Judy Warnick — Identified herself as the ranking member and referenced Central Washington University and Big Bend Community College.
Judy Warnick — Judy Warnick is addressed twice in the committee opening exchange, first as the ranking member and then in a brief thank-you acknowledgment, both likely reflecting transcription errors in the speaker label but referring to the same person.
Judy Warnick — The speaker addresses and acknowledges Senator Judy Warnick, first in a misrecognized greeting, then by thanking her as the ranking member and co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation.
Judy Warnick — Addressed as Ranking Member Warnick by the witness.
Judy Warnick — Addressed as Ranking Member Warnick.
Judy Warnick — Addressed as part of the committee greeting.
Judy Warnick — Likely the 'Madam Ranking Member' being addressed, though the transcript says 'Senator Slaughter' which appears to be a transcription error.
Judy Warnick — Addressed as the ranking member in the committee exchange.
Judy Warnick — Addressed as the ranking member during questioning about higher education funding and competing institutional interests.
Judy Warnick — Addressed as 'Madam Senator' in the response to the question.
Judy Warnick — Likely the chair asking the sponsor to speak, though the transcript says 'Senator Banky' which appears to be a transcription error.
Judy Warnick — The chair directs Senator Warnick to call up the testifiers.
Judy Warnick — The chair addresses Senator Warnick in calling the testifiers.
Kelly Gunn — Kelly Gunn was asked to introduce herself and any staff joining her, and she then identified herself as the committee’s staff coordinator and introduced the other staff members.
Kelly Gunn — Committee staff briefed Senate Bill 5826.
SB5954 — Public hearing on Senate Bill 5954 opened and the bill was introduced as relating to veteran survivor tuition waiver eligibility. The sponsor and witnesses explained that the bill would align state law with federal requirements, expand and clarify tuition waiver eligibility for children and survivors of eligible veterans and National Guard members, address age, domicile, and spousal/domestic partner provisions, and support families of veterans. A preliminary fiscal note was noted as available, multiple witnesses expressed strong support and compared the bill favorably to similar programs in other states, and the public hearing was ultimately closed.
Alan Acosta — Alan Acosta is introduced as an in-person testifier, then states that he is with the Military Order of the Purple Heart and testifies in support of the bill on behalf of veteran organizations. He is later referenced as still present and available for possible questions.
Anthony Barrella — Identified as a remote testifier signed up for the hearing.
Tobiah Godin or Gooden — Identified as a remote testifier signed up for the hearing; surname is uncertain.
Anthony Borrella — Anthony Borrella, a retired U.S. Army member representing the Veteran Legislative Coalition and the Association of the United States Army, testified in support of Senate Bill 5954. He introduced himself after initial audio issues, explained his affiliation and support for the bill, and concluded by thanking the committee and offering to answer questions.
SB5826 — Public hearing on Senate Bill 5826, which would require public post-secondary institutions to improve access to medication abortion services through student health centers, referrals, staff training, and a comprehensive web page. Staff outlined the bill’s provisions, the sponsor explained it as removing barriers so students can access lawful health care without sacrificing their education, and multiple witnesses testified both in support and opposition. Supporters argued the bill would reduce barriers, improve referrals and access, and help students stay enrolled, while opponents criticized the bill’s premise, its abortion-related requirements, and the use of campus resources for abortion services. The hearing concludes with the public hearing on the bill being closed.
Haley Gray — Haley Gray was introduced as part of the first testimony panel for Senate Bill 5826 and then testified in support of the bill, identifying herself as a Washington campus coordinator for abortion access at Advocates for Youth.
Sullivan Taylor — Sullivan Taylor was introduced as part of the first testimony panel for Senate Bill 5826 and then testified in support of the bill, identifying as a Clark College student and a member of a statewide advisory board for Advocates for Youth.
Teresa Schremp — Named as part of the next remote panel.
Eric Lundberg — Eric Lundberg is introduced as part of the upcoming remote panel, then appears to testify as the pastor of Living Word Lutheran Church and speaks in opposition to the bill.
Jean Hill — Jean Hill is introduced as part of the remote panel and then testifies on behalf of the Washington State Catholic Conference, expressing deep concerns about SB 5826.
Teresa Shremp — Teresa Shremp, a retired attorney from Seattle, testified in opposition to the bill. She said she had recently checked abortion clinic websites across Washington and found that every clinic she reviewed offered same-day or next-day appointments, using that observation to support her broader opposition to the bill and concerns about requiring colleges to provide abortion-related drugs.
SB5826 — Jean Hill expresses deep concern about SB 5826, objecting to its statement that abortion is a human right. She argues that pregnant women face limited options and should not be forced to choose between continuing school and having a baby. She concludes by urging support for pregnant individuals’ rights to work, attend school, and meet their basic needs, rather than promoting a right to take life.
SB5826 — The witness repeatedly testified in support of SB 5826, urging passage of the bill to protect pregnancy-capable students and improve access and support on Washington college campuses. They described the bill as a necessary lifeline for students and emphasized that it would help address campus needs and protections.
Nicole Peterson — Nicole Peterson is first named as part of the upcoming remote panel, then provides testimony describing her personal experience using abortion medications after a miscarriage and receiving emergency and follow-up care. She explains that the experience was physically and emotionally traumatic and argues that a student health center would not have been an appropriate setting for that care.
Sunny Taylor — Sunny Taylor is introduced as part of the remote panel and then gives testimony as a PLU student and advocate for pregnant and parenting students. She speaks against expanding access to medication abortion for students, arguing that the bill’s safety claims are misleading, campus pregnancy resources are limited, and easier access to the drugs can be dangerous. She concludes by urging the committee to strengthen support for pregnant and parenting students instead of making abortion the default, and the chair asks her to wrap up.
Mary Long — Mary Long was introduced as the next witness and then testified in opposition to Senate Bill 5826 on behalf of Conservative Ladies of America. She argued that abortion is not a human right, disputed claims that medical abortion is safe by citing risks such as bleeding, infections, and incomplete abortions requiring emergency surgery, and concluded by urging a no vote, warning that the bill pressures students into hasty decisions and can endanger their health.
T'wina Nobles — The witness greets Chair T'wina Nobles and the committee members, addressing Nobles respectfully as chair in the opening of the testimony.
T'wina Nobles — The bill sponsor identifies herself and thanks Senator Warnick for co-sponsoring the bipartisan legislation.
T'wina Nobles — The senator continues her personal story and argues for equitable financial aid for students at private not-for-profit institutions.
T'wina Nobles — Addressed as Chair Nobles by the witness.
T'wina Nobles — Addressed as Chair Nobles by the witness.
Anna Raider — Introduced as part of the next remote panel.
Clarice Sandvik — Clarice Sandvik was introduced as part of the next remote panel and then testified in support of SB 5826 as a District 1 constituent and University of Washington Bothell undergraduate student. She explained that the bill matters to her because many people who obtain abortions are in their 20s, the same age range as most college students, and urged support for the bill to protect pregnancy-capable students attending Washington’s public institutions. Her testimony concluded with thanks to the committee, and a repeated closing line appears in the transcript before the next witness.
Isabel Rexoporo — Introduced as part of the next remote panel; name uncertain due to transcription.
Maya Aragala — Maya Aragala was introduced as part of the remote panel and then began her testimony as an attorney and senior public policy manager at Advocates for Youth. She spoke in support of SB 5826, emphasizing that medication abortion is safe, essential reproductive care, and that the bill is needed to improve access for Washington students.
Honor Raider / Anna Raider — Honor Raider, a 35th District constituent and University of Washington student, testified in support of Senate Bill 5826. They explained that many students in Washington need abortion care but cannot reasonably access it through on-campus health centers, introducing the broader access barriers they intended to discuss.
Isabella Alexa Perra / Isabel Rexoporo — Isabella Alexa Perra (also identified as Isabel Rexoporo), a University of Washington student and Seattle-area resident, testified in support of SB 5826. She explained that having a health care provider at her high school made a significant difference when she was struggling, giving her access to judgment-free, medically accurate information and basic care. She concluded by arguing that students should be able to receive timely care and accurate information through student health centers they already know and trust.
SB5828 — The chair opens the public hearing on Senate Bill 5828, staff provides background on the bill, and then explains that the bill changes the maximum Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award calculations.
SB5828 — Senate Bill 5828 is presented as updating Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship award formulas for students at private not-for-profit four-year institutions so awards are based on the average award at public four-year institutions. Multiple speakers then testify in support, describing the bill as fair, predictable, and a responsible way to preserve educational opportunity and restore or protect funding for students and campuses. Later testimony shifts to opposition, arguing the bill would redirect Washington College Grant funding toward private schools rather than public universities. Overall, the discussion centers on the bill’s aid-formula changes and the debate over whether it supports or diverts higher-education funding.
SB5828 — During the public hearing on Senate Bill 5828, multiple witnesses testified in strong support of the bill. They thanked the chair and sponsor, urged the committee to schedule a vote and pass the bill out of committee, and explained that the legislation would restore or protect student financial aid, including the Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship. Witnesses emphasized that the bill would help students afford higher education, choose institutions that fit their values and interests, and continue their education at private not-for-profit institutions. The hearing concluded with the formal closing of public testimony on Senate Bill 5828.
SB5785 — Staff explains this prior bill as background for the current proposal.
Katia Pasarini — Katia Pasarini is introduced and her title is corrected from an initial mislabeling as president of PLU to president of Gonzaga. She is then asked to clarify her title, and the discussion resolves that she is with Gonzaga and is the new president. Shortly after, Pasarini formally identifies herself as the new president of Gonzaga University and states that she is testifying in support of the bill.
Alan Bolton / Belton (questionable) — The transcript briefly repeats an uncertain witness name from the list, referring to Alan Bolton/Belton and associated names, with the speaker appearing to clarify or restate the same person’s name.
Emma Whitman (questionable) — A testifier name appears to be Emma Whitman, though the transcript is unclear.