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• <00:20:19.679> to subsidies or siphons, contributions to subsidies or siphons, contributions
• prior employer contribution there's no prior employer contribution to<00:45:49.760> compare<00
• <00:46:02.240> must credit, the employer's contribution must credit, the employer's contribution
• <00:47:35.599> $700 employer still has to contribute $700 employer still has to contribute
• the contributions. the contributions.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Reverend Max Smith of Jesus Name Tabernacle in Florence, and then led the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber quickly dispensed with the reading of the journal and committee reports, and then spent much of the morning recognizing guests, including multiple FFA groups, the Mississippi FFA state officer team, the Mississippi Food Bank Collaborative, optometrists visiting for Optometry Day, and representatives from engineering and fire service organizations. On the calendar, the Senate took up several finance-related bills. Senate Bill 2824, extending deadlines related to renewable energy fee-in-lieu agreements and construction start dates, was explained and adopted, then passed by use of the morning roll call with three no votes and one present. Senate Bill 2867, revising the income tax credit for employer-provided dependent child care or child care stipends, was explained as a targeted, capped credit for actual employer spending on licensed child care; it was adopted and passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 3109, clarifying that a nonprofit leasing and managing LaFleur’s Bluff State Park land is not subject to ad valorem taxes on state-owned park land, was adopted and passed by morning roll call with one no vote. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 2840, which would provide a 75% rebate or sales tax credit related to inventory taxes and eliminate local privilege taxes. After extended discussion, the committee substitute was adopted, a reverse repealer amendment was added, and the bill passed by morning roll call with one no vote. Senators discussed the burden of inventory taxes on retailers and the need for more data before fully implementing the proposal. Finally, Senate Bill 2868, creating a tax credit tied to employer contributions for individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs), was introduced and explained as a way to encourage employer-supported health coverage for small and midsize businesses; the transcript cuts off during the explanation before final action on that bill.

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• Farmers here raise more than 300 different crops, contributing more than $8 billion to the California
• This day is dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of our agricultural community.
• Beautiful words, my friend, and I think really epitomize the contributions that Irish Americans have
• They found ways to contribute in powerful ways, our state...
• They found ways to contribute in powerful ways.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage. The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.

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• This month is an opportunity to reflect on the often overlooked contributions of women throughout history
• This month, we celebrate women for the remarkable accomplishments they have contributed to our state,
• Let us honor the incredible contributions that women, and in particular women of color, have made and
• As honorees, each of you have made unique contributions to the lives of your fellow Californians, not
• Gahee Ha made significant contributions to her community.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• A big portion of those contributions are used to amortize the unfunded liability, and we've provided
• contributions which would otherwise<00:02:05.119> go<00:02:05.320> to<00:02:05.520>
• are used to amortize the contributions are used to amortize the unfunded<00:02:15.000> liability<
• billion ion dollar uh contribution billion ion dollar uh contribution increased<00:02:32.519>
• longer but they also make contributions longer but they also make contributions for<00:07:30.400

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered Senate Bills 470, 828, 730, and 1383. SB 470 would create a deferred retirement option program for police officers. The Employees Retirement System warned it could worsen the system’s $14.1 billion unfunded liability by stopping employer and employee contributions during the DROP period, and the Attorney General raised possible tax-qualified status, Internal Revenue Code, and age-discrimination concerns. Police and other supporters testified in favor, but the committees ultimately recommended deferring the bill indefinitely. SB 828 would expand workers’ compensation medical benefits for firefighters to cover an additional respiratory condition. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Hawaii Firefighters Association supported the measure, citing occupational exposure and health risks. The committees recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted by both committees. SB 730, which concerns allowance on service retirements, drew support from the Department of Human Resources Development and the Department of Law Enforcement, but also comments from the Attorney General and ERS. DHRD said the bill could help recruitment and retention but requested more time to work on language with ERS, Budget and Finance, and the AG’s office. The committees postponed decision-making until Friday, February 7, at 3:15 p.m. in Conference Room 225. SB 1383, relating to fire protection, received broad support from the Governor’s office, Department of Defense, DLNR, Hawaiian Electric, and others. The committees agreed to pass it with amendments, including language suggested by the Hawaii Insurance Council on wildfire-related insurance issues and a committee report link to the Lina fire forward-looking report, phase three. The amended recommendation was adopted by both committees. Later in the meeting, the committees also heard SB 1360 and SB 1361 on ERS administrative and reporting matters, SB 340 on HLRB enforcement authority, and SB 997 on energy; SB 1360 and SB 1361 were presented as housekeeping measures, SB 340 drew disagreement between the Attorney General and HLRB over enforcement authority, and SB 997 was amended to incorporate prevailing-wage renewable energy rate language from SB 743 and then passed with amendments.

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• workers, farmers, teachers, first responders, health care workers, business owners, and all who contribute
• workers, business owners, and<00:01:29.320> all<00:01:29.480> who<00:01:29.600> contribute
• <00:01:30.160> to<00:01:30.280> the<00:01:30.360> strength and all who contribute
• to the strength and all who contribute to the strength of<00:01:30.880> our<00:01:31.000>
• of all American, celebrate contribution of all American, celebrate a<00:12:05.400> his- a his

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The journal of the previous day was approved as corrected. The chamber then took up second reading of Senate File 3891 and first reading of House Files 5144 through 5149, with no debate or votes on those measures recorded in the transcript. Representative Lawrence presented a House resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, highlighting the Declaration of Independence, federalism, and Minnesota’s role in the nation’s history. The resolution encouraged citizens, schools, civic groups, and businesses to participate in commemorative activities and reaffirm commitment to liberty, equality, self-government, and federalism. During announcements, Representative Long raised a parliamentary inquiry about the status of Senate File 4067, the comprehensive gun violence prevention package, noting it had been passed by the Senate 10 days earlier. The Speaker said the bill was being reviewed. Long followed up by asking whether a vote would be allowed before the end of session, and the Speaker again replied that the bill was being reviewed. The House then announced upcoming caucus and Rules meetings, and Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker, which was adopted by voice vote.

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• and we contribute to um uh to<00:37:43.319> the<00:37:43.480> evaluations<00:37:44.119
• We look to see if the Minnesota all-payer claims database has data to offer to help contribute to the
• We create and produce aggregated data that contributes to the actuarial analysis.
• <00:39:48.160> to don't have information to contribute to don't have information to contribute
• Are ERISA plans required to contribute data to the all-payer claims database?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to this project. contribute.
• District's local match rate that the district had contributed to the design.
• What can you contribute?
• That districts can contribute locally even though they are requesting a waiver, the better.
• Your inability to contribute to do that just from a fairness perspective.

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• For every $1 that we contribute to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the federal government contributes
• <00:01:13.600> Fraud<00:01:13.880> Control contribute to the Medicaid Fraud Control
• contribute to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit,<00:01:14.520> the<00:01:14.640> federal
• <00:01:15.040> government<00:01:15.720> contributes Unit, the federal government contributes
• Unit, the federal government contributes three.<00:01:17.120> I<00:01:17.240> call<00:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 2354, a consumer protection bill dealing with medical assistance fraud. Representative Norris described the measure as a crackdown on Medicaid fraud that would add investigators and prosecutors, increase penalties, and broaden the fraud definition to cover more sophisticated schemes. He also emphasized the federal three-to-one match for state spending on the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The chamber adopted amendment A11 by a roll call vote of 134 yeas and 0 nays. Norris said the amendment narrowed subpoena powers to align with language from the other body, moved the appropriation to the general fund to satisfy a leader agreement and secure the federal match, and made technical cross-reference corrections. On third reading, Representative Schumacher said the bill had been worked through several Human Services Committee hearings and discussions with the Attorney General’s office and was now in workable form. Norris thanked bipartisan authors and staff and urged a green vote. The final roll call passed the bill 118 yeas to 16 nays, and House File 2354 was finally agreed to.

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• There's a different story for the required local contribution.
• Over the same 17 years, Amherst's required local contribution increased by 63.8%.
• So what Amherst got saw less than a 1% growth, what Amherst contributed saw just under a 64% growth.
• K-12 funding, beginning with the formula that drives what communities contribute.
• Everybody has something to contribute.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up a long series of FY26 budget amendments during debate on the Ways and Means budget bill. Early on, an amendment on debt service and the Debt Affordability Committee was rejected. A major education amendment offered by Senator Lewis and supported by Senator Comerford was then adopted; it directs DESE to begin a public process, with $200,000 in funding, to review and recommend updates to the Chapter 70 municipal contribution formula and related school funding structures as the Student Opportunity Act nears full implementation. Senators argued that school districts across the Commonwealth are under severe fiscal strain, citing rising special education, transportation, health insurance, and Proposition 2 1/2 pressures, and that the current formulas are increasingly out of alignment with local needs. The chamber also considered and voted on many other amendments, with several adopted and several rejected. Adopted amendments included measures on public payroll transparency, regional EMS, a small business group purchasing cooperative pilot, simplifying Medicaid eligibility determinations, and early education background checks. Rejected amendments included proposals on first-time homebuyer savings accounts, population change studies, competitiveness studies, emergency contract reform, natural gas cost containment, a $200 per pupil aid increase, regional school reimbursement increases, a Foundation Budget Review Commission-related study, special education service studies, welfare benefit audits, short-term capital gains, and an MBTA sustainability plan. Senator Durant also spoke in support of Amendment 766, which would create a crumbling concrete assistance fund for homeowners affected by pyrrhotite, with tax-exempt aid, federal funding applications, audits, and a stakeholder working group. Near the end of debate, Senator D. DiDomenico praised the Shannon Grant program for gang violence prevention, and the Senate adopted a final corrective amendment containing technical fixes and local earmarks. The bill was then ordered to a third reading and, after a roll call on engrossment, passed to be engrossed by a vote of 38-2. The Senate also approved a motion to adjourn to the following Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and recessed in memory of Yaron Lashinsky, Sarah Lynn Milgram, and Leslie A. Feeney.

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• <00:20:55.280> CS<00:20:56.080> employee contribution rates that the CS employee contribution
• Uh, there's going to be some increase in the uh employer employee contribution contribution for certain
• contribution contribution uh<00:41:58.960> for<00:41:59.200> certain<00:41:59.520>
• I think I saw where uh in contributions.
• An employer also would make a contribution. >> Yes.

Keywords: Reuploaded to restore a few minutes lost at the end of the meeting Representative Tackett-Lafferty: 00:22 • Line of Duty Disability Benefits Representative Grossberg: 26:32 • Loss of TRS Credit Due to Religious Holiday Observance Representative Blanton: 32:01 • Educational Contracts and Membership Dates in KERS Representative Tipton and Representative Blanton: 40:55 • Apply SB 10 Changes from 2025 to KERS/SPRS Senator Higdon: 46:08 • PPOB Reporting on Line of Duty Benefits • TRS Annual Leave Impact on TRS • PPOB Membership • Use of Sick Leave for Religious Holidays Adjournment: 56:03, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony from Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty on a bill to extend minimum line-of-duty hazardous duty retirement benefits to certain CERS and KERS non-hazardous members who are injured in the line of duty and cannot return to that work. She used a video and examples from Eastern Kentucky first responders, including a deputy who lost a leg and an emergency management director who lost an eye, to argue that some injured officers and responders fall through the cracks because their employers did not elect hazardous-duty coverage. She said the proposal would provide 25% of pay to the disabled officer, plus 10% for dependent children and minimal health benefits, and noted estimated actuarial costs of about $2.9 million for CERS and $0.542 million for KERS, funded through small employer-rate increases. Members asked how far back the bill would reach, how many people might qualify, and whether the benefit would apply only to active employees or also to past injuries. Laferty said the bill would include a five-year window for recent situations and could potentially cover a total of 3,333 positions statewide that could be certified as hazardous, though benefits would only apply if the person was injured in the line of duty and disabled from returning to that work. Questions also focused on whether a non-hazardous employee could qualify if injured in a hazardous situation; Laferty said yes, if the position could be certified as hazardous, but only for the bill’s minimum benefits. Rep. Josh Calloway and others noted that local governments choose whether to pay the higher hazardous-duty contribution rates, which they said often drives the coverage decision. The committee then heard Rep. Daniel Gberg present a separate bill revising school leave rules so teachers and school employees may use accumulated sick leave to observe religious holidays not on the school calendar, with a required personal statement and advance notice. He said the change would address a longstanding inconsistency for teachers who observe non-Christian holidays and currently may have to choose between unpaid leave or improperly using sick days, and he said prior concerns about retirement service credit and maternity leave were reduced by other policy changes. The discussion ended without a vote, with members indicating they had the relevant materials and that the bill would be revisited later.

