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• Forged drones, we have a great startup company in Albuquerque called Firescape that is actually using
• For contributions to nonprofits conducting fire mitigation or providing scholarships.
• So we have organizations like the Forest Steward Guild who already do wildfire mitigation.
• You can use these funds for anything from flood control to non-point source pollution mitigation and
• Include workforce because you're going to need a trained workforce to be able to help mitigate.

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• In essence, this provision allows law enforcement to use a drone to document critical information that
• The language in this bill would grant law enforcement explicit permission to use a drone.
• I would assume that they're not just letting anyone grab the drone.
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, I've been involved in the drone issue since 2015, trying to get
• that drones are being used more and more.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• The bill takes the current prohibitions for drones and applies a criminal penalty instead of the current
• In other words, if it's not okay to fly a drone today, it's not okay to fly a drone tomorrow, but we
• It's not okay to fly a drone tomorrow, but we won't force farmers to hire a lawyer to protect their private
• The bill also adds a new crime of harassing any Floridians with drones.
• simple act of flying over a park, but gathering together to essentially attack people with a group of drones

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met and considered four bills. SB 178, by Senator Rouson, created an agronomic study to be conducted by Florida A&M University, subject to appropriation, to identify viable crops or products for land taken out of production by disease or weather and to assess environmental and economic impacts; it passed unanimously and was reported favorably. SB 980, by Senator Bernard, created a one-year Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program within FDACS to help postsecondary institutions address student hunger through task forces, SNAP assistance, food pantries, and related measures; DACS support was noted, one student government representative appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 786, by Chair Truenow, prohibited assignment of assessments on agricultural improvements for agricultural purposes on lands classified as agriculture; it also passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 700, the FDACS “farm bill,” via a strike-all amendment. The amendment included a broad package of technical and substantive changes, including restrictions on additives to public water systems, limits on ESG considerations in agricultural lending, criminal penalties related to drone harassment, updates to disaster loan programs, truth-in-labeling provisions, charity registration changes, on-farm worker housing provisions, and support for FFA and 4-H dues. A major point of discussion was the provision preempting local governments from deciding whether to fluoridate water; supporters argued for statewide consistency and consumer choice, while opponents, including the Florida Dental Association and local officials, warned it would remove local control and harm public health, especially for low-income residents. Other speakers addressed concealed carry due process concerns, landowner rights, and labeling issues. The strike-all was adopted, and CS/SB 700 was reported favorably, with some senators noting they would continue working on concerns before later stops. At the end of the meeting, Senator Burton asked to be recorded as voting yes on SB 178, SB 980, and SB 786, and the committee agreed. The chair also welcomed Warner University agriculture policy students visiting the Capitol, and the meeting adjourned without objection.

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• House Bill 19 establishes basic protections for citizens from unauthorized surveillance via drone of
• actor, so this bill has adequate protections for legitimate use of drones for all legitimate business
• Whereas right now, you can't shoot the drone down; you can't sue them.
• Whereas right now, you can't shoot the drone down; you can't sue them.
• down you you can't sue them this Drone down you you can't sue them this gives<00:02:28.280> you

