Jennifer Meese — Jennifer Meese introduced herself as the Washington State Register Editor, and the discussion then continued with reference to her work helping move clients toward the online version of the register, noting that only one paper copy is now being given away.
Sarah Bannister — Introduced herself as Secretary of the Senate.
Kyle Schuchetti — Introduced himself as an attorney at Miller Nash and the Washington State Bar Association delegate.
Sam Thompson — Introduced himself, though the transcript repeats his name.
Sam Thompson — Identified as a reporter of decisions at the State Supreme Court and as advice chair/vice chair of the committee.
Sam Thompson — Moved approval of the minutes.
Kim Johnson — Introduced herself as Director for Senate Committee Services.
Jill — Jill is mentioned during introductions and confirmed to be present.
Kristen Boneski — Introduced herself as Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Ferguson.
Jamie Pedersen — Introduced himself as being from the Senate Democrats.
Jamie Pedersen — Jamie Pedersen is referenced and then speaks in a brief procedural/technical discussion: he jokes about using RCWs and preferring the late 18th century, defers to the experts when asked for an opinion on a technical corrections bill, and then moves the approval process forward by asking for a second.
Jamie Pedersen — Mentioned jokingly as majority leader in the context of avoiding special sessions.
Jill Reimitt — Jill Reimitt is identified first as Jamie Pedersen’s summer associate classmate from the 1993 class at Preston Gates-Nallis, and then she introduces herself as the Director of the House Office of Program Research.
Kevin Trottwell — Introduced himself as Assistant Code Reviser and was praised as central to the work.
Christopher Lewis — Introduced himself as Assistant Code Revisor.
Alice — Mentioned as due a step increase.
Chris — Welcomed to discuss the publication report.
Jennifer — Credited with helping reduce paper distribution by convincing clients to use the online version.
Roger Goodman — Introduced himself as the Democratic House member and chair of the committee.
Roger Goodman — Thanked the speaker and moved the discussion forward by asking for further comments.
Roger Goodman — Introduced the discussion of multiple amendments and noted that a technical corrections bill is not planned for 2026.
Roger Goodman — Asked Kevin to restate the number of sections and whether only about ten items would require technical correction rather than editorial authority.
Roger Goodman — Explained that a committee vote is needed to approve the multiple-action table so staff can proceed with merging sections.
Roger Goodman — Called for the vote on approving the multiple-action table and noted the procedural timing issue with Kyle's raised hand.
Roger Goodman — Shifted the committee to the financial report and invited Kathy to present.
Roger Goodman — Is addressed as 'Mr. Chair' while the committee transitions into questions on the financial/publications update.
Jen — Thanked for the publication update.
Hunter Abell — Kyle was about to vote; likely a non-member participant in the meeting, but no member ID applies.
Hunter Abell — The speaker addresses a representative/senator, but the transcript says 'Senator Hulley,' which appears to be a transcription error; likely a member is being addressed for questions.
Kathy Buckley — Reported that the office is doing well financially and described an upcoming shared printer purchase with the House, Senate, and LSS.
Barb Sage — A seasoned editor retiring in December after more than 30 years of experience; her replacement is already on staff.
Kathy — The speaker thanks Kathy for delivering pot pie to the speaker’s house and adds appreciation for the egg rolls, noting that they were really good.
Roger Goodman — The chair is addressed while a follow-up question is requested.
Roger Goodman — Roger Goodman is directly addressed by name while discussing session statistics.
Jeff Holy — Introduced himself as from the 6th District on the west side of Spokane County and was identified as the Republican Senate member.
Jeff Holy — Seconded the motion to approve the minutes.