Jim Walsh — Said his side would be mixed, supporting the bill's intent but expressing concern about permit and license mechanics.
Jim Walsh — Referenced as having said the bill codifies an existing executive order.
Jim Walsh — Continued explaining that his side would have a mixed vote and soft noes due to mechanics concerns.
Jim Walsh — Recorded as voting nay without recommendation.
Jim Walsh — Recorded as voting aye.
Jim Walsh — Moved the last bill and began moving the first amendment.
Jim Walsh — Recorded as voting aye.
Jim Walsh — Recorded as voting nay without recommendation.
Jim Walsh — Moved the last bill and began moving the first amendment.
Jim Walsh — Moved the last bill and began moving the first amendment.
Jim Walsh — Moved amendment H3653.1 and explained it would restrict certain prop bets to protect sports wagering integrity.
Jim Walsh — His amendment was supported by Representative Waters.
Jim Walsh — Moved amendment H3637.2 and explained it was similar to one considered in the House version.
Jim Walsh — Explained H3637.2 and then moved to incorporate adopted amendments into a striking amendment for SB 61-37.
Jim Walsh — Asked for continued support for the bill after amendments were incorporated.
Jim Walsh — Recorded as voting aye; transcript says 'Welsh' once, likely Walsh.
Jim Walsh — Recorded as voting nay without recommendation, though the transcript also contains a stray 'A.'
Jim Walsh — A vote is attributed to Farvar/Far of our, likely referring to Representative Walsh or another member with a similar name; the transcript is unclear, but the member votes aye.
SB6035 — Committee discussion on Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, which concerns voting services for military overseas voters, Native American voters, and voters with disabilities. Members discussed amendments affecting tribal consultation requirements, the Secretary of State’s meetings with federally recognized tribes, and provisions related to an electronic ballot portal. Staff clarified differences between amendments and noted compatibility issues among them. The committee then moved to final action on the bill, first with a due pass recommendation and then with a due pass as amended recommendation, ultimately reporting the bill out of committee as amended.
SB6081 — Bill concerning nondisclosure requirements related to sex designation records.
SB6081 — Motion made to report the bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
SB6081 — Final passage vote is completed and the bill is reported out of committee.
SB6034 — Bill codifying the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs.
SB6034 — Substitute Senate Bill 6034 is moved through committee action: first for a due pass recommendation, then as amended after the adopted amendment is incorporated, and finally it is reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation.
SB6034 — The chair repeatedly clarified that Substitute Senate Bill 6034 had already been passed with a due pass as amended recommendation.
David Stuebe — Likely transcription error for Representative Chase; the text says 'Representative Chase,' but no matching member named Chase is in the expected list.
SB6084 — Clarifies the prohibition on repeat voting; no amendments.
SB6084 — Senate Bill 6084 is introduced and described as a simple bill that fixes a loophole related to double voting, including voting across Washington and Oregon. The motion to report the bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation is made and the bill is reported out of committee.
SB5968 — Bill integrating Executive Order 2503 relating to agency credentials.
SB5968 — The committee considered Second Substitute Senate Bill 5968, moved to report it out of committee with a due pass recommendation, then proceeded with the motion as amended. The motion was seconded, and the committee ultimately reported the bill out with a due pass as amended recommendation.
Sharlett Mena — Representative Sharlett Mena is identified as the sponsor of amendments to Senate Bill 6137, first for one amendment and then again for a second amendment.
Sharlett Mena — Representative Mena is called during roll call and votes aye.
SB6137 — Senate Bill 6137 was introduced as the last bill on the list and then discussed through an amendment that added restrictions and definitions related to sports wagering. The discussion also covered criminal penalties and prohibitions, including barring people convicted under the prohibition from placing sports wagers.
SB6137 — Senate Bill 6137 is reported out of committee with a due pass as amended recommendation following the vote.
Darya Farivar — Identified as Vice Chair in the meeting and corrected after initial misnaming.
Manka Dhingra — Opposes Amendment Omley 386 and asks for a no vote.
Manka Dhingra — Begins discussion of the amendment and says the issue is difficult and complicated.
Manka Dhingra — Moves to incorporate the adopted amendment into a striking amendment and report the bill out as amended.
Manka Dhingra — Supports final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035 as amended.
Manka Dhingra — Votes aye on the roll call.
Manka Dhingra — Chair Mena is addressed in the discussion on final passage.
Manka Dhingra — The roll is called and Representative Mena votes aye.
Manka Dhingra — The vote tally is announced and the bill is reported out of committee.
Manka Dhingra — Vice Chair Farivar is addressed in moving the amended bill forward.
Manka Dhingra — The speaker identifies themselves as 'Representative Farivar' and asks for a yes vote on the bill.
Chris Stearns — Representative Stearns was requested to be excused from the vote, and the request was granted, with the chair announcing that he is excused.
Unidentified witness with lived experience — Referenced as having testified that identity protections could be manipulated by perpetrators of sex crimes.
Dan Bronoske — Dan Bronoske speaks in support of an amendment, arguing it is necessary to prevent manipulation or harassment of victims and to avoid removing protections for transgender people. The amendment is then not adopted, after which the transcript moves into support for the bill and the roll-call vote, including a likely misrendered 'Doleo' vote recorded as aye.
SB6081 — The committee moves to final passage of Second Substitute Senate Bill 6081, which is described as protecting transgender people by limiting the use of information contained in driver’s licenses and other state government records or permits.
Jeff Wilson — Ranking Member Waters is recognized for further discussion, notes that the caucus will have a mixed vote while generally supporting the measure and raising a concern about background checks, and then votes aye on final passage.