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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 06:30 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • The governor's task force on data centers also made it very clear that as we are citing more of these
  • data centers in Washington, that this should not undermine our state's clean energy laws.
  • to get the inspiration to be competitive in this business culture that we're seeing thriving with data
  • This is heavily impacting CETA and the increased regulation and compliance enforcement that we've seen
  • I want to thank the stakeholders on this bill, both in industry and on the regulators' side, for a lot
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And there are data, for example, the U.S.
  • President, we need to ensure that we protect student athletes and properly regulate sports betting on
  • And this bill brings this type of betting under some kind of regulation.
  • And this bill brings this type of betting under some kind of regulation.
  • And that got me thinking that we have a conflict with our regulations.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Summary: The Senate convened with roll call, the colors presented by the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer by Pastor Jesse Bradley. The journal was approved, and the chamber received House messages announcing passage of several bills, including House Bill 1687, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1960, House Bill 102, and Substitute House Bill 1. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 8684, which honored Washingtonians with ties to Team USA at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina. Senator Riccelli spoke in support, praising the athletes’ determination and Washington connections. The resolution passed by voice vote. The Senate next considered gubernatorial appointments. Brian C. Bennett was confirmed 49-0 as Director of the Washington State Lottery, with Senator Lovick speaking in support and highlighting Bennett’s public service and transition-team work. Angela Ramirez was then confirmed 49-0 as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, with Senators Claire Wilson and Christian praising her experience, commitment, and attention to human services issues. After the confirmations, the Senate stood at ease for caucuses.