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• This bill is a final step in creating parity between elected officials and the court system, district
• This is the last step in pairing those two retirement systems.
• so this<00:21:54.000> is<00:21:54.080> the<00:21:54.320> last<00:21:54.559> step
• <00:21:54.799> in<00:21:55.120> completely this is the last step in completely this
• is the last step in completely marrying<00:21:56.080> the<00:21:56.320> judges<00:21:56.720

Bills: HB304, HB285, HB312, HB311, SB60

Keywords: impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, law enforcement, HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law

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• HB 314 is a simple yet important first step that we need to take right now to get fresh eyes and stronger
• HB 314 is a simple yet important first step that we need to take right now to get fresh eyes and stronger
• Speaker, it is past time that the General Assembly step in to begin the road of correcting the mismanagement
• House Bill 314 takes that first step. So, Mr.
• House Bill 314 takes that first step. So, Mr.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:04 Orders of the Day 06:01 HB 143 06:11 HB 164 08:07 HB 314 11:07 HB 398 21:17 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 29:02 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 34:01 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 35:40 ConC/Rules Report 40:15 Floor Amendments 41:15 Adjournment 41:26, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call showing 95 members present. The chamber approved the prior journal, received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 20 and 68 and requested concurrence, and then moved to floor action on several bills. House Bill 143, relating to fiduciary bonds, was explained as removing the requirement that a fiduciary sign a bond in the presence of a court clerk or notary public; it passed 94-0. House Bill 164, relating to hearing aid coverage and related services, was described as increasing the coverage cap from $1,400 to $2,500, updating the definition of hearing aid, and adding network adequacy requirements; it passed 93-0 with one abstention. The House then considered House Bill 314, relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declared an emergency. Supporters said the bill was intended to address long-standing concerns about KentuckyWired management and oversight. A committee substitute and floor amendment were adopted, and the bill was explained as moving KCNA into the Finance and Administration Cabinet, transferring its functions to the Commonwealth Office of Technology, abolishing the separate executive director position, and reconstituting the board with new members and appointments. The bill passed 80-13. House Bill 398, relating to decommissioning costs for electric generating units, was presented as allowing terminal net salvage to be included in rates so utilities can recover end-of-life plant costs over time rather than through larger future spikes; after questions about PSC authority and safeguards, it passed 78-15. After the orders of the day concluded, members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a birthday recognition. House Resolution 7, recognizing guiding principles for elections in Kentucky, was reported as having passed unanimously in committee and was adopted without objection. The House also received the report of the Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee, which referred several bills and resolutions to standing committees and posted House Bills 194 and 393 for the next regular orders. The chamber then adjourned until 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

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• And I think this is a good step forward for us. So I would ask for your support. Thank you, Chair.
• But I think the way I see it, and even taking it a step further, it says health plans, which we'll already
• across our state have dedicated congregants, often retired law enforcement or military veterans, stepping
• I want to personally thank Senator DiCeglie for stepping up and sponsoring this bill.
• I want to personally thank Senator DeSigley for stepping up and sponsoring this bill.

Bills: S0052, S0502, S0624, S0758, S0834, S0840

Keywords: places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services, faith-based institutions, public safety, military jurisdiction, delinquency, concurrent jurisdiction

Summary: The committee considered several bills and reported each favorably. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part. Supporters said it would expand provider options and help address a shortage of certified programs; opponents raised concerns about mixing government-ordered programming with religion and about the state’s prior rule change. The bill passed 7-2. The committee also approved CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction barring licensed insurance agents from partnering with health care sharing ministries to market or sell their programs. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores free speech, consumer choice, and access to faith-based alternatives, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, higher commissions, and weak protections because these ministries are not insurance. After extended debate, the measure passed 8-2. Other measures advanced unanimously or near-unanimously. CS/SB 502, as amended, would give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in the state system; it passed 9-0. CS/SB 52 would exempt volunteer armed security for houses of worship from Class D or G licensing requirements, and supporters cited rising threats to churches and the need for organized volunteer security; it passed 9-0. SB 840, a cleanup bill to narrow and clarify last year’s emergency-related land-use restrictions after hurricanes, also passed 9-0, and CS/SB 758, which updates the membership of the Justice Administration Commission, passed 9-0 after an amendment restoring two public defenders to the commission.

