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• AND MEMBERS, SB 788 WOULD AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
• Truenow: MEMBERS, THIS IS A REAL EXAMPLE OF A PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN
• MORE CONVERSATION BUT THE WESTERN UNION SCHOONER IS IN ILL STATE OF REPAIR AND DOES NOT REPRESENT FLORIDA
• JUST WAIVING, OKAY, JOE MARINO FOR VETERANS FLORIDA IS WAIVING IN SUPPORT AND KAREN MORELLO.
• JOE MARINO AGAIN REPRESENTING VETERANS FLORIDA, WAIVING IN SUPPORT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• ,</c><00:56:55.040><c> and</c> only in California, Florida, and only in California, Florida, and Missouri
• Florida, I think that they would be caring about the water issue.
• In Florida,<04:45:14.958><c> they</c><04:45:15.360><c> Florida</c><04:45:15.760><c> and</c><04:45:16.080
• ><c> many</c><04:45:16.320><c> other</c> Florida, they Florida and many other Florida, they Florida and
• </c><05:22:19.040><c> and</c> but also because this legislature and but also because this legislature

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Frankly, it is the least this legislature can do.
• California is losing retirees and other veterans to other states such as Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
• decrease in the U.S. overall and far larger than the 12% and 27% decreases in states like Texas and Florida
• Throughout my tenure in the legislature, I've always maintained a steadfast commitment to our veterans

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Now, this ban was imposed by the governor without so much as a vote of the legislature or the people
• /c><00:12:46.959><c> vote</c><00:12:47.120><c> of</c><00:12:47.279><c> the</c><00:12:47.440><c> legislature
• </c><00:12:48.320><c> or</c><00:12:48.800><c> the</c> as a vote of the legislature or the as a vote of
• the legislature or the people<00:12:49.600><c> of</c><00:12:49.920><c> California.
• Florida won't be in compliance.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I mean, because in the legislature, I would be remiss if I said that could never happen again because
• It echoes some legislation that has been of great success in Texas and Florida.
• It, again, has had very good success in the states of Texas and Florida.

Bills: SB1288 , SB1705 , SB1878 , SB2019 , SB2118

Committee: Senate Local and County Government

Keywords: emergency management, federal funding, disaster relief, cost sharing, public assistance, bail reform, public funds, nonprofit organizations, political subdivisions, injunctive relief, criminal procedure, surety bond, judicial discretion, uniform bond schedule, liability insurance, judgments, insurance fund, Oklahoma, county sheriff, commissary

Summary: The Senate Local and County Government Committee heard several bills related to local government finance, liability, bail, and jail operations. Senate Bill 1288, by Senator Gillespie, would require the state and political subdivisions to equally share FEMA-related matching costs for federally declared disasters; supporters said it would codify long-standing practice and provide certainty for local governments, with an estimated fiscal impact of just under $4.9 million. After questions about future appropriations and delayed reimbursements, the bill advanced on a 9-0 vote. Senate Bill 2019, by Senator Logan, would create a political subdivision liability insurance guarantee program and fund to help local governments and shared insurance pools manage large federal civil rights judgments. Members questioned the bill’s scope and whether it applied to catastrophic events or civil rights cases; the author said it was intended to spread the burden of large judgments over time and reduce pressure on property taxpayers. The committee adopted a title-off motion and advanced the bill 7-2. Chair Hamilton presented Senate Bills 1705, 1878, and 2118. SB 1705 would bar nonprofits from bailing people out of jail if they receive public funds, with supporters citing public safety and opponents raising concerns about impacts on nonprofit and church-based assistance; it passed 7-2. SB 1878 would establish a uniform bail schedule, limit personal recognizance release for certain repeat or higher-risk offenders, and require court approval to lower certain bonds; it also passed 7-2. SB 2118 would clarify how county sheriffs may use commissary funds for jail-related purposes such as training, equipment, inmate care, and operations; it passed 7-2. The committee then adjourned.

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• product will be in convenience stores, grocery stores, and other locations throughout Alabama and the Florida
• well as resort destinations and nightlife hubs in... ...resort destinations, nightlife hubs in the Florida
• Passed this option that I've brought before this committee and that I want to see this legislature pass

Bills: HB441

Committee: House Health

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• product will be in convenience stores, grocery stores, and other locations throughout Alabama and the Florida
• as well as resort destinations and nightlife hubs in... resort destinations, nightlife hubs in the Florida
• Passed this option that I've brought before this committee and that I want to see this legislature pass

Bills: HB445 , HB477 , SB274 , HB441

Committee: House Health

Keywords: hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax, excise tax, age verification, underage sales, product testing, certificate of analysis

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• Same thing with Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, uh, and Georgia.
• And so can't grow fresh than Florida is.
• </c><00:46:12.319><c> And</c><00:46:12.480><c> they're</c> Florida, uh, and Georgia.
• And they're Florida, uh, and Georgia.
• </c> for decades now from the legislature for decades now from the legislature that<00:58:26.160><c>

Keywords: This meeting was pulled from back ups and uploaded in it's entirety due to technical issues., 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” work from Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture leaders, including Jim Muser, Holly Harris, and Commissioner Jonathan Shell. The chair framed the discussion around personal wellness, injury prevention, and the broader goal of improving health through better sleep, nutrition, and activity, then asked the presenters to describe current initiatives and any policy changes needed. The witnesses described a partnership linking hospitals and Kentucky farmers to improve health outcomes while supporting rural agriculture. They said the effort has moved beyond the pilot stage and now includes more than 40 hospitals statewide, with programs such as healthier hospital cafeterias, grab-and-go options, farmers markets at hospital sites, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and medically tailored meals or groceries for patients with chronic conditions. ARH was highlighted as a leading model, with local food procurement, employee wellness efforts, and measurable outcome pilots, including a Russell County Hospital project focused on diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They also emphasized barriers to scaling the model, including fragmented short-term funding, lack of reimbursement for food-as-medicine programs, and burdensome procurement and testing requirements that can make it difficult for small farmers to participate. The presenters said hospitals are using their own funds or temporary grants to sustain programs and argued that policy changes are needed to simplify sourcing, expand reimbursement pathways, and support clinical measurement of outcomes. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken during the portion provided.

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• Marshal for the Southern District of Florida.
• As the Southern District of Florida Marshal, you conducted several successful initiatives.
• He was nominated by President Trump to serve as the marshal for the Southern District of Florida.
• Leading the men and women of the Southern District of Florida has been an exceptional honor.
• Amy Dade County, Florida, and a colleague of Mr. Sciaratta's for 30 years.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention

Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.

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• And the reason we were founded, among many reasons, is that the legislature was spending money and citizens
• And for a political body like the Louisiana Legislature to see what, and we're all familiar... ...with
• I know that it is the intent of the legislature that open meeting laws encourage the public to be engaged
• And the reason this was brought about is there was a similar lottery in Florida where an animal rights
• What happened in Florida is a similar lottery hunt, animal rights activists got that information and

Bills: HB55 , HB608 , HB997 , HB1035 , HB1045 , HB1048 , HB1049 , HB1057 , HB1131 , HB1177 , HB1201

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: juror confidentiality, public records, criminal procedure, privacy, court disclosure, intercollegiate athletics, confidentiality, revenue sharing, student athletes, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district

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• I want to say thank you because at the time there have been revenues available, the legislature has given
• I'm a former state attorney out of Florida.
• I would ask you, indeed, I would urge you to look toward my home state: Florida statute 321.24, Ohio,
• Tennessee, Florida, New York, New Mexico, Colorado—all have law enforcement auxiliaries that bridge
• I'm trying to figure out the legislature.

Committee: Senate Senate Public Safety Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1452, which would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement on theft and fraud involving cargo and freight. The Arizona Trucking Association supported the bill, describing cargo theft as organized and rapidly increasing. The committee reported SB 1452 out with a due pass recommendation on a 7-0 vote. Members then considered SB 1048, a $36 million appropriation for Coconino County to build a new juvenile court services facility and convert the existing juvenile detention center into a detox, sobriety, and crisis recovery center. The sponsor and supporters framed it as a juvenile services and recovery investment, while one member objected to funding one county in a tight budget year. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1092, which would prohibit early termination of lifetime probation for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children and apply the restriction retroactively. The sponsor argued it would keep child sex offenders under supervision, while opponents raised concerns about judicial discretion, retroactivity, and cases involving internet-related conduct or defendants with disabilities. After extensive testimony, the committee approved SB 1092 on a 4-3 vote. The committee next took up SB 1391, which would direct AZ POST to create a pilot law enforcement stress management and mental wellness training program, with a $950,000 appropriation and a sunset date in 2029. Supporters, including law enforcement advocates, said it would help officers manage trauma, improve retention, and support families. The bill passed unanimously. SB 1401, creating a golf tournament charity special plate and fund to support youth athletic programs in Tucson, also passed unanimously after brief supportive testimony from the Tucson Conquistadors. On SB 1314, a broad pay raise bill for probation staff, corrections, juvenile corrections, and DPS employees, supporters argued that recruitment and retention problems and vacancies justified the increases. Some members supported the concept but noted uncertainty about the cost and the broader budget picture. The bill passed 5-1. The committee then heard SB 1071, which would repeal statutory provisions relating to the Arizona Rangers. Testimony split sharply: the sponsor and some former members argued the organization lacked transparency and accountability, while current and former Rangers said the bill would undermine an important volunteer public safety auxiliary. Rather than vote, the chair held SB 1071 for further discussion and possible amendment. Finally, the committee began SB 1400, which would allow law enforcement agencies to establish confidential wellness and peer support programs for employees exposed to trauma; supporters said confidentiality is needed to encourage officers to seek help, and the roll call had begun when the transcript ended.

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• When the legislature passed the shield law in 2022, it was done with nearly unanimous support across
• We look forward to working with the legislature again on this bipartisan issue at this critical moment
• First, I express our deep gratitude to the legislature for the bold and principled actions...
• As a trans man, I am also a domestic refugee from the state of Florida.
• So we wanted to urge the legislature to consider simply dropping the restriction post-24 weeks.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Steering and Policy

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Steering and Policy held a public hearing on potential updates to Massachusetts’ 2022 Shield Law to strengthen protections for reproductive and gender-affirming health care. Chair Cindy Friedman said the hearing was prompted by escalating federal and out-of-state threats, and testimony was sought on loopholes and clarifications involving emergency abortion care, limits on cooperation with outside investigations, protection of patient data, and safeguarding licenses of providers and attorneys involved in this care. The Attorney General’s Office, ACLU of Massachusetts, GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, Reproductive Equity Now, the Massachusetts Medical Society, TransHealth, and Health Imperatives all supported strengthening the law. Witnesses urged broader bans on sharing health data with hostile states, explicit AG enforcement authority, exclusion of reproductive and gender-affirming prescriptions from the prescription monitoring program, protections for electronic medical records, and allowing clinicians to use practice names on prescription labels. Several speakers also called for protections for parents of transgender youth, attorneys, and nonprofit organizations, and some raised related concerns about insurance discrimination and the burden of post-24-week abortion restrictions. Committee members asked questions about enforcement mechanisms, data privacy, patient consent, and how to balance interoperability with privacy protections in electronic records. Witnesses said the goal was to prevent immediate harm while preserving patient control and access to care. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair closed by inviting written testimony and then moved to adjourn the hearing.

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• We see Scott here at the legislature lobbying us.
• This resolution is to express the sincere and heartfelt condolence of the Senate of the Legislature of
• Therefore, be it resolved that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana extends its deepest sympathy
• Was it members in the legislature or members of Congress?" "I think so.
• If the legislature fails to enact a new...

Bills: SCR12 , HB221 , HB509 , HCR58 , HB75 , HB1222 , SB121 , SB312 , SB348 , SB485 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB65 , SB215 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR54 , HCR79 , HCR87 , HCR94 , HCR104 , HCR32 , HB944 , HB17 , HB41 , HB73 , HB223 , HB244 , HB410 , HB750 , HB759 , HB906 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1009 , HB1086 , HB1107 , HB1112 , HB1215 , HB1242 , SB208 , SB217 , SB283 , SB387 , SB389 , SB401 , SB408 , SB469 , HB74 , HB119 , HB368 , HB414 , HB552 , HB732 , HB776 , HB848 , HB870 , HB953 , HB956 , HB1236 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB149 , SB274 , SB300 , SB341 , SB382 , SB441 , SB449 , HB134 , HB210 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB784 , HB1117

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received a prayer and pledge, adopted the journal, and heard messages from the House reporting final passage of several Senate bills and concurrence in SCR 86 and 87. The chamber also observed personal privileges honoring the lives of Edith K. Kirkpatrick and Susan Ann Traylor Bidick, with family members present and a moment of silence held for Bidick. The House later refused concurrence on Senate amendments to HB 42 and HB 159. The Senate then took up a series of resolutions, most of which were adopted without objection. These included studies on energy infrastructure and modernization (SR 174, amended to add an alternative energy industry representative and a consumer advocate), breast pump Medicaid reimbursement (SR 175), digital student IDs (SR 176), lethality assessment protocols in domestic violence cases (SR 177), problem gambling prevention (SR 178), community water system grading (SR 179), condolences for Sharon Courtney (SR 180), and expansion of the Louisiana Tumor Registry (SR 181). The chamber also adopted SCR 85 honoring the Sam Houston High School Broncos baseball team after a recorded vote of 36 yeas and 8 nays. On bills returned from the House, HB 1222 on grocery initiative grants failed on final passage by a vote of 18 yeas and 19 nays. SB 312 had House amendments rejected, SB 348 and SB 485 had House amendments concurred in, and SB 121 on congressional redistricting was the subject of extensive debate over racial gerrymandering, district configuration, and expected litigation before the Senate concurred in the House amendments by 28 yeas and 10 nays. The Senate also concurred in several House concurrent resolutions, including studies or reports on flooded corn and migratory waterfowl, deer hunting with dogs in Kisatchie National Forest, support for a Senator Kennedy letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service, boating safety reporting, and subsurface data review. Finally, HB 944 creating a Women’s Health Consortium within the Department of Health was amended to address funding concerns and convert it into a more task-force-like structure, then passed 37-0 with nine coauthors. The Senate then recessed until 1:30 p.m. to continue work, including conference committee reports.

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• Gossett Seidman: With over 1,200 people moving to Florida every day and sales of vessels and boats up
• Gossett Seidman: There have been a series of incidents in southeastern Florida specifically.
• Cross: You know, updating the Florida stormwater rule a couple years ago.
• Chair: We have Brendon Burke waiving in support from Florida Home Builders.
• Chair: We have Chris Lines of Florida Association of Mitigation waiving in support.

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• He was appointed as the vice mayor and then elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018 war
• Three Florida statutes is created to read. >> Okay. Thank you so that you're okay. Thank you.
• Who pays for the survey would be the company or would it be the state of Florida and taxpayers?
• I mean, practically speaking right, there's 100,000 ish acres of this land in Florida.
• Gold medal, Florida Chamber of Commerce waives in support.

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• KAREN WITH FLORIDA BEER WHOLESALERS IS HERE FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
• I DON'T KNOW HOW THAT HELPS FLORIDA FARMERS WHEN WE ARE IMPORTING ALL THE MATERIALS SO I WOULD LIKE YOU
• JODI JAMES, FLORIDA CANNABIS ACTION NETWORK IS A PROPONENT.
• IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA WE DON'T TAX VITAMINS, DON'T TAX SUPPLEMENTS AND WHILE I RECOGNIZE YOU'RE TRYING
• IT SIMPLY ADDRESSES THE PATIENT COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS AS CURRENTLY DEFINED IN FLORIDA STATUTES.

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• Danny Davis was an employee at Walmart in Lake City, Florida, for seven years, and she holds several
• for seven years, and she holds Florida for seven years, and she holds several<01:46:24.960><c> other
• </c> with a law like that inflation Florida with a law like that inflation Florida didn't<01:53:41.440
• </c><02:39:09.520><c> So,</c> in the legislature have been there.
• So, in the legislature have been there.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 141, which would create a narrow exception to New Hampshire’s three-year deadline for motions for a new trial when a petitioner has newly discovered evidence, new forensic testing, or new scientific understanding. The prime sponsor’s representative and advocates from the Innocence Project and New England Innocence Project argued the bill is needed to help wrongfully convicted people access the courts, noting that exonerations often take many years and that outdated forensic science has contributed to wrongful convictions. The chair also said he had drafted a proposed amendment for committee review, but it had not yet been formally submitted. Witnesses supporting the bill emphasized that the measure would not guarantee relief, only allow a petition to be filed and reviewed under existing standards. They discussed examples such as arson science, explaining that some convictions were based on forensic methods later shown to be unreliable. Committee members asked about the scope of habeas corpus, whether the bill would create a new cause of action, and whether additional screening or pleading requirements should be added. The supporters said they would be open to requiring a petitioner to plead innocence, but opposed adding more burdensome preliminary procedures or counsel requirements at the filing stage. Thomas Farardi, from the Attorney General’s Office, testified in opposition or with caution, saying the bill was a “solution looking for a problem” because existing habeas corpus and coram nobis procedures already provide avenues for relief, and prosecutors can act when credible new evidence arises. He argued the current draft could invite additional litigation and create a new cause of action, and said he favored more screening before cases proceed. The discussion also touched on whether the statute applies in criminal cases, the current three-year limitation in RSA 526:4, and questions about posthumous petitions and petitions by deported individuals. No vote or executive action was taken during the hearing.

