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• benchmarks, where an X indicates that an institution did not meet the required metric indicated at the top
• Three X's... ...meet the required metric indicated at the top of the table.
• Then you put on top of that Bright Futures, maybe some type of other institutional award.
• And if you look at my slide on who we serve, it's the top 10 list.
• And if you look at my slide on who we serve, it's the top 10 list.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee heard and advanced House Bill 1145, which clarifies that public charter schools may participate in the CAP Grant Fund. The bill’s amendment expanded a separate “money-back guarantee” concept for state colleges, requiring participating institutions to offer six eligible programs and refund tuition if graduates do not find qualifying employment within six months under standardized job-search requirements. Members asked about refund rates, student notification, fiscal impact, and whether the proposal accounted for disability or out-of-state job searches. Public testimony on the amendment and bill was in support from Nathan Hoffman of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute by a 16-1 vote, with Representative Aristide voting no over the charter school issue. The committee then received presentations on the William L. Boyd IV Effective Access to Student Education (EASE) Grant and the private nonprofit college sector. Department of Education staff explained that EASE, created in 1979, provides tuition assistance to eligible full-time undergraduates at participating private institutions, with a 2024-25 maximum award of $3,500 and an additional EASE Plus incentive of up to $850 for students in high-demand fields. The department reviewed the program’s funding history, disbursement process, and accountability metrics, including access, affordability, graduation, retention, and postgraduate employment/continuing education. Members asked about award proration, eligibility for other aid, religious-program restrictions, and why some institutions had low or unavailable graduation-rate data. ICUF President Robert Boyd argued that EASE is a strong return on investment and described ICUF institutions as not-for-profit, four-year schools serving many Pell-eligible, adult, military, and minority students. He said the sector produces a significant share of Florida’s bachelor’s, graduate, nursing, and education degrees, and highlighted ICUF’s dashboard with additional transparency metrics, program earnings data, and net price calculators. Boyd and members discussed graduation and completion rates, NCLEX passage rates, affordability, institutional flexibility, and whether schools with lower graduation rates should be compared differently because of their student populations. The presentations ended with no further business, and the meeting adjourned.

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• HIGH ON THE LIST IN TERMS OF QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM THAT RISES PRETTY MUCH TO THE TOP
• THEY PUBLISH ANNUALLY A SURVEY OF ALL 50 STATES AND FLORIDA IS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST IN TERMS OF THE
• YOU ARE RELATIVELY GOOD HOSPITAL AND PROVIDE QUALITY CARE. >> YES WE ARE TOP.
• WE PROVIDE CARE. >> YES WE ARE TOP. WE PROVIDE CARE. THAT'S NOT HOW THE SYSTEMS WORK.
• THEY ARE BOTH TOPS OF MY HEART.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Japan is the top foreign investor in the United States.
• Japan is the world's fourth largest economy, the top investor in 39 of our 50 states.
• If confirmed, I'll advance this administration's top national security priorities, including securing
• have been ambassadors, and the three nations you're nominated to serve as ambassadors are three of our top
• I've heard loud and clear in your testimony that securing the southern border is among your top priorities

Keywords: U.S. foreign policy, Mexico relations, Japan relations, border security, trade agreements, drug trafficking, ambassadorial nominations, intergovernmental communication

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on critical discussions concerning U.S. foreign policy, particularly relationships with Mexico and Japan. Notable attention was given to border security, trade agreements, and implications of drug trafficking. Ambassadorial nominees discussed their strategies to strengthen ties with these nations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing mutual challenges, particularly concerning security and trade. The committee engaged in extensive dialogue, highlighting the urgency of improving intergovernmental communications to deter drug trafficking and support democratic governance.

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• And so when these cranes are working in our top high rises, I was under the assumption I'm not I rest
• It's designed to which is scary on top of a high-rise, but it supposed to absorb some of that energy.
• That Terry Care is one of the top reasons that pet owners surrender pets to shelters.
• I know this is the first top so I can't be supported today and and thanks for your understanding.
• so consequently, what they bill asked for is before we asked rate payers to pay an increased rate on top

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• You have the tax collector, which can take 2% off the top of ad valorem taxes, and in the situation of
• You have the tax collector, which can take 2% off the top of Advilorum taxes, and in the situation of
• Not that I can think of off the top of my head. Not that I can think of off the top of my head.
• much everything has a court cost or service charge, and we do take some administrative fees off the top

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard an update from Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon on staffing, overtime, capital needs, and inmate population growth. Dixon said the prison population has risen by about 8,000 since January 2021 while staffing has not kept pace, forcing the agency to open 53 housing units without funded positions and rely heavily on overtime and National Guard support. He cited a $189 million deficit tied to salaries and overtime, noted that most staff have less than three years of experience, and argued the solution is to fully fund posts for operational housing units. He also reviewed the department’s fixed capital outlay projects, including repairs, new housing construction, and medical modular units intended to reduce outside hospital transports, and gave an update on the VINE victim notification system and its expansion. The committee then heard from Florida clerks of court representatives Jason Welty and Miami-Dade Clerk Juan Fernandez-Barquin, who described clerks’ court-related and county duties and said clerk budgets have not kept pace with the broader justice system. They requested reimbursements for injunctions for protection ($3.3 million), Baker Act/Marchman Act/sexually violent predator cases ($2.5 million), and juror management ($4.8 million), and said future funding for new judges should include the full courtroom system, not judges alone. Fernandez-Barquin also raised concerns about unfunded mandates, rising retirement and health costs, low court-side pay, and the need to revisit filing fees and trust fund allocations. Members asked about collections, payment plans, license suspensions, and whether some fees or trust fund distributions could be redirected; the governor’s budget had already picked up the $2.5 million request for Baker/Marchman/SVP cases. During public testimony, speakers urged broader criminal justice reforms and additional funding priorities. A prosecutor emphasized that adding judges requires funding for prosecutors, public defenders, and clerks as well. Other speakers called for parole or long-term sentencing reform to reduce prison populations and costs, criticized staffing and conditions in prisons, and raised concerns about inexperienced correctional officers, visitation delays, and lack of air conditioning in some facilities. The committee took no substantive votes on the items discussed and adjourned after hearing the presentations and public comments.

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• Um, these are what we consider to be our top priority bills.
• consider<00:05:18.639> to<00:05:18.720> be<00:05:18.880> our<00:05:19.080> top
• <00:05:19.360> priority<00:05:19.759> bills consider to be our top priority bills consider
• to be our top priority bills obviously<00:05:20.600> we<00:05:20.759> have<00:05:21.000
• Safety Committee hearing that we were able to have, and yes, we will resubmit this because it is our top

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Public Safety Chair Paul Nney and several colleagues held a press-style discussion promoting a Republican public safety package, described as House File 7 and a set of 13 proposals. The members said the plan is aimed at helping law enforcement, keeping violent offenders off the streets, and increasing accountability in the criminal justice system. Specific proposals mentioned included a 10-year mandatory minimum for first-degree sex trafficking, requiring sex-offense registration even when a court imposes a stayed sentence, new offenses for freeway blocking, reckless fleeing, and conspiring to damage critical infrastructure, and making assault on a peace officer a felony rather than a gross misdemeanor. The group also emphasized transparency measures, including searchable public websites for charging decisions by judges and prosecutors, disclosure of who pays bail for offenders, and legislative approval for sentencing changes proposed by the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. They said the package was previously introduced but not heard by House DFL leadership, and that they plan to resubmit it. They also said they had met with Senate partners and a County Attorneys Association representative, and argued the information sought is already collected and should simply be made publicly searchable. In response to questions, the chair said the package does not directly address staffing, though members discussed broader law enforcement staffing shortages and training needs. He said academy applications have improved somewhat but will not fully offset retirements, and noted concerns about budget cuts to training funding. On costs, he said a fiscal note had been requested and estimated a separate searchable database could cost about $500,000 to build and maintain. The members also discussed public safety funding, Capitol security, and assaults on officers, saying they want protections expanded to corrections and EMS personnel as well.

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• The request is for an additional $50.4 million on top of the $19 million currently in the base.
• Do you recall off the top? Senator West: ... which counties are we can get you?
• And is the cyber security systems within your office top notch in terms of we let me I'll just be very
• Your best hope is to be at the very top and work diligently every day. That's just the reality.
• Now, a couple of ideas, just off the top of my head.

Bills: SB 1, SB1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

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• QUARTERLY MATCHUP INSTEAD OF AN ANNUAL ON REIMBURSEMENTS, I WOULD VOTE FOR THIS BILL BECAUSE RIGHT NOW THE TOP
• TO TELL YOU A STORY ABOUT A GIRL IN FLORIDA WHO APPLIED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, SHE'S IN THE TOP
• TO THE UNITED STATES WHO WAITED YEARS TO COME YOUR SHE IS LEGAL, SHE WENT THROUGH OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM, TOP
• IMAGINE THE SLAP IN THE FACE TO THE FLORIDIAN, TO THIS GIRL WHO DIDN'T GET IN DESPITE BEING IN THE TOP
• Pizzo: WHEN FACTS ARE GIVEN IN A COMMITTEE AND SOMEONE SAYS THEY ARE AT THE TOP 1% OF THE CLASS, WHEN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• IT SAYS TOP NOTCH PENTHOUSE WITH STRIKING OCEAN VIEWS AND EXTRAORDINARY CRAFTSMANSHIP.
• COMPLETELY ROTTEN FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM. SENATOR BRADLEY TALK ABOUT EVACUATIONS.
• MY DAD LIVES ON THE TOP FLOOR. MY QUESTION IS, WHAT PROTECTIONS DO WE HAVE TODAY?
• NO REQUIREMENT TO DO A FULL ASSESSMENT ON THE OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS AND GET ALL OF THE WORK DONE AT TOP
• YOU ARE DEALING WITH PROFESSIONALS THAT ARE NOT STAYING ON TOP OF THE LAW BUT WHEN YOU LOOK BACK AT THE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Okay, Senator Marchman, I don't know how to top a bouquet of I don't know how to top a bouquet of plastic
• And I just remember how over-the-top I was, really angered about that.
• If I take certain routes, I may pay tolls on top of that.
• But that was the second of the top 10 bills that he passed. Most notable.
• Top 10 most... House Bill 1913. Do you remember this bill?

Keywords: 981, all

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• The top two you've seen before last quarter, and they are both pretty much done now.
• The top two you've seen before last quarter, and they are both pretty much done now.
• Our capital projects funds, I got the slide up here on top here.
• Got the slide up here on top here.
• Mock mentioned putting a new tech on top of an old process.

Summary: The committee received several informational reports from NDIT and DPI. Justin Data reviewed the quarterly major IT project portfolio, noting the portfolio was slightly under budget and behind schedule overall, with three red schedule items: Bed Management System and Vital Records were essentially complete and being closed out, and the Roadway Capital Planning Project was delayed by vendor bug fixes after testing. He also summarized recent project startups and closeouts, including the Victim Notification System, Medicaid data exchange, Highway Patrol’s motor carrier permit system, and several completed HHS and RIMS projects. Members asked for follow-up on ADA compliance work, the public-facing RIO website, and the state’s mainframe retirement timeline, and staff agreed to provide updates later. Craig Falkley reported on coordination of services with political subdivisions and higher education, including StageNet, cybersecurity, radio/911 services, and PeopleSoft coordination. He also explained distributed ledger technology as a tool for transparency and fraud prevention, but said it is not widely used in state government and suggested the report be modernized to focus more broadly on emerging technologies such as AI and cybersecurity. The committee generally agreed that the topic should be updated. Chris Gurgan presented the mandatory cybersecurity incident reporting program created by HB 1314, explaining how agencies and political subdivisions report incidents through NDIT’s website or service desk. He said 77 incidents had been reported since 2021, 47 met the statutory definition, and most were phishing-related; most reported incidents were resolved, with one recent ransomware matter still open. He also reviewed notable incidents since the last report, including the PowerSchool compromise, a SimpleHelp intrusion at a school district, a court intrusion, a WSUS vulnerability, a business email compromise, and a recent ransomware incident involving a non-state critical infrastructure entity. Members asked about recovery of stolen funds, early warning signs, smishing, training, MFA, conditional access, and cybersecurity maturity assessments; Gurgan said the state uses MFA and conditional access, provides awareness training to state employees, and would return with more information on maturity assessments. Tony Ambrose then updated the committee on the K-12 student information system bridge project. He said district implementation of Infinite Campus had begun statewide, but the data migration vendor originally selected was terminated for poor performance and replaced by Aurora Educational Technology, which had experience with similar statewide migrations. He also said DPI is migrating special education data from Tynet into Infinite Campus, and that some SLDS-based tools such as e-transcripts and Choice Ready may not function exactly as they do now at July 1, requiring interim or alternative solutions. Members raised concerns about summer school disruptions, the timing of the cutover, and whether the new system would support existing reporting and transcript functions; DPI said it was working on identity, authentication, data-sharing agreements, and post-go-live integrations, and would continue to refine the plan beyond June 30.

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• In the final stage, MHC does what I refer to as pruning of the top applicants.
• Pruning may result in top applicants.
• So it's about 32% the top third of applicants receive funding.
• So it's top 40 within festivals.
• top third of applicants receive funding. top third of applicants receive funding.

Bills: HF4148

Keywords: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, executive director, natural resources, conservation, wetlands, prairies, forests, wildlife habitat, fish and game, bipartisan hiring, interview panel, legislative branch, Minnesota Statutes 97A.056, administrative expenses, nonpartisan staff, council governance, environment and natural resources

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• pair of glasses in the top drawer? pair of glasses in the top drawer? >> Okay.
• <00:41:09.200> Yeah,<00:41:09.520> top<00:41:09.760> drawer.
• Yeah, top drawer. Thank you, >> Thank you. Yeah, top drawer.
• And everyone's under the impression that they can get away with smoking on top of, say, four drinks,
• You'll know right off the top of your head. How many states are legalized?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And the Site Selection magazine has had us ranked up there over the last five years as one of the top
• years as<00:29:34.720> one<00:29:34.880> of<00:29:34.880> the<00:29:35.039> top
• Uh, not that you'd have it off the top of your head, but if we could get just an idea of a more of the
• have it off the top of your head,<00:50:45.200> but<00:50:45.440> if<00:50:45.599>
• those kind of results and be the top those kind of results and be the top awardee<00:57:18.240><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee received an update from Secretary Jeff Noel of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, joined by Matt Wingate and Terry Bradshaw of the Kentucky Association of Economic Developers, on the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) and the closing fund. The presentation focused on how KPDI helps communities develop shovel-ready industrial sites by funding infrastructure, engineering, geotechnical work, and other site-preparation costs. Noel emphasized that the program is designed to reduce uncertainty for companies, improve speed to market, and support statewide job creation and investment, especially in rural and eastern Kentucky where development costs are often higher. Testimony highlighted the complexity and expense of preparing sites, with examples of road, water, power, and rock-removal costs, and the importance of third-party evaluation in scoring applications. Noel said the program has 116 total projects statewide, with 20 active projects stemming from pilot efforts and 35 projects already resulting in about 6,381 jobs and $4.4 billion in investment. He cited examples including Crown Holdings, Flash Metals, Phoenix Paper, Pratt Paper, AESC, Sound Elements, Kitchen Foods, Latte, Krueger, Biomass, and Anna Munsman. Bradshaw added that even communities that have not yet landed a project have benefited by building spec buildings or improving access to industrial property. The speakers said the last KPDI round drew $81 million in requests but only $35 million in available funding, and they urged lawmakers to consider whether additional funding or program adjustments are needed. Suggested changes included modestly increasing eligibility or funding flexibility for rural and eastern Kentucky, while maintaining third-party performance metrics, and continuing to prioritize finishing existing parks and creating strong regional sites. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• On page two of 11, Senate Bill 83 at the top of the page.
• On page nine at the top, House Bill 547.
• on page nine at the top, House Bill 547. on page nine at the top, House Bill 547.
• On page 10 of 11 at the top, House Bill 741 has to do with open enrollment of schools.
• So that's at the top of the page. On page 10 of 11, it has to do with sections 427 through 436.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The Kahana Bay steering committee is their top priority, and like Lenor said, Maui definitely has their
• The Kahana Bay steering committee is their top priority, and like Lenor said, Maui definitely has their
• The Kahana Bay steering committee is their top priority, and like Lenor said, Maui definitely has their
• The Kahana Bay steering committee is their top priority, and like Lenor said, Maui definitely has their
• steering committee is this is their top steering committee is this is their top priority<00:50:12.880

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several shoreline easement resolutions and a water-supply study resolution. For the easement measures, the Department of Land and Natural Resources supported each item, and testimony also came from affected landowners and community members. Members asked about why some easements were granted gratis to public agencies, with DLNR explaining that those cases involved public infrastructure such as stormwater management and did not require bonds or rent. For private properties, DLNR described the standard process of monthly rent during the legislative approval gap, followed by a one-time appraised payment for a 25-year easement once the appraisal is completed. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on shoreline erosion and whether hardened shoreline structures or seawalls were contributing to beach loss. On one measure, DLNR explained that a large sandbag shoreline structure was tied to a nearby boat harbor that had altered sand movement over time, causing flanking erosion on adjacent unarmored property. On another, DLNR said a wall built under a valid 1960s permit was originally a boundary or landscaping wall, but now functions as a seawall as the shoreline has migrated landward. Members raised concerns about fairness, public beach access, and whether adjacent owners should share costs, and DLNR responded that shoreline matters are handled parcel by parcel under existing statute. The committee also heard support for a resolution creating a task force or study on desalination. DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management supported the intent but asked for more time to complete a comprehensive report, noting the work would require substantial staffing and coordination. The Board of Water Supply and CARES also testified in support, with CARES emphasizing future water-supply needs, cultural and historic preservation concerns, and the importance of coordinating with other agencies. DLNR said it would rely on existing studies and work with county agencies and the Department of Health. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• There are various columns across the top of the spreadsheet.
• um there are various columns<00:04:12.400> across<00:04:12.920> the<00:04:13.280> top
• <00:04:13.439> of<00:04:13.560> the columns across the top of the columns across the
• top of the spreadsheet<00:04:14.720> um<00:04:14.879> my<00:04:15.079> presentation
• Equipment is often quoted as a top barrier to adopting new practices, which is why LSP is excited to

Bills: HF1704

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• I don't have that off the top of my head, sir, but we do have that information.
• We're one of the top-performing school districts in Region 1.
• I don't have that top of my head, but I'm sure I'll send it to the committee. Dr.
• Could it be that they were not in the top 40%?
• From his own charter network on top of $462,000 in taxpayer salary. This week, the U.S.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Top five get in, top five win." Right.
• Top five get in, top five whole county. Top five get in, top five win." win." win."
• <01:09:48.120> Top edge of Washington. Everybody votes. Top edge of Washington.
• Top three. So that's how my county, win. Top three.
• three, top five, what have you.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, April 10, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met with 122 members present, heard the journal read, and proceeded through a long series of Senate messages, concurrence motions, and third-reading votes on a wide range of bills. Early business included conference committee appointments on Senate Bill 159 (Emergency Medical Services Vehicles and Ambulances, Required Supplies), Senate Bill 514 (Third Degree Assault), and Senate Bill 866 (Chain Restaurants, disclosure of sodium and added sugars), along with several other bills where the House declined to recede from its amendments and named conferees. The chamber also adopted concurrence on House Bill 1181 (children in out-of-home placement) and House Bill 1219 (climate change/homeowners insurance study), and adopted a favorable committee report on House Bill 1602 (no-cost cancer screening for volunteer firefighters), which was amended to add sponsors, make technical changes, and include retired volunteer firefighters before being ordered printed for third reading. The House then took up a Rules Committee consent calendar and moved a batch of bills to the appropriate committees. On third reading, it passed House Bill 1028 (Caroline County Board of Education compensation increase) and House Bill 1599 (Choptank River Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund) by constitutional majorities. It also rejected Senate amendments on House Bill 107 (Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program), House Bill 153 (residential rental apartments air conditioning requirement), House Bill 1063 (hunting management), and House Bill 1067 (lead and lead-based ammunition phase out), appointing conference committees in each case. House Bill 717 (Baltimore City raffles for organizations affiliated with professional baseball and football teams) and House Bill 892 (cemeteries, actions for sale/transfer/alternate use) also had Senate amendments rejected. The chamber then passed a series of Senate bills on third reading, including Senate Bill 309 (precious metal bullion or coins sales tax exemption), 523 (vernal pools identification), 742 (Maryland Protecting People with Disabilities Act), 141 (election misinformation/disinformation and deep fakes), 298 (Maryland Capital Police statewide jurisdiction), 515 (Health Services Cost Review Commission rate setting), 638 (Maryland Heritage Areas funding and grants), 28 (state employee arbitration reform), 72 (Baltimore County off-premises alcohol sales), 361 (Baltimore City alcoholic beverages license extension), 414 (Anne Arundel County nonprofit swim club license), 601 (cybersecurity standards), 305 (incarcerated individual training and reentry grant fund extension), 331 (retired law enforcement handgun permit renewal), 516 (protective body armor requirements and reporting), 651 (transfer-on-death deed establishment), 865 (private passenger automobile insurance work group), 933 (temporary appointment to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities), 261 (money transmission act definition changes), and 823 (Parole Commission selection committee changes). Most passed with little or no debate; Senate Bill 523 drew opposition from a delegate who warned that identifying vernal pools could lead to future regulation and land-use restrictions, while Senate Bill 823 prompted questions about victims’ rights and whether state’s attorneys remained opposed, with the floor leader saying the bill added a victims’ rights advocate to the selection committee and that opposition had been limited to written testimony. Several members later changed votes on Senate Bill 638 and Senate Bill 865 before the House moved on.

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• We have to do additional warrants<00:37:16.560> on<00:37:16.720> top<00:37:16.880> of
• That the local government can get sued on top of the evidence being inadmissible in the trial?
• <00:56:13.440> We File 1857 at the top of the agenda.
• We File 1857 at the top of the agenda.
• moon um and I don't know it off the top moon um and I don't know it off the top of<01:51:26.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all