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• requires the Department of Financial Services to contract with an appropriate vendor to conduct a study
• And lastly, the bill requires an eye budget study to review the I budget to determine if the adult pathways
• and support Florida's faith-based and community organizations and enhance their collaboration for background
• office today is that Faith Council which is made up of, I believe 25 individuals from various faith backgrounds
• I don't care if you spent my taxpayer dollars on Bible studies, the Old Testament, the New Testament.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• With regard to my professional background, I hold a PhD in physical chemistry from UT Austin and have
• Now, I'm reminded of my high school study of government checks and balances and the clear boundaries
• You then bring people in from various backgrounds and expertise. Then you whittle away at it.
• concern, minority students, including LGBTQ students, face disproportionately high dropout rates, as studies
• Transgender students are particularly vulnerable, with a study revealing that 7.6% of transgender students

Bills: SB38, SB287, SB291, SB292, SB508, SB618, SB901, SB1436, SB1494, SB1626, SB1719, SB1999, SB1333, SB 38

Keywords: evictions, property law, tenant rights, landlord responsibilities, justice court, court rules, SB 287, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, sexually oriented business, adult entertainment, strip club, nude entertainment, live nude performance, alcohol prohibition, alcohol consumption, possession of alcohol, criminal offense, Class A misdemeanor, state jail felony, third degree felony

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• their academic interests and set them up to be successes in the future regardless of the field of study
• The to stand before you to give you a little bit of background of myself.
• appointed to the board's beginning of last year and the chairman since August of last year, my background
• It's not coming on folks be studying to get those those jobs immediately.
• South Florida State College through its dual enrollment program in high school before to continue my studies

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Make sure they stay within the market, and they do a study before.
• And that was to get the educational study, right?
• Have we done a study about this particular thing?
• Have we done a study about this particular thing?
• No, they've done a study on how much money they need to operate.

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met to hear several education-related measures. It reported favorably, without objection, on House Bill 1215, which would transfer certain removed historical statues and monuments to the Office of State Parks, prohibit re-erection in the parish where they were removed, and require interpretive signage. The committee also advanced House Bill 682, which creates a school guardian program for honorably discharged veterans employed or contracted by local school systems or charter schools; testimony emphasized that guardians would be unarmed, trained, and used for mentoring and school safety. House Bill 1079, giving enrollment preferences in charter schools to children in early childhood programs, military families, foster children, and children in custody disputes, was also reported favorably, as was House Concurrent Resolution 81, directing the Department of Education to study options for districts facing declining enrollment. The committee then took up House Bill 1084, which would allow public postsecondary institutions to raise tuition and mandatory fees by up to 15 percent annually, with higher increases requiring Board of Supervisors approval. The bill drew extended debate over affordability, TOPS, student retention, and whether universities should have more autonomy to set prices. Members raised concerns about fee burdens on families and whether the state should first study the issue; supporters argued the bill would increase transparency and let institutions respond to funding needs and market conditions. Senator Mazzell offered an amendment lowering the cap from 15 percent to 10 percent, and the committee adopted the amendment before reporting the bill favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 342, which would shift the burden of proof in special education due process hearings from parents to local education agencies. The author and parents testified that the current system places an unfair burden on families of children with disabilities, who often lack access to records and legal resources, and that schools already control the documentation and should have to show compliance with IEP obligations. Jefferson Parish school officials opposed the bill, arguing it would increase legal costs, require more staff and attorney time, and potentially lead to more hearings; they also questioned the fiscal note. The Legislative Fiscal Office said the fiscal impact was indeterminable, and the committee continued hearing testimony from parents and school representatives as the transcript ended.

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• It is documented and studied.
• It is documented and studied.
• It is documented and<00:35:15.599> studied.
• So, in my YouTube lawyer opinion, [laughter] I only know law because I've only studied it.
• Um not not in real actual studied it. Um not not in real actual just<00:41:33.760> YouTube.

Bills: HB0008, HB0009, HB0028

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, sexual exploitation, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, 916, all

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• She has a broad educational background and she is going to be a very good asset for our committee.
• Those on Ways and Means have been part of the commission with the Senate Ways and Means to study our
• Ways and Means to study our funding formula, and I decided that our Education Policy Committee should
• But there's a lot of study that needs to be done. but there's a lot of study that needs to be done, a
• Smith: I believe that was the Augenblick study that was done in 2015.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Um, I just wanted to give you a little background on the two bills, and then we can...
• Um, just a very quick background of Minnesota Secure Choice: it is a state-facilitated retirement plan
• of Minnesota secure Choice it background of Minnesota secure Choice it is<00:05:02.199> a<00:
• Just by way of background, stays of adjudication are normally a very good resolution for a defendant.
• facts um just by way of background facts um just by way of background ground<02:02:52.079> stays

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• <00:07:19.440> and literature that showed of studies and literature that showed of studies
• Uh most idea of a study commission.
• Thank you for... what um has been thought of as a study, what um has been thought of as a study, what
• what we would consider a study what we would consider a study commission.<00:24:47.120> It
• studies that indicate positive impacts. studies that indicate positive impacts.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs heard HB 1790-FN, which would address involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. Representative Lucy Weber introduced the bill for Representative Long, and the committee heard extensive testimony both in support of and in opposition to the proposal. Opponents, including John Burns of SOS Recovery and Jake Barry of New Futures, argued that involuntary commitment is not well supported by research, can retraumatize people, may increase overdose risk after release, and could undermine New Hampshire’s existing recovery and harm-reduction efforts. They emphasized that treatment should be voluntary, trauma-informed, and paired with housing, recovery supports, and other community-based services. Representative Long said he was willing to accept DHHS’s request to amend the bill into a study commission, though he expressed concern that a prior state study had not led to action. He said the commission should focus on implementation details, including where people would be placed, staffing, withdrawal management, elopement prevention, length of commitment, and aftercare. He described involuntary commitment as one tool for people with severe dangerous addictions, distinct from drug court, and said it could help avoid criminal records. Committee members asked about capacity at New Hampshire Hospital and how the proposal would work in practice. DHHS officials Katya Fox and Cynthia Pabonis testified that the bill raises major policy and fiscal concerns. They said New Hampshire’s current system has benefited from investments in naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, recovery centers, and community-based services, and that those investments have helped reduce overdose deaths. They estimated the bill would require a new 70-bed facility costing about $40 million to build and about $33.3 million annually to operate, with only a small portion offset by insurance, plus more than $600,000 in annual legal costs and additional staffing and system changes. They also said New Hampshire Hospital has 185 beds, with about 100 patients typically ready for less restrictive settings, and that housing shortages are a major bottleneck. NAMI New Hampshire also testified in opposition, saying families often want any possible treatment for loved ones but still opposed the bill. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

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• It requires a $300,000 FDOT study on the long-term impacts of electric and alternative fuel vehicles
• And so, just as some background, the sector plan process was actually piloted about 25 years ago.
• So that's the background of that.
• So that's the background of that.
• And the 10,000-acre threshold, there's no planning rationale, no study, no data.

Bills: S0002, S0026, S0354, S1112, S1192, S1220, S1352, S1670

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, land use, development, sustainability, environmental protection, housing policy, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.

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• There was a study that was conducted by the Center for Democracy and Technology that found that 15% of
• There was another study by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers four years ago that
• Most people with a prosecutorial background or with investigative experience...
• Backgrounds in law enforcement typically come from a patrol function, then a supervisory function.
• starts targeting a government-paid official, perhaps with a high school education and a construction background

Bills: HB47, HB171, HB285, HB305, HB449, HB908, HB1024, HB1306, HB1443, HB1445, HB1741, HB1866, HB1902, HB2001, HB2282, HB2355, HB2492, HB2637, HB2697, HB3464, HB4263, HB4996, HB5667, HB47, HB171, HB285, HB305

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, pretrial hearings

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• I think that would help. action and not having a study committee action and not having a study committee
• Study after study shows pre-trial detention increases recidivism rates, which means a person is more
• Study after study shows pre-trial detention increases recidivism rates, which means a person is more
• Study after study shows pre-trial detention increases recidivism rates, which means a person is more
• Study after study shows pre-trial detention increases recidivism rates, which means a person is more

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• > in<00:16:38.560> the recent ACS study published in the recent ACS study published in
• <01:28:48.480> Um, youth with trauma backgrounds. Um, youth with trauma backgrounds.
• Um, the board would have to establish FBI background checks.
• Um, the board would have to establish FBI background checks.
• And anybody that would like to studies.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with House Bill 1969, which would provide state funding for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured residents. The Department of Human Services said it supports the goal of early screening but would need new administrative capacity, including a program manager and claim pre-screening, to run the program. The Department of Health supported the measure and cited low screening rates in Hawaii, noting an educational campaign to encourage screening. The Insurance Division raised concerns about reliance on federal FAQs, warning that guidance can change and may create state cost exposure. Supporters including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and the Hawaii Medical Association argued the bill would close a preventive-care gap, reduce late-stage diagnoses, and save long-term costs; the committee also discussed implementation costs, estimated by DHS at roughly $1.4 million to $2 million annually plus administrative expenses, and a 6-month to 1-year timeline to establish the program. The committee then took up House Bill 1965, which would require health carriers to spend at least 6% of total medical expenditures on primary care providers. The Insurance Division said several provisions raise technical and legal concerns, including the premium freeze, the medical loss ratio language, the lack of an existing external review process for downcoding claims, and a new mandate for medically necessary inter-island transportation that could trigger an ACA defrayal. The Department of Human Services supported the intent but suggested broader language to include primary care supports and services, and noted that QUEST integration plans already invested at least 9% of total medical expenditures in primary care in 2024, with additional spending on supports and low-value care reductions. State health planning officials strongly supported the bill as an investment in primary care, saying it could improve outcomes and lower long-term costs, though they acknowledged a possible temporary premium increase during the transition. Testimony in support emphasized Hawaii’s physician shortage, especially on Maui, the Big Island, and other neighbor islands, and warned that clinics are under financial strain and may close without higher primary care reimbursement. The Hawaii Healthcare Task Force, AARP Hawaii, and other supporters said the bill would help retain providers, improve access for Medicare and Medicaid patients, and prevent downstream costs from emergency room use and avoidable hospitalizations. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• That's what's in the existing resolution, just by way of background.
• That's what's in the existing resolution, just by way of background.
• I'm going to withdraw the motion and ask that we just study it and find out from a CPA, and that we can

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee met briefly, established a quorum, and adopted the June 3, 2024 minutes without objection. The clerk and executive counsel then gave an overview of the committee’s role in setting and administering the House supplemental expense allowance, explaining that members currently receive up to $1,500 per month for reimbursable office and district expenses such as rent, utilities, printing, postage, travel in district, and certain communications costs. They also explained the existing carryover rules: unused funds may roll forward up to $3,000 generally and an additional $6,000 for printed materials, with any excess remaining in the House budget. Members asked for clarification on how the supplemental interacts with district office rent, mailers, per diem, out-of-state travel, cell phones, internet, and conference expenses, and staff explained which items are currently reimbursable and which are paid directly by the House. Several members raised the idea of expanding allowable uses of the supplemental to help cover lodging costs during session for members who live more than 50 miles from the Capitol, and one member also asked whether the monthly allowance should be increased because of inflation and rising office costs. Staff said lodging would require an amendment to the resolution and that any increase in the allowance would have to be taken up by the next legislative body, not this committee mid-term. Members also discussed possible tax implications and the need to consult a CPA before changing the rules, with concerns raised about avoiding double-dipping or ethical issues if lodging were reimbursed in addition to per diem. One member withdrew the lodging motion and asked that the committee study the issue further. The committee took no substantive action beyond adopting the minutes and adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made and approved without objection.

