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• Motion carries, 9-7. The motion is adopted.
• Chairman Roy: yes. 9-7. Motion carries.
• The motion carries, 9-7. Again, same thing on the reports, please, if we could by tomorrow.
• implications and some of the potential unintended consequences, you know, including potentially penalizing
• some of the implications and some of the potential unintended consequences, including potentially penalizing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• These are all outlined in Article 9, Section 17.15 of the bill.
• code offenses in it.
• We will be starting tomorrow at 9 a.m.
• We will be starting tomorrow at 9 a.m.
• So we'll see you tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• It seemed to penalize states who give undocumented immigrants any type of state-subsidized healthcare
• depredation went into the egg bill, and the Senate dropped their OIG budget request because there's $9
• million in the first biennium and $9 million in the tails, and we didn't have it.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So we're always trying to make sure 6 to 9 months out or ordering the right. Yeah, yeah.
• think we need to do everything that we can reasonably do to to prevent it number one and then to penalize
• Florida's sunshine Statute. 1, 1, 9, point. 0, 1, 3, provided if we have the agency that spends public

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• seven of them: file item 6, which is SB 1389, Dolly; file item 7, which is SCA 4, Archiletta; file item 9,
• On behalf of the United Nations Association, California chapter, we earnestly and enthusiastically support
• I mean, it should be counted, and it's not color-coded by my skin color on the ballot.
• .. ...eliminating the inequitable and unreliable determination models that are created by Election Code

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related measures. SB 884 by Senator Umberg proposed expanding polling-place buffer zones, limiting certain law enforcement activity near polling sites, increasing ballot drop boxes and vote center access, and extending the vote-by-mail receipt deadline; supporters said it would protect voters from intimidation, while county election officials opposed it as operationally difficult and costly. The bill was amended in committee to allow county supervisors discretion over expanding the buffer zone and to permit law enforcement entry for crimes against persons or property. It was ultimately passed out of committee on a 4-1 vote after members’ roll calls were completed later in the day. SB 1164 by Senator Cervantes would expand California voting-rights protections by codifying and broadening anti-dilution and anti-suppression rules, adding preclearance for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to favor voting access; it drew strong support from civil rights and voting-rights groups, while one city raised concerns about effects on pending litigation. The committee advanced the bill to Judiciary on a 4-1 vote after later roll call completion. The committee also considered SB 900 by Senator McNerney, which would streamline political advertisement disclosures by shortening required disclaimer language, allowing standard abbreviations, and increasing the number of top funders disclosed on political mailers from three to five. Supporters from the outdoor advertising industry and campaign finance reform groups said the bill would preserve transparency while making disclosures more readable; it passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. In contrast, SB 1225 and its companion SCA 3 by Senator Niello would transfer responsibility for drafting ballot titles and summaries for initiatives and referenda from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Supporters argued this would improve neutrality and public trust, while opponents said the current elected Attorney General system is accountable and efficient; both measures were advanced on narrow votes after roll calls were completed later. Finally, SB 1360 by Senator Cervantes, part of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 package, would expand language-access requirements for election materials by lowering the threshold for coverage, adding a petition process, and extending protections beyond current federal language categories. Voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups strongly supported the bill, while county election officials opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about the precinct-based determination model and implementation details. The committee passed SB 1360 to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote after the later roll call. The committee also approved a consent calendar of seven measures at the start of the hearing.

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• File item 9, SB 1418, Cervantes. File item 10, SB 1429, a committee bill. File item 11...
• On behalf of the United Nations Association, California chapter, we earnestly and enthusiastically support
• I mean, the ballot was cast for candidate one or two; it should be counted, and it's not color-coded
• expansion, eliminating the inequitable and unreliable determination models that are created by Election Code

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They have different codes. They have different modifiers. They have different portals.
• 313 school property tax abatement program. ...over the Chapter 313 school property tax abatement program
• We will be having, at 9 o'clock sharp, a history of tax packages in New Mexico with Pam Stokes, who is
• So Pam will be here at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
• On that note, we are recessed until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Thank you, everybody.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its fourth meeting, held October 27-28 in Santa Fe, with Representative Duncan moving approval and no opposition. The chair then introduced a panel on the cost of providing medical care in New Mexico, focusing on physician shortages, rising practice costs, and access problems, especially in southern New Mexico and Las Cruces. Panelists included family physicians, a pediatrician, a cardiologist/electrophysiologist, and a community health center medical director, who described their backgrounds and practices before turning to the policy discussion. The doctors argued that New Mexico is losing physicians because of three main pressures: medical malpractice exposure, gross receipts tax on medical services, and low Medicaid reimbursement. They said malpractice premiums are much higher than in neighboring states, punitive damages and venue shopping increase risk, and the patient compensation fund and attorney fee structure create additional costs. They also described administrative burdens from insurance billing and referrals, the high debt and long training period for physicians, and the effect of corporate medicine and private equity on practice decisions. One panelist emphasized the economic impact of each physician on jobs and local spending, while another noted that shortages force patients into emergency rooms and delay specialty care. The panel presented a list of proposed solutions: reform punitive damages, limit venue shopping and stacking, restore lifetime medical payments from the patient compensation fund, enact apology protections, cap attorney fees, continue Medicaid funding improvements, and eliminate gross receipts tax on medical and dental services. Committee members generally agreed the presentation was thorough and useful, but several noted that some proposals fall outside this committee’s jurisdiction and would likely need to move through other committees, especially judiciary and tax. Some members supported drafting legislation or working on separate bills, while others urged caution, requested more input from hospitals and economists, and raised concerns about local government revenue impacts from GRT changes. The chair concluded by encouraging members to continue discussions offline and noted that the tax-related issue would be taken up further in the next day’s work.

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• has adopted the following conference committee reports: SB 268, 19 yeas, 12 nays; SB 2972, 22 yeas, 9
• He's a K-9. Members, please take your conversations outside the rails. Chair recognizes Mr. Curry.
• He's a K-9 officer that was shot yesterday in the line of duty. Thank God.
• People of every background, occupation, and zip code knew that they could count on this person because
• We're grateful for her contributions and know she'll continue to do great things in the next chapter

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• We have This room is set for tomorrow, so we'll start here at 9 o'clock tomorrow as well, and we'll pick
• because the judges will realize that's probably overstepping Rule 8 of the Civil Rules of Procedure, Rule 9,
• At home, page 15, lines 9 through 11. Thank you. Thank you, Representative.
• The heart of it is on page 3, section 9.
• We'll be meeting tomorrow at 9 o'clock in this room.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Section 9. End of bill. Senator Dondero-Loop. Thank you very much, Mr. President.
• Sections 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, and 9 of the act become effective upon passage and approval. Senator Buck.
• Sections 8.5, 8.7, 8.9, and 9 of the act become effective upon passage and approval. Senator Buck.
• That concludes Order of Business 9.
• It imposes a 9% excise tax on live entertainment ticket resales, burdening small businesses and consumers

Keywords: 909, all

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• It'd be 9 to 6. Thank you. All right, Skipson, would you like to close?
• The last one that we heard in subcommittee is file item 9, AB 890 by Lee. Can I get a motion?
• File item 9, AB 890. Current vote is 3 to 0. Castillo, aye. Elhawary, aye. Rodriguez, aye.
• File Item 9, AB 890: current vote is 5 to 0. Rodriguez: aye. Rodriguez, aye. Final vote, 6 to 0.
• File Item 9, AB 890: current vote is 5 to 0. Rodriguez: aye. Rodriguez, aye. Final vote, 6 to 0.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard a long agenda of bills focused largely on child welfare, foster care, child care, CalWORKs, mandated reporting, and public benefits. Early items included AB 890, which would ease county transfer rules for nonminor dependents in extended foster care; AB 461, which would replace punitive truancy-related penalties with supportive services for families; and AB 753, which would create an interim associate teacher pathway to help address the child care workforce shortage. Testimony on these bills emphasized barriers faced by foster youth, low-income families, and child care providers, and members expressed support for the general policy direction. The committee also heard AB 926 on foster care visitation, AB 563 on early childhood planning and reporting, AB 601 on standardized mandated reporter training, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification aid, AB 822 extending the Commission on the State of Hate, AB 970 creating a Los Angeles County mandated reporter pilot, AB 1161 protecting public benefits during disasters, AB 1172 allowing trained staff to administer emergency seizure medication in community care settings, and AB 363 expanding CalWORKs student supports and work-study. Witnesses generally supported these measures as ways to reduce trauma, improve reunification, modernize reporting and training, and expand access to services. County welfare and child welfare groups, advocacy organizations, and providers largely testified in support, while some bills drew concerns from county representatives about implementation or needed amendments. Several bills were voted out of committee, often unanimously and sometimes as amended, including AB 926, AB 563, AB 601, AB 1074, AB 822, AB 970, AB 1161, and AB 1172; AB 1172 was reported on call. The committee also took up consent items and later voted on subcommittee-held bills AB 461, AB 753, and AB 890, leaving them on call. At the end of the hearing, the committee heard AB 1211, which would protect CalFresh benefits from federal cuts and require a feasibility study on increasing benefits and eligibility; testimony stressed rising food insecurity and the economic importance of food assistance, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.

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• and Spa Code, International Residential Code, and National Electrical Code.
• regular codes. regular codes.
• code.
• <01:02:20.480> It's code. It's a more relaxed code. It's code. It's a more relaxed code.
• I'm just here to support them, and as I said, 9 to 3, they want to continue with the 2018 code with those

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I could, I mean, my flight is that it's not till 9:00 at night, so no. I'm kidding.
• She said that penalizes victims and that it is absolutely ridiculous that we would ever let someone have
• That means all of the witnesses will be done, and it just penalizes victims.
• four or five years could have passed, which means all of the witnesses will all be done, so it just penalizes
• four or five years could have passed, which means all of the witnesses will be done, so it just penalizes

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved. Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199. The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.

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• Senate Bill 1140, an act amending Title 13, Chapter 9, Arizona Revised Statutes, by amending Section
• Section 36-29-307; amending Title 36, Chapter 29, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes; and amending
• Secretary, record the vote: 16-9, with 2 nays and 2 not voting.
• Senate Bill 1140, an act amending Title 13, Chapter 9, by adding Section 13-922 and Section 13-125, relating
• Finance. 3.23-23-23-2-2-6-9, warranty, lease vehicles, leased definition. Act.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• 4, Article 9, relating to the conduct of elections.
• By your vote of 8 ayes, 43 nays, 9 not voting, you have failed.
• By your vote of 44 ayes, 7 nays, 9 not voting, you have passed.
• By your vote of 51 ayes, 0 nays, 9 not voting, you have passed.
• Amending Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 9-500.54 and Section

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It allows charter schools to adopt their own code of student conduct.
• I want to switch now to the issue about the Code of Student Conduct.
• What might be different in a charter school's code of conduct?
• The code of student conduct must meet or exceed the minimum standards set forth in the sponsor's code
• This is one of the hallmark lessons learned since 9/11.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions recognizing interns, guests, and advocates. The Rules Chair added CS for CS for SB 622 to the special order calendar, and SB 80 on state land management was temporarily postponed. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills when the measures were identical or nearly identical. The Senate passed SB 200/HB 295 on a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan, requiring DEP to develop a recycling and waste diversion roadmap by 2026; SB 492 on land development and mitigation banking, after adopting amendments related to mitigation credit use and former phosphate mine lands; and SB 494/HB 255 on aggravated animal cruelty, which increases sentencing consequences and creates a searchable FDLE database of convicted animal abusers, with an amendment clarifying the database language. The Senate also passed SB 500/HB 711 establishing the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism, SB 524/HB 1089 adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening, SB 592/HB 393 revising the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 742/HB 1145 on workforce education, SB 936/HB 827 on a statewide study of automation and workforce impact, SB 964/HB 181 on parole guidelines, SB 976/HB 901 on court-appointed psychologists, SB 1084/HB 1451 on sexual cyber harassment, and SB 1156 on a home health aid program for medically fragile children. Most of these bills were adopted after brief sponsor explanations, questions, and in some cases amendments or House-substitute motions. Debate centered on several policy issues. Senators raised concerns about the constitutional and environmental implications of mitigation banking credits in SB 492, the scope and privacy implications of the animal abuse database in SB 494, the funding and eligibility details of the condo resilience program in SB 592, and the public-school/charter-school balance in SB 822, which drew extensive questioning about enrollment, governance, discipline, accountability, and data sharing before being placed on the third-reading calendar after amendments. The Spectrum Alert bill drew support from members who compared it to the Purple Alert and emphasized the risks faced by children with ASD. The medically fragile children home health aid bill also drew strong support, with senators describing it as a long-needed fix to help families provide in-home care without losing Medicaid coverage. Votes on the measures reported in the transcript were overwhelmingly favorable, with bills passing by margins such as 38-0, 35-3, 37-0, 36-0, and 35-0.

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• There's a passage of scripture in John chapter 10 where Jesus says, 'My sheep hear my voice, and I know
• Bill 633 by Hilbert of the House and Weaver of the Senate, an act relating to the Oklahoma Juvenile Code
• So if it was 10 months, 9 months, 12 months, et cetera.
• Code Section 1396d(y) is reduced, then it changes.
• Code that is in reference to the 90-10 match of the expansion population? Is that correct?

Bills: SB1090, SJR49, SB633, HR1059, SB650, SB2063, SB122, SB1614, SB1884, SJR52, SJR53, HJR1101, SJR50, HB3021, HR1058, SB514, SB382, HB3320, SB740, SB833, SB2143, SB1209, SB244

Keywords: SB1090, Oklahoma Homeowner Repair Contract Protection Act, home repair, home solicitation contract, cooling-off period, right to cancel, consumer protection, contract rescission, certified mail cancellation, home solicitation sales, contractor regulation, home improvement scams, public finance, State Treasurer, Invest In Oklahoma, OCAST, venture capital, private equity, growth funds, direct investment

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including the Nurse of the Day and a guest pastor, on the National Day of Prayer. Members also made announcements about prayer activities in the Capitol and welcomed former Speaker Charles McCall to the gallery. The chamber then moved through a long floor calendar of Senate bills, joint resolutions, and a conference committee report, with several measures amended on the floor before final passage. Among the bills passed were SB 1090, a consumer protection measure aimed at giving homeowners time to cancel contracts with predatory door-knocking roofers and contractors; SJR 49, repealing a Wildlife Conservation Commission rule on surety for oil and gas leases; SB 633, a juvenile code measure described as protecting children from fentanyl poisoning; SB 650, a public utilities bill tied to transparency and accountability for state employee salary increases; SB 263, amended to include a “lemonade stand” provision; SB 122, a transportation-related bill on proof of insurance; and SB 1614, creating a teacher induction program, which also received emergency passage. SJR 52 and HJR 1101, both dealing with agency rules, also passed, as did SJR 53 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rules. The most debated item was SB 1884, which would strengthen equal access for school employees to teacher professional organizations and related membership/dues procedures. Supporters argued it would clarify existing law, ensure fair access, and give teachers more choice and legal support; opponents said the problem was compliance with current law, not a need for new statute, and warned against duplicating existing protections. After extended debate, the bill failed 47-44. Members then took up SJR 50, a major Medicaid expansion-related resolution revising earlier trigger language; supporters said it preserved expansion unless federal funding changed and gave lawmakers flexibility, while opponents argued the state had not done enough fiscal analysis before proposing changes. SJR 50 passed 69-18. Finally, the House adopted a conference committee report on HB 3021, consolidating graduation requirements into the ICAP framework and clarifying related school rules, and the bill passed with emergency status.

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• Texas statute and the Insurance Code require the following insurance coverages.
• To delete an unused chapter in the Government Code that contains the statute that regulated membership
• The bill simply deletes the chapter. Thank you. All right. Thank you. Dean, members' questions?
• It relates to the regulation of code enforcement officers and code enforcement officers in training.
• 151, Subchapter D, to Chapter 152, Subchapter C, of the Finance Code.

Bills: HB111

Summary: The committee heard a long series of House bills, with most measures laid out by Senate sponsors and then left pending after brief public testimony. Early bills focused on construction and licensing issues, including HB 305 on prompt payment for public construction audits, HB 5093 on restoring public access to notary contact information, HB 2037 on updating landlord-tenant repair and security deposit rules, HB 4214 on a centralized public information request contact database, and HB 5435 exempting higher education institutions from a 90-day notice requirement for certain public-private partnership projects. Testimony was generally supportive on these bills, and no votes were taken; each was left pending. The committee also considered several transparency and regulatory bills. HB 111 would expand the Public Information Act to certain nonprofit state associations and narrow some attorney-client and working-paper exceptions, with supporters arguing it would improve oversight of public funds and critics questioning the scope and thresholds. HB 5129 would protect occupational license holders’ personal identifying information from disclosure without consent, HB 4350 would allow peace officers to redact personal information from online real property records, HB 4748 would authorize multiple-award state purchasing contracts, and HB 4765 would clean up code enforcement officer licensing rules. HB 4134 would allow motor vehicle creditors to charge limited fees for electronic payment options while requiring a free alternative, and HB 1043 would direct a study of blockchain-based property title records; both drew testimony, with some concern about the practical effects and vendor implications of the blockchain study. Several bills addressed insurance, workforce, and digital-asset regulation. HB 3520 would reduce the insurance coverage required for transportation network companies during the period when a driver is en route to pick up a passenger, drawing support from Texans for Lawsuit Reform and opposition from trial lawyers who argued the higher coverage better protects the public. HB 3320 would create a self-insurance pool for religious institutions, with TDI explaining it would still be regulated but operate under a special statutory framework. HB 4233 would modernize rules for digital asset service providers by removing certain auditor-access requirements and updating reporting and licensing provisions. HB 3923 would reduce bachelor’s-degree requirements for some state jobs, though Every Texan argued low pay, not degree requirements, is the main driver of turnover. HB 4518 would create a legal structure for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations tied to blockchain governance; business law experts opposed it as unnecessary and potentially risky, while crypto advocates supported it. Finally, HB 1803 would join an interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists, with supporters citing workforce shortages and opponents saying Texas already licenses quickly and that the compact could weaken state oversight. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly closed testimony and left bills pending, and a quorum was eventually established before later items were heard.

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• HB 2306 allows for a fair tax code to foster the common good.
• Uh, and then we'll reconvene after that. code. Then we're going to take the last code.
• So, our current spending ceiling is $9 million.
• Uh chair's landlord-tenant code.
• 312, Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 312, Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 312,<05:50:36.880>

Bills: HB2459, HB1616, HB1799, HB1604, HB1732, HB1736, HB1931, HB772, HB2153, HB2122, HB2009, HB2012, HB1779, HB2296, HB2397, HB2398, HB1596, HB2233, HB1976, HB1563, HB815, HB1655, HB1851, HB1941, HB2037, HB1635, HB2201, HB1943, HB1163, HB2452, HB2429, HB2148, HB2306, HB2007, HB2049, HB2616

Keywords: food innovation, agribusiness, food safety, market access, branding, economic diversification, performance indicators, agriculture, aquaculture, commercial activity, swine production, Korean natural farming, housing development, commercial projects, county authority, public works, construction standards, exemption, zoning, housing

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• The constitutional text distinguishes between compulsion of bringing members back and punishment penalizing
• call, there is no way to know if the lack of a quorum was caused by the members who are now being penalized

Keywords: 1184, house, all