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• sales to a single dealer or dealer group once the brand has established a meaningful presence in Florida
• The bill also seeks to prevent manufacturers from bypassing the Florida dealer franchise laws through
• Current statute 365.176, the Florida Call Blocking Act, allows providers to block calls from certain
• Specifically, the bill creates section 364.242 in Florida statute titled misleading or inaccurate caller
• We have Brian Jogers, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, waiving in support.

Summary: The Commerce Committee on Tourism met and first took up Senate Bill 1562 by Senator Trumbull, which was amended with a strike-all amendment. The substitute bill would apply only to new vehicle brands, set a 1,000-vehicle sales threshold, and limit any one dealer or dealer group to no more than one-third of statewide sales to promote competition and dealer diversity. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the committee substitute favorably by roll call vote, with Senator Smith later recording a negative vote and Senator Yarbrough requesting an affirmative vote on the tab. The committee then considered Senate Bill 888 by Senator Martin, which limits professional services contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects so they can be held liable only for their own negligence or that of those under their supervision. The bill extends existing protections from public contracts to private contracts, voids broader indemnity clauses, requires a professional standard of care, and bars additional-insured requirements. After no questions or debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1516 by Senator Garcia on misleading or inaccurate caller identification. The sponsor cited the volume of robocalls and scam losses, especially affecting older adults, and said the bill would create new statutory provisions requiring telecommunications companies to address spoofed caller ID and implement STIR/SHAKEN authentication or a comparable alternative. Testimony in support came from the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and AARP, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The chair then noted the committee would not reconvene later that evening and adjourned the meeting.

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• </c> Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
• </c> good gentleman from Florida, Mr. good gentleman from Florida, Mr.
• hikes for Florida Power and Light customers.
• </c> $7 billion and rate hikes for Florida $7 billion and rate hikes for Florida Power<05:36:53.200><
• </c> Florida is recognized. Florida is recognized.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We're gonna take up tab two to start: SB 1318, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, by Senator Rodriguez
• Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program by Senator Rodriguez. Senator Rodriguez, welcome back.
• His name is Kyler Nixon coming from Jacksonville, Florida. Kyler, please come up.
• Karen Mazulo with the Florida Parent Teacher Association is waiving in support of the bill.
• Welcome to the Florida Senate, guys. Senator Osgood, you are recognized.

Summary: The Pre-K-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. First, it heard SB 1318 on the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which makes a technical clarification that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. There was no substantive opposition or debate, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then considered CS for SB 182, which creates a school teacher training and mentor program within the Department of Education. The bill authorizes school districts and charter schools to place current or retired high-performing teachers in D- or F-rated schools to mentor classroom teachers, with mentors required to have at least three years of experience, a highly effective evaluation, and eligibility for a stipend of up to $3,000. A late-filed amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version by setting the mentoring term to one grading period, capping the number of mentees per mentor, and clarifying use of enrichment funds when available. Senators asked about implementation, including timing, logistics, and whether mentors would remain within the same school; the sponsor said principals would manage assignments and that the program would operate within the same school. Testimony came from a seven-year-old student, Kyler Nixon, who urged support for the bill, and his mother, Kiara Nixon, who also spoke in favor. Additional support was voiced by committee members, and CS for SB 182 was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members and staff for their work during the session, noted it may be the committee’s last policy meeting, and the committee adjourned without further business.