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• department file maintained under this section is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter
• Is the administrative failure or success enough for the next HR department to make objective decisions
• So my answer to that is probably going to be that the new—what is the new F-5? It's the report.
• Personnel report that follows the individual now, to the F-5, which was worthless, plus substantiated
• Our contract can only supersede Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code.

Bills: SB7, SB14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 14, which would create a confidential department file for law enforcement officers and jailers and limit public access to records involving unsubstantiated misconduct, while preserving access for hiring agencies, TCOLE, and certain criminal justice uses. TCOLE’s Gretchen Grigsby explained the current rollout of law enforcement recordkeeping reforms, including the distinction between the public personnel file and the confidential G-file, and answered questions about when TCOLE would request files during investigations. Senator Perry and other members focused on how the bill would interact with existing personnel-file rules, public transparency, and criminal discovery obligations. Public testimony was largely opposed. Critics argued the bill was drafted too broadly, could sweep in records beyond misconduct files, and would reduce transparency for the public, journalists, oversight bodies, and families seeking answers in cases such as Uvalde and jail deaths in Tarrant County. Several witnesses said the bill could allow small or single-officer agencies, including elected constables, to shield their own records, and some warned it could chill reporting and oversight. Supporters, including law enforcement representatives, said the bill would protect officers from false or unsubstantiated allegations, align agencies without civil-service protections with those that already have G-files, and preserve confidentiality for records that should not be public. Dallas County prosecutors and Harris County deputies supported the general policy but asked for clarifying amendments, especially to separate language they said could affect the Michael Morton Act and to preserve existing protections through in-camera review or protective orders. Committee members spent significant time questioning witnesses about how substantiated versus unsubstantiated allegations would be handled, whether body camera footage and case files would remain public, and how the bill would affect discovery in criminal cases. After hearing all registered witnesses, the chair closed public testimony. Senate Bill 14 was left pending, and the committee recessed.

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• HR 30 does not block housing. It does not ban development.
• HR 30 does not block housing. It does not ban development.
• 5 roads? 5 roads?
• Um, I can't remember off the chapter.
• So, those are and the uh 200s chapters.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Turn them into HR. Do whatever you got to do.
• So um chapters, island visitors bureau.
• It will be at probably 5:00.
• It will be at probably 5:00. question. It will be at probably 5:00.
• According to the HRS, the violations under chapter 103D, which are normally inadvertent and the result

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate tourism briefing focused on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s interim action plans, current projects, contract oversight, destination management action plans (DMAPs), and the impact of recent legislation and audit findings. Interim CEO Caroline Anderson said she accepted the temporary role to help address agency challenges, emphasized rebuilding trust, and said HTA is reviewing the state auditor’s concerns and posting its response publicly. She also described HTA’s mission and organizational structure under SB 1571, including reporting lines to the governor, the director, and the board, and outlined staff additions in finance, brand marketing, destination stewardship, and planning. A major topic was the permanent CEO search. HTA board chair Tata Po said the goal is to select a CEO within about four months, with the search firm still engaged, the position description being revised to reflect the new law and compensation changes, and approvals still needed before the job can be reposted. Members expressed frustration that the recruitment had been paused and questioned whether HTA has sufficient qualified leadership and staff during the interim period. Board leadership said the current staff is limited by vacancies but that they have confidence in the team and will add resources if needed. Members also pressed HTA on the role of the destination stewardship team and the CNHA/Kilohana contract, asking how staff oversight works and whether staff members were effectively wearing multiple hats. HTA explained that the stewardship team provides direction to contractors and that the work is divided among specialists overseeing projects such as tour guide certification, technical assistance, community tourism collaboratives, and a destination app. The committee also discussed whether the board can still vote on budgets under the new structure; the Attorney General’s office was cited as confirming that the board may advise, but the department director retains budget authority. HTA said it is working with CNHA and HVCB on contract and budget timing, with a goal of shifting to a calendar-year process so recipients know funding earlier.

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• it pertains to chapter 346 HRS to ensure it pertains to chapter 346 HRS to ensure that<01:23:37.960
• Do we have the Hawaii chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics on Zoom in support?
• <02:01:10.280> of you do we have the Hawaii chapter of you do we have the Hawaii chapter of
• Okay, we're going to recess till 5:25, and then we're going to come back for decision making.
• /c><03:51:14.960> HD1 discussion Vice chair SP sp13 5 HD1 discussion Vice chair SP sp13 5 HD1

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It's all the things easiest part of HR.
• from a technical perspective and core HR from a technical perspective and core HR that<00:26:01.279
• This $5 billion encompasses every dollar that the school districts can give themselves.
• This $5 billion encompasses every dollar that the school districts can give themselves.
• $5 $5 billion<00:34:19.919> need,<00:34:20.560> I<00:34:20.720> mean,<00:34:20.879

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard capital plan presentations from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, the Personnel Cabinet, and the School Facilities Construction Commission. The Justice Cabinet described its large portfolio of more than 900 facilities across the state and said decades of underfunded maintenance have created a backlog of repairs. Requested projects included a high-acuity mental health treatment facility for juvenile justice youth, two female detention centers to support the regional detention model, major corrections repairs and replacements, a new kitchen at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, a new dormitory at the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women, completion of a new Eastern Kentucky prison, DOCJT training facility upgrades in Richmond and Madisonville, State Police radio system replacement and post construction, a combined Frankfort headquarters/Post 12 facility, and expanded crime lab and storage capacity. When asked about the high cost of the EKCC kitchen project, staff said construction inside an operating facility raises costs and that building a new adjacent kitchen would be more economical in the long run. The panel also asked about Fish and Wildlife officers training at DOCJT; staff said they do and that the training is funded through the CLEFT fund. The Justice Cabinet also said the recently enacted Senate Bill 4’s AI inventory and registry requirements would be part of its enterprise application and AI inventory system work. The Personnel Cabinet requested funding to replace CHRIS, the state’s human resources and payroll system, which supports payroll and benefits for about 48,000 employees and the Kentucky Employee Health Plan for roughly 192,000 members. Staff said the current SAP-based system went live in 2011, is approaching end of support in 2030, and has not received functionality enhancements since 2016. They said the replacement is estimated at $151 million, with most of the cost tied to professional services and software, and that the project would begin in July 2026, go live by July 2030, and require a stabilization period through 2032. In response to questions about outsourcing payroll or reusing existing systems, staff said the complexity of state HR, payroll, tax updates, and integrations with other agencies makes outsourcing or partial reuse impractical. The School Facilities Construction Commission introduced its role in helping all 171 school districts address unmet facility needs, focusing on core school facilities such as roofs and elementary buildings rather than athletic projects. No votes or formal actions were taken during the excerpted discussion; the meeting consisted of presentations, explanations of requested projects, and member questions.

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• /c> those to $5 those to $5 million<00:08:04.159> and<00:08:05.159> ties<00:08:05.440><
• Yeah, with the 5% amount, there can be some exceptions, and so I would have to go back to the statute
• <00:09:20.320> that<00:09:20.560> gets<00:09:21.160> um Services fee is a 5%
• that gets um Services fee is a 5% that gets um deducted<00:09:22.320> from<00:09:22.480> all
• 10% um so yeah so with the with the 5% 10% um so yeah so with the with the 5% amount<00:09:47.680

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a series of transportation-related bills. SB 21 on water carriers would create an inflationary cost index mechanism; DOT, Agriculture, DCCA, the PUC, and several harbor and logistics interests supported it, while Pacific Transfer opposed. SB 1478 would require vessel masters to follow harbor master evacuation orders during emergencies; DOT clarified it applies only to commercial ports, with support from Hima and the Harbor Users Group and opposition from the Hailongm Association. SB 108 would authorize DOT to regulate vessel noise near commercial harbors; the White Harbor Users Group opposed, while DOT said it supported the intent but warned the bill may be preempted by federal law. SB 1475 would raise the bond ceiling for harbor improvement projects from $100 million to $600 million, and SB 1473 would cap central services assessments on DOT funds at $5 million and tie them to CPI; DOT supported both, and Budget and Finance explained the central services fee is generally a 5% deduction from special funds with some statutory exceptions. The committee also heard SB 1402 on securing mooring lines in state commercial harbors, which drew support from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and the Hawaii Longline Association. SB 1522 on vehicle title transfers was supported by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services. SB 599 would require DOT or counties to scan deceased cats and dogs for microchips before disposal; DOT said it would provide scanners, the Hawaiian Humane Society and a private witness strongly supported the bill, and the committee discussed that the measure would not charge pet owners and that Oʻahu microchip rates are about 80% for dogs and 70% for cats. SB 1025 would allow service and non-service animals on mass transit under certain conditions; DHS offered comments, Maui and Honolulu opposed, while the Hawaiian Humane Society, the Environmental Caucus, and others supported it, and an opponent raised concerns about large pets, service animals, and the need for size and off-peak restrictions. Later, the committee heard SB 1096 on license plate-flipping devices, with DOT and Honolulu police supporting it. SB 384 would expand victim restitution in DUI-related negligent homicide cases to include child support for surviving minor children; DOT, MADD, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported it, while the Public Defender opposed, arguing the restitution amounts would be unverified and better handled through civil remedies. SB 597 would extend the deadline for the administrative driver license revocation office to issue decisions, and the Attorney General, police, and Maui prosecutors supported it because of drug-testing delays, especially on neighbor islands. Finally, SB 1285 would create a lower-level impaired driving offense and authorize administrative action; the Attorney General and Public Defender both raised concerns about charging discretion and resource impacts, while county, public health, alcohol policy, and victim advocates strongly supported the bill as a life-saving measure. The transcript ends partway through testimony on SB 1285, with no final committee votes or actions recorded in the excerpt.

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• AGENDA IS A PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE ESPISITO OF HOUSE BILL 301 RELATED TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
• THE BILL TAKES A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO AMENDING CHAPTER 120 FROM SENATE BILL 108 PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED
• IN OCTOBER 2023 THE DEPARTMENT PUBLISHED HIS NOTICE OF ROLL DEVELOPMENT FOR CHAPTER 60 5V-NINE WHICH
• RECEIVED A LOT OF FEEDBACK FROM PROVIDERS WHO WERE LOOKING TO MAKE ADDITIONAL CHANGES IN THE CHAPTER
• CHAPTER 120 WAS CREATED.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Senate Executive Letter No. 26, dated May 5, 2025.
• Pursuant to Senate Executive Letter, Message No. 5, dated March 28, 2025...
• Message No. 5 dated March 28, 2025.
• Pursuant to Senate Executive Letter No. 5 dated March 12...
• 221, Sections 3 through 7; Laws 2008, Chapter 16, Section 4; and Laws 2009, Chapter 255, Section 2;

Keywords: 996, all

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• This would appear to conflict with HRS sections 302A-151 and 302A-151.5.
• <00:39:27.280> sections appear to conflict with uh HRS sections appear to conflict with uh
• HRS sections 302A-151 302A-151 302A-151 and<00:39:31.599> 302A-151.5.
• Additionally, the department notes that the term deferred maintenance is not defined in HRS chapter 302A
• Additionally, the department notes that the term deferred maintenance is not defined in HRS chapter 302A

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1783, which would expand public-private partnership options for charter school facilities. The Department of Education offered comments, the Charter School Commission and SFA supported the bill, and Hawaii Technology Academy, Hawaii Kids, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, HGA, Aloha Project, and several individuals testified in support, while UPW opposed it. Supporters said charter schools need faster and more flexible ways to address severe facility shortages and high costs, and SFA described the bill as a pilot model that could leverage developer partnerships and state contributions, citing Maryland as an example. Members asked whether the bill was limited to charter schools; DOE said the language could be read to include other public school facilities, but if focused only on charter schools, DOE was less concerned. The Charter School Commission also described an existing public-private preschool model through Parkway Village Preschool and PACTED. The committee then took up HB 1778, which would establish a CIP database for school facilities. SFA supported the bill, saying it would create a more disciplined, transparent basis for funding decisions by documenting facility condition, needed repairs, classification, and timing. DOE initially said it rested on its comments, then responded to questions by saying it already maintains deferred maintenance lists, uses systems such as Maximo, CPT, GIS, and finance software, and sends legislators project-status letters twice a year. DOE said it is working on improving its outward-facing dashboard and integrating its systems, but questioned whether the bill would add value beyond existing tools. Members emphasized the need for a publicly accessible, real-time transparency tool, while DOE said it was still evaluating its current systems and was not yet seeking funding for a new IT program. For HB 2344, creating an Independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission, DOE said it wants to remain part of any consolidation process to keep students and education central, while SFA said the bill is timely and framed it as a restructuring response to changing conditions and possible federal funding cuts. SFA compared the proposal to the federal BRAC process for military base closures and said Hawaii has the same enrollment as in 1961 but many more schools, arguing that the state needs a more deliberate approach to school closures and land reuse. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about several sections, including unclear references to administrative support, a governor-approval sequence, a possible conflict with existing statutes governing closed-school disposition, and a missing section number. Testimony on HB 2345, which would establish a geographic CIP district, began with DOE in opposition; DOE said the bill would duplicate existing work, add confusion by creating two agencies doing the same thing, and spend money inefficiently because district project coordinators and project lists already exist.

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• But minority whip limited to 5 minutes.
• In his role, he for America chapter.
• of HR consideration of HR 1526,<02:21:28.800> the<02:21:29.040> no<02:21:29.359> rogue
• Each day during the period own House rules package HR own House rules package HR resiantly<02:55:29.840
• /c> in fact there would be no need for a 5 in fact there would be no need for a 5 to<05:33:18.400>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• HR 153 by Mlammy >> Post is adopted.
• Again, recognizing >> HR 150 by Jackson.
• HR 152 by Stubs, commending Thomas A.
• >> HR 152 by Stubs commending Thomas A. >> HR 152 by Stubs commending Thomas A.
• Up 5 up. >> By Wood. Second by Faulkner.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Um, there was a HR. It was basically a second amendment HR.
• 34, Sharia HR 37.
• 34, Sharia HR 37.
• 34, Sharia HR 37.
• HR 37.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We are on file item number 5, AB 329. Please proceed when you're ready.
• It was about 5%. There was only a 5% gap on teachers.
• Okay, 5 to 3, the bill is out. File item 2, AB 49, Hoover.
• File item 5 is already done, so then moving on. No add-ons? No. Okay. Nine is done.
• Bonta, no. 2 to 5, the bill fails. File item 31, AB 1412.

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.

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• Um they have that removed, so $5, $10.
• Uh, it puts it in chapter 237, but it's still a new tax.
• Uh, it puts it in chapter 237, but it's still a new tax.
• assessment charge of 5%. assessment charge of 5%. uh<01:21:46.320> which<01:21:46.640>
• <02:16:25.440> 26 Homelands special fund in chapter 26 Homelands special fund in chapter 26

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• governed by RSA chapter 193-E. governed by RSA chapter 193-E.
• Generally, a micro or learning pod has between 5 to 10 students in grades K through 2, 3 through 5, or
• through 5, or 6 through eight<02:01:31.840> groupings.
• First, establishing to RSA chapter 674.
• ebook services, two part-time HR ebook services, two part-time HR positions,<05:43:30.480> legal

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Representative Johnson: At the bottom of each of page HR 3 and HR 4, we see the initials SC, HLB, and
• Speaker, HR 4, Rule 7, Section 21 is unclear about your place in the process after a motion to call the
• Speaker: HR 4 is not before the House. Representative Johnson: Mr.
• Yes, will we be taking up [HR 3](link from function call) this session? Speaker: Mr.
• If we do not consider [HR 3](link from function call), the housekeeping resolution, will the members

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We already have our own HR person, so we know how to track it.
• The unit's budget is about... $5 million per year, and of that, the state pays only 25%.
• Representative Davis, House File 2 includes Sections 2, 5, and 6.
• The Governor's bill, Finance Bill, House File 2783, but we've included Sections 5, 7, and 10 out of the
• Moving on then to page two, Sections 4 and 5 are also LCC requested changes from Chair Cleaborn and House

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• One being that the men's section under chapter 46, HRS, to be known and cited as Sharky's Law in memorial
• One being that the men's section under chapter 46, HRS, to be known and cited as Sharky's Law in memorial

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The conference committees met on April 25 in Room 229 and handled several bills, often by rolling them over when finance or budget releases were still pending. HB 1007 HD2 SD2 on HCDA was simply continued to 1:00 p.m. in the same room. HB 1316 HD2 SD1 on DLNR rental vessels and registration was later taken up, with members noting a proposed CD1 based on the Senate draft; after quorum was confirmed, both chambers voted yes and the measure was approved. SB 465 HD1 on Kiki Aola small boat harbor was rolled to 4:00 p.m. in Room 441 because the required release had not yet been received. HB 86 on Makai Watch was also deferred for lack of quorum, and HB 800 HD1 SD2 on government real property and land transfer was eventually voted out after the missing House member arrived, with both House and Senate voting yes. SB 1221 SD2/HD3 on water safety and retention/detention ponds was described as requiring county ordinances and surveys of existing ponds; the conference draft added “Sharky’s Law,” set a January 1, 2027 start date for county ordinances, and was approved unanimously by both chambers. The committees also discussed SB 223 SD2/HD1 on wildfire prevention and forest reserve fire protection. The measure would create an independent DNR wildfire prevention program, authorize forestry and wildlife facilities for fire protection and related work, allow the State Fire Council to strengthen fire code requirements in hazardous fire areas, establish a community fuels reduction project, require legislative reporting, and provide funding. The conferees explained that section 3, which sought an additional appropriation for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, was removed because the money was already included in the budget. The bill’s effective dates were set for July 1, 2025, and it was rolled over to 4:00 p.m. in Room 411 rather than voted on at that time. Later, HB 1220 HD1 SD1 on invasive species in Kaneohe Bay was taken up and passed after quorum was confirmed, with both House and Senate members voting yes. HB 778 HD2 SD1 on the integrated land use office and land use study, SB 739 HD1 on land exchange, and HB 830 HD2 SD2 on historic preservation reviews were all agreed to in principle but rolled over to later meetings because finance or WAM releases were still outstanding. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly noted absences, excused members, and the need to reschedule items to later in the afternoon.

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• Subermanium, for 5 Virginia, Mr. Subermanium, for 5 minutes. Mr.
• HR 4624, bill.
• support of HR 7388 and I yield back. support of HR 7388 and I yield back.
• regarding HR 7342. regarding HR 7342.
• bill HR 2247 as amended? Those in favor bill HR 2247 as amended?

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

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• I'm certainly not an HR professional.
• <01:31:13.840> Um<01:31:14.400> I certainly not an HR professional.
• Um I certainly not an HR professional.
• She thanked him for the question and said that, statistically, and based on HR practices or HR associations
• <03:35:59.520> um usually done by HR uh practices or HR um usually done by HR uh practices

Keywords: 1189, house, all