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• How would that allow the budget chairman to still make different amounts for different courts?
• and distributees under a non-self-proving will from being entitled to a summary distribution as such
• The remainder of the small estate shall be distributed to the surviving non-common law spouse.
• The estate shall be distributed per the terms of the self-proving will.
• The small estate will pass according to the Alabama deeding and distribution statute.

Bills: SJR 18, SCR 5, SCR 13, SCR 25, SB 3, SB 6, SB 10, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 18, SB 35, SB 388, SB 412, SB 441, SB 495, SB 666, SB 687, SB 706, SB 740, SB 815, SB 842, SB 917, SB 925, SB 995, SB 1006, SB 1281, SB 1300, SB 1379, SB 1451, SB 1902, SJR 36, SJR 18, SJR 12, SCR 13, SCR 25, SCR 5, SCR 22, SB 565, SB 372, SB 495, SB 842, SB 765, SB 62, SB 19, SB 18, SB 666, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 706, SB 847, SB 290, SB 11, SB 10, SB 13, SB 412, SB 441, SB 1248, SB 740, SB 14, SB 1006, SB 504, SB 917, SB 925, SB 388, SB 1902, SB 1121, SB 995, SB 857, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 35, SB 6, SB 815, SB 3, SB 1281, SB 1379, SB 1300, SB 1497, SB 1499, SB 1498, SB 1451, SB 1061, SB 15, SB 65, SB 241, SB 304, SB 402, SB 499, SB 621, SB 974, SB 1023, SB 1024, SB 1025, SB 1106, SB 686, SB 112, SB 371, SB 204, SB 400, SB 609, SB 1447, SB 670, SB 502, SB 427, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1555, SB 1362, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 987, SB 1539, SB 893, SB 447, SB 875, SB 406, SB 509, SB 985, SB 965, SB 17, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 12, SB 24, SB 57, SB 1194, SB 1253, SB 1215, SB 1532, SB 1268, SCR 12, SCR 24, SB 1302, SB 856, SB 650, SB 583, SB 673, SB 840, SJR 18, SB 11, SB 441, SB 10, SB 18, SB 412, SB 495, SR 238, SR 264, SR 266, SR 267, SR 268, SR 270, SR 271, SR 272, SR 278, SB 1169, SB 1169

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming

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• And as I mentioned, the alarming amount of increases in our utility bills that we're seeing all over
• DISTRIBUTED GENERATION, THAT THERE WERE GROUPS OF PEOPLE THAT WERE HOLDING UP THE GRID AND THAT THERE
• "Madam President, distributing energy is already in this very moment lowering energy costs.
• >> MADAM PRESIDENT, DISTRIBUTING ENERGY IS ALREADY IN THIS VERY MOMENT LOWERING ENERGY COSTS.
• We have programs to help you to distribute energy programs that will immediately lower your bills as

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of utility and public service bills and resolutions. A resolution sponsored by Senator Scarcella-Spanton designating April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day was adopted after remarks honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The chamber then moved through several Public Service Law measures focused on utility affordability, consumer protections, and PSC procedures, with some bills laid aside and others advanced. Among the bills passed were measures by Senators Mayer, Cleare, Hinchey, Comrie, and Parker. Debate on the Mayer bill centered on limiting utility expenses and fees recoverable in rate cases; supporters said it was part of a broader package to reform PSC practices, while opponents argued it would not lower current bills and had been softened from earlier versions. The Webb bill creating a residential utility usage monitoring program drew extended debate over whether it would meaningfully reduce costs, who would pay for the program, and whether it could lead to government monitoring of household usage; supporters said it would give consumers more control and transparency, while critics said it would not lower rates. The Gonzalez bill, which would add consumer protections during PSC investigations and delay shutoffs in certain circumstances, also passed after questions about whether it applied to rate cases, with the sponsor saying rate cases were explicitly excluded. Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing affordability, transparency, and consumer protection, and opponents arguing the package would not address immediate rate relief and could burden ratepayers or encourage nonpayment. Senator Tedisco and others criticized PSC appointments and state energy policy, while Democratic sponsors argued the bills were part of a longer-term effort to reform utility regulation and address climate and affordability concerns. The chamber restored multiple bills to the non-controversial calendar before final votes, and the recorded results showed passage of the major utility bills by substantial margins, along with one amendment appeal being ruled nongermane and rejected.

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• This amounted to less than a $50 increase per month for most eligible retirees.
• I'll wait till it's distributed.
• The dollar amount is on page 10 of the bill, $500 million.
• a 90% reduction in the dollar amount.
• Have some amount that has a little bit higher risk, higher return.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• First, in section one, subsection H, it adds the line in accordance with the distribution. policy adopted
• the budget conference committee and we go well we don't know if we have enough money for the full amount
• This bill is relating to public school policies and programs regarding the production or distribution
• That's whether it's AI, that's whether it's real, that's whether they were distributed. voluntarily or
• Many also operate as behavioral health treatment sites and distribute resources like can.

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension

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• They distribute Instagram page.
• So the that distribute such items.
• which authorizes SSPs to distribute which authorizes SSPs to distribute sterile<01:17:43.040>
• distribute to these organizations. distribute to these organizations. Correct. Correct.
• <01:40:12.400> of<01:40:12.719> 3,476 distribution of 3,476 distribution of 3,476 doses

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Of the remaining amount, those students go to the healthcare authority and they go back to PED to be
• And those equations distribute money based on different student counts, based on student poverty from
• But who ultimately makes the decision on where these grant blocks will be distributed?
• Uh, if they're not even sending us the same amount, they would be, uh, undoing their own regulations.
• Again, it goes to um the question of how you distribute money and who, who should get that money.

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• pantries to serve our less fortunate and food-insecure Floridians and to purchase, transport, and distribute
• Members, this bill provides a general permit authorization from DEP for distributed wastewater treatment
• Members, this bill provides a general permit authorization from DEP for distributed wastewater treatment
• Most of us don't even get the amount of water we need to be getting.
• amount of benefit that it was earlier.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard a presentation on its 2025-2026 budget recommendations and adopted the proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee. The chair highlighted major funding items including more than $1.2 billion for water quality and Everglades work, citrus recovery, food bank and pantry grants, wastewater and drinking water loans, beach restoration, flood and sea level rise projects, rural land protection, disaster loans, state facilities repairs, SLERS, accounting system replacement, and continued funding for My Safe Florida Home. Staff were authorized to make technical adjustments, and members were told final proviso project lists would be printed later in the week. The committee then considered several bills and reported them favorably, including SB 796 on DEP general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic-related water quality problems; SB 1162 expanding boating improvement and water access facilities programs; SB 466 implementing the Florida Museum of Black History task force’s selection of West Augustine as the museum site; SB 178 creating a FAMU agronomic study on viable crops for land taken out of production; CS/SB 678 allowing pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; and CS/SB 736 updating the Brownfields program, with a technical amendment adopted. Testimony on these bills was generally supportive, with speakers from affected industries, local governments, and advocacy groups. The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 700, the comprehensive Florida Farm Bill, which included technical agency changes and major policy provisions such as restrictions on additives to public water supplies, labeling requirements for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, drone-related protections for farmland, disaster recovery loan updates, an honest services registry for charities, FFA scholarship and school infrastructure provisions, and a mechanism for state purchase of former solar-converted agricultural land. The water-additive provisions drew extensive debate and testimony from supporters and opponents, including dental professionals, public health advocates, and groups arguing for medical freedom and local control. Despite the controversy and a no vote from Senator Arrington, the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1226 creating a regulatory framework for pet insurance was also reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after members recorded additional votes on several bills.

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• However, a significant amount of sensitive genetic information does not actually communicate medical
• which in turn decreases their chance of developing these life-threatening antibodies. decrease the amount
• Medicare law that allows some abusive durable medical equipment suppliers to charge an unlimited amount
• And for that reason, they will charge excess amounts.
• do it you would just it right in with with what you're doing well it would be an increase in the amount

Bills: SB 53, SB53, SB125, SB315, SB379, SB457, SB541, SB599, SB896, SB921, SB963, SB1038, SB1084, SB1330, SB1461

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, autologous blood donation, direct blood donation, blood bank, hospital, Health and Safety Code, physician order, preoperative blood donation, patient blood reserve, transfusion, surgery

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• Are we sure that the $200 million is the appropriate amount that all of the teachers over with the 10
• I just want to make sure I heard that correctly, but could you talk to us about the amount of funding
• Senator Davis, PICO funds appropriated in the GAA are distributed to all eligible charter schools based
• They've worked through the vast majority of this calendar year because of the amount of work that we
• It also increases the annual distribution to the Small County Outreach Program by $20 million.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved to the conference report on House Bill 501E, the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026-27. Budget chairs presented the major spending areas, describing a $114.5 billion overall budget that they said was fiscally responsible and below the prior year’s spending. Highlights included pay increases and retirement adjustments for public safety employees, education funding for K-12, higher education, health and human services, criminal justice, transportation, environmental programs, and agriculture/regulatory agencies. Members then questioned chairs on several items. In education, senators discussed K-12 declining enrollment funding, teacher salary set-asides, private school scholarship spending, mental health funding, preeminence funding for universities, the Hamilton Center at UF, and charter school PICO funding. In health and human services, questions focused on the iBudget waiver waitlist, provider rates, ADAP/HIV funding and the return of Biktarvy to the formulary, KidCare, rural health funding, SNAP-related IT and error reduction efforts, and the IDD managed care program. In criminal justice, senators asked about correctional officer pay, prison staffing and infrastructure, air conditioning in prisons, juvenile justice facilities, law enforcement recruitment, and court system funding. Environmental and transportation questions covered Florida Forever, water quality, state parks, water projects, housing, elections funding, and emergency management. Several specific actions and explanations were given during debate: the budget includes $8.8 million for state attorney competitive area differentials but no funding for public defender CAD requests; assistant state attorneys will start at $70,000 and assistant public defenders at $65,000; the battery disposal issue was described as a temporary study/preemption approach; and the Senate said the budget does not fund Medicaid expansion, preeminence funding, or the SunBucks Summer EBT state share. Senators also noted that some proposals discussed in committee did not make it into the final budget. The transcript ends with debate statements from members praising the budget process and Chair Hooper, while also expressing concerns about public schools, health care access, affordability, and the lack of funding for certain priorities.

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• In the distribution of state funds space, the bill redirects a $5 million distribution made out of the
• million, which is a racetrack, and Gulfstream Park Racing Association, another racetrack, in the amount
• It's the biggest part of the tax package, one of the largest amounts estimated proportionately.
• top of my head, but you and I were on the committee under Chair McLean, and we spent a significant amount
• So for that one complex alone, this amounts to nearly $7 million in exemptions over that 30-year period

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on April 16, 2025, with one agenda item: PCB WMC-2502, the committee’s tax package. Chair Duggan presented the bill as a broad tax measure covering sales tax, tourist development taxes, ad valorem/VAB procedures, affordable housing property tax changes, tangible personal property, special assessments, fuel taxes, communication services taxes, corporate income tax updates, pari-mutuel/card room taxes, local incentives, and a redistribution of horse industry trust fund money. He also noted emergency rulemaking authority for the Department of Revenue and estimated a recurring state impact of $34.6 million in FY 2025-26. Members questioned several provisions, including the aviation fuel tax repeal, the delay of the natural gas fuel tax, the extension of the local communication services tax freeze, the charitable trust corporate income tax clarification, the reduction in card room taxes, and the affordable housing changes tied to the Live Local Act. Public testimony included support from airlines, UPS, child care management, and others, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association opposed the lifeguard/TDT change, the Florida Association of Counties and Florida League of Cities opposed the missing-middle exemption changes, and local government representatives raised concerns about revenue impacts and the loss of local opt-out authority. The committee also adopted Amendment 1 by Representative Rizzo, which limits certain special assessments on RV parks when based on square footage. During debate, members split on some provisions but generally supported the package, with comments focused on aviation competitiveness, preschool assessment relief, lifeguard funding, affordable housing, and the horse industry funding shift. Representative Duggan closed by emphasizing that the bill was only the beginning of the process and would continue through conference and floor consideration. The committee then voted 16-1 to report PCB WMC-2502 favorably, with Representative Alvarez voting no.

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• Meal amount next year it's going to need to be different, needing to keep up with that.
• So, we would think at least this amount could be covered by federal funding.
• If you also thought about then requiring a certain amount to come from paid meal..."
• I don't have that dollar amount. We could dig into it.
• Everything has to have a certain amount of whole wheat. And I love food.

Keywords: 916, all

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• And in those total amounts, uh, I think in the 23-24 we hit 91 counties.
• And in those total amounts, uh, I think in the 23-24 we hit 91 counties.
• And in those total amounts, uh, I think in the 23-24 we hit 91 counties.
• <00:14:45.360> what's<00:14:45.600> a<00:14:45.760> good<00:14:45.920> distribution
• <00:14:46.480> how like how what's a good distribution how like how what's a good distribution

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) 00:00:53 Approval of Minutes 00:23:37, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Board of EMS presented an additional budget request focused on grant funding for local EMS agencies, not agency operations. Officials said the board has 13 full-time staff after losing employees in the 2022 transition back to state government, and that the request would be a 100% pass-through to providers. They initially described two requests totaling $12.91 million: $10.8 million for the EMS block grant and $2.1 million for workforce education tied to House Bill 484, but later said they would withdraw the $2.1 million request because rural health transformation funding appears likely to cover those education needs. Most of the testimony explained why the EMS block grant should be increased. The board said the grant began in 1980 at about $1.2 million and has remained largely unchanged while EMS costs have risen sharply. They cited higher prices for ambulances, stretchers, and cardiac monitors, along with increased labor and reimbursement pressures. Board members emphasized that modern EMS now provides much more advanced care in the field, especially in rural areas, and argued that equipment such as 12-lead cardiac monitors can significantly improve patient outcomes. They said the current grant provides about $10,000 per county, while the request would raise funding to about $100,000 per county and increase the per-capita amount from roughly 26 cents to $2.60. Members also discussed whether the block grant statute should be reformed to target need more directly. Board officials said they had considered making the grant more competitive, but decided against it for now because many counties rely on the annual funding and shifting money away from some areas would create hardship. In response to questions, they said Kentucky has about 160 class one EMS agencies providing 911 response across 120 counties, and that grant awards in recent years reached 91 counties, then 108, then 110 counties. They also highlighted the cost and safety benefits of power loading systems for stretchers, saying they can reduce back injuries and help retain EMS workers, but are often unaffordable for smaller departments. No votes were taken on the budget request during the hearing. After the testimony and questions, the committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting by motion and second, with no opposition, and then adjourned.

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• How is the amount determined for funding for kids with disabilities?
• amount per student.
• But in terms of a student amount, it is the same student amount for the Navajo Nation or any of our other
• And you're right, if you average them out, the amount for Picaris would be very different than the amount
• It's about the distribution.

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• Resiliency Security Fund in the Department of Agriculture, requiring that at least 50% of the funds distributed
• be used to support projects aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting resiliency and food distribution
• If we think about a coupon campaign, let's say you have maybe a limited amount to spend.
• It's going to have to be a lower amount because now you're going to have to spread it out.
• connect directly to the distribution grid.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• The highway user tax distribution fund is our major workhorse here. It's a pass-through fund.
• The highway user tax distribution fund is our major workhorse here. It's a pass-through fund.
• The highway user tax distribution fund is our major workhorse here. It's a pass-through fund.
• local share amounts will be finalized. local share amounts will be finalized.
• continuation of the dimminimous amount continuation of the dimminimous amount are<01:10:15.440><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What does this proposal increase that rebate amount to?
• What this will do is increase the amount from $7,500 to $30,000 in terms of repayment.
• FROM INCIDEN DISTRIBUTED SOLAR T THE UTILITY.
• This notification shall be made at the time the credit is distributed.
• THIS NOTIFICATION SHALL BE MADE AT THE TIME THE CREDIT IS DISTRIBUTED.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of budget-related and ceremonial items. The chamber accepted Rules and Finance Committee reports and took up several budget extender and budget implementation bills, including the main appropriations extender and later a transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget bill. Senators questioned the sponsor extensively about the status of the remaining budget bills, the use of messages of necessity, and the absence of joint budget conference committees. The extender bill passed 59-2, and later budget-related measures were advanced after reconsideration and amendment. A major portion of the session focused on the environmental and energy provisions in the budget bill, especially changes to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Senators debated extending emissions targets, the role of cap-and-invest, utility affordability, ratepayer impacts, and the structure of a proposed blue-ribbon commission. Supporters said the changes were needed to give the state more time to implement the law and to protect affordability, while opponents argued the bill was a political delay that would not lower energy costs and relied too heavily on subsidies and future planning. The bill also drew questions about electric vehicle rebates, thermostat control programs, emergency diesel generation for Micron, and how imported electricity and out-of-state emissions would be treated. The Senate also adopted several previously adopted resolutions honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, India Independence Day, the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, and the 50th anniversary of Interfaith Works of Central New York. Senators spoke in support of each resolution, highlighting the contributions of Black legislators, Indian-American communities, veterans, and refugee and interfaith service organizations. The Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony was specifically noted as a chamber event, and guests were recognized from the floor and gallery. In addition, the Senate restored recalled bills to the third reading calendar through reconsideration votes and amendments, including a highway law bill and another recalled bill, and then stood at ease for scheduled conferences and a Veterans Hall of Fame ceremony before resuming session. The transcript ended with discussion of a separate bill affecting automobile insurance serious-injury standards, with questions about what claims would remain available and whether the change would improve affordability.

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• avoid inadvertently creating requirements that result in large loads looking to connect on the distribution
• And on the distribution grid, point two in the bill, my last point is that we have great rules of the
• Maybe it should be raised to some amount, but I think you have a good discussion. Thank you.
• At least we can look and see that a school superintendent or whoever it is has paid a certain amount.
• And they have a large amount of power, a large amount of ability to put in place systems that are to

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• Chairman, but again, does Do It have the people, the distribution people, to distribute that much money
• Distributing dollar amounts to another agency, and we cannot vouch for what the true intent of where
• amount of— Amount of clinical faculty that they have on rotation.
• We can move amounts around.
• amount of funding discussed.

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• <00:27:13.960> dollars process of federally distributed dollars process of federally distributed
• We already have a large amount of calls as we currently transition in certain processes now.
• We already have a large amount of calls as we currently transition in certain processes now.
• We already have a large amount of calls as we currently transition in certain processes now.
• We already have a large amount of calls as we currently transition in certain processes now.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard several gubernatorial nominations and appointments, beginning with Sunshine Cho and Barbara Tom for the Language Access Advisory Council. Both nominees said they stood on their written testimony and expressed interest in continuing to serve, and multiple organizations testified in strong support. No opposition or questions were raised on either nomination, and the committee moved on after hearing the testimony. The bulk of the meeting focused on GM 642, the nomination of Ryan Yamane to be Director of the Department of Human Services. Yamane gave an extensive opening statement describing his social work background, long public service career, and philosophy of compassionate, balanced leadership. He emphasized DHS’s role in helping people from keiki to kūpuna with dignity and support, and shared personal stories from disaster response and family-service work to illustrate his approach. Support testimony came from a wide range of state officials, agency directors, community organizations, health systems, advocacy groups, and former colleagues, who praised his leadership, problem-solving, communication skills, and empathy. One witness, Moani Kiala Katherine Tu Alun, testified in opposition, raising concerns about retaliation and safety issues affecting foster youth and alleging harmful treatment within Child Welfare Services. Another witness, Angela Melody Young, supported the nomination and said Yamane could help overcome barriers for vulnerable communities and improve DHS programs such as financial assistance, SNAP, and disability services. The committee also heard from DHS staff and related officials about the uncertainty surrounding possible federal funding and staffing cuts; Yamane said the department is gathering information, coordinating with Budget and Finance and federal partners, and preparing to prioritize services and adjust if federal changes affect programs. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• WHEN CHARGES WERE FINALLY BROUGHT FORWARD AFTER AN 11 MONTH INVESTIGATION AMOUNTED TO LITTLE MORE THAN
• AS YOU ARE WORKING I KNOW YOU HAVE SPOKEN A FAIR AMOUNT BUT AS IT MOVES TO THE FLOOR I APPRECIATE AGAIN
• GENERAL PERMITS FOR DISTRIBUTED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS BY SENATOR BRADLEY.
• YOU CAN DISTRIBUTE THEM UNDER THIS LANGUAGE. >> Chair: SENATOR GRALL IF I MAY ADD, YOU DISTRIBUTE THE
• HAVE AUTHORITY TO INVALIDATE THOSE PETITIONS AND LOWER THE AMOUNT OF VALIDATED PETITIONS? >> Sen.

Keywords: 999, senate, all