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• This community has some of the best golf courses in the region, but I want to scratch out "state" and
• Research assistant at the Center for Electromechanics.
• If it's a municipally owned beach and they operate it, as long as the city agrees, I guess...
• Under our version, this has expanded to all counties that own or operate a jail.
• contract to operate a jail.

Bills: HCR158, HCR159, HCR160, HCR161, HCR162, HCR163, HCR164, HR174, HR427, HR790, HR810, HR857, HR866, HR882, HR883, HR962, HR966, HR1001, HR1045, HR1085, HR1097, HR1127, HR1138, HR1141, HR1150, HR1152, HR1292, HR1296, HR1304, HR1305, HR1306, HR1308, HR1309, HR1310, HR1311, HR1312, HR1313, HR1315, HR1317, HR1318, HR1320, HR1321, HR1322, HR1323, HR1324, HR1325, HR1327, HR1328, HR1329, HR1330, HR1331, HR1332, HR1333, HR1334, HR1335, HR1338, HR1340, HR1341, HR1342, HR1343, HR1344, HR1345, HR1346, HR1347, HR1348, HR1349, HR1352, HR1353, HR1354, HR1355, HR1358, HR1359, HR1360, HR1361, HR1362, HR1363, HR1364, HR1365, HR1366, HR1368, HR1369, HR1370, HR1380, HR1383, HR1384, HR1385, HR1386, HR1387, HR1388, HR1389, HR1390, HR1392, HR1393, HR1396, HR1397, HR1398, HR1399, HR1400, HR1402, HR1403, HR1404, HR1405, HR1406, HR1407, HR1408, HR1409, HR1410, HR1411, HR1412, HR1413, HR1414, HR1415, HR1417, HR1418, HR1419, HR1420, HR1421, HR1422, HR1424, HR1425, HR1426, HR1427, HR1428, HR1429, HR1430, HR1431, HR1432, HR1433, HR1434, HR1435, HR1436, HR1437, HR1438, HR1440, HR1441, HR1442, HR1443, HR1444, HR1445, HR1447, HR1448, HR1449, HR1450, HR1452, HR1453, HR1454, HR1455, HR1456, HR1458, HR1459, HR1460, HR1461, HR1462, HR1463, HR1464, HR1465, HR1466, HR1467, HR1469, HR1470, HR1471, HR1472, HR1473, HR1475, HR1477, HCR132, HCR154, HR17, HR49, HR170, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR369, HR672, HR690, HR755, HR756, HR759, HR762, HR763, HR781, HR785, HR848, HR1240, HR1265, HR1303, HR1307, HR1314, HR1316, HR1319, HR1326, HR1336, HR1337, HR1350, HR1351, HR1367, HR1371, HR1372, HR1373, HR1374, HR1375, HR1376, HR1377, HR1378, HR1379, HR1382, HR1391, HR1395, HR1451, HR1457, HR1468, HR1474, HR1476, SB1637, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1405, HB 119, SB3059, SB15, SB568, SB2900, HB3642, HB3909, SB268, HB493, SB2217, HB2516, SB650, HB2963, SB1610, HB705, SB2972, SB1540, HB40, SB2753, SB1660, SB2024, HB1545, HB46

Keywords: World War II, V-J Day, Victory over Japan Day, Japan surrender, atomic bomb, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, USS Missouri, Douglas MacArthur, Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Potsdam Conference, Pacific Theater, Greatest Generation, veterans, military history, commemoration, concurrent resolution, Texas Legislature

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• These examinations may identify operational deficiencies and include findings and recommendations designed
• The bill finally brought oversight to an industry that operated for decades with...
• Mateo Cushner, Community Water Center, and on behalf of Sierra Club California, in support.
• Traditionally, that has operated through a repair-or-replace model.
• Without insurance, the home we are pouring everything into may never be truly secure.

