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• to repeal a transfer from the general<00:26:04.080> fund<00:26:04.480> to<00:26:04.720
• Additionally, the bill provides flexibility to transfer dollars between accounts within the agency if
• The change properly identifies the account into which transfers from the healthcare access fund should
• Additionally, the bill provides flexibility to transfer dollars between accounts within the agency if
• The change properly identifies the account into which transfers from the healthcare access fund should

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As of right now, this bill currently says it talks about the purchasing, but also the transferring of
• An answer to the question up there, they can be transferred by the seller, but they can't be ...up there
• They can be transferred by the seller, but they can't be transferred from the parents.
• They're not as new to technology. They don't really know how to weed out scams.
• And both for the officer's safety and for the citizen's safety, that envelope and that quick transfer

Summary: The meeting was a Girl State House session in which members received a brief orientation on chamber rules, decorum, voting procedures, and how to use the floor, followed by prayer, the pledge, and attendance. The parliamentarian and House leaders emphasized respectful conduct, recognition procedures, live microphones/cameras, and how motions such as immediate consideration work. After the rules overview, the chamber began considering bills in order. House Bill 1001, which would have prohibited over-the-counter diet pills from being sold or transferred to anyone under 18, drew debate over eating disorders, teen health, and whether parents or sellers would be affected. Supporters argued it would protect minors from harmful diet culture, while opponents raised concerns about medical exceptions and whether the age limit should be 21 instead. The bill failed, 42-55 with two present. House Bill 1002, allowing lottery winners to remain confidential, was amended during discussion to cover a $100,000 threshold and special rules for elected officials; supporters said it would protect winners from scams and harassment, while opponents raised transparency concerns. It passed 79-17 with one present. House Bill 1003, requiring schools to provide resources and courses on child labor/workplace laws, was debated as a workforce-readiness measure, but members questioned whether it should be a required course, an online option, or limited to older students. The bill failed 22-73 with three present. House Bill 1004, creating the Arkansas Head Injury Act and requiring helmets and face protection for motorized cycle operators and passengers, received strong support based on safety and personal testimony about motorcycle deaths; it passed 94-4. House Bill 1005, the Adult Preparedness Act, would have required a year-long personal finance course before graduation; members debated whether the material was already covered in existing classes and whether schools had time and staffing to implement it. It failed 35-60 with four present. House Bill 1006, increasing the teacher classroom investment tax deduction from $500 to $1,000, was broadly supported as a way to help teachers pay for classroom supplies and student needs, and it passed 97-0 with one present. House Bill 1008, aimed at encouraging entrepreneurial businesses by limiting national franchises in local economic zones, sparked debate over how to define zones, whether existing chains would be affected, and the impact on jobs and affordable shopping options; it failed 23-69 with six present. The session then moved to House Bill 1009, establishing a blue envelope program for people with intellectual disabilities during police interactions; the sponsor explained it would be optional and included in law-enforcement training, and supporters said it could reduce confusion and improve safety. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s final action.

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• They may not transfer from that restaurant to the others because they are retailers.
• So if they produce 100,000 cases at location A and only 10,000 cases at location B, they may transfer
• So they may transfer to all of their different breweries in an equal amount of their production.
• So it's not often you have emerging technologies in the alcohol industry.
• However, in emerging technologies, we've got energy drinks and pre-made cocktails and things like that

Summary: The committee met to hear an overview of Florida’s alcoholic beverage regulatory structure and a panel discussion on the state’s three-tier system. Emily Oglesby of DBPR explained the department’s licensing and enforcement roles, described common license types, and outlined the three tiers—manufacturers, distributors, and retailers—along with tied-house restrictions and several statutory exceptions for certified Florida farm wineries, breweries with tap rooms, brew pubs, and craft distilleries. Members asked about licensing fees, the number and classification of distributors and craft producers, and how the exceptions fit within the broader system. Panelists from craft breweries, craft distilleries, wholesalers, and retailers then discussed how the system affects market access, pricing, and product selection. Craft producers argued that Florida’s rules make it difficult for small brands to reach retailers because they must rely on distributors that often prioritize larger, higher-volume products; they said limited self-distribution or other reforms could help small businesses grow without eliminating wholesalers. Wholesalers and retailers defended the three-tier model as a public-safety and anti-monopoly framework, emphasizing investment in warehousing, sales, compliance, and product vetting, while noting that they already carry some craft products and make selections based on demand, quality, and shelf space. Members also explored related issues such as direct-to-consumer sales, the role of excise-tax audits and inspections, and the emerging market for hemp-derived THC beverages and other alternative drinks. DBPR and industry witnesses said alcohol and hemp products are regulated differently, and several speakers urged the Legislature to consider clearer rules for these products. The meeting ended with no bill vote or formal action; the chair thanked the panel and adjourned after Representative Yeager moved to rise, with no objection.

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• On page 28, there are two transfers since there are existing accounts for these programs.
• These are treated as transfers.
• These are treated as transfers.
• <01:44:24.560> And new technology emerging in nuclear.
• And new technology emerging in nuclear.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• strongly supports this measure, which would repeal the action that was taken in Act 212 that would transfer
• happen if it doesn't work out, and is there an estimate about how many patients we're looking to transfer
• many patients we're looking to transfer many patients we're looking to transfer um<00:13:20.959>
• <00:14:06.240> over qualified that they could transfer over qualified that they could transfer
• but it all depends on our transfer but it all depends on our availability<00:14:19.320> so<00

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Health heard testimony on several bills. On SB 1441, which would repeal the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System from HHSC to the Department of Health, the Department of Health said it strongly supports the measure and requested clarifying amendments. HHSC/Oahu Region also supported the bill and said it had no objection to the department’s amendments. In response to questions, witnesses said the agencies have been working on an MOU to support transfers of long-term care patients to Leahi, with the current goal being about 10 to 15 patients, but transfers would occur only as space and staffing allow; one patient was reportedly being admitted at the time, and the process was described as slow and case-by-case. The committee then heard SB 1443 on payment rates for state hospital patients and related Department of Health services. The hospital administrator said the bill would allow rates above Medicaid for community or foster-home placements if patients cannot be placed at Leahi or elsewhere, and would set Medicaid-level reimbursement for outside medical services used by state hospital patients. He said at least one provider was interested in offering services at that rate and that the population involved is largely non-ambulatory long-term care patients. Members asked about availability and training, and the witness said special training could be provided. SB 1322, a broad mental health bill, drew mixed testimony. The Department of Law Enforcement supported giving crisis-intervention-trained officers more discretion to transport people to medical care instead of arresting them. The Attorney General supported the bill but recommended revisions to emergency-transport language and restoring liability protections. HHSC and Queens Hospital supported the overall goal but sought amendments to preserve the mental health emergency worker role in decision-making and to avoid negative impacts on emergency departments. The Disability Rights Center and ACLU opposed parts of the bill, arguing that it weakens due process, reduces protections in involuntary treatment and transport, and should retain a three-person treatment panel rather than reduce it to one. A Queens representative said the current program works well and reported that more than 90% of MH1 cases once went to hospitals, but that figure has dropped to about 60-70%, with about 20% now diverted to community settings or the behavioral health crisis center. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• the planning and gearing up because one of the things that's been highlighted is the geothermal technology
• So the previous version included a transfer from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
• Limit on state contracts for the state's electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, contract, allowing an
• By automating this data transfer, we improve speed and accuracy, helping first responders and public
• ,<01:43:48.320> we by automating this data transfer, we by automating this data transfer,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Because there is no longer technology available to read those, we've been able to digitize them over
• We finally completed the Laguna del Campo transfer; at least 80% to 85% of that transfer has happened
• But the property itself has been transferred, and now we've got to address the reason that it got transferred
• The transfer just happened in the past several weeks.
• A deed was transferred last week or the week before to the TA land grant for the Laguna.

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• As a father of a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old, I can tell you that technology is coming more and more
• As a father of a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old, I can tell you that technology is coming more and more
• It is modifications to the transferability of the Shortline Railroad Credit.
• It also creates a definition of eligible transfer for purposes of allowing the credit to be claimed by
• It also creates a definition of eligible transfer for purposes of allowing the credit to be claimed by

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As you know, technology is moving fast.
• When it comes to deploying our technology, we use the same.
• And to assume that any technology is 100% reliable is a fallacy.
• I mean... ...we're talking about technology and the beauty, and there are some beauties to technology
• Jackie Hans, on behalf of the Consumer Technology Association.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• House Bill 470, Delegate Boafo, digital assist in blockchain technology task force establishment finance
• force establishment technology task force establishment finance.<00:05:19.120> Blockchain.
• article to perform property transfer article to perform property transfer inspections,<01:05:17.480
• In the comments about the amendment, I property transfer inspections and the property transfer inspections
• Why Why is home that makes a transfer.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation, and welcomed guests including the doctor of the day, a Johns Hopkins student, and visiting scouts. The chamber then moved through first-reading introductions of several House bills, including measures on bullying and harassment reporting, the Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act, Baltimore County nuisance actions, parole hearing commission procedures, a blockchain technology task force, and a task force on deed fraud, all of which were referred to standing committees. The main floor action centered on layover bills. Senate Bill 932, concerning social media platforms displaying a user’s usual location, was amended to broaden the protected location reference and to protect participants in the Secretary of State’s address confidentiality program; after discussion about whether minors and child-abuse victims were covered, the amended bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 623, creating a premium cigar lounge alcoholic beverage license, drew multiple county-specific amendments. Howard County and Baltimore County amendments sought to give priority to existing local tobacco businesses for the new licenses. Supporters said the changes would protect established local shops from out-of-state entities, while opponents argued the bill should remain statewide and not be amended county by county. A motion to special order the bill failed, and the amendments were adopted before the bill was ordered printed for third reading. Senate Bill 84, on collective bargaining for graduate assistants, also advanced after a committee amendment was adopted. A District 2 amendment was offered to clarify that graduate assistants are employed as teaching, administrative, or research assistants, but the floor leader opposed it, saying the bill’s definition was already clear and the change would create confusion. The minority leader questioned the definition and the relationship between graduate assistants and employees, prompting discussion of collective bargaining as bargaining by employees through representatives. The transcript cuts off before final disposition of that amendment.

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• And it's a good time to talk about that one because there is a required transfer to the general fund
• So there'll be a transfer that will take place in the month of June based on the financial statement
• Well, Senator Magrum, this is just a transfer of funds from one line to another to pay the bill.
• The committee will move to our 11:35 a.m. presentation by Information Technology. Welcome, Greg.
• Any other questions for information technology? Representative Kempany. Mr.

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As of right now, this bill currently says it talks about the purchasing, but also the transferring of
• In answer to the question up there, they can be transferred by the seller, but they can't be... ...up
• They can be transferred by the seller, but they can't be transferred from the parents.
• They're not as new to technology. They don't really know how to weed out scams.
• Because, like, personally, my mom, she's a technology teacher, so she doesn't have an actual teaching

Keywords: 1204, all

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• appropriate climate bond funding for the purposes specified in the bond, in lieu of providing the transfers
• comment, having public meetings where people throughout the state, especially now with the new technologies
• “Yeah, with bond funding, once the funding is transferred into another fund, it's considered spent by
• “It doesn't, it's kind of muddying the waters if you transfer it somewhere else.
• back to when we took the land, when the State Lands Commission acquired the land, if there was any transfer

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee heard the administration’s spending plan for Proposition 4’s climate smart agriculture and biodiversity chapters, along with related trailer bill language. CDFA outlined proposed funding for existing programs such as SWEEP, Healthy Soils, Urban Agriculture, and invasive species work, plus new or phased-in programs including year-round and mobile farmers’ markets, tribal food sovereignty, and regional farm equipment sharing. The Department of Conservation described funding for the California Farmland Conservancy Program and Working Lands and Riparian Corridors Program, while the Department of Finance and LAO discussed pending allocations and generally found the overall approach reasonable, though LAO suggested the Legislature may want more statutory guidance and reporting, especially for new programs. Members focused on implementation details, equity, and accountability. Questions covered how programs would serve vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, whether new solicitations would be reopened for previously oversubscribed grants, how outcomes are tracked, and how to structure guidance for new programs such as farm equipment sharing. The chair emphasized that the Legislature wants clearer direction on program design and noted that AB 2313 should guide implementation of the regional farm equipment sharing allocation. The committee also discussed the administration’s request to directly appropriate bond funds to departments and to exempt bond program guidelines from the Administrative Procedures Act; LAO supported the APA exemption with possible legislative guardrails for public notice and comment. The committee then heard on the farm-to-school proposal, with CDFA requesting $24.9 million General Fund for incubator grants, technical assistance, and network support. CDFA said the program has reached nearly half of California schoolchildren and has shown strong demand and positive evaluation results. LAO supported the core program but recommended rejecting the $3 million technical assistance component as too broad and suggested the Legislature consider using Proposition 98 for some of the funding. Members debated that point, with some expressing concern about using General Fund dollars for a new discretionary request during a tight budget year. The biodiversity and nature-based solutions chapter included funding for the Wildlife Conservation Board, state conservancies, and tribal nature-based solutions. WCB described major recent investments and proposed projects tied to 30 by 30, habitat restoration, tribal partnerships, and public access. Members raised concerns about long-term stewardship, the size of the WCB allocation, and whether the Legislature should receive more detail on how funds will be distributed. The committee also heard requests for Bolsa Chica wetlands maintenance and Rincon Island decommissioning funding from the State Lands Commission, with members questioning long-term liability, remediation costs, and the role of private oil operators. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with public comment from stakeholders largely supporting the APA exemption, farm-to-school funding, biodiversity investments, and related conservation programs.

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• the business of transferring ownership. the business of transferring ownership.
• transfer?
• Um for transfer examined by a vet.
• data that would go into a transfer data that would go into a transfer static<02:47:20.080> transfer
• static transfer? static transfer?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I represent the town of Marramac, and I also sit on science, technology, and energy in the House.
• of Marramac, and I also sit on the town of Marramac, and I also sit on science,<00:06:55.120> technology
• > and<00:06:55.840> energy<00:06:56.160> in<00:06:56.319> the science, technology
• , and energy in the science, technology, and energy in the House.<00:06:57.520> Um,<00:06:58.080
• Is it does it make a lot of sense to let them then transfer to a better rate when it comes available

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Current law allows policyholders to transfer their annuity contracts, often in pursuit of a better rate
• There is a statute for when that transfer must be completed from the existing carrier.
• As a result, some of the insurers delay these transfers, sometimes for weeks or even months, leaving
• When you start looking at the technology involved, some of it's still manual, okay, to make sure that
• Title insurance has been able to adapt with the technology.

Bills: HB1464, HB1635, HB2516, HB3317, HB3502, HB4012, HB4268, HB4386, HB4877, SB916

Keywords: prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool

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• The technology is proven, cost-effective, and far less expensive than developing new surface roads.
• The second recommendation expands eligibility for expedited sale. transfer or merger (STM) to include
• And I know you all have a lot of technology that's being deployed to deal with this issue of water loss
• Water transfers, if developed properly, can provide a flexible mechanism for distributing water to meet
• Transfers have the potential to address shortages by reallocating water where it's most valued economically

Bills: HB29, HB685, HB1633, HB1689, HB1690, HB1918, HB2010, HB2500, HB2608, HB2626, HB29

Keywords: water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty

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• I think it was Miami Realtors, actually using GIS mapping technology to actually plot equity in a number
• Jamie, do you have you had some other circumstances where That transfer to occur.
• But those people over at UF, they got crazy technology and GIS mapping situations that can plot all of
• And then it gets transferred to them.
• So I think requiring a full recognition of the depreciable components of the building upon transfer of

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met for a panel discussion on current issues affecting Florida condominiums. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin highlighted the department’s expanded condo education, complaint, and ombudsman services under HB 1021, including new online resources, board member certification, increased outreach, and broader complaint jurisdiction. She said the division has filled most of its new positions and that the new condo website is intended to improve transparency and access to records and information. Other panelists focused on insurance, inspections, and market impacts. Insurance agent Mike Clarkson said the condo insurance market remains difficult, especially for older buildings, and raised concerns about roof replacement demands, Citizens’ depopulation practices, and the mismatch between reserve studies and insurer timelines. Building officials representative Ron Laceca described challenges with phase one and phase two inspections, including incomplete databases, limited contractor capacity, and the need for local flexibility and better recordkeeping. University of Florida researcher Bill Hughes said his data show the condo market has not suffered a major overall decline from the new laws; he argued the rules have made costs more transparent and may strengthen the market over time. Community association manager Jamie Ballard said the biggest pressures on associations are rising insurance costs and early roof replacement requirements, and she supported board certification while opposing the continuing education exemption for long-tenured CAMs. In committee discussion, members pressed witnesses on whether recent condo laws caused insurance and roof-cost problems, and witnesses generally said those issues are driven more by the market than by the legislation. Senators also discussed possible reforms, including better data collection, clearer reporting duties for managers, and possible changes to insurance and reserve practices. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• HB 2768 by Capriglione, relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship
• HB 2768 by Capriglione, relating to the development of a state information technology apprenticeship
• House Bill 2768 establishes a state information technology apprenticeship to address shortages in the
• SB 784 by King, relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of peace
• SB 1721 by Middleton, relating to the transfer of the licensing and regulation of charitable bingo to

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, offered an invocation, led the pledges, and approved a series of routine motions, including excusing absent members and granting permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. Members also adopted several memorial and recognition resolutions, including H.R. 1023 honoring Christian Beerbill, H.R. 1033 recognizing International Bereaved Mother’s Day, and H.R. 877 recognizing Urban League Advocates Day. The House also recommitted SB 17 and HB 4211 to committee and postponed SCR 27 and HB 2145 for later consideration. The chamber then took up a long third-reading calendar of bills covering a wide range of topics, including Sunset review measures, health care workforce and pricing, child custody and family law, Medicaid, rural ambulance grants, energy reporting, public information requests, trail development, virtual meeting disruptions, occupational licensing, protective orders, county leave pools, animal cruelty, infrastructure, and higher education. Most bills were explained briefly by their authors and passed with broad support, though several drew notable opposition, including HB 5265, HB 2402, HB 3000, HB 3237, HB 3326, HB 1056, HB 281, HB 3308, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 294, HB 809, HB 334, HB 2037, HB 285, HB 1353, HB 3960, HB 4044, HB 4264, HB 2807, HB 3349, HB 4406, HB 1593, HB 1899, HB 1201, and others. Several bills prompted extended debate or amendments. HB 3237, extending public energy-use reporting for state and higher-education buildings, passed after questions about its public-sector-only scope and energy savings. HB 3326, addressing public service loan forgiveness credit for adjunct professors, initially failed on a 69-70 vote but later passed after verification and machine corrections. HB 3211, concerning optometrists in managed care plans, adopted a Buckley amendment before passing. HB 2213 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board composition adopted a Metcalf amendment requiring certain board members to be Texas residents. HB 412, dealing with harmful materials and sexual performance of a child, generated extensive questioning about its scope, existing legal standards, and effects on educators and medical professionals; the excerpt ends during that debate.

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• The majority of that is due to a three billion dollar increase in the transfer from GR to PTRF, which
• This results in a total of $2.9 billion, primarily due to the $3 billion increase in the transfer from
• Recommendations for the technology and instructional materials allotment would provide $1.04 billion
• positions for our information technology team to support the technology that's on our campuses.
• I’d say 85 to 90% of the costs are in talent, with the rest being in technology and some support.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all