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• How are we going to find a balance?
• I think Minnesota has an approach to balance regulatory compliance with affordability.
• So, is there anything The bill that will help balance the two between how they're regulated.
• How would it balance? Well, it's the economic development aspect there, Mr. Speaker, gentlelady.
• The outstanding balance is in regard to these initiatives.

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• common practice of handing off rulemaking, but it does have a wonderful verification and check and balance
• 07.960><c> Lac</c><00:19:08.960><c> thank</c><00:19:09.159><c> you</c><00:19:09.360><c> Mr</c> and balance
• with the Lac thank you Mr and balance with the Lac thank you Mr chair<00:19:11.559><c> so</c><00:19:
• The chair said, “Then we will move to the balance of lines 1.9 through 1.12. All in favor?”
• Representative Howard withdrew the balance of the A5 amendment. Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I want to make sure that we strike that balance. I trust you.

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• you'll—thank you. 77 is introduced, and I assume you'll change the co-sponsor, and so it's good to have a balance

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 558, sponsored by Representative Tanner. The bill concerns Social Security survivor benefits for foster youth and aims to ensure those funds are preserved for the children rather than used by the state for administrative purposes. In response to questions, Tanner said the measure applies to foster youth survivor benefits and can include benefits tied to a deceased veteran as well. He also said there is no specific federal guidance, and described the bill as codifying an existing Idaho executive action. The committee voted to send HB 558 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard RS 33377 from Representative Cannon, a bill draft to ban copay accumulator practices in health insurance. Cannon explained that these programs prevent third-party assistance, such as manufacturer coupons, from counting toward a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, shifting the benefit away from patients. He said the proposal was brought by a constituent, had been worked on with Representative Furman, and would align Idaho with similar laws in other states and with pending federal legislation. Representative Furman moved to introduce the bill draft, and the committee approved the motion. After the introduction vote, the chair noted the bipartisan sponsorship and the committee adjourned.

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• I thought that was a fair balance from what we had before. Okay.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on Senate Bill 2133 met to resolve differences over the fee structure for a specialty motorcycle/license plate. The main dispute was whether the plate should carry a $15 or $25 per registration period fee, with the Senate members arguing the higher fee was reasonable for a novelty/specialty plate and helped cover costs, while House members favored the lower fee as closer to actual manufacturing cost and noted the plate would still likely include a personalized plate fee. Members also discussed examples from other states and whether demand for such plates would be significant. A motion was made by Senator Klein to adopt amendment 5.0580.0204, described as the Corey amendment, and Representative Casper seconded it. The committee then voted, with Chairwoman Corey, Senator Paulson, Senator Klein, Representative Johnston, and Representative Casper voting aye/yes, and Representative Hendricks voting no. After the vote, members acknowledged they were at an impasse, with no agreement reached on the fee amount. The committee briefly discussed whether there was room to compromise before the next meeting, but no new motion or resolution was offered. The chair indicated the committee was effectively at a stalemate and adjourned after inviting further feedback for the next conference committee meeting.

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• This balances the bill's local flexibility by reinforcing that permits don't immunize against common
• I move to lay over the balance of the calendar until Wednesday, March 18th. Senate Bill 98.
• I move to lay over the balance of the calendar until Wednesday, March 18th.
• The motion before the body is to lay over the balance of the calendar until Wednesday, March 18th.
• The motion before the body is to lay over the balance of the calendar until Wednesday, March 18th.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Chair, Representative, really it's to have a balance of matching service with the cost with the markets
• from Met Council, you know, it's<01:19:31.840><c> really</c><01:19:32.080><c> a</c><01:19:32.320><c> balance
• </c><01:19:32.800><c> between</c><01:19:33.280><c> coverage</c> it's really a balance between coverage
• it's really a balance between coverage and<01:19:34.000><c> productivity</c><01:19:34.719><c> of</c>
• In the case of microtransit or Transit Link, there is a set fare structure and the balance of funding

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• demonstrate extraordinary dedication, discipline, and resilience, often training for years while balancing
• The checks are failing and the balance is non-existent.
• The checks are failing and the balance is non-existent.
• I move to lay over the balance of the calendar till Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.
• Seeing no objection, the balance of the calendar will be laid over until tomorrow.

Keywords: 981, all

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• president of uh North Country Alliance president of uh North Country Alliance for<00:12:46.160><c> Balance
• </c> for Balance Change. for Balance Change.
• kind of complex and ambitious project should really be owned by a software company that can better balance
• ><00:28:54.159><c> that</c><00:28:54.480><c> can</c><00:28:54.640><c> better</c><00:28:55.039><c> balance
• </c> software company that can better balance software company that can better balance cost<00:28:55.840

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• some very severe uh circumstances that we have I think adapted to very well and we've created a balanced
• designed to respond to some of the contingencies and issues that are facing Minnesota's agriculture with balance
• Minnesota's issues that are facing Minnesota's agriculture<00:01:19.360><c> with</c><00:01:19.680><c> balance
• seen where every hour, minute, day, some of our grants are released, some are reduced, and we're balancing
• </c> think that this is a good and balanced think that this is a good and balanced bill.<01:37:40.560

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The HIV AIDS support service fund is now at a zero balance due to changes around the rebate program and
• Having good food and a balanced diet helps me a lot.
• Having good food and a balanced diet helps me a lot.
• It is a fragile balance right now, since every part of the system that people with disabilities depend
• </c><01:31:00.159><c> right</c> planning it is a fragile balance right planning it is a fragile balance

Bills: HF2367 , HF2319 , HF2523 , HF1742 , HF671 , HF2331 , HF2722 , HF2406 , HF1674

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

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• These are intended to provide a greater balance between the various competing interests and incorporate
• How do we balance... increasing the maximum fine per increasing the maximum fine per violation<00:10:
• </c> ...how do we balance these important competing interests?
• So I think the DNR is taking a balanced approach here: a first offender versus repeat offender versus
• So I think the DNR is taking a balanced approach here: a first offender versus repeat offender versus

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several water, land, and conservation measures. HB 86, which would fund a permanent DLNR Makai Watch coordinator position, drew strong support from DLNR and community advocates. Testifiers said the coordinator is needed to connect community-based nearshore monitoring groups with government, support training and reporting, and provide stable civil-service funding instead of relying on grants and philanthropy. The committee discussed the position’s duties and cost, estimated at about $110,000 with fringe benefits, and noted broad support from organizations including Kuaʻulu, The Nature Conservancy, OHA, and others. HB 36, relating to state water code penalties, was also supported in principle by DLNR, but the agency proposed amendments to create two tiers of violations, distinguish first-time/non-harmful violations from repeat or harmful ones, and give the commission discretion on whether each day counts as a continuing violation. DLNR said the bill is intended to address egregious cases such as Red Hill while avoiding undue impact on small farmers and others without malicious intent. Testifiers from the Board of Water Supply, Lono Initiative, and others supported stronger penalties and transparency, while Earthjustice raised concerns about broader structural issues and the risk of penalties being applied unfairly. The committee then heard HB 316, which appropriates funds to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. DLNR, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, Kōkua, The Nature Conservancy, and other groups testified in support, describing the program as a workforce pipeline that places young professionals in communities, builds trust, and helps recruit future state employees. Supporters said the program has expanded capacity in watershed and reef management and has drawn extensive public backing. Finally, HB 506, funding equipment for the Oʻahu branch of DOCARE, received support from DLNR and others. DOCARE said recent recruit classes are moving through training, that the new positions will expand patrol capacity, including nighttime enforcement, and that the Oʻahu-specific funding is tied to priorities such as the Māʻili Bay herbivore rules. The committee also began hearing HB 510 on water shortage and emergency declarations. DLNR proposed limiting shortage declarations to 90 days unless extended, capping groundwater reductions at 20% for lower-priority permits, removing climate-crisis language as a standalone criterion, and moving the process into rulemaking for more public input. The Board of Water Supply supported the bill and the proposed changes, while Earthjustice urged deferral absent broader Water Commission reforms. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided; the chair indicated the committee would be decision-making after the hearing on items on the agenda.

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• So I think there's a balance in testing, which is a test that we're all going to use across the state
• So I think there's a balance in testing, which is a test that we're all going to use across the state
• So I think there's a balance in testing, which is a test that we're all going to use across the state
• So I think there's a balance in testing, which is a test that we're all going to use across the state
• So I think there's a balance in testing, which is a test that we're all going to use across the state

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And if we add polling stations, we are going to add costs, so I just think there's some balancing that
• that needs to be there's some balancing that needs to be done<01:34:31.239><c> here</c><01:34:31.480
• It's something you have to stand up newly every four years, so I think there's some balancing stuff here
• It's something you have to stand up newly every four years, so I think there's some balancing stuff here
• It's something you have to stand up newly every four years, so I think there's some balancing stuff here

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We just want to balance it with being sure that we can actually protect the future victims by arresting
• We just want to balance it with being sure that we can actually protect the future victims by arresting
• We just want to balance it with being sure that we can actually protect the future victims by arresting
• We just want to balance it with being sure that we can actually protect the future victims by arresting
• We just want to balance it with being sure that we can actually protect the future victims by arresting

