John Braun — John Braun is introduced as the Senate Republican leader from the 20th District, then is referenced multiple times for his concerns about the income tax and tax code rebalancing. He then speaks directly, arguing the entire income tax bill should be removed because it conflicts with voter intent and court precedent. Later speakers continue citing Braun’s earlier comments as part of the same broader discussion of the bill.
John Braun — The question is directed to Senator Braun in the next exchange.
John Braun — The question is directed to Senator Braun about his bill and prospects for reaching the floor.
April Connors — Named again as House Republican Floor Leader in the introduction.
April Connors — Introduced as being present and serving as House Republican Floor Leader.
April Connors — Question is directed to Rep. Connors about controversial housing bills.
HB1420 — Described as an extended producer responsibility bill for textiles that would raise clothing costs.
HB2442 — Described as containing some local taxes.
Joe Fitzgibbon — Referenced as the Senate Majority Leader who said it was an easy promise to make that they are breaking.
Mike Volz — The speaker references prior comments made by Drew MacEwen and notes agreement with those remarks in the context of the bill discussion.
Larry Springer — The speaker cites and quotes Representative Larry Springer from the Bellevue Chamber, emphasizing his warning that the public should not assume the tax would not apply to them by 2031.
Carleen Johnson — Media questioner from The Center Square asks whether invited participants have accepted the invitation.
Chris Corry — Speaker says Chris Corry sent out the invitation to participants.
Strom Peterson — Speaker identifies the step housing bill as Rep. Peterson’s bill.
Mia Gregerson — Mia Gregerson’s camping bill is introduced and then described as requiring a shelter bed before a homeless person can be moved, explaining the bill’s basic purpose and approach.
Curtis King — Likely intended reference appears to be 'Senator Peterson' or another senator; the transcript says 'Senator Peterson' but the context is uncertain.
Shauna Sowersby — Shauna Sowersby of the Seattle Times is called on and begins speaking, asking about public defense funding and the income tax proposal.
Sophia — Shauna Sowersby says she is with Sophia; likely another reporter or colleague present for the question.
Jim McCune — Referenced as 'Senator McCune' in support of the point about county public defense funding.
SB6205 — Identified as one of the bills being watched closely and discussed earlier.
Simone Carter — Reporter from McClatchy is called on next.
Ron Muzzall — Ron Muzzall is referenced in connection with Senator McEwen’s discussion of migration and related numbers, including a data sheet McEwen cited as part of that same point.
Peter Abbarno — Used as an example of a person critics say is not the only one moving; speaker rejects that framing.
Mark Schoesler — Likely the intended reference behind 'Senator Brass'; the speaker says they echo what he said.
Jake Goldstein Street — Journalist from the Washington State Standard asking about a bill related to SNAP benefits.
Judy Warnick — Senator Judy Warnick’s bill seeks a waiver related to restricting SNAP benefits for unhealthy foods, and the speaker notes that she is actively working the bill and addressing majority concerns.
Cassie Diamond — Representative of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association asking about Senate Bill 602.
Jeff Holy — The speaker says Senator Jeff Holy initially signed on to the bill and worked hard to improve it, including helping extend data retention from 72 hours to 21 days. The speaker also expresses appreciation for Holy’s efforts to improve the bill, while noting that broader Republican support is still not there yet.
John Braun — Referenced as having made a similar point about affordability.
John Braun — The meeting is handed back to Senator John Braun to wrap up. Braun thanks attendees and closes by emphasizing that Republicans will remain focused on affordability, including efforts to stop or improve bills that would raise costs.
Drew MacEwen — Identified as Deputy Republican Leader from the 35th District.
Drew MacEwen — Drew MacEwen is referenced as having made earlier points about the bill's harms, with the speaker agreeing with his view and also grouping his comments together with Senator Braun's as part of the same argument.
Drew MacEwen — Likely intended reference in the phrase 'Senator McEwen's point.'
Drew Stokesbary — Drew Stokesbary is introduced as the House Republican leader and then speaks to echo concerns about the proposed income tax, arguing it would expand beyond millionaires and criticizing broader Democratic tax plans.
Drew Stokesbary — Referenced as having described the invitation list for the listening session.
April Connors — Identified as House Republican Floor Leader.