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• Well, in fairness, our CFO reached out originally.
• The early dominance of agriculture in Texas has resulted in the county fair being a long and treasured
• My research shows there are 215 local county fairs in Texas. Tradition in Texas.
• Our first statewide fair was in Houston in the 1870s, but now our friends in Dallas put on one of the
• This fall, we are thrilled to celebrate 140 years of our great tradition held annually in Fair Park in

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• to have fire mitigation measures in place on Maui that could have prevented the catastrophic fires that
• 43.120><c> everybody</c><00:28:43.520><c> in</c> I think in hindsight, everybody in I think in hindsight
• </c><00:28:49.679><c> uh</c><00:28:50.000><c> measures</c><00:28:50.399><c> in</c> have fire mitigation
• uh measures in have fire mitigation uh measures in place<00:28:50.880><c> on</c><00:28:51.120><c> Maui
• </c> had never seen in in their lives before. had never seen in in their lives before.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1969, which would provide state funding for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Department of Human Services said it supports the goal of early screening but would need new administrative capacity, including a program manager and claim pre-screening, to run the program. The Department of Health supported the measure and cited low screening rates in Hawaii, noting an educational campaign to encourage screening. The Insurance Division raised concerns about reliance on federal FAQs, warning that guidance can change and may create state cost exposure. Supporters including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Hawaii Medical Association argued the bill would close a preventive-care gap, reduce late-stage diagnoses, and save long-term costs; the committee also discussed implementation costs, estimated by DHS at roughly $1.4 million to $2 million annually plus administrative expenses, and a 6-month to 1-year timeline to establish the program. The committee then took up House Bill 1965, which would require health carriers to spend at least 6% of total medical expenditures on primary care providers. The Insurance Division said several provisions raise technical and legal concerns, including the premium freeze, the medical loss ratio language, the lack of an existing external review process for downcoding claims, and a new mandate for medically necessary inter-island transportation that could trigger an ACA defrayal. The Department of Human Services supported the intent but suggested broader language to include primary care supports and services, and noted that QUEST integration plans already invested at least 9% of total medical expenditures in primary care in 2024, with additional spending on supports and low-value care reductions. State health planning officials strongly supported the bill as an investment in primary care, saying it could improve outcomes and lower long-term costs, though they acknowledged a possible temporary premium increase during the transition. Testimony in support emphasized Hawaii’s physician shortage, especially on Maui, the Big Island, and other neighbor islands, and warned that clinics are under financial strain and may close without higher primary care reimbursement. The Hawaii Healthcare Task Force, AARP Hawaii, and other supporters said the bill would help retain providers, improve access for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and prevent downstream costs from emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• The bills in Illinois passed in '23 and Minnesota in '24, so they've just gotten started.
• To ensure tobacco regulation in the state remains fair, enforceable, and in the best interests of public
• every county and in every city in the state.
• every county and in every city in the state.
• In the Tri-Cities, I can give you stores in Tacoma. My stores are in the Vancouver area.

Bills: HB2439, HB2483, HB2400

Keywords: public health, tobacco regulation, smoking cessation, vapor products, health policy, youth prevention, data broker, registry, consumer protection, privacy, data regulation, social media, content creation, online platforms, digital marketing, user-generated content, 904, all

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• chaos in terms of like well what are the best practices that we can implement at the time to mitigate
• can do about it in terms of mitigating<00:41:22.240><c> it</c><00:41:22.400><c> right</c><00:41:22.640
• in um in the working closely with them in um in the future<00:46:52.160><c> also</c><00:46:52.480><c
• in</c> translated in in uh Filipino, in translated in in uh Filipino, in Hawaiian,<01:08:38.960><c> in
• <c> Copa</c> Hawaiian, in Micronesian, in the Copa Hawaiian, in Micronesian, in the Copa languages<01