Bills: HF7

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: public safety, criminal justice, sentencing guidelines, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, public sentencing database, felony dismissals, prosecutor reporting, bail notice, bond posting, law enforcement data, arrest data, public records, sex trafficking, human trafficking, mandatory minimum sentence, peace officer assault, police assault, fleeing police, vehicular flight, stolen motor vehicle

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• We do all of this while balancing user experience with a commitment to program integrity.
• We do all of this while balancing<00:21:12.400><c> user</c><00:21:12.720><c> experience</c><00:21:13.120
• ><c> with</c><00:21:13.280><c> a</c> balancing user experience with a balancing user experience with
• claims that we've received as well as claims that we've received as well as the<00:25:13.039><c> balance
• in the benefits trust fund the balance in the benefits trust fund which<00:25:14.799><c> will</c><00

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Professor Steven Wilson, PhD, at Johns Hopkins in his critique of the Smarter Balanced assessment, which
• </c><04:07:00.399><c> exercising</c> find the balance between exercising find the balance between exercising
• The bill finds the balance<04:07:07.840><c> by</c><04:07:08.160><c> allowing</c><04:07:08.560><c> these
• </c><04:07:08.800><c> interviews</c><04:07:09.279><c> to</c> balance by allowing these interviews to
• balance by allowing these interviews to occur<04:07:10.479><c> as</c><04:07:10.800><c> long</c><04:07

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there a check and balance there? Are they committed to There is not.
• Is there a check and balance there? Are they committed to There is not.
• Is there a check and balance there? Are they committed to There is not.
• Is there a check and balance there? Are they committed to There is not.
• Are they a check and balance there?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first approved the minutes from its May 13 meeting. Members then reviewed a deferred contract with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy for the Kentucky Pharmacist Recovery Network (KYPRN), a program that provides monitoring and support for pharmacists and pharmacy interns with substance abuse or mental health issues. Board representatives explained that the contract is a long-running arrangement, renewed periodically, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. Senators asked about the program’s structure, participation trends, follow-up, and consequences for noncompliance. The board said enrollment has remained fairly consistent at about 52 participants, with roughly 500 participants over the life of the program, weekly and monthly check-ins during the five-year typical enrollment period, and possible additional sanctions if participants fail to meet obligations. The committee then approved the contract. The committee next considered a group of economic development contracts, including items from the Cabinet for Economic Development. Secretary Jeff Null and general counsel Matt Wingate testified about contracts tied to regional innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Members focused on the large differences in funding between regions and pressed for more support for rural and eastern Kentucky. Null said the cabinet is working on a more tailored, non-one-size-fits-all approach, including possible changes to capital support, build-to-suit options, and additional resources for rural areas. He said the hubs have helped 193 startups over the last two years and helped attract nearly $350 million in private capital, and he agreed to provide a written report by hub district on startup viability. The committee approved the economic development contracts. The Kentucky Lottery Corporation then presented its contracts with vendor IGT for retail and internet sales systems. Lottery officials said the contracts are mission-critical, cover both the traditional retail system and iLottery, and are structured as a percentage of sales so no payment is made until revenue is earned. They described planned equipment upgrades, including refreshed terminals, new ticket checkers, cashless vending and bill acceptors, and connected-play features that would link retail and online wallets. Officials said keeping the same vendor reduces the risk of business disruption and that the arrangement has already produced cost savings. They also said the lottery continues to see year-over-year growth and expects to meet its annual contribution target of $360 million for scholarships and grants. The committee approved the lottery contract after discussion.

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• and um so there has to be a up and and um so there has to be a up and and um so there has to be a balance
• And so I think in that bill balance. And so I think in that bill balance.
• And so I think in that bill they came out with a balance they came out with a balance they came out with
• a balance um to make it work because certainly we um to make it work because certainly we um to make
• So it it it's a balancing act that we have to have to balancing act that we have to have to balancing

Bills: HB 135 , HCR 64 , SCR 3 , SCR 30 , SB 500 , SB 739 , SB 816 , SB 898 , SB 1283 , SB 1351 , SB 1423 , SB 1531 , SB 1540 , SB 1666 , SB 1721 , SB 1886 , SB 1931 , SB 2001 , SB 2075 , SB 2154 , SB 2173 , SB 2217 , SB 2284 , SB 2375 , SB 2383 , SB 2386 , SB 2398 , SB 2448 , SB 2476 , SB 2540 , SB 2580 , SB 2589 , SB 2693 , SB 2707 , SB 2776 , SB 2786 , SB 2801 , SB 2864 , SB 2927 , SJR 84 , SCR 30 , SB 243 , SB 324 , SB 393 , SB 457 , SB 511 , SB 529 , SB 547 , SB 636 , SB 646 , SB 659 , SB 715 , SB 731 , SB 735 , SB 800 , SB 801 , SB 904 , SB 1065 , SB 1141 , SB 1181 , SB 1224 , SB 1241 , SB 1242 , SB 1250 , SB 1266 , SB 1285 , SB 1359 , SB 1434 , SB 1442 , SB 1467 , SB 1502 , SB 1524 , SB 1528 , SB 1551 , SB 1585 , SB 1640 , SB 1754 , SB 1757 , SB 1777 , SB 1844 , SB 1863 , SB 1972 , SB 2007 , SB 2035 , SB 2046 , SB 2055 , SB 2069 , SB 2082 , SB 2119 , SB 2139 , SB 2154 , SB 2200 , SB 2201 , SB 2269 , SB 2310 , SB 2330 , SB 2357 , SB 2366 , SB 2401 , SB 2422 , SB 2514 , SB 2530 , SB 2533 , SB 2543 , SB 2544 , SB 2550 , SB 2568 , SB 2589 , SB 2660 , SB 2693 , SB 2695 , SB 2707 , SB 2717 , SB 2721 , SB 2742 , SB 2753 , SB 2807 , SB 2846 , SB 2891 , SB 2925 , SB 2938 , SJR 3 , SJR 18 , SB 5 , SB 326 , SB 767 , SB 769 , SB 783 , SB 914 , SB 963 , SB 1035 , SB 1197 , SB 1271 , SB 1415 , SB 1437 , SB 1619 , SB 1637 , SB 1786 , SB 1806 , SB 494 , SB 530 , SB 2312 , SB 1 , SB 260 , HB 135 , HB 1109 , HB 1392 , HB 22 , HCR 64 , SJR 36 , SJR 50 , SJR 63 , SJR 84 , SJR 59 , SCR 12 , SCR 39 , SCR 48 , SCR 19 , SCR 30 , SCR 3 , SB 2023 , SB 62 , SB 666 , SB 847 , SB 284 , SB 854 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 1505 , SB 583 , SB 1502 , SB 507 , SB 1434 , SB 1376 , SB 1585 , SB 1772 , SB 2016 , SB 1163 , SB 1122 , SB 731 , SB 397 , SB 508 , SB 1436 , SB 287 , SB 261 , SB 1882 , SB 393 , SB 1791 , SB 209 , SB 2429 , SB 1999 , SB 511 , SB 2309 , SB 510 , SB 1085 , SB 1975 , SB 2717 , SB 1262 , SB 1524 , SB 636 , SB 2056 , SB 884 , SB 517 , SB 1200 , SB 1845 , SB 1863 , SB 2681 , SB 2200 , SB 2199 , SB 1757 , SB 2458 , SB 2201 , SB 801 , SB 2533 , SB 3014 , SB 3013 , SB 758 , SB 1721 , SB 1013 , SB 2797 , SB 2383 , SB 2119 , SB 2448 , SB 1777 , SB 1283 , SB 2076 , SB 2786 , SB 2876 , SB 2284 , SB 1540 , SB 2929 , SB 2540 , SB 2595 , SB 2217 , SB 715 , SB 500 , SB 1640 , SB 2001 , SB 2514 , SB 2753 , SB 2398 , SB 1241 , SB 2927 , SB 2173 , SB 2538 , SB 898 , SB 1449 , SB 2529 , SB 2846 , SB 2476 , SB 986 , SB 1181 , SB 2075 , SB 2154 , SB 2864 , SB 1359 , SB 2386 , SB 2550 , SB 1351 , SB 1423 , SB 1931 , SB 2245 , SB 2589 , SB 2707 , SB 410 , SB 2776 , SB 2580 , SB 1886 , SB 1234 , SB 739 , SB 456 , SB 1666 , SB 2801 , SB 2055 , SB 1012 , SB 2926 , SB 2138 , SB 1242 , SB 2615 , SB 2310 , SB 1224 , SB 2972 , SB 2841 , SB 3016 , SB 2139 , SB 1856 , SB 2035 , SB 1528 , SB 1141 , SB 2401 , SB 2530 , SB 2375 , SB 547 , SB 1266 , SB 1373 , SB 1467 , SB 2069 , SB 2269 , SB 2480 , SB 672 , SB 904 , SB 2695 , SB 2891 , SB 2422 , SB 2543 , SB 1854 , SB 317 , SB 2539 , SB 2532 , SB 2925 , SB 1250 , SB 2082 , SB 2203 , SB 457 , SB 2357 , SB 2721 , SB 243 , SB 1285 , SB 2568 , SB 1959 , SB 1442 , SB 1454 , SB 2520 , SB 2541 , SB 1708 , SB 1237 , SB 1844 , SB 1586 , SB 1551 , SB 3039 , SB 2819 , SB 66 , SB 629 , SB 1015 , SB 2342 , SB 2903 , SB 2933 , SB 1965 , SB 2477 , SB 3029 , SB 2605 , SB 2419 , SB 1957 , SB 375 , SB 250 , SB 777 , SB 628 , SB 2523 , SB 2367 , SB 2703 , SB 2608 , SB 2778 , SB 3044 , SB 2965 , SB 2521 , SB 865 , HB 2525 , HB 3093 , SB 1032 , SB 2165 , SB 2501 , SB 2675 , SB 2452 , SB 2835 , SJR 84 , SB 457 , SB 547 , SB 904 , SB 1467 , SB 1757 , SB 1777 , SB 2055 , SB 2069 , SB 2139 , SB 2401 , SB 2530 , SB 2543 , SB 2695 , SR 349 , SR 367 , SR 468 , SB 3064 , SB 3065 , HJR 7 , HB 119 , HB 130 , HB 163 , HB 166 , HB 201 , HB 272 , HB 331 , HB 380 , HB 654 , HB 694 , HB 718 , HB 865 , HB 1266 , HB 1397 , HB 1500 , HB 1552 , HB 1576 , HB 1583 , HB 1584 , HB 1760 , HB 1894 , HB 1965 , HB 2018 , HB 2029 , HB 2286 , HB 2340 , HB 2427 , HB 2455 , HB 2467 , HB 2508 , HB 2523 , HB 2730 , HB 2756 , HB 2791 , HB 2970 , HB 3016 , HB 3096 , HB 3248 , HB 3255 , HB 3336 , HB 3623 , HB 3698 , HB 3699 , HB 3803 , HB 3804 , HB 3805 , HB 3806 , HB 4129 , HB 4187 , HB 4236 , HB 4238 , HB 4643 , HB 4738 , HB 4739 , HB 5333 , SCR 3 , SCR 30 , SB 500 , SB 739 , SB 898 , SB 1283 , SB 1351 , SB 1423 , SB 1540 , SB 1666 , SB 1721 , SB 1886 , SB 1931 , SB 2001 , SB 2075 , SB 2154 , SB 2173 , SB 2217 , SB 2375 , SB 2383 , SB 2386 , SB 2398 , SB 2448 , SB 2476 , SB 2540 , SB 2580 , SB 2589 , SB 2707 , SB 2776 , SB 2786 , SB 2801 , SB 2864 , SB 2927 , HB 135 , HCR 64 , SB 2284 , SB 3064 , SB 3065 , HJR 7 , HB 119 , HB 130 , HB 163 , HB 166 , HB 201 , HB 272 , HB 331 , HB 380 , HB 654 , HB 694 , HB 718 , HB 865 , HB 1266 , HB 1397 , HB 1500 , HB 1552 , HB 1576 , HB 1583 , HB 1584 , HB 1760 , HB 1894 , HB 1965 , HB 2018 , HB 2029 , HB 2286 , HB 2340 , HB 2427 , HB 2455 , HB 2467 , HB 2508 , HB 2523 , HB 2730 , HB 2756 , HB 2791 , HB 2970 , HB 3016 , HB 3096 , HB 3248 , HB 3255 , HB 3336 , HB 3623 , HB 3698 , HB 3699 , HB 3803 , HB 3804 , HB 3805 , HB 3806 , HB 4129 , HB 4187 , HB 4236 , HB 4238 , HB 4643 , HB 4738 , HB 4739 , HB 5333

Keywords: sales tax exemption, exotic animals, game animals, agriculture, livestock, gifted education, education support, student achievement, academic excellence, Texas education, cowboy culture, Bandera, cultural heritage, historical significance, Texas identity, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature

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• So it is a careful balance between the state needing to give Dartmouth Health the ability to run the
• And so um so it's a careful<01:49:43.280><c> balance</c><01:49:43.679><c> between</c><01:49:44.000><c
• balance between the state um needing<01:49:45.360><c> to</c><01:49:45.600><c> give</c><01:49:45.920>
• So it's a balance well served.
• So it's a balance but<01:50:00.159><c> it's</c><01:50:00.480><c> theirs.

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all