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• I VOTE TO NOMINATE REPRESENTATIVE ESPOSITO AS VICE CHAIR OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION
• FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES WE HAVE INCLUDED THE CONFERENCE STARTING POINT ON THE BUDGET SPREADSHEET PROVISO
• IF THERE'S NO OTHER ISSUE BEFORE THE CONFERENCE SENATOR TRUENOW MOVES WE ADJOURN.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Jobs conference committee will come to order. Um, members, this is for, you know, Senate File 1832.
• I just had an amendment that I think we'll just share with the conference committee for next time.
• up in Conference Room 3414.
• received that was sent to the conference received that was sent to the conference committee.<00:
• , the jobs conference committee is adjourned<00:58:45.119> and<00:58:45.359> now<00:58:

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• Conference committee on budget will come to order. Please silence all electronic devices.
• If there is no further business before the conference committee, Senator Hooper moves we adjourn.
• Before the conference committee. Senator Hooper moves we adjourned.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The Higher Education Budget Conference Committee is called to order.
• This concludes the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee meeting.
• This concludes the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee meeting.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The Higher Education Budget Conference Committee is called to order.
• This concludes the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee meeting.
• This concludes the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee meeting.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Conference Committee met to continue negotiations on the higher education budget, projects, and proviso language. Senator Harrell presented the Senate’s counteroffer on the budget and projects, noting that changes from the original budget and project lists were highlighted in the packet, and said the Senate was ready to keep working toward agreement. The House presented its first proviso offer, focused on items that differed most from the chambers’ starting positions, and said it would review the Senate’s proposal. No public testimony was offered, and members did not raise questions or comments during the meeting. Both sides expressed optimism about continued progress and a desire to conclude negotiations soon. The committee took no substantive votes or actions on the merits of the offers. Representative Young moved to adjourn, and the meeting was concluded with notice that the committee remains on one-hour call.

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• well, first, Nikki at Japa Salon in Stillwater said, "I heard you were talking about me at a press conference
• c><00:04:43.480> press were talking about me at a press were talking about me at a press conference
• 44.320> I<00:04:44.400> said,<00:04:44.600> "Well,<00:04:44.720> yeah, conference
• And I said, "Well, yeah, conference."
• You know, when I heard that at the press conference, it infuriated me, to be honest.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The discussion focused on affordability concerns in Minnesota, especially housing costs for first-time homebuyers, rising license tab fees, and property taxes. The senator said many constituents are struggling with everyday costs and argued that recent state spending and tax increases, along with mandates on local governments, have worsened the situation. She also cited waste, fraud, and abuse in state government as a reason to rein in spending and keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets. A major topic was her support for bills to conform Minnesota tax law to federal policy on no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. She said these measures would help workers, including service employees and hairdressers, by letting them keep more of their earnings, and would also benefit small businesses by making them more competitive in hiring. She noted that other states have adopted similar policies and said Minnesota had not yet held a hearing on the bills in committee. The senator also discussed a proposal to roll back vehicle license tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are higher than neighboring states and can exceed car payments. She expressed hope that the legislature could act on affordability measures before the end of session, and said she expected these tax-relief ideas to be a priority if her party gains more power in the next election.

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• Now it's no secret the relationship and the conference process between the House and the Senate.
• And lastly, the Revenue Estimating Conference will review the bill on Friday.
• The impact of this bill is expected to be significantly lower than what the conference adopted for the
• And lastly, the revenue estimating conference will review the bill on Friday.
• The impact of this bill is expected to be significantly lower than what the conference adopted for the

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax opt-outs, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, RV park special assessments, fiscally constrained county funding, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, and provisions barring governmental net zero policies. An amendment made the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the charter-school language would divert money from traditional public schools and on the fiscal-constrained county formula. The bill was reported favorably as a committee bill after a roll call vote, with Senators Bernard and Jones voting no. The committee also considered SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and partially decouples from federal tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses bonus depreciation, research and experimental expenses, business meal deductions, and the business interest deduction, with the Revenue Estimating Conference expected to review the fiscal impact later in the week. The Florida Chamber testified that the bill should better align with federal tax relief and reduce administrative burdens, while senators emphasized the need to balance business tax relief with state revenue constraints. SPB 7048 was also reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote.

