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• /c> in our lakes because of failures of in our lakes because of failures of these<00:48:22.079><c> ethic
• </c> these ethic systems um uh and going on. these ethic systems um uh and going on.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the minutes, seating of an alternate member, and approval of the consent agenda. It then took up Department of Health and Human Services Rule 25188 on New Hampshire Early Childhood and Out-of-School Time Credentials. Staff explained that the rule adopts two new parts to implement RSA 170E:50, which had long required rules. The main issue was an unclear comment created by changes in the department’s amended conditional approval request: language defining out-of-school-time basics and a requirement tied to the New Hampshire Professional Registry training transcript had been removed, creating a mismatch between the form and the rule text. The department said it revised the language so the form and rule now match. A member also asked about the fee schedule, and the department said the fees are sufficient and supported in part by federal funds. The committee then approved Rule 25188 as amended, with oral edits, on a voice vote. The committee next considered Department of Environmental Services Rule 25206, dealing with subsurface wastewater rules and an administrative fine schedule. Staff said most comments had been addressed, but one remaining issue concerned the fine schedule because the prior interim rule had expired years ago. Staff also noted public concerns about septic tank replacement sizes, but pointed to waiver provisions and replacement-in-kind language that would still allow smaller existing systems to be replaced under certain conditions. DES officials explained that the rule package adds the fine schedule into the program rules and that no fines have been brought under these expired provisions for many years. They also described the waiver and grandfathering provisions as intended to protect existing systems and seasonal campgrounds from unnecessary upgrades. A public witness, Christopher Albert, testified that two sections of the rule would harm manufactured home parks and cooperatives. He argued that the new “two people per bedroom” assumption and the minimum bedroom threshold for using water-meter data would inflate design flows, make water-meter data unusable, and increase costs for low-income residents. Committee members questioned both the witness and the agency about the assumptions. DES staff responded that the two-person-per-bedroom standard is meant for individual on-site system design, not citywide planning, and that water-meter data is only useful in larger or unusual facilities. They said the rule still allows flexibility through waivers and grandfathering for existing uses, and that the drinking-water rule cited by the witness was not the correct comparison. No final vote on Rule 25206 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• 37.840><c> and</c> Each of these settings, and many more, require a deep clinical knowledge, strong ethics
• We work within established treatment plans, follow ethical guidelines, and collaborate with interdisciplinary
• trust it is being provided by a trained and qualified professional who meets standards for safety, ethics

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September 25 minutes, and heard several informational presentations on occupational licensing and workforce access. The first major topic was the dietitian licensure compact, presented by Rep. Vanessa Gracel, Whitney Duddy, and Caitlyn Bison. They said the compact would be revenue-neutral, improve licensure portability, support military families, expand telehealth and rural access, and preserve state regulatory authority. Testimony noted that 15 states had joined the compact, including Ohio and Tennessee, and that Kentucky would have a seat on the compact commission if it enacted the measure. Members asked about bordering states and possible telehealth competition concerns; witnesses said they had not seen evidence of harmful effects in other compacts and described the compact as expanding access rather than displacing local providers. The committee then heard testimony on music therapy licensure, with Chris Millet, Laura Elliot Buckner, and Dr. Kimberly Cinemore speaking in support of Senate Bill 42. They described music therapy as a clinical, board-certified profession requiring formal education, supervised training, and national certification, and argued that state licensure would protect the public, clarify scope of practice, and help retain Kentucky-trained professionals. Witnesses said the bill would not require new state funding, could be administered through a self-sustaining licensing structure, and would not prevent others from using music in their work. In response to questions, they said licensure could help open doors to insurance, waiver, and HSA reimbursement, but would not guarantee coverage. Finally, the committee heard testimony on expanding physician access through a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians. Adam Meyer of the Cicero Institute said Kentucky faces a severe physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued that qualified international physicians should not have to repeat residency if they meet strict criteria, including an employment offer, prior training and experience, good standing, U.S. exam passage, and a three-year provisional period before full licensure. Rapender Carr of Baptist Health supported the concept, saying it could help fill hard-to-recruit positions across the state and improve access in rural markets. No votes were taken on these policy topics during the meeting.

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• Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee here was submitted special order for Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
• I applaud Speaker Perez in allowing this House to do the work, allowing this House to do the research
• Did you do any research to learn why the state of Florida chose to implement the 75-word limit before
• Yes, I actually did a fair amount of research on this.
• So, as a result, it was limited to 75 words. ...of research on this.

Summary: The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments. Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71. The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.

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• Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee here was submitted special order for Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
• I applaud Speaker Perez in allowing this House to do the work, allowing this House to do the research
• Did you do any research to learn why the state of Florida chose to implement the 75-word limit before
• Yes, I actually did a fair amount of research on this.
• The 75-word limit actually came about as... ...of research on this.

Summary: The House met in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber then took up CS/House Joint Resolution 1F, the Governor’s property tax proposal, which would raise the homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and restrict county and municipal ad valorem revenue to public safety and certain other uses. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf said the measure would return money to homeowners and give local governments flexibility, while opponents repeatedly argued the ballot language was misleading and that the proposal could create large local revenue shortfalls, shift costs to other taxpayers, and threaten local services and debt obligations. Members debated a series of amendments aimed at protecting specific programs from the bill’s effects. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to exempt Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was defeated 25-74 after supporters said those entities fund child care, mental health, aftercare, and family support, while opponents said local governments could still choose to fund them. Rep. Cross’s amendment to include water management districts in allowable uses of ad valorem taxes was also defeated, despite testimony that the districts are essential for flood control, water supply, Everglades restoration, and drought response. Rep. Eskamani’s amendment to require the Legislature to backfill public safety funding failed 25-71 after debate over whether the proposal could reduce police and fire budgets and response times. The House then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other aging services, and opponents saying the state already funds senior programs. Finally, Rep. Gant’s amendment to protect veteran services was introduced and debated, with members emphasizing housing, mental health, transition assistance, and homelessness concerns for veterans; the transcript cuts off before the vote on that amendment. Throughout the debate, sponsors and supporters of the main resolution maintained that local governments would retain spending discretion and could use other revenue sources, while critics argued the measure lacked clear backfill provisions and could force cuts or tax shifts at the local level.

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• As far as the claim that it's unconstitutional, Legislative Counsel has done the research and has found
• Based on analysis by Bluefield Research in 2025 across the U.S., 18% of municipal treated water is lost
• Based on analysis by Bluefield Research in 2025 across the U.S., 18% of municipal treated water is lost
• driven by tourism and an internationally recognized agricultural economy, as well as leading science research
• Our region also takes great pride in our conservation ethic of protecting California's ocean and land

Summary: The committee hearing covered a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with the chair repeatedly noting the committee was operating without a quorum for much of the meeting. Several measures were heard with no opposition, including AB 2639 on Merced County flood control coordination, AB 1788 on allowing best-value contracting for general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, AB 2058 on reducing duplicative permitting and inspection costs for factory-built housing, AB 2576 on clarifying historic resource protections in a housing law, AB 2568 on increasing the compensation cap for water district board members, AB 2224 on updating county recorder fees and requiring electronic recording, AB 2469 on water-supply review and cost responsibility for data centers, and AB 2397 on requiring local governments to justify denials of certain housing-finance decisions. Most of these bills were presented as targeted fixes to improve efficiency, reduce delays, or modernize outdated statutes, and the authors generally requested aye votes and noted committee amendments where applicable. The most extended debate centered on AB 1751, which would streamline approval of qualifying townhome projects while setting a $28 hourly minimum wage floor for construction workers on covered private projects. Supporters argued the bill would expand homeownership opportunities, raise wages for largely non-union residential workers, and preserve existing prevailing wage law while adding enforcement tools and developer liability. Opponents, including several building trades and labor organizations, argued it would undercut prevailing wage standards, create a race to the bottom, and potentially affect wage-setting more broadly. Committee members asked detailed questions about land-use barriers, the relationship to prevailing wage, and whether the bill would affect unionized work; the author and supporters responded that it applies narrowly to private for-sale townhome projects and does not alter prevailing wage requirements. AB 2469 also drew a substantive split. Supporters said data centers should be required to provide water-supply assessments before approval, pay for infrastructure they trigger, and account for impacts on overdrafted groundwater basins and local ratepayers. Opponents from the Chamber of Commerce, Data Center Coalition, counties, and tech groups argued existing law already covers water planning, that the bill imposes unique and burdensome requirements on one industry, and that some reporting provisions could raise security concerns. The author responded that the bill is about front-end planning and local accountability, not daily reporting, and emphasized the hyperlocal strain data centers can place on small water systems. No final votes were taken during the hearing because the committee lacked a quorum, though members repeatedly indicated support or intent to vote aye once a quorum was present.

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• I am the director of the Division of Correctional Policy Research and Internal Oversight for the department
• I'm director, sir, of Division of Correctional Policy Research and Internal Oversight, also known as
• Director, sir, of Division of Correctional Policy Research and Internal Oversight, also known as Cyprio
• Chris Chambers, Director of Division of Correctional Policy Research and Internal Oversight, to answer
• Furthermore, would the agency have the capacity to monitor the clinical competency and ethical standards

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s handling of mental health care in prisons and allegations of sexual abuse, retaliation, and excessive force in the state’s women’s facilities. CDCR officials described their PREA-based prevention and response efforts, including training, oversight, body-worn cameras, retaliation follow-up, and partnerships with outside groups. The Office of the Inspector General explained its monitoring role, noting increased authority under SB 1069, but also limited staffing and the ability to monitor only a portion of cases. The Legislative Analyst’s Office added that prison population trends could allow the state to close a prison and save over $100 million, with some savings potentially redirected to prevention or response efforts. Advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses from Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners testified that meaningful systemic change has not occurred and that retaliation, blocked programming, and unsafe reporting conditions remain widespread. They described alleged barriers to community-based services, forced or coercive treatment concerns involving Suboxone, and the need for survivor-centered reentry support, trauma-informed care, and more independent oversight. Sandra DeAnda gave detailed testimony about alleged staff abuse, retaliation, denial of mental health care, and a large use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, while Amika Mota and April Grayson urged release or resentencing for survivors housed with their abusers and greater investment in outside programs. Members of the committee pressed CDCR and OIG on accountability, use-of-force standards, criminal referrals, disciplinary outcomes, and whether investigations are completed within statutory timelines. CDCR acknowledged cultural problems at both women’s prisons and said it was retraining staff and working on reforms, while OIG said it had monitored 161 investigations and found most grievance routing appropriate, though some cases had lapsed due to time limits. Later exchanges revealed that CDCR has over 13,500 active cases and 109 investigators, and that some cases have exceeded deadlines, prompting concerns from members about whether the current system can adequately investigate misconduct and impose consequences. No votes were taken.

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• I have consulted with the Campaign Finance Board and this is not a violation of any ethical or uh...
• I’ve just been doing a little bit of research over here on the states that have already taken a step
• I I've just been doing a little bit<00:40:11.480><c> of</c> bit of bit of research<00:40:13.800><c> over
• 14.480><c> on</c><00:40:15.120><c> the</c><00:40:15.200><c> states</c><00:40:15.560><c> that</c> research
• over here on the states that research over here on the states that have<00:40:15.760><c> already</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm here on behalf of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association to testify in favor of House Bill
• Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, you're here to testify for the bill, is that correct?
• As the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, The Church Association is such a reputable organization
• Yeah, I'd love any research on that. Or any of it. Thank you. I'd be glad to do it.
• The Ethics Commission forbids even using the word "need" or using tone or intonation to express need

Bills: HB17, HB23, SB 10

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest

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• aren't sitting in your chairs right now, but hopefully you'll hear what I have to say anyway, are ethical
• A recent poll by Z to A Research found that 63% of likely voters, 41% of whom are Republicans, believe
• I'm a proud Mexican-American from Brownsville, a researcher, musician, and a candidate for U.S.
• I'm a proud Mexican-American from Brownsville, Texas, a researcher, a musician, and a candidate for U.S
• I'm a proud Mexican-American from Brownsville, Texas, a researcher, musician, and a candidate for U.S

Summary: The Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting held its first regional hearing, focused on South and Central Texas, including Bexar County, Travis County, and the Rio Grande Valley. After establishing a quorum, the committee adopted its rules on a 6-3 roll-call vote, with Senators Alvarado and Miles voting no. Chair Phil King explained the regional-hearing format, the use of 2020 census data, the online testimony process, and the availability of written comments and future hearings. Several members then gave opening remarks, with Republicans emphasizing public input and Democrats arguing the special session and mid-decade redistricting were unnecessary and aimed at minority districts. A major procedural issue arose over whether the committee should invite or subpoena the DOJ attorney who authored the July 7 letter that prompted the redistricting discussion. Senator Miles moved to subpoena the attorney; the motion was seconded but then set aside after the chair said the committee could not take formal action on a non-procedural matter during a regional hearing under the adopted rules. The chair said he would consult legal counsel about issuing an invitation, and members discussed the August 7 deadline referenced in the DOJ letter. The committee then moved on to public testimony. Witnesses, including Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, law professor Ellen Katz, and Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe, argued that the DOJ letter misread the law and that the targeted districts were lawful opportunity or coalition districts. They said the Fifth Circuit’s Pettway decision was limited to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and did not declare coalition districts unconstitutional, and they cited Bartlett v. Strickland as warning against intentionally dismantling effective minority districts. Garcia and Bledsoe said the hearing was politically motivated and would harm Black and Latino representation; Katz said Texas would act illegally if it followed the DOJ letter’s instructions. Members asked questions about the legal status of coalition districts, the 2021 map-drawing process, and the difference between opportunity, coalition, and crossover districts. The hearing continued with additional public witnesses, including labor representative Emily Amps, who said workers and communities of color were being harmed by the proposed redistricting effort.

