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• THE QUESTION IS, THERE'S A HUGE BACKLOG.
• SENATE BILL 658 IS STANDARDIZING THE CONSTRUCTION LIEN RELEASE PROCESS TO SIMPLY SIMPLIFY THE CONSTRUCTION
• MY NAME IS DANIEL YOUNG., 33 YEAR CONSTRUCTION LAWYER PICK FIRST CLASS BOARD CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS
• THIS WOULD DEVASTATE THE ENTIRE CONSTRUCTION. >> Chair McClain: THANK YOU. JEFF?
• NOW SENATORS WE WILL MOVE NEXT TO TAB EIGHT SB 712 ON CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS BY SENATOR GRALL.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Our organization has also used housing infrastructure bonds on the new construction of three single-family
• The new construction of three single-family homes to families below 60% of the area median income.
• Housing authorities continue to look for other means to not only address their capital backlog, but also
• 36:14.200> keep<00:36:14.400> up<00:36:14.560> with<00:36:14.680> the backlog
• but also to keep up with the backlog but also to keep up with the maintenance<00:36:15.160> of

Keywords: 1183, house

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• PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND STRENGTHEN THE HAIRING OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION TO CLEAR THE BACKLOG
• -- HIRING OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO CLEAR THE BACKLOG OF SPECIAL ISSUANCE REQUEST.
• s hiring of medical examiners to help clear the backlog, a special issuance request, as you heard today
• s hiring of medical examiners to help clear the backlog, a special issuance request, as you heard today
• CLEAR THE BACKLOG, A SPECIAL ISSUANCE REQUEST, AS YOU HEARD TODAY, THIS BILL WILL KEEP PILOTS FLYING,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• What they've done, they're requesting one more FTE because they're very concerned about the backlog.
• The reason I ask is because the Department of Public Construction was notified that some American Rescue
• The reason I ask is because the Department of Public Construction was notified that some American Rescue

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to consider three measures, beginning with Senate Bill 2016 for Job Service. Testimony described Job Service’s workforce, unemployment insurance, and labor market functions, its long-term reduction in FTEs and budget, and its reliance on federal funding that does not keep pace with inflation. The bill included funding for an additional FTE for the H-2A housing inspection program, continued support for the JP3 offender placement pilot, and one-time funding for IT and mainframe costs tied to a system modernization effort. The committee approved the bill 20-0, with Representative Swiontek named as carrier. The committee then discussed Senate Bill 2305, which would allow family members to be paid as caregivers for certain young people with disabilities instead of only licensed outside providers. Members noted the specialized, 24-hour nature of the care, workforce shortages, waiting lists, and the potential to avoid more expensive institutional care. Questions focused on how the program would be structured, including certification requirements and whether it would remain a pilot or become part of the broader human services budget. The committee passed the bill 20-0, with Representative Roar as carrier and Representative Nelson available as backup. Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 2024 for the Department of Environmental Quality. The House change was limited to increased special-fund support for water and wastewater operator certification testing to expand availability, while the Senate version already included added FTEs for emerging contaminants and fuel inspection work. Members discussed federal funding uncertainty, including IIJA and ARPA-related concerns, but the department said its major projects, including the new laboratory, were not currently in jeopardy. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended 22-0, with Representative Berg as carrier.

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• In 2025, the GAO reported constructed.
• <03:55:14.239> In<03:55:14.479> 2026, maintenance and repair backlog.
• In 2026, maintenance and repair backlog.
• <03:55:19.040> was reported that GSA's backlog was reported that GSA's backlog was approximately
• standards for airfield construction standards for airfield construction projects.<04:53:01.040><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• They were doing construction and during the construction they cut the fiber and they had a 12-hour outage
• As you've probably heard, we are currently in a backlog for processing Medicaid. and SNAP applications
• are in, for example, an emergency we are responding to a hurricane or right now while we are in a backlog
• And then we have some abuse and neglect backlog, again, those hopefully. could be temporary but okay
• Again, we do have a backlog and some of that I believe is sort of the hangover from the public health

