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• the things we've been doing already, and we're hoping that this funding can help make our form standardized
• Starting this fiscal year in FY 25, the Court of Appeals adopted national timeliness standards set by
• We got to be up to your standard then.
• Standards by 2026?
• So, it is on a case-by-case basis when you're trying to meet those standards, depending on what that

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• insurance requirements for watercraft rentals, charters, and peer-to-peer sharing, including coverage standards
• It's my... ...peer-to-peer sharing, including coverage standards, protections, and compliance rules.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• available to support new facilities, as long as there's commitment to equitable access and other standards
• are available to support new facilities as long as their commitment to equitable access and other standards

Summary: The Massachusetts Youth Sports Working Group held a public hearing and working group meeting focused on finalizing recommendations for youth sports regulation. Members first approved the minutes from the April 27 public hearing and the April 7 working group meeting by roll call votes. The group then discussed and approved a health and safety protocol recommendation from the children’s subcommittee. The updated language broadened the state’s authority from concussion-specific rules to protocols covering injuries and health risks more generally, including issues such as heat and related emergency responses. Members noted that this could also encompass emergency action plans for sports events. The recommendation passed by roll call. Next, the group considered two recommendations from the parents, money, sports, and facilities subcommittee. The first would prohibit facilities or organizations from banning parents or family members from recording youth sports events, reflecting concerns about private streaming requirements. The second would direct the state agency to work across government on a grant program offering low- to zero-interest capital funding for organizations or facilities that meet youth sports access benchmarks. Both recommendations were approved by roll call. No public testimony was offered beyond a few attendees indicating they were only observing, and the meeting adjourned after a final call for comment.

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• It requires the same standards to do that as it does to raise the mill levy rate.
• It ties back to 802 where those standards are set.

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 6, 2026, and first approved the minutes from its March 2 and March 3 meetings. The committee then heard RS 33625 from Speaker Moyle, who said it was intended to address property tax issues in fast-growing areas by allowing taxing districts to use the prior year’s mill levy rate, raising the cap from 8% to 15% for cities under 30,000 and related EMS/fire districts, ending future foregone balances while allowing a larger current capture of existing foregone, and giving voters a way to use the initiative process to lower city or county budgets. After brief questions about the population threshold, the committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee next took up RS 3357, which Representative Monks presented on behalf of Representative Manwaring. Monks said the proposal concerns how the homeowners exemption is calculated when property sales occur, and would remove the current proration requirement because counties and assessors have found it difficult and inconsistent to administer. He said counties and assessors had been consulted and preferred this version. The committee voted to introduce RS 3357 as well. RS 3357 had initially been held because the sponsor was unavailable, but the committee agreed to proceed with Monks presenting it. Members also clarified that RS 33625 was public once introduced. The chair announced there would be no committee meeting on Monday and adjourned the meeting.

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• So, you know, our vision is to maintain the highest standard of safety, integrity, and fairness in all
• It's always been that way, and we want to certainly uphold those high standards.

Keywords: 914, all

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• session-by-session mentor schedule and directs the Department of Education to establish program standards
• and develop a standard mentor-mentee contract template.

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered three bills. SB 1318, relating to the Florida tax credit scholarship program, made a technical clarification that any remaining funds in a closed scholarship account revert but do not revert to the state; it passed favorably without debate. The committee then took up CS for SB 1690 on child care and early learning services, which updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, and clarifies rulemaking authority through an adopted amendment shifting rulemaking language to the State Board of Education. During discussion, Senator Berman raised a question about removing a parent-notification requirement related to leaving children in vehicles, and the sponsor agreed to follow up. The committee reported the bill favorably after the amendment was adopted. The committee also considered SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion and narrowed mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment allocation funds. Two appearance forms were filed in support, and the bill was reported favorably after the amendment was adopted. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked staff and recognized Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, with members applauding her service. Senators later requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on the bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• This bill revises general education core standards for public post-secondary institutions by adding technology
• This bill revises general education core standards for public post-secondary institutions by adding technology

