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• Please vote no or refrain from voting. Thank you so much. All right, we have Me Toos.
• So please vote yes.
• So please vote yes.
• Can we get a roll call vote, please?
• Can we get a roll call vote, please?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• voting on um 440 with an amendment. voting on um 440 with an amendment.
• vote favor. vote favor.
• I want to to this person electronically.
• So that’s 368,000 people, many of whom vote.
• and uh I will submit electronically and uh I will submit electronically written<01:40:59.280>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And so our students uh electronically.
• Now, I'm electronic literary material.
• >> Well, can I just, while they're coming, I didn't vote on that bill.
• >> Well, can I just, while they're coming, I didn't vote on that bill.
• >> Well, can I just, while they're coming, I didn't vote on that bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and willingness to listen to concerns as we put together House File 2433 and then also to help find votes
• also<00:00:52.160> to<00:00:52.320> help<00:00:52.559> find<00:00:52.800> votes
• to get it off also to help find votes to get it off the<00:00:53.760> floor.
• appropriation for summer electron appropriation for summer electron electronic<00:35:06.960>
• On line 171 is a one-time increase to the electronic library for Minnesota program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The next order of business is a review of our electronic meetings policy.
• Do we have a motion to adopt the policy for electronic meetings? It's been moved and seconded.
• leaders that are on this commission, we had universal—every single one was, you know, 100 percent votes
• So nothing came out of this commission with any kind of minority voting or minority report or anything
• We're not asking to have necessarily a vote at the table on what policies DMAS is recommending.

Keywords: Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Everyone, please make sure your electronic devices are turned off or on vibrate.
• Members, please vote. Members, please vote up. Wave close. Okay. That's both, but all right.

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• PLEASE SILENCE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ANYONE WHO WISHES TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON ANY OF
• OKAY, WHERE WE ARE IS WE HAVE AN AMENDMENT WHICH IS A STRIKE ALL, BUT WHAT WE WILL DO IS VOTE ON THE
• AMENDMENT AND DEPENDING UPON OUR VOTE WE WILL GO TO THE MAIN BILL.
• ALL SENATORS WERE HERE FROM THE VOTES I TOOK. ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We will get an up-or-down vote unless maybe if we sit on Ways and Means, which I think many of us do
• to go to the floor for a up or down vote to go to the floor for a up or down vote and<00:15:45.040
• We will get an up or down vote<00:16:34.880> unless<00:16:35.199> maybe<00:16:35.360>
• unless maybe if we sit on ways vote unless maybe if we sit on ways which<00:16:36.560> I<00:16
• This funding represents support of the talented and dedicated people we have. electronic health data

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health, 1183, house

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• . >> Chair Wright: REMINDER TO TURN OFF ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR PUT THEM ON SILENT MODE AND ANYONE WISHING
• BY YOUR VOTE SB 788 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY, THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS UP SENATOR TRUENOW.
• BY YOUR VOTE SB 1280 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY. THANK YOU MEMBERS.
• Sharief: I WANTED TO SAY THE ONLY REASON I WILL VOTE FOR THIS BILL IS IF SENATOR COLLINS AGREES TO RECORD
• BY YOUR VOTE SB 1282 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY, THANK YOU. A CALL COMING IN NOW AS WE ARE WRAPPING UP.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• are states that aren't members of AAMDA, so we have separate agreements with the state DMV to electronically
• are states that aren't members of AAMDA, so we have separate agreements with the state DMV to electronically
• are states that aren't members of AAMDA, so we have separate agreements with the state DMV to electronically
• your shoes on, or you had to take your shoes off, you had to take your belt off, and all of your electronics
• your shoes on, or you had to take your shoes off, you had to take your belt off, and all of your electronics

Summary: The committee held an interim study on airport security vendors, prompted by Representative Hayes’s earlier House Bill 1271, which would have restricted Oklahoma airports from contracting with third-party identity verification companies such as Clear. Hayes explained the bill stemmed from concerns raised after a December 2022 TSA letter and broader questions about whether these vendors create security risks or bypass TSA screening. The committee heard first from Clear, then Idemia, and then Tulsa International Airport, with members focusing on how identity verification works, whether it differs from TSA screening, and whether the state should regulate these services. Clear’s representative said the company provides an opt-in biometric identity verification service at airports, not physical screening, and that every passenger still goes through TSA screening. He said Clear operates in about 60 airports in roughly 40 states, has about 40,000 members in Oklahoma, and has paid more than $1.1 million to Oklahoma airports since launching in the state. Members questioned how Clear verifies IDs, whether Real ID is required, whether the company can manually override biometric checks, whether it shares data, and whether it has had security issues. Clear said it uses source corroboration with state DMV systems, does not sell data, has no manual override, and has worked with TSA on security upgrades after earlier concerns. Idemia’s representative described the company’s broader biometrics work for Oklahoma and the federal government, including fingerprint systems for the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, civilian background-check enrollment, TSA checkpoint credential authentication technology, and TSA PreCheck enrollment. She said Idemia’s role stops at identity verification and that TSA retains responsibility for screening and for decisions about who enters trusted traveler programs. Tulsa International’s COO said Clear does not replace TSA, that TSA retains exclusive authority over screening, and that the airport leases space to Clear and receives revenue from the arrangement. No vote was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and testimony.

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• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• change their vote, explain their vote? change their vote, explain their vote?
• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• Has everyone recorded their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote, explain their vote?
• wish to change their vote, explain their vote?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened on March 10, 2026, established a quorum, and began with an invocation by Reverend Damien Flowers, which was journalized without objection. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including Dr. Courtney Glickman for being named 2025 Play Therapist of the Year, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Dr. Sonja B. Santelises for her leadership of Baltimore City Public Schools, students shadowing legislators, Navy Alliance representatives, the Maryland Alliance for Advocacy for Sickle Cell, and Ms. Kimberly Body for her lupus advocacy. The Senate also journalized prior remarks about the 6888 regiment. The Finance Committee report then moved several bills forward. Senate Bill 348 would allow hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to contact, rather than only call, patients after high-risk pregnancies; its amendments were adopted and the bill was ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 390 on Wicomico County liquor licenses was laid over under the rule. Senate Bill 492, addressing massage therapy advertising and prohibiting misleading sexual-service advertising, was amended and sent to third reading. Senate Bill 562, concerning pharmacist-prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 773 would let pharmacists order certain vaccines, including intranasal flu vaccines, for self-administration and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 53, on Maryland Port Administration land acquisition notice in Anne Arundel County, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 428 would bar cost-sharing for collaborative care model services under Medicaid and private coverage and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 473 would require human trafficking awareness training for for-hire and transportation network drivers; its amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading. Senate Bill 585 would shift administration of the human relevant research fund from Health to Agriculture and was advanced. Senate Bill 606, the Easy Pass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act, would require an MDTA report on commuter plans and unused trips; its amendment was moved as the transcript ended. During debate on Senate Bill 917, which would expand the definition of audiology practice to include certain screenings and non-radiographic imaging, a senator questioned whether the bill would make Maryland the only state restricting a health occupation from performing Medicare-required screenings. The floor leader said the committee had heard that claim in testimony but had not verified it, and the senator moved to special order the bill for amendment, which was granted without objection. Most other bills were reported favorably, with committee amendments adopted without objection and several bills ordered printed for third reading.

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Chair Calatayud: PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
• THANK YOU AND I AM PROUD TO BE ABLE TO VOTE FOR IT TODAY.
• Rodriguez: YES. >> Vice Chair Simon: YES. >> Chair Calatayud: YES AND BY YOUR VOTE SEE CS FOR SB 1356
• BY YOUR VOTE SENATE BILL 892 REPORTED FAVORABLY. CONGRATULATIONS.
• DOES ANY SENATOR WISH TO BE RECORDED VOTING ON BILLS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE TODAY? ALL RIGHT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• our hospitals. ...burden and financial costs for our hospitals: things like the required use of electronic
• Eric will talk about that a little bit, and that ties into the EHR conversation, electronic health record
• Or we have electronic health records.
• We haven't talked about a lot of stuff today that we hoped we'd get to, but we have electronic health
• That was a robust vote. Thank you for...

Keywords: 916, all

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• And by your vote, CS for SB 558 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 558 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 1626 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 304 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 304 is reported favorably.

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met with a quorum and considered five bills. SB 1174, by Senator Jones, would simplify the process for transferring a family foster home license when a foster parent moves within Florida. A friendly amendment clarified that the transfer applies to the same licensed person, not a different individual, and directs DCF to prioritize amended licenses. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 558, by Chair Grall, created a framework for voluntary post-adoption contact agreements between adoptive and biological parents, including contact with siblings, with court filing and enforcement procedures. A strike-all amendment changed the child’s party status age from 14 to 12, required court filing in the adoption case, set a preponderance standard, and moved the effective date to January 1, 2026. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 1626, also by Chair Grall, was substantially revised by a strike-all addressing unaccompanied alien children reporting and custody procedures, military family child protective investigations, domestic violence shelter certification, children’s services councils, criminal-background exemptions, group home rates, subcontractor indemnification, child care licensing extensions, small residential group home fire suppression rules, and missing-child jurisdiction issues. After testimony both supporting and opposing parts of the bill, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 738, by Senator Burton, updated child care and early learning licensing rules, including expedited licensing for compliant providers, faster background screening and provisional licensure, online training/testing, exemptions for certain military and employer-provided child care, and removal of a residential insurance provision from the bill. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 304, by Senator Sharief, known as Patterson’s Law, addressed child abuse investigations involving rare genetic or metabolic conditions that can mimic abuse. The strike-all required more detailed medical analysis in reports, allowed second opinions, and set procedures for experienced physician review and judicial resolution. After extensive testimony from affected families, advocates, and DCF, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. At the end, Senators Harrell and Rouson asked to be recorded as voting favorably on additional bills, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• All members vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote.
• All those vote who desire to vote, all members vote who desire to vote.
• All those vote who desire to vote. All members vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
• All members vote. All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Berg, explain my yes vote. Yes, ma'am. Um, I am going to vote yes.
• >> explain my I vote, please. >> explain my I vote, please.
• Uh so I have those concerns, but I vote<00:22:01.600> I vote I vote I >> Senator<00:22:04.960
• >> Explain<00:22:06.640> my<00:22:06.880> vote. "Explain my vote." "Yes."
• you're a small practice your electronic you're a small practice your electronic medical<00:34:28.879

