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• But I— >> Law is written. This is the way current law is written. I did not write it this way.
• I did not write it this law is written.
• I'm 100% in agreement with you, but way.
• I wouldn't mess it written is fine.
• now</c> The way it's written now The way it's written now the<01:24:32.520><c> problem</c> the problem

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HB 1563, a special education aid formula bill, after a brief recess. Members reviewed a replace-all amendment that would keep the current reimbursement lag structure but make the bill effective July 1, 2028, with districts beginning to collect the new data in the next biennium. The amendment changes the reimbursement tiers from a dollar-based system to one tied to average per-pupil spending: districts would pay 100% below 2.5 times average per-pupil spending, 85% from 2.5 to 3.5 times, 20% from 3.5 to 10 times, and 10% above 10 times, with the state covering the remainder. Speakers emphasized that the bill is intended as an incremental step to gather better data before any larger expansion of state participation. A major new section would create a risk-based monitoring program for reimbursement claims. Instead of reviewing every claim individually, the department would review at least 20% of districts each year so every district is reviewed at least once every five years, with additional random or targeted reviews based on risk indicators, anomalies, prior findings, or other department criteria. Members discussed whether the audit sample should be district-based or student-based, and whether the bill should more specifically define the type of audit and the meaning of “other” criteria. Department witnesses said the current process already involves confidential information and that the new approach would not worsen privacy concerns; they also said the department would follow federal and state privacy laws and adopt rules to implement the process. Several members supported the bill as a practical first step to improve data collection and eventually expand aid, noting that districts currently do not track lower-cost special education students well. Others raised concerns about the lack of a fiscal note, possible local costs, and whether the new monitoring language gives the department too much discretion. The discussion ended with no vote taken in the excerpt, and members indicated they may need more time to review the final amendment before proceeding.

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• This is not retroactive and applies to existing agreements.
• APA Idaho strongly opposes this bill as written.
• We feel this bill as written does not reflect the recommendations that came out of the interim land use
• roll-off dumpsters in cities, and there were some issues with open competition versus franchise agreements
• This is a piece of model legislation that was proposed, or was written rather, by the Council on State

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We encourage the public to provide written testimony before the hearing by visiting the committee website
• We encourage the public to provide written testimony before the hearing by visiting the committee website
• Please know that any written testimony submitted to the committee is considered public comment.
• They sign long-term lease agreements with the expectation of savings over time.
• And it is absolutely a breaking of a contract because the interconnection agreement that is signed by

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 21, 2025, with 86 bills on the agenda. The committee first approved two consent motions covering a group of bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. Several bills were then heard individually, with authors and supporters emphasizing that many had no or minimal state costs and were aimed at climate, health, or regulatory improvements. Among the bills discussed were AB 39 on local planning for electrification and EV charging infrastructure; AB 1129 allowing local health jurisdictions to opt into reporting birth defects and early-life health conditions; AB 1332 to allow narrow direct shipment of medicinal cannabis to seriously ill patients; AB 1056 phasing out transfer of certain gillnet permits except for a one-time family transfer; AB 408 creating a new Medical Board health and wellness program for physicians; AB 546 requiring health plans to cover portable HEPA air purifiers for vulnerable people during wildfire emergencies; AB 942 revising rooftop solar subsidy rules to reduce costs for non-solar ratepayers; and AB 967 expediting licensure for out-of-state physicians. Supporters generally framed these bills as improving access, equity, public health, or affordability, while opponents on AB 942 and AB 967 raised concerns about implementation, workload, contract issues, and impacts on existing programs. The committee took action on each bill after testimony and questions. AB 39, AB 1129, AB 1332, AB 1056, AB 408, AB 546, AB 942, and AB 967 were all moved out of committee on roll call votes, with some members voting no or not voting on certain measures. The suspense calendar was then read and deemed approved, and the committee opened general public comment, where speakers voiced support for bills including AB 715, AB 1138, AB 782, AB 98, AB 53, AB 258, AB 330, AB 650, AB 649, AB 1048, and AB 425. The meeting adjourned after public comment.

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• The bill is written, and the committee substitute... Mr.
• I am proud to be a member of the EMS Association, and we have written testimony from the Chief of EMS
• I also provided a written copy of my testimony, which includes my contact information if you'd like to
• They could never come to an agreement.
• It prohibits accepting gifts... ...contracts or agreements from foreign adversaries without approval

Bills: SB750 , SB2995 , SB1716 , SB2430 , SB203 , SB1679 , SB2683 , SB1414

Committees: Senate Education , Senate Education K-16

Keywords: tuition exemption, paramedics, higher education, public institutions, laboratory fees, education code, financial aid, education, student support, scholarships, nontraditional education, student enrollment, financial assistance, Texas students, foreign adversaries, trade secrets, research integrity, security measures, international agreements, student privacy

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• I've put in written testimony that I want to hopefully take to a floor amendment.
• electric vehicles, we will not nearly meet our climate goals or our needs to reduce energy, which is written
• My understanding from the stakeholders is that there's been an agreement to potentially amend the legislation
• We had good stakeholdering and agreement with proponents of the bill in the Senate version and settled
• To be eligible to receive a grant, the transit agency must submit a written proposal to WSDOT that provides

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several transportation-related bills. On Substitute House Bill 2251, staff explained changes to Climate Commitment Act accounts and revenue distribution, including new operating and capital accounts and a revised split of auction proceeds among transportation, capital, operating, and air quality accounts. Members asked about the bill’s effect on CERA funding, the air quality account, and whether the bill responded to projected revenue declines. Testimony was mixed but generally supportive of the bill’s goal of clearer, more predictable budgeting; tribal testimony requested clearer protections and a dedicated tribal set-aside, while other witnesses supported the bill for its transparency and climate/transportation benefits. No action was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee then heard House Bill 2588, which would allow county ferry districts to operate and finance vehicle ferries, not just passenger-only ferries. The prime sponsor and county officials from Whatcom and Pierce described the bill as a local option to help fund aging ferry systems without raising taxes, and public testimony from island residents, county representatives, and advocacy groups strongly supported it as a way to stabilize essential ferry service. The committee also heard House Bill 2722, which would raise the vehicle weight threshold for Transportation Benefit District fees from 6,000 to 10,000 pounds. Staff said the change would modestly increase TBD revenue statewide, and the sponsor argued the current law unfairly exempts heavier trucks while lighter vehicles pay the fee. Cities and local officials supported the bill, while the trucking association said it would support a compromise at 9,000 pounds instead of 10,000. The committee also heard House Bill 2727, creating an Educational Transit Access Grant Program for transit agencies and community and technical colleges to pilot free or reduced fares for students; the sponsor and transit advocates said it would improve affordability and access, and testimony emphasized equity and student retention benefits. In executive session, the committee considered Second Substitute House Bill 1923, which would expand who can form passenger-only ferry service districts and where they can be formed, with added intent language related to southern resident orcas and a revised effective date. After discussion, the committee voted 23-4 to pass the bill out of committee with a do pass recommendation. The chair also announced a deadline extension for amendment requests on bills heard that day and thanked staff before adjournment.

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• Submit additional written testimony. I know there was more to your remarks to share there.
• The transfer agreement may not result in increased cost.
• The transfer agreement may not result in increased cost to students and must be with an institution that
• I will share specific concerns as written testimony, but I do want to point out that the bill...
• I will share specific concerns as written testimony, but I do want to point out that the bill places

Bills: HB2427 , HB2458 , HB2474 , HB2540 , HB2589

Committee: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Keywords: ink of hope act, mental health, substance use, rehabilitation, community support, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, student access, financial aid, consumer protections, school closures, educational programs, student rights, emergency medical services, EMT recertification, healthcare, first responders, public health, encampments

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• This is the bill that requires employers to give written notice to employees if they are using electronic
• This is the bill that requires employers to give written notice to employees if they are using electronic
• notifies the employee in any means as soon as practicable and then follows up with that notice with a written
• Schmidt, this amendment allows an employer to implement the use of technology without giving advance written
• , and the bill language allows... ...receiving them by agreement, and the bill language allows OAH to

Bills: HB2188 , HB2563 , HB1571 , HB2144 , HB2191 , HB2218 , HB2243 , HB2372

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: transparency, industrial insurance, insurance rate increases, financial disclosure, regulatory oversight, unemployment, electronic notices, compensation, digital communication, order processing, workers' compensation, occupational disease, firefighters, fire investigators, law enforcement officers, first responders, heart disease, cardiac conditions, respiratory disease, cancer presumption

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• importantly, the recommendation of the state attorney and the victim, as well as the defendant's agreement
• The agreement and approval of the state attorney is essential.
• The agreement and approval of the state attorney is essential, and that's the amendment. Thank you.
• Chapter 493, I believe, was written for commercial security companies, people who get paid for security
• That's how it is written right now. It's just felony battery. I was just showing the language.

Bills: S0050 , S0052 , S0432 , S0436 , S0524 , S0536 , S0590 , S0676

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several criminal justice bills. SB 50 on Veterans Treatment Courts was amended to clarify that entry into the program requires approval of the state attorney and to make the bill prospective only. Supporters, including veterans advocates and crime survivors, argued the bill would expand access to treatment-focused diversion for veterans with nonviolent charges and service-related trauma. The committee adopted both amendments and reported the bill favorably. SB 52, which creates an exemption from security licensing requirements for unpaid armed volunteers providing security at places of worship, also drew support from law enforcement and faith leaders who said it would clarify a legal gray area for churches; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 436 on felony battery and prison release reoffender enhancements. An amendment was adopted to align felony battery involving injury to law enforcement with the bill’s intent to address the disparity between battery on an officer and resisting with violence. Members discussed concerns about mandatory minimums and the scope of the enhancement, including how it might apply in cases involving older prior offenses or mental health crises, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. SB 676, which creates graduated penalties for adults who involve minors in animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties for related conduct, was supported by animal welfare advocates and reported favorably and unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 536 on criminal gang members after adopting an amendment clarifying the definition of gang-related conduct and requiring multiple criteria for gang membership. Members raised concerns about social media, neighborhood association, juvenile application, and overbroad labeling, but the sponsor said the bill was aimed at gang-related criminal activity and recruitment, not innocent association. The committee also reported favorably SB 432 on controlled substances, which adds concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I and creates penalties for xylazine products that resemble candy or food and for trafficking in xylazine; SB 524, an FDLE bill updating duties related to medical examiners, training, and complaint service procedures; and SB 590, which tolls the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the crime is known to law enforcement. All of these bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after a final vote correction was entered for SB 524.

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• constitutional issues with both the federal and state constitution when cities have entered into agreements
• And therefore, we believe that, speaking on the bill as written, I understand maybe the amendment can
• It's limited to 1,200 watts, no interconnection agreements, which eliminates the requirement to get a
• in the Phoenix, Tucson, or Pinal AMAs, and specifies that the notice given to customers must be a written
• Madam Chair, I would just like to read something that was written by the very, very famous former late

Bills: HB2099 , HB2263 , HB2264 , HB2330 , HB2341 , HB2492 , HB2757 , HB2782 , HB2843 , HB2889 , HB2912 , HB2915 , HB2918 , HB4025 , HB4100 , HCR2020 , HCR2057

Committee: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Keywords: water storage, long-term storage credits, groundwater management, drought contingency, Arizona water regulations, Colorado River, replenishment, groundwater savings facility, groundwater storage, underground water storage, active management area, irrigation non-expansion area, Arizona water law, water rights, water replenishment, recharge, water conservation district, multi-county water conservation district, CAP water, Central Arizona Project

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• </c> and permission to insert written and permission to insert written comments. comments. comments.
• </c> opposition and request written comments. opposition and request written comments.
• </c> written comments, please. So, ordered. written comments, please. So, ordered.
• </c> which they are, they should be written which they are, they should be written clearly<04:31:35.439
• And to enter written comments. So &gt;&gt; Sorry. And to enter written comments.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• So, it seems to me that the way the bill is written right now, it would allow a per-page fee or x-ray
• Now, one thing that I noted is, uh, there was testimony, I believe, uh, in written form talking about
• </c> was testimony, I believe, uh in written was testimony, I believe, uh in written form<00:24:32.080
• >> Okay, we are in agreement. So, with that, I thank everybody for being here tonight.
• So, with that &gt;&gt; Okay, we are in agreement.

Bills: HF3521 , HF1807 , HF1270 , HF2070 , HF3136

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• I understand your concerns, and I agree with the concerns with the bill as written.
• And I agree with the concerns with the bill as written, but before I offer an amendment in committee,
• We made an agreement with the food bank folks who came to us prior to this committee hearing and said
• We feel that the bill as written will have a...
• The bill as written affects the Baton Rouge City Court as well as the general fund.

Bills: HCR41 , HB11 , HB227 , HB243 , HB278 , HB335 , HB424 , HB454 , HB455 , HB492 , HB623 , HB641 , HB660 , HB708 , HB719 , HB940 , HB1029 , HB1053 , HB1069 , HB1077

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings

Summary: The committee first took up H.C.R. 41, which would direct the ATC to allow electronic rebates for beer purchases and clarify that rebates are the manufacturer’s responsibility. The author and supporters said it would align beer with wine and other liquor rules. With no opposition, the resolution was moved forward. The committee then advanced H.B. 1029, which extends a moratorium on certain alcoholic beverage permits in House District 3 to give Shreveport and the MPC more time to revise local ordinances; it also moved forward without objection. The committee next considered two related bills by Rep. Egan on district attorney funding. H.B. 660, as amended, raises the state warrant amount used to support assistant district attorneys from $50,000 to $60,000 and sets district attorney salaries at $65,000 effective July 1, 2026. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association and several DAs supported the bill, saying it would help recruit and retain prosecutors. H.B. 719, also amended, increases the number of assistant district attorney warrants in many judicial districts statewide, with supporters describing it as a response to crime, population changes, and local workload needs. Both bills were reported favorably as amended. Rep. Ventrella’s H.B. 227, allowing court filings on letter-sized paper instead of only legal-sized paper, was also moved favorably. The committee then heard extensive testimony on H.B. 335 by Rep. Henry, which would expand citizenship verification requirements for entities administering public benefits. Supporters said it was meant to ensure state dollars go to U.S. and Louisiana citizens and to add accountability for NGOs; opponents, including farmers, food-access nonprofits, and health providers, argued it would create administrative burdens, chill participation in SNAP-related programs, and discourage vulnerable people from seeking food or medical help. After an amendment exempting nonprofit food distribution was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 12-5 vote. Finally, the committee took up H.B. 623, a tobacco and vapor products permitting bill. After adopting a three-minute rule, the committee accepted an amendment removing tobacco products from the proposed three-tier permitting system and excluding lawful marijuana products authorized by LDH. The amended bill was then reported favorably. The transcript ends as the committee was beginning H.B. 708.

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• Either we answer them, it could be as simple as a phone call or even perhaps a written letter of opinion
• We have seen, you know, more revenue sharing agreements, and we have that information on our website,
• As the way that the proposal is written, there are only four firms that have that, and... obligations
• As the way that the proposal is written, there are only four firms that have that, And As well as written
• So it's through the tax system again, but there are agreements with entities, and it's focused on just

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an informational overview from the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GoServe), including California Volunteers, the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, and the Youth Empowerment Commission. GoServe reported strong participation in programs such as California Service Corps, College Corps, Youth Service Corps, Climate Action Corps, and the new men’s service challenge. Testimony emphasized enrollment, retention, and completion outcomes, outreach results, and efforts to reduce administrative costs. The Department of Finance said the administration supports the programs but has already made reductions to help address the budget deficit, while the LAO said it had no new recommendations on the informational item. Committee members raised questions about program scale, demographics, and effectiveness, especially for Climate Action Corps and whether the programs are duplicative of existing volunteer opportunities. One member criticized the programs as too fragmented and costly, while others asked for more data on who is being served and whether the programs increase actual participation in state services. GoServe said it would follow up with demographic and regional impact information. The committee also discussed the men’s service challenge, which GoServe said has formed partnerships with organizations such as YMCAs and Big Brothers Big Sisters and has already attracted more than 2,000 participants. The item was informational only. The committee then heard a BOE overview and a budget request to implement SB 293, which gives wildfire-affected families additional time to claim intergenerational Prop. 13 property tax transfers. BOE requested $154,000 for guidance, public materials, and inquiry response, explaining that the work is urgent and tied to disaster relief in Los Angeles County, especially Altadena. The LAO had no concerns, and Finance had no comment. Members asked how many cases might be affected and whether more funding would be needed later; BOE said the full number is not yet known and that future requests are possible. The committee also heard BOE’s IT modernization proposal for the state-assessed property tax system, a 30-year-old mainframe replacement costing $3.2 million in 2026-27 and $3.1 million in 2027-28. BOE and Finance supported the project as necessary, while the LAO said it had no concerns but urged a high bar for new IT spending. Members generally supported modernization but cautioned about implementation risk. Finally, CDTFA presented an overview and two policy proposals. The department described administering 42 tax and fee programs, collecting $98 billion in FY 2024, and improving administrative efficiency. Members then discussed local sales tax tools and revenue-sharing agreements, with concerns raised about transparency, consultant-driven tax allocation disputes, and the impact on local communities. CDTFA and the LAO explained that local jurisdictions control how district sales tax revenues are spent and noted the Legislature could revisit the statutory cap on local add-on sales taxes. The committee then heard CDTFA’s proposal to treat all delivery network companies as marketplace facilitators so they must collect and remit sales tax on delivery-app orders. CDTFA said the change would resolve confusion, shift compliance from thousands of small restaurants to a few large platforms, and raise about $44 million annually. Several members questioned whether the proposal would effectively raise consumer costs and whether it would create a competitive advantage or disadvantage among delivery platforms. The item remained under discussion, with no vote taken in the transcript.

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• lease agreements with Treating lease agreements with non-appropriation<01:24:55.520><c> clauses</c><
• </c> Um and then the lease purchase agreement Um and then the lease purchase agreement has<01:26:35.920
• And that these lease agreements, or the approval for these lease agreements by a simple majority, should
• agreements or the payments for these<01:28:49.679><c> lease</c><01:28:49.920><c> agreements</c><01:28
• a</c> approval for these lease agreements by a approval for these lease agreements by a simple<01:28:

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:50:55.359><c> Uh</c> inter uh state agreements we have.
• Uh inter uh state agreements we have.
• </c><02:17:05.519><c> would</c> So this bill as originally written would So this bill as originally written
• </c> legislation was initially written legislation was initially written [clears throat] [clears throat
• </c><02:55:40.000><c> upon</c> in collective bargaining agreements upon in collective bargaining agreements

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session began with HB 656, as amended, which would treat federal funds received by school districts as unanticipated money unless already listed in the annual report, and would require notices and school board minutes to identify the grant and summarize any obligations attached to accepting it. Supporters said the bill was aimed at transparency so voters would understand the “strings attached” to grants, while opponents raised concerns that the amendment was new, potentially vague, and could require districts to publish lengthy or redundant information, increasing costs and administrative burden. Several members suggested alternative approaches, such as a state-level list of common grant obligations or posting grant documents online. No vote was taken, and some members argued the bill was not ready for action. The committee then moved to HB 665, which would expand eligibility for free school meals to households at up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines and use education trust fund money to cover the added cost. Representative Damon strongly supported the bill, citing food insecurity and arguing the fiscal note likely overstated costs because the bill requires at least one free meal, not necessarily both breakfast and lunch. The discussion was just beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote or final action on HB 665 was recorded in the excerpt.

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• This was written really fast, so I know that it is in here. I believe it is 51 percent? 51 percent?
• Like I said, this was written so quick. it already, so I will have it to the committee.
• Like I said, when this was written so quickly, I had to have it by like the deadline. Yes.
• That's part of, you know, the depository agreement.
• is in agreement with it.

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• </c> the u of the agreement. the u of the agreement.
• That's what the leadership agreement says there. There was no agreement about a sunset.
• There was no agreement about says there. There was no agreement about a<01:11:04.719><c> sunset.
• But the rules are written out change. But the rules are written out for<01:12:43.600><c> us.
• We just need clarification from the people that signed the agreement or accepted the agreement.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's very well written.
• It's very well written. </font> <font color="aaaaaa">>> Has administrative process.
• It's very well written. </font> <font color="aaaaaa">>> Has administrative process.
• ">was signed for the utility to </font> <font color="aaaaaa">or was located in agreement </font> <font
• </font> <font color="aaaaaa">And I really was expecting </font> <font color="aaaaaa">it's it's written

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• bill ensures that everyone plays by the same rules, helping prevent disputes and making rental agreements
• :04:22.600><c> and</c><00:04:22.759><c> making</c><00:04:23.120><c> rental</c><00:04:23.479><c> agreements
• </c><00:04:24.280><c> a</c> disputes and making rental agreements a disputes and making rental agreements
• in a provision then we've also written in a provision that<00:15:35.480><c> uh</c><00:15:35.600><c>
• </c> would probably require a written would probably require a written Amendment<00:54:01.640><c> okay

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The agreement will probably require it to be one day.
• So you don't yet have the votes to pass these agreements down in your vote counts.
• And we still have to caucus these bills that are not done being written.
• Johnson didn't sign that agreement.
• Is there the agreement being drafted.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all