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• So I wanted to ask you, you have some private for-profit corporations that CDCR contracts with.
• They oversee a majority of these contracts.
• They oversee a majority of these contracts.
• We've closed all of our contracted facilities in and out of state.
• So for CRC, so Norco, what we've proposed is doing a contracted security service.

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• really quickly want to address the rooftop solar industry's claim that the bill would break NEM contracts
• There is no such thing as a contract for the NEM rate structure.
• And it is absolutely a breaking of a contract because the interconnection agreement that is signed by
• the utility and the customer is effectively a contract, and it incorporates the NEM tariff within it
• So it is a violation of federal contract law. Hopefully we don't have to go there.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 21, 2025, with 86 bills on the agenda. The committee first approved two consent motions covering a group of bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. Several bills were then heard individually, with authors and supporters emphasizing that many had no or minimal state costs and were aimed at climate, health, or regulatory improvements. Among the bills discussed were AB 39 on local planning for electrification and EV charging infrastructure; AB 1129 allowing local health jurisdictions to opt into reporting birth defects and early-life health conditions; AB 1332 to allow narrow direct shipment of medicinal cannabis to seriously ill patients; AB 1056 phasing out transfer of certain gillnet permits except for a one-time family transfer; AB 408 creating a new Medical Board health and wellness program for physicians; AB 546 requiring health plans to cover portable HEPA air purifiers for vulnerable people during wildfire emergencies; AB 942 revising rooftop solar subsidy rules to reduce costs for non-solar ratepayers; and AB 967 expediting licensure for out-of-state physicians. Supporters generally framed these bills as improving access, equity, public health, or affordability, while opponents on AB 942 and AB 967 raised concerns about implementation, workload, contract issues, and impacts on existing programs. The committee took action on each bill after testimony and questions. AB 39, AB 1129, AB 1332, AB 1056, AB 408, AB 546, AB 942, and AB 967 were all moved out of committee on roll call votes, with some members voting no or not voting on certain measures. The suspense calendar was then read and deemed approved, and the committee opened general public comment, where speakers voiced support for bills including AB 715, AB 1138, AB 782, AB 98, AB 53, AB 258, AB 330, AB 650, AB 649, AB 1048, and AB 425. The meeting adjourned after public comment.

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• But what it's doing is just creating a safe harbor for these contracts when government entities let bids
• there is some error in publishing—and we have seen that this has really messed up some public works contracts
• This we talk about service contracts.
• This bill will require that whenever advertising a service contract, when the information is... ...disclosed
• I mean the phone industry based on contracts of something that we passed back in the 70s that said they

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• The 2023 law required the department to contract with a community-based vendor and a medical treatment
• We have identified and contracted with the Foundation. ...Office of Minority Health.
• We have identified and contracted with the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research to establish,
• I just want to understand this: you've contracted with an outside party, you put together a registry,
• However, I think the program was focused on procuring a vendor, getting under contract with that vendor

