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• strengthens Florida's school safety efforts by improving training standards and ensuring campus security
• The bill aligns school security guard training with guardian program requirements, ensuring all personnel
• concern, but I would submit that it's not, because that would definitely be a serious safety and security
• Senate Bill 1472 on public records for school security guards by Senator Burgess.
• It requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to maintain a list of certified school security

Summary: The committee first heard CS for CS for SB 344, which would modernize the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 based on Public Service Commission recommendations. The bill drew no opposition and was reported favorably. Members then took up several Senator Burton measures: CS for SB 714 on non-opioid advanced directives, which was amended to create a Department of Health website access point for a voluntary form allowing patients to notify providers they do not want opioid medications; CS for SB 738 on child care and early learning providers, which streamlines and updates child care regulation and was supported by industry and business groups; CS for SB 756 on health insurance coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities, which removes the age-8 diagnosis limit and age cap for mandated autism-related coverage; and CS for CS for SB 1356, creating a Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and a newborn genetic testing pilot, later amended to add FIU and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to the board and remove specific appropriations. All of these bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 1624 on higher education, a broad bill affecting tuition policies, workforce programs, institutional governance, and naming changes. The bill generated extended discussion over replacing references to “minority” with “underrepresented,” with the sponsor explaining the intent was to focus on low-income access and student support, while members raised concerns about impacts on majority-minority institutions and preeminence pathways. An amendment added guardrails for private religious postsecondary institutions by requiring public review of affidavits of compliance and giving the Commission for Independent Education enforcement authority. After debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then passed CS for SB 1626 on child welfare, which addresses military-family investigations, emergency shelter certification, children’s services council appointments, criminal-background exemptions, group-home rates, licensing extensions, small residential group homes, missing-children procedures, and psychotropic medication refills; it was amended to adjust council board composition and then reported favorably. Additional bills approved included SB 178, directing Florida A&M University to conduct an agronomic study on emerging crops for land taken out of production; SB 1162, expanding boating improvement funding for trailer parking and offering lease incentives for clean marine manufacturers; CS for CS for SB 958, creating a type 1 diabetes early detection information program for parents and schools; CS for CS for CS for SB 1070, requiring ECGs for student athletes with phased implementation and exemptions, after extensive testimony from parents and advocates about sudden cardiac arrest; CS for SB 774, requiring electronic transmission of certain court orders to sheriffs within six hours; SB 1516, creating an International Aerospace Innovation Fund administered by Space Florida; SB 994, revising driver education requirements and prompting a commitment to add distracted-driving instruction; and CS for CS for SB 1402, expanding eligibility for dropout retrieval programs. The committee also took up SB 810 on stormwater management systems, amending it to focus annual inspections on vulnerable MS4 infrastructure. That bill drew significant opposition from the Florida League of Cities, counties, and stormwater groups, who argued the mandate would duplicate existing permit requirements and impose major costs, but supporters said it was a basic flood-prevention measure. The transcript ends during debate on SB 810, before a final vote is shown.

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• FORMS ACCESS MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PATIENT PORTAL, SECURE DOWNLOADS, EMAILS, USBS, US MAIL
• YOU ARE RECOGNIZED >> WHAT ARE THE OTHER WAYS >> IT COULD BE SECURE EMAIL, IT COULD BE A CD, IT COULD
• AND THEY GOT HAD BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T SECURING IT.
• MEASURES SUCH AS A PLAN TO SECURE MOBILE DEVICES AND LEGAL TECH PROVIDERS.
• INSANE YOU MUST SECURE YOUR SYSTEMS AND THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO BYPASS IT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• 00:21:42.240> cyber funds to SISA which provides cyber funds to SISA which provides cyber security
• :44.960> I<00:21:45.200> think<00:21:45.280> there's<00:21:45.520> a security
• Um and I think there's a security.
• they need for our the cyber security they need for our elections<00:22:00.240> to<00:22:00.480
• <00:55:11.680> and treated as wages for social security and treated as wages for social security

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• a bank would send email messages through a secure portal.
• Okay, Social Security and benefit replacement pay. Mr. Posey, you can present.
• And this time I'm presenting recommendations for Social Security and benefit replacement pay.
• Recommendations for Social Security total $2.6 billion.
• Recommendations for Social Security totaled $2.6 billion over the biennium, which again is just over

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations from the Legislative Budget Board and agency officials on several agencies, starting with the Texas Historical Commission. LBB described a large biennial reduction driven mainly by the removal of one-time funding and discussed capital projects, rider changes, and exceptional items including Presidio La Bahia and the National Museum of the Pacific War. Senators asked about heritage trails, courthouse grants, unexpended balance authority, and the status of historical-site funding. Historical Commission leadership emphasized preservation, courthouse restoration, heritage tourism, coordination with the Alamo and other Texas Revolution sites, and requested additional IT, staffing, and vehicle funding. No votes were taken. The committee then reviewed the Pension Review Board and the Employees Retirement System. The Pension Review Board’s budget was largely unchanged aside from IT maintenance and salary adjustments, with an exceptional item for additional IT enhancements. Members discussed the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System’s funding dispute and the need for a workable restoration plan. ERS presented a much larger budget, including funding for the retirement system, the group benefits plan, and the legacy payment intended to reduce unfunded liability. Senators focused heavily on pension investment returns, benchmark comparisons, and rising health-care costs, especially pharmacy spending driven by GLP-1 drugs; ERS said the plan covers about 540,000 lives and that premiums would rise 8% while benefits remain unchanged. ERS also said it had no exceptional items, and committee members requested more detailed benchmark information. The committee also heard from the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. TESSORS reported an unfunded liability, an infinite amortization period, and requested additional state support, staffing, and IT funding, including a statutory change to allow a higher contribution level; the agency warned that without more funding it may have to cut benefits. CEPRIT’s presentation covered its bond-funded cancer research and prevention portfolio, revenue-sharing from funded projects, and a request to increase salary limits for its CEO and chief scientific officer. Senators questioned CEPRIT’s accomplishments and return on investment, while CEPRIT cited screening, prevention, and research outcomes, including tens of thousands of detected cancers and precursors and hundreds of thousands of first-time screenings. The meeting ended after these presentations and questions, with no recorded committee action or vote.

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• Senate Print 4666A, Jackson, an act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law.
• Senate Print 4706A, Jackson, an act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law.
• Act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law.
• Act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law.
• Senate Print 9370, Jackson, an act to amend the Retirement and Social Security Law.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar. The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family. Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.

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• The same kind of security that public schools get to private schools because every single student in
• We're asking for school security grants, including new technological approaches like the Shield Act.
• get funding for security. get funding for security.
• <01:31:47.320> that Al- the same kind of security that Al- the same kind of security that
• <01:32:02.760> grants, We're asking for school security grants, We're asking for school security

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So we had the minimum security prison.
• An act relating to the Security.
• , Wyoming Department of Homeland Security, Wyoming Department of Homeland Security, respectfully<
• Really all this does is it Security.
• into a Department of Homeland Security under the authority of the governor.

Keywords: 916, all

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• <01:08:00.640> those execute every day, is to secure those execute every day, is to secure
• rights,<01:08:05.359> governments That to secure these rights, governments That to secure
• So to secure those rights govern.
• We all know food security is national security, and as we try to bring the beef industry back in America
• > is<01:30:45.760> national knew know food security is national knew know food security

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from February 13, 2026, and heard several announcements and introductions, including recognition of student guests and notices about upcoming committee meetings. Members also shared informal remarks tied to Lunar New Year celebrations, a water policy breakfast, and other caucus or committee updates. The chamber then took up special orders for several bills, including House Bill 1013 and House Bill 1064. House Bill 1013, concerning ratio utility billing systems used by landlords to allocate utility charges to tenants, was presented as a technical cleanup to last year’s House Bill 1090. Supporters said it was intended to clarify that such billing practices remain allowable and to align the statute with legislative intent. Amendment L002, offered to state that the bill created no private right of action and to limit litigation, was debated at length but defeated. Opponents argued it would restrict existing rights under consumer protection law, while supporters said it would reduce unnecessary lawsuits. The bill then passed the committee. House Bill 1064, concerning modifications to the youthful offender system, was also heard. Supporters said the bill codifies existing Department of Corrections practices, updates language to promote effective communication, and reflects evidence-informed, trauma-informed rehabilitation aimed at reducing recidivism. Amendment L003, which adjusted language to be more inclusive of the YOS community, was adopted. Several members opposed the bill, arguing it codified practices already in place, lacked clarity on evaluators and costs, and did not sufficiently account for victims’ perspectives. Despite that opposition, the committee report was adopted and the bill advanced with the amendment.

