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• Florida school safety efforts by improving training standards and ensuring campus security measures are
• The bill aligns school security Guard training with guardian program requirements, ensuring all personnel
• I would submit that it's not because that would be that would definitely be a serious safety and security
• School school security guard special or Burgess.
• 14, 70 requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to maintain a list of certified school security

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Thank you everybody for being here the time is now 1240 the House Committee on Homeland Security Public
• House Bill 33 would build upon current school safety. measures by implementing security guidelines reviewed
• A permanent residence issued a. social security number there's no way to differentiate on that card okay
• And last session, this bill passed out of Homeland Security. and passed the floor, died in the Senate
• We're not just somebody's gotten the basic four hours from the Texas. and security course that as we

Bills: HB33, HB298, HB 1024, HB 1234, HB 1261, HB1696, HB298

Keywords: electronic monitoring, parole supervision, law enforcement, warrant execution, public safety, handgun license, judgment evaluation, medical advisory board, application denial, gun law procedures, abandoned property, unclaimed property, disposition, handgun, driver's license, commercial driver's license, weapon carry, gun rights, Texas legislature, legislative attendance

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• benefits side, if we were talking about SSI, there's a process that involves the Federal Social Security
• Our organization urges you to consider this bill to strengthen the safety and security of all children
• caregivers to be designated as a representative payee for federal benefits such as supplemental security
• medically tailored meals and medical prescriptions to individuals who experience especially food security
• Um, transportation, housing security, and childcare.

Bills: HB 26, HB 140, HB 141, HB 142, HB 215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• We started our storm secure plan back then, hardening our grid.
• So we began our Storm Secure Underground Program pilot, which was a Public Service Commission-approved
• We began our Storm Secure Underground Program pilot, which was a Public Service Commission-approved pilot
• A little bit about the underground program: the Storm Secure Underground Program continues to perform
• As I mentioned, that was implemented in 2018 as a pilot and is now formally part of our Storm Secure

Summary: The committee met to hear invited presentations on storm recovery and storm protection from the Florida Public Service Commission, Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, Tampa Electric, Chesapeake Utilities, and the Office of Public Counsel. The PSC reviewed the history of storm restoration financing and utility hardening efforts after major storms such as Hurricane Andrew, the 2004-05 hurricane seasons, Irma, and Michael, explaining storm reserve funds, storm recovery bonds, and the current three-year storm protection plan process. The commission’s role in approving plans and later reviewing prudence of actual costs was emphasized, along with the types of work included in the plans such as vegetation management, pole replacement, undergrounding, feeder hardening, and substation flood protection. The utilities described their own storm-hardening investments and recent storm performance. FPL said it has spent about $4.9 billion on storm protection and recovery-related efforts, highlighted improved restoration times during Helene and Milton, and said it is expanding undergrounding, feeder hardening, and smart-grid technology. Duke Energy reported more than 40,000 hardened poles and structures since 2021, major gains from self-healing grid technology, and faster restoration during recent storms. Tampa Electric described a roughly $200 million annual storm protection effort, including vegetation management, undergrounding, substation hardening, and new storm surge protections, and Chesapeake Utilities discussed its smaller-scale hardening program, vegetation work, pole replacement, and rapid restoration after Helene in Nassau County. Committee members asked about how utilities prioritize neighborhoods for lateral hardening, whether maps of planned projects could be shared, how much each utility has spent on undergrounding and hardening, and how reliability comparisons are normalized against the national average. Public Counsel Walt Trierweiler argued that storm recovery and hardening costs fall too heavily on investor-owned utility customers, said the current framework lacks a meaningful cost-benefit or prudence check at the planning stage, and urged broader sharing of storm costs because the benefits extend to the whole state. Senators also discussed whether the commission can review the reasonableness of approved programs and whether future reports or recommendations from Public Counsel would be helpful. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• We're an independent non-profit founded 30 years ago to secure the fundamental right to privacy.
• They have some, in their agreement process, they do provide earnest money to secure the deal.
• Okay, so basically they are our national security.
• I feel that the work they do is essential to the security of our country.
• You know, things that are very important for national security, which is true in this case.

