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HB0201 GROVE An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for preliminary provisions, for taxation, for fiscal affairs and for Commonwealth budge... HB0210 PHILLIPS-HILL An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for budget implementation. HB0218 SAYLOR An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public ... HB0221 ORTITAY An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for lapsing of funds. HB0365 MARKOSEK An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public ... HB0398 DiGIROLAMO An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for essential service payments during budget imp... HB0410 WARNER An Act providing for performance-based budgeting; establishing the Performance-Based Budget Board and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Independen... HB0453 RYAN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, implementing the 2017-2018 Commonwealth budget and instituting future budget implementation: in Treasury Depa... HB0672 SACCONE An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for cost savings realized during fiscal year and... HB0674 PRIME SPONSOR WITHDREW An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, implementing the 2017-2018 Commonwealth budget and instituting future budget implementation: further providin... HB1416 PASHINSKI An Act providing for budget negotiations during a budget impasse. HB1422 MILNE An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Revenue. HB1526 SAYLOR An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public ... HB1560 PETRARCA An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation susp... HB1691 RYAN An Act amending the act of July 11, 2017 (P.L. , No.1A), known as the General Appropriation Act of 2017, in General Fund and Federal appropriations for 2017-2018, reducing certain appropriations ... HB1706 RABB An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for compulsory budget hearings. HB1759 C. QUINN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation susp... HB1843 GROVE An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for budget and for financial transparency. HB1929 MARSICO An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, implementing the 2018-2019 Commonwealth budget and instituting future budget implementation: Further providin... HB1940 REED An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for revenue estimates. HB1941 SAYLOR An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for lapsing of funds. HB1942 DUNBAR An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for transmission of budget information t... HB1943 NELSON An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for definitions and further providing for budget... HB1944 DELOZIER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for submission of budget to General Asse... HB1945 R. BROWN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for submission of budget to General Asse... HB2011 GROVE An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for electronic access of information. HB2070 ORTITAY An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, further providing for fiscal notes, providing for adoption... HB2101 GROVE An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for Commonwealth Office of Management and Budget. HB2121 SAYLOR An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public ... HB2139 MARKOSEK An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2018-2019. HB2140 MARKOSEK An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2018-2019; itemizing public improvement projects and furniture and equipment projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Servi... HB2469 TAI An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation susp... SB0181 MENSCH An Act providing for performance-based budgeting and tax credit efficiency review; establishing the Performance-Based Budget Board and providing for its powers and duties; and conferring powers a... SB0225 BAKER A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for general appropriation bill. SB0226 BAKER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill timeline. SB0300 EICHELBERGER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Human Services. SB0315 HUGHES An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public ... SB0526 AUMENT A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, changing the Commonwealth's fiscal period from one year to two years. SB0585 STEFANO An Act prohibiting certain payments from the State Treasury and certain activities of Commonwealth departments during a budget impasse; establishing the Budget Impasse Critical Services Fund; and... SB0615 WHITE An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in taxation by school districts, repealing definitions and further providing for adoptio... SB0651 BROWNE An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2017-2018; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance projects, redevelopment assis... SB0697 BROWNE An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2017-2018. SB0769 HUTCHINSON An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for 2017-2018 budget implementation for the Executive Department. SB0830 DINNIMAN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for General Assembly general appropriation proce... SB0980 HUGHES An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public ... SB0995 HUGHES An Act providing for the capital budget for the fiscal year 2018-2019. SB1031 LAUGHLIN An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.789, No.285), known as The Insurance Department Act of 1921, in examinations, further providing for purpose and providing for scheduling conference, f... SB1192 BROWNE An Act to provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public ... -
HB0082 LAWRENCE An Act providing a procedure for the approval of a lease-backed debt obligation. HB0092 GODSHALL A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly. HB0110 WARNER A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, providing for spending limitations on the Commonwealth. HB0153 KNOWLES A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly. HB0253 KAUFFMAN A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reducing the size of the General Assembly. HB0254 KAUFFMAN An Act providing for restrictions on appointment of members or former members of the General Assembly to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. HB0410 WARNER An Act providing for performance-based budgeting; establishing the Performance-Based Budget Board and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Independen... HB0483 ROAE An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for compensation of members of the General Assembly. HB0620 CRUZ An Act requiring the testing of members of the General Assembly for illegal drug use. HB0764 MURT An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for restricted activities. HB0774 MURT An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for statement of financial interests. HB0869 BIZZARRO An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for restricted activities. HB0948 DeLUCA An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for members of the General Assembly. HB1217 FARRY An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for compensation of members of the General Assembly. HB1257 FREEMAN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Department of the Auditor General, providing for audits of affairs of the General Assembly and legislative... HB1258 FREEMAN A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for audit of accounts of the General Assembly. HB1304 MATZIE An Act prohibiting members of the General Assembly from having financial interests in certain entities. HB1416 PASHINSKI An Act providing for budget negotiations during a budget impasse. HB1627 FREEMAN An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political c... HB1759 C. QUINN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation susp... HB1957 THOMAS An Act providing for the requirement of sexual harassment training for members, officers, employees, interns and fellows of the General Assembly and for a periodic survey. HB1970 WALSH An Act amending the act of May 15, 1874 (P.L.186, No.120), entitled "An act declaring what offices are incompatible," further providing for offices of member of Congress and State Legislature. HB2045 ORTITAY An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for members of the General Assembly. HB2100 DAVIS An Act prohibiting certain gifts to members of the General Assembly. HB2314 SCHEMEL An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for members of the General Assembly. HB2469 TAI An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation susp... HB2735 RABB An Act amending Title 46 (Legislature) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for demographic impact statements in consideration of legislation. HR0199 STURLA A Resolution designating April 4, 2017, as "Thaddeus Stevens Day" in Pennsylvania. HR0760 CRUZ A Concurrent Resolution declaring that the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is committed to equal rights for individuals with cognitive disabilities to technology and informat... HR1076 TURZAI A Resolution recognizing the 3rd Annual Capitol All-Stars Charity Softball Game. SB0022 BOSCOLA A Joint Resolution proposing integrated and distinct amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, organizing the Judiciary into representative districts and further providi... SB0065 GREENLEAF An Act establishing the Child Welfare Workers Loan Forgiveness Program for Commonwealth residents who graduate from institutions of higher education and who apply their degrees to careers in chil... SB0136 BAKER An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for members of the General Assembly. SB0225 BAKER A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for general appropriation bill. SB0226 BAKER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill timeline. SB0285 BOSCOLA An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for special elect... SB0401 WHITE An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for definitions; in membership, credited s... SB0425 ARGALL An Act providing for the complement of Office of Inspector General and for report to the General Assembly. SB0464 BLAKE A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the legislature, further providing for the designation of legislative and congressional distr... SB0489 DiSANTO A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in legislation, providing for taxation bills. SB0596 STEFANO An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for restricted activities. SB0725 EICHELBERGER An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for Every Student Succeeds Act State plan review. SB0731 BREWSTER An Act amending the act of September 30, 1983 (P.L.160, No.39), known as the Public Official Compensation Law, further providing for members of the General Assembly. SB0732 BREWSTER An Act prohibiting certain per diem payments to members of the General Assembly. SB0733 BREWSTER An Act prohibiting the lease or conveyance of motor vehicles by the General Assembly. SB0734 BREWSTER An Act prohibiting certain gifts to members of the General Assembly. SB0781 BROOKS An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for person with disability plate and placard. SB0830 DINNIMAN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for General Assembly general appropriation proce... SB0903 FOLMER An Act providing for the expiration of certain State-mandated health care insurance benefits and the provisions of certain acts that impose mandatory covered providers and covered persons; and re... SB0904 FOLMER An Act providing for the expiration of certain State-mandated health care insurance benefits and the provisions of certain acts that impose mandatory covered providers and covered persons on qual... SB0956 LAUGHLIN An Act amending the act of July 2, 2013 (P.L.255, No.46), known as the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund Act, providing for annual report to General Assembly. SB1018 WAGNER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Office of State Inspector General, further providing for powers, purpose and duties. SB1020 WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for disclosure of Federal income tax returns by certain candidates. SB1060 BOSCOLA A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for congressional districts and further providing for the Legislative Reappor... SB1267 BOSCOLA A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing the use of initiative and referendum as powers reserved to the people. -
HB0082 LAWRENCE An Act providing a procedure for the approval of a lease-backed debt obligation. HB0410 WARNER An Act providing for performance-based budgeting; establishing the Performance-Based Budget Board and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Independen... HB0499 DAVIS An Act amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United St... HB0649 EMRICK A Supplement to the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), entitled "An act providing for joint action by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey in the administration, ope... HB0650 EMRICK An Act amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, providing for veto power by the Governor over certain actions. HB0652 EMRICK An Act amending the act of June 25, 1931 (P.L.1352, No.332), referred to as the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Compact, providing for veto power by the Governor over certain actions; further pr... HB0875 KINSEY An Act relating to the delivery of services and programs to persons with disabilities; conferring powers and duties on the Office of the Governor; establishing the Office for People with Disabili... HB1416 PASHINSKI An Act providing for budget negotiations during a budget impasse. HB1759 C. QUINN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation susp... HB1762 BOBACK An Act amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United St... HB1896 MALONEY An Act amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United St... HB2469 TAI An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill compensation susp... HB2479 COOK An Act amending Title 72 (Taxation and Fiscal Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for preliminary provisions, for taxation, for fiscal affairs and for Commonwealth agenc... HR0363 CALTAGIRONE A Resolution urging the Governor and the Office of the Attorney General to file lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that engage in practices that caused the ongoing opioid epidemic within t... SB0036 HUTCHINSON An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for prohibited co... SB0065 GREENLEAF An Act establishing the Child Welfare Workers Loan Forgiveness Program for Commonwealth residents who graduate from institutions of higher education and who apply their degrees to careers in chil... SB0143 YAW An Act amending the act of July 6, 1989 (P.L.169, No.32), known as the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act, in financial provisions, further providing for Underground Storage Tank Indemnificati... SB0171 RAFFERTY An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization, further providing for gubernatorial appointments. SB0199 HUGHES An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, further providing for distress in school districts of the first class. SB0225 BAKER A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for general appropriation bill. SB0226 BAKER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for general appropriation bill timeline. SB0250 WARD An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in administration of act, providing for unemployment compensation serv... SB0260 WARD An Act amending the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act, in administration, further providing for committee. SB0353 RAFFERTY An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to grant and convey to the Pennhurst Memorial Preserv... SB0361 WILLIAMS A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, changing and adding provisions relating to selection of justices and judges. SB0613 BROWNE An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for the title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, f... SB0625 BROOKS An Act amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United St... SB0671 RAFFERTY An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for nominations. SB0701 BROWNE An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to 812 Market, Inc., or its assigns, certain lands and improvements sit... SB0748 ARGALL An Act providing for public safety facilities. SB0822 SCHWANK An Act amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United St... SB0826 SCAVELLO An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Governor, to grant and convey to Monroe County Municipal Waste ... SB0830 DINNIMAN An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Commonwealth budget procedures, providing for General Assembly general appropriation proce... SB0867 EICHELBERGER An Act providing for a Constitutional Convention with limited powers, for a referendum on the question and for the selection, nomination and election of delegates; defining the powers, duties and... SB0883 GREENLEAF An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal history record information, further providing for expungement. SB0914 AUMENT An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information ... SB0921 BROWNE An Act authorizing and directing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to TCA Properties, L.P., certain lands and improvements situate in the ... SB0934 BAKER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry, its departmental administrative... SB1018 WAGNER An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in Office of State Inspector General, further providing for powers, purpose and duties. SB1020 WILLIAMS An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for disclosure of Federal income tax returns by certain candidates. SB1259 SCAVELLO An Act authorizing the Department of General Services and East Stroudsburg University of the State System of Higher Education, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to East Strou... SR0173 COSTA A Resolution urging the Governor and the Office of the Attorney General to file lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies that engage in practices that caused the ongoing opioid epidemic within t... -
HB0410 WARNER An Act providing for performance-based budgeting; establishing the Performance-Based Budget Board and providing for its powers and duties; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Independen... HB0599 DUNBAR An Act establishing the Results First Project; and providing for data collection and analysis by the Independent Fiscal Office. SB0181 MENSCH An Act providing for performance-based budgeting and tax credit efficiency review; establishing the Performance-Based Budget Board and providing for its powers and duties; and conferring powers a...