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• . >> Journal [clears throat] of the House, 94th session, 50th legislative day, St.
• legislation removes unnecessary This legislation removes unnecessary technical<00:10:53.360><c> language
• We still can make that decision just like legislators do now with the LCCMR bill.
• </c> of the 2027 legislative session. of the 2027 legislative session.
• </c><01:21:10.800><c> risks</c> conflicts of interest and ethical risks conflicts of interest and ethical

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Committee on Ethics and Elections submits its report with recommendations.
• These permitting standards are subject to legislative ratification.
• This legislation will prohibit an aircraft, an aircraft and an air traffic control.
• Important piece of legislation. Are there amendments? None on the desk, Mr. President.
• Unfortunately, Broward County remains listed in this legislation.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• I serve as the legislative affairs senator at the University of St.
• Thomas, as well as the co-legislative senator with the Minnesota Association of Private Colleges.
• I'm very supportive and look forward to working with you all to keep pushing that legislation.
• I'm very supportive and look forward to working with you all to keep pushing that legislation.
• I'm very supportive and look forward to working with you all to keep pushing that legislation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><01:07:39.119><c> out</c> money that was stolen legislatively out money that was stolen legislatively
• </c><01:08:58.560><c> money</c> There is no merit in legislating money There is no merit in legislating
• bad legislation that preceded it.
• </c><01:13:42.400><c> that</c> legislation on the bad legislation that legislation on the bad legislation
• ><c> constitutional</c> For these ethical and constitutional For these ethical and constitutional reasons

Keywords: 981, all

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• Our main concern with this legislation kind of falls in the accountability and representation fold.
• Louis City be open to legislation that allows St.
• I want to go on record in opposition to the legislation.
• They do have concerns about the legislation and wanted me to go on record in opposition to it.
• It's like a city council for the legislative and the operation functions.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And so, sir, I appreciate you bringing legislation forward that will continue to provide more access
• It revises some of the survey provisions to better reflect the intents and goals of the legislation.
• It revises some of the survey provisions to better reflect the intents and goals of the legislation.
• I actually couldn't believe that this was part of legislation that we were putting forward this year.
• than they would in other states that don't have legislation such as this.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance led by pages, and several introductions recognizing guests, family members, and a USF Day at the Capitol presentation. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar, where it first passed two Open Government Sunset Review bills: CS/SB 7010, preserving a public records exemption for certain Department of Financial Services receiver information, and SB 7008/HB 7003, preserving confidentiality for financial technology sandbox application records. Both measures passed unanimously. The Senate also passed CS/SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, a bill intended to help victims enforce judgments against terrorist entities, and CS/CS/SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, aimed at improving veterans’ access to benefits and transition support. Additional measures passed included CS/CS/CS/SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, CS/CS/CS/SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, and several claims bills, including relief for Darlene Angerville and J.R., Eric and Jennifer Miles on behalf of EEM, and Marcus Button. SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements also passed after an amendment making texting while driving a moving violation with points and a distracted-driving course requirement. The most extended debate centered on CS/CS/CS/SB 700, where senators discussed provisions on fluoride in drinking water, labeling of plant-based products, drone penalties, charity registration, agricultural housing, and other agriculture-related policy changes. Several amendments on fluoride were offered and defeated, while a technical amendment on financial institution definitions was adopted. Senators also briefly discussed the policy implications of the bill’s fluoride language and its relationship to local control and public health. Several other bills on the calendar were temporarily postponed, and at the end of the session the Senate adopted motions to certify passed bills to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and remove CS/SB 7016 from the special order calendar. The Senate then adjourned until April 16.

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• A great legislator and friend. I move to close the nominations.
• I move to great legislator and friend.
• </c> Her work ethic is unmatched. Her work ethic is unmatched.
• </c> in the legislative process more fully. in the legislative process more fully.
• This is a new legislative session, okay?

Keywords: House streaming session for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 957, house, all

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• What we're working to do through this legislation, this good bill, is to align more of the on-the-job
• </c><00:10:14.519><c> this</c><00:10:14.680><c> good</c> to do through this legislation this good to
• </c> making sure your moral and ethical making sure your moral and ethical values<00:26:34.679><c> are
• please come to on any new legislation please come to the<00:32:12.200><c> table</c><00:32:12.679><c>
• </c><00:58:48.480><c> so</c> do except bring legislation so do except bring legislation so yes<00:58:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 46, which would allow lottery winners of $1 million or more to remain anonymous. After brief discussion and a motion with a second, the committee approved the bill unanimously and sent it to the House floor. Members then heard House Bill 54, a workforce and education measure aimed at aligning dual credit and project-based learning with licensed construction trades and other high-demand careers. The sponsor and witness said the bill is intended to help students meet both education and on-the-job training requirements, address labor shortages, and speed entry into the trades. Several members raised concerns about possible abuse of internships, the need for input from unions and other trade groups, and the amount of authority left to the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to write regulations. The sponsor said the bill does not replace current hands-on training requirements and expressed willingness to continue discussions. The committee passed the bill, with some members explaining their votes as conditional or in hopes of further amendments. The committee also approved House Bill 261, which would let retired CPAs provide certain uncompensated services, such as nonprofit work, while retaining their CPA designation, and would create a retirement-based CPE waiver for those limited services. A question from Representative Donworth focused on how retired CPAs would disclose their status to nonprofits; the board representative said retired status is noted in board records, but there is currently no separate requirement governing use of the CPA designation. The bill passed. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 262, which would remove restrictions on small CPA firm names after an owner dies or retires. The sponsor said Kentucky is an outlier because current law requires the remaining owner to change the firm name. The bill passed unanimously. After that, the chair turned the gavel over to the vice chair and began presenting House Bill 306, which would change engineering education requirements for licensure, especially to help Eastern Kentucky University fire protection engineering technology graduates qualify for licensure in Kentucky rather than leaving the state. The sponsor and witnesses explained that the bill would not change the rest of the PE licensure pathway, only the education component, and said most other states already allow this route. Members noted that engineers may have concerns and encouraged continued discussions before the bill advances further.

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• Legislative scholars and fellows of the Gregory Luna Legislative scholar and fellow program administered
• This year will be the 13th class of the Senator Greg Luna Legislative scholarship fellow program.
• And this year the Greg Luna Legislative scholar Fellow program has 5 individuals serving in multiple
• Privilege to have such dedicated individuals helping serve their communities through legislation while
• Beyond her strong work ethic, Rachel's enthusiasm and determination have inspired those around her, embodying

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• Our values allow our students to not only develop strong work ethics, but to achieve educational results
• Our values allow our students to not only develop strong work ethics, but to achieve educational results
• Our values allow our students to not only develop strong work ethics, but to achieve educational results
• I urge the members of this committee not to support legislation that reduces the educational options
• </c> committee not to support legislation committee not to support legislation that<00:58:14.760><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I was at the UN Internet Technology Conference and had the opportunity to speak with some legislators
• And so I think it's really important. ...like not responsible legislating on our part.
• Thank you, Senator, for seeking to set us up for the new legislative session.
• So the need to define it now versus defining it when you actually have legislation—why is that?
• Washington recently enacted legislation limiting ALPR retention to 21 days.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We also appreciate all Jessamine County legislators and all our Kentucky legislators.
• They bring leadership, talent, and proven work ethic, qualities that strengthen Kentucky's businesses
• c> bring leadership, talent, and proven bring leadership, talent, and proven work<00:31:11.919><c> ethic
• </c><00:31:12.799><c> qualities</c><00:31:13.200><c> that</c><00:31:13.440><c> strengthen</c> work ethic
• , qualities that strengthen work ethic, qualities that strengthen Kucky's<00:31:14.399><c> businesses

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Roll Call: 00:00:21 Visit Jessamine - Making an Impact: 00:03:15 Fort Knox Update & Impact: 00:27:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the September minutes and heard two presentations focused on tourism and economic development. First, Visit Jessamine and local winery representatives described Jessamine County’s tourism branding, visitor center renovation at the old jail in Nicholasville, wayfinding signs, kiosks, murals, and the Jessamine Wine and Spirits Trail. They said Kentucky tourism generates more than $1 billion in taxes and $14.3 billion in economic impact statewide, and that Jessamine County tourism generates about $6.2 million in taxes and $87 million in economic impact. They emphasized that the wine trail and related events, including the Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival, draw repeat visitors, support surrounding counties, and attract visitors from across the country and overseas. Committee members praised the presentation and discussed local events such as Halloween activities in Nicholasville and Wilmore and the Great Jessamine Pumpkin event. The committee also received prepared comments on Fort Knox from Lance O’Brien of the Knox Regional Development Alliance after a Fort Knox representative could not attend because of the federal government shutdown. The remarks highlighted Fort Knox’s role as a military installation, economic engine, tourism draw, and workforce partner. The presentation cited an estimated $5.6 billion in annual output, about $1.3 billion in payroll, more than 60,000 retirees and veterans in the surrounding area, and roughly 11,000 to 13,000 soldiers stationed there at a time. It also noted major tourism-related activity such as Cadet Summer Training, the National Raider Challenge, and the George Patton Museum, along with more than $484 million in small-business contracts in fiscal year 2025 and Fort Knox’s role in IT and cybersecurity. Members discussed the importance of tourism revenue, out-of-state visitors, and the broader economic impact of both Jessamine County and Fort Knox.

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• So this is Senate Bill 1119, which is the Convention of States implementing legislation.
• So what we want to do... ...implementing legislation.
• And so it is conceivable that... implementing legislation.
• I was carrying this legislation when I was in the House. So it's been at least four years.
• I was carrying this legislation when I was in the House, so it's been at least four years, and I know

Summary: The House Committee on General Laws met with a quorum and first took up executive session on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 1062. The committee adopted two House amendments: one that renamed and reframed the bill as the “Inspiration Act” and added a task force, and another that removed a $300,000 cap on grants for blind and deaf services so additional funds could be sought. The amendments were rolled into a House Committee substitute, which the committee then voted do pass by a roll call of 12 ayes and 2 noes. The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1119, the Convention of States implementing legislation. Senator Curtis Trent explained that the bill would establish neutral procedures and guardrails for selecting and controlling Missouri’s delegates if a convention of states is called, including qualifications, selection by legislative leaders, and recall procedures. Supporters said the bill would let Missouri prepare in advance and ensure the state’s delegation stays within the scope of the convention call. Public testimony included support from a volunteer with Convention of States Missouri and the state director for Convention of States Action, both of whom described the bill as a way to organize delegate selection and oversight. One witness opposed the bill, arguing that delegates should be elected directly by voters rather than appointed by the General Assembly. No committee vote was taken on SB 1119, and the hearing concluded with adjournment.

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• He won't be the last unless legislation is passed.
• He won't be the last unless legislation is passed.
• I agree with you, and this is why, for things like digital replica legislation, legislation supporting
• Then legislation becomes a backstop for the rare cases that slip through.
• Then legislation becomes a backstop for the rare cases that slip through.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards. The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators. The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.

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• there, and he's just carried that same work ethic and commitment and dedication over to his present
• What I've seen on the legislative side of it is the National Guard... Any further questions?
• What I've seen on the legislative side of it is the National Guard, Senator Avila noted that, on the
• legislative side, the National Guard does not ask for something unless it absolutely needs it.
• And so that FRE program was zeroed out as a result of legislation from last session, where dock-stamp

Bills: S0048

Keywords: housing, accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, local government, zoning regulations, military families, density bonus, homeownership, property taxes

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard presentations on the Governor’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and then considered one bill, CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Governor’s office outlined a $117.4 billion overall budget, with transportation and economic development receiving about $18 billion statewide and $601 million in general revenue. Agency heads then presented priorities for Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Military Affairs, State, Transportation, Emergency Management, and the Florida State Guard, emphasizing workforce development, housing, tourism marketing, aviation and space infrastructure, law enforcement recruitment, emergency preparedness, and military readiness. In the Commerce presentation, Secretary Kelly highlighted funding for housing programs, the Hometown Heroes program, the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, rural infrastructure and workforce grants, Reconnect and Florida WINS systems, law enforcement and firefighter recruitment bonuses, defense support, Visit Florida, Space Florida, and SelectFlorida. Senators asked about Visit Florida’s private match requirements and whether the agency fully leveraged prior appropriations; Visit Florida’s CEO said the match was met and exceeded, though it is difficult but important. The Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles presentation focused on trooper pay, pursuit vehicles, aviation assets, and enterprise data systems, with questions about immigration enforcement and body cameras. Military Affairs requested funding for readiness centers, training facilities, education and health benefits for Guardsmen, and maintenance of existing armories; members discussed Guard deployments, staffing levels, and a proposed firing range project. The Department of State requested funds for automated election audits, a conservation lab, and historic preservation, and defended its arts grant process and rule changes. Transportation’s budget emphasized a $14.3 billion work program, road and bridge maintenance, aviation and aerospace, safety initiatives, and seaport investments, while Emergency Management requested funding for preparedness, flood mitigation, WebEOC, grants management, and alert systems; senators also asked about the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility. For CS/SB 48, Senator Gates explained that the bill would require local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create ADUs, while preserving local authority over setbacks, construction, and permitting. An amendment removed reusable tenant screening reports and clarified that conforming ADUs would be allowed by right without a separate hearing. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the bill, saying ADUs could help provide long-term housing for service workers. After questions about local government and HOA authority, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 48 favorably by roll call vote.

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• we will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• Jerry Desmond with CCTO, the California Coalition of Travel Organizations, which is a legislative coalition
• state, and regional associations of travel agents and tour operators that sponsored the original legislation
• No doctors should be worried that upholding their ethical requirements may cost them their job.
• I saw ethical colleagues drawn into costly legal processes despite acting in good faith, and I ultimately

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a full agenda of bills covering travel consumer protections, cannabis commerce with tribes, medical record integrity, pest control licensing, pawn and gold-buying regulation, pharmacy discipline, land surveying, and expedited licensing for veterans separated under a federal transgender military policy. Members also later heard AB 1973, which would expand the ability of advanced practice clinicians to provide abortion care, with supporters arguing it would improve access and opponents warning about safety and scope-of-practice concerns. Several bills were presented before quorum was reached, and the chair repeatedly urged absent members to arrive so the committee could vote. Testimony on the bills was largely in support. Authors and witnesses said AB 1758 would raise the seller-of-travel assessment cap to keep the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund solvent; AB 2506 would allow state cannabis licensees to sell products from tribal licensees while respecting tribal sovereignty; AB 1637 would prevent non-physicians from altering physician-authored medical notes; AB 2477 would create a short provisional period for pest control workers awaiting licensure; AB 2633 would close a loophole involving remote gold-buying events and stolen property reporting; AB 2141 would let the Board of Pharmacy resolve some cases through stipulated settlements before formal accusations; and AB 1933 would make technical clarifications to land surveying law. AB 1775 drew emotional testimony from transgender service members and advocates describing the impact of federal separation policies and the need for California licensing and support. Once quorum was established, the committee voted out the consent calendar and each of the heard bills, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes. AB 1637, AB 1758, AB 1775, AB 1933, AB 2141, AB 2477, AB 2506, and AB 2633 all passed out of committee, most to Appropriations or another policy committee as noted. AB 1973 also passed, despite a no vote from some members and an opposition witness from the California Family Council. The committee later took vote changes and additional roll calls for absent members before adjourning.

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• we will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• Jerry Desmond with CCTO, the California Coalition of Travel Organizations, is a legislative coalition
• state, and regional associations of travel agents and tour operators that sponsored the original legislation
• No doctors should be worried that upholding their ethical requirements may cost them their job.
• I saw ethical colleagues drawn into costly legal processes despite acting in good faith, and I ultimately

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• My understanding is that the legislation allows for regular season tickets to not be taxed, but our state
• That isn't what this bill asked for, but that's certainly something that would take legislative action
• session, but this legislation would take us backwards and make it harder to reach that goal.
• I serve as the chair of the legislative committee for the Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers
• Fine piece of legislation. Okay, with that, good government all the time, we are adjourned.

Bills: HF4906, HF3971, HF4777, HF2109, HF2988

Keywords: property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land

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• It's a joint convening of our Joint Committee on the Arts, which is a joint legislative committee of
• We sort of mentioned the same legislation, but did not plan that, right?
• And those states are set up and they're statutorily required in the founding legislation.
• Because, number one, we are in the legislation. We should be funded, and they took our funds away.
• This is earlier this legislative session when someone was mentioning research... ...this legislative

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on how recent federal actions are affecting arts, culture, humanities, libraries, museums, and the creative economy in California. Chair Ben Allen and Vice Chair Chris Ward opened by describing the hearing as a response to proposed and ongoing federal cuts to the NEA, NEH, IMLS, and public broadcasting, as well as grant terminations and leadership changes at cultural institutions. Several members emphasized the economic and civic importance of the arts, while one Republican member argued for greater ideological diversity in the arts and noted the loss of music programs in small schools. Testimony from Aaron Harky of Americans for the Arts and Jolie Fisher of SAG-AFTRA described the impact of federal policy on grants, jobs, and production. Harky said executive orders and the FY 2026 budget proposal threaten arts agencies and arts education, and that rescinded grants are causing hiring freezes, shutdowns, and losses for small organizations, especially in rural and underserved communities. Fisher focused on runaway film and television production, outdated tax rules, and the need for federal incentives, intellectual property protections, and action on AI and digital replicas. Members also discussed bipartisan support, the role of business and tourism partners, and the need to include more diverse voices in arts advocacy. The second panel featured Rick Noguchi of California Humanities, Greg Lucas of the State Library, and Danielle Purcell of the California Arts Council. Noguchi said NEH funding was cut immediately, putting California Humanities’ grantmaking and documentary programs at risk and prompting consideration of litigation and possible state support. Lucas reported that IMLS funding for California libraries was briefly canceled but partly restored, though a budget gap remains. Purcell said the California Arts Council is still awaiting federal award language for state partnership funds, but NEA grant terminations and the proposed elimination of federal cultural agencies create major uncertainty; she also said the council is assessing the damage and tracking impacts on grantees. Members asked about measuring outcomes, AI’s threat to creative work, documentary funding losses, and possible state and national strategies to protect cultural institutions and jobs.

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• This is like a, as Senator Caballero said, we've already legislated in this space.
• Arrow said we've already legislated in this space.
• I'm mostly concerned that, in retrospect, a person who went to an ethical therapist who asked them ethical
• So no, it's a different approach because we, in 2012, this legislative...
• Here we are, by legislation, we're creating a first right of refusal.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 934 by Senator Wiener, which would extend the time for survivors of conversion therapy to bring malpractice claims and clarify how expert testimony and scientific evidence may be used in those cases. Senator Wiener and supporters, including a survivor and a licensed therapist, described conversion therapy as harmful and argued that survivors often cannot come forward within current limitation periods. Opponents, including attorneys and advocacy groups, argued the bill was an unconstitutional workaround to California’s existing ban and could chill legitimate therapy or expand liability. Committee members pressed both sides on the bill’s scope, with the author emphasizing it does not bar exploratory therapy or medical treatment, only attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill was moved on a 7-2-1 vote to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with the item placed on call; the consent calendar was also adopted 6-0 and placed on call. The committee then heard SB 1092 by Senator Allen, as amended, concerning manufactured home parks. The bill would require park owners who intend to sell to give residents or their designated representatives notice and an opportunity to submit a competitive bid, with timelines intended to allow residents to organize financing and complete due diligence. Supporters said the measure would help preserve naturally occurring affordable housing and give residents a fair chance to buy the land under their homes, especially after fire-related losses and increasing investor ownership of parks. Opponents from park-owner and realtor groups argued the bill would burden private property rights, devalue parks, and create an unconstitutional taking by imposing long timelines and restrictions that could deter buyers. Several senators questioned the 240-day process and whether the bill should include clearer good-faith or reciprocity provisions; the author said he was open to further adjustments. The transcript ends during committee discussion of SB 1092, with no final vote shown.