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• Curry. This is an exempt.
• Thank you, Representative Curry.
• Absolutely. said for Sam Currie. Thank you. Members any other questions?
• Curry, Representative Curry. Sir, how long have you worked for the state of Texas? It's two years.
• Members of the representative curry a quick question this 866 our vote.

Bills: HB3146, HB3719, HB3895, HB3923, HB4748, HB4751, HB4936, HB4952, HB4990, HB4991, HB5061, HB5196, HB5238, HB5246, HB5487

Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code

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• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry.
• Aguirre-Curry? Aye. Aguirre-Curry, aye. Connolly? Aye. Connolly, aye. Gonzales? Aye. Gonzales, aye.
• We're grateful to Majority Leader Aguirre-Curry for her leadership on AB 675.
• AB 675, Aguirre-Curry. Motion due passed to Appropriations Committee. Soria? Aye. Soria, aye.
• Aguirre-Curry? Aye. Aguirre-Curry, aye. Connolly? Aye. Thank you, everyone. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Wilson aye Davies Davies no Aguiar Curry Agriar Curry aye aaron's aaron's no Carrillo herabedian heart
• Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Aguiar-Curry? Aye. Aaron's? Not voting? Carrillo? Aye. Herobedean? Heart? Aye.
• Aguirre Curry? Aguirre Curry, not voting. Arreguín? Arreguín, aye. Carrillo? Harabedian? Aye.
• Thank you, Assembly Member Aguirre-Curry.
• Aguirre-Curry? Aguirre-Curry? Arons? Harabedian? Hoover? Jackson? Lackey? Aye. Lowenthal? Aye.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 712, which would expand California’s smog-check exemption for classic vehicles by adding model years 1976 through 1986 in phases, with a sunset in 2032. The author and supporters, including lowrider advocates and the Specialty Equipment Market Association, argued the bill would preserve car culture, support a small class of rarely driven collector vehicles, and reduce burdens on owners who struggle to find equipment for older smog tests. Opponents, including air district officials, the American Lung Association, and other environmental groups, warned the bill would weaken an important emissions-control program and increase pollution. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to do pass as amended to Appropriations on a roll call vote of 10-0, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee then heard SB 800, which requires Caltrans, working with local governments, to assess mitigation measures for suicide prevention on locally owned overpasses crossing state highways. The bill was presented as a response to recent tragedies in Rancho Cucamonga and was supported by local officials, health organizations, and suicide-prevention advocates, who said the measure would help identify high-risk locations and lead to life-saving interventions. There was no registered opposition. The committee members expressed support, and SB 800 was passed to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call vote, with the roll held open. Next, the committee considered SB 30, which would prohibit California public entities from selling, donating, or transferring decommissioned diesel locomotives and railroad equipment with Tier 1 or older engines unless the engine is removed, while allowing Tier 2 and newer transfers under certain conditions. The author and supporters framed the bill as a climate and public-health measure to prevent older, dirtier locomotives from continuing to pollute elsewhere, while transit agencies opposed it, arguing it could limit useful transfers of equipment that still supports passenger service and could be better handled through case-by-case air-quality review. After debate, the committee voted 6-4 to pass SB 30 as amended to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions. The committee also heard SB 791, which replaces the flat dealer document processing charge cap with a 1% fee capped at $350, along with new disclosure requirements. Dealers and industry groups supported the bill as a way to recover costs and improve transparency, while consumer advocates opposed it as an unjustified increase that would burden buyers. The committee approved SB 791 on a 8-? roll call vote and held the roll open. The meeting then moved on to SB 34, a port-air-quality bill presented by Senator Richardson, but the transcript ends during testimony and debate on that measure.

