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• deems it appropriate.
• July 1, 2026, if the legislature deems that this bill is appropriate.
• Today, I'm requesting your support for SB 388.
• Today, I'm requesting your support for SB 388.
• This legislation modernizes the existing Fraternal Order of Police specialty license plate to ensure

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I do have a witness here that can answer that more appropriately.
• The gist here is to add to existing legislative policy.
• So that's the gist of what we're trying to accomplish here, at the request of...
• Having reciprocal services from both sides of the state line, as enabled by legislative policy from the
• This benefits both cities, but the money stays with Texarkana, Texas, to appropriately distribute for

Bills: HB3484 , HCR112 , HCR125

Committee: House S/C on State-Federal Relations

Keywords: border municipalities, agreements, funding eligibility, infrastructure, intergovernmental cooperation, REAL ID, travel document, border crossing, Texas, U.S. citizens, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, defense innovation, national security, U.S. Army Futures Command, military technology, economic growth, 1184, house, all

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• Green cards, present and provide information if requested. Holly Borgman from ADT.
• Alex Curry, provide information if requested.
• The legislation includes several key privacy and operational safeguards.
• Trella Regis, OMV, is present and will provide information if requested.
• Okay, and I have had a request by Representative Fontneau to allow So, Okay, and I have had a request

Bills: HB461 , HB467 , HB522 , HB565 , HB673 , HB799 , HB917 , HB937 , HB956 , HB977

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: building codes, construction standards, state uniform construction code, local option, municipal ordinance, parish ordinance, resilient construction, FORTIFIED Home, IBHS, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, hurricane resistance, storm resilience, roof replacement, residential construction, certificate of occupancy, code enforcement, building resilience, home hardening, wind mitigation, residential roof

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• </c> administration's request. administration's request.
• . legislation. legislation.
• </c> made to the legislation. made to the legislation.
• </c> supporting this legislation. supporting this legislation.
• c> legislation extends the foundation's legislation extends the foundation's legislative<05:35:38.880

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The House Appropriations Committee will come to order for the purpose of possible executive session.
• Seeing none, roll call vote has been requested on the amendment Maxon 442.
• out of the Appropriations Committee with a do pass recommendation.
• reported out of the Appropriations Committee with a due pass recommendation.
• of the Appropriations Committee with a do pass recommendation.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 904, all

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• This is a Labor and Industries request legislation. Thank you, Mr. President.
• This is a Labor and Industries request legislation that comes from a House member, and they've worked
• Proud to rise and offer this piece of legislation at the request of the governor.
• Senator Wagner request a roll call. Do one-six of the members join in this request?
• The request is sustained.

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6170 , SB6176 , SB6182 , SB6335 , SB5647 , SB6047 , HB2367 , HB2606 , SB6129 , SB6228 , SB6231 , HB2235 , HB2272 , HB2340 , HB2543 , HB2554 , HB2632 , HB2464 , HB2619

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items, then moved through gubernatorial appointments and a series of floor votes. It confirmed Acacia E. Ingram to the Evergreen State College Board of Trustees, Ashland J. Tibbet and David S. Frockt to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, and Christine Rolfes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees. Members spoke in support of the appointees’ public service and ties to higher education. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement honoring a Colfax basketball coach who died of pancreatic cancer, followed by a caucus break. The Senate then considered several bills, passing measures on derelict vessels (SHB 2199), radiologic technologist supervision (HB 2113), nitrous oxide retail sales (ESHB 2532), ambulance transport fund alignment (HB 2531), EMT recertification (HB 2540), affordable housing on religious property (2SHB 1859), factory-built housing standards (SHB 2151), social housing public development authorities (EHB 1687), the Washington Voting Rights Act and voter suppression claims (ESSHB 1750), privacy and data protection reporting and AI use (HB 2606), military family school stability (ESHB 2534), coal-fired utility treatment (HB 2367), and school access to albuterol (SHB 2360). Most passed on strong bipartisan roll calls, though the voting-rights bill and coal-utility bill drew the most debate and partisan division. Several bills were amended on the floor. The Senate adopted changes to the nitrous oxide bill, the factory-built housing bill, the social housing bill, the albuterol bill, and the 3D-printer/firearm-manufacturing bill (ESHB 2320), while rejecting some proposed amendments on the voting-rights and 3D-printer bills. Debate centered on whether the voting-rights bill set too low a threshold for lawsuits and whether the coal-utility bill gave improper treatment to coal generation; supporters framed both as needed protections or transition measures, while opponents warned about litigation and policy overreach. The chamber also discussed tribal consultation in energy siting (SHB 2496), ultimately passing it after a close vote, and later returned to the 3D-printer bill, which advanced after amendments narrowed exemptions for gunsmiths and dealers and clarified the bill’s focus on digital files used to manufacture firearms.

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• Jimmy Intricen of the General Council for Legislative Services Agency.
• The Legislative Council has a contract before you today.
• :15:48.480><c> in</c><00:15:48.720><c> the</c> request a 5% increase in the request a 5% increase in
• This was some legislation that was passed in 2025.
• ><c> on</c><00:31:43.200><c> that</c> we are requesting $25,000 on that we are requesting $25,000 on

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Can you tell us what's different this time around than what we did in 2019 and why we need legislation
• now and we didn't need legislation then.
• Where the county commissioners are both the persons who can make the request for outside counsel and
• also approve their own request for outside counsel.
• This legislation is just making Sure that the standards that we're continuing to use of the Oklahoma

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: 914, all

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• Those are based on the general appropriation, the Children's Act, and targets that are set legislatively
• bill to put money in the appropriations bill for this.
• However, since the passage of that legislation...
• So I urge you to oppose this legislation that seeks to in stores.
• If the supporters of this legislation are truly seeking to... close bad breeders, then the legislation

Bills: HB74 , HB175 , HB460 , HB576 , HB2271 , HB2294 , HB2874 , HB3016 , HB3133 , HB3191 , HB3458 , HB3929 , HB4063 , HB4115 , HB4394 , HB74 , HB175

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• This is a cleanup bill requested. by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• And I just, I don't have a problem again with this legislation, but if we ignore...
• We appreciate him bringing this important piece of legislation forward.
• And from my side, I look at this and USAP is irrelevant to this piece of legislation.
• Into law during this legislative session. In doing so, you will save lives here in Texas.

Bills: HB136 , HB451 , SB425 , SB466 , SB905 , SB1986 , SB2311 , SB2450 , SB2805 , SB2826 , SB2919 , SB3001 , HB136

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

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• Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
• I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you. Guess what? We're going to use drones.
• I respectfully request an aye vote. Thank you.
• I've joined in my colleague from Arenda in requesting an aye vote. Thank you.
• All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.

Summary: The Assembly convened with a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a largely procedural floor session. Members also heard guest introductions recognizing the 20th anniversary of UC Merced and visiting interns and local officials. The Speaker reminded members about floor managers for Senate bills and noted several items were passed and retained on file or deferred during the day’s business. On the Daily File, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 385 on park property and AB 1119 on teacher credentialing, both by unanimous 57-0 votes. The house also passed SB 351, a health practices measure presented as strengthening enforcement of California’s corporate practice of medicine rules and protecting the doctor-patient relationship, by a 61-0 vote. SB 697, relating to water rights adjudication and allowing the State Water Board to use technology such as drones for investigations, passed 55-0. The Assembly then took up SB 346 on local government and short-term rentals. Supporters said it would help cities collect transient occupancy taxes, enforce local ordinances, and identify unpermitted rentals; Assembly Members Bauer-Kahan, Papin, and Dixon spoke in favor, with Dixon describing local regulatory challenges from her time in Newport Beach. The bill passed 50-0. The second-day consent calendar was then approved. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment in memory remarks honoring Miguel Antonio Cano, Officer of the California Highway Patrol; Vincent Dino, a longtime Palmdale water district and civic leader; Andrew Meredith, a labor and building trades leader and former Galt mayor; and Erica Hoffman, a California School Boards Association advocate for public education. The Assembly then adjourned until Tuesday, September 2 at 1 p.m.

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• Thank you, and respectfully request your aye vote.
• to identify warning signs, respond appropriately, and guide student athletes to the help they need.
• This legislation is especially important because it reaches young athletes where they already are: on
• Appreciate all the kind comments, appreciate the support, and respectfully request your aye vote.
• and aye vote at the appropriate time.

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> appropriate committees. appropriate committees.
• Refer to appropriations. appropriations. appropriations.
• And um are until the appropriate time.
• We're going to start with appropriations. appropriations. appropriations.
• 1 p.m. in the Appropriations meeting at 1 p.m. in the Appropriations Hearing<00:29:17.360><c> Room</c

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 957, house, all

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• At the time when that legislation was passed, I shared with legislators at large that, you know, that
• We were appropriated funds for this program.
• The RFA request for announcement and the proposals went out.
• Significantly oversubscribed with many good project requests.
• I think the request was just recently drafted and put on file.

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• At the appropriate time, I respectfully request your aye vote.
• At the appropriate time, I respectfully request your aye vote.
• Senators, the motion is do pass as amended to Appropriations. The motion, sorry.
• Again, we have tagged this as a cost driver, and we request a no vote. Thank you.
• We request a no vote. Thank you. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Environmental Quality

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to environmental quality, housing, transportation, and waste policy. SB 1375, by Senator Cortese, would create a narrow CEQA exemption category for certain transit and rail projects that have already undergone extensive environmental review. Supporters, including VTA, the City of San Jose, BART, Caltrain, MTC, and Climate Reality Silicon Valley, said it would reduce duplicative review and speed projects like the Diridon Station modernization. Committee members emphasized added amendments requiring displacement, construction-impact, and natural resources plans, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Transportation. The committee then took up SB 1031 on compostable plastics labeling. The author and supporters such as Californians Against Waste and the California Compost Coalition argued the bill would reduce consumer confusion, curb contamination in compost and recycling streams, and direct OEHHA to study health and environmental impacts. Opponents including manufacturers, BPI, retailers, and other industry groups said the bill would effectively ban compostable products in California, harm businesses, and fail to fix the underlying National Organics Program issue. After extensive discussion about labeling, composting capacity, and costs, the bill passed 2-2 on call to Appropriations. SB 958, relating to the Midway Rising redevelopment project in San Diego, was presented next; supporters said it would help move forward a large housing and mixed-use project on city-owned land after years of review and voter approval, and it passed 3-0 on call to Local Government. SB 1075, the Clean Air Promise, drew the most extensive debate. The bill would strengthen implementation and enforcement of AB 617 community emissions reduction plans and local plans in overburdened communities. Environmental justice advocates and youth supporters backed the measure, while local governments, business groups, air district representatives, and industry groups warned it would create uncertainty, add land-use constraints, and act as a housing and cost driver. The author accepted several committee amendments and said the bill was still being worked on, but the motion to pass it to Local Government resulted in a 2-2 tie and the bill remained on call. SB 1064, by Senator Dahle, would reduce clean truck check testing frequency for low-use heavy-duty vehicles and equipment from twice a year to once a year. Agricultural and trucking witnesses supported it as a practical, cost-saving change, while air quality advocates opposed weakening a program they said prevents excess emissions and protects public health. The bill passed 4-0 on call to Transportation. Finally, SB 1258 was presented as a revised measure on remediation of hazardous waste sites on the Cortese list. The author said the committee amendments replaced the bill’s original approach, but he continued to argue that remediation should be aligned with housing development so contaminated infill sites can be cleaned up and built on more efficiently. Developers and environmental consultants supported the concept, saying current timing rules create risk and leave sites idle, while the committee continued to hear testimony as the transcript ended.

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• A fiscal note has been requested but is not yet available. I'd be glad to take questions.
• John Braun, the state senator for the 20th Legislative District.
• But we need to provide, I think it is appropriate for us to provide some guidance.
• A fiscal note was requested but is not yet available. That concludes my presentation.
• My name is Manka Dhingra, and I proudly represent the 45th legislative district.

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 6192, which would expand structured literacy and numeracy requirements, add a third-grade math intervention process similar to the existing reading “gate,” create annual STAR teacher bonuses for selected math and ELA teachers, and require updated teacher endorsement standards. The sponsor, Sen. Braun, said the bill is meant to refocus districts on core academics and use research-based instruction while still allowing local flexibility, especially in math. OSPI said it supports the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the teacher award structure and access to student-level data. ESD representatives also flagged implementation issues with the award program. Testimony was split: some parents, students, and reading advocates opposed the bill as too prescriptive or too reliant on phonics and standardized testing, while others supported stronger academic intervention and accountability. No vote was taken. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6206, a pilot program to incentivize child care providers to serve children of first responders through grants administered by the Department of Commerce, with local matching funds and a report on recruitment and retention outcomes. Sen. Dhingra said the bill addresses a major barrier for police, firefighters, EMTs, and crisis workers, especially women leaving the field because of child care challenges. Testimony from law enforcement officers, union representatives, and a national law enforcement child care foundation strongly supported the bill, describing unpredictable schedules, last-minute overtime, and the need for nontraditional and sick-child care. Senator Wilson asked about existing non-standard-hours child care bonuses and whether the proposal should instead be housed at DCYF; staff explained the current subsidy program and that this bill would create a separate Commerce pilot. No vote was taken. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5346 on student mobile device use in public schools. The bill would add mobile devices to digital citizenship instruction, direct OSPI to compile research and best practices, and require reports on school policies limiting phone use during instructional hours, with final recommendations due in 2028. Sen. Leas argued that phones are distracting, harm learning and mental health, and should be restricted in schools while still teaching responsible use. Testimony was largely supportive from students, parents, educators, and researchers who described improved engagement, fewer disruptions, and better school climate under phone restrictions; several urged a stronger bell-to-bell statewide policy. Opponents raised concerns about emergency communication, student safety, and local control. The hearing on the bill was closed without a vote.

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• For 2024, I had 105 unique LFC requests that my team responded to, my very small team.
• And then from January to August, 59 additional requests.
• Madam Chair, Representative Chavez, the MCOs report data requested.
• It can help make sure that somebody has appropriate accommodations.
• It's the most appropriate way to get what they think they need from this experience.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Should the monies be appropriated?
• appropriated appropriated cuz<00:33:36.320><c> it</c><00:33:36.480><c> just</c> cuz it just cuz it just
• Because we cannot legislate to them, right?
• to them right I mean this is legislate to them right I mean this is legislate<01:00:56.760><c> within
• 32:38.400><c> maybe</c> says and request a particular book maybe says and request a particular book maybe

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard Senate Bill 659, which would exempt the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system for purchases of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed agricultural or food products up to $100,000, and require geographic preference guidelines for locally sourced products. The Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and State Procurement Office all testified in support or support of the intent. DOE said the bill would give it short-term flexibility to buy local items not currently on the vendor list, such as poi and limu, while procurement staff said they would provide written comments and a corrected version of their testimony. Committee members questioned why the bill was needed, why the threshold would rise from the current $24,999 small-purchase limit to $100,000, and whether the department should instead amend its vendor list or RFP process. Members raised concerns about efficiency, administrative burden, whether the bill was a temporary fix for procurement planning gaps, and whether purchases would remain compliant with federal USDA rules if federal school-lunch funds were used. DOE responded that the measure would help it expand local purchasing, support farmers, and allow purchases of products not currently available through existing distributors, and said it was working with partners on food-safety certification and federal compliance. The committees then voted to pass SB 659 with amendments. The Joint Committee on Education approved it 3-2, and the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Environment later approved the amended measure 4-0. The chair noted an amendment and a deferred effective date, and the motion was adopted.

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• I represent the 43rd Legislative District.
• That was the intention of that legislation.
• And a number of legislators, even on this committee, actually looked into that as well.
• We are here in support of this legislation, House Bill 2089, as we will be in support of any legislation
• Representative Ramel, appreciate working with you on this legislation.

Bills: HB1960 , HB2194 , HB2089

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: HB1960, renewable energy, clean energy, solar, wind, battery storage, energy storage, excise tax, property tax exemption, local investment, county revenue sharing, local taxing districts, school districts, Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce, model ordinance, siting, permitting, tribal consultation, tribal capacity grants

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• For the record, Joe Timmons, State Representative in the 42nd Legislative District.
• We operate in Squim, Washington, in the 24th Legislative District.
• Stevie, for sponsoring this legislation. Thank you. 2467. Thank you, Rep. Timmons and Rep.
• Steby, for sponsoring this legislation.
• For the record, I'm Representative Janice Zahn of the 41st Legislative District.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation-related bills. HB 2467, sponsored by Rep. Timmons, would clarify how fifth-wheel RVs are measured for length purposes by measuring from the king pin to the rear-most point, allowing fifth wheels up to 46 feet under that method without increasing the current roadway length limits. The staff report said the bill has no fiscal impact for most agencies and a small indeterminate impact for Labor and Industries; the proposed substitute makes technical clarifications. The sponsor and several RV dealers, the Association of Washington Business, and the RV Industry Association testified in support, saying the bill would improve clarity, preserve safety, and help Washington dealers compete with neighboring states. No one testified in opposition during the hearing. The committee briefly suspended HB 2467 to hear HB 2495, sponsored by Rep. Thomas, which would give the City of Seattle authority to immediately remove vehicles blocking streetcar tracks or otherwise jeopardizing streetcar operations without waiting for police to first cite the vehicle. Staff said the bill applies only to Seattle, includes an emergency clause, and has no fiscal impact because impound fees are expected to offset costs. Rep. Thomas and Seattle Streetcar Program Manager Alison Redenz supported the bill, describing frequent track blockages and delays to service, especially after hours, and saying the change would speed restoration of transit operations. The committee then heard public testimony on HB 2552, which would authorize WSDOT and Sound Transit to use multiple award task order contracting (MATOC) for transportation construction projects. Staff explained that MATOC would let agencies prequalify contractors and then compete task orders among them, with required award and protest processes. Rep. Zahn said the bill would give agencies another tool to streamline delivery while preserving competition and including WMBE firms. Sound Transit supported the bill as a faster, more flexible procurement method that could broaden opportunities for smaller firms, while the Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association opposed it, arguing the approach is not well tested in Washington, could reduce competition, and should be reviewed by the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. After testimony, the committee closed the public hearing on HB 2552 and adjourned after caucusing.