Janice Zahn — Janice Zahn votes aye, then moves amendment VAS 245 and explains that it would expand the definition of adequate alternative shelter space to include portable mats, beds, and other similar sleeping spaces, such as those provided through faith organizations and partner cities.
April Connors — Raises a follow-up question about whether shelters are already exempt under Washington concealed carry permit rules.
April Connors — Recorded as voting no, do not pass, in the roll call.
April Connors — Connors voted no, do not pass.
HB2266 — Motion to report the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
HB2266 — The committee votes to report Substitute House Bill 2266 out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
Cyndy Jacobsen — Representative Jacobsen discussed Amendment Mori 294, explaining that it would add guardrails by prohibiting indoor emergency shelters within 1,000 feet of schools or day care centers and allowing cities to impose reasonable capacity limits. He then reiterated support for the amendment, agreeing that it improves the bill.
Cyndy Jacobsen — Called on for further discussion.
Cyndy Jacobsen — States general agreement with the amendment.
Cyndy Jacobsen — The chair appears to refer to the next speaker as Representative Zon, likely Representative Jacobsen.
Cyndy Jacobsen — Raised concerns about the bill and said the city has had an ongoing problem with the issue.
Cyndy Jacobsen — The chair thanks Representative Zahn and then calls on Representative Jacobsen for further discussion.
Cyndy Jacobsen — Said the bill could exacerbate problems in her city and raised concerns about pet requirements.
Cyndy Jacobsen — The chair thanks Representative Jacobsen after her no vote.
Cyndy Jacobsen — The chair thanks Representative Gregerson after the prior remarks.
Cyndy Jacobsen — Thanked colleagues for the difficult conversation and said cities are not the enemy in the homelessness debate.
Cyndy Jacobsen — Jacobson voted no, do not pass.
Cyndy Jacobsen — Zahn voted aye.
Brianna Thomas — Argued against Amendment Mori 294, saying services should not be concentrated and that the amendment would harm children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Brianna Thomas — Thomas voted aye.
David Hackney — Representative Richards introduced and moved Amendment 292, urging a yes vote and explaining that it is a technical amendment requested by the city of Port Orchard to align form-based codes with step housing. He emphasized that the change would improve conformity and consistency while reducing administrative burden for cities.
Sam Low — Representative Low moved Amendment Mori 293 and explained that it addresses operational and health and safety requirements, including measures such as cameras, supervision, and law enforcement contact information.
Sam Low — The chair calls on Representative Lowe for further discussion.
Sam Low — Shared a personal story about losing his home in sixth grade and expressed appreciation for the bill sponsor.
Sam Low — Said the sponsor's intentions are pure but he still struggles with the bill due to public camping concerns.
Sam Low — Said he cannot support the bill and urged a no vote.
Sam Low — The chair thanks Ranking Member Lowe, likely referring to Representative Sam Low.
Sam Low — Low voted no, do not pass.
Skyler Rude — Representative Zahn moved Amendment Mori 303 and explained that it makes technical cleanups and clarifies the application and notification process, then followed up by supporting the amendment and urging a yes vote.
Adrian Cortes — Supported Amendment Mori 303 and then moved Amendment Mori 295, explaining it would allow cities and counties to impose enforcement, auditing, and other requirements for program participation.
Mari Leavitt — The speaker refers to Vice Chair Hill, who is Mari Leavitt, asking her to move the next amendment.
Mari Leavitt — Moved Amendment Mori 301 in the next section after being asked to do so here.
Mari Leavitt — Moves Amendment Mori 301 after being asked by the chair.
Mari Leavitt — Moves to incorporate the adopted amendments into Substitute House Bill 2266 and report it out with a do pass recommendation.
Mari Leavitt — Hill votes aye in the roll call, referring to Vice Chair Hill.
Ron Muzzall — The transcript says 'Representative Lowe'; this appears to refer to Ranking Member Low, but the exact member is uncertain from the text alone.
Debra Entenman — Debra Entenman votes aye earlier in the meeting, then later speaks in opposition to amendment VAS 243, thanking the sponsor but respectfully asking for a no vote because the bill as written does not prevent immediate enforcement and she supports maintaining a uniform statewide standard. Her remarks continue seamlessly across the two adjacent transcript segments.
Debra Entenman — Representative Entenman voted aye during the vote.
Melanie Morgan — Voted aye.
Melanie Morgan — Referenced as the person whose amendment may be moved; transcript likely means Representative Gregerson.
Melanie Morgan — Likely intended to be Representative Gregerson, who is asked to move or withdraw amendment VAS 220.
Melanie Morgan — Acknowledged for years of work on the bill.
Melanie Morgan — Representative Gregerson is praised for long-term work on the bill.
Debra Lekanoff — Recorded as voting aye.
Debra Lekanoff — Lekanoff voted aye.
Joe Timmons — Joe Timmons is called during the vote, votes aye, and then briefly explains that he grappled with the bill and appreciates the concerns raised, but will still vote yes while noting there is more work to do on the policy.
Joe Timmons — Timmons voted aye.
Travis Couture — Representative Barkis moves amendment VASF 243, then explains that the underlying bill allows adoption of various rules for public spaces but raises concerns about whether those rules can actually be enforced, motivating the amendment.
HB2489 — Cited as establishing a single uniform standard tied to shelter availability.
HB2489 — Adopted amendments are moved into the bill, and it is moved for a do pass recommendation.