Transcript Highlights:

• One other item I'd like to note: except for author's amendments, we will have roll calls for all votes
• /c><00:02:24.320> like<00:02:24.560> to<00:02:24.680> note,<00:02:25.080> except
• One other item I'd like to note, except One other item I'd like to note, except for<00:02:25.600
• With<00:42:45.560> the<00:42:45.680> exception<00:42:46.240> of<00:42:46.800>
• except the political spending powers. except the political spending powers.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:09:34.480> that<01:09:34.880> now don't I don't understand except that now don't
• I don't understand except that now uh<01:09:36.239> this<01:09:36.560> one<01:09:36.880
• I mean, I don't really have a good answer for that except that the county commission is a Representative
• I mean, I don't really have a good answer for that except that the county commission is a and whichever
• <01:33:09.440> that is Gadston and Tuscaloosa, except that is Gadston and Tuscaloosa, except

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So it’s going to be rare and exceptional that this will be used.
• <01:13:08.000> to 141 would provide a narrow exception to 141 would provide a narrow exception
• At this point, it includes every other type of litigation except for civil litigation.
• There is an exception to that, though, if it's used in civil or criminal litigation.
• There is an exception to that, though, if it's used in civil or criminal litigation.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:37:43.599> for<00:37:43.839> lines adopt all of the A67 except for lines adopt
• all of the A67 except for lines 118<00:37:44.880> and<00:37:45.119> 119<00:37:46.000>
• for lines 118 the A67B everything except for lines 118 and and and 119.<00:38:18.320> Um<00:38
• <00:40:06.320> for accepting all of the A67 except for accepting all of the A67 except for
• which would mean except the 1.18 and 1.9 which would mean all<00:43:00.560> the<00:43:01.680>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And finally, section four of the bill standardizes what is required for a rate exception renewal request
• And finally, section four of the bill standardizes what is required for a rate exception renewal request
• And finally, section four of the bill standardizes what is required for a rate exception renewal request
• Often, one of the drivers of Often, one of the drivers of the delay is rate exception renewals.
• Metro Care does an exceptional job of all this.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• for the uh a matching amount of except for the uh a matching amount of revenues<00:26:42.000> except
• for the cottage food revenues except for the cottage food licensing<00:26:43.760> which<00:26
• Section 46 states that except livestock.
• Section 46 states that except where<00:48:17.040> otherwise<00:48:17.599> stated,<00:48
• We are not going to take any oral testimony except for one very important person.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Agriculture Conference Committee met for an initial organizational and comparison session on House File 2446, the agriculture broadband and rural development bill. Members introduced themselves, noted that no conference target had yet been set, and agreed to begin with a side-by-side review of House and Senate positions. No oral testimony was taken; instead, the chair listed written testimony submitted by a wide range of agricultural, environmental, local government, food bank, and industry groups. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through the major funding differences. Both bills included some shared items such as operating adjustments, wolf and elk damage compensation, and certain technical changes, but they differed on several major appropriations. The House generally proposed larger increases for meat inspection, local food purchasing, and the Board of Animal Health, and added items such as county inspector grants, biofertilizer innovation, a biosolids/PFAS-related study, a soil health study, broadband installation study funding, an Agri Works program, an Agri Support program, a milk grant program, and several House-only transfers and grants. The Senate included items such as a climate coordinator position, biofuel-related reductions and policy changes, livestock processing funding, farm-to-school and urban agriculture changes, MARL funding, cottage foods licensing updates, and several Senate-only pass-through grants and transfers. Staff also noted differences in the agriculture emergency account transfer approach and in how the two bodies handled the Second Harvest Heartland and related food distribution provisions. House Research then reviewed the policy language differences in the bill. The House language included provisions allowing more flexible use of grant administration funds, unpaid prior-year claims, county inspector grants, and updates tied to its own policy article, while the Senate language included the climate coordinator, PFAS-related commercialization language, cooperative development grant permissive language, and other Senate policy changes. The committee did not take any votes or final actions at this meeting; the session was informational and focused on identifying differences for later negotiation.

