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• >> Then Senator McGu has moved it to pass. >> And with the amendments, and we have a second. >> Any discussion
• A second. Let me have any amendments. Yeah, we do. Maybe I have it wrong. We do.
• So we have a motion to pass on that language on the amended committee amendment and do we have a second
• and do we have a committee amendment and do we have a second second second >> second<02:08:58.159
• any discussion on the committee >> second any discussion on the committee amendment<02:09:00.320

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• Okay, is there a second? Well, first, don't we need a second to remove the item?
• We do have an opposed unless amended or sorry support if amended.
• Is there a second? Second. Okay, thank you. Mr. Bennett. Thank you Madam Chair.
• I don't believe we have a second. We had a motion but not a second. Okay, Calderon will second.
• Is there a second? I'll second it. Okay, so we have a motion in.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• AMENDED?
• SECOND RETALIATION, THE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS A MANUFACTURER FROM TAKING ANY ACTION AGAINST A DEALER THAT
• AMENDMENT IS THERE DEBATE ON THE AMENDMENT?
• ON THE AMENDMENT, QUESTIONS ON THE AMENDMENT?
• AS AMENDED?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• and especially if it's a second and especially if it's a second violation<00:07:21.240> so
• it's a girl Miss because it's second it's a girl Miss because it's second it's<00:14:32.279>
• And so we appreciated the Realtors coming forward with that amendment, seeking that amendment, and of
• Amendment cover all of those effective Amendment cover all of those effective dates<00:41:46.319>
• coming forward with that uh Amendment coming forward with that uh Amendment seeking<00:42:22.760

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• Second reading. Clerk will read.
• Assembly bills 565, 708, 628, 59, 417, 1201 with amendments, 670 with amendments. 661 with amendments
• , 69��99 with amendments, 365 with amendments, 639 with amendments, 927 with amendments, 677, 917. 1390
• , 857 with amendments, 862 with amendments, 865, 9.05 with amendments, 9.03 with amendments, 11.19 with
• amendments, 14.38 with amendments, 9.38 with amendments, 6.42 with amendments, and Assembly Bill 312

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• <00:21:35.840> pass<00:21:36.159> second Senate bill as amended pass second Senate
• bill as amended pass second reading<00:21:36.880> and<00:21:37.120> be<00:21:37.280>
• Madam Speaker, I second that motion. second reading and be referred to the second reading and be referred
• Madam Speaker, I second that Morawa. Madam Speaker, I second that motion.
• second the motion. second the motion.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• amendment in front of us, and that is the author's amendment.
• amendment in front of us, and that is the author's amendment.
• All those opposed say no, and the amendment carries. de amendment is are the portions that de amendment
• amendment, the A4 amendment.
• or a Omnibus Bill Amend as discussion or a Omnibus Bill Amend as amended<01:40:09.000> let<01

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

Transcript Highlights:

• And that is the amendment. Thank you, Senator. Any questions on the amendment?
• Okay, show that amendment adopted. We are going to go to second amendment barcode 638-692.
• That's basically the amendment. Okay. Any questions on the amendment?
• We do have an amendment. We do have an amendment. May I take the amendment? Yes, you may.
• Show that amendment adopted. Senators, we are on the bill as amended.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 1342, a transit-oriented development bill intended to expand housing near fixed transit corridors. The sponsor said the measure builds on the Live Local Act by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging private investment around transit investments. An amendment was adopted that narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and exempted certain sensitive areas including military installations and environmentally sensitive lands. Supporters argued the bill would increase housing supply and maximize the return on state transit spending, while local government groups and other opponents warned it would preempt local zoning, impose uniform density rules, and create infrastructure, evacuation, and public input concerns. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1334, an elections bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship in certain voter registration and verification processes, update candidate qualification rules, require U.S. citizen markers on driver licenses and ID cards, and clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method. Two technical amendments were adopted. The sponsor said the bill would streamline verification by allowing agencies to rely on Real ID and DHSMV records, reduce duplicate documentation, and improve communication between state systems. Senators questioned the fiscal impact, data-sharing procedures, storage of sensitive documents, effects on students, disabled voters, and people without driver licenses or Real IDs. A large number of public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled people, low-income residents, naturalized citizens, and people with name changes, while a smaller number supported it as an election integrity measure. The bill was ultimately not finished in the portion of the transcript provided, but the committee continued taking testimony and questions. Later, the committee took up CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. A strike-all amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version and authorize FDOT to fund vertiports and charging systems as part of public-private partnerships, including up to 80% of the non-federal share when federal funds are available and up to 100% if FDOT elects to do so. The sponsor framed the bill as helping Florida lead in advanced air mobility, and the measure was reported favorably with support from industry and local government representatives. Finally, the committee heard SB 174, which would designate a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and direct FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The sponsor said the designation was tied to Turning Point USA activity at FIU and civic engagement. Several senators objected in debate, arguing Kirk was divisive and that the state should reserve road memorials for figures more broadly deserving of honor; others defended the designation as symbolic and non-regulatory. The transcript ends during the sponsor’s closing remarks, before a final vote is shown.

