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• It will be implemented under the authority of the secretary, later approved by the Louisiana Wildlife
• The one down in Harrison County near the coast, that is a sample size of one, and it appeared to also
• Is that a similar relationship in Mississippi where your ag department has authority over pens versus
• If they are strictly exotic, we have no authority within them. They are livestock.
• We flew one-mile transects from the coast to the Tennessee line, and in other words, about a feeder per

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call, adoption of the agenda, and approval of the prior minutes. The main presentation was from Julie Grenwald of Louisiana Hunters for the Hungry, who described the nonprofit’s protein donation programs, including freezer clean-out days, deer and fish processing partnerships, and a paused feral hog donation program that had collected about 3,500 hogs and 137,000 pounds of pork before funding ran short. She said the group has donated roughly 300,000 pounds of protein over two years, works with food banks and local agencies, and is protected under Louisiana’s Good Samaritan Law. Members asked about processor locations, exotic species, signage, sponsorships, and whether the program could expand to other invasive species or mobile drop-off options; Grenwald said expansion is possible if processors and funding are available. The task force then received a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries update from Jonathan Bordelon on chronic wasting disease testing. He reported more than 2,800 samples collected and over 2,300 results returned, with nine positives total: eight in Tensas Parish and one confirmed in Concordia Parish on Richard K. Yancey WMA, which triggered preparation of an emergency declaration and future rulemaking to adjust the control area. He said harvest and sampling remain near record levels, most samples are voluntary, and the agency continues to monitor symptomatic deer reports and public submissions. The final major presentation was from William McKinley of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, who gave a detailed overview of Mississippi’s CWD response. He said Mississippi has 529 detections across 18 counties, with prevalence rising from about one in 500 samples to about one in 80 statewide, and much higher in some counties. He described Mississippi’s surveillance system, targeted tags within three miles of positives, environmental sampling, feeder bans in CWD zones, and research showing contamination at feeders and in scrapes. He also discussed possible multiple strains, including one linked to the Wisconsin whitetail strain and another around Vicksburg/Issaquena, and said the disease appears to be expanding about 3.5 miles per year. Members asked about high-fence enclosures, live deer movement restrictions, baiting and feeding rules, hunter participation, and whether Louisiana should develop similar environmental testing capacity; no votes were taken on these issues, but members discussed possible future legislative or budget action.

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• Glenn served 16 years on the Glen Coast Silver Lake School Board, where you worked tirelessly to improve
• Glenn served 16 years on the Glen Coast Silver Lake School Board, where you worked tirelessly to improve
• Glenn served 16 years on the Glen Coast Silver Lake School Board, where you worked tirelessly to improve
• So the percent of units authorized being built was around the same as historic.
• It's a give or take 80% of units authorized built, so it's really on the authorization side where we're

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have authority to do what the statute mandates.
• So we get those types of complaints, and that’s the authority and the mandate we have.
• We don’t have the authority to intervene. Okay, thank you. Representative Pierson, Dr.
• So I guess my next question is for our chairman, the author of the bill.
• Coast Guard counter-narcotics unit.

Bills: HB5

Keywords: hemp, cannabinoids, regulation, occupational licenses, consumable products, marketing, criminal offenses, labeling requirements, health and safety, 997, house, all

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• House Bill 364, an act relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members.
• Pleasure Ridge Park, Shepherdsville, Zoneton, Lexington, Fayette County, the Kentucky Air National Guard
• ,<00:19:02.720><c> Mount</c><00:19:03.120><c> Washington,</c><00:19:03.919><c> Nicholls,</c> Guard, Mount
• Washington, Nicholls, Guard, Mount Washington, Nicholls, Lebanon<00:19:05.360><c> Junction,</c><00:19
• Similarly, the Louisville Metro Police Department and the Louisville Airport Authority Police Department

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 00:55 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 11:09 Motion to Act on HR 21 15:13 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 23:52 ConC and Rules Report 29:29 Adjournment 31:04, 958, all

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• Under the current statute, the school marshal are authorized to carry firearms in two ways.
• In Allen ISD, a security guard left his gun in a faculty restroom.
• In Bryan ISD, a security guard left their duty belt in a nurse's bathroom.
• In Arlington ISD, a security guard left their duty belt in a school bathroom.
• Then they have the same arrest authority as another police officer. Okay.

