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• I do appreciate and share Representative Wiener's goal of using our tax policy to improve the lives of
• 09.720> to Wiener's goal of using our tax policy to Wiener's goal of using our tax policy to improve
• 10.320> the<00:05:10.440> lives<00:05:10.800> of<00:05:10.920> everyday improve
• the lives of everyday improve the lives of everyday Minnesotans,<00:05:12.560> but<00:05:13.040
• And instead of doing that, it's automatically torpedoing a bill that we could improve on, which is really

Keywords: 1183, house

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• AND PARTNERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PLACEMENT SERVICES AND ALSO ALLOWING FOR CONTINUOUS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
• AND ALSO ALLOWING FOR CONTINUOUS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHERS. 2012 THE HARBOR
• THE IMPROVEMENT AND SIGNAGE SO THE YOUTH HAVE THE RECOGNIZED TO GET HELP IF THEY HAVE THE SIGNS.
• THEREFORE, RECRUITING ADDITIONAL SAFEHOUSES IN TIER 1 MAY IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE YOUTH.
• MENTORS TO IMPROVE MENTORS ABILITY TO ENTER DEPARTMENT FACILITIES.

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• We are increasing our expectation that they improve their communication as they work these claims and
• upcoming year, the valuations, the total insured value of the properties, we have been working and improving
• We have been working and improving that as well.
• There were some inconsistency in the application of rates and improve total improvement values and...
• ...and the application of rates and total improvement values and so forth.

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• These investments uplift local farmers and entrepreneurs that improves food security here at home, while
• Altogether, these investments improve...
• Altogether, these investments improve the long-term resilience and self-reliance of the state.
• Support for food security and agriculture, $86 million, with $64 million dedicated to repairing and improving
• dedicated to repairing and improving irrigation systems statewide, and $22 million to acquire enhanced

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• Um, so allowing primary care doctors to see patients and give high quality mental health care improves
• <00:03:10.840> the<00:03:10.960> outcomes<00:03:11.320> for health care improves
• the outcomes for health care improves the outcomes for patients.
• The goal is straightforward: improve access to care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while
• The goal is straightforward: improve access to care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health-related measures. House Bill 178, on the psychiatric collaborative care model, was presented by Rep. Kim Mosher and psychiatrist Arthur Oliva. They said the bill would let primary care providers address mental health needs more quickly with psychiatrist consultation, reduce long wait times, and save money. Members voiced support, and the bill passed 7-0 with favorable expression and consent. House Bill 387, presented by Speaker Pro Tem David Meade, would keep veterinarians excluded from KASPER reporting requirements and instead add two veterinarians to the Controlled Substance Council. Meade argued that veterinary prescribing is difficult to track by animal, that prior efforts created complications, and that rural Kentucky needs the flexibility. A senator asked about possible diversion of veterinary opioids to humans; Meade said there was no substantial evidence of widespread abuse. The bill passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent. House Bill 676, by Rep. Rebecca Raymer, was amended from creating a health data utility to directing LRC to study best practices for one during the interim, with a report due December 1, 2026. Members said the state needs a coordinated way to use health data. The amended bill passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent. House Bill 689, presented by Rep. Amy Neighbors and Dr. Heidi Marley, would authorize a Medicaid state-directed payment program for qualifying hospital-affiliated physician and non-physician services, pending federal approval, with supporters saying it would improve access in underserved areas, support provider retention, and bring in about $29 million annually in federal funds without using state dollars. It also passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent. Finally, House Joint Resolution 24, presented by Rep. Kim Fleming, would direct the administration to withdraw a previously required community engagement waiver request because it is no longer needed. The resolution passed 9-0 with favorable expression and consent. The chair noted the next meeting might be April 1, though no bills were currently scheduled, and the committee adjourned.