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary considered several items. First, it took up SB 1694 on technology education, which would revise postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction, including computer science and artificial intelligence concepts. An amendment was adopted that shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core requirement and instead required technology-integrated core courses to include digital literacy, AI applications, and related topics such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity where applicable. The amendment also added guidance for high school computer science courses that include AI, emphasizing critical evaluation, limitations, and ethical use. After brief discussion, the committee voted to report CS for SB 1694 favorably. The committee then approved confirmation of the appointments on Tabs 1 through 2 by a single favorable vote. Next, it considered SPB 7038, a proposed committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development covering tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about changes to CIE licensure/jurisdiction and dual enrollment expansion; the sponsor said the bill affects institutions rather than individual courses and is intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment or funding needs. A Florida Dental Association representative testified in information only, urging preservation of the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE oversight. The committee adopted a motion to submit the proposal as a committee bill and then reported SPB 7038 favorably. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• record, from District 8, there's not any separate mechanism in this, so it would just go through any standard
• Is there any verification that that is based on a standard amount?

Committee: House General Laws

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• includes important reporting requirements to the Legislature by the EDD and the Division of Labor Standards
• includes important reporting requirements to the Legislature by the EDD and the Division of Labor Standards

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard three bills. AB 1136 would provide workers who are detained or deported by ICE with five unpaid days to handle immigration-related matters and up to 12 months of unpaid leave in detention/deportation cases, with an amendment allowing employers to require use of other leave first and a requirement to restore workers to their prior position once legal status is proven. Support came from labor groups including the California Federation of Labor Unions and SEIU California, while opposition came from the Association of California School Administrators and others who raised concerns about the length of the rehire period and impacts on public education and employers. Committee members described the bill as a necessary response to current immigration enforcement conditions, and the Senate amendments were concurred in. AB 1514, the committee’s cleanup bill for AB 5, would extend the sunset on the licensed manicurist exemption by three years and the commercial fisherman exemption by five years, while adding reporting requirements from EDD and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement on misclassification and unemployment claims. There were no witnesses in support or opposition, though one member noted the importance of continuing to work on manicurist issues, especially for API women in the industry. The committee approved concurrence in the Senate amendments. AB 406, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Chavira, makes technical and clarifying changes to prior legislation related to leave for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violence. The bill adjusts enforcement timelines between the Civil Rights Department and the Labor Commissioner, adds sunset dates to certain Labor Code sections, and aligns paid sick leave language with a new Government Code section. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted to concur in the Senate amendments. All three bills ultimately received unanimous committee approval and were reported out.

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• The problem is we didn't have a uniform standard for collecting that data.
• I think what we're doing here in this process is saying let's have some standards across all applications

Summary: The committee heard SB 756, authored by Senator Skinner, which would expand reporting and accountability for California’s film and television tax credit program. The senator said the bill is intended to improve equity and transparency by requiring the California Film Commission to collect better demographic and geographic data, including workers’ zip codes and veteran status, using existing payroll and third-party systems without adding new mandates. Supporters said the information is needed to evaluate whether the state’s film incentive benefits California workers and communities, especially in areas like South Los Angeles. Public testimony was limited. Dylan Hoffman, on behalf of California Arts Advocates, testified in support. No opposition testimony was presented. Committee members, including Assembly Member Quirk-Silva and Assembly Member McKinnor, voiced support and emphasized the need for standardized data collection and stronger oversight of the tax credit program. The author also noted recent staffing increases at the Film Commission to help monitor the program. The committee moved the bill on a motion and second, and SB 756 passed out of committee with a due pass recommendation to the Appropriations Committee. The roll call was recorded as 8-0, with one member not present in voting.

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• I don't think that's standard. Um, they just did this in St. Clair County not too long ago.
• That's a standard thing. The rest of those things, that is our thought, and it’s hard.

Bills: SB314

Committee: House Shelby County Legislation

Keywords: motor vehicle fees, Shelby County, law enforcement funding, registration fees, county commission, 1136, house, all

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• The reason we believe this is that publicizing rents will allow an artificially standardized pricing
• pricing in to develop in an standardized pricing in to develop in an area<03:42:57.680><c> um</c><03
• It could also potentially encompass the calculation of voucher payment standards set forth by housing
• It could also potentially encompass the calculation of voucher payment standards set forth by housing
• that it's up to that standard but still that it's up to that standard but still meets<04:36:35.680><c

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That is the standard I would uphold myself to.
• That is the standard I would uphold myself to.
• That is the standard I would uphold myself to.
• </c> legal standard required. legal standard required.
• <02:28:46.400><c> are</c><02:28:46.560><c> applied,</c> standards are applied, standards are applied,

Committee: Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 640 for Juanita Rio Colón to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Public testimony and the nominee’s remarks strongly emphasized her water-system management background, Native Hawaiian stewardship values, and representation for Molokai. Committee members praised her qualifications and neighbor-island perspective, and also discussed broader concerns about reforming the Water Commission, including a separate bill to create a more independent authority and reduce politics in water decisions. Colón said she supported the restructuring effort and would serve with integrity and attention to constitutional water rights and climate resilience. The committee then heard GM 639 for Moses Haia III to the same commission. DLNR and OHA testified, and Haia described his long legal career, prior work on the Waihole contested case, and experience with Native Hawaiian rights and water law. Members asked about his ability to serve impartially given his advocacy background; Haia acknowledged that some may perceive a conflict from his prior work but said he did not believe it was a reasonable conflict and would follow the law and balance competing interests. The discussion again returned to the proposed Water Commission restructuring, which Haia said he supported as a way to provide independence and balance. Next, the committee considered GM 649 for Gilbert Coloma to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. DLNR and other testifiers explained that this was a new interstate commission created under the 2024 act, with Hawaii joining six U.S. states to address fisheries issues across state boundaries. Coloma, a commercial fisher from Hilo, said he brought more than 40 years of industry, cultural, and traditional experience and would represent Hawaii’s fishing communities. Members asked about the commission’s structure, meeting rotation, and funding, and were told the state covers dues through special funds. The committee also briefly took up GM 692 for Riley Smith’s reappointment to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported him, while Sierra Club Hui raised concerns about prior decisions affecting Native Hawaiian rights and public trust resources. Smith said he supported more residential uses in East Kapolei if the necessary planning and environmental review changes were made, and he began responding to questions about prior BLNR litigation before the transcript cut off.

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• What if we just change that to EPA standards?
• So we are in our regulations already have cleanup standards in there.
• What if we just change that to EPA standards?
• What if we just change that to EPA standards?
• What if we just change that to EPA standards?

Bills: SB2613 , SB2543 , SB2398 , SB2046 , SB2800 , SB2818 , SB2973 , SB2367 , SB2907 , SB3067 , SB3053 , SB2944 , SB2074 , SB2596

Committee: House Water & Land

Keywords: public school land transfer, Department of Education, DOE, land conveyance, fee simple title, tax map key, TMK, Act 307, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, Act 139, Board of Land and Natural Resources, BLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, DLNR, Kauai, Maui, Honolulu, Kaimuki Middle School, Wilcox Elementary School, school property

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2613, SD1, HD1, relating to public school land transfer. The Attorney General’s office and the Department of Education supported the bill’s technical cleanup of Act 307, but strongly opposed a new provision that would convey school parcels containing public and school library facilities to the Hawaii State Public Library System. They argued the added transfer language conflicted with Act 307’s purpose of consolidating school land for more efficient school operations, and said existing law already allows co-located library use through rights of entry, licenses, or other agreements. The library system supported the bill and said it was trying to resolve longstanding operational conflicts on shared school-campus libraries, especially where public access, construction, and campus safety issues arise. Members questioned whether the Board of Education should simply mediate the dispute, whether the bill was the right solution, and whether a formal memorandum of agreement might be a better approach than a land transfer. The library system described years of difficulty coordinating with DOE on projects and said it needed a clearer process to complete work and spend CIP funds. Discussion also touched on a Kauai parcel in the bill, identified as a tennis court, and whether resurfacing could be completed before any transfer. The Attorney General indicated that if the goal is to preserve library uses while keeping title with the state, DLNR or another documented arrangement may be more appropriate than transferring fee title to the library system. The committee then heard SB 2543 SD2 HD1, relating to state construction projects. DAGS supported the measure, and the Hawaii Ironworkers Stabilization Fund and Hawaii Building Construction Trade Council strongly supported it, saying the bill would help spot-check high-cost projects and reduce waste from overruns and delays. One testifier opposed the bill, arguing the proposed construction manager role was too limited and that DAGS needed more training, decentralized authority, and better internal decision-making rather than a new layer of oversight. Supporters said the bill was intended as a pilot program to address repeated cost overruns and improve accountability on state construction projects.

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• So it'd be in accordance with, um, I think Department of Health has, um, uh, some decibel standards,
• :46.640><c> Affairs</c> Commerce and Consumer Affairs development and implementation of pilotage standards
• </c> of the port pilot licensing standards of the port pilot licensing standards and<00:45:15.040><c>
• </c><00:45:24.400><c> am</c> ensures that pilot license standards am ensures that pilot license standards
• , but I think to some concern standards, but I think to some concern if<02:24:06.560><c> we</c><02:24

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• The Florida Labor Standards Act is in place, as well as state law.
• And who will be held accountable if those standards are violated?
• I'm just asking for the same thing for the standard breads.
• The standard breads have a stakes racing permit. Here's the problem with that.
• It's non-weight. standard breads. The standard breads have a steaks racing permit.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed. On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.

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• responsibilities, this is summarized from Century Code, but we are asked to develop statewide IT standards
• enforcement mechanism if there are entities that are trying to cut corners or not complying with standards
• Moving on to recommended changes to the operating standards for emergency services communications.
• Moving on to recommended changes to the operating standards for emergency services communications.
• While certain specific operating standards were discussed during the ESC3's meeting this past June, it

Committee: Joint Information Technology Committee

Keywords: 908, all

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• We talked about the federal aspect in adopting those types of standards here in the state, but we also
• We talked about adopting federal standards.
• the proposed designation process is to create a pathway to add new 988 centers while specifying standards
• All of these, again, have to meet the federal and state standards and requirements for their Medi-Cal
• I think of it as establishing certain standards and protocols to be able to ensure that the organizations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The change across all means of financing is due to standard statewide adjustments, such as increases
• And we actually work and resubmit those ones that are staying multiple days, and it's almost a standard
• now that they're staying more than 24 hours versus the standard of less than 24 hours before.
• It is standing up a standard phone number for mobile crisis, and as this service, we see we're seeing
• Today, providers submit their costs in a standardized cost report format.

Committee: House Appropriations

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation on LSU Health Care Services Division and Lallie Kemp Medical Center. Staff reviewed HCSD’s roughly $74.7 million budget, much of it tied to legacy obligations for former LSU hospital systems and support for Lallie Kemp. Committee members asked about prisoner care, risk management costs, declining admissions and emergency visits, and the hospital’s 340B drug program. Lallie Kemp officials explained that prisoner care serves multiple state and local facilities, that lower admissions largely reflect more patients being placed in observation status, and that the in-house 340B program provides major savings to patients and the prison system. Members also asked about care for unhoused patients and the hospital’s discharge practices, and the hospital said social services works to find placement when possible. The committee then moved to the Louisiana Department of Health budget, which was presented as just under $23.5 billion, with Medicaid making up more than 90 percent of the total. The presentation covered the Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health, Office of Behavioral Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, and Medicaid. Major items included the new Rural Health Transformation Program, the transfer of several functions from DCFS to LDH under the One Door initiative, changes to SNAP administration, and large Medicaid adjustments driven by enrollment, utilization, and federal policy changes. Testimony also highlighted the statewide crisis hub and 988, the commodity food program for seniors, women’s health and maternal outcomes, and the department’s efforts to modernize technology and reorganize services. Members questioned LDH officials on a wide range of budget and policy issues, including the rural health grant, crisis services, Medicaid redeterminations, provider taxes, physician and hospital supplemental payments, nursing home rates, HCBS funding, and the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. LDH said the rural health grant would support workforce, technology, and care-delivery improvements; that the crisis hub and mobile crisis units are being expanded to improve access and reduce emergency room use; and that the department is working to keep the SNAP error rate below 6 percent to avoid a projected state cost increase. Officials also said they expect to return next year with additional funding requests for HCBS and other programs, while emphasizing that current budget changes are largely meant to realign funding with actual expenditures and new federal requirements. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• absolutely recognize the public trust that these folks hold, and they should be held to a higher standard
• absolutely recognize the public trust that these folks hold, and they should be held to a higher standard
• absolutely recognize the public trust that these folks hold, and they should be held to a higher standard
• <c> higher</c> police and fire often held to a a higher police and fire often held to a a higher standard
• because of that trust that we standard because of that trust that we talk<00:36:04.040><c> about.

Keywords: 1183, house