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• And it is our responsibility to set the emotion aside and to make balanced decisions and to bring equity
• Laura Yeoman: Florida has had decades of balance in the medical malpractice insurance.
• To the extent that balance means caps on noneconomic damages, Florida has tried that.
• Laura Yeoman: Florida's system is out of balance, with the balance in favor of healthcare providers,
• Any changes to this bill would result in a continued shift of the balance in the wrong direction.

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• One is bringing balance to the system, and the other one is transparency in damages.
• Unfortunately, it did not bring balance in application.
• In application, now, It did not bring balance in application.
• rates that they will pay to a provider, and the provider can take it or they can sue, or they can balance
• So we end up with... or they can balance build a patient.

Summary: The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0. The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0. HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.

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• My goal in bringing this bill was to balance out protecting private business rights from what I viewed
• this</c><00:03:41.519><c> bill</c><00:03:42.319><c> was</c><00:03:42.519><c> to</c><00:03:42.680><c> balance
• </c><00:03:43.040><c> out</c> bringing this bill was to balance out bringing this bill was to balance
• Senate Bill 122 provides a balanced, thoughtful alternative, one that promotes transparency, accountability
• Senate Bill 122 provides a balanced, thoughtful alternative, one that promotes transparency, accountability

Keywords: Intro: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:31 Discussion of SB 122: 02:30 Roll Call Vote on SB 122: 26:47, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Agriculture Committee took up Senate Bill 122, a measure dealing with pet stores, breeders, and the scope of local regulation. The chair explained the bill was intended to balance private business rights with local control, and said he wanted to clarify definitions such as qualified breeder, local authority, and where fees and fines would go. He also said he would work on a floor amendment and noted concerns about whether the bill would allow localities to outright ban pet stores or instead only regulate them. The committee first adopted a committee substitute by motion and voice vote. Supporters of the bill, including representatives from Petland and an attorney who had worked on animal-related regulation in Ohio, argued that the bill would create statewide standards, protect responsible pet retailers from what they described as politically motivated local bans, and preserve consumer choice. They said local governments would still be able to inspect, require documentation, and enforce licensing, but not shut businesses down without due process. A senator from Campbell County asked whether the bill would interfere with strong local ordinances; supporters responded that the bill would set standards higher than USDA rules and still allow local regulation, while opposing local bans. Opposition came from the Kentucky League of Cities and representatives of Kentucky animal care and control agencies. KLC said local decisions should remain at the local level and noted that several cities and one county already had ordinances that could be affected; it also said the bill was opposed by its board and might overlap with pending litigation. Animal control representatives said the bill did not clearly define breeder verification or enforcement responsibility, could restrict local authority, and did not address animal care conditions or consumer transparency. After questions and debate, the committee voted on the bill; the roll call ended in a 5-5 tie, and Senate Bill 122 failed to pass out of committee.

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• Unfortunately, it can be even larger than that—10x to get to fully funded balance versus getting on a
• If there's 15 years left, you have a little bit more time to build up that balance.
• And is that okay, even though the balance is different or the timing or the exact cost of that project
• What is that beginning balance of the structural integrity of that reserve fund?
• So what is that beginning balance if the old account had everything mixed together? Great.

Summary: The committee on Regulated Industries convened with a quorum and began a panel discussion focused on condominium milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies (SIRS), with members framing the topic as part of Florida’s post-Surfside condo safety reforms. The chair and panelists reviewed how the state got here, emphasizing that the problems predated Surfside and were driven by long-term deferred maintenance, underfunded reserves, and aging buildings. Panelists included representatives from Florida Realtors, engineering and reserve-study firms, a CPA, a community association attorney, and Broward County’s building safety official, all of whom described their roles in inspections, reserve planning, and code enforcement. Testimony centered on what inspectors are finding in the field. Panelists said the most common problems are not subsidence but wear-and-tear and maintenance failures, especially in stairways, balconies, roofs, parapet walls, waterproofing, and corrosion. They described examples of buildings with hidden deterioration, hurricane-exposed damage, and associations that were underfunded despite prior inspection regimes in Miami-Dade and Broward. Dr. Barbosa explained that Miami-Dade’s recertification program began in the 1970s and Broward’s in 2005, with current timelines generally requiring notice, a first milestone review, and then time to begin substantial repairs; she said the program has improved compliance but that SIRS has added confusion. Members also raised concerns about the cost and implementation of SIRS, including whether reports are being used to generate unnecessary work, whether contractors or firms have conflicts of interest, and whether the law’s use of “fully funded” is being misunderstood. Panelists said the statutory reserve requirement is better understood as baseline funding, not having all money in the bank immediately, and suggested clearer definitions and possibly changing the terminology to “adequately funded.” They also discussed the need to separate required structural items from optional or cosmetic items in reserve reports, improve transparency for buyers and lenders, and ensure associations provide documents through websites and other portals. No votes were taken. The committee used the meeting as an information-gathering session and signaled that more panels and discussion would follow, with members and witnesses agreeing that the state may need further clarification, education, and possible statutory adjustments to reduce confusion while preserving building safety.

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• </c> reserve the balance of my time. reserve the balance of my time.
• </c> I'll reserve the balance of my time. I'll reserve the balance of my time.
• I yield back the balance of my time.
• I yield back the balance of my time.
• </c> back the balance of my time. back the balance of my time.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• It is hard to strike this balance. I feel, but I do feel the time is now.
• And the last thing I'll say is that the balance for me is that we have amended the lot size.
• </c> there it is hard to strike this balance there it is hard to strike this balance I<01:04:48.960><
• :04:57.599><c> size</c><01:04:58.319><c> the</c><01:04:58.559><c> balance</c><01:04:58.960><c> for</c
• I think Senator Prentiss made a lot of good points about the balance in this bill.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• It centers around this idea of balance and imbalance.
• This is about balance. I believe it's about having true equality across the board.
• balance is going to be stricken.
• That balance is going to be gone because we're going to allow the... of evidence, that balance is going
• to be stricken, that balance is going to be gone.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of retained bills and several new measures, with most receiving favorable reports after amendments. Major debate centered on CS/SB 706, which preempts airport naming to the state and designates Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA and trademark-related conditions. Senator Jones offered amendments to avoid private royalty benefits, but both failed. Senators Berman, Osgood, Jones, and Pizzo spoke against the bill, raising concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and ethical issues; Senator Mayfield defended the bill as cost-free to the airport and noted the naming agreement. The committee ultimately voted the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements and CS/SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, both with amendments and some opposition from the Florida League of Cities on the utility bill. Several other bills were heard and reported favorably with little controversy. CS/SB 1500 would streamline uncontested probate proceedings; SB 962 would exclude farms and farm operations from certain zoning definitions tied to affordable housing preemption; CS/SB 820 would strengthen reporting for problem-solving courts; SB 840 would revise portions of last year’s hurricane-related land-use law to narrow its scope and sunset temporary restrictions; and SB 856 would require online property listings to show estimated ad valorem taxes, with an amendment excluding social media platforms and broadening liability protections. SB 110 would clarify homestead exemption eligibility for 98-year or longer residential leases. SB 394 would exempt certain underwriting managers handling limited facultative reinsurance from licensure requirements, and SB 434 would prevent wind-hardening improvements from increasing assessed value for residential property tax purposes. The committee also advanced several public-safety and transparency measures. CS/CS/SB 658 and 608, a combined water-safety bill, would require safety features for rental properties with pools or nearby water bodies and authorize DBPR enforcement; supporters framed it as a response to Florida’s high child-drowning rates, and Airbnb waived in support. SB 748 would place constitutional language on restoration of voting rights on sentencing score sheets, with broad support from voting-rights and civil-rights groups. CS/SB 824 would require annual reporting of unimproved school-district land inventories, and CS/SB 848 would create a framework for off-site stormwater treatment and related credits, with support from builders and mitigation bankers. The committee also heard CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, which clarifies certification requirements and performance criteria after a delete-all amendment.

