Transcript Highlights:

• you're trying to specifically authorize you're trying to specifically authorize in<00:14:34.560>
• had the authority to be able to do this. had the authority to be able to do this.
• I'll now call the committee back to order and ask the secretary to call the roll.
• of State's office, they could not be moved from a temporary status into a permanent status.
• Just as, for an example, taking the temporary rules or regulations that fell off.

Keywords: Public Health - Room 216, 27 January, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3, a Medicaid and certificate-of-need measure described as a revised version of a bill vetoed by the governor the previous year. The bill would remove a prohibition on a psychiatric residential treatment facility in one county from Medicaid participation, add 20 beds for a Madison County facility, allow crossover status for a Harrison County hospital, require MC to obtain a certificate of need for facilities outside the original Jackson campus area, increase capital expenditure limits, and remove the provision the governor had objected to. Members discussed whether the bill was really a study item or a substantive new requirement, especially a provision tied to acute adult psychiatric units treating uninsured patients or paying a fee. The chair explained the policy concern as preventing “cherry-picking” of insured patients and shifting more uncompensated care to public facilities. The committee voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it, then voted to rise and report. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2453, a clarifying bill on window tinting/glazing exemptions. The sponsor explained that current law requires a physician’s affidavit for an exception, and the bill would clarify that licensed optometrists, along with physicians, may sign the affidavit for people whose eyes are sensitive to light. After brief questions, the committee again voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it. The chair said the two bills were being moved quickly to the docket room for processing and that the committee would reconvene immediately afterward. The final portion of the meeting was a hearing on Senate Bill 2566 involving the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The chair explained that the hearing was prompted by complaints from last session about inspectors being overly aggressive, fines for technical violations, and delays or problems with licensing. Board representatives said the newly appointed board had met for the first time, elected officers, and intended to focus on workforce development, easing burdens on the industry, and protecting public health and safety. They said the board had already restored prior passing scores for exams, adjusted work-permit timing to help students, reviewed contracts and staffing, and planned further meetings. Members and the chair discussed possible legislative changes, including mobile barber establishments, reducing fines, and extending license terms from two years to three years, with the chair asking the board to work with Senator Johnson on amendments before the deadline.

Transcript Highlights:

• >> THE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL AND CIVIL WILL COME TO ORDER.
• THAT IS WHERE WE GET OUR RULEMAKING AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT THE THREE RULES THAT COVER LIMINAL PRE RIDE
• TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE IS GOOD FOR 90 DAYS.
• AT A BARE MINIMUM THEY WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE.
• IF THEY DON'T HAVE THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE THEN THEY HAVE TO HAVE THE BOATER EDUCATION COURSE IN ORDER

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So it talks about temporary permit and then it talks about a temporary license on line 139.
• current 30 days to 60 days for temporary current 30 days to 60 days for temporary licensing.<00:
• Um it it basically says a temporary Um it it basically says a temporary permit<00:09:19.360>
• it talks about a temporary license then it talks about a temporary license on<00:09:36.240> lines
• temporary permit? temporary permit?

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 24 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took House Bill 1637 off the table and adopted a committee substitute amendment narrowing Public Records Act exemptions to records of the child death review panel, maternal mortality review committee, and fetal and infant mortality review panel. Supporters said the exemption was intended to let providers and hospitals speak candidly in closed-door reviews to identify mistakes and prevent future deaths, while critics questioned how the public and legislature would learn the outcomes. The amendment and then the bill as amended were adopted by voice vote. House Bill 479, which would extend temporary licensing timeframes for the psychology board and the board of licensed marriage and family therapists from 30 to 60 days, was then considered. An amendment was adopted clarifying that the bill does not alter existing education, supervised training, or examination requirements. Senator Hill raised concerns that the bill’s language could allow a temporary license to last 365 days even if licensure requirements were not met, and the committee ultimately tabled the bill subject to call so the language could be clarified. The committee also heard House Bill 514, the Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act, which updates the vet-client-patient relationship definition, adds a public member and a certified veterinary technician to the board, removes some fees, and adds title protection for certified veterinary technicians. Witnesses said the changes were meant to support the profession and keep more graduates in-state. The bill passed after questions about the certification’s scope. House Bill 612, authorizing intergovernmental agreements and involving Coast Guard training and installation support services, was tabled subject to call after members said they needed more explanation. Finally, House Bill 1152, the Right to Try the Medical Cannabis Act, was considered. The bill creates a process for patients with chronic, progressive, severely disabling, or terminal illnesses not already covered by the medical cannabis statute to petition the Department of Health for access, with the treating physician initiating the request. An amendment was adopted to clarify that out-of-state patients receiving care in Mississippi are not excluded if they meet the same process and standards. Members then debated unclear language near the end of the bill about which provisions control in case of conflict; the sponsor said the new right-to-try provisions would govern for the covered patients. The discussion continued with examples of conditions that might qualify, such as non-malignant chronic pain syndromes, and the bill remained under consideration as the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate will come to order.
• Senate Bill 1153 by Hughes, relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to take
• Senate Bill 1282 by Parker, relating to the authority authorizing adoption assistance agreements for
• certain children after a final adoption order is rendered, to Health and Human Services.
• Senate Bill 1292 by Johnson, relating to the authority of appellate courts to issue temporary orders

Summary: The Senate met briefly to receive first-reading referrals of a large number of bills, resolutions, and joint resolutions. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public education, health care, criminal justice, business regulation, transportation, water and natural resources, local government, taxation, elections, and public information. Many of the filings were by Senators Hughes, Perry, Alvarado, Creighton, Hancock, Parker, Zaffirini, Blanco, and others, and included proposals on school safety, health records and billing, election procedures, water planning, housing and rent issues, energy and environmental regulation, and criminal penalties. The chamber also read several concurrent and joint resolutions, including measures designating state symbols and local honors, a proposed constitutional amendment related to gaming by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, a proposal concerning special-session subjects, and resolutions on fiscal restraints and retirement obligations. No debate, testimony, or substantive action on the merits of the measures occurred in this portion of the transcript; the items were simply read and referred to committees. At the close of the proceedings, the Senate adjourned pursuant to a previously adopted motion and announced it would reconvene at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4.

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• in order to keep them out.
• <00:27:21.799> them<00:27:21.960> out<00:27:22.840> um authorities in order to keep
• them out um authorities in order to keep them out um the<00:27:23.480> Richmond<00:27:24.000>
• It is a temporary provision.
• It is a temporary provision.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the order that we're currently in in our lawsuit.
• , which led to remedial order number two.
• We are currently in remedial order number two.
• Okay, so two things: one is define temporary. What are you defining as temporary?
• So what's temporary, number one?

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 1378 PERMITS A COURT TO ORDER RESTITUTION IN CASES OF A STANDARD LEAVING THE SCENE ACCIDENT.
• MUST HAVE CAUSED OR OTHERWISE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CRASH BEFORE A COURT IS AUTHORIZED TO ORDER RESTITUTION
• SENATORS WE ARE NOW GOING TO GO INTO A TEMPORARY RECESS AS WE WAIT FOR SEVERAL SENATORS TO COME PRESENT
• >>Vice Chair Avila: WE ARE NOW BACK FROM OUR TEMPORARY RECESS.
• WE ARE IN TEMPORARY RECESS WHILE WE WAIT FOR THE NEXT SENATOR TO PRESENT HIS BILL. >> Vice Chair Avila

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:12:40.000> to we'll have the spending authority to we'll have the spending authority to
• <00:12:49.120> um would give us the spending authority um would give us the spending authority
• We're using our cash balance for all of the spending authority. >> Spending authority to do that.
• So now once you apply to test, you submit an application for a temporary work permit, you get a temporary
• work permit, you get a for a temporary work permit, you get a temporary<00:25:20.559> work<00

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 5 February, 2026; 8:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Board of Registration for Foresters, which said it is self-funded through applications and renewals and receives no general fund support. The board requested a budget increase from $62,755 to $77,035, mainly for technology upgrades to its database and website, a social media presence, and about $3,000 more for board travel. Members asked about contractual expenses, staffing, renewals, reserves, and office location; the witness said most renewals are now online, the board has a reserve but he did not know the exact amount, and the board is leased space in the Robert E. Lee Building. No vote was taken, and the chair moved on to the next agency. The Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists then presented its budget and operational needs. The board described its 10-member structure, three employees, and oversight of about 4,450 social workers and 210 marriage and family therapists. It explained that a prior $50,000 deficit appropriation was approved too late to spend, and asked to include that amount in the current budget for technology upgrades and equipment. The board also requested salary increases, additional travel funds, money for out-of-state compact participation, more contractual funds for database enhancements and digitizing records, and one additional computer. Members questioned the board about its large cash balance, staffing, office location, and the social work compact; the board said it has about $1 million in cash, is in leased space at Old River Place, and needs database changes to support the compact. No action or vote was taken. Finally, the Cosmetology and Barbering Board discussed major licensing and regulatory changes and its budget request. The board said it had already adopted a passing score for the licensure exam, ended the practical exam, extended testing approval periods, removed barriers to temporary work permits, and opened a path for apprenticeships, mobile establishments, and online licensing software. It also described recommendations in SB 2566, including a low-income first-license fee waiver, sanitation warnings, reduced education and instructor-hour requirements, and removal of some display requirements. The board said these changes had already led to new applications and test signups. On the budget side, it said it was withdrawing a prior request for $6,340 for practical-exam contractors because that exam was eliminated, but still sought $120,000 for certified mail, $49,000 for recruitment and retention salaries, and continued flexibility for possible live-streaming requirements under pending legislation. Senators asked whether the practical exam had been eliminated and whether the board could still ensure competency and inspections; the board said skills are still assessed through program completion and theory testing, and it asked to retain inspector positions because it oversees roughly 6,000 to 6,500 licensed shops and salons with only two inspectors.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, the Rules and Administration Committee shall come to order.
• per his preference as the bill's author. per his preference as the bill's author.
• addition to the temporary rules.
• I think I change in the temporary rules.
• these are still as we know temporary these are still as we know temporary rules,<00:48:24.000>

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Rules and Administration Committee met on March 19, 2026, to consider the referral path for Senate File 4139, the sports betting bill, rather than the substance of the proposal. Senator Franzen, the bill’s chief author, asked that the bill be referred first to the Commerce Committee, saying he had discussed the matter with the relevant committee chairs and that Commerce was the best place to address the bill’s consumer protection provisions. He emphasized that any final path to passage would still require the bill to go through State and Local Government as well. Senator Rasmusson objected and argued the bill should go first to State and Local Government, citing Senate jurisdiction rules, which he said assign gambling bills to that committee. He noted that prior sports betting bills had been referred there first and said a predictable referral process is important. Senator Maye Quade, Senator Dibble, Senator Bar, and Senator Jasinski also supported sending the bill to State and Local Government first, arguing that the committee has primary jurisdiction over gambling and that the bill’s consumer protection language does not change that basic referral. Senator Champion and Senator Miller supported the Commerce referral, saying authors may request an initial committee and that the bill’s consumer protection sections fit Commerce jurisdiction. Senator Marty moved to re-refer Senate File 4139 to the Committee on State and Local Government. Before the vote, members continued debating whether the bill’s structure and prior referral history justified Commerce or whether committee jurisdiction rules required State and Local Government first. The transcript ends with the motion pending and no final vote or disposition shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Perpich has no taxation authority.
• Perpich has no taxation authority.
• timebound floors of 38% and 68% to account for temporary fluctuations in issuance patterns or authorization
• authorization timing. authorization timing.
• <01:24:59.600> um We're just allowing for a temporary um We're just allowing for a temporary

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As a temporary and emergency...
• Number two, federal authority. Thank you for watching. Please like and subscribe. Thank you.
• In order to get it accurate, why don't I go straight to her? Thank you, Member Barner.
• There is a stakeholder process through an Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR).
• Again, what we are already observing is that entwinedness... between our authorized and the FERC authorized

