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• The Committee of the Whole is called to order.
• The Committee is called to order without objection.
• And now for your committee amendment. Mr.
• Thank you, ma'am, and now for your committee amendment. Mr.
• I know that on the HHS Committee, representative from District 12, had raised some concerns about committee

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day. Members also welcomed a visiting group from Women Leading Government and adopted a proclamation honoring Deputy Warden Veronica Parcell and National Corrections Officers and Employees Week. The House then agreed to request Senate consent to adjourn after completing its work on Wednesday, April 22, and later moved into Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar. In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced several Senate bills. SB 1457, SB 1808, SB 1006, SB 1018, SB 1041, SB 1345, and SB 1512 all received do-pass recommendations, with SB 1552 also receiving a do-pass recommendation as amended. SB 1006 was amended to increase the anonymous small-donation reporting threshold and add an inflation adjustment, drawing debate over transparency. SB 1018, dealing with Sharia law, prompted sharp disagreement over constitutional concerns and community impact, but still advanced. SB 1041, a strike-everything amendment on electronic monitoring in assisted living facilities, drew supportive testimony about accountability and protecting vulnerable seniors. SB 1345 advanced with amendments after discussion of licensing timelines for health facilities and removal of an anonymous complaint provision. On third reading, SB 1167 and SB 1254 passed, and SB 1763 also passed after debate over school district finance rules. SB 1315, concerning school safety interoperability and communications with law enforcement, failed on a 25-25 tie after extensive debate over whether it was a vendor-driven bill and whether it created an unfunded or poorly designed mandate. After that vote, a motion to reconsider SB 1315 succeeded by a 30-18 vote. The House also concurred in Senate requests to return HB 2035 and HB 2249 for reconsideration. The session ended with announcements about the annual legislative charity softball game, a Democratic caucus meeting, and adjournment until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

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• Madam Chair, I move that the bill receive a due pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee
• I move that the bill receive a due pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee.
• Committee.
• And we can't... ...that bill receive a due pass recommendation and be sent to the Rules Committee.
• Committee...

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5917, which would change how the Department of Corrections and Department of Health distribute abortion medications from state stockpiles. Staff and the bill sponsor said the measure would remove pricing restrictions, allow the medications to be donated or sold more flexibly to health care providers, and help avoid expiration of existing supplies. Supporters, including the Washington State Women’s Commission, the governor’s health policy advisor, DOH, physicians, and Pro-Choice Washington, said the bill would improve access to medication abortion and miscarriage care, especially for people facing barriers. Opponents argued it would expand state involvement in abortion, shift costs to taxpayers, and raise safety concerns. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing portion shown. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6080, which would require written contracts before local jails accept people in federal custody and would prohibit some out-of-state transfers absent a valid judicial warrant. Senator Cleveland said the bill was prompted by a situation in Clark County and was intended to provide clarity, reimbursement, and accountability for local governments. Supporters from the Latino Community Fund, the Association of Counties, and the City of Vancouver said it would protect taxpayers and local discretion. The sheriffs’ association supported some of the bill’s goals but raised concerns about unintended consequences for routine federal arrests and wanted more clarification. The hearing on SB 6080 was then closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6085, which would revise the Institutional Welfare Account, formerly the incarcerated individual betterment fund, to require more input from incarcerated people and their families on how the funds are spent and to change some allowable uses. The sponsor said the bill would ensure the account reflects current needs and supports family contact, reentry, and institutional safety. Testimony was mixed: the Washington State Reentry Council supported the concept but objected to requiring legislative appropriations and to using the funds for reentry services; a Department of Corrections representative supported the intent but raised concerns about removing law library funding without replacement. After testimony, the committee moved into executive session and considered several bills and amendments, including SB 5940, SB 5945, SB 5957, and SB 5966. Multiple amendments were offered and mostly failed on SB 5940 and SB 5945, while one amendment on SB 5945 passed. The committee advanced SB 5940, SB 5957, and SB 5966 with due-pass recommendations, and the transcript ends with the committee adjourning after the final action on SB 5966.

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• Thank you, members of the committee. My name is Karina Bonia.
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Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard House Bill 2712, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). Members expressed concern that the exam requirement was only added in 2021 and has not been in place long enough to evaluate, but they also questioned whether licensure should be granted without a meaningful measure of competency. Testimony was split: supporters argued the exam is a barrier for applicants without formal social work education, while opponents said licensure should still require some standard of competency, especially because the title carries public expectations and insurance reimbursement implications. Karina Bonia, speaking for NASW New Hampshire, said there is very limited data because only one person in New Hampshire currently holds an LSWA. She explained that LSWA applicants may have degrees outside social work, unlike licensed social workers, and that the current exam is the same national social work exam used for higher levels of licensure. She argued that this creates a significant barrier for LSWA applicants and noted that LSWA holders are already required to complete 30 hours of training and substantial supervised hours. Members asked for data on pass/fail rates and whether a different exam or practical skills test would be more appropriate. Committee members and OPLC representatives discussed whether the current statute and board rules already provide enough authority for the board to set other criteria, and whether the exam requirement is tied to the social work compact. OPLC indicated that the current rule requires passage of a national proctored exam approved by the board, but that no national exam exists specifically for this level, and that the board may need legislative authority to develop different criteria. The discussion ended with interest in obtaining the existing rule language and possibly revisiting the issue through amendment or future legislation rather than immediately removing the exam requirement.

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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Members of the committee, I'm here to present... Good afternoon, members of the committee.
• Thank you, Madam Vice Chair and members of the committee, and I want to thank the committee staff for
• Again, no rules of the road.
• That bill fails committee. It was noted earlier that... Four to three. That bill fails committee.
• Committee adjourned.

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and public safety bills, largely focused on traffic violence, e-bike regulation, and DUI enforcement. AB 1588 on sideshows and street takeovers drew support from the author, San Francisco officials, law enforcement, and the League of California Cities, who said the bill would close loopholes, add motorcycles and dirt bikes to the sideshow framework, and align penalties with speed contests. ACLU California Action opposed it, but members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous takeovers. The committee also heard AB 1654 on commercial driver’s licenses and federal verification rules, with the author arguing California must comply with federal law to avoid losing CDL authority; the chair and others objected that the bill could wrongly affect U.S. citizens and codify changing federal rules. The bill was discussed but not advanced in the portion provided. AB 1976 sought to speed delivery of bicycle and pedestrian safety projects by limiting some public meetings, restricting cancellation of contracts without findings, lowering petition thresholds for traffic calming, and updating the Pedestrian Mall Act. Supporters said current procedures delay life-saving projects and give too much power to opponents, while counties and cities opposed the limits on local public input and budget authority. After discussion, the committee voted to send AB 1976 to Local Government, with several members expressing support but also concerns about preserving community participation. The committee also heard AB 2015, which would direct Caltrans to study the effects of navigation apps on local roads and safety. Supporters said apps can divert traffic onto residential streets and undermine local traffic calming, while members suggested the bill should also consider built-in vehicle navigation systems. AB 2168, on the Active Transportation Program, would update the definition of safe routes to transit, prioritize transit-rich and underserved areas, and add stronger spending accountability; it drew support from bicycle and transit advocates and some local agencies, with a few technical concerns left to resolve. Finally, AB 1942 on e-bike registration and license plates for Class 2 and 3 e-bikes drew strong support from law enforcement and medical witnesses citing rising injuries, but broad opposition from bicycle groups, micromobility advocates, and some local governments who said it would burden lawful riders, create DMV problems, and not address illegal e-motos. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from the same author: AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI conviction to eight years with an interlock option after four years. Both bills received strong support from law enforcement and victims’ advocates, with ACLU California Action opposing them as duplicative or overly punitive; both bills were advanced by committee vote.

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• The Senate Rules Committee will come to order. The Senate Committee on Rules will come to order.
• I would like to take item 3, referral of bills to committees. I'll entertain a motion. Thank you.
• Thank you, Chair Limon, Vice Chair Grove and members of the Senate Rules Committee.
• We have a committee hearing next week regarding everybody that's involved in this process.
• Well, good afternoon, honorable chair and members of the committee.

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• If the court ruled, let's say, and they can be overturned, but if they ruled it was unconstitutional
• Chair and committee members.
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Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• She was approved by the Rules Committee on March 11. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• She was approved by the Rules Committee on March 11. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• He was approved by the Rules Committee on March 18. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• He was approved by the Rules Committee on March 18. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• He was approved by the Rules Committee on March 18. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Are there any questions from the committee? Any questions from the committee?
• Any other questions from the committee? Any other questions from the committee?
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Committee: Joint Elections

Keywords: Elections - Room 210; 29 January, 2026: 2:30 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, Chairman and Committee.
• So in the ruling, in the language of the ruling, it also specifies that asking for documentation status
• Chairman, members of the committee.
• that committee hearing, and the goodwill and good effort of representatives in this room on this committee
• Good morning, committee members.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The committee first heard House Joint Memorial 20, sponsored by Representative Steve Tanner, which asks the federal government to study and account for the cost Idaho says it bears under Plyler v. Doe for educating children of non-citizens. Tanner argued the ruling functions as an unfunded mandate and estimated the annual cost to Idaho taxpayers at roughly $112 million to $220 million. Members debated whether the memorial conflicted with Plyler, whether undocumented status could even be studied, and whether the memorial unfairly targeted a vulnerable population. Supporters said it was simply a statement asking the federal government to make Idaho whole; opponents raised concerns about one-sided framing and the treatment of immigrant children. The committee took a roll call vote and passed the memorial 10-3, sending it to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 883, sponsored by Representative Doug Pickett, a school funding flexibility and earned autonomy proposal for both traditional public school districts and public charter schools. Pickett and Idaho Charter School Network representative Emily McClure explained that the bill would allow qualifying schools more discretion over funding and reduce reporting burdens if they meet academic, financial, and governance benchmarks. The bill includes a two-year grace period if a school has a bad year and a 2029 review date. Questions focused on the different standards for districts and charters, how many schools might qualify, how growth and socioeconomic factors are accounted for, and why virtual charter schools were excluded. Supporters said the bill rewards strong performance and innovation while maintaining accountability. Testimony in favor emphasized that high-performing schools need flexibility to allocate funds, hire experienced staff, and reduce compliance work; one charter school leader said a compliance position had become 95% paperwork. Some members praised the bipartisan effort and said the bill could be a useful experiment and a bridge to broader funding reform. Representative Veeley moved to send HB 883 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote.

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• My first bill died in committee.
• "So these expectations are not just rules.
• Next to your committee name is going to be the room number of your committee."
• "Next to your committee name is going to be the room number of your committee, so please look that over
• Next to your committee name is going to be the room number of your committee so please look that over

Keywords: House streaming session for Saturday, April 25, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Posted agenda that were left pending before the committee.
• This is the first time this court is going to rule on this.
• And it has to go by rule, by the commissioner's rule, yes sir. Thank you.
• The nominations will be left... ending before the committee.
• Is there any other business to come before the committee?

Committee: Senate Nominations

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate Committee on Rules will come to order.
• I had another committee that had to take a vote and close down before I could come to Rules.
• Eastman had violated certain rules of the State Bar, in particular rules that prohibit all lawyers, whoever
• Today is the final day for Senator Jones to serve on this committee, on the Rules Committee.
• It has been an honor to serve on this committee.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules established a quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments before moving to State Bar appointments requiring testimony. The committee heard from George Cardona, reappointed as Chief Trial Counsel of the State Bar, who described reforms made after the Girardi matter, efforts to reduce discipline disparities, backlog reduction measures, and staffing shortages tied to a vacancy rate and increased incoming complaints. Senators questioned him about safeguards against misconduct, the John Eastman disbarment case, discipline disparities affecting Black and Latino attorneys, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, and the use of AI in complaints and pleadings. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 3-0 to advance him to the full Senate. The committee then heard from Laura Enderton Speed, nominated as Executive Director of the State Bar. She emphasized restoring public trust, improving operations, addressing the February 2025 bar exam problems, and strengthening discipline and admissions processes. Senators asked about the State Bar’s structural budget deficit, the ongoing audit and investigations related to the bar exam, conflict-of-interest safeguards after Girardi, and plans for the future of the bar exam. Public testimony was uniformly supportive, and the committee voted 5-0 to advance her nomination to the Senate floor. The meeting concluded with final votes on the earlier items, thanks to Senator Jones for his service on the committee, and adjournment to executive session after a cake presentation.

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• The Committee on State Affairs will come to order.
• rules.
• Chairman, committee members. I'm Michael Bullock.
• Good afternoon, committee. I am Nikki Llewellyn with the ACLU of Texas.
• I think the members and their staffs are excellent committee staff, and with that, the committee on State

Bills: SB7 , SB14 , SB 7 , SB 14

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects

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• Chairman and committee. It's an honor to carry this bill for Mr. Hatcher here.
• Members, this is a bill that has passed through this committee already on the House version relating
• It doesn't mean because I sit on rules that I needed preference with this.
• I rules. I came in with Governor Ivy. I don't know if she'll listen.
• And thank you, Committee.

Bills: SB211 , SB241 , HB614

Committee: House Public Safety and Homeland Security

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, license suspension, driver's license revocation, ignition interlock, interlock device, breathalyzer, alcohol offense, impaired driving

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• out of the Standing Committee on Rules 11 to 0.
• So this came through the Rules Committee I sit on.
• Your Committee on Rules, Administrative will meet tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room 4.
• committee substitute for House Bill 3308, House committee substitute for House Bill 20272, House committee
• Your committee on rules administrative will meet tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in hearing room four.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• House No. 3925, its title having been changed by the Committee on Bills, and third reading.
• referred to their respective committees.
• Question comes on suspension of Joint Rule 12. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
• Joint Rule 12 is suspended as to those matters.
• They will be referred to their respective committees.

Summary: The Senate reconvened after a brief recess and took up several local bills on final passage. It enacted a bill making the charter of the County of Nantucket gender neutral and passed House No. 4404 to be enacted and sent to the Governor. The chamber also considered multiple Boston Police Department bills waiving the maximum age requirement for specific individuals, including Pierre Charles Darius, Ryan Kozo, and Duomi Pamera; each was advanced through third reading and passed to be engrossed. One of the Boston police bills came from the House and, after a motion to suspend the rules, was taken up forthwith and also passed to be engrossed. The Senate then suspended Joint Rule 12 on several House petitions and referred those matters to the appropriate committees. No debate or opposition was recorded on the measures considered, and all actions were taken by voice vote with the ayes prevailing. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again on Monday at 11:00 a.m., directed the clerk to dispense with printing a calendar, and adjourned.

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• Rules don't meet the rules of this bill. Which framework does a California company have to follow?
• Do they follow the national rules? They follow international rules?
• Thank you. the committee amendments and thanking the committee for the thoughtful work on this bill.
• Bring it back to the committee. Questions or comments?
• Questions from committee members? Vice Chair? I always do.

Committee: House Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Thank you, Chairman, member of the committee. My name is Dr. Samuel Lair.
• serving on the civics assessment committee that we all kind of recognize.
• Members of the committee, I think this is good and necessary legislation.
• If we don't have a rule, So Mr. Chair, members of the House Education Committee, I'm Greg Wilson.
• If we don't have a rule, Representative Matthias: Unique mission, and in this committee we've struggled

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 989, all

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• We have a committee substitute as well.
• Chairman, we do have a committee substitute. Senator Sparks sends up the committee substitute.
• The committee substitute on behalf of Senator Kolkhorst recognizes Senator Flores to explain the committee
• Did you get a chance to see the committee substitute? Did the committee substitute...?
• , well, rules...

Bills: SB3074 , HB49 , HB2440 , HB3556 , HB3619 , HB3866 , HB4042 , HB4112 , HB4271 , HB4413 , HB4426 , HB5033 , HB49

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal