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• You know, washing machines and all those great, fancy new-age appliances that bring us into the modern
• That's what this bill is to bring us more into the modern age and it authorizes Service Oklahoma to issue
• This here is another bill that is going to help us modernize.
• House Bill 3521 is the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act, basically bringing Oklahoma in

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• Um, this is another, I guess, situation of why it's so important that we finally get some modernization
• While the plan is for DCYF to grant us case-by-case access in a few years with the modernization process
• years with case-bycase access in a few years with the<00:05:24.400> moder<00:05:24.720> modernization
• <00:05:25.520> process,<00:05:26.479> this The modernization process does not align

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3901 was heard in committee and amended with the A26 amendment, which the author described as cleanup language clarifying confidential data and other wording changes. The bill concerns the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson’s access to records in the Social Services Information System (SSIS) so it can investigate foster care decisions more effectively and in a timely way. Representative Johnson said the issue stems from outdated technology and interagency barriers that make it difficult to share information needed to serve foster youth and families. Misty Coons, the foster youth ombudsperson, testified that the office has struggled to obtain records from DCYF, with delays growing longer and some requests remaining unfilled. She said direct SSIS access would reduce burdens on agency staff and improve investigations, while privacy concerns could be handled through training or interagency agreements. Rebecca St. George, assistant commissioner for DCYF, acknowledged the delays but said the department is understaffed and working on software improvements; she argued that broad direct access would risk exposing privileged and protected information and could conflict with state and federal privacy laws. She also noted concerns from tribal nations about access to tribal data without request and approval. Members discussed the mechanics of data requests, redaction, and whether the bill raised data practices issues. The chair noted that a referral to Judiciary and Civil Law was automatic under chapter 13. Representative Johnson closed by emphasizing that the goal was to better serve children and foster families and said he had received a letter from White Earth Reservation expressing reservations. The committee then approved re-referral of House File 3901, as amended, to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Law.

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• Uh, modern technology, it's kind of interesting. So, thank you very much.
• <00:25:22.080> Uh<00:25:22.720> modern<00:25:23.200> technology, was the results
• Uh modern technology, was the results.
• Uh modern technology, it's<00:25:24.240> kind<00:25:24.400> of<00:25:24.559> interesting

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• establishes the Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program within the Department of Financial Services to modernize
• simple: protect consumer choice, reduce frivolous litigation, and ensure that Florida law supports modern
• I think we've been slow in modernizing our statutes.
• The bill takes an important step toward modernizing Florida law governing the captive insurance industry

Bills: S0158, S0314, S0618, S0684, S0838, S0990, S1000, S1082, S1452, S1494, S1500, S1568, S1706

Keywords: pet insurance, consumer protection, insurance regulation, policy disclosure, agent training, payment stablecoin, financial regulation, anti-money laundering, state oversight, digital currency, financial services, workers compensation, Florida statute, commercial insurance, insurance board, electronic signatures, vehicle titles, insurance regulations, auditing, total loss vehicles

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard and advanced a wide range of insurance, financial services, and probate bills. Early in the meeting, SB 1000 on trust fund interest for attorney trust accounts was explained as setting a floor and ceiling tied to the Wall Street Journal prime rate and was reported favorably. The committee then took up CS/SB 1082 on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program for emergency out-of-network claims. After extensive discussion about the relationship between the state and federal No Surprises Act processes, an amendment was withdrawn due to concerns about clarity and scope, but the bill itself was supported by providers and insurers and was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total loss vehicles and vessels, CS/SB 158 on pet insurance consumer disclosures and agent education, SB 1494 expanding breast cancer screening coverage, CS/SB 314 on digital assets and stablecoin issuers, and CS/SB 1500 on uncontested probate procedures and small-estate administration. SB 618 on workers’ compensation insurance was amended to raise the consent-to-rate cap for workers’ compensation policies from 10% to 20% and then reported favorably, with supporters saying it would help keep higher-risk employers in the voluntary market. CS/SB 1568 creating a Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin and limit the program to existing stablecoins, then passed. Later, the committee approved CS/SB 838 on electronic payment convenience fees for retail installment contracts, with the sponsor emphasizing that a fee-free payment option must still be offered. SB 1452, the Department of Financial Services agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it covered My Safe Florida Home administration, insurance and licensing changes, unclaimed property updates, and other DFS-related provisions. The committee also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, targeting owner-occupied condominiums at or below 80% of area median income, and SB 990 on protected cell captive insurance companies, which supporters said would modernize Florida’s captive insurance laws and encourage more competition. The meeting ended with all listed bills reported favorably and the committee adjourned.

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• graduate from Northern Arizona University, with a graduate degree in business information systems and a modern
• I am part of the... ...graduate degree in business information systems and a modern political science
• While I think that we do need to have language that is appropriate and that modernizing all of our taxation
• So while this is fine and great that we want to modernize it, I would also like to see included the shift

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder on consent calendars and how bills can be pulled for floor debate or amendment. Members were told that third-read consent bills bypass caucus debate, while caucus consent bills may have committee amendments adopted together unless pulled. The meeting then moved into Minority Caucus Calendar No. 2. A large number of bills were briefly presented, with several members pulling measures from consent or voicing opposition. Topics included appropriations and federal monies accounting (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety center administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning disclosures (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighter workers’ compensation definitions (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), late tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineering and professional licensing reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and mutilation penalties (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting of partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking and fentanyl sentencing changes (HB 2131 and HB 2132), drive-by shooting forfeiture rules (HB 2045), probation review notice changes (HB 2046), venue changes for cases involving court employees (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Members repeatedly criticized several abortion-related bills, the library bill, and the tax and agriculture measures as harmful, unnecessary, or unfunded mandates. The latter part of the meeting focused on water and election legislation. Water bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), water conservation grant disclosures (HB 2029), removal of education/research as an eligible water grant use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource conservation board changes (HB 2117). Election-related items included moving the primary date earlier and changing signature cure timelines and observer rules (HB 2022), a memorial urging designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization (HCM 2001), a memorial urging review of CAIR for terrorist designation (HCM 2002), and a constitutional amendment on citizenship, voter ID, foreign contributions, and early voting limits (HCR 2001). Members raised concerns about voter access, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and the practical effects of the election changes. The caucus concluded with birthday acknowledgments and an announcement for Muslim Day at the Capitol before adjournment.

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• science buildings, and we will continue to lose food and agricultural talent if we don't match their modernized
• We would educate students, industry partners, and Minnesota farmers on modern approaches for agriculture
• And more than anything, we need your help to replace, to modernize, and demolish.
• We're after competitive, modern, convenient, and safe facilities for our classrooms, laboratories, shops

Bills: HF3220

Keywords: school safety, school security, emergency access, law enforcement access, master key box, secure key box, entry device, school grants, education finance, Department of Education, charter schools, school districts, cooperative units, appropriation cancellation, one-time appropriation, school safety plan, emergency preparedness, public safety, school building security

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• Now, with the levy in place, we are turning our attention to the next chapter: rebuilding and modernizing
• We need to invest in modern infrastructure to unlock housing, restore dignity, and create equity.
• why a new wastewater treatment plant is the critical first step toward breaking the log jam with modern
• We've made substantial investments in our utility systems, modernizing and upgrading infrastructure needs

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• SENATE BILL 1412 ADDRESSES THE NEED TO MODERNIZE FLORIDA HOME HEALTH REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE
• BY MODERNIZING FLORIDA'S HOME HEALTH REGULATIONS SENATE BILL 1412 ADDRESSES THE NEED TO MODERNIZE FLORIDA
• BY MODERNIZING FLORIDA'S HOME HEALTH REGULATIONS WE ARE REDUCING UNNECESSARY ADMINISTRATION THAT ALLOWS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We will modernize our centralized promotion board system and leverage artificial intelligence in an ethical
• Barracks renovations and modernization efforts are correcting outdated housing.
• And as you know firsthand, the more readiness, the better we're going to be. just our modernization,
• So, we're modernizing the entire approach towards a fight from the mock, and we just look forward to.

Keywords: NDAA, military recruitment, personnel readiness, testimony, military leaders

Summary: The committee meeting focused on pressing issues related to the U.S. military's recruitment and personnel strategies, especially in light of the upcoming NDAA for fiscal year 2026. Chairperson expressed appreciation for the service of witnesses including senior military leaders from different branches, emphasizing the importance of personnel as the backbone of national defense. Discussions revealed concerns regarding the recent lowering of recruitment standards across military branches, which could potentially affect the quality of service members and long-term military readiness. Witnesses were asked to address the implications of these changes on military health and efficiency.

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• I would like to start by accepting the committee amendments AB 1175 will modernize the licensing process
• By modernizing mobility to a CPA A equals CPA model, the proposal eliminates unnecessary burdens, enabling
• AB 1175 provides real world solutions to addressing pipeline challenges and modernizing mobility. while
• Rosenbaum addressed, addresses these issues by enhancing and modernizing the licensure framework to give

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Item two, IT projects for cloud services, laptop replacement, cybersecurity, and modernization.
• $940,000. 35,000 for lease increases under item number five for security and cyber security in Modernization
• under item number B, the modernization costs were increased for $9.9 million.
• Under item number seven agency technology and modernization items A and B on this page were adopted I'm

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The House bill had core components to make sure our defense can modernize.
• the reforms that we were getting to terminate 60% of the Green New Scam subsidies, undermining our grid

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• tremendous funding initiatives with the border and Medicaid and with heavy infrastructure and water and the grid
• late 20th century, advocates rebranded vouchers as school choice to empower families, with the first modern

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.

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• It simply clarifies the law, modernizes outdated provisions, and strengthens accountability.
• It simply clarifies the law, modernizes outdated provisions, and strengthens accountability.
• It simply clarifies the law, modernizes outdated provisions, and strengthens accountability.
• It simply clarifies the law, modernizes outdated provisions, and strengthens accountability.
• Long-term care insurance framework is clear, modern, and durable.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Our buildings are structurally sound, but require maintenance, renovations, and modernizations to align
• Third is for funding to renovate and modernize the former biology building to house the new nursing programs
• The first one is $13 million to expand and modernize our technology program building to support current

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• Our buildings are They're structurally sound, but require maintenance, renovations, and modernization
• Third, is for funding to develop to renovate and modernize the former biology building, to house the
• The first one is $13 million to expand and modernize our technology program. building to support current

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So, uh, I would also point out in modern times how this works: your elected county sheriff is usually
• So, uh, I would also point out in modern times how this works: your elected county sheriff is usually
• uh I would also point out in modern uh I would also point out in modern times<00:54:13.200> how
• The modern sheriff is not primarily a patrol officer responding to calls.
• The modern sheriff is not primarily a patrol officer responding to calls.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Okay, so if you go to page 59, 59.8 is where we start our food licensing modernization.
• Sorry, okay, so if you go to page 59, 59.8 is where we start our food licensing modernization.
• Next, you will see a change for our milk marketing modernization that starts on page 72, line 1.
• <01:12:42.760> that milk milk marketing modernization that milk milk marketing modernization
• these entities needed to be modernized these entities needed to be modernized there<01:13:11.360

Bills: HF2446, HF2878, HF2667, HF1795, HF2683, HF2916

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• The most critical need we have right now is to modernize the child welfare portions of the SSIS system
• We've had a number of investments in 2023 and 2024 to begin the process to plan modernization work and
• We've had a number of investments in 2023 and 2024 to begin the process to plan modernization work and
• We've had a number of investments in 2023 and 2024 to begin the process to plan modernization work and
• will say that um to completely modernize will say that um to completely modernize the<00:59:09.720

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We need to reinvest in the future of the program, and that means streamlining it, modernizing it, and
• We need to modernize the medical program, and these bills will make the right steps to ensure that it
• to modernize what has become an unnecessarily burdensome process and to align cannabis licensing with
• Tyler and Senator Jalen to put forward, and H.163 and S.83 to modernize the medical marijuana program
• These bills are a smart, forward-thinking way to modernize the system, expand access, and create new

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy held its first hearing of the 194th session to take public testimony on 21 cannabis-related bills. Chairs Donahue and Gómez outlined hearing procedures and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Much of the hearing focused on the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), with Senator Mike Moore urging support for S. 90 to create an inspector general unit within the CCC. He argued the commission has suffered from dysfunction, workplace harassment allegations, delayed governance reforms, missed fee collections, and high legal costs, and said stronger legislative oversight is needed. Committee members largely agreed the CCC needs reform, though some expressed hope that new leadership would improve operations. A major theme was market structure and business viability. Representative Tyler testified for H. 183 to raise adult-use purchase limits from one ounce to two ounces, saying the change would reduce confusion and help retailers compete with neighboring states. Senator Payano supported S. 100, which would require a study of cannabis supply and demand to guide cultivation licensing, warning that oversupply is driving down prices and threatening cultivators. The Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition, represented by Ryan Dominguez, backed a package of bills aimed at increasing revenue, reducing regulatory burdens, attracting investment, and stabilizing the market, including higher purchase limits, simpler badge and testing rules, and a phased increase in the retail license cap. Attorneys Kevin Conroy and Mike Ross also supported raising the cap, arguing that the industry lacks capital and that more investment and exit opportunities are needed for provisional and distressed licensees. The most contentious issue was whether to raise the retail license cap from three to six. Supporters, including several business owners and industry advocates such as Peyton Shubrick, Tito Jackson, Armani White, Sean Burt, and others, said the current cap traps owners in declining businesses, prevents exits, and limits access to capital. They argued that many social equity and economic empowerment operators are struggling, that oversupply has pushed prices down, and that allowing more ownership could help businesses scale or sell. Opponents, including Senator Liz Miranda and several social equity operators, warned that lifting the cap now would let larger operators and multi-state companies dominate the market and harm equity-owned businesses. Miranda’s S. 88 would instead strengthen enforcement of ownership limits through audits, whistleblower protections, an anonymous tip line, and greater transparency. Another major topic was worker and consumer safety: Laura Bruno, Danny Carson, Al Vega, and others supported H. 194 after the death of Lorna McMurray, arguing for a CCC workplace and consumer safety department, better ventilation and PPE standards, stronger testing oversight, and retaliation protections for workers. The hearing ended without votes, with members thanking testifiers and indicating the committee would continue reviewing the bills.