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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Vote<01:01:10.640><c> closed.</c> Vote closed. Vote closed.
- Closing vote. Vote.<01:03:29.920><c> Closed.</c> Vote. Closed. Vote. Closed.
- Closing vote. Closing vote. Closing vote. I to no. Vote closed. Vote closed. Vote closed.
- Closing vote. Vote closed. Vote closed. Vote closed. Senate File 126, 24. I7 no. no. no.
- Closing vote. Vote closed.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 9 February, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Clerk, in favor of the bill, vote I. If you're opposed, vote nay. Is everyone voted?
- Madam Clerk, you favor the bill, vote I. If you're opposed, vote nay. Is everyone voted?
- Is everyone voted? Is everyone voted? Everyone<00:19:21.760><c> voted.
- If you're opposed, vote bill, vote I. If you're opposed, vote nay.
- </c> >> Is everyone voted? It's everyone voted. >> Is everyone voted?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Staff, please open the queue for a vote. Aye. Bullseye. Anyone wish to change the vote?
- Anyone wish to change your vote? Please do so at this time. Close the queue to clear the vote.
- Please open the queue for a vote. Miller aye, Kai say. Anyone want to change your vote?
- Anyone want to change your vote? Please do so at this time. Close the queue, declare the vote.
- Anyone wishing to change the vote? Close the queue, declare the vote. Nine ayes, zero nays.
Bills:
HB3239 , HB4317 , HB4321 , HB4322 , HB3832 , HB3673 , HB3783 , HB3800 , HB2956 , HB3960 , HB2471 , HB3338
Committee:
House Business
Keywords:
veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, elevator safety, inspections, Department of Labor, safety standards, regulatory compliance, funeral services licensing, funeral director, embalmer
Summary:
The committee considered and advanced a series of occupational licensing, workforce, and regulatory bills, often after adopting proposed committee substitutes (PCSs) and, in some cases, live amendments. House Bill 437 updated CPA licensure pathways to align with the 2025 Uniform Accountancy Act and passed 6-0-9. House Bill 4321 added a restriction on the Department of Labor retroactively applying new rules to existing structures absent written findings of obvious safety hazards, and passed 6-0-9. House Bill 4322 removed the requirement that a funeral director in charge also hold an embalmer license, with supporters saying it would help rural funeral homes and opponents raising concerns about embalming coverage; it passed 7-1-1. House Bill 3783, a constituent-request bill for career tech/CIB testing changes in the plumbing field, was discussed as a work in progress to clarify experience-hour requirements and passed 8-0-2. House Bill 2956 made cleanup changes related to the Appraisers Board after a federal audit and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 2471 expanded and adjusted the Oklahoma Workforce Commission’s membership and quorum rules and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 3239 updated the Veterinary Practice Act and passed 8-0-0. House Bill 3673 allowed journeymen and contractors to renew expired licenses without reexamination if they meet fee, education, and disciplinary requirements, and passed 9-0-0-8. House Bill 3338, a constituent-request bill regulating the pool industry to address bad actors, also passed after adoption of a PCS, with the Attorney General reviewing the issue.
The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 3960, which would have required larger grocery stores and drugstores to employ more workers relative to self-checkout kiosks in an effort to increase staffing and reduce retail theft. Supporters framed it as a workforce and anti-theft measure, but the bill failed on a 2-6 vote. House Bill 3832 drew substantial discussion about human trafficking in exotic entertainment establishments; the sponsor explained that the bill was intended to require photo identification rather than lower the age threshold, so law enforcement could more quickly identify workers and shut down trafficking operations. Members asked about the practical effect of the proposal and related enforcement concerns, and the bill passed after the sponsor clarified the PCS was still being finalized. The committee then adjourned after the final bill was handled.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Has every member voted? Does any member wish to change their vote?
- Has every member voted? Representative Berg, how do you vote?
- It will be a mixed vote over here, but I do encourage members to vote with me and vote yes on this bill
- As every member voted... Every member voted. Does any member wish to change their vote?
- Has every member voted? As every member voted, does any member wish to change their vote?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 12th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Therefore, I urge members to vote. Vote no on this amendment.
- And so, members, I would ask that you vote. vote no on the A13.
- So members, I would ask for a no vote. vote.
- Members, please vote. Members voting remotely: Finkie, yes. Finkie votes aye.
- Yes, Finkie votes aye. Hussein votes aye. Senator Morrill votes aye. The clerk will close the roll.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So I believe it would be germane, if that's... ...to vote under our current voting law.
- I think this deals with early voting and not absentee-by-mail voting.
- day by early voting.
- I believe Iberville voted on term limits here recently. I think it was 80-20 is what they voted in.
- Yes, vote. Senator Jenkins objects to it. Madam Secretary, call the roll. Yes vote.
Bills:
HB9 , HB177 , HB181 , HB202 , HB225 , HB398 , HB459 , HB540 , HB906 , HB1052 , HB1057 , HB1245
Committee:
Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, court reporter, official court reporter
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Please take the vote. >> Please take the vote.
- Chair and Vice Chair vote.<00:54:43.920><c> I</c><00:54:44.720><c> Palati</c> vote. I Palati vote.
- </c> please take the vote. please take the vote.
- Seeing none, please take the<00:56:09.160><c> vote.</c> the vote. the vote.
- </c> Seeing none, we'll take a vote. Seeing none, we'll take a vote.
Bills:
SB2405 , HCR19 , HCR63 , HCR85 , HCR140 , HCR166 , HCR82 , HCR98 , HCR104 , HCR106 , HCR141 , HCR165 , HR20 , HR57 , HR77 , HR132 , HR156 , HR74 , HR90 , HR96 , HR98 , HR133 , HR155
Committee:
House Water & Land
Keywords:
agricultural workforce, housing, Hawaii, working group, zoning, land use, financial incentives, tax credits, water conservation, infrastructure, public health, March4Water, water access, sustainable resources, Honopou Bridge, emergency access, wildfire risk, public safety, structural integrity, community outreach
Summary:
The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park.
Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications.
At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Nineteen - Wednesday, February 11 - Morning Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Has everybody voted? As everybody voted, Mr. Clerk, please close the board and tally the vote.
- All in favor will vote aye. Those opposed will vote no. Mr.
- All in favor will vote aye. All in oppose will vote no. Mr.
- You know, Has everybody voted? Has everybody voted? Mr.
- All in favor will vote yea. All in opposition will vote no. Mr.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 10, 2026 by roll call vote, 120-0. Members then used personal privilege and guest introductions to recognize fraternity members, students, advocacy groups, and other visitors. One member delivered remarks honoring Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and another gave a personal statement about a cousin who died in a domestic violence-related murder-suicide, followed by a moment of silence.
The main floor action focused on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, a major property tax reform package. The sponsor described the bill as a broad effort to stabilize Missouri’s property tax system after extensive statewide hearings and testimony. The bill and amendments addressed issues including clearer ballot language for tax measures, moving tax-related ballot questions to November general elections, prohibiting “no tax increase” ballot descriptions, standardizing ballot wording, changes to assessed valuation and inspection rules, quarterly tax payment options in some counties, and a fix to a CPI-related provision. Members debated the size and scope of the bill, concerns about local control, election timing, voter fatigue, and possible litigation. Amendments were adopted to narrow the title, add clear ballot language, exempt township counties from the election timing requirement, and remove duplicative language. After the previous question was ordered, the committee substitute as amended was adopted and ordered perfected and printed.
The House also perfected House Bill 1917, a Jefferson County-specific water district bill. Supporters said it would allow detachment of a ratepayer from a water district under certain conditions so a large manufacturing project could proceed, describing the district’s demands as obstructive to economic development. The bill passed committee unanimously and was ordered perfected and printed after discussion about the federal loan issue, the district’s refusal to cooperate, and whether the measure should be limited to one district or expanded later. The chamber then moved to announcements, including upcoming committee meetings, a property tax issues presentation by FFA students, birthday wishes, and a recess until 2 p.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Short, how do you vote? Senator Short votes aye. Senator Braun, how do you vote?
- Senator Benke, how do you vote? Senator Benke votes aye. Senator Braun, how do you vote?
- Senator Benke, how do you vote? Senator Benke votes aye. Senator Braun, how do you vote?
- Senator Benke, how do you vote? Senator Benke votes aye. Senator Braun, how do you vote?
- Senator Braun, how do you vote? Senator Braun votes aye. Senator McEwen, how do you vote?
Keywords:
employment eligibility, firefighters, law enforcement, citizenship, legal authorization, public safety, mortgage lending, fraud, prosecution, financial regulations, consumer protection, broadband, infrastructure, loan assistance, economic development, technology access, criminal offense, fingerprinting, state regulations, SB 5280
Summary:
The Senate opened with ceremonial business, including the roll call, colors, pledge, and prayer, then approved the previous day’s journal and referred committee reports and new introductions. Members also suspended rules to consider multiple resolutions and bills. Senate Resolution 8669, honoring National Blood Donor Month, was adopted after remarks emphasizing the life-saving importance of blood donation and recognizing the Northwest Blood Coalition, whose members were introduced in the gallery.
The chamber then adopted Senate Resolution 8667 honoring Monica Alexander, executive director of the Criminal Justice Training Commission, with multiple senators praising her career in the State Patrol, her leadership on regional training academies, sexual assault kit reform, and public safety culture. The Senate also confirmed several gubernatorial appointments to college boards, including Rosa Peralta to the Seattle College District Board of Trustees, Stephen A. Zimmerman to Wenatchee Valley College, and Tara Lear to Walla Walla Community College, each by 49-0 roll call votes.
The Senate spent much of the session on third-reading bills, often amending them before final passage. Measures passed included SB 5068 on agencies, firefighters, prosecutors, and limited authority; ESSB 5252 on property tax exemptions for nonprofit public assembly halls; SB 5280 on virtual currency kiosk consumer protections; ESSB 5124 on patient access and skilled nursing facility identification; ESSB 5436 on interference with access to places of worship; SB 5705 on traffic safety penalties in school zones; ESSB 5594 on biosimilar medicines; SSB 5169 on out-of-court testimony for child victims and witnesses; ESSB 5098 on weapons restrictions in certain public buildings and parks; SB 5188 on broadband infrastructure repair loans; SB 5109 on the mortgage lending fraud prosecution account; SSB 5240 on anaphylaxis medications in schools; SB 5420 on veterans’ benefits access; SB 5467 on water-sewer district surplus property sales; SSB 5331 on insurer accountability; ESSB 5071 on endangerment with controlled substances involving fentanyl or synthetic opioids; and ESSB 5581 on safe system/complete streets transportation strategies. Most of these bills passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew opposition over firearms restrictions, insurance penalties, or transportation costs. Several bills were amended on the floor before final passage, including changes to dates, scope, and technical language, and the session concluded with additional business beginning on SB 5649.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Does anyone wish to change their vote? Staff, please announce the vote.
- Does anyone wish to change their vote? Staff, please announce the vote.
- Doer votes aye. Representative Doer votes aye. Zahn? Zahn votes aye. Representative Zahn votes aye.
- Representative Parshley votes aye. Staff will announce the vote.
- Representative partially votes aye. Staff will announce the vote.
Committee:
House Local Government
Keywords:
tax increment financing, local government, economic development, municipal finance, public infrastructure, property title protection, land record fraud, county auditors, voluntary program, real estate, procurement, contracting, transparency, financial oversight, urban forestry, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, public facilities district, regional aquatics
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This is for electronic meetings, electronic voting, and cumulative voting.
- This is for electronic meetings, electronic voting, cumulative voting on behalf of the house myself as
- May we vote on this measure? By all means, please. May I take the vote today? Yes. Okay.
- May I take the vote for the Senate? Senator Koole—oh, I'm sorry, this is the old vote sheet.
- Ready to vote? Yes. Okay.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider committee rules and procedures, subcommittee organization and jurisdiction for the 119th Congress, and the nomination of Eric Turner, of Texas, to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not trying to delay this vote. We cannot vote by a single minute.
- Wright and two votes for Mr. Burgum by Democrats.
- So, I would hope that members who are inclined to vote for him today would vote him out of committee
- Last comment, and then we're going to vote.
- I will vote no.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lock the machine and members will proceed to vote. Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
- Of all members voted, of all members voted, the clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 112
- Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
- Have all members voted? Thank you. Have all members voted?
- Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Wesenberg votes no. All senators haven't voted. Who desires a vote?
- Senator Fate votes aye. Senator Rest votes nay. Members, please vote.
- Senator Weisenberg votes aye. All senators having voted who desire to vote.
- Senator Fate votes aye. Senator Rest votes aye. Members, please vote.
- All senators having voted who desire to vote. The secretary will close the vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- What is the vote required for this vote to come to the floor? The motion?
- There are some votes up here that are a vote of conscience.
- I think of the vote to legalize gay marriage, which was a bipartisan vote.
- And, you know, we've been talking for hours just to get votes, just to get votes, just to get votes.
- Thank you. votes just to get votes, just to get votes. And that's not what this is about.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The current vote is three to one with the chair voting aye.
- The current vote is three to one with the chair voting aye, vice chair voting no.
- The vote is 5-2; the bill is out. The vote is 5-2; the bill is out.
- The current vote is 4-2, with the chair voting aye, vice chair voting no. Senator Laird, aye.
- The current vote is 4-0, with the chair and vice chair voting aye.
Summary:
The committee heard a long agenda of housing, local government, and governance bills, beginning without a quorum and proceeding as a subcommittee until quorum was established. SB 1003, by Senator Grayson, would create an Infrastructure Partnership Financing Program to help local governments and developers fund infill housing infrastructure; supporters said infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while a senator questioned whether the state would actually fund the new program. The bill passed the committee 3-1 on call. The committee also adopted a consent calendar covering SB 1169, SB 1086, SB 1126, and SB 1439-1442, also 3-1 on call.
SB 1014 would require local jurisdictions to provide early good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements and bar undisclosed later requirements; Habitat for Humanity, SPUR, and housing advocates supported the bill, while the City of San Mateo opposed the preliminary-application timing. Members raised questions about the 30-business-day deadline and coordination with other agencies. The bill passed 4-2 on call. SB 1036, which would require fee credits for prior site uses when redeveloping a site with similar prior uses, drew broad support and no opposition and passed 5-0 on call. SB 1145, a district bill for the Concord Naval Weapons Station reuse project, would streamline CEQA and federal base-closure review for qualifying projects; labor, the city, and county supported it, while housing legal advocates opposed unless amended over Surplus Land Act concerns. The bill passed 6-0 on call after discussion of affordability and enforceability amendments.
The committee then heard SB 908, which would streamline permits for energy-code-compliant residential window replacements and limit city/HOA design restrictions; supporters said it would let homeowners and affordable housing providers lower energy costs, while local government groups opposed, citing local control and design standards. It passed 3-1 on call. SB 1172, the Local Tax Savings Act, would add guardrails and transparency to local tax-sharing consultant agreements; the City of Shafter and League of California Cities supported it, and it passed 4-0 on call. SB 1379 would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death rates and public trust concerns, while the sheriff’s association and county representatives opposed on cost and local control grounds. The bill passed 4-1 on call.
Finally, SB 1283 would expand streamlined permitting for EV charging stations to include canopies and on-site energy storage systems; EV industry supporters said the bill updates outdated rules, while cities and counties warned about safety review, liability, and litigation risk. Members discussed battery storage safety and local permitting authority, and the bill passed 4-0 on call. The committee also heard SB 1414, which would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County; supporters argued it would improve transparency and reduce political self-interest, while the county opposed due to its existing advisory commission and estimated implementation costs. The transcript cuts off during questioning on SB 1414, with no final vote shown.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That’s what we were voted for. I don’t think this vote, this motion, needs to happen.
- how they voted last year.
- Let's go ahead and vote, Ms. Figueroa. We're voting on the amended substitute motion.
- Let's go ahead and vote Ms. Figuero. We're voting on the amended substitute motion.
- I do want to explain my vote. I'm going to be voting no, and it's no surprise.
Summary:
The committee first received a briefing on the updated “green sheet” budget materials and how to read the FY 2027 columns, along with a review of several bills with fiscal impacts, including HB 503, HB 556, HB 559, and HB 578. Staff explained where the documents could be found online and answered questions about the timing and size of the bills’ fiscal effects, including the tax conformity bill and county jail reimbursement changes.
The main business was the 2026 Idaho Budget Rescissions Act. Members debated whether to adopt the governor’s 3% rescission, add an additional 1% reduction, or add an additional 2% reduction. Supporters of deeper cuts argued the state needed structural balance, a larger ending balance, and a response to revenue uncertainty and the pending tax conformity bill. Opponents said across-the-board cuts were too blunt, could harm Medicaid, education, public safety, and other programs, and should be handled agency by agency. The committee first rejected the 1% and 2% substitute motions, then approved the governor’s 3% rescission motion on a due-pass recommendation.
The committee then approved a transfer of $22,366,500 from the Public School Income Fund to the General Fund, with the motion passing after a roll call vote. It next took up statewide decisions, starting with ongoing base reductions for selected state agencies. After debate over whether the reductions should be 3%, 4%, or 5%, the committee rejected the higher-cut substitutes and approved the governor’s 3% base reduction recommendation. Members emphasized that the work groups would still have flexibility to adjust individual agency budgets later.
Finally, the committee considered personnel benefit cost increases for FY 2027. Staff explained the proposed health insurance and other variable-rate adjustments, and members debated whether to use the governor’s recommendation or a DOGE Working Group recommendation that slightly changed the funding mix and total. The governor’s recommendation was defended as more consistent with prior employee-benefit review practice, while supporters of the DOGE proposal said it would tighten legislative control over funding. The governor’s recommendation was ultimately rejected, and the committee moved on after the roll call votes on the competing motions.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 4th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bateman, how do you vote? Senator Bateman votes aye. Senator Hasakawa, how do you vote?
- Senator Leas, how do you vote? Senator Alias votes aye. Senator McEwen, how do you vote?
- Senator Alvarado, how do you vote? Alvarado votes aye. Votes aye. Mr.
- Senator Frame, how do you vote? Frame votes aye. Senator Lovelett, how do you vote?
- Senator Braun, how do you vote? Braun votes aye. Thank you. Braun votes aye. Mr.
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5286 , SB6002 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5874 , SB5863 , SB5972 , SB5941 , SB5203 , SB6014 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB5825
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, policing costs, state hospitals, local funding, budget allocation, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, LPR, surveillance, driver privacy, vehicle tracking, location data, law enforcement technology, data retention, audit trail
Summary:
The Senate convened with opening ceremonies, approved the previous day’s journal, and referred committee reports and new bill introductions to the designated committees, including sending SB 6118 and SB 6292 to Ways and Means. The chamber then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments to college boards: Glenn F. Ellis to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees, Suzanne Donaldson to the Clark College Board of Trustees, and Jesse E. Johnson to the Highline College Board of Trustees, all by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes.
The Senate then considered and passed several bills. SB 6014, a technical cleanup to pregnancy and postpartum accommodation laws, passed 41-8 after supporters said it clarified privacy protections and removed barriers for workers. SB 5863, dealing with preservation and inspection of state historical records tied to Lakeland Village, passed 49-0. SB 5825, authorizing the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments, passed 33-16 after two proposed amendments to limit administrative costs and cap contributions were rejected. SB 5874, allowing employers to correct certain unemployment insurance reporting errors, passed 49-0, and SB 5286, setting a statutory reimbursement cap for local police and fire services provided to state hospitals, passed 49-0 after an amendment set a $750,000 per-biennium maximum per facility.
The Senate also passed SB 5904, requiring nursing titles to be used only by licensed human persons, and SB 5915, updating the health technology assessment process used for coverage decisions, both unanimously. SB 5919, creating voluntary wildfire-prevention incentives for agricultural producers and fire districts, also passed 49-0. SB 5938, making adjustments to foreclosure prevention fees and exemptions, passed 49-0. SB 5957, expanding the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Program and its advisory committee, was taken up near the end of the transcript, with supporters emphasizing youth safety and trafficking prevention; the roll call was underway when the transcript ended.
A major policy debate centered on SB 6002, which regulates automated license plate reader systems and driver privacy protections. After a proposed amendment to expand authorized uses was rejected, the bill’s striker was adopted. Supporters described the measure as a bipartisan privacy-and-public-safety balance that limits misuse and unauthorized sharing of ALPR data while preserving law enforcement utility; opponents argued it still needed more work or broader privacy protections. The engrossed second substitute passed 48-9. Another significant debate involved SB 5972, expanding interest arbitration for correctional employees in local city and county governments; supporters cited consistency and labor stability, while opponents warned of burdens on smaller counties. That bill passed 34-15. SB 5203, creating a wildlife connectivity planning and funding framework, passed 31-18 after supporters argued it would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve grant competitiveness, while critics said it was too prescriptive and could affect rural land use and agriculture.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, it would eliminate the text by voting yes on this ballot question, you are voting for a
- So the current ballot requirement stating by voting yes on this ballot question, you are voting for a
- , you are voting on this ballot question, you are voting for<00:03:34.400><c> a</c><00:03:34.640><c>
- </c><00:05:19.520><c> It's</c> persuading voters how to vote. It's persuading voters how to vote.
- </c> I'm not sure how to vote on this. I'm not sure how to vote on this.