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• TWO THIRDS OF THAT BUDGET IS SECURITY AND INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS WHICH IS ALL THE PRISONS AND ANNEXES
• NEXT WE HAVE CRITICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT, 12 MILLION OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS.
• VARIETY OF CRIME AREAS, EVERYTHING FROM VIOLENT CRIME TO PUBLIC INTEGRITY, DRUG CRIME, DOMESTIC SECURITY
• A LITTLE OVER 1000 NOT SECURE AND THE REST IN A HIGH RISK AND MAXIMUM BEDS SO THOSE ARE OUR HIGH END
• SO CHALLENGES GOING FORWARD, SECURITY STAFFING IS OFF.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We do have full name, date of birth, social security number.
• ankle monitors would secure these inmates.
• That does not make somebody secure.
• But in my observation, Bismarck Transition Center is more secure than MRCC.
• security?

Keywords: 908, all

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• For the safety, security, and comfort of all attendees, please note the following guidelines.
• Finally, it strengthens election security by repealing outdated authority for the Office to license the
• by repealing outdated authority security by repealing outdated authority for<00:08:36.400> office
• It makes sense for many reasons,<00:15:19.839> better<00:15:20.160> security, reasons,
• better security, reasons, better security, efficiency,<00:15:22.760> accommodation<00:15:23.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You have in your packets a letter from our Chief Information Security Officer, so I won't repeat all
• <00:44:56.200> Officer, our Chief Information Security Officer, our Chief Information Security
• Um, this really is national security on a digital level.
• on a a digital sa- national security on a a digital level.<00:48:21.720> Um<00:48:22.360>
• of our state and each and every security of our state and each and every citizen.<00:48:50.360> And

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• The governor has a security detail. His family has a security detail.
• The governor has a driver, maybe part of the security detail.
• The court system and security also cost the county.
• Court systems and security also cost the county, as well as the Department of Health.
• . ...like the jail, known as corrections, judicial security, animal control, some of those services we

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• Secure the chambers.
• Secure the chambers. All unauthorized persons will please leave the chamber.
• Members, Senate Bill 98 proposes several changes to the state's securities regulations.
• It updates the filing obligations for security issuers under the Florida Invest Local Exemption Law,
• storage, where if you, Senator Jones, were on a social media platform, you could use secure storage

Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to the special order calendar and took up a long series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills before final passage. Among the measures approved were bills creating an expedited DNA testing grant program for local law enforcement, adding aggravating factors in capital cases involving gatherings for religious, school, or government activities, requiring state health coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients, authorizing indemnification for commuter rail providers, prohibiting abandonment of migrant vessels in Florida waters, and creating new specialty license plates. The Senate also passed bills on Alzheimer’s awareness, relocating the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter schools, sex offender registration, utility worker protections, juvenile justice, student mental health reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School, school readiness, sexual images involving children, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county property appraiser employees. Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and Brownfields. Debate was especially extensive on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered but failed 13-23 after arguments over election-related communications and the scope of existing law. The certified recovery residences bill also drew notable debate, with supporters emphasizing housing as essential to recovery and opponents raising concerns about implementation and local control. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew dissenting votes, including the capital aggravating factors bill, charter schools, and the Office of Faith and Community measure.

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• When staff attempted to utilize our only distress signal, it failed to reach our on-site security.
• By the time security was notified overhead and responded approximately nine minutes later, one nurse
• on-site security.
• By the time security on-site security.
• By the time security was<00:34:06.559> no<00:34:07.120> not<00:34:07.120> notified

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• intentionally a small addition meant to cover such unexpected costs as design changes required to secure
• intentionally a small addition meant to cover such unexpected costs as design changes required to secure
• intentionally a small addition meant to cover such unexpected costs as design changes required to secure
• ,<00:38:19.119> resilient,<00:38:19.440> and grids, enabling a secure, resilient, and
• grids, enabling a secure, resilient, and carbon-f<00:38:19.920> free<00:38:20.079> electric

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I also worked for the Metropolitan Economic Development Agency, securing funding for their loan portfolio
• via Urban and increase food security via Urban and small<00:12:29.880> rural<00:12:30.279>
• We're in at $1.2 million, so we have a very secure position there.
• I mean, that's security. And so that would be a strong recommendation.
• right up front I mean that's security right up front I mean that's security and<01:03:10.000>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• After Go Live, the agency will be responsible for providing ongoing level one system support and security
• It's important that the integrity of the drawing is safe and securely done.
• It's a lot of money for cyber security.
• It's in securing the full $900 million for port capital investment.
• So basically. using their bodies to secure somewhere to stay.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• They require IT security program requirements.
• They they security program requirements.
• And some blur the lines into securities.
• > are considered securities like are considered securities like tokenized,<01:08:02.160> money
• <01:56:07.440> tokenization next step in securization tokenization next step in securization

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call and introductions of commission members and guests, followed by approval of the agenda and a motion to approve the February 10 minutes with a correction clarifying that one quoted statement was misattributed. The commission then moved into presentations. The main presentation came from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on implementation of the federal GENIUS Act for stablecoins. The speaker reviewed the OCC’s recent 367-page proposed rule, noting it raises many open questions and design choices for states, and discussed expected upcoming rulemaking from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury. The presentation focused on six areas: permissible issuer activities, reserve assets and redemption, risk management and supervision, treatment of state-qualified issuers, capital/operational backstops, and foreign issuers. It also flagged unresolved issues around Bank Secrecy Act/AML requirements and the meaning of “digital asset service provider” activities. A substantial portion of the discussion addressed yield restrictions, with the presenter explaining the OCC’s broad definition of yield and its rebuttable presumption against issuer-affiliated or related third-party yield arrangements. The speaker said this likely forecloses many existing white-label structures but leaves some room for third-party payments depending on distance from the issuer, and noted ongoing Senate debate over similar provisions. The presentation also covered reserve valuation, liquidity and diversification requirements, redemption timing, and supervisory expectations such as third-party oversight, IT security, exam cycles, and reporting. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended minutes.

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• <01:14:03.199> Oh, The Department of Homeland Security.
• Oh, The Department of Homeland Security.
• , the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Homeland Security, the<01:14:31.520>
• So unlike with Homeland Security, with ATF, with some other agency that is on the top of my head right
• ,<01:30:57.600> with So unlike with Homeland Security, with So unlike with Homeland Security

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:26:40.279> Act 4D or part D of the Social Security Act 4D or part D of the Social Security
• <00:39:28.400> treatment 621 and that is our secure treatment 621 and that is our secure treatment
• secure secure setting<00:55:04.160> so<00:55:04.720> just<00:55:04.880> to<00:55
• human resources accounting security human resources accounting security Communications<01:29:16.119
• Security is provided in partnership with the County Sheriff's Department, which provides security primarily

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with committee process reminders from the chair, including rules for questioning witnesses, time limits for testimony, and how motions and committee reports are handled. The chair also discussed the committee’s history, emphasized a cooperative approach with agencies and the Judiciary, and noted that a special committee on the Family Division of Circuit Court had previously done useful work; he said a new subcommittee could be appointed later to continue looking at judicial-system issues. He also mentioned that the Speaker’s office was expected to name members to the DHHS oversight committee by Friday at 1. The substantive presentation was from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Bureau of Child Support Services. Attorney John Williams introduced the bureau team, and Bureau Chief Lisa Dekowski described the program’s mission: encouraging responsible parenting, family self-sufficiency, and child well-being by locating parents, establishing paternity, setting or modifying support orders, and enforcing court-ordered child and medical support. She said the bureau operates statewide under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, works with courts, employers, and other partners, and serves both in-state and out-of-state cases, with some international and tribal coordination. She also cited program scale, saying the bureau dispersed about $76 million to families in New Hampshire in fiscal year 2023 and that most collections go directly to families. Members asked about enforcement tools, especially passport denial. In response to a question about a case involving a very small shortfall, the bureau said the federal passport-denial threshold is $2,500 in arrears, not a few cents, and that denial remains in place until the balance is resolved or an arrangement is made with the agency, with hardship factors potentially considered. The bureau also explained that either parent can apply for services when a child support order exists and that the bureau can help initiate income withholding orders. No votes or formal actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• IT APPEARS THAT UTHMEIER HAD A SIMILAR CONVERSATION WITH SECURE FLORIDA’S FUTURES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• BETWEEN OCTOBER 17th AND OCTOBER 29th SECURE FLORIDA FUTURE AN ARM OF THE FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
• SIMPLY PUT THERE IS NO QUESTION THESE ARE MEDICAID FUNDS SECURED BY THE GOVERNOR'S CHIEF OF STAFF THROUGH

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• The superintendent of security grants.
• the cyber security the cyber security component<03:09:22.479> that<03:09:22.720> was
• And so I think that security projects.
• Well, that could be at Security.
• This is security card access software.

Keywords: 916, all