Transcript Highlights:

• Now, I respectfully ask you to take action and answer the call for them by voting yes on passing Senate
• This bill is similar to SB 1732 from 2025, which was brought before this committee last session and passed
• Well, if you're going to, after this bill passes, say he's in a gang, then you're gonna get the warrant
• Chair Martin, I will pass the gavel back to you to continue to the rest of the committee.
• victims would come forward later as adults, the statute of limitations had expired for those who failed

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• appropriating to us to reach our school because when they are slowed and stopped, pull back the process fail
• We don't want any options are opportunities for for data to fail for those kind of matters.
• It used to be this is back in 2023 before HB one it passed.
• Hb one passed that and in 2023.
• all together or is it passed services still specifically for iOS students?

Transcript Highlights:

• That measure passes.
• That measure passes. Wilson? Aye. That measure passes.
• The motion was due pass to the Appropriations Committee. Lackey? Not voting. That measure passes.
• The motion was due pass as amended. Haney? Aye. Wilson? Aye. That measure passes.
• The measure passes. Aye. Wilson. Aye. Okay, that measure passes. Thank you, everyone.

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• all the bills or fail all the bills all at once.
• Just a clarifying question: a lot of the administrative stuff, that pass-through, you know, the pass-through
• A lot of the administrative stuff, that pass-through, you know, the pass-through funds you're talking
• I'm proud to pass this budget. Members were making history... I'm proud to pass this budget.
• to pass or are vetoed.

Summary: The joint appropriations committee met on April 28 to review the FY 2027 budget package, including the general appropriations feed bills (HB 4138 and SB 1831) and related budget reconciliation measures. Staff described the budget as including about $17.96 billion in general fund appropriations, a one-time transfer of state monies to increase revenues, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general fund budgets, and several one-time restorations or continuations for items such as school facilities, child care, child safety, corrections stipends, and public safety operating costs. Members spent much of the meeting debating how the across-the-board cuts would be implemented, which programs might be affected, and how fund sweeps from prior-year appropriations and special funds would work, including questions about universities, public safety, rural hospitals, transportation grants, the Corporation Commission, and health insurance costs for state employees and troopers. A major point of discussion was the impact on universities and higher education. Arizona Board of Regents representatives said the proposed reductions and fund sweeps would affect already obligated dollars, research, staffing, and student aid programs, and could force difficult decisions about programs such as the Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and other pass-through funds. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the cuts could lead to tuition increases or reductions in services, while majority members emphasized that agencies and the executive branch should decide how to absorb the reductions. Another major topic was health care and the state employee health plan: staff explained that the budget includes a $228 million general fund infusion to stabilize the plan, while a separate reconciliation bill would raise employee premiums over three years. Members also discussed whether the budget’s changes to AHCCCS/Access and hospital eligibility rules could increase costs for hospitals and reduce coverage. Public testimony largely opposed the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and local governments argued that the proposal would shift costs onto working families, reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care, and rural infrastructure, and protect tax benefits for data centers and higher-income taxpayers. A mayor from Globe asked for state help after severe flooding damaged roads, water lines, and homes, while a motorcycle safety advocate asked the committee to review a DPS motorcycle safety fund appropriation. Committee members and staff repeatedly clarified that some items discussed were one-time appropriations not continued into FY 2027, that some fund sweeps were from unspent or unencumbered balances, and that the committee planned to take a mass roll-call vote on the budget bills at the end of the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:06:08.720><c> this</c> state which state requires passing this state which state requires passing
• </c> year two years out from when it passes year two years out from when it passes would<01:32:21.280
• </c> to AUD pass to AUD pass 236<03:51:46.600><c> all</c><03:51:46.800><c> right</c><03:51:47.080><c>
• </c><04:04:16.000><c> by</c> okay the motion is ought to pass by okay the motion is ought to pass by
• </c> procedures um other states have passed procedures um other states have passed similar<04:49:32.160

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I think it's failing everywhere.
• It's failing everywhere.
• </c><02:52:57.520><c> and</c> and Senate file 4719 is uh passed and and Senate file 4719 is uh passed
• </c> time we could pass this bill. time we could pass this bill.
• </c><03:10:03.680><c> that</c> some way to if this doesn't pass that some way to if this doesn't pass

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, we did pass an ordinance in 2023.
• </c> out of pass. Thank you. out of pass. Thank you.
• </c> and the ordinances passed in Dair. and the ordinances passed in Dair.
• </c> uh and you failed to report it. uh and you failed to report it.
• Is ought to pass.

Committee: House Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . fail. fail.
• I hope we get to see mom before she passes.
• I hope we get to see mom before she passes.
• I hope we get to see mom before she passes.
• I hope we get to see mom before she passes.