Bills: HB259, HB259, HB 1128, HB1337, HB1506, HB1794, HB2215, HB2470, HB2771, HB2882, HB2993, HB3053, HB3428, HB3669, HB3789, HB3924, HB4201, HB4675

Keywords: redistricting, Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission, Texas Legislature, elections, district boundaries, voter representation, healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical expenses, access to care, affordability, legislation, firearms, penal code, regulation, short-barrel firearms, ammunition, gun control, public safety

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• But even lacking the clarity around the jurisdictions of authority and the Department of Revenue's role
• , that's currently in the... ...jurisdictions of authority and the Department of Revenue's role that's
• It has the authority to make loans or deposits with mortgage lenders for the purpose of making mortgage
• We ask you to please authorize the Ninth Superior Court Judge for Yakima County so we can right-size
• We ask you to please authorize the Ninth Superior Court Judge for Yakima County so we can right-size

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on a series of housing, education, workforce, and court-related bills. On Substitute Senate Bill 5884, staff described changes to a sales and use tax deferral for redeveloping vacant or underused land into affordable housing, including broader eligible property definitions and lower affordability thresholds in designated areas. Testimony was mixed: builders opposed language they feared could encourage project labor agreements, while Spokane and Kent representatives supported the bill but asked for flexibility on affordability mix requirements. On Senate Bill 6256, which expands a property tax exemption for nonprofit low-income rental housing to include certain co-located community uses during construction and extends the pre-construction exemption period, testimony was strongly supportive from housing nonprofits and local housing partners, with questions focused on clawback provisions. The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 6027, which expands allowable uses of local housing and supportive housing sales tax revenue, adjusts a REET exemption timeline, broadens emergency housing definitions, and changes use of the Affordable Housing for All account. County, housing, and nonprofit witnesses said the bill would help preserve housing and services amid federal funding uncertainty, though Snohomish County asked for an amendment to allow rental assistance. Substitute Senate Bill 6018 would revise the Housing Finance Commission’s authority, including direct lending and bond counsel terms; commission staff said it would modernize outdated restrictions and improve financing flexibility. Substitute Senate Bill 6028 would create a revolving loan fund for mixed-income homeownership projects; supporters said it would help smaller infill projects pencil, while staff noted the loans would be subordinate and carry some risk. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 6275 on the community reinvestment program, which would require periodic plan updates, reporting, and a WSIPP study, while also expressing legislative intent to continue at least $100 million annually in the account. Advocates, workforce groups, legal aid providers, and small business owners testified that the program supports communities harmed by past disinvestment and should be made permanent and more accountable. Substitute Senate Bill 5961 would move the Imagination Library program from DCYF to OSPI; early literacy advocates and local partners supported the transfer as better aligned with school readiness. Substitute Senate Bill 5969 would integrate IEP transition plans with high school and beyond plans, and a prior critic said amendments addressed her concerns. Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292 would shift PFML premium rate-setting to the annual actuarial report and raise the reserve target; labor and industry witnesses supported the change, while a policy group opposed the program’s costs. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5868 to add one superior court judge each in Skagit and Yakima counties. Judges and county officials testified that caseloads, population growth, and backlogs justify the additions, and county leaders said they had already budgeted for their share. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5827 would allow service members to use pre-discharge certification to claim veterans’ civil service preference; the sponsor said it would solve a timing problem for transitioning service members. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the transcript, as the meeting consisted of bill briefings and public testimony.

