Transcript Highlights:

• The initiative will train coaches and judges, support tournaments, and maintain statewide data.
• The initiative will train coaches and judges, support tournaments, maintain statewide data, and work
• I earned first place at my first tournament while competing in a brand new event.
• I earned first place at my first tournament while competing in a brand new event.
• National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for CS for HB 1279, a higher education bill focused on Florida’s preeminent universities. The sponsor said the measure would increase access for Florida students, strengthen accountability and transparency, update accreditation references, adjust performance metrics, and address issues such as GPA weighting, engineering credit-hour differences, and certain fee-waiver and dental-program provisions. Members raised questions about the 95% Florida-resident enrollment target, possible funding impacts, Pell Grant metrics, and whether the bill would affect community college pathways; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at first-time-in-college students and that the 95% standard would be measured on a three-year rolling average. After an amendment removing an adjustment to the four-year graduation metric was adopted, the bill was reported favorably by a 17-2 vote. The committee then heard PCS for CS for HB 1059, which would strengthen speech and debate education by designating the Florida Debate Initiative as the statewide organization, supporting coach and judge training, statewide data collection, tournaments, and a Florida Speech and Debate Week. The sponsor and several students and advocates testified that speech and debate builds confidence, civics knowledge, leadership, and opportunities for English learners and other students, with multiple speakers describing how the program changed their lives. Members from both parties spoke strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered PCS for HB 725 on political activity at public institutions of higher education. The sponsor said the bill would standardize campus policies, require notice to students and employees about free-expression and political-campaign rules, and align state practice with federal guidelines while preserving free speech and nonpartisan voter engagement. An opponent argued the bill could create barriers to civic engagement and student organizing, while supporters said it would clarify existing rules and prevent institutions from favoring one viewpoint over another. The sponsor closed by emphasizing that the bill was about information and neutrality rather than restricting speech.

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• We voted for that indoor facility: basketball leagues all winter, volleyball tournaments in February,
• We voted for that indoor facility: basketball leagues all winter, volleyball tournaments in February,
• We voted for that indoor facility: basketball leagues all winter, volleyball tournaments in February,
• Volleyball tournaments in February, student athletes training for track when it's 15 below, adaptive
• Rochester, which is more indoor space, was completely taken out and it's now just for regional tournaments

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Representative Hicks presented House File 4194, which would change how Rochester’s approved local option sales tax funds could be used for a regional athletics facility. Hicks argued the city’s 2023 ballot materials promised substantial community and stakeholder engagement and an indoor/outdoor community recreation complex, but that the project shifted to an outdoor-only plan without meaningful public input. She said the bill was needed to center Rochester residents’ voices and prevent a precedent of approved projects being changed after the vote. Rochester City Council President Randy Schubring opposed the bill, saying the city is following the 2023 authorization and building as much as possible within the approved funding. He said the ballot question passed with 53% support and urged the committee not to overturn local election results, while asking lawmakers to work with the city and Rochester delegation on the remaining funding shortfall. Testifier Kamau Wilkins also opposed the city’s current direction, saying voters were promised indoor recreation facilities but are now getting mostly outdoor baseball diamonds, which he described as a bait-and-switch. Several members supported Hicks’ concerns, saying legislators have a duty to ensure local sales tax projects match what voters were told. Representative Lee raised a broader issue about legislative oversight of local option sales taxes and referenced a possible St. Paul-related fix. Hicks closed by saying she supported the tax originally but no longer believes the project matches what voters approved. The committee then laid House File 4194 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.

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• . >> Okay, so um these rules are on fishing tournaments and derbies.
• Um, the item tournaments and uh derbies.
• For payments for fishing tournament permits, which wasn't included in the notice.
• , their fishing tournament.
• . tournament. tournament.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then adopted the consent calendar without objection. On the regular calendar, it took up a Health and Human Services Medicaid rule on laboratory services. Committee members questioned why an expired rule was still needed and whether any fees, fines, or appeals had occurred during the lapse. DHHS staff said there were no fees or fines, the service remains in the state Medicaid plan, providers continued to be reimbursed under the billing manual, and there had been no known appeals. The committee then approved the rule. The next item was a Natural Resources rule package covering wood processing mills, wood concentration yards, forestry health, forest fire, and administrative fines. Representative Leon pulled the item from consent and objected to the rule’s repeated 5-inch diameter limit for burnable material, arguing that the statute authorizes permits for camp or cooking fires but does not clearly authorize a diameter limit, and that larger wood can be responsibly burned or otherwise managed in forested properties. DNCR’s forest protection chief responded that the 5-inch limit is intended to reduce smoldering and wildfire risk, align with DEES air rules defining brush as 5 inches or less, and keep backyard burning consistent with air-quality regulations. He said larger material can be handled through other permitting processes and that the rule is meant to educate the public and prevent unsafe burning. Members continued to debate whether the rule exceeded statutory authority and whether it was practical for landowners managing larger wooded parcels. One member suggested narrowing the 5-inch restriction in the category 4 permit language, while another noted the statute appears to speak in terms of small or large amounts of material rather than a specific diameter. The discussion ended without a final resolution in the excerpt, with the committee still considering possible amendments to the Natural Resources rules.

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• And this is a pretty high-level tournament, 1,000, but there are other tournaments in the state that
• And this is a pretty high level tournament 1,000, but there are other tournaments in the state that are
• ... ...are, and this is a pretty high-level tournament, 1,000, but there are other tournaments in the
• tennis tournament as well, and that wasn't considered?
• Did not know in terms of the tournament in Boca.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• So much so that high-dollar catfish tournaments are held on rivers throughout the country.
• And the most sought-after prize in these tournaments is the trophy catfish.
• It doesn't apply to fish transported during tournaments and festival events, and it does not apply to
• It doesn't apply to fish transported during tournaments and festival events, and it does not apply to
• group that's puts on the tournaments and brings a lot of economic development to our area.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:05 HB 313 Discussion 02:16 HB 313 Roll Call Vote 04:33 HB 60 Discussion 05:30 HB 60 Roll Call Vote 20:12 HB 397 Discussion 21:18 HB 397 Roll Call Vote 31:35, 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 313, which would shorten the required notice a city must give a utility provider before a contract expires from 18 months to 6 months. The sponsor and Kentucky League of Cities representative said the change would better reflect current market conditions and reduce the risk of leaving either cities or providers in a bad financial position. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered House Bill 60, the geoengineering ban. A committee substitute was adopted to add exemptions for ground-level agricultural activities and certain energy-related equipment, while keeping the bill’s core prohibition on spraying pollutants into the upper atmosphere to block sunlight or modify weather. Supporters described the bill as a preventive measure against future weather modification experiments, while members asked about enforcement, federal notice provisions, and whether cloud seeding or ordinary jet contrails would be affected. The sponsor said the bill targets high-altitude geoengineering, not normal aircraft exhaust, and that cloud seeding is banned. The bill, as amended, passed with favorable expression. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 397, as amended by House Committee Substitute 2, to protect trophy catfish. The substitute reduced penalties from a felony to a Class A misdemeanor and added $500 restitution per violation. The bill would prohibit transporting live trophy catfish, defined as 35 inches or longer, for commercial purposes except by boat, while exempting personal fishing, tournaments, festival events, and smaller fish. Supporters said the measure would protect a slow-growing natural resource and preserve catfish populations, and a Kentucky Waterways Alliance representative testified in support. Members asked about the Butler County catfish festival, statewide application, and special lower Ohio River licensing provisions; the sponsor said the festival would not be affected and the special licenses would be phased out. The bill passed with favorable expression, with one member passing to seek more information before floor consideration.

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• It's been a Texas destination since the late 1800s, and I am also the tournament director for the Texas
• Legends Billfish Tournament.
• We have you, Dee Wallace, captain and self-tournament director at Fisherman's Wharf for HCR117.
• That's where all the bass fishing tournaments are. I mean, uh... Sabine? Mm-hmm. At the...
• Famous for their bass fishing tournaments. But these are freshwater. And freshwater, yes.

Bills: HB1397, HB1886, HB3088, HB4187, HB4229, HB4230, HB5032, HCR6, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR80, HCR86, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6

Keywords: Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, lifeguard requirements, public beaches, municipalities, county regulations, exemptions, Parks and Wildlife, procurement, goods and services, revenue generation, Texas legislature, historical preservation, Texas Historical Commission, fees, nonprofit organizations, fundraising

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• the men's tournament, which is the most important thing here.
• <00:16:28.680> for<00:16:28.839> the place in the women's tournament for the place
• <00:16:37.200> and<00:16:37.360> 78th um for the women's tournament and 78th um for
• the women's tournament and 78th place<00:16:38.560> for<00:16:38.720> the<00:16:38.839
• for the men's tournament which is place for the men's tournament which is the<00:16:40.000> most<

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with a devotional and then took up several Senate bills for first reading and referral: S. 323 on miscellaneous agricultural subjects, S. 325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction, and S. 328 on housing and common interest communities. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 16, reaffirming Vermont’s friendship with Taiwan and supporting stronger bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after its reading, and remarks followed welcoming guests from Hazen Union School and Director General Charles Lao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston. During the action calendar, the House postponed action on H. 657, relating to services for unaccompanied homeless youth, for one legislative day. It then passed H. 727 on sustainable data center deployment, H. 935 on emergency management, and H. 938 establishing the Vermont homelessness response continuum. The House also committed H.R. 15, another Taiwan friendship resolution, to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. The main substantive debate centered on H. 941, relating to municipal regulation of agriculture. The committee explained the bill as a response to a Vermont Supreme Court ruling and described it as restoring limits on municipal regulation of farms while allowing narrow local exceptions and creating a stakeholder group to continue studying the issue. Testimony came from a broad range of agricultural, municipal, and policy stakeholders, and the committee reported a 7-0-1 vote. An amendment offered by Representative Durfee, based on feedback from the House Environment Committee, replaced a Tier 1A concept with parcel-size-based exceptions, clarified state authority over growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and adjusted the stakeholder charge; the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to third reading. The House also heard announcements about committee appointments, caucus meetings, a public hearing on community safety concerns, and then adjourned until April 1, 2026.

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• <00:11:41.399> uh<00:11:41.519> boys<00:11:41.880> hockey<00:11:42.200> tournaments
• <00:11:43.120> I'm class one uh boys hockey tournaments I'm class one uh boys hockey tournaments
• > the<00:12:01.680> 2A uh championship team in the 2A uh championship team in the 2A tournament
• 03.560> and<00:12:03.760> I<00:12:04.000> know<00:12:04.360> Senator tournament
• as well and I know Senator tournament as well and I know Senator cek<00:12:05.240> was<00:12:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We've seen firsthand events like the Big Ten basketball tournaments, United States Olympic team trials
• , the Super Bowl, the NFL tournaments, the Super Bowl, the NFL draft,<00:04:09.280> whatever<00
• Gymnastics Championships and, of course, the new Big Ten Women's Volleyball Tournament that would have
• that would have been held Tournament that would have been held over<00:08:03.480> Thanksgiving
• For 10 days, Minnesota was also on the international stage as the tournament was broadcast around the

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 713, which would require mile markers on Route 112, the Kancamagus Highway. The sponsor and DOT testimony described the road as a heavily traveled but isolated corridor with little or no cell or radio service, frequent accidents and breakdowns, and serious public-safety problems when emergency responders cannot quickly locate incidents. Members discussed where markers should be placed, how frequently they should appear, whether both sides of the road should be marked, and the potential cost; DOT said the project could be done with federal funds and might be combined with other work to reduce mobilization costs. The committee agreed the bill was straightforward and voted OTP 18-0, with discussion that a friendly amendment might be offered later to refine the language. The committee then heard HB 563, concerning calculation of adequate education grants. Testimony explained that the bill would add fiscal capacity disparity aid in FY 27 and increase the special education differentiated aid factor, while also reducing extraordinary needs grants so the overall fiscal impact would be net neutral. Members noted the changes were limited to the second year because of the budget process and school district ballot timing. Supporters argued the fiscal capacity aid would help property-poor towns and should be expanded, while others emphasized the bill’s budget-neutral structure. The committee voted to retain HB 563 for further consideration in the budget process. Finally, the committee opened HB 675, which would limit the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. A Derry resident and former local official testified in favor, arguing that property taxes are too high, that school spending has outpaced town-side tax caps, and that local voters should have more control over school budgets. Committee members questioned whether the issue should instead be handled locally through existing processes or broader governance changes, and one member noted the state’s constitutional obligation to provide an adequate education. The discussion continued, but no final action on HB 675 was taken in the portion provided.

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• The Mililani High School band has been no stranger to success, winning numerous state tournaments and
• These competitions include the Kaʻūbound Festival, Mililani Bandfest, and the Kamehameha Tournament of
• <00:22:18.120> and winning numerous state tournaments and winning numerous state tournaments
• and ca bound Festival Milani bandfest and the<00:22:44.919> Kamehameha<00:22:45.559> Tournament
• of bands which the Kamehameha Tournament of bands which the<00:22:47.000> children<00:22:47.520

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We host the largest basketball tournament on planet Earth in the month of July.
• So, the Roses is the largest exposure basketball tournament for young women. 4,800 teams.
• So, the Roses is the largest exposure basketball tournament for young women. 4,800 teams.
• largest exposure basketball tournament largest exposure basketball tournament for<00:59:54.079><
• There's a lot of tournaments around the country. Gettysburg has a huge tournament.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:19 Signage Value & Tourism Growth Along the Hatfield-McCoy Feud Trail 00:03:12 Building a Stronger Community Through Sports 00:32:03, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard a presentation from Pike County/Pikeville tourism officials about improving signage for the Hatfield-McCoy historic sites. Bob Scott, Tony Tacket, and Jay Shepard said visitors increasingly come to the area but often cannot find the sites because cell service and GPS are unreliable in the mountains. They argued that clearer signage along routes 119, 319, and 1056 would help visitors navigate the historic loop, strengthen branding, and increase dwell time and local spending. The Pike County presenters emphasized the economic importance of tourism, citing growth in tourist spending from $72.93 million in 2017 to $103.2 million in 2023 and $114.6 million in 2024. They said tourism helps offset the decline of coal, supports local mom-and-pop businesses, and benefits from partnerships with nearby West Virginia sites such as Matewan and other Hatfield-McCoy-related locations. Members asked about cross-state promotion, lodging capacity, and the possibility of a dinner show in Kentucky; the presenters said lodging is up 33% but more is needed, a new Crown Plaza hotel is planned in Pikeville, and a dinner show would require local investment and community buy-in. Committee members from the region spoke in support of the tourism effort and the need to preserve and teach local history. The chair and others said signage would help visitors and noted that a business without signs is no business. The committee then moved on to a separate presentation from the Louisville Sports Commission, introduced by Senator Jason Howell, which began with an overview of the commission’s role in sports tourism and economic development in Louisville.

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• Finally, this bill does contain rider language for the PGA to secure tournaments in Chaska, um, and it
• will use $7 million from the Minnesota Forward funds to the city of Chaska to attract PGA tournaments
• to<00:03:05.920> secure language for the PGA to secure language for the PGA to secure tournaments
• in Chaska um and it will use tournaments in Chaska um and it will use $7<00:03:09.240> million
• PGA tournaments. PGA tournaments.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• getting another PGA tournament here. getting another PGA tournament here.
• an elite golf tournament. Thanks, Mr. an elite golf tournament. Thanks, Mr. Chair. Chair.
• I think tournaments to Minnesota?
• , million people watching a tournament, million people watching a tournament, you<00:58:32.920>
• <00:59:00.600> They're the hotel to the tournament. They're the hotel to the tournament.

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• I remember when I was a kid, my parents struggled to get me to tournaments, and I know I had some missed
• and and I I know I had some tournaments and and I I know I had some missed<00:08:21.680> opportunities
• The money raised through these events helps cover things like tournament fees, equipment, travel costs
• :09:14.240> cover<00:09:14.520> things<00:09:14.800> like<00:09:14.960> tournament
• <00:09:15.360> fees, helps cover things like tournament fees, helps cover things like tournament

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a press event and advocacy push for HF 4090 and SF 4515, bills that would modernize Minnesota’s charitable meat raffle rules. Speakers, including Amanda Jackson of Allied Charities, Rep. Jim Nash, Sen. Judy Seeberger, and Sen. Zach Duckworth, argued that the current ticket and prize limits are decades old and no longer reflect inflation or current meat prices. They said raising the ticket cap to $5 and the prize limit to $200 would help charitable organizations keep raffles attractive and financially viable without expanding gambling overall. Testimony from representatives of the American Legion and a youth wrestling club emphasized that meat raffles help fund veterans’ programs, youth sports, scholarships, travel costs, and other local needs. Speakers also said the events support bars, restaurants, and local meat markets, and that the money stays in the community. Several lawmakers described the proposal as bipartisan and noncontroversial, while also criticizing efforts to tie it to other legislative disputes. One speaker said the Senate had just taken a procedural step to bring the bill directly to the floor, and another said the conference committee report had failed but could still be revived. The event concluded with a mock meat raffle demonstration and a call for a clean vote on the legislation. No formal committee vote on the bill was taken during the transcript, but the speakers said the measure remained alive procedurally and positioned for further action in the Senate and House.

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• Um, and also I am the tournament director.
• For the Texas Legends Bill Fish tournament, uh, I know one boat and that keeps meticulous.
• The Legends Tournament last year had. 38 boats and we gave away $800,000 in prize money, making that
• one of the biggest per capita sport fishing tournaments in the world.
• Yes, Sam Rayburn is famous for their bass fishing tournaments, but these are in freshwater.

Bills: HCR6

Keywords: Meals on Wheels, senior services, nutrition, community support, volunteerism

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• any Women's Tennis Association, WTA 1,000 tournament through July 1, 2029.
• this is a pretty high-level tournament, 1,000, but there are other tournaments in the state that are
• ... ...are, and this is a pretty high-level tournament, 1,000, but there are other tournaments in the
• state that are lower-level that are still professional tennis tournaments.
• tennis tournament as well, and that wasn't considered?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So, we wish them luck as they go into the state tournament.
• 02:58.000> state them luck as they go into the state them luck as they go into the state tournament
• .<00:02:58.640> So,<00:02:58.879> congratulation<00:02:59.840> Chargers tournament
• So, congratulation Chargers tournament.

Bills: SB2901, SB2902, SB2903, SB2904, SB2905, SB2906, SB2907, SB2908, SB2909, SB2910, SB2911, SB2912, SB2913, SB2914, SB2915, SB2916, SB2917, SB2918, SB2919, SB2920, SB2921, SB2922, SB2923, SB2924, SB2925, SB2926, SB2927, SB2928, SB2929, SB2930, SB2931, SB2932, SB2933, SB2934, SB2935, SB2936, SB2937, SB2938, SB2939, SB2940, SB2941, SB2942, SB2943, SB2944, SB2945, SB2946, SB2947, SB2948, SB2949, SB2950, SB2951, SB2952, SB2953, SB2954, SB2955, SB2956, SB2957, SB2958, SB2959, SB2960, SB2961, SB2962, SB2963, SB2964, SB2965, SB2966, SB2967, SB2968, SB2969, SB2970, SB2971, SB2972, SB2973, SB2974, SB2975, SB2976, SB2977, SB2978, SB2979, SB2980, SB2981, SB2982, SB2983, SB2984, SB2985, SB2986, SB2987, SB2988, SB2989, SB2990, SB2991, SB2992, SB2993, SB2994, SB2995, SB2996, SB2997, SB2998, SB2999, SB3000

Keywords: geological subsurface characterization, groundwater, geothermal resources, environmental review, Hawaii groundwater and geothermal resources center, scientific research, non-extractive, public trust doctrine, clean energy, greenhouse gas, carbon sequestration, climate change, energy policy, Hawaii state energy office, emissions reduction, sustainable development, fare-free transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, public transit, tax on petroleum

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• I'm joined here today with head coach Chris Williams and Christian Williams, the MVP of the tournament
• I want to congratulate the Barton Bears for their tournament-winning team.
• runners-up, ranked 10th overall across all classifications, and undefeated victors at the Prairie Grove tournament
• championship game Most Valuable Player, earned all-conference honors, and was named to the All-State Tournament
• And whereas Lady Tigers team member Daniel Laurie was named to the All-State Tournament Team, was named

Keywords: 1204, all

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• traveling to a a Texas Holdem tournament traveling to a a Texas Holdem tournament or<00:23:58.080
• And when you're competing for tournaments, one of the things that tournament organizers look at is things
• uh that tournaments, one of the things uh that tournament<01:07:37.520> organizers<01:07:38.240
• <01:10:46.000> Um tournament that lasts about 10 days.
• Um tournament that lasts about 10 days.

Bills: HR1, HF387

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, Blaine, local sales tax, special tax, restaurant tax, lodging tax, admissions tax, amusement tax, hotel tax, redevelopment, capital improvements, municipal finance, bonding authority, tourism tax