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• This provides a replacement for old and aging vehicles within the department's fleet.
• The department has just over 500 vehicles utilized daily by inspectors, investigators, and other agency
• We’re proud to serve those who serve Florida, working every day to create efficiencies, value, and cost
• procure an enterprise telematics solution for the fleet and to centralize the procurement of motor vehicles
• provide real-time location, tracking, utilization, and cost data, and centralized procurement of vehicles

Summary: The committee first took up confirmation of five water management district appointees: Ted Everett and Jerome Pate to the Northwest Florida Water Management District, Michael Romano to the Big Cypress Basin Board of the South Florida Water Management District, and Paul Bissfam, John Hall, and Virginia Johns to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Senator McClain moved confirmation, the roll was called, and the committee recommended all appointees favorably. Members then received the Governor’s Florida First budget presentations for environmental agencies. The environmental package totaled about $5.8 billion and emphasized Everglades restoration, water quality, resilience, land conservation, state parks, hazardous waste cleanup, wildlife management, wildfire response, and citrus support. DEP highlighted more than $1.4 billion for water resources, including $810 million for Everglades restoration, $202 million for Resilient Florida, $150 million for Florida Forever, $70 million for state parks, and $221 million for contamination cleanup. FWC, Agriculture, and Citrus funding priorities were also outlined. Members asked about Florida Forever funding, state park wastewater and septic needs, a reduction at the Florida Wildlife Research Institute, and beach renourishment funding for storm damage. The committee also heard the General Government portion of the budget, which totaled about $2.9 billion and covered DBPR, Lottery, Financial Services, Management Services, Revenue, PERC, and the Gaming Control Commission. DBPR requested funds for license processing, an animal abuse hotline, fleet replacement, and IT retention. FGCC sought new enforcement squads and an IT licensing/enforcement system. The Lottery proposed marketing, retail engagement, IT, and retention funding. DMS emphasized building modernization, fleet telematics, 911 and radio upgrades, cybersecurity, a local government cybersecurity grant program, and data interoperability. PERC described a sharp increase in labor cases and elections after SB 256 and requested staffing, election administration, and hearing officer pay increases. DFS highlighted My Safe Florida Home, fire marshal and first responder support, financial investigations, and gold and silver legal tender implementation. Revenue requested operational and IT funding and support for fiscally constrained counties. Questions focused on DBPR’s condo and HOA initiatives, cybersecurity grant reductions, and the My Safe Florida Home program’s abandoned grants and matching requirements. No additional votes were taken, and the committee adjourned.

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• This provides a replacement for old and aging vehicles within the department's fleet.
• The department has just over 500 vehicles utilized daily by inspectors, investigators, and other agency
• We’re proud to serve those who serve Florida, working every day to create efficiencies, value, and cost
• procure an enterprise telematics solution for the fleet and to centralize the procurement of motor vehicles
• provide real-time location, tracking, utilization, and cost data, and centralized procurement of vehicles

