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• incentives in Alabama.
• were not consistent with uh incentives were not consistent with other<00:16:25.199> economic<
• 00:16:25.759> development<00:16:26.160> incentives<00:16:26.720> in other economic
• development incentives in other economic development incentives in Alabama.<00:16:27.920> And
• So this kind of just brings the incentives in line with other economic development incentives, lowering

Bills: HB168, HB220, SB187, SB270, SB265, SB220, SB242, SB277

Keywords: loitering, mask policies, school safety, crime prevention, public health, board appointments, governor authority, multi-member boards, state governance, legislative authority, Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities Code, Title 10A, corporate governance, nonprofit governance, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership

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• We're going to talk today about updating the Land Conservation Incentives Act.
• This incentive is less and less effective at protecting those landscapes.
• And so we really need to consider increasing that incentive.
• They have to recapture their tax incentives? Uh, Madam Chair... What happens?
• They have to recapture their tax incentives?

Summary: The committee’s final day focused first on a historical overview of New Mexico tax packages by Pam Stokes of Legislative Council Services. She described how tax packages have alternated over the decades between tax relief, revenue raising, and tax reform, with examples ranging from the creation of the gross receipts tax in 1966 to major packages in 1981, 1986, 1991, 1994, 2005, 2019, 2022, 2024, and the vetoed 2025 package. Members discussed how tax policy often tracks revenue conditions, how packages can combine increases and decreases, and how local government gross receipts taxes and hold-harmless distributions have affected communities differently. Several members reflected on past packages, especially the 2004 food tax repeal and the 2013 film tax and manufacturing changes, and noted that tax policy can have major economic and political effects even when it is not “sexy” legislation. The committee then heard a proposal to expand the health care practitioner gross receipts tax deduction to include co-insurance, and to extend the sunset date. Sponsor Senator Figueroa said the bill was intended to help recruit and retain medical providers and build on prior deductions for co-pays and deductibles. Testimony explained that co-insurance is the patient’s share after the deductible, that providers currently absorb the gross receipts tax on those payments, and that the proposal would cost about $30 million to the state plus about $20 million to municipalities and counties, with the exact fiscal impact likely to be updated. Members raised concerns about the effect on local governments, whether insurers could be required to reimburse providers, whether the bill would actually attract doctors, and whether better evaluation measures and sunsets should be added. The sponsor said the bill was part of a broader set of efforts to address provider shortages and that the discussion would continue. Representative McQueen then presented a bill to update the Land Conservation Incentives Act. He and conservation partners said the program has protected more than 500,000 acres but has not kept pace with rising land values, especially for irrigated agricultural land in the Middle Rio Grande. The proposal would increase the percentage of conservation value eligible for the credit, raise the per-transaction cap from $250,000 to $2 million, and make the credit refundable rather than only transferable. Testimony emphasized that the program is voluntary, keeps land in private ownership and production, and helps land-rich, cash-poor landowners preserve farmland and water rights. Members asked about average credit amounts, how easements work, whether landowners could effectively buy land and then use the credit, and whether there should be inflation indexing or a statewide cap. The discussion also touched on water rights, fencing, and the role of conservation easements in protecting agricultural land and compact water deliveries. Finally, Senator Sharer previewed his 2% tax proposal with a historical presentation on New Mexico tax law, using props to illustrate the evolution from early territorial tax codes to the modern tax system. He argued that the state’s current tax structure is overly complex and that recent federal changes have disrupted the personal income tax base. The committee did not take any votes on the day’s presentations; the meeting was primarily informational, with members offering feedback and raising policy concerns for future sessions.

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• CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE INCENTIVE FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ALREADY HERE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE?
• HOW DO YOU DEFINE THE INCENTIVE FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED?
• WHAT IS THEIR INCENTIVE?
• THEY JUST DON'T RECEIVE IN-STATE TUITION BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IT IS AN INCENTIVE.
• THE INCENTIVE WAS NOT BECAUSE FLORIDA HAD IN-STATE TUITION; THE INCENTIVE WAS THE AMERICAN DREAM THAT

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

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• In the author's amendment, we have added language prohibiting targeted incentives unless an individual
• <00:04:20.320> unless prohibiting targeted incentives unless prohibiting targeted incentives
• <00:58:46.599> to messages about um more incentives to messages about um more incentives to
• It was eliminated in the A13 and substituted for the language on targeted incentives.
• I'm on line 22.3, you know, down the page. incentives Senator thank you uh thank incentives Senator thank

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And could the author tell us how much we spend in tax credits and incentives in Oklahoma that could be
• In my opinion, every dollar we're spending on tax incentives and tax credits are justifiably spent.
• So I would not extrapolate that we take any out of that to cover this You did the author read the incentive
• the author aware that the evaluation commission said that there was some waste and unproductive incentives
• This is why the UBS legislature set up the incentive evaluation commission so we could root those things

Bills: HB4440, HJR1067, HJR1087, HJR1089

Keywords: Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem

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• <00:15:59.720> for creates some development incentives for creates some development incentives
• Again, uh, and the committee sub to the bill, there are enhancements to the density development incentives
• you have more than a 50% residential component, it makes it simpler for you to get development incentives
• bill there are enhancements to the um density<00:20:29.200> development<00:20:29.720> incentives
• in in an density development incentives in in an urban<00:20:31.240> area<00:20:31.880> if

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:15 Roll Call 00:25 HB 403 Discussion 02:11 HB 403 Vote 03:08 HB 555 Discussion 04:55 HB 555 Vote 08:42 HB 321 Discussion 10:55 HB 321 Vote 13:22 HB 18 Discussion 15:21 HB 18 Vote 35:10 HB 85 Discussion 39:08 HB 85 Vote 46:40 HB 371 Discussion 49:22 HB 371 Vote 52:03 Adjournment 53:48, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up several bills, mostly focused on local planning, zoning, and municipal administration. House Bill 403, a simple measure giving coroners a six-month grace period to complete continuing education, was presented by Rep. Deanna Gordon with testimony from Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelson and received unanimous support. House Bill 555, a technical bill affecting audit deadlines and flexibility for small cities and certain expo center audit arrangements, was explained by JD Cheney of the Kentucky League of Cities; he said it would help about 97 cities comply with audit requirements and allow more flexibility when municipalities are making good-faith efforts. The committee approved HB 555 on a roll call vote, with one no vote from Rep. Griffee and others in favor, and reported it favorably to the House floor. House Bill 321, also presented with JD Cheney and Rep. DJ Johnson, would expand the time for planning commission and board of adjustment members to complete orientation and continuing education, with a focus on housing supply and accessibility. Supporters said it would help recruit more members and concentrate training on land-use impacts on housing; Rep. Roarx and others discussed Louisville Metro’s planning process, while Rep. Brown and Rep. Fleming raised concerns about infrastructure and long-range planning. The committee passed HB 321 favorably after roll call, with one no vote from Rep. Griffee. House Bill 18 drew the most extended debate. Sponsor Rep. John Hodgson said the committee substitute would create incentives for infill development in urban areas and extend a moratorium on zoning district classification changes for two more years, arguing that local elected officials should have more control over major density changes and that unelected boards were approving projects without adequate infrastructure review. Opponents, including Liam Gallagher of Americans for Prosperity Kentucky and several members, argued the bill would restrict housing development, interfere with property rights, and limit Louisville Metro’s ability to update its Land Development Code; supporters countered that the bill would not stop development but would require elected officials to weigh in and address traffic and infrastructure concerns. After discussion, the committee approved HB 18 as amended by the substitute and reported it favorably to the House floor, with several members explaining their votes and some opposing the moratorium on local zoning changes.

