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• I am here to tell you about there will be Bible study tomorrow in room 109 at starting at 7:15.
• <00:19:46.240> will<00:19:46.440> be<00:19:46.600> Bible<00:19:46.960> study
• tell you about there will be Bible study tell you about there will be Bible study tomorrow<00:19
• There will be Bible study tomorrow in Room 109 starting at 7:15 tomorrow morning.

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• Finally, the amendment establishes the Study Committee on Secure State Mental Health Facilities to make
• long-term feasibility of secure state mental health facilities or other care models, and outlines study
• So in the bill, it allows us to study to go into a compact. So right now, they don't know.
• So in the bill, it allows us to study um So in the bill, it allows us to study to go into a compact.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus briefly reviewed House Bill 2307, which addresses the placement and treatment of dangerous, incompetent defendants when no secure mental health beds are available in Arizona. Staff explained the Senate amendments would allow one such defendant to be housed temporarily at the Arizona State Hospital in a secure setting, require DHS to study the cost of building or converting a secure facility on ASH grounds, create a study committee on long-term secure mental health facility options, and include an emergency clause. The sponsor said the bill is intended as a temporary fix while the state works toward a permanent secure facility, and noted the individual would receive mental health treatment aimed at restoring competency to stand trial. Members asked about where the person would be housed, whether treatment would be provided, and whether out-of-state compacts might be used if needed. The group then discussed House Bill 272, which as passed the House would have created an optional state certification program for lactation care providers and a related advisory committee under the Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff reported that the Senate adopted a strike-everything amendment turning the bill into an emergency measure repealing Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez Day. The sponsor, Representative Fink, was reported to concur with the Senate amendments. No votes were taken during the caucus discussion.

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• VDR study then because the VDR study VDR study then because the VDR study showed<01:58:40.560>
• It may be study said yes there is.
• It does require further study. A study committee might be appropriate.
• It does require further study. A study committee might be appropriate.
• study committee might be appropriate. study committee might be appropriate.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Thank you. >> With the intention of moving interim study. >> With the intention of moving interim study
• I'll second interim study. >> I want interim study instead. >> What was... I thought apprentice?
• >> No, I'd made a motion and I'm in study >> No, I'd made a motion and I'm in study
• right now. >> Interim study has been proposed. >> Correct. >> Okay, do we have a vote for interim study
• >> so we're voting on the interim study >> so we're voting on the interim study right

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• that we perform on up in reading a study that we perform on up out<00:19:10.400> rates<00:19:
• <00:31:59.279> guides and paper practice tests study guides and paper practice tests study
• for the ACT and focus on study for the ACT and focus on that<00:42:50.960> so<00:42:51.640>
• We don't know what that is like for the SAT because a study needs to be performed.
• <00:57:09.359> needs<00:57:09.599> to for the SAT because a a a study needs to for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There are tests studies that have been done, especially in Michigan, where they do not have a fail-first
• Our client has taken, over the last several years, some steps to conduct a comprehensive study ranging
• We have that study. Several of you have it.
• The study is pending acceptance into a medical journal, with anticipated publication in the fall of 2025
• So the study shows that Michigan's overall expenditures were lower than Florida's due to less resource

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and heard five bills. SB 126, on prescription hearing aids, would remove Florida’s prohibition on mailing hearing aids when required tele-audiology testing and procedures are completed before sale. The sponsor said the bill would improve access, especially for people with travel or geographic barriers. The Florida Academy of Audiologists expressed support in concept but said it was still working with the sponsor on an amendment for consumer safety. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 152 would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during certain surgical procedures. Supporters, including the Florida Nurses Association and several nurses, described surgical smoke as a workplace and patient safety hazard containing harmful chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants, and said evacuation technology is available and already required in some settings. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 264 would expand step-therapy exemptions for severe mental illness, including certain postpartum and pregnancy-related mental health conditions, so physicians would not have to require patients to fail preferred drugs in specified circumstances. Support came from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, NAMI Florida, and several medical and pharmacy groups, who argued that delays in effective treatment can worsen crises and increase hospital and crisis-care costs. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 342 would create a public-records exemption for current and former AHCA employees and certain family information, citing threats and harassment directed at inspectors and regulators. President Gaetz said he generally opposes such exemptions but supported this one because the employees are not elected officials and face real safety risks. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 294 would limit the Board of Pharmacy’s ability to add heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiac rhythm disorders to the list of chronic conditions eligible for collaborative pharmacy practice, keeping those conditions under direct physician management. The Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology supported the bill, while the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists opposed it. The committee voted the bill favorably. Senator Trumbull asked to be recorded in support of SB 126 and SB 152, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

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• Studies by the University of Chicago, MIT, Utah State University, and the Center for Audit Quality all
• I'm a social studies teacher in St. Peter, and I'm currently Zooming in from my classroom.
• Peter City Council, and I'm an adjunct social studies professor at Gustavus College.
• I'm a social studies teacher in St. Peter, and I'm currently Zooming in from my classroom.
• Peter City Council, and I'm an adjunct social studies professor at Gustavus College. Thank you.

Bills: HF1458, HF2063, HF2164, HF1377, HF927, HF1059, HF1910, HF2232

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• What are you studying? I am studying political science with a minor in criminal justice.
• Okay, and you're studying what?
• I'm studying biology on a pre-med track, but I'm also studying legal studies on a paralegal track.
• Uh, what are you studying at St. John's?
• Let me ask you, what got you interested in studying social work?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard informational testimony from student and advocacy groups focused on higher education affordability and support programs. Representatives of the Minnesota Association of Private College Students urged full funding for the Minnesota State Grant, describing it as essential for low- and moderate-income students and noting prior successes such as increased support for hunger-free campuses. Two student witnesses, including one first-generation college student and one refugee student, said the grant made college possible for them and warned that underfunding or cuts would limit students’ ability to choose the right school, especially at private colleges not covered by North Star Promise. Members asked questions about the students’ schools, majors, and why they chose their institutions. The witnesses emphasized scholarship opportunities, campus community, faith-based support, and the importance of financial aid in making college accessible. No votes or formal actions were taken during this portion of the hearing. The committee then heard from Vivian Dudley of Foster Advocates, who testified in support of the Foster Independence Grant. She described how the grant allowed her to begin college, stabilize housing and basic needs, and continue toward a social work degree, while warning that aging out of eligibility leaves foster youth facing renewed financial barriers. Members responded with supportive comments and asked about her educational path and work with youth; she said she wants to use her education to help others and to educate campuses on better supporting foster students. Finally, Shay Hornik of the University of Minnesota student government testified in support of North Star Promise, arguing that the program reduces financial burdens and signals that higher education should be accessible regardless of family income. Hornik cited student financial stress, rising living costs, and public opinion favoring greater investment in higher education, and urged expansion of North Star Promise to help middle-class families. No committee action was taken in the transcript.

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• We have a broadband study grant in there.
• <00:03:58.720> And broadband uh study grant in there.
• And broadband uh study grant in there.
• He said they had referenced the broadband installation study earlier to look at locates.
• <00:08:02.479> earlier broadband uh installation study earlier broadband uh installation study

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• I titled that study a feasibility study based off of the requirements by not only the legislation, but
• I titled that study a feasibility study.
• Well, the study the study Sure. Well, the study the study chairman,<02:51:18.320> sorry.
• . study.
• from the study, I'm hopeful that<03:04:51.960> the<03:04:52.080> study<03:04:52.520>

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• Daphne Ippolito, who is from Carnegie Mellon and is studying neural language models.
• Thank you for your studies and your work back home.
• We are joined this morning by Asante Johnson, who is studying at Morehouse, studying computer science
• Joe's studying history and political science.
• , who's a student at George Washington, studying political science.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, recognized several guests in the gallery, and then took up a series of committee reports, referrals, and floor actions. Early business included concurrence in committee reports on bills and resolutions from Game and Fisheries, Professional Licensure, Health, and Children and Youth, along with referral of Senate Bill 1377 to Transportation. The chamber also signed House Bill 1344 after the Senate returned it without amendment. Later, members announced caucus and committee meetings, including Rules, Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations, Insurance, and Appropriations, before recessing and then reconvening for floor votes. The House adopted several resolutions, including House Resolution 537 designating Rail Safety Week, House Resolution 449 recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and House Resolution 568 designating Javei Syndrome Awareness Day. The chamber also considered House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency corruption, where Amendment A03882 narrowing the bill to public officials and immediate family members was adopted, while two later amendments were tabled or failed. House Bill 2198, repealing the sales and use tax exemption for computer data center equipment, was amended to take effect immediately and to bar KOZ use for data centers, then agreed to. House Bill 2559, concerning a university conveyance and other conveyances, was agreed to after out-of-order amendments were ruled on. A major portion of the session focused on data center policy. House Bill 2496, creating a 180-day pause on data center proposals to give municipalities time to update zoning and planning, drew extensive support from members emphasizing local control, environmental concerns, and the need for time to assess impacts; it passed final passage 201-1. House Bill 2650, creating the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development certification for data centers, also generated lengthy debate over energy use, water, community benefits, and tax treatment; it passed 134-68. The House also passed House Bill 2162 on temporary licensing for drug manufacturers before FDA approval, House Bill 2388 on rounding cash payments when pennies are unavailable, House Bill 2437 on county and municipal bridge repair funds, House Bill 2555 on equine dealer recordkeeping, and House Bill 2621 directing a Department of Health survey on maternal and infant outcomes. Other actions included final passage of House Bill 1006 on milk tester and wearer sampler certification periods, House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors and emergency service organizations, House Bill 2512 prohibiting ride-share pricing based on device condition, House Bill 2644 authorizing itemized capital bridge projects, and Senate Bill 1058 updating the E85 flex-fuel reference. The House also adopted House Bill 2162, House Bill 2388, House Bill 2437, and House Bill 2555 by recorded votes, and several committee reports were agreed to throughout the day. The session ended with additional committee referrals, a motion to recommit several bills to Appropriations, and adjournment until the next morning.

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• And so I thought I would highlight five studies, the fifth one being some new data from MADS, and then
• And so I thought I would highlight five studies, the fifth one being some new data from meds, and then
• The fifth study I wanted to highlight and bring forth is a study that also we did in Rhode Island, but
• And then just the study you mentioned where you said nothing, or I think you said nothing’s happening
• And to your point about that study, there was a lot of folks were doing it unknowingly.

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Summary: The Special Commission on Xylazine convened its second meeting, approved the minutes from its June 23 meeting, and reviewed its timeline and working groups. The co-chairs said the commission’s final report is due to the House and Senate clerks by March 30, 2026, and outlined three working groups focused on regulation/oversight of xylazine, treatment and outreach for exposed patients, and education/training for first responders, clinicians, treatment providers, and people who use substances. Staff will schedule working group meetings, with group presentations planned for December 11, followed by commission meetings in February and March to review and finalize the draft report. Public comment centered on research and practical responses to xylazine contamination in the drug supply. Dr. Tracy Green of Brandeis reviewed recent studies showing severe xylazine-related wounds and amputations in Philadelphia, withdrawal symptoms, the value of wound identification tools, and the usefulness of drug checking in detecting xylazine even when users did not suspect it was present. She urged expanded low-barrier wound care, more access to medications for opioid use disorder, overdose prevention sites, housing, and trauma-informed care, while cautioning that stricter controls could push the market toward other dangerous alpha-2 substances. Commissioners asked about early wound identification, dilution/cutting strategies, supplier engagement, and how to reduce stigma and improve treatment access. Tia Johnson of Boston Medical Center and Boston Health Care for the Homeless testified that xylazine contamination still requires naloxone for overdose response, but sedation can last longer and may require low-dose naloxone, oxygen support, and low-threshold monitoring spaces. She emphasized that xylazine-associated wounds can heal with consistent care, but patients often lose access to services when sent to hospitals unnecessarily. Commissioners discussed reimbursement barriers, especially in MassHealth and behavioral health settings, and the need for wound care to be available within detox and treatment programs rather than requiring transfers. The meeting ended with agreement to continue working group planning and adjournment.

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• But somewhere along the way, um, the Senate decided that it might be better to, um, study this further
• Section five would have set up a study committee to continue the conversations that have been taking
• The Senate has, in its proposal, struck this language so that there would be no study group.
• The House felt that the study group served a useful purpose, and that's why we had included it in our
• The Senate has, in its proposal, struck this language so that there would be no study group.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up several Senate amendments and concurred in them after brief explanations from committee members. On House Bill 841, relating to miscellaneous animal welfare procedures, the House suspended rules, heard that the Senate had removed or revised several provisions — including a certified rabies vaccinator program, a fixed limit on breeding dogs, rescue-organization data reporting, and some advertising language — and then concurred 9-0-2 in committee and by voice vote. On House Bill 938, establishing the Vermont homelessness response continuum, members reviewed Senate changes clarifying funding eligibility, municipal grant applications, emergency assistance timing, fair-hearing procedures, rulemaking timelines, a unified housing voucher framework, and a shift of $500,000 from emergency hotel/motel spending to a Burlington day shelter; the House concurred after a question about the fiscal note was answered by noting the amount matched the governor’s budget and existing appropriations. The House also concurred in the Senate amendment to House Bill 941, which would have created a study committee on municipal regulation of agriculture, but the Senate struck that study-group language; the House committee supported concurrence 7-0-1, saying the underlying bill should move forward even without the study group. The House then considered House Bill 957, approving amendments to the Williston charter. The committee explained that the town had voted to eliminate the office of listers and replace it with contracted professionally qualified assessors, with transitional language ending lister terms after passage or upon hiring an assessor; the committee recommended passage 9-0-2, the House ordered third reading, suspended rules to place the bill in all remaining stages, passed it, and voted to message it to the Senate forthwith. At the end of the session, the House noted two additional committee reports: Senate Bill 64 on optometrists was referred to Ways and Means, and Senate Bill 313 on career technical education was referred to Appropriations. The House then adjourned until May 22, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• . >> I'll move it for interim study. Second. We have a motion of interim study.
• Motion is for an interim study. Motion is for an interim study.
• All those in favor of interim study, say I. All those opposed, say nay. The eyes have it.
• Motion is for an interim study. All Motion is for an interim study.
• those in favor of interim study, say I. those in favor of interim study, say I. I. I. I.

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• The department will provide cost estimates and implementation in the study.
• The conferees and people on the commission have been studying this and working on this bill, along with
• And it turns out the answer was just, we're going to spend some more money, and we're going to study
• You pass a bunch of studies. Study this one. Operation Ceasefire works.
• We didn't have to study it at all. We went into dangerous, violent communities.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• c> the<00:10:45.440> feasibility<00:10:46.480> of<00:10:47.200> mandating study
• on the feasibility of mandating study on the feasibility of mandating school<00:10:47.920> districts
• Page seven, lines 17, or yeah, 17 through 28, that's the $150,000 for the study on the feasibility of
• One of the policy positions from the select committee was to continue and study that this next interim
• One of the policy positions from the select committee was to continue and study that this next interim

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• A Florida study found bicyclists highly complied with traffic rules, 88% compliance, while drivers mostly
• Currently, you have to have a traffic study that can cost as much as $3500 per intersection.
• If we pass this bill, we remove the bureaucratic red tape and studies that that require them that are
• I think a traffic study to state your name and who you represent. Henry. I'm representing myself.
• But traffic studies are an essential part of, uh, uh, identifying issues and problems with roads and,

Bills: HB 535, HB 2120, HB 2822, HB 3243, HB 3457, HB 3544, HB 4089, HB 4192, HB 4669, HB 4868, HB 4955, HB 5253, HB 5669, SB 1371, SB 1919, SB 2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• With the Senate amendment, we do have an OPAGA study; we want to take an extra look to... ...really see
• This new provision that came back from the House, along with that OPAGA study, is going to go a long
• The amendment also keeps the House language regarding the feasibility study for the landfill in Broward
• Cell phone use in school and a pilot from 9 to 12 to study the effects of instructional time.
• We will direct the Department of Education and six school districts to study what I said.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So that study was done and accepted by the governing board of the MPO back in 1996.
• And the study suggested that that assessment start at 50 cents per capita, and that it be capped at a
• do they have any reservations or concerns that would prevent them from fully participating in this study
• What I would ask of this committee is patience—bear with us as we complete this study.
• I have a suspicion that other MPOs will be directed to do this kind of study in the future, and if you

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation met to hear presentations from the Florida Department of Transportation on rural arterial roadways and transportation resiliency, followed by a panel discussion on metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs). FDOT’s Will Watts described the state’s growing population and travel demand, emphasizing that rural arterials are critical for connectivity, freight movement, evacuation routes, and congestion relief. He outlined FDOT’s project selection factors, noted thousands of identified rural arterial needs with billions in unfunded demand, and explained that the department uses community input and long-range planning to prioritize safety, capacity, and economic development. Watts then discussed resiliency planning for hurricanes and flooding, focusing on structural design, storm readiness, and drainage. He highlighted efforts such as elevated bridges, wave attenuators, coastal armoring, drainage upgrades, and materials testing at FDOT’s research facilities to extend service life and reduce storm damage. Committee members asked about local project selection, materials research, LiDAR use, and legislative support; Watts said local coordination drives project priorities and asked lawmakers to protect the Transportation Trust Fund. The MPO panel, led by FDOT’s Kim Holland, explained that MPOs are federally required in urban areas over 50,000 population and that Florida has 27, the most in the nation. Holland said MPOs identify and prioritize transportation needs through long-range plans and public engagement, and she noted that several regions are exploring consolidation after the 2020 Census, especially in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida. Representatives from MetroPlan Orlando, Forward Pinellas, Pasco MPO, and Hillsborough discussed their structures and the potential benefits and challenges of merging, including representation, governance, funding, and maintaining local voice. Members generally supported regional collaboration, urged patience as studies continue, and emphasized the need for transparent public engagement, while the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• A study on fertilizer capacity for North Dakota.
• And so our request to Legislative Management was denied for the study.
• There was a study... Overall agricultural output. There was a study that is being done.
• That area has been studied as to what the elevation is.
• Have you ever done a study on that?

Keywords: 908, all