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• And the woman says, "Oh, all he has to do is sign the affidavit."
• affidavit, but I needed something to balance that.
• I said, "I don't want him to affidavit."
• I want his birth sign the affidavit. I want his birth certificate.
• ,</c> taking away the affidavit, taking away the affidavit, I<01:34:04.320><c> had,</c> I had, I had,

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But unless a legally compliant affidavit timely terminates participation, those officers remain members
• But unless a legally compliant affidavit timely terminates participation, those officers remain members
• Federal tax law requires the affidavit terminating membership to be completed by the required deadline
• And that is precisely why Empress proposed eliminating the affidavit termination structure altogether
• Empress proposed reforms eliminating the affidavit termination provisions that have driven much of the

Summary: The committee first approved the May 5 minutes and then heard House Bill 578, which would define sex in Louisiana law as biological sex, replace references to gender with sex in various statutes and forms, and direct the Law Institute to make conforming changes. Supporters from the governor’s office said the bill would bring clarity and consistency, while opponents argued it could create conflicts with existing law and weaken protections tied to gender identity. After debate, the committee reported HB 578 favorably. Members then considered House Bill 1250, a measure aimed at aerospace-related litigation. The bill would allow a special motion to strike certain claims against aerospace flight entities when the claims are preempted by federal law. Senators raised concerns that the language was broad enough to affect airports, airlines, contractors, and even unrelated incidents, and the author said he was willing to work on narrowing amendments. The committee nevertheless reported HB 1250 favorably. House Bill 718, dealing with liability protections for private airstrips used for recreation, was amended to narrow its scope and then reported favorably, while House Bill 163, a narrower related airstrip bill, was voluntarily deferred so the committee could work from the other measure. The committee also approved House Concurrent Resolution 61, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to review possible conflicts between the constitution and statutes on expropriation. House Bill 180, defining foreign adversaries and agents of foreign adversaries for a proposed constitutional amendment, and House Bill 192, a constitutional amendment barring foreign adversaries from expropriating land in Louisiana, were both reported favorably. House Bill 1008, which sets out academic freedom and whistleblower protections for higher education, was rejected on a roll-call vote after concerns about its scope and limits on university discipline. House Bill 638, a prompt-payment bill for contractors, was set aside while amendments were being located. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 71, which would extend existing liability protections for justified use of force to properly trained armed security guards. The author and the Board of Private Security Examiners said security officers receive training and often face dangerous situations, but opponents argued the bill would give too much protection to personnel with far less training than law enforcement and could shield bad shootings. After debate, the committee voted to defer HB 71. The last measure discussed was House Bill 1082, which would change venue rules for lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System so actions by the system would be filed where the employer is located; the author said the bill was meant to help small municipalities, and members indicated they were open to narrowing amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have a couple of affidavits that were submitted that will be read aloud.
• A couple of affidavits that were submitted will be read aloud. I will read one.
• Okay, now we have affidavits that were submitted to this committee.
• Go ahead, Senator Fincham, read the other affidavit, please. I'm sure to that point.
• Senator Fetchum read the other affidavit, please.

Bills: SB1003, SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1039, SB1040, SB1053, SB1057, SB1060, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security

Transcript Highlights:

• Was there any type of concern that something with the affidavit wasn't working?
• Representative Boier: So hopefully we don't have as many of those different affidavits.
• Questioner: So the affidavit also remains in place? Representative Boier: No.
• Members, I love the idea that we're getting rid of the affidavit.
• They're not just signing an affidavit. They have to know their mother's maiden name.

Bills: HR320, HR321, SCR55, SCR69, SCR75, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SB259, SB295, SB312, SB348, SB444, SB485, HR73, HR118, HR144, HR196, HR237, HR249, HR260, HR267, HR272, HR278, HCR85, HCR100, HCR105, HCR107, HCR114, HR245, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR37, SCR63, SCR30, SCR40, HB62, HB193, HB210, HB220, HB246, HB364, HB420, HB475, HB584, HB622, HB772, HB784, HB949, HB953, HB1043, HB1070, HB1092, HB1134, HB1162, HB1176, HB1196, HB1214, HB119, HB129, HB233, HB283, HB538, HB789, HB850, HB870, HB1236, HB1241, HB54, HB137, HB321, HB368, HB386, HB414, HB431, HB552, HB555, HB578, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB638, HB670, HB692, HB707, HB708, HB715, HB718, HB732, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB796, HB807, HB822, HB848, HB856, HB887, HB888, HB917, HB921, HB1082, HB1243, HB1246, HB378, HB509, HB1090, HB1259, SB80, SB131, SB143, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB367, SB384, SB388, SB389, SB398, SB408, SB431, SB468, SB469, SB496, SB4, SB52, SB57, SB83, SB145, SB152, SB194, SB276, SB319, SB333, SB448, SB450, SB465, SB484, SB501, SB509, SB149, HR168, HB463, HB998, SB123, SB353, SB479, SB495, SB82, SB97, SB283, SB326, SB518, SB197, SB268, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB89, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB441, SB449, SB487

Keywords: Arsenal, Arsenal F.C., Premier League, English football, soccer, football club, Mikel Arteta, Emirates Stadium, North London, Tottenham Hotspur, Gunners, sports resolution, commendation, celebration, championship, silverware, Louisiana House Resolution, ceremonial resolution, domestic violence, forensic medical examinations

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• an affidavit and present that to the bank, and the bank is able to rely on that affidavit of somebody
• And if the bank is able to rely on an affidavit like that to give them access or anything like that.
• and file an affidavit and present that to the bank, and the bank is able to rely on that affidavit of
• And if the bank is able to rely on an affidavit like that to give them access or anything like that.
• That was more meant to the bank is able to rely on an affidavit the bank is able to rely on an affidavit

Keywords: Business and Financial Institutions - Room 409, 2 February, 2026; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the person instead of 14 days after the person files<00:12:21.920><c> their</c><00:12:22.399><c> affidavit
• of candidacy um to files their affidavit of candidacy um to make<00:12:25.120><c> it</c><00:12:25.360
• </c><00:17:26.959><c> of</c> vice president to submit affidavit of vice president to submit affidavit
• Also, making it clear that if someone submits their candidate filing affidavit electronically because
• ,</c> their candidate, um, filing affidavit, their candidate, um, filing affidavit, uh,<00:27:12.559>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• named because the document is being thrown down the sewer, quote unquote, and then falsifying the affidavit
• named because the document is being thrown down the sewer, quote, unquote, and then falsifying the affidavit
• reasonable diligence in attempting personal service, and clarifying the timing and method of challenging defective

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

Transcript Highlights:

• You would hope that a person who is signing an affidavit would have read those requirements.
• But, you know, I'll ask again if you have any concerns that, you know, we're not in this affidavit lining
• This is the list of qualifications on the affidavit that the circulator is signing.
• That is part of the petitioner's affidavit page when they turn their signatures in.
• You have to sign on the affidavit. And what is the process after that?

Summary: The committee first took up executive-session votes on prior bills, adopting a House committee substitute for House Bill 2605 and then passing it 9-1, and passing House Bill 2301 by a 10-0 vote. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2124, which would standardize initiative petition forms, require circulator residency or Missouri presence, prohibit per-signature pay, limit who may challenge ballot titles to Missouri registered voters, and adjust timing for constitutional verification. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would improve clarity, reduce fraud, and keep control of the petition process in Missouri hands, while opponents argued it would add burdens, restrict speech and access to the courts, and likely face constitutional challenges. No vote was taken on HB 2124 in the transcript. The committee then heard House Bill 3383, which would require nonprofits involved in signature-gathering or political management to use E-Verify to confirm workers are U.S. citizens, with the sponsor saying it responded to Attorney General investigations into alleged use of non-citizens by signature-gathering organizations. Supporters framed it as a simple election-integrity measure, while opponents called it unnecessary, overreaching, and unsupported by evidence, arguing nonprofits should not be burdened based on unproven allegations. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• </c><00:48:53.280><c> with</c> filling out the form, an affidavit with filling out the form, an affidavit
• </c> misleading statement on that affidavit misleading statement on that affidavit &gt;&gt; to<00:49:
• </c> filling out the affidavit as well. filling out the affidavit as well. Correct. Correct.
• It whether it says affidavit<00:58:28.000><c> or</c><00:58:28.160><c> not.
• It says a written affidavit or not.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• My understanding is really limited to claims that it is a defective design or a defective product, and
• That's what we're trying to prevent here. defective design or a defective product defective design or
• </c><01:14:01.280><c> or</c> that defect is or that design defect or that defect is or that design defect
• </c> defective. I I hope that is the endgame. defective. I I hope that is the endgame.
• It was a defect. And of malfunction. It was a defect.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• To determine policyholders' net worth, the MNIGA requires them to return an affidavit with their relevant
• with</c><00:17:11.280><c> their</c><00:17:11.520><c> relevant</c><00:17:12.000><c> financial</c> affidavit
• with their relevant financial affidavit with their relevant financial information.<00:17:14.000><c>
• </c><00:17:21.439><c> is</c> That is because there are no consequences for failing to return the affidavit
• If the policyholder does not return the affidavit within 60 days, they're assumed to exceed the net worth

