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• Makes it susceptible to predatory practices and improper threats of eviction or foreclosure.
• Knowledge, but yes. Yes, all right. I appreciate very much y'all both. Thank you for today.
• Knowledge, but yes, yes. All right, I appreciate very much y'all both. Thank you today.
• This isn’t necessarily best practice for how we disclose individual contracts between two parties.
• So, in practice, a Texas-specific carve-out we're concerned is not going to work.

Bills: SB231, SB584, SB600, SB668, SB841, SB986, SB1003, SB1244, SB1625, SB1960, SB1963, SB1964, SB2026, SB2056, SB2368

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• <00:09:08.320> Holocaust important knowledge for the Holocaust important knowledge for the
• examining wildfire mitigation practices examining wildfire mitigation practices puts<00:34:37.919
• governance practice governance practice for<00:35:08.800> investors.
• It's a practical targeted way retirees.
• <04:14:34.800> of That you have knowledge of.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, do you have any knowledge about that?
• Um, do you have any knowledge about that?
• <01:21:38.440> about Um, do you have any knowledge about Um, do you have any knowledge about
• Um, do you have any knowledge about that?
• So, wealth of knowledge there. And I want to thank Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• knowledge? knowledge?
• Stillman, is there still a forensic lab at DHS to your knowledge? forward.
• TSA's knowledge. TSA's knowledge. Oh,<01:10:19.200> they're<01:10:19.560> aware.
• <01:35:53.560> At federal practices and laws as well.
• At federal practices and laws as well.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You guys are kind of common practice.
• And every county, to my knowledge, is doing that.
• And every county, to my knowledge, is doing that.
• And every county, to my knowledge, is doing that.
• And every county, to my knowledge, is doing that.

Bills: HB0045

Keywords: property tax, exemption, homeowners, long-term, aged, 916, all

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• and so students and college knowledge and so students are<00:32:19.000> being<00:32:19.320>
• I'm going to answer the second question first, which is some of the best practices.
• that you see some of the best practices that you see from<00:41:03.800> schools<00:41:04.280>
• um I will say you know one of practices um I will say you know one of the<00:41:30.280> things
• with like October is college knowledge with like October is college knowledge month<00:41:57.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee received an informational presentation from the Office of Higher Education on college access efforts, with a focus on FAFSA outreach, the Get Ready program, and Direct Admissions Minnesota. Wendy Robinson said OHE’s role is to provide nonpartisan information, partner with K-12, colleges, and community groups, and use statewide programs to expand awareness of higher education options and financial aid. She highlighted outreach through brochures, virtual sessions, conferences, the State Fair, and events serving specific populations, as well as the Lumina-funded Connect College grant and the federally funded Get Ready program, which serves about 7,500 low-income students across 14 capacity-building schools and 28 additional schools with tutoring, college visits, application help, and financial aid support. A member asked for demographic data on Get Ready students, and staff said they would provide it later. Robinson also reviewed FAFSA outreach, noting that last year was especially difficult for students because of federal FAFSA problems. OHE’s Ready Set FAFSA sessions drew 1,300 unique registrations in October and 939 in January, and the agency continued training K-12 and college staff on state aid programs, FAFSA simplification, and implementation of North Star Promise. OHE said it also held FAFSA completion events with partners, including at the State Fair, and planned another financial aid event in Duluth. The bulk of the presentation covered Direct Admissions Minnesota. Robinson said the program is now in its fourth year, with 55 participating colleges and universities and 182 participating high schools in the third cohort, serving just over 32,000 students. She described the program as a broad, collaborative model that sends students letters listing colleges that would admit them based on junior-year performance, while preserving student choice and waiving application fees for participating schools. She said the program is intended to reduce anxiety about admissions, encourage FAFSA completion, and keep more Minnesota students in-state. Robinson previewed second-year data showing continued positive outcomes, including higher FAFSA completion, increased college enrollment, and more students staying in Minnesota. Participation increased among students eligible for free and reduced lunch, rising from 21% in the first year to 40% in the second year. She noted a continuing concern about American Indian and Alaska Native students, whose FAFSA completion declined and whose participation numbers were lower in the newest cohort, and said the agency would continue to study that data. She also said some of the increase in free-and-reduced-lunch participation may reflect the impact of North Star Promise and related financial aid messaging. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• This collective knowledge and expertise helps CDT provide tailored support where it is needed most to
• By fostering this collaborative approach, CDT ensures that these remediation efforts are practical and
• And our employees get to really get best practices and really get one-of-a-kind training.
• These aren’t just business practices. They are serious security concerns.”
• “So restrictive licensing practices prioritize vendor control at the expense of cybersecurity best practices

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management held a joint informational hearing focused on maximizing the value of state cybersecurity investments, especially by fully using security features already included in existing vendor contracts. The first panel included representatives from Microsoft, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks, who described the products and services they provide to California and generally agreed that agencies often have strong adoption in some areas but still face challenges from tool overlap, limited staff, lack of awareness of available features, and the need for ongoing training and configuration support. They also discussed major threats such as ransomware, data loss, attack-surface exposure, IoT/OT vulnerabilities, and the growing role of AI in both attacks and defenses. Members pressed the vendors on whether state departments underuse purchased cybersecurity tools, how to improve utilization, and how to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage. The vendors said utilization is often constrained by staffing, procurement complexity, and the need to align tools with agency missions and maturity levels, but emphasized that training, leadership buy-in, and regular vendor-agency collaboration can improve results. They also discussed how AI can help with phishing triage, data-loss prevention, and security operations, while warning that agencies must manage AI safely and with human oversight. The second panel featured officials from the Department of Technology, Cal OES/CalSIC, and the California Military Department. They described statewide oversight efforts including audits, independent security assessments, continuous monitoring, advisory services, vulnerability disclosure programs, and workforce development initiatives such as the Information Security Leadership Academy and Cybersecurity Education Summit. Officials said some underutilization is real, but it is often tied to differing agency maturity, overlapping tools, and deliberate feature restrictions to reduce attack surface and complexity; they emphasized a balanced approach using people, process, and technology, with plans of action and milestones to hold departments accountable. They also noted federal uncertainty around MS-ISAC and the state and local cybersecurity grant program, saying California is advocating through federal partners and monitoring the impact. The hearing ended after public comment and adjournment.

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• This focus on practical application helps participants not only manage their finances but also dream
• I'm excited to introduce Ebony Samson of Get Money Knowledge, who developed the content for the first
• I started at GMK, Get Money Knowledge, because I have a passion for personal finance literacy.
• <00:03:50.360> application this focus on practical application this focus on practical application
• who devel the content money knowledge who devel the content for<00:04:00.879> the<00:04:01.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SF 818, a request for funding for the Block Builders Foundation, which provides financial literacy and job-readiness training for youth. Senator Fate and testifiers described a 12-week program covering budgeting, savings, banking, credit, debt, career exploration, job preparation, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. They said the program served youth ages 13 to 19, had expanded to multiple cohorts, and had produced graduation ceremonies and job placements. Testifiers also said the organization had transportation challenges and limited space, and that additional funding would help with staffing, participant support, and transportation partnerships. Committee members asked extensive questions about the program’s outcomes, funding sources, and finances. Block Builders said it had 40 graduates in the most recent cohort, with 30 placed in jobs, and that participants who complete the program receive a $500 stipend. The organization said it had been operating since 2023 in North and South Minneapolis, had received $50,000 from the state previously, and raised additional community support. Members also asked about IRS filing status, audits, and how outcomes were measured; the organization said outcomes were tracked through graduation and certificates, and that it had not yet filed a 990 because it had not reached the threshold. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion, with committee members noting the current language makes the appropriation available only through June 30, 2026 unless amended. The committee then began hearing SF 927. An A1 technical amendment was adopted without objection. Senator Pappas introduced the bill, which would appropriate $1.5 million to the Mung American Partnership for workforce development and business lending. The transcript cuts off before further testimony or committee action on SF 927.