Bills: HB150, HB869, HB876, HB 1043, HB1494, HB1522, HB150

Keywords: cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare

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• Although this bill is only for single-family homes, we believe it would help clear some of the backlog
• And if the department, if the applicant agrees to the comments, they can go forward with construction
• The inspector comes in and construction.
• They have a backlog at this point. So, okay.
• <01:19:14.960> at professional like they have a backlog at professional like they have a backlog

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills on water, land, housing, permitting, and historic preservation. For SB 746/SD2/HD1 on invasive species, DLNR and the Department of Agriculture supported the intent but warned that a bounty approach for coconut rhinoceros beetle could have unintended consequences, divert resources from biocontrol research, and be vulnerable to abuse; Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure. The committee also heard SB 1541 on the WoE water system, with testimony from ADC, Kunia Village Title Holding Company, and Farm Bureau in support, emphasizing the importance of the system for agriculture and the high cost of water on lands already dedicated to farming. The most extensive discussion was on SB 66, relating to building permit review and county permitting authority. DPP opposed the bill, saying the problem is not just agency review time but the broader permitting process, including applicant corrections, outside-agency review, staffing shortages, and low pay that make it hard to fill vacancies. DPP said it already meets or beats existing review deadlines for residential permits and is using tools like electronic plans and AI to help applicants submit better plans. Several supporters, including Iron Workers Local 625, an individual witness, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, backed the bill but urged a pilot program or other safeguards; some also asked for broader permit coverage beyond single-family homes. Committee members questioned DPP about whether applicant correction time should count against the clock, whether self-certification could be used, and whether the state should fund any new mandate. The committee then took up SB 26 on affordable housing, with HHFDC, OPSD, and HCDA in support and no opposition noted. Finally, on SB 1263 relating to historic preservation, HHFDC and DLNR supported the bill, while OHA offered comments and requested amendments, especially on the new risk-based review process for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas. OHA said the new procedure should be implemented carefully and allowed more time, describing it as a pilot that should be done well to be useful while still protecting cultural and historic resources. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• If there's a backlog and there's a delay...
• Um, I'm not understanding this statutory construction.
• So I guess I will go to the sponsor and ask him if this is constructive.
• Those are constructive, Madam Chair, and I think you're right.
• I'm sure it's, I would describe it as constructive, but marginally so.

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• , relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction
• , relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction
• , relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction
• . ...transfer of M&O into an LGC for construction?
• And to address that backlog before it ever occurs, really, Senator, is that right?

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Tedrick Woods, followed by routine chamber actions including excusing Senator Gutierrez and receiving House messages that the House had passed HB 21 and HB 49. Senators also recognized advocates visiting the gallery on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis awareness and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including HCR 66, by voice vote. The Senate then took up and passed a series of measures, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. Among the bills finally passed were HJR 2, which would prohibit state death taxes; HB 206, limiting counties from requiring cash bonds for pipeline construction; HB 517, barring property owners associations from fining homeowners for discolored vegetation during watering restrictions; HB 2756, requiring TDCJ correctional officers to receive de-escalation and behavioral health training; HB 451, expanding screening for commercial sexual exploitation risk among children in DFPS and TJJD custody; SB 705, cleaning up the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board; SB 2017, creating an offense for burnouts and wheelies; SB 1858, expanding body armor grant eligibility to ISDs; SB 1400, directing a study on transfer-student outcomes for community college funding; SB 2764, requiring notice to manufactured home buyers about converting homes to real property; SB 748, a licensing cleanup bill on laser hair removal; SB 2519, restricting certain ad valorem tax uses and bonds after amendment; SB 2878, the courts bill with amendments on Brazoria County courts and youth diversion provisions; SB 466, allowing families to request fetal death certificates at any gestational age; SB 1608, requiring timely physical exams for inpatient mental health admissions; SB 1730, limiting civil damages claims arising from certain uses of force or deadly force; SB 2417, clarifying Attorney General antitrust investigation work product and discovery rules; and SB 1946, creating a family violence, criminal homicide prevention task force. The Senate also passed HB 3204, renaming and updating the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, and SB 1986, requiring opioid warning labels. Several bills drew brief debate or amendments. Senators discussed broader HOA reform while considering HB 517, and SB 2203 on TCEQ discovery procedures was amended to require party motions, set a 15-day expiration for certified issues, and limit hearing abatement. SB 2017 was amended to change the mens rea language from knowingly to intentional. SB 2519 was narrowed by amendment to a forward-looking policy statement separating maintenance-and-operation taxes from debt-service taxes. SB 2878 also received amendments to reduce the number of new Brazoria County courts and add youth diversion and crisis-response provisions. SB 466 prompted a floor debate over whether fetal death certificates are appropriate for pre-20-week losses, with supporters emphasizing family closure and opponents arguing the document has no estate-related purpose. SB 1730 also prompted questions about the relationship between criminal findings and civil liability in self-defense cases. The session concluded with additional House and Senate measures being signed in the presence of the Senate and continued consideration of SB 2177, a grant program to help local law enforcement solve violent and sexual offenses.

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• Basic social constructs and mentorship are lacking.
• The coalition and the legislature, when we addressed the backlog 10 years ago, passed a law that implemented
• Our current knowledge is that kits being processed at the state lab are experiencing a backlog, not just
• We are 10 years into addressing the backlog in New Mexico, and we will be looking at a memorial in the
• I don't know what the backlog is now. The fact that people aren't trained is concerning.

Bills: SB1423, SB1426, SB1502, SB1377, SB1983, SB1466, SB1645, SB1647, SB1847, SB1565, SB1562, SB1329, SB1383, SB1833, SB1555, SB1344, SB1839, SB1280, SB1832, SB2001, SB1405, SB2143, SB1989, SB1393, SB1392, SB1395, SB1400, SB1220, SB1516, SB1239, SB1531, SB1349, SB1221, SB1538, SB1309, SB1434, SB2108, SB2121, SB2171, SB2061, SB2112, SB2138

Keywords: Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators

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• permits that don't involve construction permits that don't involve construction uh<00:09:36.000>
• So again, I mentioned separating construction and operating permits.
• flexibility and allow those construction flexibility and allow those construction projects<00:42
• <01:36:05.600> most the district for our construction most the district for our construction
• landscapes and then we have construction landscapes and then we have construction permits<01:58:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So again, I want to go back to the backlog that was referenced in the audit report.
• A backlog, which means a list of cases waiting to be assigned, that's what we define as a backlog, has
• How much is the backlog today?
• cases in 2024 how much is the backlog cases in 2024 how much is the backlog today<04:43:45.080><
• mentioned that increase um our backlog mentioned that increase um our backlog is<04:43:49.320>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs’ budget, with testimony from division leadership on staffing, funding sources, and program changes. Early discussion focused on vacant positions in the agency, including a senior planner tied to FEMA requirements, a federally funded program assistant, a program specialist to be reclassified during a planning reorganization, and two Housing Champions positions that were authorized but not funded in the current biennium and are requested for 2026-27. The witnesses also explained that temporary welcome center positions are filled as funds allow, and that the agency’s requested general fund increase is driven largely by the Division of Travel and Tourism Development and its formula-based funding. Members then reviewed rest areas, welcome centers, outdoor recreation, economic development, procurement, and workforce opportunity lines. The department said there are 12 rest areas, with 5.8 million foot counts in FY 24, and that welcome centers are generally open year-round, though Sutton is currently closed and staffing relies on a mix of full-time and temporary employees. The outdoor recreation position is federally funded through USDA and supports business outreach, trade shows, and industry promotion. In economic development, the agency said increased dues reflect participation in the Northern Borders Regional Commission, and that a marketing line item is intended to support recruitment and promotion of growth industries such as advanced manufacturing and life sciences. The Apex Accelerator Program was described as a state-federal partnership requiring a state match and providing government contracting assistance to businesses, while the Office of Workforce Opportunity was explained as a federally funded WIOA-related effort administered through multiple agencies and subrecipients. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which members said had generated significant public concern. The department described SBDC as a highly effective technical assistance program for new and small businesses, but said the cut was one of the few places it felt it had room to reduce funding. Members asked about federal support and matching requirements for various programs, and the department said less than half of its overall budget is generally funded by the state and that some programs require state match. The committee also discussed travel and tourism marketing and the Joint Promotional Program, with the department saying those funds support broader advertising campaigns and grants to chambers and trade associations for events such as Bike Week, Restaurant Week, and the Seafood Festival. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• And so when they come back to work, the backlogs are just mounting. ...day off.
• And so when they come back to work, the backlogs are just mounting.
• as noted on page 14 of your agenda, we have billions of dollars in unmet trial court facility construction
• in some of the areas, Presiding Court Judge Elisa Rogan from San Bernardino County, talked about backlog
• So, county and talked about backlog facilities. So I think the LAO does bring up a good point.

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Proposition 36 and its implementation, with judicial and budget officials describing it as a major shift from misdemeanor to felony processing for repeat drug possession and certain theft offenses. Witnesses explained that the law creates a treatment-mandated felony process that can lead to dismissal if a defendant completes treatment, but also requires evaluations, court monitoring, and potentially long, open-ended supervision. Judicial representatives said the new law is already generating large numbers of filings, creating workload, staffing, courtroom, and facility pressures, and that access to treatment beds, housing, and evaluation capacity is limiting participation. Several speakers emphasized that collaborative courts are effective but are not a perfect fit for Prop. 36 because those programs are typically probation-based and serve different risk/need populations. Court officials from San Bernardino and Orange counties said the impacts vary by county but are severe, with some counties seeing hundreds or more filings in a short period and others moving more slowly to build treatment infrastructure first. They argued that Prop. 36 is effectively an unfunded mandate unless the state provides more resources for judges, staff, facilities, treatment, housing, and supervision. The Legislative Analyst’s Office noted that Prop. 36 will reduce the Proposition 47 savings that fund mental health and substance use treatment grants, but said the near-term reduction is relatively modest and that the full effect will take time to appear because of the way those savings are calculated. Members of the committee repeatedly raised concerns that the state is underfunding the courts and counties needed to carry out the new law. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s proposed trial court operations budget, including a partial restoration of a prior $97 million cut and additional ongoing funding. Judicial branch officials said the restoration helped avoid furloughs, hiring freezes, and service reductions, and supported cybersecurity, technology, staffing, and records management. The LAO recommended that the Legislature seek more detail on how midyear restorations are handled and consider clarifying language for transferring unspent trial court trust fund monies to the General Fund. Finance said the flexibility in the ongoing funding was intentional and would be taken back for consideration. In a separate item, the committee heard testimony on a $6.3 million increase for Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal appointed counsel programs. Judicial officials and appellate project representatives said the system is facing a crisis because indigent appeals have risen sharply while the number of panel attorneys has fallen, leaving many cases waiting months for counsel. They argued the proposed increase would help but is still below what is needed to recruit and retain attorneys and prevent delays that affect criminal, juvenile, and child welfare cases. The committee also discussed the Tracy courthouse project in San Joaquin County, where local officials said reopening a courthouse closed since 2011 is necessary to serve a growing population and relieve overcrowding elsewhere. The LAO and Finance both noted the project is next in line under the facilities plan, though LAO suggested the Legislature could consider whether other facility priorities should come first.

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• As a result of a growing backlog in the state civil court system Last year, the legislature enacted AB
• Red tape, they will lead to fewer construction, some delays or cost overruns.
• , affecting the overall construction costs for housing in California.
• freezing the standards by which people need to meet to construct their home.
• Now one in five new homes constructed in the state are ADUs.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Further, VSOs are facing major backlogs in California and often are requiring veterans to wait years
• additionally, Black veterans have the highest denial rates, meaning even after years of waiting due to the backlog
• those amendments were actually... ...denial rates, meaning even after years of waiting due to the backlog
• This labor of love led to the construction of new trails, new campgrounds, and the preservation of trail

