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• Please silence all electronic devices.
• The number of mobile devices, laptops, iPads, and cell phones is the largest one that we see in criminal
• The number of mobile devices, laptops, iPads, and cell phones is the largest one that we see in criminal
• And the security pillars that were implemented were endpoint device lockdown, web...
• And the security pillars that were implemented were endpoint device lockdown, web filter, and real-time

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to hear budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), an FDLE update on the Uniform Arrest Affidavit and Florida Incident-Based Reporting System (FIBERS), the Department of Juvenile Justice on Florida Scholars Academy, and the Clerks of Court Operations Corporation. FDLE requested funding for a wide range of items, including a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology upgrades for missing persons alerts and criminal justice data systems, replacement breath-test instruments, recurring support for critical public safety contracts, cybersecurity, a career offender registry unit, expanded wellness and peer support for law enforcement, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, vehicle replacement, forensic lab and digital forensics upgrades, a repaired Jacksonville firearm range, and additional resources for criminal alien detection, fentanyl enforcement, and other operational needs. Senators questioned FDLE about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, body cameras, masking by officers, public records request burdens, and the status of criminal alien detection funding. FDLE’s second presentation explained that FIBERS is Florida’s incident-based crime reporting system and that 61% of agencies, covering 74% of the population, have transitioned to it. The agency also described the Uniform Arrest Affidavit initiative, which standardizes arrest data for statewide sharing. Senators asked about NCIC/FCIC access, hate crime reporting requirements, and why more agencies have not adopted the UAA and FIBERS systems; FDLE said it is working with law enforcement associations and vendors to address technology and implementation barriers. The committee also heard from DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh, who praised FDLE’s wellness program and then reported on Florida Scholars Academy’s first year, including unified education across 39 residential facilities, security fixes after early website access issues, strong enrollment and graduation numbers, and extensive support for students with disabilities. Walsh said the program still faces staffing shortages and a wait list for residential beds, and estimated about 260 additional beds are needed. The final presentation came from Clerk of Court and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield, who said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels and requested $22 million to stabilize operations. She highlighted reimbursement shortfalls for injunctions for protection and other high-risk cases, rising postage and summons costs, and the need to fund clerk staffing for 37 new judges under the “fund the entire courtroom” concept. Senators asked about SB 532, a CPI-based court-fee bill, and about collections of court fines and fees. Butterfield said clerks work with defendants on payment plans and collections, but the system still faces a structural deficit. After the presentations and questions, the committee adjourned without taking any substantive votes or other action.

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• House Bill 994 relates to photo speed monitoring devices, placement, and operation.
• This is legislation related to photo speed monitoring devices, placement, and operation.
• of federal traffic infractions by state and local law enforcement officers, photo speed monitoring devices
• conference report, which we passed earlier this morning, and does not have the photo speed monitoring devices

Keywords: March 13, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• adds the establishment of minimal training requirements for users of state networks, systems, or devices
• Bill 5613 amends several sections of code by first defining the term telematic to mean an electronic device
• Bill 5613 amend several sections of code by first defining the term telematic to mean an electronic device
• or system and sections of code by first defining the term telematic to mean an electronic device or

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• I would like to ask everyone to please silence all electronic devices. Good morning.
• Okay, next up we will hear House Bill 949, wireless communication devices on school grounds by Representative
• Members of the committee, this bill prohibits students from using wireless communication devices during
• who has diabetes and can monitor that on their phone, and the phone is connected to their medical device

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee heard and approved four bills focused on school safety, student health, and classroom environment. HB 1403, Safety of Students, would expand Guardian program participation to child care facilities, require substitute teachers to receive campus safety protocols, and allow limited exceptions for certain CTE classrooms; it drew supportive testimony from school safety and education groups and passed 16-0. PCS for HB 907, the Sunshine Genetics Act, would create the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and launch an opt-in newborn whole-genome screening program funded with $20 million; supporters said it could speed diagnosis, save lives, and reduce health care costs, and it passed 17-0. HB 949 would prohibit student use of wireless communication devices during the full school day, while allowing districts flexibility in implementation and medical exceptions; supporters cited distraction and bullying data, and the bill passed 17-0. The committee also approved HB 723, the Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection Program, which requires the Department of Health to provide school-based informational materials to parents and guardians about early warning signs, risk factors, and screening for type 1 diabetes. An amendment broadened the notification to include voluntary pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade and shifted the annual notice to September 30. Testimony in support came from diabetes advocates and pediatric groups, and members spoke about personal experiences with diabetes and the value of earlier education. The bill passed 17-0 after the amendment was adopted. Across the meeting, members from both parties generally praised the bills as bipartisan efforts to improve student safety, health, and learning conditions. Several members raised questions or concerns about implementation details, including school guardian tracking, cell phone pouches and emergency access, and how the diabetes notice would be distributed, but no bill faced opposition in committee. All four measures were reported favorably.

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• Removing the exemption for outdoor light fixtures with automatic shut-off devices and services.
• member_10564), an act relating to motor vehicles, requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device
• ignition interlock may be removed without a court order, amending elements to qualify for the interlock device
• requiring that each school district Adopt and implement a policy for the use of wireless communication devices

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• So some of these prevention and mitigation measures are crucial.
• What gets measured gets fixed.
• So, bottom line is, what gets measured gets fixed.
• And that's part of the accountability system, which measures how much you improve students.
• where you start, which will give us a measure of what students retained over the summer.

Bills: SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• It does not measure how much of that substance is present or whether any other substances are present
• Because, as Liz noted, we can all go out on Amazon and buy one of these devices.
• Because, as Liz noted, we can all go out on Amazon and buy one of these devices.
• <05:12:28.240> of so this is a physical measurement of so this is a physical measurement of
• and we don't see physical measure and we don't see everyone<05:13:24.320> using<05:13:24.718>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• products to kids, just like with alcohol and cigarettes, by designing cartoons or games built into the devices
• products to kids, just like with alcohol and cigarettes, by designing cartoons or games built into the devices
• products to kids just like with alcohol and cigarettes by designing cartoons or games built in to the devices

Keywords: 1182, all

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• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• Continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device, into

Keywords: 1183, house

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• device?
• device?
• <00:13:35.440> as gerine to so that medical devices as gerine to so that medical devices as
• <00:13:41.440> that are medically necessary devices that are medically necessary devices that
• So, specifically for a medical device.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• four Democrats doing, I think no one thought it would not make it out of the House as a rescission measure
• Other stations have their devices listening to our stream, and then that's disseminated out through all
• I believe a ballot measure would provide the strongest and safest... ...of that program.
• I believe a ballot measure would provide the strongest and safest, most resilient pathway to sustainable
• I believe a ballot measure would provide the strongest and safest, most resilient pathway to sustainable

Summary: The hearing focused on the impact of the federal rescission of Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding on California public media, with Assemblymember Chris Ward and Senator Akilah Weber Pierson framing public media as essential civic infrastructure for education, local news, arts, emergency alerts, and underserved communities. Local officials from San Diego and La Mesa voiced support, emphasizing public media’s role in trusted information, children’s programming, and community arts access. Panelists from PBS SoCal, KCRW, Rebuild Local News, NPR, KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR described significant budget losses, layoffs, reduced programming, and threats to rural and specialized services. They highlighted impacts on children’s educational content, local journalism, arts coverage, science and documentary production, and emergency alert systems. Several speakers noted that smaller stations in rural or low-broadband areas are especially vulnerable, while larger stations are also cutting staff and delaying projects. They also discussed possible responses such as shared services, cost reductions, philanthropy, and state support, while warning that one-time bridge funding is not a long-term fix. Committee members asked about operational changes, alternative revenue sources, the role of state programs, and whether public pressure could restore federal funding. Witnesses said the loss is already being felt, that restoration appears unlikely in the near term, and that any state support should be structured to protect editorial independence and provide stable, timely funding. The hearing concluded with a shift to labor and production testimony and then to station-specific testimony from KPBS, Radio Bilingüe, and KVPR, followed by public comment.

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• Senator find is excused from today's meeting and please silence all electronic devices.
• the resources that we're putting in where where we where are we, where we're going and how we're measuring
• Warren are on ACCESS POINT standards and there is an assessment specifically developed to measure students
• So Florida remains committed and has been committed to measuring the progress and achievement for all
• >> In terms of measurable student performance. Thank you. I want to see the receipts. >> Thank you.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Please silence all electronic devices.
• They're looking for a family vacation and that covers a very broad swath of our country by measuring
• spend and again, taxpayer dollars that we're spending generate real and measurable results.
• While federal reporting measures are part of the letter grade calculation, our evaluation goes above
• All of our local boards are meeting federal measures.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The response was that they are certainly in favor of all of those measures, and there have been a few
• and there's been a few of those measures and there's been a few of them<01:04:42.359> in<01:04
• I now work for a large company that makes remote patient monitoring devices, so we have a blood sugar
• I now work for a large company that makes remote patient monitoring devices, so we have a blood sugar
• I now work for a large company that makes remote patient monitoring devices, so we have a blood sugar

