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• As I mentioned earlier, the CMS requirements were one aspect.
• It's not just the federal requirements.
• Yes, so one is that self-attestation requirement.
• Yeah, so what they all mentioned was just CMS requirements. So these are CMS requirements.
• Shifting gears here, but one had to do with mobile home parks.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• requires requires certification<00:21:41.559><c> by</c><00:21:41.799><c> the</c><00:21:42.159><c> office
• Oh, sorry, Chair, we have one present on Zoom. required to provide officially notice to required to provide
• </c><00:41:40.160><c> a</c> estate transactions and this requires a estate transactions and this requires
• SB 1083, relating to park infrastructure.

Summary: The committee heard several water, land, and natural resources measures. SB 5 would narrow the definition of historic property to properties eligible for the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or with important Native Hawaiian or ethnic cultural value. The State Historic Preservation Division said the bill would tighten the definition and could reduce or streamline reviews, while one testifier warned it could add another layer of review and delay. Support and opposition were both noted. SB 19 would appropriate funds to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources to establish positions, and it drew strong support from DLNR and multiple ocean and reef advocates. SB 145, concerning declarations of water shortage and emergency, was supported by the Commission on Water Resource Management and the Board of Water Supply, which said rulemaking would improve transparency and public input. The chair also noted broader public concern about water use and pricing, especially on Maui. SB 44 would prohibit commercial sale of parrotfish caught by spearing and ban spearing them at night; DLNR supported the measure, while several fishers and gathering-rights advocates opposed it, arguing it would restrict traditional gathering and that resource management should focus on fish populations rather than methods. The committee noted 26 communications in support and opposition combined. SB 427 would bar the state from leasing or extending public land leases to parties in arrears, out of compliance with environmental obligations, or convicted of a crime, and would require gubernatorial certification for certain federal leases. DLNR said existing law and BLNR procedures already address compliance and cure periods, while supporters argued the bill would help ensure accountability for contaminated or poorly managed lands. The committee also began SB 457, dealing with submerged land reclamation and leasing of submerged/tidal lands; DLNR again said current statutes and BLNR protocols were already adequate, describing existing review and enforcement practices for shoreline structures and easements. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• The Manufactured Home Park Community Redevelopment Program, the infrastructure grants part of that program
• Turning to Article 3 on page 11, Section 1 of this article would require an annual report from the Minnesota
• Section 2, which starts on page 12, line 3, would require MHFA annually to convene a meeting with the
• through investments in the Workforce Affordable Homeownership Development Program, the Manufactured Home Park
• Nearly half of the program's past appropriations have gone to private park owners to support important

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

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• FACING AN ECOLOGICAL QUOTE CHALLENGE FROM DECLINING FISH POPULATIONS TO HABITAT DESTRUCTION CHALLENGES REQUIRE
• MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IS BLESSED GEOGRAPHICALLY TO BE IN BETWEEN TWO NATIONAL PARKS.
• ON ONE SIDE YOU HAVE THE EVERGLADES AND ON THE OTHER SIDE YOU HAVE BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK.
• WE ARE BLESSED TO BE IN BETWEEN THE TWO BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARKS.
• THE APPOINTEES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE BECOME LESS THE CENTER REQUESTS A SEPARATE VOTE WE

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• John Park. I'm an ecoin veterinarian &gt;&gt; Dr. John Park.
• Park, for now.
• Park, for now.
• Park, for now.
• Park. Um for now.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up Department for Medicaid Services regulations 907 KAR 23:010 and related rules. DMS explained that one regulation would establish a beneficiary advisory council and another would remove language barring coverage of GLP-1 drugs for obesity-related use. The department said coverage would still be limited by prior authorization and clinical criteria, with use tied to underlying chronic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, and that the pharmacy and therapeutics committee would help set the detailed standards. Members discussed the potential health benefits, but several raised concerns about cost, timing, and whether the legislature and the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board should review the policy first. DMS said the drugs are already on the formulary, that current Medicaid users with diabetes are already covered, and that the fiscal impact was estimated using current utilization, rebates, and expected savings; the department also said it would only cover the drugs if subject to rebates. The committee then voted 5-1 to find 907 KAR 23:010 deficient. The committee next considered several emergency regulations from the Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control implementing SB 100. The rules covered tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licensing, including the application form, denial standards, and transitional licensing. ABC counsel said the department had received about 5,500 applications and issued nearly 5,000 licenses, with additional provisional licenses issued to avoid interruption in sales after the law’s effective date. He said some applications remained pending because inspections and photographs revealed possible unauthorized nicotine vapor products, and the department was seeking documentation before approval. A staff amendment was adopted without objection before the ABC presentation continued.

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• Even without legally required standards, in other words, if we don't require those to be followed, companies
• Even without legally required standards, in other words, if we don't require those to be followed, companies
• Even without legally required standards, in other words, if we don't require those to be followed, companies
• IVOs will be required to reapply every three years.
• The spacing requirements in Senate Bill 667 mirror the requirements that railroads, including short-line

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• </c><00:36:34.480><c> to</c> needed to meet NATO's requirements to needed to meet NATO's requirements
• :16.960><c> with</c><01:38:17.199><c> every</c> requires safe storage devices with every requires safe
• :02:15.440><c> medical</c> programs that required no medical programs that required no medical training
• History will require atonement but we History will require atonement but we can<02:07:55.840><c> choose
• </c><02:27:16.720><c> Park</c> clearly marked as legal tender. Park clearly marked as legal tender.

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• It's kind of our central park for the region.
• It's kind of our central park for the region.
• This bill requires all school districts in the state of Florida to observe Veterans Day and have the
• This bill requires all school districts in the state of Florida to observe Veterans Day and have the
• Members, this amendment requires the Board of Governors to approve only programs that are recognized

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• G7 is Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Division of Heritage. This is for $231,000.
• Our subgrantees are required to submit quarterly reports.
• Our subgrantees are required to submit quarterly reports.
• Our subgrantees are required to submit quarterly reports.
• Number two is National Park College with Creative Signs.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

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• we have the numbers area and parking we have the numbers here<00:07:58.720><c> for</c><00:07:58.919>
• There were numerous factors throughout, you know, the 20 schools that would require or that would cause
• <00:10:01.519><c> would</c> you know the 20 schools that would you know the 20 schools that would require
• or that would cause the Gap to require or that would cause the Gap to change<00:10:03.920><c> so</c>

Summary: The House Budget Review Committee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met, approved the minutes from its first meeting, and then received a presentation on the School Facility Assistance Fund audit. State Auditor Allison Ball’s office and its third-party contractor, Blue and Co., explained that the audit followed the scope set in the budget bill: to review each school project’s cost, available local resources, and eligibility criteria for state gap funding, with the Auditor of Public Accounts certifying the final report. The presenters walked through the 20 school projects identified for review and gave the current gap funding amounts found for each. Examples included Adair County at about $7.6 million, Augusta Independent at $5.3 million, B.S. Down Independent at just over $43 million, Fleming County at about $15 million, Garrard County at $14.9 million, Johnson County at $78 million, Somerset Independent at $1.7 million, Walton Verona at $48,000, Williams Town Independent at $7.4 million, and several others. They also noted that some districts were fully funded before the audit or withdrew because they had secured enough local funding, including Breathitt County, Kent County, and Lewis County. Washington County’s project was flagged as failing some House Bill 6 eligibility criteria even though the report calculated a $27.6 million gap. Members asked whether districts that secured funding on their own were being penalized, and the auditors responded that changes in gap amounts reflected several factors, including rising project costs and newly available local funding. They also said the audit did not attempt to determine whether local funds were earmarked for one project versus another, because the budget bill directed them to assess available local funding as provided. The committee requested the presentation slides, and the meeting concluded with no further questions and a motion to adjourn.

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• As you may know, Florida statute requires that agricultural producers within a Basin management action
• That was due to be we're required to have it due by July one of this year.
• But ongoing research is required to help the FWC refine and assess our management approaches.
• But you're not allowed to do that and federal parks.
• And so if the python is an Everglades park, you can't use dogs, which would be the easiest and so. >>

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• Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reports recommending that the Senate bill further regulating parking
• Second reading of the bill: An act further regulating parking fines in the town of Scituate, Senate No
• House 3929, an act regulating the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer
• for the City of Worcester. ...maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for
• An act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the position of a firefighter

Summary: The House received two gubernatorial messages: one recommending legislation on terms for certain Commonwealth bonds, referred to the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, and another exempting George Petrinos from the maximum retirement age for firefighter service in Dudley, referred to the Committee on Public Service. The Committee on Rules also reported favorably on resolutions commending the Town of Plymouth for its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution. The House then took up Senate Bill 2577, further regulating parking fines in Scituate. After suspending Rule 7A, the bill was ordered to a third reading. The House also passed to be enacted two engrossed bills: House 4141, authorizing North Adams to appoint retired police officers as special police officers for paid detail assignments, and House 3929, regulating the maximum age for original appointment as a police officer in Worcester. Later, the House passed to be engrossed Senate Bill 2908, establishing a sick leave bank for Shannon Manning of the Trial Court, Senate Bill 3031, establishing a sick leave bank for Stephanie Rivera of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, House Bill 4443, changing the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a firefighter or police officer in Haverhill, and House Bill 5379, relating to the transfer of interest in land in West Brookfield. The House adopted an order to adjourn until Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to meet then in informal session.

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• community of the Commonwealth, the Armenian Heritage Foundation, Friends of the Armenian Heritage Park
• community of the Commonwealth, the Armenian Heritage Foundation, Friends of the Armenian Heritage Park
• institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking funds, serial bond requirements
• institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements
• institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several ceremonial resolutions. On the Committee on Rules report, members adopted resolutions commemorating the Armenian Genocide and the 50th anniversary of Black April after suspending the rules. Representative Howard also recognized April 17 as the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide, noting the Legislature’s prior designation of Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day and observing a moment of silence for victims and survivors. The House also welcomed visiting student athletes from Weston High School, including the boys’ indoor track and field team and the boys’ fencing team, both state champions. Later, the Committee on Ways and Means reported House 1, the fiscal year 2026 state budget bill, with a total appropriation of about $61.4 billion. The bill was read a second time and, on motion of Representative Mikelowitz, further consideration was postponed until April 28, with the matter laid on the table. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today to meet again Tuesday at 11 a.m. The chamber then adjourned.

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• So we're required by statute to update our target industries every three years.
• They do all require investment and job creation... Now I'll go to our performance-based tools.
• They do all require investment and job creation.
• So the express lanes are absolutely required, especially when I need to get to Miami to fly.
• So the express lanes are absolutely required, especially when I need to get to Miami to fly.

Summary: The committee heard two informational presentations: one from the Department of Commerce and one from the Florida Department of Transportation. Jason Mahon of Commerce outlined the state’s economic development strategy and tools, emphasizing Florida’s GDP growth, business formation, and strengths in manufacturing, high-tech, defense, life sciences, and international trade. He described programs such as the State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Rural Community Investment Program, the Florida Opportunity Fund, the Rural Infrastructure Fund, the Job Growth Grant Fund, performance-based tax credits, and disaster recovery loans, and cited examples including ServiceNow, Williams International, NeoCity, and Point Blank Enterprises. Members asked about small-business grants, foreign investment interest, workforce needs, and whether additional tools are needed; Mahon said most Commerce programs are loan-focused and noted ongoing workforce and site-readiness challenges. Jennifer Marshall of FDOT then reviewed major transportation projects and the Moving Florida Forward initiative, highlighting congestion relief, express lanes, bridge and interchange work, and accelerated delivery methods. She cited projects such as Golden Glades, I-95 improvements, the NASA Causeway Bridge, the DuPont Bridge, I-4 corridor work, the First Coast Expressway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, A1A seawall work, and Turnpike projects, along with examples of cost savings and schedule acceleration. Senators asked about how express lane locations are chosen, toll revenue use in South Florida, the status and cost of the I-395 downtown Miami project, and whether EV and rideshare access to express lanes should be preserved. FDOT said it would follow up on several of those questions, and the committee adjourned without taking any legislative action.

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• They do not require a formal substance use disorder diagnosis.
• They do not require a formal substance use disorder diagnosis, nor do they require any sort of formal
• That is not a requirement for hire.
• , parking lots, things like that.
• In parks, parking lots, things like that.

Summary: The meeting opened with approval of the April minutes and brief administrative updates, including notice that House Bill 5447 had passed both chambers of the General Assembly. Speakers reflected on the bill’s key provisions, which include eating-disorder working groups, an evidence-based screening requirement for school-based health centers beginning July 1, 2027, and a DSS-led feasibility process to explore an inpatient psychiatric facility for young adults ages 14 to 21. New staff introductions were also made for the Behavioral Health Advocate’s office and the TCB team. A major portion of the meeting focused on marketing and outreach for urgent crisis centers (UCCs) and the broader youth crisis continuum. Daydream Communications presented research showing low public awareness of UCCs but strong interest once families learn about them, with parents wanting specialized, compassionate care, clear expectations, insurance clarity, and bilingual support. United Way described its parallel work on a statewide crisis continuum marketing toolkit, using the SAMHSA framework of “someone to talk to, someone to respond, and somewhere safe to go,” and outlined plans to distribute consistent messaging through websites, social media, flyers, and community venues. Members emphasized coordinating with existing platforms and ensuring the marketing reflects the actual experience at UCC sites. DCF then presented on adolescent substance use services, citing data showing high need and low treatment access among Connecticut youth. The department reviewed its ASAM-based continuum, SBIRT efforts in outpatient psychiatric clinics, medication-assisted treatment access, and statewide services such as MST, MST emerging adults, STRIDE, multidimensional family therapy, youth recovery supports, and the AIM matching tool. A new young people peer support program was highlighted, with referrals accepted from families, hospitals, community providers, DCF, youth diversion, and the judicial branch. Questions addressed parent consent, peer matching, and whether the AIM tool could be linked through 211. The meeting concluded with an update from the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board and its regional boards and grant-funded initiatives. Presenters reviewed the state suicide prevention plan, regional coalition work, postvention response, lethal means safety efforts, and the 988 capacity improvement grant that supports Connecticut’s centralized 988 contact center at United Way. They also shared youth suicide risk data from the Connecticut Youth Risk Behavior Survey, noting recent declines in reported suicidal ideation and attempts, and provided resources for training and materials. No formal votes were taken beyond the approval of the April minutes.

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• So there were always little dark areas in the requirements by weight and vehicle.
• One, it would require that tolling facility.
• That entity was required by statute to provide this body, I believe, a master plan.
• , created an annual plan requirement that has to be reviewed and approved by the legislature.
• I believe you offered amendments last year on Senate Bill 99 dealing with the park issue.

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on April 21 and heard a series of transportation, licensing, tolling, and public safety measures. Early bills included HB 745, extending special permits for tandem/container loads serving port facilities; HB 1000, a DOTD cleanup bill that clarifies Highway Priority Program reporting and raises the letter-bid contract threshold from $1 million to $3 million; HB 1050, which revises commercial driver’s license rules and allows certain 18-year-olds to drive intrastate with a Class A license; and HB 1172, designating a portion of US 165 in Oberlin as the Coulin Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 1000 adopted with amendments. The committee then took up HB 896 on toll facilities, prompted by concerns about Belle Chasse toll charges and customer service access. The bill would require local toll customer service centers, toll dispute procedures, and limits on certain fees; amendments were adopted to refine those provisions, including in-person assistance, appeal deadlines, and limits on additional charges. The bill was reported with amendments. HB 493, which would have prohibited expropriation by the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District in East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes, drew extensive testimony and debate over reservoir planning and local flood-control authority, but was ultimately voluntarily deferred. Later, HB 1173 was approved to give people in the OMV reinstatement relief program up to three months without a late fee on installment agreements, while keeping the payment due and moving it to the end of the plan. HB 1024 created a Louisiana Democratic Party special prestige license plate and was reported favorably. The committee also approved HCR 32 urging the Port of New Orleans to secure backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge, and HB 1159, concerning automated speed enforcement in Jefferson Parish municipalities, was ultimately voluntarily deferred after discussion of local control, public input, and prior legislation on speed cameras. The final major item was HB 679, as substituted, creating a driver’s license designation for people with brain injuries and directing law enforcement training on interactions with those individuals. The sponsor and several witnesses described personal experiences with traumatic brain injury and argued the designation would improve safety and communication during traffic stops. The substitute bill was adopted and the measure was reported favorably. The committee concluded by reporting HB 1207 favorably; that bill would limit unduly restrictive contractor qualification requirements in public bidding and require such requirements to be reasonably related to the project and justified in writing.

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• and project program specialists will support the coming P-card changes and expanding compliance requirements
• and project program specialists will support the coming P-card changes and expanding compliance requirements
• These include positions at Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, State Police, and Economic Development.
• Item I is a request for continuation of certification differentials for employees at Parks, Heritage,
• And then we have got reports, which require no action, but if you've got any questions or want to talk

Committee: All ALC-PERSONNEL

Summary: The committee reviewed several personnel and appropriation requests. Item C was a two-for-two position swap with no net increase in authorized positions and was approved. Item D, for South Arkansas College, added three net positions through a mix of growth and swap pool positions, including food service, public safety, housing, and compliance support roles, and was approved. Item E moved positions and $3 million in salary and match appropriation within Workforce Services to consolidate shared services, with no net change in positions, and was approved. The committee then considered a group of continuation items for FY27, covering previously approved growth and surrender pool positions, various differentials, hard-to-fill and on-call pay, a labor market adjustment for crime lab medical examiners, and continuation of grant-funded classifications tied to ARPA and IIJA grants across several agencies. These items were reviewed together and approved. Reports on the agenda required no action and were simply reviewed. On the supplemental agenda, the committee suspended the rules and approved OPM’s request for salary increases for 92 employees whose merit raises would place them over their grade maximums. Senator Dotson asked about several public safety medical examiner positions listed on the salary schedule, and staff indicated they were likely crime lab medical examiner roles. The meeting then adjourned.

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• the project program specialist will support the coming P-card changes and expanding compliance requirements
• and project program specialists will support the coming P-card changes and expanding compliance requirements
• These include positions at Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, State Police, and Economic Development.
• Item I is a request for continuation of certification differentials for employees at Parks, Heritage,
• Then we have reports, which require no action, but if you've got any questions or want to talk through

Committee: All ALC-PERSONNEL

Summary: The committee reviewed several personnel and appropriation items, including Item C, which involved a two-for-two position swap with no net increase in authorized positions and was approved after motion. Item D for South Arkansas College added three net positions through a mix of growth and swap pool requests, including food service, public safety, housing support, and compliance-related roles; it was also approved. Item E moved positions and $3 million in salary and match appropriation within Workforce Services to consolidate shared services, with no net change in positions, and was approved. The committee then took up Items F through O as continuation requests for previously approved or reviewed positions and differentials to carry into FY27. These included growth and surrender pool positions at several agencies, various pay differentials such as second-language, on-call, hard-to-fill, certification, and labor market adjustments, as well as continuation of grant-funded classifications tied to ARPA and IIJA grants and other federal grants. After no questions, the committee approved the continuations in a single motion. Under the supplemental agenda, the committee suspended the rules and approved Item A-1, which authorized salary increases above grade maximums for 92 employees due to merit increases. A senator asked about several public safety classifications listed as Med 14, 16, 14, and 15, and staff indicated they were likely crime lab medical examiner positions. The meeting then adjourned.

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• required to... report that information to TEA, is that right?
• You're requiring notification for the same offenses?
• Murr that gave RV parks this protection last session.
• Members, this amendment clarifies requirements on site plans for RV parks and campgrounds, a clarification
• SB 16 by Hughes relating to requiring a person and submit proof of citizenship to require a vote were

Bills: HB14 , HJR31 , HB43 , HB18 , HB 106 , HB36 , HB26 , HB149 , HB 121 , HB206 , HB136 , HB3114 , HB2733 , HB1732 , HB3700 , HB467 , HB 1130 , HB1846 , HB1442 , HB 1147 , HB2176 , HB2701 , HB805 , HB2890 , HB 1154 , HB1644 , HB2118 , HB1718 , HB2488 , HB2596 , HB1971 , HB2468 , HB484 , HB2578 , HB3204 , HB 1041 , HB307 , HB685 , HB1710 , HB538 , HB2525 , HB3125 , HB2027 , HB2894 , HB3077 , HB3684 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HJR5 , HB1330 , HB2110 , HJR2 , HJR6 , HB1587 , HB14 , HJR31 , HB43 , HB18 , HB 106 , HB36 , HB26 , HB149 , HB 121 , HB206 , HB136 , HB3114 , HB2733 , HB1732 , HB3700 , HB467 , HB 1130 , HB1846 , HB1442 , HB 1147 , HB2176 , HB2701 , HB805 , HB2890 , HB 1154 , HB1644 , HB2118 , HB1718 , HB2488 , HB2596 , HB1971 , HB2468 , HB484 , HB2578 , HB3204 , HB 1041 , HB307 , HB685 , HB1710 , HB538 , HB2525 , HB3125 , HB2027 , HB2894 , HB3077 , HB3684

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• Campbell here in District 98, that is Oakland Park, parts of Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield
• We have Englewood, Port Charlotte, Welland Park, North Port, and a small portion of Venice.
• Florida law requires investment policy statements for the pension plan, the investment plan, Florida
• The newest component of the Protecting Florida's Investments Act requirements relates to China.
• And if they do not do that, then that's when the divestment requirements go into effect.

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met with a quorum and began with member introductions and remarks from the chair emphasizing the committee’s focus on government efficiency, accountability, and oversight of executive branch agencies. Members shared their districts and backgrounds, with several noting hurricane recovery in their communities and a shared interest in reducing bureaucracy and improving service to Floridians. The committee’s only presentation was from Chris Spencer, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, who gave an overview of the SBA’s governance structure, investment responsibilities, and divestment policies. He explained the SBA’s management of more than $257 billion in assets, including the Florida Retirement System, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and Florida PRIME, and reviewed the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions covering Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He also described the implementation of HB 7071, including the required divestment from direct holdings in Chinese companies, and said the SBA had reduced its direct Chinese holdings from 33 companies totaling over $172 million to 13 companies totaling about $64 million, with completion expected ahead of the September 1, 2025 deadline. Members asked detailed questions about the Israel boycott list, Morningstar and MSCI, how the SBA gathers information, whether Cuba’s federal designation changes affect Florida law, how companies are removed from scrutinized lists, and whether divestment timing could affect returns. Spencer said the SBA uses public and paid research sources, gives companies a 90-day cure period in some cases, and brings list changes to the trustees for approval. He also explained that the China benchmark change is intended to reduce passive exposure while still allowing active investment decisions, and said the PFIA restrictions have had a modestly positive overall effect on pension performance. The chair also asked about the Florida Retirement System funded ratio and the CAT Fund’s capacity; Spencer said the pension fund is at 80.7% funded, that actuarial assumptions are reviewed regularly, and that the CAT Fund currently has more than $10.5 billion in liquid claims-paying capacity and is expected to remain well positioned for hurricane losses. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.