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MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Corrections and Public Institutions Feb 9th, 2026

Corrections and Public Institutions

Transcript Highlights:
  • They pay a bond, ankle monitoring, or go to jail. What are those choices available?
  • They pay a bond, which a lot of times people can't afford, and bonds only... some judges would rather
  • Oh, they pay a bond, which they sometimes... Talk into the microphone, please.
  • I mean, bond is usually able to be... ...released. I mean, bond is usually even higher.
  • So they told him, “Here’s your bond. You have to stay home. They won’t let him go anywhere.
Summary: The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee substitute combining House Bills 2592, 2834, and 2787 into one measure. The combined substitute was then voted do pass by a unanimous roll call, recorded as 15 ayes and 0 noes after a brief correction to the tally. The committee then heard House Bill 1786, which would raise the Highway Patrol’s spending threshold for purchasing vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, and related specialized equipment without returning to the legislature from $100,000 to $500,000. The sponsor and Highway Patrol witnesses said the current cap is outdated because boats, armored vehicles, bomb trucks, and aircraft equipment now cost far more than $100,000, while members asked about inflation, the revolving fund, and whether a lower increase might be more appropriate. No opposition testimony was offered. Next, House Bill 2885 was heard. It would redirect the first $1 million in annual boat registration fee revenue away from general revenue and into the Missouri Water Patrol Division. The sponsor and Highway Patrol said registration revenue has declined while operating costs have risen, and the division needs the money to support enforcement, search and rescue, dive operations, and boating safety programs. Members asked how much revenue is collected and whether the change would affect other programs; testimony indicated the bill would mainly earmark existing revenue rather than increase overall department funding. The committee also heard House Bill 2694, which would exempt four fee-supported funds from the end-of-biennium sweep to general revenue: the Highway Patrol Academy Fund, the State Forensic Laboratory Account, the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Safety Fund, and the Elevator Safety Fund. The sponsor and Department of Public Safety witnesses said the sweeps make long-term planning difficult and can disrupt training, lab support, and safety inspection operations, though members raised concerns about excess balances, guardrails, and whether fee reductions should be considered if reserves grow too large. Finally, House Bill 1712 was heard; it would make intentionally failing to charge an electronic monitoring device a crime, closing a loophole in existing tampering law. The sponsor, a sheriff, and other witnesses said the bill addresses deliberate attempts to evade monitoring, while members discussed battery warnings, rural access to electricity, and the costs and benefits of pretrial release. No votes were taken on the later bills before the committee adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of these other bond bonding agencies are footing the bill on that and I'm pretty sure they're not
  • money when we go out for bonds.
  • One of the great things that I think are debt management division and the bonds oversight division.
  • lettings, I guess you'd say, when we are kind of the debt management bond oversight agency.
  • That's every year, just for the support of the museum bond itself.
Keywords: 914, all
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Jan 9th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and the Fidelity Bond Program coverage limit is $300,000 per occurrence.
  • Payment by the bond trust fund is also indicated when applicable.
  • was paid in full, and two were governmental entities that are not covered by the bond program.
  • On the bond trust fund, it's been used a number of times. Who pays for that trust fund?
  • It's the bond trust fund that is a fidelity bond to help ensure if there's theft by employees of those
Summary: The committee first adopted prior minutes and then heard several standing committee audit reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports scheduled for the month, one outstanding committee-requested report, and a request to gather information on a possible special report for February. The city/county/local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of turn-back funds for 17 entities, 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities filing reports, and action on the town of Daisy requiring repayment of misused street funds. The education report filed three higher education audit reports and deferred one Northwest Arkansas Community College report. The state agencies report filed four reports and deferred audits of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for more information on corrective actions. The committee then received a special audit review of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Auditors said the program received $10 million in desegregation funding and a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, and saw 116 students graduate. The review found many scholarship eligibility exceptions, including awards above the maximum and to students who did not meet GPA, enrollment-hour, or full-time requirements, and numerous disbursement documentation and authorization problems. Committee members sharply questioned the program’s oversight, the role of former staff, the use of funds for travel and cultural activities, and whether any improper spending should be referred for criminal review. UALR representatives said the program was overseen as a sponsored program, that some controls were later strengthened, and that Philander Smith only verified enrollment rather than eligibility. The committee voted to table the report until the next meeting and asked staff to gather the federal court order and additional information. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 criminal charges filed, 39 still under review, 3 dismissed, 5 pending in court, and 96 not charged; convictions in 20 cases led to fines, restitution, audit costs, and some bond trust fund payments. Prosecutor representatives explained that many referrals do not become criminal cases because of intent, timing, or other legal limits, and said they generally seek restitution even when charges are not filed. Members asked for more standardized reporting, including whether restitution was recovered and why cases were not prosecuted, and discussed possible training and a checklist for future reports. The committee then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12-13.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> I think you focus on that that bond process and the performance on process, sometimes we see.
  • But bonds, which by the very nature I structured procurement, would serve the same purpose.
  • You know, when you when you have the big bonds and things that put it at a certain level performance,
  • You know, when you talk about the risk associated with performance bonds and and and the big bond process
  • approaching appropriate bonding amount.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Feb 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And there's an environmental benefit to that.
  • And there's an environmental benefit to that.
  • going to primarily focus in my comments on those provisions, but the bill also deals with the environmental
  • State agency reporting under the Environmental Justice Council regarding environmental justice and environmental
  • And then finally, the narrowing of the environmental justice acts related to CCA spending to only covered
Summary: The committee first held an executive session on several transportation measures heard earlier in the session, including bills on rounding cash transactions to eliminate pennies, vehicle title transfers to insurers, a memorial bridge naming, BAT lane access for private employer transportation services, oil tanker escort requirements, Traffic Safety Commission authority, fifth-wheel trailer length, electric vehicle sales and funding, and vehicle loads on public highways. Most of the measures were advanced with due pass recommendations to the Rules Committee, and the committee adopted amendments on the penny-rounding bill, the EV funding bill, and the vehicle-loads bill. Members noted some opposition or reservations on a few items, including the penny-rounding proposal and the vehicle-loads amendment, but the motions carried. The committee then returned to public hearing on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2323 would create a blue envelope program for neurodiverse drivers to help communicate with law enforcement during traffic stops; the Department of Licensing and State Patrol fiscal notes were described, and the bill drew strong support in signed-in testimony. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2588 would expand county ferry district authority to include vehicle ferries and require voter approval for new taxes after the effective date; testimony was mixed, with Whatcom County officials and ferry users supporting the bill as a funding tool, while one opponent criticized the tax and timing provisions. The committee also heard public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2172, which would change the route jurisdiction transfer and abandonment process for state highways by requiring agreements or legislative review for longer abandonments or bridge transfers; cities, counties, the Transportation Commission, and the TIB supported the bill as a more transparent process. Additional public hearings covered Substitute House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency operations for drivers who bypass emergency road closures; a defense-lawyer witness opposed the mandatory license suspension, while the sponsor described the bill as a response to flood and fire rescues. Substitute House Bill 2410 would create a Commercial Truck Safety and Education Council and raise the commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee from $16 to $32 per vehicle; the trucking industry and business groups supported it as a safety and training investment. The committee also heard a staff briefing and sponsor testimony on Second Substitute House Bill 1923, the Mosquito Fleet Act, which would expand passenger-only ferry district options and was presented as a local tool to improve ferry access and relieve Washington State Ferries congestion.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • and necessary: proxy advisers hired by Retirement Systems have shown a penchant for supporting environmental
  • maybe even in 2023, if you know, prevent pension funds from investing in companies with higher environmental
  • investing in companies<00:29:20.360><c> with</c><00:29:20.600><c> higher</c><00:29:21.080><c> environmental
  • </c> companies with higher environmental companies with higher environmental social<00:29:22.159><c>
  • </c> money through various environmental money through various environmental social<00:30:04.720><c>
