S.325 (Act 152)

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:05 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

New Draft

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Lauren Hierl, Executive Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:45 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:15 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development

11:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk through of Land Use Review Board suggested edits

Jenny Ronis, General Counsel, Land Use Review Board
Sarah Hadd, Board Member, Land Use Review Board

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Mary White, President, Vermont Farm Bureau

9:15 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources
Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission

9:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Committee discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

10:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

New draft and committee discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:15 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Nate Formalarie, Deputy Commissioner, Agency of Housing and Community Development
Corey Parent, Member, Let's Build Homes
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

8:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development
Jamey Fidel, Vice President, Vermont, National Audubon Society/Audubon Vermont
Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Committee Discussion and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Finance,

4:30 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Vote

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations,

2:45 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor, Senate Natural Resources

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Friday, March 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Appropriations,

1:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Vote

Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor, Senate Natural Resources
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Sen. Steven Heffernan, Sponsor

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. John Benson, Senator

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on General and Housing,

10:20 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Introduction and walk-through

Sen. Anne Watson, Reporter, Senate Natural Resources
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

11:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Amendment discussion

Sen. Christopher Mattos, Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, Sponsor

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

3:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Act 181 and Act 250 Review

Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Introduction and Walk-through

Sen. Anne Watson, Sponsor
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

10:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Act 181 and Act 250 Review

Kirsten Sultan, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
Alex Weinhagen, Board Member, Land Use Review Board

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Act 181 and Act 250 Review

Peter Gregory, Executive Director, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission

2:10 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

2:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Alex Weinhagen, Board Member, Land Use Review Board

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

1:15 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Catherine Dimitruk, Executive Director, Northwest Regional Planning Commission
Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ed Stanak, Former Act 250 District Coordinator
Tim Taylor, Former Chair, District 3 Environmental Commission
Neil Ryan, Farmer, Corinth
Ornella Matta-Figueroa, Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement, Land Access and Opportunity Board
Jean Hamilton, Director of Program Development, Land Access and Opportunity Board
Sam Lincoln, President, Lincoln Farm Timber Harvesting
Jamey Fidel, Vice President, Vermont, National Audubon Society/Audubon Vermont

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Miro Weinberger, Executive Chairperson, Let's Build Homes
Todd Heyman, Farmer, Fat Sheep Farm and Cabins
Lilian Shen, Thetford Selectboard Member

1:50 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Josh Hanford, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Megan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

11:15 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Alex Farrell, Commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

1:15 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Sarah Hadd, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board

2:30 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources

3:15 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Committee Discussion

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:50 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board

After the Floor

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

11:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

1:15 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Paul Costello, Retired Director of Vermont Counsel on Rural Development

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Sen. John Benson
Sen. Christopher Mattos, Sponsor
Collin Frisbie, Vice President, Sterling Homes
Gregory Tatro, Co-founder, G.W. Tatro Construction
Chad Simmons, Director, Housing and Homeless Alliance of Vermont
Liz Curry, Principal, Commonland Solutions
Elise Shanbacker, Executive Director, Addison Housing Works
Ben Doyle, President, Preservation Trust of Vermont
Thomas Weiss, Resident, Montpelier
Peter Tucker, Advocacy & Public Policy Director, Vermont Association of Realtors
Matt Boulanger, Zoning Administrator, Williston

After the Floor

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

3:15 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:30 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through and Discussion

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

1:15 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board
Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
Jenny Ronis, General Counsel, Land Use Review Board

2:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Charles Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Karla Raimundi, Director of Environmental Justice and Civil Rights, Agency of Natural Resources

2:45 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Billy Coster, Director of Policy and Planning, Agency of Natural Resources

3:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

10:40 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Charlie Baker, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Michelle Monroe, Executive Director, Vermont Association of Conservation Districts
Denise Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Council on Rural Development

2:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kati Gallagher, Sustainable Communities Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Jon Groveman, Policy and Water Program Director, Vermont Natural Resources Council
Brooke Dingledine, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
Sarah Hadd, Board Member, Land Use Review Board

4:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Hadd, Board Member, Land Use Review Board

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through and Vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Sarah Hadd, Board Member, Land Use Review Board
Peter Gill, Executive Director, Land Use Review Board

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

2:05 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Appropriations,

10:10 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Walk-through and vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Ted Barnett, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Rep. Amy Sheldon, Chair, House Committee on Environment
James Duffy, Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

9:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Amendment Discussion

Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
Rep. Thomas Burditt, Sponsor, House Committee on Judiciary
Rep. Thomas "Tom" Charlton, Representative, House Committee on General and Housing
Rep. Herb Olson, Addison-4
Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Amendment Review

3:15 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Rep. Joshua Dobrovich

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Ways and Means,

11:00 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

amendments

Rep. Thomas "Tom" Charlton, Representative, House Committee on General and Housing
Rep. Gregory "Greg" Burtt, Representative, House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Committee(s):

House Committee on Environment,

1:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Amendment Review

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

9:20 AM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Side by side comparison

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Committee(s):

Committee of Conference,

3:35 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Committee(s):

Committee of Conference,

1:00 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Mark-up

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

1:50 PM

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

Mark-up and potential vote

Ellen Czajkowski, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy,

-

S.325 - An act relating to regional planning and Act 250 Tier jurisdiction

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