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• of 1991, also known as TASA, by implementing the recommendations proposed by the Public Service Commission
• with law, and authorizes the commission to take enforcement actions typically levied against licensed
• Next, we'll take up your final bill, tab 17: Senate Bill 1472 on public record school security guards
• for school security guards by Senator Burgess.
• It requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to maintain a list of certified school security

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills and amendments, reporting several measures favorably. Early in the meeting, CS for CS for SB 344 modernizing the Telecommunications Access System Act was approved without opposition. The committee then adopted amendments and passed CS for SB 714 on non-opioid advanced directives, CS for SB 738 updating child care and early learning provider regulation, CS for SB 756 revising health insurance coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities, and CS for CS for SB 1356 creating a Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and a newborn genetic testing pilot. Later, the committee also approved CS for SB 1624 on higher education, CS for SB 1626 on child welfare, SB 178 on an agronomic study for emerging crops, SB 1162 on water access facilities and boat ramp parking, CS for CS for SB 958 creating a type 1 diabetes early detection program, CS for CS for SB 1402 expanding dropout retrieval eligibility, SB 774 requiring electronic transmission of certain court orders, SB 1516 creating an international aerospace innovation fund, and SB 994 revising driver education requirements. Most of these bills were reported favorably by roll call votes after brief explanations and, in several cases, amendments. Several measures drew substantive discussion and public testimony. CS for CS for SB 1624 prompted questions about replacing “minority” with “underrepresented,” the role of the Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education in overseeing private religious postsecondary institutions, and whether the changes could affect access for students at institutions such as FAMU and FIU. CS for CS for SB 1070 on ECGs for student athletes received extensive emotional testimony from parents and advocates describing children lost to sudden cardiac arrest and urging mandatory screenings; the sponsor said the bill would be cost-neutral for districts by encouraging partnerships with screening groups. SB 994 on driver education was discussed as a vehicle to add distracted driving instruction, and the sponsor agreed to work on that issue. SB 774 was presented as a response to a fatal delay in transmitting an ex parte order, with support from clerks and sheriffs. The most extended debate centered on SB 810 on stormwater management systems. The sponsor said the bill, as amended, would narrow annual inspections to infrastructure identified as vulnerable by MS4 entities, but the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and Florida Stormwater Association warned the proposal could impose major costs and duplicate existing MS4 permit requirements. Committee members questioned the fiscal impact, whether the bill would apply to FDOT or other entities, and whether annual inspections were feasible for large and small jurisdictions alike. Despite those concerns, the sponsor and several members emphasized flood prevention and public safety, and the bill remained under discussion with the sponsor indicating continued willingness to work with stakeholders.

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• And then the next item that was added was for the Racing Commission.
• And then the next item that was added was for the Racing Commission.
• Health Care Authority for security. health care authority for security enhancements of the electronic
• Line 207, the Crime Victims' Reparation Commission.
• secure drop boxes, and...

Keywords: 996, all

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• Sarah Susky, Secure Democracy USA, waves in support.
• , often using paid professional licensed security personnel.
• licensing requirements as a paid security service.
• I know at my church, we have a security team.”
• team of licensed security guards that they pay.

Bills: S0014, S0016, S0024, S0052, S0308, S0504, S0506, S0564, S0572, S0590, S0594, S0806, S1396, S7020, S7024, S7026

Keywords: negligence, settlement, police conduct, municipal liability, personal injury, compensation, injuries, Miami-Dade County, places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg. Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed. The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.

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• I mentioned security. We have a lot of test beds related to national security. This is our...
• Security. We have a lot of test beds related to national security.
• National home security, John touched on that.
• On the security side, we had— Annually, over 100 items that we had to approve on the security side.
• Is there a difference in the security concerns in those plants? So physical security? You mean?

Keywords: 908, all

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• centers, also known as CRCs, which are short-term semi-secure or secure facilities for runaway youth
• And that was created to help youth aging out of foster care secure stable housing.
• C13 makes board members subject to the provisions of the Public Disclosure Commission.
• , disclosure commission, to bring one. ...with the disclosures of the Public Disclosure Commission, to
• They don't cover boards and commissions.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5977, which would require DCYF to publish child near-fatality review reports within 180 days and post them publicly, with confidential information redacted as allowed by law. Senator Nikki Torres said the bill is intended to improve transparency, accountability, and child protection. There was no public testimony on the bill, and the hearing was closed. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6184, an Office of Homeless Youth request bill sponsored by the chair. The bill makes technical and policy updates to OHY programs, including replacing the term “street youth” with “unaccompanied homeless youth,” allowing certain flexible funds to go directly to youth or vendors, renaming and making permanent the H-Sync program, expanding eligibility and housing options in the Independent Youth Housing Program, and clarifying shelter and reporting provisions. Testifiers from Commerce, advocates, school support organizations, and a youth advocate all supported the bill, emphasizing that the changes would improve access, consistency, and housing stability for unhoused youth. The hearing was then closed. The committee moved into executive session on seven bills. SB 5681, concerning intellectual and developmental disability services at age 20, had Amendment A1 fail and the proposed substitute was adopted and sent to Ways and Means. SB 5917, regarding abortion medication in DOC, saw one amendment adopted and multiple Christian amendments rejected before the bill was sent to Rules. SB 5942, renaming the DCYF Oversight Board as the DCYF Accountability Board and revising its duties, had only Amendment C16 adopted; the amended bill passed to Rules. SB 6024, on duplicative audits for community residential providers, passed without amendment. SB 6036, concerning adult family homes and foster care licensees, had Amendment D1 adopted and the bill passed to Rules. SB 6085, on the DOC institutional welfare account, had Amendment E1 adopted and the bill was sent to Ways and Means after several other amendments failed. In each case, the committee voted to advance the bill after considering amendments, with most of the proposed changes from Senator Christian failing except where noted.

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• This is for the most part practice in the Public Utility Commission.
• things like additional infrastructure to bring these new large loads in, and there is financial security
• for some reason backs out, we make sure there are no stranded costs and that they have financial security
• And so again, these are things that do happen in the Public Utility Commission.
• We provide information to the people that do, and the people that do are the Public Utility Commission

Keywords: 989, all

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• next we have the vote consideration on the gubernatorial appointment of Leighton Lening to the Commission
• Chairman, I move that we send the gubernatorial appointment of Layton Lening to the Commission on Human
• Next, we'll consider the vote on the gubernatorial reappointment of Brian Skagliano to the Commission
• Chairman, I'd move to send the gubernatorial appointment of Brian Skagliano to the Commission on Human
• Commission on Human Rights to the floor with a recommendation that he be confirmed by the Senate.

Keywords: 989, all

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• I'm Christina Voliakowski, and I'm the Executive Director of the Columbia River Gorge Commission.
• The Gorge Commission is responsible for all permitting in Klickitat County.
• We greatly appreciate the governor, including for the Economic Security for All program.
• Good evening, Chairman Orangeby and Commission. Thank you. Judy?
• As a result, the commission is losing a major source of revenue.

Bills: HB2289

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• Racing Commission, which is a special revenue account, I believe, is on 8.4. Lottery 8.8.
• commission commission 8.14<00:03:35.040><c> council</c><00:03:35.440><c> of</c><00:03:35.680><c> Minnesota
• </c><00:11:02.640><c> We</c> secure digital experience for motans.
• We secure digital experience for motans.
• </c> treatment of mortgage back securities treatment of mortgage back securities and<00:27:23.360><c>

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• In the event of a security breach, they have to notify DIR.
• The state has a required notice in cases of digital security breaches.
• The Historical Commission.
• And this move isn't just about securing value. It's about growing opportunity.
• And the library commission, the Library and Archives Commission, has recommended, you know what, no one's

Bills: HB565, HB3743, HB4310, HB5083, HB5129, HB5195, HB5331, HB5469, SB21, HB3185, SB 21

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

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• I'm the Chief of Staff for the Public Regulation Commission. Regulation Commission.
• Retaining our staff is very important to the commission.
• By the Commission, the Interstate Stream Commission, and beginning to convene those future regions early
• From water managers about securing your assets and your development, as well as securing your water and
• It's owned by the Interstate Stream Commission and operated by the Interstate Stream Commission, and

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• Good morning, co-chair Scott, co-chair Fee, members of the commission.
• that we had a governance process that goes beyond what it traditionally is focused on, which is security
• These guiding principles, as you see here, reflect the importance of privacy and security, transparency
• </c> the expense of safety and security. the expense of safety and security.
• Um, probably it's a commission on cybersecurity, data privacy, and, uh, now AI.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , Law Enforcement, and Legal Affairs, as well as the Justice Administrative Commission and the state
• , Law Enforcement, and Legal Affairs, as well as the Justice Administrative Commission and the state
• This funding request will increase per diem by 17% for all non-secure and secure residential commitment
• Last is juvenile detention facilities security enhancements and maintenance, $29.4 million.
• That's going to really enhance the safety and security behind our fences. Thank you.

Summary: The committee received a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-2027 public safety budget, which totals $8.2 billion for the public safety silo and includes funding for the Departments of Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, and Corrections, along with courts and legal affairs. The Governor’s Office highlighted recurring reductions and vacancy eliminations, while agency heads outlined their major requests: FDLE sought funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert-system upgrades, alcohol testing modernization, officer wellness, criminal intelligence, and immigration-related intelligence work; DJJ requested money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential services, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requested major increases for officer pay, additional staff, facility construction and maintenance, communications upgrades, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members questioned FDLE about immigration enforcement and public records burdens, and DOC about staffing, capacity, mental health services, contraband, housing, and whether prison beds were being used for immigration detainees. Public testimony also urged better prison conditions and basic necessities for incarcerated people. The committee then took up and reported favorably CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would strengthen penalties and clarify that a person may not resist an officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties. An amendment conforming the bill to House language was adopted, and the bill passed with Senator Smith voting no. The committee also adopted an amendment and reported favorably CS/SB 54, which concerns use of substances affecting cognitive function and limits certain medical-record disclosures to information relevant to investigations of violent offenders; Senator Smith voted no on that measure as well. Next, the committee considered Senator Berman’s bills on domestic and dating violence. CS/SB 296 would direct a study of a secure web-based alert platform for victims, including a discreet phone-number/code system and geolocation support, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims. The bill drew emotional support testimony from survivors and advocates describing the dangers victims face when trying to leave abusive situations, and it was reported favorably. Its companion, CS/SB 298, would extend public-records protections in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims; it was also reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• We're very proud of the work that that department's doing in securing our environment, not only in securing
• We're very proud of the work that that department's doing in securing our environment, not only in securing
• our environment, but looking this year to add regional water. our environment, not only in securing
• Through Chapter 601, Florida Statutes, we are governed by an 11-member commission.
• The Florida Citrus Commission is appointed by the governor, with representatives from all sectors in

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met to organize for the session, confirm a quorum, and hear introductory remarks from members about their districts and interests. Chair Esposito outlined the committee’s jurisdiction and budget overview, noting a total budget of about $7.2 billion, with major funding tied to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Citrus. She also described major cost drivers such as Everglades restoration, water quality, resiliency, land acquisition, and rural family lands, and asked members to review agency requests in small groups later in the process. Agency leaders then presented budget and program updates. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson emphasized department efficiency efforts, including IT modernization, staff reorganization, rural and family lands conservation, best management practices, Fresh From Florida marketing, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, and completion of the Connor Complex headquarters. DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert highlighted record investments in Everglades restoration, water quality projects, resilience grants, land acquisition, state parks, and enforcement. FWC Executive Director Roger Young discussed conservation research, fisheries and wildlife management, law enforcement, disaster response, and pressures from growth, boating, invasive species, and derelict vessels. Department of Citrus Executive Director Shannon Shep reviewed the industry’s decline due to hurricanes and citrus greening, current research and marketing efforts, and e-commerce campaigns to support Florida citrus sales. Members asked questions about citrus production declines, future replanting and therapies, rural family lands, PFOS cleanup, mangrove restoration, flooding and pump infrastructure, agricultural theft, and derelict vessel removal. Officials generally responded with updates, emphasized science-based management and enforcement, and in several cases said they would follow up with more detailed information later. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair directing members to provide feedback on agencies for further budget review and then adjournment.

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• , secure and ethical use of artificial for the responsible, secure and ethical use of artificial intelligence
• So we keep the data internal in our secure environment.
• So we're in secure compliant environments and a big focus of what we do with the AI is it's really to
• We built This Gen Ed tool in our secure cloud tenant.
• So the goal here would be to take that data consolidated in our secure environment and then leverage

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• Good morning, Deputy Director at the California Student Aid Commission.
• So we'll start with the California Student Aid Commission. Thank you, Chair Perez.
• Tay Kang, Deputy Director at the California Student Aid Commission.
• Again, thank you to the subcommittee and our partners at the Student Aid Commission.
• We ask that you secure its future today. Thank you. Good afternoon, Chair Perez.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm here to present House Memorial 32, which calls for the Indian Affairs Department and the Commission
• I believe the Commission is uniquely suited to do this work based on our status as a state commission
• The Commission is really honored to do this work, and we would love to participate.
• How are we going to make sure that this important work gets done through this commission?
• round to secure additional funding.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Because blockchain automates a lot of processes and it's very secured also.
• From a security perspective, it is much more secure than our previous system in that it involves. a lot
• We don't maintain social security numbers as a nation. a method of registration or EINs?
• And then lastly, the rules will go up for adoption. by our commission. Ms.
• Generally, it's going to be the presiding officer of our commission, of our governing commission, but

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB675, HB10, HB12

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• charter school commission offering charter school commission offering testimony<00:37:20.640><c> support
• </c> director of charter school commission director of charter school commission and<00:37:30.320><c>
• </c><00:48:46.240><c> Um</c> and security and deescalation. Um and security and deescalation.
• Thank you so much. the charter school commission. Um, in the charter school commission.
• Um, in addition to the commission.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Education heard testimony on HB 1895, which would add education-worker protections by expanding harassment-related offenses. The Department of Education, HSTA, HGA, and several school employees and principals testified in support, describing increased harassment and threats toward teachers and staff, especially since COVID, and saying the bill would help deter bad actors. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, saying the language was vague and overbroad, could criminalize ordinary parental advocacy or speech, and might not survive constitutional scrutiny. In response to questions, the public defender said existing statutes already cover threatening or assaultive conduct against educational workers, while DOE representatives said the bill was aimed at excessive and repetitive disruptive behavior. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up HB 1592, concerning protections for educational workers and sports officials. DOE, the Charter School Commission, HGA, HSTA, school principals, athletic programs, and many individual testifiers supported the bill, with several describing threats, harassment, and aggressive behavior at schools and athletic events. One principal said he had repeatedly involved law enforcement after threats and incidents on campus, and a teacher testified about the need to keep school environments safe and orderly. The Office of the Public Defender again opposed the bill, arguing that current law already enhances penalties for assaults and terroristic threatening against educational workers and sports officials, and that new offenses would have little deterrent effect. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be a separate statute and how to distinguish passionate advocacy from harassment; DOE said the line was crossed when conduct became excessive and repetitive, while the public defender urged clearer drafting and more emphasis on prevention, education, security, and de-escalation. No vote or final action was announced in the excerpt.

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• Portions of a hearing conducted by the Florida Public Service Commission were confidential or exempt
• Next, we're going to take up tab 17, SB 7008 on OGSR Florida Gaming Control Commission by RIG Industries
• Next, we're going to take up tab 17, SB 7008 on OGSR Florida Gaming Control Commission by RIG Industries
• GSR Florida Gaming Control Commission by RIG Industries.
• where exempt or confidential and exempt information has been attained by the Commission is discussed

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and heard a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 62 on candidate qualification, which would create an enforcement mechanism for party-affiliation qualification requirements and allow challenges by qualified candidates or political parties. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, which would clarify resistance-to-officer language and impose a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer; the sponsor and local law enforcement supporters emphasized the Raynor case, while criminal defense lawyers objected to deleting existing force-limit language and to the mandatory life penalty. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved several open-government sunset review bills extending or preserving public records exemptions, including CS/SB 7014 on social media platform investigations, SB 7016 on small business loan program records, CS/SB 7012 on Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles investigations, CS/SB 7000 on emergency shelter recipient information, CS/SB 7002 on Department of Military Affairs records, SB 7004 on conviction integrity unit reinvestigation materials, SB 7006 on Florida Public Service Commission records and meetings, and SB 7008 on Florida Gaming Control Commission records and meetings. Other measures reported favorably included SB 624 allowing optional faith-based activities in batterers’ intervention programs, HB 167 protecting former phosphate mining lands from certain strict-liability claims, CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units and housing supply, SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, CS/SB 364 modernizing CPA licensure, SB 292 creating a records exemption for appellate court clerks and families, CS/SB 296 expanding domestic violence safety tools and address confidentiality protections, CS/SB 298 as the public-records companion, SB 386 on farm equipment lemon-law style protections, and SB 168 expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses. Several bills drew supportive testimony from local governments, advocacy groups, industry groups, and affected families, with some opposition on SB 156 and SB 290. For CS/SB 48, the committee adopted two amendments before reporting the bill favorably. SB 290 on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was temporarily postponed after the chair allowed public testimony but no final action was taken. At the end of the meeting, senators recorded their votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.