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• of the staff in front of you.
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• days of of Home Room once a week for 170 days of of Home Room not<00:32:16.039><c> a</c><00:32:16.200
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Bills: HF6 , HF52 , HF53

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment

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• It's going to be kind of simple. Yeah, yeah, of course. I mean, that's what he's talking about.
• It's going to be kind of simple. Yeah, yeah, of course. I mean, that's what he's talking about.
• Every member of the Alabama congressional delegation voted in favor of these bills in Congress, and this
• </c> for Alabama this year. for Alabama this year.
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Bills: HB483

Committee: House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: decentralized, unincorporated, nonprofit, smart contracts, distributed ledger technology, governance, membership, economic activities

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• Can you talk a little bit about the National Commission of Correctional Health Care?
• Off of the base, yes. Off of the base.
• So there is kind of four different levels of health.
• A lot of people in our prisons are dying. A lot of them are dying of medical failures.
• If you are of a certain age, you're going straight to the county morgue.

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

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• And also, listen, a lot of capital cases aren't tried anymore because the state of Alabama can't afford
• So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't
• So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't
• So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't
• So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't

Committee: House Judiciary

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• Department of Justice and as the acting associate attorney general at the U.S.
• I'm a native of Palm Beach County.
• we understand universally amongst all of our diverse opinions in that county is that Palm Beach State
• I attended Stetson University where I received my commission, and then later the University of Florida
• I want to make the College of the Florida Keys the destination for the kids in Monroe County.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education convened with a quorum and first took up CS for SB 1694 on technology education. The bill would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and would encourage high school computer science courses that include AI to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal settings. The bill sponsor and several supporters emphasized preparing students for an AI-driven workforce while teaching critical evaluation and ethical use; one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the need to preserve real-world skills. Senator Davis supported the measure and suggested introducing similar instruction earlier, possibly in middle school. The committee voted the bill favorably, with Senator Leak later recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a large block of confirmations for higher education boards, including appointees to Tallahassee State College, the University of South Florida, the University of North Florida, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally highlighted backgrounds in education, health care, law, business, technology, and public service, and described priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, affordability, fiscal responsibility, and institutional growth. One nominee to Tallahassee State College was asked about low NCLEX pass rates and said the college had a plan approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Another nominee discussed Florida Poly’s STEM mission, and several members praised the nominees’ community ties and professional experience. After hearing the appointees, the committee voted to report the block of confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The committee then received a high-level overview of the higher education budget, totaling $11.9 billion, with major emphasis on workforce training and development. Highlights included increases for school district workforce education, the Florida College System, workforce development capitalization, a rural educator recruitment program, funding for the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s literacy and math initiatives, UF’s autism and neurodevelopment center, and a postsecondary guardian program for campus security. Members asked a brief question about a workforce fund transfer, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds added. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Earl Scissors, the American Association of Public Insurance Adjusters.
• This Alabama report evaluated 5,000 fortified homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
• This Alabama report evaluated 5,000 fortified homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
• This report details several different elements that, at least the University of Alabama, qualified for
• Philip Arnson with the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, known as NAMIC.

Committees: House Insurance , House Insurance and Banking

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• Some of these are like Utah, South Carolina, Alabama.
• Some of these are like Utah, South Carolina, Alabama.
• I spoke with the counties association, or the lobbyists for the counties association.
• So in a lot of counties, like I'm from Brooke County, a smaller county like Hampshire County, you can
• Because a lot of counties don't restrict people to—like, I've been in Kanawha County.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities. The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.

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• in the history of the state of California.
• Members, the Seismic Safety Commission is celebrating 50 years of seismic safety policy, as well as recommendations
• As a result of this natural disaster, California created the Seismic Safety Commission in 1975.
• Sarah Kay McBride, the executive director of the California Seismic Safety Commission, Paul McGuinness
• Sarah Kay McBride, the executive director of the California Seismic Safety Commission, Paul McGuinness

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests. The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote. The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.

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• Under current law, we do a post-certification audit of a certain percentage of the precincts in a county
• As you know, the counties, the supervisors of elections offices, are funded by their county commissions
• And some of the counties are on really tight budgets.
• He did take a bit of a gap from serving on the commission back in 2018.
• But the fact of the matter is that the commission itself doesn’t have any kind of scientists on their

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Summary: The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from the Florida Commission on Ethics on several proposed legislative changes. The commission asked for changes to the Whistleblower Act to better cover ethics complaints, a public records exemption for commissioners’ and staff members’ sensitive personal information, an expanded gift-disclosure family definition to include foster relationships, and a first-time waiver of fines for late financial disclosure filers. Staff also requested technical fixes, including treating a timely postmarked appeal as filed on time, clarifying Form 6 filing requirements for appointees to elected seats, extending ethics-training requirements to municipal appointees filling unexpired terms, and clarifying where Form 10 gift disclosures are filed. Commission staff reported high electronic filing compliance rates, the rollout of automated fines, and an average of 92 days for completed preliminary investigations in 2025. They also updated the committee on two federal court challenges involving the in-office lobbying ban and the Form 6 requirement for elected municipal officers. The committee then heard from Secretary of State Cord Byrd, who outlined preparations for the 2026 election cycle and several policy proposals. He discussed work with new supervisors of elections, ongoing election-crimes enforcement, cooperation with federal agencies on citizenship verification, and data-sharing agreements with other states. Byrd also proposed a statewide pre-certification audit system with grants for smaller counties, a more streamlined process for checking voter citizenship status after registration, and a modernization fix for voter records affected by randomized driver’s license numbers. Members asked about special elections, election-crimes investigations, returning-citizen voting determinations, chain-of-custody procedures, and interstate data-sharing agreements. Byrd said special election timing is controlled by the governor, the elections-crimes office investigates but does not arrest, returning-citizen applications are resolved within 90 days, and he is confident in current chain-of-custody practices. The committee also considered gubernatorial nominations. By unanimous vote, members approved a block of nominees, then separately took up Joshua Kellum’s nomination to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The committee heard sworn public testimony from Robin Blevins, who urged rejection of Kellum’s appointment and criticized his background and past involvement in FWC-related advocacy. After brief discussion, the committee voted unanimously to approve Kellum’s nomination as well.

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• It changes instead of using city or county to that local Board of Education, because that's what it's
• So, those are two of the associations; neither are named in the bill, just mentioned.
• I mean, this has all been part of the original Alabama High School Athletic...
• Alabama have signed a petition asking... ...of Alabama have signed a petition asking for a religious
• need to be afraid of that in the state of Alabama.

Bills: HB298 , HB342 , HB332 , HB344

Committee: House Education Policy

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• As a founding member, president, and executive director of the African-American Museum of Bucks County
• /c><00:14:42.320><c> soul</c><00:14:42.639><c> of</c> of Bucks County, she shaped the soul of of Bucks
• County, she shaped the soul of our<00:14:43.120><c> community.
• </c> County campus for their three decades of County campus for their three decades of outstanding<00
• </c> Association of State Directors of Association of State Directors of Veterans<04:13:21.760><c> Affairs

Bills: HR1299 , HB5317 , HB4544 , HB3234 , HB1993 , HB3726 , HB2954 , SB2393 , HB3482 , HR1352 , HB4684 , HB2252 , HB6506 , HB7432 , SB4530

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, homeownership, rental assistance, HUD, Department of Housing and Urban Development, zoning reform, land use, building codes, single-stair buildings, point-access block, infill development, housing supply, housing affordability, HOME Investment Partnerships, CDBG, Community Development Block Grant, FHA, Federal Housing Administration, small-dollar mortgage

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• Still cherished by the people of Imperial County, it stands as a testament to the progress we've made
• Bob, thank you for your unwavering dedication to the people of Imperial County and the state of California
• Maroff made a profound impact as a founding member of the National Football Players Association.
• Again, he served as the president of Local 685, the County of Los Angeles Probation Department.
• Also shared together, Ralph, as the Vice President of the County Federation of Labor, made sure that

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• the people of Alabama.
• Moving on to the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees.
• The appointees for the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees are approved.
• Moving on to the Alabama Community College System Board of...
• Moving on to the Alabama Securities Commission: Hope Marshall. I know that Ms.

Committee: Senate Confirmations

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• Employees, operates one of the nation's largest county jail systems, and manages the Orange County Crime
• As Sheriff of Orange County, I lead an agency of more than 4,000 men and women serving three Point one
• Sparked the creation of all kinds of memes that are, in fact, flattering of your county and the efforts
• In California, all of Orange County high schools have done it.
• state of Alabama.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• We have one card present wishing to speak if requested: Guy Cormier, Police Juror Association of Louisiana
• I represent the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police.
• I represent the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police.
• Kirkpatrick, Chiefs of Police, and Kevin Cobb with the Sheriff's Association.
• Okay, so I can go from Alabama, pick a “Okay, so I can go from Alabama, picking up a couple of cars,

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on March 16 and first disposed of several local bills without controversy. House Bills 590, 679, and 873 were voluntarily deferred. HB 503, allowing certain utility terrain vehicles and golf carts in Golden Meadow, was amended and reported. HB 720, clarifying tacit dedication and public access to waterways and related access points, was reported favorably. HB 856, expanding indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracting authority for DOTD and the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction, was amended and reported. HB 487, increasing penalties for drivers who run red lights by using shoulders or turn lanes to pass stopped traffic, was amended and reported. HB 846, prohibiting obscured or covered license plates, was reported favorably. HB 733 and HB 875, both dealing with OMV reinstatement fees and lapses of insurance, were reported with amendments after discussion of audit findings and fee timing. HB 707, moving liquefied petroleum gas commission functions to Agriculture, was amended and reported. HB 693, creating legislator district signs, was amended and then voluntarily deferred. HB 777, requiring a driver's license renewal knowledge exam, was amended and voluntarily deferred for further work with the department. HB 746, concerning oversized trucking permits issued by local governments, was introduced but not advanced, with the author signaling a desire to work on the issue further rather than force a vote. Several bills drew extended debate over safety, enforcement, and government overreach. HB 309, which would have penalized pedestrians for looking at cell phones while crossing crosswalks, was amended from a criminal offense to a $25 civil fine but then voluntarily deferred after members raised concerns about enforceability, tourism, free will, and whether the bill targeted the right party. HB 695, requiring permits and QR-code documentation for consensual non-commercial towing of multiple connected vehicles, was heavily questioned over how it would work in practice, whether it applied to single or multiple vehicles, and how out-of-state travelers would know about the requirement; the committee asked the author to work with OMV and State Police and voluntarily returned the bill to the calendar. HB 868, removing the farm exemption from trailer safety-chain and attachment requirements after a fatal accident involving a trailer separation, was amended and reported despite concerns from members and the Agriculture Commissioner about impacts on older farm equipment and the need to preserve flexibility for agricultural operations. The committee also heard testimony from law enforcement, the auditor’s office, the Department of Transportation and Development, the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and industry groups. Chiefs of police supported the red-light and license-plate bills as common-sense public safety measures, while the Legislative Auditor explained that the OMV fee bills were intended to align Louisiana’s reinstatement fees and grace periods more closely with other states and with audit recommendations. DOTD and the secretary supported the procurement bill as a tool to speed construction and maintenance work. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain supported the propane commission bill and urged caution on the farm trailer safety bill so that older and specialized equipment would not be unintentionally burdened.

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• The committee overlaps some of the other committees.
• Yes, I have two of them.
• Chairman, members of the committee.
• I'm going to run up to commission.
• I'm going to run up to commission.

Bills: HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145 , HB66 , HB79 , HB95 , HB145

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

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• I'm here on behalf of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, and in the interest of time, I'm also
• speaking on behalf of New Mexico Oil and Gas Association and the Independent Petroleum Association in
• Some of them have already been approved by various county commissions.
• middle of nowhere in Chávez County.
• middle of nowhere in Chavez County.

Bills: SB78 , SB235 , SB22 , SB310

Committee: Senate Senate Conservation

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

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• House Bill 2174 provides that the legislative body of a county, city, or town, or the Secretary of the
• Axel Swanson with the Association of Counties.
• Andrea Smiley here on behalf of the Building Industry Association of Washington.
• Yeah, I think that's one of the main functions of community or county emergency management.
• Axel Swanson then began testifying, identifying himself as being with the Association of Counties.

Bills: HB2267 , HB2183 , HB2174 , HB1529

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: urban forestry, local government, environmental policy, tree management, community planning, heat response, counties, public health, emergency management, climate action, crash prevention, traffic safety, roadside regulations, emergency zones, public safety, state legislation, infrastructure, county resources, road construction, maintenance

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• ' Reparation Commission, and the Office of Military-Based Planning.
• There was a bit of a misunderstanding of the Asakia Commission versus the Asakia Fund.
• Can you tell me where, or from University of Alabama? I don't think University of Alabama. Mr.
• Can you tell me where, or from University of Alabama? I don't think University of Alabama, Mr.
• I don't know if everyone's seen it, but of those 17 projects, five are in one county.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• Even after the commission of grave evil, the dignity of the human person is not lost.
• On behalf of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, I respectfully urge you: do not pass
• The dignity of the human person is not lost even after the commission of grave evil.
• The dignity of the human person is not lost even after the commission of grave evil.
• , Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Animal Control Association, Florida Association of Animal

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.