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Representative Donaghy urged members to vote yes, saying that supply chains are a critical part of economic infrastructure. Representative Bernard described how supply‑chain disruptions during COVID had lasting local economic impacts and urged support for a program to provide loans and grants to improve efficiency. The staff roll call recorded nine ayes and four excused; by that tally the committee reported the bill out with a do‑pass recommendation.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Report Senate Bill 56 49 out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
- Outcome: Approved (reported out of committee)
- Tally: 9 yes, 0 no, 4 excused

Why it matters: If enacted, the program could fund projects to improve supply‑chain efficiency, affecting local businesses and infrastructure planning. The transcript records only committee support and a recommendation to advance the bill; it does not include program details such as eligibility, total funding, or project selection criteria.

What the transcript does not specify: The bill’s full program design, appropriation amounts, and implementation timeline; committee discussion focused on the program’s purpose and support rather than granular program mechanics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans - 3/21/2025 10:30 AM","oneSentenceSummary","The committee voted to report Senate Bill 56 49 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation; supporters said the bill would create a supply‑chain competitiveness infrastructure program to provide loans and grants to improve efficiency.","taxTitle","Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans, House of Representatives, Legislative Sessions, Washington","taxId",20265,"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},6116359,"Committee approves amendment defining qualifying discharge for veteran preference",1333,182000,1515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4&start=182&end=1515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4/thumbnail_182000.jpg","/articles/6116359/Washington/Committee-approves-amendment-defining-qualifying-discharge-for-veteran-preference","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116359-a990edd6bb2cda4eeb8b99137891659f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771015649&Signature=XFFMJrisy62fDGxxB9ZvEmD7m7Wpg4zAVwADVcxWLHFjKE08qd7HGFMoL-TPVhrL8y1m~FJnSjlpNJoRlMSjtljyMEUHX-1degfxQY6UNgZOPMRFhdz5bYZGaT2XZqhBeIDaFO8m3O3cdgcGTriAw5bLaMyWv1NQUiW0ypO0Td2w8GAv9L8wnnUXomkXH6WebuhNPhwP60RV~36ZvEyE-ZJ50tUTxPF7A2lBKvmncMexvO10gRWdQTuKF3qEjHBQWc8sfyQPAGBMZIXTl5m76gvm0yY4RvSEsOLQL7IH09nU0q1xdPYStkNfpz9qxhgLUUkv0cz3lOlUOtqwHx8XUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On March 21, 2025, the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee voted to report Senate Bill 5420 out of committee with an amendment that defines the qualifying discharge for veteran employment preference.

Representative Penner moved the amendment (WALE 2‑55) that aligns definitions between public and private employment preference and specifies a \"qualifying discharge\" as one with an honorable characterization, a general under honorable characterization, or any characterization of discharge if the reason was related to sexual orientation or gender identification. The amendment also makes the definitions in the public‑employment preference identical to those used for private employment preference in the bill packet.

Supporters described the measure as removing barriers to employment for veterans and military spouses and as a way to recognize service regardless of past discharge characterizations for reasons now broadly understood as discriminatory. Representative Shavers and others urged passage. The staff announced a voice roll that recorded 10 ayes and 3 excused; the committee reported the bill out with a do‑pass as amended recommendation.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Report Senate Bill 5420 out of committee with a do pass as amended recommendation (including WALE 2‑55).
- Outcome: Approved (reported out of committee)
- Tally: 10 yes, 0 no, 3 excused

Why it matters: The change clarifies which discharge characterizations qualify a veteran (or a veteran’s spouse) for a preference in public and private employment contexts under the bill’s language. The transcript does not include the bill’s full statutory amendments or any estimated fiscal impact; it records committee approval to advance the bill.","The committee reported Senate Bill 5420 out of committee with an amendment aligning public and private employment preference definitions to include honorable, general under‑honorable, or discharges for reasons related to sexual orientation or gender identity.",{"_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},6116364,"Panel backs bill to create industry advisory group for voluntary visitor assessment",103,680000,783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4&start=680&end=783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4/thumbnail_680000.jpg","/articles/6116364/Washington/Panel-backs-bill-to-create-industry-advisory-group-for-voluntary-visitor-assessment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116364-ccebecfe6f0e225819c6db56e612b7a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771015649&Signature=HtOrpZR4lKKGGCcIjsW8Re3x9wTlZt5mzKa-g26PtBq2pxu-ZzGPji6RM7N0Ba9CSkhxEimu7F7M~NqbW7F24zzQLKRMwxMerWFoIv9JjU~~7WCXRM3OrEBzYyIjdcm7wOlt2mYry~C5RA09JdaBLh9Rxao-6TdhbSuk4SvA~8L8mhF6vGVfnjhzBgpVtjBGocVJ2jbflQrP7ib~3RmCHPHKxOxzfU9E7Eh8rffXKw~MwyneTEyRhW5oo6xy7FjsBc2kKG6MAIywNYDS-uDq9KRTjMcrseRl0-z4I-lVUAzxFKl9P1iml9mWswLBsoy4OIzs7ATTSvjA2F1D9VK3ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On March 21, 2025, the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee voted to report substitute Senate Bill 5,492 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation. The bill would establish an industry advisory group charged with recommending a voluntary, industry‑supported visitor assessment for tourism.

Representative Cortez, who described her experience managing a municipal tourism program, told the committee the bill would move the tourism industry \"in the right direction\" and provide a strong return on investment. Representative Keaton also voiced support. There were no amendments in committee for this bill; the staff announced a voice roll call and recorded 10 ayes and 3 excused.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Report substitute Senate Bill 5,492 out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
- Outcome: Approved (reported out of committee)
- Tally: 10 yes, 0 no, 3 excused

Why it matters: The advisory group would shape recommendations for a voluntary visitor assessment to fund tourism promotion or management, which could affect local tourism programs that depend on marketing and visitor services funding. The transcript records committee support but does not include the advisory‑group charter or the assessment’s proposed rate or scope.

What the transcript does not specify: Details of the proposed assessment (rate, collection mechanism, or legal authority) and whether the advisory group’s recommendations would be mandatory; those would be determined by subsequent bill text and rulemaking if enacted.","The committee reported substitute Senate Bill 5,492 out of committee with a do‑pass recommendation; the bill would establish an industry advisory group to recommend a voluntary, industry‑supported visitor assessment program to support tourism.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116369,"Committee reports ADO funding bill after amending allocation formula",305,360000,665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4&start=360&end=665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4/thumbnail_360000.jpg","/articles/6116369/Washington/Committee-reports-ADO-funding-bill-after-amending-allocation-formula","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116369-d8887adcbe7c791021d66f6b0505664c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771015649&Signature=nlGsiZB4E03puve7pOlTMFL9aIpP2pshwJ4AFkAhkB4-fwfGLkm35BcA1NXON3A-s2hCsiG-EzJ6IwwanAyvwfZBKz~ZMUFH6KYnWuL0lv7CAj6StD0aDapg9tsFske0Whgc~N90gfujt80tnFqTqVzzdJ8XinEMaTNi-azcCX4oWr~Os~nHtOiyKkia~Qu8x-pAMcyPgxU-Ug-vpUPnb~uRbaLEh6bRkIrtGxIZx1F8AOnK489q9CT3ctb52ESNPN79he-ZNZx5zsp4w3AMO5yjpRnCLydiSZ4xg-Asu~SrvzgGdUHBtJHO5zGLJ4eGetNZs1Telc2lC7AO6GDj0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On March 21, 2025, the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee voted to report engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5,677 out of committee with a do‑pass as amended recommendation after adopting a striking amendment.

The adopted amendment (H‑1956.1) changes the statutory allocation language for associate development organizations (ADOs) from a maximum to a minimum allocation. Under the amendment, urban counties would receive a minimum allocation of $300,000 (the bill previously referenced a $500,000 maximum), and rural counties’ allocations were adjusted in the packet language to a minimum of $40,000 (the packet noted prior language that included a minimum of $85,000 and a maximum of $150,000). Because changing a ceiling to a floor could affect the fiscal note, the amendment includes a narrowly tailored null‑and‑void clause that applies only to the allocation change; other policy changes in the bill would remain effective.

Committee members spoke in favor of the bill’s cleanup and support for ADOs’ work. Representative Barnard framed ADOs as “vital to our economic development” and said the bill removes COVID‑era language and clarifies funding and reporting requirements. Representative Bernard and others urged support; the staff roll call recorded 10 ayes and 3 excused.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Report engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5,677 b out of committee with a do pass as amended recommendation.
- Outcome: Approved (reported out of committee)
- Tally: 10 yes, 0 no, 3 excused

Why it matters: The shift from maximum to minimum allocations changes the baseline funding guarantees for ADOs and could alter how Commerce distributes state dollars to regional development organizations. The null‑and‑void carve‑out preserves other policy changes while allowing appropriation language to be reconsidered if fiscal impacts differ from current estimates.

What the transcript does not specify: The final fiscal note amount after the amendment and whether the full Legislature will adopt the amended allocation language; the transcript records committee recommendation only.","The committee reported out engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5,677 (companion to a House bill), adopting a striking amendment that changes allocation language for associate development organizations and includes a limited null‑and‑void clause for the appropriation change.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6116374,"Committee advances bill changing membership of Veterans Affairs advisory panel",339,256000,595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4&start=256&end=595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2733123-9262d9da70b7cd82adf9a406caed30d4/thumbnail_256000.jpg","/articles/6116374/Washington/Committee-advances-bill-changing-membership-of-Veterans-Affairs-advisory-panel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116374-751d31fa8c974edf6b8c1e0e236640d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771015649&Signature=k3-pPaaaOGu8K4kw34K7IclKx1hiLMnIPcL3zvro3KFRlnT7-~NsEC9oX76~gmu2AILxsuVsfK8TufU4MK1dn0IBuBsaTfy9308xa-mwUhecmSQzNQ~oAIaXO1gDGyKbZlanIg8MWkEb0RD8Ajyk7vOJ8SWI5dYHMBAe8KhNEJ4UkLnCWAWYvItGgz44CUAbMBZxbjNCKHEmx8AgC9u6CCQgWqffqXJ-kE7j2sqLN~giMM1~Il7d6EONFfvmsHyuq0obrDt~Qlr7N4xcy5~bNCYIqxjCeQk~mpWSKUwS3TOy6F8o0x0EvAjOtfo2ShP8nAad-GVPjIZusy8TSdkiKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On March 21, 2025, the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee voted to report out substitute Senate Bill 5338 with amendments that change membership rules for the state Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.

The bill, as amended, restores a requirement that the advisory committee include two representatives of state veterans homes and specifies that those representatives may be from any of the state veterans homes rather than from named homes only. It also reduces the number of veterans-at-large seats described in the bill from four to two and adds a permissive slot for a representative of a state Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) program that provides reentry services to justice‑involved veterans. The amendments also allow the governor to appoint a member at large in place of a veterans‑home representative if no homes submit nominations.

Emily (staff) briefed the committee on the substitute bill and the two amendments in the packet. Representative Penner moved the amendment that restores veterans‑home representation (referred to in the record as pool 1–25); Representative Kloba moved the amendment to create the reentry‑services slot (pool 1–26). Both amendments were adopted on voice votes before the committee voted to report the bill out with a \"do pass as amended\" recommendation.

Representative Donaghy urged support, saying the advisory committee should include people with relevant lived experience. Representative Penner and others noted some members may prefer slightly different language used in the House version, but the committee incorporated the amendments before finalizing its recommendation. The staff roll call recorded seven members voting yes, three voting no (recorded as \"nay without recommendation\"), and three excused. By that tally, the committee reported SB 5338 out of committee with a do‑pass as amended recommendation.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Report substitute Senate Bill 5338 out of committee with a do pass as amended recommendation.
- Outcome: Approved (reported out of committee)
- Tally: 7 yes, 3 no, 3 excused

Why it matters: The changes adjust how veterans‑home representation and justice‑involved veterans are considered for the advisory committee, affecting which groups can formally advise state veterans policy and how nominees are sourced.

What the bill does not do: The committee vote was a recommendation to the full Legislature; it does not itself change state law. The transcript does not show any appropriation or implementation timeline attached to this committee action.","The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee voted March 21 to report Substitute Senate Bill 5338 out of committee with amendments that restore veteran-home representation and add a nominee slot for justice‑involved veterans’ reentry services.","actionData","errors"]

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