Transcript Highlights:

• No big substantive changes except that we scale back.
• Except for the mic. There we go. Okay, good afternoon, or morning.
• Nobody wants this except for a few of you.
• And you were mentioning storm sewer; storm sewer gets an exception.
• a few more exceptions.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And basically, what I'm trying to do is say yes, we need to be notified other than four exceptions.
• We're not interested in catching a person. other than four exceptions. other than four exceptions.
• And<00:11:43.120> my<00:11:43.360> four<00:11:43.680> exceptions And my four exceptions
• And my four exceptions was<00:11:46.480> discussing<00:11:47.040> jurisdictional<00:11
• :58:08.079> general's exception when the attorney general's exception when the attorney general's

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee held a work session on HB 313, a bill dealing with non-public sessions and when a person discussed in such a session should be notified or allowed to request that the meeting be open. The chair opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and invited public comment before committee discussion. The main public testimony came from Phil Jaru, who described a personal dispute with local officials and said the bill should ensure people are notified when they are being discussed in closed session and can request an open meeting. He also argued for limits on non-public sessions, saying they should not be used for matters outside the board’s authority or for what he characterized as gossip, while also trying to avoid interfering with investigations. Committee members focused on the practical and legal problems with the proposal. Several members questioned whether a person should have a right to attend, to demand an open meeting, or simply to receive notice, and whether that right should apply before the meeting or only once the discussion begins. Members raised concerns about situations involving multiple people, children, victims, or other confidentiality interests, and whether a request to open the meeting could conflict when one person wants openness and another wants privacy. One member suggested the bill may be too broad and proposed narrowing it to simple advance notification, possibly by email, rather than an automatic right to open the meeting. The discussion also touched on existing law governing non-public sessions, including the narrow “reputation” exception and Supreme Court cases interpreting it. Members noted that the current statute already limits non-public discussion to the matters stated in the motion, and some suggested that if the concern is boards using non-public sessions for unrelated discussion, that issue may be better addressed by clarifying the existing statute rather than expanding the bill. No vote or final action was taken; the committee appeared to continue working through possible amendments and whether the bill should be narrowed to notification or a right to attend rather than a right to force the meeting open.

Transcript Highlights:

• EXCEPT THIS GASKET IS NOT A TUBE IN YOUR CAR. IT'S NOT A RADIATOR.
• It's that check engine light that you ignore, except it won't get better.
• It's that check engine light that you ignore, except it won't get better.
• It's that check engine light that you ignore, except it won't get better.
• It's that check engine light that you ignore, except it won't get better.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:08:57.399> in<00:08:57.560> a a way to sort of have an exception in a a way to
• sort of have an exception in a release<00:08:58.000> fell<00:08:58.320> for<00:08:58.800
• <00:27:42.559> to<00:27:42.799> allow carves out an exception to allow carves out an
• However, the domestic abuse advocate privilege was found to have broad exceptions, including that the
• There is an exception that is in current law that would continue to exist, and those references are the

Bills: HF1917, HF1083, HF367

Keywords: data practices, public official, transparency, government accountability, employment data, domestic abuse, domestic violence, battered women, victim advocate, advocacy, confidentiality, privilege, evidence law, witness privilege, court-ordered disclosure, shelter, crisis intervention, sexual assault counselor, victim services, protective services

Transcript Highlights:

• We did have, in all openness, we had, you know, a couple different groups wanting exceptions, like except
• You know that this is abuse except for when...
• We did have, in all openness, we had, you know, a couple different groups wanting exceptions, like except
• We did have, in all openness, a couple of different groups wanting exceptions, like except, and we heard
• We did have, in all openness, a couple of different groups wanting exceptions, like except, and we heard

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care. DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.

Transcript Highlights:

• allow that person to get the exception allow that person to get the exception whereby<00:14:20.880
• <00:19:51.440> those<00:19:51.679> who Not to punish people except those who Not to
• There are some exceptions for the barbering exam.
• <01:00:42.240> Those exceptions for the barbering exam.
• Those exceptions for the barbering exam.

Keywords: Public Health - Room 216, 27 January, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 3, a Medicaid and certificate-of-need measure described as a revised version of a bill vetoed by the governor the previous year. The bill would remove a prohibition on a psychiatric residential treatment facility in one county from Medicaid participation, add 20 beds for a Madison County facility, allow crossover status for a Harrison County hospital, require MC to obtain a certificate of need for facilities outside the original Jackson campus area, increase capital expenditure limits, and remove the provision the governor had objected to. Members discussed whether the bill was really a study item or a substantive new requirement, especially a provision tied to acute adult psychiatric units treating uninsured patients or paying a fee. The chair explained the policy concern as preventing “cherry-picking” of insured patients and shifting more uncompensated care to public facilities. The committee voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it, then voted to rise and report. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2453, a clarifying bill on window tinting/glazing exemptions. The sponsor explained that current law requires a physician’s affidavit for an exception, and the bill would clarify that licensed optometrists, along with physicians, may sign the affidavit for people whose eyes are sensitive to light. After brief questions, the committee again voted that the title was sufficient and the ayes appeared to have it. The chair said the two bills were being moved quickly to the docket room for processing and that the committee would reconvene immediately afterward. The final portion of the meeting was a hearing on Senate Bill 2566 involving the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The chair explained that the hearing was prompted by complaints from last session about inspectors being overly aggressive, fines for technical violations, and delays or problems with licensing. Board representatives said the newly appointed board had met for the first time, elected officers, and intended to focus on workforce development, easing burdens on the industry, and protecting public health and safety. They said the board had already restored prior passing scores for exams, adjusted work-permit timing to help students, reviewed contracts and staffing, and planned further meetings. Members and the chair discussed possible legislative changes, including mobile barber establishments, reducing fines, and extending license terms from two years to three years, with the chair asking the board to work with Senator Johnson on amendments before the deadline.

Transcript Highlights:

• Except the one in paragraph one does not have exclusive.
• Except the one in paragraph one does not have exclusive.
• Except the one in paragraph one does not have exclusive.
• Except the one in paragraph one >> Correct.
• <01:04:14.880> as although I recognize that except as although I recognize that except as

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The continued conference on House Bill 609 focused on reconciling House and Senate drafts dealing with firearms and other personal defense tools, local government preemption, and agency rulemaking. Representative Leyon walked through amendment 21107H, explaining that it narrows undefined terms, clarifies that the General Court has supremacy over local regulation, allows damages actions for violations of preemption law, and adds language limiting agency rules unless specifically authorized by statute. She also described a three-year sunset and a delayed effective date for new rules so existing rules could continue temporarily while the legislature considers any needed statutory carveouts. Members then debated the practical effect of the language, especially whether it would bar agencies from adopting internal employment rules or instead require those rules to come through JCAR and be tied to express statutory authority. Several examples were discussed, including state plow drivers, corrections employees, and other workers who may need to carry personal defense tools in the field. The committee also discussed a provision making a plaintiff a prevailing party if a municipality changes a challenged policy after suit is filed, and a clause stating that good faith or advice of counsel is not a defense, though it may be considered in mitigation. The discussion narrowed to the difference between the House approach, which some members read as an absolute prohibition on agency rules in these areas, and the Senate approach, which some members said would allow rules only when an agency can point to express enabling authority and JCAR can review them. Members agreed that the goal was to prevent agencies from adopting rules that conflict with the statute while still allowing legitimate safety-related regulations where the legislature has authorized them. The conference took a recess and later resumed with the chair stating the parties had reached an agreement in principle based on the latest Senate language, and Representative Leyon was asked to continue reviewing the draft line by line for remaining concerns.

Transcript Highlights:

• that they can trust us to collect good information and that it is not tied to a political decision except
• that they can trust us to collect good information and that it is not tied to a political decision except
• that they can trust us to collect good information and that it is not tied to a political decision except
• that they can trust us to collect good information and that it is not tied to a political decision except
• Except if we find that it is in the best interest of all Vermonters, their economic, environmental, and

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Again, the Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 233, be referred to the Bureau.
• Again, the Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 233, be referred to the Bureau.
• Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 326, will be referred to the Bureau.
• That's with everyone except for Rep. Turner.
• Let me be real clear about That's with everyone except for Rep Turner.

Bills: HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR228, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR233, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, HR218, HR219, HR220, HR221, HR222, HCR91, HCR92, HCR93, SCR41, SCR42, SCR43, SCR44, SCR45, SCR46, SCR47, SCR48, SCR49, SCR50, SCR51, SCR52, SB259, SB347, SB398, SB469, SB483, SB518, HR37, HCR64, SCR11, SCR22, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB541, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1165, HB1191, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, SB123, SB125, SB387, SB401, HB730, HCR41, HCR76, HCR77, HCR63, HCR69, HCR86, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB175, HB198, HB437, HB457, HB488, HB646, HB763, HB909, HB971, HB981, HB1066, HB1089, HB1125, HB1154, HB1231, HB1246, HB1248, HB1249, HB276, HB508, HB512, HB599, HB632, HB656, HB998, HB1052, HB1084, HB1171, HB1193, HB1194, HB1204, HB1209, HB1250, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, HCR32, HB911, HB1223, HB798, HB824, HB989, HB1140, HB1166, HB1244, HB459, HB617, HB804, HB926, HB225, HB955, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1180, HB1203, HB1234, HB1240, SB89

Keywords: Southern Soul, Shreveport, tourism, economic development, cultural preservation, music history, Paul Hollis, United States Mint, Louisiana House of Representatives, commendation, honorary resolution, ceremonial resolution, public service, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, BESE, former legislator, Louisiana politics, recognition, tribute, House Resolution 224

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and a series of personal privileges recognizing visitors and honorees, including Northside High students, the YMCA’s 175th anniversary, Literacy Day, Special Olympics Louisiana, a 75th wedding anniversary, police jurors, Young Marine Sergeant Valerie Uitt, Elmer’s, and other community guests. The chamber also received Senate messages, including refusal to concur in House amendments to SB 149, concurrence in several House measures, adoption of Senate resolutions, and passage of multiple Senate bills. House resolutions were introduced and many were adopted without objection, including measures honoring local events, organizations, and individuals, as well as resolutions on literacy, municipal day, firefighters appreciation, and sports-related commendations. Committee reports moved numerous House and Senate bills and resolutions forward, and members were urged to monitor the Senate calendar to ensure House bills had Senate sponsors before being returned late in session. Several bills were debated and passed. HB 175 created a Veterans Service Grant Fund funded by $500,000 annually from Louisiana Lottery net proceeds, overseen by a board within the Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants to eligible veteran-serving nonprofits, colleges, JROTC programs, veteran courts, and local governments; it passed after questions about the use of lottery proceeds and the role of nonprofits. HB 198 authorized ambulatory surgical centers to perform certain procedures and be reimbursed at Medicare rates, and HB 437 restricted expert witnesses from receiving contingency-style compensation tied to case outcomes after debate over ethics and whether the bill was necessary. HB 488 created the Bell Chase Bridge Merit-Based Special Fund to support the bridge toll buyback effort. HB 763 required a centralized public database of government settlement agreements and consent decrees, with confidentiality protections preserved, and passed after questions about sensitive cases. HB 989 required commercial health coverage for behavioral health crisis services, HB 971 addressed Medicaid reimbursement parity for rural health clinics, HB 981 created a law enforcement recruitment/retention incentive stipend for campus police at public postsecondary institutions, HB 1066 clarified that campus police are not eligible for state supplemental pay, and HB 1089 established care accounts for future medical expense awards, with amendments limiting certain case types and providing for reversion of unused funds. The House also reconsidered and defeated HB 225, a constitutional amendment to impose a lifetime gubernatorial term limit, and HB 730, concerning airport authority regulation of automatic dependent surveillance broadcast systems. Several resolutions were adopted, including HCR 76 continuing a health inequities task force, HJR 77 urging federal action on H-2B seasonal employer designation for the crawfish industry, HJR 67 creating a task force on military drivers without civilian licenses, and HCR 69 urging DOTD to study Interstate 12 safety improvements. The chamber adopted numerous additional commemorative resolutions and concurred in Senate resolutions recognizing sports figures, Mental Health Awareness Month, state observances, and school achievements. Overall, the day featured a mix of ceremonial recognitions, committee reporting, and floor action on veterans, health care, transparency, labor, transportation, law enforcement, and court-related legislation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Then in 2017 it was changed to include all districts. and all employers except for higher ed.
• This is the first time since 2019. team that we have asked for an exceptional item on funding for the
• And so there is, we do have an exceptional item for that. But in general, we try to.
• Fund and Chairman Stepney mentioned an exceptional item that we have for our state. match for our SRFs
• We also have an exceptional item related to our Ag Fund trying to get... additional funding into that

