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• I think most, and it's obvious, it's needed, but when you put it in for a permanent COLA, you're driving
• But when you put it in for a permanent COLA, you're driving a huge long-term cost.
• So then, okay, so an informational briefing for ad hoc COLAs next month that can help drive to, like,
• that, although I cannot give you the legal briefing today, I believe that the IRS regulations and rules
• But I don't believe that's allowed under IRS rules. Okay. Under IRS rules, okay.

Keywords: 904, all

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• The law was passed, but there are still rules that have to be implemented for guidance for the states
• But when you do the six-month rule for recertification, that's an automatic given that people are going
• Put into the law that have a driving force on themselves, Madam Chair.
• Because they can't drive into the big city or wherever they go to purchase food.
• Is it pretty easy, or do you have to issue rules and all that other, or can you just do it?

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• Finally, but most importantly, this bill follows the SEC ruling SAB 121 and 122, with SAB 122 being repealed
• If I don't have it in custody on a USB drive or something, it would be on deposit, let's say with one
• We show you registered as Clay Shotsak on behalf of Drive Time, and you are here testifying for the bill
• I'm the general counsel for Drive Time and Bridgecrest.
• Clay Shotsak: One, there are other rules that guard ACH and recurring payments.

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• This bill seeks to do to recognize three separate additional actions to be qualified as reckless driving
• excess of 100 miles an hour while passing, and the third would be 35 miles an hour or more as reckless driving
• that we want in our community because it will impede on traffic knowing some of these areas could be rules
• As a matter of fact, we voted on that again, as a body, if you sit on Rules or some other committee,
• I'm not saying it's nefarious or anything, just maybe they don't understand the rules or whatever it

Summary: The Transportation Committee took up several bills and amendments related to traffic safety, utilities, schools, and motor vehicle administration. Senator Pizzo’s SB 1782, as amended, expanded reckless driving per se to include certain high-speed behaviors; the late amendment removed impound language but kept mandatory court appearance, and the bill was reported favorably. Senator McLean’s SB 818 on utility relocation was amended to include an important state interest finding; after testimony from county groups opposing the cost shift to local governments and Charter Communications supporting the bill, it was also reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1644 on emergency vehicles, after a delete-all amendment broadened warning-signal use for volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and related vehicles. Senator Trumbull’s SB 1348 on DHSMV services was amended to streamline local delivery of motor vehicle services and remove certain fines, waiting periods, and CDL retesting provisions; it passed favorably with support from Florida Tax Collectors. Senator McLean’s SB 1188 on local governing authorities and charter schools drew the most debate, with supporters arguing local governments were using traffic and site-plan rules to block charter schools and opponents warning the bill would tie the hands of local governments and create a blanket preemption; it was reported favorably. The committee then passed SB 636, which limits use of the far-left lane on high-speed roads except for passing, exiting, move-over compliance, or traffic conditions, and requires FDOT signage. Senator Arrington’s SB 1152 increased the Florida Wildflower specialty plate fee from $15 to $25 to raise more money for wildflower research and habitat programs; it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of multiple appointments to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Florida Transportation Commission, and then adjourned.

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• Uh we will continue to design rules.
• <00:51:52.079> My<00:51:52.400> car drive. But maybe that's not fair.
• My car drive. But maybe that's not fair.
• With the right marketing strategy and service improvements, we can drive ridership back up.
• With the right marketing strategy and service improvements, we can drive ridership back up.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As a reminder to the committee and our visitors and witnesses today, under House Rule 4, Section 13,
• House committees are subject to the same rules of decorum that govern House proceedings.
• Under those rules, the chair is responsible for preserving order and decorum during committee meetings
• And that will drive their decisions and the services that are – that will be offered.
• I mean, will a parent drive 60 miles? I drove 30 to go to another public school.

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response

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• I'm going to let Miss Gags speak for me right now on the stage ruling from Game and Fish.
• You're an engineer; how... ...in the world does it damage a road to drive a side-by-side on it?
• I'm like somebody said, Senator Kelly, driving down any of the roads I drive around out in... ...roads
• I drive around in my county, there are side-by-sides going into the ditch and on the shoulder.
• Trust me, I drive mine on a paved road, but I don't enjoy it.

Bills: HB352, HB366, SB272, SB296

Keywords: HB352, cotton, cotton bale assessment, cotton levy, cotton producers, agriculture, forestry, Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, per bale fee, commodity assessment, producer referendum, cotton sales tax, Alabama Code 2-8-199, cotton commission, agricultural funding, HB366, Lakyn Canine Act, police dog, K9, K-9

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• In conjunction with this resolution, there is a blood drive today to give members, staff, and the public
• That is to help us make sure that they are both in compliance with rule, but that we don't miss any of
• That is to help us make sure that they are both in compliance with rule, but that we don't miss any of
• I appreciate the friendliness of the blood drive, but we are not in a friendly competition when it comes
• We'll save the peace for the blood drive, but please, stock show's wrapping up this week.

Keywords: 981, all

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• I also want to remind everyone that pursuant to our committee rules adopted on our first hearing that
• Another few housekeeping rules is that Another few housekeeping rules is that we will be allowing both
• If you drive by my property right now, you'll see an encampment set up directly next to it.
• High taxes are driving people out of the state, and at the same time, reducing state revenue.
• The golden rule. Those that have the gold can make the rule.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met under suspense-file procedures, with the chair explaining limits on testimony, position letters, and that bills with fiscal impacts of $150,000 or more would generally be sent to suspense rather than voted on immediately. Several bills were pulled from hearing, and a consent calendar of committee bills later passed 4-0. AB 761 by Addis, the only item initially slated for a vote, was ultimately held over to the next hearing. The committee heard testimony on a series of tax-related proposals. AB 232 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax money for wildfire, flood, or earthquake-related expenses; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, but was sent to suspense. AB 1443 would exempt tips from state income tax for five years and was supported by the California Restaurant Association and a restaurant owner, but also went to suspense. AB 1435 would provide relief to businesses and property owners facing cleanup and security costs from unauthorized encampments and illegal dumping; it received broad support from business, real estate, trucking, retail, and local government representatives, and was referred to suspense. The committee also heard AB 1428, which would create a California Affordable Child Care Fund financed by a 0.5% tax on income above $10 million; child care workers and SEIU-backed witnesses supported it, while taxpayer and business groups opposed it as harmful to competitiveness and affordability. AB 691 proposed a tax credit for adopting shelter pets and covering veterinary costs, AB 1219 proposed a middle- and low-income personal income tax cut, AB 1354 proposed a credit for increased homeowners insurance premiums, AB 19 proposed an education savings account/voucher-style program, and AB 567 proposed insurance rate stabilization and related tax/fund changes; each drew testimony for and against where present, but all were referred to suspense. The meeting ended with the committee adjourning after the held-over AB 761 item was postponed.

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• The FAA rule needs to change. Chair Homendy, I'll be asking you about ADS-B requirements.
• I want to see this rule. This would have been a great debate with Mr.
• So I know you're making a declaration today, but I don't think that supersedes the rule.
• rule gave them an exemption to?
• It is not a formal rule. So it's an agreement we have with the Department of Health.

Keywords: aviation safety, midair collision, American Airlines Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk helicopter, NTSB, FAA, ADS-B technology, safety protocols

Summary: The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.

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• You know, I have a three-minute rule in my committee, and I'm always very brief, so that's it.
• House Bill 492 seeks to put the Governor's Impaired Driving Task Force into statute.
• H.B. 492 seeks to put the Governor's Impair Driving Task Force into statute.
• It simply directs the ATC to change the current rule to allow for electronic rebates for beer purchases
• All parties involved are agreed to this, and no one opposes this rule change. Okay?

Summary: The Senate Committee on Judiciary B met on May 14, established a quorum, approved the May 5 minutes, and then took up a long agenda of bills and resolutions. The committee first heard House Bill 1252, which would expand and modernize local court jurisdiction in Avoyelles Parish by enlarging the Marksville and Bunkie city courts, adding small claims, misdemeanor, juvenile, and civil jurisdiction, and allowing online payments and virtual appearances. Supporters said it would keep justice local and reduce pressure on district court, while opponents urged more study and warned about impacts on existing courts and funding. The committee adopted Amendment Set 3835 and reported HB 1252 with amendments. It also reported HB 167, requiring state prisons to provide release documentation to inmates; HB 1038, after amendments and continued negotiation with marshals and constables; HB 1077, allowing microbreweries to sell at certain special events; HB 1204, changing administration of the Back on Track Youth Pilot Program to the Office of Juvenile Justice; HB 492, placing the Governor’s Impaired Driving Task Force into statute; HB 175, dedicating $500,000 in lottery proceeds annually to a veterans service grant fund; HCR 41, directing ATC to allow electronic beer rebates; HB 833, creating a Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force; HB 656, creating a pilot program for inmate-administered services; HB 978, raising the population threshold for mayor’s courts to remit indigent defender fees; and HB 969, updating and expanding the crime victim compensation program. The committee also approved HB 985, which adds QR codes to sex offender identification cards, after adopting Amendment Set 3861, and HB 579, updating the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act, after adopting Amendment Set 3830. Several bills drew notable opposition or requests for further work. HB 968, which creates a framework for electronic monitoring providers to notify courts before removing ankle monitors for nonpayment, drew objections from the ACLU and a vendor representative who argued it would turn criminal courts into debt-collection forums and could lead to jail for inability to pay; the author said the bill was intended as a public-safety framework, not debt collection. Despite those concerns, the committee reported HB 968 favorably and agreed to move a 10-day-to-15-day notice change on the floor. HB 525, requiring DOC to publish more incarceration data, especially from local facilities, was opposed by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association, which said the bill would impose substantial new reporting burdens; DOC said it was already posting most of the data and would continue updating it. The committee ultimately deferred HB 525, with members encouraging further work. HB 1005, a cleanup-and-restructuring bill for the Office of the State Public Defender, was reported favorably after the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about substantive changes, including removal of board approval for the state public defender and changes to district defender protections; Vice Chair Harris said he would work with stakeholders on those issues. HB 1029, a local alcohol-permit moratorium bill for House District 3, was voluntarily deferred to next week so the author could address concerns about the length of the moratorium. The meeting ended after all scheduled business was completed, with the committee agreeing to revisit the deferred items later.

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• The out of state, yes, it is just out of state students, and we all know in West Texas that driving 100
• That was a long drive, wasn't it?
• I teach my students a simple rule in agriculture. Cost avoidance is the first way to make money in.
• Um, so Texas needs to lead in the development of regenerative agriculture to drive large business and
• Now organic if it's followed by the by the rules, it cer it certainly is good and reduces toxins and

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• And then finally, the area of infrastructure, where we recommend driving down the cost of compute and
• If it is something that is not, you just create the protocols to drive it that way.
• You know, I often just think about running an AI on checking rules on a firewall.
• You know, I often just think about running an AI on checking rules on a firewall.
• I'm sorry, I'm looking at talking geek talk with you. but On checking rules on a firewall.

Summary: The subcommittee met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in Florida government. Panelists from Worldwide Technology, OpenAI, the James Madison Institute, and the Florida Digital Service described AI as a tool to improve efficiency, constituent services, fraud detection, translation, HR workflows, public safety, and regulatory review, while emphasizing that AI should supplement rather than replace workers. They also stressed the importance of data readiness, workforce training, governance, and having existing technology systems and policies in place before broader deployment. Members asked about public records concerns, vendor vetting, model integrity, and how to balance innovation with privacy and security. Chief Schoonover said agencies are already using or exploring AI in areas such as Medicaid analysis, environmental data, emergency management, tax forms, and child support, and noted that the Digital Service publishes prohibited vendor and application lists. OpenAI discussed its red teaming, safety evaluations, privacy controls, and government products such as ChatGPT Gov, and said it does not train on personal data or target users with ads. The committee also discussed concrete examples of efficiency gains, including reduced call times, faster translation turnaround, and streamlined HR classification work, as well as concerns about job disruption and constituent access. In closing, members raised data center infrastructure and energy needs, with panelists noting that AI depends on substantial compute, power, cooling, and utility capacity. The chair concluded by encouraging continued dialogue and noting that future AI legislation should be targeted to specific problems rather than overly broad.

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• The committee amendment removes revisions relating to driving or actual physical control, home detention
• Madam Chair and members, HB 2941 charges a motorcyclist with reckless driving for lane splitting.
• Madam Chair and members, HB. 2941 charges a motorcyclist with reckless driving for lane splitting.
• Leader, just a quick note that we heard from the rules attorneys that this has constitutional issues.
• Madam Chair and members, House Bill 2698, Rental Assistance Study Committee, establishes the rules and

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long calendar of House bills across education, health, water, land, housing, labor, public safety, and taxation. Several measures dealt with artificial intelligence, including bills on AI disclosures for minors, AI-assisted divorce arbitration, an Arizona AI education program, AI privilege protections, and a required AI course in schools. Other topics included ESA administration funding, a prohibition on public money for certain foreign-controlled genetic sequencing devices, towing regulations, DUI and ignition interlock changes, health facility and nursing facility complaint timelines, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, pharmacy penalties, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction repeal, superintendent performance pay, adoption disclosures in student health settings, anti-Semitism in schools, and a range of water, land, and housing bills. Members frequently raised concerns about local control, unfunded mandates, constitutional issues, and the scope of state intervention. Several bills drew criticism for affecting school curriculum, public education, reproductive rights, protest activity, or tribal communities. Others were supported as technical fixes, consumer protections, or funding measures. The caucus also discussed a series of bills related to the Mexican gray wolf, state land management, solar and wind siting, groundwater transport, and rural development, with some members objecting that the proposals would undermine federal protections or tribal interests. A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2957, HCR 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2906, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2830, HB 2076, HB 2411, HB 2136, HB 2665, and HB 2904. The meeting ended with an announcement of the Latino Caucus guest presentation and an emotional tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, followed by presentation of an Affordability Award to Representatives Lorena Austin and Stephanie Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• We apply these rules consistently to all people who participate in our proceedings, regardless of the
• Now let us cover the ground rules for appropriate conduct.
• The rules for today's hearing include no talking or loud noises from the audience.
• Members, customer demand is driving this technology evolution.
• provides them the flexibility to create reasonable rules that they can meet themselves.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Bill 212 does more than change future rules. It reaches backward.
• We use the rule differently.
• But regardless, what we're trying to do is deal with the distracted driving.
• But regardless, what we're trying to do is deal with the distracted driving.
• So wouldn't the rules of evidence take that into effect?

Summary: The committee first considered CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility to certain contaminated or brownfield properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, added adjacency and density/intensity limits, and excluded agricultural land, park land, land outside the urban growth boundary, and land near military installations. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill was reported favorably on an 8-0 vote, with limited support and opposition noted in waived appearance forms. Members then took up CS/CS/SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators. The strike-all added public swimming pools and related child-centered locations to residency and presence restrictions. Testimony was sharply divided: proponents argued the bill would help protect children and law enforcement, while opponents, including treatment experts and homelessness advocates, said there was no empirical evidence the restrictions reduce abuse and warned of retroactive punishment and increased homelessness. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 8-1. The committee also approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after an amendment allowing certain enclaves adjacent to interstates to be developed for commercial, industrial, or single-family residential uses and clarifying exclusions for protected areas. Opponents argued it would weaken zoning and comprehensive plans, while supporters framed it as a property-rights measure; the bill was reported favorably 10-0. SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, a technical update to nonprofit law modeled on prior for-profit corporate revisions, also passed unanimously after supportive waived testimony. Later, the committee approved SB 1338 on charitable giving, which creates a donor remedy for endowment restrictions and limits state reporting burdens on certain regulated or exempt organizations; members discussed cy pres and the sponsor said further changes would be worked out later. CS/SB 532 on court fees was amended to let clerks retain all collections above revenue projections rather than half, with supporters saying clerks have been underfunded for years; it passed 10-0. The committee also favorably reported SB 218 on land use regulations, which restores normal land-use authority to counties not affected by recent hurricanes, and CS/SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability, which creates a presumption against liability for entities that comply with cybersecurity frameworks and reporting requirements; the cybersecurity bill drew concerns about retroactivity and the adequacy of compliance incentives but passed 9-2.

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• Do we not have to suspend the rules.
• proposed rule.
• <02:35:23.520> And for each rule or even proposed rule.
• And for each rule or even proposed rule.
• Let's suspend the rules.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Section 14 is the effective date: July 1, 2026. is in effect until rules change. is in effect until rules
• fuels covered by the rules must comply. fuels covered by the rules must comply.
• approved and funded this year, rule approved and funded this year, rule making<02:20:29.680>
• <02:28:04.000> making<02:28:04.760> section rule making section rule making section uh
• They are currently developing new rules They are currently developing new rules to<03:08:54.000>

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House first suspended the rules briefly to make announcements, including welcoming former representative Doug Gage to the gallery. It then returned to House Bill 211 on data brokers and personal information, where the Appropriations Committee explained a $50,000 appropriation to the Secretary of State for a consultant-led study on an accessible deletion mechanism for consumers to delete personal data held by data brokers, with interim and final reports due in 2027 and 2028. The committee reported a 9-0-2 vote in favor, and the House agreed to the Commerce and Economic Development Committee’s amendment and ordered third reading. Floor debate on H. 211 focused heavily on the bill’s deletion and exemption framework. Supporters argued the bill is needed to give Vermonters meaningful control over their data and to prevent data brokers from commingling information for unrelated uses. Opponents warned the bill could conflict with existing federal frameworks such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, and could make credit, banking, insurance, fraud prevention, and identity verification harder. In response, the sponsor said the bill uses use-case-based exemptions rather than broad entity-level exemptions, noted testimony from banks, insurers, a data broker, a former data broker employee, and the Attorney General, and said no constitutional concerns were raised. The House ultimately adopted the amendment and advanced the bill. After H. 211, the House moved to House Bill 577, establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program. Committee reports from Health Care, Ways and Means, and Appropriations were read into the record, and the Colchester member described the bill as a way to lower prescription drug costs by joining the multi-state Array Rx program. The bill would let any Vermont resident obtain a free discount card for FDA-approved prescription drugs, with claimed savings up to 80% on generics and 20% on brand-name drugs. The House then proceeded to second reading on H. 577.

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• uh the policy at the national drive uh the policy at the national level<00:30:40.760> that<00
• <01:18:00.760> um<01:18:01.040> what who is blind who may not drive um what who is
• You don't have to drive. And then she's saying if you're blind it's easier to vote.
• All these students with off-campus housing—I drive by Keene State.
• All these students with off-campus housing—I drive by Keene State.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• But that was the rule.
• Speaker, I just wanted to withdraw my motion. fact that our rules our house rules are fact that our rules
• to our house rules and our house rules to our house rules and our house rules under<01:29:08.000
• Uh, I will rule in that.
• Uh I I will rule in that. I I just >> Yeah. Uh I I will rule in that.

Keywords: 916, all