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee heard a presentation from Representative Esposito on a proposal to strengthen oversight of agency rulemaking under Chapter 120. The bill would require cost-benefit analysis at the front end and after implementation, create an eight-year sunset and review process for rules, and require express legislative authority for agency rulemaking. Members questioned the lack of concrete examples of burdensome rules, the effect on already slow rulemaking, the choice of an eight-year sunset, and the bill’s origin; Esposito said she was working with stakeholders and cited her chamber-of-commerce background and research with the Cicero Institute. No vote was taken on the bill itself. Staff then reported on legislatively mandated rulemaking from 2023 and 2024, noting that most required rules had been adopted, proposed, noticed, or scheduled, with a few agencies still outstanding. The Department of Financial Services explained a delayed notice of rule development for the MySafe Florida Home condominium pilot program as an oversight that has since been corrected, and the Department of Education said it did not proceed with rulemaking for the Fostering Prosperity grants because the program received no funding in the 2025 budget. The Department of Health described delayed rulemaking for the sickle cell disease and trait registry, saying the registry and opt-out forms were being implemented and that notices of rule development had now been filed. Members pressed the department on why rules took so long and discussed the need for statutory deadlines. The Department of Children and Families reported on two 2023 human-trafficking-related rules: signage requirements for residential treatment facilities and children’s safe homes, and a new certification process for adult safe homes. DCF said the signage rule is now moving forward and the adult safe home certification rule has been submitted for final review after workshops and stakeholder feedback. Senators questioned the lengthy timeline and the lack of oversight during the interim, while the chair emphasized the need for time-certain deadlines in legislation and for JAPAC oversight hearings. The committee also considered staff-proposed amendments to Chapter 120 addressing emergency rules pending legislative ratification and the process for initiating ratification, including a one-year limit and notice to JAPAC. After discussion, the committee voted to forward the proposed amendments to the Senate President and House Speaker. Finally, members discussed a proposed amendment to the administrative law judge appointment and retention process under Section 120.65. DOAH’s interim director opposed the change, saying ALJs and workers’ compensation judges have different functions and warning against shifting appointment power to cabinet officers whose agencies appear before DOAH. Members raised concerns about timeliness, consistency, and accountability in DOAH decisions. The committee voted to forward this proposal as well, with Senator Smith voting no on that motion.

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• <01:05:54.440> further<01:05:55.200> discussion contract further discussion contract further
• municipalities have existing contracts municipalities have existing contracts that<01:28:21.199>
• except for energy performance contracts except for energy performance contracts that<04:59:06.160
• including energy performance contracts including energy performance contracts under<05:02:06.798
• about the energy performance Contracting about the energy performance Contracting like<05:02:31.600

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• There has been a trend of including clauses within public construction contracts that expressly prohibit
• construction projects, these contracts with governmental agencies are virtually non-negotiable.
• SB 526 also states that any contract that includes this type of clause will be void and unenforceable
• We are just having some technical issues with the contracting piece that we're trying to work out, but
• We are just having some technical issues with the contracting piece that we're trying to work out, but

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 330, by Sen. Bradley, clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, including allowing a prior physical exam to count if a transferring officer is not given a new one; an amendment declaring the act an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. SB 594, by Sen. Burton, would make mobile home residents eligible for local housing assistance programs such as SHIP for lot rent and home repairs; it received supportive testimony from manufactured-home advocates and passed favorably. SB 840, by Sen. DeSigley, revised hurricane-related land-use restrictions from prior legislation by shortening the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles, ending certain temporary limits on June 30, 2026, and exempting some water, flood, and state/federal planning matters; it passed favorably after supportive comments from local-government interests and members noting the need to fix unintended consequences of prior law. The committee also approved SB 526, by Sen. Grawe, which addresses no-damages-for-delay clauses in public construction contracts, creates a uniform commercial permit application, requires permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adds mitigation to statewide product approval categories. County representatives testified with concerns about the contracting language, unfunded mandates, and fee reductions, but the bill passed favorably. SB 504, by Sen. Burgess, creates a statewide framework for code inspector body camera use, and SB 506, its linked public-records bill, exempts certain sensitive content from disclosure; both passed favorably with support from the sponsor and no opposition in committee. The most heavily debated measure was SB 354, by Chair McLean, which creates a “blue ribbon project” framework for very large developments that trade state preemption over local land-use regulation for reserving at least 60% of the land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses. The bill drew significant testimony from environmental groups, counties, smart-growth advocates, and local residents who argued it could weaken local control, reduce public review, and allow sprawl or inadequate infrastructure planning; supporters argued it could help address housing needs and preserve large amounts of land. The committee adopted two amendments clarifying reserve-area easements and requiring certain easements to be granted without charge, and the committee then reported the bill favorably, with some senators noting they supported it in concept but wanted further changes before later stops.

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• THE RFQ OF THIS IS CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 13th THROUGH ARE FINISHING THE CONTRACT STAGE.
• CURRENTLY WE HAVE FIVE APPROVED DOE VENDORS HOWEVER THOSE CONTRACTS ARE DUE TO RUN OUT SOON.
• SO, WE WOULD LOOK AT THAT AND WE CONTRACT WITH THEM AND WE ALSO SOMETIMES HAVE THROUGH LIVE STREAMS OR
• WE CONTRACT WITH THOSE COMPANIES FOR LOWER SERVICES. AND THEY SEE A MULTITUDE OF STUDENTS.
• SOMETIMES THEY MIGHT BE SEEING 30 STUDENTS DOING GROUP THERAPY BUT WE USE CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR THAT

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• Insurance carriers could form or contract with certified networks, and if their policyholders opted to
• Instead, some political subdivisions contract with some of the same companies that have a certified network
• For almost 20 years, the Alliance, a 504 network, has focused on identifying and contracting with the
• Municipal construction projects where the contract amount is less than 1% of the municipality's most
• For example, breach of contract lawsuits have a four-year timeline, while personal injury claims have

Bills: HB875, HB1667, HB2369, HB3844, HB4415, HB4479, HB4483, HB4676, HB5118, HB5400, HB5545

Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees

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• HB 3874 by Hayes relates to the voidable provisions contained in certain construction contracts are for
• The licensure and contracting for delivery of medical assistance by nursing facilities over the Committee
• Insurance. 4063 bar relating to the filing and release of a record of a unilateral memorandum of contracting
• Davis of Dallas relating to the contract requirement for a contract between a single source continuum
• HB 4130 by A Davis of Dallas, relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single

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• primary term is 40 years, um, uh, and, um, or there are earlier termination provisions as in any contract
• It's a service contract, and it's the service contract revenues that pay the P3.
• It is an option to renew, but you must have signed that contract, an option to renew, Mr. Chairman.
• And I do understand that there are contract terms, Mr.
• We have a. $16 million contract right now.

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• Correct, so there is a contract part of becoming an RPAP designated district is to have a contract between
• There are some places, there are some districts that will contract out services for advising.
• provide some additional funding to bolster the ability of a district to either hire advisors or contract
• . contract for those advising services.
• So TSTC may sign up a contract at $100,000. a credit hour, even though it may cost them $200 or $300.

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

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• Uh, I'm not sure why we're defining contract.
• Uh, I'm not sure why we're defining contract.
• Uh, I'm not sure why we're defining contract.
• So, uh Contract.
• In which case um, the contracts.

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• commercial fishing our contracted commercial fishing our contracted commercial<01:32:34.080>
• of time even with DNR contracts of time even with DNR contracts management<01:53:53.199> staff
• For similar contracts into personnel.
• . contract. contract.
• ,<02:37:14.640> but they can certainly bid on contracts, but they can certainly bid on contracts

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Summary: The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured. A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council. The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.

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• for munitions and weapons contracts for munitions and weapons distributed<03:47:57.920> to<03
• <03:48:03.600> have<03:48:03.760> been 9th, 2024, 94 contracts have been 9th, 2024,
• 94 contracts have been awarded<03:48:04.479> to<03:48:04.800> entities<03:48:05.439>
• to sell munitions to into contracts to sell munitions to foreign<03:48:54.560> nations<03:48:
• Specifically, since January 9, 2024, 94 contracts have been awarded to entities owned by Rep.

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• <01:06:08.640> that<01:06:09.760> um contract that um contract that um as<01:06:11.920>
• > Shosonyi<01:34:23.600> Business contract 638, the Shosonyi Business contract 638, the
• Contract 638 could be used for extra health care needs and expenses because when I am familiar with Contract
• But anyway, I support Contract 638 for extra health care.
• Contract 638 could be used for extra health care needs and expenses because when I am familiar with Contract

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• It is a contract you enter into with the state. We all believe in contract law.
• As part of that contract, you say, “I drive. I consent to take a test.”
• It is a contract you enter into with the state. We all believe in contract law.
• It's a question of contract law.
• contracts. Sound familiar? contracts. Sound familiar?