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• mission of providing high quality patient care while offering innovative education and cutting-edge research
• TNS not only promotes excellence in clinical care, but also fosters innovation, research, and professional
• collaboration by entering the next generation of neurologists, advocating for ethical standards in medical
• which— Which is overwhelmingly supported by the members of this body, the Dementia Prevention and Research
• Its members are not only clinicians, they're also researchers, educators. and policy partners who deeply

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

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• Informed consent is... ...well-established ethical and legal obligation for healthcare providers, and
• I am the Research Director at Texas Housers.
• Research has been very clear that large institutional investors are quicker to file evictions and less
• So I'd go do my research. And every single one of those instances were served by private process.
• We are a nonpartisan, research-driven organization that operates at the intersection of advocacy, policy

Bills: HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• Yes, uh, from, uh, the research that we've done, that's been done for, for years, is that they're really
• In general, it can, it's been researched to really, really help viral infections.
• Now, as far as specifically viral infections, COVID-19, the research has been incredible and and moving
• So now I was just citing general of research that's, that has been done.
• The real research is coming forward. So we're asking you all to look at that.

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code

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• This bill was highly researched and run past the Secretary of State and, and, you know, I'm willing to
• No, you can't because the voters have the option to go research that.
• I, every time I see something stupid, I go research to find out if it's true.
• They're going to go research whether or not you actually said that.
• How do they research that they did the same thing to Ted Cruz this last time, not Ted Cruz, Ted, our

Bills: HB304

Keywords: franchise tax credit, food desert, grocery store, healthy corner store, nutrition assistance, economic development, public health

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• Research and run it past the Secretary of State.
• To go research that.
• Every time I see something questionable, I go research and find out if it's true.
• Research whether or not you actually said it because I know, as I've discussed before in here, apathy
• Research that. They did the same thing to Ted Brown this last election.

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

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• for research initiatives.
• doctoral and postdoctoral support for research faculty, and allow the hiring and training of research
• that enhance research and undergraduate research opportunities while amplifying existing research associated
• capabilities by recruiting top researchers and building necessary research facilities.
• Additionally, we needed to really help with research capabilities, including hiring researchers, staff

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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• My understanding is the Ethics Committee is supposed to meet this week, and so I would assume another
• My understanding is the Ethics<01:28:02.720><c> Committee</c><01:28:02.960><c> is</c><01:28:03.000><c
• > supposed</c><01:28:03.320><c> to</c><01:28:03.400><c> meet</c> Ethics Committee is supposed to meet
• Ethics Committee is supposed to meet this<01:28:03.880><c> week</c><01:28:04.280><c> and</c><01:28:04.800

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• She chaired the judiciary finance, ethics, energy, and veterans affairs committees, among many others
• She chaired the judiciary<00:04:08.640><c> finance,</c><00:04:09.439><c> ethics,</c><00:04:10.080><c>
• energy,</c><00:04:10.640><c> and</c> judiciary finance, ethics, energy, and judiciary finance, ethics

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Her work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to service to Indiana's second district has left a lasting
• Her<00:09:26.560><c> work</c><00:09:26.720><c> ethic,</c><00:09:27.600><c> professionalism,</c><00:09
• :28.720><c> and</c> Her work ethic, professionalism, and Her work ethic, professionalism, and commitment
• Research and development tax credits have been the lifeblood of growth for small businesses and for our
• We have students doing groundbreaking research that are Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Their work embodies the values and work ethic of the University of Georgia.
• of the University values and work ethic of the University of<00:17:52.080><c> Georgia.
• </c><03:00:37.279><c> and</c> technological advantage in research and technological advantage in research
• </c><03:00:43.840><c> With</c><03:00:44.080><c> this</c> in research and development.
• With this in research and development.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• A February poll by the Pew Research Center found that nearly 80 percent of U.S. adults...
• And I also have Deborah Reggie, an AI researcher at UC Berkeley, and Carmen Carlin.
• trial, putting California at the forefront of veteran mental health research.
• The Research Advisory Panel currently evaluates research using Schedule I and Schedule II controlled
• The Research Advisory Panel currently evaluates research using Schedule I and Schedule II controlled

Keywords: 988, house, all