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• The university's request is strategically aligned with the objectives of this legislative body to deliver
• creating innovative partnerships in new areas, and investing in academic offerings that are most aligned
• Issues, of course, that have caused concern align with, I think, Senator West's questions.
• Governor's Conference when we did that in August of last year.
• That would have been great, but we won the conference.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

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• conference committee on Senate Bill 110.
• I move that the following members be appointed to the conference committee and free conference committee
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• The motion thus the conference committee and free conference committee group will be made up of the senator
• ><c> the</c><04:01:05.920><c> federal</c> aligns our regulations with the federal aligns our regulations

Bills: HB567 , HB776 , HB2 , HB568 , HB619

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• impacts on revenue from the bills that—and really the, you know, the Revenue Estimating Impact Conference
• When we just came back from our legislative conference, coming in West Fresh and everybody just put together
• How does that align to our strategic plan?
• revenue, but I just wanted to have an easy way for you to see these restricted revenue sources in alignment
• Some do a hybrid where it's about seven years, and it aligns with their strategic plan.

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs convened with a quorum and took up SB 308, a bill related to the Florida Museum of Black History. The bill would establish a Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and direct it to work with a supporting nonprofit foundation, while also requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative assistance and staffing until planning, design, and engineering are complete. With no appearance forms or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The remainder of the meeting was an informational briefing from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities on local government budgeting practices. Presenters explained how counties and cities develop budgets, the legal framework governing property taxes and other revenues, the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds, and the role of constitutional officers, public safety, debt, pensions, and capital planning. They emphasized that most local revenues are restricted by law, that general funds are the main discretionary source, and that local governments must balance annual budgets while meeting mandated service levels. The presenters also discussed how property taxes, fees, local option taxes, and state-shared revenues support local services, and they highlighted the fiscal pressures created by public safety, emergency management, infrastructure, and retirement costs. Members asked questions about the share of local revenue that is unrestricted and the implications for any proposal to eliminate property taxes. The presenters responded that only a portion of county and municipal revenue is flexible, with much of it dedicated to specific purposes by law.

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• Representative Orr has submitted a rider to SB 1 in the House and is on the conference call.
• We're looking extensively at Ibogaine, so we think we'd be in alignment with what we're doing here to
• I spent about an hour and a half on a video conference with a gentleman living in Germany who developed
• First, the committee substitute aligns the definitions of direct care in the spending ratio.
• This bill aligns with the charge of Chair Kohlkorst to bring forward disruptors this bill uses market

Bills: SB128 , SB640 , SB672 , SB904 , SB1141 , SB1263 , SB1525 , SB1528 , SB2041 , SB2306 , SB2308 , SB2357 , SB2446 , SB2695 , SB2857 , SB2891 , SB2583

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

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• Additionally, the Big Ten provides sports monitoring wagering services across the conference.
• Our focus ...sports monitoring wagering services across the conference.
• While this policy is not listed as a specific recommendation in the plan, it is fully aligned with the
• While this policy is not listed as a specific recommendation in the plan, it is fully aligned with the

Bills: HB2205 , HB2309 , HB2206 , HB2123 , HB2120 , HB2411

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, 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

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• I want to welcome everybody here in Carson City today, anyone in Las Vegas via video conference, and
• There are fees and some taxes in there as well, but they are not perfectly aligned.
• There are fees and some taxes in there as well, but they are not perfectly aligned.
• As always, testimony can be provided in person here in Carson City, via video conference in Las Vegas

Bills: SB507

Committee: Assembly Government Affairs

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• This aligns with common indemnification practices for contracted work on HOA properties.
• This aligns with common indemnification practices for contracted work on HOA properties.
• SB 1099 simply clarifies that state law aligns with the federal definition of state and local public
• This helps align our education system with California's growing clean energy economy.
• make every effort to meet with parents, but sometimes there are some who are not able to make a conference

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a long daily file and concurrence agenda. Early procedural actions included withdrawing AB 1555 and AB 2221 from engrossing and enrolling, suspending rules to move SB 813 to second reading, re-referring several bills to committees, and approving committee meeting notices. The chamber also adopted a rules waiver for chaptering-out amendments and handled several other procedural motions before turning to floor votes. On the Senate third reading file, members approved a wide range of bills covering housing, health care, education, transportation, energy, public safety, taxation, and local government. Measures discussed included EV charger liability in HOAs (SB 1267), local public benefits authority (SB 1099), special needs trusts under Proposition 19 (SB 974), infant formula tax treatment (SB 1151), mutual water company rate transparency (SB 1417), Alzheimer’s treatment coverage (SB 950), protections for mental health professionals in correctional settings (SB 993), development fee transparency (SB 1014), climate literacy in schools (SB 1048), illegal dumping enforcement (SB 1218), homeowner repair timelines for unpermitted work (SB 1272), EV charging station permitting (SB 1283), nonprobate asset distribution (SB 1288), DCA sunset cleanup (SB 1311), wildfire and disaster-related measures (SB 742, SB 904), nitrous oxide sales restrictions (SB 936), PrEP access (SB 1023), early math assessments (SB 1067), firearm restrictions for certain serial-number offenses (SB 1220), and several licensing, education, and health-related bills. Most measures passed with strong margins; a few drew notable opposition, including SB 993, which failed, while SB 222, SB 1037, SB 1220, SB 1255, and SB 1279 passed with narrower votes. The Assembly then took up concurrence on numerous Assembly bills with Senate amendments. Among the bills concurred in were AB 2075, AB 431, AB 1153, AB 1328, AB 1486, AB 1573, AB 1591, AB 1617, AB 1738, AB 1749, AB 1789, AB 1802, AB 1818, AB 1820, AB 1829, AB 1877, AB 2010, AB 2011, AB 2160, AB 2178, AB 2262, AB 2310, AB 2349, AB 2422, AB 2481, AB 2504, AB 2580, AB 2640, AB 1705, and AB 1793. These concurrence items covered forestry, aviation, illegal dumping, Medi-Cal, climate resiliency, housing, health professions, hazardous waste reporting, domestic violence protections, mental health parity, lactation support, community college programs, air quality response, student aid, beverage containers, teacher credentialing, state mandates, privacy, cash payments, and more. The transcript ended while the Assembly was beginning consideration of SB 1412 on remote parent-teacher conference participation.

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• The chair is having conferred.
• The chair is having conferred.
• The rationale behind all of this is, again, to align the intent with the manaʻo of all the groups that
• </c> to align to align the<00:37:20.960><c> intent</c><00:37:22.160><c> with</c><00:37:22.560><c> the
• We are here in Conference Room 224. >> [clears throat] This is a short-form hearing on Senate Bill 2635

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Summary: The Triple C committee heard SB 2799, relating to the Kalopa settlement. Testimony was largely supportive, with several individuals and homestead organizations urging passage and asking that Hawaiian Homes Commission, HHCA beneficiaries, and community representatives be included in transition planning. The Department of Health opposed the added reporting requirement as unnecessary and argued its role is limited to patient care, while committee members pushed back and emphasized the need for broader community input and landowner participation, especially from DHHL and DLNR. The chair recommended passage of SB 2799 unamended, with a committee report noting that the required May report should include the interagency transition working group timeline, proposed budget, and proposed procedures. The recommendation was adopted unanimously by the committees present. The joint agenda also took up SB 2887, which would expand the important agricultural land qualified agricultural tax credit to include Hawaiian homelands used for subsistence or agricultural/pastoral purposes and broaden eligible costs to include orchard or fruit-bearing crops and clearing former sugar and pineapple lands. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the concept but requested amendments; the Department of Taxation and Department of Agriculture provided comments and information on administration and existing claims. The Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the intent but argued the bill should create a new tax credit in Chapter 235 rather than fold DHHL lands into the existing IAL credit. After discussion, the chair recommended passage with the Hawaii Farm Bureau’s amendments and technical changes, and both committees adopted that recommendation. The Hawaiian Affairs committee then acted on several bills. SB 1406, SB 521, and SB 1654 were deferred indefinitely because the chair said related work was already underway and the committee wanted to avoid duplicative paperwork. SB 3247, relating to Mona Ala/Royal Mausoleum, was amended to convert the proposal into a Royal Mausoleum Working Group with periodic reporting and stakeholder input, and it passed with amendments. SB 112, SB 131, and SB 2443 were advanced with amendments that primarily deferred effective dates to keep the measures moving while discussions continue. The committee also noted that some measures were being deferred or reshaped to align with ongoing administrative or companion-bill processes, and the amended recommendations were adopted by the members present.

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• So we have participated at a number of conferences and summits.
• We have a summit or conference... ...and summits.
• We have a summit or conference up in Seattle with a national audience, which they're interested in what
• So that could mean we're building a new alignment or a bridge in close proximity to the historic properties
• I’ll say the 1.5 and the 3 is in alignment, most in alignment, with our current rates and policies in

Committee: Joint Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee

Summary: The Joint Special Session Committee on the Interstate 5 Bridge met jointly with the Washington-Oregon Legislative Action Committee and adopted its proposed committee rules. Program staff then provided updates on the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project, saying the work remains in the supplemental environmental impact statement process, with a final SEIS and amended record of decision expected in early 2026 before construction can begin. Staff reported progress on Section 106 historic preservation work, a NOAA Fisheries biological opinion, and an upcoming Coast Guard navigational impact report that will help determine whether the bridge will be a fixed or movable span. They also described extensive outreach, tribal consultation, and architectural workshops that produced non-final visualizations and guidance for the bridge, corridor, shared-use paths, walls, lighting, and landscape treatments. Members pressed staff on schedule delays, rising costs, accessibility, and whether community input would change the design. Senator Pham questioned the repeated slippage in the environmental timeline and the effect on taxpayer costs; staff said the process is complex, that some steps are outside the program’s control, and that they are working toward a 2026 record of decision. Representative Bostert Davis urged the program to emphasize functionality, safety, efficiency, and economy over aesthetics. Representative Tran asked about accessibility on the Vancouver side, and staff said the shared-use path height is constrained by the BNSF rail line but that they are working with local partners to improve connections and that public comments have already influenced the design. Representative Lay asked about the movable-span option and cost impacts; staff said a movable span would likely add more than $400 million but they still expect to keep the overall construction start in 2026. The committee also received funding and tolling updates. Staff said the program has committed state and federal funding in place, including the initial state contributions, Washington’s and Oregon’s larger commitments, and federal grants totaling about $2.1 billion, while tolling is expected to contribute roughly $1.1 billion to $1.6 billion depending on the final plan. They said the updated cost estimate is being developed now using a risk-based process and should be ready for the committee in December. On the transit side, staff outlined the Federal Transit Administration Capital Investment Grant process, including project development, engineering, and a target full funding grant agreement in 2028, and said Oregon’s transit operations and maintenance share is committed through TriMet while Washington-side funding is still being worked out. The tolling agencies then described Level 3 traffic and revenue work, possible toll scenarios, exemptions and discounts, and a planned 2027 start for pre-completion tolling. Public testimony followed, with supporters urging the project to move ahead and critics arguing it is behind schedule, underestimating costs, and facing uncertain toll and federal funding assumptions.

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• We typically have a biennial conference, which we've had to suspend.
• This includes task and side chairs, small round conference tables, conference chairs, as well as storage
• We did host the first annual Oklahoma charter school conference.
• Horizon is hosting their first statewide conference, and that conference will be held as a direct result
• And then we also make sure that they align to the Oklahoma state standards for their content area.

Committee: House A&B Education Subcommittee

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• Gorkowitz and the team at ANF to ensure these capital authorizations are responsible, affordable, and aligned
• I would also say that the executive branch is very aligned to the equity goals you're speaking of.
• Yeah, I mean, again, I would say you're completely aligned with the conversations we're having in the
• And I understand, I'm familiar with the California standards as well, so again we're in alignment there
• And I understand, I'm familiar with the California standards as well, so again we're in alignment there

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

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• Additionally, it is advantageous to maintain a state-level grant program that can align state priorities
• ago, the California Education Learning Lab initiated a project called the California Mathematics Alignment
• And so it is a very important project of ours that we take better efforts to align the curriculum, the
• And so it is a very important project of ours that we take better efforts to align the curriculum, the
• And I align my comments with the Senators.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on several GovOps-related budget proposals, beginning with ongoing funding for the California Education Learning Lab. The Learning Lab described its intersegmental grants to UC, CSU, and community college faculty, including AI-related work and a math alignment project, and said the Governor’s proposal would move the program’s home agency to GovOps and restore $4 million annually. The Department of Finance supported the proposal as a way to improve coordination, while the LAO recommended rejecting it, arguing the projects are hard to scale, similar professional development already exists in the segments, and the state should consider saving General Fund dollars. Senators split on the value of the program, with some emphasizing innovation and intersegmental collaboration and others questioning its measurable long-term impact; the item was held open. The committee then reviewed the Office of Civil Rights proposal to implement AB 715 and SB 48 with $3.5 million in 2026-27 and $2.8 million ongoing. GovOps said the office had been set up administratively, positions were being recruited, and it would provide training, technical assistance, and complaint review related to anti-Semitism and other discrimination in TK-12 schools. The LAO had no concerns, but senators raised substantial questions about the office’s placement in GovOps, the lack of guidance while the laws are being implemented, the use of gubernatorial appointees, and whether the staffing structure matches the likely workload across different discrimination categories. GovOps said it would develop guidance, coordinate with CDE, and shift resources as needed once staff are hired, but several members said they were not prepared to support the item as presented; it was also held open. After public comment supporting the California Education Interagency Council, the subcommittee approved vote-only items 11 through 17 and 6 through 10. It then heard from the Office of Data and Innovation on a request for five positions and $1.25 million in reimbursement authority to expand digital service delivery work. ODI described projects such as reducing unauthorized EBT theft and forecasting community water system outages, and said it uses guardrails and contracts to protect sensitive data when working with vendor AI services. The LAO had no concerns, and members generally praised ODI’s small, high-impact role; the item was held open. Finally, the Department of Technology presented on the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, reporting that 423 miles are complete, more than 70% of the network has been permitted, and about 5,300 miles are expected to be completed by December 2026, with some work potentially slipping into 2027. CDT said Skyline Technology Solutions had been selected to operate the network and that the third-party administrator, Golden State Net, would continue to support development and later help oversee operations and sales. The LAO noted the project’s progress but raised concerns about the novel three-party structure, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability. Senators questioned the legal basis for the operator arrangement, the revenue outlook, reporting to the Legislature, and whether the network will be self-sustaining; CDT said it expects revenues to cover operations over time and will continue annual and quarterly reporting. The item was left open.

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• Updating the cap to $350,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns..
• . $350,000 simply restores the value the program was designed to offer and aligns procurement practices
• I went to a conference, and at the time we had very little technology, and someone said to us, you know
• We very much align ourselves with John’s comments entirely.
• to 2019 state audit that found that some alignment needed to happen and so it is good governance and

Committee: Senate Governmental Organization

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• It's possible by using real-time data, regularly convening community supports to case conference, and
• It's possible by using real-time data, regularly convening community supports to case conference, and
• And also my longstanding dream to ensure that DCYF transition plans align with their high school and
• And also my longstanding dream to ensure that DCYF transition plans align with their Hi. my long-standing
• dream to ensure that DCYF transition plans align with their high school and beyond plans and that those

Bills: SB5911 , SB5940 , SB5942 , SB5957

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: children, youth, financial stability, care services, department of children and families, housing assistance, foster care, pilot program, social services, accountability, family services, state department, child welfare, homeless youth, youth homelessness, runaway youth, young adult homelessness, housing instability, family reunification, family stability

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• Let me just emphasize, though, the president emphasized the other day in a press conference that he wants
• the ranking member of the SFOPS committee, had a very constructive conversation about how to better align
• We've reached a point where we now are more aligned with, you know, Poland and the Baltic States than
• then-Dep Sec of State Kurt Campbell met with this committee and emphasized the strategy of invest, align
• I think we need to look carefully at the alignment of the State Department, at whether the funds are

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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• Limited break room space for state agencies, underutilized conference rooms.
• This map shows two of the shared conference rooms that have been created.
• That's a smaller conference room; it could fit, you know, 10 people.
• That's a larger conference room that could fit closer to 30 people.
• Then on the 14th floor, there's a third conference room that will be available.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity in North Dakota. Ron Ness said production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with efficiency gains and longer laterals helping offset lower rig counts. He discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, northward movement of drilling activity, and the importance of new infrastructure and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilots. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, pipeline impacts, and the outlook for Continental and other operators. Ness said the industry is likely to remain steady rather than see a major ramp-up or decline. Matt Pearl of the State Tax Department then explained the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. He said the law extends or makes permanent several federal provisions and creates temporary deductions for seniors, tips, overtime, and auto loan interest, with the biggest state impact coming from the standard deduction increase and business tax changes. He revised earlier estimates downward, saying the net cash impact on state collections is likely in the $30 million to $35 million range after accounting for business prepayments and one-time FY25 oilfield transaction effects. Committee members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns. OMB staff gave a detailed update on major capital projects and facility funding. Topics included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, seating, lighting, tree management, and restroom and lobby upgrades; security work at the governor’s residence, which has been delayed by the discovery of human remains; and space reconfiguration efforts in Bismarck-Mandan to reduce leases and create shared offices and conference rooms. They also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, including roof, window, boiler, and kitchen projects at state facilities, and on the state hospital project in Jamestown, which remains on budget and on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028. OMB also updated the committee on the Minot North Central State Office Building, the use of federal State Fiscal Recovery Funds, and the status of legislative intent and trust fund reports, including school aid turnback, the school construction loan program, the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund, the Legacy Fund, and the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. The committee ended by discussing future agenda items, including government efficiency, cash management, Bank of North Dakota lines of credit, and the rural health transformation program, and then adjourned.

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• or sports based on sex does not restrict an athlete from participating in a team or sport that is aligned
• The emotional toll this situation... ...had on myself, my teammates, and the women across the conference
• mean, the level of discipline that it requires to not only reach the Division I level, but a good conference
• The purpose of that is to properly align these incentives.
• This is also in alignment with the most recent Supreme Court hearing that came out last week.

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The Committee on Education approved the minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2026, then took up several bills. HCR 2003, the “Protect Girls in Sports in Arizona Act,” drew extensive testimony. Supporters, including Superintendent Tom Horne, argued it would protect fairness, safety, and privacy in girls’ sports and locker rooms by requiring teams to be designated male, female, or co-ed and by limiting access to sex-designated private spaces. Opponents, including ACLU and transgender advocates, said the measure was discriminatory, would function as a bathroom ban, and could force schools to police students’ bodies and identities. The committee voted 4-3 to give HCR 2003 a due pass recommendation. The committee then advanced HB 2020, which lowers certain student threats or disruptions at educational institutions from a Class 6 felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor, and HB 2032, which changes the statewide testing window so assessments begin later in the spring and scores are returned later, with supporters saying it would better reflect a full year of instruction. HB 2033, allowing school districts or charter schools to choose paper-and-pencil administration of statewide assessments by governing board vote, also received support from educators who said it would reduce technology barriers for younger students. HB 2318, as amended, would impose term limits on school district governing board members after eight consecutive years; school board groups opposed it as harmful to rural districts, but the committee adopted an amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation. The committee also approved HB 2378, which changes eligibility rules for School Facilities Oversight Board members who are architects or engineers so their businesses may not include school construction. HB 2313, which prohibits teacher strikes or organized work stoppages and ties funding penalties to districts or charters that violate the ban, advanced despite testimony that it duplicates existing law and could chill educators’ speech and worsen staffing shortages. Finally, HB 2249, a major expansion of the Parents’ Bill of Rights, passed after heated testimony. Supporters said it would prevent schools from socially transitioning minors without written parental consent and stop staff from encouraging children to hide information from parents; opponents warned it was vague, punitive, and would expose teachers and schools to massive liability and litigation. The committee adopted amendments on HB 2318 and HB 2249 and reported all of the listed bills out with due pass recommendations, with recorded split votes on several measures.

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• This includes a conference of analysis of the needs of families within each local area as well as an
• Lastly, an example of the Department's intensive focus to align with federal changes relating to quality
• September, and October reporting at the preliminary rate within 7 percent and below, which more closely aligns
• Making sure that we are aligning with our statutes of helping someone achieve self-sufficiency.
• forward with legislative approval this session hopefully is the investment that is afforded around conference

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

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• in 2019 the legislature directed the Department of Commerce to revise the state energy strategy to align
• funding coming from some of these different contributions throughout and really incentivize where we can align
• These were from the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Association of Regulatory
• were enacted by various entities, including state legislatures and state energy... the National Conference
• This aligns the language with statutes for cities and PUDs under current law.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5821, which would direct the Department of Commerce, if funded by gifts or grants, to develop a nuclear power strategic framework and integrate it into the state energy strategy. Supporters, including Sen. Braun, Energy Northwest, public power representatives, and several pro-nuclear advocates, said Washington needs to keep advanced nuclear on the table to address rising electricity demand, reliability concerns, and clean energy goals. Opponents, including the Sierra Club, Columbia Riverkeeper, tribal representatives, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill gives nuclear special treatment, lacks sufficient guardrails on waste, safety, cost, and public process, and was rushed without adequate tribal consultation. Several tribal testifiers said the bill should require early, meaningful government-to-government consultation and stronger protections for treaty rights and cultural resources. The committee then held a work session on a Washington State Institute for Public Policy report reviewing state policies supporting small modular reactors. Staff and researchers explained that the report surveyed 79 policies in 35 states and found most states are still in preliminary planning stages, with policies focused on feasibility studies, siting, workforce development, permitting, financial support, and market integration. Members asked about water use, waste, footprint, and whether the report covered fusion; the researchers said it was limited to fission and that water needs vary by reactor design. Some senators noted the need to consider lifecycle impacts and compare nuclear with other energy technologies. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6010, which would change FSEC tribal consultation procedures by exempting most government-to-government consultations from the Open Public Meetings Act when there is no deliberation or commitments, requiring all FSEC members to participate in consultation, and giving tribes a chance to review and correct the consultation summary before it goes to the governor. Tribal witnesses and environmental groups supported the bill as a way to improve confidentiality and meaningful consultation, while the Association of Washington Business opposed it, saying it could add delays and suggesting timelines. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6004, which would update contracting statutes so public entities can contract for renewable or non-emitting generation capability under CETA definitions; utilities supported the update as a modernization, while consumer and environmental opponents warned it could shift financial risk to ratepayers, especially for nuclear projects. No votes were taken in the transcript.

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• So, yes, any conferences or travel at this time would come out of this discretionary budget.
• But if it's kind of a one-off situation, like a conference.
• First, how does this classification plan and salary ranges align with the state personnel offices?
• Are they aligned, or is it the same alignment?
• Madam Chair, members of the Council, to what extent does the plan align with the State Personnel Office

Committee: House Legislative Council