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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 05/05/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And [clears throat] tonight, we are in the next chapter of being able to do just that.
  • And [clears throat] tonight, we are in the next chapter of being able to do just that.
  • And [clears throat] tonight, we are in the next chapter of being able to do just that.
  • And [clears throat] tonight, we are in the next chapter of being able to do just that.
  • And [clears throat] tonight, we are in the next chapter of being able to do just that.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 10th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • are, who lived a life that was planned and that you thought that you could count on what the next chapter
  • I pray for you that you quickly find joy and happiness in the next chapter.
  • Somewhere around the fourth chapter, sometimes I know where the house is, but not the exact address.
  • Corinthians chapter 13, verse 13. And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love.
  • It clarifies that when land application becomes disposal, it's enforceable under Chapter 403.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 5th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Disability Rights Florida, the Florida Chapter
  • Chapter 163 tells us that the Legislature should recognize the need for innovative planning and development
  • Senate Bill 530 amends Chapter 24 of the Florida Statutes relating to the Department of Lottery.
  • So they could use Chapter 120 in order to do that as well. Senator Polsky. Thank you.
  • Their willingness to relive such a painful chapter, knowing this bill will not change what happened to
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • In North Dakota, Chapter 38, energy systems.
  • In North Dakota, Chapter 38, A macro memo includes state regulations and incentives.
  • In North Dakota, Chapter 38.19 provides the Industrial Commission the authority to regulate geothermal
  • resource development in our state, adopt rules, and issue orders to enforce the chapter.
  • This is the next chapter for the same industry and the same family.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval. Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development. Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines. Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • And there are other laws that we have, like Chapter 104 prevailing wages, where at the end of the day
  • And there are other laws that we have, like Chapter 104 prevailing wages, where at the end of the day
  • <00:30:05.120> is psychology that our current chapter is psychology that our current chapter
  • [clears throat] And then, lastly, I just wanted to note that there are certain sections of the chapter
  • So if you look at chapter 328J, electronic smoking devices have been added to the definition of what
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2614, which would require merchants selling cosmetics to accept returns of newer unopened goods within specified time frames and expand signage requirements for return and refund policies. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection strongly supported the bill, citing updated figures of 180 cosmetic complaints from 2020 to 2025, 54 still under investigation, 148 referred to class action litigation, and more than $1.3 million in consumer losses. Members questioned whether the bill was needed given the pending lawsuit and whether bad actors would comply, while the office responded that clearer signage would improve consumer awareness and could reduce complaints without limiting other remedies. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 1660 HD1, which would allow counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny, revoke, or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations. DLIR, the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3, and Pacific Resource Partnership testified in support, arguing the measure would help deter cheating contractors, protect law-abiding employers, and keep bad actors from undercutting wages and taxes. One member raised concerns about possible delays to affordable housing projects and whether owners should be held responsible for contractors’ misconduct; supporters replied that compliance is a minimum standard, that county action would be discretionary rather than automatic, and that the bill would not bar counties from working with affordable housing developers. No action was reported. Finally, the committee took up HB 1704, adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the measure, saying it would help fill major staffing gaps, especially for forensic evaluations and services in rural and neighbor-island communities. The Board of Psychology raised concerns about the compact’s scope, the need for a study focused specifically on psychologists, background-check requirements, possible loss of regulatory authority and revenue, and the need to update older statutory provisions. Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the immunity language in the compact, and Shawn Scanlon opposed the bill, arguing it could weaken cultural responsiveness and local control and suggesting the state instead improve temporary licensing and other in-state pathways. The committee also questioned the Department of Corrections about its vacancies and whether telehealth could be filled by local providers; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 4/2/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:40:46.040> to<00:40:46.200> the<00:40:46.319> governing<00:40:46.720> chapter
  • <00:40:47.040> for<00:40:47.200> St changes to the governing chapter for St changes
  • to the governing chapter for St Louis<00:40:47.720> County<00:40:48.520> representative
  • My understanding is that there is no mention of Chapter 10A in that bill, so it would not be germane
  • My understanding is that there is no mention of Chapter 10A in that bill, so it would not be germane
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The current language in chapter 18B only refers to cleaning products, but should include all applicable
  • categories listed in chapter 116, such as fabric treatments.
  • The language in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116 regarding product prohibitions for certain categories
  • The current language in chapter 18B only refers to cleaning products, but should include all applicable
  • categories listed in chapter 116, such as fabric treatments.
Bills: HF1063
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (05/07/2026)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • RSA 193:3 is a chapter of law we're talking about, having served on the school board.
  • The chapter of law literally talks about the board of education's reassignment of a student.
  • RSA 193:3 is a chapter of law we're talking about, having served on the school board.
  • The chapter of law literally talks about the board of education's reassignment of a student.
  • declared chapter 11 bankruptcy. declared chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/16/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, chapter 317A, the nonprofit corporations act, chapter 508, the Torrens Act, 308B, the Cooperative
  • Uh, chapter 317A, the areas of law.
  • > chapter<00:11:02.399> 508, nonprofit corporations act, chapter 508, nonprofit corporations
  • So, there's no chapter government data.
  • So, there's no chapter 13<02:37:21.120> implication<02:37:21.680> here.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/21/2026)

Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • as the New Hampshire chapter of the American Federation of Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • , as well as the New Hampshire chapter, as well as the New Hampshire<01:38:26.800> chapter<01:
  • 38:27.119> of<01:38:27.280> the<01:38:27.360> American Hampshire chapter of the
  • American Hampshire chapter of the American Federation<01:38:28.480> of<01:38:28.639> Marriage
  • <02:00:05.840> of<02:00:06.000> the<02:00:06.080> American Hampshire chapter
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Children and Family Law (03/04/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gwendoline Gladstone of the New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. report and so
  • <00:48:18.480> of<00:48:18.640> the Gladstone the Hampshire chapter of the Gladstone
  • the Hampshire chapter of the American<00:48:19.640> Academy<00:48:20.160> of<00:48:20.359
  • I assume the New Hampshire chapter is generated.
  • <01:00:06.520> is assume the New Hampshire chapter is assume the New Hampshire chapter is
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Children and Family Law Committee opened its March 4 meeting with procedural announcements, including a deadline for any Minority Report, notice that the committee would not meet the following Tuesday because of town meeting day, and a preview of its March 18 agenda. The chair said that meeting would include hearings and executive sessions on HB 518, requiring DHHS to provide a detailed annual report of DCF costs, and HB 775, directing DHHS to seek proposals for supervised visitation centers; HB 553 was also slated for executive session. The committee also heard an update on Representative Grossman’s son, who remained in the PICU at Mass General. The main hearing was on HB 493, which would require child abuse and neglect education for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants as a condition of licensure. Representative Alicia Gregg presented the bill and an amendment reducing the required training from two hours to one hour, saying the goal was to improve recognition of abuse and prevent both missed cases and false accusations. Cassandra Sanchez, the state Child Advocate, strongly supported the bill, describing a 2020 review of nine cases of non-ambulatory infants with serious injuries and later system mapping that identified gaps in medical recognition; she said the training should be part of existing continuing education hours and that voluntary uptake had been limited. Dr. Michael Matos of Wolfeboro Pediatrics also testified in support. Ben Bradley of the New Hampshire Hospital Association opposed legislating the requirement, saying hospitals already train staff and that the legislature should not single out one topic for statutory mandate when other reporting obligations are handled differently. In questioning, committee members asked whether the hour would be part of existing continuing education, whether hospitals already provide similar training, and whether the bill should be placed in the continuing medical education statute instead of child protection law. Bradley said hospital members already provide annual training and collaborate with proponents, but did not support putting the requirement in statute. Sanchez said the bill was intended to use one of the hours already required for training, though members noted that the bill text did not clearly say so. The committee also heard broader testimony about the Family Division of Circuit Court, including a proposal to create a subcommittee to study more difficult issues such as pre-trial counseling, evidentiary practices, and domestic violence-related cases, with the Speaker appointing members to that subcommittee.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means (02/09/2026)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Normally, when a definition appears in a law or in a chapter, it applies to that chapter.
  • That still applies to this chapter, not all chapters. >> All right.
