Transcript Highlights:

• They have to go through that whole condemnation procedure.
• </c><00:20:10.480><c> But</c> whole pro condemnation procedure.
• But whole pro condemnation procedure.
• </c> it would actually have the reversed it would actually have the reversed effect<00:29:22.320><c>
• Uh, they are right until such time as they reverse their own rulings. Okay, Mr. Simpson.

Committee: House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• And um I just wanted to ask you if you and your peers understood that you have actually reversed Department
• I just wanted to ask you if you and your peers understood that you have actually reversed Department
• you and your your peers understood that you have<00:44:57.920><c> actually</c><00:44:58.680><c> reversed
• </c><00:44:59.680><c> department</c><00:45:00.000><c> of</c> have actually reversed department of have
• actually reversed department of education<00:45:00.720><c> policy</c><00:45:01.200><c> that</c><00:45

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs held a resolutions hearing on April 1, 2025, and considered a series of measures largely focused on housing, domestic violence, corrections, Native Hawaiian issues, and public safety. Early items included HCR 158 HD1 and HR 153 HD1, which request a Judiciary-led working group to improve landlord-tenant code provisions to increase housing supply; Hawaii Realtors testified in strong support, and there was no opposition. The committee also heard HCR 55 and HR 51 on studying the effectiveness of domestic violence, restraining order, and stalking laws. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said some requested data may exceed judicial authority but that useful Judiciary data exists, while the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence supported the intent but urged broader, better-funded, survivor-inclusive analysis across all counties and islands. Members asked for clarification on the proposed draft, and the witness emphasized narrowing the scope, including stalking, and extending the timeline. The committee then took up HCR 23 HD1 on the new Oahu Community Correctional Center. The Public Defender supported adding a courtroom but objected to language about transporting released detainees away from residential communities or public spaces as unconstitutional; the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation supported the measure and said one multipurpose courtroom would be sufficient, and that most released inmates are picked up by family or programs, with others transported to a bus depot. HCR 174 HD1/HR 170 HD1, on in-school based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system, drew strong support from Debt Free Justice Hawaii, which said the resolution was youth-led and could help replace fees and fines with community service and rehabilitation opportunities. HCR 185, on an audit of proposed mandatory health insurance coverage for Native Hawaiian healing and cultural practices, received comments from Pāpa Lokahi supporting the concept but warning that reimbursement issues are complex, that the community should restart broader conversations, and that the measure should not be rushed or unfunded; members questioned whether the resolution was the right vehicle and whether it could affect ACA implementation. Several Native Hawaiian and community measures were also heard. HCR 147/HR 147, creating a legislative working group on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands funding, had support from DHHL and the Democratic Party of Hawaii. HCR 193 HD1/HR 186 HD1, on transferring Native Hawaiian burial site management to OHA, was strongly supported by OHA, which also proposed adding recognized lineal and cultural descendants to the working group membership; the committee noted multiple supporting testimonies and no opposition on the House draft. HCR 8/HR 8, urging DOJ inclusion of Hawaii in the missing and murdered indigenous persons outreach program, was supported by OHA, which cited a task force report showing Native Hawaiian women and girls make up over 40% of missing persons cases despite being about 10% of the population. HCR 124 HD1/HR 120 HD1 on Hawaiian language resources had no testimony. HCR 180 HD1 on collaborative homelessness response drew comments from the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions and three support testimonies. HCR 72/HR 65 on county ethics standards also drew support only. HCR 100/HR 96 on competency in LGBTQ+ and culturally specific gender identity training received support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission and the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, which stressed the need for training that reflects Native Hawaiian and other Polynesian understandings such as mahu and fa’afafine. The committee continued with additional measures that were mostly noncontroversial. HCR 30/AHR 29 on enforcement against out-of-state vehicles had support from the Department of Transportation. HCR 43 HD1, studying highway patrol and speed cameras, had one opposition testimony. HCR 119 HD1/HR 115 HD1, endorsing Taiwan’s international participation and a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement, was supported by DBEDT. HCR 62 HD1 and HR 57, on flying the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia flag year-round at the Capitol, had no testimony, though DBEDT supported the related measure. Throughout the hearing, members generally asked few questions, and the transcript reflects testimony, comments, and stated positions rather than any final committee votes or deferred actions.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, Larson's third reading 10 reversed that back to the JAC position to have that money be in general
• /c> Larsson's the third reading 10 um Larsson's the third reading 10 um Larsson<00:09:30.240><c> reversed
• 31.040><c> back</c><00:09:31.200><c> to</c><00:09:31.360><c> the</c><00:09:31.600><c> JAC</c> Larsson reversed
• that back to the JAC Larsson reversed that back to the JAC position<00:09:32.480><c> to</c><00:09:32.720
• footnote number one, which was that no funds shall be expended on abortions or gender transition procedures

