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• , and computing performance, project annual energy and water consumption for three years, and publish
• , and computing performance, project annual energy and water consumption for three years, and publish
• And for the annual report to ecology, they have to report on the daily water quantities and peak uses
• It provides additional specifications for the definition of a public water system.
• It allows water companies to file multi-year rate plans.

Bills: HB2675 , HB2249 , HB2120 , HB1069 , HB1983 , HB2431 , SB6006 , SB6297 , SB6351 , SB6353 , HB2521 , HB2091 , HB2104 , SB6355 , HB2254 , HB2385 , SB5808 , HB1796 , HB1376 , SB6260 , HB2353

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

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• Senator<01:25:20.120><c> Waters.</c> Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
• Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair.
• Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair.
• Senator<01:34:07.920><c> Waters.
• </c> Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair. Senator Waters. Yeah, thanks, Mr. Chair.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> government involved in the regulation? government involved in the regulation?
• </c> act because the industries are regulated act because the industries are regulated by<01:30:40.400
• Again, more regulation on our businesses.
• Again, more regulation on our businesses.
• Again, more regulation on our businesses.

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c> comparisons one um uh the uh regulations comparisons one um uh the uh regulations over<00:28:30.120
• </c> has a longer history than regulations has a longer history than regulations over<00:28:36.240><c
• </c><00:28:50.320><c> in</c> amendment um included regulations in amendment um included regulations in
• </c><01:17:59.960><c> interstate</c> you'd rather regulate interstate you'd rather regulate interstate
• </c><01:59:27.440><c> the</c> some confusion HB 264 regulates the some confusion HB 264 regulates the

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• You're probably breaking some kind of utility regulation, and I don't know what the penalty is, but I
• So I got to know this stuff fairly well, but I can't tell you the specific statute or regulation.
• Now too many of you, I feel, are voting on regulation, yes, regulations that are beginning to make this
• state one of the most regulated in the United States.
• This is the problem when we start to over-regulate local communities: legal fights.

Committee: House State Affairs

Summary: The committee first heard RS 33206, a proposal by Representative Gannon to allow “plug-in solar” or portable solar generators for homes and small businesses. He described it as a limited, UL-approved option capped at 1,200 watts, modeled on Utah legislation, and argued it could give consumers more flexibility and reduce utility controversy. Members questioned whether the devices are currently prohibited under utility rules and whether the bill was needed; Gannon said existing regulations likely require utility permission. The committee voted to introduce RS 33206. The committee then heard RS 3321 C1 from Representative Raibald, which would address county clerk concerns about liability and indemnification for private properties used as polling places. He said the measure would extend liability protections to polling-place properties and allow clerks to request coverage through the Secretary of State’s self-insured policy so long-used voting locations could remain available. The committee voted to introduce the RS. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 561, a bill restricting flags displayed by government entities. Representative Hill said the bill was a response to Boise’s flag policy and was intended to keep government spaces neutral, with exceptions for certain official flags; he acknowledged some “collateral damage” to community banners and other displays. Supporters argued the bill was needed to prevent government endorsement of divisive symbols and to preserve a neutral public sphere. Opponents, including Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, city counsel Eric Stidham, clergy, LGBTQ advocates, Basque community members, and others, said the bill was an overreach that targeted Boise’s pride flag, limited local control, and would chill expression and harm community inclusion. Testimony also raised concerns about the bill’s penalties and possible unintended effects on other flags and community events. After testimony, the committee debated motions to advance the bill, hold it, or send it to general orders; the transcript ends amid that discussion without a final recorded disposition.

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• While the Regulation and Licensing Department administers the will of the Optometry Board.
• They control rules and regulations. Those can change. Statute does not.
• CAN is already in the rules and regulations, so I pointed to it.
• To me, it just really muddies the financial waters.
• I'm sure there's regulations on somebody who's distributing medical marijuana because we regulate that

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Keywords: 996, all

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• We need a major air, water permit. Minnesota probably isn't on our list.
• This could be very helpful in both air and water permitting programs.
• This could be very helpful in both air and water permitting programs.
• </c><00:36:49.319><c> we</c> clean air we all want clean water we clean air we all want clean water we
• <00:37:35.040><c> in</c><00:37:35.200><c> the</c><00:37:35.280><c> Lakes</c> water in the Lakes water

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They spawn; the fry drift down with high water in the springtime.
• They spawn; the fry drift down with high water in the springtime.
• They spawn; the fry drift down with high water in the springtime.
• They spawn; the fry drift down with high water in the springtime.
• They spawn; the fry drift down with high water in the springtime.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on Tribal Relations

Keywords: 916, all

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• Reor Hays down was of housebo4260 be vanished for general water with objection.
• House Bill 1245 will be advanced from general water. Direction will be ordered.
• We'd bind our public schools to a specific set of regulations that we don't require in other Venues.
• I don't know that the regulations and burdens that are put on here actually are.
• We very rightly made an agreement with our charter schools that they should have fewer regulations so

Bills: HB3329 , HR1039 , HR1040 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3415 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3418 , HB3419 , HB3420 , HB3706 , HB3711 , HB4139 , HB1268 , HB3660 , HJR1023 , HB3298 , HB3056 , HJR1084 , HB3934 , HB3919 , HB4118 , HB4119 , HB3791 , HB4260 , HB4178 , HB4215 , HB4324 , HB3270 , HB4352 , HB4305 , HB2955 , HB3315 , HB3066 , HB1245 , HB4125 , HB3075 , HB3129 , HB3239 , HB4153 , HB3265 , HB4491 , SB680 , HB4263 , HB4268 , HB1675 , HB3885 , HB2984 , HB3697 , HB2959 , HB3671 , HB3852 , HB2933 , HB3057 , HB3802 , HB4294 , HB4285 , HB3708 , HB3979 , HB3977 , HB3986 , HB3985 , HB3588 , HB3742 , HB3845 , HJR1070 , HB3590 , HB3595 , HB3391 , HB3183 , HB3764 , HB3765 , HB1002 , HB4434 , HJR1086 , HB4060 , HB3881 , HB3500 , HB4408 , HB3648 , HB3127 , HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget

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• want to oppose this law because we think that the state being involved in motocross is just over-regulation
• I think it's just over-regulation, in short. Okay, thank you very much.
• Time is of the essence when rendering assistance, especially on the water.
• Race tracks are regulated, insured, and operate organized events.
• Practice tracks often operate without regulation, events, and sometimes without insurance, and they are

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Summary: The hearing covered several public safety bills and related testimony. On S. 2681, “Colby’s Law,” which would establish safety standards for BMX/motocross tracks, the committee heard emotional testimony from the family of a teen killed at a track and from advocates who said minimum standards are needed for barriers, medical staff, emergency planning, insurance, and oversight. A track owner and rider also testified that safety is important but argued the bill was incomplete and should better distinguish between BMX and motocross and include more specific equipment and weather-related rules. On S. 2680, a bill to expand emergency planning around aging nuclear plants and high-level nuclear waste sites, supporters from Cape Cod, medical groups, and anti-nuclear organizations urged a 50-mile emergency planning radius and stronger state preparedness, citing risks from long-term waste storage and inadequate federal oversight. The committee also heard testimony on a Barnstable home rule petition to allow certain emergency response vehicles to use red lights, with the town supporting the change to improve response times on the water. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on H. 5158, the Protect Act, which would limit state and local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. County sheriffs testified about how ICE notifications and detainers work in practice, distinguishing between criminal warrants and civil immigration requests to notify, and describing their discretion when people are released on bail or at the end of a sentence. Sheriffs said they generally notify ICE when requested, especially in cases involving serious charges, but emphasized the need to balance public safety, victim notification, and due process. Committee members pressed them on the impact of ICE pickups at courthouses and jails, and several lawmakers and witnesses argued that pretrial detainees taken by ICE can disrupt prosecutions and deny victims their day in court. Supporters of the Protect Act included labor, education, health care, and immigrant advocacy groups. They said immigrants and mixed-status families are living in fear of routine interactions with police, schools, courts, and hospitals, and urged the committee to ban 287(g) agreements, prohibit law enforcement from asking about immigration status or providing operational assistance to ICE, and add stronger protections for sensitive locations such as schools and health care facilities. Medical witnesses described patients and families avoiding care because of ICE presence, and educators said students are missing school out of fear. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and indicated it would continue receiving written testimony before taking action later.

