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• <00:26:22.400> primary, To our first in the nation primary, To our first in the nation primary
• third highest in the nation. third highest in the nation.
• healthiest state in the nation. healthiest state in the nation.
• Speaker, every nation has an Mr.
• They serve in our hospitals, our National Guard. They run small businesses.

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• And that puts our country in a very dangerous position as we move forward in this nation.
• Thank you. this nation. this nation.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:03 Bills for Consideration: 3:10 Adjournment: 56:19, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard House Bill 1, which would have Kentucky opt into a federal education freedom tax credit program allowing donations to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) for K-12 educational expenses. The bill sponsors said it would not use Kentucky general funds, would be administered through the Secretary of State, and would let donors claim up to a $1,700 federal tax credit for contributions to SGOs. They argued the program could support public, private, religious, and homeschool-related educational needs, including tutoring, transportation, technology, special needs services, and other school expenses. Several senators raised concerns about whether the bill would favor larger districts with more school-choice options over rural counties with only one public school, creating a two-tier system. The sponsors responded that public school districts could also create SGOs and that the federal rules limit eligibility to families at or below 300% of area median gross income. They also said the program would not reduce existing state or federal school funding, but would instead redirect federal tax credit dollars that Kentucky donors might otherwise send to other states or back to the federal government. Members asked about the structure and oversight of SGOs, including whether they must be nonprofits, how broad their missions could be, and whether funds could be earmarked for specific purposes. The sponsors said SGOs must be certified, serve at least two schools and 10 students, spend at least 90% of receipts on scholarships, and cannot be directed to a specific student, though they can be targeted to categories such as elementary students or special needs services. They also said homeschool families would need to organize through a co-op or existing approved SGO. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And this was considered a free nation, not a nation under Sharia law.
• So in a Christian nation, it behooves us to make sure that we sustain the law which we all know to be
• When we get up north, the Navajo Nation is on a different time zone than Navajo County or Apache County
• Corps of Iran. ...ostensibly by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.
• Democratic National Committee. I looked it up. Brnovich v.

Bills: SB1018, SB1037, SB1568, SB1687, SB1825, SCR1001

Keywords: foreign law, Sharia law, cultural practices, women's rights, marriage laws, domestic violence, honor killings, Arizona legislation, elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway

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• allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation
• She's a licensed United States Coast Guard captain and joined the commission in 2024.
• Through these centers, California leads the nation in a multi-sector collaborative approach.
• This is such a critical issue in the state of California and across our nation, but we want to make sure
• This is such a critical issue in the state of California and across our nation, but we want to make sure

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And I think we have not woken up yet as Vice Chair Barnaby: a nation to see that the very meaning of
• Salzman: we looked all over the nation, all over the United States. Who has great legislation?
• With no precedent at all throughout the nation we wanted to create something.
• If we filed something, it needed to be something not just Florida would be proud of but the nation would
• I won't let my guard down this time. Real quick. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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• The lesson we've learned as a national leader in career technical education is that when curricula is
• Florida currently ranks toward the bottom in the nation in average teacher pay, and many educators cite
• We certainly had our National Guard that was out not only doing tests and then eventually that morphed
• I think as a state that has the second-most veterans in the entire nation living within it, I think we

Bills: S7022, S0178, S0430, S0464, S0538, S0920, S1036, S1136, S1216

Keywords: public records, open government, sunshine law, education assessments, testing materials, exam security, assessment instruments, test items, answer keys, scoring rubrics, item banks, developmental materials, workpapers, student testing, academic dishonesty, cheating, Florida Department of Education, State Board of Education, Board of Governors, Florida College System

Summary: The Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered and reported favorably several bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended to clarify certification exemptions and passed, with support focused on addressing counselor shortages and student mental health needs. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and to require written parent notice and exemption procedures; it passed with support from PTA and other advocates. SB 920 on mathematics education passed after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, end-of-course testing, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools also passed after amendment adding a $15,000 annual cap on coach-provided personal support per team and discussion of guardrails to prevent recruiting abuses; members emphasized the role coaches play in supporting students. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation passed with broad support for giving districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degree compensation. The committee also approved SPB 7022, a public records exemption bill extending protections for examination and assessment instruments to 2031 and clarifying coverage for district and school materials. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools passed after debate over whether schools should be closed or use the day for programs, with supporters arguing for statewide consistency and honoring veterans. Finally, SB 538 on physical education passed after a delete-all amendment establishing standardized extracurricular participation rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, addressing coach compensation at the district level, and clarifying participation limits across schools. The committee recessed briefly for Senator Avila’s arrival, postponed SB 430, and adjourned after recording one additional favorable vote on SB 1036.

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• Now that Secretary Perdue has really set the stage for Florida's vision and becoming a national letter
• regulators, private industry, local governments and academic institutions to position Florida as a national
• I believe that what the state of Florida is doing doesn't just differentiate us nationally differentiates
• The national airspace System as it operates today in the FAA will be providing air air aircastle peroration
• And how far out could you project that to help us make sure we're not caught off guard with an all up

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• Members of our National Guard deployed, families back at home.
• New Mexico has a history of meeting national challenges with local courage.
• took that oath, and we understood that we were willing to put our life on the line to defend this nation
• I think we all continue that oath that we took to defend this nation.

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• Those caught me off guard. You've never done one question.
• So one of the... um, national norm-referenced instruments.
• It's got a list in there that that's the national norm test, right?
• I wanted to make sure, you know, just for clarification, that the contents of this national norm test
• We had the same uniform on of our nation: Marine Corps for me, Army for you.

Bills: SB 3, SB 16, SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, HB17, SB 54, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB192, HB8, HB25, HB26, HB48, HB149, HB192, HB254, HB17, SB54, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB3, SB16, SB2, SB5, SB10

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• Permitting should serve our national interest, not obstruct our national interest.
• That's a national defense issue.
• That's a national defense insecurity. That's a national defense issue. issue. issue.
• And those risks come from nation.
• security, and national security. Mr. Mr. security, and national security. Mr. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Public Contract Code was written to guard against favoritism and promote fair competition.
• The Public Contract Code was written to guard against favoritism and promote fair competition in state

Summary: The Senate Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and heard one bill, SB 1223 by Senator Padilla, after SB 1410 was pulled from the agenda. SB 1223 would require state and county fairs to use competitive bidding standards for contracts and prohibit sole-source contracting. The author and witness argued the bill was needed to close loopholes in the Public Contract Code after media reports and lawsuits alleged corruption and manipulated contract awards at certain fairs, including allegations that RFPs were written to favor a single bidder. No witnesses testified in opposition. Committee members expressed support, describing the issue as a matter of transparency and proper state contracting. A motion was made to pass the bill to the Appropriations Committee. The committee voted 4-0 in favor, with the bill placed on call for the absent member before the meeting concluded.

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• The Public Contract Code was written to guard against favoritism and promote fair competition.
• The Public Contract Code was written to guard against favoritism and promote fair competition in state

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• BRANCHES OF THE MILITARY IN THE CAPACITY OF BEING MARINE AND PILOT TRAINED AND I WAS WITH THE ARMY NATIONAL
• GUARD AND I WAS WITH THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE.
• OTHER AIRPORTS IN THE NATION ONE IN NEW YORK WHERE PRESIDENT CLINTON AND PRESIDENT OBAMA USED TO FLY
• VECTOR IS NATIONAL AND IT'S STARTING TO SPREAD NATIONALLY.
• Bankson: THIS IS AN IMPORTANT BILL FOR THE FUTURE OF AVIATION ACROSS FLORIDA AND THE NATION.

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• Guard this chamber from empty words, hardened hearts, and shallow division.
• One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
• The chair recognizes Lily Fitzpatrick from Hooket, who will now sing our national anthem.
• Caught a little off guard there.
• Caught a little off guard there.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senator Avila is on National Guard duty, making sure that America stays safe. bill.
• Senator Avilae is on National Guard duty, making sure that America stays safe.
• Senator Avila is on National Guard duty, making sure that America stays safe every day, and we commend
• , what the national impacts are.
• It discriminates against them based on their national origin.

Bills: S0006, S0026, S0206, S0532, S0576, S1012, S1110, S1178, S1192, S1758, S1760, S7046, S7048

Keywords: child welfare, negligence, settlement, injury compensation, Department of Children and Families, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met and considered a large agenda of bills, reporting several measures favorably. Early action included SB 6, a settled claim bill involving the Department of Children and Families and the estate of Leila Estrada and Sapphire Williams, which was approved for $3.8 million. The committee also passed a cybersecurity internships bill creating a Department of Commerce program with Cyber Florida, and SB 532, which lets clerks of court retain the full amount of certain excess revenue and clarifies foreclosure-sale procedures. Veterans housing measures, CS for CS for SB 1602 and SB 1604, were approved to create a pilot program and a related trust fund for vacancy relief and risk mitigation for veteran housing. The committee also favorably reported SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics, with emotional testimony from a student and family describing the high cost and importance of activity-specific prosthetics. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 1012 after adopting an amendment that removed inmate emergency and specialty medical service compensation provisions while retaining changes to the contractor-operated institutions inmate welfare trust fund. Another bill, CS for CS for SB 1614, was narrowed by a delete-all amendment to focus on limiting the use of excess fees for new building construction by local governments. All of these measures were reported favorably after brief debate, with some support testimony submitted in writing or waived. The most extensive discussion centered on CS for CS for SB 17, a major Medicaid and public assistance overhaul. The bill would create a Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Oversight, allow the Legislature to retain its own actuary, tighten Medicaid program oversight, update encounter-data reporting, set performance standards for managed care plans, revise pharmacy benefit manager rules, and require DCF to implement SNAP fraud-reduction and payment-accuracy reforms, including photo IDs on EBT cards and updated work requirements. It also would direct agencies to seek federal waivers for Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied adults and expanded behavioral health services. After lengthy questioning and testimony, the committee adopted amendments adding a transitional medical benefits glide path for people who gain employment and later lose Medicaid eligibility, and exempting hospice patients with six months or less to live. Supporters argued the bill would improve accountability, reduce fraud, and save money, while opponents warned it would create administrative burdens, increase paperwork, and cause eligible people to lose coverage or food assistance. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably as amended.

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• An act to amend the General Business Law and the Executive Law in relation to school security guards.
• An act to amend the General Business Law and the Executive Law in relation to school security guards.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection held its first meeting of the year on January 28, chaired by Senator Rachel May, with Ranking Member Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and several other senators present. Chair May said the committee would focus this session on consumer protection issues such as surveillance pricing and the use of technology to target consumers unfairly. The ranking member briefly agreed on the importance of protecting vulnerable consumers and wished the committee a successful session. The committee then considered six bills, all of which had previously passed the Senate. The measures covered school security guards (S.194B), notice to the Attorney General about arrangements that delay generic drug introductions (S.488A), warranties and protections for purchasers of new and used motor vehicles (S.5597), a cap on credit service charges in retail installment contracts (S.5600), requirements for rental helmets to address concerns about damaged helmets (S.6985), and making renewed appearance enhancement and barber licenses and certificates available online in downloadable PDF form (S.7483). There was little discussion on most bills, though Senator May noted that the helmet bill was intended to address situations where rented helmets may have been damaged or consumers may not know their condition. Each bill was moved, seconded, and approved by the committee without opposition, with one bill reported to the Finance Committee and the others reported to first reading on the calendar. The meeting then adjourned after concluding legislative business.

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• A national study on immigration found that people who had legal representation were four times more likely
• Our nation operates under the rule of law, and prioritizing taxpayers-funded legal defense for those
• Our nation operates under the rule of law, and prioritizing taxpayers-funded legal defense for those
• act itself that I told you nationality act itself that I told you about<01:09:05.679> provides
• rails on existing puts very minor guard rails on existing uh<02:06:48.880> officer<02:06:49.320

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committees heard HB 756 HD1, a measure on flavored tobacco products. Supporters included the Attorney General, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, youth advocates, public health groups, and Kaiser Permanente. They argued flavored tobacco and menthol are used to attract and addict young people, cited rising youth and young adult vaping rates, and pointed to public health harms and evidence from other states that flavor restrictions reduced e-cigarette sales. The Attorney General requested oral amendments to correct a statutory reference, repeal a county preemption provision so counties could enact stricter flavor bans, and restore appropriations, positions, and the original effective date. Opponents, including retail and wholesale businesses, argued the bill would hurt small businesses and state tax revenue, push sales to the black market, and remove a harm-reduction option for adult smokers; they urged stronger enforcement instead of a ban. After testimony, the committees took up amendments and recommendations. The chair proposed correcting the statutory citation to HRS 26-38, adopting a Department of Health amendment on disposal of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids as hazardous waste, and noting the appropriations, FTE, and effective date in the committee report. Members then voted to pass HB 756 HD1 with amendments in both committees, with the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee recording one member as supporting with reservations. The transcript then moved to HB 806, relating to fireworks, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying undercover enforcement is costly and additional funding is needed. A community testifier also supported stronger enforcement, citing illegal aerial fireworks, noise, and impacts on pets and kupuna. No final vote on HB 806 was shown in the excerpt. The Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee also heard HB 438, which would create a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation in immigration court for income-qualified individuals. Support came from civil rights, legal aid, ACLU, and law school clinic representatives, who said counsel is needed to ensure due process and fair access to justice, especially because immigration proceedings can lead to deportation and family separation. Opposition testifiers argued taxpayer-funded counsel for people in immigration proceedings is inappropriate, unlawful, or unfair to citizens and legal residents. One law school representative suggested a technical amendment to broaden language about training and education. The excerpt ends before a final vote on HB 438 is shown.

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• At this time, I call upon former Mayor Bernard Carvalho to lead us in the singing of the national anthem
• 59.240> anthem<00:38:59.720> and<00:38:59.960> Hawaii<00:39:00.359> po national
• allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation
• May they be a beacon of hope, peace, and mutual help not just for our blessed state, but for the nation
• and life to those they serve. ...peace and mutual help not just for our blessed state, but for the nation

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• THE FIRST THING WE LEARNED IS THAT NO ONE IN THE NATION HAS A STATEWIDE POLICY ON ANY OF THIS STUFF WHETHER
• IT BE PREPARATION OR SCHOOL HARDENING OR HOW YOU RESPOND AND NO OTHER STATE IN THE NATION HAS ANYTHING
• ASKING PROFESSORS, ADVISORS OR FACILITY STAFF TO TAKE ON THE ROLE OF ARMED GUARDS PLACES AN UNREASONABLE

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• out here are actually her guard hairs. out here are actually her guard hairs.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Minnesota Zoo presented its infrastructure and animal health needs to the committee, beginning with an educational demonstration featuring Aspen, a North American porcupine. Staff used the animal to explain porcupine biology and correct common myths, including that porcupines cannot shoot their quills and that the quills are not poisonous. Members asked about the animal’s natural predators and care, and staff explained that porcupines are protected by their quills but can still be preyed on by animals such as bobcats, cougars, great horned owls, and fishers. Zoo leadership then shifted to the facility request, describing the zoo as a major state attraction and education center with about 1.4 to 1.5 million annual visitors, nearly 100,000 students served, and significant economic impact. They said the 50-year-old campus is in poor condition, with a third of its 125 structures in poor or crisis condition and more than $78 million in deferred maintenance, creating safety risks for visitors, staff, and animals. The zoo said it is seeking to use the governor’s recommended $4 million for critical life-support and infrastructure needs. The main funding request discussed was an additional $6 million for the zoo’s animal hospital project. Zoo officials explained that the original plan for a standalone new hospital was no longer affordable, so they are now proposing a new wing attached to the existing A Building hospital. The extra funds would renovate A Building for staff, storage, and support spaces, remove asbestos, meet code, and improve safety so the new hospital can function as intended. Members asked about incidents at the zoo, and staff described examples such as close calls with animal enclosures and injuries tied to aging facilities and outdated equipment. No vote or formal action was taken in the transcript.