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• the calendar for the day, is an act relating to human rights, creating an exception for women's athletics
• This article provides for a new school performance report so parents can see how their students are performing

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• Program, and I think we've heard for a long time what an incredible asset it is, not just to the students
• There is such a regimented structure for all of the students, and hopefully you all get something out
• Students directly in the legislative process, the program provides an unparalleled opportunity for the
• Additionally, under federal law, students experience, birth certificate is unavailable.
• Yeah, that's really, I mean, it does matter how old they are, athletically speaking, That's really, I

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Today, these students are not just visiting, they are participating.
• ><c> not</c><00:01:54.160><c> just</c> Today, these students are not just Today, these students are not
• ,</c> pride in that school, in its students, pride in that school, in its students, its<00:09:27.680>
• Instead, the athletic director position.
• That is not a reflection of our students' potential, because we know our students can succeed, but it

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And we do well in athletics too: the 2025 Women's Track and Field Southwestern Athletic Conference Outdoor
• And we do well in athletics too.
• NCLEX with high student loan debts.
• Shortage, but it leaves students who are unable to pass the NCLEX with high student loan debts and no
• And a first-year student retention rate of 97%.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24. The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7. The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.

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• So a student registers to vote as a new student in Florida who's living here, who is an FSU student.
• student ID rather than a Florida driver's license, and we have a lot of out-of-state students.
• student ID rather than a Florida driver's license, and we have a lot of out-of-state students.
• I am the climate justice organizer for Florida Student Power. I am an out-of-state student.
• It's anti-student. It's anti-student. It's anti-... ...anti-rural community. It's anti-student.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 1342, a transit-oriented development bill intended to expand housing near fixed transit corridors. The sponsor said the measure builds on the Live Local Act by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging private investment around transit investments. An amendment was adopted that narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and exempted certain sensitive areas including military installations and environmentally sensitive lands. Supporters argued the bill would increase housing supply and maximize the return on state transit spending, while local government groups and other opponents warned it would preempt local zoning, impose uniform density rules, and create infrastructure, evacuation, and public input concerns. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1334, an elections bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship in certain voter registration and verification processes, update candidate qualification rules, require U.S. citizen markers on driver licenses and ID cards, and clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method. Two technical amendments were adopted. The sponsor said the bill would streamline verification by allowing agencies to rely on Real ID and DHSMV records, reduce duplicate documentation, and improve communication between state systems. Senators questioned the fiscal impact, data-sharing procedures, storage of sensitive documents, effects on students, disabled voters, and people without driver licenses or Real IDs. A large number of public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled people, low-income residents, naturalized citizens, and people with name changes, while a smaller number supported it as an election integrity measure. The bill was ultimately not finished in the portion of the transcript provided, but the committee continued taking testimony and questions. Later, the committee took up CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. A strike-all amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version and authorize FDOT to fund vertiports and charging systems as part of public-private partnerships, including up to 80% of the non-federal share when federal funds are available and up to 100% if FDOT elects to do so. The sponsor framed the bill as helping Florida lead in advanced air mobility, and the measure was reported favorably with support from industry and local government representatives. Finally, the committee heard SB 174, which would designate a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and direct FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The sponsor said the designation was tied to Turning Point USA activity at FIU and civic engagement. Several senators objected in debate, arguing Kirk was divisive and that the state should reserve road memorials for figures more broadly deserving of honor; others defended the designation as symbolic and non-regulatory. The transcript ends during the sponsor’s closing remarks, before a final vote is shown.

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• to tailor it to best serve their students.
• School districts, students can self-drop out at the age of 16, and those students do not have an opportunity
• Corey Eisenson, a student at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Corey Eisenson, a student at Miami Palmetto
• And at 7 o'clock in the morning, for our students that are working or athletic or doing other things,
• We want to work together to do the best we can for our students and every one of our students.

