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• Chairman, on page one of the General Obligation Bill where it says 388, it says Santa Clara Pueblo.
• Chair, I think actually this General Obligation Bond Project was passed out again.
• So the actual amount of general fund Exposure does not change.
• There's no question about its impact on the general fund. Representative Lundstrom, thank you, Mr.
• So I would agree that it does have a general fund impact. Thank you.

Keywords: 996, all

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• THE STRATEGY THEIR STARTS ONLINE 113 TRANSFERRING $250 MILLION A YEAR FOR THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND EACH
• I'M CURIOUS GENERALLY FIRST ABOUT THE NEED TO INCREASE THE STABILIZATION FUND.
• REVENUE SO IT CARRIES FORWARD AND BECOMES NONRECURRING GENERAL REVENUE.
• THE OUTLOOK GOING FORWARD FROM HERE SHOWS THE GENERAL REVENUE IS NOT DOING THAT. IS DOING THIS.
• IF THERE IS A DECLINE IN GENERAL REVENUE THAT PAYMENT CAN BE SUSPENDED.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Those general funds are being paid back periodically.
• Of general funds for the project, those general funds are being paid back periodically by the City of
• And if SB 393 were to pass, those funds would not revert to the general fund.
• The general funds do not revert. Thank you. The general funds do not revert. Thank you. Perfect.
• Because I'm trying to get at the Attorney General fiscal note.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• Connecticut Attorney General William Connecticut Attorney General William Tong<00:17:39.760> said<
• and also alongside of that, a general and also alongside of that, a general permit<02:14:03.119>
• The general permit manual and four other simple, low-risk general permit activities.
• no more than one day per week of general no more than one day per week of general operation.<03:
• did also hear from the associate general did also hear from the associate general counsel,<04:01

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned from recess and took up S. 208, a bill on standards for law enforcement identification. The House Judiciary Committee explained that it had rewritten the bill into a model-policy approach focused on Vermont state and local agencies, rather than imposing direct requirements on all law enforcement, because of constitutional and preemption concerns raised by a recent Ninth Circuit decision. The amended bill would direct the Law Enforcement Advisory Board to develop a statewide policy on officer identification and facial coverings by July 2027, require agencies to adopt a consistent policy by October 1, 2027, and deem agencies to have adopted the model policy if they do not act. The committee reported the bill favorably on a 6-5 vote. Members then debated an amendment offered by Representatives Berbeco and McGill to restore federal officers to the bill. Supporters argued that public authority should not be anonymous, that visible identification is necessary for transparency, accountability, and public trust, and that the bill should apply to federal agents as well as state and local officers. They said the amendment included exemptions for undercover work, tactical teams, protective equipment, and safety concerns, and argued Vermont should not wait for courts to resolve every constitutional question before acting. Opponents on the Judiciary Committee said the language remained likely unconstitutional and could jeopardize the bill’s passage; the committee had found the amendment unfavorable on an 8-1 vote. The floor debate continued with several members speaking in favor of the amendment, including arguments that other states have adopted similar requirements and that Vermont should lead on the issue. One member raised a point of order that was not sustained, and the Speaker ruled federal authority relevant to the question. The transcript ends while debate on the amendment was still underway, after a request for a roll-call vote was granted, with no final floor vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.

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• Susan was the best of her generation.
• Susan gave of herself generously.
• General. General.
• <05:22:49.000> generation,<05:22:49.680> including energy generation generation, including
• for future generations. for future generations.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have roughly 120 staff, primarily funded by general fund and general obligation bond funding, not
• fund uh and primarily funded by general fund uh and general<00:26:43.360> obligation<00:26:43.880
• What was that generally like?
• education and Outreach in General education and Outreach in General Industry<01:30:30.920> and
• <01:42:20.080> at established holiday pay generally at established holiday pay generally at

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities. Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff. The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.

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• services you've been so generously services you've been so generously supporting<01:10:31.360>
• domains to impact all generations domains to impact all generations capacity<01:10:46.239> to
• <02:38:26.840> we're Youth and future Generations we're Youth and future Generations we're
• refunds tax credits we have generated refunds tax credits we have generated for<03:11:10.880>
• scarcity we are seeking General scarcity we are seeking General operating<03:36:21.279> funds

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Ways and Means and Finance informational briefing on grants and aids was held February 14 and was organized as a high-volume public testimony session with strict procedures: no Q&A, one representative per applicant, one minute per testimony, in-person testimony first, and then Zoom participants. The chairs also announced a recess at 11:00 a.m. for floor sessions and a reconvening at 1:00 p.m. Testimony was heard first from neighbor island applicants, then Oʻahu applicants, with members repeatedly directing speakers to line up and keep remarks brief. Neighbor island testimony focused on a wide range of capital and operating requests. Health and community projects included Hawaii Island Community Health Center’s workforce housing in Kau, Wuli Hawaiian Homestead Association’s learning center and predevelopment work, Rescue Tube Foundation’s beach rescue tube expansion, Puna Community Medical Center’s planned hospital/ER campus, Maui Humane Society’s free veterinary care after the wildfires, Hawaiʻi Care Choices’ palliative care readiness, and the Lyman Museum’s HVAC replacement. Other requests included the Maui Advanced Manufacturing Alliance’s Pāʻia Mill redevelopment, Laua 2020’s preschool and learning lab, Mālama Aina’s USDA-compliant meat processing facility, the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association’s water safety programs, Kaha P Organization’s agriculture education support, Ohana Arts’ youth performance project, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center’s emergency closet, EOA Pacific’s Marshall Islands teacher training, and the Central Pacific Youth Athletic Club’s new facility. Oʻahu testimony included the YWCA Oʻahu/Pythink Center’s renovation of Juliet M. Atherton Hall and its community kitchen, West Oʻahu Community Health Center’s wildfire protection and security needs, the Early School’s playground improvements, Surfing the Nations’ food distribution center expansion, and Sounding Joy Music Therapy’s weekly services for people with disabilities. Speakers generally emphasized community benefit, workforce development, health access, food security, disaster recovery, and support for children, seniors, and underserved populations. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• Representative Manger now moves that Senate Bill 1730 be advanced from general order without objection
• Leader Lawson now moves that Senate Bill 1645 be advanced from general order without objection.
• Leader Lawson now moves that Senate Bill 2155 be advanced from general order without objection.
• Representative Kendrick now moves that Senate Bill 1280B advance from general order without objection
• Representative Kendricks now moves that Senate Bill 1455 be advanced from general order.

Bills: HR1055, SB2170, SB1833, SB1198, HR1056, SB1730, SB563, SB1379, SB1645, SB2155, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1461, SB1457, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1344, SB1309, HR1054, SB2159, SB1948, HB1371, SB1365, SB1976, SB1975, SB2026, SB1565, SB1621, SB237, SB933, SB1427, SB1642, SB171, SB1873, SB2067, SB1623, SB1771, SB1805, SB1826, SB2072, SB444, SB2184, SB1966, SB1812, SB2117, SB2135, SB330, SB1239, SB1428, SB1531, SB1484, SB1405, SB3

Keywords: Oklahoma Agriculture Day, agriculture, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, food production, wheat, cattle, beef, dairy, soybeans, cotton, poultry, pork, rye, rural economy, urban-rural, trade, commodity production, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture

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• Here to testify with me this morning is Brian White on behalf of General Atomics.
• Good morning, Madam Chair, Member, this is Brian White with KP Public Affairs here on behalf of General
• Renewable generating resources to prevent resource shuffling.
• This project will generate jobs.
• It will generate tens of thousands of construction-related jobs, as well as... ...generate tens of thousands

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to energy, environmental regulation, recycling, and border pollution. SB 925 would direct the California Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy; the author and co-sponsor said it would help California retain fusion investment and jobs, while supporters emphasized the state’s leadership in fusion and the need for a future regulatory and permitting strategy. SB 1350 would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen, and testimony split between supporters who said it would support reliability, emissions reductions, and jobs, and opponents who warned about greenwashing, resource shuffling, and NOx emissions from combustion. SB 1145 would streamline CEQA and federal base-closure review for qualifying projects in the Concord Reuse Project Area; the author said it would advance a long-planned housing and mixed-use redevelopment with substantial prior environmental review, and the committee chair noted amendments limiting streamlining to projects consistent with existing plans. SB 1341 would let CalRecycle reduce processing fees for wine and spirits bag-in-a-box containers if collections exceed what is needed for recycling-center payments; supporters said the current fee increase was abrupt and excessive, while opponents argued the fee should remain tied to recycling costs and warned against giving CalRecycle too much discretion. SJR 13 urged the federal government to seek enforceable commitments to eliminate transboundary sewage pollution at the upcoming USMCA review, with strong support from border and farmworker advocates and no opposition heard. SB 1033 would require protein product manufacturers to test for and disclose heavy metals; supporters cited Consumer Reports findings of lead, cadmium, and arsenic in protein powders and shakes, while opponents sought narrower scope, QR-code labeling, and thresholds tied to health standards. SB 1010 would create a manufacturer-funded system for refrigerant recovery from discarded appliances; supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gases and shift costs away from local governments, while opponents argued existing federal and state rules already address the issue and that the bill could raise appliance costs and disrupt recycling markets. The committee took up votes after a quorum was established. SB 1010 was voted out 3-1 and kept on call, with the chair and several members supporting it and one member voting no. The consent calendar, including SB 899, SB 1313, SB 1253, and SB 1300, was approved and kept on call. SJR 13, SB 981, SB 1033, SB 925, SB 1350, SB 1145, and SB 1341 were each moved out on committee votes and kept on call. The chair repeatedly noted that several bills would be voted formally once the committee had a quorum, and the author of SB 1183 was heard after the voting sequence. SB 1183 would require the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to study the environmental, land-use, and economic impacts of industrial solar in the Central Valley and make recommendations to ensure local communities benefit. The author and supporters, including the California Farm Bureau and American Farmland Trust, said the bill is meant to assess how large-scale solar development affects agricultural land, farmworker communities, and local economies. Opponents from the solar industry argued the bill duplicates existing work, understates the benefits of utility-scale solar, and should instead build on prior state studies; the author responded that the Valley is already seeing major solar siting pressure and that the study is needed to understand impacts as groundwater constraints and land-use changes accelerate.

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• The bill was considered earlier today in general orders.
• The bill was considered earlier today in general orders.
• The bill was considered earlier today in a general order.
• The bill was considered earlier today in general orders.
• The bill was considered earlier today on general orders.

Summary: The Senate met with 33 members present and a quorum, then repeatedly recessed and reconvened to take up a large number of House bills and one Senate resolution. Early action included discharging several bills from committee and moving them to the General Orders calendar, including House Bills 4062, 4063, 4064, 5249, 4750, and 4644. The chamber also adopted Senate Resolution 135, recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, after extended remarks by Senator Cherry reflecting on American ideals and the nation’s history. Later, the Senate considered additional bills dealing with political activity, public health, foster care and adoption, the Michigan Vehicle Code, military leave, tax and insurance matters, child care licensing, open meetings, school code, property conveyance, juvenile diversion, and child abduction broadcasts. Most bills advanced with little or no debate, though several members offered amendments or floor substitutes that were adopted, withdrawn, or ruled out of order. Senator McBroom gave multiple no-vote explanations, objecting to the political-activity bills as restrictions on speech and association, and later criticizing piecemeal changes to the Open Meetings Act and a military-leave bill as potentially discouraging employers from hiring reservists. Senator Albert also explained no votes on the military-leave measures, saying the bills could create disincentives for employers and should have included a funding offset. On Senate Bill 22, McBroom offered a humorous amendment about payment methods that failed. On Senate Bill 373, his tie-bar amendment to unrelated “rice generator” bills also failed. The Senate passed and, in many cases, granted immediate effect to numerous bills, including House Bills 4062, 4063, 4064, 4750, 4644, 4189, 4207, 4208, 4309, 4396, 5570, 5571, 5806, 5807, 5995, 6043, 6074, 4100, 4103, 4104, 4517, 5232, 5233, 5249, and 4746, as well as Senate Bills 527, 569, 1052, 22, and 373. Some immediate-effect motions passed by the required two-thirds vote, while others were recorded as passed and then granted immediate effect. The Committee of the Whole reported several bills with amendments and others without amendment, and the Senate concurred in the committee’s recommendations before adjourning to recess again.

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• This is the General Government A and B budget hearings.
• And we will begin by recognizing the general from the military department. Mr.
• And then, generally speaking, election security is always a priority for us.
• This is not the numbers that you generally hear me speak about.
• That's just free money that we generate that goes back into the general fund. Agency challenges.

Keywords: 914, all

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• General manager of Consolidated WSC also representing yourself.
• I'm the general manager for Consolidated Water.
• I'm the general manager and CEO of GVEC.
• CEO and General Manager GVEC against House Bill 3445.
• We generally look at just cost of service.

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• The Chair calls up Amber Stelly, General Manager of...
• I'm the general manager for Consolidated Water.
• I'm the General Manager and CEO of GVEC.
• in general.
• Amber Stelly, General Manager, Consolidated W.

Bills: HB3445, HB3448

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access, 1184, house, all

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• Deputy Attorney General Rand Shiama for the Department of the Attorney General.
• good afternoon Deputy attorney General good afternoon Deputy attorney general<00:41:22.520> Rand<
• submitted of the Attorney General we've submitted of the Attorney General we've submitted our<00:
• obligation Bond part only um the general obligation Bond part generally<00:42:22.079> this<00
• Generally, the bond bill is limited to general obligation bonds.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• establishes criminal offenses of General establishes criminal offenses of General fireworks<00:18
• Trisha Nakamatsu, appearing on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
• If not, I guess, Attorney General, thank you.
• <00:26:46.760> thank general thank general thank you<00:26:49.120> uh<00:26:49.240>
• I'm going to start with Deputy Attorney General Nakatu.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on three fireworks-related bills. On SB 1226, which would create a shipping container inspection program and require Department of Law Enforcement reporting, the Department of Law Enforcement supported the measure, while the Attorney General recommended deleting references to explosives to avoid a single-subject constitutional issue and noted possible federal limits on military involvement. Harbor users raised concerns about logistics, delays, and cost, and HPD supported the bill; members also discussed how inspections would work and whether DLE would coordinate with county and federal partners. No vote was taken during the testimony portion. On SB 32, which would sharply restrict consumer fireworks by requiring permits for cultural use, repealing the general holiday exceptions, and imposing a $25 permit fee, the State Fire Council supported the bill as a public safety measure but said it was willing to work on problematic language. The Office of the Public Defender opposed it, arguing the bill’s use of “culture” could create constitutional and discrimination problems because permit decisions would effectively define culture. Fireworks retailers and other opponents said the bill would push consumers toward illegal fireworks and hurt lawful sales, while supporters said it would reduce injuries, fires, and respiratory harm. Members questioned whether the permit fee was new, whether the bill would affect commercial display companies, and whether permit caps should be added. On SB 1324, which expands fireworks offenses, increases penalties for injuries or death, creates new criminal offenses and an infraction adjudication system, and appropriates funds, the Attorney General strongly supported the bill and said it would give law enforcement and prosecutors better tools, while DLE said the current weight-based definitions make prosecutions difficult and labor-intensive. DLE also said disposal of seized fireworks is expensive and hazardous, and suggested violators should bear more of that cost. HPD and the Maui County prosecutor supported the bill, but some opponents argued it would overcriminalize conduct and create constitutional issues; a commercial pyrotechnics company asked for amendments to preserve lawful display work. Members asked about the appropriation, enforcement challenges, and whether existing exceptions would still allow commercial shows. The hearing ended with no final decision reported in the transcript.

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• issuing bonds under its General issuing bonds under its General Authority<00:07:53.240> and
• the general the general fund<00:11:02.760> um<00:11:03.240> Mr<00:11:03.519> chair
• They're not going to be returned to the general fund if they are not spent.
• I mean, in five months alone that's generated $26 million, and I'm sure, Mr.
• in in five months alone that's generated in in five months alone that's generated $26 $26 $26 million

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Housing Finance and Policy Committee met for an informational session with no bills taken up and no votes or formal actions. Members and staff introduced themselves, and Chair Speno said the committee would focus on understanding housing policy and barriers to building more homes, noting Minnesota’s housing shortage and the need to support both single-family and multifamily construction. House Research analyst Mary Davis and House Fiscal analyst Katrina Heimark gave an overview of the committee’s jurisdiction and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s programs and funding streams. Davis outlined areas the committee may hear about, including real estate law, landlord-tenant law, manufactured home parks, housing cooperatives, zoning, property taxes, and MHFA programs. Heimark described MHFA’s five main budget areas—development and redevelopment, housing stability, homeownership assistance, preservation, and resident/organization support—and reviewed recent appropriations, emphasizing that much of the large 2024–25 funding was one-time money and that ongoing base funding is lower in 2026–27. Members asked several questions about how prior appropriations were spent, whether unused funds return to the general fund, and whether funds can be repurposed. Heimark said transferred funds generally are not returned to the general fund if unspent, but are expected to be used for the purposes outlined in the appropriation; she also said she had requested more detailed expenditure information from the agency and would follow up. Questions also focused on who benefits from programs such as rental housing rehabilitation and the affordable rental investment fund, with the testifiers explaining that most MHFA programs are targeted to low- and moderate-income households and that income eligibility varies by program. The committee also discussed the new metro-area sales tax revenue dedicated to housing, with members requesting more detail on reporting, oversight, and allowable uses.

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• Do you know what the general reason is for not going that route?
• It's another appropriation from their general fund?
• They generally know the attorneys in their communities.
• Like we don't generally get involved in that.
• That's different from fees, which we consider revenue generators.

Keywords: 908, all

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• So, in general, we have of Health.
• uh, would be redirected to the general uh, would be redirected to the general fund.<00:50:49.200
• by our industries uh not by the general by our industries uh not by the general taxpayer<00:53:37.680
• >> Is<00:57:45.599> that<00:57:46.319> generally? >> Is that generally?
• >> Is that generally?

Bills: HB0130, HB0095, HB0096, HB0097, SF0101, SF0106, SF0067, SF0123

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearms, state rights, federal regulation, law enforcement, civil penalties, government liability, concealed carry, public colleges, university facilities, weapons legislation, self-defense, campus safety, weapons, age requirement, permits, HB0097, Wyoming firearms privacy, merchant category code, MCC

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• or the Office of Attorney General.
• or the office of of Inspector General or the office of Attorney<00:08:41.880> General<00:08:42.560
• We work very closely with our Office of Inspector General.
• Sometimes, though, the referrals do initiate with the Attorney General or possibly the U.S.
• , and that might eventually go, you know, to the Office of Attorney General.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review the Department for Medicaid Services’ program integrity work. Commissioner Lisa Lee and Program Integrity Director Jennifer Dudinsky outlined Kentucky Medicaid’s structure, funding, enrollment, and spending, including FMAP rates, the size of the Medicaid and KCHIP populations, the number of providers, and 2024 expenditures. They also described the managed care and fee-for-service populations, noting that managed care serves most members while fee-for-service is concentrated in long-term care and waiver populations. Most of the discussion focused on fraud, waste, abuse prevention, and provider oversight. The department described its provider enrollment and certification checks, revalidation requirements, site reviews, fingerprinting for some high-risk providers, and termination grounds such as false application information, Medicare actions, unreported ownership changes, and abandonment of a provider number. Members asked about nonprofit ownership reporting, MCO fraud oversight, and how the department tracks unusual CPT code utilization, especially in behavioral health. The department said it uses data analytics, audits, policy review, and collaboration with behavioral health staff to monitor those trends. Dudinsky explained the division’s four branches: provider licensing and certification, audits and compliance, recovery, and third-party liability/estate recovery. She described prepayment and postpayment audits, referrals of credible fraud allegations to the Attorney General, monthly meetings with the AG’s office, and coordination with the Office of Inspector General, CMS, HHS OIG, MCOs, and other partners. She also explained payment suspensions, stand-downs during law enforcement investigations, and recovery efforts for overpayments, provider/member fraud, and third-party liability. The department said its recovery and avoidance efforts produced more than $251 million in savings so far in 2025. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.

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• had for about one and a half generations, maybe two generations.
• had for for about one and a half generations.
• Maybe 2 generations.
• It's AI-generated because what demand is that supply meeting?
• It's AI-generated because what demand is that supply meeting? Let's be honest about that.

Keywords: 1183, house