Transcript Highlights:

• Let's, without objection, go ahead and take up the two lay-filed amendments.
• When I took my daughter to get her learner's permit at the DMV, she passed the test, and they refused
• driver's license or a state ID, they're going to say there isn't enough evidence of citizenship on file
• They're going to say there isn't enough evidence of citizenship on file for you, you're going to get
• I considered filing an amendment so that I could formally lift up two Floridians who embody the very

Bills: S0174, S1342, S1334, S1362, S1602, S1604

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, transit-oriented development, housing affordability, mixed-use zoning, urban development, traffic congestion, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud, vertiports, aviation, airport infrastructure, economic development, veterans

Summary: The committee first heard CS for SB 1342 on transit-oriented development by Senator Rouson, which seeks to expand housing near fixed transit corridors by updating TOD definitions and applying Live Local-style land-use principles to those areas. An amendment narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land-use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and added exclusions for environmentally sensitive areas, historic properties, and military installations. Supporters said the bill would increase housing supply near existing infrastructure and maximize the state’s transit investments, while local government groups and city leagues opposed it as a sweeping preemption of local zoning authority that could force high-density development without public hearings or adequate infrastructure planning. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS for SB 1334 on elections by Senator Grall, which would require documentary proof of citizenship in voter registration and related election processes, update how citizenship is verified through REAL ID and the SAVE database, clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method, and add other election-related changes such as candidate eligibility rules and timelines. Two technical amendments were adopted. During extended questioning, senators raised concerns about how documents would be submitted and stored, whether voters without Florida IDs or REAL IDs—especially students, disabled voters, seniors, and homeless Floridians—could be flagged or burdened, and what fiscal and workload impacts the bill would have on supervisors of elections and state agencies. Supporters argued the bill would streamline verification and reduce duplicate paperwork, while many public speakers and some senators said it would create barriers to voting, increase costs, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The transcript ends during debate on the bill, before a final vote is shown. Later, the committee considered CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility by Senator Harrell. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House version and added vertiports and charging systems as eligible projects for public-private partnership funding, with FDOT authorized to fund certain vertiport costs within available resources. The bill drew support from industry and local representatives, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 174, which designates a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and directs FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The bill prompted significant debate over whether Kirk’s legacy warranted a state road designation, with opponents citing his controversial statements and arguing the honor was political and divisive, while supporters said the designation recognizes civic engagement near FIU and is symbolic rather than regulatory. The transcript ends during debate on SB 174, before any final action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Let's, without objection, go ahead and take up the two lay-filed amendments.
• When I took my daughter to get her learner's permit at the DMV, she passed the test and they refused
• Despite the test, they refused to issue the learner's permit because they could not get their computer
• They're going to say there isn't enough evidence of citizenship on file for you, you're going to get
• I considered filing an amendment so that I could formally lift up two Floridians who embody the very

Bills: S0174, S1342, S1334, S1362, S1602, S1604

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, transit-oriented development, housing affordability, mixed-use zoning, urban development, traffic congestion, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud, vertiports, aviation, airport infrastructure, economic development, veterans

Transcript Highlights:

• accompanied his wife to her abortion appointment, and then two years later, following their divorce, filed
• Of course, suits can get filed, and then they can go through an intensive discovery stage where they
• allows anyone who is impregnated someone else, including casual partners, abusers, or even rapists to file
• already a shortage of OBGYNs in the state of Florida, as previously stated, the ones who are left may refuse
• I mean, yes, anybody can file a lawsuit. We hear that on everything. Anybody can file a lawsuit.

Bills: S0164, S0656, S0892

Keywords: wrongful death, unborn child, civil liability, medical provider, parental rights, habitual felony offenders, violent crimes, enhanced penalties, criminal justice, recidivism, 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from State Attorney Catherine Fernandez-Rundle on human trafficking in Florida, especially in Miami-Dade. She described trafficking as a modern form of slavery driven by money, emphasized that most victims are local girls and young women ages roughly 14 to 24, and said recruitment increasingly occurs online. She highlighted several cases, including one that led to a law restricting tattooing minors without adult consent, and discussed Miami-Dade’s task force, shelter and medical partnerships, hotel and business training, and public awareness campaigns tied to major events like the Super Bowl and upcoming World Cup. Members asked about information-sharing with other states, school-based trafficking, warning signs, and technology used to identify online exploitation; Fernandez-Rundle said more training and better interstate communication are needed. The committee then took up CS for SB 656, which Senator Bradley said would codify FDLE’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Funding Program and rename and expand the online sting operations grant program to better support investigations, training, technology, and personnel. The bill drew supportive comments from Senator Wright, and it was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote. The committee also passed SB 892 by Senator Martin, which streamlines the designation process for habitual and violent felony offender classifications by clarifying clemency-related procedures and notice requirements; it too was reported favorably unanimously. The committee spent substantial time on SB 164 by Senator Grall, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover civil damages for the death of an unborn child at any stage of development. The sponsor said the bill is intended to recognize unborn children in civil law and align with existing statutory definitions, while opponents argued it is effectively a personhood bill that could affect abortion access, IVF, miscarriage care, and liability exposure for doctors, friends, family members, and businesses. Supporters from pro-life groups urged broader language and stronger protections, while opponents included medical, civil liberties, domestic violence, and reproductive rights advocates who warned of chilling effects on health care and possible abuse by rapists or abusive partners. The bill was not reported out during the portion provided, and the discussion ended with additional public testimony still pending.

Transcript Highlights:

• magnitude of this change, from college readiness to their overall educational experience, students are refusing
• expelled for smaller nonviolent infractions such as talking back, dress code violations, or even refusing
• Furthermore, the task force would be file available to the rest of the board.
• I think they started off as paper, and then they were like maybe they were PDF files.
• I think they started off as paper and then they were like maybe they were PDF files, and we face a big

Summary: The annual joint Senate and Assembly Education Committee hearing featured student proposals from the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, with opening remarks from legislators emphasizing student voice and the value of hearing youth ideas. Committee members noted the hearing was being streamed and that they would review the testimony even though some members could not attend because of fog-related travel issues. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12, with flexible school-led activities such as discussions, mock elections, and voter registration-related events. Members generally praised the idea but raised concerns about costs, instructional time tradeoffs, how to evaluate effectiveness, and whether the proposal should better connect to existing civics standards and local curriculum. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with added training and the right to make motions. Legislators supported student representation in principle but questioned whether the proposal should require one or two student members to avoid board tie issues, why some districts do not already have student trustees, and how the mandate would be funded if it became a state requirement. They also raised technical concerns about the scope of motioning power and the fiscal impact of converting a voluntary local practice into a statewide mandate. Later panels proposed adding middle school financial literacy instruction, expanding restorative justice practices, and creating more structured mental health education time. On financial literacy, students suggested integrating finance into existing middle school classes and teacher training over time; members worried about curriculum overload and suggested aligning the idea with the already-approved high school finance course. On restorative justice, students proposed a CDE task force and training for PPS-certified staff; legislators discussed prior related bills, confidentiality concerns in discipline hearings, and the likely cost of a state task force. On mental health, students proposed short, twice-semester classroom sessions focused on coping skills and awareness of resources, but members questioned whether such brief lessons could be effective and suggested that wellness centers, student-led awareness, and outside referrals might be more practical. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with encouragement for students to refine their proposals and follow up with legislators.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Schwertner is recognized to explain the differences between the substitute and the bill as filed
• Senator Schwertner is recognized to explain the differences between the substitute and the bill as filed
• The Black Chamber has refused to give information, and KZI, a black radio station, has also refused to
• That's why you filed the bill.
• I know you understand this fact because every session I have filed a bill that's almost identical to

Bills: SB75, SB715, SB776, SB1299, SB1405, SB1968, SB2021, SB2077, SB2148, SB2321, SB2330, SB2411

Keywords: electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency

Transcript Highlights:

• Why did he file a complaint against me?
• Opposing clients and random third parties can file claims.
• So, for my understanding, the cast vote record is a massive, massive Excel file.
• They still have, like, nightmares about Excel files.
• Finally, the bill allows a filing officer to waive any penalties from a candidate's failure to file a

Summary: The committee began with lengthy testimony and affidavits criticizing the Arizona State Bar, with speakers alleging selective discipline, due process problems, and retaliation against attorneys who take controversial cases. Committee members questioned the witnesses and discussed whether the bar and court system properly oversee attorney discipline, but no action was taken on that testimony. The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037 would impose stricter security requirements on voting and tabulating equipment, including no internet access, tamper-proof seals, chain-of-custody documentation, nonstop video at accounting centers, and criminal penalties for violations; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1038 would require rapid public release of cast vote records, but an amendment changed the timing and transmission process; the amended bill passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1040 would expand public access to voter registration rolls through an internet portal and a read-only format; it also passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1039, which would allow attorneys who prevail in bar discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings; it passed 4-2 with one not voting after extensive discussion about bar procedures, interim suspension, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation. SB 1053, reducing concealed carry permit fees for Arizona residents, passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, also passed 4-2 with one not voting. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2 with two not voting. The committee then heard SB 1061, which would lower the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams; testimony focused on whether the bill would sweep in users as well as dealers, but the transcript ends before a vote is taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• reached out to that ambulance service, who does not have a community paramedic program, and they refused
• Though the agency that refused to let us come in would not sign one in any capacity. Okay.
• Well, I think the issue then becomes those individuals who refuse to have... ...necessary?
• Well, I think the issue then becomes those individuals who refuse to enter into an MOU with the community

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard testimony on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, which dealt with community paramedic/mobile integrated health services and related jurisdictional issues. Supporters, including representatives from Caldwell County Ambulance, Osage Ambulance District, and Cox Health EMS, described community paramedic programs as effective in rural and regional care, reducing Medicaid costs, helping frequent ER users, supporting early hospital discharges, and filling gaps in underserved areas. A representative of the Missouri State Council of Firefighters opposed the jurisdictional changes added in the Senate, saying the organization supported the underlying bill but wanted the community paramedic language clarified so services could continue without conflict between service areas. Committee members asked about MOUs, service-area boundaries, and whether the Senate amendment was necessary, but no vote was taken and testimony was closed. The committee then took up House Bill 3496, sponsored by Representative Reedy, which would update county official salary schedules and assessed valuation ranges that have been in place for about 45 years. Reedy and Missouri Association of Counties Executive Director Steve Hobbs said the bill was the product of a multi-year task force effort and was intended to preserve local control while modernizing minimum salary schedules to reflect current county valuations and economic conditions. Members discussed how the bill would interact with existing salary-setting practices, annual training requirements, and prior legislation, and noted concerns about public misunderstanding when county commissions set salaries above the base schedule. Support for HB 3496 came from the Missouri Association of Counties and Warren County Presiding Commissioner Joe Gildon, who said he approved of the bill. There was no opposition or informational testimony on HB 3496, and the chair closed the public hearing and adjourned the meeting after testimony concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's certainly not at the time that he was required to file by September 30, 2025.
• It's not common to do that, but respondents counsel filed an answer in the nature of a brief, so I filed
• filing fee, and served with that.
• But you can file an original action with the Supreme Court, which is what happened.
• For example, Representative Hassenbeck has filed for that office.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Bill sponsor concurs or refuses? And then any information you want to share? Madam Whip, I refuse.
• Madam Whip, I refuse on this one.

Summary: The Republican caucus reviewed several House bills with Senate amendments and asked whether sponsors would concur or refuse. On HB 2003, which lowers the age for an instruction permit and extends permit validity periods, the sponsor refused concurrence because of an oversight affecting people in the transition period, and the bill was headed to conference committee. On HB 2013, dealing with ADEQ duties related to wildfire smoke and damage from federally managed land, the sponsor was reported to concur with the Senate changes. HB 2133, concerning consent verification for online sexual material, was not concurred with because the sponsor said the definition of sexual material was circular and the bill also swept in an unintended entity, so further fixes were needed. The caucus also heard that the sponsor concurred on HB 2226, which requires courts to inquire about veteran status and provide information on veterans’ services, after the Senate clarified that the court—not the prosecuting agency—must provide the information. HB 2693, revising the definition of a bona fide association, had a Senate amendment requiring a feasibility study on state employee and public school district employee health insurance plans, and the sponsor concurred. HB 2032, which changes the statewide assessment testing window and reporting timeline, also had sponsor concurrence after the Senate lengthened the testing window and delayed its start. No votes were taken in the caucus; the discussion focused on concurrence decisions and whether bills would proceed to conference committee or advance with the Senate amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• It goes in that officer's G-file. And then decidedly, that person...
• Our understanding is that now everything in that file is shown to the new agency.
• Regarding complaints filed, a complaint filed against an officer is clearly to be closed by this bill
• include everything not included in the personnel file, and the personnel file is already quite limited
• If this is a "shall" as it is now, not a "may" like the G file, all that goes away.

Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17

Keywords: SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life, pro-choice, Texas abortion law, civil liability, qui tam, private enforcement, bounty hunter law, attorney general, parens patriae, abortion litigation, anti-SLAPP, Texas Citizens Participation Act, fee shifting

Transcript Highlights:

• This is an amendment that I filed yesterday.
• I filed a bill that would have capped insulin at $35 a month.
• The consequences here are intended, and Republicans refuse to listen. Leader Driscoll, thank you.
• So as they're shifting it, it's because they cannot or refuse to go after property insurance.
• And I think about all of the amendments that were just filed for the H.J.R.

Summary: The House took up the special order calendar for a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, CS/HJR 1F, which would create a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes, lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead property, and restrict how counties and municipalities may use ad valorem tax revenue. The sponsor, Rep. Overdorf, said the measure would give homeowners tax relief and argued local governments could adjust spending or use other revenue sources. Opponents repeatedly questioned the ballot language, the lack of a fiscal estimate or backfill, and the potential impact on local services, public safety, and debt obligations. The House adopted the special order report and then debated the resolution and a series of amendments. Several amendments were offered to carve out or protect specific services from the tax changes. Rep. Bartleman’s amendment to protect Children’s Services Councils and Children’s Trusts was supported by members who said those entities fund early learning, mental health, aftercare, and other services for children and working families, but it failed 25-74. Rep. Cross offered an amendment to include water management districts in allowable ad valorem uses, warning of impacts on flood control, water quality, Everglades restoration, and water supply; that amendment also failed. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment requiring the Legislature to backfill public safety funding if local revenues fall, arguing police and fire services, staffing, and response times would be at risk; it failed 25-71. The chamber then rejected Rep. Woodson’s amendment to require state backfill for senior services, with supporters citing Meals on Wheels, transportation, adult day care, and other local senior programs, and opponents saying the proposal was outside the bill’s scope. Finally, Rep. Gant offered an amendment to protect veteran services, saying local governments fund housing, mental health, transition, and family support programs for veterans; debate emphasized the importance of honoring veterans and avoiding cuts to those services. The transcript cuts off during debate on that amendment, before a final vote is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is an amendment that I filed yesterday.
• I filed a bill that would have capped insulin at $35 a month.
• The consequences here are intended, and Republicans refuse to listen. Leader Driscoll, thank you.
• So as they’re shifting it, it’s because they cannot or refuse to go after property insurance.
• And I think about all of the amendments that were just filed for the H.JR.

Keywords: 998, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• judicial proceedings if a local government adopts an ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy that refuses
• to comply with the detainer, or directs local officials, employees, or others to refuse to comply.
• When you have a tax filing that you do for a business or an individual, there's a section that you can
• In the special session, SB 6B, Senator Angolia filed approving all prior payments and contracts, but
• To the assistant state attorneys out there that will now have to file notice of enhancements as it relates

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee met to hear SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. The sponsor described the bill as a response to federal immigration priorities and said it replaces a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, expands local-federal cooperation, increases penalties for crimes committed by unauthorized immigrants, requires detention in certain cases, broadens information sharing, funds detention-bed expansion and law-enforcement training, and ends in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students. The bill also includes provisions related to sanctuary policies, voter fraud, transport of unauthorized aliens, and driver’s license-related offenses. The sponsor said the bill appropriates roughly $300 million overall, including $250 million for grants and $48 million for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for interdiction and border-related enforcement work. Committee members questioned the bill’s scope, costs, and implementation. Senators focused heavily on the tuition-waiver repeal, asking how many students would be affected and whether the bill would harm students who have long lived in Florida. They also pressed on whether the bill should include stronger E-Verify provisions, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, whether local officials could be penalized for policy choices, and how immigration status would be verified in court and jail settings. The sponsor and Senator Fine said the tuition waiver would be removed for undocumented students, that the bill does not address E-Verify, and that the measure is intended to make immigration status a factor in detention and sentencing. Questions also addressed detention-bed capacity, reimbursement rates, and whether corrections staff would receive bonuses or salary increases; sponsors said bonuses are included for participating law enforcement, while broader salary issues would be handled in the regular budget process. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters and information-only witnesses, including Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and former officials, said the bill would help Florida coordinate with federal authorities, expand bed space, and close loopholes in existing immigration enforcement. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Policy Institute, labor groups, and immigrant advocates argued the bill is unconstitutional, likely to trigger litigation, and harmful to families, schools, and the economy. They warned that the pretrial detention provisions could lead to wrongful detentions and that the tuition changes would reduce access to higher education and cost the state tuition revenue. No final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt, but the committee continued through public comment and extended the meeting to complete the agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• judicial proceedings if a local government adopts an ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy that refuses
• to comply with the detainer or directs local officials, employees, or others to refuse to comply.
• When you have a tax filing that you do for a business or an individual, there's a section that you can
• In the special session, SB 6B, Senator Angolia filed approving all prior payments and contracts, but
• To the assistant state attorneys out there that will now have to file notice of enhancements as it relates

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee took up SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. Gruters described the measure as a broad crackdown on illegal immigration that would replace a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, create a $250 million grant program for local law enforcement, fund additional Department of Agriculture interdiction staff and facilities, expand pretrial detention for certain unauthorized immigrants, increase criminal penalties, require more cooperation with ICE, and eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. He and supporters framed the bill as a way to support law enforcement, deter illegal immigration, and align Florida with federal enforcement efforts. Committee questioning focused heavily on the bill’s education, detention, and enforcement provisions. Senators pressed Gruters and Fine on why the bill did not address employer sanctions or E-Verify, whether the tuition changes would affect students who had grown up in Florida, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, and whether the bill would create practical burdens for prosecutors, jails, and local officials. Gruters said he was open to working on E-Verify in regular session but not to amending this bill, and Fine argued the tuition repeal would apply to undocumented students who had qualified under existing law. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified in support, saying ICE bed capacity was still insufficient and that county jails needed more resources to honor detainers. Mark Schlachman of FSU Law offered historical context, noting prior state-federal cooperation efforts and warning of unintended consequences, while several public witnesses opposed the bill as unconstitutional, costly, and harmful to immigrant families and the economy. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Florida Policy Institute, AFL-CIO, and immigrant advocacy groups argued the bill would invite litigation, encourage racial profiling, harm the workforce and higher education, and punish law-abiding immigrants and their families. They emphasized that immigration is a federal matter, that K-12 education must be provided regardless of status, and that removing in-state tuition would reduce access to college and hurt Florida’s economy. Some speakers urged the committee to grandfather current students if the tuition waiver is repealed. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote reflected in the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Then why are we forcing parents to file three costly contempt actions just to see their children?
• A motion for enforcement is filed against the custodial parent for violations of possession and access
• The custodial parent, if they're owed money, is going to file their own counter-motion.
• So in my contempt action... ...that I filed, there were seven violations.
• And so a Texas court can issue a, you know, can file a ...suit and serve the person in California and

Bills: HB46, HB272, HB551, HB1661, HB2820, HB3181, HB4145, HB4157, HB46, HB272

Keywords: low-THC cannabis, dispensing organization, Texas Compassionate-Use Program, medical use, patient access, registration, healthcare, legislation, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, election supplies, ballots

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• federal government, backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, and when a business refuses
• So after I filed this bill, I received a letter of support on it, and...
• And in addition, a bill was filed in recent years on the federal level.
• And in addition, a bill was filed in recent years on the federal level that would require businesses

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 3256, sponsored by Rep. Lisa Dernel, which would require businesses to accept U.S. cash and prohibit cashless-only establishments, with exceptions such as unattended fuel pumps, card security deposits, and businesses that convert cash to a no-fee prepaid card for on-site use. Dernel argued the bill protects seniors, veterans, children, and unbanked or underbanked consumers who may be excluded by cashless policies, and said cash is legal tender and important for privacy and access. She also said she would remove an outdated subsection referencing banks or credit unions. Members raised concerns about whether the bill improperly limits business discretion, whether cashless policies can improve safety and reduce costs, and whether the bill’s definitions were too broad or unclear. Questions focused on what counts as a “retail establishment,” whether the bill would apply to schools, doctors, apps, and event venues, and who would be liable for violations. One member noted possible conflict with existing Missouri law on legal tender and suggested the bill may need clearer definitions and revisions. Testimony was mixed. The Missouri Petroleum and Convenience Association supported the bill, saying cashless trends and credit card fees hurt gas stations and convenience stores, though they asked for practical exceptions. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposed the bill, arguing businesses should decide their own payment policies, especially for safety and operational reasons, and objected to the proposed Class D misdemeanor penalty, which they said is harsher than penalties in other states. Additional witnesses from consumer and advocacy groups spoke in favor, emphasizing consumer choice and the continued need for cash. No final vote was taken in the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• But they will not be sanctioned if they refuse or fail to comply with child support enforcement.
• Well, here, I'll put it to you and put it in your file. That way they've got it.
• “I can’t speak to that, but I know that they have said that they should be filed in May, but Courtney
• Seeing none, we will file the March 1st monthly written updates.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• been similar legislation that has passed through Idaho, Florida, Tennessee, and lawsuits have been filed
• But I would add though that just because a lawsuit is filed doesn't mean we'll prevail but I wouldn't
• And in that Supreme Court decision, they said that businesses could refuse to do business with a customer
• think that is something to Consider because it brings up a good point about being in the process of filing

Bills: HB1245, HB2588, HB3024, HB3172, HB3279, HB3919, HB3306, HB3383, HB3431, HB3435, HB4352, HB3883, HB3942, HB4193, HB4203, HB4303, HB4311, HB4484

Keywords: retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, owners associations, membership requirements, property ownership, board governance, residency requirements, salary increase, state employees, public finance, bonus limits, job performance, Fair Banking Act, financial institutions

Transcript Highlights:

• there's a statute that allows the court when faced with contemptuous or facetious actors, people who file
• wealthier party has to pay for the other person's attorney, and the attorneys are literally churning a file
• People just refusing to follow court orders and dragging out litigation.
• website does show that if an attorney has been disciplined beyond contempt, someone would have to file

Transcript Highlights:

• Without objection, we will take up file item number four, that is HR 43 by Assemblymember Ward.
• The White House has refused to acknowledge Pride Month this year.
• Okay, members, we are going to be moving on to the business on the daily file.
• Third reading, we have dispensed with file item four.

Keywords: 988, house, all