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• So it was found that when farm-level data is used in the model and aggregated across the corn acres in
• When farm-level data is used in the model and aggregated across the corn acres in the assessment, the

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard testimony on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and Minnesota’s efforts to build a SAF industry. Andrea Veble of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said the Walz administration strongly supports SAF because it could benefit agriculture, forestry, clean energy, and rural economies. She highlighted the 2023 state SAF tax credit and sales tax exemption for facility construction, describing the credit as a nation-leading incentive designed to stack with federal IRA credits and attract producers and blenders to Minnesota. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines said aviation is difficult to decarbonize and that SAF is the airline industry’s best available tool to reach net-zero goals by 2050. He explained that SAF is a certified drop-in fuel that can be blended with conventional jet fuel and used in existing aircraft and infrastructure, and he cited growing global demand and limited supply. He said Minnesota has many potential feedstocks, including used cooking oil, corn, soybeans, and camelina, and praised the state’s SAF tax credit and the Minnesota SAF Hub as important steps toward making Minnesota a leader in the sector. Peter Fros of Greater MSP described the Minnesota SAF Hub as a public-private partnership aimed at building an industrial-scale SAF value chain in Minnesota. He said the state has key advantages, including airport demand, corporate partners, research institutions, and agricultural inputs, and estimated that three SAF biorefineries could create tens of thousands of jobs and significant emissions reductions. He also said the Hub is working on blending infrastructure, private demand commitments, a winter camelina expansion study, and efforts to secure additional refineries before 2030. Members raised questions about how sustainability is measured, and Fros said the Hub relies on the federal GREET model but wants a clearer, transparent, and standardized national method that also accounts for issues like water quality and biodiversity. Amanda Bellik of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association said corn-based ethanol is a strong fit for SAF production through the alcohol-to-jet pathway because it is abundant, affordable, and supported by existing infrastructure. She said SAF development could create a new value-added market for corn without requiring new acres, but emphasized the need for significant capital investment, stable tax policy, and efficient permitting. She also said the group has worked with a consultant on third-party sustainability assessments of corn production practices to help fill data gaps and support the carbon-intensity requirements tied to SAF incentives.

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• as I mentioned, over 2,000 units, both to rent and to own, largely through housing infrastructure bonds
• housing</c> largely through uh housing largely through uh housing infrastructure<00:02:54.760><c> bonds
• bonds and greater Minnesota<00:02:56.120><c> workforce</c><00:02:56.560><c> housing,</c><00:02:57.360
• This bill, as Chair Howard talked about, invests $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds and $20
• bonds and 20 million<00:07:24.600><c> in</c><00:07:24.720><c> workforce</c><00:07:25.160><c> housing

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House considered the conference committee report on House File 1141, a housing bill, and moved to adopt the report and repass the bill as amended. Rep. Howard said the compromise would help build thousands of new homes, keep Minnesotans housed, and improve transparency and collaboration with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, while remaining budget-neutral. He highlighted investments in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured housing, EHPAP, supportive housing, and a new provision for greater public access at MHFA board meetings, while noting that some Senate proposals, including a manufactured housing bill of rights and a ban on private equity home purchases, were not included. Several members spoke in support of the compromise. Rep. Kozlowski emphasized the bill’s role in addressing housing instability, homelessness, and workforce shortages, citing investments in first-generation homebuyer assistance, supportive housing, and preservation of beds and units. Rep. Skraba and Rep. West also supported the bill, with Skraba praising the bipartisan process and West arguing the bill focused on supply-side solutions such as manufactured housing and easing development constraints. Rep. Schultz opposed the bill, arguing the money should instead go to school safety, fraud prevention, asset preservation, and lowering costs for taxpayers. After brief discussion, the House adopted the conference report and advanced the bill to third reading.

Transcript Highlights:

• how it is that we are creating equity and parity when we are using taxpayer dollars to potentially bond
• This is removing the limit on the carryover. Follow up. Thank you, Mr. President.
• This is removing the limit on the carryover. Follow up. Thank you, Mr. President.
• I suppose that it would limit those people who do it fraudulently.
• So if we're looking at limiting the scope and by doing what we're doing on increasing the... ...limiting

Bills: SB1627 , SB227 , SB366 , SB1193 , SB1433 , SB1450 , SB1481 , SB1749 , SB1810 , SB1812 , SB1921 , SB1948 , SB2044 , SB2178 , SB169 , SB1877 , HB1409 , SB1266 , SB1432

Keywords: criminal code cleanup, duplicate statutes, statutory consolidation, repealer bill, emergency clause, Title 21 crimes, Title 47 DUI, child abuse reporting, child neglect, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, sex offenses, rape, stalking, domestic abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, sex trafficking, gang-related offense, eluding police

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered prayer, and recognized several guests, doctors, nurses, pages, student shadows, and visitors in the gallery. Members also adopted a motion to request the House’s consent for the Senate to adjourn for more than three days, with Senator Hicks opposing the motion because of the number of bills still available for consideration. The motion passed. The chamber then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1627, a cleanup measure to eliminate duplicate criminal code sections and clarify the law for legal research, passed 45-0 and was advanced as an emergency. Senate Bill 227, dealing with gross production tax and ad valorem taxation on oil and gas means of production, drew extensive questioning and debate over possible revenue impacts, county assessors, schools, and economically at-risk wells; it passed 37-9. Senate Bill 366, which gives charter schools a first right of refusal to buy or lease public school buildings sold or leased by districts, also generated debate over local control and lack of resale guardrails, and passed 40-6 as an emergency. Later, Senate Bill 1193 to remove general fund carryover caps for school districts passed 46-0 as an emergency after supporters argued it would reduce “use it or lose it” spending and allow more local flexibility, while opponents questioned fiscal effects and accountability. Senate Bill 1433, the Guidance Transparency Act requiring agencies to publicly disclose guidance documents in a searchable database, passed 37-7 after concerns about attorney-client privilege, administrative burden, and whether guidance could function like law. Senate Bill 1450, expanding relief from fines, fees, and court costs for certain people in the criminal justice system, was advanced and passed unanimously; Senate Bill 1481, increasing minimum recess time for K-5 students from 20 to 40 minutes, was advanced as an emergency measure; Senate Bill 1810, allowing expert testimony in human trafficking cases, passed 45-0; Senate Bill 1812, requiring school districts to make benchmark testing information available to parents, passed 46-0 as an emergency; Senate Bill 1921, increasing OSBI background-check fees, passed 39-7; and Senate Bill 1948, updating fireworks laws and limiting county restrictions on private outdoor consumer fireworks displays, was taken up with significant safety and local-control questioning.

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• The clerk will read the bond initiatives and the committee assignment. >> Introductory House Bond Initiatives
• Introductory House Bond Initiatives No. 4, January 23, 2026. Refer to Appropriations.
• Introductory House Bond Initiatives No. 4, January 23, 2026. Refer to Appropriations.
• Introductory House Bond Initiatives No. 5, January 23, 2026. Refer to Appropriations.
• Introductory House Bond Initiatives No. 6, January 23, 2026. Refer to Appropriations.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, January 23, 2026, 957, house, all

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• It is narrowly tailored, time-limited, and includes built-in accountability through the fiscal review
• It is narrowly tailored, time-limited, and includes built-in accountability through the fiscal review
• Veterans have a pretty unique bond and kind of like to take care of each other. I would like this.
• So I just wanted to say I do appreciate that with the age limit because I don't think we do that enough

Summary: The House Revenue and Finance Committee met to consider two tax-related measures sponsored by Representative Holofsky. The first was House Substitute 1 for House Bill 386, the Tipped Worker Tax Relief Act of 2026, which would allow a temporary Delaware income tax deduction of up to $15,000 for qualified tips for tax years 2027 through 2029, with phaseouts at higher incomes and a refundable credit for lower-income workers. Committee discussion focused on whether the bill applied to residents and non-residents, whether credit-card tips were included, the need for an updated substitute, and the expected fiscal impact. The Office of the Comptroller General said the bill would likely reduce general revenue and that the fiscal note had not yet been fully reviewed, while Deputy Secretary Goldsmith said the Department of Finance could administer it and that implementation costs would be modest. After public comment, the committee voted on a motion to release the bill, but it did not receive enough votes, so the chair said she would walk it for additional signatures. The committee then heard Senate Bill 219, which would phase in an increase in the military pension income exemption from $12,500 to $25,000 by tax year 2029. Representative Holofsky argued the measure would help attract and retain military retirees, support the economy, and provide a strong return on investment through spending, taxes, and community participation. Members raised concerns about whether the benefit should be income-based, with one member arguing that higher-income retirees may not need the tax break, while supporters emphasized the multiplier effect and the value of veterans to the state. Public testimony from Veterans of Foreign Wars representatives strongly supported the bill and described how the exemption could influence retirement decisions and local economic activity. A motion to release the bill also failed to get enough votes, and the chair said she would walk it for signatures before adjourning the meeting.

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• NO DAILY LIMITS AND NO REFUND POLICY. THERE IS NO STATE OVERSIGHT.
• IT IMPOSES DAILY TRANSACTION LIMITS, TOO THOUSAND DOLLARS PER CALENDAR DAY SOMEONE WAS TRANSACTED WITH
• THE BILL HAS BEEN AMENDED FAVORABLY IN OUR VIEW WE HAVE HB 527 PROPOSALS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT COULD LIMIT
• COURSE AT THAT POINT WE HAD TO STEP BACK AND PROVE TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THIS KID WAS INDEED BONDED

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• Testimony on any such bill will be limited to a statement of name I encourage members of the public who
• Importantly, the language does not limit the ability of a plaintiff to seek judicial review of all or
• the idea of bringing more students into our downtown specifically in conversation are on the housing bond
• comments made by members of the public on any bill not presented to the committee today. be sure to limit

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• witnesses who have registered today and to accommodate all who wish to testify, there will be a time limit
• Vice Chair Plaza, which relates to the definition of closing for purposes of certain private activity bonds
• We think that this bill, though it creates an extremely limited exception, is crafted in such a way that
• I have limited experience with gift card fraud because as you heard earlier, this is an emerging technology

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Additionally, the commission is limited in the types of complaints that it is allowed to review and the
• The committee substitute as a seven-year statute of limitations for complaints filed with the commission
• and allows for limited investigation.
• you know if somebody forgets to do one public safety report or overlook that the person had was on. bond

Bills: SB260 , SB263 , SB293 , SJR18

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction

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• Additionally, the commission is limited in the types of complaints that it is allowed to review and the
• The committee substitute adds a seven-year statute of limitations for complaints filed with the commission
• and allows for limited investigative deadline extensions.
• you know, somebody forgets to do one public safety report or overlooked that the person had. was on bond

Committee: Senate Finance

Transcript Highlights:

• But without oil and gas, my tribes would have no capital outlay, severance tax bonds, right?
• Senator Tobiason, an act relating to the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority, the limit
• the punitive damages awarded in medical malpractice. practice claims to be awarded to the state, limiting
• introduced by Next by Senator Trujillo, an act relating to self-service storage, providing that the limit

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• Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy, known as the Jewels, who recognized the need for a strong bond
• Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy, known as the Jewels, who recognized the need for a strong bond
• </c><00:12:53.920><c> of</c> recognized the need for a strong bond of recognized the need for a strong
• This opens the opportunity for a magistrate to give bond.
• This opens the opportunity for a magistrate to give bond.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I like the MSA roads and what the limitations on the kinds of traffic safety improvements we can do on
• Without dedicated resources, current protective and threat assessment capabilities are limited.
• </c><00:35:58.320><c> Without</c> capabilities are limited. Without capabilities are limited.
• Uh, I think that this type of protective services should be limited in scope.
• It should be should be limited in scope.

Bills: HF3418 , HF3739 , HF3791 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF3430

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority, county roads, city streets, tribal transportation, capital improvements, safety design solutions, grant program

Transcript Highlights:

• We had a trifecta and we understand that there are some bills like a bonding bill here in Minnesota that
• We had a trifecta and we understand that there are some bills like a bonding bill here in Minnesota that
• </c><00:03:54.159><c> bills</c><00:03:54.480><c> like</c><00:03:54.640><c> a</c><00:03:54.879><c> bonding
• </c><00:03:55.200><c> bill</c><00:03:55.440><c> here</c> are some bills like a bonding bill here are
• some bills like a bonding bill here in<00:03:55.760><c> Minnesota</c><00:03:56.239><c> that</c><00:03

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The clerk will read the bond initiatives and the committee assignment.
• Introductory House Bond Initiatives number 46, February 20th, 2026. Referred to Appropriations.
• Introductory House Bond Initiatives number 47, February 20th, 2026. Refer to Appropriations.
• Bond Initiatives number 47, February Bond Initiatives number 47, February 20th,<00:04:20.959><c> 2026
• House Bond initiatives Introductory House Bond initiatives number<00:04:24.400><c> 48,</c><00:04:24.880

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, February 20, 2026, 957, house, all

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• But it's very limited. It's very segmented where you have to do it.
• There's a limited liability company.
• We actually have a version of this in Missouri, but it's very limited.
• Your word is your bond in this building.
• Your word is your bond in this building.

Summary: The House recognized its drafters and research staff, then moved through committee reports and several conference committee reports and final passage motions. Senate Joint Resolution 87 was adopted and finally passed after debate over a provision affecting the City of St. Louis sheriff; supporters said the final version restored the original format with a minor wording change, while opponents argued it removed local voter control. The resolution passed 95-46 on both the conference report and final passage votes. Members then adopted and finally passed Senate Bill 973, a measure combining a wholesaler provision and a land bank/real estate transparency provision, with supporters describing it as consumer protection and cleanup language. Senate Bill 1421, a public safety package, was also advanced after a motion to exceed the conference differences; debate focused on clean slate provisions, masked intimidation penalties, prosecuting attorney salaries, fentanyl language, good time credit, Brianna’s Law, and a St. Louis liability provision. The conference report passed 116-18, final passage 110-25, and the emergency clause for the drone-related portion passed 136-5. The House also adopted and finally passed Senate Bills 835 and 1111, a broad package including insurance claim assignment protections, court automation updates, treatment court administration, a circuit judgeship codification, a St. Louis civil case surcharge, and anti-SLAPP protections. Senate Bill 1408, which authorizes MoDOT and the Highway Commission to consider raising rural interstate speed limits from 70 to 75 mph, was receded to the Senate version and finally passed 93-46. Senate Bill 913, extending multiple agricultural tax credits through 2033 and adding a short-line railroad credit, drew extensive debate over tax credits, budget priorities, and return on investment before the previous question was ordered and the bill passed 107-30. Finally, Senate Bill 1553 was passed, creating incentives and a grant program tied to critical minerals and pharmaceuticals to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers; supporters framed it as a jobs and national security measure, while one member raised concerns about local revenue impacts before clarifying the bill’s scope. The House then received Senate messages indicating the Senate had passed a House bill, and the session continued.

Transcript Highlights:

• I mean, it reads, but not limited to using words, body gestures, or signs.
• I mean, it reads, but not limited to using words, body gestures, or signs.
• I'm going to limit testimony to one minute.
• Many foster parents and foster children maintain deep familial bonds throughout their lives.
• This is about fairness and recognizing the profound bonds created through foster care.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of land use, public records, infrastructure, and local-government bills. The most debated measures were CS for CS for HB 399 and CS for HB 979, both sponsored by Rep. Borrero, which sought to streamline development approvals and reduce local-government barriers. HB 399 would require simple-majority approval for certain land development applications, mandate local definitions of compatibility, and add provisions affecting destination resorts, manufactured housing, historic properties, and a study of urban development boundaries. HB 979 would allow administrative rezoning of environmentally damaged five-acre-or-larger parcels in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties for residential use if adjacent to neighborhoods. Supporters argued both bills would increase housing supply, encourage cleanup of contaminated land, and lower costs; opponents argued they preempt local decision-making, weaken voter-approved growth controls, and do not guarantee affordability. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably, with HB 399 passing 16-10 and HB 979 passing after debate. The committee also approved CS for HB 437, a public records bill by Rep. Andrade, on a 25-0 vote. The bill requires agencies to respond to public records requests within three days by producing the records, citing why they cannot, or giving a good-faith estimate of time and cost; it also limits agencies from later relying on exemptions not previously raised. Proponents said the measure addresses long delays and nonresponses by agencies, while school district representatives warned the timeline could be difficult for large, complex requests. The committee adopted the bill and sent it favorably. Several local and special district bills were also approved. CS for CS for HB 1103 would help local governments coordinate with FWC on derelict vessels and anchoring issues and passed unanimously. CS for HB 1245, dealing with biosolids regulation, also passed unanimously. CS for HB 4081 to expand the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 25-0. CS for HB 4103, creating a state special district for the Apalachicola water and sewer system, passed 25-1 after testimony from city officials who argued the city had improved its water system and should retain a role. CS for HB 4105, expanding the Port St. Joe Port Authority into a multi-county regional board, passed 23-3 despite opposition from residents concerned about infrastructure, environmental impacts, and local control. The committee also began consideration of PCS for CS for HB 433, an agriculture-related bill with changes to surplus lands and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• I think we're putting limitations in the bill, especially in the.
• Suspending limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction for Senate Bill 1.
• Spending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction to House Bill 5246.
• Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on Senate Bill 2308.
• By Middleton, suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on House Bill 356.

Bills: SB27 , SB1494 , SB2121 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB30 , SB37 , SB260 , SB268 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB568 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1405 , SB1506 , SB1540 , SB1566 , SB1610 , SB1637 , SB1660 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2217 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2601 , SB2753 , SB2878 , SB2900 , SB2972 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB40 , HB46 , HB119 , HB145 , HB300 , HB493 , HB705 , HB1545 , HB2011 , HB2017 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2885 , HB2963 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB3642 , HB3909 , HB5138 , HB5246 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB112 , HB104 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2399 , HB111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB123 , HB5606 , HB1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59 , SR634 , SR687 , SR703 , SR709 , SR715 , SB1494 , SB2121 , SB2373 , SB2431 , HB46 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB37 , SB260 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB568 , SB763 , SB1405 , SB1540 , SB1566 , SB2018 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2878 , SB3059 , HB705 , HB2017 , HB2067 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB3909 , HB5246

Keywords: elections, local governance, political subdivisions, general elections, Texas Election Code, data brokers, personal data, regulation, business entities, consumer protection, financial exploitation, artificial intelligence, phishing, legal liability, criminal offense, civil penalty, foreign language, study abroad, higher education, language credit

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• It includes age limits, credit hour caps, admissions requirements, and felony exclusions.
• It includes age limits, credit hour caps, admissions requirements, and felony exclusions.
• You know, being an immigrant and being in South Central, the opportunities were limited.
• that... ...without meeting the statutory limitations that I'm available for questions.
• term limits for eight years.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• box Electronic media including limited box Electronic media including limited to a computer tablet gaming
• to periodic include but not be limited to periodic include but not be limited to periodic polygraphed
• it to intentional just kind of it limits it to intentional just kind of it limits it to intentional
• so like for example in the if the limits so like for example in the if the limits so like for example
• the number of mean that it would limit the number of mean that it would limit the number of folks that

Keywords: 1136, house, all