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• bit about Senate File 388 and the state Veteran Cemetery burial fuel REM removal for spouses and dependents
• We charge it for the spouses and dependent children and others.
• </c><01:03:41.279><c> and</c><01:03:41.799><c> spouses</c> to the eligible dependents and spouses to
• children uh and and others um dependent children uh and and others um the<01:04:58.359><c> um</c><01
• We're charging what it costs to bury a spouse or dependent in our veteran cemeteries with dignity and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In the aftermath of a disaster, policyholders depend on these prompt payment protections enforced by
• So insurance has shifted from being the safety net that we've all paid for, that we have depended on,
• And families across the state are depending on us to ensure that insurance companies are financially
• Our financial solvency, our market conduct, and claims handling oversight all depend on insurers correcting
• It's hard for them to, A, comply, but, B, they may not have a greater risk for harm, depending on what

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on insurance transparency, claims handling, privacy, and regulatory enforcement. SB 877 and SB 878 by Senator Pérez addressed post-disaster claims practices: SB 877 would require insurers to disclose original and revised loss estimates and related claim materials to policyholders, while SB 878 would add automatic interest penalties for delayed claim decisions or payments and require written identification of disputed items. Fire survivors, consumer groups, AARP, the Department of Insurance, and other advocates supported both bills, while insurer groups moved to neutral after amendments. Both bills were voted out on roll call and reported to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 1054 by Senator Cabaldon, which would expand data sharing and reporting to improve workforce program evaluation and help counties verify work requirements for Medi-Cal and CalFresh using employer-reported hours worked. County officials, workforce advocates, and the Department of Insurance supported the measure, and no opposition was heard. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Committee on Labor and Employment. SB 1209 by Senator Allen, presented with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, would give the commissioner stronger enforcement tools to require insurers to carry out corrective actions identified in market conduct examinations, including fines and hearings for noncompliance. The commissioner and author said the bill would close an enforcement gap and improve accountability; there was no opposition testimony, but the bill was left on call after the roll. The committee also heard SB 354 on insurance privacy, presented by Senator Padilla on behalf of Pro Tem Limón, which would modernize insurance privacy rules by expanding consumer rights over personal data, limiting sale and use of sensitive information, and increasing disclosure requirements. Supporters said the bill updates outdated 1980s-era rules, while insurers, agents, and business groups raised concerns about scope, compliance burdens, and small-business impacts. Members indicated the bill was still being negotiated and would return in a revised form in the Privacy Committee.

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• In the aftermath of a disaster, policyholders depend on these prompt payment protections enforced by
• So insurance has shifted from being the safety net that we've all paid for, that we have depended on,
• And families across the state are depending on us to ensure that insurance companies are financially
• Our financial solvency, our market conduct, and claims handling oversight all depend on insurers correcting
• It's hard for them to, A, comply, but B, they may not have a greater risk for harm, depending on what

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• rod of the oppressor and thrown themselves on thy gracious protection, desiring to be henceforth dependent
• It's different depending upon where you're going.
• It just depends.
• And it's also indexed to inflation, so it'll go up depending upon the inflation rate as well each year
• The next eligibility review that's scheduled could be six months to as many as 36 months away, depending

Bills: HR218, HR219, HR220, HR221, HR222, HCR91, HCR92, HCR93, HR210, HR211, HR212, HR213, HR214, HR215, HR216, SCR29, SCR38, SB100, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, SCR23, HB276, HB508, HB512, HB599, HB632, HB656, HB998, HB1052, HB1084, HB1171, HB1193, HB1194, HB1204, HB1209, HB1250, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, HCR41, HCR76, HCR77, HCR63, HCR69, HCR86, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB167, HB227, HB243, HB321, HB335, HB398, HB492, HB624, HB689, HB708, HB804, HB906, HB926, HB955, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB985, HB1005, HB1029, HB1069, HB1077, HB1095, HB1104, HB1107, HB1187, HB1203, HB1217, HB1220, HB730, HB225, HB175, HB198, HB437, HB457, HB488, HB646, HB763, HB909, HB971, HB981, HB1066, HB1089, HB1125, HB1154, HB1231, HB1246, HB1248, HB1249, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, HCR32, HB59, HB617, HB897, HB911, HB1223, HB798, HB824, HB989, HB1140, HB1166, HB1244, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1113, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89

Keywords: EJ Fields, Shreveport, Louisiana, gospel music, commendation, resolution, honorary resolution, Billboard Gospel Airplay, Mediabase Gospel Airplay, Mercy Endureth, music award, ministry, artist recognition, cultural heritage, spiritual heritage, African American gospel, local hero, state commendation, St. Charles Parish, parish day

Summary: The House met with 89 members present and began with prayer, the pledge, and routine journal and leave requests. The early part of the session was largely ceremonial, with multiple personal privilege remarks recognizing visiting groups and special days at the Capitol, including St. Bernard Parish Day, Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day, ARPEC members, retired public servant Barney Arsenault, Deaf History Month, Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Young Farmers and Ranchers, Louisiana Housing Corporation participants, and Louisiana Hospital Day. The chamber also received Senate messages, including concurrence in several House concurrent resolutions, Senate passage of a number of bills, and a list of Senate resolutions lying over. The House then moved through a long series of resolutions and bills, many of them adopted without objection. Among the measures approved were resolutions designating or commending various observances and groups, and bills addressing inmate documentation upon release, court filings on letter-sized paper, safe harbor protections for trafficking victims, public benefits verification, travel meal reimbursement limits for state employees, the Governor’s Task Force on Impaired Driving, school emergency operation plans, justice of the peace jurisdiction in East Baton Rouge Parish, unaffiliated voter participation in party primaries, electronic monitoring rules, crime victims’ compensation terminology, the indigent defender fund threshold for small municipalities, sex offender identification procedures, the Office of State Public Defender, microbrewery special-event permits, alternative power sources for nursing facilities, relay attack device penalties, and a capital-case intellectual disability bill. Several of these passed overwhelmingly; some were temporarily returned to the calendar or tabled after passage. A few bills drew more discussion. HB 335 on citizenship verification for public benefits passed 77-17. HB 398, limiting meal reimbursements for state travel to GSA rates with an exception process, passed 62-32 after questions about scope and lodging. HB 906 on presidential preference primary qualification and party rules for unaffiliated voters passed 68-19. HB 897, protecting health data collected by pregnancy centers and imposing fines for unauthorized disclosure, passed 94-0 after an amendment and questions about its application. HB 1107 on intellectual disabilities in capital cases passed 75-11 after amendments informed by disability advocates. HB 1187, allowing Citizens Property Insurance to direct certain emergency assessment overages to the Fortify Homes Program or reserves, passed 87-9. HB 1220 on the State Board of Medical Examiners passed 95-0. The House also reconsidered and successfully revived HB 225 after suspending the rules, and several bills were returned to the calendar for later consideration, including HB 689 before it was later brought back and passed 84-7 after amendment. The session concluded with notice of additional Senate messages and upcoming floor scheduling.

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• It depends who's the author. It depends who's the author. You know how it works.
• It depends who's the author. You know how it works. No pressure, Senator McMath, no pressure.
• And more and more, the answer depends not only on scope, but on vision plan policy.
• And more and more, the answer depends not only on scope, but on vision plan policies.
• And more and more, the answer depends not only on scope, but on vision plan policies.

Bills: SCR37, SB145, SB237

Keywords: informed consent, healthcare, medical procedures, patient rights, surgeon general, regulatory review, adult residential care, generators, emergency power, health safety, Louisiana Department of Health, compliance, regulations, child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews

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• It's clinical words like depression, anxiety, suicide, chemical dependency and flag them and be required
• It's clinical words like depression, anxiety, suicide, chemical dependency and flag them and be required
• It's clinical words like depression, anxiety, suicide, chemical dependency and flag them and be required
• It's clinical words like depression, anxiety, suicide, chemical dependency and flag them and be required
• </c> anxiety, suicide, chemical dependency anxiety, suicide, chemical dependency and<00:21:17.919><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• across eastern Missouri, I have one of the largest concentrations of families, working families, that depend
• Senate Bill 40 boards depend on local property tax revenue as their primary source of funding.
• counting on us to open new doors for them, for every individual that's enrolled in our programs who depend
• But many times you have a lot of people out there that's depending on their paycheck to come in, because
• But many times you have a lot of people out there that's depending on their paycheck to come in.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• delinquency-type issues, and then we're also responsible for the cases involving social worker, such as dependency
• 03:01.200><c> status</c><00:03:01.599><c> offenses</c><00:03:02.159><c> are</c><00:03:02.959><c> dependent
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• 03:12.720><c> as</c> cases involving social worker such as cases involving social worker such as dependency
• </c> dependency neglect and abuse cases. dependency neglect and abuse cases.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Commonwealth’s Attorneys, County Attorneys, Prosecutor’s Advisory Council 00:00:18 Approval of Minutes 00:20:09 State Treasurer 00:20:33, 958, all

Summary: The meeting began with testimony from representatives of the Prosecutor’s Advisory Council, including county and commonwealth attorneys, on their proposed budget. They described the scope of their work in district and circuit court, juvenile and dependency cases, specialty courts, guardianship, involuntary hospitalization, and the Rocket Docket program. The witnesses emphasized that their budgets are overwhelmingly personnel costs and warned that proposed cuts could lead to layoffs, reduced retention, and loss of recently added positions. They also said the General Assembly’s recent salary classification plan had improved recruitment and retention, and that underfunding could reverse those gains. A major topic was the Rocket Docket program, which they said speeds lower-level cases through the system, reduces jail costs, and saves money for both counties and the state. They reported that in one circuit, average jail time for certain cases dropped from about 50 days to about 6 days. They also raised concerns that the Rocket Docket line item may not be clearly included in the committee substitute and asked for clarification on how the budget would treat it. In response, the chair said the intent was to move some of those items into the base budget, though the exact structure was still uncertain. The presenters also discussed a 2022 subsidy for county attorney employees tied to retirement contributions, saying it totals about $1.3 million and should not be reduced because the obligation remains. They said the budget would need to support the salary classification plan extensions, House Bill 8 subsidies, and a new case management system that they described as essential to modernizing operations and improving communication with victims and law enforcement. The chair thanked them for the testimony and indicated the committee would continue reviewing the budget. The committee then heard from Deputy State Treasurer Russell Weber, who reported that the treasury has now returned more than $90 million in unclaimed property to Kentuckians. He said the office faces ongoing fraud issues and requested funding for a dedicated legal counsel and a fraud investigator, along with outreach money to educate the public about unclaimed property. He also outlined several capital requests, including the final year of a printer-system lease and replacement of HVAC equipment in the treasury building. Members briefly joked with him about a mineral-rights bill and coal, but no votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and adjourning the meeting.

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• You know, all the smaller companies that are at risk, and some of it will depend on what the new BLM
• You know, all the smaller companies that are at risk, and some of it will depend on what the new BLM
• :10:25.680><c> will</c> that are at risk and some of it will that are at risk and some of it will depend
• on what the new BLM rule looks depend on what the new BLM rule looks like.<00:10:29.200><c> you</c><
• I think over time more companies, and like I said, it really depends on what the BLM does because if

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

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• So depending on when they actually get hired, they typically have one shot.
• So depending on when they actually get hired, they typically have one shot to get this certification.
• And depending on their hire date, they might not even hit that time frame.
• Sometimes you might have another; it all depends on the date of hire.
• It depends on the contracts they have with the serving utility that may be taking that power from them

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took testimony on each. SB 6013 would update ski lift terminology in State Parks law to include aerial tramways, tows, and conveyors; the sponsor and Washington State Parks said it is a simple technical update and a companion to a House bill previously passed by the committee. SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the time a non-certified on-site wastewater inspector may work under supervision before becoming certified; the sponsor and local public health witnesses said the change would help retain staff because the certification exam is difficult, offered only twice a year, and often results in turnover if the deadline is missed. The committee also heard ESB 6246, which would change policy for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act. The bill would require Ecology to produce a new report on post-2034 allowance reductions and leakage risk, and would require EITEs to submit periodic assessments of technically and economically feasible emissions-reduction options, reviewed by a licensed engineer. Supporters said the bill is a necessary first step to plan for decarbonization while keeping industry in Washington; environmental groups urged stronger third-party verification and clearer reporting, while industry groups supported the general framework but asked for changes on leakage analysis, confidentiality, and penalties. Ecology supported the overall direction but raised concerns about implementation language and resource needs. Finally, SSB 5982 would expand Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to include port districts that distribute electricity and certain large self-generating or affected market customers, while preserving some exemptions for pre-existing cogeneration and certain PUDs. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes so all new generation is subject to clean electricity standards, especially as ports and data centers explore behind-the-meter or fossil generation. Opponents from industrial and business groups argued the bill could sweep in facilities that were not intended to be covered and could create additional costs during a period of tight power supply. Ecology and Commerce testified that the bill would clarify CETA but noted possible effects on no-cost allowance allocations under the Climate Commitment Act. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing.

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• It depends on the form of sentence, right.
• We can transition you to another program, such as a CRJ, depending on where you start.
• We can transition you to another program, such as a CRJ, depending on where you start.
• Depending on the percentage of population of life is that you’re including, right?
• When we look at national standards for APPA, 50 is that, like, golden number depending on how you're

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Criminal Justice Reform 3.0 heard a presentation from the Massachusetts Parole Board focused on how parole works with the Department of Correction, county houses of correction, sheriffs, probation, and community providers to support reentry and public safety. Chair Angela Gomez described the board’s mission, organizational structure, and 2024 activity, including institutional release hearings, life-sentence hearings, victim-notification events, pardons, commutations, and the supervision of nearly 3,000 committed parolees. She emphasized that the board is increasingly using evidence-based practices, risk assessment tools, and individualized conditions, including more structured GPS use and graduated sanctions, rather than relying on a purely punitive model. Commission members and sheriffs asked for more detailed breakdowns of parole and supervision data, including the difference between releases from Massachusetts custody and all releases under supervision, the average length of supervision, the share of lifers, revocations, and how many people are on dual supervision with probation. The board said it would provide follow-up data on length of stay, housing, employment, treatment participation, and outcomes. Members also discussed why some people refuse parole, noting that refusals can be driven by pending cases, a desire to avoid supervision, or a preference for a shorter custodial sentence over a longer supervised release or treatment placement. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on collaboration and shared resources across agencies, including MASH housing, community justice support centers, CRJ beds, sheriff-run programs such as HOPE and Rocky Hill, and UMass partnerships on risk assessment and community pathways. Speakers said the main gaps are not duplication but limited housing, treatment, and mental health capacity, especially for older people, people with substance use needs, and difficult-to-place populations such as sex offenders and arson offenders. The commission also received an update on the Matus decision: 210 individuals were identified as affected, 144 were immediately parole-eligible, 100 hearings had been completed, 10 were scheduled, and the rest were being processed as eligibility dates were confirmed. The meeting ended with plans for a March 9 public hearing and a request that members who have not toured facilities do so before future votes on correctional policy.

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• So it depends on the age of the child, and oftentimes the school-age care is provided in the same space
• So we're going to be feeding the bear with this bill, and we're going to make the bear dependent.
• And that's going to hurt those families who have become dependent.
• It depends on the world economy and who controls the oil.
• And point me to the page, Madam Chair, because it depends on where. Okay.

Bills: SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department

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• So depending on the date of hire, you might have one chance to pass the test.
• uses and include development of freight rail-dependent uses on land adjacent to... ...January 19th.
• uses and include development of freight rail-dependent uses on land adjacent to...
• Thank you. ...and include development of freight rail-dependent uses on land adjacent to short-line railroads
• transportation element, and modify development regulations to include development of freight rail-dependent

Bills: SB5633, SB6279, SB6291, SB6274, SB6309, SB5903, SB6016, SB5820, SB6132, SB6189

Keywords: land subdivision, zoning, property development, local government authority, real estate, infrastructure, wildfire, wildland urban interface, WUI, building code, fire-resistant construction, defensible space, hazard map, risk map, state building code council, department of natural resources, fire marshal, regional fire defense board, roofing standards, exterior walls

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• Washington's food security depends on helping farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions, market
• Washington's food security depends on helping farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions, food
• security depends on helping farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions, market demands, and
• So it's just a huge benefit to have beavers in this system in our snowpack-dependent system.
• So it's just a huge benefit to have beavers in this system in our snowpack dependent system.

Bills: SB6104, SB6241, SJM8015, SB6318

Keywords: agriculture, protection, state regulation, farmers, land use, sustainability, steelhead, conservation, wildlife, fishing, environmental protection, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, fees, fishing industry, regulations

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• The business is varied, so I think it's going to depend a little bit.
• If adopted, If adopted, our tourism-dependent industries are given the authority to work together to
• bill works, which is just sets up the framework for us to have our own conversations as tourism-dependent
• framework was set that way through that so we could have that as our foundation, as our tourism-dependent
• Collectively, they've raised $16 million, and they have programs in place depending on this money.

Bills: HB2278, HB2325, HB2481, HB2503

Keywords: tourism, promotion areas, state funding, economic development, community engagement, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers

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• So it depends.
• So it depends on where that plane fueled up.
• that was a very, very successful ad campaign because they were trying to prove that Maytags were dependable
• Every day, Washingtonians depend on a reliable grid to heat and cool our homes, run our businesses, power
• Many of our members are focused on efficiency and reliability because their businesses depend on it every

Bills: SB6124, SB5652

Keywords: appliance affordability, cost index, energy efficiency, consumer protection, Washington state, aviation, airport noise, air pollution, environmental justice, health disparities, public health, ultrafine particulate matter, black carbon, nitrogen dioxide, volatile organic compounds, asthma, heart disease, cancer, sleep disruption, hypertension

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• Programs can take around two to five years to complete, depending on the trade, and must include a minimum
• They usually negotiate sometimes two times a day because things depend on variety and tree structure.
• He said that in their operation they usually negotiate sometimes two times a day because things depend
• He said they sometimes negotiate two times a day because things depend on variety and tree structure.
• So it would depend on the individual circumstances for that worker as to whether or not they would apply

Bills: HB2405, HB2406, HB2471, HB2478, HB2492

Keywords: mental health, PTSD, treatment program, research, pilot program, veteran support, trauma, healthcare funding, labor, communication, Department of Labor and Industries, workplace standards, modernization, collective bargaining, labor relations, employee rights, union representation, non-covered employees, wage enforcement, labor standards

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• Given our limited time today, I might follow up with you after, depending on the question.
• I think there's a lot there, and I think some of it sometimes depends on who you ask.
• But the And I think some of it sometimes depends on who you ask, but the patient, if they are insured
• With regard to the cost to the state, with there is, depending on whether the...
• Health centers, our state's primary care safety net, depend on the 340B program.

Bills: HB2145, HB1828, HB2155, HB2437

Keywords: 340B drug pricing, healthcare access, patient rights, discounted medications, manufacturer limitations, health professions, plasma donation, physician substitutes, medical regulation, nursing titles, healthcare, regulation, professional standards, licensure, accreditation, opioid treatment, health services, fee authority, public health, 904

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• And depending on the topic, we go even deeper.
• Within the context of our committee and schools specifically, I think the answer depends on exactly what
• And depending on what the circumstances is, a school district will be engaged with different ones.
• Students and families depend on us after establishing rapport and trust with school staff, and funneling
• House Bill 1634 provides a backbone to ensure that support isn't dependent on a student's zip code or

Bills: HB1634

Keywords: mental health, behavioral support, education, school districts, student assistance, 904, all

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• And depending on the topic, we go even deeper.
• Within the context of our committee and schools specifically, I think the answer depends on exactly what
• And depending on what the circumstances is, a school district will be engaged with different ones.
• Students and families depend on us after establishing rapport and trust with school staff and funneling
• House Bill 1634 provides a backbone to ensure that support isn't dependent on a student's zip code or

Summary: The House Education Committee held a work session on the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group and its school-based behavioral health and suicide prevention subgroup, followed by a public hearing on House Bill 1634, as amended in a proposed second substitute. Work group leaders Lisa Callan and Tisha Kirschbaum described the group’s statewide, cross-agency structure, its Washington Thriving strategic plan, and the goal of moving toward a more integrated “system of care” for children and youth. They emphasized that behavioral health, physical health, and education are interconnected, that families and schools often face a fragmented system, and that Washington’s youth flourishing outcomes show a need for stronger supports. Committee members raised concerns about regional disparities, rural access, language and cultural responsiveness, and the burden on schools and educators, while the presenters stressed that schools should be supported to identify needs and connect students to outside clinical services rather than carry the full burden themselves. Representative My-Linh Thai and Christian Stark then outlined the school-based subgroup’s work and recommendations. They said the subgroup meets monthly, includes students, parents, educators, providers, and agencies, and has focused on prevention, early identification, early intervention, and crisis response in schools. For the 2026 session, the subgroup recommended maintaining current investments in school behavioral health programs, strengthening statewide guidance on school behavioral health, and creating a coordinated technical assistance and training network for schools. They explained that the proposed substitute for HB 1634 would direct OSPI and the educational service districts to work with behavioral health agencies and community partners to conduct a needs assessment, map resources, and build a statewide framework for technical assistance and training, with public posting required by August 1, 2027. Testimony in support came from school staff, OSPI, behavioral health professionals, students, parents, and advocacy groups, who described high student anxiety, suicide risk, staffing shortages, and the need for coordinated, accessible supports. One witness from a psychiatric watchdog group opposed the bill, arguing it could increase labeling and drugging rather than holistic care. No vote was taken in the transcript provided.