Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:28:29.919><c> The</c><00:28:30.159><c> primary</c><00:28:30.640><c> is</c> lesser than the primary
• The primary is lesser than the primary.
• </c> it's subservient to the primary it's subservient to the primary residence,<00:33:12.640><c> which
• </c> to be subservient to the primary to be subservient to the primary residence,<00:34:42.639><c> right
• Seeing none, I'm going to close the Seeing none, I'm going to close the public<02:24:30.479><c> hearing

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for your close attention to this bill, and I ask again that you report it out favorably.
• individual or $60,000 as a married couple, and that have assets of $75,000 or less, not including a primary
• one of the exciting things about the concept is making it a local option, means-tested, and tied to primary
• we do it at a local option have have make it means tested provide it so that we know they're the primary
• Several factors contribute to the rising property tax, but the primary cause is the increase in the assessed

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Revenue

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on bills related to senior and disability property tax relief, with a focus on helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes. Testimony supported H. 3968, which would make certain senior and disability property tax exemptions permanent so eligible residents would not have to refile annually, and H. 3198, which would expand the senior circuit breaker tax credit by indexing income and credit limits to cost of living and raising the home valuation cap from $1.1 million to $1.5 million. Representative Scanlan also testified in favor of several additional bills, including a local option motor vehicle excise tax exemption for low-income seniors and veterans, a local property tax cap for low-income seniors, an expanded senior property tax exemption, and a senior property tax deferral program designed to be revenue neutral over time. Witnesses from the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, and the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers generally supported local-option property tax relief measures and said they would help seniors age in place while giving municipalities flexibility. Committee members raised concerns about possible abuse or fraud if exemptions became permanent, and about how assessors would verify continued eligibility without annual reapplication. Supporters responded that eligibility could still be tied to real estate transactions and other documentation, and that the current annual filing requirement causes many eligible seniors to miss out on benefits. Mass Senior Action Council members testified that many seniors are struggling with rising property taxes, insurance, and other costs, and urged broader reforms such as freezing assessed values, improving outreach, strengthening the work-off program, and allowing more flexible payment or deferral options. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded after testimony and questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• There's also assisted living facilities and nursing homes, where the primary Keeping some transportation
• There's also assisted living facilities and nursing homes, where the primary focus is on providing personal
• Our primary concern is the impact the bill would have on current and future tribal housing authorities
• Our primary concern is the impact the bill would have on current and future tribal housing authorities
• With that, we will close the public hearing on 25-20.

Bills: HB1542 , HB2527

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints

Transcript Highlights:

• NO FURTHER PUBLIC TESTIMONY, WE ARE IN DEBATE. 45 SEEING NO DEBATE, ON YOUR BILL. 46 Having waived close
• Seeing no debate, Representative, you are recognized to close.
• Having waived close, please call the roll call on HB 237 and announce the vote.
• &nbsp; 82 SEEING NO DEBATE, REPRESENTATIVE YOU ARE&nbsp; RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE HAVING WAIVES CLOSE,&nbsp
• Thank you for your comments, and Representative Cheney to waive close on her bill.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• Those costs are passed on to consumers or stores close.
• We were very close to an agreement. I believe we've reached an agreement.
• The primary reason this crime is so widespread is persistent.
• Guns pulled on me soon as the buyer closed the door. He hit me and just kept hitting me.
• . the chance to testify in person to submit written comments, which we will look at closely.

Bills: HB1591 , HB2209 , HB2403 , HB2526

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety, 904

Transcript Highlights:

• Indoor plants tend to be smaller and are spaced more closely together.
• Indoor plants tend to be smaller and are space more closely together.
• And we’ve had a lot of engagement that just recently closed that’s in there.
• And we've had a lot of engagement that just recently closed that's in there.
• Are you getting close to wrapping up? That is it. Thank you. Getting close to wrapping up.

Summary: The committee began with a work session on the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s cannabis market study, presented by JLARC staff member Susanna Pratt. The report found Washington’s cannabis production in 2023 was likely two to three times higher than retail sales, with production estimated at 292,000 to 443,000 pounds of THC versus 139,000 pounds sold. Pratt explained that canopy data are inconsistent and that the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s traceability system is incomplete and unreliable, limiting data-driven regulation, tax verification, recall tracking, and diversion enforcement. JLARC recommended that LCB submit a plan by the end of 2025 for obtaining accurate licensee data by the end of 2026; LCB partially concurred and said a 2027 timeline may be more realistic. JLARC also concluded that the social equity producer licenses would likely have only a minimal effect on statewide production capacity, and suggested the legislature consider broader ways to increase equity in the industry. Members asked about the slow issuance of social equity licenses and about comparable traceability systems in other states. The committee then heard a series of presentations on fraud and scam prevention. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association described the scale of fraud losses, the role of telecom spoofing, social media scam ads, SIM farms, and crypto ATMs, and argued for a shared-responsibility approach involving banks, telecoms, and platforms. Katie Clark of IQ Credit Union described member-to-member fraud, romance scams, and the operational and financial impacts on credit unions, and recommended better information sharing, safe harbors for returning scam-related funds, and stronger fraud education. Kyle Innes of SIFMA highlighted investor fraud and Washington’s 2009 report-and-hold law, which he said helped shape similar protections in most states, and emphasized the need for better communication among financial firms, APS, and law enforcement. Brian Gerard and Ali Higgs from the Department of Financial Institutions discussed “pig butchering” and other investment scams, focusing on how scammers build trust through social media, dating apps, fake websites, and crypto schemes before extracting funds. Across the fraud presentations, witnesses repeatedly stressed consumer education, interagency information sharing, and stronger controls on telecom, social media, and crypto ATM activity. Members asked about model laws from other states, the role of financial education in schools, and whether crypto ATMs should be regulated or banned. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm getting close to the end, Chair. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Adam.
• My primary concern is safe operations.
• Close to 40% of TBI patients also suffer from mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
• The only other recourse they might have is going to their primary care physician.
• In some cases, the insurance costs It can go so far as to close businesses.

Bills: HB4806

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Primary and supplemental pollination of some of the crops in New Mexico.
• And then just to close with the bee story, we were running an inquiry.
• And it caused Santa Fe Public Schools to preemptively close for the day.
• Closing for a day is a big deal. And then it didn't materialize.
• And it's been closed down quite a bit.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c> heard that the forms were too close heard that the forms were too close together<02:02:52.560><c
• I know it's not exactly, but close.
• Is that can you explain that a close.
• </c><02:31:42.319><c> with</c> then it would match more closely with then it would match more closely

Committee: Joint Revenue

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That does not extend it to every primary care practice, to every hospital, to every emergency room, to
• Imagine if a chemist isolated the primary alkaloid in coffee, which is caffeine, and then exposed the
• Kratom's primary alkaloid, mitragynine, is naturally metabolized to 7-OH.
• Kratum's primary alkaloid metragene is naturally metabolized to 70H.
• In fact, I will say that just yesterday, the FDA put out a press release announcing that the primary

Committee: Senate Health

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Did you want to close, Senator? I didn't mean to cut you off on your close.
• Pedestrian exposure is my primary concern on PCH.
• Chairman, would you like to close?
• It's also obvious that both sides' main primary goal is safety.
• Please close the door.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard a long agenda of transportation-related bills, with several district-specific measures and statewide policy proposals. Early in the hearing, SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize Contra Costa County to place a new countywide transportation sales tax measure on the ballot to continue funding highways, local roads, transit, biking and walking infrastructure, and paratransit. Supporters said it would preserve funding continuity for major projects; CalTax opposed it over affordability and sales tax burden concerns. Senators discussed that the bill would only place the measure before voters, not enact the tax itself, and a motion was made, but no vote could be taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The committee also heard SB 990, a rural signage bill for Ridgecrest along Highway 395, which would allow Caltrans business-logo signs to direct travelers to lodging, food, fuel, medical services, and other amenities. The author and local witnesses framed it as a safety and economic development measure for an isolated community; there was no opposition. SB 1167, authored by Senator Blakespear, would tighten consumer protections in the e-bike market by distinguishing legal e-bikes from higher-powered e-motos, requiring clearer labeling and disclosures, and improving incident reporting. It drew broad support from bicycle, medical, local government, auto club, and safety groups, with no opposition. SB 1034 by Senator McNerney would make it easier for disabled veterans rated permanently and totally disabled by the VA to obtain disabled parking placards, aligning state procedures with federal disability determinations; veterans groups strongly supported it and no opposition was heard. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would add Long Beach’s Pacific Coast Highway corridor to the city’s existing speed safety camera pilot. Supporters said PCH accounts for a disproportionate share of fatalities and crashes, especially involving pedestrians, while opponents from the highway patrol and business groups said the issue should be handled under existing or upcoming rules. The California Highway Patrol Association later moved to neutral after discussions about amendments. Finally, the chair presented SB 1177, to require the High-Speed Rail Project Update report to continue including additional information such as revenue options and comparative project history, and SB 1246, a bill to impose stronger remote-operations, response-time, training, reporting, and manual override requirements on autonomous vehicle operators. SB 1177 drew support from the U.S. High-Speed Rail Association and opposition from the City of Burbank, while SB 1246 drew strong support from firefighters, labor, and many drivers and cyclists, but opposition from the AV industry, Chamber of Commerce groups, and a retired CHP official who argued the bill was too prescriptive and conflicted with new DMV rules. Members debated safety, data reporting, first responder access, and whether the bill should wait for rulemaking; the hearing ended with motions and discussion, but the transcript does not show final votes being taken on these measures.

Transcript Highlights:

• Clerk will close the roll. Ayes... Clerk will close the roll. Ayes, 66; noes, 31.
• The clerk will close the row. Eyes 96, nose zero. Clerk will close the roll. Ayes, 96; noes, 0.
• The clerk will close the roll. The clerk will close the roll. Ayes, 77; noes, 19.
• The clerk will close the roll. The clerk will close the roll. Ayes, 64; noes, 33.
• The clerk will close the roll. Ayes, 63; noes, 34. The clerk will close the roll.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session Part 2, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That is our key primary function.
• </c><00:08:08.199><c> responsibilities</c> know of our our primary responsibilities know of our our primary
• So certainly some work to do there to close those gaps. Those gaps.
• Do you have any closing thoughts before we close up this part and we'll have you back soon?
• Our primary duty should be to Minnesota citizens.

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Votes about to close. The vote's about to close.
• The vote is about to close.
• The vote is about to close. The vote is now closed.
• Debate is now closed.
• The vote is almost closed.

Bills: HB111 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50 , HB49 , HB60 , HB108 , HB120 , HB124 , HB145 , HB154 , HB158 , HB164 , HB180 , HB291 , HJR6 , HJR7 , HR1 , HJM1 , HM13 , HM47

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, hearing no negative debate, debate is closed.
• Hearing none, hearing no negative debate, debate is closed.
• Hearing none, hearing no debate, debate is closed.
• Hearing none, would the gentleman from two close debate? The debate is closed.
• Debate is closed. Hearing none, hearing no negative debate. Debate is closed.

Summary: The House convened with 69 members present, approved the previous journal, and received a substitute appointment notice for Kenneth Zakin to temporarily serve in Legislative District 3, Seat B. It also received an enrolled Senate bill for the Speaker’s signature and a large batch of committee reports and bill referrals, including several new bills and resolutions being printed or sent to standing committees. House Joint Memorial 15 and House Resolution 24 were sent for printing, and multiple bills were introduced and referred, including measures on hazardous waste, libraries, transportation funding, motor vehicle registration, campaign finance, elections, building codes, and taxation. The chamber then considered and passed several bills on third reading. House Bill 528, concerning self-directed and directed blood donation, passed 52-17. House Bill 521, which moves fingerprinting authority for certain non-criminal-justice private entities into a new code section, passed 69-0. House Bill 498, allowing the Legislature to hire private counsel for offensive litigation, passed 61-8. House Bill 539, tightening rules around temporary administrative rules and related review requirements, passed 67-2. House Bill 516, correcting a leftover reference in the parental rights and education law, passed 59-10 after debate over its effect on existing education restrictions. House Bill 522, addressing drone incursions near prisons and related penalties, passed 62-7. House Bill 635, requiring the Education Professional Standards Commission to report possible criminal conduct to law enforcement, passed 66-8. House Bill 594, codifying a court decision on distribution of penalties and interest from late tax payments to subjurisdictions, passed 69-0. House Bill 610, preserving homeowners exemptions for Idahoans serving religious or community missions when they intend to return, passed 48-20. Other business included holding House Bill 639 and House Joint Memorial 12 on the third reading calendar, and announcing that House Bill 620, 532, 629, 503, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 had been reported out of committee earlier in the day. The House also heard announcements about the Simplot Games, Idaho Food Bank, Whammy Kids, an Energy Caucus meeting, Idaho School Board Association lunch, and girls’ state basketball tickets. The House adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• With that, I'm going to close the hearing.
• And with that, I'm going to close the hearing. Thanks for being in committee today.
• I work closely with state agencies, including DVR and DDA, and employment providers.
• Appreciate your testimony, and that closes the hearing on Senate Bill 6036.
• Appreciate your testimony, and that closes the hearing on Senate Bill 6036.

Bills: SB5681 , SB6024 , SB6036 , SB6063

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, community residential services, oversight, monitoring, service providers, streamlining, foster care, licensure, adoption, child welfare, support services, terminology alignment, social services, Washington state code, department reorganization, legislative amendment

Transcript Highlights:

• mileage, other travel related to performing official duties in the justices' districts when their primary
• The other travel related to performing official duties in the justices' districts when their primary
• So that makes it primary over everything else. Okay, cool. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Did you like to come back and close? Representative, I mean, Senator Kathy?
• Did you like to come back and close? Representative, I mean, Senator Kathy?

