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• here, were they to be changed post-January 1, 2027, egg inspection fees would be covered under this, native
• delay federal regulatory oversight when it comes to water, agriculture, environmental quality, and native
• Gretchen Jacobs here on behalf of the American Federation for Children, and much of what I was going

Bills: SB1142, SCR1028

Keywords: scholarships, tax credit, education funding, nonprofit organizations, Arizona Revised Statutes, constitutional amendment, state revenue, tax policy, legislative approval, two-thirds vote, 1182, all

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 1028, which would send to voters a constitutional change narrowing an existing exception to Arizona’s two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases. The resolution would require legislative approval for increases in state revenue through fees and assessments that are authorized by statute before January 1, 2027, and set by a state officer or agency without a prescribed formula, amount, or limit. The sponsor argued the measure would close a loophole that has allowed agencies to raise fees without direct legislative accountability, while opponents said it would make it harder for agencies to adjust fees for inflation, operations, and regulatory costs and could shift costs to taxpayers or slow services. After testimony and debate, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SCR 1028 with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1142, which would have Arizona opt into a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said the measure would bring new private scholarship funding into Arizona at no cost to the state, expand school choice, and help students with tutoring, special needs services, transportation, and other educational expenses. Opponents argued the federal program was not yet fully written, lacked clear guardrails, and could further strain public schools by diverting resources away from the majority of students who remain in the public system. Committee members debated whether the program would benefit Arizona students without affecting state funds, and whether more transparency and rules were needed before adoption. After discussion, the committee voted 5-3 with one absent to return SB 1142 with a do pass recommendation. Several members explained their votes on both measures, with supporters emphasizing voter choice, accountability, and limiting fee increases, and opponents emphasizing the need for revenue, public school funding, and caution about the unresolved federal scholarship rules.

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• of the American College of Nurse<00:16:00.720> Midwives.
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• Do we have the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives?

Bills: SB2936, SB2850, SB2851, SB2521

Keywords: accessible parking, disability, kupuna, public accommodations, small business exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, parking permit, blind, deaf, accessibility, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, emergency services, commercial driver's license, first responders, public safety, authorized emergency vehicle

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1871, establishing a maternal health monitoring pilot program, drew support from the Department of Health, the Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women, and the Hawaii affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, with testimony urging provider-neutral language so midwives and other qualified providers would not be excluded. HB 1977, requiring a maternal and infant health information mobile app, received support from ACNM and Philips, which said similar apps in other states improved awareness of services and helped families navigate care; a member asked the Department of Health about implementation time. HB 1858, relating to certificates of fetal deaths, was supported by the Department of Health and clinicians, who said the current statute is outdated and inconsistent with CDC guidance; the department and a physician testified that the bill should shift documentation responsibilities to physicians and APRNs, and members discussed optional versus mandatory issuance language and whether the bill would improve data on home births and transfers. The committee also heard HB 1591, expanding definitions for preceptor and volunteer-based clinical training to improve income tax credits. The Department of Health supported the measure but preferred a similar, broader bill; Taxation suggested clarifying terms; the University of Hawaii and the State Center for Nursing supported it. ACNM asked that midwifery preceptors and Hawaii-based students enrolled in mainland programs be included, while the Hawaii Public Health Institute supported expansion of the program as a workforce solution. HB 1574, on the health care education loan repayment program, also drew broad support, including from the governor, SHPDA, OHA, and health organizations, but ACNM raised concerns that the bill’s 30% Medicaid-client threshold could exclude many providers and limit participation. For HB 1575, creating a feasibility committee on Parkinson’s patient air transport, the Department of Health supported the intent but said transportation is more likely an insurance or benefit issue and suggested redirecting funds to Parkinson’s research; the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Hawaii Parkinson Association supported the bill, citing inter-island travel barriers and high costs for patients and caregivers. HB 1854, establishing certification of community behavioral health clinics, was supported by the Department of Health and DHS, which said certification would help clinics qualify for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement and expand access; the Attorney General’s office raised a legal concern about the special fund language and recommended a purpose section, and the committee discussed whether the fund would be self-sustaining and noted a possible amendment to change membership language and reduce the board size if the amendment moved forward.

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• Last week, we heard in an informational hearing in combination with the Select Committee on Native American
• from a legally enshrined program is draconian and unjust, especially a program that engages BIP, Native
• , LGBTQ, and other vulnerable communities. especially a program that engages BIP, Native, LGBTQ, and
• Chair Gonzalez, on behalf of my clients, the American Diabetes Association...
• Christopher Sanchez, here on behalf of the Central American Resource Center, CARECEN.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held a May Revision hearing covering several health-related budget proposals and broader concerns about the state’s budget structure. The Chair opened by praising some May Revision changes, such as added health IT funding, county administration support tied to Medi-Cal changes, a delay in Medi-Cal cuts for some lawfully present immigrants, and additional support for Covered California subsidies, while criticizing proposed increases in Medi-Cal premiums, changes to senior eligibility, the lack of a Medi-Cal dental solution, and other reductions affecting counties, mobile crisis units, workforce incentives, and physician shortages. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state’s budget condition remains weak despite progress on the structural deficit, and the Department of Finance said the May Revision uses a mix of reductions, reforms, revenue proposals, and fund shifts to cut out-year deficits. The committee first heard Department of State Hospitals proposals, including adjustments to county bed billing authority, contract exemption language for online clinical/pharmacy subscriptions, reversion of unspent funds, a revised Metro Central Utility Plant replacement project, electronic health record implementation, and workforce development funded partly through Behavioral Health Services Act resources. DSH also described savings and realignments in incompetent-to-stand-trial and conditional release programs, including extending the independent placement panel program and shifting funds to support additional bed capacity and a mental health rehab center. Members asked about the use of BHSA funds for workforce programs, and the department said the proposal would replace General Fund support with BHSA reimbursements. The Emergency Medical Services Authority proposed funding for statewide behavioral health crisis response guidance and for enterprise system development, and the Department of Managed Health Care proposed modernization of its complaint system and claims-settlement data system to improve oversight and comply with AB 3275. The largest discussion centered on the administration’s BHSA spending plan under Proposition 1, including state-directed prevention, workforce, and other uses, plus General Fund offsets for existing programs. The LAO questioned whether some proposed offsets fit Proposition 1’s non-supplant and eligible-use requirements, while the administration argued the uses were consistent with the measure and that the state-directed share can be adjusted annually. The Commission for Behavioral Health’s proposals drew the most public and member concern. The administration proposed cutting the commission’s Innovation Partnership Fund from $20 million to $10 million and reducing the Community Advocacy Program by $6.7 million, while redirecting BHSA dollars to other state purposes and direct services. Commissioners, advocates, and several members argued the cuts would weaken community voice, reduce support for underserved populations, and disrupt grants already in process; they also objected to using BHSA funds to backfill General Fund commitments. Public commenters, including youth, disability, behavioral health, LGBTQ, tribal, veteran, immigrant, and community-based organization representatives, overwhelmingly opposed the cuts and urged preservation of prevention, advocacy, mobile crisis, and innovation funding. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• One provision extends the ability of Hennepin and Ramsey counties to use the Minnesota African American
• for certain Medicaid enrollees, the adult expansion enrollees, so adults without kids who are not American
• Indian or Alaskan natives, HR1 requires that states must conduct eligibility redeterminations every
• /c><00:59:23.040> Indian<00:59:23.359> or<00:59:23.480> Alaskan who are not American
• Indian or Alaskan who are not American Indian or Alaskan natives natives natives HR1<00:59:25.760>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And this is coming from Texas Labor. code, compared to the number of African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans
• White. black or african-american american indian or alaska native asian and Native Hawaiian or other
• Black, Hispanic, Native American, service-disabled veteran. and woman.
• American women. So women, period.
• We are all Americans. We're proud to be Americans. Americans. We're proud Americans.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• SSN-803 will sail beneath the ocean as a symbol of vigilance, resilience, and American resolve.
• Arizona, I'm a fourth-generation native Arizonan, and I was excited to sponsor this H.C.M.
• for justice following the Mexican-American War.
• She is widely recognized as the first Mexican-American woman to publish novels in English.
• During the Mexican-American War, a group of Irish immigrants known as the St.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation honoring the future USS Arizona, SSN-803, and the USS Arizona Legacy Foundation. Members also announced committee assignments and several bills were read for first and second reading. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider HB 4034, HB 2444, HB 2992, and HB 4027, with amendments adopted on each measure. HB 4034 drew comments about career and technical education funding and district disputes; HB 2992 prompted debate over a pilot sexual abuse prevention program, with supporters calling it a resource for students and opponents criticizing it as an opt-out pilot and a burden on classrooms; HB 4027 generated discussion about a highway naming amendment involving Charlie Kirk and Ed Pastor. All three bills were reported out as amended and sent to engrossing and third reading. On third reading, the House passed HB 293, HB 2502, HB 2750, HB 2999, and H.C.M. 2009. HB 293 dealt with school curricula and passed 31-22. HB 2502 related to the Arizona State Retirement System and passed 37-16. HB 2750, concerning mining and legislative department provisions, passed 44-9. HB 2999, creating special taxing districts tied to housing development, drew supportive remarks about affordability and private financing and passed 32-21. H.C.M. 2009 urged federal action to streamline access to minerals on federal land withdrawals and passed 31-22. HB 2229, relating to maternal services and funding for pregnancy resource centers, failed initially by a 26-27 vote after extended debate over abortion-related implications and taxpayer funding. Members then moved to reconsider that failure, and the motion to reconsider passed 27-21, placing the bill back on the calendar. The House also heard a proclamation for March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and a Women’s History Month reflection on Mexican-American and Mexican-Irish heritage. The chamber adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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• The American Citizens Club remains a vital gathering place still cherished by the people of Imperial
• And it's all in fun and jest, but is truly a uniquely American tradition, an incredible sport.
• On behalf of the California Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, I rise in support of
• Today I rise on behalf of the California Native American Legislative Caucus to join in celebrating the
• Rabbi Joseph Glaser, executive vice president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, said, 'Until

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for Marysville Police Officer Osmar Rodarte. Members then handled several procedural motions, including re-referring bills and moving items on the file, with AB 567 re-referred by a recorded vote of 42-17 and the remaining referral requests approved without objection. The chamber also heard a brief personal statement from Assembly Member Macedo thanking colleagues and staff for support during a health episode. On the floor, members presented and passed several measures. AB 310 by Assembly Member Alanis, requiring youth sports organizations to have AED access, emergency response plans, and coach training, passed 56-0. AB 437 by Assembly Member Lackey, expanding CIF reporting to include sports-related injuries and medical problems, passed 59-0. ACR 55 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez, commemorating the 40th anniversary of ARC v. DDS and the Lanterman Act, received 62 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also adopted HR 28 recognizing Major League Baseball Opening Day 2025, with extended lighthearted remarks about the Dodgers, Giants, and Athletics, and HR 23 honoring Cesar Chavez Day, which drew broad support from caucus leaders and members speaking to Chavez’s labor and civil rights legacy. Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote after adding co-authors. The chamber then approved the second-day consent calendar, including ACR 39 on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month and ACR 53 on Women’s Equal Pay Day, and later adjourned in memory of Ralph Miller after tributes from Assembly Members Hart and Gibson. The House adjourned until Tuesday, April 1 at 1 p.m.

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• <00:30:08.600> Indian School APAC or the American Indian School APAC or the American Indian
• I appreciate the Senate's continued focus on our American Indian students and communities.
• I appreciate the Senate's continued focus on our American Indian students and communities.
• I appreciate the Senate's continued focus on our American Indian students and communities.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:47:20.560> Hawaiian officer, and possibly native Hawaiian officer, and possibly native
• Distinct molecular features of lung tumors of Native Hawaiians have been identified that suggest they
• Cynthia Au, American Cancer Society Chair, Vice Chair, and committee members, thank you so much.
• > Society<00:59:35.680> Chair,<00:59:35.920> Vice American Cancer Society Chair,
• > Cancer<00:59:40.480> Action American Cancer Society Cancer Action American Cancer Society

Bills: HB1890, HB1888, HB1676

Keywords: teacher pay, teacher salaries, salary step increase, annual increment, longevity step, public school teachers, public charter school teachers, collective bargaining, Hawaii Department of Education, teacher retention, teacher recruitment, cost of living, educator compensation, public employee bargaining, appropriation, salary schedule, school staffing, teacher shortage, HB1888, Hawaii

Summary: The committees heard three measures, beginning with HB 1890 HD3, which would provide automatic step increases and a COVID-era retention bonus for teachers. Supporters included HSTA, the Democratic Party’s Education Caucus, and a student who said higher pay and predictable salary growth would help retain teachers in Hawaii. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked that the bill be expanded to cover all department employees. The Attorney General’s office said the draft needed clarification to avoid conflict with Chapter 89 and to make clear any funding was subject to legislative appropriation. The Office of the Public Defender and B&F testified in opposition, and committee members questioned whether the step increases were already in the current contract and whether the bill was needed. HSTA said the current contract includes automatic step increases subject to funding, but argued the bill was still needed because funding is not guaranteed and the measure would codify the policy. HSTA also said the COVID bonus would apply only to active teachers who worked during the pandemic and estimated the total cost at roughly $150 million to $200 million over four years. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 1888 HD3, which would require DOE and charter schools to report harassment incidents and strengthen penalties for harassment of educational workers from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. DOE supported the bill and suggested narrowing language about assisting workers with temporary restraining orders, saying that function would be better handled through the Attorney General’s pilot program. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing the harassment language was overly broad, vague, and potentially unconstitutional, and that existing assault and terroristic threatening statutes already protect educational workers. HSTA, the State Commission on the Status of Women, and several individual testifiers supported the measure, describing increased intimidation and harassment of teachers and other school staff, especially since COVID. The Special Education Advisory Council opposed the bill’s language on “disrupting and interfering” with school functions, saying it could chill parents of students with IEPs from advocating for their children. Testimony was split, with the chair noting 20 in support and 16 in opposition in the portion shown. A final witness, Michelle Pestana, testified in opposition based on her family’s experience with special education services, describing alleged seclusion and restraint of her daughter and expressing concern that DOE testimony in prior hearings had targeted special education parents. Her remarks were cut off as time expired. The transcript ends before any committee action or vote on HB 1888 was taken.

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• has made over the last few years, including the invitation to be included in the Association of American
• I am a native Floridian, born in Miami Beach, and I have lived in Tampa since 1971.
• I am active in my church and many volunteer opportunities in the area, including the regional American
• incredible trajectory of the University of South Florida, now a member of the prestigious Association of American
• incredible trajectory of the University of South Florida, now a member of the prestigious Association of American

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard two bills and then moved through a series of confirmations for university and college boards of trustees. Senate Bill 176, by Senator Polsky, would require public postsecondary institutions to have clear, publicly available safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. An amendment clarifying the bill’s scope was adopted without objection, there was no public testimony against it, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Members spoke in support, emphasizing campus safety and the need for clear reporting paths. The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, by Senator Bradley, which would establish the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes. Testimony included support from AARP and others, and members praised the institute’s research role and the growing public health importance of diabetes. The bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for trustees at FIU, UNF, UCF, USF, and Miami Dade College. Nominees and reappointees described their backgrounds and priorities, including student success, research growth, workforce development, engineering, health care, cybersecurity, and fiscal stewardship. Committee members asked several nominees about nursing NCLEX scores and university performance, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety. The committee then voted to report the confirmations favorably in a block and adjourned.

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• , 13% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 35% white, 2% American Indian, and 8% identify as two or more races. 59% of
• :44.000> 2%<00:04:44.639> American<00:04:45.039> Indian<00:04:45.400> and
• American Indian and 8% who identify<00:04:47.240> uh<00:04:47.440> as<00:04:47.759>
• They learned about mask making and puppetry, and it was all based on Native traditional stories.
• And then here's an image from our installation that's entitled Our Home: Native Minnesota.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• A native New Yorker, Carmine was born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, where he embodied the American
• You see, Trump and his cronies want to define who gets to be American, who is not American enough for
• I saw the American dream. And that is what I... the American dream.
• I am very proud to be the first Indian-American, in fact, the first South Asian-American woman elected
• vote in American elections.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Chair, and good morning, my name is Tim Gibbs with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
• Tim Madden. in the California chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Mr.
• Chair and members, Tim Madden representing the California chapter of the American College of Emergency
• Ryan Spencer on behalf of the American College for OBGYNs.
• And it doesn't matter if there is no group except Native Americans who've experienced such things as

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• them the Foreigner residing mistreat them the Foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native
• among you must be treated as your native among you must be treated as your native born love them as
• already putting America database we're already putting America database we're already putting America Americans
• in we already have all that Americans in we already have all that Americans in we already have all that
• almost always un assimilates Americans almost always un assimilates Americans and so the idea would

Bills: SB82, SB78, SB4, SB6, SB62, SB66, SB77, SB63, SB79, SB53, SB55, HB14

Keywords: SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges

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• I was very involved with the founding of the Aoku Naoka, the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians
• I was very involved with the founding of the Aoku Naoka, the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians
• I was very involved with the founding of the Aoku Naoka, the Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians
• Prior to that, I was in American Samoa for one year as a volunteer physician, and then I went back to
• Prior to that, I was in American Samoa for one year as a volunteer physician, and then I went back to

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Foundation, MS Society, American Heart Association, Society, American Heart Association, Lung Association
• <02:45:15.200> in accurately to unemployed Americans in accurately to unemployed Americans
• The American The American people expect Congress to root out the fraud in the critical social safety
• The American people are tired of The American people are tired of watching their tax dollars fuel death
• The all-American family agenda will call The all-American family agenda will call for a future where

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I'm a California native, a lifelong renter. I'm always going to be a renter.
• I'm a native of San Diego.
• Hello, Faith Lee with Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Southern California.
• I am from Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Civic Empowerment.
• mortgage, and the American homeowners.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 1157, the Affordable Rent Act, which would lower California’s annual rent cap, remove the single-family home exemption, and eliminate the sunset on existing tenant protections. The author and supporters argued that renters are facing severe affordability pressures, especially in single-family rentals, and that stronger statewide rent stabilization is needed to prevent displacement and homelessness. Opponents, including apartment, building, and property-owner groups, said the bill would discourage housing production, harm small landlords, and override a deal they said was intended to be temporary while the state focused on building more housing. Public testimony on AB 1157 was extensive, with many renters, tenant advocates, labor groups, and community organizations speaking in support, while many landlords, business groups, and property-owner representatives spoke in opposition. Committee members were split: some praised the bill as a necessary response to the rent crisis, while others warned it could reduce investment and worsen the housing shortage. The committee ultimately voted 7-5 to pass AB 1157 to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The committee then approved the consent calendar, including AB 413, AB 1152, and AB 1275, on a 9-0 vote. It also heard ACA 3, which would require the University of California to make available a limited number of down payment loans for eligible long-term support staff who are first-time homebuyers. Supporters said the measure would help lower-wage UC workers afford homeownership and improve retention, while UC and other opponents argued the proposal was duplicative of existing state programs, unnecessary, and potentially harmful to UC finances. The discussion focused on financing mechanics and the relationship to CalHFA, but no final vote on ACA 3 was included in the portion provided.

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• We show you registered as John Beckman on behalf of North American Development Bank.
• My name is John Beckham, and I am the managing director of the North American Development Bank or NA
• We saw you registered as Shelly Schwartz on behalf of Israeli American Council and yourself.
• My name is Shelly Schwartz, and I'm the Texas regional director of IAC, Israeli American Council.
• Just American and domestic. We're all a big shrimping family.

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• Unfortunately, it's our North American Indigenous people who are at the highest risk of experiencing
• Unfortunately, it's our North American Unfortunately, it's our North American indigenous<00:03:25.519
• It was actually the Spanish-American War.
• It was actually the Spanish-American<01:07:18.240> War. Spanish-American War.
• Spanish-American War.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:15:44.560> for I'm the state director for Americans for I'm the state director for Americans
• He wasn't a Wyoming native.
• I'm a native of Wyoming.
• I was I've Uh I'm a native of Wyoming.
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Bills: HB0066, HJ0005, HB0010

Keywords: administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa