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• HB 759, minimum age for firearm purchase or transfer, by Representative Salzman and Representative Soroy
• HB 759 proposes to lower the minimum age for firearm purchase and transfer in Florida from 21 to 18 years
• Today I stand to address you on HB 759, which proposes to set the minimum age to purchase or transfer
• 20-year-olds, and I certainly wouldn't. ...and I certainly would never allow them to be able to transfer
• It's the same philosophy: the Legislature then allowed a case to be transferred from out of jurisdiction

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard a series of bills, beginning with HB 759, which would lower Florida’s minimum age to purchase or transfer firearms from 21 to 18. The bill drew strong opposition from gun-violence prevention groups, Parkland survivors and families, and several members who argued the current law was enacted after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting and should not be reversed. Supporters, including gun-rights advocates and some members, argued 18-year-olds are legal adults who serve in the military, vote, and should have full Second Amendment rights. After debate, the committee voted 13-5 to report HB 759 favorably. The committee then unanimously approved HB 431, extending Level 2 background screening requirements for youth athletic coaches through July 1, 2026, and HB 231, which keeps certain medical examiner information confidential, both with little opposition. It also approved HB 663, increasing penalties for unlawfully using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of dangerous crimes, after adopting a technical amendment, and HB 845, which clarifies the intake process for Veterans Treatment Court and removes Veterans Hall of Fame language from the bill. Each of those measures passed without recorded opposition. Members also approved PCS for HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, which creates a sentencing multiplier for aggravated animal cruelty cases. The bill was presented as a response to a high-profile dog abuse case and was supported by animal welfare and law enforcement groups; members cited animal cruelty as a predictor of broader violence. The committee then approved HB 1021, allowing active law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at sporting events, after debate over identification, venue procedures, and whether the bill should extend more broadly; it passed 16-1. Finally, HB 653, adding aggravating factors for capital felonies involving the assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, was reported favorably after brief discussion about federal penalties and deterrence. The transcript ends as the committee begins hearing HB 6025, a repeal bill related to emergency restrictions on firearms during local states of emergency, but the discussion is cut off before action is taken.

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• She transferred more than 100 core programs and services, including the Individuals with Disabilities
• with disabilities, they’re distraught, and they are asking us to take action to stop these illegal transfers
• I rise today to strongly oppose the transfer of special education programs from the Department of Education

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• two or more places on the interior surface or the internal working parts of a firearm that are transferred
• by imprinting on each cartridge case when the firearm is fired. ...of a firearm that are transferred
• data present in its firearms, and that data is wiped when ownership of a personalized firearm is transferred

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Summary: The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology met to review its work on intentional microstamping and personalized firearms and to discuss draft recommendations for a final report. The co-chairs summarized testimony received from manufacturers, advocates, law enforcement, and officials from New Jersey, New York, and California. For microstamping, the discussion focused on how the technology could help trace spent casings, its limits in forensic use, and concerns about wear, tampering, implementation costs, and whether it would burden lawful gun owners. For personalized firearms, members reviewed testimony about biometric smart guns, their current commercial availability, higher cost, and potential benefits for preventing accidental shootings and unauthorized use, especially involving children and suicide prevention. Commissioners expressed a range of views. Several supported microstamping as a crime-solving tool and endorsed a recommendation that the legislature direct a feasibility and viability study, set standards and training, fund implementation, and create penalties for tampering. Others opposed microstamping, arguing it has not worked in other states, may not reduce crime, and could impose costs on manufacturers and owners. On personalized firearms, most commissioners supported encouraging the technology, but there was disagreement over whether to create a temporary sales tax exemption; some favored an incentive to promote adoption, while others opposed any tax subsidy for firearms or questioned whether the data justified it. The co-chairs said they would draft a report reflecting the majority consensus and circulate it for review before a final vote at a later meeting, likely in July. The commission also discussed which executive branch agency should conduct the microstamping feasibility study, with the Attorney General’s office and EOPSS mentioned as possibilities. The meeting ended with agreement to reconvene for final votes on the report and recommendations.

