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• ., assisting in a delivery, demonstrating how to suture a wound in the emergency department, or navigating

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• For more than 1,000 cities and 254 counties, restaurants are navigating a patchwork of local regulations

Bills: HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• Then you can also take in their driving, how are they navigating through traffic?

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met to review its fiscal year 2025-2026 budget proposal and several bills. The chair outlined a roughly $18 billion budget area, including major funding for the Department of Transportation work program, Visit Florida, library/cultural/historical initiatives, affordable housing, National Guard tuition assistance, and Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles needs. The committee adopted a motion allowing technical adjustments and then approved the budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee. The committee next heard and approved CS/SB 666, creating a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting scholarships, academic, athletic, and arts programs at Miami Northwestern Senior High School. Members praised the school’s academic and athletic achievements, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. The committee also heard extensive testimony on CS/SB 1318, which would rename Florida’s texting-while-driving law as the hands-free driving law and expand the prohibition to handheld use of wireless devices, including in work zones. Supporters, including law enforcement, health care, bicycling, and crash victims’ advocates, argued it would save lives and make enforcement clearer; some senators supported the goal but raised concerns about enforcement, privacy, and impacts on drivers with older vehicles. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 1408, designating memorial highways in Hillsborough and Charlotte counties for Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen and Sergeant Elio Diaz, and SB 1516, creating the International Aerospace Innovation Fund to be administered by Space Florida to support partnerships between Florida and international aerospace companies. Both bills were reported favorably with little debate. Senators also requested to be recorded in the affirmative on selected bills, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Currently, these licensed professionals must navigate additional training, education, and fees before

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• So you're looking at... you think about the palace and you have to navigate it.

Bills: HCR92, HB 114, HB561, HB 1171, HB1894, HB2026, HB2143, HB2337, HB2564, HB114

Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use

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• AND DURING 2020 I ALSO LED THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HELPING THE STATE NAVIGATE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I mean, you’re letting me be your navigator, but you’re the driver, you know.

Bills: SCR 5, SCR 13, SB 3, SB 6, SB 10, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 18, SB 19, SB 24, SB 35, SB 57, SB 65, SB 112, SB 284, SB 290, SB 388, SB 400, SB 402, SB 412, SB 495, SB 499, SB 502, SB 509, SB 621, SB 706, SB 740, SB 815, SB 842, SB 854, SB 875, SB 893, SB 917, SB 974, SB 1025, SB 1061, SB 1073, SB 1106, SB 1268, SB 1281, SB 1300, SB 1362, SB 1379, SB 1447, SB 1451, SB 1555, SB 1902, SJR 36, SJR 12, SCR 13, SCR 25, SCR 5, SCR 22, SCR 12, SCR 24, SB 495, SB 412, SB 10, SB 18, SB 565, SB 372, SB 842, SB 765, SB 62, SB 19, SB 666, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 706, SB 847, SB 290, SB 13, SB 1248, SB 740, SB 14, SB 1006, SB 504, SB 917, SB 925, SB 388, SB 1902, SB 1121, SB 995, SB 857, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 35, SB 6, SB 815, SB 3, SB 1281, SB 1379, SB 1300, SB 1497, SB 1499, SB 1498, SB 1451, SB 1061, SB 15, SB 65, SB 241, SB 304, SB 402, SB 499, SB 621, SB 974, SB 1023, SB 1024, SB 1025, SB 1106, SB 686, SB 112, SB 371, SB 204, SB 400, SB 609, SB 1447, SB 670, SB 502, SB 427, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1555, SB 1362, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 987, SB 1539, SB 893, SB 447, SB 875, SB 406, SB 509, SB 985, SB 965, SB 17, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 12, SB 24, SB 57, SB 1194, SB 1253, SB 1215, SB 1532, SB 1268, SB 1302, SB 856, SB 650, SB 583, SB 673, SB 840, SJR 57, SCR 8, SB 213, SB 681, SB 1172, SB 1252, SB 378, SB 610, SB 918, SB 1343, SB 608, SB 487, SB 955, SB 957, SB 988, SB 990, SB 1019, SB 1021, SB 1120, SB 251, SB 958, SB 535, SB 761, SB 1, SB 541, SB 315, SB 379, SB 1018, SB 1737, SB 266, SB 1415, SB 3, SB 6, SB 15, SB 35, SB 290, SB 706, SB 842, SB 917, SB 1281, SB 1451, SB 1902, SB 12, SB 13, SB 17, SB 19, SB 388, SR 261, SR 265, SR 276, SR 277, SR 281, SR 286, SR 293, SCR 5, SCR 13, SB 2425, SB 2880, SB 10, SB 12, SB 13, SB 17, SB 18, SB 19, SB 388, SB 412, SB 495, SB 2425, SB 2880

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• applications online, creating videos to assist the public, and ongoing efforts to improve the navigability

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• There will be a supplemental, but it will only be to navigate a couple of inter-agency transfers of existing

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Some of the most recent additions have been the effective means of propulsion for safe navigation and

Summary: The committee heard three informational presentations. First, Lieutenant Rob Rowe of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discussed derelict vessel removal, explaining the legal definition of derelict and at-risk vessels, the causes of vessel abandonment, and the impact of recent hurricanes on the number of cases. He said FWC has nearly 1,000 active derelict vessel cases, with 576 ready for removal, and described the agency’s use of ARPA funds, grants to local governments, contractor lists, and the V-TIP vessel turn-in program to speed removals and prevent vessels from becoming derelict. Senators asked about how to expedite removals, insurance coverage, due process timelines, and storage challenges; Rowe said the 21-day process is constrained by constitutional due process and that more staffing and prevention funding would help. Next, Stephen Fielder of the Department of Financial Services presented on the My Safe Florida Home program, which provides grants for homeowners to harden homes before storms. He reviewed program eligibility, grant types, reimbursement averages, and performance data, and said the program has received $633 million in appropriations overall. He noted that the program is outsourced to private vendors, has low administrative overhead, and has processed large numbers of inspections and reimbursements. Senators questioned contractor requirements, permits, overhead costs, and whether the program should be brought in-house; Fielder said permits are required before reimbursement, contractor licensing is verified, and the department is considering several administrative clarifications, including townhome roof work, inspection expiration, and whether grants should be limited per person or per home. A retired educator also testified in support of more assistance for homeowners facing insurance problems. Finally, Tom Berger of the Department of Management Services outlined the Florida Facilities Pool and the state’s real estate development and management work. He described the bonded facility program, the state’s 112 managed facilities, lease administration, parking contracts, maintenance operations, and more than $1 billion in active construction projects. He highlighted major projects such as the Emergency Operations Center, Capitol complex upgrades, a new visitor screening center, and facilities for other agencies including veterans’ services, juvenile justice, and the courts. Senators asked about lease terms, appropriation language, vacancy in leased space, and whether the state uses a uniform lease form; Berger said the lease document is standardized and that agencies determine their space needs. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment by motion.

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• How are they supposed to navigate that?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• If these waters cannot be navigated because of pirates and terrorism, Americans will continue to feel
• If these waters<02:26:50.479> cannot<02:26:50.800> be<02:26:50.960> navigated<02
• :26:51.760> because<02:26:52.000> of waters cannot be navigated because of waters cannot
• be navigated because of pirates<02:26:52.720> and<02:26:53.040> terrorism,<02:26:54.080
• <05:12:15.840> the<05:12:16.160> complex companies navigating the complex companies

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• in the future we not be subject to these rules because, as a parent, as I said, having tried to navigate
• in the future we not be subject to these rules because, as a parent, as I said, having tried to navigate
• in the future we not be subject to these rules because, as a parent, as I said, having tried to navigate
• in the future we not be subject to these rules because, as a parent, as I said, having tried to navigate
• in the future we not be subject to these rules because, as a parent, as I said, having tried to navigate

