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• I'm concerned that the intimidation might preclude someone from exercising their freedom of speech if
• safeguard to make sure that we're not eroding freedom of speech, which is codified, ostensibly, in the
• It also removes an age cap of 45 for filing one of these type of events.
• It also removes an age cap of 45 for filing one of these type of events.
• Fentanyl is the leading driver of overdose deaths, and its presence is highly predictive of cause of

Bills: HB2299 , HB2939 , HB2941 , HB2960 , HB3062 , HB3087 , HB3114 , HB3244 , HB3262 , HB3304 , HB3345 , HB3386 , HB3431 , HB3498 , HB3581 , HB3645 , HB3648 , HB3764 , HB3852 , HB3974 , HB4141 , HB4144 , HB4227 , HB4237 , HB4343 , HB4425

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee considered a large slate of executive nominations and bills. The nominations of Kevin Buchanan to the Oklahoma State Council of Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, Bobby Raines to the Polygraph Examiners Board, and Colton Richardson to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board were each advanced to the full Senate without opposition. The committee then heard and advanced several measures on elections, criminal law, public safety, and civil procedure, including bills on Article V convention commissioner guardrails, precinct official terms and oaths, fraud and identity theft, treatment screening for arrested individuals, electronic monitoring eligibility, press access to certain arrest information, foreign terrorist organization-related offenses, CDL eligibility tied to the meth registry, sheriff service fees, fentanyl overdose reporting and presumptions, corporate law updates, appraiser fees in condemnation cases, child sexual abuse reporting protections, eviction mediation, garnishment response deadlines, retired municipal judges carrying firearms, critical mineral ownership restrictions, removal of a sunset on a sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator, enhanced riot and assault penalties, ability-to-pay hearings at sentencing, firearm component liability protections, hospice admission authority, government tort claims coverage for OU Health Authority, and tort claims coverage for county jails housing inmates for other entities. Several bills drew notable questioning and amendments. House Bill 2299, dealing with Article V convention commissioners, was advanced after debate over the bill’s “intimidation” language and its potential effect on political speech; Senator Jett opposed it on vagueness grounds. House Bill 3852 on precinct officials was amended to reflect Election Board recommendations, including changing a disqualification period from three to six years, before advancing. House Bill 2939, removing obsolete fax-machine references from election law, was amended to strike a repealed-law reference and then advanced. House Bill 4343, setting a $350 fee for court-appointed appraisers, prompted extended concern about fixing a market rate in statute; the title was stricken so the measure could be worked on further, but it still advanced. House Bill 4227, the child sexual abuse NDA bill, advanced after the author recognized concerns and agreed to strike the title for further work, and House Bill 3386 on same-day eviction mediation also advanced after the author struck title to revisit discrimination concerns. Other measures advanced with little or no opposition, including House Bills 3244, 3345, 3114, 4144, 3764, 3304, 3262, 2941, 3498, 4141, 4237, 3062, 3431, 3581, 3648, and 3974. Some bills generated focused policy questions, such as whether the fentanyl overdose presumption would be rebuttable, whether the meth registry is lifetime or time-limited, whether the electronic monitoring bill would be too restrictive, and whether the riot-mask felony language could affect law enforcement officers operating in an official capacity. The committee also restored title on several measures before advancing them. The meeting concluded with Chairman Howard thanking the committee and staff and noting it was his final policy committee meeting as chair before adjournment.

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• And days of the child's date of arrival.
• of question in terms of qualifications of the<00:09:36.399><c> board.
• Uh, basically there's not a way, and a lot of times freedom of information requests are made this way
• , this elected official having to go through a background check. way and a lot of times uh freedom of
• way and a lot of times uh freedom of information<00:13:17.200><c> requests</c><00:13:17.680><c> are<

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:

• of Veteran of the Week, introduction of doctor and/or nurse today, correction of previous day's journal
• by the House of Representatives of the second session of the 60th Legislature of Oklahoma, that the Oklahoma
• And on that path of freedom and justice, Harriet Tubman had these words for those escaping to the North
• If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.' Those words ring true today.
• If you want a taste of freedom, keep going. And those words ring true today.

