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• They want to be able to make sure their kids can get ready for school.
• potential buyers are purchasing the whole estate as one property purchase.
• You don't, not every buyer is qualified to purchase that property or wants to pursue purchasing property
• When you take purchasers out of the market, the price will go down.
• It's been discussed: funding the purchase of these parks.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c> purchasing power. purchasing power.
• </c> purchasing power by remaining at 1%. purchasing power by remaining at 1%.
• </c> purchase power over the last 20 years. purchase power over the last 20 years.
• Jerry Raymond was a good friend of mine, went to elementary school, high school, and college with him
• , high school, and to elementary school, high school, and college<00:54:26.240><c> with</c><00:54:26.480

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But have, with education, on the high school level, the middle school level, we haven't seen improvement
• and four parishes across 12 schools.
• So we are across all RENEW schools in Orleans Parish, and so we place that in four different schools
• or the public schools.
• It is a Catholic private school.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• School counselors help students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
• School counselors help students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
• And then my high school student shadow from Eldon High School is Tyler.
• And then my high school student shadow from Eldon High School is Tyler.
• And then my high school student shadow from Eldon High School is Tyler.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, Jobs for America’s Graduates participants, school counselors observing National School Counselor Week, Gainesville Elementary students joining online, interns and student shadows, and a tribute to Josephine Baker highlighting her St. Louis roots, artistic career, wartime service, and civil rights legacy. The chamber then took up first reading of several measures, including a firearms-related joint resolution, a bill on flags at cemeteries, and a bill on ownership of single-family residential property. The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2273, a large anti-trafficking package combining provisions on child sexual abuse material terminology, trafficking, grooming, sextortion, training requirements for professionals, a statewide council in the Attorney General’s office, longer civil statutes of limitation, and tougher penalties. Supporters cited survivor testimony, the need for training and enforcement, and the bill’s role in helping victims; the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Members also advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1694, 1674, 1780, 2056, 2312, and 1755, a bill string aimed at curbing abusive website accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses while preserving ADA rights. Sponsors and supporters said the measure would protect small businesses from sue-and-settle tactics and give businesses notice and time to fix problems; the House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which would clarify the prevailing-factor standard, adjust treatment of pre-existing conditions, change how certain benefits are treated, and add an early dismissal mechanism and temporary appeal process. Supporters called it a fairness and clarification measure for employers and insurers, while opponents argued it could raise barriers for injured workers; the House nevertheless adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements, including committee meetings, a Black History program, a reminder for American Heart Month, concern for the city of Cameron after a fire, and a moment of reflection for the House doorkeeper Charlie, followed by a recess until 2 p.m.

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• There is an appropriation from that fund for the school K-12 funding formula.
• The first section is the taxable sales and purchases information.
• So first we have a visual for the percent change in taxable sales and purchases, quarter compared to
• amount of reported taxable sales and purchases for calendar year 2025.
• So next, we're moving on to the taxable sales and purchases by industry.

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership and approved the December 11 minutes. The committee first received an update from the Office of Management and Budget on the state general fund and major special funds. OMB reported revenues were tracking very close to forecast, with an estimated ending general fund balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. Staff also reviewed balances in the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, along with oil tax collections and the current revenue picture. Legislative Council staff then summarized the special session budget changes and noted the updated beginning balance increased the projected ending balance for the next biennium. The Tax Department presented taxable sales and purchases data by county and industry, showing overall sales tax activity remained strong, with retail trade the largest sector and several counties posting notable gains. Commissioner Kraschis then reviewed federal tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and estimated their impact on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the figures were compared to the 2025 baseline and would be incorporated into future forecasts. Members asked about the overtime and tip exclusions, the senior standard deduction, and the primary residence property tax credit application count, which was running ahead of last year at more than 154,000 applications. The committee also heard from the Department of Transportation on fee schedules, with members focusing on driver’s license fees and the fact that current fees cover only about half of program costs, meaning the highway fund subsidizes the remainder. DOT also reported on specialty plate activity, including nearly 3,900 blackout plates issued, and noted increased state fleet usage. The Information Technology Department explained its internal service fund rate-setting process and discussed possible billing simplification, including annual billing and improved invoice detail. OMB also provided data on leased office space in the Bismarck-Mandan area and state workforce counts, and Legislative Council updated the committee on legislative branch space planning. Finally, subcommittee reports noted continued work on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including Burleigh-Morton’s new DOCR housing wing and ongoing overcrowding in state correctional facilities. No formal votes beyond the minutes approval were taken, and the meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for June 25.

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• </c><00:21:17.880><c> is</c> help keep our students in school is help keep our students in school is
• We put some other resources into building the school.
• </c> hospital uh excuse me uh Medical School hospital uh excuse me uh Medical School uh<00:36:52.440>
• </c><00:37:27.880><c> in</c> First new medical medal school in First new medical medal school in Minnesota
• </c> get students to practice in the school get students to practice in the school uh<00:38:01.119><c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join with the South Shore Technical School. ...and
• join with the South Shore Technical School, who leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance of the flag of
• The South Shore Technical School won first place in the nation in the nursery landscape career development
• as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, House No. 3306, and the House Bill to enhance cooperative purchasing
• March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, House No. 3306, and an act to enhance cooperative purchasing

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House convened with the South Shore Technical School leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and members recognized the school’s FFA teams for national achievements in nursery landscape and floral career development events. The chamber also introduced guests and Representative Sweezy before turning to scheduled business. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended four House bills for consideration: H.2799 on protecting local retirees, H.3008 on non-continuous farmland, H.3306 establishing Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, and H.3424 enhancing cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. The House suspended Rule 7A, advanced those bills to a third reading, and then approved H.4249, as amended, relative to vital statistics, for reenactment. The House then passed several engrossed bills to be enacted, including S.1830 authorizing Brookfield to continue employing Herbert A. Chafee II, H.3388 designating September 22 as Military Service Members and Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, H.4135 establishing an appointed clerk position in Allington, and H.4170 addressing a vacancy in the Ward 7 councillor office in Malabur. The House adopted an order to reconvene the next day at 11 a.m. and then adjourned to meet Thursday at 11 a.m. in informal session.

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• The ease of purchasing one of these illegal plants is staggering.
• The research foundation for this readily available for purchase.
• McClatchy High School Eco Club, who came up with the idea for the bill.
• McClatchy Senior High School in Sacramento. Sorry.
• I'm also speaking on behalf of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills focused on consumer transparency, environmental protection, education accountability, and privacy protections. AB 2143 by Assemblymember Irwin would prohibit online marketplaces from accepting payment for noxious weeds shipped into California; supporters said the bill would close an e-commerce loophole that helps spread invasive species, while TechNet opposed it unless clearer standards and safeguards were added. AB 1744 by Assemblymember Addis, the Clear Labels, Clear Seas Act, would bar sunscreen products containing chemical UV filters from being marketed as “reef safe” or similar claims; supporters, including a Sacramento high school eco club and Surfrider Foundation, said the bill would prevent misleading greenwashing, while the Personal Care Products Council expressed concern about implications for the safety of those ingredients. The committee also heard AB 1861 by Assemblymember Lackey, which would require the California Department of Education to maintain a public, searchable database of special education complaint decisions with personal information redacted. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and help identify patterns of noncompliance affecting students with disabilities, while county education officials argued state resources should instead go toward filling special education vacancies. AB 2624 by Assemblymember Bonta would expand the Safe at Home address confidentiality program to immigrant service providers, employees, and volunteers and restrict online posting of their personal information when intended to threaten or intimidate; supporters described rising harassment, doxing, and threats against immigrant-serving organizations, while Assemblymember DeMaio raised First Amendment and public transparency concerns and Assemblymember Patterson questioned the bill’s limits on protest and publication. Because the committee initially lacked a quorum, several bills were heard and later voted on once quorum was established. Members generally praised the bills and, in some cases, requested to be added as coauthors. When votes were taken, AB 1861, AB 1744, AB 2143, and AB 2624 all passed out of committee, with AB 2624 receiving 11 aye votes and 2 no votes; the others were reported out on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee then adjourned.

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• </c> She started off as a teacher in a school She started off as a teacher in a school system.<00:08:
• It's the 2026 Woman in School Leadership Award, and it's given by the School Superintendents Association
• It's the 2026 Woman in School Women in<00:09:31.839><c> School</c><00:09:32.120><c> Leadership</c><00
• ><00:09:33.720><c> School</c><00:09:33.960><c> Superintendents</c> given by the School Superintendents
• Your commitment to Public Schools.

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 957, house, all

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• I come from Smyrna High School.
• I also go to Cesar Rodney High School.
• The Bush School.
• the Association of School Administrators and the vice president of the school business officials.
• on the school board, right?

Keywords: 1064, all

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• because he simply would not have the cognitive ability to continue with. at school.
• I'm back in school for the first time in two years.
• He got caught with a nicotine pen at school.
• I've owned since high school. All I need is enough bread to make a sandwich.
• months in public school.

Bills: HB 28, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process

Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.

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• is to make sure that we close any little loops for our local county commission, city council, and school
• The bill is intended to make sure that local county commission, city council, and school board meetings
• They were told by the school administration that they could not record anything in an open public school
• The boards have the power for deciding to sell or purchase land, not the directors.
• The boards have the power for deciding to sell or purchase land, not the directors.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from March 17, 18, and 19. It then heard House Bill 894, a transparency measure clarifying that members of the public may photograph and videotape open local government meetings so long as they do not interfere, with exceptions for certain correctional, parole, and executive-session settings. Representative McCann presented the bill, and Ken Burgess of the Idaho Press Club testified in support, citing instances where school board meetings were closed to recording. The committee voted to send HB 894 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; Representative Palmer was recorded voting no. The committee next took up Senate Bill 1300, which would change the appointment process for the directors of Fish and Game, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation so they would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate rather than selected by their boards. Senator O'Connowitz argued the bill would make the process more open, align these agencies with other state agencies, and not violate the Harriman Park agreement. Opponents, including Thomas Dixon, Nick Fasciano, Michael Gibson, Jeff Bitton, Charlie Lanch, Allison Brown, and Matt Borg, argued the current board-based system protects merit, stability, science-based management, and the Harriman family’s intent to keep politics out of park management. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability and public review. After extended debate, the committee passed SB 1300 on an 8-6 roll call. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 888, which would place certain information technology procurement under the Office of Information Technology Services and allow use of third-party brokers for technical and financial analysis. Sponsor Representative Palmer said the bill would put procurement in the hands of technology experts. Testimony from Jeremy Chu, John White, and Nampa Police Lieutenant Jason Kimball supported the bill, saying it would improve expertise, competition, and cost savings; critics raised concerns about outsourcing and transparency. The committee voted to send HB 888 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and then voted to hold House Concurrent Resolution 35 subject to the call of the chair before adjourning.

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• agent or acting in concert with, any person or entity who is likely to be involved in the sale, purchase
• agent or acting in concert with, any person or entity who is likely to be involved in the sale, purchase
• I've had the privilege of working on wills and drafting wills with folks, especially while in law school
• Our members build roads, schools, hospitals, offices throughout the state.
• Schools, hospitals, offices throughout the state.

Bills: HB2453, HB2590, HB2445, HB2386, HB2585

Keywords: psychiatric pharmacists, mental health, pharmacy regulations, healthcare, pharmacological treatments, limited equity cooperatives, common interest ownership, housing, exemption, community ownership, probate, estate administration, inheritance, heir finder, heir locator, beneficiary interest, transfer of inheritance rights, probate for profit, personal representative, executor

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• Northwest Natural is one of the companies that has purchased Cascadia.
• Cascadia, when we purchased it, had three reservoirs that were failing.
• are in many of our K-12 schools in my community.
• are in many of our K-12 schools in my community.
• Recreational-minded, when school is out in the summer months, the population swells.

Bills: HB2104, HB1903, HB1909, HB1982, HB2034, HB2105, HB2210, HB2215, HB2271, HB2345, HB2355, HB2384, HB2389, HB2397, HB2418, HB2429, HB2442, HB2479, HB2481, HB2681, HB2688, HB2714

Keywords: aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, energy assistance, low-income, utility costs, state program, energy affordability, court unification, task force, Washington courts, judicial administration, court reform, access to justice, local court rules, uniformity, centralization, rural courts

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• The highest cost-of-living state other than Hawaii—the purchasing power of that $72.80 has shrunk to
• mobile crisis intervention every day, I'm with families, be it in the hospital setting, shelters, schools
• They all go to school to be licensed, to be educated and licensed to do the work they were doing.
• Being able to buy a coffee, meet a friend for lunch, purchase gifts for loved ones, get new shoes or
• If a resident wanted to purchase their own fitted briefs so they are not embarrassed to go out in public

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing focused largely on senior long-term care issues, family caregiving, post-acute care access, and direct care workforce pay. Testimony strongly supported bills to raise the personal needs allowance for nursing home and rest home residents (including H. 1411, S. 482, and related bills), with speakers from Mass Senior Action, Dignity Alliance, nursing home residents, providers, and former state officials arguing that the current $72.80 monthly allowance has been unchanged since 2008 and is inadequate for basic items like clothing, toiletries, haircuts, and transportation. Witnesses also backed bills to increase MassHealth asset and income limits for seniors and to stop counting life insurance as cash, describing the current rules as outdated and harmful to low-income elders. The committee also heard testimony on bills allowing family members, including spouses and guardians, to be paid caregivers (H. 1394/S. 886), with supporters saying this would help families keep loved ones at home and reduce reliance on costly institutional care. Another set of bills (H. 1412/S. 903) drew support from a physician who said clearer MassHealth communication and improved post-acute care determination processes would help reduce delays and backlogs for patients awaiting skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or other post-acute placement. Several speakers emphasized that better home- and community-based care can prevent hospital readmissions and support independence. A major portion of the hearing focused on S. 877, which would establish an enhanced care worker minimum wage of $25 per hour, indexed to inflation, for certain home care and human services workers. Union representatives and direct care workers from SEIU Local 509, 1199 SEIU, and the AFL-CIO described severe staffing shortages, burnout, low wages, and high turnover across home care, mental health, disability services, and crisis response. They argued that higher pay is necessary to recruit and retain workers and to stabilize services for vulnerable residents. Committee members asked about costs, comparisons with other states, and whether non-wage incentives could help, but witnesses repeatedly said wages were the central issue. The hearing concluded after all registered testimony was heard, with the committee noting it would continue accepting written testimony and then adjourning.

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• They bring new purchasing power to our main streets, new students to our schools, and new revenue to
• They bring<00:03:31.280><c> new</c><00:03:31.599><c> purchasing</c><00:03:32.080><c> power</c><00:03:
• 32.400><c> to</c><00:03:32.640><c> our</c><00:03:32.799><c> main</c> bring new purchasing power to our
• to our schools, streets, new students to our schools, and<00:03:36.159><c> new</c><00:03:36.400><c>
• They could have a power purchase agreement.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:38 HB 576 discussion: 01:56 HB 576 voting: 06:54 HB 593 discussion: 08:25 HB 593 voting: 21:58, 958, all

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• Let's say even if they didn't graduate from any... ...school of medicine or nursing, I actually think
• Representative, I can tell you at the high school level we're...
• students, middle school students, to get them excited about that occupation.
• They would have to purchase some freezers. Has there been a lot of discussion with them?
• They would have to purchase some freezers.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Young people cannot purchase alcohol or enter bars until age 21.
• Tobacco products may not be purchased until age 21 or older.
• Young people are required to attend school from age 6 to 18, whether they like it or not.
• It's like you're in school or something, like the students are whispering to each other.
• And so, you know, it's kind of like going by the first semester of law school, right?

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill. AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations. The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.

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• Independent school districts are exempted from demonstrating the impact of no-new-revenue tax rate.
• In the event a contract, the purchase and sale, is entered into without the seller providing notice,
• This ensures that all purchasers are fully informed before finalizing their purchase.
• This ensures that all purchasers are fully informed before finalizing their purchase.
• The right to terminate applies only are fully informed before finalizing their purchase.

Bills: HB 106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

Summary: The committee first handled pending business, including reconsidering SB 715 and then voting out several measures. The committee substitute for SB 1978 was reported favorably, and HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 434, HB 1584, and HB 4739 were all reported favorably, many with objections sent to the local and uncontested calendar. HB 1522 and HB 4238 were adopted as committee substitutes before passage. The committee then moved into public testimony on HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill for consumer electronics. Supporters argued it would reduce waste, lower costs, and help independent repair shops by requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information on fair terms, while opponents said the bill was too broad and the automotive MOU exemption was problematic. The bill was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard HB 2467, which would align State Fire Marshal Office investigators’ pay with other commissioned peace officers at TDI; testimony was strongly supportive, emphasizing the office’s arson-investigation role, and the bill was left pending. HB 252, a bill allowing certain state agencies flexibility to pay Schedule A employees twice monthly, was laid out and left pending after limited testimony. HB 2468, dealing with public improvement district notice in real estate transactions, would let buyers terminate within seven days if required PID notice was not provided before contract execution; it drew no public testimony and was left pending. HB 4386, an annuity exchange and surrender process bill, was presented as a consumer-protection measure with deadlines and penalties for insurer delays; it received support from industry witnesses and was left pending. The committee then heard HB 4751, creating the Texas Quantum Initiative within the Governor’s Office to coordinate quantum research, workforce, industry partnerships, and possible future grant funding. Witnesses from universities and industry supported the bill, while several senators questioned whether a new state structure was necessary; the bill was left pending. HJR 175 proposed a constitutional amendment protecting Texans’ right to use mutually agreed forms of exchange, including cash, bullion, digital currency, or private script, and was discussed at length in the context of central bank digital currency and barter; it was left pending after testimony. HB 2221, updating insurance anti-rebating laws to allow wellness and value-added services, drew supportive testimony from the insurance industry and discussion about incentives versus monitoring; it was also left pending. Finally, the committee heard a series of utility wildfire and infrastructure bills: HB 106, requiring oil and gas operators to maintain certain electrical infrastructure near well sites; HB 144, requiring electric utilities to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUC; and HB 145, requiring wildfire mitigation plans and allowing self-insurance under certain conditions. Utility, insurance, and cooperative witnesses generally supported the wildfire-related bills while asking for clarifications and less burdensome reporting, and the bills were left pending.

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• School of Dentistry in the state.
• </c> Um again, I'm Keith Mays, Dean of School Um again, I'm Keith Mays, Dean of School of<00:09:51.240
• . school. school.
• We are the only dental school in Minnesota, as has been stated, but we are also the only dental school
• </c> graduates who graduate from our school graduates who graduate from our school and<00:10:35.480><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all