Dave Paul — Representative Dave Paul voted aye on the motion.
Dave Paul — Representative Paul said he has long supported the broadband policy and will vote yes, but he expressed fiscal concern and asked for a revised fiscal note or appropriations review to better assess the costs. The sequence concludes with his recorded aye vote.
Clyde Shavers — Clyde Shavers was recorded voting aye on the motion, with repeated roll-call confirmations of the same aye vote.
Clyde Shavers — During the roll-call vote, Representative Shavers voted aye and Representative Simmons also voted aye.
Tarra Simmons — Representative Tarra Simmons voted aye on the motion during roll-call voting.
Brianna Thomas — Representative Brianna Thomas voted aye on the motion during the meeting.
Mike Volz — Mike Volz was recorded twice during the roll-call vote as voting nay, or 'do not pass,' on the motion.
Mike Volz — Voted nay, do not pass.
Mike Volz — Spoke in support of the bill, saying it was brought by Representative Dent and requested by the Military Department.
Mike Volz — Representative Volz votes aye.
Kevin Waters — Kevin Waters voted nay, indicating he did not support the motion.
Kevin Waters — Voted nay, do not pass.
HB2157 — Reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
HB2351 — The committee discussed Proposed Substitute House Bill 2351 and version H312.1, noting that no amendments were offered, and then moved to report the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
HB2351 — Reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
HB2365 — Motion made to report it out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
HB2365 — The committee returned to the final motion on Proposed Substitute House Bill 2365 after disposing of amendments, and then moved to report the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation, reflecting the substitute and accepted amendments.
Phil Fortunato — Representative Penner presented a sequence of related amendment pools and urged their adoption. He first moved Pool 174, which clarified definitions related to foster care and dependent children, then asked for a nay vote on it due to fiscal note concerns before moving on. He next moved Pool 172 to clarify the term "incarcerated individual" by cross-reference to statute, followed by Pool 173 to clarify the definition of individuals experiencing housing instability, and Pool 175 to clarify the definition of individuals with disabilities. After passing the floor to Representative Keaton, Penner later returned to move the final amendment, Pool 169, which would give the State Broadband Office authority to access data needed to measure objectives for targeted populations.
Monica Stonier — Representative Simmons supported the series of amendments, saying they clarify definitions and eligibility language. He agreed the updated wording should be accepted, describing it as more humanizing and prudent, especially in ensuring clarity about who is included, including people at imminent risk of homelessness.
Matt Boehnke — Representative Keaton moved Amendment Pool 170 and then Amendment Pool 171, briefly explaining that the amendments were intended to align the bill’s language with existing law, including rural-area provisions and veteran definitions through cross-references.
Nicole Macri — Representative Kloba supported the amendment’s accountability and privacy goals but expressed concern that it would require agencies to take on new duties, creating fiscal implications. She suggested the issue may be more appropriate for appropriations because it asks agencies to do something they do not currently have to do.
HB2365 — Substitute House Bill 2365 is reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation following the vote.
Tom Dent — Identified as the sponsor/requested source for the bill.
HB2446 — Substitute House Bill 2446 is discussed as having returned with a high fiscal note, prompting amendments intended to reduce the cost and extend a deadline. The committee then moves to incorporate the adopted amendments into the substitute bill, with some brief procedural confusion, and ultimately the vice chair moves to adopt the amendments and report the bill out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. Members express support for the bill as a cost-conscious way to create an overall plan for the industry, and the bill is reported out of committee on a 12-1 vote.
Stephanie McClintock — Representative Barnard speaks in support of the amendment and says the bill is important.
Stephanie McClintock — The speaker addresses the ranking member and asks for support for the amendment.
Stephanie McClintock — Representative Barnard declines further discussion on final passage and yields time back to the chair.
Stephanie McClintock — The chair asks the vice chair to speak because she knows the correct procedure.
Stephanie McClintock — Representative Barnard expresses concern about industry involvement in writing the strategic plan, calling it a form of regulatory capture, but says she will support the bill.
HB2523 — The hearing on House Bill 2523 opens with the bill identified as concerning the community reinvestment program. Staff then presents the bill’s main components and explains its requirements, including plan content, review and reporting provisions, a study by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, and technical corrections. The discussion then moves into public testimony, where speakers including Joe Woods and Dr. Timmy Foster express strong support for the bill.
HB2523 — Cited as a bill that delivers measurable returns and supports the community reinvestment program.
HB2523 — House Bill 2523 is discussed as a bill aimed at supporting reentry services, workforce training, broadband access, and broader economic mobility. The witness first recommends targeted amendments to strengthen the bill by improving accountability, reporting, equity, and balanced investment across program areas. The discussion then turns to support for the bill’s goals, emphasizing that it is designed to produce long-term economic mobility through workforce pathways, reentry services, and infrastructure. The witness also notes that the bill includes strong accountability measures such as outcome-based reporting and independent evaluation.
Lisa Romine — Lisa Romine is introduced as a member of the first testimony panel and then appears as an in-person witness. She identifies herself as the CEO of SkillSource, a local workforce board in Washington’s North Central Region, and testifies in support of the bill, describing workforce benefits from the investments.
Evelyn Kalama — Evelyn Kalama was identified as a member of the first testimony panel and then testified in person, introducing herself as being with the Quinault Indian Nation TERO Department. She went on to describe barrier-removal efforts for young adults ages 18 to 24 and thanked the committee.
Joe Woods — Joe Woods is identified as a member of the first testimony panel, then introduced as an in-person witness alongside Lisa Romine and Evelyn Kalama, and finally begins his own introduction by stating, 'My name is Joe Woods.'
Dr. Timmy Foster — Dr. Timmy Foster was announced as the next witness, then introduced as the first witness on the panel. He began his testimony as a private citizen and stated his support for House Bill 2523, explaining that his support is based on both personal and research-related reasons.
Sarah Hudson — Sarah Hudson was introduced as a remote witness and then called to testify. She appeared on behalf of the Washington Defender Association and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to discuss post-conviction relief work funded by the Community Reinvestment Program.
Sakhani Perkins — Listed as a remote witness on deck.
Charlie — Described as a single mother who completed nursing training and became a registered nurse.
Alani — Alani came to SkillSource underemployed and without reliable transportation, making it difficult to sustain training and work. With support through training and matched savings, he completed construction training at Perry Tech, purchased a car, secured full-time employment, and was promoted to Carpentry Supervisor.
Sakani Peter Perkins — Introduced as a witness on the next panel; name appears uncertain in transcript.