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• warrant or subpoena. is a critical telecommunications program that provides cell phone, home, and internet
• AB 1271 requires broadband internet service providers to report key pricing and speed performance data
• We found that over 75% of internet connections we tested never reached the. the speed threshold to be
• Poor communities pay more for worse internet.
• In LA, the advertised cost of internet service is systematically higher in neighborhoods with higher

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• no video recording, there was no audio recording, and no recording of any type was placed on the internet
• require that all formal meetings be videographically and audio recordings be made and posted on the internet
• recording was made, no audio recording was made, and no recording of any type was placed on the internet
• their own revenues to ensure that the agencies generate enough money to cover not only the amounts identified
• Adjust informational items following each agency's bill pattern that identifies.

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• health organizations, individuals, as well as law enforcement, may use these basic testing tools to identify
• And it doesn't just necessarily focus on identifying autism.
• And it doesn't just necessarily focus on identifying autism.
• The bill requires the database to be available to the public on an internet website by July 1, 2029,
• The bill requires the database to be available to the public on an internet website by July 1, 2029,

Bills: S0132, S0418, S0646, S0820, S1734

Keywords: voting rights, felony conviction, database, Florida Commission on Offender Review, restoration of rights, autism spectrum disorder, law enforcement, communication, training, blue envelope, blue card, drug paraphernalia, narcotic testing, fentanyl, controlled substances, civil forfeiture, juvenile justice, detention, Medal of Heroism, probation officers

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously. Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.

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• On the Newspaper Association's public notice website while they research and identify a newspaper that
• We've taken it upon ourselves to identify alternative methods for notifying the public of our notices
• the fact that print culture has changed over time, and residents look first and foremost To the internet
• Having done this for more than 30 years, long before the internet ever arrived in our culture and impacted
• I'm very attuned to the Internet and my phone and iPad and everything else that I want to watch the news

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• applicable to any uh identifiable applicable to any uh identifiable entity.<00:04:45.919> Uh<
• It identifies four countries.
• It is simply a transparency bill.<00:05:30.080> It<00:05:30.479> identifies<00:05:31.600
• It identifies four countries. Uh, bill. It identifies four countries.
• > companies<00:06:10.240> now you identifying those companies now you identifying those

Bills: HB358, SB92, SB194, SB230, HB358, SB92, SB194, SB230

Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security

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• For example, during COVID shutdowns, schools started implementing laptops and internet, high-speed internet
• I think all of us know the importance of having high-speed internet.
• And at that time, internet wasn't used as much as it is now.
• for these people to access that affordable internet.
• If they can’t afford internet, they can’t pay their bills.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy opened its hearing with testimony on several broadband, towing, and rideshare-related bills. The first major issue was H. 3470/S. 2259, which would add data privacy and integrity protections for transportation network driver information. Rideshare drivers and labor advocates strongly opposed the bill, saying it would delay implementation of Question 3, which Massachusetts voters approved to give rideshare drivers a path to unionize. Drivers described low pay, deactivations, harassment, safety risks, and the need for a union to negotiate fairer working conditions. Legal and labor experts testified that the bill was largely duplicative of existing law and regulations and would unnecessarily postpone drivers’ organizing rights. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard extensive testimony on broadband affordability and access bills, including S. 2318/H. 3527 and related measures. Supporters, including legislators, digital equity advocates, senior advocates, and service providers, said low-income households need a permanent affordable broadband option after the federal Affordable Connectivity Program ended. They argued that internet access is now essential for jobs, school, health care, housing, and daily life, and supported a flat-rate low-income plan around $15 per month with protections such as no installation fees or termination fees. Opponents from cable and wireless industry groups argued the bills would impose artificial price mandates, discourage investment, and reduce consumer choice, noting that providers already offer discounted programs. The committee also heard support for broadband deployment and pole-attachment streamlining bills, with providers and municipal broadband advocates saying permitting delays and pole access bottlenecks slow expansion and raise costs. Additional testimony covered H. 3566, which would exempt municipal broadband projects from surety bond requirements, and towing-related bills including S. 2235, H. 3507, H. 3516, and H. 3482. Insurance and anti-fraud witnesses supported stronger towing protections, saying some towers charge excessive fees and hold vehicles hostage, while one witness urged broader consumer safeguards. The hearing ended after the chairs shortened testimony to fit the room schedule, asked for final comments on remaining bills, and then adjourned by motion and voice vote.

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• disconnected from the internet. disconnected from the internet.
• So, what the Admiral has done is he's identified a concerns.
• Now, he's also identified the have.
• put out on the internet. concerned about that. concerned about that.
• <00:26:21.480> to some of the areas you just identified to some of the areas you just identified

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:36 Homeland Security: 00:03:46 Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership: 00:36:29, 958, all

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• increased business through the internet increased business through the internet and<00:11:22.000
• that are used exclusively for internet that are used exclusively for internet um<03:10:57.920>
• but under the covers uh it on internet but under the covers uh those<03:12:01.399> internet<03
• <03:21:03.600> access federal law bars taxing internet access federal law bars taxing internet
• to identify emerging trends and areas of growth within specific communities.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts. Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs. Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.

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• website in an easily identifiable and accessible location. measure that will allow the public to see
• And on the third day, he went back and bought his internet store-bought, his internet... bought AR-15
• I'm up and want to make certain that we identify. someone who's been impacted by these statistics.
• And I understand these reading devices do not require internet connectivity.
• Is there an exclusion regarding Internet?

Bills: SJR57, SCR8, SB8, SB14, SB24, SB108, SB112, SB125, SB213, SB251, SB315, SB318, SB371, SB378, SB379, SB472, SB487, SB502, SB513, SB565, SB621, SB650, SB689, SB707, SB710, SB761, SB763, SB815, SB854, SB875, SB896, SB916, SB925, SB958, SB961, SB965, SB973, SB987, SB990, SB995, SB1006, SB1018, SB1019, SB1024, SB1026, SB1146, SB1194, SB1198, SB1253, SB1330, SB1343, SB1362, SB1379, SB1497, SB1498, SB1527, SB1532, SB1547, SB1596, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SCR22, SCR12, SCR8, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB925, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB815, SB1379, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB502, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB24, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB761, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB896, SB1352, SB973, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB1547, SB961, SB1038, SB513, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1198, SB1146, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SJR37, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• Please identify yourself for the record and begin. Thank you, Madam Chair, committee.
• If you are available, if you could identify yourself and begin your testimony.
• They've been doing it for over 30 years, since the inception of the internet in 1993.
• They've been doing it for over 30 years, since the inception of the internet in 1993.
• They've been doing it for over 30 years, since the inception of the internet in 1993.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• phone users were still using plain old telephone service or landline service on the traditional internet
• Whereas now many users also use other forms of voice service including mobile voice and voice over internet
• soon going to connect 27,000 Californians who were unserved to actually have reliable affordable internet
• I touch upon, the California Teleconnect Fund which is a program that provides 50% discount for internet
• Leveraging all available resources to accelerate broadband expansion and ensure equitable and internet

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• AT THE NEWSPAPER OR TELEVISION STATION PLACES A REPORT ON THE INTERNET AND LATER LEARNS INFORMATION ON
• REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE FALSE INFORMATION AND RETAINS THE PRIVILEGE NO MATTER HOW LONG REMAINS ON THE INTERNET
• THE BILL SIMPLY PROVIDES OF A NEWSPAPER OR TELEVISION STATION PLACE IS A STORY ON THE INTERNET AND LATER
• PROVIDES THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS BEGINS TO RUN FROM THE LAST DAY OF THE FALSE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET
• LET'S BETTER EDUCATE THE YOUTH ON INTERNET SAFETY. I GREW UP WITH THE INTERNET.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And tragically, it's very pervasive on the internet.
• Audit aimed at identifying designs and features contributing to its spread.
• The act covers more than just personally identifiable information.
• That's a big task these days given to the Internet.
• It's just rapidly changed because of the internet.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to reproductive access, child safety online, immigration enforcement in schools, health privacy, location data, digital provenance, reparations, and age assurance. AB 54 would protect the medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and others from liability; AB 1137 would strengthen reporting and enforcement tools for child sexual abuse material on social media; AB 49 would limit ICE activity at California public schools; AB 82 would expand privacy and safety protections for gender-affirming care patients and providers; AB 1355 would restrict the collection, use, and sale of precise location data; AB 853 would expand provenance requirements for AI-generated and authentic content; AB 62 would create a pathway for restitution for racially biased eminent domain takings; and AB 1043 would create a device-based age assurance framework for online services. Supporters generally framed the bills as necessary responses to current harms: reproductive rights advocates emphasized California’s role as a safe haven; child safety witnesses described the persistence and re-victimization caused by CSAM online; immigrant rights and education advocates said schools should remain safe from immigration enforcement; health and LGBTQ+ advocates stressed privacy and safety risks tied to tracking and harassment; privacy and consumer groups backed limits on location data and stronger provenance tools; and reparations advocates said AB 62 would help address historic injustices. Opposition came from family policy, tech, business, law enforcement, and industry groups, who raised concerns about safety claims, constitutional issues, implementation burdens, transparency, law enforcement access, and the need to preserve existing privacy frameworks and voluntary standards. The committee members largely expressed support for the policy goals while noting implementation concerns on some measures. Several members asked for or were offered coauthor status on bills. AB 1137, AB 54, AB 49, AB 82, AB 1355, AB 853, and AB 62 all received do-pass votes to Appropriations, with some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. AB 1355 and AB 853 were advanced with amendments or ongoing work promised with opponents, and AB 1043 was presented with discussion of possible amendments on parental consent and age assurance details, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• observation having identifying observation having identifying information,<00:13:24.639> habits
• <00:24:22.799> Um, internet? Um, internet?
• Uh we identify equipment of attachment.
• So, um pervasiveness of the internet.
• Most recently in Gofftown and internet.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So illicit material on the internet. Another category for a policy recommendation is AI literacy.
• What additional operational areas had you identified as candidates for AI implementation?
• What additional operational areas had you identified as candidates for AI implementation?
• What additional operational areas had you identified as candidates for AI implementation?
• Advanced language models can systematically analyze Florida's entire regulatory framework and identify

Summary: The subcommittee met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in Florida government. Panelists from Worldwide Technology, OpenAI, the James Madison Institute, and the Florida Digital Service described AI as a tool to improve efficiency, constituent services, fraud detection, translation, HR workflows, public safety, and regulatory review, while emphasizing that AI should supplement rather than replace workers. They also stressed the importance of data readiness, workforce training, governance, and having existing technology systems and policies in place before broader deployment. Members asked about public records concerns, vendor vetting, model integrity, and how to balance innovation with privacy and security. Chief Schoonover said agencies are already using or exploring AI in areas such as Medicaid analysis, environmental data, emergency management, tax forms, and child support, and noted that the Digital Service publishes prohibited vendor and application lists. OpenAI discussed its red teaming, safety evaluations, privacy controls, and government products such as ChatGPT Gov, and said it does not train on personal data or target users with ads. The committee also discussed concrete examples of efficiency gains, including reduced call times, faster translation turnaround, and streamlined HR classification work, as well as concerns about job disruption and constituent access. In closing, members raised data center infrastructure and energy needs, with panelists noting that AI depends on substantial compute, power, cooling, and utility capacity. The chair concluded by encouraging continued dialogue and noting that future AI legislation should be targeted to specific problems rather than overly broad.

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• identify identify um<00:41:23.880> it's<00:41:24.880> it's<00:41:25.280> also<00
• <02:24:52.880> and constant searching of the internet and constant searching of the internet
• <02:31:31.720> we're uh pornography with the internet we're uh pornography with the internet
• have unrestricted access to the internet have unrestricted access to the internet on<02:31:42.000
• on some of the devices for identifying on some of the devices for identifying what<02:37:05.160>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available. Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked. Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• assets that are widely traded in the US today, almost none create a legal relationship with an identifiable
• But it can mean that if a stablecoin issuer identifies that a particular amount of stablecoin is at an
• All right, so then you look at the internet.
• The internet, we can look at and say, it's amazing opportunities that it's unlocked.
• The Internet didn't create that. But we don't ban the Internet.

Keywords: Digital Assets, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Legislation, Bipartisan, Consumer Protection, Regulatory Framework, Financial Innovation, Testimony

Summary: The inaugural meeting of the Digital Assets Subcommittee brought a wave of excitement and anticipation regarding the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. Chair Lummis expressed gratitude towards Senator Scott for establishing the subcommittee, indicating a commitment to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers. Members discussed the necessity for a bipartisan legislative framework to regulate digital asset markets effectively while outlining the potential benefits such legislation could have on enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining payments. The meeting featured expert testimonies from key figures in the digital asset industry, highlighting the importance of creating clear regulatory guidance for digital assets to foster innovation without compromising consumer protections.

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• The program has yet to connect a single American to high-speed Internet after 1,241 days.
• I also learned the value of a simple internet connection.
• If confirmed, I will work with Congress and the administration to expand access to high-speed Internet
• I know that there are a number of proposals on the table, whether it comes from identifying a specific
• Thanks to the E-rate, thousands of schools in the United States now have high-speed internet access.

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• <00:31:45.120> They<00:31:45.440> thought internet was a passing fad.
• They thought internet was a passing fad.
• It's designed to support internet-scale applications for billions of users.
• fragility of today's internet fragility of today's internet infrastructure<00:36:25.760> um
• We see that 18 to 17% identify Republican or Democrat. That's a coin toss, right?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions. Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets. The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.

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• identify those that have writings. identify those that have writings.
• So, with an internet service provider.
• <01:10:39.360> service contract with a certain internet service contract with a certain internet
• <01:26:17.199> identif would go in to try to identify identif would go in to try to identify
• <01:27:05.120> what opportunity to register identify what opportunity to register identify

Keywords: 1191, senate, all