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• We also have six members that are appointed by the governor.
• We also have six members that are appointed by the governor.
• </c><00:03:30.959><c> Uh</c><00:03:31.440><c> three</c> appointed by the uh governor.
• Uh three appointed by the uh governor.
• </c><00:59:24.720><c> governorship</c> that should uh the governor governorship that should uh the governor

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Europe are looking at energy-powered liquids.
• Our focus is simple, but it's powerful: connecting infrastructure across all modes, connecting people
• And this is a huge focus area from the state governor all the way down to just myself at the tactical
• all the way down uh to just governor all the way down uh to just myself<01:27:32.960><c> at</c><01:27
• </c> you could of a gasoline powered you could of a gasoline powered aircraft.<01:38:23.600><c> And</

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then heard a presentation from Austin Kaylor of WSP on alternative aviation fuels. Kaylor described an ongoing feasibility study focused on Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the other four commercial airports in Kentucky, with an eye toward both near-term use of alternative aviation fuel in existing supply chains and longer-term in-state production using local feedstocks. He said Kentucky’s current jet fuel use at the five airports is about 609 million gallons annually and could approach 1 billion gallons by 2050, and he outlined potential feedstocks such as soybeans, corn, and waste oils, along with existing logistics assets like river terminals, trucking, rail, and some pipelines. He also discussed federal and state policy support, including renewable fuel credits and the recent 45Z tax credit extension, and said the study suggests significant economic-development potential if Kentucky can leverage existing infrastructure and incentives. Members asked about the cost of sustainable aviation fuel, whether taxpayers would be subsidizing it, and whether food crops would be diverted from food use. Kaylor responded that the market is increasingly using second-generation and waste-based feedstocks, that federal incentives can cover much of the price differential, and that SAF is a direct substitute for conventional jet fuel with some efficiency benefits. He said demand comes from both U.S. and foreign carriers, including major U.S. airlines that have made emissions-reduction commitments. Members also raised the possibility of locating production in Appalachia to create jobs closer to feedstock sources; Kaylor said that approach has worked in other states and could fit Kentucky’s logistics network. The committee then heard from Leif Elder of the Utah Department of Transportation, who introduced himself and said he would discuss advanced air mobility legislation in Utah. The transcript cuts off before his substantive presentation, and no further votes or actions were recorded after the question-and-answer discussion on alternative aviation fuels.

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• I've been in career fairs in our student center, our current student center, where the power has gone
• Um, there's flooding, there's mice, there's asbestos, there's power outages, and probably most devastating
• ><c> there's</c> there's mice, there's asbestous, there's there's mice, there's asbestous, there's power
• ><c> outages,</c><00:19:26.960><c> and</c><00:19:27.200><c> probably</c><00:19:27.600><c> most</c> power
• outages, and probably most power outages, and probably most devastating<00:19:28.559><c> to</c><00:19

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill extends best value contracting authority for cities and specified joint powers authorities,
• Steven Sanzar with Brownstein, on behalf of Permit Power, a proud sponsor of this legislation, and Housing
• Hate-based rhetoric from political leaders has the power to embolden others to express and act on their
• These include documents for mortgages, easements, powers of attorney, deeds of trust, and vital records
• bill is similar to AB 1430, authored by Assemblymember Bennett last year, which was vetoed by the Governor

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government bills, beginning without quorum and later taking up measures once quorum was established. AB 748 would expand the pre-approved housing plan model for small single-family projects and ADUs, with delayed implementation for smaller jurisdictions; it drew support from housing advocates and some local governments opposed it. AB 1786 would extend best-value contracting authority to general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley COG for larger projects, with broad local government support and no opposition. AB 1712 would let Santa Fe Springs pursue sale of its troubled water system to a larger provider through a protest process instead of a municipal election, citing major capital needs and rate pressures. AB 1679 would create a temporary commercial activation permit for pop-up businesses in vacant storefronts for up to 120 days, with support from business and downtown groups and questions about local control. AB 1738 would require jurisdictions to offer virtual inspections for certain simple residential inspections; supporters emphasized efficiency and existing use in some counties, while labor and local government opponents raised safety and implementation concerns. The committee voted 3-0 to send AB 1738 to Housing, with the bill remaining on call. The committee also heard AB 1578, which would require elected state and local officials to take anti-hate speech training as part of existing harassment training. Supporters argued it would help officials understand the impact of rhetoric on hate and violence, while opponents said it was vague and threatened free speech; the bill passed 3-1 to Governmental Organization and remained on call. AB 1693 would speed retail tenant-improvement permits by requiring review by a qualified professional certifier and shorter local review timelines; it had support from retailers and business groups and passed 4-0 to Business, Professions, and Economic Development. AB 1914 would require local governments to include child care in general planning, with supporters calling child care essential infrastructure and opponents warning about mandates; it passed 2-0 to Human Services and remained on call. AB 1997 would shorten the review period for 90% affordable housing projects after EIR certification, and AB 2605 would require counties to report data on public defense systems and caseloads; both passed their committees and were sent onward, with AB 2605 noted as conditional on appropriation. Later items included AB 2224, which would raise and restructure county recorder fees to fund electronic recording systems and modernize service delivery, with county recorder and county association support and no opposition; it passed to Appropriations and remained on call. The consent calendar included AB 2640. At the end of the meeting, Senator Seyarto presented AB 2110 on behalf of Assemblymember Johnson, proposing workforce housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts for education, health care, manufacturing, and public safety workers, using existing EIFD authority without affecting school funding or ERAF; the presentation was introduced as having bipartisan support, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

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• That economy is powered by our strengths in agriculture and technology.
• And the state of California, thanks to the support of all of our colleagues and the Governor, invested
• California’s export power is also enormous.
• circular bioeconomy sector, so the many different types of industries and technologies that use the power
• So what we do is we take these residues and we use the amazing power of fungi to do fermentation to turn

Summary: The hearing of the Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation was held at UC Davis and focused on how alternative proteins can support California agriculture, the bioeconomy, and farmers. Opening remarks from UC Davis leaders and committee members emphasized the university’s food science, fermentation, and sustainability strengths, and the state’s prior investments of $5 million for UC alternative protein research and an additional $1 million for ICAMP. Members framed the topic as a way to grow new markets, keep more value in-state, and address climate, food security, and commercialization challenges. The first panel featured Sana Beg of the Plant-Based Foods Institute, who argued that California agriculture and alternative proteins are complementary, not competing, and stressed that farmers are essential to the sector. She highlighted the need for ingredient processing capacity, technical assistance for growers, and predictable demand through public procurement, including schools, hospitals, and state facilities. Committee members asked about financing and market development, and Beg said guaranteed loans, grants, and state- and USDA-backed support could help de-risk investment and build the supply chain. The second panel focused on research and development. Beam Circular described the circular bioeconomy in the San Joaquin Valley, including efforts to turn agricultural residues into higher-value products, build shared infrastructure, and expand workforce training. ICAMP and UC ANR described UC Davis-centered research, pilot facilities, and a proposed plant innovation center to bridge lab-scale work to commercial manufacturing. USDA researchers discussed using byproducts such as brewer’s spent grain, tomato pomace, lima beans, and chickpeas for new food ingredients. Members repeatedly emphasized the importance of public R&D funding, consumer acceptance, and food-grade scale-up facilities. The final panel highlighted company perspectives from Optimized Foods and Blue Diamond Growers. Optimized Foods described using fungi fermentation to convert almond hulls, cocoa waste, and tomato pomace into protein-rich ingredients and stabilized nutrients. Blue Diamond outlined its grower cooperative model, sustainability practices, almond ingredient portfolio, and the Sacramento almond innovation center. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with discussion centered on research, commercialization, infrastructure, and market-building for California-grown alternative protein products.

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• That economy is powered by our strengths in agriculture and technology.
• And the state of California, thanks to the support of all of our colleagues and the Governor, invested
• California’s export power is also enormous.
• circular bioeconomy sector, so the many different types of industries and technologies that use the power
• So what we do is we take these residues and we use the amazing power of fungi to do fermentation to turn

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• if you want to go forward with this, and of course, I'm the Secretary of State, you pass the law, governor
• Section 19 of our State Washington Constitution, I quote, 'All elections shall be free and equal, and no power
• Section 19 of our State Washington Constitution, I quote, all elections shall be free and equal, and no power
• We believe that is a broad definition and that it allows for a sweeping veto power for the tribes.
• extremely grateful that Representative Gregerson wrote a bill that assigns local jurisdictions the power

Bills: HB2210 , HB2123 , HB2206 , HB2281 , HB2411

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: local representation, fair elections, government accountability, voter rights, transparency, foreign nationals, elections, Washington state, voter participation, government oversight, voting rights, uniform standards, overseas voting, civilian voting, state legislation, tribal relations, government, state policy, sovereignty, federalism

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• that connect us, the water that flows through our daily lives, and the gas and electric that give us power
• Good afternoon, members of the Board of Governors, members of the Government Committee.
• the Commission as well as the Public Utilities Commission to allow them to work together to turn off power
• On the same day as the Windy Deuce Fire, the Smokehouse Creek fire started from a downed power line.
• The XL power line caused this fire, which later merged into two separate fires that started on oil and

