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• . >> I hope our day is blessed. >> I hope our day is blessed.
• And we can have that debate all day every day.
• every day.
• But the reality is all of day every day.
• This is a good day for me.

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, February 12, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 124 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted a congratulatory House resolution honoring the Kent Island High School boys lacrosse team for winning the 2025 Maryland Class 2A state championship. The House also journalized Baltimore City 2026 bond/loan authorization resolutions and moved a series of introductory House bills and bond initiatives through first reading and committee referral without objection. On the special order calendar, House Bill 28, concerning higher education/private career schools advertising, received a favorable report and was ordered printed for third reading. House Bill 226, creating a Department of Disabilities housing programs and affiliated foundations structure, was also reported favorably as amended. Two floor amendments were adopted to that bill: one clarifying that any affiliated foundation may only raise funds or provide support and may not run programs or set policy, and another restoring conflict-of-interest and ethics protections, including limits on family members and public ethics application requirements. A later amendment to HB 226 was rejected by a recorded vote of 95 in the negative, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The most extended debate centered on House Bill 229, which increases the Maryland Transportation Authority’s revenue bond limit from $4 billion to $5 billion to help finance the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild. One amendment sought to prohibit toll increases without General Assembly approval; its sponsor argued the added borrowing would likely lead to future toll hikes and that elected representatives should vote on them. The floor leader opposed the amendment, saying it would weaken MDTA’s independent rate-setting authority, harm its bond rating, and increase financing costs, while noting the bill is intended to cover bridge reconstruction costs and federal reimbursement timing. After debate, the amendment failed on a recorded vote, and HB 229 was ordered printed for third reading.

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• so many days of live racing.
• so many days of live racing.
• I didn't other for days. And then also there's an other for days.
• concerns because I mean the more days concerns because I mean the more days that<00:18:39.440>
• The days to me are very saying?

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• Bless the people of Alabama, our day. Bless the people of Alabama, our day.
• That's 29 days. later than April 30th. That's 29 days. later than April 30th. That's 29 days.
• Today is Alpha Day at the Today is Alpha Day at the Today is Alpha Day at the Capitol.
• Now some days I wondered after I got there some days I wondered after I got there some days I wondered
• Dash the next day, he would doing Door Dash the next day, he would doing Door Dash the next day, he would

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• We can get an appointment within a day or two.
• A couple of days ago, I had an update in San Angelo.
• And I had it from some senators the other day. day that they showed up and didn't have their birth certificate
• When they're on OLS deployment, they're working a nine-day routine.
• Rotation, one day down, one day back. So, seven days straight, they're working 12 hours.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and so, while it's not actually the history of Colorado or America, I do
• want to point out that Valentine's Day is named after Valentinis, um, a Roman citizen who was given
• Valentine's Day is named after Valentine's Day is named after Valentinis,<00:27:59.279> um,<00
• day the declaration<00:28:49.440> was<00:28:49.679> truly<00:28:50.080> signed.
• Members, the House will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of President's Day.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from February 12 as corrected, and heard several announcements and recognitions. Representative Joseph introduced the day’s “hidden figure,” Glenda Strong Robinson, a Boulder civil rights and faith leader, who was recognized by the chamber. Members also received announcements about an upcoming water education event, the Senate memorial for Senator Winter, scheduled duress alarm installations in member offices, and the House closure on Monday, February 16, for Presidents Day. Committee reports were received from Education and Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources. The Education Committee reported House Bill 1029 favorably to Appropriations and House Bill 1090 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee reported House Bill 1034 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The chief clerk also noted a printing report. The House then introduced three bills: House Bill 1210, concerning limiting the use of intimate personal data to make inferences affecting a person’s financial position; House Bill 1211, concerning regulation of broadband services by the Public Utilities Commission; and House Bill 1212, concerning the authority to carry a handgun. Each was assigned to the appropriate committee. The chamber then adjourned until Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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• going to turn to the order of the day going to turn to the order of the day item<00:15:31.600>
• The day is finally upon us.
• We will be hosting a try-on day, or week.
• <00:16:53.360> at know it's everybody's favorite day at know it's everybody's favorite day
• the capital so I know it's a recess day the capital so I know it's a recess day so<00:16:56.079>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 46 members present and five excused, then deferred reading of the journal. The chamber received Governor’s Message No. 4, which transmitted proposed changes to the fiscal biennium 2025-2027 executive budget, and the message was received and filed. The House also received a Senate communication transmitting a Senate bill that had passed third reading in the Senate; on motion by Representative Morikawa, seconded by Representative Garcia, the bill was given first reading by title on a voice vote. During introductions, Representative Morikawa recognized staff members Judy Hernandez and Robbie Allen, Representative Lamosao welcomed Kab Bukowski of IBEW 1260, and Representative Iwamoto introduced a Hawaii Pacific University student group visiting to learn about the legislative process and environmental policy. The House then considered Standing Committee Report No. 797; Representative Todd moved to adopt the report and advance the accompanying House bill as amended to second reading and third reading calendar, the motion was seconded by Representative Morikawa, and it passed by voice vote. No resolutions were up for action, and none were referred to print. Announcements highlighted an upcoming Capitol agriculture event featuring more than 70 vendors and a separate notice about House member jacket samples and ordering for 2025. The House adjourned on motion by Representative Moryker, seconded by Representative Garcia, until 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27th.

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• Colleagues, today is the inaugural Food and Product Innovation Day at the Capitol.
• As part of FP Day, I have two introductions. I may be so.
• <00:12:17.480> FP<00:12:17.800> Day<00:12:17.920> at Innovation Day at the Capitol
• FP Day at Innovation Day at the Capitol.
• Okay, turning now to the order of the day. Item number five, introduction of resolutions. Mr.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Sorry, this has been a long day. Forgive ...
• Setting a 90-day approval mandate on driveway and curb cuts.
• I would like to change that to 120 days of the issuance of the permit. I think 60 days.
• I would like to change that to 120 days of the issuance of the permit.
• Line 24 says 45 days. I had crossed it out. Thank you. To 120 days.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Not on day one, not on day two, day 400, 500, whatever it is of this presidency.
• Not on day one, not on day two, day 400, 500, whatever it is of this presidency.
• Not on day one, not on day two, day 400, 500, whatever it is of this presidency.
• Not on day one, not on day two, day 400, 500, whatever it is of this presidency.
• Not on day one, not on day here we are.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• At one point, we were at 3,500 a day, 4,000 a day, and in the last few days, it's been below 300 in Texas
• We're open every day. We were open every day during COVID, okay?
• Brian: ...day-to-day repairs on our unit, which continues to increase.
• versus 1,200 a day.
• versus 1,200 a day.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• , maybe the next day.
• On the 10-day turnaround time for those signed petitions, is it 10 business days?
• Is it 10 straight days? Identify what those 10 days are specifically. Senator Grohl.
• On the 10-day turnaround time for those signed petitions, is it 10 business days?
• a 14-day deadline, and there's a 28-day deadline.

Summary: The Florida Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness for sexual assault survivors, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a memorial proclamation for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special-order bills, with senators also briefly discussing the session’s pace and thanking staff and colleagues for their work. The first major bill, on driving and boating offenses, was amended and passed 37-0. As amended, it increases penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide/vessel homicide offenses, and adds notice requirements and misdemeanor penalties for refusing lawful breath or urine tests. Senators also passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers 37-0, requiring Medicaid managed care plans to offer more after-hours and holiday access and ensuring more primary care appointment availability outside regular business hours. The Senate then passed a major condominium and cooperative associations bill, also 37-0, after extensive debate and multiple amendments. The measure extends deadlines for structural integrity reserve studies, adds flexibility for reserve funding and budgeting, tightens rules for managers and inspectors, limits certain requirements to buildings of three or more habitable stories, and extends the rescission period for condo purchases. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s sponsors for years of work responding to post-Surfside safety and affordability concerns. The longest and most contentious item was SB 7016/HB 1205 on constitutional amendment petition procedures. Sponsors said the bill responds to fraud and abuse in the citizen initiative process by tightening circulator rules, requiring faster submission of signed petitions, adding voter notification, increasing penalties, and shifting costs to sponsors. Opponents argued it would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizens to qualify initiatives. The chamber adopted a series of amendments, including changes to the petition-circulator threshold, volunteer protections, submission timing, invalid-signature investigation thresholds, and notice/cure provisions, while debate continued over whether the overall package would protect election integrity or suppress citizen-led amendments.

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• day.
• That worked on town meeting day.
• That worked on town meeting day.
• That worked on town meeting day.
• <01:26:45.920> operations not overseeing the day-to-day operations not overseeing the day-to-day

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• A normal day at Camden for us.
• 20 minutes of day of practice reading. 20 minutes of day of practice reading.
• during the course of the day in school. during the course of the day in school.
• So, we've worked to really fine-tune that to get it down to a day and a half or two days.
• or it down to a day uh day and a half or two<01:31:25.600> days.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• On our busiest days, we serve over 600 clients in a single day.
• On our busiest days, we serve over 600 clients in a single day.
• The average length of stay on our inpatient unit is 47 days.
• Most children can't wait three hours, never mind three days.
• A long day.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Ways and Means Committee held its final public hearing on the FY26 state budget, with chairs and members emphasizing that public testimony would help shape the budget and asking speakers to keep remarks brief. Committee leaders introduced members, explained the hearing process, and repeatedly thanked residents, students, and advocates for participating. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony focused heavily on education funding and the Chapter 70 formula. Students from Amherst, Northampton, Gateway Regional, Chester Elementary, and other districts described budget-driven cuts to electives, special education supports, paraprofessionals, counselors, transportation, and building maintenance. They urged higher Chapter 70 aid, increased minimum aid, rural school aid, and a reopening or restructuring of the funding formula, arguing that current formulas leave many districts unable to meet student needs and force local layoffs and overrides. Other speakers urged funding or protection for a range of programs and facilities, including the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for homicide survivor services, the Museum of African American History, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and CART/interpreter services, the Access to Counsel housing legal aid program, the Department of Mental Health and Pocasset Mental Health Center, and Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. One speaker opposed offshore wind-related spending and urged a reset of the state’s energy approach, while another advocated ending the aircraft sales tax exemption. Committee members responded sympathetically to many speakers, asked a few follow-up questions, and several expressed support for maintaining or expanding the programs discussed.

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• And for people to do that day in and day out for more than 20 years is a huge, huge miss.
• Could take 60 days. It could take 60 days, but how long has it been taking?
• days, at least 60 days before the government shutdown.
• Okay, 10 days. Okay, so, Madam Chair, approve or deny within 60 days.
• They have 10 days to submit their statement of deficiency. We have 10 days to answer.

Bills: SB1052, SB1115, SB1118, SB1120, SB1121, SB1124, SB1171, SB1172, SB1174, SB1175, SB1214, SB1233, SB1235, SB1316, SB1345, SB1372, SB1399, SB1458, SB1494, SB1496, SB1564, SB1602, SB1621, SB1628, SB1630, SB1631, SB1668, SB1672, SB1814, SB1821

Keywords: assisted living, health care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, physician orders, informed consent, AHCCCS, remote work, state agency, employment, public health, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, historic preservation, radiation protection

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1121, which would prohibit hospitals from requiring lead aprons for cardiac catheterization staff when a radiation protection system is in place, while still allowing hospitals to require aprons outside the designated safety zone or when exposure levels warrant additional protection. An amendment added flexibility for radiation safety officers to require lead or other PPE if exposures approach occupational limits and removed expedited rulemaking language. Supporters, including the sponsor and interventional cardiologists, argued the devices reduce radiation and orthopedic injuries and improve recruitment and retention; hospital groups shifted to neutral after the amendment. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1121 on a 9-2 vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1120, which would require hospitals performing cardiac catheterization procedures to equip at least 50% of those rooms with radiation protection systems by 2027. Supporters said the systems protect clinicians from radiation and long-term injury, while opponents, including hospital and radiology groups, argued the bill was overly prescriptive, could create a captive market, and might not fit all rooms or procedures. After adopting a children’s hospital exemption amendment, the committee passed SB 1120 on a 6-6 vote, with the chair breaking the tie in favor of the bill. Senate Bill 1118, an appropriation measure tied to the radiation protection system proposal, was also advanced after brief discussion, passing 6-5. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1214, which would create guardrails for non-FDA-approved stem cell and regenerative therapies, including provider standards, informed consent, advertising limits, reporting requirements, and a private right of action for violations. Supporters described it as a patient-protection and access bill, while testimony emphasized concerns about unregulated “bad actors” and patients traveling out of state for treatment. The committee adopted an amendment removing a reference to the National Law and passed SB 1214 on a 9-3 vote. The transcript then began discussion of SB 1630, which would create a Medicaid-funded home and community-based service benefit for adults with serious mental illness, with AHCCCS taking a neutral position and estimating a significant fiscal impact.