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• She then asked whether the money deposited in the First Responder Support Fund could be contributed to
• you, ma'am. >> May I also add that there is a line in here, uh, line seven, talks about all fees, monetary
• taking... >> May I also add that there is a line in here, uh, line seven, talks about all fees, monetary

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The amended language makes clear that any negotiated contributions must remain fully consistent with
• It would allow a small contribution to those plans, allow the union to negotiate a small contribution
• Yet California's first people remain resilient and contribute to the state of California.
• Requiring public employees to contribute more to their own retirement benefits.
• And finally, you know, the opportunity to contribute to a defined contribution plan is also there as

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public employment, retirement, and recognition of cultural and public service issues. AB 569 would allow local governments and unions to negotiate supplemental pension contributions for certain employees; AB 989 would make California Native American Day an official paid state holiday; AB 268 would recognize Diwali as an official state holiday; AJR 3 would urge protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal from federal cuts; AB 1067 would require misconduct investigations to continue even if an employee retires during the process; AB 1510 made technical and conforming changes to state employee pay and benefits laws and to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority labor law; and AB 1233 would create a statewide database of classified school employee employment history and serious misconduct records. The committee also took up AB 1383, which would lower the retirement age for certain first responders and restore some bargaining rights over retirement benefits, drawing extensive testimony for and against. Supporters of the holiday bills emphasized long-overdue recognition of Native American and South Asian communities and the importance of honoring California’s diversity. Supporters of AJR 3 described the reliance of seniors, people with disabilities, and families on federal and state health and retirement programs, warning that cuts would cause serious harm. AB 1067 was presented as a way to prevent employees from retiring to avoid accountability, while AB 1233 was framed as a student-safety measure to help schools identify applicants with prior egregious misconduct. Opposition to AB 1233 focused on due process and the breadth of the misconduct records, and opposition to AB 1383 argued it would reverse PEPRA reforms, raise pension costs, and strain local budgets, while supporters said firefighters and other first responders face unique health and safety risks and deserve earlier retirement. Most bills were reported out of committee on unanimous or near-unanimous votes and placed on hold for add-ons or referral to Appropriations or another committee. AB 912 was taken up on the consent calendar and held; AB 569, AB 989, AB 268, AJR 3, AB 1067, and AB 1510 all advanced with do-pass recommendations and were placed on hold. AB 1233 was moved to the Committee on Education. AB 1383 drew the most extensive debate, with many witnesses in support and opposition, and committee members largely expressing support for first responders while also noting concerns about cost and pension policy.

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• More than 300 Minnesota vis uh<00:36:49.280> businesses<00:36:50.160> contributed<00:36
• :50.640> to<00:36:50.800> the<00:36:50.960> design uh businesses contributed to
• the design uh businesses contributed to the design and<00:36:51.520> construction<00:36:52.240
• I couldn't agree with you more about the contribution that our major sports teams make to the safety
• that our uh major the contribution that our uh major sports<00:56:17.440> teams<00:56:18.559>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Without intervention, this tax shift would contribute to a cycle of blight, reducing property values
• Paul's statewide contributions in terms of tax receipts continue to be strong and stable.
• credits contribution credits contribution account<01:03:31.240> this<01:03:31.480> change
• We also have received our first Housing State Tax Credit contribution in 2024.
• We also have received our first Housing State Tax Credit contribution in 2024.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• uh rightfully so that the contributions uh rightfully so that the contributions for<00:20:37.919
• investigators uh should be contributing investigators uh should be contributing uh<00:20:47.840>
• <00:20:57.320> rate testimony I think the contribution rate testimony I think the contribution
• 154,000 family caregivers who contribute 154,000 family caregivers who contribute in<00:32:48.399
• <01:37:49.639> for<01:37:49.880> the contribution for the contribution for the employer

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Owners' permitting burdens will contribute to a lagging economy.
• Owners' permitting burdens will contribute to a lagging economy.
• Owners' permitting burdens will contribute to a lagging economy.
• Owners' permitting burdens will contribute to a lagging economy.
• Owners' permitting burdens will contribute to a lagging economy.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you for all your contributions to the legislative office.
• Their presence here today is a powerful reminder of the deep and enduring contributions that Chinese
• And Portuguese Americans continue to contribute.
• For decades, Portuguese Americans have contributed to California's economy, culture, and history.
• And to those who knew them, Phil's greatest contribution was his commitment to the democratic values,

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And I look forward to Glenn's contribution in this area.
• define the limits of who can contribute define the limits of who can contribute to<00:19:27.840>
• <00:19:54.880> that to make the maximum contribution that to make the maximum contribution
• I look forward to Glenn's contribution I look forward to Glenn's contribution in<00:21:21.280>
• <00:34:04.799> And appreciate their contributions. And appreciate their contributions.

Bills: HCR1, HCR2, SB2001, SB2002, SB2003, SB2004, SB2005, SB2006, SB2007, SB2008, SB2009, SB2010, SB2011, SB2012, SB2013, SB2014, SB2015, SB2016, SB2017, SB2018, SB2019, SB2020, SB2021, SB2022, SB2023, SB2024, SB2025, SB2026, SB2027, SB2028, SB2029, SB2030, SB2031, SB2032, SB2033, SB2034, SB2035, SB2036, SB2037, SB2038, SB2039, SB2040, SB2041, SB2042, SB2043, SB2044, SB2045, SB2046, SB2047, SB2048, SB2049, SB2050, SB2051, SB2052, SB2053, SB2054, SB2055, SB2056, SB2057, SB2058, SB2059, SB2060, SB2061, SB2062, SB2063, SB2064, SB2065, SB2066, SB2067, SB2068, SB2069, SB2070, SB2071, SB2072, SB2073, SB2074, SB2075, SB2076, SB2077, SB2078, SB2079, SB2080, SB2081, SB2082, SB2083, SB2084, SB2085, SB2086, SB2087, SB2088, SB2089, SB2090, SB2091, SB2092, SB2093, SB2094, SB2095, SB2096, SB2097, SB2098, SB2099, SB2100

Keywords: recess, legislative session, Hawaii State Legislature, 2026, Governor address, joint session, legislature, Hawaii, state of the state, Banyan Drive, Waiakea peninsula, Makaokū, Hilo, Hawaii Island, HCDA, Hawaii Community Development Authority, community development district, redevelopment, urban renewal, blight

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• Despite these contributions, AAPIs sometimes are not seen as treated as part of this country, from the
• of our community and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions made by Asian Americans, Native
• We fought... have done countless contributions here in our state.
• So thank you, President Rice, for your contributions.
• to make a contribution to that and any other special cause.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service. After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.

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• greatly to our education contribute greatly to our education system<00:23:04.720> here<00:23:
• Horseman has made significant contributions to Mililani Middle School, initially serving as a school
• Horseman for his contributions to our community.
• Cox became the principal of Kapaa High School in 2019, contributing significantly to the tight-knit,
• <00:28:03.200> to<00:28:03.360> our his contributions to our his contributions to our

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