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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 13, 2015 LA HB 564 Establishes 5-Year Vehicle Inspection Certificate Bill Passed - House (60 - 33)
May 11, 2015 CA AB 202 Requires Professional Sports Teams to Classify Cheerleaders Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 23)
May 7, 2015 CT HB 6949 Expands Requirements for Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (86 - 56)
May 5, 2015 KS SB 117 Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies Veto Override Passed - House (96 - 25)
May 5, 2015 HI HB 134 Authorizes Rail Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12)
May 5, 2015 NV SB 2 Increases Speed Limit Bill Passed - House (31 - 11)
May 1, 2015 HI HB 1075 Authorizes Public-private Partnership of Hospital Facilities Conference Report Adopted - House (34 - 16)
May 1, 2015 National HR 2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Bill Passed - House (240 - 177)
April 29, 2015 NY A 4958 Classifies Conversion Therapy on Minors as Professional Misconduct Bill Passed - House (111 - 26)
April 29, 2015 NC HB 148 Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators Bill Passed - House (81 - 32)
April 29, 2015 NC HB 148 Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators Bill Passed - House (81 - 32)
April 28, 2015 MN SF 1458 2015-2016 Health and Human Services Budget Bill Passed - House (72 - 60)
April 23, 2015 MO HB 830 Authorizes Cultivation of Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - House (104 - 41)
April 22, 2015 TN SB 1128 Prohibits Unmanned Traffic Speed Cameras Bill Passed - House (74 - 16)
April 21, 2015 MO SB 239 Limits Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Awards Bill Passed - House (125 - 27)
April 21, 2015 MN HF 4 2015-2017 Biennium Transportation Budget Bill Passed - House (73 - 59)
April 20, 2015 MT SB 411 Requires the Closure of the Montana Developmental Center Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
April 16, 2015 National HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (240 - 179)
April 16, 2015 TN HB 606 Increases Penalties for Driving Without Insurance Bill Passed - House (63 - 25)
April 15, 2015 TN SB 177 Increases Fines for Failure to Wear a Seat Belt Bill Passed - House (69 - 22)
April 14, 2015 National HR 650 Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (263 - 162)
April 14, 2015 National HR 650 Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (263 - 162)
April 13, 2015 MO HB 523 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate a Motorcycle Without a Helmet Bill Passed - House (97 - 57)
April 10, 2015 ID H 312 Increases Gas Tax and Vehicle Registration Fees Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 19)
April 9, 2015 WA SB 5870 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
April 8, 2015 MD SB 190 Amends Taxable Price for Sale or Use of Accommodations Bill Passed - House (84 - 56)
April 7, 2015 OK SB 71 Expands the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act Bill Passed - House (51 - 43)
April 2, 2015 KS SB 117 Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 16)
April 2, 2015 GA SB 94 Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65)
April 2, 2015 AZ SB 1185 Authorizes Landlords to Evict Guests Bill Passed - House (34 - 25)
March 31, 2015 NC SB 20 Restructures the Motor Fuel Tax Rate and the State Tax Code Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 39)
March 27, 2015 GA SB 134 Amends Speeding Fine Revenue Reporting Bill Passed - House (104 - 54)
March 26, 2015 ID S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
March 26, 2015 NJ A 4103 Establishes Workforce Training Program for Former Casino Workers Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
March 25, 2015 MI HB 4015 Amends Ticket Sale Laws Bill Passed - House (70 - 40)
March 25, 2015 MT HB 245 Authorizes the Sale of Raw Milk Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
March 23, 2015 ND SB 2293 Requires Rail Safety Report Bill Failed - House (34 - 55)
