Transcript Highlights:

• My understanding is that Representative Bogert has just passed that out to the committee.
• </c> trespass order we've effectively failed trespass order we've effectively failed to<01:46:51.000>
• </c> victimization um and I think passing victimization um and I think passing this<04:37:04.600><c>
• The motion passes. The motion passes. Any objection to consent?
• </c> chair VES yes 160 160 the motion passes chair VES yes 160 160 the motion passes any<05:18:07.120

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• At the time we passed 2002, last session, only Texas and Tennessee.
• I hope to earn your all's support, and we passed this sensible legislation.
• They're not required to pass it along to patients.
• Uh, as of right now, 12 states have passed, uh, contract pharmacy protections.
• We are fully passed through and transparent PBM.

Committee: House Insurance

Transcript Highlights:

• Passed unanimously, I think. Out of, yep. Yes. Wonderful. Thank you.
• So what this body did by a supermajority was pass a bill that conformed Arizona law to the Electoral
• So what this body did by a supermajority was pass a bill that conformed Arizona law to the Electoral
• So what this body did by a supermajority was pass a bill that conformed Arizona law to the Electoral
• I'm still trying to take the temperature because this bill has to pass by a supermajority.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting covered a long list of House bills, mostly on third-read consent calendars, spanning appropriations, elections, education, public safety, water, taxation, and criminal law. Early discussion focused on HB 2148, which would give the legislature authority to appropriate non-custodial federal funds, described by the sponsor as a transparency measure. Other measures discussed included HB 2091 on insurance-related assessment limits, HB 2122 on reciprocity for BTR-related professions, HB 2138 clarifying firefighter workers’ compensation coverage, and HB 2008 barring public school libraries from using public money to pay library professional associations. HB 2110, removed from consent, would allow school governing body members to pray at meetings, with members noting Supreme Court precedent supporting such prayer. Several bills addressed school safety and parental rights. HB 2142 would create a School Safety Center at the Arizona Department of Education and allow up to 10% of school safety program funds for administration, with supporters citing an audit and lack of oversight. HB 2249 would expand the Parents’ Bill of Rights to require notice if a school employee facilitates social transitioning of a minor and to provide broader access to educational records, with penalties discussed for violations. HB 2074 would add mandatory reporting for anyone in a medical facility who knows a partial-birth abortion is occurring, and HB 2144 would allow child support calculations to begin during pregnancy based on a confirmed pregnancy test and related DNA testing provisions. The committee also took up election-related measures. HB 2022 would make permanent changes tied to the federal Electoral Count Act, including moving Arizona’s primary earlier to preserve military and overseas voting access, while keeping petition dates valid and preserving existing deadlines for candidates. HCM 2001 urged federal designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and HCM 2002 supported a separate congressional effort involving CARE and related federal review and designation processes; members debated the distinction between direct designation and a request for federal investigation. HCR 2001 proposed a constitutional amendment to limit voting to U.S. citizens, require government ID to register, prohibit foreign contributions, and end early voting by the Friday before an election. Water, land use, and tax bills were also reviewed. Measures included HB 2024 on snowpack augmentation as a water supply development project, HB 2029 and HB 2030 tightening how Water Conservation Grant Fund money is used, HB 2053 appropriating $100,000 for updated stormwater recharge mapping, HB 2096 expanding revolving fund uses to address cesspools, HB 2097 capping groundwater withdrawal in irrigation non-expansion areas, and HB 2116 funding potential Colorado River litigation. On the tax side, HB 2016 would remove late-filing penalties when no tax is due, HB 2104 and HB 2105 would protect agricultural property owners from repeated reclassification and require notice of inspections, and HB 2289 would update truth-in-taxation examples to reflect higher home values. The committee also heard bills on criminal penalties and other matters, including HB 2043 on felony murder involving an unborn child, HB 2045 on discharging a weapon near a vehicle, HB 2131 and HB 2132 on weapons trafficking and fentanyl penalties, and HB 2062 authorizing a Buffalo Soldiers memorial in Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am fearful and I'm not sure if they'll pass again.
• Through the process of trying to pass the first bond and not getting it passed very close, and then coming
• back and getting it passed.
• Your community passed this bond with this project in mind.
• They did pass it.

Committee: House Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force

Transcript Highlights:

• I now make a motion to vote do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3009. Any discussion?
• You voted do pass House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3009.
• This gets passed. This is beyond the discussion. This is the rule. And that's the issue.
• You would want to pass us up and go to a tertiary center.
• And it all stops when the defendant fails to appear.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• representing herself to be a lawyer and, in fact, had caused some harm to an immigration client through failing
• I understand then in April, let me go back up, there was a pass rate that was then changed, correct?
• We're going to pass it on over to you, and we will cut it.
• We're going to pass on over to you, and we will cut.

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

Transcript Highlights:

• At the same time, Washington state is reducing funding, failing to update the prototypical school model
• We encourage you to pass House Bill 2360 and have Washington join other states so that students...
• I encourage you to pass House Bill 2360 and have Washington join other states so that school nurses have
• We encourage you to pass... ...this bill to ensure all of our students have access to life-saving medications

Bills: HB2246 , HB2360

Committee: House Education

Keywords: firearm violations, education, student discipline, school policies, safety measures, albuterol, asthma, inhaler, rescue inhaler, respiratory emergency, school nurse, student medication, self-administration, anaphylaxis, public schools, private schools, charter schools, tribal compact schools, K-12 health, medication policy

Transcript Highlights:

• To pass it to them, and I've had them tell you about it. But thank you, Madam Chair.
• People gave up on us or failed us; we never gave up. Feature documentaries.
• The bills that we pass, the work that we're doing at the state level, the budget, and everything; they
• of this bill because a lot of times in certain diverse communities, language is key to connecting, passing

Bills: HF1679 , HF1019 , HF2321 , HF1740 , HF2278

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

Transcript Highlights:

• However, after those estimates were developed, Prop. 36 passed.
• They have to be offered treatment, and so they would only get to prison if they decline treatment or fail
• So as far as the fines for staffing levels within our mental health, I'll pass it over to my partner.
• I believe it was about $150 million, and actually, I might pass it over to our HR representative to speak

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 5785 was passed last year, which made a handful of changes.
• I strongly urge you to consider and pass House Bill.
• I strongly urge you to consider and pass House Bill 2148.
• Please pass HB 2132. Please trust in the institutions of Washington State. Please pass HB 2132.
• Please pass HB 2132. Thank you. Data is protected. Please pass HB 2132. Thank you.

Bills: HB2148 , HB2132

Committee: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Keywords: education, pay it forward program, tuition, student loans, financial aid, state financial aid, financial aid application, postsecondary education, higher education, student aid, Washington Student Achievement Council, public records exemption, privacy, student records, personally identifying information, financial information, data sharing agreement, enrollment assistance, institutional records, FERPA

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 5785 was passed last year, which made a handful of changes.
• I strongly urge you to consider and pass House Bill...
• I strongly urge you to consider and pass House Bill 2148.
• Please pass HB. 2132. Please trust in the institutions of Washington State. Please pass HB 2132.
• Please pass HB 2132. Thank you. Data is protected. Please pass HB 2132. Thank you.

Summary: The Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee held a work session on higher education funding and then public hearings on House Bill 2148 and House Bill 2132. In the work session, OPR staff Kate Henry reviewed enrollment trends, tuition policy, financial aid programs, and funding sources for Washington’s public colleges and universities. Members asked about FTE versus headcount, tuition growth, the Washington College Grant, College Bound, and the Workforce Education Investment Account. Henry explained how state appropriations, tuition, and financial aid interact, and noted that higher education makes up a significant share of the state budget. No votes were taken during the work session. House Bill 2148 would create a “pay-it-forward” graduate student aid program administered by the Student Achievement Council, allowing students to receive tuition support and later make income-based contributions for up to 15 years to fund future students. Sponsor Rep. Reid said the bill is intended to offset the loss of federal graduate loan options and support workforce needs in fields like nursing, teaching, and research. Committee questions focused on repayment terms, possible caps, interest, and program capitalization. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with students and advocates arguing the bill would expand access to graduate education and avoid predatory private debt. House Bill 2132 would limit disclosure and retention of personally identifying and financial information from WASFA applications, generally requiring the Student Achievement Council and institutions to stop retaining that information after one year following the award year unless needed for an audit or appeal. Rep. Leavitt said the bill is meant to reduce unnecessary long-term retention of sensitive student data and improve privacy and security. Supporters, including student leaders and immigrant-advocacy groups, said the bill would protect vulnerable students and increase trust in the aid process. Some members raised concerns about whether shorter retention could affect future record needs, including immigration-related documentation, but the sponsor said students can keep their own records and that the bill preserves audit authority. The hearing ended without a vote, and the chair noted an upcoming busy schedule and cutoff deadlines.

Transcript Highlights:

• an order to close, abandon, or vacate the road with the deed records of the county, and ownership passes
• I close on the most important bill that we will pass all session, House Bill 2721.
• In 2017, Senate Bill 2205 was passed making AVs legal to operate in Texas.
• Motion passes. The Chair lays out Senate Bill 1746 by Creighton.
• Motion passes. That's correct. This concludes the business for today. There is no objection.

Bills: HB341 , HB469 , HB971 , HB1624 , HB2721 , HB2959 , HB3365 , HB3731 , HB3793 , HB3861 , HB3946 , HB3966 , HB4348 , HB4401 , HB4402 , HB4924 , HB4966 , HB5563

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, commercial vehicle, safety standards, enforcement, Texas counties, transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• If the standards are equally high, then that argument fails. And I don't distrust Ms.
• So, if this bill passes, you would expect the cost to go down?
• And also, I'm passing. I have a lot of support from Judge Cliff Brown.
• But I'm also in agreement that we want something passed on this front this year.
• You know, obviously the legislature has to pass these.

Bills: HB 1181 , HB3704 , HB1363 , HB1610 , HB1615 , HB1620 , HB3223 , HB1317 , HB2884 , HB2176 , HB4027 , HB1664 , HB933 , HB2613 , HB3353 , HB2086 , HB4101 , HB3441 , HB4145 , HB3455

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: judiciary, judges, justices, retired, legal assignments, judicial conduct, notary public, criminal offense, education requirements, official documents, record retention, implicit bias, bias training, judicial training, judge education, court personnel, continuing legal education, CLE, state bar, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Transcript Highlights:

• question is the perfect point for me to clarify again that Senate Bill 6, as we drafted it and it passed
• 23.200><c> it</c> Senate Bill Six as we drafted it and it Senate Bill Six as we drafted it and it passed
• So, for example, when we look at our portfolio of accounts where we have students or others who fail
• >> All right, um, I'm missing one. >> Senator Given, are you preparing to... others who fail to pay a
• debt to the others who fail to pay a debt to the university<01:02:12.799><c> um</c><01:02:13.119><c>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 History of SEEK 00:02:15 Summary of On-Behalf Payments 00:12:40 Discussion on Collection of University Debt Department of Revenue 00:32:40 Northern Kentucky University 00:57:10, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the September 17 meeting, and heard a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education staff on SEEK school funding and KDE on-behalf payments. KDE explained recent SEEK changes, including the guaranteed base per-pupil amount, attendance-based calculations, second-month and January growth, the 2022 change funding kindergarten at 100% instead of 50%, and the existing add-ons for at-risk students, exceptional children, limited English learners, home/hospital instruction, and transportation. Staff also reviewed tier one funding, noting the 2024 increase from 15% to 17.5% and explaining that eligibility depends on local tax effort and property wealth. They also described Senate Bill 6 from the 2025 session as a reporting proposal to include on-behalf costs in education spending totals. KDE staff then outlined on-behalf payments made for districts, including roughly $458 million for Teachers Retirement System contributions, $942 million for health insurance, about $12 million for technology costs, and additional SFCC debt service outside KDE’s appropriation, for a total of about $1.5 billion. Members asked how a future Senate Bill 6 would affect local contributions and whether folding on-behalf payments into SEEK would shift costs among districts. KDE and Senator Gibbons clarified that the bill was intended only as a reporting mechanism and would not change local contribution or district payments; it would simply present a broader total of state education investment. The discussion also noted that Kentucky’s reported SEEK amount alone does not capture all state education spending. Members raised questions about home and hospital instruction data, saying local concerns suggest growth in some communities even if statewide numbers appear stable. KDE said the statewide figure has been relatively consistent but offered to provide district-level trend data. Co-Chair Petrie also asked about the accuracy of SEEK projections and on-behalf calculations, referencing prior concerns from the Office of Education Accountability. KDE responded that it works with the state budget director’s office in a consensus forecasting process and has been reviewing demographic and property-assessment data, including exceptional child counts, to improve forecast accuracy.

Transcript Highlights:

• I would move we do pass House Bill 70. >> I'd second. >> Motion to do pass and a second.
• If we don't understand it, we have to defend it on the floor if we pass it.
• </c><00:04:56.400><c> I'm</c><00:04:56.639><c> not</c> it on the floor if we pass it.
• I'm not it on the floor if we pass it.
• Even if the bill passes all the way through, I still think it's something we still take up.

Bills: HB0108 , HB0039 , HB0091 , HB0070

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws

Transcript Highlights:

• Literally, if we were to pass Years.
• My restaurant's failing. My motel are failing.
• My gas station's failing because they depend on these crews.
• </c> recommend that perhaps we could uh pass recommend that perhaps we could uh pass this<01:16:45.440
• This is a do pass with amendments. >> All right. Thank you, committee.

Bills: HB0120 , HB0043 , HB0128

Committee: House Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: energy production, natural gas, industrial sovereignty, manufacturing, tax exemptions, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• to mention that he is a Howard failed to mention that he is a fine<00:01:50.320><c> Becker</c> fine
• Are there things we can do to speed up those pass-through programs or grants in the future?
• </c> programs were things that were passed programs were things that were passed through<01:10:22.600
• </c><01:10:40.159><c> through</c> to speed up the those pass through to speed up the those pass through
• So often, on a pass-through program, I still need to hire staff.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So that bill was not going to pass.
• So that bill was not going to pass.
• Thank you for listening to us, and I hope you pass this bill. Thank you. Thank you.
• HB 2417 is sound policy, is carefully drafted, and is ready to pass.
• Chair rules, the bill has passed subject to signatures.

Bills: HB2309 , HB2249 , HB2417 , SGA9066 , SGA9246 , SGA9268

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation, workforce diversity, hiring reform, employment eligibility, work authorization, DACA

Transcript Highlights:

• The Money Services Modernization Act was passed, and Mr.
• So I'm glad to say today, 22 other states have passed that model.
• Those are really linked now in statute, the not passed about. Five or six years ago.
• Not knowing. exactly what we will eventually pass here and what they passed in Florida or in Arizona.
• So no comment except that, wow, we were as surprised as anyone that it passed.

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we actually passed the test.
• So we actually passed the test.
• So we actually passed the test. there. So we actually passed the test.
• It's not very explicit or obvious, but... years fail it breaks. years fail it breaks.
• </c> Passing this bill is not about extras. Passing this bill is not about extras.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all