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• And we fundamentally have to step back and ask ourselves: when you register your vehicle, and this is
• And that's fundamentally when we just have to step back and ask ourselves, do we want to create more
• And I actually even put screws because the thieves are getting one step ahead of people in O'Fallon in
• I hated to even take another step forward. Thank you.
• I hated to even take another step forward yet. What's a new year? Representative Burton.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It definitely stepped in and soaked up some more that risk problem possibly at a higher price or rates
• So the the increase at the next step would be the the offer rate that they were offered.
• it's one thing to have more companies here, but it's another thing to make sure the companies will step
• How can we ensure that states that are actually managing their areas that are taking the steps, whether
• when the citizens takeout happened, demand went out for the for the private market and reinsurers stepped

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• The STEP or the TIP is the short range that has the specific projects, and then the long range or the
• .. ...is forgiven, do we have to take out more debt for maintenance or repairs, or what's the next step
• can elaborate on if there's an interested community wanting to tap in, maybe some are what are some steps
• So, what's the first step I would need to take, Mr. Chair?
• Chair, Representative, the first step would be to determine who owns the road and then figure out who

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• Stepping up to provide $254 million to fill the gaps that are going to be left by Congressional Republicans
• It's just that in this first year, there are a lot of steps that have to happen before some of these
• First, I want to thank the Budget Sub-5 Committee that's worked with us step by step on this.
• I think that's a big step up, and I thank all of you for doing exactly that with these investments.
• ultimately move the state toward expanding affordable child care for working families. families and a step

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There's also, though, the reason that we have a series of steps in a criminal justice system, including
• This is not exactly what they did at the federal government, but under President Trump's First Step Act
• , there was massive government, but under President Trump's First Step Act, there was massive sentencing
• Nicholas Larson also steps in to help us when we screw up everything in the room and make sure that the
• Nicholas Larson also steps in to help us when we screw up everything in the room and make sure that the

Keywords: 909, all

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• AB 379 is a vital step forward in a fight against commercial sexual exploitation.
• you know it's been pointed out another wrong that we also need to have law enforcement be able to step
• And that's where our law has to step in, it has to give our law enforcement the tools to go after these
• AB 379 is the first step of many we will take when it comes to putting an end to human trafficking.
• educating the public on the dangers associated with swimming, we can help families take important steps

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We've been in communication with Representative McLaughlin step by step on this bill.
• But if you see something that's not right, you have an obligation to step in and stop that.
• Let us take this step forward and embrace the future of communication. Thank you.
• local prosecutors are unable to bring an action after 6 months, the bill establishes that the AG can step
• to have every shot at protecting the people of Texas from crime, and doing it this way is a major step

Bills: HB 33, HB 45, HB 48, HB 1261, HB 1465, HB 1778, HB 2596, HB 5238, SB 2969

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• So are we considering that when we look at our processes, or is that step two that comes after we understand
• In terms of specifics, that would be in a subsequent step. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• The California State Preschool Program, or CSPP, uses a multi-step process including the family language
• I know maybe some people don't like to refer to it as that, but certainly the first step in school.
• Moving away from these overproduced meals is an excellent step.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I think it's important to give a little backstory before we step into it.
• We can wait for the federal government to solve our problem, or we as a state can step up and lead by
• be pushing this vertically, we are trying to influence other states and the federal government to step
• So if we're actually going through this massive step of not allowing cities and counties to fluoridate
• of this and encouraging my colleagues to be in support of it, because I think it actually is that step

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions, including family members, university guests, local officials, and student groups. The chamber then moved to special order bills, beginning with two Open Government Sunset Review measures: SB 7010, preserving a public records exemption for certain Department of Financial Services receiver information, and SB 7008, preserving confidentiality for financial technology sandbox application records. Both bills passed unanimously after brief explanations and no amendments. The Senate also passed SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 910 on veterans benefits assistance, SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands, SB 796 on general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems, and SB 700, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. SB 832 drew debate over a possible lawsuit and created a narrow strict-liability defense for landowners who survey and record notice of former phosphate property. SB 700 generated the most extended debate, especially over a provision removing fluoride from public water systems and related amendments on public health, local control, and study requirements; several fluoride-related amendments failed, while a technical amendment passed. The bill also included provisions on agricultural regulation, labeling, drones, lending, charities, housing for agricultural workers, and youth programs. The Senate then approved several claims bills, including relief for Darlene Angerville and J.R., Eric Miles Jr. and Jennifer Miles, and Marcus Button, all involving catastrophic injuries and settlements paid by the relevant public entities. SB 994 on driver’s license education requirements passed after an amendment that increased penalties for texting while driving and added a distracted-driving education component. SB 1718, preserving a public records exemption for minors seeking an abortion without parental consent or notification, also passed unanimously. Several other bills were temporarily postponed. At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, retain postponed bills on the special order calendar, and move CS for SB 7016 back to second reading; all motions were adopted. The Senate then adjourned until Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 p.m. or upon the call of the President.