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• I own and operate Star Power Electric, an electrical contracting business specializing in solar batteries
• I own and operate Star Power Electric, an electrical contracting business specializing in solar batteries
• 30.399> electrical Star Power Electric, an electrical Star Power Electric, an electrical contracting
• <00:10:31.360> business<00:10:31.760> specializing<00:10:32.320> in contracting
• business specializing in contracting business specializing in solar<00:10:32.959> batteries<00

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Summary: The meeting was an announcement and support event for a Minnesota plug-in solar bill led by Rep. Larry Craft and Sen. Rob Coop. Craft described plug-in solar as a way to expand access to affordable solar for renters, people with shaded or unsuitable roofs, and others who cannot install traditional rooftop systems. He said the bill would define plug-in solar devices as up to 1,200 watts, allow storage, require certification to UL 3700 safety standards, and exempt these devices from utility interconnection agreements and submetering requirements. Sen. Coop said he was excited to sign on after hearing from a constituent interested in deck solar and after learning Craft already had a bill. He framed the proposal as both an affordability measure and a way to democratize solar access, especially for lower-income households and apartment residents. Supporters including Bobby King of Solar United Neighbors and Patty O'Keefe of Vote Solar said interest in plug-in solar is statewide, the policy would lower barriers and energy bills, and the systems are simple, safe, and well-suited to small spaces like balconies, decks, patios, and yards. John Gouki, an electrician from Duluth, submitted a statement supporting the bill on safety and resilience grounds, saying 1,200 watts is a safe limit for UL-listed plug-in solar and that the systems can provide backup power while reducing grid consumption. Craft and Coop also pointed to examples from other places, including Utah and Germany, as evidence that the technology is already spreading. The event ended with expressions of support and enthusiasm for moving the bill forward; no vote or formal committee action was taken in the transcript.

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• It has a little bit of verbiage around contracts for deeds.
• If you've ever used a contract for deeds, these were really big in the 70s and early 80s to buy property
• I guess I found that the contract for deed sometimes allows an opportunity for... ...to say that more
• I'm going to do a contract for deed for 10 years.
• that it was confidential, and she wasn't able to get it, even though she would be a party to the contract

Bills: HF2601, HF2607, HF2027, HF2608

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• The next is for a contract rate adjustment cost that would increase the per diem rate for contracted
• services with MTC, the contract that TIO has with MTC.
• For interoperability between their systems, the first one appropriates it to an entity that DFPS contracts
• treatment, yeah, we're spending $8.1 million to house people in our county jail, um, like in an annual contract

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• are on Medicaid, once they are assigned to the Medicaid managed care plan, each of them have their contract
• services, and currently for the 0-36 months, the problem is that some of them have gone into a new contract
• their question is, you know, what happens with those individuals who have just entered into a new contract
• And these services will be covered under the new contracts, whatever.
• And these services will be covered under the new contracts, whatever.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and several introductions recognizing guests and groups in the gallery, including representatives from Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and local visitors from Groveland and Polk County. The chamber also noted the doctor of the day and later adopted Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration. The main floor action was on Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell explained that the bill is aimed at improving autism diagnosis, early intervention, and services by expanding screening and referral grants, extending Early Steps services, designating the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, creating grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establishing a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Several senators spoke in support while raising implementation concerns, especially about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, and the need for more research and technology support. In closing, Senator Harrell said the bill is a first step in a broader effort to improve services and research, and she addressed concerns by stating the services would be covered under new contracts and Medicaid, subject to a federal waiver, and that the microcredential would be developed online by the University of Florida with a stipend to encourage participation. The Senate then voted 38-0 to pass the bill. Afterward, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules and immediately certify the bill to the House, which was adopted without objection, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.