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• </c><00:23:52.720><c> Chair</c> chief author by Chair Hansen. Chair chief author by Chair Hansen.
• Would it come down to the county?
• And if it is the county, would funds go to the county for enforcement? Thank you. Chair Hansen.
• And if it is the down to the county?
• c> county, would funds go to the county for county, would funds go to the county for enforcement?

Bills: HF858, HF2577, HF2576

Keywords: bioincentive payments, agriculture, job creation, environmental compliance, financial reporting, waste handling, sewage sludge, PFAS regulation, environment, record retention, fertilizer disposal, pesticide disposal, environmental impact, safety regulations, burning prohibition, 1183, house

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• Additionally, information produced in response to a CID may be disclosed only to authorized employees
• Working Act requirements, wage laws, the Washington Law Against Discrimination, and the city and county
• Brad Banks here on behalf of the Association of Counties.
• I'm a senior prosecutor with the King County Prosecutor's Office.
• It requires authority of law. The federal constitution doesn't require a crime.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on four bills. SB 5925 would expand the Attorney General’s civil investigative demand authority to investigate possible violations of the U.S. and Washington constitutions, certain labor and civil rights laws, law enforcement use-of-force issues, and jail-related statutes. Supporters, including the Attorney General’s office, Teamsters 117, and Working Washington, said the bill would make investigations faster and more effective, especially in wage theft and discrimination cases. Opponents, including police, sheriffs, cities, counties, and retail and business groups, argued it would give the AG broad investigative power without enough threshold showing, could burden local governments and employers, and raised constitutional concerns about speech and search protections. No vote was taken. SB 5906 would codify and expand protections for non-public spaces in schools, child care facilities, health care facilities, higher education institutions, and county auditor election areas by limiting immigration enforcement access without a judicial warrant or court order and restricting collection of immigration-related information about students and families. Supporters said the bill would reduce fear, protect privacy, and make existing Keep Washington Working policies clearer and more durable, with testimony from immigrant rights groups, faith organizations, students, PTA, and health advocates. Some organizations, including health care and child care stakeholders, supported the goal but asked for amendments to clarify definitions, create model policies, add training and enforcement provisions, and adjust warrant/subpoena language. The committee also heard strong opposition concerns about federal immigration enforcement, but no action was taken. SB 6070 would expand missing-person tools by allowing certain digital investigative tools to be used in missing endangered person cases, creating new Abney and Purple Alerts for missing Black people and people with disabilities, and broadening the definition of missing endangered person. Supporters included prosecutors, law enforcement, tribal and disability advocates, families of missing persons, and students who argued that faster alerts and better digital tools save lives and address racial and disability disparities in missing-person responses. Testimony described delays in prior cases and the need for more urgent, targeted alerts. The committee then heard SB 6002, which would regulate automated license plate reader systems, set registration, use, retention, audit, and disclosure rules, and prohibit certain uses such as immigration enforcement and surveillance near protected locations. The sponsor said the bill is intended to create statewide guardrails for a technology already in use, and testimony was expected to continue after the excerpt ended; no vote or final action was recorded in the portion provided.

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• jails have interest arbitration regardless of the size of the county.
• We represent adult corrections agencies in Island and Whatcom counties.
• I started my career as a Teamster in corrections with Skagit County in 1998.
• More authority does not equal better outcomes.
• More authority does not equal better outcomes.

Summary: The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee held its first meeting of the session and heard four bills. HB 2107 would make permanent and slightly narrow a temporary L&I requirement that, after an on-site safety inspection at a building construction site, the agency make a good-faith effort to notify the owner or employer within 10 working days if an immediately identified hazard could injure a worker. Construction industry groups and L&I supported the bill and said the pilot had worked well, with L&I reporting it had been able to notify owners almost 96% of the time during about 1,400 inspections. HB 2137 would remove the population threshold for binding interest arbitration for correctional employees in city and county jails. Teamsters representatives said the change would give corrections officers in smaller jurisdictions the same bargaining rights as other uniformed personnel and help address safety, staffing, and wage inequities. County representatives opposed the bill, saying it would increase bargaining and compensation costs for many counties, and asked for amendments requiring arbitrators to consider county finances and making awards nonbinding on county legislative authorities. HB 2264 would clarify unemployment insurance eligibility for workers who opt into an employer-initiated layoff or reduction-in-force plan, even if they can rescind their decision, so long as the termination results from the employer’s plan. Supporters said current court rulings create confusing and unfair denials of benefits for workers who leave in good faith during layoffs; NFIB raised questions about severance, retirement, and UI solvency. HB 2243 would allow physical therapists and occupational therapists to serve as attending providers in the workers’ compensation system. Physical therapy and occupational therapy advocates said this would speed care and return workers to work sooner, while retailers, food industry representatives, NFIB, the Washington State Medical Association, and L&I raised concerns about diagnosis, scope of practice, added costs, and the possibility that all PTs and OTs would have to join the provider network. No votes were taken; the committee heard testimony and then adjourned.

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• For the record, my name is Jordan Redmond, representing District 3 in Cootney County.
• He said states themselves can create the systems to be authorizers of stablecoin.
• In Idaho, counties are required to review subdivision plats.
• For example, the county surveyor for Boise and Camas counties reported that he reviewed a plat that included
• The County Recorder's files are set up to file that particular size sheet of paper.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Business Committee met with a quorum and considered several RS drafts and one bill. Representative Dygert introduced RS 32990, which would allow an LLC to list a commercial registered agent’s street mailing address instead of a home address on the state website for home-based businesses; members discussed privacy and transparency, and the committee voted to introduce it. Representative Redmond introduced RS 33170 on short-term rentals, saying it would clarify property owners’ rights while preserving life-safety rules; after a question about neighborhood nuisance concerns, the committee voted to introduce it. Redmond also introduced RS 33182, which would require Idaho employers to use E-Verify to verify legal work status and impose penalties for noncompliance; members raised questions about carve-outs and current verification practices, and the committee voted to introduce it. Representative Wheeler presented RS 33102, extending the “shot clock” for building inspections to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections to streamline permitting. Members questioned how the private-inspector backstop would work, whether municipalities might delay inspections, and how refunds or certification would be handled; the committee voted to introduce the RS. Representative Manwaring then presented RS 33063 on stablecoin, describing it as an opt-in state payments tool for faster, lower-fee transactions using approved, U.S.-controlled stablecoins; members raised concerns about digital currency, fiscal impacts, company ownership, and the role of the federal Genius Act, but the committee voted to introduce the RS. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 512, also presented by Manwaring, which would reinstate an Idaho-specific open-book jurisprudence exam for land surveyors. Manwaring and several surveyors testified that Idaho law differs from other states and that the exam would help prevent boundary disputes, reduce litigation, and ensure surveyors understand Idaho-specific requirements. After testimony in support from surveyors and industry representatives, the committee voted to send HB 512 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Today I rise as a proud co-author of H.R. 75.
• Orange County is a year-round attraction as a destination county.
• People all over the world come to Orange County to enjoy the hospitality of the county.
• All over the world come to Orange County to enjoy the hospitality of Orange County, and there is an undercurrent
• Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote.

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call and proceeded with routine business, including approval of the previous day’s journal, procedural suspensions, and several file items. Most second-reading, concurrence, veto, and reconsideration items were passed, retained, or continued without debate. The main floor action was on House Resolution 75, authored by Assembly Member Pellerin, designating January 26 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Pellerin and several members from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing survivor-led advocacy, the prevalence of trafficking in California, risks tied to major events and vulnerable populations, and the need for better prevention, data collection, and victim services. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 64 co-authors were added. Assembly Member Avila Farias’s AB 768, relating to mobile home park rent control and affordable housing, also passed with a 60-1 vote. The Assembly then held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for Joy Atkinson, a longtime Los Angeles civic leader and mentor to Black women in public service, with members recounting her work in government, political organizing, and the La P.I.E. leadership institute. Later, Assembly Member Haney offered an adjournment in memory of Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy and philanthropy. The House adjourned until Thursday, January 22, at 9 a.m.

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• Today I rise as a proud co-author of H.R. 75.
• Orange County is a year-round attraction as a destination county.
• People all over the world come to Orange County to enjoy the hospitality of the county.
• All over the world come to Orange County to enjoy the hospitality of Orange County, and there is an undercurrent
• Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We could argue, but there we really had very little, uh, by way of authority to do anything.
• And um I was on the county board at the time.
• I was on the soil and water uh as a liaison to the county board uh Whitewater Joint Powers.
• And um I was on the county township.
• </c> water uh as a liaison to the county water uh as a liaison to the county board<00:03:24.400><c> uh

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Louis County and the city of Gladstone.
• Louis County for a motion on House Bill 2559. Gentleman from St. Louis County. Thank you, Mr.
• When those rules exceed the authority, what we’re doing is outsourcing our constitutional authority and
• When those rules exceed the authority, what we're doing is outsourcing our constitutional authority and
• Gentlemen from Green County. Thank you, Mr.

Summary: The House first established a quorum after a quorum call and also welcomed guests from the Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association in recognition of Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The chamber then took up House Bill 2780, a major property tax reform measure, and adopted House Committee Substitute No. 2 before ordering it perfected and printed. The bill’s sponsor described four main provisions: applying Hancock rollback limits by subclass, adjusting the school levy floor from 2.75 to 2.20 while preserving current districts below 2.75 at that level for now, extending physical inspection protections to commercial property when assessments rise 15% or more, and requiring an old levy to expire before a new levy can take effect. Members from both parties largely supported the bill, though several raised concerns about the school levy floor and its interaction with the foundation formula; the sponsor said the bill was intended to stabilize taxes and send the issue to the Senate for further work. The substitute was adopted and the bill was perfected and printed. The House then considered a combined substitute for House Bills 2592, 2787, and 2834, which would restore voting rights to Missourians on probation or parole who are not incarcerated. The sponsor said the bill reflects accountability and reentry, and members discussed how election officials would determine eligibility, what happens if a voter later violates parole, and whether the measure could affect elections. Supporters, including members with corrections and election administration experience, said many people on supervision are working, paying taxes, and should be able to vote; opponents or skeptics focused on the seriousness of criminal penalties and the need to preserve public confidence. The substitute was adopted and the combined bill was ordered perfected and printed. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2125. The sponsor said it has three provisions: codifying the sharing of citizenship-status information in an existing Department of Revenue/Secretary of State data exchange, removing a sunset on the Secretary of State’s authority to seek court relief and subpoena records in credible election-violation investigations, and extending a technology fee sunset for another five years. The sponsor said the subpoena authority had been used only twice since 2020 and was intended to gather information, not automatically bring charges. Discussion on the bill began after the sponsor’s presentation.

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• We are a K-12 district in Pierce County.
• Pierce County legislators collectively identified this work as a priority for significant county-wide
• in a four-county area of eastern Washington.
• I'm Ramona Hattendorf with The Arc of King County.
• As the host county for the state capital, Thurston County Superior Court serves as the Capitol Court

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on the Senate operating budget proposal, beginning with a staff briefing from James Kettle. He described the budget as built on relatively flat revenue after multiple forecast updates, with substantial mandatory cost growth, especially in Health Care Authority, DSHS, and DCYF. He highlighted major policy-level additions and savings, including large tort liability costs, continued support for long-term services, reductions tied to child care and K-12 items, several assumed revenue bills, and major transfers from reserves and other accounts. Kettle also noted the four-year outlook remained positive overall, with about $1 billion ending fund balance in the final year and roughly $3 billion in total reserves. A committee member asked about a diagram showing the loss of federal funds, and staff said they would follow up. Public testimony then focused first on K-12 education, where school leaders, teachers, OSPI, PTA, and rural district representatives largely opposed the proposed cuts to local effort assistance, transition to kindergarten, bus depreciation, and related school funding items. Many argued the reductions would disproportionately harm rural and property-poor districts and weaken early learning access, while several students and educators spoke in favor of career and technical education and IT Academy funding. The committee also heard support for wildfire prevention funding from the Commissioner of Public Lands, who thanked the Senate for restoring those dollars but raised concerns about recreation program reductions. Higher education testimony was mixed but generally supportive of the Senate proposal compared with the governor’s budget. Community and technical college leaders warned that the budget still shifts compensation costs to tuition and reduces Running Start funding, while university representatives from Western, Eastern, Central, WSU, and UW thanked the committee for avoiding deeper cuts. Private vocational college students and administrators urged extension of Washington College Grant eligibility for students already enrolled, and others asked to preserve IT Academy and related certification funding. In early learning, child care and advocacy groups praised the decision not to cap Working Connections Child Care but warned that child care and transition to kindergarten still bear a disproportionate share of cuts; they also requested continued support for Dolly Parton Imagination Library and Pierce County early childhood programs, including Family Connects. The hearing continued with testimony on employee compensation, mental health, and human services. State employee and retiree groups supported the budget’s COLA and wildfire funding but objected to cuts in retiree health benefits. Behavioral health and public safety advocates supported mentoring, Trueblood-related funding, crisis stabilization, and the Recovery Navigator Program, while others opposed reductions to those programs and to community-based recovery services. In human services, witnesses thanked the committee for funding victim services, child welfare supports, health homes, adult day care, community health centers, energy assistance, and disability services, while urging the committee to avoid further reductions to skilled nursing, case management, and recovery navigation. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• But how did you get the Grant County prospectors.
• Of course I'm from Bernalillo County, which is huge. But we're hearing from the county.
• I was on the county side.
• or legislative authority to bond projects for.
• We encompass 6 counties: Socorro, Sierra, Dona Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, and Grand County.

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• Any questions for the author? Or for the sponsor?
• The author isn't here, but questions for the sponsor, I should say.
• Counties can coordinate and share a court reporter in smaller counties where they don't necessarily need
• still has some wonderful rural areas, but by and large, it is a wonderful suburban county.
• It is treated with the suburban counties and not the rural counties.

Bills: SB1538, SB2883, HB1734, HB2340, HB2350, HB3376

Keywords: digital court reporting, court reporting, court reporter, electronic recording, audio recording, video recording, transcription, verbatim record, judicial administration, Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial System, courts, depositions, grand jury, referee, court commissioner, court technology, courtroom technology, access to justice, accuracy

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• 58 counties and the California State Association of Counties, otherwise known as CSAC.
• Counties are... Counties are California's operational backbone. We know that.
• As a former county supervisor at Santa Clara County, I know firsthand the weight of...
• As a former county supervisor at Santa Clara County, I know firsthand the weight of the decisions supervisors
• This clarifies that stock albuterol is authorized.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then proceeded through appointments, resolutions, and bills. Governor’s appointments for Dina Eltawasi as Caltrans Director, Allison Salt Install to the Court Reporters Board, Olivia May Assumption to the California Commission on Disability Access, and William Adams to the California Exposition and State Fair Board were presented and later confirmed after roll calls and lifting of calls. The chamber also took up several third-reading measures and resolutions, including SCR 143 honoring Hmong and Laotian special guerrilla unit veterans, SR 96 recognizing National County Government Month, SB 1347 clarifying stocking of albuterol in public schools, SB 977 requiring chain restaurants to offer at least one healthier children’s meal, SB 1234 requiring fentanyl testing when juvenile dependency drug testing is ordered, SCR 161 designating Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, SR 101 replacing Senator Jones on the Rules Committee with Senator Ochoa Bogh, SB 1111 addressing liability for unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, and SCR 128 establishing High School Voter Education Weeks. Each of these measures was presented by the author, generally received supportive remarks, and passed by roll call, with calls later lifted and the votes confirmed. During debate, Senator Umberg emphasized the long-overdue recognition of Hmong and Laotian veterans who served in covert missions during the Vietnam era, and Senator Archuleta echoed that tribute on behalf of the Military and Veterans Committee. Senator Cortese and Senator McGuire spoke in support of SR 96, highlighting the role of counties in delivering public services and warning about the impact of federal cuts on health and human services. Senator Niello described SB 1347 as a cleanup measure extending existing albuterol stocking authority to all public schools, including preschool. Senator Weber Pearson argued SB 977 would improve children’s nutrition options at chain restaurants, while Senator Alvarado-Gil said SB 1234 would help keep fentanyl out of homes by ensuring court-ordered drug testing includes fentanyl. Senator Weber Pearson also presented SCR 161 on maternal mental health, citing high rates of pregnancy-related depression and anxiety and barriers to care. Senator Ashby presented SR 101 and SB 1111, the latter aimed at unauthorized AI-generated voice and likeness replicas, and Senator Pérez presented SCR 128 to encourage voter education for high school students. After the floor actions, the Senate adopted the consent calendar, with Senator Cervantes removing SB 1381 from consent. Committee announcements followed, including upcoming Budget Subcommittee meetings. The session concluded with Senator Wiener’s adjournment in memory of disability rights activist Alice Wong, whose advocacy and writing were remembered by the chamber. The Senate announced its next floor session for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 2 p.m., and then recessed until later that afternoon for adjournment proceedings.

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• I prefer to call these people undocumented—is authorized to work in the United States.
• Patrol, whether it's a county sheriff, whether it's a city. Mr.
• authorities.
• federal authorities.
• The agency that arrests you must notify the federal authorities.

Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee heard two bills. SB 1055 would require immediate notification to ICE or CBP when a person unlawfully present in the U.S. is arrested by state or local law enforcement for a state or local offense. Supporters said it simply strengthens cooperation with federal authorities and clarifies existing law; opponents, including the ACLU of Arizona and several public commenters, argued it is redundant with current statute, could pressure officers to prolong stops or arrests, and would increase fear, racial profiling, and distrust of police in immigrant communities. Members debated whether the bill conflicted with SB 1070-era law and whether it would create new legal liability or merely add a reporting requirement after arrest. The committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1055 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then considered SB 1065, which appropriates $300,640,000 in FY 2027 from the general fund for a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Military Veterans Fund. Senator Rogers described hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a non-drug treatment that could help veterans with PTSD and improve quality of life, while supporters emphasized the need to explore options for veterans’ mental health and trauma care. Some members said they supported moving the bill forward but had budget concerns or wanted more detail on how veterans would be selected for the program. The committee approved SB 1065 unanimously, 7-0, with a do-pass recommendation, and then adjourned until the following week.

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• Charles County governing body appoints five members to the City-County Library Board of Trustees, and
• Yeah, so it is all city library, city-county library districts, but this would be in a county with over
• Charles County is under the same statutes as any other county in the state? Correct. Okay.
• Louis County, we have the county library system, but we also have municipal libraries.
• city-county library.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bills 2161, 1830, and 1728 together. Those bills would revise the appointment structure for the St. Charles City-County Library Board so that the four most populous cities in St. Charles County, based on the most recent census, would each appoint one trustee, while the county governing body would continue appointing five members. Sponsors said the change simply codifies an existing informal practice and does not change the board’s total size. St. Charles County supported the measure, and there was no opposition testimony. The committee then heard House Bills 3283 and 3306, which were described as identical bills creating timelines and procedures for collective bargaining between public employers and labor organizations. The bills would require bargaining to begin within set timeframes, move unresolved disputes to mediation after 180 days, then to arbitration if mediation fails, and make arbitration decisions binding. Supporters, including labor representatives, firefighters, police, and some local officials, said the bills would curb delay tactics, reduce litigation costs, improve morale and retention, and provide clear rules when contracts expire. Several witnesses described long-running disputes in places such as Cape Girardeau, Robertson Fire Protection District, Richmond Heights, and Brentwood as examples of why deadlines and enforceable procedures are needed. Opponents, led by the Missouri Municipal League, argued that binding arbitration would shift final fiscal authority away from locally elected officials and could limit cities’ ability to respond to budget stress or emergencies. They said the timeline provisions had merit but wanted alternatives to arbitration that would preserve local control and taxpayer accountability. Committee members questioned how good-faith bargaining would be enforced, how arbitrators would weigh municipal budgets, and whether the bills could affect police, fire, and other public employees. No votes were taken, and both public hearings were completed before the committee adjourned.

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• attorney in the county in which the person filed the application.
• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2098 allows the Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority, or PICWA
• Okay, I'll just note that the sponsor does not live in Pima County, and the vote moving on.
• Madam Chair, members, just for information for members, Pinal County is the only county that doesn't
• And if this were to be enacted, Maricopa County would need 800 additional polling places.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with members frequently asking to pull measures from consent and noting party-line or unanimous votes. Topics included medical and vaccination restrictions (HB 2248, HB 2086), state investment and conflict-of-interest rules for the treasurer (HB 2303), budget and reporting requirements (HB 2688, HB 2015), procurement limits involving China-linked companies (HB 2170, HB 2134), homelessness administration (HB 2533), traffic and transportation measures (HB 2109, HB 2574, HB 2210), school testing and education policy (HB 2032, HB 2033, HB 2075, HB 2266, HB 2395, HCR 2003), and several health-care bills involving lactation services, gender-transition care for minors, abortion-related restrictions, and hospital immigration-status reporting (HB 2072, HB 2085, HB 2364, HB 2689, HB 2796). Members also discussed water policy, including desalination, groundwater transport, and water-use limits (HB 2052, HB 2056, HB 2098, HB 2758, HB 2328), as well as food and agriculture measures such as SNAP restrictions, cultivated-cell food labeling and bans, and the Beef Council extension (HB 2396, HB 2762, HB 2791, HB 2155). Several members criticized bills as unconstitutional, costly, or harmful to affordability, while sponsors described them as clarifications, consumer protections, or administrative fixes. The caucus also considered a number of bills affecting labor, property, and consumer issues, including unemployment eligibility changes, mobile home park submetering fees, appraisal management company rules, digital goods seller requirements, property tax clarifications, and protections for minors in online content creation (HB 2690, HB 2459, HB 2501, HB 2010, HB 2120, HB 2192, HB 2261, HB 2279). Other measures addressed sexual extortion penalties, name-change procedures for sex offenders, and restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs and gender-transition procedures for minors (HB 2666, HB 2223, HB 2364, HB 2085). Members repeatedly raised concerns about federal preemption, constitutional issues, implementation costs, and unintended consequences, and several sponsors or members indicated they were working on amendments or stakeholder discussions. At the end of the meeting, the caucus also heard memorials and resolutions, including a proposal to limit voting centers and precinct voting, and memorials urging withdrawal from the United Nations and defunding the IMF (HCR 2016, HM 2001, HM 2004). The meeting concluded with caucus announcements, including an affordability-themed award recognizing Rep. Betty Villegas, a Black History Month sign-up request, and reminders about upcoming affordability and Latino Caucus events. No final floor votes were taken in the transcript, but multiple bills were pulled from consent or noted for opposition.

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• District 3, PA Bosman; Belknap County District 2, Matthew Coker; Hillsborough County District 45, Jack
• County District 23, uh Howard; Hillsborough County District 32, Jim Kofalt; Hillsborough County District
• 1, Sandra Panek; Hillsborough County District 8, Kevin Scully; and Carroll County District 8, Brian
• </c> Scully Carrol County District 8 Brian Scully Carrol County District 8 Brian Taylor<00:12:46.839>
• </c> Hillsboro County Hillsboro County 125,1<00:22:50.080><c> 183</c><00:22:50.640><c> votes</c><00:22

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I have the honor of representing District 2A, which is Beltrami County, Lake of the Woods County, and
• , Lake of the which is Beltrami County, Lake of the Woods<00:05:05.840><c> County</c><00:05:06.200><c
• and the northern part of Woods County and the northern part of Clearwater<00:05:07.320><c> County.
• </c> Clearwater County. Clearwater County.
• </c> author of that in 2017. author of that in 2017.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Republicans announced the formation of the Minnesota Latino Caucus as a sub-caucus of the House Republican Caucus. Chair John Koznick said the group is intended to give Latino conservatives a voice, promote “common sense” and right-of-center policies, and reach Latino communities across Minnesota, especially around affordability, lower taxes, less regulation, and government accountability. Representatives Bedell Duran and Erica Schwartz joined Koznick as founding members and described the caucus as a response to the diversity of Latino communities and the need for representation beyond a single political viewpoint. The members emphasized personal backgrounds and constituent outreach. Koznick discussed his adoption from Colombia and his long involvement with Latino advocacy groups, while Duran and Schwartz spoke about their districts, family histories, and experiences that shaped their politics. They said Latino Minnesotans live throughout the state, work in many fields, and should not be viewed as a monolithic voting bloc. They also highlighted issues such as education, postsecondary achievement, entrepreneurship, public safety, and the economic impact of immigrants and Latinos. In response to questions, the lawmakers said the caucus was not created solely because of recent Latino voting patterns, but they acknowledged Republican gains among Latino voters and said they want to continue competing for Latino support. They also said immigration policy should be clearer and more transparent, while supporting secure borders and reform. Koznick said he has bipartisan relationships with Latino legislators and pointed to support for a Hispanic or Latino art museum in St. Paul as an example of possible cross-party cooperation. No formal votes were taken; the event was a caucus launch and press availability, and the members said they would hold a celebratory kickoff later that evening.

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• . county. county.
• Bullet County, Barber County, district. Bullet County, Barber County, district.
• Bullet County, Barber County, and Russell County. They don't they they and Russell County.
• The county where county got to pay from? The county where county got to pay from?
• I can find out county by county. Wow. I can find out county by county. Wow.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• is um author individual is um author um<00:15:53.240><c> Howard</c><00:15:53.720><c> Coffin.
• In Windsor, Windham, and Chittenden County, over 90%, but in Essex County, only 11% of eligible students
• The children in Essex County deserve access to pre-K education, too.
• In Windsor, Windham, and Chittenden County, over 90%, but in Essex County, only 11% of eligible students
• </c><00:22:00.240><c> deserve</c> The children in Essex County deserve The children in Essex County deserve

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Senate Bill 1400 by Senator Adegine, an act relating to health authorities.
• Senate Bill 1400 by Senator Aragon, an act relating to health authorities.
• In Orange County, he was affectionately known as Mr.
• In Orange County, he was affectionately known as Mr.
• When I was a freshman in the Assembly, we both represented Orange County.

Keywords: 987, senate, all