March 20, 2015 NM SB 94 Authorizes Industrial Hemp Research Bill Passed - House (54 - 12)
March 17, 2015 OR HB 2307 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
March 16, 2015 ID S 1044 Prohibits the Use of Eminent Domain for Trails Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
March 16, 2015 ID H 262 Establishes Standards for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
March 14, 2015 WV HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Concurrence Vote Failed - House (49 - 49)
March 14, 2015 WV HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Concurrence Vote Failed - House (49 - 49)
March 14, 2015 WV SB 286 Amends Exemption Procedure for Compulsory Immunizations Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
March 13, 2015 SD SB 1 Increases Speed Limit Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 11)
March 12, 2015 UT HB 362 Amends Motor Fuel Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (44 - 29)
March 11, 2015 MI HB 4122 Prohibits Additional Funding for In-State Media Productions Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
March 11, 2015 MT HB 297 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
March 10, 2015 SD SB 1 Increases Speed Limit Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
March 10, 2015 NM HB 366 Authorizes State Regulation of Oil and Gas Production Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
March 10, 2015 CO HB 1175 Prohibits Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
March 9, 2015 UT HB 396 Prohibits a Seasonal Prohibition on Wood-Burning Stoves Bill Passed - House (58 - 15)
March 9, 2015 UT HB 362 Amends Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - House (51 - 22)
March 7, 2015 NM HB 235 Requires Consent to Use Waterways that Flow Through Private Property Bill Passed - House (34 - 28)
March 6, 2015 WY SF 145 Appropriates Funds for Uncompensated Charity Care Conference Report Adopted - House (42 - 15)
March 6, 2015 CO HB 1173 Requires Snow Tires or Chains on Vehicles Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
March 5, 2015 MS SB 2585 Authorizes the State to Jail Tuberculosis Patients Who Decline Treatment Bill Failed - House (40 - 70)
March 5, 2015 UT HB 104 Authorizes Cow-Share Programs Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
March 5, 2015 GA HB 170 Amends Gasoline Tax Bill Passed - House (123 - 46)
March 4, 2015 WY SF 56 Appropriates Funds for Study of Public Lands Bill Passed - House (42 - 17)
March 4, 2015 WY SF 145 Appropriates Funds for Uncompensated Charity Care Bill Passed - House (50 - 9)
March 4, 2015 WV HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
March 4, 2015 WV HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
March 4, 2015 AZ HB 2611 Authorizes "Flex Loans" Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
March 3, 2015 AZ HB 2662 Reduces Penalty for Certain Speeding Violations Bill Passed - House (40 - 20)
Feb. 27, 2015 WV SB 357 Establishes New Coal Mining Safety Guidelines. Bill Passed - House (73 - 25)
Feb. 26, 2015 MO HB 130 Establishes a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Bill Passed - House (107 - 48)
Feb. 26, 2015 NM HB 148 Prohibits Smoking in Motor Vehicles with Minors Bill Passed - House (34 - 23)
Feb. 25, 2015 IN HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
Feb. 25, 2015 ND HB 1357 Requires Crew of At Least 2 Individuals on Freight Trains Bill Failed - House (46 - 45)
Feb. 24, 2015 IA SF 257 Increases Fuel Taxes Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
Feb. 18, 2015 ND HB 1430 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana Bill Failed - House (26 - 67)
Feb. 17, 2015 WV SB 6 Amends Existing Medical Malpractice Law Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2015 UT HB 79 Amends Safety Belt Laws Bill Passed - House (41 - 32)
Feb. 17, 2015 NV AB 125 Amends Provisions Relating to Constructional Defects Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
Feb. 17, 2015 SD HB 1030 Requires Motorists to Maintain Safe Distance When Passing Cyclists Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
