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• Despite the responsibilities we carry, lifeguards are still not formally recognized as first responders
• This is about protecting our communities, our keki, and the millions of visitors coming to our shores
• ,</c> Despite the responsibilities we carry, Despite the responsibilities we carry, lifeguards<00:03:
• Honolulu Ocean Safety used their jet skis to rescue North Shore residents and visitors trapped by the
• </c> community and our visitors every day. community and our visitors every day.

Bills: SCR56, SCR25, SCR79, SCR179, SCR181, SCR182, SR54, SR22, SR81, SR174, SR176, SR177

Keywords: lifeguards, first responders, public safety, ocean safety, emergency response, community wellbeing, Pohakuloa, condemnation, federal government, land sovereignty, Hawaii, native Hawaiians, public trust land, invasive species, octocoral, Pearl Harbor, environment, Navy responsibility, marine ecosystem, ecosystem preservation

Summary: The committee first heard SCR 56 and SR 54, which recognize open water lifeguards as first responders and acknowledge their role in emergency response and public safety. Testifiers from the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, Hawaii Water Safety Coalition, Honolulu and Kauai Ocean Safety, and a junior guard all strongly supported the resolutions, describing lifeguards as often first on scene for drownings, cardiac arrest, spinal injuries, flooding rescues, and other emergencies. Several speakers said formal recognition would better reflect the work lifeguards already do and could improve training, support services, pay equity, and access to benefits such as retirement and trauma resources. Members asked about what legal or administrative changes would follow, and the discussion suggested the resolutions were a first step toward broader recognition and related policy changes. The committee then took up SCR 25 and SR 22, opposing federal condemnation or threats of condemnation to take control of Pohakuloa and other state land. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the resolutions, saying Pohakuloa has deep historical, cultural, genealogical, and ecological significance and that any future decisions should go through existing state legal processes with meaningful consultation with Native Hawaiians. Members discussed the role of the governor’s advisory process, the need to follow DLNR/BLNR procedures, and concerns about environmental and health violations at the site. The committee also noted 14 written testimonies in support. Next, the committee heard SCR 79 and SR 81, urging the U.S. Navy to take responsibility for eradicating octocoral and other invasive species in Pearl Harbor waters, including West, Middle, and East Loch. DLNR supported the resolutions, and testimony focused on the spread of invasive coral, the difficulty of eradication, and the limited access state agencies have inside Pearl Harbor. Members raised concerns about contamination, responsibility for the problem, and whether the Navy should fund or carry out the cleanup; DLNR said it could not speak to broader contamination issues but supported the resolution as a way to encourage action. The committee then began discussion of SCR 179 and SR 174, which urge Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, with written support noted from Aloha Independent Living Hawaii.

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• We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for the
• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and join us in the flag salute.
• King's leadership has always carried special meaning.
• It was a promise that history will be remembered and values will be carried forward.
• We have built a life here with our three sons, who proudly carry on the Korean traditions today.

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call, then proceeded with prayer, the pledge, and routine motions. Members approved several procedural requests, including moving AB 362 to the inactive file and allowing the Natural Resources Committee to hear AB 34 on January 16. The chamber also recognized guests and paid tribute to retiring Republican caucus consultant Daryl Thomas, with remarks from multiple members praising his long service and legal analysis work. The main floor action centered on ACR 116, a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members from several caucuses and both parties spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of civil rights, economic justice, nonviolence, and unfinished work. After opening the roll for coauthors, the resolution received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly then took up ACR 118, recognizing Korean American Day; members highlighted Korean American history, community contributions, solidarity with other communities, and the significance of Koreatown and Korean American civic life. That resolution also received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The consent calendar was then adopted on a 64-0 vote, including ACR 115 on National Blood Donor Month. The chamber also held an adjournment in memory for former legislator David Kelly, with a tribute to his military service, agricultural background, and legislative work on water conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Assembly announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Day recess and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m.

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• Project TWC would attract an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 annual visitors in addition to the 7 million
• In doing so, Addison will be able to attract more visitors and businesses, benefiting the economy of
• I represent the New Braunfels Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of
• All right, you are Carrie Schwartz.
• I’m the director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the City of Garland.

Summary: The committee heard a long series of bills, most of them expanding or adjusting hotel occupancy tax or qualified hotel project authority for specific local governments. Measures discussed included HB 2404 for Childress County; HB 3066 for Allen’s Kalahari resort project; HB 4682 for Plano; HB 4683 for Anna; HB 3076 creating a project finance zone in Frisco; HB 3567 for Wichita County; HB 3715 for McAllen; HB 1039 for Alpine; HB 3182 for Burleson; HB 4926 for Grimes County; HB 4222 for Victoria County; HB 3377 for Katy; HB 4659 for Addison; HB 3241 for Georgetown; HB 4098 for Taylor; HB 3178 for Kerr County; HB 3179 for Mason County; HB 2289 for New Braunfels; HB 4412 for Kermit; HB 5165 for Monahans; HB 3500 for Bastrop; and HB 3169 for Carrollton. In each case, authors and local officials described tourism, convention, hotel, airport, or mixed-use development needs and argued the bills would help attract visitors, investment, and jobs. One non-hotel-tax bill, HB 4226, would exempt Texas food banks from sales tax on vehicle purchases and rentals, with testimony emphasizing the scale of food bank operations and the savings’ impact on meal delivery and disaster response. Testimony was generally supportive from city officials, economic development representatives, and industry groups such as the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association. Several witnesses described major private projects, including Kalahari in Allen, a proposed hotel and conference center in Addison, a mixed-use project in Georgetown, and a large development tied to Samsung growth in Taylor. For HB 4226, food bank representatives said the bill would help them purchase refrigerated trucks and other delivery vehicles, while an opponent questioned the fiscal note and the scope of the exemption. HB 4926 drew opposition from Camp Allen, whose representative argued a new county hotel tax would raise costs for guests and could hurt the retreat center’s operations. HB 3178 also drew an objection from a Kerr County resident who argued the tax would grow county government and pointed to event center losses, though the author said the revenue would support tourism-related county uses. The committee took no final votes on the bills in this transcript. After each bill was laid out and testimony concluded, the chair repeatedly asked whether there was objection to leaving the bill pending; in each instance, no objection was heard, and the bills were left pending. Several committee substitutes were offered and then withdrawn or noted as conforming drafts, but no bill was reported out or otherwise acted on beyond being left pending.

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• It's about 90 dollars per visitor.
• We managed last year to have an attendance of about 1 dollar per visitor.
• It's about 90 dollars per visitor.
• We managed last year to have an attendance of about 1 dollar per visitor.
• </c> many visitors through our doors. many visitors through our doors.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for today's
• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute.
• In our rural communities, these missions carry an added weight.
• In the face of extreme weather, unstable snowpack, and dangerous conditions, these teams carried out
• A spirit that even in the face of unimaginable hardship, she carried herself with faith, with gratitude

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for the
• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute.
• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute.
• Carried forward that legacy, building solidarity between Black, Asian, Latino, and immigrant workers,
• We strive to carry forward her commitment to service, justice, and hope.

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests. The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote. The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.

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• in Detroit and Long Beach we see well You know, almost twice the amount of tickets sold we'll see visitors
• Uh, I'm Brenty Rod, president and CEO of the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• These events attract visitors who spend money at, at hotels, restaurants, local businesses.
• According to the Borderland Research Institute out of Sol Ros State University, the Adap sheep carry
• Mobi is the disease that they carry, correct? They can transfer to other.

