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• Silence all electronic devices. All senators, please indicate your presence.
• I want to thank UCF and the Legislative Scholars Program for connecting us with such a talented student
• You talked about the Guardian program now with our child care facilities.
• in the same way that a school may take advantage of the Guardian program.
• They're eligible for loan forgiveness in the FRAME program.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of member introductions recognizing interns, pages, and a retiring Senate employee. Leadership also announced that budget talks with the House were continuing and that senators should not plan to be in next week, with hopes of sharing more budget news soon. The chamber then moved to third reading and took up a major bill on citizen initiatives and constitutional amendments, with sponsors saying it was needed to address documented petition fraud and to protect the integrity of the process. That bill drew extensive debate. Supporters argued that recent investigations showed widespread fraud in petition gathering, that the measure would add reasonable guardrails, and that it would prevent taxpayer-funded government messaging from being used to influence ballot measures. Opponents said the bill would make it much harder for ordinary Floridians to place amendments on the ballot by adding costs, deadlines, registration requirements, fines, and felony exposure, and they warned it would chill grassroots participation and effectively favor wealthy or corporate-backed campaigns. After debate, the Senate passed the bill 28-10. The Senate then adopted several House amendments and concurred on a series of education and public-safety measures, including bills on stem cell therapy, student-athlete electrocardiograms, cardiac emergency planning in schools, school safety, Bright Futures and other education policy items, and educator preparation. Most of those measures passed unanimously or with overwhelming support, and the chamber also recognized additional interns and a long-serving education advocate before recessing and returning to continue with House messages.

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• be suspended on the following petitions: A petition of Paul McMurtry relative to arts education programs
• O'Day for legislation to authorize a pilot program for the use of psychedelics in certain licensed treatment
• O'Day relative to the manufacture and sale of toxic-free medical devices, to the Committee on Public

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a message from the Governor recommending legislation on energy affordability, independence, and innovation, which was referred to the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. The House also recognized several guest groups, including visitors from the Celiac Disease Foundation and a sixth-grade class from Holy Name School in West Roxbury. The Committee on Rules reported a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including observances for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and ALS awareness, a commemoration of Wakefield’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments, recognition of veterans’ efforts regarding Agent Orange awareness, and congratulations to an Eagle Scout. The House suspended the rules and adopted these resolutions. The House then considered Senate amendments to House Bill 4010/House 4100, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The House did not concur in the Senate’s amendment and instead ordered a committee of conference, appointing Representatives Michalowitz, Ferranti, and Smola. The House also concurred in the referral of a retirement-credit petition and suspended Joint Rule 12 for several other petitions, including measures on arts education, a psychedelics treatment pilot program, toxic-free medical devices, and retirement credit service. House 4100 was later taken up for final passage, its emergency preamble was adopted, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The House adopted an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned accordingly.

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• Before we begin, please make sure that all cell phones and other communication devices are turned off
• Members, Florida's post-secondary education services and support (P.E.S.S.) program is designed to support
• The bill requires physicians who prescribe psychotropic medication to a child in the Medicaid program

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• it more from that angle rather than ultimately trying to, like, keep everybody's data under lock and key
• it more from that angle rather than ultimately trying to, like, keep everybody's data under lock and key
• All drivers today are tracked with electronic logging devices that can be remotely monitored by the fleet
• I think the key word there is after.
• I think the key word there is after.

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• I'll provide Office of Justice Programs.
• programs, but we do all types of fraud. programs, but we do all types of fraud.
• Makes technical corrections to the ignition interlock device program, no new policy, and adds some new
• ,<00:37:27.440> and<00:37:27.760> adds device program, no new policy, and adds device
• <00:37:37.200> eligibility it does is clarifies program eligibility it does is clarifies program

Bills: HF4075, HF3826, HF3825, HF3827, HF3459, HF3711, HF4200, HF3908, HF3712

Keywords: firearm restrictions, domestic violence, public safety, court orders, criminal convictions, identity theft, subpoena authority, fraud, statute of limitations, financial crime, victim notification, expungement, criminal justice, plea agreements, minor victims, identification protection, stalking, crime data, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, law enforcement grants

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• Over 70% of men and batterers in intervention programs report having witnessed domestic abuse as a child
• Not be released on bail until they wear a GPS ankle monitoring device until the end of their case.
• The GPS ankle monitoring device will then be able to alert the victim once the offender gets into a certain

Bills: SB1450, SB1458, SB1232, SB1238, SB1325, SB1209, SB1362, SB2072, SB1451, SB1540, SB1581, SB1535, SB1266, SB1927, SB1460, SB2084, SB2182

Keywords: criminal court costs, court fees, fines, assessments, waiver, ability to pay, indigent defendants, post-release relief, probation compliance, parole, deferred sentence, suspended sentence, restitution, child support, municipal court, district court, criminal justice reform, court debt, legal financial obligations, fee waiver

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• courts to order payment for medical and mental health treatment through the Crime Victims Compensation Program
• about the funding appropriations, millions have been put through for the Crime Victims Compensation Program
• Didn't tamper with the GPS device, just did what he did and ended up having a motion for adjournment
• House Bill 316 relates to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device

Bills: SB535, SB664, SB1019, SB1020, SB1120, SB1537, SB1804, HB3207

Keywords: SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield, victim sexual history, past sexual behavior, sexual assault evidence, trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking, indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault, indecent assault, consent defense, in camera hearing, Rule 412, Rule 609, victim protection, evidence admissibility, criminal evidence, sexual offense prosecution

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• PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL CELL PHONES AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES ARE TURNED OFF OR PLACED IN SILENT MODE
• WITH TIMELINE OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SPECIFIC APPROPRIATIONS, CREATION OF A NEW PILOT PROGRAM
• REALIGNMENT OF THE EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS.
• A SEPARATE PROGRAM ISN'T TAKING A HIT AND GIVING IT TO THIS PROGRAM. >> Chair Maney: THAT'S CORRECT.
• >> Chair Maney: THAT IS THE PHONE CALL PILOT PROGRAM AND WE WILL ADDRESS THAT IN CONFERENCE.

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• Please silence all of the electronic devices, if you have them.
• Senator, okay, gentlemen and ladies, we're going to go to tab one, SB 336, Educational Dollars for Duty Program
• SB 336 expands the current Florida National Guard's Educational Dollars for Duty Program to include spouses
• will be required to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the Education Dollars for Duty program
• The bill sets aside $500,000 of funds appropriated for the education program each fiscal year to provide

Summary: The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security heard and approved three bills. SB 884 by Senator Martin would create benefits for members of the Florida State Guard, including leaves of absence, scholarships for eligible members, state park discounts, and annual sportsmen’s, gold, and fishing licenses. The bill drew no questions or debate, and was reported favorably. SB 336 by Senator Arrington would expand the Florida National Guard’s Educational Dollars for Duty Program to include spouses and children of active Guard members, providing up to 50% tuition assistance and reserving $500,000 annually for that purpose. Senators raised concerns about whether the existing program is already underfunded and about eligibility verification, but the sponsor said the goal was to add funding rather than reduce support for current Guard members. The bill was reported favorably. SB 402 by Chair Wright would revise Florida’s law on unlawful use of military uniforms, medals, or insignia by replacing branch-by-branch references with a definition of “armed forces” that includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Members spoke in support, emphasizing the harm caused by people falsely claiming military service or collecting donations under false pretenses. The bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Truenow recognized former Senator Kerry Baker and Troop 43 from Tavares, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• House Bill 299, an act relating to machine gun conversion devices, Representative Nemes.
• What this bill does is it deals with machine gun conversion devices that are colloquially known as Glock
• :11:27.440> conversion deals with machine gun conversion deals with machine gun conversion devices
• that are colloquially known as devices that are colloquially known as Glock<00:11:30.640> switches
• that turn simple modification devices that turn simple firearms<00:13:32.120> into<00:13:32.320

