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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/25/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we're talking about moving a lot of people around with this bill, even when you look at standards
  • And we're talking about moving a lot of people around with this bill, even when you look at standards
  • <01:14:52.440> based week provide frequent standards based week provide frequent standards
  • fourth or fifth grade math standard fourth or fifth grade math standard expecting<01:15:37.280><
  • <01:15:45.400> or aligned to grade level standards or aligned to grade level standards or
Bills: HF1, HF779, HF1034
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/18/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It aligns Rochester with the standard election framework used statewide.
  • It aligns Rochester with the standard election framework used statewide.
  • It aligns Rochester with the standard election framework used statewide.
  • simply governed by Minnesota's standard simply governed by Minnesota's standard election<00:30:41.760
  • <00:31:10.159> framework with the standard election framework with the standard election framework
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (04/01/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • we bring in, and they have to rely on our testing for fireworks.
  • We have an opportunity to test on our own.
  • So the test them here for sales.
  • So, the the test of whether or police.
  • Uh with me is Standards and Training.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • I've provided test results, my own testing from October 20th, 2023, June 13th, 2024, subsequent testing
  • results my own water I've provided test results my own testing<05:49:25.160> um<05:49:25.360>
  • I think this is a common-sense approach to use science. test the soil and this whole time of test the
  • if a site was below a certain standard if a site was below a certain standard you<06:13:10.840><
  • > standards<06:18:26.120> guys<06:18:26.320> you talk about gold standards guys
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee met in work session on several bills, beginning with HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training. Members said the bill had been sent to the Animal Protection and Licensing Subcommittee, where Representative Kuttab is expected to schedule a meeting soon to consider possible amendments based on testimony and other ideas. The committee later returned to HB 153 and confirmed a work session was planned for February 14, with discussion also including whether to explore a task force concept raised in testimony. The committee also discussed HB 215 and HB 566, both related to landfill permitting and leachate or harm/benefit reporting. Representative Gerana said he had met with the DES director and was working on amendments that would add a preliminary screening phase for determining net public benefit and expand the list of benefits beyond capacity need to include items such as economic and infrastructure benefits. HB 566 was said to be in the same posture as HB 215, and both were slated for subcommittee review the following Tuesday morning. HB 171 was also added for subcommittee discussion, with members saying the changes would be technical rather than substantive. HB 240, which removes forfeiture penalties for non-payment of dog licenses, drew support for a simple amendment changing a statutory “shall” to “may” so municipal officials would have discretion about issuing a warrant. Representative Bixby said OLS advised that this was the cleanest way to provide flexibility, and he reported that the sponsor was agreeable to the change. The committee also discussed HB 179, concerning hazardous waste accident fees, where the sponsor proposed a revised amendment imposing a $1,000-per-day penalty after 90 days of non-payment. Members raised concerns about homeowners, hobby farmers, and whether the bill could unfairly burden people who were not negligent or whose insurance claims were delayed. The sponsor and others said the intent was to recover costs from responsible parties, especially businesses, and to protect local taxpayers and fire departments from bearing the cost of damaged hazardous materials equipment. No votes were taken; the bills were left for further subcommittee work and amendment drafting.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Energy Resources Mar 3rd, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hold myself to the highest standard as a chairman.
  • And I hold Vice Chair Morales and every other member here to that same standard.
  • Uh, we're also responsible for updating building energy codes and high-performance building standards
  • We now believe it needs to go back to TCQ for water standards so we can move that process along.
  • They are hydrostatic tested.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Standard review hearings can be statute.
  • prepoundonderance of evidence standard prepoundonderance of evidence standard rather<00:36:40.560
  • The proponent of the evidence standard seems to be a bit low given current Jewish prudence. as the standard
  • four-part test that is or. And when I four-part test that is or.
  • the the standard for determining value. the the standard for determining value.
Summary: The committee first approved the June 10, 2025 minutes, then took up House Bill 198, Angela’s Law, sponsored by Representative Samara Heavrin. The bill would add a new aggravating circumstance in death-penalty cases when an offender abuses the corpse of a kidnapping or murder victim by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact. Representative Heavrin and the victim’s parents described the underlying case and argued the current law does not adequately account for postmortem sexual abuse, leaving the offender parole-eligible despite the family’s view that the conduct warranted harsher punishment. Several members expressed sympathy and support, and one member suggested the proposal should be drafted carefully so it would apply broadly enough to cover co-conspirators or multiple offenders. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided. The committee then heard an informational presentation on KRS Chapter 202C from Judge Lisa Payne Jones and Shauna Mitchell of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. They explained that Chapter 202C, enacted in 2021 to close a gap in the civil-commitment statutes, applies to respondents found incompetent to stand trial who are charged with qualifying serious offenses such as capital offenses, certain Class A and Class B felonies causing death or serious injury, rape in the first degree, or sodomy in the first degree. The process begins with a Commonwealth’s petition, followed by a prompt evidentiary hearing, appointment of a guardian ad litem, and then a commitment hearing if the offense is proven. The presenters outlined the procedural standards and recent statutory changes. At the evidentiary hearing, the Commonwealth must prove the charged offense by a preponderance of the evidence before a judge, with the respondent able to present defenses; if the Commonwealth fails, the respondent must be released. If the case proceeds, the commitment hearing requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt of at least one involuntary-commitment criterion, and the hearing may be before a jury if requested. They noted that a 2024 amendment changed the commitment criteria from requiring all four factors to only one, and added language about recent criminal behavior and prior involuntary hospitalizations under Chapters 202A or 202B. If commitment is ordered, the respondent is placed in a designated forensic psychiatric facility, currently KCPC.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Housing and Community Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's about delaying... ...standards. It's about delaying standards for EV infrastructure.
  • It doesn't lower quality standards; state standards remain fully enforced.
  • , common standards in the...
  • That's their standard in California.
  • That's their standard in California.
Keywords: 988, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/19/2025)

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so if they're... shots and they're working to standardize shots and they're working to standardize
  • required more very very expensive tests required more very very expensive tests in<02:20:54.319>
  • um more streamlined testing um more streamlined testing and<02:22:51.960> um<02:22:52.319
  • You look at animal testing; there are not differences there. They can be detected.
  • And then the standard is clinical testing.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 15th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • I will also share that it's my observation that the normal standard for obtaining a change of venue,
  • that being you cannot find 12 jurors in the entire county, is an insurmountable standard, at least in
  • It's painfully clear that we are failing this moral test.
  • You'll at least have access to the same materials and tests.
  • Carruth, we've got you tested on behalf of yourself for the bill, but I've got two affirmations.
HI
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  • crossw the test crossw the test re<00:32:04.799> B<00:32:05.399> this<00:32:06.000
  • Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, um, members, I usually ask for after I do the... follow your standard prti,
  • risk uh risk according to a standardized risk uh risk score<02:01:00.360> what<02:01:00.480><
  • HB 128 fails this fundamental test.
  • moreover the bill is fundamental test moreover the bill is inherently<02:08:39.159> biased<02
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The joint Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committees heard HB 756 HD1, a measure on flavored tobacco products. Supporters included the Attorney General, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, youth advocates, public health groups, and Kaiser Permanente. They argued flavored tobacco and menthol are used to attract and addict young people, cited rising youth and young adult vaping rates, and pointed to public health harms and evidence from other states that flavor restrictions reduced e-cigarette sales. The Attorney General requested oral amendments to correct a statutory reference, repeal a county preemption provision so counties could enact stricter flavor bans, and restore appropriations, positions, and the original effective date. Opponents, including retail and wholesale businesses, argued the bill would hurt small businesses and state tax revenue, push sales to the black market, and remove a harm-reduction option for adult smokers; they urged stronger enforcement instead of a ban. After testimony, the committees took up amendments and recommendations. The chair proposed correcting the statutory citation to HRS 26-38, adopting a Department of Health amendment on disposal of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids as hazardous waste, and noting the appropriations, FTE, and effective date in the committee report. Members then voted to pass HB 756 HD1 with amendments in both committees, with the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee recording one member as supporting with reservations. The transcript then moved to HB 806, relating to fireworks, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying undercover enforcement is costly and additional funding is needed. A community testifier also supported stronger enforcement, citing illegal aerial fireworks, noise, and impacts on pets and kupuna. No final vote on HB 806 was shown in the excerpt. The Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee also heard HB 438, which would create a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation in immigration court for income-qualified individuals. Support came from civil rights, legal aid, ACLU, and law school clinic representatives, who said counsel is needed to ensure due process and fair access to justice, especially because immigration proceedings can lead to deportation and family separation. Opposition testifiers argued taxpayer-funded counsel for people in immigration proceedings is inappropriate, unlawful, or unfair to citizens and legal residents. One law school representative suggested a technical amendment to broaden language about training and education. The excerpt ends before a final vote on HB 438 is shown.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 03/31/2026

Housing, Construction, and Community Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's no means testing, so we don't know whether or not we're dealing with people who are affluent
  • AMI means testing, which I think is obviously the right way to do it.
  • It's been rational every year since 1974, because... ...that's been the standard up until today.
  • It's still the standard in New York City. So that same standard exists.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development met on March 31, 2026, with a quorum present and noted that the Legislature was in budget negotiations and approaching a scheduled break. The committee took up several housing-related bills, with most being reported to Finance after discussion. The first bill, S.3742A, would require information to be provided in new and renewal leases for certain housing accommodations, and it was reported without opposition. S.4659B, the Rental Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, generated the longest debate; supporters said it would give local governments outside New York City a more flexible way to determine a housing emergency and opt into rent stabilization, while opponents argued it lacked a clear vacancy-rate standard, could discourage development, and would benefit higher-income tenants. The bill was ultimately reported, with some negative votes and one or more votes without recommendation. The committee then discussed S.8168, which would create a deconstruction and salvage framework for building materials, including local options, technical assistance, grants, and related code updates. Supporters said it could reduce landfill use, lower disposal costs, and encourage reuse markets, while opponents questioned costs, market demand, and whether the program would raise housing and demolition expenses. The bill was reported, again with some negative or without-recommendation votes. S.8595, dealing with how certain valuations and amounts due are calculated in foreclosure actions, was also reported. S.8672, the Employer-Assisted Housing Matching Grant Act, would provide a state match for employer housing assistance for certain nonprofit human services employers; members raised concerns about scope, possible double-dipping, and whether the program should be expanded to other workers, but the bill was reported with some negative and without-recommendation votes. The final bill, S.94A, made a minor amendment to the Housing Access Voucher Pilot Program regarding priority applicants and unit inspections, and it was reported as well. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly emphasized that several proposals were optional for local governments or employers rather than mandates, and many of the exchanges focused on affordability, housing supply, local control, and the fiscal effects of the bills. No floor votes were taken; the committee’s actions were limited to reporting the bills to Finance, with some reported favorably and others reported with negative or without-recommendation votes.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

October 15, 2025 - 01:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • So okay, I rerun a test and the High Education Budget subcommittee will come to order.
  • The number 900 comes from the standard definition use for workforce programs which accounts for the variety
  • context here, one fun double fte is equivalent to 30 semester hours of credit which really help standardize
  • program or graduation alternative to traditional education, provide students with a pathway to earn a standard
  • Unlike other bright futures Awards, the Gold SEAL K scholarship has no GPA or tests requirement.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Mar 31st, 2025

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • unusual in that we set out in the BOG, obviously prior to my arrival, set out performance funding as a standard
  • Funding as a standard for excellence.
  • It instructs DOE to develop a standard model contract template to be used by LEAs and the pre-apprenticeship
  • bachelor's degree in psychology and, after scoring a 167 on the LSAT, putting me in the top 8% of all test
  • bachelor's degree in psychology and after scoring a 167 on the LSAT, putting me in the top 8% of all test
Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held confirmation hearings for two State University System Board of Governors appointees, M. Carson Good and Speaker Paul Renner. Good described his background in Florida real estate, airport governance, and fundraising, and said he would focus on improving university performance, collaboration among institutions, and growing endowments while keeping in-state tuition stable. Renner emphasized his legislative experience with higher education, and said his priorities on the Board would be transparency, compliance with legislative direction, and reducing administrative bloat. Both nominees were recommended for confirmation on a single vote, with Senator Berman noting concern about the low number of women on the board. The committee then heard and passed SB 1726, a higher education transparency bill by Senator Calatayud. The bill would require Board of Governors members to comply with constitutional financial disclosure requirements, set term limits for State Board of Education and university board members, change rules for presidential searches and public records, and require more detailed textbook and syllabus information for students. A student advocate from Florida Student Power Network supported the bill as increasing student involvement and democratic accountability in higher education. Senator Harrell raised a concern about residency requirements for Board of Governors members, and the sponsor said that issue could be revisited later. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 1458 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship funding. A delete-all amendment was adopted that required clearer funding splits between local education agencies and program providers, annual reporting, a standard DOE contract template, and a cap on administrative fees in certain cases. Supporters from industry groups said the changes would improve transparency and accountability without requesting additional funding. The committee then reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 584 on young adult housing support. An amendment removed a requirement that state agencies act as co-signers or guarantors on leases while preserving coordination for the federal Foster Youth to Independence program. Several former foster youth and advocates testified in support, describing housing instability and its impact on education, and urging broader access to campus housing and vouchers. The sponsor said the bill prioritizes housing and work-study for homeless and former foster youth, supports the FYI program, and directs a statewide study of housing barriers. The committee reported the bill favorably and then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 12th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • for the certain delivery medical conditions and licensing of Dispensing Organizations and Cannabis Testing
  • of the primary purpose of the improvement of the features compliance with the requirements of the standards
  • Natural Resources, HB 1644 by Oliverson, relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing
  • being 16 79 by jones of dallas relating to the study of texas education agency regarding recommended standards
  • certain counties refer to the committee on transportation 1684 by Hernandez relating to the safety standards
Keywords: 1184, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Jan 14th, 2025

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the left, we do model testing as well as scale testing. The photo on the left is setting.
  • Testing as well as scale testing.
  • If you pick the number of tests that we do, we don't do destructive tests all the time—that is 157, 160
  • The purpose of each test is to collect mathematical... ...solar panels.
  • when the tested material or product would fail.
Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board. Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth. Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Nov 18th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • She sent it off to the University of Florida and had it tested, and there were human remains in the container
  • So if you could look at that and memorize it real quickly, there'll be a test afterwards.
  • Robotic harvesting, which is kind of the golden standard of what we want to see.
  • Robotic harvesting, which is kind of the golden standard of what we want to see.
  • In 2020, Robotic Harvesting, which is kind of the golden standard of what we want to see.
Summary: The Committee on Agriculture convened, took roll, and heard Senate Bill 58 by Senator Harrow, which would create regulation for companion animal cremation. Harrow described a case involving mishandled pet remains and said the bill would require written service descriptions, prohibit false or misleading statements, require certification with returned remains, authorize Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rulemaking, and impose civil penalties for violations. With no questions or public opposition, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then heard presentations on robotics in agriculture and aquaculture. Dr. Nathan Boyd of UF/IFAS discussed the rapid growth of agricultural robotics, including AI-driven weed detection, targeted spraying, autonomous tractors, and harvesting technology, emphasizing reduced pesticide use, lower input costs, and labor-saving automation. Dr. Nicole Kirchoff of Live Advantage Bait and Adrian Johnson of the Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association highlighted aquaculture’s economic and environmental value, Florida’s strong position in the industry, and challenges including hurricane losses, lack of insurance, land-use instability, capital access, and water quality. They urged support for working waterfronts, risk mitigation, and policies to help the sector commercialize and expand. The committee also heard from dairy producers Kevin Lusher and Jacob Larson. Lusher described his family’s dairy and artisan cheese business, noting reliance on USDA grants, rising costs, labor shortages, and regulatory burdens, and asked for more grant support, marketing for Fresh From Florida products, and permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida. Larson discussed the broader dairy market, declining herd sizes due to efficiency gains, high production costs in Florida, and competition from out-of-state processing, suggesting incentives for local processing and supply management. Finally, FDOT Chief Planner Wayway Schen presented on arterial and local road funding programs, including ART, ARTW, SCOP, SCRAP, CIGP, and TRIP, and said rural road needs remain significant, with more than $16 billion in unfunded or partially funded project needs. The committee adjourned after brief discussion and thanks to the presenters.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Energy Resources May 12th, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now Mexico is testing all fuels going into Mexico because of blending and tax evasion, import tax
  • I'm John Esparza test, uh, testifying for Senate Bill 2949.
  • I think the important thing to point out, it was mentioned earlier, there is a standard for moving fuel
  • So what you're seeing is Mexican trailers that are coming across it at their standard of equipment and
  • And, and the reason being is because that is standard in our interstates to move at 80,000 pounds and
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires temperature standards and requires testing for contaminants like fecal coliform, salmonella
  • Senate Bill 1437 is creating the Presidential Fitness Test, direct state.
  • to establish guidelines for certain physical fitness tests.
  • It'll take less than one day because it's just a test that measures, and it depends on which tests they
  • This is cleanup for CASA standards. Yield for questions.
Summary: The House recognized several visitors and groups during the day, including the Norman North High School Cheer and Stunt Team, a student page, Bartlesville Day at the Capitol, and Leadership Elk City. The chamber then took up a long series of Senate amendments and final passage votes on a wide range of measures, with most amendments adopted without objection and many bills passing by wide margins. Topics included advanced health care directives, the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, motor vehicle and insurance changes, food truck fire suppression, foreign adversary land ownership restrictions, plumbing licensing reform, probate procedure, financial institutions, riots, Medicaid, court reporters, public finance, district attorney recruitment incentives, child care, the Oklahoma Brine Development Act, adjunct teachers, workers’ compensation, and other technical or policy updates. Several bills drew substantive debate. The Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act prompted questions about the additional $15 million funding tranche, return on investment, and the use of out-of-state fund managers; supporters said the program had created thousands of jobs and generated strong tax revenue, while opponents criticized the lack of independent ROI data and transparency. House Bill 3500 on probate procedure also drew questions about a nine-month deadline for successor affidavits, with the author saying the change would prevent a “gotcha” that could defeat a decedent’s wishes. House Bill 3660 on natural organic reduction was the subject of extended debate, with supporters arguing for personal freedom and rejecting claims about misuse of the resulting material, while opponents raised concerns about the practice and its regulation. The House passed most measures by comfortable margins, including bills on advanced health care directives, professions and occupations, motor vehicles, Medicaid, insurance, child care, court reporters, public finance, and criminal law. A few measures failed or were reconsidered: Senate Bill 1916 initially failed on a 46-39 vote, but the House later voted to reconsider and then passed it on reconsideration. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, which were adopted where required by two-thirds votes. The session ended with the House still considering debate on House Bill 3660 after the chamber had recessed and returned to order.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Finance (01/28/2025)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oh, so that would be Medicaid, and it would be standard Medicaid matching. We have 50%. Okay.
  • One other thing I would mention is we have a lot of educational content, including test prep for the
  • prep for the SAT content including test prep for the SAT that<01:39:13.560> is<01:39:14.040><
  • <01:43:35.880> test be something on a standardized test be something on a standardized test
  • Melissa White said the Department cannot attribute test scores specifically to usage of the service or
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026

Senate & Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think that this really is a test of our...
  • Whoever happens to be in power gets to set the standard.
  • As public policy leaders in Louisiana, we hold you to a different standard.
  • You know, as I think Senator Jenkins mentioned, it passes the eyeball test.
  • In New Orleans, up to 88% of homes tested have detectable lead in their water.
Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407