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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Rules Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm happy to—I think I shared my cell phone.
  • I did share that with Steve Cliff, who shared it with his senior leadership team, and I do believe...
  • I did share that with Steve Cliff, who shared it with his senior leadership team, and I do believe, I
  • did share that with Steve Cliff, who shared it with his senior leadership team, and I do believe that
  • Yeah, I will share of supervised having.
Summary: The committee first established quorum and then approved several Governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Indira Cameron Banks to the Civil Rights Council, Sonar Loma Lee to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, and C. Don Clay and Joshua Pertula to the UC College of the Law, San Francisco Board of Directors. It also approved references to bills in two committees and floor acknowledgments, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The main substantive hearing was on the appointments of Linda Hopkins and Patricia Locke Dawson to the Air Resources Board. Both nominees emphasized climate action, public engagement, and balancing environmental protection with economic impacts. Senators pressed them on cap-and-trade, leakage and job loss, agricultural costs, warehouse and truck traffic impacts, emergency vehicle and school bus electrification, hydrogen, nuclear energy, and the need for socioeconomic analysis and better communication with affected communities. Public commenters largely supported both nominees. The committee advanced Hopkins 4-0 and Lock Dawson 5-0 to the full Senate. The committee then heard Andrew Rakestra’s appointment as chair of the Board of Environmental Safety. He described his background in climate diplomacy and regulatory work and said he would focus on transparency, accountability, fiscal stability, and responsiveness to both regulated entities and disproportionately burdened communities. Senators questioned him about DTSC reform, community engagement in places like Moss Landing and the Exide cleanup, the hazardous waste management plan, fee-setting, and the Environmental Justice Advisory Council. After supportive public testimony, the committee approved his nomination to the Senate floor on a 3-0 vote, with two members not voting or abstaining. The meeting then adjourned.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have shared seven-page recommendations.
  • We have shared seven-page recommendations.
  • Second, data sharing must be tightly limited.
  • Instead of direct sharing, interagency sharing should be limited to case-by-case requests, and third-party
  • And we wanted to share that here today.
Summary: On January 20, 2026, the committee held public hearings on House Bill 2102, House Bill 2161, and House Bill 2332. HB 2102 would sharply limit legal financial obligations by prohibiting courts from imposing costs unless specifically authorized by statute, repealing many fees and interest on restitution, and making eliminated debts unenforceable and satisfied. The sponsor and supporters argued that LFOs are harmful, inconsistently applied, and create uncollectable debt that burdens indigent defendants and hinders reentry. Opponents, including local government and collections representatives, warned the bill would shift costs to cities and counties, reduce accountability tools, and could cost local jurisdictions millions. No vote was taken. HB 2161 would expand the Attorney General’s authority to issue civil investigative demands for possible violations involving civil rights, labor standards, jail standards, immigration-related restrictions, and police use-of-force laws. Supporters from the Attorney General’s office, labor groups, and civil rights advocates said the bill would make investigations faster and more effective, especially in wage theft and discrimination cases, while not changing substantive enforcement authority. Opponents from law enforcement, cities, and business groups argued the bill was overbroad, lacked sufficient standards, and could create due process, confidentiality, and separation-of-powers concerns. Members asked about safeguards, and staff and the AGO described court challenge procedures and internal review standards. No action was taken. HB 2332 would regulate automated license plate readers used by state and local agencies, generally limiting use to specified law enforcement, parking, toll, and transportation purposes, restricting sharing and retention, and prohibiting uses tied to immigration enforcement or protected health care. The sponsor and privacy, immigrant-rights, and reproductive-rights advocates said the bill was needed to prevent misuse of sensitive location data and to close loopholes that could allow out-of-state or federal access. Law enforcement, cities, vendors, and some business and campus representatives supported privacy guardrails but said the 72-hour retention limit, warrant requirements, and other restrictions were too strict and could hinder investigations, victim recovery, and parking enforcement. The hearing ended with testimony still underway and no vote or final action reported.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/18/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> uh um the the the amount of cost sharing uh um the the the amount of cost sharing or<00:18:28.200
  • </c> sharing on prescription drugs. sharing on prescription drugs.
  • </c> the economy, and we're happy to share the economy, and we're happy to share those<00:25:05.000><
  • <00:43:06.760><c> it</c> share it share it with<00:43:07.920><c> Committee</c><00:43:08.200><c> Chair
  • </c> uh tell that story and share that story. uh tell that story and share that story.
Bills: HF4343
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • To surface shared themes...
  • and shared ideas.
  • I think that that is, that comes from sharing experiences, sharing time together and the like.
  • So that's the message I want to share.
  • I know we all share deeply. contributions today.
Summary: The Joint Select Committee on Civic Health met to discuss next steps for its work on civic health, including related efforts by the Project for Civic Health and a proposed Evans School research survey of legislators. The chair reviewed the committee’s mandate and described ongoing partner initiatives, including shared principles of engaging with respect, seeking common ground, and disagreeing constructively. Members generally supported the Evans School proposal, though one member asked how the project would measure success, and the chair said the goal was to gather broad input from legislators on strengths, weaknesses, and future directions. A major portion of the meeting focused on a draft committee statement condemning political violence. Members agreed to remove the word “crazed” from the description of a recent assassination, with concerns raised that the term implied irrationality and could stigmatize disability. Members also suggested broadening the language to include non-abusive and productive dialogue, and replacing or supplementing “pray” with more inclusive wording; the final phrasing settled on “hope and pray.” The committee also briefly debated whether to describe the United States as a democracy or a representative republic, ultimately agreeing on “representative democratic republic” and approving the statement for posting and distribution, with several members still needing to provide digital signatures. The rest of the meeting was an open discussion about how to improve civility and relationship-building in the Legislature. Members emphasized the value of in-person meetings, shared meals, mentoring newer legislators, and more intentional cross-party conversations. Several said there are fewer informal opportunities now than in the past, especially after the pandemic, and suggested ideas such as retreats, regular gatherings, and bringing in outside experts like the National Institute for Civil Discourse. The chair said he would relay the committee’s support for the Evans School survey and adjourned the meeting after noting the discussion had produced several constructive ideas for future work.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 1/21/26

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> Information sharing and investigation Information sharing and investigation are<01:30:07.640><c>
  • </c> if any, information can they can share. if any, information can they can share.
  • </c> particular topic, but happy to share particular topic, but happy to share that<01:40:32.440><c>
  • </c> give agencies more uh ability to share give agencies more uh ability to share data<01:44:04.520>
  • </c> This this is a responsibility shared This this is a responsibility shared with<01:54:32.520><c>
Keywords: 1183, house
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • Information and data was shared with OEP and Sure.
  • Information and data was shared with OEP and Awards information and data was shared with OEP, and so
  • If you'll just share that with staff, then we'll make sure everybody gets it.
  • If you just share that with staff, then we'll make sure everybody gets it. Thank you.
  • I mean, it's FOIA-able information, data-sharing agreements.
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the research found Arkansas moms are working and want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing flexible hours were the most requested workplace support, 69% of moms identified child care costs as a barrier, and many families spend a large share of income on care. Members asked about labor force trends, what flexibility means in practice, and the cost and age structure of child care assistance programs. The presenter also noted child care affects economic development and workforce recruitment, and mentioned a Department of Commerce option that may help pay child care for people seeking training. Department of Education and Office of Early Childhood staff then gave updates on internal dashboards for enrollment, applications, and provider participation in School Readiness Assistance (SRA), saying the tools are now live for internal use and should improve transparency and data access. They said CLASS transition funding from the PDG grant would be released soon to providers who completed observations, and clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work. They also warned providers about a payment interruption during the transition to a new system: June 26 would be the last day to submit SRA payments for processing, payments would stop June 30, and billing would continue without processing from July 1 to 13, with back payments expected when the system resumes around July 14. Members raised concerns about provider cash flow, early childhood special education funding, an overpayment appeal involving a child care center, and whether CLASS data would be public; staff said the data is FOIA-able but not used by the department to set current quality or rates. The department also said it is reviewing audit requirements tied to Head Start and SRA, that Early Head Start children remained in their facilities after a closure, and that a market rate survey/cost analysis is still in procurement. Staff reported that the QRIS process will begin with a June 23 webinar and that CLASS will be part of a broader quality system still being developed with provider and parent input. They also said the local lead network was re-competed and will cover all counties starting July 1 with 23 local leads, and that the PDG partner group has been formed to provide ongoing stakeholder feedback. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • During the COVID epidemic, we were working on the data-sharing agreement.
  • There are also some limitations to this that I just wanted to briefly share.
  • We asked them to share their stories. We asked them to share their story at their discretion.
  • to share about the work that we're doing is vital.
  • And giving us opportunities to share out like this. I appreciate that.
