Jim Walsh — Raised concern about higher maximum wagers and problem gambling.
Jim Walsh — Representative Walsh is called on to ask a question, receives a direct response, and is then referenced positively for his directness in the exchange.
Jim Walsh — Asked follow-up questions about the new system's implementation and historical data.
Jim Walsh — Asked whether more specificity in House Bill 2210 would have made the fiscal note easier or more precise.
Tina — Was asked whether she had anything to add; she said no.
Nate — Nate is cited as having made the point that the limits and decision-making authority are ultimately incumbent on the tribes, meaning the choice is up to them.
Laurie Jinkins — The chair was addressed while introducing the next presentation.
HB1750 — House Bill 1750, the Washington Voting Rights Act, is introduced and then revisited as speakers question its litigation assumptions and whether fiscal impacts should be attributed to the bill if it is passed.
Stuart Holmes — Identified himself as Director of Elections for Secretary Hobbs and explained the office's litigation exposure.
HB2210 — House Bill 2210 is introduced as the next pre-question topic and identified as ranked choice voting legislation. The discussion then focuses on the fiscal note, including how the cost was calculated and what adoption-rate assumptions were used. It continues with comments that the bill may have needed more specificity about the ranked choice voting model, and ends with reference to recent amendments that removed a rulemaking provision.
Julie Wise — Identified as King County Elections Director and noted as not having reached out about implementation costs.
Stuart — The witness is being addressed and asked about the new system and implementation costs.
Jeff Holy — Named as an ex officio member.
Shelley Kloba — Representative Shelley Kloba is identified as an ex officio member and is noted again as an ex officio member who will vote on the compact.
Jeff Wilson — Jeff Wilson is identified as an ex officio member, with clarification that he will also vote on the compact.
Rob Chase — Asked where Squaxin Island is geographically located.
Rob Chase — Asked whether the office purchases or recommends voting machines.