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• Guard are being directed towards the most significant risks, and that requires knowledge about what's
• But we really try to enable them and embolden them and arm them with the knowledge to say, hey, if they
• Would you be able to elaborate a little bit more on that relationship and how that works in practicality
• and and if there's any practicality and and if there's any additional<00:26:17.360> ways<00:26
• So there's just a lack of knowledge and awareness typically of what those things are that are available

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity met remotely on January 8, 2026, approved the minutes from October 27, 2025 by voice vote, and confirmed a quorum was present. The main presentation came from the Minnesota National Guard’s cyber coordination cell, with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Morgan describing the unit’s mission to prepare Guard cyber forces for state or federal cyber support, including domestic emergencies like the St. Paul ransomware incident and broader federal activations. Morgan outlined three main lines of effort: optimizing cyber force training for likely threats, building relationships with state, federal, academic, and local partners, and equipping deployable incident-response tools. He said the coordination cell is not itself the incident response team, but serves as the planning and coordination office for military cyber response, maintaining equipment at Cedar Street Armory that can provide out-of-band connectivity and be deployed quickly. He also described partnerships with Minnesota IT Services, CISA, the FBI, Metro State University, and international/state partners such as Norway and Croatia, along with participation in major exercises and conferences. The presentation emphasized the St. Paul response as a model for coordination, noting the Guard’s role in mission coordination, operational support, public affairs support, and lessons learned. Morgan said the Guard has conducted more than 200 engagements with partner institutions in 2024-2025 and uses outreach to educate counties and other entities on how to request Guard cyber support, comparing the process to requesting assistance for a fire or flood. In response to a question from Representative Bonner, he highlighted the long-standing relationship with Metro State University and its practical role in training cyber personnel, including operational technology training and a credit-transfer pathway toward a master’s degree.

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• because universities want to attract people that have a great deal of expertise, a great deal of knowledge
• uh about their the particular knowledge uh about their the particular fields<00:25:27.320> of
• Senator Douglas then asked to explain his vote. knowledge I'm going to go along with knowledge I'm going
• He then asked why this is not practical or feasible to bid, saying he read the attached letter but did
• or feasible to bid I a not practical or feasible to bid I read<00:34:40.240> the<00:34:40.399

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon adjournment of both chambers today. There is not an exact time, there for the live stream has been created with a place holder time of 4:00 PM est., 958, all

Summary: Chairman Hart called the meeting to order, confirmed a quorum, welcomed Representative Rachel Roarx, and the committee approved the February 11 minutes. The committee then moved through its agenda of PSC and related contract items, including a motion to consider the reviewed contracts without objection. One Department of Highways item was deferred when the virtual representatives were not yet available. The committee first took up Kentucky Housing Corporation contracts. Members questioned outside legal services for foreclosures and bankruptcies, why the work was not handled entirely in-house, and how much of the workload and cost it represented. Witnesses said the agency’s need was largely geographic rather than a lack of expertise, that less than 1% of the loan portfolio is referred out for foreclosures, and that many fees are reimbursable through FHA. Both Kentucky Housing Corporation items were approved. The committee then considered a Department for Community Based Services contract tied to a protest and a temporary renewal with PCG. Witnesses said the contract increase was needed to bridge the gap while the protest and RFP process were unresolved, and that the initial vendor received no funds. The committee approved the item, with Senator Douglas explaining his vote as a preference for straightforward answers. The committee also heard a Northern Kentucky University contract for a Workday ERP replacement, including implementation consulting and separate license fees. University officials explained the move from SAP to Workday, the complexity of the systems, and the need for a consulting partner; they said the total effort would span 10 years and that the contract was priced below comparable institutions. After extensive questioning about cost, budget, and value, the vote ended 4-4 and the chair noted the contract would move forward through the Finance Committee if no disapproval motion was made. Finally, the Office of Inspector General presented a contract for culture change training in nursing facilities funded by civil monetary penalties; witnesses said the goal was to improve staff satisfaction, communication, and resident outcomes, and that the CMP fund balance was about $38 million. Discussion also covered survey backlogs and CMS restrictions on the funds, with the item still under review as the transcript ended.

