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• on second reading, Simon Ree Simon bills and resolutions, conference committee reports, joint committee
• House Joint Resolution 1081 by Manger of the House and Rader of the Senate, a resolution relating to
• House Joint Resolution 1081 by Manager of the House and Raider of the Senate, a resolution Relating to
• House Joint Resolution 1046 by Smith of the House and Logan of the Senate, a resolution relating to ad
• a resolution.

Bills: HB3407, HB1242, HJR1081, HB3443, HB3781, HB1939, HB4237, HB3430, HB3321, HB3905, HB3329, HB4253, HB4421, HB4311, HJR1046, HB2015, HB3244, HB4265, HB3941, HB4203, HB2941, HB3695, HB3380, HB3132, HB3673, HB3134, HB3383, HB4490, HB4058

Keywords: property rights, abandoned homes, manufactured homes, notification, salvage, real estate, Oklahoma Tax Commission, landowner liability, redemption, HB1242, cervidae, deer, elk, sales tax exemption, agricultural exemption, livestock, ranching, farm tax, agricultural sales tax, agriculture

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• Madam Chair and members, House Concord Resolution, 2058, access comprehensive claim audits, subject to
• The resolution is on the consent calendar, and I'm available for questions. Thank you.
• The resolution is on the consent calendar, and I'm available for questions. Thank you. Seeing none.
• The resolution is on the consent calendar, and I'm available for questions. Thank you.
• Madam Chair Members, House Concurrent Resolution 259 Disturbing Religious Services Worship.

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Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills and resolutions, with staff giving brief descriptions and members flagging which items were on consent, had unanimous committee votes, or should be pulled for further discussion. Topics included education, health care, public safety, labor, water, taxation, housing, and elections. Several measures were noted as party-line or mixed votes, while many others were reported as unanimous and placed on third-read or consent calendars. Among the more discussed items were bills on school and labor policy, including a proposal to prohibit teacher strikes, a measure restricting school district bond actions, a bill requiring school safety protocols and assigning felony penalties for noncompliance, and a resolution limiting public money for labor organization activities. Members also raised concerns or requested further review on bills involving pharmacist testing authority, expired opioid antagonists, a county sheriff-related measure, a housing affordability district proposal, and a tobacco/vape regulation bill. Some measures were explicitly pulled from consent, including a Medicaid audit resolution, a budget-related pay-withholding resolution, and several education and public safety bills. The caucus also heard multiple health and human services measures, such as genetic counselor licensing, nursing board and pharmacy board continuations, foster care rights, psychiatry access funding, and free school meals. In addition, there were water and energy bills on Colorado River management, groundwater, transmission-line review, and renewable energy valuation, plus election and campaign-related proposals. The meeting ended with announcements, including an upcoming Colorado River breakfast briefing and an internal award recognizing Representative Brian Garcia, followed by adjournment.

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• Moving on to the ninth order of business, motions and resolutions.
• <00:16:07.279> We of business, motions and resolutions.
• We of business, motions and resolutions.
• > will<00:16:17.440> be Senate resolution number 44 will be Senate resolution number 44
• remaining under motions and resolutions. remaining under motions and resolutions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I didn't find anything in the resolution that requires his function to be transferred.
• I didn't find anything in the resolution that requires his function to be transferred.
• I didn't find anything in the resolution that requires his function to be transferred.
• . ...but that is the schedule and sequence of events as outlined in this resolution.
• Soroy, thanks for reaching out in regards to your bills and resolutions today.

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• Moving to motions and resolutions, the absences for the day will be deemed.
• Assembly Concurrent Resolution 10 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and others.
• Thank you so much to my colleague from Los Angeles for bringing this resolution forward.
• It's my honor and privilege to present this resolution. today.
• Without objection, we will take a voice vote on the resolution. All those in favor say aye.

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• Chair, that's it. in the budget resolution before you. And in the budget resolution before you.
• ,<00:02:55.520> it's But, so on the budget resolution, it's But, so on the budget resolution
• >> No. >> Budget resolution is adopted.
• set resolutions for those as well. set resolutions for those as well.
• All those in resolution as described.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Moving on to House Joint Resolution 583 by Representative Tramont.
• House Resolution 583 moves away from that calling.
• This House Resolution does not support that work.
• Representative Tramont, thank you for presenting this House resolution, joint resolution, this morning
• We are not reinventing the wheel or doing anything new with this resolution.

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and considered four measures. HB 409, which would require K-12 schools to observe Veterans Day, was presented briefly with no public testimony or debate and passed 18-0. The committee then took up HJR 583, a proposed constitutional amendment to codify religious liberty and expression in schools. Supporters argued it would strengthen existing protections and give voters the final say, while opponents from parent, atheist, interfaith, and church groups warned it could privilege dominant faiths, create coercion or confusion in schools, and reduce flexibility for districts. After extended debate, the resolution passed 18-1, with Rep. Harris voting no. The committee next heard CS/HB 453, which would allow students to substitute participation in Special Olympics for a PE credit and marching band for PE and arts credit under certain conditions. The sponsor and supporters said the bill recognizes the physical demands of these activities and would benefit students with disabilities and band students; school district and PTA representatives waived in support. The bill passed unanimously, 19-0. Finally, HB 127, requiring cursive writing instruction in grades 2 through 5, was presented as a literacy and heritage measure. Supporters said it would help students read historical documents and strengthen handwriting skills, while questions focused on grading, retention, and applicability to charter schools. It passed 17-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• skills such as leadership, responsible citizenship, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution
• skills such as leadership, responsible citizenship, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution
• **Senate Joint Resolution 8,** introduced by Senator Souls.
• **Senate Joint Resolution 8.** Senate Joint Resolution 8, having been read twice by title, is ordered
• That's **Senate Joint Resolution 8.** **Senate Memorial 2,** introduced by Senator Woods.

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• You need to go and talk with the tribal chairs and get a resolution.
• They did, so there’s the actual resolution and a motion.
• But there’s a resolution that is handed out to everyone.
• What a committee can do is draft a resolution.
• And so this resolution goes through kind of the basics of that idea.

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and heard an extended discussion with Spirit Lake tribal leaders and program directors about government-to-government relations with the state. Chairwoman Street and others outlined a number of concerns and requests, including taxation of tribal and trust lands, state school support for non-beneficiary students, homelessness services, Indian-managed health care, gaming/e-tabs, the Feather Alert system, industrial farming near waterways, tourism and cultural issues, and the need for more consistent tribal consultation. Committee members responded that many of these issues had previously been passed along without direct action, and several members emphasized the committee’s role in education, communication, and preparing possible legislation or resolutions for the next session. Tribal representatives also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to help legislators better understand tribal jurisdiction and billing issues. A major portion of the meeting focused on Spirit Lake Fish and Wildlife concerns, especially jurisdictional “gray areas” around hunting and fishing on the reservation, recognition of tribal licenses, and the boundary of the reservation around Spirit Lake/Devils Lake. Tribal officials said they wanted a co-stewardship agreement or MOU with the state to clarify jurisdiction, improve cooperation, and address invasive species and aquatic nuisance species. Committee members discussed whether to draft legislation or a resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and they asked for further input from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at a future meeting. The committee also discussed county involvement in land status changes and trust land issues, with Spirit Lake leaders describing a past Benson County resolution that tried to block fee-to-trust transfers and saying it was later rescinded. The committee then heard from Benson County tax equalization director Randy Thompson, who explained how the county values land and handles tax-exempt, inundated, and fee-to-trust parcels. Members asked about the impact of tax-exempt lands on county services and discussed prior legislation that helped counties with large tax-exempt bases. The committee also received a presentation from Dr. Steven Smith of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, including support for non-beneficiary students and workforce training. Members asked about expanding tribal college education into correctional settings, and Smith said the idea was worth exploring through the tribal college system. Finally, HHS interim medical services director Christoph Framing presented remotely on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion, explaining current state funding mechanisms for inpatient and residential behavioral health services and the bill draft directing HHS to pursue a waiver for IMD payments.

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• You need to go and talk with the tribal chairs and get a resolution.
• They did, so there's the actual resolution and a motion.
• But there's a resolution that is handed out to everyone.
• But what a committee can do is draft a resolution.
• And so this resolution goes through kind of the basics of that idea.

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff. A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial. The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.

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• A year ago, we had one Senate Joint Resolution 8 passed it out of the Senate in great shape.
• A year ago, we had one Senate Joint Resolution 8 passed it out of the Senate in great shape.
• >> Um and the the point of the resolutions >> Um and the the point of the resolutions is<
• c> our But the resolution asks our But the resolution asks our our<00:27:18.720> um<00:27:
• We've never really come up with any resolution.

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Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met under time constraints and asked members to rank interim topics for a letter to Management Council. The committee then took brief public testimony on a series of proposed study topics, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript. Early testimony focused on landlord eviction rights, where speakers said the court eviction process is too slow, can worsen housing shortages, and leaves landlords unable to recover rent, fees, or damage costs. The foster care topic was presented as a request to examine whether the system gives too much weight to reunification and not enough to the child’s best interests, especially for younger children. A Blue Envelope Program proposal was also discussed; supporters said it would help law enforcement communicate with autistic or otherwise communication-challenged individuals during traffic stops and emergencies, and improve consistency statewide. The committee also heard a proposal to study Wyoming’s homicide-by-vehicle statute, with testimony from a constituent whose mother was killed by a repeat dangerous driver. Speakers argued the current law leaves a gap because prior DUIs, high-risk driving history, and other aggravating factors do not meaningfully affect charging unless intoxication or extreme conduct is present. Related testimony from Wyoming Pathways said the change should be a tool in the toolbox for prosecutors and could improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. Senator Cooper then raised campaign finance reform and dark money, urging a resolution asking Wyoming’s congressional delegation to seek a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and restore state control over election spending transparency. Additional topics included a request from the Wyoming Livestock Board to review peace officer statutes so its investigators could act on felonies committed in their presence or prevent imminent bodily harm, while remaining within their current duties and certification. Representative Lee asked for review of non-disclosure agreements in public-private partnerships and executive sessions so the public can eventually understand how such agreements were used. Senator Pearson asked for interim consideration of shared custody amendments, saying fit parents should have a fair opportunity for shared parenting after separation. Representative Storer proposed revisiting DUI penalties, especially for refusal of chemical testing, arguing that refusal often prevents prosecution and that the law should impose treatment and license suspension consequences. The committee also heard a request to review statutes involving political parties, and the state court administrator asked for interim study of remote public access to court records, citing ongoing automation efforts, privacy concerns, and funding needs.

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• Several resolutions have been presented, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
• Oliveira, resolutions commending the Ludlow Community Center Randall's Boys and Girls Club on the 75th
• Rush, resolutions commending the Admetech Foundation on recognizing the 16th annual prostate cancer awareness
• Question comes on adoption of the resolutions. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
• The ayes have it, and the resolutions are adopted. Senator, brief recess. On the water.

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several resolutions. The clerk read resolutions commending the Ludlow Community Center Randall’s Boys and Girls Club on its 75th anniversary and recognizing the Admetech Foundation’s 16th annual prostate cancer awareness day on March 27, 2025. Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote. After a brief recess, Senator Tarr offered an order that when the Senate adjourns, it would reconvene on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in a full formal session without a calendar. The order was adopted without objection. Senator Tarr then moved to adjourn, and the Senate agreed by voice vote. The chamber adjourned to meet again on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

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• Next Senate joint resolution number nine. >> Senate Joint Resolution Number 9 sponsored by Senator Barlo
• Senate joint resolution number nine. Senate joint resolution number nine.
• Next, Senate joint resolution for our consideration is Senate Joint Resolution 6. >> Senate Joint Resolution
• First reading of the joint resolution. >> Shared parenting day. >> Senate Joint Resolution Number 6 will
• Representative Larson, please, sir. resolution requesting Congress to resolution requesting Congress

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• Sheel, please read the title of Senate Joint Resolution 8. >> Senate Joint Resolution 8 by Senator Roberts
• Shebo, please read the resolution.
• We need a gold medal and we resolution.
• <00:37:35.680> Sheil, Resolution 008 as amended. Mr. Sheil, Resolution 008 as amended.
• We regularly with those resolutions.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Friday, February 6, 2026. Members then proceeded out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. The resolution was read at length, and members spoke in support of Colorado athletes, training communities, families, and facilities. An amendment correcting an athlete’s state affiliation was adopted, and the resolution passed 63-0 with two excused. Representative Bottoms then asked to co-sponsor the resolution. The chamber also set several bills as special orders for February 9, 2026. It then considered House Bill 1020, concerning colorimetric field drug tests in drug possession cases. Sponsors said the bill addresses unreliable field tests and had support from the Judiciary Committee and stakeholders. The committee report and the bill both passed without opposition. House Bill 1040, concerning the sterilization rights of a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was also taken up. Sponsors said the bill seeks to undo a historical harm by removing language that allowed sterilization against a person’s wishes. Two amendments to the committee report were adopted: one narrowing language around an imminent threat to life or health, and another adding a petition clause. The committee report and the bill then passed. Finally, the House considered House Bill 103, which modernizes the Colorado Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Loan Fund. Sponsors said it would better support small businesses facing higher costs and access-to-capital challenges. One amendment to direct 30% of funding to rural counties, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses was debated but failed after the sponsor urged a no vote, saying the bill already included distribution metrics and that a fixed percentage was not workable in statute. The bill itself was then discussed further, with concerns raised about state lending programs and the use of the term “equitable,” but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill is shown.

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• Mr Speaker pursuing to house resolution Mr Speaker pursuing to house resolution 122<05:36:10.600
• the authority to pass joint resolutions the authority to pass joint resolutions to<05:37:34.878>
• <05:38:44.200> considering introduce joint resolutions considering introduce joint resolutions
• subject, and if the resolution attempts to nullify regulations in two or more diverse areas, the resolution
• <06:04:15.600> that possible into a single resolution that possible into a single resolution

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Motions and resolutions.
• Further motions and resolutions.
• Senator Miron and others introduce House Resolution 5, a House resolution condemning presidential executive
• The resolutions are being referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And then they just started bulldozing, and they never obtained a resolution of appropriation ahead of
• And then we ended up converting it to a study resolution to create a task force to make recommendations
• Back on the resolution, the board is clear. You have a right to close.
• Representative Dickerson has moved to report House Resolution 243 with amendments.
• Seeing none, House Resolution 243 will be reported. H.R. 243 with amendments.

Summary: The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then adopted Amendment Set 5327, which adds a compliance officer requirement and related qualifications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Supporters of Senate Bill 56 argued that the Lafitte levee district lacks sufficient recurring revenue to maintain its system and that the West Bank flood authority could provide professional management, coordination, and financial support. Testimony also raised concerns about governance problems at SLFPA East and about unresolved landowner damage claims tied to prior levee work. The committee reported SB 56 favorably with amendments. The Department of Transportation and Development secretary then gave an update on the agency’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing, construction process improvements, faster contractor payments, quicker change-order approvals, and higher project delivery rates. The committee next reported Senate Bill 171 favorably, which cleans up language for the recreation, economy, navigation, and transportation authority board, and Senate Bill 252 favorably, which allows driver’s license records to reflect both acceptance and refusal of anatomical gift authorization. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic vehicle titles and registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, require electronic lien and title functions for certain users, and set implementation timelines; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would create a Louisiana Vehicle Commission by consolidating the motor vehicle commissions, was amended with a substitute but then voluntarily deferred to allow more stakeholder work. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate and adding a special plate provision for designated state officials tied to Supreme Court parking/security concerns, was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, urging safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident, was amended to shift responsibility to parish governing authorities and was reported with amendments.

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• Senators will take up tab two, Senate Joint Resolution 1908 on the Budget Stabilization Fund by Senator
• Senators will take up tab two, Senate Joint Resolution 1908 on the Budget Stabilization Fund by Senator
• I do not think that we should go forward with this resolution. Thank you. Senator Guillermo Smith?
• Alicia, please call the roll on Senate Joint Resolution 1908. Mr. Chairman.
• Alicia, please call the roll on Senate Joint Resolution 1908. Senator Berman? Senator Brodeur? Yes.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee heard three measures focused on state finances. SB 1906 by Senator Brodeur would add a ninth element to the state debt reduction strategy report and create a program to transfer $250 million annually from the General Revenue Fund to accelerate retirement of outstanding state debt, while exempting the Department of Transportation and Florida Turnpike Enterprise. Members questioned the fiscal tradeoffs and flexibility, but the bill was supported in debate and reported favorably. The committee then considered SJR 1908 by Chair Hooper, which would amend the Constitution to raise the Budget Stabilization Fund cap from 10% to 25% of general revenue collections, require $750 million annual deposits until the cap is reached, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs by separate bill with a two-thirds vote, while keeping existing rules for emergencies and revenue shortfalls. Testimony and debate centered on whether Florida already has sufficient reserves, how “critical state need” would be defined, and whether the new requirement would reduce flexibility during recessions or federal funding cuts. Despite opposition from advocacy groups and several senators, the resolution was reported favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 7031 as the vehicle for the tax package and adopted a delete-everything amendment to place it in the proper posture for conference. As amended, the bill was described as reducing the state sales tax by 0.75%, lowering the commercial rent tax from 2% to 1.25%, eliminating the business rent tax, and creating permanent sales tax exemptions while preserving sales tax holidays. The amended bill was reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.

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• This is one of our final day housekeeping resolutions that we have to pass.
• Members, support all those in favor of the resolution please signify by saying aye.
• The resolution prevails.
• The resolution prevails.
• The resolution prevails. Thank you.