Feb. 17, 2015 ND HB 1238 Increases Fee on Cattle Sales Bill Passed - House (69 - 22)
Feb. 16, 2015 NM HB 54 Expands Practice Locations for Anesthesiologist Assistants Bill Passed - House (38 - 28)
Feb. 13, 2015 KY HB 145 Prohibits Smoking in Public Places Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
Feb. 12, 2015 NM HB 32 Limits Driver's Licenses for Foreign Nationals Bill Passed - House (39 - 29)
Feb. 11, 2015 ND HB 1259 Requires Performance Audits of Certain State Agencies Bill Failed - House (22 - 67)
Feb. 9, 2015 WY SF 14 Amends Property Forfeiture Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 6)
Feb. 9, 2015 OK HB 1948 Authorizes Monitoring of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (64 - 30)
Feb. 5, 2015 AZ HB 2128 Exempts Religious Organizations from Certain Property Taxes Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
Feb. 4, 2015 MO HB 259 Amends Dairy Industry Laws Bill Passed - House (110 - 49)
Jan. 21, 2015 WY HB 18 Limits the Use of Drones by Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - House (41 - 19)
Jan. 14, 2015 National HR 37 Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act Bill Passed - House (271 - 154)
Dec. 10, 2014 OH SB 342 Prohibits Use of Traffic Cameras to Issue Tickets Unless Officer is Present Bill Passed - House (58 - 31)
Dec. 9, 2014 MI HB 6074 Prohibits Student Athletes from Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (59 - 50)
Dec. 4, 2014 MI HB 5205 Defines Solid Waste as a Renewable Energy Resource Bill Passed - House (63 - 46)
Nov. 19, 2014 National HR 4012 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Bill Passed - House (237 - 190)
Nov. 19, 2014 OH HB 490 Limits Use of Manure and Fertilizers Bill Passed - House (73 - 20)
Nov. 13, 2014 NJ A 2270 Authorizes Certain Terminally Ill Individuals to Use Life-Ending Medication Bill Passed - House (41 - 31)
Oct. 16, 2014 NJ S 998 Prohibits Confinement of Pregnant Pigs in Certain Enclosures Bill Passed - House (53 - 13)
Oct. 15, 2014 PA HB 1565 Amends Buffer Zone Requirements around Certain Streams Concurrence Vote Passed - House (118 - 79)
Sept. 22, 2014 PA HB 1177 Authorizes Cigarette Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 84)
Sept. 17, 2014 National H Amdt 1141 Authorizes Aid to Syrian Opposition Amendment Adopted - House (273 - 156)
Sept. 17, 2014 National H J Res 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Joint Resolution Passed - House (319 - 108)
Sept. 17, 2014 National H J Res 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Joint Resolution Passed - House (319 - 108)
Sept. 10, 2014 MO SB 506 Expands and Establishes Certain Agricultural Programs Veto Override Failed - House (108 - 52)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/13 HB 564 Establishes 5-Year Vehicle Inspection Certificate Bill Passed - House (60 - 33)
5/11 AB 202 Requires Professional Sports Teams to Classify Cheerleaders Employees Bill Passed - House (56 - 23)
5/07 HB 6949 Expands Requirements for Vaccine Exemptions Bill Passed - House (86 - 56)
5/05 SB 117 Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies Veto Override Passed - House (96 - 25)
5/05 HB 134 Authorizes Rail Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (39 - 12)
5/05 SB 2 Increases Speed Limit Bill Passed - House (31 - 11)
5/01 HB 1075 Authorizes Public-private Partnership of Hospital Facilities Conference Report Adopted - House (34 - 16)
5/01 HR 2028 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Bill Passed - House (240 - 177)
4/29 A 4958 Classifies Conversion Therapy on Minors as Professional Misconduct Bill Passed - House (111 - 26)
4/29 HB 148 Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators Bill Passed - House (81 - 32)
4/29 HB 148 Requires Auto Insurance for Moped Operators Bill Passed - House (81 - 32)
4/28 SF 1458 2015-2016 Health and Human Services Budget Bill Passed - House (72 - 60)
4/23 HB 830 Authorizes Cultivation of Industrial Hemp Bill Passed - House (104 - 41)
4/22 SB 1128 Prohibits Unmanned Traffic Speed Cameras Bill Passed - House (74 - 16)
4/21 SB 239 Limits Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Awards Bill Passed - House (125 - 27)
4/21 HF 4 2015-2017 Biennium Transportation Budget Bill Passed - House (73 - 59)
4/20 SB 411 Requires the Closure of the Montana Developmental Center Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
4/16 HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (240 - 179)
4/16 HB 606 Increases Penalties for Driving Without Insurance Bill Passed - House (63 - 25)
4/15 SB 177 Increases Fines for Failure to Wear a Seat Belt Bill Passed - House (69 - 22)
4/14 HR 650 Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (263 - 162)
4/14 HR 650 Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2015 Bill Passed - House (263 - 162)
4/13 HB 523 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate a Motorcycle Without a Helmet Bill Passed - House (97 - 57)
4/10 H 312 Increases Gas Tax and Vehicle Registration Fees Conference Report Adopted - House (51 - 19)
4/09 SB 5870 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
4/08 SB 190 Amends Taxable Price for Sale or Use of Accommodations Bill Passed - House (84 - 56)
4/07 SB 71 Expands the Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program Act Bill Passed - House (51 - 43)
4/02 SB 117 Requires Insurance Coverage for Transportation Network Companies Conference Report Adopted - House (107 - 16)
4/02 SB 94 Amends Certain Law Enforcement Procedures Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 65)
4/02 SB 1185 Authorizes Landlords to Evict Guests Bill Passed - House (34 - 25)
3/31 SB 20 Restructures the Motor Fuel Tax Rate and the State Tax Code Conference Report Adopted - House (79 - 39)
3/27 SB 134 Amends Speeding Fine Revenue Reporting Bill Passed - House (104 - 54)
3/26 S 1011 Repeals Authorization of Gambling on Past Horse Races Bill Passed - House (49 - 21)
3/26 A 4103 Establishes Workforce Training Program for Former Casino Workers Bill Passed - House (55 - 18)
3/25 HB 4015 Amends Ticket Sale Laws Bill Passed - House (70 - 40)
3/25 HB 245 Authorizes the Sale of Raw Milk Bill Passed - House (61 - 38)
3/23 SB 2293 Requires Rail Safety Report Bill Failed - House (34 - 55)
3/20 SB 94 Authorizes Industrial Hemp Research Bill Passed - House (54 - 12)
3/17 HB 2307 Prohibits Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
3/16 S 1044 Prohibits the Use of Eminent Domain for Trails Bill Passed - House (54 - 15)
3/16 H 262 Establishes Standards for Transportation Network Companies Bill Passed - House (56 - 12)
3/14 HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Concurrence Vote Failed - House (49 - 49)
3/14 HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Concurrence Vote Failed - House (49 - 49)
3/14 SB 286 Amends Exemption Procedure for Compulsory Immunizations Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
3/13 SB 1 Increases Speed Limit Conference Report Adopted - House (55 - 11)
3/12 HB 362 Amends Motor Fuel Tax Conference Report Adopted - House (44 - 29)
3/11 HB 4122 Prohibits Additional Funding for In-State Media Productions Bill Passed - House (58 - 51)
3/11 HB 297 Prohibits Texting While Driving Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
3/10 SB 1 Increases Speed Limit Bill Passed - House (54 - 14)
3/10 HB 366 Authorizes State Regulation of Oil and Gas Production Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
3/10 HB 1175 Prohibits Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
3/09 HB 396 Prohibits a Seasonal Prohibition on Wood-Burning Stoves Bill Passed - House (58 - 15)
3/09 HB 362 Amends Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - House (51 - 22)
3/07 HB 235 Requires Consent to Use Waterways that Flow Through Private Property Bill Passed - House (34 - 28)
3/06 SF 145 Appropriates Funds for Uncompensated Charity Care Conference Report Adopted - House (42 - 15)
3/06 HB 1173 Requires Snow Tires or Chains on Vehicles Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
3/05 SB 2585 Authorizes the State to Jail Tuberculosis Patients Who Decline Treatment Bill Failed - House (40 - 70)
3/05 HB 104 Authorizes Cow-Share Programs Bill Passed - House (61 - 11)
3/05 HB 170 Amends Gasoline Tax Bill Passed - House (123 - 46)
3/04 SF 56 Appropriates Funds for Study of Public Lands Bill Passed - House (42 - 17)
3/04 SF 145 Appropriates Funds for Uncompensated Charity Care Bill Passed - House (50 - 9)
3/04 HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
3/04 HB 2688 Authorizes Petroleum Drilling Without Consent of all Property Owners Bill Passed - House (60 - 40)
3/04 HB 2611 Authorizes "Flex Loans" Bill Passed - House (31 - 29)
3/03 HB 2662 Reduces Penalty for Certain Speeding Violations Bill Passed - House (40 - 20)
2/27 SB 357 Establishes New Coal Mining Safety Guidelines. Bill Passed - House (73 - 25)
2/26 HB 130 Establishes a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Bill Passed - House (107 - 48)
2/26 HB 148 Prohibits Smoking in Motor Vehicles with Minors Bill Passed - House (34 - 23)
2/25 HB 1540 Authorizes Riverboat Casinos to Relocate Inland Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
2/25 HB 1357 Requires Crew of At Least 2 Individuals on Freight Trains Bill Failed - House (46 - 45)
2/24 SF 257 Increases Fuel Taxes Bill Passed - House (53 - 46)
2/18 HB 1430 Authorizes the Use of Medical Marijuana Bill Failed - House (26 - 67)
2/17 SB 6 Amends Existing Medical Malpractice Law Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
2/17 HB 79 Amends Safety Belt Laws Bill Passed - House (41 - 32)
2/17 AB 125 Amends Provisions Relating to Constructional Defects Bill Passed - House (25 - 17)
2/17 HB 1030 Requires Motorists to Maintain Safe Distance When Passing Cyclists Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
2/17 HB 1238 Increases Fee on Cattle Sales Bill Passed - House (69 - 22)
2/16 HB 54 Expands Practice Locations for Anesthesiologist Assistants Bill Passed - House (38 - 28)
2/13 HB 145 Prohibits Smoking in Public Places Bill Passed - House (51 - 46)
2/12 HB 32 Limits Driver's Licenses for Foreign Nationals Bill Passed - House (39 - 29)
2/11 HB 1259 Requires Performance Audits of Certain State Agencies Bill Failed - House (22 - 67)
2/09 SF 14 Amends Property Forfeiture Laws Bill Passed - House (54 - 6)
2/09 HB 1948 Authorizes Monitoring of Prescription Drugs Bill Passed - House (64 - 30)
2/05 HB 2128 Exempts Religious Organizations from Certain Property Taxes Bill Passed - House (33 - 25)
2/04 HB 259 Amends Dairy Industry Laws Bill Passed - House (110 - 49)
1/21 HB 18 Limits the Use of Drones by Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - House (41 - 19)
1/14 HR 37 Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act Bill Passed - House (271 - 154)
12/10 SB 342 Prohibits Use of Traffic Cameras to Issue Tickets Unless Officer is Present Bill Passed - House (58 - 31)
12/09 HB 6074 Prohibits Student Athletes from Collective Bargaining Bill Passed - House (59 - 50)
12/04 HB 5205 Defines Solid Waste as a Renewable Energy Resource Bill Passed - House (63 - 46)
11/19 HR 4012 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 Bill Passed - House (237 - 190)
11/19 HB 490 Limits Use of Manure and Fertilizers Bill Passed - House (73 - 20)
11/13 A 2270 Authorizes Certain Terminally Ill Individuals to Use Life-Ending Medication Bill Passed - House (41 - 31)
10/16 S 998 Prohibits Confinement of Pregnant Pigs in Certain Enclosures Bill Passed - House (53 - 13)
10/15 HB 1565 Amends Buffer Zone Requirements around Certain Streams Concurrence Vote Passed - House (118 - 79)
9/22 HB 1177 Authorizes Cigarette Tax Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 84)
9/17 H Amdt 1141 Authorizes Aid to Syrian Opposition Amendment Adopted - House (273 - 156)
9/17 H J Res 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Joint Resolution Passed - House (319 - 108)
9/17 H J Res 124 Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 Joint Resolution Passed - House (319 - 108)
9/10 SB 506 Expands and Establishes Certain Agricultural Programs Veto Override Failed - House (108 - 52)

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