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• solemnly swear that the document you are signing is known to you, it is true to the best of your knowledge
• solemnly swear that the document you are signing is known to you, it is true to the best of your knowledge
• solemnly swear that the document you are signing is known to you, it is true to the best of your knowledge
• and you sign it of of your knowledge and you sign it of your<00:29:53.279> own<00:29:53.519><
• to go requesting search practice to go requesting search warrants<00:48:17.680> so<00:48:17.839

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I plan to practice as a general surgeon in a small rural community.
• I plan to practice as a general surgeon in a small rural community.
• I knew that I needed to train at a level one trauma center to have the foundational knowledge to not
• I knew that I needed to train at a level one trauma center to have the foundational knowledge to not
• physicians or advanced practice physicians or advanced practice providers,<00:13:09.720> we

Bills: HF4841, HF4234, HF3697

Keywords: Hennepin County, sales tax, health care facilities, ballpark improvements, tax revenue, HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund

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• But that has been an established practice.
• Witness: No, sir, not to my knowledge.
• Can you tell us which one that is, or is it public knowledge yet? Well, they did.
• To my knowledge, my recollection, we've not had a difficulty with this facility reporting timely.
• To my knowledge, my recollection, we've not had a difficulty with this facility reporting timely.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Colorado, also known as SWERI, the intent was to increase research into the adaptive management practices
• I don't have any knowledge of that, but I can check for you. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Do you believe that he has knowledge of some of the old fossil energy programs that have been carried
• There's also institutional knowledge at the Department of Energy that is at a kind of a mission.
• That's the only way we can learn from each other to see what the best practices have been. implemented

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• Not to my knowledge, Senator. No, it has not. So it is the law of the land.
• of your clearly understood efforts in the first term, I hope you don't go back to those bad faith practices
• I have knowledge of where the executive orders were drafted, but I don't have a comprehensive knowledge
• Do you have any knowledge of where the executive orders were drafted?
• So this program that you want to clobber, that you want to reduce, is more efficient than practically

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• Schools, to my knowledge, do not use the writing portion. So anyway, I'm not trying to change it.
• Do y'all agree with the Texas essential knowledge and skills? Yes. So those are the standards.
• A very solid knowledge base, what I call "walking around knowledge," is fundamental to any true critical
• If you skip one, you're not really thinking critically if you don't have that basic knowledge.
• in real time with easier, easy-to-use reports that show how each student is doing and that offer practical

Bills: HB8

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• We are proud of their direct work and their commitment to frontline advancements and the knowledge base
• We are proud of their direct work and their commitment to frontline advancements and the knowledge base
• We have a lot of knowledge built up, but many, every day, we learn something new, and we're ready to
• A lot of that sharing of our knowledge is, as we've alluded to before, in the form of undergraduate students
• Pushing the boundaries of knowledge becomes difficult when you're not able to fund these subsequent exciting

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology met on August 19, 2025 to examine the effects of federal grant cuts, tariff uncertainty, and related policy changes on California’s biotech, medtech, and academic research ecosystem. The chair and panelists emphasized California’s outsized role in the industry, describing major clusters in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, and explaining how research, startup formation, manufacturing, and clinical trials are interconnected across the state. Speakers from Biocom California, California Life Sciences, Farma, UC, Stanford, CSU Biotech, and UCLA all argued that NIH and NSF funding are foundational to discovery, workforce training, and commercialization, and that disruptions are already chilling venture capital, startup formation, and hiring. Witnesses described several concrete impacts: suspended or terminated grants, reduced doctoral admissions, fewer training opportunities, canceled retreats and internships, and anxiety among graduate students and early-career researchers. UC reported hundreds of millions of dollars in suspended or terminated NIH and NSF funding, while Stanford said more than a thousand training and career-development grants nationwide have been frozen or ended, affecting multiple trainees per grant. CSU Biotech said 133 federal grants had been terminated, scaled back, or canceled, totaling about $140 million, including nearly $30 million from NIH and NSF. Industry representatives also warned that proposed antitrust limits on mergers and acquisitions could undermine the standard biotech exit path and further deter investment. Committee members asked about the duration of the disruption, the possibility of state action to offset federal losses, and whether California could better support workforce development, manufacturing, and R&D tax credits. Panelists urged the Legislature to preserve and expand state support for STEM education, internships, apprenticeship pathways, manufacturing incentives, and the R&D tax credit, and to consider infrastructure and housing as part of competitiveness. They also noted that tariffs are already raising costs for medtech components and building materials, and that China is increasingly competing for R&D, talent, and licensing deals. No formal votes or bill actions were taken at the hearing; the meeting was informational and focused on testimony and discussion.

