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• And we are currently working on a contingency plan with the New Hampshire Food Bank to increase mobile
• Hampshire Food Bank to increase mobile food pantries, and also there’s a number of standalone traditional
• And the children's system of care initiatives are really dedicated to help students in school districts
• um in school districts as help students um in school districts as much<00:43:24.880><c> as</c><00:43
• or a mobile deployment from their local community mental health center, or a local community mental

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the draft minutes from September 26. Senator Gray then raised the idea of creating a continuing subcommittee or recurring agenda item on palliative care and hospice, noting that the issues are evolving and suggesting the committee revisit the idea in coming months. The bulk of the meeting focused on Department of Health and Human Services updates. Officials described contingency planning for SNAP amid the federal shutdown, including a USDA notice that November benefits may not be fully funded, letters to participants warning of possible delays, and coordination with the New Hampshire Food Bank and local pantries. They said New Hampshire serves about 42,000 SNAP households, with average benefits around $300 a month, and that the department is also preparing to transfer funds for a special fiscal committee meeting. WIC was discussed separately: officials said WIC benefits had been extended through November 7 using additional USDA funds, but that some community agency-based WIC services may need to pause while money is redirected to food benefits. Officials also outlined New Hampshire’s rural health transformation grant application under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill, describing a potential five-year, up-to-$1 billion opportunity focused on critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, and EMS. Members asked about transportation, workforce, and nursing retention; officials said transportation is included in the proposal, housing is not, and workforce supports may include lower tuition or awards but not loan repayment or traditional scholarships. They also said the final application would be submitted in early November and that priorities would be adjusted depending on the eventual federal award. Finally, Medicaid director Henry Lipman gave a quarterly postpartum coverage update. He said postpartum coverage is now nearly universal nationwide, and in New Hampshire 2,351 women had used the benefit through May 2025. He reported that mental health services were the most frequently used postpartum service, followed by preventive care, substance use disorder treatment, and cardiovascular-related care, and noted that Medicaid women have experienced a disproportionate share of maternal deaths. Committee members asked about rural distribution and the share of women receiving mental health services, and Lipman said the department would follow up with additional data. The meeting then moved into the annual update on New Hampshire’s 10-year mental health plan, with staff describing progress toward a more integrated continuum of care and improved data infrastructure.

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• This bill is a vital step toward ensuring that all voters, regardless of language or mobility, have the
• This bill is a vital step toward ensuring that all voters, regardless of language or mobility, have the
• This bill is a vital step toward ensuring that all voters, regardless of language or mobility, have the
• This bill is a vital step toward ensuring that all voters, regardless of language or mobility, have the
• This bill is a vital step toward ensuring that all voters, regardless of language or mobility, have the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Maggie greets each new member by name and ensures those with mobility concerns are able to get their
• </c><00:29:32.720><c> concerns</c><00:29:33.200><c> are</c> ensures those with mobility concerns are
• College students renting a house.
• The college students wave.
• </c> As a student, I witnessed firsthand his commitment to excellence, compassion, and service.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Uh, but what's more exciting is we have three students with us in the gallery behind us.
• Senate Bill 805, Senator Hettleman, Income Tax Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Alterations.
• </c><00:46:32.880><c> loan</c> for repayment of eligible student loan for repayment of eligible student
• Program students are Maryland.
• I used to tell my students, I taught church, religion, and politics.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• We have white students at FAMU at 8.1%. We have Hispanic students at FAMU at... Thank you.
• At FAMU, Hispanic students are 6%.
• Those are the students that need the resources.
• and education. ...to students.
• We’re replacing the words “minority students” with “underrepresented students,” so providing flexibility

Summary: The committee first heard CS for CS for SB 344, which would modernize the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 based on Public Service Commission recommendations. The bill drew no opposition and was reported favorably. Members then took up several Senator Burton measures: CS for SB 714 on non-opioid advanced directives, which was amended to create a Department of Health website access point for a voluntary form allowing patients to notify providers they do not want opioid medications; CS for SB 738 on child care and early learning providers, which streamlines and updates child care regulation and was supported by industry and business groups; CS for SB 756 on health insurance coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities, which removes the age-8 diagnosis limit and age cap for mandated autism-related coverage; and CS for CS for SB 1356, creating a Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and a newborn genetic testing pilot, later amended to add FIU and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to the board and remove specific appropriations. All of these bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 1624 on higher education, a broad bill affecting tuition policies, workforce programs, institutional governance, and naming changes. The bill generated extended discussion over replacing references to “minority” with “underrepresented,” with the sponsor explaining the intent was to focus on low-income access and student support, while members raised concerns about impacts on majority-minority institutions and preeminence pathways. An amendment added guardrails for private religious postsecondary institutions by requiring public review of affidavits of compliance and giving the Commission for Independent Education enforcement authority. After debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then passed CS for SB 1626 on child welfare, which addresses military-family investigations, emergency shelter certification, children’s services council appointments, criminal-background exemptions, group-home rates, licensing extensions, small residential group homes, missing-children procedures, and psychotropic medication refills; it was amended to adjust council board composition and then reported favorably. Additional bills approved included SB 178, directing Florida A&M University to conduct an agronomic study on emerging crops for land taken out of production; SB 1162, expanding boating improvement funding for trailer parking and offering lease incentives for clean marine manufacturers; CS for CS for SB 958, creating a type 1 diabetes early detection information program for parents and schools; CS for CS for CS for SB 1070, requiring ECGs for student athletes with phased implementation and exemptions, after extensive testimony from parents and advocates about sudden cardiac arrest; CS for SB 774, requiring electronic transmission of certain court orders to sheriffs within six hours; SB 1516, creating an International Aerospace Innovation Fund administered by Space Florida; SB 994, revising driver education requirements and prompting a commitment to add distracted-driving instruction; and CS for CS for SB 1402, expanding eligibility for dropout retrieval programs. The committee also took up SB 810 on stormwater management systems, amending it to focus annual inspections on vulnerable MS4 infrastructure. That bill drew significant opposition from the Florida League of Cities, counties, and stormwater groups, who argued the mandate would duplicate existing permit requirements and impose major costs, but supporters said it was a basic flood-prevention measure. The transcript ends during debate on SB 810, before a final vote is shown.

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• I'm the Deputy Executive Director of the Student Borrower Protection Center.
• I also am a fellow at Suffolk University Law School's Prosecutors Program, where I work with student
• I represented a 19-year-old college student, and their name was actually posted outside the boardroom
• Alexa Gomberg from MIT Graduate Student Council, in person. Hello. Hello.
• Last summer, my lifelong friend and fellow graduate student, T.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil actions, labor, consumer protection, and animal welfare bills. Chair Lydia Edwards and Representative Michael Day opened with strict testimony rules and time limits, then heard from legislators and advocates on measures including animal-abuser pet ownership bans (S. 1207/H. 1914), a name-change privacy bill (S. 1045/H. 1973), tort claims reform (H. 1724), law enforcement council coverage under the Tort Claims Act (S. 1199), civil rights and qualified immunity-related proposals (H. 1641), employee free speech/captive audience restrictions (S. 1078/H. 1653), consumer protection and civil rights jurisdiction expansion (S. 1041), private right of action for wage theft (H. 1916), gun-owner liability insurance (H. 1836), pseudoephedrine sales tracking (S. 1243/H. 1581), prepaid legal services plans (H. 1612), structured settlement protections (H. 1863), third-party litigation financing disclosure (H. 1861), antitrust reform for small businesses and workers (S. 1038/H. 1982), legal notices in online-only newspapers (S. 1279/H. 1632), and several animal cruelty and protection bills including H. 1938, H. 1949, S. 1277/H. 1934, and H. 1764. Testimony was largely supportive from bill sponsors and advocacy groups, with repeated themes of protecting vulnerable people and animals, improving access to justice, and updating outdated laws. Supporters of the animal bills argued for stronger possession bans, broader cruelty citations, and civil removal tools to prevent repeat abuse; opponents or conditional supporters raised due process and enforcement concerns, especially around warrantless seizures and requiring retail or shelter staff to check registries. On the labor and consumer side, supporters said the antitrust bill would curb monopoly power and help small businesses and workers, while opponents warned it could destabilize competition and burden successful firms. The employee free speech bill was backed as a response to captive audience meetings, and the wage-theft bill was presented as a way to let workers or organizations pursue claims when individual employees are afraid to come forward. Several public officials and association representatives testified on the law enforcement and civil rights bills. Chiefs of police supported adding law enforcement councils to the Tort Claims Act, saying it would close a liability gap for regional mutual-aid collaborations. But police representatives opposed changes to the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act and qualified immunity-related provisions, arguing the federal system already provides a workable forum and that expanding liability could increase costs, reduce morale, and worsen recruitment and retention. On the consumer/civil rights bill, Senator Collins and a veteran described an out-of-state assault case that they said showed the need for Massachusetts to let residents seek redress at home when rights are violated elsewhere. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself; the committee mainly received testimony and questions. Several witnesses indicated they had submitted written testimony or proposed amendments, and some bills drew requests for favorable reports while others were explicitly opposed unless amended.

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• In our initial assessment of these impacts in California, approximately 5,442 mobile homes in 36 mobile
• My name is Marie Cuneo, and I am a mobile home owner, and I vehemently support this bill.
• It’s a mobile home park, and I strongly support Senate Bill 722. Thank you. Thank you.
• Malcolm Sibley, mobile homeowner in Petaluma, California. I also support SB 722. Thank you.
• And thank you for all of you who came to speak, who are residents of mobile home parks.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard six bills. SB 828 by Senator Cabaldon would require fireworks license applicants to disclose storage locations and prove they have local permits, with the state notifying local agencies when licenses are denied or revoked. The bill was presented as a response to deadly fireworks explosions and illegal storage gaps; fire officials and fireworks industry representatives supported it, while county groups raised liability concerns. The committee approved SB 828 unanimously and sent it to Appropriations. SB 799 by Senator Allen would revise the South Bay Regional Housing Trust’s governing rules, including more flexibility on appointing board leadership, alternate participation, and board selection under the joint powers agreement. Supporters said the changes would help the new housing trust operate effectively and allow knowledgeable alternates; questions focused on accountability for non-elected alternates handling public funds. The bill passed on a 6-0 vote as amended to the Senate floor. SB 762 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the city of Hercules to place a local ballot measure for up to a 1% sales tax increase to fund city services and infrastructure. Supporters said Hercules has limited revenue options and high service needs; some senators cautioned about how such measures are presented to voters. The bill passed 5-2 to the Senate floor. SB 722 by Senator Wahab would add protections for mobile home residents from displacement tied to transit-oriented development and redevelopment, described as a cleanup to preserve affordable housing stock. Mobile home residents, housing advocates, cities, and the League of California Cities supported the bill, and no opposition was heard. It passed 7-0 as amended to Appropriations. SB 222 by Senator Wiener would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems through automated permitting, consolidated permits, and limits on local fee and siting barriers; supporters framed it as a climate and affordability measure, while local government and HOA groups objected to statewide preemption, fee caps, and liability concerns. The committee approved it 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 677, also by Senator Wiener, made technical clarifications to SB 79’s transit-oriented housing rules, but local governments and regional agencies warned the changes could expand the law’s scope and disrupt mapping work; the bill passed 5-2 to Appropriations.

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• On page 18 of the calendar, House Bill 119 by Representative Brown regarding Mobile County.
• On page 18 of the calendar, House Bill 119 by Representative Brown regarding Mobile County. >> Mr.
• Yeah, I know about way far and a student loan or two, too. It's unreal.
• Yeah, I know about way far and a student loan or two, too. >> That was a great academic school.
• and Baldwin before counties, Mobile and Baldwin before because<02:27:29.120><c> I</c><02:27:29.359><

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted the previous day’s journal and excused absent senators. The chamber recognized visiting members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and adopted a Senate resolution designating February 10, 2026, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Alabama State Capitol. Senators offered remarks praising the fraternity’s service, civic outreach, and historical significance, and the House later sent over a matching resolution, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also heard a Black History Month presentation highlighting Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Charles Drew, Ralph Bunche, and Carter G. Woodson. The Senate then processed a large number of House messages and confirmations. House bills and resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on juvenile offenders, administrative rules, state income tax, local legislation, ad valorem tax, multi-member boards, license plates, criminal procedure, and food banks. The Senate confirmed several appointments, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, Mike Suo to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, and Christy Andrews to the Alabama Securities Commission, each by roll call with no opposition. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted numerous commemorative and honorary resolutions, including observances for National Blood Donor Month, Diabetes Month, Booker T. Washington Day, the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, and recognitions for individuals and organizations such as the Baldwin County Fair, Sheriff Derek Cunningham, William Riley Hawkins Jr., and Clifford Ray Miller. Senator Barfoot’s resolution urging federal funding for the state logging efficiency grant fund was adopted after adding all senators as co-sponsors, and a resolution honoring Sheriff Derek Cunningham was read at length and adopted. The Senate also adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar for the next legislative day, which prioritized several bills on libraries, taxation, retired state employees, municipalities, transportation, coal-impacted communities, income tax, the Alabama Space Authority, cosmetology and barbering, security, entertainment incentives, and health. In local legislation, the Senate passed several local bills, including measures for Mobile County, class 2 municipalities, public transportation, Jefferson County, and the town of Morris.

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• use can be embedded directly into the research, the reading, and the critical analysis that our students
• It equips families by educating students and professionals.
• By educating students and providing parent-facing resources, we are finally giving Missouri families
• I strongly urge you to support this bill so we can give our students and families the tools they need
• It's not adding one more thing; it's a critical piece of how our students learn. Thank you.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The 2016 survey, 40% of medical students and diarse.
• D I initiatives improve worker longevity improve upward mobility.
• And a 4th year medical student. I vehemently reject 17 10.
• And another student Sen he rolled his eyes and he said congratulations.
• I'm a student mayor is receive a here. I feel like I've heard that name on it already.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• sports betting apps are predatory mobile sports betting apps are designed<00:04:29.720><c> to</c><00
• Predatory mobile sports betting companies care about their bottom line. That is it.
• Predatory mobile sports betting companies care about their bottom line. That is it.
• </c> seen a lot of the impact of, uh, mobile seen a lot of the impact of, uh, mobile sports<00:08:48.920
• ,</c> absent or shy of getting rid of mobile, absent or shy of getting rid of mobile, what<00:12:57.400

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 10 acres on one parcel, and they're only paying one fee when they should be paying a fee on each mobile
• </c> on each mobile home. on each mobile home. &gt;&gt; Mhm. &gt;&gt; Mhm. &gt;&gt; Mhm.
• Mobile, Alabama, is the only one.
• district in Tilman's Corner, the southwest gateway to the city of Mobile.
• We have planned signs saying welcome to Mobile and Tman's Corner community.

Bills: HB308, HB308

Keywords: elections, voter registration, publishing requirements, cost-saving, transparency, property tax exemption, senior citizens, Mobile County, tax legislation, constitutional amendment, 923, senate, all

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• Students pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees.
• Students graduating with credentials in nursing, teaching, and social work.
• Absolutely, like students are totally suffering over here.
• Students need guidance; it doesn't matter what age either.
• That we are also trying to expand the number of students that we can serve.

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• Half of the 10 largest mobile home parks in California are in my district.
• Sunnyvale, including the largest mobile home park in the state, with 900 spaces.
• In our initial assessment of these impacts in California, approximately 5,442 mobile homes in 36 mobile
• It's a mobile home park, and I strongly support Senate Bill 722. Thank you.
• And thank you to all of you who came to speak, who are residents of mobile home parks.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We’re proud to have expanded in just this short time to serving 96 students this year.
• </c><00:06:36.759><c> uh</c> students this year 96 more students uh students this year 96 more students
• ><00:08:10.840><c> um</c><00:08:10.960><c> students</c> low socioeconomic conditions um students low
• They don't actually come to. about students young people touching an about students young people touching
• </c> limit the use of Hub and spoke mobile limit the use of Hub and spoke mobile service<02:04:10.199

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Angeles County has a diverse and inclusive rising workforce that experiences equitable economic mobility
• all Californians, regardless of where they live, can access opportunity, connection, and economic mobility
• It's a true barrier to mobility, whether that's connecting families to workforce development, educational
• And my heart goes out to students.

Summary: The committee heard several energy-related bills. AB 710 would require investor-owned utilities to share critical circuit and grid information with local and tribal governments and community choice aggregators to help plan microgrids for resilience during PSPS events and wildfires. Supporters from counties and cities said better data sharing is needed to develop microgrids for critical facilities; PG&E and SDG&E opposed the bill as drafted, citing privacy and grid-security concerns, though SDG&E said amendments may address some issues. Members generally supported the bill’s goal, and the author accepted committee amendments. AB 2182 would restructure the CPUC’s industrial energy efficiency program so industrial customers’ funds are used for industrial projects, with less review and more focus on projects that reduce transmission and distribution needs. Support came from large energy users, with members praising the bill’s ratepayer protections and asking about caps, agriculture, and carbon capture; the author said agriculture could participate and carbon capture was removed from the bill. AB 2589 would require utility federal tax savings to be returned to ratepayers, building on prior legislation; it drew little debate and no opposition on the record. The committee also heard AB 2163, which would create strategic clean energy and critical mineral development zones, especially to support geothermal and lithium development in places like Imperial County and the Salton Sea. Supporters emphasized jobs, domestic supply chains, and state competitiveness, while some members raised questions about whether other zero-carbon resources should be included; the author said the bill could be receptive to those ideas. AB 2505 would allow hydrogen refueling stations to use dedicated utility meters and service lines, with supporters from the hydrogen industry and labor. AB 1577 would require data centers to report energy and water-use information to the Energy Commission and local planners; supporters said it would protect ratepayers and communities, while industry groups opposed the bill as too broad and duplicative, though they welcomed amendments narrowing the scope and adding trade-secret protections. AB 2065 would impose penalties on utilities that seek to recover prohibited or double-counted costs from ratepayers, and AB 2516 would create a California Grid Manufacturing Initiative to reduce equipment costs and expand in-state manufacturing; both drew strong support and some concerns about overreach and implementation. Finally, AB 2647 would direct the Energy Commission to study advanced nuclear’s role in meeting California’s electricity needs, with testimony in support from nuclear advocates and academics; the hearing ended before any final votes were taken, with several motions pending quorum.

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• Angeles County has a diverse and inclusive rising workforce that experiences equitable economic mobility
• all Californians, regardless of where they live, can access opportunity, connection, and economic mobility
• It's a true barrier to mobility, whether that's connecting families to workforce development, educational
• And my heart goes out to students.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• commentator but I believe as a public official would if confirmed is that we kind of need a national mobilization
• You're so much younger than me, but at least you are a student of history.
• My question for you, sir, is if confirmed, what policies or initiatives would you lead to mobilize national
• engage. both within and outside the department to drive what I would think of as really a national mobilization

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• We have an average of 20 students per teacher. It's the same here as it is in Illinois.
• Students per teacher, and it's the same here as it is in Illinois.
• That's one in ten of the student population, and the Pew Research Center finds that, as...
• I'm a lifelong resident of Springfield, a mother, a student, and a strong, active community member.
• I'm a mother, a grandmother, a student, and an active member of Springfield No One Leaves.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a long public hearing focused mainly on two sets of issues: proposals to amend or repeal the MBTA Communities Act, and bills to allow local rent stabilization. Committee chairs opened by explaining the hearing would be tightly managed because of the very large number of speakers, with testimony limited to two minutes per person and written testimony still accepted by email. Members and witnesses were called in a mix of in-person and virtual order throughout the hearing. On the MBTA Communities Act, several legislators and local officials argued the law is too rigid and should be revised to account for local conditions. Speakers from small, rural, or infrastructure-limited communities such as Hanson, Halifax, Marshfield, Winthrop, Dracut, Carver, Rehoboth, and others said the law’s one-size-fits-all approach does not fit towns with limited water, sewer, transit access, or buildable land. Some filed bills would repeal the law, exempt certain communities, or create appeals processes based on infrastructure, environmental, or historical constraints. Supporters of the law’s changes emphasized local control and the need to avoid forcing development where communities believe it is impractical or inconsistent with town character. A large portion of the hearing was devoted to rent stabilization legislation, especially S. 1447 and related House bills. Supporters included legislators, city councilors, tenant advocates, labor leaders, housing nonprofits, public health organizations, and residents who described sharp rent increases, displacement, homelessness risk, and the strain on working families, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. They argued local-option rent stabilization would let municipalities cap excessive increases and prevent no-fault evictions while preserving flexibility for local conditions. Opponents, including small landlords and property owners, said rent control would discourage investment, worsen housing quality, burden responsible owners, and drive small landlords out of the market. Some witnesses also supported a Cape Cod/Island transfer fee bill and a suburban infrastructure fund, arguing those would provide local revenue for housing or roads. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Students, if you would rise and be welcomed by your Nebraska Legislature.
• Before I introduce the 70 students, 7th/4th grade students from Lifegate Christian School, there's a
• Students, please rise and be welcomed by your Nebraska Legislature.
• Before I introduce the 70 students, 74th grade students from Lifegate Christian School, there's a very
• Students, please rise and be welcomed by your Nebraska legislature.

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all