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• A drought declaration enables Ecology to expedite processing of water transfer applications in 15 days
• Second, back-to-back droughts have highlighted the limits of one transfer per fiscal year.
• in July 2023, and then conditions necessitated a new declaration in April 2024, which prevented a transfer

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Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first elected Rep. Reeves as chair and Rep. Dent as vice chair for the coming year by unanimous voice vote. Rep. Reeves then continued chairing the meeting after noting he would need to leave early, and the committee moved to its regular agenda on drought conditions in Washington. The first major presentation came from the state climatology office and the Department of Ecology on the 2026 statewide drought declaration. They described an unusually warm winter, low spring snowpack, and forecast above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation for parts of the summer. Ecology said the declaration was based on Washington’s statutory drought criteria of reduced water supply and expected hardship, and that impacts were already being seen or anticipated for agriculture, fish, and some drinking water systems, especially in the Yakima Basin. Ecology also noted the drought response grant account had $3 million available, and that the declaration allows expedited water transfer processing and emergency response grants. Committee members asked about funding, preparedness, and longer-term drought planning. Rep. Dent and others urged Ecology to work with the Legislature on broader mitigation strategies, including possible future legislative tools, funding needs, and reservoir or storage solutions. Ecology staff said they were open to continued collaboration and noted recurring drought has highlighted the need for more preparedness funding and resilience planning. Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington then gave a contrasting presentation, arguing that Washington was not in a drought emergency because reservoirs were full, precipitation was near or above normal in many areas, soil moisture was adequate, and agriculture was performing well. He said the low snowpack would not create a serious water shortage this year and urged the state to drop the drought emergency declaration. Committee members questioned him about reservoir capacity, state drought definitions, and forecast uncertainty. The meeting ended with several members thanking outgoing chair Sen. Warnick for her service and reflecting on future drought meetings and water issues in the state.

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• A drought declaration enables Ecology to expedite processing of water transfer applications in 15 days
• Second, back-to-back droughts have highlighted the limits of one transfer per fiscal year.
• in July 2023, and then conditions necessitated a new declaration in April 2024, which prevented a transfer

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first elected Rep. Reeves as chair and Rep. Dent as vice chair for the coming year, with the vote appearing unanimous. After a brief discussion about who would chair the rest of the meeting, the committee proceeded to its regular agenda focused on the 2026 drought situation in Washington. The Washington state climatologist, Karen Mbacca, and Department of Ecology drought staff presented data showing a statewide drought declaration issued April 8 due to very low snowpack, warm winter temperatures, and resulting water supply concerns. They described the state’s statutory drought criteria, current reservoir and streamflow conditions, Yakima Basin water supply forecasts, likely summer temperature and precipitation outlooks, and the possibility of an El Niño developing later in the year. Ecology said the declaration makes $3 million in drought response grants available and allows expedited water transfer processing, and staff said they are already hearing concerns about impacts to agriculture, fish, and drinking water systems. Committee members discussed the need for longer-term drought preparedness, possible legislative tools, and whether additional funding or reservoir/storage strategies should be considered. Rep. Dent and others asked about available grant money and future mitigation planning, while Ecology said it is open to working with the legislature and stakeholders on resilience measures. The committee then heard a contrasting presentation from Dr. Cliff Mass of the University of Washington, who argued there is no current drought emergency because reservoirs are full, precipitation and soil moisture are near or above normal in many areas, and agriculture is performing well; he said the state’s drought declaration is not justified by current conditions. Members questioned him about reservoir capacity, drought definitions, and forecasts, and the meeting ended with several members thanking departing legislators and noting the importance of continued water planning.

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• John Gill initially attended Hendrix College for undergraduate studies before transferring to Vanderbilt
• Senate Bill 75 by Senator Dismang to amend the revenue stabilization law, to create funds, to make transfers
• $2.5 million appropriation for the used tire recycling and abatement program and a $2.5 million transfer

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• The first one is to restore the transfer from special funds to general funds for two positions to re-describe
• restore the Judiciary's request for $188,880 in general funds for a cybersecurity position and the transfer
• restore the judiciary's request for $188,880 in general funds for cybersecurity position and the transfer

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several nominations and bills. It first recommended advise and consent for Governor’s Message 573, confirming Luann Blake to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee after she described her experience as a blind voter and her goals of improving outreach and accessibility for voters with print disabilities. The committee then took up the judiciary supplemental budget bill, HB 2095, with testimony from the courts and several supportive organizations. The courts requested funding for security, cybersecurity, substance use treatment contracts, public guardian services, staffing, and capital projects; members questioned the lump-sum CIP request, the substance use contract funding, and the Kamanu Hale elevator project. The committee later voted to pass HB 2095 with amendments, including changes to cybersecurity funding, security-related report language, and other committee-report notes. The committee also heard HB 1520, which changes the five-year statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of campaign finance violations to begin upon discovery by the Campaign Spending Commission. The commission supported the bill, saying it would prevent delayed reporting from avoiding prosecution, while one senator raised concerns about due diligence, tolling, and the difference between administrative and criminal enforcement. The bill drew broad support from advocacy groups and was advanced with an amendment clarifying “criminal prosecution.” HB 1548, which reduces the maximum sentence for misdemeanors and other offenses punishable by up to one year to 364 days, received strong support from the Public Defender, immigrant-rights groups, OHA, and others, who said the change would reduce immigration consequences for noncitizens. The committee later amended and passed the bill, limiting it to non-violent offenses. HB 2050, increasing partial public financing limits and available public funds, was supported by the Campaign Spending Commission and good-government groups, while OHA asked for parity with lieutenant governor races. The committee passed it with amendments increasing the public-fund match and funding levels, and requested additional appropriations in the committee report. HB 2494, which would set factors for warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations and require documentation of the justification, drew strong support from the Public Defender and civil-liberties advocates but opposition from the Attorney General’s office, prosecutors, police, and some business groups, who warned it would restrict officer discretion and trigger litigation. The committee nevertheless passed it with amendments. In a final decision-making agenda, the committee also passed HB 2250 with amendments, adding blank appropriations and committee-report language related to claims against the state, including claims involving exonerees and a disputed USEPA-related claim.

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• So we looked we had budget in places that we knew we can live without and even or transferring that over
• It was initially attacks auditor, one position in the division of Pmw in transferred to Dge in classified
• because a lot of these vacancy say Leon County given recruiting, which agency seems to be winning the transfer

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• Senate Bill 777 establishes a clear statutory process for transferring responsibility of abandonment,
• The bill defines abandonment based on licensure lapse, lack of ownership transfer, ensuring clarity,
• One student's partner in our counseling program was transferred to New York unexpectedly.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It further allows the transfer of certificate of need beds for this purpose for no more than 100 miles
• If custody is not transferred immediately, the amendment also provides that a child is considered a child
• developmental disability, the court refers the child to APD or DCF for service provisions rather than Transferring

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• served in law enforcement for 30 years, including 12 years with the Border Patrol, uh, before transferring
• Uh, House Bill 4905 was brought to me by Tech Dot and transfers, transfers the ship channel improvement

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• A scheduled transfer.
• Anything forward, they're given to you as a scheduled transfer, which, which is not protected.
• , if something happens and we, you know, we begged them to please stay and several of them have transferred

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• Find a precious metals back electronic transfer transactional platform that will allow the state to pay
• We use debit cards and electronic transfers and checks and that same capability is possible here for
• Remy, huge wealth transfer this generation in the United States.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This bill will require all homes, regardless of age, and upon sale or transfer, to be equipped with at
• This bill will require all homes, regardless of age, and upon sale or transfer, to be equipped with at
• So again, what our bill does is it requires, upon the point of sale or transfer of a home, that all homes

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and advanced several bills, with the most extensive discussion centered on condominium issues, gambling enforcement, and public safety. CS/SB 592 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was amended to clarify the three-story eligibility threshold and to add sliding glass door wind-driven rain mitigation devices as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program failed on a 3-4 roll call vote, and the bill was then reported favorably. Members also took up CS/SB 1742, a broad condominium and cooperative association reform bill, which would give associations more flexibility on reserves after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over certain spending increases, improve disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, expand data collection, and extend some disclosure rescission periods; the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit leasing, as amended to allow leasing to same-class permit holders or Hialeah permit holders and to make related wagering licenses discretionary rather than automatic. SB 1404 on illegal gambling was reported favorably after amendments allowing veterans organizations to seek declaratory rulings on machine compliance and adding ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel; a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property was withdrawn. Testimony on that bill came from prosecutors, the Gaming Control Commission, veterans groups, and amusement machine operators, with supporters emphasizing organized crime enforcement and opponents seeking clearer definitions and compliance guidance. On public safety and infrastructure, SB 1682 to include 911 dispatchers in the definition of first responder was reported favorably with strong support from dispatchers and committee members. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were also reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a taxpayer cost shift. SB 948 on flood disclosures for rental properties and condominium sales/rentals was reported favorably after support from environmental and flood advocacy groups. The committee also heard SB 604 on residential pool safety requirements, but the chair temporarily postponed it after concerns were raised about how the inspection requirement would work in cash transactions and whether it would require permits or delay closings.

