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• on humans by wildlife and mitigate... ...the job it is to respond to attacks on humans by wildlife and
• I had a neighbor of mine get attacked by a mountain lion in their backyard.
• There are almost no attacks of wolves on humans, but, you know, grizzlies, they're very smart.
• They still have afterbirth on them, and the bulls attack them and rip these baby calves apart.
• They still have afterbirth on them, and the bulls attack them and rip these baby calves apart.

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

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• It’s a broader attack on our sovereignty because they’re trying to suppress the voices of dissidents
• front line in this struggle to resist our adversaries and their efforts to come up from below and attack
• Who orchestrated this attack? CARE Florida. CARE Florida, the group...
• Who orchestrated this attack? CARE Florida, the group which must be shut down now.
• was there, jointly commanded police, unsuccessfully I might add, to silence us, leveraging a mob attack

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard a long agenda of bills, beginning with several probate, civil rights, and claims measures. Senators Burgess’s SB 326 on curators of estates was explained as a modernization of probate law; an amendment narrowing the bill was adopted, and the committee reported the bill favorably 10-0 after limited public testimony, including opposition from Ray Contreras. Burgess’s SB 1096, clarifying filing deadlines under the Florida Civil Rights Act, also passed unanimously 11-0. The committee then approved several claims bills, including SB 28 for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland, SB 6 for a child injured after DCF’s handling of abuse allegations, SB 18 for the estate of McKenzie Navarre against the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata against FDOT, and SB 2 for the estate of Daniel Maudsley against DHSMV, with votes ranging from 10-1 to 11-0 and mostly no debate or opposition. The committee also took up trust and family-law related bills. Leader Berman’s SB 786 created a nonjudicial process for closing uncontested trusts and discharging trustees; after a technical amendment and testimony from Ray Contreras raising notice concerns, it passed 11-0. President Gates’s SB 50 expanded veterans’ courts statewide, drew broad support from veterans’ groups and advocacy organizations, and was reported favorably 11-0. Senator Simon’s SB 538 standardized extracurricular participation rules for public, private, virtual, and homeschool students; after multiple amendments on homeschool eligibility, fees, and coach compensation, it passed 11-0 with support and opposition from education-related groups. President Gates’s SB 1004, aimed at consumer protections in the sale of dogs and cats, also passed unanimously after testimony from humane organizations. The committee then considered broader policy bills. President Pro Tem Brodeur’s SB 1366 on claims against the government proposed raising sovereign immunity caps and adding CPI adjustments; local government, hospital, and school representatives supported the Senate’s lower-cap approach while warning against the House version, and the bill was reported favorably 11-0. Senator Jones’s SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, as amended, would let head coaches provide limited personal support to student-athletes and require reporting of assistance; it passed 10-0. Senator Grohl’s SB 1178 on foreign influence and foreign countries of concern drew extensive supportive testimony from national security witnesses and was reported favorably 11-0 after a technical amendment and withdrawal of another amendment. Finally, SB 1632 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles prompted substantial debate and public testimony over domestic terrorism designations, Sharia law references, due process, and free speech concerns; the committee had not yet completed final action on that bill when the transcript ended.

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• into the federal stuff, but we're seeing huge increases of assaults, vehicular assaults, and other attacks
• basically encouraging that kind of behavior is what's also, I think, contributing to the increased attacks
• are wearing masks, because they have been, you know, either called out directly or indirectly for attacks
• Increased attacks, the incidents, and probably a large reason why a lot of these federal officers are
• wearing masks because they have been, you know, either called out directly or indirectly for attacks

