On the recordMay 6, 2015
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. (Mr. SULLIVAN assumed the Chair.)
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. (Mr. SULLIVAN assumed the Chair.)
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