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• Representative Torres Velásquez, if I was the person that was in receipt of the bullying, I also can file
• I, for one, refuse to take things home.

Bills: SB23, SB73, SB210, SB234, SB243, SB244, SM16

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• We have a bill—or, I'm sorry, not a bill, a hearing—that we have to file a brief.
• occasion using strictly state dollars, we’re able to take on activities that the feds would otherwise refuse

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several wildlife-related bills. HB 2197, concerning camping near watering facilities, was amended to change the distance standard and remove language tied to domestic stock access; supporters said it would help protect ranch and wildlife water sources, while one member opposed it over expanded criminal penalties. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a do pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote. HB 2497 would establish a statutory right to lawfully hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife and limit restrictions on those activities. Supporters described it as an affirmation of existing rights and wildlife heritage, while opponents argued it would weaken Game and Fish authority and conflict with the 2010 voter rejection of similar language. After a technical amendment, the committee approved the bill 5-3. The committee also advanced HB 2147, which requires landowner deer permits under certain conditions to address crop damage and wildlife conflicts; Game and Fish said population management hunts are already being used, while opponents warned against privatizing wildlife. HB 2158, which would classify bears, cougars, mountain lions, and wolves as predatory animals, drew strong opposition from Game and Fish and conservation groups over science-based management and endangered species concerns, but was still recommended do pass 5-3. HB 2159, allowing landowner permits for Mexican gray wolves and a compensated trapping program, was likewise opposed as conflicting with federal law and the Endangered Species Act, but was approved 5-3. The committee then began HB 2162, which would require at least one Game and Fish commissioner to be a cattleman or rancher; Game and Fish opposed it, saying ranchers already have representation through the appointment process, and testimony continued as the transcript ended.

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• We have a bill—I'm sorry, not a bill—a hearing that we have to file a brief.
• occasion use strictly state dollars, we're able to take on activities that the feds would otherwise refuse

Bills: HB2023, HB2100, HB2147, HB2158, HB2159, HB2162, HB2197, HB2497, HB2787, HCM2006

Keywords: land division, property disclosure, real estate, affidavit, Arizona Revised Statutes, small land subdivision, land use, real estate regulation, county ordinance, water supply requirements, property access, civil penalties, wildlife management, deer permits, private land, landowner rights, human-wildlife conflict, predatory animals, hunting regulations, game and fish

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• HR1 is designed to try to make sure that California fails, and we will refuse to do so.
• States must implement quarterly screening to review the Death Master File to verify that Medicaid enrollees

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight held its fifth hearing of the year to examine the newly enacted federal H.R. 1 and its effects on California. Members and the chair described the law as a major threat to state health, food, education, and climate programs, and emphasized that California would not be able to fully backfill the federal cuts. Several members also highlighted the bill’s tax provisions, including temporary deductions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, while warning that the largest benefits flow to higher-income taxpayers and that major cuts to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and clean-energy incentives are delayed or phased in over time. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Department of Finance presented detailed overviews of the bill’s likely impacts and implementation timelines. They identified the main affected areas as health care coverage and financing, food assistance, higher education, personal income taxes, and clean-energy/electric-vehicle credits. They explained that H.R. 1 limits provider taxes used to finance Medi-Cal, adds work and redetermination requirements, restricts CalFresh eligibility and increases state costs, changes student loan and Pell Grant rules, extends and modifies federal tax provisions, and phases out many clean-energy credits. Finance also noted major rescissions of Inflation Reduction Act funds, new border and immigration enforcement spending, and the possibility of PAYGO sequestration if Congress does not act to offset the deficit increase. During member questions, the committee focused on likely enrollment losses, administrative burdens, and fiscal exposure for the state and counties. Witnesses said many details still depend on federal guidance, but they estimated significant impacts on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and graduate/professional student borrowing, and noted that California’s high CalFresh error rate could increase state costs. UC testified that the elimination of Graduate PLUS loans would affect thousands of professional students, especially in health, law, and other high-cost programs. Members asked for follow-up data on county, health, and tax impacts, and staff agreed to provide additional tables and estimates as implementation guidance becomes clearer. Public commenters from counties, early childhood advocates, health coalitions, disability rights groups, immigrant-rights organizations, and other stakeholders urged the Legislature to mitigate the law’s effects. They warned of higher county costs, reduced access to health care and food assistance, increased administrative burdens, and harm to children, immigrants, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Several urged new state revenue solutions and stronger protections for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, child care, and home- and community-based services. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with a commitment to continue monitoring federal guidance and to work on state responses in the budget process.

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• specific budget augmentations not related to the departments before us, please refer to the daily file
• The local fire district has refused to do it, the local city council has not been willing to partner

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• sure that any of you who submitted bills recognize just the limitations that we had within the bill filing
• flow, bills, development, review of curriculum, compliance with laws, how many reports have to be filed
• on behalf of a school have to be filed on behalf of a school district<00:54:32.640><c> to</c><00:54:
• building if they refuse to put their<04:49:51.440><c> coat</c><04:49:51.600><c> on</c><04:49:51.840>
• &gt;&gt; There there was um a bill filed a couple years<04:58:10.718><c> ago</c><04:58:11.120><c> to

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1331, which would allow the town of Derry to incorporate the Derry Cooperative School District as a department of the town through a charter amendment. The prime sponsor and several supporters argued the change would increase local control, streamline overlapping town and school functions, and potentially help align school spending with Derry’s tax cap. Supporters also said Derry is large enough to warrant a structure more like Manchester or Nashua, and one witness cited a 2018 nonbinding Derry ballot question that passed 597 to 547 in favor of seeking authorization for this change. Opposition came from NEA New Hampshire President Megan Tuttle, who said the association and the Derry Education Association opposed the bill because schools are not simply another municipal department and because Derry voters had already rejected merging the district into town government. She argued the state should respect local control and the community’s prior decision. Committee members asked about the scope of the proposed charter change, the role of the school board, and the reported prior vote, and the sponsor clarified that the amendment would be limited to this specific purpose rather than opening the entire charter. The hearing then moved to House Bill 1374, which would change the procedures for withdrawing from a cooperative school district. Representative Mary Murphy said current law gives other cooperative towns too much control over a withdrawing town’s decision, and her bill would remove the requirement for approval by the other towns while raising the withdrawing town’s approval threshold to a supermajority. She pointed to Francis Town’s 2024 withdrawal vote and said the bill was intended to protect students and local decision-making. The sponsor asked for an ought to pass recommendation, and committee members asked follow-up questions about the prior withdrawal vote and the number of voters involved.

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• </c><01:03:25.720><c> this</c> candidates who delinquently file this candidates who delinquently file
• President, I guess my question is what is delinquent filing?
• So, I also means just did not file.
• Or does notify that that wasn't filed?
• </c> it would just be for delinquently filing it would just be for delinquently filing the<01:11:57.640

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• And once I filed it, I didn't have to do any marketing.
• what I filed.
• Every large bank in the United States refuses to invest in cannabis.
• We're here to testify for two bills: House 163, filed by Chairman Dave Rogers, and Senate 83, filed by
• Dave Rogers and Senate 83 filed by the good Senator Gómez.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held its first hearing of the 194th session to take public testimony on 21 cannabis-related bills. Chairs Donahue and Gómez outlined hearing procedures and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Much of the hearing focused on the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), with Senator Mike Moore urging support for S. 90 to create an inspector general unit within the CCC. He argued the commission has suffered from dysfunction, workplace harassment allegations, delayed governance reforms, missed fee collections, and high legal costs, and said stronger legislative oversight is needed. Committee members largely agreed the CCC needs reform, though some expressed hope that new leadership would improve operations. A major theme was market structure and business viability. Representative Tyler testified for H. 183 to raise adult-use purchase limits from one ounce to two ounces, saying the change would reduce confusion and help retailers compete with neighboring states. Senator Payano supported S. 100, which would require a study of cannabis supply and demand to guide cultivation licensing, warning that oversupply is driving down prices and threatening cultivators. The Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, represented by Ryan Dominguez, backed a package of bills aimed at increasing revenue, reducing regulatory burdens, attracting investment, and stabilizing the market, including higher purchase limits, simpler badge and testing rules, and a phased increase in the retail license cap. Attorneys Kevin Conroy and Mike Ross also supported raising the cap, arguing that the industry lacks capital and that more investment and exit opportunities are needed for provisional and distressed licensees. The most contentious issue was whether to raise the retail license cap from three to six. Supporters, including several business owners and industry advocates such as Peyton Shubrick, Tito Jackson, Armani White, Sean Burt, and others, said the current cap traps owners in declining businesses, prevents exits, and limits access to capital. They argued that many social equity and economic empowerment operators are struggling, that oversupply has pushed prices down, and that allowing more ownership could help businesses scale or sell. Opponents, including Senator Liz Miranda and several social equity operators, warned that lifting the cap now would let larger operators and multi-state companies dominate the market and harm equity-owned businesses. Miranda’s S. 88 would instead strengthen enforcement of ownership limits through audits, whistleblower protections, an anonymous tip line, and greater transparency. Another major topic was worker and consumer safety: Laura Bruno, Danny Carson, Al Vega, and others supported H. 194 after the death of Lorna McMurray, arguing for a CCC workplace and consumer safety department, better ventilation and PPE standards, stronger testing oversight, and retaliation protections for workers. The hearing ended without votes, with members thanking testifiers and indicating the committee would continue reviewing the bills.

