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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- eat that and we can't, if we were to again pass down, let's say, Medicaid costs to the counties to balance
- eat that and we can't, if we were to again pass down, let's say, Medicaid costs to the counties to balance
- 28.960><c> that</c> natural resources work and I think that natural resources work and I think that balance
- 30.960><c> work</c><01:36:31.280><c> that</c><01:36:31.480><c> happens</c><01:36:32.080><c> all</c> balance
- between work that happens all balance between work that happens all across<01:36:32.800><c> the</c><
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We've been asked to balance the entire state budget on the back of special education.
- We've been asked to balance the entire state budget on the back of special education. terms of examining
- </c><01:15:27.280><c> the</c><01:15:27.440><c> entire</c> We've been asked to balance the entire We've
- been asked to balance the entire state<01:15:28.280><c> budget</c><01:15:28.960><c> on</c><01:15:29.080
- We should be balancing the budget on these needs, and not on the backs of our most valuable learners.
Committee:
House Education Finance
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- conversation with many of those other institutions that have been relying on this dual credit revenue to balance
- And so we as a team can work to help get him back to his level balance, where he is okay and back working
- One of the biggest strengths of Barr is the balance that it provides between structure and flexibility
- standards being used nationwide, where a state summative is so custom to a state unless you're a Smarter Balanced
- I have another slide showing precisely some of the... ...a Smarter Balanced state, that it is just not
Committees:
Joint Education , Joint Education Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- wouldn't then hobble our ability to determine what our future spending could or could not be and balance
- that money, and we make choices<01:02:58.480><c> and</c><01:02:58.720><c> we</c><01:02:59.040><c> balance
- </c><01:02:59.520><c> those</c><01:02:59.839><c> choices</c> choices and we balance those choices choices
- and we balance those choices against<01:03:00.720><c> each</c><01:03:00.960><c> other.
- There's going to be some checks and balances, but we just talked about how we loosened the strings over
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 20, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- jurisdiction while ensuring that the community where a facility operates has a seat at the table, and that balance
- As drafted, WHAM supports this legislation, and we believe it strikes a reasonable balance between state
- ><c> reasonable</c> and we believe it strikes a reasonable and we believe it strikes a reasonable balance
- c> between</c><00:41:35.520><c> state</c><00:41:35.839><c> oversight</c><00:41:36.240><c> and</c> balance
- between state oversight and balance between state oversight and local<00:41:36.720><c> authority</c>
Keywords:
pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They're balancing, you know, what are we going to have for dinner this week?
- They're balancing, are my kids going to be able to sign up for after-school activities?
- They're balancing, are we going to be able to take a vacation this year, maybe, right?
- They're balancing, you know, what are we going to have for dinner this week?
- They're balancing, are we going to be able to take a vacation this year, maybe, right?
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight Committee (04/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- how far we can stretch ourselves and be do it correctly is, I think, the challenge that we have to balance
- how far we can stretch ourselves and be do it correctly is, I think, the challenge that we have to balance
- how far we can stretch ourselves and be do it correctly is, I think, the challenge that we have to balance
- how far we can stretch ourselves and be do it correctly is, I think, the challenge that we have to balance
- So, we may look at one larger county and one mid or smaller county, just to have a balance.
Summary:
The committee first handled roll call and approved the prior meeting minutes. Members discussed attendance and substitutions, then moved to the DHS commissioner’s update, which focused on New Hampshire’s Medicaid 1115 waiver and the new community re-entry initiative for people leaving correctional facilities. The presenter explained that the waiver lets the state cover certain services not normally covered under Medicaid, including substance use disorder treatment, serious mental illness services, adult dental benefits, and the new community re-entry component. She also noted that a separate youth re-entry component is federally required, with youth defined up to age 21 and foster-care-related coverage extending to age 26.
The update described how the adult re-entry program works for incarcerated individuals with behavioral health needs, providing up to 45 days of pre-release services, care coordination with managed care organizations and DOC staff, telemedicine assessments, discharge prescriptions, insurance cards, and connections to community mental health, primary care, and substance use providers. For youth, the program includes more intensive case management, 30 days of pre-release services, and 30 days of post-release care coordination, with a stronger emphasis on screening, diagnosis, and holistic assessment. The presenter said New Hampshire received the adult waiver in July 2024, has implemented the program in state correctional facilities, and is beginning work at the youth center.
