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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
June 2, 2025 NJ A 2390 Specifies that Grant Preferences Given to Municipalities that Meet Housing Requirements Do Not Apply to Municipalities Seeking to Meet Those Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
June 2, 2025 NJ A 3035 Prohibits Vehicles From Being Parked in Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces if They are Not Being Charged Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
June 2, 2025 NJ A 4544 Expands Eligibility Requirements of State's Child Care Assistance Program to Include Full-Time Graduate and Post-Graduate Students Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 2, 2025 NJ S 4377 Authorizes New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to Expend Sums to Make Loans for Financing Transportation Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 2, 2025 NJ S 3992 Amends Capital Reserve Funding Requirements for Certain Real Estate Developments Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 3361 Establishes a Limit on Rent Increases for Certain Dwelling Sites for Modular or Industrialized Buildings or Manufactured Homes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 23)
May 22, 2025 NJ S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
May 22, 2025 NJ S 3928 Limits the Applicability of Consumer Contracts Bill Passed - House (60 - 13)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5442 Requires Board of Public Utilities Members to Have Certain Experience Bill Passed - House (74 - 2)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 3424 Establishes Program Requirements for School Counselor Certification Bill Passed - House (72 - 2)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5733 Expands Eligibility for State Utility Assistance and Energy Efficiency Programs Bill Passed - House (58 - 18)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5432 Establishes Standards for Determining an "Unconscionable Rent Increase" Bill Passed - House (50 - 25)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 4331 Establishes a Licensing System for Cosmetic Retail Services Bill Passed - House (78 - 0)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5466 Requires the Board of Public Utilities to Carry out a Study on the Effect of Electricity Usage by Data Centers on Electricity Costs in the State Bill Passed - House (75 - 2)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 4913 Establishes Certain State Funding Preferences for Municipalities that Enhance Opportunities to Develop Housing Bill Passed - House (50 - 27)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5264 Requires the Establishment of an Automated Platform to Expedite Approval to Build Residential Solar Units Bill Passed - House (78 - 0)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5424 Increases Housing Availability and Prohibits Speculation Bill Passed - House (49 - 26)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 4899 Limits Residential Rental Application Fees Bill Passed - House (49 - 27)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5463 Requires Electric Public Utilities to File an Annual Report with the Board of Public Utilities Bill Passed - House (61 - 12)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 5358 Expands RetireReady NJ to Include Businesses with One or More Employees Bill Passed - House (49 - 28)
May 22, 2025 NJ A 4969 Requires that Boards of Elections have Discretion to Make Initial Determination of Validity of Cast Ballots and Requires Secretary of State to Establish Uniform Guidelines for Assessing Validity of Ballots (76 - 2)
March 24, 2025 NJ A 3540 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Production or Dissemination of Deceptive Audio or Visual Media (Deepfakes) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 13)
March 24, 2025 NJ A 1675 Amends the Standards for Pension Reduction for Retired State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
March 24, 2025 NJ A 3361 Establishes a Limit on Rent Increases for Certain Dwelling Sites for Modular or Industrialized Buildings or Manufactured Homes Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
March 24, 2025 NJ S 3199 Establishes the New Jersey-Haiti Commission Bill Passed - House (63 - 3)
March 24, 2025 NJ A 3025 Exempts Poll Worker Wages from Affecting Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - House (70 - 7)
March 24, 2025 NJ S 2947 Prohibits Monetary Compensation for Mail-in Ballot Messengers or Bearers Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
March 24, 2025 NJ S 3850 Authorizes County Boards of Elections to Extend the Distance Within Which Electioneering is Prohibited Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
March 24, 2025 NJ S 1400 Establishes an Alternative Process for Handling Court Proceedings Regarding Inherited Property Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 3052 Authorizes Final Grades for Individuals Unable to Complete a Course of Higher Education Due to Military Obligation Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 2886 Requires Pharmacies to Share Information on Insulin Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 364 Authorizes Fusion Energy Projects to Receive Funding from the Clean Energy Fund Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 NJ S 3418 Authorizes Preserved Farms to Host Special Occasions Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
Jan. 30, 2025 NJ A 5117 Increases the Signature Threshold for State Office-Seekers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 26)
Jan. 30, 2025 NJ A 5117 Increases the Signature Threshold for State Office-Seekers Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13)
Jan. 30, 2025 NJ A 1682 Requires Labor Movement History be Included in Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6-12 Bill Passed - House (64 - 3)
Jan. 30, 2025 NJ A 5130 Requires the Enforcing Agency to Conduct an Inspection of Construction Within a Specified Time Window Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
Jan. 14, 2025 NJ S 3695 Requires Each School District to Adopt Cell Phone and Social Media Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
Jan. 14, 2025 NJ A 1672 Extends and Expands the Senior Freeze Program to Include Disabled Railroad Workers Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
Dec. 19, 2024 NJ A 4603 Authorizes Commercial Farmers to be Awarded Legal Fees for Defending Against Bad Faith Complaints Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
Dec. 19, 2024 NJ A 4954 Requires Members of Historic Preservation Commissions to Take a Historic Preservation Planning Course Bill Passed - House (49 - 23)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ S 3608 Extends Outdoor Dining at Bars and Restaurants Permanently Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 4706 Amends Previous Tax Law to Reduce Property Tax Rates for Seniors 65 and Older Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 1)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ S 3838 Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (54 - 13)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ S 3670 Authorizes Mortgage Payment Relief and Foreclosure Protection for Certain Homeowners Impacted by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
Oct. 28, 2024 NJ S 3838 Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
Sept. 30, 2024 NJ A 2607 Authorizes Taxicabs, Limousines, and Transportation Network Companies to Provide Para-Transit Services for a 2-year Period Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
Sept. 30, 2024 NJ A 4447 Requires Healthcare Practitioner Referrals to Pharmacies be in Accordance with Certain Professional Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 30, 2024 NJ A 4811 Appropriates $20 Million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ A 2180 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate Type S School Buses Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 2)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ S 3201 Amends and Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ S 2962 Requires Contractors Subject to the Prevailing Wage Law Provide Orientation to New Employees Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
Sept. 26, 2024 NJ S 2310 Requires Transparency on Compensation with Promotional Opportunities and in Employment Listings Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 2280 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Real Estate Appraisals and Requires Appraisers Complete Anti-Bias Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 10)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 3772 Restructures Property Tax Process Regarding Foreclosures and Equity Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3097 Amends Requirements for Certain Projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3432 Establishes Program for Artificial Intelligence Investments Bill Passed - House (60 - 14)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (65 - 6)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 3861 Establishes the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3452 Requires Health Insurance and Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - House (53 - 20)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3407 Requires Payment of Prevailing Wage for Projects Financed Through Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 226 Prohibits Usage by Certain Retailers of Shipping Boxes Greater than Two Times Volume of Product Being Shipped Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 22)
June 28, 2024 NJ A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - House (67 - 10)
June 28, 2024 NJ S 3368 Increases State Laws Protecting Residential Tenants from Lead-Based Paint Hazards Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/02 A 2390 Specifies that Grant Preferences Given to Municipalities that Meet Housing Requirements Do Not Apply to Municipalities Seeking to Meet Those Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/02 A 3035 Prohibits Vehicles From Being Parked in Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces if They are Not Being Charged Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
