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• That would be the last step in the process that would allow us to meet the statutory requirements that
• We are continuing to implement automated processes so that processes that can or automation.
• Some of our methods are validated, and some are still going through the process.
• Right now, I think we're processing applications.
• We've processed over 30,000 patient licenses since the launch. So, things are working.

Keywords: 914, all

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• And I hope none of you that have never done that ever have to engage in that thought process because
• And number three, it streamlines Florida's licensure by endorsement process for CPAs licensed in good
• Senators, next Wednesday, February 4th, we'll be taking up a list of executive appointments for your
• The report contains the names of nominees appointed by the Governor to various state, regional, local
• Please notify the Secretary should you wish to take up an appointment separately for discussion, which

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests and visiting groups, including the Challenger Learning Center, the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, Zeta Phi Beta, Pine Forest High School students, and others. Senators also noted President Albritton’s recovery and upcoming caucus and appointment announcements. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 156, which increases penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers and other personnel, including making manslaughter of an officer punishable by mandatory life imprisonment without release and clarifying resistance to officers. Senator Leek described the bill as a compromise intended to honor Officer Jason Rainer, while Senators Rouson and Bracy Davis offered and then withdrew amendments. Senators Pizzo, Berman, Smith, Polsky, and others questioned the bill’s impact on self-defense, officer conduct, jury instructions, prosecutorial discretion, and the removal of language regarding unlawful force by officers. Supporters argued the bill corrects confusion and strengthens protections for officers; opponents said it removes civilian protections and imposes disproportionate mandatory sentencing. The bill passed 31-4. The Senate then passed SB 168 on public nuisances, expanding nuisance law to include gambling establishments and increasing penalties; SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives; SB 292 and SB 298 creating public records protections for appellate clerks and dating-violence victims; SB 296 establishing the HAVEN alert platform study and expanding address confidentiality protections for domestic violence victims; SB 364 modernizing CPA licensure; SB 386 creating protections for farm equipment purchasers; and several Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and meeting exemptions, including SB 7000, SB 7202, SB 706, SB 708, SB 7012, SB 7014, and SB 7016. Most passed with little or no opposition, though some of the public-records measures drew a few nays. At the end, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify passed bills to the House and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• And I hope none of you that have never done that ever have to engage in that thought process because
• And number three, it streamlines Florida's licensure by endorsement process for CPAs licensed in good
• Senators, next Wednesday, February 4th, we'll be taking up a list of executive appointments for your
• The report contains the names of nominees appointed by the governor to various state, regional, local
• Please notify the secretary should you wish to take up an appointment separately for discussion, which

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests and visiting groups, including Challenger Learning Center representatives, the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, local officials, students, and members of the Florida School Board Association. Senators also noted President Albritton’s recovery and offered remarks honoring the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 156, which revises criminal penalties involving law enforcement officers and other personnel. Sponsor Senator Leek said the bill responds to the Officer Jason Rainer case by clarifying resistance to officers, shifting fault determinations to the courts, changing “lawful performance” to “official duties,” and imposing mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Senators Rouson and Bracy Davis offered amendments that were withdrawn. Senators Pizzo, Berman, Smith, Polsky, and others questioned the bill’s effect on self-defense, off-duty conduct, prosecutorial discretion, and the removal of language limiting unlawful force by officers. Supporters argued the bill corrects confusion and honors Officer Rainer; opponents said it removes civilian protections and imposes disproportionate mandatory sentencing. The bill passed 31-4. The Senate then passed SB 168 on public nuisances, expanding nuisance law to include gambling establishments and increasing penalties; SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, narrowing statutory ambiguity while preserving consumer protections; SB 292 creating a public records exemption for appellate court clerks and their families; SB 296 and SB 298 addressing domestic violence and dating violence, including a feasibility study for a secure alert system and expanded address confidentiality protections; SB 364 modernizing CPA licensure pathways; SB 386 creating protections for farm equipment purchasers; and several Open Government Sunset Review bills preserving or extending public records and meeting exemptions (SB 7000, 7002, 7006, 7008, 7012, 7014, and 7016). Most of these bills passed with little or no opposition, though some sunset-review measures drew a few dissenting votes. At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules and immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and the motion was adopted. The Senate also heard announcements about upcoming executive appointments, State of Black Florida Week events, and a motion to adjourn until the next meeting on February 4.

