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• This is ...for the children with special needs that require a higher level of care.
• The job duties of these officers and these additional classifications often require them to be exposed
• This requirement is both impractical and overly burdensome, and we respectfully request that sections
• Now, the business assessment that they're saying is robust, they're only required to do it once.
• Now, the business assessment that they're saying it's robust, they're only required to do it once.

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• Has completed the application requirements to receive a license to teach in Nevada.
• Medicaid coverage for screening for certain forms of cancer.
• Assembly Bill 234, introduced by Assemblymember Anderson, requires Medicaid coverage for screening for
• coverage for fertility preservation services.
• Assembly Bill 494, as amended, requires the Department of Education to prepare a report.

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• not change that to say this parcel has to have a 50-foot setback because you're going to height requirements
• It does not preclude the underlying requirement with respect to the setback.
• saying with the height, I get that—but would there be considerations for building safety that would require
• by the City of Punta Gorda to customers outside its municipal boundaries to Charlotte County and requires
• This bill requires a disabled veteran to provide evidence of qualification and the Rep.

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• HB 3455 by Schaffner, relating to the main factual disclosure requirements and liability for experimental
• HB 3472 by Alcott, relating to informed consent requirements before the provision of health care services
• HB 3480 by Schott, relating to the required provision of certain governmental entity contracts carrying
• HB 3501 by Perez of El Paso, relating to the requirement that certain hospitals prepare and publish a
• HB 3549 by Ward Johnson, relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to

Summary: The House met briefly to read a large number of first-reading bills, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions and refer them to the appropriate committees. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public health, education, criminal justice, taxation, transportation, water and natural resources, elections, housing, veterans issues, local government, and constitutional amendments. Several bills focused on school policy, health care regulation, property tax and sales tax changes, criminal penalties, and local or state agency authority. Among the notable items were proposals on name and sex changes on birth records, college admissions inquiries into criminal history, foster care contractor liability, school nutrition and assessment policy, election procedures, homestead and franchise tax exemptions, public retirement system reporting, and numerous transportation and infrastructure measures. The House also received resolutions designating local honors and observances, including Brownsville as the bicycling capital of the Rio Grande Valley, Port Aransas as the fishing capital of Texas, and Selena Quintanilla Perez Day. Some measures proposed constitutional amendments on legislative procedure, homestead taxation, and election-law enforcement authority. No debate or testimony occurred in this segment; the action was limited to first reading and referral. The session also referred several resolutions to the Local and Consent Calendars. At the end of the proceedings, the House adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. Tuesday.

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• Number one: the legislature should consider requiring general contractors to post a notice on all job
• requirements, and avenues to trigger wage and hour enforcement activities by L&I in any construction
• And number four, there should be a review of existing reporting requirements tier.
• requirements and avenues to trigger wage and hour enforcement activities by L&I in the construction,
• So it would require some rulemaking, yes. Thank you very much. I appreciate your answer.