Summary: House and Senate Republican leaders held a session-opening media availability on the second day of Washington’s 60-day legislative session, criticizing Governor Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address and previewing their priorities. They said the central issue this session is affordability, and argued the state should respond with less spending, fewer taxes, and less regulation rather than new taxes or expanded government. They also said they expect a major fight over the operating budget, warned against using the rainy day fund or weakening the balanced-budget requirement, and said the state should look for savings in areas where caseloads are down but spending continues to rise, including reducing middle management in state agencies. A major focus was the governor’s proposal for a tax on high earners, which Republicans repeatedly described as an income tax and said they would oppose. They argued it would eventually expand beyond millionaires, said voters have rejected income taxes repeatedly, and said a constitutional amendment would not pass. They also criticized past tax increases such as the capital gains tax, death tax, document recording fees, and climate-related charges, saying Democrats have not provided meaningful tax relief for working families. Republican leaders said the Working Families Tax Credit is one area where they can support using existing Climate Commitment Act revenue, and they suggested other uses for those funds, including transportation and wildfire prevention. The leaders also discussed public safety and immigration, saying the governor and Democrats have been inconsistent on federal law enforcement and that coordination between agencies is essential. They said concerns about masked federal agents and immigration enforcement should be left to investigations rather than political conclusions. On child care and DCYF, they said allegations of fraud and waste should be investigated through audits or other oversight, and they rejected the idea that looking into possible fraud is offensive to honest providers. They also said they see potential bipartisan overlap on transportation and housing, but argued the governor’s housing plan relies too much on public spending and not enough on permitting reform, Growth Management Act changes, and energy code changes to increase supply.

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• It is a direct attack on the humanity of young transgender Minnesotans and a blatant violation of the
• It is a direct attack on the humanity of young transgender Minnesotans and a blatant violation of the
• because of their gender identity, and two-thirds have been verbally attacked.
• because of their gender identity, and two-thirds have been verbally attacked.
• because of their gender identity, and two-thirds have been verbally attacked.

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• When our community faced When our community faced tragedy following the racist terrorist attack at Tops
• This creation is an attack on American farmers, the dairy industry, and the Trump administration, which
• The right to vote is under attack.
• Under Donald Trump, transgender Americans' access to health care is under direct attack.
• Not a single bill exclusively focused on attacking our Exclusively focused on attacking our rights has

Bills: HR1399 , HCR108 , HR1398

Keywords: HCR108, H. Con. Res. 108, War Powers Resolution, Lebanon, Lebanese Armed Forces, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, military withdrawal, troop removal, concurrent resolution, Congressional war powers, executive war powers, foreign policy, Middle East, diplomatic facilities, security cooperation, cease hostilities, military engagement, war authorization, non-authorization of force

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• First, what I observed was an incredible synchrony through living in the U.K. that when attacks were
• So this relationship between an attack on Israel and rising anti-Semitism was evident to me from a young
• Connect the dots, then attack, delegitimize, and discredit.
• 'Connect the dots, then attack, delegitimize, and discredit.
• Jewish people a scapegoat for the Trump administration's attack on essentially every other group.

Summary: The Special Commission on Anti-Semitism met for its 11th meeting and approved the minutes from its August 7 meeting. Co-chairs said the commission had recently completed preliminary K-12 recommendations and would continue work on higher education, with additional topics such as workplace issues, the medical sector, and the arts to be addressed before the November 30 reporting deadline. They also said another public comment meeting would be held this fall. The first testimony came from Dr. Mark Posnansky of Harvard Medical School, who described anti-Semitism affecting STEM, research, and higher education. He said Jewish and Israeli students and faculty reported ostracism, gaslighting, intimidation, discrimination, and hiding Jewish identity, and he urged clear leadership statements, mandatory anti-Semitism education, and stronger reporting and discipline procedures. Commissioners asked about Harvard training, spillover into teaching hospitals, and whether anti-Semitic climates were causing students to leave; he said some students had turned down opportunities because of the environment and that concerns also affected healthcare settings. Lindsey Gabbo, a Harvard Law student and mother, testified that campus discourse after October 7 had made Jewish and Zionist students feel isolated and unwelcome, with protests, defaced hostage posters, and a student council BDS vote contributing to the climate. She said Harvard had sent some emails acknowledging anti-Semitism but that she had not seen meaningful steps to restore dialogue, and she argued the school needed more structured venues for conversation. Commissioners also asked about campus security, the effect on students’ mental health, and the impact of chants and protests that she said many Jewish students understood as calls to violence. A panel of concerned Jewish faculty and staff then offered contrasting views. Professor Jeremy Menchick argued the commission should use data carefully, include non-Zionist Jews in its analysis, and avoid reinforcing divisions within the Jewish community. Professor Hilary Lustick described restorative-practice approaches and said structured dialogue could address conflict without immediate punishment. Professor Jonathan Feingold warned that anti-Semitism was being weaponized by the Trump administration and right-wing groups to attack universities and DEI, and he urged the commission not to adopt approaches that could be used to undermine civil rights institutions. Commissioners pushed back on claims that the problem was being exaggerated or reduced to a “problem” rather than a “crisis,” and the discussion ended with continued debate over data, context, and how to balance anti-Semitism concerns with broader civil-rights protections.

