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• Yes, I'm actually for the bill.
• Is there objection to the bill being left pending? Hearing none, the bill is left pending.
• The chair lays out House Bill 2692 and recognizes Representative Guillen to explain the bill.
• The chair lays out House Bill 2712 and recognizes Representative Darby to explain the bill.
• The chair lays out House Bill 2712 and recognizes Representative Darby to explain the bill.

Bills: HB16, HB16, HB1618, HB2692, HB2712, HB2970, HB3609, HB3628

Keywords: judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, water infrastructure, Texas Water Development Board, financial assistance, water supply projects, rural municipalities, water access assessment, aquifer storage, Edwards Aquifer, water injection, environmental regulations, groundwater management, San Antonio River, pollution control

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• Our cost for internet bills continues to go up.
• that bill sometimes gets submitted.
• The bill, as it's currently drafted, would remove it. It sunsetted out at 2030.
• There's a give and take in all of these bills.
• We're not going to oppose every single tax bill.

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• Yeah, the amendment just essentially matches this bill with the House bill.
• Any debate on the bill?
• That is the bill. Having explained the bill, are there questions on the bill?
• Senate Bill 662 by Senator Davis. Senate Bill 662 by Senator Davis.
• Having explained the bill, are there questions on the bill? Are there questions on the bill?

Summary: The Transportation Committee met and considered a series of bills, beginning with SB 266, which would exempt sales and use tax on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft sold from manufacturers to operators. Senator Harold said the measure is intended to help Florida attract an advanced air mobility industry and create jobs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of EVTOL aircraft and excluding drones, then reported the bill favorably. SB 350, by Senator DeSigley, was also reported favorably after a minor amendment; it allows local governments to permit vehicles to travel slowly on flooded streets without being treated as unlawfully impeding traffic. Supporters from the Florida PBA and Florida League of Cities waived in support. The committee next approved SB 706, designating part of U.S. 92/Gandy Boulevard as the Senator James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway. SB 628, Lucy’s Law, was heard with extensive emotional testimony from Lucy Fernandez’s parents and others. The bill strengthens boating safety by increasing penalties for reckless boating, requiring boating safety education after certain violations, and aligning some boating penalties more closely with motor vehicle laws. A substitute amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 872, dealing with county and municipal price controls for the removal and storage of electric vehicles, was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from towing industry representatives about the added costs and storage constraints posed by damaged EVs; the Florida Insurance Council spoke in opposition. The committee then approved SB 650, which expands hazardous walking condition criteria for elementary school students to include walkways along freeways, ramps, and interchanges, regardless of speed limit. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated substantial testimony from safety advocates and families affected by distracted driving; it would rename Florida’s texting law as a hands-free driving law and prohibit handheld use of wireless devices while driving. The committee also passed SB 994, increasing driver education requirements for standard and learner’s licenses, and SB 662, designating a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street. Several senators recorded affirmative votes on bills after the roll calls, and the meeting adjourned after all listed measures were reported favorably.

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• Today we will hear two bills, Senate Bill 260 and Senate Bill 316.
• Today we will hear two bills, Senate Bill 260 and Senate Bill 316.
• We will start with our only bill on work session today, which is Senate Bill 173.
• Yes, are you calling in for Senate Bill 316? I'm calling for the outdoor workers bill.
• We were opposed to this bill.

Bills: AB93, AB204, AB414, AB504, AB598

Keywords: public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, medical debt, collection agency, healthcare, consumer protection, financial assistance, occupational safety, air quality, greenhouse gases, employee monitoring, safety program, hemp, hemp products, cannabidiol, CBD, cannabis

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• So those providers do bill Medicaid for peer support, and they also get, as Dr.
• They can't bill Medicaid. I don't remember Dan's last name.
• He would like to bill for peers if he's a Medicaid provider, right?
• Do people come provide services to them and then it's billed? Flush that out for us a bit. Yeah.
• In addition, I'm sure there's billing issues and other things.

Summary: The meeting focused on Missouri’s substance use prevention and treatment system, with repeated emphasis on recovery support services, peer support, recovery housing, transportation, and harm reduction. Dan Haniken of Into Action described his own recovery from addiction and incarceration and argued that treatment alone is not enough; he urged greater investment in recovery housing, peer support, employment, and community-based supports that help people stay sober and avoid relapse. Members asked about funding sources, program capacity, referrals, treatment court, transportation, and how Into Action supports people on medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Haniken said the organization is funded through a mix of federal, state, county, city, foundation, and private donations, and that housing and transportation remain major barriers, especially because support is often funded for too short a period compared with the longer time people need to stabilize. Matt Cushman of the Raytown Fire Protection District gave a strong endorsement of harm reduction, including naloxone distribution, syringe service programs, and broader decriminalization of harm reduction tools. He argued that stigma is a major barrier to care and that Missouri should expand access to clean needles, test strips, and other services, while also improving access to MAT in jails and communities. Committee members questioned the evidence base, the role of faith-based providers, and whether safe consumption sites should be pursued; Cushman said syringe exchange decriminalization should be the immediate priority, while safe consumption sites are a longer-term issue. He also described community paramedicine and mobile integrated health as valuable but funding-dependent, and said naloxone distribution is improving but still uneven, especially in rural and minority communities. Representatives from Central Ozarks Medical Center and Four Rivers Community Health Center highlighted the importance of peer support specialists, community health workers, care coordinators, and wraparound services in rural health centers. COMC’s Morgan McClure and Monet Lehman described a jail reentry program in Pulaski County, with Lehman sharing her trauma and recovery story and explaining how she helps incarcerated people prepare for release with housing, employment, benefits, transportation, and treatment connections. Four Rivers’ Devon Polarys and Cassandra Trout said their CEO would change Missouri policy to allow FQHCs to receive reimbursement for peer support and community health worker services similar to CCBHCs, arguing that these roles are essential for addressing barriers like transportation, housing, food insecurity, and insurance. Members discussed confusion over reimbursement rules, the differences between FQHCs and CCBHCs, and the need for better funding and clearer policy for peer and community health worker services. No votes were taken; the discussion ended with a suggestion to bring in a subject matter expert on community health workers for a future session.

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• THAT IS THE BILL. >> Sen. Leek: QUESTIONS ON THE BILL. SENATORS, QUESTION ON THE BILL.
• NOT TO SENATOR MARTINS BILL, TAB FOUR. SENATE BILL 676.
• ARE THERE QUESTIONS ON THE BILL? SEEING NO QUESTIONS ON THE BILL.
• THE BILLS THAT WE RUN IN THE IDEAS BEHIND THOSE BILLS.
• DID YOU DRAFT A BILL ON YOUR OWN OR DID YOU WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS DID THIS COME FROM MODEL LEGISLATION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• clear up some confusion about the bill. clear up some confusion about the bill.
• This bill, I think, is an important bill.
• This<00:40:33.520> bill<00:40:34.240> um This bill um This bill um I<00:40:36.400> think
• The number was not available when it was drafted, so this inserts $114,000 into Section 2 of the bill
• legislate on House Bill 1484. legislate on House Bill 1484.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Education by laying out bills and providing an opportunity to ask questions of the bill of the bill from
• the author as well as the witnesses from there once we hear bills and we close on bills.
• I'm testifying in support of the bill, House Bill 120. I'm an executive vice president with.
• The bill is left pending.
• 3 or House Bill 8 would work in this bill.

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

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• Greenman moves to amend House Bill 72, as amended. House Bill 72, as amended.
• I would have drafted.
• I'm happy to add it to the bill.
• , this never again bill.
• Please vote no on this bill. Bill. I recognize Representative Liebling [member_8394].

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• House Bill 363 is a public safety bill focused on speed limits in our neighborhoods.
• So, House Bill 384, a little background on this: pretty straightforward bill. It's a DelDOT bill.
• What is your bill? Yeah, that's fine. Which is your bill?
• I'm House Bill 11, House Substitute 2 for House Bill— there you are. There you are.
• Thank you. we are happy to support this bill and thank everybody who had a part in its drafting.

Summary: The committee met in hybrid format on June 18, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so minutes were not approved until later in the meeting after additional members joined. The committee heard a series of bills, with most receiving supportive testimony from sponsors, agency officials, advocacy groups, and frequent public commenter Robert Overmiller. Several measures focused on transportation and public safety, including HB 363 on residential speed limits, HB 384 extending DelDOT open-end contracts from three to five years, HB 413 allowing green flashing lights on road work and emergency vehicles, HB 456 streamlining subaqueous lands permitting, and HB 388 letting drivers with temporary medical suspensions keep their license for ID purposes while being flagged in the system as not allowed to drive. Members asked questions mainly about implementation, enforcement, and scope, and sponsors or agency witnesses explained that the bills were intended to improve safety, efficiency, and administrative clarity. The committee also took up HB 111, which would require single-use food service items such as utensils, straws, napkins, and condiments to be provided only upon request, with exemptions for schools, nonprofits, health care facilities, correctional facilities, and similar settings. Supporters, including Plastic Free Delaware and the Sierra Club, said the bill would reduce waste and save businesses money, while opponents from the restaurant industry argued it could confuse customers, hurt tourism, and be difficult to enforce. Sponsors emphasized that restaurants could still ask customers if they wanted items and that the bill included a phase-in period and capped penalties. The committee also heard HB 393, a consumer protection bill for third-party electric suppliers that tightens oversight, training, reporting, renewal notices, and rate limits after concerns about misleading sales and unexpectedly high bills; it drew support from environmental advocates and members who had seen constituent complaints. Finally, the committee heard HB 412 on hunting and trapping education and wildlife drug administration, which was described as a safety and modernization measure and supported by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and sportsmen’s groups, and SB 346, which would speed up Environmental Appeals Board hearings and decisions. SB 346 drew broad support from DNREC, the Nature Conservancy, the Sierra Club, and business groups, though one witness asked to clarify that Superior Court appeal rights would remain intact; DNREC confirmed they would. The committee also approved the June 10, 2026 minutes after quorum was established, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous approval.

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• The one bill that will...
• Your bill has been amended, committee to the bill. One second.
• Yeah, Madam Chair, so he has the Senate companion bill to the House Bill.
• Are those mirror bills?
• We still have our header a few bills back, but we are moving to House Bill 494.

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• The chair lays out House Bill 1787 and recognizes Vice Chair Howard to explain the bill.
• I'm actually very proud to lay out this bill, House Bill 1787, which takes an important step towards
• This bill is about college students, and this bill is about choice.
• Chair lays out House Bill 4071 and recognizes Vice Chair Howard to explain the bill.
• Wilson to explain the bill.

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• Senate Bill 76 is a bill that offers nursing mothers solid, long-lasting protections that are...
• All right, um, let Bill give us final approval to the bill.
• We certainly will make sure that his bill becomes law because it mirrors our bill.
• The bill is given... ...hi 831. All right, the bill is given a favorable report.
• Change you want to be a no, Senator Bill? Change Senator Bill to a... No, we do.

Bills: SB76, SB35, SB116, SB119, SB118, SB129, SB32, SB31, SB115, SB75, HB27, HB40

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, SB116, machine gun conversion devices, switches, pistol conversion device, auto sear, firearm accessories, machine gun, automatic weapon, semiautomatic pistol, gun control

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• 02:48.560> House<00:02:48.960> Bill which was House Bill which was House Bill 283 283 283
• House Bill. House Bill. All<00:03:41.040> right.
• Senate Bill 29 is drafted to be narrowly focused to prevent solid waste management districts or a county
• Senate Bill 29 is drafted to be narrowly focused to prevent solid waste management districts or a county
• On Senate Bill 70. On Senate Bill 70. Yes. Senate Bill 85. Yes.

Keywords: Consideration of SB 70 00:03:41 Consideration of SB 85 00:13:04 Consideration of SB 29 00:16:56 Consideration of SB 226 00:23:09, 958, all

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• Okay, well then let's move this bill. Well, then let's move this bill. Oh, it's me. All right.
• Please move the bill as amended.
• Okay, well then let's move this bill. Well, then let's move this bill. See you. Oh, it's me.
• Please move the bill as amended. I move that Senate Bill 1583 is amended.
• Okay, the next bill, the last bill, I am waiting for Senator Alston.

Bills: SB1074, SB1327, SB1475, SB1582, SB1583, SB1598

Keywords: student discipline, classroom management, temporary removal, administrative action, education policy, foreign relations, university governance, research security, international agreements, Arizona Board of Regents, interscholastic activities, student eligibility, criminal offenses, school district, youth sports, academic participation, conduct, planned communities, homeowners association, HOA

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• So, the first bill we're going to take up is House Bill 360. recess for a few minutes.
• we're going to take up is House bill we're going to take up is House Bill<00:04:14.240> 360.
• good bill.
• We can give him Avar some bills. Yes. We can give him Avar some bills. Yes.
• We'll be on to House Bill 1734. We'll be on to House Bill 1734.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• House Bill 1928 was referred to the Judiciary Committee in reviewing the bill.
• House Bill 865 by Speaker Moody and recognizes Speaker Moody to explain the bill.
• Okay, good bill. Thank you, Speaker Moody. We'll leave House Bill 865 pending at this time.
• And this bill is narrow. This is for any opponents out there. This is a very narrow bill.
• So this bill only affects this bill is not relating to statutes of limitations.

Bills: HB170, HB865, HB748, HJR112, HB 1110, HB1495, HB786, HB 1130, HB170

Keywords: civil liability, self-defense, force, deadly force, legal immunity, attorney's fees, criminal justice, firearms, liability, veterans, gun ownership, immunity, firearm hold agreement, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, parental rights, child upbringing

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• All righty, so Representative Quam has the first bill up here. The first bill is House File 69.
• Thank you for hearing this bill.
• Thank you for the bill.
• I guess the first question—and I came in late because I was presenting another bill—but is this bill
• a future honors bill.

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• today, but she is here in support of the bill.
• I think I could help somebody, so we want that to make everybody aware, so this bill, this bill will
• help that, these two bills.
• this bill will help that these two bills so thank you very much thank you thank you was up yeah and
• I have each bill separated.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held its sixth public hearing and took testimony on a large slate of bills, with the chair moving H. 542/S. 341 on family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) child care to the top of the agenda so young constituents would not have to wait. Witnesses from labor, community organizations, and FFN providers strongly supported the bill, saying FFN care fills critical gaps for families working nonstandard hours, especially in low-income, immigrant, and BIPOC communities. Testimony emphasized that FFN providers are currently underpaid, often receive only about $24 per child per day, and should be guaranteed at least the state minimum wage. Witnesses also backed changes to the voucher system to allow families to combine formal and FFN care more flexibly, and they supported creating an FFN advisory council. Committee members asked about the difference between FFN and center-based care, registration requirements, fingerprinting/background checks, EEC’s ongoing study group, and the fiscal impact; witnesses said the current annual cost is about $1.8 million and could rise to about $6 million if all current FFN providers were paid minimum wage, still under 1% of the EEC budget. The committee then closed testimony on that bill. The committee next heard testimony on several preschool and universal pre-K bills, including H. 707 on public preschool facilities, H. 687/S. 339 on universal pre-K and mixed delivery, and related bills such as H. 606, H. 523, H. 618, H. 522, H. 510, and H. 615, many of which were later closed without additional witnesses. A Lowell school official testified that space and facilities funding are major barriers to expanding preschool and that the city has hundreds of children on voucher waitlists. Other witnesses and organizations, including the Early Care and Education Consortium and AFT Massachusetts, supported mixed-delivery universal pre-K and warned that public-school expansion should not undermine community-based providers, whose preschool tuition helps subsidize infant and toddler care. Several witnesses also urged stronger standards for preschool teachers, better staffing ratios, and more integrated special education and support services. The committee accepted written testimony on some bills and closed testimony on the others when no one else came forward. A major portion of the hearing focused on H. 541/S. 373, which would ban school exclusion in pre-K through third grade. Advocates from Massachusetts Advocates for Children, Mass Appleseed, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, AFT Massachusetts, and the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee argued that suspensions and expulsions at young ages harm learning, worsen inequities, and contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline. They cited data showing disproportionate impacts on Black and Latinx students, students with disabilities, and low-income children, and described personal stories of children whose behavior improved when schools kept them in class and addressed underlying needs. Committee members asked for updated data on the number of students and districts affected, and witnesses said they would provide more detailed written information. After testimony on this and a few other bills, including S. 372, S. 357, and H. 275/S. 133, the committee closed testimony and adjourned.

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• HB505 is a combination bill.
• So, this is a bill that is part of the energy package bill. Um, you know,...
• The energy package bill.
• This bill is a fairly straightforward bill.
• But in doing so, we found out a couple of things we didn't know when we drafted this bill.

Keywords: 923, senate, all