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• Senate Bill 26, by joint budget, an act for the University of Central Arkansas appropriation for the
• Senate Bill 42, by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences appropriation
• Senate Bill 42, by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences appropriation
• Senate Bill 69, by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas.
• Senate Bill 69, by joint budget, an act for the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture supplemental

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• I can say with some assurity that this collection of folks probably hasn't stood together universally
• </c> recycling of paint so at the point of recycling of paint so at the point of sale<00:21:35.240><c
• I mean, the fee has to be universal. It has to be the same fee on every single brand of paint.
• waste and and this helps us um Universal waste and and this helps us um sort<01:12:59.560><c> of</c>
• ><04:09:18.000><c> of</c><04:09:18.119><c> the</c> through the rest of the of the of of the through the

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Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 451, which would create a postconsumer paint stewardship program in New Hampshire. Prime sponsor Representative Karen Ebel described the bill as a bipartisan, broadly supported model based on PaintCare programs used in other states. She said consumers and businesses could drop off leftover paint at participating retailers or municipal household hazardous waste sites, with the paint then collected and recycled by the stewardship organization. She emphasized that the program is intended to reduce landfill disposal, improper dumping, and contamination of groundwater and soil, while also helping municipalities save on hazardous waste handling costs. Members asked several questions about how the program would work and how it would be funded. Ebel explained that the program would be financed by a small fee charged at the point of sale on paint products, not a general sales tax, and that retailers could either list it separately or roll it into the price. She said the fee would cover the Department of Environmental Services’ administrative costs, which were described as minimal, and that the program’s structure was developed with DES and industry input. Questions also addressed whether cans would be recycled and how collected paint would be processed; Ebel said the ACA and PaintCare representatives could provide more detail, but that the paint and containers would be handled through recycling or other approved disposal methods rather than landfilled. Representative Judy Aron, a co-sponsor and chair of the House Environment and Agriculture Committee, testified in support, saying the bill had been developed over several years with stakeholders and would keep toxic paint out of landfills while saving municipalities and taxpayers money. Representative Peter Bixby, the ranking member of Environment and Agriculture, also supported the bill, saying his committee had heard it many times and that it had strong bipartisan enthusiasm. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• of Dr.
• The life of Dr.
• of Dr.
• of Dr.
• King reminded us that the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, the flags were escorted in, and the chamber observed the Pledge of Allegiance, a National Anthem performance by Pastor Pamela Bowman, and a prayer by Pastor Joseph Bowman. The session was centered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with remarks emphasizing Dr. King’s legacy of justice, nonviolence, equality, and service, along with musical performances including “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Grateful.” House Resolution 4672, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was read in full and moved for adoption by Representative Penner. Several members offered extended remarks supporting the resolution and reflecting on King’s impact, the continuing struggle for civil rights, and the need for moral courage, nonviolence, and community service. The House then voted and adopted House Resolution 4672 by voice vote, with the Speaker noting that applause was appropriate. After the resolution, the House handled routine procedural business. Bills and resolutions on the introduction sheet were advanced to first reading and referred to committee, committee report items were referred as designated, and the Rules Committee was relieved of House Bill 1160 on local government design review and House Bill 1798 on firefighters pension boards, placing them on the second reading calendar. The Rules Committee was also relieved of Substitute House Bill 1066 on regulated substance use data and Engrossed House Bill 1574 on substance use care services, placing them on the third reading calendar. Both caucuses announced meetings after adjournment, and the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 20.

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• It remains standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, which will
• and a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University.
• and reenact portions of the Code, 2027 and the 30th day of June 2028 to amend and reenact portions of
• the Code and repeal portions of the Acts of Assembly of 2022 affected for taxable years beginning on
• That seems to be a little bit of a sleight of hand there.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members received introductions of Pastor Ralph S. Hodge of Second Baptist Church in Richmond and students from the 26th District and surrounding areas. The House also adopted House Resolution 2195 honoring Robert Stouffer, with a request that adjournment be in his memory. During personal privilege remarks, members spoke on Pride Month and LGBTQ+ rights, and another member delivered a lengthy floor speech opposing firearm restrictions and defending self-defense rights. The chamber then adopted memorial and commending resolutions in blocks, including additional commending resolutions added by the clerk. The main item of business was House Bill 30, the budget, on which the House considered the governor’s 14 amendments. Amendments 3, 4, and 5 were taken up together and adopted, followed by adoption of Amendment 1 on referendum costs, Amendment 2 on Atlantic research support, Amendment 6 expanding REGO utility credit to cooperatives, Amendment 7 clarifying law-enforcement facial covering restrictions, Amendment 8 creating a firefighter cancer screening grant program, Amendment 9 funding a digital services team, Amendment 10 relating to acquisition of Oak Hill Farm, Amendment 11 on data center electricity tax technical changes, Amendment 12 on local sales tax referendum timing, Amendment 13 on paid sick leave, and Amendment 14 on firearms in public areas and delayed enactment. Most amendments passed by substantial margins, with Amendment 8 adopted unanimously. The House completed work on the calendar and then agreed to a motion to stand in recess pursuant to House Resolution 2069.

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• We ask all of this in your name, amen. I ask all of this in your name. Amen.
• the academic excellence, professional ambition, and civic commitment of the California State University
• serve with all of you.
• I know many of you have experienced the magic of animatronics at Disneyland and Disney World, many of
• File Item 6 is the confirmation of Paul Toopee for appointment as Director of the Department of Alcoholic

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• This is an amendment to the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain.
• This is an amendment to the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain.
• Members, this is part of the Treasurer of State.
• University of Arkansas.
• This is specifically the Division of Agriculture and Arkansas Bioscience Institute under the University

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• We had some students reach out from a school that had not been, one of the universities that had not
• attack of the bill sponsor.
• And that perhaps a little bit of what I was, my anger, felt maybe a little bit of a personal attack of
• Also, this has a private cause of action. Also, this has a private cause of action.
• in the state of Missouri.

Committee: House Emerging Issues

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• First of all, I want to give a huge shout-out to University Prep, my kids, out of Denver, that said the
• </c> um out of Denver that said the pledge of um out of Denver that said the pledge of allegiance<00:
• And if there are any of you, any other members of CA, any members of Aurora Public Schools teachers association
• And if there are any of you, any other members of CA, any members of Aurora Public Schools teachers association
• </c> any of you uh uh any other members of any of you uh uh any other members of CA,<00:30:47.120><c>

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• It is at the University of Kentucky. Our robot and 23 others will be there.
• our public university teacher prep programs will no longer be allowed as part of their teaching and
• in 2728 all of our public university<00:14:33.760><c> teacher</c><00:14:34.160><c> prep</c><00:14:34.480
• In my study of this, reading recovery was adopted at Ohio State University many years ago, and the first
• In my study of this, reading recovery was adopted at Ohio State University many years ago, and the first

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

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• The Journal of the Day of the Secretary will read.
• And whereas the memory of the Holocaust serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of
• My great-grandfather, George's father, had been a university professor at the University of Hamburg.
• As part of that trip, I was welcomed back to the had been a university professor at the University of
• of Hamburg.

Summary: The Senate met in a pro forma session and first suspended Rule 46 so committees could continue meeting during the session. The journal was approved, and the chamber moved through introductions and referrals, including first reading of Senate Bill 6314 and a referral adjustment sending Senate Bill 6321, which would establish the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement, to the Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. The main floor item was Senate Resolution 8670 recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution recounted the history of the Holocaust, the liberation of Auschwitz, and the ongoing problem of anti-Semitism, including a cited rise in incidents in Washington State. Senator Solomon spoke at length in support, sharing personal family history tied to Nazi persecution and warning about rising anti-Semitism and the need for vigilance, remembrance, and community support. Senator Short also spoke in support, emphasizing responsibility to prevent such atrocities and the value of education and open-mindedness. Senator Hasegawa moved that the sponsor’s remarks be spread across the journal, and the Senate agreed without objection. The resolution was then adopted by voice vote. The President recognized guests from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Holocaust Center for Humanity in the gallery. The Senate then adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

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• Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Richmond—so many of these are parts of our way of life up in Whatcom County
• the City of Blaine; Western Washington University faculty, fellows, and representatives of the Border
• Washington University please stand and be recognized by the members of the Senate?
• City of Blaine, in Western Washington University faculty, fellows, and representatives of the Border
• Western Washington University, please stand and be recognized by the members of the Senate.

Summary: The Senate convened on Tuesday, February 24, approved the previous day’s Journal without objection, and handled committee referrals. Among the measures referred, engrossed substitute House Bill 2548, concerning health care market standards, was specifically sent to the Committee on Rules rather than the committee listed in the standing committee report. The chamber also received supplemental committee reports later in the day, including Senate Bill 5998, the operating budget supplemental, and House Bill 2664, both referred to Rules. The main floor action was consideration of Senate Resolution 8696, which recognizes Washington’s interconnected relationship with Canada. The resolution highlighted economic, cultural, environmental, and border-community ties, including trade, shared infrastructure and energy links, cross-border family connections, tribal and First Nations relationships, and cooperation on issues such as climate policy, disaster response, and scientific research. Senators Schumake, Short, and Slatter spoke in support, emphasizing border communities, shared natural resources, research partnerships, and the long-standing friendship between Washington and Canada. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. After adoption, the Senate recognized visiting Canadian and regional officials and representatives, including the Canadian Consul General in Seattle, the Consulate’s trade commissioner, Quebec’s delegate in Seattle, the Mayor of Blaine, and Western Washington University representatives. The Senate then went at ease, later reconvened briefly to process the supplemental committee reports, and adjourned without objection until Thursday, February 26 at 10:00 a.m.

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• Heavenly Father, we recognize you as creator and ruler of the universe.
• The dean of the Senate moves to dispense with a reading of yesterday's journal.
• Ben, uh, is at the University of Texas.
• Valdez, she, uh, is a resident of Mesquite, Texas, a graduate of Texas Tech University, and she very
• are miles ahead of so many of your peers and so many of us.

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• </c><01:03:52.079><c> of</c> is a professor from the University of is a professor from the University
• , you are off of the free tuition at the University of Minnesota.
• , you are off of the free tuition at the University of Minnesota.
• That is a University of Minnesota.
• </c> the professor at the University of St. the professor at the University of St.

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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• As part of the executive order, we've also had two rounds of what we call proof of concepts.
• Well, I think some of the amount of frequency...
• of California system and the California State University system, and a reduction to the state's Middle
• of way.
• jobs out of California in reach... ...and drive thousands of jobs out of California.

Summary: The subcommittee held an informational budget hearing covering several GovOps, CDT, CPPA, and DGS items. GovOps reported that most deliverables under the Governor’s generative AI executive order have been completed, including guidelines, procurement tools, community-impact guidance, and a new project delivery lifecycle for Gen AI projects; one workforce-related deliverable remains. Members and public commenters raised concerns about privacy, labor impacts, and how the state will explain and oversee Gen AI use. The committee also heard a proposal to create a California Education Interagency Council with $5 million ongoing and 16 positions to coordinate workforce and education systems; LAO questioned duplication and recommended limited-term funding, while supporters said a neutral convening body is needed to improve coordination and student outcomes. GoServe presented the College Corps budget proposals, describing the program as a paid service and career-development opportunity for undergraduate students that helps reduce college costs while supporting communities through tutoring, food insecurity work, climate and disaster response, and other service. The administration sought one-time and ongoing funding to expand the program to more campuses and students, while LAO objected to the high administrative costs and recommended rejection. Several students and alumni testified that College Corps provided financial support, professional experience, and career pathways. The committee also heard a $5 million proposal for a Belonging Campaign to address loneliness and social isolation through research, outreach, and local grants; LAO said the proposal lacked clear goals and measures, while supporters said the effort is needed for youth, seniors, and community resilience. The Department of Technology updated the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, saying construction is underway on the statewide open-access network and the project remains on track for the 2026 deadline, though LAO noted a required business plan had not yet been submitted. The California Privacy Protection Agency presented its Delete Act implementation request for the DROP platform, which will let consumers request deletion of personal information held by data brokers; LAO flagged oversight concerns because CDT is both developing the system and involved in project support. Public commenters from business groups urged caution on CPPA’s rulemakings, warning of compliance costs and job impacts. The Department of General Services then discussed implementation of Proposition 2 school facilities bonds, requesting staffing and administrative funding to manage the new bond program and continue school facility work. Officials said the program can also help districts affected by the January wildfires, including interim site funding and expedited assistance. Finally, DGS requested authority and positions to operate Building 18 for labor-agency tenants relocating from older Capitol Mall space; SEIU Local 1000 criticized the state’s four-day return-to-office policy and said telework has improved productivity and retention. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded after public testimony and member questions on each item.

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• Good morning, Missy Maseko, also with the American Association of University Women of California, Ms.
• Maseko, also with the American Association of University Women of California, we are in support of the
• Kathleen Harper, also here on behalf of the American Association of University Women of California, with
• Amy Haum, also with the American Association of University Women of California, in support.
• Senri Saadaar, also with the American Association of University Women, and we are in support.

Committee: Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

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• Alexis Bailey, who's a third-year internal medicine resident at the University of Arizona College of
• And completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biology at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri
• She returned to Arizona for her medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine here
• He graduated from the University of Arizona, where he met the love of his life, Marjorie.
• South Tucson while attending graduate school at the University of Arizona.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, students visiting the chamber, and other special guests. Members also announced committee substitutions and bill withdrawals/re-referrals, and the chamber observed a moment of respectful silence for the late Hon. George Cunningham, after unanimously adopting HCR 2060, a death resolution honoring his public service. The House then spent much of the day in Committee of the Whole on several calendars. The most contested item was HB 2758, a groundwater transportation bill, which drew extensive debate over fairness to the McMullen Valley and the need to protect water supplies for the CAP system and metro Phoenix. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes affecting transfer limits and basin-specific water allocations. The bill ultimately received a do pass recommendation in COW by a 31-23 vote, and later passed third reading in the House 32-24 after several members explained their votes. A motion to amend the COW report to show the bill failed was defeated 23-32. The House also advanced a series of other measures with little or no opposition. In COW, HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179 as amended, HB 2228 as amended, HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256 as amended, HCM 2007 as amended, HR 2003, HB 2098, HB 2265 as amended, HB 2663, HB 2666 as amended, HB 2756 as amended, HB 2192 as amended, HB 2476, HB 2693 as amended, and HB 2877 as amended all received do pass recommendations, while HB 2875 was retained on the calendar. The House later passed several bills on third reading, including HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825, and referred the approved measures to engrossing or to the Senate as appropriate. The session concluded with numerous personal privilege remarks, including recognition of a retiring Air Force veteran, Black History Month remarks, birthday wishes, and an announcement that Representative Chaplik plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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• the most distinguished universities, not just in the state of Florida, but in the entire nation.
• USF is recognized as a preeminent university by the state of Florida and as a member of the Association
• of American Universities.
• As a member of the Association of American Universities, we are the fifth youngest school invited, one
• only 18 universities in the nation selected as a Tillman Partnership University of the Pat Tillman Foundation

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and gallery introductions, and several recognitions, including USF Day at the Capitol and visitors from Miami Gardens, Teach For America Florida, and Pathways to Prosperity. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and considered a series of bills, with several measures temporarily postponed and others passed after debate and roll call votes. The Senate unanimously passed several Open Government Sunset Review bills, including SB 7010 and SB 7008, which preserve public records exemptions related to insolvent insurance company receiverships and financial technology sandbox applications. It also passed SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, SB 28 and SB 22 as claims bills involving South Broward Hospital District, SB 8 for relief related to a Pasco County School Board accident, SB 1718 preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking abortions without parental consent, and SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements. SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands also passed, but with two amendments and some opposition. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, which included technical updates, restrictions on certain additives in public water systems, limits on ESG practices in farm lending, drone-related penalties, truth-in-labeling provisions for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, charity registration requirements, agricultural worker housing, and support for FFA and 4-H. The most contentious debate centered on fluoride provisions in the bill: multiple amendments by Senators Berman and Polsky to remove the fluoride language, require targeted fluoride assistance, or order an OPAGA study were all defeated, while a technical amendment by Senator Truenow was adopted. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning. At the end of the session, the Senate adopted motions to certify passed bills to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and return CS for SB 7016 to second reading, then adjourned until April 16.

