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• We apologize for the delay in having. Recess and come back.
• Upon whether or not that attorney has the time and resources necessary to provide effective counsel.
• Under this framework, victims may not receive court dates in a timely manner.
• So we'd be effectively, I don't know, killing a...
• Like one example that I can give from an actual case of ours was dating violence.

Bills: HB115, HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813

Keywords: public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association

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• time to finish implementing SB 561 prior to this bill's effective date.
• date and allow the department time to finish implementing SB 561 before this bill takes effect.
• The committee amended the effective date to January 1, 2027.
• <06:08:03.760> date The committee amended the effective date The committee amended the effective
• Uh, and then also you see down at the bottom the effective date, September 1st, 2027, and the feeling

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The current practice is often manual, it varies by local agency, and subsequently comes with a delay
• These positions will expand the agency's capacity to effectively monitor providers and other entities
• <00:05:08.120> monitor agency's capacity to effectively monitor agency's capacity to effectively
• It would also include making redetermination dates consistently 12 months from the date of the last determination
• It would also include making redetermination dates consistently 12 months from the date of the last determination

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard a presentation from Department of Children, Youth, and Families Commissioner Tiki Brown on the department’s 2025 budget and transition plans. Brown said the governor’s budget pairs targeted reductions with modest investments, resulting in net general fund savings, while preserving core safety-net programs. Major proposals included funding for program integrity, modernization of the child welfare SSIS system, compliance changes for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), operating adjustments, and a transition account reallocation as the new department continues moving programs from other agencies through July 1, 2025. A large portion of the discussion focused on CCAP fraud prevention and oversight. Brown and Assistant Commissioner Diane Hy explained that the proposed statewide electronic attendance recordkeeping system would replace retroactive paper-based attendance reporting with more timely data, making it harder to falsify attendance and claim payments improperly. Brown also said the department is working with the Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General and other partners on compliance and fraud controls. Senators pressed for more detail on current enforcement, whether payments can be withheld for violations, and whether recent media reports showed gaps in oversight; Brown said payments can be stopped for false attendance records, suspended or revoked licenses, or fraud allegations, but not for health and safety violations alone. The committee also reviewed other budget-neutral policy changes, including expanding permanency support services for relative foster care and tribal equivalents, strengthening tribal child welfare grants, updating TEACH scholarship rules for early childhood educators, and adjusting the Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program to create a special revenue fund and extend a 10% payment increase to tribally licensed programs and programs on tribal reservation land. Brown also described a $1.5 million annual reduction to restorative practices grants, leaving a smaller ongoing base. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Our target date is September 14th as our go-live date.
• the building uh by July 20th is the date the building uh by July 20th is the date we've<00:03:07.680
• won't delay occupancy. won't delay occupancy.
• <00:04:04.720> in It's due to manufacturing delays in It's due to manufacturing delays in
• Our target date is begin operations.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• I don't remember, but exactly about 38 days from the election date. ...exactly about 38 days from the
• election date, the secretary shall verify and confirm the election results.
• And then my bill was to allow the mail ballots to arrive by the election date rather than seven days
• Currently, now this is trying to extend even further, so that delays.
• We have supported this bill... ...which would go into effect if SCA 3 was enacted.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related measures. SB 884 by Senator Umberg proposed expanding electioneering buffer zones around polling places and ballot processing sites, limiting certain law enforcement activity near those sites, increasing vote center and drop-box access, and extending the vote-by-mail receipt deadline to 10 days. Supporters said it would protect voters from intimidation and disruption, while county election officials opposed it as operationally difficult, costly, and too close to the election. The bill was amended and ultimately passed out of committee on a 4-1 vote, with the chair later recording it as out. The committee also heard SB 1164 by Senator Cervantes, part of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 package, which would expand state voting-rights protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, add preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions with recent violations, and direct courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Support came from civil rights and voting rights groups, while one city raised concerns about pending litigation. After discussion, including questions about how the bill would apply, it passed to Judiciary on a 4-1 vote. SB 900 by Senator McNerney would shorten and standardize disclosure language on political advertisements, especially billboards and mailers, while increasing mailer disclosures from three to five top funders. It drew support from transparency and advertising groups and passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. The committee then considered SB 1225 and SCA 3 by Senator Niello, which would shift responsibility for ballot title and summary language from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst’s Office; supporters argued this would improve neutrality, while opponents said the current elected AG system is accountable and efficient. Both measures were opposed by labor groups and were ultimately approved on divided votes. Finally, SB 1360 by Senator Cervantes would expand language-access requirements for election materials, lower the threshold for coverage, and create a petition process for additional languages; it was supported by voting-rights and immigrant advocacy groups but opposed by county election officials unless amended. The bill passed 5-0.

