Video & Transcript Research : 'declarant'
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OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote: 9 eyes, zero nay. I declare you'll Be able to pass, thank you, Mr.
- Declare the vote: 9 yes, 0 no. Your bill is passed. Pass, sir. Thank you, members.
- Representative, I declare your bill to have passed.
- Declare the vote. 9909 to clear your bill to pass. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, members.
Keywords:
labor, e-verification, immigration, employers, employment eligibility, Department of Labor, penalties, funeral licensing, continuing education, Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, professional development, licensing requirements, HB3660, natural organic reduction, human composting, soil reduction, green burial, funeral services, cremation, burial permit
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 19th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So if the county would declare a disaster.
- If the county has the authority to do that, and the county declares it, then communities in this area
- **, the only The only way that they would be able to get these funds is if it became a federally declared
- So it has to be federally declared for them to be able to receive the funding up front in order to get
- When a disaster occurs, the county declares it, then the state will authorize executive orders for the
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I again, when the governor declared a state of emergency, um, for instance, during COVID, during
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when <00:12:49.240>the <00:12:49.480>governor <00:12:49.920>declared - <00:12:50.560>
a Um I again, when the governor declared a Um I again, when the governor declared - declaring states of emergency<00:25:09.360>
during <00:25:09.640>six <00:25:10.080> - <00:26:20.520>
and um, that the governor has declared and um, that the governor has declared
Bills:
SCR180
Keywords:
wildfire, fire hazard, Lahaina, West Maui, Maui wildfire, vegetation management, fuel reduction, defensible space, fuel breaks, invasive grasses, emergency access, evacuation route, fire lane, state lands, public safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal, community risk reduction, hazard mitigation, brush clearance, wildland-urban interface
Summary:
The committee opened by noting it was likely its last hearing of the 2026 session, then took up several resolutions. SCR 54, on appointing a hydrogen fire safety expert and training on hydrogen-related protocols, and SCR 59, on allowing certain health care professionals to practice without a license during a state of emergency, drew no testimony. Members discussed SCR 59 as a response to past emergencies and the need for pre-approved, updated registries of professionals who could be deployed quickly in emergencies.
SCR 62 SD1, which asks the 911 Board to form a working group with the disability community to address access issues in emergency and 911 responses, received testimony from disability advocates and the 911 Board. Testifiers said the measure should ensure an integrated system with EMS infrastructure, real-time access for dispatchers and field personnel, and public education about the system; they also noted that Smart911 is no longer being used on Oahu and Maui and that a statewide, integrated approach is needed. Members agreed to work the suggested language into the resolution. SCR 179, urging Maui County to enforce fire code provisions on brush clearance, fuel breaks, roadside vegetation clearing, and emergency access, was noted as having no testimony but continuing to raise important issues.
SCR 74, calling for an audit of no-bid contracts issued under emergency proclamations from 2020 through 2025, drew strong support from a late testifier who tied the measure to emergency procurement concerns after the Lahaina wildfire and COVID-era contracting. The witness argued that procurement rules should not be waived in ways that compromise safety, and described concerns about unlicensed contractors and construction problems in a state housing project. Members asked about the scope of the audit and whether it would interfere with criminal investigations; the witness said the audit should cover a broad range of contracts, including nonprofit contracts, and should not be limited to the wildfire period. The committee also heard SCR 28 SD1 on creating a Hawaii Vietnam Veterans Medal, with support from the Department of Defense and veterans advocates, who said the resolution is intended to do the groundwork for a future appropriation and to determine eligibility and distribution procedures.
