House Bill 2445, aimed at preventing profiteering in probate estates, which passed 67-28 after a technical amendment. The House also passed House Bill 2109 on securing vehicle loads (95-0), House Bill 2492 requiring behavioral and mental health training for construction workers and apprentices (79-16), House Bill 2472 on licensed contractors for fire sprinkler work (92-3), House Bill 288 joining the dietician licensure compact (93-1), and House Bill 2229 updating the Professional Engineers Registration Act and requiring five years of Washington practice for board members after an amendment (68-26).
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:55 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will be in order.
- With the consent of the House, the following resolutions are adopted: House Resolution 4678, honoring
- House Resolution 4683, recognizing the Girl Scouts, and House Resolution 4684, recognizing the strong
- The House will be at ease. Subject to the call of the Speaker, the House is now at ease.
- The House will be at ease. Subject to the call of the Speaker, the House is now at ease.
Bills:
HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1002, HB1065, HB1155, HB1916, HB2264, HB1078, HB1687, HB1701, HB1717, HB1795, HB1859, HB2088, HB2091, HB2107, HB2109, HB2110, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2133, HB2134, HB2140, HB2151, HB2152, HB2155, HB2165, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2228, HB2229, HB2230, HB2235, HB2238, HB2242, HB2245, HB2249, HB2253, HB2254, HB2269, HB2272, HB2283, HB2304, HB2317, HB2340, HB2343, HB2385, HB2406, HB2417, HB2426, HB2445, HB2452, HB2472, HB2492, HB2501, HB2531, HB2574, HB2606, HB2664
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
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 06:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2624, the Secretary will read.
- House Bill 2104, the Secretary will read.
- Substitute House Bill 2334, the Secretary will read.
- House Bill 2436, Secretary will read. House Bill 2436, Secretary will read. Two bills to go.
- Engrossed House Bill 2575, the Secretary will read.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 01:45 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Substitute House Bill 2475, the Secretary will read: An act relating to providing language-accessible
- Substitute House Bill 2452.
- House Bill 2431.
- Second Substitute House Bill 2105, the Secretary will read. Second Substitute House Bill 2105.
- I move that House bill 212.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- March 5th and gross substitute House Bill 2711.
- President, the House has passed substitute House Bill 2689. Melissa Palmer, Deputy Chief Clerk.
- Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2451.
- Substitute House Bill 2339, the Secretary will read. Thank you. Substitute House Bill 2339.
- House Bill 2664 on third reading and final passage.
Bills:
SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675
Keywords:
tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona Department of Housing.
- transitional housing.
- transitional housing.
- Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2805 provides a... Please explain the bill.
- Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2805 provides a secure online portal for qualified electors to sign
Keywords:
Arizona political parties, precinct committeeman, precinct committeemen, proxy voting, party bylaws, county committee, state committee, qualified elector, election administration, political party rules, precinct representation, adjoining precinct, county party meeting, proxy attestation, notary public, witnesses, transitional housing, military veterans, grant program, housing services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, the House calls up.
- House Bill 1942 is left pending.
- before you choose that provider, if that makes sense.
- It's a pleasure for me to lay out House Bill 1818 today.
- This is addressed in House Bill 2067.
Keywords:
HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We are here on House Bill 2067.
- We are in favor of House Bill...
- The bill is that the providers may not be able to provide all the services.
- and provider protection.
- If you're going to provide prescription drugs, you are providing an essential health benefit.
Keywords:
HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters.
- housing, all called together step housing, in certain zones.
- It allows cities and counties to enter into contracts with step housing providers under certain guidelines
- sure that all cities do participate and provide their fair share of adequate housing and emergency housing
- It continues a partnership between cities and providers who are helping to provide shelter and housing
Bills:
HB2664
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Compounding the issue, the vast majority of the certified mail notices are returned to housing providers
- Compounding the issue, the vast majority of the certified mail notices are returned to housing providers
- Appreciate all the work, and again, the current requirements aren't working for housing providers or
- 6,000 small housing providers across the state.
- The removal of certified mail requirements will lower overall costs of providing housing, increase the
Bills:
HB2664
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
Summary:
The housing committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2664, with Vice Chair Natasha Hill presiding in place of Chair Peterson. Staff explained that the bill would remove the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer notices and related notices, instead allowing service by regular mail from within the state, and would change the mailing rules for notices when the tenant is not on the premises. Representative April Connors, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to clean up notice provisions affected by last session’s changes and ensure renters actually receive notices without having to pick up certified mail at the post office. One member asked whether lease renewals were included; Connors said they were not and indicated she would discuss that issue with other sponsors.
Testimony was unanimously in support. Housing providers, property managers, landlord associations, and business groups said certified mail has created significant administrative burden, added costs, and often results in notices being returned undelivered. Several witnesses said regular mail would be more practical and more likely to reach tenants, while also reducing costs that can be passed on to owners and renters. Some also argued the current process can be inconvenient or intrusive for tenants, especially those who cannot easily get to a post office or who prefer not to have notices posted on their doors.
No one testified in opposition. Committee members asked few questions, and no votes or amendments were taken during the hearing. The chair closed the public hearing after the final testimony and a brief congratulatory comment to Vice Chair Hill for chairing the committee.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So I just think we need to keep our minds open to how we will allow landlords to provide housing opportunities
- for folks that have unusual... ...landlords to provide housing opportunities for folks that have unusual
- So under this language, a housing provider whose unit sat vacant for two weeks while an applicant disappeared
- And then on the renter side, if housing providers can't recover their costs, why are they holding their
- Because, you know, housing providers can use damage and service instead, but not everybody qualifies
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies May 19th, 2026
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- housing for the middle class, investments in workforce housing, rehabilitating public housing.”
- Movable tiny houses can provide attainable starter housing that allows graduates, young professionals
- “I support movable tiny houses.
- But this bill has gone through the Housing Committee, and this bill is in Ways and Means on the House
- creation, and to provide communities with additional tools to address local housing needs.
Bills:
H5386
Keywords:
economic development, innovation, investment, housing, small business, global trade, infrastructure, 1212, all
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:35 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- So I was hoping you might be able to provide some clarification on the reason that was not funded.
- So, I was wondering if you might be able to provide some explanation as to why that was not granted.
- Investment Dream Act that'll be created looks like in House Bill 4071.
- House Bill 4072, the $200 million that's being transferred from... Revenue stabilization?
- One more follow up, please, thank You would you be open then to my providing a mandatory language to
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- about it in Generality, because the bill hasn't been drafted, but in the budget agreement between the House
- Additionally, you saw the child care teacher recruitment programs reflected in House Bill 2778.
- On the next one, I know that there has been talk of being able to provide funding to organizations that
- That's a bill that has come off the senate floor and it's now over in the house for them to take up.
- I'm not sure I'm qualified to provide the science of biosolids.
Bills:
SB1177
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Mar 17th, 2026
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
Transcript Highlights:
- Indeed, it was invented as part of the New Deal by the government to provide long-term housing stability
- Because of that goal, many of the housing providers that I helped create their portfolios, they’re not
- The truth is far different in reality: more than 60% of housing providers in Massachusetts are small
- Policies like this disproportionately affect those smaller housing providers.
- Policies like this disproportionately affect those smaller housing providers.
Bills:
H5008
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we have just one bill before us: House File 2437, the omnibus tax bill.
- House File 2437, the omnibus tax bill. Um, and we intend to move this on to the general register.
- So, I'll make the motion that House File 2437 be recommended for placement on the general register.
- All those in uh I renew my motion<00:08:41.039><c> that</c><00:08:41.279><c> House</c><00:08:41.519><
- File 2437 as amended motion that House File 2437 as amended be<00:08:44.159><c> recommended</c><00:08
Bills:
HF2437
Keywords:
tax credits, tax increments, housing development, local government, economic aid, 1183, house
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 158 will be left pending at this time. The chair lays out House Bill 3509.
- and issues tax-exempt bonds to fund its housing. ...housing initiatives.
- to provide tenant readiness and housing assistance to qualifying households.
- What HB 714 does is provide funding to incentivize landlords so they can use the housing voucher or help
- This pilot project would provide additional support for housing searches and move-in costs, creating
Bills:
HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing