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• Right now there's only about 60 of them that have an identified objective statement.
• Right now there's only about 60 of them that have an identified objective statement.
• Right now there's only about 60 of them that have an identified objective statement.
• interesting, and I'll show some of those when I get to the examples.
• statements and metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of expenditures.

Committee: Senate Taxes

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• The primary factors influencing the cost of housing are the price of labor and building materials, interest
• Another interesting point that I didn't realize is that a large majority of big decisions made by the
• I have no financial interest beyond being a... ...homestead owner in any of this.
• It is a purposefully crafted piece of legislation that will put the business interests of corporate developers
• Don't put the interests of corporations ahead of the citizens of the state.

Bills: HB24 , HB2015 , HB2149 , HB2559 , HB2701 , HB2797 , HB3172 , HB24

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

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• And I would like to read a statement from one of my community members about one of these incidents.
• In the most traumatic event of that day, 12 cars of agents broke down the door of a Hmong father who
• And I would like to read a statement from one of my community members about one of these incidents.
• In the most traumatic event of that day, 12 cars of agents broke down the door of a Hmong father who
• Um, I've had really interesting conversations with Republican colleagues about kind of like where Republican

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• I find it interesting that you refuse to answer questions that acknowledge the existence of people who
• I find it interesting that you refuse to answer questions that acknowledge the existence of people who
• </c> victimization at the hands of of of victimization at the hands of of of anyone<00:30:35.240><c>
• that case and deciding, in the interest of Minnesota taxpayers, to settle the lawsuit for $500,000.
• that case, and in the interest of the taxpayers of Minnesota, we settled that lawsuit for $500,000.

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• And I'm here to speak on... and in favor of both of the bills.
• Stephen Stone, I'm a captain with the Texas Department of Public Safety and one of the supervisors of
• of a judge.
• considering the children of the state of Texas.
• It applies to the sexual performance of a person. of a child.

Bills: SB20 , SB1621 , SB412 , SB441 , SB442

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

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• We need those stepping stones for our families as we face some of the most challenging financial times
• A budget is a statement of our values, and the Head Start program is critical to allowing Americans born
• of Ed Ziegler, the founder of Head Start and creator of the program model.
• planning efforts, and it's in the interest of the state to ensure that all of our policies are supporting
• of the Rincon Band of the Luiseño Indians.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and prayer, then proceeded through routine procedural business, including unanimous-consent motions to suspend rules, re-refer several Senate bills to committees, and remove certain items from the consent calendar. Members also offered multiple guest introductions recognizing local officials, students, interns, and business delegations, including the Harupa Community Services District, a National FFA scholarship winner, Japanese business leaders, and a Stanford-bound student from the Central Valley. On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 390, expanding the slow down, move over law to stationary vehicles, by a vote of 60-0, and to AB 1478, allowing retailers to absorb mattress recycling fees, by a vote of 63-0. The Assembly also adopted AJR 12, a bipartisan resolution urging protection and increased funding for Head Start, after extensive supportive testimony from members describing personal and district-level impacts; the resolution passed 70-0, with 69 co-authors added. The chamber likewise adopted ACR 96 naming a portion of Highway 101 in Humboldt County the Patty Berg Memorial Highway, and SCR 50, which calls for better state review of climate-adaptation policies to avoid maladaptation; both measures passed unanimously. The second-day consent calendar was then approved unanimously, with several measures adopted and some items removed or retained on file. The Assembly also approved co-authorship on ACR 81, the Border Patrol Agent Daniel R. Salazar Memorial Highway resolution. The session concluded with numerous adjournment-in-memory tributes, especially for Rincon Tribal Council Chairman Bo Mazzetti and former legislative secretary George Steffes, followed by a moment of silence and adjournment until Monday, July 14 at 1 p.m.

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• We have a very large amount of work to get through today, with a lot of bills to be voted on.
• Chair lays out as a matter of pending business, HB 700, in lieu of committee substitute Senate Bill 2677
• So we were very supportive of the bill. So we were very supportive of the bill. Mr.
• My work involves a lot of reading, a lot of processing, a lot of analysis, and a lot of writing.
• Okay, and this was an issue—nuclear has been in the interest of this nation for decades, right?

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up a long list of pending House bills, most of them on motions by Senator King or Senator Campbell. The committee adopted committee substitutes and favorably reported numerous bills, including HB 252, HB 700, HB 1500, HB 1545, HB 1562, HB 1732, HB 267, HB 2213, HB 2221, HB 2520, HB 2818, HB 3016, HB 3214, HB 3250, HB 3512, HB 3623, HB 3689, HB 3833, HB 4063, HB 4395, HB 4690, HB 4751, HB 5331, HB 3824, HB 4464, HB 4468, and HB 5247. Most of these were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while some, including sunset and other significant measures, were reported to the full Senate. HB 146 was the only bill reported out on a divided vote, passing 6 ayes to 4 nays. Several bills received brief explanation of committee substitute changes. HB 3016, dealing with rental car collision damage waivers and stolen vehicles, was amended to change a cooperation standard from “fully cooperate” to simply “cooperate.” HB 3689, a major ESF/TWA financing bill, was described as making technical changes to align terminology with the Comptroller’s authority and to avoid creating state debt or new liability. HB 5247, a capital cost recovery bill for transmission in the Permian Basin, was revised to clarify how the new mechanism fits with existing Utilities Code provisions and to add a 2035 expiration date. HB 3824, the battery fire safety bill, also received technical changes to align terminology with industry usage. The committee heard public testimony on several pending measures. HB 3069, which would direct the PUC to develop supplemental multi-decade planning criteria for transmission certificates in ERCOT, drew support from industry, environmental, and manufacturing witnesses who said it would help address congestion costs while balancing consumer protections; the bill was left pending. HB 5196, requiring state agencies to adopt and post telework policies and use written telework agreements, received both support and concern: supporters said it would preserve productivity and retention, while a senator raised concerns about notice and family logistics; it was left pending after testimony. HB 3112, allowing closed deliberations on cybersecurity policy details, was laid out and left pending after brief discussion. HCR 102, supporting federal nuclear tax credits, drew testimony from nuclear industry and energy advocates, who argued the credits are essential for existing plants, new nuclear development, grid reliability, and U.S. competitiveness; the resolution was left pending, with discussion about whether the language should focus more exclusively on nuclear. HB 705, creating a cosmetology licensure compact, was supported by industry, employers, and compact experts as a mobility tool that preserves state authority; HB 3516, expanding a public information exemption for Railroad Commission administrative law judges and technical examiners, and HB 3388, authorizing group property and casualty coverage for personal lines, were also heard and left pending. At the end of the meeting, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• So we're not at risk then of losing business and other parts of the film industry as a result of this
• It's pretty interesting that you brought that up because I carried the Film Act of 2021.
• Currently, out of pocket of the state, they have done an investment of just shy of 200,000.
• Currently out of pocket of the state, they have done an investment of just shy of 200,000. ...of the
• Third reading of the bill: House Bill 4041 by Caldwell, Trey, of the House. ...any of the bill.

Summary: The House considered and advanced a large package of bills, many on joint committee reports, with most measures passing by wide margins and several emergency clauses approved. Early debate centered on HB 4036, which moved $5 million from an existing filmed-in-Oklahoma account to a new revolving fund for the “Bringing Sitcoms Home from Hollywood” pilot program. Supporters said the money was surplus, still controlled by the film office, and intended to create jobs and a strong return on investment; opponents questioned whether the funds should instead go to other state needs and whether the program had enough workforce and infrastructure. The bill passed 53-42, but its emergency failed. The House also passed HB 471, which creates state support for federal “Trump accounts” for children under 18, after debate over federal control, investment risk, and whether the $12.5 million could be better spent on child care, schools, or other services; it passed 61-30 and the emergency failed 62-27. Several education, transportation, and public safety measures then moved through with little or no opposition. HB 4030, described as the education limits bill, passed 93-1 with its emergency. HB 4065 and HB 467 each appropriated $93,000 for security at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics and the Schools for the Blind and Deaf, respectively, and both passed unanimously or near-unanimously with emergencies. HB 4038 directed $5 billion for the eight-year transportation plan and $266,000 for safer school zones; HB 4048 transferred PREP funds to three road projects; and HB 4031 moved up to $41 million into the long-term aerospace and aeronautic stability fund. HB 4047, which used PREP funds for a rural economic development project, fairgrounds upgrades, and university energy improvements, drew the most discussion over whether the spending was truly rural-focused, but passed 81-11 with the emergency approved. The House also approved a series of capital, justice, health, and workforce-related bills. These included HB 452 to buy the Service Oklahoma building it currently occupies; HB 4041 for a two-year trafficking victim pilot program and public safety technology; HB 4056 and HB 4057 for OSBI and narcotics headquarters/warehouse facilities; HB 4044 for current National Board Certified Teachers; HB 4032 on mining fees and agreement language; HB 4034 to raise court reporter compensation; HB 4050 reducing employer contributions while keeping retirement funds growing; HB 4053 and HB 4054 for flagship university capital projects; HB 4072, a public finance/accounting measure involving the Invest in Oklahoma Board and Revenue Stabilization Fund mechanics; HB 4045 and HB 4046 creating military-related funds to support bases and BRAC-proof installations; HB 4040 establishing oversight and a revolving fund for rural health transformation federal money; and HB 4051 clarifying legislative control over the FMAP rate preservation fund. Most of these passed with strong bipartisan support and emergency clauses, and the chamber ended with announcements of committee meetings before adjourning until April 15, 2026.