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• </c><00:43:40.880><c> And</c> sands away from the Kahuna coast.
• And sands away from the Kahuna coast.
• Wouldn't the county can authorize that.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several shoreline easement resolutions and a water-supply study resolution. For the easement measures, the Department of Land and Natural Resources supported each item, and testimony also came from affected landowners and community members. Members asked about why some easements were granted gratis to public agencies, with DLNR explaining that those cases involved public infrastructure such as stormwater management and did not require bonds or rent. For private properties, DLNR described the standard process of monthly rent during the legislative approval gap, followed by a one-time appraised payment for a 25-year easement once the appraisal is completed. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on shoreline erosion and whether hardened shoreline structures or seawalls were contributing to beach loss. On one measure, DLNR explained that a large sandbag shoreline structure was tied to a nearby boat harbor that had altered sand movement over time, causing flanking erosion on adjacent unarmored property. On another, DLNR said a wall built under a valid 1960s permit was originally a boundary or landscaping wall, but now functions as a seawall as the shoreline has migrated landward. Members raised concerns about fairness, public beach access, and whether adjacent owners should share costs, and DLNR responded that shoreline matters are handled parcel by parcel under existing statute. The committee also heard support for a resolution creating a task force or study on desalination. DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management supported the intent but asked for more time to complete a comprehensive report, noting the work would require substantial staffing and coordination. The Board of Water Supply and CARES also testified in support, with CARES emphasizing future water-supply needs, cultural and historic preservation concerns, and the importance of coordinating with other agencies. DLNR said it would rely on existing studies and work with county agencies and the Department of Health. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• So whatever guard whales we can establish, I think, is beneficial.
• Well, I want to thank the author for her work here. I think, Okay.
• Well, I want to thank the author for her work here.
• I want to compliment the author and the Chair.
• I hope you do the same thing to engage with our authors.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Empower them, Lord, not merely with authority, but with godly convictions.
• Don't we also have the constitutional authority? Senate to adopt this map.
• Don't we also have the constitutional authority as an institution to consider this map and just reject
• There's no districts that go from the east coast to the west coast. So how is that compact?
• It is now in our hands, and we have the authority to accept it, to reject it, or to amend it.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But, you know, the authorizing legislation didn’t send us in the direction of trying to boil the ocean
• leading to investment in both urban areas such as Los Angeles and rural regions such as the Redwood Coast
• In the Central Coast, or North Central Coast, a collaboration with three of the arts councils in San

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Arts held an informational hearing on California’s first sector-specific creative economy strategic plan, “California’s Future Is Creative,” developed under AB 127 and related legislation. Chair Allen framed the plan as a response to California’s large but vulnerable creative economy, citing workforce losses, federal funding headwinds, and the need to support artists, cultural organizations, public media, museums, cultural districts, and film/TV production. He also highlighted budget asks including support for California Humanities, museums, public media, cultural districts, a post-production incentive proposal (AB 2319), and funding to implement the strategic plan. California Arts Council Director Danielle Brazel, Institute for the Future’s Rachel Hatch, CDE’s Allison Frenzel, and CWDB’s Michael Weoff described the planning process, which included a 30-plus-member work group, interagency coordination, and a phased approach from framework development to implementation and evaluation. They identified major forces shaping the sector over the next decade, including AI, climate disruption, affordability, access to capital, and social cohesion, and outlined six action areas: workforce preparation, business stabilization, cultural identity/tourism, cross-sector incentives, ROI/data tracking, and state capacity/infrastructure. Members and panelists repeatedly emphasized that the plan must be resourced and integrated across agencies rather than left siloed. A second panel of practitioners and advocates focused on workforce pathways and local implementation. Ricarlo Handy described the Handy Foundation’s registered apprenticeship pipeline into film and TV jobs and argued that current data systems undercount gig, 1099, and LLC-based creative work. Joanna Reynolds discussed Arts for LA’s Creative Jobs Collective, which aims to create 10,000 living-wage creative jobs in Los Angeles County by 2030, while Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez urged embedding artists in health, aging, and behavioral health systems as community problem-solvers. Roxanne Messina Kaptur spoke about the need to normalize arts careers and expand residency and school-based models. Senator Rubio, who joined later, shared her own arts and teaching background, supported arts access in schools and small theaters, and raised concerns about AI, asking how schools and educators can adapt. In the final panel, Rebecca Ratzkin reported on 26 statewide town halls with more than 1,100 attendees, which confirmed support for the plan but also highlighted needs for better information access, new financial models, stronger definitions and data, and more partnerships. Julie Baker of California for the Arts and California Arts Advocates urged sustained public funding, saying the plan is actionable only if the Legislature and administration provide resources, including increased California Arts Council funding and support for implementation. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with calls for continued legislative and cross-agency collaboration.

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• I understand what is trying to happen here and I appreciate the authors for, you know, trying to have
• Mo's bill uh to ensure there's guard Mo's bill uh to ensure there's guard rails<00:04:42.639><c> and<
• </c><00:05:20.639><c> for</c><00:05:20.800><c> for,</c><00:05:21.360><c> you</c> appreciate the authors
• for for, you appreciate the authors for for, you know,<00:05:22.160><c> trying</c><00:05:22.400><c>
• . authorization. authorization.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This amendment will allow CDDs to operate as regulatory authority enforce their deed restrictions in
• It does not eliminate local government authority.
• It simply makes clear where that authority must be evaluated and, if necessary, limited.
• Chairman, the bill before you restores normal land use authority and flexibility of counties...
• to coast.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up a broad agenda of local government, land use, housing, and public notice bills. It reported favorably SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 1180 creating a recall process for community development district board members and adding related CDD provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, CS/SB 380 expanding options for publishing legal notices, SB 962 clarifying that the Live Local zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture farms and farm operations, SB 1444 on state preemption involving religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting issues, SB 218 narrowing hurricane-related land-use protections to affected counties, SB 1020 regulating chickee huts, and SB 1434 creating a redevelopment framework for environmentally impacted parcels in certain urban counties. Several of these bills were amended before passage, including SB 1180, SB 380, and SB 948. Testimony was mixed on the more controversial measures. Supporters of SB 984 said the bill clarifies benefits for firefighters diagnosed with occupational cancer. On SB 380, the Florida Press Association and Common Cause opposed shifting legal notices away from newspapers and warned that publication would become more fragmented and harder to find, while the sponsor argued the bill would save money and reflect digital practices. SB 1444 drew support from Florida Family Voice on religious freedom grounds, but the Florida League of Cities and Florida Association of Counties warned that the bill was broad, undefined in places, and could create unintended consequences for local zoning, parking, and permitting. SB 1434 on redevelopment of environmentally impacted land drew support from housing advocates but opposition from counties and cities, which said it would bypass local development review and could allow overdevelopment. The committee also heard substantial testimony on SB 948, which would create a statewide framework for starter-home and lot-split regulations in residential areas. Supporters, including housing advocates, a Gainesville city commissioner, and an urban economist, said local regulations have constrained housing supply and that the bill would help produce more starter homes. Opponents, including the Florida Association of Counties, 1,000 Friends of Florida, and the Florida League of Cities, argued it would function as a statewide zoning code, reduce local planning authority, and create infrastructure and litigation concerns. The bill was amended and then laid over for further consideration after extensive debate and public comment.

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• welcoming our presenters this morning: Michelle Needham, Chief Policy Officer with the Health Care Authority
• ; Ross Florey, the Cost Board and Commission's Director with the Health Care Authority; and Dr.
• For the record, Michelle Needham, Chief Policy Officer for Health Care Authority.
• So it includes health care agencies like the Health Care Authority.
• So it includes health care agencies like the Health Care Authority, Health Benefit Exchange, Office of

Bills: SB5877, SB5967

Keywords: anesthesiology, medical personnel, surcharges, licensing, healthcare regulations, preventive services, state authority, healthcare access, insurance coverage, public health, 904, all

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• Do we have the authorities to be able to accomplish that now?
• I think we do have the authorities, Senator. Thank you. Mr.
• with civilian authorities on airspace.
• I authored bipartisan language with Senator Merkley.
• After it's been authorized and fully funded, it still has not been stood up.

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• </c><02:31:58.479><c> by</c> that have not been authorized by that have not been authorized by Congress
• I am one The president has sent the National Guard into various places.
• </c> cooperate with the local authorities cooperate with the local authorities with<02:41:15.680><c>
• </c><02:59:43.439><c> in</c> We've got to take back the authority in We've got to take back the authority
• </c> his life by standing on the authority his life by standing on the authority vested vested vested

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So we do have the authority to do this. And, you know...
• This is specific statutory authority that's been on the books since 1996.
• to nearly every commander in the Idaho National Guard.
• these problems by untying the reduction-of-rank authority from the promotion authority.
• It will help in our Idaho National Guard.

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from March 6 and March 9, then advanced two gubernatorial appointments to the State Building Authority: Nicholas Gouho and Todd Christensen, both with recommendations for confirmation. It also introduced RS 33670 on community schools, RS 33719 on sewer district rate regulation, and RS 33722 related to a presidential primary and down-ballot races. Senate Bill 1376, dealing with online candidate filing and shifting local filing/reporting to county clerks, was supported by the Secretary of State’s office and sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Concurrent Resolution 29, which sought to designate the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terrorist organizations. The sponsor argued the resolution would help guide future state policy, while some senators raised concerns about the strength of the claims and the need for more research. Despite those concerns, the resolution was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 659, requiring local law enforcement to apply for available ICE 287(g) agreements and publicly explain any refusal, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor and supporters said it would improve coordination, transparency, and public safety, while sheriffs, police chiefs, and several citizens argued it would undermine local control, add costs, and strain trust with immigrant communities. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order for possible amendment failed 4-5, and the committee then voted 5-4 to hold the bill in committee. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1356, which would make Ada County Highway District elections partisan and countywide rather than district-based. The sponsor said countywide elections would better reflect countywide transportation needs, while numerous residents, advocacy groups, and ACHD representatives opposed the bill as unnecessary politicization that would dilute local representation and increase campaign costs. The transcript ends during continued testimony against the bill, with no final committee action shown.

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• Um but bit of higher authorization.
• </c><00:28:18.559><c> will</c> um additional bond authorizations will um additional bond authorizations
• Uh, North Coast came and North Coast operates the line on the easterly side of the state from a junction
• We worked with North Coast in administering that.
• We worked with North Coast in administering that.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So putting aside any other provision, is that usurping the authority of JFAC and our decision-making
• I think this enhances your authority because at the very end of the bill, it gives you full license to
• , but then you go back and say, well, JFAC does have the authority.
• He was in the Idaho National Guard and he was assigned to the Baghdad airport for a period of time.
• He was in the Idaho National Guard. He was assigned to the Baghdad airport for a period of time.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard presentation of Senate Bill 1252 by Senator Dan Foreman, the “ROGUE Act” (Restraint of Government Uncontrolled Expansion). The bill would limit annual increases in state agencies’ maintenance budgets to the average CPI-U increase for the western U.S., while allowing exceptions for exigent circumstances, federally mandated costs, and operational needs. Foreman said the bill was intended as a flexible statement of budget discipline, coordinated with JFAC leadership and LSO staff, and not to interfere with appropriations authority. Committee members raised concerns about how the bill would interact with employee compensation, leases, statewide cost allocations, population growth, recession recovery, and the lack of a clear definition of “maintenance budget.” Several senators questioned whether the CPI measure was reliable or whether the bill was necessary if JFAC could already adjust budgets as needed. Foreman responded that the measure was meant as a target or guide, not a hard cap, and that JFAC would retain discretion to exceed it when necessary. No vote was taken. The chair and several members said the concept was interesting but not yet ready to move forward, suggesting more work was needed on the definition of maintenance budget and the bill’s practical effects. The committee then adjourned after thanking Senator Foreman for the presentation.

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• a bill myself, Brett McGregor, Senator Rush, and Mayor Wu are also co-petitioners on, that would authorize
• a bill myself, Brett McGregor, Senator Rush, and Mayor Wu are also co-petitioners on, that would authorize
• And now is the time to do this because South Coast Rail is full.
• And thirdly, H. 3723, which has to do with regional transit authorities.
• and the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, which has unfortunately meant that for many, many years

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of transportation bills focused on rural microtransit, commuter rail fares and service, rail electrification, climate alignment, and safety. Several speakers supported H. 4054 and related microtransit proposals, arguing that rural communities need stable, permanent funding for services like the Tri-Town Connector and Quaboag Connector, which have strong ridership, high satisfaction, and measurable economic and health benefits. Testimony also supported a commission bill to study microtransit funding and definitions, with witnesses emphasizing that current grant programs are helpful but short-term and insufficient for long-term service planning. A major theme was commuter rail equity and expansion. Boston-area officials and advocates backed bills to make all Boston commuter rail stations Zone 1A, citing large fare disparities between nearby stations in Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Readville. Related testimony supported studying an Orange Line extension from Forest Hills to Roslindale Square and expanding The Ride to Foxborough, as well as restoring commuter rail service to Cape Cod via Middleborough to Buzzards Bay and beyond. Speakers said these projects would improve access, reduce car dependence, and better serve neighborhoods and regions that currently face limited rapid transit options. Multiple panels urged action on electrification and climate-focused transportation planning, including H. 3726, the Freedom to Move Act, and bills to electrify commuter rail, buses, school buses, and public fleets. Advocates from environmental, transit, and public health groups said transportation is the state’s largest emissions source and argued that statutory goals, coordinated planning, and streamlined permitting are needed to speed decarbonization while improving safety, affordability, and reliability. The committee also heard support for a bill to streamline rail electrification permitting, a bill to exempt certain transit projects from MEPA review, and a bill to improve commuter rail pedestrian safety with gates, fencing, and warning devices at at-grade crossings. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• This amendment will allow CDDs to operate as a regulatory authority and enforce their deed restrictions
• It does not eliminate local government authority.
• It simply makes clear where that authority must be evaluated and, if necessary, limited.
• All of this directly conflicts with the legislative authority, given the Set forth in the bill.
• to coast.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.