Bills: SF0032 , SF0010 , SF0001 , HB0001

Committee: House Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:

• He asked whether there were any reversions this year or whether that had been checked into at all.
• Senator Hicks asked about reversions and whether any could go back toward these projects.
• He asked whether there were any reversions this year or whether that had been checked into at all.
• </c><00:20:49.600><c> Chairman,</c><00:20:50.080><c> but</c> reversions as of yet, Mr.
• Chairman, but reversions as of yet, Mr.

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• And Texas kind of did the reverse.
• I'd rather be preemptive as much as possible than wait until it's here and have to reverse it. Yes.
• I know I feel like I'm going in reverse order, but amendment number two, I think, is very, very specific
• I know I feel like I'm going in reverse order, but amendment number two, I think, is very, very specific
• well as the Louisiana Constitution and legislative drafting, and included in that is adjudication procedures

Bills: HB113 , HB342 , HB632 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB1078 , HB1132 , HB1146

Committee: House Education

Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding, overcapacity, school board, charter schools, education policy, local superintendent, tuition

Transcript Highlights:

• The Code of Civil Procedure allows monetary sanctions and penalties to be assessed.
• However, the current judicial procedures allow jurisdictions to delay compliance with court orders by
• When the Court of Appeal reversed the trial court in July of 2020, the city would have had to amend its
• If upon appeal that decision is reversed, the election... ...the California Voting Rights Act.
• If upon appeal that decision is reversed, the election system can revert back to the at-large system.

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. AB 316, by Assembly Member Krell, would prevent AI developers or deployers from arguing that an AI system’s alleged autonomy absolves them of civil liability. Supporters said it is a narrow, common-sense guardrail that does not change existing burdens of proof, while opponents from TechNet and the Chamber of Progress raised concerns about possible strict-liability effects. The bill was moved on a due-pass vote to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. AB 251, by Assembly Member Kalra, would let judges apply a preponderance-of-the-evidence standard when a skilled nursing facility or RCFE intentionally destroys evidence in elder abuse cases. Supporters said the measure is needed because vulnerable victims often cannot testify and electronic records are easily altered; opponents argued existing sanctions are sufficient and warned of more litigation. After discussion about the bill’s narrow scope and the governor’s prior veto concerns, the committee passed the bill to Human Services. AB 474, by Assembly Member Ward, would encourage nonprofit home-sharing for low-income homeowners, especially older adults, through tax and housing-law changes, but it also proposed changes to the lodger law. Supporters emphasized housing stability and companionship benefits, while the California Apartment Association and some members expressed concern about removing lodger protections; the author said he would continue working on that issue. The bill advanced to Human Services. The committee also passed AB 449, which would authorize the Civil Rights Department to run statewide media campaigns discouraging discrimination based on immutable characteristics. AB 1201, the “Reunity Act,” would give courts discretion to provide family reunification services to parents with violent felony convictions unless the offense involved force or a weapon against the child or reunification would likely endanger the child; supporters described it as a fairer, individualized approach, while some members raised concerns about domestic violence and child safety. AB 464, an anti-retaliation and accountability bill concerning sexual abuse in prisons, would extend reporting time, require 90-day monitoring, bar rehiring confirmed abusers, and strengthen reporting protections; survivors gave detailed testimony about retaliation, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 614 would standardize Government Claims Act deadlines at one year for all claims; the author and a civil rights attorney argued the current six-month deadline is too short for many injury and wrongful death victims, and testimony began from a parent describing a jail-related death claim.

Transcript Highlights:

• And on to our procedural motions.
• Assistant Majority Leader Garcia, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• Procedural motions.
• Assistant Majority Leader Garcia, you are recognized for your procedural motions. Thank you, Mr.
• Meantime, Assistant Majority Leader Garcia, you are recognized for your procedural motions.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file. The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added. The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs. The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Opioid overdose reversal medications such as naloxone are safe, effective, and can save a life.
• These medications can easily be administered and temporarily reverse overdoses from illicit opioids.
• Opioid overdose reversal medications such as naloxone are safe, effective, and can save a life.
• These medications can easily be administered and temporarily reverse overdoses from illicit opioids.
• These medications can easily be administered and temporarily reverse overdoses from illicit opioids.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• The rollback of federal policies risks reversing hard-won progress to make care more accessible and affordable
• So we're not surprised that the reversal of that same policy would reverse the disproportionate gain.
• ...that the reversal of that same policy would reverse the disproportionate gains among those communities
• I think there was hope, at least I had hope, that maybe some of this could be reversed or changed, but
• This means that if I have an emergency or procedure for my baby, I would need to pay for all of those

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Senate and Assembly Health Committees focused on the “cost of uncertainty” in health coverage, access, and affordability amid federal policy changes. Opening remarks from committee leaders and members emphasized that California’s gains under the Affordable Care Act and Health for All policies—high coverage rates, consumer protections, and lower uninsured rates—are now threatened by federal rollbacks, including the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits and H.R. 1. Members repeatedly cited rising premiums, skipped care, medical debt, and the risk of coverage losses, especially for low-income Californians, workers, seniors, and immigrant communities. The first panel featured federal policy and state implementation experts, including Don Joyce, Jessica Altman of Covered California, and Elizabeth Lansberg of HCAI’s Office of Health Care Affordability. Testimony described the ACA’s coverage expansions and the current federal threats: shorter open enrollment, more verification requirements, loss of enhanced subsidies, and changes affecting immigrants and preventive coverage. Covered California reported that average monthly premiums could nearly double without the subsidies, new enrollment is down sharply, and more consumers are shifting into bronze plans with higher deductibles. HCAI explained its affordability strategy through spending targets, consolidation review, and primary care investment, while members asked about the impact of federal cuts on provider taxes, uncompensated care, and whether California can sustain coverage without new revenue. The second panel, with UC Berkeley Labor Center’s Miranda Dietz and California Health Care Foundation’s Christoph Stremikis, broadened the discussion to statewide cost drivers and consumer impacts. They highlighted that more than half of Californians under 65 rely on job-based coverage, yet premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs have risen faster than wages. They also pointed to medical debt, administrative waste, market consolidation, and underinvestment in primary care as major drivers of unaffordability. Members asked about the 25% of health spending that does not improve patient care, the role of fraud versus administrative friction, the effect of cost growth targets on workers, and the need for preventive care and possible revenue solutions. The hearing then moved to a third panel on human impacts, beginning with testimony from a Central Valley promotora describing how families are choosing lower-tier coverage, struggling with diabetes care, and facing higher premiums after subsidy losses.

Transcript Highlights:

• The rollback of federal policies risks reversing hard-won progress to make care more accessible and affordable
• So we're not surprised that the reversal of that same policy would reverse the disproportionate gains
• So just looking at the information... that the reversal of that same policy would reverse the disproportionate
• I had hoped that maybe some of this could be reversed or changed, but being there and speaking with the
• This means that if I have an emergency or procedure for my baby, I would need to pay for all of those

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the cost of uncertainty in California health care, especially the effects of federal policy changes on coverage, access, and affordability. Opening remarks from committee leaders and members emphasized that California’s uninsured rate had fallen to historic lows under the Affordable Care Act and state policies, but that the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies, H.R. 1, and other federal regulatory changes could reverse those gains. Members repeatedly cited rising premiums, skipped care, medical debt, and the strain on low-wage workers, families, clinics, hospitals, and public programs. The first panel reviewed the federal landscape and state response. A federal policy analyst described the ACA’s coverage gains and consumer protections, then outlined current threats: H.R. 1’s Medicaid and marketplace cuts, the end of enhanced premium tax credits, shorter open enrollment, more verification requirements, and changes affecting preventive services and vaccines. Covered California reported that the loss of subsidies is expected to nearly double average monthly premiums, reduce enrollment, and push more consumers into bronze plans with higher deductibles; it also noted that California’s $190 million affordability fund is helping the lowest-income enrollees. HCAI’s Office of Health Care Affordability explained its work on spending targets, market consolidation review, and primary care investment, saying the goal is to slow spending growth rather than impose price caps. Committee members pressed witnesses on the practical effects of bronze plans, administrative burdens, immigration-related disenrollment, provider taxes, uncompensated care, and whether California can sustain current coverage levels without new revenue. Witnesses said bronze plans preserve essential benefits but shift more costs to consumers, and that H.R. 1’s verification and auto-renewal changes will likely reduce enrollment. They also said provider tax reductions could significantly weaken state financing over time, and that higher uninsured rates may increase uncompensated care and pressure premiums elsewhere in the system. The second panel, featuring UC Berkeley Labor Center and California Health Care Foundation experts, highlighted broader affordability problems across job-based coverage and Medi-Cal, citing medical debt, skipped care, and the role of underlying system costs, administrative waste, and lack of competition. They pointed to medical debt relief efforts such as Los Angeles County’s program as a short-term mitigation strategy while the Legislature considers longer-term policy and budget responses.

Transcript Highlights:

• Clerk, we will follow that procedure.
• Hearing none, we'll follow that procedure. See<00:38:00.079><c> no</c><00:38:00.320><c> questions.
• Powell. >> Does it have a reverse? >> Got nothing. Okay.
• gt; Does<01:13:30.960><c> it</c><01:13:31.199><c> have</c><01:13:31.360><c> a</c><01:13:31.520><c> reverse
• </c> &gt;&gt; Does it have a reverse? &gt;&gt; Does it have a reverse?

Transcript Highlights:

• c><00:27:09.000><c> auction</c> establishes a ACP-funded reverse auction establishes a ACP-funded reverse
• auction process, a low bid reverse auction process.
• auction process, a low bid reverse auction process.
• </c><01:33:30.080><c> So,</c> reverse auction process. So, reverse auction process.
• </c> solar projects through this reverse solar projects through this reverse auction<01:33:58.680><c>

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, so we're, for sure, last year, well, there was a little bit of reversion.
• It looks like, well, the $400,000 in reversion.
• , the cost of paying the procedure, or the cost of the vendor fees for specifically lethal injection?
• be consistent with this order and shall ensure that no federal funds are expended for any medical procedure
• The order says that no federal funds are to be expended for any medical procedure, treatment, or drug

Committee: House Budget

Transcript Highlights:

• have been adopted by appr and procedures have been adopted by appr by<00:14:26.120><c> the</c><00:14
• Chair, members, um, I hope it's all right if we do that in reverse order.
• You know, when there is trust in good procedures between local law enforcement and prosecutors, these
• </c> all right if we do that in reverse all right if we do that in reverse order<01:26:15.679><c> not
• </c> when there is Trust in good procedures when there is Trust in good procedures between<01:27:26.320

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Clerk, we will follow that procedure. Resolutions, petitions, memorials, and other papers.
• Hearing none, we will follow that procedure. proceed in that manner.
• What they did was extend the qualifying deadline for 7 days and took the reverse repealer out.

Transcript Highlights:

• Under procedural motions, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• We are feeling a reversal. of the progress towards LGBTQ rights that have taken decades and generations

Transcript Highlights:

• , she provides inclusive health care for all people, regardless of age or gender, specializing in reverse
• Senate Bill 2091 by Zaffirini relates to a study on effective case management practices and procedures
• Senate Bill 2171 by Parker relates to public schools' grievance procedures to Education K through 16.

Bills: SCR8 , SCR24 , SCR25 , SB1 , SB65 , SB315 , SB371 , SB372 , SB379 , SB400 , SB402 , SB406 , SB427 , SB487 , SB502 , SB509 , SB535 , SB610 , SB707 , SB740 , SB761 , SB840 , SB875 , SB893 , SB918 , SB925 , SB965 , SB987 , SB990 , SB995 , SB1006 , SB1018 , SB1073 , SB1106 , SB1121 , SB1194 , SB1253 , SB1300 , SB1343 , SB1362 , SB1379 , SB1447 , SB1532 , SB1555 , SJR36 , SJR12 , SJR57 , SCR25 , SCR22 , SCR12 , SCR24 , SCR8 , SB565 , SB372 , SB765 , SB62 , SB666 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB847 , SB1248 , SB740 , SB14 , SB1006 , SB504 , SB925 , SB1121 , SB995 , SB857 , SB305 , SB296 , SB284 , SB815 , SB1379 , SB1300 , SB1497 , SB1499 , SB1498 , SB65 , SB241 , SB304 , SB402 , SB621 , SB1023 , SB1024 , SB1106 , SB686 , SB112 , SB371 , SB204 , SB400 , SB609 , SB1447 , SB670 , SB502 , SB427 , SB850 , SB854 , SB413 , SB1555 , SB1362 , SB1346 , SB1033 , SB1220 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB987 , SB1539 , SB893 , SB447 , SB875 , SB406 , SB509 , SB985 , SB965 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB24 , SB1194 , SB1253 , SB1215 , SB1532 , SB1302 , SB856 , SB650 , SB583 , SB673 , SB840 , SB213 , SB681 , SB1172 , SB1252 , SB378 , SB610 , SB918 , SB1343 , SB608 , SB487 , SB955 , SB957 , SB988 , SB990 , SB1019 , SB1021 , SB1120 , SB251 , SB958 , SB535 , SB761 , SB1 , SB541 , SB315 , SB379 , SB1018 , SB1737 , SB266 , SB1415 , SB1527 , SB125 , SB599 , SB1330 , SB53 , SB916 , SB896 , SB1352 , SB973 , SB785 , SB710 , SB472 , SB1450 , SB1502 , SB1566 , SB414 , SB1062 , SB1547 , SB961 , SB1038 , SB513 , SB578 , SB711 , SB746 , SB942 , SB1404 , SB1448 , SB1738 , SB108 , SB8 , SB318 , SB507 , SB533 , SB689 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1355 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1596 , SB1403 , SB1198 , SB1146 , SB763 , SB667

Transcript Highlights:

• Under procedural motions, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized.
• Under procedural motions, Madam Majority Leader, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• We are feeling a reversal of the progress towards LGBTQ+ rights that have taken decades and generations

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the previous day’s journal. Procedural motions were adopted to allow certain members to speak on adjournment in memory and to host guests on the floor, and the chamber suspended Joint Rule 61 to allow the Appropriations Committee to meet and consider AB 1533. The majority leader also requested that SB 272 and HR 44 be removed from the consent calendar. The main floor action was the Assembly’s Pride Month observance, centered on HR 43, which recognizes June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward and members of several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, civil rights, community contributions, and current political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. Assembly Member DeMaio spoke in opposition, arguing the resolution was divisive and included controversial policy references. After debate, 49 coauthors were added and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then held a Pride Month ceremony honoring 14 distinguished individuals for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, followed by guest introductions recognizing APICA fellows, family members, educators, and community leaders. The Assembly later adopted the consent calendar, with SB 61, SB 66, SB 846, SB 229, and SCR 3 approved, and then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for John E. Brison and former Assembly Member William T. Bagley. The House adjourned until Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• other Washington State programs that use a similar dedicated assessment fund for a single medical procedure
• he was speaking on their behalf to oppose what he called forced manipulation into providing for procedures
• She urged the committee not to use taxpayer money to fund what she called a life-ending procedure and
• I urge you not to use taxpayer money to fund this life-ending procedure and instead invest in health
• Yet we are considering 60 to pass, which will reverse the progress.

Bills: HB2747

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: budget sustainability, state finance, fiscal policy, economic growth, government spending

Transcript Highlights:

• behalf of them to say, look, that this is kind of forced manipulation into providing for these procedures
• Rather than funding one elective procedure that takes life, we urge you to spend the time remaining in
• , and also on behalf of over the 1,000 constituents who testified in opposition procedures, and also
• I urge you not to use taxpayer money to fund this life-ending procedure and instead invest in health
• Yet we are considering 6260, which will reverse the progress.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee held public hearings on several bills and took executive action on House Bill 2747. HB 2747 would change how Washington estimates future revenue in its four-year balanced budget outlooks by using the official revenue forecast instead of the current 4.5% growth assumption for the next two biennia. Staff described the bill as a technical change with indeterminate fiscal effects, and supporters said it would make budgeting more realistic and sustainable. The committee adopted a technical amendment and then reported the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation by a vote of 26 ayes, 3 nays, and 2 excused. The committee also heard Second Substitute Senate Bill 6182, which would create an abortion savings program funded by a new annual assessment on health carriers offering exchange plans. Staff said the bill would generate about $10 million in fiscal year 2027 and about $2.1 million annually thereafter, with most funds going to grants for abortion care providers and some administrative costs for the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Department of Health. Supporters said it would stabilize access to abortion care and help low-income patients, while opponents argued it would force taxpayers and insurers to subsidize abortion and raised concerns about oversight, morality, and premium impacts. Substitute Senate Bill 6355, which would create a Washington Electric Transmission Authority to support new transmission projects and related tribal clean energy work, drew testimony from utilities, labor, clean energy advocates, counties, and landowners. Supporters said the state needs faster transmission buildout to improve reliability, support clean energy, and reduce congestion costs; opponents and county representatives raised concerns about eminent domain, loss of local tax revenue, board accountability, and the need for stronger landowner and county involvement. Staff estimated the bill would have a several-million-dollar general fund impact and noted possible indeterminate local revenue effects. The committee also received a briefing on engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6260, which would reduce funding or eligibility for several K-12 programs, including bus depreciation, Running Start, and transition to kindergarten; public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with school officials, educators, community college representatives, students, and rural districts warning of reduced opportunities and harm to small and low-income districts.