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its January 27 meeting and then took up House Bill 694, which would create a default rule for the Teachers’ Retirement System health insurance trust fund once it reaches 100% funding, currently anticipated around 2027. The bill would redirect two funding streams now going to the health trust—state payments on behalf of local districts and other employer contributions—into TRS pension benefits if the health fund reaches and maintains full funding. The sponsor said this would add about $154 million annually to TRS pensions and would only serve as a default if no other plan is adopted later. Members asked whether the bill would shift the unfunded liability to teachers or affect employee contributions. The sponsor and staff said it would not shift liability to teachers and would not change the employee contribution; only the employer-side payments would be redirected. Several members asked about the meaning of actuarial 100% funding, whether the fund could fall back below 100%, and whether employee contributions might be reduced in the future. The sponsor said the bill is based on actuarial projections, would revert the money back to the health trust if funding fell below 100%, and does not prevent future legislative or board action. Senator Higdon and others spoke in support of discussing the issue, noting the 2010 shared-responsibility changes and the need for a default approach as full funding is reached. The committee then heard Senate Bill 183, which would amend Kentucky law governing proxy advisers used by retirement systems. The sponsor said the bill would require proxy advisers, when handling shareholder-sponsored proposals, to act solely in the interest of retirement system members and beneficiaries and to provide an economic analysis when voting against a company board’s recommendation. He argued the measure is aimed at proxy advisers such as ISS and Glass Lewis, which he said often advance ESG-related proposals not tied to shareholder value. A guest from APCIA said the bill is meant to distinguish proxy advisers from investment managers and to strengthen the 2023 law by requiring a clearer economic justification for votes that depart from board recommendations. Members asked how proxy advisers differ from other financial advisers, whether Kentucky uses them, and whether the bill would prevent pension funds from investing in companies with ESG factors if those investments are profitable. The sponsor and guest said the bill would not bar such investments; it is intended to regulate proxy voting recommendations, not investment decisions. They described the bill as a proactive measure to reinforce fiduciary responsibility and limit outside proxy influence on pension voting. No final vote on either bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Finance - 03/11/25

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in the November forecast, we assumed a bonding bill of $790 million.
  • I think that's why the bond firms all gave us AAA ratings.
  • </c> budget money in the bank all the bond budget money in the bank all the bond houses<01:03:04.160>
  • </c> responsible I think that's why the bond responsible I think that's why the bond firms<01:05:05.680
  • You know, you look at the numbers for bonding, and a lot of our small communities really need some bonding
Committee: Senate Finance
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • When that happens, it becomes environmental racism.
  • When that happens, it becomes environmental<00:10:24.079><c> racism.
  • </c> environmental racism. environmental racism.
  • I've heard the words environmental<00:16:18.800><c> racism.
  • And I'm just environmental racism.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good afternoon, Chloe Shea on behalf of California Environmental Voters in strong support.
  • Marvin Norman, Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. Thank you.
  • Margaret Norman, Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, and strong support.
  • Marie Lou on behalf of the Asian Pacific Environmental Network Action in strong support. Thank you.
  • Hello, Joaquin Castillo with the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice from the Inland
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House DFL Leader Media Availability 5/17/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I mean, they were editing the bonding bill like as they went.
  • On bonding at least, you know, we get the public hearings on all of the different projects, but we have
  • </c> &gt;&gt; I mean, they were editing the bonding &gt;&gt; I mean, they were editing the bonding bill
  • </c><00:14:10.520><c> packages</c> when you look at those bonding packages when you look at those bonding
  • at least, you know, we get &gt;&gt; On bonding at least, you know, we get the<00:14:48.520><c> public
Keywords: 1183, house
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 2/27/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've got some bond initiatives. Clerk will read the bond initiatives.
  • Majority move so we consider the reading of the bond initiatives.
  • Let's go with bond initiatives calendar 32.
  • Senate Bill 448, Carroll County Senators: Carroll County Public Facilities Bond, favorable.
  • The date of maturity of these bonds cannot exceed 30 years.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA-HWN, WLA-HOU, WLA Public Hearings 04-17-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and in the face of environmental pressures, you know, we must take proactive action to make sure
  • Um, and in the face of environmental<00:19:39.120><c> pressures,</c><00:19:39.840><c> you</c><00:19:39.919
  • ><c> know,</c><00:19:40.080><c> we</c> environmental pressures, you know, we environmental pressures,
  • My name is Lauren Buck, and I'm a student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, majoring in environmental
  • For all of the reasons that the other testifiers talked about—economics, environmental, climate, cultural—I
Bills: HCR31
Summary: The joint committees on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts and Housing first heard HCR 85, which urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer parcels in the East Oahu area. DLNR, OPSD, HHFDC, and HCDA testified, and the chairs noted an intent to keep revenues from the lands with DLNR while agencies collaborate until parcels are ready for substantive transfer. Both committees then voted to pass the measure as is, with the recommendation adopted. The committees also heard HCR 101 and HCR 166. HCR 101 was recommended to pass unamended and was adopted by both the Hawaiian Affairs and Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committees. HCR 166, which asks DLNR to identify state lands in East Oahu suitable for planting native Hawaiian trees, received no opposition in testimony and was also recommended and adopted unamended by both committees. Later, the Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committee took up several resolutions. HCR 36, establishing a sister-state relationship with Okayama, Japan, drew support from DBED, which highlighted educational, agricultural, and airport-related opportunities, and the committee moved it forward. HCR 19, designating March as March for Water Month, was supported by the Board of Water Supply. HCR 162, creating an arts data mapping task force, received support from DBED and arts advocates, including the Hawaii Youth Symphony. HCR 61, urging investment in reforestation policies, workforce, and nursery capacity, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple community testifiers emphasizing climate resilience, native forests, and storm recovery. The committee also heard HCR 106 on designating Waikīkī as a world surfing reserve, with support from the University of Hawaii, and HCR 14 on a perpetual non-exclusive easement for existing drainage improvements at Waikīkī, which DLNR said had already been approved by the board and only needed legislative passage to execute. HCR 178, concerning a county set-aside for East Maui public trust water resources, drew testimony from the East Maui Water Authority and others supporting local control and public stewardship, while HCR 179, directing the Aamoku Advisory Committee to follow its rules and comply with Sunshine Law, drew testimony both in support and urging amendments to preserve Aamoku’s independent, semi-autonomous role. Because quorum was not available, decision-making on the later measures was deferred to the end of the 3 p.m. agenda.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-19 - 1:15PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Environmental protections face Environmental protections face litigation. litigation. litigation.
  • </c><02:19:21.280><c> conver</c> department of environmental conver department of environmental conver
  • permit fund to ANR and the environmental permit fund to ANR and the environmental division<02:24:33.439
  • ,</c><02:34:31.359><c> Madam</c> at your environmental committee, Madam at your environmental committee
  • </c> counsel, the department of environmental counsel, the department of environmental conservation,<
Keywords: 926, house, all
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • old-fashioned slider bingo boards, which have been reused for decades, making them both more environmentally
  • I'm a marine biologist working for a Tacoma-based environmental conservation nonprofit.
  • thriving for hundreds of millions of years, predating both dinosaurs and trees, sharks face rapid environmental
  • small, but it can have a meaningful impact by fostering connections to our waters and promoting environmental
  • By the time Puget Sound faces mounting environmental pressures, naming the six-gill as our state shark
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 1364 would raise from $5,000 to $15,000 the gross revenue thresholds for charitable and nonprofit organizations to conduct bingo, raffles, and amusement games without a gambling license, and would also raise related local tax thresholds; supporters said it is an inflation adjustment that helps volunteer nonprofits, while no opposition was heard before the hearing closed. HB 2632 would replace most uses of “alien” in state law with “non-citizen,” with exceptions for federal-law requirements and non-human uses; the sponsor described it as a dignity and accuracy measure rooted in refugee experience, while supporters and opponents debated whether it is respectful and clearer or instead unnecessary and potentially confusing. HB 2447 would designate the blunt-nosed six-gill shark as Washington’s official state shark; testimony from the sponsor, children, marine advocates, and scientists emphasized education, conservation, Puget Sound ecology, and local pride, and the hearing closed without opposition testimony. HB 2637 would exempt certain personal information from Public Records Act disclosure, including age, address, birthplace, precise location data, government identifiers, and consumer utility data; supporters framed it as privacy and safety protection, while opponents argued it would reduce transparency and could interfere with federal immigration enforcement. In executive session, the committee took action on three bills. HB 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions for concealed pistol licenses and permit-to-purchase firearm applications, was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2401, establishing the Boys and Men’s Commission, was also reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote, with some members supporting the concept but expressing concern about funding. HB 2574, which addresses removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots and related vote-count procedures, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote after members discussed the need to clarify election procedures in rare cases. The committee deferred action on HB 2520.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Apr 30th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • of global finance capital any company or even individual who doesn't agree with the prevailing environmental
  • So environmental. So if a corporation wants to make a decision to go into business.
  • To attract a market that has a different environmental view from you.
  • of your bill and it says that alleges an act or omission related to improper consideration of environmental
  • So if a if a corporation is founded on the premise of doing environmental good or Or you know is is is
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Mar 25, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 39

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They kept me briefed daily, and used their training to minimize the environmental impact. beaches.
  • , personally, the Coast Guard is the first federal service I think of when I think about ocean environmental
  • 00:37:01.040><c> ocean</c> think of when I think about ocean think of when I think about ocean environmental
  • <00:37:02.359><c> protection</c><00:37:03.359><c> and</c><00:37:03.599><c> keeping</c> environmental
  • protection and keeping environmental protection and keeping critical<00:37:04.480><c> economic</c><00
Keywords: 910, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Commissioner Simpson brought me in two years ago, brought me over from the Department of Environmental
  • Protection as someone who knew something about environmental regulations, about environmental issues
  • Moving on, we now have from the Department of Environmental Protection, Mr.
  • Adam Blaylock, who is going to go over our environmental grant programs.
  • That is a budget and need both environmentally sensitive and cost-wise that far exceeds your five-year
Summary: The committee meeting began with quorum, member introductions, and an overview of the Agriculture, Environment, and General Government budget process. The chair emphasized using the committee resource book and performance metrics to review the base budget and invited members to identify areas of interest for later discussion. Members were also reminded about appearance forms and speaking procedures. Wes Gregory of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on agricultural best management practices and water policy. He said the office had updated all nine commodity BMP manuals and added a manual for small farms and livestock, expanded enrollment by 742 producers covering 677,000 acres, and used GIS and data analysis to target areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. He also described cost-share projects, a new field application for enrollment and inspections, cross-training staff, and a request for $20 million for regional water quality projects. Members asked about BMP enrollment, compliance, and enforcement; Gregory said noncompliance is uncommon and cases can be referred to DEP. Adam Blaylock of DEP reviewed environmental grant programs, saying the state has appropriated $2.9 billion since 2018 for water quality projects, with about 1,100 projects reducing nitrogen and phosphorus statewide. He described the Water Quality Improvement Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Biscayne Bay, Springs, Alternative Water Supply, and Resilient Florida programs, including a planned public dashboard and a water-quality monitoring portal. Senators asked about the application window, award timing, and the high cost of septic-to-sewer conversions, with Blaylock estimating a blended average of about $35,000 per home. Chief Conservation Officer George Worthing of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission then presented on invasive animal control. He discussed prevention, risk screening, law enforcement at ports, public outreach programs such as the Python Challenge, Lionfish Challenge, and Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, and early detection tools like the Ive Got One reporting system. He also described control efforts for Burmese pythons, tegus, and lionfish, along with research and partner coordination. Members asked about the most harmful invasive species and whether iguanas may be taken; Worthing said iguanas are open for take, subject to other laws. The meeting ended after members briefly identified priorities such as water quality, recreation water quality, sustainability, sea level rise, and septic-to-sewer infrastructure, and the committee adjourned without any formal votes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/26/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> structured as serial bonds structured as serial bonds with<00:05:14.320><c> principal</c><00:05:
  • , bonds, bonds, which<00:05:23.880><c> in</c><00:05:23.960><c> many</c><00:05:24.240><c> cases</c><00
  • /c> for a bonding hearing for a bonding hearing for<00:41:39.600><c> my</c><00:41:39.760><c> re-election
  • I think everybody's in bonding I think.
  • </c> Does Igoe second bonding? Does Igoe second bonding?
Bills: HF495 , HF4321 , HF3902 , HF4161 , HF3755
Committee: House Taxes
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Insurance Mar 26th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, another question is, so, What about, uh, have we looked at, you know, bonds, you know, for this?
  • The bonding, and I, I could be wrong, maybe there's an avenue there.
  • Bonding generally in the past, when we've worked through bonds, it's a very specific project.
  • complicated bond process because a, a bond typically you've got to have a lot of input data for your
  • That generally doesn't work well with bonds, but there could be something different.
Bills: HB139
Committee: House Insurance
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Aug 11th, 2026

Governmental Organization

Transcript Highlights:
  • essential services for our citizens, including cultural resources protection, quality health care, environmental
  • back in 2022, what the federal court said was that we could not include in our compacts broad environmental
  • ...include in our compacts broad environmental review terms, broad family law terms, broad tort liability
  • decision back in 2022 what the federal court said was that we could not include in our compacts broad environmental
  • include in our compacts broad environmental review terms, broad family law terms, broad tort liability
Keywords: 988, house, all