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• Today it's my distinct honor to recognize a truly historic team, the Iowa Yellow Jackets.
• I would like to recognize the Iowa state championship football team.
• I would like to recognize the Iowa State Championship football team.

Bills: HR119, HR120, HR121, HR122, HR123, HR124, HR125, HR126, HR127, HR128, HR129, HR130, HR131, HR132, HCR53, HCR54, HCR55, HCR56, HR115, HR116, HR117, HR118, SCR19, SCR26, SB102, SB222, SB255, SB270, SB273, SB314, SB418, SB420, HB21, HB24, HB29, HB31, HB39, HB45, HB49, HB77, HB136, HB150, HB211, HB263, HB273, HB299, HB315, HB324, HB376, HB377, HB422, HB431, HB444, HB450, HB519, HB533, HB538, HB549, HB559, HB562, HB663, HB664, HB715, HB717, HB805, HB822, HB823, HB834, HB864, HB867, HB1011, HB1017, HB1018, HB1068, HB1134, HB1137, HB1234, HB1235, HB1236, HB310, HCR6, HCR19, HCR10, HR74, HCR26, HCR35, HCR7, HB51, HB82, HB143, HB145, HB160, HB180, HB192, HB393, HB430, HB445, HB506, HB515, HB521, HB565, HB590, HB614, HB638, HB670, HB672, HB685, HB692, HB752, HB773, HB781, HB799, HB860, HB874, HB887, HB917, HB937, HB956, HB965, HB972, HB977, HB982, HB1006, HB1010, HB1044, HB1072, HB1088, HB1179, HB1200, HB76, HB132, HB181, HB210, HB250, HB265, HB275, HB291, HB322, HB342, HB475, HB486, HB616, HB635, HB639, HB690, HB740, HB757, HB761, HB774, HB808, HB855, HB872, HB883, HB886, HB903, HB949, HB962, HB996, HB1003, HB1036, HB1054, HB1071, HB1076, HB1078, HB1113, HB1132, HB1146, HB1232, HB1233, HB140, HB750, HB911, HB52, HB154, HB400, HB463, HB570, HB631, HB637, HB870, HB952, HB961, HB399, HB868, HB905, HB401, HB901, HR20, HB9, HB58, HB151, HB193, HB284, HB459, HB476, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB615, HB682, HB733, HB915

Keywords: condolences, public service, environmental justice, sustainability, local government, military service, World War II, veteran, community, Italian Festival, cultural celebration, Tickfaw, Italian-American, community pride, heritage, Miss Louisiana Teen USA, Heaven Riley Breaux, recognition, youth empowerment, community service

Summary: The House met on April 9, 2026, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the pledge. Members then spent much of the morning recognizing visiting groups and honoring individuals and teams, including Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Day, social workers, Black Women’s Health Initiative and My Sister’s Keeper, the Knock Knock Children’s Museum, and several championship school teams. The House also received committee reports and introduced a number of resolutions and Senate bills before moving into House bills on second reading and final passage. A large block of bills focused on taxation, procurement, transportation, public safety, and administrative modernization. The House passed measures on prompt payment for contractors, fleet vehicle registration, electronic bidding forms, cooperative purchasing by local governments, and use of federal procurement rules for buses and paratransit vehicles. Members also approved bills related to ad valorem millage rules and a constitutional amendment proposal to change legislative session dates, though that session-date measure was sent to Appropriations. Other bills passed addressed brick manufacturing and wood pellet manufacturing as economic development priorities, boiler inspection authority, the Fire Marshal’s role in child care center inspections, and the Louisiana Wallet digitized credentials program. Several public safety and social policy bills also advanced. The House passed bills increasing penalties for repeat DWI offenders with serious prior driving-related convictions, providing medical expense assistance for injured law enforcement officers and firefighters, creating a green/blue envelope program for drivers with autism or mental illness, and establishing a workplace violence measure for retail food service establishments. Members also passed bills on domestic violence, homelessness-related court programs, non-compete restrictions for interns and preceptors, pharmacy benefit managers, and health coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices. One bill on jury trial reassignment in criminal cases failed on reconsideration by a vote of 50-49 and returned to the calendar. Most of the bills considered on final passage were approved by wide margins, with several receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. A few measures were temporarily returned to the calendar or recommitted, including some domestic violence, insurance, and retirement-related bills. The House also adopted multiple amendments during debate, and several members requested co-authors on measures after passage.

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• Neighboring states like Wisconsin<00:04:14.480><c> and</c><00:04:14.720><c> Iowa</c><00:04:15.040><c>
• have</c><00:04:15.360><c> already</c> Wisconsin and Iowa have already Wisconsin and Iowa have already

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 1534, authored by Representative Keeler, was heard and amended with the A1 amendment, which was adopted without objection. The bill would move the Healthy Eating Here at Home/Market Bucks program from the Department of Humanities to the Department of Health and expand the nutrition incentive program from farmers markets to grocery stores, with the goal of helping SNAP recipients afford fresh fruits and vegetables year-round and leveraging federal matching funds. Representative Keeler said the proposal would better align food insecurity work with health outcomes and support both local consumers and local grocers. The Minnesota Grocers Association testified in support, describing the bill as an expansion of a successful program that would help low-income shoppers and provide added support to retailers, especially small businesses facing rising costs. A testifier, Tamara Walter, also supported the bill as a SNAP recipient and Market Bucks user, saying the program helps her family afford healthier food and that winter access to fresh produce is especially important because of diabetes and celiac disease in her household. There was no public testimony in opposition and no member discussion. The committee then laid the bill over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

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• Thank you. ...limiting to North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, whatever it may be.
• In Iowa it's called a declaratory order program, but they're essentially this type of situation where
• it's called a plr programs in Iowa it's called a declaratory<02:01:33.079><c> order</c><02:01:33.760
• So we looked at Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, and we looked at
• Iowa had full discretion. North Dakota had full discretion, of course.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> people of Bondorf and the state of Iowa people of Bondorf and the state of Iowa with<00:10:32.800
• Jay spent his life working to make Iowa a better place.
• Iowa has lost a leader.
• Iowa has lost a leader.
• Iowa has lost a leader. Indianola. Iowa has lost a leader.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• If any of you come down this week for March Madness, you're going to see the state of Iowa dropping dollars
• with Iowa State in Missouri.
• You know, if any of you come down this week for March Madness, you're going to see the state of Iowa
• dropping dollars with Iowa State in Missouri.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• down, you know, if any of you come down this week for March Madness, you're going to see the state of Iowa
• dropping dollars with Iowa State in Missouri.
• If any of you come down this week for March Madness, you're going to see the state of Iowa dropping dollars
• with Iowa State in Missouri.

Summary: The Commerce Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 3395, sponsored by Representative Christ, which would reauthorize and update the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) to spur redevelopment in downtown St. Louis and Kansas City. Christ said the program previously helped create Ballpark Village and Power & Light District through a no-upfront-cost, tax-revenue-sharing model, and he indicated a committee substitute would significantly revise the bill language while keeping the same overall concept. Representative Sides supported the bill in principle but said he wanted the final version to read more like standard Missouri statute. A long line of witnesses testified in support, including representatives of the Cordish Companies, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Greater St. Louis, Inc., St. Louis City SC, the City of St. Louis, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, the Kansas City Chamber/Civic Council, the Downtown Council of Kansas City, J.E. Dunn, and the Missouri Chamber. Supporters described MODESA as a proven tool that leveraged private investment, created jobs, increased visitors and tax revenue, and helped revitalize downtown areas. Cordish said the company had invested more than $2 billion in Missouri and would pursue another large mixed-use project, including residential, office, and entertainment components, if the program were renewed. Testimony focused heavily on two proposed St. Louis projects: redevelopment of the Millennium Hotel site and broader riverfront/downtown connectivity around the Arch grounds. Gateway Arch Park Foundation said it had purchased the Millennium site, was demolishing the old tower, and believed the project would connect the Arch grounds to downtown with a high-rise residential and office mixed-use development. Committee members asked about impacts on taxing jurisdictions, property taxes, retail demand, and whether the bill would benefit communities broadly rather than only developers; witnesses said cities would be applicants, property taxes would still be paid, and the projects were intended to bring new residents and activity rather than simply shift existing development. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee took no vote before adjourning.

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• I was an Assistant Attorney General in my home state of Iowa representing the Iowa Lottery for several
• years and served as Vice President and General Counsel of the Iowa Lottery.
• Our work at the Iowa Lottery actually led to winning an international award. ...award for gambling compliance

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• Wauk Iowa and small common interest communities under the Wauk Iowa.
• proposed substitute exempts small communities and small middle housing communities from almost all Wauk Iowa

Bills: HB2255, HB2354, HB2595, HB2320, HB2597

Keywords: litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, common interest communities, homeowners association, property management, housing regulations, community governance, criminal justice, judgment, collateral attack, legal proceedings, sentencing reform, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements

Summary: The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee met on February 4 and took executive action on five bills. House Bill 2255 on litigation finance would require disclosures and prohibit certain acts by third-party litigation funders; members described it as a transparency measure rather than a ban, and it was reported out 12-1. House Bill 2354 on WUCIOA and small common interest communities would exempt smaller communities from many WUCIOA requirements, adjust reserve study and audit rules, and was reported out unanimously 13-0. The committee also advanced House Bill 2595, which extends the deadline for post-conviction collateral attacks from one year to three years and allows the Office of Public Defense to represent eligible indigent offenders in those proceedings. Supporters framed it as an access-to-justice measure, while opponents warned of added strain on the courts; it passed 8-5. Before voting, the committee heard staff summaries of House Bill 2320 on restricting manufacture and distribution of certain firearms made with 3D printers or CNC machines, and House Bill 2597 on civil remedies for constitutional violations during immigration enforcement. For House Bill 2320, the committee adopted Representative Walsh’s amendment removing a rebuttable presumption about intent tied to digital firearm manufacturing code, then reported the substitute bill out 8-5. Supporters said the substitute was narrowed after stakeholder input to target untraceable firearms without unduly affecting hobbyists or industry, while opponents argued it remained too broad and could chill lawful 3D printing. House Bill 2597, as amended by substitute, would create a civil cause of action for constitutional violations during civil immigration enforcement, align some defenses with Section 1983 practice, and shorten the limitations period to two years; it was also reported out 8-5 after supporters emphasized remedies for rights violations and opponents questioned its necessity and scope.

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• Is this above and beyond North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin?
• I see that uh North Dakota, Iowa, here.
• ,</c> different than what North Dakota, Iowa, different than what North Dakota, Iowa, and<00:39:31.839
• ,</c> and beyond North Dakota, Iowa, and beyond North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin?
• I'm testifying in by the Iowa border.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Iowa, Illinois, and Tennessee are currently with Missouri at 70 miles per hour.
• But in Iowa, last year, they actually experienced the lowest fatality rate in 100 years that way.
• Obviously, we do have different terrain in southern Missouri than we do in Iowa.
• Definitely Iowa did have a great year last year, no doubt about it.
• We weren't able to get any data from Iowa, but certainly we can try to do that.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard Senate Bill 1408, which would allow Missouri to raise the rural interstate speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour. Senator Berger, the sponsor, argued the change would improve traffic flow and align Missouri with neighboring states, saying modern vehicles and driver behavior make the current limit outdated. Supporters echoed that view, citing the 85th-percentile speed concept, comparisons to surrounding states, and the idea that most drivers already travel above 70. Several members also raised concerns about the fiscal note, enforcement practices, and whether the bill should be tied to engineering studies or limited to specific road segments. Opponents, including a Haysville police lieutenant, AAA, the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger, warned that higher limits would increase crash severity and fatalities. They cited data from neighboring states that raised limits, saying fatalities rose after the change, and argued Missouri’s higher traffic volumes, terrain, older interstates, and work zones make it different from flatter states. MoDOT said its roads were designed for 70 mph, that speed is a major factor in fatal crashes, and that raising the limit would reduce margin for error and put young drivers, older drivers, and road workers at greater risk. The committee did not take a vote on SB 1408 during the hearing. The committee then heard House Bill 3447, a towing and recovery bill sponsored by Representative Vernetti. The bill would require large commercial vehicles to carry towing and recovery insurance, strengthen notice and fee rules, create a dispute-resolution process, and update abandoned-vehicle procedures. The sponsor and tow-industry witnesses said the current system leaves towing companies unpaid for expensive recoveries and creates unclear rules, while trucking representatives warned the proposal could raise costs sharply for Missouri carriers and small owner-operators. Testimony focused on whether the bill would fairly address unpaid towing bills without harming the trucking industry, and no final committee action was taken in the transcript.

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• We know that Iowa has county rule, and they set their setbacks.
• We know that Iowa has county rule and they set their setbacks, their commissioners are allowed that permission
• I am a fourth-generation farmer, former Iowa State legislator, and I am currently the regional policy
• We've worked on it in Iowa. We're working on it in Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House Utilities Committee resumed hearing on House Bills 2402 and 2816, which address utility-scale solar development. The chair asked witnesses to keep comments to informational purposes, and testimony focused on setbacks, taxation, land conversion caps, county authority, decommissioning, and impacts on neighboring landowners and rural communities. Several witnesses said they supported solar in limited settings such as rooftops or industrial sites, but opposed or wanted changes to the bills’ treatment of agricultural land, especially the proposed 4% cap on cropland conversion and the 500-foot setback from homes. Testimony from landowners and farm groups emphasized concerns about property rights, viewshed impacts, fire risk, drainage and floodplain issues, and the loss of agricultural tax base and local economic activity. They argued the proposed $2,500 per megawatt tax was too low and suggested higher rates, with some recommending $6,000 per megawatt or more, along with decommissioning requirements and stronger county-level protections. A Renew Missouri representative supported much of the bill but preferred a smaller setback and raised constitutional concerns about changing solar land from agricultural to commercial assessment. Other witnesses, including a county commissioner, described local regulations already in place in some counties and asked for clearer statewide standards. Industry and utility representatives said the legislation was generally workable but needed further discussion on setbacks and property tax treatment. Clean Grid Alliance and related witnesses argued that tax comparisons with other states should account for total tax burden, not just nameplate taxes, and said higher taxes would raise electricity costs for consumers. Ameren Missouri said it was acceptable with most provisions, but cautioned against overly aggressive real-property assessments and noted its current and planned solar buildout. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee adjourned after taking testimony on both bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• I was an assistant AG in my home state of Iowa representing the Iowa lottery for several years.
• I also spent several more as vice president and general counsel of the Iowa lottery.
• Our work at the Iowa lottery actually led to winning an international award for gambling compliance,

Bills: SB 28

Keywords: groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources

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• House Bill 2354 concerns Wauqua and small common interest communities under the Wauke Iowa.
• Wauk Iowa and small common interest communities under the Wauk Iowa.

Summary: The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee met on February 4th and took executive action on five bills. Staff summarized House Bill 2255 on litigation finance, House Bill 2354 on Waukiawa and small common interest communities, House Bill 2595 on extending the time to bring post-conviction collateral attacks, House Bill 2320 on restricting certain 3D-printed and CNC-manufactured firearms and related code, and House Bill 2597 on civil remedies for constitutional violations during immigration enforcement. Members discussed each bill’s purpose and, in several cases, the committee heard support for transparency, reduced regulation for smaller communities, expanded access to justice, public safety concerns about untraceable firearms, and the need for remedies when constitutional rights are violated. The committee adopted an amendment to the proposed substitute for House Bill 2320, removing rebuttable presumption language related to intent to unlawfully distribute digital firearm manufacturing code or manufacture a firearm. Members also discussed the substitute versions of House Bills 2354 and 2597, which narrowed or clarified the original bills in various ways, including changes to audit thresholds, immunity language, attorney fee provisions, and the statute of limitations. No amendments were offered to House Bills 2255, 2354, or 2595. All four bills that reached final action were reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation: House Bill 2255 passed 12-1, House Bill 2354 passed 13-0, House Bill 2595 passed 8-5, House Bill 2320 passed 8-5 after the amendment was adopted, and House Bill 2597 passed 8-5. The chair then adjourned the meeting and thanked staff for their work.

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• They found a town in Iowa that had been stagnant in population growth.
• They were with this program, and one of the main reasons they chose to move to Iowa was not the financial
• The town in Iowa had a program called Grandpa and Grandma for rent, and some senior citizens had volunteered

Bills: SB1307, SB1425, SB1826, SB1365, SB1696

Keywords: Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, historical preservation, arts funding, museum, gun collection, state agency contracts, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation, public funds, sectarian, religious funding restriction, appropriations, fiscal oversight, cultural institutions, historical artifacts, SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce

Summary: The Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee heard a presentation from Tourism Director Amy Blackburn on the Oklahoma Tourism spring 2026 marketing campaign. She described the agency’s new advertising contractor, spending plans split between in-state and out-of-state markets, and campaign themes centered on Route 66, state parks, fishing, Western heritage, and spring travel. She said the campaign’s goal is to increase visitation, bookings, park revenue, and traffic to TravelOK.com, and noted the use of data tools to track marketing performance. The committee then considered several Senate bills. SB 1307, by Sen. Daniels, would remove language that could bar religious organizations from receiving neutral public benefits or grants; it passed 7-1 after questions about church-state concerns. SB 1425, also by Sen. Daniels, repealed an obsolete healthcare workforce assistance board/program and passed 9-0. SB 1826, by Sen. Reinhart, removed the sunset on the Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act; members discussed reporting and oversight, and it passed 7-1. SB 1365, by Sen. Fricks, was amended to add an emergency clause and to raise from $25,000 to $75,000 the threshold for Tourism Department retail purchases exempt from the Central Purchasing Act, with testimony that it would help stock gift shops and support local vendors; it passed 8-0. SB 1696, by Sen. Coleman, created a Commerce Department grant program to help cities and counties recruit new residents through local incentives advertised on MakeMyMove.com; members raised concerns about sunsets, audits, and overlap with other incentives, and the bill passed 5-3.

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• Arabella was born on May 23, 1846, on a family farm in Burlington, Iowa.
• She family farm in Burlington, Iowa.
• Iowa became the first state in the Union to admit women to the practice of law.
• Anthony and the suffragette movement, chairing the Iowa Women's Suffrage Convention in 1870.
• Iowa became the first state in the Union to admit women to the practice of law.

Keywords: 958, all

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• It should be, isn't it Iowa Law Enforcement Academy? This is who I have here, is it?
• The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy? Then we will go, and I'm going to accept that.

Keywords: 913, all

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• I was further inspired because I'm from Iowa originally, so when I go down to see friends and family,
• I read an article recently that there's a lawsuit now; the state of Iowa is suing to have those wind
• He added that Iowa is not far for a wind turbine blade to travel.
• that capacity is growing, it is becoming more sophisticated, and prices are going down. close by um Iowa
• is not far for a wind close by um Iowa is not far for a wind turban<00:27:40.080><c> blade</c><00:27

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We are going to vote to approve the cross-deputization agreement between the town of Weston and the Iowa
• Before we do, I would like to welcome Assistant Chief Danker from the Iowa tribe, as well as Chief Stewart

Keywords: 914, all

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• But if they want to expand, say they did come from Indiana or Iowa or someplace, and they got a plant
• Wanted to spend money in Iowa, too, there’s no prohibition for us to do that, is there?
• But if they want to expand, say they did come from Indiana or Iowa or someplace, and they got a plant
• of here, get it, because if we're going to put money into it, but if they wanted to spend money in Iowa
• too, for 10, there's no prohibition. wanted to spend money in Iowa too for, there's no prohibition for

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the October 22 minutes, and received an update on the planned Legacy Fund transparency website. Jody Smith said the site is in contract negotiations after six bidders responded, with a target go-live around November 1 after added security review. The website is intended to provide downloadable, more detailed public information on the Legacy Fund, including historical changes, legislative allocations, and investment breakdowns. Members asked about comparables and data detail, and Smith said North Dakota would likely be the first state to offer this level of sovereign wealth fund transparency. Scott Anderson of the Retirement Investment Office then reviewed Legacy Fund performance through January 31, 2026, describing strong returns, low fees, and the benefits of diversification. He noted that real estate had been a drag on returns, but it is a small portion of the portfolio, and he discussed market effects from geopolitical events, inflation, credit spreads, and private credit. Members also questioned the in-state investment program and the BND CD-Match program. Representative Bosch moved to pause new transfers to the CD-Match program until the bank reports back, and the motion passed on a roll call vote. The committee also agreed to request a cost-benefit analysis from RVK on that change. After lunch, the committee heard from RVK consultant Jim Voidko on the investment policy statement, focused on the in-state investment provisions. He reported that, after interviews with implementers and stakeholders, RVK found no major policy impediments in the current IPS and no strong calls to change the size limits or core guardrails. He emphasized the importance of risk-adjusted returns, diversification, pacing, exit strategies, and governance, and warned that foregone returns or higher spending obligations can pressure the fund’s long-term mission. He also recommended clearer terminology around “infrastructure,” distinguishing public infrastructure from commercial infrastructure, and noted unresolved policy questions about nexus and economic diversification. The committee then began reviewing proposed IPS updates with Rio staff.

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• Minnesota along with neighboring states Minnesota along with neighboring states of<00:10:43.519><c> Iowa
• > Dakota</c><00:10:44.760><c> and</c><00:10:45.000><c> Wisconsin</c><00:10:46.000><c> South</c> of Iowa
• South Dakota and Wisconsin South of Iowa South Dakota and Wisconsin South Dakota<00:10:46.560><c> and
• </c><00:10:46.639><c> Iowa</c><00:10:46.920><c> have</c><00:10:47.040><c> already</c><00:10:47.240><c
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all