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• Oversight by DPS, we're still in the top 10 for predatory towing.
• Chair, sir, why are we in the top 10 of predatory... Yeah, I have a question. Why are we, Mr.
• Chair, sir, why are we in the top 10 of predatory towing?
• So we have law enforcement, we have administration, we have just the top-to-top, and then AIS, which
• So we have, we have law enforcement, we have an administration, we have just the top-to-top, and then

Bills: HB2127, HB2257, HB2305, HB2573, HB2772, HB2941, HB2957

Keywords: special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement, safety fund, state funding, Arizona Revised Statutes, towing regulation, private towing carriers, vehicle impound, towing rates, preemption, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges

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• have in hand for the design construction of that facility They also additionally, I believe, were awarded
• Currently, the project for this pretreatment facility, they've been awarded approximately 5.4 million
• Well, that's jurisdictional boundaries, so we have to coordinate at the top of the mountain all the way
• the mountain unless we're addressing the sediment, all of the things that are coming down from the top
• Top notch. A plus. Bravo. Good work. One question I had on those hazard trees on your map.

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• Uh, clerk called the most expedient bill or that we got to put at the top.
• Yes, sir. >> We'll move you to the top and then uh go from there. >> We'll move you to the top and then
• This is a bill that allows homeschoolers to participate in career tech programs.
• And um, as you know, career tech is a big focus in our state.
• really hard to replicate career tech really hard to replicate career tech programs<00:21:58.000>

Bills: HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159, HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159

Keywords: HB125, sunset law, Alabama Sunset Committee, Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, veterinary medical examiners, veterinary board, veterinary licensing, veterinary regulation, professional licensing board, state board continuation, sunset review, regulatory board, animal health, veterinarians, disciplinary authority, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding

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• His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2015 Robert Ramirez Award of Excellence
• , the 2020 Carl Meyer Physician Service Award, and the 2021 Santa Cruz County Early Childhood Education
• Award of Excellence. ...numerous awards, including the 2015 Robert Ramirez Award of Excellence, the
• 2020 Carl Meyer Physician Service Award, and the 2021 Santa Cruz County Early Childhood Education Award
• This needs to go through the Tech and Services Committee so that they can approve this, so they can take

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We are considering giving state tax breaks to big tech, to billion-dollar corporations.
• We are considering giving state tax breaks to big tech, to billion-dollar corporations.
• This bill doesn't save big tech from complexity; it saves them from transparency.
• <01:02:13.319> there limit to the greed of big tech there limit to the greed of big tech there
• we are shoveling out to Big Tech we are shoveling out to Big Tech billionaires<01:02:48.160>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• understand the emotional loss that comes with losing a beloved pet, this bill would allow courts to award
• Rabbits were kept crammed in small cages, and one on top of another, while severely dehydrated calves
• That came out on top unanimously much of the time with the survey that we conducted back in January with
• That came out on top unanimously much of the time with the survey that we conducted back in January with
• We have an increase in large corporations coming in here in high tech that missed the opportunity to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy public hearing on a wide range of civil actions, labor, consumer protection, and animal welfare bills. Chair Lydia Edwards and Representative Michael Day opened with strict testimony rules and time limits, then heard from legislators and advocates on measures including animal-abuser pet ownership bans (S. 1207/H. 1914), a name-change privacy bill (S. 1045/H. 1973), tort claims reform (H. 1724), law enforcement council coverage under the Tort Claims Act (S. 1199), civil rights and qualified immunity-related proposals (H. 1641), employee free speech/captive audience restrictions (S. 1078/H. 1653), consumer protection and civil rights jurisdiction expansion (S. 1041), private right of action for wage theft (H. 1916), gun-owner liability insurance (H. 1836), pseudoephedrine sales tracking (S. 1243/H. 1581), prepaid legal services plans (H. 1612), structured settlement protections (H. 1863), third-party litigation financing disclosure (H. 1861), antitrust reform for small businesses and workers (S. 1038/H. 1982), legal notices in online-only newspapers (S. 1279/H. 1632), and several animal cruelty and protection bills including H. 1938, H. 1949, S. 1277/H. 1934, and H. 1764. Testimony was largely supportive from bill sponsors and advocacy groups, with repeated themes of protecting vulnerable people and animals, improving access to justice, and updating outdated laws. Supporters of the animal bills argued for stronger possession bans, broader cruelty citations, and civil removal tools to prevent repeat abuse; opponents or conditional supporters raised due process and enforcement concerns, especially around warrantless seizures and requiring retail or shelter staff to check registries. On the labor and consumer side, supporters said the antitrust bill would curb monopoly power and help small businesses and workers, while opponents warned it could destabilize competition and burden successful firms. The employee free speech bill was backed as a response to captive audience meetings, and the wage-theft bill was presented as a way to let workers or organizations pursue claims when individual employees are afraid to come forward. Several public officials and association representatives testified on the law enforcement and civil rights bills. Chiefs of police supported adding law enforcement councils to the Tort Claims Act, saying it would close a liability gap for regional mutual-aid collaborations. But police representatives opposed changes to the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act and qualified immunity-related provisions, arguing the federal system already provides a workable forum and that expanding liability could increase costs, reduce morale, and worsen recruitment and retention. On the consumer/civil rights bill, Senator Collins and a veteran described an out-of-state assault case that they said showed the need for Massachusetts to let residents seek redress at home when rights are violated elsewhere. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing itself; the committee mainly received testimony and questions. Several witnesses indicated they had submitted written testimony or proposed amendments, and some bills drew requests for favorable reports while others were explicitly opposed unless amended.

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• Adopt LRB tech amendments increasing the rate from 7.25 to 8%. Any discussion?"
• Taxation and Economic Policy found that that bill would draw 97% of its revenue from people in the top
• Taxation and Economic Policy found that that bill would draw 97% of its revenue from people in the top
• Taxation and Economic Policy found that that bill would draw 97% of its revenue from people in the top
• Taxation and Economic Policy found that that bill would draw 97% of its revenue from people in the top

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 422, relating to school impact fees. The Education Committee recommended passage with amendments, and Ways and Means concurred. The amendments would repeal the construction fee component of the school impact fee while retaining the land impact fee and in-lieu fee requirements, remove related statutory language, exempt certain developments from school impact fees, raise the unit threshold for satisfying the land component to 100 units, require the School Facilities Authority to adopt rules and policies, and require a report to the Legislature on the effect of repealing the construction portion of the fee. The measure was also given a sunset date of June 30, 2029, with the committee report to note that the changes are intended to test the efficiency and efficacy of the fee structure and could be made permanent if the report supports that outcome. The committees adopted the recommendation, with one senator initially voting no and then changing to yes after the amendments were explained. The meeting also included a separate hearing on House Bill 1155, concerning procurement for Department of Transportation projects and construction manager/general contractor procurement. DOT testified that it supported the concept but wanted to narrow the bill, saying the current language was too broad and that the goal was to allow more innovative procurement while preserving selection safeguards. The State Procurement Office said it supported the bill’s language but was willing to work with DOT on alternative wording. Several construction-related organizations, including subcontractors, iron workers, elevator constructors, and building trades representatives, opposed the bill, arguing that exemptions from the procurement code would weaken protections such as retainage, equality, and prompt payment and could invite favoritism or corruption. In response to those concerns, the chair proposed amendments limiting the exemption to DOT, narrowing the qualifying contracts, adding a two-year sunset, requiring a report after the first year, and clarifying that project management could not be procured under the section. The amended recommendation passed, though several members voted with reservations. A separate item, House Bill 476, was briefly called up at the end of the agenda, with a recommendation to pass with amendments to increase a rate from 7.25% to 8%, but discussion was not completed in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Wilhelmina was named one of USA Today's Women of the Year and has received numerous prestigious awards
• A three-time award-winning filmmaker and producer, her latest project, Cleanings, a cakewalk, a Navajo
• I remember possibly they even received awards for it, but they were talked about; you know, they had
• one of the top pro rodeos in the country and just had great rides and whatever you call that.
• Stand Tech does a presentation for us. It was kind of a rough start.

Keywords: 996, all

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• top general hospital in the nation. top general hospital in the nation.
• As a result of their outstanding achievements, Jack and Charlie were awarded first place along with a
• first place along Charlie were awarded first place along with<00:15:32.800> a<00:15:33.040>
• and bolster our own sensitive tech and bolster our own national<03:06:52.479> security.
• This comes on top of years of changes.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Members, I would like to formally recognize today as Career Tech Day.
• You're welcome to applaud Career Tech. Good morning. Good morning.
• Today for Career Tech Day in the...
• Today for Career Tech Day in the Supreme Court hallway, we're going to be celebrating Career Tech with
• That's when I couldn't top that year, I guess.

Bills: SB1475, SB1447, HB2288, SB1521, SB592, SB1533, HB1276, SB201, SB1477, SB1232, SB1255, SB1327, SB1525, SB1721, SB667, SB1436, SB1317, SB604, SB1325, SB1496, SB2007, SB1567, SB2112, SB1980, SB1735, SB1558, SB1491, SB1287, SB1378, SB1369, SB1441, SB137, SB483, SB843, SB1433, SB1257, SB1365, SJR49, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1094

Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, employees insurance, contract awarding, certifications, state procurement, insurance plan, teachers, retirement, postretirement employment, earnings limitations, Oklahoma, artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SRXoF8fbBI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Scheduled for February 4, 2020 Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa THE SENATE Ka ‘Aha ‘Ōlelo Kanakolu THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE ‘Aha Kau Kānāwai 2020 REGULAR SESSION OF 2020 Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Ke Kōmike Ikehu, Ho‘omohala Waiwai, a me ka ‘Oihana Ho‘okipa Malihini COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM Kenekoa/Senator Glenn Wakai, Luna Ho’omalu/Chair Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hola / TIME: 2:45 p.m. Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414 Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Papa Kumuhana A G E N D A SB 2527 RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE. Establishes the broadband service infrastructure grant program to award grants to applicants to extend deployment of facilities used to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved areas of the State. Makes an appropriation. TEC/EET, WAM Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Peleluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hola / TIME: 2:50 p.m. Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414 Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Papa Kumuhana A G E N D A SB 2837 RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE. Preserves the continuity of the Information Technology Steering Committee to properly administer 27-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, while redefining the composition of the committee. TEC, JDC SB 2243 RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY. Requires the house and senate to permit remote testimony, via telephone, at public hearings. TEC, WAM SB 2432 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION. Amends the factors the director of commerce and consumer affairs must consider when determining whether cable service should be made available upon a new application of a cable franchise. Requires that the director require cable operators to provide cable service to residences in their service area where there is a minimum density of at least twenty-five homes per linear mile, with certain exceptions. TEC, CPH Ke Kōmike ‘Enehana COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Luna Ho‘omalu/Chair Kenekoa/Senator J. Kalani English, Hope Luna Ho‘omalu/Vice Chair Ua Ho‘opane‘e ‘ia nā Pila a i ka Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020 MEASURES DEFERRED TO Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Lā / DATE: Pō‘alua, Pepeluali 4, 2020/ Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Hola / TIME: 2:55 p.m. Wahi / PLACE: Lumi ‘Aha Kūkā 414 / Conference Room 414 Ke Kapikala Moku‘āina / State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street Ka Ho‘oholo Mana‘o ‘ana ma nā Pila i Helu ‘ia ma Lalo Nei: DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S): SB 2307 RELATING TO STATE PROCUREMENT OF WIFI AND INTERNET SERVICES. Requires that all state and state funded facilities have internet computer and wireless access filters to block access to pornography sites. GVO/TEC, WAM SB 2836 RELATING TO THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE. Gives agencies more flexibility and online options to provide enhanced digital services to the public in order to better serve the public and businesses TEC/GVO, JDC No Ka ‘Ike ‘Ē A‘e, E Kelepona Aku I Ke Kākau ‘Ōlelo Kōmike Ma (808) 587-7217. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 587-7217., 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• Senior Master Auto Tech Union, this is... ...wife let me do that. Senior Master Auto Tech Union.
• You've got good techs out there. You have several really bad apples.
• I was a dealer tech.
• I don't know off the top of my head, sir. ...information to you as well.
• I don't know off the top of my head, sir.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And then on the top of page two, other funds that are... ...projects, and then on the top of page two
• That was awarded in April, with a funding commitment of $1.3 million.
• They have frequent grade raises that they need to try and stay on top of.
• They have frequent grade raises that they need to try and stay on top of.
• We applied and were successful in getting awarded that grant.

Keywords: 908, all

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• This does not apply to magnet schools, career tech academies, or dual enrollment high schools, since
• This will allow us to retain 85 positions a year, and that may not sound like a lot, but that's on top
• .to use all of the funding from that growth to backfill the hole in the raises that we've already awarded
• at least I understand it, is that with the criteria, even if there are others, they would be at the top
• It's not a full award we were promised, but it is sufficient enough to move forward.

Bills: AB49, AB93, AB108, AB169, AB188, AB212, AB221, AB224, AB251, AB282, AB284, AB296, AB304, AB331, AB356, AB366, AB375, AB409, AB467, AB475, AB476, AB479, AB494, AB514, AB515, AB533, AB542, AB550, AB558, AB567, AB568, AB571, AB581, AB583, AB584, AB585, AB595, AB596, AB597, SB170, SB427, SB460, SB508

Keywords: educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, health insurance, speech-language pathology

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• John Thompson from DHS communicated to me on January 13th that $3.4 million was awarded to the U of M
• ICI for technical assistance, and $2.4 million was awarded to eight employment service providers for
• <00:42:52.800> to 13th, that $3.4 million was awarded to 13th, that $3.4 million was awarded
• Um, but a couple of things come to the top of my mind.
• Um, but a couple of things come to the top of my mind.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But this will give you this kind of top level. "Forward.
• We're on a path to get to the top 10 in the country. We're in the top 20 now."
• "We're on a path to get to the top 10 in the country.
• We're in the top 20 now; depending on which rating you look at, we've already made it to the top 10.
• We should have at least two universities in the top 10."

Summary: The committee first heard a confirmation from UCF trustee reappointee Mr. Christie, who described his background in medical devices and prior board service and said he wanted to help UCF strengthen its financial foundation, workforce alignment, and engineering and technology pipeline. Members asked about UCF’s direction, and he emphasized the university’s role in producing engineers and supporting Florida’s space and technology sectors. The committee then moved to the higher education budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which was presented as an $11.5 billion total budget including local funds and focused heavily on workforce education, nursing, agriculture technology, tutoring, student aid, and university initiatives. Chair Harrell highlighted increases for school district workforce education, Florida College System operations, career and technical education grants, the GATE program, nursing education through USF’s Florida Center for Nursing, UF/IFAS rural and agricultural programs, UCF’s Community School Grant Program, UF’s literacy and tutoring initiatives, autism and neurodevelopment services, full funding for major scholarship programs, and $250 million for state universities through the Board of Governors. Senator Davis asked about line grant flexibility, and Harrell said a conforming bill would address the details. The budget proposal was adopted as a recommendation to the full Appropriations Committee, with staff authorized to make technical corrections. The committee then took up a series of confirmations, beginning with Florida State University reappointee Peter Collins, who emphasized his long FSU ties, leadership on the board, and goal of keeping FSU on a path toward top-10 status and AAU membership. Rebecca Matthews, a new University of West Florida appointee, discussed her education-related volunteer work, Florida Education Foundation service, and interest in supporting UWF’s continued excellence; senators questioned her on Title IX and she said she would support student protections and compliance. Rachel Moyah, another UWF appointee, highlighted her education, school board experience, and priorities of student safety, fiscal discipline, and workforce readiness; she also said she would comply with Title IX and other applicable rules. Ashley Ross, also nominated to UWF, said she would focus on university advancement, military ties, cybersecurity, civil engineering, and strong governance, and agreed that Title IX protections should be preserved and advanced. The most extensive questioning came during the confirmation of Adam Kessel, a UWF appointee and Heritage Foundation fellow, who was asked about prior writings on privatizing public universities, his comments about the GI Bill, and his views on free speech and Project 2025. Kessel said he did not recommend privatizing Florida universities, clarified that his comments about the GI Bill and over-enrollment were about broader higher education policy, and said he supports veterans and the GI Bill. He described his higher education work as focused on civic education, accreditation, student success, tenure, and free speech, and said trustees should improve campus culture through policies, training, and institutional neutrality. Public testimony on UWF was sharply divided: former UWF leaders and community members warned that the new slate of trustees and their vote to make Scott Yenor chair had chilled donations, enrollment, and community trust, while a James Madison Institute representative praised Kessel’s scholarship and thoughtful approach. The committee also heard from FAMU reappointment Belvin Perry, who cited his judicial career and board service and said his goal is to support student success, retain strong faculty and staff, and help FAMU continue rising in national standing. Finally, the committee began hearing from remote appointees, including UCF nominee Mark Philburn, who emphasized his construction, affordable housing, and higher education board experience, and FSU nominee Peter Jones, who described his finance and investment background and long service to FSU boards and committees. The last nominee heard before the transcript ended was Florida Gulf Coast appointee Paul Applegarth, whose audio issues delayed his remarks; he began by noting his prior federal confirmation, military service, and GI Bill-supported education.

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• I'm just gonna tell you, last week or a few weeks back, we had somebody here on career tech. career technical
• Also, campus financial aid offices package multiple types of financial aid awards. for students.
• At United Least Step in the Tech program, I earned Cisco certifications and explored cybersecurity basics

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:30:00.360> giant being pushed by Amazon a tech giant being pushed by Amazon a tech giant
• Chair, Representative Jordan, I'd have to—I don't know exactly off the top of my head, but it's pretty
• /c><00:40:24.760> exactly<00:40:25.119> off<00:40:25.240> the<00:40:25.359> top
• <00:40:25.480> of<00:40:25.560> my don't know exactly off the top of my don't know
• exactly off the top of my head<00:40:25.800> but<00:40:25.880> it's<00:40:26.079> pretty

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The department always uses banana bunch top when banana bunch top came, the quarantine.
• uses banana bun top when banana Bunch<02:04:36.599> top<02:04:36.840> came<02:04:37.400
• date to July 1 2000 make 10 Tech date to July 1 2000 make 10 Tech amendments<02:41:44.640> for
• create a house draft one make Tech create a house draft one make Tech amendments<02:42:28.880>
• effective date to July 1 3000 make Tech effective date to July 1 3000 make Tech amendments<02:52

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And what he is doing at the top has influenced things all the way down the line to the very bottom.
• is<00:12:46.240> doing<00:12:46.560> at<00:12:46.800> the<00:12:47.040> top
• <00:12:48.480> has And what he is doing at the top has And what he is doing at the top has
• Glen Co Silver Lake was selected for this award out of nearly 10,000 chapters.
• It is the top school-based youth leadership development organization in the United States.

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