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• against the invasion, directing Secretary of Homeland Security to enter into 287(g) agreements to perform
• That speaks to and suggests obstructing the performance and enforcement of a particular duty for the
• Go watch a bond hearing. But the overwhelming majority of these cases are misdemeanors.
• the judge doesn't get the good feelings and ROR and says he sets the bond at $10,000.
• Senator Martin did a uniform rate schedule for bonds. I set the bond at $10,000.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• One for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, won for Best Pop Collaboration, Best Country Performance
• We are here today to celebrate their outstanding performance in the college university category at the
• restrictions on the levy of use of certain Advil and taxes and the insurance of issuance of certain bonds
• HB 3887 by Matt Caffer leads the requirement of the performance and payment of bonds from contractors
• HB 4064 by elders relating to the performance of autopsies of individuals with a history of epilepsy

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• It's not the bonds. It's not all those... And that's my concern here. It's not the bonds.
• Will only open up bond questions. The city can put bond questions on the general election.
• And that they do their bonding capacity.
• But if you just inserted boards and made it clear, or bond, or I guess inserted bonds, thank you, do
• Just to make it clear that what you're talking about is bonds and permitting bonds to be held, bond elections

Keywords: 996, all

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• The second one is the bond issue, and that, I know, has come up—the bond-lien issue.
• performances, jeopardizes jobs and devalues human artistry.
• performer.
• Labeling AI-generated performers is the logical next step.
• where a synthetic performer is used in an audio advertisement.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• her personal or individual... in his or her personal or individual capacity, premised on conduct performed
• If the use of force is conduct performed within the law enforcement's office... office discretionary.
• as part of which allows the... the words as part of which allows the judge in a case to do partial bonds
• and percentage bonds.
• I've reached out because I don't know bonds or anything about them.

Bills: HB202, HB42, HB146, HB492, HB285, HB7, HB454, HB42, HB7

Keywords: law enforcement, immunity, civil liability, use of force, recruitment, bail reform, cash deposit, judicial discretion, criminal justice, Alabama law, youthful offender, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, juvenile offenders, delinquent acts, juvenile court, nonfelony offenses, water safety offenses, HB285

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• Can you imagine that many of these assets are attached to bonds.
• Whenever we talked to the bond committee, how we, we would divide that our bonds, we would have had to
• redo our bonds at a higher interest.
• These are things that we have invested our children, our tax dollars, our bonds into.
• The board doesn't have the ability to pass bonds.

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• Our HVAC system performance is an issue, and the use of incompatible materials...
• 20 something million dollar in a bond 20 something million dollar in a bond for<00:59:12.480>
• The bond on the project is 100% of the construction value.
• from that bond.
• that is separate from the bond that is separate from the bond yes<01:07:49.839> but<01:07:50.000

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee held an informational briefing on construction defects and operational problems at the newly opened Hawaii State Hospital Halola building, a $160 million facility with 144 beds for forensic patients. Department of Health and DAGS officials described ongoing issues identified before and after occupancy in April 2022, including anti-ligature safety defects, roof and building-envelope leaks, drainage problems, plumbing failures, HVAC corrosion and moisture-control issues, mold, and corroding materials. They said the problems have affected patient areas, showers, hallways, the gym, and other parts of the building, creating daily operational and safety challenges for staff and patients. Officials said the state believes the defects are the responsibility of the design-builder, Hensel Phelps, but that they are working with the company and its subcontractors to address the problems while preserving the state’s legal position. The Attorney General’s office said it is conducting an inquiry and asked agencies to limit comments to factual matters. Witnesses explained that some defects appear to be latent and that repairs are being documented through photos, invoices, and testimony. They also said some work is being done by Hensel Phelps and some by other contractors, with efforts to preserve evidence for possible future claims. Committee members questioned how the defects were missed during design-build inspection, whether the state should pursue litigation sooner, and how evidence would be preserved if outside contractors make repairs. Officials said the state has two funding requests pending: about $8 million for emergency repairs and about $28.8 million for longer-term repairs, for a total near $40 million, while noting that additional defects may still be discovered. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• Work performed pursuant to professional service contracts may not begin until I<00:58:46.400> want
• Work<00:59:30.600> performed<00:59:31.240> pursuant<00:59:31.760> to<00:59:31.840
• > professional Work performed pursuant to professional Work performed pursuant to professional
• bond, or incomplete bid forms.
• , not signing the bid bond, or bonds, not signing the bid bond, or incomplete<01:09:55.920> bid

