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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
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- Returning charity care to its historical standard would be a significant help.
- are substantially equivalent to DOH standards.
- The director of fire protection also inspects hospitals to enforce standards for fire protection.
- are substantially equivalent to DOH standards.
- The bill also also inspects hospitals to enforce standards for fire protection.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
anesthesia services, healthcare access, reimbursement, patient care, equitable treatment, emergency services, healthcare outcomes, health infrastructure, system improvement, charity care, residency requirements, medical assistance, low-income, HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- And a great example of that is the unit pricing guide referenced by the National Institute of Standards
- journalists, we do not advocate for any particular policy position and abide by independent reporting standards
- At its core, House Bill 2503 is about building trust with a practical transparency standard for training
- In its core, House Bill 2503 is about building trust with a practical transparency standard for training
- Are they held to the same standard of providing the same, you know, nutrition label of what's in the
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
WA
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- a consumer before a default judgment is entered must contain certain information and provides a standard
- Under current law and standard practice, law enforcement and animal control do not force entry into a
- That is already the standard, and it is working.
- Sam Hatzin Beeler continued: “According to the University of Washington’s self-sufficiency standard data
- Secondly, the NRA is concerned with the safety of this bill and the overreaching standards that it imposes
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- question is related to that and the fiscal note that I found had zero fiscal note, to meet the academic standards
- Continued need for additional capacity and standard for pre-designed design and construction, and then
- I'm not, I couldn't find anything on this national standard thing.
- This change would allow DCYF and families to implement licensing standards that are clear, consistent
- And in consultation with the School for the Deaf and the standard practices that we would typically want
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, risk assessment, investigation, child abuse, neglect, HB 2219, child care licensing, early learning, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, Washington child care, preschool licensing, family child care, child care centers, nature-based child care, outdoor preschool, mixed-age ratios, staff-to-child ratio, group size, zero tolerance
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- allows commercial property owners to voluntarily finance qualifying capital improvements such as energy
- These are necessary but difficult to finance projects such as water efficiency, energy upgrades, and
- It strengthens Arizona's business investment climate, encourages job creation with high standards, promotes
- It strengthens Arizona's business investment climate, encourages job creation with high standards, promotes
Committees:
House Rural Economic Development , House House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Keywords:
utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, appropriation, Apache Junction, tourism, recreation, Superstition trails, funding, infrastructure, C-PACE, capital expenditure, special assessment, property improvement, local government financing, energy efficiency, water conservation
WA
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- Megan McFadden, staff to the House Environment and Energy Committee.
- any year before 2008 to have one of its boilers in compliance with certain greenhouse gas emission standards
- removes the limitation that agencies have on imposing additional greenhouse gas requirements or a standard
- As you heard from Megan, in 2011 then-Governor Gregoire and TransAlta, a Canadian energy company, entered
- although I think in this particular location and with the infrastructure already in place and the energy
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
coal-fired plant, preferential treatment, energy policy, electric generation, regulatory reform, land bank, land banking authority, affordable housing, housing crisis, housing supply, public corporation, public housing authority, nonprofit housing, tax-foreclosed property, blight remediation, redevelopment, anti-displacement, equity, redlining, racial segregation
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
State Government
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- He said the right regulatory posture is not to impose a one-size-fits-all cumbersome standard that would
- He said the right regulatory posture is not to impose a one-size-fits-all cumbersome standard that would
- cumbersome impose a one-size cumbersome one-sizefits-all<00:20:37.200><c> cumbersome</c><00:20:38.320><c> standard
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Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- So we often in our state do not adopt the federal standards on safety issues. So I urge a yes vote.
- Applicants must meet certain standards and be approved by L&I to become a member of the network.
- Applicants must meet certain standards and be approved by L&I to become a member of the network.
- Without standards like these, we could see longer claim durations, higher costs, and less predictable
- It provides the same standard that you and I would enjoy under our private health insurance.
Bills:
SB5847 , SB6067 , SB6136 , SB6014 , SB5972 , SB5869 , SB5874 , SB6058 , SB6039 , SB5944 , SB6188
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
workers' compensation, industrial insurance, injured workers, medical provider network, occupational health, occupational medicine, medical care access, L&I, Department of Labor and Industries, self-insured employers, state fund claims, utilization review, provider credentialing, provider network, treatment guidelines, evidence-based medicine, claims management, claims managers, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 12th, 2026
Education Policy
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- Well, from the bill, but it won't be, you know, it will be researched and put into the standards that
- Sometimes it's better to put things in the standards or the regulations than it is the actual law.
- put<00:05:12.800><c> things</c><00:05:12.960><c> in</c><00:05:13.199><c> the</c><00:05:13.360><c> standards
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- the standards or the regulations<00:05:14.960><c> than</c><00:05:15.199><c> it</c><00:05:15.360><c>
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
marriage, religious solemnization, probate court, marriage license, traditional practices, HB604, Alabama veteran tag program, distinctive license plate, veteran license tag, radiation-exposed veterans, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, nuclear weapons cleanup, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, motor vehicle tag, special license plate, military and veterans affairs, Cold War veterans
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Labor and Workplace Standards Committee hearing.
- shared understanding that wage theft hurts workers, communities, and the integrity of our labor standards
- is limited to qualified service personnel for the maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of energy
- is limited to qualified service personnel for the maintenance, repair, or occasional monitoring of energy
- is limited to qualified service personnel for the maintenance repair or occasional monitoring of energy
Bills:
HB2479 , HB2091 , HB2105 , HB2107 , HB2151 , HB2190 , HB2191 , HB2218 , HB2243 , HB2303 , HB2345
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
unpaid wages, wage theft, wage recovery, labor standards, Department of Labor and Industries, L&I, worker protection, low-wage workers, back pay, interest on wages, civil penalties, retaliation, immigration status coercion, gig workers, transportation network companies, rideshare drivers, app-based drivers, employment law, wage complaint, payroll enforcement
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Agriculture and Forestry
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
HB446, Daphne, Baldwin County, annexation, municipal boundary, corporate limits, local act, municipal incorporation, city limits expansion, zoning, land use, property tax, municipal services, Section 11-42-6, Judge of Probate, County Road 54 W, County Road 64, Rigsby Road, Highway 181, Alabama State Highway 181
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the preponderance standard, any allegation, even unrelated to violence, is enough for... ...is
- Under the preponderance standard, any allegation, even unrelated to violence, is enough for a parent
- Under the preponderance standard, any allegation, even unrelated to violence, is enough for Thank you
- Those emergency orders remain fully available under existing statutes and standards.
- It does retain the appropriately elevated standard for a claim to succeed.
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
Keywords:
family law, constitutional floor, legal standards, child custody, divorce, SB 5868, superior court, judge, judgeship, judicial vacancy, court administration, Skagit County, Yakima County, RCW 2.08.061, Washington courts, county judges, caseload, docket backlog, judicial workload, elected judge
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, if it’s Department of Energy, then not likely.
- “If it’s Department of Energy, then not likely.
- “It’s the inconsistency between the two standards.
- So if they want to adopt the EPA standards and give them the authority to adopt just the EPA standards
- is and specifically what that federal standard is.
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
workers' compensation, industrial insurance, premium rates, rate transparency, actuarial rates, contingency reserves, Department of Labor and Industries, L&I, risk classifications, employer premiums, insurance regulation, rate setting, premium increase limits, workers' compensation advisory committee, retrospective rating, state insurance fund, accident and medical aid funds, SB 6188, asbestos, asbestos training
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2206 relates to adopting national standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting.
- This will free up staff time and ensure that they can use their time and energy and resources on reports
- that are absolutely integral to the success of Washington. ...use their time and energy on resources
- Tribal gaming in Washington has some of the strongest regulatory standards in the country.
- This proposal would expand the applicant pool while still adhering to standards and competencies necessary
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Labor and Workplace Standards Committee. Today is Wednesday, January 14th.
- bill, I have been my most accomplished so far in my legislative career by presenting you a labor standard
- We're a statewide organization that prioritizes advocacy, education, and enforcement of labor standards
- also undermines fundamental fairness by mandating double damages and penalties and invalidating standard
- identification provisions. ...and penalties, and invalidating standard identification provisions and
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
employee monitoring, workplace privacy, performance evaluations, notification, transparency, language access, collective bargaining, providers, healthcare, interpreters, social services, construction, wage theft, misclassification, independent contractor, employee classification, fringe benefits, prevailing wages, subcontractor liability, joint and several liability
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- To give some background on this standard, it was produced by two non-governmental organizations that
- develop international standards for various fields: the International Organization for Standardization
- The standards are high. Maybe the test exonerates somebody.
- We predict the city would need 22 more attorneys with the changes in indigent defense standards that
- Clear standards protect the all Transparency is not anti-safety.
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
Keywords:
garnishment, debt, form standardization, financial protection, legal processes, toxicology testing, laboratories, accreditation, public health, standards, indigent defense, task force, criminal justice, legal aid, public defense, guardianship, conservatorship, protective arrangement, protective arrangements, supported decision-making
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- , we could then align with that national standard.
- , we could then align with that national standard.
- This to choose to opt into the standard review for all projects under SEPA.
- And I think of transmission as energy efficiency.
- We also think that you've put in the... ...energy and climate goals.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
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
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Applicants must meet certain standards and be approved by L&I to be members of the network, and occupational
- I became aware of the opportunity, followed all standard application procedures, and earned the role
- worker with a workers' compensation claim, wage complaint, or who is in need of some other labor standard
- sector, but I'd like to point out how in SB 6117, it goes beyond the federal acts by lowering the standards
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
noncompete, noncompetition agreement, restrictive covenant, nonsolicitation, employment contract, worker mobility, labor law, wage suppression, trade secrets, confidentiality agreement, franchise, independent contractor, employee mobility, economic growth, entrepreneurship, job mobility, restraint of trade, customer solicitation, post-employment restrictions, FTC noncompete rule
AL
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- what effect it can have, and we— can have and we are forgetting one thing: when you say about the energy
- Whoever they are, they need to put more in the energy fund. That's a sacrifice.
- So, it creates kind of a predictable standard for everybody that we work off of.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It keeps the same standards in place for an evidentiary hearing and would include the solicitation attempt
- This keeps the same standards as those currently working with Ania's law and just adds those crimes to
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability