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• Also, subdivisions. Um, okay.
• Also, subdivisions. Um, okay. The Okay. Also, subdivisions. Um, okay.
• So if conservation subdivision plans.
• or subdivisions?
• It's forformational subdivision.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It is owned or operated by a political subdivision of the state or state agencies.
• Is it true that a court cannot restrain a political subdivision? Correct?
• I'm asking you, is it true that a court cannot restrain a political subdivision?
• As well, Keller ISD, Frisco ISD, Fort Bend ISD, In a lot of local political subdivisions of the state
• Okay, so they bring it to the political subdivision of the state.

Bills: SJR85, SCR29, SCR38, SCR42, SB23, SB39, SB209, SB227, SB240, SB330, SB527, SB584, SB618, SB619, SB636, SB663, SB715, SB732, SB758, SB801, SB825, SB826, SB843, SB844, SB847, SB870, SB884, SB912, SB957, SB1013, SB1020, SB1065, SB1143, SB1152, SB1164, SB1183, SB1257, SB1299, SB1325, SB1349, SB1413, SB1455, SB1539, SB1558, SB1574, SB1583, SB1624, SB1642, SB1643, SB1667, SB1717, SB1718, SB1727, SB1734, SB1756, SB1757, SB1784, SB1789, SB1832, SB1868, SB1870, SB1883, SB1896, SB1920, SB1924, SB1963, SB2010, SB2018, SB2024, SB2037, SB2052, SB2073, SB2111, SB2161, SB2196, SB2207, SB2253, SB2268, SB2322, SB2323, SB2332, SB2349, SB2371, SB2533, SB2570, SB2601, SB2626, SB2692, SB2705, SB2717, SB2774, SB2788, SB2877, SB2920, SB2, SB260, SB1786, SB1, HJR4, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR85, SJR84, SCR12, SCR39, SCR38, SCR42, SCR29, SCR4, SCR18, SCR43, SCR46, SB2023, SB825, SB2010, SB1870, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB1505, SB583, SB957, SB1502, SB507, SB1026, SB1349, SB1433, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB619, SB1122, SB732, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB618, SB393, SB1791, SB826, SB1257, SB870, SB529, SB209, SB1883, SB2024, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1860, SB2037, SB1924, SB2253, SB2018, SB2206, SB1963, SB1643, SB1299, SB841, SB668, SB584, SB1085, SB2431, SB1490, SB1868, SB2314, SB434, SB2046, SB1667, SB1727, SB2127, SB1975, SB1760, SB1734, SB1335, SB2246, SB2439, SB1624, SB1244, SB1468, SB2717, SB1612, SB1262, SB604, SB2395, SB1832, SB1745, SB1746, SB2207, SB1784, SB1524, SB528, SB437, SB269, SB1137, SB968, SB636, SB747, SB1325, SB1789, SB1455, SB2056, SB1940, SB2052, SB1579, SB2068, SB3034, SB844, SB1920, SB1558, SB1236, SB1044, SB884, SB463, SB227, SB240, SB517, SB1200, SB1410, SB1626, SB1845, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB1717, SB2141, SB2323, SB2200, SB2332, SB2199, SB1642, SB1757, SB2050, SB1138, SB2626, SB2458, SB1864, SB2201, SB1862, SB1583, SB1055, SB2660, SB1898, SB2662, SB2161, SB2964, SB2881, SB1065, SB801, SB2743, SB2533, SB1413, SB2073, SB3014, SB3013, SB2774, SB2702, SB2629, SB2443, SB2349, SB2167, SB2145, SB2121, SB758, SB648, SB647, SB512, SB438, SB1721, SB2268, SB1495, SB2705, SB2366, SB1422, SB1369, SB1013, SB682, SB2692, SB2570, SB2797, SB2111, SB1896, SB1164, SB1020, SB663, SB2371, SB1152, SB2196, SB2383, SB2581, SB2798, SB330, SB646, SB843, SB1998, SB1418, SB2788, SB1169, SB2873, SB1754, SB1534, SB1718, SB2779, SB2004, SB1143, SB1756, SB912, SB2119, SB2032, SB527, SB1580, SB1952, SB2601, SB2322, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB407, SB2392, SB2076, SB2786, SB3031, SB2877, SB2876, SB2284, SB2225, SB1540, SB2920, SB2929, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1183, SB2742, SB2595, SB2217, SB2117, SB715, SB2330, SB1964, SB1383, SB500, SB1640, SB39, SB2001, SB2080, SB2722, SB506, SB2514, SB2623, SB2658, SB1574, SB2900, SB23, SB2753, SB2398, SB401, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB467, SB1449, SB2529, SB1531, SB2846, SB2476, SB2031, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, HB135, HB1109, SCR48, SB31, SB2880, SB1359, SB2386, SB771, SB2844, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB2351, SB410, SB659, SB816, SB2776, SB2693, SB2580, SB1980, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB482, SB456, SB127, SB1666

Keywords: Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval, school district revenue, tax rollback, disabled persons exemption, El Paso

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• a neighborhood that's up behind the State House here, and that covenants on a land, you know, a subdivision
• So I think by providing that specific governmental power to sub-political subdivisions, you're kind of
• opening up a door to set up an expectation for the residents of those political subdivisions, especially
• um you're kind of opening subdivisions um you're kind of opening up<00:16:04.880> a<00:16:05.079
• especially if they live in subdivisions especially if they live in uh<00:16:10.240> neighborhoods

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:36:17.040> uh language from the current subdivision uh language from the current subdivision
• to apply to the emergency shelter facilities. 462.357 subdivision 8 that um has it 462.357 subdivision
• <00:50:15.440> So, subdivision, but a public authority.
• So, subdivision, but a public authority.
• And following that, um, subdivision is.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The amendment clarifies immunity for providers who administer an opioid in the circumstances in subdivision
• 3, and the chair is considered under subdivision 4.
• 3, and the chair is considered under subdivision 4.
• 3, and the chair is considered under subdivision 4.
• subdivisions and state agencies do so I subdivisions and state agencies do so I encourage<00:57:40.400

Bills: HF1379, HF1596, HF2260, HF1429

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

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• But under subdivision two, the Prairie subdivision, there's 11 projects totaling 36.387 million.
• And then the kind of last subdivision of appropriations is subdivision six with the administration, and
• Under the wetlands under subdivision Under the wetlands under subdivision four,<00:02:46.840>
• subdivision five, which is habitats. subdivision five, which is habitats.
• 00:03:06.640> with appropriations is subdivision six with appropriations is subdivision six with

Bills: HF3879

Keywords: outdoor heritage, conservation, habitat restoration, natural resources, wildlife management, 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the April 8, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3879, the Legacy Finance Outdoor Heritage bill. The committee adopted the DE1 author’s amendment, which incorporated the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council’s revised recommendations and made technical corrections, and staff explained that the bill appropriates about $191.081 million in Outdoor Heritage funding, plus carryforwards and an extension for a carp deterrent project at Lock and Dam. Staff also noted the bill makes no changes to the Clean Water Fund or Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and the bill was moved to the Committee on Ways and Means. A large portion of the meeting focused on the Roseau Lake rehabilitation/Roseau River restoration project and related concerns about landowner impacts, eminent domain, drainage, and whether Outdoor Heritage dollars are being used on private property. Landowners and their attorney testified that the project threatens private farmland, that they do not consent to easements or takings, and that funding should be paused until litigation and legal questions are resolved. They described flooding, drainage problems, financial burdens, and long-term harm to family farms, and asked the committee to suspend funding for the project. Supporters of the project, including Roseau Mayor Dan Fabian and farmer/watershed district manager Jason Bratton, said the project is part of a broader flood-mitigation effort following the 2002 Roseau flood and would help control water, reduce flood damage, and improve conditions for downstream farmers. After testimony, the committee considered the A5 amendment, offered by Representative Heintzeman, which would delete the Roseau Lake Rehabilitation Project Phase 3 from the bill. Members debated the amendment, with some emphasizing landowner concerns and pending litigation and others defending the project and the council’s vetting process. The transcript cuts off during continued discussion, and no final vote on the A5 is shown in the provided text.

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• The fiscal impact statements are cost estimates on citizens, businesses, political subdivisions, and
• That sends money to the subdivisions, but it doesn't necessarily mean tax relief.
• <00:48:33.559> but<00:48:33.800> doesn't<00:48:34.520> necessarily subdivisions
• okay I think I got my I subdivisions okay I think I got my I think<00:52:27.920> addition<00:
• Since that time, all of the subdivisions have had to pick up the entire cost of the pension, when the

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• A short break and then we'll come back with some re-referrals from Political Subdivisions, but a very
• Okay, committee, we're going to have three bills by political subdivisions.
• There's new development, new subdivisions that some communities need because they do not have any lot
• So that can be a quicker, cheaper alternative than to build a new subdivision.
• The special assessments are assessed for that infrastructure from the political subdivision.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2265, which would provide the Fargo National Cemetery with up to a $3 million line of credit to help fund improvements such as indoor bathrooms, parking, a family gathering area, an office, a hearse garage, and a veterans gallery. Supporters said the cemetery has expanded rapidly since 2019, has already conducted about 1,000 burials, and needs better facilities for families and the Honor Guard; they also said the project would be subject to federal VA approval and, once completed, would be taken over by the VA. Members raised questions about the project’s cost, timing, funding sources, whether the bill should be a grant instead of a line of credit, and whether a chapel should be specifically included. No vote was taken on SB 2265 during the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2230, which would have the Secretary of State mail active voters a guide on ballot measures at least 45 days before an election, with objective summaries, fiscal impacts, and arguments for and against each measure. Secretary of State Michael Howe said the office already receives many questions about ballot measures and would post the same information online and at polling places, while emphasizing the need to keep the material objective and consistent with election-law restrictions. Members generally supported the idea as a voter-education tool, and the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 2230 by a 19-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2256, which would provide one-time state support for the NDSU Research and Technology Park in Fargo to expand its role in commercialization, robotics, precision agriculture, and defense-related technology. Park CEO Brenda Weiland explained that the park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit spun out of NDSU, governed by a board with both university and industry representation, and that the new model is intended to bridge the gap between research and market-ready products without competing directly with private industry. Members asked about ownership, intellectual property, the planned partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s robotics center, and how the park would use the funding; the discussion focused on contracts, licensing, and the park’s intent to build technical capacity and attract companies. The excerpt ends before any vote on SB 2256.