Keywords: 958, all

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• And uh we also uh to expand the central laboratory, we authorized bond funds in excess of $36 million
• <00:02:58.400> funds<00:02:58.720> in laboratory, we authorized bond funds in laboratory
• , we authorized bond funds in in<00:02:59.280> excess<00:02:59.599> of<00:02:59.840>
• It's a state performance standard system measure, or an SPSS.
• those mandate mandated added to perform those mandate mandated core<00:35:52.800> work.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Human Services met to review budget items carved out in the prior session budget, including long-term care surveyor contracts, funding for local health departments, and expansion of the central laboratory. The committee approved the June 4 minutes and then heard an update from the Office of Inspector General’s Division of Health Care on long-term care certification surveys and complaint investigations. Officials said the $1 million annual appropriation for contracted survey work, along with salary increases and other resources, helped the state reduce its backlog. They reported that Kentucky completed 101 long-term care certification surveys in fiscal year 2024, up from 28 in fiscal year 2023, and had completed 186 surveys by July 7, 2025, with a goal of 40 to 50 more before the end of fiscal year 2025. Outstanding complaints fell from 1,565 at the end of fiscal year 2024 to 695 by July 7, 2025, and outstanding priority-one or immediate-jeopardy complaints were reduced to zero. Members asked about the definition of priority-one cases, survey timing, the number of facilities still overdue, vacancy rates, federal funding reliance, and the use of contract surveyors. Officials said priority-one cases involve serious harm or high risk of harm, that surveys are required within a 12- to 15.7-month window, and that the agency now has 40 contract surveyors and an outside team option. Several members praised the progress but warned that delays in surveys can endanger residents and urged continued funding and monitoring. The committee then began hearing from Mike Tuggle of the Department of Public Health on the Public Health Transformation Initiative, with Tuggle noting the legislation’s importance to public health financing. The transcript cuts off as he began his remarks.

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• The agency did not have timesheets that allowed for the separate time tracking of the work performed
• As a result, our team performed additional testing of those 27 scholarships to ensure the funds were
• It is one all-encompassing performance audit. That would not be feasible for us.
• And the state auditor is required to perform...
• How can we better define where that line is for the services that NDIT should perform?

Summary: The committee convened, approved the prior meeting minutes, and received a memo summarizing major audit items. The State Auditor’s office and outside auditors then presented a series of audits, many of which were clean with unmodified opinions and no findings, including the Bank of North Dakota, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality, Lake Region State College, and the Office of the Governor. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association audit was also clean overall, but it repeated findings about limited segregation of duties and auditor assistance in preparing financial statements, which the auditor said were expected to continue because of the organization’s small size. Committee members asked about out-of-state board addresses, and the association explained those members were North Dakota residents using South Dakota mailing addresses. Several audits did include findings. The Council on the Arts audit identified two issues: payroll charged to federal awards without supporting time records, and $12,825 in Cultural Endowment Fund spending that was not allowable under state law, including staff training, retreats, and executive director candidate travel. The Department of Public Instruction audit found unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, but additional testing confirmed the funds were credited properly and students completed required school district work, so no improper payments were identified. The University of North Dakota audit found a lack of documentation and transparency in School of Law admissions decisions; the auditor said the law school used a holistic process but did not keep notes or evaluation tools to show why applicants were admitted, waitlisted, or denied. UND leadership said the school is in good standing with the American Bar Association and agreed better documentation is needed, and the auditor said the issue was the missing documentation, not ABA accreditation itself. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which found four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating cap, grant conditions not being met, improper breeder fund awards, and improper procurement. The auditor said promotion fund spending exceeded the cap by $327,447 and the fund balance dropped sharply over the audit period. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson said the agency had become complacent, that grant requests were treated as routine, and that controls and documentation need to be tightened. He also explained that the breeder fund overpayments involved two horses whose ownership transfers were not properly documented before racing, and that the procurement issue stemmed from an advertising contract that proceeded without proper written procurement procedures after a misunderstanding with the State Procurement Office. The auditor said the Racing Commission will now be audited every two years because of the findings. The committee also received updates on Dakota College at Bottineau’s bank reconciliations, which Minot State University said had been brought current after an 18-month backlog, with only one account still needing cleanup; members asked for a written report on the corrective actions. The North Dakota Fair Foundation was reported to have dissolved, with remaining funds transferred to another nonprofit account for continued support of the state fair. Finally, the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, revising the earlier estimate to about $1.1 million based on incomplete district survey responses, and said the Anti-Lunch Shaming law likely increased meal debt because schools must feed students regardless of account balance. Members discussed the need for a more accurate year-end debt figure and possible future reporting at a later committee meeting.

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• convention center and major performance convention center and major performance venue<00:20:25.160
• the feasibility of constructing a convention center and major performance venue in Vermont.
• Uh, 11 districts have approved bonds since July 2024.
• Maybe Bellows Falls had two bonds, I don't know.
• Maybe Bellows Falls had two bonds, I I Maybe Bellows Falls had two bonds, I I don't<01:11:30.040>

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I used to be the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune, and I always noticed that whenever the bonding bill
• I used to be the editor of the Albert Lea Tribune, and I always noticed that whenever the bonding bill
• 00:08:07.039> that<00:08:07.159> whenever<00:08:07.560> the<00:08:07.639> bonding
• always noticed that whenever the bonding always noticed that whenever the bonding Bill<00:08:08.199
• One of the things that I'm concerned with is, as we continue to hinder our charities' ability to perform

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill provides a refundable tax exemption on construction materials for the community performing
• The performance center at Upper Harbor will produce revenue from the $3 per ticket fee that goes to the
• Um the the performance creative space.
• Um the the performance uh<00:01:23.680> center<00:01:23.920> at<00:01:24.240> Upper<
• the $55 million bond. the $55 million bond.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That is one of the alternatives that we've created, kind of like pay for performance.
• And I'm a really big fan of pay for performance because you could set the criteria however you want.
• That is one of the alternatives that we've created is kind of like pay for performance.
• really big fan of pay for performance because you could set the criteria however you want.
• So I'm a big advocate of pay for performance. But here's the other thing.

Keywords: 1204, all

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation on homelessness in Arkansas, with speakers from law enforcement, behavioral health, homeless service providers, and policy groups. Presenters argued that Arkansas should focus more on treatment, accountability, better data, and stronger coordination among providers, and they highlighted the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model as a way to expand Medicaid-reimbursed crisis, mental health, substance use, jail-based, and homeless outreach services. Testimony emphasized that Arkansas has relatively low overall homelessness numbers but a significant unsheltered population with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, and several members asked about sex offender tracking, provider accountability, statewide coordination, and whether the state could apply for federal funding or a statewide continuum of care arrangement. Speakers also discussed workforce supports, family homelessness, and the need for more transparent reporting and outcomes-based funding. The committee then reviewed several Department of Energy and Department of Health/Board of Nursing rules. DEQ sought to raise the threshold for commission review of certain post-closure cleanup expenditures from $50,000 to $2 million to match Act 791 of 2025, and members asked about financial assurance and oversight; the rule was reviewed without objection. The Board of Nursing presented multiple rule changes implementing recent acts, including adding fees for dialysis patient care technician registration, updating contact-information requirements, clarifying APRN authority to sign death certificates and prescribe certain durable medical equipment, implementing delegation of certain nursing tasks to unlicensed workers, adding a declaratory-order process, revising certified medication assistant training and insulin-injection authority, and conforming independent-practice rules for clinical nurse specialists. Each nursing rule was reviewed without objection after brief questions. In closing remarks, Senator Irvin announced that UAMS had completed its National Cancer Institute designation submission, calling it an important step for the state. The committee then adjourned.

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• other than toll roads or repaying principal and interest of TxOT's issued general obligation Prop 12 bonds
• best estimate of what these needs may be in particular the investment needs required to meet the performance
• targets that were set in that 2050 plan and the performance targets that our commission considers. under
• UTP investment of between $450,000 and $500,000. to $500 billion in 2023 dollars to meet those performance
• I can say that based upon our most recent pavement performance scores, we are at the highest level that

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We have authority to rely on other performance indicators, and so we've adopted a kind of rule-making
• framework to look at other performance indicators to decide how to approve charter expansions while
• But will you provide a list of the standards that you're looking at a performance measure?
• Texas 8th grade math performance has not... ...increased a commiserate 48%.
• I think if you look at the chart, some key columns we've had today. 11 bond issuances.

Keywords: infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations

Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.

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• be<00:21:15.200> any<00:21:15.360> capex<00:21:15.760> or<00:21:15.919> bond
• there's going to be any capex or bond there's going to be any capex or bond money,<00:21:16.480>
• They don’t want us to call in their bond. Why would we do that?
• Senator Williams: Well, if you know they're not going to perform, it's better to try to find an amicable
• , it's better to try to find an perform, it's better to try to find an amicable<00:24:46.799> way<

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 20 January, 2026: 8:45 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee heard an update from the Mississippi State Port Authority at the Port of Gulfport on operations, finances, and recent developments. The port emphasized that it is an enterprise agency that does not seek state general fund support, and reported a regional economic impact of $3.8 billion, about $62 million in state and local taxes, and thousands of direct and indirect jobs. The witness highlighted growth in refrigerated cargo, especially efforts to bring more Mississippi poultry through Gulfport, along with continued container traffic and intermodal work. Several major investments and new business lines were discussed. Ports America is required under its lease to invest $43 million, and the port recently received a fourth crane, a $20 million investment that allows two vessels to be worked simultaneously. The port also announced American Cruise Lines stops in Gulfport, which is expected to bring high-end cruise passengers spending time and money locally. Additional updates included growth in technology and blue economy activity at the Roger F. Wicker Center, NOAA’s autonomous vessel operations center, Oceanero’s workforce expansion, and military moves that generated about 70,000 man-hours of local labor. Committee members asked about the FY27 budget, travel, and capital outlay requests. The port said the travel increase was for flexibility and that it spends conservatively, and explained that the larger capital figures reflect a strategic plan and potential private-sector and grant-funded projects rather than expected annual spending. The FY27 request was described as a slight decrease from the prior year, with the main salary increase tied to PERS and health insurance costs, and no special appropriations language was requested. Members also discussed the effort to regain chicken exports through Gulfport, including plans for a future freezer warehouse and the impact of the Kansas City Southern railroad merger, which the port said has had some hiccups but may help in the long run.

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• “Does it perform common services or does it have a specific service?
• Members, this is a performative amendment on a performative bill.
• There's nothing performative about this amendment.
• My amendment protects professional athletes, artists, entertainers, or performers.
• Thank you, Chairman Bond. So is this only for specific types of zoning changes?

Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127

Keywords: foreign ownership, real property, national security, criminal penalties, civil penalties, personal information, higher education, privacy protection, governing board, institutional security, software applications, mobile devices, age verification, parental consent, data protection, app store regulation, HJR 161, Texas constitutional amendment, voting rights, non-citizen voting

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, received the invocation and pledges, and heard several announcements and recognitions before moving into floor action. Members honored the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team for winning a share of the 2025 President’s Cup, recognized educator Jessica Lopez, and paid memorial tribute to Jennifer Maddenly, along with recognitions for Jeanette Valdez Duran’s food pantry work, TAMACC’s 50th anniversary, and Bernardine Steptoe’s retirement from WFAA. The House also granted permission for committees to meet while the House was in session, set a local consent calendar, and suspended posting rules for a Public Health Committee hearing on SB 2721. The chamber then considered a long series of Senate and House bills, with many passing on record votes. Measures addressed local law enforcement authority (SB 906), veterans highway designation (SB 1229), foster care medical billing (SB 855), massage therapy trafficking safeguards (SB 703), tax ballot language (SB 1025), occupational licensing for people with convictions (SB 1080), lien deadlines (SB 929), liquor sales complaints (SB 1355), higher education application fee waivers (SB 2231), utility data access (SB 1877), pediatric preceptorships (SB 1998), and several House bills on bond forfeiture notice, health workforce coordination, indigent civil commitment representation, consumer transaction cancellations, bird dispersal rules, theft venue for digital property, military grant applications, AI cancer-detection grants, cybersecurity contract language, in-state tuition for military-related programs, utility capital recovery, energy waste advisory oversight, gas utility rate recovery, psychedelic therapy study, teacher retirement funding transparency, pension changes, tax payment plans, and voter registration security. Some measures drew notable debate or amendments, including HB 5247, where a ratepayer-credit amendment failed, and HB 2298, HB 4014, HB 510, HB 561, HB 1128, HB 1904, HB 30, HB 200, HB 3045, and HB 5111, which all passed after recorded votes with varying margins. A major point of contention was SB 2420, the app store age-verification bill, which prompted extended debate over whether the bill should also require app developers to verify users’ ages. Representative Bryant offered an amendment to preserve developer verification obligations, arguing the bill would otherwise shift responsibility away from app makers; the author opposed it, saying the bill’s approach was more workable and raised concerns about First Amendment issues. Multiple points of order were raised and withdrawn during the debate, and the amendment discussion remained unresolved in the excerpt. The House also postponed further consideration of SB 17, SB 552, and SB 2420 at different points, and recessed for lunch after completing a large block of third-reading votes.

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• I used to carry such a surety bond.
• Require advance notice changes to standards and indicators to provide a model of how districts would perform
• And it transformed education in Florida because every parent knew how they… Their schools were performing
• And my subordinate staff members, both in the district and at the Capitol, have performed brilliantly
• There's a bond that's shared with fellow military members, particularly as we work on border issues.

Bills: SB 3, SB 16, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB17, SB 54, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB48, HB149, HB192, HB254, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• First one is an amendment to Guardian Systems to perform laboratory analyses of water samples for our
• Systems to perform laboratory analyses of<00:26:55.760> water<00:26:56.080> samples<00
• This is a legal services contract for disclosure counsel in a potential upcoming bond issue.
• <00:44:01.400> Uh in a potential upcoming bond issue.
• Uh in a potential upcoming bond issue.

Keywords: 924, joint, all