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• The current cost of a 10-day temporary registration..." The 10-day temporary registration is $34.
• :13.679> registration understand that a 7-day registration understand that a 7-day registration
• instead of 10 day thing.
• I'm very good at math, and seven-day and 10-day weeks and 10 days just don't match up.
• <02:03:09.040> or may be in error status for 30 days or may be in error status for 30 days

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• or a couple days later, we would not day or a couple days later, we would not be<00:40:00.079> able
• government were to reopen a couple days government were to reopen a couple days later,<00:40:21.200
• tap the rainy day fund? tap the rainy day fund?
• per day in participant food redemptions. per day in participant food redemptions.
• So just looking um this week single day.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held an informational briefing on the federal shutdown’s impact on state benefits, with the main focus on SNAP. DHS Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division Administrator Scott Morish explained that SNAP serves about 86,229 households statewide, or 168,947 individuals, and averages roughly $58–60 million in monthly federal benefits. He said USDA directed states to suspend November SNAP benefits effective November 1 if the shutdown continues, while existing October balances on EBT cards remain usable and cash benefits such as TANF, General Assistance, and AABD are not affected. DHS said it has continued processing applications, recertifications, interviews, and required reporting, and has posted public guidance on its website. Morish also reviewed other SNAP-related changes taking effect November 1 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including expanded able-bodied adult work requirements and tighter non-citizen eligibility rules. He said the work requirements now extend from ages 18–54 to 18–64 and apply to additional groups previously exempt, while only lawful permanent residents, COFA residents, and Cuban or Haitian entrants will remain eligible among non-citizens. He also noted Hawaii’s ongoing SNAP benefit reduction tied to a federal calculation error in the thrifty food plan, which has lowered benefits by about $8 per person per month for the past three years. On the state response, DHS said it is working with the Hawaii Food Bank and seeking $2 million in state funding to support it, and is also developing a Hawaii Relief Program using TANF reserve funds. The program is intended as a short-term housing and utility assistance program for families with dependent children under 300% of the federal poverty level, with up to four months of assistance. Senators questioned why rainy day funds were not being used and whether the state could directly fund EBT cards; DHS responded that the TANF approach was the fastest available option, that EBT delivery involves significant technical and administrative mechanics, and that the department is still in discussions with the vendor and other stakeholders about additional options.

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• I know y'all have had a long day.
• We've heard that pretty much all day today in many instances.
• It's a long day. I hope you aren't driving back tonight.
• That's why you stayed all day long, as long as you did.
• he didn't another day.

Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.

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• throughout the day. throughout the day. >> Any<00:13:17.760> objection?
• time throughout the day. time throughout the day.
• the calendar for next legislative day the calendar for next legislative day secretary<00:30:50.960
• days pass too quickly.
• don't know what their day-to-day don't know what their day-to-day operations<01:15:03.440> are

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. It adopted motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be taken up throughout the day. The chamber received multiple House messages and a gubernatorial confirmation, including House Bill 1 on motor vehicles, Senate Bill 170 on health insurance, and Senate confirmation 90 for Chenica Johnson Anom to the Alabama Cickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, all of which were referred to the appropriate committees. The Senate later concurred in the House amendment to Senate Bill 170 by a 29-0-1 vote. Committee reports covered a wide range of measures, with favorable reports and, in several cases, amendments or substitutes. Judiciary reported favorably on House Bills 228, 132, 347, 405, 86, 263, and 302, and on Senate Bills 318 and 260; State Government Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 435, 97, and 407 and Senate Bill 361; Education Policy reported favorably on Senate Bills 337 and House Bills 520 and 75; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported favorably on House Bills 303 and 477 and Senate Bills 360, 325, 329, and 330; Transportation and Energy reported favorably on Senate Bills 341, 354, and 340; Veterans and Military Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 465 and 307 and Senate Bills 338 and 359; and Local Legislation reported favorably on Jefferson County Senate Bill 243 and Shelby County House Bill 532. These reports generally advanced the bills to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The Senate also confirmed George Pierce to the Alabama Ethics Commission by a 33-0 vote after a favorable committee report, with several senators offering brief remarks of congratulations. In motions and resolutions, the chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 77 honoring the Section boys basketball team and Senate Joint Resolution 78 honoring the North Sand Mountain girls basketball team for state championships. It also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 79 establishing a legislative study commission on child sexual abuse laws and policies. A senator additionally urged colleagues to support broadband expansion efforts in rural Alabama and to ask the education chair to place HB 4 on the agenda. The most substantial floor discussion concerned Senate Bill 146, the state general fund budget substitute. The sponsor explained several budget provisions, including a $12 million transfer and an additional $5 million for the judiciary to address funding for newly created judgeships, a conditional $40 million for the Department of Corrections tied to progress on the Elmore and Escambia prison projects, conditional funding for DHR tied to reducing its federal error rate and developing a SNAP-related plan, conditional mental health funding tied to reporting and data requirements, and language preserving legislative control over certain federal rural health care funds. The Senate adopted the committee substitute for SB 146 by a 32-0-1 vote and then continued with the budget explanation as the transcript ended.

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• to 60 days.
• The last day was March 2nd.
• Last day was February 17th.
• Last day was March 2nd.
• The last day was March 10th.

Keywords: 1204, all