Bills: HR1046 , SB1733 , SB1439

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several special recognitions tied to the 31st anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. The chamber honored the 138th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department as Veterans of the Week, and also recognized Dr. Camissa Stewart as Doctor of the Day and Tammy Powell as Nurse of the Day for their roles in the 1995 bombing response. A lengthy floor presentation followed, featuring remarks from legislators, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, memorial museum leaders, Justice Stephen Taylor, and Pastor Ronnie Fields, all focused on remembrance, the Oklahoma standard, the victims and survivors, and the importance of hope, civility, and the rule of law. On legislation, Senate Bill 1733 was presented and debated. The bill requires school personnel who have reason to believe a student is a victim of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct to report it to law enforcement within 24 hours. Supporters said it clarifies and strengthens reporting requirements to protect children, while opponents warned it could trigger harmful public accusations and undermine trust in educators and administrators. The House passed the bill 92-1, and the emergency clause also passed 92-1. The House also considered Senate Bill 1439, an oil and gas measure intended to bar speculative climate-related lawsuits and limit liability to actual violations and provable harm. Supporters argued it would prevent frivolous litigation, protect the state’s energy economy, and keep costs down for consumers; opponents said it would create a special legal carve-out for industry and shift costs to taxpayers and families. The bill passed 74-16. In addition, Senate Bill 2184 was assigned to Rules, and H.J.R. 1078 and H.J.R. 1079 were withdrawn from Rules and sent to appropriations and budget committees. The House adjourned after announcements and introductions.

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• How does it impact freedom of speech? Um, it reminds me a bit of the uproar over John F.
• religion and freedom of speech because how will we know whether they're doing it because they're Muslim
• </c> How does it impact freedom of speech? How does it impact freedom of speech?
• engage in their practice of religion and freedom<01:53:23.440><c> of</c><01:53:23.679><c> speech</c><
• of speech because how will we freedom of speech because how will we know<01:53:26.080><c> whether</c

Committee: House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• </c><00:23:30.559><c> of</c> lot of of lot of of honoring<00:23:32.559><c> this</c><00:23:32.880><c>
• The values of individuality, freedom, academic freedom—say what you think.
• The values of individuality, freedom, academic freedom—say what you think.
• Freedom, say what you think. You fight bad speech with more speech.
• </c> aware of of foreign influence. aware of of foreign influence.

Committee: House Education Funding

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• Libraries are cornerstones of intellectual freedom and privacy.
• are cornerstones of intellectual<00:37:04.119><c> freedom</c><00:37:04.480><c> and</c><00:37:04.760>
• It was agreed that she could do it as a floor speech on the first of these bills and at least imply that
• [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.]
• [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.]

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on CACR 7, a proposed constitutional amendment to explicitly state that defendants are innocent until proven guilty in all cases and suits brought by the state. The prime sponsor argued the amendment would strengthen due process, prevent government overreach, and extend the presumption of innocence beyond criminal cases into civil and administrative matters such as forfeiture and family court proceedings. In testimony and questioning, the sponsor cited New Hampshire constitutional provisions, historical examples, and concerns about courts shifting burdens onto individuals. Committee members raised questions about the amendment’s wording, its relationship to existing law, and whether it would have practical effect if current statutes already place the burden on the state. The hearing was then closed without further witnesses. The committee next moved to executive session on House Bill 480, which establishes a procedure for restoring competency and creates a pilot forensic liaison position in Merrimack or Strafford County to assist with that process. After discussion about prior concerns, including an email from the Disabilities Rights Center and whether enough members were present, the committee voted to adopt Amendment 2025-61H and then voted ought to pass as amended. The amendment passed unanimously, and the bill passed on a 10-1 roll call, with Representative Andrew voting no. The chair noted the bill would not go on consent and that no minority report was planned. Finally, the committee opened a hearing on House Bill 666-FN, which would add restitution for violations of library-use confidentiality and expressly include library cards and membership status among confidential records. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen privacy protections after a local dispute and to provide a remedy and deterrent for improper disclosure. Committee questions focused on whether the restitution penalty would apply to accidental disclosures, how the bill interacts with existing exceptions such as court orders or investigations, and whether the language was consistent with current confidentiality law. The hearing remained open at the end of the transcript.

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• During his 23 years as head coach of Salem High School's speech, formerly forensics and debate teams,
• His two-time recognition as the National Federation of State High School Associations Outstanding Speech
• And the history of our country, over time, freedom became even more broadly enjoyed, whether it was the
• And the history of our country, over time, freedom became even more...
• Freedoms are being limited, and that's part of the discussion that we have to have now.

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• Cheyenne's piece titled 250 Years of Freedom reflects a deep appreciation for our nation's history and
• events that defined our independence and... ...reflecting the enduring spirit of freedom in the Hudson
• , perhaps even see this speech and know that their father lived a life that was worthy of tribute and
• The Chair will entertain up to 15 requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle.
• As chair of the abortion access and rights task force of the reproductive freedom caucus, I'm fighting

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• That difference is allowed because, in public schools, the selection of materials is government speech
• I appreciate that the statement of purpose was transparent about this, substituting a government speech
• When laws are vague or overly broad, people often avoid lawful speech or materials out of fear of punishment
• People often avoid lawful speech or materials out of fear of punishment.
• To the extent there's any concern that this is going to shut down any sense of any type of speech or

Committee: House State Affairs

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• of Michigan, Republican Secretary of State of Ohio Frank LaRose, and Democratic Secretary of State of
• [No audible speech.] Coming out of recess, okay. Want to recess?
• Can the fundamental freedoms of America be preserved? Oops.
• ><c> of</c> citizens can the fundamental freedoms of citizens can the fundamental freedoms of America
• Can the fundamental freedoms of America be preserved?