6/02 A 4544 Expands Eligibility Requirements of State's Child Care Assistance Program to Include Full-Time Graduate and Post-Graduate Students Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/02 S 4377 Authorizes New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to Expend Sums to Make Loans for Financing Transportation Infrastructure Projects Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/02 S 3992 Amends Capital Reserve Funding Requirements for Certain Real Estate Developments Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
5/22 A 3361 Establishes a Limit on Rent Increases for Certain Dwelling Sites for Modular or Industrialized Buildings or Manufactured Homes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 23)
5/22 S 862 Requires the Department of Transportation to Include Information about Potholes and Pothole Repair Projects in its Annual Roadway Pavement System Report Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
5/22 S 3928 Limits the Applicability of Consumer Contracts Bill Passed - House (60 - 13)
5/22 A 5442 Requires Board of Public Utilities Members to Have Certain Experience Bill Passed - House (74 - 2)
5/22 A 3424 Establishes Program Requirements for School Counselor Certification Bill Passed - House (72 - 2)
5/22 A 5733 Expands Eligibility for State Utility Assistance and Energy Efficiency Programs Bill Passed - House (58 - 18)
5/22 A 5432 Establishes Standards for Determining an "Unconscionable Rent Increase" Bill Passed - House (50 - 25)
5/22 A 4331 Establishes a Licensing System for Cosmetic Retail Services Bill Passed - House (78 - 0)
5/22 A 5466 Requires the Board of Public Utilities to Carry out a Study on the Effect of Electricity Usage by Data Centers on Electricity Costs in the State Bill Passed - House (75 - 2)
5/22 A 4913 Establishes Certain State Funding Preferences for Municipalities that Enhance Opportunities to Develop Housing Bill Passed - House (50 - 27)
5/22 A 5264 Requires the Establishment of an Automated Platform to Expedite Approval to Build Residential Solar Units Bill Passed - House (78 - 0)
5/22 A 5424 Increases Housing Availability and Prohibits Speculation Bill Passed - House (49 - 26)
5/22 A 4899 Limits Residential Rental Application Fees Bill Passed - House (49 - 27)
5/22 A 5463 Requires Electric Public Utilities to File an Annual Report with the Board of Public Utilities Bill Passed - House (61 - 12)
5/22 A 5358 Expands RetireReady NJ to Include Businesses with One or More Employees Bill Passed - House (49 - 28)
5/22 A 4969 Requires that Boards of Elections have Discretion to Make Initial Determination of Validity of Cast Ballots and Requires Secretary of State to Establish Uniform Guidelines for Assessing Validity of Ballots (76 - 2)
3/24 A 3540 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Production or Dissemination of Deceptive Audio or Visual Media (Deepfakes) Concurrence Vote Passed - House (64 - 13)
3/24 A 1675 Amends the Standards for Pension Reduction for Retired State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
3/24 A 3361 Establishes a Limit on Rent Increases for Certain Dwelling Sites for Modular or Industrialized Buildings or Manufactured Homes Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13)
3/24 S 3199 Establishes the New Jersey-Haiti Commission Bill Passed - House (63 - 3)
3/24 A 3025 Exempts Poll Worker Wages from Affecting Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - House (70 - 7)
3/24 S 2947 Prohibits Monetary Compensation for Mail-in Ballot Messengers or Bearers Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
3/24 S 3850 Authorizes County Boards of Elections to Extend the Distance Within Which Electioneering is Prohibited Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
3/24 S 1400 Establishes an Alternative Process for Handling Court Proceedings Regarding Inherited Property Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
2/25 S 3773 Specifies that a Client Company is Solely Responsible for Complying with the Reporting Requirements Concerning a Separation from Employment Imposed by Employers Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/25 S 3052 Authorizes Final Grades for Individuals Unable to Complete a Course of Higher Education Due to Military Obligation Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/25 S 2886 Requires Pharmacies to Share Information on Insulin Assistance Programs Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/25 S 364 Authorizes Fusion Energy Projects to Receive Funding from the Clean Energy Fund Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/25 S 3418 Authorizes Preserved Farms to Host Special Occasions Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
1/30 A 5117 Increases the Signature Threshold for State Office-Seekers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (49 - 26)
1/30 A 5117 Increases the Signature Threshold for State Office-Seekers Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 13)
1/30 A 1682 Requires Labor Movement History be Included in Social Studies Curriculum for Grades 6-12 Bill Passed - House (64 - 3)
1/30 A 5130 Requires the Enforcing Agency to Conduct an Inspection of Construction Within a Specified Time Window Bill Passed - House (71 - 4)
1/14 S 3695 Requires Each School District to Adopt Cell Phone and Social Media Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
1/14 A 1672 Extends and Expands the Senior Freeze Program to Include Disabled Railroad Workers Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
12/19 A 4603 Authorizes Commercial Farmers to be Awarded Legal Fees for Defending Against Bad Faith Complaints Bill Passed - House (73 - 0)
12/19 A 4954 Requires Members of Historic Preservation Commissions to Take a Historic Preservation Planning Course Bill Passed - House (49 - 23)
10/28 S 3608 Extends Outdoor Dining at Bars and Restaurants Permanently Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
10/28 A 4706 Amends Previous Tax Law to Reduce Property Tax Rates for Seniors 65 and Older Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 1)
10/28 A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
10/28 S 3838 Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - House (54 - 13)
10/28 S 3670 Authorizes Mortgage Payment Relief and Foreclosure Protection for Certain Homeowners Impacted by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
10/28 A 1848 Prohibits Certain Weight Loss and Dietary Supplements to Individuals Under 18 Years of Age Bill Passed - House (56 - 17)
10/28 A 4429 Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings Relating to Employee Unionization Bill Passed - House (65 - 8)
10/28 S 3838 Authorizes Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to Initiate a Temporary Transfer of Funds in Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
9/30 A 2607 Authorizes Taxicabs, Limousines, and Transportation Network Companies to Provide Para-Transit Services for a 2-year Period Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
9/30 A 4447 Requires Healthcare Practitioner Referrals to Pharmacies be in Accordance with Certain Professional Standards Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/30 A 4811 Appropriates $20 Million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/26 A 2180 Authorizes Certain Individuals to Operate Type S School Buses Veto Override Passed - House (73 - 2)
9/26 S 3201 Amends and Increases Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 0)
9/26 S 2962 Requires Contractors Subject to the Prevailing Wage Law Provide Orientation to New Employees Bill Passed - House (68 - 7)
9/26 S 2310 Requires Transparency on Compensation with Promotional Opportunities and in Employment Listings Bill Passed - House (57 - 16)
6/28 A 2280 Prohibits Discriminatory Practices in Real Estate Appraisals and Requires Appraisers Complete Anti-Bias Training Concurrence Vote Passed - House (65 - 10)
6/28 A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
6/28 A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
6/28 A 3772 Restructures Property Tax Process Regarding Foreclosures and Equity Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
6/28 S 3097 Amends Requirements for Certain Projects under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant Program Bill Passed - House (55 - 16)
6/28 S 3432 Establishes Program for Artificial Intelligence Investments Bill Passed - House (60 - 14)
6/28 S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - House (65 - 6)
6/28 S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 12)
6/28 A 3861 Establishes the Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
6/28 S 2188 Requires DEP, DOH, Owners or Operators of Certain Public Community Water Systems to Take Certain Actions to Prevent and Control Cases of Legionnaires' Disease Bill Passed - House (64 - 7)
6/28 S 3452 Requires Health Insurance and Medicaid Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 14)
6/28 S 3235 Establishes Regulations Regarding the Distribution and Sale of Hemp Products Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5)
6/28 A 3446 Establishes Requirements for Library Material in Public Schools and Libraries under the "Freedom to Read Act" Bill Passed - House (53 - 20)
6/28 S 3407 Requires Payment of Prevailing Wage for Projects Financed Through Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
6/28 S 226 Prohibits Usage by Certain Retailers of Shipping Boxes Greater than Two Times Volume of Product Being Shipped Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 15)
6/28 A 4700 Appropriates $56.6 Billion in Annual State Spending Bill Passed - House (55 - 22)
6/28 A 4533 Amends Certain Sections of Law Concerning Financing Mechanisms for School Facilities Projects Bill Passed - House (67 - 10)
6/28 S 3368 Increases State Laws Protecting Residential Tenants from Lead-Based Paint Hazards Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)

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