Bills: HF4343

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, advertising tax, taxable services, digital advertising, online marketing, marketing services, search engine marketing, lead generation, internet advertising, ad agency, media buying, campaign planning, Minnesota tax law, service tax, broadening tax base, web advertising, promotional services, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't mean to give them a pass. They're not here to get a pass.
• I don't mean to give them a pass. They're not here to get a pass.
• Okay, so like I said, you're not getting a pass. Okay, so like I said, you're not getting a pass.
• A new decision item if that bill is passed.” “Okay. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much.”
• “So, you know, like in the instances, if you have a need for something that's passed in legislation,

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Georgia have done in order to impose work requirements before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act had passed
• And I will say that when House Bill 345 was passed, we thought that we would be able to leverage the
• It looks like next is Representative Harris, who passed on it. Thank you, Representative Bruce.
• Deputy Director, I think I failed to let you introduce all of your folks at the beginning.
• Deputy Director, I think I failed to let you introduce all of your folks at the beginning.

Summary: The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee held a budget hearing on the Division of Medicaid within the Department of Health and Welfare. Legislative Services analyst Alex Williamson reviewed Medicaid’s five budgeted programs, enrollment groups, staffing, historic spending growth, and the distinction between ongoing base adjustments and one-time enhancements. She explained that most Medicaid spending is in trust and benefit payments, discussed the large FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget changes, and walked through the governor’s recommendations, including hospital assessment fund alignment, claims forecast updates, MMIS procurement funding, estate recovery, program integrity support, and population forecast adjustments. Members asked extensive questions about the 4% provider rate reduction, the expansion population, federal match rates, and the effect of House Bill 345 and federal changes on Medicaid costs and eligibility. Williamson and Deputy Director Sasha O’Connell said the expansion population has declined, but costs are driven by utilization, provider rates, pharmacy, hospital, developmental disability, behavioral health, and long-term care services. They said the department is pursuing cost containment through prior authorization, redeterminations, higher cost sharing, and program integrity efforts, while noting that expansion is codified in law and any repeal or major eligibility change would require legislative action and could affect hospital assessment revenue and other offsets. The committee also discussed the MMIS replacement project, with lawmakers emphasizing milestone-based funding and risk control. O’Connell explained the estate recovery request as a replacement case management system plus contractor support to help recover Medicaid costs from estates, and said the program is federally required and revenue-generating. Several members raised concerns about backlogs, contractor costs, and whether AI or other technology could improve efficiency in program integrity and estate recovery. No votes were taken during the hearing; the discussion remained informational and focused on the governor’s budget recommendations and possible future reductions or policy changes.

Transcript Highlights:

• I should also note that the Senate passed the Sherman Act by a vote of 51-1.
• Okay very good I work with Senator Grassley to pass a law that updates corporate merger fees for the
• Does the President have the authority, under the Constitution, to choose which laws passed by congress
• Congress passed a law, not a suggestion, not a note, not a piece of whimsy, a statute, a law saying at
• He violated the law and I'm disappointed that you're failing to acknowledge that.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill passes. Read the next bill.
• The bill passes. Read the next bill.
• Smith said, we passed a gun. We passed a bill that allowed SWAT medics to carry firearms.
• Show the bill passes.
• Show the bill passes. Read the next bill. 109 yeas, 0 nays, Mr. Speaker. Show the bill passes.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report and a rules report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber also heard several recognitions and a farewell speech from Representative Nixon, who reflected on constituent service and her legislative priorities. On the floor, HB 1405, relating to a statewide project for missing persons with special needs, passed unanimously. The House then took up CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which drew questions about the handling of surplus conservation lands and agricultural uses; it passed 94-10. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, was explained as a broad package restricting foreign-country influence in government, procurement, gifts, cultural agreements, and related areas. An amendment adding restrictions on surrogacy and adoption involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern was adopted after debate over possible impacts on families and adoption practices, and the bill then passed 80-20. The House also passed CS/CS/HB 1197, a bill to modernize state information technology procurement and contracting, unanimously after debate about improving oversight of large IT projects. HB 1103, allowing local governments to fast-track action on derelict vessels, also passed unanimously. The chamber then considered CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use development and development regulations, including limits on development fees, changes to local voting thresholds for comprehensive plan and boundary actions, manufactured homes in RV parks, and resort-related provisions. Several amendments were debated, including one on local control and rural boundaries that failed and another strike-all amendment ruled out of order; the bill ultimately passed 71-38. The final item reached before the transcript ended was a local bill for the Pace Fire Rescue District in Santa Rosa County, described as adjusting its assessment formula to provide tax relief.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're going to pass your hand on file item 24.
• We're going to pass or retain on file items 26, 27.
• And it started because it's passed down in our family as well.
• We're going to pass or retain file item 32.
• All other remaining items will be passed and retained.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance. The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community. On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're going to pass your hand on file item 24.
• We're going to pass or retain on file items 26, 27.
• And it started because it's passed down in our family as well.
• And it started because it's passed down in our family as well.
• We're going to pass or retain on file item 32.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2014, the state passed a statute that authorized counties meeting specified conditions to assume the
• Any place where there’s debris needs to either be cleaned or, if this law is passed, covered.
• Finally, it clarifies that failing to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance to law enforcement is
• By passing Senate Bill 5864, you will not create a new mandate, a new law.
• You passed a nearly identical bill three years ago, and we encourage you to pass this one as well.

Bills: SB5839 , SB5824 , SB5864 , SB6032

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: county authority, transportation, ferry district, infrastructure, government powers, fifth-wheel, travel trailers, vehicle regulation, state law, motor vehicle, insurance verification, automobile regulation, state compliance, traffic safety, highway safety, load limits, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• With that, I'm going to pass it so they can go ahead and share their stories and the presentation.
• I pass it on to my colleague. Thank you, and thanks for hearing us today.
• I pass it on to my colleague. Thank you and thanks for hearing us today.
• Thank you, and I'll pass it to my colleague. Thank you, Madam Chair and committee members.
• We ask that you support access to post-secondary education by passing SB 5978 out of committee.

Summary: The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee began with a work session on student complaints in higher education. Faculty, union, and research witnesses argued that current complaint systems are sometimes misused in bad faith, disproportionately affecting faculty of color, women, and contingent faculty, consuming institutional resources, and chilling academic freedom. They called for an initial screening process for bias or retaliation, routine data collection and equity review, and a faculty bill of rights. Committee members asked about FERPA, Title IX, and how complaint data could be tracked consistently across institutions. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. SB 6090 would create a Heritage Orchard Program at Washington State University to register and preserve heritage orchards and rare apple varieties; Senator Braun said it would honor Washington’s apple history and support research at low cost. SB 5931 would make technical changes to the Workforce Education Investment Oversight Board, including two-year co-chair terms, a later annual report date, and removal of a dashboard requirement; WASAC, labor, and Microsoft testified in support. SB 5963 would automatically qualify Passport to Careers students as income-eligible for the Washington College Grant and align financial aid definitions; WASAC, College Success Foundation, students, and student advocates supported it as a way to reduce barriers for foster and homeless youth. The committee also heard SB 5978, which would codify and expand the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program and require annual student notifications about admissions, financial aid, dual credit, and related opportunities. Supporters included the Council of Presidents, faculty, students, parents, and the Washington Roundtable, who said guaranteed admission and better outreach would reduce anxiety, improve transparency, and help more students enroll. Finally, SB 6082 would direct JLARC to audit fraud in state financial aid programs, including fictitious students and AI-enabled abuse; the sponsor cited recent fraud concerns, while community and technical college officials said colleges already have fraud controls in place, warned the audit was unfunded and potentially duplicative, and asked for more resources. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after closing the hearings.

Transcript Highlights:

• . fail-safe. fail-safe.
• I would move out to pass, Mr. Chair. Out to pass? That was Senator Lang, Senator Rosenblum.
• </c> would move out to pass, Mr. Chair. would move out to pass, Mr. Chair.
• Out<00:24:17.760><c> to</c><00:24:17.920><c> pass?</c> Out to pass? Out to pass?
• So, we have ought to pass as as amended. So, we have ought to pass as amended. amended. amended.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And conventional treatments have failed.
• Let's pass this for our constituents.
• </c> Senate and pass the bill as so amended. Senate and pass the bill as so amended.
• So, we started bills passed this year.
• House failed to achieve the the Senate.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If there's no further discussion, I move a do pass on House Bill 1404. Okay.
• House Bill 1404 has passed. House Bill 1404 has passed. Thank you, Senator Axtman, will carry.
• The amendment has passed. We have six ayes, zero nays, zero not voting.
• The amendment has passed, so we now have the amended House Bill 1363 before us.
• Chairman, I'd move a do pass as amended. Hearing none, Mr. Chairman, I'd move a do pass as amended.

Bills: HB1404

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: HB 1404, North Dakota scholarship, scholarship eligibility, student aid, high school graduation, college readiness, career readiness, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, advanced placement, AP exam, International Baccalaureate, IB exam, ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, ASVAB, JROTC, Civil Air Patrol

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met with six members present and first took up House Bill 1404, which would update North Dakota scholarship eligibility language by allowing the NDA Plus assessment to be used in place of ACT scores in certain pathways. The Department of Public Instruction explained that the bill does not eliminate the ACT entirely, but removes outdated references tied to ACT accountability testing that will no longer apply after this year’s seniors graduate. Members discussed how the change affects public and nonpublic schools, then voted 6-0 to give HB 1404 a do pass recommendation. The committee then returned to House Bill 1363, a bill dealing with school emergency response planning and automatic external defibrillators. Members adopted an amendment clarifying that the requirements apply to school-owned facilities and grounds, replacing language about school events and venues, and revising the planning language for school-based events not held on school-owned property. The committee also debated whether the bill should be mandatory or permissive; a motion to change “shall” to “may” failed, with members noting the bill’s liability protections. The committee then voted 5-1 to pass HB 1363 as amended, with Senator Gerhardt carrying the bill. Before recessing, the chair noted that House Bill 1533 would be taken up later in the day after additional information from DPI was received.

Transcript Highlights:

• > passing</c> make sure that everything pass passing make sure that everything pass passing through<00
• Um, it just seems rather strange to be passing legislation based on a hypothetical.
• Um, it just seems rather strange to be passing legislation based on a hypothetical.
• Um, it just seems rather strange to be passing legislation based on a hypothetical.
• It just seems rather strange to be passing legislation based on a hypothetical.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all