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• I know you're saying that you could, but just how my brain works is that they already have knowledge
• It's helpful when they have some knowledge about the system. I see your point academically.
• Not to my knowledge, no sir.
• It's practical, and I think it would be effective. Thank you, sir.
• It codifies current practices into law, which we believe means greater consistency and accountability

Bills: HB2007, HB2863, HB2921, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3720, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4346, HB4880, HB5603, HB4337

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards

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• Not to my knowledge, no, sir. All right. Follow-up, and thank you.
• Not to my knowledge, no, sir. here in Florida. You're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Not to my knowledge, no, sir. All right. Follow it. And thank you.
• So I'm going to show my limited knowledge on cybersecurity and data collection.
• As you all know, when we notice these meetings, we have packets, right, for the public's knowledge to

Summary: The subcommittee met to review agency travel, budget reduction exercises, and member reports from agency meetings. Early discussion focused on the Department of Management Services (DMS), where members questioned the cost of travel for four out-of-state data/cyber staff and the secretary’s absence. DMS defended the hires as highly specialized enterprise cybersecurity and data personnel, said the positions were lawfully paid and posted, and explained that the staff work on statewide data cataloging and cyber risk reduction rather than agency-by-agency systems. Members also raised concerns about fleet inventory discrepancies and requested follow-up information on hiring, travel, and data inventory timelines. The chair said she would consider travel guardrails and possible reductions, and noted that DMS, the Lottery, and the Florida Commission on Human Relations did not meet the requested reduction target, while the Public Employee Relations Commission did not submit reductions. The committee then heard from the Florida Lottery about the secretary’s trip to Paris for the World Lottery Convention. Lottery staff said the trip was reimbursed through the multi-state lottery organization and was intended to share best practices and improve operations, though members questioned the value of the travel and requested reimbursement records and the trip agenda. The subcommittee also reviewed agency reduction exercises from several agencies. The Department of Revenue exceeded its target and was praised for frugality; DFS, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, the Office of Financial Regulation, the Office of Insurance Regulation, the Public Service Commission, the Division of Administrative Hearings, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation each described how they met or approached their reduction goals, often through vacancies, reversions, or expense cuts. OIR warned that further reductions could hurt insurance regulation capacity, while OFR and PSC said their reductions were based on historical reversions and lower post-COVID travel or vacancy levels. Members then reported back on agency meetings. DMS members raised fleet tracking, real property audits, salary studies, and health plan savings ideas, and asked for follow-up on the Florida PALM project, cybersecurity grants, and state IT modernization. DFS members said the agency was efficient and that its Palm-related work and insurance consumer programs were important. Lottery members emphasized the agency’s revenue generation for education and its low administrative overhead. Gaming Control members highlighted storage costs for seized gaming equipment and suggested technology-based alternatives. PERC members said a union-related law had doubled their workload and asked for more staffing and possible AI assistance. OIR members stressed the need for a Tampa satellite office and more resources to recruit and retain specialized staff. The chair closed by saying the committee would continue reviewing travel, staffing, and reductions with an eye toward taxpayer value and transparency.

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• My wife is a practicing physician.
• My wife is a practicing physician.
• My wife is a practicing physician.
• clinic my wife is a practicing clinic my wife is a practicing physician<00:05:02.000> we<
• I practiced in the little town of Franklin, New Hampshire, and practiced law since 1984.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn. Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff. Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.