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• <00:34:40.480> co-sponsors.
• <01:35:17.199> of this chamber to allow the sponsors of this chamber to allow the sponsors
• <02:24:38.640> know economy because the bill sponsors know economy because the bill sponsors
• But um sponsors.
• Um my question on that bill sponsor.

Keywords: 981, all

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• Steve Lipson with the California Senior Legislature, who is sponsoring the bill. ...with the California
• Senior Legislature, who is sponsoring the bill, as well as Mr.
• My name is Steve Lipson, Senior Senator with the California Senior Legislature and sponsor of SB 971.
• of the area agencies on aging across the state, and I'm here in strong support of 1261 as a proud sponsor
• Halpern, and I'm the director of the California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Association, or CalCOA, the sponsor

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Would you be our sponsors? We do have an amendment. I'll sign the amendment.
• My co-sponsor, thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Senator Stefanics.
• In addition to the points that have been made by our two sponsors, I wanted to just mention that we are
• We commend the sponsors on the bill and urge your support. Thank you so much.
• I stand in strong support of the bill and thank the committee and the sponsors for their work on the

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• We are co-sponsoring SB 88, and I want to thank Senator ... and the member for your support.
• I'm with the Placer County Air Pollution Control District, and we're co-sponsoring this bill this afternoon
• This bill is sponsored by the Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District and has received bipartisan
• Thanks for the opportunity to support SCR 50, authored by Senator Henry Stern, and sponsored by Climate
• We're the sponsor of SB 567 and also the operator of the world's first commercial-scale gravity energy

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee met with some initial delay while waiting for quorum, then approved the consent calendar items SB 234, SB 484, and SB 839. The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire mitigation, biomass use, climate resilience, and geologic hazard mapping. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance climate, air quality, public health, and land management goals, with testimony both supporting and opposing biomass-related proposals. SB 88 (Caballero) would direct state agencies to support beneficial uses of forest and agricultural biomass, including biochar and low-carbon energy. Supporters argued it would reduce open burning, improve air quality, and create rural economic opportunities; opponents, including environmental groups, argued woody biomass energy is costly, polluting, and harmful to forests and communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 653 (Cortese) defining environmentally sensitive vegetation management also passed, with supporters describing it as a voluntary framework to align wildfire fuel reduction with biodiversity and habitat restoration; no opposition was heard, and a member requested to be added as a coauthor. The committee also approved SCR 50 (Stern), which urges state climate agencies to define maladaptation and develop criteria for reviewing climate-related policies and investments, and SB 567 (Limón), a pilot program to study converting idle oil wells into gravity energy storage wells. SB 567 drew support from the sponsor and labor/local government witnesses, while the Water Replenishment District opposed unless amended, citing groundwater protection concerns in key basins and asking for additional safeguards. Finally, SB 831 (Limón) passed, clarifying the scope of geologic hazards to include conditions tied to climate change and natural disasters such as post-fire debris flows, subsidence, and coastal erosion. All measures were reported out of committee, with several absent-member votes later added to complete the roll.

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• constituents complaining about prescription drugs and we have bills with two-thirds of the Senate being sponsors
• Interagency Patent Coordination Improvement Act of 2020. which I introduced with Senator Tillis and is co-sponsored
• The bill has 11 co-sponsors and a number of groups that support it.
• May I say a few words regarding this bill which I am also a co-sponsor of.
• Okay very good and I thank the co-sponsors as well.

Bills: SB1040, SB1041, SB1095, SB1096, SB1097, SB527

Keywords: drug competition, product hopping, generic drugs, biosimilars, federal regulations, FTC Act, patent, biological products, healthcare access, affordable prescriptions, Medicare, Federal Trade Commission, sham petitions, competition, public health, unfair competition, healthcare, pharmaceutical, antitrust law, pay-for-delay

Summary: The meeting focused on addressing the high cost of prescription drugs and the abusive practices that contribute to elevated prices affecting American families. Several bills were presented, including proposals to end pay-for-delay deals and to enhance transparency in the operations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The discussion was notable for its emphasis on consumer protection and ensuring that cheaper generic drugs reach the market more effectively. Members expressed frustration over past attempts to pass similar legislation stalling in the Senate, leading to renewed efforts to push these bills forward.

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• Mother Roerbach is sponsored by the Senate. Welcome.
• Their names are Antonio Matos of Monticello, sponsored by Senator Simon, Knox Powell of Tallahassee,
• sponsored by Senator Simon, and Josiah Birch of Bowling Green, sponsored by me.
• David Winchester of Gainesville, sponsored by Senator McLean. Dr.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and several introductions recognizing guests and groups in the gallery, including representatives from Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and local visitors from Groveland and Polk County. The chamber also noted the doctor of the day and later adopted Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration. The main floor action was on Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell explained that the bill is aimed at improving autism diagnosis, early intervention, and services by expanding screening and referral grants, extending Early Steps services, designating the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, creating grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establishing a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Several senators spoke in support while raising implementation concerns, especially about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, and the need for more research and technology support. In closing, Senator Harrell said the bill is a first step in a broader effort to improve services and research, and she addressed concerns by stating the services would be covered under new contracts and Medicaid, subject to a federal waiver, and that the microcredential would be developed online by the University of Florida with a stipend to encourage participation. The Senate then voted 38-0 to pass the bill. Afterward, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules and immediately certify the bill to the House, which was adopted without objection, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• , recognizes the prime sponsor, recognizes the prime sponsor, Representative<00:32:31.200> Markle
• ,<01:22:58.800> to McFarland, the prime sponsor, to McFarland, the prime sponsor, to introduce
• , Chair recognizes the prime sponsor, Chair recognizes the prime sponsor, Representative<02:45:17.680
• And I'm happy to take any questions. today to sponsor a bill that would today to sponsor a bill that
• questions for the prime sponsor? questions for the prime sponsor?

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• ,<00:56:47.839> Representative the prime sponsor, Representative the prime sponsor, Representative
• And from listening to the prime sponsor and the other sponsor and this other gentleman, um, what appears
• And from listening to the prime sponsor and the other sponsor and this other gentleman, um, what appears
• , chair recognizes the prime sponsor, chair recognizes the prime sponsor, Representative<02:02:15.199
• And that prime sponsor committee today.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have spoken with the sponsor, who agrees that that clarifying change would be helpful and has asked
• We have talked to the sponsor, who asks us to relay that he is considering making an amendment to just
• The sponsor has indicated that she would like to make that change and has asked us to work with her in
• We have started a conversation with the sponsor.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I would like to start off by saying thank you to Senator Rodriguez for sponsoring Senate Bill 996.
• Additionally, I would like to thank Senator Rodriguez for sponsoring Senate Bill 996.
• I want to start by thanking Senator Rodriguez for sponsoring SB 996.
• Thank you, Senator Rodriguez, for sponsoring Senate Bill 996.

Bills: S0996, S1022, S1462, S1690

Keywords: dependent children, child welfare, cash allowance, caregivers, community organizations, empowerment, foster care, out-of-home care, temporary cash assistance, eligibility, drug trafficking, human trafficking, Florida statutes

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs heard and advanced four bills. CS/SB 1690, on early childhood education, was amended with a delete-all amendment that required public posting of child care inspection reports and data on child deaths, injuries, and substantiated abuse; changed certain notice and insurance provisions for family and large family child care homes; created the Florida Endowment for Early Learning; and made related definitional changes. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 1022, on children’s initiatives, would add two new Florida Children’s Initiatives in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County; the sponsor described the program as a community-based service network model, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. SB 996, on dependent children, would require DCF and community-based care lead agencies to coordinate and regularly meet with organizations focused on people with lived experience in the child welfare system, and to publish how suggestions are implemented. Several young adults with foster care experience testified in support, emphasizing the importance of youth voice, normalcy, and teaching financial responsibility through allowance. The bill was reported favorably after supportive debate. The committee also considered CS/SB 1462, on temporary cash assistance eligibility, after adopting an amendment that narrowed a SNAP eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to remove barriers to reunification and redemption. After supportive testimony and no opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• , Okay, questions for the prime sponsor, Okay, questions for the prime sponsor, Representative<00
• Um I've actually they sponsor events.
• So, they pay for the food, sponsored.
• Hampshire<01:40:45.360> is sponsor mentioned New Hampshire is sponsor mentioned New Hampshire
• > this<04:03:38.560> legislation, prime sponsor of this legislation, prime sponsor of this

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• House Bill 1740 and invite the sponsor House Bill 1740 and invite the sponsor to<01:01:04.880>
• The sponsor told you about Lindseay The sponsor told you about Lindseay Smith. Smith. Smith.
• I have some uh written sponsor.
• the committee members and the sponsors the committee members and the sponsors to<02:51:52.240>
• sponsor to introduce the bill. sponsor to introduce the bill.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1651, which would create a civil sexual assault protective order for survivors who do not have a domestic violence or stalking relationship with the offender, and would also update the sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights regarding evidence kit retention and tracking. Representative Jennifer Rhodes, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to fill gaps for survivors assaulted by strangers, acquaintances, or others outside existing protective-order categories, and to ensure evidence is preserved for the longer of the statute of limitations or the retention period. Committee members asked whether the new order could be misused and how the bill would prevent frivolous petitions; the sponsor said the same legal process would apply and a victim would still have to prove they were actually assaulted. Representative Eileen Kelly and Lynn Shallet of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence testified in support, saying current law leaves many sexual assault survivors without a meaningful civil remedy unless they qualify for domestic violence or stalking relief. Shallet said the gap has existed for decades and noted that other states already have standalone sexual assault protective orders. She also said the bill would clarify survivors’ rights to know the status and location of their evidence kits. Shauna Foster of New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse described local cases where survivors were denied protective orders because they lacked the required relationship with the offender, including a co-worker assault and an assault involving an unhoused survivor. Lisa Curtis, a survivor and founder of Safe Haven Ballet, gave emotional testimony in support, describing her own sexual assault and the difficulty of seeking protection and justice. She said survivors need safety to recover and that the bill would better align the justice system with trauma-informed support. Janet Carroll, a sexual assault nurse examiner and advisory board co-chair, testified that the bill’s evidence-kit provisions reflect federal changes and existing tracking practices. She explained that New Hampshire uses a kit tracking system that lets patients and professionals follow kits through the process, and said the bill would codify the right to be informed of a kit’s status and location. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• Welcome to House Housing. prime sponsor, are you? Prime sponsor. prime sponsor, are you?
• Prime sponsor.
• and not the prime sponsor.
• As I said, I crafted this bill. became a co-sponsor and not the prime became a co-sponsor and not the
• sponsor. But it's really my bill. sponsor. But it's really my bill.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker, I was trying to get the sponsor of the bill to open up for co-sponsors.
• We're going to open up co-sponsors on lock machine. sponsor of the bill to open up for sponsor of the
• bill to open up for co-sponsors. co-sponsors. co-sponsors.
• co-sponsor that bill. co-sponsor that bill.
• It looks like we have 101 co-sponsors. It looks like we have 101 co-sponsors.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• That's for sponsored activity or event.
• The prime sponsor is Representative Litchfield.
• The prime sponsor is Representative Litchfield.
• is<01:37:51.120> representative And the prime sponsor is representative And the prime sponsor
• And the prime sponsor is Representative Litchfield.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• on with uh some some uh with the sponsor on with uh some some uh with the sponsor and<00:10:12.880
• Have you talked to sponsors over there or?
• I'm the prime sponsor. I am a co-sponsor on this bill. So, yes. So, it's House Bill 77.
• Um, I have heard people co-sponsored.
• And is our prime sponsor here? Yes. Representative Arum, please. Come on. I see she's a co-sponsor.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• All right, the bill's sponsor is on his way and he will be here shortly.
• Seeing none, we have the sponsor, Representative Martinez. Mr.
• Seeing none, we have the sponsor, Representative Martinez. Thank you, Mr.
• I have a question for the sponsor. Okay, go ahead. Thank you, Madam Vice Chair.
• I do believe that the safety of students is the priority of the sponsor.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Any objection co-sponsors. Please. Any objection co-sponsors. Please. Any objection hearing?
• And the uh you wanted everybody added as co-sponsors. Is that everybody added as co-sponsors.
• Thank you, sponsor. All right, Senator you, sponsor. All right, Senator you, sponsor.
• , I'm returning Senate Bill bill sponsor, I'm returning Senate Bill bill sponsor, I'm returning Senate
• Sponsor. this amendment thank you, Mr. Sponsor. this amendment thank you, Mr.

