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• When I heard this bill the first time, some of the questioning went down the road of how on page 9 can
• When I heard this bill the first time, some of the questioning went down the road of how on page 9 can
• Bill 262 provides technical clarifications and changes to several provisions of the Florida Trust Code
• Third change reconciles the difference between the Florida probate code and Florida trust code providing
• This was a profound milestone that compels us to look back on one of history's darkest chapters and ensure

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions and recognitions, including awareness resolutions and visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved to a special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with most receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. Early measures included SB 88 on utility terrain vehicles, which would allow local governments to designate certain roads for UTV use under safety restrictions; it passed 32-5 after debate over safety concerns. SB 102 on exceptional student education would create a workforce credential and badge program for students with autism spectrum disorder or modified curricula, and passed 36-0 after discussion of workforce access and district costs. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults would allow alternative service of process through the same app used by scammers, and passed 37-0. SB 130 on compensation for victims of wrongful incarceration would extend filing deadlines and remove restrictive bars to compensation, and passed 38-0. SB 158 would eliminate cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams under the state employee health plan, and passed 38-0 after testimony about early detection and access to follow-up care. The most extensive debate came on SB 234, which would revise laws on resisting law enforcement and add a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Supporters argued it was needed after the killing of Officer Jason Raynor and to clarify that violent resistance to officers is not justified; opponents raised concerns about removing “good faith” language, potential impacts on Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and the severity of the mandatory sentence. An amendment to restore “in good faith” failed, and after further debate the sponsor temporarily postponed the bill. The Senate then passed SB 262 on technical trust-code changes by a 36-0 vote, and later recognized Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members in the gallery. Additional bills passed with broad support. SB 274 designated portions of Orlando roadways as Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way, honoring philanthropist Harris Rosen and the late Senator Geraldine Thompson; it passed 38-0 and drew a motion for co-sponsorship. SB 280 created an enforcement mechanism for candidate party-affiliation qualification requirements and passed 38-0. SB 296 repealed the statewide mandate for later middle and high school start times and shifted the issue to local districts after reporting requirements, passing 38-0. SB 356 designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida and passed after remarks about the Holocaust memorial and the need to confront antisemitism. Throughout the session, senators frequently framed their votes in terms of public safety, education, access to care, civil justice, and commemorating community leaders and historical events.

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• And yes, there's going to be that person that's the first person that's penalized for their bad judgment
• Chair, Representative Gillette, the term cartel I don't know is defined in Arizona Code, and I don't
• know quite what the purpose of defining it in Arizona Code would be.
• Chair, Representative Gillette, the term cartel I don't know is defined in Arizona Code, and I don't
• know quite what the purpose of defining it in Arizona Code would be.

Bills: HB2665, HB2904, HB2917

Keywords: manslaughter, suicide encouragement, assisted suicide, online harassment, social media, text messaging, directed communication, minor suicide, youth suicide prevention, criminal liability for speech, online bullying, free speech, homicide, class 2 felony, Cade's Law, Arizona criminal law, sovereignty, border security, health crisis, drug cartels

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• Clerk will close the roll and tally the votes: Ayes 41, noes 9. The rules are suspended.
• The clerk will close the roll and tally the votes: Ayes 42, noes 9. The measure passes.
• Size 52, nos 9. Senate amendments are concurred in.
• Thursday, July 2, floor session at 9 a.m. All other Thursday, July 2, floor session at 9 a.m.
• Johnson seconds that this House stands adjourned until Thursday, July 2, at 9 a.m.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• These standards have also been incorporated into the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Code in 2022.
• Why has the energy efficiency piece, 9% of the problem, attracted the lion's share of attention?
• And again, only 9% attributable to what we collect for energy efficiency.
• I'm testifying today as a member of the Elders Climate Action Massachusetts chapter, also a member of
• But I am most concerned about sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 that would undercut the administration's

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of late-file energy bills, with much of the discussion focused on battery storage siting, gas system expansion, propane consumer protections, gas workforce safety, and a Taunton home-rule petition on water rates for manufactured housing communities. Representative Sweeney urged support for H. 4689 and H. 4690, which would impose a moratorium and setback requirements for lithium battery storage facilities, citing fire risk, proximity to homes, and environmental concerns. Several local officials and residents from Oakham, Tewksbury, and other communities described proposed battery projects near homes, schools, wetlands, and conservation land, while industry and clean-energy advocates argued the bills would effectively block storage development and conflict with state energy goals and existing fire-safety standards. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2290/H. 3547, a bill to prevent gas expansion near environmental justice communities, from environmental justice advocates, municipal officials, and clean-energy groups. Testimony emphasized rising gas bills, the cost of new pipelines, methane and health impacts, and the need to avoid locking in long-term gas infrastructure costs. Witnesses also discussed related bills on gas workforce safety, gas shut-off valves, and gas meter replacement plans, with labor representatives supporting safety-focused measures and opposing changes they said would weaken inspections, while consumer and environmental advocates argued that some utility replacement practices are unnecessarily expensive and should be reined in to reduce ratepayer costs. Other testimony included support for H. 3518 on propane gas ratepayer protections, with the witness arguing for clearer contract terms and website price disclosure, and support for S. 2652, which would authorize Taunton to create a separate water billing rate for manufactured housing communities because residents there are effectively paying higher water costs through rent due to a single master meter. No committee votes or final actions were taken during the hearing, and members mostly asked brief clarifying questions or made no comment after testimony.

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• The only thing they mentioned was that THC, or less than 3%, less than 0.3% for Delta 9.
• was an 18-year-old aspiring football player, cybersecurity major at Stetson University, when on May 9,
• Johns, Florida, and was carelessly killed in a vehicular homicide at the age of 18 on May 9, 2012. ..
• .and a vehicular homicide at the age of 18 on May 9, 2003.
• Florida statutes are any substance controlled under Chapter 893.

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Jessica Spencer on cannabis, criminal justice, and mental health. She argued that marijuana products have become far more potent over time, that high-potency THC and hemp-derived products are widely available in Florida, and that daily or near-daily use can contribute to addiction, psychosis, and other mental health problems, especially for adolescents. She also said cannabis is linked to violent crime and suicide in some cases, urged more prevention funding in schools, stronger regulation of Delta-8 and similar products, better law enforcement and regulatory oversight, expanded treatment and diversion options, and more expungement opportunities for simple possession. Senators questioned her about potency data, testing methods, and whether she was claiming causation in violent cases; she said she was and noted she had worked on the No on 3 campaign while still favoring decriminalization of simple possession rather than full legalization. The committee then took up several bills. CS/SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” was amended and reported favorably; it makes extreme animal cruelty during a declared emergency a third-degree felony, inspired by the rescue of a dog during Hurricane Milton. SB 234, the Jason Rayner Act, was reported favorably after debate over its changes to self-defense language and mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer; supporters said it closes a loophole exposed in the Rayner case, while opponents raised concerns about unintended consequences and mandatory sentencing. CS/SB 138, “Trenton’s Law,” also passed after amendment; it increases penalties for repeat DUI/vehicular homicide offenders and adds language on intoxicating substances, with supporters citing the death of Trenton Stewart and opponents warning about cannabis impairment standards and first refusal penalties. SB 130, dealing with compensation for wrongful incarceration, was reported favorably. The bill removes Florida’s “clean hands” bar, extends the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, and allows exonerees with factual innocence findings to pursue compensation and civil remedies. Support came from innocence and civil liberties advocates. The committee also received a law enforcement presentation from Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Channing Taylor on impaired driving enforcement, DRE training, and crash data, emphasizing that drug impairment—especially cannabis—plays a major role in fatal crashes and that officers rely on observation and field testing because roadside chemical testing is limited.

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• On R72, Senate section 1, House section 9.
• R72 Senate section one house section 9. R72 Senate section one house section 9.
• On R86, Senate section 9 and House section 12, these are the same in both bodies.
• section 9 and house section house senate section 9 and house section 12.<00:47:05.440> These<
• related to national electrical code related to national electrical code updates<00:47:16.079>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In our state, we have two types of fire departments: the Chapter 75s and the Chapter 273s.
• Clerk, please report. >> Senate Bill 9, Senator Mills, an act relating to housing districts.
• House Bill 72, Representative Roarx, an act relating to hazardous duty retirement for code enforcement
• hazardous duty act relating to hazardous duty retirement<00:59:08.080> for<00:59:08.240> code
• <00:59:08.520> enforcement retirement for code enforcement retirement for code enforcement

