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• Um, this is—we do have an engrossed version as we amended it in the Senate.
• On page two, let me get my engrossed version. Sorry.
• passed out the engrossed version to everyone. everyone. everyone.
• On page two, let me get my engrossed version. Sorry.
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Bills: HB0086

Committee: House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

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• Speaker, your Enrolling and Engrossing Committee to which has been referred House Bill 352 as amended
• Reports the same have been duly enrolled and engrossed preparatory to signing by the officers of the
• Speaker, I'm directed to inform the House that the duly enrolled and engrossed copy of Senate Bill 345
• Speaker, I'm directed to inform the House that the duly enrolled and engrossed copy of Senate Bill 252
• Speaker, I'm directed to inform the House that the duly enrolled and engrossed copy of Senate Bill 72

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• House Bills 2123, 2140, and 2144 as amended are engrossed.
• House Bills 2875, 2946, 2115, and 2051 as amended are referred for engrossing.
• House Bills 2416 and 2595 are referred to engrossing.
• House Bill 2601 for engrossing.
• House Bills 2641 and 2895 as amended are referred to engrossing.

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• The next item is item number two, engrossed substitute Senate Bill 626.
• Item number two, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 626. James Mackison and Jordan Clark.
• Okay, so we're going to move: I move that Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6260 be reported out of committee
• It's been moved and seconded that Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6260 be reported from committee with
• It's been moved and seconded that engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6260 as amended by the Appropriations

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met in executive session on three bills. For Second Substitute Senate Bill 6182, staff explained it would create an abortion savings program funded by a new assessment on health carriers to support grants for abortion clinical care access. Representative Marshall offered amendments to limit grants to Washington residents, expand eligibility to IVF and fertility providers, prioritize medically underserved areas, and add a 2031 sunset; all were rejected or withdrawn. The committee then voted 18-10 to report the bill out with a do pass recommendation. For Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6260, staff briefed a striking amendment that would reduce savings in K-12 spending by changing local effort assistance and Running Start limits, prioritizing some transition-to-kindergarten funding, and eliminating inflation increases for National Board bonuses. Members debated a series of amendments on bus depreciation, charter school LEA payments, transition-to-kindergarten funding, and Running Start. Some amendments were adopted, including a bus depreciation change and a Running Start adjustment, while others were rejected. The committee then adopted the striker as amended and reported the bill out 17-12 with a due pass recommendation. For Substitute Senate Bill 6355, which would establish the Washington Electric Transmission Authority and related board and advisory structures, members considered amendments on rural land-use expertise, eastern Washington board representation, corridor review standards, tribal workgroup removal, and payments in lieu of taxes for transmission facilities. One amendment was withdrawn and the others were rejected except for a landowner/rural expertise amendment that passed. The committee then reported the bill out 18-11 with a due pass recommendation. At the end of the meeting, members exchanged closing remarks thanking staff and colleagues, and the committee adjourned.

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• Before you is engrossed Substitute House Bill 1916, relating to amending voter registration challenges
• And with that, I'll now close the hearing on engrossed substitute House Bill 1916.
• On now to the one bill up for executive session: Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541.
• Okay, we are back on now to executive session and Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541.
• That's Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541.

Bills: HB2309 , HB2249 , HB2417 , SGA9066 , SGA9246 , SGA9268

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation, workforce diversity, hiring reform, employment eligibility, work authorization, DACA

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• I move that the rules be suspended, that engrossed Senate Bill 6058 be advanced to third reading, the
• Engrossed Senate Bill 6058 be advanced to third reading, second reading considered the third, and the
• Engrossed Senate Bill 6058 be advanced to third reading, second reading considered the third, and the
• Engrossed Senate Bill 6058 on third reading and final passage. Remarks, Senator Saldaña.
• Having received a constitutional majority, Engrossed Senate Bill 6058 is declared passed.

Summary: The Senate began by advancing to the Eighth Order of Business and adopted Senate Resolution 8683 honoring the Seattle Seahawks for their 2025 championship season. The resolution and floor remarks celebrated the team’s 14-3 regular season, NFC West title, playoff run, Super Bowl 60 victory, and community involvement. Senators from both parties offered supportive remarks about the team’s leadership, teamwork, and impact across Washington, and the resolution was adopted unanimously. The chamber then welcomed Seahawks representatives and former player/play-by-play announcer Steve Rable to the rostrum for recognition and photographs. The Senate then considered and passed several bills, including SB 6084 clarifying that a person may not vote more than once in the same election across states; SB 5977 requiring publication of child near-fatality reviews; SB 5985 on endometriosis awareness and research; SB 6046 placing the Civil Air Patrol within the Military Department; SB 6291 extending septic inspector training supervision from two to four years; SB 6707 directing a WSIPP study of DCYF screening tools; SB 6183 ensuring rapid coverage for HIV antiviral drugs; SB 5956 restricting harmful uses of AI, surveillance, and automated discipline in public schools; SB 5820 concerning freight rail-dependent use overlays in Clark County; SB 5936 strengthening remedies and protections for human trafficking survivors; SB 6269 modernizing the motor fuel definition to include gaseous fuels such as hydrogen; SB 6226 protecting audiologists’ clinical autonomy; SB 6025 updating fetal death gestational-age calculations to use more accurate methods; SB 6058 giving Labor and Industries discretion in wage enforcement and adopting a transparency amendment; and SB 6136 requiring publication of actuarial indicated workers’ compensation rates. Most bills passed with broad support, though SB 5956 on AI in schools drew the most debate and passed 35-13. SB 5820 also drew a split vote, with supporters arguing it would restore environmental protections in Clark County and opponents warning it would undermine rail-related economic development and existing investments. SB 6084 passed 47-1, and the remaining measures passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The Senate then recessed for caucus.

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• . >> Gentleman calls bill up, moves the rules be suspended, the bill considered engrossed, read the third
• The bill considered engrossed, read the third time, and placed on final passage.
• Moves the rules be suspended, the bill considered engrossed, read the third time, and placed on final
• Moves the rules be suspended, the bill considered engrossed, read the third time, and placed on final
• The bill considered engrossed, read the third time, and placed on final passage.

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• Speaker, proposed amendments to Engrossed Senate Bill 2387 were introduced by Senator Van Oosting and
• Ruby chairman, recommends amendments and, as amended, recommends due pass on Engrossed Senate Bill 2387
• Speaker, proposed amendments to re-engross Senate Bill 269 were introduced by a state and local government
• Re-engrossed Senate Bill 269 is a bill for an act to amend and reenact section 46-05-09 of the North
• Representative Longmuir chairman, recommends amendments and, as amended, recommends due pass on re-engrossed

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then received a gubernatorial message listing numerous bills signed by the governor. The chamber also handled conference committee business, including appointing conferees for House Bills 1003 and 1169 after refusing to concur with Senate amendments, and adopting a conference committee report on House Bill 1053, which repealed a Century Code section related to the length of the state highway system. A major portion of the meeting focused on Senate Bill 2137, which would allow supplemental feed for hunting and include an expiration date. The House divided the proposed amendments into two parts. Division A, dealing with baiting limits and setbacks near livestock facilities, drew extensive debate over private property rights, enforceability, livestock protection, and hunting access, and failed 14-76. Division B, requiring chronic wasting disease surveillance and a report to Legislative Management, also drew debate over whether the reporting requirement was necessary or too late to be useful; it failed 44-46. With both divisions defeated, the House then passed the underlying bill 56-34. The House also laid over Senate Bills 2340, 2326, and 2289. Later, it defeated Senate Bill 2325, which would have created a process for non-federal easements on wetland areas, by a vote of 4-84. It passed Senate Bill 2210, directing a legislative management study on watershed-based water management, 85-3; Senate Bill 2387, establishing rights for sexual violence survivors, 89-0; and Senate Bill 269, allowing state agencies to satisfy legal notice requirements by posting on their websites if newspaper publication is missed, 72-17. The House then excused absent members and adjourned until Monday, April 14, 2025.

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• I move passage to engrossment. Members, is there any objection?
• Hearing none, the committee Substitute for SJR 1, it is passed to engrossment. Senator Huffman.
• I ask for a motion to engrossment.
• I move passage to engrossment on the committee substitute Senate Bill 9.
• I move passage to engrossment on Senate Bill 40.

Bills: SJR1 , SB9 , SB40 , SJR36 , SJR1 , SJR5 , SB9 , SB40 , SJR1 , SB9 , SB40 , SR62 , SR92 , SR95 , SR108 , SR110 , SR111 , SR113 , SR114 , SR117 , SR120 , SB314 , SB314

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, El Paso, economic development

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• With the consent of the House, the rules will be suspended, and engrossed substitute House Bill 2247
• Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247 on third reading and final passage. Remarks.
• Seeing none, the question before the House is final passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247.
• Having received the constitutional majority, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247 is declared passed.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1795 , HB2107 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2360 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2525 , HB2605 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1710 , HB1750 , HB1903 , HB1941 , HB1974 , HB1982 , HB1983 , HB2006 , HB2034 , HB2105 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2215 , HB2223 , HB2239 , HB2247 , HB2297 , HB2303 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2334 , HB2338 , HB2345 , HB2348 , HB2350 , HB2353 , HB2355 , HB2363 , HB2367 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2418 , HB2420 , HB2428 , HB2441 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2467 , HB2495 , HB2505 , HB2534 , HB2539 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2554 , HB2557 , HB2575 , HB2577 , HB2588 , HB2594 , HB2604 , HB2636 , HB2714

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the chamber approved the previous day’s minutes. Members then caucused briefly before moving into second reading and third reading action on several bills, with the day also marking the start of the three-minute debate rule through House of Origin cutoff. The House passed House Bill 2338, which expands the low-income home weatherization program to support community-scale weatherization projects, especially for multifamily housing. It also passed House Bill 2353, raising the threshold for requiring predesign work on public projects from $10 million to $15 million, and Substitute House Bill 2363, a trailer bill allowing music therapy students to practice under supervision while exam scores are pending. Members described these as efficiency measures and consumer or workforce improvements. The chamber also approved Substitute House Bill 2525 to establish the Heritage Orchard Program and a registry at Washington State University to preserve rare and heritage apple varieties, with sponsors emphasizing the importance of Washington’s apple industry and agricultural history. Additional bills passed unanimously included Substitute House Bill 2420 on increasing small works roster thresholds, Substitute House Bill 2428 on preventing unintended lapses in life insurance by allowing third-party designees, House Bill 2604 allowing electronic signatures for transferring salvage vehicles to insurers, and Substitute House Bill 2107 making permanent a pilot requiring Labor and Industries to notify employers of identified job-site hazards within 10 days. Finally, the House adopted Amendment 1517 and passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, which updates veterinarian-client-patient relationship rules to allow telehealth between required physical visits and requires annual veterinarian oversight for certain animal production, commercial, and breeding operations. All of the listed bills received overwhelming support, with each final passage vote recorded at 94 yeas and 0 nays, except House Bill 2338, which passed 93-1.

Transcript Highlights:

• The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no.
• The bill is passed to be engrossed. All those in favor say aye; opposed, no. The ayes have it.
• The bill is passed to be engrossed.

Summary: The Senate convened on February 19, 2006, with a Pledge of Allegiance and remarks noting the Commonwealth’s observance of Iwo Jima Day. The chamber also adopted a congratulatory resolution for Elizabeth Beth Renaud on her retirement from public service to the city of Salem. Members then acted on several local and procedural matters. House Bill 4272, authorizing Hudson to grant one additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, was ordered to a third reading and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also adopted orders extending committee reporting deadlines for the Environment and Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee and the Transportation Committee, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to committees. Later, the Senate passed to enact House Bills 3977 and 4438, concerning alternate members for Beckett’s Conservation Commission and a fall annual town meeting in Swampscott. The chamber also adopted an order placing House Bill 4769, the “build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation” bill, on the Orders of the Day for immediate second reading with Ways and Means text as the amendment. Another petition, filed by Senator Brownsberger and others regarding violations of the U.S. Constitution under cover of law, was referred to the Judiciary Committee after suspension of the necessary rules. The Senate concluded with an order to adjourn until the following Monday at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of Phyllis Chapman of Hingham, followed by a moment of silence. The motion prevailed and the Senate adjourned in her memory.

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• </c><01:04:37.440><c> as</c> this may or may not be engrossed as this may or may not be engrossed as
• We have engrossed amendments into it on a 140 vote.
• We have engrossed amendments into it on a 140 vote.
• We have engrossed amendments into it on a 140 vote.

Bills: SF856 , HF3168 , HF3528 , HF389

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society

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• Senate Bill 1221 as amended deferred to engrossing.
• Senate Bill 1221 as amended deferred to engrossing.
• Senate Bill 1540 as amended deferred to engrossing.
• Senate Bill 1786 as amended deferred to engrossing. Senate Bill 1582 retained on the calendar.
• Senate Bills 1121 and 1786, as amended, were deferred for engrossing.

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• Department of Education reporting requirements, recommends the bill be amended as follows: to House engrossed
• districts leases and housing development, recommends that the bill be amended as follows: to House engrossed
• teachers, academy, community college students, recommends the bill be amended as follows: to House engrossed
• districts leases and housing development, recommends that the bill be amended as follows: to House engrossed
• school districts leases and housing development, recommends the bill be amended as follows: to House engrossed

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• Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5552. Staff, would you please brief the bill?
• The bill before you is Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5552, an act relating to the creation of building
• that, we can close the public hearing on Senate Bill 5820 and we'll reopen the public hearing on engrossed
• Hearing on engrossed second substitute 5552 concerning the creation of building codes for kit homes.
• We will close the public hearing on engrossed second substitute 5552 and reopen the public hearing on

Bills: SB5820 , SB5467 , SB5995

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits

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• Before you is Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2319, sponsored by Representative Farivar.
• And we are going to open up the testimony on engrossed substitute House Bill 2319, DDRHC facilities renaming
• And with that, that closes the hearing on engrossed Substitute House Bill 2319 and closes the hearing
• on engrossed Substitute House Bill 2350.
• closing our Human Services Committee meeting today of Wednesday, February 18th. closes the hearing on engrossed

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee heard several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2539 would raise the indigent inmate account threshold from $25 to $100, allowing incarcerated people to retain more money for commissary items like hygiene products, postage, and medications before deductions for legal financial obligations, child support, and other debts. Representative Street said the bill is meant to better cover essentials without stopping debt repayment. Testifiers from Civil Survival, incarcerated people, and family advocates supported the bill, describing current commissary prices, low prison wages, and the burden on families. The committee also heard that the Department of Corrections expects some indeterminate implementation costs and IT expenses. No vote was taken. House Bill 2510 would require the Department of Corrections to supervise anyone sentenced to community custody for stalking, regardless of risk classification. Representative Burnett said the bill is intended to protect victims and give them peace of mind. Staff explained that the bill is narrower than a related measure heard earlier because it applies only to people sentenced to community custody, typically at the superior court level. Victim advocates and survivors testified in strong support, describing stalking cases that escalated to severe threats and violence and arguing that mandatory supervision could prevent future harm. The hearing was closed without action. The committee also heard Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2319 and Substitute House Bill 2350, both concerning residential habilitation centers. HB 2319 would rename Fircrest School and Rainier School to remove the word “school” and better reflect their current role as residential habilitation centers; supporters said the old terminology is outdated and confusing, while the sponsor said the bill is a clarification only and does not change services or funding. HB 2350 would require DSHS to notify residents, guardians, and other designated people when an RHC falls out of compliance with federal CMS requirements, and to post plain-language notices at the facility. Supporters from Disability Rights Washington, The Arc, and self-advocates said the bill would improve transparency and accountability. The committee closed public hearing on both bills, and the meeting adjourned.

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Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

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• And I've encouraged, sitting here today, even hearing that the fiscal note on the engrossed bill has
• Chairman and members, what this does is we would go back to the engrossed version of this bill.
• As I said, the task force presented their findings, and we would go back to the engrossed version, and
• we would... ...and we would go back to the engrossed version.
• So basically, back to the engrossed version... ...for this purpose.

Committee: Senate Finance

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 135, which would redirect a portion of wagering dedications from the sports fund to the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund and remove a cap affecting that funding stream. The author and staff explained the amendment was designed to avoid any impact on the State General Fund while increasing support for early childhood education. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. Senate Bill 202, from the Secretary of State’s office, would increase the number of compensated days for parish board of election supervisors to cover additional election-related duties. Secretary Landry and election officials testified that the change was needed because supervisors now perform more work, including ballot tabulation, machine sealing, and verification tasks. The committee adopted technical and appropriation-related amendments and reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee then took up several health and human services bills. Senate Bill 155 would require insurance coverage for medically necessary dental procedures needed before cancer treatment; testimony from medical and dental professionals emphasized that untreated dental problems can delay chemotherapy or radiation and worsen outcomes. After adopting amendments to narrow the fiscal impact, the bill was reported favorably as amended, with discussion of a possible subject-to-appropriation amendment to be worked out later. Senate Bill 237, a major DCFS reform bill, drew extensive testimony and debate over child welfare oversight, mandatory reporter training, law enforcement coordination, and the bill’s large fiscal note. The committee adopted amendments, including a subject-to-appropriation provision, and reported the bill favorably as amended after emotional testimony from supporters and former DCFS employees. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 465 on prompt-pay insurance reform after an amendment reduced the fiscal note to zero; Senate Bill 261 on unclaimed property after a substitute bill was adopted; Senate Bill 295 on expanded coverage for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation after amendments narrowed the mandate and added subject-to-appropriation language; Senate Bill 157 providing six weeks of paid parental leave for K-12 educators and staff, also subject to appropriation; Senate Bill 276 requiring bail bond producers to certify outstanding obligations before new appointments; Senate Bill 83 on human trafficking services after removing the age-expansion cost; Senate Bill 143 on bulletproof vests after shifting funding away from a direct state appropriation; and Senate Bill 450 on school safety assessments after an amendment limited implementation to available funds and resources. In each case, the committee’s actions focused on reducing or eliminating fiscal notes while keeping the bills moving forward.

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• Senate Bill 427 is ordered reprinted and engrossed and to the general file.
• Senate Bill 465 is ordered reprinted and engrossed and to the general file.
• Senate Bill 466 is ordered reprinted, engrossed, and to the general file.
• Assembly Bill 58 is ordered reprinted and engrossed. Motion carries.
• SB 135 is ordered reprinted, engrossed, and to the general file.

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• Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 5381
• Clerk read the bill a second time: engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 5381, relating to developing
• Clerk read the bill a second time: engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 5381, relating to developing