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• could so through vertical integration could so through vertical integration the<03:01:28.239>
• We also have a number of integrated sites in Nashua and Derry, as well as a mobile health unit.
• We take the program integrity seriously.
• We just voted on the amendment. I moved on to pass, so actually we want to reconsider that.
• Is there any further discussion before we call the vote?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:00:58.519> Madam 9:00 at 8:55 we will take a vote Madam 9:00 at 8:55 we will take a vote
• He urged them to vote no on HB 4. Thank you. Dr.
• He urged a no vote on HB 4. Thank you.
• and I vote and I vote no<00:56:24.760> chair<00:56:25.119> Tipton<00:56:26.520>
• ><00:57:23.480> passes<00:57:23.839> with votes and four no votes passes with votes and

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education met to consider House Bill 4, relating to postsecondary education. Before taking up the bill, the committee adopted a committee substitute. The substitute removed language creating a private right of action and immunity provisions, added a definition of “indoctrinate,” revised language tied to the Attorney General, and added a new section directing the Auditor of Public Accounts to review compliance every four years. If an institution is found out of compliance, it would have 180 days to cure the issue or become ineligible for formula funding increases in the following fiscal year, with an opportunity to petition the Attorney General. The substitute also added language barring licensing authorities from requiring diversity, equity, and inclusion training as a condition of initial or renewal licensure. Representative Decker presented the bill as an effort to end what she described as unconstitutional DEI practices in Kentucky’s postsecondary system and to refocus colleges on academic instruction, equal opportunity, and affordability. She argued that DEI offices and initiatives have cost taxpayers heavily and have not improved enrollment outcomes for low-income and underrepresented students. Michael Frasier, testifying in support, framed the bill as an equal-protection measure rather than simply an anti-DEI bill, saying it targets preferential treatment and discrimination while exempting traditional civil-rights compliance offices such as Title IX, disability, and other anti-discrimination functions. He also argued that the bill aligns with recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent and that Kentucky should shift toward socioeconomic-based approaches. Several members raised concerns about the bill’s assumptions and effects. Representative Willner questioned the claim that DEI initiatives caused enrollment declines and asked why the state would not make such programs more inclusive instead of eliminating them. Representative Stalker argued that the bill ignored decades of exclusion in higher education and asked what would replace DEI efforts aimed at closing achievement gaps and preventing brain drain. Supporters responded that the bill addresses unconstitutional preferences and that the state should move toward equal treatment and socioeconomic factors rather than race-based criteria. After discussion, the committee substitute was adopted, and the committee continued consideration of House Bill 4.

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• This, um, and I'm going to request a roll call vote on that DE5, and I would ask you to please explain
• This, um, and I'm going to request a roll call vote on that DE5, and I would ask you to please explain
• To be clear, a vote against this DE would be a vote against a focus on preventing fraud in the first
• votes for this idea to become law. votes for this idea to become law.
• And I hope I can earn your vote in a future hearing.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Hopefully, we win the race of the first policy bill voted off the floor.
• Alright, with that, we will go straight to a vote to amend it.
• Please vote now. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
• I respectfully request your yes vote. Thank you for your consideration.
• And with that, I would ask for your yes vote. For a yes vote, is that correct? I am indeed.

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• And so, yes, the same way that that is integrated with wholesalers for all producers...
• The same way that that is integrated with wholesalers for all producers, those same processes would apply
• I urge a yes vote on Assembly Bill 404.
• Vote yes on AB 404. Thank you. Good morning, Chair and members of the committee.

Keywords: 909, all

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• The integrity, a byproduct of that, is Justice of the Peace.
• So I think the merit pay raise helps me vote for your bill. So I appreciate it.
• The legislature has sought to correct that on four prior occasions and has voted to expand the definition
• Meanwhile, development is underway in Texas, of course, for a fully integrated stock exchange, an initiative

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1574 by Senator Zaffirini, which would codify the Texas Judicial Council’s Centers of Excellence Program for courts and judges. Testimony from judges and the Office of Court Administration emphasized that the program promotes transparency, procedural fairness, mentoring, and public trust. A committee substitute expanded eligibility to justices of the peace and municipal judges and removed a merit-pay reference to eliminate fiscal impact. After quorum was established, the committee adopted the substitute and later voted it out favorably, though it was not certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard SB 2774 by Senator Hinojosa, which would amend the Tax Code’s retail trade definition to include industrial uniform and linen rental businesses so they qualify for the lower franchise tax rate. Supporters said the change would put rental textile businesses on equal footing with other rental industries and help Texas employers and customers. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate. Members then considered SB 1211 by Senator Perry, which would broaden the existing fracking-related sales tax exemption for equipment used with non-fresh water sources, including recycled, produced, and brine water. The bill’s supporters argued it would conserve freshwater and reduce litigation over water definitions, while the Comptroller’s office discussed the fiscal note and production-related revenue effects. The committee also heard SB 2873 and SB 2900, both by Senator Kolkhorst and presented by Senator Nichols; SB 2873 would require electronic filers to file electronically, and SB 2900 would eliminate certain Comptroller-related advisory committees and boards. Both were later adopted in committee substitute form and reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HJR 4, sponsored by Senator Parker, proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit new taxes on securities transfers or financial transaction processing. Supporters said it would protect investors, especially retirees, and help position Texas as a financial center. The committee voted to report HJR 4 favorably to the full Senate. In each recorded vote after quorum was present, the measures passed with nine ayes and no nays.

Transcript Highlights:

• If no questions, voice vote.
• My vote today reflects that responsibility. It is not a vote against my faith.
• Lambert changed from voting yes to voting no. Ms. Snyder-Hall changed from voting yes to voting no.
• Short, not voting. Mr. Schult, not voting. Mr. Smith, yes. Mr. Smith, not voting. Ms.
• Short, not voting. Mr. Schult. Mr. Schult, not voting. Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith, not voting. Mr. Smith.

Summary: The House convened on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, and moments of silence for Gerlindy Lancelotti and Iva Durham. Members then took up a long agenda of bills and resolutions, including consent calendar items and several measures related to agriculture, lottery reporting, health care, fire service membership standards, inmate work, telecommunications, rent increases, youth camp licensing, primary elections, respiratory care practice, and marriage equality. The chamber also heard extended debate on Senate Bill 233, concerning removal of snow and ice from vehicles, and on House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary while barring participation in both parties’ primaries. Among the notable actions, House Concurrent Resolution 157 passed as amended, directing the State Lottery to report on options to support traditional lottery retailers. Senate Bill 53, preserving the Delaware Farm to Community Program if federal support declines, passed unanimously. Senate Bill 307, giving the Public Service Commission authority to designate eligible Lifeline carriers, and Senate Bill 339, clarifying advance health care directives, also passed. Senate Bill 235, removing a sunset on manufactured home rent increase calculations, passed, as did Senate Bill 325 after House Amendment 1 narrowed disqualifying offenses for fire service membership and adjusted related background-check rules. Senate Bill 309, discharging remaining incarceration-cost balances, and Senate Bill 324, addressing constable-related firearm permit provisions, both passed. The chamber tabled Senate Bill 233 once to consider a proposed amendment for trucks and other hard-to-clear vehicles, but the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended by the Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 19, directing DHSS to study strategies to reduce health care costs, was tabled pending legal review. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry, passed after extensive floor debate and personal statements from members on both sides. Senate Bill 293, creating a licensure pathway for summer camps to participate in purchase-of-care, passed after House Amendment 1. House Bill 188 on open primary access for unaffiliated voters passed 22-17, and Senate Bill 94, concerning respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery, passed after House Amendment 2. The transcript ends as the House begins consideration of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404.

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• Any no votes?
• Any no votes? >> or rep Hussy reservations? Any no votes?
• Any no votes?
• >> No vote for Republic. Any other no >> No vote for Republic. Any other no votes?
• votes? votes? >> No. >> No. >> No.

Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• A vote in support of SB 1090 is a vote that is pro-recovery A vote in support of SB 1090 is a vote that
• If I said yes, do we go just vote? We'll still vote on it.
• We'll still vote on it. do we go just go vote we'll still vote on it you would have a we'd have a roll
• Yes, for just a vote on the vote. Yeah, this is now we're reconsidering. It's a repeat vote now.
• You're gonna vote. You're gonna vote. We'll go. We'll go. Uh, we're gonna, you're gonna vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And by your vote, Senate Bill, 7024 is reported favorably. Next.
• And by your Vote CS for SB 166, is reported favorably or go back to tab.
• And by your Vote CS for SB 162. 64 is reported favorably. Next.
• And by your Vote CS for SB 472. Is reported favorably. Next.
• I would like to be voted in the affirmative on tab 5, please. Any other senators.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That's a NIBIN station, which is a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network.
• That's a NIBIN station, which is a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network.
• That's a NIBIN station, which is a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network.
• That's a NIBIN station, which is a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network.
• That's a NIBIN station, which is a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Minnesota Department of Administration on the governor’s capital budget requests. Commissioner Tamara Grundal described the state’s deferred maintenance backlog, saying Minnesota owns more than 4,800 buildings across 19 agencies, with an estimated replacement value of $11.2 billion and about $2.2 billion in deferred maintenance. She urged continued bonding support for asset preservation, CAPRA emergency repair funding, Capitol Complex security upgrades recommended by the ACAS advisory committee, and a budget-neutral account to help leverage federal funds for renewable energy storage and electric vehicle projects at state facilities. Members asked follow-up questions about prior security spending and CAPRA use. The commissioner said some 2018 security funds were used for items such as bollards, projectile-resistant glass, key card readers, and security kiosks, but specific details would be provided offline. On CAPRA, staff said recent projects included public safety upgrades, correctional facility repairs, water main and sewer work, roof repairs, lift station repairs, and boiler and steam trap replacements. The commissioner said the account has recently been used heavily, with about $1.9 million remaining, and estimated a typical target range of roughly $3 million to $5 million based on past spending and expected emergencies. A staffer said they did not know whether bonds had been issued ahead of time to fund the reserve and would follow up. The committee then heard from the Department of Public Safety on BCA capital projects. Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Superintendent Drew Evans said the governor’s proposal includes a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory in Mankato, expansion of BCA regional office and lab space, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters using trunk highway cash. Evans said the Mankato project is needed because of growth in DNA analysis, digital evidence, controlled substances, cyber tips, and sexual assault kit testing, and because the current St. Paul facility is over capacity. He said the new regional facility would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for scientists and law enforcement, support training, and improve evidence intake and crime scene response in southern Minnesota. Senator Pappas questioned the increase in the Mankato project cost from about $48 million to $68.6 million. Evans said the increase was driven by rising construction costs and additional specialized laboratory and support-space needs identified during design work with the Department of Administration. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• 189 voting day, 158 voting nay. 189 voting day, 158 voting nay.
• >> 197 voting nay. 159 voting nay. >> 197 voting nay. 159 voting nay.
• House will tend to stand to the to vote. House will tend to stand to the vote. vote. vote.
• The House will stand to the vote. 183 voting yea, 170 voting nay.
• <02:39:59.359> The 183 voting yay. 170 voting nay. The 183 voting yay. 170 voting nay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We're certainly reviewing the application as we're integrating more technological solutions and we'll
• um reviewing the application<00:06:37.759> as<00:06:38.000> we're<00:06:38.240> integrating
• <00:06:38.720> into application as we're integrating into application as we're integrating
• So you need a vote to approve the manual change, and this is going to supersede the manual.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The JLCAR June meeting opened with the pledge, approval of the prior minutes, and adoption of the consent calendar after one Fish and Game item was pulled for separate consideration. The committee then reordered the regular calendar and postponed an HHS item at the agency’s request because work was still ongoing. The committee next considered OPLC item 2547, concerning amendments to licensure and discipline forms for regulated professions. Members raised concerns that the application was still too geared toward health professions and that renewal forms should be shorter, but the agency said it was moving toward a dynamic online form that would collapse irrelevant questions. The committee concluded the issue was more about agency operations than policy and adopted the rule. For DNCR item 2551, on rules for the Adopt-a-Park volunteer program, staff explained the agency had been operating the program under statute but had realized rules were required and had been using DOJ review in the meantime. Committee members noted the agency had not followed the rulemaking requirement but was now correcting it, and the rule was approved. Fish and Game item 2570, on electronic OHRV and snowmobile registration applications, drew discussion over whether the online process should be processed in five days to match mail-in applications or remain at ten days; the agency cited workload and file-transfer delays, and the committee adopted a conditional approval with an oral amendment leaving the ten-day timeframe in place for now. In other business, staff described a planned upgrade to the committee’s agency portal and database workflow, moving from email submissions to an online portal with better form validation and document upload features. Members supported the modernization and approved the manual change, with implementation expected after agency sign-up and training later in the summer.

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• I do believe Representative Larson left uh committee votes here.
• This is a roll call vote for House Bill 145 as amended. Representative Banks is excused.
• Representative Larson left the absentee vote of aye. Representative McCann.
• This is a roll call vote for Senate File 11. Representative Banks is excused.
• Representative Larson left absentee vote of aye. Representative McCann, aye.

Bills: SF0095, SF0107, SF0112

Keywords: driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, motor vehicle, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers, vehicle fees, public records, license plates, replacement cycle, vehicle registration, motor vehicles, state fees, 916, all

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• We have several matters on our discussion calendar as well as several matters on our vote-only calendar
• We're really thinking about the way that AI technologies can be integrated into the college-level writing
• items on our vote-only calendar.
• We'll take up the vote-only items. Items on our vote-only calendar include items 6 through 17.
• Oh, we'll take the votes and then continue on with our agenda. My apologies.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an update on the California Education Learning Lab, which the administration wants to move from the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation to the Government Operations Agency and fund at $4 million annually. The Learning Lab and a UC Davis faculty lead described intersegmental grants supporting teaching innovation, including an AI-focused project involving UC, CSU, and community college faculty. The Department of Finance supported the proposal as a way to align higher education and workforce efforts, while the LAO recommended rejecting it, arguing the work is hard to scale, overlaps with existing campus and segment-wide professional development, and could be wound down to save General Fund dollars. Members questioned the program’s outcomes, administrative costs, and whether it fills a gap not already covered elsewhere; the item was held open. The committee then considered funding for the new Office of Civil Rights in GovOps to implement AB 715 and SB 48, with a request for $3.5 million in 2026-27 and $2.8 million ongoing. Administration staff said the office has been set up, positions posted, and space and equipment secured, but acknowledged that detailed program guidance cannot yet be developed until subject-matter staff are hired. The LAO had no concerns, but several senators raised concerns about the office’s placement in GovOps, the lack of guidance for schools, the pending litigation and possible follow-on legislation, and whether the staffing structure matches the workload across different discrimination categories. The administration said it would coordinate with the Department of Education, develop outreach and guidance once staff are in place, and shift resources as needed based on workload. The item was held open. After public comment supporting the California Education Interagency Council, the subcommittee voted to approve several vote-only items: items 11 through 17 were approved unanimously, and items 6 through 10 were approved on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Nilo voting no. The committee then heard from the Office of Data and Innovation, which requested five positions and $1.25 million in reimbursement authority to expand its digital service delivery work. ODI described projects using data science and iterative design to improve state services, including reducing unauthorized EBT transactions and forecasting water system outages; the LAO had no concerns, and members expressed support while asking about privacy protections and data safeguards for vendor AI tools. The item was held open. Finally, the Department of Technology presented on the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, describing progress on the statewide open-access network, including 423 miles already active, more than 70% permitted, and a selected operator, Skyline Technology Solutions, to handle day-to-day operations. The LAO noted most of the $3.8 billion in appropriated funds is already encumbered and raised concerns about the new three-party structure, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability. Members pressed CDT on completion timelines, the need for a two-year extension of the encumbrance period, the legal basis for the operator arrangement, revenue projections, and oversight of the out-of-state operator. CDT said it expects about 5,300 miles completed by December 2026, with some work slipping into 2027, and said it will continue annual reports and quarterly advisory committee updates. The item remained under discussion.

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• Today I'm here to speak to you about House Bill 3662, which enhances the safety and integrity of Texas
• In closing, I ask the committee to vote yes. on House Bill 2354.
• I stand before you today to advocate for the integration of ethnic studies as a choice within our high
• for the children of Texas and the Republic when they voted in the four courses.
• And we would recommend voting against the bill. Thank you. Members, any questions for this witness?

Bills: HB178, HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381

Keywords: efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise

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• Yeah well they were supposed to represent about 3% of the spend and as we've seen the vertical integration
• I guess the question for PBMs is they go out and package they have got vertical integration, they have
• They're huge corporations, they are vertically integrated, they have PBMs, they have plans.
• demands that we strengthen the verification of key eligibility criteria to maintain... maintain its integrity
• I would respectfully ask the members of the committee to vote yes for this bill.

Bills: SB502, SB513, SB622, SB670, SB731, SB732, SB916, SB961, SB1122

Keywords: SB 502, Texas peace officers, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC Office of Inspector General, OIG investigators, law enforcement classification, Schedule C, state employee benefits, injury benefits, peace officer status, commissioned officers, state auditor classification, Government Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, human services, health and human services, law enforcement compensation, public employee benefits, Texas state law enforcement, child welfare

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• members, hear testimony from invited witnesses, followed by testimony from the public, and then we will vote
• SJR 5, if approved by the Texas voters, again, the voters get a vote on this, the public, the people
• This time I'm going to work on that real hard to see if I can get that one more vote, but the House and
• Measures passed by 84 and 85% of the vote and prior to that.
• It's the spirit and intent of the constitutional rights and the integrity of this process.

Bills: SB9, SB1047, SB1048, SJR17, SJR49, SB40, SJR1, SJR5, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 1

Keywords: bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking

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• votes will be conducted as five<06:36:42.000> minute<06:36:42.240> votes.
• This is a 15minute vote. vote. vote. Here<06:37:30.638> we<06:37:30.878> go.
• Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a five-minute vote.
• They couldn't vote for it. And you know why they couldn't vote for it?
• Democrats voted against the middle class, while Republicans voted for it. Republicans voted for it.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• >> Yes. >> And chair votes yes.
• con- continued voting or something. con- continued voting or something.
• . vote. vote.
• to possibly vote. to possibly vote.
• do the house vote and we'll move on. do the house vote and we'll move on.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference first took up House Bill 158 on public inspection of absentee ballot lists. The Senate explained that its amendment replaced the original bill with a requirement that the Secretary of State review absentee ballot data after each general election and report findings to the committees of jurisdiction, focusing on unusual patterns such as multiple ballots sent to the same address. After a brief caucus, the House agreed to the Senate position, and members voted individually to concur. The committee then discussed House Bill 281, which concerns making the electronic voter checklist available in a sortable format. The main dispute was whether the public list should include the mailing address where an absentee ballot was sent if it differs from the voter’s registered address. The Senate argued that including mailing addresses could expose where voters actually live or are away from home and could create safety concerns, while the House argued the information could help candidates reach voters and was not primarily a fraud measure. The parties also discussed a related nursing home verification provision and record-retention/public-records questions. After caucusing, the House agreed to the Senate’s position with the added nursing home signing language, and the committee closed the bill on consent. House Bill 340, concerning electioneering by public employees, was then taken up with a Senate amendment that narrowed the definition of electioneering by tying it to existing statutory language, added a prohibition on expressly or primarily political surveys, and created a civil penalty option alongside the misdemeanor penalty. Senators and representatives debated whether the penalties should be mandatory or discretionary and how the language would apply to certain categories of public employees. After further clarification and caucus, the House accepted the Senate’s amended replace-all language, and the committee closed HB 340. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 1062, authorizing the Secretary of State to conduct random audits of citizenship qualifications of registered voters. The Senate explained that its changes removed the need for a permanent audit power by allowing records to be checked against databases and by requiring identification for registration going forward, which is why it added a sunset clause. The House member objected to the sunset and wanted the authority to continue indefinitely, and discussion continued as the transcript ended.