Bills: HB2766 , HB2891 , HB3334 , HB3791 , HB3911 , HB4021 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4384 , HB4426

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

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• And so that sort of overlays this whole conversation for me is if the Governor was proposing a way to
• I know the governor cares about roads and potholes and paving, and so, you know, can you just address
• We understand Priority for the governor to help decarbonize the aviation sector.
• We have switched over to sustainable fuel because the governor and we believe in clean air and clean
• We agree with the Governor that we need to continue incentives for zero-emission transportation.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><00:18:45.960><c> election</c> And the power to control election And the power to control election
• It is about consolidating political power.
• This is a calculated attempt to expand executive power.
• We are fundamentally altering the balance of power that protects our democratic system.
• This power play poses a grave threat to the future of U.S. election infrastructure.

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Governor wants to help, but we don't want to keep feeding the same issue again and again because
• Each January, the Governor revises Cal Grant estimates based upon the data that CSAC provides in the
• I was there when the governor signed the Cal Grant Equity Framework, and we all were in the gym at Cal
• We also, like my CSU colleague, appreciate the efforts by the Legislature and the Governor to expand
• We also, like my CSU colleague, appreciate the efforts by the legislature and the governor to expand

Summary: The committee first heard updates from the California State University on its turnaround plans for seven campuses with enrollment declines. CSU said overall enrollment has grown for three straight years, but some campuses—especially in Northern California—continue to face structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. The system described campus-specific strategies such as outreach to stopped-out and adult learners, guaranteed admissions, partnerships with community colleges and high schools, expanded high-demand programs, and cost reductions including hiring freezes, program suspensions, and shared administrative services. The LAO said the plans were reasonable but urged regular reporting so the Legislature can track results. Committee members pressed CSU for ongoing implementation updates, stronger recruiting efforts, and safeguards around AI use; CSU said it would continue regular check-ins and share best practices across campuses. The second item focused on the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and its request for a $10 million General Fund appropriation to repay a special fund loan used for litigation costs. DCA and BPPE said the bureau has long had a structural deficit and has already cut positions, streamlined operations, and shifted some costs to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund, but still needs fee increases through the sunset review process. The LAO opposed the General Fund backfill, arguing the bureau can cover near-term costs with its loan, that litigation costs should generally be borne by regulated entities through fees, and that using General Fund money could set a precedent. Finance supported the one-time backfill as a way to avoid larger fee increases on institutions and to isolate the litigation expense from the bureau’s ongoing structural shortfall. Members asked how the bureau would avoid repeating the problem; BPPE said it has updated policies and practices, including disability accommodation procedures and non-discrimination training. The committee then reviewed Cal Grant funding and program updates from CSAC, UC, CSU, and the community colleges. CSAC said the Governor’s budget would increase Cal Grant funding to about $3.2 billion in 2026-27, driven by enrollment growth and higher tuition at UC and CSU, and highlighted efforts to improve payment processing and financial aid data. UC and CSU emphasized that Cal Grants are central to affordability and debt reduction, while also warning that federal changes under H.R. 1 could reduce access to loans and harm graduate and part-time students. Community colleges reported rising aid applications and awards, but said students still face major affordability barriers, especially mixed-status and undocumented students, and asked for more support for aid administration and completion grants. The chair repeatedly asked for data on eligible students who are not receiving Cal Grants and for a phased-in path to implement the Cal Grant Equity Framework; Finance said full implementation would cost hundreds of millions and the state is not currently in a position to fund it. Finally, the committee began discussion of the Middle Class Scholarship Program. CSAC said the program helps low- and middle-income students cover total cost of attendance, not just tuition, and warned that cutting funding by more than half would reduce award coverage from 35% to 17.5% of cost of attendance. CSU and UC said the program is important for reducing student debt and supporting affordability, and CSU noted recent administrative changes have reduced workload and award adjustments. The hearing continued into the next agenda item after these presentations.

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• Are there messages from the governor or other executive communications? None on the desk, Mr.
• Our supervisors of elections, Republicans and Democrats alike, along with our governor, repeatedly have
• And they do it, as our governor has said, like no one else can do it.
• We do have the greatest governor in the nation. We have dedicated and talented senators.
• Awards, specifies that the governor appointees to the Medical Examiner Commission remain active until

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Services Organization's program integrity functions do not supersede AHCCCS's fraud investigation powers
• If we put an emergency clause on it, it becomes effective immediately upon the signature of the governor
• So if this bill were to pass on May 1st and be signed by the governor, it would take effect May 1st,
• , when we put the emergency clause in, it becomes immediately effective after the signing of the governor
• I'm... be mute if SB 1611 passes and is signed by the governor.

Bills: SB1086 , SB1193 , SB1318 , SB1345 , SB1346 , SB1451 , SB1496 , SB1611 , SB1630 , SB1631 , SB1632 , SB1672

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: reimbursement, healthcare, laboratory services, noncontracting providers, Arizona health care cost containment, personal identifying information, PII, privacy, confidential records, public records exemption, commercial disclosure, data privacy, licensure, certification, health professions, health care licensing, Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS, emergency medical care technician, EMCT

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• California has always led the way, and that's why I've been so proud to work under Governor Jerry Brown
• and Governor Gavin Newsom, who not only said that housing was important but backed it up with dollars
• I want to commend again the Governor for, say, the home, the dashboard that he has, right, on a lot of
• And we do appreciate the Governor leaning into this and making this a platform in many ways.
• Kristen Power with the Alliance for Children's Rights, and similarly want to encourage the committee

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on State Administration held a budget hearing focused heavily on housing, homelessness, and related administrative proposals. HCD reported that California housing production has increased, with 2023 completions up 13% from 2022 and entitlement and construction timelines improving, while members and advocates criticized the Governor’s January budget for zeroing out or sharply reducing several housing programs. Public testimony urged funding for affordable housing production, preservation, youth housing, CalHome, LIHTC, HAP, and related programs, and several speakers argued the state should not pull back after recent progress. A major policy item was trailer bill language to allow HCD to access “excess equity” in existing affordable housing projects and recycle those funds into new or preserved housing. HCD and the LAO said the proposal could unlock tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, but members wanted guardrails and clearer statutory direction to ensure the funds stay within the intended housing purposes. The committee also discussed encampment resolution funding; HCD said the proposal would shift expenditure deadlines to the date of award rather than appropriation, while the LAO raised concerns about limited outcome data and urged the Legislature to use upcoming reporting before deciding on future funding. The hearing also covered HCD trailer bills to consolidate default reserve funds into a centralized continuously appropriated account and to clarify reporting requirements for early rounds of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. HCD requested funding to implement chaptered legislation, including a new tribal housing program and reporting-related bills, and also sought extensions for certain reappropriations, including Homekey and REAP 2 deadlines. Public commenters and regional agencies supported flexibility for REAP 2 timing and other housing-related adjustments. Finally, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency presented the Governor’s reorganization proposal to split the current agency into a Housing and Homelessness Agency and a Consumer Protection Agency. The administration said the change would improve focus, efficiency, and coordination, but the LAO and several members questioned whether it would truly save money or improve accountability, especially given the need for new leadership, possible staffing changes, and the fact that the plan had not yet been formally submitted for review. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• </c> 268 um these were positions the governor 268 um these were positions the governor um<00:54:55.640
• </c> request is table 15 what the governor request is table 15 what the governor submitted submitted
• We don't have that power.
• </c> legislators you talked to the governor legislators you talked to the governor doesn't<02:11:50.360
• </c><02:25:45.560><c> and</c> partner with our lieutenant governor and partner with our lieutenant governor

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Does this bill take effect whenever it passes and the governor signs it, or is this bill connected to
• Representative Coates asked whether the bill would take effect whenever it passes and the governor signs
• The doctor continued that cells are grown in a platform or medium, starting with high-powered cells that
• He warned that they should be careful not to put the state, the governor, or any of them in that position

Bills: HCR65 , HB512 , HB1194 , SCR23 , SB502

Committee: House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2A program, seasonal workforce, Louisiana economy, Healthy Food Retail Act, food access, food deserts, economic opportunity, public health, Louisiana agriculture, community development, fresh food, agriculture, national security, food production, supply chain, security task force, farm labor, Chinese investments