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• Parts one and two reverse the true meaning of DEI, which exists to balance unfair advantages, not to
• It centers around this idea of balance and imbalance.
• This is about balance. I believe it's about having true equality across the board.
• That balance is going to be gone because we're going to allow the... ...of evidence, that balance is
• Senator Gaetz. of evidence, that balance is going to be stricken, that balance is going to be gone.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The recommendations provide unexpended balance authority for any. ongoing costs in the 26-27 biennium
• The recommendations do include. unexpended balance authority for any remaining bond proceeds from this
• By the end of this biennium, it would be reappropriated for the same purpose, the remaining balance,
• Workforce has been able to utilize accumulated VR grants balances to meet the needs.
• When public schools enroll pre-k children, that balance collapses.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• within the film are checks and balances within the film industry<00:19:27.760><c> we</c><00:19:27.919
• I think we’re trying to strike a balance between how do we find money to invest for projects that need
• between how do we uh find money balance between how do we uh find money to<00:52:42.760><c> invest</
• and we want to work with at that balance and we want to work with the<00:53:36.599><c> visitor</c><00
• but um in our we don't tip that balance but um in our mind<00:53:40.920><c> based</c><00:53:41.200><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered three measures on the 1 p.m. agenda. SB 817, relating to out-of-state offices, drew support from DBEDT and several community groups, with questions focused on the requested funding, staffing level, whether the office would expand broadly, and whether the Philippines was being singled out. SB 1578, relating to international affairs, received support from DBEDT and the Attorney General, with the chair noting the bill was intended to help DBEDT analyze Hawaii’s international partnerships and plan next steps. SB 1639, establishing Hawaii Beach Day, had limited testimony and was moved along without substantive debate. SB 582, relating to DBEDT, was also heard with support from state agencies and a few individuals, and was described as a vehicle for organizational and funding changes affecting the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, including moving some positions and programming to general funds and narrowing the works-of-art special fund's uses. The committees then took up recommendations. All three measures were advanced with amendments: SB 817 was amended to include technical changes and a defective effective date of July 1, 2025; SB 1578 was amended to address the Attorney General’s concerns, make the commission subject to Senate confirmation, and add technical changes and a defective date; and SB 582 was amended to incorporate provisions from SB 1577, clarify SFCA authority over performing arts, shift SFCA positions and programming to general funds, restrict the works-of-art special fund, and add a defective date. Each committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendations, with no reservations or no votes noted in the Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee and only Senator Dela Cruz voting no on SB 817 there; in the Economic Development and Tourism committee, SB 817 passed with Senator Kim in reservation and Senator Awa voting no, while SB 1578 and SB 582 passed with Senator Awa voting no. The later 10:00 a.m. agenda hearing focused on SB 1589, relating to the stadium development special fund, and SB 1629, relating to taxation. On SB 1589, the Attorney General asked for clarification of section 3, particularly the proviso about remaining monies lapsing to the general fund if the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District is terminated before completion; the interim stadium manager explained the bill would allow spending of $49.5 million already in the special fund for consultant, construction management, quality assurance, and contingency costs. On SB 1629, testimony was sharply divided: supporters, including film industry and business representatives, said the measure would support local film production, restore prior GET treatment, and help attract studio development; opponents argued the bill was vague, overly favorable to a specific project, and lacked oversight and accountability. The hearing ended with extensive questioning about whether the bill was effectively tailored to a particular studio project and how it related to other film tax credit measures, but no final committee action on SB 1589 or SB 1629 was included in the transcript excerpt.

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• How could that, I guess, I was a person who always looks at balance.
• Now we'll move into general public comment. creates a very nice balance.
• But my my I creates a very nice balance.
• </c><01:58:35.640><c> approach</c> create a more fair and balanced approach create a more fair and balanced
• balances balances with<02:34:22.360><c> the</c><02:34:22.440><c> Pro</c><02:34:22.680><c> Board.

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c><00:16:03.519><c> of</c><00:16:03.639><c> my</c> yeld back the balance of my yeld back the balance
• </c><00:32:50.440><c> of</c><00:32:50.639><c> my</c> reserve the balance of my reserve the balance of
• I reserve the balance of my time. Mr.
• I reserve the balance of my time. Mr.
• </c><02:55:41.239><c> in</c> survival there's a there's a balance in survival there's a there's a balance

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Chemical Industry Council of California, and the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance
• While CMTA, CICC, and the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance are all opposed to
• obtain constructive feedback on how to help address the concerns that led to the bill while also balancing
• well-paying household jobs in some of these facilities, we still need to make sure that there's a balance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It brings balance to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District by adding city representation
• It brings balance to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District by adding city representation
• So this is all about prioritizing streamlined recovery for disaster victims while still balancing the
• So this is all about prioritizing streamlined recovery for disaster victims while still balancing the

Summary: The committee considered several coastal, climate, and air quality measures. Senator Laird presented SCR 136 marking the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act and Coastal Conservancy Act, and SJR 12 opposing the federal offshore oil and gas leasing program; both drew broad support from environmental groups, local governments, and other advocates, with no opposition heard. Senator Padilla presented SB 10, requiring state climate plans to include gender impact assessments, with supporters arguing climate harms fall disproportionately on women and LGBTQ+ people; the bill also drew no opposition in the hearing. Senator Padilla also presented SB 675 to restructure the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board and expand public transparency, while supporters cited severe air quality problems and opponents raised concerns about unfunded mandates, consultation, and impacts on local permitting and economic development. Senator Allen presented SB 1229 to limit disaster-rebuild coastal permit exemptions when replacement structures would newly impede coastal access or sensitive protections, with supporters saying it would prevent investor abuse of post-disaster rebuilding rules. After testimony, the committee took up the measures and recorded votes. SCR 136, SJR 12, SB 10, SB 675, and SB 1229 all advanced on party-line or near-party-line votes, with some members voting no on the more regulatory measures. The consent calendar was also approved, including ACR 157, SB 899, SB 949, SB 963, SB 1008, SB 1207, SB 1428, and SJR 5. All of the listed measures were sent onward, generally to Appropriations, and the committee concluded its hearing after the roll calls.

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• It brings balance to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District by adding city representation
• It brings balance to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District by adding city representation
• It brings balance to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District by adding city representation
• So this is all about prioritizing streamlined recovery for disaster victims while still balancing the

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This is all kind of a constitutional requirement to make the books balance.
• requirement to kind of make the books requirement to kind of make the books balance.<00:08:00.440><c>
• 08:01.400><c> there</c><00:08:01.520><c> would</c><00:08:01.680><c> be</c><00:08:01.800><c> if</c> balance
• And further, there would be if balance.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Members, I am this measure is balanced.
• <00:44:56.960><c> this</c><00:44:57.359><c> measure</c><00:44:57.800><c> is</c><00:44:58.000><c> balanced
• </c> Members, I am this measure is balanced. Members, I am this measure is balanced.

Bills: SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB1515, SB2835, HB2282, SB3083, SB2031, SB2519, SB2667, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB2861, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, biological evidence, DNA analysis, post-conviction, evidence retention, court approval

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• 100 people signed up online and then another additional 50 people show up, we may need to kind of balance
• 100 people signed up online and then another additional 50 people show up we may need to kind of balance
• legislators, that excess pension funds should be used for addressing pension liabilities and needs and not balancing
• Knowing these funds, Pension liabilities and needs and not balancing the state's budget.

Keywords: 904, all

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• As we consider this measure, it will be critical to strike a balanced approach, one that meaningfully
• institutions, community banks, credit unions, and CDFIs, using participation loans to expand their balance
• institutions, community banks, credit unions, and CDFIs, using participation loans to expand their balance
• institutions, community banks, credit unions, and CDFIs, using participation loans to expand their balance

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• House Bill 2667 restores balance to the courts and protects Missouri families and job creators, and I'm
• But does this bill strike the appropriate balance between protecting free speech and preserving access
• That balancing act is probably going to look a little different depending on which of us is, you know
• , if you have 20 legislators decide and do that balancing act, you'll have over 20 opinions on how that

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and took up House Bill 3443, relating to court costs. Members adopted House Committee Amendment 1, which changed a January reference to July, updated language regarding the Department of Labor or its successors, and removed round-up numbers. The committee then rolled the amendment into a House Committee substitute and voted the substitute do pass by a roll call of 11 ayes and 1 no. House Bill 3304, concerning the offense of keeping a dangerous dog, was then amended to restore prior-bite language and narrow the injury definition to serious physical injury; the committee adopted the amendment, adopted a substitute, and voted the bill do pass 11-1. House Bill 2865, dealing with attorney’s fees and expenses in civil actions and agency proceedings, was approved do pass 12-0. House Bill 2255 was announced as not being taken up that day. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2777, the Public Nuisance Reform Act, was presented as a measure to narrow public nuisance claims, limit suits involving lawful products and regulated activities, strengthen causation requirements, and restrict who may sue and what damages may be recovered. Supporters from consumer reform, insurance, and civil justice groups said it would curb abusive litigation while preserving traditional nuisance claims; no opposition testimony was offered. House Bill 2667, the Eliminate Criminal Profiteering Act, would bar negligence claims arising from a person’s own wrongful conduct, limit negligent security liability, require apportionment of fault in some cases, and restrict certain recoveries by unauthorized aliens in auto cases. The sponsor and supporters said it would prevent criminals from profiting from their wrongdoing and protect businesses, while committee members raised questions about scope, premises liability, and sovereign immunity. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2666, an anti-SLAPP bill intended to provide a faster dismissal process for lawsuits that are meant to chill speech or petitioning activity. The sponsor and supporters said it would protect free expression and align Missouri with other states, while still preserving claims for genuinely harmed parties. No opposition testimony was presented on either House Bill 2667 or House Bill 2666, and the hearing concluded without any votes on the public hearing bills.