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• Speaker, that there are nine sections in engrossed second substitute Senate Bill 5360 amending RCW 70A
• There are five sections in engrossed second substitute Senate Bill 5360 amending RCW 90.48, the State
• There is one section amending RCW 43.10 dealing with the powers and duties of the Attorney General.
• There is one section amending RCW 9.94A, the Sentencing Reform Act.
• The member from the 34th, Representative Fitzgerald. referred to the Transportation Committee remarks

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2262 , HB2298 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2593 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2157 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1707 , HB2361 , HB2389 , HB2468 , HB2521 , HB2720 , HB1591 , HB2092 , HB2176 , HB2255 , HB2281 , HB2438 , HB2685 , HB1960 , HB2236 , HB2364

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, the flags were escorted by the Nisei Veterans Committee Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Alexander Bertelsen, and Reverend Masao Umoto delivered the invocation. The House then approved the previous day’s minutes and took up House Resolution 4692, recognizing the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and honoring Japanese Americans who were forcibly relocated and incarcerated during World War II. The resolution recounted the history of the incarceration, the service of Japanese American veterans, the findings of the 1982 commission that the policy was driven by racial prejudice and war hysteria, and the later federal apology and reparations. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and guests connected to the Japanese American community and remembrance observances were recognized. Several members spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing the constitutional failures of the wartime incarceration, the importance of remembrance, and the need to guard against fear-driven violations of civil liberties. Remarks also highlighted personal family histories, the experiences of camps such as Manzanar and Camp Harmony, and the service of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and other Japanese American units. After adoption, the House agreed to spread Representative Stonier’s remarks upon the journal. The House then considered a motion to re-refer Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 536 to the Community Safety Committee instead of the Environment and Energy Committee. Representative Abbarno argued the bill dealt primarily with criminal penalties and prosecutorial authority, while Representative Fitzgibbon opposed the change, saying the bill’s predominant subject matter remained environmental. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The House then adopted the motion to read and refer the day’s introductions to the designated committees, with SB 6066 sent to Transportation. Finally, the House returned HB 1065, HJM 1412, and ESHB 1819 to the Rules Committee, announced caucuses, and adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Friday, February 20.

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• The bill itself, Section 1, relates to the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Section 2, the Clean Water Fund.
• The bill itself, Section 1, relates to the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Section 2, the Clean Water Fund.
• Section 2, the Clean Water Fund.
• up being in Section 35; our land was in Section 36.
• </c> section 35 our land was in section section 35 our land was in section 36<01:11:35.040><c> so</c>

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• A portion of this section is being moved to public safety. On page 267.
• This is non-Medicaid, not emergency transportation. Am I correct?
• This was just transportation. Just transportation. Yes.
• And that's called Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation.
• The governor has recommended a 20% core reduction in this section.

Committee: House Budget

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• Is that in this section? Oh, God. Sorry.
• Actual cuts in this section would be $3.2 million.
• A portion of this section is being moved to public safety.
• This was just transportation. Just transportation.
• And that's called Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation.

