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• Kamal Ahmad, Director of Public Affairs, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Minnesota Chapter, Nusrat Mosque
• So members, I would urge a no vote because it's not in the same chapter of law.
• We don't need to see it because it's in Chapter 13, I believe, or...
• Specific part of Chapter 13 that deals specifically with the Attorney General's office, lucky for you
• 13 and how he's to operate under Chapter 13.

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• to do amazing work and will enjoy this new chapter being closer to your children and grandchildren.
• to do amazing work and will enjoy this new chapter being closer to your children and grandchildren.
• to do amazing work and will enjoy this new chapter being closer to your children and grandchildren.
• Pursuant to clause 9 of rule 20, remaining electronic votes will be conducted as five-minute votes.
• Joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So this commission was established by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, and today is Wednesday, March
• So this commission was established by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, and today is Wednesday, March
• other means of payment by consumers on small businesses; and three, the impact of section 28A of chapter
• other means of payment by consumers on small businesses; and three, the impact of section 28A of chapter
• other means of payment by consumers on small businesses; and three, the impact of section 28A of chapter

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Summary: The House and Senate chairs opened the first organizational meeting of the special initiative commission created by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024 to study the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card and the impacts on small businesses. They explained that no testimony would be taken at this meeting; instead, the commission would begin its work, introduce members, and prepare for future hearings and a final report with recommendations on credit cards and other payment methods. The chairs outlined the commission’s charge: to examine payment trends, cashless transactions, credit card fees, mobile payments, buy now, pay later financing, and the effects of section 28A of chapter 140D on small businesses. They said the commission would likely organize hearings around business and consumer impacts, the legal and regulatory landscape, and policy options such as transparency measures, reporting requirements, and possible limits. Members discussed the importance of hearing from retailers, restaurants, banks, small businesses, and possibly experts, and suggested considering cryptocurrency and whether hearings should be held outside the State House or include regional access. Several commissioners and stakeholders introduced themselves, including representatives from the Attorney General’s office, the House, the Executive Office of Economic Development, the Commissioner of Banks, retail and restaurant associations, a banking representative, and two small business owners. The chairs said interested parties could sign up to testify or receive notices, written testimony would be accepted, and the first hearing was tentatively set for April 8 in Gardner Auditorium. The meeting ended with a motion to close, which passed unanimously.

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• Education Code Chapter 162, which is 24 pages long.
• Department of Defense and military families, I'm writing to express strong support for enhancing Chapter
• If you would take a look at it, it changes from sections to chapters. And it's on this fourth page.
• Under current law, school districts are required to purchase attendance credits under Chapter 49 of the
• Importantly, this credit is applied after any other applicable reductions under Chapter 49.

Bills: HB123, HB5606, HB549, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB1939, HB123

Keywords: HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring

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• General Laws, Chapter 93, Section 76, is where the continuing care statute resides.
• and what's spelled out in the contracts, what needs to be included in the contracts, are defined in Chapter
• 93, Section 76 of the Are defined in Chapter 93, Section 76 of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection
• Governor Patrick signed Chapter 419, an act relative to continuing care retirement communities, which
• But it is what you did, frankly, Mr. and Madam Chair, in Chapter 197.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence commission meeting focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), with members and presenters discussing how the model works, consumer protections, and areas for future review. After member introductions, Jennifer Fuller summarized survey results showing the top priorities as financial viability and affordability, consumer protections and rights, and regulation/monitoring standards. The commission said those issues would guide its work plan, while also keeping staffing, definitions, and federal support on the radar. Alyssa Sherman of LeadingAge Massachusetts and Jim Freiling of Brookhaven at Lexington gave a detailed overview of CCRCs, explaining that they combine housing with health-related services under long-term contracts and typically require entrance fees plus monthly fees. They described the three common contract types: Type A/life care, where costs stay relatively stable if residents need more care; Type B, which offers some included or discounted care with higher costs later; and Type C, fee-for-service, with lower entrance fees but higher costs if care needs increase. They also discussed nonprofit governance, resident involvement, and the role of state and Attorney General disclosure requirements. Several members raised concerns about affordability, refund timing, and the need to distinguish true CCRCs from other senior housing marketed similarly; presenters said refunds are often tied to reoccupancy and that their organizations are collecting data on refund timelines and contract terms. The discussion also covered resident rights and governance, including whether residents should have seats on nonprofit boards. Christine Griffin said her community lacks resident board representation and urged the commission to consider a state requirement, while others said resident associations and direct engagement with boards can be more effective than mandatory board seats. Members also discussed transparency around monthly fee increases, financial screening before admission, and the importance of clear marketing so consumers understand what they are buying. No votes were taken. The meeting ended with logistical updates, including a tentative public hearing date of June 3, 2025, a note that the next meeting would focus on regulation and monitoring standards, and a reminder that the commission would continue refining its work plan based on survey feedback.

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• So you're registered as Cyrus Reed on behalf of the Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club testifying for the
• I'm with, uh, the vice president of, of government affairs for the Texas chapter of American Society
• to cost of pumping groundwater from the common aquifer and share common regulatory authority under Chapter
• This bill authorizes the Hayes Trinity District, to assess pumpage fees under the chapter on permitted
• 30 cents per 1000 gallons, the bill also repeals some other provisions that are inconsistent with chapter

Bills: HB 5208, SB 863, SB 1243, SB 1624, SB 1965, SB 2660, SB 2702, SB 2885

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

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• I also rise in support of the interim study, as my colleague from District 9 on HB 639.
• I also rise in support of the interim study, as my colleague from District 9 on HB 639.
• The eyes have it by a vote of 15 to 9. And the Senate concurs with the House.
• Last February, a man had his 9 tragedy.
• The eyes have it by a vote of 15 to 9. The motion has been adopted.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Colorado Springs Alumni Chapter, Omicron Zeta Chapter, and Omicron Pi Chapter of Cap Alpha Psi Fraternity
• Uh the chapter also Denver area seniors.
• I wished my school would have had a chapter back when I was in school. It didn't.
• I wished my school would have had a chapter back when I was in school. It didn't.
• I wished my school would have had a chapter back when I was in school. It didn't.

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• We have that in our statute, under Chapter 19.
• They're all in Chapter 49, but none of them were political subdivisions.
• Ultimately, I landed with the End of the Trails chapter out of Santa Fe.
• At the same time, I was asked to join the San Francisco Association Board and the trails chapter, which
• They don't recognize our land grant. authority just yet, even though Chapter 49 does state that we do

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• Department of industrial hemp chapter.
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• Section 6, which is on page 34, modifies the definitions in the inspection and enforcement chapter to
• reference whole chapters and to reflect changes to the seed potato provisions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:33:52.799> that<00:33:53.120> would and plant amendment chapter that would and
• plant amendment chapter that would allow<00:33:53.600> the<00:33:53.840> commissioner<00
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• <00:40:39.680> to inspection and enforcement chapter to inspection and enforcement chapter

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• Officials need to go to chapter meetings and talk to the mayor.
• In my past experience, I had to go to chapter meetings, make planning meetings, and I stressed what we
• I want to thank the Pinedale Chapter and its leadership and officials for helping us host our meeting
• Also, our Chair, Sarah Jackson, president of the chapter.

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• THESE AGREEMENTS INCLUDE BOTH STATE TERM CONTRACTS AND ALTERNATE CONTRACT THEY ARE DEFINED IN CHAPTER
• JUST LIKE STATE TERM CONTRACTS MUST BE COMPETITIVELY PROCURED WITHIN THREE METHODS PRESCRIBED IN CHAPTER
• CHAPTER 282 OF FLORIDA STATUTE REQUIRES COORDINATION BETWEEN AGENCIES AND THE FLORIDA DIGITAL THE FORM
• CHAPTER 287 REQUIRES MINIMUM NUMBER OF QUOTES FOR ALL STATE TERM CONTRACTS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Well, I thank you for your comment, but I'll also point out that regardless of whether a decision is 9-
• 78e which was Senate Bill 242 it chapter 78e which was Senate Bill 242 it was<00:35:36.160> passed
• It was passed after I joined the office, and it's now RSA Chapter 78-E, right?
• Representative Almy, the statute you're referring to is RSA Chapter 78-E.
• 78e kind of let that uh passing chapter 78e kind of let States<00:44:37.960> know<00:44:38.119

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts. Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs. Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• Cyrus Reed on behalf of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, against the bill.
• But yes, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club.
• We show you registered as Kenneth Flippin on behalf of the Texas chapter of U.S.
• Yes, Ken Flippin, Texas Chapter U.S.
• Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, against the bill.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 1904, which would classify intentionally released helium balloons as litter and create criminal penalties for balloon releases. The author and supportive witnesses argued that balloon releases harm wildlife, livestock, waterways, and infrastructure, and that the bill would close a loophole in current litter law. Several members questioned whether criminal penalties were appropriate, and the author said he was willing to work toward civil penalties and fines instead. No vote was taken, and HB 1904 was left pending. The committee then took up several pending bills and reported them favorably to the full House, including HB 3249, HB 3866, HB 4112, HB 1768, HB 1499, HB 573, and HB 464. These measures dealt with topics such as TCEQ contested-case procedures, outdoor storage containers, high-level radioactive waste, concrete plant permitting and grants, unannounced concrete batch plant inspections, and a scrap tire grant program. Most were adopted with substitutes and passed on recorded votes, generally with unanimous or near-unanimous support. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 3997, which would create expedited permitting timelines for LNG facilities and related wastewater permits. Industry witnesses said the bill would provide certainty for multibillion-dollar projects without eliminating public participation, while environmental groups opposed parts of the bill that they said could limit contested-case participation and be unrealistic for SOAH timelines. TCEQ staff described the current wastewater permitting process and said some of the bill’s timing provisions could be workable, especially with an expedited fee. The bill was left pending after the author said he would continue working on committee substitute language. The committee also heard HB 1237 on extending the renewal window for expired TCEQ occupational water licenses, and HB 4519, a TERP consolidation bill that would combine several clean transportation grant programs into fewer programs. HB 1237 was left pending without testimony, while HB 4519 drew broad support from environmental and industry witnesses who favored simplifying the program, though some asked for stronger emphasis on particulate matter and hydrogen funding. The committee withdrew the substitute on HB 4519 and left it pending. Finally, HB 5033, which would eliminate the motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program if federal authority changes, drew opposition from environmental and inspection-industry witnesses who warned it would weaken air-quality protections and could remove an important enforcement tool. The author said the bill was intended as a trigger mechanism and would be refined, and HB 5033 was left pending. The committee also heard HB 1227 on municipal solid-waste franchise fees and private-provider access; the author said he would bring a substitute after hearing concerns from cities, and the bill was left pending.

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• Chair and members, the chapter 1160 is the Enterprise Minnesota Inc. chapter, so it talks about the duties
• Chair and members, the chapter 1160 is the Enterprise Minnesota Inc. chapter, so it talks about the duties
• Chair and members, the chapter 1160 is the Enterprise Minnesota Inc. chapter, so it talks about the duties
• Chair and members, the chapter 1160 is the Enterprise Minnesota Inc. chapter, so it talks about the duties
• Senate File 1435 makes two investments. under that chapter so it it's one of under that chapter so it

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• agency-owned dog that provides support to the public and has met certification requirements of this chapter
• So, just so you know, the way this bill's written is that it goes into chapter law.
• My electrical bill went up 9% year over year. What's to protect the consumers?
• electrical bill went up 9% electrical bill went up 9% yearon<02:02:46.400> year.
• s >> So, like the Delta 8, Delta 9's >> So, like the Delta 8, Delta 9's packaging<04:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused on House Bill 1281, which would establish standards and voluntary certification for agency-owned “facility comfort dogs” used by police and other public safety agencies. Representative Morton, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to create a consistent statewide framework because different departments currently use different policies. He emphasized that the bill is meant to distinguish comfort dogs from service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs, and noted that a small amendment may be needed to make that distinction clearer. He also said the bill is timely under the ADA because comfort dogs fall outside service-animal protections, but still need training standards for public safety and consistency. Committee members questioned whether the bill was too detailed and whether the legislature should be setting rules on matters like training methods, diet, and breeding. Laura Barker of Hero Pups, who helped train New Hampshire’s first police comfort dog, supported the idea of a minimum standard but said the bill should be less prescriptive and should not interfere with therapy dogs or private handlers. She explained that comfort dogs vary in temperament and deployment needs, that raw diets raise zoonotic disease concerns, and that the program should remain voluntary and not cost the state money. Detective Michelle Jones of Portsmouth Police opposed the bill as written, saying the term “facility comfort dog” is confusing, the bill is overly restrictive, and some provisions go beyond what should be mandated by statute; she suggested a more flexible, guideline-based approach and noted that departments already have their own SOPs and can enforce them internally. Justin Brassen of the Manchester Police Department also testified, describing the history of comfort dog programs in New Hampshire and the work of a prior subcommittee formed through the governor’s commission on PTSD among first responders. He said there are currently no statewide standards and that the earlier study involved police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and NAMI New Hampshire, with the goal of creating a thoughtful work product. He agreed the bill needs work and answered questions about how departments handle training and public access. By the end of the hearing, members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, and one committee member suggested the bill may be better handled through interim study because of the amount of work still needed.

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• Plus, the 9-1-1 tapped out, and it routed it.
• “Under Chapter 418 of the Government Code, I believe it’s the county judge.”
• The rain was coming down hard. 9-1-1 calls started coming in around 2:30 in Williamson County.
• One of those 9-1-1 callers was a lady named Sherry Richardson.
• I declared a disaster at 9:00 a.m. Talked to the governor's office about that.

Summary: The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness and flooding hearing opened with quorum calls, prayer, testimony time limits, and remarks from legislative leaders emphasizing decorum, respect, and the goal of learning from the July 4 flood to prevent future loss of life. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows said the special session and hearings were intended to hear directly from local officials and residents, and that the state would pursue immediate and longer-term legislation and continue working beyond the current session. The committee then heard invited testimony from Kerr County, Kerrville, Kendall County, Real County, and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, followed by member questions. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, and emergency management coordinator William B. Thomas described the flood as a sudden, unprecedented event that overwhelmed local systems before many officials or residents understood the danger. They said the county received multiple National Weather Service and IPAWS alerts, but the rain fell in remote upstream areas with limited gauges, and the flood rose too quickly for normal response. They detailed the emergency response, including dispatchers handling heavy call volumes, deputies and volunteer firefighters conducting rescues, and state and federal partners assisting. County officials said 108 people died, including 37 children, and two remained missing. They called for better real-time flood detection, stronger rural emergency management resources, improved broadband and cell coverage, and more funding for swift-water rescue and warning systems. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring and City Manager Dalton Rice said the city had floodplain rules, emergency plans, and prior preparedness efforts, but the event exposed gaps in communications and regional warning capacity. They urged the Legislature to fund a flood warning system, whether sirens, automated alerts, or a hybrid, and asked for support for predictive weather modeling, broadband expansion, a hazard mitigation fund, and disaster recovery resources. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority said it had long funded gauges and pursued flood-warning and mitigation projects, including a new software-based flood prediction system and possible retention dams, and planned to dedicate reserve funds to feasibility studies and infrastructure improvements. Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk said his county’s emergency action plan and early alerts helped prevent deaths there, and he recommended easier access to alerting tools, a river-wide warning system, simpler grant applications, and regional coordination. Real County Judge Bella Rubio said rural counties face major challenges because of limited cell service, broadband, staffing, and funding, especially for camps and visitors along the Frio and Nueces rivers, and argued that reliable alert systems should be treated as a necessity, not a luxury. Members asked about the timeline of the flood, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and funding, and several witnesses said the key lessons were better communications, better warning systems, and more investment in rural flood mitigation and emergency response.

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• Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of CalNENA, California Chapter
• Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of Calina, California Chapter
• Communication at the California Office of Emergency Services and President of the Northern California APCO Chapter
• Tina Meyer, Communication Supervisor with the Brea Police Department and Southern California APCO Chapter
• This resolution ensures that we remember one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century, and we honor

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills to different committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral. A motion by Assemblymember Castillo to suspend the rules and take up AB 2670 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. Assemblymember DeMaio then moved to re-refer AB 2624 back to the Privacy Committee, arguing the bill had been misrepresented in committee; the Majority Leader’s substitute motion to move to the Daily File was accepted 44-19, and the chamber proceeded to regular business. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 120 on Positive Parenting Awareness Month after Senate amendments were concurred in 56-0. It also adopted ACR 150 declaring California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, with broad support and 62 coauthors added. Several policy bills then passed, including AB 2233 on autism treatment access and missed appointments (57-0), AB 1601 creating a pathway for a Sonoma County retiree COLA review (50-3), and AB 1801 expanding notice and transparency requirements for private detention facility approvals (45-16). The chamber also adopted H.R. 103 recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, with 60 coauthors added. Members also gave guest introductions recognizing the Greek Evzones, the Whitney High School girls cross country team, and dispatch and public safety telecommunicator guests. Additional resolutions on the consent calendar, including ACR 130, ACR 172, and H.R. 104, were added to by coauthors and then adopted along with the remaining consent calendar items, which passed 62-0. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m.

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• Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of CalNENA, California Chapter
• Communications Center with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and President of Calina, California Chapter
• Communication at the California Office of Emergency Services and President of the Northern California APCO Chapter
• Tina Meyer, communication supervisor with the Brea Police Department and Southern California APCO Chapter
• This resolution ensures that we remember one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century, and we honor

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Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and then handled a series of procedural motions. Members approved several re-referrals and committee notices, but a motion by Assemblymember Castillo to immediately take up AB 2670 on Medi-Cal fraud failed on a 18-39 vote. A later motion by Assemblymember DeMaio to send AB 2624 back to the Privacy Committee was replaced by a majority substitute motion to move to the Daily File, which passed 44-19. On the floor file, the Assembly considered several measures and resolutions. ACR 120 on Positive Parenting Awareness Month was concurred in 56-0, and ACR 150 declaring California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week was adopted after 62 coauthors were added. AB 2233 on autism therapy access passed 57-0, AB 1601 creating a pathway for a Sonoma County retiree COLA study passed 50-3, and AB 1801 on notice and transparency for private detention facilities passed 45-16. HR 103 recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week was also adopted after 60 coauthors were added. The chamber also heard guest introductions recognizing the Evzones, Greece’s presidential guard, and the Whitney High School girls cross country team, along with remarks honoring several members’ birthdays. The second-day consent calendar was then adopted 62-0, including multiple bills and resolutions, and the Assembly adjourned until Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m.