Summary: The House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee held a field hearing on the Puyallup Reservation, where members first received an overview of sports betting in Washington. Tribal casino representatives and the Washington State Gambling Commission explained that sports betting became legal in 2020 under HB 2638 and is currently limited to tribal casinos through sportsbook, kiosk, and on-premise mobile wagering. Testimony covered how odds are set, compliance with federal anti-money-laundering rules, and the role of third-party vendors. Tribal representatives said sports betting supports tribal economic development and asked to expand betting to include Washington college teams, while warning that prediction markets and other unregulated products pose a threat. Committee members asked about geo-fencing, betting limits, in-state college betting restrictions, and regulatory oversight. No votes were taken. The committee then heard from Vicki Lowe of the American Indian Health Commission on tribal data sovereignty and health data. She described tribal sovereignty and the federal trust responsibility, and said tribes should have equitable access to their own health data and control over how it is used. She explained that during COVID, tribes often lacked direct access to state health data, which complicated case tracing and other public health work. Lowe said the Department of Health stopped collecting tribal affiliation in some contexts because of Public Records Act concerns, and she argued that this is inconsistent with tribal data-sharing principles adopted through the Governor’s Indian Health Advisory Council. Members asked for clarification about what counts as tribal data and how public records concerns affected data collection. No formal action was taken. Finally, Lucy Smartlut gave an update on the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force. She reported on the task force’s structure, its extension through 2027, and progress on recommendations including a fully funded cold case investigation unit in the Attorney General’s office, an updated missing persons resource, and forensic genetic genealogy work on unidentified remains. She said the cold case unit has active investigations, has helped locate missing Indigenous people, and made its first homicide arrest. She also presented data showing Native people are disproportionately represented among homicide and missing persons cases, and noted survey findings that many law enforcement agencies rely on officer observation for race data and have limited consultation with tribes. Committee members asked about funding, interagency coordination, and whether the task force is shifting toward prevention. The presenter said sustainability, continued awareness, and stronger collaboration remain priorities, and no vote was taken.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Health Committee Jun 16th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator, first and foremost for sharing your story.
  • Thank you for sharing that.
  • We share the author's goal of improving early detection. Thanks.
  • We share the goal of ensuring patients receive timely, life-saving care.
  • Our employers need to pay their fair share.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Can someone share with me what the definition of a health care sharing..."
  • ><c> what</c><00:10:02.959><c> the</c> someone share with me what the someone share with me what the
  • </c> definition of a health care sharing? definition of a health care sharing?
  • </c> that's also in this cost sharing that's also in this cost sharing business<00:10:19.200><c> and<
  • </c><00:12:15.839><c> No,</c> sir. health sharing. Uh, all right. No, sir. health sharing.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:04 am

Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sharing, but I think some of that is very sensitive because we are... Thank you.
  • Elena Giacchi, who is here to also share some Information, and then Ms.
  • Our grandmothers and aunties have shared this story among safe spaces in our homes.
  • I was sharing over there, but I was sharing.
  • So anyway, I just wanted to share this with you. And so when I had my hysterectomy.
Bills: SM14
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 02/27/25

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:09:10.079><c> um</c> information that needs to be shared um information that needs to be shared
  • The data sharing work group is really just focused on making sure that we have data sharing agreements
  • </c> discuss we have a a data sharing discuss we have a a data sharing agreement<01:00:03.480><c> as<
  • We'll share resources.
  • I wish more of our colleagues were here to share some of these stories that you've shared with us today
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 02/25/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • , with again that lower market value share and higher net tax share.
  • and the tax share uh as well as share and the tax share uh as well as then<01:23:56.800><c> the</c><
  • </c> and higher net tax share. and higher net tax share.
  • We just had a big win a couple days ago about cost sharing that was shared on a bipartisan basis.
  • </c> about cost sharing. um that was shared about cost sharing. um that was shared on<01:46:01.840><c
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> last 20 years where the federal share last 20 years where the federal share does<00:14:17.680><c
  • ,</c> you're asking for on the federal share, you're asking for on the federal share, too. too. too.
  • </c><00:31:06.480><c> understanding</c> I think sense of shared understanding I think sense of shared
  • </c> &gt;&gt; Thank you for sharing your story. &gt;&gt; Thank you for sharing your story.
  • </c> &gt;&gt; Thank you for sharing your testimony. &gt;&gt; Thank you for sharing your testimony.
Bills: HF3415
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so I share everybody's frustration.