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• He chased and attacked them, knocking one unconscious.
• In the nine weeks after the attacks, California experienced a surge in hate crimes.
• He chased and attacked them, knocking one unconscious.
• Another one said she had been attacked on the street.
• Our own staff and our patients experienced violent attacks and racism.

Committee: House Human Services

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• The insurrection is a real attack on democracy.
• THE INSURRECTION IS A REAL ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY.
• Safety and cybersecurity vulnerabilities can render AI deployers open to adversarial attacks.
• We saw through an attack on diversity, equity, and Inclusion.
• The American dream is not dead, but it is under attack.

Bills: HB5764 , HB5763 , HB1663 , HR659 , HB5784 , HB5788 , HB3496

Keywords: AI for Main Street Act, artificial intelligence, small business, small business development centers, SBDC, Small Business Act, business technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, business training, entrepreneurship, technology adoption, AI literacy, outreach, main street businesses, Main Street Parity Act, Small Business Investment Act of 1958

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• Would they then be deployed to look at and say, well, wow, was that a cyber attack on...
• Would they then be deployed to look at and say, well, wow, was that a cyber attack on Wi-Fi?
• systems and attacked two other water systems during that same week.
• How easy it was to attack these systems and attack two other water systems during that same week.
• use these attacks to learn our weaknesses, assess patterns, and find ways to hit us even harder.

Bills: HB146 , HB150 , HB1500 , HB1545 , HB1562 , HB2067 , HB2520 , HB2818 , HB3214 , HB3250 , HB3466 , HB3512 , HB3623 , HB4063 , HB4395 , HB4464 , HB4668 , HB4690 , HB5331 , HB3833 , HB146 , HB150

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Summary: The committee took up several pending business items and reported a series of House bills out of committee, including HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 2518, HB 4310, HB 4386, HB 4490, HB 5323, and HB 149. Most of these were advanced on committee substitute motions and sent to the local and uncontested calendar or reported favorably to the full Senate. HB 2467 drew one nay vote, while the others were approved without opposition. HB 4310 and HB 4386 were described as committee-substitute versions with changes narrowing disclosure requirements and preserving attorney-client privilege in certain circumstances. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 149, an AI governance bill. The substitute was explained as addressing biometric identifier capture and storage, exempting certain AI uses for security and fraud prevention, clarifying definitions, restricting AI systems that simulate explicit child sexual content, adjusting Attorney General investigative authority, refining sandbox program waivers, reducing Texas AI Council powers and membership, and adding DIR coordination provisions. The committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on HB 1500, the DIR sunset bill. The author said the bill would continue DIR for 12 years, restructure its board, update advisory committees, require regular cybersecurity assessments and penetration testing for state agencies, improve IT procurement training, and transfer the e-grants program to the Comptroller. A Texas 2036 witness supported the bill as a way to strengthen governance, procurement, and cybersecurity. Members asked detailed questions about the bill’s structure and then left HB 1500 pending. The committee also heard a lengthy presentation on HB 150, which would create the Texas Cyber Command as a component of the University of Texas System, administratively attached to UTSA and located in San Antonio. The author argued the command would centralize cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics, and would be able to support state and local entities, with optional services for local governments. Members raised concerns about university mission drift, governance, security, chain of command, procurement authority, gifts and donations, and civil liberties implications of proactive cyber monitoring. Witnesses from UTSA/NSCC and SecurityScorecard testified in support, emphasizing the security of the downtown San Antonio facility, the existing cyber ecosystem there, and the need for a dedicated cyber capability. The bill remained under discussion with no final committee action announced in the excerpt.

