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• It's long been recognized that states and local governments, acting under state authority, may regulate
• But if the state says, okay... ...the state withholding all of its revenue.
• There's no state-owned land in St.
• And I think this would be good for our state, wherever we do this in our state. So that's my HR.
• Another state into doing growth in their state and then us take the carbon for us to dispose of.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• on around the state.
• It's in our state.
• And that there is legislation that's... ...pending or has been approved in the state of Washington that
• Andrew Meyer from North Dakota State University.
• No, let's say a state agency finds that some party is in violation of some state statute and they're

Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met to begin its study of charitable gaming and the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations, a study directed by Senate Bill 2334. Legislative Council gave an overview of the constitutional and statutory framework for charitable gaming, site authorizations, rent limits, proceeds, and recent legislative changes. The Attorney General’s Gaming Division then clarified the financial flow of gaming, explaining that in fiscal year 2025 North Dakota had about $2.5 billion in gross gaming proceeds, with roughly 88-90% paid back in prizes and about $256 million available to organizations after taxes; most of that activity came from electronic pull tabs. Members asked for more detail on winnings, replays, rent, and the breakdown of manufacturer/distributor revenues, and the AG’s office agreed to provide supplemental information. The committee also heard from the League of Cities and the Association of Counties about local site authorization. Cities said they have a limited role in approving gaming sites, can adopt policies after public hearing, may charge up to $100, and can set certain conditions, including local nexus requirements, but cannot require donations or force a specific charity or site. The League said it had worked with stakeholders on a model policy to provide more consistency, though members raised concerns that local requirements could become too restrictive for charities serving broader areas. Counties said the issue is mostly a city matter, with little county involvement beyond minimal site fees and general site approval. The North Dakota Gaming Alliance testified in support of the study and provided IRS-related material suggesting charities may use asset diversification, while emphasizing it had not taken a position on whether charities should own bars. Members questioned whether bar ownership is being used for site stability or to channel charitable gaming dollars, and whether city policies might disadvantage charities with broader missions. The committee also discussed the relationship between gaming organizations, manufacturers, and distributors, including restrictions on incentives and interference, and asked for more information on those entities and their ownership. Later in the meeting, the Racing Commission gave its regular update on live racing, pari-mutuel wagering, ADW providers, purse and promotion funds, a new TRPB contract, and concerns about cease-and-desist actions from other states. Finally, the State Hospital superintendent briefly reported on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s support services, including the SORT team, training, and security assistance for the hospital campus.

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• on around the state.
• It's in our state.
• like we started out as a state.
• And that there is legislation that's pending or has been approved in the state of Washington that does
• Andrew Meyer from North Dakota State University.

Committee: Joint Judiciary Committee

Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met to continue its study of charitable gaming, especially the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations and the relationship between charities, site owners, and gaming manufacturers/distributors. Legislative Council reviewed the background memo and Attorney General’s Gaming Division explained the legal framework, including site authorizations, rent limits, allowable expenses, and restrictions on distributors and manufacturers. Members focused heavily on electronic pull tabs, asking about the large gap between gross proceeds and adjusted proceeds, how much is paid out in winnings, how much is retained for expenses, and whether the 60% allowable-expense cap is being used as intended. The AG’s office said e-tabs account for most gaming volume, that winnings make up much of the difference, and that some organizations do not use the full 60% while others may exceed it, though only the capped amount counts as gaming expense. The committee also discussed the number of gaming organizations that appear to own or be affiliated with bars, the ways those ownership structures are formed, and whether some arrangements may create conflicts or site-selection pressure. The League of Cities and the Association of Counties described the local site-authorization process and recent model policies adopted after the 2025 session. Cities said they can require signed agreements, limit games and machines, set qualifications, and charge up to $100 for site authorization, but cannot require charities to donate net proceeds or force a specific charity or site. They said the new policies are meant to add transparency and local control, though the more controversial parts involve requiring a local nexus or community connection. County representatives said the issue is mostly a city matter and that counties generally take a lighter-touch approach. Committee members raised concerns about whether local rules could unfairly exclude larger regional charities or create inconsistent standards across cities. The North Dakota Gaming Alliance said it supports the study and provided information on charities that own or are affiliated with bars, emphasizing that most gaming organizations do not own alcoholic beverage establishments. Its representative said some charities may pursue bar ownership for site stability and diversification, while others decide against it because operating a bar is difficult. He also said a ban on charity-owned bars could raise federal tax-law issues depending on how it is written, and agreed to provide more detail. The committee asked Legislative Council and the Gaming Alliance for additional information on ownership structures and federal-law questions before the next meeting. Later, the Racing Commission gave a separate update on live racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and related charitable partnerships, and the State Hospital superintendent reported on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s support services, staffing, and wait lists; no votes were taken on these presentations.

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• on around the state.
• It's in our state.
• And that there is legislation that's... ...pending or has been approved in the state of Washington that
• Andrew Meyer from North Dakota State University.
• No, let's say a state agency finds that some party is in violation of some state statute and they're

Committees: Joint Judiciary , Joint Judiciary Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• The Clerk: The Speaker's Room, Washington, D.C., December 19, 2025.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Appointment United States China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, December 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> state-owned roads and and local roads. state-owned roads and and local roads.
• Should be noted that two states and Washington, D.C., have established ISA programs, and there are 16
• </c> well, two states and Washington, D.C. well, two states and Washington, D.C. have<00:18:36.400><c
• </c> across our state. across our state.
• Washington state, they have enacted the law, but it will not go into effect until 2029.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I myself taught at Missouri State University, and although that's not the same thing, and I fully recognize
• But we're not the most expensive state. We're not the cheapest state.
• But we're not the most expensive state. We're not the cheapest state.
• States would override the state constitutional premise?
• Jefferson City, but across the state, actually all across our state.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, approved the House Journal by a 107-1 vote, and then spent much of the day on introductions of guests, family members, interns, and public servants. Members recognized visitors including family of legislators, a park ranger honored for life-saving work, substance-use treatment advocates, nonprofit and apprenticeship program representatives, students, and staff. The chamber also received committee reports and Senate messages, including a conference committee appointment on House Bill 2818 and fiscal review reports recommending passage of Senate Bill 1020 and Senate Bill 1062. The main floor action centered on the state budget, especially House Bill 2 on public education. The budget chair explained the conference report as providing $8.4 billion for K-12 and the Office of Childhood, with disputes over funding sources and the foundation formula. Several members argued the bill underfunded schools by about $190 million and objected to using blind pension and projected ARPA/lottery-related funds; others defended the budget as record-level funding and emphasized that the total education dollars were unchanged, only the funding mix differed. A substitute motion to reject the conference report and send the bill back to conference failed 62-89, and the conference report on House Bill 2 was then adopted 83-68; the bill was third read and passed 83-68. The House then adopted and passed House Bill 3 on higher education, after debate over a proposed performance-based funding model and language directing the department to develop a new formula by the end of the year. Members generally supported keeping funding flat this year while studying a longer-term model. House Bill 4, covering Revenue and Transportation, was adopted 128-21 and passed 127-27, with discussion of rural roads funding and transportation investments. The House also took up House Bill 5 on the Office of Administration and IT consolidation/accountability, with the sponsor describing it as the central state-government operations bill; debate on that measure began before the transcript ended.

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• consent of the House, House Resolution 4673, recognizing the transformative role of youth sports in Washington
• State, is adopted.

Keywords: 904, all

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• Captioning made possible by the National Captioning Institute, Inc., in cooperation with the United States
• The Clerk: The Speaker's rooms, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025, I hereby appoint the Honorable Robert
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, August 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• [Captioning made possible by TH, Inc., in cooperation with the United States House of Representatives
• The Clerk: The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C. February 21, 2025.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As we stated in the task force report, for every $1,000 the state spent per person in poverty directly
• And then the parallel state departments at the state level have a joint resolution.
• Departments, and then the parallel state departments at the state level have a joint resolution team
• The last thing I'd like to highlight is that we have executed a contract with the California State University
• in the state budget.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held an informational hearing on child welfare, foster care, child support, and related prevention efforts. The chair opened by emphasizing mandated reporting reform, foster care system improvements, and community-based prevention, and noted that no votes would be taken. Public testimony focused first on mandated reporting, where a lived-experience advocate and several organizations argued that the current system overreports families, especially Black, Native, and Latino families, causes trauma, and should be reformed through standardized training, clearer thresholds, and stronger community supports rather than more hotline referrals. Casey Family Programs cited data showing nearly 90% of reports are unsubstantiated, while CDSS said it is already forming a Mandated Reporting Advisory Committee, updating training, and exploring community pathways and possible changes to the list of mandated reporters. CWDA and SEIU supported training and alternative response concepts but stressed child safety, county capacity, funding, and the need for careful implementation and accountability. The committee then discussed a proposal to create a foster care multi-agency office within the California Health and Human Services Agency, led by a chief foster youth advocate with authority to coordinate across departments. Advocates said foster youth often need services from education, health, housing, and behavioral health systems that do not coordinate well, and argued that a central office with real authority could improve placement stability and access to services. CDSS responded that existing structures already provide coordination, including AB 2083 interagency teams, the Child Welfare Council, complex care steering committees, and the foster care ombudsperson, but said it was open to technical assistance. Members raised concerns about whether the new office would have enough authority and funding to avoid becoming another layer of bureaucracy, and the chair emphasized the need for real “teeth” and better interagency action. The final major topic was the continuation and expansion of Promise Neighborhoods. A community leader described strong early results from the state-funded neighborhoods, including improved kindergarten readiness, reduced chronic absenteeism, higher graduation rates, food access, housing supports, and mental health services, but warned that current funding sunsets in June 2025 and that a fiscal cliff could jeopardize staff and services. CDSS said the four funded neighborhoods have reported positive outcomes and valuable flexibility, but also noted challenges with one-time funding, student mental health, and long-term planning. Assemblymember Mia Bonta urged continued investment, saying the place-based model is difficult to rebuild once lost, and the chair asked LAO to help identify the minimum funding needed to preserve the existing infrastructure while evaluation results are still pending.

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• The amendment is coded A9. our state. We secure a housing support our state.
• And so, this is just and state level.
• The A14 state and federal dollars.
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• </c> individuals with disability, the state individuals with disability, the state will<00:59:55.440>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• states to push back against that.
• states to push back against that.
• states.
• Just for a quick state elections, most decisions to the states, appreciate the work that you've done
• The current state law is cloudy. It needs to be... The current state law is cloudy.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Brazel; House Resolution 4702, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States
• States of America. House Resolution 4703, honoring Shadley Van Skulkwake.
• the Seattle Seahawks organization; House Resolution 4705, celebrating the economic ties between Washington

Summary: The House opened by approving the previous day’s minutes and adopting a series of honorary and commemorative resolutions, including recognitions for individuals, Every Child Matters Day, the Seattle Seahawks, Washington’s economic ties with Mexico and Canada, and the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The House also received messages from the Senate announcing passage of several measures, including Substitute House Bill 2230, Substitute Senate Bill 5647, and engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 61, along with notice of a signed second engrossed substitute House bill. Under the fourth order of business, bills, memorials, and resolutions on the introduction sheet were sent to the designated committees, and Substitute Senate Bill 6003 was suspended from the rules and placed on the second reading calendar. Under committee reports, the listed bills were referred as directed. Later, the Rules Committee was relieved of Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5107 and Substitute Senate Bill 6226, and both were placed on the second reading calendar. No debate or recorded votes occurred. The House adjourned by consent until 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, the 51st Legislative Day.

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• He stated the annual allotments will be He stated the annual allotments will be reassessed<00:05:02.240
• Oz says he sees it as a states. Dr.
• Respondents included state officials, state health officials, public health workers, health care providers
• plans, and because of that, when you've seen one state plan, you've seen one state plan.
• It's got a map of all 50 states.

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 4 June, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all

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• consent of the House, House Resolution 4673, recognizing the transformative role of youth sports in Washington
• State, is adopted.

Summary: The House convened, approved the previous day’s minutes without objection, and adopted House Resolution 4673, which recognizes the transformative role of youth sports in Washington State. The chamber then handled routine business by moving the bills, memorials, and resolutions listed on the introduction sheet to first reading and referring them to the designated committees. The House also processed committee reports, referring the listed bills to the appropriate committees as well. No debate, testimony, or recorded votes occurred on the floor; all actions were taken by unanimous consent. The House then adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 27th.

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• While emergency federal and state funding allowed transit across the state to maintain service, that
• Some states use rolling conformity, meaning the state automatically conforms to new and amended federal
• Finally, some states use selective conformity, where specific federal provisions are enacted into state
• State your name, your organization, and that you are in support.
• Every other state has reached the conformity situation with the federal tax law. Every other state.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills focused on transit funding, veterans’ tax relief, clean energy incentives, housing development costs, and tax conformity. SB 63 would authorize a Bay Area regional sales tax measure for transit agencies facing fiscal shortfalls; supporters said it was needed to avoid major service cuts, while the California Taxpayers Association opposed it on Proposition 13/218 concerns. SB 56 would exclude veterans’ disability compensation from income calculations for the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, and SB 296 would expand property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses; both drew broad veterans’ support. SB 86 would extend and expand the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority sales and use tax exemption program, including fusion energy, and SB 302 would conform state tax law to federal clean energy credit monetization provisions; both were backed by industry, labor, and clean energy advocates. SB 328 would cap Department of Toxic Substances Control fees on contaminated-soil remediation for infill and master-planned housing projects, with housing groups arguing the current fee structure can make projects infeasible. SB 711 would update California’s tax conformity date to January 1, 2025 to reduce complexity and inconsistencies with federal law, and was supported by tax professionals and business groups. Several bills were held or sent to suspense, while others advanced with amendments. After quorum was established, SB 63 passed the committee 4-2 and SB 86, SB 302, SB 328, and SB 711 were referred to suspense, with SB 86 and SB 302 later approved out of suspense with amendments. SB 56 was held in committee, SB 296 was made a two-year bill, and SB 284 and SB 723 were held. The committee also approved a number of additional suspense-file bills, including SB 293, SB 359, SB 419, SB 587, SB 603, SB 663, SB 710, and SB 785, while SB 591 was approved with amendments and SB 353 was made a two-year bill. The hearing concluded with the committee adjournment after final roll calls and bill actions.

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• While the state enforces laws to ensure the creation of new affordable housing, the state should also
• California Lawyers Association, from the State Bar.
• California Lawyers Association from the State Bar.
• One of my closest friends, a Washington State judge, had a criminal defendant come to his door and throw
• One of my closest friends, Washington State judge, a criminal defendant, came to his door and threw acid

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met as a subcommittee and announced a large agenda, including a consent calendar and several bills pulled for separate hearing. Early in the hearing, the committee heard AB 1876, which would codify federal nondiscrimination protections in state health care law. The author and supporters said it would protect access to coverage and services for all protected classes, including transgender people, while opponents argued it would force coverage of disputed gender-affirming treatments and impose penalties on providers and insurers. No vote was taken during the informational-style presentation, and the author requested an aye vote when a quorum was present. The committee then heard AB 1650 on requiring rental vehicles used by government agencies for enforcement to be clearly marked, with supporters describing it as a transparency and public-trust measure in response to immigration enforcement activity and opponents later withdrawing opposition after discussions with the author. AB 635, dealing with the Mobile Home Residency Law Protection Program, would extend and revise a resident-funded legal assistance program for mobile home owners; supporters said it improves access to justice and enforcement, and there was no opposition. AB 1697 would extend the date for enforceability of certain employment contract provisions under AB 692 and add an urgency clause; the NFL supported it, SIFMA was support-if-amended, and the chair noted sympathy for some workers while expressing concern about high-paid executives. The committee also heard AB 2784, the annual State Bar fee bill, which held fees flat while making governance and reporting changes; it drew support from the State Bar and no opposition. AB 2782, the Assembly Judiciary Committee civil omnibus bill, made minor clarifying code changes and also drew no opposition. Other measures heard included AB 2662 on monitoring and reporting federal immigration enforcement impacts, AB 2235 on allowing judges to use alternate mailing addresses for safety, AB 1544 on courthouse access and transparency, AB 2624 expanding Safe at Home protections to immigrant service providers, AB 1857 to block grocery restrictive covenants that prevent new grocery stores in underserved areas, AB 1892 clarifying HOA duties and election notice rules, AB 634 banning products containing tianeptine, AB 1684 limiting HOA restrictions on home cooling systems, AB 1752 increasing appraisal reimbursement in eminent domain cases, AB 1660 improving compliance by financial institutions with public guardian requests, AB 782 narrowing a prior housing redevelopment law for certain charter cities, and AB 2195 limiting occupational license suspensions for low-income parents owing child support. Across these bills, testimony was largely supportive, with several measures drawing “support if amended” or no opposition after negotiations; the transcript does not reflect final votes on the bills discussed here.

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• Great opportunity to continue to promote one of the top industries in the state and give our...
• Great opportunity to continue to promote one of the top industries in the state, give opportunities to
• I move that Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1383 by Senator Washington

Committee: House Legislative Review

Summary: The committee met with six members present and heard Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1383, presented by Representative Diehl. The bill would allow schools, if they choose, to offer agriculture education in elementary classrooms beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. Diehl described the measure as a bipartisan effort in both chambers and said it would help promote agriculture and give students a better understanding of one of the state’s major industries. No one testified in opposition or for informational purposes, and there were no substantive questions beyond confirming that the bill only addressed the agriculture education program. The committee then moved into executive session and voted on a do pass motion for the bill. After brief supportive comments from members, the roll call resulted in six ayes and zero noes, with one member passing, and the motion carried. The committee then adjourned with no further business.

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• The Speaker's Rooms, Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026. I hereby appoint the Honorable Robert J.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 7, 2026, 1012, house, all