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• House Bill 1055 establishes by statute the Center for the Study of Election Law within FSU's College
• Without the proper safeguards, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds risk being
• Without the proper safeguards, students of color and students from low-income backgrounds risk being

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met with two bills on the agenda. HB 1055, by Rep. Albert, would make permanent the Center for the Study of Election Law at Florida State University’s College of Law, which was created temporarily in 2023. The sponsor described the center as successful and tied to Florida’s election reputation. There was brief public testimony, including support from FSU-affiliated witnesses, and no debate or amendments. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 1105, by Rep. Kinghart-Johnson, a broader education bill affecting Bright Futures and related programs. As explained by the sponsor, the bill would change the Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship requirement from three full credits in one program to three full credits total, align the CTE diploma with scholarship eligibility, add the AP Capstone Diploma as an automatic Bright Futures Academic Scholarship qualifier, and remove barriers for some students whose parents are retired military or public service employees stationed out of state. An amendment was adopted that revised AP Capstone requirements, kept the Gold Seal GPA requirement unchanged, and added the ACE diploma as a qualifier for the Florida Seal of Fine Arts. Public testimony on HB 1105 included two social work students who supported expanding opportunities but warned that the bill could steer students into vocational tracks without enough safeguards, transparency, or access to transportation, internships, and counseling. Several members spoke in support of the bill’s goal of recognizing multiple paths to success, while also acknowledging concerns raised by speakers. In closing, the sponsor said the bill was intended to improve access and correct language that treated vocational pathways as lesser options. HB 1105 passed unanimously as amended, and the meeting adjourned afterward.

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• And backgrounds, which is the beauty of our state and country.
• 2017 cohort of the combined B.A.M.D. program at the University of New Mexico for his undergraduate studies
• Criminal history background checks, declaring an emergency.

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• Eventually, they faded into the background.
• . background. background.
• That is a study that control group.
• > insurance<01:57:31.960> covers Studies show that when insurance covers Studies show that
• A recent study by the Women's coverage.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• WE SHARE THE SAME BACKGROUND WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN OUR FAMILIES.
• YOU SENATOR AND I AM GENERALLY SUPPORTIVE OF THE CONCEPT BUT I'M ALSO AWARE OF THE FACT THAT MOST STUDIES
• COULD YOU EXPLAIN WHERE THEY WOULD GET A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IF THEY WERE A CORRECTIONS OFFICER
• WHEN YOU DO MILITARY HIRING YOU GO THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK AND LOCAL RECORDS CHECK AT THE SAME TIME
• ALSO, NO RECENT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK? IS THAT CORRECT?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• as I said, we're collaborating with the other agencies that work on water, and we ourselves are studying
• Um, your study from, I think it was November.
• The, um, I believe the prior requirement that you referenced is uh, a part of that same allocation study
• OK, so we're still studying the question.
• I mean, so what is the, what is your plan for, um, completing the study on the single market clearing

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• Uh members, just a little background on this.
• But before we jump into the report, I'd like to provide some background and context around the types
• We study<00:37:13.839> them.
• <00:37:14.720> What study them. What have they done? What study them.
• <00:57:09.040> at communication studies faculty member at communication studies faculty member

Keywords: 1183, house

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• culture, infrastructure and background. culture, infrastructure and background.
• We looked at a 2017 study that was done around looking at adding capacity at the Stillwater fair site
• 20<00:34:38.079> 2017 pull up I think it was a 20 2017 pull up I think it was a 20 2017 study
• 41.359> um<00:34:41.919> around<00:34:42.320> looking<00:34:42.560> at study
• that was done um around looking at study that was done um around looking at adding<00:34:43.359>

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