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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #4
Transcript Highlights:
- House Resolution 2004 expresses the Arizona House of Representatives' disapproval of public statements
- The resolution calls on the Attorney General to retract the statements, issue corrective and supportive
Summary:
The Republican caucus met to discuss a single item, House Resolution 2004. Staff explained that the resolution expresses the Arizona House’s disapproval of public statements made by the Attorney General about the use of force against law enforcement officers, says Arizona law limits lawful use of force in narrow circumstances, and calls for the Attorney General to retract the statements, issue corrective guidance, resign, and be censured.
The bill sponsor said the resolution was self-explanatory and referenced recent news events, arguing that if the Attorney General were a member of the House, the chamber would be considering expulsion instead. No questions were raised for staff or the sponsor.
The caucus concluded without further discussion and indicated the measure would go to the floor.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/05/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #4
Transcript Highlights:
- members, House Resolution 2004 expresses the Arizona House of Representatives' disapproval of public statements
- The resolution calls on the Attorney General to retract the statements, issue corrective and supportive
Summary:
The Republican caucus met to discuss a single item, House Resolution 2004. Staff explained that the resolution expresses the Arizona House’s disapproval of public statements made by the Attorney General about the use of force against law enforcement officers, states that Arizona law limits lawful use of force in narrow circumstances, and calls for the Attorney General to retract the statements, issue corrective guidance, and resign. It also condemns and censures the Attorney General.
The bill sponsor said the resolution was self-explanatory and tied to recent news events, arguing that if the Attorney General were a member of the House, the chamber would be considering expulsion. No questions were raised for staff or the sponsor.
The caucus concluded without amendment or vote in the meeting and indicated the measure would go to the floor.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- they're usually long, and there's a short and a long ballot title, and then there's a fiscal impact statement
- And I think I did address the cost and the statement by a clerk that they would save as much as $110,000
- And I think I did address the cost and the statement by a clerk triple that they would save as much as
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from March 10 and 11, then moved House Bill 872 to the top of the agenda. Representative Tanner presented HB 872, which would remove the requirement that constitutional amendments or initiatives on a general election ballot be separated onto a new page or form. He said the change would save counties time and money, citing an Ada County estimate of about $110,000 in printing costs, and noted support from the Secretary of State. Some members raised concerns about voter confusion and ballot readability, but after discussion about ballot fatigue and the Secretary of State’s review role, the committee voted to send HB 872 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then introduced RS 33-694, a resolution to honor Idaho Olympic athletes, after brief discussion about whether it should receive a full hearing or move directly ahead. RS 33-224 was also introduced; Representative Harris explained it would change the number of county commissioner appointees submitted to the governor based on county population, to help smaller counties find qualified candidates and reduce turnover. RS 33-175, the annual codifier bill making technical corrections and cleanup changes to Idaho code, was introduced and sent to second reading without substantive debate.
Next, Representative McCann presented RS 33-699, which would allow public meetings to be recorded but carve out exceptions for certain sensitive settings, including Department of Corrections facilities, juvenile matters, executive sessions, and parole hearings, to protect victims, juveniles, and security concerns. Members discussed possible issues with manipulated recordings and orderly conduct at meetings, but the committee ultimately sent the RS to second reading with a due pass recommendation. Finally, RS 33-618 was held at the call of the chair, and the committee adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- To the good lady to my left’s point, lines 24 through 25 provide a statement of fact, which says, whereas
- And I don't think that it's fiscally responsible to make statements like this without any backing behind
- they have, And if people had the really intense conversations that would indicate they have, by the statement
Committee:
House State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This is just Idaho's formal statement about state sovereignty principles under federalism.
- We think that this provides a strong position, a strong statement, and we're very supportive of this
- This piece of legislation, it isn't just a statement of where we're at.
Committee:
House State Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And Senate Concurrent Resolution 118 particularly makes that statement with regard to District 3, which
- A continued statement that we understand those issues. I don't know.
- This resolution is important, a continued statement that we understand those issues and that we will
Summary:
The Senate convened with 34 members present, approved the previous day’s journal, and heard an opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. The chaplain’s prayer focused on drought, low snowpack, and asking for rain and conservation, and the Senate also noted Senator Woodward’s absence due to his son’s injury. Senator Den Hartog outlined the day’s plan, including gubernatorial appointments and several water-related concurrent resolutions.
The Senate confirmed David Dean to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board and Amy Anderson to the Commission of Pardons and Parole after committee reports and brief debate highlighting Dean’s financial and business background and Anderson’s 30 years with the Department of Corrections. The chamber also received House Bill 559 and introduced several Senate bills, including measures on state budget limits, rural health transformation, chiropractic prescribing, mental health detention, blindness reporting, and child protection.
The main policy action centered on water resolutions. SCR 117, supporting Water District 4 projects such as managed aquifer recharge, cloud seeding, infrastructure modernization, and the Upper Snake River Study, passed after debate. SCR 118, supporting Water District 3 projects in the Magic Valley, including Milner Dam work, the Little Wood River Channel project, and canal improvements, also passed by roll call despite several senators voting no over cloud seeding language. SCR 119, supporting Water District 2 projects including Treasure Valley recharge, the Mountain Home Air Force Base water conveyance project, and Anderson Ranch Dam work, was adopted by voice vote. The Senate then moved through second-reading business, referred SB 1232 to the 14th order for possible amendment, and adjourned until 11:00 a.m. the next day.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think I would just echo some of what Mandy shared as conclusion statements.
- part of ADDP's board, I've seen and talked about the survey results, but putting a point on your statement
- ... ...seen and talked about the survey results, but putting a point on your statements about changes
Summary:
The Workforce Support Subcommittee of the Status of Persons with Disabilities met, approved the prior November minutes, and heard a presentation from the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) on its 2025 workforce metrics survey. ADDP described its membership and the survey’s scope, which covers community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injury. The presenters said 102 of 132 members responded, and reported that overall vacancy rates improved for the third straight year, falling from 19% in 2024 to 15% in 2025, with declines across all program types. However, they emphasized that nearly 4,000 positions remain unfilled, licensed practical nurse and clinician vacancies remain especially high, and almost 1,800 people are still waiting for day services.
ADDP also highlighted a new survey question on health insurance costs, reporting that nearly 90% of respondents saw premium increases averaging 11%, which providers said limits their ability to offer competitive wages and benefits. Members and commissioners discussed the significance of the data, the need to balance survey length with useful trend information, and the impact of immigration and workforce availability on provider staffing. ADDP said it plans to repeat the survey in the fall and continue monitoring these pressures.
The subcommittee then elected Rachel Caprillion and Leo Sarkisian as co-chairs by voice vote. Members discussed possible speakers for the next meeting, including state and out-of-state workforce experts, JVS, Josh Cutler or his office, Juan Vega, Human Services Research Institute, and NASDDDS, with an emphasis on training, turnover, apprenticeships, and broader workforce supports. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- The first item, A ACfr, is really just our financial statements in plain English.
- And we're committed to getting back to that timely issuance of our financial statements.
- Another question, this is a statement and a question.
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development May 31st, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Revenue and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's an or statement, right? So it's the marketplace-facilitated language.
- I will give the floor statement to Senator Doñate. All right, so next bill. Thank you, Chair.
- And I will assign the floor statement to Senator Cruz-Crawford. All right. So... Crawford.
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Economic Development
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- So you can strike those, that particular statement, 18, 19, and 20.
- Page 7, line 18, 19, and 20, strike the statement: If a parent selects the state assessment, the department
- The amendment that you have, 003, has an addendum from my perspective of striking on page 7 that statement
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1540, an education savings account bill. Senator Wobbema presented Amendment 040-003, describing mostly clarifying and reorganizing changes, including eligibility language, administrator duties, school participation standards, assessment provisions, and a correction removing a requirement that the department pay for state assessment materials if a parent selected that option. The committee adopted the amendment 4-2, then advanced HB 1540 as amended on a 4-2 vote and sent it to Appropriations, with Senator Wobbema designated as carrier. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it would divert resources from public schools and conflict with the state’s obligation to provide a free appropriate education while districts still face funding needs.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee to Hear SAO Performance Audits May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm just kind of curious what that comment and statement means there. Sure.
- auditor's office were to read aloud for the record the opening, at least, of the state auditor's statement
- I do not have the statement in her report in front of me.
- Have you, are we able to provide the opening statement from the auditor on this?
- Opening statement from the auditor on this to be read into the record? Mr. Chair, we have. Mr.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee subcommittee heard three State Auditor’s Office performance audits: implementation of the Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act, Washington’s digital equity planning, and the Department of Commerce’s Digital Navigator Program. In the law enforcement training audit, the State Auditor found the Criminal Justice Training Commission had developed most required training content but had not developed all required topics, lacked a systematic project management approach, and had weak tools to ensure participation and compliance. Auditors said most officers had not completed the required 40 hours, patrol tactics training was a major bottleneck, and the Commission’s reporting did not clearly show statewide compliance. The Commission said it generally agreed with the recommendations and had begun implementing some changes. Committee members raised concerns about staffing, liability, incentives, and whether the law had enough enforcement “teeth.”
In the digital equity audit, auditors said Washington lacked a comprehensive, unified statewide plan, a designated leader, and reliable funding for digital equity efforts. They said existing plans were fragmented, with the NTIA-approved plan the most complete but no longer fully funded after federal changes. The State Auditor recommended the legislature establish oversight authority and require a lead organization to coordinate and evaluate statewide digital equity efforts and develop a unified plan. The Department of Commerce and Office of Equity agreed with the need for clearer leadership and coordination, and a public witness described ongoing coalition and local planning work. Committee members asked about best practices from other states and whether the auditor could provide additional research on coordination models.
In the Digital Navigator Program audit, the State Auditor concluded Commerce did not consistently follow core grant-management practices, including competitive award processes, vetting of grantees, clear contracts, performance monitoring, and reimbursement controls. Auditors said Commerce expanded grants without a new competition, lacked adequate documentation and reporting, and paid out millions without sufficient support; they also cited management decisions that overrode staff concerns. Commerce said it had already begun major contract-management reforms, created a new contracts and compliance structure, and was working on risk assessments, documentation standards, and staff training. Members pressed Commerce on accountability, possible recoupment of improper payments, ethics issues, and whether the agency had clear performance metrics for the program. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended after public testimony and committee discussion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For authors of bills up today, each member presenting today will provide an opening statement and a closing
- statement.
- everything that the CSU mentioned is inaccurate in my bill if they were paying attention to my opening statements
- As I mentioned earlier in my opening statement, I am committed to amend the bill to remove the provision
- Chairman, if you'd like to make a closing statement. Yes, thank you so much.
Summary:
The Assembly Higher Education Committee met for a policy hearing on several higher education bills. AB 1534 (Irwin) would create a California approval process for short-term workforce Pell Grant programs; supporters said it would expand access to job training with consumer protections, while a neutral witness urged more work on implementation. Members raised concerns about the bill’s $4,000 tuition cap, but the measure passed 5-1 with an urgency clause and was sent to Labor and Employment.
AB 1831 (Irwin) would cap compensation for certain CSU administrators, bar raises in years when tuition rises, and repeal a 2025 executive pay resolution; the author said she would amend the bill to remove retroactive repeal, narrow the scope, and clarify that it applies to base salary and non-represented managers. CFA, students, and labor groups supported the bill as an accountability measure, while CSU opposed it, arguing the cap would hurt recruitment and retention. The committee approved the bill 4-1-3 and sent it to Appropriations.
The committee also advanced AB 1555 (Hadwick), which would allow up to 200 students to qualify for in-state tuition at College of the Siskiyous under a cross-border regional arrangement; it passed unanimously to Appropriations. AB 1552 (Jackson), requiring the community colleges and CSU and requesting UC to report recommendations on civic engagement and democracy education, also passed to Appropriations after some members objected that such programs could be used for partisan activity. AB 1829, which expands CalWORKs student-parent support by allowing more direct aid and waiving a 25% work-study employer match at the colleges’ discretion, passed 8-1 and was re-referred to Human Services. The committee later added on consent items and adjourned after announcing its next hearing date.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Suspend rules to take up HF16 3/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As the County Attorneys Association wrote in their statement to the House on this bill, quote, "Local
- 06:17.039><c> their</c> Attorneys Association wrote in their Attorneys Association wrote in their statement
- 18.479><c> House</c><00:06:18.720><c> on</c><00:06:19.039><c> this</c><00:06:19.199><c> bill,</c> statement
- uh to the House on this bill, statement uh to the House on this bill, quote,<00:06:20.240><c> "Local
- So by the federal government's own statements, there is no problem here.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, but just a statement, if I could. Sure can.
- Well, not really a question, but more of a statement for the body as a whole. Is that in order, Mr.
- Representative McCann: ...and that's kind of a statement there, but moving into my question: if I am
- So I, I believe that, um, that, and that's kind of a statement there, but moving in, um, um, to, um,
- um, um, I believe that that that's kind of a statement there, but moving in to my question, so if if
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- House Resolution 2004, concurrent resolution expressing disapproval of certain public statements by the
- Number one, the fact is that Attorney General Mays made a statement condoning attacks on law enforcement
- But yet we have other facts such as the governor denounced the statement of the Attorney General.
- A failed record, a terrible statement, a denouncement by the governor, and I vote aye.
- A failed record, a terrible statement, a denouncement by the governor, and I vote aye.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several recognitions and guest introductions, including Arizona medical, dental hygiene, hearing-access, and Taekwondo Day visitors. Members also observed a moment of silence for two Arizona Department of Public Safety personnel killed in a helicopter crash while responding to an active shooter incident in Flagstaff. The chamber then moved through committee reports, first and second readings, and multiple Committee of the Whole calendars.
On the first and second calendars, the House advanced a series of bills with mostly unanimous or near-unanimous committee-of-the-whole votes, including HB 2075, HB 2120, HB 2155, HB 2328, H.R. 2004, HB 2051, HB 2072, HB 2178, HB 2203, and HB 2395. Several of these measures dealt with health and education topics, including Medicaid lactation services and lactation consultant certification, while HB 2203 was described as an education efficiency bill reducing duplicative reporting requirements. HB 2043 drew the most debate, with supporters calling it a cleanup measure to allow felony-murder charges involving unborn children and opponents warning it was an anti-abortion/personhood bill with broader implications for contraception, IVF, and other care; it still received a do-pass recommendation.
On the third calendar, the House considered HB 2010, HB 2043, HB 2108, HB 2135, and HB 2310. HB 2108, described by supporters as a pro-law-enforcement bill addressing fleeing or eluding police, drew concerns about broad criminal definitions and potential overreach, but advanced. HB 2310, on independent contractor status, and HB 2135, with a floor amendment, also advanced. The chamber then took up third readings: HB 2008, concerning school libraries and public funding for library associations, passed 33-25; H.R. 2004, a nonbinding resolution expressing disapproval of Attorney General Kris Mayes’s public statements, also passed 33-25 after extensive partisan debate and several points of order. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred passed measures for engrossing, and adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a, correct me if I'm wrong here, but there is a signed sworn statement by an officer that they
- It is a physical person actually reviewing the tapes and signing off in a sworn statement that this violation
- The officer that views that tape would have to make a signed sworn statement as to what he or she saw
- I'm going to be an eye today and I would point out as well along with Representative Branscum's statement
- I'm going to be an aye today and I would point out as well along with Representative Branscum's statement
Committee:
House Transportation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And last year, she was deeply engaged on this bill here in the state, and she has sent in a statement
- And she has sent in a statement and would request Madam President's permission to read.
- Members, the bottom line of this bill is... and that was the statement from Speaker Emerita.
- Now, And that was the statement from Speaker Emerita.
- And if we could go ahead and make a statement here in California, maybe it'll resonate all through the
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for Alex Prettie, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several visiting groups in the gallery, including UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute fellows and community college representatives. The body approved the Senate journals and then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Dr. Hernando Garsohn as Chief Medical Officer at the Emergency Medical Services Authority and Stephanie Weldon as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health, both by 39-0 votes.
The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. Measures that passed included SB 799 on the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, SB 33 on public contracts and contractor payment claims, SB 222 to streamline permitting for heat pump installations, SB 300 to strengthen protections for minors in AI chatbot interactions, SB 457 on community land trusts and affordable housing, SB 479 allowing certain cities to share information in homeless response teams, SB 719 extending a reporting sunset on automated decision systems, SB 722 protecting mobile home park residents from demolition-related displacement, SB 832 updating the Upper Los Angeles River working group, SB 342 on contractor license lapse rules, SB 490 on inspections of unlicensed treatment facilities, SB 828 requiring better state-local permit verification after the Esparto fireworks tragedy, SB 849 barring physician license renewal after specified sexual misconduct, SB 742 addressing decommissioned electrical lines and wildfire risk, SB 96 on over-amplified streaming and digital ads, SB 677 as a technical cleanup to last year’s housing law, and SB 58 on hydrogen sulfide monitoring and public health. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with overwhelming support; SB 222 and SB 677 drew some no votes but still passed.
The most extended debate centered on SB 694, which would align California law with federal VA accreditation rules for those assisting veterans with benefits claims and impose penalties for unauthorized claims assistance and data access. Supporters argued it would protect veterans from predatory “claim shark” practices and ensure only accredited providers charge fees; opponents said it would reduce veterans’ choice and could limit access to needed help. After a motion to pull the bill from Rules and take it up immediately passed 29-9, the Senate approved SB 694 on a 29-10 vote. The session concluded with unanimous approval of the consent calendar and adjournment until January 27, 2026.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
LHSAA Study Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But then there's also what I would just call findings or statements of fact, this document here that
- many of you, with Speaker Pro Tem Tim Johnson, we just drafted what we felt like were some factual statements
- This is the sheet with three statements on it.
- When you made your statement right before Rep.
- When you made your statement right before Rep.
Summary:
The special legislative study committee met with seven members present, adopted the minutes from prior meetings, and heard public testimony from Terrell Butler and his father about a transfer-eligibility dispute affecting Terrell’s ability to play varsity sports after moving from Anacoco High School to Leesville High School in the same parish. They described the move as family-driven and in the student’s best interest, but said he was ruled ineligible for varsity athletics for a year despite strong grades and a positive adjustment to the new school. Several members responded that the current transfer rules can unfairly punish students for adult decisions and that the case illustrated broader concerns about student-athlete eligibility and consistency in enforcement.
The committee then discussed and adopted factual findings about the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), with members criticizing inconsistent enforcement, lack of transparency, limited accountability, and the association’s absence from prior meetings. Members noted that LHSAA has previously argued in court that it is a private corporation, which limits the legislature’s direct authority. Despite that, the committee adopted three recommendations: a structured transfer-eligibility process allowing one one-time transfer through junior year; making the House and Senate representatives on the LHSAA executive committee voting members; and adding a governor-appointed voting member to the executive committee.
The Speaker Pro Tem then presented broader policy options. The committee adopted a “Tier 2” recommendation calling for high school athletics to be managed through a cooperative endeavor agreement between the Louisiana Department of Education/BESE and a nonprofit administering organization, with legislative oversight, public-records compliance subject to privacy exceptions, audit authority, and the ability for nonpublic schools to opt in. The committee also included a “Tier 1” concept for a new state-run sanctioned athletics office under BESE, but only as a discussion item for future consideration, not as a committee recommendation. Staff was authorized to incorporate the adopted findings, recommendations, meeting details, technical corrections, and to send the final report to the House and Senate education committees and LHSAA. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair, staff, and one another, and then adjourning.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I want to just make that statement. I won't go into detail about what was inaccurate.
- My question will come at the end, so I've got to do my little editorial statement here.
- My question will come at the end, so I've got to do my little editorial statement here.
- I never thought I would stand up here in semi-retirement and have to even make a statement about this
- I never thought I would stand up here in semi-retirement and have to even make a statement about this
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard presentations on the governor’s proposed FY 26-27 budget for the health and human services silo, which totals $48.5 billion within a $117.4 billion state budget. Agency leaders outlined major spending priorities, including AHCA’s behavioral health redesign, APD waiver enrollment and facility needs, DCF’s integrity and self-sufficiency systems, opioid response, community-based care and mental health bed expansion, DOEA’s Alzheimer’s, home care, and community care programs, DOH’s cancer research, public health, EMS blood-transfusion initiative, and lab feasibility study, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ facility, cybersecurity, and medication-management investments.
Members generally praised several proposals, especially increased reimbursement for private duty nursing, behavioral health funding, Alzheimer’s support, and the EMS blood program. Senator Sharief raised concerns about the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), warning that changes could leave many Floridians without coverage for HIV medications and asking whether manufacturers could provide rebates directly to patients. Surgeon General Ladapo said the issue was driven largely by funding and federal changes, not a legal barrier, and said the department had explored alternatives but could not fill the gap with current resources. Senator Rouson asked about the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, and DCF said its budget includes about $7 million for the substance abuse and mental health data dashboard required by prior legislation.
Public testimony focused heavily on ADAP. Former program leaders and advocates said the proposed changes would reduce enrollment and remove key drugs and insurance-premium support, calling the situation a crisis and criticizing the department for lack of transparency and stakeholder engagement. They urged a pause and collaborative review of the program’s finances. The committee also discussed KidsCare implementation, with AHCA saying federal conditions and litigation have delayed the expansion. The meeting ended after the chair noted the budget would still need to be adjusted for updated Medicaid caseload estimates, and the committee adjourned without taking any formal votes or other action on the budget items.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- In other business, a request for a study of fiscal impact statements was withdrawn.
- So going back to your statement regarding the federal court, was there periodic accounting to the federal
- So going back to your statement regarding the federal court, was there periodic accounting to the federal
- If any of you would like to give an opening statement, this is a lot of information and help us understand
- But with that general statement about how we do things, we'll be happy to answer any specific questions
Committee:
All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING