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• The next bill is Substitute House Bill 2452, an act relating to modifying requirements for service of
• The last bill is House Bill 2664, an act relating to modifying requirements for service of a law.
• It's so important when we create these, that we do have the services on site to be successful.
• Thank you for your commitment, your dedication, and your service to the state.
• Thank you for your commitment, your dedication, and your service to the state.

Bills: HB2664

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest

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• SB 1738, Coconino County Juvenile Services appropriation.
• SB 1775, in-may telephone system service contracts. SB 1776, traditional healing services access.
• SB 1776, traditional healing services access.
• Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation and commendation for outstanding service.
• But I want to thank you for the invaluable service that you provide for our community.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• >> GOOD AFTERNOON THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL COME TO ORDER.
• FROM AN INCREASING ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES TO ADVANCING PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES THAT BENEFIT COMMUNITY
• TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET REPRESENT 1.8 BILLION DOLLARS INCREASE OVER THE
• IT PROJECTS TOTALING 238 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN OF THE STRUCTURE, STREAMLINE OPERATIONS AND ENHANCE SERVICE
• WE HAVE ANOTHER MOTION TO ACCEPT THE APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FISCAL 25/26

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• , this is home and service warranty association financial requirements.
• Home and Service Warranty Association Financial Requirements.
• Current law allows only one CLIP to back a home service warranty.
• Certainly, you have a responsibility as a service member to separate the two things.
• Certainly, you have a responsibility as a service member to separate the two things.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met and considered a series of bills, beginning with CS/CS/SB 282 on home and service warranty association financial requirements. The bill would allow more than one collateral liability insurance policy to back a warranty license and make related financial requirement changes; an amendment clarifying policy options was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 280 on candidate qualification, which creates an enforceable requirement and private right of action for party-affiliation qualification rules, and SB 7004, an open government sunset review bill that continues a public records exemption related to housing assistance program applicants or participants after disasters. The committee then took up several member bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 88 would create an opt-in framework for local governments to allow utility terrain vehicles on certain roads, with safety requirements and insurance clarification added by amendment; supporters emphasized local transportation benefits and law enforcement tools, while several senators raised concerns about misuse in urban areas, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 106 would allow substitute service through the same electronic platform used by scammers in vulnerable adult exploitation cases, with a 30-day hold clarified by amendment; it received support from elder law and advocacy groups and was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 262 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code, including decanting, trustee actions, ademption by satisfaction, and homestead/community property trust treatment, and was also reported favorably. Additional bills approved included SB 402, which updates the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute by referring to armed forces as defined elsewhere in law; SB 700, which continues the public records exemption for site-specific location information for threatened and endangered species; and SB 7006, which preserves public records and meeting exemptions for building plans and related documents depicting 911, E911, and public safety radio communication infrastructure, including next-generation 911 systems. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on certain bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services.
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• their current services and that the<00:04:06.640><c> current</c><00:04:06.920><c> uncertainties</c><

Committee: Senate Housing

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing heard three bills. HB 1428 would appropriate funds for HHFC to distribute to HUD-certified housing counseling agencies and require a report to the Legislature. Testimony was uniformly supportive, including HHFC, the County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development, and individual testifiers who said housing counseling, financial education, and one-on-one guidance can help keep residents housed. In response to a question, HHFC said there are five certified agencies in the state and requested $1.5 million for one year, noting uncertainty around federal funding. The chair recommended passage with amendments, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously. HB 833 would create a five-year Community Land Trust Equity pilot program through HHFC, using Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund money to provide lines of credit for acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Multiple organizations and individuals testified in support. HHFC said the needed funding depends on the size of the pilot and estimated that 50 homes at $500,000 each would require about $25 million; members discussed how the funds would revolve as loans are repaid. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including replacing the income restriction with qualified residents under HRS 20-32 and prioritizing applications requiring the lowest funds per unit per year. The recommendation was adopted. HB 286 would increase the maximum annual deduction and account limits for Individual Housing Accounts. The Department of Taxation testified, with support also noted from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and several individuals, and one individual in opposition. In response to questions, DOTAX said the change would likely have limited impact because fewer than 100 IHAs have been reported and suggested the deduction would need to be above the Roth IRA limit to matter. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments and reported the proposed limits as $10,000 for single filers and $20,000 for married filing jointly. The committee adopted the recommendation, and the hearing adjourned.

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• nonprofit organization that helps New Mexico residents find jobs and gain access to specialized services
• Service provider in New Mexico, and whereas Goodwill Industries of New Mexico began in 1941 with a single
• And offers free programs and services that are self-funded and reach every county in the state.
• For outstanding service and commitment to its mission of providing skills training, job development,
• and social services to residents of the State of New Mexico.

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• </c><00:32:41.560><c> Our</c> preventative services available. Our preventative services available.
• </c> Department of Administrative Services. Department of Administrative Services.
• The department will still have to make choices between these administrative services and other services
• </c><01:15:20.760><c> or</c><01:15:20.960><c> program</c> a service or program a service or program um

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: Division Three of the Finance Committee met in work session on April 20, 2026, to consider Senate Bills 481, 603, and 663, with the discussion focused primarily on SB 481, relative to the sale of the Sununu Youth Services Center property. The chair explained that the bill was advisory only and that the committee’s recommendations would go to full Finance on April 27. For SB 481, members reviewed conflicting provisions in the prior budget law about whether sale proceeds should go to the general fund or the Youth Development Center Claims and Administration Settlement Fund, and the bill was described as a compromise that would direct proceeds to the general fund before June 30, 2027, and to the settlement fund after that date. It was noted that the settlement fund had originally received about $20 million and had roughly $10 million remaining. The committee also received an extensive update from DCYF Director Marie Noonan on the new Youth Development Center in Hampstead. She reported that construction remained on schedule, with major structural and interior work complete, substantial completion expected in late summer or early fall 2026, and occupancy anticipated in early 2027. The presentation highlighted the facility’s design features, including single-occupancy bedrooms, sensory rooms, an education wing, medical and clinical suites, visitation space, a gym, and multiple outdoor courtyards, all intended to support a trauma-informed setting. Members asked about the facility’s funding, square footage, fencing, and scanner; staff said the building is about 34,000 square feet, funded entirely with federal ARPA state recovery funds to date, and that the scanner is on site but not yet operational pending policy and staff training. Committee members also raised concerns about the facility’s design and security. In response, DCYF said some concrete walls are required for structural and safety reasons, but they are being painted to maintain a brighter environment, and that the fencing will be about 15 feet high with privacy netting because the campus is shared with Hampstead. Officials said the new facility is legislatively limited to a maximum of 12 youth, while the current center can house 12 to 18, and emphasized that courts ultimately determine placements. No votes or final actions were taken during the work session.

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• For example, the staff services, it's not illegal to use those staff service the fund Bond Fund for staff
• For example, the staff services, it's not illegal to use those staff service the fund Bond Fund for staff
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Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees first heard House Bill 229, which would establish a statewide speed restriction for motor vehicles under certain circumstances. Testimony on the bill was limited and came in support from the City and County of Honolulu’s transportation services, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. No one testified in opposition, and there were no questions. The committees then took up House Bill 860, which would grant immunity from liability to the state or counties when they repair or maintain a street whose ownership or jurisdiction is disputed between them. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Land and Natural Resources submitted written testimony, and the Hawaii State Association of Counties, Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee, Hawaii County Council member Heather Kimble, and the Iolani Homestead Community Association for Justice testified in support. The Ho Association for Justice opposed the bill, arguing the immunity was too broad and that the issue had already been addressed by prior legislation. In discussion, members raised concerns about liability and asked whether a different approach, such as extending the 2017 law transferring Oahu roads in limbo to the counties, would be acceptable; county representatives said that path could be considered if immunity were removed. House Bill 1161, which would authorize counties to use a road usage charge mechanism similar to the state’s, drew support from the Department of Transportation, the Energy Office, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, several county and city offices, and the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization. Rental car companies and industry groups supported the concept but asked for amendments, including a flat fee instead of a per-mile charge, relief for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and a delayed implementation date. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii also supported relief for hybrids. Members questioned the rental car representatives about the flat-fee proposal, and they said a per-mile charge would be difficult to calculate and pass on to customers. At the end of the joint agenda, the committees deferred decision-making on HB 1161 to Tuesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m., and the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee also deferred the three measures to that date and time. The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee then began hearing House Bill 925, which would create a Performing Arts Special Fund, and House Bill 1378, which would establish a Performing Arts Grants Program and Special Fund and revise the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts’ responsibilities and funding sources. HB 925 received support from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and written support or comments from DBEDT, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, and others. HB 1378 drew extensive testimony and discussion focused on preserving arts funding while addressing concerns about the use of Works of Art Special Fund dollars for positions and programming. The Governor’s office said it supported the intent but had concerns; the Attorney General warned that the bill’s cap and transfer provisions were unclear and could affect the tax-exempt status of bond-funded dollars; and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts opposed the measure, urging an audit, tracking of deposits, and a shift of positions and programs to general funds instead of changing the law. The chair explained that the bill was intended to protect arts funding while tightening the legal guardrails around bond-financed dollars and preserving federal support, and asked testimony to focus on new points as the hearing continued.

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• </c> appropriates money for The Debt Service appropriates money for The Debt Service the<00:18:53.440
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• </c> Services to Career Services to Services to Career Services to educational<00:26:17.440><c> opportunities
• </c><00:49:07.440><c> this</c> greater Demand on social services this greater Demand on social services

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:16:40.399><c> commission</c> defer to the public service commission defer to the public service
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• . service. service.
• </c> Relief for Service Members Act. Relief for Service Members Act.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, April 13, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• SB 1371 ensures that solid waste companies cannot use force majeure clauses to suspend service during
• Solid waste collection is an essential public health service that our communities rely on every single
• With minimal cost to the state, this bill protects the integrity of essential services, supports fair
• A house in a vacuum, not connected to the services, the parks, and fire stations and fire trucks and
• It's Maxine Dugin with the Erotic Service Providers Legal Education and Research Project, and we are

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on August 5, 2026, and first approved a large consent calendar of bills, then heard and voted on a long series of measures covering health care, housing, energy, labor, public safety, insurance, and immigration-related issues. Several bills were moved on roll call with no or limited opposition, including SB 999 on delaying the Health Minimum Essential Coverage report deadline, SB 931 on Diablo Canyon’s mitigation fund, SB 952 on State Water Project clean energy procurement, SB 1288 on nonprobate asset beneficiary notification, SB 1371 on solid waste labor-dispute contract clauses, SB 1014 on housing development fee estimates, SB 1283 on EV charging station permitting, SB 1209 and SB 1244 on insurance enforcement and broker compensation disclosure, SB 1359 on gas utility infrastructure oversight, SB 677 and SB 908 on housing streamlining, SB 1323 on medical facility procedures for people in immigration custody, SB 938 on peace officer training waivers for former federal immigration officers, SB 1272 on code-violation enforcement timelines for new homeowners, SB 1117 on ADU impact fees, SB 1196 on utility hookups for small energy projects, SB 1299 on sprinkler fitter certification, and AB 2597 appropriating funds for state legal settlements. The committee also approved its suspense calendar and later lifted SB 1359 from call with an added aye vote. Testimony generally followed the bills’ themes. Supporters argued that the measures would improve transparency, reduce costs, streamline housing and energy projects, protect consumers, and strengthen public safety or worker protections. Opponents or “opposed unless amended” witnesses raised concerns about implementation burdens, disclosure mandates, labor and compliance issues, local government costs, and the scope of some proposals. Notable points of contention included SB 869, where restaurant groups objected to the on-menu sugar warning approach and urged more flexible disclosure methods, and SB 1244, where insurance industry representatives argued the bill would impose unworkable disclosure obligations on brokers and agents. SB 1272 drew opposition from code enforcement and county groups who warned it could delay health-and-safety enforcement, while SB 1117 drew opposition from special districts, counties, and fire-related groups concerned about reduced fee revenue for infrastructure. The committee also heard public comment on several bills not presented that day, including opposition to wildfire mitigation/CEQA-related legislation, staffing regulation fees, and education and demographic-data bills. Overall, the hearing was dominated by fiscal and policy debates over housing affordability, energy infrastructure, consumer transparency, and the balance between regulatory streamlining and local or industry compliance costs.

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• </c><00:04:58.240><c> uh,</c> necessary uh, customer service uh, necessary uh, customer service uh, function
• the contribution that these service bartenders have on service and so with regard to Kentucky state
• the contribution that these service bartenders have on service and so with regard to Kentucky state

Committee: Senate Licensing & Occupations

Keywords: 958, all

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• , school safety, and dyslexia support services.
• Additionally, standards for accreditation require districts to provide gifted and talented services.
• And I'm wondering why that is not within the matrix, if it's school food service funding.
• But there are some federal funds that are included, I think, with this food service fund there.
• But there are some federal funds that are included, I think, with this food service fund there.

Summary: The joint education committee continued its adequacy study with a detailed Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on resource allocation, covering how Arkansas school districts and charters spend foundation and other funds on matrix and non-matrix items. Staff explained the methodology for mapping expenditures, the district and school categories used in the analysis, and key findings showing that districts spend more per student from all fund sources than the foundation amount alone. The presentation highlighted that classroom teachers account for the largest share of matrix spending, while operations and maintenance, student support staff, nurses, and other lines also drew significant attention. Members asked for additional breakdowns by district type, size, rural/urban status, and trend data, and several questions focused on how waivers affect funding and spending, especially for library media specialists and other positions. The committee then discussed non-matrix spending, including instructional aids, non-technology-related facilities, school safety, mental health services, dyslexia support, food service, gifted and talented, career and technical education, and other items not explicitly defined in the matrix. Staff reported that non-matrix spending exceeded $2 billion in 2025, with most of it coming from other fund sources, and that the top superintendent-identified unmet needs over recent surveys were mental health services, school safety, and dyslexia support. Members raised concerns about dyslexia identification and funding, possible over-identification, and whether some support costs are being coded in ways that obscure the true spending picture. There was also discussion of facilities funding, the building fund, and the Department of Education’s partnership program for school construction and maintenance, with staff agreeing to provide more information and potentially bring department officials back for a future meeting. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly requested more granular data and clarifications, including waiver counts and funding impacts, trend lines for superintendent-reported needs, district-by-district spending spreadsheets, and definitions for certain matrix and accounting terms such as salary enhancement, LEA indebtedness, and other employee health insurance. The chair noted that the committee would continue the adequacy process over the coming months and use the worksheet in the binder to develop recommendations for the next biennium. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting; instead, the committee received the report, asked for follow-up data, and agreed to continue the discussion at future meetings.

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• So, the employee is not provided retirement service or coverage during that period of time.
• purchase, and they must purchase the service credit within six months of successfully completing the
• The cost of the probationary service is required to be equal to the employee and employer contributions
• of service, compliance with required<00:30:24.320><c> separation</c><00:30:24.880><c> periods,</c><00
• for small service, especially for small communities,<00:32:36.960><c> and</c><00:32:37.279><c> train

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: Consideration of HB 220 00:02:49 Consideration of HB 467 00:09:50 Consideration of HB 516 00:19:50 Consideration of HB 589 00:27:16, 958, all

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• It was about service.
• But at every turn, she prioritized service.
• Service was at the core of her serve.
• When she graduated prioritized service.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The customer service, compliance, and public safety programs at Labor and Industries. I hope I...
• Forest Service that reported probable elevated risk for lung cancer.
• Richards, Insurance Services Director Ismailio Maidati, Workforce Services Director, and Josh Dye from
• This will result in demand for our resource room services, one-on-one services for impacted individuals
• And we want to make sure that they have access to services through WorkSource.

Summary: The committee heard a report on the Underground Economy Task Force in Washington’s construction industry. Labor and Industries said the task force, created by a 2024 budget proviso, met 11 times and developed consensus recommendations to improve enforcement against worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums. Consensus items included defining and regulating construction labor providers, improving interagency data sharing, increasing penalties for repeat offenders, expanding L&I authority over successor accountability, reviewing agency penalty rules, and exploring tracking of cash payments. Majority-but-not-consensus ideas included posting subcontractor notices at job sites, setting an independent-contractor threshold that would trigger L&I review, holding direct contractors liable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors, and reviewing reporting requirements. Testifiers from labor, business, and the Attorney General’s Office generally supported stronger enforcement and transparency, while business representatives cautioned against overregulation and said any new rules should avoid burdening legitimate contractors or restricting lawful cash payments and independent contracting. L&I said the final report would be distributed by December 31 and the task force work group would be reconvened. The committee then reviewed the wage recovery work group report. L&I explained current wage complaint procedures and said the work group, made up of labor and business representatives, reached five consensus recommendations: allow L&I to prioritize wage complaints strategically, permit aggregation of related complaints, raise the minimum penalty under the Wage Payment Act from $1,000 to $1,500 and create a penalty matrix, improve employer awareness with materials for new hires, and establish a wage recovery fund. The fund would be seeded by penalties, would not require new employer assessments, and would allow limited early payments to eligible workers facing hardship, with a proposed cap of $2,500 and a later review of the program. Business and labor representatives both supported the overall framework, though business raised concerns about fraud safeguards and recovery of funds if a claim is later found invalid. Members also received an overview of Washington’s apprenticeship system. L&I described the state’s apprenticeship agency structure, the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and the difference between Washington’s state apprenticeship standards and the federal Office of Apprenticeship system. The presentation highlighted current participation levels, program approval and objection processes, and strong post-completion outcomes, including median annual earnings above $100,000 and an estimated $7.80 return for every public dollar invested. Committee members asked about how apprentices apply, how sponsors work with L&I, and whether recurring objections could be addressed earlier in the process. Finally, the committee heard updates on wildland firefighter respiratory protection, federal cuts to NIOSH, and economic and federal policy impacts on unemployment insurance and workforce services. L&I said wildland firefighters face significant smoke exposure and cancer risk, but current rules do not require respiratory protection for that work because of technical and operational challenges; the agency is watching efforts in other jurisdictions and at the federal level. On NIOSH, L&I warned that federal staffing and grant cuts could weaken occupational safety research, training pipelines, and programs affecting Washington workers, including firefighter cancer tracking and Hanford exposure assessments. ESD reported rising UI claims, a stable unemployment rate, and pressure on the trust fund, while also describing technology and process changes that have improved claims handling. ESD also said HR1 will significantly increase demand on WorkSource services through new work-search requirements for SNAP and Medicaid recipients, creating an unfunded mandate that the agency is preparing to implement with partner agencies.

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• Placement Services Program, which is a very helpful program for people that get jobs when they might
• And again, I appreciate working with Chair Pinto on this important area, VRS services, as I mentioned
• Vocational services, IPS services.
• employment support services, and VRS that we're talking about today.
• New designs, new solutions, new products, and new services.

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• Um, it'll be things like upcoding where services are being billed at a higher severity than they actually
• Uh, I think our service, will speak for itself and our ability to take care of the patients, and, uh,
• I mean, it's just the quality of service is so much better.
• One, it came over from the Health and Human Services, uh, uh, Committee in the Senate passed 9-0.
• In return, there are contracted services in my policy that should be paid for.

Committee: House Insurance

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• </c> week about the critical services week about the critical services provided<01:36:41.480><c> by</
• Crime victim services coalitions and our Crime victim services coalitions and our member<01:40:09.200
• </c> lose services. We will lose capacity. lose services. We will lose capacity.
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Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,</c><00:10:33.519><c> or</c> used for tax cuts, debt service, or used for tax cuts, debt service, or
• <00:18:50.799><c> and</c> services and services and supports.<00:18:52.720><c> It</c><00:18:52.880><c
• The human services line for our Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration block grants
• The line, the human services closely.

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house