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• The proposal that is before council today is really twofold.
• The working group proposes a one-time adjustment so that there can be some equitable adjustments made
• And So, what I'd like to propose is that we provide a short period of time for hiring legislators. to
• So, I think that is the basic proposal.
• I'm gonna listen to whatever the other proposals are that'll come from the other working group.

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• Those are usually commodity driven and you have requests for proposals which is price and experience.
• As far as determining value for what's proposed.
• It proposals, right? So how can we incorporate may be for the vendors again?
• When you look at the our fees, the other proposals, see it ends and whatnot.
• request for proposal to contemplate price and the proposed the solicitation has to define how process

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• So my question is, is the Florida High School Athletic Association prepared to make any specific proposals
• We would look to you to come to us with proposals, and all proposals have critics.
• We would look to you to come to us with proposals.
• And all proposals have critics, and all proposals have adherents.
• Damon will eventually come to you all with as a proposal is to look at this transfer issue.

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Florida High School Athletic Association Executive Director Craig Damon, joined by student athletes Sydney Daniel and Taylor White, on current issues in high school sports. Damon said the association received more than 309 allegations this year, including 113 recruiting complaints, but only two coaches were suspended for recruiting violations, and those were self-reported. He focused on rising sportsmanship problems, violent incidents, and ejections, saying the association is working with coaches and athletic administrators on prevention and positive-behavior campaigns. He also discussed mental health pressures on student athletes, the effects of frequent transfers and school choice on team stability and community pride, and the need for more qualified coaches on campus who understand interscholastic rules and student support responsibilities. Senators asked about the transfer system, violent conduct, and whether the association would propose changes; Damon said he would support guardrails that protect school choice while limiting midseason athletic transfers. The committee then took up a panel on high school coaches’ compensation led by Florida Coaches Coalition Executive Director Dr. Andrew Ramgett, with Coach Mike Hickman, Coach Charlie Ward, and superintendents from Okaloosa and Walton counties. Ramgett argued that coaching supplements are outdated, often amounting to very low hourly pay despite year-round duties, and said Florida’s system has not kept pace with increased responsibilities, inflation, or neighboring states. He also criticized restrictions on booster-club support, minimal coaching certification requirements, and turnover among coaches, and urged changes that would allow coaches to negotiate fairer compensation and receive external funding. Hickman and Ward emphasized the long hours, family strain, and mentoring role of coaches, while the superintendents said districts face finite budgets and must balance coach pay against teacher, bus driver, and other staffing needs; they also warned that booster-funded pay could create inequities between wealthy and less affluent communities. Senators discussed whether booster-club funding should be allowed, whether compensation should vary by performance, and whether any new funding should be categorical. Public comment followed from Florida Athletic Coaches Association Executive Director Shelton Cruz and former coach Tyrone McGriff, both of whom stressed the broader educational and safety impact of coaches and asked lawmakers to support the next generation of coaches. After the presentations, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments on tabs 3 through 6 and, by a single roll-call vote, recommended all appointees favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with Child Care Providers United, as well as provide parity proposals
• So, why does this proposal only allocate $2 million this year?
• There wasn't anything in local assistance at that time; there were proposed state operations to get the
• I would just note that we rolled this proposal out as of January 10.
• me again the timing—the **Little Hoover Commission** evaluation of the governor's reorganization proposal

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Proposed funding cuts, the firing of essential federal scientists and policy uncertainty. threaten to
• very troubling are the administration's abrupt cancellation of the budget. population of grants, proposals
• You're going to hear from my colleagues here at the table about the wonderful ideas and proposals that
• But in this case, the administration has proposed an across-the-board cap of 15 percent.
• And there are plenty of proposals, there are plenty of good ideas. We don't fund enough.

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• , the three proposals that are before you today.
• Next, we have are the Help America Vote Act proposals.
• I'll provide a brief overview of our department and then I'll proceed to the proposal.
• I'll go ahead and proceed to the, excuse me, to the budget proposal at hand.
• This proposal requests one permanent position and 5.2 million.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This bill proposes several changes to the estate code in Texas to provide greater clarity, improvement
• It clarifies that a court can appoint a guardian ad litem for a proposed ward.
• ward, and can act on the wishes of the proposed ward.
• So, this bill would allow a proposed ward to be represented by, or to have a guardian ad litem represent
• the proposed ward.

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• This bill proposes several changes to the estate code in Texas.
• It clarifies that a court can appoint a guardian ad litem for a proposed ward.
• ward and can actually act on the wishes of the proposed ward.
• our attention that the statute only says that a guardian ad litem can represent a ward and not a proposed
• So this bill would allow a proposed ward to have a guardian ad litem represent the proposed ward.

Bills: HB557, HB732, HB1892, HB1954, HB2301, HB3180, HB3405, HB3650, HB3758, HB4035, HB4621, HB4795, HB4870, HB5069, HB5137, HB5149

Keywords: child support, arrears, court enforcement, contempt, legal protections, healthcare, insurance, cost reduction, accessibility, regulations, impotency, marriage annulment, Family Code, Texas law, family law, Texas legislation, dissolution of marriage, annulment, marriage, child custody

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• The proposed energy reporting requirements risk disclosing trade secrets and creating safety and security
• This bill proposes a targeted, straightforward measure to reduce delays for projects that are essential
• We were part of a group of eight parties at the PUC who jointly proposed several of these changes, some
• But the proposal as it is completely blows up and upends RPS, kind of without really acknowledging that
• I will be accepting all of the proposed committee amendments.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on grid reliability, affordability, clean energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization. AB 222, by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, would require more data reporting on data centers and aim to prevent ratepayers from bearing related grid costs; supporters said better information is needed to plan for rapidly growing electricity demand from AI and data centers, while opponents warned about privacy, security, trade-secret, and cost-shifting concerns. The bill passed the committee on a 13-4 vote, with the roll left open for absent members. AB 941, by Assemblymember Bonta, would impose a 270-day timeline for CPUC review of priority transmission projects to speed clean-energy infrastructure buildout. Supporters argued that transmission delays are slowing California’s climate goals and raising costs, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA process, staffing, and prioritization. The bill passed 15-0. AB 1191, by Assemblymember Tangipa, would make existing large hydroelectric facilities eligible for the Renewable Portfolio Standard; supporters framed it as a way to lower rates and ease affordability pressures, while opponents said it would undermine the purpose of the RPS by substituting existing resources for new renewable development. That bill failed on a 4-11 vote. AB 1280, by Assemblymember Garcia, would expand state grant programs to support thermal energy storage projects for industrial decarbonization. Supporters said it would help modernize manufacturing, cut pollution in disadvantaged communities, and preserve jobs, with broad support from environmental and clean manufacturing groups and no opposition testimony. The bill passed 17-0. AB 1117, by Assemblymember Schultz, would require the CPUC to offer optional dynamic electricity rate tariffs for customers to shift usage away from peak periods; supporters said it could lower bills and improve grid efficiency, while utilities said they were not opposed to the concept but wanted more flexibility and time in the regulatory process. That bill passed 14-0. The committee also approved its consent calendar and other noncontroversial items, with several measures moving forward unanimously.

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• H.J.R. 1325 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a commissioner of government efficiency with
• to the By having a position, what's unique about our proposals is that the position is accountable to
• What's unique about our proposals is that the position is accountable to the electorate.
• And I believe that what you're proposing here will give us a holistic approach to waste in government
• And so I think that this holistic approach of that commissioner that you're proposing will make sure

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• Senator Ganon, Senate Bill 21, or do you have any changes you want to propose to that?
• She had proposed an amendment, I believe. Let me get to my folder.
• It might not fit with the proposed timelines that are in there.
• offered in the current proposed offered in the current proposed legislation<02:54:22.000> um<
• <02:56:38.960> timelines not fit with the um proposed timelines not fit with the um proposed

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• representative Sher had proposed a representative Sher had proposed a change<01:06:46.480> to<
• <01:36:00.000> uh is we're looking the bill we proposed uh is we're looking the bill we proposed
• chance to take a look at this proposed chance to take a look at this proposed legislation<01:41:
• we bring up the bill that I'm proposing we bring up the bill that I'm proposing in<02:41:29.640>
• around the this proposed around the this proposed amendment<05:57:59.878> thank<05:58:00.040

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• next bium budget in this budget proposal next bium budget in this budget proposal but<00:27:51.600
• last time as it's the same proposed last time as it's the same proposed budget<00:49:10.880>
• The one position that is proposed to be eliminated, which one is that?
• And you wanted—so are you proposing to go up by a third, or what?
• <05:14:37.440> and through the indirect cost proposals and through the indirect cost proposals

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee reviewed the Department of Corrections budget, with the chair initially noting that the overall numbers looked close to fiscal year 2024 spending, except for federal funds. Department officials explained that prior ARPA expenditures and delayed revenue recognition had distorted the comparison, and that the corrected general fund spend was about $169.7 million. Members then focused on whether the budget’s staffing assumptions were realistic, especially the shift from overtime to full-time lines and the use of vacant positions to offset overtime costs. The department said it is leaning on vacancy savings, but would return for additional appropriations if unforeseen staffing problems arise. A major portion of the discussion centered on recruitment, retention, and staffing levels. Officials reported a 42% vacancy rate in enforcement ranks, down from 51% in January 2023, with 28 new officers headed to the next academy and 33 new hires already tracked. They said overtime is more expensive than regular staffing because of benefits and that it takes about 11 months for a new hire to break even. Members also asked about the split between incarcerated and supervised populations; the department said it oversees about 1,970 inmates in facilities and just over 4,000 people in the community, with 77 positions supervising the community population and the inmate population remaining the most expensive area. The committee also discussed how sentencing and statutory changes affect incarceration levels, including misdemeanor/felony thresholds and theft thresholds, with the department agreeing that such changes can significantly affect prison and jail populations. Members asked about education and recidivism, and the department said base education is the most important foundation, followed by vocational training, while noting that many incarcerated men lack a high school diploma. The department also described a $1.3 million reduction in contracted forensic evaluation services, explaining that these evaluations are court-ordered competency assessments and are not statutorily required to be provided by DOC. Finally, members reviewed victim services funding and staffing, including VOCA-supported positions, and the department explained that a new victim witness specialist would help support survivors at parole hearings and safety planning.

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• It proposes the addition of road powers to the existing Fort Bend County Water Control Improvement District
• House Bill 5437 is a cleanup bill that proposes to validate the creation... ...the condition of the stripes
• House Bill 5656 proposes the creation of a Municipal Utility District to be known as Fort Bend County
• This bill proposes the creation of a Montgomery County Improvement District that will contain approximately
• House Bill 5666 proposes the creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Management District of Harris County

Bills: HB103

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• ballot for an election to amend the state constitution include an estimate of the to the state of the proposed
• S.J.R. 52 by Menendez proposing a constitutional amendment. authorizing the Kickapoo traditional tribe
• States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the proposing one or
• S.J.R. 55 by Parker proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own own hold and use
• Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of

Bills: SJR36, SJR3, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, SJR55, SCR18, SCR19, SCR22, SB27, SB29, SB35, SB1151, SB1152, SB1153, SB1154, SB1155, SB1156, SB1157, SB1158, SB1159, SB1160, SB1161, SB1162, SB1163, SB1164, SB1165, SB1166, SB1167, SB1168, SB1169, SB1170, SB1171, SB1172, SB1173, SB1174, SB1175, SB1176, SB1177, SB1178, SB1179, SB1180, SB1181, SB1182, SB1183, SB1184, SB1185, SB1186, SB1187, SB1188, SB1189, SB1190, SB1191, SB1192, SB1193, SB1194, SB1195, SB1196, SB1197, SB1198, SB1199, SB1200, SB1201, SB1202, SB1203, SB1204, SB1205, SB1206, SB1207, SB1208, SB1209, SB1210, SB1211, SB1212, SB1213, SB1214, SB1215, SB1216, SB1217, SB1218, SB1219, SB1220, SB1221, SB1222, SB1223, SB1224, SB1225, SB1226, SB1227, SB1228, SB1229, SB1230, SB1231, SB1232, SB1233, SB1234, SB1235, SB1236, SB1237, SB1238, SB1239, SB1240, SB1241, SB1242, SB1243, SB1244, SB1245, SB1246, SB1247, SB1248, SB1249, SB1250, SB1251, SB1252, SB1253, SB1254, SB1255, SB1256, SB1257, SB1258, SB1259, SB1260, SB1261, SB1262, SB1263, SB1264, SB1265, SB1266, SB1267, SB1268, SB1269, SB1270, SB1271, SB1272, SB1273, SB1274, SB1275, SB1276, SB1277, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1281, SB1282, SB1283, SB1284, SB1285, SB1286, SB1287, SB1288, SB1289, SB1290, SB1291, SB1292, SB1293, SB1294, SB1295, SB1296, SB1297, SB1298, SB1299, SB1300, SB1301, SB1302, SB1303, SB1304, SB1305, SB1306, SB1307, SB1308, SB1309, SB1310, SB1311, SB1312, SB1313, SB1314, SB1315, SB1316, SB1317, SB1318, SB1319, SB1320, SB1321, SB1322, SB1323, SB1324, SB1325, SB1326, SB1327, SB1328, SB1329, SB1330, SB1331, SB1332, SB1333, SB1334, SB1335, SB1336, SB1337, SB1338, SB1339, SB1340, SB1341, SB1342, SB1343, SB1344, SB1345, SB1621, SJR57

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension

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• The governor even proposed coming after Q comp for teachers.
• > would<01:02:26.720> improve propose amendments that would improve propose amendments
• The governor even proposed mandates.
• Uh, the House is taking up a couple of proposals.
• Uh, the House is taking up a couple of proposals.

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• <00:37:53.839> and somewhat more conservative proposal and somewhat more conservative proposal
• <00:47:55.680> So,<00:47:56.160> is to issue requests for proposal.
• So, is to issue requests for proposal.
• and then force those on the proposals and then force those on the utilities?
• what's um being proposed in 112. what's um being proposed in 112.

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• We will have a proposal for you to review. p.m. as a possible uh meeting time.
• We will<00:03:36.040> have<00:03:36.160> a<00:03:36.239> uh<00:03:36.720> proposal
• <00:03:37.040> for<00:03:37.160> you will have a uh proposal for you will have a uh
• proposal for you to<00:03:38.080> review.

Bills: HB2315, SB2471, HB306, HB1692, HB1842, HB2171, HB2207, HB2343, HB2296, HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097, HCR200, HCR144, HCR33, HCR154, HCR165, HCR186, HCR206, HCR166, HCR31, HCR85, HCR103, HCR117, HCR180, HCR112, HCR18, HCR105, HCR173, HCR137, HCR179, HCR32

Keywords: vacation payout, down payment assistance, state employee benefits, housing crisis, homeownership, Department of Health, SB2471, Hawaii, corporate powers, artificial persons, business entities, election spending, political spending, campaign finance, ballot measure, ballot issue, electioneering, corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC

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• We are proposing House File 1606, House File 3766, House File 4052, House File 4502, House File 4188,
• We are proposing House File 1606 23rd.
• We are proposing House File 1606 Hansen<00:00:52.640> J,<00:00:53.200> House<00:00:53.440
• Um, so I noticed on the proposed calendar you reference Rule 1.21.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, could I have your thoughts on that proposed amendment?
• I think that proposed amendment?
• Um, you gave us a proposed amendment, which I appreciate.
• um language um showing that the proposed um language um showing that the proposed project<01:21:
• So under this proposal, someone who purchases a unit could sell it at any time.

Bills: HB2611, HB2102, HB1710, HB1868, HB1920, HB1812, HB1733, HB1715, HB1723, HB1724, HB1727, HB1711

Keywords: HB2611, Hawaii antitrust, rental housing, rent price-fixing, algorithmic pricing, algorithmic rent-setting, property management software, pricing algorithms, rent coordination, price-fixing, collusion, cartel, multifamily housing, landlord software, occupancy levels, lease terms, Attorney General, public education program, consumer protection, housing affordability

Summary: The committee first took up HB 2611, which would prohibit algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii’s rental market, require public education by the Attorney General, and establish fines and penalties. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill, saying its language was too unclear and could expose landlords and agents to criminal and civil liability for ordinary rent-setting practices based on public information or assistance from property professionals. Members asked about antitrust standards, tacit agreement, and whether using county-published affordable-rent schedules would be unlawful; the AG said that would not be unlawful if based on public information and without collusion. Testimony was mixed, with the chair noting support from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, Hawaii Realtors with comments, 50501 Hawaii and General Strike Hawaii, Haloha Project, 13 individuals, and one opponent. The committee then heard HB 2102, which clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remain subject to state historic preservation review and removes an exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and the Department of Planning and Permitting supported the measure, saying it would improve clarity and ensure review focuses on projects most likely to affect historic properties or iwi kupuna, while also urging language refinements to better define sensitive sandy-soil areas and balance preservation with housing timelines. NAP Hawaii opposed the bill, arguing it would undo progress made last session and that the current process already includes protections for inadvertent discoveries and efficiency for lower-risk areas. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs strongly supported HB 2102, explaining it was responding to beneficiary complaints about late-added language in last year’s law and saying the nominally sensitive-area language should be removed because it was adopted without sufficient stakeholder input and could be harmful to iwi kupuna protections. Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation and several individuals also supported the bill. Committee discussion focused on how “nominally sensitive” areas are determined, whether project proponents could self-certify areas as exempt, and how high-density residential projects should be treated; SHPD said it uses survey and monitoring data to map sensitivity, that highly sensitive areas like Kīauea are not nominally sensitive, and that some high-density projects should remain exempt if they do not involve new ground disturbance. The hearing included no final vote in the portion provided, but the chair noted 48 individuals in support and continued questioning on the bill’s definitions and implementation.