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• We have ensured that nonprofits are protected as best as possible.
• it is for smaller nonprofits to even compete.
• We have ensured that nonprofits are protected as best as possible.
• So I flag. is for smaller nonprofits to even compete.
• Some are like sponsoring an event, for example, or supporting a particular nonprofit organization.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Transcript Highlights:

• In the past, there was an understanding that uh when there was a nonprofit to a nonprofit, if there was
• And I will pass it off to our testifier.” nonprofit prepared meals programs from nonprofit prepared meals
• In the past, there was an understanding that uh when there was a nonprofit to a nonprofit, if there was
• u a nonprofit to a nonprofit,<00:15:21.440><c> if</c><00:15:21.680><c> there</c><00:15:21.839><c> was
• </c><00:15:22.000><c> prepared,</c><00:15:22.720><c> it</c> nonprofit, if there was prepared, it nonprofit

Bills: HF238 , HF3381 , HF3754 , HF1049

Committee: House Taxes

Transcript Highlights:

• Colleagues, I rise to present my guests with the Nonprofit Leadership Collaborative.
• So in San Joaquin County, we are proud to be home to over 2,000 nonprofit organizations...
• Each month, over 18 of the county's largest and most impactful nonprofit...
• He has also been recognized locally and nationally for his work in the nonprofit field.
• A nonprofit organization that successfully prevented the construction of a jail in Boyle Heights.

Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then made a series of guest introductions recognizing Vaisakhi celebrations, nonprofit leaders from San Joaquin County, immigrant and refugee advocate Liu Yang, students from Somerdale Elementary School, Trustee Sylvia Leong, and a Leadership Torrance delegation. The chamber also took up several procedural motions, including a successful motion to withdraw SB 100 from Budget Committee and send it to the second reading file, and unanimous consent to re-refer several Assembly bills to different committees. On the floor, members considered a number of bills and resolutions. AB 238 on wildfire relief, providing up to a year of mortgage forbearance for fire-impacted homeowners, passed with urgency. AB 373 on client-directed representation for non-minor dependents in foster care passed unanimously, as did AB 287 requiring accessible parking for curbside voting at vote centers. AB 628, requiring new residential leases to include a working refrigerator and stove, passed 49-8. ACR 15 designating April 15 as California Propane Day was adopted by voice vote after adding 55 co-authors. AB 483, requiring disclosure and limiting fees for early termination in fixed-term installment contracts, passed 43-11. AB 234, an urgency bill allowing the Assembly Speaker and Senate Pro Tem or their designees to sit on the Fair Plan governing committee, passed 60-0. The Assembly also heard several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including for Gustavo Camacho Lopez, retired firefighter William Brett Potter, and Rob Ashley. The day concluded with announcements of committee meetings and the next floor session schedule, followed by adjournment until April 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. A later vote change noted Assembly Member McKinnor changed her vote on AB 483 from aye to not voting.

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• So, look, it's a nonprofit. It's millions of dollars.
• So, look, it's a nonprofit. It's millions of dollars.
• So, look, it's a nonprofit. It's millions of dollars.
• So, look, it's a nonprofit. It's millions of dollars.
• I just know nonprofits were mentioned.

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• As a small nonprofit, our farm program currently has two employees, myself and a As a small nonprofit
• Nonprofit. Nonprofit. Okay. Say that again? Nonprofit. Nonprofit.
• Oh, in terms of the burden to nonprofits versus the burden to farmers, nonprofits are the ones that are
• Oh, in terms of the burden to nonprofits versus the burden to farmers, nonprofits are the ones that are
• “We are a nonprofit in the same boat as many nonprofits.

Bills: HCR41 , HB11 , HB227 , HB243 , HB278 , HB335 , HB424 , HB454 , HB455 , HB492 , HB623 , HB641 , HB660 , HB708 , HB719 , HB940 , HB1029 , HB1053 , HB1069 , HB1077

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings

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• So, and we're talking about nonprofits.
• Or nonprofits. Uh-huh.
• This is for nonprofits only. Right. But can they now tax that for a nonprofit? Local governments?
• This is for nonprofits only. Right. But can they now, can they now tax that for a nonprofit?
• I'm a marine biologist working for a Tacoma-based environmental conservation nonprofit.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 1364 would raise from $5,000 to $15,000 the gross revenue thresholds for charitable and nonprofit organizations to conduct bingo, raffles, and amusement games without a gambling license, and would also raise related local tax thresholds; supporters said it is an inflation adjustment that helps volunteer nonprofits, while no opposition was heard before the hearing closed. HB 2632 would replace most uses of “alien” in state law with “non-citizen,” with exceptions for federal-law requirements and non-human uses; the sponsor described it as a dignity and accuracy measure rooted in refugee experience, while supporters and opponents debated whether it is respectful and clearer or instead unnecessary and potentially confusing. HB 2447 would designate the blunt-nosed six-gill shark as Washington’s official state shark; testimony from the sponsor, children, marine advocates, and scientists emphasized education, conservation, Puget Sound ecology, and local pride, and the hearing closed without opposition testimony. HB 2637 would exempt certain personal information from Public Records Act disclosure, including age, address, birthplace, precise location data, government identifiers, and consumer utility data; supporters framed it as privacy and safety protection, while opponents argued it would reduce transparency and could interfere with federal immigration enforcement. In executive session, the committee took action on three bills. HB 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions for concealed pistol licenses and permit-to-purchase firearm applications, was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2401, establishing the Boys and Men’s Commission, was also reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote, with some members supporting the concept but expressing concern about funding. HB 2574, which addresses removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots and related vote-count procedures, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote after members discussed the need to clarify election procedures in rare cases. The committee deferred action on HB 2520.

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• Our next review is a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing development.
• Our next review is a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing development.
• Between 2017 and 2024, 30 nonprofit developers claimed one or more exemptions under the preference.
• Between 2017 and 2024, 30 nonprofit developers claimed one or more exemptions under the preference.
• So they're nonprofit, public corporations, and created for... Financing for public priorities.

Bills: SB5754

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: public bank, state bank, finance, banking regulations, economic development, state investment

Transcript Highlights:

• Our next review is a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing development.
• The preference provides a state and local property tax exemption to nonprofit organizations.
• Appendix C of the report provides detail on each of the individual nonprofit developers.
• Appendix C of the report provides detail on each of the individual nonprofit developers.
• Revenue to the nonprofit? Yeah, revenue to the nonprofit. Thank you. Great. Any further questions?

Summary: House Finance met in work session on January 13, 2026, beginning with the introduction of new member Rep. Janice Zahn and a reminder about short-session amendment deadlines. The committee then heard JLARC’s 2025 tax preference performance reviews, covering nine preferences. JLARC recommended continuing several preferences, including natural gas transportation fuel exemptions, reduced B&O rates for travel agents and tour operators, a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing developers, a property tax exemption for multipurpose senior centers, a sales and use tax remittance for disabled veteran adapted housing, a trade convention attendance nexus exemption, a B&O exemption for agricultural fertilizer and seed sales, and a hazardous substance tax exemption for certain pesticides. JLARC also recommended allowing unused silicon smelter-related preferences to expire. Members asked about legislative intent, data limitations, and how performance metrics should be tied more clearly to policy objectives; committee leaders and JLARC staff discussed a new standardized rubric for future tax preference performance statements and fiscal note review. The committee also noted that bills related to some of the reviewed preferences were already introduced. For the low-income housing exemption, JLARC said nonprofit developers were building homes as intended but that the current spending-based metric did not fully reflect the policy goal, and it recommended the legislature decide whether to continue or modify the preference. For multipurpose senior centers, JLARC said the exemption met its inferred objective and recommended continuation, with possible consideration of making it permanent. For the disabled veteran adapted housing remittance, JLARC said few eligible veterans were claiming the benefit and recommended continuation with changes to improve access and consultation with the Department of Veterans Affairs. On the trade convention attendance exemption, JLARC said use was unknown but the preference likely helped keep Washington competitive with other states and recommended continuation, though members questioned the lack of direct evidence and the administrative-burden rationale. The committee then received an update from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. The forecast showed the U.S. economy slowing but still growing, with Washington expected to have modest growth, weak employment gains, continued personal income growth, and slow construction. ERFC said tariffs and trade policy remained the biggest risks, inflation was expected to stay elevated in the near term, and the Federal Reserve had cut rates three times in 2025 with two more cuts projected in 2026. State revenues were up $105 million in the current biennium compared with the November forecast, but down $185 million in the next biennium, with growth driven in part by recent legislative changes and improved estate tax collections. Members asked about sector-specific employment trends, the impact of high-income households on retail sales, and how state revenues compare with personal income over time. The meeting adjourned after the forecast presentation.

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• I currently serve as the president of two nonprofits.
• The thing that we're looking nonprofits.
• So, we're not nonprofit can do that.
• </c> interpreted to disqualify a nonprofit interpreted to disqualify a nonprofit from<04:01:02.239><c

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

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• </c><00:32:13.919><c> We</c> nonprofits as if they are bad. We nonprofits as if they are bad.
• nonprofits? nonprofits?
• equating nonprofits nonprofits and equating nonprofits always<01:56:11.760><c> to</c><01:56:12.320><
• </c> nonprofit hospitals and health plans? nonprofit hospitals and health plans?
• </c> organizations and nonprofits in general. organizations and nonprofits in general.

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• </c><00:11:49.600><c> generosity</c><00:11:50.079><c> of</c> of nonprofits and the generosity of of nonprofits
• </c> government entity or a nonprofit government entity or a nonprofit organization<01:15:07.840><c>
• ,</c> community based nonprofits, community based nonprofits, philanthropy,<01:20:28.560><c> the</c><
• As amended, the bill is simply nonprofits, right?
• </c><01:30:46.000><c> organizations</c> those bodies nonprofit organizations those bodies nonprofit organizations

Bills: HF3403 , HF3410 , HF3424

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, eviction, rent, redemption

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• A direct support organization through a nonprofit status, raising funds, is able to provide maybe that
• A direct support organization through a nonprofit status, raising funds, is able to provide maybe that
• Unfortunately, many of the nonprofits that I have reached out to, they do not have the funds or like
• As someone who is a president and CEO of a nonprofit, Hope Villages of America, so obviously the word
• across the entire state, I think it's incredibly important. with nonprofits across the entire state,

