They didn't do it during the regular session as they normally do, so they're in for special session. And it's why we need to make sure that we're compensating the folks in law enforcement, certainly in our state agencies. I recommended 13.5 million in additional pay increases for our sworn state LEOs and this year's budget. Also more than 11 million in funding for career development plan for highway patrol troopers. And we've worked very hard to do that, as well as increase in the pay of our corrections officers, which is a very tough job. (06:46–06:54)
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