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• And generally when that happens, employers are required to enroll all regularly compensated employees
• The current law has the fee revenue being deposited to the general fund.
• Instead of going to the general fund, it'll go into this new account.
• But generally, someone with an IDD needs ongoing support with adaptive functioning.
• We train Washington's next generation of health care workers, nurses, doctors, and others.

Bills: SB5834, SB5835, SB5883, SB5905, SB6151, SB6163, SB6177, SB6173

Keywords: Washington retirement systems, retirement trust funds, interest earnings, public employee retirement system, teachers retirement system, state patrol retirement system, judicial retirement system, judges retirement system, school employees retirement system, public safety employees retirement system, law enforcement officers and firefighters retirement system, PERS, TRS, LERS, legal expenses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, fraud prevention, overpayment recovery, trust fund protection

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• Upon the bank's formation, the state treasurer is directed to transfer as much of the state's general
• With public banking, those profits are generated in the public interest.
• There's no multiple that you're going to generate from this.
• There's no multiple that you're going to generate from this.
• to our future generations.

Bills: SB5754

Keywords: public bank, state bank, finance, banking regulations, economic development, state investment, 904, all

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• In the next in-between year Another 1993 legislature raised one hundred twelve million in new general
• The bill directed the remaining 25% of motor vehicle excise tax revenues to the general fund.
• For generations and they have; if they went out to buy that land today, they could not afford it.
• They have been storing those lands for generations...
• A general statement since today was the day we were hearing different ideas regarding tax.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Both of those assumptions are generous, so the reality will be slightly worse than what you see.
• Non-recurring general fund appropriations.
• Jake, our General Counsel. Other staff members present with us today are our Deputy Director, Ms.
• Perry Galen, our Communications Director, Renee Garcia, and our Deputy General Counsel, Mr.
• My group, the general counsel's office, and we review every single one of these.

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• However, HB482 acts as a first step in generating greater public awareness about environmental issues
• Responsibly, rather than just relying on already stretched general funds.
• Many of the biggest civil penalties that we receive are in those Attorney General actions.
• It was brought by a local government and then preempted by the Attorney General.
• I am General Counsel for the Texas Chemistry Council, respectfully opposing HB 1682.

Bills: HB456, HB482, HB1463, HB1682, HB1949, HB5549, SB763

Keywords: translation, environmental quality, complaints, accessibility, multilingual, TCEQ, environmental justice, environmental complaints, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, language access, public information, Texas Commission, multilingual access, administrative actions, environmental regulations, state representatives, state senators, penalty notice, Water Code, legislative notification

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• It's worth noting that the current statute preventing the act. or construction of electrical generation
• The truth of the matter is, it's picked up as part of the same general process.
• Versus a general academic, as you know, the formula funding is separate for it.
• They can help generate funds.
• For the general academics, including UTEP, it's very different.

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• Without intervention, we face losing a generation of Texas winegrowers.
• So, it's a tough time in the alcohol business in general, and wine in particular.
• I'm a fifth-generation Texan, so I'm all about Texas, supporting it 100%.
• The chair could be generous.
• So I think those costs are generally pretty nominal. Thank you. Any other questions?

Bills: HB589, HB705, HB1842, HB1874, HB2349, HB2614, HB2827, HB3012, HB3214, HB3308, HB3385, HB3529

Keywords: cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent

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• </c><00:18:26.919><c> assembly</c> full discretion of the general assembly full discretion of the general
• So they generate a waste stream, and it was these massive quantities of stuff they called salt cake,
• generate a waste stream<00:19:47.559><c> and</c><00:19:47.679><c> it</c><00:19:47.799><c> was</c><00
• Kentucky actually treats emergency backup generators stricter than the EPA.
• </c><00:27:10.600><c> stricter</c> emergency backup generators stricter emergency backup generators stricter

