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• Paul Public Schools.
• Paul Public Schools, and Roseville Area Schools.
• Paul Mongan Church, certainly other churches, mosques, synagogues.
• Paul Mongan Church, certainly other churches, mosques, synagogues.
• Paul Mongan Church, certainly other churches, mosques, synagogues.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Paul has been very established. They actually kind of do it different.
• Paul, they're actually at different schools, and so they have four programs in St.
• just<00:17:08.240><c> started</c><00:17:09.240><c> uh</c><00:17:09.360><c> St</c><00:17:09.640><c> Paul
• they're actually at like in St Paul they're actually at like different<00:17:18.480><c> schools</c><
• </c><00:18:32.400><c> kids</c> I've seen some of the St Paul kids I've seen some of the St Paul kids

Bills: HF711 , HF653

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house

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• Paul, Roseville, Falcon Heights, and Lauderdale. Oh, Senator Jim Carlson.
• </c> which includes parts of St Paul which includes parts of St Paul Roseville<00:04:52.680><c> Falcon
• </c><00:08:03.319><c> I</c> Senator Sandy papis from St Paul I Senator Sandy papis from St Paul I represent
• Paul, and then in Minneapolis.
• Paul, and then in Minneapolis.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Paul District Energy Plant. I think also in Duluth.
• Paul and testify on this behalf. Thank you.
• Paul and testify on this behalf. Thank you.
• Paul and testify on this behalf. Thank you.
• Paul and testify on this behalf. Thank you.

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chair, members of the committee, my name is Paul Leer.
• Paul, for the warm introduction.
• As Paul said, excited to give you guys a little adventure in data if you guys are ready.
• the warm committee uh Paul for the warm introduction<00:02:41.400><c> uh</c><00:02:41.840><c> David<
• said excited to Association uh as Paul said excited to give<00:02:47.120><c> you</c><00:02:47.319><c

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Paul Teachers Retirement Fund.
• </c><00:07:13.240><c> Paul</c> state aid on line 23 for the St.
• Paul state aid on line 23 for the St.
• Paul Teachers<00:07:14.120><c> Retirement</c><00:07:14.680><c> Fund.
• Paul Teachers is in Article 3. That does include the state aid for St.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Paul and the surrounding communities.
• Paul<00:31:58.120><c> and</c><00:31:58.240><c> the</c><00:31:58.320><c> surrounding</c><00:31:58.800>
• </c><00:31:59.440><c> We</c> Paul and the surrounding communities.
• We Paul and the surrounding communities.
• Paul to play Game 6. So, just making sure.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• Catherine Warren, Paul Webster, no speakers. Oh, Paul Webster. Paul Webster, go ahead. Darn it.
• My name is Paul Webster. I'm a senior fellow at Cicero Action.
• Karen Warren, Glenn Sellers, Paul Webster, Steve Kaiser. We have Steve. Steve, Steve, Steve.
• Again, Chairman and members of committee, Paul Webster, with Cicero Action.

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from March 10, 2026, and then heard several House bills, mostly on appropriations, fees, water, food assistance, technology, and licensing. HB 2056, which would appropriate $100,000 for an Arizona Department of Water Resources feasibility study on brackish groundwater desalination, passed 6-3 despite concerns raised in opposition about increased groundwater pumping, subsidence, and impacts to tribal lands and conservation efforts. HB 2057, reducing the Arizona Centennial Special Plate renewal fee from $25 to $20, also passed 7-2 after one senator objected that the plate’s purpose and discount were not well justified. HB 2224, appropriating $1 million annually to DES for the produce incentive program, drew supportive testimony from food access groups who said the program helps families, farmers, and local markets; members noted the amount was below the prior $2 million funding level and could force site closures, but the bill passed 9-0. The committee also advanced HB 2257, which changes the distribution of watercraft registration and fee revenue, shifting more money to lake improvement and boating safety funds and less to the watercraft licensing fund. It passed 6-3 amid criticism that the bill moved money away from Game and Fish and concern that the boating safety fund increase could support immigration enforcement. HB 2265, which bars courts from charging criminal defendants for public defender services and certain other criminal-case fees and assessments, passed 7-1 after extensive testimony from advocates who argued the fees burden indigent defendants and cost more to collect than they raise; opponents called it a cost shift to counties and other local governments and said more fiscal data was needed. HB 2311, regulating publicly available conversational AI services with disclosure, anti-gamification, sexual-content restrictions, parental tools, and self-harm protocols, passed 7-2 after the sponsor and supporters framed it as child protection, while opponents warned about privacy, surveillance, and overbroad definitions; an Epstein amendment broadening the bill was rejected. The committee then considered HB 2752, which would subject Arizona Commerce Authority trade offices to legislative appropriation and require annual reporting. The ACA said it was neutral but supported the concept of data-driven decisions; the sponsor said the Legislature should approve trade offices and that the bill reflected his prior trade-office initiatives. An Epstein amendment requiring objective research for trade-office appropriations was rejected, and the bill passed 6-3. Finally, the committee heard HB 2957, which would preserve non-Real ID driver’s licenses, prohibit mandatory participation in enhanced ID programs, restrict biometric collection and document retention, and bar government entities from requiring digital or mobile IDs. The sponsor and several supporters argued it protects privacy, state sovereignty, and informed consent, while opponents from ADOT and the trucking industry warned it could conflict with federal Real ID and CDL requirements and jeopardize federal compliance and funding. The discussion was still ongoing at the end of the transcript, with witnesses and members debating whether the bill would change current practice or create federal conflicts.

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• Catherine Warren, Paul Webster, no speakers. Oh, Paul Webster. Paul Webster, go ahead.
• My name is Paul Webster. I'm a senior fellow at Cicero Action.
• Karen Warren, Glenn Sellers, Paul Webster, Steve Kaiser. We have Steve. We go Steve, Steve, Steve.
• Paul Webster, with Cicero Action.

Bills: HB2056 , HB2057 , HB2224 , HB2257 , HB2265 , HB2311 , HB2352 , HB2367 , HB2369 , HB2446 , HB2532 , HB2592 , HB2752 , HB2809 , HB2957

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding, Arizona, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement

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• Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
• Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, February 26, 2026.
• On Friday, our own Representative Katie Jones and Peter Schmidt welcomed Hans Paul Schmidt, or Hanzi,
• </c><00:56:26.799><c> Schmidt</c><00:56:27.200><c> or</c> Schmidt welcomed Hans Paul Schmidt or Schmidt
• welcomed Hans Paul Schmidt or Hanzi<00:56:28.160><c> into</c><00:56:28.480><c> the</c><00:56:28.640>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• People wishing to Representative Paul and then Representative Reeb. Of REAP.
• Madam Chair, Representative Paul, this language is intended to clarify our existing understanding of
• But I and I'll represent a Paul for keeping this fight alive. I want to make something clear.
• Representative Paul, can I catch you while you're eating? I think that's the best time.
• And I know Representative Paul has worked in law enforcement in the past.

Bills: HJR6 , HJR7 , HB120 , HB60 , HB151 , HR1 , HM13 , SB40 , SB104

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: constitutional amendment, legislative sessions, veto override, New Mexico legislature, session length, legislative session, even-numbered years, New Mexico Constitution, student behavior, physical restraint, seclusion, public schools, training, de-escalation, student safety, behavior interventions, criminal offenses, peace officer, Victims of Crime Act, law enforcement

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• Oh, no, Paul is in favor. One came up from two, so okay, okay, you won the list.
• Paul, what's your last name? Sorry, this is 101, right?
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, my name is Paul Precii.
• Questions for Paul? I have a question, Madam Chair. Yes, Senator Ortiz. Thank you. Madam Chair, Mr.
• More questions for Paul? No. Okay, thanks. Next, Ms. Neutral and then the two cons.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement. Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.

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• Oh, no, Paul is in favor. One came up from two, so okay. Okay, you won the list.
• Paul, what's your last name? Sorry, this is 101, right? Yeah, I mean, come up.
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, my name is Paul Precii.
• Questions for Paul? I have a question, Madam Chair. Yes, Senator Ortiz. Thank you. Madam Chair, Mr.
• More questions for Paul? No. Okay, thanks. Next, Ms. Neutral and then the two cons.

Bills: SB1015 , SB1049 , SB1066 , SB1081 , SB1092 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1139 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1168 , SB1189 , SCR1001 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1010

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children

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• Paul Steinhausen with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Paul Steenhuisen again with the Analyst's Office.
• Paul Steenhuis again with the, Paul Steenhuis again with the Analyst's Office.
• Good afternoon, Paul Steinhausen with the Legislative Analysts.
• Any additional Paul Steenhausen again with the Analyst's Office.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Paul, that's awesome. But you're going to be here through the session, right?
• Well, we're glad we had a part in it, but congratulations, Paul. That's awesome.
• We had a part in it, but congratulations, Paul. That's awesome.
• This all stemmed from kind of a situation that Paul, I can't remember what interim committee.
• This all stemmed from kind of a situation that Paul, I can't remember what interim committee.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2265, which would provide the Fargo National Cemetery with up to a $3 million line of credit to help fund improvements such as indoor bathrooms, parking, a family gathering area, an office, a hearse garage, and a veterans gallery. Supporters said the cemetery has expanded rapidly since 2019, has already conducted about 1,000 burials, and needs better facilities for families and the Honor Guard; they also said the project would be subject to federal VA approval and, once completed, would be taken over by the VA. Members raised questions about the project’s cost, timing, funding sources, whether the bill should be a grant instead of a line of credit, and whether a chapel should be specifically included. No vote was taken on SB 2265 during the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2230, which would have the Secretary of State mail active voters a guide on ballot measures at least 45 days before an election, with objective summaries, fiscal impacts, and arguments for and against each measure. Secretary of State Michael Howe said the office already receives many questions about ballot measures and would post the same information online and at polling places, while emphasizing the need to keep the material objective and consistent with election-law restrictions. Members generally supported the idea as a voter-education tool, and the committee adopted a due pass motion on SB 2230 by a 19-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2256, which would provide one-time state support for the NDSU Research and Technology Park in Fargo to expand its role in commercialization, robotics, precision agriculture, and defense-related technology. Park CEO Brenda Weiland explained that the park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit spun out of NDSU, governed by a board with both university and industry representation, and that the new model is intended to bridge the gap between research and market-ready products without competing directly with private industry. Members asked about ownership, intellectual property, the planned partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s robotics center, and how the park would use the funding; the discussion focused on contracts, licensing, and the park’s intent to build technical capacity and attract companies. The excerpt ends before any vote on SB 2256.

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• Um, Paul Schnel, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
• Um, Paul Schnel, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
• Um, Paul Schnel, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
• </c><00:03:19.120><c> Um</c><00:03:19.440><c> Paul</c> good morning, uh Mr. Chair.
• Um Paul good morning, uh Mr. Chair.

Bills: HF3006 , HF2130 , HF1290

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: Department of Corrections, DOC, corrections budget, supplemental appropriation, deficiency funding, public safety finance, incarceration, prerelease services, community supervision, postrelease services, supervised release, probation, reentry, reentry services, prison reform, body-worn cameras, corrections officer cameras, ARMER radio system, PREA, Prison Rape Elimination Act

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• Paul, Ramsey County, and Dakota County.
• Paul Public Schools through Minnesota's graduation incentives program.
• Paul and sold them to low-income families.
• Paul. I am from Vietnam. I moved to the United States in 2023.
• Paul.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Paul and legislators down here giving them the right to be responsible and have a right to use their
• Paul and legislators down here giving them the right to be responsible and have a right to use their
• Paul and legislators down here giving them the right to be responsible and have a right to use their
• Paul and legislators down here giving them the right to be responsible and have a right to use their
• Paul and legislators down here giving them the right to be responsible and have a right to use their

Bills: HF4 , HF173

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

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• For once, Tim Trimovich from FutureWise will not be presenting last, then Paul Jewell with the Washington
• Up next, Paul Jewell, Washington State Association of Counties. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Thanks, Paul. And thank you for having me here today. My name is Mindy Brooks.
• Paul, I just want to say, I think it ties in perfectly, actually. Oh, good.

Summary: The committee held a work session on local government issues, beginning with an update from the State Building Code Council on four legislatively mandated code amendments now in CR-102 rulemaking: temporary emergency shelters, reduced minimum dwelling unit size, multiplex housing up to three stories and six units, and single-exit apartment buildings up to six stories. Council staff also described a separate embodied-carbon appendix proposal that remains under public review, with testimony both supporting and opposing it. Members asked about the rationale for some of the code limits, including the restriction on connecting multiplex buildings. The committee then heard a panel on annexations from MRSC, Pierce County, and the Association of Washington Cities. Witnesses reviewed annexation methods, including petition, election, and interlocal agreement approaches, and said larger annexations are increasingly using interlocal agreements because they can address infrastructure, revenue sharing, and public process concerns. They described barriers such as inconsistent local standards, the cost of infrastructure, referendum risk, census requirements, and the difficulty of persuading residents and local officials to support annexation. Members asked about the five-year restriction on residential zoning changes in one annexation method and whether a hearing examiner could reduce political pressure on local decision-makers. A second panel discussed subdivision reform. The Master Builders Association urged raising the short-plat threshold within urban growth areas to 30 lots as a simpler first step, citing permitting delays and added housing costs. The City of Spokane described implementation problems with recent housing laws, including uncertainty about how to review plats under HB 1110, lot-splitting administration, and added notice requirements for unit lot subdivisions. AWC said there was broad agreement that subdivision decisions should be more administrative, but public hearings remained a point of disagreement. The committee also heard from FutureWise, the Washington State Association of Counties, and Lewis County on county development regulation and enforcement, with witnesses emphasizing underfunded code enforcement, inconsistent standards between counties and cities, and the need for better coordination, incentives, and possibly stronger enforcement tools. No votes were taken; the chair said the committee would continue working on possible solutions in future sessions.

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• Paul. I thought you were related to Paul, my favorite professor.
• Paul. I thought you were related to Paul, my favorite professor.

Bills: HR2 , HR37 , HR61 , HCR11 , HCR64 , HB89 , HB183 , HB341 , HB371 , HB451 , HB480 , HB520 , HB541 , HB579 , HB597 , HB816 , HB1004 , HB1064 , HB1165 , SB44

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: transparency, accountability, Justice Department, FBI, Jeffrey Epstein, victim protection, investigation, public trust, HR37, House Resolution 37, Honduras veterans, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, military medal, veteran recognition, Congress memorialization, U.S. veterans, foreign deployment, 1981 to 1992, military service awards, combat support

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 1165, which was converted into a substitute bill to reorganize the Avoyelles Parish court system by creating two city courts, one for Marksville and one for Bunkie, and expanding their jurisdiction parishwide, including small claims and certain misdemeanor, civil, and juvenile matters. The sponsor and supporting judges said the change would better use existing courts and improve access to justice, while the district attorney opposed it, arguing it would not help the criminal docket, could create staffing and constitutional issues, and needed more study. After questions about voting districts, appellate procedure, and minority vote dilution, the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 1064 creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District, with testimony from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the YWCA describing a specialty court model focused on accountability, victim services, and wraparound support. The bill was reported favorably. House Bill 341, clarifying law enforcement officer rights during administrative investigations, was amended to specify administrative matters and reported with amendments. House Concurrent Resolution 64, as amended, expanded a study of behavioral health courts to include additional parishes and a later reporting deadline, and was reported favorably. House Bill 579, the sexual assault survivor bill of rights, was amended to strengthen notice, confidentiality, and funding provisions and then reported favorably. Later, House Bill 1004, which would have raised the jurisdictional threshold for justice of the peace courts from $5,000 to $7,500, drew significant opposition from city court judges who warned of unintended consequences, including different evidentiary standards, possible attorney-representation issues for entities, and added burdens on district courts. Supporters framed it as an inflation adjustment and access-to-justice measure, but after debate the committee voted 5-11 to defer the bill. House Bill 183, limiting courthouse cell phone bans in fee-payment areas, was amended and then failed on a 7-7 tie with the chair voting no. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 451 on ATC hearing notices, House Bill 541 on micro distillers via substitute, Senate Bill 44 on tactical medical professionals’ firearms, House Resolution 37 honoring veterans who served in Honduras, and House Bill 89 requiring a district attorney office to pay certain retirees’ health premiums from its own funds. Several other bills were voluntarily deferred, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.