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• It is also, of course, a reminder of all of the work that we still have to do.
• Richard Hart, who is retiring as president of Loma Linda University Health after 18 years of service
• Hart's leadership, Loma Linda University Health expanded its impact through the development of the San
• Richard Hart, president of Loma Linda University Health. Dr.
• In every one of his roles, he has always made... ...university.

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• I'm part of the Nature Coast Chapter of Florida Youth Shine.
• This bill creates a consortium for Parkinson's disease research within the University of South Florida
• This bill creates a consortium for Parkinson's disease research within the University of South Florida
• I've spoken with the folks at University of South Florida School of Medicine, and I can tell you they
• of ways.

Summary: The committee met to consider a large agenda of health and human services bills, moving quickly because of a two-hour time limit. Early measures reported favorably included SB 976 on challenges to court-appointed psychologists in family law cases, SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access and after-hours availability, and SB 584 on housing supports for college students and youth in extended foster care. SB 1412 on home health regulation modernization also passed, with one support appearance from the Home Care Association. Members then approved several bills focused on research and care delivery, including SB 1800 creating a Parkinson’s disease research consortium at USF with an adopted amendment adding academic medical centers, SB 524 adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to newborn screening, SB 1156 revising a Medicaid home health aide program for medically fragile children, and SB 1490 transferring and redesigning the managed care program for critically ill children. SB 1174 on foster home licensure transfers, SB 1620 implementing mental health and substance use commission recommendations, SB 1568 revising e-prescribing exemptions, and SB 788 on veterans nursing home beds were also reported favorably. The committee had more extensive debate on SB 1270, the Department of Health agency package, which included provisions on vaccination status, medical marijuana background screening, licensing and compact issues, and sovereign immunity for volunteer dental workers; it passed after an amendment and several members voiced concerns about patient treatment and “voting power” language. SB 1606 on patient access to records drew strong opposition from providers and health information professionals over privacy, HIPAA, and administrative burdens; it was initially reported unfavorably, then reconsidered and ultimately passed after a motion to reconsider. Other bills reported favorably included SB 1736 on insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives, SB 1808 on patient refunds from providers, SB 1842 on referral disclosure of network status, SB 1354 on behavioral health managing entity oversight, SB 1768 on stem cell therapies with informed consent requirements, and SPB 7032 on presumptive Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals, which was submitted and reported as a committee bill. The meeting ended after all agenda items were handled and the committee adjourned.

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• Major General Logan graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu with an emphasis in criminal justice
• /c><00:11:30.880><c> emphasis</c> University of Honolulu with an emphasis University of Honolulu with
• Lambert is a graduate of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu, majoring in public administration with
• Lambert is a graduate of<00:15:55.199><c> the</c><00:15:55.440><c> University</c><00:15:55.839><c> of
• of Hawaii, West Oahu, of the University of Hawaii, West Oahu, majoring<00:15:58.000><c> in</c><00:15

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Summary: The Senate convened, took roll, approved the previous day’s journal, and spent much of the first portion of the meeting recognizing Education Week honorees. Senators introduced students and coaches from the LifeSmarts Consumer Education Competition, including first-place Iolani School, second-place Kahalani High School, and Oahu teams placing third and fourth. The Senate also recognized 2025 Senate Youth Delegate Wilson Chow and thanked staff and community partners for supporting Education Week 2025. The chamber then moved to executive business, adopting standing committee reports 1210 through 1349 and confirming Governor’s Message No. 644, Steven Logan, as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense by unanimous consent. Senators spoke in support of Logan’s military and public safety experience, and he was confirmed with 23 ayes. The Senate also confirmed Governor’s Message No. 645, Mike Lambert, as Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, with senators citing his HPD background, work on homelessness, vice, agricultural crimes, and school enforcement; the confirmation passed with 22 ayes. After the confirmations, the Senate recognized the newly appointed officials and their families and guests. The body then passed House Bill 991, Senate Draft 1, relating to criminal history record checks, on third reading by unanimous consent with 22 ayes. The session concluded with announcements, including a YWCA clothing drive, a personal letter from Representative Gene Ward announcing his resignation from the House effective at the end of the month due to health issues, and a motion to adjourn until Monday, March 24th at 11:30 a.m., which was adopted without objection.