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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/12/26 - Part 3

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the current age limits,<00:27:25.840> parental<00:27:26.400> controls,<00:27:27.840
  • > screen<00:27:28.159> time limits, parental controls, screen time limits, parental controls
  • does not engage in a reasonable entity does not engage in a reasonable accommodation<01:06:19.359>
  • They have all sorts of entities that are operating out of them.
  • nearly two decades of Democrat control nearly two decades of Democrat control of<03:39:30.080>
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House took up House File 4138, a bill aimed at limiting harmful social media features for children and requiring parental involvement for minors using platforms in Minnesota. Early on, members reconsidered and then adopted the Smith amendment (A13) after first rejecting a narrower amendment to the amendment (A18) on a 67-67 tie. Representative Bonner then offered a technical amendment (A14) to address liability and drafting concerns, but withdrew it after saying it contained an unintended drafting error and could create legal problems, including issues around data collection and rulemaking. During third reading debate, supporters described the bill as a first step to protect children from addictive social media design, online exploitation, and harmful data practices. Representative Scott said the bill would require parental consent and limit addictive features for child accounts, while emphasizing that the consent language must be prominent and that the bill’s effective date would not begin until next July. Representative Enen, Representative Feist, Representative Greenman, and others backed the measure as a bipartisan effort to hold big tech accountable and protect kids, though Greenman also noted that the legislature had not shown the same willingness to confront gun violence. Opponents and skeptics raised concerns that the bill relies on parents understanding complex legal and technical terms, that it may not fully protect children, and that it could still leave gaps around liability and privacy. Representative Leeing questioned why the bill does not simply restrict addictive features for all children and asked about parental waivers and location tracking; Scott responded that the bill uses IP address information and does not specifically address liability waivers, but said the measure is a policy choice intended to empower parents. The debate ended with broad support from several members, and the bill was presented as likely to pass, though no final vote on the bill itself was included in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/16/26

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • And typically when a blood or urine test is requested, that's because it's a controlled substance case
  • So we would not be in favor of any type of a per se limit for controlled substances.
  • for controlled substances. for controlled substances.
  • the determination that the controlled the determination that the controlled substance<00:53:16.720
  • for exactly how would be able to control for exactly how much<01:38:34.880> that<01:38:35.040
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Public Works and Highways (01/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:17:08.799> from<00:17:09.000> the<00:17:09.160> pering exempt um entities
  • from the pering exempt um entities from the pering process<00:17:10.319> kind<00:17:10.439>
  • Essentially, it's taking it out of local control.
  • Essentially, it's taking it out of local control.
  • <01:06:44.520> uh<01:06:44.640> you taking it out of local control uh you taking it
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The Public Works and Highways Committee heard testimony on House Bill 375, which would allow municipalities to designate certain road segments for ATV travel, create maps and signage for those routes, set seasonal limits, and require certain equipment on ATVs such as lights, a horn, flashers, and directional signals. The sponsor, Rep. Dan Maguire, said the bill is intended to support tourism and give towns a structured, optional way to permit ATV use on roads, not to override existing uses. Members asked about possible overlap with agricultural vehicle rules, golf carts, speed limits, and whether the bill could allow ATV use on busier roads or expressways; the sponsor said he did not intend to interfere with existing lawful uses and believed golf carts would only be included if they met the relevant statutory requirements. NHDOT State Maintenance Engineer Alan Hennessy said the department had concerns with language exempting municipalities and the Bureau of Trails from the permitting process, arguing that the existing permit system provides needed review, public notice, and signage requirements. He also raised questions about road funding and maintenance if ATVs were allowed on state highways. Fish and Game Captain Michael Eastman testified that his commission opposed the bill as written, citing concerns about the ATV definition, the distinction between ATVs, UTVs, and other OHRVs, and the potential impact on state highways and road maintenance. He said towns can already open roads to OHRV use under existing law, and he noted that accident data for road use would generally be handled by local police or State Police rather than Fish and Game. Craig Reny, chief of the Bureau of Trails, said the current Bureau of Trails/DOT permit process for highway crossings and connectors works well and is used to ensure safety through engineering review. He said his bureau was not taking a position on the bill but wanted to clarify that existing procedures already address many of the issues the bill appears to cover. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just recently, the FDA approved Moderna's M-Nex spike without a single placebo-controlled trial.
  • That said, I know I only have control over my children, and I, in no way, ever look to control how other
  • However, that's the difference between a living man or woman and a dead entity.
  • A school is not a controlled clinical setting, especially at the end of the school year.
  • It took nine months for them to get my body under control.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing on several vaccination-related bills, including proposals to eliminate non-medical or religious exemptions for school immunizations (notably H. 2554 and S. 1557), a bill to require or improve reporting and administration of immunization data and exemptions (described as the Community Immunity Act, S. 1618), and H. 2431, which would prohibit COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccine requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 2463, which would classify funeral directors as public health workers for vaccine-priority purposes during emergencies. The chair reviewed testimony rules and repeatedly asked speakers to keep comments orderly and brief so the committee could hear as many people as possible. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony on H. 2554 and S. 1557 was sharply divided. Pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, public health advocates, and groups such as the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society, March of Dimes, Massachusetts Families for Vaccines, and several parents supported eliminating religious exemptions, arguing that vaccination protects medically vulnerable children and adults, improves herd immunity, and helps prevent outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other diseases. They cited local school data showing pockets of lower coverage and incomplete reporting, and several speakers referenced outbreaks in other states and the need for stronger, more consistent reporting and exemption management. Opponents argued the bills would infringe on religious freedom and parental rights, force families to choose between faith and education, and unfairly target a small number of families; some also said Massachusetts already has high vaccination rates and that the real issue is incomplete data or the gap population rather than religious exemptions. H. 2431 drew testimony from supporters who said COVID-era mandates caused job losses, privacy concerns, and harm, and that the bill would prevent future requirements for COVID, mRNA, or gene-altering vaccines in schools, workplaces, and public settings. Supporters described personal experiences with alleged vaccine injury or mandate-related hardship. H. 2463 was supported by the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, which argued funeral directors work in infection-facing settings and should be eligible for vaccine priority during public health emergencies. The hearing featured extensive public testimony but no committee action beyond hearing the bills and taking questions from members.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We do the spikes, which is a controlled release of the air of the tires to stop them.
  • I can take the 30. to control its major costs.
  • Do you control the fire marshals?
  • First of all, temperature control—allocating specific funding to bring temperature control to all of
  • First of all, temperature control—allocating specific funding to bring temperature control to all of
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard the Legislative Budget Board’s overview of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s 2026-27 budget, followed by extensive testimony from DPS leadership. The LBB presentation covered funding and staffing changes across driver license services, facilities, troopers and recruit schools, crime labs, vehicle and aircraft operations, and border security. The recommendations included added support for customer service staffing and trooper hiring, but did not include several DPS exceptional items such as major driver license staffing and technology requests, new regional headquarters in El Paso and San Antonio, and other capital projects. Members also discussed proposed rider changes, including a new rider to lapse unused trooper funding and require reporting after recruit schools. Much of the committee’s questioning focused on driver license operations, where senators criticized long call wait times, low call-answer rates, appointment delays, and what they viewed as an overreliance on adding staff rather than improving processes. DPS and LBB witnesses said the agency is pursuing some technology upgrades, including automation, online pre-population of applications, and appointment-system improvements, but acknowledged that the driver license division remains a major problem area. Senators also raised concerns about whether the 2019 efficiency study led to meaningful changes and whether the agency should consider broader process redesign or even a different administrative structure. Colonel Freeman and other DPS officials then defended the agency’s broader law enforcement and border-security work, emphasizing the need for the Williamson County training academy, the 500 additional troopers funded in prior sessions, and continued support for Operation Lone Star. They described DPS’s role in border interdiction, threat-to-life investigations, oilfield theft cases, Capitol and Alamo security, and highway safety, and said the agency is stretched thin by deployments and overtime. Members asked about border reimbursement possibilities, regional staffing differences, pursuit safety, fleet and aircraft replacement needs, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame museum. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • CalHFA, I'm sorry, it'll be anchored by five core entities: CalHFA, which provides financing tools for
  • So we have an incentive to bring the cost down, but there are certain things that we don't control: the
  • because most of what's in the cost of affordable housing is made up of things that we just can't control
  • Again, it's that, you know, everyone wants to control and be able to have predictable outcomes.
  • Well, not the, I mean, we can't control it, but to reassure them playing in a certain market that there
Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability held its first hearing of 2025 to examine California’s housing finance system, with opening remarks emphasizing the state’s severe housing shortage, high costs, and the need for practical recommendations to the Legislature and Governor. Co-chairs described the committee as an educational and problem-solving forum focused on financing housing production, first-time homeownership, mixed-income developments, and affordability across the income spectrum. Witnesses from state agencies and the development sector were invited to explain how housing is financed and where the system is breaking down. Panelists from the California Housing Partnership, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, the Tax Credit Allocation Committee/State Treasurer’s Office, CalHFA, and Related outlined the “capital stack” used to finance affordable housing, stressing that projects typically rely on multiple public and private sources, including federal and state low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, state subsidies, local funds, and rental income. Speakers noted that affordable housing rents generally cannot support full project costs without public subsidy, and that recent federal changes—especially the expansion of the 4% and 9% tax credit programs and the reduction of the bond financing threshold for 4% credits—should allow California to finance substantially more units. CalHFA also described its homeownership programs, including My Home, Dream For All, and disaster-related mortgage assistance, as well as its multifamily lending and bond issuance programs. Several witnesses and committee members emphasized that the system remains too complex, too slow, and underfunded. They pointed to the need for more state funding, a housing bond, a permanent funding source, and better coordination among agencies, while also citing recent streamlining efforts such as AB 434’s SuperNOFA, AB 519’s one-stop-shop working group, and the planned California Housing and Homeless Agency reorganization. Members raised concerns about equity, access, missing-middle housing, gender and racial disparities, and whether current programs adequately serve extremely low-income households and those at risk of homelessness. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing; the discussion ended with committee members and witnesses agreeing that both funding and administrative reform are needed to increase production and improve affordability.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • They provide cancer screenings, chronic disease testing and treatment, birth control, and postpartum
  • Quality control and discipline are critical.
  • We appreciate the existing funding toward prevention and control and ask to bolster the Texas tobacco
  • We appreciate the existing funding toward prevention and control and ask to bolster the Texas tobacco
  • We appreciate the existing funding for our prevention and control efforts, and we ask to bolster the
Bills: SB1, SB 1
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • What they do, though, is they tend to manage with global budgets, so they have more control.
  • I've worked with a lot of private entities.
  • I can transfer the cost of goods or the cost of services between those entities multiple times.
  • We've been having this discussion for so long regarding the PBMs for that middle entity.
  • It may put the fear in the MCOs and other entities, but that's what our job is.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 13th, 2026 at 04:30 pm

Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4051 is a bill that puts control of the FMAP rate preservation fund more explicitly under
  • the control of the legislature and dictates that the Health Care Authority not use those funds for anything
  • Controls or produces something like 75% of all the wheat genetics for the state of Oklahoma are produced
  • operated by the Oklahoma Board of Investors, or the Board of Investors, which is an pre-existing entity
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • During this period, Speaker Murphy was instrumental in the approval of a border control post at Rosslare
  • During this period, Speaker Murphy was instrumental in the approval of a border control post at Roslara
  • To the member, thank you for giving us local control back to the cities and towns where they belong.
  • joined have an annual period in which they can opt out, making this a truly voluntary governmental entity
Keywords: 1182, all
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 542 relates to cannabis control retail market penalties.
  • Senate Bill 620 relates to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, permitting of retail tobacco
  • Senate Bill 645, the conference report, relates to air pollution control board regulations, small renewable
  • Senate Bill 777 relates to regional electric transmission entities, voting members, and annual report
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Apr 9th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • So line 28 says that you can use the weapon can be controlled remotely, but not activated autonomously
  • ensure that the weapon, even though the unmanned aerial vehicle may be autonomous, the weapon is controlled
  • here—law enforcement may not authorize the use of a robot to deploy a lethal weapon unless it is controlled
  • And with your work in pulling together multiple entities, you came up with something that all of them
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 1582, a study bill on false accusations and false reports of a crime. The sponsor argued the issue is broad but important, citing concerns about weaponized accusations in custody, civil, and political disputes and saying the study should gather statistics on how often these offenses are charged and prosecuted. Testimony in support came from the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents and the North Dakota Association for Justice, both describing cases where false domestic-violence allegations or false reports caused arrests, jail time, and court burdens, while noting the difficulty of finding statistics or examples of prosecutions. Members questioned the bill’s scope, and the committee amended it to narrow the study to North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12.1 before giving it a do pass recommendation by roll call vote. The committee then took up House Bill 1613, which addresses autonomous vehicles, robots, and law enforcement use of technology. The sponsor explained the amendment was intended to create definitions for autonomous, remote, lethal, and less-than-lethal systems, while preserving current law enforcement tools such as body cameras, license plate readers, and other cameras, and requiring warrants or use-of-force policies in certain situations. Testimony and discussion focused on ensuring humans remain involved in decisions to deploy weapons, limiting autonomous use of lethal force, and clarifying how drones and other devices could be used for surveillance or emergency response. After discussion of concerns from law enforcement, technology, and other stakeholders, the committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended by roll call vote. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1499, which would make home addresses and telephone numbers of federal judges, magistrate judges, and U.S. Supreme Court justices confidential under state open-records law. The sponsor and the Attorney General’s office said the bill would extend protections already given to state judges and other justice-system employees, noting increased threats to judges and explaining that federal law does not fully protect these records in state files. With no opposition offered, the committee gave the bill a do pass recommendation and then adjourned after noting it had completed action on all 122 bills before it, with only two conference committees remaining.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Transportation Apr 1st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • is if we're bulldozing our way, no pun intended, into a city because a particular city has told an entity
  • required to move over under the Move Over Act, or when otherwise directed by an official traffic control
  • law or if they were told to be in the left lane because of law enforcement or an official traffic control
  • of, or if they were told to be in the left lane because of law enforcement or an official traffic control
Summary: The Transportation Committee took up several bills and amendments related to traffic safety, utilities, schools, and motor vehicle administration. Senator Pizzo’s SB 1782, as amended, expanded reckless driving per se to include certain high-speed behaviors; the late amendment removed impound language but kept mandatory court appearance, and the bill was reported favorably. Senator McLean’s SB 818 on utility relocation was amended to include an important state interest finding; after testimony from county groups opposing the cost shift to local governments and Charter Communications supporting the bill, it was also reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1644 on emergency vehicles, after a delete-all amendment broadened warning-signal use for volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and related vehicles. Senator Trumbull’s SB 1348 on DHSMV services was amended to streamline local delivery of motor vehicle services and remove certain fines, waiting periods, and CDL retesting provisions; it passed favorably with support from Florida Tax Collectors. Senator McLean’s SB 1188 on local governing authorities and charter schools drew the most debate, with supporters arguing local governments were using traffic and site-plan rules to block charter schools and opponents warning the bill would tie the hands of local governments and create a blanket preemption; it was reported favorably. The committee then passed SB 636, which limits use of the far-left lane on high-speed roads except for passing, exiting, move-over compliance, or traffic conditions, and requires FDOT signage. Senator Arrington’s SB 1152 increased the Florida Wildflower specialty plate fee from $15 to $25 to raise more money for wildflower research and habitat programs; it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of multiple appointments to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Florida Transportation Commission, and then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on State-Federal Relations Mar 13th, 2025

S/C on State-Federal Relations

Transcript Highlights:
  • So most of that is a local control issue handled locally based on resource or need. OK. Thank you.
  • HB 176 simply clarifies their purpose for operational control of the Texas-Mexico border, enforcing federal
  • Our business friendly environment attracts entrepreneurs and established entities from California and
  • United States should develop a comprehensive package of tax incentives, properly conditioned and controlled
Bills: HB176, HB180
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Obviously, we can control interest rates to a degree.
  • Um, is obviously we<00:06:52.000> can<00:06:52.479> control<00:06:52.880> interest
  • c><00:06:53.120> rates<00:06:53.360> to<00:06:53.600> a we can control interest
  • These two entities have their own means of fiscal impact statements.
  • These two entities program in Kentucky.
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance met for its first interim meeting, established a quorum, approved routine opening items, and welcomed a new committee assistant and a legislative intern. The committee first heard a Kentucky Bankers Association presentation from Tim Shank and John Cooper focused on the state’s housing shortage, which they described as affecting all 120 counties and especially low- and moderate-income and workforce housing. They urged support for a proposed $20 million banker-backed revolving fund, paired with tax credits, to finance new housing construction; they said the program would be flexible, could support alternatives such as manufactured housing, and would use below-market loans with tax credits vesting over five years only after units are completed. They also asked for extension of the historical tax credit carryforward from five to seven years and for continued support of new market tax credits, arguing that supply-chain delays make the longer period necessary for historic rehabilitation projects. The bankers also raised concerns about credit unions, arguing that because credit unions do not pay the same taxes as banks, they should not be allowed to acquire healthy state-chartered banks or hold state and local deposits. They cited the recent purchase of First State Bank of Middlesborough as an example, saying the transaction would reduce state, county, and city tax revenue and weaken local tax bases. In response to committee questions, the presenters said local regulations, zoning, parking, sidewalk, and utility easement issues can significantly delay housing projects, and they emphasized that state policy and infrastructure support are needed to help address affordability and development barriers. The committee then shifted to a Department of Insurance presentation by Commissioner Sharon Clark on how to read KRS 6.948 health mandate and federal cost defrayal impact statements. Clark explained that the mandate statements were created in 1998 so legislators would have actuarial estimates of how proposed health insurance mandates would affect administrative costs, premiums, and total costs, and she noted that later legislation added federal cost-defrayal analysis. She also reviewed the background of the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits framework and said the department’s statements are intended to help lawmakers make informed decisions on proposed health coverage mandates. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 03:29 pm

West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill prohibits state and local government entities from publicly disclosing the home address and
  • and make reasonable efforts to do so across all records that are remotely accessible under their control
  • it uses the increased fines and penalties proposed by the House when drivers fail to obey traffic control
  • As amended, this bill increases the penalties for drivers who fail to obey traffic control instructions
  • you mr. president as amended this bill increases the penalties for drivers who fail to obey traffic control
Keywords: 994, senate, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2018, traffic fatalities cost New Mexico, $573.5 million, according to the Center for Disease Control
  • we're doing from an infrastructure perspective is proper fencing, ensuring that we do the litter control
  • Who's not in control of themselves at that point.
  • some of the questions, One of the questions that were asked during Amy's presentation is, how do we control
  • The 81-845 and the 245-537, as far as the match, 25% should be the DOT and 25% the local entity, so those
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm short staffed in my operations and my finance side, and in internal controls as well.
  • I'm short staffed in my operations and my finance side, and in internal controls as well.
  • I'm short staffed in my operations and my finance side, and in internal controls as well.
  • I'm short staffed in my operations and my finance side, and in internal controls as well.
  • <00:54:49.040> as side. um and in internal controls as side. um and in internal controls as
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The meeting focused on the Legislative Budget Assistant audit of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification’s response to 12 findings, especially those tied to mental health workforce licensure. The executive director said 10 findings were substantially resolved, one fully resolved, and one partially resolved, with most issues tied to ongoing rulemaking. He explained that the office regulates 61 professions, has limited rules-drafting staff, and is working through a long rulemaking process while also adapting to frequent statutory changes. The committee discussed the first finding on license portability/endorsement, which the director said was the office’s highest priority and had been implemented through universal recognition rules adopted in 2023. Members asked detailed questions about how the office reviews other states’ licensing standards, whether it evaluates jurisdictions case-by-case or maintains a database, and how many jurisdictions qualify for endorsement in various professions. The director said the office initially reviewed all states and professions at once, now maintains and updates a list of substantially similar jurisdictions, and sometimes evaluates narrower jurisdictions such as counties, cities, or foreign countries. He noted that some professions, like nursing, have broad reciprocity, while others, including some mental health-related fields, vary widely and may have only a limited number of qualifying jurisdictions. He also said the office is exploring whether AI could help with research and tracking, though not with final verification. The committee then turned to expedited licensure processing. The director said the office now handles examination, review, and issuance or denial based on board-set criteria, rather than requiring every board to review every application, which has sped up processing. He said delays still occur with criminal background checks and FBI fingerprint processing because of paper forms, federal involvement, and back-and-forth with the Department of Safety when releases are incomplete or incorrect. Members raised concerns about broader state process bottlenecks and asked whether legislation could help streamline the system. A legislator said he was already working on related background-check language for another agency and believed the current draft may satisfy FBI requirements.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • First, codify the regional backbone entities mulling off pre-K. off pre-K today's successes, as well
  • saw the local control related aspects of that district making decisions. it's best for the district.
  • And it's local control that's made it possible.
  • Local control allows us to ensure these policies are effective.
  • We appreciate that this legislation upholds local control. school boards and charter school leaders to
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Currently, four foreign interests control 90% of our global rare earth minerals.
  • Currently, four foreign interests control 90% of our global rare earth minerals.
  • So, it Redistribution of wealth to uh corporate entity.
  • :57.680> and helps with local control and helps with local control and communitydriven<02:39:59.040
  • , This amendment respects local control, This amendment respects local control, improves<03:13:49.680
Keywords: 916, all