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• The Senate is back in session. Senator Wirth. Thank you, Madam President.
• in the Senate.
• Senator Spence-Azell, Senator Townsend, Senator Box, Senator Scott, and Senator Sanchez, and others.
• Senate Bill 282, introduced by Senator Cervantes.
• Senate Bill 283. Senate Bill 284. Senate Bill 287.

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• [Music] The Senate will come to order. Senator Muhammad. Mr.
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• Senator Miller votes I and Senator Senator Miller votes I and Senator Miller<01:13:12.480> votes
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• Senator rest will you Senator rest will you yield<01:18:04.159> Senator yield Senator yield Senator

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• Senator Boone. Here. Senator Bratt. Here. Senator Brantley. Here. Senator Campos. Senator Savant.
• Senator O'Malley. Senator Padilla. Senator Paul. Senator Pinto. Senator Pope. Senator Ramos.
• Senator Sanchez. Senator Scott. Senator Cedillo-Lopez. Senator Sharer. Senator Shendo.
• Senator Scott votes no. Senator Cedillo-Lopez passes. Senator Scherr votes yes.
• , Senator Scott (member_12267) voting no, Senator Woods (member_12618) voting no, Senator Sherry (questionable

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• Senator Dibble brings us Senate File 1082.
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• Senator Alston? Present. Senator Angius? Here. Senator Epstein? Present. Senator Fernandez?
• Senator Finchem? Here. Senator Kuby? Senator Kuby? Here. Senator Werner? Senator Kavanagh? Here.
• Senator Hayes. Senator Epstein. Senator Fernandez. Aye. Senator Finchem. Senator Kuby.
• Senator Epstein? Yes. Senator Fernandez? Senator Finchem? Senator Kuby? Aye. Senator Leach?
• Senator Alston? No. Senator Angius? Aye. Senator Epstein? Senator Epstein? No. Senator Angius?

Bills: SB1088, SB1156, SB1157, SB1169, SB1245, SB1273, SB1330, SB1332, SB1391, SB1498, SB1531, SB1550, SB1598, SB1677, SB1707, SB1811, SB1818

Keywords: cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care

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• Senator Lucero.
• , Senator Draheim, and Senator Champion.
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• Senate Services correctly printed Senate Joint Resolution 8 and 9, correctly engrossed Senate Bill 4
• Senator<00:23:35.039> Wallace. Senator Wallace. Senator Wallace.
• Co-sponsors, Senator Exum. Co-sponsors, Senator Exum.
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• >> Senator<01:37:48.719> Mav. >> Senator Mav. >> Senator Mav.

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• Senate will come to order.
• However, the Senate does have some business to do, and just a For right now, however, the Senate does
• The Senate will be in a brief recess. The Senate will be in a brief recess.
• The same senator moves that the Senate do now adjourn.
• The same senator moves that the Senate do now adjourn.

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Summary: The Senate met in informal session, beginning with recognition of the Masconomet Regional High School girls varsity soccer team, the 2004 MIAA Division 2 state champions, along with coaches, staff, and visiting House members. Senators offered praise for the team’s accomplishments and presented citations, noting the chamber was in informal session to satisfy the constitutional requirement to meet every 72 hours and to handle limited procedural business before a later budget debate. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Christian Jose Fildago Barros, a young child who had battled a rare neuroblastoma and died on January 13. A moment of silence was observed in his memory. The main legislative action concerned House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. Senator Rodrigues offered an amendment to replace the bill’s text with Senate Document 16, and the Senate suspended the rules to take up an order setting the bill for a second reading on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with amendments due electronically by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11. The order was adopted, placing H.58 on the Orders of the Day for Wednesday. The Senate also adopted an order to meet again on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in formal session, then adjourned.

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• Senator Bolick here. Senator Finchem here. Senator Hatathlie. Senator Ortiz. Thank you. Here.
• Senator Boy: aye. Senator Vincum: aye. Senator Hemp: aye. Senator Hempany: no. Senator Qee.E.: no.
• Senator Bolick? Aye. Senator Finchem? Aye. Senator Hatathlie? No. Senator Kuby?
• Senator Bolick? Aye. Senator Finchem? Aye. Senator Hatathlie? No. Senator Kuby? No. Senator Rogers?
• Senator Finchem? Aye. Senator Finchem? Senator McHughy? No. Senator Kuby? Aye. Senator Warkese? No.

Bills: HB2028, HB2047, HB2136, HB2244, HB2364, HB2406, HB2415, HB2557, HB2573, HB2589, HB2720, HB2749, HB2825, HB2861, HB2862, HB2870, HB2970, HB4070, HB4117, HCR2004, HCR2051

Keywords: community restitution, homelessness, indigence, court assessments, monetary obligations, forcible entry, detainer, writ of restitution, criminal trespass, judgment enforcement, civil terrorism, disorderly conduct, vandalism, political activism, public order, subversion, government security, evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights

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• Chair Yarborough, Vice Chair Burton, Senator Berman, Senator DeSigley, Senator Gates, Senator Hooper,
• Senator Leak, Senator Osgood, Senator Pasadomo, Senator Polsky, Senator Trumbull, Cormell, quorum is
• Senator Hooper? Yes. Senator Leake? Senator Osgood? Senator Pasadema? Senator Polsky?
• Senator DeSigley, Senator Gates, Senator Hooper, Senator Leake, yes.
• Senator DeSigley? Senator Gates? Senator Hooper? Yes. Senator Leak? Senator Osgood?

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part; supporters said it would expand provider options amid a shortage of certified programs, while opponents raised concerns about government speech and mixing religion with court-ordered programming. After debate, the bill was reported favorably 7-2. The committee also considered CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction preventing licensed insurance agents from marketing or selling health care sharing ministries; supporters framed it as restoring choice and free speech, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, commissions, and lack of insurance protections. It was reported favorably 8-2. The committee next approved CS/SB 502, via a strike-all amendment, to give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in state juvenile court rather than federal court; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously. CS/SB 52 also passed unanimously after testimony from church leaders and security personnel supporting an exemption from Class D/G licensing for unpaid armed security volunteers at places of worship. Supporters said the bill would clarify legal gray areas and help churches afford security, while members noted the broader concern that houses of worship need armed protection at all. Finally, the committee reported favorably SB 840, which revises last year’s emergency/local planning law by narrowing its application after storms from 100 miles to 50 miles of the storm track and exempting certain water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; local government representatives supported the clarification, and the bill passed 9-0. CS/SB 758, as amended, updated the membership of the Justice Administration Commission to better reflect the entities it oversees, and it also passed 9-0. The meeting ended with a recorded affirmative vote from Senator DeSigley on SB 624.

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• Senator Cwodzinski, thank you, Madam Chair. Thanks, Senator Duckworth.
• Senator Duckworth, thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Senator Cwodzinski.
• Senator Duckworth, Senator Wesenberg, Madam Chair—can I? Oh, Senator Wesenberg, my apologies.
• <01:20:10.840> Senator I've got Madam chair Senator Senator I've got Madam chair Senator Senator
• Thank you, Senator Suski.

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• Next we have Mark Haveman, followed by Jayda Scott. Welcome to the committee.
• Scott, followed by Patrick Guernsey. Welcome to the committee.
• Scott, followed Uh next we have Jade S.
• Scott, followed by<00:42:56.960> Patrick<00:42:57.960> Guernsey.
• Scott.

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Summary: The committee heard presentations on two tax bills: House File 4123, by Representative Agbaje, would expand Minnesota’s net investment income tax to include certain business income, especially income from S corporations and LLCs not subject to federal self-employment taxes, while keeping the current rate and million-dollar threshold; she said it would raise an estimated $88.7 million next year. House File 4616, by Chair Gomez, would impose a 1% annual tax on fortunes above $10 million. Gomez framed the bill as a response to growing wealth inequality and argued that wealthy households and large fortunes should contribute more to public services, while Agbaje said her bill would broaden the tax base and help meet state needs. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, Erica Mominee of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, Lauren Richards, and teacher Kristen Sinicariello, said the bills would help address wealth and income inequality and provide needed revenue for public health, education, and other public services. They pointed to federal tax cuts for high-income households, cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and strains on state agencies and schools. Richards said small businesses already pay more than large corporations like Amazon, and Sinicariello argued that higher revenue would support classrooms and help equalize opportunity. Opponents, including Brian Cook of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Dalton Danielson of the Minnesota Business Partnership, and John Beschi of NFIB Minnesota, warned that both bills would hurt business competitiveness and investment. They argued that HF 4123 would effectively create a new higher tax tier for pass-through businesses and that HF 4616 would be difficult to administer, could force sales of illiquid assets, and could discourage entrepreneurship and capital investment. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee moved through bill presentations and public testimony before member discussion.

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• Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1421 and House committee substitute for Senate substitute number two
• Staying on that same order of business, Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate
• I move that Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 937 be adopted.
• Speaker, I move that Senate substitute for Senate Committee substitute, Senate Bill 973 be third read
• House can we substitute, Senate, Substitute, Senate, can be Substitute Senate Bill 973 as amended.

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the previous day by roll call vote, 126-0. Members then offered several points of personal privilege, including recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day and a moment of silence for journalist Ray Hartman. The chamber also welcomed numerous student groups, interns, and other special guests in the gallery. The main floor action centered on the conference committee report for House Bills 2637 and 3155, a very large public safety/criminal justice package. Supporters said it refined earlier legislation, including narrowing juvenile certification to certain A and B felonies, sex offenses, and repeat offenses, adding mental health and cyberstalking provisions, addressing sex offender registry issues, and including a drone-related section with an emergency clause. Critics argued the bill was overly long, multi-subject, and difficult to vet. The House adopted the conference report 124-13, passed the bill 119-18, and then adopted the emergency clause 125-15. The House also passed Senate Bill 834, a consumer protection measure on mortgage modifications and residential sale-leaseback transactions, by 139-1 after members described it as a companion to a House bill and a way to protect homeowners from predatory practices. Senate Bill 937, a land transfer bill authorizing the governor to dispose of certain state properties, passed 137-2 after amendment. Senate Bill 938, which raises recording fees to support the land survey program and recorder of deeds offices, passed 121-21-2 after supporters said the fee had not been increased since 1969 and was needed to keep the program operating. Finally, House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 973, dealing with wholesaler disclosures and land banks, passed 110-36 after an amendment removed a school property right-of-first-refusal provision and added land bank language. The House then moved several other bills to the informal calendar, made announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

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• Senator Johnson. Thank you.
• Senator Ann House? Yeah, thank you, and thank you, Senator Middleton, for this bill.
• out House Bill 2842 and recognizes the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, on the bill.
• Thank you, Senator Sparks.
• Senator Kolkhorst moves the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 823.

Bills: HB43, HB519, HB 1275, HB1592, HB2842, HB3088, HB3479, HB4163, SB823, HB609

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, bovine producers, dairy farms, permits, bovine tuberculosis, public health, wildlife management, disease prevention, alert system, Texas A&M, white-tailed deer, public safety

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met with only four members initially present, so quorum was not established until later in the hearing. The committee heard several agriculture-, wildlife-, and food-labeling-related bills, including HB 3479 on expanding the Rio Grande vegetative management program beyond carrizo cane to other noxious vegetation, SB 823 on shrimp origin labeling and restrictions on misrepresenting imported shrimp as Texas or Gulf shrimp, HB 3088 on giving Texas Parks and Wildlife more flexibility to procure resale goods for park gift shops, HB 1275 on permits for non-bovine dairy farms in certain TB-affected areas, HB 519 on honey production and packaging rules, HB 609 on cleaning oyster cages in-bay with bay water only, HB 1592 on a voluntary AgriLife pest and disease alert system, HB 2842 on targeted urban deer depredation permits, and HB 4163 on limiting city requirements that agricultural operators maintain roadside rights-of-way. Testimony generally came from industry groups, agency resource witnesses, and affected producers, with most witnesses supporting the bills and several bills drawing questions about enforcement, labeling responsibility, and the scope of local authority. The most extensive discussion centered on SB 823, where Vice Chair Hancock and others questioned why wholesalers would be covered if they cannot relabel products. The bill author and restaurant association witness said the measure was intended to improve transparency and allow enforcement against intentional mislabeling, while preserving a good-faith defense and clarifying that the bill does not create a private cause of action. HB 519 also drew supportive testimony from beekeepers and a family farm, who argued that current rules treat honey extraction and bottling too much like food manufacturing and burden small operations. HB 609 was presented as a way to save time and resources for cultivated oyster mariculture by allowing cage cleaning in the bay without soaps or chemicals, and HB 1592 was described as a voluntary opt-in alert system for pests and diseases coordinated through AgriLife and other state agencies. HB 43 generated the most detailed policy debate. The bill would restructure and expand the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, update grant and loan programs, and create a pest and disease control depredation program. The committee substitute reduced some funding caps, changed references from predators to depredating animals, and made the financial provisions contingent on appropriations. Supporters from Texas Farm Bureau, cotton growers, grain and feed interests, and young farmers described severe drought, inflation, land loss, rising input costs, and shrinking infrastructure as major threats to agriculture, while one witness urged preserving priority for young farmers. After testimony, the committee adopted the committee substitute and reported HB 43 favorably. The committee also voted HB 519, HB 609, HB 1275, HB 1592, HB 3088, HB 3479, HB 2842, and HB 4163 favorably, with several recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 823 was reported from committee on a 6-2 vote after adoption of the committee substitute. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would tentatively reconvene Friday morning and then recessed subject to the chair's call.

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• Senator Givens. Senator Madden. Here. Senator Neal. Here. Senator Nunn. Here.
• Senator Givens. Aye. Senator Maiden. Aye. Senator Mays Bledsoe. Aye. Senator Neal. Aye.
• Senator Givens. Aye. Senator Maiden. Aye. Senator Mays Bledsoe. Aye. Senator Neal. Aye.
• Senator Givens. Aye. Senator Maiden. Aye. Senator Mays Bledsoe. Aye. Senator Neal. Aye.
• Senator Neal. Aye. Senator Nunn. Aye. Senator Rawlings. Aye. Senator Richardson.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:10 SB 6 Discussion 00:40 SB 6 Vote 00:13:30 Cochlear Implants 00:16:25, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee heard Senate Bill 6, sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers, which would create an endowed research fund to support collaborative university research in Kentucky. Stivers described the bill as an extension of earlier higher-education research efforts, arguing that Kentucky should build research “hubs” by requiring or encouraging partnerships among universities and outside entities, with potential focus areas including health care, engineering, aerospace, agriculture, and other emerging fields. He said the proposal would establish five research tranches over five years and sought a $30 million endowment for each, generating annual interest to fund consortium-based research and leverage additional private and federal dollars. Senators Frommeyer, Neal, Givens, Boswell, and Richardson spoke in support, emphasizing economic development, job creation, and examples from other research clusters such as Boston and North Carolina’s Research Triangle. The committee voted 12-0 to report the bill favorably to the Senate floor. The committee then received a presentation from Dr. Matthew Bush of the University of Kentucky on pediatric hearing loss and cochlear implants. Bush explained that early hearing detection and intervention is critical because hearing loss in newborns is a neurocognitive emergency that affects language, literacy, and long-term outcomes. He outlined national screening benchmarks, Kentucky’s incidence of childhood hearing loss, and the high educational and societal costs of untreated hearing loss. Bush also highlighted disparities in rural and western Kentucky, where children face delayed diagnosis, longer waits for hearing aids or cochlear implants, and more difficulty accessing follow-up care. He described cochlear implants, the multidisciplinary care they require, and research showing improved language development, quality of life, and cost savings when children are treated early.

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• to item number 11, Senate Bill 2637. to item number 11, Senate Bill 2637.
• 20, Senate Bill 2596. 20, Senate Bill 2596.
• Uh, item 94, Senate Bill 2787. >> Yes, sir. Uh, item 94, Senate Bill 2787.
• item 51, Senate Bill 2828. item 51, Senate Bill 2828.
• from nay to yay, Senate Bill 2588. from nay to yay, Senate Bill 2588.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then heard several guest introductions, including a minister for the day, visiting school groups, forestry and farm organizations, and members of the Divine Nine. Members also recognized the East Webster Wolverines football team, the East Webster non-tumbling cheer champions, and the Simpson Academy Lady Cougars softball team for state championships. The chamber then moved to the calendar after dispensing with the journal reading. On the concurrence calendar, the House concurred in House Bill 1758 by a vote of 120-0 after members noted the Senate had made only grammatical changes. On the general calendar, the House passed Senate Bill 2126, with a strike-all amendment clarifying that sex-offender registry restrictions on name changes still allow changes for marriage or divorce with notice; the bill passed 118-0. The House also passed Senate Bill 2230, expanding authority for electronic hearings, notices, and certain electronic orders and warrants for justice, circuit, and county court judges on misdemeanors, by 116-0. Senate Bill 2631, creating a Mississippi Grain Indemnity Act to help grain producers recover losses if a buyer goes bankrupt, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2637, giving the Northeast District livestock shows flexibility to move locations if facilities are inadequate, passed 121-0 after questions about the Verona site and possible improvements. Senate Bill 2648, allowing MSU Extension Service assistance with poultry litter plans and amended to include Alcorn State University in developing comprehensive nutrient management plans, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2809, concerning ag theft officers’ firearm rights in the event of death or retirement, passed 116-2. Senate Bill 2638, removing a reverse repealer from a meat-labeling bill, passed 119-0. The House also began consideration of Senate Bill 2399, which would authorize DPS security personnel at certain Mississippi Department of Agriculture facilities to respond to security alarms because those facilities were omitted from the Capitol complex security arrangement. The transcript ends during the explanation of that bill, before final action is shown.

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• CAN YOU PLEASE CALL ROLL ON - >> Senator Berman: YES. >> Senator Brodeur: YES. >> Senator Garcia: YES
• . >> Senator Gruters: YES. >> Senator Harrell: YES. >> Senator Rodriguez: YES. >> Senator Rouson: YES
• SENATOR BRODEUR. SENATOR BURTON. SENATOR GARCIA. SENATOR GRUTERS. SENATOR HARRELL.
• SENATOR RODRIGUEZ. SENATOR ROUSON. SENATOR DAVIS.
• SENATOR RODRIGUEZ. >> Senator Rodriguez: THANK YOU MR.

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• Now on my list of the order is Senator Welch, Senator Warnock, and then Senator Warren.
• Senator Tillis.
• Senator Daines.
• Senator Scott. Thank you. Dr. Oz, thanks for being here. Good to see you again.
• Well, Senator Scott, thank you for bringing sickle cell anemia and similar CRISPR solutions into the

Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing

Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.

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• Yes, Senator.
• Senator Shaheen.
• Senator, my...
• Senator Scott. Thank you, Chairman. First off, congratulations on your nominations.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Senator King is next, and he has graciously yielded to Senator Kelly.

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.

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• Thank you, Senator. Welcome to Public Works, Senator.
• My name is Senator Tim Mcu. I represent Marramack, Milford, Ammerst, and Wilton.
• My name is Senator Tim Mr. Chairman.
• My name is Senator Tim Mcu.<01:16:53.600> I<01:16:53.840> represent<01:16:54.239> Marramac
• for with with the Senate and the senator for with with the Senate and the senator for Marramac.<03

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