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• Do not let pride guide our steps or impatience rush our judgment.
• Chairman, your Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water has under consideration HB 2328 and respectfully
• bill will restrict opportunities that help students access books and learn from knowledgeable, resourceful

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• that we actually try to craft to cost more than the actual activity that we're trying to actually guide
• service airports to provide strategies for obtaining and maintaining certain critical infrastructure resources
• service airports to provide strategies for obtaining and maintaining certain critical infrastructure resources

Summary: The Transportation Committee met with a quorum and first took up SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. Senator Harrell described the bill as creating a framework for vertiports and eVTOL operations, including DOT oversight, vertiport licensing, preemption of local design and operational regulation, and limited liability protections. An amendment was adopted that removed the bill’s sales tax exemptions and narrowed the sovereign immunity language so it would apply only to vertiports co-located at airports, aligning the bill more closely with the House companion. Supporters from eVTOL companies praised Florida’s leadership and the regulatory clarity, while the Florida Justice Association urged caution about extending immunity to unproven entities. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee next considered SB 260 on storage and cleanup of electric vehicles after crashes. An amendment narrowed the bill to EVs with visible battery or battery-compartment damage or saltwater submersion, clarified that the fee applies to storage rather than towing, and tied the proposal to existing fire marshal rules requiring damaged EVs to be stored away from structures. Insurance and rental-car industry representatives supported the narrowed approach but asked for more data reporting, clearer limits on cleanup language, and safeguards against overcharging or cost shifting. The bill was debated as a response to the space and safety burdens placed on tow operators, and it was reported favorably after amendment. The committee also approved SB 1352, which creates a secure online portal for license plate seizure/confiscation processing, allows disabled veterans to retain their DV plate alphanumeric designation, authorizes immediate issuance of DV plates by tax collectors, bans license plate covers/overlays that obscure plates, and routes online driver license/ID renewals to the customer’s county tax collector with service fees remitted accordingly. SB 1370 was reported favorably as well; it closes a loophole so drivers who never had a license can still be treated similarly to suspended-license offenders for habitual traffic offender purposes after repeated offenses. Finally, the committee considered SB 1220, FDOT’s transportation package, which included updates to trail prioritization, SunTrail materials and sponsorships, seaport and airport resilience planning, drone delivery and personnel delivery device provisions, LiDAR coordination, turnpike toll programming changes, and felony penalties for damaging autonomous vehicles. An amendment removed some provisions, including digital driver license authorization and the rapid rail transit compact, and added advanced air mobility corridor language and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel revenue impacts; after support from several stakeholders, the committee reported the bill favorably and adjourned.

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• Will there be, will providers be trained or guided on how to navigate the shift in confidentiality standards
• the event that they diagnosed fentanyl from the urine test, and that aligns with the standards and resources
• for the follow-up. ...and that aligns with the standards and resources for the follow-up.

Summary: The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.

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• It was kind of hit or miss depending on the resources of the land grant.
• We're here this morning to provide you information pertaining to the resources.
• In the future, I'm going to want a resource to go back and look to. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Some of the resources.
• And within that, we're still under the guides of Bernalillo County for all the.

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• our teachers in small and rural districts, we're providing an additional parity increase. ...with resources
• This really just puts our resources where they need to be, taking care of those every day that take care
• What I was a bit confused about in terms of Section 3 was that I didn't fully understand the resources
• Our students need help, and our school counselors are a vital resource on a campus, providing support
• System to guide students as they plan, monitor, and navigate their own educational development.

Bills: SB26, SB 26

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish

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• <03:39:02.439> school resource school resource school officer<03:39:04.560> um<03:39:05.239
• public schools, which I don't know if they have resource officers in chartered public schools, shall
• officer but it also says school resource officer but it also says school boards<03:42:50.520> and
• So that would also involve other agencies or school resource officers, etc. Right.
• educating them and yet more resources educating them and yet more resources are<06:18:17.360>

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Summary: The committee first took up HB 662, which would require discussion of abortion procedures and the viewing of certain videos in public school health education. Members argued the bill went too far by naming specific videos and involving the Attorney General in enforcement, and they said curriculum decisions should be left to educators. The committee voted ITL on HB 662 by a unanimous 18-0. The committee then considered HCR 6, a resolution calling for the removal of the superintendent of District 67. Members said the resolution targeted an individual and that the underlying dispute was already in court, so the matter should be left to the legal process. The motion to ITL passed 18-0. Next, HR 9, urging the Department of Education to emphasize STEM education, received broad support as a nonpartisan statement of priorities, and it also passed 18-0. HB 440, concerning educator licensing and shortages in Career and Technical Education, was amended to clarify that the bill applies to initial licensure only. After discussion about whether the amendment was necessary, the committee adopted Amendment 0188 unanimously and then voted OTPA on the bill as amended, 18-0. HB 222, which repealed the requirement for an MOU between charter schools and districts on services for students with disabilities, drew testimony that districts already provide substantial oversight through IEP processes and that the MOU requirement was burdensome and largely unenforced; the committee voted OTP 18-0. The committee then took up HB 719, which would repeal the right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease unused district facilities. Supporters said the existing law had not generated complaints and could impede charter expansion, while opponents said the issue had not proven to be a problem and local control should be preserved. The committee voted ITL 17-1, with one member opposed and no minority report. The chair then postponed HB 184, a study committee bill on school start times, because it was scheduled for the next day, and the committee moved into a work session on bullying-related bills, discussing HB 108, HB 384, and HB 673 without taking final action in the portion provided.

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• We will not pit one resource against another.
• It's, um, it's great being back here at Energy Resources.
• We all need resources, I think so too.
• on the generation and demand side and by not leaning too heavily on a single resource or a single resource
• we need energy, resource and infrastructure growth.

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• Businesses may not be equipped with all of the resources they need to be prepared to be resilient in
• They are there to preserve and protect our environment, our natural resources, our historical sites,
• Development must not come in our parks at the expense of resource protection.
• I think this language... ...really needs to address the potential harm to our natural resources that
• And so a doctor is going to be able to guide them into a direction the doctor wants them to go to.

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.

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• We will not pit... one resource against another.
• It's great being back here at Energy Resources.
• He's a resource for, he's with the control.
• We all need resources.
• single resource attribute.

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• <00:11:33.360> where spending and focuses resources where spending and focuses resources where
• And that was a lot of time, a lot of resources. And sometimes we couldn't find them.
• And that was a lot of time, a lot of resources. And sometimes we couldn't find them.
• And that was a lot of time, a lot of resources. And sometimes we couldn't find them.
• And that was a lot of time, a lot of resources. And sometimes we couldn't find them.

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• We need and the resources that are available within those communities.
• Partnerships within their community to provide resources for early childhood families and to combine
• <00:46:53.520> and are providing resources and are providing resources and opportunities<00
• The resources and support we were able to offer our families was minimal.
• engagement provides essential resources engagement provides essential resources and<01:19:04.040

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• WE ARE GUIDED IN OUR EFFORTS BY A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF WHICH ARE COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED
• THE STURDY FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN PRINCIPLES IS THE GUIDE THAT THE FREE STATE OF FLORIDA MUST NEVER ABANDON

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• We are guided in our efforts by a strong commitment to the principles on which our country was founded
• The sturdy foundation of American principles is the guide that the Free State of Florida must never abandon

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• Bill Gaines on behalf of the Sisson Resource Conservation District, in support.
• Morgan Snyder on behalf of Resources Renewal Institute and Restore the Delta, in strong support.
• So pushing on saying we need state resources, we need a program.
• Rick Ortega, Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, in support.
• Rick Ortega, Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, in support.

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• As we mentioned before, the city is also putting in resources as well. Senator Pratt, no, Mr.
• has already invested a lot of resources has already invested a lot of resources into<00:16:06.560
• allocates its very valuable resources allocates its very valuable resources thank<00:26:44.000><
• So I want to thank you and to be able to have all of the nonprofits use the same resources.
• Nonprofits use the same resources, and it support—really makes sense.

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• I still have the email where she bragged about now having her new husband's, quote, unlimited resources
• But just having a specialty court with judges trained and the resources available to them, because it
• with judges trained and the resources available to them that are, because it is such a unique area of
• And if we had a family court that was functioning right now, they would be a huge resource in coming
• So either what's going to happen is, is you That might not have the resources to do that.

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Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time. The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation. The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable. On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.

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• into a school and third grade reading was not in good shape, I would immediately start to identify resources
• boards and invites a lot of money in compliance and legal questions, all of which divert time and resources
• litigation, mandatory disclosures, and enforcement mechanisms will divert already limited school resources
• away from instruction ...enforcement mechanisms will divert already limited school resources away from
• away from instruction enforcement mechanisms will divert already limited school resources away from

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• SB 717 seeks to protect this invaluable resource by codifying the relationship between regional registries
• The clerk will read: Senate Bill 298 by Senator Caballero and others, an act relating to air resources
• Senate Bill 88 by Senator Caballero and others, an act relating to natural resources.
• This bill requires a private fire protection resource to coordinate with the acting incident commander
• Law enforcement must always be guided by transparency, trust, and accountability for the safety of all

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, observed a moment of silence for John Burton, and proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural motions. Members approved a rule suspension to allow floor amendments on SB 271 and SB 67, and several committee notices and bill referrals were handled. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading file, with many bills passed and a number of items temporarily passed or retained on file. Among the major measures approved were bills on civil rights and public safety (SB 477, SB 19, SB 36, SB 571, SB 580), health care and coverage (SB 257 on pregnancy as a qualifying life event, SB 530 on Medi-Cal access standards, SB 660 on health data exchange, SB 754 on menstrual product contaminant disclosure), housing and disaster recovery (SB 610, SB 655), transportation and climate (SB 533 on EV charging payments, SB 30 on diesel locomotives, SB 71 on CEQA exemptions for transit, SB 263 on tariff impacts), and natural resources/energy (SB 283 on battery storage safety, SB 88 on biomass emissions, SB 427 extending the Habitat Conservation Fund). The Assembly also passed urgency measures including SB 864 on tribal gaming compacts, SB 663 on wildfire-related property tax relief, SB 471 expanding DDS ombudsman authority, and SB 497 on privacy protections for legally protected health services. Several bills drew notable debate. SB 41 on pharmacy benefit managers saw opposition over concerns about moving ahead before broader PBM data and licensing reforms take effect, but it still passed. AB 1340, a concurrence item on gig worker collective bargaining rights, prompted extended debate over labor rights, consumer costs, and union influence. Other concurrence items included AB 671 on restaurant permitting, which passed without opposition. The Assembly also took up SB 640 on direct admission to CSU, SB 702 on demographic reporting for appointees, SB 710 preserving a solar property tax exclusion, and SB 793 on counterfeit lighter safety, all of which passed. The session ended with the Assembly continuing through the file, including concurrence votes and additional bill actions, with most measures approved by substantial margins.

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• Senate tax committee and I understand Senate tax committee and I understand that<00:26:59.399> resources
• are a bit tight this that resources are a bit tight this session<00:27:01.840> having<00:27:02.120
• of request has been granted for many public facilities in the past, and we also respect that your resources
• of request has been granted for many public facilities in the past, and we also respect that your resources
• You look as you operate down the road at the law closely and make certain that that is what's guiding

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• We also have a number of state resources in this area.
• And I want you to speak to me a little bit about resources or monies that we give you.
• They can observe and say, hey, we have some resources for you.
• We go to resources with with the district.
• that don't have that resource.

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