SIXTY FOURTH LEGISLATURE - REGULAR SESSION

 

 

THIRTIETH  DAY

 

 

House Chamber, Olympia, Tuesday, February 10, 2015

 


The House was called to order at 9:55 a.m. by the Speaker (Representative Orwall presiding).

 

Reading of the Journal of the previous day was dispensed with and it was ordered to stand approved.

 

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

February 10, 2015

 

MR. SPEAKER:

 

The President has signed:

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401

and the same is herewith transmitted.

Hunter G. Goodman, Secretary

 

There being no objection, the House advanced to the fourth order of business.

 

INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING

 

HB 2056  by Representatives Sawyer, Ormsby, Pollet and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to tribal-state relations regarding fish and wildlife; amending RCW 77.04.055; and adding a new section to chapter 77.04 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs.

 

HB 2057  by Representatives Farrell, Fitzgibbon, Kagi, Walkinshaw and Pollet

 

AN ACT Relating to directing the department of ecology to conduct a study of light pollution that provides recommendations to the legislature on policy options to reduce light pollution; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Environment.

 

HB 2058  by Representatives Moscoso, Walsh and Appleton

 

AN ACT Relating to medical use of cannabis; amending RCW 69.51A.010 and 69.51A.050; adding new sections to chapter 69.51A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Commerce & Gaming.

 

HB 2059  by Representatives Peterson, Dunshee, Fey, Stanford and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to a county property tax exemption for energy efficient construction; and adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Local Government.

 

HB 2060  by Representatives Jinkins and Ormsby

 

AN ACT Relating to timeliness of competency evaluation and restoration services; and amending RCW 10.77.068.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 2061  by Representatives Short and Kretz

 

AN ACT Relating to authorizing county legislative authorities to approve certain group B water systems based upon their delivery of water meeting safe drinking water standards; amending RCW 43.20.050; and adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Environment.

 

HB 2062  by Representatives Takko and Taylor

 

AN ACT Relating to increasing certainty and predictability in the land use permit process; and amending RCW 19.27.095, 36.70B.180, and 58.17.033.

 

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

 

HB 2063  by Representatives Kilduff, Kagi, Jinkins, Springer, Hunter, Ormsby, Tharinger and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to the creation of the Washington achieving a better life experience program; amending RCW 43.330.010; reenacting and amending RCW 43.79A.040; adding new sections to chapter 43.330 RCW; and providing an expiration date.

 

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

 

HB 2064  by Representatives Morris, Pollet and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to providing compliance options for qualifying utilities; and amending RCW 19.285.040 and 19.285.080.

 

Referred to Committee on Technology & Economic Development.

 

HB 2065  by Representatives Cody, Walkinshaw, Harris, Johnson, Carlyle, Pollet, Farrell, Ormsby, Tharinger and Tarleton

 

AN ACT Relating to increasing the health care workforce and increasing health care access across Washington state through expansion of undergraduate medical and dental education, graduate medical education, and health professional scholarship and loan repayment programming; adding new sections to chapter 28B.20 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 70.112 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28B.115 RCW; creating new sections; and making appropriations.

 

Referred to Committee on Higher Education.

 

HB 2066  by Representatives Sells, Parker, Moscoso, Harmsworth, Ryu, Stanford, Robinson, Riccelli, McCaslin and Scott

 

AN ACT Relating to the taxation of wax and ceramic materials used to make molds; creating new sections; repealing 2010 c 225 s 4 (uncodified); providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Finance.

 

HB 2067  by Representatives Young, Caldier, Magendanz, Short, Harmsworth, McCaslin, Smith, Scott, Zeiger and Fagan

 

AN ACT Relating to specifying that qualified grandparents are the priority placement option for children needing out-of-home care in dependency proceedings; and adding a new section to chapter 13.34 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Early Learning & Human Services.

 

HB 2068  by Representatives Young, Taylor, G. Hunt, Shea and Scott

 

AN ACT Relating to the deauthorization of union security provisions by public employees; and amending RCW 41.56.122, 41.76.045, 49.39.090, 47.64.160, 41.80.100, 41.59.100, and 49.66.010.

