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Staff summarized the amendments published on the committee amendment list. One amendment (RUSM167) added “urban Indian organizations recognized by the Indian Health Service” as entities from which a representative may be chosen. An earlier amendment (RUSM163) was withdrawn; another amendment (RUSM170) that would have changed the mandate to an invitation was not considered after the withdrawal. Representative Stevie later offered RUSM168, which would change language to require boards to invite, rather than include, tribal representatives; the committee rejected RUSM168.

Vice Chair Parsley and other supporters said the bill responds to requests from tribes and is intended to ensure tribal representation on health boards. Parsley argued that holding a position open for tribes gives them a right to be on the board rather than simply offering an invitation. Representative Griffey and others said the preferred, respectful approach is to \"invite\" sovereign tribal nations to participate rather than require their selection, and Griffey said he would oppose final passage if the bill used mandatory language.

Representative Stevie framed their amendment as an act of respect, saying they wanted to ensure tribes \"may attend and be part of this board\" rather than being told to join. Representative Duer and others said the language needs additional work; multiple members said they would work with tribes and sponsors prior to floor consideration.

Following debate and roll call, staff announced five ayes and two nays; by that vote substitute House Bill 1946 was reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation. The record shows RUSM167 was adopted and RUSM168 was not adopted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Local Government February 19, 8:00 am","oneSentenceSummary","Substitute House Bill 1946, which changes how tribal representatives are selected or invited for local and district health boards, was reported out of the Local Government committee after the panel adopted one amendment and rejected another amid debate about whether boards should be required to include tribal representatives or only invite them.","taxTitle","Local Government, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington","taxId",20267,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322618,"Committee advances substitute that requires one-time statewide assessment of water and sewer systems by 2027",708,57000,765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347151-e82134f219187a71dea67f839130d87a&start=57&end=765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347151-e82134f219187a71dea67f839130d87a/thumbnail_57000.jpg","/articles/6322618/Washington/Committee-advances-substitute-that-requires-one-time-statewide-assessment-of-water-and-sewer-systems-by-2027","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322618-18ac27717761f99aaed3dee97f43e799/orig.mp4?Expires=1770674937&Signature=lUGLC8ZjGPfx3C8bKi4dwzg0VnFWUrYN~kZdT0hO-Ts8n5318eA9GuZnjTmuiiCtjrVx0indLg7jwUd68n2cT3djPfXPgAPRJT9IQI3PyOjjFq-VKxXv6LEiVPUSUkLkcrZ09L2UMLeX7qoIV5Y9SAxjrr4gpX2XnwiWesfB2zyQWHb4lH9gtMCSyMnhBSGsykoBVfh-~Cjf1Dnnfv8RVI8UBjFZfZRcUmSBJCHf9DtCzjwYgllYv3p7yFG9xf3Zm1v~27HLuUL21shQB-~jlrdWF7Gg69zGgNXcjDds3JVuSvsYOqQj0kHfF8zOMKDUYbiBMVhCKJJXws1LC~HJLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Government committee reported substitute House Bill 1690 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation after adopting a substitute that replaces a requirement for an ongoing database with a one-time comprehensive assessment of water and sewer system maintenance and upgrade needs.

Staff summarized the change: the original bill would have required the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health to jointly produce an ongoing comprehensive assessment. The proposed substitute, H-1505.1 from Representative Dewar, instead requires the two agencies to prepare a comprehensive assessment report to the governor and legislature by June 30, 2027 and allows the report to include a list of systems in need of critical repairs or maintenance rather than establishing a continuing database.

Committee members voiced support for taking action to identify large-system failures and aging infrastructure. Representative Groovy said the bill is necessary to begin addressing regular overflows and the large volumes of untreated sewage that large sewer systems discharge, calling for prioritizing “very large sewer systems” while noting his district also contains many septic systems.

The committee approved the substitute by voice vote; staff then announced seven ayes, zero nays. By that vote substitute House Bill 1690 was reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation.

The substitute specifies a deadline (June 30, 2027) for submission of a comprehensive assessment report by the Department of Health and the Department of Ecology. Supporters said the change was intended to reduce fiscal impact while still producing an initial statewide needs assessment.

The bill now moves forward with the substitute; staff noted the change was an attempt to reduce the fiscal note while maintaining the core goal of assessing statewide infrastructure needs.","A substitute to House Bill 1690, narrowing an original request for an ongoing database to a one-time comprehensive assessment, was reported out of committee unanimously. The substitute directs the Departments of Health and Ecology to submit a report to the governor and legislature by June 30, 2027.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322623,"Committee advances bill to revise state rules for water recreation facilities, removes 'residential' provisions",393,27000,420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2347151-e82134f219187a71dea67f839130d87a&start=27&end=420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2347151-e82134f219187a71dea67f839130d87a/thumbnail_27000.jpg","/articles/6322623/Washington/Committee-advances-bill-to-revise-state-rules-for-water-recreation-facilities-removes-residential-provisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322623-ba0a330b1f55012c8d9c30eca1db7bf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770674937&Signature=nfRajo0Bzfc3rhZNwb2uS2gklzdk5Ng1DJbVJQs4a1afUxk4FELYTsLQqJc6ajnV7slyvbDRBb0jaT1BE6rdr935eORYO4rb5rp3kptudTOd5wuyVs7f2U1HodThJ8f0nbeH7ZZK~Uqt5AKVMOr5K29b0CNIbsLkYLE98kfVBSyUmkGvlmh5SewhkBItluNTgiVuXgrs-3RxG1xoptm3drVpuX30KqwDGmqRHbDguiHGUYqDIBISONIK5B9E97i29lY6~pwgQvkntwrM3H0TYM-zJya1HgxnA~u9pglCZFIrmPZ1MBcgIoChYS0fp7WgFua-ZXIy-M8GLRvteRlsRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","House Bill 1684, which would make multiple changes to state laws governing water recreation facilities, was reported out of the Local Government committee with a due-pass recommendation after members adopted an amendment that eliminates references to “residential aquatic facility.”

The amendment, RUSM162, was described by staff member Michelle Resk as removing the term “residential aquatic facility and all corresponding regulations of residential aquatic facilities in the bill.” Resk summarized the bill and the single amendment published in the committee’s amendment packet before members debated the measure.

The bill’s supporters said the underlying intent is to update statutory language so the Department of Health can revise its implementing regulations. “This is an ask from the Department of Health, in order for them to be able to update their regulations,” the committee chair said when asking for a yes vote on the substitute.

Some members continued to express concern that the bill, even with the residential language removed, left too much rule-making authority to agencies. Representative Griffey said he opposed the bill because he was “apprehensive giving rule making authority to state agencies, building a new program, assessing fees,” and wanted clearer legislative direction to constrain agency implementation.

Representative Seabee, who said they had worked in aquatic facilities, supported removing the residential provision but said the bill remained “too vague and too ambiguous” and needed tightening so it addresses concrete problems without creating enforcement difficulties.

After roll call, staff announced four ayes and three nays; by that vote the committee reported substitute House Bill 1684 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation.

The vote tally announced by staff was: four ayes and three nays. The committee adopted RUSM162 and incorporated it into the substitute before reporting the bill out.

The measure will next proceed according to chamber rules; sponsors indicated they intend to continue working on language refinements before floor consideration.","A Local Government committee reported substitute House Bill 1684 out with a due-pass recommendation after adopting an amendment that deletes provisions referencing \"residential aquatic facility.\" The bill would update state regulatory authority over water recreation facilities; some members said more work is needed before final passage.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee advances bill changing tribal representation rules on local health boards after amendment debate

Committee advances substitute that requires one-time statewide assessment of water and sewer systems by 2027

Committee advances bill to revise state rules for water recreation facilities, removes 'residential' provisions