Members and the presenter discussed why the program is structured as a waiver rather than a standard Medicaid benefit, with the explanation that CMS is allowing this as a newer policy area and that states generally pursue waivers for certain services. The chair and others emphasized the need for real cost and outcome data, and the presenter said an independent evaluator and evaluation plan are required under the 1115 waiver. Early results cited included 30 adults enrolled so far, 10 released, five youth enrolled with one released, and anecdotal early successes such as housing, employment, and better continuity of medication and treatment. The committee did not take any additional votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Now I've spent 35 years in nutritional consulting, where I walk calls, examine the feedstuffs, and balance
- walk calls examine the feed feed where I walk calls examine the feed feed stuffs<00:03:49.640><c> balance
- the</c><00:03:50.239><c> rations</c><00:03:50.599><c> for</c><00:03:50.840><c> optimal</c> stuffs balance
- the rations for optimal stuffs balance the rations for optimal production<00:03:52.840><c> over</c><
- in subdivision 3, on 26.10, that as of right now the AgBMP Loan Program is only allowed to have a balance
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Therefore, ensuring the balance between rewarding individuals for compliance and ensuring public safety
- Therefore, ensuring the balance between rewarding individuals for compliance and ensuring public safety
- Therefore, ensuring the balance between rewarding individuals for compliance and ensuring public safety
- Therefore, ensuring the balance between rewarding individuals for compliance and ensuring public safety
- Therefore, ensuring the balance between rewarding individuals for compliance and ensuring public safety
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't have the current balance at the tip of my tongue.
- We've also offered up a friendly amendment that we think seeks to strike balance and effectuate the intent
- We've also offered up a friendly amendment that we think seeks to strike balance and effectuate the intent
- c><01:04:12.680><c> and</c><01:04:12.960><c> effectuate</c><01:04:13.440><c> the</c> to uh strike balance
- and effectuate the to uh strike balance and effectuate the intent<01:04:13.880><c> of</c><01:04:14.000
Committee:
House Health
Summary:
The Committee on Health heard testimony on several bills. On SB 1441, which would repeal the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System from HHSC to the Department of Health, the Department of Health said it strongly supports the measure and requested clarifying amendments. HHSC/Oahu Region also supported the bill and said it had no objection to the department’s amendments. In response to questions, witnesses said the agencies have been working on an MOU to support transfers of long-term care patients to Leahi, with the current goal being about 10 to 15 patients, but transfers would occur only as space and staffing allow; one patient was reportedly being admitted at the time, and the process was described as slow and case-by-case.
The committee then heard SB 1443 on payment rates for state hospital patients and related Department of Health services. The hospital administrator said the bill would allow rates above Medicaid for community or foster-home placements if patients cannot be placed at Leahi or elsewhere, and would set Medicaid-level reimbursement for outside medical services used by state hospital patients. He said at least one provider was interested in offering services at that rate and that the population involved is largely non-ambulatory long-term care patients. Members asked about availability and training, and the witness said special training could be provided.