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• This morning, Democrats are not going to be party to these attacks on the American people.
• This morning, Democrats are not going to be party to these attacks on the American people.
• This morning, Democrats are not going to be party to these attacks on the American people.
• This morning, Democrats are not going to be party to these attacks on the American people.
• </c><02:07:21.920><c> on</c> out one of the most horrific attacks on out one of the most horrific attacks

Bills: HR747 , HR719 , HB5371

Keywords: courthouse construction, federal regulations, urban development, government spending, judicial facilities, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism, condemnation, Civic engagement, continuing resolution, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, government funding, federal budget, USDA

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• You're under attack. You should be afraid. That's not what I'm seeing.
• That's not an attack on the LGBT community. It's just a disagreement.
• That's not an attack on the LGBT community.
• If that's not a community under attack, I don't know what it is.
• We know that health care, particularly, is under attack.

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• It just protects that privacy for some people who are vulnerable and are really feeling under attack
• Our own corporations and charity system also received a massive attack.
• This portal allows for another vector for attack. And so I'm asking you, Mr.
• And as you point out, there's that nervousness of having it be an attack. Wouldn't you agree?
• And unfortunately, it's a clear and direct attack on our democratic processes in general.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on six bills. SB 6081 would protect sex designation information and related records from public disclosure, limit sharing of such information by the Department of Licensing and Department of Health, and allow denial of records requests when disclosure could cause harm or disenfranchisement. The sponsor and many supporters, including transgender Washingtonians, privacy advocates, and allied organizations, said the bill would close a privacy gap and reduce doxing, harassment, and targeting; one witness opposed it on grounds of record accuracy, law enforcement, and concerns about sports and public safety. No vote was taken. SB 5902 would update voter notification and address-change procedures by allowing more flexible forms of voter registration updates, reducing mailed notices in some automatic registration situations, and expanding electronic communication options. The sponsor and county auditors said it would improve efficiency, reduce confusion, and save counties money; testimony was generally supportive. The hearing then moved to SB 6034, which would codify the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet-level agency and require ongoing training and reporting on government-to-government relations with tribes. The sponsor and tribal representatives supported the bill as a technical fix and a commitment to tribal sovereignty, and no action was taken. SB 6035 would require regular county and state meetings with tribes on election access and authorize an electronic ballot return portal for certain voters, including military, overseas, disabled, and some tribal voters. Supporters said it would improve access and collaboration, while the Secretary of State, Verified Voting, and others raised cybersecurity and secret-ballot concerns about the electronic portal; several witnesses also opposed that portion while supporting tribal outreach and drop boxes. SB 5892 would centralize requests for voter registration database records through the Secretary of State and make unauthorized disclosure of protected voter data a felony; supporters framed it as protecting voter privacy and resisting federal overreach, while opponents argued it would hinder voter-roll maintenance and transparency. Finally, SB 5973 would ban pay-per-signature compensation for initiative and referendum signature gathering and require 1,000 supporting signatures before a ballot title is issued; supporters said it would reduce fraud, misleading tactics, and ballot-title shopping, while opponents called it an added barrier to direct democracy. The committee heard extensive testimony on all bills, but the transcript does not show any votes or executive action taken during this meeting.

