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• Mainly two-lane roads all over the state. There's a map on your desk.
• To date, we have done 3,140 miles of two-lane road all over the state. This sunsets in 2028.
• we have done 3,140 To date, we have done 3,140 miles<00:19:49.640><c> of</c><00:19:49.760><c> two-lane
• road</c><00:19:50.640><c> all</c><00:19:50.880><c> over</c><00:19:51.000><c> the</c> miles of two-lane
• road all over the miles of two-lane road all over the state.

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• We do have the road opened: one lane eastbound, two lanes westbound.
• But the good news is we’ve restored one lane of travel in the eastbound direction.
• It really only impacted the shoulder, although we did have some lanes close up there while we were doing
• So, for example, adding a lane or putting up a levee or something like that would not qualify typically

Committee: House Transportation

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• Similarly, several unsafe lane movements currently carry no points at all.
• As it relates to improper lane change, As it relates to improper lane change and failure to keep in the
• You have to be egregiously not staying in your lane in order to be cited for that.
• And it'd be the same thing with unsafe lane change.
• That's an unsafe lane change or fail to maintain the lane. That's where we typically see that.

Committee: Joint Judiciary Committee

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• So if you are swerving outside of your lane, that would be considered a moving violation.
• As it relates to improper lane change, As it relates to improper lane change and failure to keep in the
• You have to be egregiously not staying in your lane in order to be cited for that.
• And it'd be the same thing with unsafe lane change.
• That's an unsafe lane change or fail to maintain the lane. That's where we typically see that.

Summary: The Judiciary interim committee met with a full quorum and approved the June 17 minutes. The main discussion centered on a detailed Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presentation about prison population, placement authority, classification, recidivism, and the role of transitional facilities. Director Colby Braun emphasized that DOCR’s job includes incarceration, supervision, victim services, and reentry, and said the department is operating over capacity, with people waiting in county jails and deferred placements. He described current and planned bed expansions, including added beds at MRCC, a proposed 600-bed minimum-custody men’s facility, and broader campus studies, while stressing that minimum, medium, and maximum custody are different security levels and that transitional facilities are tightly controlled placements, not releases. Committee members questioned the meaning of “release” versus “placement,” the use of terms like inmate and resident, and whether state law should be clarified to distinguish incarceration from supervision or placement in community-based settings. Braun said the parole board controls release authority, while DOCR controls placement, and explained that people who reoffend while in community placement are generally returned to prison after due process. He also reviewed data showing lower one-year recidivism in recent years, the impact of GPS monitoring, and statistics indicating that most people released never get a transitional-facility placement, while those who do generally have better outcomes. Members also discussed whether transitional facilities and work-release programs should be considered halfway houses and how much freedom and security they involve. The committee then heard a report from the Attorney General’s office on House Bill 1193 funding for law enforcement retention bonuses and tuition assistance. The office said all funds had been distributed, 73 of 101 recipients had reported back, 1,490 officers had received bonuses, and the average bonus amounts differed by agency size. Members generally viewed the program positively. Representative Steve Vetter also presented a pretrial services report, describing constitutional and statutory limits on pretrial detention, the use of risk assessment tools, court reminders, victim-notification practices, and North Dakota’s pilot pretrial programs. He suggested possible future legislation to expand detention authority for certain serious offenses and to require the Judiciary Committee to receive updated jail-population data before sessions. Finally, Megan Gordon from Legislative Council began her annual technical corrections bill presentation, outlining a series of non-substantive Century Code fixes such as cross-reference corrections, punctuation changes, and obsolete-reference removals.

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• consideration, would be that nothing that I'm reading here identifies that there's a Greater Minnesota lane
• And when we ask about the resources, it tends to be the professional lane that we need.
• And when we ask about the resources, it tends to be the professional lane that we need.
• ...nothing that I'm reading here identifies that there's a Greater Minnesota lane for this, and so I
• And when we ask about the resources, it tends to be the professional lane that we need.

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• provide an exemption within, not from, but within the Surplus Lands Act, as well as the federal base closure
• planning and substantial environmental review under both CEQA and NEPA, as well as the federal base closure
• SB 328 will facilitate implementation of the area plan by leveraging the federal base closure and realignment

Committee: House Local Government

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard several measures, with testimony focused on local government authority, environmental justice, groundwater monitoring, redevelopment, district governance, and detention facilities. SB 716 by Sen. de León would increase local ordinance fines for large non-residential properties, especially after state or federal disaster declarations, in response to the Boyle Heights warehouse fire; supporters said stronger penalties are needed to compel cleanup and protect public health, while business and property groups argued the bill was too broad, could duplicate existing enforcement, and needed clearer limits. The bill failed on the committee vote, though reconsideration was noted. AB 1457 by Assembly Member Bryan would set a June 30, 2031 deadline for jurisdictions that have not adopted an environmental justice element under SB 1000 and add transparency and public engagement requirements. DOJ sponsored the bill, environmental justice advocates supported it, and county and planning groups raised implementation concerns but did not maintain opposition after amendments. AB 2728 would clarify that groundwater monitoring fee exemptions under SGMA comply with Proposition 218 and Proposition 26; Monterey County and rural/county groups supported it, and no opposition was heard. Both bills were approved and the Senate amendments were concurred in. SB 328 by Sen. Grayson would create a limited exemption within the Surplus Lands Act and federal base-closure disposition process for qualifying projects in the Concord Reuse Project Area, to advance the former Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment. Supporters emphasized the long-planned housing, jobs, and infrastructure benefits, while public interest advocates said they remained concerned about enforceability of affordable housing obligations. The committee passed the bill and re-referred it to the Natural Resources Committee. AB 912 by Assembly Member Wilson, supported by the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District and the City of Vallejo, would modernize the district board structure to reduce conflicts and quorum problems; it passed unanimously. SB 1367 by Sen. Cervantes would prohibit local approval of new land uses for detention facilities or conversions into such facilities, with ACLU Cal Action in support and no opposition heard; it also passed.

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• with workers, we are fortunate to receive a pause from the governor and the administration on that closure
• On that closure, and today we have a budget that maintains services and programs at this critical facility
• investing in, given the highly unique and highly specific level of care and educational services, on that closure

Summary: The Senate took up debate on the FY2026 general appropriations bill, with several members speaking in support of the Ways and Means budget. Senators Comerford, O’Connor, Feeney, and DiDomenico emphasized the budget as a values-driven response to federal uncertainty, highlighting investments in MassHealth, education, housing, food security, local aid, libraries, transit, mental and behavioral health, and support for vulnerable residents. They also praised the budget’s lack of new taxes and its focus on spending within available revenues, while noting major cost pressures from health care and federal policy instability. Specific programs and items repeatedly cited included universal free community college, expanded financial aid, rural and minimum school aid, TAFDC/EAEDC increases, the Healthy Incentives Program, universal school meals, housing supports, Home and Healthy for Good, and funding for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital. Speakers framed these investments as both fiscally responsible and morally necessary, and several noted that amendments would be considered during the debate. No votes on the budget itself were taken in the excerpt. After the budget remarks, Senator Miranda spoke in recognition of Haitian Flag Day and the history of Haiti, including foreign interference and the importance of protecting Haitian immigrants in Massachusetts. Another senator then honored Malcolm X on the 100th anniversary of his birth, connecting his legacy to the budget process and calling for investments in equity, education, housing, and health care. The Senate then adopted an order to meet the next day at 10 a.m. with the general appropriations bill as the only item on the calendar, and adjourned.

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• the desire of these communities to know where their loved ones are buried so that they might have closure
• importance of being able to honor our dead and the sanctity of that and being able to give people closure
• Can we figure out how to strike a balance and help give the descendant community that closure?

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• One of the reasons as closure happening as historically, you know, when a patient was receives Anastasia
• But those surge or surgery centers and kind of forced the closure make business decisions because of
• And we're not seeing the same level radar closure of surgery centers and those states as we are in Florida

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• continuation bill to allow local units of government to use their website in the event of a newspaper closure
• Cities are committed to keeping their residents informed, but with these closures, they are forced to
• I completely understand the closures we've had in the industry, but Representative Harder's bill addresses

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• with the exception of Senate Bill 6147 concerning notice requirements for grocery establishment closures
• with the exception of Senate Bill 6147 concerning notice requirements for grocery establishment closures

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• enrollee of a private institution of higher education for settlement of claims related to school closures
• the student to complete the program under the same material conditions that existed prior to the closure
• Usage is changed from only school closures to include any consumer protection violation. ...is changed
• from only school closures to include any consumer protection violation.
• necessary to maintain the employee's condition at the time of claim closure.

Summary: The committee first heard Substitute House Bill 1128, which would create a Child Care Workforce Standards Board within the Department of Labor and Industries to study child care workforce conditions and make recommendations on employment standards. Staff explained that the proposed second substitute narrows the board’s role from setting enforceable standards to making recommendations, with estimated ongoing costs for L&I staffing and smaller costs for board member stipends and possible DCYF support. Supporters, including child care providers, SEIU 925, and labor representatives, said the bill would help address understaffing, low wages, and retention problems; opponents, including child care industry groups and private schools, argued it duplicates existing work, adds bureaucracy, and creates unfunded costs. No vote was taken in the hearing. The committee then heard Second Substitute House Bill 1634, which would direct OSPI and ESDs to develop a technical assistance and training framework to help schools coordinate student behavioral health supports. Staff said the bill aligns with the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan and could largely be implemented with existing work and limited additional costs, though DOH would need some support. Testifiers from behavioral health and school counseling fields described severe youth mental health needs and urged passage, and OSPI said the work is doable with current resources. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 2636, which would create a public education review advisory council to recommend K-12 policies and funding provisions for JLARC review; staff described JLARC, OSPI, and State Board costs, and no public testimony was offered. The committee next heard House Bill 1316, which would expand the Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness program so additional university campuses can access funding. The sponsor said the program has strong retention outcomes, and student advocates testified that campuses such as UW Bothell need access to already appropriated funds for emergency aid, food pantries, and case management. Staff then briefed Substitute House Bill 2474, which would allow the Student Achievement Council Tuition Recovery Trust Fund to be used for refunds tied to broader consumer protection violations, with no expected fiscal impact; there was no testimony. The committee also heard Substitute House Bill 2365 on digital equity, which would expand the Broadband Office’s role, revise the digital equity forum, and rename the grant program; supporters emphasized rural access, affordability, and the loss of federal digital equity funding, while staff estimated significant Commerce staffing costs and some additional agency impacts. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2401, creating a Washington State Boys and Men Commission contingent on non-state funding, with staff outlining OFM startup and fundraising costs and an estimated operating budget if fully funded. Supporters said boys and men face mental health, education, and mentorship gaps and that the commission would improve coordination; the bill drew testimony from rural school leaders, nonprofit advocates, and community members. The committee then heard Substitute House Bill 2475 on language access, which would require the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines and a report on interpreter and translator shortages; staff said the office could absorb the work but other agency and local government impacts were uncertain. Substitute House Bill 2517, on permitting for high-capacity transit, would let regional transit authorities apply for permits earlier and streamline land-use processes; Sound Transit and the sponsor said it would speed delivery of major projects, while staff estimated Commerce technical-assistance costs and possible local government impacts. The last bill heard was Substitute House Bill 2145 on the 340B drug pricing program, which would bar manufacturers from restricting contract-pharmacy access and require reporting to DOH; supporters said it protects safety-net providers and patient services, while opponents warned of higher costs for employers, state health plans, and litigation burdens. No final committee action or votes were recorded in the transcript.

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• It's great to see Jonathan Lane here as well. We just saw him at the C.
• And I'm going to give a big shout-out actually to Jonathan Lane because I was talking to him at Lexington
• And I'm going to give a big shout out actually to Jonathan Lane because I was I was talking to him at
• Next up from Revolution 250, we have our good friend, Jonathan Lane. Thank you, Chairman.

Summary: The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met without a quorum, so the gathering remained unofficial and no minutes were approved or formal votes taken. Chair Senator Paul Mark conducted roll call, then moved to updates and presentations from House co-chair Representative Sean Garballey, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Director Sheila Green, and Revolution 250’s Jonathan Lane. Representative Garballey highlighted the recent Patriots’ Day and Lexington-Concord commemorations, calling them highly successful, and noted that the House’s supplemental budget included $15 million for 250th anniversary events. Director Green gave a broad Massachusetts 250 update, emphasizing the large turnout for April commemorations, upcoming events including Fall River, Bunker Hill, Flag Day, Charlestown’s parade, Gloucester’s reenactment, and Newburyport’s parade, plus ongoing initiatives such as Museums 250, Lunch and Learns, grant programs, podcasts, and partnerships with sports teams, museums, and state agencies. She also reported 131 applications for FY26 grants totaling $7.5 million, with $2 million available for awards. Jonathan Lane described Revolution 250’s work supporting local commemorations across the Commonwealth, including Chelsea Creek, Monotomy, Hingham, Pittsfield, Plymouth, and other communities, and praised local legislators’ involvement. He previewed major upcoming Bunker Hill and Charlestown events, the Gloucester reenactment, the 250th Revolution 250 podcast episode featuring Rick Atkinson, Knox Trail programming, and the start of Massachusetts 250 events in 2026. The meeting ended with thanks to the presenters and a note that the commission would likely reconvene after July 4.

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• In terms of future closures, we cannot predict whether additional FFAs might close.
• It was like 26 that closed in the past couple years, and this past year we didn't see any closures.
• So we did see some closures. Two then since we allocated funding?
• We've seen that implemented at two courthouses in Sacramento and Concord, and due to the closure of the
• We will be at risk of closure if we don't get that new rate structure for our foster care agencies.

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• And will it be like a two-lane asphalt type road? That's what we're...
• Asking for anything out of the ordinary, four lanes and a huge interstate, we're aware.
• Maybe a little bit of shoulder space, but one lane. All right. Thank you. Easy peasy. All right.

Bills: HB 1026 , SCR37

Committee: House S/C on International Relations

Keywords: transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture

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• have to look into that and come up with some standards for distance from an acceleration or diesel lane
• have to look into that and come up with some standards for distance from an acceleration or diesel lane
• have to look into that and come up with some standards for distance from an acceleration or diesel lane
• Chair. lane or whatever but as far as I can lane or whatever but as far as I can tell<00:32:24.559><c

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• Now we will move to Chris Drone, who is remote, followed by Jeff Pack and Lori Lane.
• Hi, my name's Laurie Lane, and I too feel like we've been taxed enough already.
• Hi, my name is Laurie Lane, and I too feel like we've been taxed enough already.
• I believe Lori Lane is. If you are ready, please proceed.
• Hi, my name is Lori Lane, and I'm from Buckley, Washington.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2140 would exempt land sold or transferred to a governmental entity from additional tax when removed from open space classification in certain circumstances. Staff explained the current use property tax system and said the bill would likely have minimal but indeterminate revenue effects, with about $30,000 in one-time Department of Revenue costs. Representative Lowe said the bill was intended to fix a niche problem where a farmer loses a small frontage strip to a county and is then charged back taxes despite no change in land use. FutureWise testified in support of the bill’s intent but asked for small language changes to ensure transferred land remains compatible with agricultural or open space use. The public hearing on HB 2140 was then closed. HB 2326 would allow a fire protection district that is partially overlapped by another district’s EMS levy to impose its own levy on the portion not already covered, subject to voter approval in the affected area. Staff said the bill would have no state general fund impact and about $28,000 in one-time Department of Revenue costs. Fire district and fire chief representatives testified in support, describing situations in Clark County and Kittitas County where most residents cannot vote on an EMS levy because a small overlapping area already has one. Opponents, including Washington Citizens Against Unfair Taxes, argued the bill would add to property tax burdens. The hearing on HB 2326 then closed. HB 2334 would require rounding of cash transactions to the nearest five cents as pennies are phased out of circulation, while leaving non-cash payments unchanged. Staff said the bill would apply to the final total after taxes and fees, with an indeterminate but minimal state revenue impact and significant Department of Revenue implementation costs. The prime sponsor said the bill was needed because the federal government ended penny production without giving states guidance. Retail and grocery groups generally supported the concept but requested amendments for clarity, consumer protection, SNAP compliance, and flexibility while pennies remain in circulation; one witness opposed the bill as another tax burden. The hearing on HB 2334 was then closed. The committee then heard HB 2100, a proposed statewide payroll expense tax on large operating companies to fund a new Well Washington Fund for higher education, health care, cash assistance, energy, and housing. Staff said the proposed substitute would apply to employers with at least 250 employees and $7 million in annual payroll, exclude certain public and health care entities, and generate substantial revenue, with the fiscal note estimating about $7.6 billion to the general fund and $4.2 billion to the new fund in the 2027–29 biennium under the revised threshold. Supporters, including poverty, housing, labor, education, disability, and faith advocates, said the bill would help offset federal cuts and protect vulnerable residents. Business, retail, hospitality, construction, and technology groups opposed it, warning of job losses, higher costs, reduced competitiveness, and broader impacts on consumers and employers. The prime sponsor said the bill was a response to federal divestment and that the state needed a progressive revenue source now; no vote was taken in the transcript.

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• First is to amend to restrict vehicles of 10,000 pounds from the left lane on roads with three or more
• lanes going in the same direction.
• restriction for more. the vehicle of 10,000 pounds from left the vehicle of 10,000 pounds from left lane
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• </c> lane on roads with three or more lanes lane on roads with three or more lanes going<00:25:49.840

Committee: Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Summary: The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate. After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations. The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present. Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.

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• due diligence, road improvement, and infrastructure improvements for the creation of the new Keaton Lane
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• </c> creation of the new Katon Lane creation of the new Katon Lane industrial<00:30:34.039><c> park</

Summary: The committee first reorganized by electing new co-chairs for the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee: Senator Fanny Fromom? as Senate co-chair and Representative McPherson as House co-chair, both by acclamation. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting and received quarterly capital project status reports from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Finance and Administration Cabinet, and postsecondary institutions. Those reports noted University of Kentucky equipment purchases, several school districts planning general obligation and revenue bond issues, a notification of non-approval for PR 3567, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System asset preservation projects. Kevin Cardwell of the Finance and Administration Cabinet reported two action items: a $5,100 federal-funded Transportation Cabinet renovation of the Rowan County east and westbound rest areas, and a $1 million federal fund increase for the Capitol City Airport terminal building project, bringing the total federal support to $10 million and reducing the need for restricted funds. The committee also received a no-action report on a $1,363,000 Kentucky State University exterior repairs project funded through the 2024 asset preservation pool. Both action items were approved unanimously after roll call votes. The committee approved four lease renewals presented by Natalie Bronner for Cabinet for Health and Family Services locations in Bell, Lee, and Clay counties, plus a parking lease for the Department of Corrections in Jefferson County. Members asked about lease pricing and were told renewals must remain at existing terms and conditions. The committee then approved a $57,000 Kentucky WATS emergency grant for Wood Creek Water District to cover part of arrears tied to the City of Livingston; members discussed the city’s audit delinquency, possible regional water/sewer solutions, and concerns about rates and private involvement, but the grant was approved. Finally, the committee approved a $1 million line-item water grant to the City of Williamsburg with no action required, three Economic Development Fund grants for Bell, Franklin, and Shelby counties totaling $8 million in state support for site acquisition and infrastructure work, and five SFCC-supported school debt issues for Elizabethtown Independent, Erlanger Independent, Boyd County, Henderson County, and Union County. The school projects included middle school, high school, and vocational school renovations or new construction, and members requested a breakdown of the space funded by the debt. All action items were approved, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Next, virtually we have Kara, Santa, and Ashley Lane. Kara, can you hear us?
• What about Ashley Lane? Is your mic on? Microphone. Oh, we still can't hear you.
• We're going to try again with Ashley Lane. Good afternoon, chairs and members of the committee.
• We're going to try again with Ashley Lane. Good afternoon, chairs and members of the committee.
• My name is Ashley Lane and I serve as the regulatory support services project coordinator for the Association

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several retirement and workforce-related bills. House Bill 2980 would place county correctional nurses and certain medical staff into Group 4 retirement. Representative Trino, Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and nurse manager Leanne Cameron argued that correctional nurses work in dangerous, high-stress settings with frequent contact with incarcerated people, high rates of mental illness and substance use in the jail population, and significant workplace violence, and that the change would help recruitment and retention with limited statewide fiscal impact. The committee also heard Senate Bill 210, which would create a commission to study additional regular compensation and annual expenses for members of the General Court. Senator John Keenan said Massachusetts has high leadership stipends compared with other states and argued the current structure can affect independence and public trust. Representative O'Day testified on House Bill 2928 to extend Group 2 retirement to additional Department of Children and Families social workers, and SEIU 509 witnesses described frequent transport of children, crisis response, threats, assaults, and other high-risk duties that they said match Group 2 work. Additional testimony supported House Bill 2943 for DDS service coordinators and supervisors, with witnesses describing home visits in unsafe conditions, transport of vulnerable individuals, direct care during staffing crises, and exposure to violence. House Bill 2899 drew support from the Association of Social Work Boards for social work field placement grants, incentives for supervisors, and expanded retirement benefits for DCF social workers. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2613, a local retirement bill for Salem police officer Kathleen Roachville, who described a severe line-of-duty injury during an arrest involving a combative person in a mental health crisis. Finally, Susan Smith Campbell testified for reclassifying certain DYS administrative officers into Group 2 because of their direct involvement in restraints, assaults, and crisis management. After testimony concluded, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.