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• </c><00:10:29.320><c> to</c> allowing micro and meso licenses to allowing micro and meso licenses to
• Currently, there's an amazing license type called the cannabis event organizer license, and as statute
• </c><00:47:20.200><c> for</c> about heers who has been licensed for about heers who has been licensed
• </c> by the patient with a licensed by the patient with a licensed pharmacist<00:49:23.640><c> so</c>

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• And while contractors do usually provide stipends for this, an apprentice has to wait until their pay
• A valid driver's license?
• Unfortunately, a lot of folks that we're dealing with have a valid driver's license but no car insurance
• So, again, working with JATCs that are in different counties, working with contractors, working with
• We do have a lot of private donations through the unions and contractors that help their particular union

Summary: The work session focused first on Washington’s apprenticeship system, especially building trades programs and support services. Labor and Industries staff explained how registered apprenticeship works in the state, including the role of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the requirements for paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, and the difference between apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship. Panelists emphasized that apprenticeship is tied to actual jobs and training agents, and that many waitlists reflect a shortage of job openings and employer participation rather than a lack of interest. They also discussed youth apprenticeship, the growth of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, and the use of Career Bridge and L&I’s database to help people find programs. Representatives asked whether the state should expand apprenticeship programs and how people can find openings. Speakers said more programs alone would not solve the backlog without more employers signing on as training agents and more apprenticeship utilization on projects. The panel also highlighted the Constructed Career Initiative, a grant-funded navigation and support program that helps people enter and stay in building trades apprenticeships through outreach, case management, and wraparound aid such as transportation, tools, and work clothes. A related nonprofit, Build Up, described similar support services, including prison-based boot and PPE programs and assistance for reentry participants. The panel said these services are especially important because apprentices often face unstable income, housing, food, and transportation barriers. The panel also discussed House Bill 2084 and the new Construction Training Pathway Oversight Committee, which is examining construction training in correctional facilities and how to create clearer pathways from prison-based training to apprenticeship, college, or work. Speakers said the committee is still in its early stages and will report to the legislature. The session ended with committee members thanking the panel and noting the importance of support services and referral networks for apprentices. The meeting then resumed at Renton Technical College, where college leaders and faculty discussed serving non-traditional students. The college reported strong enrollment growth, a median student age of 30, a diverse student body, and high job placement rates, while also noting significant budget cuts and program reductions from the prior year. Health care and early childhood education programs were highlighted, including efforts to expand access through hybrid scheduling, evening and Saturday classes, Spanish-language offerings, and in-person wraparound support for admissions, financial aid, and registration. Faculty said these changes were driven by student data and were aimed at helping working parents, English learners, and other non-traditional students complete credentials and enter family-wage careers.

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• Chair Robinson and committee members, I'm Michelle Wilms with the Associated General Contractors, and
• A CPAR study shows that 80% of contractors experience delay in payments, which means that they don't
• This includes $316,000 for a contractor to modify and enhance internal systems to factories, $416,000
• This includes approximately $230,000 for contractor costs.
• The remaining $1.4 million Approximately $230,000 for contractor costs.

Bills: SB6346 , SB6347 , SB6147 , SB6246 , SB5940 , SB5882 , SB6223 , SJR8206 , SB5762 , SB5828

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: millionaires tax, wealth tax, income tax, state revenue, tax reform, Washington estate tax, estate tax, inheritance tax, death tax, probate, decedent, gross estate, taxable estate, exclusion amount, tax rate, estate planning, heirs, beneficiaries, RCW 83.100, Department of Revenue

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• So, I I just felt like the contractor.
• Item 27, 1179, incorporating HB 223 relative to licensing of health care facilities.
• Item 27, 1179, incorporating HB 223 relative to licensing of health care facilities.
• </c> about licensing from That's another one. about licensing from That's another one.
• We heard licensing from the department.

Summary: The committee met in Division 3 work session on HB 2 and began by noting a delayed start to allow the Legislative Budget Assistant to finish a large packet of updated amendments and revisions. The chair said the goal for the day was to move as many items as possible, with any cleanup deferred to a Friday follow-up. Members also discussed the process for handling public and department testimony on selected items before votes. Several early amendments were taken up and voted on. The committee unanimously recommended items dealing with repealing the liquor transfer to the alcohol fund and redirecting liquor-related revenue to the general fund, and it also approved an amendment revising Granite Advantage funding so there would be no automatic transfer from the liquor fund, instead using a general fund appropriation. Members then approved repealing the foster grandparent program by a 5-4 vote, and later approved an amendment requiring DHS contractors to comply with the patients’ bill of rights by a 9-0 vote. The committee also approved incorporating House Bill 94 on Medicaid coverage of circumcision by a 5-4 vote, while deferring the Wick Farmers Market Nutrition Program repeal for more discussion. The committee spent substantial time on the youth risk behavior survey amendment. Supporters said the change was intended to clarify opt-out procedures and ensure parents, guardians, and students are clearly notified that they may opt out without negative consequences. Some members raised privacy concerns and said the language could add administrative burden, but the amendment was ultimately recommended to Finance by a recorded vote of 8-1. Another amendment on civil rights and contractor standards for DHHS was discussed but not voted on after concerns were raised about vague enforcement language and possible penalties. The committee also struck amendment 1026 as redundant, with members noting related work in existing law and Senate Bill 134, and then moved on to other items, including a revised equity/access-related amendment that was postponed for later discussion.

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• To clarify liability for any damage or injury that occurs when a contractor installs an EV charger, this
• This is intended to deal with the licensed and unlicensed haulers who dump material in public spaces,
• contractors who dump construction debris, and people who consistently decide to trash our communities
• This bill allows community health centers with affiliate clinics to use the state's fast-track licensing
• 526 closes this gap and removes unnecessary red tape, helping community health centers complete licensing

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, offered a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a long daily file and concurrence agenda. Early procedural actions included withdrawing AB 1555 and AB 2221 from engrossing and enrolling, suspending rules to move SB 813 to second reading, re-referring several bills to committees, and approving committee meeting notices. The chamber also adopted a rules waiver for chaptering-out amendments and handled several other procedural motions before turning to floor votes. On the Senate third reading file, members approved a wide range of bills covering housing, health care, education, transportation, energy, public safety, taxation, and local government. Measures discussed included EV charger liability in HOAs (SB 1267), local public benefits authority (SB 1099), special needs trusts under Proposition 19 (SB 974), infant formula tax treatment (SB 1151), mutual water company rate transparency (SB 1417), Alzheimer’s treatment coverage (SB 950), protections for mental health professionals in correctional settings (SB 993), development fee transparency (SB 1014), climate literacy in schools (SB 1048), illegal dumping enforcement (SB 1218), homeowner repair timelines for unpermitted work (SB 1272), EV charging station permitting (SB 1283), nonprobate asset distribution (SB 1288), DCA sunset cleanup (SB 1311), wildfire and disaster-related measures (SB 742, SB 904), nitrous oxide sales restrictions (SB 936), PrEP access (SB 1023), early math assessments (SB 1067), firearm restrictions for certain serial-number offenses (SB 1220), and several licensing, education, and health-related bills. Most measures passed with strong margins; a few drew notable opposition, including SB 993, which failed, while SB 222, SB 1037, SB 1220, SB 1255, and SB 1279 passed with narrower votes. The Assembly then took up concurrence on numerous Assembly bills with Senate amendments. Among the bills concurred in were AB 2075, AB 431, AB 1153, AB 1328, AB 1486, AB 1573, AB 1591, AB 1617, AB 1738, AB 1749, AB 1789, AB 1802, AB 1818, AB 1820, AB 1829, AB 1877, AB 2010, AB 2011, AB 2160, AB 2178, AB 2262, AB 2310, AB 2349, AB 2422, AB 2481, AB 2504, AB 2580, AB 2640, AB 1705, and AB 1793. These concurrence items covered forestry, aviation, illegal dumping, Medi-Cal, climate resiliency, housing, health professions, hazardous waste reporting, domestic violence protections, mental health parity, lactation support, community college programs, air quality response, student aid, beverage containers, teacher credentialing, state mandates, privacy, cash payments, and more. The transcript ended while the Assembly was beginning consideration of SB 1412 on remote parent-teacher conference participation.

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• So not only do we need to pay for the equipment, We also need to pay for the licenses for the product
• We've actually been using to support the statewide broadband plan, bring on contractors, and ensure we
• External entity to conduct an organizational health assessment and an external contractor to maximize
• Talking to some of the bigger contractors in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe area.
• There is a shortage of skilled licensed practitioners, so particularly when we're looking at things like

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• He was granted a wine and malt license back in 2022.
• value of the license.
• When there is a license that's being transferred, notice to all existing license in the city or the municipality
• House 390 Act relative to license suspensions. Faber as redrafted.
• House 323, an act relative to license caps. House 353, an act relative to record license and caps.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on alcohol licensing, sales, and consumption issues affecting bars, restaurants, package stores, and local communities. The chair outlined hybrid hearing procedures, including three-minute testimony limits and instructions for written testimony. The committee heard a local bill for Milford, H. 4169, authorizing an additional off-premises all-alcohol license for Charlie’s Mini Mart, with the understanding that the existing wine and malt license would be surrendered if the new license is granted. A major topic was the long-running debate over happy hour. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association opposed bills such as S. 217, H. 349, and H. 443, arguing that discounted alcohol would intensify competition, create pressure on restaurants to participate, and potentially raise liquor liability and insurance costs. In contrast, Senator Julian Cyr testified in support of repealing the happy hour ban through a local-option framework, saying the bill includes safeguards such as no discounts after 10 p.m., fixed pricing during promotions, and advance posting requirements, and that it could help downtowns and seasonal businesses without creating a public health risk. The Massachusetts Package Stores Association testified on a broad package of bills, opposing measures to reinstate happy hour, allow supplier control over retail shelf space (H. 350), impose a transfer fee on licenses (H. 351), authorize alcohol coupons or discounts (H. 381 and S. 219), and permit Thanksgiving alcohol sales (H. 428). It supported bills requiring beverage alcohol training for off-premise licensees (H. 344), restricting self-checkout for alcohol (H. 366), changing Section 15 grocery-store license rules (S. 213), and several other regulatory changes. The Distilled Spirits Council supported H. 350 on private label spirits, while acknowledging concerns about disclosure and preferential treatment; package store witnesses defended private labels as lawful products they create with manufacturers, and the council argued the bill should address consumer confusion and unfair competitive advantages. The hearing concluded with Chair Chan announcing committee poll results on other bills, including a number of favorable reports and study orders, and the committee then voted to close the hearing.

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• Is there any way that the lake could charge or create some sort of license to use it and charge enough
• issues where... ...mitigation issues where you could say, all right, we've made X off of all of our licenses
• Additionally, Ms. stated that they delegate impact studies to the contractors that Ms. awards projects
• However, they do not have any oversight regarding whether these contractors are completing environmental

Bills: HB471 , HB473

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: water authority, sewer management, fire protection, local governance, board of directors, local officers, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions

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• </c><00:15:58.279><c> to</c> teachers to transfer their license to teachers to transfer their license
• </c> teacher with an elementary Ed license teacher with an elementary Ed license who<00:23:17.880><c>
• </c> need four separate science licenses need four separate science licenses because<00:24:56.840><c>
• </c> back to school to get the right license back to school to get the right license or<00:25:14.480>
• substitute license.

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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• Senate Bill 2943, Senator Hagerty's bill about discrimination against folks who have occupational licenses
• sponsored by Senator Colecost about certain financial relationship disclosures regarding defense contractors

Bills: SB 18 , SB 34 , SB82 , SB1807 , SB2254 , HB 119 , HB 130 , HB581 , HJR98 , SB1988

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs met to consider several pending measures and adopted committee substitutes on multiple bills before voting them out. Senate Bill 2403, Senate Bill 1888 (jury wheel procedures in certain counties), Senate Bill 2417 (Attorney General actions under the Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act), Senate Bill 2459 (personal identifying information for judiciary employees), and Senate Bill 2943 (discrimination involving occupational licenses) were each reported favorably to the full Senate, with most passing unanimously and SB 2943 passing on a 10-1 vote. The committee also certified SB 1888, SB 2417, and SB 2459 for the local and uncontested calendars, and later did the same for SB 2943. The committee then considered House Joint Resolution 98, the Convention of States resolution, which was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-3 vote. House Bill 1393, dealing with daylight saving time and keeping the state on daylight saving time year-round, was also reported favorably, with the committee noting it heard the House bill rather than a Senate companion. House Bill 2884, concerning financial relationship disclosures for defense contractors, was likewise reported favorably, with the final tally announced as 11 ayes and 1 nay. No testimony was taken in the excerpt, and no substantive debate was recorded beyond brief clarifications about the bills and their companions. After completing the votes and calendar motions, the committee recessed.

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• license and ID cards is 20,597,921.
• So who's going to get a driver's license?
• It will bear the same cost that it would for renewal of a license or a new license today because it will
• license, or a Florida ID.
• to a Florida license.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, and a doctor of the day. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and began taking up a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate measures before final passage. The first major bill, health care patient protection, required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, a pediatric emergency care coordinator, and readiness assessments; it passed 36-0. A public records bill protecting victim identities and temporarily exempting the name of a law enforcement officer who is a victim also passed after questions about access for victims of police misconduct, with a 33-4 vote. The Senate next approved a local government cybersecurity bill creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help counties and cities strengthen cyber defenses, with priority for rural and fiscally constrained governments; after amendments, it passed 37-0. A clerks of court bill allowing clerks to retain all revenue above projections and, through a House amendment, revising legal notice and traffic citation distribution provisions, passed 38-0 despite debate over impacts on municipalities and law enforcement. The chamber also passed a trademark modernization bill and a septic system permit bill intended to reduce delays for builders; the septic bill was amended to align the House and Senate versions and passed 38-0. The longest and most contested item was the elections bill, which updated citizenship verification procedures using REAL ID and state databases, changed candidate qualification rules, and altered election administration provisions. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to exempt certain seniors, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, allow attestations in place of documentary proof of citizenship, and require human review over automated systems. One amendment to delay implementation until July 1, 2027, was also debated. The transcript ends while debate is still underway on the elections measure, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• requirements and outlines regulations for elevator contractors and elevator mechanics.
• requirements and outlines regulations for elevator contractors and elevator mechanics.
• Under the current structure, qualified parties are already regulated under the registrar of contractors
• We worked with the registrar of contractors.
• They get a license from the registrar of contractors. We’re not changing that.

Committee: House House Government Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1167, which would allow municipalities and counties to satisfy certain public-notice requirements by posting advertisements, publications, and printings on their official websites. The sponsor argued the bill is permissive, intended to modernize notice practices, reduce costs, and help governments meet statutory deadlines, while a Blackmun amendment required a six-month transition period in which notices would still be published in newspapers and the public would be alerted to the change. Newspaper and media representatives, along with tribal and rural community advocates, opposed the bill, arguing that print notices remain important for transparency, historical recordkeeping, and access in areas with limited internet service. Supporters from county and local government said newspaper publication schedules have become unreliable and that websites are a more effective way to reach the public. The committee adopted the Blackmun amendment and then passed SB 1167 as amended on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1021, as amended by a strike-everything that would require the Auditor General to refer evidence of possible criminal activity involving health profession regulatory boards to the Attorney General, with procedures for investigation and conflict-of-interest handling. The sponsor and amendment sponsor said the measure would create a mechanism for criminal findings in audit work to be acted on. With no opposition testimony, the committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1021 as amended on a 4-3 vote. Next was SB 1011, which would require county medical examiners or forensic pathologists to review an infant’s immunization and vaccination history, along with any countermeasures administered in the prior 90 days, in sudden unexplained infant death cases. The sponsor said the bill was a data-collection measure meant to improve accuracy, transparency, and prevention efforts. Opponents, including vaccine advocacy and disability representatives, said Arizona already collects this information, that unsafe sleep is the primary issue in most SIDS cases, and that the bill could fuel misinformation about vaccines. The committee passed SB 1011 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard SB 1013, a merit-based public employment bill that would prohibit hiring based on conditions other than merit. Supporters said it would ensure public employees are selected by qualifications and objective criteria; opponents argued existing law already bars discrimination and that the bill could create litigation risks and hinder outreach to underrepresented communities. The committee passed SB 1013 on a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 1015 and a strike-everything amendment that would replace the bill’s original detransition-liability language with the Arizona Thriving Families Act, creating a family and medical leave insurance program within Medicaid beginning in 2029. The original bill sponsor defended the underlying detransition-related liability concept as accountability and support for detransitioners, while opponents said it would function as a discriminatory backdoor ban on transition care for minors. The transcript ends during debate and explanation of the strike-everything amendment, before a final vote on SB 1015 is shown.

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• of Emily experienced an instance of intimidation by ICE agents as they took photos of her and her license
• In another instance, a Maine activist who had her face and license plate recorded by ICE was intimidated
• the right price, a comprehensive view of people's identities, including addresses, phone numbers, license
• Independent contractor is still defined as worker, and I want to again reemphasize that independent contractors
• I do think there's a big distinction between contractors and employees, and hopefully you'll continue

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:

• by the driver... ...for a learner's permit or a driver's license by the driver.
• I mean, nobody wants to lose their license. They need this to get around.
• How do we or how will the task force look if licensing will not be part of it?
• Congratulations, and another new license plate.
• All right, any senator, Congratulations, and another new license plate.

Bills: S0382 , S0654 , S0684 , S0880 , S1080

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Transportation Committee met with a quorum and first took up SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement, which would standardize procedures for red-light, school-zone speed, and school bus camera enforcement. The bill would allow clerks to retain 10% of penalty revenue, permit virtual hearings, require records retention, limit surveillance/data use, tighten school-zone flashing-light requirements, and add school board approval and reporting requirements for school bus camera programs. An amendment clarified reporting periods and which entity receives liability-transfer affidavits. Members raised questions about information-sharing, facial recognition, school-zone warnings, and school bus stop safety, but the committee accepted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered SB 1080, which was amended by a delete-all to address FDOT direct payments to first-tier subcontractors and takeover agreements involving sureties and replacement contractors. The amended bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved a slate of appointments in tabs 1 through 6 by one vote. Next, the committee heard SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. A strike-all amendment shifted the bill away from immediate enforcement changes and instead created an e-bike task force, required crash data collection and reporting, and retained rules requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, provide audible signals, and limit speed near pedestrians. Members discussed enforcement practicality, access concerns for riders who rely on e-bikes, and the need for public education and transparency. The amended bill was reported favorably. The committee then reported favorably SB 684, which removes certain signature requirements for electronic odometer disclosures in total-loss vehicle and vessel insurance transactions, and SB 880, which creates a new license plate for the Miami Northwestern Alumni Association. The meeting ended after all items were approved and the committee adjourned.

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• forgery; HB 2954, State Land Advisory Board; HB 2956, state trust lands public auction; HB 2957, driver license
• It clarifies some companies' independent contractor status. Is there any further discussion?
• It clarifies some companies' independent contractor status. Is there any further discussion?
• for many school libraries is non-existent, and most schools do not have the ability to even hire a licensed
• and certified school librarian, and they certainly... ...a licensed and certified school librarian,

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• WE DON'T LET KIDS THIS YOUNG GET A DRIVERS LICENSE AND WE'RE WORRIED ABOUT THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA CONSUMPTION
• CLOSE ON THE BILL. >> Senator Ingoglia: INSTEAD OF WAIVING CLOSE I WANT TO IDENTIFY THE REASON AS A CONTRACTOR
• WE SEE THAT PEOPLE GO TO HOMES AND POSE AS AN ACTUAL CONTRACTOR WHEN THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN
• THIS IS NOT EXACTLY GETTING AT THAT THIS IS THE UNLICENSED ACTIVITY WERE NO LICENSE EXISTS AND THEY GO
• THEY TAKE 500 TO $1,000 IN DEPOSITS AND YOU DON'T NEED A LICENSE TO LANDSCAPE.

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• the public and private child- and youth-serving organizations who provide direct services under contractor
• private agencies, it is only relating to the services that they're providing for children under those contractor
• the public and private child- and youth-serving organizations who provide direct services under contractor
• the public and private child- and youth-serving organizations who provide direct services under contractor
• In that space, they are entitled to quality mental health evaluations by licensed and specially trained

Committee: Senate Children and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:

• I have a red State of New Mexico license plate. It says "Uranium Mine Worker."
• So the very first... thing we did is come up with a work plan, hired a contractor, Jacobs Engineering
• So it's kind of a joint effort, but the bulk of the actual work is being done by third-party contractors
• And are those based in New Mexico contractors?
• You know, being from the Grants area, I would love to see a contractor come in and hire local people

Committee: House Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

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• That’s how assisted livings are licensed.
• But we worked diligently with Chairman Womack to try... ...assisted livings are licensed.
• These assisted livings are licensed. We wanted to make sure it was very tight.
• Our license is 0-001.
• Our license is 0-001.

Bills: HR267 , HCR105 , HCR107 , HCR110 , HCR113 , HCR114 , SB4 , SB52 , SB57 , SB145 , SB152 , SB194 , SB237 , SB333 , SB433 , SB483 , SCR37

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: diabetes, amputation, amputations, diabetic foot ulcer, peripheral artery disease, PAD, wound care, podiatry, vascular disease, endocrinology, limb salvage, health policy, public health, healthcare costs, insurance coverage, Louisiana Department of Health, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, patient education, screening

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• So this amendment just makes clear that contractors are allowed to be present in these licensed business
• </c><01:52:15.040><c> are</c> uh just makes clear that contractors are uh just makes clear that contractors
• That made them have to have a licensed funeral director in every one of those satellites.
• That made them have to have a licensed funeral director in every one of those satellites.
• </c> common sense guard rails on how license common sense guard rails on how license plate<02:11:39.679