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• That bill was left in House Appropriations, and the Senate bill did not advance.
• That failed in House Appropriations, and Senate Bill 456 was continued in Senate Finance and Appropriations
• I mean, there's so much legislation... ...good legislation that doesn't pass the first time, doesn't
• But they do request a tier two priority.
• But they do request a tier two priority.

Keywords: Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes, 976, house, all

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• The motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. Patel aye.
• On behalf of UC students statewide, we respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you.
• of legislation for us to be moving forward on.
• The motion is due pass to the Appropriations Committee. File item number two, AB 713.
• The motion is do pass as amended to the Appropriations Committee.

Summary: The committee heard Assembly Bill 664, which would authorize Southwestern College in Chula Vista to develop a limited pilot of faculty-led bachelor’s degree programs tied to regional workforce needs, with collaboration requirements, an independent evaluation, and a sunset in 2035. The author and supporters argued the bill would address local access and affordability problems in South San Diego, where many students are place-bound and the region lacks a nearby public university offering bachelor’s degrees. Opponents from the CSU, UC, and AICCU said the measure would bypass the existing AB 927 consultation process and could set a precedent for duplication and expansion outside the current statewide framework. After debate, the committee passed AB 664 on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with the roll showing eight ayes and one no, later updated to nine ayes and one no after the roll was held open. The committee then took up Assembly Bill 1241, which directs a study of a “pay-it-forward” higher education financing model in which students would attend without upfront tuition and repay costs later based on income. The author and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond framed the bill as a response to rising college costs and student debt, arguing California should study innovative affordability models used elsewhere. Some members raised concerns about fiscal feasibility and whether the model had worked in other states, while others supported the study as a modest first step. AB 1241 passed to Appropriations on an eight-aye, two-no vote. Assembly Bill 713 would allow undocumented students at UC, CSU, and community colleges to access paid campus jobs, internships, and research positions. Supporters said the bill would improve equity, affordability, and student success, and that campus employment is a critical pathway for undocumented students who already pay tuition and fees. Opponents argued the bill conflicts with federal law and could expose campuses and the state to legal and funding risks; supporters responded that state entities are not bound by the federal prohibition in the way described and emphasized the need to protect students and expand opportunity. The committee also heard concerns about student privacy and data protection. The bill was moved to Appropriations, with the roll initially showing five ayes, three noes, and one not voting, and the roll held open for additional members. Finally, Assembly Bill 1171 was presented as a modernization of the existing part-time faculty health insurance program for community colleges, aimed at making coverage more consistent and predictable across districts. The author said the bill would not create a new entitlement but would strengthen participation in the current program to better reflect the realities of a workforce made up largely of part-time and multi-district faculty. The transcript ends as the presentation begins, before testimony, debate, or a vote on AB 1171.

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• And it said that they could accept the request to withdraw by an agency or deny the request in writing
• And, you know, that's the whole purpose of this legislation.
• the legislation beforehand, we didn't change a whole lot.
• Representative Rebold: I think legislative intent matters.
• Representative Rebold: I think legislative intent matters.

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 2, 2006, and first introduced RS 33-260, a proposal by Representative Cannon to amend Idaho’s Community Infrastructure District Act. Cannon said the bill would extend CID authority from cities to counties, allow CIDs to fund fire protection and emergency medical services, and require CIDs to terminate after a set period rather than continue indefinitely. On motion, the committee agreed to introduce the RS with Section 5 left unchanged, and the motion carried without opposition. The committee then heard House Bill 734 from Representative Furman, which would change how wind and geothermal tax revenues are distributed among taxing districts when a school district lacks a supplemental levy. Furman said the bill was intended to prevent schools from being pressured to run levies just to qualify for revenue distribution and would use the larger of certain local levy rates instead. He said the Idaho School Board Association supported the bill and the Idaho Association of Counties was neutral. After brief questions and no public testimony, the committee voted to send HB 734 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 670, sponsored by Representative Monks, drew the most discussion. Monks said it was meant to clarify last year’s urban renewal law so fire districts could opt out of urban renewal areas when there were no outstanding bonds or contractual obligations, and he argued fire districts were losing revenue while still providing service to new development. Testimony from the Association of Idaho Cities, the Eagle Urban Renewal Agency, and the Redevelopment Association of Idaho opposed the bill, warning it would further erode urban renewal financing, create ambiguity, and interfere with ongoing litigation over the meaning of contractual obligations. After debate over legislative intent and the effect on urban renewal districts, the committee approved HB 670 and sent it to the House floor with a due pass recommendation.

