Video & Transcript Research : 'judicial confirmation'

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MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Afternoon Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 478 authorizes any judicial circuit without a treatment court commissioner or treatment court
  • And Section 478 codifies an existing judgeship in the 25th Judicial Circuit.
  • Section 478 authorizes any judicial circuit without a treatment court commissioner or treatment court
  • And Section 478 codifies an existing judgeship in the 25th Judicial Circuit.
  • Section 488 authorizes the 22nd Judicial Circuit in St.
Summary: The House took up a series of conference committee reports and third-read Senate bills near the end of session, with several members also recognizing House drafters and research staff. The chamber first adopted and finally passed Senate Joint Resolution 87, which drew debate over whether the measure would remove the City of St. Louis sheriff as an elected office; supporters said the change also applied to other charter governments, while opponents argued it reduced local autonomy. The report and final passage both succeeded on 95-46 votes. Members then adopted and finally passed Senate Bill 973, a package combining a wholesaler/real estate transparency measure with a land bank provision. Senate Bill 1421, a broad public safety bill, was also advanced after a motion to exceed the conference differences; supporters highlighted provisions on clean slate, masked intimidation, prosecuting attorney salaries, fentanyl, gift card fraud, unmanned aircraft, and other public safety items. The conference report passed 116-18, the bill finally passed 110-25, and the emergency clause for the drone-related portion passed 136-5. The House also adopted and finally passed Senate Bills 835 and 1111, a combined conference report that included insurance consumer protections, court administration updates, treatment court and judgeship provisions, a St. Louis civil case surcharge, and the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. Senate Bill 1408 was stripped back to a single issue authorizing MoDOT to consider raising rural interstate speed limits from 70 to 75 mph, and it passed 93-46. Senate Bill 913, extending several agriculture tax credits and adding a short line railroad credit, prompted extended debate over tax credits, budget pressures, and whether such incentives should be extended now or later; a proposed child tax credit amendment was withdrawn, and the bill ultimately passed 107-30. The House then began debate on Senate Bill 1553, a critical minerals and pharmaceutical manufacturing incentive bill, with supporters framing it as a jobs and supply-chain security measure and opponents raising questions about tax incentives and local impacts.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Apr 23, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • a more general, let me just find it, and then it's legacy contractual agreements and more recent judicial
  • a more general, let me just find it, and then it's legacy contractual agreements and more recent judicial
  • to the 1928, 1929 portion, does the various legal legacy contractual agreements and more recent judicial
  • contractual agreements and<00:40:50.040> more<00:40:50.240> recent<00:40:50.640> judicial
  • <00:40:51.120> interventions and more recent judicial interventions and more recent judicial
Summary: The committee heard several resolutions related to water, coastal management, and permitting. Early measures included SCR 8 on faster county action for certain home-modification permits for older adults and people with disabilities, SCR 40 on banning disposable body boards, SCR 83 on creating a lithium-ion battery disposal facility, SCR 179 on enforcing Maui fire-code provisions for brush clearance and emergency access, and SCR 90 on kupuna-friendly permit requirements. No testifiers were present for those measures, and the chair moved through them without taking votes in the portion provided. The most extensive discussion was on SCR 94, endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, and SCR 159, urging shared guiding principles for restoring and maintaining Waikiki’s beaches and shoreline. University of Hawaii testimony said the surfing-reserve designation would bring recognition, could help attract grants, and would require a stewardship committee and management plan, but would not itself block beach nourishment or shoreline restoration. Members asked about possible effects on dredging, beach nourishment, and shoreline structures; the witness said impacts on surfing were not expected to be immediate or significant. For SCR 159, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the resolution but requested clarifying amendments to broaden references to law, stakeholder collaboration, and coastal science expertise. The Waikiki Beach Special Improvement District Association also supported the measure, emphasizing coordinated maintenance, public access, and the economic importance of Waikiki beaches, while noting that existing legal agreements and court decisions should be reflected in the resolution. The discussion also covered whether the state and private owners share repair and maintenance obligations for Waikiki seawalls; testimony said existing agreements remain relevant but must yield to current law. The committee also heard SCR 165 designating March as Water Month, with support from the Board of Water Supply and others, and SCR 177 requesting DAGS to convene a cooperative working group on state projects needing county permits. Mary Alice Evans said the latter would help expedite permitting, especially for housing and other state projects, and would complement efforts to standardize county permitting processes. No final votes or dispositions were announced in the excerpt provided.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Capital Improvement Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026

Capital Improvement

Transcript Highlights:
  • So starting with judicial, there are no changes above and beyond the governor's recommended budget for
  • total appropriations to judicial of $8,765,200.
  • So starting with judicial, there are no changes above and beyond the governor's recommended budget for
  • total appropriations to judicial of $8,765,200.
Summary: The committee met to finalize the FY27 bond bill, beginning with a roll call and a detailed review of updated appropriation amounts. The Comptroller General walked through major changes across agencies, including additions for OMB, the Department of State, DNREC, Agriculture, Education, and Transportation, and explained the funding sources that would cover the total $1.256 billion package. Members then debated several large items, especially the $110 million appropriation for the Diamond State Port Corporation, the $35 million Legislative Hall addition, the $20 million Community Reinvestment Fund, and the $30 million land and building acquisition line. Questions focused on the port project’s costs, expected jobs, return on investment, and whether the state would face future commitments; Secretary of State Charney Patitofunded Chances and other officials testified that the port expansion would create construction and permanent jobs and support long-term economic growth, while some members remained skeptical and objected to the process and spending priorities. The committee also discussed school construction funding, with officials explaining that additional money would forward-fund projects already in the pipeline and help districts that had been turned down for certificates of necessity. Other items reviewed included funding for park improvements, marina acquisition, the Plummer Center demolition and transfer, the Pyle Center sewer project, the Site Readiness Fund, affordable housing, the Arts Endowment Fund, an unclaimed property task force, and various transportation and community transportation projects. Several members raised concerns about county distribution, minority-party involvement in negotiations, and the scale of certain appropriations, but the majority defended the package as statewide investment and economic development. The committee then voted on the Section 1 addendum and a series of new and replacement epilogue sections, including provisions for the port project, Legislative Hall minor capital improvements, land acquisition, affordable housing, the Community Reinvestment Fund, downtown development districts, the Rite Aid demolition, the Site Readiness Fund, school construction formula review, and enhanced school capital funding. Most motions carried, with a few recorded no votes or abstentions on the main addendum. The meeting concluded with a motion authorizing technical corrections by the Comptroller General’s office, followed by closing remarks thanking staff and members for their work and noting that this was likely the final bond committee meeting for some participants before adjournment.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill is framed in a way to accelerate station construction by streamlining judicial process.
  • But in practice, we'll actually do the opposite, especially judicial process, but in practice, we'll
  • Many local agencies can't or won't participate, and they will lose this judicial streamlining tool because
  • So instead, And they will lose this judicial streamlining tool because of a labor agreement.
Summary: The committee heard several bills related to public safety, emergency response, wildfire prevention, and environmental protection. AB 2152 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez would streamline CEQA litigation for new fire station projects and add best-practice requirements; supporters, including firefighters, said it would help communities and firefighter safety, while opponents argued the project labor agreement requirements would raise costs and limit participation for small and nonunion contractors. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2041 by Assembly Member Carrillo would expand reporting related to 911 dispatcher pre-arrival medical instructions; after amendments and stakeholder agreement, opposition groups said they would remove their opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 2101 by Assembly Member Gipson would require human trafficking notices and training at disaster sites and for disaster response workers; supporters said it would protect vulnerable workers, while broadband, city, and county representatives raised implementation concerns, especially in rural disaster areas. It passed to Appropriations despite a no vote from Vice Chair Hadwick. The committee also considered AB 1805, which would require an audit and stronger oversight of the state’s Next Generation 911 project after concerns about major spending and delays. CalNENA supported the bill’s transparency and accountability provisions, and the measure passed to Appropriations. AB 1536 by Assembly Member Addis would tighten safety and public review requirements for offshore oil pipeline restarts and require decommissioning of certain spill-prone pipelines; environmental and coastal government groups supported it, while the Western States Petroleum Association warned it would threaten fuel supply and pipeline operations. The bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote. AB 1964 would direct the State Fire Marshal to survey home hardening in fire-prone areas and estimate costs; it passed to Appropriations with broad support. AB 1960, also by Assembly Member Bennett, would use a portion of wildfire prevention grants to encourage community-level home hardening certification. The author said the bill would create incentives and broader public awareness, while the vice chair argued it would favor communities that can already afford hardening and divert resources from higher-need areas; the bill still passed to Appropriations. AB 1863 by Assembly Member DeMaio would clarify that people cannot be charged simply for calling 911 or when no services are rendered, while preserving fees for actual services and allowing billing for legitimate emergency response costs; it passed to the Assembly floor. The committee also took up consent item AB 2517, which passed to Appropriations. After add-on votes for absent members, the meeting adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/29/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and narrowly defined areas of Arizona law, governed by specific statutory standards, controlling judicial
  • public safety, and respectful lawful authority while preserving the rights of individuals to seek judicial
  • that Arizona law strongly favors submission to lawful authority and resolution of disputes through judicial
  • processes. ...lawful authority and resolution of disputes through judicial processes, and that the lawful
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and heard several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items in the transcript. The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which criticized Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract the statements, support law enforcement, issue corrective guidance, and resign. The Senate first voted to suspend rules and place the resolution into Committee of the Whole, then debated a motion to read the resolution by number and title only, and later considered a floor amendment adding findings about law enforcement organizations’ criticism and alleged use of state resources to target ICE officers. Supporters argued the Attorney General’s remarks were dangerous, misleading, and politically motivated; opponents said the resolution distorted her comments, was a partisan stunt, and skipped normal committee review. After extensive debate, the Committee of the Whole recommended the resolution do pass, and the Senate adopted SR 1036 on third reading by a vote of 17 ayes to 13 nays. Following passage of SR 1036, members continued to offer personal privilege remarks, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education. The Senate then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • indebtedness is nuanced as I think the committee is well aware and thus we address the hurdles of time, judicial
  • Compensation Fund as an alternative to the time consuming and costly judicial remedy for victims.
  • Just charge the obligations of those that our judicial system holds responsible for injuries to children
  • Recommendations 3 through 6 are about timing with the judicial process.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • mechanisms, such as an independent civil service commission or non-binding arbitration subject to judicial
  • the funding is courts pay locally, and then they're reimbursed out of the state budget through the Judicial
  • Council. [01:12:30.000] So we're really talking about what protocol, what happens to the Judicial Council
  • The Judicial Council. Okay.
Summary: The committee heard several labor and employment measures. AB 465 would require local public employers, at a union’s request, to negotiate minimum disciplinary and grievance procedures in MOUs, including progressive discipline, just-cause protections, grievance appeal rights, and paid release time for representatives. Supporters, including AFSCME and SEIU, said it would create fairer and more consistent due process protections for local government workers; opponents from county and city groups argued it would impose binding arbitration and rigid discipline rules that could undermine local flexibility and accountability. The bill passed on a 5-0 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations. AB 792 would allow court interpreter bargaining to be consolidated when multiple regions are negotiating at the same time. The author and the California Federation of Interpreters said the change would reduce repeated bargaining, improve efficiency, and help address interpreter recruitment and retention. There was no opposition, but some members questioned whether the proposal would really solve wage and staffing problems; the bill passed 5-0 and was placed on hold. AB 1309, which would improve Cal Fire firefighter compensation by tying salaries more closely to comparable local fire departments, drew strong support from firefighters and no opposition. Members praised Cal Fire’s work and the bill passed 7-0 and was held for add-ons. The committee also approved AJR 8, a resolution urging protection of Social Security and opposing federal cuts or office closures. Supporters said Social Security is essential to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children, and warned that reductions would increase poverty and homelessness. One member objected to naming political figures in the resolution, but the measure still passed 7-0 and was held. AB 1247, which would require contracted-out school classified workers to meet the same training and qualification standards as direct hires and address related retirement contributions, passed 5-2 despite opposition from county superintendents and school administrators who said it would add costs and limit contracting flexibility. Finally, AB 288, which would authorize PERB to act when the NLRB fails to remedy labor claims by a deadline, passed 6-0 with strong union support and no opposition.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We also met with folks from the judicial districts who implement the program, and what we heard was that
  • ><00:04:37.479> folks<00:04:37.800> from<00:04:37.960> the<00:04:38.080> judicial
  • we also met with folks from the judicial we also met with folks from the judicial districts<00:04
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: House File 2130, sponsored by Representative Craft, was heard and amended before being re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy. The bill responds to serious impaired-driving tragedies in St. Louis Park, including the Park Tavern crash, and aims to strengthen Minnesota’s ignition interlock requirements for repeat DWI offenders. Craft described the bill as based on data showing repeat-offender risk, arguing that current law’s look-back and interlock timelines are too limited and that the statute was also reorganized for clarity. The A1 amendment was adopted without objection. Craft explained that the amendment clarifies when the $680 license reinstatement fee must be paid: not before entering interlock, but before exiting the program, to reduce barriers to participation. He also said the bill would extend interlock requirements more aggressively for repeat offenders, expand the look-back period for prior offenses, and in some cases require treatment. He emphasized that interlock is intended to improve public safety and can support sobriety, while also acknowledging broader root-cause issues such as mental health and addiction. Testimony in support came from St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamad, Police Chief Brian Cruy, and Methodist Hospital President Jennifer Meister. They said the bill would help address gaps in current law, better account for prior offenses, and potentially prevent future tragedies. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was a reaction to tragedy and about addressing underlying causes of impaired driving, while others supported the measure and noted the need for broader transportation and treatment options. After discussion, the committee voted to re-refer HF 2130 to Public Safety Finance and Policy, and the motion prevailed.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Griffiths talking about, there's a sliver that contains stuff for judicial, the judicial side, but that's
  • Griffiths talking about, there's a sliver that contains stuff for judicial, the judicial side, but that's
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee met to review how county budgets are developed and how constitutional officers fit into that process. Davin Suggs of the Florida Association of Counties gave an overview of county budgeting, explaining the statutory framework, the role of property taxes and TRIM notices, the fiscal-year timeline, fund balances and reserves, and the Department of Revenue’s oversight. He emphasized that county budgets include the board’s budget plus the budgets of constitutional officers, and that relationships and communication are critical to resolving budget issues. A panel of constitutional officers then described their offices’ budget processes and responsibilities: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons discussed law enforcement budgeting and the importance of negotiated agreements with county commissions; Alachua County Property Appraiser Aisha Solomon explained the June 1 budget deadline, valuation methods, and the appeal process for property assessments; Manatee County Clerk and Comptroller Angelina Coleniso outlined the clerk’s court and finance duties, the county-side budget process, and the clerk’s personal liability under section 129.09 for unlawful expenditures; Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Early described the cyclical nature of election costs, staffing, equipment, and the impact of turnout and election law changes; and Columbia County Tax Collector Kyle Keene explained that tax collectors’ budgets are reviewed by the Department of Revenue, with fee offices funding themselves through service charges and budget offices relying on county support. Members asked about personal liability for unlawful spending, conflicts between clerks and county commissions, property valuation and storm damage adjustments, reserve levels, and whether tax collectors can retain excess fees. Responses noted that clerks must refuse illegal expenditures, property appraisers use market-based assessments with VAB and court review available, counties should maintain healthy fund balances for cash flow and emergencies, and tax collectors generally must zero out year-end balances and distribute excess revenues to taxing authorities. The committee took no votes and adjourned after thanking the panelists for their testimony.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • She confirmed the lines being discussed were 150 to 155 and asked the question to be repeated.
  • It specifies that, except in accordance with a judicial order or as otherwise provided by law, all documents
  • Except in accordance with a judicial order or as otherwise provided by law, all documents, data, images
Keywords: 1064, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Government Finance Committee Jun 25th, 2026

Government Finance Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • They also took into consideration past requests for the judicial branch and expansions on the Liberty
  • they do a full return to office, for example, they will likely not have enough office space in the judicial
  • And the legal analysis confirmed that it is not that.
Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/12/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

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  • But one difference is they also at times operate in what's called a quasi-judicial capacity, where they
  • But when the local government body makes a quasi-judicial decision, those are generally appealed to the
  • <00:14:25.160> decision<00:14:25.839> those<00:14:26.040> are a quasi judicial
  • decision those are a quasi judicial decision those are generally<00:14:26.680> appealed<00:14
  • court-like capacity this quasi judicial court-like capacity this quasi judicial capacity<00:14:49.680
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 02/27/25

State and Local Government

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  • would include county, municipal, school district, and other political subdivision offices, but not judicial
  • would include county, municipal, school district, and other political subdivision offices, but not judicial
  • would include county, municipal, school district, and other political subdivision offices, but not judicial
  • would include county, municipal, school district, and other political subdivision offices, but not judicial
  • But not judicial offices.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rep. Kristin Robbins departing member remarks 5/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Executive branch, legislative branch, judicial layers of government, federal, state, local, county, that
  • And the more that power concentrates, the less free we will become. judicial layers of government, federal
  • , judicial layers of government, federal, state,<00:07:21.360> local,<00:07:22.120> county,
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Representative Robbins delivered a farewell-style floor speech reflecting on her service in the Minnesota House, thanking her family, staff, House support staff, and colleagues. She highlighted her work in the minority, saying she often advanced policy by working across the aisle and helping insert language into other members’ bills. She specifically mentioned efforts on a cell phone policy bill for schools, domestic violence and Minnesota Corporation-related issues, and constituent-service work involving firefighters, pensions, and agency navigation. She also praised the House institution itself, the staff who keep it running, the page and internship programs, and the House librarians. A major theme of her remarks was the value of civility, personal relationships, and bipartisan trust, including support for the Civility Caucus and informal relationship-building among members. She urged colleagues to limit the number of bills, spend more time in committee on substantive debate, and focus on institutional details that improve legislative work. In the latter part of the speech, Robbins argued for limited government, decentralized power, and solutions rooted in local communities rather than expanding bureaucracy. She said state government had grown too large and linked that concern to the fraud committee’s lessons. She closed with personal faith references, a Bible verse, and a quote from Ronald Reagan about limited government, and the chamber responded with applause.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State SNAP program established 3/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • about using other people’s money, because that’s where the tax dollars come from, we have to be judicious
  • about using other people’s money, because that’s where the tax dollars come from, we have to be judicious
  • about using other people’s money, because that’s where the tax dollars come from, we have to be judicious
Keywords: 1183, house
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Juvenile Justice Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, judicial discretion, mandatory, um, is, is really important to us, and removing that with mandatory
  • Yeah, because it removes necessary judicial discretion, undermines rehabilitative goals of the juvenile
  • who offer low or no costs representation for juvenile record sealing organized by administrative judicial
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/18/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We gave a 0.9% increase for judicial staff. That's all that we could afford and maxed that out.
  • We also provided one-time funding for justice partner access digitally to the records of the judicial
  • We gave a 0.9% increase for judicial staff. That's all that we could afford and maxed that out.
  • records of uh the judicial records of uh the judicial branch.<00:34:28.879> Um<00:34:29.280
  • response uh not only in our judicial response uh not only in our judicial system.<00:36:15.680><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Finance (01/14/2025)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Mike Hoffman's category, which is Environmental Services, a judicial branch category two and three.
  • which is um Environmental Services<00:07:32.759> um<00:07:33.080> a<00:07:33.240> judicial
  • <00:07:33.720> branch<00:07:34.440> category Services um a judicial branch category
  • Services um a judicial branch category two<00:07:35.080> and<00:07:35.240> three<00:07
  • It does have limited authority to approve additional general funds for items such as the Judicial Council
Keywords: 1191, senate, all