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• We are going through a process of updating that market comparison data because when that was done in
• Yes, we have one vacancy where the governor has appointed Mary Roman and is asking for Senate confirmation
• there may be an opportunity for... ...as well, there may be an opportunity for the legislature to appoint
• So, very high level, I'll note that during the budget formulation process, there was some uncertainty
• The processes are what they are. The facility cannot be ignored for 10 years or another year.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Well, the answer to your question, sir, yes, it is based on the funding process in terms of the way that
• , sir, yes, it is based on<00:12:36.720> the<00:12:36.880> funding<00:12:37.200> process
• in terms of the on the funding process in terms of the way<00:12:38.399> that<00:12:38.560>
• We are tasked with, um, our council is appointed by the governor, and every five years they write
• by the governor and every five appointed by the governor and every five years<00:32:10.080> they<

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved contracts 98, 99, and 100 on a roll call vote, with Chairman Douglas voting no but the items still passing. It then took up a Kentucky Department of Tourism contract involving the United Kingdom, France, and Germany/Austria/Switzerland markets. Tourism officials said the state has had similar contracts since 2013, that international visitors spend about six times more per day than domestic travelers, and that the effort supports marketing, public relations, and familiarization trips. The committee approved that contract as well, with Chairman Douglas voting yes after expressing support for tourism promotion. Next, the committee reviewed two Finance Cabinet facilities and support services items involving engineering and architectural services for a specialized lab expansion project. Members discussed why the design work was expensive, and the cabinet explained that the project’s pathogen-related complexity required specialized firms. Chairman Douglas said he believed some architectural and engineering reimbursement rates were too high and should be reexamined, but the committee still approved the items by roll call. The committee then heard from the Attorney General’s office and the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission on an MOA related to substance use disorder funding. Senator Meredith asked how the commission’s work coordinated with behavioral health programs, and staff explained that the commission allocates funds based on applications and includes relevant state officials. The contract was approved. After that, the committee considered behavioral health items: one new 988 chat-and-text contract to expand Kentucky-based crisis response coverage, and a Voices of Hope amendment that doubled funding to continue services into the next fiscal year. Officials said the 988 contract would move more chats and texts in-state, and that the Voices of Hope increase reflected continuation of SAMHSA-funded services; both were approved. Finally, the committee reviewed DCBS contracts, including a food insecurity survey contract with a Kentucky nonprofit and a Building Bridges Initiative training contract. Members questioned whether the food survey group’s advocacy role created a conflict, but DCBS said the organization was chosen for its statewide network and that the cabinet would receive the raw data. For Building Bridges, DCBS said the program began in the fall and provides training and peer mentorship for residential child care providers, with results still too early to assess. Both items were approved. The last set of contracts, under the State Treasurer for the Kentucky Council on Developmental Disabilities, prompted questions about why the funding flowed through the treasurer’s office and about a sexuality-related capacity-building initiative. Staff explained the treasurer serves as the designated state agency for federal DD Act funds, and that the sexuality initiative is part of a broader five-year plan focused on self-advocacy, system change, and capacity building; the committee then moved to approve those contracts as well.

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• Help me understand clinical process?
• <01:48:16.800> is could be a sign that your process is could be a sign that your process is
• This appointment to the Ches Bay Trust.
• process and compensation alterations.
• Baltimore City School Commissioners appointment process and compensation alterations. >> Senate Bill

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum and quickly moved through committee reports and second-reader bills, adopting committee amendments and sending several measures to third reading without objection. Bills advanced included SB 10 on State Highway Administration approval timelines for speed monitoring systems; SB 487 on speed monitoring systems in safety corridors; SB 689 creating a task force on post-release services and re-entry; SB 811 requiring reporting of new home sale prices in multiple listing services; SB 877 authorizing a Baltimore City stop sign monitoring pilot in the 41st district; SB 937, the Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act, limiting use of criminal history in tenant screening; SB 984 barring private immigration detention facilities; SB 465 on out-of-court statements and second-degree assault; SB 187 on pre-release services for incarcerated women; SB 388, the Decade Act, revising multiple economic development and tax credit programs; and SB 844, the annual corrective bill. Most of the floor discussion focused on explaining amendments and the policy effects of the bills. Supporters described the housing bill as expanding second-chance opportunities while adding safeguards, and a senator asked detailed questions about how landlords could screen for serious offenses and sex offender registry status. SB 984 was described as an emergency measure preventing state and local approval of private detention facilities and authorizing enforcement by the Attorney General. SB 465 was presented as closing a gap in Maryland law on witness intimidation and aligning the state with broader practice. SB 187 would rename and expand the women’s pre-release facility into a re-entry facility and require progress reports. The most extended debate came on SB 165, the on-site wastewater systems bill. One amendment to exempt redevelopment properties from inspection was offered and failed by roll call with 27 votes in the negative. A second amendment to require consultation with Maryland Realtors in developing regulations was then offered; supporters argued it would help avoid delays in property settlements and bring real estate professionals into the regulatory process, while opponents said the bill concerned broader wastewater regulations, not just property transfers. The transcript cuts off during that amendment’s discussion, before the final vote is shown.

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• <00:01:38.960> I from as the bill goes as a process.
• I from as the bill goes as a process.
• does not that deadline does not appoint does not apply<00:46:18.319> to<00:46:18.640> appointing
• It's been a three-year process. 52. It's been a three-year process.
• The 5% statistical process perspective.

Bills: SF0102, SF0113

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, hand count audit, ballots, election integrity, transparency, voting system, 916, all

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• Naturally, she called for an appointment with her longstanding OBGYN.
• Naturally, she called for an appointment with her longstanding OBGYN.
• The arbitration process was almost as bad as the cancer.
• And so we have to start on this process.
• No bill ever is at this stage of the process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• This and repair replacement processes.
• very important component in the process very important component in the process of<00:47:42.400>
• The actual process is requirements.
• <01:18:34.960> with I need to schedule this appointment with I need to schedule this appointment
• to do this ser the serialization process to do this ser the serialization process on<01:56:09.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Honored I am to have a part in this process.
• The question is now on the appointment of Senator Hancock to be vice chair.
• This was his first appointment when this incident occurred.
• I'd like to thank those of you who came and participated in the process.

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• Our older adult population continue to increase, and transit helps them to get to their medical appointments
• Our older adult population continue to increase, and transit helps them to get to their medical appointments
• helps them to get to<00:04:45.920> their<00:04:46.080> medical<00:04:46.440> appointments
• ,<00:04:47.200> shopping, to their medical appointments, shopping, to their medical appointments
• Um, the fiscal note is still in process, and I'm hoping we get that before Wednesday and we can update

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The people of Florida have elected us but you have appointed us for such a time as this.
• I urge my colleagues to reject this bill and uphold the values of justice and due process that define
• Senate President and House Speaker each will appoint two sheriffs.
• Yes, they go to the jail process and that's fine.
• Their disregard for human rights, due process.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Also want to note that Senator Jones has been appointed by the Rules Committee.
• Also want to note that Senator Jones has been appointed by the Rules Committee to replace Senator Dahlia
• progress, and we've recently started our first 2026 audit focusing on the DMV's license revocation process
• and through an application process, where we have a group of subject matter experts come together to
• An audit to evaluate the Department of Human Resources dental benefit procurement process and contract

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Though the governor gets to appoint.
• Here we are at the last minute because it couldn't get through the House process, but it got thoroughly
• I'd like to address the objection to this process and hearing this bill today that was made by Chair
• This isn't the process. This isn't how this is supposed to be.
• Let's not leave our work undone and unfinished, especially because of process.

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• It's having a plan of action and a process of accountability.
• I'm gonna vote to let it proceed through the process.
• I don't think we should be doing it, and I think it corrupts the process.
• People are there for all steps of the process.
• They people are are there for all steps of the process.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill requiring identifying equipment and insignia to be removed from emergency vehicles sold to the public. The chamber first adopted a House language amendment, then debated a broader security package that would fund judicial and courthouse security, Capitol security measures, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, State Patrol deficiency funding, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to assess threats statewide. Supporters framed the bill as necessary to protect public safety, democracy, and First Amendment activity at the Capitol and courthouses; they also said the package was pared down from larger requests and based on security reviews. The House adopted an A-1 amendment clarifying that BCA staff could investigate threats statewide, and later rejected a Schultz A-3 amendment that would have eliminated all appropriations in the bill. The A-3 was defeated on a 37-94 vote after the House upheld the Speaker’s ruling that a proposed school-safety secondary amendment was not germane, with that appeal decided 69-62. A major theme of debate was whether the Legislature should prioritize security for members and the Capitol before passing school safety funding. Several members argued they could not support spending tens of millions on Capitol and legislative security without first funding school safety for all students, including public, charter, private, and tribal schools. Others defended the bill as necessary because of recent threats and violence, including the June 14 tragedy, and said the Capitol security changes were based on professional recommendations. Some members also criticized the new security setup as overly restrictive or “security theater,” while supporters said the measures were needed to keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe. After the A-3 was defeated, the bill was read for third time and members continued floor debate. The discussion remained split between those emphasizing immediate Capitol and legislative security needs and those insisting school safety should come first. Representative Agbaje then moved to table the bill, and the clerk began a roll call on that motion.

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• SB 761 fixes this by streamlining the process for students.
• , and correct errors made in the drafting process.
• Made in the drafting process. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
• And by the way, there are actually 26 documents that are part of this process.
• Let's actually talk about what the legal process looks like.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance recognizing 9/11. Members then moved through a long daily file and concurrence calendar, with many items passed without debate or temporarily retained. The chamber also took procedural actions, including re-referring AB 1152 to the Public Safety Committee, suspending rules for guest access and file-item handling, and later taking a roll-call vote to allow a late-filed journal letter request. Among the major Senate bills taken up on third reading, the Assembly approved SB 385 on peace officers’ rights, SB 753 on shopping cart recovery, SB 838 on housing and hotel projects, SB 643 on carbon dioxide removal grants, SB 645 on jury peremptory challenges in civil cases, SB 761 on CalFresh access for students, SB 774 on real estate licensing sunsets, SB 400 on renewable energy labor tax incentives, SB 24 on utility spending transparency, SB 37 on attorney advertising ethics, SB 258 on spousal rape involving disabled spouses, SB 364 on outdoor advertising near new freeways, SB 403 removing the sunset from medical aid in dying, SB 770 on HOA barriers to EV charging, and SB 22 on gift certificate cash redemption values. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 403 and SB 770 drew more divided votes, while SB 24 was briefly delayed by a call before passing. The Assembly also concurred in numerous Senate amendments on Assembly bills covering a wide range of topics, including service of process (AB 747), local clean energy planning (AB 39), firearms (AB 1078), workers’ compensation (AB 1336), public health (AB 1487), survivor leave protections (AB 406), solid waste (AB 70), water reporting for data centers (AB 93), Diwali recognition (AB 268), wildfire workforce recovery (AB 338), educational equity (AB 419), civic education (AB 422), office-to-housing conversions (AB 507), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), privacy/browser opt-out rules (AB 566), housing element transparency (AB 610), tenant appliance requirements (AB 628), code enforcement penalties (AB 632), homelessness and LGBTQ-related policy (AB 678), energy (AB 740), DEIA review in state government (AB 766), inmate firefighter wages (AB 247), children’s health (AB 798), real estate (AB 851), COVID-era rehiring protections (AB 858), hazardous materials (AB 961), real property and housing covenants (AB 1050), aging (AB 1069), health care facilities (AB 1172), endangered species protections (AB 1319), CalWORKs modernization (AB 1324), cannabis access for seriously ill patients (AB 1332), foreign labor contractors (AB 1362), and downtown revitalization financing (AB 1445). Several of these passed overwhelmingly, while a few drew notable opposition, including AB 93, AB 403, AB 770, AB 851, AB 1050, and AB 1319. The transcript also included extended debate on SB 34, which was presented as a compromise measure on air pollution and port operations in the San Pedro Bay area. Supporters said it narrowed the scope to protect union jobs while preserving AQMD authority, while opponents and supporters alike noted the underlying distrust between labor and environmental stakeholders. The Assembly passed SB 34, SB 515 on disaggregated demographic data collection, and then began taking up AB 495 on immigration, with the sponsor describing family separation and immigration enforcement trauma before the transcript cuts off.

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• who come and work at our Capitol are safe during their time here while they watch the legislative process
• unfold. ...are safe during their time here while they watch the legislative process unfold.
• I just have a question about the arrest process.
• We also want to let you know that, as far as funding for the project, we are in the process of applying
• And certainly having the right-of-way, you know, at least in process at that point in time, really does

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• the budget remains with the 201 members of the legislature that were elected to serve, not a board appointed
• the budget remains with the 201 members of the legislature that were elected to serve, not a board appointed
• evaluation of mandatory categories can be better accomplished through their continuous improvement process
• be better accomplished through their continuous<00:12:20.360> improvement<00:12:21.000> process
• <00:12:21.560> for continuous improvement process for continuous improvement process for environmental

Keywords: 1183, house

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• possible, especially the members that are added to the public employees definition, being those appointed
• um by the um being those appointed um by the um governing<00:10:12.720> body<00:10:13.040>
• And I think that's important to make sure that we have that same process in our local level. In.
• And I think that's important to make sure that we have that same process in our local level.
• And I think that's important to make sure that we have that same process in our local level.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Senate Bill 3055 also aims to bring transparency to the delegation process.
• Patients are waiting longer and longer to get an appointment.
• That is the process. So you got clinical hours through...
• Span of control question, because you're at the reception station of initial processing.
• This process of differential diagnosis is a key component to the practice of medicine.

Bills: SB1888, SB3003, SB2417, SB2459, SB3055, HB1393, HB2884, SB2943

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy