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• serve, locally elected boards, and we have them from Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op, Graham County
• Electric Co-op, Trico, Mojave County, Navapachi, Duncan Valley, and they represent over a half a million
• 2837, Prohibition; HB 2882, Law Enforcement Prohibition; HB 2883, Small School Adjustment, Student County
• SNAP allowed purchases, 2401 fuel formulations, biennial formulations, biennial review, HB 2440 authorized
• , 2755 state land use. 2750 Arizona boat snowboard, 2752 commission authority, 2755 state land use, 2756

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Second update is that House Bill 2158 authorizes an electronic records notary public to administer an
• The bill authorizes a notary public to take an acknowledgment of a signature on that tangible record
• Lastly, the bill, the Administrative Office of the Court, is required by statute to distribute to county
• I'm here solely to address Section 6 and to express our disappointment in Section 6, which would authorize
• I reside in Wenatchee, but the 12th includes all of Chelan County, over Highway to Stevens Pass to Monroe

Bills: HB2158 , HB2178

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: electronic signatures, notary, digital transactions, authentication, legal documents, court rules, court procedure, civil infractions, notice of civil infraction, malicious mischief, physical damage, computer crime, digital property damage, electronic records, data destruction, computer programs, cyber damage, default judgment, payment plan, restitution

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• Looking at line 49, there is an authorization for $100 million In housing infrastructure bonds.
• Then in Article 2, Section 1 on line 24, this authorizes the $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds
• Then on the following page, page 9, line 1, that section would authorize payment or appropriate money
• annually to convene a meeting with the Interagency Council to End Homelessness and with cities and counties
• We've averaged over 20,000 households advised per year from every county in all 87 counties in the state

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

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• </c> individual service authorization. individual service authorization.
• by county and setting clear expectations and standards for providers.
• by county and setting clear expectations and standards for providers.
• by county and setting clear expectations and standards for providers.
• </c> state policy and then a the the county state policy and then a the the county and<01:12:19.720><

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• HB 4087 authorizes the Highlands County Hospital District to commence an evaluation for options to sell
• Peter Abello, Florida Association of Counties, waves in support.
• commissioners in charter counties.
• to Seminole County because the hospitals were segregated.
• The corridor is just a map; it has no regulatory authority.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with HB 4087, which authorizes the Highlands County Hospital District to evaluate options to sell, lease, or manage its hospital. An amendment adding fair market value as a consideration was adopted, and the bill then passed unanimously. HB 841, which eliminates the requirement for validation stickers on license plates and moves registration verification to electronic systems, also passed after questions about law enforcement procedures, pretextual stops, and consumer savings; a technical amendment was adopted first. HB 593, dealing with campaign fundraising while on official time, lobbying rules for water management districts, agency secretary travel reimbursement, and settlement conditions involving third parties, passed without opposition. CS for HB 1019, the PFAS-related bill phasing out aqueous film-forming foam and requiring testing of treated effluent and biosolids, passed after an amendment limiting local utility liability until EPA standards are set; speakers emphasized firefighter and water-quality concerns. Several local and administrative measures also advanced. HB 4089 conveyed the Trenton Train Depot to the City of Trenton, HB 6011 updated ethics disclosure procedures for Form 10 filings, and PCS for HB 1051 created a recall process for community development district board members while also addressing synthetic turf deed restrictions and landowner-control timelines. HB 1031 established a pilot callback system for state agency customer service lines, and CS for HB 961 removed a burdensome electronic signature requirement for salvaged titles. HB 1421, which requires land managers to consider cattle grazing on conservation lands, drew substantial debate over state parks, water quality, and land management; an amendment added ecological guardrails and the bill passed 20-3. CS for HB 253 expanded eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program and passed unanimously, while HB 4039 required Broward County to study and hold a hearing before enlarging the Monarch Hill landfill landmark and passed despite opposition from the waste industry. CS for HB 755 eased Habitat for Humanity bond requirements in the Florida Keys and extended the Florida Keys Stewardship Act, and HB 1035 promoted nature-based coastal resiliency projects and permitting; both passed unanimously. The committee then considered major foreign influence and election integrity measures. CS for CS for HB 905, the FIRE Act, was substantially revised by strike-all to expand registration and disclosure requirements for foreign agents and foreign-supported political organizations, restrict gifts and contracts tied to foreign countries of concern, terminate sister city agreements with such countries, and strengthen penalties for transnational repression; members debated the treatment of Qatar, linkage institutes, and the broader impact on international students, and the bill passed 24-1. Finally, CS for HB 991 proposed sweeping election changes, including citizenship verification at registration, a citizenship oath, new voter ID rules, paper ballots except for disability accommodations, candidate party-affiliation timing rules, stronger foreign-money restrictions, and other enforcement provisions. Members raised extensive concerns about document submission, data retention, student IDs, seniors, disability access, and the burden of proof for citizenship, and the committee was still in the middle of that discussion when the transcript ended.

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• Anoka County would still have Alexandra House, but survivors would have far less of us.
• The people of Anoka County and Minnesota are counting on you. Thank you.
• <c> have</c><00:14:34.399><c> Alexandra</c> Anoka County would still have Alexandra Anoka County would
• </c><00:14:47.519><c> Crime</c> not authorizing more funding? Crime not authorizing more funding?
• The people of Anoka County and Minnesota are counting on you.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 1082 as a vehicle for the public safety finance bill and laid it over without taking official action. Staff walked through the DE6 amendment, which combines funding and policy provisions from several bills. The spreadsheet and bill summary showed appropriations for non-fatal shooting clearance grants, a domestic violence task force, a first responder uniform ID task force, and an increase to the Philando Castile training reimbursement fund, along with felony-related policy changes involving impersonating a police officer, medical facility security, theft from a vulnerable adult, and grooming offenses. The amendment also includes a $12 million transfer to the Minnesota victims of crime account, bringing the DE6 total to about $15.443 million for the biennium, with additional tail costs. Testimony focused heavily on the need to stabilize crime victim services funding. Katie Kramer of Violence Free Minnesota, speaking for multiple crime victims coalitions, urged support for the $12 million transfer, warning that flat funding and inflation have already forced program cuts, staff reductions, and service limits, and that a 20% cut could eliminate programs in rural areas. Tina Bronson of Alexandra House gave a similar account, describing how years of flat funding had reduced staff and programs and saying another cut would mean fewer advocates, longer waits, and less access for survivors. Both witnesses argued that victim services are an essential part of public safety and asked lawmakers to maintain existing services rather than expand them. In member discussion, the chair said the $12 million was intended as one-time funding to keep victim services at roughly prior-year levels and explained that the money would be distributed through the existing competitive grant process. A member asked about the grooming language and whether it could affect teenage relationships; nonpartisan staff clarified that the school-related offense applies only when there is a position of authority, and that existing criminal sexual conduct law already addresses age-differential situations. Members and the chair closed by describing the package as bipartisan and expressing appreciation for the committee’s work, with the chair noting the bill was being laid over for later consideration.

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• Their statutory authority can be found in Title 72 of Idaho Code.
• All counties in the state use our office to manage and run their elections.
• All counties in the state use our office to manage and run their elections.
• That shift and that burden would really be felt at the county level.
• The counties are the ones tabulating the ballots.

Summary: The committee heard budget reviews for the Industrial Commission, the Public Utilities Commission, and the Secretary of State. For the Industrial Commission, analysts and agency staff described the agency’s dedicated funds and FY27 requests, including ongoing support for the IRIS technology system, additional funding for the annual seminar and CWICS training, an increase for the Peace Officer and Detention Officer Temporary Disability Fund due to rising claims, and replacement IT hardware. Members asked about the IRIS maintenance contract, the seminar pricing and audit finding on the miscellaneous revenue fund, and the crime victims compensation program and its general fund support. Agency staff said the IRIS support is still being provided by an outside vendor because OITS is not yet able to assume the work, that seminar and training spending will increase rather than fees being reduced, and that the disability fund increase is ongoing. The committee also discussed concerns that reductions in the crime victims compensation general fund appropriation could affect services, though staff said dedicated and federal funds could help cover shortfalls if needed. The Public Utilities Commission presentation focused on its single utilities regulation program, dedicated funding sources, and FY26 and FY27 budget items. Analysts reviewed the new workload created by the wildfire standard of care law enacted in 2025, which added staff and one-time funding in FY26, and noted a FY27 request for IT hardware. Questions centered on why indirect cost recovery spending was far below the amount budgeted; the administrator said the variance was largely due to timing and the fact that rent was not paid from that fund at the time. A senator praised the commission’s work implementing the wildfire legislation. The Secretary of State budget review covered elections, business services, the Commission on Uniform State Laws, and the Idaho Code Commission. Analysts noted the office’s general fund budget, the large FY24 election system upgrade, and FY27 requests for $350,000 ongoing for a voter pamphlet and guide, a $20,000 ongoing transfer for post-election audit overtime, and replacement technology items; a reappropriation item for a double-filled business director position was later withdrawn. Secretary of State Phil McGrane said the office is handling sharply increased business filings, generating more revenue than its budget and returning excess revenue to the state, but also facing longer processing times. He defended the ongoing voter pamphlet request as tied to recurring election requirements and said the overtime request reflects election-cycle workload. He also said the office is using outside vendor support for election IT, is considering AI tools cautiously, and would not be materially affected if ballot counting methods changed, since counties handle tabulation. The committee ended with procedural remarks about upcoming budget-setting work, a FY26 rescission bill still being processed, and a reminder that alternate motions must be submitted by 5 p.m.

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• </c> during my first year as a county during my first year as a county commissioner.<01:23:42.080><c>
• I I on being a county commissioner.
• I had to quit, uh, serving as a county commissioner for the city and county of Broomfield.
• Lar County.
• You told me &gt;&gt; Weld County, Lar County. You told me Weld.<02:54:04.080><c> Okay.</c> Weld.

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c> adults from uh at least 55 counties adults from uh at least 55 counties across<00:59:51.040><c>
• However, the training to agencies is clear that privileged information between county workers and county
• </c> agency has the proper authority or not. agency has the proper authority or not.
• </c><01:15:50.880><c> to</c> that gives the agency the authority to that gives the agency the authority
• But directs DHS to work with counties.

Bills: HF3901 , HF962 , HF4428 , HF4478 , HF1775

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• Members, any questions for the bill author? Okay.
• So normally, county attorneys can have and maintain private law practice.
• In addition to their duties as the elected county attorneys for their respective counties.
• This only applies to current active district attorneys and county attorneys? Yes.
• if I'm representing a child in that county.

Bills: HB32 , HB15 , HB171 , HB421 , HB581 , HB644 , HB745 , HB349 , HB917 , HB204 , HB923 , HB15 , HB171 , HB204

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• Today, CASA is in 99 counties and moving toward all 120 counties in a few short years.
• </c><00:10:15.040><c> all</c><00:10:15.279><c> 20</c> counties and moving toward all 20 counties and
• </c><00:10:17.760><c> The</c> counties in a few short years. The counties in a few short years.
• ,</c> appropriately done to all city, county, appropriately done to all city, county, and<00:32:09.200
• Nelson County. Thank you. Nelson County. Thank you.

Keywords: 958, all

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• Moakley for legislation to designate the regional lockup as part of the Dukes County Jail and House of
• Moakley for legislation to designate the regional lockup as part of the Dukes County Jail and House of
• The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that House Bill 5417, authorizing
• House Bill 5417, authorizing the town of Linfield to impose the local sales tax upon restaurant meals
• House Bill 5417, authorizing the town of Linfield to impose the local sales tax upon restaurant meals

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine committee reports and local matters. It adopted resolutions honoring A Path in the Woods Foundation and the Latino Health Insurance Program, Inc., and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send two petitions to committee: one on creating a Great Brook State Park Trust Fund and another on designating a regional lockup as part of the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction. The House also advanced and approved several local bills. House Bill 5417, authorizing the town of Linfield to impose a local sales tax on restaurant meals, was ordered to a third reading. Senate Bills 2628 and 2895, concerning liquor licensing in Bolton and a conservation restriction amendment in Hanson, were passed to be enacted. Senate Bill 2577 on parking fines in Situate, House Bill 4585 on expanded senior property tax abatements in Auburn, and House Bill 5463 on a conservation restriction in Middleton were each passed to be engrossed. Later, the House concurred in a further amendment to Senate Bill 2903 honoring Blue Star Families and then passed that bill to be enacted. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Fitchburg Deputy Chief Patrick James “P.J.” Roy. Before adjourning, the House adopted an order to meet again Wednesday at 11 a.m., with a Democratic caucus scheduled for noon and a formal session with roll calls at 1 p.m.

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• </c><00:19:10.560><c> to</c> elected boards have have authority to elected boards have have authority
• </c><01:20:19.840><c> sheriff,</c> police station or the county sheriff, police station or the county
• ,</c><01:52:44.520><c> and</c><01:52:44.680><c> the</c> the author, the committee, and the the author
• </c> The Inspector General has authority The Inspector General has authority though<02:05:54.160><c>
• </c> have a primary investigative authority have a primary investigative authority under<02:08:38.400

Bills: SF1750 , HF2700 , HF1606 , HF3356 , HF3946 , HF3970 , HF3658 , HF3875 , HF2627 , SF856 , HF1268 , HF1338

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• And then on the right, you see those authorized five-year averages.
• So authorized FTP averaging at 1,636, with an average fill rate of 97%.
• That's your cities, counties, highway districts through the local highway distribution fund.
• In fact, we had all of those projects contracted within three years of the authorization.
• In fact, we had all of those projects contracted within three years of the authorization.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation on the Idaho Transportation Department from Legislative Services analyst Brooke Dupree and then from Director Scott Stokes. The presentation outlined ITD’s four divisions and major funding sources, including the State Highway Fund, Aeronautics Fund, and the Transportation Expansion Congestion Mitigation (TECK) and Garvey bonding programs. The analyst also reviewed appropriation trends, noting the effect of reappropriations and the continuous appropriation of the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund, and compared the department’s request with the governor’s recommendation. ITD’s requested enhancements included $15.5 million for deferred maintenance on state buildings, funding for State Highway 16 operations and maintenance, $4.9 million for roadside tree removal, $4.7 million for new equipment, a $275 million general fund transfer for safety, capacity, road, and bridge work, and smaller requests for airport improvements and aeronautics maintenance. Members asked about the Highway 16 funding, the continuous appropriation language, the impact of the governor’s decision not to recommend the $275 million transfer, and the department’s equipment and maintenance priorities. The director explained that much of the work is contracted, that the agency is prioritizing pavement and bridge condition, and that the department is prepared to move projects quickly if funding returns. In questioning, legislators also raised concerns about the reduction in strategic initiatives funding, the department’s workforce retention, the State Street property project, and why ITD remains on its existing finance system rather than fully transitioning to LUMA. Stokes said the State Street project has had modest spending so far, with about $41 million appropriated and an estimated total cost of $60 million to $70 million, and that the agency is still housed at the Chinden campus. He also said workforce retention has improved somewhat after prior pay adjustments, and that the LUMA decision was driven by federal reimbursement and system integration concerns. The committee took no vote on the budget in this segment and adjourned with notice that rescissions, cash transfers, and statewide decisions would be taken up the next day.

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• The Attorney General is given authority through the...
• This bill gives the authority to investigate suspected violations and brings action to collect civil
• The Chair lays out Senate Bill 229 and recognizes the author, Senator West, to explain. The bill.
• I recognize the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. I'm going to be very succinct on this.
• I'm the district clerk for Williamson County and I'm...

Bills: HB12 , HB149 , HB12 , HB149 , SB229 , SB1361 , SB1749 , SB1897 , SB2113 , SB2566 , SB2677 , SB1652 , SB2327 , SB2344 , SB2696

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: election law, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, law enforcement, jurisdiction, voter fraud, local prosecuting attorney, public safety, communication, governor approval, interoperability, political subdivision, radio systems, artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance

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• Again, my name is Eric Chenier, I'm an LFC analyst for the Health Care Authority.
• There are enrollees in every single county. I'll move on to the next slide, slide 7.
• Do all of the counties participate in that, and what are the guidelines for that?
• Madam Chair, I can get you the guidelines, and yes, all the counties pay into that county-supported Medicaid
• I'm one of the Deputy Secretaries for the Healthcare Authority. Yes, we are concerned.

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

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• </c><00:09:41.279><c> that's</c> maybe not be in a county that's maybe not be in a county that's regulated
• </c><00:10:30.800><c> and</c> some specificity with counties and some specificity with counties and that's
• One of county this all came under me.
• Authorizes counties to require the county's approval of the subdivision of parcels of land larger than
• Authorizes counties to require the county's approval of the subdivision of parcels of land larger than

Bills: SB2699

Committee: Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: fare-free transit, youth transportation, environmental tax, transit equity, public transit, Hawaii, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee reconvened and first addressed SB 2699 on public transit/free transportation for young people. Members noted that the Committee on Transportation had already deferred the measure, and this committee said it would defer it as well before adjourning that brief reconvened session. The hearing then moved to SB 2373, which would establish a state goal to strengthen nature-based carbon emissions reduction solutions and authorize the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop methods to quantify carbon reductions from marine ecosystem restoration. The Energy Office said marine carbon sequestration was outside its expertise and asked to be removed from that portion of the bill, while DLNR and OPSD offered comments and said the work fit better with their areas, with DLNR saying it could take it on if properly resourced. Testimony included support from environmental groups, and committee discussion focused on which agency should lead and whether existing methodologies could be used. Next was SB 21001 on organic waste reduction and diversion. The Department of Health supported the intent but raised implementation concerns. Hawaii Farmers Union strongly supported the bill, arguing it would help build compost supply, improve soil health, and give counties time to develop infrastructure; they cited Vermont as a model and said the bill could extend landfill life and reduce methane. Members asked about the Vermont approach and the need for infrastructure before household-level diversion. The committee also heard SB 2905, which would increase the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and direct more revenue to the electric vehicle charging system subaccount. The Energy Office, PUC, and Tax Department offered comments; youth and clean transportation advocates strongly supported the bill as a way to expand charging access and meet EV adoption goals. A member questioned whether the proposed increase would outpace the state’s ability to deploy chargers, and PUC staff said the current annual appropriation is about $750,000 and that they could provide more data on an appropriate funding level. Additional measures were briefly taken up: SB 3231 on condominium maps and county zoning certification in A districts drew support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Hawaii Farm Bureau; SB 2486 on climate change drew comments from the Energy Office, Climate Commission, and OPSD, who said it duplicated existing climate planning and should include adaptation language; and SB 2376 on the renewable fuels production tax credit drew support from industry and agricultural groups, while the Energy Office and Tax Department raised concerns about the rollover provision and the scale of the credit. No final votes were recorded in the excerpt beyond the earlier deferral of SB 2699.

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• So Orange County Public Schools is waving in support.
• We have several examples right now in Miami-Dade County of co-location that exists, Miami-Dade County
• I'm a 62-year-old independent voter from Pinellas County.
• And I'm a product of Duval County Schools, graduated from Duval County Schools, went to a neighborhood
• I don't believe anyone from Miami-Dade County spoke.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and took up several education bills. SB 1150, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a measure to help school districts retain school social workers by removing an exam requirement unrelated to the profession. With no questions or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then moved to SB 1514, by Senator Smith, on anaphylaxis response in public schools. After adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment clarifying FDA-approved epinephrine devices and weight-based dosing, the committee heard support from Orange County Public Schools and reported the bill favorably. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1708, also by Senator Calatayud, which would expand Schools of Hope by broadening the definition of low-performing schools from those in the bottom 10% in both math and reading to those in the bottom 10% in either subject, and would authorize co-location of Schools of Hope in underused public school facilities. Senators questioned how co-location would work, who could enroll, how liability and contracts would be handled, and whether the bill would help the specific students most in need. Many public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would strain already underfunded public schools, reduce space and resources, and unfairly favor charter operators. The sponsor said the bill would not reduce classroom space in use, would require contracts to address safety and liability, and would provide a net positive to districts through a $600-per-student facility payment plus associated funding. After debate from both supporters and skeptics, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also considered CS for SB 822, by Senator Rodriguez, which would give charter schools more autonomy over governance and operations, including deadlines, enrollment caps, student conduct policies, and data sharing. The Florida Charter School Alliance supported the bill, arguing it would create parity and reduce burdens on charter schools, while committee members pressed the witness on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for those concerns. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on prior tabs, thanked staff, and adjourned.

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• , with each county having that $1 million.
• He said that a very small county like Clay has $1 million in coverage, and then a huge county like Kanawha
• For non-state programs, he gave examples such as a public service district or a solid waste authority
• Apparently at one point it was so expensive, but it's mandated except for certain counties.
• So unless you're in one of those few counties that apparently don't really experience mine subsidence

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• There are two types of voter registration databases: a county voter registration database maintained
• Now a county auditor or county worker has access to the entire voter database in the state of Washington
• So if you're in Yakima County, you can bring up voter information from King County.
• Now a county auditor or county worker has access to the entire voter database in the state of Washington
• So if you're in Yakima County, you can bring up voter information from King County.

Summary: The committee heard three measures. SB 5892 would clarify that only the Secretary of State may respond to public records requests for data generated by the statewide voter registration database, prohibit county election offices from producing those records in response to PRA requests, and make unauthorized disclosure of certain sensitive voter information a Class C felony. The Secretary of State, the prime sponsor, and the staff all described the bill as a privacy and database-security update reflecting the centralized VoteWA system, while one testifier opposed it, arguing it would not help maintain clean voter rolls. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed. The committee also heard SCR 8406, which reestablishes the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health, expands its membership, and extends its work through January 2029. Staff explained that the prior committee expired after issuing recommendations, and the sponsors and supporters said the measure would continue work on respectful dialogue, common ground, and civic education. Testimony was uniformly supportive, with members and the Lieutenant Governor emphasizing civic health as a way to strengthen democracy and encourage constructive disagreement. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed. Finally, the committee heard SB 5863, which extends the moratorium on destroying Lakeland Village records until fiscal year 2030 and changes the rules for restricted records transferred to State Archives so they become open after 75 years without needing a separate archivist determination. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would preserve important disability history, support family research, and protect records and artifacts tied to the state’s treatment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Testimony from disability advocates and self-advocates was strongly in favor. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed, and the committee adjourned after announcing caucus rooms for later discussion.