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• Curry, here. Gómez, here. Aristóbala, here. Hefner, here. LaHood, here. Little, here.
• Who let Curry in? Thank you. I'll speak to you, and I'll be able to tell him. Okay. Mr.
• Curry, Aye. Gómez, Aye. Harris-Davila, Aye. Hefner, Aye. LaHood, Aye. Little, Aye.
• Curry, Aye. Gómez, Aye. Harris-Davila, Aye. Hefner, Aye. LaHood, Aye. Little, Aye.
• Curry, Aye. Gómez, Aye. Harris-Davila, Aye. Hefner, Aye. LaHood, Aye. Little.

Bills: HB767, HB 1242, HB1373, HB1404, HB1708, HB1936, HB2041, HB2198, HB2270, HB2315, HB2415, HB2427, HB2455, HB2457, HB2522, HB2523, HB2686, HB2763, HB2775, HB2944, HB3034, HB1683, HB1695

Keywords: highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road

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• Perez Canales Curry Gomez Harastavalo Heffner La Hood.
• I think Representative Curry has some questions. Hi.
• Curry, just a moment, sir. Just a moment. Longoria, Mr. Curry, Representative Curry has a question.
• Curry? Yeah, Mr.
• Representative Curry? Thank you, Ms. Hall.

Bills: HB 341, HB 791, HB 1564, HB 1695, HB 1722, HB 1729, HB 1772, HB 2003, HB 2954, HB 2989, HB 3084, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3309, HB 3611, HB 3679, HB 3727, HB 3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• This change ensures that TDM remains in the loop on the disaster plan, but we do not have two entities
• While we're waiting, I'd like to welcome Representative Curry to the audience.

Bills: HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20

Keywords: youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license

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• Cane, Campos, Cook, Curry, Garcia, O'Connor.
• Curry, aye. Garcia, aye. Olcott, aye. Rodriguez, Ramos, Tinder, Holt.
• Thank you, Representative Curry. Members, do we have any questions of Representative Curry?
• And I agree with you, Representative Curry. I think what...
• And, but I do agree with Senator Curry when he says, like, this can be I'm sorry, Representative Curry

Bills: HB 111, HB1545, HB2145, HB2467, HB2520, HB4136, HB4181, HB4214, HB4218, HB4219, HB4359, HB4437, HB4822, HB111

Keywords: Texas Public Information Act, open records, public records, government transparency, confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, governmental body, Chapter 552, public information law, nonprofit association, quasi-governmental entity, economic development, trade secrets, proprietary information, commercial financial information, Alamo restoration, local workforce board, TDCJ contract facility, civil commitment facility, water supply corporation

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• All right, so you're wearing the Steph Curry jersey here.
• So, who's the better shooter, Steph Curry or Caitlin Clark? Steph Curry. Okay.
• <00:10:05.560> jersey you're wearing the Steph Curry jersey you're wearing the Steph Curry
• Curry or Caitlin Clark? Curry or Caitlin Clark? Uh Uh Uh Steph<00:10:13.000> Curry.
• Steph Curry. Okay. [laughter] All right. Steph Curry. Okay. [laughter] All right.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:11 Discussion SB 97 01:06 Vote SB 97 12:42 Discussion SB 189 14:11 Vote SB 189 18:12, 958, all

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• Aguiar-Curry and Rogers—Aguiar-Curry for a first and Rogers for a second.
• Aguiar-Curry? the robust discussion that we have as transportation chair.
• Agriar Curry. Wilson, aye. Davies, not voting. Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Carrillo, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Tangipa. Aye. Ward. Tangipa, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Tangipa. Thank you. Tangipa, aye. Ransom, Ward. We have 14.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met and began without a quorum, first hearing AB 612 by Assembly Member Rogers and later AB 435 by Assembly Member Wilson. AB 612 would direct Caltrans to update the highway design manual so local jurisdictions consult with fire departments on major road improvements. Supporters, including the California Professional Firefighters and labor representatives, said the bill would improve emergency response and prevent road designs from hindering fire apparatus. County representatives said they were not opposed but wanted the bill narrowed to avoid mandatory consultation on minor maintenance projects or in areas without a local fire district. Several members praised the bill as common-sense safety legislation, and it was moved forward to Appropriations. The committee then adopted its rules and approved a seven-bill consent calendar. AB 435 would update California child passenger safety law to require children under 10 to be properly restrained in the back seat, require children ages 10 to 13 to remain in the back seat unless they pass the five-step seat belt fit test, and require the five-step test before a child may ride in the front seat. The author and supporters, including Safe Kids Greater Sacramento, Safety Belt Safe USA, AAA, the Automobile Club, and hospitals, argued the bill would align state law with national best practices and improve child safety. Committee members raised concerns about enforceability, implementation timing, pickup trucks, large families, and low-speed vehicles, and the author said he was open to amendments and additional data, including California-specific information. AB 435 was advanced to the Committee on Appropriations after discussion. AB 612 also received a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. The committee held rolls open to allow additional members to add on, then later confirmed the votes and adjourned.

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• Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Aye. Aguiar-Curry. Aye. Ariens? Aye. Ariens? Aye. Herobede? Aye. Harbidian? Aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Carrillo, Pellerin, Hart, Hoover, Jackson, aye.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Arreguín, aye. Carrillo, Pellerin, Hart, Hoover, Jackson, aye.
• A motion has been made by Aguiar-Curry and seconded by Arreguín.
• Aguiar-Curry, aye. Carrillo, aye. Hoover, Lackey, Macedo, Ransom, aye.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on active transportation, transit, road safety, and local enforcement. SB 569 would restrict removal or downgrading of bikeways built with state General Fund dollars for at least 20 years, require public hearings before major changes, and was supported by bicycle advocates and some local and environmental groups. The City of Encinitas opposed the bill, arguing it could limit needed safety fixes and should apply only to future projects; committee members discussed whether the bill still allowed safety-based modifications. The bill passed on a due pass vote to Appropriations. SB 741 would streamline the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program by reducing administrative burden and giving transit agencies more flexibility to use funds for service improvements, fare programs, and other transit needs while maintaining oversight and disadvantaged community requirements. Transit agencies and advocacy groups supported the measure, saying it would help agencies respond to post-pandemic ridership and financial challenges. The committee approved the bill on a due pass as amended vote to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 1167, which would tighten consumer protections by clarifying that high-powered e-motos and similar motor vehicles are not e-bikes, requiring clearer disclosures and labels, and improving crash reporting. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and parents; the Motorcycle Industry Council opposed unless amended, arguing the term “e-bike” is used broadly and the bill could affect existing businesses. The bill passed to Appropriations. Later, SB 953, dealing with vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through misdemeanor diversion, would add DMV points so fatal conduct remains reflected on driving records; the bill was supported by the victim’s family and safety advocates and passed to Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 1218, which would let local agencies boot vehicles tied to repeated unpaid illegal dumping citations instead of using DMV enforcement. Oakland officials and community groups supported the bill as a needed deterrent, while the ACLU opposed it as punitive debt collection without a sufficient nexus to the vehicle. The bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, SB 739 would revise the Clean Miles Standard for rideshare companies by allowing CARB and CPUC to adjust electric vehicle mileage targets in light of current market conditions; Uber and Lyft supported the flexibility, while clean air advocates began raising concerns about weakening climate goals as the transcript cut off.

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• I think Representative Curry has some questions. Questions.
• Curry, Representative Curry, has a question. Yes, sir. Thank you for coming.
• Curry to close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members.
• Curry has a question. Yes.
• Curry? Yeah, Mr. Morales.

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• Canales Curry.
• Representative Curry has one.
• Curry.
• Curry, do you have a question again? Thanks.
• Curry has a question.

Bills: HB 535, HB 2120, HB 2822, HB 3243, HB 3457, HB 3544, HB 4089, HB 4192, HB 4669, HB 4868, HB 4955, HB 5253, HB 5669, SB 1371, SB 1919, SB 2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• Curry bill, there's currently a lawsuit against some of our biggest retailers in the state for using
• Curry bill, there's currently a lawsuit against some of our biggest retailers in the state for using
• If you'd like to testify in support of SB 1295: Madam Chair, Chris Bollinger, on behalf of Critical Loop

Summary: The committee first heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, from Senator Arreguín. He said the bill would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for intrastate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific standards, while not mandating any pipeline construction or bypassing environmental review. Supporters included labor groups, utility employees, and the City of Burbank, while Air Products opposed unless amended, citing concerns about the bill’s specificity, fee structure, and the need for a hydrogen-specific rulemaking process. The committee discussed safety, fees, and regulatory certainty, and later passed SB 804 on a 9-0 vote to Emergency Management with commitment to take amendments. The committee then took up SB 905 by Senator Becker, aimed at reducing electricity rates by changing utility incentives. The bill would tie part of executive compensation to keeping rates below inflation, require more performance metrics, and allow the CPUC to consider lower returns on equity for certain lower-risk investments and alternative financing options. Support came from consumer, environmental, agricultural, and large energy user groups, while Southern California Edison, CalChamber, PG&E, and utility labor groups raised concerns that the bill could reduce investment, create regulatory uncertainty, and raise borrowing costs. After extensive discussion about utility affordability, wildfire costs, and capital markets, the committee passed SB 905 on a 7-1 vote to Appropriations. SB 913, also by Senator Becker, would create a clearer pathway for distributed energy resources such as batteries and smart thermostats to participate in the resource adequacy market and compete with utility-scale resources. Supporters said the bill would better use existing grid capacity, lower costs, and build on the state’s Demand Side Grid Support Program; PG&E opposed unless amended, saying the use case was not yet proven and was already being addressed in other rulemakings. After the committee accepted amendments, one opposition group moved to neutral and another said it might do so after reviewing the changes. The bill passed 8-0 to Appropriations and was placed on call. Several other measures were heard and advanced, including SB 1196 on faster utility hookups for small energization projects such as ADUs and EV chargers, SB 931 reauthorizing the Diablo Canyon Essential Services Mitigation Fund through 2028, SB 1158 reducing the frequency of joint reliability assessments from quarterly to twice yearly, and SB 1245 directing further study of California’s gasoline market and potential use of non-CARBOB fuel during supply disruptions. SB 1196 and SB 931 both passed with broad support and no opposition after amendments, SB 1158 passed without testimony, and SB 1245 drew strong support from consumer and environmental advocates but opposition from fuel industry and business groups concerned about costs, confidentiality, and fuel standards.

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• Currie Landry. Senator Jenkins, Currie Landry of the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance.
• I know what we're saying about, oh, no, it would have to be a written script to you, but it's the loop

Summary: The committee heard a personal privilege update on HB 1227, which Representative DeWitt said would return next week as a proposed HCR for a two-year study of the three-doctor panel after discussions with Dr. Nia Colotta. Better Louisiana also presented its new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, describing it as a data-driven leadership initiative focused on health care workforce, rural access, chronic disease, and other system issues; members discussed whether the program could also help generate policy research, including on managed care organizations. The committee then considered SB 427 on anatomical gifts. After adopting technical amendments, Senator Presley and Dr. Jeff White explained that the bill would strengthen organ donation law by creating a decision registry that records both yes and no choices, clarifying the legal effect of refusal, and codifying ethical principles such as the dead donor rule. Questions focused on organ viability, registry procedures, minors, and a Monroe case involving a disputed donor designation. Supporters included LOPA and the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 946, dealing with hospital price transparency and compliance with federal pricing rules, drew extensive testimony. Representative Landry and a witness from Patient Rights Advocate described it as a consumer transparency measure, but the Louisiana Hospital Association opposed the bill’s state-level enforcement and debt-collection provisions. Landry offered an amendment removing the debt-collection and affirmative-defense language, but after debate the substitute failed on a 5-6 vote and the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee also reported favorably on SB 109, which revises membership qualifications for the Louisiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; SCR 20, urging federal flexibility on Medicaid redetermination for elderly and disabled beneficiaries; SB 216, allowing coroners to rely on licensed practical nurses for medical pronouncements of death; and SB 45, exempting certain gratuitous hospice houses from licensure, with testimony from hospice house operators and supporters. Finally, HCR 71 by Representative Chasson sought an LDH study of how Louisiana’s law and guidance on pregnancy-related emergency medications is working in hospitals, urgent care, and retail settings. Supporters said providers are hesitant to use medications such as misoprostol because of stigma and uncertainty, while opponents from Louisiana Right to Life argued the resolution was unnecessary and could create controversy. The discussion centered on whether the study should be narrowed or made more objective, but no final action on the resolution was reached in the portion provided.

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• Aguirre-Curry, Aarons, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Avilan-Farias, Baines, Bauer-Cahan, Bennett.
• Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry moves and Mr.
• Senator Aguirre-Curry, you are recognized.
• Senator Aguirre-Curry, you are recognized for your guest introduction.
• Aguiar-Curry moves, Ms. Assemblymember Bonta seconds that this house.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• AB 1081 by Curry relating to the placement of its school.
• HB 1083 by Curry relating to the eligibility for tuition and free exemptions from public institutions
• Refer to the Committee on Higher Education HB 1084 by Curry.
• Students referred to the Committee on Public Education HB 1086 by CurRI relating to the cost of living
• Refer to the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, HB 1195 by Curry relating to the date of an election

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• AB 1812, Aguiar-Curry, CART right act, do pass out on a B roll call.
• AB 2000, Aguiar-Curry, drug formularies, held in committee.
• AB 2000, Aguiar-Curry, drug formularies, held in committee.
• AB 2123, Aguiar-Curry, medical debt relief, held in committee.
• AB 2250, Aguiar-Curry, cannabis seizures, do pass on an A roll call.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held a suspense-file hearing on May 14, 2026, reviewing hundreds of Assembly bills and a few committee bills. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors used in suspense decisions, including fiscal impact, return on investment, effects on constituents, and protection of the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then acted on a very large number of measures, sending many bills to the Assembly floor on do pass or do pass as amended motions, while holding many others in committee. Topics covered a broad range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, wildfire mitigation, water, energy, transportation, cannabis, immigration, and state governance. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, make implementation contingent on appropriations or existing resources, remove provisions, or clarify agency responsibilities; several bills were held without further action. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on items such as Medi-Cal services, child care, wildfire-related programs, housing financing, school and college issues, public safety and criminal justice, environmental and energy policy, and various consumer and business regulations. Some measures were sent out on A or B roll calls, with Republicans often not voting on amended bills. The hearing concluded after the committee reported that a large number of bills had been moved to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, and the committee adjourned.

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• to hemp flower and technical amendments with Republic out with Republicans not voting AB 33 a gear curry
• amendments out with Republicans not voting AB 250 a gear curry sexual assault Civil Claims, do pass,
• AB 675, Aguiar-Curry, farm to school, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 706, Aguiar-Curry, forest and wildfire. preservation funds.
• AB 717 Aguiar-Curry small restoration use. Holding committee. AB 304, errands.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Curry.
• Curry, do you have a question? Again?
• Curry has a question. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Thank you for coming.
• Curry has a question. So, if I'm getting this correct, I mean...
• Curry has one. So just to be clear, this is only for stop...

Bills: HB535, HB2120, HB2822, HB3243, HB3457, HB3544, HB4089, HB4192, HB4669, HB4868, HB4955, HB5253, HB5669, SB1371, SB1919, SB2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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Keywords: 916, all