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• However, as stated earlier, neither Filer's affidavit nor her appeal addressed the delay in filing and
• As previously stated, staff's original assessment was that the delay in filing the affidavit was not
• addressed at all in the original, uh, affidavit or the appeal submitted on April 1st.
• Uh, you can find the original affidavit at page 496 or 479 of your binder or the appeal at 477. OK.
• , determines the filer had good cause for filing the affidavit more than 60 days after the reports were

Transcript Highlights:

• filing as a minor party or someone who's not running under a major party label can put on their affidavit
• a major party label um can put on under a major party label um can put on their<00:18:16.000><c> affidavit
• And so, um their affidavit of candidacy.
• ><00:18:24.240><c> filing</c><00:18:24.480><c> with</c><00:18:24.640><c> an</c><00:18:24.720><c> affidavit
• </c> whether they're filing with an affidavit whether they're filing with an affidavit of<00:18:25.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:01:20.439><c> effective</c> made and a not a defective effective made and a not a defective effective
• </c><00:02:00.320><c> the</c> recommendations and defecting the recommendations and defecting the effective
• I also note the defective effective date on the measure. Any comments or questions?
• </c> Nursing and I also note the defective Nursing and I also note the defective effective<00:03:21.200
• </c> measure is to pass with the defective measure is to pass with the defective effective<00:07:15.639

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met in decision-making session and took up a series of previously heard bills. SB 21 on water carriers was passed with amendments to make the inflationary cost-indexed adjustment mechanism permissive rather than required, along with technical changes and a non-defective effective date. SB 133 on energy was passed with amendments adopting PUC recommendations and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. SB 391 on recycling, creating an end-of-life lithium-ion battery management working group, was passed unamended. SB 532 on DOE medication administration in public schools was passed with amendments incorporating Hawaii State Center for Nursing proposals and a defective effective date. SB 230 on wild game meat donations was passed with technical amendments and a July 1, 2050 defective date. SB 1279 on pharmacists and telehealth supervision under the 340B program was also passed with a defective effective date of July 1, 2050. SB 1494 on optional hearing aid coverage was passed with technical amendments and a defective effective date of July 1, 2050. The committee deferred action on SB 588, which would allow self-certification for certain behind-the-meter solar systems and exempt them from FEA no-rise/no-impact declarations, citing the testimony submitted. It also deferred SB 281 on telehealth conformity with federal Medicare rules and SB 49 on prior authorization data reporting, both until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room 229. SB 838 on health insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors was passed with amendments adopting technical changes and Department of Human Services proposals, plus a defective effective date of July 1, 2050; one member noted support but urged future consideration of including Medicaid managed care. All measures acted on were adopted without objections or reservations, with Senator Richards excused from voting on the measures discussed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, what I want the Secretary to do is anybody that didn't fill out the affidavit, and we have DMV
• </c><01:34:15.760><c> And</c> filled out the the affidavit. And filled out the the affidavit.
• </c> filled out the affidavit. Okay. filled out the affidavit. Okay.
• </c><01:34:52.560><c> was</c> that to make sure that affidavit was that to make sure that affidavit was
• ,</c> saying if you filled out that affidavit, saying if you filled out that affidavit, we<01:35:00.239

