Jordan — Jordan is introduced as the presenter for the work session.
Jordan Arnold — Jordan Arnold introduces himself as the new state broadband director for the Washington State Broadband Office and then begins a presentation outlining key dates and events. He transitions into a timeline of recent federal changes affecting BEAD and continues with an update on revised subgranting efforts and submission-related steps.
Jordan Arnold — Jordan Arnold concluded his presentation on permitting and environmental review efficiencies, then was immediately addressed by Representative Paul as the committee transitioned into the question period.
Cindy Ryu — Jordan thanks Chair Ryu.
Cindy Ryu — Votes aye on House Bill 2684.
Shelley Kloba — Jordan thanks Vice Chair Kloba.
Shelley Kloba — Raised concerns that 'significant' is undefined and that income alone does not rule out prejudice.
Shelley Kloba — Votes aye on House Bill 2684.
Stephanie Barnard — Jordan thanks Ranking Minority Member Barnard.
Stephanie Barnard — Stephanie Barnard is directly addressed in the discussion and invited to comment, then referenced again in a light exchange about how the speaker recognized her, and later identified as the sponsor of the first amendment (Poole 188).
Stephanie Barnard — Representative Stephanie Barnard was announced as excused from the vote, with later references reiterating that she and Representative Simmons were excused, including for House Joint Memorial 4012.
Joseph Williams — Jordan thanks Joseph Williams for serving as director of the State Broadband Office and helping complete the work.
Paul Harris — Asked a clarifying question about NEPA and environmental review.
Paul Harris — Asked for clarification on the previous amendment, Wail 294.
Paul Harris — Votes aye on House Bill 2684.
Joshua Penner — Representative Joshua Penner is invited to ask questions and immediately follows with a follow-up question about broadband distribution density and the costs of deploying fiber in less dense areas.
Joshua Penner — Votes nay, without recommendation, on House Bill 2684.
Joshua Penner — The speaker is likely Representative Penner, who urges support for the joint memorial.
HB2684 — First bill taken up in executive session; concerns guidelines for socially disadvantaged individuals for Business Enterprise State Certification.
HB2684 — After returning from caucus, the committee takes up House Bill 2684 and a motion is made to report the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation. The bill then remains under that motion as discussion continues.
HB2684 — The committee first clarifies that House Bill 2684 remains a House Bill because no amendments were adopted. A motion is then made and seconded to report the bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation. Members briefly discuss the bill’s substance, describing it as a narrow measure adding the Middle Eastern North African group to eligibility considerations within the Office of the Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, while another member raises concern that the policy may be overly broad and needs more discussion. The sequence concludes with the roll call vote, and House Bill 2684 is reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
Mike Volz — Identified as the sponsor of the next amendment, Wail 294.
Mike Volz — Representative Mike Volz moved Amendment 294 and explained that its purpose was to require a deeper, more specific analysis of the Middle East and North Africa data.
Michael Keaton — Identified as the sponsor of the third amendment, Wail 293.
Michael Keaton — Representative Michael Keaton is introduced as the next sponsor of Amendment Whaling 293 and then takes the floor to move the amendment, describing it as a safeguard against unintended consequences and potential lawsuits.
Michael Keaton — Votes nay, do not pass, on House Bill 2684.
Jim Walsh — Representative Walsh is called on as the discussion continues.
Dave Paul — Opposed Amendment Whaling 295, arguing that changing federal policy makes the amendment problematic for the state.
HB2684 — Motion to incorporate adopted amendments and report the substitute bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
Jeff Wilson — Representative Volz is referenced during debate, where a member asks for a no vote and criticizes the bill as overly broad. The sequence then moves into the vote, with the member recorded as voting on House Bill 2684 and the transcript reflecting a no vote / do not pass position.
Julio Cortes — Votes aye on House Bill 2684.
Brandy Donaghy — Votes aye on House Bill 2684.
Brandy Donaghy — Agrees in support of the memorial and says veterans should not be penalized for an injury.
Clyde Shavers — Votes aye on House Bill 2684.
Tarra Simmons — Tarra Simmons was announced as excused from the vote, including the vote on House Joint Memorial 4012.
Kevin Waters — Votes nay, do not pass, on House Bill 2684.