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• And that is how a thoughtful legislator approaches the work. Okay.
• So throughout the course of this legislative session and previous legislative sessions, when measures
• Throughout this legislative session and previous legislative sessions, when measures of this nature have
• And was so kind to talk with all the legislators, and she particularly liked talking to young legislators
• that and was so kind to talk with all the legislators and she particularly liked talking to young legislators

Summary: The Senate met, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then handled a series of messages and floor actions. The chamber transmitted a large group of Senate bills to the governor and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 to the Secretary of State. It also received House requests to return Senate Bills 1175 and 1198 for reconsideration, which were granted without objection. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House concurrent resolutions. On H.C.R. 2001, a constitutional referral on election requirements, senators debated a Judiciary Committee amendment and a Hoffman floor amendment that would require voter ID, allow election-day tabulation of early ballots at polling places, and require legislative funding for implementation. Supporters said the measure would improve election security, voter confidence, and speed up results; opponents argued it was vague, could undermine mail voting, and lacked clear implementation details. The amendment was adopted, and after further debate the Committee of the Whole gave H.C.R. 2001 a do-pass recommendation by a 15-12 vote. Later, on third reading, the full Senate passed H.C.R. 2001 by a 16-12 vote and transmitted it to the House. The chamber also considered H.C.R. 2003, a referral on student athletics and biological sex. Senator Ortiz offered a floor amendment to replace the blanket ban approach with rules based on athletic ability and inclusion; supporters said it would preserve fairness while avoiding discrimination, while opponents said it would gut the measure and weaken protections for girls’ sports. The Ortiz amendment failed 11-16, and H.C.R. 2003 then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole and later passed third reading. H.C.R. 2044, a referral on prohibiting preferential treatment and discrimination, also received a do-pass recommendation without recorded controversy. The Senate then adjourned after completing the remaining procedural motions and votes.

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• Dozens of those emails legislation.
• </c> not who do support this legislation. not who do support this legislation.
• ,</c><00:36:18.280><c> I</c> differences on gun gun legislation, I differences on gun gun legislation
• </c> legislation that won't fix a problem. legislation that won't fix a problem.
• . legislation. legislation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In 2017, we passed legislation to require HHSC, which included DFPS and DSHS, to post...
• They don't require that we legislate it, but at the same time, there are many that are not.
• But I'd be happy to visit and see how we can make this piece of legislation...
• on the AI legislation.
• Legislative session asking for procurement through legislation and riders, um, you know, throwing out

Bills: HB149, HB252, HB643, HB1442, HB1500, HB1672, HB1851, HB1893, HB2028, HB2768, HB2818, HB149, HB252

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, employment compensation, state agencies, salary payments, general appropriations, government efficiency, public works, contractors, payment bonds, government contracts, construction law, transparency, open meetings, government accountability, public access

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• Title 67, 412, Idaho, I have designated Max Brown of Eagle, Idaho, as a qualified substitute for Legislative
• So this legislation would start the PUC process for nine to ten large, for-profit sewer districts.
• What this legislation does is it says, let's build in, let's have an arbiter to where we can have the
• This legislation relates to... ...this legislation relates specifically to the districts that have more
• Districts with boards are exempt with this legislation.

Summary: The House began with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. Members also received communications including the designation of a substitute legislator and committee reports on pending and temporary administrative rules, with several rules approved and some recommended for rejection or exception. The Speaker outlined the day’s plan, noting the chamber would work through orders of business, suspend rules for selected bills, and likely finish for the day before returning the following week. A major floor debate centered on Senate Bill 1397, which would bring certain private sewer districts under Public Utilities Commission oversight for rates and related matters. Supporters argued the bill would protect private property owners in large private sewer districts from monopoly-like control, lack of recourse, and arbitrary rate or hookup decisions. Opponents argued sewer districts are already heavily regulated through DEQ and other requirements, that costs vary by system, and that the bill would expand government and create accountability problems. After debate, the House voted 18-51 with one pair recorded, and the bill failed to pass. The House then passed House Bill 952, the Secretary of State enhancement budget, which included funding for a voter pamphlet on constitutional amendments and initiatives and a 2% ongoing general fund reduction. It also passed Senate Bill 1426, the Idaho Transportation Department enhancement budget, and Senate Bill 1427, the Department of Lands enhancement budget. The chamber also introduced and referred several new bills, including measures on child care, taxation, abatement districts, homestead property tax relief, education, homeowners associations, and appropriations for Fish and Game, species/minerals/energy coordination, and corrections. Later, after recess, the House received additional Senate messages, introduced Senate bills on public health, stable coins, behavioral health, and water resources, and adjourned until Monday, March 30, 2026.

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• That if this is a private nonprofit entity, why are we legislating it, the whole premise?
• And as you know, I've carried some pro-life legislation, so this was to defend our pregnancy resource
• How does this, with a lot of legislation that we read, how does this improve our numbers on this and
• We would need legislative action to be able to do that.
• So by passing this legislation, this legislation is a bigger stick than any other possible lawsuit that

Bills: HB4248, HB3194, HB3849, HB4095, HB4302, HB3342, HB3344, HB3287, HB3645, HB3647, HB3930, HB3931, HB1818, HB4454, HB4336

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, pregnancy centers, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs

Summary: The committee took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with House Bill 4248, which was reported due pass on a 9-0 vote after an unclear procedural vote call. The next major item was House Bill 3194, a bill to prevent pregnancy resource centers from being singled out for discrimination. The author said the measure was intended to protect private nonprofit pregnancy centers from lawsuits and government interference, including in staffing and mission-related decisions. Members questioned the bill’s impact on counseling, contraception referrals, ectopic pregnancy treatment, employment practices, and whether it was necessary given existing law. The bill was reported due pass on a 10-2 vote. The committee then advanced House Bill 3849, a request bill from the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth to update language and broaden mentoring program credentialing, and House Bill 4095, which reaffirms the state role in the 211 collaborative and clarifies that it applies to hotline services for needs such as food, housing, clothing, transportation, and medical assistance. House Bill 4302 would allow the Office of Juvenile System Oversight to disclose a complainant’s identity to law enforcement if the complainant threatens harm. All three were reported due pass unanimously. Members also approved House Bill 3342, described as a Medicaid audit reform bill intended to curb punitive audits of providers; the author said the bill arose from cases where providers were penalized over reporting issues rather than fraud. House Bill 3344, aimed at improving foster care standards and home placements, passed 10-2 after questions about income thresholds, letters of recommendation, and whether the bill would apply to guardianship placements; the author said the goal was to raise standards and improve outcomes for children. House Bill 3287, requiring hospitals to post information and develop protocols for domestic violence and human trafficking victims, passed 12-0. House Bill 3645 created an alternate pathway for hospice referrals when a patient lacks next of kin or power of attorney, and House Bill 3647 established an all-payer claims database while emphasizing that the data could not be sold; both passed 12-0 after members raised concerns about federal consistency and privacy. Later, House Bill 3930, which defines “service animal” and requires sellers of emotional support animals to disclose that they are not service animals, passed 10-2. House Bill 3931 corrected a prior death-certificate change deadline and was reported due pass unanimously. House Bill 1818, a social work licensing cleanup bill, was amended to extend a sunset date to 2028 and then reported due pass 12-0. House Bill 4336 clarified pain-management definitions, including acute pain, and was reported due pass 12-0 after questions about labor and epidural care. House Bill 4454, an untimely PCS on medical marijuana edibles, would require clearer THC labeling and prohibit child-attractive shapes; the author cited pediatric ingestion incidents, and the bill passed 11-1. The committee then revisited House Bill 1818 to change the effective date to November 1, 2026, by unanimous consent.

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• them, connecting with legislators and hopefully getting them passed throughout the legislative season
• connecting with legislators pursue them, connecting with legislators and<00:03:33.280><c> hopefully<
• </c><00:03:36.080><c> So,</c> throughout the legislative season.
• So, throughout the legislative season.
• Can I ask, have you testified in a legislative hearing before? >> I have. >> I have.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Friday, February 6, 2026, the 26th legislative day. Senate Bill 5234.
• I'm currently supporting legislation for three rural hospitals.
• And so on, which is part of the legislation I'm offering.
• I had legislation on wage garnishment.
• . on Monday, February 9th, the 29th legislative day.

Bills: SB5223, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5185, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024, SB5223, SB6178, SB5892, SB5177, SB6039, SB5941, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB5912, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5185, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare, financial burden, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment

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• Madam Chair and Representative, that's not what this legislation is doing.
• This legislation is asking the people of Idaho if they want to repeal this.
• Madam Chair and Representative, that's not what this legislation is doing.
• This legislation is asking the people of Idaho if they want to repeal this.
• There would have to be legislation passed.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 2 and 3, then heard RS 33159 on OITS powers and duties, which would shift most state IT procurement to IT professionals rather than other departments, with exceptions for entities like the military, judiciary, legislature, constitutional officers, and schools. The motion to introduce the RS passed. The committee also heard RS 33195, a campaign finance cleanup bill requiring candidates to maintain a separate bank account for election funds and to certify loans to campaign accounts within seven days; that motion to introduce also passed. The main item was H.J.R. 7, which would place before Idaho voters the question of repealing Article 9, Section 5 of the Idaho Constitution, the Blaine Amendment prohibiting aid to sectarian institutions. The sponsor and supporters argued the provision is rooted in anti-Catholic and anti-Mormon discrimination, conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court precedent on religious neutrality, and has already caused litigation and confusion in Idaho. Opponents argued the amendment helps preserve separation of church and state, protects public school funding, and prevents state money from flowing to religious schools or creating entanglement with religion. Testimony was split along those lines, with supporters emphasizing equal access and constitutional conflict, and opponents warning about discrimination, public funding, and the consequences of repeal. After extensive questioning and testimony from advocates, clergy, policy groups, students, and attorneys, the sponsor closed by saying repeal would not automatically send money to religious schools and that any future funding issues would require further legislation. The committee then voted on the motion to send H.J.R. 7 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and it passed 8-6.

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• So, this legislation is duplicative of long-standing FDA policy.
• So, this legislation is definitions.
• So, this legislation is duplicative<00:17:58.720><c> of</c><00:17:59.039><c> long-standing</c><00:17:
• inject additional legislation would inject additional costs<00:18:54.080><c> into</c><00:18:54.320><
• c> wholesaler</c> existing legislation, that wholesaler existing legislation, that wholesaler would<00

Bills: HB139, HB172, HB156

Keywords: HB139, Alabama discrimination, civil rights, public accommodations, employment discrimination, equal access, protected classes, race discrimination, sex discrimination, religious discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, national origin discrimination, school board discrimination, labor organization, employment agency, retaliation, private right of action, punitive damages, attorney fees

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• </c> presentation for legislators presentation for legislators uh<00:03:10.000><c> that</c><00:03:10.800
• Um, and we will bring to bear what we learn from Minnesotans across the state through the legislative
• And I know legislating is a slow and tedious process. It's meant to be that way.
• and what it meant for us and legislation and what it meant for us and talking<00:13:37.519><c> about
• :12.480><c> and</c><00:14:12.720><c> tedious</c> legislating is a slow and tedious legislating is a slow

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And Governor Abbott has called for legislative action to address these institutional homebuyers.
• What do you think would be important to put in legislation aimed at decreasing the amount of investment
• Prior to her appointment at OPUC, Courtney served as Deputy Legislative Director for Governor Abbott,
• Pulled your sunset review up, I think, a couple of years to the last legislative session.
• Gleason also worked as a legislative analyst for the Texas Senate and a budget analyst for the Legislative

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• </c><00:10:17.839><c> work</c> and then also uh on his legislative work and then also uh on his legislative
• I just want to remind people, members, that the survey of legislators sent out by the office of the legislative
• auditor in helping those of us who are on the legislative audit commission to choose the topics that
• legislators legislators um<00:17:08.640><c> sent</c><00:17:08.880><c> out</c><00:17:09.039><c> by</c
• <00:17:15.280><c> audit</c> us who are on the legislative audit us who are on the legislative audit commission

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But this was something that you could see starting to change even last session, but on how legislators
• Council or Legislative Management?
• I see that our Legislative Council is trying to be more proactive in this as...
• I do understand, hey, are we legislating for the future of something that hasn't happened?
• I can work with Legislative Council to make sure that works. Yeah, part of Section 4.

Bills: HCR3025

Keywords: law enforcement, first responders, heroism, community safety, condolences, 908, all

Summary: The State and Local Government Committee first heard House Concurrent Resolution 3025, a resolution honoring the police and first responders of Fargo. Representative Hendricks presented it as a straightforward tribute tied to a tragic incident, and several members and a representative of the Chiefs of Police Association and North Dakota League of Cities spoke in support. There was no opposition, and the committee closed the hearing and later gave the resolution a 6-0 do pass recommendation, with Senator Braunberger volunteering to carry it. The committee then heard House Concurrent Resolution 3010, which would direct Legislative Management to study legislative responsibility to review existing law before proposing new law. Representative Kempinock said the idea was to reduce repetitive or duplicative bills and improve legislative education, but also noted that current efforts by Legislative Council and leadership had made the resolution largely unnecessary. Members generally agreed with the premise but questioned whether a study was needed, and the committee ultimately gave it a 4-2 do pass recommendation, with Senator Lee volunteering to carry it. Next, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 3003, which would raise the threshold for approving constitutional amendments from 50% to 60%. Speaker Wise argued constitutional changes should be difficult and cited other states’ higher thresholds, while Eric Spencer of the Greater North Dakota Chamber supported the measure and emphasized how often North Dakota’s Constitution has been amended. Members discussed the irony of asking voters to raise the threshold by a simple majority and the broader issue of an overused constitution, but the committee still recommended it do pass on a 6-0 vote. The committee then spent considerable time on House Bill 1297 and related House Bill 1307 amendments dealing with approval voting, ranked-choice voting, and a Fargo-specific exemption. Members and witnesses from the Secretary of State’s office and the League of Cities debated whether Fargo should be exempted and how to avoid conflicts between the two bills. An amendment to strip approval voting from 1297 failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee gave 1297 a 4-2 do pass recommendation so the floor could decide the issue, with plans to reconcile 1307 afterward based on that outcome.

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• To your second question, there is not a legislative process for reviews.
• There's not a legislative process for reviews.
• So that guidance document would not be in conformity with your legislative intent." "Follow up?"
• And legislature, we need your help to do that, because again, we have to have that legislative intent
• And legislature, we need your help to do that, because again, we have to have that legislative intent

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met and took up a long agenda of policy bills, local bills, and open government sunset review measures. The committee first heard HB 433 on administrative procedures, as amended by a strike-all that would create a five-year repromulgation process for agency rules, require review of guidance documents, add cost-benefit analysis requirements, and tighten licensing reporting. Members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing JAPC review functions and raised concerns about costs and the scope of agency authority, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably 12-3. The committee then approved HB 699, which increases penalties for certain traffic infractions when they result in a crash; CS/HB 404, a local bill updating the City of Tampa firefighters’ and police officers’ pension plan; HB 711, creating a statewide Spectrum Alert and law-enforcement training for missing children with autism; HB 4023, a local ethics-related charter change for the North Springs Improvement District; HB 583, requiring registration and disclosure for agents and organizations associated with foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations; HB 251, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida; and HB 749, extending medical benefits for firefighters who suffer catastrophic injuries during training. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony and were reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee also considered several OGSR/open-records measures. PCB GOS-25-04 preserved exemptions for public safety communications system infrastructure records, PCB GOS-25-05 aligned cybersecurity-records sunset dates to October 2, 2026, and PCB GOS-25-06 narrowed exemptions for certain records held by the Department of Financial Services as receiver for insolvent insurers, making more information public. All three were reported favorably on 17-0 votes. The meeting adjourned after the final roll call.

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• I'd like to introduce my legislative aide, Tabitha Aditi.
• This is her third legislative session. and having worked previously as the legislative director in the
• This is his second legislative session as my. Legislative aid, so we have some good help.
• With me is Cassandra Urrutia who is my legislative director. She's done a fantastic job.
• We're happy to be a resource and implement any legislation. Thank you. Okay, thank you.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• New legislation we haven't seen before up here at the State House.
• </c><00:10:33.480><c> or</c> frivolous and misguided legislation or frivolous and misguided legislation
• </c><00:11:07.000><c> that</c> justice this includes legislation that justice this includes legislation
• > that</c> legislation the model legislation that legislation the model legislation that we<00:28:38.200
• </c> meant on or in this legislation meant on or in this legislation placed<00:32:28.320><c> on</c><00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 733-FN, a bill concerning third-party litigation financing (TPLF). Representative Cole, the prime sponsor, described TPLF as outside investors funding lawsuits in which they have no personal stake, arguing that the practice is largely unregulated, can involve foreign entities, increases litigation abuse, and contributes to higher insurance and consumer costs. He said the bill is modeled on an NCOIL proposal and would require disclosure of TPLF agreements, with guardrails and reporting requirements on specified pages of the bill. He also noted a couple of drafting fixes, including adding the word “knowingly” and incorporating a missing section later. Members raised questions about the bill’s foreign-entity language, especially the provision allowing a governor or the Department of Safety to designate a country as a threat to critical infrastructure. Representative Cole said he would have lawyers review that issue. Another member asked whether the bill would prohibit a party from obtaining outside funding for a lawsuit; Cole clarified that the bill is intended as a reporting measure, not a ban, and that disclosure would be required. He also said the bill is aimed at American citizens rather than foreign-backed financing, and that some states had considered caps on such arrangements, though this bill does not. Brandon Gratz of the Attorney General’s office testified that the enforcement language appears too limited, because it would allow only civil penalties and not broader Consumer Protection Act remedies such as injunctions or restitution. He suggested the Attorney General may not have meaningful authority under the bill as written and raised possible insurance-law issues. Commissioner D.J. Benton-Court of the Insurance Department said the disclosure could help insurers better assess risk and potentially soften the hard insurance market by improving transparency, competition, underwriting, innovation, and claims management. He also said the bill likely needs further work on jurisdiction and enforcement, and that the committee may need to coordinate with the Attorney General, Insurance Department, and possibly banking regulators. No vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• Before we adjourn to begin our committee process, we have one more piece of legislative business.
• And part of that mission is to more fully utilize the powers of this legislative body.
• We have a legislative blind spot.
• That process can be a part of our regular legislative work.
• Speaker, this is the second of the line items for Legislative Support Services.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• </c> bill on the first day of legislative bill on the first day of legislative session<00:31:32.920><
• From local legislation, House Bill From local legislation, House Bill number<00:50:16.200><c> 371</c>
• ,</c> From the Committee on Local Legislation, From the Committee on Local Legislation, Madison<00:50
• Uh, local legislation. Senate Bill 310 has been re-referred to local legislation.
• </c> re-referred to local legislation. re-referred to local legislation.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson. Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar. In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.

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• This legislation provides a 2237.
• 22:52.960><c> uh</c><00:22:53.120><c> the</c> involves the the legisl uh the involves the the legisl
• </c><00:25:38.320><c> uh</c> no vote in treating our legislator uh no vote in treating our legislator
• </c><00:25:59.600><c> You're</c> 1.5 for legislative members. You're 1.5 for legislative members.
• </c> Trustees generally opposes legislation Trustees generally opposes legislation that<01:00:00.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But nevertheless, the key to this legislation is that it is enabling legislation.
• Nevertheless, the key to this legislation is that it is enabling legislation.
• </c> obviously it's the legislative obviously it's the legislative prerogative<01:17:44.400><c> but</
• This is an enabling piece of legislation, and it uses an existing piece of legislation which is well
• This is an enabling piece of legislation, and it uses an existing piece of legislation which is well

Keywords: 1189, house, all