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of bills, mostly from the Senate, covering military affairs, courts, veterans’ services, tobacco/vape regulation, and emergency alerts for missing persons with disabilities. Several measures were described as cleanup or modernization bills, including SB 317 adding the House and Senate military committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, SB 357 updating court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, SB 421 modernizing electronic records language, and SB 232 and HB 597 addressing judicial compensation and related funding/commission issues. The committee also heard SB 164, which would add public works employees to the definition of first responders, and SB 510, which would regulate certain licensed establishments that allow on-premises consumption of hemp/THC products and related age restrictions. These bills were generally presented as technical updates or alignment with existing practices, and the committee reported them favorably after brief questions and, in some cases, amendments. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 208, which revises Louisiana’s law on services provided to veterans after a prior version was struck down. Senator Kathy and LDVA representatives said the bill is intended to protect veterans from unaccredited “claim sharks” by limiting fees and creating state-level safeguards, while an opponent argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress and the pending appeal. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 34, which would create “Bryan’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities, including wireless alerts and responder training. Family members and disability advocates described fatal risks from elopement and drowning, and supporters said the bill would fill a gap between Amber and Silver Alerts; the committee moved the bill favorably. Another bill, HB 302, sought to restrict vape sales near schools; the sponsor and Alcohol and Tobacco Control discussed possible language changes, and public health testimony supported broader protections for youth. Several bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and HB 374-1, and the committee adjourned after reporting the remaining measures favorably.

Transcript Highlights:

• And you wanted to know, at Phelps Health, as the primary employer of med lab tech personnel in the region
• I'm wondering what loophole this is looking to... ...close, specifically in that case.
• What are we trying to close up?
• From our perspective, our primary concern is dealing with the mandatory reporters or mandatory reporting
• A primary concern. And I...

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And you wanted to know, at Phelps Health, as the primary employer of med lab tech personnel in the region
• I'm wondering what loophole this is looking to close, specifically in that case.
• What are we trying to close up?
• From our perspective, our primary concern is dealing with the mandatory reporters or mandatory reporting
• A primary concern. And I...

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Summary: The Committee on Health and Mental Health first met in executive session and voted House Bill 2370, House Bill 3278, and House Bill 1638 do pass. HB 2370 passed 13-9, while HB 3278 passed 15-0 and HB 1638 passed 17-0. The committee then moved into public testimony. Senate Bill 1015, sponsored by Senator Nuremberg, was presented as a measure creating a legal process for assisted outpatient treatment for adults with serious mental illness who are at risk of deterioration, hospitalization, or harm. Supporters, including the Missouri Behavioral Health Council and the Missouri Association of Public Administrators, said it would reduce hospitalization and incarceration and improve access to care. The senator and witnesses emphasized collaboration with hospitals and the Department of Mental Health, and no opposition was offered. The committee also heard a detailed presentation on the STARS program from SSM Health representatives, explaining it as a Missouri-based EMS and pediatric emergency planning system that uses physician-approved, electronic care plans for children with complex needs. Members asked about costs, access, and how the program differs from the bill discussed previously; witnesses said the program is free for EMS and emergency access, but hospitals that write plans pay implementation and subscription fees. House Bill 2903, by Representative Mayhew, would give county and district hospitals relief from certain public-entity requirements, including some Sunshine Law-related burdens, board qualifications, and financial reporting timelines, to help them compete with private hospitals. Supporters from Phelps Health said the bill would reduce administrative burden and protect proprietary information; there was no opposition. Finally, House Bill 3379, by Representative Dolan, would expand and strengthen Missouri’s employee disqualification and mandated reporting rules for abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The bill adds more mandated reporters, including bank personnel and first responders, creates penalties for knowingly failing to report, and requires quicker DSS follow-up to reporters. DHSS supported the bill, citing recent financial exploitation complaints, while the Missouri Bankers Association said it supports the goal but wants to work on the mandatory reporting language so banks are not exposed to liability for situations they cannot readily detect. No formal opposition was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to close by voicing our concern with the sustainability of the transportation budget.
• This intersection serves our public hospital district, which provides primary care, emergency care, and
• It's a primary access point for patients, staff, and ambulances, and today it lacks signal control and
• It's a primary access point for patients and staff and ambulances, and today it lacks signal control
• That will close our public hearing on Senate Bill 6354.

Bills: SB6225 , SB6005 , SB6354

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause