HB2664 — Staff introduces HB 2664, which removes a certified mail delivery requirement.
HB2664 — House Bill 2664 is moved out of committee with a due pass recommendation, the committee votes on the motion, and the bill is later referenced as having addressed RLTA concerns.
Jeremie Dufault — Explained that the amendment would replace presumed Consumer Protection Act violations with civil penalties and argued that presumptions are dangerous.
Jeremie Dufault — Continued explaining the amendment’s penalty structure and asked for support.
Jeremie Dufault — The chair addresses Representative DuFoe directly while discussing the amendment.
Jeremie Dufault — Supports adoption of VASE 239 and notes it mirrors action taken last year.
Jeremie Dufault — Is called on for discussion after the chair’s remarks.
Jeremie Dufault — Says the bill is too broad but expresses willingness to keep working on it and gives a soft no.
Jeremie Dufault — Recorded as voting no/do not pass.
Davina Duerr — The chair responds to Representative DuFoe, saying the committee appreciates the spirit of the amendment but will ask for a no vote.
Davina Duerr — Said the amendment is too cumbersome for the Attorney General’s office but expressed willingness to work on alternative language.
Davina Duerr — Calls for the vote and votes no on the amendment.
Davina Duerr — Requests Vice Chair Hill to move the amendment.
Davina Duerr — The amendment is described as removing the Commerce report and fiscal implications.
Davina Duerr — Calls for the vote and votes aye on VASE 239.
Davina Duerr — The motion is made to incorporate amendments into Substitute House Bill 1542 and report it out of committee.
Davina Duerr — Argues the bill is important because of population aging and the need for protections and definitions.
Davina Duerr — Says the bill is an important part of the committee’s work on senior housing protections.
Davina Duerr — Moves the committee into voting and acknowledges the procedural clarification about the bill being a second substitute.
Davina Duerr — Announces the tally and the bill’s passage out of committee, then moves to House Bill 2664.
HB1542 — Motion to report the amended substitute bill out of committee.
HB1542 — The chair clarifies the correct bill version before the roll call.
Jake Fey — Roll call begins; several names are transcribed incorrectly in the vote tally.
Andrew Barkis — Recorded as voting no without recommendation.
April Connors — Recorded as voting no without recommendation.
Andrew Engell — Recorded as voting no without recommendation.
Mia Gregerson — Recorded as voting aye.
Janice Zahn — Recorded as voting aye.
Brianna Thomas — Recorded as voting aye.
HB1542 — Reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation after a 10-7 vote.
Peter Abbarno — Thanked Chair Peterson and Representative Peterson for working with him on the legislation and explained the bill fixes unintended consequences from last year.
Peter Abbarno — Referenced as Chair Peterson.
Peter Abbarno — Referenced as Representative Peterson.
Peter Abbarno — Thanked again as Chair Peterson.
Peter Abbarno — Was thanked for his work on the issue.
Peter Abbarno — Chair votes aye on the bill.
Peter Abbarno — Representative Connors is called on for further discussion.
Peter Abbarno — Representative Connors is thanked for work on the bill and stakeholder outreach.
Mari Leavitt — Vice Chair Hill is introduced and then, in her role, moves the amendment and later moves to incorporate the adopted amendments into Substitute House Bill 2452.
HB2452 — The committee considers Substitute House Bill 2452, incorporates the adopted amendments, and moves to report the substitute bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation. The chair then clarifies that the motion is to pass the substitute bill, and the committee votes to report Substitute House Bill 2452 out with a due pass recommendation, with the final announcement repeated before adjournment.
HB1542 — The committee returns from recess and begins action on HB 1542 with a motion to report it out with a due pass recommendation.
Audrey Vasek — Committee staff presents the bill overview.
Keith Goehner — Ranking Member Lowe is identified as the sponsor and mover of amendment VASE/VASI-238, then explains that the amendment clarifies the bill by narrowing its scope for housing providers that do not offer services like laundry or meals, helping preserve 55-plus housing options. The chair subsequently thanks Lowe and continues the amendment discussion.
HB2452 — Staff introduces HB 2452 and explains the proposed amendment.
HB2452 — Motion to report the bill out with a due pass recommendation.
HB1542 — Staff introduces HB 1542 and explains that it establishes minimum rights for senior independent housing residents and allows enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act.
HB1542 — The bill is being discussed alongside its amendments.