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• R.S. 33166, the purpose of this legislation is to repeal the last section of the county medical indigent
• repealed in 2022, and so the counties asked if we could do some code cleanup and repeal the final section
• If these issues get shoved back onto our counties, and we totally get rid of this section, it'll make
• There is one type of background check that I'm aware of that's addressed in section three of the bill
• The temporary care assistance section has struck out the requirement to check the state sex offender

Keywords: 989, all

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• Next, at the bottom of page 126, section 150, you're going to see a cross-reference to IDAPA, clarifying
• So you'll notice on page 145, section 51, that seeds planted for edible harvest must have an approved
• It was temporarily closed in this section to allow for quagga mussel treatment.
• Confirmation triggered an immediate delimit sampling with similar section of our known area of impact
• Leading now to page eight of your temporary rulebook, or page 149 of the pending, in section 135, Snake

Keywords: 989, all

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• So with that, in this section, what we added was, and I won't read the whole rule to you there, but at
• In six, in the same section, diagrams and designations of alcohol service areas for each event category
• In our IDAPA rule sections, we had a couple of sections on forms for reporting and cadence for reporting
• Vice Chair, I'd be happy to go through the pending rule section by section, or I'd be happy to stand

Keywords: 989, all

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• immediately upon the registrar's receipt of a notice of the voter's change of address submitted under Section
• Section 63.0011, Section 15.053, Section 15.021, Section 63.0011, Section 15.053.

Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law

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• Section 1182? What is 8 U.S.C. Section 1182?
• That is the Federal Code section, Title VIII, Section 1182, that describes terrorist activity and defines
• Section just to see what terrorist activity means because I don't think I see why anybody would publicly
• It's defined in section... Title 8, 1182, number four, Roman numeral four. All right, thank you.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Will this be like a page-by-page or section-by-section from what's currently the 10-year plan?
• For example, in the 2022 document, there's a fairly lengthy section about the levelized cost of energy
• For example, in the 2022 document, there's a fairly lengthy section about the levelized cost of energy
• to touch on to kind of valuable section to touch on to kind of discuss<00:50:51.440><c> with</c><00:
• of the report that tells us what section of the report that tells us what kind<00:52:00.000><c> of</

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh it's a technical amendment to section one of Technical amendment to section one of the bill that reworks
• Uh Senator this section of the bill.
• Section six reflects language worked.
• ><c> one</c><00:54:34.240><c> establishes</c> in article 2, section one establishes in article 2, section
• </c> um it's uh article 3 uh section um it's uh article 3 uh section uh uh uh six<01:05:48.240><c> and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Subsection A: Cannabis and manufactured cannabis products purchased pursuant to this section intended
• Support nothing in section products.
• 328G adding a new section on unlawful hemp retailing and distribution.
• OMCCR in that we are going to have a section 328G adding a new section on unlawful hemp retailing and
• We will insert sections 2, 3, 7-11, 26 to 29, and 32-34 from Senate Bill 1117, SD2.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 302, which would expand access to medical cannabis by removing the in-person provider-patient relationship requirement and related restrictions. The Department of Health supported the bill, and multiple advocates and organizations testified in support, including the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Alliance for Cannabis Reform, Marijuana Policy Project, and others. Supporters said the measure would improve access for patients, especially on outer islands, and some urged broader amendments allowing providers to certify cannabis for any medical condition and to speed registration and treat in-state and out-of-state patients equally. No opposition was heard, and the bill was left with no questions after testimony. The committee also heard HB 1052 HD1, which clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission may use universal service fund monies to provide free telecommunications access for individuals with print disabilities. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the DCCA Division of Consumer Advocacy, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Human Services, the Public Utilities Commission, and the National Federation of the Blind of Hawaii. Witnesses described the program as an important accessibility service that has been operating under prior appropriations and should continue under the universal service program. HB 1482, relating to controlled substances and hemp/synthetic cannabinoids, drew support from the Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Health, Honolulu Police Department, and others, with some comments from the Attorney General’s office. Supporters said the bill would clarify that delta-8 THC is a controlled substance and help enforcement against illegal hemp products and synthetic cannabinoids. Testimony and questioning focused on the need for better lab testing capacity, retail registry and age-gating, seizure authority, nuisance abatement, and possible use of special funds or appropriations to support enforcement. Members also discussed enforcement of illegal hemp businesses and whether additional funding or statutory changes would be needed. Finally, the committee took up HB 712, a 340B drug-discount measure affecting safety-net providers and contract pharmacies. Hospitals, health centers, and provider groups testified in support, saying the bill would protect access to discounted drugs and preserve funding for services such as chronic disease management, transportation, and specialty care. Pharmaceutical-industry representatives opposed the bill or sought amendments, arguing the 340B program has expanded beyond its original intent and lacks transparency, and they requested reporting or audit-like provisions to verify claims and revenues. Members questioned both sides about alleged abuse, the growth of contract pharmacies, and whether the bill should include transparency requirements before moving forward.