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• Swegler has the rare distinction of being one of just a handful of physicians who has served as a physician
• I agree. bill back is just a small sampling of the research that we have done that affirms your statement
• We have some of the highest numbers of diabetes.
• And we also take out all the conflicts of interest in that advisory committee. committee because we have
• Taxpayer funded health care of tomorrow, right? Isn't that one of the goals of your bill?

Bills: SJR18 , SCR9 , SCR13 , SB10 , SB11 , SB19 , SB20 , SB25 , SB62 , SB260 , SB263 , SB293 , SB314 , SB384 , SB412 , SB441 , SB442 , SB494 , SB523 , SB569 , SB616 , SB688 , SB707 , SB766 , SB842 , SB869 , SB890 , SB914 , SB929 , SB971 , SB992 , SB1066 , SB1145 , SB1621 , SJR36 , SJR18 , SCR9 , SCR13 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB372 , SB495 , SB842 , SB971 , SB1066 , SB929 , SB765 , SB523 , SB62 , SB19 , SB18 , SB666 , SB688 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB706 , SB847 , SB869 , SB890 , SB992 , SB1145 , SB494 , SB290 , SB766 , SB11 , SB10 , SB13 , SB263 , SB412 , SB20 , SB441 , SB442 , SB1621 , SB569 , SB314 , SB25 , SB293 , SB914 , SB260 , SB1248 , SB740 , SB14 , SB1006 , SB20 , SB25 , SB260 , SB293 , SB314 , SB384 , SB442 , SB494 , SB616 , SB869 , SB890 , SB929 , SB992 , SB1145 , SB1621 , SR232 , SR237 , SR242 , SB16 , SB22

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• the chair of the Finance Committee of ASUNM.
• And what is interesting, I think, with some of the spinouts we have from our universities, whether that's
• And I'll share a story ahead of a colleague of mine, a venture VC manager, one of the funds, one of the
• piece of the transferability of the credit.
• I have one question, and then I'm going to kind of make a general statement because I think we've kind

Summary: The committee heard testimony on the committee substitute for House Bill 27, which would modernize New Mexico’s research and development tax credit. Sponsors said the bill would allow the credit to be stacked with industrial revenue bonds for qualifying facilities, exclude data centers and national laboratories, permit up to $50 million in transferable credits per year for 2026-2028, and extend the carry-forward period to seven years. Supporters from business, construction, labor, and economic development groups argued the changes would improve cash flow for startups, help attract and retain high-wage jobs, and encourage commercialization of New Mexico-developed technology in sectors such as advanced energy, aerospace, fusion, and advanced manufacturing. Several witnesses emphasized that the bill was intended to keep commercialization and capital investment in New Mexico rather than losing them to other states. Committee members raised concerns about tax policy, fiscal impact, and whether the bill would truly lead to commercialization. Questions focused on the transferability provision, the $50 million annual cap, who could buy credits, whether data centers should be excluded, how the bill interacts with IRBs and other incentives, and whether the labs could benefit. Some members supported the bill’s goals but worried it was too narrowly tailored or could create winners and losers. The sponsors and administration witnesses responded that the bill was designed to tie R&D to physical infrastructure, provide capital to early-stage companies, and protect the general fund with caps and time limits. They also said the bill would not apply to national labs and would not change existing rural-area doubling provisions. After extensive discussion and no opposition testimony, the committee did not advance the bill. Representative Cadena moved to table the committee substitute for House Bill 27, Representative Parra made the second, and the motion passed without opposition, so the bill was tabled.

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• of work.
• kind of guidance, planning assistance, and financial support that we've implemented previously on the
• Some of those camps might not be operating by the end of the season when we have availability of inspectors
• We're trying to get those, and if there's one in particular that was interesting to the state of Texas
• out of that path of harm, right?

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

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• of the time.
• Well, I think because of the nature of this bill and because of the nature of this bill to change how
• The actual providing some sort of a criteria for election is an interesting concept.
• Kind of an interesting bit of history. The truth of the matter is, Mr.
• Title of the bill will be the title of the act.

Summary: The Senate took up Second Substitute Senate Bill 5974, which would modernize and strengthen laws governing sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, and other law enforcement agencies, particularly by setting certification and background-check standards and addressing what happens if an elected sheriff is decertified. The chamber first considered several amendments focused on preserving voter control over sheriffs, limiting the bill’s reach, and shifting costs to the state. Amendment 632, which would have required a recall-style vote if a sheriff were found uncertified, failed. Amendment 628, which would have excluded foreign convictions from consideration, failed. Amendment 633, which would have made the state pay background-check costs, failed. Amendment 634, which would have exempted current sheriffs from the bill’s five-year uninterrupted employment requirement, failed on a roll call vote of 21 yeas to 28 nays. Members then rejected additional amendments: Amendment 631, which would have carved out an exception for Capitol security personnel, failed; Amendment 629, which would have prevented a vacancy if a sheriff was acting consistently with the state and U.S. constitutions, failed; Amendment 630, which would have created a private right of action for removed sheriffs, failed; and Amendment 627, which would have retained language barring men and women from being confined in the same cell when removing an old “police matron” provision, failed on a roll call vote of 19 yeas to 30 nays. Supporters of the bill argued it was about accountability, integrity, and aligning sheriffs with certification standards already applied to other law enforcement officers. Opponents argued it would override voter choice, create unfunded mandates, and let an unelected state body remove elected sheriffs. After amendments were disposed of, the Senate suspended the rules and advanced the bill to third reading and final passage. In final debate, supporters emphasized public safety, professional standards, and the need for clear decertification rules when a sheriff loses certification. Opponents repeatedly framed the bill as an unconstitutional intrusion on local democracy and a solution in search of a problem, warning it would disenfranchise voters and set a dangerous precedent. The transcript ends during final-passage debate, with no final vote on the bill shown in the excerpt.

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• We're mindful of the words of Daniel Webster, who reminded us that justice is the great interest of man
• Amen. justice is the great interest of man on justice is the great interest of man on earth.<00:04:47.040
• of the child modified the best interest of the child analysis. analysis. analysis.
• a &gt;&gt; you're you're you're kind of making a statement. statement. statement.
• Speaker, if I know that in the interests of convenience and simplicity, this bill allows a statement

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• All of them have been shot in the line of duty in Massachusetts. Two of them have...
• to have to speak in front of each other because of that fear of lack of confidentiality.
• , in the interest of time.
• in the interest of time.
• and mechanisms in place to enact its principle will illuminate the shared interests of those of us who

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of public safety bills, with strong support from law enforcement, advocates, and other stakeholders. Several measures focused on police and correctional officer wellness and protections, including bills on critical incident leave and post-incident support for officers, a bill to improve POST Commission representation, and a bill to protect correctional officers from assaults and exposure to synthetic drugs like K2. Witnesses described traumatic incidents, rising assaults in prisons, staffing shortages, and the need for confidentiality in peer-support debriefings. Committee members asked questions about assault classifications, K2 smuggling, tablet-related contraband, and whether counseling records would remain confidential. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to canine-related bills. Testimony supported creating a fund for retired police dogs and expanding emergency care training for working dogs injured in the line of duty. Speakers described police dogs as partners who locate suspects, missing persons, drugs, and weapons, and said retirement and medical costs are currently borne by handlers or nonprofits. The committee also heard testimony in favor of a purple alert system for missing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with advocates citing wandering risks, drowning dangers, and data from other states showing faster recovery times. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to expand the definition of sexual assault by an officer to cover situations beyond formal custody, including investigations and other encounters where police have coercive power. Advocates for sex workers and anti-trafficking organizations said the change would close a loophole, protect vulnerable people, and address documented abuses. In addition, testimony was taken on a bill to protect Massachusetts residents from federal surveillance through fusion centers, with critics calling for stronger oversight of BRIC and related databases. Representative Jeff Turco also testified on bills to change POST Commission membership, arguing for more law enforcement representation.

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• The interesting thing about this part of code is this is criminal code that we're dealing with, and in
• And they usually do not have the ability in the field to determine the veracity of the statements of
• County and a portion of Canyon County. I appreciate your interest in this. House Bill 683.
• County and a portion of Canyon County. I appreciate your interest in this. House bill 6-83.
• Some facilities put their financial gain above the safety of our children.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

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• > Minnesota</c> banks of the University of Minnesota banks of the University of Minnesota campus.<00:
• I maybe it's more of a statement than a question, but I know I've seen a lot of your projects when you
• I I maybe it's more of a statement<00:37:19.359><c> than</c><00:37:19.520><c> a</c><00:37:19.760><c>
• cleaners</c><00:48:10.480><c> or</c> number of locations of dry cleaners or number of locations of dry
• <c> in</c> requests tens of millions of dollars in requests tens of millions of dollars in asset<01:14

Bills: HF3220

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• That bill addressed urban renewal districts and the addition of new construction in the budgets of fire
• I know in previous years, we've had issues with only one person being on the statement of purpose, so
• I just wanted to clarify that there is a... ...being on the statement of purpose, so I just wanted to
• fee of 2% and then interest is collected on that late payment.
• When the taxes are paid, but a couple of counties decided to keep those fees and interest funds.

Committee: Senate Local Government and Taxation

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• Then the second question is in the area of kind of like these agreements, these easements— is part of
• You would, you know, if you find any kind of archaeological or other points of interest, we would definitely
• You would, you know, if you find any kind of archaeological or other points of interest, we would definitely
• You would, you know, if you find any kind of archaeological or other points of interest, we would definitely
• Any kind of archaeological or other points of interest, we would definitely address it during the construction

Summary: The hearing opened with committee procedures and then took up SB 1, relating to vegetation management near utility lines. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it would shift rights, responsibilities, and liability onto the state and private landowners. Hawaiian Electric supported the measure with amendments, describing it as a first step to address wildfire risk and improve public safety and system reliability. The Hawaii Farm Bureau and Command Schools both raised concerns that the bill could impose significant costs, liability, and access burdens on farmers, ranchers, and other landowners, especially where easements are old or unclear. Life of the Land argued the issue belongs before the Public Utilities Commission, and PUC staff explained that the commission is already reviewing Hawaiian Electric’s wildfire mitigation plan and vegetation management in a docket, with a decision expected by September and public meetings scheduled for April 23 and 24. Committee members questioned the need for legislation versus negotiated solutions, and witnesses said private parties could potentially renegotiate easements without statute. The committee then heard HB 1296, relating to disaster recovery. DLNR and OPSD supported the bill, saying it would ease regulatory burdens in post-disaster rebuilding and help speed permit review. Testimony and member questions focused on the bill’s five-year rebuilding timeline, the role of the coastal zone/SMA process, and how long permit reviews typically take; OPSD said SMA major/use permits generally take about six months, while minor permits are faster. Members also discussed whether the bill would apply to existing structures damaged in disasters and whether the amendments from the Attorney General’s office and OPSD were acceptable; no objections were raised. Finally, the committee heard SB 1170, relating to the expeditious redevelopment and development of affordable rental housing. HHFDC supported the bill, and testimony from a Maui affordable housing project said the measure is needed to rebuild the Weinberg Court Apartments, a 63-unit affordable project in Lahaina, using insurance funds rather than government money. Members asked whether the bill would help existing affordable rental projects damaged before the enactment of related coastal rules, and the response was that the bill is aimed at existing structures damaged during events and intended to speed rebuilding of affordable housing.

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• Just another—so, but it sounds like you've answered my question, but I mean given the lack of interest
• And further, the elimination of the interest and dividends tax, which will save the residents of New
• There's been a lot of interest in having that question answered, but it turns out it's a very difficult
• It's in the interest of public health.
• It's in the interest of public health.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• solutions to the problem of school safety, the problem of public safety, the problem of mental health
• </c> the state of Minnesota, the lack of the state of Minnesota, the lack of leadership<00:03:45.920>
• Ignore the voice of all of the other legislators, all of the other districts, and just skip straight
• that's sort of the same language that I've seen out of Republican House votes uh in favor of uh Republican
• ><c> uh</c> of those kind of proposals, but it's uh of those kind of proposals, but it's uh that<00:07