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• And then the movie Sound of Freedom was probably the best message for the public, one of the Angel movies
• [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.]
• [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.] [No audible speech.]
• </c> the current state of affairs of uh of the current state of affairs of uh of 2025<03:53:05.000><c
• of tra of of there's not one mention of tra of of trafficking<04:48:44.680><c> in</c><04:48:44.920><

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

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• And with the cooperation of Governor DeSantis, the state of Florida has promoted speech and debate to
• One of the United States Supreme Court justices right now is an alumnus of Florida high school speech
• Don't duly elected officials, city and county—don't they have First Amendment freedom of speech protections
• How do you respond to criticisms that this is an unconstitutional restriction on their freedom of speech
• Unconstitutional restriction on their freedom of speech to issue a resolution or a proclamation celebrating

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• The true provisions include the regulation of synthetic turf and an expansion of the definition of compact
• The portion as it relates to the freedom and exercise of religion and gathering, I am vehemently in support
• I echo some of the comments of my colleagues.
• of things like lot splits and that type of thing.
• What has changed is the cost of financing, the cost of insurance, the cost of materials, the cost of

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• It's a lot of barriers, a lot of hardships. You get out of jail.
• middle of the from the trauma of the beatings, of kids disappearing in the middle of the night, not
• of the benefits of medical marijuana and the consequences of unlawful use of marijuana.
• of the body of work I've been involved in.
• of speech, freedom of association, the equal protection clause, the single-subject law.

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• of speech, our freedom of religion, our freedom to write and bear arms.
• Freedom of speech, press, assembly, so pertinent and important to us.
• Freedom of speech, press, assembly, so pertinent and important to us.
• Freedom of speech, press, assembly, so pertinent and important to us.
• Freedom of speech, press, assembly, so pertinent and important to us.

Bills: HF3351

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:

• Creator of the heavens and the earth, creator of all mankind.
• of you.
• of the benefits of medical marijuana and the consequences of unlawful use of marijuana.
• of the body of work I've been involved in.
• of speech, freedom of association, the equal protection clause, the single-subject law.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions. The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries. The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins. Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.

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• That is one of the pressing issues of the day.
• international law enforcement, undermine the right to safety and freedom of expression in their former
• I'm the president of Hindu Pact and also on behalf of Vishva Hindu Parishad of America.
• Protecting the freedom of speech for everyone is so important.
• And thank you so much for lifting this and protecting immigrants and protecting their freedom of speech

Summary: The committee met to hear seven Senate bills, first approving two consent items, SB 352 and SB 804, on motions to do pass to Appropriations. SB 542 (Limón) would require public notice and comment before issuing a financial responsibility certificate for an oil pipeline and require hydrostatic testing before restarting pipelines idle for five years or more; it was supported by the Center for Biological Diversity and passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. SB 616 (Rubio) would create an independent community hardening commission within the Department of Insurance to coordinate wildfire mitigation and insurance-related recommendations; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and several local and industry groups, while water agencies, special districts, and the building industry raised concerns about water infrastructure standards, and it passed on a due-pass motion to Insurance. SB 429 (Cortese), which would establish a public wildfire catastrophe model and related university-based research and education program, received support from the Department of Insurance and outside groups and passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 256 (Perez) would strengthen wildfire mitigation and emergency response by expanding planning, improving PSPS communication, requiring utility coordination with emergency centers, and directing removal of permanently abandoned electrical facilities; utilities and business groups were generally neutral after amendments, while the author emphasized the bill’s connection to recent wildfire losses, and it passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 509 (Caballero) would require specialized training for local law enforcement on transnational repression targeting diaspora communities; it received support from the California Police Chiefs Association and immigrant-rights advocates, but drew extensive opposition from Hindu and civil-rights organizations concerned about bias, implementation, and First Amendment issues. Committee members discussed amendments to clarify cultural competency, diversity, and constitutional protections, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. After the hearing, the committee took final roll-call votes on the bills, with the consent items and SB 429, SB 256, and SB 509 moving forward, while SB 542 and SB 616 were also reported out on earlier motions.

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• available as a result of the federal education freedom tax credit program.
• scholarships available as a result of the federal education freedom tax credit program.
• It authorizes the Secretary of State to opt into the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program on
• , and leadership, has brought new freedom and a better way of life to Kentucky citizens and families,
• </c><02:22:37.439><c> life</c><02:22:37.680><c> to</c> freedom and a better way of life to freedom and

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, approved the prior journal, and received committee reports on several bills. Reported measures included House Bills 1 and 2 from Appropriations and Revenue, along with bills on animal control officers, emergency services revenue, postsecondary education, proactive postsecondary admission, vehicle lights, motor vehicle operation, motor vehicle dealers, and machine gun conversion devices. The chamber also took up Senate Bills 52 and 124 for concurrence, and House Bill 1 was moved from rules to the orders of the day for immediate action. The House then considered House Bill 568, which would regulate public adjusters by prohibiting new licenses, allowing renewals for current licensees, imposing conflict-of-interest and contract requirements, capping fees at 5%, and barring adjusters from negotiating claims. Supporters described it as a consumer-protection measure responding to complaints and investigations, especially after recent storm-related exploitation. The bill passed overwhelmingly, 95-1. The House next debated House Bill 1, which would opt Kentucky into the federal education freedom tax credit program and authorize the Secretary of State to administer the state’s participation without using state general funds. Supporters argued it would bring federal scholarship dollars into Kentucky for K-12 students, including public school students, and could generate significant private donations for scholarship-granting organizations. Opponents raised concerns about shifting resources away from public education, the speed of the process, and a proposed waiver of Eleventh Amendment immunity. A motion to table the bill failed by a wide margin, and members continued debating the bill and its implications for public schools and state sovereignty.

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• May they proclaim a freedom that frees from darkness, and through them bless the great state of Oklahoma
• It's different than freedom of speech. Members, the queue is now closed.
• House Bill 3720 builds on the success of the Homemade Food Freedom Act of 2021 by providing...
• House Bill 3720 builds on the success of the Homemade Food Freedom Act of 2021 by providing increased
• It’s outside of the purview of this question.

Bills: HB4104 , HB3722 , HB3787 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3310 , HB3404 , HB2964 , HB2398 , HB3024 , HB3499 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3645 , HB3649 , HB2293 , HB3260 , HB3176 , HB3177 , HB3114 , HB3172 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB4248 , HB3720 , HB2210 , HB1322 , HB1937 , HB3301 , HB4107

Summary: The House convened, heard the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, recognized the Doctor of the Day, and held several special presentations, including the Bethany Youth Council and a centennial recognition for Ascension St. John. The chamber then took up a long series of bills on second and third reading, with members asking questions on hospice care, broadband, funeral director continuing education, economic development, court reporters, DUI-related GPS monitoring, banking discrimination, statutory interpretation, electronic filings, intoxicating hemp beverages, homemade food production, youth apprenticeships, domestic violence, school communications with minors, firearms definitions, and outdoor warning sirens. Among the measures considered, House Bill 3645 on hospice referrals for patients without next of kin or a durable power of attorney passed 16-0. House Bill 3649, allowing proceeds from certain state property sales to remain in the mental health real estate trust, passed 15-0. House Bill 2293 extending the Oklahoma Broadband Office sunset to 2030 passed 84-10. House Bill 3216 adding the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association to approved continuing education providers passed 94-0, and House Bill 3176 directing Commerce to pursue national lab and innovation opportunities passed 51-37 after extensive debate about its aspirational nature and cost. Other bills approved included HB 3177 on Corporation Commission court reporter pay and retention, HB 3114 removing DUI with great bodily harm from DOC GPS monitoring eligibility, HB 3172 restricting adverse banking actions by large financial institutions against lawful activity, HB 3322 on statutory interpretation, HB 3323 removing notarization requirements for electronic Service Oklahoma submissions, HB 4248 restricting certain intoxicating beverages to those 21 and older, HB 3720 expanding the Homemade Food Freedom Act, HB 2210 modernizing youth apprenticeships, HB 1322 creating a domestic violence offender registry, HB 1937 revising school communications with minors and receiving emergency passage, HB 3301 aligning state firearms definitions with federal law, and HB 4107 criminalizing hacking or unauthorized activation of outdoor warning sirens. Most bills passed with broad support, though some drew significant questioning over fiscal impact, public safety, and implementation details.

Transcript Highlights:

• 29% of African-Americans, which is three out of 10.
• of of the know there's a lack of of of the available<00:15:08.160><c> stock</c><00:15:08.560><c> and<
• of of of livable you think in terms of of of livable wages<00:15:13.800><c> and</c><00:15:14.000><c>
• the state of Minnesota that there should be freedom from discrimination in housing and real property
• the state of Minnesota that there should be freedom from discrimination in housing and real property

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention