Transcript Highlights:

• So after prohibition was repealed in 1933, the 21st Amendment gave each state I don't know.
• After prohibition was repealed in 1933, the 21st Amendment gave each state the authority to create laws
• So the repeal of prohibition was in 1933. When did the three-tier system take effect in Florida?
• So the repeal of prohibition was in 1933. When did the three-tier system take effect in Florida?
• My grandfather, Jack Holloway, founded the company almost 90 years ago after Prohibition was repealed

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.

Transcript Highlights:

• This motion would allow us to take up a bill from Representative Perez Vega to repeal Cesar Chavez Day
• Uh, I appreciate the support in making this non-partisan for House File 4541, relating to the repeal
• Requiring a whole new certificate of need process can delay these upgrades for a year or more and significantly

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 266 by Huffman, relating to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
• This legislation repeals the Texas Research Incentive Program. I move passage.
• I don’t want to delay the bill until a fun day and make sure we know what they’ve done.

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.

Transcript Highlights:

• The motion to delay HB1764 is on the table subject to call. Is there any objection?
• Senate Bill 2066 by Huffman relates to the repeal of the Texas Research Incentive Program.
• This legislation will repeal the Texas Research Incentive Program, also known as the TRIP Program.

Bills: HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, SB304, SB608, SB2312, SB494, SB530, HB45, HB2520, HB35, HB47, HB318, HB349, HB554, HB1359, HB1373, HB2254, HB2259, HB2853, HB3073, HB3088, HB353, HB355, HB786, HB762, HB705, HB932, HB849, HB 1119, HB3041, HB713, HB3104, HB3970, HB4042, HB4490, HB1731, HB2607, HB3689, HB1788, HB1612, HB138, HB15, HB1971, HB1338, HB2989, HB267, HB 1201, HB2954, HB5265, HB1804, HB5061, HB1520, HB1545, HJR110, HJR203, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB1809, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB3527, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB1482, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB4264, HB 1043, HB837, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB 1194, HB1646, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB2295, HB1353, HB1531, HB1988, HB5398, HB3960, HB3923, HB1407, HB1764, HB2221, HB2214, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5008, HB5092, HB3421, HB3663, HB3748, HB3800, HB3756, HB2613, HB3782, HB5246, HB4344, HB4044, HB4066, HB2702, HB2807, HB2869, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB4153, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB3352, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB4432, HB4960, HB3214, HB3915, HB3508, HB2145, HCR6, HCR12, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR78, HCR80, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR90

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

Transcript Highlights:

• May all of your hearings go this quickly and without any delay.
• Shoreland stewardship board, and that if there's a building permit issued, that covenant can be repealed
• 24.920> can<00:36:25.079> be issued that Covenant can be issued that Covenant can be repealed

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and either make amendments or repeal and either make amendments or repeal this<00:24:05.679>
• And so, as you sunset appeal or repeal.
• ><01:04:01.280> standing<01:04:01.680> committee repeal.
• There is a standing committee repeal.
• Uh, it's one sentence, uh, and it goes into on page one, line nine, and it repeals 1116123b.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , increase the influence of special interest groups and local government, and create barriers to repealing
• <00:58:02.520> to government and create barriers to government and create barriers to repealing
• 03.880> errors<00:58:04.760> in<00:58:05.240> rules<00:58:05.760> and repealing
• harmful errors in rules and repealing harmful errors in rules and actions<00:58:06.680> I<00:
• errors in harmful rules and repealing errors in harmful rules and actions<01:38:16.400> and<01

