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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington State is unique in having an office within the state government dedicated to the mission of
- State who are located in Washington State.
- State that are located in Washington State.
- You can't give away Washington State funds, taxpayers' funds.
- This is not fair to the victims of Washington State.
Keywords:
child safety, near fatalities, public reporting, child welfare, transparency, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, abortion medications, reproductive health, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion access
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee held public hearings on two bills before moving into executive session on several measures. SB 5977, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, would require DCYF to publish near-fatality review reports within 180 days and post them publicly, with confidential information redacted; the sponsor said the goal was transparency, accountability, and child protection. No one testified on the bill. SB 6184, the Office of Homeless Youth request bill sponsored by the chair, would modernize and clarify OHY statutes, including allowing crisis residential centers to withhold immediate parental notification for compelling reasons such as protected health care, renaming and making permanent the H-Sync program, expanding youth housing eligibility and uses of funds, and updating terminology; OHY, advocates, school-based support providers, and a youth testifier all spoke in support, emphasizing flexibility, respectful language, and better support for unhoused youth.
In executive session, the committee adopted the proposed substitute for SB 5681 and sent it to Ways and Means after rejecting an amendment that would have lowered the age for developmental disability services. For SB 5917, dealing with Department of Corrections distribution of abortion medication, the committee adopted one amendment to prioritize Indian health care providers and urban Indian health organizations, rejected numerous other amendments, and advanced the bill as amended to Rules. The committee also rejected all proposed amendments to SB 5942 except one technical amendment renaming the DCYF Oversight Board as the DCYF Accountability Board and keeping it in the governor’s office; the bill then passed to Rules. SB 6024, which would avoid duplicative audits for community residential providers, passed without amendment.
The committee adopted a technical amendment to SB 6036, allowing certain former foster care licensees to be exempt from adult family home licensing when caring for an aging-out foster youth, and sent it to Rules. For SB 6085, the committee adopted an amendment restoring law library funding from the institutional welfare account, rejected several transparency and spending restrictions, and advanced the bill to Ways and Means. Across the executive session, most other amendments offered by Sen. Christian were rejected, and the committee repeatedly voted to move the bills forward despite his objections; the final actions were to advance the measures as amended or in proposed substitute form, with the bills passing subject to signatures.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- My location is in a rural area of Washington State called Benton City.
- We are struggling in Washington State with job growth. It's been abysmal.
- This is 1,500 family wage jobs for the state of Washington.
- I'm here representing the Allied Daily Newspapers of Washington, the Washington State Association of
- Connor Haggerty with Washington State University here today, confining my remarks to Section 26.
Keywords:
durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval
Summary:
House Finance heard a series of bill briefings and public hearings on tax and revenue measures. HB 2175 would exempt free durable medical equipment providers from retail sales and use tax on certain equipment purchases; the sponsor and a nonprofit provider testified that the bill would help charitable organizations furnish wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, beds, and similar items at no cost to patients, while staff said the Department of Revenue expects a small general fund revenue loss and some administrative costs. HB 2608, a reintroduced version of last year’s HB 1210, would require nuclear facility projects seeking the targeted urban area property tax exemption to meet specified labor standards and allow cities extra time to complete projects; supporters said it would help attract major clean-energy manufacturing and jobs, while opponents from contractor groups, environmental advocates, and others objected to the PLA/labor requirements, the tax preference for nuclear projects, and the potential impact on competition and local taxpayers. The committee also heard HB 2227, which would extend an existing REIT exemption for self-help housing to other nonprofit affordable homeownership programs such as community land trusts; sponsors and housing providers said it would lower closing costs and preserve long-term affordability, and staff said the exemption applies to the nonprofit-to-buyer sale, not later resales. HB 2528 would let counties and cities that voluntarily fully plan under the Growth Management Act impose the second local REIT without voter approval; supporters said it would give all GMA cities the same tools to fund sidewalks, ADA work, and other infrastructure, while opponents argued it would raise homeownership costs and remove voter approval for a tax increase.
The committee then heard HB 2292, which would subject gains from qualified small business stock to Washington’s capital gains tax beginning in 2026. Staff said the bill would affect about 260 taxpayers and raise roughly $1.2 million in fiscal year 2027, while the sponsor argued it closes a loophole that mainly benefits wealthy investors and does not affect the standard deduction or other existing exemptions. Testimony split sharply: tax policy advocates supported the bill as a way to make the tax code less regressive, while startup founders, venture and tech industry representatives, and small business groups warned it would discourage investment, hurt founders and early employees, and push innovation activity out of state. Finally, HB 2257 was briefed as a Department of Revenue request bill making technical and administrative tax-code changes, largely to codify guidance tied to last year’s sales-tax-on-services legislation; staff said the changes are intended to clarify definitions, exclusions, sourcing, and related tax treatment, and DOR testified in support, explaining that the bill would give taxpayers statutory certainty for rules the department has already been enforcing administratively.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, and and you were proposing the law school would be which university would be the university that
- It doesn't cost the state any money.
- The idea of this is to send it straight to the state, I mean, to ask the universities to send it to the
- state auditor's office.
- I'm also a faculty member in the School of Social Work at Texas State University and a former homo-lesbian
Bills:
HB1784, HB2088, HB3062, HB3475, HB3741, HB4279, HB4763, HB5154, HB5294, HB5508, SB1401, HB232, HB232
Keywords:
students, homeless, foster care, higher education, liaison officer, housing assistance, transition support, law school, Rio Grande Valley, legal education, public university, accreditation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, mental health resources, substance abuse education, El Paso, university system, funding, public education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I simply execute state law. The State Bar runs the athletics. I'm asking your opinion.
- In fact, four states—Indiana, Iowa...
- This bill does require them to make a policy that reflects the state policy.
- During a core class time or a state exam course.
- We know it works because many other states have similar laws.
Keywords:
residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension, reporting requirements, released time, religious instruction
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We passed legislation to provide workers' compensation for state employees and Compensation for state
- On line 121, Athens State University, we've added $250,000 for operations and maintenance.
- There's also the University of... maintenance. There's also the University of Montevallo.
- Alabama is kind of the flagship state for this program.
- Agriculture research and extension service to the state.
Keywords:
education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- State universities. state grants for the fiscal year state grants for the fiscal year 2024<00:31:57.159
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- A student with an average State Grant would get a State Grant Plus scholarship of about $800.
- And then, finally, at Minnesota State colleges, the average State Grant is about $1,400.
Keywords:
higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (11-2-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XePnZuGfvpQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:11
Approval of October Minutes 00:02:03
Introduction of Guests: 00:02:39
Centralized Tax Reporting & Distribution System for State & Local Transient Room Taxes November 1 Report 00:03:29
Motor Vehicle Rental/Ride Share Business & Associated Fees 00:23:09
University Capital Project Requests 00:40:00
Follow-up Information from Prior Meeting & Correspondence Received 01:26:31, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1662 requires the State Board of Education, the Washington Professional Educator Standards
- Board, the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, and the Washington State Charter School Commission
- state districts from other Washington state districts.
- I've served as a school psychologist in Washington State for the past 27 years.
- It is simply a codification in state law to ensure that we in the state of Washington continue to do
Keywords:
education agencies, administrative independence, superintendent, education reform, agency authority, education, school boards, district adjustments, administrative boundaries, educational governance, military families, child stability, transitional schooling, support services, special education, parental rights, educational access, evaluation reports, disability services, unhoused
Summary:
The House Education Committee met in executive session on House Bill 1662 and House Bill 1683, then moved into public hearing on House Bill 2534, House Bill 2557, and House Bill 2594. HB 1662, as a third substitute, would require several education-related boards and commissions to transition to independent administrative services and operational independence, with OSPI providing transition support through the 2027 fiscal year. Members and the prime sponsor emphasized agency independence and better use of funds; the committee voted 19-0 to report the bill out with a do pass recommendation.
HB 1683 would set minimum numbers of school directors elected by director district for certain school districts, with the substitute changing enrollment thresholds and effective dates. Supporters said it would improve representation for parents and students, while opponents argued it would impose an unfunded mandate and micromanage local districts. The committee approved the substitute bill 11-8, also with a do pass recommendation.
During public hearing, HB 2534 drew broad support from school officials, military family advocates, and education groups. The bill would expand enrollment flexibility for military-connected students, allow pre-arrival enrollment, extend proof-of-residency timelines, and require quicker handling of IEP and Section 504 transfers; several witnesses supported the goal but asked for a technical amendment to avoid shortening evaluation timelines. HB 2557 would require school districts to provide parents or guardians a copy of special education evaluation reports five school days before eligibility meetings; supporters said this would help families prepare, while school psychologists and some district staff warned it could compress already tight evaluation timelines and delay services. HB 2594 would codify McKinney-Vento homeless student protections into state law, assign related duties to OSPI and districts, and require periodic state reporting; it received strong support from advocates, school staff, and the prime sponsor, who said it would strengthen stability, accountability, and access for homeless students. The committee adjourned after public testimony, noting the bills could be eligible for executive action the following week.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Education Oversight REVISED: SB2045 - Added Apr 13th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Education Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- It amends state law to prohibit individuals from serving on a school board if they're related to another
- It just changes whether they can qualify for in-state tuition or out-of-state tuition rates.
- Whether they can qualify for in-state tuition or out-of-state tuition rates.
- Senate Bill 1614 is a request from the State Department of Education.
- SB 1725 allows colleges and universities to... ...your patience again on this little marathon.
Bills:
SB710, SB843, SB1317, SB1338, SB1410, SB1477, SB1489, SB1593, SB1614, SB1630, SB1632, SB1633, SB1670, SB1726, SB1734, SB1725, SB1735, SB1894, SB1975, SB346, SB2045
Keywords:
teacher preparation, teacher education, teacher shortage, teacher workforce, educator pipeline, alternative certification, apprenticeship, residency program, paraprofessional pathway, high school to teacher pathway, nontraditional teacher candidates, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, TeachForwardOK, higher education, public school districts, workforce development, grant program, technical assistance provider, mastery-based assessment, emergency clause
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Education Oversight REVISED: SB2045 - Added Apr 13th, 2026
Education Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- It amends state law to prohibit individuals from serving on a school board if they're related to another
- that aligns the oversight of the technology centers, career tech schools, more directly under the State
- Those 400 students in the state. But this does not prevent any student from attending college.
- It just changes whether they can qualify for in-state tuition or out-of-state tuition rates.
- Senate Bill 1614 is a request from the State Department of Education.
Bills:
SB710, SB843, SB1317, SB1338, SB1410, SB1477, SB1489, SB1593, SB1614, SB1630, SB1632, SB1633, SB1670, SB1726, SB1734, SB1725, SB1735, SB1894, SB1975, SB346, SB2045
Keywords:
teacher preparation, teacher education, teacher shortage, teacher workforce, educator pipeline, alternative certification, apprenticeship, residency program, paraprofessional pathway, high school to teacher pathway, nontraditional teacher candidates, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, TeachForwardOK, higher education, public school districts, workforce development, grant program, technical assistance provider, mastery-based assessment, emergency clause
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a long series of education-related bills, including measures on school board nepotism rules (SB 843), preserving the Ag in the Classroom program in statute (SB 1410), shifting oversight of technology centers to the State Board of Career and Technology Education (SB 1735), teacher certification and hiring transparency (SB 346), AP exam access (SB 1975), in-state tuition alignment with federal law after a consent judgment (SB 1633), teacher professional development caps (SB 1894), portability of career teacher status between districts (SB 1317), recess requirements and discipline limits (SB 2045), expanding the Teach Forward Program (SB 710), limiting concurrent enrollment to students 21 and under (SB 1477), special education training and parent-record review rights (SB 1489), a teacher induction program for new and emergency-certified teachers (SB 1614), graduate-level teacher training requirements (SB 1726), career assessment test selection and credit transfer authority (SB 1632), OSU-Tulsa governance changes (SB 1593), virtual days for certain high school students not taking the ACT (SB 1630), R&D rebate modernization (SB 1670), AI guardrails in schools (SB 1734), and security fees for student organizations that cannot be based on viewpoint or content (SB 1725). Several bills drew brief questions, especially SB 1633, SB 1489, SB 1477, SB 1614, SB 1726, and SB 1725, but no substantive opposition was recorded beyond a few nay votes on some measures.
Most bills were moved by due pass motions and approved by voice or roll-call votes, often unanimously or near-unanimously. Notable recorded opposition included SB 1633 and SB 1725, each passing with a few nays, and SB 1726 passing 7-2. SB 1338 was laid over until Wednesday. The meeting concluded with notice of another committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 9 a.m., and the committee adjourned.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I've served on an HOA board as well, and now as a member of an HOA, as many people in Washington State
- Many people in Washington State, both in multifamily buildings and standalone homes, do reside in HOAs
- It also adds the Washington State Housing Finance Commission and city or county funds designated for
- Among many other things, we work on land use and housing regulations here in Washington State.
- Brian Enslow here on behalf of the Washington State Association of Counties, signed in pro on 1345.
Keywords:
residential building, construction permits, housing development, planning efficiency, state regulations, affordable housing, homelessness, homeless shelter, emergency shelter, emergency housing, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, low-income housing, very low-income, extremely low-income, housing crisis, land use, zoning, local preemption
Summary:
The Senate Housing Committee met on cutoff day and first considered two gubernatorial appointments to the Housing Finance Commission. Aaron T. McGrath and Ann T. Malone each testified about their backgrounds in affordable housing, finance, and related volunteer work, and both were warmly supported by committee members. No votes were taken on the appointments during the hearing portion described.
The committee then heard and later advanced several housing-related bills. ESHB 1500 would expand and standardize condominium and HOA resale certificate requirements by adding reserve studies, audits, and governing documents, limiting certain fees, allowing rush charges, and creating enforcement rights; the bill drew support from Realtors and community association representatives, though they raised concerns about third-party processing and attorney fee provisions. EHB 1501 would require associations to respond to certified written inquiries from unit owners within 30 days, allow reasonable rules on frequency and manner of inquiries, and provide attorney fee recovery in enforcement actions; testimony supported the consumer-protection goal but asked for clearer limits and coordination with existing HOA law. EHB 1345 would allow detached accessory dwelling units outside urban growth areas under detailed local standards, water/septic requirements, and code enforcement rules; it received broad support from builders, counties, and housing advocates as a rural housing option.
In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and passed several bills out of committee: SB 5470 on detached ADUs outside UGAs, SB 5729 on streamlining affordable housing permitting, SB 6015 on permit-ready residential building plans, SB 6069 on supportive, transitional, and emergency housing, SB 6096 on delayed utility connection fees, SB 6200 on portable cooling devices for tenants, SB 6201 on social housing tax exemptions, SB 6214 on land bank authorities, and SB 6237 on flood-risk disclosures in rental housing. Most were sent either to Rules or Ways and Means, and several members noted ongoing stakeholder negotiations and concerns about implementation, liability, local control, and fiscal impacts.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Short line rails are an asset to every citizen in the state of Washington.
- Short line rails are an asset to every citizen in the state of Washington.
- border, they just put it on rail and nobody in Washington state benefits from that.
- No worker in Washington state benefits from that.
- home prices have risen more in Washington State than in any other state in the Union.
Keywords:
freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, there are kit homes or pallet-type shelters that are being used in the state of Washington currently
- State.
- State.
- The big picture that we're looking at is the future of all ports in the state of Washington and how we
- State.
Keywords:
freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- That totals about $145 billion that they contribute to the state of Washington.
- All immigrants in the state of Washington are not here illegally.
- I currently have 20 employees here in Washington State.
- In that case, why are we penalizing Washington state workers for actions Why are we penalizing Washington
- I am a small business owner in Washington State.
Keywords:
public employers, employee information, bargaining representatives, labor relations, union representation, immigrant worker protections, immigrant rights, worker protections, I-9 audit, Form I-9, employment eligibility verification, workplace raid, federal immigration inspection, employer notice, anti-retaliation, retaliation, Attorney General enforcement, private right of action, labor law, workplace rights
Summary:
The committee first took up executive action on several bills, deferring action on HB 2091 and HB 2243 and advancing HB 2264. HB 2264 would allow workers who voluntarily participate in an employer-initiated layoff or reduction-in-force plan to receive unemployment insurance benefits if their separation results from the plan. Supporters said it would remove confusing language and help laid-off workers access benefits; a member noted similar confusion from past layoffs. The committee voted 9-0 to report HB 2264 out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then heard HB 2091, which would extend existing collective bargaining information-sharing requirements to state agencies and certain other public employers covered by the Personnel System Reform Act. The bill would require those employers to provide unions with employee contact and job information, including personal email addresses, so unions can communicate with represented workers. The prime sponsor and union witnesses said the change would close a gap left by prior legislation and improve communication; there was no opposition testimony in the excerpt, and action on the bill was deferred.
The bulk of the meeting focused on HB 2218, a workers’ compensation bill that would expand provider choice, require notice to injured workers about their right to choose providers, limit employer steering, allow deviation from treatment guidelines when medically appropriate, speed utilization review, expand continued treatment and reopening options for certain claims, and require written notice and appeal rights when providers are removed from the network. Supporters, including labor, injured-worker advocates, firefighters, and physicians, said the current system delays care and over-relies on rigid guidelines; opponents from business groups and the Department of Labor and Industries warned the bill would weaken evidence-based standards, increase costs, and create vague new penalties. No vote was taken on HB 2218 in the excerpt.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 2105, as proposed substitute, which would require employers to notify workers after an ICE Form I-9 inspection notice, share inspection results, post worker-rights notices, and limit voluntary disclosure of worker records without a subpoena or warrant, with enforcement by the Attorney General and private lawsuits. Supporters framed the bill as a due-process and worker-protection measure for immigrant workers and mixed-status families, while business and county representatives argued the notice and record-sharing requirements, short timelines, and penalties were too burdensome and could conflict with federal enforcement or discourage hiring. No final action on HB 2105 was taken in the excerpt.
HI
Keywords:
HB2271, Hawaii budget, emergency appropriation, public employment cost items, collective bargaining, labor grievances, temporary hazard pay, state employees, bargaining unit 1, bargaining unit 10, BU-1, BU-10, Department of Education, University of Hawaii, general fund, revolving funds, interdepartmental transfers, settlement agreement, arbitration award, court order
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill has no estimated state fiscal impact. There is a striking amendment labeled A.
- Part of what we're seeing is once again the state is prescribing what needs to happen.
- I think they're great homeownership opportunities in Washington.
- Thank you for your commitment, your dedication, and your service to the state.
- Thank you for your commitment, your dedication, and your service to the state.
Bills:
HB2664
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- You said it was Pennsylvania State University.
- Assistant Chair, you said it was Pennsylvania State University.
- University of Washington teaching anything.
- of Washington, Evergreen State, and Western Washington University.
- I represent the Washington State Council of Firefighters.
Keywords:
ink of hope act, mental health, substance use, rehabilitation, community support, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, student access, financial aid, consumer protections, school closures, educational programs, student rights, emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, encampments
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several post-secondary and workforce-related bills. House Bill 2427 would require tattoo artists to complete annual human trafficking awareness training through the Department of Licensing. The prime sponsor and a trafficking survivor testified that tattoo artists may be in a position to notice branding or other signs of trafficking and connect victims to help. One opponent argued the bill would impose compelled speech and burdensome annual training requirements. The hearing closed without a vote.
House Bill 2458 would expand Washington College Grant eligibility to approved non-degree credential programs. Supporters from community and technical colleges, workforce partners, and United Way said the bill would help students in short-term, job-aligned programs such as construction, CDL, IT, and other credentials that lead to family-wage jobs and better access to financial aid. House Bill 2474 would expand student consumer protections when a school or program closes, including required teach-outs or transfer options, refunds, and voiding certain student debt. The Student Achievement Council and student advocates supported the bill as a needed update, while independent private colleges raised concerns about financial penalties, program flexibility, and differences from existing accreditation standards.
House Bill 2589 would regulate encampments on public higher education campuses by limiting them to registered student organizations or recognized bargaining units, requiring notice and institutional approval, and allowing removal of unauthorized encampments. The sponsor said it was a content-neutral campus safety measure that would not ban protest, while supporters cited recent campus encampments and safety concerns; opponents argued it could burden speech and should not apply to private nonprofit colleges. House Bill 2540 would extend EMT recertification intervals from three to six years for EMTs certified in Washington for at least 10 years, while keeping ongoing training requirements unchanged. Firefighter and EMS supporters said it would reduce administrative burden and costs. No bills were voted on during the meeting, and the chair reminded members of amendment request deadlines for the following week.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- age and discretion at the premises and also sending a copy by certified mail posted from within the state
- Service is deemed complete when it is deposited in the mail by certified mail posted from within the state
- through the mail, service is deemed complete when the copy is deposited in the mail from within the state
- My name is Daniel Bannon, speaking on behalf of the Rental Housing Association of Washington and over
- 6,000 small housing providers across the state.
Bills:
HB2664
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
Summary:
The housing committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2664, with Vice Chair Natasha Hill presiding in place of Chair Peterson. Staff explained that the bill would remove the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer notices and related notices, instead allowing service by regular mail from within the state, and would change the mailing rules for notices when the tenant is not on the premises. Representative April Connors, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to clean up notice provisions affected by last session’s changes and ensure renters actually receive notices without having to pick up certified mail at the post office. One member asked whether lease renewals were included; Connors said they were not and indicated she would discuss that issue with other sponsors.
Testimony was unanimously in support. Housing providers, property managers, landlord associations, and business groups said certified mail has created significant administrative burden, added costs, and often results in notices being returned undelivered. Several witnesses said regular mail would be more practical and more likely to reach tenants, while also reducing costs that can be passed on to owners and renters. Some also argued the current process can be inconvenient or intrusive for tenants, especially those who cannot easily get to a post office or who prefer not to have notices posted on their doors.
No one testified in opposition. Committee members asked few questions, and no votes or amendments were taken during the hearing. The chair closed the public hearing after the final testimony and a brief congratulatory comment to Vice Chair Hill for chairing the committee.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- Believes, but would you believe that the state vet's primary focus is animal health and disease?
- State vet ensures that the food safety in Oklahoma as far as how animals are raised and that industry
- Does the state vet Have any impact on deer farms and wildlife within the state of Oklahoma?
- industry in the state of Oklahoma.
- in the state Of Oklahoma.
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 3977 amends the qualifications of the state veterinarian to include experience in food, animal, and
- Does the state vet, though, have any impact on deer farms and wildlife within the state of Oklahoma?
- So the state vet is very, very important, and it's important to our agriculture industry in the state
- Oh, commas. ...our agriculture industry in the state of Oklahoma.
- mushroom of the state of Oklahoma.
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
Summary:
The Agriculture Committee heard and advanced a series of bills focused on burn bans, poultry waste regulation, veterinary qualifications, wildlife, and land management. House Bill 3406, presented by Senator Hines, would make burn bans easier to declare when conditions warrant, require earlier review so bans do not linger unnecessarily, remove certain local fire departments from the decision process, and preserve a prescribed-burn exemption for farmers. After questions about the shortened ban period and the removal of local fire departments, the bill passed 12-0.
House Bill 2975, presented by Senator Woods, was amended to restore contact information for poultry litter haulers and to streamline nutrient management plan amendments for poultry waste that is moved off-site and land-applied. Department of Agriculture testimony said the change would reduce duplication for producers who both export and land-apply litter while maintaining tracking of waste management. The bill passed 11-2. House Bill 3977, also by Senator Woods, would add food-animal and veterinary practice experience to the qualifications for the state veterinarian; members discussed whether wildlife experience should also be considered, but the bill passed unanimously 13-0.
The committee also passed House Bill 3263, designating the morel mushroom as the state mushroom in honor of David Beyer, and House Bill 2988, which expands harmful woody species to include redberry juniper, ash juniper, and honey mesquite and broadens the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act statewide. Members emphasized the impact of red cedars on water use and wildfire risk. House Bill 3404, a follow-up measure on prescribed burns, passed 12-0, and House Bill 1770, directing OSU and its veterinary college to conduct elk population studies in northwest Oklahoma, passed 10-2 after questions about cost and the role of Wildlife Department studies. The chair then adjourned the meeting.