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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health & Long-Term Care
Transcript Highlights:
- They are remote: Omni Romero. Thank you, Madam Vice Chair. We'll give Mr.
- I urge you to vote yes on SB 6183. Thank you for your testimony.
- This is a very important bill, and I vote pro. I am an endometriosis sufferer.
- The third panel will be remote: Trevilia, Lori Taylor, and Sarah Abbott.
- The next in-person is Lisa Thatcher, Chris Bandoli, and remotely Jennifer Munn. Great.
Committee:
Senate Health & Long-Term Care
Keywords:
endometriosis, healthcare, reproductive health, patient education, awareness campaign, home care, home care services, home care agency, home care worker, caregiver, direct care, consumer directed employer, consumer-directed care, Medicaid, long-term care, aging services, disability services, personal care, respite care, vendor rate
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- this way or you did vote another way, not to pass it.
- Yes, if we can have, I'll go ahead and prompt the remote panel.
- And now we go remote to Andrea Gomez-Morison, Guamish-Gwamish-Morrison.
- Thank you, Senator Cortes, and let's have—we have two, I think, remote panels.
- Thank you, Senator Cortes, and let's have—we have two, I think, remote panels.
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
youth development, funding, positive programs, youth services, community programs, school funding, education, supplies, operating costs, K-12 education, albuterol, access, public schools, private schools, healthcare, school safety, emergency preparedness, mapping, local education policies, curriculum requirements
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Brian Young, coming to us remotely.
- So this panel's all remote panel. Mason Reed from T.I.M.S. Together in Music.
- Last three people coming to us remotely: Lay with the Washington...
- And then coming to us remotely will be Karen Alvarado again with the U.S.
- I would request a no vote on the amendment to the proposed substitute.
Keywords:
rural county, frontier county, public facilities funding, economic development, local option sales tax, sales and use tax, workforce housing, affordable housing, county tax authority, RCW, Washington state, community economic revitalization board, CED, infrastructure funding, public works, job creation, job retention, job expansion, county planning, state auditor reporting
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- , also remote.
- Andrew Jackson and Mike Beck did not respond and they are not remote.
- Andrew Jackson and Mike Beck did not respond and they are not remote.
- Go ahead, Devin, and I believe Maria Sarah is remote. Devin is here in person.”
- Let’s go to Maria Serra remotely.” “Good morning.
Committee:
Senate Housing
Keywords:
SB 6091, Washington real estate, real estate broker, residential property, home listings, exclusive listing, limited marketing, open marketing, fair housing, brokerage law, consumer protection, housing access, MLS, seller disclosure, buyer representation, dual agency, designated broker, managing broker, short sale, real estate pamphlet
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We will move on to the next panel, which is also remote.
- We will move on to the next panel, which is also remote.
- I urge you to schedule a vote on Senate Bill 5828. Thank you. Lauren Mendez?
- Okay, the next panel is remote. We have Erica Hernandez, Malin Carlis, and Jose Mata.
- Okay, our final is Michael Craw, and I believe he is on remote. Thank you.
Summary:
The Workforce Development Committee heard public testimony on several higher education bills. Senate Bill 5954 would expand veteran survivor tuition waiver eligibility to better align state law with federal DEA benefits, allowing eligible children and surviving spouses/domestic partners to use the waiver outside current age and time limits. The sponsor and veteran advocates said the change would help families access earned benefits; no opposition was heard, and the public hearing was closed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 5826, which would require public postsecondary institutions to provide access to medication abortion through student health centers or referrals and web-based information by the 2027-28 academic year. Supporters, including students and reproductive health advocates, said the bill would reduce barriers, travel burdens, and stigma and help students stay enrolled. Opponents, including clergy, Catholic Conference representatives, and other individuals, argued the bill promoted abortion, raised safety and moral concerns, and was outside the mission of colleges. The public hearing was closed after extensive testimony.
Senate Bill 5828 would restore and adjust Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship awards for students attending private not-for-profit four-year institutions, using the average award at public institutions rather than the reduced formula adopted last session. The sponsor and many students, private college leaders, and business and workforce groups supported the bill as a matter of fairness, access, and student choice, while public university faculty and representatives opposed it, saying state aid should prioritize public institutions and that the bill would deepen funding inequities. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5909, which would require public baccalaureate institutions to review and potentially discontinue low-enrollment degree programs; supporters framed it as a transparency and efficiency measure, while faculty and student representatives opposed it as too blunt and potentially harmful to smaller, specialized, or equity-focused programs. No votes were taken on any of the bills during the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/11/26 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have a fully... ...with testifiers joining us both in person and remotely.
- I believe we have both in-person and remote, so Ms. Williams will testify remotely.
- We'll remotely allow Ms. Williams to testify. Ms. Williams, are you there? Yes, I am.
- We'll remotely allow Ms. Williams to testify. Ms. Williams, are you there? Yes, I am.
- Klein—Jessica Klein—who's going to join us remotely from J.K.S. Studio. Yes. Thank you.
Summary:
The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers.
The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2.
The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Gander votes aye.
- Hicks votes no. McDonald votes aye. McDonald votes aye. The clerk will close the roll.
- The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Gander votes aye.
- The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Gander votes aye.
- Gander votes aye. Hicks votes yes. Hicks votes aye. Gander votes no.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The following members intend to vote from a remote location under rule 40.7.
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- a remote members intend to vote from a remote location<00:08:52.240><c> under</c><00:08:52.560><c> rule
- </c> Senator Housley for those voting Senator Housley for those voting remotely.<00:14:45.959><c> Thank
- </c> votes I. Senator Mann votes I. votes I. Senator Mann votes I.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- work and I would required pay for remote work and I would like<00:17:14.400><c> to</c><00:17:14.559>
- </c><00:17:41.679><c> are</c><00:17:41.960><c> exempt</c><00:17:42.400><c> from</c> who work remotely
- </c> I personally operate a fully remote I personally operate a fully remote business<00:25:29.600><c
- Missouri, by a huge margin of 58%, at the polls voted to raise theirs.
- Missouri, by a huge margin of 58%, at the polls voted to raise theirs.
Committee:
Senate Commerce
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'd ask for a yes vote. Further remarks?
- I guess if you remote start your vehicle on the street, you're violating the law.
- Ask for a yes vote. Further remarks?
- Ask for a yes vote. Further remarks?
- I encourage a yes vote. There are no further remarks.
Committee:
Senate Rules
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- We have some remote testifiers.
- We have some remote testifiers.
- Representative Reeves votes aye. Morgan. Representative Morgan votes aye. Dent.
- Representative Orcutt votes nay, do not pass. Richards. Representative Richards votes aye.
- Representative Springer votes aye.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
PFAS chemicals, agriculture, environmental impact, regulation, food safety, farmers, food security, Washington, support for farmers, cannabis, cooperatives, marijuana industry, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to call up on remote Kate Riley. And we'll I'd like to call up on remote Kate Riley.
- And we have four to testify, Madam Chair, and three are remote, and one is in person.
- I'd like to call up on remote Kate Riley. And we'll I'd like to call up on remote Kate Riley.
- And we have four to testify, Madam Chair, and three are remote, and one is in person.
- There is no uniform standard to test repair voting in the United States.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on three bills. SB 5652 would require the University of Washington, Commerce, the King County Department of Public Health, and the Port of Seattle to study and mitigate aviation-related air quality and noise impacts around Sea-Tac, create a work group and grant program, address failed noise insulation “port packages,” and require a state auditor review. The sponsor and supporters from affected cities and community groups described serious health and quality-of-life harms from airport noise and pollution, while the Port of Seattle, Washington Public Ports Association, and AWB opposed the bill, arguing it would impose new mandates, raise cost and governance concerns, and interfere with airport operations. Testimony on the bill was reopened after other business and then closed; no vote was taken.
SB 6124 would direct Commerce to study an appliance affordability index that would consider repairability, maintenance, recyclability, performance life, and related factors. The sponsor said the bill is meant to help consumers compare lifetime costs and repair options, drawing on family experience with durable appliances. Consumer and environmental advocates supported the idea as a way to improve transparency and encourage repairable products, while industry groups opposed a state-specific index, warning it would create a patchwork of standards and compliance burdens. The hearing closed after testimony, with no action reported.
SB 5466 would create a Washington Electric Transmission Authority, give it powers to support transmission development and, in some cases, acquire property and own or sell transmission projects, and provide a SEPA categorical exemption for certain transmission upgrades with tribal and resource-protection conditions. Supporters from clean energy, labor, utilities, and state agencies said the bill is needed to expand grid capacity, improve reliability, speed clean energy interconnection, and create jobs, though many asked for bonding or financing authority and refinements to the exemption language. Some utilities and business groups supported parts of the bill but opposed state ownership or said the authority should focus more on permitting and coordination; others raised concerns about ratepayer risk and duplication. The hearing closed after extensive testimony, with no vote announced.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- > remote joint committee voting through remote joint committee voting through the<00:10:24.000><c> remainder
- those votes will be recorded as remote votes.
- remotely from the site without using one of their allotted remote voting days.
- remotely under the resolution voting remotely under the resolution will<00:12:32.320><c> continue</c
- </c><00:12:56.480><c> without</c> vote remotely from the site without vote remotely from the site without
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- If we could contribute to our families by utilizing work release programs or remote work—remote work.
- Work release programs or remote work. Remote work we can do from computers.
- Several people still prefer to vote in person, even with voting by mail. And it's just not good.
- opportunity to vote because of work and family and school.
- And these folks would be given two hours of paid voting leave.
Summary:
The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations.
A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry.
The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Rush votes yes. Senator Robin Kennedy votes yes. Senator Payano votes yes.
- Senator O'Connor votes yes. Senator John J. Cronin votes no. Senator William J.
- Driscoll Jr. votes no. Senator Dillon A. Fernandes votes no. Senator Dillon A. Fernandes votes no.
- Nick Collins votes yes. Nick Collins votes yes. To Rule 57D.
- O'Connor votes yes.
Summary:
The Senate first adopted three congratulatory resolutions recognizing the retirements of Dolores Hayes, Lisa Audet, and Kate Fitzpatrick. It then handled several procedural matters, including suspending Joint Rule 12 to refer a sick leave bank bill for a Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office employee to the Committee on Public Service and referring House petitions to their respective committees. The chamber also adopted a conference report on the joint rules for the 2025-2026 session after remarks from Senators Creem, Tarr, Lovely, and Fattman emphasizing transparency, public access, recorded votes, longer notice for hearings and conference reports, remote participation, and periodic review of the rules. The report was accepted by a 40-0 roll call.
The Senate then took up the bill strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth, Senate No. 2538, commonly described as Shield Act 2.0. Senator Friedman and others argued the bill was needed to protect reproductive and gender-affirming care from out-of-state and federal interference, to limit disclosure of sensitive information, to create a state-level EMTALA-style protection for emergency care and active labor, and to strengthen privacy and licensing protections for providers and institutions. Senators Cyr, Lovely, and Fattman also spoke in support, framing the bill as a response to recent federal and state threats and as an extension of Massachusetts’ prior shield-law work.
The chamber considered numerous amendments. Several were rejected, including amendments by Senators Finegold and Keenan and multiple Tarr amendments on topics such as medical records, consistency with existing law, and public health data collection. Some amendments were adopted, including a Montigny amendment on health-connected data disclosure, a Brownsberger amendment further protecting privacy for reproductive and gender-affirming care, a Rauch amendment clarifying protections for patients in active labor, a Tarr amendment removing an exemption for data from personal tracking devices, and a Rodrigues corrective amendment. After the amendments, the Ways and Means substitute was adopted, the bill was ordered to a third reading, and it then passed to be engrossed by a 37-3 roll call.
At the end of the session, the Senate adopted a memorial adjournment in honor of former Senate Majority Leader Louis P. Bertinazi. The Governor also filed a message submitting a bill to build resilience for Massachusetts communities, authorizing future capital spending for energy and environmental affairs, which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 1 p.m. and adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The municipal officer may not vote on the contract in question, and the officer...
- And the director does not vote on the authorization, approval, or ratification of the contract.
- You've probably voted for it before. We'll open the public testimony.
- And I don't see Heath as Heath remote. We'll get him ready to go, and Erica.
- The motion carried on a voice vote: aye, no opposition.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
irrigation districts, director contracts, beneficial interests, transparency, governance, mitigation, habitat conservation, property rights, landowner compensation, fairness in mitigation, critical habitat, species preservation, riparian protection, salmon recovery, watershed planning, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Ecology, habitat conservation account, conservation easement, noxious weed control
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- A remote driver is one that actually can perform the driving task from a remote location.
- A remote driver is one that actually can perform the driving task from a remote location.
- A remote driver is one that actually can perform the driving task from a remote location.
- And then my next question is, what's the difference between remote assistance and remote driving?
- don't drive the vehicle remotely.
Committee:
House Transportation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Reeves votes aye. Representative Reeves votes aye. Morgan. Morgan votes aye.
- Reeves votes aye. Morgan votes aye. Dent votes nay, do not pass. Engell votes nay, do not pass.
- Engell votes nay, do not pass. Bernbaum votes aye. McClintock votes nay, do not pass.
- Nance votes aye. Orcutt votes nay, without recommendation.
- Orcutt votes nay, without recommendation. Richards votes aye. Schmick votes nay, do not pass.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
relocation, wildlife, game farm, agriculture, environmental impact, animal welfare, force-feeding, birds, humane treatment, sea lion, predation control, salmon preservation, fishing industry, voluntary donations, derelict vessels, marine environment, coastal management, environmental protection, maritime economy, farmers
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, Doug Palmer's remote.
- And Doug is remote. So we'll have James and then we'll hear from Doug.
- We have a pro panel another, Eric on this go, remote.
- Pro panel and other Eric on this go remote Amy Brackenberry in person and Skull waller remote.
- The third person is remote, Madam Chair. Okay. Okay.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 5882 would extend workers’ compensation PTSD presumptions to local correctional facility workers after 90 days of employment, with staff explaining the bill’s scope, fiscal note, and how claims would affect employers’ experience ratings. The sponsor and labor representatives supported the measure as a response to correctional officer trauma, while cities, retailers, and self-insurers opposed it over cost, system sustainability, and the need for more study. Labor and Industries said the estimated five-year state-fund claim cost ranges from $6.7 million to $15.3 million, and the hearing closed after testimony from both sides.
The committee then heard SB 6196, which would impose a 95% excise tax on kratom products starting in 2027, create licensing and labeling requirements, and direct revenue to youth harmful substance prevention. Supporters argued kratom is unregulated and increasingly available to youth, and some urged age-gating and stronger restrictions on synthetic concentrated products. Opponents, including retailers and the American Kratom Association, said the bill is too punitive, would hurt legitimate businesses, and should be revised into a consumer protection framework rather than treated like a controlled substance. No vote was taken.
SB 6204, allowing adults to grow up to six cannabis plants at home with a 15-plant household cap, drew strong support from cannabis advocates and some medical users, who said home grow should have been part of legalization and would help consumers understand the plant. Opponents from law enforcement, cities, and public health warned about youth access, enforcement problems, fire and chemical risks, and possible impacts on cannabis tax revenue. The committee also heard SB 6134, requiring notice to striking workers about possible UI overpayments if they later receive retroactive wages, which the sponsor said would prevent surprise repayment obligations; testimony was overwhelmingly supportive. Finally, SB 6195, aimed at reducing cannabis oversupply by tying producer canopy size to reported sales, drew broad support from cannabis businesses and trade groups, who said it would stabilize the market and address JLARC’s findings, with some stakeholders asking for implementation fixes and clearer language.