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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Shalom in our home, and we pray for your protection, joy, and unity.
- And whereas the Olympic and Paralympic Games inspire people young and old to embrace the implausible
- And whereas the Olympic and Paralympic Games inspire people young and old to embrace the implausible
- I know Things like the impacts of H.R. 1 and SNAP and Medicaid, which I know worry each and every one
- So, without any kind of concern at all, and with just deepest and humblest support and pleasure, I would
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5928 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB6061 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB6137 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5834 , SB5837 , SB5872 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB5925 , SB6019 , SB6148 , SB6190 , SB6237 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5992 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB5395 , SB6282 , SB5905 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5838 , SB5845 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5922 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5982 , SB5984 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6034 , SB6035 , SB6070 , SB6097 , SB6110 , SB6246 , SB6248 , SB6278 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB6054 , SB5835 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6247 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB5974 , SB6044 , SB5906 , SB6081 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6323 , SB6210 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB5346 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, zero emission, cargo handling, port district, environmental impact, grant allocation, healthcare
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 11th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And as Daniel prayed, forgive us for our sins and how we go astray.
- And whereas the Olympic and Paralympic Games inspire people young and old to embrace the implausible
- And whereas the Olympic and Paralympic Games inspire people young and old to embrace the implausible
- Things like the impacts of H.R. 1 and SNAP and Medicaid, which I know worry each and every one of us
- So, without any kind of concern at all, and with just deepest and humblest support and pleasure, I would
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5928 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB6061 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB6137 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5834 , SB5837 , SB5872 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB5925 , SB6019 , SB6148 , SB6190 , SB6237 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5992 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB5395 , SB6282 , SB5905 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5838 , SB5845 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5922 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5982 , SB5984 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6034 , SB6035 , SB6070 , SB6097 , SB6110 , SB6246 , SB6248 , SB6278 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB6054 , SB5835 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6247 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB5974 , SB6044 , SB5906 , SB6081 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6323 , SB6210 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB5346 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, zero emission, cargo handling, port district, environmental impact, grant allocation, healthcare
Summary:
The Senate convened with roll call, the colors presented by the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer by Pastor Jesse Bradley. The journal was approved, and the chamber received House messages announcing passage of several bills, including House Bill 1687, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1960, House Bill 102, and Substitute House Bill 1.
The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 8684, which honored Washingtonians with ties to Team USA at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina. Senator Riccelli spoke in support, praising the athletes’ determination and Washington connections. The resolution passed by voice vote.
The Senate next considered gubernatorial appointments. Brian C. Bennett was confirmed 49-0 as Director of the Washington State Lottery, with Senator Lovick speaking in support and highlighting Bennett’s public service and transition-team work. Angela Ramirez was then confirmed 49-0 as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, with Senators Claire Wilson and Christian praising her experience, commitment, and attention to human services issues. After the confirmations, the Senate stood at ease for caucuses.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- to do transitioning and looking at funding, because it does seem like they've put a lot of work on what's
- program, to establish a special fund in the state treasury and provide for deposit, use, and investment
- So what this bill does is it creates a fund and a mechanism to where we can incentivize industry to partner
- and see firsthand who their next talent, or what their next talent looks like.
- And just yesterday, went over to Suella and took a tour and actually got a presentation from the Gulf
Bills:
HCR26 , HB28 , HB195 , HB283 , HB316 , HB319 , HB363 , HB380 , HB386 , HB392 , HB406 , HB636 , HB738 , HB807 , HB905 , HB992 , HB1146
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
human growth, development education, prenatal education, state standards, biological science, teacher certification, certification appeals, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Teacher Certification Appeals Council, educator licensure, teaching license, teacher licensure, appeals process, certification denial, administrative appeal, special meeting, board president, retroactive application, education board
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And as a reminder to the committee and our visitors and witnesses today, under House Rule 4, Section
- Um, 1845 provides, as Brandy mentioned, great flexibility to not only attract talent, but retain talent
- It was on locals and consent and we lost it.
- funds are reported to the state and provides great transparency in the program.
- And just, and, uh.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
rural prosecution, salary assistance, staffing grant, legal support, criminal justice, fireworks, permit requirements, sale, county regulations, public safety, hospital district, administration, elections, director qualifications, public contracts, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 12th, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- and our teachers to handle.
- And I'm going to tell you something else too, and I'm going to be through, Mr. Chairman.
- Elijah is autistic and... Elijah is autistic and has cerebral palsy.
- . ...restroom and change him securely and privately.
- . ...and they reinforce Alabama's commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
workers' compensation, public education, employee injury, insurance trust fund, on-the-job injury, administrative procedures, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- And currently there is only funding for that Buckeye to Wickenburg area.
- And I understand that ADOT has a discretionary fund... ...that maybe you guys could pull those funds
- We absolutely support the SMART Fund and all of these investments.
- We absolutely support the SMART Fund and all of these investments.
- Shepard talked about the limited funds in our small county, and our funds are not big.
Bills:
HB2067 , HB2068 , HB2127 , HB2164 , HB2200 , HB2201 , HB2242 , HB2283 , HB2284 , HB2285 , HB2286 , HB2287 , HB2304 , HB2306 , HB2399 , HB2601 , HB2609 , HB2760 , HB2761 , HB2859 , HB2887 , HB2892 , HB2893 , HB2894 , HB2978 , HB4027 , HCM2012 , HCM2016
Committee:
House Transportation & Infrastructure
Keywords:
appropriation, transportation, infrastructure, Apache Junction, funding, Show Low, road extension, special license plates, nonprofits, charitable contributions, Reay Lane, Graham County, HB 2200, State Route 89, SR 89, Chino Valley, Arizona Department of Transportation, ADOT, road widening, highway expansion
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- He said the board had a very clean audit and, from conversations he had, they have had no issues and
- </c> >> That's an inside thing between she and >> That's an inside thing between she and
- And this one kind of mirrors it for all other entities.
- And this one kind of stability package.
- </c><00:09:54.000><c> commissions</c> board's agency and commissions board's agency and commissions committee
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, real property assessment, assessment cap, county-wide reappraisal, CPI-U, Consumer Price Index, tax assessor, Class II property, Class III property, local government revenue, property tax relief, reappraisal, tax increment district, retroactive tax law, Alabama Code 40-7-2.2, appropriation, education funding, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Region 6 of the EPA out of Dallas also oversees Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, as well as Arkansas.
- They're saying that they've experienced this in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, and they know that there
- And Arkansas is probably a little bit closer to us, but Oklahoma is very different as well.
- It's a map of talking about Texas and Oklahoma. I was going to pass it around to the members.
- At the end of the day, we're still spending the majority of our response based on department funds, and
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 706 by Representative Riser, which would set a more detailed process for commercial saltwater disposal wells, including site-specific modeling and pressure review. Riser and industry witnesses argued the bill would provide clearer, more predictable rules for operators who have faced long delays and changing requirements, while Department of Conservation and Energy officials said they are already developing guidance and that any pressure standard must remain site-specific to avoid fracturing confining layers, protecting drinking water, and staying within EPA primacy requirements. The department emphasized that geology varies widely across Louisiana and that a fixed pressure number in statute could be unsafe in some locations. Members also discussed the fiscal note, the need for additional staff, and whether the bill would tie the department’s hands or force approvals; witnesses said the bill’s modeling requirements were conservative, but opponents warned the statutory pressure ranges could conflict with site-specific safety determinations. After a technical amendment was adopted, the committee voted on the bill and it failed on a 6-6 tie.
The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 4 by Representative McCormick, which would suspend Louisiana’s deer baiting ban for 18 months in areas affected by chronic wasting disease (CWD). McCormick and Hunter Nation representatives argued that baiting bans have not stopped CWD in other states, that deer feeders and food plots are part of hunting culture, and that Louisiana should rely on science and a more flexible approach. They cited Wisconsin as an example where CWD spread despite long-standing feed bans and said there has been no proven human transmission. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials said bait bans are one of the few tools available to reduce artificial congregation of deer and help limit disease spread, and they explained that the department is also working with a CWD task force and another proposal that would tie restrictions to a 1.5% prevalence threshold rather than an across-the-board suspension. The discussion ended with the department providing information on the impacts of both measures, but no final action on HCR 4 was recorded in the transcript.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's our main source of funding for facility renewal and upkeep.
- We need a regular and reliable source of funds to solve this challenge, and with full funding of our
- for demolition and a second for $50 million of non-recurring funding for repair and replacement.
- State operating funds and tuition, the only other sources of funding available, paid for the operating
- And are now looking for construction funding.
Bills:
HF3220
Committee:
House Capital Investment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- back end, and it's screwy, and it's...
- That bill offers a very clear-cut and dry standard for determining what materials should be relocated
- And so.
- - funded libraries and threatens up to $10,000 in civil penalties whenever they already don't have the
- The bill requires taxpayer-funded public libraries to relocate books that illustrate or describe all
Bills:
HB45 , HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It simply says that the government shouldn't use state funds and tax dollars to provide services that
- It's our job, the legislature's job, to provide direction and funding to help agencies fulfill their
- The agencies that are going to go and use these, what funds are they going to use with the private sector
- It sounds like this is a privatization bill, and you're saying not to use state funds, but in fact, it
- So yes, when it says rather than using state funds, it's. that we're not going to pay for it, and if
Bills:
HB45 , HB755 , HB 1232 , HB1555 , HB2460 , HB2702 , HB2973 , HB3120 , HB3225 , HB3314 , HB3356 , HB3371 , HB3634 , HB3638 , HB4247 , HB4283 , HB4290 , HB4302 , HB4503 , HB4511 , HB4565 , HB4581 , HB4627 , HB4632 , HB4660 , HB4668 , HB4960 , HB5042 , HB45
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Instantly and covering hours and days and weeks, reflected that Oklahoma standard, that Oklahoma way
- Oklahoma and certainly of Oklahoma City, and then decent people from all across the country who helped
- AND WILL NEVER FORGET THE DECENCY OF BOTH THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA AND CERTAINLY OF OKLAHOMA CITY, AND
- And we left Dallas and came back to Oklahoma City as fast as we could.
- AND WE LEFT DALLAS AND CAME BACK TO OKLAHOMA CITY AS FAST AS WE COULD.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Veteran Affairs Aug 26th, 2026 at 01:57 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- counselors, and that is what that fund of money pays for.
- And the funding just hasn't increased for at least 10 years. The funding has remained the same.
- And the funding just hasn't increased for at least 10 years. The funding has remained the same.
- TVC grants and the majority of the funding come from TVC.
- And it is achievable with what the state already funds.
Summary:
The Select Committee on Veterans Affairs met to hear testimony on interim charge 2, focused on military-to-civilian transition, and later on the role of the Military Veteran Peer Network and broader transition supports. The committee first heard from representatives of Midwestern State University and Wichita Falls, who described partnerships with Sheppard Air Force Base, expanded military student services, scholarship support, and the importance of helping service members connect to education, employment, and community before separation. Witnesses emphasized that successful transition is not just about finding a job, but about creating a warm handoff to local employers, colleges, civic groups, and veteran organizations, and they urged earlier outreach while service members are still on active duty.
Testimony from Texas A&M University–Central Texas and the Texas A&M University System focused on the Military Talent Pipeline, credentialing, and workforce alignment. Witnesses said Texas should better capture service members’ skills earlier, improve information-sharing with employers, and expand pathways that translate military training into civilian credentials. A major recommendation was a Texas “medic/corpsman to registered nurse” pathway modeled on Wisconsin’s WISMAC program, along with broader reciprocity and bridging programs for military certifications in fields such as aircraft maintenance, trucking, and other high-demand occupations. Members also discussed the need for more staffing and resources at university veteran offices, and the value of measuring the return on state investment in veteran education benefits such as Hazelwood.
The committee then heard from the Texas Veterans Commission’s Mental Health Department on the Military Veteran Peer Network. The witness described peer support coordinators and rural veteran counselors who provide warm handoffs, suicide prevention support, and counseling, especially during the first 18 months after separation, which was identified as a high-risk period. She said the network is effective but too small and needs growth, and noted barriers to base access and TAP participation. Additional testimony from a retired Army officer and transition leader stressed that Texas has many strong programs but weak coordination, and recommended using installation-specific approaches, commander engagement, consent-based data sharing, and stronger links between TAP, state resources, and local communities. A final witness from Onward Ops described upstream enrollment, risk screening, certified peer mentors, and data-sharing to proactively support separating service members; he said the current system leaves veterans to navigate stovepiped programs on their own and called for more community partners, especially in rural areas. No votes were taken during the hearing.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of federal funding and also the uncertainty of current state funding for other necessary action.
