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• of the Florida House of Representatives, by virtue of the authority vested in us by Article III, Section
• to Article III, Section 3(c), Florida Constitution, and Section 11.01, Florida Statutes, at the Capitol
• Section 2.
• Section 3, that the committees and subcommittees of either house of the Legislature are authorized to
• I appreciate that because it was pretty devastating on its face from that 2802 section of 5001.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer focused on Holocaust remembrance and a warning against antisemitism, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was convened to consider immigration-related legislation and appropriations to support coordination with federal immigration enforcement, including a chief immigration officer, restrictions on benefits for undocumented immigrants, voting-related offenses, penalties for removed aliens who re-enter, bail and detention considerations, ID requirements, and support for local law enforcement. Senate Bill 2B on immigration was filed and placed on the special order calendar for the next day, with an amendment deadline set after the Appropriations Committee meeting. The Senate then took up veto overrides on House Bill 5001 from the 2024 regular session, which is the General Appropriations Act. Members discussed the governor’s vetoes of legislative support and transparency-related funding, including IT systems, research, oversight, and Florida Channel services. Senator Pizzo objected to waiving Rules on one item and argued the chamber should also address broader cuts, including arts funding, while the Rules Chair said the items under consideration were limited to support services and that broader funding concerns could be addressed separately. The Senate voted to override line item 2802, funding legislative support services, by 35 yeas and 1 name, and line item 2803, also for legislative support services, by 36 yeas and 1 nay, both passing by the required two-thirds vote. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning.

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• So it says in here that we would be going to Section 5 of this act.
• What does Section 5 tell us exactly? Thank you for the question.
• Section 5 starts on page 14, but the real language is on page 15.
• What does Section 5 tell us exactly? Thank you for the question.
• Section 5 starts on page 14, but the real language is on page 15.

Bills: HB1782, HB2293, HB3176, HB3544, HB3546, HB3619, HB4358

Keywords: artificial intelligence, education reform, innovation, funding, advisory council, broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development

Summary: The Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee considered several House bills focused on artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, broadband, and education technology. House Bill 3176 would create an Oklahoma Gas Artificial Intelligence and Space Research Hub under the Department of Commerce and a National Laboratory Development Program to help Oklahoma pursue federal research designations; members questioned the fiscal impact, public reporting, and agency placement, and the bill passed 7-1. House Bill 3544 would prohibit minors from accessing AI social companions and authorize civil penalties; supporters cited research and safety concerns, and it passed 8-0. House Bill 3619 would modernize state geographic data collection and mapping for census and boundary purposes; members raised concerns about county boundaries, costs, and possible impacts on property and taxation, and it passed 6-2. The committee also advanced House Bill 3546, which bars artificial intelligence and other non-human entities from being granted legal personhood under Oklahoma law, passing 8-0 without debate. House Bill 1782 would create an Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act with an advisory council and grant fund; members asked about funding formulas, membership, and dual office-holding, and it passed 8-0. House Bill 2293 would extend the Oklahoma Broadband Office sunset while requiring a wind-down plan and legislative review; members discussed the office’s consultation and termination process, and it passed 8-0. Finally, House Bill 4358 would limit screen time for pre-K through fifth grade students to one hour per school day. After questions about enforcement, classroom logistics, and special events, the author struck the title to continue working on the measure, and the bill passed 8-0. Throughout the meeting, members generally expressed support for the policy goals of the bills while flagging implementation, fiscal, and jurisdictional concerns.

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• The PED section is in there because some... Drivers at schools take place at public schools.
• So that's why the PED section is in there.
• Chapter 66, Section 1-4-14 to The personal information section to include some of the parts from the
• law, which would be, yeah, of Chapter 10, that's for this section.
• Same way with section—Mr. Chair? Representative Lundstrom, that's correct.

Keywords: 996, all

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• of Public Records Act, amending, repealing, and enacting Section of the NMSA 1978.
• an act relating to courts enacting the Public Expression Protection Act, enacting and repealing sections
• Amending, repealing, and enacting sections of the NMSA 1978.
• Terrazas (member_22659), and Dow (member_12870), an act relating to natural resources, amending sections
• , Onyonornu (questionable), and Hockman-Vejo (questionable), an act relating to health, amending sections

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• c> nine<01:16:23.199> are<01:16:23.440> about Sections 6, 8, and nine are about Sections
• And then section nine advisory group.
• Section seven is about removing barriers to licensure.
• going<01:18:08.960> to<01:18:09.040> let For section two, I'm going to let For section
• in this section of law? in this section of law?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• new um boat decal section of statute. new um boat decal section of statute.
• However, I can tell you that the penalties section in the compliance section in 42A already does allow
• However, I can tell you that the penalties section in the compliance section in 42A already does allow
• However, I can tell you that the penalties section in the compliance section in 42A already does allow
• However, I can tell you that the penalties section in the compliance section in 42A already does allow

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with introductions and a description of the day’s process: a full committee work session on four bills, with no public testimony, followed by caucus and then executive action. The first bill discussed was HB 113, concerning OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor. Representative Nab presented an amendment that would require a public hearing and Department of Transportation approval, modeled on procedures used in Coös and Grafton counties. Members discussed whether Windsor had already held a local vote or hearing, whether minutes from a town meeting existed, and whether the amendment truly preserved local control. A Windsor resident testified informally that the town had not taken a final vote and that the matter had been left to the state. Committee members also raised concerns about noise, dust, public safety, and the fact that the road in question would connect OHRVs on a state road rather than a trail system. The chair closed the work session on HB 113 and said the committee would return after caucus to vote on the bill and amendment. The committee then took up HB 595FN, relative to coastal resilience zones. Representative Nat said the bill addressed flooding concerns in both coastal and inland New Hampshire, but that the sponsor viewed it as too complex and had recommended breaking the issue into separate parts in future legislation. On that basis, Nat said it was appropriate to ITL the bill, and noted that the sponsor supported that course. No further discussion followed, and the work session was closed. Next was HB 629FN, funding the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams. Representative Darby explained that the original bill had proposed both a waterfront frontage tax and a $5 charge tied to boat registration, but that the amendment would replace the bill by removing the frontage tax, moving the $5 dam-maintenance fee to the boat decal section of statute, and changing the effective date to January 1, 2027. Darby said the larger fee had raised concerns about impacts on current-use property and enforcement, while the revised $5 fee would raise roughly $500,000 to $600,000 annually. Representative Dunn thanked Darby and said the Marine Trades Association supported the revised approach. A question was raised about whether the original prime sponsors supported the amendment; the chair said they were on board, and Darby added that the proposal reflected recommendations from a prior study committee. The committee then closed HB 629FN and opened SB 27FN, relative to dwellings over water. On SB 27FN, Representative Derby said he opposed the bill because it would take away public access rights and amounted to a one-off legislative solution for a private concern. Representative Donnelly asked how many similar structures might be affected and whether the Department of Environmental Services knew of other cases; DES responded that there was one other related case under settlement compliance and no other active cases with the same issue. In follow-up discussion, DES clarified that the proposal was not a shoreland 50-foot setback issue, but rather involved structures extending over public water. The discussion remained focused on the scope of the bill and its potential precedent-setting effect, with no vote taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Section two in the rule on the matter.
• Section three adds an annual $75.
• Section four then creates a 2026.
• And section five establishes reinstated.
• This the section isn't into effect.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um section 5A.
• Um<00:55:16.640> section<00:55:17.160> 5A. Um section 5A. Um section 5A.
• <00:55:35.440> five, subsection section five, subsection section five, the<00:55:37.160>
• So, we know that this particular section So, we know that this particular section section<01:12:
• authorized to enforce this section. authorized to enforce this section.

Keywords: 981, all

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• The measure would permit laws to be enacted to facilitate, safeguard, expand, or implement the section
• And if the section conflicted Held invalid would not affect the remaining provisions.
• And if this section conflicted with North Dakota law, this section would control.
• conflicted with North Dakota law, this section would control.
• That bill created the legislative districts that are currently set forth in Section 54-03-01.14.

Keywords: 908, all

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• And right below it, on section D, is the look back window, and I'll explain that.
• As we go through the next part of the bill, Section 2 is new material.
• Section N is about confidentiality.
• Let me find the section for you.
• We have a section in here on the preliminary. This is a dictionary review.

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions

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• or related sections of 43. 43.23, 43.26, 43.261, or 43.262.
• That's on page three of the bill, section C2. I see.
• The only question I had or concern I had was in the 1621 when you get to the section What is it?
• The next section applies to 4325. Again, it's not about possessing anything.
• And the explicit materials are defended by section 43.24.

Bills: SB20, SB1621, SB412, SB441, SB442

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, visual material, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, law enforcement, defense against prosecution, obscenity, judicial officer, deepfake, deep fake, synthetic media, AI-generated content, machine learning, nonconsensual pornography, revenge porn, sexually explicit media, intimate images, digital manipulation, visual depiction

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• So, when you the section<00:26:57.440> about<00:26:58.240> uh section about uh section
• The next proposal in section four is tied to emergency general assistance.
• The next proposal in section six is specific to housing support.
• So this language just changes uh okay uh there are two sections if you look at that.
• Sections if you look at that.

Bills: HF4210, HF4212, HF4549, HF4464, HF4546, HF4447

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly

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• It's a chart of the offenses, and I made a section about Section 12.
• Can I move on to some other sections of the bill?
• We're suggesting adding section 1, section 3. Section 8, Section 9, and Section 10.
• Next, Section 5124, which addresses... us a solitary confinement.
• Section 9 requires T.J.

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all

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• It also implement this section.
• <01:17:01.360> for down with the corresponding sections for down with the corresponding sections
• numbers from talking to a cross-section numbers from talking to a cross-section of<01:49:05.600>
• <01:53:11.520> two, terms of the information in section two, terms of the information in section
• at at section two. at at section two. >> Senator<01:53:57.360> Muhammad.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um I I I would only say that uh sections Um I I I would only say that uh sections two<00:53:04.480
• So, if you go to section three of the bill and the time-travel sections, sections 16 and 17, the
• <01:42:47.679> that<01:42:48.000> section travel in that section travel in that section
• of that section. of that section.
• <01:43:15.360> sections because those other sections because those other sections 17<01:43

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• Another rule concerns procedures for the administration of Sections 408, which deals with the Health
• These rules were promulgated to satisfy section 373.219.
• I'm going to now address each of the proposed sections.
• So there were three sections. 6241.400 was the first one.
• 402 section.

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee met on February 3, 2025, with a quorum present and took up three main items. First, the committee considered a large set of recommended objections to Agency for Health Care Administration rules, all centered on sunset provisions stating the rules would expire after five years. AHCA asked for another deferral while it reviewed the rules, arguing the sunset language was a form of self-restraint rather than an invalid exercise of rulemaking authority. Committee leadership disagreed that further delay would resolve the issue and moved to a single vote covering all objections. The motion passed by roll call, and the committee informed AHCA that an objection would be filed unless the agency amended the rules within 30 days. The committee then heard an informational briefing from the Department of Environmental Protection on its Outstanding Florida Springs rule and stormwater rule. DEP explained that it did not prepare a statement of estimated regulatory cost for the springs rule because the proposed standards largely mirror existing water management district rules and the Central Florida Water Initiative framework, so DEP said there was no new regulatory burden. Members asked about permit authority, costs, and whether the rules were functionally different from prior rules. DEP maintained the rules set minimum standards and did not add costs beyond what regulated parties were already doing. DEP also described implementation of the stormwater rule adopted under the 2020 Clean Waterways Act and later ratified by the Legislature in 2024. DEP said the rule was the product of years of workshops and technical advisory committee meetings, and that the final version included lower-cost alternatives, grandfathering, and phased implementation. DEP estimated the rule’s cost at about $2,600 per acre in the revised CERC, while industry witnesses said the real cost could be much higher, especially if land costs are included. A home builders representative argued the estimate understated impacts, while a stormwater engineer said the rule gives more flexible, performance-based tools and could become more cost-effective over time. Finally, Senator Graal presented proposed Chapter 120 changes in SB 108, aimed at tightening and modernizing rulemaking. The proposal would require five-year rule reviews, annual agency reporting, faster notice of proposed rulemaking after authorizing legislation, electronic filing, public access to incorporated materials, clearer tracking of technical changes, and limits on how long rules can remain pending ratification. Members discussed whether the Legislature should be more specific in statutes about rulemaking deadlines and whether agencies should be more accountable when rules stall. No formal action was taken on the Chapter 120 proposals, and the committee adjourned after discussion.

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• This section oversees Everglades restoration and statewide water policy in partnership with the water
• This section oversees Everglades restoration and statewide water policy in partnership with the water
• This section oversees Everglades restoration and statewide water policy in partnership with the water
• The final section is land and recreation programs.
• And definitely the storms keep that section very busy. Representative Salzman, you are recognized.

Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met to organize for the session, confirm a quorum, and hear introductory remarks from members about their districts and interests. Chair Esposito outlined the committee’s jurisdiction and budget overview, noting a total budget of about $7.2 billion, with major funding tied to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Citrus. She also described major cost drivers such as Everglades restoration, water quality, resiliency, land acquisition, and rural family lands, and asked members to review agency requests in small groups later in the process. Agency leaders then presented budget and program updates. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson emphasized department efficiency efforts, including IT modernization, staff reorganization, rural and family lands conservation, best management practices, Fresh From Florida marketing, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, and completion of the Connor Complex headquarters. DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert highlighted record investments in Everglades restoration, water quality projects, resilience grants, land acquisition, state parks, and enforcement. FWC Executive Director Roger Young discussed conservation research, fisheries and wildlife management, law enforcement, disaster response, and pressures from growth, boating, invasive species, and derelict vessels. Department of Citrus Executive Director Shannon Shep reviewed the industry’s decline due to hurricanes and citrus greening, current research and marketing efforts, and e-commerce campaigns to support Florida citrus sales. Members asked questions about citrus production declines, future replanting and therapies, rural family lands, PFOS cleanup, mangrove restoration, flooding and pump infrastructure, agricultural theft, and derelict vessel removal. Officials generally responded with updates, emphasized science-based management and enforcement, and in several cases said they would follow up with more detailed information later. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair directing members to provide feedback on agencies for further budget review and then adjournment.

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• You need to start by going through the bill section by section. >> I will.
• So, please introduce your bill and explain it, section by section. >> Thank you, Madam Chair, and good
• Senator Housley, if you would take us first through your bill section by section.
• <00:51:02.400> one start with explaining, um, section one start with explaining, um, section
• If you would look at the on section one.

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• And with section seven of this bill, they will also be out of mind.
• <01:39:39.520> 1 We're first vote is to divide sections 1 We're first vote is to divide sections
• vote to divide the remaining sections vote to divide the remaining sections and<02:26:17.280>
• So sections,<02:27:24.000> these<02:27:24.319> sections<02:27:24.800> move<02:27
• :25.040> us<02:27:25.200> in, sections, these sections move us in, sections, these sections

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• The first section allows staff annual training to be delayed up to 60 days after their training date.
• The second section strikes language that requires all 245D license holders to keep copies of progress
• This third section of the bill would require the Commissioner of Human Services to issue guidance on
• The first section allows staff annual training to be delayed up to 60 days after their training date.
• The second section strikes language that requires all 245D license holders to keep copies of progress

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