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ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 65 Mar 17th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 811 was held on the third reading calendar one legislative day.
  • With this legislation The good lady from 8 makes a point about temperature.
  • With this legislation From going any further east than it already has.
  • What this piece of legislation does is it creates a white license plate.
  • How many other bills or pieces of legislation or companies have had that shot down?
Keywords: 989, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Mar 11th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation today is very important to me personally.
  • Many legislators have asked us, what can we do to help?
  • On behalf of Starling, we would just like to go on record in support of the legislation.
  • This legislation clarifies the county treasurer as a responsible function.
  • And actually, when the other legislation that was, I worked on legislation years ago when we had some
Keywords: 959, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Economic Development Mar 3rd, 2026

Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so with that, we are very much in support of this legislation and happy to take any questions.
  • And so with that, we are very much in support of this legislation and happy to take any questions.
  • And so with that, we are very much in support of this legislation and happy to take any questions.
  • I just want to go on record in support of this legislation.
  • I just want to go on record in support of the legislation.
Summary: The Committee on Economic Development met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it adopted a House committee substitute and voted House Bill 1716 due pass by a 13-0 vote, House Bill 2474 due pass by a 15-0 vote, and House Bill 2693 due pass by a 12-2 vote with one present. The committee then moved into public hearings. House Bill 3095, sponsored by Rep. Brown, would extend the business facility tax credit. Brown and witnesses from Burns & McDonnell and business groups said the credit supports retention and expansion of high-paying jobs in Missouri, especially in Kansas City, and helps the company plan future growth. No opposition was offered, and the hearing closed after several supportive witnesses testified. House Bill 3249, sponsored by Rep. Harzusa, would extend the jet fuel sales tax exemption for common carriers from 2033 to 2043 to support the planned redevelopment of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Witnesses said the exemption helps encourage airline investment in a multi-billion-dollar airport project, and the bill drew support from regional business groups with no opposition. House Bills 2142 and 2058, sponsored by Reps. Wellenkamp and Vernetti, would combine the Missouri motion media tax credit’s two $8 million buckets into one $16 million pool and extend the sunset to 2035. Sponsors and industry witnesses said the change would improve competitiveness, support film and TV production, and help build long-term infrastructure and jobs; supporters included film office representatives, chambers of commerce, and local governments, with no opposition testimony. House Bill 2886, sponsored by Rep. Riggs, would update Missouri broadband law by raising speed standards, extending the state broadband office sunset, and addressing future federal broadband funds and provider defaults. Riggs argued the bill is needed to keep pace with AI and modern internet use and to recover federal funds; supporters from AARP and the broadband office emphasized the need for better service and longer timelines. Industry groups opposed parts of the bill, especially the exclusion of cable and concerns about overbuilding and overly strict speed requirements, while the broadband director said the sunset extension and future service needs should be considered. The committee adjourned after the hearing on HB 2886.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Feb 25th, 2026

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've been a rider pretty much all my life, and I'm a retired legislative assistant.
  • I'm the legislative coordinator for Freedom of Road Riders.
  • His legislation specifically says except for under that section, and it's a new section.
  • I think the impact on that system needs to be considered anytime we look at legislation.
  • This committee has been working on legislation to recognize that.
Summary: The committee met in executive session first and took up House Bill 3239, adopting a Hurlbert amendment that capped the program at $4 million and then adopting the House Committee Substitute. The substitute bill passed 11-7. The committee then combined House Bill 2913 and House Bill 3228 into one substitute; members discussed that it would not cover student teachers and was intended to start with the current scope and broaden later. The combined substitute passed unanimously, 19-0. In open session, the committee heard House Bill 2195, which would create a Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program to let DESE vet and distribute safe-driving lesson materials for voluntary use in existing courses starting in 2027-2028. Sponsor Representative Reedy said the bill is intended to improve teen driver safety without a fiscal note. Supporters included AAA Missouri, traffic-safety and motorcycle groups, MoDOT, and the Missouri Insurance Coalition, who cited teen crash and fatality data, the benefits of formal driver education, and the need to address distracted driving, traffic stops, and motorcycle awareness. No one testified in opposition. The committee also heard House Bill 2502, which would clarify how records from closed nonpublic schools and charter schools are transferred and stored so students can later obtain transcripts and graduation records. The sponsor said the bill responds to missing records from closed schools and would direct records to the appropriate public district; a technical correction was noted to avoid including homeschool records. Missouri NEA supported the bill and suggested charter-school performance contracts include compliance expectations. The committee then heard House Bill 2396, which would allow retired teachers to return to PSRS-covered teaching jobs without a time limit, similar to existing critical-shortage provisions. The sponsor argued it would help districts, especially smaller ones, and could benefit teachers and students without harming the retirement system. PSRS/PEERS testified that the bill could raise contribution rates by an estimated 1.44% to 2.45% and raised concerns about behavior changes and IRS qualification issues; Missouri NEA and the Missouri State Teachers Association opposed the bill, saying it would not solve recruitment and retention problems and could damage the retirement system. The Missouri Retired Teachers Association testified for informational purposes, warning that the bill could prompt many eligible teachers to retire sooner.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Local Government. (2-24-26)

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
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  • This legislation is efficient and effective.
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  • Jeff Taylor, Legislative Affairs Director for the Kentucky Professional Firefighters. "Mr.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am

State Government & Tribal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation is putting the cart before the horse. There's no rush here.
  • This is what we should be doing, and I'm grateful for this legislation to ensure we are.
  • They had to rerun their federal legislative elections, thanks to a similar problem in 2023 that seemed
  • The legislative membership from 16 to 12 legislative members, which it currently is at.
  • Travel expenses and reimbursements for legislative members are paid for by the Senate and the House.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • This legislation is putting the cart before the horse. There's no rush here.
  • This is what we should be doing, and I'm grateful for this legislation to ensure we are.
  • They had to rerun their federal legislative elections, thanks to a similar problem in 2023 that seemed
  • from 16 to 12 legislative members, which it currently is at.
  • Travel expenses and reimbursements for legislative members are paid for by the Senate and the House.
Summary: The committee heard staff briefings and testimony on several bills. Senate Bill 6137 would expand Washington sports wagering by allowing wagers placed over the internet to be accepted at any tribal gaming facility, not just the same tribe’s facility, and would allow wagering on collegiate events involving Washington institutions while continuing to prohibit bets on individual Washington athletes’ performance. Washington State University opposed the bill over concerns about harassment, point shaving, and broader gambling harms, while the University of Washington supported the individual prop-bet ban but urged caution. An Emerald Queen Casinos representative supported the bill, saying it would move existing illegal wagering into a regulated system with safeguards. The committee also heard Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, which would require regular consultation with tribes on voting access and authorize a secure electronic ballot return portal for military, overseas, Native American, and disability voters. The Secretary of State’s office supported the bill’s tribal outreach and said it was more comfortable with the revised portal language, but several election-security witnesses opposed the portal sections, arguing internet ballot return is too risky and lacks adequate standards. King County Elections supported the portal as a more secure option than current email and fax methods, and said it would improve access while preserving paper trails and security checks. Substitute Senate Bill 6034 would codify the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet-level agency. The office and a tribal health liaison testified in support, saying codification would stabilize government-to-government relations with tribes and ensure continuity beyond executive preference. Substitute Senate Bill 6081 would restrict public disclosure of sex designation information in certain licensing and vital records; supporters said it would protect transgender people from doxing, harassment, and violence, while opponents argued it would make official records less accurate. Staff also briefed Senate Bill 5863 on Lakeland Village records, Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406 reestablishing the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health, and Senate Bill 5892 on voter data protections. The committee adopted amendments to SB 5863 and SB 5892, rejected some other amendments, and reported SB 5863, SCR 8406, and SB 5892 out of committee with due pass recommendations.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Four - Thursday, February 19

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'm curious if you plan on voting on this piece of legislation.
  • It'll make it after we pass your legislation. Correct.
  • So this just streamlines... ...your legislation. Correct.
  • This bill was the result of a lot of work put in by a lot of people, not just legislators.
  • Speaker, this bill was a result of a lot of work put in by a lot of people, not just legislators.
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal by roll call vote, and established a quorum. Members then offered personal privilege remarks recognizing Dr. Penelope Martin Knox for Black History Month and introducing guests, including Adeline Overcast, who was made a page for the day, and visitors connected to a rural hospital in Rolla. Several bills were read for the first time, including measures on blind pension tax levies, penalties for impeding first responders, and flag display in the state capitol, and committee reports recommended passage of multiple deferred measures. The chamber then took up several bills on third reading. House Committee Substitute for HB 2596, concerning multiple employee self-insured health plans for small businesses, passed 145-0. HB 1644, dealing with franchise employment liability and joint-employer issues, passed 103-45 after debate over worker rights and franchisor liability. HB 2423, which would increase funding for the Division of Finance through higher licensing fees, passed 146-0 despite concerns about costs being passed on indirectly. House Committee Substitute for HB 2641, which aligns state law with federal restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived products, drew extensive debate over hemp, beverages, and the impact on small businesses and consumers; it passed 109-34 with six present. Members also debated HB 2498 on juvenile justice reform, including changes to certification procedures and information sharing. Supporters argued it would improve accountability and public safety, while opponents warned it would politicize juvenile decisions, burden treatment facilities, and push more youth into the adult system. After a successful previous-question motion, the bill passed 100-44 with three present. House Committee Substitute for HB 2637 and 3155, described as a truth-in-sentencing measure that would make parole eligibility and time-served credit clearer, passed 102-45 with two present after debate over whether it effectively increased mandatory minimums. Finally, the House took up House Committee Substitute for HJR 154, a proposed constitutional amendment tied to Medicaid expansion and work requirements. Supporters framed it as encouraging work and reducing dependency, while opponents called it an attack on Medicaid expansion that would increase administrative costs and risk coverage losses for vulnerable residents. The transcript ends during the motion for the previous question on that resolution, before the final vote is shown.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on State Government (2-19-26)

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Chair and legislation. Thank you, Mr.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 12, 2026 - 09:15 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I ask for your support on this legislation that puts our residents first.
  • to its legislative delegation.
  • Now what we're looking at is the legislative affirmation.
  • So I see a lot of "local government may not impose" language in the proposed legislation.
  • Affordability is our key word for this legislative session as it should be.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Finance Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:05 am

Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the legislation actually allows, in the second year after this legislation would pass, to move the
  • good that we wound up amending in the legislation.
  • I want to thank Senator Padilla for sponsoring this piece of legislation.
  • I want to thank Senator Padilla for sponsoring this piece of legislation.
  • If you pass the legislation as it stands...
Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Ethics and Elections Feb 4th, 2026

Ethics and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • My bill has adjusted timelines when close to a legislative session, authorizes electors to file a petition
  • I know that seat wouldn't be able to be filled for this particular legislative session, but it should
  • That's been impacted by the District 87 race in Palm Beach County where during this legislative session
  • , we don't have a state representative, which is impacting legislation for the District 87 residents
  • And I felt like the legislative process had given me so much I wanted to give something back.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 29th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under this bill, the joint legislative executive committee on health care financing is established, and
  • Jessica Bateman, State Senator for the 22nd Legislative District.
  • Without urgent legislative action, we face reduced services and potential clinic closures.
  • SB 5947 is based on legislation that was passed in Maine in 2022 as Maine Public Law 391.
  • Again, for the record, Adrian Cortez, State Senator for the 18th Legislative District.
Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held a public hearing on six bills, with the chair repeatedly emphasizing one-minute testimony limits because of the large number of sign-ins. The committee first heard SB 6292, which would create a joint legislative-executive committee on health care financing to study strategies for improving statewide access and coverage and report in 2027. Supporters, including the Health Care Authority, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, community health centers, carriers, and provider groups, said the bill could help the state respond to affordability and system sustainability challenges and coordinate policy work across branches of government. The committee then heard SB 6258, which would create a non-disciplinary pathway for voluntarily relinquishing certain Washington Medical Commission licenses. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would provide a humane exit option for physicians and other licensees who are medically disabled or otherwise leaving practice, without forcing them into a disciplinary process. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, and the hearing closed with 17 people signed in pro and 2 con. The committee also heard SB 6182, establishing an abortion savings program funded by a new assessment on health carriers. Supporters argued it would recapture funds originally set aside for abortion care under the ACA and protect access amid federal changes, while opponents raised concerns about hidden taxes, lack of opt-out, and the impact on premiums and conscience rights. The hearing drew very large public interest, with 245 signed in pro and 1,775 con. The committee next took testimony on SB 5947, which would establish the Washington Health Care Board and prepare a state universal health care plan contingent on federal authorization and funding. Supporters from labor, health care, tribal, and universal coverage advocacy groups said the bill would position Washington to act quickly if federal waivers become available and argued that health care should be treated as a human right; opponents warned about costs, vagueness, and government overreach. The hearing then moved to SJR 8206, a proposed constitutional amendment declaring access to affordable health care a fundamental right. Supporters framed it as an aspirational commitment and a necessary step toward universal coverage, while opponents argued the language was vague, legally risky, and could create costly obligations. Finally, the committee heard SB 5823, which would require hospitals to employ or provide access to patient advocates to help patients navigate bills, records, and appointments. Hospital and patient coalition witnesses supported the goal but asked for amendments to clarify staffing, exemptions, and scope; the hearing closed with 20 signed in pro, 792 con, and 3 other. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 26th, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the legislative chair. Good afternoon. For the record, I'm Dawson Frank.
  • I'm the legislative chair for WAMA, the Washington Airport Management Association, and also a deputy
  • Dawson Frank, for the record, Washington Airport Management Association, Legislative Chair.
  • The bill before you is Senate Bill 6231, which is Governor Request legislation, limiting the sales and
  • Pursuant to legislation passed last session, the wholesaling rate will increase 2.5% starting January
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Jan 26th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then in 2024, the FAA... ...was reauthorized and that reauthorization legislation increased that
  • The FAA says, in the last legislative session, $82 million of appropriations theoretically to aviation
  • I'm the legislative chair... Good afternoon. For the record, I'm Dawson Frank.
  • I'm the legislative chair for WAMA, the Washington Airport Management Association, and also a deputy
  • Dawson Frank, for the record, Washington Airport Management Association, Legislative Chair.
Summary: The committee began with a work session on aircraft fuel taxes, hearing from WSDOT Aviation about the FAA’s aviation fuel tax rules, Washington’s compliance history, and the potential consequences of noncompliance. WSDOT said the state has collected roughly $210 million in aviation fuel taxes since the federal compliance period began, and that FAA has questioned some of the state’s claimed offsets. Members asked about the federal authority behind the rules, who pays the taxes, and whether Boeing is affected. The committee then moved to public hearing on several bills tied to aviation fuel tax revenue. SB 5989 would redirect a small share of state sales and use tax on aircraft fuel to the aeronautics account and require reporting on airport project funding. Supporters, including port, airport, and pilot groups, said it was a measured step toward FAA compliance and airport investment; the bill’s staff summary said it would reduce general fund revenue and increase DOR costs. SB 5898 would redirect hazardous substance, petroleum products, and oil spill-related taxes on aircraft fuel to the aeronautics account. Supporters said it would bring Washington into compliance and help airports, while Ecology, counties, and ports warned it would significantly reduce MTCA and related environmental funding. SB 6240 would create a new noise and air quality mitigation account funded by a portion of hazardous substance tax revenue; airport and aviation groups opposed it as duplicative or noncompliant with FAA rules, while community and environmental advocates from Sea-Tac area cities supported it as a needed mitigation source. The committee also heard SB 6244, which would extend a hazardous substance tax exemption for certain pesticides used in Washington agriculture through 2038. Agricultural and logistics witnesses supported it as important for food security, storage, and competitiveness, and staff said it would have a small revenue loss and administrative cost. SB 6231, a governor-request bill, would repeal the sales tax exemption for data center refurbishments while keeping the exemption for original server equipment; OFM and local government groups supported it as a revenue-raising budget measure, while data center, labor, and business representatives opposed it, warning of lost investment, jobs, and competitiveness. SB 6228 would repeal the preferential B&O rate for prescription drug resellers; OFM supported it as an outdated preference, but pharmacies, wholesalers, and business groups argued the cost would be passed through to pharmacies, hospitals, insurers, and patients and could worsen pharmacy closures. The committee then heard SB 6220, which would narrow and clarify a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income homeownership property by allowing temporary community use and preserving the exemption when property is transferred to another exempt nonprofit. The sponsor said the bill was intended to let a community land trust host local performances without jeopardizing affordable housing plans. Finally, the committee heard SB 5880, which would allow blood and breath toxicology results to be admissible if tested by ISO/IEC 17025-certified labs, in addition to the state toxicologist process. Seattle’s city attorney supported it as a way to reduce a long toxicology backlog and speed DUI cases, while counties raised concerns about shifting costs to local governments and creating unequal access based on local resources. No votes were taken in the transcript provided.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment & Energy Jan 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dye, members of the committee, for the record, Peter Abbarno, State Representative in the 20th Legislative
  • I represent the 22nd Legislative District, which you are all sitting in.
  • Across this nation, state legislators are grappling with the possibilities of significant new demands
  • I'll focus this morning on areas where legislation could be improved.
  • Please keep prioritizing this in the legislation as it moves forward. Thank you.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2343, which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain CAFO or individual discharge permit coverage for its game farms, and to treat game farms with at least 5,000 birds as large CAFOs. The prime sponsor and local officials from Centralia said the WDFW pheasant farm has contributed to nitrate contamination in a critical aquifer, affecting drinking water and public health, and argued the state should be held to the same standards as private operators. WDFW testified that it has already voluntarily secured the permit the bill would require and is working with Ecology and local partners. Testimony from county health and residents largely supported the bill, citing elevated nitrate levels and health risks, especially for infants and pregnant people. The committee then heard House Bill 2301, which expands Washington’s paint stewardship program to cover additional paint-related products, aerosol paints, and certain non-industrial coatings. The sponsor and industry supporters said the existing paint recycling program is working well and should be broadened to keep more materials out of landfills and reduce local hazardous waste costs. Local government witnesses supported the expansion but asked for changes on convenience standards, packaging coverage, and reimbursement for local collection costs. Ecology supported the overall concept but raised implementation concerns, including the need for uniform standards, full reporting, and more time for rulemaking. A wood preservatives industry representative opposed including wood preservatives, saying they are not paint and have different handling requirements. The committee also took testimony on House Bill 2515, a proposed substitute addressing emerging large energy use facilities, defined mainly as large data centers and virtual currency mining facilities. The bill would require utilities to adopt tariffs or policies to protect other ratepayers, require long-term contracts, demand response or curtailment provisions, reporting on energy and water use, and new clean energy targets for these facilities, while also changing how no-cost allowances under the Climate Commitment Act are allocated and creating an annual fee for the facilities. Supporters, including environmental groups, community action agencies, some utilities, and labor and tribal representatives, said the bill would protect ratepayers, improve transparency, and keep Washington on track for climate goals. Opponents, including data center and business groups, some ports, and several labor organizations, argued the bill is too prescriptive, could raise costs or discourage investment, may affect existing contracts and other large industrial loads, and could reduce construction jobs. No votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Jan 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • I use they/them pronouns, and I serve as commissioner and legislative chair with the Washington LGBTQ
  • Bondenis-Sladder, State Senator, 48th legislative district, for the record.
  • Senator Vandana Slatter, State Senator, 48th legislative district, for the record.
  • Vandeness Ladder, State Senator, 48th Legislative District, for the record.
  • When we were working on that legislation, we had a different Senate.
Summary: The committee first met in executive session and advanced Senate Bills 6102 and 6103 with due-pass recommendations to the Rules Committee, and referred Senate Bill 6194 to the Ways and Means Committee without recommendation. SB 6102 would align the Ambulance Transport Fund quality assurance fee with federal regulations, SB 6103 would make payments for rural emergency hospital services subject to appropriation, and SB 6194 would allow cost-based Medicaid payments for rural hospitals on federally recognized Indian reservations under specified conditions. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. SB 6183 would require health plans, beginning in 2027, to cover FDA-approved HIV antiviral drugs without prior authorization, step therapy, or other utilization management, with one therapeutic-equivalent exception for prevention drugs. The prime sponsor and one testifier supported the bill as a way to reduce barriers to timely HIV treatment and prevention; sign-in testimony showed 53 pro, 58 con, and one other. SB 5985 would create an online endometriosis resource center, require Department of Health training modules, and direct OSPI to include menstrual health and endometriosis awareness in school standards. The sponsor and multiple patients and clinicians testified in support, emphasizing long diagnostic delays and the need for earlier education; sign-in testimony showed 36 pro, 56 con, and 92 not testifying. SB 6019 would revise home care rate statutes to clarify how Medicaid home care agency rates are set, cap administrative portions at 20%, and require verification that funds are spent as required. The sponsor, labor, and provider representatives supported it as a technical fix to preserve pay parity, while sign-in testimony showed 46 pro and 57 con. SB 6161 would direct the Department of Health to include dementia risk-reduction information in public and provider materials when appropriate and to consult experts; supporters said it could help reduce cognitive decline and align with the state Alzheimer’s plan, while sign-in testimony showed 61 pro and 62 con. Finally, SB 6210 would authorize the Health Benefit Exchange to add a new certification criterion for marketplace plans to address affordability and access, including possible requirements tied to county availability, plan differentiation, and metal-level offerings. The prime sponsor, the Exchange, AARP, and patient advocates supported it as a response to rising premiums and limited choices, especially in rural or single-carrier counties; insurers, brokers, and some carriers opposed it, warning it could reduce competition, create uncertainty, and raise costs. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner supported the bill with a requested amendment to avoid premature disclosure of proposed rates.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:37 pm

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've had gun legislation here a lot in the last few years.
  • I've put this staff writing gun legislation and some of the more complex.
  • We stand in strong support of this legislation.
  • This legislation does not expand confinement or reduce due process.
  • And you all, as legislators, took steps in last year's legislative session to address that.
Bills: SB1, SB3
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Furthermore, these cuts happened across multiple agencies, so it was hard for legislators to see the
  • I am testifying in strong support of SB 5992, a vital piece of legislation aimed at creating the Youth
  • This is the top priority for both WASA and WASBO this legislative session.
  • This is the top priority for both WASA and WASBO this legislative session.
  • If there's a desire to continue with legislative requirements, we would ask for three additions.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the state representative from the 48th Legislative District.
  • This legislation would fix that issue.
  • We're going to be looking at that legislation moving forward.
  • My name is Jane Weiss, and I live in the 44th Legislative District.
  • My name is Jane Weiss, and I live in the 44th Legislative District.
Bills: HB2255, HB2320, HB2548