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• Get you more specific information on the interpretation of that language. >> Sure, sure.
• That's how I interpret that section. That's when that section should be used.
• But that's that's my interpretation to that Section. Thank you.
• I guess there there there's not a lot of green space in the way the law is interpreted.
• This bill establishes the capital offense outside of the current statutory framework of commercial sex

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The interpretation by the employers is that it’s on a one-per-contract basis, but we argue that it’s
• The interpretation by the employers is that it’s on a one-per-contract basis, but we argue that it’s
• The interpretation by the employers is that it’s on a one-per-contract basis, but we argue that it’s
• But we’re also seeing this type of interpretation being exercised in Hawaii County as well, Hilo as well
• But we’re also seeing this type of interpretation being exercised in Hawaii County as well, Hilo as well

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Labor and Technology heard several labor-related measures. SB 183 would allow arbitration to resolve disputes over state and county contributions to the EUTF benefits trust fund; labor groups supported it, and the committee advanced it with amendments. SB 185, concerning indebtedness to the state, drew support from unions and discussion with DAGS about tiered repayment options for lower-paid employees; DAGS said the system could be programmed to accommodate the bill, and the measure was also advanced with amendments. SB 458 would expand the definition of employer for wage-payment laws to include the state and counties when no comparable public-employee provision exists; HSTA testified in support, citing repeated delayed pay for teachers, while DAGS and county representatives raised operational concerns. The committee deferred SB 458 for further administrative work. SB 425, on qualified community rehabilitation programs and the aggregate contract cap, was advanced with technical amendments after UPW said employers were splitting contracts to exceed the statutory threshold. The committee also considered SB 1287, which would apply unfair and deceptive practices law to tipped food and beverage establishments and require tip-pool signage with wage-division contact information. The Attorney General’s office recommended a savings clause to avoid retroactive application issues, and the committee passed the bill with amendments. SB 1660 would require hospitality employers to adopt anti-harassment measures, training, panic buttons, and anti-retaliation protections; the Commission on the Status of Women and worker advocates supported it, while DLIR noted existing complaint systems and the need for rulemaking. The committee adopted amendments incorporating sexual assault hotline information, panic-button guidance, and employer flexibility on translation languages, then passed the bill with amendments. SB 631, relating to the Department of Human Resources Development, was deferred, with the chair noting a prior law already allows departments to screen and select applicants from initial pools.

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• essentially carry out our statutory essentially carry out our statutory obligations<00:36:43.400
• That's just part of the statutory responsibility of the fund, is to spend out of it.
• We have members of the public who attend who are deaf, for whom ASL English interpreters are needed,
• We have members of the public who attend who are deaf, for whom ASL English interpreters are needed,
• <05:29:52.638> of disability um per the interpretation of disability um per the interpretation

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard the Banking Department’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget presentation from Commissioner Amelia Galeri. She described the department as a self-funded consumer protection regulator overseeing two main areas: the Banking Trust Division, which supervises state-chartered banks, credit unions, and trust companies, and the Consumer Credit Division, which oversees more than 7,000 licensees including mortgage and money transmitter businesses. She said the department’s budget is about 86% salaries and benefits, with 53 positions all filled, and explained that the agency funds itself through fees, fines, and end-of-year assessments on regulated entities. Galeri said the department is facing workload growth from several directions: continued growth in the trust industry, increased fintech supervision, and a new requirement to regularly examine auto dealers that take finance applications, which adds about 300 exams over two fiscal years. She said the department was directed to flat-fund its budget based on 2025 levels but was allowed to increase travel and training. To stay within that limit, she said the department reduced office space, went paperless, converted administrative and licensing positions into examiner positions, and expects to defund an embedded DOJ database administrator position once a new SharePoint system is fully implemented. Members asked about how the department’s revenue and assessments work, including whether fees were increasing and how much existing banks would pay. Galeri said fees are not being raised, most banks pay little or no fines, and assessments are based largely on asset size, with trust companies paying the bulk. She also explained that fines are set by statute, generally capped at $2,500 per violation for consumer credit entities, and said she would not recommend increasing that cap. The committee then voted to accept the Banking Department’s budget proposal as presented in HQ1, with a motion and second and no discussion. The transcript then moved to the Department of Energy budget. Commissioner Jared Chakin and Chief of Operations Lenny Radio discussed federal program funding, including LIHEAP fuel assistance and weatherization. They said the apparent drop in fuel assistance funding from FY 2024 actuals to the budgeted amount is due to the loss of ARPA and CARES Act supplemental funds, while weatherization remains a federally constrained program with a waiting list and limited flexibility. Members also asked about a proposed transfer from the renewable energy fund; staff said the transfer would still allow the department to carry out its statutory duties for the year, though the committee deferred deeper discussion until House Bill 2.

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• <00:03:36.720> It keeping the current statutory scheme.
• It keeping the current statutory scheme.
• Some interpret the exclusion of the first 24 hours differently.
• Some interpret the exclusion of the first 24 hours differently.
• Minutes too late, according to the interpretation of this law.

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order

Transcript Highlights:

• The committee's role is procedural and statutory, not policy-driven.
• First of all, the statutory authority. Do they have the statutory authority?
• Make sure that it's That you interpret it based strictly on the statute and the context of that statute
• Did they have statutory requirements? Did they have specific and explicit statutory requirements?

Keywords: 914, all

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• It is consistent with the way that interpretation of the law has been upheld by federal courts, including
• the FEC's interpretation.
• We're just adopting the Texas statutory language on what a member is in a non-profit.
• And by, for example, getting rid of the statutory requirement that we mail these late notices, it would
• staff has been working on, taking what they can that does not require statutory change, like some of

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• reference or non-statutory reference, as the case may be.
• that could be that would be interpreted that could be that would be interpreted as<02:58:20.560>
• <04:30:04.000> So<04:30:04.319> HP591 without statutory guardrails.
• So HP591 without statutory guardrails.
• should be exempt from basic statutory should be exempt from basic statutory standards<04:30:32.319

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I understand the importance of fair compensation for employees; however, the current interpretation of
• All legislation should be clearly defined, leaving no room for shifting interpretations that disrupt
• All legislation should be clearly defined, leaving no room for shifting interpretations that disrupt
• All legislation should be clearly defined, leaving no room for shifting interpretations that disrupt
• of the regulation their interpretation of the regulation so<00:24:46.080> that's<00:24:46.360

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 91,500 and then another transfer of 25,000 that is made from this agency to the Sign Language Interpreting
• We have Dennis, Amy, Myra, and we also have Jessica who's the staff interpreter.
• She's been a wonderful staff interpreter for our agency.
• You know, every time we have a statutory raise, all state employees get two or 3, we don't get fully
• And they're statutory members including family members who are not guardians, family members who are

Keywords: 996, all

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• Nothing really substantive; they're just a statutory cleanup, if you will. So with that, Mr.
• I say probably; it's likely being interpreted different ways in different situations.
• That's why I think we still need to do something statutory. This may not be it.
• That's why I would think we still need to do something statutory. This may not be it.
• That's why I think we still need to do something statutory. This may not be it.

Summary: The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion. OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated. The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.

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• I was the former chief of interpretation and education at Voyageurs National Park on February 14th, after
• <00:04:43.199> and former Chief of interpretation and former Chief of interpretation and education
• changes related to the statutory changes related to the permitting<01:16:15.920> process<01:16
• For example, the purpose of state parks is primarily to preserve, protect, and interpret the natural
• <01:38:42.920> the<01:38:43.080> natural protect and interpret the natural protect

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You can go look at the statutory references I cited. Happy to provide them to you.
• Where's the definition of public bodies in your bill, or is there a reference to another statutory definition
• Because you said in the bill, it says 'no public bodies,' and usually, there would be some sort of statutory
• I guess there's one phrase that I had issues with, and that is language that the court must interpret
• preponderance of the evidence, well, but the way it appears is the court is supposed to, in my interpretation

Bills: HB1016, HB1453, HB1992, HB2015, HB2940, HB2959, HB2997, HB3037, HB3045, HB3053, HB3087, HB3267, HB3301, HB3453, HB3495, HB3521, HB3581, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3662, HB3691, HB3695, HB3697, HB3742, HB3743, HB3845, HB4058, HB4125, HB4198, HB4227, HB4425

Keywords: minors, content creation, trust account, compensation, civil action, digital content, Oklahoma statutes, foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, motor vehicles, towing services, combination vehicles, wrecker fees, possessory lien, landlord

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• 03:10.799> the<00:03:10.920> sign<00:03:11.239> language<00:03:11.640> interpreters
• attest to the sign language interpreters attest to the sign language interpreters uh<00:03:12.799
• This is consistent with the statutory requirements of other law enforcement officials to be POP certified
• This is consistent with the statutory requirements of other law enforcement officials to be POP certified
• requirements of other law statutory requirements of other law enforcement<00:27:25.679> officials

Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 01:55 Attendance Roll Call 02:10 HB 422 Discussion 03:35 HB 422 Vote 04:55 HB 6 Discussion 11:30 HB 6 Vote 16:45 HB 87 Discussion 20:22 HB 87 Vote 21:43 HB 255 Discussion 24:33 HB 255 Vote 26:19 HB 437 Discussion 29:09 HB 437 Vote 30:25 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 6, sponsored by Rep. Wade Williams, which would require administrative regulations with a major economic impact of $500,000 or more over two years to go through the legislature. Williams argued the bill would rein in regulatory overreach, improve transparency, and still allow emergency regulations. Several members raised concerns about executive-branch authority and the role of subject-matter experts, while others supported the bill as a way to improve communication and legislative oversight. The bill passed on a roll call vote and was sent to the House floor. The committee then considered House Bill 87, sponsored by Rep. Emily Callaway, with a committee substitute adopted first. The bill is aimed at reducing barriers for people with felony records who are seeking occupational licenses, while preserving existing public hiring practices for cities and counties. Callaway said the changes were mostly technical and intended to make the process more transparent, with no fiscal impact. The committee approved the bill, and it passed with the committee substitute. House Bill 255, sponsored by Rep. Amy Neighbors, also passed with a committee substitute. The measure updates and modernizes the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy statutes, which sponsors said have not been substantially revised since 1958. Supporters said the bill clarifies outdated language, defines terms more clearly, and better reflects current practice, including physical therapist assistants. The chairman noted the long effort to update the practice act and praised the work of the stakeholders involved. Finally, House Bill 437, sponsored by Rep. Tony Hampton, was presented as a cleanup bill for alcohol beverage control law. It would limit state and local ABC administrators and investigators from making arrests unless they are POP certified, while leaving their other authority intact. Hampton and supporting witnesses said the change would align the statute with other law enforcement certification requirements and help keep civilian administrators from being put in harm’s way. The transcript ends during discussion of this bill, with no final vote shown.

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• We understand that the proponents are seeking a statutory change to address a specific issue in their
• We understand that the proponents are seeking a statutory change to address a specific issue in their
• We understand that the proponents are seeking a statutory change to address a specific issue in their
• <01:13:12.640> and intersections, how to interpret and intersections, how to interpret and
• by aligning some of these statutory by aligning some of these statutory targets<01:29:04.719>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I also owe a debt of gratitude to former Representative Neil Kirk, now a member of my office's statutory
• of my office's statutory advisory board. of my office's statutory advisory board.
• And so I've seen where settlement agreements almost fell apart because of different people interpreting
• <00:31:59.279> things different people interpret things different people interpret things
• >> I think it could be interpreted. >> I think it could be interpreted.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . >> Understood that the law is interpreted people interpreted it as saying... >> Right. >> So we have
• > as >> is interpreted people interpreted it as >> is interpreted people interpreted
• >> Interpretation of the statute >> Interpretation of the statute >> um<00:47:00.800
• > >> um possibly the interpretation is >> um possibly the interpretation is unclear.<00:47
• there may be a statutory requirement. there may be a statutory requirement.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The meeting began with a budget presentation from the Office of Capital Post Conviction. Director Chrissy Noble described the office’s work representing death-row clients in state postconviction, federal habeas, clemency, and related matters, and said the Legislature has historically funded the office with enough flexibility to handle unpredictable cases. She highlighted four pending actual-innocence cases, including matters involving false forensics and a shaken-baby syndrome challenge, and noted that such cases often require multiple experts. She also cited a recent example where the office was appointed to a case shortly before an execution date was set, and said flexible spending authority allowed the office to secure experts and file on time. The office asked to retain any remaining special-fund cash balance into FY26 and said it had not requested additional salary funding for FY26 because the increase was already handled through flexibility; members praised the office’s work and no vote was taken. The committee then heard from the Ethics Commission. Staff explained requests for salary realignment, additional funding for a part-time hearing officer who handles public records and open meetings cases, and a small amount for fuel/food that was described as a system-related placeholder. The commission said it had a backlog because complaints have become more numerous and complex, and that more funding would allow the hearing officer to process more cases. Members also discussed a prior $10,000 system request that had lapsed and was later found to have been underestimated; the commission said the earlier figure came from an initial quote and the later $25,000 estimate reflected the actual cost. The chairman and members commended the commission’s work, and no formal action was taken. Finally, the Administrative Office of Courts presented its budget requests. The office outlined a deficit appropriation request tied to county-funded court reporter increases, funding for two newly appointed judges, special-judge appointment costs, and death benefits for a court administrator in Warren County. The discussion then focused on judicial salaries, with the office noting Mississippi ranks near the bottom nationally in trial and Supreme Court judge pay, though a cost-of-living adjustment would place the state around 27th. The office said its request follows State Personnel Board recommendations and that it is also seeking a possible increase in filing fees to support the Judicial Operations Fund, which helps cover salary costs not paid from general funds. Members discussed redistricting, special appointments, and the possibility of using fee revenue rather than general funds to support future increases; no vote was taken.

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• How, what principles guide you when you interpret our state constitution when there may be ambiguity
• If there is ambiguity, then our case law and experts have put out canons of statutory construction that
• One, it has to do with statutory interpretation, constitutional or the Delaware Code.
• a better job of, for judicial officers to feel that perhaps they're able to do a better job of interpreting
• And it may be, it is the fact that even if it's ambiguous, canons of interpretation are going to be more

Summary: The Senate Executive Committee met in hybrid format and first considered two gubernatorial judicial appointments. Morgan T. Zurn, nominated to the Delaware Supreme Court, described her background in public service, the Court of Chancery, DOJ, and federal clerkship, and answered extensive questions about judicial philosophy, precedent, statutory interpretation, access to justice, AI and deepfakes, corporate law stability, civility, social media, and public confidence in the courts. Christy N. Vitola, nominated to be Commissioner of Family Court, discussed her Delaware upbringing, legal career in family law and child support, and experience with pro se litigants and high-volume dockets; she was questioned about handling family court cases efficiently, the best interests of the child, and correcting calculation errors. No votes on the nominations were taken during the portion shown. The committee then moved to legislation. House Bill 443, concerning background checks for volunteers and mentors in the Department of Education’s mentoring program, was presented as a technical update to allow DOE to continue receiving wrap-back reports and to ensure mentors undergo state and federal criminal background checks. There was no public comment or committee debate on the bill. House Bill 431 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Representative Bush and Senator Hoffner, would allow composting of yard waste, food residue, and other organic materials to divert waste from landfills, extend landfill life, reduce disposal costs, support farmers by returning nutrients to the soil, and reduce methane emissions; it also preserves county/local control over siting and inspection. Senator Townsend asked whether composting was currently allowed, and Senator Hoffner explained that the bill would authorize it under the stated controls. No public comment was offered on either bill. At the close of the meeting, the chair noted that the bills and nominee backers had been circulated for signatures. Senator Hocker moved to adjourn, Senator Townsend seconded, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• They should not be interpreting.
• And it's good for us to state... ...and how we get to where we are, they should not be interpreting.
• No one should be interpreting any kind of changes that we make here as an indication of intent.
• to interpret what our statutes say and how they should be read.
• Now, you only go to the rules of statutory construction if the statute's not clear, right?

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• And like I said, it's statutory, so I don't have a choice.
• In Virginia this session, lawmakers retained opiate-related statutory language when addressing kratom
• DCS does use this existing statutory definition to intervene in cases, which means separating mothers
• This interpretation renders the rape shield law meaningless, as anyone who has experienced sexual abuse
• Violates constitutional rights, exceeds statutory authority, or engages in fraud or willful misconduct

Bills: SB1067, SB1234, SB1285, SB1295, SB1392, SB1413, SB1436, SB1470, SB1476, SB1489, SB1512, SB1535, SB1540, SB1556, SB1568, SB1569, SB1570, SB1573, SB1585, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1635, SB1644, SB1647, SB1648, SB1650, SB1653, SB1654, SB1655, SB1656, SB1657, SB1658, SB1661, SB1662, SB1664, SB1666, SB1667, SB1669, SB1709, SB1720, SB1723, SB1725, SB1743, SB1746, SB1748, SB1755, SB1786, SB1820, SB1822, SB1829, SCR1027, SCR1040, SCR1048

Keywords: tax lien, property tax lien, real property tax lien, foreclosure, right of redemption, redeem, excess proceeds, county abatement lien, abatement lien, lien priority, assessment lien, easement, county treasurer, certificate of purchase, tax delinquency, delinquent property taxes, property owner equity, judgment foreclosure, title report, Arizona Revised Statutes

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then took up a long agenda of election, criminal justice, corrections, and county-government bills. Early election measures included SB 1436, requiring ballot language for certain school override and bond elections to estimate the secondary property tax impact; SB 1568, requiring election systems’ internal clocks to stay within 60 seconds of official time and making violations a misdemeanor; SB 1569, limiting special election board members from collecting or processing voter registration while assisting confined voters; and SB 1746, requiring voting centers to supplement rather than replace precinct polling places, requiring public offices and schools to provide polling space, and closing schools on primary and general election days for in-service training. SB 1436 and SB 1568 were eventually given do-pass recommendations, SB 1569 also passed committee, and SB 1746 passed despite concerns raised about school safety and access. Some bills were held earlier in the meeting and voted on later after testimony concluded. The committee also heard SB 1295, which would allow the Department of Corrections to release certain seriously ill inmates to contracted medical institutions if they qualify for ALTCS, with an amendment replacing disability language with illness-based criteria; the sponsor described it as a cost-saving measure that could shift care costs to federal programs. SB 1067, the so-called Gila County blight bill, would let counties place abatement costs for rubbish, debris, and dilapidated buildings on property tax bills and liens; county officials testified that it would help recover cleanup costs for blighted properties and heirs’ property, and it passed unanimously. SB 1413 would remove the $100,000 cap on restitution for serious injury or death caused by moving violations and passed after the sponsor said the cap had already been found unconstitutional. SB 1476 would make child neglect a class six felony when a custodian exposes a newborn to dangerous or narcotic drugs or causes fetal alcohol syndrome; supporters framed it as accountability and child protection, while opponents warned it could deter treatment and worsen family separation. The bill passed on a split vote. Later, the committee considered several criminal-justice and public-safety bills. SB 1512 would expand the definition of vulnerable adult and broaden “position of trust and confidence” for theft cases involving seniors and other vulnerable adults; testimony highlighted scams and exploitation of grieving or isolated elders, and the bill passed. SB 1585 would regulate sex-offender-specific evaluations, treatment, and polygraph services through the Sex Offender Management Board, add a surcharge fund and assessment on sexual-offense convictions, and appropriate funds to DPS; supporters said it would create uniform standards, while opponents questioned the need for additional fees, and it passed. SB 1662 would require probation conditions to be the least restrictive necessary and tailored to a defendant’s risk and needs; supporters from the Justice Action Network and criminal-defense advocates said it would improve rehabilitation and public safety, and it passed. The committee also began SB 1664, which would change constable petition-signature requirements in Maricopa and Pima counties, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and vote on that bill.

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• on how... ...might be a different interpretation on how certain standards are applied.
• And what you've been doing in the past is not the correct way, according to our interpretation, despite
• CCIDC, as a statutory creation, is mandated to have open meetings, and yet in two back-to-back sunset
• There is no justification for continuing a statutory certification body that has repeatedly failed the
• There is no justification for continuing a statutory certification body that has repeatedly failed the

Keywords: 987, senate, all