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• We're going to show John Murray's registered test. to file for itself and against the bill not testifying
• file on behalf of Delta 8. Can we change that? Do we have your permission to change that? Yes.
• Do you want me to add anything or just yourself because it's got you've got a test file on what you wrote
• to file on behalf of? Green Cross ATX. Green Cross ATX. Give us one second to get the paperwork.
• People that comes from California with the real stuff, they refuse to deal with our products.

Bills: HB 28, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process

Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.

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• I'm here today because my predecessor, the late Carol Doherty, had filed three bills that are being heard
• Patrick Latuka said H. 700 was filed by Representative Sina, and he thanked Representative Sina for his
• This is why I filed that, along with Brianna Hicks.
• by Representative Phillips, and H. 699, An Act to Strengthen Suicide Prevention in Schools, filed by
• Decker and Senator Gomez for their leadership in filing this legislation.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with the chairs emphasizing time limits, written testimony, and grouping similar measures together. Early testimony focused on opioid use disorder education in schools (S.382), with Senator Keenan arguing that students should be taught about the risks of substance use disorder and naloxone use as part of health curricula. Representative DeCost also briefly introduced H.551, a narrow bill concerning parent rights for children in third grade and younger. Several bills were then closed without testimony, including measures on type 1 diabetes informational materials and other diabetes-related proposals. A major portion of the hearing centered on school health and emergency response bills. Supporters of H.652/S.342 on diabetes management in schools described inconsistent district practices and urged clearer standards so students can receive care in classrooms rather than being sent out of instruction. Bills on epinephrine access and seizure disorders drew extensive testimony: advocates for stock epinephrine in schools argued that unassigned epinephrine can save lives and should be funded in a cost-neutral way, while a pediatrician opposed one version as an unfunded mandate. For seizure-safe schools (S.422/H.635), students, parents, educators, and advocates described missed or delayed responses to seizures, stigma, and the need for staff training, seizure action plans, and emergency medication protocols. A separate bill, H.645, allowing anti-seizure medication on school buses, was supported by a parent and student who said current law forces costly and restrictive transportation arrangements. The committee also heard testimony on youth skin health bills (S.334/H.600/H.619), which would let students carry and apply sunscreen at school and camp without a physician’s note. Supporters from melanoma prevention, dermatology, and industry groups said the bills would remove unnecessary barriers and promote sun-safe habits, while one witness cautioned about drafting details and unintended consequences. The hearing then moved to CPR/AED education for graduation (S.456), where Senator Tarr, a student advocate, and the Red Cross all supported requiring hands-on CPR certification for high school students. Finally, the committee took testimony on healthy school lunches (H.539/S.401): supporters from the Healthy School Lunch Coalition and school food directors backed stronger nutrition standards and a standing advisory council, while Consumer Brands Association witnesses opposed the bill as too vague and potentially disruptive. A nutrition scientist also warned about unintended restrictions on medically necessary or innovative foods. The chairs closed the hearing on the healthy lunch bills and then opened testimony on universal school meals for virtual schools (H.700), with Superintendent Patrick Latuka supporting access for students in Commonwealth virtual schools who currently receive no meal support.

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• in New York City itself, seven delegates with loyalist affiliation elected to the Fourth Congress refused
• CRITICALLY IN NEW YORK CITY ITSELF, SEVEN DELEGATES WITH LIST AFFILIATION ELECTED TO THE FOURTH CONGRESS REFUSED
• >> The American Academy of Pediatrics, which incidentally has filed a memo of support for this bill,

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions, including students from Brooklyn and St. John’s University, followed by adoption of the resolution calendar with exceptions for two items. The chamber then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, New York Constitution Day, and the Month of the Military Child. Senators speaking on the maternal health resolution emphasized racial disparities in maternal mortality and the need for culturally competent care; the workplace violence resolution highlighted hospital safety programs; the Jet Set resolution was adopted in memory of the victims; and the Constitution Day speech reviewed New York’s delayed but eventual support for independence in 1776. The military child resolution stressed the sacrifices of military families and support for children of service members. All of these resolutions were adopted, and the resolutions were opened to co-sponsorship. The Senate then moved through the third reading calendar, passing several bills and laying others aside. Measures passed included bills on public health, environmental conservation, executive law, public authorities, and consumer protection. One notable debate involved a bill to require transparency from private arbitration organizations handling consumer cases; supporters argued it would provide basic public data and guard against conflicts of interest, while opponents said it would burden a useful dispute-resolution process and intrude on privacy. The bill passed after debate. Another debated bill would phase out number 4 heating oil statewide; supporters said cleaner alternatives exist and the fuel is harmful to public health, while opponents raised cost and transition concerns, especially for colder regions. That bill also passed. The chamber also considered a bill to create a rebate program for battery-powered landscaping equipment, funded through utility-related mechanisms administered by NYSERDA. Supporters said it would reduce air and noise pollution and help companies transition, while opponents argued ratepayers should not subsidize landscaping equipment. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. Finally, the Senate began discussion of a housing-related bill aimed at preserving manufactured home parks by enabling nonprofits or municipalities to acquire development rights and keep the land dedicated to that use, with the sponsor explaining that the goal is to protect affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.

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• The Senate file in which amendments concurrence of the Senate is respectfully requested: Senate File
• House File 2484. Mr.
• We are now on Senate File 3908. It is a House File. It is House File 3508. Sen.
• FILE 3508 SEN.
• I OFFER THE A21 AMEND IT TO HOUSE FILE FILE 3908. SEN.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, do you believe that the department should have the authority if a district just absolutely refuses
• district should have the authority if a district just<00:25:07.840><c> absolutely</c><00:25:08.559><c> refuses
• c><00:25:09.440><c> to</c><00:25:09.760><c> produce</c><00:25:10.240><c> the</c> "Just absolutely refuses

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Without clear limits, this language could complicate cases where necessary medical care is delayed or refused

Summary: The House Judiciary and Rules Administration Committee approved the minutes from March 3, 2026, then heard House Bill 691, which would narrow Idaho’s definition of child neglect to align more closely with federal language. The sponsor and supporters argued the current definition is too broad, leads to many unsubstantiated CPS referrals, and can unnecessarily harm families, while opponents from child welfare and law enforcement said the bill would raise the intervention threshold and make it harder to protect children from chronic neglect or medical neglect. After debate over the bill’s impact and a question about existing faith-healing language, the committee rejected a motion to send H 691 to the floor on a 8-7 roll call vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1240, a comprehensive rewrite of Idaho’s guardianship and conservatorship statutes. Sponsors said the bill modernizes laws that have not been updated since 1972, improves clarity and due process, and reflects years of work with courts, attorneys, disability advocates, and other stakeholders. AARP testified in support, saying the bill better balances protection and independence for vulnerable adults. No opposition was presented, and the committee voted to send SB 1240 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 1226, which adds misdemeanor sexual battery and domestic violence to the offenses requiring DNA samples and thumbprints. Sponsors said the change would help solve crimes and close gaps where serious offenders had pleaded down from felonies, and Idaho State Police testified that the bill would improve the DNA database and clarify collection procedures. The committee moved the bill forward with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1239, which clarifies that residency restrictions for registered sex offenders apply near daycares licensed, permitted, or approved by cities or counties. Sponsors said it closes a loophole in current law, and the committee approved the bill for the floor by voice vote.

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• Without clear limits, this language could complicate cases where necessary medical care is delayed or refused

Keywords: 989, all

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• said that the proponents of the Senate bill suggested just a couple of modest amendments, which were refused

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee approved minutes from February 17 and February 19, 2026, then heard two competing short-term rental bills: Senate Bill 1263 and House Bill 583. SB 1263, sponsored by Sen. Harris, would limit local regulation of short-term rentals while allowing basic safety rules, emergency contact information, and certain fire/health standards; supporters said it balanced property rights and local control, while opponents argued it still imposed burdens, did not solve existing local overreach, or failed to address infrastructure and safety concerns. HB 583, carried by Sen. Lakey, would more broadly restrict local governments from singling out short-term rentals for special licensing, caps, occupancy-day limits, or other regulations beyond those applied to ordinary residences, while preserving general safety, nuisance, and building-code enforcement. Proponents framed it as a property-rights bill and a clarification of Idaho’s 2017 short-term rental law; opponents warned it would weaken local control, public safety, and community planning in resort areas. Testimony on both bills reflected the split between resort-city officials, fire/safety officials, and rental owners. Supporters of SB 1263, including representatives from resort cities, argued it was a reasonable middle ground that preserved local ability to contact owners and enforce safety rules. Opponents of SB 1263 said it would create instability, impose burdens, and still allow overreach. On HB 583, supporters emphasized equal treatment of short-term rentals as residential uses and said local governments were discriminating against owners; opponents, including some city officials and safety advocates, said the bill would prevent communities from addressing parking, occupancy, inspections, and other local concerns, and could increase emergency-response and life-safety risks. Several witnesses described local ordinances in places like McCall, Driggs, Bear Lake, Coeur d’Alene, and Lava Hot Springs, with some citing safety incidents and others citing overregulation. After debate, the committee first voted on SB 1263 and adopted a motion to hold it in committee by a 5-4 roll call vote. The committee then considered HB 583. A substitute motion to send HB 583 to the 14th order for possible amendment failed by a 7-2 vote, and the original motion to send HB 583 to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation then passed 8-1. The committee adjourned after sending HB 583 forward and holding SB 1263.

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• After months of them refusing to budge, employees voted unanimously to authorize a strike.

Bills: HB1873, HB2600, SB5957

Keywords: child care, Working Connections Child Care, WCCC, graduate students, professional students, higher education, full-time student, affordable child care, subsidized child care, child care subsidy, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, DCYF, income eligibility, state median income, copayment, copay waiver, family support, workforce participation, working families, special needs child care

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• professional licensing, not because they are unqualified, but because government bureaucrats have refused

Summary: Senate Commerce began with introductions of a new page, Hayden Carter, and recognition of outgoing pages Amanda Olson and Cooper, who each reflected on their service and future goals. Committee members praised the pages’ professionalism and noted the behind-the-scenes work of the Legislature. The committee then moved to legislation, starting with Senate Bill 1284, the Dietitian Compact, presented by Senator Cook as a licensure portability measure for dietitians while preserving Idaho’s authority over licensing standards. Testimony on SB 1284 came from several dietitians and advocates who supported the compact, saying it would improve access to nutrition care, reduce delays, help rural and border-area patients, and ease burdens on practitioners who work across state lines. Senators raised concerns about sovereignty, rulemaking, fees, fingerprinting/data sharing, and how compact rules would interact with Idaho law. After debate, a motion to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation failed on a 4-5 roll call, and the bill was held in committee. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1285, which would clarify that homeschool diplomas satisfy education requirements for occupational licensure; after discussion, Senator Taves agreed to amendments to broaden the language to “non-public” schools, make the bill effective immediately, and consider lowering an age reference from 21 to 18. Supportive testimony came from Idaho Family Policy Center and Homeschool Idaho, who said homeschool graduates have faced unnecessary licensing barriers. The committee voted to send SB 1285 to the 14th order for possible amendment. House Bill 512 followed, reinstating an open-book Idaho law exam for professional land surveyors; surveyors testified that the exam helps protect property owners and reduce boundary disputes, and the committee approved a motion to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting ended with a gubernatorial reappointment hearing for Trent Nate to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, where members offered supportive comments and no vote was taken before adjournment.

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• professional licensing, not because they are unqualified, but because government bureaucrats have refused

Keywords: 989, all

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• do not regulate Yellowstone Park— that's the Department of Interior, those are the feds— and they refuse

Keywords: 989, all