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• Any type of organization. that is a non-profit program that is at high risk of terrorist attack based
• I do have a couple of questions for you how will this type of funding request impact the overall state
• There's been a, over the past five years, there's been a a 16% increase in filers, a 62% increase in
• But then a re-irradiation trial at NYU. using SCRT and specific type of radiation became available, and
• And she instilled in us the importance of public service. a doctor, a lawyer, a nurse, a public school

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• /c> million a year and then there's a million a year and then there's a reduction<00:16:02.560> or
• in a in a technical author's amendment. in a in a technical author's amendment.
• So a obtain a blackout plate.
• Again, this lists out various types of transactions that a driver's license agent would perform and be
• Section 48 contains an addition to the list of types of reports that are not subject to a report cancellation

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• It leads to a lot of different types of circumstances that can arise in both the execution of a will
• Um it leads to a lot of different<00:02:25.840> types<00:02:26.160> of<00:02:26.319>
• c> but it does set up a little bit of a but it does set up a little bit of a framework<00:37:39.760><
• He had a really good question: What type of flexibility remains, if any, for the CDWs?
• We have a motion and a second. We have a motion and a second.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and took up Senate Bill 50, sponsored by Chair Storm and President Stivers, a broad probate and trust measure. Stivers and attorney Barry explained that the bill updates Kentucky probate and intestacy procedures to better fit electronic filing and modern family structures, adjusts inheritance tax classifications to reflect longer lifespans and more complex family relationships, and adopts newer trust tools used in other states, including electronic wills and directed trusts. They also described a domestic asset protection trust provision, saying it is intended to level the playing field with other states and is not meant to help people evade existing creditors; they noted one non-uniform section may have fiscal impact and could warrant referral to Appropriations and Revenue. Members asked about the asset protection trust language, especially whether it could shield assets after a lawsuit is pending or threatened. Barry said the bill would not allow transfers to defeat existing or threatened claims and that the protection only applies where there are no such claims at the time of transfer. Senators also discussed whether the trust could be used for spendthrift-style family planning, with Barry noting trusts can already be drafted for that purpose and that the bill is not aimed at that issue. Senator Thomas requested more detail on the inheritance tax changes, and Stivers explained that the bill would move more beneficiaries into the no-tax category because estates now often pass to older children, grandchildren, and step-relatives, creating unexpected tax liability. He and others said the changes were meant to reflect modern family patterns and longer life expectancy, and Thomas said he was not opposed to the tax changes but wanted the public to understand them. Tim Shank of the Kentucky Bankers Association testified that the bankers were not opposing the bill overall but had concerns about the domestic asset protection trust section, particularly its treatment of existing mortgages and creditor claims. He said the bill’s notice and claim-extinguishment provisions could create unintended consequences for mortgage holders, and he urged changes to protect existing debt. In response, Senator Thomas questioned whether a lender that takes no action for the bill’s six-month-to-two-year claim period should lose its claim, but Shank replied that federal mortgage rules and payment status could complicate that assumption. The discussion ended with acknowledgment that the mortgage issue was likely unintended and would need further review.

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• There is a bit of a budget issue.
• a row.
• And building for a couple days in a row.
• /c> that if a license is not renewed, a that if a license is not renewed, a license<01:19:34.440>
• /c> at a credit union does not need to be a at a credit union does not need to be a credit<01:27:14.880

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• a bill for a you Senate file 195 it's a bill for a sales<00:02:19.200> tax<00:02:19.560> exemption
• A provider is anyone who directly bills a waste generator or a customer in the case of the customers
• A provider is anyone who directly bills a waste generator or a customer in the case of the customers
• /c> also have a seasonality to them so a also have a seasonality to them so a heavier<00:19:42.720>
• I think you helped with a little bit of a change in the 2023 bill, so you've been a supporter.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So it would be the same type of language that we would need to have with a cannabis-based drink or a
• We are going to propose a 10% increase in licensing fees across all types, and then that expected revenue
• A lot of the concerns are with sanitation procedures and that type of concern, the general health and
• on, and then other times things will quiet down, but you'll see a surge in other types of cases.
• on, and then other times things will quiet down, but you'll see a surge in other types of cases.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed House Bill 1, focusing on the legislative branch budget, especially the Senate and House lines. Members discussed that the Senate’s fiscal year 2025 adjusted authorized amount was higher than 2024 actual spending, largely due to personnel, benefits, and travel, and one member proposed a $500,000 annual cut. Staff explained that any reduction would need to be allocated across specific line items such as personnel, benefits, and travel, and noted that the Senate budget is entirely General Funds. After discussion of how the adjusted authorized figures were calculated and why the branch no longer staffs some joint committees as it once did, the committee moved on without taking a vote on that section. The committee then heard a detailed presentation from the New Hampshire Retirement System. NHRS officials described their statutory administrative budget, which is funded through the retirement trust rather than the General Fund, and said the FY 2026-2027 increase is driven by IT modernization, cybersecurity, a new strategic plan, and additional staff positions. They also reviewed the system’s funding progress, clean audit opinions, investment performance, and changes to asset allocation, while noting that several recent pension-related laws required major database changes. Members questioned the large increase in salaries and benefits, the need for new employees versus contractors, the purpose of training costs, and the source of the Group Two benefit funding. NHRS said the governor’s budget includes General Funds for Group Two benefit changes, with $5 million in FY 2026 and $27.9 million in FY 2027, and that the figures reflect the governor’s recommendation and related HB 2 provisions. Committee members also asked about employer and employee contribution rates for Group Two police and fire members, which NHRS said were not included in the budget document but were about 31.2% for police and 30.35% for fire, with employee shares around 11.55% and 11.8%. The committee did not make a decision on the NHRS budget during this exchange and indicated it would review the details further before returning to it later. The committee then heard from the Community Development Finance Authority on the State Treasury Department budget line for the required state match to administer the federal Community Development Block Grant program. CDFA explained that its $280,000 annual request for FY 2026 and FY 2027, totaling $560,000, supports administration, technical assistance, contracting, and monitoring of roughly $19 million in annual federal CDBG funds. Members asked about the leverage of the state match, oversight of projects, staffing, and grant prioritization. CDFA said it has 18 employees, uses public hearings and a scoring system to prioritize awards, and conducts both desk and on-site monitoring, with annual audits to ensure compliance. No vote was taken on the CDFA item in the portion provided.

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• uh is a little bit of a musical chairs uh is a little bit of a musical chairs uh because<00:03:53.280
• :45.760> a “A fair is a place you take a pig to win a blue ribbon.
• Another type of potential source that I want to address is the potential to use byproduct water as a
• This is the type of propylene that is a food additive.
• This is the type of propylene that<02:52:00.319> is<02:52:00.479> a<02:52:00.720> food

Keywords: 916, all

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• done a a a thorough due without having done a a a thorough due diligence<00:46:23.520> on<00:
• >> um you're saying if a a tenant if a >> um you're saying if a a tenant if a neighboring
• <02:02:25.040> that where a a a landlord testified that where a a a landlord testified that
• a contract is a contract.
• a a trauma therapist as well to seeing a a a trauma therapist as well to work<02:18:17.120> on

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Wouldn't that be a part of a function? ...wouldn't that be a part of a function?
• This bill would create a third type, and it would be a person knowingly advertising either online...
• Is there a motion for a favorable report? Is there a motion for a favorable report?
• A bill a favorable report as amended.
• Okay, there is, I think we do have a motion and a second to give this bill A motion and a second to give

Bills: SB156, SB134, SB108, SB47, SB88, SB89, SB106, SB18, SB9, HB38, HB54

Keywords: habitual felony offender, resentencing, Alabama Department of Corrections, victim notification, criminal justice reform, life sentences, parole eligibility, pardon, parole, law enforcement, GPS monitoring, data sharing, mail theft, stolen mail, criminal penalties, personally identifying information, felony, misdemeanor, expungement, criminal records

