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• Federalism, having had under consideration SB 1141 relating to presidential electors and presidential candidate
• I see no reason for this, except to hide from the voters who is funding the elections of candidates.
• So currently, when a candidate or a political party or someone receives the rolls, the recorder has to
• So this vagueness, coupled with the ability of any qualified elector... I'm concerned about it.
• So this vagueness, coupled with the ability of any qualified elector...

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest introductions, including recognition of Lutheran Day at the Capitol and the doctor of the day. The chamber also handled routine business such as journal approval, temporary committee substitutions, and multiple motions to move into Committee of the Whole for floor consideration of bills and resolutions. A series of election, campaign finance, immigration, and public safety measures were taken up. Bills and resolutions discussed included SB 1003 on election canvass certification, SB 1006 and SCR 1002 on campaign finance disclosure thresholds, SB 1037, SB 1040, SB 1057, SB 1060, SB 1141, SB 1168, SB 1237, SB 1289, SCR 1010, SCR 1013, and SCR 1014 on various election administration topics, plus SB 1055 and SB 1152 on immigration enforcement and benefits, SB 1058 on firearm transaction merchant codes, SB 1093 on rioting, SB 1308 on a foreign adversary fraud office appropriation, and SB 1160 on drones in entertainment districts. Most of these measures received do-pass recommendations, several with committee or floor amendments, and some were retained on the calendar. The most extensive debate centered on social policy bills affecting transgender people and minors, including SCR 1006, SB 1015, and SB 1095. Opponents argued these measures were discriminatory, harmful to trans youth and families, and an improper intrusion into medical and school decisions; supporters framed them as protecting parental rights, privacy, and children from irreversible medical decisions. SB 1049 on spousal maintenance also drew opposition over a proposed four-year cap. Later, the Senate took third-reading votes and passed SB 1049, SB 1053, SB 1415, SB 1015, SB 1095, and SCR 1006, with recorded roll-call tallies generally around 16-11 or 17-10 on the more contentious measures, and the bills were transmitted to the House.

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• enforcement agencies quite simply rely on thorough and accurate employment background checks to hire qualified
• background<01:20:25.040> checks<01:20:25.639> to<01:20:25.880> hire<01:20:26.159> qualified
• Approximately 15 agencies have closed down over the past three years simply because they could not find candidates
• intervention and mental health awareness, along with de-escalation tactics and duty-to-intervene training. candidates
• for their open candidates for their open positions<01:25:09.800> over<01:25:10.040> the

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Public Safety Committee held its first meeting of the session, opened with a quorum present, and reviewed basic decorum expectations and committee procedures. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts and backgrounds. The chair said the committee would focus on protecting victims and preventing crime, and that the first presenters would be law enforcement groups as subject-matter experts. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association testified first, warning of serious recruitment, retention, and retirement pressures in law enforcement. The group cited survey data showing most members would not recommend the profession to family, rising assaults on officers, a shortage of roughly 1,000 officers statewide, and more than 2,000 officers nearing retirement eligibility. They also urged continued funding for POST Board training reimbursements and described broader concerns about anti-police rhetoric and public policy. The presentation was interrupted by a disruptive outburst in the room, after which the committee returned to order. The Minnesota Sheriffs Association then outlined its 2025 priorities: expanding mental health treatment beds and revisiting the 48-hour law, making the Fandino-Castile training fund permanent, updating drone/UAV statutes for missing-person searches, training, and evidence preservation, requiring permit-to-carry holders to report name changes, expanding BCA authority for sexual assault investigations on state-owned military facilities, replacing aging public safety radios in the ARMER system, and strengthening employer background-check response requirements. Members asked questions about mental health capacity, UAV uses, and officer assaults; witnesses said the state needs more beds, staff, and support for both short-term crisis stabilization and longer-term treatment. The Minnesota Police Chiefs Association closed by echoing concerns about recruitment and retention, supporting the $6 million POST training reimbursement fund, and calling for tougher penalties for fleeing police, auto theft, and violent crime. No votes or formal actions were taken."}】【。assistant to=final 天天中彩票大奖json 天天中彩票追号json ఇలా to=final 彩神争霸快三 to=final 手机天天彩票 ்ந்து result 彩票平台招商 ્યો क्ता ંડ {

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• DEPARTMENT OF STATE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA DO YOU HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATE
• COURT OF FLORIDA. >> Justice Muniz: CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES THAT I AM DULY QUALIFIED

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• , but much to billionaires who qualify, but much to billionaires who would<03:24:34.319> qualify.
• would qualify. would qualify.
• I will be quite candid with you.
• I will be quite candid with 51st state.
• He began working for local candidates.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Those don't qualify. Um, and not all military IDs will qualify.
• Those don't qualify. Um, and not all military IDs will qualify.
• Those don't qualify. Um, and not all military IDs will qualify.
• Those don't qualify. Um, and not all military IDs will qualify.
• And that, you know, translates into candidates who are experiencing this in their race, too.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• one for the public and legislators to know what we're doing, but we send that out to all of our candidates
• All of our candidate companies, all of our prospects, it helps them understand what all the different
• We have identified candidates for some Right now, we have no sub-lease assigned and no guarantee that
• They're actually grants for water and wastewater particularly, but also for flood control, which does qualify

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• Thank you for the honest and candid conversations we have had about this bill before us today.
• Greg Abdos, candidate for the 40th District for the Assembly, and I'm in strong support of this bill
• I'm standing up in place of Sonia Shaw, school board president for Chino Valley, also a candidate for
• was unable to concentrate on her track and field finals and the shot put throw for which she had qualified

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Requires<01:01:17.680> a<01:01:17.839> candidate<01:01:18.160> who<01:01:18.400>
• receives<01:01:18.720> a Requires a candidate who receives a Requires a candidate who
• program prior to July 1, 2018, and exempts candidates seeking occupation-based certification in HVAC
• qualified requests along with their own. qualified requests along with their own.
• <02:10:45.599> groundbased program for qualifying groundbased program for qualifying groundbased

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review. The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses. Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.

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• Many of the industrial facilities in California have been operating for decades and are excellent candidates
• electrical infrastructure needs of ZEV fueling infrastructure by allowing hydrogen stations to also qualify
• I also saw all seven of the governor candidates support the extension of Diablo Canyon.
• So rural counties tend to have a higher percentage of unserved people, so that would qualify them for
• So that would qualify them for additional funding.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Foreign nationals are already prohibited from donating to candidate elections, so ballot issue campaigns
• All right, so it is already illegal in Arizona law that foreign nationals cannot give to candidates,
• but I'm really concerned about something that hasn't really been discussed: the bill allows any qualified
• A qualified ethical professional advising the court would not object to this bill.
• And also, we've heard a lot about the concept of qualified immunity.

Bills: SB1285, SB1289, SB1326, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1392, SB1402, SB1425, SCR1013, SCR1014

Keywords: sentencing, correctional facilities, multiple sentences, death penalty, aggravating circumstances, juvenile offenses, class 2 felony, foreign donations, election administration, certification, Arizona Revised Statutes, transparency, public disclosure, victims' rights, attorney fees, government accountability, right to counsel, legal representation, parents' rights, family law

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then took up several election, family court, and criminal justice bills. SB 1425, the “big bill,” would move Arizona’s 2026 primary election date earlier and adjust related election administration timelines; the chair’s amendment moved the primary to July 21 and removed the shortened curing/ID deadlines. County officials testified in support, explaining the timing changes and the need to align dates, and the committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a do-pass recommendation. SB 1289, dealing with certifications for entities providing money or resources for election administration and foreign funding disclosures, also received a do-pass recommendation after testimony from supporters arguing it would block foreign influence in election administration and ballot issue spending. The committee later heard SCR 1013, a related resolution that would more directly prohibit foreign-source money for election administration and ballot measures; the sponsor and supporters said it was similar to SB 1289 but broader, and testimony focused on foreign money flowing through nonprofit networks. The committee then considered SB 1326, which would allow courts to award attorney fees and costs to victims when a party violates or worsens a victim’s rights. A victim’s attorney testified that the bill would provide needed accountability and guidance, while opponents argued the term “exacerbates” was vague and that existing remedies already exist. The committee approved SB 1326 on a 4-3 vote. SB 1402, requiring courts to impose a fee on certain probationers to cover electronic monitoring costs, drew support from the sponsor and advocates who said offenders should pay for monitoring, and opposition from defense attorneys who warned it could burden indigent probationers and divert money from treatment; it also received a 4-3 do-pass recommendation. The most extensive debate was on SB 1330, which would allow a parent in certain custody cases to request a jury trial on parenting time or legal decision-making. Supporters, including several parents, described costly and traumatic family court experiences and argued a jury would provide a neutral check on judges and court-appointed professionals. County and court representatives opposed the bill, saying family cases require specialized judicial expertise, jury trials would delay urgent matters, increase costs, and risk confidentiality. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted the bill on a 4-3 vote. The committee also approved SB 1328, which declares state policy favoring parental rights and a child’s equal access to both co-parents, after adopting an amendment adding legislative intent language. Finally, SB 1329, which would let parents sue court-appointed professionals who deviate from professional ethics or standards in custody matters, passed 4-3 after testimony from parents and advocates who said court appointees lack accountability, while opponents said existing malpractice and licensing remedies already address misconduct.

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• on their board, and ideally candidates on their board, and ideally make<00:07:41.199> better<
• And I just want to echo Adrianne's comments on attracting qualified board members, but also retaining
• And I just want to echo Adrianne's comments on attracting qualified board members, but also retaining
• And we have been very lucky in getting very qualified directors up to this point.
• And we have been very lucky in getting very qualified directors up to this point.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow state-chartered credit unions to compensate board members if the membership approves it. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, intended to help credit unions recruit and retain qualified directors and align New Hampshire with other states that already allow such compensation. Credit union representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank supported the bill, saying board service has become more complex because of cybersecurity, asset-liability management, and other regulatory demands, and that compensation could be modest and take forms such as meeting fees or educational reimbursement. In response to committee questions, they said compensation would be set by the membership, disclosed in advance, and subject to bylaws and internal policies; they also noted that board members must be credit union members and that voting procedures vary by institution, with some using mailed ballots rather than proxy voting. Members raised questions about why credit union boards were historically excluded, what kinds of compensation were contemplated, whether there would be a cap, and how voting and confidentiality would work. Testimony explained that the historical rationale was the nonprofit, volunteer mission of credit unions, but witnesses argued that the modern environment and competition for talent justify a change. They also said the bill would not mandate compensation and would not create a salary structure comparable to banks, but would allow members to approve modest compensation or reimbursements. After no further testimony, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25. The committee then opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Senator Howard Pearl, concerning the definition of deposits in land sales and escrowed accounts. Pearl said the bill would clarify that buyer funds for upgrades and luxury items in new-home construction are not treated as refundable deposits that must be held in escrow, arguing that the current Attorney General interpretation raises builder costs, increases home prices, and can limit buyer choices. He said the proposal would allow those upgrade funds to be paid directly to builders for construction, with signed disclosures making clear that the buyer requested the items and bears the risk if financing falls through. The hearing on Senate Bill 26 had just begun when the transcript ended.

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• I think that we took from the experience of Michigan and Ohio, chosen by lot, so that you get 30 qualified
• or Choice third uh and candidates or Choice third uh and relatedly<00:25:22.039> would<00:25:
• Although we have a C4 arm, we never use our C4 to endorse a political party or candidate.
• Although we have a C4 arm, we never use our C4 to endorse a political party or candidate.
• Former elected officials or candidates could serve on this commission, so we could, for example, see

Keywords: 1183, house

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• districts and the differences in the demographics of the areas that they represent, how do y'all recruit qualified
• candidates to help serve in the counties and the cities and more specifically rural areas versus your
• /c><00:47:27.040> recruit represent, how do y'all recruit represent, how do y'all recruit qualified
• <00:47:27.920> candidates<00:47:28.319> to<00:47:28.480> help<00:47:28.720> serve
• <00:47:28.960> in qualified candidates to help serve in qualified candidates to help serve

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard an update from representatives of the Kentucky County Clerk’s Association on the transition to electronic recording and land records modernization. They reviewed the 2021 task force work, the legislation and budget funding that followed, and the requirements for county clerks to provide online search portals and complete 30-year property record searches, with a 60-year standard expected next summer. Speakers said most counties are still working through scanning and verification, with only a small number fully complete, and emphasized that verification of records is the main bottleneck because it requires staff time and careful matching of indexes to deeds. They also noted limited vendor availability, differences among counties in what records are already digitized, and that the association and land title attorneys are now working more closely on future “continuous improvement” legislation. The clerks also raised related issues, including concerns about deed fraud as more records become searchable online. They said some counties already offer notification services that alert property owners when a document is recorded, which can help owners respond quickly to suspicious filings. They also discussed the filing document storage fee and KDLA digitization grants, saying the funding structure has generally worked but that two grant cycles have been missed. Another topic was whether, once records are fully digitized and searchable, some permanent records should remain publicly accessible or be moved to a safer archive. In response to committee questions, the witnesses said the remaining delays are less about money than staffing shortages and the need for more manpower to complete verification, and they said they would follow up on the balance in the KDLA fund and other details. The committee then received a presentation from an Area Development District representative, who described the districts as regional, nonpartisan service organizations that help cities and counties pool resources, provide technical assistance, and leverage public and private partnerships. He highlighted examples of regional cooperation, including veterans-directed care and other shared programs, and argued that the districts create efficiencies and economies of scale for local governments and the state. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Our goal is to always train and certify our members to go into the unions so they can be a better qualified
• candidate.
• <01:17:55.040> be<01:17:55.159> a<01:17:55.239> better<01:17:55.520> qualified
• <01:17:56.080> candidate they can be a better qualified candidate they can be a better qualified
• candidate we<01:17:57.040> want<01:17:57.159> to<01:17:57.360> help<01:17:58.000

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology met on February 7, 2025, to hear testimony on several bills and later take up amendments and votes. HB 1405, HB 1406, and HB 1407 drew broad support from business, housing, utility, and development groups, with no opposition noted on those measures. Testifiers generally said the bills would streamline permitting, improve coordination, and expand support for chambers of commerce and small businesses. After recess, the chair recommended amendments to each bill, including changes to broaden eligibility, add reporting requirements, and include funding and staffing notes. HB 1405 was amended to allow certain projects with one state and one county permit to qualify, require annual DBEDT reports to the Legislature, and note one full-time position and $125,000 in funding; the committee voted to pass it with amendments. HB 1406 was amended to move the intergovernmental task force from DBEDT to the House Legislature, add a Speaker-appointed chair, and include a $125,000 appropriation note; it also passed with amendments. HB 1407 was amended to convert the chamber support from a grant process to an RFP process and require a 1-to-5 match on a $100,000 award; it too passed with amendments. In each case, the chair’s recommendation was adopted, with Representative Tam excused. The committee also heard HB 796, a tax-credit review bill, which drew no support and 12 opposition testimonies with three comments. Opponents, including SAG-AFTRA Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Catholic Charities Hawaii, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, argued that automatic sunset provisions or broad tax-credit cuts would burden working families and that existing review mechanisms already exist under state law. The Department of Taxation and DBEDT offered technical comments, and the Tax Foundation suggested the bill’s goals might be better addressed by cleaning up the existing review process. Later, the committee heard HB 303, which had 17 supporters and no opposition. Testifiers from the Department of Health, University of Hawaii, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Queen’s Health System, and the Hawaii State Chiropractors Association supported the measure, with the chiropractors asking to be included in eligibility. The Hawaii State Center for Nursing said the program had been successful for five years and had room to expand. HB 577 also drew support, with the Department of Taxation offering comments and the Tax Foundation noting technical issues. HB 949 generated mixed testimony: Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce supported it, while Hawaii Children’s Action Network raised concerns about the bill’s effects and the lack of fiscal analysis; Sugar Creek Capital also supported the measure and clarified that the credit would not offset the GET. Finally, HB 933 and HB 959 were heard, with HB 933 receiving six support testimonies and comments focused on grocery tax relief and food insecurity, and HB 959 drawing strong support from labor and advocacy groups for its broad tax relief package, while the Tax Foundation and Hawaii Appleseed urged caution about the proposed 50% GET increase and asked for clearer fiscal analysis.

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• family or staff member of the candidate or elected official. >> Okay.
• , elected official, or immediate family or staff member of the candidate or elected official. >> Okay
• , security personnel for a candidate, security personnel for a candidate, elected<00:45:17.359>
• member of the candidate or elected official. official. official.
• <02:45:40.640> individuals that they have qualified individuals that they have qualified individuals

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• mitigated from the standpoint that... ...from the standpoint of the number of individuals who might qualify
• I've gone to the polls where, as a candidate, my name didn't even end up on the ballot.
• And I'm the... ...am in order to vote and I'm the candidate.
• will use every treatment program the VA has available for those veterans with addictions who would qualify

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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• Certainly, mortgage rates continue 18 months, but still very challenging for borrowers to qualify with
• allow it for its Home Forward program, which is a program for non-first-time homebuyers that don't qualify
• far we've had have been notified by the executive director of western that they have a potential candidate
• Process of figuring out how they qualify is what is the need of weatherization.
• I do know that through some other programs, the federal COC programs that folks can no longer qualify

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• We really dove into what kind of services EIDBI provides and whether it is a good candidate for a LURE
• for a lure um and then a good candidate for a lure um and then of<00:02:17.000> course<00:02:
• The qualified supervising professional, or the QSP, is administered or provided by a physician and APRN
• <00:12:44.880> supervising um so that the qualified supervising um so that the qualified supervising
• well qualified both professionally as well as criminally and all these other ways?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They're either doing actually qualify.
• <01:15:20.000> patient<01:15:20.800> uh<01:15:21.040> representatives qualifying
• patient uh representatives qualifying patient uh representatives from<01:15:22.239> you<01:15
• <01:36:20.719> for<01:36:20.880> the person is appropriate candidate for the person
• is appropriate candidate for the treatment.<01:36:22.000> their<01:36:22.320> supervised

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But so as long as the land is in Minnesota, it qualifies.
• If I could live in or do I and qualify?
• <00:46:52.000> So land is in Minnesota, it qualifies.
• So land is in Minnesota, it qualifies.
• for separate action on the candidate for separate action on the floor.

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