Transcript Highlights:

• I didn't really know anybody from Jones particularly, except obviously everybody knows about Blue and
• Whereas it is the long-standing custom of the Oklahoma Senate to recognize and applaud the exceptional
• school career, she was selected as an OCA All-State trainer, qualified for the state track meet in two events
• And whereas the events of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 are believed to be the single worst incident
• Long ignored and hidden, those events were brought to light when, in 1997, Representative Don Ross and

Bills: SR29 , SB667 , SB1466 , SB1942 , SB1989 , SB1670 , SB1716 , SB1521 , SB1273 , SB1433 , HJR1032 , SB1969 , SB1953 , SB1277 , SB1287 , SB1061 , SB1916 , SB1589 , SB2178 , SB1444 , SB1438 , SB1501 , SB1873 , SB1364

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and then spent much of the session on recognitions and floor introductions. The chamber honored the undefeated Jones High School Longhorns football team for winning the Class 2A-I state championship, recognized Miss Oklahoma 2025 Tessa Darrell, and celebrated the Murray State College bass fishing team for winning its second consecutive national title. The Senate also adopted SR-29, a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month and highlighting Black Oklahomans’ history, civil rights contributions, and achievements; the resolution passed without opposition. The Senate then took up several bills. SB 667, requested by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, updates chiropractic licensure language, moves to an online licensure portal, and repeals an obsolete consultant position; it passed 45-0. SB 1466 extends the sunset date for the advisory committee on midwifery to 2036; it passed 41-4 and was advanced as an emergency measure. SB 1942, dealing with dental insurance and provider pricing for services not reimbursed by insurance, prompted extended debate over free-market principles, patient costs, and insurance contract limits; it passed 40-3. SB 1989 modernizes the Oklahoma College Savings Plan by allowing contributions through digital payment platforms such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, and digital wallets; it passed 44-0. The Senate also heard gallery introductions for FCCLA students, including the Bristow chapter and Adair High School students, and welcomed former Senator Judy Easton McIntyre for Black History Month events. Committee and floor announcements followed, including upcoming meetings of Business and Insurance, Administrative Rules, and Technology and Telecommunications. The chamber then adjourned until Monday, February 23, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

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• Except I don't have their names right here, and my memory slipped a little bit. Would they rise?
• Thank you, Senator Ramos, until they return to the chamber, except for the purposes of a call.
• And if you add battery power to that to back it up in the event that you do have a fire...
• Bill and the exceptions that were there.
• Those present voted in the affirmative, except those voting in the negative by a show of hands.

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• These events do more than just disrupt traffic.
• The tendency of these events to result in serious bodily injury, The tendency of these events to result
• The tendency of these events to result in serious bodily injury, The tendency of these events to result
• Every single one, without exception.
• This is no exception, but you've got to... ...be able to prevent all crimes. This is no exception.

Committee: House Public Safety

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• The first they wanted to include, under the exceptions, is that if a child were to come into the emergency
• Resources have been reviewed and approved by the House Resources and Conservation Committee, with exceptions
• And this is, with the exception in those emergencies in that example that I outlined to you earlier,
• by the Legislature of the State of Idaho, whereas sports have always been recognized as a unifying event
• by the legislature of the state of Idaho whereas sports have always been recognized as a unifying event

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• It maintains the $40,000 statutory bid threshold while allowing a practical exception for the purchase
• It maintains the $40,000 statutory bid threshold while allowing a practical exception for the purchase
• Importantly, competitive bidding remains the rule, not the exception.
• </c><00:35:47.040><c> You</c> the event for all the members. You the event for all the members.
• relating to class sizes for exceptional children<00:42:51.599><c> and</c><00:42:51.839><c> youth.

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• Well, who does take a look at how many garbage cans we have for events?
• Well, who does take a look at how many garbage cans we have for events?
• Well, who does take a look at how many garbage cans we have for events?
• Well, who does take a look at how many garbage cans we have for events?
• The official website for that event is capitalcitycelebration.com.

Committee: Joint Capitol Interpretive Exhibits and Wayfinding Subcommittee

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• Planning for events of this magnitude goes so far beyond the day-of-event needs.
• It's about building partnerships, testing systems, far beyond the day-of-event needs.
• Okay, and what is this event going to look like?
• There are some exceptions, and there are some other exceptions.
• If you're a minor, there are some exceptions, and there are some other exceptions if you weren't aware

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

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• 00:11:16.920><c> wording</c> has nothing to do with the wording has nothing to do with the wording except
• One of them is except couple of words.
• noted by those members the exceptions noted by those members who<00:16:00.920><c> indicated</c><00:16
• Members, please join the Filipino Caucus today for a special event in the Governor's Green Ceremonial
• Members, please join the Filipino Caucus today for a special event in the Governor's Green Ceremonial

Bills: SB1432 , SB2024 , SB2043 , SB2060 , SB2069 , SB2153 , SB2259 , SB2319 , SB2321 , SB2338 , SB2360 , SB2396 , SB2405 , SB2407 , SB2544 , SB2550 , SB2552 , SB2578 , SB2580 , SB2607 , SB2614 , SB2671 , SB2800 , SB2805 , SB2816 , SB2835 , SB2877 , SB2892 , SB2928 , SB2934 , SB3063 , SB3199 , SB3233 , SB3325 , HCR8 , HCR10 , HCR11 , HCR13 , HCR14 , HCR18 , HCR19 , HCR22 , HCR24 , HCR31 , HCR32 , HCR33 , HCR35 , HCR54 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR85 , HCR91 , HCR93 , HCR94 , HCR96 , HCR98 , HCR102 , HCR104 , HCR105 , HCR106 , HCR110 , HCR111 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HCR118 , HCR121 , HCR122 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HCR125 , HCR127 , HCR128 , HCR137 , HCR139 , HCR140 , HCR141 , HCR144 , HCR146 , HCR162 , HCR165 , HCR166 , HCR173 , HCR178 , HCR179 , HCR180 , HCR181 , HCR182 , HCR185 , HCR189 , HCR191 , HCR192 , HCR193 , HCR194 , HCR200 , HCR202 , HCR6 , HCR36 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR53 , HCR57 , HCR61 , HCR64 , HCR69 , HCR84 , HCR101 , HCR103 , HCR107 , HCR112 , HCR126 , HCR136 , HCR154 , HCR161 , HCR175 , HCR186 , HCR187 , HCR188 , HCR197 , HCR203 , HCR204 , HCR206 , HB1870 , HB1588 , HB2429 , HB2386 , HB2583 , HB2361 , HB2270 , HB2137 , HB1643 , HB1682 , HB1692 , HB2078 , HB1553 , HB1667 , HB1700 , HB1728 , HB2293 , HB2096 , HB1959 , HB1511 , HB1961 , HB1858 , HB1897 , HB2088 , HB2093 , HB2279 , HB2314 , HB2505 , HB2433 , HB963 , HB1705 , HB1550 , HB469 , HB1334 , HB1710 , HB1737 , HB1753 , HB1881 , HB2309 , HB1713 , HB1741 , HB2062 , HB463 , HB1839 , HB1664 , HB2455 , HB2417 , HB1898 , HB1573 , HB1768 , HB1962 , HB2101 , HB1782 , HB2033 , HB1518 , HB1642 , HB1752 , HB2097 , HB2282 , HB1696 , HB1823 , HB1886 , HB2152 , HB2413 , HB2503 , HB1875 , HB1519 , HB1509 , HB1628 , HB1810 , HB1990 , HB2023 , HB2540 , HB1679 , HB1888 , HB2576 , HB2592

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• They are the front lines when wildfires and cascading events hit.
• They are the front lines when wildfires and cascading events hit.
• Everybody except one family is unable to pay that full freight. And so, Mr.
• And we continue to make exceptions based on who has the best paid lobbyist.
• We make exceptions based on who serves on governing boards.

Bills: HB95 , HB111 , HJR1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21 , HM34 , HB2 , HB32 , HB33 , HB61 , HJM2 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.

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• And with the exception of the insertion of the Narcan pellets, which is a big part of that docu-series
• The third amendment brings R.S. 15:474.4 parole eligibility into the bill, and it strikes the exception
• The third amendment brings R.S. 15:474.4 parole eligibility into the bill, and it strikes the exception
• , church groups... ...so many duties for festivals and fairs and nonprofit events, church groups, and
• , church groups, so many duties for festivals and fairs and non-profit events, church groups, and all

Bills: HB343 , HB378 , HB394 , HB396 , HB426 , HB439 , HB491 , HB523 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB1025 , HB1038

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: parole eligibility, juvenile offenders, rehabilitation, first-time offenders, reentry programs, substance abuse treatment, education programs, emergency responders, law enforcement, obstructing traffic, public safety, penalties, parole, criminal justice, release extension, prison reform, autopsy, criminal evidence, photographs, court proceedings

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• It's a voluntary program, except if you're in our... ...pens within your program? That's correct.
• And second would be for ag and forestry in the event that, and I think this gets at what Mr.
• Owen suggested, in the event there's a... That, and I think this gets at what Mr.
• Owen suggested: in the event there's a positive that is in the area of an enclosure managed by ag and
• I hadn't been except for this one. I tried to spare y'all. But I think Mr.

Summary: The committee and invited witnesses discussed chronic wasting disease surveillance and response in Louisiana, focusing on both wild deer and captive deer facilities. LDWF staff said surveillance goals are being met in about 32 of 64 parishes, but there are gaps in low-sample areas, and they described current efforts using voluntary hunter-harvested deer sampling, targeted sampling in higher-risk animals, and coordination with D-MAP properties. Witnesses and members raised possible ways to improve detection, including incentives for testing, use of taxidermists and processors to collect samples from older bucks, possible mandatory testing tied to special doe days or special seasons, and better use of D-MAP or mobile sampling units. Several members also suggested environmental testing, better deer-density data, and clearer mapping of hotspots and source areas. A major portion of the discussion centered on how to respond when a positive CWD case is found. Members debated whether Louisiana should follow an Arkansas-style approach, including allowing baiting during hunting season while using other tools to manage disease, versus stricter no-bait or no-feeding rules. Some members argued that immediate restrictions after a positive discourage hunters from submitting samples and hurt landowners and feed businesses, and suggested delaying new restrictions until the end of the season while intensifying sampling. Others emphasized that any response should be science-based and should preserve hunter participation. There was also discussion of whether control areas should be parish-based or based on geographic distance, and whether the state should establish thresholds that would allow a control zone to be reduced or removed if enough negative samples are collected. For captive deer facilities, LDWF and LDAF staff reviewed the USDA herd certification program and current surveillance practices. They said Louisiana has about 350 licensed deer facilities, including breeder and hunting facilities, and that a 2024 positive in Jeff Davis Parish led to depopulation and 12 quarantine farms; follow-up testing in 2025 found no new positives in the traced facilities. Staff said the state has relied on USDA competitive grants for diagnostic testing in the last two years, covering roughly $100,000 to $150,000 annually, while department self-generated funds covered more than $800,000 over the last three years. Members and witnesses recommended mandatory enrollment in the USDA herd certification program, mandatory 24-hour reporting of positives to LDWF and USDA APHIS, and clearer, reciprocal communication between LDWF and LDAF when positives are found. No votes were taken; the chair said staff would compile the discussion and written recommendations for consideration at the April 9 commission meeting, with the understanding that the committee will later make formal recommendations to the Legislature.

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• I worked in our emergency operations center for 20 straight days during our flooding event and got to
• Our community was directly impacted by the recent flood event.
• Except for an ethernet cable and a power cord that plug into the wall, they're able to be wheeled in
• Except for an ethernet cable and a power cord that plug into the wall, they're able to be able to be
• Except for an ethernet cable and a power cord that plug into the wall, they're able to be wheeled in

Bills: SB6114 , SB6244

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: excise tax, definitions, tax law, taxation, fixtures, affixed, tax exemption, agriculture, hazardous substances, crop protection, warehousing

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• Additional expenses, including special event insurance, prizes, advertising, printing, incidentals, and
• For one-day events, volunteers... ...halls and are not easily moved.
• For one-day events, volunteers must move the bingo equipment from storage to the event location and then
• The bill provides an explicit exception for emergency contact information to appropriate authorities
• Obviously, the events that are going on in Minnesota are kind of the height of that.

Bills: HB2447 , HB1364 , HB2632 , HB2637 , HB2520 , HB2235 , HB2401 , HB2574

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: shark conservation, marine life, state symbol, ecological importance, biodiversity, bingo, raffles, charity, nonprofit, amusement games, revenue threshold, licensing, fundraising, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, public records, public disclosure

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• term alien when referring to an individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States, except
• Additional expenses, including special event insurance, prizes, advertising, printing, incidentals, and
• For one-day events, volunteers... ...halls and are not easily moved.
• For one-day events, volunteers must move the bingo equipment from storage to the event location and then
• Obviously, the events that are going on in Minnesota is kind of the highest state of that.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 1364 would raise from $5,000 to $15,000 the gross revenue thresholds for charitable and nonprofit organizations to conduct bingo, raffles, and amusement games without a gambling license, and would also raise related local tax thresholds; supporters said it is an inflation adjustment that helps volunteer nonprofits, while no opposition was heard before the hearing closed. HB 2632 would replace most uses of “alien” in state law with “non-citizen,” with exceptions for federal-law requirements and non-human uses; the sponsor described it as a dignity and accuracy measure rooted in refugee experience, while supporters and opponents debated whether it is respectful and clearer or instead unnecessary and potentially confusing. HB 2447 would designate the blunt-nosed six-gill shark as Washington’s official state shark; testimony from the sponsor, children, marine advocates, and scientists emphasized education, conservation, Puget Sound ecology, and local pride, and the hearing closed without opposition testimony. HB 2637 would exempt certain personal information from Public Records Act disclosure, including age, address, birthplace, precise location data, government identifiers, and consumer utility data; supporters framed it as privacy and safety protection, while opponents argued it would reduce transparency and could interfere with federal immigration enforcement. In executive session, the committee took action on three bills. HB 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions for concealed pistol licenses and permit-to-purchase firearm applications, was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2401, establishing the Boys and Men’s Commission, was also reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote, with some members supporting the concept but expressing concern about funding. HB 2574, which addresses removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots and related vote-count procedures, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote after members discussed the need to clarify election procedures in rare cases. The committee deferred action on HB 2520.

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• I'm going to go about this a little differently than I have because of recent events in the last 24 hours
• And so many of us are looking at this statute with fresh eyes, if you will, given recent events.
• I do take exception to, I guess, the notion that this bill may be performative.
• It's not our—well, except for Senator Pasadena's. Hers are usually perfect, but.
• And telephone number of a person provided public emergency shelter during a storm or catastrophic event

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• In any given year, there are several flash flooding events across the state that tend to be smaller.
• There is a 75-25 cost share, except for Hermit's Peak, which covered 100%.
• Cascading events are the recurring flooding that happens. happens on a burn scar.
• Another lesson learned and recommendation is concerning cascading events.
• Events. A lot of these ditches we've done multiple times, and so that's been a huge thing.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

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• The promoters still pay the same fees for their promoter's license and for the event fee.
• They may be doing a different type of service, I guess, for a different event.
• But still, you know, I'll be honest, our preference would be that all wrestling events...
• We believe in the practice of being exceptional.
• There's nothing that makes that happen except for your choice, right?

Committee: All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met to review a long agenda of agency rule changes, beginning with housekeeping on the order of business and then taking up rules from multiple state agencies. Early items included Department of Energy and Environment rules on landfill post-closure trust fund spending thresholds and liquefied petroleum gas standards, DFA’s odometer disclosure rule allowing electronic signatures and disclosures, and several Department of Health rules covering ionizing radiation, mobile home and recreational parks, lead-based paint, counseling licensure, hearing instrument dispensers, athletic training, dental specialties and compacts, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistants, medical compacts, speech-language pathology and audiology, radiologic technology, massage therapy, community health workers, doula certification, and cosmetology/body art. Most of these were described as technical updates, conformity with recent acts, federal standards, or compact participation, and nearly all were approved without objection after brief questions and, in many cases, no public comment. The committee also reviewed Department of Labor and Licensing rules on minimum wage/independent contractor standards, boiler rules, motor vehicle commission requirements for ATV/LSV dealers, professional wrestling regulation, appraiser qualifications, and military recruiting and retention programs. Testimony generally emphasized that the rules implemented recent legislation, updated fees or licensing standards, or streamlined existing processes. Members asked a few questions about fee structures, the rationale for regulating professional wrestling, and how the National Guard’s public-private partnership and incentive programs would work; the department said the recruiting incentives would be funded from existing appropriations and were intended to improve retention and force strength. These rules were also approved without objection. The most extensive discussion came on the Department of Education’s Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program rule. The department said the revisions, based on Act 920 of 2025, were intended to add guardrails, clarify allowable expenses, and speed approval of core educational purchases. Changes included defining core educational expenses, limiting certain sports-related spending, adding an intentional misuse standard, restricting phone purchases except for disability-related needs, setting a $1,000 threshold for additional review of technology purchases, capping carryover funds at $8,500, and creating a reconsideration process for denied expenses. Members raised concerns about safeguards, appeals, sports equipment, provider credentialing, rural vendor access, and whether the department would be flexible or overly restrictive. The department said it would review every request, provide written explanations for denials, allow appeals up to the State Board, and refer suspected fraud to prosecutors if necessary. After hearing from 13 members of the public, the committee continued to discuss the rule, but the transcript ends before any final vote on the EFA rule is shown.

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• And consent has always been an exception to the requirement to get a warrant.
• I have a personal experience that I was leaving an event.
• can buy their tickets, who is selling food at events, and the type of bottled water sold.
• to who is selling food at events to the type of bottle water sold.
• Except for allowing geofencing for security purposes.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 56, which would require social media platforms to display a warning label about potential mental health harms from prolonged use, with amendments shortening the initial warning and allowing immediate access to the platform. The author and supporters, including a parent who lost a daughter to suicide and a therapist, argued that social media contributes to teen anxiety, self-harm, and other harms and that families need clearer public health information. Opponents from tech and civil liberties groups argued the bill would be ineffective, burdensome, and likely unconstitutional, saying it would create warning fatigue and should be replaced by more targeted tools and digital literacy measures. Several members discussed emergency access concerns, language access, and whether the warning should be more actionable; the bill was moved on a 9-0 vote to the Judiciary Committee. The committee then took up AB 358, which would amend CalECPA to allow law enforcement, with the victim’s consent, to inspect certain abandoned tracking or surveillance devices found in a victim’s home, vehicle, or personal property without first obtaining a warrant. The author and a San Diego prosecutor said the bill is narrowly tailored to devices used solely for spying and is intended to help stalking and domestic violence survivors act quickly before evidence is lost. Opponents from EFF and the ACLU warned the bill would weaken warrant protections, create a loophole around CalECPA, and reduce transparency and accountability. Members debated Fourth Amendment issues, abandonment, and the practical need for rapid access; the bill passed the committee on a 9-0 vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1137, which builds on last year’s CSAM reporting law by allowing any user to report child sexual abuse material, requiring clearer reporting mechanisms, adding human review in some cases, and mandating third-party audits and public reporting. Supporters, including survivor advocates and a parent of a child victim, said the bill would reduce the burden on survivors and improve removal of abusive content. Tech industry opponents said they support the goal but objected to the human-review mandate, public audit disclosures, and enforcement provisions, arguing they could create security risks and compliance burdens. Members generally supported the bill’s intent but raised questions about audit frequency and human review; the bill was moved on call with seven votes at the time of the transcript.

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• Uh and it except for the task force.
• things like the State Fair, reintegration events, MACV events, collaborations with businesses that employ
• </c> We have attended over a hundred events We have attended over a hundred events this<01:20:14.400>
• ,</c> the state fair, reintegration events, the state fair, reintegration events, MACV<01:20:20.880><
• c> events,</c><01:20:21.840><c> collaborations</c><01:20:22.560><c> with</c> MACV events, collaborations

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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• Minnesota FFA offers 29 career and leadership development events to their students.
• </c><00:02:11.720><c> showing</c><00:02:12.200><c> my</c> Career Development event showing my Career
• </c><00:02:58.840><c> to</c> and leadership development events to and leadership development events to
• There are a few exceptions for trunk highway and a couple of other exceptions, but about 75% of it goes
• :59:47.640><c> 75%</c> couple of other exceptions but about 75% couple of other exceptions but about

Bills: HF1063

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy