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• We now have 4161 as amended<00:10:11.080> members. amended members. amended members.
• Does Igoe second bonding? Does Igoe second bonding?
• Um, and then the other question I had is on the amendment, in the second part, it says, um, uh, lines
• Um, and then the other question I had is on the amendment, in the second part, it says, um, uh, lines
• , question I had is on the amendment, in<01:04:41.520> the<01:04:41.600> second<01:04:41.920

Bills: HF495, HF4321, HF3902, HF4161, HF3755

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit

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• So, the bottom line is I don't understand people who support the Second Amendment.
• This is not a Second Amendment issue.
• So, the bottom line is I don't understand people who support the Second Amendment.
• This is not a Second Amendment issue.
• This is not a Second Amendment issue.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• whether you own a second home at all. whether you own a second home at all.
• <01:38:36.159> All the second year of a session. All the second year of a session.
• a study an amendment to study?
• Ought to pass as amended. ITL retained first year, interim study second year.
• <02:09:12.400> as<02:09:12.639> amended pass as amended. as amended pass as amended

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• second? Representative Weary seconds. second? Representative Weary seconds.
• Is there a second? Representative C seconds.
• I'm going to move amendment 2025-1695H to Senate Bill 212. Is there a second? I'll second.
• Representative Gafki seconds. We're now in discussion of the amendment.
• <03:29:24.960> Um, second? Representative C seconds. Um, second?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I move ought to pass and would like to be recognized for an amendment. Do I have a second?
• Like to be recognized for an amendment. Do I have a second?
• <03:32:29.439> which Representative Ulery said, “Okay, do I have a second on that amendment?”
• Another member replied, “I’ll second the amendment for discussion.”
• Representative Ouellet then moved ought to pass as amended, and Representative Schamberg seconded the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The public hearing opened on HB 728-FN, which would authorize video lottery terminals at charity gaming facilities and repeal historic horse racing licensing. Representative Om explained that the bill would convert the current historic horse racing terminals into true video lottery terminals/slot machines and change the revenue split, reducing the operator share from 75% to 70% while increasing the state share from 25% to 30%. He also noted the bill would increase the amount going to charities and other state beneficiaries. Former State Rep. Pat Brammy, who had served on the Charitable Gaming Study Commission, testified in support of the bill’s basic structure. He said a consultant’s report found historic racing machines cost facilities 12% to 18% more to operate because of totalizer and track-related fees, and that slot machines would be cheaper because there are more manufacturers and more competition. He argued that although the operator share drops by 5%, facilities could still benefit from lower operating costs, and he said the commission concluded that moving to slot machines would increase revenues to facilities, charities, and the state. He also said the bill would create a more stable stream of funding for problem gambling, since the current HHR “breakage” funding mechanism is limited and dependent on a single vendor. Brammy also discussed the commission’s concerns about market concentration in HHR machines, saying the commission found the market was dominated by only a few manufacturers and recommended legislation to address that issue under Article 83 of the state constitution. He interpreted the bill as allowing a phase-in of slot machines upon passage, with the remaining HHR provisions phasing out by January 1, 2028, and said facilities would likely transition as leases expire. Committee members asked about HHR contracts, machine programming, testing, and whether removing HHR would reduce competition; Brammy said he believed leases were likely short-term, machines are tested by a lab, and the legislature could decide whether the change is appropriate. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

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• And the second amendment clarifies that the proposed law does not apply to certain insurance plans or
• Amendment number two changes the effective date to January 1, 2027, and that concludes the second amendment
• Seeing none, that amendment set is adopted. Are there more amendments?
• The second amendment is technical, and amendment number three is a conforming amendment for amendment
• The second amendment is technical, and amendment number three is a conforming amendment for amendment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• >> I have an amendment at the desk. >> The clerk will designate the amendment. >> Amendment number four
• >> I have an amendment at the desk. >> The clerk will designate the amendment. >> Amendment number six
• I have an amendment at the desk. >> The clerk will designate the amendment. >> Amendment number seven
• designate the amendment. designate the amendment.
• seconds, please. seconds, please.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And second, yes.
• Seeing an amendment to the amendment, please read the amendment to the amendment.
• Late-filed Amendment to the Amendment barcode 735-864 by Senator Simon: delete line 69 and insert amendment
• So the amendment to the amendment was adopted. We were back on the original amendment.
• Further questions on the amendment as amended? Any debate on the amendment as amended?