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• We have a second. Did you want to debate? Yeah.
• And so I would move that amendment. We have a motion for the amendment. Is there a second?
• Seconded. Any discussion on the amendment? I don't think we need public comment on the amendment.
• If you'll call the roll on the amendment... Okay, roll call on the amendment. Senator Maestas: Yes.
• Second. And seconded by Senator Maestas. Any other questions? Not seeing any.

Bills: SB201, SB226, SB242, SB249

Keywords: rural libraries, education, cultural funding, library services, community resources, contaminated sites, environmental cleanup, uranium mining, state funding, abandoned sites, tribal affairs, Indian Child Welfare Act, appropriation, children, youth, compliance, field liaison, Indigenous rights, missing persons, law enforcement

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• <00:01:50.840> term, this is going to be your second term, this is going to be your second
• And I got 25 seconds left, and all I'll add is that the amendments, the HHH proposed amendments.
• the HHH the HHH proposed amendments. the HHH the HHH proposed amendments.
• . amendments. amendments.
• to pass with amendments. to pass with amendments.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections. The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.

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• Right, we have to move to pass the amendment, correct? Second. Senator Makoni seconded.
• correct correct and then moved amendment correct correct and then moved okay<01:59:59.760> second
• Senator makoni second okay second Senator makoni second it<02:00:03.560> and<02:00:03.679>
• I move to pass as amended. I'll second that.
• Yes, I will second that. All those in favor of the committee amendment, please say aye.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Now we're back on the bill as amended. Any questions on the bill as amended?
• Madam Chair, that is the amendment. Great. Questions on the amendment?
• The amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill as amended. Any questions on the bill as amended?
• That is the amendment. Great. Questions on the delete-all amendment, members?
• Now we're back on the bill as amended. Questions on the bill as amended?

Bills: S0332, S0464, S0576, S0830, S0964, S0984, S1096, S1296, S1298, S1612, S1656

Keywords: public records, public meetings, property rights, transcripts, settlement negotiations, Veterans Day, K-12 schools, holiday observance, education, Florida statutes, cybersecurity, local government, grant program, data-sharing, Florida Digital Service, ransomware protection, county administrators, city managers, exemption, privacy

Summary: The committee first heard a committee substitute for SB 332, which creates a narrow public meetings and public records exemption for certain pre-suit settlement communications in Bert Harris claims involving local governments and private property rights. The sponsor said the change is intended to allow confidential legal strategy and negotiation during the 90-day pre-suit period while keeping settlements and outcomes public. The strike-all amendment was adopted, supportive testimony was waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. Members then approved several other measures, including SB 464 requiring K-12 schools to formally observe Veterans Day as a school holiday; SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, which was amended to add a statement of important state interest and reported favorably after testimony from firefighters both supporting the bill and urging a longer benefit window; SB 576 on local government cybersecurity, which was amended to route the program through the Florida Digital Service and strengthen state-local coordination; SB 964 clarifying how certain gift and honoraria disclosures are filed with the Commission on Ethics; SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments with a delayed effective date; SB 830 creating public records exemptions for certain local government administrators and their families; SB 1096 clarifying the filing deadline for employment discrimination complaints; and SB 1656 designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship. All were reported favorably. The committee also considered a slate of appointments, including a separate vote on Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employees Relations Commission, which was recommended favorably after Senator Polsky objected to the appointment and cited concerns about political ties and prior work. The remaining appointees on tabs 12 through 30 were also recommended favorably. After a recess, the committee took up SB 1296 on the Public Employees Relations Commission, as substituted by a committee PCS. The PCS would change union certification and recertification rules, require stronger showing-of-interest and voting thresholds, limit paid union leave in some cases, require equal access to employer communication spaces, and speed up impasse procedures for state-funded salary increases. The bill drew extensive testimony, with supporters arguing it would improve accountability, transparency, and taxpayer fairness, and opponents—many of them teachers, bus drivers, and other public employees—saying it would weaken collective bargaining, burden workers, and function as union busting. Members raised constitutional concerns about the single-subject rule and collective bargaining protections, and debate was ongoing at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• We are back on the bill as amended. Senators, any questions on the bill as amended?
• Okay, show that amendment adopted. We are going to go to second amendment barcode 638-692.
• Yeah, let's go ahead and take up amendment barcode. May I do the amendment?
• That's basically the amendment. Okay. Any questions on the amendment?
• We do have an amendment. May I take the amendment? Yes, you may.

Bills: S0174, S1342, S1334, S1362, S1602, S1604

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, transit-oriented development, housing affordability, mixed-use zoning, urban development, traffic congestion, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud, vertiports, aviation, airport infrastructure, economic development, veterans

Summary: The committee first heard CS for SB 1342 on transit-oriented development by Senator Rouson, which seeks to expand housing near fixed transit corridors by updating TOD definitions and applying Live Local-style land-use principles to those areas. An amendment narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land-use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and added exclusions for environmentally sensitive areas, historic properties, and military installations. Supporters said the bill would increase housing supply near existing infrastructure and maximize the state’s transit investments, while local government groups and city leagues opposed it as a sweeping preemption of local zoning authority that could force high-density development without public hearings or adequate infrastructure planning. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS for SB 1334 on elections by Senator Grall, which would require documentary proof of citizenship in voter registration and related election processes, update how citizenship is verified through REAL ID and the SAVE database, clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method, and add other election-related changes such as candidate eligibility rules and timelines. Two technical amendments were adopted. During extended questioning, senators raised concerns about how documents would be submitted and stored, whether voters without Florida IDs or REAL IDs—especially students, disabled voters, seniors, and homeless Floridians—could be flagged or burdened, and what fiscal and workload impacts the bill would have on supervisors of elections and state agencies. Supporters argued the bill would streamline verification and reduce duplicate paperwork, while many public speakers and some senators said it would create barriers to voting, increase costs, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The transcript ends during debate on the bill, before a final vote is shown. Later, the committee considered CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility by Senator Harrell. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House version and added vertiports and charging systems as eligible projects for public-private partnership funding, with FDOT authorized to fund certain vertiport costs within available resources. The bill drew support from industry and local representatives, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 174, which designates a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and directs FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The bill prompted significant debate over whether Kirk’s legacy warranted a state road designation, with opponents citing his controversial statements and arguing the honor was political and divisive, while supporters said the designation recognizes civic engagement near FIU and is symbolic rather than regulatory. The transcript ends during debate on SB 174, before any final action is shown.

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• said amendment.
• That will take us to Order of Business 11, Second Reading and Amendment. Motion carries.
• That will take us to Order of Business 11, Second Reading and Amendment.
• Second reading and amendment.
• That will take us to Order of Business 11: second reading and amendment.

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• I know a perfect example... 180 seconds at 2:45 I will let you know 180 seconds at 2:45 I will let you
• 478 and I will second 478 and I will second it it it now<03:19:11.880> any<03:19:12.080><
• The first three words of the second sentence of the 14th Amendment are, 'No state shall.'
• Number one, 15 seconds.
• Number one, 15 seconds.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.