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• it's<00:10:19.000> just<00:10:19.160> sort<00:10:19.320> of<00:10:19.519> transferring
• <00:10:20.240> the it's just sort of transferring the it's just sort of transferring the things

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Summary: State Representative Jim Nash and Representative Kristin Robbins discussed a package of fraud-prevention bills, centered on House File 3 and a separate whistleblower-protection measure. HF 3 would require annual reports based on Office of the Auditor (OA/OLA) findings to be sent to ranking members of relevant committees, with the goal of giving appropriators more information about internal controls and follow-up on audit recommendations. Nash said the bill is intended to help reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, cited the Feeding Our Future case as an example of weak controls, and noted that the OA helped draft the proposal and supports it. He also said the bill’s language is modeled in part on Colorado and on earlier recommendations for more information to be shared with decision-makers. Robbins said her bill would expand whistleblower protections for state employees, including unclassified employees, and add new protected reporting channels and definitions. She said employees are often afraid to come forward because of job and career concerns, and that the bill would better protect reports made to legislators, the OA, governmental bodies, and law enforcement. She and Nash said they were working with DFL members and committee chairs on bipartisan amendments to define “fraud” and “misuse,” and to align the language with the Inspector General bill and prior law. In questions, Robbins explained that current law protects only certain employees and that her bill would broaden coverage and make it easier for employees to report concerns without fear. She said the OA supports the effort and that the added reporting pathways would help with follow-up on agency recommendations. Nash and Robbins both emphasized that the measures are part of a broader fraud-fighting package and expressed hope for bipartisan support, though Nash criticized DFL leadership for not backing the bills more openly. No votes or final actions were taken in the exchange shown.

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• Veterans Affairs HB 771 by Garvin Hawkins relating to a single common course numbering system for the transfer
• HB 782 by Thompson rather than the transfer of a protective order for the subcommittee on family and
• HB 874 by Goodwin relating to the required Licensed Firearms Dealership Report, certain sales or transfers

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• THINK THERE IS A CASE RIGHT NOW THAT IS BEING EVALUATED ON IF IT CAN BE PUT TOGETHER TO ALLOW THE TRANSFER
• THEN IT GETS TRANSFERRED TO THEM AND THEY DON'T REALIZE IT AND IT TAKES A LARGE GROUP TO AGREE TO ELEVATE
• I THINK REQUIRING A FULL RECOGNITION OF THE DEPRECIABLE COMPONENTS OF THE BUILDING UPON TRANSFER OF THE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In New Mexico, we serve over 37,000 consumers with an average earned wage access transfer amount of $72
• The only fee that is solely attributable to EWA is the optional $1.99 expedited transfer fee.
• request that Bridget's expedited fees are placed in the same fee structure and provision for expedited transfer

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• So would that essentially transfer with them to the new school, or do they need to get a new 504 from
• to, and I'm confused about transferred to, and I'm confused about resident<00:37:21.440> school
• among schools within the transfer among schools within the district.<03:19:20.479> the<03:19:
• <03:42:42.080> And<03:42:42.239> then transferred to the district.
• And then transferred to the district.

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• Governor’s Office at this current moment, so that’s what she’ll present her rationale for, perhaps transferring
• So those two positions, we'd like to transfer from federal positions to general funded positions.
• So earlier this week, uh, we found out that there's going to be a transfer of the State Fire Marshal.
• The next item is the transfer in of five positions that was our original request.
• child um the next item is the transfer child um the next item is the transfer in<03:58:13.600>

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