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• BEEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR OVER 28 YEARS AND MADE HISTORY THIS YEAR AS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S FIRST FEMALE

Keywords: property insurance, insurance reform, housing, healthcare, public education, public safety, budget reform, tax policy, government accountability, taxpayer protection

Summary: The Florida House of Representatives convened for the 2025 Regular Session. Speaker Perez delivered opening remarks emphasizing collaborative governance over personal priorities, announcing no House Bill 1 to focus on collective work. He outlined key policy areas including property insurance reform, with plans for subcommittee hearings and subpoena powers to investigate insurance company practices and potential accounting irregularities. The Speaker called for meaningful reforms in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, while challenging budget subcommittees to find recurring revenue savings rather than relying on temporary tax holidays. The session will focus on government accountability, waste elimination, and taxpayer protection. Governor DeSantis requested to deliver the State of the State address on March 4th, which was approved through concurrent resolution.

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• All right, members, next item: paid and part-time on-call firefighter provisions.
• firefighter firefighter uh<01:00:43.160><c> provisions,</c><01:00:44.080><c> uh</c><01:00:44.280><c>
• It adds part-time and paid on-call firefighters to those who are eligible, and it also creates a list
• of cancers that are related to firefighters, inherent to the occupation that they serve in, and are
• common for firefighters to contract, to make sure that those are eligible for the benefits.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Public Safety Policy Conference Committee met on May 8, 2026, with all conferees present. The chair opened with decorum instructions, explained that the meeting was policy-only, and noted that no public testimony had been signed up. Members then introduced themselves, with several noting they were retiring at the end of the session or year. The committee adopted a series of provisions, mostly by unanimous voice vote, including House language on identity theft and financial crimes updates, supervision abatement and restitution considerations for corrections, protective-order enhancements for murder penalties, prediction markets, victim-notification requirements for plea and sentencing hearings, research data privacy, ignition interlock and impaired-driving license changes, DOC licensing and sanctions for juvenile/adult community-based residential facilities, criminal-conviction employment and licensing standards, jail medication procedures, domestic abuse law changes, and a grant-use extension for dual-status/crossover youth funding. Several items were described as technical or clarifying changes, while others updated law to address AI-related identity theft, foreign protective orders, victim privacy, and corrections oversight. The committee also heard discussion on a Senate provision allowing victims of domestic violence to petition for wireless account and phone-number transfers. A witness supported the concept but urged changes to better align the state language with existing federal law; members noted the issue might need another vehicle or further work. For the domestic abuse item, staff explained that an A15 amendment would later adjust the warrantless-arrest window from 28 days to 14 days. On the jail-medication item, a member emphasized the changes were clarifying and not an admission that last year’s law was flawed. All adopted provisions passed by voice vote without opposition.

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• be taken out of the orders of the day: an act relative to the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter
• Third reading of the bill: an act providing for the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter in

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate met for final passage on several measures, beginning with adoption of an emergency preamble for H 4587, a sick leave bank bill for David A. Russell of the Department of Correction. The chamber then took up and passed to be engrossed S 1919, providing for the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter in Westfield, and H 4287, authorizing West Springfield to grant four additional off-premises alcohol licenses. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn in memory of Representative Anne Margaret Ferrante, with Senator Tarr offering a detailed tribute to her life, public service, and advocacy for Gloucester, fishermen, economic development, and children’s literacy. After a moment of silence, the Senate passed to be enacted H 4149, revising the charter of Lynn; H 4286, allowing Somerset an additional wine and malt beverage license; and H 4439, creating a simplified procedure for accepting subdivision roads in Marlborough. Finally, the Senate passed H 4587 to be enacted and laid it before the Governor. The chamber adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Representative Ferrante.

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• the bill: an act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter
• An act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and local matters. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions commending the Sleep Apnea Awareness Initiative for recognizing March 2026 as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and celebrating the commissioning of the USS Massachusetts; the House suspended the rules and adopted both resolutions. The House also concurred with a Senate petition to establish a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Department employee, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition on condominium conversions of co-owned two-unit buildings to the Committee on Housing. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a series of local bills for consideration, including measures for Somerville’s affordable housing trust, property tax exemptions in Swampscott and Arlington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, a Lexington parkland exchange, and a charter for the town of Orange. The House ordered these bills to a third reading. It also passed to be enacted two engrossed bills: one waiving the maximum age requirement for a Boston police officer applicant, and another authorizing DCAMM to convey parcels of land in Brockton. Later, the House took up additional third-reading bills and passed them to be engrossed, including another Boston police age-waiver bill and a bill allowing Sean Duffy to take the firefighter civil service exam despite the maximum age requirement. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn to Wednesday at 11 a.m. in formal session, and notice of a Democratic caucus at noon.

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• the bill: An act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter
• An act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and routine parliamentary actions. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions commending the Sleep Apnea Awareness Initiative for March 2026 Sleep Apnea Awareness Month and celebrating the commissioning of the USS Massachusetts; both were adopted after suspension of the rules. The House also concurred with a Senate petition to establish a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Department employee, and it suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition concerning condominium conversions of co-owned two-unit buildings to the Committee on Housing. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended six local bills for consideration, including measures affecting affordable housing in Somerville, property tax exemptions in Swampscott and Arlington, the Lexington Housing Assistance Board, a Lexington park land exchange, and a charter for the town of Orange. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The chamber also passed to enactment two engrossed bills: one waiving the maximum age requirement for a Boston police officer applicant, Jason Dillon, and another authorizing DCAMM to convey certain parcels of land in Brockton. Later, the House took up additional third-reading bills and passed them to be engrossed, including another Boston police age-waiver bill for Fadoumi Pomerah and a bill allowing Sean Duffy to take the firefighter civil service exam notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. The House adopted an order to adjourn until Wednesday at 11 a.m., then adjourned accordingly. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in A1 and A2.

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• the bill: an act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter
• An act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Thank you. first uh female elected in her own right first uh female elected in her own right to<00:55
• After 6 minutes and 21 seconds, a firefighter reached Ms.
• Firefighters moved her to render aid and provide CPR.
• </c> 21 seconds, a firefighter reached Ms. 21 seconds, a firefighter reached Ms.
• And firefighters moved her to pulse.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm pleased to author SB 989, which is sponsored by the California Professional Firefighters.
• Megan Subers, on behalf of the California Professional Firefighters, and pleased to be the sponsor of
• CPF and our local affiliates... ...firefighters and pleased to be the sponsor of SB 989.
• We see Care Court as another tool for firefighters and first responders who have had repeated interactions
• That being said, I think helping to facilitate some process... ...on the street versus firefighters.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, housing, public safety, and administrative process. Early items included SB 46, which would authorize the Secretary of State to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice presidential candidates from California ballots; SB 1078, requiring notice to the Civil Rights Department when court filings involve civil rights violations; SB 989, expanding access to Care Court by letting first responders refer cases through county behavioral health agencies; SB 998, clarifying and expanding discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights; SB 1146, requiring disclosure for AI-generated health advertisements and giving physicians a limited private right of action; SB 1164, a California Voting Rights Act expansion responding to federal voting-rights rulings; SB 1256, a housing bill aimed at limiting repeated litigation over the Harmony Grove Village South project; SB 1267, addressing HOA liability and indemnification for EV charger installations; and SB 1425, authorizing an encroachment permit program for high-speed rail right-of-way management. The committee also later heard SB 873, restricting ICE arrests near courthouses, and SB 1160, requiring eviction data reporting by zip code. Most bills drew support from sponsors, advocacy groups, labor organizations, or local officials, while opposition centered on concerns about county workload, due process, fire safety, civil liberties, or the scope of the policy changes. Members generally expressed support for the bills while noting unresolved issues and the need for amendments or further stakeholder work, especially on SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, SB 1425, and SB 1160. The Judicial Council opposed SB 1160 because of the burden of adding zip-code reporting to court systems, while the author and supporters argued the data would help target eviction-prevention efforts. SB 873 drew strong support from public defenders, immigrant-rights groups, and court-related stakeholders, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opposing. SB 989 drew support from firefighters and family advocates, while Disability Rights California opposed, arguing Care Court is too costly and diverts resources from community-based services. SB 1164 received broad civil-rights and voting-rights support, with cities opposing unless amended over definitions, cure periods, and litigation risk. SB 1256 drew support from housing and labor interests and opposition from local residents and environmental groups concerned about fire safety and evacuation. SB 1267 was supported by the HOA and utility stakeholders after amendments addressing liability concerns. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass a consent calendar and then approved the listed bills, sending them to the appropriate committees or to Appropriations, including SB 46, SB 873, SB 989, SB 998, SB 1078, SB 1146, SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, and SB 1425. The transcript ends with SB 1160 still under discussion, with members indicating support for the bill’s goals but acknowledging the Judicial Council’s implementation concerns and the need for further work.

