Transcript Highlights:

• The flow of the committee will be a five- to ten-minute opening statement from the nominee.
• You have as long as you need, up to 10 minutes or so if you need it, to do an opening statement.
• Well, thank you very much for your opening statement.
• sure that we have the comprehensive performance management system that I mentioned in my opening statement
• They really prove the truth of that statement, right?

Committee: Senate Director Nominations

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He was going to make a brief statement before he moved to voluntarily defer.
• Absolutely, but only after I make a statement.
• Marshal Dupuy, just for the future, don't encourage anybody to read statements, because that's against
• If a person wants to make a statement, they have to be present.
• And if they want to give statements like that, written statements, we'll put it in the record, but we

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The Committee on Criminal Justice met on April 14, 2026, and first handled several voluntary deferrals, including HB 343, HB 491, HB 523, HB 426, HB 439, HB 378, and later HB 1025. HB 676 by Rep. Spell, which creates the crime of fraudulent patient referrals or “body brokering,” was amended and reported favorably. Testimony from Louisiana Blue, Odyssey House, and others described the practice as exploiting vulnerable addiction and mental health patients for profit, while supporters said the bill targets organized fraud and protects patients, families, and insurers. The committee also reported HB 394 by Rep. Chenevert, which extends the conditional parole period from nine months to 24 months for offenders who must complete programming before release. Supporters, including the Louisiana Parole Project, said the change gives the parole board more flexibility and does not create new parole eligibility, while the bill was amended to remove some language tied to rehabilitation programming review. HB 622 by Rep. Coates, dealing with confidentiality and handling of criminal history records, was reported favorably after testimony that it is needed to align state law with federal FBI/CJIS requirements and tighten safeguards on background-check information. HB 396 by Rep. McMakin, concerning admissibility of autopsy photographs, was amended to apply to criminal proceedings generally and then reported favorably. HB 772 by Rep. Martinez, which modernizes notice requirements for arrest warrants by allowing electronic notice and clarifying mailing procedures, was also reported favorably despite concerns from Orleans Parish prosecutors about costs and surety liability. HB 1038 by Rep. Boyer, addressing marshal authority to issue deputy commissions and related liability/insurance issues, drew substantial testimony from marshals, city officials, and local government groups; after amendments requiring insurance coverage and clarifying funding and applicability, it was reported favorably on an 8-2 vote. HB 1025, which would have created an exception allowing reconciliation after a protective-order violation, drew strong opposition from domestic violence advocates and prosecutors and was voluntarily deferred by the author.

Transcript Highlights:

• Walker, would you like to make an opening statement? Go ahead. Good morning.
• Uh, good morning and you're welcome to make an opening statement. Aloha. Thank you so much.
• Uh, you're welcome to make an opening statement. Uh, first GM 686 is Jeanette Gruel in support.
• Uh, you're welcome to make an opening statement. Good morning.
• Uh, you're welcome to make an opening statement. Good morning.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 572, the nomination of Kirsten Walker to the Commission on the Status of Women, and received testimony in strong support from representatives of the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, and others. Walker described nearly a decade of community advocacy focused on women, gender-diverse people, homelessness, domestic violence, substance use, reproductive and gender-diverse health care, and support for criminalized communities. Members asked about the commission’s past work and future priorities, and Walker said it should continue supporting community initiatives, studies on violence, and women-led efforts. The committee voted to recommend advise and consent, with the measure adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee then considered Governor’s Message 685, the nomination of Arielle Castillo to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu. Testimony from supporters emphasized her civic engagement, volunteer work, and willingness to serve in uncompensated state work. Castillo said she had worked in local politics and voter engagement, including with Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action, and explained her background in voter registration, election rules, and good-government efforts. Members questioned her on how she would handle close voting issues and whether her activism could affect her service; she said she would apply the law fairly, protect voting rights, and that her organization is nonpartisan and does not endorse candidates. The committee again recommended advise and consent, and the nomination was adopted. Finally, the committee heard Governor’s Message 686, the nomination of Jonathan Simons to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii. Supporters described him as thoughtful and analytical, and Simons said he is a Hilo civil engineer with a strong interest in civics and good governance. He said his role on the board would be to protect the franchise by preventing improper disenfranchisement and ensuring votes are counted appropriately, citing his mother’s work enforcing the Voting Rights Act. Members asked whether he would apply election laws fairly and without partisan bias; he said he would. The committee voted advise and consent on GM 686 as well, and all three nominations were adopted before adjournment.

Transcript Highlights:

• But as the current CEO of Banner Health says in her statement provided today, this... ...grant money
• Chair, really quickly, and then you say you don't have the personnel to do this based on your statement
• I do want to have a closing statement. I believe Mr. Carpenter said he emailed me yesterday.
• A great friend of mine, and I talked to him yesterday, he said, look, he goes, we had to make a statement
• To make a statement that police, the DOC, and DPS need a pay raise.

Bills: SB1112 , SB1517 , SB1537 , SB1584 , SB1673 , SB1776

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims

Transcript Highlights:

• For authors of bills up today, each member presenting today will provide an opening statement and a closing
• statement.
• As I mentioned earlier in my opening statement, I am committed to amend the bill to remove the provision
• As I mentioned earlier in my opening statement, I am committed to amend the bill to remove the provision
• Chairman, if you'd like to make a closing statement. Yes, thank you so much.

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Do you agree with Donald Trump's statement that the federal government needs to nationalize elections
• Do you agree with Donald Trump's statement that the federal government needs to nationalize elections
• You don't see what's missing in your statement? Can you elaborate?
• And when that statement is read to the...
• And when that statement is read to them, or if it's even read to them, they have no understanding of

Committee: House Special Committee on Redistricting

Summary: The Special Committee on Redistricting held a public hearing on House Concurrent Resolution 48, which urges support for the federal SAVE Act. Representative Michael Davis presented the resolution, explaining that the bill would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, photo identification to vote, and additional procedures for absentee voting and name-change issues. He argued the measure would protect election integrity and prevent non-citizens from voting, while noting that the resolution simply expresses support for the federal legislation already passed by the U.S. House. Committee members from both parties questioned Davis extensively. Supporters said the proposal would add a needed citizenship verification layer and cited examples of non-citizen voting or mistaken registration. Opponents argued that Missouri already requires voter ID, that non-citizen voting is rare, and that the SAVE Act would create burdens, costs, and potential disenfranchisement for married women, students, rural residents, elderly voters, disabled voters, military families, and others who may lack easy access to birth certificates, passports, or other documents. Several members also raised concerns about federalism, the cost to election officials, and whether the resolution belonged in a redistricting committee. The committee then heard public testimony. Witnesses opposed to HCR 48, including representatives of the League of Women Voters and several individual voters, said the measure would make voting harder and could require duplicate or repeated documentation, affidavits, or separate systems for different election types. One witness testified in favor, saying proof of citizenship is easy to provide and would help ensure fair and honest elections. After all testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing; no vote or other action was taken in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• Do you agree with Donald Trump's statement that the federal government needs to nationalize elections
• Do you agree with Donald Trump's statement that the federal government needs to nationalize elections
• You don't see what's missing in your statement? Can you elaborate?
• And when that statement is read to the— And when that statement is read to them, or if it's even read
• And when that statement is read to them or if it's even read to them, they have no understanding of what

Committee: House Special Committee on Redistricting

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I did hear that statement because of the door. I'm sorry.
• And so this makes it so that we can have a statement of solidarity against actions that where any nation
• I'm happy to walk you through many of the factual bases for this whereas statement.
• Many of the factual bases for this whereas statement.
• in sort of plain language, having to sort of capture what happened on January 3rd and to a single statement

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 254, which would allow investor-owned electric utilities to include avoided greenhouse gas emissions in evaluating the cost effectiveness of energy efficiency resources. The sponsor explained an amendment making the emissions calculation optional for utilities, while requiring the Public Regulation Commission to consider it if a utility elects to use it. Utilities, energy efficiency advocates, and environmental groups supported the bill, saying it would help expand energy efficiency programs, lower bills, and better reflect emissions benefits. After brief questions about prior concerns, the committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill on a unanimous due pass vote. The committee then heard House Bill 185, which would change the process for suspending school board members so the Secretary of Education could suspend individual members rather than only an entire board. The sponsors and supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, protect good board members from being punished for others’ misconduct, and create a clearer process with notice, remedial action, and appeal rights. School superintendents and some current and former school board members supported the bill, but the New Mexico School Boards Association and several board members opposed it, saying it was vague, threatened local control, and gave too much power to an appointed official. After extensive debate, the committee voted 4-5 against the do pass motion, and the bill failed in committee. The committee next considered House Memorial 29, condemning the U.S. invasion of Venezuela. The memorial sponsor said it was intended to oppose the administration’s actions and affirm democratic norms. A supporter from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry backed the memorial on moral and legal grounds. Representative Block raised multiple factual objections, arguing the memorial mischaracterized Nicolás Maduro’s status and the events in Venezuela. The committee amended the memorial to add the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, and the New Mexico congressional delegation as recipients, then passed it on a 6-3 vote after debate and vote explanations. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 93, which would raise the state income tax standard deduction to 205% of the federal standard deduction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to reduce tax burdens for New Mexicans and noted that staff and the tax department had determined nonresidents would only receive a prorated benefit under existing rules, so no amendment was needed. With no public testimony and no opposition, the committee moved the bill forward on a do pass vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• And then just an update to a purpose statement. Usually we would do this in the interim, but okay.
• An update to a purpose statement. Usually we would do this in the interim, but okay.
• Well, then it will be a nonsensical statement that doesn't avoid this.
• Well, then it will be a nonsensical statement. That doesn't void the statement. I'm sorry?
• And that doesn't void the statement. Well, it won't make any sense on what they should do.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I'm going to ask you a question, but I want to make part of the statement on it.
• You made this statement. Thank you, Representative Crews. There's been many calls.
• I know that when I explain my vote, attempts to discredit my statements seem to follow.
• That's what is happening right now, and the governor's statement that came out last night...
• And the governor's statement that came out last night wasn't signed by the governor.

Bills: HB2011 , HB2089 , HB2090 , HB2092 , HB2477 , HB2785

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, education savings

Transcript Highlights:

• another shot at the apple and allow them once again to be a part of the process and to provide a statement
• This amendment simply allows them to be notified and allows them to be able to be there and have statements
• And allows them to be able to be there and have statements as to, you know, what happened at the time
• another shot at the apple and allow them once again to be a part of the process and to provide a statement
• as to, And allows them to be able to be there and have statements as to, you know, what happened at

Bills: SB5917 , SB6080 , SB6085 , SB5940 , SB5945 , SB5957 , SB5966

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: abortion medications, reproductive health, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion access, medication abortion, early pregnancy loss, miscarriage management, Department of Corrections, Department of Health, health care providers, health care entities, Indian health care providers, pharmacy distribution, wholesale distribution, reproductive rights, women's health, emergency clause, immediate effect, public health

Transcript Highlights:

• ACNA will send a follow-up email to committee members with the position statement from ACNA for this
• I would add is an amendment, a choice to have that amendment of including a vaccine information statement
• . ...of including a vaccine information statement with the offer of the vaccination.
• be showing more true informed consent, if you would include the FDA-approved vaccine information statement
• be showing more true informed consent, if you would include the FDA-approved vaccine information statement

Summary: The House Health Care and Wellness Committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2152 would allow terminally ill qualifying patients to use medical cannabis in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice facilities under facility policies that prohibit smoking/vaping, require patient self-administration and secure storage, and allow facilities to suspend compliance if federal enforcement arises. The prime sponsor and supporters, including family members, cannabis advocates, nurses, and hospital-related groups, described the bill as a compassionate end-of-life measure based on California’s Ryan’s Law; the Washington State Hospital Association asked for clarifying amendments to limit the bill to inpatient beds and to bar staff from retrieving cannabis as well as administering it. HB 2122 would require hospitals, starting in 2027 and during flu season, to offer influenza vaccines to inpatients age 65 and older and to inpatients with chronic health conditions when not contraindicated. The sponsor and supporters from diabetes, infectious disease, AARP, and public health emphasized rising flu deaths, the benefits for high-risk patients, and the chance to reduce severe illness and costs. The Washington State Hospital Association supported the goal but said the bill would create an unfunded mandate and requested amendments related to vaccine availability, emergency declarations, and operational flexibility. One witness from Informed Choice Washington opposed the bill but suggested adding vaccine information statements to strengthen informed consent. HB 2110 would change staffing rules for inter-facility specialty care ambulance transports so a registered nurse without EMT certification could satisfy the personnel requirement when no paramedic or EMT-certified nurse is available, provided an EMT-certified EMS provider is in the ambulance and the nurse has appropriate competencies. Rural hospitals and ambulance providers said the current rule delays transfers and can force long waits or air transport, while the Washington State Nurses Association supported the concept but raised concerns about standardized training, medical oversight, and staffing impacts on hospitals. HB 2113 would update radiologic technologist supervision rules for IV contrast and other procedures, allowing virtual direct supervision for contrast procedures and supervision by physicians, APRNs, or PAs in some cases; supporters said it aligns with current practice and improves rural access, while radiology groups asked for a distance/proximity requirement for virtual physician supervision. HB 2168 would require the Department of Health to rapidly share overdose data from the state EMS information system to ODMAP within 24 hours, with privacy protections and limits on law-enforcement use. Supporters from Yakima County, public health, and the poison center said near-real-time overdose mapping would improve spike alerts, prevention, and response, and could save lives; the Washington Poison Center asked that its data be included and that the bill clarify language around opioid versus other overdoses. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the hearing; the meeting ended after public testimony on HB 2168.

Transcript Highlights:

• I don't have a copy of the statement of purpose. I don't believe, does everybody have the copy?
• I don't have a copy of the statement of purpose. Can you really need one on these small budgets?
• So going to the purpose statement, the House changes that we made to the Senate's version of the budget
• So you'll see that all in the other funding portion of the statement of purpose.
• Now, did everybody have the statement of purpose?

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee began with roll call and a brief update on remaining work, then took up Senate Bill 2213, the “science of math” bill. Members clarified that the appropriation for the program was not included in the DPI budget and would remain attached to the policy bill for now. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a do pass recommendation, 21-2. The committee next considered Senate Bills 2036 and 2037, both juvenile justice/Human Services bills involving mental health and criminal responsibility evaluations for minors. Testimony explained that the bills create new processes and require DHS to contract with specialized providers, with appropriations of $500,000 in 2036 and $300,000 in 2037. Members debated whether the funding should come from existing DHS resources or remain as separate appropriations, and whether the programs were one-time or ongoing. The committee adopted amendments on both bills and then recommended both do pass, with 2036 passing 14-6 and 2037 passing 17-4. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2021, the Information Technology Department budget. Representative Bosch outlined major themes in the budget, including migration from PeopleSoft and the mainframe, onboarding/off-boarding automation, double-counting of IT spending, and the transition of education technology from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. Members also discussed a study amendment related to a statewide enterprise resource planning system, and added language on grant management and compliance management. The committee adopted the amendments and gave the budget a do pass recommendation, 20-0-3. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2011, the Highway Patrol budget. Representative Pyle explained the House changes, including shifting some one-time costs to the motor carrier electronic permit fund, funding for body armor, breath tests, road course resurfacing, fleet costs, handgun replacement, and carryover authority for federal technology funds. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the budget 21-0-2. The committee then began Senate Bill 2399, a Human Services bill on Medicaid reimbursement for psychiatric residential treatment facilities, but deferred action after testimony from a facility representative and committee discussion about therapeutic leave days, reimbursement rates, and whether a cap on reimbursable days should be set in statute or rule. The chair said the committee would seek more information from DHS and take the bill up the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Just a statement I want to make. I know in this body we're trying to push public transportation.
• The board also consider statements from the individual requesting parole, their CDCR of the time.
• The board also consider statements from the individual requesting parole, their CDCR files, and their
• Okay, Assembly Member Castillo, do you want to make a closing statement?
• I'll just say that I respectfully disagree with the author's statement.

Summary: The Assembly Public Safety Committee met to consider several bills, with six measures approved on consent, including bills on background checks, female offender prison facilities, a juvenile justice hunger survey, protective orders and firearms, a youth offender camp pilot, and peace officer behavioral health training. AB 710 and AB 848 were pulled by the authors. The committee also took up AB 458, AB 394, AB 1094, AB 1092, and AB 1036, with extensive testimony on each. AB 458, by Assembly Member Stephanie, would require state agencies purchasing firearms, ammunition, or accessories to vet vendors for compliance with firearms laws and procurement standards. Supporters, including Brady and the California Police Chiefs Association, said taxpayer funds should not go to dealers with serious violations; opponents argued the bill added burdens and vague standards. The committee approved the bill as amended and sent it to Appropriations. AB 394, by Assembly Member Wilson, would expand protections for transit workers and riders by broadening enhanced battery penalties, clarifying who may seek temporary restraining orders in the transit context, and making those orders system-wide. Transit agencies, labor groups, and law enforcement supported the bill, while public defender and civil liberties groups raised concerns about vagueness, duration, and impacts on access to transit. The committee passed AB 394 to Judiciary as amended. AB 1094, by Assembly Member Baines, would raise the minimum parole eligibility term for child torture convictions involving a child under 14 in the perpetrator’s care or custody from seven years to 20 years. Prosecutors, sheriffs, and police groups supported the bill, citing the severity of the abuse and the need to protect child victims; opponents argued the parole system already screens for risk and that harsher sentences do not improve public safety. The committee approved the bill as amended to Appropriations. AB 1092, by Assembly Member Castillo, would extend concealed carry weapon license renewals from two years to four years; supporters said it would reduce costs and administrative burdens, while the chair and others opposed it as unnecessary. The committee ultimately voted the bill down. AB 1036, by Assembly Member Schultz, would expand post-conviction discovery access for people convicted of felonies with sentences of one year or more, including Brady materials and jury selection notes. Innocence organizations and defense groups supported it, while district attorneys opposed the broader discovery obligations; the committee passed it to Appropriations as amended.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's my statement, but anyone can ask whatever they want. Okay. Let's see. Who's next?
• In 2023, your office sued Pfizer for, I believe, over unlawful statements for misrepresenting the effectiveness
• In 2023, your office sued Pfizer for, I believe, over unlawful statements for misrepresenting the effectiveness
• In 2023, your office sued Pfizer for, I believe, over unlawful statements for misrepresenting the effectiveness
• General Paxton, you mentioned a couple numbers right when you opened your statement today.

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• To me, that would be an important statement coming from this commission, just to not lose the plot about
• So I just think if there is going to be a statement of support to the conference committee or whoever
• going to magically appear in the final budget, but I think it's worthwhile, you know, to have the statement

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to review the state budget process and discuss maternal and perinatal health funding. Members heard that the House did not adopt several maternal health amendments, including funding for community-based perinatal mental health grants, implementation of maternal health law items, private insurance coverage for midwifery care, a midwifery workforce development fund, birthing center grants, and the Tufts Center for Maternal Health Advancement. On the Senate side, several items were adopted, including funding for the Mass NOW menstrual equity program, $1 million for the Neighborhood Birth Center, and an out-of-state resident reproductive health training pilot; however, proposed funding for a midwifery workforce development fund, a health education trust fund, and the Tufts center was not adopted. Commission members discussed whether to send a letter to the conference committee. Several members emphasized that while the Senate wins were positive, the commission’s core mission is perinatal and postpartum mental health, and that the letter should note the lack of explicit support for perinatal mental health and PMAD-related needs, as well as the importance of infant mental health and the parent-infant relationship. The commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the conference committee highlighting the broader maternal health wins while urging continued investment in perinatal and postpartum supports. The meeting also covered commission vacancies and future planning. Staff reviewed open seats, including a House minority seat, several governor-appointed seats, an optional commissioner seat, and appointments for the Senate and House co-chairs. Members suggested possible representation from the Children’s Trust, families impacted by addiction, and midwifery. The commission also noted that April and June meeting minutes would be circulated for later approval, and that the legislative session is nearing its end with several pending bills related to perinatal mood disorders and postpartum issues. The meeting adjourned after no further new business.

Transcript Highlights:

• Each member present today will have an opportunity to provide an opening statement, a closing statement
• I've seen a lot of his bills lately in his statements. Nothing against you.

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This can be looked at as a statement of intent.
• This is a statement of intent, which I think the people will like to see.
• It's a logical statement of intent in the sense that we're trying to show people we're using a logical

Committee: Senate Finance

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard presentation of Senate Bill 1252, the “ROGUE Act” (Restraint of Government-Uncontrolled Expansion), by Senator Dan Foreman. The bill would limit annual increases in the maintenance budgets of state entities to the average CPI-U increase for the western U.S., while allowing exceptions for exigent circumstances, federally mandated costs, and operational needs. Foreman said the measure was intended as a statement of intent and a budgeting target, not a hard cap, and said it had been coordinated with JFAC leadership and LSO staff. Committee members raised several concerns, including whether the bill would affect employee compensation, whether it could interfere with JFAC’s appropriations authority, how exemptions would be determined, and whether CPI is a reliable measure of inflation. Members also questioned the lack of a clear definition of “maintenance budget” and whether the bill adequately accounts for population growth and past recession-related budget cuts. Foreman responded that the bill was meant to preserve flexibility for JFAC and would not prevent necessary increases when operational needs require them. Overall, the committee expressed interest in the concept but said the proposal was not yet ready to move forward because of unresolved issues around the definition of maintenance budgets and the practical effect of the cap. No vote was taken, and the meeting adjourned after discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• Carmen Ramos, President of the California Federation of Interpreters, and I would like to read a statement
• California Federation of Interpreters, and I would like to read a statement from the one and only ASL
• Thank you for allowing us to read the statement from the ASL interpreter in Sacramento County.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So in your statement of purpose, I'm just trying to wrap my head around what we're doing.
• So in your statement of purpose, Yes, Chairman, thank you.
• So in your statement of purpose, I'm just trying to wrap my head around what we're doing.

Summary: House Revenue and Taxation met on February 23, 2026, to consider RS 33303, sponsored by Representative Rubel. The proposal would require a review of Idaho’s sales tax exemptions, including a cost-benefit analysis and recommendations on whether each exemption should continue, with reviews spread over time and a 10-year sunset/reauthorization framework. Rubel said the idea was prompted by an OPE study showing more than $2 billion in annual revenue loss from roughly 83 exemptions, many of them longstanding, and argued the state should periodically reassess whether they still make sense. Committee members questioned whether LSO had the staff capacity to do the work, whether the Tax Commission would be making policy recommendations, and whether the bill effectively amounted to a tax increase if exemptions expired without legislative action. Rubel responded that she had spoken with LSO, believed the workload was manageable using existing staff and consultation with the Tax Commission, and said the legislature would retain final authority over whether to renew exemptions. Supporters, including Vice Chair Weber, said regular review of tax exemptions is a responsible fiscal practice, while opponents, including Representatives Monks, Shepard, and Raymond, objected to the automatic sunset and potential tax increase. After debate, the committee voted to introduce RS 33303. The motion passed, with nays recorded from Representatives Shepard, Monks, and Raymond. After the bill action, the committee welcomed a new page, Colin Chu of Timberline High School, and then adjourned with plans to meet again the next day.