Keywords: infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations

Summary: During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.

Transcript Highlights:

• The act takes place on July 1, 2026, except for the provisions moving the wholesale license from Tax
• And these exceptions will recognize that farming livestock requires a certain amount of land and that
• locally with several exceptions. locally with several exceptions.
• This specific exception excludes cannabis and hemp, which are regulated elsewhere in statute.
• This specific exception excludes cannabis and hemp, which are regulated elsewhere in statute.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading by Theo Novak, a student and Vermont Poetry Out Loud finalist, followed by several announcements, including a welcome for the guest speaker and a reminder about a freshman legislator gathering and the day’s corporate cup road closures. The House then postponed action for one legislative day on Senate Bill 208, relating to law enforcement identification; Senate Bill 212, relating to portable water supply and wastewater system connections; and House Bill 639, relating to genetic data privacy. The main floor action centered on House Bill 648, banking, insurance, and securities. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee presented Senate amendments and its own further amendments, including clarifications to consumer reinvestment reporting and a proposal to extend and then effectively end the moratorium on new cryptocurrency kiosks in Vermont. The committee described extensive testimony and data on crypto kiosk fraud, money laundering, and consumer losses, and also added a new licensing framework for merchant cash advance providers. Ways and Means reported the fiscal impact would be very small. After a brief question about the $1 million exemption threshold for commercial financing, the House concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment with further amendment thereto. The House also passed Senate Bill 243, distributing funds to the Vermont Language Justice Project, in concurrence with proposal of amendment. It then took up Senate Bill 198, regulating tobacco products and tobacco substitutes. The Commerce and Economic Development Committee described updates to the definition of tobacco substitutes, creation of a wholesale licensing system under the Department of Liquor and Lottery, tighter controls on online sales, and bans on deceptive products that resemble school supplies, food, smartphones, inhalers, or video games. The committee heard testimony from health, enforcement, industry, and advocacy witnesses and voted 11-0 in favor. Human Services then proposed a strike-all amendment to the committee report, with further consideration to continue.

Transcript Highlights:

• and reminded the public that it creates a new tax on paychecks and payrolls, like Social Security, except
• certain acts in furtherance of federal immigration enforcement in certain protected areas, with exceptions
• The commending resolutions to be adopted in block are listed on pages 51 through 54, with the exception
• resolutions be adopted in block are listed on pages 15 and 51 of the printed calendar, with the exception
• The commending resolution will be adopted and blocked are listed on pages 51 through 54, with the exception

Keywords: March 11, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• <00:42:56.960> nation most incredible and exceptional nation most incredible and exceptional
• .<01:28:08.320> Importing<01:28:08.800> these<01:28:09.120> cultures exception.
• Importing these cultures exception.
• They weren't even given a chance except...
• They weren't even given<01:52:50.080> a<01:52:50.320> chance<01:52:50.639> except

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• the record show that there have always been calls and all those present voting in the affirmative, except
• those—listen to this—except those present voting in the negative.
• Except those—listen to this—except those present voting in the negative by a show of hands.
• The roll is being called. and all those showing the affirmative except those voting negative by a show
• Show that the roll has been called, and all those present voted in the affirmative except those voting

Keywords: 996, all