Finally, SCR 60 SD1, requesting updates on the “Breaking Cycles” rehabilitation and restorative justice study, received support from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Correctional System Oversight Commission, and reform advocates. The department asked that reporting be annual rather than quarterly because of the complexity of the OCCC project, and supporters said the measure would promote transparency and help ensure the study’s recommendations are implemented. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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Declaration <00:27:02.240>of <00:27:02.400>Rights,< - /c> entitled Declaration of Rights, entitled Declaration of Rights, Government<00:27:03.679>
for <00:31:28.720>of first made in the Declaration of first made in the Declaration of Independence - At a time of growing division and democratic backsliding nationally, this amendment declares clearly
- At a time of growing division and democratic backsliding nationally, this amendment declares clearly
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional for Mental Health Awareness Month, focused on the fragility and renewability of mental health and the importance of human connection, kindness, and reaching out to people who are struggling. The chamber then handled several referral items, including first reading and referral of Senate Bill 329, an act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms, to the Judiciary Committee. It also referred Senate Bills 323 and 326 to the Committee on Appropriations because they carry appropriations, and noted that Senate Bill 278, relating to cannabis and state revenue, had been reported favorably with amendment and was referred to Ways and Means under House Rule 35A.
The House took up Joint Senate Resolution 53 on weekend adjournment for May 15, 2026, and adopted it in concurrence by voice vote. The chamber also read House Concurrent Resolution 284 honoring former Senate Majority Leader and Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs’ Executive Director John F. Campbell for his public service, including his work on marriage equality and gun control, and members gave remarks recognizing his leadership, humor, and impact on the institution. Several guests were welcomed and recognized during announcements, including a representative involved in a diaper drive, local officials, and Norma Malone, who was honored for decades of public service in Barry Town and related local boards.
The main floor action was on Proposal 4, a proposed constitutional amendment on equality of rights. The Judiciary Committee recommended concurrence, and the member from Burlington explained the amendment’s purpose and process, emphasizing that it would add an equal protection guarantee to the Vermont Constitution covering race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and national origin, while preserving other constitutional protections. The member also reviewed the proposal’s prior passage in both chambers in the previous biennium and its current path toward appearing on the November 2026 ballot if approved again by the House and Senate. The transcript ends while the House is still hearing extended remarks on Proposal 4, with no final vote on the amendment shown in the excerpt.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Pursuant to clause 12A of Rule One, the Chair declares the House in recess until 2 p.m. today.
- Therefore, I have I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared
- Pursuant to clause 12A of rule one, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the
- Pursuant to clause 12A of rule one, the Chair declares the House in recess subject to the call of the
- Pursuant to clause 12A of rule 1, the Pursuant to clause 12A of rule 1, the Chair declares the House
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- With 45 votes in the affirmative, Senate Bill 77 has received a constitutional majority and is declared
- With 45 votes in the affirmative, Senate Bill 91 has received a constitutional majority and is declared
- With 45 votes in the affirmative, Senate Bill 109 has received a constitutional majority and is declared
- With 45 votes in the affirmative, Senate Bill 194 has received a constitutional majority and is declared
- With 45 votes in the affirmative, Senate Bill 99, having received a constitutional majority, is declared
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation by Reverend Jod Gun, whose prayer was journalized by unanimous consent. The chamber then recognized several guests, including representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who were present for a resolution honoring Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, as well as former Delegate and physician Dan Moheim, Towson University students, a veteran guest, and parents and young children visiting for Maryland Family Network’s Day in Annapolis.
The Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the National Alliance on Mental Illness for its advocacy on tardive dyskinesia screening, early detection, and treatment, and designated May 5–9 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. The resolution was read and adopted without objection. The chamber also unanimously welcomed the guest groups and thanked them for their service and advocacy.
In second-reader action, the Senate advanced several bills with committee amendments adopted without objection. Senate Bill 113, the Longevity Ready Maryland Act, was amended to refine aging-related planning, website reporting, and Commission on Aging membership, then ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 123 updated the membership of the Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and was also sent to third reading. Senate Bill 336 extended the Task Force on the Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for one year and added an HBCU representative. Senate Bill 394 expanded expedited partner therapy to bacterial vaginosis and added licensed certified midwives as authorized practitioners. Senate Bill 444 changed certificate-of-need requirements for certain intermediate care facilities, and Senate Bill 461 conformed the SNAP Heat and Eat Program to federal eligibility rules; both were advanced to third reading.
The Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee then took up Senate Bill 108, which would authorize the Maryland Department of the Environment to impose administrative penalties for certain water, wetlands, dam, and riparian-rights violations and expand administrative enforcement tools. Several senators raised concerns about the scope of the bill, its effect on shoreline restoration, dams, stormwater and wetlands enforcement, and whether it could allow penalties without adequate process or encourage payment instead of correction. The floor leader responded that the amendment requires notice, an informal meeting, and consideration of good-faith efforts before penalties are imposed in certain cases, and said the bill does not change permit requirements. The debate continued as members sought clarification on how the bill would apply to private dams, HOAs, farmers, and shoreline projects.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 2
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- At many points, they declared me dead.
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many <00:03:55.519>points <00:03:55.959>they <00:03:56.120>declared - <00:03:56.599>
me <00:03:57.120>dead lbs at many points they declared me dead lbs at - may the governor exercise the powers conferred under this chapter for a declared emergency.
- may the governor exercise the powers conferred under this chapter for a declared emergency.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Umberg and others, and relating to the State Bar, making an appropriation therefor, declaring
- Senate Bill 418 by Senator Menjivar and others, an act relating to health care coverage and declaring
- Declared an urgency measure to take effect immediately.
- Assembly Bill 1455 by Assembly Member Brian, an act related to fire prevention and declared an urgency
- And act related to fire prevention and declared an urgency so that it may take effect immediately.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, then returned to session with prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk following news of his shooting. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including suspending rules, moving several bills to the inactive file, re-referring bills to committees, and authorizing committee meetings. The chamber also observed adjournments in memory for several individuals, including Ermilo Don Rodas, John Burton, Nina Chomsky, and Barbara “Bobby” Samperey.
On the floor file, members considered and passed a long list of Senate bills, largely on bipartisan or unanimous votes. Topics included consumer protection and transparency for self-storage contracts (SB 709), adoption jurisdiction (SB 450), privacy and name/image protections (SB 683), an audit of the February 2025 bar exam (SB 47), data broker transparency (SB 361), used-car buyer protections (SB 76), state parks land acquisition streamlining (SB 630), cemetery work group deadlines (SB 777), financial enforcement authority (SB 825), utility outage reporting and reliability planning (SB 292), vital records confidentiality (SB 313), health care coverage and hormone therapy access (SB 418), workplace outreach (SB 578), Holocaust and genocide education (SB 472), county jail treatment for misdemeanor incompetency cases (SB 820), and AI companion chatbot safeguards for minors and self-harm risks (SB 243). Most measures passed with little or no opposition, though SB 578 drew sharp debate over the workplace outreach program and its funding.
The Assembly also took up concurrence items and approved numerous Assembly bills with Senate amendments. These included transparency in legislative nondisclosure agreements (AB 1370), affordable faculty/staff housing provisions at community colleges (AB 648), tribal youth foster care reforms (AB 1378), EV charger payment regulations (AB 1423), technical Political Reform Act changes (AB 1511), diacritical marks on vital records (AB 64), reproductive health protections with urgency (AB 260), union and collective bargaining protections (AB 288), bench trial statement-of-decision streamlining (AB 515), agricultural land stewardship (AB 524), geothermal exploratory project rules (AB 527), Medi-Cal field medicine changes (AB 543), tobacco-related provisions (AB 573), social media platform rules (AB 656), state parks transaction reporting (AB 679), professional licensing changes (AB 742), and child care staffing and assistant teacher pathways with urgency (AB 753). Votes were generally strong, with several measures passing unanimously or near-unanimously.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And as we have heard today that Health or Health and Human Services, uh, issued the, uh, declaration
- Um, right now in emergency response or emergency declarations, animal disease is not specifically enumerated
- Adapt or just ensure that if there was a state of emergency declared that there would be available resources
- Hopefully that will afford those that are not labeled, but what, what the declaration was today.
- And now as of August, as of today, the Secretary of Health and Human Services declared their emergency
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Apr 11, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 49
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:22:19.039>
emergency declaring a public health emergency declaring a public health emergency - <00:25:17.440>
Declaring <00:25:17.919>a and endangering residents. - Declaring a and endangering residents.
- Declaring a public<00:25:18.320>
health <00:25:18.559>emergency <00:25:19.120>ensures - I haven't seen a declaration for a public health emergency based on that. I'm done.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/14/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- It declares the policy position of the House and directs the Department of Environmental Services to
- It declares<04:22:51.680>
the <04:22:51.840>policy <04:22:52.319>position <04:22: - 52.800>
of <04:22:53.040>the declares the policy position of the declares the policy position - to ensure that any use of weather modification technologies in New Hampshire occurs only during a declared
- HB 1128 corrects that by restricting such activity to catastrophic drought conditions declared by the
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- they don't count against the limit, but um, so it doesn't prohibit it, but it does say if you can't declare
campaign <00:09:43.680>expense <00:09:44.160>if <00:09:44.480>you're declare- it a campaign expense if you're declare it a campaign expense if you're paying<00:09:45.680>
for< - this a expenditure because I declare this a expenditure because I don't<00:10:52.480>
think <00 - It would just limit your ability to declare it to be a non-campaign expenditure.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3363, a bill focused on protecting the privacy and safety of legislators and other candidates by limiting public access to home addresses and related information in campaign finance and election filings. The author said the bill was prompted by the events of June 14 and was intended to make temporary Campaign Finance Board changes permanent. No public testimony was offered, and the author explained that the bill had been narrowed and reorganized after a Senate delete-everything amendment expanded its scope.
Members then considered a series of amendments. The A1 amendment, which added security devices and security services as allowable non-campaign disbursements, was adopted after questions about family relationships and whether payments to relatives could qualify. The A2 through A9 amendments were also adopted, covering data classification or redaction of street addresses in Campaign Finance Board reports, lobbyist gift reports, candidate affidavits of candidacy, nominating petitions, local government candidate reports, and retroactive redaction of existing reports. The A4 amendment was modified by A12 to apply city, state, and ZIP code reporting to political committees, political funds, and party units. The A13 amendment removed a proposed misdemeanor penalty tied to disclosure violations, and the A14 amendment was adopted to give caucus and chamber leaders access to actual candidate addresses, though members noted the language still needed refinement and that the intent was to continue working on it.
There was discussion about whether the address-access language in A14 would apply to all candidates or only legislative candidates, and whether it would affect residency disputes; staff said it would not change complaint or court processes, but could be a data point. Several members said they had concerns about the breadth of the language but were willing to keep working on it. After the amendments were adopted, the committee moved to the bill as amended and recommended that House File 3363 be re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 4th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
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- That document inspired the Declaration<00:27:26.760>
of <00:27:26.800>Independence, <00: - 27:27.280>
which <00:27:27.440>has Declaration of Independence, which has Declaration of
Keywords:
SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 9 is an act relating to teacher benefit provisions and also declaring an emergency.
- So we’re talking about properties that the city has title to, that have been declared... ...which is
- So we’re talking about properties that the city has title to, that have been declared... ...So we’re
- talking about properties that the city has title to, that have been declared...
- been yeah declared so in this<00:26:42.880>
event <00:26:43.480>if <00:26:43.640>the
Keywords:
Consideration of SB 176 01:52
Consideration of SB 104 05:03
Consideration of SB 9 08:09
Consideration of SB 129 18:50
Consideration of SB 178 31:20, 958, all
Summary:
The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and took up several Senate bills, adopting committee substitutes where offered. Senate Bill 176, relating to statutory committees within the Legislative Research Commission, was presented by Senator Matt Nunn as a cleanup and process-streamlining measure for appointments, vacancies, and appointing authorities. It passed the committee 15-0 with a title amendment.
Senate Bill 104, presented by Senator Scott Maiden and the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority, would update deferred compensation law by adding a fiduciary standard, allowing less expensive liability insurance, making federal-law compliance self-correcting, and authorizing a self-directed brokerage account option. It passed 15-0 with favorable expression. Senate Bill 9, presented by Senator Jimmy Higdon, would change teacher retirement-related leave provisions, including up to 30 days of maternity leave, a 13-day annual rollover toward retirement, limits on using annual leave to increase retirement benefits, reporting requirements, and related cleanup provisions. After questions about maternity leave, district flexibility, and the actuarial cost of additional days, it passed 15-0 with favorable expression.
Senate Bill 129, presented by Senator Rocky Adams and House sponsor Representative John Hudson, was described as a housing and redevelopment measure aimed at vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties in Louisville. Testimony focused on allowing qualified nonprofits to purchase certain tax-delinquent properties after a waiting period, along with provisions on density development, accessory dwelling units, urban development incentives, fire and code enforcement recovery, a Central Business District tax fix, and changes to binding elements. Members raised concerns about nonprofit qualifications, land bank overlap, and county clerk burden; the bill passed 13-1 with one pass and received a title amendment. Senate Bill 178, presented by Senator Mike Nemes, was a short reorganization bill to codify the transfer of the Department of Disability Determination Services Program from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Labor Cabinet. It passed 12-0. The committee then recorded additional votes and adjourned, with the chair thanking members and staff, noting it was likely the final meeting of the year.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Jan 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Gruters: THE GOVERNOR HAS DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, YES. >> Sen.
- Pizzo: HOW LONG AGO DID HE DECLARE THAT EMERGENCY? HOW LONG AGO DID HE DECLARE THAT EMERGENCY?
- SO WHAT ARE, WHAT IS THE BASIS FOR US TO EVEN DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IMMIGRATION
- AND WHAT ARE THE ACTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN WHEN YOU HAVE DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY. >> Chair Hooper
- Berman: YES OR NO, THERE'S NO GUARDRAILS FOR SOMEBODY DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY. >> Chair Hooper
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Local and County Government Apr 14th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3419 having received eight ayes and zero nays, I declare the same to have passed.
- Having received eight ayes and zero nays, I declare the bill to have passed. Thank you, Mr.
- Having received eight ayes and zero nays, I declare the bill to have passed. Thank you, Mr.
- Having received six ayes and three nays, I declare House Bill 4335 to have passed, handing the chair
Keywords:
corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, counties, property taxation, watercourse, boundaries, effective date, county government, administration, local resources, public institutions, construction, maintenance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 37 Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- business will be observed today: prayer, pledge of allegiance, introduction to doctor and nurse, declaration
- Declare the vote: 76 in favor, 14 nay, having a majority vote of those present and constituting the house
- Declare the vote: two nay, ever seen a majority vote of those like to in constitution in the house.
- I declare the bill to pass.
- I declare the emergency to have passed. Mr. Leader, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bills:
SB1287, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1558, SB2135, SB483, SB1198, SB1265, SB2154, SB2139, SB1552, SB2118, SB1775, SB259, SB1344, SB1380, SB2007, SB1572, SB2074, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB1503, SB1833, SB1561, SB1555, SB2044, SB1749, SB904, SB1565, SB1500, SB667, SB1484, SB1562, SB1644, HR1045, SB227, SB1627, SB1475, SB1966, SB2049, SB1531, SB80, SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB710, SB1489, SB1614, SB2045, SB1250, SB1304, SB1501, SB1946, SB592, SB65, SB1257, SB444, SB640, SB2178, SB1242, SB1642
Keywords:
abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- talking like a lawyer and bore everybody in the room, but there is an Act of Alabama 1858-9 which declared
- And so, once that was declared a public highway and a dam was placed across it, the reservoir becomes
- Correct, that's our legal position once it's declared navigable.
- Well, so you're saying it was declared by statute, yes, and also by the analysis that DCNR goes through
- It's a purely private lake, so it was never declared a navigable waterway in the history of Alabama.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- so that the federal declaration so that the federal government<00:21:27.880>
can <00:21:28.080 - Pursuant to Clause 12(a) of Rule One, the Chair declares the House in recess until noon today.
- Pursuant to Clause 12(a) of Rule One, the Chair declares the House in recess until noon today.
- <06:53:26.840>
the anniversary date of its declaration the anniversary date of its declaration - <06:53:50.240>
an collapse in Afghanistan declared an collapse in Afghanistan declared an
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Protecting consumers following wildfire, any declared disaster, is a top priority for CSLB, and we thank
- Protecting consumers following wildfire, any declared disaster, is a top priority for CSLB, and we thank
- bill expands a number of license classifications eligible to conduct hazardous debris removal in declared
- to obtain the hazardous substance removal certification and perform hazardous debris removal in a declared
- when all of the following conditions apply: residential property has been damaged or destroyed in a declared