Keywords: 958, all

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• And liquor is what in the code is considered wine and spirits. So they're, they go.
• We ensure... compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code and handle cases administratively.
• I think we're around nine 9% maybe 50. No, actually, I think we're around 15.
• error code: 502 that would have proposed to ban couriers. That was passed in the Senate.
• , they were scanning a QR code that was not the official Texas Lottery QR code. or is it everybody's,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• There are diagnostic codes that are attached.
• And then beyond that, within the procedural code for insurance, there are myriad regulations that deal
• And yet we would be penalized for it because they are not following the contract, which is stipulated
• as the New Hampshire chapter of the American Federation of Marriage and Family Therapy.
• , as well as the New Hampshire chapter, as well as the New Hampshire<01:38:26.800> chapter<01:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And the code at the top of the bonding bill is 25-05718.
• And so, we're going to cover the policy that begins on page six, section 9.
• The document that we're looking at is coded 25-05729.
• Section 9 creates a local public housing program, which is funded in this bill.
• Section 9 creates a local public housing program, which is funded in this bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that information, I am very happy to consider that in determining whether or not somebody should be penalized
• :47:59.400> somebody<00:48:00.240> should<00:48:00.559> be<00:48:01.200> penalized
• not somebody should be penalized not somebody should be penalized terrible<00:48:02.640> stories
• the House Standing Committee on Families and Children should be next Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9:
• the House Standing Committee on Families and Children should be next Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9:

Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:20 Discussion of 25RS HB 479 00:03:22 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 479 00:04:51 Discussion of 25RS HB 574 00:21:49 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 475 00:23:41 Discussion of 25RS HB 291 01:04:38 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 291 01:05:42 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met and first took up House Bill 479, which would require one hour of dementia training for DCBS workers. Representative Derrick Lewis and the Alzheimer’s Association said the bill was a straightforward, bipartisan effort to address dementia awareness and improve worker training, with no fiscal impact. Members spoke in support, including remarks about personal family experiences with dementia and the importance of recognizing symptoms early. The committee voted 11-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 574, the “Baby Maya” child protection bill, sponsored by Representatives Dossett and Lewis. The bill would require reporting when a child is born to a parent who previously had children removed for neglect or abuse, create a rebuttable presumption allowing the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to make an initial safety determination, authorize emergency custody procedures, and name the measure the Baby Maya Law. Sponsors said it was intended to add guardrails after the Baby Maya case and stressed that it would not automatically remove children or add new mandatory-reporter penalties. Members asked about hospital involvement, HIPAA, and information-sharing; the Cabinet commissioner said the agency would be open to better data-sharing with hospitals, but currently has no such system. The bill passed 12-1 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 291, the Family Preservation and Accountability Act, with a committee substitute. The bill would expand sentencing alternatives for primary caregivers convicted of nonviolent offenses, allowing judges to consider family status and use options such as counseling, parenting classes, and related services. Supporters argued it would keep families together, reduce harm from parental incarceration, and save money; one witness cited a report estimating $4 million in direct incarceration savings and broader economic benefits. Another witness, Amanda Hall, gave emotional testimony about the long-term harm of parental incarceration and said access to help would have been better for her family than prison. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 12-1 with favorable expression.

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• We know that we have gained approximately about 9% of our population.
• We have gained, which translates to just over 1,000... ...about 9% of our population.
• So only after five years after the previous census, Florida has already gained 1.8 million. about 9%
• Previously, District 9 crossed that same border, but from the other way.
• So, ...and have an incredible, impeccable moral and ethical code.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• With this bill, we are ensuring that families are not penalized while finding support for their children
• You're trying to do the right thing for your kid, and you're penalized by trying to do the right thing
• You're trying to do the right thing for your kid, and you're penalized by trying to do the right thing
• You're trying to do the right thing for your kid, and you're penalized by trying to do the right thing
• removal, reservation system, allotment, assimilation, and termination eras are documented painful chapters

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am the… To speak on this bill today, I am the executive director of the Alabama chapter of the American
• Alabama Code Section 17-1-16-2 outlines how our state conducts recounts.
• A little background about myself: I worked in the voting system test labs for over 9 years.
• Most of you have in your packets a QR code that takes you to a video.
• We have a 9 to 5. The bill's been given a favorable report.

Bills: SB245, SB246, HB30, HB30

Keywords: SB245, public assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, Alabama Medicaid Agency, Department of Human Resources, eligibility verification, self-attestation, data matching, fraud prevention, improper payments, program integrity, benefit eligibility, income verification, residency verification, asset verification, electronic benefit transfer, EBT, cross-checks

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• and the um is listed as the federal code and the um RSA<00:17:56.520> 151:9.
• /c> uh I'm sorry, the RSA 151:9 uh I'm sorry, the RSA 151:9 is<00:18:19.400> the<00:18:19.600>
• Seeing none, I'd move on 26-9.
• Representative 26-9.
• <01:33:07.920> Further for adoption of 26-9. Further for adoption of 26-9.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, approving the minutes and consent calendar, then moved to the regular calendar of administrative rules. Department of Energy rule 25-220 was postponed until June at the sponsor’s request so stakeholders would have more time to review revised language. Several Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid-related rules were then considered, including 25-240, 25-265, and 26-33, each of which drew staff comments mainly about expired rule provisions and the agencies’ reliance on federal law, the Medicaid state plan, or other manuals. The committee approved those rules after brief questions, with the agencies stating they were already operating under the relevant federal or state-plan authority and, in one case, that rulemaking was underway to update an expired citation. The most extended discussion was on HHS Bureau of Aging rule 25-304, which had an amended conditional approval request. Staff explained the amendments clarified how case management agencies accept or deny cases, how telehealth participation is evaluated, and that the department sets the timing for accepting or denying cases under its existing authority. Staff also noted a separate issue about whether reimbursement rates must be in rule, but said the agency had long interpreted the statute to allow its approach and that any change would likely require legislation rather than committee objection. A provider representative testified against parts of the rule, arguing the case management agencies should not be required to accept referrals before contacting the participant, that telehealth decisions for other providers should remain with those providers, and that the quality-management section was duplicative and burdensome. Committee members questioned whether the telehealth language merely allowed case managers to say a service fit the client’s plan or instead gave them authority over another provider’s delivery method. The agency responded that case managers may determine what services an individual needs, but should not control how another licensed provider delivers those services. The discussion continued with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• To address this most controversial portion, I just want to remind the Senate that in 2017, 9 years ago
• So, in her opposition, she noted that we decriminalized drug paraphernalia possession 9 years ago.
• We recognize so 9 years ago...
• We recognize so 9 years ago the prosecutors claimed that the sky would fall.
• We've had a history of 9 years. The sky did not fall. We did not increase drug use.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:25:49.520> Not<00:25:49.760> bananas, uh 9 months to produce.
• Not bananas, uh 9 months to produce.
• /c> [clears throat] papayas are one uh 9 [clears throat] papayas are one uh 9 months.<00:25:53.039>
• <01:02:35.040> So,<01:02:36.079> um, sessions add on to the codes.
• So, um, sessions add on to the codes.

Bills: SB874, SB2097, SB2098, SB2126, SB2154, SB2153, SB2160, SB2123, SB2110

Keywords: veterinary medicine, prescription, consumer rights, transparency, pet medication, sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, food system resilience, grant program, Hawaii agriculture, agriculture, clean plant program, disease-free plants, plant propagation, small farms, midsize farms, sustainable farming, Hawaii, data analysis, market study

Summary: The committee heard several agriculture-related bills. SB 874 on veterinary medicine would require veterinarians, upon a client’s request, to provide a written prescription for an animal patient in an existing veterinary client-patient relationship, allow Hawaii-licensed pharmacies to dispense those prescriptions, and authorize the Veterinary Medicine Board to set penalties. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with supporters citing lower costs and consumer choice; the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association said veterinarians already should be doing this and supported the bill if amended. One testifier in opposition argued the bill needed a conspicuous notice requirement so pet owners know they can request prescriptions. Committee members and the Department of Agriculture said they were not aware of widespread problems, and discussion focused on whether the measure was already consistent with current practice and whether amendments would address remaining concerns. The committee also heard SB 2097, which would create a climate-resilient food systems grant program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and appropriate funds. The department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and others supported the bill, saying it could help farmers and ranchers invest in resilience, infrastructure, and technology. Several testifiers asked for clearer definitions, especially for terms like “food hubs” and “resilience hubs,” and suggested adding technical assistance and clearer eligibility criteria. The department explained the program was intended for shovel-ready projects in the middle of the supply chain, with a focus on farmers in a certain revenue range, and said it was modeled on a USDA program. SB 2098 would establish a clean plant program to produce and distribute disease-free plant material to growers, nurseries, and other producers. Testimony was supportive, emphasizing biosecurity, nursery industry needs, and preventing invasive species and crop disease. The department described the program as using tested clean stock, tissue culture facilities, and data collection to support future planting decisions, and estimated a two-year ramp-up. Members questioned whether the program duplicated existing work at CTR/other partners and whether data collection should be centralized, but the department said the effort would build on existing varieties and partnerships rather than overlap them. Finally, SB 2126 would create a conventional farming grant program for small and midsize conventional farmers. Supporters from the department, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council said conventional agriculture deserves support and that the bill would help increase food production. Opposition and comments focused on the bill’s exclusion of organic farmers; one farmer said the measure was unfair unless amended to include organic producers, while a Farmers Union witness said the bill was too vague about the grant’s purpose and should be clearer about its goals. In response to questions, the department said the exclusion of organic farming was not intentional and that the bill was meant to support all agriculture, though no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.

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• They are central chapters, and their legacy reminds us that progress is never given.
• of the previous day's Assembly Chamber of Sacramento, Thursday, May 1st, 2025, the Assembly met at 9
• Assembly Chamber of Sacramento, Thursday, May 1st, 2025, the Assembly met at 9 a.m. The Hon.
• This could be true depending on the zip code that you live in because maybe you have a zip code with
• This could be true depending on the zip code that you live in because maybe you have a zip code with

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 35 recognizing May as AAPI Heritage Month, with extensive floor remarks from caucus leaders and members highlighting AAPI history, contributions, and solidarity with other communities. The chamber then honored 14 AAPI honorees from across the state, including public servants, advocates, artists, health professionals, and community leaders, before moving to the regular file. On the floor, the Assembly passed a series of bills on social media harms to minors, labor privilege, foster care family-finding, low-impact camping areas, student body association governance, drink-spiking prevention at music festivals, behavioral health access, greenhouse gas recapture, physical therapy access, housing enforcement, insurance licensing, density bonus clarification, water district proxy voting, park district updates, secured transactions, and property tax relief during emergencies. Most measures passed with broad or unanimous support; notable votes included AB 2 on social media platform accountability passing 59-0, AB 1109 on union communications privilege passing 45-4, AB 409 on student body association open meetings passing 55-6, AB 518 on low-impact camping passing 55-0, AB 668 on drink-spiking protections passing 72-0, AB 348 on behavioral health access passing 69-0, AB 663 on HFC recapture passing 71-0, AB 574 on physical therapy access passing 68-0, AB 712 on housing enforcement passing 57-1, AB 943 on insurance pre-licensing reform passing 63-0, AB 87 on density bonus law clarification passing 63-0, AB 523 on Metropolitan Water District proxy voting passing 62-1, AB 769 on park district code cleanup passing 68-0, AB 771 on secured transactions passing 69-0, and AB 1416 on property tax installment deferrals passing 66-0. The Assembly also took up AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Protection Act, which would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service. Supporters described the practice as predatory and discriminatory, while noting ongoing concerns about preserving legitimate discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was presented as a consumer protection measure aimed at preventing hidden price discrimination and reducing cost-of-living pressures. The transcript ends amid repeated and partially duplicated readings of AB 446, without a final vote shown for that item.

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• In chapter three, we specifically focus on classroom...
• And then, even though it's not in code, just to give a more robust review of the books, we did count
• I've heard that in the middle of a lesson, in the middle of a chapter...
• I also represent District 9, which is the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley.
• So you've spent a lot of time creating code, and we've also put that into rules.

Keywords: 985, all

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• It is 9:37 on April 30th, 2025. We've got some echo in the room.
• they're not driving because of a car repair or the car breaks down, that they don't end up getting penalized
• ><00:14:17.040> end<00:14:17.199> up<00:14:17.360> getting<00:14:17.600> penalized
• that they don't end up getting penalized that they don't end up getting penalized or<00:14:18.399

Keywords: 1187, senate, all