  • But I can share the entire thing. also which was the questions I just asked but I can share the entire
  • We've met with the Higher Learning Commission about shared services and the levels of shared services
  • Learning Commission about shared services and the levels of shared services that are conducted from one
  • those shared services were significantly expanded to include a broad range... ...past fall those shared
Summary: The committee met to receive a series of audit presentations, beginning with the statewide Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2025. The State Auditor’s Office and OMB reported a clean, unmodified opinion for the state, with strong financial results including a $40.6 billion net position, $30.99 billion in assets, $1.81 billion in liabilities, and continued Legacy Fund growth. OMB also explained the new GASB 101 compensated-absences reporting change and discussed pension-liability fluctuations tied to discount-rate assumptions and investment performance. Members asked about how the state compares to others and about the effect of short-term commodity price swings, and OMB said the report reflects actual fiscal-year results rather than forecasts. The committee then heard the University System audit, which also received a clean opinion but included four findings: misreporting of Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund revenue, insufficient monitoring of service organizations at CTS, NDSU, and UND, improper bank reconciliations at Dakota College of Bottineau, Dickinson State, and Williston State, and investment/cash reconciliation problems at Bismarck State College related to bond proceeds. University officials agreed with the findings and said corrective actions were underway, including internal review of bank reconciliations. Members raised questions about NDSU’s use of certificates of deposit, and university staff explained that CDs are used to earn interest on funds being accumulated for future projects. Several other audits were presented, most with clean opinions and no findings, including the State Auditor’s Office, Workforce Safety and Insurance, Housing Finance Agency, Housing Incentive Fund, Job Service North Dakota, the Retirement and Investment Office, PERS, the Center for Distance Education, the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, the Ethics Commission, and the Office of Administrative Hearings. Notable exceptions included a State Fair Association audit with an adverse opinion on the foundation component unit because its financial statements were not available for audit, and a Securities Department performance audit finding that performance-based pay increases and bonuses were issued without required evaluations. The committee also discussed the State Auditor’s future needs, including more staff capacity, data analytics, cybersecurity reviews, possible subpoena authority, independent legal counsel, and whether some audits—such as the Ethics Commission and State Fair—should be handled by independent third parties or under different statutory arrangements.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And let me share one sobering stat.
  • to the counties' and state's share of CalFresh admin funding.
  • You also shared your Measure A that you pass is bringing in.
  • Those counties don't sort of put in their full share.
  • The timely sharing of that data allows us to respond more quickly.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 25 Mar 18th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • While my role will change, I look forward to continuing our partnership in our shared mission to serve
  • Starting with Fair Share, this plan calls to spend $885 million on transportation and $417 million on
  • Fair Share dollars allow us to help support the progress and continue to invest in the system.
  • And one of the problems with fair share and the way many of us see its structure is that there is no
  • Now remember that pool of fair share money, right?
Summary: The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance, received and placed on file the resignation letter of Rep. Vanna Howard of Lowell, and adopted several routine committee reports. These included extensions of reporting deadlines for the Healthcare Financing and Public Health committees, concurrence with Senate petitions sent to Housing and Public Safety and Homeland Security, and suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning children involved with DCF. The chamber also adopted a resolution commending the Admetek Foundation on Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The main business was House No. 5264, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $1.8 billion. House leaders described the bill as using Fair Share surtax surplus funds for transportation and education, addressing MBTA reserves, safety and infrastructure, special education circuit breaker costs, early education and childcare, and other deficiencies such as GIC costs, sheriff deficiencies, heating assistance, and World Cup-related expenses. Members also discussed the bill’s tax conformity provisions responding to federal tax changes, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce a projected revenue shortfall and preserve competitiveness while delaying some conformity changes. The House considered several amendments to the supplemental bill. Amendment 43, which would have redirected $100 million of Fair Share funds to a per-capita municipal distribution for roads and schools, drew debate over equity and rural road needs but was rejected on a roll call, 25-128. A consolidated amendment was then adopted on a roll call, 148-0, and the bill itself was passed to be engrossed on a roll call, 150-3. The House also adopted an amendment setting the next day’s meeting time and then adjourned to meet the following day at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Status of Persons with Disabilities Jan 26th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then Kathy, if you'd like to share your inspirational quote that you provided a few moons ago?
  • Then we work to share those examples with policymakers across the state.
  • And we love to share success stories and best practices and policies through our, I can, share success
  • So much like— And sharing effective practices and approaches.
  • Thank you, and thank you, Katia and Dina, for sharing this information.
Keywords: 1212, all
Summary: The Disability Employment Subcommittee met with SEED (the State Exchange on Employment and Disability) staff for a presentation on state disability employment policy options and possible collaboration with Massachusetts. After roll call, the committee approved prior meeting minutes and heard an inspirational quote from Jane Goodall emphasizing that every individual matters and can make a difference. Members then introduced themselves and described their roles in disability employment, accessibility, state government, and advocacy. SEED staff Katya Alpanis and Dina Klumkina explained that SEED provides technical assistance, research, peer-state examples, and policy resources to help states advance disability employment. They outlined seven policy areas, including career readiness and work-based learning, behavioral health and retention, stay-at-work/return-to-work supports, employer recruitment and accommodation tools, disability-owned business development, interagency coordination, and state-as-model-employer strategies. They shared examples from other states such as Kentucky, Virginia, Alaska, Washington, Minnesota, New Jersey, Illinois, Colorado, New York, and others. In response to questions, they clarified that PEAT has been refunded and is expected to return online, and that SEED’s role is policy support rather than implementation of accessibility requirements. Committee members discussed Massachusetts-specific interests, including digital accessibility, existing state efforts, and prior SEED engagement with Massachusetts agencies and legislators. Members raised concerns about upcoming Medicaid work requirements and the risk that people with disabilities could fall through the cracks, and asked whether SEED could help inform state policy responses. The group identified two likely project areas: a Massachusetts state-as-model-employer roadmap and a youth/young adult employment and volunteer pipeline, potentially linked to transition supports and civic engagement. SEED agreed to follow up with briefs and a questionnaire, and the committee planned an offline follow-up discussion to narrow priorities and develop a scope of work. No formal votes beyond approving the minutes were taken.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Jan 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have shared two concerns with them.
  • We have shared two concerns with them, and I just wanted to share those with you as well.
  • I want to begin by sharing the story of Kuiji.
  • Second, data sharing must be tightly limited.
  • Instead of direct sharing, interagency sharing should be limited to case-by-case requests, and third-party
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 11th, 2026

Communications and Conveyance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Can you share what the differential is?
  • Thank you for sharing that.
  • Thank you for sharing that. and glad. Across California.
  • Thank you for sharing that.
  • And can you share more about that? Yes, that is correct.
Keywords: 988, house, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a shared trust, and I do not take that responsibility lightly.
  • Thank you for the opportunity to share with you today.
  • Before you is Substitute House Bill 2411 relating to shared leave.
  • And just one more thing to reiterate: the state shared leave program is entirely voluntary.
  • I believe this bill will open the shared leave program up to massive and multiple abuses.
Summary: The committee began by suspending the five-day notice rule for Senate Gubernatorial Appointment 9066 and then heard confirmation testimony from Megan Matthews, director of the Washington State Office of Equity. Matthews described the office’s growth, its work with agencies and communities, and efforts on data, contracting, and statewide outreach. Senator Hasegawa raised concerns about the Office of Equity’s relationship to ethnic commissions and whether it should remain internally focused, while other members praised Matthews’ statewide presence. The committee also heard confirmation testimony for Women’s Commission appointees Reedy Miu Kapade and Kiana Daniels, both of whom emphasized their experience serving women and girls and their commitment to the commission’s work; both appointments were noted as coming up for a vote the following week. The committee then heard House Bill 2309, which would prohibit the civil service classification plan from requiring a postgraduate degree as the only way to show qualifications unless required by law. Supporters, including the sponsor, OFM, and public witnesses, said the bill would remove barriers to state employment and broaden applicant pools. House Bill 2249 would add certain Washington Technology Solutions network and security systems employees to civil service coverage; the sponsor said it would resolve a narrow inequity affecting about 20 workers, while WOTEC said it needed flexibility to recruit and retain technical talent and asked to be involved in further changes. Substitute House Bill 2411 would expand shared leave to employees affected by hate crimes or immigration enforcement actions involving themselves or family members; supporters cited a state worker detained at the border and said the bill would help employees through extraordinary hardships, while opponents warned about abuse and objected to extending benefits in immigration-related cases. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1916, dealing with voter registration challenges and list maintenance, drew strong support from voting-rights groups and county election officials who said it would curb mass, bad-faith challenges and protect eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens, students, military members, and voters of color. The Secretary of State’s office and county auditors also raised concerns about ambiguity in parts of the bill, including who may challenge registrations and how deceased voters are removed from the rolls. House Bill 2417 would add a victim’s bill of rights to the Washington Code of Military Justice, aligning state military justice with federal protections; the Military Department and veterans advocates supported it as a consistency and fairness measure. Finally, the committee took executive action on Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541, which changes the membership and selection criteria for the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, and advanced it to the Rules Committee on a due pass recommendation.