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Summary: The House convened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum with 95 members present, excused absent members, and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 33, 37, and 56 and requested concurrence, and it approved the journal from February 27, 2026. The House then considered several bills. House Bill 648, relating to motor vehicle dealers, was explained as closing loopholes in warranty compensation for class 7 and 8 heavy-duty truck dealers; it passed 94-0. House Bill 299, relating to machine gun conversion devices or “Glock switches,” was amended by House Committee Substitute 1, described as mirroring existing federal law so local law enforcement can enforce it; it passed 65-25, with one member explaining support as a constitutional gun restriction. House Bill 282, “Troy’s Law,” relating to vehicle lights for tow trucks, was amended to allow green flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights for wreckers and was presented as a safety measure honoring tow operators killed or injured on highways; it passed unanimously. House Bill 658, relating to limited commercial driver’s licenses for agricultural businesses, was amended with clarifying language and passed 93-0. House Bill 519, relating to a voluntary notation on driver’s licenses or IDs for people with communication disorders, was described as a non-stigmatizing safety tool for first responders and passed 92-0. House Bill 246, “Keion’s Law,” requiring animal control officers to receive training to identify and report child abuse and neglect, was amended to address county liability concerns and passed 85-0 after testimony about child maltreatment data and the link between animal abuse and child abuse. After the bills, the House took up additional business, including moving House Bills 619 and 651 from Appropriations and Revenue for second reading. The chamber also adopted Citation 52 recognizing the Model Laboratory School Personal Finance Team for winning a state competition, and Citation 51 honoring the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children and Children’s Advocacy Week. Members announced committee meetings, an Americans for Prosperity Kentucky reception, and a Women’s History Month recognition highlighting Martha Layne Collins as Kentucky’s first and only female governor.

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• like our landowner incentive program and more recently our farm and ranchlands Conservation program.
• And again, programs that are set up to cost share restoration, funding that flows through the US Farm
• The Texas Farm and Ranchlands Program, our conservation easement program.
• They charge enough to cover the cost associated with running the program.
• You also want to have lightning alert devices and NOAA radios.

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• Please make sure that cell phones and other communication devices are turned off or placed on silent.
• We also have offers on the two conforming bills, House Bill 501E, Petroleum Cleanup Programs, and Senate

Summary: The conference committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget and Agriculture, Environment, and General Government convened briefly to exchange budget-related offers between the House and Senate. The House presented its offer on the Senate’s proposed proviso and implementing bill, along with offers on the two conforming bills: House Bill 501E, concerning petroleum cleanup programs, and Senate Bill 2506E, concerning fuel taxes. The Senate also presented its offer on the budget, back of the bill, and related projects, and both sides indicated they would review and follow up on the proposals. No public comment was offered. Members were reminded that the committee was on one-hour notice for the next meeting. Senator Davis moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• Please make sure that cell phones and other communication devices are turned off or placed on silent.
• We also have offers on the two conforming bills, House Bill 501E, Petroleum Cleanup Programs, and Senate

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• Please make sure that cell phones and other communication devices are turned off or placed on silent.
• We also have offers on the two conforming bills, House Bill 501E, Petroleum Cleanup Programs, and Senate

Summary: The conference committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget and Agriculture, Environment, and General Government met briefly to exchange budget-related offers between the House and Senate. The House offered the Senate the proviso and implementing bill, along with offers on two conforming bills: House Bill 501E on petroleum cleanup programs and Senate Bill 2506E on fuel taxes. The Senate responded that it would review the House offer and indicated it also had a House offer on the budget, back of the bill, and projects for the House to consider. No public comment was offered. Members were reminded that the committee was on one-hour notice for the next meeting. Senator Davis moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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