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• finance committee should do its due finance committee should do its due diligence<00:14:40.600><
• But what's at stake in the bill, in its language, is the sentencing process.
• His fiancée, it was actually her due date to give birth to his son.
• time his fiance it was actually her due time his fiance it was actually her due date<01:44:14.040
• They had all committed crimes, and they were prosecuted and pushed through the process.

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• <00:02:25.520> that kind of the process that kind of the process that it<00:02:27.520>
• Senate will stand at ease to the sound of the gavel.", process in the Senate uh where we we process in
• can't through an easy process can't through an easy process allow<02:04:25.840> payroll<02
• through the process to be be how it is. through the process to be be how it is.
• We're free to have dues taken out, not have dues taken out.

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• there is a technical glitch during your time to testify, we may have to move on to the next person due
• there is a technical glitch during your time to testify, we may have to move on to the next person due
• Due to time constraints, we're going to have to move on to the next person.
• Processed hemp makes the same intoxicating products as cannabis does.
• Let it go through the legislative process.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Health and Human Services and Judiciary meeting heard testimony on several measures, with most of the discussion focused on SB 709 and SB 955. On SB 709, relating to mental health data and related appropriations, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent and said the funding would help maintain a data dashboard and positions, though it had no suggested amount for one blank appropriation. Members also discussed whether sections of the bill were duplicative of existing data reporting. The committees later recommended SB 709 be passed with amendments, including technical changes, deferring the date to December 31, 2050, and blanking out the appropriation for later clarification. SB 955, relating to fitness to proceed, drew mixed testimony. Judiciary opposed portions of the bill, saying some changes could have unintended practical consequences. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill’s intent but urged keeping a three-member evaluation panel rather than reducing it to two, warning that a two-panel process could create delays if a third evaluator had to be added later. A former Hawaii State Hospital clinician said the bill placed too much blame on the courts and should address institutional and administrative problems at the hospital more directly. The Department of Health supported the intent and said it appreciated efforts to address overcrowding. After discussion about examiner shortages and status hearings, the committees recommended SB 955 be passed with amendments reducing the number of qualified examiners from three to one and making related technical changes. The committee also heard SB 1228, a child welfare services measure creating a working group related to youth legal representation and child welfare reform. DHS requested adding a Child Welfare Services representative to the work group, and multiple advocates, including the National Center for Youth Law and Hawaii Youth Services Network, testified in strong support, emphasizing the need for youth voice and implementation of Malama Ohana recommendations. Members asked whether this working group overlapped with another recently passed working group bill; testimony indicated the two measures addressed different issues. The meeting then recessed and later resumed for decision-making on the 9 o’clock calendar, where SB 709 was adopted with amendments and SB 955 was adopted with amendments.

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• I think Devil's Lake is pretty unique due to its size.
• Constitution says that no person shall be deprived of property without due process of law, nor shall
• is a long process.
• Questions about the effects of the merger or on the process?
• So it's important that we be part of the process if we can be.

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• I think Devil's Lake is pretty unique due to its size.
• It's the process that it works. And so it benefits.
• Constitution says that no person shall be deprived of property without due process of law, nor shall
• is a long process.
• Questions about the effects of the merger or on the process?

Summary: The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals. The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.

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• TIMES IN MY THOUGHT PROCESS AND I FELT COMPELLED TO PURSUE ITS STAFF.
• DURING MY FIRST TERM AS COMMISSIONER WE PROCESSED 1125 DOCKETS, HANDLED NUMEROUS GREAT CASES.
• MY HOPE IS THROUGH THE RATE CASE PROCESS WHICH IS WHAT WE HEAR MOST ABOUT, THERE'S A LOT OF THINGS WE
• DO BUT THE RATE CASE PROCESS IS WHAT GAINS THE MOST ATTENTION IS CUSTOMER INTERACTION.
• IN THAT PROCESS WE APPROVE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It provides that you can enforce a child custody order in any state, and there's a process. by which
• But again, as I said, this is currently a working document. ...process, and I just wanted to have it
• I think she passed due to COVID or something like that, but there were multiple episodes of seizures
• But this particular drug is like no other drug that has come to the market; it needs its due research
• We will continue to move bills through the process, so senators, be watching for notifications.

