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• Obviously, the Pace Force has a contract need for ABC item We would be hopeful that one of our manufacturing
• So I can see that's being one way that revenue could come to the state of Oklahoma as being a contract
• You know, they might be contracting directly with SpaceX, and one of our companies is contracting with
• will only own B, and C will be more advanced than what we will own when we get to the end of the contract
• And we got to get them to be knowledgeable about the contracts that are going to be offered either at

Keywords: 914, all

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• They're operational, and the old systems, the old contract, is no longer online, so...
• They're operational, and the old systems, the old contract, is no longer online, so we're happy those
• We listed the categories of contracts we know we will have to have in six years.
• So ours are all five-year contracts ending at various times over the next five years.
• Open government was scheduled to go to $4.3 million this year, and we have renegotiated that contract

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the prior meeting, and heard budget presentations from the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the State Auditor. The Secretary of State’s office described its FY27 budget, emphasizing efficiency gains from technology, election security work, and business services. It said it is operating with fewer staff than a decade ago, but rising costs and outdated statutory fees are creating deficits in service of process and other operations. The office asked the committee to consider either increasing fees or allowing it to retain a larger share of business-service revenue, and it also proposed creating an Office of Entrepreneurship to help small businesses navigate state government, grants, permits, and related services. Committee members questioned the Secretary of State’s office about fee increases, the current 50-50 split of certain revenues with general revenue, and whether the proposed entrepreneurship office would duplicate existing services. The office said it would complement, not replace, Commerce, SBDC, or grant programs, and would report metrics and policy recommendations to the legislature. The Attorney General then requested a one-time $2 million special revenue appropriation to hire additional lawyers and support staff, citing increased litigation, federal and state legal work, and the need to defend new laws. He also discussed embedded DMV lawyers handling DUI revocation hearings and said the arrangement costs the office just over $200,000. The State Auditor reported that his office is largely self-funded through special revenue and said he wants to reduce reliance on general revenue over time. He highlighted savings from renegotiated leases and an open government contract, discussed the need for more auditors in the Chief Inspector’s Division, and described fraud recovery and P-card operations. A major topic was delinquent land sales: the auditor said the office sold about 17,000 parcels last year and believes online bidding and better marketing could generate substantially more revenue, with the surplus potentially shared among counties, the state, and other programs. Members also asked about securities fee changes, fairness hearings, fire department audits, IT/cybersecurity, and how surplus proceeds from delinquent land sales should be handled. The committee adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• So we want you to tell us, okay, I'm using this contracting company and here's his license number.
• So each insurance companies required to execute a reimbursement contract each year by March 1st.
• This is not a negotiated contract.
• This is a contract that the Cat Fund adopts through the administrative rulemaking process.
• But every company size the same contract.

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• And we'll also have to amend our managed care contracts as well.
• Every measurement that is done by the the Department of Health and Human Services contracted auditor
• That initial review show that the rules and contracts are in place.
• So the agency also amended the managed care contracts effective October one.
• Updated them just in the Medicaid managed care contracts to ensure the coverage of best including funding

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• That's why we don't have reciprocity with other states and contracting is because it's very unique here
• By the way, we spend about 1.2 million, 1.1 million a year contract with the AGS office now out of Dbpr
• The contracting board. I required 7 C use every 2 years.
• Hundreds 100's of of the contract is these are business owners who hire electricians to go out and do
• And I just got on the list Harbor pilots, a contract, this building inspectors, real estate architects

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• also clarifies that training is required simply for an adequate number of school personnel and contracted
• Okay. >> And so some has apparently in an outside entity contracted entity.
• There's baseline requirements for the contract which would be student ages grade level student school
• So they have to first degree before any negotiate any contract can be created on all the levels of how
• I think after initial hiccups of you go here and I go there, all of that will be within contract and

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• solely on preventing commercial boycotts, prohibiting state funds from being used to invest in or contract
• Florida's existing anti-BDS law by expanding the application to regulate against state financial contracts
• It expands the law to regulate against state financial contracts with parties engaged in academic boycotts
• The district's actions are a result of a current contract written by UTD.
• We have been denied our constitutional rights, all because our contract contained a clause that says

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard a long agenda of bills covering education, public safety, local government, labor relations, and foreign policy. Early measures included HB 1055, which would support Florida State University’s Election Law Center; CS/HB 4073, a Leon County local bill updating career service rules for sheriff’s office employees; CS/HB 253, creating penalties for license plate obscuring devices and misuse of emergency-style lights; and HB 293, codifying the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s Office and creating a liaison and advisory council. Members raised questions on academic freedom in HB 1055 and on church-state concerns and oversight in HB 293, but both bills advanced after supportive testimony from university, faith-based, and law enforcement representatives. The committee also approved HB 4029, a local bill for the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, and HB 889, requiring classroom driver education for minors before licensure, with supporters emphasizing roadway safety and teen crash reduction. The committee then took up PCS/HB 731, which would require standardized testing for admission to health-related degree programs at state universities. The sponsor argued the bill would ensure qualified applicants and objective admissions standards, while several members and public witnesses raised concerns that it would duplicate existing requirements like the MCAT and create unnecessary barriers; the bill still passed, though with several no votes. HB 1519, expanding Florida’s anti-BDS law to cover academic boycotts, nonprofits, local governments, and certain grants, drew strong support from Jewish organizations and strong opposition from speakers who argued it chilled free speech and punished criticism of Israel. After an amendment narrowing and clarifying parts of the bill, it passed favorably as a committee substitute. The most contentious debate came on HB 1387, a major overhaul of Public Employees Relations Commission procedures and public-sector union rules. Supporters said the bill would streamline PERC processes, improve fairness, and address cases where unions were certified with very low participation; opponents, including teachers and labor advocates, said it weakened collective bargaining and public employee rights. After a strike-all amendment and extensive testimony, the bill passed as a committee substitute. The committee also approved HB 351, which adds extreme speeding to reckless driving and increases penalties, after removing impoundment language in an amendment, and PCB GOS 25-07, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking judicial waiver of parental notice/consent for abortion. The meeting adjourned after all measures were reported favorably.

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• whether, in some instances, it involves traditional carriers like Anthem or UnitedHealthcare that contract
• an example of an Anthem plan with a dental rider and asked what happens in the field when Anthem contracts
• field is plan what is happening in the field is Anthem<00:29:06.960> will<00:29:07.279> contract
• <00:29:08.039> with<00:29:08.480> another Anthem will contract with another Anthem
• will contract with another provider<00:29:10.240> to<00:29:10.559> administer<00:29:11.120

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:20 SB18 Discussion: 01:36 SB18 Vote: 05:07 SB24 Discussion: 06:37 SB24 Vote: 10:50 HB524 Discussion: 12:03 HB524 Vote: 13:55 HB421 Discussion: 15:13 HB421 Vote: 20:50 HB236 Discussion: 21:53 HB236 Vote: 23:34 HB210 Discussion: 25:40 HB210 Vote: 29:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up several insurance and health-related bills, beginning with Senate Bill 18, which was presented by Senator Girdler and insurance witness Adam Sheridan. The bill was described as addressing a shortage of garage liability insurance for used auto dealers in Kentucky, which has left many small dealers with only one or two coverage options and, in some cases, unable to obtain the insurance needed for a dealer license. The committee adopted a motion and second, then passed SB 18 unanimously and reported it favorably with the recommendation that it pass on the House floor. The committee then considered Senate Bill 24, also presented by Senator Girdler with testimony from Eric DeCampo of the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The bill was framed as an anti-fraud measure that would expand the definition of a fraudulent insurance act to cover misrepresentations about property damage and repair costs in property insurance claims. Testimony emphasized that insurance fraud raises premiums for consumers and that the bill would help deter inflated or fabricated claims. After a brief question about whether the bill created new felonies, the committee voted to pass SB 24 unanimously and report it favorably. House Bill 524, presented by Rep. Aaron Thompson with officials from the Office of the Controller and State Risk, would extend reinsurance requirements for the state’s fire and tornado/self-insurance fund from July 1 of this year to July 1, 2030, and rename the fund the Commonwealth’s Property and Casualty Insurance Fund. The bill was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. House Bill 421, presented by Rep. Amy Neighbors, would require full coverage of FDA-approved bowel preps without out-of-pocket cost or prior authorization issues and update colorectal cancer screening coverage rules for high-risk patients by incorporating multisociety task force guidelines. Members discussed the bill’s personal importance and its minimal fiscal impact; it passed unanimously with a committee substitute. House Bill 236, presented by Rep. Adam Moore and Commissioner Sharon Clark, would cap annual out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine at $100. Members spoke in support, including personal remarks about the importance of access to epinephrine, and the bill passed unanimously with a favorable recommendation. Finally, House Bill 210, presented by Rep. Michael “Sarge” Pollock and Dr. Steve Robertson of the Kentucky Dental Association, addressed dental limited benefit plans and direct payment to dentists. Members asked whether the bill also affected vision/hearing arrangements or third-party administrators; the witness said it was intended for non-ERISA dental plans in Kentucky and suggested follow-up with the commissioner for further clarification. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then passed HB 210 favorably, with 15 yes votes and no votes against. The meeting then adjourned, with a reminder about the Banking and Insurance dinner later that evening.

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• Tom signed a contract with the federal government.
• But now the federal government won't honor the contract that they both signed.
• Tom signed a contract with the federal government.
• Tom signed a contract with the federal government.
• Tom signed a contract with the federal government.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Was it a contingency fee contract? **General Paxton**: Let me give you a little background.
• And we had the authority to use an outside counsel contract.
• **General Paxton**: ...So we can't do a straight contingency contract.
• Contingency fee contracts are generally **35 to 40 percent**. We negotiate at a much lower level.
• **Brent Webster**: ...that outlines how these contingency fee contracts work.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

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• We tell our concessionaires not to use plastics; it's in their contract, so we want to do our part to
• ...not to use plastics; it's in their contracts.
• We have contracts out right now to do security cameras and license plate readers at the entrance.
• We've got the contracts out right now to install that at the 51 different state parks.
• We have contracts out right now to do security cameras and license plate readers at the entrance.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks, and Recreation considered Governor Hochul’s nomination of Kathleen “Kathy” Moser to serve as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Moser described her background in conservation and public lands, and said her priorities would include improving access and belonging for all New Yorkers, maintaining health and safety, modernizing infrastructure, addressing climate change and sustainability, and strengthening partnerships with local governments, community groups, and the Legislature. Members questioned her on a range of park issues, including visitor fees, safety at swimming areas such as Lake Welch, security measures at parks, access for urban residents through nature buses and school transportation grants, maintenance and capital needs, event permitting, workforce recruitment and retention, and coordination around the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Moser said the department has targeted capital and safety investments at popular parks, is installing fencing, lighting, cameras, and license plate readers at entrances at selected sites, and is planning extensive 250th commemoration programming and historic-site renovations. She also discussed efforts to expand community stewardship, including partner groups, culturally specific amenities like cricket fields, and outreach through traveling exhibits and social media. Senators raised concerns and suggestions about renewable energy siting, cell service in rural areas, invasive species prevention, and local infrastructure needs. After questioning concluded, the committees voted to advance the nomination, and the motion was reported to the Senate floor.

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• support the staff recommendation to restore funding for critical behavioral health programs and contracts
• We appreciate the staff recommendation to restore the $6.7 million to CBH for advocacy contract.
• Wanted to thank you for rejecting the cuts to the community advocacy contracts.
• restoration of $10 million for the CBAH Innovation Partnership Program and $6.7 million for advocacy contracts
• the reduction on item number 118, the reduction of the resources for behavioral health advocacy contracts

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Yeah, is the contract already posted online? I'm going to defer to our sponsor of that one.
• Representative Hamilton, I have requested the contract. I have yet to receive it.
• we're always happy to have discussion, and to Representative Rime, I'll make sure that he has the contract
• we're always happy to have discussion and to mr. representative rime I'll make sure that he has the contract
• So you've just indicated that the contract will now be posted on the Department of Agriculture website

Bills: SB1198, SB1199, SB1286, SB1683, SB1761

Keywords: Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing, commodity council, livestock, cattle industry, ranching, rural affairs, self-financed program, sunset extension, continuation bill, market development, beef products, Arizona agriculture, Title 41, Title 3, sunset review, marketing order, producer assessment, Salt River horse herd

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• I'll be going over the budget and contract support update.
• that we have stipulated and worked with the design professional to clarify were actually in the contract
• And that our contracts state that if there is a discrepancy between the drawings and the specifications
• or any of the other contract documents, that the most stringent shall apply.
• it wasn't a justified cost, then we need to clarify that or make sure that it's putting in to the contract

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• And so what we've done is we've looked at state contracts to fulfill the first step that she's talking
• Brittany as a volunteer, it's maybe not the best process, and maybe we should include that in our contract
• direction to the local PA, saying, 'Hey, this is something we could do,' and we offer up a state contract
• So we would have a state contract that would have that, or it could be that we cost share.
• The yeah, the vendors selected for this project will not be announced until a contract has been finalized

Keywords: 914, all

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• Most of those are fixed cost, uh, that are caused by union negotiated contracts.
• Most of those are fixed cost, uh, that are caused by union negotiated contracts.
• It's paying, it's meeting their contract obligations for corrections officers.
• It's paying, it's<00:04:36.160> meeting<00:04:36.400> their<00:04:36.560> contract
• c><00:04:37.040> obligations it's meeting their contract obligations it's meeting their contract

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2432, the public safety finance bill, and first confirmed that the public safety finance committee had met its budget target: an additional $50 million over the February forecast base for fiscal years 2026-27 and another $50 million in the tails. Chair Noatne and Chair Mhler described the bill as a compromise that tried to balance major operating pressures, especially at the Department of Corrections, with public safety priorities. The bill includes funding for peace officer training and recruitment, including the Philando Castile training fund, duty-to-intercede training, and the intensive police officer training program, as well as money for local public safety radio equipment. It also contains penalty and public safety changes such as increased penalties for certain offenses, a longer statute of limitations for first-degree arson, a mandatory minimum for first-degree criminal sexual trafficking, fentanyl-related provisions, and a requirement that the Department of Corrections maintain Narcan in prisons. Members also discussed victim services funding, including the creation of a special revenue account to help stabilize support for domestic violence shelters, sexual assault advocates, child abuse centers, and crime victim services. During discussion, members raised concerns that the target was too small to cover DOC operating costs and could affect evidence processing, corrections staffing, and rehabilitation programming. Questions focused on prison phone-call funding, which was described as about $3 million per year, and cable television costs, estimated at about $1 million per year. Supporters argued that phone access and programming help rehabilitation, maintain family connections, and improve safety for staff and incarcerated people. No amendments were offered. The committee then adopted motions to incorporate House File 2300 and House File 2432 into the public safety and judiciary omnibus as separate articles, and finally approved House File 2432 as amended for placement on the general register, with technical corrections authorized. The motions prevailed without opposition.

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• the case of an administrator with 30 years of service and a $350,000 annual salary and a 260-day contract
• the case of an administrator with 30 years of service and a $350,000 annual salary and a 260-day contract
• The $350,000 administrator on a 260-day contract would be $1,346 per day.
• ><00:12:39.360> get<00:12:39.800> um<00:12:40.399> 260-day<00:12:41.360> contract
• <00:12:41.800> that' you would get um 260-day contract that' you would get um 260-day contract

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up Senate Bill 193, described as a simple measure to restore a wallet card for jailers to carry when outside the jail. The chair noted the fiscal impact was essentially zero, there were no questions, and the committee voted to pass the bill 9-0. The committee then heard Senate Bill 9, a proposal focused on the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS). The sponsor argued TRS remains underfunded despite large state contributions, cited rising unfunded liability and negative cash flow, and said the bill is intended to standardize and limit what sick leave, personal leave, and annual leave can count toward retirement calculations. The bill would generally cap TRS retirement credit at 10 sick days and 2 personal days per year, prevent annual leave from being rolled into sick leave, require more uniform reporting and oversight from participating districts and agencies, and shift costs to districts that offer benefits beyond TRS limits. The sponsor also said the bill would add 30 maternity leave days, allow voluntary supplemental contributions for Tier Four teachers, and include a floor amendment directing the state auditor to audit TRS and report on agency leave policies. During the presentation, the sponsor emphasized fairness, transparency, and accountability, and used a hypothetical high-salary administrator to illustrate how leave payouts can increase retirement benefits and create additional unfunded liability. Senator Mills thanked the sponsor and said members had been working to understand the issue, but no committee action on Senate Bill 9 was completed in the portion provided.

