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• /c><01:19:27.440> pay<01:19:28.400> enormous As providers have had to pay enormous temporary
• Today, we have work requirements built into our food stamp and Temporary Aid for Needy Families programs
• We talked to staff, we talked to individuals, and realized that TANF, Temporary Aid to Needy Families
• Aid to needy families that of temporary Aid to needy families that is<04:09:20.439> so<04:09:
• letter T is temp stands for temporary letter T is temp stands for temporary for<04:09:27.920>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• When that temporary law networks.
• When that temporary law expired,<00:52:16.920> at<00:52:17.120> least<00:52:17.560>
• And at the time, you know, it was stated maybe this is a temporary thing, but I don't see evidence that
• And at the time, you know, it was stated maybe this is a temporary thing, but I don't see evidence that
• thing, but I maybe this is a temporary thing, but I don't<01:18:03.040> see<01:18:03.200>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• state, to ensure that we were fully funding LITEC, of which there has been a sort of a hopefully temporary
• c><02:09:42.599> a<02:09:42.719> hopefully<02:09:42.960> a<02:09:43.040> temporary
• a sort of a hopefully a temporary a sort of a hopefully a temporary contraction<02:09:43.960>
• in the event that a tenant is returning to the unit, to ensure that there is a program to offer temporary
• um um temporary relocation assistance during<02:16:39.960> the<02:16:40.040> time<02:16

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing and moved quickly through a long agenda, beginning with HB 606 on the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. DHHL and several community testifiers strongly supported the bill, describing it as a way to fulfill long-standing promises to Native Hawaiians, reduce the DHHL waitlist, keep families in Hawaii, and support housing production and the broader economy. Testifiers emphasized the cultural and economic importance of stable housing and noted the large number of people still waiting for DHHL homes. The committee then heard HB 1086, also relating to DHHL, which would allow the department to use a $75 million appropriation from the dwelling unit revolving fund as collateral for loans. DHHL, HHFDC, and other supporters said the measure would help DHHL obtain better loan terms and preserve trust funds for other uses. Members asked detailed questions about how the collateral would work, whether other agencies use similar structures, and what would happen if the collateral were drawn upon; staff explained that the funds would be encumbered for the loan and that a similar model had been used for a HUD-backed project. The committee also heard HB 739, which would create the COM homes program to fund counties to buy voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or buyers. Supporters said the program could help keep local workers in Hawaii by using existing housing stock and cited examples from places like Aspen and Vail. The Attorney General’s office recommended amendments to remove duration requirements to avoid right-to-travel concerns, and the Tax Foundation suggested clarifying the conveyance tax exemption so it also covers the instrument imposing the restriction. Members asked whether tax dollars would be used to buy homes, who would be eligible, and how enforcement would work; supporters said the program is voluntary and income-blind, with restrictions tied to living and working in the state. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• who engage in surgeries outside their scope of practice or who falsely advertise their training, certification
• Eventually, pregnancy brought temporary relief, but the pain returned with a vengeance.
• Rachel Cannon, and I'm a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with board certification in complex

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures and time limits, then heard testimony on House 2499, a bill to create a public awareness campaign on menopause and related midlife health issues. Supporters, including a nurse, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and other advocates, said menopause is widely misunderstood by patients and providers, leading to delayed care, unnecessary suffering, workplace impacts, and inequities in women’s health. Several speakers shared personal experiences with symptoms being dismissed or misdiagnosed and urged the committee to advance the bill. The committee then took testimony on a package of endometriosis bills, including House 2527 and Senate 1564, calling for a task force and broader awareness efforts. Patients, a physician, and advocates described long diagnostic delays, severe pain, infertility, medical gaslighting, and limited access to specialists and effective treatment. They argued for more research, provider education, and a coordinated state strategy, and several asked for favorable reports. The chair also noted the hearing was running behind and extended time to allow more testimony. Later, the committee heard Senate 1579, which would eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass requirements for abortion access for minors under 16. Planned Parenthood representatives, physicians, legal advocates, and students argued the current law creates unnecessary delays and harms vulnerable youth, especially those in unsafe homes or foster care, while supporters said minors can already consent to other reproductive health care. A pro-life witness opposed the bill and emphasized parental involvement and support services. The committee also heard House 2403 and Senate 1560, which would create a Human Service Transportation Consumer Advisory Board; disability advocates and riders described past safety problems and current service gaps, and supported the board as a low-cost way to improve accountability, rider input, and reliability. No votes or final actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• And the public resources needs include temporary field and support personnel, as well as vehicles, equipment
• Some states in Mexico have incredibly high standards on their health certificates, on their animal husbandry
• , and I think the emergency rule that they put out was requiring a shortened time period on the certificate

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• And as my dad actually was somebody who was in one of those temporary quarters out at the Rellis Laboratory
• through experiential learning, competency-based education, stackable credentials, and industry certifications
• may be just as effective in the classroom as the normally certified teacher, but they lack that certification

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I'm proud to sponsor this legislation, and this bill delivers targeted temporary state income tax relief
• I'm proud to sponsor this legislation, and this bill delivers targeted temporary state income tax relief

Summary: The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider two tax-related measures sponsored by Representative Holofsky. The first was House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, the Tipped Worker Tax Relief Act of 2026, which would allow a temporary Delaware income tax deduction of up to $15,000 for qualified tips for tax years 2027 through 2029, with phaseouts at higher incomes and a refundable credit for lower-income workers. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill applied to residents and non-residents, whether credit-card tips were included, the need for an updated substitute, and the expected fiscal impact. The Office of the Comptroller General said the bill would likely reduce general revenue and that the fiscal note had not yet been fully reviewed, while Deputy Secretary Goldsmith said the Department of Finance could administer it and that implementation costs would be modest. After public comment, the committee voted on a motion to release the bill, but it did not receive enough votes, so the chair said she would walk it for additional signatures. The committee then heard Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. Representative Holofsky argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, support the economy, and provide a strong return on investment through spending, taxes, and community participation. Members raised concerns about whether the benefit should be income-based, with one member arguing that higher-income retirees may not need the tax break, while supporters emphasized the multiplier effect and the value of veterans to the state. Public testimony from Veterans of Foreign Wars representatives strongly supported the bill and described how the exemption could influence retirement decisions and local economic activity. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.

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• This action is temporary. Without action by the Legislature, it will soon expire.
• This bill will expand options for temporary qualified personnel to supplement permitting and inspection

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• It extends the temporary local match reductions of 33 or 50% for dishes with less than 200 students or
• Uh, you all decided to do a temporary extension.

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• IMPACTED BY THE PARTICULAR STORMS NEEDED TO REPLANT THE CROP, PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES OR HAVE TEMPORARY
• THE PARTICULAR STORMS NEEDED TO REPLANT THE CROP, PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES OR HAVE TEMPORARY LABOR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Recently, high inflation, the end of temporary federal supports, mostly pandemic-related, and the government
• For them, we are temporary, but we are necessary as they navigate through their crisis.
• For them, we are<01:03:37.400> temporary,<01:03:38.400> but<01:03:38.560> we<01:
• 03:38.680> are<01:03:38.800> necessary<01:03:39.600> as are temporary, but we are
• necessary as are temporary, but we are necessary as they<01:03:39.920> navigate<01:03:40.640>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• >> House Bill 254 with House Committee Substitute 1, Representative Lawrence, an act relating to temporary
• Uh big thanks to Hunter May, our temporary legislative assistant who has done Yman's work filling in
• space and fitup costs in Bell temporary space and fitup costs in Bell and<02:24:31.600> Boil<
• disaster recovery and temporary disaster recovery and temporary relocation<02:25:03.439> needs
• uh<02:27:29.600> legislative May, our temporary uh legislative May, our temporary uh legislative

Keywords: Several minutes after the convene vote and before the introduction failed to properly steam. This version was pulled from a local back up., 958, all

Summary: The House convened with 97 members present, declared a quorum, approved excusing absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The journal for February 25, 2026 was approved. The clerk also reported that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 98 and 122 and requested concurrence. The House then received second-reading reports on a range of bills, including measures on prison educational programs, respiratory care, dietitians, wildlife depredation, temporary structures, military families, civil rights, local boards of education, light pollution, controlled-substance prescribing licenses, youth health services, class sizes for exceptional children, the athletic trainer compact, limited commercial driver’s licenses, and Senate Bill 145 relating to the Department of Agriculture and Alcohol Beverage Control. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including the main budget bills House Bill 500 and House Bill 504, along with measures on workforce investment, data centers, domestic violence, guardians ad litem, domestic relations, health delivery and “food is medicine” initiatives, state personnel, open records, and fish and wildlife resources. House Bill 500 and House Bill 504 were taken from the Rules Committee and placed on the orders of the day. House Bill 500, the executive branch budget bill, was then taken up for third reading and explanation. Members presented extensive floor explanations of House Bill 500 and House Committee Substitute 1, describing it as a “good first draft” of the executive budget. Supporters said the proposal emphasizes restrained spending growth, base reductions with exemptions for key areas, employee salary increments, and deposits to the Budget Reserve Trust Fund for future one-time investments. They highlighted funding for K-12 education, postsecondary aid and workforce training, Medicaid and behavioral health, public health infrastructure, pensions, veterans, public safety, economic development, tourism, and state technology and facility maintenance. The budget substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the discussion continued with detailed descriptions of the bill’s provisions; no final passage vote was shown in the excerpt.

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• He said you're looking at 41.9% as the permanent partial disability category and 52% as the temporary
• <01:20:47.120> disability uh total um total temporary disability uh total um total temporary
• <01:21:24.000> total<01:21:24.400> dis and 52% is the temporary total dis and 52% is
• the temporary total dis ability<01:21:25.440> piece<01:21:26.520> uh<01:21:27.520>
• or uh temporary total there tends<01:23:39.360> to<01:23:39.520> be<01:23:39.800> a

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• because these communities often struggle to navigate complex housing systems as they transition into temporary
• because these communities often struggle to navigate complex housing systems as they transition into temporary
• because these communities often struggle to navigate complex housing systems as they transition into temporary
• because these communities often struggle to navigate complex housing systems as they transition into temporary
• This is a temporary program, and so they really will face homelessness, but it's also a bigger picture

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Housing, meeting jointly with the Committee on Health and Human Services, heard testimony on Senate Bill 2787, which would expand use of the rental housing revolving fund to provide loans or grants for purchasing rental units, and Senate Bill 2957, which addresses tenant displacement and relocation protections, as well as Senate Bill 2866, which would make the state rent supplement program for kupuna permanent and appropriate funds for it. Testimony on SB 2787 included support from DHHL, HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, and others, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying language and standards for grants, and the Tax Foundation questioned whether grants fit the revolving-fund structure. On SB 2957, supporters including OHA, PACT, medical-legal advocates, and tenant representatives emphasized relocation hardships from the KPT redevelopment, language access, and the need for clearer minimum safeguards; the Attorney General suggested defining “comparable units” and correcting a drafting error. On SB 2866, HPHA, Catholic Charities, AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the kupuna rent supplement program permanent to prevent homelessness among low-income seniors. During discussion on SB 2957, members questioned HPHA and tenant counsel about the KPT low-rise relocation process and what “comparable housing” meant in practice. HPHA said all tenants were relocated, but counsel described disputes over comparability, disability and family-size issues, and at least one offered unit that was not livable. For SB 2787, members questioned DHHL about why it sought funding from the rental housing revolving fund rather than other sources; DHHL said it was still exploring options and had mostly used its funds for infrastructure, with only a small portion used as revolving funds. The chair expressed concern about relying on scarce housing funds and urged more efficient use of DHHL’s existing resources. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass SB 2957 with amendments and SB 2866 with amendments. For SB 2957, the amendments would replace the bill with a working group on tenant displacement and relocation, include a blank appropriation and defective date, and request $75,000 for the working group; the motion was adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator Favela excused. For SB 2866, the amended version would include a blank appropriation, defective date, and committee report language noting requests for $110,160 for two HPHA public housing specialist positions and $2.16 million for the state rent supplement program; this motion was also adopted, with Senator Favela excused. After the joint hearing adjourned, the committee returned to the housing-only agenda and continued discussion of SB 2787 before moving on to SB 3089, which would amend the down payment loan assistance program for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers; testimony on SB 3089 was beginning when the transcript ended.

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• It adds an explicit statement that parents may delegate temporary guardianship of the child and that
• First, it requires DCS to tell parents they have the right to delegate temporary guardianship to a trusted
• And under current statute, also, a parent may delegate temporary custody to another person.
• And under current statute, also, a parent may delegate temporary custody to another person.
• they've identified concerns, this provision preserves the parents' right to decide who will assume temporary

Bills: HB2205, HB2265, HB2413, HB2415, HB2418, HB2495, HB2589, HB2661, HB2720, HB2771, HB2833, HB2870

Keywords: criminal damage, trespassing, critical facilities, felony, Arizona Revised Statutes, court fees, public defender, criminal justice, legal aid, indigent defense, appeals, administrative assessments, sex offender, electronic monitoring, registration, public safety, youth protection, Kratom, narcotic drugs, regulation

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2415, which would tighten Arizona’s regulation of kratom by treating synthetic or highly concentrated 7-OH products as narcotic drugs, raising the legal sale age to 21, and imposing criminal penalties for prohibited sales or preparation. Supporters, including the sponsor, a recovering user, the American Kratom Association, and the Attorney General’s Office, argued the bill targets dangerous synthetic products while preserving natural kratom leaf products. Opponents, including the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, warned the amendment could sweep in users and create harsh felony penalties for possession. The committee adopted the Wynn amendment and then gave HB 2415 as amended a 6-3 do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered HB 2870, which would bar multiple Level 2 or Level 3 registered sex offenders from living together in the same residence unless they are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. The sponsor and neighborhood witnesses described a local home with six or seven offenders and said the arrangement frightened nearby families and children. Opponents argued the bill would destabilize housing for people on probation, increase homelessness, and interfere with supervision and rehabilitation; some also noted existing probation oversight and low sexual recidivism rates. After debate over whether the bill should instead target only certain housing settings, the committee voted 5-4 to give HB 2870 a do-pass recommendation. Next, HB 2413 was heard, requiring GPS or electronic monitoring for registered sex offenders who do not have a fixed address until one is established. Supporters said the bill would close a gap for homeless or transient registrants who otherwise report only every 90 days, while opponents raised due process, cost, and implementation concerns, noting that some offenders are already monitored through probation and that DPS does not itself supervise offenders. The committee passed HB 2413 on a 5-4 vote. The committee also heard HB 2720, which increases the penalty for purchasing prostitution to a class 6 felony and directs a $200 assessment to the anti-human trafficking fund. Supporters said it targets buyers and helps deter trafficking demand; opponents argued the bill could still ensnare trafficking victims and sex workers. The committee adopted a Bliss amendment clarifying the affirmative defense and use of funds, then approved HB 2720 as amended by an 8-0 vote with one member present. Finally, HB 2418, appropriating $600,000 from the General Fund to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for five major incident division task forces, was supported by county sheriffs’ representatives and passed unanimously by the committee.

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• Estates sometimes have significant collections of alcohol that they want to move, so they get a temporary
• Shannon Stiglets continued that estates with significant collections of alcohol may obtain a temporary
• want to be able to move so they get they want to be able to move so they get a<00:45:56.559> temporary
• 57.480> license<00:45:58.319> uh<00:45:58.440> it's<00:45:58.520> $100 a temporary
• auction license uh it's $100 a temporary auction license uh it's $100 it's<00:45:59.359> good

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 90 / Senate Bill 17, a birth-related measure backed by the Kentucky Birth Coalition. Sponsors said the bill had been worked on for several years and described changes including a transfer agreement, insurance requirements, proximity to a hospital, informed consent, and accreditation/medical director standards that helped win neutral or non-opposition from the Hospital Association. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote with unanimous support. The committee then heard Senate Bill 65, presented by Senator Steve West and Representative Derrick Lewis. They said the bill would make regulations found deficient through the committee review process null and void by statute, and would bar agencies from reissuing the same or similar language for up to a year. Supporters argued this was needed to hold agencies accountable because deficiency findings alone had not led to action. After questions about specific Medicaid behavioral health regulations and concerns about legislative overreach, the bill passed the committee on a roll call vote, with some members passing or explaining reservations. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 84, with a House committee substitute. Sponsors said the substitute was intended to strengthen the bill and reflect the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision by ending Chevron deference and requiring courts, not agencies, to interpret law. Opponents, including Audrey Ernsberger and Katherine Hargraves, argued the bill would intrude on the judiciary, violate separation of powers, and could harm public health, environmental, and workplace protections. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the bill told courts what standard to use; sponsors responded that agencies could still present persuasive arguments, but courts should not defer to them. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill then passed the committee on a roll call vote, with several members passing or expressing constitutional concerns.

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• They clarify that a payment withhold is a temporary action, and they also require the notice provided
• agencies across the state enterprise the same authority that has been granted to DHS and DCYF on temporary
• Currently, those other agencies have temporary authority that is set to expire in 2027."
• payment to DHS and DCYF on uh temporary payment withholdment<00:51:48.400> withholding.
• those other agencies have temporary those other agencies have temporary authority<00:51:52.400><

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with chairs explaining that the program integrity omnibus bill is a combined draft assembled from individual member bills and governor proposals, many of which had already been heard in committee. Members emphasized the compressed end-of-session timeline, said the language was not yet ready for enactment, and invited continued revisions as the bill moves next to judiciary and finance. Several speakers stressed the need for bipartisan collaboration, while also warning that the Legislature must act this session on program integrity rather than defer reforms. The fiscal staff then walked through a spreadsheet showing the bill’s overall budget effects and major provisions. The package includes DHS proposals on transforming human services, market- and receipt-based rate reform, enhanced program and payment integrity, uniform service standards, nursing facility rate changes, ICS reforms, and a repeal/redesign of housing stabilization, along with child care assistance integrity and human services redesign items in DCYF. Staff highlighted that the bill combines multiple sources, including governor proposals and member bills, and noted several items that are also in the supplemental human services budget. Committee discussion focused heavily on prepayment review, remote supports, ICS, and provider accountability. Chairs said the bill would codify prepayment review with a 60-day notice requirement after providers were caught off guard by prior rollout, and that remote supports and ICS language were placeholders or under active debate. One member argued the system needs stronger standards but cautioned against harming compliant providers, while another urged the committee to learn from good providers and warned against repeating failed implementations. Staff also reviewed thematic indexes covering billing and service delivery oversight, EVV, administrative reform, licensing and background studies, provider enrollment, sanctions, and child care provider compliance training. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided. The hearing ended with staff beginning the index walkthrough and members indicating that posted amendments would be considered as the bill advances through the remaining committees.

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• time since I took uh stepped<00:51:08.120> into<00:51:08.680> the<00:51:09.000> temporary
• <00:51:09.640> commissioner stepped into the temporary commissioner stepped into the temporary
• Commissioner Gandhi, prior to last February, when you were promoted to temporary interim commissioner
• you were prior to last February, when you were promoted<01:08:08.520> to<01:08:08.880> temporary
• <01:08:09.480> interim promoted to temporary interim promoted to temporary interim commissioner

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Public facilities in Keene, the 100-night shelter that was moved from a temporary facility to a permanent
• facility providing temporary housing for individuals, the rehabilitation of the Brown School in Berlin
• facility to a permanent temporary facility to a permanent facility<01:17:27.920> providing<01
• :17:28.480> temporary<01:17:28.960> housing<01:17:29.280> for facility providing
• temporary housing for facility providing temporary housing for individuals,<01:17:30.719> the

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• from a registered or from a legal medicinal cannabis provider in Minnesota while on vacation or temporary
• from a registered or from a legal medicinal cannabis provider in Minnesota while on vacation or temporary
• <00:57:01.720> um while on vacation or temporary um while on vacation or temporary um temporary
• 03.920> residency<00:57:04.480> in<00:57:04.640> in<00:57:04.720> in temporary
• um residency in in in temporary um residency in in in Minnesota.<00:57:06.079> So<00:57:06.559

Keywords: 1187, senate, all