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• This is for federally recognized tribes, and is there any service that you provide to those who are not
• a member of the federally recognized tribes?
• The reason for federally recognized tribes is the fact that the Indian Child Welfare Act only applies
• for federally recognized tribes.
• ><c> federally</c><00:06:50.280><c> recognized</c> applies for federally recognized applies for federally

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• In fact, California was home to 13 federal Indian boarding schools with the slogan, 'Save the Man, Kill
• the Indian.'
• But the resiliency of California Indian people and Indian people in general is still—I'm sorry.
• But the resiliency of California Indian people and Indian people in general is still strong today.
• Heather Hossler, Executive Director, California Indian Legal Services, citizen of the Hoopa Valley Tribe

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• You are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The San Diego County has the largest number of federally recognized tribes in the county with 18 tribes
• You are recognized. Thank You Mr.
• Assemblymember Tangipa, you are recognized.
• Assemblymember DeMaio, you are recognized.

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• recognized tribes.
• Presently there are 29 federally recognized tribes within Washington State.
• Please remember, of the 29 federally recognized tribes, there are 20 treaty tribes.
• the treaty fishing rights of the Pacific Northwest Indian tribes.
• recognized tribes.

Summary: The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on several House bills. ESHB 2238 would require the Department of Agriculture to develop a statewide food security strategy, monitor food system performance, and report on agricultural regulatory costs and competitiveness; the sponsor and many stakeholders from agriculture, food banks, school nutrition, counties, and advocacy groups supported it as a coordinated response to food insecurity and farm viability, while one requested amendment was addressed on the House floor. HB 2199 would expand the derelict vessel removal program by changing the definition of derelict vessel to allow earlier intervention when vessels are unregistered for two annual periods; ports, local officials, and environmental advocates testified in support, and the bill had no fiscal impact noted. HB 2104 would remove the sunset from the Aviation Assurance Funding Program for wildland fire response, with support from fire chiefs and the sponsor emphasizing its value for rapid initial attack and cost savings. HB 2554 would repeal statutes from Initiative 456 that conflict with treaty fishing rights; the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the sponsor supported repeal as necessary to remove unenforceable anti-tribal language, while testimony comments showed substantial opposition. HB 2619 would create a legislative task force to review regulatory stress in agriculture and recommend changes; the sponsor linked it to farmer mental health and suicide prevention, and there was no public testimony. HB 2343 would require public game farms operated by Fish and Wildlife to obtain water discharge permits and meet manure/runoff controls; staff noted it would apply to the known public facility and carry modest compliance costs, with no public testimony. The committee also unanimously waived the five-day notice rule for HB 2104, 2554, 2619, and 2343, and closed the hearings without taking final votes, planning to consider all six bills in executive session at a later meeting.

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• The House has recognized the urgency of relocating the Quinault Indian Nation Courthouse by including
• I'm the Natural Resources Director for the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
• The Nisqually Indian Tribe, along with the nonprofit Nisqually Community Forest, are purchasing commercial
• I'm the chairman of the Soxwattle Indian Tribe.
• Recent federal changes will require the states to pay a portion of the federal SNAP benefits...

Summary: The committee first heard a briefing on the proposed Senate capital budget, Substitute Senate Bill 6003, which would spend about $723 million total using debt-limit bonds, Climate Commitment Act funds, and other cash resources. Staff described major investments in housing and homelessness, human services, local infrastructure, flood response, water conservation and clean energy, K-12 school modernization and seismic work, and higher education projects. Members then took public testimony from a wide range of advocates and project sponsors, most of whom urged the Senate to preserve or increase funding for specific projects in the final budget, including affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, child care facilities, food banks, behavioral health and substance use treatment centers, tribal courthouse relocation, school modernization, community colleges, university projects, floodplain restoration, community forests, and local civic or cultural facilities. Several witnesses also asked the Senate to match or approach House funding levels on items such as the Housing Trust Fund, permanent supportive housing, the Community Forest Program, Floodplains by Design, and CCA-supported clean energy and water projects. The chair noted that amendments to the capital budget were due the next day at noon. The committee then received a briefing on Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2251, which would restructure Climate Commitment Act accounts by repealing three existing accounts and replacing them with two new accounts: a CCA operating account and a CCA capital account. Staff explained that the bill would preserve most existing uses while changing revenue distribution formulas, capping Ecology administrative costs, expanding allowable uses for EV-related costs, housing, and carbon capture/sequestration, and changing reporting and tribal consultation provisions. The bill also shifts some reporting from annual to biannual and modifies the thresholds for tribal-supported and overburdened-community investments. The fiscal note was described as relatively small, with the main impact being the revised revenue allocation structure. Public testimony on the CCA bill was mixed. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, said the restructuring better aligns spending with the intent of the CCA and could improve investments for tribes and overburdened communities. Critics, including the Washington Policy Center, argued the bill still lacks strong requirements to ensure CCA spending is effective and objected to reducing the frequency of the state’s climate-spending report. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• recognized Indian tribes in Washington State. ...and visit with our federally recognized Indian tribes
• On Indian Affairs, which has been around for 40 years.
• And Exhibit A for that is federal immigration policy.
• , execution of federal laws by federal law enforcement officers under color of statutory authority gives
• , execution of federal laws by federal law enforcement officers under color of statutory authority gives

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Summary: The Senate considered and passed several bills, many of them after moving substitutes and suspending the rules to advance them directly to final passage. Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, dealing with access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, was described as a civic engagement measure that would require county auditors and the Secretary of State to work with federally recognized tribes and explore a secure voting portal. Supporters emphasized outreach, access, and helping overseas and disabled voters; opponents raised concerns about online voting security, paper ballot integrity, and emerging technologies. The bill passed 38-19. Substitute Senate Bill 6034, which statutorily establishes the Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs, passed unanimously 49-0 after supporters said it would formally anchor an office that has existed for decades and better reflect the state’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6247, on school district financial management and training, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was adopted to delay implementation and clarify funding for training. Supporters said the bill would help school boards, superintendents, and ESDs identify districts sliding toward financial distress and improve fiscal oversight. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 5922, giving school districts more flexibility to transfer unused school bus depreciation funds when declining enrollment means replacement buses may not be needed, and Senate Bill 6278, requiring ongoing review of teacher and principal preparation programs so training better matches classroom needs; both passed with broad support. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6246, concerning emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act, drew the most extended debate and passed 27-22 after a striking amendment was adopted and a proposed reporting amendment was rejected. Supporters said it creates a framework for future emissions allowance reductions while protecting jobs and competitiveness; opponents warned it would drive mills and other industrial employers out of Washington. The Senate also passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5906, the SAFE Act limiting ICE access to non-public areas of schools, colleges, health care facilities, daycares, and similar sites without a warrant, after adopting amendments related to model policies and union notification; supporters framed it as a safety and due process measure, while opponents called it an attempt to obstruct federal law enforcement. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5905, addressing PERS membership for certain port workers in federal railroad retirement plans, passed 49-0 as a technical pension fix.

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• But most of our dollars are federal dollars that come through the Bureau of Indian Education.
• The bill in front of you, or the bill that we heard, depicts or references American Indian tribes, individual
• </c> or uh references to American Indian or uh references to American Indian tribes<01:22:01.040><c>
• ><c> in</c> federally recognized tribal nation in federally recognized tribal nation in Minnesota<01:
• It removes the requirement that the school obtain consent from all 11 federally recognized tribal nations

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• This amendment clarifies the treatment of income received by members of federally recognized Indian tribes
• Substitute Senate Bill 6097 adds federally recognized Indian tribes as eligible entities that can receive
• And this bill says federally recognized Indian tribes. Not all tribes are federally recognized.
• recognized tribes.
• This simply adds that federally recognized tribes are part of that list of qualified entities that could

Summary: House Finance met in executive session on Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6346, the proposed “millionaires’ income tax” package. Staff reviewed the bill and a long list of amendments affecting the new income tax, related business tax changes, and several exemptions and implementation provisions. The committee adopted amendments to exempt diapers from sales tax, allow certain tribal income treatment clarifications, create an advisory group to help implement the tax, move up the repeal date for some business tax changes, and require the measure to go to the voters; several other amendments on federal conformity, agricultural income, pass-through entities, and the marriage threshold were rejected or withdrawn. The committee then adopted the striking amendment as amended and advanced the bill on a 9-6 do pass vote, with supporters arguing it would fund education, health care, child care, and tax relief, and opponents warning about competitiveness, capital flight, and the state’s spending growth. The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 6097, which would add federally recognized Indian tribes as eligible entities for county Conservation Futures Program funding. Staff said the bill would not change the tax levy structure and would have no state revenue impact, while tribal witnesses said it would improve voluntary conservation partnerships for habitat, farmland, and open space. Members asked about the bill’s scope, and staff confirmed it applies only to federally recognized tribes. House Finance also heard Senate Bill 6162, a property tax reform measure that would consolidate the state school levy, expand senior and disability property tax exemptions, raise income thresholds, and simplify the application process with a standard deduction. The prime sponsor and county assessors supported the bill as a way to help seniors, disabled persons, and disabled veterans stay in their homes and reduce administrative burden, while several testifiers opposed it as a tax shift that would raise costs for others and potentially strain local revenues. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6113, an administrative and technical tax cleanup bill related to last year’s tax changes; the Department of Revenue supported it and noted a possible clarifying amendment, while nonprofits, schools, libraries, health care groups, workforce training providers, and trade associations asked for additional exemptions for live presentations and related educational activities. The chair announced that Senate Bill 6097 would be added to Monday’s executive session, Senate Bill 6114 was removed, and amendments for Monday’s bills were due by 5 p.m. that day.

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• As much as we worry about losing federal programs, the federal programs don't necessarily provide good
• We don't have federal requirements, i.e., NEPA, state and federal...
• There are some federal requirements with that; those funds are federal in nature.
• And that's federal? That's a federal project, yes.
• The tribes do pay some taxes.

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• recognized Indian tribe chooses to participate in the county planning process.
• And it allows a county that enters into negotiations with a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible
• recognized Indian tribe chooses to participate in the county planning process.
• And it allows a county that enters into negotiations with a federally recognized Indian tribe to be eligible
• for technical assistance and facilitation under the growth management. with a federally recognized Indian

Bills: SB6132

Keywords: indebtedness limits, inland port districts, federal funding, infrastructure improvements, economic development, 904, all

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• Thank you. peacetime emergency and those federal peacetime emergency and those federal waivers.<00:30
• </c><01:03:04.160><c> level</c> that was required at the federal level that was required at the federal
• then being reimbursed with federal money.
• </c> the federal government. the federal government.
• So, there is a match federal government.

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• 340B program, federal law, but I believe that it's really up to our federal partners to make sure that
• Speaker, the 340B program is a federal program. All policies are done at the federal level.
• This is a federal program, and it should be administered federally, and the underlying policy is a dramatic
• All of them have ended up in federal court.
• And 340B is a federal program.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB6044, SB6132, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258, HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

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• When you talk about immigration reform, it's a very, very important topic, whether it's on the federal
• And I recognize that.
• law eligibility. ...arrival and what we call federal law eligibility.
• Programs and applicable federal regulations. There are no amendments.
• With the consent of the house. and applicable federal regulations. There are no amendments.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB6044, SB6132, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258, HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB6044, SB6132, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258, HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

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• Please rise to be recognized.
• Today, I also want to recognize that it's White Coat Day at the Capitol.
• I would like to recognize my shadow here on the rostrum, Ms. Sana Ali.
• I would like to recognize my shadow here on the rostrum, Ms. Sana Ali.
• I, too, want to recognize the doctors here in the Roundhouse.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM18, HM21, HB10, HB11, HB12, HB13, HB14, HB31, HB50

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• With that, I have with me two of our supporters, Chairman Escobito III, with the Tejone Indian Tribe,
• I'm the chairman of the Tejone Indian Tribe and one of the proud co-sponsors of SB 1305.
• For the Tejone Indian Tribe, the grizzly, or Huniat, is not a symbol.
• For the Tejone Indian Tribe, the grizzly, or Huniat, is not a symbol. It's a relative.
• culture and the spiritual significance of the grizzly bear to the Urak and the Tejong Indian tribes.