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That's the Moors, and probably they say it's the first navigators over here.
• That's the Moors, and probably they say it's the first navigators over here.
• it's the Moors and probably they say it's the first<00:57:47.920> first<00:57:48.200> Navigators
• over<00:57:49.160> here<00:57:50.160> but<00:57:50.359> I first first Navigators
• over here but I first first Navigators over here but I can<00:57:50.640> tell<00:57:50.880>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• > children families, SIV recipients, and children families, SIV recipients, and children navigating
• a system that has failed navigating a system that has failed them. them. them.
• As a parent, there is so much to navigate on a daily basis.
• As a parent, there is so much to navigate on a daily basis.
• As a parent, there is so much to navigate on a daily basis.

Keywords: 981, all

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• These are young children now who have to navigate a home environment, sometimes by acting like the other
• c><00:07:34.120> to are young children now who have to are young children now who have to navigate
• <00:07:35.160> a<00:07:35.319> home navigate a home navigate a home environment<00:07:38.000
• provid ERS would be forced<04:13:43.920> to<04:13:44.479> prioritize<04:13:45.479> navigating
• <04:13:46.080> legal forced to prioritize navigating legal forced to prioritize navigating

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Children and Family Law Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 285, which would add language to the parental rights and responsibilities statute directing judges to consider known mental health or medical conditions that could affect parenting. Representative Ball, the bill’s sponsor, said the intent was not to require disclosure of private records, but to give judges a reminder to ask whether anything in a parent’s condition could interfere with parenting and to help ensure children’s safety and best interests, especially in high-conflict or pro se family court cases. He said the proposal was meant as a guardrail and not as a way to reduce parenting time or take children from parents. Committee members questioned whether the existing best-interest factors already cover parenting ability, whether the new language could invite stigma or weaponization in custody disputes, and whether judges already have authority to ask these questions. Ball responded that judges often do not ask, that family court can be difficult for unrepresented parties, and that the language would simply make the issue explicit. He also said he would be open to amendments, including language that more directly instructs judges to ask the question. One member raised concerns about whether the bill should say judges “shall” ask rather than “may,” and Ball said he was willing to work with the committee on wording. Sarah Horn, a NAMI New Hampshire board member and parent, testified in opposition. She described her own history with OCD, ADD, PTSD, hospitalization, and recovery, and said mental illness had not harmed her ability to parent; she warned the bill could increase stigma and discourage people from seeking treatment. In response, Ball said her testimony was part of why he had considered an amendment to include physical health as well, so the bill would not single out mental health. The hearing ended without a vote in the transcript provided.

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• to showing students not just in the classroom, but as they think about having the competencies to navigate
• 41:31.839> the<00:41:32.079> competencies<00:41:32.720> to<00:41:32.960> navigate
• <00:41:33.359> that having the competencies to navigate that having the competencies to navigate
• :46.160> Um<00:55:46.559> and Um, and so, Chair West, I don't know how you want to navigate

Keywords: 958, all

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• . >> So it sounds like there would be some training for foster parents and DCF workers about navigating
• We explained how they can navigate with all the kinds of work with those cultural children. of a question
• /c><04:24:55.760> how<04:24:56.640> they<04:24:56.960> can<04:24:57.120> navigate
• /c><04:24:57.760> with<04:24:58.479> to<04:24:58.880> do to uh how they can navigate
• with to do to uh how they can navigate with to do all<04:24:59.359> the<04:24:59.520> kind

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Unfortunately, the lack of knowledge leaves them unprepared to navigate the financial challenges they
• group of students entering our. our college system, our workforce system, that have no idea how to navigate
• , high medical costs, and the demands of therapy. paperwork, and caregiving make it difficult to navigate
• advocate role is that having somebody representing the family who may not be a lawyer. but knows how to navigate
• expertise, less familiarity, and yet another sort of layer of policy that we're all going to be navigating

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention