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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 27, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

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  • <03:26:02.720> to if we are reforming our tax code to if we are reforming our tax code to
  • And then they run into the tax code.
  • In Northern into the tax code.
  • , navigate a confusing tax code, navigate a confusing tax code, especially<04:06:54.560> without
  • <04:07:17.600> Last treatment under the tax code. Last treatment under the tax code.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • entity to construct, expand, or operate mental health inpatient facilities authorized by the government code
  • the commissioners to seek input on appointments from the chairs of the jurisdictional committees in Texas
  • House and the Texas Senate.
  • provision of food and water and aligns the definition of senior retirement community with the rest of the code
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Health and Human ServicesAudio only. May 5th, 2025

Health & Human Services

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  • entity to construct, expand, or operate mental health inpatient facilities authorized by the government code
  • commissioners to seek input on appointments from the chairs of the jurisdictional committees in the Texas
  • House and the Texas Senate.
  • and water, and aligns the definition of senior retirement community with the rest Senator Cook: Of code
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 5, 2026 - 12:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just like a private airline company or utility company, they say, when you're on hold, do you want to
  • Next up we have HB 511, public records code inspector body cameras.
  • Labriola was referring to was a registered sex offender in Houston, Texas who was part of Drag Queen
  • What it prohibits is employers enforcing specific speech codes and ideological viewpoints on employees
  • It provides that violations of the election code can be prosecuted as racketeering activity under the
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 7th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, it's really kind of all tied to the numbers that are Utilizing Medicaid services.
  • First, that would have statutory rules and how they're going to be utilized.
  • Influence lobbyists have on basically writing the tax code for their clients.
  • Did you have any utilities to discount? Did you have a tip for tax deductions?
  • Nobody saw the increase in utilization in Medicaid and Medicaid utilization.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation May 7th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill was offered by Representative Guillon in the Texas House of Representatives.
  • This bill is authored by Representative Smithy in the Texas House of Representatives.
  • I'm only showing as a resource Keith Young, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • I'm going to read these real quick: Brian Flatt, Texas Municipal Police; Scott Rubin, Texas Police Chiefs
  • Memory of his sacrifice and what he did for his citizens of the state of Texas.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation heard a series of memorial and honorary designation bills, including SB 876 naming the Crescent Bypass the Bob Cornett Parkway, HB 2523 renaming part of State Highway 48 for Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia, HB 2457 naming a portion of US 287 the Molly Mullins Mile, HB 2763 naming a TxDOT facility for Eduardo Eddie Garcia Jr., HB 3135 creating specialty license plates for retired firefighters, HB 2415 naming part of FM 969 for Senior Police Officer Louis Andy Taylor, HB 2143 naming part of FM 1097 for Army Specialist Joey Lynn, HB 767 naming part of SH 249 for Colonel Paul P. Mendez, HB 2198 naming part of Highway 34 for Officer Jacob Candenosa, SB 1230 naming part of FM 10 for Deputy Sheriff Chris Dickerson, SB 2515 naming part of Loop 323 for fire chief Jimmy Wayne Seaton, SB 2688 naming part of US 281 for the McIlroy family, and SB 2790 naming part of US 67 for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Most of these bills were presented by senators on behalf of House authors and were supported by family members, local officials, or law enforcement groups, with testimony emphasizing public service, sacrifice, and roadway safety. The committee also heard SB 2799, which would create new criminal penalties for reckless driving that causes bodily injury or serious bodily injury; the sponsor and a Montgomery County prosecutor said the bill would fill a gap between misdemeanor reckless driving and aggravated assault and give prosecutors more proportional charging options. A separate policy bill, HB 1672, was described as removing an administrative delay in DPS motor carrier enforcement, and HB 3012 would eliminate a $3 administration fee for driving courses. After public testimony, the committee voted to report each listed bill favorably to the full Senate, generally by a 6-0 roll call, and recommended them for the local and uncontested calendar; all bills were left pending until the final vote, then reported out and the committee recessed.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (01/22/2025)

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  • We appraise public utility and railroad property for those taxes.
  • we weren't able to um fully utilize we weren't able to um fully utilize federal<01:16:35.800>
  • The revenue uplift statute is currently utilized for the debt service.
  • infrastructure whether that's utilities infrastructure whether that's utilities Power<04:25:16.399
  • <04:38:25.400> so arpa projects there for for utilities so arpa projects there for for utilities
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority officials, led by Executive Director Rob Dapice, briefed legislators on the agency’s structure and funding. They explained that the authority is created by state law but is not a state agency, its debt is not state debt, and it is governed by a board appointed by the governor and approved by the Executive Council. The discussion focused on the Affordable Housing Fund and the lead paint hazard remediation fund, including how state appropriations and federal resources are combined to finance affordable rental housing and lead abatement work. Dapice said the Affordable Housing Fund is used as gap financing for multifamily affordable housing projects, typically alongside federal tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, and that state dollars leverage roughly 2:1 to 10:1 in additional federal and private investment, averaging about 4:1. He said the fund has received historic appropriations in recent budgets, including $30 million over the last two biennial budgets and an annual $5 million set-aside from the real estate transfer tax. He also said the fund is usually structured as 0% interest, deferred loans rather than grants, with repayments returning to the fund if projects generate cash flow. Members asked about rents, oversight, staffing, revenues, and whether the programs had added positions. Dapice said affordability restrictions generally last 30 to 99 years, rents are tied to income limits and capped so tenants pay no more than 30% of income, and compliance staff inspect properties regularly to verify income eligibility and rent limits. He said the organization has about 130 to 135 employees, down from about 145, with no new positions added because of the appropriations. He estimated total revenues at roughly $300 million, with administrative budget around $22 million, much of it pass-through grant money. On lead paint remediation, he said the state first appropriated $6 million in 2019, plus $1 million in ARPA funds, and that the program has cleared more than 500 units. He said the federal grant program is not annual or predictable, with a recent award of about $7.75 million, and that the maximum federal grant per unit is $177,000, typically paired with up to $100,000 in state loan support. He also noted that the program can address homes before a child is poisoned if lead hazards are identified, but that cases involving an already exposed child are a higher priority. No votes or formal actions were taken.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

January 15, 2025 - 01:00 PM

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  • Some states, like Texas and North Carolina, have already preempted all labor regulations, and in many
  • Your Florida Building Code is one of the strongest building codes in the nation.
  • Bowen was explaining about, you know, stacking like building codes where we have a building code at the
  • Bowen was explaining about, you know, stacking like building codes where we have a building code at the
  • state level. you know, stacking like building codes where we have a building code at the state level
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025 session and focused on an overview of county and municipal home rule powers and state preemption. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Alex Rizzo and Vice Chair Griff Griffiths explained the constitutional and statutory basis for local self-government, the distinction between charter and non-charter counties, and how express and implied preemption limit local authority. Griffiths emphasized that home rule gives local governments broad power to address community needs, but the Legislature can override that authority through clear preemption, with courts ultimately deciding disputes. Representatives Holcomb and LaMarca added that local issues should generally be addressed locally first, but statewide standards can be appropriate when uniformity is needed or local action is ineffective. The committee then heard from a panel representing counties, cities, business, and construction interests: Ginger Delegal of the Florida Association of Counties, Carolyn Johnson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca O'Hara of the Florida League of Cities, and Carol Bowen of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. Delegal and O'Hara argued that home rule is rooted in local autonomy, policy experimentation, and accountability to voters, and warned against broad or “vacuum” preemptions that remove local authority without replacing it with state regulation. Johnson and Bowen supported preemption when local rules create a patchwork that hurts statewide competitiveness, raises costs, or complicates business operations, citing examples such as labor rules, heat safety, permitting, and procurement preferences. The panel also discussed the 2023 local ordinances law, which requires business impact estimates and provides attorney’s fees in certain challenges, as a mechanism to resolve disputes locally before resorting to preemption. Members questioned the panel about the 2024 heat-safety preemption and how to protect workers in the absence of local ordinances. Business representatives said existing OSHA duties and industry best practices already require employers to provide safe conditions, while local governments and the state should avoid inconsistent standards across jurisdictions. Another discussion centered on construction permitting, licensing, and local boards that may slow projects and increase costs; Bowen suggested eliminating redundant local fees and barriers while preserving statewide licensing and enforcement against bad actors. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational, with the chair inviting continued discussion on when preemption is appropriate versus when local governments should retain authority.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM

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  • They have a better level of utilization of rail systems in Europe.
  • It's more of utilizing that with a northbound flow.
  • It's more of utilizing that with a northbound flow.
  • It's more of utilizing that with a northbound flow.
  • It's more of utilizing that with a northbound flow.
Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee held a panel discussion focused on Florida seaports and their role in the state economy. Florida Ports Council CEO Mike Rubin opened with statewide figures from a 2023 economic impact study, saying Florida seaports support about 1.2 million jobs, generate roughly $195 billion in economic value, and produce about $7.4 billion in state and local taxes. He emphasized that ports are critical for fuel, food, medical supplies, construction materials, and hurricane response, and argued that continued state and federal investment is needed to expand capacity and move projects forward faster. PortMiami Director Heidi Webb described Miami’s cruise and cargo operations, noting the port generated about $61 billion in economic impact and 334,000 jobs. She highlighted record cruise activity, major private investment by cruise lines, the launch of shore power at cruise terminals to reduce emissions, and ongoing capital projects including a new Royal Caribbean terminal, berth reconstruction, and an inland port concept to reduce congestion. Members asked about security, hurricane procedures, AI use, infrastructure planning, collaboration among ports, and smuggling prevention; Webb said the port uses layered security with local law enforcement, CBP, Coast Guard, and radiation monitors, and that hurricane planning is coordinated in advance with county and federal partners. Port Tampa Bay’s Raul Alfonso said Tampa is the state’s largest port by land area and a major energy hub for Central Florida, with an estimated $34.5 billion economic impact. He discussed diversification into containers, food distribution, fertilizer, and construction materials, along with major needs such as a deep-dredge project and more warehouse space. He also addressed resilience and fuel distribution during hurricanes, and said the port is preparing for future LNG and alternative-fuel demand through partnerships, land planning, and education. Jaxport’s Nick Primrose then described Jacksonville’s container, auto, breakbulk, aggregate, military, and LNG businesses, including 1.3 million TEUs last year, major state-funded crane purchases, harbor deepening, auto-processing expansion, and its role as a strategic military port. He said Jaxport is a leader in marine LNG and has trained all employees on human trafficking awareness. The discussion ended with Port Panama City being introduced as a smaller but important Panhandle economic engine, with Rubin noting its cargo, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects and its continued need for state and federal support.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 9, 2025 - 03:00 PM

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  • I would imagine if you invest in 15 different tools, how do we know they're being utilized and optimize
  • Why do we have a coding faculty members?
  • We actually looked at our honor code and ask the question, do we need to modify the sunlight of AI aside
  • Then they are guided by the honor code which now work worked in the case when PCs came along and scientific
  • as prominent flagship institutions like Michigan and UCLA, Virginia, North Carolina University of Texas
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (7-2-26)

Judiciary

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  • So these are in states like Texas, Idaho, New Mexico.
  • So these are in states like Texas, Idaho, New Mexico.
  • So these are in states like Texas, Idaho, New Mexico.
  • And I seating taking place in Texas.
  • State Penitentiary utility State Penitentiary utility infrastructure,<00:48:35.280> the<00
Bills: HB60
HI
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  • Kauai Island Utility Cooperative in support. Beth Amaro with Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
  • Utility Cooperative in support. Utility Cooperative in support.
  • Beth Amaro with Koi Island Utility Beth Amaro with Koi Island Utility Cooperative.<00:57:17.520>
  • , which is a large investor-owned utility, which is a large investor-owned utility, and<00:57:31.599
  • And that's what utility financially.
Keywords: 910, house, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee, March 2, 2026 AM

Judiciary

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  • Those bills utilized of other states.
  • <01:31:40.320> definition bringing this federal code definition bringing this federal code
  • Just for an example, the state of Texas, in theirs, has 19 exemptions.
  • For an example, the state of Texas, in theirs, has 19 exemptions.
  • For an example, the state of Texas, in theirs, has 19 exemptions.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Mar 27th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

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  • But he was not 17 in Texas.
  • Upon coming back to Texas, Lyle distinguished himself in the growing Texas folk music scene and earned
  • Welcome to your Texas capital.
  • Also, Texas State is routinely either the #1 or #2 university for serving our Texas veterans.
  • Texas State is not done yet though.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Labor and Industrial Relations May 7th, 2026

Labor & Industrial Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll tell you, Texas, even though Texas is a non-subscriber state, if you're a non-subscriber or you
  • It cuts in one of the things that was talked about with Texas, that Texas is getting ready to bring on
  • That was talked about with Texas, that Texas is getting ready to bring on the third prong of ODG, and
  • “Because Texas is where we do not want to go. Texas is an opt-out state. Okay.
  • I’m not trying to adopt Texas ODG. I’m trying to adopt ODG by MCG. Why do we need Texas?
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The committee first disposed of several measures without debate, including deferrals of House Bill 460, House Bill 561, Senate Bill 322, and another deferred Senate measure, before taking up House Bill 819 by Chairman Cruz. HB 819 would replace Louisiana’s current workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule with ODG by MCG, a private evidence-based guideline system used in other states. Cruz and Troy Prevo argued ODG is more comprehensive, updated more frequently, and could reduce claim duration, medical costs, and premium rates; Dr. Jason Picard said Louisiana already uses ODG as a secondary reference for gaps in the state schedule and that the bill would not change appeals or variance procedures. Opponents, including injured-worker advocates Joseph Jola St. and Robin Crumholt, argued Louisiana’s current guidelines are working, that ODG is more cost-cutting and insurer-driven, and that the bill could increase denials and delay care. Members discussed amendments to add a two-year sunset, allow tacit approval when treatment follows the schedule, require payment within 30 days, and raise the carrier’s burden to challenge care; the committee adopted the amendments and then reported HB 819 favorably by a 7-6 vote. The committee then began Senate Bill 409 by Senator Myers, the Louisiana Living Donor Leave Protection Act. The bill would provide paid leave protections for living organ donors, set eligibility and verification procedures, and prohibit forfeiture of leave in certain circumstances for private employers. Myers said the measure is intended to remove job and paycheck barriers for people willing to donate organs and to support better transplant outcomes. Technical amendments were adopted at the start of the presentation, and the bill was introduced for further discussion.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

September 22, 2025 - 12:00 PM

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  • if I put glasses on and stare at my notes, but if you look over at the far-right-hand side and see Texas
  • Okay, if you look at Texas, Texas has school districts that are urban areas.
  • And I know it's something we haven't really utilized very... ...in a real elementary side.
  • And I know it's something we haven't really utilized very often.
  • statutes that govern truth in millage and millage rate setting, along with the Florida Administrative Code
Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes met for an educational session focused on how Florida funds public schools and how property taxes are assessed and levied. Dr. Jim Zengali of the Department of Revenue explained the FEFP school funding formula, noting that it is built on weighted student counts, a base student allocation, and programmatic add-ons such as transportation, exceptional student education, school safety, and mental health. He said school funding is roughly split between state general revenue and local property taxes through required local effort, with additional discretionary and capital outlay millages contributing to total school funding. He also described the Department of Revenue’s role in certifying property rolls at fair market value and reviewing them for substantial compliance, including the so-called “nuclear option” if a roll is not approved. Members asked about trends in millage rates, county-by-county funding differences, the effect of growth and enrollment changes, and how property appraisals are reviewed. Zengali said aggregate millage for school funding has declined over the last decade while revenues have still increased, and he agreed to provide additional data on county trends, parcel strata, student growth, and enrollment impacts. He also clarified that school funding is equalized so students receive similar resources regardless of county wealth, and that federal funding plays only a small role in the FEFP. Amy Baker of the Joint Legislative Office of Economic and Demographic Research then discussed existing homestead benefits. She said about half of Florida’s parcels are homestead properties, most fall in the $250,000 to $500,000 value range, and many seniors without mortgages pay property taxes in lump sums rather than through escrow. Baker explained that Florida’s homestead tax burden is middle-of-the-pack nationally and that the main benefits are Save Our Homes and portability on the differential side, plus the $25,000 homestead exemption and related exemptions on the exemption side. She said these benefits reduce taxable value substantially, with homestead properties receiving a large share of the reductions, and noted that the committee requested follow-up data on exemption usage, portability timing, senior exemptions, and county-level patterns. The final presentation, by Lizette Kelly of the Department of Revenue, covered millage rates and the TRIM process. She reviewed the history of truth-in-millage notices, required taxpayer mailings, public hearing notices, and later changes that tied local millage resets to rollback and majority-vote rates. Kelly explained the difference between proposed and adopted millage, the rollback rate, and the majority-vote rate, and described how taxing authorities include counties, cities, special districts, and MSTUs. She also outlined how county taxable value is calculated from just value through assessment differentials and exemptions, and how certain exemptions, such as the additional senior exemption, apply only to the taxing authority that adopted them. No votes were taken during the meeting, but members requested several follow-up data reports for later discussion.
KY
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  • as my veterinarian um Jean I've utilized as my veterinarian um Jean Smith<00:05:27.240> who<00
  • equine dentist in the state of Texas.
  • equine dentist in the state of Texas.
  • equine dentist in the state of Texas.
  • equine dentist in the state of Texas.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met for its first session and took up Senate Bill 69, as amended by a committee substitute. The substitute was adopted by motion and vote, and the chair noted that a fiscal note had been requested but not yet received, so the bill would proceed and the fiscal note would be trailed. The bill concerns equine dental care and related chiropractic services, creating a licensing and regulatory framework for equine dental providers and allied animal health practitioners. Senator Robin Webb, the bill sponsor, said the substitute made technical corrections requested by the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and the chiropractors association. She described the measure as a compromise intended to clarify scopes of practice, establish a credentialing/licensing board, and provide a legal pathway for people who have long provided equine dental services, especially in rural areas where veterinary access can be limited. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, allow providers to obtain liability insurance, and preserve referrals to veterinarians for issues outside the defined scope. Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and Board of Veterinary Examiners representatives said the bill was developed through a working group, modeled in part on Texas, and would include continuing education, grievance procedures, and due process protections. Justin Tallup, an equine dental provider, testified in favor, saying the bill would not change day-to-day practice but would legalize and formalize it. He said the scope would be limited to floating and balancing molars and incisors and removing caps and wolf teeth, with anything beyond that referred to veterinarians. He also said certification requires formal training, case submissions, testing, and annual continuing education. Senator Deneen asked about sedation, and witnesses said sedatives would still be prescribed and dispensed by a veterinarian under a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship, with the owner administering them. Michelle Shane of the Board of Veterinary Examiners said the board supported the bill’s disciplinary framework and would defer to federal law on controlled substances. Dr. William Rainbow, a veterinarian, testified against the bill, arguing that equine dentistry is veterinary medicine and that the proposal would allow undertrained practitioners to work without sufficient standards, including a grandfathering provision. He said practitioners should have training comparable to licensed veterinary technicians and warned that the bill could leave horses vulnerable to poor care. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion of the meeting provided, but the chair indicated time was running short and that a vote would be needed.
NH
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  • Some states, including Texas, have operated under waivers that allow for managed care organizations to
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  • I know Texas<00:13:26.240> has<00:13:26.480> been<00:13:26.560> cited<00:13:27.600
  • and Texas has been cited multiple times and I<00:13:28.720> also<00:13:28.959> know<00
  • utilization and an increase<00:35:19.599> in<00:35:20.000> home<00:35:20.800> and
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and then reviewed a draft preliminary report on long-term managed care. The chair explained the report is intended to frame issues and outline legislative options, not make a final recommendation, especially given unresolved questions about the federal One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). The report’s key issues included the current financing of county and private nursing homes through Medicaid rates, ProShare, MQUIP, and related funding mechanisms, and the concern that those payments could be affected or eliminated under a managed care model. Members also discussed managed care organizations’ role in Medicaid and cited other states’ experiences, noting examples of savings in Florida and Tennessee but higher costs in California. One member raised Indiana as another important comparison, and the committee agreed to add it to the report’s state examples. The committee also reviewed sections on dual eligibility, D-SNP, PACE, and CFI waivers. The chair raised concerns about whether OB3 creates incentives for states to move toward D-SNP and whether federal changes could affect provider taxes, state-directed payments, and intergovernmental transfers. Henry Litman, the state Medicaid director, said he would confirm details on D-SNP incentives and explained that ProShare is based on certified public expenditure rather than an IGT, while county cap financing is the relevant intergovernmental transfer issue. He said IGTs are not going away and that the main risk is whether current financing mechanisms could be preserved if the state later changed course. Members discussed the possibility of a waiver not being granted or renewed and the high fiscal impact that could have on counties and property taxes. The committee then discussed the population that any long-term managed care model should cover. Members agreed that there is no appetite to move developmental disability or acquired brain disorder populations into long-term managed care at this time, and the chair changed the report’s terminology from “elderly” to “aging population.” The chair also noted that the status quo option should reflect the recent shift toward home and community-based services and reduced nursing home utilization since earlier county reports. The report’s four policy options were summarized as: maintain the status quo; pursue D-SNP for dual eligibles, with DHHS potentially submitting an application as early as 2027; adopt an HCBS carveout; or move fully to managed care for the aging population. No final policy recommendation was made, and the committee discussed making edits to the draft before circulation, including adding Indiana, clarifying OB3-related issues, and changing the report title from “final” to “preliminary” or “interim.”
NV
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  • So we have the current code that we have to go up to speed.
  • New code in North Las Vegas requires two-car garages.
  • in the same way that electric utilities can.
  • We are instead funded based on an assessment on utility revenues.
  • Yes, it created a gas utility planning process.