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government met to hear presentations on the Governor’s proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 “Florida’s first” budget for environmental and general government agencies, and to act on several confirmation appointments. The committee first unanimously recommended confirmation of five appointees to water management district and basin board positions. It then heard an environmental budget overview from the Governor’s Office and DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert, followed by a general government budget presentation from Olivia McCaffrey and agency leaders. In the environmental presentation, the administration highlighted a proposed $5.8 billion environmental budget, including more than $1.4 billion for water resources, with $810 million for Everglades restoration, $408 million for water quality, $202 million for Resilient Florida, $75 million for beach renourishment, $150 million for Florida Forever and $70 million for state park infrastructure, and $221 million for hazardous waste cleanup. Additional proposals included funding for FWC law enforcement, boating access, manatee care, python removal, oyster reef restoration, forestry and wildfire equipment, and citrus research and disease prevention. Senators asked about Florida Forever funding, state park wastewater and septic needs, a cut to the Florida Wildlife Research Institute, and how beach renourishment funding would be used after storms. In the general government presentation, the administration outlined budget recommendations for DBPR, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, the Lottery, DMS, PERC, DFS/OIR/OFR, and Revenue. Highlights included DBPR funding for licensing processing, an animal abuse hotline, vehicles, and IT recruitment; FGCC funding for new enforcement squads and a licensing/enforcement IT system; Lottery funding for marketing, retail engagement, IT, and retention; DMS funding for building modernization, fleet telematics, 911 and radio upgrades, cybersecurity, and local cybersecurity grants; PERC funding to handle increased union-related caseloads after SB 256; DFS funding for My Safe Florida Home, fire marshal and first responder support, and financial investigations; and Revenue funding for operations, IT modernization, and fiscally constrained counties. Members questioned funding levels for Florida Forever, state parks, local cybersecurity grants, DBPR fraud and transparency initiatives, and the My Safe Florida Home program’s unused grant balances and matching requirements. No additional votes were taken, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• This resolution calls for federal agents to stop hiding behind masks and unmarked vehicles.
• And it calls for an end to vehicles.
• ,</c> without badges, in unmarked vehicles, without badges, in unmarked vehicles, without<02:38:14.399
• Anyone who holds these values in constitutional regard should be very concerned about this.

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• This fund, every year starting in 2027, would spit out 5% of the market year-end value.
• And then from there, it's going to flow $50 million, 5% of the year-end market value into the Program
• even get us out of the parking lot with the electric vehicle apparatus, I'll call it.
• Wrapped into one, which may even be value pricing for the person doing the procurement.
• required to have a vehicle, and the Navajo Nation will say, well, you missed this sheet.

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• He is such a value to this state. He was a value to this state when he was in this legislature.
• He is a value to this state on the Court of Civil Appeals. We ask you, Lord, to be with Matt.
• begins by replacing lines 46 through 47 on page two with the following: Have known that the off-road vehicle
• was faulty or defective and the fault of or the defect in the off-road vehicle caused the vehicle caused

Bills: SB324, HB395, HB222, HB310, HB285, HB144, HB251, HB380

Keywords: Morgan County, judge of probate, legal qualifications, equity jurisdiction, constitutional amendment, campaign finance, electronic notifications, civil penalties, Fair Campaign Practices Act, Secretary of State, sex offenders, treatment programs, electronic media, post office box restrictions, Class C felony, parole, probation, human cloning, criminal penalties, embryo

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• 23,000 Granite Staters have enrolled, demonstrating strong public demand for the program and a clear value
• I think, again, previous testimony has spoken to the value of the program. serving as the commissioner
• So I just think the fund is a vehicle whether it's federal relief or state funding should there be some
• just think the fund is a will likely be just think the fund is a will likely be a<00:45:46.160><c> vehicle
• whether it's federal relief or a vehicle whether it's federal relief or state<00:45:48.839><c> funding

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• These values have made Minnesota one of the best places in the nation to raise a family.
• I ask you to consider the pride we take in our state and the values that define us.
• I ask you to consider the pride we take in our state and the values that define us.
• </c> grant reflects our shared values grant reflects our shared values bringing<00:04:20.720><c> together
• </c><00:42:56.640><c> no</c> or buying new tires for the vehicle no or buying new tires for the vehicle

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• AB 674, Connolly, vehicle incentives: hold in committee.
• AB 620, Jackson, rental vehicles: do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 620, Jackson, rental vehicles: do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 1022, Caller, vehicle removal: holding committee.
• AB 1022, Caller, vehicle removal: holding committee.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day. The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.

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• That subsidiary reported selling less than 5,000 vehicles.
• This is a vehicle for public-private partnerships.
• This is a vehicle for public-private partnerships. 54 of the district ag associations that we have in
• The chair is recommending an aye vote with amendments, exempting 50% of the property value for disabled
• veterans and exempting 100% of the property value for low-income disabled veterans.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills dealing with tax policy, local revenue authority, consumer protections, and incentives for development. AB 1726 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax dollars for disaster mitigation and recovery costs; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, while the California Teachers Association opposed it because of the General Fund and Prop. 98 impact. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve local transaction and use taxes to offset projected federal funding cuts affecting health care and safety-net services; it received broad support from health providers and county representatives, opposition from one member and a resident, and passed the committee 5-2 to the Assembly Local Government Committee. The committee also considered AB 1790, which would repeal the Waters Edge corporate tax election and require worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. The author and supporters argued it would close a loophole, raise several billion dollars annually, and help fund schools, Medi-Cal, and other programs; opponents warned of double taxation, compliance burdens, retaliation from foreign governments, and job losses. After extensive testimony and member debate, the bill was referred to suspense. AB 2020 would provide a full property tax exemption for the primary residence of 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses, and AB 2069 would create a targeted sales and use tax exemption to spur development projects at fairgrounds; both measures had support from sponsors and related organizations, no opposition, and were referred to suspense. Finally, AB 2705 would regulate third-party “asset finders” who help claim excess proceeds from tax sales by requiring written agreements, disclosure that claims can be filed free with the county, and a cap on fees at 10%. County officials and local government groups supported the bill as a consumer protection measure, while recovery companies and related firms opposed it, arguing the work is complex and the cap would reduce access to services. The committee moved AB 2705 to the Assembly floor on a 4-0 vote.

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• say that women are not worth equal pay, don't have the right to control their bodies, and that their value
• is tied to their age or physical appearance, they are saying that we are not valued either.
• We saw an uptick in motor vehicle theft, arson, shoplifting, and extortion.
• These values also run deep in Jewish tradition.
• But I'm taking my vacation time because that is the critical value of what's going on here today.

Summary: The Select Committee on Hate, Racism, and Xenophobia met to examine the scope of hate activity in California and hear from state agencies, commissions, and community organizations. The chair opened by framing hate as a persistent crisis affecting many protected groups, and Assembly Member Gonzalez briefly joined the committee. The first panel included the California Department of Justice and the California Commission on the State of Hate, both of which presented recent data and policy recommendations. The Department of Justice reported that in 2024 California saw 2,023 reported hate crime events, 2,568 hate crime offenses, and 2,491 victims, with anti-Black bias remaining the most common category, followed by anti-Jewish and anti-Latino bias. DOJ also said referrals for prosecution increased, and it described its hate-crimes guidance, rapid response protocol, and multilingual resources. The Commission on the State of Hate said hate is undercounted in law enforcement data and cited a survey suggesting about 2.6 million Californians experienced at least one hate act in a year, including more than half a million potentially criminal incidents. It recommended permanent data infrastructure, mandatory law enforcement training, and continued funding for community-based prevention and victim support. The committee then heard testimony from representatives of the NAACP, LULAC, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, CHIRLA, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, CARE, Equality California, and the Racial Equity Commission. Witnesses described systemic racism, anti-immigrant enforcement, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian bias, and anti-LGBTQ+ hate, often linking these harms to political rhetoric, social media, and federal actions. They urged the Legislature to fund programs such as California vs. Hate, Stop the Hate, nonprofit security grants, language access, school and mental health supports, and legal assistance, while also protecting civil rights, due process, and free speech. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing, but members indicated they would request additional recommendations and continue the discussion in future hearings.

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• community, In my particular community, we have 31 homes, and according to our county assessor, the value
• of our homes is three times the value of the land.
• This could potentially lower the value of communities.
• The amount of lot rent is decreasing the value of our homes and making them impossible to sell.
• Is it against the law in New Mexico to not have insurance on your vehicle?

