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• claimant who is a party to a litigation financing agreement to disclose the name, address, and citizenship
• about the drafting error, there seems to be, although staff briefed the replication of nonprofit status
• And then, finally, on the order of operations, if you lose your nonprofit status and then convert to
• They do not currently have to do that in the status quo.
• They do not currently have to do that in the status quo.

Bills: HB2255 , HB2320 , HB2548

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements, health care market standards, hospital consolidation, merger review, health care transaction notice, attorney general review, antitrust, provider organizations, hospital systems, contracting affiliation, material change

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• claimant who is a party to a litigation financing agreement to disclose the name, address, and citizenship
• to say if you are a nonprofit hospital and you engage in any transaction, you lose your nonprofit status
• And then, finally, on the order of operations: if you lose your nonprofit status and then convert to
• They do not currently have to do that in the status quo. Second, ...and providers.
• They do not currently have to do that in the status quo.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 2255, House Bill 2548, and House Bill 2320. HB 2255 would regulate third-party litigation funding by requiring disclosure of funders and agreements, prohibiting funder control over litigation, capping funder recovery at 25%, and creating enforcement remedies. Supporters, including the sponsor, insurance groups, and liability reform advocates, described it as a transparency and consumer-protection measure that could improve court efficiency and reduce costs. Opponents, including the Washington State Association for Justice and the commercial litigation funding industry, argued it would burden plaintiffs, reveal protected work product, chill access to justice, and create satellite litigation. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing and asked testifiers to submit written comments. HB 2548 would expand state oversight of health care market transactions by broadening the types of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and ownership/control changes that trigger notice to the Attorney General, pausing transactions until information requests are substantially complied with, expanding interagency data sharing, and revoking nonprofit status in certain transactions. Supporters, including patient advocates, nurses, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, the Attorney General’s office, physicians, and individual health care workers, said private equity and consolidation are driving higher costs, reduced access, and lower quality. Opponents from the Washington State Hospital Association and MultiCare said the bill is unclear, may contain drafting errors, does not adequately target private equity structures, and could create problems around nonprofit status and charitable assets. The hearing ended with the committee moving on to the next bill. HB 2320 would update Washington’s ghost gun laws to address 3D-printed firearms, CNC manufacturing, digital firearm manufacturing code, and the sale of machines marketed for firearm production, and would make certain violations per se Consumer Protection Act violations. The sponsor and supporters, including school officials, gun violence prevention advocates, a trauma survivor, a 3D-printing industry representative, and others, said the bill closes a public safety loophole and responds to the growing availability of untraceable weapons. Opponents, including the NRA, makerspace representatives, and some industry witnesses, argued the bill is overbroad, may sweep in lawful 3D-printing and CNC activity, raises First, Second, and Fifth Amendment concerns, and could create uncertainty through rebuttable presumptions and the CPA provisions. The transcript ends during the HB 2320 hearing, with additional testimony panels still to come and no final committee action recorded.

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• For example, this would include a spouse of a U.S. citizen who's applied to adjust their status to legal
• I think, you know, we're supportive of bills and laws that protect all workers, regardless of status.
• It reflects the unique status of green card holders who have undergone extensive vaccinations. to our
• My son-in-law's family came over here, applied for citizenship and was He fell in love with my daughter
• facilitate the deportation of whole families. including U.S. citizens as many families are mixed status

Bills: HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19 , HB256 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• wouldn't have been able to murder Colonel Shaw if he had been detained and deported, having his citizenship
• status revoked after he was initially convicted of terrorism.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• But these gains merely secured citizenship rights for Black and brown people and women that should have
• influential state in the greatest nation on earth, we must ask ourselves, are we here to maintain the status

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call, then proceeded with prayer, the pledge, and routine motions. Members approved several procedural requests, including moving AB 362 to the inactive file and allowing the Natural Resources Committee to hear AB 34 on January 16. The chamber also recognized guests and paid tribute to retiring Republican caucus consultant Daryl Thomas, with remarks from multiple members praising his long service and legal analysis work. The main floor action centered on ACR 116, a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members from several caucuses and both parties spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of civil rights, economic justice, nonviolence, and unfinished work. After opening the roll for coauthors, the resolution received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly then took up ACR 118, recognizing Korean American Day; members highlighted Korean American history, community contributions, solidarity with other communities, and the significance of Koreatown and Korean American civic life. That resolution also received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The consent calendar was then adopted on a 64-0 vote, including ACR 115 on National Blood Donor Month. The chamber also held an adjournment in memory for former legislator David Kelly, with a tribute to his military service, agricultural background, and legislative work on water conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Assembly announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Day recess and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m.

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• I am particularly interested in hearing about the status of C-LIFT.
• electronic data on its encounters with individuals or for whom there is probative evidence of U.S. citizenship

Committee: Senate Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee

Keywords: Transcom, logistics, military readiness, air refueling, KC-135, KC-46, strategic infrastructure, geopolitical threats, Alaska

Summary: During this meeting, the committee hosted an extensive discussion on the operations and logistical challenges facing the U.S. Transportation Command (Transcom). General Reid provided testimony on key areas including the importance of maintaining robust logistical capabilities in contested environments, particularly in relation to geopolitical threats posed by adversarial nations. Various members emphasized the necessity for modernization of the air refueling fleet, addressing issues such as the readiness of the KC-135 and the procurement of the next-generation KC-46 aircraft, which has experienced delays and technical challenges. The dialogue further extended to the strategic importance of U.S. ports and transportation infrastructure, especially in regions like Alaska which play a crucial role in military logistics and power projection.

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• </c><00:04:38.320><c> or</c> to another more permanent visa status or to another more permanent visa
• status or green<00:04:38.680><c> card,</c><00:04:38.920><c> then</c><00:04:39.120><c> those</c><00:04
• </c> actually try to apply for citizenship actually try to apply for citizenship and<00:28:36.840><c>
• It could be an H-1B or F-1 or marriage-based family status.
• How do we approach temporary teachers in different that aren't in a J-1 visa status?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Essentially, House File 2976 would make the survivor's status a mitigating factor in sentencing.
• 00:59:41.200><c> make</c><00:59:41.359><c> the</c><00:59:41.520><c> survivors</c><00:59:42.400><c> status
• </c><00:59:42.880><c> a</c> 2976 would make the survivors status a 2976 would make the survivors status
• Such discharge shall restore the person to all civil rights and full citizenship.
• </c> citizenships. That's if it's discharged. citizenships. That's if it's discharged.

Bills: HF3465 , HF3782 , HF4075 , HF391 , HF3946 , HF2976 , HF3350

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order

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• other surrounding countries refused to recognize LGBTQ prisoners as victims of the Nazi government, a status
• essential to qualify for... ...prisoners as victims of the Nazi government, a status essential to qualify
• limiting the rights of Jews, declaring that their German passport was invalid, stripping them of citizenship

Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, then quorum was established and the chamber proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and a series of procedural motions. Members approved multiple unanimous-consent requests to suspend rules, re-refer bills to committees, and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The day also included several guest introductions recognizing student leaders, public power executive Randy Howard, a family member of Assemblymember Gallagher, higher education leaders, Leadership Torrance, and the Vacaville PAL program. On the floor, the Assembly adopted several resolutions and heard extensive remarks in support of them. ACR 160, proclaiming April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, was adopted by voice vote after co-authors were added. H.R. 98, designating California Holocaust Memorial Day, received broad bipartisan support and was adopted after 76 co-authors were added. H.R. 100, recognizing Vaisakhi, also passed by voice vote after 73 co-authors were added, with members highlighting Sikh history, service, and cultural contributions. The Assembly then took up several bills on the third-reading file. AB 1977, relating to online notarization and notaries public, passed 69-5. AB 1987, which would direct wildlife-area fees back to operation and maintenance of state wildlife areas, passed 69-0. Other items on the second- and third-reading files were passed and retained, continued, or placed on the consent calendar as noted by the presiding officer. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, community organizer Cynthia Brantley Pierce, coach John Beam, and Ralph Cavallo. The Assembly then adjourned until Thursday, April 16, at 9 a.m.

