Video & Transcript Research : 'revenue commitment'

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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This extension secures stability as they work to improve the fan experience, increase revenue, and attract
  • We're committed to continuing to work with the author to address our concerns. Thank you.
  • We're committed to continuing to work with the author to address our concerns. Thank you.
  • Without a new source of revenue, a reliable source of revenue, we will stand to lose 100 jobs within
  • Without a new source of revenue, a reliable source of revenue, we will stand to lose 100 jobs within
Keywords: 987, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 5th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . 41 by Representative Zerang is a House concurrent resolution to amend and reenact Department of Revenue
  • Dow is deeply committed to the safety of its employees and the communities where it operates and calls
  • You realize Senator Fahl is the chairman of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs? I do.
  • My commitment is that we'll continue to address those with LDH.
  • My commitment is that we're going to continue to push LDH to answer those questions, to work with the
Bills: SB524, SR108, SR109, SCR56, SCR57, SCR12, HB227, HB398, HB689, HB897, HB1029, HB1107, HB1217, HB221, HCR58, HB136, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1071, HB1091, HB1117, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850, SB68, SB149
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Budget Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:15 am

Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • In many cases, it is general revenue.
  • So general revenue was what was transferred into the I-70 Road Fund, and then general revenue is also
  • So we put $1.4 billion of general revenue into this fund, and then we've committed to pay debt service
  • That's the general revenue refunds.
  • , and I emphasize local revenues.
Keywords: 959, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Combatting Fraud with Employee Training – Senator Mark Koran Feb 28th, 2026

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • regarding fraud include the numbers, how much we're losing, and even the perpetrators, you know, who committed
  • Um, that's what we need to show commitment that he actually has an interest in solving the long-term
  • Um, that's what we need to show commitment that he actually has an interest in solving the long-term
  • Um, that's what we need to show commitment that he actually has an interest in solving the long-term
  • Um, that's what we need to show commitment that he actually has an interest in solving the long-term
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The discussion focused on fraud in Minnesota public assistance and human services programs, with an emphasis on the harm done to vulnerable recipients rather than just the dollar amounts. The senator described cases involving childcare, PCA, adult daycare, autism, housing support, and food programs, arguing that fraud and poor oversight leave children, disabled people, nursing home residents, and others in neglect or unsafe conditions. He said many of the programs are Medicaid-related or state-funded entitlements intended to address social needs, and that stolen funds directly worsen outcomes for those they are meant to help. He traced the problem to weak state oversight and agency inaction, citing the creation of the DHS Office of Inspector General after earlier childcare fraud concerns, whistleblower reports, and alleged failures by agency leadership to pursue larger, organized schemes. He pointed to the Feeding Our Future case as a major example, saying federal investigators uncovered broader fraud patterns across multiple programs and that state agencies failed to act despite warning signs. He also said recent audits, including one involving DHS Behavioral Health Administration, showed inadequate site visits and other serious deficiencies. The senator said he recently met with federal officials in Washington, D.C., because a large share of Minnesota spending includes federal dollars and federal partners have a stake in preventing misuse. He argued that federal action is necessary but not sufficient, and that Minnesota also needs stronger internal controls, standardized eligibility verification, identity and residency checks, site visits, and better use of data tools. He supported creating an independent Office of Inspector General passed last session, but said it is only a partial solution and that agencies themselves must be retrained and held accountable. No formal votes were taken in the exchange, but the senator described ongoing legislative efforts and said he was pessimistic about the governor’s willingness to act.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Higher Education Mar 4th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • As I wrap up this morning, I'd like to thank you for your leadership and commitment to building a talent
  • Revenue from, from the legislature.
  • institutions without relying on general revenue.
  • Beyond enrollment, we are committed to supporting student success.
  • From affordability commitment, the Health Science Center has not raised tuition in 12 years.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • This increases the amount to $999 per ADA on top of COLA and maintains the commitment to ensure that
  • To $99 per ADA on top of COLA, and maintains the commitment to ensure that equalization, which promotes
  • Without it, I wouldn't have been able to commit to the training.
  • In our SELPA, nearly 73% of our special education revenue comes from local sources.
  • In our SELPA, nearly 73% of our special education revenue comes from local sources.
Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on dual enrollment, reading difficulty screeners, special education, school facilities, and Commission on Teacher Credentialing programs. On dual enrollment, the Department of Finance described a $100 million one-time Proposition 98 investment to expand the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Grant Program, along with changes to make regional occupational centers eligible, add funding for justice-involved youth, prioritize higher-need LEAs, support teacher professional development, and reduce daily instructional minute requirements for some dual enrollment students. The LAO recommended rejecting the new funding as not clearly addressing implementation barriers, while CDE supported the proposal and suggested reserving $10 million for technical assistance. Committee members and public commenters generally supported the expansion, with some asking for technical assistance and broader access, including adult dual enrollment. The committee also reviewed a $40 million one-time Proposition 98 proposal for reading difficulty screener implementation and related trailer bill language that would require screening after 91 school days for kindergarten and 46 school days for grades 1-2. Finance said the timing was intended to reduce over-identification and align with evidence from preliminary data; the LAO recommended rejecting the funding and redirecting it to a discretionary block grant. CDE supported the funding and the general approach but acknowledged the need for local support and training. Several committee members and public witnesses raised concerns that the proposed timing restrictions were too rigid and could delay early intervention, while others supported the delay as a way to improve accuracy and avoid misidentification. For special education, Finance proposed ongoing Proposition 98 increases to adjust for COLA and enrollment changes and to raise the statewide special education base rate to $99 per ADA, equalizing rates across SELPAs. The LAO said the proposal should be adopted but estimated it could be funded for less than the Governor’s figure. CDE and multiple local education representatives strongly supported the increase, citing rising special education enrollment, cost pressures, and large local funding gaps. The committee also heard a brief overview of the school facilities proposal, which continues $1.5 billion in Proposition 2 bond funding for the School Facility Program; OPSC reported significant remaining bond authority but also substantial pending demand, and explained that natural disaster school rebuilding draws from the broader new construction and modernization pools. Finally, the committee reviewed Commission on Teacher Credentialing proposals, including the already-funded $300 million Student Teacher Stipend Program, new state operations resources for misconduct investigations and grant administration, and a $250 million one-time continuation of the Teacher Residency Grant Program. CTC said its grants management system is ready and that it expects better data tracking; public testimony broadly supported the educator workforce investments and urged continued funding for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and additional support for rural and leadership pipeline programs. No votes were taken, and the hearing adjourned after public testimony.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I urge this committee to join with the bipartisan commitment to direct democracy, the progressive era
  • And I'm committed to continuing to work on the legislation to ensure that it finds the right balance
  • And I'm committed to continuing to work on the legislation to ensure that it finds the right balance
  • So I am recommending support with the commitment and the amendments outlined in the committee analysis
  • You have my commitment. So we have a motion on the bill by Assembly Member Berman.
Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on April 30, 2025, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. The committee first approved six bills on consent, including AB 950, AB 953, AB 1214, and three committee bills. It then heard several measures dealing with election administration, ballot transparency, and campaign finance, with most authors accepting committee amendments and several bills being held on call for absent members. AB 930 by Assembly Member Ward would extend the deadline for counting timely postmarked vote-by-mail ballots from three to seven days after Election Day and update recount procedures, including online posting of recount results and clearer rules for recount requests. The bill was supported by county election officials and passed out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, though it was initially held on call. AB 459 by Assembly Member DeMaio proposed allowing electronic signatures for initiatives, referenda, and recalls; the Secretary of State and labor groups opposed it over security, implementation, and cost concerns, and the committee ultimately rejected the bill after reconsideration. AB 699 by Assembly Member Stephanie would change how local tiered tax and bond measures are described on ballots by allowing more detail to be placed in the voter guide; housing, school, and local government groups supported it, while taxpayer and realtor groups opposed it as reducing ballot transparency. AB 1188, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Ortega, would list the top three funders supporting and opposing statewide initiatives and referenda directly on the ballot; transparency advocates and labor supported it, while county election officials and business groups raised concerns about ballot length and processing costs. Both AB 699 and AB 1188 passed out of committee with amendments and were held on call. The committee also heard AB 827 by Assembly Member Berman, which would standardize and extend the deadline for curing vote-by-mail signature problems, add a link to cure forms in ballot-tracking notifications, and make other changes to improve ballot curing. It drew no opposition in the hearing and passed with a due-pass recommendation. AB 351 by Assembly Member McKenna would raise the Levine Act contribution threshold for local officials to $1,500 and add CPI adjustments; supporters said it would reduce administrative burdens and reflect modern campaign finance realities, while good-government groups and the League of Women Voters opposed it as weakening anti-corruption protections. The committee initially failed AB 351, then granted reconsideration, but the transcript ends before a final disposition is clearly completed. Finally, AB 1079 by Assembly Member Farías would eliminate the automatic appellate stay in California Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act cases; it was supported as a way to prevent delayed remedies in voting rights cases, opposed by the City of Santa Monica over impacts on ongoing litigation, and passed with amendments. After taking up the held items, the committee recorded final votes on the bills, including passage of AB 930, AB 699, AB 1188, AB 827, and AB 1079, and rejection of AB 459.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 8th, 2025

Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also very much committed to working with the opposition. Happy to chat.
  • With that and kind of the ongoing work you've committed to.
  • ACOG, the American College of OBGYN, has long been committed to reducing exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Those financial investments demonstrate a strong continued commitment to complying with the existing
  • Not just as a piece of legislation, but as a commitment to protect the health of our communities and
Keywords: 988, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • For 75 years, the district has demonstrated a commitment to the region through a commitment to the region
  • His commitment to service and to positivity never wavered.
  • His commitment to public service His commitment to public service came with countless sacrifices, and
  • And the providers committed to do no harm are not extremists.
  • Raising spending, not falling revenues have driven long-term deficits. Here's a...
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Public Safety REVISED Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • because the faster they can act, the faster they can find the person that committed the crime.
  • So if a person commits two DUIs within one year, the maximum potential sentence for that, currently,
  • If you get out at this point, go out and commit another DUI, it's not mandatory, but the DA does have
  • States' revenues are deposited in the drug money laundering and wire transmitter revolving fee.
  • The revenue is used to combat drug trafficking and money laundering.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force Jun 24th, 2026

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force

Transcript Highlights:
  • And in there is a provision that we tax sports wagering revenues at 10%.
  • This is Monopoly money, but yet they did get to deduct it off of their revenues.
  • And if you think about that, that’s $19 million in tax revenue, poof, that’s gone, you know?
  • Yes, thank you for your testimony, and appreciate it and your commitment.
  • Yes, thank you for your testimony, and appreciate it and your commitment.
Summary: The task force meeting opened with new leadership announcements, including Senator Nick Schroer thanking outgoing chair Representative John Black and naming Representative Del Taylor as vice chair. After some initial technical difficulties with audio and Zoom, members reviewed the task force’s statutory charge under Missouri law: to hold hearings on substance use, explore solutions, draft or modify legislation, and produce recommendations for prevention and treatment. The chair said the goal for this year is to develop concrete legislative ideas for the next session, with hearings focused first on field experts and later on alternative therapies and the Department of Mental Health. Dr. Rachel Winograd gave the first major presentation, describing Missouri’s overdose crisis as increasingly complex and driven primarily by fentanyl, now compounded by xylazine and metatomidine. She said overdose deaths have declined for a third straight year, with preliminary 2025 data around 1,200 deaths, and attributed the decline to a smaller fentanyl supply, wider naloxone availability, and fewer young people entering use. Her main recommendations were to focus on reducing harm rather than trying to eliminate drug use, expand evidence-based medications for opioid use disorder—especially methadone and buprenorphine—improve access to naloxone, and loosen methadone regulations, including take-home doses, the federal 72-hour rule, and broader methadone units. She also emphasized that peer support, housing, transportation, and other practical supports matter, and noted that naloxone can still reverse fentanyl overdoses even when tranquilizers are present. Dr. Heidi Miller, the state medical director, followed with two recommendations: integrate substance use disorder care into whole-person health care and follow the science when considering substance-related legislation. She argued that primary care, maternal health, workforce training, EMS, public health, and methadone access should all be part of a coordinated model, and said reimbursement should support teams rather than isolated providers. She also urged stronger enforcement of parity between behavioral health/SUD and physical health coverage, and highlighted tobacco and alcohol as major, under-addressed causes of death in Missouri. Dr. Doug Burgess then reinforced the need for a coordinated continuum of care, comparing substance use treatment to the seamless system used for heart attacks, and said patients should have standardized assessment, discharge planning from day one, transition coordinators, peer recovery coaches, and better information-sharing between levels of care. Members asked questions about relapse, treatment court, EMS referral barriers, reimbursement, and whether buprenorphine can be started in the field; no votes were taken, and the meeting ended with plans to continue hearing testimony and use it to shape future policy recommendations.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/11/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the result is that, with Republicans in the majority, Arizona is in a downward spiral in revenue,
  • This budget cuts revenue again, and so it is entirely on topic to explain revenue in this explanation
  • have not stated that they want to solve problems, just that they want to cut revenue.
  • Just cutting revenue as a goal doesn't actually help people. That's not a solution.
  • Just cutting revenue as a goal doesn't actually help people.
Keywords: 1182, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/16/25 - Part 2

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You have a commitment from the author, you have a commitment from the two co-chairs of education policy
  • <01:11:22.560> you<01:11:22.640> have commitment from the author, you have commitment
  • She committed suicide just within the last two weeks.
  • Um, the compensatory revenue aid.
  • The House has the power to raise revenues.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (03/24/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • out re revenue out re revenue neutral<01:17:17.120> that<01:17:17.280> that<01:17:
  • <01:58:50.880> would happen, but my guess is revenue would happen, but my guess is revenue
  • in slowly and so I think the revenue in slowly and so I think the revenue would<01:59:10.880>
  • continually decrease in state revenues continually decrease in state revenues over<02:44:43.359>
  • revenue in the state of New Hampshire. revenue in the state of New Hampshire.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Governmental Oversight, Select Jun 4th, 2026

Governmental Oversight, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the city can't collect its sales tax revenue, and sometimes we're talking about 30, 40, 50 percent
  • of total revenue in a given year.
  • So if you're tied up in litigation, you don't get that revenue.
  • And in my humble opinion, To adopt the no new revenue tax rate.
  • Yeah, yes, that's right. ...would wipe out the general revenue fund, I would assume.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-02-19 - 1:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • relieved of H. 532, an act relating to mandatory retirement of college professors, and that the bill be committed
  • H. 532, an act relating to mandatory retirement of college professors, and that the bill be committed
  • Senator from Bennington has moved that the education committee be relieved of H. 532 and that it be committed
  • The eyes have it, and you have committed H. 532 to the committee on economic development.
  • Senate Bill 206, being on the calendar for notice and affecting the revenues of the state under rule
Keywords: 927, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Just a quick note: the Department of Revenue reached out.
  • The Department of Revenue reached out. Just some conforming changes need to be made. Perfect.
  • If we fail to pass this conformity measure, the Department of Revenue testified that approximately a
  • Chairman, our tax filers will have the certainty from her Department of Revenue, who have issued these
  • But we can pay for this tax cut package with the additional revenues that have already materialized for
Keywords: 1182, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • used to commit identity theft offenses. used to commit identity theft offenses.
  • Under current law, if an offender commits homicide against a victim who has a protective order, that's
  • current law, if an offender commits current law, if an offender commits um<00:15:01.760> homicide
  • It includes agencies like the Department of Revenue, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, the
  • <01:06:11.880> both we would have used those revenues both we would have used those revenues
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The Public Safety Policy Conference Committee met on May 8, 2026, with all conferees present. The chair opened with decorum instructions, explained that the meeting was policy-only, and noted that no public testimony had been signed up. Members then introduced themselves, with several noting they were retiring at the end of the session or year. The committee adopted a series of provisions, mostly by unanimous voice vote, including House language on identity theft and financial crimes updates, supervision abatement and restitution considerations for corrections, protective-order enhancements for murder penalties, prediction markets, victim-notification requirements for plea and sentencing hearings, research data privacy, ignition interlock and impaired-driving license changes, DOC licensing and sanctions for juvenile/adult community-based residential facilities, criminal-conviction employment and licensing standards, jail medication procedures, domestic abuse law changes, and a grant-use extension for dual-status/crossover youth funding. Several items were described as technical or clarifying changes, while others updated law to address AI-related identity theft, foreign protective orders, victim privacy, and corrections oversight. The committee also heard discussion on a Senate provision allowing victims of domestic violence to petition for wireless account and phone-number transfers. A witness supported the concept but urged changes to better align the state language with existing federal law; members noted the issue might need another vehicle or further work. For the domestic abuse item, staff explained that an A15 amendment would later adjust the warrantless-arrest window from 28 days to 14 days. On the jail-medication item, a member emphasized the changes were clarifying and not an admission that last year’s law was flawed. All adopted provisions passed by voice vote without opposition.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/21/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh from the commitment to our country.
  • , committed to producing nutritious, committed to producing nutritious, sustainably<01:26:30.719>
  • As broaden programs or increase revenue.
  • a<02:28:33.760> model committed to developing a model committed to developing a model franchise
  • Local media such as the revenue.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 10th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • So basically, when an autopsy is performed on somebody that commits suicide or homicide, they will look
  • because they will collect the samples for law enforcement to determine whether or not they have committed
  • And again, this is something that I commit to really looking into.
  • The revenue from the sale would not go to the Water Management District, Florida Forever, or whatever
  • A pet dealer who violates the law commits an unfair, deceptive trade practice.
Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS for CS for SB 54, which requires district medical examiners to perform toxicology screenings for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of violent offenders and report findings to state agencies. It was reported favorably after brief discussion about how the data would be used. CS for SB 176 also passed, requiring public postsecondary institutions to make campus safety reporting and response procedures clearer and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff who receive threats. Both bills were approved without opposition in the meeting. The committee then took up the large Florida Farm Bill, CS for CS for CS for SB 290, which drew extensive testimony and multiple amendments. The bill includes changes to fair associations, a preemption on local restrictions affecting gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent authorization for Farmers Feeding Florida, expanded Florida Forest Service training, a ban on signal jamming devices, tougher CDL English-proficiency penalties, protections for food safety inspectors, biosolids provisions, and contractor payment enforcement. Amendments expanded veterinary loan eligibility to equine veterinarians, merged citrus research entities, made technical corrections, and revised contractor payment language; a late-filed amendment removed the bill’s disparagement clause after significant First Amendment concerns and public testimony. A separate amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Also approved were CS for CS for SB 834, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement; SB 936, allowing temporary door locking devices at any height above the floor and directing the Building Commission to add standards to the code; and CS for SB 50, expanding veterans’ courts statewide. Later, CS for CS for SB 1004 advanced with a strike-all regulating dog and cat sales, requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and consumer protections against deceptive pet sales; an amendment removed an appropriation section. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 178, which directs the FHSAA to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide limited good-faith support to student-athletes, and CS for CS for SB 198, regulating virtual currency kiosks with registration, warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections. Each of these bills was reported favorably by recorded vote.