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• This is aggravated battery, which involves a firearm, a weapon, a strangulation, or A vehicle.
• Some of you are relying on that as a reason for rejecting the definition of value of accrued.
• And so nobody can value the case well.
• It defines how we value medical care and related benefits. It doesn't touch it.
• What I'm saying is we have the right to define value within the, Statute, Mr. Chair.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Law enforcement later recovered his vehicle, and in his vehicle an AR-15 rifle, a shotgun, 56 on Wednesday
• </c> enforcement later recovered his vehicle enforcement later recovered his vehicle in<00:11:18.440>
• ><c> in</c><02:19:12.439><c> a</c><02:19:12.559><c> car</c> a vehicle locking your vehicle in a car a
• vehicle locking your vehicle in a car loaded<02:19:13.080><c> or</c><02:19:13.200><c> unloaded</c><02
• It didn't take long for them to start realizing the value of self-defense and start realizing the value

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The question is, what values will guide us into this new frontier?
• The question is, what values will guide us into this new frontier?
• It's reflected in our values. I mean it. We have to answer that question.
• Manufactures 70% of the world's electric vehicles. They're flooding.
• It manufactures 70% of the world's electric vehicles.

Summary: The Assembly met, initially lacking a quorum, and the Clerk called the roll until a quorum was established. The chamber then proceeded through routine opening business, including prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, recognition of Native lands, approval of procedural motions, and several unanimous-consent actions to re-refer bills and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The Assembly also recessed regular session to convene a joint convention for the Governor’s State of the State address. In the joint convention, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State speech, focusing on California’s economic performance, education investments, housing reforms, public safety, homelessness, climate policy, insurance issues, and the state’s response to federal actions. He highlighted budget plans, including a proposed $248.3 billion general fund, increased reserves, major education funding, child care and after-school investments, housing and affordability measures, mental health and homelessness funding, infrastructure projects, clean energy goals, and wildfire recovery efforts. He also praised legislative collaboration on AI regulation, tax credits, and other policy areas while criticizing federal policies and calling for continued state action. After the address, the Governor’s speech was ordered printed in the journal, the joint convention adjourned sine die, and the Assembly returned to regular session. The Speaker announced the desk would remain open for introduction of the budget bill, noted the next floor session would be Monday, January 12 at 1 p.m., and the House adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader.

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• They feel like they may... and as I mentioned before, it could be that they really value the... that
• they really value the instructional time.
• have consciously made a decision not to engage in this during the school day is they really greatly value
• How long are they going to have before they have to get back in the vehicle, drive to where they're going
• I urge this body to support HB244 and uphold the values of academic excellence and neutrality. ...values

Bills: SB211, HB96, SB215, SB257, SB13, SB13

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising

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• This is about her life having value. ...for the support, for the votes on this.
• This is about her life having value.
• The underlying bill, I think, has real value to it. It just depends how it's structured.
• is threading that needle in balancing the interests of all parties and trying to stay true to the values
• I see value in this as providing a wall to stem the flow of everything and attract to civil that ends

Summary: The Law and Justice Committee first heard testimony on four gubernatorial appointments to the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. Kristen Ferreira, a Chelan County Superior Court judge, said she would bring a rural court perspective; Lisa Mannion, the King County Prosecuting Attorney, emphasized fairness, equity, victim input, and modernization of sentencing grids, and answered a question about her gun responsibility advocacy by saying responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights can coexist. Kate Bedward, an appellate public defender with experience in tribal and other defense systems, said she wanted to help evaluate whether the sentencing scheme is meeting Washington’s goals. Rochelle Cleland, seeking renewal in the survivor/lived-experience seat, stressed the importance of survivor and victim voices and criticized the commission for leaving the victim advocate seat vacant and for how it handled a recent vote. The chair said the committee would take executive action on the appointments the following Tuesday. In executive session, the committee reviewed and amended several bills. SB 5906, concerning data and personal safety protections in public accommodations, was amended with a substitute and an amendment requiring notification of union representatives when certain early learning or school employees are subject to immigration enforcement; it received a due pass recommendation. SJM 8014, requesting an investigation into the killing of Aishanor Eski Aege, was amended for more neutral language and also received a due pass recommendation, with members noting the emotionally charged nature of the memorial. SB 6087, expanding liability protections for donations of baby items, and SB 5890, reclassifying certain high-speed driving conduct as negligent driving in the first degree, both advanced after substitutes/amendments were adopted. SB 6017, addressing victim- and witness-centered court procedures, advanced after the sponsor withdrew a proposed amendment for later floor work; members discussed trauma-informed protections and funding concerns. The committee also advanced SB 5520 on compensation for wrongly convicted persons after rejecting amendments that would have removed civil detention language and advance-payment provisions, with members debating the scope and fiscal impact of the bill. SB 6239, concerning arbitration for older tort claims, moved forward after extensive discussion about balancing survivor access to compensation with state and local fiscal concerns and sovereign immunity. SB 5886, expanding personality rights to forged digital likenesses, was advanced with a substitute combining it with related subject matter. Finally, SB 6190 on critical infrastructure protection and scrap metal records was amended to require photographs and database reporting for certain transactions and then received a due pass recommendation. The committee adjourned after sending the bills to the Rules Committee, subject to signatures.

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• owner for any damage caused by the driver's vehicle.
• Automatic shut-off rylan vehicles.
• This deals with the highway Patrol off duty vehicle use right now when the they pay out of pocket or
• front and attempting to stop another vehicle.
• as well as the back of the vehicle to more easily.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They recognize the significant value of direct interaction with our dedicated faculty and the support
• </c><00:05:17.600><c> and</c> significant value of direct and significant value of direct and interaction
• All the vehicles on it would have, you know, technically over 10,000 lb.
• All the vehicles on it would have, you know, technically over 10,000 lb.
• All the vehicles on it would have, you know, technically over 10,000 lb.

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• He added that typically this is allowed because of the time value of money: they receive payment on the
• As it turns out, individuals filing bankruptcy usually have an exemption for one motor vehicle, and there
• have been cases where attorneys have represented situations in which that one motor vehicle was not
• With that, I am open for questions. ...have an exemption for one motor vehicle.
• We address material changes, and as a practicing architect, I value an interior designer’s ability to

Summary: The House Business Committee heard several bills, beginning with House Bill 529, which would let insured Idahoans negotiate a lower cash price for covered medical services and have that amount count toward deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. Sponsors described the bill as a patient-centered cost-saving measure and offered friendly amendments to clarify terms and make the bill operational. Testimony included support from a policy advocate and a physician who warned the bill could lead insurers to lower reimbursement rates over time. After questions about prior authorization, billing, and fraud concerns, the committee voted to send HB 529 to general orders. The committee then advanced House Bill 775, which would allow a bankruptcy debtor’s one exempt motor vehicle to qualify for the exemption regardless of whether it is operable, registered, or insured. The sponsor said the bill addresses cases where a debtor’s only transportation was denied exemption because the vehicle was not currently functional. After brief questioning, the committee voted to send HB 775 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 773, a code cleanup measure removing obsolete provisions related to corporate credit unions and cemetery statutes, also received a due pass recommendation. House Bill 787, which merges the Board of Podiatry into the Board of Medicine and moves some podiatry rules into statute, was likewise sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 790, a contested bill creating a voluntary certification for qualified interior designers to sign and seal limited non-structural, non-seismic interior plans. Supporters said it would reduce costs and delays and help retain Idaho graduates, while opponents from the architecture profession argued the bill lacked clarity, could create unintended consequences, and should not bypass architect oversight. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee voted to send HB 790 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and adjourned at the floor deadline.

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• More than 50% of stolen firearms originate in vehicles. So this.
• I'd also like to point out that, yes, while there are many guns... stolen out of vehicles in this country
• If we had safe storage lawns... which prohibited guns from being unsecured in vehicles that would not
• the privacy rights of campaign filers. by allowing campaign filers to not disclose the fair market value
• But at the end of the day, this bill deals directly with the value of any assets held in the trust.

Bills: SB1065, SB2117, SB2217, SB2363, SB2533, SB2742, SB2743, SB2881, SB2964, SB3013, SB3014

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty