Transcript Highlights:

• It also allows clarification for those buildings many of over 50 and 60 years old to terminate their
• Should a charter school be terminated, the funds received would revert back to the school district.
• Keep your remarks on the bill, not the personality, or I will terminate your... Right to do that.
• Last year, George was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
• HB 429 codifies the existing process for the termination or cancellation OF franchise dealer contracts

Bills: SB 5, SJR 3, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972, SB 365, SB 1786, SB 5, SJR 3, HB 14, HB 43, HB 36, HB 26, HB 149, HB 121, HB 206, HB 136, HB 3114, HB 2733, HB 1732, HB 3700, HB 467, HB 1130, HB 1846, HB 1442, HB 1147, HB 2176, HB 2701, HB 805, HB 2890, HB 1154, HB 1644, HB 2118, HB 1718, HB 2488, HB 2596, HB 2468, HB 484, HB 2578, HB 3204, HB 1041, HB 307, HB 685, HB 538, HB 2525, HB 3125, HB 2027, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 106, HB 18, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, tax exemption, intellectual disability

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• They would be terminated at the same exact time as Representative Leeing's bill goes into effect.
• They would be terminated at the same exact time as Representative Leeing's bill goes into effect.
• <01:33:55.920> at<01:33:56.159> the would they would be terminated at the would they
• would be terminated at the same<01:33:56.480> exact<01:33:56.880> time<01:33:57.280>
• So, we'd have to talk about terminated.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Senate File 4612, a state government bill affecting the Department of Health, Human Services, and Children, Youth, and Families, was taken up with a House language amendment adopted at the outset. The bill’s authors gave sharply different perspectives: one described it as a limited, reactive measure tied to federal Medicaid changes and said it fell short of needed health care improvements, while the other argued it would avoid large federal penalties, add Medicaid work requirements, save taxpayer money, and help certain rural and disability-related services. Members then debated several amendments. A technical House research amendment was offered, followed by a contested amendment on the all-payer claims database. Supporters of that change argued the bill expanded data access and could allow sensitive health data to be sold or used outside the United States, raising privacy and jurisdiction concerns; opponents said the data would remain deidentified, access would be limited to researchers, and the fee structure was a cost-recovery mechanism rather than a sale. The amendment to the amendment failed on a 67-67 tie, and the underlying amendment was not adopted. The committee also adopted an amendment updating mortuary science rules for natural organic reduction and another that would automatically enroll certain people into medical assistance if they did not choose a program themselves. A later amendment creating a therapeutic psilocybin pilot program for mental health and PTSD treatment drew strong bipartisan support, especially from members citing veteran suicide, trauma, and promising research; it was adopted after discussion. The transcript ended while discussion continued on how the program would be administered, including questions about using the Office of Cannabis Management rather than the Department of Health.

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• I think he was saying when the negotiated agreement terminates, then the next agreement can't be any
• So the hearing that takes place when a faculty member is under termination or suspension is before a
• or suspension is under termination or suspension is before<00:46:40.720> a<00:46:40.960> jury
• and if the union whether to terminate and if the union thinks<00:47:05.040> that<00:47:05.200
• Department of Education to terminate Department of Education to terminate funding<01:51:18.159><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Education Funding Committee’s higher education subcommittee met to discuss HB 443, HB 510, and related issues. The chair explained the subcommittee membership and noted that Representative Luno was absent and replaced by Representative Bricky, with other full committee members allowed to participate in discussion but not final votes. No votes were taken during this meeting, and the chair said final subcommittee recommendations would likely come in the first week of November. On HB 443, which concerns terms of appointment to the Higher Education Commission, the chair described the bill as intended to let the governor replace members who are not attending or no longer representing the appointing organization. He said the prior governor supported the idea, but the current governor’s office believes the bill is unnecessary because nonattendance or loss of representation would already amount to resignation or removal. Members raised questions about legal authority and whether the same principle should apply to other boards. The chair said he was leaning toward finding the bill not needed, but would continue discussion later. The committee then spent most of the meeting on HB 510, which would establish due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty at public higher education institutions and address collective bargaining issues. Supporters, including Representatives Papovich and Brown, argued the bill would provide clear, minimum protections, especially because campus rules are lengthy and vary by institution; Brown also suggested adding an independent ombudsman or representation for students. Opponents, including Representatives Burton and Bricky, said existing campus regulations already provide due process and that the bill could interfere with campus governance and collective bargaining. The chair and others discussed whether the bill’s definitions should be aligned with existing law to avoid confusion, and several members suggested using existing statutory definitions or cross-references. The chair also said the bill would apply only when disciplinary action is involved, not as a general challenge to DEI policies, though members referenced recent national examples involving DEI-related disputes as context.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill simply provides for an expedited return of property upon termination of a court order requiring
• Inconclusive checks default to the proceed if no prohibition is... or termination of a court or termination
• or expiration of the termination or expiration of the relevant<01:31:04.639> court<01:31:04.880
• It it says well termination or 11.
• It it says well termination or expiration<01:52:06.960> of<01:52:07.199> the<01:52:07.280

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Almost all of the fellows in our program were terminated.
• I'm also the engineer on the boat, and I'm not sure my vessel will survive termination.
• <07:33:49.478> that's vessel Will Survive termination that's vessel Will Survive termination
• <07:56:02.160> under<07:56:02.398> the<07:56:02.558> Trump terminated under the
• <07:56:10.638> that<07:56:10.798> may future terminations that may future terminations

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 202D of the National Emergency Act (50 U.S.C. 1622d) provides for the automatic termination provides
• for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary
• Section 202D of the National Emergency Act (50 U.S.C. 1622d) provides for the automatic termination of
• The previous administration identified the wrongdoing, terminated the employee, and referred the case
• Last year, the Trump administration terminated nearly 400 grants from the Department of Justice's Office

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I also want to say we never charge early termination fees.
• There’s been a lot of discussion about both early termination fees and also auto-renewal today.
• In several cases I know of, a 93A action has been terminated only because the supplier has pled bankruptcy
• There's a constant churn of legislative action in several cases I know of a 93 action has been terminated
• restrictions on things that have been brought up as concerns: high-pressure sales tactics, early termination

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several energy-related bills, with the main focus on H. 3534/S. 2255, which would ban or sharply restrict residential third-party electric suppliers, and on related reform proposals. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, municipal and regional planning officials, environmental justice groups, consumer advocates, and city officials from Boston and Chelsea. They argued that the residential competitive supply market has produced higher bills, deceptive sales tactics, auto-renewals into higher rates, and disproportionate harm to low-income residents, seniors, communities of color, and people with limited English. Witnesses cited AG reports estimating hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges over time, described door-to-door and storefront marketing abuses, and said municipal aggregation programs have saved residents money while offering more stable rates. Several supporters said the Legislature should either ban residential competitive supply or adopt strong guardrails such as ending automatic renewals, banning incentive-based commissions, and capping rates relative to basic service. Opponents or industry representatives from the Retail Energy Advancement League, Vistra, and Constellation argued that the market can provide savings, longer-term price stability, and value-added products such as renewable options and time-of-use offerings. They said Massachusetts has already improved consumer protections through DPU proceedings, that complaints are relatively few compared with the size of the market, and that a ban would eliminate consumer choice. They also defended direct sales and commissions as normal features of a retail market, while saying they would support additional protections, licensing, bonding, and stronger oversight of bad actors. Committee members pressed both sides on whether the market truly saves money, whether automatic renewals should be banned, and whether the AG’s proposed reforms would be enough. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3972, a bill to extend utility shutoff protections during extreme heat, with Rep. Mindy Domb arguing that Massachusetts should treat extreme heat like extreme cold and protect customers facing financial hardship. Rep. Barrett also testified for H. 3450, a municipal broadband/right-of-way bill, arguing that communities need easier and cheaper access to utility poles and public rights of way to build municipal broadband. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Creem testified for S. 2239, which would bar utilities from recovering ratepayer funds for lobbying, promotions, trade association dues, and similar expenses. No votes were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• unlikely event that a Minnesota veterans home must be temporarily closed due to an involuntary termination
• unlikely event that a Minnesota Veterans Home must be temporarily closed due to an involuntary termination
• :25:01.680> to<00:25:01.800> an<00:25:01.920> involuntary<00:25:02.480> termination
• due to an involuntary termination due to an involuntary termination notice. notice. notice.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Subcommittee on Veterans met on March 4, 2026, and began with a moment of silence honoring Sergeant First Class Nicole Amore of White Bear Lake, who was killed while serving in Kuwait. The committee then took up Senate File 3956, an MDVA policy bill giving the commissioner clearer authority to direct staff time and other non-monetary resources toward partnerships with organizations serving veterans, especially on food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, and related efforts. MDVA and Disabled American Veterans testified that the bill would help them work more quickly and clearly with outside partners, including food pantry and outreach efforts, while remaining focused on non-monetary support. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment narrowing the bill to the three named priorities and removing the broader “other critical issues” language; the amendment was adopted after discussion about whether the reporting language also needed adjustment. SF 3956, as amended, was laid over for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate File 3955, which would create a new procedure for temporary closure of a Minnesota veterans home if an involuntary termination notice requires it, bringing state law into closer alignment with federal expectations. MDVA emphasized that it had no intention of permanently closing any veterans homes and that the bill was intended only to establish a temporary closure plan to satisfy survey requirements. Senator Howe offered an A1 amendment clarifying that any closure would be temporary unless the legislature approved a permanent closure; MDVA and the Department of Health indicated the change was acceptable. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted to recommend SF 3955, as amended, to pass and refer it to the full committee. Finally, the committee began Senate File 4072, an MDVA cleanup and conformity bill. After adopting a technical A3 amendment, MDVA explained that the bill would reclassify the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief of Staff role as Deputy Commissioner for Administration to better reflect the scope of the position, and would also repeal outdated statutes related to environmental hazards assistance and a data-collection requirement that the department said it could not implement. The bill was still being presented when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SF 4072 was shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Backer asked whether the Office of Vital Records tracks the termination of a baby's life
• It is collected through a separate termination of pregnancy report.
• 50:07.839> a separate report that's um that's an a separate report that's um that's an a termination
• 08.599> pregnancy<00:50:09.200> report<00:50:10.200> um<00:50:10.359> I termination
• of pregnancy report um I termination of pregnancy report um I would<00:50:10.599> have<00:50:

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The meeting was an informational walkthrough for the Health Finance and Policy Working Group, focused on committee structure, budget basics, and major health-related accounts and programs. Staff explained the roles of House Research and House Fiscal, then reviewed key funds used by the committee, including the general fund, government special revenue fund, federal funds, the health care access fund, remediation account, and drinking water revolving fund. They also outlined the committee’s main budget areas, noting that medical assistance is the largest general fund item and that the Department of Health is a substantial agency funded by a mix of federal, general fund, and special revenue dollars. A major portion of the presentation covered subsidized health coverage programs. Staff described Medical Assistance (Minnesota’s Medicaid program) as an entitlement for eligible Minnesotans, with no premiums or cost sharing, and explained its managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems. MinnesotaCare was presented as a separate federal-state basic health program for people who are not eligible for MA, with income limits, premiums for adults age 21 and older, and cost-sharing requirements; staff noted that federal premium tax credit changes affect MinnesotaCare premium ranges. The presentation also summarized MNsure’s role in the individual market and in determining eligibility for premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, MinnesotaCare, and MA. The committee also received an overview of health-related licensing boards and occupational regulation. Staff said Minnesota has 16 health-related licensing boards, funded mainly through the state government special revenue fund and subject to legislative appropriation, and explained that health occupations may be regulated by the Department of Health, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, or the boards under chapter 214. Interstate licensure compacts were briefly noted as a way to ease practice across states. No bills were debated and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• For example, we could increase the number of licensed HHR and slot machine licenses, which would bring

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• those general funds to make up the shortfalls, and does that lead us down the road of having to terminate
• another contract or terminate a service or program in addition to the $25.5 million of general funds
• 18.160> to that lead us down the road of having to that lead us down the road of having to terminate
• 15:18.760> another<01:15:19.040> contract<01:15:19.680> or<01:15:19.760> terminate
• terminate another contract or terminate terminate another contract or terminate a<01:15:20.240><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: Division Three of the Finance Committee met in work session on April 20, 2026, to consider Senate Bills 481, 603, and 663, with the discussion focused primarily on SB 481, relative to the sale of the Sununu Youth Services Center property. The chair explained that the bill was advisory only and that the committee’s recommendations would go to full Finance on April 27. For SB 481, members reviewed conflicting provisions in the prior budget law about whether sale proceeds should go to the general fund or the Youth Development Center Claims and Administration Settlement Fund, and the bill was described as a compromise that would direct proceeds to the general fund before June 30, 2027, and to the settlement fund after that date. It was noted that the settlement fund had originally received about $20 million and had roughly $10 million remaining. The committee also received an extensive update from DCYF Director Marie Noonan on the new Youth Development Center in Hampstead. She reported that construction remained on schedule, with major structural and interior work complete, substantial completion expected in late summer or early fall 2026, and occupancy anticipated in early 2027. The presentation highlighted the facility’s design features, including single-occupancy bedrooms, sensory rooms, an education wing, medical and clinical suites, visitation space, a gym, and multiple outdoor courtyards, all intended to support a trauma-informed setting. Members asked about the facility’s funding, square footage, fencing, and scanner; staff said the building is about 34,000 square feet, funded entirely with federal ARPA state recovery funds to date, and that the scanner is on site but not yet operational pending policy and staff training. Committee members also raised concerns about the facility’s design and security. In response, DCYF said some concrete walls are required for structural and safety reasons, but they are being painted to maintain a brighter environment, and that the fencing will be about 15 feet high with privacy netting because the campus is shared with Hampstead. Officials said the new facility is legislatively limited to a maximum of 12 youth, while the current center can house 12 to 18, and emphasized that courts ultimately determine placements. No votes or final actions were taken during the work session.

Transcript Highlights:

• "Senate Bill 69, Senator Kagan, nonprofit organizations navigator termination provision repeal.
• "Senate Bill 69, Senator Kagan, nonprofit organizations navigator termination provision repeal.
• "Senate Bill 69, Senator Kagan, nonprofit organizations navigator termination provision repeal.
• "Senate Bill 69, Senator Kagan, nonprofit organizations navigator termination provision repeal.
• organizations navigator termination organizations navigator termination provision<00:59:07.119><

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, and heard several ceremonial recognitions, including an invocation by seminarian Benjamin Oler and a resolution honoring Taiwan’s ambassador, Alexander Ui Tore, for strengthening Maryland’s partnership with Taiwan. Senators also welcomed the day’s doctor, Dr. Larry Green, AFCEA Central Maryland chapter members, Chesapeake Bay Foundation student leaders, and Salisbury University students visiting for committee work. On legislation, the chamber referred Senate Bill 995 on cannabis licensing, labor peace agreements, and collective bargaining rules to the Rules Committee, and a bond initiative for New Market Town Hall to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 241, which would automatically restore voter registration for individuals released from state correctional facilities; the committee amendments were adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 323, the Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Youth Charging Reform Act. One amendment to keep first-degree assault in automatic adult charging was offered and debated at length, with supporters arguing the offense is extremely serious and should begin in adult court, and opponents saying the bill allows judges to make individualized decisions and aligns Maryland with other states and federal juvenile practice. The amendment failed by a 27-vote negative roll call. A second amendment from the minority whip sought to exclude firearm-in-drug-crime offenses and firearm use with felony drug convictions from automatic juvenile court treatment; the sponsor argued these offenses involve serious armed drug activity and should remain in adult court, while the bill’s supporters emphasized juvenile services and judicial discretion. The transcript cuts off before the vote on that second amendment.

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• In the middle of last year, Congress and then the president signed into law terminating clean energy
• The biggest issue was the termination going forward of commercial-scale wind and solar tax credits.
• Household clean energy and EV credits<00:27:11.200> were<00:27:11.440> terminated<00:27
• From the terminated credits, which gets more complicated because there's new rules about foreign
• in 27. going to be terminated in 27.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And the first amendment just cleans up some of the language that would prevent me from having a terminal
• <00:40:20.640> in<00:40:20.800> my now, if I put a small um terminal in my now, if
• I put a small um terminal in my office<00:40:22.040> that<00:40:22.680> allows<00:40:23.400
• <00:43:28.360> for<00:43:28.560> my prevent me from having a terminal for my prevent
• me from having a terminal for my clients<00:43:29.120> to<00:43:29.200> use<00:43:29.400

Bills: HB0098, HB0075, HB0041, HB0101

Keywords: gun control, Second Amendment, constitutional rights, misdemeanor, law enforcement, virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management

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• on their website for five years all charter contracts, performance reviews, notices of intent to terminate
• > not<00:47:23.200> renew<00:47:23.520> Charter<00:47:23.920> contracts terminate
• or not renew Charter contracts terminate or not renew Charter contracts and<00:47:25.160> unresolved
• of two actions based on that oversight: either renew the charter school to continue to operate or terminate
• authorizer is not doing its job, the department places an authorizer in corrective action and can terminate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And if the grantee violates the provision, the granting agency must immediately terminate the grant.
• In this case, Senator Rest's bill, one of the provisions is termination of a grant.
• put forward, one of them is termination put forward, one of them is termination of<00:19:57.039>
• <00:20:05.280> In<00:20:05.440> the<00:20:05.600> regular just terminate the
• In the regular just terminate the grant.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the second change is in the termination of tenancy.
• change<00:44:31.040> is<00:44:31.320> in<00:44:31.440> the<00:44:31.560> termination
• <00:44:32.280> of second change is in the termination of second change is in the termination

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• to systems for medical benefits, financial assistance, federal assistance, and applications for termination
• Changes for eliminating the application for termination, new payment assistance for age, blindness, and
• This bill amends statutes related to adoption, the Indian Child Welfare Act, termination of parental
• to recognition and enforcement of tribal custody orders, adoption, the Indian Child Welfare Act, termination

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• what I'm going to do because it looks like now we're going to be recessing this subcommittee, not terminating
• :32.480> not now, recessing this subcommittee, not now, recessing this subcommittee, not terminating
• :34.640> I'm<00:50:34.880> going<00:50:35.040> to<00:50:35.280> get terminating
• Um, I'm going to get terminating it.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met without a quorum and discussed how to proceed with its family court review work. The chair said preliminary, unofficial reports could be circulated and voted on by email, and noted that next year the work might continue as a full committee rather than a subcommittee. Members also discussed carrying unresolved issues into next year, including the long-standing “one judge, one case” concept. Later, the committee received additional materials from a member who could not attend, including a packet on state-funded transcript requests and background information on how different states structure family court systems. A major presentation focused on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The presenters said current rules give judges broad discretion, which can lead to inconsistent discovery, evidence, and timelines, especially for self-represented parties. They raised concerns about uneven mediator training and oversight, lack of uniform domestic violence screening, and unclear information for families about their rights and how to exit mediation. They recommended standardized pre-trial case management orders, clearer plain-language deadlines, mandatory domestic violence screening, stronger mediator certification and continuing education, a mentorship program, an independent oversight board, and a pilot program in a few counties before any statewide rollout. Members and presenters also discussed existing court forms and practices, including mediation agreements, mediator preparation forms, first appearances, and the use of Zoom for mediation. One participant argued that mediation can work better when parties are better prepared and when cases are not sent too early, and suggested that neutral case evaluation is another useful alternative dispute resolution tool. The discussion also touched on the need for better educational materials for pro se litigants, with one member describing efforts to create a more accessible guide for people going to court. No votes were taken, and the session ended with plans to continue reviewing materials and refine recommendations.

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• to get a warrant, especially if you're sitting in a squad car submitting it on your mobile data terminal
• it on your in a squad car submitting it on your mobile<00:26:23.520> data<00:26:23.960> terminal
• and<00:26:25.360> gets<00:26:25.679> sent<00:26:25.840> off mobile data terminal
• and gets sent off mobile data terminal and gets sent off to<00:26:26.240> wherever<00:26:26.480

Keywords: 1183, house