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• Um before I forward.
• apply going forward. apply going forward.
• it's close, you know, by snail mail it's close, you know, by snail mail person<00:55:32.800> doesn't
• person doesn't pick up the mail person doesn't pick up the mail go<00:55:35.280> two<00:55
• know when you drop a letter in the mail know when you drop a letter in the mail presumption<00:57

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• THE SAME INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO REQUEST A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT TO REGISTER TO VOTE.
• THIS MIRRORS THE VOTE BY MAIL STATUTE.
• THEY ARE PROVIDING INFORMATION AND IT IS BEING MAILED BACK TO THEIR SUPERVISOR.
• PROCESS WAS SUPERVISORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE WITH SOME OF THE THINGS WE CAN WORK OUT AS WE MOVE FORWARD
• YOU MENTIONED ABOUT PETITIONS BEING MAILED, I AGREE THAT'S A VERY ORGANIZED WAY.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Mail? Would they store them? If they mailed them, what would happen with them?
• But then I think you also told Senator Smith that a student could submit a document by mail.
• Looking forward to supporting it, and thank you again. Any further debate?
• You can then vote in person here or request a vote-by-mail ballot from our office.
• You can also use your campus mail center address as your residence if you live on campus.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 1342, a transit-oriented development bill intended to expand housing near fixed transit corridors. The sponsor said the measure builds on the Live Local Act by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging private investment around transit investments. An amendment was adopted that narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and exempted certain sensitive areas including military installations and environmentally sensitive lands. Supporters argued the bill would increase housing supply and maximize the return on state transit spending, while local government groups and other opponents warned it would preempt local zoning, impose uniform density rules, and create infrastructure, evacuation, and public input concerns. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1334, an elections bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship in certain voter registration and verification processes, update candidate qualification rules, require U.S. citizen markers on driver licenses and ID cards, and clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method. Two technical amendments were adopted. The sponsor said the bill would streamline verification by allowing agencies to rely on Real ID and DHSMV records, reduce duplicate documentation, and improve communication between state systems. Senators questioned the fiscal impact, data-sharing procedures, storage of sensitive documents, effects on students, disabled voters, and people without driver licenses or Real IDs. A large number of public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled people, low-income residents, naturalized citizens, and people with name changes, while a smaller number supported it as an election integrity measure. The bill was ultimately not finished in the portion of the transcript provided, but the committee continued taking testimony and questions. Later, the committee took up CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. A strike-all amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version and authorize FDOT to fund vertiports and charging systems as part of public-private partnerships, including up to 80% of the non-federal share when federal funds are available and up to 100% if FDOT elects to do so. The sponsor framed the bill as helping Florida lead in advanced air mobility, and the measure was reported favorably with support from industry and local government representatives. Finally, the committee heard SB 174, which would designate a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and direct FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The sponsor said the designation was tied to Turning Point USA activity at FIU and civic engagement. Several senators objected in debate, arguing Kirk was divisive and that the state should reserve road memorials for figures more broadly deserving of honor; others defended the designation as symbolic and non-regulatory. The transcript ends during the sponsor’s closing remarks, before a final vote is shown.

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• <00:09:17.600> on prompted the bill to come forward on prompted the bill to come forward on
• :50.000> a through the mail rather than through a through the mail rather than through a pharmacy
• <01:17:49.920> orderer know the pricing that the mail orderer know the pricing that the mail
• why is mail order why is mail order why is mail order why is mail order exist<01:33:56.159> at
• companies want you to buy at mail order. companies want you to buy at mail order.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Sen. Regina Birdsell at the request of the Insurance Department. The bill would codify the department’s interpretation that a birth mother’s health insurance is the primary coverage for a newborn, unless the mother has no insurance or coverage under an employer-sponsored plan. Birdsell and Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the measure is a clarification of existing practice and intended to protect vulnerable newborns; a question from Rep. Miles clarified that if a young woman is on her parents’ policy, the newborn would generally be covered under that family coverage. The hearing on SB 47 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 121, introduced by Grant Bosi for Sen. Kevin Avard, which would require insurers to notify the Insurance Department when they stop writing an entire line of business or, in some cases, Medicare Advantage plans. Commissioner Benton Court said the bill arose from disruption in the Medicare Advantage market, where consumers, brokers, and the department were confused by carriers changing or ending offerings; he said the department wanted a simple notification requirement so it could better advise consumers. Members discussed network adequacy, county-based service areas, and the fact that the bill would make notice a condition of licensure, with possible fines or license action for noncompliance. Witness Paula Rogers of AHIP said her group supported the bill if amended, and the department indicated it would support a change from a 120-day notice period to 90 days to align with state rules; the committee planned to work on an amendment in subcommittee. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 247, introduced by Rep. Brian Cole, which would prohibit network exclusion of pharmacies that refuse to dispense prescriptions when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost. Cole argued the bill is meant to stop pharmacies from being forced to sell drugs at a loss, describing PBMs as middlemen and saying the measure is a compromise that protects local pharmacies. Members questioned whether consumers would pay more and whether pharmacies voluntarily enter PBM contracts; Cole responded that the bill would let pharmacies refuse unprofitable fills while consumers could still obtain the drug through mail order or other channels. He also said the issue has changed over time because the practice now affects a much larger share of generics and is concentrated among a few PBMs. The hearing remained open as questions continued, with no vote taken in the excerpt.

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• if it moves forward.
• <00:05:25.600> if of the body as we move this forward if of the body as we move this forward
• if it<00:05:26.000> moves<00:05:26.240> forward.
• And again, I will, you it moves forward.
• forward. The number of shareholders. forward. The number of shareholders.

Bills: SF0082

Keywords: registered agents, corporate governance, entity ownership, business regulations, transparency, 916, all

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• We're seeing this in other states, but Texas is leading the nation when it comes to mailing abortion
• And, um, my hope is that as part of this discussion today and going forward that we can.
• It could be mailed from a It could be mailed in from out of state, purchased online in Texas, mailed
• Mailing, transport, delivery, prescribing, providing, um, an abortion-inducing drug, but then there are
• A, a defense if the possession, distribution, mailing, transport, or provision of the drug, um, enabled

Bills: HB 229, HB 3990, HB 5082, HB 5510

Keywords: biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, flags, display, state law, municipalities, government buildings, drug enforcement, local control, home rule, municipal charter, county policy, ordinance preemption, state preemption, attorney general enforcement, civil penalties, mandamus

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• to use a PDF and deal with the mailing to use a PDF and deal with the mailing and<00:16:03.040><
• So, per our statutes, the next step is for us to send notice to him via certified mail.
• And that notice is out in the mail, waiting for him to get it so we can begin the next procedure.
• It's very accurate currently, and moving forward, and then we also update it historically.
• It's very accurate currently, and moving forward, and then we also update it historically.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on March 9, 2026, with a quorum present in person and one commissioner participating from Florida. The meeting began with the swearing-in of new commissioner Joe Palumbo, who briefly introduced himself and his family and business background. The commission then approved the February 2, 2026 minutes and approved the staff budget report, with staff noting the office remained within spending parameters. Staff gave an update on the heavy workload from re-registration and reporting season, saying roughly 4,500 re-registrations and about 10,000 total forms had been processed. They credited the new online payment portal with reducing manual work and discussed ongoing LRC technology work to build a new system for desktop use, online re-registration, payment processing, and a searchable register. Commissioners asked about the timeline and current paper-based process; staff said the system is being built from scratch and that, for now, forms are still often downloaded, completed, emailed or mailed, and manually entered by staff. The commission also reviewed financial disclosure processing. Staff said all required disclosures had been received except one outstanding candidate filing, and that the candidate was still officially running, so notice was being sent by certified mail under the statute. Staff explained that their review is for completeness rather than audit-level accuracy, and that disclosures from legislators, candidates, and certain upper-management/LRC officials are posted for public access. The commission then discussed its informal advisory opinions, including how staff tracks and organizes them, and praised staff for quick turnaround before voting to enter executive session to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.

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• move this bill until we sit down and have discussions and decide if it is a bill that we can move forward
• and discuss if there's options that we can get this to a place where we feel like we can move it forward
• So, I'll answer any it forward. So, I'll answer any questions. questions. questions.
• They just get something in the mail that says, "Hey, here's your $150 landing fee for landing at the
• happened is they get a bill in the mail happened is they get a bill in the mail just<00:17:21.280

Bills: SB223, SB271, SB223, SB271

Keywords: expungement, nonviolent felony, criminal record, restoration of rights, human trafficking, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax

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• 51.360> discussion<00:14:51.839> on forward to a energetic discussion on forward to a energetic
• Thank you for bringing this forward.
• So, one of the things we do is we handle the mail for folks.
• So, one of the things we do is we handle the mail for folks.
• One of the things we do is we handle the mail for folks.

Bills: HF1151, HF1239, HF1240, HF2020, HF2514, HF2515, HF2451

Keywords: Compensation Council, salaries, state officials, judicial compensation, legislative process, public funds, misuse, law enforcement, accountability, state government, legislative auditor, compliance, transparency, retirement benefits, health insurance, dependents, state employees, Medicare, legislative studies, government oversight

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• Our agency challenges going forward are recruitment and retention.
• That's about 40,000 and then we have digital mail.
• They scan all the mail for the inmates, with the exception of their legal mail, and then it shows up
• One of our projects That we're going to go forward this year is tasers.
• So we'll see a reduction just in comparison data as we move forward.

Keywords: 914, all

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• The first is through absentee or mail-in ballots.
• Um, because if we ever get return mail.
• They could put it, send it back through the mail.
• You know, as we go forward, you know, what can we afford?
• And as we look forward to Albuquerque.

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• , if you look at the voter registration card, date registered 1997, and if you clearly look at the mail
• Chair, members, Senate Bill 1259 allows a person to provide an alternate mailing address and attest to
• There's, I think it's section 16-301, I think, and it's where you have to have—you can put a mailing
• So if you want to move it forward, we can move it forward, but I'm going to guess it probably doesn't
• Well, as we're in discussion, I do want to move it forward. Because I have my own concern. Mr.

Bills: SB1037, SB1040, SB1259, SB1281

Keywords: elections, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security, internet connectivity, offline voting, chain of custody, polling place equipment, counting center, central counting center, election management system, EMS gateway, tabulation equipment, secretary of state, certification, decertification, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, ballot images, audit logs

Summary: The Committee on Federal and Military Affairs and Elections heard a lengthy presentation on an investigative referral concerning alleged voter registration anomalies in Arizona from March 2023 onward. The chair described examples involving out-of-state residents, deceased registrants, military voters, duplicate or mismatched registrations, and registrations tied to Service Arizona, ACCESS, third-party vendors, and NGOs. Members also discussed alleged mismatches between county recorder data and Secretary of State reports, possible issues with automatic voter registration, and concerns about public records compliance. At the end of the presentation, members were asked whether they wanted to sign onto a criminal referral to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice; several declined, while others agreed, and the committee proceeded after correcting a signature-block issue. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1259, which would allow certain protected individuals to use an alternate mailing address and attest to their residential address on candidate and financial disclosure filings. After questions about residency verification and confidentiality, the bill received a do pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote. Senate Bill 1281, dealing with state land department procedures for covered federal designations and notification of land takings, was heard next; after opposition testimony from the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, it passed 4-3. Senate Bill 1037, concerning election equipment security and internet connectivity, drew substantial debate. A Marquez strike-everything amendment that would have shifted the bill toward voting centers, ERIC participation, early voting changes, and election funding failed on a 4-3 vote. The underlying bill then failed to receive a do pass recommendation on a 3-3-1 vote. Finally, Senate Bill 1040, which would make voter registration rolls publicly accessible online and downloadable, passed 4-3 after questions about what information would remain redacted and concerns about public access to voter data.

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• six or seven different notices, or is there an opportunity to consolidate to have one mailing?
• Each of them will mail out separately so that a taxpayer will know specifically.
• We tend to check our mail and open our mail.
• Not to mention, whatever staff time is involved in producing the mailing.
• Members, House Bill 17 ensures Texans receive clear mail notice of property tax.

Bills: HB17, HB16, SB 10, HB27, HB23, SB 15, SB 18, HB 17, HB 16, SB 10, HB 27, HB 23, SB 15, SB 18

Keywords: property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support

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• But social isolation studies show that it's not good for you and for your mental wellness going forward
• And I look forward to, of course, having that conversation with you.
• S. 8492, an act to amend the Correction Law in relation to establishing a digital legal mail program.
• And I was really impressed with how it helps scan the mail and everything to make it safe, but it also
• is a provision that I believe that having DOCS create a system, procedures, policies, that if legal mail

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction met with a quorum of members present and considered 10 bills. The committee held a lengthy debate on S.2656, a bill to repeal provisions related to solitary confinement, with supporters arguing the current law is not fully implemented and that solitary confinement is harmful and ineffective, while opponents said the law has made facilities less safe and removed needed disciplinary tools. After discussion, the bill failed to advance, with five negative votes and no report to the floor. The committee also considered several correctional administration and health-related measures. S.394, the Clemency Justice Act, and S.2509A, concerning transfers of incarcerated individuals from county jails to state facilities, were both reported to finance. S.5134, creating a uniform electronic medical records system for correctional facilities, was reported, as was S.9126A. S.8492, establishing a digital legal mail program, drew concerns about privileged communications and was defeated in committee. S.9467, setting radiation standards for employees and visitors at correctional facilities, was reported to the Health Committee. Two additional bills, S.9916 on employee mental health services and S.9928 on rights of sexual assault survivors during the investigative process, were reported after brief discussion and expressions of support. One bill on the agenda was laid aside at the sponsor’s request. Overall, the meeting featured a mix of correctional policy, facility operations, health, and survivor-rights legislation, with several bills advancing and one major reform measure on solitary confinement failing to move forward.

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• This bill is for bringing this forward.
• So and we ask for an I vote on mail.
• earlier and we had put registered mail earlier and we had put registered mail in<01:16:29.720>
• certified mail.
• Amendment L004 is adopted. certified mail off of there when it certified mail off of there when it involves

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and spent much of the opening period on recognitions and announcements. Members welcomed students and staff from the San Luis Valley BOCES Transition Program, recognized Purple Up Day and military children at the Capitol, noted committee meetings later in the day, and observed a moment honoring former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Several members also shared personal remarks about being military children and invited colleagues to a Bible study. The chamber then took up Senate Joint Resolution 16, concerning retirement readiness and financial well-being. The sponsor said the resolution affirms Colorado’s commitment to strengthening retirement security through tools such as financial education, automatic enrollment, employer matches, and lifetime income options. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 59 ayes, 1 no, and 5 excused, with Representatives Rutnel and Lindsay listed as co-sponsors. The House next moved into special orders and considered House Bill 1233 on property tax procedures for non-residential properties. An amendment clarifying petty offense liability and appeal timelines was adopted, while another amendment on notice to property owners was defeated. Supporters said the bill adds penalties for false information, allows counties to request district court review, and improves fairness and accountability in non-residential property tax appeals; opponents argued it would impose costly new burdens on businesses. The committee report, as amended, and the bill were both adopted. The chamber also adopted Senate Bill 128, which exempts certain destination management company fees from sales and use tax. Supporters said the bill codifies current practice, clarifies the definition of destination management company, and avoids taxing services twice; the Finance Committee report was adopted first, then the bill passed. Consideration then began on House Bill 1195, which restricts the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy services. Sponsors described a multi-page amendment adding definitions, allowing certain FDA-approved AI uses, moving some provisions to the Consumer Protection Act, and clarifying liability and consent; members broadly supported the need for guardrails and patient protections, and discussion continued on additional consent language.

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• Would they have to show it in person, mail it? Would they store them?
• If they mailed them, what would happen with them? Senator Grall. Thank you.
• . ...or you're going to get a notice in the mail.
• Looking forward to supporting it, and thank you again. Any further debate?
• You can then vote in person here or request a vote-by-mail ballot from our office.

Bills: S0174, S1342, S1334, S1362, S1602, S1604

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, transit-oriented development, housing affordability, mixed-use zoning, urban development, traffic congestion, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud, vertiports, aviation, airport infrastructure, economic development, veterans

Summary: The committee first heard CS for SB 1342 on transit-oriented development by Senator Rouson, which seeks to expand housing near fixed transit corridors by updating TOD definitions and applying Live Local-style land-use principles to those areas. An amendment narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land-use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and added exclusions for environmentally sensitive areas, historic properties, and military installations. Supporters said the bill would increase housing supply near existing infrastructure and maximize the state’s transit investments, while local government groups and city leagues opposed it as a sweeping preemption of local zoning authority that could force high-density development without public hearings or adequate infrastructure planning. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS for SB 1334 on elections by Senator Grall, which would require documentary proof of citizenship in voter registration and related election processes, update how citizenship is verified through REAL ID and the SAVE database, clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method, and add other election-related changes such as candidate eligibility rules and timelines. Two technical amendments were adopted. During extended questioning, senators raised concerns about how documents would be submitted and stored, whether voters without Florida IDs or REAL IDs—especially students, disabled voters, seniors, and homeless Floridians—could be flagged or burdened, and what fiscal and workload impacts the bill would have on supervisors of elections and state agencies. Supporters argued the bill would streamline verification and reduce duplicate paperwork, while many public speakers and some senators said it would create barriers to voting, increase costs, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The transcript ends during debate on the bill, before a final vote is shown. Later, the committee considered CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility by Senator Harrell. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House version and added vertiports and charging systems as eligible projects for public-private partnership funding, with FDOT authorized to fund certain vertiport costs within available resources. The bill drew support from industry and local representatives, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 174, which designates a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and directs FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The bill prompted significant debate over whether Kirk’s legacy warranted a state road designation, with opponents citing his controversial statements and arguing the honor was political and divisive, while supporters said the designation recognizes civic engagement near FIU and is symbolic rather than regulatory. The transcript ends during debate on SB 174, before any final action is shown.

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• They maybe could fill out the form and somebody else could mail it six months for them.
• They maybe could fill out the form and somebody else could mail it six months for them.
• I look forward to his comments on the bill as amended.
• <01:38:13.440> However,<01:38:13.920> there absentee ballot by mail.
• However, there absentee ballot by mail.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Thank you for bringing this forward because our tobacco sales have really gone down here.
• So, given some of the interactions we've had over the past couple years, that's why we've come forward
• Because I get that it's online, but you also have private delivery, you have telephone, mail.
• that you expect that you believe are selling into the state or doing private delivery or telephone mail
• They now are web-based, but they still do have that mail-order service, that catalog mail-order service

Keywords: 909, all

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• And thank you again for bringing this forward.
• One, well, they, these are forms that are set forward.
• Is there any way to verify that it hadn't been delivered with mail or certified mail?
• Currently, we have it on page 6, line 5. mailed by first-class mail to the last address or shall be sent
• So, I appreciate that you're moving forward on this and look forward to working with you on making sure

Bills: SB1638, SB504, SB2072, SB1283, SB1216, SB1655, SB2011, SB1643, SB1446, SB1256, SB1258, SB1441, SB1224, SB1448, SB1496, SB1597, SB1621, SB1827, SB2066, SB2104

Keywords: Governmental Tort Claims Act, liability limits, claims, medical negligence, tort reform, state liability, public health, claims adjustment, compensation limits, fraudulent conveyance, property rights, title theft, real estate law, law enforcement, probate procedure, agent residency, legal process, statutory language, gender neutral, SB 1216

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• funds and they run it through their mail funds and they run it through their mail housee<00:13:22.839
• > actually<00:13:23.959> does housee and the mail house actually does housee and the mail
• uh raise awareness and you own the mail uh raise awareness and you own the mail house<00:14:12.120
• We appreciate you bringing this forward.
• We appreciate you bringing this forward.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all