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• Dave Nicholas here in the capital city. Mike Shaw, president, in the Annex.
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• Thank you, Chairman Nicholas. I'm happy to introduce to you all our...

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on January 14, 2025, with a quorum present in person and by Zoom. The commission swore in new member Representative Jeff Greer, with Judge Willhoit administering the oath. Members then approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting without changes. Staff reported that the commission remained within budget for the year to date, noting a refund related to an earlier overcharge for record center storage fees. The commission approved the financial report. Emily also introduced new general counsel Steven Pum, who began work on December 16 and is handling financial disclosures and informal staff opinions. Staff gave updates on recent training, including the December 3 new legislator orientation and the January 8 current issues seminar, which featured former U.S. Attorney David Devillers discussing the House Bill 6 scandal. Donita reported on technology and communications improvements, including the new Zoom-capable conference room setup and the Constant Contact email system now being used for newsletters and reminder emails to employers, lobbyists, and the media. She said both systems were working well, and that the office was busy with financial and lobbyist forms. The commission noted that several informal opinions were available in the binder and could be discussed in closed session if needed. The members then voted to enter executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(c) and (k) to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.

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• ,</c><00:08:19.039><c> Posey,</c> Larsson, McCann, Nicholas, Posey, Larsson, McCann, Nicholas, Posey,
• </c> Macccan, Nicholas, Posey, Tarver, Wyos. Macccan, Nicholas, Posey, Tarver, Wyos.
• Nays: Representatives Larson, Nicholas, and Wy.
• Nays: Representatives Larson, Nicholas, and Wy.
• Representatives Larson, Nicholas, and Wy.

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• Nicholas Sackett, Social Compassion in Legislation.
• And today, I'm pleased to be joined by my witness and support, Nicholas Sackett, Director of Legislative
• Nicholas Sackett, Social Compassion in Legislation.
• Nicholas Sackett, Social Compassion in Legislation, in support. Thank you very much.
• Nicholas Sackett, Social Compassion in Legislation, in support. Thank you very much.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• If we turn to page one and look at line 40, it talks about the Venezuelan regime of Nicholas Maduro.
• I agree that perhaps Venezuela should be listed, but it says Venezuelan regime of Nicholas Maduro.
• So I'm just suggesting that we drop 'regime of Nicholas Maduro' and leave Venezuela in there.
• Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and Venezuelan politician Nicholas

Committee: House Commerce and Human Resources

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• ,<02:36:32.800><c> Otman,</c><02:36:34.160><c> Pendergraft,</c> Nicholas, Otman, Pendergraft, Nicholas
• </c><02:43:52.160><c> Oman</c> Lock Lucas McCann Nicholas Oman Lock Lucas McCann Nicholas Oman &gt;&gt
• </c> Nicholas, no. to I. Further changes. Nicholas, no. to I. Further changes.
• Loi, Lean, Lean, Lean, Lock, Lucas, McCann, Lock, Lucas, McCann, Nicholas, Otman, Pendergraft, Nicholas

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• ,<00:47:52.240><c> Otman,</c> Nicholas, Otman, Nicholas, Otman, Pendergraft, Pendergraft, Pendergraft
• </c><01:27:58.960><c> Nicholas.
• ,</c> &gt;&gt; Lock, Lucas, McCann, Nicholas, &gt;&gt; Lock, Lucas, McCann, Nicholas, Botman, Pendergraft
• Nicholas Nicholas Otman Otman Otman Pendergraft Pendergraft Pendergraft Posey<03:09:19.439><c> excused
• Lock, Lucas, McCann, Nicholas.

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• Nicholas Lence, are you present on Zoom? Please proceed; you have one minute.
• Nicholas Le in support. Linda Beor in support. Healthcare Association of Hawaii in support.
• Nicholas Le in support. Linda Beor in support. Healthcare Association of Hawaii in support.
• Nicholas Le in support. Linda Beor in support. Healthcare Association of Hawaii in support.
• :36:34.639><c> Nichol</c><01:36:35.199><c> Nicholas</c> support Nichol Nicholas support Nichol Nicholas