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• I am confident that the effects of SB 556 will serve to enhance the environment, the economy, and most
• Effectively, yes. It's a yes, though, again, it's more generous to State Parks.
• To date, the fund has protected more than 1.2 million acres of wildlife habitat throughout California
• The 35-year track record of providing resiliency to the effects of climate change, creating new jobs,
• It will extend the existing sunset date on the funding from July 1, 2030, to July 1, 2035.

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several natural resources and water-related bills. SB 224 by Senator Hurtado would require the Department of Water Resources to implement audit recommendations, improve climate-informed water supply forecasting, and provide annual updates to the Legislature; supporters emphasized the need for better transparency and more accurate water planning, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 556, also by Senator Hurtado, would fund floodplain restoration in the Tulare Basin to reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and provide habitat and other community benefits; local officials and conservation groups supported it, some initial concerns about Proposition 4 were resolved, and the bill passed as amended. SB 630 by Senator Allen would streamline State Parks and other state real property acquisitions by raising review thresholds and reducing duplicative approvals; conservation groups and park advocates supported the measure, while some members raised oversight and fiscal concerns, and it passed as amended. SB 718 by Senator Allen would reduce hunting and fishing license costs for low-income Californians, framed as helping subsistence users and disabled veterans and seniors, and it passed as amended. The committee also approved SB 427 by Senator Blakespear, which extends the sunset of the Habitat Conservation Fund from 2030 to 2035. Supporters said the fund has protected more than 1.2 million acres, leverages other funding, and supports habitat, recreation, and climate resilience; members highlighted its importance for areas like the Salton Sea and the need to protect the funding stream from future sweeps. SB 586 by Senator Jones, an e-moto off-highway vehicle bill, was taken up with little discussion and passed as amended. SB 639 by Senator Ashby would extend the deadline for Sacramento-area flood protection projects in the Natomas Basin and Beach Lake subareas from 2025 to 2030 to allow completion of remaining work and avoid delays to infill housing; city, county, and flood agency representatives supported it, and it passed as amended. Throughout the hearing, witnesses and members repeatedly emphasized water reliability, flood protection, conservation funding, and reducing bureaucratic delays. Several bills drew broad support from local governments, water agencies, tribes, and conservation organizations, and multiple members requested to be added as coauthors. All of the measures discussed were reported out of committee, generally with amendments and with some items left open for add-on votes.

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• This letter was dated November 30, 2023. That project is still ongoing.
• reimbursement this letter was dated reimbursement this letter was dated November<00:23:42.880>
• That is the only requirement to date at a federal level, as far as I know.
• There are five states now that have some version of a road user charge in effect.
• version of a road user charge in effect version of a road user charge in effect um<01:28:49.320>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate File 285, a bill to shift MnDOT highway project cost participation away from local governments and onto MnDOT. The bill’s author and several city representatives said current cost-share policies force cities to spend local aid, property taxes, or debt on state highway projects they do not control, leaving less money for local streets and maintenance. Testifiers from Richfield, Elk River, Faribault, Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities all supported the bill, describing the policy as one-size-fits-all, financially burdensome, and especially harmful to smaller cities and cities with major state highways running through them. Witnesses gave examples of large and sometimes changing local cost-share obligations, including Richfield’s spending of most of its MSA funds on projects it does not own and a small-city project where the estimated local share rose from about $2.3 million to over $3 million. Several testifiers said cities often have little practical ability to refuse MnDOT projects because the projects are valuable and MnDOT can move on if a city declines. One witness also raised concerns about money being paid upfront and held in an account during construction, causing cities to lose interest earnings while funds sit unused. Members asked whether cities truly have a say in these projects and whether there are limits on how much the local share can increase. Testifiers said MnDOT does engage cities, but the cost participation policy largely dictates the outcome, and they described the municipal consent statute as too narrow in practice. Senators expressed concern about fairness and the burden on local budgets, while one member noted the bill may not fully address the broader consent issue. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <01:28:14.800> date to file to establish an effective date to file to establish an effective
• the date of conviction.
• <01:57:25.840> of date of the incident or date of date of the incident or date of conviction
• To date, approximately 20 individuals have been resentenced. dates remain unchanged to accurately dates
• acquire the printed word effectively. acquire the printed word effectively.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And once that lease is signed, which is the effective date, not necessarily the commencement date, they're
• date and the commencement date.
• of the rental agreement, not the effective date of the rental agreement, because once we have an effective
• date of the rental agreement, we have a duty to mitigate damages, and signing a lease is the effective
• One of the solutions may just simply be to rearrange that to where we reference the effective date of

Keywords: Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup, 976, house, all

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• Thank you. 2025, opponents blocked or delayed data 2025, opponents blocked or delayed data center<00:
• date.
• > date.
• date.
• Do you think the on the effective date.

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• date of the bill, and that the new statute of limitations is applied retroactively for offenses that
• were committed before the effective date of the bill if the statute of limitations had not run by July
• 1, 2026, effective date.
• A doctor who doesn't have a complete medical history cannot provide safe, effective care.
• A doctor who doesn't have a complete medical history cannot provide safe, effective care.

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered several bills. SB 590, by Senator Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement, with a retroactivity amendment adopted. Supporters said it would help hold mandatory reporters accountable in institutional abuse cases; it was reported favorably. SB 778, by Senator Simon, would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency could be housed in the same secure setting under Chapter 916, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at APD; it was also reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 560, by Senator Garcia, which streamlines psychotropic medication procedures for children in DCF custody, clarifies when new medical reports are needed, reduces duplicative background checks, and simplifies consent documentation. An amendment removed language expanding who could serve as a qualified evaluator and revised the Road to Independence Program changes to focus only on post-secondary education services and support, extending eligibility ages to 26 while keeping a five-year maximum. Members discussed fiscal impacts and funding sources, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 1010, by Senator Yarbrough, which strengthens enforcement of existing prohibitions on sex-reassignment prescriptions and procedures for minors and adds civil and criminal penalties, along with Attorney General enforcement authority and related parental rights provisions. An amendment clarified that actions could be brought by individuals as well as the Attorney General and that the provisions apply only to minors. The bill drew extensive public testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing child protection and accountability and opponents warning about chilling effects on medical care, schools, and parental rights. Senators raised concerns about standing, scope, and impacts on teachers and clinicians, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a 5-1 vote, with Senator Sharif voting no.

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• It's uh thousands and completed to date.
• Um, this things like floods and delays.
• effects of the real project. effects of the real project.
• Uh, we'll reschedule the other one for the following date.
• Uh, we'll reschedule the other one for the following date.

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• . >> The statute as it is actually dates back to a time. We did not have LED lights.
• And unfortunately it created a tremendous amount of road construction delays limits to parking and it
• show the trend and show the verifiable documentation and production of revenue from the start of the date
• And the effect of Senator Burton's bill will let these homeowners participate with affordable housing
• extenuating circumstances when the lights are not like a regular ambulance and doesn't have the same effect

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But other states have found this to be quite effective. Thank you.
• But other states have found this to be quite effective. Thank you.
• This has been very effective in other states to provide the timeline necessary.
• AB 1483 is about making California's parole and probation system more fair and more effective.
• Every year, thousands of Californians are jailed not for committing, And more effective.

Summary: The committee heard AB 82, which would expand privacy and safety protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care. The author and supporters said the bill is needed because of rising harassment, doxing, and threats, and because sensitive health data could be used by hostile actors; opponents argued it would create constitutional problems, enable abuse of safe-at-home protections, and improperly shield providers and records from scrutiny. Public testimony was heavily divided, with many advocates in support and many privacy, civil liberties, and anti-trafficking or sex-based policy groups in opposition. The bill was moved on a due pass recommendation and remained on call. The committee then heard AB 331, which would clarify that county election certification is a ministerial duty, prohibit misleading ballot return envelopes, and require voter information guides to be delivered to jails in an acceptable format. The Department of Justice and several good-government groups supported the measure, the Secretary of State had no position after amendments, and a committee member noted ongoing concerns but supported it after the changes. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations and was placed on call. AB 1178 followed, proposing to protect undercover peace officers’ names, images, and likenesses in public records while preserving disclosure of sustained misconduct records. Law enforcement and public safety groups supported the bill as a needed safety measure, while journalists, transparency advocates, and civil liberties groups opposed it, saying existing law already protects officers and the new language could lead to overbroad withholding. After discussion about the scope of undercover status and the need for judicial discretion, the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also adopted a consent calendar. Later, AB 981 was heard, creating a five-county pilot program requiring intelligent speed assistance devices for certain reckless driving convictions. Supporters, including traffic safety advocates and crash victims, said the bill could reduce repeat speeding and save lives; opponents raised concerns about cost, installer oversight, liability for automakers, and the breadth of the pilot. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 22, which would repeal Proposition 57 and restrict release of sexually violent predators and certain sex offenders, drew strong opposition from youth justice, public defender, and civil liberties groups who said it would be unconstitutional and harmful; the chair recommended no, no motion was made, and the bill was held. Finally, AB 897, a squatter-removal bill, was presented with the author arguing it would protect property owners through a faster due-process process; the transcript cuts off during early support testimony and does not show a final action on that measure.

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• We talked a little bit in the last committee about time frame, so this bill goes into effect in July.
• for anybody for individuals uh effective for anybody for individuals uh in<00:47:40.240> any<
• and prevent pregnant people that delay and prevent pregnant people from<01:03:38.880> receiving
• chair Scott I see you have a later date chair Scott I see you have an<01:15:45.440> author's<
• But that's how dated this section of law is and what we're trying to do with House File 428 is..." ..

Bills: HF25, HF1, HF428

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices

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• They've seen how long, public, painful litigation can delay healing, and they reminded us that justice
• Yes, Senator Jones, you're recognized. ...litigation can delay healing, and it reminded us that justice
• is out there that's roughly been going on over the last year, and then moving forward by a certain date
• Data sharing, including pawn data, is a critical component to effective law enforcement and ensuring
• Communities require policies that are effective, and mandatory minimums do not meet this standard.

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.

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• , which typically includes the following: repeat-dose toxicity tests to observe chronic long-term effects
• Animals are exposed to substances before and/or during pregnancy to test for poisonous effects, including
• All right, we're going to put you on delay. We're going to bounce around again, folks.
• They are very effective.
• However, communities that use a birth date to, I'm sorry, not birthday, set a date, which is much tied

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, with the longest discussion focused on House Bill 426 and Senate Bill 263, which would prohibit the sale in Massachusetts of cosmetics known to rely on vertebrate animal testing. Supporters from Animal Defenders International, Humane World for Animals, and the Animal Rescue League said animal testing is cruel, outdated, and unreliable, and pointed to non-animal alternatives and similar laws in other states and countries. No opposition was heard on that bill during the excerpt, and witnesses urged the committee to report it favorably. The committee also took testimony on House Bill 4543, which would clarify an existing pipe-fitting exemption for certain work performed on property owned by industrial plants, utilities, colleges, and similar institutions. A representative for Construction Industries of Massachusetts supported the bill, saying it would preserve longstanding practice for outside contractors doing yard piping work. Pipefitters Local 537 opposed it, arguing the work is properly licensed pipefitting and that the bill would weaken licensing standards and undermine state inspectors. Another major topic was Senate Bill 237 on regulating self-checkouts in grocery establishments. The Mass AFL-CIO and UFCW Local 1445 supported the bill, saying self-checkout has reduced staffing, increased worker stress and customer conflict, and contributed to theft and safety problems. Workers described being responsible for multiple machines at once, verbal abuse, and even assaults, and said the bill’s staffing and machine limits would improve safety and customer service. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House Bill 355, which would allow veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship via telehealth; ASPCA, MSPCA, and several veterinarians supported it as a way to expand access to care, while the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians opposed it, arguing that an in-person exam is essential for proper diagnosis and that telemedicine should only follow an in-person VCPR. Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 330, Senate Bill 221, and House Bill 371, which would preempt local boards of health from adopting tobacco-related age or sales restrictions beyond the statewide standard. Public health advocates opposed the bills, arguing they would block local innovation and undermine nicotine-free generation policies adopted by municipalities, while retailers and tobacco trade groups supported them as necessary to preserve a uniform statewide age-21 standard and avoid confusion for consumers and businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the excerpt.

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• We're becoming much more efficient, much more effective. Our audit revenues, etc.
• It will allow us to be much more efficient, much more effective.
• We just want to make sure we're using it as efficiently and as effectively as possible.
• The beauty of it is we continue to refine that system and get even more efficient and effective.
• If you have a flight delay, they send you a push notification saying, 'Hey, your flight is delayed by

Keywords: 914, all

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• So, slide... number five shows you the funding that we've received up to date.
• This does not mean 61% of expenses lack evidence of effectiveness.
• So even the most effective program at one point was lacking evidence of effectiveness.
• The evaluation comes out, and it turns out it's a very effective program.
• Quintana address what delays are causing the delays in those projects.

Keywords: 996, all

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• In lieu of repealing the general knowledge test upon the effective date without replacement as under
• In lieu of repealing the general knowledge test upon the effective date without replacement as under
• or effective, any kind of... ...to be three, to have highly effective or effective, any combination
• So the difference is that we've added effective to go in tandem with the highly effective.
• It delayed the effective date of a provision that applied to the governor's reporting for emergencies

Summary: The House took up a series of Senate messages and concurred in several amendments before passing multiple bills. Early actions included unanimous passage of CS/CS/HB 1299 on Department of Health matters, CS/HB 1549 on financial institutions after removing a Senate-added trust-account provision, and CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign ties in business ownership after trimming registration requirements. The chamber also insisted on its housing amendment to CS/CS/CS/SB 184 after the Senate refused to concur. A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/CS/HB 875 on educator preparation. The House adopted an amendment restoring two teacher-prep courses, preserving the Florida Center for Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College in partnership with USF, and modifying the teacher candidate testing framework and mentor qualifications. Supporters said it reduced barriers while keeping standards; opponents raised concerns about the remaining “identity politics” language and other provisions. The bill then passed 91-22. The House also passed HB 1101 on out-of-network providers after adopting a House amendment that kept the original bill’s notice and referral provisions with a good-cause exemption, despite objections that it placed too much responsibility on doctors. Later, the chamber approved CS/CS/SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, with members highlighting debris management, emergency planning, crane safety, and hurricane recovery provisions; it passed unanimously. The House then rejected concurrence in a Senate amendment to HB 1609 on waste incineration, and later spent substantial time debating CS/CS/HB 1115 on education, especially Schools of Hope, expanded co-location authority, funding, transportation, and school-district agreement terms. Critics argued the language was added late and could disadvantage traditional public schools, while supporters said it would expand options for students; the debate continued with the bill still under consideration at the end of the excerpt.