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

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• For his bravery, he was awarded the Bronze Star with V device for valor. And whereas Donald W.
• Up to 10 minutes debating against the measure.
• Up to 7.5 minutes to be in favor of the measure. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Representative Fugate, you're recognized for up to 10 minutes debating against the measure.
• For up to 7.5 minutes debating in favor of the measure. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HR1036, HB2975, HB3026, HB3297, HB2981, HB2978, HB4144, HB1322, HB1818, HB3194, HB3767, HB3342, HB3344, HB4170, HB3287, HB3288, HB4454, HB3264, HB3266, HB3268, HB4095, HB4115, HB4316, HB3530, HB3428, HB4272, HB4273, HB4274, HB3405, HB3406, HB3467, HB3469, HB3931

Keywords: poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, towing services, Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Fund, Department of Labor, vehicle storage fees, consumer protection, nonconsensual towing, open meetings

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• So there is no mechanism for you to measure learning. Is that what I'm hearing? Mr.
• One of the, there are measures that we could use, but nobody's really talked about them.
• One of the, there are measures that we could use, but nobody's really talked about them.
• I measure one of the easiest ways to measure success in this program is what are their parents doing,
• I think that's a real measure of success and something we should do more of.

Bills: HB2352, HB2388, HB2418, HB2499, HB2500, HB2579, HB2584, HB2804

Keywords: funding, auditor general, county treasurer, procedural reviews, state appropriations, HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages

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• Madam Speaker, I strongly oppose this measure. Let me repeat.
• Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15-minute vote. [Music] Heat. Heat.
• Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a five-minute vote.
• This is a fiveinut electronic device. This is a fiveinut vote. Oh my God. Have all that he never.
• They're worried about the cost of food and affordable housing or raising families with some measure of

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Please silence all electronic devices.
• Please silence all electronic devices.
• The number of mobile devices, laptops, iPads, and cell phones...
• The number of mobile devices, laptops, iPads, and cell phones is the largest one that we see in criminal
• The security pillars that were implemented were endpoint device lockdown, web filter, and real-time monitoring

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the clerks of court. FDLE outlined 28 legislative budget requests for fiscal year 2026-27, including funding for a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology and data system upgrades, moving several programs off uncertain federal grants, expanding the wellness office, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, cybersecurity, forensic equipment, digital forensics, criminal history modernization, training, and the SAFE fentanyl enforcement program. Members asked about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, the role of body cameras and masking, public records request burdens on local agencies, and the status of Fibers and the Uniform Arrest Affidavit systems. FDLE said the misconduct data covers all sworn officers and corrections personnel, that many cases would not be affected by body cameras because they involve off-duty conduct or internal matters, and that it is working with agencies and vendors to improve participation in reporting systems. DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh updated the committee on the Florida Scholars Academy, describing the new unified education system across 39 residential facilities. He reported first-year enrollment, course completions, graduations, and compliance results, and said the program now provides in-person and blended instruction, individualized support, mental health services, and career and technical education. He also discussed staffing shortages in some detention facilities, the need for more residential beds, and the importance of recognizing and supporting staff. In response to questions, he explained how the program addresses students with disabilities and behavioral needs through one-on-one instruction, paraprofessionals, and immediate mental health support. The clerks of court presented a budget request centered on funding shortfalls and rising costs. Clerk and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels despite increased statutory duties, higher postage and staffing costs, and growing workloads in priority case types such as injunctions for protection and other high-risk matters. The clerks requested $22 million in direct appropriations, including support for due process costs, jury management, and staffing for 37 new judges approved last session. Members also asked about Senate Bill 532, which Butterfield described as a CPI-based measure to update court fines and fees that have remained unchanged since 2008. The committee took no votes on the presentations and adjourned after discussion.

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• PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE TURNED OFF OR SILENCED.
• A BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
• CAN YOU TALK TO US ABOUT WHAT IS A BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE?
• Kendall: BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE WOULD BE A HEART MONITOR. THESE ARE UNDER THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.
• THE CHILD IS NOT LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES.

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• She's an amazing woman to put up with me, and I love her beyond measure.
• Well, the good news is science prevails, and we have nasal devices that you can inject epinephrine directly
• have generalized this language so that any time there is an epinephrine-based, life-saving delivery device
• because once we are able to get to that point and we have to reevaluate, I think there will be real measurable

Keywords: 959, house, all