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• sixth amendment challenges? sixth amendment challenges?
• appropriate to offer my A2 amendment. appropriate to offer my A2 amendment.
• for my uh amendment. for my uh amendment. >> Please<01:01:58.960> do.
• . amendment. amendment.
• amendment is adopted. amendment is adopted.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Listen amended the bill ought to pass.
• I realize this is my second >> Thank you.
• any amendments prior to third reading? any amendments prior to third reading?
• Listen to the second reading resources.
• <00:46:55.920> being committee reviewed the amendment being committee reviewed the amendment

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Have a second. A second here's discussion of Beijing and the coe for a boat we got.
• I have a second. I have a second. Cue for a bit, Williams a.
• I have a second. Second. Any discussion? Debate? Seeing none.
• Now we do pass a second and a second discussion debate.
• I have a second.

Bills: SB1983, SB444, SB1503, SB1561, SB592, SB1501, SB1946, SB1567, SB1833, SB2026, SB904, SB2178, SB1651, SB1558, SB1565, SB1553, SB1257, SB65, SB1749, SB1242, SB1642, SB640, SB667, SB1436, SB1484, SB1562, SB1794, SB1644, SB1533, SB933, SB1555

Keywords: SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention, private child-placing agency, Title 10A, Oklahoma

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• House Bill 529 with House Committee Substitute 1 and House Committee Amendment 1, the title amendment
• 1, the title amendment.
• , Amendment One, the Title Amendment, Amendment One, the Title Amendment, Representative<00:06:58.479
• one, the title House Committee amendment one, the title amendment.<00:08:02.080> House<00:08:
• House joint resolution, amendment.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/2nd Readings 06:06 Report of Committees 07:10 Orders of the Day 09:21 HB 253 09:35 HB 508 16:18 HCR 44 29:09 HB 436 31:53 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 35:50 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 41:19 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:02 ConC/Rules Report 46:27 Floor Amendments 47:56 Adjournment 48:34, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval of the prior day’s journal. Committee reports were read for a range of bills and resolutions, including measures on privacy protection, theft by deception, social work, licensed occupations, an adult workforce diploma pilot program, parole board changes, alternative high school diplomas, campaign finance, child care, mental health treatment, gubernatorial transitions, unclaimed property, and state contracts. Those items received first reading and were placed on the calendar. The chamber then considered House Bill 253, relating to reading and language arts instruction. Supporters said the bill follows the earlier Read to Succeed law by requiring instruction grounded in the science of reading and phasing out the three-cueing system, which they argued encourages memorization rather than phonics. A member from House District 93 opposed the prohibition, saying teachers need flexibility and that some district-approved methods remain useful in classrooms. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 94-1, then laid a motion to reconsider on the table. House Bill 508, relating to the protection of veterans benefits, was also debated and passed unanimously 93-0. The sponsor said the bill regulates paid veterans-claims services, requires clear disclosures about free services, limits fees, bars certain practices, and adds annual reporting, while exempting attorneys and law firms. Several members spoke in support, citing personal experiences and the need to protect veterans from bad actors, though some also expressed concern about access to help and urged future federal accreditation language. House Concurrent Resolution 44, urging Congress to create a VA accreditation pathway for private claims companies, was adopted 95-0, and House Bill 436, creating a PGA HOPE-related state parks benefit for veterans and active-duty military participants, passed 94-0. At the end of the session, the House received Senate Bill 172, relating to utility fuel adjustments and declaring an emergency, for first reading and return to committee. Members also made announcements about upcoming breakfasts, meetings, guest groups, and other events.

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• Any amendments or discussion?
• This is amendment A-3. >> Senator Dibble to the A3 amendment. >> Um, thank you, Mr.
• you to rule this amendment not germane. you to rule this amendment not germane.
• table and given a second reading. table and given a second reading.
• House File a second reading. House File a second reading.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all