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:12 Attendance Roll Call: 01:12 HB 19 (Rep. Hodgson): 01:41 HB 54 (Rep. Banta): 04:01 HB 313 (Rep. King): 06:24 HB 473 (Rep. Branscum): 08:04 HB 196 (Rep. Wheeler for Rep. Blanton): 10:01 Adjournment: 28:08, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor met for its fifth meeting of the 2025 session, took roll, established a quorum, and considered several bills. The committee first heard House Bill 19, which would create protections against unauthorized drone surveillance of people and private property and allow injunctive relief and civil actions. Representative John Hodgson said the bill was intended to protect privacy while preserving legitimate drone uses, and the committee reported the bill favorably on a 10-0 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 54, which would allow work hours earned through dual credit programs to count toward apprenticeship or licensing requirements in certain trades. Representative Banta and witness Brian Miller said the measure had been worked out with labor interests and would help students in career pathways. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. House Bill 313, a cleanup measure related to last year’s consumer data privacy legislation, was also presented and passed unanimously with a favorable expression. The most extensive discussion centered on House Bill 196, which would change the number of mine emergency technicians required on coal mine shifts, especially for smaller mines. Senator Philip Wheeler presented the bill in place of Representative Blandon, arguing that smaller mines were struggling to meet current staffing requirements and that the UMWA was neutral. Stella Morris and Courtney Rhoads opposed the bill, with Morris describing the 2005 death of her husband in a mining accident and Rhoads arguing the change would reduce mine safety and roll back protections adopted after that tragedy. Several senators explained their votes, citing the balance between coal jobs and miner safety. The bill passed 7-4 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• hands-on learning, creating the first Lego League challenge, Vex robotics competition, and aerial drones
• Vex robotics competition and aerial Vex robotics competition and aerial drones<00:07:05.680> competition
• <00:07:06.160> aerial<00:07:06.560> drones drones competition aerial drones drones
• competition aerial drones competition<00:07:08.319> his<00:07:08.520> dedication<00:07:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• This is specifically about how to accommodate and mitigate some of the impacts on the transportation
• keying into doing long-term monitoring and improvements for that environmental mitigation.
• So, some legislative ways that we feel could help mitigate some of the challenges we have.
• So, how are we mitigating?
• We drone on about it over and over.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on the Joint Transportation Committee study of transportation impacts if the Lower Snake River dams were removed. WSDOT and Jacobs described the study’s phases, including current work on geology, infrastructure risk, and a total logistics cost model. They explained that the study is examining how freight now moved by barge—especially wheat, fertilizer, and wood—could shift to rail and roads, and they outlined several scenarios ranging from no-dam future conditions to new unit-train terminals, short-line rail options, and a combined “many solutions” scenario. Members asked about irrigation, impacts in Idaho and Oregon, port capacity, emissions, competition, EV trucks, and whether the model could estimate transportation effects if grain volumes decline. The presenters said the study assumes current production levels continue, does not model irrigation changes or broader farm-economics impacts, but does account for transloading costs and can estimate transportation impacts under different volume assumptions. WSU’s independent review team said the model has improved substantially but still needed refinement, especially in routing, road data, and spatial detail, and that stakeholder engagement had been strong though delayed by model development. No votes were taken. The committee then received a presentation on the alternative sidewalk funding study. Staff and consultants said the study is exploring ways local governments could sustainably fund sidewalk maintenance, repair, and new construction, using a statewide survey, interviews, national research, and case studies in eight jurisdictions. They noted sidewalks are important for pedestrian safety and connectivity, but there is no dedicated funding source in Washington, and existing grants and local revenue tools are highly competitive or limited. The consultants highlighted sidewalk fees or utility-style charges as the most promising option to study, while a parcel tax was largely set aside because of state property-tax uniformity concerns. Members asked whether the study would duplicate existing funding or add to current taxes, and how a sidewalk fee would be collected; the consultants said the goal is to expand local options, not mandate adoption, and that fees would likely be billed through utilities rather than property taxes. A preliminary draft report is due December 15, with a final report due in mid-June. Next, staff gave a brief update on the ocean-going vessels study, which is examining shore power and emissions rules for vessels at berth. The presenter explained that federal Clean Air Act rules and California waiver authority create legal limits on how far Washington can go if it wants to adopt similar standards, and that deviations from California’s approach can increase litigation risk. The report will summarize stakeholder outreach and will be presented in draft form at the next JTC meeting. Finally, county engineers from Chelan and Douglas counties began a presentation on county transportation challenges, with the association’s director emphasizing collaboration with state agencies and local partners on issues such as fish passage barriers and infrastructure needs. The county presentation was only beginning when the transcript ended, and no committee action or votes were recorded.

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• Ivermectin-treated feed would provide an effective repellent to mitigate the spread of the nuisance pest
• That includes the drone surveillance, which alone has covered tens of thousands of acres.
• the movement of the fly in Mexico to which are essential in identifying and mitigating the movement
• These are an important step forward in identifying the suite of tools available to mitigate wildlife
• But I think we’ve got to do something not only to mitigate the problem today, but to get more flies.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• know, this is a three-year program, readiness program for career development, integration around drones
• Drones and robotics, give you an example.
• In Ohio, in August last year, one contract, ag and drones, $900 million, to a business.
• It has the most favorable, we think, drone regulation in the country.
• But it should be used. ...drone market here that a lot of people don't even know about or don't talk

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony on the economic and practical effects of Arkansas’s raw milk law, Act 698. Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm said the law allowed his family farm to expand from 8 to 12 cows, serve about 150 families, add retail sales of raw cheese, and increase annual sales by roughly $50,000. He argued that raw milk production supports small farms, improves food security by keeping milk production in-state, and should be paired with optional state inspection and certification so producers could access USDA grants and other value-added opportunities. Committee members asked about herd management, safety practices, labeling, consumer education, and whether a voluntary inspection system could be created without leading to more regulation. Ballard said his farm follows sanitary practices, chills milk quickly, uses educational materials for customers, and has not had any reported illnesses among customers. Members also discussed broader concerns about raw milk safety, including E. coli, sick animals, and whether state agencies should provide more guidance or training. Several lawmakers expressed support for consumer choice and for small producers, while others emphasized the need for clear standards and accountability. The discussion also touched on the decline of commercial dairies in Arkansas, the role of the health department, and whether state certification would be limited to in-state sales. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container-based agriculture as a response to food insecurity and workforce needs. Bolden described retrofitted shipping containers that can grow produce year-round with low water use, and said the model could be paired with career and technical education, drones, robotics, and agribusiness training in schools and communities. He said pilot projects are underway or planned with the Little Rock School District, Southwest High School, UAPB, and other partners, and estimated that five regional hubs could have significant economic impact while creating jobs and reducing food deserts. Members asked about target communities, costs, energy needs, crop types, and how the model would work in rural areas; Bolden said the approach is a public-private partnership intended to support local farmers, schools, and community food access. No votes were taken on Bolden’s proposal, and the meeting adjourned after questions concluded.

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• Members, Senate Bill 1441 clarifies that only flying a drone in the airspace of a designated critical

Bills: SB372, SB1224, SB1232, SB1264, SB1330, SB1381, SB1441, SB1450, SB1589, SB1618, SB1936, SB1980, SB2011, SB2030

Keywords: SB372, firearms, gun rights, lawful carry, concealed carry, open carry, handgun license, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, weapons policy, gun law, school safety, private school, public school, college campus, university campus, technology center, courthouse, government buildings, municipal buildings, county courthouse

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• This will allow the use of digital tools like aerial or satellite images to inspect property, not drones
• So, are we excluding drones? I know currently they use aircraft and satellite imagery.
• So, we're this is to exclude drones from being part of the fleet that can inspect property Thank you
• Does the Bill or do our laws right now specifically prohibit the use of drones?
• And in that, it is excluding the possibility of using drones as as a safeguard for privacy concerns,

Bills: SB1280, SB1392, SB1393, SB1395, SB1400, SB1405, SB1832, SB1839, SB1989, SB2001, SB2143

Keywords: excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing

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• So this is also a safety hazard that we could mitigate with the passing of this bill.
• So this is also a safety hazard that we could mitigate with the passing of this bill.
• In Eden Prairie, we are also considered an area leader in our use of drones for search and rescue.
• considered an area leader in our<00:31:47.120> use<00:31:47.279> of<00:31:47.519> drones
• our use of drones for search and rescue. our use of drones for search and rescue.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• uh<00:51:48.680> of<00:51:49.079> uavs<00:51:49.599> or<00:51:50.079> drones
• <00:51:51.079> um<00:51:51.319> in<00:51:51.599> in of of uh of uavs or drones
• um in in of of uh of uavs or drones um in in pursuit<00:51:53.119> in<00:51:53.319> in
• anything so that someday this group will shrink in size because the prevalence of abuse will be mitigated
• abuse<01:27:04.480> um<01:27:05.440> will<01:27:05.639> be<01:27:05.880> mitigated

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Duggan [ID: member_1146], CS for CS House Bill 1175, a bill to be entitled an act relating to mitigation
• This protects Floridians from bad actors using drones to harm them.
• the growing concerns regarding public safety and national security threats. posed by the misuse of drones
• Members, Florida needs to be forward-thinking in oversight of technology like drones that can be used
• Some of what we are experiencing is what role AI can play to mitigate challenges and enhance some of

Bills: SB 5, SJR 3, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972, SB 365, SB 1786, SB 5, SJR 3, HB 14, HB 43, HB 36, HB 26, HB 149, HB 121, HB 206, HB 136, HB 3114, HB 2733, HB 1732, HB 3700, HB 467, HB 1130, HB 1846, HB 1442, HB 1147, HB 2176, HB 2701, HB 805, HB 2890, HB 1154, HB 1644, HB 2118, HB 1718, HB 2488, HB 2596, HB 2468, HB 484, HB 2578, HB 3204, HB 1041, HB 307, HB 685, HB 538, HB 2525, HB 3125, HB 2027, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 106, HB 18, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, tax exemption, intellectual disability

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• The first line item you see in our O&M is a $15 million request for fire mitigation.
• If you go down towards the end of the table, we have the H-3 mitigation work.
• to help with the traffic mitigation to help with the traffic mitigation during<02:00:28.560>
• <02:21:34.520> ghg big push was towards mitigation ghg big push was towards mitigation ghg
• And then a slide on fire mitigation—that's going well, you know.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee held an informational briefing with the University of Hawaiʻi, led by new President Wendy Hensel and Vice President for Budget and Finance Calbert Young. Hensel outlined the university system’s scope, student demographics, research activity, and campus missions, emphasizing four strategic priorities: serving Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi, student success, workforce development, and economic diversification through innovation and research. She highlighted the system’s enrollment, research funding, and the roles of Mānoa, Hilo, West Oʻahu, the community colleges, and specialized institutions such as JABSOM and the Cancer Center. Young then reviewed the budget request, focusing largely on making prior one-time appropriations permanent and supporting recurring needs. Items included funding for Mānoa athletics, the Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology, K-12 teacher education, Pamantasan Council support, Hilo programs, Windward’s mental health technician certificate, Maui’s practical nursing bridge program, and student support positions such as financial aid and admissions counselors. He also described workforce-related requests tied to nursing expansion at Mānoa and West Oʻahu, as well as facilities support at West Oʻahu. A major portion of the testimony addressed the university’s two Kakaʻako medical facilities. Young explained that declining tobacco settlement and cigarette tax revenues are no longer sufficient to cover debt service for JABSOM and the Cancer Center, so the governor’s budget includes general fund support to supplement those obligations. He also described a regents-approved request not included in the governor’s proposal: expanding the Hawaiʻi Promise financial aid program to the four-year campuses, estimated at about $11–12 million. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• <00:31:37.399> to<00:31:37.600> document<00:31:38.000> critical use a drone
• but for nine warrant to fly a drone but for nine exceptions<00:31:49.039> mostly<00:31:49.519
• devices and drones are easier um<00:37:38.280> and<00:37:38.520> better<00:37:39.160><
• But I would assume that they're not just letting anyone grab the drone.
• and and so on like uh I these drones and and so on like uh I realize<00:39:30.440> there's<00

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• THE BILL TAKES THE CURRENT PROHIBITIONS FOR DRONES AND APPLIES A CRIMINAL PENALTY INSTEAD OF A CURRENT
• IN OTHER WORDS, IF IT'S NOT OKAY TO FLY A DRONE TODAY, IT'S NOT OKAY TO FLY DRONE TOMORROW.
• THE BILL ALSO ADDS A NEW CRIME OF HARASSING ANY FLORIDIANS WITH DRONES.
• NOT THE SIMPLE ACT OF FLYING OVER A PARK THAT GATHERING TOGETHER TO ATTACK PEOPLE WITH THE GROUP OF DRONES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Secretary of Energy a few days ago, who cited radar interference and possible swarm attacks from Undersea drones
• Regarding the swarming undersea drones, Revolution Wind has a contract with a maritime company that installs
• Airport Improvement Program was established to fund essential airport projects that enhance safety, mitigate
• AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO FUND ESSENTIAL AIRPORT PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE SAFETY, MITIGATE

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Drones. less than an hour versus before not having that capability.
• And so now with the breakaway, with the new equipment, and it's been amazing. drones.
• Drones. We've bought drones in the last two years.
• We can put a drone up, even in inclement weather.
• And so with the drone technology we have, with the helicopter team that we have, with the new dozers,

Summary: The committee received an overview from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including staffing, licensing, forestry, law enforcement, and consumer services. He emphasized agriculture as a major economic driver and a national security issue, arguing that Florida should protect farmland, aquifer recharge areas, and the wildlife corridor through the Rural and Family Lands program. He said the program is cost-effective because the state buys development rights rather than land outright, keeps land on local tax rolls, and helps preserve farmland in perpetuity. He also highlighted the Fresh From Florida marketing program, increased social media reach, and the department’s efforts to reduce vacancies and improve pay and efficiency. Members asked about nutrient management, citrus disease, housing, disaster recovery, wildfire prevention, interdiction stations, and concealed carry permitting. Simpson said SB 1000 and updated best management practice manuals, informed by University of Florida research, are helping agriculture use less water and fertilizer, and he described citrus greening as having devastated the industry while noting research, replanting programs, and CUPS as possible paths to recovery. On housing, he argued that allowing H-2A farmworker housing on farms would ease pressure on the broader housing market, and on disasters he described a zero-interest loan program for farmers affected by hurricanes and other events. He also detailed wildfire preparedness improvements, including upgraded helicopters, dozers, drones, and prescribed burns. The commissioner said ag interdiction stations are catching stolen semis, drugs, human trafficking, and other illegal activity, and that the department wants more technology, including X-ray scanning, to inspect more trucks. He also discussed concealed carry administration, saying the department cleared a large backlog and that constitutional carry reduced but did not eliminate permit demand because permits still provide reciprocity and other benefits. Members generally praised the department’s work, expressed support for rural land protection, Fresh From Florida, water-quality improvements, and foreign-interference concerns, and the meeting ended with no formal votes or other committee action beyond adjournment.

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• One question I was thinking about: how does that relate to drones?
• Yeah, there's a separate drone statute in West Virginia, and if you look at it, it allows...
• If you look at the case law out there, it's a little bit scattered on drones.
• You can't hover a drone... ...and that's not a Fourth Amendment search.
• You can't hover a drone outside of a residence, do heat thermal imaging, and find a lamp that's used

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Pacific Conflict Stress Tests Act, the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, and the Secured Drone
• The same with flood mitigation, so it's really a cleanup bill, but I'll walk you through where we're
• The drone in the rotunda was not much fun. Coming back in here was nice and quiet.
• The drone and the rotunda was a in the rotunda. The drone in the rotunda was not much fun.

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

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