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing visiting groups, including FSU students and officials, Catholic lay leaders, Broward County school officials and students, and veterans-related guests. The chamber then took up a series of bills, with several routine reviser measures passing unanimously: SB 36 adopting the 2025 Florida Statutes, SB 38 changing a division name in the statutes, SB 40 deleting repealed provisions, and SB 42 cleaning up obsolete language and cross-references. SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience was amended to strengthen the Florida Flood Hub’s role and passed 39-0 after debate about mangroves, oyster reefs, living shorelines, and hybrid green-gray infrastructure. SB 116, a major veterans bill, passed 39-0 after extensive discussion of veteran benefits awareness, mental health training, coordination with federal agencies, adult day health care, and the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. SB 118 on presidential libraries passed 36-3 after questions and debate over state preemption of local zoning and related regulation, and SB 126 on mailing prescription hearing aids passed 39-0 to expand access for adults after licensed evaluation. The Senate also passed SB 150, as amended, to conform to the House by changing the bill’s wording from “animals” to “dogs” in the natural-disaster abandonment context. SB 294 passed 38-0 to limit collaborative pharmacy practice from being expanded to certain serious cardiac conditions. Senate Memorial 314 was adopted by voice vote, urging Congress to seek a larger Florida National Guard force structure. SB 322 passed 39-0 creating a nonjudicial process for commercial property owners to have unauthorized occupants removed by the sheriff. SB 348 passed 39-0, making it an ethics violation to falsely claim a military rank for material gain and allowing delinquent ethics fines to be withheld from public paychecks. SB 7012 on child welfare passed 39-0 and would recruit former public safety workers into CPI/case manager roles, create a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and improve data collection and services for commercially sexually exploited children. Later, the Senate returned to SB 108 on administrative procedures, which passed 39-0 after debate over a five-year review cycle for agency rules, reporting requirements, and greater transparency in rulemaking. SB 160 on public accountancy passed 39-0 after an amendment clarifying contracted services and discussion of easing pathways into the CPA profession while maintaining standards. SB 110 on rural communities passed after an amendment package and extensive debate, with provisions described as creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program, housing and road funding, school support, and health care investments for rural areas. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, observed a moment of silence for former Surfside Chief John Healy, and received additional announcements before adjournment.

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• Secretary, please call the roll. second don't oversell it you need to second don't oversell it you need
• I have a motion and a second on this bill. Motion by Lockett. Who got me a second?
• I second. We have a motion and a second. All those who are in favor say aye. Any nays?
• We have a second by Representative Lewis. Amended by the committee sub, Mr.
• have a motion and a second on how in<00:29:47.960> as<00:29:48.080> amended<00:29:48.440

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:20 SB18 Discussion: 01:36 SB18 Vote: 05:07 SB24 Discussion: 06:37 SB24 Vote: 10:50 HB524 Discussion: 12:03 HB524 Vote: 13:55 HB421 Discussion: 15:13 HB421 Vote: 20:50 HB236 Discussion: 21:53 HB236 Vote: 23:34 HB210 Discussion: 25:40 HB210 Vote: 29:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up several insurance and health-related bills, beginning with Senate Bill 18, which was presented by Senator Girdler and insurance witness Adam Sheridan. The bill was described as addressing a shortage of garage liability insurance for used auto dealers in Kentucky, which has left many small dealers with only one or two coverage options and, in some cases, unable to obtain the insurance needed for a dealer license. The committee adopted a motion and second, then passed SB 18 unanimously and reported it favorably with the recommendation that it pass on the House floor. The committee then considered Senate Bill 24, also presented by Senator Girdler with testimony from Eric DeCampo of the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The bill was framed as an anti-fraud measure that would expand the definition of a fraudulent insurance act to cover misrepresentations about property damage and repair costs in property insurance claims. Testimony emphasized that insurance fraud raises premiums for consumers and that the bill would help deter inflated or fabricated claims. After a brief question about whether the bill created new felonies, the committee voted to pass SB 24 unanimously and report it favorably. House Bill 524, presented by Rep. Aaron Thompson with officials from the Office of the Controller and State Risk, would extend reinsurance requirements for the state’s fire and tornado/self-insurance fund from July 1 of this year to July 1, 2030, and rename the fund the Commonwealth’s Property and Casualty Insurance Fund. The bill was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. House Bill 421, presented by Rep. Amy Neighbors, would require full coverage of FDA-approved bowel preps without out-of-pocket cost or prior authorization issues and update colorectal cancer screening coverage rules for high-risk patients by incorporating multisociety task force guidelines. Members discussed the bill’s personal importance and its minimal fiscal impact; it passed unanimously with a committee substitute. House Bill 236, presented by Rep. Adam Moore and Commissioner Sharon Clark, would cap annual out-of-pocket costs for epinephrine at $100. Members spoke in support, including personal remarks about the importance of access to epinephrine, and the bill passed unanimously with a favorable recommendation. Finally, House Bill 210, presented by Rep. Michael “Sarge” Pollock and Dr. Steve Robertson of the Kentucky Dental Association, addressed dental limited benefit plans and direct payment to dentists. Members asked whether the bill also affected vision/hearing arrangements or third-party administrators; the witness said it was intended for non-ERISA dental plans in Kentucky and suggested follow-up with the commissioner for further clarification. The committee adopted the committee substitute and then passed HB 210 favorably, with 15 yes votes and no votes against. The meeting then adjourned, with a reminder about the Banking and Insurance dinner later that evening.

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• amendment? amendment?
• Uh, follow-up second, second, second, sir. Senator. Um, so then going to the bill.
• The amendment is adopted. The amendment is adopted.
• Senate File 4069 as amended? Senate File 4069 as amended?
• moves the A5 amendment to the amendment. moves the A5 amendment to the amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The second part of this amendment makes a minor change to the mental health services for first responders
• 1 and Senate Amendment 3.
• Discussion on the gentleman's amendment. Gentleman from Clay, to speak in favor of the amendment.
• This amendment does two things.
• Happy to take any questions on the amendment. Discussion on the gentleman's amendment.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal for the prior day by a vote of 131-2, and the Speaker signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174. Members also made a series of guest introductions and personal announcements, including remarks recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week and HCR 28, as well as notices about upcoming themed dress days. The chamber then received Senate messages returning a number of budget bills and other measures with Senate amendments, and the House budget chair moved to refuse the Senate versions and send HB 2002 through HB 2013 to conference. Members discussed major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and the shifting of broadband grant dollars, but all of the motions to go to conference were approved. The House also took up Senate Bill 975, relating to ambulance districts and emergency medical services. An amendment was adopted to restore compromise language on community paramedics and make a minor change to first responder mental health provisions. The bill passed 136-7. Later, the House considered a property tax reform package on Senate Bills 1066 and 1088. Amendments were adopted to correct technical drafting issues, require uniform levy increases across property classes and timely use of voter-approved tax increases, and add assessor training, electronic taxpayer notification, and changes to how disputed assessments are paid. Debate centered on local control, transparency, and the impact on schools and other local taxing districts. The combined bill passed 83-61. The House then adjourned until 4 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026.

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• Madam Speaker, I second the motion.
• And to our second letter dated, I'm sorry, April 21st was the second letter.
• And to our second<00:32:37.520> letter<00:32:38.320> dated second letter dated second letter
• I'm sorry, April 21st was the second I'm sorry, April 21st was the second letter. letter. letter
• All >> Madam Speaker, I second the motion.

Bills: HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097

Keywords: HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• Now we're back on the bill as amended. Any questions on the bill as amended?
• Madam Chair, that is the amendment. Great. Questions on the amendment?
• The amendment is adopted. Now we're back on the bill as amended.
• The amendment is adopted. We're back on the bill as amended. Any questions on the bill as amended?
• Hold on one second.

Summary: The committee took up several bills and confirmations. It reported favorably SB 332, as amended, on a narrow public-meetings/public-records exemption for legal strategy and settlement communications during the pre-suit period in Burt Harris claims; SB 464, requiring K-12 schools to formally observe Veterans Day; SB 984, clarifying firefighter cancer/death-benefit provisions and related prevention language; SB 576, expanding and codifying the local government cybersecurity protection program under Florida Digital Service; SB 964, revising how certain gifts and honoraria are reported to the Commission on Ethics; SB 1612, requiring local governments to accept electronic payments with exceptions and a delayed effective date; SB 830, creating public-records exemptions for certain local government administrators and their families; SB 1096, clarifying the filing deadline for Florida Civil Rights Act complaints; and SB 1656, designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship. The committee also considered a large confirmation package. Jeffrey Aaron’s appointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission was discussed separately after Senator Polsky raised concerns about his political connections and prior work; the committee still recommended him favorably. The remaining appointees on tabs 12 through 30 were also recommended favorably in one vote. The longest and most contentious item was SB 1296, with a committee substitute, on the Public Employees Relations Commission and public-sector unions. The PCS would change union certification/recertification rules, require a recent showing-of-interest form, create different voting thresholds for public safety and non-public safety employee organizations, limit paid union leave for non-public safety unions unless reimbursed, require equal access to certain employer communication spaces, and speed up impasse procedures for legislatively funded salary increases. Senators raised constitutional concerns, especially about the single-subject rule and collective-bargaining rights, and many speakers opposed the bill as union-busting and harmful to teachers, bus drivers, nurses, utility workers, and other public employees. Supporters argued it would improve accountability, ensure genuine member support, and prevent taxpayer-funded union activity. The committee continued debate on SB 1296 after extensive testimony, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.

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• <00:20:20.160> Second, Second, unregulated paraphernalia could lead to public safety concerns
• and and various technical um amendments and and various technical um amendments for<01:36:49.261
• amendments. Noting all members present. amendments. Noting all members present.
• . amendments. amendments.
• . amendments. amendments.

Bills: SB2275, SB2390, SB2540, SB3142, SB2414, SB2340, SB2848

Keywords: Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Representative Her moves to amend House File 25, the second engrossment. The amendment is coded A5.
• number 25 the second engrossment the number 25 the second engrossment the amendment<00:03:15.159
• Representative Gomez moves to amend House File 25, the second engrossment.
• Representative Pman moves to amend House File 25, the second engrossment.
• :35.720> the<00:24:35.880> amendment<00:24:36.440> is second engrossment the amendment

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And then I think what we’ll do then is do the second A1 amendment now and have testimony on that, and
• And then I think what we’ll do then is do the second A1 amendment now and have testimony on that, and
• And then I think what we’ll do then is do the second A1 amendment now and have testimony on that, and
• And then I think what we’ll do then is do the second A1 amendment now and have testimony on that, and
• And then I think what we’ll do then is do the second A1 amendment now and have testimony on that, and

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• <00:52:50.000> In<00:52:50.240> District Second Amendment doctrine.
• In District Second Amendment doctrine.
• consistent with the Second Amendment. consistent with the Second Amendment.
• I am a no vote on this, and any attack on the Second Amendment is despicable. >> Um, Mr.
• this and any attack on the second this and any attack on the second amendment<01:14:04.080> is

Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401

Keywords: immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education

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• Um it was unre... >> Second. >> Thank you. Second.
• Um it was unre >> second. >> second. >> second.
• There's a second. second. second.
• if it's amended support the amendment if it's amended further. further. further.
• >> Second. >> Second. >> Second.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And the second one was House Bill 14, which is the expansion of tax credits.
• There would have to be a second agreement.
• So I do think there's a second step that would allow us to keep our options open.
• Is there a second on that? I will second with my concerns noted. Very good.
• Amendment is to uh amend back into this tax package, House Bill 548 as the funding mechanism for this

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• That's the amendment. Senator of the second district. And faces disciplinary action.
• 1, Barcode 150378, amended Senate Amendment 2, barcode 184-030, with House Amendment 1, barcode 251-
• Are there amendments to the House amendment on the desk, Madam President? Read the amendment.
• Are there amendments to the House amendment? On the desk, Madam President. Read the amendment.
• Are there amendments to the House amendment? On the desk, Madam President. Read the amendment.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of member introductions recognizing interns, pages, and a retiring Senate employee. Leadership also announced that budget talks with the House were continuing and that senators should not plan to be in next week, with hopes of sharing more budget news soon. The chamber then moved to third reading and took up a major bill on citizen initiatives and constitutional amendments, with sponsors saying it was needed to address documented petition fraud and to protect the integrity of the process. That bill drew extensive debate. Supporters argued that recent investigations showed widespread fraud in petition gathering, that the measure would add reasonable guardrails, and that it would prevent taxpayer-funded government messaging from being used to influence ballot measures. Opponents said the bill would make it much harder for ordinary Floridians to place amendments on the ballot by adding costs, deadlines, registration requirements, fines, and felony exposure, and they warned it would chill grassroots participation and effectively favor wealthy or corporate-backed campaigns. After debate, the Senate passed the bill 28-10. The Senate then adopted several House amendments and concurred on a series of education and public-safety measures, including bills on stem cell therapy, student-athlete electrocardiograms, cardiac emergency planning in schools, school safety, Bright Futures and other education policy items, and educator preparation. Most of those measures passed unanimously or with overwhelming support, and the chamber also recognized additional interns and a long-serving education advocate before recessing and returning to continue with House messages.