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• ALLOWED SOME LANDFILLS TO MEET THEIR OBLIGATIONS IF THEY WERE EXPERIENCED AND THEY HAD THE DEBRIS CONTRACTS
• IS KNOWING WHAT YOU NEED TO DOCUMENT AND WHAT YOU NEED TO ACCOUNT FOR SO IF YOUR BLUE SKY DEBRIS CONTRACT
• THAT IS A CONTRACT AT THE LOCAL COUNTY LEVEL.
• AS LONG AS THAT CONTRACT IS CLEARLY OUTLINE THEN IT SHOULD BE VETTED AT THE STATE.
• FUNDED THE COUNTY FOR INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES SO YOUR QUESTION I WOULD SAY MAKE SURE WHATEVER YOUR CONTRACT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• clarification, normally what happens is if a customer decides they want to finance it into their contract
• receive their paperwork from the dealership with their title and their bill of sale and their finance contract
• Because I have a sales contract, but I haven't—I don't have registration. I haven't paid my taxes.
• Is there any way for that person to back out since it's in limbo between the sales contract, the registration
• “...between the sales contract, the registration, and you see what I’m saying?”

Summary: The committee first approved special expenses incurred by the committee, then took up interim study proposals. ISP 2025-069, sponsored by Representative Perry and presented by Representative Eaton, would move collection of sales tax on motor vehicles from the current post-purchase registration process to the point of sale at dealerships. Committee members and DFA discussed the current 60-day registration/tax payment window, possible fiscal and programming impacts on DFA, the added administrative burden on dealers, verification and audit issues, and concerns about whether the change would improve or complicate tax collection. After questions, the committee voted to send the proposal to research/interim study. The committee then considered ISP 2025-071, from Representative Ray, based on House Bill 1636, which would phase out the state excise tax on soda over five years if revenue triggers were met. Representative Ray explained the tax revenue supports the Medicaid trust fund and said the proposal was intended to continue discussion after the bill failed on the House floor in the regular session. Members asked about the annual revenue generated, the trust fund’s other revenue sources, and whether the revenue would be replaced. DFA was asked to provide additional information on how withdrawals from the Medicaid trust fund are authorized and whether the legislature has oversight. The committee then approved the proposal for interim study and adjourned.

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• Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1189, strike-everything title Construction Contracts, Revitalization
• Districts, stipulates that construction contracts in a revitalization district have certain protections
• Madam Chair, members, Senate Bill 1189, strike-everything title Construction Contracts, Revitalization
• Districts, stipulates that construction contracts in a revitalization district have certain protections
• That board is who is in charge of paying any contracts that they enter into with contractors, so that

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate and House bills, many of them on consent or with strike-everything amendments. Topics included advanced air mobility for border security (SB 1457), raising the off-highway vehicle weight limit to 3,500 pounds while striking a proposed law enforcement fund (SB 1519), school property leases and a trampoline court safety citation change (HB 2383), electronic monitoring in health care facilities (SB 1041), dental school complaint handling and board jurisdiction limits (SB 1168), pharmacist-authorized testing and HIV prevention guidance (SB 1713), school district insurance/self-insurance requirements (SB 1497), reporting-requirement cleanup for education statutes (HB 2203), historic neighborhood housing zoning (SB 1118), construction contract payment protections in revitalization districts (SB 1189), timeshare salesperson licensing (SB 1274), workers’ compensation notice and recordkeeping (SB 1428), property tax disability exemption clarifications (HB 2120), insurance modeling/data organization requirements (HB 2174), HOA rules on chickens and pet breed restrictions (SB 1582), first responder death benefits for law enforcement pilots (SB 1503), and changes to virtual veterinary prescribing periods (SB 1286). Members generally asked clarifying questions, and several sponsors were said to intend to concur or refuse amendments, with HB 2010 headed to conference because the sponsor would not accept the Senate’s five-year refund window. On the second calendar, the committee heard HB 2176 on health facility complaint investigations, allowing DHS to investigate older complaints involving alleged abuse; HB 2050 on radiologic technologists and radiologist assistants, restoring direct supervision requirements with limited general-supervision exceptions; HB 2010 on digital goods, where the Senate reduced a refund window from 10 years to five and the sponsor planned to refuse; HB 2875 on unmanned aircraft, expanding airport drone-delivery buffer rules from one mile to two and a half miles and requiring airport consultation; HB 2428 on county certification of emission reduction credits, clarifying participation is voluntary and limiting new credits if fleet participation becomes mandatory; and HB 2877, which was struck and replaced with a veterinary technician certification pathway requiring 4,000 supervised work hours and allowing nonprofit curriculum evidence. Several members noted support or opposition based on prior votes or policy concerns, but no roll-call votes were taken in the caucus itself.