Bills: SB 66, SB 317, SB 393, SB 397, SB 456, SB 614, SB 628, SB 629, SB 636, SB 715, SB 731, SB 801, SB 872, SB 905, SB 986, SB 1012, SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1032, SB 1113, SB 1181, SB 1212, SB 1241, SB 1250, SB 1278, SB 1285, SB 1376, SB 1444, SB 1449, SB 1524, SB 1525, SB 1528, SB 1556, SB 1588, SB 1660, SB 1704, SB 1708, SB 1802, SB 1833, SB 1844, SB 1854, SB 1863, SB 1957, SB 1959, SB 1965, SB 1999, SB 2035, SB 2056, SB 2082, SB 2119, SB 2138, SB 2165, SB 2199, SB 2201, SB 2203, SB 2245, SB 2284, SB 2419, SB 2422, SB 2452, SB 2487, SB 2523, SB 2529, SB 2533, SB 2541, SB 2586, SB 2595, SB 2605, SB 2615, SB 2675, SB 2690, SB 2717, SB 2753, SB 2778, SB 2835, SB 2841, SB 2891, SB 2929, SB 2933, SB 3016, SB 3039, SB 3044, HB 912, HB 2525, SJR 3, SB 5, SB 29, SB 326, SB 494, SB 530, SB 769, SB 783, SB 963, SB 1238, SB 1271, SB 1786, SB 1967, SB 2312, SB 72, SB 616, SB 1143, SB 1172, SB 1267, SB 1273, SB 1506, SB 1759, SB 2361, SB 1, SB 260, SB 1637, SJR 36, SJR 50, SJR 63, SJR 59, SCR 12, SCR 39, SCR 48, SCR 19, SB 2023, SB 1524, SB 2422, SB 2119, SB 2753, SB 1863, SB 62, SB 666, SB 847, SB 284, SB 854, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 1505, SB 583, SB 507, SB 1434, SB 1376, SB 1772, SB 2016, SB 1163, SB 1122, SB 731, SB 397, SB 508, SB 1436, SB 287, SB 261, SB 1882, SB 393, SB 1791, SB 209, SB 2429, SB 1999, SB 511, SB 2309, SB 510, SB 1085, SB 1975, SB 2717, SB 1262, SB 636, SB 2056, SB 884, SB 517, SB 1200, SB 1845, SB 2681, SB 2199, SB 2458, SB 801, SB 2533, SB 3014, SB 3013, SB 758, SB 1013, SB 2797, SB 2076, SB 2876, SB 2284, SB 2929, SB 2595, SB 715, SB 1640, SB 1241, SB 2538, SB 1449, SB 2529, SB 986, SB 1181, SB 1359, SB 2245, SB 410, SB 1234, SB 456, SB 1012, SB 2926, SB 2138, SB 2615, SB 2972, SB 2841, SB 3016, SB 1856, SB 2035, SB 1528, SB 1373, SB 672, SB 2891, SB 1854, SB 317, SB 2539, SB 2532, SB 1250, SB 2082, SB 2203, SB 1285, SB 1959, SB 1454, SB 2520, SB 2541, SB 1708, SB 1237, SB 1844, SB 1586, SB 3039, SB 2819, SB 66, SB 629, SB 1015, SB 2342, SB 2903, SB 2933, SB 1965, SB 2477, SB 3029, SB 2605, SB 2419, SB 1957, SB 375, SB 250, SB 777, SB 628, SB 2523, SB 2367, SB 2703, SB 2608, SB 2778, SB 3044, SB 2965, SB 2521, SB 865, SB 1032, SB 2165, SB 2501, SB 2675, SB 2452, SB 2835, SB 872, SB 1212, SB 1278, SB 1588, SB 1602, SB 1704, SB 1723, SB 1833, SB 1858, SB 1946, SB 2009, SB 2177, SB 2460, SB 2785, SB 2373, SB 1660, SB 614, SB 867, SB 1608, SB 1525, SB 905, SB 640, SB 2487, SB 1698, SB 383, SB 705, SB 748, SB 1113, SB 1117, SB 1802, SB 2340, SB 2586, SB 2680, SB 2690, SB 2994, SB 2747, SB 1950, SB 913, SB 1071, SB 1086, SB 1087, SB 1483, SB 1444, SB 1553, SB 1556, SB 1703, SB 2133, SB 2297, SB 2298, SB 2622, SB 2955, SB 3059, SB 2782, SB 2781, SB 2637, SB 2633, SB 2337, SB 2334, SB 1861, SB 2043, SB 1367, SB 946, SB 945, SB 2857, SB 128, SB 571, SB 1263, SB 3058, SB 612, SB 2221, SB 2587, SB 2044, SB 2363, SB 2713, HB 1109, HB 1392, HB 22, HB 2525, HB 3093, HB 517, HB 912, HB 1130, HB 142, HB 1689, HB 2018, SB 2311, SB 1986, SB 2565, SB 2943, SB 1888, SB 2417, SB 3048, SB 3052, SB 3053, SB 3036, SB 3057, SB 3056, SB 3043, SB 3037, SB 3050, SB 3063, SB 3047, SB 3035, HJR 98, HJR 99, HB 136, HB 2884, HB 1393, HB 2730, HB 1399, HB 1244, HB 467, HB 331, HB 2559, SB 66, SB 456, SB 628, SB 1012, SB 1015, SB 1032, SB 1241, SB 1376, SB 1708, SB 1959, SB 1965, SB 2035, SB 2199, SB 2245, SB 2284, SB 2419, SB 2523, SB 2529, SB 2541, SB 2595, SB 2605, SB 2778, SB 2933, SB 3039, SB 3044, SB 1524, SB 1863, SB 2119, SB 2422, SB 2753, SB 1844, SB 2533, SR 417, SR 500, SR 501, SR 502, HCR 128, HB 23, HB 45, HB 104, HB 519, HB 748, HB 791, HB 1056, HB 1481, HB 3181, HB 3211, HB 4044, HB 4290, HB 23, HB 45, HB 104, HB 519, HB 748, HB 791, HB 1056, HB 1481, HB 3181, HB 3211, HB 4044, HB 4290

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, SB 393, Sparks, Middleton, local government, political subdivision, public securities

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• The bill sponsor is Senator Barlo. Good The bill sponsor is Senator Barlo.
• . sponsored by Senator Rothus.
• If one of the co-sponsors is willing to get with the prime sponsor to see who can carry it on the floor
• If one of the co-sponsors is committee.
• > to willing to get with the prime sponsor to willing to get with the prime sponsor to see<01:

Bills: HB0003, HB0117, HB0041

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

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• I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Give Kids a Chance Act of 2025, legislation directing drug companies
• I AM PROUD TO BE A CO-SPONSOR OF THE GIVE KIDS A CHANCE ACT OF 2025.
• I thank both sponsors of this legislation for leading on behalf of the people they represent and all
• I thank both sponsors of this legislation for leading on behalf of the people they represent and all
• Malliotakis: Thank you for joining me, who have co-sponsored our legislation, H.R. 1329.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all