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• I know courts will do what courts are going to do, but I just wanted to make sure that that legislative
• Chair, and this is the Department of Corrections deficiency funding request.
• The DOC is requesting $9.1 million from the state's general fund, as well as legislative approval to
• reallocate $10 million in appropriated funds to address our budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025.
• The request would be for a delay in the fee sunset. I have a testifier today.

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, what self-respecting appropriator would want a... Appropriator?
• I mean, what self-respecting appropriator would want a department to not have to seek appropriations?
• , the amount of appropriations.
• The amount appropriations, It on, and that's what was happening with a lot of these appropriations, the
• There were several appropriations, the legal expense fund, the refund appropriation.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to the June 24th, 2026, Assembly Appropriations Committee hearing.
• Thank you, Chair Wicks and distinguished members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
• So we're here requesting...
• Without an appropriate time, I’d like to request an aye vote. Thank you.
• SB 1350 is that move, and we thank you and request your aye vote. Thank you.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So we didn't pass legislation.
• It wasn't a comprehensive set of legislation, but that was a starting point.
• I would move approval at the appropriate time.
• Carpenter appropriately beat me to the punch. But I want to say to Rep.
• I'd just like to move favorably at the appropriate time, please. Rep.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The House Education Committee met on March 25, 2026, with a quorum present and heard a series of education-related bills and one resolution. The committee first took up HB 636 on hazing at public post-secondary institutions. Representative LaFleur presented the bill as a response to Caleb Wilson’s death, and family members, former Rep. Jason Hughes, and other supporters urged stronger prevention, reporting, and penalties. The committee adopted amendments adding implementation details and a lifetime ban on re-chartering an organization if hazing results in death, then reported the bill as amended as the “Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act.” The committee then heard HB 218 on food insecurity screenings in public schools. LaFleur said the bill would formalize a process to identify hungry students and connect families to resources, with amendments tying the screening to existing McKinney-Vento forms and adding food-insecurity questions. Support came from charter school representatives, the Department of Education, and others, while Dr. Will Hall suggested involving caregivers and faith-based groups. The bill was reported with amendments. The committee also approved HB 626, which would require colleges and universities to provide suicide-prevention information, hotline access, and aggregated non-identifiable reporting on suicide risk. Rep. Jordan described it as a response to an uptick in suicides among college-age students, and the Board of Regents said most institutions already use telehealth or 988 resources. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee heard HB 749 on the administration of START, START K-12, and ABLE savings accounts. Rep. Carver said the bill would modernize and secure the program by allowing a third-party manager and online platform, while Treasury and Board of Regents staff explained that oversight would remain in place and that ABLE accounts would not be charged fees. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered HB 352 on behavioral health services for public school students. Rep. Mack and advocates from the Arc and ABA providers said the bill would ensure medically necessary services can be delivered in classrooms or other school settings, while the Louisiana Federation of Teachers asked for clearer pre-conference expectations to avoid classroom disruption. After testimony from parents, providers, and school stakeholders, the bill was reported with amendments. Finally, the committee approved HB 201 creating a state seal of fine arts for high school graduates, and HB 738 revising student disciplinary proceedings at colleges and universities to ensure evidence and fairness in disciplinary actions. Both bills were reported favorably. The committee also began hearing HCR 14, which expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but the transcript cuts off before any final action on the resolution is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• To the contrary notwithstanding, is recognized to explain the specific appropriation.
• bill and any related implementing and conforming legislation.
• Email requests are not accepted.
• Show the amendment deadlines for the General Appropriations Act adopted.
• THIS LEGISLATION IS MORE THAN LEGAL REFORM; IT IS A DECLARATION OF HUMANITY.

Keywords: sales tax reduction, budget cuts, boating safety, water treatment, municipal utilities, school safety, medical malpractice, firearm purchase age, cursive writing instruction, first responder support, veto overrides, veterans funding, infrastructure projects

Summary: The Florida House convened for regular business, with Speaker Perez announcing historic budget plans including the largest state tax cut in Florida history - a permanent 0.75% sales tax reduction from 6% to 5.25%, saving Floridians nearly $5 billion annually. The House will propose a budget lower than both the Governor's proposal and last year's budget. Several bills passed including Lucy's Law (boating safety), water access facilities funding, municipal utility rate corrections, hazardous walking conditions for schools, and medical malpractice 'Free Kill Law' repeal. The controversial firearm purchase age bill (HB 759) passed 78-34, lowering the minimum age from 21 to 18, despite emotional opposition citing the Parkland shooting. Other bills addressed cursive writing instruction, peer support for first responders, and government sunset reviews. Multiple veto override motions were approved unanimously, reinstating funding for veterans programs and infrastructure projects.

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• I respectfully request your aye vote at the appropriate time.
• Chair, for allowing me to present this important legislation.
• And it presents a real question: Is that appropriate?
• And so we think that strikes the appropriate balance.
• We're supposed to request an aye vote.

Summary: The committee heard several insurance-related bills. AB 69, AB 1554, and AB 1680 all focused on California’s insurance market and the Fair Plan. AB 69 would require clearer notices to Fair Plan policyholders about coverage options, quarterly public reporting on clearinghouse programs, and additional broker/agent training to help depopulate the Fair Plan while preserving consumer choice. AB 1554 would require the California Earthquake Authority to post its annual report online and send it to relevant committees, and would direct the Insurance Commissioner to convene a working group on incorporating hazard mitigation into risk-transfer recommendations. AB 1680 would require the Fair Plan to comply with CDI examination findings, hire more staff, and improve clearinghouse operations; the Fair Plan moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and the department said the bill would strengthen accountability and consumer protections. These bills were held pending quorum or taken up later, with authors requesting aye votes. AB 2198, by Assemblymember Rodriguez, would clarify title insurance rate-filing rules by specifying that title insurers file title rates and underwritten title companies file escrow rates, reducing duplicative filings and requiring rate schedules to be posted online. The California Land Title Association supported the bill, saying it codified longstanding practice and improved transparency, while the department continued discussions about possible revisions. The bill was left open for further questions and a later vote. AB 1795, by Assemblymember Gibson, would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating smoke damage in wildfire-affected homes. The author and the Department of Insurance said the bill would establish science-based standards, protect survivors from unsafe reentry, require training and certification for relevant professionals, and improve claims handling; the department also described serious gaps found in its Fair Plan examination and recent wildfire claims. Insurers and some residents opposed or opposed unless amended, arguing the bill was still too broad, could raise costs, relied too much on industry standards, and left unresolved issues about legal standards, timing, and coverage. The bill remained under discussion, with the author saying negotiations would continue. AB 311, by Assemblymember McKinnor, would create an optional telematics-based auto insurance program to reward safer driving and improve road safety. Supporters, including road-safety advocates, victims’ families, and some insurance representatives, argued telematics could reduce speeding and distracted driving and save lives. Opponents, including privacy and consumer groups, argued the bill would create opaque surveillance pricing, undermine Prop. 103, and raise privacy and fairness concerns. After extensive debate, the committee passed the bill on a 3-0 vote and placed it on call. AB 1798, by Assemblymember Wilson, would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information from direct-to-consumer or other predictive genetic testing to deny coverage or raise premiums, while preserving use of medical history and family history and allowing consideration of certain high-value policies above $1.5 million. Supporters said the bill would reduce genetic discrimination and encourage testing; insurers argued genetic information is relevant to underwriting and warned the bill could raise costs and create inconsistencies. The committee chair and members noted the bill was close to agreement but still needed work, and the bill was moved with a 3-0 vote and placed on call.

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• I support the legislation. However, I don't think it goes far enough.
• Andre John, 48th Legislative District: Hello, my name is Andre John from the 48th Legislative District
• We do have one request.
• And this piece of legislation is a chance for Washington to get it right.
• But as I said, those freshman legislators get everything right.

Summary: The Transportation Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2307 would update the commute trip reduction program by removing the current 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. arrival-time requirement from key definitions, so more employers and shift workers could qualify for CTR benefits. The bill sponsor and several supporters, including Microsoft, transit and transportation nonprofits, local transportation management groups, and city representatives, said the change would modernize the program, improve equity, reduce congestion, and help workers with transportation costs. No one testified in opposition. HB 2374 would distinguish electric-assisted bicycles from higher-powered electric motorcycles, clarify labeling and equipment rules, and direct DOL to convene a work group on enforcement and consumer protection. The sponsor and many supporters, including cities, trail and park organizations, Washington Bikes, and several students, said the bill would address unsafe high-powered vehicles being marketed as e-bikes, especially those used by younger riders, while preserving access to true e-bikes. Some testifiers asked for additional work group members and suggested civil enforcement options for underage riders. HB 2379 would require WSDOT to suspend tolling on facilities that serve as evacuation routes during emergencies such as wildfires or levee breaches. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituents facing evacuation while tolls were still being charged; staff noted the fiscal impact would be indeterminate and could reduce toll revenue during suspensions. After the hearings, the committee took executive action on two bills. It adopted proposed substitute H-2771 for HB 1823, which cleans up Transportation Improvement Board provisions and removes obsolete language while retaining remaining bond authority. It also passed HB 2111, which directs interest earned from toll revenues for the Interstate Bridge project to be credited to that project. Both actions were approved by voice vote, 27-0, with two members excused.

