Transcript Highlights:

• to justify our positions.
• We know the multifaceted roles our fairgrounds play in our communities.
• holiday, we are affirming that our experiences, our faiths, and our contributions matter.
• I rise to present AB 678, the LGBTQ+ Safe and Inclusive Housing Act, to help our unhoused LGBT folks.
• Colleagues, we must act to protect our kids; we cannot afford to be reactive, we must be proactive in

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, established a quorum after a roll call, and proceeded through a long House of Origin floor session with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine parliamentary actions. Early in the day, a motion by Assembly Member Gallagher to suspend the rules and take up AB 12 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. The chamber then moved through the daily file, with many measures passing by wide margins, often with bipartisan support and little or no opposition. Among the notable bills discussed were measures on law enforcement oversight and records access (AB 847), CalFresh data-sharing exemptions (AB 593), campus-area housing for students and staff (AB 893), insurance and wildfire hardening updates (AB 1), missing middle housing code changes (AB 6), tribal peace officer status in a pilot program (AB 31), utility bill analysis before new mandates (AB 61), fairgrounds funding (AB 258), Diwali as a state holiday (AB 268), labor and worker organizing rights (AB 288), algorithmic price-fixing and antitrust enforcement (AB 325), elections and jail voter information (AB 331), protections for judges and court personnel (AB 343 and AB 352), school construction procurement (AB 361), school-zone speed limits (AB 382), transit worker protections (AB 394), blue carbon coastal mitigation (AB 399), K-9 standards for law enforcement (AB 400), livestock carcass composting (AB 411), translation of housing materials (AB 413), immigrant educational rights notices (AB 419), gun violence restraining order implementation (AB 451), special education and child care measures (AB 560 and AB 563), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), and disability access protections for businesses (AB 649). Several bills addressed housing, energy, public health, and public safety, and many authors emphasized affordability, transparency, and administrative efficiency. The session also included several ceremonial or recognition items, including ACR 73 declaring Italian American Heritage Month, which was adopted by voice vote after 65 coauthors were added. Most measures were approved overwhelmingly, though a few drew some dissent, including AB 421? no—AB 399 passed 42-30, AB 450 passed 49-6, AB 461 passed 49-8, and AB 621 passed 58-0. The transcript ends partway through AB 772, which was introduced as an educational equity bill addressing cyberbullying after school hours, but the remainder of that item is not included in the provided text.

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• Another thing I did want to mention is on our forests, our 38 state forests, since January, we burned
• Last year we burned 278,000 acres, which was a record for our agency on our state forest.
• Half of the state is forested, almost 17 million acres, and includes our state forest and also private
• our forest our 38 state forest since Another thing I did want to mention is on our forest, our 38 state
• Last year we burned 278,000 acres, which was a record for our agency on our state forest.

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture received a presentation from Florida Forest Service Director Rick Dolan on the agency’s wildfire response, forest management, and emergency support roles. He described the service’s four regions and 14 districts, its year-round wildfire response, use of bulldozers, helicopters, and drones, and the current high fire danger due to drought conditions. Dolan also highlighted prescribed burning, fuels mitigation, state forest management, the pine seedling nursery, and the agency’s role in hurricane response and incident management. Members asked about equipment loans and whether more prescribed burning could reduce wildfire impacts; Dolan said Florida already leads the nation in prescribed fire and emphasized public education and fuels reduction. The committee then considered and unanimously reported favorably Senate Bill 386, which creates a farm-equipment consumer protection process similar to a lemon law, allowing purchasers to seek repair or replacement of defective major farm equipment at no cost. The committee also took up Senate Bill 290, the Agriculture and Consumer Services omnibus bill. The bill would modernize fair association rules, preempt local bans on gas- and diesel-powered farm and landscape equipment, allow surplus of certain state-owned lands for bona fide agricultural use while excluding parks, forests, and wildlife lands, create a veterinary loan repayment program, make Farmers Feeding Florida permanent, expand Forest Service training opportunities, criminalize signal-jamming devices, increase penalties for CDL and English-proficiency exam cheating, restrict certain door-to-door solicitation, protect food safety inspectors, clarify biosolids rules, and add criminal and vendor-list penalties for contractors who fail to pay subcontractors. The committee adopted three amendments to align dates and technical language and to authorize native seed research and marketing through the Florida Wildlife Foundation. Testimony on SB 290 included support from several industry groups, concerns from the Home Builders Association about the new contractor-payment criminal penalties, and opposition from a citizen worried about the new surplus-land process for conservation lands. Despite concerns, CS/SB 290 was reported favorably. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of the appointees listed on tabs 4 and 5, and then adjourned.

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• I pray you be with both our state and our national leaders.
• And that's the spirit of the Mosquito Fleet Act, learning from our history and heritage to relaunch passenger
• And that's the spirit of the Mosquito Fleet Act, learning from our history and heritage to relaunch passenger
• Insert section 5 of this act.
• great care of our seniors.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2636 , HB2192 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2298 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2442 , HB2523 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1634 , HB1707 , HB1906 , HB1909 , HB2196 , HB2244 , HB2339 , HB2361 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2410 , HB2468 , HB2475 , HB2521 , HB2548 , HB2619 , HB2637 , HB2720

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, approved the prior day’s minutes, and adopted House Resolution 4691 recognizing Presidents’ Day. Supporters of the resolution praised presidential leadership and civic ideals, while one member used the occasion to note the historical harms and contradictions of figures such as Washington, Lincoln, and FDR. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the House also recognized visiting former legislators and Black leaders in the chamber. The chamber then took up several bills, often suspending the rules to move measures directly to third reading. Second Substitute House Bill 1923, creating a local option for passenger-only ferry districts, passed 84-11 after debate over ferry reliability, local control, and possible tax “stacking.” Substitute House Bill 2475, requiring language-accessible public programs and services, passed 62-33 amid support for access and safety and opposition over unfunded mandates, overregulation, and concerns about technology and assimilation. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2508, clarifying the Office of Independent Investigations’ authority, passed 90-6 after a technical amendment; supporters said it would improve police accountability processes, while some noted remaining concerns about investigations. House Bill 2464, requiring reporting and law-enforcement response data for incidents at private detention facilities, passed 58-38, with supporters emphasizing transparency and critics calling it political and questioning the agency chosen to collect the data. Substitute House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency barricades, passed 94-2 after testimony about flood rescues and the need for stronger deterrence. Second Substitute House Bill 2384, increasing oversight of continuing care retirement communities, passed 78-14; supporters cited senior protections and solvency, while opponents worried about duplicative costs. Second Substitute House Bill 2333, allowing certain campaign funds to be used for security and related protections for elected officials and candidates, passed 71-21 after debate over political violence and concerns about self-dealing. Second Substitute House Bill 1909, creating a Court Unification Task Force, passed 56-36, with supporters citing inconsistent court administration and opponents defending local control. The House also passed Second Substitute House Bill 1906 on water system rate transparency and consumer protection, 91-1; Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548 on health care market standards and mergers, 53-38; Substitute House Bill 2405 establishing a PTSD pilot program with early treatment and return-to-work provisions, 90-1; and Substitute House Bill 2323 creating a Blue Envelope Program for autistic and neurodiverse drivers during traffic stops, 92-1. Throughout the day, members frequently split along lines of transparency, consumer protection, public safety, local control, and concerns about mandates or regulatory burden.

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• our our um the to mind, but by and large our our um the average<00:52:13.760><c> employee</c><00:52:
• ><c> sure</c> embark to do our our duty to make sure embark to do our our duty to make sure that<01:34
• We'll solve our problem because ours.
• And I think that we can start to fix some of this or get a return on our investment if we will take advantage

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 21 January, 2026: 1:30 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's due to our good, sorry, and our businesses thrive because we honor the trust our customers place
• Do you think this would add security to our food chain if this act was to go through and local producers
• It's our land, our community, and our future. Idaho beef, raised right, right here.
• It feeds our families and nourishes our communities.
• It's our land, our community, and our future. Idaho beef, raised right, right here.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee opened by welcoming a new page, Isabella Frasheiser of Weiser High School, who described her FFA, school leadership, and agricultural background. The committee then approved the February 10, 2026 minutes without objection. The main item was Senate Bill 1283, presented by Senator Todd Lakey. The bill would create a framework for small-scale direct-to-consumer agricultural and homemade food sales, including cottage foods, farm stands, cooperative markets, and certain meat sales, with labeling, recordkeeping, and educational-material requirements. Supporters from Farm Bureau, Fair Idaho, and producers argued it would reduce burdens, expand local food access, help small farms, and improve market opportunities. Food Northwest and health district representatives raised concerns about food safety, labeling, lack of competency testing, limited remediation options, and possible liability changes. After discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1283 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then received an Idaho Beef Council update from J.W. Wood and Jody Mink. They described the council’s checkoff-funded promotion, education, research, consumer outreach, BQA training, Spanish-language materials, a national “Prime Rib and Prom” campaign, and the Idaho Beef Counts food assistance program. No formal action was taken on that presentation, and the committee adjourned after concluding its agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• our communities safe.
• And our Budget Sub-1 staff.
• And thank you to our Chairman of our committee, Mr.
• And then finally, just want to express our gratitude for the Golden Mussels fix in.
• We express our support for the Golden Mussel Fix and AB 149. Thank you so much. Good afternoon.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If we're going to thin our forest, if we're going to do fire mitigation, if we're going to do big game
• lands, our soil, our forests.
• Ours is specifically tied to the Cultural Properties Protection Act and preservation and restoration
• a fix.
• And so, Madam Acting Secretary, then we will be able to see with greater detail where our risks are.

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• feedback and comments with our colleagues from the, associate our feedback and comments with our colleagues
• Like many retirees, my wife and I live on fixed incomes, and we are constantly changing our practices
• We submitted a letter on what was the Leading with Love Act that was then amended after our letter deadline
• not to act on risk reduction and on opportunities to enhance the functionality of our insurance markets
• Our grid needs firm, clean power; our families and businesses need affordable electricity; our climate

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on clean energy, electrification, and grid planning. AB 1813 (Ward) would revise California’s community renewable energy program to better support community solar and storage, especially for renters and low-income customers, by tying credits to avoided costs and requiring at least 51% low-income participation. Supporters said the current CPUC program is unworkable and has stalled development; utilities raised concerns about cost shifts, CCA impacts, and the bill’s late substantive amendments. The bill was discussed but no vote was recorded in the excerpt. AB 2313 (Berman) would create a gas service line replacement alternative program allowing customers facing planned gas line replacement to instead choose electrification and receive an incentive. Supporters argued it would reduce long-term gas infrastructure costs and give customers more choice, while opponents warned it could divert money from safety-related gas replacement work, create affordability issues, and conflict with the recently approved SB 1221 pilot. Committee members pressed the author on safety, funding sources, and renter impacts; the author said the bill includes emergency replacement exemptions and is intended to lower costs for remaining ratepayers. AB 1975 (Schultz) would require the CPUC to develop a grid utilization metric and consider expanded grid management programs to better use existing distribution infrastructure and reduce the need for costly upgrades. Supporters said better utilization could save ratepayers billions and help integrate batteries and flexible load; utilities generally opposed rigid utilization targets but were open to further discussion. The committee passed AB 1975 on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2612, on plug-in photovoltaic systems, passed 9-0 to Appropriations after supporters said it would expand access to low-cost solar and utilities requested clarification that they would participate in the standards process. AB 1849 (Pappin) would direct CARB to study the need for decarbonized gaseous fuels in hard-to-electrify sectors and for grid reliability. Supporters framed it as a technology-neutral assessment for sectors like industrial heat and backup power; opponents argued it was biased toward a preferred fuel pathway and duplicated existing state studies. After a lengthy exchange over the lack of a statutory definition for “decarbonized gaseous fuels,” the bill passed 10-0 to Appropriations. AB 2088 (Pappin) would authorize investor-owned utilities to own and operate thermal energy networks, with safeguards for safety, workforce, and ratepayers. Supporters described TENs as efficient, low-emission heating and cooling systems that can use geothermal energy or waste heat; the bill passed 9-0 to Appropriations.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> base,</c><01:00:28.319><c> our</c><01:00:28.480><c> systems</c> labor market, our tax base, our
• </c> but everywhere in our state. but everywhere in our state.
• <c> and</c><01:21:46.719><c> our</c> up for our our citizen friends and our up for our our citizen friends
• It's accountability and this legislation. for our our E12. We this legislation. for our our E12.
• neighborhoods and our leaving our neighborhoods and our communities.<01:28:09.520><c> It's</c><01:28

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Po is our last speaker.
• </c><02:22:47.840><c> our</c><02:22:48.120><c> concerns</c> um so those are some of our our concerns
• </c> our Co-op and it's not published on our our Co-op and it's not published on our website<02:42:48.319
• it's</c><05:07:10.480><c> called</c><05:07:10.638><c> a</c> our our school districts it's called a our
• It pertains to municipal and town forest, a community forest.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Four, Acting Chief Clerk.
• That would be in our state to add that kind of influence to our state.
• Debt limits our freedom. It limits our choices, and it limits our next generation.
• It has been our constant in our Constitution for over 250 years that we must balance our budget.
• And our outgo is $16 billion, if you count all of our continuous spending.

Summary: The Senate met with all 35 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. Several guests and school groups were recognized throughout the day, and the chamber later paused for an Idaho Day celebration featuring historical remarks, music, and presentations on Idaho history and agriculture. In floor action, the Senate adopted House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring fallen firefighters Battalion Chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison, Jr., and recognizing the recovery of Engineer David Tisdell. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 120 encouraging advancement of used nuclear fuel reprocessing in Idaho and supporting the state’s role at the Idaho National Laboratory, and Senate Joint Memorial 112 urging Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment and fiscal discipline. The Senate then introduced several new bills, including measures on appropriations, administrative rules, elections, pharmacy benefit managers, utilities, abortion trafficking, educator disclosure, and whistleblower protections. The Senate passed Senate Bill 1241, as amended, which protects working animals and clarifies its applicability; supporters described it as preserving Idaho’s agricultural and Western heritage while preserving local authority over health, safety, and animal care. The Committee of the Whole later considered Senate Bills 1224, 1326, and 1340, adopted amendments to each, and reported them back without recommendation, while several other bills were held in place or reported as progressing. The Senate adopted the committee report and then adjourned until the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• of our unique wildfire risk.
• Our opposition is based upon our concern that this proposal ignores a basic tenet of insurance underwriting
• on our committee.
• And that's our concern.
• But it is a temporary fix. I mean, we have to fix these broader market issues.

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy insurance-focused agenda, including special-order bills on wildfire mitigation, Fair Plan accountability, aerial imagery, genetic testing, and wildfire moratoriums. AB 1888 would require California Safe Homes Grant Program work to be performed by a skilled and trained workforce at prevailing wage; it drew support from the author, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and labor representatives, with no opposition heard. AB 1680, the “Make-It-Fair Act,” would impose accountability and consumer-protection reforms on the California FAIR Plan in response to Department of Insurance examination findings; it passed out on a do-pass motion to Appropriations, though the FAIR Plan Association remained opposed unless amended. AB 1559 would require notice and access rights when insurers use aerial images of homes and allow in-person inspection requests; it passed on a do-pass motion to Privacy and Consumer Protection, with broad support and one “concern” witness. The committee also took up AB 1798, which would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer genetic testing, for underwriting below a $1.5 million coverage threshold. Supporters, including the author, the Insurance Commissioner, the ALS Association, and several consumer and biotech groups, argued the bill would reduce fear of genetic discrimination and encourage testing and research. Opponents from life insurance and financial advisor groups argued the bill could impair risk-based underwriting and raise premiums, especially in the middle market. After extensive back-and-forth on the distinction between predictive genetic data and doctor-assessed medical risk, the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection on a do-pass vote, with several members voting no. AB 2038 would extend wildfire-related nonrenewal moratoriums from two to three years for total-loss homes and from one to two years for homes in and around fire zones. Supporters said the change better matches the real rebuilding timeline after major fires and protects displaced homeowners from losing coverage while rebuilding. Insurers and trade groups opposed the measure, warning that longer moratoriums could force carriers to reduce exposure elsewhere and worsen the broader availability crisis. The bill passed to Appropriations on a do-pass vote. The committee also approved AB 1800, which adds eyewear to portable electronics insurance coverage, and moved a consent calendar of additional bills, including AB 1554, AB 1683, AB 1781, and AB 2471. Later, AB 2198 was introduced to clarify title-rate filing responsibilities between title insurers and underwritten title companies and to require rate schedules to be posted publicly.

Transcript Highlights:

• We also want to hear from our presentation. limited to remote forests.
• We've rebuilt our homes. We've rebuilt our communities.
• It's been part of our approach for our whole time since 1991.
• national administration that they're considering a 75% cut to our National Forest Service for 2027,
• all of our partners, grazers, prescribed fire practitioners, our fire agencies, and our land management

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, we made affordability our top priority and we acted quickly.
• It's our home. It's our water. It's our food. It's our culture. And protecting it is our kuleana.
• It's our our water. It's our food.
• ,</c> Critical pasture lands, native forests, and protect our hunting areas.
• land, our water, and our protecting our land, our water, and our way<00:43:48.560><c> of</c><00:43:48.720

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• But take a walk through our river walk. I think that's one of our bright... spots.
• But that effort is going to help our air stay clean and help our areas stay beautiful.
• Our enrollment is ahead for fall, and so we're bringing back our own student wildlife.
• In our communities now.
• can get our reimbursement.

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• <c> 90</c><01:41:35.040><c> transfers</c> Additionally, on our Act 90 transfers Additionally, on our
• The forester five position is part of our fire management program.
• </c> 804 is our forest and outdoor recreation program.
• >> She's acting. Yeah, so Lorna is our acting. >> Yeah. Okay, you were number four.
• Yeah, so she Lorna is our &gt;&gt; she's acting. Yeah, so she Lorna is our acting. acting. acting.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Our secretary is going to take a silent roll.
• purposes, the clock in here on the wall is incorrect, and so we have a service request to get that fixed
• The wall is incorrect, and so we have a service request to get that fixed.
• Our offices are in Meridian.
• Then that was provided broadly; we posted it online on our website so anybody could access it.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , with part of that, our 4-H and our partnership for the county.
• So we don't just flood our fields; we conserve the way we grow our food.
• So we don't just flood our fields; we conserve the way we grow our food.
• We've got some great support from a lot of our branches of our branches. That's better.
• We've got some great support from a lot of our branches of our branches.

Committee: House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference

Summary: The Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs heard four measures and advanced each on a do pass recommendation. SB 1199 was amended to require the Arizona Department of Agriculture to post the Salt River horse herd agreement on its website. Supporters said the change would improve public transparency and access to the agreement governing the Salt River wild horse herd; the department said it was neutral and noted the agreement is already on the state procurement website. The bill passed 6-3 after members debated whether the requirement should be in statute or handled administratively. SB 1761 appropriates General Fund money to the University of Arizona for the Yuma Center for Excellence for Desert Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and the Arizona Experiment Station over multiple fiscal years. Senator Tim Dunn and supporters from the Arizona Farm Bureau said the funding would strengthen agricultural research, extension services, rural counties, and water and crop-related innovation. Several members said the bill was important to Arizona agriculture even though the amounts would still be subject to budget negotiations; it passed 6-1 with one present vote. SB 1198, as amended, continued the Arizona Beef Council and the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for eight years. Testimony from the Beef Council and veterinary board emphasized that both entities are industry-funded or self-funded and provide ongoing services without taxpayer dollars. Some members objected to combining the two continuations and to the eight-year term, but the bill passed 4-3 with one present vote. SB 1683 expanded restrictions on land ownership and related transactions involving foreign adversary nations and agents, especially near critical infrastructure and military installations. Supporters, including representatives tied to Luke Air Force Base and the bill sponsor, argued it would address national security risks and protect training and mission security. Opponents said the bill broadened the scope of prior law too far without enough justification. It passed 5-3 and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• , who take part of that, our 4-H and our, uh, the partnership for the county.
• The more efficient we can use our agricultural systems, the better off we are, you know, for our whole
• We conserve the way we grow our food. We conserve the way we grow our food.
• Continuing our agency will allow our board to continue its mission to protect the animals of Arizona.
• It is our last bill. It is our last bill. And go ahead. Mr.

Bills: SB1198 , SB1199 , SB1286 , SB1683 , SB1761

Committee: House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Keywords: Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd

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• our climate change and our energy needs.
• Assembly Bill 2494 by Assembly Member Rogers and an act relating to the State Forest.
• forests.
• inability to be in our forests and to work through proper forest management techniques.
• I'm here to present AB 1539, the Protect Our Democracy Act, which would make it a crime, a felony crime

Keywords: 988, house, all