 

Referred to Committee on Labor.

 

HB 2069  by Representative Blake

 

AN ACT Relating to agreements with the federal government, such as those available under the endangered species act, affecting the state's management of its natural resources; reenacting and amending RCW 43.30.411; and creating a new section.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

HB 2070  by Representative Kretz

 

AN ACT Relating to forest fire suppression; creating a new section; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

HB 2071  by Representative Kretz

 

AN ACT Relating to the impact of appropriate forest management on stream flow outcomes; amending RCW 79.10.120; and adding a new section to chapter 90.22 RCW.

 

Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

 

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s introduction sheet under the fourth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

 

There being no objection, the House advanced to the fifth order of business.

 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1059             Prime Sponsor, Representative Fagan: Concerning sexually violent predators.  Reported by Committee on Public Safety

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Goodman, Chair; Orwall, Vice Chair; Klippert, Ranking Minority Member; Hayes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Griffey; Pettigrew and Wilson.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representative Appleton.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1060             Prime Sponsor, Representative Fitzgibbon: Directing state investments of existing litter tax revenues under chapter 82.19 RCW in material waste management efforts without increasing the tax rate.  Reported by Committee on General Government & Information Technology

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill by Committee on Environment be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Hudgins, Chair; Senn, Vice Chair; MacEwen, Ranking Minority Member; Caldier, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McCabe; Morris and Takko.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1065             Prime Sponsor, Representative Kirby: Amending the insurer holding company act.  Reported by Committee on General Government & Information Technology

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Hudgins, Chair; Senn, Vice Chair; MacEwen, Ranking Minority Member; Caldier, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McCabe; Morris and Takko.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 5, 20150)

HB 1109             Prime Sponsor, Representative Reykdal: Authorizing membership in the teachers' retirement system for certificated employees of the superintendent of public instruction.  Reported by Committee on Appropriations

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chair; Ormsby, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Parker, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Wilcox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buys; Carlyle; Cody; Condotta; Dent; Dunshee; Fagan; Haler; Hansen; Hudgins; Hunt, S.; Jinkins; Kagi; Lytton; MacEwen; Magendanz; Pettigrew; Sawyer; Schmick; Senn; Springer; Stokesbary; Sullivan; Tharinger; Van Werven and Walkinshaw.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representatives Hunt, G. and Taylor.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 5, 20150)

HB 1120             Prime Sponsor, Representative Wilcox: Providing immunity for school bus drivers.  Reported by Committee on Judiciary

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Jinkins, Chair; Kilduff, Vice Chair; Rodne, Ranking Minority Member; Shea, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Goodman; Haler; Kirby; Klippert; Muri; Orwall; Stokesbary and Walkinshaw.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representative Hansen.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 5, 20150)

HB 1168             Prime Sponsor, Representative Ormsby: Correcting restrictions on collecting a pension in the public employees' retirement system for retirees returning to work in an ineligible position or a position covered by a different state retirement system.  Reported by Committee on Appropriations

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chair; Ormsby, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Parker, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Wilcox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buys; Carlyle; Cody; Condotta; Dent; Dunshee; Fagan; Haler; Hansen; Hudgins; Hunt, G.; Hunt, S.; Jinkins; Kagi; Lytton; MacEwen; Magendanz; Pettigrew; Sawyer; Schmick; Senn; Springer; Stokesbary; Sullivan; Taylor; Tharinger; Van Werven and Walkinshaw.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1281             Prime Sponsor, Representative Sawyer: Concerning the sexual exploitation of minors.  Reported by Committee on Public Safety

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Goodman, Chair; Orwall, Vice Chair; Klippert, Ranking Minority Member; Hayes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Griffey; Pettigrew and Wilson.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1285             Prime Sponsor, Representative Riccelli: Requiring critical congenital heart disease screening for newborns.  Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Riccelli, Vice Chair; Schmick, Ranking Minority Member; Harris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Caldier; DeBolt; Jinkins; Johnson; Moeller; Robinson; Short; Tharinger and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1319             Prime Sponsor, Representative Goodman: Making technical corrections to processes for persons sentenced for offenses committed prior to reaching eighteen years of age.  Reported by Committee on Public Safety

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Goodman, Chair; Orwall, Vice Chair; Klippert, Ranking Minority Member; Hayes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Griffey; Pettigrew and Wilson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 5, 20150)

HB 1322             Prime Sponsor, Representative Reykdal: Addressing membership in state retirement plans prior to attaining the normal retirement age in another plan.  Reported by Committee on Appropriations

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Hunter, Chair; Ormsby, Vice Chair; Chandler, Ranking Minority Member; Parker, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Wilcox, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Buys; Carlyle; Cody; Condotta; Dent; Dunshee; Fagan; Haler; Hansen; Hudgins; Hunt, G.; Hunt, S.; Jinkins; Kagi; Lytton; MacEwen; Magendanz; Pettigrew; Sawyer; Schmick; Senn; Springer; Stokesbary; Sullivan; Taylor; Tharinger; Van Werven and Walkinshaw.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1340             Prime Sponsor, Representative Cody: Developing a process to allow pilot programs for health care professionals to learn new skills or roles, use existing skills in new circumstances, and accelerate training.  Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Riccelli, Vice Chair; Schmick, Ranking Minority Member; Jinkins; Johnson; Moeller; Robinson; Short; Tharinger and Van De Wege.

 

MINORITY recommendation:  Do not pass.  Signed by Representatives Harris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Caldier and DeBolt.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 5, 20150)

HB 1382             Prime Sponsor, Representative Griffey: Addressing the delivery of basic firefighter training and testing.  Reported by Committee on Local Government

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Takko, Chair; Gregerson, Vice Chair; Taylor, Ranking Minority Member; Griffey, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Fitzgibbon; McBride; McCaslin; Peterson and Pike.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1464             Prime Sponsor, Representative Hudgins: Transferring public water system financial assistance activities from the public works board and the department of commerce to the department of health.  Reported by Committee on General Government & Information Technology

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Hudgins, Chair; Senn, Vice Chair; MacEwen, Ranking Minority Member; Caldier, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McCabe; Morris and Takko.

 

Referred to Committee on Capital Budget.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1465             Prime Sponsor, Representative MacEwen: Creating a dedicated account for elevators, lifting devices, moving walks, manufactured and mobile homes, recreational and commercial vehicles, factory built housing and commercial structures, and contractor registration and compliance activities.  Reported by Committee on General Government & Information Technology

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Hudgins, Chair; Senn, Vice Chair; MacEwen, Ranking Minority Member; Caldier, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; McCabe; Morris and Takko.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1485             Prime Sponsor, Representative Haler: Concerning family medicine residencies in health professional shortage areas.  Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Riccelli, Vice Chair; Schmick, Ranking Minority Member; Harris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Caldier; DeBolt; Jinkins; Johnson; Moeller; Robinson; Short; Tharinger and Van De Wege.

 

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1553             Prime Sponsor, Representative Walkinshaw: Encouraging certificates of restoration of opportunity.  Reported by Committee on Public Safety

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Goodman, Chair; Orwall, Vice Chair; Klippert, Ranking Minority Member; Hayes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Griffey; Pettigrew and Wilson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1674             Prime Sponsor, Representative Pettigrew: Allowing youthful offenders who complete their confinement terms prior to age twenty-one equal access to a full continuum of rehabilitative and reentry services.  Reported by Committee on Public Safety

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  Do pass.  Signed by Representatives Goodman, Chair; Orwall, Vice Chair; Klippert, Ranking Minority Member; Hayes, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Appleton; Griffey; Pettigrew and Wilson.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

February 6, 20150)

HB 1727             Prime Sponsor, Representative Schmick: Permitting nursing assistants to perform simple care tasks under indirect supervision.  Reported by Committee on Health Care & Wellness

 

MAJORITY recommendation:  The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass.  Signed by Representatives Cody, Chair; Riccelli, Vice Chair; Schmick, Ranking Minority Member; Harris, Assistant Ranking Minority Member; Caldier; DeBolt; Jinkins; Johnson; Moeller; Robinson; Short; Tharinger and Van De Wege.

 

Passed to Committee on Rules for second reading.

 

There being no objection, the bills listed on the day’s committee reports under the fifth order of business were referred to the committees so designated.

 

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eighth order of business.

 

There being no objection, the Committee on Commerce & Gaming was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 1902, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.

 

There being no objection, the Committee on Judiciary was relieved of HOUSE BILL NO. 2043, and the bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

The Speaker assumed the chair.

 

SIGNED BY THE SPEAKER

 

The Speaker signed SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8401.

 

The Speaker called upon Representative Van De Wege to preside.

 

RESOLUTION

 

 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4610, by Representative Vick

 

WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State House of Representatives to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of high school students and athletes; and

WHEREAS, Union High School senior, academic award winner, and football quarterback Nolan Henry was awarded the 2014 National High School Heisman award; and

WHEREAS, Nolan was one of 12 finalists for the award from a pool of 30,000 applicants nationwide, and one of two national winners; and

WHEREAS, Nolan has maintained a 4.0 grade point average and is ranked the number three quarterback in Washington state for the class of 2015; and

WHEREAS, Nolan is a member of the National Honor Society; and

WHEREAS, Nolan is an AP Scholar with Distinction award winner; and

WHEREAS, He was the Washington Interscholastic Association Scholar Athlete Award Winner for 2011, 2012, and 2013; and

WHEREAS, Nolan was declared to be the National Honor Society's Mr. Union 2014; and

WHEREAS, He was awarded the Nordstrom's Community Service award; and

WHEREAS, He was the winner of the Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation Cascade award; and

WHEREAS, Nolan was awarded both the KGW/Wells Fargo Community Service award and the Eristand Character County Community Service award; and

WHEREAS, Nolan serves as a mentor to young athletes and has founded the Union Scholar Athlete Club, which promotes academic achievement, mentorship, and school spirit; and

WHEREAS, He is the president of the Clark County Titan's Youth Foundation and the director of the Union High School football team's Titan's Youth Foundation Food Drive; and

WHEREAS, Nolan also serves as the president of a school group which provides aid to widows and orphans in Liberia and, in 2013, led a group of students to Liberia to help build community developments; and

WHEREAS, Nolan helped raise more than $25,000 for a local medical center's intensive care unit; and

WHEREAS, He serves as a counselor and mentor for the Clark County Youth Football Camp; and

WHEREAS, Nolan was a Union High School Scholar Athlete Leadership Conference Delegate for 2013 and 2014; and

WHEREAS, Nolan was selected three times as an All-Conference and All-District football player; and

WHEREAS, He was a two time winner of the Titan Attitude Award representing the team's highest individual honor; and

WHEREAS, Nolan currently holds 11 team football records for game, season, and career accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, His dedication has highlighted his great leadership skills, commitment to serving our community, and determination to achieve academic excellence; and

WHEREAS, This body recognizes the scholastic and athletic achievements of all of Washington's students;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor Nolan Henry, whose devotion to community service, exceptional work ethic, and academic achievements make him an admirable recipient of the 2014 National High School Heisman award; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Nolan Henry.

 

The Speaker (Representative Van De Wege presiding) stated the question before the House to be adoption of House Resolution No. 4610.

 

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4610 was adopted.

 

There being no objection, the House advanced to the eleventh order of business.

 

There being no objection, the House adjourned until 8:00 a.m., February 11, 2015, the 31st Day of the Regular Session.

 

FRANK CHOPP, Speaker

BARBARA BAKER, Chief Clerk

 





1059

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1060

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1065

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1109

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1120

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1168

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1281

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1285

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1319

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1322

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1340

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1382

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1464

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1465

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1485

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1553

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1674

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1727

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1902

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2043

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2056

Introduction & 1st Reading.................................................................. 1

2057

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2058

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2059

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2060

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2061

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2062

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2063

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2064

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2065

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2066

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2067

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2068

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2069

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2070

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2071

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4610

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Adopted................................................................................................ 1

8401

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