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• </c> and requires a complete replacement. and requires a complete replacement.
• So this is to improve or replace the actual pool, though, or is it to replace those—I'll take that's
• </c><00:52:11.800><c> I'll</c> though or is it to replace those I'll though or is it to replace those
• </c><01:06:43.880><c> the</c> As proposed, the tax would replace the As proposed, the tax would replace
• Chair Gomez: >> Are you essentially replacing the larger sections in particular?

Bills: HF4094, HF3390, HF3813, HF3583, HF3751, HF4324, HF4789, HF3596, HF4033, HF4424, HF4053

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

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• I just feel like we're not really doing as much as we should be to replace Equipment.
• And so I was able to replace my tires and go back on the road safely.
• So the bond, the way it's set Up, the bond revenues will replace the road funds in the identified STIP
• it was My understanding, as somebody who just signed on that bill, is that the bond revenue would replace
• To be able to replace those roles, the campus says they're not a part of those roles, technically not

Keywords: 996, all

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• An electronic poll book is a digital system that replaces traditional paper poll books at voting locations
• Hardware replacement is at portion of this work and ongoing support portion of this work and ongoing
• Hardware replacement is at the top.
• These devices have a recommended useful life of approximately five years, which means hardware replacement
• Currently, there is no designated funding for this replacement.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:14 Approval of Minutes 00:00:40 State Board of Elections 00:00:56, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met to hear an update from the State Board of Elections on its Bluegrass Books electronic poll book system. Rachel Pointer and Richard House described the project as an in-house modernization effort intended to improve security, customization, integration with the voter registration system, reduce voter wait times, streamline supplemental and provisional ballot processing, and provide year-round local support to county clerks and poll workers. They emphasized that the system is already a working product, not just a concept, and showed a workflow demonstration of voter lookup, signature capture, ballot issuance, manual lookup, and handling voters who have already voted. The agency also outlined the financial rationale for the project, saying the state currently lacks dedicated funding for replacing the iPads used for election-day poll books and that counties now bear vendor maintenance and support costs. Under Bluegrass Books, the state would seek to cover hardware replacement, maintenance, and on-site support through future appropriations, potentially using bulk purchasing to lower costs. When asked about the size of the appropriation request, the presenters said it was not yet finalized but noted roughly 7,000 devices are deployed statewide and replacement would likely be phased rather than done all at once. Members asked about security and whether the e-poll book could affect vote totals. The Board explained that the e-poll book is separate from ballot casting, that voting machines themselves are not connected to the internet, and that the poll book is networked only to update check-ins and prevent double voting. They said the device is locked down to the poll book application and can operate offline until connectivity returns. A member also asked how to recruit more poll workers; the response suggested higher pay is the main incentive, along with outreach to schools, community colleges, and possible pilot programs involving professionals. The meeting concluded without any votes or formal action beyond approval of minutes, and the next meeting was announced for January 29, weather permitting.

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• We believe that the agency currently has procedures for repairing and replacing uniforms.
• We believe that the agency currently has procedures for repairing and replacing uniforms.
• Does the state contend that replacing a septic tank and drain fields is minor maintenance?
• The stress on the frame and other working parts of the car, you just can't replace those.
• The way you do is you replace the car.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining met to hear informational presentations on several state employee bargaining units at impasse. The Department of Management Services outlined the status of negotiations for FDLE special agents, correctional/security services, sworn law enforcement officers, Florida Highway Patrol troopers, and Florida State Fire Service employees. In each case, most contract articles had been resolved, but key disputes remained over wages and several non-economic provisions such as hours of work, grievance language, safety, grooming, seniority, equipment, travel, and on-call pay. DMS emphasized that the state had offered competitive pay increases, special pay, recruitment/retention funds in some units, and that insurance costs would remain unchanged for employees. Representatives for the Florida State Fire Service Association argued that the state was requiring firefighters to perform work far outside their job descriptions, including major construction and renovation, and that wildland firefighters were being undercompensated for long hours, on-call duty, and callback work. They also pressed for higher wages, an incentive-based pay plan, additional compensation for firefighter-EMTs, more protective clothing, and stronger decontamination and cancer-prevention measures. The Police Benevolent Association’s Florida Highway Patrol unit sought a larger career development plan, veteran stipends, broader grooming/tattoo allowances, improved vehicle safety, and more pay, while the law enforcement unit raised concerns about vehicle safety, performance evaluation quotas, and a $7,000 across-the-board raise. The security services unit representing correctional officers, probation officers, and ISS officers focused on a substantial wage increase, retention pay, special pay for death row and close management assignments, and overtime treatment for lieutenants and captains. Committee members asked only a few clarifying questions, including whether correctional officers receive overtime, which DMS confirmed they do. No votes were taken and no formal action was scheduled; the meeting was expressly for information only. The committee thanked the presenters, noted that the materials and testimony would be taken under advisement, and adjourned without objection.

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• Specifically, $4 million to replace trees and timber in areas impacted by hurricanes and natural disasters
• wildfire management equipment, replacement of the forestry center and the state hangar, and enhancements
• This provides a replacement for old and aging vehicles within the department's fleet.
• So a lot of times if they get a grant and they want to do a roof replacement, the max grant is $10,000
• So a lot of times if they get a grant and they want to do a roof replacement, the max grant is $10,000

Summary: The committee first took up confirmation of five water management district appointees: Ted Everett and Jerome Pate to the Northwest Florida Water Management District, Michael Romano to the Big Cypress Basin Board of the South Florida Water Management District, and Paul Bissfam, John Hall, and Virginia Johns to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Senator McClain moved confirmation, the roll was called, and the committee recommended all appointees favorably. Members then received the Governor’s Florida First budget presentations for environmental agencies. The environmental package totaled about $5.8 billion and emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality, resilience, land conservation, state parks, hazardous waste cleanup, wildlife management, wildfire response, and citrus support. DEP highlighted more than $1.4 billion for water resources, including $810 million for Everglades restoration, $202 million for Resilient Florida, $150 million for Florida Forever, $70 million for state parks, and $221 million for contamination cleanup. FWC, Agriculture, and Citrus funding priorities were also outlined. Members asked about Florida Forever funding, state park wastewater and septic needs, a reduction at the Florida Wildlife Research Institute, and beach renourishment funding for storm damage. The committee also heard the General Government portion of the budget, which totaled about $2.9 billion and covered DBPR, Lottery, Financial Services, Management Services, Revenue, PERC, and the Gaming Control Commission. DBPR requested funds for license processing, an animal abuse hotline, fleet replacement, and IT retention. FGCC sought new enforcement squads and an IT licensing/enforcement system. The Lottery proposed marketing, retail engagement, IT, and retention funding. DMS emphasized building modernization, fleet telematics, 911 and radio upgrades, cybersecurity, a local government cybersecurity grant program, and data interoperability. PERC described a sharp increase in labor cases and elections after SB 256 and requested staffing, election administration, and hearing officer pay increases. DFS highlighted My Safe Florida Home, fire marshal and first responder support, financial investigations, and gold and silver legal tender implementation. Revenue requested operational and IT funding and support for fiscally constrained counties. Questions focused on DBPR’s condo and HOA initiatives, cybersecurity grant reductions, and the My Safe Florida Home program’s abandoned grants and matching requirements. No additional votes were taken, and the committee adjourned.

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• On DXP, this is our core modernization effort and replaces aging systems that process billions in revenue
• We're ready to move on to issue number five: fleet replacement.
• With that money, we have replaced more than 4,790 vehicles, including 1,250 electric vehicles.
• With that money, we have replaced more than 4,790 vehicles, including 1,250 electric vehicles.
• , air fleet replacement, automobile insurance, and fuel costs.

Summary: The committee first heard a DMV budget presentation on the state-to-state verification system required for Real ID compliance and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) modernization project. DMV officials said the state-to-state system is a pointer-based exchange used when a person applies for a license in another state, with only limited identifying data shared initially and the full driver history sent only after a qualified request. Members raised concerns about privacy, possible misuse by other states or federal actors, notification to Californians, hacking, and whether California could detect or stop abusive access. DMV said it can monitor requests, see patterns of access, work with AAMVA and legal counsel, and seek to block or challenge misuse; LAO said California is in a difficult position and should consider guardrails rather than opt out. On DXP, DMV said the project is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is expected by the end of calendar year 2026, and the full system should be finished by fiscal year 2028-29, with phased rollout and reappropriated funding to keep costs controlled. The committee then heard from the California High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General on a trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a framework for retaining and disclosing work papers, and the proposed trailer bill would create that framework while also adding authority to hire needed classifications and purchase goods and services. He also said the office needs a clearer statutory definition of “proposed agreements” and notice when the High-Speed Rail Authority is reviewing them, so the office can review contracts and related agreements effectively. LAO raised no concerns with the trailer bill language, and Finance said any amendments would come in the May revision. Members debated the scope of confidentiality in the Inspector General proposal, especially whether reports could be held confidential when they identify weaknesses in fraud controls, security, or other vulnerabilities. The Inspector General said confidentiality would be temporary, tied to articulating the risk, reassessing it every 120 days, and releasing the report once the risk is no longer substantial; he also said the office had already published reports at its discretion and had found at least one procurement violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract. Several members pressed for stronger transparency and suggested time limits or broader disclosure, while others argued the bill would improve oversight and make the Inspector General’s authority clearer. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the item was left for further work on the trailer bill and AB 1608 language.

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• Only then were we told that they expected a full roof replacement, which would have cost over $30,000
• practices, requires insurance policies to pay restitution of policyholders, mandates offers of extended replacement
• practices, requires insurance policies to pay restitution of policyholders, mandates offers of extended replacement
• SB 876 does this by establishing the following: accurate real-world replacement cost estimates.
• SB 876 requires insurers to offer sufficient extended replacement costs.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Uh, we are replacing a more than 50-year-old lab that was in Huntsville on the campus of Wallace State
• The federal government would not replace those funds.
• We were trying to send them to churches and food banks and places like that to kind of get that replaced
• We're replacing the system that we bought used back in 1983 from the state of New Mexico.
• You can imagine what we've been dealing with because it costs so much to replace a system like that.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• We have a replacement clerk. >> Stman, are you replacing our clerk, Alexander Murray? Okay.
• So this is a replace-all amendment that, um, however, it's obviously very, very gerine a replace-all
• </c> replace all amendment. replace all amendment.
• ><03:43:28.080><c> um</c><03:43:28.800><c> however</c> replace all amendment that um however replace
• </c> replace all amendment. Yes. replace all amendment. Yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Santa Barbara Unified replaced aging gas water heaters with heat pumps through SoCal-REN.
• into the...” “...third-party market and buy old refrigeration equipment that’s cheap and easy and replace
• I know I’m going to—I can go into that—but we provide them these incentives to help them replace them
• ...” “...1920, I have a beautiful big window that I refuse to replace, but, you know, I don’t know a
• And especially replacing TRC with balanced cost-effective tests, we'll follow up with some ideas about

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy held a hearing on how CPUC-overseen energy efficiency programs are budgeted and evaluated, with a focus on whether ratepayer-funded programs are delivering sufficient value. The chair framed the issue as not whether energy efficiency works, but how to measure success as programs have shifted from simple measures like lighting to more complex retrofits, electrification, and equity-oriented offerings. CPUC staff outlined the statutory framework, the four-year budget cycle, recent spending of about $795 million in 2025, and the use of the Total System Benefit (TSB) goal metric and the Total Resource Cost (TRC) test for cost-effectiveness, noting that some programs, such as equity and market-support offerings, are exempt from TRC requirements at the program level. Utility, regional network, implementer, and public-interest witnesses largely agreed that energy efficiency remains important for affordability, reliability, and decarbonization, but differed on how to evaluate it. PG&E and SoCal Regional Energy Network representatives emphasized portfolio-level management, the value of third-party implementers, and the need to keep cost-effectiveness at the portfolio or segment level rather than the individual program level. The Energy Coalition argued that the current TRC framework undervalues efficiency because it counts participant costs without fully capturing participant benefits, and urged changes to the metric and to how savings are credited. CalTF staff similarly said programs should receive credit for all savings they influence and that current rules can disadvantage efficiency relative to other demand-side resources. The Public Advocates Office countered that ratepayer-funded programs should produce benefits greater than costs, supported TRC as a useful check, and raised concerns about the growing share of budgets going to programs that have not demonstrated cost-effectiveness. Committee members repeatedly said the math was difficult to explain to constituents and pressed witnesses on whether participant costs should be included in TRC, how TSB is calculated, and whether a simpler or more consistent framework should be used across programs. CPUC staff said the relevant issues are already in two open proceedings, with the budget application proceeding expected to conclude in roughly Q2 or Q3 of the following year and broader policy questions remaining in a separate rulemaking. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with general agreement that the portfolio should remain accountable, but continued disagreement over the best metric and how to balance affordability, equity, and grid benefits.

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• We are asking for $1.3 million to replace non-recurring for health benefit changes that were passed in
• Replace non-recurring for health benefit changes that were passed in SB 357 last year, $540,000 to fund
• Repairing and replacing it is about $3.2 million.
• We replaced legacy equipment, including firewalls, network equipment, and employee workstations.
• If we were to shift that requirement to appraisal cost instead of replacement costs new, and when we

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• SHARE, which is good news because replacing SHARE would probably cost about $200 million.
• That answer is just a total replacement of what we've got there now, but modernized, right?
• The other one that I was going to ask you about is the school bus replacement.
• Well, the 19.3 keeps us with a 12-year replacement, Mr. Chair, Senator.
• So, it's not a replacement, but the cost is high because of the nature of the remodel.

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• It's what the cost is to replace your home or up to its coverage limits.
• If it now costs more year over year to replace your house, that means you need more insurance to replace
• The value of a house, meaning the replacement cost, so whether it's a $400,000 replacement cost or $750,000
• replacement cost, has a really big impact.
• Because the replacement cost is so much more. It's more expensive for labor.

Summary: The subcommittee held its first meeting on homeowners property insurance, with members from both parties introducing themselves and repeatedly noting that insurance affordability, roof condition, claims handling, and storm recovery are top concerns for their districts. Chair Yeager said the meeting was intended as an educational discussion rather than a legislative debate, and introduced a panel that included Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworski, consumer Chad Carr, agent Mary Catherine Lawler, insurer executive Melissa Burt DeVries, and policyholder attorney Chip Merlin. The panel and members discussed major cost drivers in Florida homeowners insurance, including inflation, home age, roof age, mitigation features, claims history, litigation costs, reinsurance, and the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Commissioner Yaworski said underwriting has become more sophisticated and that litigation costs, reinsurance, and replacement-cost inflation all affect premiums; he also said litigation is down about 30% and average requested rate increases have fallen from about 22.1% in 2022 to 0.8% today. DeVries said age of home, replacement cost, roof age, and coverage choices can materially change premiums, and explained that reinsurance is a major expense passed through to consumers. Merlin emphasized transparency concerns, argued that insurers are increasingly individualizing risk, and said consumers often struggle with coverage limits, deductibles, and claim denials. Members asked about flood coverage, hurricane deductibles, managed repair programs, mitigation credits, new insurer capitalization, and whether savings from reforms are reaching consumers. Yaworski explained that flood is generally excluded from homeowners policies and covered separately, that hurricane deductibles are mandatory in Florida and usually around 5%, and that the office tracks savings from reforms through rate filings and insurer discussions. He said the state is updating mitigation discounts and monitoring new entrants closely for solvency and market conduct. Several members and panelists said recent reforms have helped reduce some abuses and litigation, but many consumers are still seeing higher premiums because replacement costs and reinsurance remain elevated. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• This joint memorial requests that the closure and replacement of the Fairfax Bridge be considered an
• is erected, and that the current bridge be removed from the National Historic Register so that a replacement
• National Environmental Policy Act review be shifted to take place concurrently or after the bridge replacement
• 8016, requesting Congress to determine that the closure of the Fairfax Bridge and its immediate replacement
• Fairfax Bridge and its immediate replacement be considered an emergency is now before us.

Bills: SB6131, SB6311, SJM8016, SB6230, SB6032, SB6335

Keywords: traffic safety, roadway fatalities, Washington traffic safety commission, policy update, road safety, accident prevention, pedestrian safety, construction, accessibility, public safety, urban planning, bridge repair, infrastructure, emergency funding, transportation, cash transactions, pennies, currency, economic efficiency, financial regulation

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• This joint memorial requests that the closure and replacement of the Fairfax Bridge be considered an
• is erected, and that the current bridge be removed from the National Historic Register so that a replacement
• Endangered Species Act review also be shifted to take place concurrently with or after the bridge replacement
• 8016, requesting Congress to determine that the closure of the Fairfax Bridge and its immediate replacement
• Fairfax Bridge and its immediate replacement be considered an emergency is now before us.

Summary: The Transportation Committee met in executive session and considered seven measures, with staff briefing members on proposed amendments and substitutes. The main policy bills included Substitute Senate Bill 6066 on crash prevention zones, Senate Bill 6131 on the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission’s role in traffic safety and fatality review, Senate Bill 6311 on maintaining pedestrian passage during construction, Senate Bill 6230 on rounding cash transactions to eliminate pennies, Senate Bill 6032 on covering or cleaning towed vehicles with mud or debris, and Senate Bill 6335 revising the State Transportation Commission. The committee also considered Substitute Joint Memorial 8016, urging federal emergency treatment for the Fairfax Bridge closure and replacement. Members discussed competing amendments on SB 6066, including proposals to clarify enforcement coordination, signage, penalty amounts, and the scope of local versus state crash prevention zones. On SB 6131, amendments were offered to either remove or narrow the Traffic Safety Commission’s public health authority designation, while another amendment added HIPAA-related definitions and confidentiality protections. For SB 6311, the substitute focused on continuous accessible pedestrian passage near hospitals, parks, and schools, with later clarifications on where the requirement applies, local feasibility standards, and liability limits. SB 6230’s amendments would have allowed exact-payment exceptions and permissive rounding authority, while SB 6032’s amendment would have required reusable covers if a driver chooses to cover a towed vehicle. The committee adopted or accepted substitutes and then advanced all seven measures with do-pass recommendations to the Rules Committee. Senator King withdrew his SB 6066 substitute, SB 6131’s withdrawn amendments were replaced by adoption of amendment S-4874.1, and SB 6311’s substitute was withdrawn and then advanced in the revised form. SB 6230’s amendments were withdrawn after members noted a floor substitute was being worked on, and SB 6032’s amendment was set aside because the prime sponsor was absent. The meeting ended with thanks to committee staff and adjournment.

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• additional 30 days to allow AVS to complete a final inspection due to a delay in obtaining the replacement
• A replacement breaker was ordered and installed by Simmons.
• The replacement breaker was installed by Simmons.
• During the discussion with Simmons, it was identified that the replacement UV trip was anticipated on
• The replacement UV trip was anticipated on March 20 of this year.

Summary: The Louisiana Gaming Control Board met on January 15, 2026, and first approved the minutes from its December 18, 2025 meeting. Staff then reported strong December gaming revenues across riverboats, Caesars New Orleans, racetrack slots, video gaming, sports wagering, and daily fantasy sports, with several categories showing month-over-month and year-over-year increases. Board members noted the overall growth in the industry and did not raise questions on the revenue report. The board next approved a temporary certificate of compliance extension for Bally’s Shreveport Casino and Hotel. Officials said most life-safety deficiencies from the annual inspection had been corrected, and the remaining issue involved the emergency generator, which had recently been repaired and tested successfully, though a final verification inspection was still pending. The temporary certificate was extended through February 28, 2026. The board also approved a $1,500 settlement with MPL Enterprises for late submission of required annual forms and fees. In the final agenda item, the board heard an appeal from Thomas Rasko challenging the revocation of his non-key gaming employee permit. Rasko acknowledged the underlying violation and asked for a shorter penalty, while the Division argued his conduct during an arrest showed he lacked the suitability required for gaming participation. The board voted to affirm the hearing officer’s decision, revoking his permit and finding him unsuitable to participate in Louisiana’s gaming industry, and then adjourned.

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• , lighting system repair and replacement, scoreboards, but also community recreation facilities.
• , lighting system repair and replacement, scoreboards, but also community recreation facilities.
• , lighting system repair and replacement, scoreboards, but also community recreation facilities.
• , lighting system repair and replacement, scoreboards, but also community recreation facilities.
• , lighting system repair and replacement, scoreboards, but also community recreation facilities.

Bills: HB0147, HB0127

Keywords: property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval, ballot measure, general election, tax referendum, special purpose tax, Wyoming taxation, W.S. 18-9-201

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• So that's why I'm going to vote against this and be replaced.
• And we will have somebody replace that will sign off. Okay. Right.
• </c> replace that will sign off. Okay. Right. replace that will sign off. Okay. Right.
• </c> So our proposal would be to replace So our proposal would be to replace Roman<04:17:38.159><c> numeral
• All be replaced prior to sign off. Okay.

Keywords: 12:30pm HB 421 2:00pm HB 701 3:00pm HB 377 4:00pm HB 712, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference first took up House Bill 421FN, concerning notice of tax-exempt status filing procedures by town officials. Members reviewed the Senate changes and focused on whether the amended language would require multiple mailings to charitable organizations. House conferees said the Senate wording appeared to create more than one mailing and asked for clarification; Senate members explained the intent was to reduce clerk workload by posting forms and sending a follow-up notice only to organizations that failed to file after the deadline. After a brief caucus, the House concluded there were too many unresolved changes to work out in conference and moved to non-concur with the Senate amendment. The House motion to non-concur passed unanimously, 4-0, and the committee agreed to place the conference report on the House consent calendar. The chair then closed the committee of conference on House Bill 421FN. The transcript then shifted to a separate committee of conference on another bill, where members discussed revisions involving direct supervision at an eligible facility, federalwide assurance requirements, and immunity language. Testimony focused on whether the bill should require supervision at a specific facility or allow broader supervision arrangements, whether rulemaking should define direct supervision, and whether the immunity provision should cover reckless as well as willful misconduct. No final vote or action on that second bill was reached in the portion provided.

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• A 60% replacement ratio is also much more susceptible to inflation.
• </c><01:20:31.480><c> replacement</c> retirement.
• A 60% replace replacement retirement.
• A 60% replace replacement ratio<01:20:32.600><c> is</c><01:20:32.840><c> not</c><01:20:33.080><c> sufficient
• ><c> ratios</c> The difference in replacement ratios The difference in replacement ratios creates<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This amendment replaces the bill, and that’s why I’m going to support this because we’re replacing it
• </c> everyone listening that it is a replace everyone listening that it is a replace all.<01:54:06.960
• This amendment replaces the bill all.
• It's this because we're replacing it.
• This amendment replaces the bill, and that’s why I’m going to support this because we’re replacing it

Keywords: 1191, senate, all