Bills: HB46, HB272, HB551, HB1661, HB2820, HB3181, HB4145, HB4157, HB46, HB272

Keywords: low-THC cannabis, dispensing organization, Texas Compassionate-Use Program, medical use, patient access, registration, healthcare, legislation, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, election supplies, ballots

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• So that's more or less the process that is followed.
• This is a process that you're going to have to follow.
• What we've been able to do is due to destination taxing.
• We have a thinning process.
• So the process is broken.

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• For example, if somebody has a heart attack in the process or if they fall and fall in the wrong way
• I love voting; obviously, I love being a Democrat and being involved in the democratic process.
• This is due to the case of Reese v.
• This is due to what has happened over the past seven years with all these shootings.
• She warned that it's becoming harder to recruit and retain election workers due to these threats. ...

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• THIS PROCESS USES BIOLOGICAL DATA ABOUT A SPECIES ALONG WITH SPECIFIC HABITAT AND CLIMATE PARAMETERS
• DUE TO THE RISK ADDITIONAL AND PROHIBITIVE STATUSES DO NOT ALLOW FOR PERSONAL POSSESSION OF THE SPECIES
• THE FIRST THING THEY WILL EXPLAIN OR THEY SHOULD BE EXPLAINING IS THE LEGAL PROCESS OF WHAT YOU CAN DO
• SO FAR IN 2025 THERE HAVE BEEN 97 SUCCESSFUL LIVE AREA DUE TO WATERCRAFT STRIKE OR RED TIDE.
• THE ABUNDANT SURVEY ACCOUNTS FOR MANATEES THAT ARE NOT SEEN BY OBSERVERS DUE TO SURVEY CONDITIONS AND

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• So, with all due respect, I will be voting no against Senate Bill 5 and hope that it gets better along
• the process.
• So, with all due respect, everyone has their own opinion. I think looking at this, I think...
• you a sworn testimony from a trial, and this is from a lady who was not familiar with the voting process
• Kavasos, who was not a regular voter and not familiar with the process, but was excited about exercising

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• Although we are introducing this resolution today due to the session calendar, the observance took place
• Due to loopholes in existing law, rental car theft and the misuse of these rentals are serious issues
• It also ensures we protect our historic resources in the process while also making these projects more
• It will expand the existing notification process to include contact information so individuals can find
• Members, I'm honored today to present AB 1412, which would make the transfer process consistent for all

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. Members also made several guest introductions and memorial recognitions, including tributes to labor leader Louisa Blue and a Memorial Day moment of silence. The body adopted a motion to suspend Assembly Rule 63 for certain Appropriations Committee bills, and later took up a second-day consent calendar and several resolutions. The chamber adopted ACR 68, declaring July 2025 as Parks Make Life Better Month, and ACR 83, proclaiming California Maritime Day; both received broad support. On the floor file, members passed a series of bills covering child passenger safety, student financial aid, downtown office-to-housing conversion districts, rental vehicle theft prevention, fire hazard zone reviews, medical data protections, UC admissions transparency, office-to-housing streamlining, inoperable RV removal, domestic violence and child welfare, insurance classification for social service workers, sustainable aviation fuel CEQA review, UC hiring background checks, accessory dwelling units, fish and wildlife exemptions for Sutter County infrastructure, speed limit assessments, geothermal permitting, special education transfers, recorder fee adjustments, and a BIT program exemption for farmers and ranchers. Most measures passed with little or no opposition. AB 435, which would have implemented a five-step test standard for child passenger safety laws, was later reconsidered and failed on a vote of 36-12 after the call was lifted. The Assembly also adopted the second-day consent calendar, including multiple bills and resolutions, and added co-authors to several resolutions. The session ended with adjournments in memory and an adjournment until Tuesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.

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• This bill was brought to me by a local parent who lost her son due to a fentanyl overdose.
• Gage Austin Taylor lost his life in 2022 due to an accidental fentanyl overdose.
• So FDLE will still process that employee through the clearinghouse.
• It takes a very long time to process death certificates.
• It takes a very long time to process death certificates.

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard and passed several bills. HB 293 would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Executive Office of the Governor, create a liaison and advisory council, and was supported by faith-based and nonprofit groups; some members questioned possible duplication with existing services and the source of any future funding, but the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 547 would create an exception to the 30-day notice requirement before hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers sell medical debt when the debt buyer agrees not to use interest, fees, or extraordinary collection actions and must return charity-care-eligible debt; it passed unanimously after brief support testimony. CS/HB 1553 would require reporting of uterine fibroid data to the Department of Health to create a de-identified public database and reauthorize funding for implementation; it also passed 24-0, with members noting the earlier database mandate had not been carried out. The committee then took up CS/HB 1195, “Gage’s Law,” which would require hospitals and hospital-based emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine drug screens for suspected overdose or poisoning cases. The bill was presented as a response to overdose deaths and the need to better detect fentanyl, and emotional testimony from a parent described a son’s death after a hospital did not test for fentanyl. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, emphasizing stigma, the need for better treatment and data, and the potential to save lives; the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 47 on child care and early learning providers would streamline inspections, speed background screening, offer free online training/testing, update definitions, protect certain family child care homes from insurance issues, and create a license-exempt category for employer-provided child care; after questions about parent notice, database listing, background checks, and insurance, an amendment was adopted and the bill passed 24-0 as amended. Finally, CS/HB 647 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to sign death certificates in hospice settings, addressing delays that can leave families waiting to complete burial arrangements. Support testimony came from advocacy and hospice groups, and members cited the bill’s importance for families and religious burial timelines. The bill passed 23-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• I recognize House Bill 2307 as amended, due pass. Thank you, sir. Any explanation?
• It recommends House Bill 2758 be returned with a due pass recommendation. Thank you, ma'am.
• pass or due pass as amended is defeated.
• You're either choosing to give House Bill 2758, as amended, a due pass or not.
• You have failed to give House Bill 2758, as amended, a due pass recommendation.

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• would get it on the increased amount due would get it on the increased amount due to<01:24:39.760
• <01:30:43.040> I<01:30:43.280> don't process or to directly invest.
• I don't process or to directly invest.
• Um, I would like to begin by apologizing that I didn't find this earlier in the process.
• Um, but as I earlier in the process.

Bills: HB0075, HB0128

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• Processing fees for deer.
• You mentioned that you had to receive approval to process hogs.
• That takes place under a notice of intent process.
• I think it's due to simply deer density. Or because they're not feeding?
• But it's a very long period of time, so it's a very slow process.

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Summary: The meeting began with roll call, adoption of the agenda, and approval of the prior minutes. The main presentation was from Julie Grenwald of Louisiana Hunters for the Hungry, who described the nonprofit’s protein donation programs, including freezer clean-out days, deer and fish processing partnerships, and a paused feral hog donation program that had collected about 3,500 hogs and 137,000 pounds of pork before funding ran short. She said the group has donated roughly 300,000 pounds of protein over two years, works with food banks and local agencies, and is protected under Louisiana’s Good Samaritan Law. Members asked about processor locations, exotic species, signage, sponsorships, and whether the program could expand to other invasive species or mobile drop-off options; Grenwald said expansion is possible if processors and funding are available. The task force then received a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries update from Jonathan Bordelon on chronic wasting disease testing. He reported more than 2,800 samples collected and over 2,300 results returned, with nine positives total: eight in Tensas Parish and one confirmed in Concordia Parish on Richard K. Yancey WMA, which triggered preparation of an emergency declaration and future rulemaking to adjust the control area. He said harvest and sampling remain near record levels, most samples are voluntary, and the agency continues to monitor symptomatic deer reports and public submissions. The final major presentation was from William McKinley of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, who gave a detailed overview of Mississippi’s CWD response. He said Mississippi has 529 detections across 18 counties, with prevalence rising from about one in 500 samples to about one in 80 statewide, and much higher in some counties. He described Mississippi’s surveillance system, targeted tags within three miles of positives, environmental sampling, feeder bans in CWD zones, and research showing contamination at feeders and in scrapes. He also discussed possible multiple strains, including one linked to the Wisconsin whitetail strain and another around Vicksburg/Issaquena, and said the disease appears to be expanding about 3.5 miles per year. Members asked about high-fence enclosures, live deer movement restrictions, baiting and feeding rules, hunter participation, and whether Louisiana should develop similar environmental testing capacity; no votes were taken on these issues, but members discussed possible future legislative or budget action.

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• In the focus groups, participants described avoiding or delaying care due to fear of mistreatment, with
• Prior to the most recent area planning process, the Department of Aging research staff developed an index
• due to housing instability, avoiding... ...also interrupted treatment due to housing instability, avoidance
• So our complaint process is very similar to DSS's complaint process.
• So we look at both of those and we treat them both as the same investigative process.

Summary: The Select Committee on Older LGBTQ Californians held an inaugural hearing focused on the health care and support landscape for older LGBTQ Californians, including people aging with HIV and transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex seniors. Opening remarks emphasized the long history of discrimination faced by older LGBTQ adults, the growth of the aging LGBTQ population, and the need to translate existing state commitments into concrete services. Senators highlighted concerns about nursing home vulnerability, the aging of people living with HIV, and the impact of federal actions and Medicaid cuts on California’s safety net. The first panel featured Justice in Aging, CalHHS, the Department of Aging, and the Aging and HIV Institute. Testimony described widespread inequities, including discrimination, social isolation, economic insecurity, and gaps in culturally competent care. State officials outlined the Master Plan for Aging, the first statewide survey of LGBTQIA older adults, gender-affirming care protections in Medi-Cal, and efforts to improve coordination across departments. Advocates argued the state has been too slow to respond to federal threats and that services are often hard to find or fragmented. Committee members pressed the departments on how survey findings are being turned into action, how rural and underserved communities are being reached, and whether more formal stakeholder coordination or “no wrong door” access systems are needed. The second panel focused on seniors living with HIV. A long-term survivor gave emotional testimony about the “survivorship penalty,” loss of benefits, housing insecurity, and the need for legal and navigation support, housing assistance, and protection from outdated disability standards. The Department of Aging reported on implementation of SB 258, which added HIV status to the definition of greatest social need for area agencies on aging; it said 20 of 33 area plans now identify HIV as a target population and many include specific strategies, such as LGBTQIA mental health connections programs. The Office of AIDS described Project Cornerstone, Ryan White, ADAP, HOPWA, the Medi-Cal waiver, and PrEP-AP, noting these programs serve thousands of older clients and rely on whole-person case management. Case management testimony underscored persistent needs for medication subsidies, transportation, food, and housing. Committee members questioned how ADAP rebate funds might be used, how SB 258 is enforced across local agencies, and how to reduce administrative barriers and auto-connect eligible people to benefits. The final panel began with the Department of Social Services outlining protections for TGI seniors in licensed care facilities, including SB 219’s nondiscrimination requirements and related provider notices and resident rights materials. The hearing remained focused on identifying service gaps, improving coordination across aging, health, and social service systems, and ensuring state programs better reflect the lived experience of older LGBTQ Californians.

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• Action is due pass to the Committee on Appropriations. Ward: Aye. Lackey: Not voting.
• Action is due Thank you, Ms. McKinner. Madam Secretary, please call the roll.
• Action is due pass to the Committee on Appropriations. Aye. Ward? Aye. Lackie? Not voting.
• AB 549 is due pass as amended to the Committee on Appropriations. Ward: Aye. Lackey: Aye.
• Here are the main changes we believe will rationalize the process.

Summary: The committee heard AB 749, which would create a blue ribbon commission to study equitable access to youth sports and recommend a statewide framework, including coaching standards, PE modernization, and funding models to reduce barriers for families. The author and supporters, including youth sports advocates, educators, coaches, and former athletes, argued that sports improve health, school engagement, and long-term opportunity, while noting racial and income disparities in participation. One member raised concerns that a new commission could add cost and regulatory burdens, but the bill was framed as a study measure rather than immediate regulation. The committee also took up AB 549, aimed at coordinating state and local security planning for major upcoming sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games. Supporters said the bill would improve interagency coordination, protect visitors and communities, and help prevent human trafficking and discrimination during mega-events. Members discussed the need to avoid over-policing and to center community values, but the bill advanced on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 1291 addressed ticket purchasing for concerts, sports, and other live events by requiring electronic proof of purchase and allowing it to be used for entry if a ticket cannot be accessed through no fault of the buyer. Supporters said the measure would give consumers more certainty and help address problems in a monopolized ticketing market, while opponents from venues, sports teams, and entertainment groups warned it could undermine anti-scalping tools, create security problems, and burden venues with duplicate or fraudulent proofs of purchase. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended basis to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with the roll held open for absent members. The consent calendar item, AB 644, was also approved.

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• Despite the three differences in the cameras, they generally operate in the same process as outlined
• We are still compiling the notice of violation totals for the annual report due December 31.
• We are still compiling the notice of violation totals for the annual report due December 31st.
• But wondering, you know, the process—if my understanding is that the vendor then reviews it, and then
• And we even here at DOT have developed a process for on-site hires.

Summary: The Committee on Transportation received a presentation from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on Florida’s camera-based traffic enforcement programs: red light cameras, school bus stop-arm cameras, and school zone speed cameras. The department explained how the programs work, including human review of recorded violations, issuance of civil notices to vehicle owners, and escalation to uniform traffic citations if unpaid or uncontested. Officials also outlined the fee structure and reported preliminary data showing 42 red light camera jurisdictions, 496 red light cameras, and more than 923,000 notices of violation in fiscal year 2024-2025, along with growth in school zone and school bus programs. Senators asked about camera placement, signage, review procedures, and whether reviewers or vendors receive revenue from citations; several questions were left for follow-up because the witness did not have all statutory or operational details. The committee then heard an update from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue on the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, funded by a $4 billion general revenue investment leveraged into a $7 billion program for 20 major projects. He said the initiative is advancing high-priority congestion relief projects across the state, with 80% of the plan expected to be underway by the end of 2026 and the remaining projects in 2027. Perdue highlighted new delivery methods such as modified phased design-build, voluntary acceleration, and structured acceleration, along with workforce and supply-chain efforts, including regional hiring events and aggregate planning. He cited projects such as I-4 congestion relief lanes, Golden Glades, I-95 at US-1, I-75 auxiliary lanes, and I-275 improvements as examples of the program’s progress. Members questioned FDOT about traffic management during construction, subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, public transit planning, contractor safety and fatalities, bridge strikes, logistics access near ports and airports, aggregate supply, local government coordination, and federal funding uncertainty. Perdue said FDOT continuously reevaluates traffic control plans, works with local governments and industry partners, uses small business participation targets, and requires contractors to be in good standing with OSHA and to implement corrective action plans after incidents. He also said Florida’s transportation revenues are flat, the state remains largely state-funded, and additional resources are the main need for future transportation delivery. The committee adjourned after the chair requested FDOT staff provide senators with district-specific project information.

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• required to submit fingerprints for the live scanning process when applying for registration, as well
• Banks are not operating these accounts at a loss due to banking regulations.
• Offering these accounts at a loss due to banking regulations.
• Language is provided for court processes and the case staffing process leading up to the filing of a
• Clarity is provided for truancy processes at the school district and court levels.

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