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• consideration, Section 1B of the bill would benefit from a statement about extending the education official status
• Around ensuring that students are ready for success in post-secondary education, gainful employment, citizenship
• reflect the needs of military families and the realities of military families, including custodial status

Bills: SB6052 , SB6051 , SB5907 , SB5860 , SB5574

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: digital transcript, transcript sharing, student records, education data exchange, K-12, higher education, community colleges, universities, school districts, charter schools, state-tribal education compact schools, educational service districts, data interoperability, secure platform, student consent, FERPA, privacy, education technology, records management, transcript standard

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• consideration, Section 1B of the bill would benefit from a statement about extending the education official status
• around ensuring that students are ready for success in post-secondary education, gainful employment, citizenship
• reflect the needs of military families and the realities of military families, including custodial status

Summary: The Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee heard three bills. Senate Bill 6052 would create a statewide digital transcript data-sharing environment for K-12 and postsecondary institutions, with student or parent permission required for disclosure. Supporters from universities, OSPI, school districts, counselors, and education groups said the bill would reduce paper handling, staff time, errors, and delays in admissions and enrollment, while improving security and student access; members asked about alignment with the High School and Beyond Plan, FERPA, apprenticeships, and out-of-state transfer issues. Senate Bill 6051 would allow local school boards to grant waivers or partial waivers of certain state laws and rules to individual schools, while excluding health and safety, civil rights, parental rights, basic education, and other protected areas. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give districts flexibility and surface recurring regulatory burdens, but OSPI, the State Board of Education, WEA, and school board groups raised concerns about broad scope, lack of definitions, possible impacts on special education and basic education compliance, and added complexity or legal costs. Some district representatives supported the idea of flexibility and relief from unfunded mandates, but suggested the bill needed more work. Senate Bill 5907 would expand ECEAP access for military families with incomes below 60% of state median income and prioritize children with deployed or single custodial military parents. The sponsor and supporters from ESDs, school districts, Head Start/ECEAP, child advocacy groups, and veterans organizations said military families face frequent moves, deployments, child care instability, and related stress, and that the bill would provide a modest, cost-effective benefit without state fiscal impact. In executive session, the committee adopted a proposed substitute and passed SB 5860 to Ways and Means, and adopted a proposed substitute and passed SB 5574 to Rules.

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• :09:39.839><c> content</c><01:09:40.400><c> as</c><01:09:40.600><c> global</c><01:09:41.040><c> citizenship
• </c><01:09:42.120><c> that</c> such content as global citizenship that such content as global citizenship
• that appear to be derived citizenship that appear to be derived from<01:10:31.480><c> some</c><01:10
• Families have lawful status as the primary educators of their children by merely existing.
• ><c> the</c><02:40:58.360><c> primary</c> have lawful status as the primary have lawful status as the

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Additionally, the bill requires the same disclosure of dual citizenship.
• Additionally, the bill requires the same disclosure of dual citizenship for candidates seeking nomination
• want to pursue that more, if they want to check more into the person that's running that has dual citizenship

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And the status of a college on the SCFF should not be a barrier for faculty to receive these benefits
• They were able to help me get my green card, and soon I'll be able to apply for my citizenship.
• They were able to help me get my green card, and soon I'll be able to apply for my citizenship.
• They were able to help me get my green card and soon I'll be able to apply for my citizenship.
• These would solely apply to the screenings used to determine the at-risk status of students.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• it goes further than that because status it goes further than that because status it goes further than
• nothing more than the person's status nothing more than the person's status and generally speaking one
• of an individual to know if citizenship of an individual to know if citizenship of an individual to
• whether they're here immigration status whether they're here immigration status whether they're here
• and are that or may be immigrant status and are that or may be immigrant status and I remember HB 56

Bills: HCR 21 , HCR 22 , HCR 23 , HCR 24 , HCR 25 , HCR 26 , HCR 27 , HCR 31 , HCR 41 , HCR 42 , HCR 43 , HCR 44 , HCR 45 , HCR 52 , HCR 53 , HCR 66 , HCR 67 , HCR 73 , HR 8 , HR 10 , HR 13 , HR 20 , HR 21 , HR 50 , HR 59 , HR 61 , HR 71 , HR 74 , HR 79 , HR 84 , HR 86 , HR 90 , HR 91 , HR 102 , HR 103 , HR 107 , HR 113 , HR 125 , HR 126 , HR 132 , HR 142 , HR 145 , HR 149 , HR 150 , HR 152 , HR 167 , HR 179 , HR 181 , HR 183 , HR 186 , HR 192 , HR 196 , HR 199 , HR 207 , HR 211 , HR 212 , HR 213 , HR 216 , HR 249 , HR 256 , HR 259 , HR 261 , HR 263 , HR 272 , HR 281 , HR 285 , HR 294 , HR 295 , HR 300 , HR 305 , HR 311 , HR 313 , HR 315 , HR 316 , HR 323 , HR 331 , HR 339 , HR 340 , HR 346 , HR 349 , HR 352 , HR 357 , HR 358 , HR 360 , HR 363 , HR 374 , HR 377 , HCR 20 , HCR 28 , HCR 30 , HCR 32 , HCR 49 , HR 14 , HR 15 , HR 19 , HR 23 , HR 24 , HR 25 , HR 26 , HR 27 , HR 29 , HR 47 , HR 48 , HR 55 , HR 56 , HR 66 , HR 85 , HR 92 , HR 93 , HR 95 , HR 96 , HR 140 , HR 155 , HR 164 , HR 204 , HR 241 , HR 242 , HR 250 , HR 253 , HR 260 , HR 262 , HR 265 , HR 279 , HR 310 , HR 312 , HR 328 , HR 332 , HR 359 , HR 362 , HR 367

Keywords: recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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• of using it to repair, maintain, or rehabilitate the dam or reservoir and specify that the exempt status

Bills: SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3 , SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• Something interesting about me is that I have dual citizenship in the Netherlands from my mother, and
• age, sex, and race, but most importantly, when they controlled for first-time versus repeat donor status
• Cross itself concluded that the main predictor of infection of the donor was that first-time donation status
• Blood bank questionnaires at the time asked for COVID vaccine status, and I marked no.
• Blood bank questionnaires at the time asked for COVID vaccine status, and I marked no.

Summary: The Senate Health and Welfare Committee began with introductions of three new Senate pages, who briefly described their backgrounds and interests. The committee then approved the minutes from February 3rd by voice vote. The first bill heard was House Bill 558, which would codify protections for foster youth’s Social Security survivor benefits so those funds remain with the child rather than being used by the state. The sponsor and committee members discussed that the bill would align state law with an existing executive order, clarify that it applies only to foster youth, and help young people transition out of foster care. After questions about fiscal impact and how the benefits work, the committee voted to send HB 558 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 528, dealing with directed and autologous blood donations. Supporters said the bill would clarify Idaho law, protect patient choice, and address reported barriers to obtaining directed donations for planned procedures. Opponents, including Red Cross and blood center representatives, argued the bill was unnecessary because such donations are already allowed, could create confusion, add cost, and imply the general blood supply is unsafe. After extensive testimony from medical professionals, patients, and advocacy groups on both sides, the committee voted to send HB 528 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, with one member requesting to be recorded as opposed.

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• Uh, that the bill speaks to those voters where citizenship is confirmed and those where citizenship has
• uh evidence of doubt of citizenship.
• And this amendment puts them with those that have been um proven that citizenship does exist uh under
• Uh, that the bill speaks to those voters where citizenship is confirmed and those where citizenship has
• evidence of doubt of citizenship.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Under the bill, the U.S. citizenship requirement is removed for board members.
• My concern with this bill last time it came up was the removal of the citizenship requirement from the
• boards that are the certifying boards in the United States for different professions do come with a citizenship
• boards that are the certifying boards in the United States for different professions do come with a citizenship
• The removal of the U.S. citizenship is something that came up last year when we first presented this,

Bills: HB2229 , HB2274 , HB2294 , HB1269 , HB1078

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: professional engineers, registration act, licensing, engineering practice, state regulations, email regulation, commercial communications, consumer protection, data privacy, electronic mail, consumer access, real property, food security, medicine access, restriction, pawnbroker, fees, interest rates, financial regulation, pet insurance