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• Alta Bates Ashby Campus that is going to be required to cease operations in 2030 due to seismic standards
• which will be one of our new flagship hospitals in the South Bay and will also serve to create our teaching
• Alta Bates Ashby Campus, which is going to be required to cease operations in 2030 due to seismic standards
• which will be one of our new flagship hospitals in the South Bay and will also serve to create our teaching
• The state charter exists precisely so that California can set standards that reflect our values and the

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting that votes would likely be held later because a quorum was not yet present. Early measures included AB 2393, which would create fixed statutory damages for false arrest or imprisonment claims involving aggravating conduct such as face coverings, restraints, forcible transport, or firearms; supporters said it would help victims obtain accountability, while no opposition appeared. AB 2050, the HOA reserve-funding bill, drew support from HOA and housing finance advocates who said underfunded reserves lead to special assessments and safety risks, while consumer groups warned of large cost increases; Senator Laird said he would move it when a quorum was available. AB 1564, making employee-union communications confidential in certain public-employment disputes, was supported by labor groups and opposed by counties, school administrators, and other local agencies who argued it would hinder investigations. AB 2231, a CEQA streamlining bill for two Sutter Health hospital projects, was backed by the author and health-care supporters but opposed by a construction trade group that said it would strip workers of wage-and-hour remedies. The committee also heard AB 2689, which would allow non-renewal of subsidized housing leases for over-income tenants under specified conditions; there was little testimony beyond the author’s presentation. AB 801 would require the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to regularly examine lenders for fair lending compliance; supporters framed it as a response to federal retreat from consumer protection, while credit unions and bankers said they shared the goal but wanted more work on impacts to smaller institutions. AB 2721, as amended, would require hotels to post notice when they have actual knowledge of ICE or CBP reservations; hospitality workers and labor supporters said it would improve worker safety, while hotel industry groups said they were moving toward neutral after amendments, though some owners remained opposed. AB 2035 would create a narrow, court-supervised alternative vote threshold for a single HOA, Laguna Woods Village, to amend outdated CC&Rs; the author and HOA representatives said the change was needed because repeated elections had failed to reach quorum. Later bills included AB 1827, which would raise the small-claims limit for businesses from $6,250 to $15,000 and allow up to three filings per year; supporters said it would modernize access for small businesses, while the Judicial Council opposed it as likely to crowd calendars and shift small claims away from its intended purpose. AB 1577 would require data centers to report energy-use information to the Energy Commission and local agencies; supporters said better data is needed for grid planning, while one industry group remained opposed in print but encouraged by amendments. AB 2164 and AB 1854 both expanded California shield-law protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care providers and related entities against out-of-state legal actions and extradition requests; supporters said the bills were needed to protect providers and patients after Dobbs, while opponents argued they would shield harmful medical practices and interfere with parental rights and other states’ investigations. AB 2529 would require claims against public agencies to include a declaration that the contents are true and correct, and AB 2247 would create the Thrive Act to fund trauma-focused mental health services for youth affected by gun violence; both drew support from local agencies or survivors, with no significant opposition recorded in the excerpt. The final bill discussed, AB 1821, would change Public Records Act response timelines from calendar days to business days to address large, complex, or bad-faith requests; the author said it would better match agency work capacity while preserving access, and the hearing continued with testimony as the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• Teach us to disagree without dishonor and to pursue the common good with courage and grace.
• about excellent patient care, which translates into advocacy to ensure our laws uphold the high standards
• Taekwondo cultivates mental strength as well as physical fitness and teaches students to use knowledge
• together and be able to work together and talk about books for our children, talk about raising standards
• But back to what I was saying, AG Mays has petitioned OSHA for emergency heat standards, citing farm

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I come out of high school teaching, so I know what that's like.
• them work with each other to support the kids as well as teach the curriculum, where advisory systems
• And in comparable countries, teachers do not have to pay to learn to teach.
• You know, if you teach, you know, the government makes sure that you get good preparation because they
• We should get to a place where people in California can routinely enter teaching debt-free.

Summary: The committee heard presentations on the Governor’s education budget proposals for the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), Learning Recovery Block Grant, and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), followed by testimony from State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond. On LCFF, Finance outlined the proposed 2.43% COLA, repayment of prior deferrals, and a trailer bill penalty for LEAs that fail to adopt Local Control Accountability Plans on time. The LAO said its COLA estimate was slightly lower and raised concerns that the Governor’s proposed TK staffing ratio increase may be more costly than estimated. Members also discussed whether the current COLA formula should better reflect California-specific or district staffing costs, and whether TK should be more clearly separated from the K-3 grade span adjustment to avoid larger K-3 class sizes. The chair asked staff to work with the LAO on both the TK/K-3 issue and alternative COLA calculations. For the Learning Recovery Block Grant, Finance proposed restoring the first of three delayed payments, $378.6 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund, while the LAO recommended adopting the proposal but extending the expenditure deadline by at least a year. The LAO reported that districts had spent $1.6 billion of the $6.8 billion received through 2023-24 and said most districts were only now shifting from federal COVID relief to block grant spending. Members questioned whether the large state and federal investments were improving outcomes, citing declining reading and math trends, while Finance and the State Board president pointed to some signs of improvement, especially in math, attendance, and gains for some student groups. Darling-Hammond emphasized that student needs have grown, that recovery spending has gone to devices, ventilation, staffing, tutoring, summer school, and community schools, and that targeted interventions appear to be helping some districts recover faster than others. On ELOP, Finance proposed adding $435 million to expand universal access by lowering the Tier 1 threshold from 75% to 55% unduplicated pupils, bringing ongoing funding to $4.4 billion. The LAO said the estimate was reasonable but recommended delaying implementation for a year, aligning ELOP with ASES to reduce overlap, moving toward funding based on participation rather than enrollment, and considering a fixed Tier 2 rate. Members and witnesses discussed staffing challenges, the use of funds for students with disabilities, and uncertainty in Tier 2 funding caused by unspent dollars and opt-outs. Darling-Hammond supported ELOP as part of California’s broader after-school and summer learning strategy, said most districts are now offering full-day TK and expanded learning, and urged the state to reduce fragmentation across categorical programs and build more unified systems for funding, reporting, and support.

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• Then the schools teach them how >> right?
• Would you be able to lend us a hand and help come teach it a little?
• Would you be able to lend us a hand and help come teach it a little?
• Would you be able to lend us a hand and help come teach it a little?
• Would you be able to lend us a hand and help come teach it a little?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Labor and Technology met on February 25, 2026, to consider gubernatorial nominees to the Hawaii Workforce Development Council under GM 630, GM 628, and GM 631. The chair explained hearing procedures, noted backup reconvening plans in case of technical failure, and said decision-making would occur after testimony if time permitted. Testimony on all three nominees was overwhelmingly supportive, including from Department of Labor and Industrial Relations officials, Workforce Development Council representatives, and various outside supporters. For GM 630, Carrie Miro described decades of work on career pathways and emphasized applied learning, internships, and stronger links between education and employers. Senators questioned how to restore hands-on trade and career education and how to connect students to real workforce opportunities; Miro said businesses should help shape training and that students need both credit and employment incentives. For GM 628, Rona Fukumoto said her experience leading Lanakila Pacific and working in homeless services would help the council better understand the needs of people with disabilities, older adults, and other vulnerable populations, and she stressed educating employers and the public. She also said youth programs, apprenticeships, and early intervention for “opportunity youth” are important, and noted that college-based programs like those at HCC can still provide effective hands-on pathways. For GM 631, Keith Dlo, who is seeking reappointment, said the Workforce Development Council should help create a future in Hawaii for younger generations by aligning schools, agencies, employers, and communities. He said his work on American Job Centers and the council’s convening power show it is an active body, not just a reporting mechanism. Senators pressed him on how to measure success beyond federal compliance, and Dlo said the council needs Hawaii-specific metrics focused on participation, completion, job placement, and retention of young residents, while also adapting to changes like AI. No votes or final confirmations were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• </c><00:26:34.720><c> of</c> maintain a reasonable standard of maintain a reasonable standard of living
• Now carrying that's standard of living.
• </c><04:29:02.560><c> and</c> to establish the standards and to establish the standards and requirements
• </c><04:29:58.960><c> in</c> kinship care licensing standards in kinship care licensing standards in
• </c> &gt;&gt; So, you were teaching him to pray. &gt;&gt; So, you were teaching him to pray.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I am pleased the bill makes teaching literacy through the science of reading the policy of the state
• they should have if they get standard they should have if they get the<00:42:20.640><c> funding</c><
• I am pleased the bill makes teaching<00:42:42.800><c> literacy</c><00:42:43.200><c> through</c><00:42
• :43.440><c> the</c><00:42:43.599><c> science</c><00:42:43.839><c> of</c> teaching literacy through the
• science of teaching literacy through the science of reading<00:42:44.480><c> the</c><00:42:44.640><c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:30:13.600><c> in</c> this person is still able to teach in this person is still able to teach
• job now includes teaching other first responders<00:32:34.799><c> how</c><00:32:34.960><c> to</c><00
• Don't our children deserve at least that standard of care?
• Safety improves through systems and standards, not constant surveillance.
• </c><01:02:37.599><c> to</c> care facilities at a higher standard to care facilities at a higher standard

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And our Torah teaches... ...safety of women.
• I teach at a college. I don't ask for much.
• You know, the eligibility standard is that you are experiencing abuse.
• It should be the standard for the entire state.
• This would bring the remainder of those officers into the same confidentiality standards.

Bills: SB7, SB14

Keywords: gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues. Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters. Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Jason was fantastic about teaching me and the staff some more advocacy skills.
• teaching teaching me<00:13:14.720><c> and</c><00:13:15.000><c> the</c><00:13:15.120><c> staff</c><00
• This aligns statute with both current practice and federal standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act. Again, this is Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Standards for participating healthcare Standards for participating healthcare facilities<00:48:32.640

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• ,</c><00:09:23.440><c> occupational</c> requirements and standards, occupational requirements and standards
• This closes gaps in current law and ensures consistent standards.
• This closes gaps in current law and ensures consistent standards.
• Senate Bill 18 consistent standards.
• each other, let's learn from let's teach each other, let's learn from one<01:02:58.160><c> another,<

Keywords: 958, all

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• any specialized search terms, which if you're looking for something very specific, this is not a standard
• part is when a university teaches embryology, they actually teach that human life begins at conception
• Having access to abortion should not be standard practice in our public school systems.
• Having access to abortion should not be standard practice in our public school systems.
• Their role is simply to teach subjects, and that's it.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• On line 627 are modifications to the Teach scholarship program.
• :15:48.639><c> modifications</c><00:15:49.360><c> to</c><00:15:49.600><c> the</c><00:15:49.839><c> teach
• </c> line 627 are modifications to the teach line 627 are modifications to the teach scholarship<00:15
• Sections 15 through 17 and 36 modify time and distance standards for providers with which health carriers
• Section 20 directs the commissioner to develop and implement standardized licensing timelines and standards

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We try to design this, keeping in mind the overall design standards that we wanted to achieve with this
• that we wanted overall design standards that we wanted to<00:09:02.640><c> achieve</c><00:09:02.880>
• State education agencies can simplify the credentialing process to allow these experts to teach in high
• </c> a traditional teaching certificate. a traditional teaching certificate.
• in high schools or experts to teach in high schools or community<00:47:47.680><c> programs,</c><00:47

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:07 Roll Call 00:00:25 Discussion of Lexington’s Housing Affordability Partnership 00:02:26 Discussion of Northern Kentucky’s Housing Blueprint 00:30:12 Discussion of Religious Institution Land Use 00:57:33 Discussion of Free-Market Solutions to Kentucky’s Housing Crisis 01:04:18 Adjournment 01:26:37, 958, all

Summary: The committee met without a quorum and began informally, with members noting this was the final information-gathering meeting on housing before a November meeting to discuss findings and report back to the LRC. The main presentation focused on the Lexington Affordable Housing Partnership, a public-private effort supported by a $10 million state allocation. Presenters described Fayette County’s housing shortage, citing a gap of more than 22,000 units, rising home prices, and the challenge of assembling land and capital for affordable projects. The partnership explained that five local banks created a $3 million capital investment fund to buy and hold land at no interest, with deed restrictions keeping the site at 80% or below area median income and allowing the banks to seek Community Reinvestment Act credit. The first project is a 12.5-acre former Transylvania University baseball field, planned for about 242 units, including detached homes, townhouses, garden-style apartments, and senior housing. Speakers said the project required extensive neighborhood engagement and zoning/development approvals, but that the planning phase is now largely complete and infrastructure work should begin soon. Financing details included roughly $64 million in additional funding through tax credit equity, market-rate loans, city support, Kentucky Housing Corporation resources, and donations from nonprofit partners. Developers said the multifamily bond applications are due to Kentucky Housing Corporation the next day, and they expect the land purchase to be repaid into the revolving fund once the property is entitled and closed, allowing the original $3 million to be redeployed for future projects. They estimated rental units could be filled within about six months of completion, while for-sale units would come online over 12 to 36 months. In discussion, members asked about regulatory barriers and project timelines. Presenters pointed to rising construction costs tied to new federal and state requirements, and one member highlighted the need to continue reviewing planning and zoning reforms to speed development plan approvals and reduce delays. The group also endorsed a possible statewide $20 million housing fund, a residential infrastructure fund, and efforts to avoid additional regulatory burdens on housing development.

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• water systems currently known to have PFAS contamination greater than the federal drinking water standards
• water systems currently known to have PFAS contamination greater than the federal drinking water standards
• Senator, um, Seabberger, thank you so much for, um, uh, teaching us, quite frankly, about this, um, uh
• </c> you, um, so much for, um, uh, teaching you, um, so much for, um, uh, teaching us,<00:48:40.880><
• </c> can afford to stay in teaching. can afford to stay in teaching.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I have seen this connection firsthand, the way a child's eyes light up when we teach them about our sport
• And you know, growing up here as much as everybody, a lot of people in here did, it teaches you a lot
• Private schools and public schools are both, they both have the same standards right now. >> Okay. >>
• We also have other events in it, and we've got to keep that at standard so that it continues to be able
• </c><01:11:23.360><c> and</c><01:11:23.480><c> the</c> what is the standard and the what is the standard

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to hear testimony on House Bill 2384, which relates to student athlete compensation and NIL. Chair Garrett opened by explaining the hearing was intentionally held on campus so lawmakers could hear directly from those affected. UH President Wendy Hensel and Athletics Director Matt Elliott both testified in support, saying the bill would help the university respond to the changing college athletics landscape, protect student athletes, improve transparency and education around NIL, and support UH’s ability to remain competitive. Elliott also said UH was seeking $5 million in NIL-related funding to support the program. Several UH coaches and student athletes testified in favor, emphasizing the importance of UH athletics to the state, the community, and the student experience. Women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman described UH athletics as a source of pride and hope for the state, while players Jovi, Latoria Tamilo, and others said the program felt like home and that NIL support could help them grow, represent Hawaii, and give back. Women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow said UH athletics changed her life and that the school must adapt to remain competitive; her players Victoria Leyva, Shealy Reed, and Talia Akase similarly said NIL opportunities could help UH attract talent, expand exposure, and strengthen community ties. Football coach Timmy Chang said the bill was important for recruiting, retaining, and building culture around Hawaiian values, and player Dean Briskie said UH’s developmental approach and team culture mattered more than money, though NIL has made retention harder. Quarterback Micah Alihada said the program’s culture and support from coaches and leadership made it easier to stay, but that the changing landscape made HB 2384 important. Baseball players Elijah Eikez and Ben Zukerman Ball also supported the bill, saying UH athletics carries responsibility to the community and helps student athletes become leaders and role models. No vote or final committee action was described in the transcript.

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• It also makes three changes to require that teacher standards for literacy endorsement, materials developed
• technical assistance for public schools implementing literacy curricula include the content necessary to teach
• Teach or implement curriculum that is consistent with the curricular requirements of the act.

Bills: SCR8410, SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Senate, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution, 904

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• It also makes three changes to require that teacher standards for literacy endorsement, materials developed
• technical assistance for public schools implementing literacy curricula include the content necessary to teach
• Teach or implement curriculum that is consistent with the curricular requirements of the act.

Bills: SCR8410

Keywords: returning bills to house of origin, sine die, end of session, legislative procedure, Rules Committee, third reading, unfinished business, pending bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, joint memorials, special session, bill numbering, legislative records, House of Representatives, Senate, Washington Legislature, session adjournment, procedural resolution

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, colors, pledge, and prayer, then approved the previous day’s journal and received gubernatorial appointments and House messages. It also introduced Senate Bill 6362 and referred it to the Law and Justice Committee. After caucus, the President signed a number of bills in open session. The chamber then took up several House-amended measures. Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bonding bill, was concurred in and passed 49-0 after remarks that it was needed to support the six-year transportation budget and historic maintenance investments. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6354, allowing direct sales by electric vehicle manufacturers such as Rivian and Lucid, was also concurred in and passed 47-2 after supporters said the House changes lowered consumer fees while preserving the fiscal effect. Engrossed Senate Bill 6228, dealing with tax preferences and pharmacy-related provisions, passed 26-23 after concurrence; Engrossed Senate Bill 6347, concerning estate tax changes, passed 39-10 after concurrence; Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6260, which included changes to transitional kindergarten, National Board bonuses, alternative learning experience, Running Start, and electric bus depreciation, passed 26-23; and Substitute Senate Bill 6355, involving transmission authority governance, transparency, and eminent domain-related sideboards, passed 32-17. The Senate also resolved several House/Senate differences by receding or amending bills. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1408, funding the Seattle Community Development Authority, passed 49-0 after the Senate receded from its amendments. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1295, on literacy-related teacher standards and technical assistance, was returned to second reading, amended with a striking amendment, and then passed 48-1. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2215, concerning Climate Commitment Act compliance obligations for fuel supply, was similarly amended with a negotiated striking amendment to protect good-faith operators and then passed 49-0. The Senate then signed additional bills in open session and recessed for lunch and caucus.

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• </c><01:49:14.520><c> and</c> intrastate uh uh set of standards and intrastate uh uh set of standards
• Like, what is the gold standard?
• Like, what is the gold standard?
• standard.
• </c> barriers if these barriers or standards barriers if these barriers or standards are<02:12:36.320

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• SB 500 establishes and implements the Spectrum Alert standardized system by the Department of Law Enforcement
• He developed educational programs to teach others how to spot and stop trafficking, and my husband also
• fentanyl, knowingly putting lives at risk, poisoning our community, they aren't held at the same standard
• Currently, I'm a full-time associate professor of mathematics at Broward College, teaching mid- to upper-level
• Neither in my 22 years of educational training and credentialing, nor in my 25 years of teaching, did

Summary: The committee took up a full agenda of criminal justice and related bills, beginning with SB 1180 on AI-generated sexual images. Senator Gates explained the bill was prompted by an Escambia County case involving deepfake pornography created from images of teenage girls, and a student victim testified in support. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Members then approved SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and related training for missing children with autism; SB 726, making swatting offenders liable for prosecution, investigation, and restitution costs; and SB 494, which would create a statewide animal abuse database, after extensive support testimony from shelters, law enforcement, and animal welfare advocates. SB 964, revising objective parole guidelines to account for rehabilitation and program participation, also passed after testimony from supporters of parole reform and compassionate release. The committee next approved SB 1344, a juvenile justice cleanup bill with a delete-all amendment that updated truancy, CINS, detention risk assessment, and other juvenile justice provisions. SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding and allowing impoundment of involved vehicles, was reported favorably after limited opposition and support from law enforcement-related groups. SB 1136, increasing penalties for offenses involving minors and clarifying that ignorance of a victim’s age is not a defense, also passed after testimony from law enforcement supporters and two speakers opposed. SB 1660, on prostitution, drew the most extensive public comment: the sponsor said it was intended to distinguish trafficking victims from willing participants and shift penalties toward buyers and facilitators, while survivors, prosecutors, and advocates debated whether the substitute amendment would improperly criminalize prostituted persons; the committee ultimately adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 1828, making trespass at large ticketed events and certain secured locations a felony, with discussion focused on crowd control and public safety at major events. SB 1386, increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers and adding propane workers through an amendment, passed with broad support. SB 612, closing a loophole so minors who distribute deadly drugs like fentanyl can be charged with murder in certain cases, was reported favorably after testimony from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and opposition from civil liberties groups. SB 814, which would allow firearms on college campuses and at school-sponsored events, drew strong opposition from students and faculty and was reported unfavorably. Finally, the committee began SB 1604 on corrections with a delete-all amendment that addressed filing deadlines for DOC-related claims, execution-method language, tracking devices, involuntary treatment, and parole-related statutory cleanup; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• I use these lasers in my practice every week and I also teach our residents how to do these lasers in
• If residency is the gold standard for patient safety everywhere else in statute, why is eye surgery the
• This bill changes surgical standards statewide without actually solving a perceived access problem.
• Decisions about who performs the eye surgery must reflect the highest training and safety standards.
• I'm going to have you guys be teaching. Public comment.

Keywords: 996, all