Task force finalizes report timeline and next steps; staff will post comments and share legislative hearing links

Oct 9, 2026

After adopting the recommendations, the task force confirmed next steps: public comment remains open through Oct. 16, staff will post comments and circulate the final report to members, and the report will be delivered to the legislature and governor on or before Dec. 1; staff will share hearing links but cannot organize grassroots lobbying.

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After the roll‑call votes, the chair outlined next steps for the report and communications. The public comment portal will remain open through Oct. 16; staff will distribute any additional comments to task force members and post them on the task force web page.

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