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled a long consent and concurrence calendar. Early procedural actions included moving several bills to the inactive file, waiving the floor amendment deadline for certain measures, rescinding prior action on SB 733, and approving a motion to withdraw AB 710 from committee to the third reading file by a 42-12 vote. The chamber also re-referred AB 406 to Labor and Employment and later AB 754 to Housing, while taking up numerous Senate and Assembly measures out of order to accommodate authors and guests. The body adopted several resolutions recognizing October 2025 as California Promotoras Month (HR 58), National Fried Rice Day and National Rice Month (HR 71), Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (HR 70), and All California Day (HR 67). Members also concurred in Senate amendments on a wide range of bills covering insurance, horses, emergency vehicles, health facilities, restitution, education, tribal regalia at graduation, behavioral health, air pollution, energy, dams, greenhouse gases, foster youth, court interpreters, tenancy language access, patient privacy notices, discrimination in school facility rentals, hospital visitation rights, diversion, agriculture, insurance studies, electricity, and environmental stewardship. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew recorded noes. Several higher-profile policy bills drew debate. SB 694 on veteran claim assistance generated the most extensive discussion, with supporters arguing it would stop predatory, unaccredited companies from charging veterans for VA claims help, and opponents warning it could reduce veterans’ choices and should be paired with broader fixes to county VSO access; the bill ultimately passed 46-0. Other notable actions included concurrence on SB 576 limiting loud streaming ads, SB 512 on transportation tax initiatives, and SB 785 creating a tax credit for durable medical equipment for children with complex medical needs. The Assembly also concurred in SB 250 on Medi-Cal provider directories, SB 831 on the Geological Survey, SB 788 on CPA regulation, SB 456 on muralist licensing, SB 72 on the California Water Plan, SB 76 on used-car fee protections, SB 246 on rural health workforce support, SB 484 on coastal affordable housing, SB 680 on sex offender registration, SB 695 on climate-resilient highway projects, and SB 783 on outdoor advertising. Votes were overwhelmingly favorable across the board, with the chamber repeatedly adopting Senate amendments and resolutions by voice vote or recorded roll call.

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• It's the first time I've been in front of you, and I can tell you we do not have a DNA backlog at the
• That's 4.203, and we'll be back in a future year to seek the construction costs for that facility.
• We've talked a lot in the past about the OPA's backlog and staffing.
• And of those 24 cases, what's the backlog in cases?

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• It will house six colleges: architecture, interior design, construction engineering, engineering, and
• It's aggregates and construction materials all over the state, and there are also deposits of uranium
• Liquefied natural gas construction, there's like 17 to 20 billion worth of construction going on in that
• Workers for the plants and all the growth and construction. Okay. It's that close. Okay.
• You want to build some kind of construction training academy. Right? And where would that be?

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• contractor engaged in the construction contractor engaged in the construction of<00:31:50.760>
• , there are other constructs that make those physical constructs possible.
• Auschwitz, there are other constructs Auschwitz, there are other constructs that<00:48:00.560>
• make those physical constructs that make those physical constructs possible. possible. possible.
• making further progress on the backlog. making further progress on the backlog.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports. The Finance Committee reported Senate Bills 155, 49, and 116 with amendments and favorable referral to Appropriations, and House Bill 1188 favorably to Appropriations. The Business, Labor, and Technology Committee reported House Bill 1110 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole, placed on the Consent Calendar, and also recommended confirmation of several appointments, including members of the State Plumbing Board, State Electrical Board, and Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment Board. The chamber then proceeded out of order for personal privileges and a resolution honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., including recognition of visiting members and students participating in its Capitol Day. The Senate next took up House Joint Resolution 1027 concerning remembrance of the Holocaust. The resolution emphasized the history of the Holocaust, rising anti-Semitic incidents, the importance of Holocaust and genocide education, and the need to confront hate and otherization. Senators Weissman and Ball spoke in support, stressing the dangers of hateful rhetoric, the need for vigilance and compassion, and the importance of learning from history. HJR 1027 passed unanimously by roll call, 35-0, and the roll call was listed as co-sponsors. Announcements followed recognizing the Sikh community’s Vaisakhi observance and a langar lunch at the Capitol, along with a proclamation for Sikh Awareness Appreciation Month. There were also notices about a Republican caucus, a Legal Services Committee meeting on Senate Bill 2683 and a litigation update, and a brief personal privilege remark about tax day and agriculture. The Senate then recessed until 10:30 a.m., later raised the call, and moved into special orders for second reading of a large group of House bills on the Consent Calendar.

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• That project is moving toward construction.
• Capital Improvements, Construction, Renovation. Please begin when ready.
• It also allows donated funds to be spent on state park construction projects.
• It also allows donated funds to be spent on state park construction projects.
• He has a specialty construction business that had been involved with... ...has a specialty construction

Keywords: 959, house, all