SB 1322, a broad mental health bill, drew mixed testimony. The Department of Law Enforcement supported giving crisis-intervention-trained officers more discretion to transport people to medical care instead of arresting them. The Attorney General supported the bill but recommended revisions to emergency-transport language and restoring liability protections. HHSC and Queens Hospital supported the overall goal but sought amendments to preserve the mental health emergency worker role in decision-making and to avoid negative impacts on emergency departments. The Disability Rights Center and ACLU opposed parts of the bill, arguing that it weakens due process, reduces protections in involuntary treatment and transport, and should retain a three-person treatment panel rather than reduce it to one. A Queens representative said the current program works well and reported that more than 90% of MH1 cases once went to hospitals, but that figure has dropped to about 60-70%, with about 20% now diverted to community settings or the behavioral health crisis center. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the AM1 amendment is just changing uh to have a three-prong balanced approach to the voting members
- c> three-prong</c> just changing uh to have a three-prong just changing uh to have a three-prong balanced
- 16.599><c> to</c><00:02:16.760><c> the</c><00:02:16.840><c> voting</c><00:02:17.560><c> members</c> balanced
- approach to the voting members balanced approach to the voting members it<00:02:19.160><c> also</c><
- I think this is a great example of collaboration balance among a number of different groups, and so I
Keywords:
nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- intentionally holding back our spending on our Municipal State Aid dollars in order to build up a balance
- intentionally holding back our spending on our Municipal State Aid dollars in order to build up a balance
- intentionally holding back our spending on our Municipal State Aid dollars in order to build up a balance
- intentionally holding back our spending on our Municipal State Aid dollars in order to build up a balance
- intentionally holding back our spending on our Municipal State Aid dollars in order to build up a balance
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Minnesota income tax, dependent exemption, personal income tax, tax relief, family tax relief, children, dependents, tax deduction, tax exemption, state revenue, inflation indexing, tax year 2025, taxable income, household tax policy, family tax credit, HF268, Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway, memorial highway, highway naming, road designation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Now an accumulating fund balance started to grow after that moved to Medicaid, and an accumulating fund
- balance surrounded by legislators is an endangered species, so that was rescued by both Republicans
- 08:52.720><c> in</c><00:08:53.000><c> accumulating</c><00:08:53.640><c> fund</c><00:08:54.200><c> balance
- </c> uh in accumulating fund balance uh in accumulating fund balance surrounded<00:08:55.200><c> by</
- Please, once again, take the Health Care Access Fund balance sheet. It comes out twice a year.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/15/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- These estimates are used to design plans to achieve an optimal balance of premium and cost-sharing attributes
- These estimates are used to design plans to achieve an optimal balance of premium and cost-sharing attributes
- These estimates are used to design plans to achieve an optimal balance of premium and cost-sharing attributes
- These estimates are used to design plans to achieve an optimal balance of premium and cost-sharing attributes
- These estimates are used to design plans to achieve an optimal balance of premium and cost-sharing attributes
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Aug 11th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- anticipate doing, again, we're doing the stakeholder engagement really through the regs, through the balance
- Stakeholder engagement really through the regs, through the balance of the year.
Committee:
House Housing and Community Development
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Jun 30th, 2026
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's the balance of information sources I think we need to look at. Mr. Gallion. Thank you, Mr.
- So it's the balance of information sources I think we need to look at. Mr. Gallion. Thank you, Mr.
Summary:
The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion.
OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated.
The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, that changes within our purview, right, and then through the regulatory process we always balance
- make this shorter, and we receive some that say you should make this longer, we would evaluate and balance
Summary:
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held an oversight hearing on draft regulations implementing Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution under Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022, the Open Space Act. Chairs Cabral and Collins framed the hearing as a review of how the new process for dispositions or changes in use of Article 97 land would work, including public notice, environmental justice protections, replacement land, appraisals, and the role of the legislature. Under Secretary Stephanie Cooper and Commissioner Adam Bakke testified for EEA/DCAM, followed later by Deputy Inspector General O’Neill and Deputy Inspector General Giles on appraisal review.
Much of the discussion focused on how the draft regulations would operate in practice. EEA said the regulations would require advance public notice, define “comparable location” for replacement land, and allow the Secretary to make findings on whether an action would adversely affect environmental justice communities. Members pressed for longer public comment periods, clearer notice to local officials, more frequent updates to the site evaluation tool, and a clearer definition of terms such as “limited duration” for permits and licenses. EEA said the regulations are intended to standardize a process that has been handled through policy and case-by-case review, and that the legislature still retains the final authority to approve any Article 97 disposition.
Committee members also questioned whether the draft rules shift too much discretion to the Secretary and whether the proposed “proponent” process could allow private entities to drive Article 97 actions. EEA responded that non-public proponents would still need municipal support and legislative sponsorship, and that the regulations do not create a new avenue to bypass the existing home rule and legislative process. Members raised concerns about the current policy’s unanimous-vote requirements for municipal commissions, the proposed waiver provisions, whether MEPA applies, and the lack of explicit enforcement or penalty language in the act or regulations. EEA and DCAM said the act does not provide an enforcement mechanism and that disputes would generally be handled through the courts or the Attorney General.
The Inspector General’s office explained its role in reviewing appraisals for special legislation, including Article 97 matters, to ensure compliance with USPAP standards and to forward its review to DCAM. The hearing did not include any votes or formal committee action; members indicated that the committee may later issue recommendations to the executive agencies based on the testimony and questions raised.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming
Transcript Highlights:
- But I think that's a really fair question to ask, and we have a lot of different things to balance.
- Things to balance.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn.
Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits.
The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Constitution sets out a strong system of checks and balances, with strong system of checks and balances
Summary:
The Senate convened with routine opening business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and the filing of several reports, such as the Parole Board’s 2023 annual report and a fiscal year 2025 prior-year deficiency report from the Comptroller. Those reports were ordered placed on file. The remainder of the session was devoted almost entirely to a series of brief statements by the Senate President and many senators responding to what they described as federal actions under the Trump administration, especially immigration enforcement without due process, court defiance, and broader threats to democratic norms.
Senators repeatedly condemned the detention and deportation of immigrants, students, researchers, and even some U.S. citizens, citing specific Massachusetts cases including Ramesa Ozturk of Tufts, Juan Francisco Mendez, Sunua Petrova, and others. Members also raised concerns about cuts to federal funding affecting Massachusetts, including NIH and university research, asthma prevention, education, climate resilience, and veterans’ services. Several senators tied these issues to the state’s economy, higher education, health care, and immigrant communities, and many invoked Massachusetts and American history to argue for due process, the rule of law, and resistance to authoritarianism.
A few policy responses were mentioned, including support for increasing funding for the Attorney General to handle lawsuits, and references to bills or proposals such as the Immigrant Legal Defense Act, the Dignity Not Deportation Act, the Safe Communities Act, and the Location Shield Act. The Senate President also referenced the chamber’s broader “Response 2025” initiative. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on during the statements themselves, aside from the adoption of an order to adjourn and the setting of the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- securing and maintaining homeowners insurance is already difficult, H. 1316... ...strikes the right balance
- I think that for the bill that's 180 days for the repairs, that becomes very difficult to balance with
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on a wide range of insurance-related bills, with much of the discussion focused on affordable housing insurance, homeowners insurance practices, climate resilience, and consumer protections after property losses. Senators and representatives testified in support of a resolve to create a commission on affordable housing insurance (S. 768/H. 1279), arguing that rising premiums and deductibles are threatening the viability of affordable housing properties and new development. Supporters also backed bills to establish private flood insurance standards (S. 719), create climate-resilient home retrofit grants (S. 720), expand the MVP climate resilience program (H. 1310/S. 686), and protect urban trees and limit insurer-driven tree removals (H. 1316). Several lawmakers and advocates said these measures would help reduce risk, preserve insurability, and address the effects of increasingly severe storms and flooding.
The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing insurer use of aerial imagery (H. 1242/H. 2142) and notice periods for nonrenewals or repairs (H. 4042 and related measures). Supporters said insurers should be allowed to use drones and satellite images but with stronger guardrails, including current photos, disclosure of risk factors, an appeals process, and time to cure defects. They argued that homeowners are sometimes blindsided by nonrenewals based on inaccurate aerial photos or given too little time to make repairs. Opponents from the insurance industry said aerial imagery is already regulated by the Division of Insurance, that additional statutory requirements could create confusion and litigation, and that existing notice rules already provide 45 days for nonrenewals and 60-day limits on cancellations. Industry witnesses also warned that some proposed timelines conflict with current law and could restrict useful underwriting tools.
Another major topic was H. 1077, which would restrict solicitation by restoration companies and public adjusters at fire scenes. A homeowner described being approached immediately after a house fire by restoration and public-adjuster representatives and said the experience was intrusive and overwhelming; supporters said homeowners need time and space to make informed decisions after a disaster. Public adjusters and restoration contractors opposed the bill, saying they provide needed guidance, emergency mitigation, and claims assistance when homeowners are under stress, and that some existing protections already allow consumers to cancel contracts. The hearing ended after all listed witnesses testified, and the committee voted to close the hearing; no bill dispositions were taken during the session.