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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Capitol. They're here on my left side.
  • Oftentimes, I joke with people when I come into the Capitol.
  • Of the Capitol, I'm surrounded by people with frowny faces.
  • They will be hosting a celebration after session today in Capitol Room 317.
  • And I know that there are many in this Capitol community who will miss him dearly.
Summary: The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances. Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle. The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Jul 8th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so we view this bill, in fact, as a third set of potential damages.
  • And I think it's my view that will continue to be the case, but that's why...
  • And I think it's my view that will continue to be the case.
  • We view those as fact-based inquiries. I appreciate the comment about documents.
  • I view this bill as a remedies bill.
Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most drawing support after amendments or ongoing stakeholder negotiations. SB 29, by Senator Laird, would extend a sunset on the law allowing pain-and-suffering claims to survive a plaintiff’s death; supporters, including a family member describing a medical negligence case, labor groups, consumer advocates, and disability and elder organizations, argued it prevents defendants from running out the clock, while hospitals, medical groups, and business organizations warned of higher costs and added liability. After extensive debate about data collection, settlement reporting, and the impact on health care access, the bill passed to Appropriations on a divided vote. SB 294, by Senator Reyes and presented by Senator Laird, would require employers to notify a worker’s emergency contact if the worker is arrested or detained and would create a template to inform employees of state and federal labor rights. Labor and worker advocates said the bill would help workers understand and enforce their rights amid weakened federal enforcement; there was no opposition on file, and the bill passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 697 would modernize water-rights adjudication by allowing the State Water Board to use technology instead of requiring in-person field investigations; with no opposition, it also passed unanimously. The committee also advanced SB 37 on attorney advertising, SB 645 on peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 303 on bias-mitigation trainings in public workplaces, and SB 464 on expanding pay-data reporting for specified state workers. SB 37 drew support from consumer and legal groups but concerns from Walker Advertising about joint advertising; members said negotiations were ongoing, and the bill passed. SB 645 would extend anti-bias jury-selection rules to certain civil rights cases; criminal-defense and defense groups said they were close to agreement, and the bill passed. SB 303 and SB 464 were both amended to narrow scope and moved forward after several opponents shifted to neutral or removed opposition. The committee also approved a consent calendar of additional bills, all sent to Appropriations.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Conference Committee on SF1959 5/8/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
  • substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
  • substantively similar provisions that require the department administration to place a plaque on the Capitol
  • was late because I, this time of year, realize how much I don't know where all the rooms are in the Capitol
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Keywords: 1183, house
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They were here in the Capitol. It was so good.
  • They were here in the Capitol. It was so good.
  • It was so were here in the Capitol.
  • <08:32:05.920> The<08:32:06.160> question perceived viewing audience.
  • The question perceived viewing audience.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (8:30AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Johns County Day at the Capitol.
  • Foundation, Matt Caldwell, Chuck Hatcher, and many of the other supporters you've seen around the Capitol
  • They come from all over Florida and are part of the AMI Kids Day at the Capitol.
  • But seriously, senators, today and tomorrow we are celebrating Manatee County Days at the Capitol.
  • We are happy to see them and They may be around the Capitol today and you may run into them.
Keywords: 998, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration Apr 14th, 2025

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • SCR 19 substitute allows a replica to be constructed outside of the historic Capitol grounds in accordance
  • testify in strong support of SCR 19, which authorizes the placement of the Texas Life Monument on the Capitol
  • One day I hope to have children of my own and walk with them through the Capitol grounds, showing them
  • I respectfully urge you to support this resolution and help place this meaningful monument on our Capitol
  • Similarly, it would not be wrong for us to commemorate and have a reminder at our Capitol of the miraculous
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Feb 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HR 135 by Darby recognizing February 6, 2025 as Howard County Day at the state Capitol.
  • HR 177 by Slawson recognizing February 6, 2025 as Hood County Day at the Capitol.
  • Up here in the gallery, if you'll stand, we'll recognize you and welcome you to your Capitol.
  • HR 99 by Holt recognizing February 6, 2025 as San Jacinto County Day at the state Capitol.
  • So please join me in welcoming Grimes County to the Capitol. Absolutely.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • We spent many days at the Capitol.
  • To join you here on Dyslexia Day at the Capitol about raising awareness and breaking down the stigma.
  • I think Jennifer may have clocked more visits to the Capitol than anyone last session.
  • When I tell people what I do, either in the Capitol or in my personal life, family members included,
  • That journey started in 2021, so this is collectively our third session here at the Capitol.
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on special education funding, with significant discussions around House Bill 2 (HB2), Senate Bill 568 (SB568), and House Bill 3928 (HB3928). Key speakers advocated for increased funding to close the estimated $1.7 billion annual gap that affects special education in Texas public schools. Several witnesses, including educators and students affected by dyslexia, provided personal testimonies about the impact of insufficient funding and the disability penalty, which penalizes schools financially for identifying students needing special education services. The committee demonstrated a strong commitment to advocate for changes that would improve special education resources and training for teachers, thereby ensuring that all Texas children receive the educational support they need to thrive.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-24

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thanks for making your way down to the Capitol, gentlemen.
  • Thank you, Representative Gander, and thank you for coming down to the Capitol today.
  • And thank you for making your way down to the Capitol, Mr. Strickland. Thank you, Mr.
  • And thank you for making your way down to the Capitol, Mr. Cassette.
  • Thank you for making your way down to the Capitol today to testify. We appreciate that.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 24 February, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Capitol. >> Welcome to your Capitol. >> Senator Hawkins recognized. >> Introduction, please
  • Welcome to the Capitol. >> Mr. President, I do have one other introduction.
  • They are here at the Capitol today for the Mississippi Young Bankers Capital Day.
  • This is related to a claim against DPS for a shooting with Capitol Police.
  • <00:44:07.119> Inn Lunchon will be at the old Capitol Inn Lunchon will be at the old Capitol
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber also welcomed several guest groups, including members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Land Committee, the Stone County Republican Party, Mississippi State University Student Association leaders, the first graduating class of the Mississippi LEAD program, Montgomery County 4-H leaders, and Mississippi Young Bankers. Floor privileges were granted to Alice Marie Johnson and her guest. The Senate then took up Senate Resolution 28 honoring Alice Marie Johnson of Olive Branch, recognizing her work on clemency and second chances after her own pardon and appointment to a White House pardons-related role. Johnson addressed the Senate, describing her personal history, her time in prison, and her advocacy for people impacted by incarceration and harsh sentencing. Representative Kimberly Remak also presented a House recognition in her honor. The resolution and presentations emphasized redemption, justice reform, and Johnson’s Mississippi roots. On the calendar, the Senate passed Senate Bill 3104, a deficit appropriation bill for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, after Senator Hopson outlined numerous funding items. Those included payments related to wrongful incarceration claims, attorney general litigation, a MIMA settlement, claims involving educational television and the community college board, Medicaid deficit funding, emergency management and county disaster assistance, repairs and relocation needs tied to the Bolton building, AOC pass-through and judge-related costs, licensing board and Marine Resources special funds, student financial aid, and DHS income-verification software to reduce SNAP error rates. The bill passed by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 3105, a placeholder deficit vehicle with no dollars attached, and then passed and retained several later items, including Senate Bill 3053 on IHL general support, after discussion of performance metrics and higher education accountability.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session Mar 27th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So welcome to your state Capitol and congratulations on your state championship.
  • HR number 644 by McLaughlin recognizing March 20th, 2025 as Asherton Day at the state Capitol.
  • HR number 612 by Lujan recognizing March 27th, 2025 as CASA Day at the state Capitol.
  • Members, I'm honored to recognize Casa Dey at the Capitol.
  • And our new, I'm going to say new, new Superintendent Matt Smith, thank you for visiting your Capitol
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, in my view, it's one thing for a parent or guardian or quote unquote next of kin to petition the
  • Um, in my view we should not be doing this for minors. Um, but that's the relevance of it.
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  • <02:29:09.200> So<02:29:09.920> I unnecessary litigation in my view.
  • So I unnecessary litigation in my view.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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  • 435 this testimony represents My Views 435 this testimony represents My Views and<00:18:04.400><
  • > of<00:18:05.440> my and the views and interests of my and the views and interests of
  • Capitol, it would be hard to pick out the New Hampshire flag.
  • Capitol and, in addition to being in our chamber, he’s in the New Hampshire Senate chamber.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The hearing opened on House Bill 192, which concerns the Joint Committee on Employee Classification process for state employee positions. Representative Peter Schmidt explained that the bill is a procedural step to send already-reviewed classifications to Korn Ferry and then into statute and the budget. Department of Corrections staff and Commissioner Helen Hanks testified that one Deputy Director of Medical Services position had been omitted from the bill by mistake even though it had already gone through the JCEC process, and they asked for an amendment to add it. Hanks clarified that the position is an existing classified job being converted to unclassified status, not a new position. The committee discussed how the amendment would work and the quorum requirements for the JCEC, then closed the hearing on HB 192 after no further testimony. The committee then heard House Bill 435, sponsored by Representative Don McFarland, which would clarify professional engineering licensure law. McFarland said the bill is intended to make clear that work in IT security, electronics, digital systems, computing, and software is not the practice of engineering requiring a professional engineer license, while preserving licensure requirements for fields such as civil, structural, and building-related engineering. He said he had consulted with the American Council of Engineering Companies and that the bill is meant to remove ambiguity and legal risk, not deregulate engineering. Several members with engineering backgrounds spoke in support, describing the distinction between licensed PE work and other technical fields, and one member noted that software development and regulated software work typically do not require a PE license. The committee voted ought to pass on HB 435 by a roll call of 16-0 and placed it on consent. Finally, the committee opened House Bill 210, which would create a commission to study the New Hampshire state flag. Representative Tom Corman argued that the current flag is a generic “state seal on a blue bedsheet” and does not meet common vexillological design principles such as simplicity, meaningful symbolism, limited colors, and distinctiveness. He said the proposed commission would include legislative members plus representatives of the New Hampshire Historical Society and the New England Vexillological Association, and would review the flag’s history and recommend whether to redesign it and how to do so. He also indicated he intended to add language to avoid costs, but the bill discussion was not completed in the portion provided.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome here to the State Capitol, to the people's house, and thank you for all that you continue to
  • I wanted to welcome her here to the State Capitol and thank her for all her years of service for our
  • We'll have our Highland cows at a booth on the Capitol lawn. So please stop by.
  • The following committees will meet today: Budget Subcommittee 1 on Health at 2:30 p.m. in Capitol Room
  • at 2:30 p.m. in Capitol Room 126.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage. The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day. The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Session Jan 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants is gathering at the Capitol today for Texas
  • by King, commemorating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the State Capitol
  • But today, it's so important as we recognize this Day of Remembrance in our Texas Capitol that it is
  • See, they're happy people; they're waving, they're excited to be at the Capitol Day.
  • Capitol Day. So glad that you're here.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard the daily invocation, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a House message announcing passage of H.C.R. 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period. The chamber then took up several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 8 honoring Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day, a recognition of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council, a delegation from Dimmit County, and the doctor of the day, Dr. Hosey Hinojosa. The main floor business centered on Senate Resolution 15, commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senators King, Menendez, Bettencourt, Perry, Hughes, Hinojosa, Campbell, Hall, Cook, Paxton, West, Parker, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Holocaust history, the rise of anti-Semitism, the importance of education, and solidarity with Israel. The resolution was adopted without objection, and Senator Bettencourt moved to add all senators’ names. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 17, recognizing Sexual Assault Survivors Day, with remarks focused on the prevalence of sexual violence, underreporting, support for survivors, and the need for prevention and stronger systems of response. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 14 in memory of Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesse Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty, with Senators Middleton and Huffman highlighting his service and using the occasion to call for tougher measures against violent offenders. Additional resolutions SR 3, SR 4, SR 5, SR 6, SR 7, SR 11, and SR 12 were adopted together, and SR 54 granting permission for adjournment for more than three days was approved by a 31-0 roll call vote. The chamber also recognized Leadership Frisco Class No. 28 and later honored former Senator Dr. Joe J. Bernal and, upon adjournment, Sergeant Mark Allen Butler of the Navasota Police Department. The Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in memory of Deputy Vargas and Sergeant Butler.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/27/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, Mayor, thank you for making your way down to the Capitol as well.
  • And thank you for making your way down to the Capitol to testify today.
  • Um, and thank you for making your way down to the Capitol too, Miss Hurststead.
  • down to the capitol to advocate as well. down to the capitol to advocate as well.
  • Thank you for making your way down to the Capitol to advocate. Appreciate that.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Pride and Progress: The ACT 3rd Annual Disability Pride Festival Jul 21st, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To gather in front of our state's Capitol, it's a really meaningful display of action.
  • "Action at the Capitol where pride and politics have the potential to meet and produce powerful policies
  • >> Action<00:02:35.360> at<00:02:35.599> the<00:02:35.760> Capitol<00:02:36.480
  • > where<00:02:36.879> pride<00:02:37.200> and >> Action at the Capitol where
  • pride and >> Action at the Capitol where pride and politics<00:02:38.160> have<00:02:38.400
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 017 Jan 31st, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Would you please come down and have the Capitol choir assemble for us to sing Happy Birthday?
  • Come, Capitol Choir. I can’t sing either. Okay, Capitol Choir, come on. No, let’s go.
  • choir assemble for us have the Capitol choir assemble for us to<00:50:09.440> sing<00:50:09.680
  • >> Okay,<00:50:16.480> Capitol<00:50:16.880> Choir.
  • >> Okay, Capitol Choir. Come on. >> Okay, Capitol Choir. Come on.
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the January 29, 2026 journal as corrected, and received committee reports advancing several bills. The Health and Human Services Committee reported Senate Bill 17 to Appropriations with a favorable recommendation and Senate Bill 32 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The Local Government and Housing Committee reported Senate Bill 1 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The chamber then handled resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 007, recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month, was laid over until February 3. Senate Bill 004 was also laid over until February 2. Senate Joint Resolution 004, recognizing September 20–26, 2026 as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week, was read at length, with sponsors and supporters describing FTD as a serious, underdiagnosed neurodegenerative disease and noting the resolution came from a constituent request. The resolution was adopted 32-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. During announcements and personal privileges, Senator Amabile spoke about her recent appendectomy and used the experience to emphasize access to health care amid the state budget deficit. Senator Coleman recognized the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Architects for its contributions to the built environment and the state’s communities. Senator Cutter announced a joint transportation and energy hearing on Xcel’s recent power outages, and Senator Sullivan shared a personal remembrance of his son, who was killed in the Aurora Theater Massacre. The Senate also heard procedural reminders about guest introductions and fines, sang happy birthday to members with interim birthdays, and then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

JBC-PERSONNEL Apr 14th, 2026

JBC-PERSONNEL

Transcript Highlights:
  • The letter states that they're requesting five additional State Capitol Police corporal positions, along
  • Five additional State Capitol Police corporal positions are requested, along with changes to the job
  • In doing so, then we went back and changed our request to put those five Capitol Police in there.
  • Capitol Police in there.
  • grounds, to really just secure the Capitol grounds and make sure that we've got a police force able
Summary: The committee met to consider several requests related to constitutional offices and court security staffing, with opening remarks noting that the fringe-benefit percentage had been updated to 40–45% and that the bills already filed would be amended if the committee approved the requests. Item B, from the Supreme Court, requested one new Supreme Court police chief position at LESO5 with no appropriation change; the committee approved it. Item C, from the Secretary of State, requested five additional State Capitol Police corporal positions, a reclassification and consolidation of several job titles, and salary maximum adjustments, along with a $498,000 appropriation increase for salaries and matching funds; after questions about how the office would absorb the changes and whether the new security role would replace a contract, the committee approved the item. Item D, from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, sought to move from line-item maximum salaries to state pay-plan grades, with no change in the number of positions but an estimated $349,000 increase in salaries and matching funds. Office representatives said the change was intended to align with other constitutional offices, address a long period without raises, and improve retention, but Senator Hill placed the item on hold until the next day for follow-up questions. Item E, from the Auditor’s Office, requested a realignment of classifications, salary maximum increases, one UCP claims examiner position, and one UCP compliance agent, for a total increase of $579,468; the auditor said the office had withdrawn a government relations position from the request, that the new positions were revenue-neutral or needed to handle increased workload, and that salary increases were based on market comparisons and long-term stagnation. The committee approved item E, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/22/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today is Capitol Day for the West Valley Regional Chamber.
  • Members, if you could stand up, welcome to the Capitol and welcome to your House. Thank you.
  • Shuttle leaves at 8:30 in the morning from the Capitol.
  • It's Special Olympics Day at the Capitol. This is the world's largest organization.
  • I'm also a big fan of this organization and glad they're here with us at the Capitol, and please join
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and took attendance. Members then recognized several guest groups and individuals, including the West Valley Regional Chamber, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics Arizona, Vitalant for National Blood Donor Month, and veterans and military family representatives in advance of a Veterans Caucus meeting. A proclamation was read recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month in Arizona and honoring Vitalant’s role in supplying blood to Arizona patients. The chamber also heard a declaration naming January 22, 2026, West Valley Regional Chamber Day, and members made personal remarks, including a memorial tribute to Jennifer Marie Walker Skaggs and announcements about committee meetings and caucus events. The House recorded attendance, entered committee reports, and processed a large number of bills through first and second reading, covering elections, education, veterans, health, housing, taxation, artificial intelligence, public safety, and other topics. Several bills were also withdrawn and reassigned to different committees, including referrals to Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, Government, and Public Safety and Law Enforcement. No substantive floor debate or final votes on legislation occurred in the transcript beyond procedural motions. The House later recessed and reconvened, continued first-reading referrals for additional bills and resolutions, and then adjourned on a motion approved by voice vote until 1:15 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026.