Spokane County's revised agreement grants voting seats to Spokane and Kalispell tribes.

The committee reported Substitute Senate Bill 1697 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation by roll call (7–4), approving language that would allow federally recognized tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures Program; members voiced support while also flagging questions about program capacity and land availability.

The Washington State Senate confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments and passed several bills on the floor, including Senate Bill 5988 (opioid treatment accreditation fees), SB 6106 (worker notification), SB 5890 (speeding/reckless driving), SB 5536 (property distribution), and SB 6097 (tribal participation in conservation futures). A series of confirmations was also completed.

The Health Finance and Policy Committee adopted a DE1 amendment to House File 4438 that makes technical updates to MDH programs, consolidates suicide-prevention reporting, aligns WIC rules with federal guidance, and allows tribal participation on a state advisory committee; the measure was recommended to the General Register.

At a House Tribal Affairs hearing, the Alaska Food Policy Council highlighted that most food is imported, identified barriers to tribal participation in federal programs, and urged outreach on USDA producer definitions and streamlined permitting to increase access to federal funding and local processing capacity. AFPC said it will provide follow‑up materials to the committee.

California’s Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go‑Biz) hosted a webinar to explain Opportunity Zones 2.0, outline state selection priorities, and invite tribal governments to submit local authority recommendations ahead of the U.S. Treasury nomination deadline.

The Lake County Board approved a transitional rent provider agreement with Partnership Health Plan effective Jan. 1, 2026, and directed Behavioral Health to consult with federally recognized tribes within 30 days and report back within 90 days to develop tribal coordination and data‑sovereignty amendments.

Lawmakers revise asset management and eligibility requirements for various state funding programs.