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• And the state of Washington, as we continue this clean energy transition, we need all options on the
• We urge you to protect and expand energy efficiency strategies like the state energy code rather than
• We urge you to protect and expand energy efficiency strategies like the state energy code rather than
• Washington State.
• We support including advanced nuclear energy in Washington State energy options.

Bills: SB5821, SB6004, SB6010, SB5941

Keywords: nuclear energy, energy strategy, advanced technology, sustainability, state policy, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC, Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, tribal consultation, government-to-government consultation, federally recognized tribes, energy facility siting, RCW, clean energy, alternative energy

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• In addition, Washington State University studies show that a 50... ...of Washington State.
• The League of Women Voters of Washington, on behalf of its 2,800 Washington State members, supports SB
• So what is Washington State? I have no idea. What does Washington State...
• Very quickly, as background, the State Building Code Council is a state agency that adopts the state
• One such model code adopted in here is the energy code.

Bills: SB5965, SB6030, SB5975, SB5941

Keywords: environment, retail bags, sustainability, pollution, customer impact, plastic bags, retail, waste reduction, cookware safety, lead regulation, consumer protection, interstate trade, health standards, SB 5941, Washington State Energy Code, State Building Code Council, renewable energy, solar panels, school district exemption, public school construction

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• Washington State Energy Code requirement to include an onsite renewable energy system on new commercial
• We have more than 78,000 members here in Washington State.
• burden that low-income residents face here in Washington State.
• I'm a senior energy policy specialist at the Washington State Department of Commerce.
• I'm a senior energy policy specialist at the Washington State Department of Commerce.

Bills: SB6171, SB5965, SB5982, SB6004, SB6010, SB5941, SB6050

Keywords: energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, retail bags, pollution, customer impact, consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC

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• Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 23, Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
• She's also pursued additional education at the University of Puget Sound and Washington State University
• The Washington State Leadership Board offers equity-focused leadership programs that help Washington
• learning opportunities across Washington State and beyond.
• There's V, who's a Washington state leadership approach scholar from Olympia, who's created Wear Wear

Bills: SB5223, SB5286, SB6002, SB6178, SB5892, SB5177, SB6039, SB5874, SB5863, SB5972, SB5941, SB5203, SB6014, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB5912, SB5825

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, policing costs, state hospitals, local funding, budget allocation, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, LPR, surveillance, driver privacy, vehicle tracking, location data, law enforcement technology, data retention, audit trail

Summary: The Senate convened with ceremonial opening activities, approved the previous day’s journal, and referred committee reports and new introductions, including SB 6346, to the appropriate committees. It also confirmed several gubernatorial appointments to college and board positions: Glenn F. Ellis to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees, Suzanne Donaldson to the Clark College Board of Trustees, and Jesse E. Johnson to the Highline College Board of Trustees, each by large bipartisan margins. The chamber then considered and passed a series of bills, often after suspending the rules to move them directly to final passage. These included SB 6014 on pregnancy-related accommodations; SB 5863 on preservation and inspection of Lakeland Village historical records; SB 5874 on correcting unemployment insurance employer reporting procedures for small businesses; SB 5972 expanding interest arbitration for certain correctional employees; SB 5286 formalizing reimbursement for local public safety services provided to state hospitals; SB 5877 making a technical correction related to certified anesthesiologist assistants; SB 5904 restricting nursing titles to licensed human persons; SB 5915 updating the health technology assessment program; SB 5919 creating voluntary wildfire-prevention incentives for agriculture; SB 5938 adjusting foreclosure prevention fees and exemptions; SB 5957 expanding the Homeless Youth Advisory Committee; SB 6102 aligning the ambulance transport quality assurance fee with federal rules; and SB 6103 advancing a rural hospital conversion intended to help East Adams Hospital remain open. The most debated measures were SB 5825, which authorizes the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments, and SB 6002, which regulates automated license plate reader systems and driver privacy. On SB 5825, two Jeff Wilson amendments seeking to limit administrative use of donated funds and cap contributions were both rejected, but the bill ultimately passed 33-16. On SB 6002, an amendment to broaden authorized uses of ALPRs was rejected, a striking amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 48-9 after extensive floor debate focused on privacy, surveillance, law enforcement utility, and the need for clear rules. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, though SB 5972 and SB 5203 drew some dissent over impacts on smaller counties and land-use concerns tied to wildlife connectivity planning.

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• Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 23, Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
• The Secretary will read: To the honorable Senate of the State of Washington: Dear members of the Senate
• The Washington State Leadership Board offers equity-focused leadership programs that help Washington
• The programs under the Washington State Leadership Board include Compassion Scholars, World Fellows,
• There's V, who's a Washington State Leadership Program scholar from Olympic. make a difference.

Bills: SB5223, SB5286, SB6002, SB6178, SB5892, SB5177, SB6039, SB5874, SB5863, SB5972, SB5941, SB5203, SB6014, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB5912, SB5825

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, policing costs, state hospitals, local funding, budget allocation, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, LPR, surveillance, driver privacy, vehicle tracking, location data, law enforcement technology, data retention, audit trail

Summary: The Senate convened with opening ceremonies, approved the previous day’s journal, and referred committee reports and new bill introductions to the designated committees, including sending SB 6118 and SB 6292 to Ways and Means. The chamber then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments to college boards: Glenn F. Ellis to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees, Suzanne Donaldson to the Clark College Board of Trustees, and Jesse E. Johnson to the Highline College Board of Trustees, all by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate then considered and passed several bills. SB 6014, a technical cleanup to pregnancy and postpartum accommodation laws, passed 41-8 after supporters said it clarified privacy protections and removed barriers for workers. SB 5863, dealing with preservation and inspection of state historical records tied to Lakeland Village, passed 49-0. SB 5825, authorizing the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments, passed 33-16 after two proposed amendments to limit administrative costs and cap contributions were rejected. SB 5874, allowing employers to correct certain unemployment insurance reporting errors, passed 49-0, and SB 5286, setting a statutory reimbursement cap for local police and fire services provided to state hospitals, passed 49-0 after an amendment set a $750,000 per-biennium maximum per facility. The Senate also passed SB 5904, requiring nursing titles to be used only by licensed human persons, and SB 5915, updating the health technology assessment process used for coverage decisions, both unanimously. SB 5919, creating voluntary wildfire-prevention incentives for agricultural producers and fire districts, also passed 49-0. SB 5938, making adjustments to foreclosure prevention fees and exemptions, passed 49-0. SB 5957, expanding the Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Program and its advisory committee, was taken up near the end of the transcript, with supporters emphasizing youth safety and trafficking prevention; the roll call was underway when the transcript ended. A major policy debate centered on SB 6002, which regulates automated license plate reader systems and driver privacy protections. After a proposed amendment to expand authorized uses was rejected, the bill’s striker was adopted. Supporters described the measure as a bipartisan privacy-and-public-safety balance that limits misuse and unauthorized sharing of ALPR data while preserving law enforcement utility; opponents argued it still needed more work or broader privacy protections. The engrossed second substitute passed 48-9. Another significant debate involved SB 5972, expanding interest arbitration for correctional employees in local city and county governments; supporters cited consistency and labor stability, while opponents warned of burdens on smaller counties. That bill passed 34-15. SB 5203, creating a wildlife connectivity planning and funding framework, passed 31-18 after supporters argued it would reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve grant competitiveness, while critics said it was too prescriptive and could affect rural land use and agriculture.

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• of Washington has as its stated values.
• Washington State invests a larger share of its employee resources in private equity than most states.
• Washington State invests a larger share of its employee resources in private equity than most states.
• Washington State invests a larger share of its employee resources in private equity than most states.
• Washington State invests a larger share of its employee resources in private equity than most states.

Bills: SB5439, SB6109, SB6304

Keywords: investment, thermal coal, divestment, state investment board, fossil fuels, environmental impact, renewable energy, detention facilities, state funds, privatization, criminal justice reform, Washington State Investment Board, responsible investment, sustainability, corporate governance, 904, all

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• As background, the Washington State Department of Agriculture, or WSDA, samples, tests, and enforces
• I am a senior energy policy specialist, and I lead the Office of Renewable Fuels at the Washington State
• At the state level, weatherization is a great way to cut energy spending and reduce grid strain.
• We need to build things in the state of Washington.
• We need to build things in the state of Washington. This continues that effort.

Bills: SB6269, SB6223, SB5982, SB6050, SB5965, SB5975, SB6010, SB5984, SB6076, SB5652

Keywords: motor fuel, fuel quality act, RCW 19.112, alternative fuel, biodiesel, renewable diesel, ethanol blend, alcohol fuel, diesel fuel, nonhazardous motor fuel, biofuels, clean fuels, transportation fuels, Washington fuel standards, fuel labeling, fuel blending, petroleum products, natural gas vehicles, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas

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• I'm the President of the Washington Federation of State Employees.
• The Washington State Constitution sets out eligibility of electors.
• At the state level, the Washington Code of Military Justice establishes similar provisions for the organized
• The bill before you is about aligning our state military code of justice with the federal code, specifically
• Currently, we don't have that in the Washington Code of Military Justice.

Bills: HB2309, HB2249, HB2417, SGA9066, SGA9246, SGA9268

Keywords: 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, workforce diversity, hiring reform, employment eligibility, work authorization, DACA

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• state under the Clean Energy Transformation Act.
• We have some very aggressive clean energy standards here in the state of Washington.
• We have some very aggressive clean energy standards here in the state of Washington.
• Washington State faces a critical challenge in meeting future energy needs, as electric demand is projected
• Your efforts now will absolutely save young lives in Washington State.

Bills: SB5984, SB6119, SB6076

Keywords: artificial intelligence, chatbots, regulation, technology, consumer protection, pollutants, tire regulation, 6PPD, environment, public safety, SB 6076, consumer-owned utilities, public utility districts, municipal procurement, competitive bidding, public works, clean energy, renewable energy, nonemitting generation, energy storage

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• State.
• State.
• Thanks for the opportunity to speak on behalf of the businesses in the state of Washington.
• of Washington.
• And this is looking at a plant where we need to continue to build generating power in the state of Washington

Bills: SB6124, SB6171, SB6284, SB5609, SB6172, SB6246, SB5932, SB6269, SB6223, SB5975

Keywords: appliance affordability, cost index, energy efficiency, consumer protection, Washington state, energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, artificial intelligence, data privacy, technological impacts, cultural resources, land use, environmental policy, exemptions, state laws, Washington climate policy, greenhouse gas

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• State University, studying agricultural tax incentives in other states and looking at options for Washington
• They're essentially small businesses in the state of Washington.
• They're essentially small businesses in the state of Washington.
• One, the state invests a heck of a lot of money in Washington State University, and specifically as the
• from Peru to the state of Washington.

Bills: HB2721, HB2616

Keywords: commercial interior designer, interior design licensure, registered interior designer, NCIDQ, Washington State Board for Architects, professional regulation, title protection, firm registration, seal and signature, continuing education, building code, nonstructural interior design, space planning, interior architecture, design profession, public safety, occupational licensing, architects, engineering scope, permit review

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• Many states have, I've looked at other states, and some states adjust their prevailing wage more quickly
• My name is Aaron Frazier, and I'm with the Washington State Building Construction Trades Council here
• And we do indeed focus on all corners of Washington State as we try to put people to work, create jobs
• State.
• State.

Bills: HB2295

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• It will support our efforts and similar efforts in the state of Washington. Thank you.
• It will support our efforts and similar efforts in the state of Washington. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'm here on behalf of the Stewards of Washington State Lands.
• The legislature has a long track record of taking bold steps to make Washington truly the Evergreen State
• State.

Bills: HB2295

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• I'm the Vice Chair of the Washington State Public Works Board. My name is Gary Rowe.
• I serve as the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Washington State. I am Michelle Preston.
• homeownership opportunities in Washington State.
• I'm Eli Lieberman, executive director of the Washington State Green Bank.
• I respectfully ask the committee to include the Washington State Green Bank in the final budget.

Bills: HB2295

Keywords: Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities

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• And that letter said that the state of Washington did not pay this bill for $37,000, and they would have
• And that letter said that the state of Washington did not pay this bill for $37,000, and they would have
• I said, Madam President at the time, the state of Washington owes us for this $37,000 from 1927. $37,000
• So either the state of Washington should pay that, or we're here to—the city of Wilkinson is here to
• My name is Katie Durkin with the Washington Federation of State Employees, here today in support of SB

Bills: SB5987, SB6170

Keywords: SB 5987, SB5987, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, WSDOT, Washington State Department of Transportation, emergency bridge replacement, infrastructure failure, transportation emergency, climate commitment account, climate investment account, clean energy, climate funding, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental justice, renewable energy, building electrification, industrial decarbonization

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• Beginning January 1, 2028, the state renewable energy tax is...
• The state renewable energy tax is imposed on qualified renewable energy systems that become operational
• For renewable energy systems using wind power to generate electricity, the state renewable energy rate
• For renewable energy systems using wind power to generate electricity, the state renewable energy rate
• Tribal Energy Capacity Grants are really and support for the Washington Tribal Energy Capacity Grants

Bills: HB1960, HB2194, HB2089

Keywords: HB1960, renewable energy, clean energy, solar, wind, battery storage, energy storage, excise tax, property tax exemption, local investment, county revenue sharing, local taxing districts, school districts, Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce, model ordinance, siting, permitting, tribal consultation, tribal capacity grants

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• So that could be five states, all of them smaller, or one very large state could be a triggering mechanism
• state.
• You know, I'm going to be a no today, and I'm going to be a no because I think Washington state should
• we need so we can continue the innovation in the state of Washington.
• And I think, as we look especially at energy, tribes are part of our state's energy future, so now's

Bills: HB2296, HB2301, HB2212, HB2515, HB2436, HB2496, HB2605

Keywords: distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, sustainability, energy policy, extended producer responsibility, paint waste management, environmental regulations, recycling, microplastics, pollution, environmental protection, washing machines, water quality, energy facilities, large energy use, regulation, state oversight, infrastructure, oil tanker

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• This isn't just energy policy. It's about making Texas the state where the future is built first.
• , not only is it saving us energy, but again, it's the government, it's the state leading by example.
• It's a geothermal energy bill. Um, Texas has made dispatchable energy a priority for the state.
• providers, increasing coordination to deliver energy efficiencies to their respective states.
• Uh, unfortunately, Texas ranked 36th out of 50 states on our energy efficiency policy.

Bills: HB 1951, HB 2715, HB 3092, HB 3237, HB 3278, HB 3511, HB 3592, HB 3675, HB 3778, HB 3782, HB 3826, HB 3970, HB 4016, HB 4049, HB 4341, HB 4344, HB 4406, HB 4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• energy consumption by at least 5% each state fiscal year for seven years, starting in 2019.
• agencies that are currently reporting to the State Energy Conservation Office. continue to do those
• is it saving us energy, but again, it's the government, it's the state leading by example.
• Unfortunately, Texas ranked 36th out of 50 states on our energy efficiency. policy.
• to reduce energy waste and improve affordability across the United States.

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• The Committee on State Affairs has come to order. Clerk, call the roll. Chairman King? Mr.
• import workers from union states like California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Washington.
• Out-of-state union members working on Texas projects. That's a lot of money.
• Good morning, Chairman King, members of the House State Affairs Committee.
• Work state. That's illegal. You cannot do that in this state. You have a right to choose.

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction