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• AND WELLNESS CHECK WAS CONDUCTED BY THE SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT IN ADDITION SPD CALLED DCF TO PERFORM
• DCF CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR DID NOT PERFORM THIS IN CODE AND HOURS LATER SHE ATTEMPTED TO KILL
• WITH THE LAST STUDY THAT WAS DONE SHOWS I THINK IT IS AND IT WAS PERFORMED IN THE 80S AND 90s AND THIS
• THEY CAN HAVE ACCESS ANYWHERE BUT I THINK PART OF THIS IS THE RECURRING TESTING AND THAT IS A GOOD INDICATOR

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• bill would extend the penalty for withholding Chapter 19 or 31 funds if the voter registrar fails to perform
• Risk-limiting audits have been performed, and they are performed by the Ranked Choice Voting Resource
• Senator Betancourt and passed that came through this committee, uh, but there were so many things to indicate

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• We continue to perform and continue to do more with less.
• We continue to perform and continue to do more with less.
• We continue to perform and continue to do more with less.
• We continue to perform and continue to do more with less.
• to local communities it the performance to local communities it the performance um<04:47:33.958>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process. A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities. Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Hearing none, all those in favor of adopting the electronic meeting policy, please indicate your vote
• It's an indicator that we can still remain strong and have a strong, healthy trust fund.
• We appreciate the Office of the State Inspector General's review in the performance audit that was completed

Summary: The Commission on Unemployment Compensation met, established a quorum, and elected Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling as chair and Senator Mike Jones as vice chair. The commission also adopted its electronic meeting policy and heard introductions from new members, staff, and officials from the Secretary of Labor’s office and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). Secretary Jessica Lumen outlined the administration’s workforce and labor priorities, including supporting workers, employers, and program transparency, while members raised concerns about business climate, job losses, labor participation, and the implementation of paid family and medical leave. Staff provided legislative updates on recent unemployment-related bills. These included increases to the weekly unemployment benefit amount enacted in 2025 and 2026, a bill on labor dispute disqualification that changed how lockouts are treated for benefit eligibility, and a budget item providing $75,000 for actuarial support to the commission. The commission also discussed the 2025 work group on annual adjustments to weekly benefit amounts; staff reported that the work group did not complete its charge, and members agreed to revisit whether to reconstitute it at a future meeting. Delegate Martinez expressed support for continuing the work, and the chair said the issue would be taken up at the next meeting. Deputy Commissioner Joanna Darkus gave a detailed presentation on Virginia’s unemployment insurance system, including current claims data, eligibility rules, employer tax structure, benefit levels, trust fund solvency, fraud prevention, and customer service operations. She reported that Virginia’s unemployment rate remains low, weekly claims are modest, the current weekly benefit range is $160 to $478, and the trust fund balance factor is projected at 50.9 percent, near the threshold for additional employer charges. Members asked about the taxable wage base, trust fund solvency, the effect of benefit increases, fraud controls, and the planned paid family and medical leave program. VEC said it is implementing that program through regulations, staffing, IT procurement, public listening sessions, and consultation with other states. A public commenter from the Virginia Poverty Law Center urged the commission to strengthen state investment in unemployment insurance and warned that federal support is uncertain. The commission then adjourned without taking further action.

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• Hearing none, all those in favor of adopting the electronic meeting policy, please indicate your vote
• It's an indicator that we can still remain strong and have a strong, healthy trust fund.
• We appreciate the Office of the State Inspector General's review in the performance audit that was completed

Keywords: Commission on Unemployment Compensation, 976, house, all

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• The report contained findings resulting from the system's internal audit division performing reviews
• and desegregation, is very complicated, and I think I heard both representatives that were here indicate
• Payment by the bond trust fund is also indicated when applicable.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the prior meeting and then heard several audit-related reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports were scheduled for standing committees and the full Legislative Joint Audit Committee, with one requested report still in progress. The City, County, and Local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, reinstatement of turnback funds for entities that filed required reports, and action involving the town of Daisy, which was directed to repay misused street funds at 10% of general fund revenue annually. The education and state agencies reports included higher education audits and state agency findings, with some reports filed and others deferred to the February meeting for additional information or corrective-action details. The committee then took up a special audit of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Legislative Audit reported that the program, funded with $10 million in desegregation money plus a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, with 116 graduates, but found numerous eligibility and disbursement problems, including scholarships to ineligible students, excessive awards, improper documentation, and unclear disposition of some assets. Committee members questioned UALR representatives about oversight, staffing, and whether funds were properly used, and also heard from Philander Smith College about its limited role in verifying enrollment. Members expressed concern about the program’s results and the lack of detail on accountability, and the committee voted to table the report until the next meeting for further review and requested additional information, including the federal court order and more detail on expenditures and oversight. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual disposition report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 resulting in criminal charges and convictions, 39 still under review, 96 not charged, and others dismissed or pending; 20 convictions produced fines, restitution, and audit-cost orders, and bond trust fund claims were paid in some cases. Prosecutor Coordinator and Attorney General representatives explained that some referrals do not meet criminal standards, may lack intent, or are otherwise not prosecutable, and members asked for more standardized reporting, clearer explanations of why cases are not charged, and more information on restitution efforts. The committee discussed possible templates, training, and better coordination, then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12, 2026.

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• There are indications of fraudulent AI-generated healthcare records.
• That's an indication of an incentive structure to do what we're hearing about today.
• So maybe it is worth a little... performative anger. "Quote-unquote." To address properly.

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• are with With having public access in Irmingland now, we've recognized and had some incidents that indicate
• Do we have a minimum set of standards for anybody performing a transaction with state government?
• Srinivas indicated, there's a lot of work that needs to be done to bring them into the fold.

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• Recent studies have indicated that exposure to PFAS is both harmful to the health of firefighters as
• The issue at hand was that in the application, Black Mountain had indicated that they would do blasting
• We will learn throughout the next several months how our individual machines are performing in relation

Bills: SB1757, SB1758, SB1898, SB2050

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• Because of what you did and how you performed last session and the threats that you made against the
• from Texas Department of Public Safety regarding the use of adaptive brake lights in vehicles that indicate
• only engage in a rapid flashing mode during a heavy braking event from speeds above 31 MPH, which indicates

Bills: HB 535, HB 2120, HB 2822, HB 3243, HB 3457, HB 3544, HB 4089, HB 4192, HB 4669, HB 4868, HB 4955, HB 5253, HB 5669, SB 1371, SB 1919, SB 2001

Keywords: motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, traffic safety, municipality, criminal offense, pedestrian safety, traffic regulations, municipal law, bicycle regulations, motor vehicle passing, traffic law, municipalities, bicycle operation, traffic laws, municipal regulations, port commission, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, San Patricio County

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• still have inflation like other states do that's a national and global issue, but those markets have performed
• I've seen certainly the reports that indicate they're involved, but not an expert in that area.
• So as you indicated, we estimate the average cost of a new home could be increased by more than $10,000

Keywords: homeowners insurance, natural disasters, insurance costs, climate change, disaster preparedness, federal policies, bipartisan solutions

Summary: The meeting reviewed critical issues surrounding the rising costs and accessibility of homeowners insurance across the United States, particularly in light of increasing natural disasters linked to climate change. Members engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implications for families and the economy, citing significant increases in premiums and decreasing availability of policies in high-risk areas. Supervisor Peysko highlighted the direct impact of federal policies on local communities, emphasizing the growing burden on homeowners as they face skyrocketing insurance costs amidst a backdrop of environmental challenges and regulatory constraints. The committee expressed a unified call to action for bipartisan solutions, focusing on improving building codes and enhancing disaster preparedness measures.

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• filing claims on behalf of MnDOT and other state agencies against entities that make false claims, perform
• office has also won an additional $81 million for the state's tobacco fund, and a recent judgment indicates
• Attorney General, I would just note that we did indicate in our letter we do hope to have the Medicaid

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• When you receive government money to perform research, you have to wonder what the incentive is.
• recent successes in the treatment of Alzheimer's, while still quite limited... ...and early research indicates
• Your report indicated that the theory here, or one theory, is that you've got a monomer that can effectively

Bills: SB5, SJR3, SB 5, SJR 3

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules

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• For three years, extorting her, making her at the beck and call of he and his friends to perform for
• Studies indicate that over 50% of those individuals are hands-on offenders with 8 to 13 victims. each
• And in fact, now when you get into a new rental car, you know exactly where the indicators are.

Keywords: child safety, Big Tech, CSAM, legislation, online exploitation, bipartisan, social media

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.

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• and still live the they can um, perform and still live the life<00:20:57.840> that<00:20:58.080
• So if we had a number of those filing and a certain unemployment rate, that might indicate that there
• have indicated a worsening economy. economy. economy.
• <01:53:52.480> And<01:53:52.639> they'll as I'm indicating there is.
• And they'll as I'm indicating there is.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• One, performance measures.
• Most automakers establish performance measures for dealers based on previous sales.
• One, performance measures.
• Most automakers establish performance measures for dealers based on previous sales.
• We also remove the requirement that a home health agency use a direct employee to perform admissions,

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1422 on unmanned aircraft systems. The bill increases penalties for flying drones over critical infrastructure, prohibits drones equipped with weapons or explosives, creates a first-degree felony for drones carrying a weapon of mass destruction, and includes a law enforcement exception. A lay-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo warning against the use of force to shoot down drones was debated but failed, and the bill was then reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SB 846 addressing notary public fraud in immigration-related services, SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions for school transportation, SB 922 on employment agreements including non-compete and garden leave provisions, and SB 1820 on motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer relations, covering performance measures, retaliation, and franchise termination standards. Several bills focused on education, health care, and disability issues. SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, would require disability history and awareness instruction across grade levels; it drew emotional testimony from the bill sponsor, family members, and supporters, and was reported favorably. SB 998 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to certify deaths and file death certificates in hospice settings under physician protocol, and SB 1412 would modernize home health agency rules by expanding administrative flexibility and contract service use; both passed. SB 1736 would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities, and it was also reported favorably. The committee also advanced several regulatory and court-related measures. SB 1650 expands Florida’s vexatious litigant law, including allowing designation based on conduct in a single case and extending the look-back period, while SB 1652 creates a public records exemption for certain stricken non-criminal court filings; both were approved. SB 1076 on roofing contractors was amended to require continuing education for roof-to-wall connections and then passed, and SB 1078 on fire prevention was amended with stakeholder-agreed language before being reported favorably. SB 1080 on local government land regulations, after multiple amendments and significant debate over agricultural enclaves and local control, was also approved. Other major measures included SB 818 on utility relocation, which creates a relocation fund funded by a portion of communications services tax revenue and was supported by multiple industry and local-government groups after a compromise amendment; SB 868 on social media use by minors, which would require a decryption mechanism for law enforcement access under subpoena and prohibit disappearing messages for minors, remained under discussion as the transcript ended. The committee also heard SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers against the City of Gainesville, and reported it favorably after testimony that the city would pay the settlement amount.

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• <01:46:17.440> this this award-winning performance this this award-winning performance this
• So if it’s a hair stylist, for instance, they could put a sign at their station indicating that they’
• ,<02:33:20.880> but proactive and not just performative, but proactive and not just performative
• ensures $300,000 to support performing artists and performing arts events across our state.
• c> arts performing artists and performing arts performing artists and performing arts events<04:53

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• If you look hard enough, you may be able to find some studies that indicate positive impacts.
• studies that indicate positive impacts. studies that indicate positive impacts.
• Uh she had indicated that was up here.
• Uh she had indicated that the<01:33:41.600> states<01:33:42.000> that<01:33:42.400>
• >> was the organization still performing >> was the organization still performing these

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And so the entire budget is now done as a lump sum and all of the management services are performed by
• <00:10:01.040> Um<00:10:01.839> and services are performed by Jbar.
• Um and services are performed by Jbar.
• license<00:22:51.440> both As indicated therein, we license both As indicated therein,
• :43:08.240> legal<02:43:08.560> services performing some of these legal services performing

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 409, 22 January, 2026; 1:30 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission, which requested level funding. PJ Lindsay reported the agency granted 29 new auctioneer applications and 9 new firm applications, received 3 complaints, resolved 1, signed 1 consent order, and issued 1 suspension. Members questioned the commission about its cash balance, reserve levels, and a large variance between prior spending and the FY26 request; staff explained the difference was tied to technology and contractual costs, including planned computer system updates and out-of-state conference travel for board members. The commission also noted that auctioneering oversight is important because an estimated $4.5 billion will flow through Mississippi escrow accounts in 2025. The Board of Optometry then presented its budget and organizational changes. Board leaders said the board had transitioned away from a state employee model to a management company arrangement with JBAR/Cornerstone, which they said saved about $43,000 and improved service and efficiency. They described the creation of a licensing database and a new back-end system, and said the board was generally seeking level funding with a small increase for computer equipment tied to the new system. Committee members asked about the impact on PERS contributions, the former employee’s retirement, the board’s cash balance, lease arrangements, and whether licensees had complained; the board said the change required legislative approval, the former employee retired, the cash balance was about $399,900, and service complaints had decreased. The Mississippi Board of Licensure for Engineers and Surveyors reported a busy FY2025, including moving most licensure applications online, accepting supporting documents by email, expanding K-12 and college outreach, hosting student interns, visiting ABET-accredited schools, decoupling the surveyor exam registration process, and awarding about $400,000 in grants to engineering programs. The board said it licenses about 15,000 engineers and surveyors plus 8,500 interns, with most registrants from out of state, and that its fees are among the lowest nationally. For the budget, the board requested level funding overall but also sought a new investigator position, 5% salary progressions, increased travel funding for national meetings and STEM outreach, more contractual money for internships and IT modifications, additional supplies, and restoration of a $600,000 grant program that is funded every other year to support university and community college engineering and surveying programs. The board said its operations are supported by fees and that its cash balance is about $1.6 million.

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• Making a request to a government entity for data is not like performing a Google search.
• on the data is the method that performed on the data is the method that an<00:37:42.160> auditor<
• Recent reporting also indicates that some iteration of this technology may have been released to state
• Recent<00:41:25.200> reporting<00:41:25.680> also<00:41:26.000> indicates<00:41:
• 26.640> that Recent reporting also indicates that Recent reporting also indicates that some<00

Keywords: 1183, house