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• These changes come from the Professional Standards Commission, which is empowered by law to investigate
• The Professional Standards Commission makes recommendations to the State Board of Education and renders
• Every year, the commission reviews many kinds of professional and ethical complaints, and the recommended
• The reason we're having to do this over the course of two years has to do with timing and procedural
• The reason why we're having to do this over the course of two years has to do with timing and procedural

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met to consider a series of State Board of Education rules and education standards updates. Nicholas Wagner presented cleanup changes, including repeal of the pay-for-success contracting rule as duplicative and unused, removal of duplicative definitions in the Career Technical Centers rules, and minor clarity edits in the uniformity rules. The committee asked a few procedural questions, then approved each docket by voice vote. Greg Wilson then presented updates to the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators, the Idaho Special Education Manual, temporary and pending rules governing thoroughness, and social studies content standards. The ethics changes focused on limiting digital communication with students to district-approved devices and platforms and clarifying misuse of school property and public funds. The special education items were explained as necessary to bring Idaho into compliance with federal IDEA requirements, including revisions to specific learning disability eligibility, dual enrollment, and dispute resolution; Wilson said the temporary rule needed extension to avoid a compliance gap, and the pending rule would make the manual changes permanent. Committee members asked whether the special education changes affected preschool eligibility and whether they were tied to federal funding; Wilson said the revisions were to comply with federal requirements, and the committee approved the temporary and pending special education dockets. For social studies, Wilson said the Legislature had rejected some prior standards, so the grade 4 and U.S. history standards were revised through a line-by-line review, with additional input from outside groups, and a new Foundations of Western Civilization section was added. The committee approved the social studies standards and the remaining rules, then adjourned after the chair noted budget discussions would continue the next day.

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• Election Assistance Commission.
• Those are developed by, again, the Elections Assistance Commission, which is a bipartisan commission
• You had mentioned the Administrative Procedures Act, and I was just wondering, is the...
• You mentioned the Administrative Procedures Act.
• And we are still working with the commissions, and so the Commission on Hispanic Affairs and the Commission

Keywords: 904, all

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• So and the other thing, when the mice were discussed at the commission meeting.
• That they presented at the conservation commission meeting follow-up. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• What wasn't told to the commission is that there were 10 and something that did not.
• The information was related to our commission meeting. We did we did invite national experts.
• Our commission is committed to continuing to look at this for the coming months.

Bills: HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all

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• The chair of our commission is the director of DWR.
• Three of our commission members are appointed by the governor.
• President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives that are ex officio on our commission
• and instead assigns the One Call Notification Center the responsibility to adopt written procedures
• and instead assigns the One Call Notification Center the responsibility to adopt written procedures

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Arizona Water Banking Authority on its role storing Colorado River water underground and holding long-term storage credits for CAP municipal and industrial subcontractors, on-river contractors, the Hualapai Tribe, Mojave County Water Authority, and Nevada. Members asked about future firming for CAP subcontractors, recovery constraints, funding sources, and whether the authority could use groundwater withdrawal fee credits for Indian firming and CAP users. The manager explained the authority has no post-2026 firming policy yet for CAP M&I subcontractors, relies mainly on withdrawal fees and ad valorem taxes, and distributes credits on paper through ADWR transfer forms rather than delivering wet water. No action was taken on the presentation. The committee then heard SB 1445, which would allow certain small municipalities to conduct bacteriological testing on site with EPA-approved equipment and originally limited ADEQ sampling requirements to no more than four times per month. The sponsor and the mayor of Kearny argued the bill would reduce costs and travel burdens for rural towns while allowing more frequent testing. Committee discussion focused on whether the change was already possible under existing law and whether the amendment would weaken testing requirements. The Griffin amendment removed the language restricting ADEQ’s sampling frequency. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. The committee also considered SB 1137, a modernization measure for Arizona’s 811 call-before-you-dig system that sets procedures for large project coordination meetings, positive response communication, and related enforcement. Supporters from Associated General Contractors and an underground utility contractor said the bill reflects stakeholder consensus and would improve safety and efficiency without adding state costs. The Taylor amendment shifted implementation procedures from the Corporation Commission to the One Call Notification Center and made other technical changes. The bill passed unanimously, 10-0. SB 1287, which extends to all active management areas the ability of holders of irrigation grandfathered rights to withdraw up to 10 acre-feet annually for stockwatering or domestic use, also passed 9-1. The committee next approved SB 1335, as amended by a strike-everything amendment tied to the Ag-to-Urban program, allowing a groundwater savings holder to continue irrigating for up to two years after issuance of groundwater savings credits. DWR and irrigation district representatives said the change would address timing problems between relinquishing irrigation rights and finalizing development, while some members objected that it could increase groundwater pumping. The bill passed 5-4. Finally, SB 1336, which continues the State Land Department for four years and adds reporting, planning, and oversight provisions including a new oversight board, passed 5-4 after debate over whether another board was necessary and whether the reauthorization period was long enough. The committee concluded with SB 1677, appropriating $3 million for salt cedar mitigation along the lower Gila River and the Gila-Colorado confluence. Supporters from Audubon Southwest, the City of Buckeye, and local landowners described flood, fire, habitat, and water-supply benefits, while members questioned herbicide use and the need for data. The bill passed 9-0, and the meeting adjourned after all votes were completed.

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• It's just kind of a tradition or procedure we do through the chair.
• , and then the commission votes on them.
• And then they start putting them in the grant record, sir, establishment procedures.
• And then they start putting him in the grand record, sir establishment procedures.
• And then, just briefly, I wanted to address some of those procedural due process concerns that Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• tags, but then as I got further into it, I also talked to some individuals from the Corporation Commission
• “But then as I got further into it, I also talked to some individuals from the Corporation Commission
• I contacted our legal, and they did that because of our new procedures.
• It’s just a drafting procedure that we do.” “Any further questions?

Bills: HB2937, HB3419, HB3264, HB3266, HB3267, HB3268

Keywords: firearms, carry on vessels, self-defense, Oklahoma law, gun rights, hunting, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, reckless driving, D2 felony, penalties, traffic offenses

Summary: The Judicial Criminal Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with the chair noting the committee had roughly 55 bills assigned and urging members to review them in advance to move hearings along efficiently. A new committee member, Representative Clinton, was welcomed, and Vice Chair Harris later introduced a legislative intern, Allie Burwell, who will be working in his office during the session. Several bills were heard and advanced. HB 2937 would allow otherwise qualified individuals to carry firearms on boats, as a cleanup measure related to constitutional carry; it received a due pass. HB 3419 would extend the felony offense for corruptly disclosing private bid information from state officials to officials of counties and cities, and it also received a due pass. HB 3264 would make domestic violence by strangulation an 85% crime, and HB 3266 would increase penalties for reckless driving tied to collisions and street racing/takeovers; both were advanced. HB 3267 would make breaking and entering into an occupied dwelling a felony in itself, and members discussed how accidental entry or prosecutorial discretion would be handled; it also received a due pass. HB 3268 addressed fake or fictitious tags, including problems involving commercial vehicles, and was described as a response to concerns from Oklahoma City police and the Corporation Commission. Members asked about drafting changes and title references, which were explained as cleanup language tied to recent reclassification and drafting procedures. The bill was then advanced with a due pass. Two other bills, HB 3495 and HB 3497, were held over, and the committee adjourned after the chair again asked members to review bills and raise concerns beforehand.

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• The Committee on Licensing and administrative Procedure will come to order.
• Members, this is Senator Zafarini's bill relating to the procedure for a hearing by the Texas Department
• Um, 1800 also instructs the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulations to establish a rule for the
• Members of the commission. My name is Rob Porter. I'm the chief legal officer of Latter.com.
• We implored the lottery commission to change the rules back to the way they were before.

Bills: SB 28

Keywords: groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources

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• </c> that created a commission to study. that created a commission to study.
• I just have a commission meeting, too.
• I just I have a commission meeting, too.
• I just have a commission meeting, too.
• Um, what this bill does, it's procedural.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Just a little bit of procedure and how it works in the Senate and the House, especially in the Senate
• About to be entitled and act relating to the Justice Administrative Commission.
• Time to diagnose... ...procedure. Sometimes it's simply time.
• I don't have the statute number off the top of my head, but there's a procedure for that.
• So we'll talk about an elected official or the county commission or something.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.

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• The Sunset Advisory Commission is overseen by a 12-member commission.
• When our Sunset Commission meets.
• The commission and the Texas.
• I think as a new commission, bringing on the staff creating our processes and procedures and authorizing
• I'd had a member talk about it, you know, a procedure, a medical procedure. procedure that he'd had and

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• </c> the bill to uh establishing a commission the bill to uh establishing a commission to<00:21:42.000
• </c><00:48:36.480><c> to</c> ask the Public Utilities Commission to ask the Public Utilities Commission
• They're commission to take it on, right?
• I said, House um a procedural question.
• Would that be the proper procedure? procedure? procedure? &gt;&gt; No<01:46:39.360><c> idea.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There's only two boards and commissions where appointments have to be confirmed by both the House and
• </c> there's only two boards and commissions there's only two boards and commissions where<00:10:08.079
• </c> with the Public Utilities Commission with the Public Utilities Commission when<00:21:33.000><c>
• The commission can't issue a refund, whether it's in one payment or in aggregate.
• can't issue a 3.15 and 16 the commission can't issue a refund<00:48:59.720><c> um</c><00:49:00.359><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The amendment establishes the Foreign Entity Review Commission within the Arizona Department of Real
• Thirdly, it requires the commission to consist of the commissioner of the real estate department, two
• It also outlines the requirements and procedural duties of the commission and makes some conforming changes
• This bill allows those who plan to use or use a silencer in the commission of a crime to avoid charges
• Unfortunately, allowing guardians to file applications weakens all the procedural safeguards that we

Summary: The Senate met in several Committee of the Whole sessions to consider a large number of bills, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations and several being amended before advancing. Early action included bills on fentanyl penalties (SB 1061), firearm suppressors/prohibited weapons (SB 1069), DCS attorney appearance and hotline/case-history access (SB 1081 and SB 1174), mandatory reporting and scrap metal theft (SB 1127 and SB 1128), and a narcotic-drug-to-minor offense bill (SB 1170). Senators Ortiz, Kuby, and others argued against the drug bills as harmful mandatory-minimum policies that would reduce judicial discretion and worsen addiction and incarceration outcomes, while supporters framed them as public-safety measures. SB 1170 ultimately failed on third reading; SB 1061, SB 1069, SB 1127, SB 1128, SB 1171, SB 1174, and SB 1188 passed, while SB 1021 later failed after concerns were raised about possible federal anti-kickback conflicts. The chamber also advanced health-care and regulatory measures, including chiropractic board compliance training (SB 1021), radiation protection and health-care institution requirements (SB 1120 and SB 1121), health care cost containment system changes (SB 1171), and pharmacy scheduling/prescription authority (SB 1188). Several of these bills were amended with technical changes or rulemaking authority, and most passed on third reading. SB 1243 and SB 1244 on court-ordered treatment also moved forward after amendments; supporters said the changes would improve notice and allow guardians or agencies to act more effectively, while opponents warned about due-process concerns and expanded coercive treatment authority. In later calendars, the Senate considered local planning and permitting (SB 1241), school access and GED preparation (SB 1166 and SB 1370), water and groundwater issues (SB 1202 and SB 1287), tax and finance measures (SB 1180, SB 1221, SB 1293, SB 1294, and SB 1429), and a constitutional resolution on legislative boundaries (SCR 1031). SB 1166 was amended to limit GED preparation to grades 11 and 12, SB 1241 and SB 1287 received technical amendments, and SB 1180 was clarified to align tax forms with federal conformity. SB 1075 on foreign entities and land sales drew the most debate: an Ortiz amendment would have shifted it toward corporate homebuyer restrictions and housing affordability, but that amendment was defeated on a roll call vote before the bill advanced as amended. Most remaining measures passed their third readings, with the Senate adopting Committee of the Whole reports and transmitting the approved bills to the House.

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• </c> judicial branch Innovation commission judicial branch Innovation commission report<01:11:35.800>
• It is that there was an error in procedure that should not have happened.
• An error of procedure or abusive discretion, yes.
• It is that there was an error in procedure that should not have happened.
• </c> an error of procedure or abusive an error of procedure or abusive discretion<01:33:37.840><c> okay

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee on the Children and Family Law Committee met organizationally to continue work on family court issues, building on a prior special committee’s report and taking a collaborative approach with the Judiciary. The chair said the group would focus on solutions rather than rehashing public complaints, and identified three main topics for early study: specialization and training of family court judges, the extent to which judges should be bound by the rules of evidence, and whether mediation in family cases should be mandatory or voluntary and what qualifications mediators should have. A fourth concern was also raised about overlap between superior court domestic violence cases and family court custody/support matters, and whether one judge should hear both. Members discussed whether to divide into smaller subcommittees, but the prevailing view was to work as a committee of the whole at first. Most members agreed that additional public testimony was unlikely to add much, though recent concerns could still be emailed to the committee. The committee then heard from Attorney Erin Krian, general counsel for the judicial branch, and Judge Michael Mace. Krian said the judicial branch could provide additional witnesses on mediation and judicial training, including Judge Kissinger, and noted the branch was preparing materials on how other states handle the issues. Mace described the history of the Family Division and said he had reviewed older reports going back to the 1990s. He also outlined current judicial branch efforts, including expanded shadowing for new judges, monthly family-law trainings, and a year-long focus on family law topics. He reported that court rules had been updated to clarify notice requirements for minor guardianship changes, and that the branch had received positive feedback on the family access motion, which provides a statutory timeline and listed remedies for parenting-time disputes. Members also discussed prior committee work on rules of evidence and family court procedures. One member recalled recommending quiet review of any judges who appeared to apply evidence rules inconsistently, and Krian said the administrative judge can review complaints even if they come from a single person. The committee also received a status update on prior initiatives, including a federal grant for guardian ad litem services for indigent litigants in four locations, testing of redesigned court forms, and continued training improvements. The chair scheduled the next subcommittee meeting for April 1 and the full Children and Family Law Committee for April 8, with further documents from committee research and NCSL to be circulated.

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• a crypto kiosk, the transaction is normally irreversible and lacks insurance or fraud recovery procedures
• a crypto kiosk, the transaction is normally irreversible and lacks insurance or fraud recovery procedures
• like those in banks or in procedures like those in banks or in credit<00:09:03.200><c> card</c><00:09
• recent survey, 64% of users Commission recent survey, 64% of users reported<00:19:32.720><c> being</
• </c> In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission released<00:19:43.200

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:01 Discussion SB 157 00:23 Vote SB 157 05:22 Discussion SB 189 05:57 Vote SB 189 26:49, 958, all

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• It does also allow for single House commending and memorial resolutions, rules affecting procedure of
• Rules affecting procedure of this chamber, and an election of judges.
• standing committee, members of any committee of conference, or members of any legislative committee, commission
• Members of any committee of conference, or members of any legislative committee, commission, or council
• The Democratic Caucus will be meeting in House Room 1 immediately upon recess, subject to the procedure

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Special Session 1, 976, house, all

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• Welcome to the Joint Administrative Procedures meeting. COMMITTEE.
• served in this capacity in the House, I realize the great importance of the Joint Administrative Procedures
• WITH MAINTAINING A CONTINUOUS REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING OF STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
• THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT PRESUMPTIVELY GOVERNS THE EXERCISE OF ALL STATUTORY AUTHORITY VESTED
• SECTION 120.545 OUTLINES THE PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF JAPC OBJECTION TO A RULE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So this is the Forest Products Commission.
• They are the commission who tries to educate everybody out there in the public about timber and wood
• This is also one that's been looked at within industry and within the commission.
• We're trying to preserve what the Soil and Water Conservation Commission is and its role.
• What the Soil and Water Conservation Commission is and its role right now.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Resources and Conservation Committee convened with introductions from members and staff, followed by a brief overview from Chair Mendive about the committee’s role, hybrid paper/digital procedures, and plans to move legislation quickly. Members described their districts and backgrounds, with recurring themes including forestry, mining, ranching, water issues, public lands, and conservation. The chair also noted that Fish and Game administrative rules may draw significant public interest and could be handled in a separate, public-facing meeting. The committee then introduced three RSs. RS 32850, presented by Rep. Boyle, would move Forest Products Commission rules into law; it was introduced after a question about whether out-of-state timber sellers were included in assessments. RS 32975, also by Rep. Boyle, would memorialize Congress to clarify federal land exchange law under FLPMA after a long-running BLM exchange was challenged in court; it was introduced. RS 32883, presented by Rep. Manwaring, would move the Soil and Water Conservation Commission from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Water Resources as part of an efficiency review; members raised concerns about preserving agricultural issues, but the RS was introduced. Rep. Tanner then led a discussion on budgeting and JFAC, emphasizing that committee decisions drive long-term agency costs and encouraging members to review whether older laws and appropriations still serve their intended purpose. He discussed the governor’s 3% holdbacks, dedicated funds, and whether reserve balances in some agencies might be too high, while clarifying he was not proposing broad sweeps of dedicated funds. Members raised concerns about Fish and Game funding, federal matching, DEQ permitting capacity, and the risk of undermining agency primacy or local reserve needs. Janet Jessup then demonstrated legislative budget tools and publications, including the base budget builder, Legislative Budget Book, Legislative Fiscal Report, Fiscal Source Book, Fiscal Facts, and performance measure reports. The meeting ended with volunteers selected to proof the minutes and the committee adjourned.

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• Cusack for legislation to authorize automated curb enforcement and improve parking violation procedures
• Cusack for legislation to authorize automated curb enforcement and improve parking violation procedures
• Also proud to be appointed to the Irish American Trade Commission.
• Also proud to be appointed to the Irish American Trade Commission.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up House No. 801, an act relative to the town of Cheshire’s special election, and advanced it through third reading and passage to be engrossed. The chamber also adopted resolutions congratulating George K. Halley on his retirement from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Committee on Rules reported that joint rules should be suspended for several Senate petitions, and the Senate agreed to suspend Senate Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12 so the matters could be considered forthwith and referred to the appropriate committees. One House petition, filed by Mark J. Cusack, seeking authorization for automated curb enforcement and improved parking violation procedures, was referred to the Committee on Transportation. The Senate also welcomed Councillor Karen Brogan, Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District in Donegal County, Ireland, and recognized the ongoing Massachusetts-Ireland partnership in tourism, investment, culture, and sport. Later, the Senate agreed to adjourn in memory of Dr. Rashad Hardaway, with a moment of silence observed, and then adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11 a.m.

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• Um, as a co-author, I'm carrying House File 2233 on behalf of the Uniform Law Commission, which is a
• It's a completely enabling... the Uniform Law Commission has brought the Uniform Law Commission has brought
• We're charging the Sentencing Guidelines Commission with that.
• </c><00:54:15.040><c> or</c> sentencing guidelines commissions or sentencing guidelines commissions or
• </c><01:27:30.560><c> that</c> actually a a rule of procedure that actually a a rule of procedure that

Bills: HF2233, HF1999, HF1995, HF1614, HF2781, HF1775, HF1316, HF2127, HF2521, HF689, HF2380, HF1273

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money