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• wish to testify, please ensure you've completed the electronic witness affirmation form at the registration
• have any trouble registering, please see our assistant clerk, and he will assist you with the registration

Bills: HB334, HB583, HB605, HB1327, HB1646, HB2115, HB2379

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties

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• And this bill modifies the conditions under which certain security transactions are exempt from registration
• list of individuals required to submit fingerprints for live scan processing when applying for registration

Summary: The committee heard and acted on six bills. SB 480, by Senator DeSigley, would allow a narrowly tailored nonprofit agricultural organization to offer health coverage to its members, especially farmers and ranchers, outside the Florida Insurance Code; supporters said it would improve affordable access in rural areas, while the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network warned the plans would not have to cover preexisting conditions or comply with ACA protections. An amendment aligning the bill with the statute for nonprofit religious organizations was adopted, and the bill passed as amended. SB 1226, also by Senator DeSigley, would create a regulatory framework for pet insurance and wellness programs; it drew no opposition and was reported favorably. SB 988, by Senator Truenow, would revise securities exemption and filing requirements under Florida’s Invest Local exemption law; a strike-all amendment clarifying terms, fingerprinting, and related compliance provisions was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably with the committee substitute. SB 944, by Senator Davis, would correct an omission in the law governing insurance overpayment claims so the 12-month limit applies to psychologists and HMO claims, with an effective date tied to January 1, 2026; the Florida Psychological Association supported the measure, and it was reported favorably with committee substitute after an amendment. SB 756, by Senator Burton, would remove the age-8 diagnosis cutoff and age cap for mandated insurance coverage for autism services, update the autism definition to the current DSM, and also repeal age caps for Down syndrome diagnosis; disability advocates and provider groups supported the bill, and it passed as amended. SB 1078, introduced on behalf of Senator McLean, would streamline permitting and inspection procedures for certain fire alarm and sprinkler projects, set deadlines for local agencies, limit extra documentation demands, and restrict enforcement of local ordinances not properly submitted; fire industry representatives supported the compromise amendment, some senators questioned local flexibility and permitting delays, and the bill was reported favorably after the amendment was adopted. The committee also approved a motion allowing staff to make technical and conforming changes and then adjourned.

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• I do find it a priority that the state be a responsible employer and maintains the integrity of the payment
• the definition on page one, lines 4 to 12, regarding the definition for registered for work and registration
• Seeing none, uh, Vice Chair, for the vote. registration for work noting that the registration for work

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• It was priority A1A in recruiting a chief audit officer and staffing the audit program.
• Each witness will fill out a witness registration card. We'll have two minutes.
• Our priorities for this session are included on page three of the information we handed out.
• Prior to each session of the legislature, our board adopts priorities for your consideration.
• This year, we adopted four priorities, including a permanent teacher retention allotment to assist in

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We had our priority. EPA had a, they kind of did this out of order.
• They had a priority climate action plan, which was really short-term things that we could do.
• The priority climate action plan was really short-term things that we could do.
• fees and other things that registration fees and other things that every<00:40:53.520> other<
• It's been pretty clear that that's not their priority, but the other states have their priority, and

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The challenges currently are registration requirements, fees and renewal times, scope expectations, and
• The challenges currently are registration requirements, fees and renewal times, scope expectations, and
• are reduced. challenges<00:10:52.160> currently<00:10:52.560> are<00:10:52.880> registration
• challenges currently are registration challenges currently are registration requirements,<00:10:
• have uh a registration have uh a registration um<00:35:40.320> for<00:35:40.560> massage

Bills: HF362, HF2590, HF2760, HF3444

Keywords: massage therapy, Asian bodywork therapy, massage therapist, Asian bodywork therapist, licensure, professional licensing, health occupations, Department of Health, commissioner of health, advisory council, protected title, unlicensed practice, scope of practice, consumer protection, background check, professional liability insurance, continuing education, credentialing examination, state preemption, municipal regulation

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• On the programs and activities, expenditures, and accomplishments, and his future priorities for the
• , wave one, wave two, wave three—balancing priority of use case and balancing availability of drone.
• And so we will look to the Governor's Office and Commerce to help us decide those priorities for the
• In the state of North Dakota, I think a direct transaction cost, kind of like you pay for registration
• So those, I would say, are the priority projects.