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> 2026 uh we will keep the defective 2026 uh we will keep the defective effective<00:03:04.959><c>
• <00:04:59.400><c> the</c><00:04:59.759><c> effective</c> defect the effective defect the effective date
• I assume it's got a defective date. It does have a defective date.
• I assume it's got a defective date. It does have a defective date.
• okay</c><00:14:10.920><c> defective</c> does have a okay defective does have a okay defective date<00

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making and hearing sessions on February 25, 2025, on several measures. In decision-making, the committee passed with amendments SP 588 SD1, SP 1245 SD1 (pharmacists), SB 1287 (transparency), and SP 1298 SD1 (recycling), generally adopting agency-requested or technical amendments and in several cases pushing the effective date far into the future to keep the bills moving. The committee deferred SP 1149 SD1 and SP 281 SD1 for one day, and indefinitely deferred SP 1286 SD1 on motor vehicles after noting no supportive or opposing testimony and that the Office of Consumer Protection wanted to work further with the introducer. In the later hearing on consumer-protection-related measures, the committee heard testimony on SB 419 (insurance), SB 942 (rental applications), and SB 1142 (insurance proceeds). SB 419 would require auto insurance to cover replacement of a damaged child passenger restraint system; the Attorney General’s office suggested language to avoid contract impairment, and the measure was advanced with amendments. SB 942 would bar landlords from rejecting applicants solely for lack of a recent paycheck if they can show sufficient liquid assets or unearned income; testimony was largely supportive, with Realtors asking for clarifying amendments to protect their fiduciary duties, while a witness opposed those changes as an unnecessary burden on retirees and elders. SB 1142 would impose requirements on mortgage services for disbursing insurance proceeds after damage to residential property; DCCA and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement supported it, and the committee advanced it with technical amendments and a defective effective date. Across the actions, the committee repeatedly voted to pass measures with amendments, with the chair voting aye and, on SB 942, the vice chair voting with reservations over the Realtors’ amendments. No measures were rejected in the portions provided, and the committee adjourned after adopting the recommendations.

Transcript Highlights:

• Two eyewitnesses to swear an affidavit for the attorneys on here.
• </c> Two eyewitnesses to swear an affidavit Two eyewitnesses to swear an affidavit for<04:50:40.240><
• , there's no evidence that affidavits have failed to be accurate.
• If you voted and didn't have your papers, you filled out an affidavit.
• And then the affidavit system protected over 3,000 voters in the 2020 election.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Most of them operate as PSA or private school affidavits.
• Most of them operate as PSA or private school affidavits, homeschools.
• The private school affidavit already exists.
• The private school affidavit already exists.
• They already have different requirements on safety of kids. school affidavit.

Summary: The committee heard SB 1067, which would require annual math screening for kindergarten through second grade students beginning in 2028-29 to identify early numeracy difficulties and connect students to evidence-based supports. Senator Weber and supporters, including EdVoice, UC Davis researcher Charles Wilkes, and several education and community advocates, argued that California’s math performance is too low and that early screening would help close gaps before they widen. Opponents, including the California Mathematics Council, county superintendents, and the CTA, said the bill could narrow instruction, overemphasize deficit-based measures, and should instead be paired with stronger investments in teacher training and implementation of the California Mathematics Framework. Committee members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals while discussing how the screener would work and what kinds of follow-up supports would be needed. The committee also heard SB 1110 on child care subsidy administration, which would restructure funding for alternative payment programs and core contracts as the state moves to enrollment-based funding. Supporters said the bill would stabilize child care providers, improve payment timelines, and better reflect the administrative work of enrolling families and managing services; there was no opposition testimony. SB 1374, supported by the CSU and UC systems, would allow public higher education institutions to seek temporary restraining orders when credible threats are directed at a campus rather than a specific person. Supporters described recent campus threats that created safety concerns but did not fit current restraining-order law; there was no opposition. Senator Nilo presented SB 1321, which would direct the State Auditor to review remedial course use and student preparedness at selected UC and CSU campuses after a UC San Diego report showed a sharp decline in incoming students’ math readiness. Supporters argued the audit would help identify gaps in college readiness and the effects of K-12 changes, while some members raised concerns about bypassing the usual legislative audit process; the bill was held on call. The committee then took up SB 1086 on microschools, which would define microschools and direct model ordinances for local land-use regulation. Supporters said it would create a clearer path for small, individualized learning communities, but several members questioned whether the concept was sufficiently defined and whether the state had enough information to draft model ordinances; the bill was also placed on call after a quorum was established. Finally, SB 1181 was presented as a limited pilot program in Central Valley counties to connect schools with regional threat assessment centers when credible safety concerns arise. The author and supporters, including the mother of a student killed in a shooting and several students, said it would improve early intervention and communication; committee members raised privacy and federal-sharing concerns but indicated support, and the bill was moved forward on a vote once quorum was present.

Transcript Highlights:

• Does that become a sworn affidavit? It is, yes. So that's a sworn affidavit? Not an affidavit.
• Is there any sort of affidavit or any sort of documentation that would test the veracity of the claim
• The current law requires only a verification, not an affidavit, and not a witness.
• Representative Dickerson then asked what would happen after that officer or whomever takes the affidavit

Summary: The committee first took up SCR 30 by Senator Connick, which memorializes Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release unclassified Epstein-related records. Senator Connick gave personal remarks about child sexual abuse and the need to hold powerful people accountable. Representative Newell supported the resolution, and the committee reported it favorably without opposition. Next, the committee considered SCR 40 by Senator Selders, urging Congress to timely pass defense appropriations that fully fund and align with the National Defense Authorization Act. The measure was briefly explained as a statement of support for military readiness and proper appropriations, and it was moved favorably with no opposition. The main substantive discussion centered on SB 259 by Senator Barrow, which would authorize an online portal for civil protective order applications. A Supreme Court protective order registry representative explained that the portal would let domestic and dating violence survivors complete petitions online, with the same judicial review, service, and hearing process that exists now; the bill would not eliminate manual filing. Members asked about fees, guidance for applicants, verification, judicial review, public access, and the risk of false filings. The witness and several members emphasized that the process remains temporary and ex parte at the outset, that final orders are issued by judges, and that the registry is not public. A domestic violence coalition representative also testified in support. Representative Newell moved favorable, Representative Edmondson objected, and the committee reported the bill favorably by a 10-1 vote. Finally, Representative Baham presented HR 245 condemning political violence in the United States. He cited recent and historical examples of political attacks and argued that violence against public figures and activists is harmful regardless of party. Members voiced support, no one objected, and the resolution was adopted before the committee adjourned, with the chair noting it was the last meeting of the session.

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• Major design and construction defects included anti-ligature risk and corrections.
• </c><00:16:09.880><c> included</c> design and construction defects included design and construction defects
• And that's what Mark has used the term latent defect, and those are defects that you can't find until
• which I assume is a HVAC was defective which I assume is a material<00:25:00.480><c> defect</c><00:25
• </c><00:29:24.279><c> we</c> investigate and with latent defects we investigate and with latent defects

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee held an informational briefing on construction defects and operational problems at the newly opened Hawaii State Hospital Halola building, a $160 million facility with 144 beds for forensic patients. Department of Health and DAGS officials described ongoing issues identified before and after occupancy in April 2022, including anti-ligature safety defects, roof and building-envelope leaks, drainage problems, plumbing failures, HVAC corrosion and moisture-control issues, mold, and corroding materials. They said the problems have affected patient areas, showers, hallways, the gym, and other parts of the building, creating daily operational and safety challenges for staff and patients. Officials said the state believes the defects are the responsibility of the design-builder, Hensel Phelps, but that they are working with the company and its subcontractors to address the problems while preserving the state’s legal position. The Attorney General’s office said it is conducting an inquiry and asked agencies to limit comments to factual matters. Witnesses explained that some defects appear to be latent and that repairs are being documented through photos, invoices, and testimony. They also said some work is being done by Hensel Phelps and some by other contractors, with efforts to preserve evidence for possible future claims. Committee members questioned how the defects were missed during design-build inspection, whether the state should pursue litigation sooner, and how evidence would be preserved if outside contractors make repairs. Officials said the state has two funding requests pending: about $8 million for emergency repairs and about $28.8 million for longer-term repairs, for a total near $40 million, while noting that additional defects may still be discovered. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.