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• And this historical slide is just showing you, as far as visitor arrivals and visitor spending, what
• So, if you look at that line, that's visitor expenditures, and we far surpassed visitor expenditures
• This historical slide is just showing you, as far as visitor arrivals and visitor spending, what the
• U.S. visitors account for close to 80% of all the visitors in the state.
• And in the summer of 2025, total visitor real visitor spending bounced off of that low.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• </c> greatly inconvenienced park visitors greatly inconvenienced park visitors throughout<00:17:28.079
• ><c> problems</c> visitors reported continuing problems visitors reported continuing problems trying<
• </c> every day carried a profound human cost. every day carried a profound human cost.
• ><00:46:02.079><c> tradition</c> Angie Gimenez carry the tradition Angie Gimenez carry the tradition
• </c> sufficient reason that a payment carries sufficient reason that a payment carries a<02:50:07.920

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute.
• These aren't just old histories; these legacies carry over to today.
• He is survived by his wife, Carrie, sons Troy Fletcher Jr., Cody.
• Members, all of these visitors who are president, Members, all of these visitors who are present in the
• The resolution carries and is adopted. Let me just finish.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with a Native American song and prayer by Assemblymember Ramos, observed a moment of silence for former staff member Eric Washington, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including removing several items from consent, rescinding prior action on SB 626, returning AB 643 to the Senate, and placing SB 1294 on the inactive file. The chamber also approved a request to allow an Elections Committee informational hearing on AB 1923. The main floor action centered on ACR 208, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Ramos and several caucus leaders spoke in support, emphasizing Native history, sovereignty, cultural preservation, missing and murdered Indigenous people, and the importance of representation. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 61 co-authors were added, and the Assembly then held a Native American Day ceremony honoring several tribal leaders and elders with cultural performances and guest introductions. The Assembly also adopted HR 102 recognizing Filipino American History Month after extensive support from multiple caucuses, with members highlighting Filipino American history, labor activism, healthcare, public service, and community contributions; 64 co-authors were added before the voice vote. ACR 213 designating September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month also passed by voice vote after 62 co-authors were added, with testimony focused on pediatric cancer research, treatment access, and personal stories of loss and survival. ACR 230 proclaiming California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighter Memorial Day likewise passed unanimously after 66 co-authors were added, with members citing firefighters’ emergency response work, wildfire service, and occupational health risks. Several concurrence items also passed, including ACR 126 on Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway, AB 1651 on AI disclosure in the bar exam, AB 2789 on mediation, AJR 27 urging federal disaster aid for Eaton and Palisades fire victims, and AB 2134 on parental leave protections for local officials.

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• We ask some visitors to remain standing and join us in the flag salute.
• We continue to carry that global movement.
• They carried our flag with honor, but many returned carrying a heavy weight, a silent burden.
• Though he may not have carried the privilege that many others have, he did carry something far more valuable
• This purpose carried him forward.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Sorry, the access control and visitor management.
• Access control screening and visitor management. 5.11."
• "Sorry, the access control and visitor management.
• Access control screening and visitor management. 5.11. Thank you very much." Senator Liur: No.
• Um, so I am Carrie Suki, the director of admin's facilities management division.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee reconvened in open session after a closed discussion of sensitive security details and reviewed the public executive summary of the Minnesota State Capitol Complex Security Assessment by Axtel. Members discussed weapon screening and access control at length, including testimony from Capitol security and judicial center staff about screening procedures, prohibited items, and how screening is managed for visitors and authorized personnel. The chair emphasized that the committee was voting on high-level recommendations to be included in the final ACAST report and that the Department of Public Safety and Department of Administration would be encouraged to pursue the necessary work, including any legislative or budget requests. The committee then took a series of roll-call votes on the Axtel recommendations. Access control screening and visitor management (5.11) passed 4-2, while authorized access control and credential oversight (5.12), internal circulation and zoning controls (5.13), perimeter and exterior grounds (5.14), staffing models/post orders/operational readiness (5.15), technology and system integration (5.16), and protective intelligence (5.18) all passed unanimously 6-0. Each approved item was added as a recommendation in the final report. After the votes, the Department of Administration, Department of Public Safety, and House and Senate Sergeant-at-Arms offices walked through the draft final report. They highlighted staffing improvements, security infrastructure already installed, and remaining needs, including an estimated $41.008 million request for future enhancements such as kiosks, glass-resistant film, door access controls, cameras, lighting, bollards, and an updated distributed antenna system. The report also includes recommendations on trauma-informed safety drills, conduct rules for hearings, and designating the Minnesota State Patrol Capital Security Division as the primary investigative authority for potential criminal activity on Capitol grounds.

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• It excludes spending for visitors at the office It excludes spending for visitors at the office determines
• Thank you. >> Who else is is driving visitors to Florida?
• >> Yes, Florida has a ton of entities that drive visitors here.
• Characterize if if those visitors, if there have been shifts within the state, has to wear, those visitors
• Do you know which one which country we see the most visitors from?

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• But I think it's also very concerning that we have members who may be carrying firearms.
• </c> that we have members who may be carrying that we have members who may be carrying firearms.<00:09
• addition<00:10:48.560><c> to</c><00:10:48.720><c> all</c><00:10:48.880><c> the</c><00:10:49.040><c> visitors
• </c><00:10:49.440><c> that</c><00:10:49.600><c> are</c> addition to all the visitors that are addition
• to all the visitors that are here<00:10:50.000><c> at</c><00:10:50.240><c> the</c><00:10:50.480><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> visitors from his district as well. visitors from his district as well.
• If not, the motion is carried.
• If not, the<00:10:12.160><c> motion</c><00:10:12.480><c> is</c><00:10:12.720><c> carried.
• </c> the motion is carried. the motion is carried.
• If not, the motion is carried.

Bills: SB2097, SB2317, SB2319, SB2177, SB2190, SB2424, SB2524, SB2627, SB3084, SB895, SB896, SB3102, SB3157, SB3215, SB2050, SB2090, SB2211, SB2572, SB2096, SB2025, SB2127, SB2046, SB2262, SB2354, SB2387, SB2487, SB2955, SB3234, SB2851, SB2573, SB2391, SB3282, SB3055, SB2189, SB2194, SB3152, SB2635, SB888, SB2203, SCR1, SCR2, SCR3, SCR4, SCR5, SCR6, SCR7, SCR8, SCR9, SCR10, SCR11, SCR12, SCR13, SCR14, SCR15, SCR16, SCR17, SCR18, SCR19, SCR20, SCR21, SCR22, SR3, SR5, SR6, SR7, SR8, SR9, SR10, SR11, SR12, SR13, SR14, SR15, SR16, SR17, SR18, SR19, SB2010, SB3118, SB3276

Keywords: sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, food system resilience, grant program, Hawaii agriculture, agriculture, insurance, small producers, state support, biosecurity, farm coverage, public-private partnerships, agricultural policy, grant funding, food security, climate resiliency, housing development, zoning exemption, government assistance, affordable housing

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• Motion carries. Aye. Opposed say nay. Motion carries.
• Her quiet courage, her unwavering belief in me, carried me through more moments than I can count.
• The motion carries. The Senate will now be on the sixth order of business. Consideration.
• The bill is passed, and the emergency clause carries.
• The bill is passed, and the emergency clause carries.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call, then approved journal corrections and moved to elect Senator Kyle Davison as President Pro Tem. Davison was nominated, elected by unanimous ballot, escorted to the rostrum, sworn in, and gave remarks thanking his family, colleagues, and faith, emphasizing relationships, service, and stewardship. The chamber also recognized National Public Health Week with a floor statement honoring public health workers and training programs, and that statement was ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then considered several House bills, beginning with HB 1485, which increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in certain facilities by $15 per month and indexes it to inflation; the amendment was adopted and the bill passed 46-1. HB 1018, the State Historical Society budget, was amended to adjust one-time and ongoing funding for museum exhibits, repatriation compliance, archives storage, local historic grants, and the military gallery project, then passed 42-0 with one senator excused from voting due to a conflict. HB 1181, defining gender in state code as an individual’s sex and removing a broader application section, passed 41-6. HB 1144, adding a penalty and enforcement mechanism related to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools, passed 40-7 with its emergency clause. The Senate also passed HB 1600, creating an immigration law clinic at the University of North Dakota School of Law and shifting its funding to the strategic investment and improvements fund, by 34-13. HB 1019, the Parks and Recreation budget, was amended to fund deferred maintenance, technology, sewer work, matching grants, and other park projects, add language requiring legislative approval for new or renamed state parks, and clarify use of the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library line of credit; a proposed amendment to remove funding for the International Peace Gardens cactus conservatory failed 20-27, and the bill then passed 39-8. HB 1417, dealing with parole/probation violations, court fees, and a study of criminal justice fees, passed 40-7 after amendments. The most extensive debate centered on HB 1450, which would require parent or guardian access to a minor’s medical exam room and notice of questions asked of the minor, with exceptions for emancipation and suspected abuse or trafficking. Supporters framed it as a parental rights and transparency measure, while opponents warned it could hinder screening for abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, and confidential care; multiple senators shared personal experiences on both sides. A proposed amendment to narrow the bill failed 21-26, and the transcript ends amid continued debate on the bill itself, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• Members, I couldn't vote, so I need you to carry that.
• </c><00:14:49.680><c> Our</c><00:14:49.920><c> housing</c> visitors to rental housing.
• Our housing visitors to rental housing.
• Appreciate you, Vice Chair Dotseth, for carrying this bill and bringing it forward today.
• this bill and bringing it carrying this bill and bringing it forward<00:37:48.400><c> today.

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the prayer.
• , reinvested back into the community that drew those visitors.
• , reinvested back into the community that drew those visitors.
• I always carried a sweater on me to cover if I had spotting.
• And so I carry that with me as a 22-year-old... Thank you.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the Speaker announced schedule changes for the following week, including canceling the floor session on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main floor action centered on CS/HB 7033, the House tax package. Sponsor Rep. Duggan described broad tax changes, including reducing the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25%, exempting certain bullion sales, repealing the aviation fuel tax, delaying the natural gas fuel tax, changing corporate income tax treatment for charitable trusts, reducing the pari-mutuel tax on card rooms, and major changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use. The bill would redirect most TDT revenue toward property tax relief, dissolve tourist development councils, and include related property tax and local tax administration changes. Several amendments were debated: a Driscoll amendment to preserve local TDT flexibility failed; Duggan’s amendment giving local governments 25% discretion over TDT revenues was adopted; Eskamani’s combined-reporting amendment failed; and a Duggan amendment requiring audit certification of compliance with the TDT/property tax relief provisions was adopted. After debate, CS/HB 7033 passed 78-29. The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1221 on local option taxes, which was presented as a companion-style measure to give local governments more flexibility while redirecting TDT revenues toward property tax relief. Supporters argued the bill would provide immediate relief to property owners and restore accountability in local tax use, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism funding, infrastructure, and local services. An amendment allowing local governments to retain 25% of TDT revenues for general purposes was adopted, and the bill passed 62-45 after floor debate. The final item shown was the reading of CS/CS/HJR 1257, a proposed constitutional amendment related to property tax exemptions and assessment limits, but the transcript cuts off before debate or action on that measure.

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• We also have visitors that come from all over the state. So, 16% from St.
• Thank you, Senator, for authoring this bill and sharing some of our visitor numbers.
• </c><00:50:58.880><c> Um</c> sharing some of our visitor numbers.
• Um sharing some of our visitor numbers.
• </c> as well as the uh visitor experience. as well as the uh visitor experience.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's 14,000 jobs, bringing in 15 million visitors to our state.
• It's one of the largest draws for visitors, outdoor recreation, and tourism dollars.
• But also, I know I often have to ask for plastic bags at places because I can't always carry my items
• It's a great opportunity to educate our users and our visitors.
• So that's that's she had asked me to file the bill as well and carry the house version.

Keywords: 959, house, all