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• Chad Bezier, Professional Firefighters, is present in opposition and doesn't wish to speak.
• Chad Majors, Professional Firefighters, is present in support, doesn't wish to speak. Great you.
• Chad Majors, professional firefighters, as president of support, doesn't wish to speak.
• Chad Majors, with Professional Firefighters, is present in support and does not wish to speak.
• We have Chad Majors with Professional Firefighters, present in support and does not wish to speak.

Bills: HB282 , HB293 , HB390 , HB456 , HB460 , HB561 , HB819 , HB1023 , HB1047 , HB1101

Committee: House Labor & Industrial

Keywords: employment discrimination, criminal history, rehabilitation, hiring process, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, workplace equality, labor rights, domestic abuse, unpaid leave, employee rights, workplace protection, mental health, survivor support, workers' compensation, employment benefits, claims process, fraud prevention, legal petition

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• outside of somebody that has a direct campaign and all of a sudden the fraternal order of the firefighters
• outside of somebody that has a direct campaign and all of a sudden the fraternal order of the firefighters
• outside of somebody that has a direct campaign and all of a sudden the fraternal order of the firefighters
• outside of somebody that has a direct campaign and all of a sudden the fraternal order of the firefighters
• Fraternal Order of the Firefighters and the police, the sheriffs—I think the sheriffs are the most popular

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• thank the members of the Allentown Fire Department, as well as the professional and volunteer firefighters
• Under extreme circumstances, the firefighters and first responders on the scene of the Front Street fire
• We also understand that one firefighter was injured during the blaze, and we wish him a speedy recovery
• Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a ride-along with the Firefighters from AFD Engine

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• bad year, and the point of that money is that in a future year, we want to be able to pay for firefighters
• In a future year, we want to be able to pay for firefighters.
• enriching the conversation that we think this is really about protecting those core services: CHP, firefighters
• our schools are fully taken care of, that our police officers are fully taken care of, that our firefighters

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We need these firefighters to fight through the group of senators in the rear of the chamber.
• Together, they have over 70 years of firefighting experience.
• But together, they have over 70 years of firefighting.
• So today, a break from firefighting, only to fight and to be a fire advocate up here in Sacramento.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Bill 682 honors the memory of our Captain Kevin Williams and a firefighter...
• Honoring the memory of our Captain Kevin Williams and a firefighter, Austin Cheek. Mr.
• Pete Laney State Firefighters and Fire Marshals, all for the bill.
• Also, license plates in Sections 504.512, like for Gold Star families, in Section 504.513 for firefighters

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on transportation infrastructure, public safety, and local commemorations. SB 2841 would clarify the overweight corridor designation for the Port of Brownsville so all three statutorily approved bridges are treated uniformly for northbound and southbound overweight traffic; the Port of Brownsville testified in support, and the bill was left pending. SB 39 would restore the commercial motor vehicle “admission rule” framework in collision cases; Senator Birdwell explained the committee substitute, and the bill was later reported favorably. The committee also heard and later advanced SB 682, SB 1369, and SB 1422, which rename stretches of highway or a bridge in honor of fallen firefighters and military service members, with no opposition testimony and all left pending before final votes. The committee also heard SB 2366, which would create a grant program for short-line railroad projects through rural rail transportation districts for track, bridge, capacity, and restoration work. Senator Hughes and several witnesses from rural rail districts and rail advocacy groups supported the bill, while TxDOT explained current rail funding is limited and that the bill would be the first such grant program for Class 3 short lines; members discussed that the bill would need a floor amendment because state funds cannot be paid directly to railroads. SB 1013 would expand crosswalk protections under the Lisa Torrey-Smith Act to include certain driveway curb cuts along sidewalks; it was supported by the author and left pending before later being reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 2080, which would modernize port and navigation district rules by easing records and procurement requirements, exempting certain security and cybersecurity discussions from recording, and expanding some operational authority. Port Houston and the Texas Ports Association supported the bill, while the City of Corpus Christi raised concerns that the language could expand port economic-development authority beyond navigation purposes and affect local tax bases; the Port of Galveston also noted concerns about the filed version but supported the bill as presented, and the committee substitute was later reported favorably. SB 2001 would create specialty license plates and related parking/toll benefits for permanently disabled peace officers; SB 2705 would codify registration exemptions for certain farm equipment and some specialty plates. Both were supported by witnesses, adopted with committee substitutes where applicable, and reported favorably. Final votes on the reported bills were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, and the committee recessed after leaving some motions open briefly.

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• It is predominantly 73% female and 27% male.
• I see the student demographics here, and I notice there's a huge disparity between female and male students
• Within our program, we're not specifically tracking how many male versus female students are enrolled

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• responding to whether or not you will rescind that rule which provides care for... for thousands of female
• Those are things that large VAs that serve a large number of female veterans are having to deal with.
• And if you only take care of a small number of female veterans, I wouldn't want to have my mammogram

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

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• As a former firefighter myself, to speak in support of the reauthorization of FirstNet.
• As a former firefighter myself, to speak in support of the reauthorization of FirstNet.
• As a former firefighter myself, to speak in support of the reauthorization of FirstNet.
• Firefighters, police, and EMS could not talk to each other across agencies.
• Again, our firefighters, our National Guard, our police, all the surrounding police officers and fire

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Senator McClain, CS for Senate Bill 1202, a bill to be entitled An Act relating to benefits for firefighters
• Under current Florida law, firefighter training is not considered on duty, meaning firefighters injured
• This exact situation happened in my district. ...where a firefighter was denied coverage, even though
• SB 1202 corrects that language to ensure firefighters and his or her spouse's independent children receive
• Our firefighters put their lives on the line for us, and it is our responsibility to have their backs

Bills: HB 1500 , HJR 7 , HJR 112 , HB 34 , HB 133 , HB 112 , HB 119 , HB 128 , HB 130 , HB 132 , HB 2756 , HB 166 , HB 406 , HB 186 , HB 271 , HB 331 , HB 380 , HB 1583 , HB 1584 , HB 1819 , HB 621 , HB 303 , HB 552 , HB 366 , HB 463 , HB 1211 , HB 1327 , HB 1461 , HB 923 , HB 1760 , HB 2043 , HB 2467 , HB 5333 , HB 5265 , HB 1592 , HB 1576 , HB 1552 , HB 2018 , HB 3511 , HB 1781 , HB 2013 , HB 2340 , HB 2349 , HB 2508 , HB 2970 , HB 2520 , HB 865 , HB 2851 , HB 3385 , HB 3336 , HB 3529 , HB 3309 , HB 1127 , HB 1232 , HB 1397 , HB 4236 , HB 1804 , HB 1926 , HB 4041 , HB 1965 , HB 1964 , HB 2679 , HB 2730 , HB 3698 , HB 3699 , HCR 77 , HB 3354 , HB 163 , HB 201 , HB 272 , HB 333 , HB 405 , HB 519 , HB 569 , HB 654 , HB 694 , HB 791 , HB 1006 , HB 1136 , HB 1240 , HB 1266 , HB 1275 , HB 1437 , HB 1532 , HB 1675 , HB 1842 , HB 1868 , HB 1888 , HB 1894 , HB 1943 , HB 1990 , HB 2029 , HB 2061 , HB 2286 , HB 2523 , HB 2622 , HB 2626 , HB 2652 , HB 2692 , HB 2842 , HB 2885 , HB 2914 , HB 3016 , HB 3096 , HB 3129 , HB 3248 , HB 3251 , HB 3255 , HB 3479 , HB 3611 , HB 3623 , HB 3701 , HB 3724 , HB 3803 , HB 3804 , HB 3805 , HB 3806 , HB 3810 , HB 3816 , HB 3832 , HB 3887 , HB 4127 , HB 4129 , HB 4130 , HB 4131 , HB 4163 , HB 4187 , HB 4229 , HB 4238 , HB 4454 , HB 4588 , HB 4643 , HB 4736 , HB 4738 , HB 4739 , HB 4945 , HB 5015 , HB 5616 , SB 767 , SB 1619 , SB 1738 , HJR 5 , HJR 2 , HB 1399 , HB 388 , HB 114 , HB 205 , HB 2789 , HB 2791 , HB 499 , HB 2960 , HB 3163 , HB 3135 , HB 2427 , HB 1672 , HB 1722 , HB 2618 , HB 879 , HB 1126 , HB 4134 , HB 3513 , HB 1445 , HB 1893 , HB 1734 , HB 3229 , HB 3306 , HB 1276 , HB 3516 , HB 4145 , HB 1585 , HB 4810 , HB 2558 , HB 2742 , HB 1695 , HB 33 , HB 144 , HB 109 , HB 103 , HB 148 , HB 3809 , HB 2217 , HB 220 , HB 2421 , HB 2363 , HB 421 , HB 2455 , HB 3711 , HB 2559 , HB 2775 , HB 3126 , HB 3666 , HB 3595 , HB 3260 , HB 3376 , HB 3826 , HB 3770 , HB 1831 , HB 2614 , HB 3113 , HB 322 , HB 431 , HB 869 , HB 1203 , HB 1244 , HB 1875 , HB 1950 , HB 2152 , HB 2341 , HB 2809 , HB 2856 , HB 3012 , SB 1415 , SB 1058 , SB 487 , SB 1499 , SB 513 , SB 1697 , SB 1197 , SB 1437 , SB 1809 , SB 836 , SB 1879 , SB 1145 , SB 963 , SB 1038 , SB 1147 , SB 914 , SB 711 , SB 1409 , HB 3707 , HB 589 , HB 1360 , HB 2337 , HB 2391 , HB 718 , HB 23 , HB 2436 , HB 1500 , HJR 7 , HJR 112 , HB 34 , HB 133 , HB 112 , HB 119 , HB 128 , HB 130 , HB 132 , HB 2756 , HB 166 , HB 406 , HB 186 , HB 271 , HB 331 , HB 380 , HB 1583 , HB 1584 , HB 1819 , HB 621 , HB 303 , HB 552 , HB 366 , HB 463 , HB 1211 , HB 1327 , HB 1461 , HB 923 , HB 1760 , HB 2043 , HB 2467 , HB 5333 , HB 5265 , HB 1592 , HB 1576 , HB 1552 , HB 2018 , HB 3511 , HB 1781 , HB 2013 , HB 2340 , HB 2349 , HB 2508 , HB 2970 , HB 2520 , HB 865 , HB 2851 , HB 3385 , HB 3336 , HB 3529 , HB 3309 , HB 1127 , HB 1232 , HB 1397 , HB 4236 , HB 1804 , HB 1926 , HB 4041 , HB 1965 , HB 1964 , HB 2679 , HB 2730 , HB 3698 , HB 3699 , HB 3354 , HB 163 , HB 201 , HB 272 , HB 333 , HB 405 , HB 519 , HB 569 , HB 654 , HB 694 , HB 791 , HB 1006 , HB 1136 , HB 1240 , HB 1266 , HB 1275 , HB 1437 , HB 1532 , HB 1675 , HB 1842 , HB 1868 , HB 1888 , HB 1894 , HB 1943 , HB 1990 , HB 2029 , HB 2061 , HB 2286 , HB 2523 , HB 2622 , HB 2626 , HB 2652 , HB 2692 , HB 2842 , HB 2885 , HB 2914 , HB 3016 , HB 3096 , HB 3129 , HB 3248 , HB 3251 , HB 3255 , HB 3479 , HB 3611 , HB 3623 , HB 3701 , HB 3724 , HB 3803 , HB 3804 , HB 3805 , HB 3806 , HB 3810 , HB 3816 , HB 3832 , HB 3887 , HB 4127 , HB 4129 , HB 4130 , HB 4131 , HB 4163 , HB 4187 , HB 4229 , HB 4238 , HB 4454 , HB 4588 , HB 4643 , HB 4736 , HB 4738 , HB 4739 , HB 4945 , HB 5015 , HB 5616 , SB 767 , SB 1619 , SB 1738 , HCR 77

Keywords: Information Resources, Department governance, cybersecurity, state assistance, procurement training, technology resources, advisory committees, water fund, Texas water supply, constitutional amendment, state revenue, infrastructure, parental rights, child upbringing, government interference, Texas legislation, science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration

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• ><00:17:28.160><c> and</c><00:17:28.520><c> now</c> firefighters showed up first and now firefighters
• </c> heartache with with our our firefighters heartache with with our our firefighters in<00:49:00.160
• </c><01:21:01.199><c> that</c> but we do have other firefighters that but we do have other firefighters
• ,</c> door with one EMT and one firefighter, door with one EMT and one firefighter, we've<01:21:28.880
• Firefighter hauling equipment and helping me get them out to the ambulance.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My husband worked for 14 firefighter.
• </c><00:13:52.000><c> So,</c><00:13:52.160><c> this</c><00:13:52.320><c> is</c> two wildlands firefighters
• So, this is two wildlands firefighters.
• <00:20:52.080><c> training,</c><00:20:52.559><c> agricultural</c><00:20:53.360><c> field</c> firefighter
• training, agricultural field firefighter training, agricultural field burning,<00:20:54.480><c> forest

Keywords: 927, senate, all