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Summary: The joint hearing covered several bills focused on environmental protection and wastewater management. HB 26 HD 2, relating to environmental protection, drew support from the Department of Health, Reworld, and Energy Justice Network. Supporters said it would preserve existing standards for waste-to-energy facilities, including H-Power, even if federal EPA rules are weakened, while Energy Justice Network urged the state to go further and require stronger pollution controls on older burners at the plant. HB 734 and HB 735, both relating to wastewater systems, received broad support from state agencies, county representatives, realtors, environmental groups, and others. Testimony emphasized reducing the cost of cesspool upgrades, updating rules, and improving coordination between the Department of Health, counties, and the University of Hawaiʻi. Members raised concerns about whether some areas, such as Ewa, should be treated differently if they are not near aquifers or the ocean, but the department said the existing prioritization process already considered statewide conditions and that cesspools generally still affect water resources. On HB 735, the committee discussed the current bedroom-based limits for individual wastewater systems and whether the bill would allow more flexibility for housing configurations, with the department explaining the limits are tied to density and system capacity. HB 879, relating to cesspool conversions, was also supported by the Department of Health, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and several advocacy groups. Testimony said the bill would help low- and moderate-income homeowners in priority areas by increasing grant assistance for cesspool upgrades, but the Department of Health noted it would need three full-time positions to administer the program. Members asked for clarification on the grant amount and staffing costs, and the department indicated the grant cap should remain at $20,000 unless changed. HB 918, relating to labeling of non-flushable wipes, drew support from wastewater and industry groups, including the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, which said similar laws have passed in other states and that the bill reflects cooperation between manufacturers and wastewater officials. The Department of Health and county officials supported the concept but said enforcement and outreach would require additional staff, and senators questioned whether the state could effectively enforce the labeling requirement without a national standard.

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• , Nicholas, Nicholas, Ottman, Ottman, Ottman, Pendergraft, Posey, Pendergraft, Posey, Provenza, Provenza
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• </c> Second time, Representative Nicholas. Second time, Representative Nicholas.

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• I can actually switch to a panel, I think, online here: Jenny Cody, Nicholas Pelletier.
• My name is Nicholas Pelletier, and I've been a realtor in central Massachusetts for 15 years.
• Any questions for Jenny or Nicholas? Seeing none, thank you very much for your testimony. Mr.
• pelletier my name is nicholas pelletier and i've been a realtor and i've been a realtor and nicholas
• pelletier my name is nicholas pelletier and i've been a realtor in central massachusetts for 15 years

Bills: S3091 , H5477

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: crumbling concrete, pyrite, pyrrhotite, homeowner assistance, financial relief, CEDAC, construction, insurance surcharge, foundation repair, Massachusetts

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• I'm Nicholas George.
• I am Nicholas Garcia, the policy director at the Washington Public Utility District Association.
• Josie Cummings and Nicholas Garcia. Thank you. name so they know they're on deck.
• Josie Cummings and Nicholas Garcia. Go ahead. My name is Steven Smiley. I'm speaking for myself.
• I am Nicholas Garcia, the policy director of Waputa.

Bills: SB5982 , SB6008 , SB6050 , SB6056

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, energy storage, residential battery, grid connection, renewable energy, incentives, distributed energy, renewable resources, energy policy, sustainable energy, state regulations, utility vehicles, emission standards, environment, regulation, exemptions

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• I'm Nicholas George.
• I am Nicholas Garcia, the policy director at the Washington Public Utility District Association.
• The chair also called out that Josie Cummings and Nicholas Garcia were on deck.
• Let's see, we have Josie Cummings and Nicholas Garcia.
• I am Nicholas Garcia, the policy director of Waputa.

Summary: The committee heard public hearings on four bills. SB 5982 would expand Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to include port districts and certain single-customer utilities, and would revise definitions for market customers and affected market customers. Supporters, including environmental groups, Commerce, Ecology, and some port and utility representatives, said it would close loopholes and ensure large loads such as data centers and port-based generation are subject to CETA. Opponents from ports, PUDs, business groups, and industrial consumers argued the bill could sweep in existing single-customer utilities and burden smaller ports or industrial projects. No vote was taken; the chair closed the hearing after noting substantial pro, con, and other testimony. SB 6008 would create a statewide residential battery incentive and flexible demand program administered through Commerce, with higher incentives for low- and moderate-income customers and requirements tied to utility flexible demand programs. Supporters said it would improve grid resilience, lower bills, and help deploy virtual power plants and distributed storage. Utilities and some advocates supported the concept but asked for changes on funding, low-income verification, compensation, deadlines, and program design. No action was taken beyond the public hearing. SB 6050 would allow portable plug-in solar devices and one meter-mounted device per premises, while restricting utilities, landlords, and HOAs from blocking them and setting safety and certification conditions. Supporters called it a low-cost way to expand distributed solar access, especially for renters and lower-income households. Opponents, including labor, utilities, and safety-focused witnesses, raised concerns about fire risk, backfeeding, lack of existing electrical code standards, utility worker safety, and the need for interconnection review. The committee then heard SB 6056, which would direct Ecology to exempt utility service vehicles from certain clean vehicle emissions standards; Ecology said it was already pursuing a similar rule and flagged the bill’s broad definition and potential policy implications, while utility associations supported the exemption for emergency response vehicles and environmental advocates opposed the statutory approach. No votes were taken on any of the bills.

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• We have Spencer Gray in remote, and then we'll have Emily Moore, George Lynch, and Nicholas Garcia.
• We have Spencer Gray in remote, and then we'll have Emily Moore, George Lynch, and Nicholas Garcia.
• There are no questions, so Nicholas, go ahead, and then... Okay. Good morning, Chair.
• I'm Nicholas Garcia on behalf of the Washington Public Utility District Association.
• Nicholas, we want to use that. We absolutely want to do that. Nobody needs to redo this work.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on three bills. SB 5652 would require the University of Washington, Commerce, the King County Department of Public Health, and the Port of Seattle to study and mitigate aviation-related air quality and noise impacts around Sea-Tac, create a work group and grant program, address failed noise insulation “port packages,” and require a state auditor review. The sponsor and supporters from affected cities and community groups described serious health and quality-of-life harms from airport noise and pollution, while the Port of Seattle, Washington Public Ports Association, and AWB opposed the bill, arguing it would impose new mandates, raise cost and governance concerns, and interfere with airport operations. Testimony on the bill was reopened after other business and then closed; no vote was taken. SB 6124 would direct Commerce to study an appliance affordability index that would consider repairability, maintenance, recyclability, performance life, and related factors. The sponsor said the bill is meant to help consumers compare lifetime costs and repair options, drawing on family experience with durable appliances. Consumer and environmental advocates supported the idea as a way to improve transparency and encourage repairable products, while industry groups opposed a state-specific index, warning it would create a patchwork of standards and compliance burdens. The hearing closed after testimony, with no action reported. SB 5466 would create a Washington Electric Transmission Authority, give it powers to support transmission development and, in some cases, acquire property and own or sell transmission projects, and provide a SEPA categorical exemption for certain transmission upgrades with tribal and resource-protection conditions. Supporters from clean energy, labor, utilities, and state agencies said the bill is needed to expand grid capacity, improve reliability, speed clean energy interconnection, and create jobs, though many asked for bonding or financing authority and refinements to the exemption language. Some utilities and business groups supported parts of the bill but opposed state ownership or said the authority should focus more on permitting and coordination; others raised concerns about ratepayer risk and duplication. The hearing closed after extensive testimony, with no vote announced.

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• . >> Dave Nicholas, present right here in the capital city. >> Mike Schaw, present here in the capital
• As Chairman Nicholas said, we'll deliberate on the motion in closed session.
• Um as<00:02:17.200><c> chairman</c><00:02:17.599><c> Nicholas</c><00:02:18.000><c> said</c><00:02:18.239
• ><c> we'll</c> as chairman Nicholas said we'll as chairman Nicholas said we'll deliberate<00:02:18.959

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, where a quorum was confirmed, and the commission approved the July 8, 2025 minutes. The staff report was deferred to later in the agenda. The commission then took up a consolidated matter involving case numbers 24 LEC 3 and 24 LEC 6, centered on a pending motion to dismiss and a response that had been filed. Counsel for Representative Grossberg argued the case should be dismissed because the attorney handling the matter, Mr. Jenkins, allegedly lacked a properly approved contract under government contract review requirements. She also argued that the complaint process was flawed, that complainants relied on rumor and anonymous assertions, and that the matter reflected political retaliation and abuse of process. She said a renewed motion to dismiss had been filed and requested a hearing date and briefing schedule. Enforcement counsel responded that he had been authorized to proceed by the commission, that the contract issue had been disclosed before the preliminary hearing, and that the cited cases did not support dismissal. The chair allowed limited rebuttal, after which the parties clarified their positions on whether Mr. Jenkins had been authorized to act as enforcement counsel and for what period. The commission then voted to go into executive session under KRS 61.810 to discuss and deliberate the pending motion and any confidential complaints. The motion passed, and the meeting moved into closed session.

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• Nicholas Leens in support. Nicholas, are you present? Not present on Zoom. Chair. Okay. Thank you.
• Nicholas Leens in support.<00:09:36.959><c> Nicholas,</c><00:09:37.440><c> are</c><00:09:37.600><c> you
• Nicholas, are you present? Not support. Nicholas, are you present?
• Nicholas Leven, Hawaii Health support.
• ><c> and</c><00:43:22.720><c> Harm</c> Nicholas Leven, Hawaii Health and Harm Nicholas Leven, Hawaii

Summary: The committee opened its Health and Human Services calendar, noted quorum, and first took up HB 194. The chair explained amendments to add an exemption for a person invited by a patient to attend a birth outside an accredited birth facility when no compensation is involved, remove a date reference in section 9, and accept Department of Health amendments. Members raised no objections, and the committee voted to pass HB 194 with amendments. The committee then heard HB 139 on insurance, with the Attorney General flagging possible unlawful delegation issues and suggesting clarifying language, while the Insurance Division stood on written testimony. A number of health organizations and advocates, including HMSA, Hawaii Association of Health Plans, oncology and fertility groups, testified in support. HB 613 on homeless youth drew broad support from state agencies, counties, youth advocates, and community groups; testimony emphasized the need for permanent safe spaces and more attention to unaccompanied minors, with one witness asking for clarity on funding and shelter capacity. HB 71 on a tax credit for family caregivers drew support from AARP, Alzheimer’s and children’s advocates, and several individuals, while the Tax Foundation raised concerns about blank provisions and the cost-effectiveness of administering a small credit. The Department of Taxation said a prior version with a $5,000 nonrefundable credit would have cost the general fund about $397.4 million. HB 716 on health care technology support received strong support from SHPDA, OHIN, and many provider groups, who described it as a one-time investment of roughly $20–25 million to connect rural and neighbor island providers to electronic health records; members questioned how the grant program would be allocated. HB 799 on physician hospital privileges also drew mixed testimony: supporters said it would align Hawaii with updated CMS rules and improve access, especially on Maui, while Maui Health and some members worried it could reduce on-call coverage and hospital safety, leading to discussion of a possible report and sunset date.

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• Chair calls Nicholas Dalton. Chairman: Nicholas Dalton. Nicholas Dalton: Self and against the bill.
• Nicholas Dalton: Yeah, my name is Nicholas Dalton. I'm against HB 530 and I'm representing myself.
• Nicholas Dalton: So thank you for being here to discuss the future of our communities and the impact
• Nicholas Dalton: ...proposes a restriction on political subdivisions' ability to establish or operate
• Nicholas Dalton: Assistance to those who need it the most.

Bills: HB21 , HB211 , HB223 , HB323 , HB524 , HB530 , HB636 , HB762 , HB21 , HB211 , HB223

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• , Lady Espahn in support, Zachary Fraser in support, Mandy Fernandez of Face Forward in support, Nicholas
• </c><00:18:56.880><c> Okay,</c><00:18:57.240><c> please</c><00:18:57.560><c> proceed,</c> Nicholas Lovins
• Okay, please proceed, Nicholas Lovins. Okay, please proceed, Nicholas. Nicholas. Nicholas. Aloha.
• Nicholas<00:19:06.400><c> Lovins</c><00:19:06.720><c> with</c><00:19:06.840><c> Drug</c><00:19:07.080
• ><c> Policy</c><00:19:08.000><c> Forum</c> Nicholas Lovins with Drug Policy Forum Nicholas Lovins with

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions. HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed. The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.

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• Nicholas, the chair calls Nicholas Hines. Thank you. Both of you can come up. Yeah, no problem.
• So I'll show you registered as Nicholas Hines, testifying on behalf of yourself and for the bill.
• Okay, go ahead with your testimony, Nicholas.
• My name is Nicholas Hines. My name is Nick Hines.
• Well, thank you for being here, Nicholas. No problem.

Bills: SB 36 , HB 1065 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB3009 , HB3420 , HB3626 , HB3649 , HB4956 , HB4993 , HB5293 , HB5308 , HB5528 , HCR118 , SB36 , HB4023

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense

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• recommending legislation relative to providing injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas
• recommending legislation relative to providing injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas
• recommending legislation relative to providing injured-on-duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas

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• , Nicholas, Nicholas, Otman, Otman, Otman, Pendergraft, Posey, Pendergraft, Posey, Pendergraft, Posey
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• ,</c> Lean, Lock, Lucas, McCann, Nicholas, Lean, Lock, Lucas, McCann, Nicholas, Otman, Otman, Otman,
• </c> Representative Nicholas. Representative Nicholas.

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• Next up is Nicholas Antonacci and he is wishing to appear in person, sir.
• Nicholas Antonacci: Thank you. Thank you, Senators. Good afternoon.
• My name is Nick Antonacci from the free city of Gainesville, Nicholas Antonacci: HB 1387 punishes contractors
• Nicholas Antonacci: This is just more big government telling private businesses what they can do.
• Nicholas Antonacci: It's bad for the free state of Florida. Please vote no.