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• under the health coverage plan for anti-cancer medications as part of high-deductible health plan policies
• is so important, and thank y'all for getting in the weeds on this, digging into the laws and the policies
• I'm digging into the laws and the policies and making sure we have in place.

Bills: HB591, HB766

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, cancer treatment, anti-cancer medications, health insurance, copayment, cost-sharing, health policy, 974, senate, all

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• </c> for for the good polic chief policy for for the good polic chief policy director<01:11:12.960><c
• best to comply with that policy.
• </c> before, Rocky Mountain Power is a policy before, Rocky Mountain Power is a policy taker<01:38:38.880
• </c> comply with that policy. comply with that policy.

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

Bills: SJ0001, SF0017

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, forestry management, good neighbor authority, state lands, employee funding, donations, revolving account, 916, all

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• statewide nonprofit that supports equitable, sustainable homeownership through education, advising, and policy
• education, homeownership<00:09:31.400><c> advising,</c><00:09:31.880><c> and</c><00:09:32.000><c> policy
• </c> homeownership advising, and policy work. homeownership advising, and policy work.

Bills: HF2614, HF3587, HF3589, HF3588

Keywords: homeowners associations, local government, building permits, housing policy, residential development, voter access, polling place, elections, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, transparency, 1183, house

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• The nexus between the goals of much of what is outlined in this policy doesn't really give direct benefit
• I think it's really important that we use the funding wisely, and I would urge a no vote on this policy
• the Washingtonians, the working families of Washington, that are having to bear the weight of this policy

Bills: HB2159, HB2251, HB2521

Keywords: preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, 904, all

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met in executive session on three bills. For House Bill 2159, which creates the pre-K Promise account for ECEAP, the committee adopted Amendment Clark 333 to clarify that account funds may support any children enrolled in ECEAP, not just the entitlement population. Members then voted 29-0 with two excused to report the bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation, with supporters emphasizing expanded early learning access and the role of philanthropic funding. For House Bill 2251, dealing with Climate Commitment Act accounts and revenue distribution, staff briefed a proposed substitute and two Dye amendments. The committee rejected both amendments: one would have expanded allowable uses to include items such as buoys, trails, small forest landowner grants, drought and water quality projects, outdoor recreation, and marina support; the other would have restored annual rather than biennial reporting. After debate over revenue priorities, transparency, and the structure of CCA spending, the substitute bill passed 18-12 with one excused. For House Bill 2521, which would allow the Washington State Patrol to set firearm background check fees to cover program costs, the committee considered seven amendments. All were rejected, including proposals to remove indirect costs from the fee calculation, exempt low-income residents, people near less restrictive home placements, veterans and active military, domestic violence victims, counties with fewer officers per capita, and to delay the effective date until Washington no longer has the fewest officers per capita. Supporters argued the bill would make the program cost-based and reduce general fund subsidy; opponents argued it would create barriers to firearm access and lacked oversight. The bill passed 18-12 with one excused and was reported out with a do pass recommendation.

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• Outlines a policy for schools to administer OTC meds if a parent right gives written permission and provides
• I'm the director of public policy for the Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission
• This policy helps destigmatize mental health care reinforcing that seeking help is both normal and okay

Bills: SB207, SB611, SB920, SB1174, SB1207, SB1325, SB1396, SB1551, SB1619

Keywords: SB 207, Texas Education Code, public school attendance, excused absence, mental health appointment, mental health care, behavioral health, school district, student absenteeism, same-day return, health care professionals, physician certification, religious holy days, court appearance, DFPS, foster care, education policy, student wellness, school mental health, attendance policy

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• Public Policy K-12 Policy Analyst.
• I serve as Vice President of Policy with the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
• I'm a K-12 policy analyst at the Texas public policy foundation, and I'm here to speak in favor of SB
• We call them shadow policy.
• is the grievance policy.

Bills: SB12, SB1565, SB13, SJR12, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB112, SB400, SB813, SB 12, SB 13

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, school district, grievance procedure, public education, diversity and inclusion, funding penalties, school libraries, library advisory councils, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, constitutional amendment, school choice

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• Singleton, South, Sadie Becknell, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Liz Mangum, Policy Institute
• Singleton, South, Sadie Becknell, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Liz Mangum, Policy Institute
• That's a different policy.
• Will Hall with the Louisiana Baptist Public Policy.
• It does not ensure these policies are effective.

Bills: HCR47, HB628, HB737, HB1008, HB1062, HB1079, HB1112

Keywords: mandatory reporter, child abuse training, online training, Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Education, educator requirements, early childhood education, microcenter, school board, cooperative endeavor, economic disadvantage, vaccination, meningococcal disease, school entry, immunization requirements, public health, academic freedom, free speech, retaliation, faculty rights

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• I'm the policy director. State Shield, Black State Armor, is working at the state level.
• I guess, advise more policy in the legislature.
• Hi, Madeline Batson, Director of Policy Research. Years, three years?
• Hi, Madeline Batson, Director of Policy Research at the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.
• Hi again, I'm Madeline Batson, Director of Policy and Research at the Louisiana Policy Institute for

Bills: HB113, HB342, HB632, HB690, HB1003, HB1078, HB1132, HB1146

Keywords: grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding

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• bill itself, the bill would require the State Board of Education to adopt a model sick leave day policy
• Uh, the other the bill would require the sick leave policy to allow employees to donate sick leave directly
• </c> model sick leave day policy. model sick leave day policy.
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• </c> implement a sick leave uh a bank policy implement a sick leave uh a bank policy and<00:05:03.840

Bills: SB211, SB305, SB300, SB211, SB305, SB300

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact

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• sponsored by Senator Warnick, and this is about having the Washington State Institute for Public Policy
• Chapin Hall is an independent, nonpartisan policy research center with decades of experience in child
• across all income levels, and singling out SNAP families is stigmatizing and ineffective public health policy
• My expertise is in the economic evaluation of health and nutrition policies.

Bills: SB6007, SB6186, SB6212

Keywords: assessment practices, public policy, children, youth, families, evaluation, outcomes, SNAP, nutrition, public health, food access, unhealthy foods, benefit program, assistance, pilot program, state support, public welfare, 904, all

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee heard three bills on February 2. Senate Bill 6212, sponsored by Sen. Nobles, would create a Department of Commerce pilot program called the Families with Children Benefit Pilot, providing $300 per child per month to up to 1,000 eligible households for 24 months, with a control group receiving $20 per month. Committee staff said the pilot would begin in 2027 and require a report to the Legislature on whether a statewide program should be adopted. Sen. Nobles and several supporters argued the bill would reduce child poverty, improve family stability, and provide data on cash assistance; no vote was taken. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6186, sponsored by Sen. Warnick, which would direct DSHS to seek a federal waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to buy candy and sweetened beverages. Staff noted a preliminary fiscal note of about $781,000 in the first biennium and $320,000 in the next, with costs tied to applying for and implementing the waiver. Sen. Warnick said she was open to possible carve-outs or a narrower approach. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with anti-hunger advocates, public health experts, grocers, and current or former SNAP users arguing the bill would be stigmatizing, hard to administer, costly for retailers and the state, and unlikely to improve diets; one witness supported the measure as a nutrition policy. Senate Bill 6707, also sponsored by Sen. Warnick, would have WSIPP study DCYF’s screening tools and risk assessment processes for child welfare referrals and their effects on outcomes such as services, placements, re-referrals, and fatalities. DCYF said it supports evaluating its risk assessment work but is already doing similar work with Chapin Hall, including piloting the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale, and asked how the bill would avoid duplication. The committee heard testimony on all three bills and then adjourned; members were reminded that amendments for Wednesday’s executive session are due by noon the next day.

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• The policy also provides an incentive.
• policy are in place.
• policy are in place. considering these policy enhancements after the essential components of an allocation
• policy are in place.
• EITE allowance allocation policies on leakage risk and competitiveness in concert with other state policies

Bills: HB2272, HB2285, HB2296

Keywords: ski areas, winter sports, terminology update, recreation, regulatory changes, carbon capture, clean energy, environmental regulation, sustainability, green technology, distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, energy policy, 904, all

Summary: The committee began with member and staff introductions, then held a work session on emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) facilities under Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. Ecology staff reviewed how cap-and-invest works, explained that EITEs receive most allowances at no cost through 2034, and summarized a recent report recommending that future EITE allocation be adjusted to fit within the cap, with possible consignment of some allowance value into decarbonization projects. Quebec officials described their cap-and-trade system, including a consignment approach that withholds part of free allocations, holds the value for facilities to use on approved mitigation projects, and has been used to encourage investment without plant closures. Members asked about facility closures, leakage, safety, and how Quebec’s program works; Ecology said it was not aware of EITE closures and noted the report’s policy options were intended to balance competitiveness, emissions reductions, and revenue needs. The committee then heard House Bill 2296, which would expand distributed energy resources by creating rules for portable plug-in solar devices and meter-mounted devices. The sponsor said the bill is meant to lower upfront costs and barriers for renters and homeowners who want to electrify or add small solar systems. Supporters from Bright Saver and Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility said the bill would make small solar more accessible and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Opponents and others with concerns, including Avista, Puget Sound Energy, the Association of Washington Business, the Certified Electrical Workers of Washington, the Department of Labor and Industries, and the Washington Public Utility District Association, raised safety, interconnection, worker-protection, and utility-oversight concerns, noting the lack of established standards for some of the devices and the need for utilities to know what is connected to their systems. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2285, which would allow natural gas generation paired with carbon capture, utilization, mineralization, or storage to count as compliant under the Clean Energy Transformation Act. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill would provide a firm, dispatchable power option to address reliability, transmission constraints, and rising demand while reducing emissions compared with conventional gas. Support came from industry and labor groups, including Carbon Quest, Puget Sound Energy, the Northwest Gas Association, the Association of Washington Business, and the IBEW. Opponents, including Northwest Energy Coalition, Renewable Northwest, and Climate Solutions, argued the bill would weaken CETA’s 100% clean electricity goal by allowing resources that still emit carbon to qualify, and said renewables and storage are the better path. The Alliance of Western Energy Consumers also raised cost concerns, saying carbon capture projects could increase rates.

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• Uh, Kentucky Office of Policy interns concluded 2026 annual report interviews.
• </c> Next on the agenda is an update from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. Mr.
• I'm director of the Office of Drug Control Policy.
• I joined that office two months policy.
• , which is an for Substance Abuse Policy, which is an umbrella<00:24:02.159><c> agency</c><00:24:02.480

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:08 Approval of Minutes 00:43 KOAP Report 00:59 KY Office of Drug Control Policy 23:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on September 18, 2025, approved the July 10 minutes, and received Brandon Reid’s monthly report on Kentucky agriculture development and finance activity for July and August. Reid emphasized the long-running structure created under House Bill 611 and Senate Bill 28, the role of county agriculture development councils in all 120 counties, and the importance of the program as a national model for supporting Kentucky agriculture. He also introduced new staff and interns, including a new loan programs manager, Rachel Coward, and project manager Kylie Davis. For July, the development board reported $3.4 million invested in agriculture and the finance corporation reported $3.1 million in loans. Highlights included 11 county council meetings, site visits, program reviews, and 18 project reports. July approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased farm animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, infrastructure loans, an agriculture processing loan, and beginning farmer loans. Staff also noted that all 120 counties had submitted their required five-year comprehensive plans on schedule. Bill McCloskey then highlighted several funded projects, including Dino’s Farm LLC in Jefferson County, which received support to purchase a meat processing facility and equipment, with the goal of creating market opportunities for goat, sheep, and cattle producers and establishing Kentucky’s first halal meat processing facility. Other projects included a veterinarian facility project to address large animal vet shortages and Grow Appalachia at Berea College, which provides technical assistance and market support for small-scale and eastern Kentucky producers. Members discussed the need for programs such as high tunnels and other small-scale opportunities in rural areas, and staff noted related resources such as CAPE and NRCS funding. For August, the board reported $500,000 in development board investments and just over $3 million in finance corporation loans, along with fewer staff activities than July but continued county council, site visit, and project review work. August approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, agriculture infrastructure loans, beginning farmer loans, and a horticulture incentives loan. Additional project updates included another veterinary equipment purchase, emergency safety equipment in Graves County, and a food safety and efficiency incentive for Jared Cornet.

Bills: SB166, HB365, HB272, HB232, HB234, SB278, SB277

Keywords: Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, sex education, abstinence, public schools, parental consent, human reproductive process, teen pregnancy, educational policy, sexual risk avoidance, 1136, house, all

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• or non-renewal of a property insurance policy.
• </c><00:31:35.840><c> or</c> requirements for cancellation or requirements for cancellation or non-renewal
• At the time of your purchase, did you understand the store's policy regarding returns and refunds?
• ,</c><00:41:22.680><c> then</c> approve of the no returns policy, then approve of the no returns policy
• </c> what your policy is." what your policy is."

Bills: HB1511, HB1535, HB1642, HB1753, HB1810, HB2282, HB2614

Keywords: consumer protection, unsolicited mail, unsolicited email, junk mail, spam email, deceptive marketing, misleading solicitation, high-pressure sales, vehicle warranty, auto warranty, service contract, home warranty, license renewal, registration renewal, government impersonation, affiliation disclosure, direct mail, email marketing, consumer fraud, refund

Summary: The committee heard several consumer-protection and insurance measures. HB 1511 HD2 would prohibit unsolicited mail or email using high-pressure tactics or falsely implying affiliation with another entity; it drew support from the Office of Consumer Protection, the DCCA Insurance Division, and the Service Contract Industry Council, with some written support and at least one opposition. HB 1535 HD2, concerning automated external defibrillators and a tax-related provision for devices installed in certain public accommodations, received comments from DOTAX and the Tax Foundation, with additional support from the Department of Health and other groups. HB 1642 HD1 would ban ownership or operation of digital financial asset transaction kiosks that accept U.S. currency; it was strongly supported by OCP, the Attorney General, and AARP, while kiosk operators and industry representatives opposed the ban and urged a regulatory approach instead, including licensing, transaction limits, refunds, and other safeguards. Members questioned whether federal action could preempt the bill and whether a licensure regime could be funded through a surcharge, but no action was taken during the discussion. The committee also took up HB 1753 on social media account deletion and permanent erasure of personal information, with OCP standing on its initial comments and TechNet and Will Caron in support. HB 1810 HD2 would impose prompt payment and financial reporting requirements on professional solicitors selling donated tangible property on behalf of charities; Goodwill Hawaii testified in strong support, emphasizing donor trust and transparency, and several nonprofit and business groups submitted supportive testimony. HB 2282 HD1, which would require explanations for premium increases and clarify insurance licensing and cancellation/non-renewal procedures, was supported by the Insurance Division and OCP; a vice chair asked for complaint data related to condo associations, and a member noted that the same agencies had previously opposed similar Senate bills. Finally, HB 2614 HD1 would require cosmetics merchants to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified time frames and improve signage requirements; OCP said the bill addressed longstanding complaints about high-pressure sales tactics and no-return policies, citing over 180 complaints and survey results showing most complainants did not understand the policy and felt misled.

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• Members, this bill relates to the school district and open enrollment charter school policies regarding

Bills: HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures

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• Welcome to the February 27th, 2025, Minnesota House State Government Finance and Policy Committee.
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• </c><00:31:43.679><c> so</c> with a referral to education policy so with a referral to education policy
• We’ll move to Education Policy.

Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy

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• I think this is good public policy. Thank you very much. Are there any questions of the sponsor?

Bills: S0888, S1516, S1562

Keywords: professional services, design professionals, contracting parties, indemnification, public policy, caller identification, telecommunications, fraud prevention, STIR/SHAKEN, telecom regulations, call blocking, consumer protection, motor vehicle, franchise, dealership, distribution, licensee, successor, franchise agreement

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met with all members present and took up three bills. On Senate Bill 1562, as amended by a strike-all, Senator Trumbull explained that the measure would apply only to new vehicle brands and would limit any one dealer or dealer group to no more than one-third of statewide sales after a brand reaches 1,000 vehicles in Florida, with the stated goal of promoting competition and preventing manufacturers from concentrating sales through a single dealer. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. Senator Smith later asked to be recorded in the negative on this bill, and Senator Yarbrough asked to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1562 and SB 888. The committee then heard Senate Bill 888 by Senator Martin, which would limit professional services contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects so they are liable only for their own negligence or that of those under their supervision, extend those protections from public to private contracts, void broader indemnity clauses, require a professional standard of care, and prohibit additional-insured requirements. There was no debate or opposition, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, Senator Garcia presented Senate Bill 1516 on caller identification information, citing the volume of robocalls and fraud losses among older adults. The bill would prohibit misleading caller ID practices, require telecommunications companies to provide accurate originating number and location information, create penalties for violations, and require STIR/SHAKEN authentication or a comparable framework. Two appearance forms were filed in support from the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar and AARP, and Senator Smith voiced support during debate. The committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting concluded with closing remarks and adjournment.

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• The Board of Natural Resources sets policies regarding DNR's management of those lands and resources,
• We have a commissioner's order that guides that work, as well as a tribal consultation policy.
• That's not science-based policy.
• It simply codifies existing policy already contained in the four WDFW agency plans.
• It's not going to... ...dollars a year because of this, not implementing those policies.

Bills: SB5838, SB5960, SB6097

Keywords: tribal representation, natural resources, board of natural resources, environmental policy, community involvement, ungulate populations, wildlife management, habitat restoration, conservation, sustainability, Indian tribes, conservation futures program, federal recognition, environmental protection, 904, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5838, which would add a federally recognized tribal representative to the State Board of Natural Resources beginning in 2026. The Department of Natural Resources commissioner and tribal affairs director supported the bill, saying a board seat would add a vote and direct participation in decisions affecting trust lands, while not replacing existing tribal consultation. Senator Kaufman, the prime sponsor, said the measure is about inclusion and equity and suggested she would be open to an amendment adding both an east-side and west-side tribal representative. Supporters from the Colville and Yakama tribes emphasized tribal forest management expertise and the importance of tribal voice in state land stewardship. Counties and some economic interests did not oppose tribal participation in principle but raised concerns about fiduciary duties to county trust beneficiaries and said they had not been consulted. The hearing closed with written testimony totals reported as 33 pro, 107 con, and 2 other. The committee then heard Senate Bill 5960, which would require Fish and Wildlife to designate certain ungulate populations as at risk when they fall 25% below a 10-year average and to begin predator mitigation, including possible wolf removals and translocation, along with annual reporting and renewed deer counts. Senator Short said the bill responds to declining deer herds and a lack of management balance, especially in northeast Washington. Supporters, including hunters, ranchers, and some conservation advocates, argued the bill would codify existing agency plans and respond to local declines. Opponents, including the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Kettle Range Conservation Group, Washington Wildlife First, Sierra Club, Humane World for Animals, and others, said state and university research shows wolves are not the main driver of ungulate declines, pointing instead to habitat, forage, drought, disease, and vehicle collisions; they warned predator control would have limited value and could worsen conflicts. The Department of Fish and Wildlife said it supports the intent of the bill but has concerns about feasibility, cost, and the need for legislative approval for some actions. Written testimony totals were reported as 1,197 pro, 352 con, and 2 other. In a work session on Lake Washington salmon predation, Larry Phillips and Muckleshoot Tribal fisheries director Jason Schaffler described efforts to reduce invasive and predatory fish in the Lake Washington system, including walleye, rock bass, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, American shad, and northern pike. They said these species are heavily impacting sockeye and Chinook smolts and that targeted suppression has already improved understanding and may improve salmon survival further. They asked for continued and modest sustained funding to expand removal efforts, noting prior state support and a recent King County emergency appropriation. Senators asked about the methods for suppression, invasive species prevention, and the effect of prior budget cuts; the presenters said larger fish are being selectively removed and that more programmatic funding would help scale the work. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1697, which would add federally recognized tribes as eligible participants in the conservation futures program. Staff explained the program allows counties to levy a property tax for open space, timber, and farmland conservation, and the bill would extend eligibility to tribes with an estimated Department of Revenue fiscal note of about $273,000. The Washington Farmland Trust and Tulalip Tribe supported the bill, saying it would improve partnerships, allow tribes to access county conservation funds, and help preserve farmland, salmon habitat, and other lands for long-term stewardship. Tulalip described current collaborative conservation projects and said the change would be voluntary for counties, landowners, and tribes. Senator Short asked about county approval processes, and Tulalip explained that each county sets its own criteria and priorities for conservation futures projects.

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• So it will also serve as a platform to bring in other policy perspectives and other policy aspects that
• They're not mandating any sort of policy that needs to be pursued.
• It is only to study, find truth, find, you know, Policy proposals.
• Jenstrom-Gaynor, committee policy analyst.
• Jen Sturmgainer, Committee Policy Analyst.

Bills: AB328, AB397

Keywords: Juneteenth, education, economic commission, cultural affairs, racial healing, policy recommendations, African-American studies, higher education, fee waivers, Native American students, unaccompanied youth, academic progress, Nevada System of Higher Education, 909, all