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• tribal nations, they are very essence of who they are.
• This bill ensures direct participation by tribal leadership.
• Although it says a tribal chair sitting there, the tribal chair has his own sovereign right to bring
• I am a Squawkson Island tribal member and currently the Squawkson Island Tribal Council secretary.
• natural resources in the context of tribal fishing rights.

Bills: HB2598, HB2620, HB2104, HB2348, HB2544, HB2554, HJM4009

Keywords: anadromous fish, environmental conservation, state coordination, wildlife recovery, fisheries management, forest management, natural resources, collaboration, forest practices, sustainability, aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 2598, which would create a Salmon Advisory Commission to coordinate salmon and steelhead recovery efforts among tribes, state agencies, legislators, and local governments. The prime sponsor argued the commission would improve coordination, elevate tribal co-management, and address fragmented recovery efforts. Supporters emphasized salmon’s cultural and treaty importance and the need for a formal statewide forum, while the lone public testifier from Washington Policy Center opposed adding another statewide body and urged more local control. The bill drew strong opposition in sign-in sheets, with 10 in favor, 886 opposed, and one other. The committee then heard House Bill 2620, which would repeal the recently adopted non-fish-bearing stream buffer rule and change how future riparian buffer rules are evaluated. The ranking member said the bill was intended to restore collaboration and ensure stakeholders were heard. Testimony split sharply: tribal, Ecology, DNR, conservation, and environmental witnesses defended the rule as science-based, necessary for water quality, and consistent with the Forest and Fish adaptive management process; timber, small forest landowner, and county representatives said the process broke down, the rule was too burdensome, and economic impacts on rural communities were not adequately considered. Committee members questioned witnesses extensively about consensus, Ecology’s role in concurrence, economic analysis, and the history of the rulemaking. Sign-in sheets showed 592 in favor, 489 opposed, and one other. In executive session, the committee first passed House Bill 2104, which removes the sunset from the Aviation Assurance Funding Program, by an 11-0 vote. It also passed House Bill 2348, a Department of Natural Resources request bill making changes to land and material sale advertising procedures, by 11-0. House Joint Memorial 4009, urging federal action on wildfire management of national forest lands, also passed 11-0. House Bill 2554, which repeals Initiative 456 concerning state declarations on tribal natural resource management and fishing rights, passed 7-4 after a roll call vote, with several members voting no without recommendation. The committee then moved on to House Bill 2544, but the transcript cuts off before that vote was completed.

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• With the consent of the House, the minutes of the preceding day will stand approved.
• With the consent of the House, the bills listed on today's committee reports under the fifth order of
• With the consent of the House, the bill will be substituted as recommended by the Finance Committee.
• With the consent of the House, there are amendments. Amendment 1979, clerk will read.
• With the consent of the House, the House will now adjourn until 9:55 a.m.

Bills: HB2325, HB2521, HB2720, HB1960, HB2073, HB2675, HB2681

Keywords: tourism, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers, arts and culture, tribal nations, tribal businesses, rural communities

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• With the consent of the House, the bills listed on today's committee reports under the fifth order of
• With the consent of the House, the bill will be substituted as recommended by the Finance Committee.
• With the consent of the House, the bill will be substituted as recommended by the Finance Committee.
• With the consent of the House, there are amendments. Amendment 1979, clerk will read.
• With the consent of the House, the House will now adjourn until 9:55 a.m.

Bills: HB2325, HB2521, HB2720, HB1960, HB2073, HB2675, HB2681

Keywords: tourism, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers, arts and culture, tribal nations, tribal businesses, rural communities

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s minutes, and heard a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber also moved several bills through routine orders, including placing House Bill 273 on health carrier surpluses and House Bill 2681 on cannabis license fees on the second reading calendar, and welcoming guests and honored families to the gallery. The main floor action centered on three bills. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2325, establishing a tourism self-support program, was amended with a technical clarification and passed 84-5. Supporters said the industry should fund a statewide tourism marketing effort to attract visitors year-round and compete with other states. Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1960, on renewable energy, was amended to address local tax treatment of wind, solar, and battery storage projects and passed 74-15; proponents said it would replace a shifting property-tax burden with a more stable excise tax so host communities receive lasting benefits. House Bill 2521, concerning firearms background checks, drew the most debate. Amendments to raise the fee cap and to set the fee at zero were both rejected, with opponents arguing the bill would burden constitutional rights and supporters saying the fee should cover the State Patrol’s costs. The bill then passed 53-36. House Bill 2675, the annual accounts bill, passed unanimously 89-0 after brief support from both parties. The House then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• Action has immediate consequences for tribal citizens and tribal communities that receive life-saving
• , and protection of tribal-specific program offices are essential for supporting tribal economic growth
• It is important to mention that tribally owned entities under the umbrella of the tribal government are
• in tribal?
• There's no bonafide tribal desk.

Keywords: tribal sovereignty, healthcare, education, public safety, Economic Development, Tax Parity Act, PROTECT Act, trust obligations, bipartisan support, Indian Health Services

Summary: The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.

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• charter as well as tribal schools.
• Public, Public, Public, non-public,<00:03:01.520><c> charter,</c><00:03:02.600><c> tribal.
• </c> non-public, charter, tribal. non-public, charter, tribal.
• </c> tribal charter as well as tribal tribal charter as well as tribal schools. schools. schools.
• She spoke with the administration and, you know, I'm not giving the consent—I don't have the consent

Bills: HF3493, HF4114

Keywords: safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, special education, funding, education finance, appropriations, budget, cross subsidy, 1183, house

Bills: HB245, HB278, SB59, SB78

Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, HB278, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, pharmacy, State Board of Pharmacy, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, CRNP, medical licensure, drug dispensing, adverse events

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• I can see where 14 is a pretty young age for medical consent or having access to medical care.
• Legislation, we're kind of moving us backwards when you talk about the age of consent, and I think we
• They're going to be a lot more active, and if we don't put it where they can get consent, they're not

Bills: SB58, SB101, SB102

Keywords: parental rights, minor consent, medical consent, mental health services, school counseling, student counseling, parental notification, opt-in, health records, HIPAA, vaccine consent, adolescent health, youth privacy, confidential counseling, school mental health, reproductive health, pregnancy services, sexually transmitted infections, STI treatment, substance abuse treatment

Bills: HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798

Keywords: HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss

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• Today we have a consent calendar for Senate Bill 216, Senate Bill 225, and Senate Bill 248.

Bills: SB216, SB225, SB248

Keywords: Native American, language certification, cultural education, appropriation, education funding, tribal liaison, voter education, electoral access, translation services, Indian Affairs, communication, consultation, New Mexico, tribes, federal government, 996, all

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• some jurisdictional lines in there, namely the county that you're in, federal jurisdiction, and then tribal
• So with this water line that we're talking about here, is it all strictly tribal?
• so the county is contributing something, the federal government is contributing something, and the tribal
• when I initially inquired, they also communicated to me and said, I don't know if we give money to tribal
• when I initially inquired, they also communicated to me and said, I don't know if we give money to tribal

Bills: SB1041, SB1363, SB1418, SB1419, SB1445, SB1447, SB1488, SB1519, SB1523, SB1560, SB1580

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, marijuana, rural opportunity, dispensary, economic development, licensing, social equity, unserved communities, Arizona, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use

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• engagement with all of our partners, whether they are our American Indian Child Welfare Initiative tribal
• engagement with all of our partners, whether they are our American Indian Child Welfare Initiative tribal
• engagement with all of our partners, whether they are our American Indian Child Welfare Initiative tribal
• engagement with all of our partners, whether they are our American Indian Child Welfare Initiative tribal

Bills: HF1169, HF1916

Keywords: child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services, welfare administration, Minnesota tribes, child care assistance, CCAP, program integrity

Bills: HB267, HB271, HB267, HB271

Keywords: HB267, Alabama, minor consent, medical consent, mental health, school counseling, parental rights, parental consent, parental access to records, health information, health records, vaccine consent, school mental health services, student counseling, youth healthcare, adolescent health, emancipated minor, pregnancy care, sexually transmitted infections, STI treatment

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• </c> member of the Minnesota Tribal member of the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative,<00:32:28.960><c> a<
• The staff of the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative will assist tribal staff in reporting and ensure that
• The staff of the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative will assist tribal staff in reporting and ensure that
• will assist tribal staff collaborative will assist tribal staff and<00:35:16.880><c> reporting</c><00
• </c> and have had a presence on tribal lands. and have had a presence on tribal lands.

Bills: HF3403, HF3410, HF3424

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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• Line 11 is the Tribal College Supplemental Assistance Grants.
• Line 40 is the Director for Tribal Relations, which is $286,000 in each biennium and remains at the base
• On page 36, Section 16 affects tribal college supplemental grant assistance.
• This expands the program to provide financial assistance to tribal colleges based on beneficiary students
• a public state university, just under $1,500 for a community college student, and only $851 for a tribal

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• Line 11 is the tribal college supplemental assistance grants.
• Line 11 is the tribal college amount.
• Line 40 is the director for tribal<00:08:45.760><c> relations.
• </c><00:08:46.560><c> It's</c> tribal relations. It's tribal relations.
• </c><00:35:24.079><c> And</c> agency with borrower consent. And agency with borrower consent.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

Bills: SB1041

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, 1182, all

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• Chair, to the tribal leaders who have joined us today.
• Thank you to our tribal leaders for being here today.
• For tribal members and non-tribal members, the parcel involved is across a parking lot from our existing
• On behalf of the Leech Lake Tribal Council and the tribal government, our vision is to develop this site
• to petition when they feel it's important for their tribal areas.

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• and non-tribal members.
• </c><00:47:13.440><c> members</c><00:47:14.160><c> and</c><00:47:14.680><c> non-tribal</c> for tribal
• members and non-tribal for tribal members and non-tribal members.<00:47:17.280><c> The</c><00:47:17.520
• </c><00:59:24.960><c> Council</c> between the Leech Lake Tribal Council between the Leech Lake Tribal
• </c><01:35:42.080><c> governments</c> early and often with tribal governments early and often with tribal

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

Bills: HB2, HB43, HB49, HB94, HB137, HB156, HB200, HB250, HB3, HB42

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, out-of-state warrants, law enforcement, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, tax exemption, seafood, retail sales

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• The bill broadens statutory definitions, adding key terms such as client consent, emergency stabilization

Bills: HF3718

Keywords: veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, animal care, licensing, client consent, continuing education, emergency services, teletriage, 1183, house