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• This is research-based, not just picked out of the air.
• upholding rigorous privacy and ethics standards.
• upholding rigorous privacy and ethics standards.
• </c> registry data for research purposes. registry data for research purposes.
• Section 3 data for research purposes.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Possibly doing an ethics certification. Who are you looking to provide that certification?
• With me here today is Sean O'Connell, who is a Senior Research Scientist.
• That's the spirit of this research.
• That's the spirit of this research.
• That's the spirit of this research.

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• </c><00:25:57.120><c> boundaries</c> are ignoring basic ethical boundaries are ignoring basic ethical
• Parents should be consenting on research when it is being conducted on their children.
• Ethics go ignored, and personal data on children is handed over to edtech providers and researchers who
• research research assign<01:38:46.560><c> so</c><01:38:47.119><c> he</c><01:38:47.239><c> gave</c><01
• I’ll add that to my research assignment. This research assignment is getting pretty heavy.”

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• . research. research. lady<00:26:28.240><c> from</c><00:26:28.400><c> Jefferson.
• </c><00:35:41.839><c> to</c> and you have good enough research to and you have good enough research to
• </c> It takes decades of scientific research It takes decades of scientific research before<01:10:05.360
• </c> laid out um having to do with the ethics laid out um having to do with the ethics commission,<02
• </c> responsible dealers, or ethical responsible dealers, or ethical manufacturers<02:26:29.120><c> dragged

Keywords: 958, all

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• And there are very few evidence-based or research-based youth violence prevention or intervention services
• that exist across ...based or research-based youth violence prevention or intervention services that
• Strategies that research and community practices show are more effective at reducing harm and supporting
• This memorial requests a statewide violence summit to develop a comprehensive, research-based approach
• We have had dynamic programmatic success when we ethically power-share with participants.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• can do that safely, ethically, and without fear that patients' private medical information could be
• My name is Monica Otero, health research and policy analyst with New Mexico Voices for Children.
• My name is Monica Otero, health research and policy analyst with New Mexico Voices for Children.
• And my concern, Madam Chair, Representative, is about obtaining data needed for research.
• In the geo-fencing section, that protection is retained for research purposes as well.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I'm a clinician and a researcher who has been in this fight for well over 20 years now.
• There's a great deal of research being done, including in Arizona.
• There's a great deal of research being done, including in Arizona.
• We have amazing researchers here.
• It has legal, ethical, and just humanity implications that are not needed.

Bills: HB2190, HB2202, HB2233, HB2251, HB2252, HB2396, HB2437, HB2689, HB2796

Keywords: physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC

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• I've seen some research, but you can educate this.
• This is a profound ethical consequence.
• They can do the research. A 13-year-old cannot. Adults can make those decisions.
• They can do the research. A 13-year-old cannot. They simply cannot.
• Based on research evidence.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We have EFile Texas, Research Texas, and now Court Analytics Texas.
• Um, we are tasked again with regulating the ethical conduct of judges here in the state of Texas, and
• The ethics rules define proper conduct for the purposes of professional discipline.
• The other portion of our website we refer to as our research guides. These are more detailed.
• These lib guides, um, research guides get an average of 3/4 of a million views per month.

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• </c> judgment and ethics. judgment and ethics. followup. Follow-up.
• And my husband has been in biomedical research and cancer research for over 30 years.
• You heard Cambridge is doing research. Boston is there.
• The foundation of medical ethics is simple: do no harm.
• ,</c><03:58:48.880><c> and</c> ignored all of the facts, research, and ignored all of the facts, research

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It helps people understand risk, make informed medical and family decisions, and participate in research
• At its core, this bill builds trust — trust in health care, trust in research, and trust that people
• Researchers report that people are reluctant to participate in research studies and clinical trials involving
• Researchers report that people are reluctant to participate in research studies and clinical trials involving
• But we can tell you that doctors, genetic counselors, members of the public, and researchers share with