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• On the next measure, HCR 42 HD1, the two chairs have conferred at length.
• On the next measure, HCR 42 HD1, the two chairs have conferred at length.
• Uh, the two chairs have conferred<00:15:17.600> at<00:15:17.959> length.
• <00:15:18.959> Such<00:15:19.199> a<00:15:19.360> spectacular conferred at length
• Such a spectacular conferred at length.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Health, Human Services, Agriculture, and Environment hearing first took up HTR 28, which would reconvene the working group created under House Resolution 18 to continue addressing water and air contamination and remediation issues tied to the Pua Range Training Facility. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers describing long-standing community concern and alleged lead contamination near the shooting range and nearby beach areas. One testifier urged passage as a critical mechanism for protecting the community. The committees then voted to recommend passage of HTR 28 as is, and the motion was adopted. The committees next considered HCR 25 HD1, asking the Department of Agriculture to add a statement on desecration laws to the plant and animal declaration form, and HCR 200, concerning the Maui axis deer control and venison initiative. The Department of Agriculture and DLNR offered comments on HCR 25 HD1, and HCR 200 drew support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and others, who said axis deer pose economic and environmental threats. Both measures were advanced with technical amendments, and both recommendations were adopted. The hearing then moved to HCR 27, which asks Hawaii’s congressional delegation to petition USDA to address disparities affecting Hawaii’s agricultural exports, and HCR 42 HD1, encouraging each county to develop its own biosecurity plan. The Department of Agriculture supported HCR 27, and testimony on HCR 42 HD1 emphasized county-level invasive species prevention, the need for local biosecurity planning, and gaps in state and county authority over noxious weeds and invasive plants. After a brief recess to regain quorum, both committees voted to pass HCR 27 with technical amendments and HCR 42 HD1 as is; all motions were adopted and the hearing adjourned.

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• Joe Harmon, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, is an opponent to the bill. He's here.
• I represent the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. Thanks. Thank you for the bill.
• Joe Harmon, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, is an opponent to the bill. He's here.
• I represent the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.
• I represent the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met and considered nine bills, with members hearing brief presentations, limited debate, and mostly unanimous support. Early measures included CS/HB 421, which expands peer support access for first responders to include support personnel, and HB 205, which creates a new offense for abandoning a restrained dog during a natural disaster (“Troopers’ Law”). Both bills drew support from law enforcement and animal welfare-related witnesses, and both were reported favorably; HB 205 was adopted with a technical amendment. The committee also approved CS/HB 157 on service of process, which clarifies that a prior statutory change applies to all causes of action, creates a safe harbor for compliance, tightens substituted service requirements, and allows individual registered agents to be served anywhere in the state. HB 693, which adds an aggravating factor for capital felonies committed where people are gathered for school, religious, or public government activities, drew both support and opposition; the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed expanding the death penalty, while supporters argued juries should have more tools in capital cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate. Members then approved CS/HB 113, increasing penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, after discussion about marked versus unmarked vehicles and an amendment that restored current penalties for two related offenses. Rep. Bracey Davis voted no, citing concerns about unmarked cars and public safety perceptions. The committee also passed HB 91 on misdemeanor probation, PCS/CS/HB 383 allowing certain officers and service members to purchase firearms without the three-day waiting period, and CS/HB 195 to let correctional education count toward professional licensure requirements for incarcerated people. Finally, CS/HB 479 was approved to allow judges to order restitution in hit-and-run property-damage cases. All bills were reported favorably, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

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• The Higher Education Budget Conference Committee is called to order.
• This concludes the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee meeting.
• This concludes the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee meeting.

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Conference Committee met to continue negotiations on the higher education budget, projects, and proviso language. Senators and House members noted that both chambers had submitted new offers, with the Senate presenting a counteroffer on budget and projects and the House presenting its first proviso offer. Members said the changes were highlighted in the packet and focused on areas where the chambers’ starting points differed most. Senator Harrell thanked the House for reviewing the Senate’s initial offer and said the Senate had also worked through project items in addition to the budget. House members said they would study the Senate’s offer and continue working toward agreement. No public testimony was offered, and no questions or substantive objections were raised during the meeting. The committee adjourned after brief closing remarks from both sides expressing hope for a quick conclusion to the negotiations. Representative Young moved to rise, and the meeting ended with a reminder that the committee was on one-hour notice for future meetings.

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• For the messages from the House, the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee on the
• Members, we are in receipt of the conference committee report on House Bill 842.
• The Conference Committee Report adopts the Senate Committee amendments and adds an additional set of
• amendments and is signed by all six members of the Conference Committee.
• Members of the Conference Committee report on the omnibus election bill, I'll adopt center.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• For the messages from the House, the House has adopted the report of the Conference Committee on the
• Members, we are in receipt of the conference committee report on House Bill 842.
• The Conference Committee Report adopts the Senate committee amendments and adds an additional set of
• amendments, and is signed by all six members of the Conference Committee.
• Members, the Conference Committee report on the omnibus election bill—I adopt the Senate amendments.

Bills: SR116, SR117, SR118, SR119, SCR68, SCR69, SCR12, HB682, HB766, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB824, HB926, HB1186, HB1201, HB1223, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1258, HB221, HCR53, HCR62, HCR72, HCR58, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1194, HB1198, HB1246, HB1250, SB29, SB30, SB32, SB41, SB42, SB43, SB47, SB84, SB93, SB113, SB192, SB199, SB219, SB220, SB221, SB222, SB241, SB253, SB255, SB289, SB292, SB306, SB314, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB14, SB102, SB133, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB200, SB217, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB330, SB449, SB489, SB521, SB424, SCR9, SB25, SB250, SB348, SB405, SB444, SB485, SB35, SB65, SB132, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR26, HCR45, HCR61, HCR77, HCR31, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1239, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB210, HB220, HB228, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB750, HB813, HB815, HB826, HB870, HB949, HB953, HB1045, HB1092, HB1151, HB1162, HB1176, HB1177, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB36, HB73, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB166, HB211, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB354, HB399, HB677, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB728, HB759, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, HB1036, SB149, SB382, SB441, HB258, HB842

Keywords: SR116, Senate Resolution 116, Louisiana Senate, condolences, memorial resolution, tribute, Tyler Marie Grezaffi, law enforcement, corrections officer, deputy sheriff, master sergeant, investigator, Louisiana State Penitentiary, Pointe Coupee Parish, Iberville Parish, public service, bereavement, sympathy, SR117, Senate Resolution 117

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a long calendar of House and Senate measures. Early business included adoption of a large batch of Bureau reports and numerous committee reports, along with several personal privilege recognitions for guests and observances, including Aviation Day at the Capitol, Safe Boating Week, and recognition of a student’s educational achievements. The chamber also received messages from the House on several Senate concurrent resolutions and conference committee reports, including House Bill 842, the omnibus election bill, which was taken up and adopted after discussion of changes to Louisiana election procedures, congressional primary timing, ballot order, and related qualifying and public-records provisions. The Senate also adopted or concurred in several resolutions, including measures on community action, early education, condolences, and a blockchain and digital innovation task force. A major portion of the meeting focused on floor debate and final passage of several bills. Senate Bill 250, dealing with comprehensive weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits, was amended to remove GLP-1 and compounded-therapy provisions and then passed. Senate Bill 348 authorizing local law enforcement to contract for administrative and logistical support for motor vehicle regulatory enforcement passed, as did Senate Bill 405 creating a statewide quality oversight initiative for nursing facilities. Senate Bill 444 and Senate Bill 485, both relating to the new city of St. George’s expropriation and taxing authority, passed after amendments and questions about their local impact. Senate Bill 25, on compensation for registrars of voters and staff, also passed unanimously. Senate Bill 132, requiring exterior master key boxes and school mapping integration for public schools, passed as a school safety measure. The Senate then considered a series of House bills, many of them local or regulatory in nature. These included HB 649 on dual enrollment, HB 665 on hoop nets in North Pass and Manchac Pass, HB 681 on the Lakeview Crime Prevention District, HB 721 on night shrimping in parts of Vermilion Bay, HB 746 on statewide oversized vehicle permits, HB 781 on fleet vehicle registration, HB 835 on charter guide wildlife management area access permits, HB 857 on commingled seafood labeling, HB 872 and HB 886 on menhaden fishing radios and harvest reporting, HB 889 on bulk oyster tagging, HB 892 creating the West End Economic Development District, HB 982 naming memorial highways, HB 987 consolidating LSU energy-related programs, HB 1037 and HB 1072 on DOTD operational reforms, HB 1068 on garbage collection contracting authority, HB 1078 on tuition and fees for distance education, HB 1085 repealing private vehicle inspection sticker requirements, HB 1132 on lab school funding under the University of Louisiana system, HB 1137 limiting adverse employment action against state employees over pronoun use, HB 1167 naming memorial roadways, and HB 1174 recreating DOTD through 2031. Most of these measures passed, often after brief debate and occasional amendments; HB 1085 drew opposition over the loss of inspection-related jobs and concerns about unsafe vehicles, but it still passed. One notable bill, Senate Bill 500 on medical malpractice and the Patient Compensation Fund, was not brought to a vote; after extensive debate about the medical review panel system, claims costs, and proposed certificate-of-merit changes, the author said he would turn it into a study resolution instead.

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• And as we were sitting at the floor leader's conference room, this page told us when asked how many kids
• It's going to conference, where I'm guessing we can restore the title. And conference?
• They can't accept those amendments, I believe, and still send it to the conference.
• , and whatever conference committee recommendation comes out, it's probably not going to be what we're
• And I absolutely will let you know any changes to this bill, exactly what comes at a conference and,

Bills: HR1055, SB2170, SB1833, SB1198, HR1056, SB1730, SB563, SB1379, SB1645, SB2155, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1461, SB1457, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1344, SB1309, HR1054, SB2159, SB1948, HB1371, SB1365, SB1976, SB1975, SB2026, SB1565, SB1621, SB237, SB933, SB1427, SB1642, SB171, SB1873, SB2067, SB1623, SB1771, SB1805, SB1826, SB2072, SB444, SB2184, SB1966, SB1812, SB2117, SB2135, SB330, SB1239, SB1428, SB1531, SB1484, SB1405, SB3

Keywords: Oklahoma Agriculture Day, agriculture, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, food production, wheat, cattle, beef, dairy, soybeans, cotton, poultry, pork, rye, rural economy, urban-rural, trade, commodity production, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture

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• First of all, what's the value in any professional association or conference?
• Becoming a member or attending conferences for state legislators allows us to be able to share ideas
• today, I, as the librarian, was always responsible for selecting books, I also learned at conferences
• She does her best to mentor other new librarians, but few can afford to attend conferences.
• She does her best to mentor other new librarians, but few can afford to attend conferences.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard Superintendent Tom Horn’s State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, teacher pay, school choice, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools. Horn argued that students cannot learn unless schools are safe, cited increased funding for school police officers and a recent Tucson charter school incident as evidence for more officers, and said the department’s academic efforts have centered on Project Momentum, tutoring, cell phone restrictions, career and technical education partnerships, and support for Native American districts. He also urged direct teacher pay increases through Proposition 123 and said the state board should revise teaching standards and school grading practices. Members questioned him about DEI compliance, cell phone enforcement, ESA accountability, teacher preparation programs, school safety funding, and literacy outcomes; Horn said the department’s role is largely advisory in a local-control state, that it tracks school practices on a website, and that it lacks academic outcome data for ESA students because private schools are not tested by the state. The committee then took up House Bill 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues or memberships to professional library associations that advocate for libraries and information services. Representative Cooper, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while arguing that membership could still be paid privately and that free professional development options exist. Opponents, including former librarian Judy Schweber, Marana board member Hunter Holt, and the ACLU of Arizona, argued the bill would undermine professional development, local control, and constitutional rights of association and petition, and that there was little evidence public funds were actually being used this way. Supporters, including Adrienne Johnson, said some library materials and associations promote political viewpoints and should not be funded with public dollars. After public comment and debate, the committee voted 7-5 to give HB 2008 a do pass recommendation. Members who explained no votes said the bill targeted a non-issue, lacked data showing a problem, and would divert attention from funding and literacy needs. Members supporting the bill said it was a reasonable restriction on public spending and a way to keep school libraries ideologically neutral. The committee then announced it would move on to House Bill 2249, the Parents’ Bill of Rights and Remedies.

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• The prayer will be offered by Guest Chaplain Reverend Chris Kellerman, SJ, Jesuit Conference of Canada
• The prayer will be offered by Guest Chaplain Reverend Chris Kellerman, SJ, Jesuit Conference of Canada
• By Guest Chaplain Reverend Chris Kellerman, SJ, Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, Washington

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 9, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• >> I'd like to welcome everyone to the Appropriations Conference Committee on agriculture, environment
• Thank you for all your feedback, and all the members of this conference committee. >> I would like to
• You, your team, have been a pleasure to work with and all of the members of the conference committee

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Burgess:I'M GOING TO CALL THE FIRST PRE-K-12 EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TO ORDER.
• Persons-Mulicka: MEMBERS I MOVE SENATOR BURGESS BE NAMED CHAIR OF THE APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
• PERSONS-MULICKA BE NAMED VICE CHAIR OF THE PRE-K-12 EDUCATION BUDGET CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• House Bill 1440 Conference Committee. Clerk, take the roll. Chairman: Here.
• And that should end this conference committee for House Bill 1440. Thanks.
• And this conference committee is adjourned. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House Bill 1440 conference committee met with a quorum present and discussed a proposed amendment, version 02002, which included technical changes and added pipe tobacco. Members said the revised language addressed concerns raised at the previous meeting, and a motion was made and seconded to accept the amendment. The committee then took a roll call vote and approved Amendment 02002 unanimously, 6-0. After the amendment passed, members clarified the conference committee language and confirmed that the action taken would replace the Senate version, effectively resolving the remaining differences. The committee indicated that this would conclude the conference committee work on House Bill 1440. Senator Powers agreed to carry the bill in the Senate, and Representative Motschenbacher agreed to carry it in the House. With no further business, the conference committee adjourned.

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• this one, I think there's still a piece that we need to work through, and I think we might avoid a conference
• this one, I think there's still a piece that we need to work through, and I think we might avoid a conference
• this one, I think there's still a piece that we need to work through, and I think we might avoid a conference
• this one, I think there's still a piece that we need to work through, and I think we might avoid a conference
• this one, I think there's still a piece that we need to work through, and I think we might avoid a conference

Bills: SF0007, SF0008, SF0009, SF0010

Keywords: theft, penalties, larceny, criminal offense, felony, Wyoming, absconding, law enforcement, criminal justice, fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, 916

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• We call the Conference Committee on House File 2431 to order.
• <00:44:09.280> committee member here on the conference committee member here on the conference
• So, you know, if I could advocate for retaining a percentage here, you know, whatever the conference
• <00:48:35.520> committee whatever the the conference committee whatever the the conference
• committees and even you know conference committees and even you know during<00:50:34.400> both

Keywords: 1183, house