  • , it applies to that law or in a chapter, it applies to that chapter. chapter. chapter.
  • So to the extent that that chapter.
  • I an eligib... that meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 29th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • thank my colleague from San Diego for, one, the introduction of the Kappa Leaguers from the San Diego chapter
  • While we are excited for his next chapter, we will miss Mukhtar's leadership and integrity, his passion
  • women who are going through the menopause transition to ensure long, healthy, successful second chapters
  • women who are going through the menopause transition to ensure long, healthy, successful second chapters
Keywords: 988, house, all
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • today is a bittersweet day, as we say goodbye to Justin, who is leaving the House to begin a new chapter
  • I know you will do great things in this next chapter.
  • Over the last five years, I've grown up here, and it's bittersweet that this chapter is coming to a close
  • And it's bittersweet that this chapter is coming to a close.
Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, opened with a moment of silence for Ted Williams, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then accepted the previous day’s minutes and moved into a series of recognitions, beginning with House Resolution 27 designating June 24, 2026 as Staff Appreciation Day. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and the chamber spent much of the meeting honoring legislative staff across both caucuses, with members and staff introducing themselves and being recognized for years of service and behind-the-scenes work. The House also recognized staff member Justin, who is leaving for a position with the Delaware State Board of Education, and later gave farewell remarks for Representative Kevin Hensley and Representative Charles Postles, both of whom are retiring. Numerous members spoke in tribute to their service, constituent work, and personal character, and both Hensley and Postles offered remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and family. The House then received communications from the Senate, including several bills and resolutions passed and returned, and a notice of Senate concurrence on other measures. Representative Wilson-Anton made a brief statement explaining her vote on Senate Bill 100 and reaffirming support for marriage equality and related civil rights issues. The chamber also took up Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, which set the official revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027; both were read, called to roll, and passed by constitutional majority votes of 37-4 and 40-1, respectively. Finally, the House considered Senate Bill 335, the operating budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Representative Williams presented the budget on behalf of the Joint Finance Committee, describing major funding items including raises for state and education employees, health insurance and retiree benefit funding, developmental disability services, Medicaid growth, purchase of care, and maintenance of reserve funds. Several members praised the committee’s work, while Representative Shupe said he would vote no, citing concerns about the budget’s 6.3% growth despite appreciating the committee’s effort. After the budget presentation and comments, Leader Harris moved that the House recess for party caucuses, and the House stood in recess until the call of the bell.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 5th, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, if you just Google the OFI laws in Chapter 6, it refers to FDIC laws all day long.
  • Amendment number five would add a megaproject to the definitions in this chapter, and define that term
  • construction project for which the project value is $500 million or more. ...definitions in this chapter
  • do all the following: amend existing provisions and enact new provisions in the unclaimed property chapter
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • /c><00:34:30.079> do Representative Feist responded that when there is a violation of this chapter
  • 00:34:46.399> violation<00:34:46.800> of<00:34:46.960> this<00:34:47.119> chapter
  • , there's a violation of this chapter, there's a violation of this chapter, there's<00:34:47.679>
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Judiciary. (3-25-26)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.
  • They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.
  • They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.
  • They've been in my memory, and I can't cite chapter and verses.
Keywords: 958, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 21, March 6, 2026-PM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • My time here has been more than just a chapter in my second career.
  • 15:45.040> a My time here has been more than just a My time here has been more than just a chapter
  • <00:15:48.560> It<00:15:48.880> has<00:15:49.040> also chapter in my second
  • It has also chapter in my second career.
Keywords: 916, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-4-26)

Banking & Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Because of this being a completely new subtitle in the financial institutions chapter, they have to get
  • c> institutions subtitle in the financial institutions subtitle in the financial institutions chapter
  • chapter, they have to get regs written. chapter, they have to get regs written.
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum and took up three bills. Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Sen. Greg Elkins, aimed to combat insurance fraud tied to post-disaster contractor scams. Testimony from the Attorney General’s Office and committee members described problems involving roofing, siding, and debris-removal scams, including vandalism used to create claims and companies that disappear before victims can recover losses. The bill would expand enforcement tools by making certain vandalism-related conduct criminal, giving the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with local prosecutors, creating a post-disaster contractor registry, and banning door-to-door solicitation during declared emergencies. The committee approved the bill by roll call and sent it forward with a favorable recommendation. Senate Bill 118, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm, addressed credit property insurance offered by consumer loan companies. The sponsor and a representative of the Kentucky Consumer Finance Association explained that the product has been offered for years and that the bill would provide statutory authority for its continued use. The committee raised no substantive objections, and the bill passed on a roll call vote with a favorable recommendation. House Bill 380, sponsored by Rep. Tom Smith, focused on regulating cryptocurrency kiosks in convenience stores to curb fraud against seniors. The committee heard emotional testimony from a sheriff and a fraud victim describing scams that led victims to deposit cash into crypto kiosks, often under pressure from callers posing as authorities or relatives. AARP Kentucky supported the bill, citing widespread losses to older adults and the need for guardrails. A committee substitute was adopted that would cap daily transactions at $2,000, require fee disclosure and customer consent, impose licensing and compliance requirements, mandate identification for transactions, and add criminal penalties and Attorney General enforcement. Members discussed the bill’s scope, including that it would not address gift card scams, and noted the delayed effective date was requested so regulators could write rules. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed the bill favorably on roll call.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Rules Feb 24th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It clarifies that when land application becomes disposal, it's enforceable under Chapter 403, closing
  • Second, the amendment reenacts certain public records exemptions in chapter 655 related to SB 314.
  • If you look, we've also added language to ensure local governments maintain their authority under Chapter
  • If you look, we've also added language to ensure local governments maintain their authority under Chapter
Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees on a single roll-call vote, then took up a series of bills, many of them on land use, housing, public safety, child welfare, education, and professional licensing. Early debate centered on CS/SB 208, which would require development fees to better reflect review costs and impose objective compatibility findings for residential projects. An amendment folded in additional housing-related provisions, including manufactured housing and a study of urban development boundaries, prompting extended discussion about Miami-Dade’s Everglades protection area and local control. A late-filed rural-boundary amendment was withdrawn. The bill was reported favorably after support from business, housing, and advocacy groups, with some senators voicing district-specific concerns. The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments added conservation easement, wildlife corridor, and critical state concern protections, plus a further Everglades-related amendment. Members discussed balancing smart growth, infrastructure costs, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Other land-use and growth bills also advanced, including CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment, CS/SB 1138 on qualified contractor pre-application review, and SB 218 limiting the reach of prior hurricane recovery zoning protections in counties not affected by the 2024 storms. SB 1474 on biosolids management was amended to reduce the distance threshold for land application restrictions and delay the effective date, and SB 1708 on veterinary licensure by endorsement removed a three-year recent-practice requirement to address shortages. Several public safety, health, and family-related measures also passed. CS/CS/SB 436 expanded felony battery enhancement to include resisting an officer with violence and certain law-enforcement battery offenses. SB 830 extended public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. CS/CS/CS/SB 600 revised bail bond rules, and an amendment preserved the current treatment of charitable bail funds and nonprofits; the committee heard testimony from The Bail Project and others on both sides. CS/SB 914 expanded dry-needling supervision options for occupational therapists, CS/SB 1092 clarified podiatric use of certain cellular/tissue products, and SB 1504 and SB 1718 updated insurance licensing and educator certification pathways. On the education side, CS/CS/SB 7038 made broad postsecondary changes, including tuition waivers, residency clarification, and licensure rules, while CS/SB 186 required seizure-response training and action plans in schools. The committee also advanced multiple child welfare and health bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 560 streamlined psychotropic medication procedures for children in state custody and added youth-voice and insurance-review provisions. CS/CS/CS/SB 902 combined several Department of Health changes, including medical marijuana distance rules, autism microcredential eligibility, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and NICU nutrition information. SB 1002 expanded child welfare definitions to address parental drug abuse and neglect, and SB 1708 eased endorsement licensure for out-of-state veterinarians. Most bills were reported favorably on roll-call votes, with several amendments adopted along the way and limited opposition or abstentions noted on some measures.