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• It's a little bigger than a seed tick, more like a yearling tick.
• Just for a little background, I'm a nurse practitioner.
• Just for a little background, I'm a nurse practitioner.
• store, a restaurant in a local area, ...off-taking, whether that be a grocery store, a restaurant in
• a while.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Thank you for the question, it is not a request bill of any type.
• to use what you might call a short barrel shot and what I might call a scattergun, a sawed-off shotgun
• Well, we're a representative. That's a great question.
• Members, all 4107 does is make it a crime If you activate a hack into a storm siren, especially during
• This is a similar type of event where I am intentionally activating a.

Bills: HB4104, HB3722, HB3787, HB3700, HB3701, HB3310, HB3404, HB2964, HB2398, HB3024, HB3499, HB3278, HB3279, HB3645, HB3649, HB2293, HB3260, HB3176, HB3177, HB3114, HB3172, HB3322, HB3323, HB4248, HB3720, HB2210, HB1322, HB1937, HB3301, HB4107

Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety

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• and a printed copy of a bill.
• It is a staff analysis of a proposed Senate bill.
• What they do is we have a batch file format, and this is a What they do is we have a batch file format
• going to have a CEO, a C-suite.
• going to have a CEO, a C-suite.

Summary: The subcommittee heard a panel on Florida’s IT procurement process from the Florida Digital Service, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of Financial Services. Witnesses walked through the procurement lifecycle, including planning, market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout, and emphasized the role of budget timing, contract managers, and subject matter experts. DMS described the state’s enterprise contracting system, noting more than 1,100 active vendor agreements, over 800 involving IT services, and the statutory requirement to request 25 quotes for certain IT purchases. DFS demonstrated the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACS), explaining how agencies upload contract and payment data and how the public can search contracts and related documents online. Members focused on accountability, transparency, and whether the state is getting the best products and vendors. Questions addressed how contracts are vetted, how technical evaluations are performed, how financial consequences are used for missed deliverables, how public records and confidential information are handled, and how the state screens vendors for foreign-concern or bad-actor issues. Witnesses said agencies rely on technical experts for evaluations, that contract terms should include measurable deliverables and meaningful financial consequences, and that agencies—not procurement staff—generally manage performance, though Florida Digital Service oversees large IT projects of $10 million or more. The committee then shifted to broader policy discussion, including Senate Bill 7026 and proposals to reorganize state IT governance. Several members argued for stronger centralization under a state CIO or similar enterprise authority, while others cautioned against abrupt restructuring and stressed the need for a transition plan. Members also raised concerns about workforce retention, consulting services, recurring project overruns, and the need for better planning and periodic monitoring. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the subcommittee.

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• So a lot of projects take a lot longer.
• As ...a planning practitioner in my previous life, I really appreciate this type of legislation because
• But anytime you do a general plan update, that type of community outreach can take a lot of resources
• So when you have a member of the public who has an idea on a certain type of development project, they
• There's a lot of interest in San Joaquin County in doing more industrial-type development.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 253, by Assembly Member Ward and presented by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, which would allow licensed third-party professionals to review certain post-entitlement permits if a local building department would take more than 30 days. Supporters, including California YIMBY, the California Chamber of Commerce, the Housing Action Coalition, the Bay Area Council, SPUR, and Abundant Housing LA, said the bill would reduce permitting delays and help housing production. League of Cities and the California State Association of Counties expressed concerns but were not formally opposed. Members voiced strong support, and the bill passed the committee 10-0 to Appropriations. The committee then held an informational hearing on California’s general plan. The first panel, led by UC Davis professor Catherine Brinkley, gave an overview of the general plan structure, required elements, update cycles, and the new PlanSearch database that makes adopted plans searchable statewide. She emphasized that general plans are long-term, locally tailored documents that integrate housing, transportation, safety, environmental justice, and other policy areas, and noted that many plans and elements are outdated. Members asked about update timelines, public participation, and whether AI tools could help with drafting and analysis. A second panel of local government representatives described the practical challenges of preparing and updating general plans, especially in rural and small jurisdictions. Speakers from Calaveras County, Sacramento, San Joaquin County, and Fountain Valley cited staffing shortages, consultant availability, funding constraints, CEQA and outreach costs, changing state mandates, and the difficulty of keeping plans aligned with local conditions and board turnover. They asked for more funding, more time, clearer prioritization, and more flexibility. A third panel from the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation explained its role in issuing general plan guidelines, technical advisories, and annual planning surveys, and said it is updating its guidance through 2027 to reflect recent housing, climate, safety, environmental justice, and open space laws. No public comment was offered, and the informational hearing was adjourned.

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• So if we were simply building another type of facility that didn't have a cement kiln, we would have
• Is this a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week excavation operation?
• We have a lot of growth coming in that's associated with that type of production.
• And I'm just making it up, but beyond three and a half miles, there's no impact on this type of activity
• This type of waste into the waste streams, so there's not really a size parameter.

Bills: SB1757, SB1758, SB1898, SB2050

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• a now.
• When we look at that same type of data that and look at a different variables such as an institution
• I'll get into that a little a little later.
• And now we have a whole diversity of types of training, you know, from the every single every one of
• So for a long could a time the state had a fund where you would go into a critically short shortage area

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• All right, so I have one and a bit of a follow-up.
• All right, so I have one and a bit of a follow-up.
• Light rail has a very different type of infrastructure, a very different type of service for your real
• a region.
• You'll have a blessed day. You'll have a blessed day.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met, took roll, and heard introductory remarks from members about their districts and transportation priorities, with several senators noting congestion and mobility challenges in their regions. The committee then received a presentation from the Florida Transportation Commission on its oversight role for FDOT, including annual and quarterly performance reviews, review of the five-year work program, and monitoring of tolling and transit authorities. Members asked whether the commission gets involved in project prioritization; the answer was no, because it is statutorily limited to high-level oversight rather than day-to-day project decisions. The committee next heard two reports related to transportation disadvantaged and paratransit services. FDOT’s Melissa Smith described the statewide Transportation Disadvantaged program, its governance structure, service models, and challenges such as fragmented administration, cost, inconsistent reporting, and rural service limitations. She outlined recommendations including better use of technology, regional partnerships, improved training, and alternative delivery models like microtransit and TNC partnerships. A University of South Florida researcher, Martin Katala, discussed best practices for paratransit and demand-response service, emphasizing route optimization software, dynamic dispatching, service standards, vendor accountability, and the use of TNCs and mobility management to improve efficiency and reduce travel times. A later presentation from UF’s I-Street program focused on emerging technologies for transit, including in-cabin monitoring, automatic restraints, accessible booking and tracking tools, and the need for statewide safety standards and better driver interfaces. Finally, FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue and District 5 Secretary John Tyler provided an update on the transition of SunRail local entities. They explained the differences among commuter rail, intercity rail, and light rail, and said SunRail’s financial transition to local partners was completed on January 1, with operational transition to follow over up to three years. They contrasted that with Tri-Rail, where FDOT still funds operations and discussions about a future transition are ongoing. Members asked about the differences between SunRail, Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and Brightline, and the presenters explained that commuter rail serves regional daily commuters while intercity rail connects regions. The committee concluded without taking any formal votes or other legislative action.

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• A few other examples I wanted to highlight is Florida A&M University has a center for viticulture and
• These are just a few examples of the types of different university centers and institutes.
• These are just a few examples of the types of different university centers and institutes.
• A house. Yes, you see a house. Excellent. Okay, let's...
• It's a classic math problem that'll give you a sense of it.

Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee held its first meeting and focused on state university centers and institutes, with an overview from the Board of Governors on how the more than 500 centers and institutes across Florida’s public universities are categorized, overseen, and reported. The Board described three categories: state-level centers, legislatively established centers, and university-established centers. Members were told universities must maintain policies, notify the Board of changes, publish public inventories, and submit annual reports and compliance certifications. Senator Harrell asked about funding sources and whether underperforming centers are reviewed for elimination; the response was that funding varies by center and that universities decide whether to maintain or disband centers under their own policies, with annual reporting and audit findings shared with the Board. Four university presentations followed. Florida Atlantic University highlighted its Center of Excellence in Biomedical and Marine Biotechnology, describing research in marine-derived drug discovery, genomics, imaging, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, and ocean sustainability, along with spin-off institutes and partnerships that have generated significant grant and contract support. FIU presented its Center of Excellence for Hurricane Damage Mitigation and Product Development, emphasizing the Wall of Wind facility, hurricane and water intrusion testing, code and product innovation, insurance modeling, and future expansion toward higher wind speeds and flood simulation. Florida State University’s High-Performance Materials Institute described work in advanced materials, aerospace composites, sensors, nanocomposites, and AI-enabled materials development, along with patents, industry partnerships, and new facilities tied to economic development. The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning outlined its work on teacher professional learning, literacy, New Worlds Reading, tutoring, and mathematics supports, including microcredentials, statewide book distribution, and early results showing improved reading confidence and growth. Members generally praised the centers for their research, commercialization, workforce development, and education impacts. Senator Jones and Senator Harrell commended the Lastinger Center’s literacy work and the broader return on investment from these programs, while Senator Berman noted the value of the synergies across institutions. The chair emphasized that future funding requests should clearly show measurable success, commercialization, and statewide impact. The committee then adjourned without any formal votes on legislation.

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• hit and run accident by a driver without a valid license.
• foot or a voice in a room.
• He was not a lawmaker or only a person of renown for a very short period in his life.
• I was just busy helping run a county, grow a business, and raise a family.
• Representative Cross: And I do not believe that as a body, we should be memorializing those types of

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• Every company that is awarded a California Competes Award, be it a tax credit or a grant, and for this
• So every company that's awarded a credit or a grant. a five-year contract that clearly lays out how much
• And we do see a lot of those types of applications from gas stations, nail salons, local retail and retail
• It's a program.
• That's a quarter of a million dollar a person per staff.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I heard a rumor, don't know if it's accurate or not, just a rumor, that with such a windfall of money
• I want to clarify a few things just from a technical standpoint.
• I want to clarify a few things just from a technical standpoint.
• A quick question, because it's been a few years.
• It’s not the same type of vicarious liability, dangerous instrumentality issue for ownership of a car

Summary: The committee heard several bills and amendments, beginning with CS/SB 498 on trust fund interest for IOTA accounts. The sponsor said a 2023 Florida Supreme Court rule sharply increased interest paid into legal aid funding, creating a windfall and making participation difficult for banks. An amendment was adopted requiring savings institutions to pay the higher of 0.25% or the highest comparable rate offered on certain non-IOTA accounts, and the bill then passed favorably after testimony from banks, legal aid representatives, and other stakeholders both supporting and opposing the measure. The committee also approved CS/SB 232, which clarifies Florida’s consumer collection law applies only to phone calls during restricted hours and not emails or text messages, after a delete-all amendment and supportive testimony from industry groups. It then approved SB 132, as amended, to designate gold and silver as legal tender and set rules for custody, audits, electronic transfer, and government acceptance of payments; supporters called it a sound-money measure, while the banking association said it still had unresolved technical concerns. Later, the committee passed SB 1466 to create a trust fund for the My Safe Florida Home Program, with an amendment funding it from 20% of collected insurance premium tax revenue. It also considered SB 1206 on transportation network company insurance, reducing coverage during the “dead-leg” period before a rider is picked up from $1 million to lower limits; the bill drew sharp opposition from trial lawyers and support from insurers and some business groups, and the committee adopted a clarifying amendment before reporting the bill favorably. Finally, CS/SB 924 on fertility preservation for cancer patients was amended several times to narrow scope and clarify coverage rules, then passed favorably after debate over cost, preauthorization, and post-treatment storage obligations. The committee adjourned after allowing technical and conforming changes to implement the adopted amendments.