Batch change state and lock Layer to top

I often create assets that are hidden until triggered. I have to individually Change state of NAME at the start of the timeline for each individual object. It would be great if there was a batch trigger that did Change State of NAME, NAME, NAME, etc to what ever state you wanted. We have State that checks multiple assets states all at once, so why not set them as well?

On another note, I wish we could force lock a single layer to always be above any other visible layers no matter when they are triggered. Currently a triggered layer gets top priority, but it would be useful if we could nominate a layer to always be top no matter when it is shown and no matter what other layer is triggered afterwards. This is specifically needed when I have the hide other layers option turned off.

Cheers.