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• And so we're in the process. We're finalizing this dashboard now.
• It's my understanding the application process and accepting applications is closed through May.
• Would you agree that I shouldn't be submitting $6,000 and $700,000 requests through this budget process
• Would you agree that I shouldn't be submitting $6,000 and $700,000 requests through this budget process
• A great example of this is FWC, ...still an important part of our scientific process.

Summary: The committee meeting began with quorum, member introductions, and an overview of the Agriculture, Environment, and General Government budget process. The chair emphasized using the committee resource book and performance metrics to review the base budget and invited members to identify areas of interest for later discussion. Members were also reminded about appearance forms and speaking procedures. Wes Gregory of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on agricultural best management practices and water policy. He said the office had updated all nine commodity BMP manuals and added a manual for small farms and livestock, expanded enrollment by 742 producers covering 677,000 acres, and used GIS and data analysis to target areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. He also described cost-share projects, a new field application for enrollment and inspections, cross-training staff, and a request for $20 million for regional water quality projects. Members asked about BMP enrollment, compliance, and enforcement; Gregory said noncompliance is uncommon and cases can be referred to DEP. Adam Blaylock of DEP reviewed environmental grant programs, saying the state has appropriated $2.9 billion since 2018 for water quality projects, with about 1,100 projects reducing nitrogen and phosphorus statewide. He described the Water Quality Improvement Grant, Indian River Lagoon, Biscayne Bay, Springs, Alternative Water Supply, and Resilient Florida programs, including a planned public dashboard and a water-quality monitoring portal. Senators asked about the application window, award timing, and the high cost of septic-to-sewer conversions, with Blaylock estimating a blended average of about $35,000 per home. Chief Conservation Officer George Worthing of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission then presented on invasive animal control. He discussed prevention, risk screening, law enforcement at ports, public outreach programs such as the Python Challenge, Lionfish Challenge, and Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, and early detection tools like the Ive Got One reporting system. He also described control efforts for Burmese pythons, tegus, and lionfish, along with research and partner coordination. Members asked about the most harmful invasive species and whether iguanas may be taken; Worthing said iguanas are open for take, subject to other laws. The meeting ended after members briefly identified priorities such as water quality, recreation water quality, sustainability, sea level rise, and septic-to-sewer infrastructure, and the committee adjourned without any formal votes.

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• decision and add money to this process. decision and add money to this process.
• stand up that new fund and the processes stand up that new fund and the processes that<01:18:09.040
• I'm just confirming that's a general fund impact.
• Kane is compensating them well. process are not the senators.
• It's the process are not the senators.

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• The entire Senate or Senate committee on confirmations may elect to consider an appointment.
• Rejection of an appointment by the Senate committee on confirmations shall be considered a rejection
• The entire Senate or Senate committee<00:02:13.840> on<00:02:14.000> confirmations<00:02
• :14.560> may<00:02:14.720> elect<00:02:14.959> to committee on confirmations may
• shall be considered a confirmation shall be considered a rejection<00:02:19.840> by<00:02:20.000

Bills: HB150

Keywords: improvement district, special assessment, assessment lien, public infrastructure, bond financing, bond interest rate, county commission, tax assessor, tax collector, judge of probate, ad valorem tax, tax lien, tax sale, foreclosure, delinquent taxes, municipal finance, public improvements, infrastructure financing, collection enforcement, property lien

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• Just not enough due process?
• Due process, what do you think?
• I didn't know about the process until this session.
• Um, let's go back to due process again.
• What due process do you have to earn your way out of that?

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• <00:37:01.680> I complete the registration process. I complete the registration process.
• public is not quick and easy process. public is not quick and easy process.
• . process. process.
• their processes their processes uh<01:32:53.760> from<01:32:54.000> the<01:32:54.400
• Um, section C, the adoption process.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That's as basic as confirming the IRS status, cross-checking for connections to the indicted or suspected
• against the feds that is seeking to stop the<00:04:00.319> redetermination<00:04:01.360> process
• <00:04:02.239> being<00:04:02.560> pushed the redetermination process being pushed
• the redetermination process being pushed for<00:04:03.120> by<00:04:03.360> the<00:04:03.519
• We can confirm that. >> Cool. Thank you, Ashley Walker. I believe she put a question in the chat.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We start off as a process of understanding in area interests, where is it going to take?
• And so we're looking for a process that's routine and transparent.
• And we have a foundation that can guide the actuary through that process.
• It's possible; I can't confirm or deny.
• So, I can't really confirm what analyses are happening or not happening. So, let's be clear.