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• In that case, an appropriate notice will be posted.
• </c> uh appropriated uh appropriated 25<00:20:29.760><c> million</c><00:20:30.720><c> for</c><00:20:31.480
• Yeah, our office handles variance requests.
• <c> requests</c><00:46:42.520><c> so</c><00:46:43.040><c> when</c> office handles variance requests so
• </c> think that's probably a valid request think that's probably a valid request but<02:01:30.320><c>

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on several energy and environmental bills. On HB 470, relating to noise and leaf blowers, the Department of Health supported the bill’s intent to reduce noise pollution but raised concerns about using decibel limits alone and suggested using dBA measurements; testimony also noted the bill would regulate future sales rather than current use, and there were three additional testimonies, two in support and one in opposition. No questions were raised before the committee moved on. The committee then heard HB 742 on transit-oriented development, which would require HCDA to prepare a programmatic EIS for Ewa, Kapalama, and West Oahu improvements. UH supported the bill, HHFDC said it was already preparing a master plan and programmatic EIS for the Ewa area, and HCDA explained that the projects are already underway or completed, including infrastructure work funded by prior appropriations. Supporters said the bill would streamline environmental review and potentially reduce costs for future housing, while HCDA emphasized the work is already in progress. On HB 340, concerning a streamlined grid-ready home interconnection process and related cost recovery, DCCA provided comments, the Attorney General suggested changing a deadline to a specific date, and the PUC said it wanted to study the matter further while still meeting the 180-day reporting requirement. Solar and clean energy groups strongly supported the bill as a way to speed interconnection and advance grid-interactive technologies, while Hawaiian Electric supported the goal of more DERs but opposed the process, saying its interconnection performance has improved and that collaboration would be preferable to legislation. Members asked about newer technologies, UL 1741, and ratepayer impacts, and the Consumer Advocate said removing the cost-recovery section would alleviate its concerns. The committee also heard HB 243, requiring PV- and EV-ready new residential construction, which the Hawaii State Energy Office described as a cost-saving no-brainer because installing these features during construction is much cheaper than retrofitting later. The hearing then shifted to HB 350, expanding the water-heater systems that can satisfy building-permit requirements to include heat pump water heaters alongside solar hot water systems. The Energy Office supported the bill, Solar Ray supported the concept but asked for amendments to align efficiency standards and noted the bill’s removal of a 15-year lifespan limit for solar thermal systems, and Hawaii Solar Energy Association raised questions about how heat pump performance should be measured and whether PV-plus-heat-pump combinations should qualify. Committee members asked about impacts on smaller homes and ADUs, and the discussion remained focused on technical standards and possible amendments; no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• </c> things like state legislative office? things like state legislative office?
• </c> of appropriations? of appropriations?
• Chair of appropriations. &gt;&gt; Yes you may. Chair of appropriations.
• With<02:24:59.120><c> this</c><02:24:59.360><c> legislation,</c> With this legislation, With this legislation
• </c> which by the way is a civil request. which by the way is a civil request.

