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• </c> have the option of of recessing a here have the option of of recessing a here hearing<00:40:28.280
• It won't be a problem, but right now, when they have a backlog of bills to even get to printing, printing
• </c> so there's a couple of ways first of all so there's a couple of ways first of all everyone<01:10
• </c> number of M with DHHS Department of number of M with DHHS Department of Health<01:47:23.679><c>
• is a found violation of the code of of of conduct<02:24:20.399><c> and</c><02:24:20.520><c> there</c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.

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• of move on with the content of the agenda today.
• </c><00:03:46.280><c> of</c> that we'll be hearing a number of of that we'll be hearing a number of of
• March</c><00:04:05.400><c> 27th</c> favor of approval of the March 27th favor of approval of the March
• </c> impact of these types of non-cognitive impact of these types of non-cognitive skills<00:08:56.440
• So a lot of focus, so a lot of need there, but I think we can be proud of a lot of focus as well.

Bills: HF2582 , HF2266 , HF2518 , HF2039 , HF1941

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• </c> portfolio of about 700 units of portfolio of about 700 units of affordable<00:36:34.640><c> Workforce
• <00:53:28.319><c> well</c> letter in support of of SB 173 as well letter in support of of SB 173 as well
• of theart of<01:00:10.400><c> the</c> of the of the apartments<01:00:12.119><c> after</c><01:00:12.319
• of all of your just in to be respectful of all of your time<01:03:21.440><c> I</c><01:03:21.520><c>
• of the topography of the land.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> portions of of black and white portions of of black and white legislation<00:34:13.240><c> written
• </c> of the storm. of the storm.
• </c> way of life. way of life.
• </c> of sapere aude. of sapere aude.
• c> Board</c><02:07:03.200><c> of</c><02:07:03.280><c> Barber</c> of the Minnesota Board of Barber of

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, um uh signs of all of you as well.
• Do you want me to do all of<00:10:26.560><c> them?</c> of them? of them?
• When you think of our district, think of 40% of our students are Black, 25% of our students are Hispanic
• One out of five students, four out of six students, two out of four students, one out of five students
• ><c> out</c><01:24:52.159><c> of</c> four out of six students, two out of four out of six students, two

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of all of these people.
• The part of the problem is the backlog and asset preservation for all of our prisons and our programs
• Um, the part of the problem is the<02:29:30.000><c> backlog</c><02:29:30.479><c> and</c><02:29:30.640
• for the backlog and asset preservation for all<02:29:32.319><c> of</c><02:29:32.399><c> our</c><02:29
• <02:36:14.240><c> out</c><02:36:14.479><c> of</c> of out of of out of any<02:36:16.240><c> league</c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It was chosen because of the date of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
• We pray for the souls of the millions and millions of victims of this brutality.
• Proclamation State of Florida Executive Office of the Governor Tallahassee To the Honorable Members of
• or of a communication from the Governor or as introduced by two thirds of the membership of each legislature
• Now, therefore, I Ron DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• If you have any copies of written testimony with you, you may hand them to one of our committee staff
• defining moments of our history.
• That property was taken as part of an eminent domain due to the construction of 495.
• Chairman, members of the Transportation Subcommittee.
• This is such an honorable piece of legislation as Mr.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing with House Chair Jim Arciero and Senate Co-Chair Brendan Crighton presiding. The committee heard testimony on two bills. The first, House Bill 4723, would designate a bridge in honor of the Ferreira Brothers. Christopher Pereira gave extensive family testimony describing the brothers’ World War II service, their postwar community work, and the family’s immigrant background. He said the bridge naming would be a fitting tribute, and noted support from the Chumsford Board of Selectmen. Representative Rodney Elliott also spoke in support as a co-sponsor, praising the family’s military and civic service. Representative Vanaugh Howard was called but did not testify due to technical issues. The second bill, House 4691, was described by Representative Steven Hawkins as a bipartisan effort with Representative Pease to address and commemorate the harms suffered by veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Hawkins said the measure recognizes the sacrifices of affected veterans and should be straightforward. No other testimony was offered on the bill, and no questions were raised by committee members. After hearing testimony on both bills, the committee took no recorded votes during the transcript. The hearing concluded with a motion to adjourn, a second, and adjournment.

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• I've seen the benefits of it.
• It's going to be hard to keep sediment out of any type of rivers, stream, or basin. on my next water
• It's going to be hard to keep sediment out of any type of rivers, stream, or basin. I have to try.
• I know a lot of people that pay a lot of money for river silt. Yep.
• And the waiter spilled a glass of red wine right down the back of his new seersucker.