Summary: The committee heard three major insurance-related bills. SB 1209 by Senator Allen would give the Insurance Commissioner new authority to require insurers to implement corrective actions found in market conduct and financial exams, with penalties for failure to comply. Supporters, including Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his deputies, said current law leaves CDI without a direct way to compel remediation of repeated violations or obtain needed financial information, while opponents argued the bill expands CDI authority too far, could duplicate existing penalties, and should be limited to legal violations rather than recommendations. After discussion, members and the author agreed to narrow the bill through amendments, including tying it to legal violations, applying penalties per exam rather than per policy, and clarifying accounting language; the committee then passed the bill 5-1 to Appropriations, with one member on call. SB 1301, also by Senator Allen, would reform residential property insurance non-renewals by requiring clearer written explanations, giving homeowners a chance to mitigate correctable issues, and prohibiting certain unfair non-renewal bases such as claims below deductible or claims not paid by the insurer. The author and supporters said Californians face unusually high non-renewal rates and often receive vague notices that make it hard to keep coverage, while opponents warned the bill’s original 180-day notice period and reporting requirements were too burdensome and could worsen availability. Senator Richardson said he would support the bill after the author agreed to reduce the notice period to about three months and continue working on a mitigation-based process; the committee then approved the bill 4-1, with one member on call. The committee also considered SB 1026 by Senator Gonzalez, which would strengthen regulation of bail fugitive recovery agents by allowing CDI to suspend or revoke licenses without a criminal conviction, expanding prohibited conduct, and tightening insurance and appointment requirements. Supporters, including Commissioner Lara, said the 2022 licensing law left loopholes that allow misconduct to continue and that the bill would improve public safety and accountability. Opponents from the bail industry and crime victims groups argued the bill requires unavailable or impractical insurance coverage, including coverage for willful acts, and could reduce the number of recovery agents and delay justice. Members raised concerns about the insurance language and availability, and the author said the bill was still being worked on with opposition; the committee passed it 4-1, with one member on call. Finally, the committee heard SB 982 by Senator Wiener, the Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act, which would let the Attorney General seek recovery from fossil fuel companies for climate-related costs affecting the Fair Plan and private policyholders. The author said Californians are paying rising insurance and disaster costs while fossil fuel companies that contributed to climate change are not, and witnesses from flood and wildfire communities and climate policy experts supported the bill as a way to fund recovery and resilience. Opponents, including business and labor representatives, argued the bill would impose broad liability, invite litigation, and harm jobs and energy affordability. The hearing included extensive testimony, but no vote was taken on SB 982 in the portion provided.

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• , and Amy Jenkins on behalf of the California Cannabis Operator Association as well.
• Unfortunately, at this point, many licensed operators are saying the same thing: the most compliant operators
• For small equity operators, this is not abstract.
• We are trained in a philosophy that emphasizes patient-centered, health-focused care.
• Arts Retirement Fund, and 25% would go to support referee training and commission operations.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of bills, with several cannabis-related measures drawing the most testimony. AB 1598 would extend and standardize licensing timelines for behavioral health professionals, AB 1850 would clarify that real estate wholesalers are subject to licensure and disclosure rules, AB 1794 would allow enteral formula to be shipped directly to patients’ homes, and AB 2402 would update an old cap on fees for multi-service health club studios. The committee also heard AB 1990 on compounded GLP-1 drugs, AB 2249 on cannabis packaging attractive to children, AB 2532 on cannabis beverage serving sizes, AB 2537 on prioritizing cannabis enforcement, and AB 1826 on due process protections for cannabis businesses facing embargoes or recalls. Testimony was generally split between public health or consumer-protection advocates and industry representatives. Supporters of the cannabis bills argued for clearer rules, better consumer safety, and more predictable enforcement, while opponents warned that some proposals could overreach, burden compliant businesses, or restrict legitimate branding and access. On AB 1990, supporters said compounded GLP-1 products need stronger testing and truthful advertising, while pharmacists and compounding advocates said existing law already covers much of the conduct and that the bill could create access problems. On AB 2249 and AB 2532, public health witnesses emphasized risks to children and accidental overconsumption, while industry groups sought narrower language and more implementation time. The committee took several roll-call votes after quorum was established. AB 2249, AB 1826, AB 2402, AB 1794, and AB 2532 were all approved and sent to Appropriations, and AB 1826 was sent to Judiciary. The chair and members repeatedly noted accepted committee amendments and, in several cases, said they were prepared to support the bills with those amendments. Some measures were left open or held pending further action as the hearing continued.

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• applies to all incorporated first-class cities, towns having more than 4,000 inhabitants, all towns operating
• Now, there is an option through the AICPA to be part of the Government Audit Quality Center.
• Those firms that choose to be members of that quality center have additional requirements.
• We have not dedicated personally, but dedicated regional auditors from the Department of Audit so we
• Trying to that's a very complicated operating model.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Treatment Center has been included.
• </c> building uh at the Anoka Metro Regional building uh at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment<00:04:
• </c><00:04:46.720><c> It's</c> Treatment Center has been included.
• It's Treatment Center has been included.
• with the operating adjustment uh starting<00:04:56.080><c> in</c><00:04:56.520><c> 2029.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All right, so I am Deli Champagne, and I am the chair of the board of directors of the center for...
• Deli Champagne, chair of the board of directors of the Center for Trauma Responsive Practice.
• </c> funding for the Family Resource Centers funding for the Family Resource Centers and<00:30:28.000
• The Family Resource Centers have utilized that funding both for their quality designation.
• The Family Resource Centers have utilized that funding both for their quality designation.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The substitute just restores money to the McQuain Center and deletes a few arts grants.
• McQuain Center and deletes a few arts grants.
• I'm talking about real treatment centers that the Bradfords or whatever you I don't know.
• I'm talking about real treatment centers that the Bradfords or whatever you I don't know.
• </c><01:28:22.080><c> Now</c> sisterhood, secure in our fight. Now sisterhood, secure in our fight.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages referring House Bill 614 on supplemental appropriations and House Bill 224 on the distribution and use of tax funds to the Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Committee reports followed on several bills, including favorable reports for House Bills 169, 542, 593, and 13, with HB 542 amended in committee. The Senate also referred Senator Orr’s proposed rules change to the Rules Committee. A series of resolutions were taken up and adopted, including Senate Resolution 109 creating the Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, Senate Joint Resolutions 102 and 103, House Joint Resolutions 237, 215, 216, 218, and 235, Senate Joint Resolution 88 supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear life cycle innovation effort, Senate Joint Resolution 93 creating a rural EMS and volunteer fire department study commission, Senate Joint Resolution 94 commending Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa Officer of the Year honorees, and Senate Joint Resolution 110 commending William Riley Hawkins Jr. on his retirement from AARP Alabama. The Senate also recognized several guests in the gallery, including local school superintendents and a student visitor. The chamber then moved through local legislation, adopting BRs and passing numerous local bills and constitutional amendments, including measures for Mobile, Prichard, Class 2 municipalities, Mingo County, Talladega County, Perry County, Wilcox County, Clay County, Washington County, and Madison County. Senate Bill 376 on Mobile County and Senate Bill 379 on Madison County were both passed and transmitted. Most local bills passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes using the previous roll. The Senate also adopted Special Order Calendar Resolution 111, setting a special order calendar for the 27th legislative day that prioritized a long list of appropriations, education, retirement, dam safety, and higher education bills. On that calendar, House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, and Senate Bill 380 were taken up. HB 235’s committee substitute was tabled, a floor substitute was adopted restoring funding to the McQuain Center and removing some arts grants, and the bill passed. HB 236 passed after a language amendment. HB 237 passed as the Education Opportunities Reserve Fund bill. HB 238 passed after a floor substitute that shifted arts grants, added Voices for Alabama’s Children, adjusted RAISE Act weights, and increased funding for poverty, special education, and gifted students, along with a small amendment. HB 239 passed as the public education employee pay raise bill, with a substitute adding a retiree bonus and members discussing that the bonus would also be carried through SB 380. HB 240, HB 241, HB 242, and HB 565 all passed. SB 380 on the teachers retirement system received committee amendments and was being advanced as the vehicle for the retiree bonus, with Senator Orr explaining the bonus would be about $33 million and based on $1 per month of service for eligible retirees with at least 10 years of service.

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• Um transit operating for Met Council.
• When you look at the system that we've built in Minnesota, it helps us to get people from regional center
• to regional center, from Mankato to St.
• </c><01:56:10.239><c> of</c> other areas where safe operation of other areas where safe operation of
• </c><02:40:39.520><c> needs</c> laws to meet national and regional needs laws to meet national and regional

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I want to make sure that we are supporting the regionalization of the behavioral health regions and services
• structure and the regional plans.
• Uh, we looked at the public health regions, we looked at the economic development regions, we looked
• Broad view of the region and this behavioral health systems in the region and the healthcare delivery
• in the region.

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• be WKA Shopping Center.
• </c><00:33:20.519><c> in</c> Brooklyn Center in Brooklyn Center in Minneapolis<00:33:22.440><c> North
• </c> 716 serves Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Center 716 serves Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Center Crystal<00:34:
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• </c><01:13:19.840><c> less</c> region Minneapolis St Paul region less region Minneapolis St Paul region

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Clearly, Minnesota needs to address if and how we want data centers to be built and operate in our state
• Clearly, Minnesota needs to address if and how we want data centers to be built and operate in our state
• Minnesota needs to address if and how we want data centers to be built and operate in our state.
• </c> legislation regarding dat data centers legislation regarding dat data centers was<00:10:14.040><
• in the world, so it is right that we use this moment to evaluate how data centers can operate as good

Keywords: 1183, house

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• have been closed by Mayo since region have been closed by Mayo since 2017.<00:19:43.200><c> On</c><00
• We run a diversified grain operation raising corn, soybeans, small grains, and winter wheat.
• We run a diversified grain<00:21:11.799><c> operation</c><00:21:12.799><c> raising</c><00:21:13.280><
• c> corn,</c><00:21:13.679><c> soybeans,</c> grain operation raising corn, soybeans, grain operation raising
• </c><00:34:02.720><c> in</c> and expensive insurance region in and expensive insurance region in Minnesota

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Washington operations.
• Get right in the center. Thank you. Thank you. It was a lot of fun.
• I am regional manager, but I have to live in Kirkland.
• So we have changed the way we operate.
• Whereas we do have what's called a finishing center.

Summary: The meeting was an Aviation Caucus gathering hosted at Paine Field and Boeing, with introductions from legislators, aviation organizations, airport officials, and industry representatives. Speakers emphasized the importance of aviation and aerospace to Washington’s economy and the need to better educate lawmakers and the public about the sector’s value. Several participants also highlighted the role of airports in business activity, emergency response, wildfire support, and medical services, and urged attendees to build relationships with legislators to protect and expand aviation funding. A major topic was opposition to the aviation-related tax provisions in Senate Bill 5801, described by speakers as a luxury and privilege tax on aircraft. Legislators and industry advocates argued the tax would discourage aircraft ownership and use in Washington, drive aircraft and business operations out of the state, and harm jobs and tax revenue. They said the caucus would continue working toward repeal of the aircraft tax provisions and broader solutions for aviation infrastructure funding, though they acknowledged the state budget situation makes new funding difficult this year. John Dobson presented data estimating aviation’s large share of state GDP, jobs, wages, and tax revenue, and also raised concerns about aviation fuel tax revenues being diverted away from aviation purposes. The meeting also featured updates on mental health efforts in aviation, with Brian Baumoff of the Pilot Mental Health Campaign describing federal legislation to improve access to treatment and transparency around medications, and a prior state bill aimed at helping pilots navigate medical leave and treatment costs. Haley Coffey of the Aerospace Futures Alliance encouraged participation in its upcoming Hill Day to strengthen aerospace advocacy in Olympia. Boeing representatives gave an overview of company safety and culture changes after recent incidents, workforce and supplier numbers in Washington, production plans including a permanent Moses Lake site and a future Everett narrow-body line, and workforce development programs such as Core Plus Aerospace and tuition support. The caucus also adopted a House resolution honoring Harry R. Anderson for becoming the first person to fly and sail solo to all seven continents, and attendees toured the Boeing facility after the meeting.

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• Michael O'Neal, age 84, passed away on March 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at the V hospice center
• at<00:13:28.839><c> the</c><00:13:29.240><c> V</c><00:13:29.519><c> hospice</c><00:13:29.839><c> center
• <05:15:26.280><c> appointments</c><05:15:26.878><c> and</c> pre-operative appointments and pre-operative
• When your surgeon is that far away, post-operative care is incredibly difficult.
• </c> surgeon is that far away post-operative surgeon is that far away post-operative care<05:36:36.680

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• TNC believes in regionally appropriate wildfire solutions.
• to do so, leaving little protection from the risks these operations can create.
• Jake Schultz on behalf of the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District, East Bay Regional Park District
• Catalina Gonzalez, Center for Progressive Reform, in support. Mr.
• Asthma Management and Prevention, San Francisco Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility, Center for

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Another resource center in my community helps single homeless mothers.
• The resource centers, it's always to be more self-sufficient.
• Was it designed for certain counties in certain regions? I can't necessarily answer that.
• So DSS is already successfully operating the Care Portal.
• Louis region. Youth in foster care are some of the most academically at-risk students.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Another resource center in my community helps single homeless mothers.
• The resource centers, it's always to be more self-sufficient.
• Was it designed for certain counties in certain regions? I can't necessarily answer that.
• So DSS is already successfully operating the Care Portal.
• Louis region. Youth in foster care are some of the most academically at-risk students.

Summary: The Committee on Children and Families heard public testimony on three bills. House Bill 3470, sponsored by Rep. Schmidt, would create a Missouri partner network linking state agencies, nonprofits, faith-based groups, and private partners through a website and case-management system to connect adults 18 and over who opt in with resources for employment, housing, education, and self-sufficiency. Supporters described the model as already working in 36 counties through the Care Portal and emphasized efficiency, reduced duplication, and stronger family outcomes. Committee members generally supported the concept and asked about opt-in participation, navigators, and how nonprofits would be included as true partners; no opposition testimony was offered. House Bill 3322, sponsored by Rep. Hausman, would extend foster-care school stability timelines from 10 days to 30 days, or 60 days in summer, and increase the mileage limit for remaining in a school of origin from 10-15 miles to 30 miles. The sponsor and witnesses from the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and Foster Adopt Connect said the current limits can force unnecessary school changes and are especially difficult in rural areas, while the bill would better preserve continuity for children in foster care. Committee members asked about edge cases, transportation, and whether the child’s best interests would still control; there was no opposition testimony. House Bill 1872, presented by Rep. Reuter, would allow survivors of domestic violence to seek resentencing if the abuse was related to the offense, so that the abuse can be considered as mitigating evidence after conviction or plea. Supporters, including a survivor, Missouri Appleseed, Forward.US, and Empower Missouri, said the bill would address cases where abuse was not fully considered at the original sentencing and would provide a second look for people serving long sentences. Several members raised procedural concerns about how the bill would interact with trial strategy, existing battered spouse syndrome law, evidentiary requirements, and appeals; the sponsor said he was open to revisions. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• appraisal district for guidance on the app, proper animal units, like what can the different geographic regions
• System, the Institute has many valuable resources at its disposal with 12 research and extension centers
• So we operate on, uh, fee-based programming, uh, but, uh, say much of it will depend on the structure
• So some of your larger counties or multi-county areas, uh, they could work together regionally to do
• Uh, food and beverage service, uh, at, at a hotel or convention center or rental space has, has gone

Bills: HB148, HB203, HJR30

Keywords: HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, ad valorem tax

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• Welcome to this hearing of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
• Thank you for your consideration. immediate relief on the city's strained operating budget.
• facility operating nearly 300 truck departures per day, along with large-scale operations for Ren Whitney
• It is an essential operational necessity given the growth of the town.
• coordinates with resources, communications, and regional response efforts.

Bills: H5426, H5434, S3084, S3087, S3088, S3092

Keywords: North Attleborough, town charter, home rule charter, municipal government, local option, charter amendment, Parks and Recreation Commission, Park Commission, write-in candidate, sticker candidate, ballot access, town election, bylaw, ordinance, board membership, local approval, Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, planning board, associate members

Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hybrid hearing on several local bills and home rule petitions. The first major item was Senate Bill 3092, authorizing the city of Newton to issue pension obligation bonds or notes. Senator Cindy Cream and Mayor Mark Laredo’s chief of staff, Dana Hansen, testified in support, saying the measure would help Newton manage its unfunded pension liability, preserve its AAA bond rating, and create about $10 million in budget flexibility over five years. Senator John Keenan supported the bill but cautioned that pension obligation bonds depend heavily on market timing and assumptions about future funding and hiring. The committee then heard testimony on a Boylston bill, Senate Bill 3088, allowing the town to contract for a newly created police lieutenant position. Boylston officials said the town’s growth and public safety needs justify a second-in-command role with supervisory, internal affairs, and emergency command duties, and that a contract is needed because of the position’s management-level responsibilities. Representative Wells asked why a lieutenant position required a home rule petition, and the chief explained that town counsel advised the arrangement functioned more like an employment contract than a standard personnel-plan position. Next, the committee took up House Bill 5426 for North Attleboro, a charter amendment package. Town Manager Mike Borg said the bill makes limited local changes: correcting charter language, expanding the Board of Health from three to five members, and requiring write-in candidates to meet a minimum vote threshold comparable to ballot candidates. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3087 for Walpole, which would create a water and sewer advisory board and change the governance structure for the town’s water and sewer system. Town officials supported the bill as a way to improve planning and accountability, but several elected water and sewer commissioners and a town meeting member opposed it, arguing it would abolish an elected board, reduce voter representation, and concentrate power in appointed officials. After testimony concluded, the committee adjourned without taking a vote in the hearing.

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• </c> Operation Metro Surge. Operation Metro Surge.
• :17.200><c> are</c> Augsburg security personnel, who are Augsburg security personnel, who are unarmed
• </c> so again, you know, coming in Operation so again, you know, coming in Operation Metro<01:21:04.280
• Operation Metro Surge so we could Operation Metro Surge so we could collect<01:27:54.120><c> those</c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all