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• Keep them safe from all harm and the unwarranted attacks on their person and their loved ones.
• </c> them safe from all harm and the them safe from all harm and the unwarranted<00:05:09.520><c> attacks
• on</c><00:05:10.240><c> their</c><00:05:10.479><c> person</c><00:05:10.880><c> and</c> unwarranted attacks
• on their person and unwarranted attacks on their person and their<00:05:11.360><c> loved</c><00:05:11.600

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• As we all know, this past Sunday in Colorado, a man attacked a weekly organized peaceful walk held in
• It is heartbreaking to see... ...the pain and fear this attack has created within my Jewish community
• Just days later, on June 1 in Boulder, Colorado, a peaceful protest turned into a terrorist attack as
• I ask all Floridians to stand against hate, not just in times of attacks, but at all times.

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• From the drastic cuts of federal funding to attacks on the civil rights of our most marginalized communities
• Under attack. You see what I'm saying? I'm not just talking about attend the city council meeting.
• The LGBTQIA plus Outrageous influx of federal attacks on gender identities.
• The attacks on student organizations, especially in regards to identity and race, have increased the
• The current attacks from the federal government are not abstract policy shifts.

Committee: House Higher Education

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee held an oversight hearing on the impact of federal actions on California higher education, with opening remarks from the chair and members emphasizing shared governance, student access, and the importance of protecting California’s public systems. The first panel included leaders from CSU, UC, California Community Colleges, and the University of the Pacific, who described major disruptions from federal policy changes, including grant terminations, changes to Pell and loan programs, the elimination of Grad PLUS loans, tighter loan limits, and uncertainty around immigration, CalFresh/SNAP, and Medicaid-related rules. UC and CSU leaders said federal research and student-support cuts threaten research capacity, workforce pipelines, and services for low-income, first-generation, undocumented, and international students, while the community colleges highlighted uncertainty around TRIO, HSI/MSI/AANAPISI grants and the need to preserve student services and economic mobility. Members asked about the scale of funding losses, intersegmental partnerships, workforce impacts, indirect cost caps, H-1B hiring costs, and the effect of federal changes on health care and research. Witnesses said the federal environment has created instability, delayed planning, and could reduce access to graduate and professional education, especially in health fields and other high-need professions. Several witnesses urged the Legislature to support research bonds, housing and capital outlay, and continued state investment to offset federal retrenchment. The committee also discussed how cuts could affect student debt, food insecurity, and the diversity of future cohorts, with witnesses warning that the changes could narrow access and weaken California’s workforce pipeline for years. The second panel focused on equitable access. The California Student Aid Commission described state efforts such as Cal Grant, the Middle Class Scholarship, the Golden State Teacher Grant, and a proposed state FAFSA alternative for students who cannot access federal aid, while urging reforms to Cal Grant, better integration with CalFresh, and more support for foster youth and adult learners. The Los Angeles Community College District reported that federal cuts and policy uncertainty are discouraging students from applying for aid, threatening TRIO and MSI/HSI-funded services, and putting basic needs, transfer support, and workforce programs at risk. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities said federal loan caps, research cuts, and attacks on DEI and HSI funding are harming access and retention, especially for first-generation and low-income students, and called for stronger state support, including transfer aid and a state-backed loan option. The CSU Academic Senate also testified that abrupt federal changes to MSI and related programs have disrupted student research, summer programs, and equity-focused initiatives, with one campus example losing $2.7 million in student-centered funding on short notice.

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• on the Constitution and American attack on the Constitution and American Law<00:29:36.960><c> and</c
• We're wasting time on yet another attack on all immigrants, including U.S. citizens.
• Our southern border is under attack, and our Border Patrol agents are on the front lines.
• Our southern border is under attack, and our Border Patrol agents are on the front lines.
• <02:37:50.960><c> what</c><02:37:51.080><c> we</c> attack what we attack what we fear<02:37:53.000><c

Bills: HR35

Keywords: Delta Sigma Theta, sorority, anniversary, community service, historical recognition

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• disruptions and changes in the nature of the Environmental Protection Agency's work resulting from attacks
• everything the way we would like to attack those things.
• We don't have the resources to attack everything the way we would like to attack those things as we go
• You know, the attacks on our authority have been so unprecedented and are leaving us in this kind of
• You know, the attacks on our authority have been so unprecedented and are leaving us in this kind of

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• confronted with the senseless violence of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the simultaneous attack
• I yield back. slain in that devastating attack on our slain in that devastating attack on our nation.
• In the days that followed, I attack.
• And the emotional and physical scars of those attacks persist today.
• </c><03:28:49.920><c> on</c> genesis of this with the attack on genesis of this with the attack on Israel

Bills: HB3944 , HB3486

Keywords: appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure

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• in hate crimes towards the transgender community, and the transgender community is under a daily attack
• That's why, as we're seeing the trans community being attacked on a daily basis, that this is having
• And so if we at the federal level, there's any way for them to attack what we're doing here locally,
• there's any way for them to attack what there's any way for them to attack what we're<00:08:31.160><c

Bills: SCR11 , SR9

Committee: Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Summary: The joint committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, Transportation, and later Judiciary heard two sets of resolutions. The first, SCR 132 and SR 124, urged the City and County of Honolulu to take steps to finalize the Makakilo Drive Extension Project. Testimony from a Makakilo resident emphasized the lack of a second access route and raised safety concerns about being trapped in the area in an emergency. Both committees voted to pass the resolutions unamended. The second set, SCR 11 and SR 9, requested that the U.S. Congress amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service. Supporters from the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, IMUA Alliance, and Pride at Work in Hawaii argued that stronger anti-discrimination protections are needed to reduce vulnerability to violence, housing insecurity, and exploitation, and to provide federal protections that mirror state law. One senator asked whether state protections already exist and was told the resolutions seek federal-level protections because federal law can supersede state law. Both committees adopted recommendations to pass SCR 11 and SR 9 unamended, with votes in favor and some members excused.

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• These bills are just going after and trying to attack the folks who are doing the work that's asked of
• We're continually attacking them is just not fair. I'd urge you no on this bill.
• These bills are just going after and trying to attack the folks who are doing the work that's asked of
• We're continually attacking them is just not fair. I'd urge you. They're providing a service.
• We're continually attacking them. It's just not fair. I'd urge you know on this bill.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee met on February 25 and received staff briefings on three bills. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2253, the DCYF licensing bill, was described as affecting foster care licensing, crisis residential center staffing ratios, and child care licensing. Staff reviewed multiple proposed amendments, including changes related to immediate threats to children’s safety, substance use, subsidy fraud, reporting channels, and DUI-related ineligibility, as well as a Wilson striking amendment that would remove many of those floor changes. After caucus, the chair announced she would pull ESHB 2253 from executive action for further work over the interim, and no vote was taken on the bill. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2319, which renames certain residential habilitation centers, had one amendment to rename Yakima Valley School as the Yakima Valley Residential Habilitation Center. The committee adopted the amendment despite opposition from Senators Warnick and Christian, who said constituents in Yakima did not support the change. The bill then received a do-pass recommendation and was sent to Rules, with Senators Warnick and Christian voting no. House Bill 2464, concerning incident reporting by private detention facilities to the Department of Health and local law enforcement, was also considered. Senator Christian offered six amendments, including a JLARC study, public posting and legislative sharing of reports, expanded reporting requirements, food-safety consistency, and reimbursement for compliance costs; all six amendments failed. The committee then approved the bill on a do-pass recommendation and sent it to Rules, with Senator Christian opposing and Senator Orwall supporting the measure as a human-rights and safety bill. The chair closed the meeting after noting the committee had reached the policy cutoff and thanking staff for their work.