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The problem here is that the statute was repealed.
• And so they have rules that are based on a statute that is repealed, so they don't have authority.
• The problem here is that the statute was repealed.
• The problem here is that the statute<00:59:38.800> was<00:59:39.000> repealed.
• And so they have statute was repealed.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, approving the minutes and consent calendar, then moved to the regular calendar of administrative rules. Department of Energy rule 25-220 was postponed until June at the sponsor’s request so stakeholders would have more time to review revised language. Several Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid-related rules were then considered, including 25-240, 25-265, and 26-33, each of which drew staff comments mainly about expired rule provisions and the agencies’ reliance on federal law, the Medicaid state plan, or other manuals. The committee approved those rules after brief questions, with the agencies stating they were already operating under the relevant federal or state-plan authority and, in one case, that rulemaking was underway to update an expired citation. The most extended discussion was on HHS Bureau of Aging rule 25-304, which had an amended conditional approval request. Staff explained the amendments clarified how case management agencies accept or deny cases, how telehealth participation is evaluated, and that the department sets the timing for accepting or denying cases under its existing authority. Staff also noted a separate issue about whether reimbursement rates must be in rule, but said the agency had long interpreted the statute to allow its approach and that any change would likely require legislation rather than committee objection. A provider representative testified against parts of the rule, arguing the case management agencies should not be required to accept referrals before contacting the participant, that telehealth decisions for other providers should remain with those providers, and that the quality-management section was duplicative and burdensome. Committee members questioned whether the telehealth language merely allowed case managers to say a service fit the client’s plan or instead gave them authority over another provider’s delivery method. The agency responded that case managers may determine what services an individual needs, but should not control how another licensed provider delivers those services. The discussion continued with no final action shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate File 58, sponsored by Tribal Relations, Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act Sunset Repeal, an
• , Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act, 58, Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act, Sunset<00:07:38.319> Repeal
• , respectfully report same Sunset Repeal, respectfully report same back<00:07:40.319> to<00:07
• non-owned livestock fee, repealing non-owned livestock fee, repealing obsolete<01:46:14.800>
• administration of the use tax, repealing administration of the use tax, repealing duplicative<01

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate File 58, Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act sunset repeal.
• Senate File 58, Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act sunset repeal.
• Senate File 58, Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act sunset repeal.
• Senate File 58, Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act sunset repeal.
• , and Senate File 79, Sales Sunset Repeal, and Senate File 79, Sales and<00:25:57.279> Use<00:

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:45:09.680> certain<00:45:09.920> sections Paragraph A repeals statutory language
• . uh, and paragraph uh, and paragraph B,<00:45:28.560> repeal<00:45:29.040> session<00:
• 45:29.440> law<00:45:29.839> in<00:45:30.079> conjunction B, repeal session law
• in conjunction B, repeal session law in conjunction with<00:45:30.560> codifying<00:45:31.040>
• > language Paragraph C repeals statutory language Paragraph C repeals statutory language requiring

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I still stand against the CIPA and I want to repeal it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Okay.
• and I want to repeal it. Thank you, Mr. and I want to repeal it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• have seen the discussion about repealing have seen the discussion about repealing the<02:02:45.360
• of the SIPA bill with the the repeal of the SIPA bill last<02:03:11.760> year<02:03:11.920>
• We're delaying. Uh, Sheriff, thank you for being here.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So the bill, the original bill as it was drafted, it repealed and reenacted 6697.
• drafted, it repealed and reenacted 6697. drafted, it repealed and reenacted 6697.
• <02:09:00.800> RSA then uh we would have to repeal RSA then uh we would have to repeal RSA
• Um, and I would note, at least my understanding is that we are—the bill repeals and replaces.
• So, the the bill repeals and replaces.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, there's also a repealer that repeals outdated provisions and consolidates statutory language. the
• Uh there's also<00:25:45.039> a<00:25:45.279> repealer<00:25:46.080> that<00:25:
• 46.320> repeals<00:25:46.720> outdated also a repealer that repeals outdated also a repealer
• that repeals outdated provisions<00:25:47.919> and<00:25:48.320> consolidates<00:25:49.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• recommendations on amending or repealing recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary<00
• the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing
• Next measure is SB 681, which repeals the exemption to the general excise tax for agricultural businesses
• And then the final measure on this agenda is SB 724, repealing the exemptions for certain dealers of
• And then the final measure on this agenda is SB 724, repealing the exemptions for certain dealers of

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.

Transcript Highlights:

• It repeals the first deputy to the chairperson, establishes the executive director, and administratively
• And I also wanted to say there's a very large view that DCR and HPA is the reason for the delay of these
• to work with community members to find places where we can house them, but that's really where the delay
• <01:09:14.400> We<01:09:14.560> set that's really where the delay is.
• We set that's really where the delay is.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures. SB 2723, which would designate April 27 as State Sheriff’s Day, was supported by the Department of Law Enforcement and a long-serving sheriff, who described the historical roots of Hawaii’s sheriffs in the Kingdom of Hawaii and said the bill would recognize that legacy. HGA submitted written comments, and there was no opposition or vote taken on the measure during the excerpt. The committees then heard SB 17 on wildfire mitigation. The Public Utilities Commission, DLNR, the State Fire Council, OPSD, the Attorney General’s office, and Kamehameha Schools all testified, mostly in support of the bill’s intent but with suggested amendments. Several witnesses said the bill should better define the working group’s structure, staffing, and funding, and the Attorney General noted constitutional concerns about placing the group outside a principal department and pointed out possible overlap with Acts 302 and 303 from the prior year. Committee members questioned whether SB 17 duplicated earlier wildfire legislation, and witnesses generally said it did not directly conflict but overlapped with existing efforts. On SB 2358, which would require reimbursement for search-and-rescue costs when people leave trails and enter closed areas, the State Fire Council and the Hawaii SAR Alliance testified in opposition or caution, arguing that reimbursement could deter people from calling for help and that Hawaii’s SAR system still has structural and administrative gaps. A committee member asked whether other jurisdictions had used similar measures without discouraging rescues; the Fire Council said Kauai has a similar law but it has not resulted in invoices being sent. No action was taken in the excerpt. The final measure discussed was SB 2475 on Red Hill remediation funding and reimbursement from the Department of Defense. The Board of Water Supply, DLNR, and other testifiers supported the bill, emphasizing the need for long-term research, monitoring, and cleanup, while also noting the unique groundwater conditions and the importance of keeping the funds focused on Red Hill contamination response. Committee members asked about existing federal and state funding, whether the state had received any direct federal money, and what would happen if reimbursement is not obtained. DLNR said it was still working through the reimbursement mechanism and that some federal funding had gone to the Red Hill registry, but not directly to the state for this purpose.

Transcript Highlights:

• results for the entire delayed results for the entire municipality<00:45:31.839> if<00:45:32.079
• I see the potential for the repeal of this provision to cause unnecessary drama on election days.
• Register, I've got no one else to delay for you.
• Register, I've got no one else to to delay<04:48:22.000> for<04:48:22.240> you.
• Um for those who delay disenfranchise.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill only repeals the expansion, nothing else. The existing program remains.
• understand this bill to do um is repeal understand this bill to do um is repeal the<01:52:16.800
• Uh what was my if we don't repeal this. Uh what was my number?
• There'd be no reason to repeal this at this point.
• be no reason to repeal this at this<02:10:41.599> point.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Revenue Department, providing for zero graphic copies of a voter's identification document, amending, repealing
• Revenue Department, providing for zero photocopies of a voter's identification document, amending, repealing
• , introduced by Representatives Pettigrew, Mason, and Block, an act relating to the environment, repealing
• prohibiting the adoption or continuation of rules providing for a clean transportation fuel standard, repealing

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

Transcript Highlights:

• PED gave notice that it proposed repealing and replacing the current rule. to update and align school
• And then for our last rule update, this is the beginner bilingual teacher requirements, proposed repeal
• So, PED gave notice that it proposed repealing and replacing the current rule to align beginner bilingual
• The proposed rule would repeal and replace existing beginner bilingual education licensure requirements

Keywords: 996, all