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Lateefah Simon: I do think this area is complicated enough we should have at least had a hearing. Here we are passing this massive…

On the recordJuly 9, 1996
I do think this area is complicated enough we should have at least had a hearing. Here we are passing this massive change without a hearing. I think it is not a good way for a legislative body to proceed.
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Lateefah Simon
California

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Discussing the lack of hearings on a significant legislative change.

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