Transcript Highlights:

• I was the House sponsor. But I knew what that... It was my bill.
• I was the House sponsor, but I knew what the intent was.
• The first permits the commissioner to designate by rule any countries other than the People's Republic

Committee: All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Senator, you talked about an implementation period to permit the steps for the local government to comply
• We have heard in meetings with Senator Wright and the House sponsors some different anecdotal information
• We had a great conversation with him and our House sponsors to try to get this bill in a position that

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 86, which would make it unlawful for unauthorized aliens to operate commercial motor vehicles in Florida. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure, requiring lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and the ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also provides for impoundment, custody transfer to federal authorities, a civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order. An amendment was adopted, public testimony included support from the Florida PBA, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment was adopted to make the change subject to FAA approval, a trademark agreement, and a reasonable implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure and the amendment, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee approved SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after adopting an amendment reducing the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. The committee also passed SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in crashes involving red lights or stop signs, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after injury-causing crashes. Testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data. The bill would prohibit use of ADS-B data to calculate or collect landing-related fees, and an amendment narrowed the prohibition to fees tied to landings, touch-and-goes, or entering a fee-assessing airspace radius. Aviation groups, pilots, and airport officials offered extensive testimony, with supporters arguing the bill protects safety and prevents inaccurate or surprise billing, while airport representatives said they use the data for fee collection and operational purposes and wanted further changes. Despite those concerns, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Edgeworth, exempts certain offices of physicians and other health care facilities from certain permitting
• Committee on Ways and Means, makes appropriations to Clark County, the City of Reno, and the Nevada Rural Housing
• Committee on Ways and Means, makes appropriations to Clark County, the City of Reno, and the Nevada Rural Housing

Keywords: 909, all

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• But I think some of these properties could be redeveloped through the land bank for housing.
• </c><00:04:53.440><c> and</c> about the lack of workforce housing and about the lack of workforce housing
• So I think it would just be one housing.
• </c><00:08:36.479><c> Um</c><00:08:37.279><c> so</c> it either into housing or retail.
• Um so it either into housing or retail.

Committee: Joint Municipalities

Keywords: Municipalities - Room 216, 30 January, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

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• That was taken house being followed.
• <00:14:34.639><c> members</c><00:14:35.040><c> know</c> house members know house members know um<00:14
• We are voting ITL on House Bill 477. permitting, permitting, &gt;&gt; from<00:35:43.760><c> the</c><00
• </c> House Bill 477 goes on consent for ITO. House Bill 477 goes on consent for ITO.
• The House and Senate only have certain places in the State House where we can have portraits.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then moved into a work session on its remaining bills. The main discussion centered on House Bill 477, which would establish a commission to study safety and security procedures at the New Hampshire State House. Members debated whether a new commission was needed, with several speakers arguing that security is already being reviewed through the bipartisan Joint Facilities Committee and existing security staff, including an outside consultant’s review. Others raised concerns that members do not always know how to report safety or behavioral issues and suggested better communication to the full membership about who to contact and what information can be shared. The House clerk then explained the structure and authority of the Joint Facilities Committee under RSA 17-E, noting that it is a bipartisan legislative committee made up only of elected officials, with publicly listed members, defined duties, and the ability to meet in nonpublic session on sensitive matters such as security. The clerk said members can bring concerns to the committee, its chair, or their caucus leadership, and that some safety briefings are already given to all members when appropriate. Several members said they preferred keeping security matters limited to a need-to-know basis and opposed creating a new commission that could force public discussion of sensitive procedures. The committee then voted on HB 477. Representative Sheen moved ITL, Representative Turkot seconded, and the motion passed 12-0, with Representative Wall voting no. The bill was sent to consent. After that, the committee began discussion of House Bill 314, which would prohibit the use of federal, state, or local funds for lobbying activities, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• </c> house I live in. house I live in. &gt;&gt; Sorry,<00:28:38.720><c> sir.
• recess on House Bill 1210, and I'm going to reopen the hearing on House Bill 1036.
• </c> I'll open House Bill 1210. I'll open House Bill 1210.
• </c> uh House Bill 1225. uh House Bill 1225.
• </c> here as a co-sponsor of House Bill 1779. here as a co-sponsor of House Bill 1779.

Committee: House Children and Family Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• </c><00:10:56.279><c> support</c> behavioral health fund housing support behavioral health fund housing
• </c> eligible to um serve in the housing eligible to um serve in the housing Support Support Support
• housing stabilization.
• </c> um so the current statute doesn't permit um so the current statute doesn't permit us<01:12:24.159
• </c><01:31:46.719><c> so</c><01:31:46.840><c> to</c> guarding the hen house so to guarding the hen house

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And the numbers in orange are the four-year proposal in the House Transportation Budget.
• But WSDOT identified, and the House budget includes, three specific rail projects needed to meet last
• Section 309—please consider the House version of the same program.
• Please consider the House version of the same program, Rail Capital, and that is their Section 308.
• What we want to see included in your final bill are three projects in the House version, which is...

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held public hearings on three bills: SB 6225, a proposed substitute bond bill authorizing transportation funding bonds; SB 6005, the proposed substitute supplemental transportation budget; and SB 6354, a bill to expand access to electric vehicles through limited direct sales by qualifying EV-only manufacturers and changes to the documentary service fee. Staff explained that SB 6225 would authorize $1.1 billion in general obligation bonds, an additional $400 million for selected Move Ahead Washington highway projects, a $500 million increase in SR 520 bond authority, and the expiration of some older unused bond authorizations. For SB 6005, staff described a $17.5 billion supplemental budget with $1.5 billion in new funding, including reappropriations, preservation and maintenance spending, ferry investments, Climate Commitment Act-related adjustments, and a six-year balanced plan through 2031. For SB 6354, staff outlined the direct-sales framework for qualifying EV manufacturers, dealer licensing requirements, penalties for violations, and a fee increase that would direct revenue to EV rebates and multimodal transportation. Testimony on the budget and bond bills was broadly supportive from transit, local government, labor, construction, ports, and climate advocates, who praised preservation funding, ferry investments, safety programs, EV charging, rail electrification, and flood-response or local project funding. Several witnesses asked for specific project or account changes, including support for Skagit Transit, Day Road and Poplar Way bridge-related funding, Spokane TMC operating support, Kent corridor funding, and additional rail capital projects. Some speakers also urged more Climate Commitment Act funding for EV rebates, charging, and rail electrification, while others warned against deeper cuts to local programs and stressed the need for long-term preservation and bonding to stabilize the system. Testimony on SB 6354 was sharply divided. Rivian, Lucid, and several Washington auto dealers supported the bill as a compromise that would allow limited direct sales for EV-only manufacturers while preserving franchise protections and generating revenue for EV rebates. Climate advocates supported the bill as a way to accelerate EV adoption and asked that more of the fee revenue go to instant rebates for low-income buyers. In opposition, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Honda argued the bill creates unequal rules, weakens the franchise system, and was not the product of a true compromise. The committee announced that SB 6225 and SB 6005 would be in executive session Thursday at 8 a.m., with amendments due by noon the prior day, while SB 6354 would be scheduled for executive action later.

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• Professions Committee, where we will be considering three two-year bills in advance of the Assembly's house
• facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
• So our facility, meanwhile, the house is burning down.
• The amendment to be taken in the Housing Committee.
• On AB 739, Jackson, the motion is due pass to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard three bills ahead of the house-of-origin deadline. AB 762 by Assemblymember Irwin would ban the sale and distribution of disposable vapes in California, with committee amendments to align implementation dates and allow a sell-through period. The author and supporters, including waste agencies, firefighters, local governments, and public health groups, argued the devices create lithium-ion battery fire risks in waste facilities and burden ratepayers and first responders. Opponents, including cannabis industry and retail groups, argued the bill would not meaningfully reduce battery waste because most problematic products are already illicit, and warned it could worsen the illegal market and reduce consumer access to legal products. After extensive debate, the committee passed AB 762 as amended to Appropriations on a vote with some members not voting or on call. AB 1382 by Assemblymember Castillo would prohibit the sale of genetically modified animals created for cosmetic purposes. Supporters said the bill would prevent novelty pet breeding, reduce pressure on already overcrowded shelters, and avoid ethical concerns about modifying animals for appearance alone, while preserving medical and scientific research. Opponents, including the pet industry, argued the measure was unnecessary because regulated products such as glowfish already undergo scientific review and that the bill could create ambiguity and harm lawful commerce. The committee clarified that glowfish and scientific research were exempt, and AB 1382 passed to the Judiciary Committee. AB 739 by Assemblymember Jackson would require managing agents in common interest developments to provide homeowners and HOA boards a summary of fees charged for management services. Realtors supported the bill as a transparency measure, while community managers and the Community Associations Institute said they could accept it once promised amendments were adopted to narrow the disclosure and avoid blanket mailings that could raise costs. The author said amendments would be taken in the Housing and Community Development Committee and committed to further consultation. AB 739 passed to Housing and Community Development.

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• First up, we will take up House Bill 1111, by Representative Valdes.
• Members, by your vote, House Bill 1111 will be reported favorably.
• Today I bring before you House Bill 1367, school attendance.
• We’re actually going back to the foundation, like building a house.
• Members, by your vote, House Bill 1367 will be reported favorably.

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met during Budget Week and first considered three member bills. House Bill 1111, by Rep. Valdes, would eliminate the option for students to leave high school with a certificate of completion instead of a standard diploma. Valdes said the bill was inspired by students who met credit requirements but could not pass a required assessment, and argued the certificate does not provide access to college, trade school, or military service. The bill passed unanimously, 15-0. CS for House Bill 127, by Rep. Kendall, would support students with disabilities by using existing Florida Department of Education curriculum to create micro-credentials and coordinating with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA on workplace safety. Goodwill, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Florida PTA, and others supported the bill, which also passed unanimously, 15-0. House Bill 1367, by Rep. Booth, addressed chronic absenteeism by requiring statewide definitions and more uniform attendance reporting, along with rules for excused and unexcused absences and early identification of chronically absent students. Testimony emphasized inconsistent district policies and the need for clearer data and interventions. The bill passed 13-0, with some members noting concerns about implementation details and future rulemaking. The committee then took up PCB-P-PKB-2501, the proposed conforming bill for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget. The chair said the bill was designed to align statutes with budget and scholarship funding procedures, especially around the Florida Education Finance Program and scholarship payments. The PCB would require Florida student ID numbers for scholarship students, standardize cross-checking against FTE survey data, set quarterly payment dates, and use one data source for both reporting and withholding scholarship-related FFP amounts. It also would reduce certain add-on weights by 50%, remove the budget stabilization program, and repeal the educational enrollment stabilization program. Several members raised concerns that the add-on weight reductions could hurt career and technical education, AICE, IB, and CAPE programs, while the sponsor argued the data showed too much spending in an “other” category and that the reductions were aimed at aligning funding with actual program costs. Public testimony was mixed: some supported tighter accountability and clearer payment rules, while others warned against undermining expensive career-readiness programs. The PCB passed 11-2. After the conforming bill, the chair presented the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 Pre-K through 12 budget, totaling just under $21 billion, about $400 million below the current year. She said the budget reflects a need to slow spending growth and includes $20 million for New Worlds Scholarship Accounts, $7 million for security grants at Jewish day schools and preschools, $14 million for public school transportation stipends, an overall FEFP increase of about $747.7 million, $100 million for teacher salary increases, and increases in the base student allocation and funds per student. The committee did not vote on the budget recommendation at this meeting; it was distributed for review and will move to the Budget Committee next week.

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• I'll call the House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee meeting to order. Welcome, everybody.
• She said they knew broadband had a lot of other agencies they partnered with, including permitting, land
• um there's a agencies we partner with um there's a lot<00:37:38.800><c> of</c><00:37:39.000><c> Permitting
• ><c> use</c><00:37:40.760><c> um</c><00:37:40.880><c> and</c><00:37:41.040><c> state</c> lot of Permitting
• land use um and state lot of Permitting land use um and state systems<00:37:41.880><c> as</c><00:37:

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><01:00:49.280><c> put</c> ele there is an elevator the house put ele there is an elevator the house
• So I funded by the uh by the house.
• Below that line in the House version.
• </c><01:39:37.920><c> projects</c> forward uh housing projects forward uh housing projects um<01:39:39.840
• </c><01:40:10.159><c> software</c> software um the the permitting software software um the the permitting

Committee: Senate Capital Budget

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• :25.280><c> by</c><00:20:25.600><c> Representative</c> House Bill number 140 by Representative House
• On page 17, House Bill 245 corruption.
• </c> A guy came to my house. A guy came to my house.
• </c> walked around on the side of the house. walked around on the side of the house.
• </c> &gt;&gt; 33 I zero ns house bill 245 passes. &gt;&gt; 33 I zero ns house bill 245 passes.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer by Pastor Jeremy Ward and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sophia Woods. A quorum was established with 27 senators present, and the Senate adopted routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the previous day’s journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be introduced throughout the day. The chamber also referred Executive Message 69, appointing Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission, to the Committee on Confirmations. The Senate received several Judiciary Committee reports. House Bills 41 and 149 and Senate Bills 230, 87, 169, 238, and 233 were reported favorably, with amendments on Senate Bills 87, 169, and 233. Those measures received second reading and were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 31, commending Mackenzie Grace Stigel, and Senate Joint Resolution 32, recognizing the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science for its national ranking; guests from the school were welcomed in the gallery. The Rules Committee report was then adopted by a 33-0 vote, setting a special order calendar that included Senate Bill 71 on administrative rules, along with several other bills on dredging, county subdivisions, legislative matters, public corruption, rural hospital investment, minority affairs, campaign finance, and natural resources. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 71, the “sound science” bill, which would limit state agencies from adopting environmental rules more stringent than federal law and require science-based standards where federal law is absent. Senator Coleman-Madison offered an amendment to preserve stronger scientific and causal standards, arguing the bill could weaken protections in heavily burdened communities; the amendment failed on a roll call vote of 25 nays to 1 yea. Senators then continued debating the bill’s effect on ADEM’s authority, emergency rulemaking, federal standards, and environmental enforcement in Alabama.

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• Signs are not permitted in the hearing room.
• Signs are not permitted in the hearing Signs are not permitted in the hearing room.<00:00:35.680><c>
• ><c> security</c> State troopers and house security State troopers and house security personnel<00:00
• Go ahead with your testimony of the bill. move that House File 3560 move that House File 3560 um<00:02
• That is House File 3540. >> All right. House File 3540 is before us.

Bills: HF3560 , HF3295 , HF2937 , HF3540

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: electronic signatures, estate planning, uniform law, legal documents, Minnesota statutes, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, parenting consultant, parenting time, custody, family court, family law, neutral third party, alternative dispute resolution, child custody, visitation, parenting coordinator

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• New graduates often want to work, but practical barriers like job access, relocation costs, housing,
• New graduates often want to work, but practical barriers like job access, relocation costs, housing,
• 2027-28 and to establish new fee authority for the issuance and renewal of a chiropractic facility permit
• This permit will replace outdated satellite certificates, improve transparency by allowing consumers

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It is 1:30, so welcome, and I'll call the Senate and House Joint Committee on Children and Youth to order
• She's one of two members of the General Assembly who are members of the House Committee on Children and
• The hurdle we run into is a lot of these kids don't have a driver's license, learner's permit, and they
• we're kind of trying to figure... ...out how we can at least get them sent home with a learner's permit

Summary: The Senate and House Joint Committee on Children and Youth met to approve prior minutes, confirm Representative Mary Bentley to the Child Maltreatment Investigations Oversight Committee, and receive several presentations. The Arkansas Infant and Child Death Review team reported on unexpected child deaths in Arkansas, saying its 2023 review covered 148 of 170 non-natural deaths, with the remainder unavailable due to criminal investigations or missing records. Of the reviewed deaths, 69 were accidents, 14 suicides, 18 homicides, and 47 undetermined, and members discussed how the report’s recommendations could be used by agencies and nonprofits for prevention work and grant applications. Committee members also asked about age breakdowns and how the data could be shared without identifying individual cases. The committee then took up HCR 1010 and a broader discussion of juvenile justice reform. Representative Shepard said the resolution was intended to confront data on juvenile incarceration and system outcomes. Senator Missy Irvin, judges Troy Braswell and Kathy Hess, and AOC Juvenile Division Director Burke Steen described the state’s long-running reform efforts, including the SAVRY risk assessment, diversion programs, and efforts to keep more youth in their communities. They said the reforms have reduced delinquency filings, DYS commitments, and revocations, while increasing diversions, but also emphasized ongoing gaps in mental health, substance abuse, and school-based supports. Members raised concerns about school data sharing, behavioral health access, and how to better identify youth with disabilities or trauma earlier. Judge Braswell and others stressed that many youth in the system have significant trauma, family instability, or unmet treatment needs, and that judges need individualized information to make decisions. Several members discussed the role of schools, the school safety dashboard, and the need for stronger community providers, especially in rural areas. The committee then heard from DYS Director Michael Crump, who provided data on commitments, facility use, demographics, offense levels, length of stay, education outcomes, recidivism, dual DCFS/DYS custody, and costs. He said commitments rose after the pandemic and then began to decline, while secure and detention costs increased with the need for more beds; he also noted that most youth in custody have behavioral health needs and that DYS works closely with DCFS, courts, and providers. No final action was taken on HCR 1010 during the discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• It is 1:30, so welcome, and I'll call the Senate and House Joint Committee on Children and Youth to order
• She's one of two members of the General Assembly who are members of the House Committee on Children and
• The hurdle we run into is a lot of these kids don't have a driver's license, learner's permit, and they
• CDL, and we're kind of trying to figure out how we can at least get them sent home with a learner's permit

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then approved Representative Bentley’s appointment to the Child Maltreatment Oversight Committee. Members then received the Arkansas Infant and Child Death Review annual report, which covered unexpected child deaths in 2023. Reviewers said 170 non-natural deaths were identified, but 22 could not be reviewed because of criminal investigations, prosecutions, or missing records. Of the 148 reviewed deaths, 69 were accidents, 14 suicides, 18 homicides, and 47 were undetermined causes, including sudden unexpected infant death. Members asked how the report’s recommendations could be used, and presenters said the report is intended as a prevention tool for agencies, nonprofits, and others; they also noted that child abuse prevention grant applications are being shaped by the report’s recommendations and offered to share the RFP with the committee. A question about suicide and homicide data by age was answered by pointing members to the age breakdown in the report, with most of those deaths concentrated among 15- to 17-year-olds. The committee then took up HCR 1010 and a broader discussion of juvenile justice reform. Representative Shepard said the resolution was meant to confront data on juvenile incarceration and the cost of the system, while Senator Irvin, Judge Troy Braswell, Judge Kathy Hess, and AOC Juvenile Division Director Burke Steen described years of reform efforts built around validated risk assessments, diversion, and community-based services. They said Arkansas adopted tools such as SAVRY, the MAYSI, and substance-abuse screening to individualize juvenile court responses, and they emphasized that the goal is to keep children at home and in their communities when safe to do so. Members discussed the need for more mental health and substance-abuse services, better school collaboration, and the role of school safety dashboards and FINS/truancy cases in identifying problems earlier. Judges and staff said the reforms have reduced delinquency filings, DYS commitments, and revocations, while increasing diversions, though they noted data gaps in some counties and the need for better reporting. They also stressed that some serious offenses still require detention or commitment, and that judges must balance public safety with rehabilitation. Representative Barnes and others asked whether the numbers might be worse without judicial discretion and community programs, and the presenters agreed that individualized decision-making and graduated sanctions matter. Representative Inatt asked about tracking youth with disabilities, and the presenters said that specific diagnoses are not currently tracked but that national court data efforts may soon add behavioral-health data points. The committee then heard from DYS Director Michael Crump, who provided detailed data on DYS commitments, secure and community-based placements, detention-center use, demographics, offense levels, average length of stay, education outcomes, recidivism, dual DCFS/DYS custody, costs, and interagency coordination. He said commitments fell sharply during COVID, have since risen and then begun to decline, and that the system is working to reduce detention use, improve education and treatment, and expand community-based providers statewide.

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• And the numbers in orange are the four-year proposal in the House Transportation Budget.
• But WSDOT identified, and the House budget includes, three specific rail projects needed to meet last
• Section 309, please consider the House version of the same program.
• Section 309, please consider the House version of the same program, rail capital for rail, and that is
• I was also the staff director of the legislative transportation committee that served both House and

Bills: SB6225 , SB6005 , SB6354

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause

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• Professions Committee, where we will be considering three two-year bills in advance of the Assembly's house
• facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
• So our facility, meanwhile, the house is burning down.
• The amendment to be taken in the Housing Committee.
• On AB 739, Jackson, the motion is due pass to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

Committee: House Business and Professions

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• c><00:09:25.399><c> the</c> charged an extra fee for housing the charged an extra fee for housing the
• </c><00:29:17.440><c> and</c><00:29:17.559><c> the</c> house at the time and the house and the house
• </c> if people are being already housed if people are being already housed somewhere<00:47:53.319><c>
• Chair, if you permit me...
• </c> enough questions Mr chair if you permit enough questions Mr chair if you permit me<00:59:11.079>

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all