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:44 Introduction of Guests 01:21 HB 137 Discussion 02:11 HB 137 Roll Call Vote 25:35 HB 346 Discussion 26:15 HB 346 Roll Call Vote 27:24, 958, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee met with prayer and the Pledge, approved the prior minutes, and recognized visiting guests, including representatives from Nucor Steel and students from Eastern Kentucky University. The main business was House Bill 137, which would require air-pollution enforcement actions by the Energy and Environment Cabinet and Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District to rely on EPA-approved monitoring methods or scientifically defensible, quality-assured data. The sponsor and industry supporters argued the bill would ensure reliable evidence and protect manufacturers from enforcement based on questionable data. Opponents, including the Kentucky Resources Council, the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, and a former cabinet employee, argued the bill would conflict with the Clean Air Act’s allowance for “any credible evidence,” could exclude community air-monitoring data and citizen complaints, and might weaken enforcement by limiting the use of lower-cost sensors, photos, video, and other nontraditional evidence. Committee members questioned how credible evidence and the Daubert standard would apply, and supporters and opponents debated whether the bill would simply set evidentiary rules or improperly narrow enforcement authority. One member also raised concerns that the bill’s title and scope could be read as affecting the broader air program. House Bill 137 was ultimately approved favorably by roll call vote, with Senator Webb’s aye vote later clarified for the record. The committee then took up House Bill 346, as amended by a subcommittee. The bill was described as helping about 708 companies and carving out emergency generators used for safety purposes in distilleries, with support from the Kentucky Chamber. The subcommittee amendment was adopted, and the bill passed the committee favorably by roll call vote. The meeting ended with an attempted adjournment and a brief record correction on the vote for House Bill 137.

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• Most of the time, the postpartum visit generally is two weeks later.
• Most of the time, the postpartum will be visit generally is two weeks later.
• Generally, kids with chronic diseases get good care at all the children's hospitals across the state
• Because the adult specialists generally are not. Thank you.
• Because the adult specialists generally are not well-trained to take care of them.

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion focused on how Florida health care organizations are working to improve access, quality, and affordability. Panelists from Florida Community Care/Independent Living Systems, Sunshine Health, AdventHealth, UF Health, and Nemours described their approaches, including Medicaid managed care, value-based contracting, community partnerships, mobile screening units, smart-room technology, telehealth, and specialized programs for maternal health, children, and complex chronic conditions. Several speakers emphasized that managed care and coordinated care can improve outcomes while reducing unnecessary utilization and costs. Members asked about the impact of Medicare’s V28 changes, mobile cancer screening, urgent care versus emergency room billing, pediatric specialty access, complaint resolution, Black maternal mortality, provider shortages, network adequacy, and the use of AI in prior authorization. Witnesses said V28 has affected providers and revenue, UF Health’s mobile screening program is expanding beyond a few cancer types, and its urgent care model bills patients at the appropriate level rather than both urgent care and ER rates. Nemours said it reduced specialty wait times through scheduling changes, telemedicine, and registry tools, while AdventHealth described postpartum coordination and maternal heart programs to reduce maternal complications and mortality. On complaints and access problems, panelists said their organizations use patient/member advocates, care managers, call centers, and escalation processes to resolve issues, and Sunshine Health specifically discussed a transportation complaint that was addressed with its vendor and the family. Sunshine Health also said it is not using AI for prior authorization, though it is exploring responsible uses elsewhere, and Florida Community Care said it is not using AI in utilization management. In closing, panelists identified workforce shortages, provider burnout, and high-cost drugs as the biggest ongoing challenges. The meeting ended with thanks to the panel and adjournment after Representative Brackett moved to rise, without objection.

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• </c> involved is to generate involved is to generate revenue<03:51:09.880><c> and</c><03:51:10.040><c
• </c> stores the purpose is to generate stores the purpose is to generate revenue<03:52:04.920><c> and
• </c><03:56:11.319><c> as</c> if we have it in order to generate as if we have it in order to generate
• </c> that general that general fund<04:33:03.040><c> if</c><04:33:03.199><c> you</c><04:33:03.439><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with House Bill 242, a liquor bill concerning brew pub licenses. Testimony from the New Hampshire Beer Distributors Association, the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association, and the Liquor Commission explained that the bill is intended to correct a clerical error from the prior session and restore the agreed-upon language. The bill would allow a brew pub, within the existing 2,500-barrel limit, to self-distribute its own product to one authorized on- or off-premise license; otherwise it must use wholesale distribution. Witnesses said the measure is a narrow fix specific to brew pubs and does not affect other manufacturing licenses. No opposition was raised during the hearing, and the chair closed the hearing after no committee questions remained. The committee then heard House Bill 81, which would allow patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restaurant restrooms. The sponsor argued the current prohibition is outdated and can create safety risks by forcing people to set drinks down, citing concerns about drink tampering and a personal story about a friend who was drugged and assaulted after leaving a drink unattended. Committee members and the sponsor discussed whether the bill would increase liability for restaurants, how enforcement would work, and whether the current law is aimed at preventing underage handoffs or drink spiking. The sponsor said the bill would be permissive for establishments, not mandatory, and that liability would still depend on overservice and Liquor Commission investigations. The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association testified in opposition, saying the bill could raise liability and create concerns about underage consumption in bathrooms. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting the bill would move on to further committee/subcommittee consideration.

