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• Uh, so, we've addressed the dissolution reenactment of corporations, um, the perhaps too draconian penalty
• Uh, and I talked to the ... um the perhaps too draconian penalty of just complete dissolution if anyone
• you are reviewing a fresh CD that's still warm out of the printer with intermediate ultra virus penalties
• >> Yeah, I'm trying to find the ultra verse penalties and also appreciate the change from not destroying
• <00:21:13.360> and<00:21:13.480> also<00:21:13.880> the penalties and also the penalties

Bills: HB2241, HB1163, HB1514, HB1696, HB2021, SB2135, SB2466, SB2727, SB3082, SB3097, SB2861, SCR100, SB3096, SB99, SB2138, HB2289, HB2319, HB1711, HB2270, SB3138, SB3076, HB1642, HB2338, HB2171, HB1785, SB2881, HB2505, SB2552, HB1518, HB1815, SB3125, SB3234, SCR162, SB2614, SB3118, SB2053, SB2494, SB2851, SB3073, HB1678, HB1721, HB2475, HB2246, HB1667, HB1516, SB2532, SB3131, SB3154, HB2297, HB1737, SB2143, SB2398, SB2623, HB1740, HB1920, HB1682, SB2153, SB3140, HB2158, HB1718, HB2207, HB1801, SB3229, SB2338, SB3069, SB2600, HB2300, HB1800, HB1960, SB2999, SB2060, SB2866, SB2239, HB1741, HB1713, HB2023, HB2417, SB2877, SB2598, SB2921, SB2645, HB2547, HB2275, HB2452, HB2329, HB2339, HB1838, HB1509, HB1661, HB2271, HB2272, HB2344, HB1888, HB1707, SB2340, HB2474, HB1576, HB1853, HB1804, HB1854, HB2095, HB2050, HB472, SB3215, SB2247, SB2400, HB1618, HB1802, HB1969, HB1541, HB2310, HB2498, HB2443, HB2218, HB649, HB2104, HB1710, SB2802, HB1973, HB1974, HB1894, HB1891, HB1890, SB177, SB2101, SB3320, SB2487, HB2429, HB1870, HB1839, HB2583, HB1391, HB2094, SB2671, SB2673, SB2892, SB2057, SB3245, HB306, HB2592, SB3157, SB3204, SB3324, SB2580, SB2074, SB411, SB3025, SB2934, SB2567, SB2125, SB3238, SB2367, SB2599, SB3007, SB2001, SB2756, SB3029

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, injury recovery, employment services, return to work, commercial driving, driver's license

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• remove the requirement to prevent physical contact between wild deer and farm deer, but removes the penalties
• Removing the potential penalty of revocation in particular would leave little to no consequent consequences
• all farm deer regulations since the consequences for non-compliance would be limited to monetary penalties
• all farm deer regulations since the consequences for non-compliance would be limited to monetary penalties
• all farm deer regulations since the consequences for non-compliance would be limited to monetary penalties

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 40, authored by Representative Burkel, was heard and laid over. The bill would remove the statutory requirement that farmed deer/elk facilities maintain a physical barrier preventing contact with wild deer, and it would also strike language allowing revocation of registration and seizure/destruction of animals for fencing or escape violations. Burkel argued the current law is unfair to deer farmers, treats them differently than other livestock producers, and amounts to a regulatory taking of a legal agricultural enterprise. Supporters from the Minnesota Elk Breeders Association and Minnesota Deer Farmers Association said the 2023 secondary-fence requirement is expensive, difficult to implement on long-established properties, and has pushed some breeders out of the industry. They described costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, said the DNR’s guidance is case-by-case and unclear, and argued that the penalty structure is too harsh for what they view as minor or unavoidable escape incidents. One testifier said the industry is being driven out of business and that the state should help pay for the fencing if it remains required. The DNR opposed the bill. Its enforcement representative said the physical-contact barrier is intended to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease transmission and that removing penalties would leave little incentive for compliance. He said the agency continues to work with the roughly 10 noncompliant whitetail farms and that the DNR provides case-by-case review because farm topography varies. In committee questions, members discussed whether wild deer commonly travel along fence lines, whether ear-tagged deer have been found, and whether there is a standard approved fence design; the DNR said there is no single standard fence, only suggestions and review. Representative Burkel closed by reiterating his support for the bill and the committee then laid it over.

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• This amendment provides increased penalties under reckless boating rather than careless boating.
• and that $500 fine in situations where a non-criminal infraction results in a crash has the same penalty
• It's just a little bit odd that some of the penalties that we might suffer if we're breaking the law
• Should I focus on solutions, true accountability through stronger penalties for those who violate the
• It provides penalties and requires law enforcement officers to note the type of wireless device used

Summary: The Transportation Committee met and considered a series of bills, beginning with SB 266, which would exempt sales and use tax on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft sold from manufacturers to operators. Senator Harold said the measure is intended to help Florida attract an advanced air mobility industry and create jobs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of EVTOL aircraft and excluding drones, then reported the bill favorably. SB 350, by Senator DeSigley, was also reported favorably after a minor amendment; it allows local governments to permit vehicles to travel slowly on flooded streets without being treated as unlawfully impeding traffic. Supporters from the Florida PBA and Florida League of Cities waived in support. The committee next approved SB 706, designating part of U.S. 92/Gandy Boulevard as the Senator James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway. SB 628, Lucy’s Law, was heard with extensive emotional testimony from Lucy Fernandez’s parents and others. The bill strengthens boating safety by increasing penalties for reckless boating, requiring boating safety education after certain violations, and aligning some boating penalties more closely with motor vehicle laws. A substitute amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 872, dealing with county and municipal price controls for the removal and storage of electric vehicles, was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from towing industry representatives about the added costs and storage constraints posed by damaged EVs; the Florida Insurance Council spoke in opposition. The committee then approved SB 650, which expands hazardous walking condition criteria for elementary school students to include walkways along freeways, ramps, and interchanges, regardless of speed limit. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated substantial testimony from safety advocates and families affected by distracted driving; it would rename Florida’s texting law as a hands-free driving law and prohibit handheld use of wireless devices while driving. The committee also passed SB 994, increasing driver education requirements for standard and learner’s licenses, and SB 662, designating a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street. Several senators recorded affirmative votes on bills after the roll calls, and the meeting adjourned after all listed measures were reported favorably.

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• the crime of unlawful carrying of a firearm while trafficking a controlled substance, providing penalties
• . carrying of a firearm while trafficking a controlled substance, providing penalties.
• action to also include the monetary amount charged to the client for the civil action, providing penalties
• Providing penalties.
• health care authority to implement and administer the Hospital Price Transparency Act, providing penalties

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• We don't know if they were inebriated on the House floor, but certainly we know that the penalty should
• We don't know if they were inebriated on the House floor, but certainly we know that the penalty should
• 04:54.560> the floor, but certainly we know that the floor, but certainly we know that the penalty
• 55.160> be<00:04:55.280> more<00:04:55.440> than<00:04:55.560> removing penalty
• should be more than removing penalty should be more than removing them<00:04:56.080> from<00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Current law outlines the penalties for individuals practicing engineering without a license.
• These penalties include denial of future application for licensure and an administrative fee not to exceed
• There's a lot of people practicing without a professional license, and the penalties should be stricter
• I just wanted to know when you say increase in penalties, how much of an increase?
• of the records and that the disclosure of such records is prohibited by law and carries criminal penalties

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and reported favorably several bills. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; Senator Sharif asked about restitution for victims, and the sponsor said the bill does not create a reimbursement mechanism. CS/SB 576 would create a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing support, grant access, and data-sharing requirements; local government and cybersecurity groups waived in support. CS/SB 1078 would establish transition procedures between gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and access to agency records under a signed confidentiality agreement. The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 314 on payment stablecoin issuers, CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations and security rules, CS/SB 1614 giving JAC/LAC-related audit findings more enforcement effect for local governments seeking state funds, SB 990 authorizing protective cell captive insurance companies, SB 1588 beginning implementation of the prior gold-and-silver legal tender law, CS/SB 1440 adding cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, and CS/SB 1568 creating a stablecoin pilot program for DFS fee payments. Several bills had support testimony from state agencies and industry groups, and some included technical or guardrail amendments that were adopted without objection. The committee also received a budget overview highlighting major funding items, including more than $350 million for Florida Forever, $738 million for Everglades restoration, more than $500 million for water quality projects outside the Everglades, $60 million for Farmers Feeding Florida, and more than $250 million for citrus recovery. Members asked questions about school lunch funding, state park improvements, land acquisition, water quality funding, gaming enforcement offices, and staffing for PERC. After the bills and budget discussion, members recorded a few affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• > report Later on December 14th, 2021, Attorney Cuchia submitted a sworn declaration under penalty
• When you have unethical attorneys like Elizabeth Cuchia on the island of Maui who lie under penalty of
• /c><00:05:23.280> lie<00:05:23.600> under<00:05:23.759> the<00:05:23.919> penalty
• island of Maui who lie under the penalty island of Maui who lie under the penalty of<00:05:24.400

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in a room change and first considered two judicial confirmations. It recommended consent for Governor’s Message 767, confirming Kanoi A.D. Jackson as circuit court judge for the Third Circuit (Hawaii County) for a 10-year term, and the motion was adopted with members voting aye and some members excused. The committee then recommended consent for Judicial Communication 28, confirming Sonia H. Toma as district family court judge for the Second Circuit (Maui County) for a 6-year term. The chair noted prior concerns about the nominee, but said staff reviewed court records and found nothing problematic; the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously among those present. After a brief recess, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 55, which asks the judiciary to convene a working group to study the effectiveness of existing laws on domestic violence, temporary restraining orders, protective orders, and harassment by stalking in preventing continued abuse and harassment. Testimony was generally supportive. The Office of the Public Defender asked to be included on the working group and requested representation from the Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence also supported including public defenders and said the effort needs funding to be effective. Other testimony emphasized survivor experiences, privacy concerns, and the need for broader research and protections for injured parties. The chair recommended passing HCR 55 with amendments to include the public defender and a representative from the Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, to allow the judiciary authority to add other participants, and to make additional text changes including removing redundant language. The committee voted to adopt the amended recommendation, and the resolution passed with members voting aye and some excused.

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• The reason that we came up with this idea is death penalty cases are the most expensive category of cases
• So today, I have 10 death penalty attorneys who are first-chair certified.
• And that doesn't account for the additional death penalty attorneys who would be trained by trying these
• And that doesn't account for the additional death penalty attorneys who would be trained by trying these

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 762 on offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment that removed a one-year sunset and a reporting requirement to the legislature. Senator Martin and regional counsel Itan Emotin explained that the bill would allow regional counsel offices to handle certain capital conflict cases, with the goal of reducing very high defense costs while maintaining adequate representation. After questions about whether referrals would be optional, compensation, and possible impacts on quality of defense, the committee reported CS for SB 762 favorably by a 9-1 vote. The committee then considered two uncontested local claims bills. SB 16, relating to relief of Heroberto A. Sanchez Mayan by the City of St. Petersburg, described serious injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport by police; counsel for the claimant appeared in support. President Gates spoke against the claims-bill process but said he would support the victim if the bill’s passage were in doubt. The bill was reported favorably 9-1. SB 14, relating to relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County, involved a pedestrian struck by a county bus; the county had admitted fault and settled the case. The bill was reported favorably 9-1, and SB 24, a $500,000 settlement for Lourdes and Edward Latour against Miami-Dade County, was also reported favorably 9-1. Finally, the committee took up SB 208 on land use and development regulations. Senator McLean presented a negotiated strike-all amendment that would make development application fees more transparent and cost-based, tie them to direct and reasonable indirect review costs, and set subjective compatibility standards for residential projects, with carve-outs for PUDs, master plan communities, and historic districts. Multiple stakeholders appeared or waived in support, including 1,000 Friends of Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, AARP, counties, cities, and planning and conservation groups. The amendment was adopted, and CS for SB 208 was reported favorably 10-0. The committee then adjourned after recording Senator DeSigley’s vote on SB 762.

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• The reason that we came up with this idea is death penalty cases are the most expensive category of cases
• So today, I have 10 death penalty attorneys who are first-chair certified.
• And that doesn't account for the additional death penalty attorneys who would be trained by trying these
• And that doesn't account for the additional death penalty attorneys who would be trained by trying these

Bills: S0014, S0016, S0024, S0208, S0762

Keywords: negligence, settlement, police conduct, municipal liability, personal injury, compensation, injuries, Miami-Dade County, land use, development regulations, local government, application fees, affordable housing, zoning, residential construction, criminal defense, legal representation, death penalty, indigent defense, regional counsel

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 762, which was amended by a strike-all to remove a one-year sunset and delete a reporting requirement to the Legislature. The bill would allow offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel to take on certain capital cases from outside their region on an optional basis, with supporters saying it could save money and use existing in-house death penalty expertise. After testimony from Senator Martin and the Second Region’s regional counsel, the committee reported CS/SB 762 favorably. The committee also considered three local claims bills. SB 16, relating to relief for Heriberto A. Sanchez Mayan by the City of St. Petersburg, described severe injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport; the claimant’s counsel supported the bill, while President Gaetz spoke against the claims-bill process generally and voted no. The bill passed 9-1 and was reported favorably. SB 14, for Jose Correa against Miami-Dade County, involved injuries from a bus-pedestrian collision and was supported by the claimant and county; it passed 9-1 and was reported favorably. SB 24, for Lourdes and Edward Latour against Miami-Dade County, was an uncontested $500,000 settlement bill and passed unanimously. Finally, the committee took up SB 208 on land use and development regulations. A late-filed strike-all amendment, described as a negotiated compromise, would make development application fees transparent and cost-based, tie them to direct and reasonable indirect review costs, and set subjective compatibility standards for residential projects, with carve-outs for PUDs, master planned communities, and historic districts. Multiple local government, planning, environmental, and business groups appeared in support. The amendment was adopted, and the committee then reported CS/SB 208 favorably on a 10-0 vote.

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• And uh so this bill would seek to increase the penalty to a felony.
• establishes meaningful penalties, which establishes meaningful penalties, which you<02:10:05.360
• > harmful also enhances penalties for harmful also enhances penalties for harmful disclosures,
• And the penalty for disclosure of the Safe at Home data, the increased penalty, comes into play when
• <02:52:16.560> instance<02:52:16.960> to penalty in this particular instance to penalty

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The scope is the same, and so the penalties are the same as well.
• Um, the scope is the same, and so the penalties are the same as well.
• <02:26:45.359> for administr administration penalties for administr administration penalties
• And Senator Papus, the penalties fee.
• , $600,000 a year in fees and penalties, $600,000 a year in fees and penalties, but<02:55:38.399>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And it's changed to a class misdemeanor to lower the penalty. Lowering the penalty.
• It just changes the penalty.
• So, I don't just changes the penalty.
• So this is just the penalty. penalty. penalty.
• And I think the penalties are police.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <01:21:21.719> up Klein has in his bill civil penalty up Klein has in his bill civil penalty
• I'm not sure if we need a penalty, which is why putting these two amendments out.
• The committee thinks penalties are necessary if we did the misdemeanor.
• and a civil penalty, it doesn't matter if you have the criminal omitted or not; the civil penalty would
• and a civil penalty, it doesn't matter if you have the criminal omitted or not; the civil penalty would

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:29:32.119> will implementing these penalties will implementing these penalties will prevent
• <01:29:39.639> showing<01:29:40.639> uh penalties showing uh penalties showing uh sorry
• states that have implemented penalties states that have implemented penalties showing<01:29:47.960
• <01:31:37.760> that about civil and criminal penalties that about civil and criminal penalties
• false reports in states with penalties false reports in states with penalties or<01:34:09.119>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We've also added some um information, some provisions for penalties.
• <00:03:27.960> and amendment related to penalties and amendment related to penalties and claims
• . penalties. penalties.
• penalty? penalty?
• can you can you explain that penalty can you can you explain that penalty provision<01:27:33.680

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're talking about paint at the moment, but I'm not entirely sure what the penalties might look like
• Representative Heintzeman, there is no reference to another statute for penalty in it, but I will go
• Until there's some kind of clarification on what that penalty would actually look like, I would be a
• if someone were to have made the penalty if someone were to have made a<00:58:06.240> mistake
• I'm not entirely sure what the penalties I'm not entirely sure what the penalties might<00:58:22.720

Bills: HF737, HF247, HF325, HF1330

Keywords: lead, cadmium, consumer products, safety regulation, retail restrictions, motor sports, nonoxygenated gasoline, fuel regulations, storage requirements, racing events, HF325, flavored nitrous oxide, nitrous oxide, whippets, laughing gas, retail sales, consumer protection, misdemeanor, commerce, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F

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• >> Through you, Madam President, yes, there are penalties.
• >> Through you, Madam President, yes, there are penalties.
• >> Through you, Madam President, yes, there are penalties.
• The penalty could be $1,000 for that, is that what we're saying?
• >> Through you, Madam President, yes, there are penalties.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar. The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family. Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.

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• a state employee, increasing the penalty to a felony.
• <00:25:23.880> increase uh because there's a a penalty increase uh because there's a a penalty
• As I look at line 1.2 of the A2, we increased the penalties to 750.
• So is<01:31:59.200> this<01:31:59.440> penalty<01:31:59.960> assessed is this penalty
• If the court determines that they did so without sufficient basis, there would be a penalty.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This imposes a civil penalty.
• The bill changes the penalty for obstructing a highway.
• penalty penalty uh<01:08:37.080> uh<01:08:37.199> Mr<01:08:37.440> bur<01:08:37.839
• Right now, the penalty for public nuisance is a misdemeanor.
• Right now, the penalty for public nuisance is a misdemeanor.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This bill carries severe criminal penalties.
• Civilly, the DMHC may impose a penalty of $25,000 per violation.
• The penalties for being wrong are steep enough to discourage the DA from action.
• And so there is concern about penalties and the cost of penalties.
• And so there is concern about penalties and the cost of penalties. and There is concern about penalties

Keywords: 987, senate, all