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• Um, so the first step to really starting to get those numbers to zero would be getting better information
• Um, so the first step to really starting to get those numbers to zero would be getting better information
• Um, so the first step to really starting to get those numbers to zero would be getting better information
• Um, so the first<00:23:32.880> step<00:23:33.120> to<00:23:33.360> really first
• step to really first step to really uh<00:23:36.400> uh<00:23:36.720> starting<00:23:36.960

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard and later voted on several Senate resolutions related to transportation, safety, and infrastructure. Early testimony covered STR 23, on studying highway patrol and speed cameras in speeding hotspots, with support from the Department of Transportation and the Aahu Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from five individuals. STR 37 and STR 38 concerned Maui road planning for the Kihei area; the Kihei Community Association and DOT supported both, and the committee later advanced them with amendments to correct the county department with jurisdiction. STR 150 SD1, on a working group for subsidizing waterborne cargo transport, drew support from DOT, the Department of Agriculture, and industry groups, but the committee deferred it for further discussion. STR 153, about transferring jurisdiction over Ho‘i roads to Maui County, received support from the judiciary and was advanced with amendments. STR 180 SD1, on sharing safety and performance information about commercial tour operators, drew mixed testimony, including opposition from DOT and helicopter operators and support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters; the committee advanced it with amendments narrowing the scope to helicopter and air tours. STR 181 SD1, proposing a working group to lower the blood alcohol limit to 0.05, was supported by DOT, the Governor’s office, public health and safety groups, and one individual opposed; it was advanced with amendments naming the DOT director or designee as chair and adding legislative committee chairs. STR 182, encouraging a Honolulu summer streets pilot program, was supported by the Department of Health, Oahu MPO, and the Hawaii Bicycling League, and after reconsideration the committee passed it unamended. STR 184, seeking increased enforcement against improperly registered out-of-state vehicles, had one supporter and was passed as is. STR 200 SD1, on continuing transportation management training programs, was supported by Oahu MPO and one individual and was passed as is. STR 231 SD1, directing DOT to use scanning equipment at airports and harbors to detect illegal fireworks, was supported by DOT and one individual and passed as is.

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• By recognizing this week, we take an important step in acknowledging individuals and seeking medical
• We have taken the first step with the bill that I had the honor to sponsor, and this is now moving into
• Thank you so much for this very important step as we continue our march down to make sure that those
• This again is the first step, and I want to make sure that we are the example.
• This is a great step in the right direction.

Bills: SJR37, SJR57, SCR8, SB8, SB108, SB125, SB251, SB318, SB378, SB379, SB396, SB472, SB487, SB503, SB533, SB565, SB583, SB608, SB650, SB686, SB689, SB707, SB710, SB763, SB854, SB875, SB916, SB924, SB925, SB958, SB961, SB965, SB987, SB988, SB1006, SB1019, SB1021, SB1024, SB1026, SB1038, SB1146, SB1185, SB1194, SB1202, SB1252, SB1253, SB1330, SB1343, SB1362, SB1497, SB1498, SB1499, SB1527, SB1547, SB1596, SB1697, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SJR37, SCR22, SCR12, SCR8, SB925, SB1362, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1302, SB856, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB608, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB541, SB379, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB1352, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB961, SB1038, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1146, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741, SB7, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1366, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB2188, SB1147, SB879, SB1008, SB378, SB710, SB916, SB1019, SB1146, SB1194, SB1253, SB1499, SB213, SB925, SB1362, SR263, SR311, SR333, SCR8, SB2407, SB2722, SB2949, SB2407, SB2722, SB2949

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship, election integrity, constitutional amendment, voting rights, central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy

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• the<00:18:47.200> way,<00:18:47.360> she<00:18:47.679> said, time, every step
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• <00:18:58.480> every<00:18:58.960> step<00:18:59.280> of<00:18:59.520> the
• every step of the way. And so do this?" every step of the way.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Genius Act is a bipartisan step forward in ensuring stable coins are safe and reliable tools in the
• While the FIRM Act is the first step, there are other bills, really good bills, that address deeper issues
• I am glad that Republicans and Democrats agree. that Congress should be taking steps to address debanking
• rush to meet redemptions and sell off their assets at fire sale prices, Calculators will once again step
• When the bank failed, we had to step in once again and bail out this entity.

Bills: SB875

Keywords: banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual

Summary: This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.

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• The Legislature has taken numerous steps to combat this predicted shortfall, including increasing funding
• >We are proud of the work that we're doing, and if we're not meeting the standard, then we need to step
• Psych NPs can step into these underserved communities to deliver care if regulations are modernized in
• You've made a big step in the last couple of years in giving an incentive for that asset, In the last
• couple of years, you've made a big step in giving an incentive for that, for physician care, so please

Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee heard and advanced several health care bills. HB 909, joining the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, was presented with a strike-all amendment and reported favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. HB 911, the related public records exemption protecting certain biological information, was also adopted and reported favorably as amended by a 14-0 vote. CS for HB 597, allowing schools to procure and administer glucagon for students with diabetes under trained personnel, passed unanimously 14-0 after a technical amendment. HB 519, aligning state law with federal language on controlled substances administered by paramedics, passed as amended 14-0. The committee then took up HB 919 on nursing education programs. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf argued the bill would create accountability for underperforming nursing schools by requiring remediation, tuition refunds in the lowest-performing programs, and public reporting of passage rates. Supporters said it would improve quality and protect students from debt without licensure success, while opponents from private nursing schools warned it could close programs and reduce nurse supply. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably 15-0. HB 1553, which would require health care providers to submit identified uterine fibroid data so the Department of Health can implement the research database previously authorized by law, passed unanimously 15-0. The final bill, HB 883, would allow psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to practice autonomously; supporters said it would expand access to mental health care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while opponents raised concerns about quality and physician oversight. After lengthy testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 14-3.

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• Tonight, I invite you to step into that future at Tech Day at the Capitol, hosted by the Florida Technology
• Developing an advanced language model, like our latest model ChatGPT 4.5, involves two key steps.
• ChatGPT 4.5 involves two key steps.
• So there are various steps after that that happen to ensure that the outputs are aligned to human values
• So there's kind of a dual-step process on what, when you say, well, what did they save, or where are

Summary: The subcommittee met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in Florida government. Panelists from Worldwide Technology, OpenAI, the James Madison Institute, and the Florida Digital Service described AI as a tool to improve efficiency, constituent services, fraud detection, translation, HR workflows, public safety, and regulatory review, while emphasizing that AI should supplement rather than replace workers. They also stressed the importance of data readiness, workforce training, governance, and having existing technology systems and policies in place before broader deployment. Members asked about public records concerns, vendor vetting, model integrity, and how to balance innovation with privacy and security. Chief Schoonover said agencies are already using or exploring AI in areas such as Medicaid analysis, environmental data, emergency management, tax forms, and child support, and noted that the Digital Service publishes prohibited vendor and application lists. OpenAI discussed its red teaming, safety evaluations, privacy controls, and government products such as ChatGPT Gov, and said it does not train on personal data or target users with ads. The committee also discussed concrete examples of efficiency gains, including reduced call times, faster translation turnaround, and streamlined HR classification work, as well as concerns about job disruption and constituent access. In closing, members raised data center infrastructure and energy needs, with panelists noting that AI depends on substantial compute, power, cooling, and utility capacity. The chair concluded by encouraging continued dialogue and noting that future AI legislation should be targeted to specific problems rather than overly broad.

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• Let's step back for a second and look at this from a holistic point of view.
• This is where it starts, and step by step it continues. This is where it starts.
• So let's take a step back and think about it. We're not talking about college athletics.
• Through the beautiful game of soccer, I was able to step into my fullest self as a two-spirit person
• To be able to step on the field and just be seen as another teammate is a really important thing.

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• of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Folsom, the continuum of care, Sacramento Steps
• I am Trent Simmons, interim CEO with Sacramento Steps Forward, and I oppose for legal concerns that I
• That's how Sacramento Steps Forward was created. But the JPA was never formed.
• We require the state legislature to step in as oversight, not overreach.
• Please step forward. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.

Keywords: 988, house, all