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• NEI submitted a detailed written statement for the record, which I encourage you to review.
• NI submitted a detailed written<00:32:14.399> statement<00:32:14.640> for<00:32:14.799>
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• Okay, just some clarifying statements. So we do have a statewide bill, HB3094.
• Is that saying the right statement? Sure, for the franchise tax, yes.
• I do want to echo Representative Hicklin's statement that we fully support the Disabled Veterans Property
• If any cities are against this amendment, they should not be, based on their past statements of how much

Bills: HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support

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• I understand what you're saying U.S., Senator Hooper, but I'm making a statement that I want the people
• That is not a good statement.
• Some terminology that if you're a CPA, you know, that gap is used by counties to create financial statements
• We're making sure this financial statements are correct.

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• As the session continues, DFL Majority Leader Erin Murphy responded in a statement saying, quote, it
• in<00:23:59.760> a Leader Eric Murphy responded in a Leader Eric Murphy responded in a statement
• 00.559> saying<00:24:00.960> quote<00:24:01.559> it<00:24:01.679> is statement
• saying quote it is statement saying quote it is increasingly<00:24:02.640> clear<00:24:03.080

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• shift has been made also, and that was reported in the February forecast in the Consolidated Fund statement
• Chair, Representative Skraba, I think. >> The best way is if you look at the consolidated fund statement
• And you have on your screen and in your handouts our mission statement, which is very broad, and that's
• We look at their financial statements before those proposals move forward.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Statement. Congratulations.
• Representative Alvarez, can you save your statement until we are in debate? Do that, yes.
• Representative Alvarez, earlier you wanted to make a statement, and I stopped you.
• Would you like to make a statement?

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for HB 123, which would change the process for converting a public school to a charter school by requiring approval from a majority of parents at the school, allow municipalities to apply to convert certain schools under limited circumstances, and address surplus school property in districts with declining enrollment. The sponsor said the bill is meant to give parents the primary say and to prevent districts from holding unused property. Opponents, including the Florida PTA, several members, and public speakers, argued the bill excludes teachers, school boards, and other stakeholders, could disenfranchise parents who do not live in the municipality, and could create enrollment, transportation, and equity problems. After debate, the bill passed 13-5 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard HB 597 on diabetes management in schools. The bill would allow school districts and charter schools to procure and store glucagon pens for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia, permit trained personnel to administer them, require 911 to be called after use, and add limited liability protections. The sponsor said the medication is inexpensive and could save lives for the roughly 7,000 diabetic K-12 students in Florida. An amendment clarified that public and charter schools are both covered. The bill drew support from the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Florida PTA, and members from both parties praised the measure. It passed unanimously and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, which would add walking along freeways, expressways, and their ramps as a hazardous condition requiring bus service for elementary students within two miles of school. The sponsor described personal examples of children walking near dangerous roads and said the bill is intended to prevent injuries and deaths. An amendment narrowed the language by deleting “state highway.” Public testimony included a parent who described her child being hit by a car and urged broader coverage, while members raised concerns about bus shortages and fiscal impact. Most members spoke in support, emphasizing student safety, and the bill was reported favorably after debate.

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• The finalized statement of work was included in the RFQ advertised in December 2024.
• The finalized statement of work was included in the RFQ advertised in December 2024.
• The statement of work was included in the RFQ advertised in December 2024, which has since closed.
• So it was more of a statement, Mr. Chair. Thank you so very much.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard a panel on state cloud modernization efforts after canceling an LBR on the Department of Corrections’ OBIS project because the presentation materials were not submitted on time. Florida Digital Service, the Northwest Regional Data Center, and several agencies described how the state is assessing and migrating applications to cloud environments under the cloud-first policy. Northwest explained its 2023 cloud readiness assessment of 890 applications from 24 agencies, the criteria used to rate readiness and risk, and its recommendation to tackle lower-risk applications first. Agency updates covered the Department of Corrections’ modernization of 98 legacy applications tied to OBIS and cloud-native infrastructure, the Department of Elder Affairs’ Microsoft Power Platform modernization, the Department of Health’s health management and child protection systems, and FDOT’s large cloud program for transportation systems. Members repeatedly asked about costs, data ownership, disaster recovery, single sign-on, security tools, and whether cloud migration actually saves money; presenters generally said the focus is more on modernization, resilience, and efficiency than immediate savings, and that cost analyses are often application-specific rather than enterprise-wide. The discussion also covered governance and architecture questions. Florida Digital Service said agencies remain responsible for their own databases and cloud tenants, while FLDS provides advice and an enterprise architecture framework; it does not have statutory oversight over most projects, except for OBIS project oversight due to its size. Northwest said it is acting as a cloud broker for some agencies and is consolidating Azure and AWS payer tenants to seek better pricing, but agencies still make system-by-system decisions based on business needs, risk, latency, and total cost of ownership. Members raised concerns about fragmented data structures, the lack of a complete statewide application inventory, and the need for better interoperability and enterprise standards. Several agencies said disaster recovery is built into their cloud plans, and FDOT and Corrections described ongoing efforts to keep systems current through core platforms, training, and ongoing support. In the second half of the meeting, the Department of State presented two new technology requests. Secretary Byrd described the SunBiz corporate registry system as a 34-year-old platform supporting more than 3.5 million business entities and generating over $575 million in annual general revenue. He said the department had already virtualized the legacy hardware after earlier modernization efforts failed and is now seeking $800,000 recurring for password protection and $5 million nonrecurring to continue procurement for a replacement system. The department also presented the Florida Voter Registration System modernization request, noting that the current system is outdated and requires manual workarounds for some statutory changes. The department requested $2.4948 million nonrecurring and $44,000 recurring to procure a modernized FVRS solution, and staff said the feasibility study recommended a hybrid approach. Members asked about the study’s findings and about creating a database for voter eligibility information for returning citizens; the department said that would require data sharing with all 67 clerks of court and other entities such as DOC.

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• And before I read the opening statement, I just want to point out the unique coalition that President
• And so I want to read my statement but what I've covered is pretty... clear and I wanted to say that
• Your opening statement mentioned putting workers first. You've repeated that a number of times.
• In your opening statement, in your written testimony, you talked about putting American workers first

Keywords: PRO Act, labor laws, worker rights, unionization, right-to-work, public testimony, political polarization

Summary: The meeting centered around an in-depth discussion of the PRO Act, with representatives expressing passionate opinions both for and against the legislation. Representative Chavez de Rimmer emphasized the importance of worker freedom, arguing that the PRO Act would infringe upon individual rights by coercing unionization. This perspective was strongly received by members from right-to-work states, who articulated their concerns about the potential erosion of workers' choices and protections. Speaker after speaker conveyed conflicting views on labor laws, indicating a deeply polarized environment surrounding labor issues at the moment.

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• Driscoll, you are now recognized for your opening statement. We appreciate you being here.
• Let me begin then my line of questioning by getting back to something I mentioned in my opening statement
• And just to highlight, I hope it's illustrative, and I would hold myself accountable to this next statement
• I mentioned in my opening statement that my 8-year-old son is planning to join the Army.

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• However, the Council on Environmental Quality reports that 61% of environmental impact statements still
• Through clarity, Congress is making an unambiguous statement that DeFi is different and it should be
• <01:23:45.199> that making an unambiguous statement that making an unambiguous statement that
• <01:50:28.080> officials The policy statement says that elected officials, like members of
• saying, and I he issued a statement saying, and I quote,<03:31:27.920> "The<03:31:28.239>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As the owner of a rescue dog, I agree with that statement.
• There have been some statements suggesting that if you want a pet, you can go to an animal shelter to

Bills: HB3419, HB3624, HB3748, HB4335

Keywords: corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, counties, property taxation, watercourse, boundaries, effective date, county government, administration, local resources, public institutions, construction, maintenance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations

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• It requires that agencies make guidance documents publicly available along with accompanying statements
• you know, it's the same thing when we get a packet of rules and an email that has a real impact statement

Bills: HJR1088, SB1280, SB1316, SB1433, SB1455, SB1456, SB1457, SB1459, SB1461, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1721

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, excise tax, oil tax

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• It requires certain exempt child care facilities to include a statement on their website or promotional
• It requires certain exempt child care facilities to include a statement on their website or promotional

Bills: S0996, S1022, S1462, S1690

Keywords: dependent children, child welfare, cash allowance, caregivers, community organizations, empowerment, foster care, out-of-home care, temporary cash assistance, eligibility, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Florida statutes

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs heard and advanced four bills. CS/SB 1690, on early childhood education, was amended with a delete-all amendment that required public posting of child care inspection reports and data on child deaths, injuries, and substantiated abuse; changed certain notice and insurance provisions for family and large family child care homes; created the Florida Endowment for Early Learning; and made related definitional changes. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 1022, on children’s initiatives, would add two new Florida Children’s Initiatives in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County; the sponsor described the program as a community-based service network model, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. SB 996, on dependent children, would require DCF and community-based care lead agencies to coordinate and regularly meet with organizations focused on people with lived experience in the child welfare system, and to publish how suggestions are implemented. Several young adults with foster care experience testified in support, emphasizing the importance of youth voice, normalcy, and teaching financial responsibility through allowance. The bill was reported favorably after supportive debate. The committee also considered CS/SB 1462, on temporary cash assistance eligibility, after adopting an amendment that narrowed a SNAP eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to remove barriers to reunification and redemption. After supportive testimony and no opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Senate Resolution 7 is an opportunity for the State Senate to make a statement as to the importance of
• So with this vote today, we're making a statement to Congress that we want our federal dollars that are

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• was pull the 990s from the IRS and then had Habitat affiliates volunteer their audited financial statements
• pulled the 990s from the IRS and then had habitat affiliates volunteer their audited financial statements

Summary: The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on September 22, 2025, confirmed a quorum, and unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The main business of the meeting was public testimony on the 2025 tax preference reviews, with Commissioner Forsyth recusing himself for the first witness, Joey Halverson of Tote Maritime Alaska, who testified in support of the tax preference for natural gas as a transportation fuel. He argued that LNG has enabled major emissions reductions, supported infrastructure at the Port of Tacoma, and should continue to receive tax preferences to encourage further clean maritime fuel adoption. The second witness, Michelle Preston of Habitat for Humanity of Washington State, testified in support of the tax preference for low-income homeownership developers. She said the preference helps Habitat affiliates advance homeownership and sustain operations, but noted that reporting has been inconsistent across independent affiliates and that JLARC’s metrics may not fully capture the program’s benefits. Commissioners asked questions about affiliate accounting, the distinction between benefits to nonprofits versus homebuyers, and whether the reporting/renewal period should be shorter than the current seven years; Preston said the preference benefits the nonprofit developer, not the homebuyer, and suggested shorter renewal periods might improve compliance and awareness. JLARC staff then outlined the process for the commission’s upcoming comments on the 2025 tax preference reviews. Commissioners will receive a web-based comment form, with responses due September 30, the chair will compile consolidated comments, and those materials will be distributed for the October 21, 2025 meeting. The chair noted that only voting members will complete the comment forms, though individual members may also submit minority reports. The meeting ended with a reminder that written testimony could still be submitted to JLARC and that the next commission meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.

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• code, however, does not require key financial documentation such as complete bank or investment statements
• Generally then, Senate Bill 2903 would require guardians to submit full bank or investment security statements

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• Senator Creighton, I want to echo the statements of Senator Hinojosa.
• Um, Senator Creighton, uh, I want to echo the statements of, uh, Senator Hinojosa.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security met to consider SCR 39, authored by Senator Creighton, which urges the federal government to take immediate action on border security and calls for Texas to be reimbursed for roughly $11 billion spent on border-related efforts. Creighton argued the federal government has failed to secure the border, leading to illegal crossings, fentanyl trafficking, and the need for Texas to step in through Operation Lone Star. A DPS chief financial officer was present as a resource witness, though no public testimony was taken. Several senators spoke in support of the resolution while also noting broader context. Senator Hinojosa of Nueces said border security has been neglected by multiple administrations, not just the Biden administration, but supported the measure and emphasized the need for lawful immigration and border enforcement. Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo and Senator Flores also supported the resolution, highlighting cartel activity, trade impacts, and Texas’s role in maintaining border integrity. Senator Eckhardt questioned the author about what specific federal actions were meant by “immediate action,” and Creighton pointed to more staffing, better radio interoperability, stronger drug interdiction, and renewed federal responsibility for wall construction and enforcement. After questions and discussion, public testimony was closed. Senator Flores moved that SCR 39 be favorably recommended to the full Senate, and the committee approved the motion by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay. The chair then announced that SB 36, creating a border security division within DPS, would be the committee’s primary focus at the next meeting.

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• <00:24:21.760> They're<00:24:22.000> just statement of findings.
• They're just statement of findings.
• Um the statement of all sources of all Um the statement of all sources of all public<01:30:39.920>
• I really just want to do one quick clarification to the statement that I or statement that was made.
• I really just want to do one quick clarification to the statement that I or statement that was made.

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• This legislation is<02:24:57.359> a<02:24:57.600> strong<02:24:57.920> statement
• So, those EGCs only need to provide two years of audited financial statements across the board.
• So, those EGCs only need to provide two years of audited financial statements across the board.
• <05:12:28.000> becomes registration statement becomes registration statement becomes effective
• registration statement with the SEC. registration statement with the SEC.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Additionally, this administration has paused implementation of this final rule and issued a statement
• Additionally, this administration has paused implementation of this final rule and issued a statement
• Additionally, this administration has paused implementation of this final rule and issued a statement
• Additionally, this administration has paused implementation of this final rule and issued a statement
• Additionally, this administration has paused implementation of this final rule and issued a statement

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all