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• Williams, and others, is the official general fund revenue estimate for fiscal year 2027.
• The entire Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware joined Senate Majority Leader
• This bill preserves that general rule.
• Your service has left a lasting impact on both your department and the General Assembly.
• Senator. they will have restitution covered by the budget through the general fund.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• </c> college funds, or just general college funds, or just general retirement.<00:11:34.399><c> Any</
• </c> deputy executive secretary and general deputy executive secretary and general counsel<00:16:40.079
• Members of the General Assembly knew that. We knew that something had to be done.
• We knew the general assembly knew that.
• We move a lot of I'm fine with generic."

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:35 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:55 Approval of Minutes: 00:02:56 Deferred Compensation Authority Update: 00:03:12 Retiree Health Update - TRS: 00:15:58 Retiree Health Update - KPPA: 00:56:13 Adjournment: 01:08:10, 958, all

Summary: The Public Pension Oversight Board met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and heard updates from the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority and the Teachers Retirement System. The deferred compensation update highlighted continued growth in assets to about $4.787 billion and roughly 88,000 participants, strong retention from auto-enrollment, a marketing campaign tied to pay raises that generated additional participation, and a new self-directed brokerage account expected to launch July 1 of the coming year for participants with at least a $40,000 balance, allowing up to 25% of their account to be moved into the brokerage window. The director also described the free financial planning service, which has been used by about 3,500 participants with a high return rate, and said the plan is currently in a fee holiday; if fees are charged, they are capped at $237 per year for most participants. Members asked questions about who provides the CFP service, the fee structure, and the brokerage eligibility threshold. The director said the CFP service is provided through the authority’s service bundle with Nationwide, not as a separate paid service, and explained that the fee cap and current fee holiday are intended to keep the program low-cost. Board members praised the deferred compensation program’s performance and asked for a copy of the legislation referenced in the presentation. TRS then presented on retired teachers’ health insurance. Barnes first clarified how declining federal contributions for federally funded school positions affect the retirement annuity trust, explaining that if those federal dollars fall, the amounts would need to be covered through the SEEK formula and that the projection for those contributions is about $80 million over the next three years. He then reviewed TRS retiree health coverage, distinguishing between KEHP for retirees under 65 or not Medicare-eligible and MEHP for Medicare-eligible retirees, and explained that TRS recently completed RFPs for both prescription drug and medical coverage. TRS will keep Express Scripts for prescription drugs, but will move the Medicare Advantage medical plan from UnitedHealthcare to Humana on January 1, 2026, while keeping the plan design, provider access, and out-of-pocket structure largely unchanged, with a new hearing-aid benefit of $500 per ear. Barnes also reported the 2026 premium and contribution changes: the maximum TRS contribution toward KEHP will rise to $1,144.96 from $930.76, an 18% increase that he said will require roughly $15 million to $16 million more in the state budget, while the MEHP premium will drop to $200 per month from $210. He said the TRS board has statutory authority to set these amounts and that the changes will have mixed actuarial effects, with the KEHP increase being negative overall and the MEHP decrease positive.

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• Section 11A, Section 1B of Chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 official edition,
• As a member of the General Court, he authored major legislation which addressed health care.
• Please join me in a moment of silence for a former member of the Great and General Court, the Honorable
• And General Court, the Honorable State Senator Louis P. Bertinazi. Thank you. I. Thank you.
• the special election held in the Commonwealth on the 13th day of May 2025 for representative in the General

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House met with several welcoming and ceremonial items at the start, including recognition of visiting school groups and a special order to escort Representative-elect Hannah L. Bowen to the Governor’s Office to be qualified. Members also observed moments of silence honoring former Senator Louis P. Bertinazzi and former Representative Evelyn B. Chesky, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s notice of the 6th Essex District special election results was placed on file, with congratulations extended to Representative Owen of Beverly. The main business was consideration of House 4150, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $529.8 million. The House suspended rules, advanced the bill through second and third reading, and later passed it to be engrossed. A consolidated amendment was adopted by a vote of 149-1, and the bill itself passed to be engrossed by 149-1. The House also took up Senate 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Cetra of the trial court, and ordered it to a third reading. Two floor amendments drew debate and were adopted by roll call. Amendment 61, offered by Representatives Peisch and Moran, codified protections and practices for English language learners and students with disabilities, including district responsibilities for identification, services, assessments, and nondiscrimination; it passed 148-1. Amendment 27, offered by Representative Rogers, clarified that post-certified law enforcement officers at private colleges and universities are included in firearms-related exemptions under the state’s firearms modernization law; it passed 151-0. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Representative Chesky.

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• better job explaining the reason, the importance, and the impact of this resolution than Brigadier General
• And to your witness, General Wong, please begin.
• An experiment by the War Department ordered the construction of a general hospital as close to the fighting
• And it is so important, as General Wong had presented, that they'd be recognized, not just here in the
• General McNurney, thank you. And Madam Secretary, call the roll. Call the roll. Senator Archiletta.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard two resolutions honoring veterans. S.J.R. 14, authored by Senator Gabaldon, urges California’s congressional delegation to support federal legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and Navy Nurse Corps who served in World War II. Brigadier General Ruth Wong testified in strong support, describing the nurses’ frontline service, harsh conditions, discrimination, POW experiences, and long-overlooked sacrifices. Senators praised the measure and noted the historical significance of recognizing these women’s service. The committee also heard S.J.R. 17, presented by Senator Choi, which honors Republic of Korea veterans who fought alongside American troops in Vietnam and later became U.S. citizens. The resolution urges Congress and the President to allow states to extend burial and memorial benefits in state veterans’ cemeteries to these veterans without jeopardizing federal cemetery funding. No opposition testimony was offered, and senators emphasized the importance of recognizing allied service members who fought with U.S. forces. Both resolutions were moved on call and later adopted by the committee on 5-0 votes. The chair thanked members for supporting veterans and closed the hearing after announcing the final votes.

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• House Bill by Representative Barault to provide relative to appropriations from the State General Fund
• House Bill by Representative Barault relative to the appropriation of monies from the State General Fund
• Bill by Representative Barault to provide relative to the appropriation of monies from the State General
• Bill by Representative Barault to provide relative to the appropriation of monies from the State General
• General Justice.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 96 members present, opened in prayer and pledge, and introduced several resolutions and bills. Among the measures laid over were resolutions recognizing Funeral Directors’ Day, the crew of Eve’s anniversary, Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans, Nurse Practitioner Day, and condolences resolutions for several individuals. Bills introduced included appropriations measures to pay consent judgments, a property tax exemption bill for certain trusts involving seniors, and a nursing practice bill on administering reconstituted medication. Committee reports were also received, including favorable reports and amendments on multiple House bills from Civil Law and Transportation. The chamber adopted several resolutions without objection, including condolences for former Speaker Joe R. Salter, Derek Scott, and Leroy Cavalier, recognition of Bernardo de Gálvez and Hispanic contributions to the American Revolution, Codafield Day, Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame election, and support for continued National Guard operations at Camp Beauregard. Other resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on DOJ transparency regarding Epstein-related records, a housing rental assistance feasibility study, LHSAA recognition of dance and cheer as sports, and a study of disinheritance procedures for intestate successors. During personal privilege remarks, Representative McCormick discussed PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes), citing legislative auditor findings about limited reporting and local entities’ authority to approve PILOTs, and questioned their economic development impact. Representatives also recognized a visiting 7th grade class from Trinity Episcopal School and held a moment of silence honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson. Announcements included upcoming committee meetings, a rescheduled Transportation Committee meeting with additional bills added, an ethics training after adjournment, and a Bible study meeting the next morning. The House then adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the following day.

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• So I hope that everybody takes the time to allow... ...the next generation to shadow them throughout
• Ginger Richardson, Director of Government Affairs; Alberta Guardado, Area Vice President; Terran Sims, General
• Manager; Charlotte Thomas, General Manager; and Sadiq Young, General Manager.
• Richardson, Director of Government Affairs, Alberta, Guardado, Area Vice President, Terran Sims, General
• Manager, Charlotte Thomas, General Manager, and Sadiq Young, General Manager.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established attendance, approved the prior journal, and welcomed several guests, including the Doctor of the Day, a student shadowing a senator, representatives from Republic Services, and visitors from Copper Valley Energy. Senators also announced administrative deadlines, including extensions for opening Senate folders and for Senate bill introduction preparation, with the bill introduction deadline set for February 2. The main floor business was the reading and reference of a large number of Senate bills and resolutions across many subject areas, including education, government, appropriations, natural resources, health and human services, finance, judiciary and elections, and military affairs and border security. The calendar also included second-reading placement for another large group of bills covering topics such as firearms, behavioral health, family courts, insurance, water, taxation, public safety, and elections. No substantive debate or votes on the merits of the measures occurred during this portion beyond the procedural reading and referral of the bills. Standing committee reports were accepted without being read, and committee announcements were made for upcoming meetings of Government, Health and Human Services, Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency, Education, Judiciary and Elections, and Public Safety. The Senate then adjourned on motion until Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• And, members, it is an honor to welcome Israel Bashar, Consul General of Israel to the position.
• Consul General Bashar brings first-hand experience and is a steady voice at a time when truth matters
• Members, please join me in welcoming Consul General Israel Bashar to the Arizona House of Representatives
• Consul General Bashar brings first-hand experience and is a steady voice at a time when truth matters
• Thanks. ...welcoming Consul General Israel Bashar to the Arizona House of Representatives.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• As Representative Freiberg, I will move House File 1224 to be placed in the general register.
• House File 1224 is in the general register.
• Chair O'Driscoll moves that House File 2403 be placed on the general register.
• Madam Chair, just looking forward to moving the policy bill all to the general register.
• House File 2403 as amended is placed on the general register. There we go. Madam Chair?

Bills: HF1224, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage postponement, homeowners, redemption period, Minnesota Statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• </c> preface to my first comments General preface to my first comments General comments<01:10:07.880>
• General General recognizes<01:32:45.840><c> um</c><01:32:46.280><c> and</c><01:32:46.520><c> so</c><
• </c> from OHA hcda and the Attorney General from OHA hcda and the Attorney General with<01:33:18.239>
• </c> thing not just you attorney general thing not just you attorney general again again again rental
• Yeah, and Attorney General, um, Mr.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the Water and Land, Hawaiian Affairs, and Housing committees on January 29, 2025 focused on SB 534, with the chairs outlining hearing procedures, public testimony limits, and plans to allow extended presentations from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) before moving to other testifiers. The hearing was presented as a public, transparent discussion of OHA’s plans for Kakaʻako Makai, with committee members noting that decision-making would follow if time permitted. OHA testified in strong support of SB 534. The chair of OHA’s Board of Trustees said the bill was a novel proposal for the legislature and emphasized that OHA was bringing together a broad coalition of partners and stakeholders, including representatives from construction, hospitality, education, law enforcement, civil service, and schools, as well as longtime community advocates who have opposed development in Kakaʻako Makai. OHA’s presentation reviewed the history of the area, the creation and role of HCDA, prior master plans, the 2012 land conveyance to OHA, and the argument that OHA has not been able to realize the full economic value of the lands because desired entitlements were not secured. OHA linked the bill to its constitutional mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians and argued that the state’s housing crisis makes additional development, including residential use, especially important. A major theme of the testimony was housing. OHA argued that Hawaiʻi faces severe affordability pressures, out-migration, and workforce shortages, and said that residential development in Kakaʻako Makai would help address those needs while also supporting the value of the trust lands. The presentation described HCDA’s authority over zoning and development in Kakaʻako, the existing reserved housing requirements, and the need for a master plan that could move forward if SB 534 becomes law. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided; the discussion remained in the presentation and testimony phase.

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• I know everybody says that, but it mandates only licensed general engineering, general building, earthwork
• The Attorney General will pay eight specific claims against the state.
• Tiffany Brokaw, Deputy Attorney General, here on behalf of a sponsor.
• Tiffany Brokaw, Deputy Attorney General, here on behalf of the sponsor, Attorney General Rob Bonta.
• to still have a high General Fund cost, so we're concerned about that.

Keywords: 988, house, all