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• To be clear, we're opposed to section two of the bill only.
• So section two, as currently stands, allows the procurement code to be healthy.
• Section two, as currently stands, allows the procurement code to be healthy.
• So in our testimony, what we've done is we've recommended the removal of new section 302A-C, subsection
• </c><03:46:26.159><c> to</c> questions we'll be adding a section to questions we'll be adding a section

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Um and that is section one of the bill.
• Section<00:15:20.760><c> 2</c> Section 2 Section 2 um um um this<00:15:23.200><c> one</c><00:15:23.400
• Section 3 also potentially for that.
• Uh in section 1.14 on Thank you, Chair.
• ,</c> part of our commercial vehicle section, part of our commercial vehicle section, and<00:31:27.560

Bills: HF4062, HF4063, HF4065, HF3926, HF4216, HF3176, HF3728, HF3988, HF3865

Keywords: vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads

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• 291 l- 5D Hawaii revised Statute section 291 l- 5D authorizes<00:14:25.959><c> only</c><00:14:26.320
• 291 l- 5D be amended to purposes section 291 l- 5D be amended to replace<00:14:38.680><c> quote</c><
• </c><00:15:10.600><c> 291</c> not just only for Section 291 not just only for Section 291 l-4<00:15:13.040
• </c><00:23:27.960><c> and</c> these um the Des particular sections and these um the Des particular sections
• I'd like to revert... these sections and after getting prior these sections and after getting prior concurrence

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit. HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals. HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue. HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Next up, we have... both sections of the bill uh including both sections of the bill uh including language
• two, page three, lines 1 through 5 of this bill, and the section below that, section two, page three
• And then on the third section of their testimony, it says section three, page lines 5 to 9.
• three uh where it states um section on three uh where it states um section on their<02:54:54.760><c>
• We're going to take section two of HB 1142, that whole section, but on the fines section we're going

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided. HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt. The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.

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• It amends sections 2 and 3 of RSA 3109.
• That law has been in existence since 1995. go into section one of the bill and as I go into section one
• </c> the following section in that chapter. the following section in that chapter.
• </c><03:21:36.479><c> should</c> sentence in in the third section should sentence in in the third section
• </c> until a certain date, but in one section until a certain date, but in one section in<04:01:47.199

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 185, which would amend RSA 3109 to add timelines for OPLC’s complaint review and investigation process. Members reviewed the existing five-year limitation period for misconduct complaints and noted that the bill would add a 30-day deadline for the office to make a recommendation to the board and a 90-day deadline to complete investigations. Some members raised concerns that the new deadlines could conflict with the existing statute of limitations, create pressure to dismiss cases too quickly, and potentially undermine the separation between OPLC’s investigative role and the boards’ adjudicatory role established by House Bill 655. Nicholas Fry, OPLC general counsel, testified that the agency’s fiscal note originally assumed it would need roughly double its staff to meet the proposed deadlines, though a later amendment reduced that estimate somewhat. He said OPLC would still need additional personnel, including investigatory paralegals and a physician investigator for the Board of Medicine, to meet the timeframes. He also explained OPLC’s current complaint and hearing procedures, including new consumer-friendly correspondence, website guidance, and efforts by the enforcement division to improve transparency and communication with complainants and licensees. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors testified in support of the bill’s basic goal of speeding up intake and investigation, saying the 30-day intake/review period was reasonable and that the bill would not change OPLC’s role in that first step. He argued, however, that the investigation step is where delays occur, especially for lower-priority complaints, and that some cases have remained unresolved for years. Committee members also questioned how the added staffing costs would be paid, with discussion of whether they would come from license fees or the general fund. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• So that part is in the compensation part of Section, Article 4, Section 4 of the Constitution.
• Part of Article 4, Section 4 of the Constitution. So that deals with compensation.
• And so we're adding an additional section in Article 10, Section 23.1, which creates the Compensation
• So we're just getting rid of Section 171. That's going to revert back to present law. Thank you.
• So within that section of law, there's a section of law for the state, which was changed last year to

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, mostly dealing with open meetings, public records, election administration, and local government notice requirements. Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Jenkins would authorize electronic voting under the Open Meetings Law and apply retroactively to validate prior electronic votes; after brief discussion and support from the Louisiana Municipal Association, it was reported favorably. House Bill 1052 by Rep. Spell would exempt certain child advocacy center and multidisciplinary team work product, forensic interviews, and related sensitive records from public records disclosure to protect child abuse investigations; testimony from child advocacy organizations emphasized the need to prevent misuse of records and preserve court-controlled access, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 289 by Sen. Abraham, concerning confidentiality of certain university records and negotiations, was amended to clarify protections for proprietary research, donor confidentiality, and limited confidentiality for industry negotiations, then reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 218 by Sen. Talbot, allowing alternative certification programs for election officials if approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors, and Senate Bill 220, a technical correction regarding the official journal of the state, were both reported favorably. Senate Bill 161 by Sen. Seaball, repealing a requirement that certain high-salary unclassified state employees register vehicles in Louisiana, was also reported favorably after questions about its scope and purpose. The committee then took up House Bill 1193 by Rep. Sawyer, which authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to use indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts for maintenance and emergency work. CPRA officials said the model would speed small repairs and pre-construction tasks, improve efficiency, and mirror a similar DOTD approach; an amendment narrowed the public-records language and excluded design-build contracting. Members raised concerns about public records transparency and inclusion of minority and small contractors, but the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 249 by Rep. Green, a constitutional amendment creating an independent compensation commission for elected officials and tying adjustments to CPI, drew extensive debate over removing the legislature from setting salaries, the appointment structure, and whether the state could afford automatic increases. After opposition from several members and a roll-call vote, the bill failed to be reported, 6 yeas to 9 nays. Because HB 249 failed, the companion enabling bill, House Bill 248, was deferred. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 997 by Rep. Edmondson, which would let parishes, municipalities, and school boards use their own websites as an alternative to newspaper publication for public notices. Supporters from the Police Jury Association argued the bill would reduce duplicative costs, preserve all existing notice requirements, and simply add a third option alongside newspaper publication and newspaper-hosted digital publication. An amendment narrowed the bill to parishes, municipalities, and school boards, removing other political subdivisions. Members questioned transparency, enforcement, record retention, and whether the change would undermine newspapers; supporters said courts would still enforce notice requirements and that local governments already maintain the records. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• Section 1357(g), or 8 CFR Section 287.7.
• Section 1357(g), or 8 CFR Section 287.7, shall, upon the effective date of the Immigrant Safety Act,.
• And then we are going to renumber the sections accordingly. All right, so that's the amendment.
• To give you all a brief explanation of the amendment: at the top, Section 3, we're going to... ...give
• In Section 4, this new part of the bill will be structured similar to Section 3, and it prohibits public

Bills: SB100

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all

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• Right now, Alpine is specifically restricted by a section of the Texas Tax Code that requires them to
• This bill would add the City of Monahans to Section 351.0066(a) of the Texas Tax Code.
• HB 3500 adds Bastrop to Section 351.157 of the Tax Code.
• Thank you for this opportunity to present House Bill 2370 under Section 334. House Bill 2370.
• So House Bill 2370 amends Section 334.002 to expand eligibility.

Summary: The committee heard a long series of bills, most of them expanding or adjusting hotel occupancy tax or qualified hotel project authority for specific local governments. Measures discussed included HB 2404 for Childress County; HB 3066 for Allen’s Kalahari resort project; HB 4682 for Plano; HB 4683 for Anna; HB 3076 creating a project finance zone in Frisco; HB 3567 for Wichita County; HB 3715 for McAllen; HB 1039 for Alpine; HB 3182 for Burleson; HB 4926 for Grimes County; HB 4222 for Victoria County; HB 3377 for Katy; HB 4659 for Addison; HB 3241 for Georgetown; HB 4098 for Taylor; HB 3178 for Kerr County; HB 3179 for Mason County; HB 2289 for New Braunfels; HB 4412 for Kermit; HB 5165 for Monahans; HB 3500 for Bastrop; and HB 3169 for Carrollton. In each case, authors and local officials described tourism, convention, hotel, airport, or mixed-use development needs and argued the bills would help attract visitors, investment, and jobs. One non-hotel-tax bill, HB 4226, would exempt Texas food banks from sales tax on vehicle purchases and rentals, with testimony emphasizing the scale of food bank operations and the savings’ impact on meal delivery and disaster response. Testimony was generally supportive from city officials, economic development representatives, and industry groups such as the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association. Several witnesses described major private projects, including Kalahari in Allen, a proposed hotel and conference center in Addison, a mixed-use project in Georgetown, and a large development tied to Samsung growth in Taylor. For HB 4226, food bank representatives said the bill would help them purchase refrigerated trucks and other delivery vehicles, while an opponent questioned the fiscal note and the scope of the exemption. HB 4926 drew opposition from Camp Allen, whose representative argued a new county hotel tax would raise costs for guests and could hurt the retreat center’s operations. HB 3178 also drew an objection from a Kerr County resident who argued the tax would grow county government and pointed to event center losses, though the author said the revenue would support tourism-related county uses. The committee took no final votes on the bills in this transcript. After each bill was laid out and testimony concluded, the chair repeatedly asked whether there was objection to leaving the bill pending; in each instance, no objection was heard, and the bills were left pending. Several committee substitutes were offered and then withdrawn or noted as conforming drafts, but no bill was reported out or otherwise acted on beyond being left pending.

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• </c><00:56:51.640><c> 8</c> Rules section 8 Rules section 8 uh<00:56:53.000><c> Article</c><00:56:53.440
• Just quickly walking through the sections, section one is a change that refines the ability to approve
• Just quickly walking through the sections, section one is a change that refines the ability to approve
• Section three is the citation correction that I mentioned earlier.
• So that's why that change is made in section one.

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• Madam Speaker, it starts right at the beginning with the intent section.
• We need to state that clearly in the intent section of this proposal.
• That's not in this intent section. And there is an error, actually.
• So for that reason, I'm urging this important intent section amendment.
• Article 1, Section 1 of our Constitution, if I may read briefly, Madam Speaker. Please proceed.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

Summary: The House took up Second Substitute Senate Bill 5974, a bill modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, volunteers, youth cadets, and related law enforcement roles. Members first considered a striking amendment and then a series of floor amendments, with debate repeatedly focusing on sheriffs as elected constitutional officers, the scope of state authority over local law enforcement, and whether the bill would create unfunded mandates or practical problems for counties. Supporters of the bill and many amendments argued for clarifying language, local flexibility, and state payment for new requirements; opponents generally warned the bill would weaken elected sheriffs, impose costs on counties, or overreach into local control. Amendment 2343, which would have added intent language emphasizing that sheriffs are directly accountable to the electorate, was debated at length and defeated on a roll call vote, 41 yeas to 56 nays. Amendment 2373, shifting background-check costs to the state through the Washington State Patrol, was also defeated, 44 yeas to 53 nays. Amendment 2374, narrowing provisions affecting private security and specially commissioned officers, failed 41 to 56. Amendment 2369, clarifying rules for volunteers and youth cadets, failed 41 to 56. Amendment 2371, limiting surveillance-related provisions to situations requiring a warrant, failed 42 to 55. Amendment 2372, clarifying that only non-public information would be restricted from disclosure, also failed 41 to 56. Later, Amendment 2370, which would have aligned the bill’s definition of volunteer law enforcement officers with existing statute, was defeated 42 to 55. Finally, Amendment 2352, which would have exempted current sheriffs from the bill’s new decertification rules, was debated as a protection against changing the rules midstream but was opposed on the grounds that the bill already grandfathered in the one sheriff who did not meet the new experience requirement; the amendment’s vote was not completed in the excerpt provided. The transcript also begins with the Speaker signing several bills, including Substitute House Bill 1570 and Substitute Senate Bill 6248.

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• I move that the House conferees be allowed to exceed the differences in Section 71.012 and Section 1
• 71.012 and Section 1 of the Senate Substitute for House Bill 2818.
• We had to go to conference to work out those sections as well.
• It's also in our Constitution in Article 1, Section 30.
• It's also in our Constitution in Article 1, Section 30.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• that happened in the House that didn't get noticed until it had gone through, which is to delete section
• three and then renumber original section four to read as three.
• Section three was a repeal of the detached accessory dwelling units. Just makes sense. I struck it.
• That section and how the bill is currently passed by the House adds needed clarity.
• That section and how the bill is currently passed by the House adds needed clarity.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all