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up a full agenda of bills, many involving public records exemptions and government operations. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 342 on an Agency for Health Care Administration public records exemption for employees facing threats; SB 7018 preserving a public records exemption tied to parental consent/judicial bypass records for minors seeking abortions; SB 626 lowering quorum requirements and allowing remote participation for the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys; SB 710 protecting personal information of Crime Stoppers employees, board members, volunteers, and their families; SB 300 extending clerk personal-information protections to appellate court clerks; and SB 302 creating a similar exemption for Judicial Qualifications Commission employees. The committee also approved SB 7010 and SB 7008, which preserve and narrow public records exemptions related to the Department of Financial Services as receiver for insolvent insurers and the financial technology sandbox, respectively. The committee also heard and advanced several policy bills. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Executive Office of the Governor; Senator Polsky questioned whether the office was duplicative of existing services and raised concerns about religion in state governance, while supporters argued it complements existing networks and helps connect Floridians to services. SB 1144 codifies the Hope Florida program, with supporters describing it as a connector to community resources and critics again raising concerns about overlap, private donations, and accountability; both SB 820 and SB 1144 passed on largely party-line votes with Senator Polsky voting no. SB 804 would redesignate the SS American Victory as the state flagship, but Senator Rodriguez opposed giving up the current flagship designation for the Key West schooner, though the bill still passed favorably. SB 214 designates August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day and passed without opposition. SB 1088 requires certain state customer-service phone lines to offer callback features, and SB 576 makes technical fixes to service-of-process law; both were reported favorably. Additional bills included SB 1524, a broad Department of State measure with a strike-all amendment that revises grant-review procedures, adds an America 250 funding focus, and changes commission-fee and oath requirements; Senator Arrington and Senator Polsky expressed concerns about reviewer qualifications, grant criteria, and the impact on arts and cultural programs, and both voted no while the bill still passed. SB 1640, on confidentiality of lethality assessment forms in domestic violence cases, was amended to allow disclosure to domestic violence centers while barring disclosure to state attorneys, and it passed favorably. SB 1160 expands health insurance premium benefits for certain officers catastrophically injured or killed in the line of duty; supporters from the Fraternal Order of Police appeared in support, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also confirmed eight appointments to the Florida Commission on Community Service, the Investment Advisory Council, the Public Employees Relations Commission, and the State Retirement Commission. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• Business owners that work with an adviser or officer from a nonprofit economic development organization
• <00:01:43.280><c> economic</c><00:01:43.840><c> development</c> nonprofit economic development nonprofit
• </c><00:02:22.800><c> economic</c> competitive process, nonprofit economic competitive process, nonprofit
• We are a nonprofit economic development program operating primarily here in the metro area.
• There is We are a nonprofit economic development program operating primarily here in the metro area.

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• Clore, Kentucky Nonprofit Danielle Clore, Kentucky Nonprofit Network.
• </c> Consulting for the Kentucky Nonprofit Consulting for the Kentucky Nonprofit Network.<00:01:48.040
• It's a very simple nonprofit bill.
• They need their simple nonprofit bill.
• </c> nonprofits. We really do in this state. nonprofits. We really do in this state.

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor

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• We support nonprofit service organizations near our posts.
• We support nonprofit service organizations near our posts.
• We support nonprofit service organizations near our posts.
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• </c> number of our M uh nonprofit number of our M uh nonprofit organizations<00:49:16.359><c> that</c

Summary: The committee took up House File 169, which would change the tax structure for charitable gambling. Representative Robbins offered and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, described as a technical correction to ensure sports-themed tip boards are not inadvertently taxed under the bill. Robbins then presented the bill as a way to replace the current tiered combined net receipts tax on charitable gambling with a flat 5% rate, arguing charities were being overtaxed and that prior promises of relief had not been fully delivered. Chair Stevenson pushed back on several of Robbins’ factual claims, correcting the record on the status of E-pull tabs, the share of charitable gambling revenue they represent, and the amount of tax relief already enacted in 2023 and 2024. He said E-tabs were not eliminated, that the revenue split between paper pull tabs and E-tabs is closer to 45/55, and that charities had already received a $15 million tax cut plus savings from reduced developer fees. Robbins responded that the changes still significantly reduced revenue and that the bill was intended as a middle-ground approach. Testimony largely came from charitable gambling and veterans groups in support of the bill. Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities of Minnesota said nearly 1,000 charities depend on charitable gambling, cited high taxes and fees, and said many organizations were seeing revenue declines after the new E-pull tab rules took effect. Dr. Christy Jano of the American Legion Department of Minnesota said charitable gambling funds support veterans, youth, and community programs, and that a flat 5% tax would help posts continue those efforts. Members asked about the size of the revenue drops and how much gambling proceeds go to overhead and operating costs; Jenner said the losses varied by organization and that it was too early to know the long-term effect, while Jano said some expenses are used for property taxes and building upkeep. The committee then moved on to additional testimony, including Tim Angstrom, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our next review is a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income housing development.
• The preference provides a state and local property tax exemption to nonprofit organizations...
• Appendix C of the report provides detail on each of the individual nonprofit developers.
• Appendix C of the report provides detail on each of the individual nonprofit developers.
• Revenue to the nonprofit? Yeah, revenue to the nonprofit. Thank you. Great. Any further questions?

Committee: House Finance

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• in House Bill 2081, codifying much of our guidance, but also extending the B&O tax deduction to nonprofits
• I'm hearing from school districts and a lot of nonprofit organizations that are saying they're getting
• So that is just the nature of Title 82: nonprofits and government, everyone pays those taxes.
• So that is just the nature of Title 82: nonprofits and government, everyone pays those taxes.
• From nonprofits large and small, from Aberdeen to Spokane, as well as independent teaching artists.

Committee: House Finance

Summary: The House Finance Committee held a work session that began with welcoming new member Rep. Janice Zahn, who introduced herself as representing the 41st Legislative District. The committee then received a Department of Revenue update on the Antio-related legislation. DOR explained the Washington Supreme Court’s Antio decision on the B&O deduction for investment income, the department’s post-decision guidance, and the 2025 legislative changes in HB 2081 and SB 5167, including an expanded voluntary disclosure agreement for entities with unreported investment income. DOR said the expanded program offers broader penalty and interest relief and applies to both registered and unregistered businesses, but participation has been minimal so far because additional implementation questions remain unresolved. The committee next heard the annual update on the Working Families Tax Credit. DOR reported record participation in 2025, with about $205 million refunded through the first 10 months and a major increase in applications after TurboTax integrated the credit. Officials said the program reached more than 409,000 children this year, but demographic response rates fell because TurboTax did not present optional demographic questions. DOR also discussed outreach efforts, the end of funding for community outreach partners after 2025, and challenges including fraud involving third-party preparers, turnover in eligible households, immigration-related reluctance among ITIN holders, data-sharing barriers, and difficulty verifying self-employment income. Members asked about fraud remedies, and DOR said it can pursue recipients for fraudulent refunds and may work with law enforcement, but the statute does not provide direct penalties against preparers. The final DOR presentation covered implementation of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5814, which expanded retail sales tax to certain services effective October 1. DOR described its outreach and guidance process, including 16 listening sessions, an online survey, a centralized guidance page, special notices, and about 95,000 direct taxpayer contacts. Officials said ruling requests surged sharply around the effective date, especially for live presentations, advertising, and software/IT services, and formal rulemaking is expected after the 2026 session. Committee members questioned whether the fiscal note anticipated impacts on schools and nonprofits and whether the department’s estimates should be revisited. The committee then heard stakeholder testimony from Expedia, T-Mobile, and the Construction Industry Training Council, followed by Clover Park School District and Seattle Theatre Group/Inspire Washington. Witnesses argued that SB 5814 creates complexity, uncertainty, and competitive disadvantages for Washington businesses and nonprofits, especially for digital advertising, IT, training, and live presentation services. School and nonprofit representatives said the tax raises costs for education, apprenticeship, arts, and cultural programming, with Clover Park warning of a roughly $1.2 million annual hit to special education-related contracted services. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair saying the committee would continue working on SB 5814 issues in the next legislative session.

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• We're not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• you're not actually a nonprofit.
• you're not actually a nonprofit.
• you're not actually a nonprofit.
• you're not actually a nonprofit.

Summary: The work session focused on HB 54, which would allow New Hampshire’s alternative treatment centers to operate for profit. Chair David Nagel opened by identifying the main concerns: whether members agreed with the bill conceptually, whether the proposal could be shaped to avoid a gubernatorial veto, and whether it could lead to “big cannabis” taking over. He also emphasized that the bill would not change the existing oversight structure, which remained under RSA 126-X. Representative Wendy Thomas said the governor’s objections in past sessions appeared to center on the state’s preference for a state-run model and broader policy concerns, but no one present knew the current governor’s position. Several speakers argued the bill was primarily about financing and access, not expanding the number of dispensaries. Matt Simon of Granite Leaf Cannabis said the current nonprofit structure makes it difficult to raise capital, pay down debt, and open additional access points, and that the bill would be a corporate restructuring rather than a change in day-to-day regulation. Brandon Pollock of TASCAL Wellness said medical cannabis programs in most other states are for-profit, and that New Hampshire’s nonprofit requirement has left ATCs burdened with high-interest debt and higher prices that push patients to Maine, Vermont, or the street market. He said converting to for-profit status could allow conventional financing, lower prices, and help keep patients in the regulated program. Members also discussed whether for-profit ownership would invite outside corporate control. Witnesses said the bill would not open the market to new operators, would not change advertising rules, and would include restrictions on ownership transfers for a period of time; “foreign corporation” was explained as an out-of-state entity. One speaker noted that the bill is similar to earlier versions that passed both chambers with strong support but never became law. No vote was taken during the work session; the discussion was informational and aimed at addressing concerns before the bill moved forward.

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• So you are either a nonprofit or you are not a nonprofit, right?
• at nonprofits as a whole, right?
• <00:19:07.280><c> view</c> yes they're a nonprofit but in my view yes they're a nonprofit but in my view
• as a whole we look looking at nonprofits as a whole we look at<00:20:16.720><c> nonprofits</c><00:20
• which nonprofits we think are are good which nonprofits we think are bad<00:20:51.760><c> and</c><00

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Nonprofit. Nonprofit. Okay. Say that again? Nonprofit. Nonprofit.
• Oh, in terms of the burden to nonprofits versus the burden to farmers, nonprofits are the ones that are
• Oh, in terms of the burden to nonprofits versus the burden to farmers, nonprofits are the ones that are
• We are a nonprofit in the same boat as many nonprofits.
• My nonprofit partners with YWCA. We have an MOU with them.

Bills: HCR41 , HB11 , HB227 , HB243 , HB278 , HB335 , HB424 , HB454 , HB455 , HB492 , HB623 , HB641 , HB660 , HB708 , HB719 , HB940 , HB1029 , HB1053 , HB1069 , HB1077

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first took up H.C.R. 41, which would direct the ATC to allow electronic rebates for beer purchases and clarify that rebates are the manufacturer’s responsibility. The author and supporters said it would align beer with wine and other liquor rules. With no opposition, the resolution was moved forward. The committee then advanced H.B. 1029, which extends a moratorium on certain alcoholic beverage permits in House District 3 to give Shreveport and the MPC more time to revise local ordinances; it also moved forward without objection. The committee next considered two related bills by Rep. Egan on district attorney funding. H.B. 660, as amended, raises the state warrant amount used to support assistant district attorneys from $50,000 to $60,000 and sets district attorney salaries at $65,000 effective July 1, 2026. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association and several DAs supported the bill, saying it would help recruit and retain prosecutors. H.B. 719, also amended, increases the number of assistant district attorney warrants in many judicial districts statewide, with supporters describing it as a response to crime, population changes, and local workload needs. Both bills were reported favorably as amended. Rep. Ventrella’s H.B. 227, allowing court filings on letter-sized paper instead of only legal-sized paper, was also moved favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.B. 335 by Rep. Henry, which would expand citizenship verification requirements for entities administering public benefits. Supporters said it was meant to ensure state dollars go to U.S. and Louisiana citizens and to add accountability for NGOs; opponents, including farmers, food-access nonprofits, and health providers, argued it would create administrative burdens, chill participation in SNAP-related programs, and discourage vulnerable people from seeking food or medical help. After an amendment exempting nonprofit food distribution was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-5 vote. Finally, the committee took up H.B. 623, a tobacco and vapor products permitting bill. After adopting a three-minute rule, the committee accepted an amendment removing tobacco products from the proposed three-tier permitting system and excluding lawful marijuana products authorized by LDH. The amended bill was then reported favorably. The transcript ends as the committee was beginning H.B. 708.