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• issue by simplifying the jury excusal process for our aging population.
• So as you can see, you know, the process is just not working.
• Support witnesses also confirm these protections.
• A responsive self-petition process can change that.
• A child's unverified application alone triggers this process.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a series of Assembly bills, with no formal votes taken because the committee was operating without a quorum and repeatedly noted that motions and votes would occur later when a quorum was present. Several measures drew broad support and no opposition, while others generated both support and opposition testimony on policy and legal grounds. AB 1744, the Clear Labels, Clear Seas Act, would prohibit sunscreen products marketed as reef safe, reef friendly, or similar terms from containing chemical UV filters. The author and student supporters said the bill is a truth-in-labeling measure meant to prevent greenwashing and protect marine ecosystems; Consumer Reports also supported it. No opposition was offered, and senators praised the student advocates. AB 713 would allow undocumented students at UC, CSU, and community colleges to access campus jobs. The author, a law professor, and many student and immigrant-rights organizations supported it, arguing it would reduce exploitation and improve affordability and retention; a few opponents argued it would conflict with federal law. Committee members expressed strong support and personal reflections on the issue. AB 1359 would let people age 80 and older opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note, and supporters said it would reduce burdens on older adults and people with Alzheimer’s or other conditions; there was no opposition. AB 2563 would standardize and clarify definitions of sex discrimination across California codes. Supporters, including women’s rights and reproductive health groups, said it would strengthen and harmonize protections; opponents argued it would blur distinctions between sex and gender identity and create legal conflicts. AB 1705 would require websites hosting sexually explicit content to verify consent for depicted persons before upload; supporters framed it as a response to nonconsensual pornography, while TechNet opposed the bill as overbroad for sites that prohibit such content, though Senator Wiener said he would support it while seeking further privacy-related amendments. The committee also heard AB 1940 on menopause-related workplace protections, with supporters saying it would clarify existing rights and improve workplace awareness, while the Chamber of Commerce opposed expanding the protected-class framework and urged reliance on reasonable accommodation law. AB 1824 would incorporate ICWA and Cal-ICWA protections into the Probate Code to prevent guardianship proceedings from being used to bypass tribal child welfare protections; tribal representatives and advocates strongly supported it and no opposition appeared. AB 2115 would issue a formal legislative apology to California Native peoples for historic state violence and discrimination and place a commemorative plaque at the Capitol; Native leaders and allies supported it, and committee members offered strong remarks in favor. AB 2076 would add nitrous oxide to age-verification restrictions on dangerous online products, prohibit purchase with gift cards or store credit, and increase penalties for large sellers; supporters cited youth misuse and public safety harms, and TechNet/CCIA moved from opposition to neutral. AB 2783 would expand court reporter licensure reciprocity and extend a remote court reporting pilot, with support from court reporters and the Judicial Council and no opposition. AB 1916 would include American Sign Language interpreters in the court interpreter collective bargaining framework; interpreters and disability advocates supported it, while the Judicial Council opposed it, saying the act was designed for spoken-language interpretation and the amendment did not fully resolve implementation concerns.

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• Uh, that person is confirmed by the Senate and is a person experienced in workers' compensation claims
• I think I could probably get behind this proposed amendment if it spelled out that process, if there
• So, the voters have shown that they're capable of reading proposed amendments and processing complex
• I think I could probably get behind this proposed amendment if it spelled out that process, if there
• So, the voters have shown that they're capable of reading proposed amendments and processing complex

Keywords: 958, all

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• I think a lot of it had to do with the whole process and, and the fact that it hadn't gone profoundly
• through the vetting process of the Legislative Education Study Committee.
• So, uh, you know, I've been through that process quite a bit.
• Speaker, gentle lady, um, How long will this process take? Mr.
• Dear lady, can you please confirm the 232 number? Yes, Mr. Speaker, it's 232151.1.

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• While staff confirmed spending compliance with KRS 95A.240, we could not confirm compliance with KRS
• confirmed spending While staff confirmed spending compliance<00:21:14.880> with<00:21:15.200>
• And the signature by testing process.
• the process um the process<01:24:40.000> for<01:24:40.239> relative<01:24:40.719> and
• We have to process it. It has to go through the process. So we have to look at all of them.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:14 Staff Report on the Firefighter Commission Minimum Training Standards and Administrative Spending- 00:02:02 Response from the Kentucky Fire Commission-00:32:06 Judge Testimony on Child Removal-00:42:47 Update on Child Removal and Reunification-01:11:19 Staffing at Kentucky Veteran Centers-01:40:15 Adjournment-02:05:55, 958, all

Summary: The Legislative Oversight and Investigation Committee met without a quorum, so no votes were taken. Staff presented a study of the Kentucky Fire Commission focused on firefighter minimum training standards and administrative spending. The presentation explained that Kentucky’s training standards are built from NFPA guidelines, that the commission currently requires 115 hours for volunteer firefighters and 300 hours for paid firefighters, and that those reduced hours were adopted by removing electives and other non-NFPA content. Staff also said the commission’s IFSAC certification testing for firefighter 1 and firefighter 2 aligns with NFPA standards, but the commission cannot require local departments to train or certify firefighters. Staff recommended that the commission formally promulgate regulations establishing the reduced training hours and work with KCTCS to better separate administrative costs for certain programs so compliance with the statute can be demonstrated. The finance portion of the report said the commission is funded by general fund appropriations for State Fire Rescue Training and by an insurance premium surcharge that supports the Firefighter Foundation Program Fund. Staff reported that the commission stayed within the 5% administrative cap tied to the overall surcharge allotment, but could not confirm compliance with a separate 5% cap for specific programs because KCTCS accounting does not break out those costs in enough detail. Staff suggested the General Assembly may want to clarify what counts as administrative cost in statute. Members asked about investment returns, local fire department funding, and whether training documentation is required; staff said some of those topics were outside the study scope and that IFSAC testing relies on chief certification that a candidate is ready to test. Representatives from the Fire Commission then responded, saying they agreed with the report’s recommendations and would work to clarify the 5% issue with legislators and KCTCS. They explained that the reduction in training hours was intended to remove electives, better align with NFPA standards, and address the difficulty volunteer departments have in getting members to complete lengthy training. Commission officials said training is documented through rosters and annual compliance reviews, and that IFSAC-certified firefighter testing is based on demonstrated skills rather than a required number of training hours. They also said the difficulty in tracking the second 5% cap stems from the way KCTCS’s PeopleSoft system records reimbursements as single transactions, making it hard to isolate administrative costs by program.

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• ownability in the pre-trial process. ownability in the pre-trial process.
• Bail can be confirmed or not confirmed.
• <01:39:40.400> Um can be confirmed or not confirmed.
• Um can be confirmed or not confirmed.
• victims through the civil process. victims through the civil process.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Confirm. Okay. Yeah. Okay.
• Confirm. Okay. Yeah. Okay. So Yeah. Confirm. Okay. Yeah. Okay.
• his uh confirmation hearing downstairs. his uh confirmation hearing downstairs.
• And I confirm that's everything on this agenda. Let me go back to HB 1156.
• Confirm that we just did that. I believe HB 1156.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Senators, we will be taking a vote on the confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette M. Nunes.
• Seeing none, is there a motion to recommend confirmation? Thank you very much, Senator Truenow.
• Senator Truenow moves to recommend the confirmation. Thank you very much, Senator Truenow.
• And by your vote, the confirmation of Lieutenant Governor... Vice Chair Collins? Chair Wright.
• And by your vote, the confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette M.

Summary: The Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard one item: confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Jeanette M. Nunes as chair of the Board of Directors of Space Florida. Nunes was not present, and there were no questions from members. One appearance form was filed by Ellsworth Williams, who spoke about veterans’ issues, especially the rising suicide risk among older veterans, and described his organization’s counseling, referral, advocacy, and support services for elderly veterans and caregivers. After brief discussion, Senator Truenow moved to recommend confirmation of Lieutenant Governor Nunes. The committee adopted the motion without objection and then took a roll call vote, which resulted in a favorable recommendation for confirmation. Members then exchanged closing remarks thanking one another for service and noting the committee’s work on veterans and military issues. The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee adjourned.

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• <00:04:35.040> we<00:04:35.199> have confirmations which don't think we have confirmations
• <00:36:19.359> that um or is there uh rules uh process that um or is there uh rules uh process
• We got an elaborate rule making process We got an elaborate rule making process or<00:37:41.680>
• <01:07:38.079> that AMC is supportive of the process that AMC is supportive of the process
• We know a lot of time review process.

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• Chair, I think we'd have to confirm, but I don't know that they have an exception to those rules.
• The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board does have an exemption or waiver process for those who are
• but I don't think we'd have to confirm but I don't know<00:20:14.720> that<00:20:14.880> they
• or waiver process for those who<00:20:25.400> are<00:20:25.600> at<00:20:25.799> risk
• and sign a competitive bidding process and sign a contract<00:32:09.279> with<00:32:09.399>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Committee on Human Services Finance and Policy met to approve prior minutes and then take public testimony on the governor’s budget recommendations for human services. The chair explained the hearing format and noted that DHS declined to testify. Much of the testimony focused on proposed reductions or caps affecting disability waiver services, nursing homes, and elderly waiver programs, as well as related fee and tax changes in the budget. Representatives of ARM argued that the governor’s proposal would cap inflationary adjustments at 2%, limit rate exceptions, cap billable days, and restrict individualized home supports, which they said would worsen workforce shortages, reduce wages for direct support professionals, and destabilize disability services. They said the package would cut about $600 million over four years and could lead to group home closures, higher turnover, and families losing access to local homes and services. Committee members asked about real-world impacts and future rate adjustments, and ARM responded that providers have already planned around expected 2026 rates, so a cap would create immediate budget and staffing problems. Long-Term Care Imperative testified against nursing home-related cuts, saying the budget would cap future rate increases, limit health insurance costs in rate setting, phase out closure-related agreements and incentives, and fail to fully fund the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. They estimated the nursing home provisions could amount to a $218 million cut over four years, or roughly $350 million when combined with other underfunding, and said every nursing home and bed in Minnesota would be affected. They also criticized the lack of an inflation factor in Elderly Waiver, a proposed 54% increase in assisted living fees, and possible changes to provider-assessed fine and penalty funds. Members asked about staffing and bed availability, and the testifiers said reduced funding would likely force more beds out of service. A later testifier, Dan Andre of the Minnesota Council of Health Plans, raised concerns about the DHS budget’s proposed increase in the HMO surcharge and about carving pharmacy and non-emergency medical transportation benefits out of managed care. He argued the tax increase would raise premiums for fully insured and Medicare supplement enrollees and that managed care coordination helps members access care and medications. The hearing also included one unrelated, disruptive testimony about the Minnesota Sex Offender Program and other agencies, which the chair redirected back to the human services budget. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving testimony.

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• the governor and council and confirmed the governor and council and confirmed by<00:08:53.600>
• The process of who approves that.
• implications, they have process implications, they have process implications.<01:04:31.440> Um
• But our process is nonpartisan, rigorous, and transparent.
• If if more question, I can confirm yes.

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• <00:07:38.720> with through the committee process with through the committee process with
• <00:09:19.440> if<00:09:19.680> one two pursue a federal process if one two pursue
• <00:09:33.839> that immigration authorities confirming that immigration authorities confirming
• . process. process.
• voice because it we are in the process voice because it we are in the process of<01:03:30.880>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're going to be doing just one confirmation today of Greg Trujillo.
• I'm going to hand the gavel over to Senator Amir to chair the confirmation.
• I asked if they had gotten all the Regents confirmed.
• I fully support his confirmation. Thank you. Madam Chair, Mr.
• Your confirmation is going to be the first thing we're doing.

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• That is due process.
• That is due process.
• This process is complex.
• <06:13:00.400> Therefore, This process is complex. Therefore, This process is complex.
• Now, imagine federal process.

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