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• properties eligible for a homestead exemption, and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
• properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the Governor’s proclamation calling the session. The special session was called to consider property tax-related legislation, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and limits on county and municipal ad valorem taxes, along with related implementing measures such as ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority requirements for tax increases above the rolled-back rate, and a public website showing estimated savings for homestead properties. The bills filed within the call were read for the first time: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, both referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules and place both measures on the special order calendar for Tuesday, June 2, with an amendment deadline one hour before convening. The Senate also adopted a motion sending any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee for review. The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who reflected on their service and thanked colleagues, staff, and constituents. Senator Hooper emphasized respect and kindness in public service, while Senator Polsky thanked local officials, staff, caucus members, and family, and noted the importance of bipartisan work. The Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, or upon the President’s call.

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• properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
• properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter

Summary: The Senate convened in special session with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then read the governor’s proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was for property tax relief measures, including a proposed constitutional amendment affecting assessment caps, homestead exemptions, and local ad valorem tax limits, along with related implementing legislation on ballot language, taxpayer notices, supermajority voting requirements for tax increases, and a public website showing estimated savings. The secretary read the bills filed within the call: Senate Joint Resolution 2F by Senator Avila, proposing constitutional amendments to Article 7 and Article 12 to revise annual assessment limits, increase the homestead exemption, limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes, and create a trust fund; and Senate Bill 4F by Senator Avila, relating to property tax administration. Both were referred to Appropriations. The Rules Chair announced the Appropriations Committee would meet later that day, and the Senate adopted motions to waive rules, place SJR 2F and SB 4F on the special order calendar for June 2 with an amendment deadline one hour before convening, establish the special order calendar for the rest of special session by website publication and announcement, and send any bills filed outside the call to Rules for review. The chamber then heard farewell remarks from Senators Hooper and Polsky, who were leaving the Senate. Hooper reflected on his long public service and said he hoped to be remembered for treating others with respect and kindness. Polsky thanked constituents, staff, colleagues, and family, and spoke about his years representing communities in South Florida. The Senate then adjourned until 9:00 a.m. the next day, or upon the President’s call, for committee meetings and other business.

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• properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
• In testimony whereof, I have here... ...Chapter 106, Florida Statutes.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Under the current provisions in Chapter 345.050, in order for a speech-language pathologist to practice
• committee, Jessica Petrie-Telemark here for the National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing held a public hearing and then executive session on Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083. The bill, as explained by the sponsor, would require respiratory therapists in Missouri to hold an active RRT credential rather than a CRT, while grandfathering current CRT licensees, and would also add random renewal audits to confirm licensees maintain active credentials. The Senate substitute also included provisions affecting interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure requirements, social worker supervision experience, and speech-language pathologist clinical fellowship supervision requirements. Testimony was generally supportive of the respiratory therapy, speech-language pathology, and social work provisions, with witnesses saying the changes would improve patient care, reduce barriers to licensure, and help address workforce shortages, especially in rural areas. The interior design portion drew the most discussion, with Representative Nolte disputing the sponsor’s claim that the relevant board was in full agreement and saying the board had concerns; the interior designers’ witness responded that they had negotiated changes with board representatives and made additional revisions. One witness also asked the committee to consider adding language from House Bill 2300 and Senate Bill 895. In executive session, the committee adopted an amendment that added or clarified language on residential care and assisted living facility accreditations, a three-year work-experience requirement for temporary licensure language, cleanup language regarding an osteopathic college, and a speech-language pathology fix clarifying supervision could be from any state. The committee then rolled the amendment into the substitute and voted do pass on House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 by a vote of 21-1, with Representative Nolte voting no.

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• Under the current provisions in Chapter 345.050, in order for a speech-language pathologist to practice
• committee, Jessica Petrie-Telemark here for the National Association of Social Workers, Missouri Chapter

Summary: The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083, which combines several professional licensing changes. The senator presenting the bill explained that the respiratory therapy section would require an active RRT credential to practice in Missouri, while preserving a grandfather clause for current CRT licensees, and would add random renewal audits to confirm active credentials. The Senate-added provisions also addressed interior designers, physician licensure background checks and disclosure of out-of-state discipline, reduced the required experience for social worker supervisors from five years to three, and allowed speech-language pathologists to complete clinical fellowships under supervision of licensed SLPs in good standing from any state. During questioning, Representative Nolte disputed the claim that the interior design board was in full agreement with the bill, while the sponsor and an industry witness said the profession had negotiated changes through board-related channels. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Missouri Society for Respiratory Care, the Interior Designers Association, the Missouri Speech-Language and Hearing Association, the National Association of Social Workers–Missouri Chapter, Burrell Behavioral Health, and FGA Action. Supporters described the respiratory therapy language as a patient-safety measure, the interior design language as a scope-of-practice and business-cost reduction measure, the speech-language pathologist provision as a technical fix to ease licensure and compact participation, and the social work change as a needed response to supervisor shortages, especially in rural areas. No opposition testimony was offered. The committee then went into executive session on SB 1083, adopted an amendment that included additional cleanup and related licensing changes, rolled the amendment into the committee substitute, and voted the House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1083 do pass. The roll call passed 21-1, with Representative Nolte voting no. The chair announced there were no further bills before the committee and adjourned.

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• It amends a section in Chapter 3 of the code, clarifies that foreign drivers are not eligible to vote
• It amends a section in Chapter 3 of the code, clarifies that foreign drivers are not eligible to vote

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• It allows waiver of a variety of sections, but including Division II, which includes Chapter 3.2, which
• under current law, those two departments can coordinate and waive any part of that section, including Chapter

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Uh, we're gonna create the Solar Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act under Chapter 1806 of the
• RCAT represents over 900 roofing contractors across the state through 6 regional chapters, and we are

Bills: SB 1036, SB 1566, SB 1664, SB 2268, SCR 5, SCR 8, SCR 9, SCR 32, SCR 46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act

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• We are going to create the Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act under Chapter 1806 of the Occupations
• over 900 roofing contractors across the state. ...contractors across the state through six regional chapters

Bills: SB1036, SB1566, SB1664, SB2268, SCR5, SCR8, SCR9, SCR32, SCR46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act

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• Louis County governing chapter.
• :20.880> Louis<00:01:21.200> County<00:01:21.520> governing<00:01:21.920> chapter

Keywords: 1183, house

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• establish a standard of care for physicians or other health care professionals licensed under this chapter
• So, you know, you want to this chapter." So, you know, you want to get the information out.

Bills: HB322, HB346, HB336, HB384, SB237

Keywords: postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening, new mother, birth mother, newborn discharge, hospital discharge materials, public health education, maternal health, depression screening, health care providers, physicians, nurses, Alabama Department of Public Health, medical liability, standard of care, retired physicians, volunteer medical care

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• Just as schools may want a chapter USA club, they could also have an LGBTQ club.
• <00:03:13.760> USA<00:03:14.480> club, schools may want a chapter USA club, schools
• may want a chapter USA club, they<00:03:15.120> could<00:03:15.280> also<00:03:15.519>
• I followed the correct process to start my Club America chapter at my high school.
• Um, so my club is a Club America chapter. We are affiliated with Turning Point USA.

Bills: HB0159

Keywords: student rights, free expression, K-12 education, speech protection, religious views, political speech, 916, all

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• So MINDOT and, I'll just note, under DPS here it says 168, but DPS has authority in other chapters too
• 168 but DPS has um authority<00:04:22.639> in<00:04:22.880> other<00:04:23.120> chapters
• too like 171 authority in other chapters too like 171 with<00:04:24.960> driver's<00:04:25.360
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• to session chapter 8 included direction to mind<00:27:25.440> to<00:27:25.600> update<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The chair thanked her, and the committee moved on to HB 1359. certain laws in chapters 516 and 516 D
• certain laws in chapters 516 and 516 D for<00:45:21.720> for<00:45:22.000> these<00:45:
• In fact, this creates a new section in Chapter 205.
• In fact, this creates a new section in Chapter 205.
• In fact, this creates a new section in Chapter 205.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Water and Land met on February 13, 2025, and heard testimony on a series of housing, land, and resource bills. Early bills included HB 743 on fiscal sustainability, HB 1318 on affordable housing, and HB 1409 on the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board. Testimony on the housing measures was largely supportive from agencies and advocacy groups such as the Office of Planning, Hawaii Housing Future, Hawaii Appleseed, Catholic Charities, and the County of Kauai, while the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) raised concerns on HB 1318 about public trust duties for ceded lands. On HB 1409, members questioned whether the bill needed updating in light of a separate bill changing the board structure, and witnesses said the measure did not change funding but only the board’s mission and scope. The committee also heard HB 1410, which would create a supportive housing special fund. Supporters, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Hawaii Appleseed, argued that predictable dedicated funding is needed for supportive housing, social services, and long-term homelessness solutions. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed tax earmarks in general, saying they subvert the constitutional budgeting process. Members asked how the fund would be administered and who could access it; witnesses said HHFDC and the counties would coordinate the process, but DLNR noted the bill did not provide additional administrative capacity and suggested language to address that. Later bills included HB 528 on residential leaseholds, HB 1359 on flood mitigation, HB 1087 on historic preservation reviews, HB 868 on disabilities, and HB 1323 on transfer of non-agricultural park lands. HB 528 drew limited testimony, with a Catholic Charities/Hawaii Public Housing Authority representative offering a general example of leasehold development but saying the bill’s exemptions had not been discussed in detail. HB 1359 prompted discussion of homeowner and county responsibilities for drainage and flood damage, with DLNR saying private owners are responsible for drainage on private property and counties for county roads. HB 1087 was supported by DHHL, which said historic preservation reviews currently take about 165 days and the bill could improve timeliness, while Hawaii Historic Hawaii Foundation opposed it. HB 868 drew support from the Disability Rights Center and DCAB, with testimony focusing on beach access and the need for clearer legal authority. On HB 1323, DLNR opposed the bill, saying it did not reflect Act 90 and that some agricultural parcels should remain under DLNR for conservation, watershed, recreation, or fire protection reasons; DOA, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported the measure, arguing that productive agricultural lands should be transferred to agriculture to protect local food production and family ranches.

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• In each chapter, the first chapter is about impacts on communities and land use.
• you can see um the And in each chapter you can see um the first<05:55:12.080> chapter<05:55:12.480
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• Um, I am the director for the New Hampshire chapter and my main focus is New Hampshire.
• Um, I am the director for the New Hampshire chapter and my main focus is New Hampshire.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• said, I represent the American Chemistry Council today, the Kentucky League of Cities, the Kentucky chapter
• said, I represent the American Chemistry Council today, the Kentucky League of Cities, the Kentucky chapter
• said, I represent the American Chemistry Council today, the Kentucky League of Cities, the Kentucky chapter
• said, I represent the American Chemistry Council today, the Kentucky League of Cities, the Kentucky chapter
• said, I represent the American Chemistry Council today, the Kentucky League of Cities, the Kentucky chapter

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:01:40 Chair Comments 00:02:51 Rep. Nima Kulkarni PFAS Presentation 00:04:35 EEC PFAS Presentation 00:39:36 Rusty Cress PFAS Presentation 01:01:10 Chair Comments on Admin Regs and Reports Received 01:14:41, 958, all

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• <00:04:37.320> and<00:04:37.440> an of America of Minnesota chapter and an of America
• of Minnesota chapter and an MC<00:04:38.160> board<00:04:38.400> member<00:04:38.759><
• Also, we have chapter members where their spouses had to quit their job and be a full-time caregiver,
• Also, we have chapter members where their spouses had to quit their job and be a full-time caregiver,
• Also, we have chapter members where their spouses had to quit their job and be a full-time caregiver,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 245, included in the penal code review as one of the subcommittees, specifically a subcommittee on Chapter
• 245, included in the penal code review as one of the subcommittees, specifically a subcommittee on Chapter
• Society of professional Hawaii chapter Society of professional journalists<01:18:42.560> in<01
• Um, instead of trying to address the issue section by section, we'll create a new statute in chapter
• Um, instead of trying to address the issue section by section, we'll create a new statute in chapter

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 114, which would create a presidential preference primary for the 2028 election. The Office of Elections said the bill would cost about $4.1 million. Supporters, including the Hawaii Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters, favored moving the process to a state-run primary, while several opponents, including the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women and multiple individual testifiers, argued it would be too expensive, would shift control away from the parties, and would replace volunteer-run caucuses with a mail-in system. Committee members questioned the chief election officer about election timing, certification, and how a primary might be scheduled with other elections. Testimony was recorded as 11 in support, 41 opposed, and 3 comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up SB 725, which would require judges to make findings about a defendant’s ability to afford bail. Judiciary and Attorney General witnesses asked that the bill be deferred or amended, saying the Judicial Council is already reviewing pretrial bail reform and that the bill’s language could create practical problems for police, sheriffs, and courts. Supporters, including the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the public defender, the Community Alliance on Prisons, the ACLU of Hawaii, and disability rights advocates, said cash bail disproportionately harms low-income defendants, increases pretrial detention costs, and should require clearer findings and records. Opponents included the Hawaii County prosecuting attorney. Members questioned how bail is initially set, what records exist, and whether the bill would change current practice; Judiciary witnesses said initial bail decisions are often made by police or judges and later reviewed on the record, while supporters argued the bill would strengthen front-end due process. The ACLU said it supported the bill with amendments, including clearer standards for ability to pay and written findings. The committee also began hearing SB 733, a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a continuous legislative session. Early testimony was strongly supportive, with advocates arguing that the current 60-day session limits public participation, makes it hard for working people to testify, and prevents lawmakers from collaborating effectively. Supporters said a year-round model could improve transparency, reduce duplicate bills, and better accommodate neighbor island legislators. The excerpt ends during the opening testimony on SB 733, before any committee action or vote is shown.

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• <04:36:21.199> leader Southern New Hampshire chapter leader Southern New Hampshire chapter
• We are a state chapter model.
• So, we have a New Hampshire state chapter that's been in existence for many years now.
• I don't see who plan under this chapter.
• So, we have a are a state chapter model.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Uh, Madam Speaker, I'd like to introduce the volunteers and staff from the Vermont chapter of the American
• With chapters across all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico, AFSP is the nation's leading nonprofit dedicated
• c> The state's attorney or attorney general may institute an appropriate action for violations of Chapter
• attorney general and the state's attorney to conduct civil investigations for alleged violations of this chapter
• attorney general and the state's attorney to conduct civil investigations for alleged violations of this chapter

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a devotional performance, then introduced several bills. H.896 would create a New England Oregon bank specialty license plate and was referred to Transportation. H.897 would prohibit social media use by children and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. H.898, a committee bill on transitions from copper-based to fiber-based telecommunications networks and consumer protections, was read and placed on the notice calendar. H.899 would finance multi-unit housing through the Vermont Economic Development Authority and was referred to Commerce and Economic Development. The chamber also referred H.635, eliminating Department of Corrections supervisory fees, to Ways and Means because it affects state revenue. The House adopted JRS 40, a joint resolution setting weekend adjournment for February 13, 2026, to reconvene no later than February 17, 2026. It also concurred in HCR 181 congratulating the 2025 Spirit of the ADA award winners and HCR 189 designating February 11, 2026, as Disability Advocacy Day at the State House. HCR 181 recognized a long list of employers for inclusive hiring and accommodations, while HCR 189 highlighted disability rights history, the Vermont Coalition for Disability Rights, and ongoing barriers faced by Vermonters with disabilities. The House then took up HCR 192, recognizing February 11, 2026, as National 211 Day in Vermont and celebrating Vermont 211’s statewide referral and crisis-support role. The resolution noted more than 61,000 contacts and over 22,000 referrals in 2025, along with its emergency and after-hours support functions. Members also made announcements recognizing Recovery Day, the Spirit of the ADA award recipients, Disability Advocacy Day, National 211 Day, and other guests and events in the chamber. On the action calendar, the House considered the conference committee report on S.23, concerning the use of synthetic media in elections. The committee reported a strike-all compromise on definitions, disclosure requirements, exemptions, and penalties. The report defined deceptive synthetic media, required a disclosure for certain synthetic media distributed within 90 days of an election, provided exemptions for some broadcasters and parody, and set civil penalties for violations. The House was asked to adopt the conference report.