Transcript Highlights:

• Due pass. Got due pass in the second. Seeing no questions, will there be any discussion or debate?
• Chairman, I was going to read: fail.
• Representative Chapman, with eight ayes and one nay, I declare your bill to pass. Thank you, Mr.
• I have a due pass and a second. Staff, please open the vote. Chair, votes aye. Turner votes aye.
• The representative passes, nine yeas, zero nays. I declare your bill passed. Thank you, Mr.

Summary: The committee considered two Senate bills. Senate Bill 1859, presented by Representative Chapman, would establish a cyber crimes unit within the OSBI and create a revolving fund for future use. Chapman said it was nearly identical to a prior bill and moved for adoption; after no questions or debate, the committee voted 8-1 to pass it. Representative Fiffer then presented Senate Bill 1767, which aims to stop illegal shipments of spirits into Oklahoma by strengthening the state’s prohibition on out-of-state shipping of spirits and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce state and federal law. He said the bill should be revenue neutral or slightly positive for ABLE, despite a fiscal impact note. After no questions or debate, the committee voted unanimously, 9-0, to pass the bill. The meeting concluded after both measures were approved and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• It simply ensures the framework and that the legislature passed, the legislature passed last year can
• Let's pass AB 2010. Thank you. Do we have any lead opposition witnesses? shelters.
• Let's pass AP 2010. Thank you. Do we have any lead opposition witnesses?
• That motion is due pass to... Senator Menjavar moves the bill.
• Motion is due pass. Motion is due pass. Current vote seven to zero. Wahab? Aye. Wahab, aye.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on access to care, professional licensing, and consumer protection, beginning as a subcommittee because quorum was initially lacking. AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing up to 30 qualified dentists from Mexico to work in underserved California areas for up to three years; the author and sponsor framed it as a cost-neutral way to address dental shortages, the California Dental Association moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and members expressed support. AB 1703 would restrict use of osteopathic titles and osteopathic manipulative treatment to licensed DOs; supporters said it would prevent patient confusion and unlicensed practice, while non-physician osteopaths argued it would criminalize a long-standing, safe practice and reduce access. Members raised concerns about consumer clarity and access, and the author said she would continue working with opponents. AB 2250 made technical cleanup changes to last year’s hemp enforcement law, with support from the cannabis industry and no opposition. AB 1758 would raise the annual seller-of-travel assessment for the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund from $35 to $60, and AB 1794 would allow prescribed enteral nutrition formulas to be drop-shipped directly to patients’ homes with pharmacist oversight; both drew support and no opposition. AB 1775 would expand state licensing priority and related support for veterans discharged because of a federal transgender military policy, with emotional testimony from a transgender Army captain and support from equality and women’s organizations. AB 1939 would allow licensed professional fiduciaries to form corporations, and AB 2477 would create a limited provisional period for new pest control employees to work under supervision while licensing is pending; both were supported, though AB 2477 drew questions about supervision and committee amendments. AB 1999 would address veterinary workforce shortages by creating retired volunteer status, a shelter-veterinarian pathway, changes to VCPR rules, and narrowing the owner exemption to exclude surgical procedures; supporters cited animal welfare concerns, while some opponents warned about overreach. AB 2010 would permit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics in nontraditional settings to expand access, but the Veterinary Medical Board and some advocates opposed it unless amended over safety and clarity concerns. AB 2311 would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians, with supporters saying it would improve recruitment and access and opponents warning about erosion of physician autonomy; the author said the bill included safeguards, a sunset, and reporting requirements, and continued negotiations were ongoing. After quorum was established, the committee took roll-call votes and advanced the bills, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan votes, with several measures placed on call and others sent to Appropriations, Judiciary, Revenue and Taxation, Military and Veterans Affairs, or other committees as noted.

Transcript Highlights:

• So we need to definitely get this passed.
• They can pass a background check.
• We will get it passed out.
• Yes, we are almost done getting that passed out, Senator.
• Excuse me, you passed as amended. Thank you.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 38, which would make permanent the New Mexico affordable spay-neuter program funded by fees on registered pet food. The sponsor and supporters said the program helps reduce companion animal overpopulation, shelter intake, and euthanasia, while opponents argued the charge is an unlawful tax, is tied to ongoing litigation, and that required annual reporting has not been done. After public testimony, the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 38 by a 10-1 vote. The committee then took up Senate Bill 17, a gun-safety measure that would impose new requirements on firearms dealers and prohibit future sale of certain assault-style and high-capacity weapons. Supporters, including sponsors, gun-violence survivors, public safety advocates, and some local officials, argued the bill would address straw purchasing, trafficking, dealer accountability, and mass-casualty weapons. Opponents, including firearms retailers, ranchers, law enforcement, and gun owners, said the bill would burden lawful businesses, raise constitutional concerns, and do little to stop crime. After extensive testimony and questions about the bill’s legal basis, definitions, and dealer regulations, the committee did not vote and instead rolled the bill for further work on amendments. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 41, as amended, which would eliminate the statute of limitations for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor. Support came from the Chamber of Commerce and sexual assault advocacy groups, who said delayed disclosure is common and justice should not expire before survivors are ready to come forward. Committee members asked detailed questions about the bill’s scope, including why certain offenses remained covered and how the criminal statutes are categorized. The committee adopted an amendment to correct drafting issues and then passed SB 41 as amended on a 10-0 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 264, an elections safety bill that would strengthen penalties for election interference, create emergency polling-place protocols, and clarify when law enforcement may be present at polling places at the request of election officials. Supporters said it was needed to protect voters from intimidation, while an opponent argued it could put law enforcement at risk and restrict their ability to vote. The sponsor and Secretary of State explained that the bill was aimed at preventing ordered deployment of armed personnel to polling places, not barring officers or service members from voting. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• ,</c> measures that this legislature passed, measures that this legislature passed, we<00:41:42.640><
• </c><01:04:56.079><c> the</c> Uh the bill that actually passed the Uh the bill that actually passed the
• </c><01:05:15.200><c> that</c> at the bill that actually passed that at the bill that actually passed
• > is</c><01:30:08.320><c> all</c><01:30:08.480><c> about</c> passed in Washington is all about passed
• </c> wait for this thing to load or it fails wait for this thing to load or it fails altogether<01:50

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm not here with a passion to have to pass bills.
• I will pass it on to my co-sponsor, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr.
• Chair, and I move a Do Not Pass on Senate Bill 100, and a Do Pass on Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute
• Did we adopt it, or do we pass? We passed it. Then what I would ask, if I may, Mr.
• So you take the suggestions and you can pass them along.

Bills: SB100

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We are calling for the following: pass ongoing EMS sustainability funding to stabilize the EMS system
• We are calling for the following: pass ongoing EMS sustainability funding to stabilize the EMS system
• Pass ongoing EMS following.
• When EMS fails, the state to step up.
• I mean, are there members that you pass?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the financial and workforce crisis facing Minnesota emergency medical services, especially ground ambulance providers in rural areas. Michael Johnson of the Minnesota Ambulance Association said EMS serves more than 600,000 Minnesotans a year and argued that reimbursement rates do not cover the cost of readiness, staffing, and 24/7 response. He and others called for ongoing EMS sustainability funding of about $50 million, higher Medicaid reimbursement, and continued support for EMT/paramedic scholarships, first responder training, and high school EMS programs. Senator Grant Hoschild and Representative Jeff Backer echoed the urgency, describing EMS as a moral imperative and emphasizing that rural communities cannot wait for ambulances when lives are at risk. Backer, who also volunteers as an EMT, described staffing shortages, reliance on volunteers, and a recent cardiac arrest response to illustrate the importance of local EMS coverage. Becca Hitch of PUM Area EMS said rural services are paid only when patients are transported, not for responding or treating on scene, and that one-time aid helped but did not solve underlying deficits. Bradley Peterson of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities said local governments that hold ambulance licenses are being forced to absorb unrecovered costs through property taxes, and that state support is needed to prevent service failures and rising local burdens. In response to questions, speakers said a 2023 statewide study found about $120 million in need, with roughly half tied to operational deficits and half to volunteer support; last year’s aid included about $24 million for rural services and some improvements in volunteer call pay and equipment needs. They also discussed a proposed 10% Medicaid increase, possible special tax district ideas, and the need to target any new funding toward rural services most at risk.

Transcript Highlights:

• We cannot afford inaction by passing AB 335.
• That measure passes six ayes, two noes.
• In fact, I barely passed. But in college, things were different.
• pass?
• I'm going to pass the governor, Mr. Gonzalez. I'm going to pass the governor, Mr. Gonzalez.

Summary: The committee first adopted its 2025-26 rules on a 7-0 roll call, then approved three consent items—AB 88, AB 240, and AB 313—on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The hearing then moved to AB 648, which would give community college districts the same zoning authority as the UC and CSU systems to build student and staff housing on property they own or lease. The author and supporters argued the bill would help address severe housing insecurity and homelessness among community college students, while opponents and some members raised concerns about local control, zoning exemptions, and the impact on nearby communities. AB 648 passed the committee on a 5-2 vote and was sent to the Local Government Committee. The committee next heard AB 466, which would require California Community Colleges and CSU campuses to provide organ and tissue donor registry information during student orientation, and request UC campuses to do the same. Supporters shared personal stories about transplants and donation, saying college orientation is a good opportunity to increase registrations. Some members worried about information overload during orientation and suggested campuses have flexibility in how they present the material, but the bill advanced on a unanimous 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 326 followed, proposing campus-by-campus external audits of the CSU every three years and public release of the audits. The author, faculty supporters, and a student argued that systemwide audits do not provide enough transparency about how money is spent at individual campuses, citing examples of financial mismanagement and fee increases. CSU opposed the bill, saying it already conducts annual consolidated external audits and that campus-level audits would add cost without added benefit. After extensive discussion about transparency, audit scope, and implementation, the bill passed 6-1 to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 335, which would create a California Black-Serving Institution Grant Program to support Black student success and broader underserved student services; supporters emphasized persistent equity gaps and low completion rates, while an opponent argued the bill needed to be carefully amended to comply with Proposition 209 and equal protection requirements. The transcript ends during that item’s discussion, before a final vote is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• It simply ensures the framework that the Legislature passed last year can work as intended.
• Let's pass AB 2010. Thank you. Do we have any lead opposition witnesses? shelters.
• Let's pass AP 2010. Thank you. Do we have any lead opposition witnesses?
• Motion is due pass to the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Wahab, aye. Choi.
• Motion is due pass. Motion is due pass. Current vote seven to zero. Wahab? Aye. Wahab aye.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm pleased to bring you this bill that passed the Senate unanimously, 49 to zero.
• I'm pleased to bring you this bill that passed the Senate unanimously, 49 to zero.
• Either they will fail in their negotiation, they will sue.
• If passed without the removal, the policy would be applicable to rental housing providers who have a
• So if passed with this mention of lease in it, it would apply... ...but some of them are.

Bills: SB5831, SB6178

Keywords: mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured, restoration contractor, mitigation contractor, public adjuster, insurance commissioner, claims handling

Transcript Highlights:

• But it doesn't change anything in the appropriation that was passed two years ago.
• That is why this bill must pass today. Bill must pass today.
• And should this bill pass today, that's exactly what it will do.
• There being 66 ayes and 67 nays, the bill does not pass.
• Seeing 67 ayes and 66 nays, the motion to reconsider House File 14 passes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Bill 1818 do pass and be recommended to the full Senate.
• There being six ayes and zero nays, Substitute Senate Bill 1818 does pass.
• By which Senate Bill 1271 failed to receive an affirmative vote of the committee.
• do pass and be recommended to the full Senate.
• There being five ayes and one nay, the committee substitute to Senate Bill 1271 does pass.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If an application failed on a criterion, it was passed for a full review by a second reviewer, and if
• they did not fail you on the same criterion, it was passed to a third.
• If an application failed on a criterion, it was passed for a full review by a second reviewer, and if
• they did not fail you on the same criterion, it was passed to a third.
• If they failed to do so, they will get a chance to request reconsideration from the office through an

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate services passes.
• they are failing.
• L013 fails uh to the &gt;&gt; The nos have it. L013 fails uh to the bill. bill. bill.
• </c> passes. Um, Mr. Majority Leader. passes. Um, Mr. Majority Leader.
• </c> get around town by using our Eco Passes. get around town by using our Eco Passes.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We can monitor how many people are passing, and if suddenly lots more people are passing, then it's a
• But you didn’t pass, but you are legally allowed to access.
• I strongly urge you to pass this bill.
• I urge you to pass this bill.
• Filters are failing children miserably and parents cannot keep up.

Bills: HB2112

Keywords: age restrictions, online content, digital media, youth protection, cyber safety, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Eight years ago, working alongside President Trump, Congress passed the most significant simplification
• The budget resolution passed by the Senate this weekend lays out a plan that would send trillions more
• We also know that this is failing to deliver the promised economic benefit.
• . accessible, that really and truly we could pass through to the individual.
• Secondly, I'm going to pass business down.

Keywords: joint hearing, small business, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, economic recovery, tax relief, job creation

Summary: In this joint hearing of the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the primary focus was on the importance of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) permanent. The chair emphasized that small businesses are crucial for the nation's economic recovery, especially in the wake of current federal policies perceived as detrimental. Witnesses shared their experiences and highlighted how the tax cuts facilitated job creation and business expansion, stressing the need for continued support through ongoing tax relief measures. The meeting included discussions about the economic implications of the TCJA's potential expiration, with members voicing their concerns regarding how this could impact small businesses and the broader economy.

Transcript Highlights:

• Affecting the expenditures of the pass.
• </c> at that point, HR1 hadn't been passed. at that point, HR1 hadn't been passed.
• </c> that this body passed that this body passed two<00:48:58.720><c> months</c><00:48:59.040><c> ago
• </c> amendment, the bill ought to pass. amendment, the bill ought to pass.
• </c> recommends that the bill ought to pass recommends that the bill ought to pass in<01:22:28.000><c

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But if you could, as you see those pieces pass, pass those on so that we can correct that.
• </c><00:58:36.079><c> it</c> and then when it works we can pass it and then when it works we can pass
• </c> out and I will pass it back out. out and I will pass it back out.
• All right, let's pass this<01:12:56.960><c> pass</c><01:12:57.280><c> this</c><01:12:57.520><c> out.
• </c> this pass this out. Yeah, you have it. this pass this out. Yeah, you have it.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with approval of the October 15 minutes and a brief discussion of the committee’s report process, including the likelihood of a minority report and a deadline of November 1 for any separate report. Members then heard from Jod Adams of the New Hampshire Alliance for Public Charter Schools, who gave an overview of charter schools in the state: there are 37 charter schools, with 6,034 students last year, and schools are formed by certified teachers, parents, or nonprofit organizations. She said charter schools receive about $9,180 per pupil in adequacy aid and charter school grant funding, must fundraise for additional money, and are governed by their own boards under their charters and bylaws. Members asked about admissions, governance, transportation, and special education. Adams said charter schools are open enrollment, not geographically based, and may use lotteries when applications exceed available seats. She explained that districts and charter schools coordinate on special education and busing, with the sending district responsible for special education coordination and certain transportation obligations depending on where the student lives and attends. She also said charter schools are public schools, not selective, and that each school’s board operates independently of the local district school board, though some schools may have special arrangements. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on funding and statutory obligations. Adams and members discussed how special education aid follows the student, while charter schools do not receive some district-level aid such as catastrophic aid; free and reduced lunch funding and Title funds can go to charter schools. Members also raised concerns that some state laws and administrative rules do not clearly specify whether they apply to charter schools, creating confusion and, in some cases, causing districts to perform services such as dyslexia screening for charter students without additional funding. Adams agreed that clearer statutory language would help and noted that charter schools are subject to many state requirements, including testing and reporting, even though not every public-school rule applies to them.

Transcript Highlights:

• It passed the House 57 to 38.
• It passed the House by a vote of 89 to 6.
• It passed the House by a vote of 94 to 0.
• When a family member passes away, we all mourn, and families mourn.
• It passed the House by votes of 95 to 0.

Bills: HB1269, HB2624

Keywords: pawnbroker, fees, interest rates, consumer protection, financial regulation, real estate transactions, nonprofit, land conservancies, unsolicited offers, property rights, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm pleased to bring you this bill that passed the Senate unanimously, 49 to zero.
• I'm pleased to bring you this bill that passed the Senate unanimously, 49 to zero.
• If passed without the removal, the policy would be applicable to rental housing providers who have a
• So if passed with this mention of lease in it, it would apply...
• The court found Compass failed to demonstrate that transparency rules cause competitive harm and that

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held public hearings on three Senate bills. SB 5831, the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act, was explained by staff as creating safe harbors so certain mortgage modifications would not alter lien priority or require re-recording; the prime sponsor said it would reduce uncertainty and legal costs. No one testified on the bill. SB 6091, concerning real estate brokers marketing residential properties to exclusive groups, was described as requiring concurrent public marketing when brokers market to limited groups, while allowing private marketing so long as the public also has access; the sponsor and supporters said it would promote fair, open housing markets and reduce pocket listings that can reinforce exclusion. SB 6178, prohibiting post-loss assignment of benefits in property insurance, was presented as protecting homeowners after disasters from signing away policy rights to contractors; the sponsor, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, and the Washington State Association for Justice supported the bill, while discussion focused on whether the $50,000 penalty should distinguish between intentional and unintentional violations. For SB 6178, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner said it has seen more complaints about policyholders being pressured to sign documents before contacting insurers and said the bill would help keep homeowners in control of claims. Testifiers emphasized that contractors play an important role in repairs but should not take over first-party insurance claims, and one witness noted the bill would not prevent direct payment arrangements to contractors. Committee members asked about penalties and whether a cooling-off period or other alternatives might address concerns about good-faith contractors. For SB 6091, supporters including Zillow, Washington Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, Windermere, and the Fair Housing Center of Washington argued that exclusive or pocket listings can reduce transparency, limit competition, and worsen housing inequities. They said the bill still allows private marketing and open houses, but requires public availability as well, and does not force owners to allow access to their property. A rental housing representative asked for an amendment to remove a reference to leases, saying the bill should not unintentionally apply to rental providers who are not brokers. The committee closed public hearings on all three bills and ended the meeting with birthday recognition for two members.

Transcript Highlights:

• could be millions of dollars for our county commissioners on road improvement if this particular bill passes
• All right, bill passes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• We expect to pass, but be held. We expect a sub at some point on the Senate floor.
• We passed it out of the house last week, licensed and...
• The House has already passed that bill. So, I think we use... passed that bill.

Keywords: 923, senate, all