Summary: The committee first heard SB 872, which would direct $300 million annually for 20 years to repair subsidence damage in the State Water Project and to fund Delta levee repairs. The author and supporters said the bill is needed to protect water deliveries for 27 million Californians, prevent major infrastructure and flood risks, and address long-term threats to California’s water supply. Support came from a broad coalition of water agencies, local governments, environmental groups, and business interests; there was no opposition testimony. Members discussed the scale of the funding, the beneficiary-pays issue, and whether the bill should more clearly address risk and identify likely project areas. The committee adopted amendments, and SB 872 passed 5-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. The committee then took up SB 1305, a study bill on the feasibility of reintroducing the California grizzly bear. The author, tribal sponsors, and conservation supporters framed the bill as a science-based roadmap that would examine habitat, impacts, and implementation, while recognizing the grizzly’s cultural significance to tribes and its ecological role. Opponents, including sheriffs, cattle groups, county representatives, and a former Fish and Wildlife law enforcement official, argued that California lacks the staffing, funding, and public-safety capacity to manage another apex predator and that the state is already struggling with wolves and mountain lions. Members raised questions about the scope of the feasibility study, local control, and whether the bill should address conflict risk earlier in the process. The author agreed to work on additional amendments, and the bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations and remained on call. SB 1079, creating a Cal Fire Fire Innovation Unit to speed the testing and deployment of wildfire technologies, was heard next. The author and supporters said California has strong wildfire innovation but lacks a formal pipeline to move promising tools from pilot projects into statewide use. Supporters included Megafire Action, Fireworks, the Orange County Fire Authority, and the California Association of Realtors, which sought amendments related to nonprofit administration of grants. There was no opposition testimony. The bill passed 5-0 to Emergency Management and was placed on call. The committee also heard SB 997, which would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to collect fines and fees tied to its groundwater sustainability plan. Supporters said the change would allow more efficient enforcement and avoid lengthy civil litigation; no opposition appeared. Members asked whether the authority should be extended more broadly to other statutory GSAs, and the author said discussions were ongoing. SB 997 passed 2-0 to Judiciary and was placed on call. The committee later caught up on votes for the earlier bills and then moved to SB 894, a wildfire resilience loan program modeled on Go Green to help homeowners finance home-hardening measures; it passed 5-0 to Emergency Management and was placed on call. Finally, SB 1229 was introduced by Senator Allen to strengthen coastal protections for rebuilding after disasters, beginning with the Palisades fire context, but the transcript cuts off before that bill’s full hearing concluded.

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• recognized Indian tribe, or a nonprofit nature conservancy organization acquiring real property for
• recognized Indian tribe, or a nonprofit nature conservancy organization acquiring real property for
• It's supported by conservation groups and tribes.
• recognized Indian tribe, or a nonprofit nature, public entity, a federally recognized Indian tribe,
• It's supported by conservation groups and tribes.

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• Recognize that water planning and Indian water rights settlements are in addition to the governor's 50
• You mean Indian water rights settlements specifically?
• We have three sovereigns: the federal government, state government, and tribes.
• You know, your tribe is one of the tribes I really enjoy.
• You have a great tribe, and I appreciate it.

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• SB 1326 is very important to my tribe.
• Chair and members, Pat Moran with Aaron, Reed and Associates, representing the Federated Indians of Graton
• But I think it is also incredibly inconvenient for the two tribes or multiple tribes who have historic
• But I think it is also incredibly inconvenient for the two tribes or multiple tribes who have historic
• We need all levels of government to recognize and process and have urgency, and recognize that businesses

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• the state's Indian Family Protection Act.
• States have recognized—46 states have recognized—that an ombuds or an Office of the Child Advocate can
• We were the first state to get out from under that federal court order.
• The same thing with ICWA, with the Indian Child Welfare Act, or all the other federal legislation that
• Then there are other small federal funds set up for specific things.