- And this was all because this fund existed.
- I urge you to continue funding and support for this funding and types like it. Thank you.
- And this was all because this fund existed.
- I urge you to continue funding and support for this funding in types like it. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held public hearings on several bills and a joint memorial, with testimony largely focused on steelhead recovery, agricultural viability, wildfire funding, and shellfish fees. On SB 6241, which would create a wild broodstock conservation program for steelhead, staff described a statewide program with a fiscal note of about $14.6 million in FY 2027, while sponsor Sen. Braun argued the concept could boost wild populations and fishing opportunity at lower cost than the fiscal note suggests. Proponents, including anglers and conservation groups, said broodstock programs could improve fisheries, preserve genetics, and support local economies; opponents, including Trout Unlimited, argued the bill was too broad, not sufficiently science-driven, and should be left to agency and co-manager discretion. The public hearing closed with a strong pro/con sign-in count in favor of the bill.
The committee then heard SB 6104, a broad agriculture-protection bill that would require agricultural impact statements for certain agency actions, annexations, and zoning changes, and would direct mitigation measures when actions harm agricultural or natural-resource-based commercial activities. Sponsor Sen. Muzzall said Washington agriculture is under severe pressure and losing farms, while supporters from farm groups said the bill would force agencies to consider ag viability and compensate for impacts. Opponents, including a small farmer and environmental advocates, said the bill was too procedural, could burden modernization or conservation efforts, and might create uncertainty around existing conservation funding accounts. The hearing ended with more testimony in opposition than support.
The committee also heard SJM 8015, urging the federal government to ensure wildfire-response consolidation does not reduce capacity or firefighter safety. Sponsor Sen. Short and many testifiers, including private forest owners, tribes, students, conservation groups, and local officials, emphasized the importance of maintaining and fully funding Washington’s wildfire response and forest-restoration investments, especially the 1168 account. Testimony highlighted fuel breaks, early detection, community protection, and the economic costs of wildfire. The memorial drew overwhelmingly pro testimony. Finally, the committee suspended the five-day notice rule to hear SB 6318 on commercial shellfish fees; staff explained it would cap Department of Health fee increases after a recent fee review, and shellfish growers strongly supported the bill as necessary to keep small farms viable. The committee also took a work session on beaver relocation and habitat restoration, where presenters described beavers as a water-retention and wildfire-resilience tool and discussed coexistence, relocation, and possible future management changes.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And so doing this, you're talking about drawing down federal funds.
- Senate Bill 1428 creates the Office of Alzheimer's and dementia-related services within the Oklahoma
- This bill has, if funding available, and we're creating a revolving fund.
- This bill has, if funding available, and we're creating a revolving fund.
- found some outside providers to do this in the first couple of years and provide that funding.
Bills:
SB1806 , SB1430 , SB206 , SB1547 , SB1849 , SB1428 , SB1653 , SB1984 , SB1644 , SB1561 , SB1813 , SB1570 , SB1796
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard and advanced a series of health, licensing, and child welfare measures. Senate Bill 1806 would allow eligible individuals receiving Oklahoma Department of Human Services services to voluntarily remain in those services until age 21; the author said the title was struck while fiscal estimates were being revised, and the bill passed 11-0. Senate Bill 1430 would shift authority over hiring, supervising, and removing the commissioner of mental health from the governor to the governing board; it passed 8-2 after questions about removal provisions. Senate Bill 206, as amended, added tribal entities to EMS-related essential services to help draw down federal funding, and passed 10-0, while Senate Bill 1849 made a cleanup change allowing the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to approve medical marijuana education for continuing education credit and passed 11-0.
The committee also approved Senate Bill 1428, creating an Office of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related services within the Department of Health; the author said outside funding would cover the first two years and the bill would have no state budget impact, and it passed 9-2. Senate Bill 1653 created the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and passed 9-2 after discussion of closed meetings and compact operations. Senate Bill 1984 updated and clarified the Osteopathic Medicine Act and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1644 required alpha-gal syndrome to be added to the reportable diseases list and passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1561, requested by regional EMS, added disciplinary steps for ambulance and EMT personnel to avoid automatic disqualification and passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1813 enacted the athletic trainer compact and passed 10-2.
The committee then took up major child welfare restructuring. Senate Bill 1570 would create a Department of Child Safety and Well-Being by consolidating DHS Child Welfare Services and the Office of Juvenile Affairs, with a phased implementation timeline and a future board and interim commissioner; members discussed protecting ongoing cases and adding lived-experience representation on the board. The bill passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1796 shortened the period for informal foster care arrangements from seven days to 72 hours and added guardrails for temporary foster care placements; the author said it was intended to prevent harm when children are left with unvetted caregivers, and it also passed 12-0. The committee adjourned after distributing a handout related to the foster care/respite care changes.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And all the different funding and where that efficiency is, and who, you know, how things are moving.
- So they're not applying for the funding and then RFP and then closing on the funding and overseeing the
- We won't take as much fund balance out of the Clean and Beautiful fund.
- The request holds other state funds, federal funds, and the use of fund balance in line with FY 26 levels
- It relies on fee revenue and animal care and facility funds.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Aeronautics and Transportation Mar 2nd, 2026
Aeronautics and Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And the new fund, what will this... Thank you.
- And the new fund, what will that... who will that serve, and how will it be used?
- have been funded, and I was asking.
- have been funded and was asking about the overlap.
- And I would assume you spoke to Service Oklahoma about the funds being redirected?” “Yes, sir.
Committee:
Senate Aeronautics and Transportation
Summary:
The Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee met during deadline week and heard several Senate bills. Senate Bill 1966, naming a bridge after Clyde and Grace Cook, was briefly explained by Senator Bullard and advanced unanimously. Senate Bill 1475, designating the I-35 and Indian Hills Road interchange as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, also advanced after members confirmed the family’s support and clarified it was separate from a prior turnpike naming resolution.
The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 175, which creates an uninsured commercial vehicle recovery reimbursement fund to pay wreckers for cleaning up abandoned uninsured commercial vehicles. Members questioned the use of existing fee revenue, possible overlap with prior weigh station funding, and the $10,000 per-vehicle cap. Despite concerns, the bill advanced on an 8-3 vote. Senate Bill 1950, as amended, would prohibit using ADS-B aircraft tracking data to calculate or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators; the author said the goal was to preserve state registration revenue while preventing private third parties from using the data for fee collection. The bill advanced unanimously.
Senate Bill 2049, as amended, would require the Transportation Commission rather than staff or the Attorney General to approve the decision to call a contractor’s bond on ODOT projects. Supporters said it adds oversight and protects staff, while opponents argued it is unnecessary and could delay action; it advanced 10-1. Senate Bill 2052 would update DPS commercial motor vehicle enforcement provisions, increase fines, and route appeals through the administrative process and then district court; members discussed fine levels, appeals, and related weigh station funding. It advanced 9-2, and the meeting adjourned afterward.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- and August.
- And change orders is how they adjust their contracts because they go back and ask the... ...and ask,
- Then we'll follow with the remote, and those will be Kimberly Hedrick and Ed Bowen and Terry Cooper.
- and video.
- It excludes base inventory from that SCAP calculation and adds that 15% funding assistance bump.
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- , Almost $911 million in total funding, of which $400 million is from bonds and $5 million and $11 million
- At the time, the funding model fell through, and so we kind of held off and looked for opportunities.
- The Senate did not include funding for this, so we would ask that this funding continue and move forward
- It's also cost-effective and forward-looking, as it will hook up to our soon-to-be-built and state-funded
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak and support today and for considering supplemental funding for
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- in nature and duration. ...sitting that's irregular, uncertain, and incidental in nature and duration
- And again, I'm just really happy and proud to bring this forward, and I'm asking for a yes.
- And again, I'm just really happy and proud to bring this forward, and I'm asking for a yes.
- and mailing some of those orders and communications.
- We had some very difficult testimony, and I want to thank everyone that did show up and testify and talk
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
labor protections, domestic workers, wage standards, employment rights, worker safety, mental health, PTSD, treatment program, research, pilot program, veteran support, trauma, healthcare funding, labor, communication, Department of Labor and Industries, workplace standards, modernization, collective bargaining, labor relations