Summary: The committee heard a report on the Underground Economy Task Force in Washington’s construction industry. Labor and Industries said the task force, created by a 2024 budget proviso, met 11 times and developed consensus recommendations to improve enforcement against worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums. Consensus items included defining and regulating construction labor providers, improving interagency data sharing, increasing penalties for repeat offenders, expanding L&I authority over successor accountability, reviewing agency penalty rules, and exploring tracking of cash payments. Majority-but-not-consensus ideas included posting subcontractor notices at job sites, setting an independent-contractor threshold that would trigger L&I review, holding direct contractors liable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors, and reviewing reporting requirements. Testifiers from labor, business, and the Attorney General’s Office generally supported stronger enforcement and transparency, while business representatives cautioned against overregulation and said any new rules should avoid burdening legitimate contractors or restricting lawful cash payments and independent contracting. L&I said the final report would be distributed by December 31 and the task force work group would be reconvened. The committee then reviewed the wage recovery work group report. L&I explained current wage complaint procedures and said the work group, made up of labor and business representatives, reached five consensus recommendations: allow L&I to prioritize wage complaints strategically, permit aggregation of related complaints, raise the minimum penalty under the Wage Payment Act from $1,000 to $1,500 and create a penalty matrix, improve employer awareness with materials for new hires, and establish a wage recovery fund. The fund would be seeded by penalties, would not require new employer assessments, and would allow limited early payments to eligible workers facing hardship, with a proposed cap of $2,500 and a later review of the program. Business and labor representatives both supported the overall framework, though business raised concerns about fraud safeguards and recovery of funds if a claim is later found invalid. Members also received an overview of Washington’s apprenticeship system. L&I described the state’s apprenticeship agency structure, the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and the difference between Washington’s state apprenticeship standards and the federal Office of Apprenticeship system. The presentation highlighted current participation levels, program approval and objection processes, and strong post-completion outcomes, including median annual earnings above $100,000 and an estimated $7.80 return for every public dollar invested. Committee members asked about how apprentices apply, how sponsors work with L&I, and whether recurring objections could be addressed earlier in the process. Finally, the committee heard updates on wildland firefighter respiratory protection, federal cuts to NIOSH, and economic and federal policy impacts on unemployment insurance and workforce services. L&I said wildland firefighters face significant smoke exposure and cancer risk, but current rules do not require respiratory protection for that work because of technical and operational challenges; the agency is watching efforts in other jurisdictions and at the federal level. On NIOSH, L&I warned that federal staffing and grant cuts could weaken occupational safety research, training pipelines, and programs affecting Washington workers, including firefighter cancer tracking and Hanford exposure assessments. ESD reported rising UI claims, a stable unemployment rate, and pressure on the trust fund, while also describing technology and process changes that have improved claims handling. ESD also said HR1 will significantly increase demand on WorkSource services through new work-search requirements for SNAP and Medicaid recipients, creating an unfunded mandate that the agency is preparing to implement with partner agencies.

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• <00:01:41.200> to cost the current threshold required to cost the current threshold required
• <00:01:50.479> an million dollar in order to require an million dollar in order to require
• Who would be required to get an audit in under this bill in those cases?
• of the risk as far as overall coverage of the risk as far as overall coverage based<00:09:06.839
• It requires constant monitoring and management.

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• , including all insurance requirements pursuant to Florida Statutes 324.022 and... ...requirements pursuant
• I'm not sure if that's a requirement in this particular bill that we're offering.
• You know, the individual machine, UTV, was required to be tagged as any vehicle is.
• To do that, however, requires a lot of port infrastructure. So, Mr.
• And we're required from our bond covenants and the resolutions to maintain a coverage on an annual basis

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard SB 356 by Senator Wright, which would create an opt-in framework for counties and municipalities to allow utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain local roads with posted speed limits below 55 mph, subject to local safety determinations, licensing, insurance, and other restrictions. Supporters, including a retired sheriff and a Florida Sheriffs Association representative, argued the bill would give law enforcement clearer authority and reflect the reality that UTVs are already being used on roads, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Honda warned that UTVs are not designed for public roads and lack key safety features. Several senators raised safety concerns, especially about speed and crash risk, but the bill was reported favorably after debate, with Senators Martin, McClain, and Truenow expressing reservations. The committee then held a lengthy discussion on seaport infrastructure and funding. FDOT presented data showing Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports generate major cargo volume, jobs, and economic impact, and described state funding programs such as FSTED, SPI, and the construction aggregate grant program. Port representatives from Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port of Palm Beach, and Port Tampa Bay described record cargo and cruise activity, major capital projects, and the importance of state and federal grants, private partnerships, and long-term planning. They also discussed challenges including limited land, bulkhead and berth maintenance, channel deepening, workforce needs, fuel access, resiliency, and intermodal connectivity. Senators asked about return on investment, trade patterns, financing, cruise-versus-cargo balance, and operational risks; the ports emphasized that they are largely enterprise-funded but still depend on public investment for major infrastructure. The committee also approved a block of appointments to the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority and the Tampa Port Authority without objection. In addition, FDOT presented the statewide mapping programs work group report required by SB 1662, recommending a coordinated statewide aerial imagery and LiDAR program, shared procurement and cost-sharing arrangements, and statutory updates to improve interagency coordination and access to geospatial data. Senators briefly discussed potential uses for the data in insurance, emergency management, and property assessment, and the presentation concluded without further action.

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• In New Mexico, there are some specific requirements bonds, new requirements come into place.
• The cash flow coverage we would like to see is 1.35% for commercial and 1.1% for housing.
• The program or project requires it to be subordinated to federal funds.
• Required to safely interconnect the system with the electrical grid.
• So, okay, this one requires a declaration of emergency.

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• AMENDMENT 521708 CORRECTS THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT REFERENCE TO ENSURE IT IS CLEAR THE REQUIRED COVERAGE
• WELCOME. >> WE BELIEVE THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SHOULD BE GREATER ON THIS THAN
• INSTALL DIFFERENT TIRES OR MODIFY THE UTV EQUIPMENT IN DIFFERENT WAYS SPECIFICALLY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
• RIGHT NOW THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR INSURANCE AND THEY ARE DRIVEN ON OUR STREETS ANYWAY.
• SMALLER VEHICLES IF THIS WILL EVENTUALLY CITE LIKE I REQUESTED LAST COMMITTEE TO THE STATUTE THAT REQUIRES

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• An act relating to health care coverage, adjusting eligibility requirements for participating in the

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• So first up, I'm going to open an executive session on House Bill 95-FN, requiring the New Hampshire
• government bill that would have required government bill that would have required the<00:12:09.440
• New Hampshire requires a certificate of deregulation or regulation for the co-op.
• We're very close to 100% fiber coverage.
• <04:50:12.798> to current federal law is not required to current federal law is not required

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• Is that required by law? The treatment?
• to offer what is all required constitutionally?
• Yes, for the hospital. required by state law. Yes.
• I don't believe they're required to do so. I don't think there's state law requiring that.
• State and federal requirements require us to prioritize placement with can when appropriate.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• force because they have a strong desire to help people, and they often go above and beyond what is required
• It is about ensuring access to culturally competent care, expanding coverage, investing in community-based
• Addressing this generational crisis requires our attention, our prioritization, and our funding of programs
• Advancing health equity requires us to center culturally competent, inclusive care and address the root
• Most of them are support, support, and only require a roll call.

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• the sexual assault, sexual misconduct, so we have implemented a number of initiatives that in fact require
• So those are clear and now actually have more coverage for our students than they did before.
• Because they may be very little, but they may be a dollar above what is required for eligibility.
• I think that requires further discussion offline. Yes, Madam Chair. He's always welcome.
• And making sure that we still have coverage for folks in our community.

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• These standards do more than set requirements.
• These advisory services are pivotal in helping entities navigate complex compliance requirements and
• A lot of vendors' products have a bit of overlap, so it could be a competing product or coverage.
• So it could be a competing product or coverage.
• And then lastly, how does CDT enforce SAM, SEM, and SIMM standards that require the use of cybersecurity

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Cybersecurity and the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management held a joint informational hearing focused on maximizing the value of state cybersecurity investments, especially by fully using security features already included in existing vendor contracts. The first panel included representatives from Microsoft, Zscaler, and Palo Alto Networks, who described the products and services they provide to California and generally agreed that agencies often have strong adoption in some areas but still face challenges from tool overlap, limited staff, lack of awareness of available features, and the need for ongoing training and configuration support. They also discussed major threats such as ransomware, data loss, attack-surface exposure, IoT/OT vulnerabilities, and the growing role of AI in both attacks and defenses. Members pressed the vendors on whether state departments underuse purchased cybersecurity tools, how to improve utilization, and how to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage. The vendors said utilization is often constrained by staffing, procurement complexity, and the need to align tools with agency missions and maturity levels, but emphasized that training, leadership buy-in, and regular vendor-agency collaboration can improve results. They also discussed how AI can help with phishing triage, data-loss prevention, and security operations, while warning that agencies must manage AI safely and with human oversight. The second panel featured officials from the Department of Technology, Cal OES/CalSIC, and the California Military Department. They described statewide oversight efforts including audits, independent security assessments, continuous monitoring, advisory services, vulnerability disclosure programs, and workforce development initiatives such as the Information Security Leadership Academy and Cybersecurity Education Summit. Officials said some underutilization is real, but it is often tied to differing agency maturity, overlapping tools, and deliberate feature restrictions to reduce attack surface and complexity; they emphasized a balanced approach using people, process, and technology, with plans of action and milestones to hold departments accountable. They also noted federal uncertainty around MS-ISAC and the state and local cybersecurity grant program, saying California is advocating through federal partners and monitoring the impact. The hearing ended after public comment and adjournment.

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• First, it requires primary changes.
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Summary: The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. House Bill 220, sponsored by Rep. John Blandon, addressed pension spiking for Kentucky Public Pension Authority systems by extending the effective date back to July 1, 2022. Blandon explained it was intended to correct a gap left by last year’s legislation affecting retirees who received across-the-board raises during the court period. A retired Kentucky State Police captain testified in favor but asked that the retroactive date be moved back to 2021. Members asked about fiscal impact, and Blandon said the bill would have only a very small percentage impact on CERS. The committee approved HB 220 unanimously, 17-0, with favorable expression. House Bill 467, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson, dealt with the disposal of surplus or underutilized state-owned real property. A committee substitute was adopted first. Johnson said the bill would let local governments and private citizens identify abandoned or dormant state property earlier in the process, while preserving existing fair-market-value disposal procedures. Committee members clarified that the bill concerns real property, not personal property, and asked about pricing and the current disposition process. Johnson and others explained that the bill would not change fair-market-value requirements but would move local involvement to the front end. The committee approved HB 467 as amended by the substitute, 17-0. House Bill 516, sponsored by Rep. Chris Lewis, would allow probationary police officers and firefighters in certain retirement systems to purchase service credit for up to 12 months of probationary employment and would extend line-of-duty death and disability coverage to probationary employees. Lewis said the bill was developed with the FOP, Professional Firefighters, and input from the Kentucky League of Cities, and that any retirement cost would be offset because both employee and employer contributions would be paid. Committee members confirmed the bill had been heard in PPOB and discussed the cost structure and the six-month window for purchasing service credit. The committee passed HB 516 favorably, 18-0. House Bill 589, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Deetsz, created a framework for cities and chapter 75 fire districts to rehire retired firefighters under strict conditions, similar to existing rules for retired police officers. A committee substitute was adopted that required minimum employer retirement contributions, required a CPAT retest after a one-year separation, and expanded eligibility to chapter 75 fire districts. Deetsz said the bill was aimed at staffing shortages and preserving experienced personnel while protecting the retirement system. A city official and a Kentucky League of Cities representative testified in support, describing labor shortages and the value of bringing back experienced firefighters to mentor younger staff. The committee approved HB 589 as amended by the substitute, 18-0, and then adjourned.

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• PCS for HB 175 creates the state-level framework required by the federal guidance.
• Creates the state-level framework required by the federal guidance and establishing national innovation
• The PCS meets the federal minimum requirements on reserves, disclosures, and supervision.
• There's a ton of regulation, a ton of requirements that all of these issuers will end up having to go
• It looks like you're requiring OIR to contract with state universities to keep our data.

Summary: The Insurance and Banking Subcommittee met to hear and vote on several bills, with all measures reported favorably. The first major item was PCS for HB 175 on payment stablecoins, which would create a Florida regulatory framework aligned with the federal GENIUS Act so issuers can choose state regulation instead of federal licensing. Members asked extensive questions about how stablecoins differ from other digital assets, whether Florida would need federal approval, and what impact the bill would have on the Office of Financial Regulation; the sponsor and OFR said the state framework would mirror federal standards and that any workload increase was currently indeterminate. The PCS passed unanimously after testimony from OFR and the Florida Blockchain Business Association in support. The committee then approved CS for HB 961, which streamlines electronic signature requirements for salvage titles and certificates of destruction, and HB 1415, a DFS stablecoin pilot program allowing certain stablecoins to be used for licensing and regulatory fees. HB 1415 was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin, limit the pilot to established stablecoins with at least $1 billion market cap, and require secure custody through a public depository or custodial bank. Members discussed how any interest or revenue would be used, with sponsors saying the pilot was still exploratory and intended mainly to cover program costs. Both bills passed favorably. HB 1039, establishing a state cryptocurrency reserve, also passed after a strike-all amendment moved administration of the reserve from the CFO’s office to the State Board of Administration and tightened eligibility to cryptocurrencies with a $100 billion market cap over the prior 12 months. Supporters argued the bill would create a framework for future diversification and investment in established digital assets, while several members raised concerns about volatility, reporting frequency, and the meaning of new terms such as qualified liquidity provider and secure custody solution. The committee also passed CS for HB 951 on penny rounding for cash transactions, with an amendment clarifying cash transaction definitions and treating money orders and gift cards like credit-card transactions for rounding purposes.

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• , including all insurance requirements pursuant to Florida Statutes 324.022 and... ...requirements pursuant
• I'm not sure if that's a requirement in this particular bill that we're offering.
• I'm not sure if that's a requirement in this particular bill that we're offering.
• To do that, however, requires a lot of port infrastructure. So, Mr.
• We're required, from our bond covenants and the resolutions, to maintain a coverage on an annual basis

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard SB 356 by Senator Wright, which would create an opt-in framework allowing counties and municipalities to designate certain roads for utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) under local conditions, including driver licensing, insurance, and speed-limit restrictions below 55 mph. Senator Wright said the bill would give law enforcement clearer authority and mirror the local-option approach used for golf carts. Supporters included a retired Volusia County sheriff and county commissioner, who argued UTVs are safer than golf carts and are already being used on roads, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Honda warned that UTVs are designed for off-road use, lack federal safety standards, and pose crash and tire-blowout risks on public roads. Several senators raised safety concerns, especially about speed and crash severity, but the committee ultimately voted to report SB 356 favorably. The committee then held a lengthy discussion on seaport infrastructure and funding, beginning with a moment of silence for JaxPort COO and former FDOT employee James Bennett. FDOT presented data showing Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports generate major cargo volume, jobs, and economic impact, and described state funding programs such as FSTED, SPI, and the construction aggregate grant program. Port representatives from Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port Tampa Bay, and the Port of Palm Beach described record cargo and cruise activity, major capital projects, and the need for continued state and federal support for dredging, bulkheads, cranes, rail, and terminal expansion. Senators asked about ROI, trade shifts, intermodal connections, fuel and LNG availability, leverage and reserves, and operational risks such as flooding, sea level rise, and channel depth; port officials emphasized resiliency, private partnerships, and long-term master planning. The committee also confirmed appointees to the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority and the Tampa Port Authority in one vote, with no objection. Finally, FDOT presented the statewide mapping programs work group report required by SB 1662, explaining that coordinated statewide use of LiDAR and aerial imagery could reduce duplication, improve emergency management and planning, and support insurance and storm-damage assessment. FDOT recommended a formal statewide coordination program, shared procurement and cost-sharing agreements, dedicated staffing, and statutory updates to Chapter 334 to support interagency agreements and recurring funding.

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• The list of eligibility requirements and exclusions also can be found in that same statute.
• And we have so many people in this state who don't have insurance coverage right now.
• It requires the BOG to adopt regulations requiring universities to include nonresident undergraduate
• It requires the BOG to adopt regulations requiring universities to include nonresident undergraduate
• Requires the BOG to adopt regulations requiring universities to include non-resident undergraduate enrollment

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• Insurance coverage for contraception from a six-month supply to a 12-month supply.
• They require a concealed carry.
• If they open carry a, which would be a pistol, the required...
• So an AR-15 could have a holster that qualifies under your requirement?
• So an AR-15 could have a holster that qualifies under your requirement?

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Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen law enforcement officers with a moment of silence, and several members gave farewell remarks for departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including student groups, interns, a former representative, and the University of Missouri wheelchair basketball team. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports before acting on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. The sponsor explained the Senate amendment was a technical correction to an online age-verification provision related to pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The chamber also considered the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health plan measure that modernizes pooled-plan language and adds a 12-month contraception coverage provision while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff requirement. After debate on the conference report and a severability clause, the House adopted the report 120-26 and then third-read and passed the bill 119-27. Finally, the House debated Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program allowing schools to optionally place specially trained personnel with narrow law-enforcement authority on campus. Debate focused heavily on school safety, local control, training standards, liability, funding, and whether the proposal would improve protection or instead increase the presence of guns in schools. Supporters argued it would give districts another optional safety tool, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, while opponents said schools need more mental health and educational resources rather than armed personnel and raised concerns about training, child development, and unintended harm. The House adopted an amendment clarifying the program after a 96-46 vote, but the transcript cuts off before final passage of the bill.