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• This office will be led by a director who's appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.

Summary: The Commerce Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. First, CS/HB 515 on the Uniform Commercial Code was presented as a Florida Bar-backed update creating a new chapter to address digital assets and ledger technologies, including rules for perfection of security interests and lien priorities involving items such as Bitcoin. The bill drew support from the Florida Bar’s business law section and the Florida Bankers Association, had no amendments or opposition, and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call. The committee then heard HB 1427 on rural communities, a broad package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a rural resource directory, a Renaissance grant program, a rural arterial road monetization program, housing and school support measures, and new health care grant programs for telehealth, staffing, training, and mobile units. Sponsors and many local officials, economic development groups, chambers, utilities, and other organizations testified in strong support, emphasizing infrastructure, workforce, housing, and health care needs in rural Florida. Members from both parties praised the bill’s focus on rural counties, and it was reported favorably. Finally, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements would allow an additional shorter interior support well in elevators while keeping the existing 42-inch support well requirement, with the goal of improving accessibility and flexibility for building owners. The National Elevator Industry supported the measure, there was no opposition or amendment, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned.

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• RESEARCH AND SUCCESS OF MANY OF THESE PROVIDERS CONFIRMED OFFERING MULTIPLE PROGRAM OPTIONS INCREASES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I ask the advice, consent, and confirmation of the Senate. to the following appointments to be members

Bills: SJR36, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB20, SB441, SB442, SB1621, SCR13, SB569, SB314, SB25, SB293, SB914, SB260, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SJR34, SCR9, SB10, SB11, SB19, SB20, SB25, SB62, SB140, SB260, SB262, SB290, SB293, SB314, SB370, SB384, SB412, SB441, SB442, SB480, SB494, SB495, SB616, SB627, SB706, SB707, SB764, SB767, SB869, SB890, SB929, SB992, SB1145, SB1621, SJR34, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB480, SB627, SB764, SB767, SR224, SB1626, SB1627, SB1628, SB1629, SB1630, SB1631, SB1632, SB1633, SB1634, SB1635, SB1636, SB1637, SB1638, SB1639, SB1640, SB1641, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1645, SB1646, SB1647, SB1648, SB1649, SB1650, SB1651, SB1652, SB1653, SB1654, SB1656, SB1657, SB1658, SB1659, SB1660, SB1661, SB1662, SB1663, SB1664, SB1665, SB1666, SB1667, SB1668, SB1669, SB1670, SB1671, SB1672, SB1673, SB1674, SB1675, SB1676, SB1677, SB1678, SB1679, SB1680, SB1681, SB1682, SB1683, SB1684, SB1685, SB1686, SB1687, SB1688, SB1689, SB1690, SB1691, SB1692, SB1693, SB1694, SB1695, SB1696, SB1697, SB1698, SB1699, SB1700, SB1626, SB1627, SB1628, SB1629, SB1630, SB1631, SB1632, SB1633, SB1634, SB1635, SB1636, SB1637, SB1638, SB1639, SB1640, SB1641, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1645, SB1646, SB1647, SB1648, SB1649, SB1650, SB1651, SB1652, SB1653, SB1654, SB1656, SB1657, SB1658, SB1659, SB1660, SB1661, SB1662, SB1663, SB1664, SB1665, SB1666, SB1667, SB1668, SB1669, SB1670, SB1671, SB1672, SB1673, SB1674, SB1675, SB1676, SB1677, SB1678, SB1679, SB1680, SB1681, SB1682, SB1683, SB1684, SB1685, SB1686, SB1687, SB1688, SB1689, SB1690, SB1691, SB1692, SB1693, SB1694, SB1695, SB1696, SB1697, SB1698, SB1699, SB1700

Keywords: parental rights, parents, children, custody, care and control, upbringing, family law, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, child welfare, education policy, medical decisions, parental authority, primary decision makers, family autonomy, capital gains, taxation, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court

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• After confirming that the library had been inviting and a registered sex offender, the library admitted

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• After confirming that the library had been inviting and hosting a registered sex offender, the library

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• :26:15.760> structured<01:26:16.239> study<01:26:16.560> to<01:26:16.719> confirm
• properly structured study to confirm properly structured study to confirm that<01:26:17.480>
• I finally got to go on testosterone, and just as medical literature from decades of research has confirmed
• :30:49.520> and<02:30:49.680> again<02:30:50.359> it<02:30:50.600> D confirmed
• and I eventually came to non-confirming and I eventually came to the<02:56:14.840> realization

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• . >> On the parole board for a very long time without being confirmed first.
• gt; on the parole board for a very long time without<01:25:16.000> being<01:25:16.320> confirmed
• So when somebody's appointed to the parole board, they don't serve a very long time without being confirmed
• without being confirmed by the Senate. without being confirmed by the Senate.
• Uh, so this is if they find deficiencies, they're confirmed through the audit.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Chair, I'll look for affirmation, confirmation, but I believe these are specific to the cannabis events
• Chair, I'll look for affirmation, confirmation, but I believe these are specific to the cannabis events
• Chair, I'll look for affirmation, confirmation, but I believe these are specific to the cannabis events
• Chair, I'll look for affirmation, confirmation, but I believe these are specific to the cannabis events
• I'll look for affirmation confirmation I'll look for affirmation confirmation but<00:32:21.159><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As stated in our testimony, the position should absolutely be subject to legislative confirmation.
• As stated in our testimony, the position should absolutely be subject to legislative confirmation.
• of Biosecurity, if this is to happen, the position should absolutely be subject to legislative confirmation
• We just want to confirm that that is the kind of authority over this program while creating the assistant
• that that is the we just want to confirm that that is the kind<02:42:42.520> of<02:42:42.760>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Major General Christine was confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 2025, and assumed his duties on July
• Whereas the police reports obtained by NBC4 Washington confirmed that the Washington, D.C.
• confirmed that the Washington<02:20:30.880> DC<02:20:31.439> Metropolitan<02:20:32.240
• Whereas on February 21, 2025, the Washington Post also confirmed two DC police officers officials said
• two DC police officers confirmed two DC police officers officials<02:22:17.439> said<02:22:18.080

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Seeing none, the motion is the confirmation of all the appointments on the consent calendar.
• Seeing none, the motion is the confirmation of all the appointments on the consent calendar.
• With a vote of 35 ayes, zero no, zero absent, and zero excused, those appointments are confirmed.
• Those<03:04:17.760> appointments<03:04:18.319> are<03:04:18.640> confirmed.
• Those appointments are confirmed. Those appointments are confirmed.

Keywords: 981, all

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• It is simply a screening test used before the arrest is made that simply confirms there is a substance
• It's just simply a screening test that confirms something is present.
• I'm just, it's you're kind of uh confirming what I've thought is how do you do that and just through
• of<00:53:58.079> uh I'm just it's you're kind of uh I'm just it's you're kind of uh confirming
• what I've thought is how do confirming what I've thought is how do you<00:54:00.480> do<00:54

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Then the Senate must confirm<00:20:16.799> uh<00:20:17.360> the<00:20:18.000> governor's
• <00:20:18.559> choice<00:20:19.360> with<00:20:19.840> a confirm uh the governor's
• choice with a confirm uh the governor's choice with a three-fifths<00:20:21.520> vote.
• It requires a three-fifth confirmation<00:20:34.720> of<00:20:34.880> the<00:20:35.039>
• Senate<00:20:35.520> upon confirmation of the Senate upon confirmation of the Senate upon

Bills: SF856, HF3168, HF3528, HF389

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society

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• I want to confirm terminology throughout the measure to include on page 14 that all cross-references
• I want to confirm terminology throughout the measure to include on page 14 that all cross-references
• I want to<00:42:33.040> confirm<00:42:33.440> terminology<00:42:34.079> throughout
• c><00:42:34.480> the to confirm terminology throughout the to confirm terminology throughout the
• Rental contracts are true leases, both of which were confirmed by Hawaii case law.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.

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• c> again<01:53:43.040> in<01:53:43.280> any<01:53:43.520> part you just confirmed
• it again in any part you just confirmed it again in any part of<01:53:43.840> the<01:53:44.560
• haven't heard and that's what I'd like haven't heard and that's what I'd like to<01:54:09.440> confirm
• <01:54:10.800> Was<01:54:10.960> there to confirm with Miss Randall.
• Was there to confirm with Miss Randall.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the legislative auditor on a performance audit of the governor’s office and lieutenant governor’s office covering July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The audit reviewed receipts, inventory, payroll, and non-payroll expenditures and found 12 findings, concluding the office generally did not comply with the criteria tested because of internal control deficiencies. The auditor said four of five prior findings that remained relevant were not fully resolved, and that the problems were widespread across financial operations, creating opportunities for waste and fraud, though no evidence of wrongdoing or misuse of funds was found. The main findings involved weak segregation of duties, late vendor payments, inaccurate reimbursements and vendor payments, missing documentation, and poor receipt management. Auditors said one employee handled purchasing, receiving, payment processing, and inventory functions without adequate oversight; vendors were often paid late, resulting in more than $1,000 in late/reactivation fees; reimbursements and some state airplane payments contained errors; and many vendor payments, reimbursements, and purchasing card transactions lacked required support. The office also failed to collect about $12,000 for events at the governor’s residence, did not fully process several deposits, and lacked documentation for some billed or deposited amounts. Members reacted strongly to the repeated control failures and the lack of documentation, with several saying the issues were pervasive and concerning even if the dollar amounts were not large. Questions focused on whether the problems reflected different treatment of vendors versus employee expenses, whether restitution was being sought, and whether legislation was needed. The auditor responded that the state already has the necessary policies and procedures, and that the issue is implementation and oversight by the governor’s office, not new legislation. The auditor also said the governor’s office had been receptive and had begun taking steps to address the findings.

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• It was confirmed that it applies to charter schools.
• The response then confirmed that CTE leasing is used and is in law.
• But I also want to emphasize again that while every project that's on the list has been confirmed, we
• every project that's on the list has every project that's on the list has been<01:31:44.560> confirmed
• , we do have the been confirmed, we do have the possibility<01:31:47.040> that<01:31:47.360>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting on retained education funding bills, focusing on HB 366, which concerns school building aid for eligible projects, and HB 295, which would make school building aid program funds non-lapsing. The chair framed the discussion broadly around whether school building aid should remain a state program, how to address limited revenues, and whether the current system should continue to prioritize debt service and the existing formula or move toward a different model such as per-pupil allocations, a dedicated fund, or a split between new construction and renovation. He also raised questions about whether leasing should be included and how to manage any new fund under current law and the school building authority structure. Representatives and department staff discussed the current backlog of applications, the age and condition of school facilities, and the possibility that large projects can consume available funding for a year while other districts go unsupported. Tim Carney of the Bureau of School Facilities introduced himself and provided technical context on the program and current debt levels. Representative Luneau argued that under the ConVal decision, the state’s responsibility includes school buildings, construction, and renovation, and that the program also serves an equity function by helping districts with less property wealth. He noted that construction and renovation have long been recognized categories and asked about leasing, which staff said is already supported in statute for charter schools and possibly CTE, with a cap of 30% of annual lease cost or $50,000. The discussion also covered CTE facilities: staff explained that capital funding for CTE centers is state-funded, that federal Carl Perkins funds cannot be used for construction, and that the current rotational capital model means only a few centers are funded each year, which may not match changing program needs. A committee studying CTE capital needs was referenced, along with concerns that the report from that work had not yet been received. Representative Papich urged the subcommittee to focus on policy, principles, and structure rather than just numbers, saying the current system produces a few winners and many districts that never receive aid. He favored a simpler, more equitable per-capita or formula-based approach, while acknowledging the need for a transition plan for projects already in the pipeline. The chair later cautioned against mixing maintenance and operations with construction and renovation, noting that operation and maintenance are already part of the adequacy formula and should not be confused with capital funding. No votes were taken during the meeting; the discussion was exploratory, with members and staff laying out competing approaches and identifying issues for further work.

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• Um, we confirmed that the premium rate for paid leave is going to be 88% upon launch. lot of the intro
• <00:05:17.840> Um,<00:05:18.160> we<00:05:18.479> confirmed<00:05:18.800>
• Um, we confirmed that the the program.
• Um, we confirmed that the premium<00:05:19.600> rate<00:05:19.840> for<00:05:20.080>
• Senator Pratt followed up to confirm that it would be roughly one per month, or 12 per year.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Benz is probably best to speak to how exactly the pupil count is confirmed and whether there's any follow-up
• Benz is probably best to speak to how exactly the pupil count is confirmed and whether there's any follow-up
• to how exactly the the pupil count speak to how exactly the the pupil count is<00:38:13.359> confirmed
• c> and<00:38:14.040> whether<00:38:14.240> there's<00:38:14.560> any is confirmed
• and whether there's any is confirmed and whether there's any follow-up<00:38:15.359> monitoring

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• Where in the language or in the request does it actually confirm that there will be essentially a revisitation
• Where in the language or in the request does it actually confirm that there will be essentially a revisitation
• I just want to start back at the MCO text, so just to see if I can confirm my understanding of what's
• I just want to start back at the MCO text, so just to see if I can confirm my understanding of what's

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There were a couple times we couldn't confirm it, but we believe we did.
• There were a couple times we couldn't<00:32:39.120> confirm<00:32:39.360> it,<00:32:39.519
• but<00:32:39.679> we<00:32:39.840> believe<00:32:40.080> we couldn't confirm
• it, but we believe we couldn't confirm it, but we believe we did.<00:32:41.360> One<00:32:41.600

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House debated Representative Long’s motion to suspend the rules so House File 5084 could be recalled from committee, given second and third readings, and brought to final passage. The bill was described by opponents as an extreme anti-abortion measure that would create a right to life from fertilization, potentially criminalize abortions except in narrow cases, and could affect IVF, miscarriage care, and treatment of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Supporters said the bill was about protecting unborn life and giving Minnesotans the chance to decide the issue themselves through the ballot box. Several members spoke against the motion, arguing that Minnesota has already settled reproductive rights through court decisions and recent legislation, and warning that the bill would put government into deeply personal medical decisions. They cited stories from other states where women were investigated or arrested after miscarriages or self-managed abortions, and said the proposal could treat people as criminals for seeking reproductive care. One member emphasized that the bill could be especially dangerous in cases like ectopic pregnancy, where treatment delays could threaten the pregnant person’s life. Members in favor of the bill framed the issue as one of conscience, democracy, and protection of human life from conception. They said every abortion is an act of violence against a distinct human being and argued that Minnesotans should be allowed to vote on the question. Some speakers also shared personal experiences with miscarriage, infertility, premature birth, or pregnancy loss to explain why they viewed the issue as morally serious and emotionally difficult. The debate became broader and more partisan, with some members criticizing both sides for using the issue as a political weapon rather than focusing on legislative work. The transcript does not include the final vote result, but the motion was clearly under a roll call and the chamber proceeded with extended floor debate over House File 5084.