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• To me, that's like paying firefighters a bonus if they use less water when they're putting out fires,
• they don't spend their whole budget to me that's like paying firefighters a bonus if they use less water
• Now, you have to remember, these schools are already regulated by the federal government.
• They're already regulated by the Department of Education and the Commission for Independent Education
• Now, I thought that government efficiency and decreased regulation was kind of a cornerstone of what

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Summary: The committee took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, training, appropriate child-sized equipment and medications, a designated care coordinator, and participation in a pediatric readiness assessment. It was reported favorably. CS/SB 1224 followed, aligning Florida law with federal requirements so paramedics may administer controlled substances in the field under physician or nurse practitioner protocols; it also passed favorably after supportive testimony from fire chiefs. The committee then adopted a strike-all for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by creating a statewide registry, requiring screening and training in hospitals and long-term care settings, and adding assisted living facility response requirements. Assisted living representatives objected to the ALF provisions as unrealistic and potentially harmful, while supporters argued the bill would save lives; the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring continuous glucose monitors to be covered as both durable medical equipment and a pharmacy benefit, also passed favorably with support from AARP. The committee next considered CS/SB 12, a claim bill for a child severely injured after a DCF home visit allegedly failed to meet standards, and it was reported favorably without opposition. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with substance abuse treatment centers and recovery residences, drew substantial debate. The bill would limit local zoning restrictions on treatment facilities and allow larger recovery residences if staffing ratios are increased; a late-filed amendment reduced the maximum active patients from 500 to 300. Municipal and county representatives warned that the bill could override local reasonable-accommodation efforts and create institutional-scale facilities, while supporters said housing is essential to recovery and that clustering concerns are overstated. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably. CS/SB 1050, expanding the developmental disabilities pilot program statewide and creating a statewide family care council, also passed after extensive testimony from families and advocates. Supporters emphasized the long waitlist and the need for more services, while some speakers opposed managed care and warned about provider shortages and loss of individualized supports. Later, CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening clearinghouse and level two screening requirements, was reported favorably. CS/SB 1578, which would require coverage for mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screening in certain circumstances, was also reported favorably. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee to review Medicaid operations and financing; members discussed the need for stronger oversight of large midyear spending adjustments, and the bill passed favorably. CS/SB 1240, a Department of Children and Families substance abuse and mental health bill, was amended to clarify Baker Act transfer timing and notification requirements after debate over whether facilities could hold patients too long; it was then reported favorably. Finally, Senator Harrell presented CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates. The bill would require nursing programs to use exit exams, remediation, reporting, and stricter oversight, and the strike-all would add graduate preceptorships for low-performing programs and temporary provisional licenses for graduates pending NCLEX passage. The transcript ended while that bill was still being explained, before final action was taken.

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• We regulate cannabis and alcohol more strictly than we do gun dealers.
• New Mexico regulates many businesses, including cannabis shops, restaurants, and cosmetologists.
• Firearm dealers, which we already have been regulated by federal law.
• One, it regulates gun dealers more broadly, whereas last year's bill did not regulate gun dealers.
• I was just going to say your electronic records being backed up daily is also a federal regulation.

Bills: SB3 , HB70 , HB49 , HB60 , HB151 , HB164 , SB17 , SB35 , SB164

Committee: Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: mental health, commitment, involuntary commitment, civil commitment, assisted outpatient treatment, AOT, court-ordered treatment, behavioral health, psychiatric hold, danger to self, danger to others, suicide prevention, self-harm, homicide risk, capacity, decisional capacity, guardianship, treatment guardian, crisis stabilization, crisis triage center

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 35, which would create one additional judgeship in the First Judicial District. Senator Trujillo and Chief Judge Bichai explained that the position had been approved through the judiciary’s unified budget process based on caseload and weighted-caseload needs. Members asked about how the new judge would be appointed, election timing, and courthouse space; the judge said the district would make room temporarily and that technology had helped with courtroom efficiency. One member of the public testified in opposition, alleging questionable case-assignment practices in the district court. The committee then voted do pass on SB 35 to the Finance Committee without objection. The committee then heard Senate Bill 17, the Stop Illegal Gun Trade Act, with extensive testimony on both sides. Supporters, including the sponsors, gun-violence survivors, prosecutors, law enforcement, city representatives, educators, and advocacy groups, argued that the bill would address a retail-to-criminal pipeline by requiring gun dealers to secure inventory, train employees, track sales, report suspicious activity, and restrict future sales of certain military-style firearms and large-capacity magazines. They cited gun violence statistics, local homicides, and the impact on children and schools. Opponents, including NRA and industry representatives, sheriffs, ranchers, dealers, and other citizens, argued the bill would violate the Second, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments, create a de facto registry, impose costly burdens on lawful businesses, and fail to stop criminals. Several opponents also raised concerns about litigation costs and the effect on rural gun owners. Committee members then questioned the sponsors and debated the bill’s definitions, recordkeeping, confidentiality, and dealer requirements. Senator Duhigg offered and the committee adopted several amendments, including removing narrow loss-language tied to fire/theft/flood, changing backup timing language back to the federal standard, and revising the confidentiality/IPRA language to protect names and personal identifying information of transferees. The sponsors said the bill was intended to align with or build on federal standards in some areas while adding state-level dealer oversight. The chair allowed extended amendment discussion and indicated the committee would continue working through the substitute bill.

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• It does not establish any new regulations on raw milk but mimics the robust requirements and regulations
• Absolutely, and the regulations.
• Let's expand the current regulations because the regulations—there's a law right now.
• And that is truly where the waters get muddy.
• There should be regulations on refrigerated products.

Bills: HB3000 , HB2622 , HB2283 , HB541 , HB1776 , HB1803 , HB1669 , HB2588 , HB220 , HB3415 , HB50 , HB1314 , HB 107 , HB220 , HB50 , HB107

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: ambulance service, rural healthcare, grants, financial assistance, qualified counties, mental health, patient transport, female attendants, security measures, healthcare regulation, epinephrine, anaphylaxis, health care, school safety, training, emergency response, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services

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• They can only waive what's in their regulations. Okay, okay, thank you.
• Many regulations, more regulations, and more oversight on schools like mine won't fix the problem Act
• We all know the current regulations are burdensome and need work. The bar shouldn't move.
• We all know the current regulations are burdensome and need work.
• Same children, same standards, same regulations. Thank you so much.

Bills: HB624 , HB1022 , HB1203 , SB82 , SB206 , SB305 , SB376 , SB441

Committee: House Education

Keywords: school safety, emergency operations plan, crisis management, active shooter, drills, training, classroom security, primary health services, behavioral health, school health providers, medical necessity, student health care, education, school week, instructional time, public schools, performance score, student athletes, cardiovascular health, sudden cardiac arrest

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• Um, and so there's also sort of like, as a regulator, there's only so far we can go.
• Um, and so there's also sort of like, as a regulator, there's only so far we can go.
• Um, and so there's also sort of like, as a regulator, there's only so far we can go.
• I'm giving you a really watered-down version.
• </c><01:15:14.320><c> down</c> giving you a really watered down giving you a really watered down version

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The commission to study special education costs under SB 57 met for its second meeting, with members introducing themselves and reviewing background materials on New Hampshire special education identification rates, NAEP results, and a Wall Street Journal article about the rise in autism diagnoses. The chair explained that the commission is examining special education aid formulas, including how New Hampshire’s current catastrophic aid threshold works and how changes to that threshold might affect school districts, but noted that the needed data on how many students would shift into the aid system at lower thresholds is not yet available. The main testimony came from Henry Litman of HHS on Medicaid reimbursement in schools. He explained that school-based Medicaid funding is tied to health-related services, not all special education services, and that federal rules are changing in state fiscal year 2027. Under the new approach, schools will move away from an in-kind methodology to a certified public expenditure model that may also allow recovery of some overhead costs, such as support staff time. He said the state won a federal grant to help build the new system, hired a vendor, and is setting up training and a help center for districts. Members asked about why Medicaid claims have declined and whether districts are leaving money on the table. Litman said claims are down about 25% from pre-pandemic levels, with declines tied to federal and state rule changes, documentation requirements, provider qualification rules, and the end of temporary pandemic flexibilities. He said some districts adapted better than others depending on local medical-provider access and administrative capacity. He also said the new federal legislation does not directly affect schools, while New Hampshire’s return to pre-pandemic eligibility rules has reduced enrollment somewhat. No votes were taken, and the discussion ended with agreement that the commission needs better data to determine how much special education spending is truly Medicaid-eligible and whether additional legislation is needed.

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• The federal rules and regulations form the backbone of what we are allowed to do and how we do it through
• The federal rules and regulations form the backbone of what we are allowed to do and how we do it through
• I'm an avid open water swimmer, and I'm also maybe a frequent call to your office.
• focused on... ...the Assisted Living Residences Commission and implementing new regulations focused
• Notably, that includes regulating the internal grievance process, administering external reviews, and

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 1212, all

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• workers regulations, the speech-language pathologist fix, telehealth, nonprofit pharmacies, and the
• board that I am regulated by as a surgeon, the State Board of Healing Arts.
• And what that does is it waters down what optometrists are good at, which is medical care.
• Are you telling us that if we do something, we're going to muddy up the water?
• Current federal regulations just require a birth certificate. Okay.

Committee: House Professional Registration and Licensing

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• will place an incinerator that should not be next to the Everglades Restoration Area or over a C9 water
• In addition, we have agreed now that the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, which does
• Well, there is absolutely no regulation and no transparency of those dollars.
• Of existing programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting data-driven improvements.
• CS for CS for House Bill 683, a bill to be entitled an act relating to construction regulations.

Bills: SB 5 , SJR 3 , HB 11 , HJR 72 , HB 48 , HB 27 , HB 144 , HB 37 , HB 1481 , HB 581 , HB 1696 , HB 2216 , HB 1035 , HB 1633 , HB 742 , HB 754 , HB 1689 , HB 1690 , HB 2669 , HB 391 , HB 517 , HB 1775 , HB 1024 , HB 1607 , HB 252 , HB 1716 , HB 1562 , HB 4116 , HB 1866 , HB 1741 , HB 2103 , HB 2637 , HB 2884 , HB 3707 , HB 503 , HB 1089 , HB 1757 , HB 2986 , HB 972 , SB 365 , SB 1786 , SB 5 , SJR 3 , HB 14 , HB 43 , HB 36 , HB 26 , HB 149 , HB 121 , HB 206 , HB 136 , HB 3114 , HB 2733 , HB 1732 , HB 3700 , HB 467 , HB 1130 , HB 1846 , HB 1442 , HB 1147 , HB 2176 , HB 2701 , HB 805 , HB 2890 , HB 1154 , HB 1644 , HB 2118 , HB 1718 , HB 2488 , HB 2596 , HB 2468 , HB 484 , HB 2578 , HB 3204 , HB 1041 , HB 307 , HB 685 , HB 538 , HB 2525 , HB 3125 , HB 2027 , HB 2894 , HB 3077 , HB 106 , HB 18 , HB 11 , HJR 72 , HB 48 , HB 27 , HB 144 , HB 37 , HB 1481 , HB 581 , HB 1696 , HB 2216 , HB 1035 , HB 1633 , HB 742 , HB 754 , HB 1689 , HB 1690 , HB 2669 , HB 391 , HB 517 , HB 1775 , HB 1024 , HB 1607 , HB 252 , HB 1716 , HB 1562 , HB 4116 , HB 1866 , HB 1741 , HB 2103 , HB 2637 , HB 2884 , HB 3707 , HB 503 , HB 1089 , HB 1757 , HB 2986 , HB 972

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, tax exemption, intellectual disability

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• than regulating publishers Rather than regulating publishers directly,<00:12:21.440><c> rather</c><00
• </c> bills that aim to limit or regulate bills that aim to limit or regulate exclusive<00:37:02.160><
• This is regulating the libraries, and it is based on contract law.
• Personally um we're in a to hold water.
• There's nothing in there that regulates price.

Bills: HF3698 , HF3067 , HF3730

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• </c> would be without heat and hot water. would be without heat and hot water.
• Thanks, You're welcome, Senator Waters.
• Senator Waters. Senator Waters.
• </c> Senator<00:58:19.240><c> Waters.
• So from what I'm hearing Senator Waters.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all