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• Thomas Aquinas Parish, where he gave generously of his time, energy, and resources.
• rules be suspended to refer House Bill 4539 to the Committee of the Whole for consideration on the general
• rules be suspended to refer House Bill 4540 to the Committee of the Whole for consideration on the general
• President, I move the Senate proceed to the order of general orders. Without objection, so ordered.
• The bill was considered earlier today in the General Orders calendar, so rules have been suspended to

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• Thomas Aquinas Parish, where he gave generously of his time, energy, and resources.
• President, I move the Senate proceed to the order of General Orders. Without objection, so ordered.
• move the Senate resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the bills on the General
• that the Senate resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the bills on the General
• The bill was considered earlier today in the General Orders calendar, so rules have been suspended to

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, excused several members, and heard a memorial statement from Majority Floor Leader Singh honoring Thomas James Cleary, a longtime Michigan public servant, lobbyist, and civic volunteer. The chamber also recognized a departing staff member from Senator Geis’s office and later welcomed guests from Cleary’s family. No substantive debate occurred during these tributes, and remarks were ordered printed in the journal. The Senate then handled a large number of introductions and referrals, including Senate Joint Resolution K to prohibit autopen use by certain executive officials, Senate bills on Treasury revenue collection and liquor control, and numerous House bills covering housing, health, insurance, natural resources, education, consumer finance, child care licensing, public employment contracts, and other topics. Several housing and finance-related House bills were sent directly to the Committee of the Whole by unanimous consent. In Committee of the Whole, bills including House Bill 4072, House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 792, 793, 947, 1013, and 885 were considered; substitutes were adopted for House Bill 5630, Senate Bills 1013, 947, and 885, and the committee recommended all of those bills, plus House Bill 4072, Senate Bills 792 and 793, for third reading. On final passage, House Bill 4042 and House Bill 5630 each passed 34-0, with four members excused. The Senate also concurred in the House substitute to Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, approving an extension of the state energy emergency, by a 33-1 vote. By contrast, concurrence in the House substitute to Senate Bill 878 failed 2-32, sending that appropriations bill to conference committee. The House then named conferees on Senate Bill 878, and the Senate named conferees for both SB 878 and HB 5630 after the chambers disagreed on those measures.

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• <00:04:01.960> So<00:04:02.160> I general register on unanimous vote.
• So I general register on unanimous vote.
• Motion for House File 3990 as amended is re-referred to the general register.
• general register. general register.
• amended is re-referred to the general amended is re-referred to the general register. register.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• General Newton said that last April, Command Sergeant Major Benny G.
• General Newton said the department is proud to announce its second State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in
• >> Thank<00:13:08.320> you,<00:13:08.560> General<00:13:08.880> Newton.
• <00:13:09.360> Appreciate >> Thank you, General Newton.
• Appreciate >> Thank you, General Newton.

Bills: HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216, HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216

Keywords: HB33, Alabama, ALEA, driver license, driver's license, learner permit, learner's permit, school attendance, truancy, high school diploma, GED, dropout, student withdrawal, enrollment verification, disciplinary points, homeless student, job training, youth employment, minor parent, public safety

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• Now, generally, courts are not supposed to consider good-faith offers of settlement during the pendency
• Can you explain how this squares with that general prohibition? You're recognized.
• And so there's some talk about generative AI.
• I'm not a prosecutor, so my cases generally take like five, six, seven years.
• But I can envision a scenario where you put all these bank records into generative AI.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 413, relating to attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs in family law cases. Representative Gottlieb explained that the bill and strike-all amendment were intended to promote fairness, create more uniformity across circuits, expand judicial discretion in awarding fees, and strengthen enforcement language. Members discussed how the amendment’s reference to good-faith settlement offers would apply only after trial in fee determinations, not during the trial itself. Jamie Epstein of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section supported the measure overall, saying it would improve consistency and deter bad-faith litigation, but noted concern about one paragraph creating a presumption of entitlement to fees in contempt actions. The committee adopted the strike-all amendment and then passed HB 413 favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. Chair Koster said the bill would provide needed clarification in family law practice and help parties litigate more professionally and amicably. After the vote, the committee heard a presentation from Florida Bar President Sayah Baker Barnes on the Florida Bar’s role and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Baker Barnes described the Florida Bar as an arm of the Florida Supreme Court responsible for regulating lawyers, protecting the public, handling discipline, reimbursing some victims of lawyer theft through the client security fund, and providing continuing legal education. She said AI use among lawyers has grown rapidly and that the Bar has created committees, guidance, and an ethics opinion to help lawyers use AI responsibly. She emphasized that lawyers remain responsible for the accuracy of AI-generated citations and work product, noted that Florida courts have already disciplined lawyers and a pro se litigant for fake AI-generated citations, and discussed confidentiality, privilege, and deepfake concerns. Members asked about protecting client information and finding best-practice resources, and she directed them to the Bar’s LegalFuel site and AI guidance materials. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I'm a fourth-generation Hello, my name is V.C. Hollingsworth III.
• I'm a fourth-generation cattle and citrus grower.
• I'm a fifth-generation dairy farmer here at Milking Our Dairy.
• The land has been in the same family for four generations.
• I am a sixth-generation Floridian, and I'm the proud president and CEO of Conservation Florida.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met to hear updates on land conservation and agricultural preservation programs. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services presented on the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, explaining that it protects active agricultural lands through conservation easements while keeping land in private ownership and on the tax rolls. The director said the program requires participants to use agricultural best management practices, noted strong demand with 428 ranked projects for 2025, and reported that consistent legislative funding and partnerships with USDA, DOD, local governments, land trusts, and water management districts have expanded acreage protected, much of it within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Committee members asked about eligibility, ranking, local government involvement, and how many projects are typically funded each year. Conservation Florida’s president and CEO testified that both Rural and Family Lands and Florida Forever are critical and complementary tools for preserving working lands, wildlife habitat, water resources, and public access to nature. She warned that uncertainty or cuts in state funding can stall projects, raise land prices, and reduce conservation momentum. In discussion with senators, she said public access is often negotiated case by case and is more common on lands acquired for parks, forests, and other public green space than on conservation easements. The Department of Environmental Protection then updated the committee on Florida Forever, describing it as the state’s premier conservation and recreation land acquisition program. DEP said Florida Forever uses both conservation easements and fee-simple purchases, with about half of acquisitions done through easements, and emphasized that steady funding is needed to keep projects moving. The deputy secretary reported 60 projects on the current work plan, more than $1.4 billion invested since 2019, and recent acquisitions including new state forest, park, and preserve expansions. Members also raised concerns about payment in lieu of taxes for fiscally constrained counties, local notification of acquisitions, and the need for continued support for agriculture, citrus, roads, and conservation funding. No formal votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after member comments and public testimony.

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• I'm for My name is Scott Singster, and I am the Associate General Counsel for Texas, New Mexico. power
• From everybody's liability from the utility to the general contractor to the subcontractor. and possibly
• Generally, it would resolve ambiguity for the Department by mirroring the confidentiality provisions.
• Generally, the bill would require the governmental body PIA to notify the requester within 10 days if
• Generally, then, House Bill 4238 would identify the would define identity theft to include violations

Bills: HB 431, HB 1522, HB 1922, HB 2467, HB 2468, HB 3228, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 4219, HB 4238, HB 4344, HB 4386, HB 4739

Keywords: HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, open meetings, public notice, transparency, government efficiency

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• THIS IS THE REDUCTION OF THE STATE SALES TAX GENERAL SALES TAX FROM 6 PERCENT TO 5.25 AND SEVERAL OTHER
• THE BILL ALSO REPEALS THE AVIATION FUEL TAX WHICH DOES NOT GO TO GENERAL REVENUE, THE VAST MAJORITY GOES
• EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR COLLECTED FOR THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX EXPONENTIALLY IS GENERATED THROUGH LOCAL
• SOMETHING WE WOULD LOSE IF THE FUNDS WERE ABSORBED INTO GENERAL BUDGETS.
• IT WAS PART OF THE GENERAL REDUCTION IN ADDITION TO REDUCING THE GENERAL RATE FROM SIX TO FIVE AND ONE

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• I think the general gist of the bill is a fair approach, and it is not at all preempting the ability
• The bill does one simple thing: it makes it abundantly clear that the Office of the Attorney General
• I am a Deputy Attorney General over the Consumer Protection Section in the Attorney General's office.
• So I want to thank the Assistant Attorney General.
• Referred to the general register. I will move right away into amendments.

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• I'm Major General Sean Manke, the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard and the Commissioner
• Oh, I'm sorry, General. Did you want to answer that? It's a rough morning. Go ahead, Mr. Chair.
• This is generally enough to cover state tuition reimbursement, plus a little extra.
• This is our general fund base budget for fiscal years 2024 through 2027.
• If you're talking about a two-star General, you're talking about a little bit more.

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• Provides up to $50,000 to each of the state auditor and secretary of state and $75,000 to the attorney general
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• <00:02:42.720> provides general provides general provides $75,000.<00:02:45.200> Unused
• with it to show how good to be generous with it to show how good of<00:09:02.560> friends<00:

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• Every $1 generated on farm produces another $3.50 in the local and regional economy.
• The Irish culture imparted so early to the next generation.
• His legacy of service, leadership, and perseverance will live on for generations to come.
• A legacy that continues to shape San Diego and inspire. generations to come.
• Leon Williams may no longer be with us, but his impact will be felt for generations.

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• And I can from the general fund."
• . generation.
• generation get built? generation get built?
• We call that phantom generation.

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• Generally, it's about five years.
• So adding to the fleet is great, but generally it's used to So adding to the fleet is great, but generally
• I get the general purpose of the bill.
• For general internal medicine, for example, just that 10%.
• Chair recognizes Raymond Winter, Inspector General, Office of Inspector General for Health and Human

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• <00:14:00.079> emergency for um provider generated emergency for um provider generated emergency
• <00:15:12.480> uh surprised to see the Attorney General uh surprised to see the Attorney General
• Deputy attorney general um as you Deputy attorney general um as you indicated<00:47:56.480> this
• Deputy Attorney General C. Nakamatsu appearing on behalf of the Department of the Attorney General.
• General statute?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard Senate Bill 1322, SD2, HD1, a comprehensive measure revising Hawaii’s mental health code. The bill would clarify emergency transportation, examination, and hospitalization procedures for people who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse and deemed imminently dangerous, expand notice requirements, allow certain information-sharing for assisted community treatment petitions, and add liability protections for emergency responders and providers. The Department of the Attorney General supported the bill as a collaborative update to the law, while the Department of Health asked for a copy of provider-generated emergency transport documentation within five days for data and planning purposes. Testimony was sharply divided. Queen’s Health System, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, HHSC, and the Institute for Human Services supported the measure or parts of it but requested amendments, including clarifying whether a second psychiatric exam is required, restoring a 72-hour rather than 48-hour stabilization window, and adjusting where patients are taken when an MEO cannot be reached. The ACLU of Hawaiʻi strongly opposed the bill, arguing it weakens due process and civil liberties, especially around involuntary commitment, assisted community treatment, emergency transport by police, and reduced procedural safeguards; it urged the committee to hold the bill and consider an interim working group. Louie E.K. of the Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center also opposed the bill, focusing on immunity from negligence, the use of police for transport, and the reduction of a three-provider review to one in state-hospital treatment orders. Other testimony included support from an individual who said the bill could improve mental health care delivery amid provider shortages, and a comment from Hawaiʻi Health and Harm Reduction Center warning that the substance use portion of the bill lacks evidence of effectiveness and could be misused. In response to committee questions, the Attorney General’s office said the measure was developed with input from multiple stakeholders, including state agencies, hospitals, the ACLU, HHSC, and IHS, and that it aims to make assisted community treatment more accessible and effective by streamlining the legal process and improving consequences for noncompliance. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Uh, first up we have Department of Accounting and General Services.
• Department of Accounting and General Department of Accounting and General Services<00:01:14.800>
• General Services. General Services.
• This is requesting the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the costs
• Services to conduct a study on General Services to conduct a study on the<00:01:49.880> costs

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Summary: The committee heard several resolutions related to state facilities and agency procedures. SCR 177/SR 172 asked the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) to convene a cooperative working group to address state projects requiring county permitting; DAGS supported the measure, and it was adopted unanimously. SCR 37/SR 36 requested a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect; DAGS offered comments, but the chair deferred the resolution, citing a similar bill and lack of funding for a study. The committee then considered SCR 86/SR 77, which would require bi-level lighting in newly constructed state buildings and facilities beginning in 2028. DAGS and the State Energy Office provided comments, while DLNR, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Climate Future Forum testified in support. The committee amended the measure to apply to state buildings and facilities with designs finalized on or after January 1, 2028, and adopted it. SCR 122/SR 114, which would require written notice before final administrative action affecting protected liberty or property interests, drew comments from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and written comments from DOE, but was deferred due to limited support and time constraints. In the joint GVO/HHS portion, the committee heard SCR 87/SR 79, encouraging the state to examine requiring AEDs in all state-owned buildings and to pursue existing AED programs. The State Health Planning and Development Agency, DOE, the American Heart Association, the Department of Health, an individual testifier, and DAGS all supported the measure; DAGS also described ongoing installation and training efforts in its facilities. The measure was adopted without amendment by both committees, with members noting broad support and no reservations.

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• Representative, now moves That House Bill 2937 be advanced from general order without objection.
• So, this is Doctor Carrissa Champion, she's a general and cosmetic surgeon living in Tulsa, and one of
• Representative Hardin now moves That House Bill 2960 be advanced from general order without objection
• Representative Banker now moves that House Bill 4142 be advanced for general order.
• Representative Eis now moves that House Bill 3148 be advanced from general order without objection.

Bills: HB3419, HB4153, HB3430, HB3791, HB3277, HB4119, HB4408, HB3905, HB3968, HB3835, HB3386, HB2650, HB3742, HB3588, HB3748, HB4303, HB4311, HB3028, HB4428, HB4429, HB4132, HB1889, HB3265, HB1739, HB4434, HB3313, HB3852, HB4263, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3420, HB2116, HB2206, HB3625, HB2939, HB3721, HB1823, HB2425, HB4440, HJR1087, HB4003, HJR1077, HB1770, HB1675, HB3627, HB3891, HJR1067, HB3462, HJR1053, HJR1054, HJR1044, HB3472, HB1225, HJR1019, HB4145, HJR1081, HB1746, HJR1069, HJR1050, HB1638, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3127, HB4488, HB2955, HB3781, HB3783, HB3802, HB2471, HB2937, SCR16, HB2960, HB3466, HB3262, HB3269, HB3152, HB4140, HB4142, HB3148, HB3378

Keywords: corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, driver license, reading proficiency, minors, education requirements, alternative testing, attendance, remedial reading, public school, oath of enrollment, court financial obligations, cost hearing, payment plan, community service, court compliance program, debt relief

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• Oh, we have the Attorney General of the tribe, lest we not forget, Alex Ritchie.
• Adjutant General, Department of Emergency Affairs: Johnny Conley.
• SB 1411, Auditor General charter schools. Government. SB 1411, Auditor General charter schools.
• SCR 1026, general appropriation bill continued appropriation.
• SCR 1036, Attorney General Public Statements, disapproval. Please.

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• The Auditor General did indeed audit the fleet process and the fleet management system.
• We're waiting for the Auditor General to come back to us on that.
• In January 2025, the Auditor General released their report.
• And that is what we have submitted to the Auditor General as part of our response.
• So this is a required date by the Auditor General. It had to have been done by that time.

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met for its first meeting of the session, took roll, and heard a presentation from Ken Plant of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee on SB 108, the 2025 law overhauling Florida rulemaking. The presentation focused on new deadlines for agencies to begin and publish rules, limits on automatic sunset provisions, changes to emergency rule procedures, expanded public input on statements of estimated regulatory costs, a five-year review cycle for existing rules, and new licensing-reporting requirements. Members asked about the review timeline and emphasized the need to keep agencies accountable for meeting the new requirements. The committee then reviewed the Department of Management Services’ response to Auditor General Report 2025-1096 on fleet management. DMS said the audit found 10 issues, most of which it believes it has addressed, and described the statewide fleet system as tracking about 27,000 assets with limited staff. DMS highlighted two major improvement ideas that would require funding: an enterprise telematics system to automate vehicle data and improve tracking, and centralized fleet procurement to reduce duplication and save money. Members questioned the status of FleetWave implementation, missing vehicle records, integration with other state systems, and access controls for separated employees. DMS explained that FleetWave is fully implemented but still relies on manual data entry, that discrepancies with the state accounting system largely reflect mismatched or inconsistent entries, and that policies and procedures were updated after the audit. The department said it now works more closely with People First to deactivate access when employees leave. After discussion, no further business was raised, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• I rise today as a proud co-author of ACR 91 and as a second-generation Portuguese American.
• Even as generations grow, the culture remains alive.
• She and John were proud and generous Stanford alumni. One of the bells...
• She and John were proud and generous Stanford alumni.
• She was... ...and generous spirit. She was, I can't read my own writing.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing the League of Women Voters of San Francisco Youth Council, the Jane Center of Northern California, a departing UC Sacramento intern, and members of the Sam Yup Benevolent Association/Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. The chamber then moved to the Daily File, where most items were passed and retained on file, and AB 1044 was moved to the inactive file at the author’s request. The main floor action was on ACR 91, authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which recognized June 2025 as Portuguese Heritage Month, June 10 as the Day of Portugal, and April 18 as the Day of the Azores. Supportive remarks highlighted the long history and contributions of Portuguese Americans in California, especially in agriculture, business, public service, and culture, and Assembly Member Macedo spoke as a co-author and second-generation Portuguese American. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. Macedo also shared Portuguese sweet bread with members, and Aguiar-Curry introduced Portuguese dignitaries and community leaders in the chamber. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory. Members honored Phil Jerizzo, Dr. Marvin Lavelle Boomer Jr., and Elizabeth Starr, describing their public service, mentorship, community leadership, and family legacies. The Assembly then announced upcoming session dates and adjourned until Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 9 a.m.