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• Further, the current penalty in subdivision 6 is in direct conflict with subdivision 1, which directs
• Further, the current penalty in subdivision 6 is in direct conflict with subdivision 1, which directs
• And under 13.03, subdivision 6, the court has to do a balancing test and determine that this information
• And I think there are two sections, 13.51, subdivision 2, and section 278.05, subdivision 3, and subdivision
• And I think there are two sections, 13.51, subdivision 2, and section 278.05, subdivision 3, and subdivision

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• Subdivision one comes different bills.
• Subdivision two comes from the Senator Coopek bill, Senate File 5025.
• Subdivision two is the nonpublic school grants.
• Senator Clark, it's under 125A.0941, subdivision B.
• Senator Clark, it's under 125A.0941, subdivision B.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• subdivision 3B just for clarification. subdivision 3B just for clarification.
• :16:30.320> what<01:16:30.400> is 624712 subdivision 5 details what is 624712 subdivision
• Bakus then that subdivision, which is subdivision one of the statute, only allow these administrative
• <03:11:23.279> I defined in 308b. 05 subdivision 7. I defined in 308b. 05 subdivision 7.
• this subdivision but the new subdivision this subdivision but the new subdivision will<03:15:09.279

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• authority over the government, putting best practices in place and ensuring that all of the government subdivisions
• authority over the government, putting best practices in place and ensuring that all of the government subdivisions
• protection of data privacy and better data management in the state of Wyoming in all of our political subdivisions
• 00:09:13.600> political Wyoming in all of our political Wyoming in all of our political subdivisions
• . subdivisions. subdivisions.

Bills: SF0020, SF0021, SF0022

Keywords: data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification

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• some land to your immediate heirs, your immediate family members, I'm sorry, uh, it bypasses some subdivision
• says if you're going to subdivide it within those 2-year period, you got to comply with the county subdivision
• ><00:17:59.039> the<00:17:59.360> uh<00:17:59.600> county<00:18:00.000> subdivision
• family with the uh county subdivision family with the uh county subdivision rules.<00:18:01.919>
• provisions of the county subdivision provisions of the county subdivision regulations<00:18:41.440

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Section 10 goes into the flexible transportation fund with the state treasurer to the political subdivisions
• And then political subdivision grants would also include cities at $106 million.
• But the thing is, these local political subdivisions, they’ve been having their cake and been able to
• Because when you start looking at what the state’s doing for local political subdivisions now, between
• But, like I said, that’s something that the local political subdivisions— that’s their choice, what they

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to consider Senate Bill 2012, the Department of Transportation budget, with Representative Brandenburg presenting a detailed House amendment package and Speaker Robin Weisz explaining the overall funding strategy. The discussion focused on restructuring transportation funding streams, including moving Prairie Dog money into a flexible transportation fund, adjusting gas tax distributions, increasing the legacy earnings transfer from 7% to 8%, and authorizing a $155 million bond for Highway 85. Members also discussed DOT operations, bridge funding, rest areas, electronic titling, and the use of funds for grants to counties, cities, and townships. A separate provision would let the DOT consider whether local ordinances or policies unreasonably restrict permitted agriculture or energy projects when scoring grant applications, which drew significant debate about local control and whether the language was punitive. Testimony from Brandenburg and Weisz emphasized that the plan was intended to provide more predictable funding, preserve the ability to match federal dollars, and direct money where needs are greatest through a grant process. Weisz said the package was designed to simplify multiple revenue buckets, ensure DOT can meet federal match requirements, and free up money for the general fund while still supporting transportation needs. Several members raised concerns about whether cities, counties, and townships would receive as much as under the prior Prairie Dog structure, whether the bridge allocation was correctly reflected in the bill, and whether the local-policy language would penalize subdivisions that oppose energy projects. Supporters argued the state needed to protect revenue tied to energy development and that local governments would still receive distributions plus additional grant opportunities. The committee adopted the House amendment to SB 2012 by a vote of 19-1-3, then rejected an amendment to remove the local-policy language on a 5-15-3 vote. The committee then passed SB 2012 as amended on a 20-0-3 vote, with Representative Brandenburg designated as the carrier. The chair announced that Senate Bill 2014 would not be taken up at that time and the committee recessed until called back.

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• Engrossed House Bill 1440 is a bill for an act to amend subdivision D of subsection 3 of Section 23-12
• In Gross House Bill, 1440 is a bill for an act to Mandarin Act Subdivision D of Subsection 3 of Section
• Section 3 outlines that political subdivisions are not a part of this bill.
• Additionally, $10 million was appropriated for ag infrastructure grants to political subdivisions for
• service roads, electrical service, natural gas... ...infrastructure grants to political subdivisions

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several procedural motions, including suspending House rules for three legislative days and replacing conference committee members on Senate Bill 2282 and SCR 4007. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups from Grafton/Pleasant Valley and Shiloh School. Later, the House agreed to several conference committee reports and moved a number of measures through final passage or final disposition. House Bill 1428, which would have created a sales tax exemption for clothing sold by thrift stores or nonprofit corporations, drew extensive debate over tax policy, revenue loss, and possible conflicts with streamlined sales tax rules. Supporters argued it would help lower-income shoppers and nonprofit thrift stores, while opponents said it created an unfair advantage and could reduce state and local revenue. The conference report was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on final vote, 37-54. House Bill 1440, relating to cigar lounges, was amended in conference and then passed 75-17. House Bill 1460, concerning adult foster care for private-pay adults, electronic monitoring, and a legislative study, was also adopted and passed overwhelmingly, 91-1. The House then passed Senate Bill 2224, which revises gaming commission structure and gaming stamp requirements, adds Attorney General enforcement provisions, and includes a $25,000 general fund appropriation, by a vote of 88-0. Senate Bill 2327, which expands uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and appropriates $15 million to it, passed 74-17 after a member was excused from voting due to a personal interest. Senate Bill 2267, creating a regulatory framework for on-site wastewater treatment systems and shifting licensing authority to the Department of Environmental Quality, passed 82-10, and Senate Bill 2276, addressing joint water resource boards for cross-county projects, passed 90-1. The most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the state employee health plan from grandfathered status to a non-grandfathered ACA-compliant plan and appropriate about $6.6 million for the transition. Supporters said it would give the PERS board more flexibility, expand preventive and other benefits, and potentially slow premium growth without charging employees premiums. Opponents warned it could raise out-of-pocket costs, add mandated benefits, and shift costs to employees, while also arguing the bill had not been adequately studied. After extended debate, the House passed SB 2160 by a vote of 55-37. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 1318, a pesticide labeling bill, and placed it on final passage, but the transcript ends before the final vote on that measure.

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• by subdivision, including the impact of the A1 amendment that we just adopted. adopted.
• <00:21:12.159> by<00:21:12.640> subdivision subdivision by subdivision subdivision by subdivision
• Subdivision 3 eluded me. All right.
• The facilities commission is a subdivision of the state.
• Um, and I subdivision of the state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then subdivision 4 is simply the community outreach, and that's with any savings we have from this.
• Subdivision 4 is simply the community outreach, and that's with any savings we have from this.
• Then subdivision 4 is simply the community outreach, and that's with any savings we have from this.
• Then subdivision 4 is simply the community outreach, and that's with any savings we have from this.
• Then subdivision 4 is simply the community outreach, and that's with any savings we have from this.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So the subdivision no longer applies to cleaning products as defined in section 18.01, subdivision 4D
• Section 11 adds a new subdivision to the dairy law definitions to define the term milk marketer from
• So the subdivision no longer applies to cleaning products as defined in section 18.01, subdivision 4D
• So the subdivision no longer applies to cleaning products as defined in section 18.01, subdivision 4D
• It adds a subdivision to the Putnham.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and this is just clarifying that notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision
• 14, which is a a 16B9A subdivision 14, which is a a section<00:49:31.200> that<00:49:31.920><
• Chair, if you'll permit me, permanent statute 16B.98, subdivision 14, Senator Howe, establishes that
• So the amendment is the existing law, subdivision 14 says for competitive grants, it's 10%.
• 14 it would be 10 because subdivision 14 it would be 10 because it's<00:52:52.160> competitive.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Representative Aly said that the bill goes both ways: if a subdivision owns a property and the state
• the state and a political subdivision the state and a political subdivision the<01:01:45.880>
• it goes both ways so if uh subdivision it goes both ways so if uh subdivision<01:02:34.480> owns<
• owns a property and the subdivision owns a property and the state's<01:02:35.640> leasing<01:
• leasing it it's political subdivision leasing it it's the<01:02:41.400> same<01:02:41.599>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested. House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.