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which would create an Agricultural-based National Security Priorities Task Force to study issues such as Chinese drones, farmland ownership, and other technology-related concerns that could affect farmers and national security. Senator Kathy Stewart said the goal was to avoid unintended consequences in legislation and to bring agriculture stakeholders together. The resolution was moved favorably with no objections. The committee then took up Senate Bill 502 on sugarcane bagasse storage. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the American Sugar Cane League, said the bill would clarify that bagasse is an agricultural byproduct and would protect storage practices that comply with department best practices from local ordinances. Several residents from St. Martin Parish testified in opposition, saying a large bagasse pile near their homes was out of compliance, created dust and odors, and caused health and property-value concerns. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably with no objections. House Bill 512, by Representative Schamerhorn, would prohibit the manufacturing and sale of cell-cultured food products in Louisiana while allowing university research to continue. An amendment was adopted to make the bill effective only if certain federal court rulings allow such a ban. The sponsor and Commissioner Strain argued the issue is still scientifically uncertain and that the state should avoid costly litigation; the bill was reported favorably with amendments after no objections. House Bill 1194, the Healthy Food Retail Act, was amended to shift food-desert research and mapping duties to the LSU AgCenter, while the financing authority would continue handling grants and related funding mechanisms. Supporters said the bill would improve data on food deserts and help target grocery access in underserved urban and rural areas; some members raised concerns about government subsidies and long-term dependence, but the sponsor and Commissioner Strain said the program is intended as infrastructure support to launch stores, not ongoing operating aid. After debate, the bill was reported favorably with amendments by a 10-3 roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably House Concurrent Resolution 65, which urges federal action to reclassify crawfish-industry job duties as agricultural labor for H-2A purposes; testimony emphasized labor shortages, the impact on crawfish and rice producers, and the need for more legal guest workers. The meeting ended with a brief informational handout on direct marketing and custom slaughter plants and adjournment.

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• Does this bill take effect whenever it passes and the governor signs it, or is this bill connected to
• Does this bill take effect whenever it passes and the governor signs it, or is this bill connected to
• they grow these cells in a platform in a media, and they start off generally with some very high-powered
• when we're working on these kind of bills and that we don't put our state in that position, our governor

Bills: HCR65 , HB512 , HB1194 , SCR23 , SB502

Committees: House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development , House Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture & Rural Development

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2A program, seasonal workforce, Louisiana economy, Healthy Food Retail Act, food access, food deserts, economic opportunity, public health, Louisiana agriculture, community development, fresh food, agriculture, national security, food production, supply chain, security task force, farm labor, Chinese investments

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• And we just passed that last week, and it's going to the governor for signature.
• And the governor has several opinions too. Do you have a question or comment?
• This OK AI roundtable indicates it's an Oklahoma statewide AI governor, educator, and champion organization
• to take a message back to the leadership of your organization: just tell them to give you all the power

Committee: House Oklahoma Education Commission

Summary: The meeting focused primarily on planning for an upcoming AI symposium and related commission work. Members reviewed nomination and registration timelines, attendance categories, site logistics, and microcredential requirements for participants. They discussed the symposium’s structure, including slots for K-12, higher education, career tech, libraries, tribal groups, and innovation grant recipients, and noted that the event would likely be held in early June with a follow-up planning meeting on April 2. The group also discussed launching a newsletter via Substack and publishing a monthly podcast to share updates and build public awareness. A major portion of the discussion centered on School AI and a proposed $45 million AI initiative. Members described School AI pilot activity at OCCC and broader plans to work with K-12, career tech, higher education, and libraries, while emphasizing privacy, data governance, and the need for local training and agency-level negotiation. The $45 million proposal, referenced as House Bill 1782, would create a revolving fund, an advisory council, and broad allowable uses including tools, professional development, curriculum, research, student programs, infrastructure, and public outreach. Representative Williams said the bill was moving through the House appropriations process and that the goal was to keep the funding intact. The group also raised concerns about other AI-related proposals and initiatives, including three bills by Representative Cody Maynard and the Oklahoma AI Roundtable, which some members viewed skeptically because of its paid membership model. A podcast episode on ethics and legal issues in AI was previewed, including a controversial example about using AI to survey students for safety risks; members agreed the example was hypothetical but potentially sensitive. The meeting ended with broader discussion of workforce needs, especially nursing and corrections education, including efforts to expand LPN/RN pathways, address certification costs, and connect training to rural health and reentry programs.

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• As you might have seen, the Governor has included in his budget some funding for this, and we believe
• And we were honored that the governor kicked off that event.
• Just for perspective, the power savings alone makes the monthly payment on our new $16 million building
• And the governor just put in 200-something million for the housing trust fund, and he said that would

Bills: SB5871 , SB5919

Committee: Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development

Keywords: motor vehicle, glass repair, insurance claims, consumer protection, regulations, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, 904, all

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• We've existed for 61 years under 13 governors and 12 attorneys general.
• and our board, pursuant to that statute, is comprised of seven Arizonans who are appointed by the governor
• Second, it disrupts the infrastructure that enables gangs to exert power with guns, money, and fear.
• Every single year it passes and the governor signs it because they realize that we can't do any of this

Bills: HB2043 , HB2044 , HB2108 , HB2131 , HB2132

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, abandonment, concealment, dead body, class 5 felony, criminal offense, unlawful flight, eluding police, fleeing law enforcement, police pursuit, vehicle pursuit, reckless endangerment, felony enhancement, class 4 felony, class 2 felony