Keywords: 908, all

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• wave one, wave two, wave three—balancing priority of use case and availability of drone.
• We will look to the Governor’s Office and Commerce to help us decide those priorities for the state of
• look to governor's office and commerce to help us decide those priorities for the state of North Dakota
• In the state of North Dakota, I think a direct transaction cost, kind of like you pay for registration
• So those, I would say, are the priority projects.

Summary: The committee first received a general fund and revenue update from the Office of Management and Budget. Staff reported that the state started the biennium about $176 million above prior estimates, but year-to-date revenues were now running below legislative forecast, mainly due to lower individual income tax and sales tax collections. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap, the legacy fund continued to grow, and oil revenues were slightly above forecast overall. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing variability, and OMB said agencies would be asked to address potential federal reductions case by case during budget preparation. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analysis materials, followed by a bill draft for a fixed-route city transportation grant program. Testimony from transit officials in Fargo and Minot supported the proposal, saying state aid would help match federal transit funds and support operations, but members raised questions about the funding source, fare structures, and whether the program should be limited to the current four fixed-route cities or allow future eligible cities. Several members asked for more time to study the formula and possible funding options before moving the bill forward. Next, the committee approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to a proposed North Dakota-South Dakota bi-state authority. Staff explained the provision had been unused for about 30 years and that existing law likely already allowed joint powers agreements without the specific language. The committee voted to adopt the repeal bill draft. The Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site then provided an update on uncrewed aircraft system initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and future revenue models. Officials said North Dakota had received FAA approval to operate the radar data pathfinder, had begun replacing non-compliant drones from restricted foreign sources, and was working on phased procurement and cost-recovery plans. Members asked about deadlines, funding, supply-chain issues, and how the system would be used; staff said the federal restrictions were already in effect and that Vantis was being positioned as infrastructure for future beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Finally, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and on a reentry housing task force. The new facility is planned for the penitentiary grounds, with a reduced estimated cost of about $263 million, 600 beds initially, possible expansion to 732 beds, and completion projected around 2031 if funded in 2027. The reentry housing task force described a data-driven effort to identify housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with the goal of reducing homelessness and recidivism through targeted housing support and possible subsidies. Members asked about staffing, site selection, housing duration, and whether employment and transportation needs would be included in the assessment.

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• Do you want to take the right of the Registration for public testimony will end at 12 p.m.
• Affordability is top of mind and a priority for our members.
• That they make it a priority.
• It's a priority for us, obviously, and we need it to be a priority for them as well.
• The fire safety, decommissioning, and recycling bills were priority bills for my association, and we

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , to which was referred House Bill 1600-FN, an act relative to access to the centralized voter registration
• and city clerks to ensure that each polling place has access to the statewide centralized voter registration
• and therefore our lake levels and values to pay $5 more each year with a slightly higher boat registration
• This bill sought to require a registration fee of $50 for anchored seasonal platforms on public waters
• bill sought to require a registration bill sought to require a registration fee<01:25:02.880>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• to participate in public primary elections without jumping through the hoops of same-day party registration
• , is it true that under current law, a DTS voter can show up on election day, use the same day registration
• where DTS voters can vote, and you've described it as a burden for them to use the same-day voter registration
• that would already be happening because this, this, our current law which allows for same-day registration
• Bill Sponsor: ...if you really wanted to do that, you could change your registration to be Democratic

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• House Bill 784 by Representative Cox is an act in Title 15 relative to sex offender registration and
• House Bill 784 by Representative Cox is an act in Title 15 relative to sex offender registration and

Bills: SR110, SR109, SCR58, SCR59, SCR12, HB198, HB225, HB508, HB512, HB599, HB632, HB763, HB909, HB971, HB989, HB1066, HB1171, HB1204, HB1231, HB1246, HB1248, HB1250, HB221, HCR41, HCR63, HCR76, HCR77, HCR86, HCR92, HCR93, HCR58, SB83, SB135, SB143, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB237, SB261, SB276, SB295, SB388, SB450, SB465, HB17, HB21, HB42, HB45, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB324, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB821, HB823, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, SB162, SB382, SR93, SCR40, SCR30, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB283, SB296, SB323, SB338, SB363, SB369, SB408, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR6, HCR31, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB972, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB280, HB677, HB726, HB850, HB966, SB68, SB149

Keywords: youth fitness, school achievement, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Governor's Games, elementary education, Louisiana Arts Day, arts and culture, cultural heritage, artists, musicians, writers, performers, culture bearers, tourism, creative economy, economic impact, cultural sector, Louisiana Partnership for the Arts, festivals, visual arts

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Dr. Michael Sprague, and recited the pledge. The body then suspended the rules to welcome House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who highlighted federal-state cooperation and credited Louisiana lawmakers with helping advance policies such as no tax on overtime, expanded energy development, and major business investment in the state. The chamber also recognized several visiting groups and observances, including Leadership Lafayette, the new Orleans Parish sheriff, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, Recreation and Parks Day/Month, Main Street Day, LMA Day, and Links Day, with multiple resolutions adopted or concurred in for those recognitions. On legislation, the Senate handled a mix of committee reports, House messages, and floor action. It concurred in House Concurrent Resolution 92 and 93, adopted SCR 60, SR 11, SR 93, and SCR 40, and advanced or adopted numerous bills and resolutions. Notable measures included workers’ compensation bills SB 162, SB 382, and SB 408; SB 500 on medical review panels and certificates of merit; SB 268 and SB 228 on lead service line replacement and use of public funds; SB 338 on school bullying prevention; SB 431 on towing and storage access; HB 297 on lease termination for stalking and cyberstalking victims; HB 305 on child sexual abuse material evidence handling; HB 336 on post-conviction relief timelines; HB 436 allowing veterans to serve as park police/wardens; HB 594 designating SCN2A Day; HB 957 on prisoner transfer notifications; HB 995 on videotaped statements; HB 1040 on juvenile detention board membership; HB 117 reauthorizing the Department of State; HB 120, HB 122, HB 139, HB 247, and HB 286 creating or adjusting local districts; and HB 185 clarifying independent contractor coverage in workers’ compensation. Several bills were amended on the floor before passage, including SB 382, SB 500, SB 431, SB 338, and HB 185, while some measures were returned to the calendar or referred to committees. The Senate also received and referred a large number of House bills and concurrent resolutions on topics including health care reimbursement, criminal procedure, education, insurance, natural resources, transportation, and local governance. Votes recorded in the transcript were generally favorable, with many measures passing unanimously or by wide margins, though a few drew opposition, such as HB 185 and HB 957.

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• Message number 200, Senate File 30, Elections, Voter Registration Revisions, eyes 59, excused 3.
• 30, Message number 200, Senate file 30, elections,<00:02:17.200> voter<00:02:17.680> registration
• elections, voter registration revisions. elections, voter registration revisions.
• Uh, that House Bill 26, vehicle registration fees, tribal governments, do pass.
• Senate Enrolled Act Number Five, original Senate File 30, Elections Voter Registration Revisions, an

Keywords: 916, all

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• They helped organize voter registration drives at a time when registering to vote could cost you your
• Chapters organized voter education, registration drives, and transportation efforts.
• > time<01:13:02.400> when registration drives at time when registration drives at time
• Chapters organized voter education,<01:14:16.560> registration<01:14:17.120> drives,<01
• :14:17.440> and education, registration drives, and education, registration drives, and transportation

Keywords: 981, all

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• Um, that requirement is still intact at time of registration, not time of obtaining the ballot though
• Um, that requirement is still intact at time of registration, not time of obtaining the ballot though
• 01:00:30.240> not<01:00:30.559> time<01:00:30.720> of >> at time of registration
• , not time of >> at time of registration, not time of obtaining<01:00:31.440> the<01:00:
• <01:47:23.199> registered at the number of registrated registered at the number of registrated

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Portsmouth and surrounding towns, and I'm here to introduce SB 214, enabling no-excuse absentee registration
• If it can actually, there is one provision in law that's very unique: if there's registration materials
• <01:07:27.559> materials<01:07:28.119> that<01:07:28.240> were registration materials
• that were registration materials that were included<01:07:29.000> in<01:07:29.240> there
• Except in the rare case that I talked about with registration materials that could be included in there

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• All product manufactured or imported into the state must have a brand label registration with the state
• So this system, this registration, helps identify what products can be sold where.
• with in the state that lets registration with in the state that lets us<01:12:21.000> know<01
• <01:13:06.239> helps<01:13:06.600> identify system this registration helps identify
• system this registration helps identify what<01:13:07.840> products<01:13:08.280> can<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I have another registration for Hani Sonata Pale. There we go. Online. Aloha.
• I<00:15:40.959> have<00:15:41.040> another<00:15:41.519> registration<00:15:42.320
• > for<00:15:42.720> Hani I have another registration for Hani I have another registration

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs heard nominations for several members of the Burial Council and the Hawaiian Homes Commission. For Burial Council nominations, the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Historic Preservation Division testified in support of Leimana Abunes, Cyrus Sito, Chantel Freeman, and Chadley Shiml Fenig, emphasizing their genealogical ties, cultural knowledge, experience with iwi kupuna, and commitment to preservation and reinterment. Each nominee also briefly introduced themselves and described their background and motivation to serve. Committee members said they had favorable conversations with the nominees and indicated votes would be taken at the end of the agenda. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 773, Shaylin Ornellas, for the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Testimony in support was strong, including 45 written supports and no opposition, along with oral testimony from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and community supporters. Supporters highlighted Ornellas’ education, real estate and development experience, public service, and connection to Kauaʻi and homestead communities. Ornellas said she was answering a call to serve and discussed her background and commitment to the community. Members questioned Ornellas closely about Act 279, the DHHL waitlist, beneficiary consultation, housing options, and the department’s “paper lease” practice. She said Act 279 was intended to help reduce the waitlist, supported broader housing options and beneficiary input, and acknowledged limited familiarity with the technical details of paper leases. One senator raised concerns that paper leases may not guarantee actual lots and urged further research. The discussion also touched on policy issues such as beneficiaries maintaining their waitlist positions after declining offers or taking rentals, with committee members noting these are commission policy choices rather than statutory mandates.

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• And then we talk about the license and registration.
• Then we talk about the license and registration.
• The vehicle registration can be revoked for 12 months.
• um and uh upon conviction registration um and uh upon conviction of<00:47:48.760> course<00:47
• can be revoked for vehicle registration can be revoked for 12<00:47:53.839> months<00:47:54.839

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• by Senator Connick is an act to amend Title 4 relative to agents and athletes, to provide for registration
• of agents and to provide for denial of registration.

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, SB78, SB25, SB80, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB228, SB250, SB414, SB433, SB479, SB513, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR32, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB217, SB283, SB469, HB36, HB42, HB74, HB119, HB159, HB259, HB302, HB414, HB459, HB776, HB848, HB956, HB1017, HB1028, HB1095, SB208, SB312, SB382, SB389, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB368, HB468, HB552, HB732, HB784, HB870, HB953, HB1117, HB1236

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day