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• This is primarily due to contingency funding for the Texas Research Incentive Program.
• On page 14 is an overview of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
• On page 14 is an overview of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
• I wanted to circle back to slide 14, I believe, regarding the Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP)
• As we can see from the table on the slide, the backlog in the Texas Research Incentive Program (TRIP)

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• With Clause 1 being for county fairs, Clause 2 going towards the Advanced Biofuel Production Incentive
• , Renewable Chemical Production Incentive, Biomass Thermal Production Incentive, and Siding Production
• Incentive.

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• Incentives are the key. This policy aligns incentives the right way.
• Incentives are the key. This barrier. Incentives are the key.
• policy aligns incentives the right way. policy aligns incentives the right way.
• the incentives at the end<01:35:23.920> of<01:35:24.000> the<01:35:24.080> day.
• So, I think this bill, with that $100,000 incentive to get this done, is an excellent way to do it.

Bills: HF3298

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, 1183, house

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• I think your point is should you add an additional incentive to it?
• It, Should you add an additional incentive to it?
• Commissioner, um, teacher incentive allotment. Yes, sir.
• We weren't eligible to participate in the same incentives.
• All teachers could be eligible for incentive-based pay beginning next year.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I've just got a quick question on the economic development incentives.
• Is that specific incentives that are down, or how are we measuring that, and what is it that's down?
• I've just got a quick question on the economic development incentives.
• Are you talking about the economic development incentive fund here?
• Are you talking about the economic development incentive fund here?

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Members, Senate Bill 1212 will directly hinder the quality incentive programs, specifically those where
• Blue Cross Blue Shield, their ability to provide bonuses or enhanced payments or other financial incentives
• focuses on per-patient or individual-level differences, it would likely apply to practice-level incentives
• Incentive models like those from the Hudson... Thank you.
• Incentive models like those from the Hudson Health Plan show that $200 per fully immunized two-year-olds

Bills: SB1165, SB1206, SB1212, SB1291, SB1347, SB1516, SB1554, SB1649, SB1689, SB1812

Keywords: breast cancer, screening services, health insurance, cost sharing, preventive care, storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention

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• HB 750 750 relative to making incentive HB 750 750 relative to making incentive grants<03:23:53.960><
• This brings us to HB 750 and incentive grants again.
• to implement the incentive to implement the incentive concept<04:09:06.920> we<04:09:07.040
• of me saw this as a perverse incentive of me saw this as a perverse incentive schools<04:10:30.600
• supervisors we wouldn't need incentives supervisors we wouldn't need incentives in<04:18:38.560>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 193, which limits the maximum credits per course eligible for the Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Program. Representative Ladd said the bill clarifies that eligible courses may not exceed four credits and was requested by the community college system. Representative Earth offered an amendment to make the bill effective on passage, which the committee adopted 18-0. The committee then approved HB 193 as amended by an 18-0 OTPA vote and placed it on the consent calendar. The committee next retained HB 295, concerning School Building Aid program funds, after Representative Spillsbury said the building aid bills were complex and needed more work. The motion to retain passed 18-0, with the chair explaining that retained bills can be revisited later and that related language could be moved among building aid bills. HB 354 was not acted on because the chair said the Department of Education and others had suggested possible changes that should be worked out first. HB 366, another school building aid bill, was also retained 18-0 for the same reasons as HB 295. The committee then considered HB 494, which funds the math learning communities program. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program, reducing the proposed increase by a net $50,000 and keeping funding at current levels for the biennium. After discussion about budget pressures and the program’s role in supporting math instruction and professional development, the amendment passed 18-0, and the bill as amended was approved 18-0 and placed on consent. Finally, the committee took up HB 515, which would repeal charter public school eligibility for state school building aid. Representative Popovici-Muller moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing charter schools should not be treated differently from other public schools, while Representatives Luno and Damon opposed the motion, saying charter schools differ in governance and financial risk and should not receive limited state building aid. The motion failed 10-8, so HB 515 was sent to the regular calendar. The committee assigned Representative Damon to the minority report and Representative Popovici-Muller to the majority report, with a noon deadline the next day. The committee then began HB 716, an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program. Representative Ladd described the program as a successful affordability measure that saves families money and supports college access. Representative Earth offered an amendment to flat-fund the program at current levels, reducing the proposed increase by $500,000 in each year of the biennium. Shannon Reed of the Community College System said the change could limit enrollment or the number of funded courses, though students could still take additional courses at their own expense. Representative Ladd explained the program’s tuition structure and said the funding would help meet demand; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 716.

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• ago when you started on this journey, too, and just conversations of, you know, trying to provide incentives
• On this journey, too, and just conversations of, you know, trying to provide incentives to old types
• You have to get creative and think about how do our smaller businesses also face an incentive.
• the burden or the... on this journey too and just conversations of, you know, trying to provide incentives
• You have to get created and think about how do our smaller businesses also face an incentive.

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met and first took up HB 47, Child Care and Early Learning Providers, sponsored by Rep. McFarland. The bill was presented as an effort to reduce child care costs and regulatory burdens by exempting preschools from special tax assessments, moving teacher training and testing online and making it free, allowing abbreviated inspections for top providers, extending license-exempt status to employer-provided child care, and addressing an insurance issue affecting family child care homes. Members asked about DCF transparency, accreditation, background screening timelines, accountability for exempt facilities, and whether violations would still be searchable; McFarland said accreditation would still be required, DCF reporting and abuse hotlines would remain available, and the bill would not eliminate existing transparency for licensed providers. An amendment was adopted to add clarifying language and exempt certain DOD and Coast Guard child care facilities operated by DOD personnel. Several witnesses and members spoke in support, emphasizing workforce needs, affordability, and safety. HB 47 was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0. The committee then heard HB 259, which designates August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day. Rep. Gerwig said the bill is intended to raise awareness of fentanyl’s dangers and overdose risks. Members spoke in strong support, citing fentanyl’s impact on families, youth, and first responders, and the need for education because fentanyl is often unknowingly ingested or mixed into other drugs. Gerwig also described a personal example involving a child exposed to fentanyl in a vacation rental. HB 259 was reported favorably by a vote of 17-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Bill 1602 and 1604 after this bill, which will follow, in an attempt to provide landlords with an incentive
• Senate Bill 1602 creates the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program within the
• may appropriate funds for the purpose of implementing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive
• For the purpose of implementing the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program created

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up several measures. The committee first heard SM 1714, urging Congress to pass the federal No Tax Dollars for Terrorist Act to prevent U.S. funds from benefiting the Taliban; after brief explanation and no testimony or debate, it was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 1512 on Space Florida, which expands certain sales and use tax exemptions for qualifying tangible personal property and allows Space Florida to bypass competitive bidding for certain purchases when state funds are not used; support was noted from Space Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1656, designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s flagship, with discussion focused on the ship’s World War II and later service, museum role, and lack of known fiscal impact; it too was reported favorably. The committee next approved SM 1186, which urges Congress and the National Guard Bureau to increase the Florida National Guard’s force structure, with the sponsor citing Florida’s population, emergency history, and outdated allocation levels; one senator voiced support and the memorial was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 1602, creating the Homes for Veterans Property Management Incentive Pilot Program in selected counties to help landlords house veterans through vacancy relief and risk mitigation trust funds; two amendments were adopted, including technical and clarifying changes, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. Finally, SB 1604 created the related vacancy relief and risk mitigation trust funds within the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to support the pilot program; one technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably as amended. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.

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• so $8 million total, for enlistment incentives.
• It's been a great enlistment incentive.
• It's been a great enlistment incentive.
• It's been a great enlistment incentive.
• It's been a great enlistment incentive.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee held its first hearing of the session and began with introductions from members and staff, many of whom shared personal or family connections to military service. The chair emphasized that the committee would work respectfully and invited members to raise concerns directly. No votes or formal actions were taken during the opening portion of the meeting. The main substantive item was an overview presentation from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Commissioner Brad Lindsay described the agency’s mission, statewide footprint, and strategic goals, noting Minnesota has more than 286,000 veterans and that MDVA serves veterans in all 87 counties. He outlined the department’s structure, including eight veterans homes, four state veterans cemeteries, tribal and campus outreach, and the agency’s focus on seamless support, awareness of programs, stewardship of resources, and workforce retention. Deputy Commissioner Ben Johnson then detailed the Programs and Services Division, including federal VA claims assistance, veterans employment and education support, state veterans cemeteries and memorial affairs, the State Soldiers Assistance Program, homelessness prevention, tribal veteran service officers, women veterans services, the Minnesota GI Bill, licensing and certification assistance, the state approving agency, veterans preference, emergency assistance, the LinkVet line, and the Minnesota Service Core partnership with Lutheran Social Services. He also noted the agency’s work on food insecurity and burial services. The presentation was informational only, with no committee action reported.

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• But at the same time, we need to find ways to incent new generation.
• But at the same time, we need to find ways to incent new generation.
• So again, we're constantly looking at our market design to try to incent that.
• , financial incentives.
• That's being designed, that's supposed to incent and pay differentially for us.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held its first interim hearing on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, with a focus on Texas’s electric grid and the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act. The chair also highlighted Texas’s relatively low electricity prices and welcomed new committee members. ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission (PUC), and the Attorney General’s office were invited to explain how the state screens market participants and grid equipment for ties to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and how the agencies respond to noncompliance. ERCOT testified that it has implemented the requirements of three related Senate bills by requiring attestations on corporate affiliations and on critical grid equipment and services. ERCOT said it has processed thousands of attestations, used additional requests for information and third-party verification tools such as Dun & Bradstreet, and terminated nonresponsive market participants. ERCOT also said it has not seen a case requiring direct Attorney General involvement, but it does refer matters to the PUC when needed. The PUC said it can investigate suspected violations and impose penalties of up to $1 million per violation per day, and that most investigations into late or missing attestations have been resolved through compliance, market exit, or removal by ERCOT. The Attorney General’s office said its role is currently limited to audits and court involvement, and that it lacks broad independent investigatory authority under the act. Members pressed the panel on whether the current system is too reliant on self-reporting and whether it adequately addresses indirect foreign influence, especially through supply chains for batteries, inverters, transformers, and other equipment with routable connectivity. ERCOT acknowledged that the current attestation process has gaps and said it plans to refine definitions of critical grid equipment and grid services, improve information requests, and continue stakeholder rulemaking. The panel also discussed possible legislative changes, including tying prohibitions to the Department of Defense Section 1260H list and the Texas Prohibited Technologies list, clarifying warranty and service access, and expanding the statute to cover grid services more directly. Several senators raised concerns about cost, reliability, and the extent to which foreign-sourced components remain embedded in Texas infrastructure, while others suggested incentives for domestic manufacturing and stronger verification tools, including possible work with national labs such as Sandia.

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• And if that is your incentive, if that's why you're donating, this tax should be completely irrelevant
• And if that is your incentive, if that's why you're donating, this tax should be completely irrelevant
• an incentive? an incentive?
• <00:36:46.079> for this credit as sort of an incentive for this credit as sort of an incentive
• She said this creates a troubling incentive to burn waste instead of reducing it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So again, there's a little bit of an incentive where we can then cover a lot of acres because the co-op
• uh where we little bit of an incentive uh where we can<01:20:52.639> then<01:20:52.800> cover
• that commitment by creating an incentive that commitment by creating an incentive program<01:41:
• to Farmers who choose to incentives to Farmers who choose to incorporate<01:42:10.840> emerging
• program ours is not the only incentive program ours is not the only company<01:42:48.480> nor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That is why we are proposing to revise literacy incentive aid to be based on which students need the
• That is why we are proposing to revise literacy incentive aid to be based on which students need the
• That is why we are proposing to revise literacy incentive aid to be based on which students need the
• And 26 would need to be used for teacher incentive pay until those funds are exhausted.
• Do you want to just touch also on the literacy incentive formula change?

Keywords: 1183, house