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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- equitable and efficient.
- The generic resource, IHSS, no longer exists for them.
- These were resources which include positions.
- Permanent the resources granted in the prior budget year.
- Yeah, I'm not arguing about what you want to, what you need the resources for.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 13, February 24, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> and time is the most valuable resource and time is the most valuable resource we<01:08:13.920><c
- ,</c> more about the community, the resources, more about the community, the resources, the<01:42:45.520
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- Resource is it gives us standing when a species is considered to be endangered.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Natural Resources will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
- Members, we do have a resource witness from TCEQ.
- Would anyone like to hear from the resource witness? All right.
- Members, we do have a resource witness from uh TCEQ, a couple of them.
- There's a limited resource in our aquifer.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- that we're doing for water conservation issues, Cooperative Extension itself through their Water Resources
- The more efficient we can use our agricultural systems, the better off we are, for... ...ties together
- The more efficient we can use our agricultural systems, the better off we are, you know, for our whole
- Then we allow our resources to be used there.
- Our resources are used there.
Summary:
The Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs heard four measures and advanced each on a do pass recommendation. SB 1199 was amended to require the Arizona Department of Agriculture to post the Salt River horse herd agreement on its website. Supporters said the change would improve public transparency and access to the agreement governing the Salt River wild horse herd; the department said it was neutral and noted the agreement is already on the state procurement website. The bill passed 6-3 after members debated whether the requirement should be in statute or handled administratively.
SB 1761 appropriates General Fund money to the University of Arizona for the Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and the Arizona Experiment Station over multiple fiscal years. Senator Tim Dunn and supporters from the Arizona Farm Bureau said the funding would strengthen agricultural research, extension services, rural counties, and water and crop-related innovation. Several members said the bill was important to Arizona agriculture even though the amounts would still be subject to budget negotiations; it passed 6-1 with one present vote.
SB 1198, as amended, continued the Arizona Beef Council and the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for eight years. Testimony from the Beef Council and veterinary board emphasized that both entities are industry-funded or self-funded and provide ongoing services without taxpayer dollars. Some members objected to combining the two continuations and to the eight-year term, but the bill passed 4-3 with one present vote.
SB 1683 expanded restrictions on land ownership and related transactions involving foreign adversary nations and agents, especially near critical infrastructure and military installations. Supporters, including representatives tied to Luke Air Force Base and the bill sponsor, argued it would address national security risks and protect training and mission security. Opponents said the bill broadened the scope of prior law too far without enough justification. It passed 5-3 and the meeting adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- that we're doing for water conservation issues, Cooperative Extension itself through their Water Resource
- The more efficient we can use our agricultural systems, the better off we are, for uh... ...ties together
- The more efficient we can use our agricultural systems, the better off we are, you know, for our whole
- We have a vast resource of recipes, cooking information, food safety information for consumers available
- We want to make sure the agencies that we need shorter time frames for are the ones we allow our resources
Committee:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Keywords:
Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 48 Alvarez from the Higher Education Committee, AB 609 Wicks and AB 1244 Wicks. from the Natural Resource
- AB 314, Arambula, from the National Resources Committee to the Transportation Committee.
- To the Appropriations Committee, AB 975 Gallagher from the Natural Resources Committee to the Water,
- While most of us realize our strongest resilience and efficiency is our supply chain, it is the truth
- Natural Resources in Capital Room 437, Rev and Tax in Capital Room 126, Transportation and Swing Space
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- What a great resource the governor has. Thank you. So my questions... I just have a couple, Chair.
- Are they any more efficient now than what we were, say, doing 10 or 20 years ago?
- Because again, We have a finite amount of resources here in dollars.
- Because I'd like to be as efficient as possible with these dollars that we do have available. Mr.
- we're doing creatively to make sure that what we're planting over the next 10 years is a much more efficient
Bills:
SB2
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- What a great resource the governor has. Thank you. So my questions, I just have a couple, Chair.
- Are they any more efficient now than what we were, say, doing 10 or 20 years ago?
- Because again, we have. a finite amount of resources here in dollars.
- Be as efficient as possible with these dollars that we do have available, Mr. Chairman.
- we're doing creatively to make sure that what we're planting over the next 10 years is a much more efficient
Bills:
SB2
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill will increase competition, reduce waste, and deliver efficiency across the board.
- Thank you all for coming all the way here, as well as a resource witness for TWC.
- Thank you all for coming all the way here, as well as a resource witness for TWC.
- These innovations boost efficiency, productivity, and output while creating a competitive edge, an edge
- Second, the license term is extended to two years for efficiency.
Bills:
HB2963 , HB3005 , HB3287 , HB3288 , HB3289 , HB3290 , HB3344 , HB3712 , HB3862 , HB3874 , HB4196 , HB4308 , HB4901 , HB4984
Keywords:
digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 3862, which would restrict social media app use for minors and limit smartphone/social media access in classrooms. Supporters, including representatives from Champions for Childhood, argued that smartphones and social media are linked to addiction, distraction, cyberbullying, and worsening youth mental health, and said the bill would help parents and schools protect children. After testimony, the committee left HB 3862 pending.
Members then heard HB 3712, a construction retainage bill that would stop owners from withholding reserved funds on specially fabricated materials once they are delivered, approved, and warranted, while still allowing retainage for labor and installation. Witnesses from the precast concrete industry said current retainage practices delay payment for years and create financial risk for subcontractors and suppliers. The bill was left pending after closing. The committee also heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information for owners and independent repair providers, with carve-outs for medical devices, vehicles covered by existing repair agreements, trade secrets, and security protections. Support came from consumer, environmental, repair, and policy groups, while one witness from Safelite was neutral and urged removal of the MOU reference for auto manufacturers. HB 2963 was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4308, which would create county industrial development districts to attract industrial employers and finance infrastructure through local elections and a board structure. Supporters, including the Fort Bend County commissioner, said the bill would help counties diversify tax bases and create jobs; the bill was left pending. Later, the committee took up several pending bills and voted to report HB 74, HB 112, HB 2214, HB 3016, HB 3133, HB 3173, HB 3807, HB 4063, HB 4115, HB 5008, and HB 2652 favorably to the full House, with some sent to the Local and Consent Calendars. The committee also heard HB 3874 on construction contract transparency and HB 4196 on creating a task force to modernize manufacturing, both of which were left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 3344, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for re-roofing contractors; supporters said it would curb storm-chasing and protect homeowners, while one roofing contractor opposed it as too restrictive and argued existing fraud laws are sufficient. HB 3344 was also left pending.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> resources. Thank you for your time. resources. Thank you for your time.
- We Minnesota Forest Resources Council.
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- </c><01:21:33.480><c> Council</c> Minnesota Forest Resources Council Minnesota Forest Resources Council
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Excuse me, this clarification is a technical adjustment aimed at improving the operational efficiency
- I'm sure there's a resource witness here.
- I'm here as a resource witness and would be happy to answer any questions.
- I don't know of any Class 3 that have those kinds of resources. Categories.
- Textiles are still available as a resource.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- make sure everyone understands that the assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient
- On AB 411 Papan motion is do pass to now Resources Committee. Soria? Aye. Soria, aye. Alanis? Aye.
- The Natural Resources Agency established a goal of transitioning 10% of cropland to organic by 2030.
- Congratulations on your leadership on this and this is do pass as a minute to Natural Resources Committee
- Soria, a motion again do pass as amended to Natural Resources Committee. Soria, aye. Alanis? Aye.
Committee:
House Agriculture
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-14 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no need for a pregnancy resource center to be within the group.
- to candidates, and importantly resources to candidates, and importantly it<01:03:15.560><c> also</c>
- President, uh, so uh Senate Natural Resources and Energy did look at the changes that came over from
- This language was about appliance efficiency standards, as the national standards may be changing.
- This is keeping the status quo of the appliance efficiency standards that producers have to meet.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 5, February 13, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- :02.799><c> way</c><00:20:03.039><c> to</c> efficient and transparent way to efficient and transparent
- This was done to create efficiencies.
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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Feb 4th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's really just government efficiency. We have a housing crisis in America.
- But this is the first thing we need to fix, and that's we need to make government efficient.
- It's whether or not there's an efficient process and a fair process for enforcing the code.
- They need the resources in order to approve those and review those plans and get them approved.
- They need the resources in order to approve those and review those plans and get them approved.
Summary:
The committee first went into executive session on House Bill 2099, adopting a House committee substitute and an amendment clarifying language about non-private, non-commercial property and authorized agents, including executors, administrators, trustees, and verified heirs. Members discussed the amendment as a way to prevent people from exploiting recent obituaries to occupy property without authorization. The committee then voted unanimously to do pass the House committee substitute for HB 2099.
The main public hearing was on House Bill 1791, which would set deadlines for political subdivisions to act on building permit applications and reduce fees if deadlines are missed. The sponsor and supporters, including the Missouri Municipal League’s critics from the construction industry, argued the bill would reduce costly delays, improve predictability, and help housing and business development. Opponents from municipal groups said the bill could create liability concerns, impose one-size-fits-all mandates on cities of different sizes, and interfere with local inspection and safety processes. Several witnesses said they were willing to work on the bill’s definitions and timelines, but no vote was taken in the transcript.
The committee also heard House Bill 2465, which would let sole proprietors and single-member businesses obtain group health coverage outside the ACA framework and would revise the employee-count threshold from two to one, with discussion about whether the upper limit should remain 50 or be changed. Supporters said the bill would help small businesses, especially family-run firms, access more affordable and flexible coverage, including out-of-network options; one witness described personal difficulty obtaining coverage for a spouse who works in the business. Members raised questions about federal implications and the impact of changing the 50-employee cap, but the hearing ended without a recorded vote.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2717, a storage-unit and public notice bill that would modernize notice requirements by reducing reliance on newspaper advertisements, allow electronic delivery of rental agreements, shorten certain notice periods, and address storage units being used as housing. Supporters said the bill reflects current business practices and improves communication and efficiency, while opponents focused on preserving newspaper notice and raised concerns about public awareness and process. The sponsor said the bill had been repeatedly introduced in prior sessions and was intended to update the industry’s rules; the hearing concluded without final action in the transcript.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, I am not sure whether the efficiency or cost saving is, but when you're excluded from being at
- But what I would suggest is you need to have some quick and efficient way of addressing this.
- over-budget issue is, with facts and documentation, so that we can make the corrective measures efficiently
- This bill works similarly in that it's helping us identify how to best utilize AZDBS resources.
- So while they're not... ...helping us identify how to best utilize AZDBS resources.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 2663, which expands military leave protections by aligning state law language with federal military orders and clarifying that state and non-state employees called to service or training are covered. Representative Pena said the bill was intended to remove confusion and had no material impact on benefits. After brief supportive discussion, the committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2663 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then heard HB 2976, a bill establishing due process requirements before state or county entities can alter a justice of the peace’s statutory authority and clarifying the limits of administrative control over justice courts. Representative Hernandez and two Pima County justices of the peace testified in support, describing administrative orders that had removed local control without notice, findings, or a clear path to restoration. Leanna Garcia of the Arizona Supreme Court opposed the bill, arguing it conflicted with the Constitution’s grant of administrative supervision to the Supreme Court and that the court already uses complaint-driven oversight, education, and intervention when needed. After extensive debate over constitutional authority, due process, and the role of elected JPs, the committee voted 6-1 to recommend HB 2976 do pass.
Next, the committee considered HB 2406, which directs the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to study veterans’ awareness of available state, local, and federal benefits and report recommendations to improve outreach. Supporters said many veterans do not know the full range of benefits and that the study could identify gaps in awareness and help guide future outreach. Members questioned what exactly would be studied and whether a study was necessary, but several said the testimony clarified the bill’s purpose. The committee approved HB 2406 with a 5-1-1 vote.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2226, which requires courts at initial appearance to ask whether a defendant is a veteran so eligible cases can be referred to veterans programs or treatment/diversion options. Testimony in support said the inquiry would help identify veterans early and connect them to services at no cost. A member raised a Fifth Amendment concern that veteran status could be incriminating in some cases; the bill’s supporter agreed to an amendment clarifying that the answer could not be used against the defendant in later proceedings. The transcript ends during discussion of that proposed amendment, before a final committee vote on HB 2226 is shown.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Transportation REVISED- IS25-084 Removed - New Start Time - 1pm Oct 28th, 2025
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- checkpoint, the airport, airlines, partners like Clear, and TSA must all be aligned on the most efficient
- So you'd mentioned at the start of this that you guys are providing a more efficient and safer service
- algorithms, cloud-native architecture, and high-availability systems that enable scalable, cost-efficient
- However, the resources are strained because they're working for free.
- So our resources are strained, and everybody did not want to leave the protection of our airports or
Committee:
House Transportation
Summary:
The committee held an interim study on airport security vendors, prompted by Representative Hayes’s earlier House Bill 1271, which would have restricted Oklahoma airports from contracting with third-party identity verification companies such as Clear. Hayes explained the bill stemmed from concerns raised after a December 2022 TSA letter and broader questions about whether these vendors create security risks or bypass TSA screening. The committee heard first from Clear, then Idemia, and then Tulsa International Airport, with members focusing on how identity verification works, whether it differs from TSA screening, and whether the state should regulate these services.
Clear’s representative said the company provides an opt-in biometric identity verification service at airports, not physical screening, and that every passenger still goes through TSA screening. He said Clear operates in about 60 airports in roughly 40 states, has about 40,000 members in Oklahoma, and has paid more than $1.1 million to Oklahoma airports since launching in the state. Members questioned how Clear verifies IDs, whether Real ID is required, whether the company can manually override biometric checks, whether it shares data, and whether it has had security issues. Clear said it uses source corroboration with state DMV systems, does not sell data, has no manual override, and has worked with TSA on security upgrades after earlier concerns.
Idemia’s representative described the company’s broader biometrics work for Oklahoma and the federal government, including fingerprint systems for the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, civilian background-check enrollment, TSA checkpoint credential authentication technology, and TSA PreCheck enrollment. She said Idemia’s role stops at identity verification and that TSA retains responsibility for screening and for decisions about who enters trusted traveler programs. Tulsa International’s COO said Clear does not replace TSA, that TSA retains exclusive authority over screening, and that the airport leases space to Clear and receives revenue from the arrangement. No vote was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and testimony.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So I... ...you know, an allocation of resources to be able to do so.
- These resources will increase the number of new residency programs in California.
- The grant funds directly from DHCS, limiting our flexibility and efficiency.
- It includes 16 permanent positions and two-year limited-term resources equivalent to 11 positions.
- Our fourth BCP is for the CalEVV resources, looking for four permanent positions.
Summary:
The committee heard a budget oversight hearing on the Department of Health Care Services, focusing first on the overall Medi-Cal budget and a March General Fund loan to cover a current-year shortfall. DHCS said the 2025-26 budget proposal totals $193.4 billion, with Medi-Cal projected at $188.1 billion total funds and $42.1 billion General Fund, driven by higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, managed care growth, and costs tied to eligibility expansions and the COVID-era redetermination unwinding. The department said the $3.44 billion loan was needed to manage cash flow and ensure timely payments to providers and plans, while the LAO noted Medi-Cal’s cash-basis budgeting creates volatility and that more detailed estimates would come with the May Revision. Members discussed federal Medicaid threats, the need for transparency on cost drivers, and the impact of pharmacy spending, long-term care, and immigration-related coverage expansions.
The second major topic was family health programs, including California Children’s Services, the continuous coverage unwinding, and opioid settlement fund spending. DHCS described CCS funding methodology changes, ongoing county stakeholder work, and a delayed rollout of CCS monitoring and oversight until July 1, 2025, while county representatives and advocates argued the program is underfunded and asked for more technical assistance and a delay in implementation. On the unwinding, the department explained that federal redetermination flexibilities helped maintain coverage after the pandemic, but the Governor’s budget proposes ending them at the end of June 2025; advocates urged making the flexibilities permanent to avoid coverage losses. For opioid settlement funds, DHCS and Finance said the budget increases funding for naloxone distribution while reducing other harm-reduction spending based on updated settlement revenues, prompting criticism from members and public commenters who argued the change would weaken effective harm-reduction programs.
The hearing also included an update on Proposition 35 implementation. DHCS said the voter-approved measure continuously appropriates MCO tax revenues beginning in 2025, with up to $4.6 billion annually available for specified Medi-Cal and provider investments in 2025 and 2026, but implementation depends on consultation with the required stakeholder advisory committee. The department and LAO noted uncertainty about future federal rules affecting the MCO tax after 2026. Public testimony largely supported maintaining Medi-Cal expansions, protecting immigrant coverage, preserving harm-reduction funding, and increasing support for community health workers, pediatric dental care, and CCS county administration. No votes were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 4, 2026 - PM
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We are looking resource plans.
- </c> resource program self-supp. resource program self-supp.
- They'll do the planning, optimize the resources, make sure those resources and loads on this islanded
- And then the islanded resource owner will be making sure that the resource is working and maintained
- </c> forecasting in their integrated resource forecasting in their integrated resource plan.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Friday, January 30th, 2026, House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
- provide a couple reminders, whether this is your first time in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Resources Committee or your 500th time.
- We're always happy to have you here in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- So we appreciate you bringing a little flair to the Ag and Natural Resources Committee today.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2619, which would create a joint legislative task force to review and recommend ways to reduce regulatory burdens in agriculture, and on House Joint Memorial 4009, which asks Congress to ensure federal wildfire response agencies remain capable of protecting communities, natural resources, and firefighter safety. On HB 2619, the prime sponsor and supporters from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, cattle, wheat, potato, onion, and dairy interests said the bill responds to farm stress and suicide concerns by examining regulatory overload; WSDA supported the concept but noted a fiscal note, and members discussed whether the task force scope and cost could be reduced before policy cutoff. On HJM 4009, staff and the sponsor described the memorial as a request for stronger federal wildfire capacity and coordination, with testimony from tribes, counties, forest landowners, conservation groups, and public employees emphasizing wildfire risk, smoke impacts, and the importance of federal-state cooperation; the committee also repeatedly tied the memorial to support for state wildfire funding under 1168 and heard broad support for restoring that funding.
The committee then took up House Bill 2221, which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to designate at-risk ungulate populations and begin predator mitigation when certain population declines occur, while also requiring annual reporting and white-tailed deer surveys. The sponsor argued the bill addresses rapidly declining deer and elk herds, predator pressure, food security, and rural economies in northeast Washington. Supporters included some local residents, ranchers, sheriffs, county officials, and the Colville Tribes, who said predators, livestock conflicts, and reduced hunting opportunity are harming communities and that the state should act more aggressively. Opponents included WDFW staff, Washington Wildlife First, the Sierra Club, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and other conservation voices, who said the bill is not scientifically supported, would be costly, and wrongly blames predators rather than habitat, forage, weather, disease, and vehicle collisions; several said predator control would have limited value and could undermine wolf recovery. Some agricultural and sportsmen groups supported the bill in principle but asked for amendments, especially to remove or revise the in-state wolf translocation provision. No final votes or executive action were taken in the hearing.