Summary: The Budget Committee heard the Department of Mental Health’s FY 2027 budget presentation, with Director Valerie Hoon outlining a $4.4 billion department budget, including $1.7 billion in general revenue, and describing the department’s roles in substance use, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities services. Early questioning focused on marijuana-related mental health impacts, but the main discussion centered on the department’s new decision items, funding sources, and expected wait lists. The director explained several increases tied to Medicaid growth, mental health youth services, outpatient competency restoration, crisis residential services, developmental disability waivers, and provider tax adjustments, along with offsets such as reduced wraparound funding at the Kansas City Assessment and Triage Center and cuts to some youth and self-directed DD services. A major portion of the hearing focused on competency restoration for people found unfit to stand trial and currently held in county jails. Members pressed the department on the cost, effectiveness, and legal implications of keeping people in jail while awaiting services, noting a reported wait list of roughly 524 to 538 individuals and average holds of about 14 months. The department said it currently has eight outpatient competency restoration beds in the community, is seeking funding for 50 additional outpatient slots, and also operates jail-based restoration for about 40 people at a time. Members repeatedly asked for breakdowns of violent versus nonviolent cases, success rates, cost per person, and the split between state and federal funding, while the department explained that Medicaid can cover only the treatment portion, not residential housing or other non-billable costs. The committee also discussed broader capacity constraints in state hospitals and developmental disability services. Hoon said Fulton, Center for Behavioral Medicine, and FTC North are full, with 183 vacancies across the department, and that the department is working on a new Kansas City hospital that would add 150 beds, though completion is now expected closer to 2029 or 2030. In the developmental disabilities section, the department warned that the governor’s recommendation would create wait lists for in-home waiver services and crisis residential services, and members questioned proposed reductions to self-directed services rates and other provider payments. No votes were taken, and the committee recessed before finishing the presentation.

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• Next is House Bill 897, transportation.
• ,</c> violence resources, transportation, violence resources, transportation, mental<00:25:01.200><c>
• The definition section and the section on how the disclaimer is worded and delivered were the outstanding
• Now for the section summary of the strike-all report. First, section 2031 defines two terms.
• But because this is a strike-all, I will finish doing a quick section-by-section summary. that is easily

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• Section 1, Title 35, Section 35-196, is an assault on the right of Arizona citizens to make medical decisions
• Section 1, Title 35, Section 35-196, is an assault on the right of Arizona citizens to make medical decisions
• And HHS and CDC are now working on the code part.
• And HHS and CDC are now working on the code part.
• Sections B and C give the lie to the underlying premise of this bill.

Bills: SB1014 , SB1094 , SB1146 , SB1177 , SB1192 , SB1194 , SB1214 , SB1372 , SB1390 , SB1398 , SB1399 , SB1494 , SB1557 , SB1561 , SB1564 , SB1602 , SB1603 , SB1621 , SB1628 , SB1629 , SB1713 , SB1752 , SB1776 , SB1813 , SB1814 , SB1821

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Keywords: gender transition, gender detransition, health insurance, medical procedures, insurance claims, official documents, Arizona law, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, dependent children, foster care, periodic review, court hearings, child welfare, public funds, prohibition, Arizona legislation

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• Office section of code.
• So North Dakota Century Code 11-23-01, Section 1, talks about every officer in charge of any institution
• The other budget section that we look at, North Dakota Century Code 11-2, county auditors to prepare
• Those numbers are not calculated because local options tax falls under a different section of code.
• Those numbers are not calculated because local options tax falls under a different section of code.

Summary: The committee met to review its interim schedule and then focused on a referral regarding political subdivision compliance with state law, especially levy limitations and reserve levels. State Auditor Josh Gallion explained the audit process, the Yellow Book standards, and key statutes governing political subdivisions, including the 75% cash reserve cap and mill levy limits. He said the auditor’s office has limited authority to force compliance, has only stepped in a couple of times to resume audits for fiscal irregularities, and is constrained by staffing shortages and a backlog of local government audits. Gallion used Stark County and Mountrail County as examples to show how reserve calculations affect levy decisions. He said Stark County’s 2023 general fund levy calculation should have been zero under the statute, but the county still levied mills, while Mountrail County had recently reduced or eliminated some county levies after building large reserves. Stark County Commission Chair Neil Messer responded that the county chose not to move excess funds into a capital projects fund because it wanted flexibility for future projects and emergencies, and said the county has since reduced its levy and committed reserves to major projects such as road work, a regional airport, and public safety facilities. Committee members questioned whether penalties should apply to auditors or elected officials and whether the statutes should be updated to reflect current revenue conditions. Association of Counties director Linda Svihovec and League of Cities director Matt Gardner both said they have been heavily training local officials on the new 3% property tax cap and reserve rules. Svihovec said the association has held dozens of training sessions and that the standard worksheets used statewide are designed to help counties comply; she suggested that a possible enforcement tool could be requiring an affidavit from taxing districts certifying compliance with the cap. Gardner said city auditors receive required training through the League of Cities and that he was unaware of any cities currently out of compliance. The committee took no formal action and indicated it would continue the discussion at its September 29 meeting, with members asked to review the legislative council memo on possible enforcement mechanisms and statutory changes.

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• code into statutes.
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• </c> the fact that it's only three sections the fact that it's only three sections all<05:09:18.878><
• ><c> are</c><05:09:20.000><c> required</c> all three sections of which are required all three sections

Committee: House Environment and Agriculture

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• Providing transportation is involvement.
• Not to for transportation, you name it.
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• I had the leadership section, resiliency, patrol section, investigations, and all of our field offices
• </c><01:53:13.599><c> on</c> pupil transportation is calculated on pupil transportation is calculated

Summary: The committee opened its sixth meeting of the 2025 Interim Joint Committee on Education, confirmed a quorum, recorded attendance votes, and approved the minutes. Chair Lewis reminded presenters to keep remarks brief because of the full agenda and limited time. The first presentation was from United Way of Southern Kentucky, with Anne Puckett, Craig Browning, and Warren County Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton introducing a regional early childhood initiative. The presenters argued that kindergarten readiness and early childhood support are critical to later academic and life outcomes. They cited research and statistics about brain development in the first five years, the effects of unprepared kindergarten entry, and links between low literacy, school discipline, dropout rates, and incarceration. They said their region’s readiness scores fell during COVID and after a tornado, and that the most effective response was in-home parent education to help families support children from birth to age five. They described the model as voluntary, community-based, and not requiring new buildings, and said similar programs have been successful in Missouri. The group said it had already raised more than $1 million in private donations and committed three years of funding for four additional staff, expanding service in Allen, Logan, and Warren counties. They requested $600,000 per year for the next two-year budget cycle to add 12 more educators, serve about 360 families and 660 additional children, and build evidence for a possible statewide model. Members generally expressed support for the concept, with Representative Tipton and Representative Jackson discussing a prior home-based preschool pilot and the importance of starting early. Representative Calloway questioned whether increased family chaos and government involvement justified the approach; presenters responded that the program uses community educators, not a government-run organization, and is aimed at helping overwhelmed families. Representative Stalker asked about eligibility and early intervention, and presenters said the program serves children from birth to age five and can help identify needs early enough to connect families with services such as First Steps.

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• THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION WILL NOW COME TO ORDER.
• TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE GOES WITH THAT.
• THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR IS A GREAT PLACE FOR THEM TO GET A JOB.
• AND AGAIN, THE IDEA IS WE DELIVER WORLD-CLASS TRANSPORTATION.
• SO SPECIFICALLY FOR TRANSPORTATION. WE ARE A WORLD-CLASS TRANSPORTATION AGENCY.

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• accommodation and disability rights, public health initiatives impacting people with disabilities, transportation
• a pre-apprenticeship program through the Excel program at Bridgewater State in computer numerated coding
• That, in addition, thank you, Joanna, that in addition to transportation always comes up as a real critical
• I didn't have my hand up, but addressed it when you mentioned transportation.
• I mean, not just transportation, but the location of the housing in reference to where businesses are

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities opened its June virtual meeting with roll call and approval of the March minutes. The chair reported on recent “Meeting the Moment” community conversations, noting strong attendance and positive feedback from the Lowell event, and announced the next community conversation will be held July 14 in Northampton. The commission also previewed its National Disability Employment Awareness Month event for October 7 at the State House, which will include a panel on artificial intelligence and its impact on people with disabilities. A major presentation came from the Supplier Diversity Office on its Empowering Abilities in Contracting and Employment (EAC) program. The coordinator described the program’s history from a 2016 law and 2018 pilot to its statewide launch on July 1, 2025, and said it now applies to new statewide contracts. She reported about 292 active disability-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses certified, about 40 vendors currently on EAC contracts, and growth expected to about 80 by July and more than 130 by November. The program’s goals include increasing certification and contracting opportunities, improving workforce participation, and reaching a 3% disability workforce goal among vendors. Members praised the program and asked about the mix of disability-owned and veteran-owned businesses, geographic reach, and how the model might be replicated elsewhere. The advisory council update highlighted ongoing collaboration across access, employment, youth transition, housing, health equity, transportation, technology, and AI, with members sharing resources and planning to support the October employment event. Subcommittees then reported on recent work: the disability employment subcommittee heard about transition-to-employment barriers, the disability employment tax credit, veteran services, and a State Exchange policy brief on disability employment; the workforce supports subcommittee hosted a webinar on apprenticeships as a response to workforce shortages in disability services; and the long-term services and supports/health equity subcommittee heard presentations on care coordination resources and on health care inequities for people with disabilities during and after COVID. The executive director also reported on ongoing meetings with state agencies and advocacy groups about MassHealth, caregiving, aging, AI, and employment barriers such as the benefit cliff. The meeting ended with commissioner announcements on the Paul Spooner Generational Leadership Summit and a Medicaid summit, discussion of housing and transportation as employment-related issues, and a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• </c> Transportation Advisory Council. Transportation Advisory Council.
• 6A of section 1 of statute<00:45:27.920><c> section</c><00:45:28.520><c> 169.222.
• </c> statute section 169.222. statute section 169.222. Thank<00:45:30.920><c> you.
• </c> only mode of transportation. only mode of transportation.

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• They have to be very specifically cleaned so they don't transport things like a boll weevil or other
• The rate is kind of astonishing—it's two pounds per square mile, or two pounds per section.
• We have a process to get emergency use called Section 24 that we go through.
• I don't want to misstate my memory on the specific statutory code, so I might send it to the committee
• So far today, if we cannot monetize those animals, ship them, transport them, or move them, we will cripple

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock

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• So the final section... ...just below.
• Subsection 6 cites Idaho Code...
• Section 2123 does cover how drones can be used, and that's what we cite to here in that last section.
• And so I'll do my best to recall, but under that Idaho Code section, which has been in place for about
• This section also ensures This section also ensures that valid existing rights like grazing and timber

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• I know I was gonna sit up here with a dress code; I apologize.
• They don't have transportation; they're living in very deplorable situations.
• Senate Bill 30 is a repeal. of Section 24-14-18.
• This all is in Section 24-14-28.
• Again, this is if you look at Section 2414, the vital statistics section, this is a very specific provision

Bills: SB41 , SB33 , SB32 , SB30

Committee: Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, individualized treatment, investigational treatment, health care, life-threatening illness, patient rights, physician recommendation, informed consent, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child protection, prosecution, crime amendments, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting

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• They reformed their zoning codes especially and their land use rules.
• And enacting building code reforms to lower the cost of constructing housing.
• New Mexico's building codes have not been modernized.
• , restrictive building codes, and difficult permitting.
• And so building, especially above stores or on main streets, building codes are part of that.

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• Section 17 and 18. Yeah.
• What section is that? that. All right. What section is that?
• </c> Section 17 and 18. Yeah. Y. All right. Section 17 and 18. Yeah. Y. All right.
• </c> sections. Senator Pearl seconds. Yes. sections. Senator Pearl seconds. Yes.
• </c> on um sections 187 to 88. on um sections 187 to 88.

Committee: Senate Finance

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• He is appearing again, assuming he does appear, pursuant to section 2, subsection D of the rules of the
• Senate Bill 2542 by Senator Myrie, an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York in
• This bill was reported to Codes in 2024 and 2025 by this committee.
• We'll once again be looking for a motion to report to Codes.
• I'm going to note we have about a minute and a half left in this section.

Committee: Senate Housing, Construction, and Community Development

Summary: The Senate Housing, Construction, and Community Development Committee met on February 25 and took up a series of housing-related bills, many of which had previously passed the Senate or been reported by the committee in prior sessions. Measures advanced included bills on NYCHA utility accountability, a small rental housing development initiative, uniform waiting list priorities for domestic violence survivors, protections for dependent children named in eviction papers, expansion of veterans’ housing preferences, inclusion of illegal conversions in the definition of harassment, repeal of obsolete rent formula language, inspection of major capital improvement rent increases and rent stabilization extensions, a community land trust acquisition fund, and an affordable independent senior housing assistance program. Most were reported to finance, Codes, or the floor, typically with some minority negative or “without recommendation” votes noted. The committee then returned to Senate Bill 6718B, sponsored by Senator Jackson, which would eliminate certain surcharges landlords may charge when tenants install appliances in rent-regulated housing. A guest speaker, Mr. Umberto Lopez, argued the bill would further squeeze landlords, especially small property owners, and warned that rising costs and regulation could lead to more units being taken off the market or “warehoused.” Committee members asked about the bill’s practical effect, including whether tenants could install appliances only with landlord approval and how current surcharge amounts are calculated for air conditioners, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. The chair explained that the bill would remove the ability to charge those existing fees, which are intended to cover wear and tear and utility-related costs. After the discussion, the committee voted to report S6718B, with minority negative votes recorded. The chair also noted an upcoming housing budget hearing later that day and repeatedly emphasized time limits during the meeting.

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• Will the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Military Affairs, and Transportation and Culture and Arts
• Thank you for the committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts.
• </c> you for the committee on transportation you for the committee on transportation and<00:41:17.720
• Anyone caught transporting illegal explosive or must face mandatory jail time.
• Anyone caught transporting illegal explosive or must face mandatory jail time.

Committee: Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on three fireworks-related bills. On SB 1226, which would create a shipping container inspection program and require Department of Law Enforcement reporting, the Department of Law Enforcement supported the measure, while the Attorney General recommended deleting references to explosives to avoid a single-subject constitutional issue and noted possible federal limits on military involvement. Harbor users raised concerns about logistics, delays, and cost, and HPD supported the bill; members also discussed how inspections would work and whether DLE would coordinate with county and federal partners. No vote was taken during the testimony portion. On SB 32, which would sharply restrict consumer fireworks by requiring permits for cultural use, repealing the general holiday exceptions, and imposing a $25 permit fee, the State Fire Council supported the bill as a public safety measure but said it was willing to work on problematic language. The Office of the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill’s use of “culture” could create constitutional and discrimination problems because permit decisions would effectively define culture. Fireworks retailers and other opponents said the bill would push consumers toward illegal fireworks and hurt lawful sales, while supporters said it would reduce injuries, fires, and respiratory harm. Members questioned whether the permit fee was new, whether the bill would affect commercial display companies, and whether permit caps should be added. On SB 1324, which expands fireworks offenses, increases penalties for injuries or death, creates new criminal offenses and an infraction adjudication system, and appropriates funds, the Attorney General strongly supported the bill and said it would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools, while DLE said the current weight-based definitions make prosecutions difficult and labor-intensive. DLE also said disposal of seized fireworks is expensive and hazardous, and suggested violators should bear more of that cost. HPD and the Maui County prosecutor supported the bill, but some opponents argued it would overcriminalize conduct and create constitutional issues; a commercial pyrotechnics company asked for amendments to preserve lawful display work. Members asked about the appropriation, enforcement challenges, and whether existing exceptions would still allow commercial shows. The hearing ended with no final decision reported in the transcript.

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• They covered a much broader swath of sections of the bill, while we will focus here on a couple.
• The sections of the bill that directly impact New Mexico's personal and corporate income tax, and then
• This bill is one of the largest changes to the federal tax code that we've seen in decades.
• the tax code changes are.
• So under Section 61, your income is defined as income from whatever source derived.

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee