Transcript Highlights:

• taking a billion of that and transferring it to transportation, and would ask the body for their support
• . transportation and would ask the body for their support for their remarks Senator Robinson thank you
• Actually, I’m standing in support of 0939. I did take a look at those numbers.
• Rising again in support of Amendment 939. What happens in our cities and counties?
• And I'm asking that we would support this measure tonight. Further remarks, Senator Gildon.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, SB5808, SB5949, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675, HB2426

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate considered Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2034, a measure to terminate and restate the LEOFF 1 pension plan and use surplus funds for other state purposes if federal approval is obtained. During debate, senators discussed whether the plan should remain funded at 110% or 120% of actuarial value, whether surplus dollars should instead go to transportation or the budget stabilization account, whether members should receive an additional distribution, and whether local governments should be reimbursed for retiree health care costs. Several amendments were offered: a Gildon amendment to raise the funding target to 120% failed; a technical Robinson amendment adding a date passed; Holy, King, Harris, Schessler, and Conway amendments addressing member distributions, transportation, budget stabilization, local government health care costs, and a reconstituted board distribution all failed; and Robinson’s amendment removing Climate Commitment Act repayment language passed. The Ways and Means striking amendment, as amended, was then adopted. On final passage, supporters argued the bill was actuarially sound, had been reviewed by attorneys, actuaries, the State Investment Board, and the Department of Retirement Systems, and would allow use of excess funding for other state needs. Opponents warned it left too little in the pension fund, should dedicate surplus dollars only to one-time uses, and did not adequately reimburse cities and counties for retiree medical obligations. After debate, the Senate passed E2SHB 2034 by a vote of 25 yeas, 22 nays, with one absent and one excused. Afterward, the Senate returned to Substitute House Bill 2178, which was also passed on final passage by a vote of 39 yeas and 9 nays, with one excused. The chamber then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• President, what kind of supports they get and what kind of supports they don't.
• What supports did they not get?
• You should be supporting this.
• Rising in enthusiastic support.
• Rising in enthusiastic support.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate received messages from the House transmitting several signed bills, then moved through a series of second- and third-reading actions on multiple measures. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2508, clarifying the scope and authority of the Office of Independent Investigations, was advanced to final passage without objection and passed 44-4. Senators supporting it described it as a technical housekeeping bill aligning statute with current practice, while noting it had broad support from law enforcement groups and the ACLU; opponents raised concerns about overlapping investigations and authority. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1408, which dedicates a share of sales tax revenue from the stadium area to the South Downtown/Pioneer Square community preservation and development authority, was amended by a Ways and Means striking amendment declaring an emergency and then passed 47-1. Supporters said it would fund earthquake reinforcement, preservation, and community development in a historic district, with reporting and sunset provisions. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1500, dealing with resale certificates for common interest communities and homeowners associations, was amended to clarify disclosure and litigation provisions and passed 39-9. Substitute House Bill 1570, allowing collective bargaining for certain employees enrolled in academic programs at public institutions, failed an amendment to remove the emergency clause and then passed 29-19; supporters framed it as recognition of student workers’ organizing rights, while opponents warned it blurred student and employee roles. The Senate also passed Substitute House Bill 1390, repealing the Community Protection Program and directing participants into other developmental disability services, after rejecting a series of amendments that sought to preserve sex-offender-related restrictions, add assessments, damages, or prosecutorial review. The bill passed 29-20 amid sharp debate over whether the program was coercive and outdated or necessary to protect vulnerable people and communities. Other bills passed included Substitute House Bill 2114 on defective license plates, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2471 on collective bargaining if the NLRB is unavailable, House Bill 1069 on bargaining over supplemental retirement contributions for Department of Corrections employees, House Bill 2441 expanding medical premium reimbursements for surviving spouses of line-of-duty deaths, and Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1710 adding preclearance requirements under the Washington Voting Rights Act; the voting rights bill drew opposition over local control and litigation concerns. The transcript ends during the roll call on final passage of Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1710.

Transcript Highlights:

• Good bill; ask for support again.
• Support, please.
• Standing in strong support of this bill.
• They don't have back-office support.
• And I ask for the body's support.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, and approval of the previous day’s journal. It received a House message that the House had passed second engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5010, and then took up Senate Resolution 8700 honoring Yolanda Cortinas Trout Manuel for her community service, business leadership, and public service. Senator Fortunato sponsored the resolution and spoke warmly in support, and the Senate adopted it by voice vote and recognized the guest in the gallery. The chamber then confirmed Gubernatorial Appointment No. 9142, Maria Seguyenza to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, after supportive remarks from Senators Bateman and Wilson-Clair. The Senate also passed Substitute House Bill 2248, described as a technical cleanup bill for Secretary of State corporate filings, and House Bill 2309, which removes postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs to broaden applicant pools. House Bill 2348 passed as a Department of Natural Resources efficiency measure allowing smaller land sales to be posted online and clarifying fair-market-value requirements. The Senate deferred Second Substitute House Bill 1128 at first, then later adopted a striking amendment and passed the bill as amended. The bill creates a child care workforce standards board to study workforce conditions and make recommendations; several proposed amendments by Senator King to add child-safety training language, add an expiration date, and narrow the board’s scope were rejected. Supporters said the board would professionalize child care work and improve wages and standards, while opponents argued it would add government and costs without solving affordability. The Senate also passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2523 on the Community Reinvestment Program, with supporters emphasizing accountability, periodic review, and an independent study, and passed Substitute House Bill 2428 to prevent unintentional lapses in life insurance policies by allowing third-party notices. Finally, the Senate passed House Bill 2340, expanding the CARES substance use disorder recovery program to nursing assistants, and Engrossed House Bill 2317, which streamlines licensing for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program sites in certain educational settings. Most bills passed by wide margins, though Second Substitute House Bill 1128 passed with a narrower 28-19 vote. The Senate then recessed for lunch and caucus.

Transcript Highlights:

• President, what kind of supports they get and what kind of supports they don't.
• What supports did they not get?
• You should be supporting this.
• Rising in enthusiastic support.
• Ask for your support. Mr. Mark, Senator Gil. ...through this bill. Ask for your support.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate took up a series of House bills, often suspending the rules to move measures directly to final passage after brief debate. Messages from the House reported signed bills being transmitted, and the Senate later signed several measures in open session. The chamber also excused a few members from voting on specific bills. Among the first major actions, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2508, clarifying the scope and authority of the Office of Independent Investigations, passed 44-4 after supporters described it as a technical housekeeping bill and opponents raised concerns about overlapping investigations. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1408, which dedicates 20% of sales tax revenue from the two large stadiums to a community preservation and development authority in South Downtown/Pioneer Square/Chinatown International District, passed 47-1 after supporters emphasized reinvestment in historic buildings and neighborhood safety. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1500, requiring more complete resale certificates for common interest communities and homeowners associations, passed 39-9 after a successful amendment clarifying litigation language. Substitute House Bill 1570, allowing collective bargaining for certain student employees at public institutions, failed an amendment to remove the emergency clause and then passed 29-19 despite objections that it blurs student and employee roles. The chamber then debated Substitute House Bill 1390, which repeals the Community Protection Program and directs DSHS to transition participants into other developmental disability services. Numerous amendments sought to preserve restrictions, add assessments, or create liability protections, but most were rejected; the committee striking amendment updating agency names and dates was adopted. The bill passed 29-20 after a lengthy, emotional debate over whether the program protects public safety or unfairly restricts people with developmental disabilities, with supporters citing civil rights concerns and opponents warning about risks to vulnerable residents and the lack of a detailed transition plan. Other measures passed with broad support, including Substitute House Bill 2114 on defective license plates (48-0), Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2471 on collective bargaining if the NLRB loses authority (31-18), House Bill 1069 on bargaining over supplemental retirement contributions for Department of Corrections employees (31-18), House Bill 2441 expanding medical premium reimbursements for surviving spouses of line-of-duty deaths (49-0), and Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1710 adding preclearance requirements under the Washington Voting Rights Act, which drew debate over local control and litigation but had not yet reached a final vote by the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, what this bill does is deal with a concept called supportive decision-making agreements.
• with disabilities who have the faculties to make choices for themselves, but may need additional supportive
• Supporters often help persons understand their options, responsibilities, and the impact of their choices
• However, when a person with a supportive decision-making agreement is involved in a criminal or civil
• proceeding, they are not allowed to have supportive assistance.

Bills: SB66

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, it takes supporting it with funding.
• requirements of pre-risk assessments. requirements of pre-risk assessments.
• AFL CIO president, expressing support AFL CIO president, expressing support for<00:20:01.200>
• <00:26:11.520> of the opportunity to testify in support of the opportunity to testify in support
• <01:07:21.760> think small business. um support and I think small business. um support and

Bills: HF4862, HF4598

Keywords: apprenticeship, education, teacher training, grant program, labor and industry, workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician

Transcript Highlights:

• new special revenue funds supporting new special revenue funds supporting workforce<00:03:29.680
• in support of this bill. in support of this bill.
• so much for everybody's support of this. so much for everybody's support of this.
• My question—I support this.
• provide and support um to support the provide and support um to support the fabulous<01:09:45.520

Bills: HF4598, HF4884, HF3732

Keywords: workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, correctional officer, security counselor, public safety dispatcher, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability

Transcript Highlights:

• So we're in support of this legislation.
• I'm speaking today in support of SB1824.
• Testifying in strong support of SB 758.
• We're kind of designed to self-rescue and self-preserve in San Angelo and Tom Green County.
• Do you support nuclear? Do y'all support? Nuclear?

Bills: SB458, SB819, SB1238, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1791, SB1810, SB1824, SB1825, SB758, SB1455, SB1706

Keywords: insurance appraisal, property insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance, residential property, disputed loss, loss valuation, appraisal clause, appraiser, umpire, Texas Department of Insurance, TDI, insurance dispute resolution, claims adjustment, total loss, windstorm insurance, FAIR Plan, surplus lines insurance, policyholder, insurer

Transcript Highlights:

• So I ask for this body's support. Brother Mark, Senator Dozier. Thank you, Mr. President.
• I'd urge its support. Thank you. There are no further remarks.
• comport current practices with what they're doing, so that our statutes match, urging everyone's support

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate took up and passed several House bills after adopting committee striking amendments and, in one case, a floor amendment. On HB 2624, relating to consumer protections for unsolicited real estate transactions for public purposes, the Senate adopted a Business, Trade, and Economic Development Committee striking amendment and then passed the bill 30-18, with supporters saying it would ease appraisal timing for public entities, tribes, and nonprofits, while Senator Dozier opposed it as still needing work. HB 2104, which makes aviation assurance funding for wildland fire response permanent by removing a sunset clause, passed 47-0 with two excused, with Senator Short citing the value of aircraft resources in wildfire suppression. The Senate also passed Substitute HB 2334, which addresses cash transactions and the elimination of pennies. The chamber adopted a committee striking amendment and then a floor amendment by Senator McEwen clarifying that customers with exact change may still pay exact change. Supporters said the bill would give businesses flexibility to round cash transactions when exact change is unavailable, and it passed 45-2 with two excused. HB 2436, concerning requirements for oil tankers operating in restricted waters, passed 46-1 with two excused after Senator Lovick explained it was a technical clarification to align statute with current tugboat and pilot practices. Finally, Engrossed HB 2575, reducing certain reporting obligations under environmental or energy laws, passed 47-0 with two excused. Senator Schumake described it as a government efficiency measure that would save administrative costs for the Department of Commerce and utilities, with savings potentially redirected to low-income energy assistance. After the final vote, the Senate adjourned until the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• I ask for your support.
• I ask for your support.
• And I rise in support of this bill. Thank you, Mr. President, and I rise in support of this bill.
• I'd like us to support the striking amendment. I'd like us to support the striking amendment.
• I urge support. Further remarks?

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate took up several House bills and advanced or passed them after suspending the rules on third reading. Substitute House Bill 2475, which would require the Office of Equity to develop uniform guidelines for language-accessible state programs and reporting by agencies, passed 30-17. Substitute House Bill 2452, updating how rent increase notices are served for manufactured/mobile home tenants, passed 48-0. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, dealing with restraint and isolation of students in public schools, was amended on the floor, including rejection of an amendment to remove the prohibition on isolation rooms and adoption of a clarifying amendment, then passed 28-20. House Bill 1796, expanding school district financing options for construction through non-voted debt with a Ways and Means striker, passed 30-18. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2238, creating a statewide food security coordination strategy led by the Department of Agriculture, passed 45-3. House Bill 2091, requiring public employers to provide employee information to bargaining representatives, passed 44-4. House Bill 2510, concerning supervision of certain individuals sentenced to community custody, was amended to focus on stalking cases involving risk to reoffend against the same victim and then passed 46-2. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2442, giving local governments additional tax flexibility and new revenue tools, passed 26-22. House Bill 2431, increasing the annual fundraising days for nonprofit public assembly halls, passed 48-0. The chamber also debated Second Substitute House Bill 2105, which would require employers to notify workers after federal I-9 inspections and create enforcement mechanisms. Multiple amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to narrow the private right of action, limit who could sue, address conflicts involving nonprofit legal aid, and make the bill contingent on funding. Supporters said the bill protects vulnerable immigrant workers and provides needed notice and remedies; opponents argued it would burden employers, create litigation risk, and add costs. The Ways and Means striking amendment was adopted, and the bill was then advanced to final passage, with floor debate continuing in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• I urge support of this confirmation. Thank you. Mr. President, rising in support.
• We would appreciate support of this amendment. We would appreciate the support of this amendment.
• Also rising in support.
• I urge your support. Just says if it's less, they get a refund. I urge your support.
• and would ask the body support.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2340, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2254, HB2353, HB2431, HB2441, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB1069, HB2104, HB2624, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, a color guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer, then approved the previous day’s journal and received committee, gubernatorial, and House messages. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 8697 honoring the 40th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity in Seattle, King, and Kittitas Counties, with several senators speaking in support of its work on affordable homeownership, volunteer service, and community stability. The Senate also confirmed three gubernatorial appointments: Rosendo Alvarado to the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees, Donna Ponopinto to the Tacoma Community College Board of Trustees, and Bryce W. McKibben to the Pierce College Board of Trustees. During the day, Senator Braun also rose for a personal point of privilege to apologize for offensive remarks made during debate on House Bill 1390. The Senate then considered Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155, which prohibits noncompetition agreements and clarifies non-solicitation agreements. Several proposed amendments were rejected, including changes affecting ownership thresholds, senior executives, damages, and enforcement language; the committee striking amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 30-19. The chamber next passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2451 on local tax increment financing, which was described as adding dispute-resolution procedures and guardrails for local development financing. Substitute House Bill 2405 also passed unanimously, creating a pilot program for PTSD treatment and research in workers’ compensation. Additional bills passed included Substitute House Bill 2411 expanding shared leave to cover victims of hate crimes and immigration enforcement-related absences, despite concerns about verification and scope; Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548 on health care market standards and review of mergers and affiliations, after debate over filing fees and the Attorney General’s role; and Substitute House Bill 2339 making clarifications to nursing regulation. The Senate also passed Substitute House Bill 2354 on HOA/common interest community rules for EV chargers and heat pumps, Substitute House Bill 2505 exempting certain former foster care providers from adult family home licensure, Substitute House Bill 2420 raising small works roster contract limits, Substitute House Bill 2525 establishing a heritage orchard program at Washington State University, and House Bill 2664 changing service requirements for unlawful detainer and related notices. The session ended with the Senate standing at ease for lunch and caucus.

Transcript Highlights:

• This just changes the Read by Grade 3 assessment from one assessment to another.
• We will now open the hearing for support testimony. Support testimony for this bill, AB 386.
• pre-assessment, plus a midpoint assessment.
• the it counts assessment.
• And so we're supportive of that. Break out into more choice. And so we're supportive of that.

Bills: AB386

Keywords: AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for the support, Madam Chair. Are there any questions for Senator Bettencourt?
• test and the Texas A through F accountability system, replacing the STAR test with three other assessments
• The time we go to the floor next week, but they're not going to support a change at this time from the
• It's the exact same bill that was voted for out of this committee, and I ask for your support.

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Transcript Highlights:

• to have their property fairly assessed to have their property fairly assessed based<00:29:57.200
• <00:48:09.359> and Financial Services housing support and Financial Services housing support
• not familiar this fund goes to support not familiar this fund goes to support recycling<00:48:42.480
• Yes, uh, I appreciate your support.
• with the uncertainty of getting support with the uncertainty of getting support from<01:04:57.160

Bills: HF1698, HF632, HF1352, HF2197, HF618, HF1248, HF1697

Keywords: property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor

Transcript Highlights:

• assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools,
• . more targeted supports.
• assessments.
• I could support that. What I cannot support is a bill that...
• change the assessments.

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Transcript Highlights:

• It says the primary objective of an instructionally supportive assessment program created and implemented
• year assessments is normed, but their summative assessment is their state summative assessment that
• House Bill 8 transitions our state from STAAR to a new instructionally supportive assessment program
• assessments.
• Accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an Instructionally Supportive Assessment

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Transcript Highlights:

• assessments.
• I could support that.
• I could support that.
• They are designed to help support everyone working together to support students.
• They are designed to help support everyone working together to support students.

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

Summary: The House Committee on Public Education met to hear House Bill 8, which would replace STAAR with a new assessment and accountability system beginning in the 2027-28 school year. The chair described the bill as reducing testing time, limiting benchmark tests, adding beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year assessments, requiring faster score turnaround, involving Texas teachers in test development, and tightening accountability timelines and transparency rules. Members also discussed provisions on A-F ratings, cut scores, CCMR, local accountability plans, and TEA reporting requirements. Committee members and invited witnesses split sharply on the bill’s approach. Supporters, including the chair, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath, and Ed Trust’s Nicholas Munyon Penny, argued the bill would reduce high-stakes pressure, provide quicker and more actionable data, limit over-testing, and better align assessments to Texas standards while preserving criterion-referenced accountability. They said the new system would help teachers and parents intervene sooner and would improve transparency, including parent access to student responses and automatic rescoring in some writing cases. Opponents, including Rep. Hinojosa and student witness Ella Moran, argued the bill still increases testing and replaces one high-stakes test with multiple TEA-created tests. Moran testified that STAAR creates anxiety, disrupts instruction, and does not reflect real learning, while Hinojosa said the House had previously passed a better bill based on a nationally norm-referenced model and criticized the new proposal as a concession to the Senate. Questions also focused on AI scoring of writing, rescoring rates, and whether the bill’s new accountability rules would be reliable and fair. The committee did not take a final vote during the portion provided, but the chair said a vote on HB 8 would be called after public testimony later in the day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Although I am supportive, I want to point out that the... ...and I, although I am supportive, want to
• Dunn may not get all that money, but I am supportive. Thank you, Mr.
• They're self-funded, and they've been doing a good job.
• Well, I support maintaining strong... I will support maintaining strong veterinary oversight.
• You didn't—so you're in support? In support. Yes, thank you, sir.

Bills: SB1198, SB1199, SB1286, SB1683, SB1761

Keywords: Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd

Transcript Highlights:

• I brought this issue up last time, but with support.
• Because there was no bigger supporter of...
• And we are here today to testify in strong support of SB 9.
• I am not in support of this bill. Okay. Go ahead. Thank you.
• So thank you again for that support.

Bills: SB9, SB 9

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment

Transcript Highlights:

• That are food support programs.
• Child support formula that only looked at the income of the person who is to pay support.
• I urge you to support House File 470 to show your commitment to supporting young children and families
• Thank you for supporting HF 470, Advancing Childhood Education, and support. Thank you. Thank you.
• So we are asking for support Support of this bill.

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension