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• Part of the problem with the human service zones is that we want to control too many things in Bismarck
• This would combine the current approved relatives, in-home providers, and self-declaration providers
• And it's a lot because the word self-declaration. So are we going to label the program types?
• So are we going to continue to call program type 1 self-declaration, program type 2 family child care
• Nation, operate their health care services under a self-governance model that allows the tribes to control

Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.

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• There was a case in Monroe where an individual was declared brain dead.
• And the... ...was declared brain dead.
• especially for a living donation by someone who is not competent, and depending on how death is declared
• says, “I have not had difficulty accessing misoprostol in a timely manner since it was made into a controlled
• Accessing misoprostol in a timely manner since it was made into a controlled substance, I've been able

Bills: SB57, SB405, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB222, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB815, HB949, HB1092, HB1214

Keywords: SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay

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• President, I'm concerned with the lack of financial controls. We talked about this in finance.
• Now, I was an air traffic controller in the Navy for four years.
• <02:37:54.600> airplanes, while I was trying to control airplanes, while I was trying to control
• Why can't you as a legislator get that under control? Why can't you stop it?'
• under control? Why can't you stop it?" under control? Why can't you stop it?"

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It was beyond our control. We appreciate your patience.
• What happened in that particular case here in Travis County is that a mistrial was declared and then
• So I'm sorry it worked out this way, but it's something we didn't have any control over.
• You know, the prosecutors control the narrative in these grand jury rooms.
• I mean, that's how the prosecutor controls the narrative.

Bills: HB200

Keywords: HB 200, emergency communication, backup communications, satellite phone, portable satellite equipment, radio, floodplain, 100-year floodplain, FEMA, natural disaster, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, vulnerable populations, children, elderly, seniors, people with disabilities, care facilities, residential care, assisted living

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• It was beyond our control. We appreciate your patience and your willingness to stay around.
• I was declared a mistrial, and then they impaneled a new grand jury.
• Most importantly, I realized God was in control and that His spirit led me in the ways I should carry
• But I'm just sorry it worked out this way, but it's something we didn't have any control over.
• Prosecutors control the narrative in these grand jury rooms. I was a former felony prosecutor.

Bills: HB285, HB795, HB1795, HB1871, HB2407, HB2461, HB2695, HB3507, HB4911, HB200

Keywords: animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury

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• and ongoing reactions to consumers and businesses. to higher interest rates aimed at easing and controlling
• that property tax values in the state were essentially I thought I had seen data come out from the controls
• In terms of the remaining capacity, it's about $5 billion. controls. The tax spending one.
• Yeah, and it kind of it can change which one is the controlling limit. just based on what's in the budget
• language on or remove those doing business with those entities that have declared open warfare and I

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The goal anything they cannot control. The goal is<00:52:45.280> simple.
• <01:17:13.440> Act<01:17:13.679> or Empowerment Control Act or Empowerment Control
• Raskin, will each control<02:33:54.240> 30<02:33:54.560> minutes.
• The chair now control 30 minutes.
• <02:43:12.720> the fact, the party that now controls the fact, the party that now controls

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It also includes federal requirements, national emergency and disaster declarations, as well as any governor's
• declaration of emergency.
• <00:04:24.240> disaster national emergency and disaster national emergency and disaster declarations
• , as well as any governor's declarations, as well as any governor's declaration<00:04:28.400> of
• of emergency along with we declaration of emergency along with we also<00:04:30.520> have<00:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee for Health and Family Services met for its first meeting, established quorum, and heard a presentation from Department for Medicaid Services Commissioner Lisa Lee and CFO Steve Becktold. The department reviewed its compliance with House Bill 695, which requires legislative approval before certain Medicaid eligibility, service, benefit, or waiver changes, along with fiscal impact reporting to the Legislative Research Commission. They described current waivers, including home and community-based waivers, managed care and transportation waivers, and the 1115 re-entry waiver, and said the community engagement waiver is in public comment and on track for submission to CMS. They also said required reports and other HB 695 tasks, including a pharmacy rebate fund, budget analyses, expenditure reports, and a behavioral health scorecard, are underway or completed as required. The CFO outlined Medicaid’s budget, saying the department has two appropriation units and projecting near-full use of state funds while leaving some federal funds unspent because of matching-rate differences. They reported roughly 211 filled positions and 11 vacancies. Members asked about the vacancy makeup, the behavioral health scorecard, and whether a provider involved in quality metrics could have a conflict if used in the scorecard process; the department said it would follow up. Members also asked about the community engagement waiver and its interaction with federal policy, and the department said CMS guidance is still pending and that it will proceed under HB 695. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on federal Medicaid policy changes under a reconciliation bill, including possible limits on provider taxes, directed payments, cost-sharing, and community engagement requirements. Department officials said the final federal impact is still uncertain because the Senate bill is not finalized, but they have modeled several scenarios and warned that any reduction in federal support or benefits would be harmful, especially for hospitals and rural hospitals. They estimated Medicaid benefits are funded about 80% federal and 20% state overall, with expansion populations closer to 90% federal funding, and said administrative costs would also rise if federal requirements change. Members also asked about work requirements and eligibility. The department said the community engagement waiver would mainly affect the expansion population, which they estimated at about 450,000 people out of roughly 1.5 million total Medicaid enrollees, and that many groups are exempt, including children, the aged, blind, disabled, and people in substance use disorder treatment. Officials said they can provide data on how many enrollees are working or work-ready and explained that their eligibility system is designed to prevent duplication by automatically placing people in the correct category and correcting errors quickly. They also noted a federal proposal to require expansion eligibility reviews every six months, compared with current annual renewals.

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• >>Speaker: THE HOUSE IS DECLARED OFFICIALLY IN SESSION FOR THE 128TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE
• PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA I MOVE THE HOUSE FIND AND DECLARE
• >>Speaker: REPRESENTATIVE ROBINSON W DECLARES REPRESENTATIVE LONG AND YOUNG HAVE BEEN DULY ELECTED AND

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Giving one profession regulatory control over another can constitute restraint of trade.
• House Bill 1362 is not an attempt to just control scope of practice.
• House Bill 1362 is not an attempt to just control scope of practice.
• I was prescribed pain medication, muscle relaxants, allergy injections, and birth control.
• My symptoms controlled my body and my life, yet I could not name what was happening to me.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures and time limits, then heard testimony on House 2499, a bill to create a public awareness campaign on menopause and related midlife health issues. Supporters, including a nurse, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and other advocates, said menopause is widely misunderstood by patients and providers, leading to delayed care, unnecessary suffering, workplace impacts, and inequities in women’s health. Several speakers shared personal experiences with symptoms being dismissed or misdiagnosed and urged the committee to advance the bill. The committee then took testimony on a package of endometriosis bills, including House 2527 and Senate 1564, calling for a task force and broader awareness efforts. Patients, a physician, and advocates described long diagnostic delays, severe pain, infertility, medical gaslighting, and limited access to specialists and effective treatment. They argued for more research, provider education, and a coordinated state strategy, and several asked for favorable reports. The chair also noted the hearing was running behind and extended time to allow more testimony. Later, the committee heard Senate 1579, which would eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass requirements for abortion access for minors under 16. Planned Parenthood representatives, physicians, legal advocates, and students argued the current law creates unnecessary delays and harms vulnerable youth, especially those in unsafe homes or foster care, while supporters said minors can already consent to other reproductive health care. A pro-life witness opposed the bill and emphasized parental involvement and support services. The committee also heard House 2403 and Senate 1560, which would create a Human Service Transportation Consumer Advisory Board; disability advocates and riders described past safety problems and current service gaps, and supported the board as a low-cost way to improve accountability, rider input, and reliability. No votes or final actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• I hereby declare a quorum of the house and senate present, and the third joint session of the regular
• Declare the 89 I one nay having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House
• , I declare the bill to have passed emergency.
• That will be the order to declare the Vote 89 II one nay have received 23 votes of those elected to and
• I declare the emergency to have passed.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

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• I hereby declare a quorum of the House and Senate present in the third joint session of the second regular
• I declare the vote: 89 aye, 1 nay.
• Having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House, I declare the bill to
• Having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House, I declare the bill to
• Having received two-thirds vote of those elected and constituting the House, I declare the emergency

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, and heard an invocation and pledge before moving through several ceremonial presentations. Members recognized Monty Smith for 43 years of service with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, honored the Marlow Lady Outlaws girls golf team for winning the Class 3A state and academic state championships, and acknowledged the final group of pages for the 60th Legislature. The House also adopted HCR 1030, which sets the legislative procedure schedule and deadlines for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. The chamber then met in a joint session with the Senate to observe Veterans Awareness Day. Speakers from both chambers and the Oklahoma Veterans Council delivered remarks honoring veterans, Gold Star families, and military service, and highlighted recent policy achievements for veterans, including the full tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, the exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, improved funding for veterans’ homes, and restructuring of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. The Veterans Council also presented its annual awards, naming Sen. Kerry Hicks as Outstanding Senator of the Year, Rep. Andy Menz as Outstanding Representative of the Year, Aaron Higgins as Veteran of the Year, and the Speed family as Veteran Family of the Year, and recognized Scott Howell for his service to the council. The joint session then adjourned. Back in the House, members took up Senate amendments to House Bill 1370, which concerns the Corporation Commission plugging fund and a repealer tied to a state fuel-tax offset provision. The bill’s author explained that the amendment would prevent the state from capturing savings if the federal fuel excise tax is reduced, so any reduction would benefit consumers rather than state revenue. After questions about fiscal impact and the well-plugging fund, the House adopted the Senate amendments without objection and passed HB 1370 on final passage by a vote of 89-1; the emergency clause also passed 89-1. The House then recessed, later returned for a staff appreciation and sine die-style recognition, including a tribute to long-serving bill drafter Mark Carter, and recessed again while awaiting any additional legislation from the Senate.

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• choose a different future, moving forward, we see what balance, we see what violence brings, and we declare
• I declare the bill to have passed.
• Declare the vote. I one nay and received 23 of those elected to unconstituted house.
• I declare the emergency to have passed. Lo leader, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The vote was 74 to 16, a majority of those elected to and constituting the House, declaring the bill

Bills: HR1046, SB1733, SB1439

Keywords: Oklahoma City, terrorism, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, memorial, remembrance, first responders, community support, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, fossil fuels, liability protection, climate change, energy independence, oil and gas, 914

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• c> With 44 votes in the affirmative, Senate Bill 56 having received a constitutional majority is declared
• With 44 votes in the affirmative, Senate Bill 100 having received a constitutional majority is declared
• constitutional having received a constitutional majority<00:19:29.400> is<00:19:29.600> declared
• <00:19:30.679> Senators, majority is declared passed.
• Senators, majority is declared passed. Senators, that<00:19:31.280> does<00:19:31.520> it.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 9, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Rodney Hudson, who was introduced by the Senator from the 40th District and recognized for his work as a pastor, teacher, and community leader in West Baltimore. The chamber also welcomed several district night visitors, AFSCME members, and a new group of student pages from schools across the state. The Senate then took up a resolution honoring the Maryland Council for Social Studies and its Social Studies and Civics Educator Award recipients, with remarks praising their work in education and a unanimous celebratory vote. The named honorees included educators recognized for elementary and secondary social studies, new teacher of the year, instructional leader of the year, a related organization professional, and civic education educator of the year. The Senate also adopted a resolution recognizing the women of the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion during Women’s History Month. The sponsor highlighted the battalion’s all-Black, overseas World War II service, its work clearing a massive mail backlog for troops, and the racism and sexism the women overcame. The resolution honored the service and legacy of the unit and was approved unanimously. In addition, the Senate passed Senate Bill 56, authorizing external data sharing by the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center for multi-state reporting, and Senate Bill 100, concerning early voting centers and bus stops, both by 44 affirmative votes. Later, a late-filed bill was introduced after suspension of the rules: Senate Bill 1006, the Maryland State Flag Protection Act, a constitutional amendment intended to protect the state flag in the constitution. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. The session concluded with caucus announcements, including a Democratic caucus meeting the next morning, a Republican caucus meeting at 8:30 a.m., and notice of a Jewish Caucus event marking the 200th anniversary of the Jew Bill. The Senate then adjourned until March 10 at 10:00 a.m.

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• As you may know, the Pollution Control Agency has, I believe, a 400-hour-per-year cap.
• As you may know, the pollution<00:19:32.080> control<00:19:32.400> agency<00:19:32.799>
• has,<00:19:33.039> I<00:19:33.200> believe, pollution control agency has, I believe
• , pollution control agency has, I believe, a<00:19:33.600> 400<00:19:34.080> hour<00:19
• their energy bills and directly control their energy bills and participate<01:15:36.719> themselves

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm not sure that the young person actually controls the money necessarily.
• MDOT received a $310,000 appropriation for awarding grants for environmental product declarations.
• <01:19:44.159> is environmental product declarations. is environmental product declarations
• <01:32:21.600> And changes to a traffic control signal.
• And changes to a traffic control signal.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Accountability is refocused on what schools can actually control: academic growth, career readiness,
• This bill preserves local control while establishing a reliable framework for consistency.
• Before enrolling and filed an affidavit declaring intent to pursue permanent resident.
• And I know from my accounting class... ...of the governing board, which has a lot of audit and control
• If you want to protect and preserve the Texas Dream Act, we should institute these audits and controls

Summary: The committee heard several education bills, with most of the discussion focused on Senate Bill 1835, Senate Bill 784, Senate Bill 1049, Senate Bill 2942, and Senate Bill 2928. SB 1835 would raise from 5% to 20% the cap on nonresident students who can receive resident tuition and fees through competitive scholarships at certain regional universities in slower-growing workforce development areas, provided the schools have capacity as determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Supporters, including West Texas A&M University, said the bill would help fill underused capacity, attract students who may stay and work in Texas, and support regional workforce needs. SB 784 would strengthen a prior law allowing peace officers’ children to transfer between public school districts for safety reasons by requiring both districts’ approval, making clear that districts of innovation are not exempt, and prohibiting tuition charges. SB 1049 would require districts and open-enrollment charters to excuse students, at a parent’s request, for religious release-time instruction for up to one hour per day and five hours per week; witnesses said the program is constitutional, voluntary, and already operating in other states and some Texas districts. Each of these bills was left pending after testimony, with no public witnesses opposing them. SB 2942 would expand and adjust the state’s adult charter high school pilot program. Senator Creighton said the bill is intended to help the estimated 7 million Texas adults without a high school diploma by removing barriers to expansion, aligning legal protections with ISDs, changing TEA’s disapproval window for expansion amendments to a 30-day period after receipt, and updating funding to reflect part-year attendance. A committee substitute kept the upper enrollment age at 50 and removed a proposed testing change. Testimony from New Heights students and leadership described the program as life-changing, emphasizing that it combines diplomas with career credentials, childcare, transportation, and other supports to help adults stabilize their families and enter better-paying work. TEA witnesses explained the expansion process and said adult charter schools are overseen by the commissioner rather than the SBOE. The committee substitute was adopted, public testimony closed, and the bill was left pending. SB 2928 would set a uniform school start date for public school districts at the third Wednesday in August, while preserving existing district-of-innovation flexibility for current DOI districts and allowing year-round systems to continue. Senator Creighton argued the bill would reduce the patchwork created by DOI exemptions, support students and families, and preserve summer employment and tourism revenue. A committee substitute was adopted. Testimony came largely from tourism, hospitality, and recreation interests, including hotel, water park, zoo, chamber of commerce, and camp representatives, who said later start dates would extend the summer travel season, improve staffing and revenue, and give students more opportunities for summer jobs and camps. Several witnesses cited large economic impacts from tourism and said early school starts reduce August business. Some senators raised concerns about charter schools being excluded and about year-round calendars, but the bill was left pending after testimony.

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• Senate Bill 762 by Senator Arreguín, an act relating to taxation and declaring the urgency thereof to
• Assembly Bill 35 by Assembly Member Alvarez and others, an act relating to environmental protection and declaring
• Bill 2796 by the Committee on Public Safety, an act relating to criminal history information, and declaring
• Clerk will open the roll on the consent calendar. ...and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Bill 762 by Senator Aragueen, an act relating to taxation and declaring the urgency thereof to
• Bill 35 by Assembly Member Alvarez and others, an act relating to environmental protection, and declaring
• Bill 2796 by the Committee on Public Safety, an act relating to criminal history information, and declaring
• And declaring the urgency thereof to take effect immediately.

Summary: The Assembly met with an initial quorum call, then proceeded through routine floor business, guest introductions, and several procedural motions. Members approved requests to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, removed some bills from the consent calendar, and re-referred or withdrew several measures. The chamber also took up a number of second-reading and concurrence items later in the day. Two major bills drew floor debate. SB 762, a tax measure allowing eligible local governments to seek voter approval for transactions and use tax rates above the statutory cap, was presented as a response to local fiscal pressures and was described by supporters as giving voters local choice rather than imposing a tax increase. It passed with an urgency vote of 54-13 and was sent immediately to the Senate. AB 126, the education budget trailer bill, was presented as a major investment in TK-12 education, special education, community schools, and educator leave; one member supported many provisions but objected to policy changes affecting charter schools being included in a budget bill. The Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments on AB 126 by a vote of 56-1. The Assembly also concurred in AB 35, an urgency environmental protection bill intended to speed implementation of Proposition 4-funded projects by narrowing administrative delay; supporters said it would accelerate wildfire prevention, water, and other environmental projects. The measure passed unanimously, 66-0. The consent calendar was then adopted, including AB 2796 on criminal history information, which passed 67-0. The session concluded with multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remarks honoring victims of a B-52 test flight crash at Edwards Air Force Base, former West Covina Mayor Lloyd Johnson, civil rights leader Harold Brown, educator and activist Kiyoko Nancy Oda, and Auburn Mayor John Mike Holmes, followed by announcements of summer recess and adjournment until August 3.

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• helped the Department support work that led to five additional Continuums of Care in Minnesota, declaring
• Minnesota has declared a functional end to veterans homelessness.
• Four had been declared previously: July of 2019, declaration for Southeast; November 2020, the Suburban