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• for the commissioner of human services to have the authority to spend that money, language would need
• the commissioner of human services<00:09:54.399> so<00:09:54.560> in<00:09:54.720> order
• <00:09:54.959> for<00:09:55.120> the services so in order for the services so in order
• to spend that money the authority to spend that money language<00:09:59.440> would<00:09:59.600
• and have reinsurance only be temporary and have reinsurance only be temporary to<00:18:34.720>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee reviewed a side-by-side comparison and fiscal analysis of Senate File 3472, a reinsurance-related bill affecting the premium security plan account, MinnesotaCare, and related health care funding. Staff explained the Senate and House versions of the bill, including how the Senate proposal extends reinsurance for five years and uses a projected $1.087 billion general fund transfer to fully fund claims and administrative costs through fiscal year 2028, while the House version conditions continuation of the program on federal approval of the state innovation waiver. The fiscal presentation also covered appropriations for MNsure, a mental health parity and substance abuse office, and House provisions for delivery reform and a public option study, along with a House transfer of $110.674 million to the health care access fund. Members debated the budget horizon and whether costs should be forecast beyond fiscal year 2025. Representative Schultz argued that the spreadsheet understated the broader fiscal impact of reinsurance and warned about future funding cliffs for MinnesotaCare and other health programs, while other members and staff noted that the state’s standard forecast ends in fiscal year 2025 and that the fiscal note only estimated reinsurance costs through the five-year extension. Supporters said reinsurance was the best available option to reduce premium increases, especially in rural areas, and some pointed to a public option as a longer-term alternative. Opponents argued reinsurance does not address underlying health care costs or deductibles and urged consideration of other reforms. House Research then walked through the policy differences. House-only provisions would change Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association board membership, require platinum plans in certain markets, expand postnatal coverage, require a prescription drug benefit in some plans, set a minimum actuarial value for MinnesotaCare, create an Office of Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Accountability, and direct reports on delivery reform and a public option. The shared provisions would extend the premium security program to 2027 and delay the transfer of remaining premium security plan funds to the health care access fund until 2029, with the House language again contingent on federal waiver approval. No formal vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair closed discussion after hearing no further questions and indicated members would be contacted about next steps.

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair hears none, so ordered.
• Unfortunately, we cannot authorize the this request.
• So ordered. David. The chair at this time lays out House Bill 2524 and recognizes its author.
• Um, their court ordered possession.
• To possession orders. Uh, I also think.

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• <00:01:56.000> joining<00:01:56.399> me<00:01:56.799> to<00:01:57.119> co-author
• co-chair no for joining me to co-author co-chair no for joining me to co-author this<00:01:57.840
• <00:08:35.200> license temporary license temporary license were<00:08:37.360> they<00:08
• Under that line, a provider with a temporary license and the chapter is not eligible to apply.
• basic or temporary comprehensive license.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• In the Minnesota Senate, we recognize that we're in a temporary tie, and we took that seriously because
• The legislature can be a chaotic place, but Kari was the type of person who really knew how to make order
• In the Minnesota Senate, we recognize that we're in a temporary tie, and we took that seriously because
• In the Minnesota Senate, we recognize that we're in a temporary tie, and we took that seriously because
• <00:04:18.440> out<00:04:18.600> of really knew how to make order out of really knew

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The program covered the start of the 94th Minnesota Legislature, where the evenly split Senate adopted a bipartisan power-sharing agreement, Senate Resolution 1, by unanimous support. The agreement, reached in honor of the late Sen. Kari Dziedzic, sets up co-presiding officers, co-chairs and evenly split committees, and will remain in place until one party gains a majority. Republican Sen. Jeremy Miller and DFL Sen. Bobby Joe Champion were elected as co-presiding officers under the arrangement. A major segment focused on fraud, waste, and abuse in Minnesota and proposals to strengthen oversight. DFL Sen. Gerson discussed a bill to create an independent Office of Inspector General to oversee public and private entities receiving taxpayer dollars, arguing it would fill a gap and work alongside existing agencies such as the Office of the State Auditor, the attorney general, and the BCA. He said the issue has bipartisan concern and that the bill is intended to protect taxpayer money and the people who rely on public programs. Republican Sen. John Jasinski also said fraud is a serious problem, citing cases such as Feeding Our Future, child care assistance, and Medicaid-related fraud, and arguing that every dollar matters and stronger checks and balances are needed. He expressed support for anti-fraud efforts if they are independent and bipartisan, and pointed to the House’s new fraud oversight committee as a promising step. State Auditor Julie Blaha added that her office focuses on local government accountability, said workforce shortages are a major challenge, and emphasized that tips from the public and public employees are often the best way fraud is detected.

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• <00:25:02.840> are<00:25:03.880> um temporary are um temporary are um you<00:25:05.120>
• <00:50:39.640> commissioner, temporary commissioner, temporary commissioner, in<00:50:41.280><
• authorizing specific treatment.
• <01:34:05.160> authorizing or obtain a court order authorizing or obtain a court order authorizing
• orders.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate will come to order. The secretary will call the roll.
• Hearing no objection, so ordered.
• Rule in order to move the intent calendar deadline to 4 p.m. today. Motion by...
• Questions for the author of the amendment and for the author of the bill.
• regional transportation authorities to Transportation.

Bills: SCR8, SCR24, SCR25, SB1, SB65, SB315, SB371, SB372, SB379, SB400, SB402, SB406, SB427, SB487, SB502, SB509, SB535, SB610, SB707, SB740, SB761, SB840, SB875, SB893, SB918, SB925, SB965, SB987, SB990, SB995, SB1006, SB1018, SB1073, SB1106, SB1121, SB1194, SB1253, SB1300, SB1343, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1532, SB1555, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SCR25, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SCR8, SB565, SB372, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB925, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB815, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB24, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB896, SB1352, SB973, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB1547, SB961, SB1038, SB513, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1198, SB1146, SB763, SB667

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd like to call Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Budget Committee to order.
• The next proposal we have is a federal authority adjustment.
• restraining orders that have been approved by the court systems.
• restraining orders that have been approved by the court systems.
• to enforce its orders.

Summary: The subcommittee heard May Revision presentations for the Office of Emergency Services, Judicial Branch, CDCR, and the Department of Justice, with the LAO offering comments and recommendations throughout. For Cal OES, the administration outlined funding for relocating the Red Mountain communications site, increased FEMA reimbursement authority, cybersecurity grants, next-generation 911 support, and a reduction to the Flexible Cash Assistance for Survivors of Crime program. Members raised concerns about VOCA backfill and disaster reimbursement, while the LAO recommended approving the 911 request with reporting, adding contingency planning for cybersecurity grants, clarifying the FEMA reimbursement language, and increasing reporting on emergency spending. For the Judicial Branch, the May Revision included funding for implementation of the Trial Nations Access to Justice Act, reductions tied to court facilities and employee benefits, and General Fund solutions such as a reduction to the pretrial release program, a reversion from the Trial Court Trust Fund, and elimination of the jury duty pilot program. The LAO cautioned that the pretrial reduction could affect detention and release decisions and recommended tighter legislative oversight over the trust fund transfer and reallocation language. Members questioned the impact of the pretrial cut, the lack of Prop. 36 court funding, and the rationale for the jury pilot elimination; the Judicial Branch said it was generally supportive of the budget as proposed. CDCR presented requests for roof repairs, fire alarm replacements, CalAIM-related costs, and trailer bill changes on incarcerated college students, mental health hiring, and tuberculosis testing, along with a planned prison closure by October 2026. The department also proposed reducing or delaying several items, including radio replacement, ADA improvements, COVID mitigation, and some facility upgrades, while adding a $125 million placeholder for consultant-driven operational savings. The LAO recommended rejecting or reducing several San Quentin-related proposals, questioned the staffing and contract medical requests, and urged more transparency on the consultant savings plan; members expressed concern about the realism of the savings targets and the potential legal or operational risks from delaying ADA and radio projects. For DOJ, the May Revision proposed ongoing funding and 44 positions to defend against federal actions, IT and accounting system upgrades, implementation funding for AB 1877, and a special fund loan. The LAO supported the KLETS connection but asked for a contingency plan if the new DMV link is delayed, noted that AB 1877 would not be fully implemented without additional funding, and recommended limiting and reporting on the federal accountability workload. Members questioned the size and permanence of the DOJ request, the use of the earlier $25 million special session appropriation, and the pace of federal litigation; DOJ said the new request would support ongoing litigation, expert assistance, and coordination across multiple cases and states.

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• Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services will now come to order.
• SB 1110 authorizes Medicaid to cover specified orthotics or prosthetic services and directs the Agency
• Graduates who hold a temporary provisional license, which we will talk about, they will be able to do
• So you want to make sure this is a temporary license until they take the test and pass it, or if they
• SB 688 gives naturopathic doctors the authority to diagnose and treat any disease or condition of any

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• regulatory agencies that have authority regulatory agencies that have authority during<00:10:37.040
• a warrant or a court order.
• or by a law order, excuse me.
• <01:53:07.360> sure get a court order in order to make sure get a court order in order to
• So this does not level the order.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all