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, with Chair Dela Alani framing the discussion around emergency preparedness, recovery, and lessons for future disasters. The main presentation came from researchers involved in the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, who described the project as a grassroots academic-community partnership that has enrolled more than 2,000 adults and children for health screenings, social assessments, and biomonitoring. They said the study has documented elevated mental and physical health conditions, housing instability, unemployment, barriers to care, and exposure to heavy metals and other toxicants, while also noting some modest improvement in adult mental health and self-rated health compared with the prior year. The presenters emphasized that wildfire impacts remain severe two years later. They reported that about half of adult participants had worsening health since the fires, roughly 40% had direct or frequent fire exposure, and many adults showed chronic disease burdens such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory impairment. They also said about half of adult survivors reported depressive symptoms, about a quarter had moderate to severe anxiety, more than 4% had considered suicide in the prior month, and nearly one in four had PTSD. A clinician from the Lahaina Certified Community Behavioral Health Center described the clinic’s no-turn-away model, with case management, therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for anyone who needs it, and urged lawmakers to fund and expand that approach. The researchers also highlighted environmental findings, saying urine testing of more than 1,200 adults found heavy metal signatures that differed between burn-zone residents and those on the perimeter, with higher levels associated with displacement and ash re-exposure. They said about 20% of participants had higher-than-expected heavy metal levels 6 to 12 months after the fires, and cited a negative association between nickel levels and lung function. They argued for long-term monitoring, better cleanup methods, and a centralized health surveillance system tied to community outreach. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the briefing; the chair said the presentation materials and related reports would be posted for public access, and members were invited to ask questions after the presentation.

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• say in um in introduction all I need to say in um in introduction of<00:11:45.760><c> the</c><00:11:45.880
• costs would be allocated so that it's fair and that it's in keeping with our existing practices.
• </c> so that it's fair and that it's in so that it's fair and that it's in keeping<00:20:01.480><c> with
• I think that's a fair question. We are not currently in the process of implementing.
• ><04:54:48.400><c> yard</c><04:54:48.718><c> or</c> know it's in in in my back yard or know it's in in

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• in working on this bill. complete support in working with me in complete support in working with me
• </c><02:08:03.640><c> in</c> insurance can be complicated in in insurance can be complicated in in buying
• Lilly was here in in in that time, Mr.
• ><c> scholarly</c> you know, in in a in a very scholarly you know, in in a in a very scholarly opinion
• work</c><03:06:10.000><c> I've</c> in all in in in the all the work I've in all in in in the all the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In order to do that, we need significant investments in pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and to mitigate
• in trafficking with these rules in place.
• in the state that I live in with my family.
• Because we live in the most dangerous city in the United States, or at least it's in the top five.
• from, if we can mitigate what we understand to be the rules put in place should we get there, we hope

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• Which is not in this bill. Which is not in this bill.
• In five, in five you are. But I'm talking about in seven. Yeah.
• this in 7.
• Chairman, ten in favor? Ten in favor? I'm sorry, six in favor, ten opposed.
• you lost the safe harbor that is in the lines 48 through 51, you don't get any other mitigative presumptions

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities. The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.

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• In Jesus' name, amen.
• All those in favor say aye. All those in favor say aye. All those in favor say aye.
• GITAM funds, $10 million in the border security fund, $18 million in local border support, in addition
• It also contains fair penalties in the scenario that an officer violates the provisions outlined in the
• generation, in the desert, in the desert, Yeah. in the nuclear generation, in the desert, in the desert

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So who signed in? Anybody who signed in that I called their name? So who signed in?
• I recall a time at the State Fair, which is in grounds, which is in my district a few years ago, where
• And we also have a fair amount of sexual predators in our schools, as we've seen in the last year.
• I think it's fair to have the manufacturers also pay 5%—skin in the game, folks—at least the construction
• This is investing ...in Arizona's future, good jobs for Arizona families, and fair and structured economic

Bills: HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

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• </c> in succession. in succession.
• </c> and grounding us in uh our decisions in and grounding us in uh our decisions in outcomes,<00:04:
• </c> in wherever they are in in the state. in wherever they are in in the state.
• So, that's in communities in the metro and communities in the suburbs and as well in greater Minnesota
• greater</c> in the suburbs and as well in greater in the suburbs and as well in greater Minnesota.<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So is it fair to say that it's not California climate policy that's driving this global trend, but in
• Well, I came in in 2018, and a lot of things really began to shift and change in 2018.”
• Well, I came in in 2018, and a lot of things really began to shift and change in 2018.
• I know that when I came in in 2018,” “I know that when I came in in 2018, we went from DOGGR to CalGEM
• In the environmental review and mitigation efforts, the Air Resources Board also maintains its fuel standards

Summary: The Senate Environmental Quality Committee held an informational hearing on the environmental impacts and policy considerations surrounding refinery closures. Chair Blakespear framed the hearing as part of California’s broader transition away from fossil fuels, emphasizing the need for proactive planning so communities, workers, and local governments are not caught off guard. Vice Chair Gunda argued that the state has long signaled a future away from oil, while also warning that closures can create supply instability, higher prices, and infrastructure stress if not managed carefully. Senators also raised concerns about consumer costs, supply reliability, the role of imports, and whether California’s climate policies are contributing to refinery disinvestment. The first panel included the California Energy Commission, CARB, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Gunda described California as being in a “mid-transition,” with gasoline demand gradually declining, zero-emission vehicle adoption rising, and refinery capacity shrinking through both conversions to renewable fuels and outright closures. He said the state needs a coordinated strategy that balances near-term supply stability with long-term decarbonization, and noted that refinery closures can shift liabilities onto pipelines, terminals, and potentially the state. CARB’s Matthew Boutill said the agency’s focus is reducing air pollution and greenhouse gases, and that state policies are already driving billions in annual investment in alternative fuels, EV infrastructure, and refinery conversions. Water Board representative Annalisa Kihara explained the cleanup authorities used at refinery sites, including investigation, remediation, and enforcement tools, and said decommissioning often reveals previously inaccessible contamination and may require new monitoring wells and additional site assessment. Committee members pressed the panel on whether the state has enough information to plan for land reuse and cleanup costs, whether current tools are adequate, and whether more legislative direction is needed. Gunda said there are still gaps in information and transparency, especially around liability and long-term community planning. Kihara said the Water Boards can require more data, cleanup, and timelines, but that refinery remediation is highly site-specific and can take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Senators Menjivar, Stern, and Hurtado questioned demand trends, the pace of refinery closures versus demand decline, the role of imports and the Jones Act, and whether California should consider options such as state ownership or broader ecosystem planning. The panel generally agreed that closures are likely to continue and that the state should plan proactively rather than reactively. A second panel presented recent research on refinery closures. Emily Grubert said closure costs and remediation obligations are often underestimated and that California should better define end-of-life obligations and financial assurance requirements. Tham Herschbach outlined five drivers of refinery closures: declining California crude production, falling in-state gasoline demand, the shift toward renewable diesel and other alternative fuels, global refinery consolidation, and the growing availability of imported gasoline. Anne Alexander focused on community impacts, using the Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery closure as a case study, and said refinery sites are often heavily contaminated, cleanup can take a decade or more, and communities are often left without clear information because refineries have little end-of-life planning or financial assurance requirements. No votes or formal actions were taken at the informational hearing.

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• in the world.
• Well, I came in in 2018, and a lot of things really began to shift and change in 2018.
• I know that, you know, when I came in in 2018...
• in a class by themselves in that regard.
• In the environmental review and mitigation efforts, the Air Resources Board also maintains its fuel standards

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So in total, we're recommending $42.2 million in appropriations in this round of multi-year funding.
• in the fund.
• I'm just being fair, in case someone finds out it's a Santa Fe person that I'm working with.
• In what we as teachers need in the classroom.
• And 504 is mentioned in the draft in the bill and stuff, so it is not just the other. 504 is in there

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• This includes $25 million in CNRA's budget, $25 million in WCB's budget, and $75 million in the Coastal
• in January.
• It's been demonstrated in other states in the West and even in California when we had these resources
• It's been demonstrated in other states in the West and even in California when we had these resources
• But in...

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In strong support.
• One, no increases in fossil fuel consumption in the state.
• Four state-level programs are in place, and eight in active development.
• Well, in some places, especially in Southern California in your district, I believe, last night I was
• But in this, in removing LCFS, and I brought this up in a previous presentation by Senator Enilo, where

Summary: The committee first heard SB 872 by Senator McNerney, which would dedicate $150 million annually each for Central Valley subsidence repairs and Delta levee improvements. The author and supporters, including Restore the Delta and State Water Contractors, described the bill as an urgent, bipartisan effort to protect State Water Project conveyance serving 27 million people, prevent levee failure, and safeguard billions in state assets. Support came from a broad coalition of water agencies, labor, environmental groups, and local governments; there was no opposition testimony. Because the committee was operating without a quorum at the time, the bill was heard as a subcommittee item and no final vote was taken then. The committee then took up SB 981 by Senator Niello, which would require CARB to include cost-of-living impacts in its existing economic analysis for major regulations. The author argued the bill would improve transparency by showing effects on gasoline, electricity, food, housing, and business costs, while supporters from agriculture, manufacturing, business, propane, and restaurant interests said it would help lawmakers understand affordability impacts. Opponents, including the Coalition for Clean Air and the Union of Concerned Scientists, argued it would add red tape, delay rulemaking, and require CARB to make speculative predictions. The chair and other members expressed concern that the bill was redundant, burdensome, and too narrow because it singled out CARB rather than addressing affordability across state government; no vote was taken in the excerpt. SB 887 by Senator Padilla would require large data center projects to undergo CEQA review, but offer streamlined treatment for projects meeting strong environmental, labor, and community-benefit standards. Supporters, including TURN, IBEW Local 569, and several environmental and local-government groups, said the bill would protect communities from high energy and water use, cost shifting, and pollution while still allowing responsible development. Opponents from the Data Center Coalition, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Bay Area Council, and others argued the standards were overly prescriptive, potentially unattainable, and would drive investment out of California. After a quorum was established, the committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 887 as amended to the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee, with the bill kept on call. Finally, SB 1008 by Senator Ochoa Bog would renew the CEQA exemption for California Public Utilities Commission-ordered closure of at-grade rail crossings, which had expired at the start of 2025. Union Pacific and other supporters said the measure would restore a long-standing safety tool and help eliminate redundant crossings more quickly. With no opposition testimony, the committee approved the bill unanimously, 4-0, and kept it on call.

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• While AI can improve efficiency and accuracy in certain cases, the bill seeks to mitigate risks related
• Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, affecting one in three new female patients in
• engage in transactions in gold and silver.
• I walked in. I said, I'm going to pay in gold.
• in crypto.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 794, as amended by a late-filed strike-all, which would require a human being to make insurance claim denial decisions and prohibit artificial intelligence from being the sole basis for a denial. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve human oversight while allowing innovation in claims processing. Public testimony included support from the Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate and the Florida Medical Association, along with one speaker urging additional protections for homeowners. The committee adopted the strike-all and reported SB 794 favorably with committee substitutes. Members then heard SB 134, which removes the $500 threshold on the sales tax exemption for bullion, making sales of gold, silver, and platinum bullion fully exempt and eliminating certain dealer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the change would reduce a regressive tax and help consumers preserve savings; the sponsor estimated a revenue impact of about $300,000. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also adopted a strike-all on SB 888, which directs the Office of Insurance Regulation to create a more consumer-friendly homeowners insurance website with premium comparison information, market data, rate filing access, and educational resources. The sponsor and Leader Boyd said the goal was to improve transparency and help consumers navigate a stabilizing market. SB 888 was reported favorably with committee substitutes. The final bill heard was SB 1578, covering mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings. The sponsor said it would expand coverage requirements in ACA plans and private insurance policies, including annual mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and supplemental screening coverage, while noting Medicaid already provides these services. The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. After the bills, the committee held a lengthy panel discussion on gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money, with testimony from officials from Utah and Florida, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Panelists discussed constitutional authority, consumer protections, depository oversight, taxation issues, and possible transactional platforms for precious metals. No further action was taken after the discussion, and the committee adjourned.

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• What we have found in testing these products in the state lab is that they do, in fact, test positive
• Of the 66,000 cows that were added in the U.S. in 2025, 37,000 of those were added in our region.
• It's risk mitigation so they can continue to farm in the future. We reach consumers.
• So we engage in K through 12 as well as in colleges.
• In July, we...

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 771, which would create licensing and inspection requirements for retail sellers of hemp/CBD products and give the Idaho State Department of Agriculture authority to test products for THC. Representative Shirts said the bill was still being worked on and asked that it be held at the call of the chair. Testimony from the Idaho Farm Bureau, Boise Police Department, and the Idaho Retailers Association generally supported the goal of closing loopholes and improving oversight, but several witnesses and members raised concerns about clarity in the bill’s language, especially the lack of an explicit THC threshold and the potential impact on mainstream retailers selling non-consumable hemp items. The ISDA director explained existing hemp and controlled-substances definitions and said the department already handles similar product regulation in other areas. A motion was made to hold HB 771 in committee at the call of the chair, and the committee agreed to do so. The committee then heard House Bill 772, which would clarify when hemp producers growing for grain or fiber do not commit a negligent violation if their crop exceeds THC limits, so long as they made a reasonable effort to comply and the crop does not exceed 1% THC. Representative Shirts said the measure aligns state law with federal rules and does not change the 0.3% THC standard, but instead addresses how negligent violations are treated. The Idaho Farm Bureau supported the bill, and members discussed how heat stress can cause THC levels to rise late in the season. A motion to send HB 772 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation passed without opposition. After the hemp bills, the committee received an informational presentation from Dairy West and the Idaho Dairy Products Commission on the regional dairy checkoff program. Dairy West leaders described the organization’s expansion to include Washington and Oregon, its funding structure, board governance, and major program areas such as marketing, export promotion, nutrition, research, and producer outreach. They highlighted Idaho’s large dairy sector, recent growth in milk production and processing investment, and efforts to support exports and consumer demand. Committee members asked a few questions about the state’s dairy processing mix, and the presenters said Idaho remains primarily a cheese-producing state, with yogurt production also growing. The committee then approved the minutes from February 26, 2026, and adjourned.

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• We will be led in prayer this afternoon by our chaplain. And in the gallery, please rise.
• in-state production.
• And let that sink in.
• I rise today in strong support of SCR 130, which does in April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in
• leave people in their despair and in their addiction and walk by.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through privileges of the floor recognizing Fresno State Ag Leadership Development Program students and members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The body also approved the Senate journals and took up several gubernatorial appointments, including confirmations to the Court Reporters Board and the California Law Revision Commission, each approved by roll call vote. The chamber then considered SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversaries of the California Coastal Act, Coastal Commission, and Coastal Conservancy. Supporters emphasized coastal access, habitat protection, public trails, and resilience, while one senator argued the commission can overrule local control and slow development. The resolution passed 27-4. The Senate also adopted SR 68 for Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with broad support focused on survivor advocacy and accountability, and SCR 130 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, which passed unanimously. Several bills were then approved on unanimous roll call, including SB 1058 on school nutrition procurement, SB 930 on encryption for school exam proctoring, SB 917 on winery sales at farmers’ markets, SB 1002 on continuity of out-of-state telehealth care, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment, SB 1285 on juvenile record dismissals, and SB 969 on remote developmental services. Later, SCR 131 called for an urgent, coordinated response to unsheltered homelessness, emphasizing interim shelter, permanent housing, and supportive services. Supporters said the state must stop normalizing encampments and better coordinate resources; one senator objected that the resolution did not sufficiently address self-sufficiency or alternatives to housing-first approaches. The resolution passed 34-0. The Senate also adopted SCR 157 honoring school bus drivers, approved the consent calendar, heard committee announcements, and adjourned in memory of Sandy Steers, a conservation advocate and longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.

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• IT ALSO MITIGATES THE IMPACT OF HIGH SCHOOL MOVES IN THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS AS WELL IS PARTNERSHIPS
• IS THERE ANYTHING THAT WE CAN DO IN ORDER TO GET THEM IN BROWARD.
• ENGAGING IN ALL THE SPORTS.
• IT OPENED IN 2011 AND I BEGAN IN 2012 IN NOVEMBER. OUR CAMPUS IS SURROUNDED BY FIVE BASES NEARBY.
• FROM WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED IN THE MILITARY TURNS IN THE COLLEGE CREDIT.