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and first took up HCR 74 by Representative Beham, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission. The author said the proposal would mirror the existing Louisiana-Ireland trade commission and serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, insurance, economic development, and the arts. Members asked about the commission’s purpose and whether members would be paid; the author said they would not be compensated. Representative Marcelle spoke in support, citing the benefits of the Ireland commission, and the committee reported HCR 74 favorably without objection. The committee then considered SCR 38 by Senator Klein-Peter, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 relating to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. Technical amendments to the title were offered and adopted. The senator explained the measure was tied to a separate study commission he had created to address water quality and sediment issues in the Atchafalaya Basin, which he said were contributing to stagnant hypoxia and harming the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment, dredging, runoff, and possible ways to manage river silt, and Representative Marcelle expressed interest in the water-quality effort. The resolution was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 495 by Senator Klein-Peter on campaign finance disclosures. The bill would raise the threshold for unitemized contributions from $200, change the definition of participation in elections to focus on making expenditures, extend the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, allow leadership PACs to pay for replacing or cleaning items damaged in connection with public office, and treat the second party primary as an election for filing purposes. The author said the bill was shortened from a much larger draft after working with ethics staff and was intended to make reporting more practical for campaigns and PACs. The transcript cuts off before any final action on SB 495 is shown.

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• ' notice on top of that.
• Yeah, I think of Mr.
• Yeah, I think of Mr.
• I think there's a lot of mercy built into this in terms of the payment plans.
• And certainly, with the cost of repairs on cars, nobody even wants the headache of an insurance claim

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 927 from Representative Mark Sauter, who described it as a public safety measure aimed at addressing unpaid traffic infractions and improving accountability on Idaho roads. He said the bill responds to a growing backlog of unpaid traffic fines, estimated at about $23 million across roughly 125,000 cases, and would reinstate driver’s license suspension for unpaid traffic infractions after a notice period and implementation delay. He emphasized that the bill includes protections such as payment plans, limited driving privileges for work and medical emergencies, and a carve-out for non-traffic matters like parking violations. Committee members asked about reciprocity with other states, probation and collection practices, and whether the bill would apply to parking tickets or other non-traffic fees. Sauter said the bill is limited to Idaho’s own traffic infractions and does not address out-of-state reciprocity. Matthew Condi of AAA testified in support, saying the bill balances mercy with accountability and supports public safety by encouraging payment of fines while preserving essential driving privileges. He also noted the bill would help Idaho do its part under interstate compact obligations. Representative Nicholson moved to send House Bill 927 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. After brief discussion and comments from members, including support for stronger enforcement of traffic laws, the committee voted unanimously to advance the bill. The motion carried and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• ' notice on top of that.
• Yeah, I think of Mr.
• I think there's a lot of mercy built into this in terms of the payment plans.
• And certainly, with the cost of repairs on cars, nobody even wants the headache of an insurance claim
• First of all, this kind of seems to be a thing we're struggling with everywhere.

Committee: House Transportation and Defense

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• SB 78 would authorize the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs to allow a
• Chairman and members, SB 78 would authorize the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veteran
• It further allows the transfer of the certificate-of-need beds for this purpose for no more than 100
• But unfortunately, the Western Union schooner is in an ill state of repair.

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Summary: The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up three veteran-related bills. SB 78 would allow the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs to authorize a nonprofit retirement community serving only veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses to create veteran- and spouse-designated nursing home beds in a skilled nursing facility, including transfer of certificate-of-need beds within 100 miles. The Air Force Enlisted Village CEO testified in support, saying it would add needed skilled nursing care to their continuum; the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1280, a broad veterans bill that modernizes employment and training programs, renames the program the Veterans Florida Opportunity Program, creates a job-training grant program, adjusts reimbursement caps, expands university/agriculture training stipends for veteran spouses, provides various fee reliefs, waives a one-time state business filing fee for veterans, and expands veterans’ treatment courts. Two amendments were adopted: one changed the state flagship designation to the SS American Victory and allowed disabled veteran designation on specialty plates via a DV embossing, while removing outdated references; the second removed hunting and fishing license provisions due to funding concerns. Veterans Florida representatives waved in support, and the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. Finally, SB 1282 created a public records exemption for information submitted to the Veterans Florida Opportunity Program when veterans are developing business opportunities, protecting trade secrets and related sensitive information from disclosure. Veterans Florida supported the measure, and after brief debate the bill was reported favorably. The committee then briefly reconsidered the vote for recording purposes and adjourned without further business.

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• use of it.
• of duty.
• Carlos Solorzano, CEO of the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco and CEO of the Latin America
• I'm here to speak in strong support of SB 1103, what we call the Repair Act.
• SB 1103, the Repair Act, answers that fear by preserving a clear record of the facts.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on artificial intelligence, child safety, mental health, and privacy. SB 574 by Senator Umberg would require transparency and human oversight when attorneys, judges, and court neutrals use AI; it drew support from privacy advocates and committee members, with no opposition. SB 1276, the End Child Exploitation Act, would update child sexual exploitation laws to cover live-streamed and AI-generated abuse material and clarify that viewing such content can be criminally punishable; prosecutors, child advocacy groups, and others supported it, while no one appeared in opposition despite opposition on file. SB 813 would create a California AI standards and safety commission and a voluntary two-tier certification framework for AI safety standards; supporters said it would create scalable, independent oversight, while TechNet and CalChamber opposed it as duplicative, under-defined, and likely to create a de facto mandate. The committee discussed market pressure, federal preemption concerns, and the role of voluntary standards, but no final vote was taken in the excerpt. Senator Padilla also presented SB 300, which would strengthen protections for minors from sexually explicit chatbot content by moving from a reasonableness standard to an affirmative duty to prevent such exposure and to prohibit facilitation. Supporters said new evidence showed greater risks and that companies can and should build stronger safeguards; opponents, including TechNet and CCIA, argued the bill was premature because SB 243 had only recently taken effect and warned it could create strict-liability-like exposure. Padilla then presented SB 903, which would bar AI chatbots from being advertised as therapists, require licensed clinician oversight and informed consent for AI use in psychotherapy, and protect patient confidentiality; it received broad support from mental health professionals and labor groups, while industry and health associations were opposed unless amended over triage and crisis-detection language. The committee members emphasized the need for human judgment in mental health care and noted ongoing negotiations on amendments. The committee also heard SB 1119, a companion to AB 2020, which would require annual risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, default child settings, parental controls, limits on data use, public incident reporting, and third-party audits for chatbots used by children. Supporters argued the bill would address documented harms and improve transparency, while industry groups objected to ambiguous standards, liability exposure, and the private right of action. A roll call vote was taken on SB 1119 after quorum was established; the motion to pass to Appropriations succeeded on a 5-1 vote, with one no vote and the measure left on call for absent members. Finally, SB 354, a privacy bill for insurance consumers, would modernize outdated insurance privacy rules, bar sale of personal information, and expand consumer rights to know, correct, and delete data. Supporters said it would implement Proposition 24’s privacy mandate, while a large coalition of insurers, agents, brokers, and related businesses opposed unless amended, mainly seeking a small-business exemption and narrower treatment of publicly available information; members and the author said negotiations were ongoing and the bill had already been substantially revised.

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• Prior to being the CEO of Teachers of Tomorrow, I was a superintendent of some of the largest school
• And we have all of those, at least in my current situation, we have all of the benefits of each one of
• of success of our students.
• Two of our buildings need costly air conditioning repairs.
• , $80,000 on electrical repairs, and $70,000 on plumbing, which is a grand total of $1,271,000.

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.

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• They are very proud of the history of that building.
• thoughtful consideration of our part of it.
• all of us, of what we do.
• I am the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the State Office of Risk Management.
• Some of that is due to better use of technology, but that's not all of it.

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee began with Article I budget items for the Secretary of State. LBB staff outlined recommendations that would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million, including changes to HAVA funding, removal of one-time business system replacement money, and a rider directing the agency to use Fund 5095 first. Secretary Jane Nelson and staff then defended several exceptional items, especially additional staffing for elections and business filings, a new website, digitization of records, cybersecurity tools, and renovation of the James Earl Rudder Building. Members focused heavily on election administration, cross-checking voter rolls, Harris County complaints, call-center response times, and whether online voter registration should be expanded. No votes were taken; the discussion was informational and budget-focused. The committee then heard the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB presented a recommended $2.4 million decrease for the governor’s office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs driven by one-time funding and unexpended balances, while still preserving major border security funding and victim assistance funding. Governor’s staff emphasized Texas’ economic growth, the importance of border security, and efforts to seek federal reimbursement for the roughly $11 billion Texas has spent on border operations. Members discussed whether shifting National Guard deployment to federal control could reduce state costs, and they also reviewed the music incubator program, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, and the semiconductor innovation consortium. Staff highlighted a $5 million late-added request for grants to protect nonprofits from violence and terrorism. Again, the exchange was largely explanatory, with no formal action. Finally, the committee took up the Texas Facilities Commission and lease payments for revenue bonds. LBB recommended major reductions overall, including removal of border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, but added money for higher utility costs, renovation of the Rudder Building, and additional facilities staff. George Purcell also noted stable maintenance-and-renewal funding and new riders related to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building, tenant communications, and space utilization. For lease payments, LBB recommended a smaller appropriation tied to revenue-bond costs allocated across agencies. The discussion was informational, with members asking about the Rudder Building renovation, border wall progress, and capital complex construction timelines; no votes were recorded.

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• Because of the cost of them.
• And therefore, that it belongs in this bill because of the, of the, of the, of the, of the, you know,
• , hundreds of thousands of assets.
• thousands, hundreds of thousands of assets.
• Florida or out of the state of Florida.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, I think asking for an accommodation of up to a maximum of 14 days is not out of the realm of requesting
• kind of a choice of what is a better bank for you, but kind of thing.
• So Chairman Weninger, any member of, you know, the state of Arizona, employee of the state of Arizona
• For the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, a single car repair or medical bill can
• For the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, a single car repair or medical bill can

Committee: House House Commerce Committee of Reference

Summary: The House Commerce Committee heard House Bill 2181, which would extend the deadline for funeral establishments or responsible individuals to complete and submit death certificates. The committee adopted an amendment reducing the maximum extension to 14 days and clarifying that the medical certification deadline for health care providers excludes weekends and holidays. Testimony from a mortuary owner and the sponsor described delays caused by doctors’ schedules, county processing, holidays, and families needing more time; some members argued the bill did not address the underlying accountability problems for doctors and counties, while others supported the added flexibility. HB 2181 was approved 6-4-1 with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 2682, which creates a DES rental assistance program providing up to two months or $5,000 in aid and appropriates $5 million from the general fund for administration. Supporters said the bill would help families facing short-term crises stay housed, reduce evictions, and serve as a preventive measure that could save money downstream; a constituent testified in Spanish about receiving emergency rental help after falling behind. Some members raised concerns about the program’s cost, the limited target population, and whether seniors should be included, while others supported it as a pilot and asked for possible amendments. HB 2682 passed 7-4. House Bill 2698, which creates a rental assistance study committee to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs and repeals the committee in 2028, was heard next and passed on a 7-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2476, revising CPA certification and reciprocity requirements by creating multiple pathways to licensure and updating related rules and fees. Supporters said the bill would help address a CPA workforce shortage and align Arizona with other states; after questions about whether the bill made licensure harder or easier, the committee unanimously approved HB 2476, 11-0. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2308, which would bar dental insurers and certain holding companies from owning dental practices. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill would prevent conflicts of interest and preserve separation between payers and providers, while Delta Dental opposed the measure as overbroad and potentially burdensome for nonprofit insurers and investors. After discussion about private equity, nonprofit charity care, and vertical integration, the bill was approved 8-0 with three members present. The committee then started House Bill 2118 on mobile food vendors, with the sponsor and food truck operators arguing it would streamline duplicate local permitting, while cities and some vendors opposed it as a loss of local oversight and control; testimony continued, but no final action on HB 2118 appears in the excerpt.

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• um needs of the state of Minnesota.
• That's an example of one of the cars?
• of Library of of American Association of Library of of School<00:24:56.960><c> Librarians</c><00:24:
• So the impact of all of requirements.
• But, do more of these types of bills.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of one of their unpredictable supply of one of their most<00:10:40.120><c> important</c><00:10:40.640
• of it produced out of state.
• of those and so that's why this is of of those and so that's why this is part<00:26:21.560><c> of</c
• </c><00:39:03.520><c> stress</c> are one of the causes of their stress are one of the causes of their
• of our list of testifiers.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• born not of words but of deeds.'
• </c> proud of the fact that of that amount proud of the fact that of that amount about<00:19:58.400><
• of of of of and certainly the experience of of of of members<00:53:36.319><c> that</c><00:53:36.559>
• of of the uh Where do we stand in terms of of the uh the<00:59:29.119><c> alleged</c><00:59:29.599><
• <c> in</c><01:02:32.640><c> economic</c> tens of billions of dollars in economic tens of billions of

Bills: HF3580 , HF3566

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, depredation, crop damage, wolf compensation, elk damage, state funding, agricultural protection, trespass, criminal penalties, farm equipment, agricultural land, 1183, house