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• That could be performed by community-based care providers and better refine the performance measures
• that are included in their contracts, um, as well as the data used to determine their performance.
• That's what I wanted to ask that because I wanted to make sure we're looking at the human cost of what

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• providers to work better together to identify other functions that live at the age. agency that could be performed
• by community-based care providers and better refine the performance measures that are included. included
• in their contracts, as well as the data used to determine their performance.
• see them take that's what I wanted to ask that because I wanted to make sure we're looking at the human

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They're not extraordinary requests, and they're just basic human freedoms. ...out for ice cream if he
• They're not extraordinary requests, and they're just basic human freedoms.
• We take away part of their humanity.
• Susan and I put 924 probate cases into a database, and I performed analytics on this.
• Susan and I put 924 probate cases into a database, and I performed analytics on them.

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse opened by explaining it was gathering testimony on elder abuse, especially alleged misconduct involving court-appointed systems such as guardians ad litem and fiduciaries, to identify gaps in law and oversight and develop legislative fixes. The chair limited each witness’s time, asked for names and contact information for follow-up, and repeatedly noted that some allegations might warrant referral to law enforcement, the attorney general, or county attorneys if basic criminal elements were present. Several witnesses described alleged abuse in guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary cases. Dr. Holly Lauder said her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was subjected to allegedly deficient psychological capacity evaluations that ignored treating doctors and family input, leading to a fiduciary arrangement that later resulted in neglect. Kevin Axson described his mother’s probate case, saying a guardian ad litem and conservator were appointed after a family financial dispute, that the guardian ad litem and fiduciary had little contact with his mother, and that the estate was burdened with substantial fees and a $200,000 bond requirement. Frieda Alvarado testified about a 94-year-old client, Samuel Armento, saying he was isolated, medicated without his request, and treated without dignity after a fiduciary and care team took control. Bill Chalmers, Johnny Hamilton, and Kathy Hamilton also testified about Sam Armento’s case, alleging isolation, excessive fees, conflicts of interest, and poor oversight by fiduciaries and caregivers. Other witnesses raised broader concerns about Arizona probate practices. David Redkey said he has been under a long-running conservatorship despite earning degrees and maintaining capacity, and alleged that court-appointed professionals and fiduciaries overcharged his estate and blocked efforts to terminate the arrangement. Susan Wolfe described the Peyton case, alleging that a wife’s conservatorship and related court actions led to the loss of assets, exclusion of witnesses, and large fees for a relatively small monthly care bill. Dr. Lewis Heller, an OB-GYN and disciplinary committee member, said the medical evaluations he reviewed showed the people involved were competent and that the conduct he observed was unethical and possibly criminal. Renee Self testified that she lost her role as trustee and spent large sums defending her father’s estate, alleging that the probate process stripped her father of assets and limited her access to him despite APS findings that her actions were in his best interests. No formal committee votes or legislative actions were taken in the excerpt, but members repeatedly expressed concern, asked for documents and transcripts, and indicated they would follow up with witnesses and consider stakeholder meetings to craft legislation addressing oversight, transparency, and accountability in guardianship and fiduciary systems.

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• And Performance Director at the Department of Health.
• have individuals coming in from out of state operating underneath their home scope of practice and performing
• CSG was present both at the Legislative Health and Human Services in November, and they also presented
• But there's also a concern in the job and the duties that they perform.
• Chair, members of the committee, Bob Horwitz, House Majority Analyst for the House Health and Human Services

Keywords: 996, all

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• We are performing more frequent in-person visits of high-priority cases that have been identified, and
• And then our agency is also responsible for making sure MCOs perform health risk assessments and comprehensive
• October, individuals with certain legal immigration statuses—including many refugees and victims of human
• They are very busy, and so we've calculated in our budget request the amount of tasks they, as human
• It keeps reforms deeply human, reminding all stakeholders that behind every policy are Real children,

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• If confirmed, you will be responsible for identifying new joint capabilities and performing net assessments
• and the annual General Chairman's risk assessment are vital documents this committee relies upon to perform
• members who would speak with those women and children who were on the objective. to understand the human
• And so WPS is, I think, in a program that really helps us to understand the full spectrum of human terrain
• a way that was unconstitutional, to put military into the streets of our cities or policing and performing

Keywords: national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization

Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.

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• Our funding comes from the Health and Human Services budget.
• selected to receive this designation were required to have received Florida Commerce's Veterans Performance
• The new criteria will include, of course, submission for the Florida Commerce Veterans Performance Award
• She was initially considering a career in human resources, but Crystal decided to pursue health care
• Initially considering a career in human resources, Crystal decided to pivot to health care administration

Summary: The committee took up SB 116 by Senator Burgess, a veterans bill aimed at several FDVA-related changes. The bill would reduce annual nominations to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame from 20 to 5, expand FDVA’s survey work to assess veterans’ awareness of available programs and their health literacy, add mental health training to the veterans suicide prevention pilot, strengthen coordination and reporting between Veterans Florida and FDVA, direct FDVA to develop a plan for adult day health care facilities statewide, and allow the Florida Veterans Foundation to use a portion of Gadsden flag plate proceeds for administrative costs. Senator Burgess said the measure builds on prior “Forward March” efforts and helps close service gaps for aging veterans and others who may not know about available benefits. Testimony on SB 116 was uniformly supportive. FDVA leadership said adult day health care could be added at existing facilities such as Port St. Lucie and Lake City, and that the state would need authority and funding to move forward. A veterans legal collaborative, AARP Florida, and Endeavors all voiced support, with speakers emphasizing the importance of better outreach, mental health awareness, and care options that allow veterans to remain at home. The committee then voted favorably on SB 116. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to agency and stakeholder presentations. Florida National Guard officials described a high operational tempo, deployments at home and abroad, hurricane response efforts, and the need to grow the force and infrastructure. FDVA’s adjutant general reported Florida now has the nation’s second-largest veteran population, rising in-migration of younger veterans, a large and aging Vietnam-era population, strong claims and outreach activity, declining veteran homelessness, and improved suicide prevention outcomes. The Florida Veterans Foundation outlined its emergency relief, dental, transportation, and license-plate-funded programs, while Veterans Florida and CareerSource Florida detailed workforce, apprenticeship, SkillBridge, entrepreneurship, and job-fair programs for veterans and spouses, along with efforts to expand recurring funding and better protect customer information.

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• The treasurers receive a modest stipend to perform those duties.
• We know that human beings' biological clocks naturally lengthen each day.
• <06:40:30.320> beings absences so we know that human beings absences so we know that human
• Change can be hard, and we humans often fear it, maybe even more than I fear public speaking.
• <06:41:44.240> often change can be hard and we humans often change can be hard and we humans

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.

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• statistically that the value of a human statistically that the value of a human life<00:55:14.799
• The common goal is to eliminate these things from human contact.
• The common goal is to eliminate these things from human contact.
• The common goal is to eliminate these things from human contact.
• from Human contact the challenge is how from Human contact the challenge is how uh<01:37:28.119> do

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Association, testified in opposition to the suggested amendment in the committee analysis concerning human
• He argued that allowing human physical therapists to work on animals without veterinary oversight is
• He urged the committee to reject the amendment allowing human PTs to work on animals. Dr.
• He urged the committee to reject the amendment allowing human PTs to work on animals.
• storage, and data centers to the grid more efficiently, more cost-effectively, and with better performance

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• benefits of the technology that are coming with this are: Electronic submissions, and when we eliminate human
• sleep environment that should not be there, and then intrinsic factors are going to be things like human
• metapneumovirus, adenovirus, human bocavirus, any sort of Medical infection or issue, perhaps cardiac
• Human court reporters are 99% accurate.
• And I think DEQ has done a phenomenal job of balance in that they take their mission of protecting human

Keywords: 914, all

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• The impetus for us to be good human beings is crucial.
• Instead, we can have them performing at their highest capacity.
• Jeopardizing their ability to perform their duties effectively.
• Let grace, facts, and humanity guide your vote. Please vote no on House Bill 3087.
• Please consider what this bill means on a human level, not just as a piece of legislation, but as a force

Bills: HB240, HB2097, HB2731, HB3087, HB3234, HB3319, HB3394, HB3687, HB4105, HB4205, HB4350, HB4462, HB4642, HB4801, HB5403, HB240

Keywords: quorum, tax levy, county governance, local government, population regulations, quorum requirement, Texas counties, population threshold, deputy sheriff, civil service, law enforcement, appeals process, sheriff's department, HB 2731, roadside vendors, solicitors, county regulation, border counties, Mexico border, Transportation Code

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• , actively improve their own performance, actively improve their own performance, will<02:25:09.400
• > the They're desperate to perform the They're desperate to perform the necessary<05:32:53.800
• humans have ever been from Earth. humans have ever been from Earth. 252,756 The Artemis program
• universe and to prepare for future human universe and to prepare for future human missions<06:03
• Artemis 2 is just the beginning of the next generation of human spaceflight.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• for his outstanding performance. for his outstanding performance.
• fee in the amount of $50 for performing fee in the amount of $50 for performing any<01:25:40.080
• performance of those duties. Thank you. performance of those duties. Thank you.
• <02:36:01.360> It smuggling, and human trafficking. It smuggling, and human trafficking.
• that I CHL will produce a performance that I CHL will produce a performance funding<03:39:25.480

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries. A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures. The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.

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• Our office also performs post-election performance reviews of counties that are randomly selected at
• Civic our office also performs Civic our office also performs post-election<00:21:57.559> performance
• performance reviews of counties<00:21:59.400> that<00:21:59.480> are<00:21:59.640>
• , and I would certainly want to make sure that we are doing what we can to reduce and eliminate human
• can to reduce and eliminate uh human can to reduce and eliminate uh human mistakes<01:26:19.679>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's Health and Human Services.
• support staff includes animal disease traceability, communications, financial services and purchasing, human
• New World screwworms primarily infest livestock, can affect birds and any mammal including humans.
• aspect, it also will impact wildlife, including... the white-tailed deer, pets, cats and dogs, and humans
• In human medicine, there are supports like the Medical Reserve Corps, which provides a state process

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I want to move on to kindergarten performance, measuring math progress.
• Literacy performance demonstrates sustained upward momentum and narrowing achievement gaps.
• They continue to perform well above the average, but they saw a 0.35 decline.
• innate performance?
• The performance in math mirrors what we're seeing in NAEP results nationally.

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• This is to hold districts and charter schools accountable for their performance.
• The Literacy and Humanities Bureau has been one of my huge partners lately.
• They'll show up and they'll perform for you. We call them the traviesos sometimes, right?
• They participate and they perform.
• And the kids, they perform. They have to perform, or they have to present art or anything.

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• The other thing that I'll point out: when I recently met with DCS, I asked, 'What is your performance
• Basic science and human biology clearly inform us that human life begins at fertilization.
• Basic science and human biology clearly inform us that human life begins at fertilization.
• This is about a human being. You either love your fellow human being or you do not.
• about loving human life when it comes to issues of ICE murdering U.S. citizens.

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2793, which would let cities and towns expedite annexations when 100% of the property owners request it, waive the 30-day waiting period and public hearing in those cases, and allow electronic newspaper notice and a single on-site posting for small single-parcel annexations. Buckeye testified in support, saying the bill would streamline uncontested annexations and reduce delay and cost, while a Tucson-area senator raised concerns that faster annexation can limit public awareness and input. The bill passed 4-3 for a due pass recommendation. HB 2041, which would prohibit a parent, guardian, or custodian from being treated as abusing or neglecting a child solely because poverty prevents them from providing supervision, clothing, food, shelter, or medical care, drew strong support from child welfare and anti-poverty advocates. Opponents argued the bill still leaves room for investigations based on poverty and should more fully remove poverty from the neglect definition. The committee also heard HB 2239, creating a child care grant program and infrastructure fund at DES; witnesses from northern Arizona and child care providers described shortages, workforce challenges, and the need for facilities and support. An amendment adding tax-credit language and opening eligibility to entities seeking to open child care facilities was adopted, and the amended bill passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee then approved HB 2321, requiring DCS to place a credit freeze on a child’s credit report when the child enters care, by a 7-0 vote. HB 2371, allowing consenting divorcing parties without minor children to use AI-assisted arbitration and adding a separate amendment on therapeutic interventions in parenting cases, prompted questions about whether AI arbitration is currently used and whether the amendment was germane; it passed 4-3. HB 2594, concerning the Address Confidentiality Program in family court and making attempts to obtain protected address information a felony, passed unanimously after testimony from a survivor and advocates. HB 2661, which requires DCS to inform parents under investigation that they may delegate temporary guardianship and seek court relief, passed 4-3 after amendment removed attestation and documentation requirements. Finally, HB 2995, a major domestic-violence custody bill, was heard with extensive testimony from survivors, attorneys, and legal aid advocates. The bill removes the “significant” domestic violence threshold, adds coercive control to the analysis, requires domestic violence to be treated as contrary to the child’s best interests, and mandates detailed court findings; supporters said it addresses cases where abuse was minimized in custody decisions, while members raised concerns about evidentiary standards, implementation, and the risk of false allegations. The committee adopted a 13-page amendment and then gave the amended bill a due pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote.

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• It provides that professionals who bid to perform a SIRS must disclose in writing whether they intend
• work must disclose in writing whether they have any interest in or relation to the entity performing
• It provides that professionals who bid to perform a SERS must disclose in writing whether the intended
• It provides that professionals who bid to perform a SERS must disclose in writing whether they intend
• work must disclose in writing whether they have any interest in or relation to the entity who perform

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and took up several bills, beginning with CS for SB 592, the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program. The bill was explained as revising condominium eligibility and grant rules, lowering the approval threshold to 75%, changing roof project rules, capping reimbursement at $175,000 per association, and excluding detached units. Two amendments were adopted, including one clarifying the three-story threshold and another adding wind-driven rain mitigation devices for sliding glass doors as an eligible improvement. A late-filed amendment to appropriate $500 million for the program was adopted on a roll call vote, but the bill itself was then reported favorably. Testimony generally supported the program, with members noting strong demand and the need for more funding, though one amendment drew concern from a window manufacturer and some members about product approval and fairness. The committee then approved CS for SB 622 on pari-mutuel permit holders, which would allow certain facilities to be leased to Hialeah permit holders and other same-class permit holders, with an amendment making the lessee eligible to apply for, rather than automatically receive, a license for inter-track wagering or Hialeah games. CS for SB 1404 on illegal gambling was also reported favorably after amendments added a declaratory judgment process for veterans organizations, strengthened ethics/revolving-door restrictions for Gaming Commission personnel, and then withdrew a late amendment concerning a Miami casino property. Prosecutors and the Gaming Control Commission supported the bill as a tool to target criminal gambling operations, while amusement machine operators and veterans groups raised concerns about overbreadth and uncertainty for lawful operators. SB 604 on residential swimming pool requirements was temporarily postponed after questions about how the new sale/transfer disclosure and safety-feature requirement would work in practice, especially for cash transactions and whether home inspectors would be involved. SB 1682, adding 911 dispatchers to the definition of first responder, was reported favorably with support from dispatchers and members who emphasized the trauma and public safety role of telecommunicators. SB 818 on utility relocation and SB 1228 on spring restoration were both reported favorably, with counties opposing the utility bill as a cost shift to taxpayers and the spring bill drawing support from JEA. The committee also approved CS for SB 948 on flood disclosures for tenants and condo buyers, and CS for SB 1742, a major condominium and cooperative association reform bill that would adjust reserve funding rules, allow temporary reserve pauses after milestone inspections, require substitute budgets over a certain threshold, permit lines of credit in lieu of reserves through 2028, expand disclosure and data reporting, and add conflict-of-interest and governance changes. The condo bill drew extensive discussion and testimony, with supporters praising the flexibility and transparency provisions and some owners urging additional relief for inland, lower-rise buildings; it was ultimately reported favorably.