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AL
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 11th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • commissioners, judges, probate judges, sheriffs, tax assessors, tax collectors, revenue commissioners, license
  • collectors, revenue<00:01:04.000><c> commissioners,</c> revenue commissioners, revenue commissioners, license
  • <00:01:05.800><c> commissioners,</c><00:01:06.600><c> and</c><00:01:06.720><c> elected</c> license commissioners
  • , and elected license commissioners, and elected assistant<00:01:08.160><c> tax</c><00:01:08.560><c>
Committee: House County and Municipal Government
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

JT Business, Financial Services & Trade w/State Government & Tribal Relations Dec 19th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • recall I was talking about the City Light dams on the Skagit River, and we've been negotiating the new license
  • for those River, and we've been negotiating the new license for those dams over the past eight years
  • It's anticipated that the cost of this license is going to be about $4 billion.
  • casino, it's doubtful that we would have been able to accomplish what will be truly a transformational license
Summary: The joint House and Senate committee meeting heard public testimony on tentative tribal-state gaming compact amendments for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Staff from the Washington State Gambling Commission explained the compacting process, the role of ex officio legislative members, and that the amendments would next go to the Gambling Commission for a January 8, 2026 vote before possible governor review. The Port Gamble S'Klallam presentation emphasized how gaming revenue supports tribal government services, health care, housing, education, language revitalization, natural resources work, and community investment projects in Kitsap County. For Port Gamble S'Klallam, the proposed changes include expanded credit and wager limits, more gaming stations and player terminals, language for a second facility, and adoption of an electronic table games appendix similar to other tribes. Members asked about pre-screening for high-limit tables, including how the tribe would define problem gambling and self-exclusion; tribal counsel said internal minimum control standards were still being developed and more detail would follow. A question about green crab removal in Port Gamble Bay was deferred for follow-up because the natural resources director was not present. The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe described its history, sovereignty, gaming operations, and how gaming revenue supports member programs such as nutrition assistance, education aid, homeownership down payment help, and charitable giving in Skagit County. Its amendment would allow electronic table games after the tribe removed traditional table games due to staffing and cost pressures, with the goal of remaining competitive. Committee members also asked about air quality and smoking-related provisions in the compact; the tribe said it maintains separate smoking and non-smoking areas and supports smoking cessation efforts. Chairs from both chambers closed by thanking the tribes for their contributions to members, local communities, and natural resource protection.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Convention of the California Legislature State of the Judiciary Mar 18th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislature share an important partnership concerning oversight of the State Bar, with the court managing licensing
  • and disciplinary functions and the Legislature setting the attorney licensing fee and auditing the bar's
  • With the court managing licensing and disciplinary functions and the legislature setting the attorney
  • licensing fee and auditing the bar's governance and finances.
Summary: The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches. Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails. A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jul 20th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • will be taken out of the orders of the day: An act removing the seating capacity requirements of licenses
  • Third reading of a bill: An act removing the seating capacity requirements for licenses for the sale
  • Third reading of a bill: An act removing the seating capacity requirements for licenses for the sale
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating Jean M. Bubon on her retirement after 21 years of service to the town of Sturbridge. The chamber then took up several House bills and a House amendment to Senate No. 2916 on campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions; the Senate voted not to concur in the House amendment and requested a committee of conference, with conferees appointed. The Senate passed to be engrossed a series of local bills, including measures concerning police civil service exemptions in Leicester, town administrator powers in Carlisle, transfer of land in Marion, property tax classifications in Watertown, and a disability pension matter for Ms. Rodriguez in Springfield, which was amended on the floor before passage. It also adopted an amendment to a Belmont alcohol licensing bill to clarify seating requirements as otherwise permitted by law, then passed that bill to be engrossed. The Senate recognized the Seekonk High School Varsity Baseball Team for winning the Division 4 state championship, with remarks praising the team, coaches, and families. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a Plymouth lease petition to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. Finally, the Senate enacted two bills—one dedicating park and field space in South Boston and another allowing the Dalton Fire District to continue employing an interim fire chief—and then adopted an order to meet again in formal session the following Wednesday at 1 p.m. before adjourning.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cannabis Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've listened and heard every single corner, every single license, and also the community and also other
  • terms with the help of our colleagues on a piece of legislation that's going to benefit every single license
  • This legislation also supports economic opportunity and long-term sustainability by modernizing license
Summary: Legislative leaders from the House and Senate met in Springfield to announce and sign a conference report resolving differences between competing cannabis reform bills. Speakers described the agreement as the result of several years of work and praised the bipartisan, bicameral collaboration of committee chairs, minority members, and staff. They emphasized that the final package reflects input from industry stakeholders, communities, and legislators across the state, including Western Massachusetts. The conference report was presented as a broad modernization of Massachusetts cannabis law. Key provisions described included restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission to improve oversight and transparency, creating a portal to report illegal conduct, requiring updated reporting on public health, public safety, and tax impacts, and studying workplace safety standards. The bill also updates license caps and ownership rules, expands opportunities for social equity businesses, removes the medical vertical integration requirement, and revises purchase, possession, delivery, and advertising rules. Speakers also said the legislation addresses emerging issues such as hemp-derived products and aims to support a more stable and equitable market. Several members noted that the bill is not perfect but represents a meaningful compromise and a step forward for the industry and the Commonwealth. The meeting concluded with the formal signing of the conference report and a motion to close.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 89 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hawkins and Kelly WPs relative to establishing an orange star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent
  • prepared as now before the House for final passage: House Bill 360, an act further regulating certain licenses
  • House Bill 360, an act further regulating certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Wellesley High School girls tennis team, which was recognized for winning its second consecutive Division I state championship. The chamber then adopted several resolutions, including one commending the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance for recognizing October 15, 2025 as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day and another congratulating Topsfield on its 375th anniversary. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to be referred, including proposals related to law enforcement masks, a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee, Agent Orange Awareness Day, and an orange star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. The House next took up scheduling and advanced several local and private bills. House Bill 667 on school absences, House Bill 4381 regarding the Norwood town moderator term, and House Bill 4565 establishing a sick leave bank for Marie Latendry were ordered to a third reading. House Bills 3914 and 3963, concerning disability retirement for a Randolph police officer and retirement for a former Westfield firefighter, were also advanced to third reading. The chamber then passed House Bill 360, which further regulates on-premises alcohol licenses in Holyoke, to be enacted. After a moment of silent tribute to Clara Fallon of Fall River, the House continued with third-reading action on several bills, passing Senate Bill 2566 on fisheries commission matters, House Bills 3899, 42010, 4348, and 4514 to be engrossed, and House Bill 4243 on Ipswich’s town manager residency requirement. On House Bill 4243, Representative Walsh offered and the House adopted an amendment striking Section 2 before passing the bill as amended. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and then adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cannabis Laws Apr 6th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've listened and heard every single corner, every single license, and also to community and also to
  • terms with the help of our colleagues on a piece of legislation that's going to benefit every single license
  • This legislation also supports economic opportunity and long-term sustainability by modernizing license
Summary: Committee leaders and members met in Springfield to announce completion of a conference committee report on cannabis legislation after several years of work and multiple prior reform efforts. Speakers from both chambers thanked one another for the bipartisan, bicameral negotiations and emphasized that the process included input from industry stakeholders, communities, and legislators from across the state, including Western Massachusetts. The reported bill would modernize Massachusetts cannabis laws by restructuring and streamlining the Cannabis Control Commission, improving oversight and transparency, creating a portal to report illegal conduct, requiring additional reporting and study on public health and workplace safety, and updating tax-policy review. It also aims to support economic opportunity by revising license caps and ownership rules, easing outdated requirements such as vertical integration, expanding pathways for social equity businesses, and allowing more flexible purchase, possession, delivery, and advertising rules. Members also said the legislation addresses emerging issues involving hemp-derived products and cannabinoids by directing further study. Several speakers described the measure as a compromise that is not perfect but represents meaningful progress for the industry and the Commonwealth. The meeting concluded with the conference report being signed and a motion to close.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cannabis Laws Apr 6th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've listened and heard every single corner, every single license, and also to community and also to
  • terms with the help of our colleagues on a piece of legislation that's going to benefit every single license
  • This legislation also supports economic opportunity and long-term sustainability by modernizing license
Summary: A bipartisan conference committee met in Springfield to announce and sign a final compromise report on major cannabis legislation. Speakers from both chambers said the bill reflects several years of work and multiple prior reform efforts, and they emphasized collaboration across the House and Senate, including input from leadership, committee members, staff, and stakeholders from across the state. The conference report was described as a modernization of Massachusetts cannabis law. Key provisions mentioned included restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission to improve oversight and transparency, creating a portal to report illegal conduct, requiring updated reporting on public health and tax impacts, studying workplace safety standards, adjusting license caps and ownership rules, removing the vertical integration requirement for medical operations, expanding opportunities for social equity businesses, updating purchase and possession limits, clarifying delivery rules, allowing more flexible advertising within regulated limits, and directing further study of hemp-derived products and cannabinoids. Members framed the agreement as a compromise intended to balance public safety, accountability, economic opportunity, and equitable access. Several speakers noted the importance of holding the signing in Western Massachusetts and said the legislation reflects concerns from communities and industry participants outside Boston. The committee then formally signed the report and moved to close the meeting.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Feb 17th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses
  • board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses
  • board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Mar 25th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are some fee reliefs for veterans and families toward driver's license and our National Guard members
  • So what this does is removes the hunting and fishing or discounted lifetime licenses from the original
  • So what this does is removes the hunting and fishing or discounted lifetime licenses from the original
Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Summary: The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up three veteran-related bills. SB 78 would allow the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs to authorize a nonprofit retirement community serving only veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses to create veteran- and spouse-designated nursing home beds in a skilled nursing facility, including transfer of certificate-of-need beds within 100 miles. The Air Force Enlisted Village CEO testified in support, saying it would add needed skilled nursing care to their continuum; the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1280, a broad veterans bill that modernizes employment and training programs, renames the program the Veterans Florida Opportunity Program, creates a job-training grant program, adjusts reimbursement caps, expands university/agriculture training stipends for veteran spouses, provides various fee reliefs, waives a one-time state business filing fee for veterans, and expands veterans’ treatment courts. Two amendments were adopted: one changed the state flagship designation to the SS American Victory and allowed disabled veteran designation on specialty plates via a DV embossing, while removing outdated references; the second removed hunting and fishing license provisions due to funding concerns. Veterans Florida representatives waved in support, and the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. Finally, SB 1282 created a public records exemption for information submitted to the Veterans Florida Opportunity Program when veterans are developing business opportunities, protecting trade secrets and related sensitive information from disclosure. Veterans Florida supported the measure, and after brief debate the bill was reported favorably. The committee then briefly reconsidered the vote for recording purposes and adjourned without further business.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 12th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is a section on the Educator Licensing Board, which is even more concerning.
  • The licensing board is assuming new costs to ensure that teacher preparation programs and teacher candidates
  • According to this, the licensing board has made no changes.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/20/25

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • The program set a grant award cap of $20,000 for centers and $115,000 for licensed family child care
  • The program set a grant award cap of $20,000 for centers and $115,000 for licensed family child care
  • The program set a grant award cap of $20,000 for centers and $115,000 for licensed family child care
  • The program set a grant award cap of $20,000 for centers and $115,000 for licensed family child care
  • needs and the level of child licensing needs and the level of child care<01:16:59.600><c> need</c><01
Committee: Senate Health and Human Services
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (05/06/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yeah, I think they weren't actually licensed agents, so they wouldn't even give a rat's ass about our
  • real estate license requirements.
  • So the question then is yes, license.
  • </c> company and so they weren't licensed company and so they weren't licensed agents.<00:33:32.159><
  • </c> our right real estate license our right real estate license requirements.<00:33:42.640><c> I</c>
Summary: The subcommittee took up HB 164, dealing with homeowners and certain service agreements tied to residential real estate. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be framed as prohibiting “service agreements” or more specifically as banning “future right to listing” agreements, and whether the bill should mirror Maine’s newer law. Mike Padmore of AARP New Hampshire presented suggested edits, including clarifying that the agreements are unenforceable, striking a provision at Roman 6C, and adding language making clear that registry of deeds staff are not liable when they record documents they are statutorily required to file. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors said the bill and Maine’s law reach the same result, but he preferred simpler wording and argued the bill should not include a two-year time limit because legitimate listing agreements should not create liens at all. Members and witnesses debated whether the bill should simply make the practice illegal outright, whether the Consumer Protection Act is the right enforcement vehicle, and whether the lien-removal process should be modeled on the recent undischarged mortgage bill. A consumer protection official said the bureau supports the statute and explained that under RSA 358-A, consumers could seek damages and equitable relief to strike a lien, while also noting that the bureau often uses the Consumer Protection Act as an enforcement tool. The committee also discussed narrowing the bill to residential real estate, with the sponsor and witnesses saying the problem has been seen in residential transactions and that commercial property was not the focus. The testimony described the underlying problem as companies, often national rather than New Hampshire-based, using long-term or future listing agreements to impose liens or penalties on homeowners, sometimes in connection with estate transfers or home sales. Witnesses said legitimate real estate listings do not normally place liens on houses, but these arrangements can include hidden or unclear penalties, including a reported 3% charge on home value. No vote was taken in the excerpt, but the committee appeared to be working through possible amendments and whether to adopt Maine-style language or a simpler New Hampshire-specific approach.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jun 22nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under California's Debt Collection Licensing Act, when they are engaged solely in administrative billing
  • The Debt Collection Licensing Act was enacted to regulate businesses whose primary purpose is collecting
  • SB 546 is a very narrow clarification of the Debt Collection Licensing Act.
Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met with a quorum, took up its consent calendar, and passed SB 946 and SB 700 on a do-pass motion to the next committee. The committee then heard SB 546 by Senator Grayson, presented by Assembly Member Blanca Rubio, which would clarify that third-party billing administrators are not debt collectors when they are only performing administrative billing services. Supporters from Conservis Utility Billing Management and the California Apartment Association said the bill reflects the original intent of the Debt Collection Licensing Act, would reduce compliance uncertainty, and still preserves consumer protections by barring coercive collection practices. There was no opposition, and the bill passed on a unanimous roll call to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 505 by Senator Richardson, presented by Assembly Member Maggie Krell, which would require digital wallet providers and money transmitters operating in California to use two-factor or multi-factor authentication for logins. Support came from the National Consumer Law Center, while TechNet said it was currently opposed but working with the author on amendments. Members discussed balancing security with convenience for trusted devices and users. The bill passed unanimously on a do-pass motion to the Committee on Appropriations, and the committee then adjourned.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jun 22nd, 2026

Banking and Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Under California's Debt Collection Licensing Act, when they are engaged solely in administrative billing
  • The Debt Collection Licensing Act was enacted to regulate businesses whose primary purpose is collecting
  • SB 546 is a very narrow clarification of the Debt Collection Licensing Act.
Committee: House Banking and Finance
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #26 & #27

Transcript Highlights:
  • registration for a motorcycle only if at least one of the registered owners of the motorcycle has a Class M license
  • registration for a motorcycle only if at least one of the registered owners of the motorcycle has a class M license
  • . motorcycle only if at least one of the registered owners of the motorcycle has a class M license the
Summary: The caucus meeting on Friday, June 12, reviewed several bills on Blue Sheets 16, 17, and 18, with sponsors generally concurring in Senate amendments. On property tax and agricultural inspection bills, HB 2104 and HB 2105 were described as creating temporary limits on county assessors’ ability to reclassify or inspect agricultural property after a successful appeal or recent inspection, while preserving assessor authority for changes in use, ownership, splits, or taxable improvements. HB 4117, concerning religious worship assemblies, was amended by the Senate to focus on intentionally obstructing entry or exit from a place of worship or creating a disruptive commotion. HB 2311 would require AI conversational systems to notify users they are interacting with AI and add other consumer protections, and HB 2477 would conform Arizona’s 529 plan rules with federal law and allow certain rollovers to ABLE or Roth IRA accounts. The meeting also covered HB 2114, which directs motorcycle safety fund spending toward education and scholarships and ties motorcycle registration requirements to Class M licensing, with Senate changes narrowing the registration provisions and exempting business-owned motorcycles. HB 2729 was broadened by the Senate from continuing only the Nursing Board to also continuing DES, the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Physician Assistants Board, and the State Board of Pharmacy, with members noting this kind of consolidation is common at the end of session. All of these bills were presented for concurrence, and no objections or substantive questions were raised. The caucus then reviewed three additional measures that had just come through rules: SB 1618, which revises military affairs statutes, creates procedures for military installation fund property acquisition, changes commission duties and membership, and adds reporting requirements; SB 1110, which creates a Department of Corrections home confinement program for certain inmates nearing release; and SCR 1004, which would, subject to voter approval, restrict photo enforcement systems unless a contract existed before December 31, 2026. Members clarified that the House mirror of the photo enforcement measure had not advanced. The meeting ended with notice that more caucus or rules activity could occur later in the day as the chamber moved bills to the floor on sine die.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/12/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #24

Transcript Highlights:
  • town, or county entities from requiring, mandating, or exclusively using digital or mobile driver's licenses
  • for identification... ...mandating or exclusively using digital or mobile driver's licenses for identification
  • removes the prohibition on ADOT collecting, storing, or using biometric identifiers for driver's licenses
NY
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction - 02/04/2026

Crime Victims, Crime And Correction

Transcript Highlights:
  • act to amend the Correction Law in relation to requiring public agencies to establish preliminary license
  • application procedures to determine whether an applicant for a license would be ineligible for such
  • license based on criminal history.
Committee: Senate Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction met with a quorum and considered 10 bills. The committee advanced measures on crime victims’ awards (S.156), Inspector General review of sexual assault complaints in correctional facilities (S.429), expanded substance use programming access for non-English-speaking incarcerated people (S.863), preliminary license application procedures to identify criminal-history disqualifications early (S.1048, the PLAN Act), visitation rules for local correctional facilities (S.1892B), lethality assessments in domestic violence incidents (S.2280B), breast pumps for certain incarcerated nursing parents (S.2666A), time allowances when program completion is prevented by circumstances beyond an individual’s control (S.3974), health and human rights protections for incarcerated pregnant people and their children (S.4583A, the CARE Act), and visiting policies for incarcerated individuals (S.5037). Most bills were reported to Finance; S.1892B was reported from committee, and several members noted prior Senate passage or recurring support for some of the measures.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 3rd, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move that Senate Bill 5968 concerning regulatory efficiency of permitting and licensing processes,
  • I move that Senate Bill 5968 concerning regulatory efficiency of permitting and licensing processes,
  • Senator Riccelli has moved that Senate Bill 5968 concerning regulatory efficiency of permitting and licensing
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 3rd, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I move that Senate Bill 5968 concerning regulatory efficiency of permitting and licensing processes,
  • I move that Senate Bill 5968 concerning regulatory efficiency of permitting and licensing processes,
  • Senator Riccelli has moved that Senate Bill 5968 concerning regulatory efficiency of permitting and licensing
Summary: The Senate approved the previous day’s journal and then handled several committee referrals. Senate Bill 6211 on real estate excise taxes was sent to Ways and Means instead of the committee listed in the standing committee report, and rules were suspended to send Senate Bill 5906 on data and personal safety protections and Senate Bill 5968 on permitting and licensing efficiency to Ways and Means as well. Senate Bill 5633 on subdivision of land and Senate Bill 6345 on a last-line matter were also referred to their designated committees, including Transportation for SB 6345. The chamber then considered Senate Resolution 8673, which celebrates the relationship between Ireland and Washington State. The resolution highlighted trade, technology, clean energy, cultural ties, and the Seattle-Galway connection. Senator Orwall moved adoption and spoke in support, emphasizing shared history, cooperation on technology and clean energy, and the value of dialogue and reconciliation; Senator Short also spoke in support, noting the importance of learning from Ireland and celebrating common ground. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. After adoption, the Senate welcomed Senator Mark Daly of the Republic of Ireland Senate and the Honorary Consul General of Ireland in Seattle as guests. The Senate then adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the 24th legislative day and policy cutoff day.