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and heard four bills. CS/HB 1145 on workforce education clarified that public charter schools may receive CAP grant funds, expanded the number of college system money-back programs from three to six, and standardized eligibility rules while allowing institutions some flexibility. Supporters said it would help students access career training without adding new funding in the bill. The committee also heard CS/HB 1079, which expands dropout retrieval program eligibility to any individual who has withdrawn from high school and is not engaged in education, while resolving statutory conflicts about program structure; some members raised concerns about FERPA, student privacy, and third-party funding, but the bill was reported favorably despite one no vote from Rep. Valdes. The committee then considered HB 251, which would designate January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and supporters described the bill as a response to rising antisemitism and emphasized education, remembrance, and opposition to hate. Testimony came from a Miami-Dade school board member, a student, and other supporters, and members spoke strongly in favor of the measure. The bill was reported favorably with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard CS/HB 261 on middle and high school start times. The bill revises the earlier mandated later-start-time law by allowing districts to comply through a report to DOE detailing start times, planning efforts, public input, and impacts, rather than requiring immediate uniform implementation. Supporters from small school districts, Miami-Dade, PTA, and other organizations said the change preserves the health goal while giving districts flexibility to address transportation, dual enrollment, athletics, and staffing constraints. Members debated the need for parental involvement and detailed reporting, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a unanimous vote.

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• Uh what that does is allows us to protect the young athletes uh the adult athletes as well as our visitors
• Uh what that does is allows us to protect the young athletes uh the adult athletes as well as our visitors
• Uh what that does is allows us to protect the young athletes, the adult athletes, as well as our visitors
• Uh what that does is allows us to protect the young athletes, the adult athletes, as well as our visitors
• the young athletes uh the adult<00:03:44.799><c> athletes</c><00:03:45.360><c> as</c><00:03:45.599><

Committee: Senate State & Local Government

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:07 Attendance Roll Call: 00:14 SB 68 Discussion 01:21 SB 68 Vote 04:40 SB 20 Discussion 05:34 SB 20 Vote 08:12 Adjournment: 09:15, 958, all

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• We've seen food banks, challenged student housing, and most recently playground equipment in a neighborhood
• Madam Chair, Chris McKeeley, on behalf of Athletics Baseball Group, in respectful opposition.
• Madam Chair, Chris McKeeley, on behalf of Athletics Baseball Group, in respectful opposition.

Committee: Senate Environmental Quality

Summary: The Senate Committee on Environmental Quality heard four bills. SB 299 by Senator Cabaldon would extend a CEQA exemption for child care facilities to those located in residential zones, with committee amendments adding guardrails excluding sites on protected lands and within 3,200 feet of oil wells or refineries. Support came from child care, local government, planning, county, and rural county groups; one environmental opposition witness raised concerns about broader CEQA issues. Members generally praised the bill as a needed correction to last year’s CEQA changes and noted its importance for child care access and community-serving facilities. SB 58 by Senator Padilla would update the state’s approach to hydrogen sulfide by strengthening monitoring and response standards based on current science and public health impacts, especially in the Tijuana River Valley and Salton Sea areas. Testimony in support emphasized serious undercounting of exposures and health harms in low-income, Latino, Indigenous, and immigrant communities; air district representatives said they would review amendments, while business and industry witnesses expressed concern about late amendments and possible implications for geothermal operations. The committee discussed the bill as a statewide framework rather than a district-specific response, and the author accepted committee amendments. SB 811 by Senator Caballero would create a statutory framework for regulating metal shredding facilities, clarifying DTSC enforcement authority and incorporating prior negotiated environmental justice and fire-safety amendments. Supporters from the recycling industry and labor said the bill would reduce legal uncertainty, protect jobs, and preserve an important circular-economy sector; opponents from community, environmental, school, and local government groups argued it weakened hazardous waste protections and did not adequately address pollution and fire risks, especially in West Oakland. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand California’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries such as e-bike and outdoor equipment batteries; local governments and recycling groups supported it as a common-sense response to fire and disposal problems, while one battery recycler sought further discussion on implementation. All four bills were voted out of committee and sent to Appropriations, with SB 58, SB 299, and SB 811 passing unanimously and SB 501 passing on a 5-2 vote after additional members joined the committee.

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• We've seen food banks, challenged student housing, and most recently playground equipment in a neighborhood
• Madam Chair, Chris McKeeley, on behalf of Athletics Baseball Group, in respectful opposition.
• Madam Chair, Chris McKeeley, on behalf of Athletics Baseball Group, in respectful opposition.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Environmental Quality heard four bills focused on environmental regulation and public health. SB 299 by Senator Cabaldon would extend a CEQA exemption to child care facilities in residential zones, with committee amendments adding guardrails to exclude sites on natural/protected lands and within 3,200 feet of oil wells or refineries. Support came from child care, planning, local government, and county groups, while one wildlife/plant organization opposed. Members emphasized the need for more child care access and noted the bill was a narrow fix to last year’s CEQA legislation. The committee later voted the bill out on a 7-0 vote. SB 58 by Senator Padilla would update California’s hydrogen sulfide standards and response framework, citing outdated rules and monitoring gaps in the Tijuana River Valley and Salton Sea areas. Testimony from UCLA and community advocates described health impacts and undercounted exceedances, while air district representatives and business interests raised concerns about the scope and timing of the proposal. The committee accepted amendments and advanced the bill on a 7-0 vote. SB 811 by Senator Caballero would establish a regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities, clarifying DTSC enforcement authority and incorporating prior negotiated environmental justice and fire-safety amendments. Supporters included the recycling industry and labor groups; opponents from community, environmental, and local government organizations argued the bill was too deregulatory and did not adequately protect nearby communities. The bill passed 5-0. SB 501 by Senator Allen would expand the state’s battery extended producer responsibility program to include medium-format batteries such as those used in e-bikes and portable power systems. Supporters said the change would improve collection, reduce fire risks, and shift disposal costs from local governments to producers; one battery recycler expressed interest in working on implementation details. The bill was amended and advanced on a 5-2 vote. After quorum was established and votes were taken on call, all four bills were reported out of committee and the hearing adjourned.

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• We've seen food banks, challenged student housing, and most recently playground equipment in a neighborhood
• Madam Chair, Chris McKeeley, on behalf of Athletics Baseball Group, in respectful opposition.
• Madam Chair, Chris McKeeley, on behalf of Athletics Baseball Group, in respectful opposition.

Committee: Senate Environmental Quality

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Women now make up a majority not only of college students, but law students and medical students in this
• Senate File 073 is not a simple equal amendment. students and medical students in this students and medical
• students in this country. country. country.
• to share private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and dorms, state grants, scholarships, athletic
• </c> state grants, scholarships, athletic state grants, scholarships, athletic opportunities,<00:51:22.000

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:26:23.039><c> color,</c><00:26:23.520><c> 72%</c> students. 80% are students of color, 72% students
• </c> students was at school. students was at school.
• </c> 790 students gone. Then 1,214. 790 students gone. Then 1,214.
• talk to students.
• while the students up for their students while the students keep<01:24:57.520><c> showing</c><01:24:

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Do pass out with to provide eligibility for part-time students taking at least nine units.
• AB 1380, El Hawari, formerly incarcerated. students act do pass out on a b-roll call.
• It would be 1098 Phuong pregnant undergraduate students do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 602, Haney, student code of.
• AB 932, Irwin Community Youth Athletics Program do pass out on a roll call.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Some of it is because of the student that they are.
• to students coming from Kansas to be students at that school?
• So that school has determined it costs X number of dollars per student to educate students.
• What I'm trying to get to is, Per student to educate students.
• And the hundreds, if not thousands, of students, considering there are 900,000 public school students

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So it's going to start with the athletic director. Then you're going to hire the basketball coach.
• There was never any talk about athletic teams, but that's where it's headed.
• It was in the local newspaper advertising for an athletic director.
• There was never any talk about athletic teams, but that's where it's headed.
• There was never any talk about athletic teams, but that's where it's headed.

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and received messages from the Governor and Senate on bills signed, enrolled, and transmitted. Several committee reports were read, including bills and resolutions advanced to second or third reading, and House Resolution 28 and multiple appropriations and policy bills were introduced and referred. The House also recessed and later resumed business, continuing with messages and committee reports before moving into floor action on selected bills. A major floor debate centered on House Bill 725, which would have allowed cities to join the Idaho State Health Insurance Pool. Supporters argued it would give cities access to a larger, more stable risk pool, lower premiums, and reduce property tax pressure, while opponents warned it could create adverse selection, raise costs for state employees, and expand state administrative burdens. After extended debate, the House rejected HB 725 by a vote of 30-40 and held it at the Chief Clerk’s office. The House then passed House Bill 660, a measure requiring local law enforcement to collect and report twice-yearly counts of arrested individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States. Supporters said it was a limited reporting requirement aimed at understanding costs to taxpayers, while opponents raised concerns about unclear procedures, added burdens on law enforcement, and questionable fiscal assumptions. The bill passed 40-30 and was transmitted to the Senate. The House also took up several budget enhancement bills under suspended rules. House Bills 905, 906, 907, 908, and 909 all passed, covering enhancements for the State Board of Education, community colleges, career technical education, the Military Division, and the Secretary of State. Debate on these bills focused on whether the additions were true restorations or budget growth, the use of one-time funds and federal grants, and concerns about higher education priorities and fiscal restraint.

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• are</c> Outside Kentucky, whose states are members of this compact, is essential to ensuring that students
• Meagher is one of the greatest athletes in Kentucky history and definitely a defining figure in American
• for excellence in women's swimming and remains a powerful symbol of Kentucky's ability to shape athletes
• Meagher is one of the greatest athletes in Kentucky history and definitely a defining figure in American
• for excellence in women's swimming and remains a powerful symbol of Kentucky's ability to shape athletes

Keywords: 958, all

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• I'm also the student who wrote this bill.
• But the students I am most concerned about are not... ...at the highest level of student robotics in
• But the students that I am most concerned about are not on that plane.
• We need to invest in these students, and House Bill 3359 gives us that reason.
• He was our school's first three-sport all-state athlete.

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• </c> student at Mount Brook High School. student at Mount Brook High School.
• </c> away from from students. I yield back. away from from students. I yield back.
• and</c><07:33:48.160><c> community</c> join students, families, and community join students, families
• Nman Athletic Fund at the James E.
• There were something like 165 students here on valid student visas who had been arrested with no due

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It divides it by where the students are through the formula of full-time equivalent students.
• Some very well-behaved students, I might add. Some very well-behaved students, I might add.
• You're going to help educate a student from Kansas if that school is open to students coming from Kansas
• to be students at that school.
• So that school has determined it costs X number of dollars per student to educate students.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal, and numerous introductions of visiting groups and guests, including schoolchildren, Republican women’s organizations, county commissioners, and family members of legislators. Members also suspended House Rule 98 to allow baseball apparel in celebration of opening day, with the motion passing 118-22. The chamber then took up the state budget bills. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2002, covering elementary and secondary education and child care, drew the most debate. Supporters said it maintained record funding for the foundation formula, transportation, and early childhood programs, while critics argued it still fell short of fully funding the formula and underfunded child care subsidies by about $51 million. After extended debate over statutory obligations, school funding, and child care policy, the bill passed 85-70. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2003, the higher education and workforce development budget, also prompted substantial debate over a proposed shift to an FTE-based funding model for colleges and universities. Supporters called it a fairer, more equitable system that follows students and encourages efficiency, while opponents warned it would sharply reduce funding for some institutions, including community colleges and regional universities. The bill passed 83-66. The House then passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2004, covering revenue and transportation, 91-50, despite objections over a public transit cut and constitutional concerns raised about MoDOT appropriations. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2005, the Office of Administration and employee benefits budget, passed overwhelmingly after members discussed state worker compensation, deferred compensation, and benefits funding. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2006, covering agriculture, natural resources, and conservation, passed 133-17 after members highlighted restored funding for agriculture business development and food insecurity grants, while others criticized cuts to natural resources and parks funding. The chamber then moved on to House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2007, covering economic development, commerce and insurance, and labor and industrial relations, with the budget chair introducing the bill and outlining its major departmental appropriations.

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• It's designed as an experimental co-curricular opportunity for high achieving undergrad students to deepen
• undergrad</c> opportunity for high achieving undergrad opportunity for high achieving undergrad students
• to deepen their economic and students to deepen their economic and civic<00:06:14.400><c> leadership
• Senate File 53, Keeping Amateurism in High School Athletics.
• ,</c><00:51:00.400><c> and</c> Amateurism in High School Athletics, and Amateurism in High School Athletics

Keywords: 916, all