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• Thank you for your service, Representative.
• Thank you for your service, lady from Buchanan.
• Thank you for your service, Representative.
• I'd like the House to give them a warm welcome and recognize their service.
• I'd like the House to give them a warm welcome and recognize their service.

Summary: The House met on the final day of session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal by a 126-0 vote. Most of the early floor time was devoted to points of personal privilege, with members and the Speaker offering extended tributes to departing colleagues, House staff, law enforcement, military service, and the work of the chamber. Several members also used the occasion to reflect on their careers, thank constituents and families, and discuss issues such as property tax reform, police service, mental health, and bipartisan cooperation. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports, followed by several bills and resolutions. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2636, dealing with mortgage modification and related consumer protections, was adopted 142-1 and finally passed 144-1. Senate Substitute for House Bill 2397, concerning water district dissolution and related safeguards, was adopted 129-16 and finally passed 127-17. Senate Substitute No. 2 for House Bill 2576, a naming and commemorative bill adding observances and memorial highways/bridges, was adopted 136-4 and finally passed 134-6. The chamber also received Senate action on Senate Bill 1408 and Senate Joint Resolution 87, and committee reports recommended passage on several deferred measures. The House also debated Senate Joint Resolution 95, which proposed creating a constitutional Show Me Prosperity Fund as a sovereign wealth fund intended to eventually eliminate state-imposed taxes through long-term investment returns. Supporters argued it would promote fiscal sustainability and long-term prosperity, while opponents warned that it would lock away money during a period of projected budget shortfalls and could leave the state unable to access funds when needed. The resolution was discussed at length with questions about funding mechanics, investment authority, and emergency access, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the resolution.

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• briefly, if you remember, this bill just requires that if the town's going to enter in a multi-year contract
• The algorithm is on the memory card right as the memory card gets into the computer; there's an algorithm
• We are now, the clerks and the supervisors are now checking two times a year against US Postal Service
• in the time I've been on my computer in the time I've been speaking<01:15:38.400> with<01:15:
• ,<01:16:03.440> but you can do a search on the computer, but you can do a search on the computer

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• are licensed and those who are listed as providing services are actually providing those services. that
• services and our integrated...
• Cloud in my district, who contracts with the state to provide senior nutritional services, can in fact
• Services. Services.
• Services members.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Thank you for your service, Representative.”
• Thank you for your service, lady from Buchanan.
• Thank you for your service, Representative.
• Thank you for your service. Welcome to the House. Thank you for your service.
• But I ran a fake stock portfolio on my computer just to see what would happen if I had.

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• I think that anybody who is not performing or receiving the same level of service as their peer.
• You can't touch the Title One computer because you're not a Title One student.'
• And we all know the services may not be equal, but maybe it's a smaller classroom, maybe it's engaged
• So this is, this procurement contracts that we let... Mr.
• When the BLM receives a plugging order under the contract that we have with them and they send to us,

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• State Library Services is committed to supporting a wide array of library services for all 5.7 million
• <00:02:13.800> and our uh about State Library services and our uh about State Library services
• <00:03:50.879> all wide array of Library services for all wide array of Library services for
• is State Library Services uh State Library<00:04:04.640> Services<00:04:05.079> is<00:04
• um and upcoming and a youth services um and upcoming and a youth services early<00:05:03.039>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Some examples of VR services: In short, whatever services are necessary to help that individual achieve
• living core services.
• services.
• of the services are complete.
• Service hours for the Medallion, 75 service hours, or Academic 100 service hours, or, for either particular

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the higher education programs under its jurisdiction. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Busatta outlined that the subcommittee oversees programs in the Department of Education and the State University System, including vocational rehabilitation, blind services, private postsecondary licensure, student financial aid, career and adult education, the Florida College System, and the Board of Governors. The chair and staff also noted that these areas represent roughly $9 billion in current-year funding. Officials from the Department of Education presented on several programs. Vocational Rehabilitation Director Kelly Rogers described services for adults and youth with disabilities, including pre-employment transition services, job coaching, assistive technology, and employer support; she said the program served more than 55,000 people last year, has no wait list, and reported a return of $7.61 to the economy for every $1 invested. Division of Blind Services Director Robert Doyle explained services from birth through older adulthood, including early intervention, school-age support, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, the Business Enterprise Program for blind vendors, and the Braille and Talking Book Library; he said the division serves about 12,000 people annually and also has no wait list, though some community rehab providers may have one. Tiffany Hurst of the Commission for Independent Education described licensure and consumer protection for independent postsecondary institutions, reporting oversight of about 1,100 institutions and 721 non-degree schools, along with enforcement actions against unlicensed operators. Sean Haskin of Student Financial Assistance reviewed 22 scholarship and grant programs totaling about $1 billion for more than 200,000 students, including Bright Futures, Benacquisto, need-based grants, EASE, EASE Plus, veterans’ scholarships, dual enrollment reimbursement, first responder scholarships, and the Ocoee and Rosewood scholarships. Members asked about surplus funds, marketing, Bright Futures eligibility requirements, and whether EASE awards had changed; Haskin said any unused funds are reverted to the Legislature, that the department markets through schools and the Florida Lottery, and that EASE remained at $3,500 per FTE for the last two fiscal years. Several members raised concerns that students and parents may not learn about aid programs early enough, especially in economically disadvantaged communities. Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell then presented on Career and Adult Education, highlighting record participation in career and technical education, adult education, and apprenticeship. He said about 800,000 secondary students and 480,000 postsecondary students are in CTE, adult education serves about 183,000 learners, and apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs include more than 22,000 participants. He also described the workforce development fund, Perkins, WIOA Title II, the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, workforce capitalization grants, CAPE performance funding, and the Pipeline nursing initiative, noting strong NCLEX outcomes and expanded outreach through the Get There, Your Way, Future of Work Florida, and Zello platforms. Kathy Hebda began the Florida College System presentation by emphasizing open access, workforce preparation, statewide reach, and strong enrollment and completion growth, including more than 672,000 students, over 131,000 degrees and certificates, and significant dual enrollment savings for students and families.

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• Thank you for your service and welcome.
• Thank you for your commitment to public service. Ms.
• Trustee, how do you view the Universal Service Fund? And its mission to Universal Service?
• The Universal Service is the cornerstone of the FCC's mission.
• Because I care a lot about universal service.

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

Bills: HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HR19, HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24, HR25, HR26, HR27, HR28, HR29, HR30, HR31, HR32, HR33, HR34, HR35, HR36, HR37, HR38, HCR15, HCR16, HCR17, HCR18, SCR10, HB115, HB208, HB465, HB964, HB965, HB966, HB967, HB968, HB969, HB970, HB971, HB972, HB973, HB974, HB975, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB78, HB112, HB148, HB149, HB190, HB221, HB346, HB354, HB355, HB356, HB358, HB384, HB427, HB657, HB675, HB716, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB901

Keywords: St. Joseph's Day, Saint Joseph's Day, St. Joseph's Altar, Italian American, Italian heritage, Italian immigrants, Louisiana culture, New Orleans, Sicilian heritage, Catholic, Feast of Saint Joseph, cultural resolution, heritage caucus, legislative caucus, ethnic heritage, jazz history, Italian Louisiana, immigrant contributions, cultural recognition, House Resolution 40

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• <00:39:15.760> to the support um to provide services to the support um to provide services
• So I know you guys mentioned in the testimony that you're currently contracting those services out.
• other uh emotional support services other uh emotional support services looking<02:01:57.400>
• We've just got our contracts done.
• where we'll have non-stop service where we'll have non-stop service and<05:58:36.600> is<

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Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Education on its budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Superintendent and staff described the department’s mission, enrollment and staffing scale, recent gains in NAEP reading and math, persistent attendance problems since the pandemic, and the need for resources to support student recovery, middle school math, and other strategic priorities. The department said its proposal is intended to be aligned with its 2023–2029 strategic plan, fiscally balanced, and reliable for schools, while also addressing inflation, workforce needs, and uncertainty in federal funding. Assistant Superintendent and CFO Brian Hallet reviewed federal grants, non-general funds, and the budget development process. He said federal funds make up about 11% of the department’s FY25 appropriation and warned that House budget proposals could threaten predictable funding for core programs. He also explained that the department began its biennial budget work in April 2024 and used an internal review group to identify possible reallocations. The department characterized its request as a “flat” budget proposal overall, with a large share devoted to continued funding for existing recurring needs, and noted challenges including a projected state funding decline, inflation, lingering pandemic impacts, recruitment and retention, and uncertainty about future federal support. A major topic was the department’s capital improvement program. DOE officials argued for a risk-based, proactive approach using lump-sum “buckets” to manage facilities and deferred maintenance across more than 21.5 million square feet at 268 sites. They said this would allow more efficient prioritization of projects and better coordination with complex area superintendents, principals, and legislators. Members asked about how legislative priorities would fit into the bucket system, county-versus-state property jurisdiction issues affecting school facilities, enrollment decline and staffing ratios, and how the department plans to adjust facilities and human resources to shifting enrollment patterns. DOE said it is studying enrollment trends, will brief the Board of Education next month, and is willing to provide further briefings to legislators. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• Just to remind you that even within our armed services. Medics carry small arms.
• Computing was very different 30 years ago, and I can see how the legislature... thought a database of
• Our role is limited to the service provision. shelter services, non-residential services, community education
• outreach, and prevention services.
• Well, all she states is that they would contract with three municipal police departments.

Bills: HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40

Keywords: mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation

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• health services health services um<02:58:24.160> that<02:58:24.479> they<02:58:24.720
• So, counties would contract with community-based providers to provide wraparound services. >> Senator
• <03:08:40.479> are oversight to make sure the services are oversight to make sure the services
• line with what the contract requests. line with what the contract requests.
• > with So, counties would contract with So, counties would contract with community<03:08:49.279

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• Contracted services cost sometimes less than directly operated service.
• We have a regional goal to contract roughly 20% of regular route services.
• <00:42:43.200> their the region also uh contract their the region also uh contract their services
• So there there our contracted services.
• <00:47:34.319> services<00:47:35.599> provides<00:47:36.319> a contracted services

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• for your public service to our state. for your public service to our state.
• , strained resources or reduce services, strained resources or reduce services, potentially<00:47
• Yet Minnesota financial services.
• <01:31:26.239> Citizens computer science education. Citizens computer science education.
• c> to<01:32:36.159> solve computer using computer science to solve computer using computer

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• of computing.
• than traditional computers in less time with less energy.
• When I say change the world of computing, I'm referring to the fact that quantum computers require orders
• While not replacing them, quantum computers can add new computing capabilities that do more with less
• and cooling computers.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I gotta figure out having a computer, but I am in a hotel and my granddaughter and my daughter are in
• and out, but it's just me. computer, but I am in a hotel and my computer, but I am in a hotel and my
• Reggie brings a strong background in intelligence analysis and public service.
• approvals<01:13:13.120> for<01:13:13.360> IWS<01:13:13.920> filings services
• and approvals for IWS filings services and approvals for IWS filings the<01:13:15.360> department

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Summary: The Speed Task Force met on December 15, 2025, with members participating in person and via Zoom. After roll call and introductions, the chair filed the previous meeting minutes without objection. The chair then gave a report on outreach presentations statewide about the task force’s permitting-simplification work, noting appearances before groups such as the Chinese Chamber, Small Business Regulatory Review Board, General Contractors Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Chamber, and the Land Use Commission. He also introduced the new task force coordinator, Reginald K. T. King, and outlined a January 6, 2026 process for member-submitted recommendations, including first-come consideration and structured debate. No public testimony or member questions were offered on these items. The task force heard a presentation from the Building Permit PIG. The presenter said the group reviewed 79 SWAT recommendation forms over seven meetings, with participation from 15 disciplines and about 270 hours of work. The group’s findings emphasized workforce shortages, inconsistent plan quality, limited departmental resources, and a lack of centralized tools for applicants to self-resolve issues. Recommendations focused on building a workforce pipeline, expanding training on codes and technology, and developing a universal platform, including AI-assisted review tools. The presenter also raised offsite construction, including factory-built, modular, tiny homes, and ADUs, as an area needing clearer state and county alignment to speed permit review and support housing needs. No public testimony or Q&A followed, and discussion and voting were deferred to the January 6, 2026 meeting. The task force then began the Chapter 6E Historic Preservation PIG presentation. The chair described historic preservation as a broad process covering research, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of significant properties, including burial sites and iwi kūpuna, and said Chapter 6E is intended to guide responsible development rather than stop it. The presentation explained SHPD’s role and the complexity of 6E review, including archaeological surveys, monitoring, and preservation plans. Early findings highlighted uncertainty in sensitivity determinations for iwi kūpuna and subsurface resources, repeated review of the same projects, and staffing and technical capacity shortages among SHPD and consultants. Public testimony was closed and no immediate Q&A was allowed; further discussion and voting on recommendations were scheduled for January 6, 2026.

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• Those numbers don't compute, if you know what I'm talking about.
• Contract whenever parents are working or going to school.
• Everybody gets a full-time contract.
• . services.
• There's a room very near here for Child Welfare Services.

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• The overall goal is to improve efficiency, scalability, and service delivery of IT services across the
• We provide forensic contract services with them and engage the Privacy Council and the forensic firm
• or employee services and benefits category.
• programs, housing assistance for re-entry services.
• I was talking with council services.

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• Medicaid,<00:11:00.000> they're On the contract side, Medicaid, they're On the contract side
• PI don't you have a PIO civil service PI don't you have a PIO civil service position?
• to contract that position out?
• Followed by health and human services, education, and then health and human services.
• Human services is 24. Oh, human services. I'm sorry. And then BUF is 21. Yeah.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• important services that they do.
• of the human services case load reserve. of the human services case load reserve.
• human services human services case<00:48:50.640> load.
• If they needed service payment reform.
• computer.

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