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Health Services heard Senate Bill 18, a bill described by the sponsor and podiatry witnesses as a modernization of Kentucky’s podiatry laws. The bill would recognize and regulate podiatric assistants, podiatric residents, and supervising podiatrists; allow podiatrists to supervise physician assistants in podiatry practices with approval from the relevant licensing boards; require new podiatrists licensed after January 1, 2027 to complete at least two years of residency; and extend disciplinary authority to the new categories. Witnesses said the measure would improve access to foot and ankle care, especially in rural areas, without expanding scope of practice. The Kentucky Medical Association was said to be neutral after working on the language with the sponsors. Committee members raised concerns about the meaning of “supervision,” whether it required direct or indirect oversight, and whether the bill could broaden billing or coding privileges. Dr. Roberts said supervision could mean direct supervision or indirect supervision, including being available by telephone, and noted the bill mirrors language used in allopathic PA supervision. He also said the bill would not change office staff billing roles and that podiatric assistants would not bill separately. Several senators said they supported moving the bill forward but remained concerned about workforce, cost, and scope creep. The committee adopted a committee substitute, then voted on the bill. The motion passed unanimously with favorable expression. After the vote, the committee moved on to a presentation on outpatient pediatric therapies, where providers described Medicaid reimbursement pressures, workforce turnover, and long waiting lists for children’s therapy services, but no action was taken on that presentation in the portion provided.

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• And fourth, it directs courts to protect voting access This. voting changes.
• The current vote is 3 to 2 with the chair voting aye.
• The current vote is 3 to 2 with the chair voting aye. Secretary, please... Senator Reyes.
• The current vote is three to two with the chair voting aye.
• opportunity to vote.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity. Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no. The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards. The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.

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• I would recommend an I vote. I would recommend an I vote.
• I urge a no<00:41:12.920> vote. no vote. no vote.
• and we ask for an I vote. and we ask for an I vote.
• I vote. I vote. Representative<01:30:41.840> Forrer.
• Lindsey, how do you vote? Lindsey, how do you vote?

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and spent much of the opening period on recognitions and announcements. Members welcomed students and staff from the San Luis Valley BOCES Transition Program, recognized Purple Up Day and military children at the Capitol, noted committee meetings later in the day, and observed a moment honoring former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Several members also shared personal remarks about being military children and invited colleagues to a Bible study. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 16, concerning retirement readiness and financial well-being. The sponsor said the resolution affirms Colorado’s commitment to strengthening retirement security through tools such as financial education, automatic enrollment, employer matches, and lifetime income options. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 59 ayes, 1 no, and 5 excused, with Representatives Rutnel and Lindsay listed as co-sponsors. The House next moved into special orders and considered House Bill 1233 on property tax procedures for non-residential properties. An amendment clarifying petty offense liability and appeal timelines was adopted, while another amendment on notice to property owners was defeated. Supporters said the bill adds penalties for false information, allows counties to request district court review, and improves fairness and accountability in non-residential property tax appeals; opponents argued it would impose costly new burdens on businesses. The committee report, as amended, and the bill were both adopted. The chamber also adopted Senate Bill 128, which exempts certain destination management company fees from sales and use tax. Supporters said the bill codifies current practice, clarifies the definition of destination management company, and avoids taxing services twice; the Finance Committee report was adopted first, then the bill passed. Consideration then began on House Bill 1195, which restricts the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy services. Sponsors described a multi-page amendment adding definitions, allowing certain FDA-approved AI uses, moving some provisions to the Consumer Protection Act, and clarifying liability and consent; members broadly supported the need for guardrails and patient protections, and discussion continued on additional consent language.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair votes aye. Vice Chair votes aye. Representative Amato votes aye. Representative Amato, aye.
• Voting on House Bill 441.
• Vice Chair, for the vote. Voting on House Bill 557.
• Seeing none, Vice Chair, for the vote. Voting on House Bill 716.
• Voting on House Bill 302.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Health Committee held its first hearing of 2025, with Chair Greg Takayama and Vice Chair Representative Leoy opening the meeting and outlining housekeeping rules, including a two-minute limit for testifiers and Zoom etiquette. The committee first heard HB 303 on health care preceptors. The Department of Health, Department of Taxation, University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, and several health care organizations supported the bill, saying the existing preceptor tax credit program has been successful and that expanding eligibility to additional professions and students would help address workforce shortages. In response to questions, the Department of Health said the annual tax credit cap is $1.5 million, about 650 to 670 credits are currently used each year, and the bill applies only to unpaid preceptors. The committee then moved on to HB 441, which would raise cigarette taxes. The Attorney General, Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, Hawaii Public Health Institute, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and others supported the measure as a way to reduce smoking, especially among youth, and to support tobacco control and cancer-related programs. Opponents, including the Taxpayers Protection Alliance and the Cigar Association of Hawaii, argued the tax is regressive and unreliable as a revenue source. The Department of Health noted the last cigarette tax increase was in 2011, and one witness urged a larger increase than proposed. No vote was taken on either bill in the portion of the hearing provided. The committee also heard HB 557 on telehealth. The Department of Health supported the bill so long as it did not displace executive budget priorities, and the Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency and Hawaii Primary Care Association supported it. HPCA said the bill would conform state insurance law to recent Medicare changes expanding audio-only telehealth coverage beyond mental health services, and it emphasized access for rural residents, kupuna, and people with disabilities. HMSA opposed the bill as written, saying it strayed from the intent of Act 107 and that audio-only telehealth should remain limited because of quality-of-care concerns, though it supported continued access and asked for a different amendment approach. A telehealth provider also testified that payment disparities limit provider expansion and that audio-only access remains important for patients with serious illness. The hearing ended in the excerpt before any committee action or vote on HB 557.

Transcript Highlights:

• Geren voting aye. Have all members voted? Have all members voted? The vote is 110 ayes, 36 nays.
• Vasut voting aye. Have all members voted? Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
• Little voting aye, Mr. Wu voting no, show Mr. Hunter voting aye. Have all members voted?
• Hunter voting aye. Mr. Basuit voting aye. Mr. Anchea voting no. Mr. Buckley voting aye.
• Heffner voting aye. Have all members voted? Voting aye. Have all members voted?

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and received several announcements and recognitions before moving to legislation. Members honored the UTRGV chess team for winning a share of the 2025 President’s Cup, educator Jessica Lopez, the late Jennifer Maddenly, Jeanette Valdez Duran and Mobile Blessings from the Heart, TAMAC’s 50th anniversary, and journalist Bernardine Steptoe’s retirement. The chamber also adopted motions allowing committees to meet, setting a local and consent calendar, and suspending posting rules for a Public Health hearing on SB 2721. The House then considered a long series of Senate and House bills on third reading, with many passing by wide margins. Measures included SB 906 on Ysleta del Sur Pueblo peace officers; SB 1229 designating Veterans Memorial Highway; SB 855 on foster care medical costs; SB 703 on massage therapy licensing and trafficking protections; SB 1025 on tax-increase ballot language; SB 1119 on water park liability; SB 1080 on provisional occupational licenses for people with criminal convictions; SB 929 on lien deadlines; SB 1355 on liquor sales credit disputes; SB 2231 on fee waivers for college applications; SB 1877 on Public Utility Commission data access; SB 1998 on pediatric preceptorships; and several House bills on topics such as bond forfeiture notice, health workforce planning, civil commitment counsel, expunction of contempt records, consumer transactions, nuisance birds, theft venue, military grant applications, AI cancer-detection grants, cybersecurity contract language, military-related tuition, utility recovery mechanisms, psychedelic therapy studies, teacher retirement funding transparency, election procedures, juvenile parole eligibility, and more. Some bills drew notable debate or amendments. HB 200, creating a “second look” parole process for certain juvenile offenders after 20 years, prompted extended discussion about serious offenses and juvenile rehabilitation before passing 102-4. HB 2298 on AI-assisted cancer detection passed 85-62 after the sponsor emphasized “augmented intelligence” and physician oversight. HB 5247 on utility capital recovery saw a failed amendment to require ratepayer credits, then passed. HB 3045, a franchise tax exemption for spaceport operators, initially failed 73-74 but later passed after verification showed a 70-69 result. SB 2420, regulating app stores and mobile software distribution, was postponed for later consideration after substantial debate over age verification responsibilities. Several other measures were postponed, including SB 888, SB 552, SB 17, and SB 2420, while HB 1128 on election judges carrying concealed handguns passed 85-57 after a withdrawn point of order.