Keywords: House streaming session for Saturday, April 11, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Legislative mandates that Actuarial considerations and regulatory standards.
• I would allow for you to close, and at the appropriate time, you know, we'll vote.
• The motion is due pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.
• The motion is due pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.
• The motion is do pass and re-refer to the Committee on Appropriations.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health heard several bills focused on Medi-Cal access, HIV prevention, death certificate amendments, caregiver certification, advance care planning, and sugar-sweetened beverage labeling. SB 1422 by Senator Durazo would restore Medi-Cal access for income-eligible undocumented adults beginning January 1, 2027. The author and many supporters argued the enrollment freeze shifts costs to counties and hospitals, worsens health outcomes, and undermines California’s prior coverage gains. County, labor, health, immigrant-rights, and provider groups testified in support; there was no opposition. Committee members generally expressed support but also raised concerns about funding and the need for new revenue sources. The bill was discussed while the committee lacked quorum, so no vote was taken at that time. The committee also heard SB 1023 on PrEP access, SB 1071 on death certificate amendments after homicide findings, SB 1057 on criminal-history review for CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 on POLST and advance care planning updates. SB 1023 would require insurers that cover injectable PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it through the pharmacy benefit; supporters said this would reduce administrative barriers and improve access, while health plans and insurers opposed it as an unnecessary mandate that could blur benefit design lines. SB 1071 would allow next of kin to amend a death certificate’s manner of death to homicide after a final court determination; families and law enforcement supported it as a matter of truth and closure, while coroners opposed it as blurring medical and legal findings and potentially distorting public health data. SB 1057 would replace automatic denial with individualized review for certain convictions in CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 would modernize POLST/DNR rules, including electronic signatures, out-of-state recognition, and clarifying who may sign; both drew support, though clinical nurse specialists opposed SB 1088 because they were not included as authorized signers. Several of these bills were heard without quorum, so no votes were taken during the discussion. After quorum was established, the committee heard SB 869 by Senator Weber-Pierce, which would require large chain restaurants to display a clear added-sugar icon next to beverages exceeding 50% of the daily recommended limit. The author and supporters, including the American Diabetes Association and an emergency physician, said consumers need simple, visible information at the point of purchase to better understand health risks tied to sugary drinks. The bill was framed as a public health transparency measure aimed at diabetes, obesity, and other chronic disease prevention. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 869, before any final committee action or vote is shown.

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• </c> are receiving appropriate are receiving appropriate accommodations,<00:16:02.800><c> that</c><00
• </c> resolution around supporting legislation resolution around supporting legislation and<00:26:54.880
• </c> this is a piece of legis legislation this is a piece of legis legislation trying<01:49:43.600><c
• </c> &gt;&gt; You may request follow-ups. &gt;&gt; You may request follow-ups.
• Um my um request of this to hear.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They are also requesting a local match reduction of 9,895,200, bringing the total request for this meeting
• The request is for approval of the requested construction funding and full local match reduction for
• The district requested.
• Our teams have reached out as part of the legislative request, adding the New Mexico Military Institute
• Some of them are requesting the vehicle; some are requesting the charging infrastructure, but this is

Committee: House Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force

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• And we're at the waiver request talking about the youth.
• The 14 elements are part of the WIOA waiver request.
• The 14 elements are part of the WIOA waiver request.
• And then, yes, that would go through a legislative process. Okay.
• Did they go through legislative audits?

Committee: All ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• data request area.
• </c> without request and approval. without request and approval.
• We have a data privacy attorney who takes the request, finds the appropriate people within CSP to get
• We have a data privacy attorney who takes the request, finds the appropriate people within CSP to get
• </c> Uh no, I request a roll call. Uh no, I request a roll call.

Bills: HF4277 , HF3819 , HF3489 , HF4408 , HF3901 , HF4316

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy

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• ,</c><00:14:22.560><c> the</c> patients are dosed appropriately, the patients are dosed appropriately
• </c><00:58:19.560><c> as</c> had a similar piece of legislation as had a similar piece of legislation
• </c> partners in this request. partners in this request.
• </c><01:47:31.440><c> Um</c> beyond what we've appropriated. Um beyond what we've appropriated.
• </c> appropriations directed to it. appropriations directed to it. Thank<01:53:03.920><c> you.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> proof of domicile is appropriate proof of domicile is appropriate under<00:44:10.119><c> um</c><
• the appropriate forms.
• the appropriate forms.
• </c><02:22:45.120><c> the</c><02:22:45.280><c> appropriate</c> so they're requesting the appropriate
• so they're requesting the appropriate forms<02:22:47.160><c> they'll</c><02:22:47.359><c> be</c><02:22

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, everybody. been requested um and I I can make that been requested um and I I can make that
• Um, can I request a roll call on this one too, please? Roll call requested. Roll call granted.
• </c> Anne Shikany, Director of Legislative Anne Shikany, Director of Legislative and<00:41:57.520><c>
• </c><01:13:24.440><c> or</c> have to do that uh legislatively or have to do that uh legislatively or
• </c> they request that. So thank you. they request that. So thank you. All<01:21:11.960><c> right.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all