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a fully virtual public hearing after a blizzard and state emergency closed the State House and created travel and cleanup concerns. Chairs Senator Paul Feeney and Representative James Murphy opened by thanking first responders and committee staff for making the hearing possible and noted that several members attended remotely. The committee heard testimony on three bills: H.5112, An Act Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination; H.4914, An Act Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code; and S.2921, An Act Relative to Travel Insurance. Most of the testimony focused on H.5112. Representative Dave Rogers and his constituent Robin Biggs testified in support of H.5112, describing gaps in federal genetic nondiscrimination law that do not cover life, long-term care, or disability insurance. Biggs shared her experience as a BRCA2 mutation carrier and said genetic knowledge helped her take preventive steps, but that people fear testing because insurers may use results against them. Lindsay Jack of the ALS Association and Lisa Schlager of FORCE also supported the bill, arguing that it would encourage preventive care, research participation, and fairer underwriting without harming insurance markets. They said insurers could still use medical history and diagnoses, but not genetic test results alone. Committee members asked questions about whether insurers currently request genetic testing and how such information is used in underwriting. Testifiers said the information is routinely asked for or found in medical records, but the bill would prohibit its use in coverage decisions and would prevent insurers from requiring testing. No votes were taken. After testimony concluded and no additional witnesses came forward, the chairs closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote.

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• It helps people understand risk, make informed medical and family decisions, and participate in research
• At its core, this bill builds trust: trust in health care, trust in research, and trust that people can
• Researchers report that people are reluctant to participate in research studies and clinical trials involving
• Researchers report that people are reluctant to participate in research studies and clinical trials involving
• But we can tell you that doctors, genetic counselors, members of the public, and researchers share with

Bills: H5112, S2921, H4914

Keywords: genetic discrimination, genetic testing, genetic information, DNA, hereditary risk, insurance underwriting, life insurance, health insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, medical privacy, consumer protection, anti-discrimination, insurer regulation, Commissioner of Insurance, chapter 176D, underwriting, hereditary disease, genomics, travel insurance

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• The Missouri Ethics Commission is right outside, representatives from the MEC.
• Missouri Ethics Commission right out there. Thank you, Mr.
• And if you've noticed, today is Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.
• And their research is out in the rotunda, and it's just fascinating.
• I had the Attorney General research whether there have ever been any cases regarding this.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 118-1 vote, and a series of special guest introductions, including family members, student groups, a basketball team, University of Missouri undergraduate researchers, and other visitors. The chamber also received Senate messages and committee reports, including recommendations that several House bills and joint resolutions “do pass.” The main floor debate centered on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 888, a broad juvenile justice and sentencing measure that combined juvenile reform with sentencing transparency and other criminal justice provisions. Supporters said it would improve public safety, clarify sentencing, address serious offenses, and add collaboration between prosecutors and juvenile systems. Opponents argued it was an oversized omnibus bill rushed through the process, warned it would increase prison time, expand adult-court involvement in juvenile matters, and could harm children and rehabilitation efforts. Members also debated the fiscal note, with supporters saying the large prison-cost estimate was speculative and opponents calling it evidence of a major new prison expense. After extended debate, the House invoked the previous question and SB 888 was finally passed 97-53. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, a proposal to change Missouri’s tax structure by reducing and potentially eliminating the state income tax and broadening the sales tax base to transactions involving goods and services. Supporters framed it as a modernization effort that would promote growth, increase take-home pay, and send the question to voters. Opponents said it would be the largest sales tax hike in state history, shift the burden onto working families and seniors, and create a large budget hole. After debate, the previous question was adopted 101-49, and the joint resolutions were third read and passed 98-54. The House then moved on to third-reading business, including House Bill 269 on autonomous vehicles, which was introduced as a transportation and economic development measure and then questioned on liability and taxation issues.

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• Additionally, nutrition research and guidance increasingly emphasizes plant-based proteins.
• You'll hear more on the specific research on these health impacts from other testifiers.
• But after researching what I've seen on kratom, I've done some research, and the plant seems to have
• Instead, they recommend continued research and responsible regulation and not prohibition.
• And that, to me, is a moral, ethical problem. And it's not okay.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health held a lengthy hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills related to environmental health, PFAS, medical device chemicals, food access, lead poisoning, air quality, oral health, and school food additives. Chair Driscoll and Chair Decker emphasized that the hearing was for testimony only, no decisions would be made that day, and that written testimony could still be submitted. They also noted the high volume of speakers and asked witnesses to keep remarks brief. A major portion of the hearing focused on PFAS-related legislation, including bills to restrict PFAS in products and food packaging and to create a PFAS remediation trust fund. Municipal officials and advocates described the high costs of PFAS cleanup, especially for drinking water systems, citing Easton’s multimillion-dollar treatment investments and rate increases. Testimony from legislators and advocates argued that Massachusetts should act despite federal uncertainty, and that the state should stop PFAS at the source rather than leaving municipalities and residents to pay for remediation. The committee also heard strong support for a bill banning DEHP in medical devices, with physicians, nurses, and a bill sponsor saying the chemical can leach from IV bags and tubing and that safer alternatives already exist. The committee also heard testimony on bills to establish statewide food truck permitting, with food truck owners and a senator describing the current system as costly, duplicative, and inconsistent across municipalities. Another set of witnesses supported the “Bean New Deal,” which would expand plant-based food options in public institutions, senior nutrition programs, and WIC, citing health, equity, and cost savings. On lead poisoning, housing advocates and a representative backed bills to expand lead-safe housing requirements to all rental units, arguing the current law contributes to discrimination against families with children and leaves too much pre-1978 housing uncertified. The committee also heard support for an outdoor air pollution bill that would create an advisory committee, identify pollution hotspots, expand monitoring, and set reduction targets, with testimony from environmental justice groups, pediatricians, and legislators describing disproportionate asthma and other health harms in overburdened communities. Later testimony addressed oral health bills to create dental therapists and allow dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide, with supporters saying the measures would expand access, reduce costs, and help underserved patients. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to prohibit harmful food dyes in competitive school foods, with parents describing behavioral and health concerns tied to synthetic dyes. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• If you research issues surrounding the right to repair, you will find the original equipment manufacturers
• Next, we're going to take up Tab 46, appointment to the Commission on Ethics.
• Senators, we have a reappointment for Tina Descovic as a member of the Commission on Ethics.
• When President Gates was appointed to the Ethics Commission, didn't he appear for his appointment to
• Senator Pizzo, this has been on the agenda, and I've been on the ethics and elections committee.

Summary: The committee considered a long agenda of bills, with most measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, amendments, and roll calls. Early bills included SB 658 on lien waivers/releases, SB 736 on Brownfields redevelopment, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, and SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Each was amended or discussed as needed and then approved by the committee. The committee also advanced SB 768 on foreign control interests in health care licensing, SB 772 on school diabetes management and access to glucagon, SB 1400 on removal of altered sexual depictions posted without consent, SB 1696 on prearranged transportation services, and SB 1374 on school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct. Several bills drew notable public testimony and debate. SB 1132 prompted strong support from the sponsor and agriculture interests, but opposition from equipment dealers, technology groups, and wireless industry representatives who argued the market already provides repair options and that the bill could harm dealer networks and security. SB 1730, the Live Local/affordable housing bill, received extensive discussion about parking reductions, height and density preemption, attorney’s fees, local government authority, and impacts on Monroe County and other areas; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably despite concerns from some members and advocates about parking, due process, and local control. SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments also generated significant debate, with opponents warning it could displace long-term guests and vulnerable families, while the sponsor said it clarifies transient occupancy and removes ambiguity in the removal process; the bill passed after the committee rejected a related amendment. Other measures advanced with less controversy. SB 576 updated service-of-process rules, and SB 1164 authorized email delivery of landlord-tenant notices if the parties agree in writing, though tenant advocates urged clearer safeguards and the sponsor said he was not yet committed to the House version. SB 940 prohibited the resale of restaurant reservations without consent and was supported by restaurant interests. SB 1690, allowing infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, drew emotional support from several witnesses who said it would provide anonymous, life-saving alternatives for mothers in crisis; the committee continued discussion into the latter part of the meeting. Throughout, the committee adopted several amendments, heard both support and opposition from industry, advocacy, and local-government witnesses, and reported the discussed bills favorably by recorded vote.

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• However, if you go on the websites of what we researched, probably 22 universities and colleges, they
• Upon researching, I think it was 22 universities and colleges, we found some of them do not provide Democrat
• And upon research, I could only find a couple of times in the very distant past that funds were withdrawn
• Isn't that something that people can report to the FEC or report to the ethics commission or the Division
• You could go to the state ethics board. You could go to the federal boards.

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up two bills. The first, PCS for HB 725 on political activity at public institutions of higher education, would require colleges and universities to notify students and employees about existing campus political activity rules at orientation and on their websites, and to adopt standardized policies through the State Board of Education and Board of Governors. The sponsor said the bill is intended to mirror federal IRS/501(c)(3) guidelines, protect institutions from risking federal funding, and clarify what is and is not allowed; supporters framed it as an awareness and free-expression measure, while opponents warned it could chill speech, create vague enforcement standards, and lead to unintended consequences for students and faculty. Public testimony was largely opposed, with speakers from student, civil liberties, education, and advocacy groups raising free-speech concerns. The committee passed the bill 13-5. The second measure, PCS for HB 1437, addressed disputes under mutual management plans between conversion charter schools and district school boards. The sponsor said the bill fills a gap by providing a clearer dispute-resolution path through mediation by the Department of Education or, ultimately, an administrative law judge at DOAH. Members asked about appeal rights and whether DOE is perceived as favoring charter schools; the sponsor said the bill simply sets the process for the current issue and that the administrative law judge provision serves as the final step. There was no public testimony, and the bill was reported favorably 18-0.

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• As licensed clinicians, we are ethically required to provide clients with their options when there is
• Simply because a former group member acted ethically to ensure her clients were informed of their options
• I am strongly pro this bill because it prioritizes client choice and ensures that ethical practice is
• We will move to Substitute House Bill 2405 and hear the bill report for PTSD treatment and research.
• Substitute House Bill 2405 is an act relating to establishing a pilot program for PTSD treatment and research

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Second Substitute House Bill 2479 would create a wage recovery program within L&I to advance part of unpaid wages to low-wage workers facing immediate hardship, funded by civil penalties, while also increasing and restructuring wage theft penalties and complaint prioritization. Supporters, including the prime sponsor, labor advocates, and employer representatives from the work group, said it would help workers get paid faster and was a consensus proposal; questions focused on how the current complaint process works and whether general fund money would be needed. Engrossed House Bill 1941, as amended, would allow licensed cannabis producers to form agricultural cooperatives, with the striking amendment limiting any cooperative to three producer licenses; supporters said cannabis producers should have the same cooperative tools as other agricultural sectors, while some testimony urged future changes for interstate commerce and warned against consolidation. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2476 would expand the spirits, beer, and wine theater license from 120 to 200 seats per screen and add stronger alcohol-control measures when minors are present; theater operators and LCB supported the change, and committee questions focused on youth access and enforcement. House Bill 1526 would allow snack bar licensees to sell wine by the glass in addition to beer; the sponsor said it simply modernizes the license, and LCB noted a likely fee alignment issue and a small revenue impact. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 would void non-compete agreements and expand related notice and non-solicitation rules, with testimony split between labor and worker advocates supporting broader worker mobility and business and health care groups seeking narrower exemptions for executives, physicians, and financial institutions. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2303 would prohibit employers from requesting or coercing employees to accept microchip implants, with no testimony offered. Substitute House Bill 2405 would create a three-year pilot for earlier PTSD treatment coverage in workers’ compensation for eligible occupational disease claims, with L&I supporting it as a way to improve outcomes and reduce long-term costs. The committee also took public testimony on these bills, with strong pro and con positions noted on the wage recovery, cannabis cooperative, and non-compete measures. In executive action, the committee adopted a striking amendment and passed House Bill 1069, narrowing it to Department of Corrections employees and making supplemental retirement bargaining mandatory, despite concerns from one member about the change. The committee also adopted a striking amendment on House Bill 1347 concerning cannabis testing labs, then passed it to Rules; passed Second Substitute House Bill 1701 on liquor licensees sharing property; passed House Bill 291 on employee information for public employers to Ways and Means; passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2229 updating engineer registration provisions; passed House Bill 2264 on unemployment eligibility for workers in employer-initiated layoffs; passed Substitute House Bill 2472 adding enforcement for sprinkler contractors and fitters; and passed Second Substitute House Bill 2345 on paid family and medical leave premium allocation. A striking amendment to Second Substitute House Bill 1128 creating a child care workforce standards board was not adopted, and the bill then passed to Rules. The committee also announced it would hold House Bill 1066 for later action and planned to return the next day for its final executive session.

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• Microsoft and other big tech companies are now demanding tax breaks to incentivize research that they
• They want those tax breaks, called R&D expensing, to be retroactive, incentivizing them to make research
• advised you at that time, which is what I will tell you in public, I will comply with the terms of the ethics
• letter, which was written by career experts on ethics.
• Project on Government Oversight said the following, this is someone, me, who is taking government ethics

Keywords: Commerce, International Trade, Tax Policy, Nominees, Inflation, Middle-class, Trade Practices, Economic Concerns

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and nominees, including the critical nominations of William Kimmett for Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Ken Keyes for Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Discussions highlighted the nominees' roles in managing critical trade and tax policies amidst rising economic concerns, particularly focusing on inflation and its impact on American families. Members expressed both support and skepticism, emphasizing the significance of fostering fair trade practices and ensuring tax policies that benefit the middle-class amidst claims of an agenda favoring affluent individuals and corporations.

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• And what we know from our research is that the highest security needs are the things that are listed
• And what we know from our research is that the highest security needs are the things that are listed
• And any party on either side could proceed to the State Ethics Commission and start a removal process
• It then would go... ...State Ethics Commission and start a removal process.
• It then would go from the State Ethics Commission to the district court, and then it would go to the

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• And there are very few evidence-based or research-based youth violence prevention or intervention services
• that exist across... ...based or research-based youth violence prevention or intervention services that
• Strategies that research and community practices show are more effective at reducing harm and supporting
• This memorial requests a statewide violence summit to develop a comprehensive, research-based approach
• We have had dynamic programmatic success when we ethically power-share with participants.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

Summary: The committee first considered the appointment of Mary Patricia Roman to the State Investment Council. Senator Campos presented her as highly qualified, citing more than 34 years in global investing, leadership at J.P. Morgan, and prior service on the SIC investment committee. Roman described her experience with asset allocation, fiduciary responsibility, and the SIC’s vetting process. Senators asked about the council’s role in pension investments, staffing levels, and whether personal values could influence decisions. Roman said the SIC process is robust, heavily staff-driven, and insulated from individual value judgments. The committee reported broad support and voted 8-0 to advance her nomination to the full Senate. The committee then heard the reappointment of John F. Bingaman to the SIC. Senator Worth praised his leadership as SIC chair and his background in private equity, public service, and economics. Bingaman emphasized the growth of New Mexico’s sovereign wealth funds to more than $70 billion, the importance of staffing and asset allocation, and the SIC’s role as a fiduciary for New Mexicans. Senators asked about protecting the funds in a weaker market and about the Blackstone/PNM matter; Bingaman declined to comment on the memorial because he had not read it. The committee voted 9-0 to send his reappointment to the full Senate. The committee next took up Senate Memorial 20, calling for a statewide youth violence summit. Senator Lopez and an expert from the Council of State Governments said New Mexico lacks a cohesive statewide infrastructure for youth violence prevention and intervention, limited data collection, and enough evidence-based services. Supporters from the ACLU, behavioral health organizations, youth-serving nonprofits, and youth advocates backed the memorial as a way to center lived experience, community engagement, and research-based solutions. Some members raised concerns that victims’ families were not explicitly included in the planning group, but the memorial passed on a 6-3 vote. Finally, the committee debated Senate Memorial 9, which asked the Legislative Finance Committee to study whether New Mexico should invest in equity stakes in PNM and New Mexico Gas Company and requested that the PRC pause consideration of the private-equity acquisitions while the study was completed. Supporters argued the state should examine whether utility ownership value could remain in New Mexico, protect ratepayers, and diversify revenue, while opponents from PNM, Blackstone’s representatives, chambers of commerce, and utility advocates said the proposal would duplicate the PRC’s review, create uncertainty, and risk higher rates and delayed investment. The committee adopted an amendment removing references to the PRC, but the memorial then failed on a 4-4 tie after a motion for due pass as amended.