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• of funds from excess lottery and add two new provisions to code to authorize revenue bonds for improvements
• for paying for all or a portion of the cost of acquiring, repairing, reconstructing, equipping, improving
• , or maintaining capital improvement projects for the State Culture Center.
• The Secretary of Tourism is to submit a list of proposed capital improvements to the Governor on or before
• The Governor may certify to the authority a revised list of capital improvements for the State Culture

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It then reconsidered Committee Substitute for House Bill 5212, noting that an Education Committee amendment had been inadvertently omitted the day before; the vice chairman withdrew the prior motion to report the bill, and the committee returned to the bill with the technical Education Committee amendments pending. The transcript then moved through a long agenda of bills and supplemental appropriations, with the committee generally hearing brief explanations from counsel, occasional member questions, and then voting to adopt amendments and report measures to the full Senate. Among the substantive policy bills, the committee advanced House Bill 4007 on the Industrial Access Road Fund, allowing an additional possible $3 million transfer in a fiscal year, expanding eligible uses, and increasing county/municipal spending limits; House Bill 4765, which raises salaries for state police, teachers, and school service personnel and, via a strike-and-insert amendment, creates a market pay enhancement tied to county and regional income data; House Bill 5162, recodifying tax lien sale procedures and clarifying ownership and government-property tax treatment; House Bill 5382, extending the Neighborhood Investment Tax Credit Program to July 1, 2031; House Bill 5685, authorizing up to $150 million in revenue bonds backed by excess lottery funds for State Culture Center improvements; House Joint Resolution 42, placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot to raise the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000; House Bill 4010, creating an airport hangar grant program and fund; House Bill 4404, increasing from $500 to $5,000 the amount volunteer fire departments may spend on training and fire prevention materials; House Bill 4592, requiring standardized campus safety mapping data for higher education institutions; House Bill 4784, extending and making retroactive a qualified opportunity zone business tax modification; and House Bill 5088, increasing retirement benefits for Division of Natural Resources police officers, with a one-time $4.25 million cash injection. The committee also reported several supplemental appropriations and originating bills, including Senate Bill 842 for the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund, Senate Bill 846 for Culture and History capital repairs, Senate Bill 872 for Natural Resources capital repairs (reduced to $10 million in committee substitute), Senate Bill 876 for Department of Health facilities, Senate Originating Bills 1 through 5 covering Culture and History, road funds, corrections IT and services, tobacco education, and the Adjutant General’s armory board transfer, respectively. Most items were adopted by voice vote; House Bill 4765’s strike-and-insert amendment was adopted after a division vote of 10-6. The committee then adjourned.

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• Senate Bill 434 requires that the increase in just value attributable to improvements made to increase
• Changes or improvements made to increase the property's resistance to wind damage include, but are not
• limited to, improving the strength...
• limited to improving the strength, To increase the property's resistance to wind damage include, but
• are not limited to, improving the strength of the roof deck attachment, installing a secondary water

Summary: The committee took up three tax-related bills and a staff presentation on the state revenue forecast and the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. SB 856, by Senator DeSigley, would require online real estate listing platforms to display estimated property taxes using state-prescribed methods rather than the current owner’s taxes. Supporters from county, city, and property appraiser groups said the bill would improve transparency for homebuyers, especially first-time buyers and those facing large tax increases after a homestead cap reset. Senators discussed ensuring the estimate appears directly on listing platforms. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 110, by Senator Arrington, which clarifies that people holding 98-year-or-longer residential leases remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends upon death, aligning such leases with life estates for estate-planning purposes. An amendment was adopted to clarify that leases terminating at the lessee’s death are valid under current law. The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section supported the bill, and Senator Gates noted its importance for long-term leaseholders on barrier islands. The amended bill was reported favorably. SB 434, by Senator Leak, would prevent property tax assessments from increasing because of improvements made to harden homes against wind damage, such as stronger roof attachments, shutters, and secondary water barriers. The sponsor said homeowners should not be penalized for resilience upgrades, and the bill was also reported favorably. Staff director Mr. Khan then reviewed the latest general revenue forecast, noting collections were running about $230 million above prior estimates through November and that the new forecast added roughly $500 million in the first budget year, with a smaller increase in the second year. He said corporate income tax was the main weakness in the forecast, due to softer collections and uncertainty around tariffs, while other sources were generally stronger. In the second half of the presentation, he explained that the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act would significantly affect Florida’s corporate income tax base if fully conformed to, with an estimated $3.5 billion general revenue impact in fiscal year 2026-27, largely because of retroactive provisions such as bonus depreciation and research expensing. Senators and the appropriations chair discussed the budget implications, including possible ways to limit the impact through decoupling or prospective treatment. No votes were taken on the forecast presentation, and the committee adjourned after members requested to be recorded as voting in favor on SB 856 and SB 110.

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• STRENGTHEN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS HOMEROOM BUSINESSES AND LEGACY FARMS AND CITRUS OPERATIONS AND IMPROVES
• ESTABLISHES THE GRANT PROGRAM TO HELP THEM REBUILD CAPACITY BY CLOSING TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE GAPS, IMPROVING
• THIS GRANT IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE ACCESS TO RURAL COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE CARE
• AS YOU OPENED UP WITH YOUR AMENDMENTS YOU TALKED ABOUT EXPANSION OF THE RURAL HOSPITAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
• US HOW IT WENT BUT TO LIVE WITH US AND MAKE SURE THESE CHANGES WE ARE MAKING, THESE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS

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• We can maintain a balanced budget that supports essential services and pursue a tax policy that improves
• In today's world, modern technology and artificial intelligence are critical to improving government
• To further improve public safety, our administration is also looking to take action on juvenile crime
• They're pushed to improve and respond to the needs of the students they serve.
• They're pushed to improve and respond to the needs of the students they serve.

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• appreciative of that strong support and your investment in performance-based funding that's helped us improve
• appreciative of that strong support and your investment in performance-based funding that's helped us improve
• Our goals are ambitious and prove that we want to continue to improve.
• Since 2011, our system has improved our four-year graduation rates by 25 percentage points.
• Over time, the funding model has proven to be an effective model in improving student outcomes at all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, from Emily Sykes and later the system’s legislative budget request from Sarah Denagie. The strategic plan centers on five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. Testimony highlighted Florida’s continued status as the nation’s top higher education system, record rankings, improved four-year graduation rates, higher median graduate wages, strong licensure pass rates, and expanded focus on research commercialization and workforce alignment. Senators asked about programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and teacher workforce needs, use of the My Florida Future wage data tool, support for first-generation and Pell students, and the role of liberal arts degrees. The system said it would provide follow-up information, including the full strategic-emphasis list and a report on campus safety best practices after a recent summit following the FSU shooting. The committee also received an update on line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and expanded nursing capacity. They reported more than 1,900 new nursing graduates, over 200 new student slots, more than 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff indicated that would be examined this year. For the legislative budget request, the Board of Governors asked for $634.5 million total, including $295 million to maintain the institutional performance-based funding base, $400 million for the state investment portion of performance-based funding, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for state fire marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions will be required. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Research from over 20 countries has shown that ginseng enhances immunity, combats fatigue, can improve
• cognitive function, and helps provide... ...combat fatigue, can improve cognitive function, and helps
• Colleagues, because this bill improves critical safety net programs, I respectfully request your aye
• Colleagues, because this bill improves critical safety net programs, I respectfully request your aye
• During his tenure, Glover worked steadfastly to improve his community.

Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors. On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements. SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.

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• functions of, of these, uh, municipal utility districts is road powers for road projects intended to improve
• 447 ensures that development decisions are made using current data to support reasonable growth, improve
• So if we issue bonds every 18 months because we're doing road improvements, we have to go have 5 TIAs
• governing agencies to identify the phasing for large developments in the timing of mitigation improvements
• TIA for mud bond issuance would require a redo of something that's already been done after the improvements

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• relocate their infrastructure, they should be utilizing these funds for their intended purpose: to improve
• me—basically system hardening, so improving speeds, extending those, making the system work better.
• And with that, there are funds that were committed to helping to expand services, improve services, and
• And with that, there are funds that were committed to helping to expand services, improve services.
• There are funds that we're committed to helping to expand services, improve services, and really adjust

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee met with a quorum present and considered five bills. The first, PCS for HB 987, was an honorary transportation facility designation bill naming several roads and an overpass for fallen officers, a military service member, and first responders. An amendment added the Sheriff Gary S. Borders Memorial Highway designation in Lake County. Members offered supportive remarks, and the bill passed 17-0. The committee then heard HB 703, which would require authorities such as FDOT or local governments to pay the costs when they require telecom providers to relocate infrastructure from public rights-of-way. Support came from Charter Communications, Associated Industries of Florida, and Florida Internet and Television, with discussion focused on the communication services tax and the cost burden of relocations. The bill passed unanimously 18-0. HB 1523 followed, addressing municipal utilities serving customers outside their boundaries by requiring public meetings, annual reporting, limits on transfers to general revenue, and reduced or eliminated surcharges for outside-boundary customers. Municipal utility representatives opposed parts of the bill, citing rural impacts, debt obligations, and the need for a glide path, while supporters argued for transparency and fairness to ratepayers outside municipal boundaries. An amendment changed a reporting date to January 31, 2026, and the bill passed 14-4. HB 867 established a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor, including insurance and indemnification arrangements for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties using the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. An amendment clarified that Florida East Coast Railway and Brightline are not state entities and do not have sovereign immunity unless expressly provided by law. The bill passed 18-0. Finally, HB 1137 clarified a prior energy preemption law by adding boards, agencies, commissions, and authorities of counties and municipal corporations to the entities covered, aimed at preventing discriminatory energy-source practices by an appointed board. Public testimony included support from the Florida Natural Gas Association and the Florida Home Builders Association and opposition from Florida Student Power. Members noted the bill was a cleanup measure, and it passed favorably.

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• that kind of thing, they'll be going around to restaurants and things around there, and that will improve
• that kind of thing, they'll be going around to restaurants and things around there, and that will improve
• that kind of thing, they'll be going around to restaurants and things around there, and that will improve
• <00:09:47.399> the<00:09:47.519> overall<00:09:47.920> Tiff that will improve
• the overall Tiff that will improve the overall Tiff that's<00:09:48.480> the<00:09:48.680>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:36 HB 808 Discussion 01:31 HB 808 Vote 03:44 HB 775 Discussion 05:11 HB 775 Vote 10:05, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 808, sponsored by Rep. Ken Upchurch. The bill, as explained by the sponsor and his guests, would support a public-private partnership process for developing Burnside Island State Park in Pulaski County into a tourism destination with possible lodging and restaurants. Members asked questions about the proposal, and one lighthearted objection was raised during questioning. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then passed HB 808 with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 775, sponsored by Rep. Jason Nemes, which would allow a new TIF within the existing Yum Center TIF in Louisville. Nemes said the measure was requested by Louisville officials, would not cost the state money, and was intended to spur development and strengthen the broader TIF area. Members asked about the purpose and scope of the bill, including whether it would apply elsewhere in the state and how a nested TIF would help; Nemes said it was narrowly tailored and designed to encourage growth through added activity and tourism. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed HB 775 with favorable expression.

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• As stated, the proposed park is 48, with improved infrastructure, and we would anticipate between 200,000
• Park<00:03:59.159> is<00:03:59.319> 48 Park is 48 Park is 48 with<00:04:00.959> improved
• <00:04:01.680> infrastructure<00:04:02.680> and<00:04:03.079> we with improved
• infrastructure and we with improved infrastructure and we would<00:04:03.400> anticipate<00:04
• to of our city that need improvements to accommodate<00:07:25.960> the<00:07:26.160> growth

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• Strengthening public education means prioritizing resources, supporting teachers, and improving access
• President and members, what if we were to try to improve the public highway transportation system with
• education system that we're going to give money to a very small percentage of the people to somehow improve
• We have filed several bills to improve their funding policies and supports available. to those students
• It is a tenet in American history that there is no greater way to improve a certain service than for

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SB2, SR29, SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• We'll improve this bill even further and make sure that we're leaning on Cal OES as well to get this
• Every improvement in wildfire detection, suppression, and mitigation multiplies the impact of the billions
• of dollars California spends every year on wildfires. ...improvement in wildfire detection, suppression
• The bill originated from a report written by the Legislative Analyst titled "Improving Legislative Oversight
• unlock private capital and lower interest rates, finance home hardening, and defensible space improvements

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• improvement.
• improvement.
• improvement.
• improvement.
• improvement.

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• Afterwards, the improvements would belong to the Omaha.
• <06:20:24.798> fishing hatcheries, we can improve fishing hatcheries, we can improve fishing
• Trump said he would improve the Affordable Care Act.
• Trump said he would improve the Affordable Care Act.
• Trump said he would improve the Affordable Care Act.

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• strategies um through DNR improvement strategies um through DNR technical<00:24:04.559> assistance
• Continuous improvement is one of the values of the...
• water activity on the ground to improve water activity on the ground to improve those<01:44:56.199
• that water quality uh the improve that water quality uh the biggest<01:47:56.080> number<01:47
• get products on the ground to improve get products on the ground to improve our<01:48:30.320>

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