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• :07:13.039> our<00:07:13.280> total<00:07:13.599> national<00:07:14.000> security
• service members, their families, and units to which they are assigned, and our greater national security
• , the Defense Department is security, the Defense Department is committed<00:07:55.120> to<00:
• Department of Homeland Security.
• I am assigned as a task force Security.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Today, 177% of retirees in Minnesota rely only on Social Security for over 90% of their income, and I
• <00:01:37.960> Choice budget the Minnesota secureity Choice budget the Minnesota secureity
• We will have a transfer that is secure as well.
• Another section requires us to make sure we maintain the security of that information.
• placements and remains in secur placements and remains in secur detension<02:14:43.480> while

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I know you and I talked about grants and securing funding to help a lot of small businesses themselves
• And I know you and I talked about grants and securing funding to help a lot of small businesses themselves
• If not, what can we do to secure... - Thank you members. Any questions?
• If not, what can we do to secure... I think take a deeper dive into the research of grants.
• If no, what can, what, what can we do to, to secure, - I think take a deeper dive into the research of

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard several governor’s nominations for advisory and regulatory boards. The first group included William Smith, Michelle Ige, and Kayana Neman for the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council; Leland Park and Cynthia Hobson for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board; and Nicole Kacal for the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation board. DBEDT and related witnesses testified in support of all nominees, and each nominee described experience in small business, finance, community engagement, or technology. Much of the discussion focused on strengthening Hawaiʻi’s economy through small business support, financial literacy, and better access to capital and grants. Committee members questioned nominees about priorities for Hawaiʻi Island and the state more broadly. Topics included agricultural infrastructure, value-added food production, shared processing facilities and commercial kitchens, workforce housing, and ways government and nonprofits can partner to help small businesses navigate permitting, licensing, and grant processes. Several nominees emphasized community impact, measurable outcomes, and practical regulatory reform. Nicole Kacal also discussed diversifying the economy beyond tourism, expanding technology and AI opportunities, and creating locally governed training and research pathways so workers can adapt to changing jobs. At the end of the hearing, the committee voted to recommend advice and consent for all nominees. The nominations for GM 608, GM 609, GM 612, and GM 613 were adopted by voice vote, with Senators Kim and Fevella excused. The committee then voted separately on GM 794 for Nicole Kacal, and that recommendation was also adopted. The hearing concluded with adjournment.

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• hours every month to have an IT professional locally. that can help them upgrade systems, do the security
• I just want you know we are looking into the security and we're having conversations with DPS about that
• I want to emphasize that our board is very committed to the market to going to market to secure the most
• We'd also like to have the capability to send secured messages through the portal. much like a bank would
• send secure messages, to further mitigate any phishing risk.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:20:52.240> officers hospitals, and meaning security officers hospitals, and meaning security
• against law enforcement, security against law enforcement, security personnel,<00:25:40.720>
• hearing from some uh private security hearing from some uh private security firms<00:43:41.839><
• Maybe it's secure a help you?"
• Security. Security.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• the cost for janitorial and for security the cost for janitorial and for security and<00:15:38.880
• there's a a security there's a a security contingent<00:20:38.720> that<00:20:38.960>
• <00:53:59.599> or that framework, presumably to secure or that framework, presumably to secure
• <00:54:02.160> benefits to signal the intent to secure benefits to signal the intent to secure
• <01:26:25.600> is that as a semblance of security is that as a semblance of security is honestly

Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Summary: The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action. The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size. Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.

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• whereas the Office of the Sergeant at Arms plays a vital role in maintaining decorum, ensuring the security
• The bill allows a person to use the Social Security.
• It turns out the requirements for Social Security are just a little bit more strict, so this is just
• It turns out the requirements for Social Security are just a little bit more strict, so this is just
• And whereas the farm workers movement helped secure landmark laws and regulations across the country,

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed guests from the Arizona Psychiatric Society and Brigadier General John Connolly, and adopted a lighthearted April Fool’s proclamation directing the sergeant-at-arms to wear a silk top hat. The chamber also approved a House request to adjourn from April 2 to April 7, and transmitted Senate Bills 1181 and 1473 to the Governor. Later, the Senate observed a moment of silence for Passion Swartz after a personal privilege statement about her disappearance and death, and discussed the need to improve turquoise alert practices. The Senate then considered two Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first, it advanced HB 2120 on property tax exemptions and disability determinations, HB 2174 on insurance modeling/data organizations, HB 2289 on truth-in-taxation bond notices, HB 2861 on marital/postnuptial agreements, and HB 2903 on banks and financial institutions, all receiving do-pass recommendations and later passing the Senate. On the second calendar, it advanced HB 208 on school libraries and professional associations, HB 2040 on public educational institutions and adoption information, HB 2075 on school employee contracts, HB 2203 on Department of Education reporting requirements, HB 2255 on school employee training, HB 2383 on school district leases and housing development, and HB 257 on a special plate tied to the mining museum; all were adopted from committee and passed the Senate, with HB 2255 requiring and receiving a three-quarters vote. Several bills drew floor debate and recorded opposition. Senators argued that HB 2075 unfairly applied transparency rules only to school districts, HB 2174 weakened insurance consumer protections, HB 2289 could bias voters on bond measures, HB 2903 used vague “social credit score” language, HB 2008 attacked school librarians, and HB 2040 imposed adoption messaging in health settings. Despite these objections, the Senate passed each measure by recorded vote, with HB 2223 and HB 2203 passing unanimously or near-unanimously, and the remaining bills passing by varying margins before being transmitted to the House.

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• for solid waste service at your house all the way back in 1969 for those who only receive Social Security
• for solid waste service at your house all the way back in 1969 for those who only receive Social Security
• And there's an issue right now with Social Security where some counties do not verify that that is their
• <00:27:12.159> I >> security if you would let him in.
• I >> security if you would let him in.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• committee to study prevention strategies for financial fraud and other related scams regulated by our securities
• study committee, is because we have seen a drastic increase in investigations from our office, our securities
• increase in those investigations centering around vulnerable adults being scammed and through our securities
• kind of fraud. >> Deed fraud. >> So the way we initially set this up would be around financial securities
• fraud since that's what our securities fraud since that's what our agency<00:03:20.640> regulates

Keywords: Business and Financial Institutions - Room 216, 2 March, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several House bills related to fraud prevention and business filing procedures. On HB 1719, members discussed creating a study committee to examine prevention strategies for financial fraud and related scams, with the sponsor citing a sharp increase in securities division investigations and the need to coordinate among multiple state agencies. Questions focused on whether the study would include deed fraud and veterans’ fraud; the sponsor said the committee was initially aimed at securities fraud but could be expanded, and noted the Veterans Affairs director was included. An amendment adding the president of the Mississippi Bankers Association or designee was adopted, and the bill was given a do pass strike all recommendation. HB 1532 would allow the Secretary of State to remove fraudulent business filings and protect personal information used without consent. The sponsor explained that current law does not let the office remove a filing even when someone’s name, address, or phone number is used fraudulently, and said the bill would create a process to investigate complaints and take down fraudulent filings. Members clarified that the bill would not address scam solicitation letters sent to businesses, only fraudulent filings themselves. The committee then voted title sufficient, do pass. HB 1642 would move dissolution notices for corporations and LLCs to electronic notice. The sponsor said Mississippi already requires email addresses on filings and has been sending both email and mailed notices, but the bill would allow email-only notice and save about $65,000 in mailing costs while improving response rates. After concerns were raised about whether electronic notice alone was enough before a business is dissolved, the committee adopted a reverse repealer amendment to keep working on the issue, then reported the bill out with a title sufficient, do pass strike all recommendation and rose and reported.

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• It creates a framework to ensure the transactions are secure, transparent, and made only by eligible
• It would strengthen security measures by requiring couriers to partner with an existing Texas retailer
• We offer a secure platform for ordering official state lottery tickets.
• Texans deserve secure, convenient, modern access to the lottery and have shown a strong desire for it
• So we would do it securely, we would do it safely, in a modern way.

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• You have to secure those so they don't blow away.
• But once you secure them, that's considered now part of the landlord's.
• You have to secure those so they don't blow away.
• But once you secure them, that's considered now part of the landlord's property.
• You have to secure those so they don't blow away.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to make sure that third parties do not get access to sensitive data, information such as social security
• This bill helps protect the sensitive data that our county governments are processing, like social security
• If one county can then go next door and provide those security services outside of a county, then you've
• County jails often rely on mandatory overtime to maintain the security of their facilities.
• The third function that we're responsible for is the safety and security of the courthouse complexes.

Keywords: 1184, house, all