Martha Whaling — Staff to the committee; briefed the committee on House Bill 2325 and its proposed substitute.
HB2481 — House Bill 2481 is introduced as the next bill for consideration, and its purpose is identified as prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods.
HB2481 — House Bill 2481 is introduced as a measure prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods, especially groceries. Members discuss how the bill would prevent prices from being changed based on personal information or customer data profiles rather than ordinary factors like time of day or product expiration. Speakers express support for the bill’s intent while noting some implementation questions, then move to a motion for a due pass recommendation. The committee votes and House Bill 2481 is reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
Shelley Kloba — Shelley Kloba is referenced as the sponsor of the proposed substitute and in connection with amendment 3209 and other Kloba amendments, with the speaker discussing their fiscal note impact and related legislative details.
Shelley Kloba — Requests withdrawal of the proposed sub amendment.
HB2325 — The bill establishes a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion.
HB2325 — The committee resumes executive action on House Bill 2325, a tourism self-supported assessment program bill, and considers the proposed substitute version H-3197.1. A motion is made and reiterated to report the substitute bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
Shelley Kloba — Addressed as Vice Chair Kloba in the procedural motion.
Shelley Kloba — Votes aye.
Shelley Kloba — Votes aye.
Shelley Kloba — Moves that House Bill 2397 be reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
Shelley Kloba — Responds that the amendment is a common-sense technical fix.
Shelley Kloba — Supports the amendment as a common-sense move reflecting comments from the State Fire Chiefs.
Shelley Kloba — Supports adoption of the amendment and the underlying bill.
Shelley Kloba — Invited to speak to the motion on Substitute House Bill 2397.
Shelley Kloba — Explains that wildfire response requires a team approach and mutual aid.
Shelley Kloba — Addressed the chair in connection with the final bill.
Kevin Waters — Representative Kevin Waters is repeatedly identified as the sponsor of the amendments, which are described as part of his amendment package. The discussion then shifts to comparing the fiscal impact and fiscal note of Waters' amendments with the substitute, treating the amendments as a single related set within the broader debate.
Kevin Waters — Representative Kevin Waters states that he will encourage a no vote on House Bill 2481 and explains his opposition, then is later recorded voting nay/do not pass on the bill.
Kevin Waters — Votes nay, do not pass.
HB2503 — Bill relating to documentation regarding data used to train an AI system and a generative AI system; one amendment was described.
HB2503 — House Bill 2503 is introduced as legislation regulating artificial intelligence training data and increasing transparency and accountability in how AI systems are trained. Supporters describe it as a common-sense step that would require generative AI systems to disclose high-level summaries of the data used to train them and urge the committee to support it as a balance between innovation and the public interest. Critics argue that, as written, the bill is mechanically problematic for innovation in Washington, imposes burdensome compliance requirements such as data logs for model releases since January 2022, and would disproportionately hurt small businesses, leading them to recommend a no vote.
Clyde Shavers — Representative Clyde Shavers is identified in connection with an amendment to House Bill 2503, and the discussion proceeds through the motion to adopt the amendment, confirmation that it has been moved and seconded, and its eventual adoption.
Clyde Shavers — Votes aye on House Bill 2481.
Clyde Shavers — Moves adoption of Amendment Pool 162 and explains support for it.
Clyde Shavers — Argues the amendment is needed to keep child sexual abuse material out of AI systems.
Clyde Shavers — Begins discussion of House Bill 2503 after the amendment is adopted.
Clyde Shavers — Votes aye.
HB2397 — House Bill 2397 is introduced as the next bill to be considered and is described as relating to reimbursements under the State Fire Services Mobilization Plan. The discussion notes an amendment that changes the timing of reimbursements.
HB2397 — House Bill 2397 is introduced as the fourth bill under consideration, addressing timely reimbursement for state agencies and local jurisdictions mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Mobilization Plan. The committee then moves to report the bill out with a due pass recommendation.
Stephanie Barnard — Stephanie Barnard is identified as the sponsor of Pool 161 to House Bill 2397 and then speaks in support of the amendment, urging a yes vote. Her remarks connect the amendment to broader concerns about tourism investment, noting the impact of underinvestment and emphasizing Washington’s beauty. She also references her role as one of the original members of the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority and says this is her last year on the authority.
Stephanie Barnard — Votes no/do not pass on House Bill 2481.
Stephanie Barnard — Vote begins with nay.
Stephanie Barnard — Votes nay, do not pass.
Stephanie Barnard — Says the committee has already been briefed and moves Amendment Pool 161.
Stephanie Barnard — Asked to speak to the bill and expressed gratitude to the committee for hearing and supporting it.
Stephanie Barnard — Argued that the tourism promotion area assessment will create economic opportunity and has a track record of success.
Stephanie Barnard — Continued support for the bill, emphasizing the self-assessment structure, removing the sunset, and promoting tourism in Washington.
HB2278 — House Bill 2278 is identified as one of the bills without amendments and is slated to be considered later along with House Bill 2417.
HB2278 — House Bill 2278, concerning tourism promotion areas, was introduced and moved for a due pass recommendation. The committee then voted on the motion, and the chair announced that the bill was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
HB2417 — House Bill 2417 is identified as one of the bills without amendments and is slated to be considered later along with House Bill 2278.
HB2417 — House Bill 2417, which would update the Washington Code of Military Justice to add protections for victims of offenses while serving in the organized militia, was introduced and then moved out of committee with a due pass recommendation. The committee voted in favor, and the chair announced that the bill was reported out of committee.
Mari Leavitt — Mari Leavitt moves that proposed substitute House Bill 2325, version H-3197.1, be reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation, and then notes that the motion has been moved and seconded and that there is one amendment.
Peter Abbarno — Representative Paul speaks in support of the amendment and the bill, noting the advisory board will be disbanded by the time the measure takes effect and emphasizing the importance of marketing Washington to visitors. He expresses enthusiasm for the bill, highlights tourism’s value for attracting people from outside the state and country, and argues that stronger promotion can boost tax revenue and support family-wage jobs. He closes with a light example about the Seahawks to underscore the benefit of having Washington advertised widely.
HB2325 — The committee votes to move Substitute House Bill 2325 out of committee and then reports it out unanimously with a due pass recommendation.
Joshua Penner — Referenced as someone who should pay the same price at the grocery store.
Joshua Penner — Votes without recommendation on House Bill 2481.
Joshua Penner — Supports adoption of Amendment Pool 162.
Joshua Penner — Thanks the sponsor and says the bill’s intent is good.
Joshua Penner — Votes nay, without recommendation.