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• Why can they get healthier materials, more natural, more wood materials that last longer?
• And you can see you've got less time to exit the building if there's a fire than if you had natural,
• Why can they get healthier materials more natural? why do they pay their labor more in Europe?
• Why can they get healthier materials, more natural, more wood materials that last longer?
• you can see you've got less time to exit the building if there's a fire than if you do if you had natural

Summary: The Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services met with a quorum, adopted the June 16, 2026 minutes, and then unanimously adopted S-1 substitutes for House Bills 5570 and 5571. The chair said the committee would take testimony and likely not move to final passage that day, in order to allow more discussion and questions. The bills, as substituted, would allow local governments to permit certain multifamily buildings up to four stories to be built or converted with a single staircase, subject to conditions such as limits on units per floor, floor size, and existing fire safety requirements. A sunset provision was described as ending the statute once LARA adopts corresponding building code rules. Representatives Fairbairn and Wooden testified in support, saying the bills are intended to address Michigan’s housing shortage by making smaller infill and “missing middle” projects more feasible and less costly. They argued the current two-stair requirement drives up costs, makes land assembly harder, and limits development on narrow or irregular lots. Senators asked about stair width, emergency safety, the choice of four stories instead of six, and why the American Institute of Architects opposed the approach; the sponsors said the 48-inch stair width was intended to allow two-way movement, four stories was a compromise aligned with expected code changes, and the architects preferred rulemaking over statutory change. Supportive testimony came from Pew Charitable Trusts, which said research from New York City, Seattle, and other places found fire death rates in modern single-stair buildings to be indistinguishable from other multifamily buildings, and that modern safety features such as sprinklers, alarms, and fire-rated construction make these buildings safe. A developer from Ann Arbor and the Michigan Home Builders Association said the reform would improve floor-plan efficiency, reduce wasted circulation space, lower construction costs, and help smaller projects pencil out. Abundant Housing Michigan also supported the bills, estimating they could reduce apartment construction costs by nearly 13%. The clerk read in numerous written cards in support from business, housing, municipal, and advocacy groups, while the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs and the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union were listed as neutral. The committee adjourned without further business.

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• invited a number of companies and others to come in and tell us what their needs are and things of that nature
• involved a number of companies and others to come in and tell us what their needs are and things of that nature
• invited a number of companies and others to come in and tell us what their needs are and things of that nature
• gas infrastructure, but just the R&D associated with UAS and advanced aircraft and things of that nature
• What are the regulatory revisions that we need to be looking at and things of that nature?

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met with a quorum and opened by noting that, under current law, the committee will sunset after the 2026 regular session unless legislation is passed to reconstitute it. Members discussed the need for a smaller, more workable committee structure in the future so quorum requirements would be easier to meet, and they added an agenda item to consider reconstitution and another for a legislative briefing. The June 2025 minutes were approved. Subcommittee reports focused heavily on counter-drone policy and advanced air mobility. Mr. Muley described the new counter-UAS effort, referred to as the “Let’s Go Act,” which would create a joint task force of state police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-drone operations. Members also discussed federal developments in the NDAA and DOJ’s role in authorizing mitigation capabilities for states with laws and training plans. Public safety members reported that training on recently enacted drone laws is underway in north Louisiana. The committee also heard a major update from Josh Deplanis, newly named Louisiana’s first advanced aeronautics director. He outlined Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing/Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and described plans for real-world operations beginning as early as August, centered on Houma-Terrebonne Airport. He also reviewed the state’s broader advanced air mobility strategic plan, including vertiport readiness, charging infrastructure, logistics, workforce training, and community engagement. Members emphasized Louisiana’s opportunity to influence FAA policy and international airspace issues related to operations over the Gulf and beyond 12 nautical miles. In final action, the committee adopted a resolution supporting reconstitution of LADAC, with revised proposed membership language reducing the committee from 15 members to 11 and setting a simple majority of six for quorum, with new appointments effective July 1, 2027. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the motion passed.

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• It's not natural to bury your child.
• Representative Griffin: I move that the Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee amendment be adopted
• Representative Griffin: I move that the Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee amendment as amended
• The question before you is whether the Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee amendment as amended
• Representative Griffin: I move that the Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee amendment as amended

Keywords: 1182, all

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• SB 963, Laird; Item 7, SB 1008, Ochoa Boge; Item 8, SB 1207, Laird; Item 10, SB 1428, Committee on Natural
• Hoover, SB 899, Grove, SB 949, Becker, SB 963, Laird, SB 1008, Ochoa Bogh, SB 1207, Laird, SB 1428, Natural
• is the oldest and largest grassroots environmental nonprofit, dedicated to protecting wild places, natural
• Natalie Brown, on behalf of the Sonoma Land Trust, California Coastal Protection Network, and The Nature
• That concludes the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. We got you. No, I am. Thank you.

Summary: The committee considered several coastal, climate, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition heard. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, requiring state climate plans to include gender impact assessments, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ people; the bill also drew no opposition in the hearing. Senator Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public transparency, while supporters cited severe air quality problems and opponents raised concerns about unfunded mandates, consultation, and impacts on local permitting and economic development. Senator Allen presented SB 1229 to limit disaster-rebuild coastal permit exemptions when replacement structures would newly impede coastal access or sensitive protections, with supporters saying it would prevent investor abuse of post-disaster rebuilding rules. After testimony, the committee took up the measures and recorded votes. SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advanced on party-line or near-party-line votes, with some members voting no on the more regulatory measures. The consent calendar was also approved, including ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. All of the listed measures were sent onward, generally to Appropriations, and the committee concluded its hearing after the roll calls.

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• 9663 layered; Item 7, SB 1008, Ocho, Boe; Item 8, SB 1207 layered; Item 10, SB 1428, Committee on Natural
• 157, Hoover; SB 899, Grove; SB 949, Becker; SB 963, Laird; SB 1008, Ochoa; SB 1207, Laird; SB 1428, Natural
• 157; Hoover; SB 899, Grove; SB 949, Becker; SB 963, Laird; SB 1008, Ochoa; SB 1207, Laird; SB 1428, Natural
• Natalie Brown, on behalf of the Sonoma Land Trust, California Coastal Protection Network, and The Nature
• That concludes the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. We got you. No, I am. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several climate, coastal, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition on the record. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, which would require certain state agencies to include gender impact assessments in climate planning, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ communities; it also drew support from environmental and equity organizations and no formal opposition at the hearing. Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public disclosure of permits, enforcement actions, and related information. Supporters, including the City of Imperial, residents, and environmental groups, said the district needs more representative governance and transparency because Imperial County faces severe air pollution and health burdens. Opponents, including the district, business groups, and agricultural interests, argued the bill would impose unfunded mandates, create administrative burdens, and could slow investment and permitting in the county. The bill was amended to remove a Title V permitting prohibition, and the committee ultimately approved it on a roll call vote. Senator Allen presented SB 1229, which would limit use of the Coastal Act’s disaster-rebuild exemption when a replacement structure would newly impede coastal public access, aiming to prevent investors from exploiting post-disaster rebuilding rules. Support came from Sierra Club, Surfrider, and other coastal advocates, who said the bill protects public access and sensitive coastal resources while still allowing homeowners to rebuild. The committee also took up the consent calendar, which included several measures such as ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. Final roll calls showed SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advancing out of committee, along with the consent items.

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• These are just Bureau and technical amendments in nature. I move to concur. I'm sorry.
• These are just Bureau and technical amendments in nature. I move to concur.
• These are just Bureau and technical amendments in nature. I move to concur. I'm sorry.
• These are just Bureau and technical amendments to nature. I move to concur. I'm sorry.
• These are just bureau and technical amendments in nature. I move to concur.

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, SB78, SB25, SB80, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB228, SB250, SB414, SB433, SB479, SB513, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB217, SB283, SB469, HB36, HB42, HB74, HB119, HB159, HB259, HB302, HB414, HB459, HB776, HB848, HB956, HB1017, HB1028, HB1095, SB208, SB312, SB382, SB389, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB368, HB468, HB552, HB732, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB1117, HB1236

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

Summary: The Senate met with 29 members present, heard a prayer and national anthem presentation, and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then received multiple messages from the House on conference committee reports and concurrence actions, and took up a long calendar of Senate resolutions and House/Senate bills returned from the House with amendments. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including commendations and requests for reports or studies, while others were left over or returned to the calendar. The Senate concurred in or adopted amendments on a series of bills covering registrar compensation (SB 25), broadband administration and reimbursement (SB 80), school safety master key boxes (SB 132), dental coverage for cancer treatment (SB 155), paid parental leave for educators (SB 157), election supervisor compensation days (SB 202), water utility service line replacement funding (SB 228), weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits (SB 250), medical debt protection (SB 414), Medicaid coverage of weight-loss medication (SB 443), and design-build authority for vertiport facilities (SB 513). It also adopted a House concurrent resolution urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge (HCR 32). One bill, SB 479 on removal of certain judges, had its amendments rejected and was sent to conference. The chamber then considered conference committee reports on several measures. Reports were adopted on SB 312 (labor organization dues and fees), SB 208 (veterans services and VA-related restrictions), SB 382 (workers’ compensation advisory council and reimbursement schedule timing), SB 389 (agent and athlete registration and fee review), and multiple House bills including HB 359 (party primary qualifying rules), HB 368 (New Orleans historic preservation lien procedures), HB 468 (wholesale residential real estate definitions), HB 552 (DWI-related responsive verdict language), HB 732 (motor vehicle fines/fees and hybrids), HB 870 and HB 1236 (pharmacy benefit manager and insurance provisions), and HB 1117 (prescription period issues). HB 210 on retroactivity was also adopted after debate. Several conference reports were temporarily passed over or returned to the calendar, including HB 953, and the Senate adjourned to reconvene the next morning for final work.

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• purpose of the bill is to strengthen legal protections for critical infrastructure, particularly all in natural
• expands the definition of critical infrastructure in state law to explicitly include all oil and natural
• like, are the same—if we're going to apply this to oil and gas, to these industries, oil and gas, natural
• House Bill 394 is technical in nature.
• House Bill 394 is technical in nature.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• anyone or downplay... someone's life or experience or identity or personality or anything of that nature
• We are not talking about identities of individuals or a person or people, or anything of that nature.
• Cross: Symbols truly representative of our state and its natural heritage.
• A native species is defined as one that occurs naturally in the area without human introduction, whether
• historically or through natural processes of dispersal and colonization.

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• Under section 191.0525 of the Natural Resources Code, an entity.
• is true for all entities except those exempted from this requirement under section 191.0525 of the Natural
• lower rung of, of multi-family for our lower income Texans, um, where you have what is called, uh, naturally
• Are those same pressures present at the in naturally occurring multifamily?
• Think facilities, uh, public arenas, uh, convention centers, city halls, uh, facilities uh of some nature

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• Chairman, members, under section 191.0525 of the Natural Resources Code, an entity may not begin a project
• is true for all entities except those exempted from this requirement under section 191.0525. the Natural
• and lounges and high-speed internet, are those same pressures present in naturally occurring multifamily
• including facilities, public arenas, and conventions. centers, city halls, and facilities of some nature
• That's pretty much the prescriptive nature of how we deal with it, but it really represented. varies

Bills: HB3713, HB3953, HB4055, HB4272

Keywords: telecommunications, local exchange companies, universal service fund, rate maintenance, business expansion, broadband access, internet service, multiunit residential properties, urban areas, affordability programs, fiber-optic cables, public land, construction permits, environmental impact, notification requirements, municipal projects, infrastructure, facility relocation, public right-of-way, 1184

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• They have a natural vanilla bean that has about 5 ingredients that I can read.
• You might also notice in blue, the natural and artificial flavors.
• And if you mash them, they're really red, and there you have your natural flavorings in your foods.
• join with me and see if the bluebell couldn't lead the way in doing that, because I assure you their natural
• I want to thank you for not hating on the natural vanilla bean, one of my favorites, so thank you.

Bills: SB 25, SB 314

Keywords: nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health

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• Would you consider a non-natural trust to be a non-natural person?
• Would you consider a non-natural trust to be a non-natural person?
• He asked whether a non-natural trust would be considered a non-natural person.
• He asked whether a non-natural trust would be considered a non-natural person.
• He asked whether a non-natural trust would be considered a non-natural person.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Constitution and the legislative policies and balance them with the successful management of this natural
• it's there to protect the citizens of the state and to provide for them by the management of this natural
• agricultural use, municipal demands, and I would add a third aspect to that: the background or the nature
• communicate, working together with the needs of those affected and using the area, as well as the natural
• resource, but also protects the natural resource in a state that it does not decline.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Because battery energy storage facilities sometimes accompany firm dispatchable natural gas generation
• going to do the policing of the agreement regarding the condition of the roads or anything of that nature
• Right now, to incentivize the production of natural gas, a little property tax abatement is not what's
• However, in my capacity as the chair of this committee, when it was combined with natural resources,
• We view this legislation as a natural progression.

Bills: SB913, SB1086, SB1087, SB1143, SB1534, SB1553, SB1718, SB1754, SB2004, SB2322, SB2448

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy

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• Installation for the Committee of Natural Resources HB 3899 by Paul ruling, the authority of the Texas
• case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural
• abate plans for certain pipelines providing that imposition of civil penalty for the Committee on Natural
• On natural resources, HB 4112 by Landgraf relating to the storage or disposal of high level radioactive
• expiration date of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts for the Committee on Natural

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• The nature of mother nature of being able to control that situation, those are some factors that can
• to Open Water especially when it comes to Open Water um<00:12:43.320> the<00:12:43.440> nature
• <00:12:44.120> of<00:12:44.800> mother<00:12:45.160> nature<00:12:45.440>
• of<00:12:45.600> being um the nature of mother nature of being um the nature of mother nature

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Culture and the Arts met on January 29 at 10:30 a.m. and heard four bills. HB 133, relating to surfing, drew testimony from the Department of Education and one individual in support. Committee discussion focused on the department’s estimated cost of about $44,000 per event, including judges, lifeguards, security, and administrative expenses. Members also asked about why surfing has been difficult to implement statewide and were told safety concerns, open-water conditions, and league-level decisions were among the barriers. The committee moved the bill forward with amendments, including blanking out the appropriation, and noted it wanted the Education Committee to review the cost breakdown further. HB 307, relating to special license plates for the island of Kahoʻolawe, received strong support from Protect K Ohana, the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission, and other supporters in person and via Zoom. Testimony clarified the name of the receiving entity and noted a recent petition showing significant public interest. The bill was advanced with technical amendments, and the chair said the fund name was already correct and that the measure would not reflect DCCA but the bank account designation. HB 450 would transfer the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from DAGS to DBEDT and move authority over the Works of Art Special Fund to DBEDT’s director. The State Foundation and DBEDT’s Creative Industries Division supported the measure. In response to questions, the State Foundation said it had researched the transfer, believed funding would not be lost, and requested about a year for the transition to avoid payroll and payment disruptions, along with consideration of an additional DBEDT staff position. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments, including adding the requested FTE and noting a two-year transition period in the report. HB 663, authorizing a special license plate commemorating the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, had little testimony and no one signed up to speak. The chair said OHA advocacy testimony was on file but that support for the measure appeared limited, and the bill was deferred. The committee then adjourned.

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• That's naturally going to end up resulting in a significant reduction in our exposure in China.
• Policy weight in China and try to get as much of the exposure to naturally move at the right time when
• The nature of the Chinese economy is such that there are companies that are ostensibly private where
• Are you engaging in conduct that is discriminatory in nature against Israel, and that rises to a level
• Are you engaging in conduct that is discriminatory in nature against Israel, and that rises to a level

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians. The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline. Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• These paintings serve as a testament to the enduring nature of leadership.
• It is simply a document. ...whether they're here in the states naturalized or not.
• Is ID card not supposed to tell whether individuals are naturalized citizens or not?
• So it is coal, it is oil, it is natural gas. That is what powers our economy, right?
• Thank you. how absurd the wide-sweeping nature of this bill was.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• I'm actually the executive director of the Natural Resources Trust Authority, which is administering
• Executive Director of the Natural Resources Trust Authority, which is administering the fund.
• I'm actually the executive director of the Natural Resources Trust Authority, which is administering
• Executive Director of the Natural Resources Trust Authority, which is administering the fund.
• It's the Department of Natural Resources, so naturally it's a priority bill and something that's moving

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• They do a very, very good job of supplying probably some of the cheapest energy, or natural gas, in the
• This has no approval process or anything of that nature.
• This has no approval process or anything of that nature.
• This has no approval process or anything of that nature.
• This has no approval process or anything of that nature.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:00 SB 100 Discussion 02:09 SB 100 Roll Call Vote 10:50 SB 8 Discussion 11:46 SB 8 Roll Call Vote 15:44 SB 49 Discussion 16:32 SB 49 Roll Call Vote 25:43 SB 222 Discussion 28:23 SB 222 Roll Call Vote 29:48, 958, all