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• example, holding bad actors accountable for using AI tools and closing gaps in criminal and civil code
• that those users of AI, if they're bad actors using it for bad purposes and running afoul of criminal code
• The best place is to be able to say, where are there gaps in criminal and civil code that AI has opened
• I think it actually adds a more robust piece to the renewable part because we talk in the next section
• The water usage is significantly lower, even in the smaller reactors that do use some sort of water-based

Bills: HB2452, HB2592

Keywords: comprehensive plans, county governance, data centers, zoning, state regulations, land use, energy production, infrastructure, environmental impact, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all

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• The statute will now refer to armed forces as defined in Section 250.01.
• Why did you remove Section 7? Section 7?
• You would agree with now taking out Section 7, correct? You’re recognizing.
• Our best memories, as a family, and our best memories with Lucy are out on the water.
• There are more boats on the water than ever before, and with them, more distractions.

Summary: The committee met and took up several criminal justice, public safety, and boating measures. It first heard SB 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, which would create mental health diversion options for eligible misdemeanor and felony defendants, expand mental health and substance abuse grant uses, require evaluations and treatment recommendations in certain cases, add Hillsborough County to a forensic diversion pilot list, and create a behavioral health data repository. After adopting a technical amendment, the bill received strong support from NAMI Florida, family advocates, sheriffs, and the Murphy family, and was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee also approved SB 86, expanding peer support programs for certain law enforcement support personnel, and SB 472, allowing inmates who complete approved education in correctional facilities to receive credit toward professional licensure requirements. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably without opposition. SB 276, which increases penalties for unlawfully sheltering or aiding an unmarried minor and creates a defense for actions taken to protect a minor from danger, drew questions about runaway youth, LGBTQ youth, and the scope of the defense; the sponsor said he was open to further amendment, and the bill passed favorably. Members then approved SB 402, updating the unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia statute to reference the armed forces by definition rather than by branch. SB 490, as amended, would let law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers carry concealed off duty and exempt law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and active military service members from the three-day waiting period for rifle and shotgun purchases; it passed 8-1 after debate over the waiting period and equal treatment concerns. Finally, the committee passed SB 628, Lucy’s Law, to strengthen boating safety and penalties, after adopting an amendment that removed proposed changes to warrantless blood draws and boating education requirements; the bill was supported by the family of Lucy Fernandez and passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

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• in the wrong um object code. in the wrong um object code.
• section ANI section, which is 6006. section ANI section, which is 6006.
• section 006? section 006?
• Water Revolving Fund. Water Revolving Fund. All<03:11:06.120> right.
• It's Drinking Water Revolving Fund. Water Revolving Fund. Unit 131.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Water is real key.
• <00:04:53.120> Water especially with water development.
• Water especially with water development. Water is<00:04:53.600> real<00:04:53.840> key.
• them on a couple projects besides water them on a couple projects besides water uh<00:05:28.800>
• So those are people operations section.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So my approach is going to be to meet with the section heads in each of those sections, understand the
• I think that your position is that section 2 of the Voting Rights Act requires actual discrimination.
• Is that your view of section two? Voting Rights Act? I would say to generalize, yes it is.
• Constitutional, specifically Section 4A, which effectively renders Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
• I was referring to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Allen.

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.

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• And as you'll see in the amended bill, section two is contingent upon revenues being greater than plan
• I saw you first, then Senator Waters, and I think I saw some other hands go up over here.
• There's a committee amendment to delete section two, renumber section three to section two.
• Senator Waters, you had a question. Yeah. Thank you. A question for you, Senator Bzel.
• >> Senator Waters, you had a question. >> Senator Waters, you had a question.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• can track down the Drone in sections can track down the Drone in North<00:05:13.840> Carolina
• addition to amending the HRS HRS section addition to amending the HRS HRS section 1996-2<00:37:09.680
• <00:37:11.680> 291 1996-2 um also amending HRS section 291 1996-2 um also amending HRS section
• There are such things as water concerns, there are ocean concerns, there are air concerns.
• about it there are such things as water about it there are such things as water concerns<00:47:45.960

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 282 would increase penalties for using an uncrewed aircraft, or drone, in the commission of a felony. The Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney strongly supported the bill, saying drones are being used to facilitate crimes such as burglaries, sex offender registration violations, and even murders, and that the measure would create a stronger deterrent and address sentencing issues. Members discussed how drone use could be investigated and noted that a prior Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses Act already covers a range of drone-related offenses. Testimony also included support from a Kauaʻi County Council member and the Office of the Public Defender, and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved on. The committee also heard SB 1032 on campaign finance, which would amend restrictions on foreign nationals and foreign corporations making contributions and expenditures. Testimony was listed in support from labor, civic, and advocacy groups, with some opposition, but the measure was not debated further in the portion provided. SB 1160, a consumer protection bill on ticket resale, drew support from venues and event groups and opposition from the Chamber of Progress, which argued the bill should target scalpers and deceptive practices rather than legitimate resale platforms. The Attorney General suggested an amendment to limit the bill’s scope to Hawaiʻi events, citing Commerce Clause concerns. On SB 344, requiring skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, the Department of Transportation, Honolulu Police Department, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported the measure. SB 106, which would let pedestrians cross outside marked crosswalks when a reasonably careful pedestrian would see no immediate danger, drew mixed testimony: public health and equity advocates supported it as a safety and anti-profiling measure, while others opposed it, warning it could increase danger on wider, faster roads. Committee members questioned whether Hawaiʻi’s current law is more dangerous because pedestrians must step into the roadway before drivers are required to stop, and the discussion continued at length without a final vote in the excerpt. The committee also heard SB 10009 on accessible parking fines, with DCAB and DAGS supporting the intent; a member asked that any new fine revenue go to the state parking revolving fund. SB 820, shortening the vehicle title transfer deadline from 30 days to 14 days, drew opposition from the Public Defender and Honolulu Customer Services, who said the current deadline is reasonable and the bill did not clearly solve a problem. Later measures included SB 1095 on license plate decal restrictions, SB 215 on towing and immobilization fees, and SB 1117 on electric mobility rebates and age/helmet rules, which received support from transportation and safety groups, though the transcript cuts off before any final actions or votes on those bills.

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• In Section 3002.109, you addressed the issue of jurisdiction.
• In Section 3002.109, you address the issue of jurisdiction.
• In Section 3002.109, you addressed the issue of jurisdiction.
• In Section 3002.109, you address the issue of jurisdiction.
• Paragraph 8 also strikes Section 9 of the committee substitute.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and then handled several procedural matters, including a failed motion to excuse Senator Johnson’s absence after a roll-call vote. The chamber also postponed the reading and referral of bills until later in the calendar and adopted motions allowing the Education K-16 Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. The Senate then recessed until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. The main floor action centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 9, which lowers the voter-approval tax rate for certain cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5% for maintenance and operations. Senator Bettencourt argued the bill would slow local property tax growth and align city and county limits more closely with school district limits, while Senators Hinojosa and Menendez raised concerns about reduced local revenue, public safety funding, and the short time for cities to assess the impact. The Senate suspended the regular order, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the constitutional three-day rule, and finally passed SB 9, with a clarification later entered that the final passage vote was 18-3. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which sets state policy for the use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex and creates enforcement mechanisms for state agencies and political subdivisions. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect women and children in restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and schools, while opponents questioned the scope, enforcement, civil penalties, and possible conflicts with federal law and local control. After extensive questioning, the chamber adopted a clarifying amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed SB 7 by a vote of 19-2. Finally, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15, which addresses deed fraud and real property theft by tightening recording requirements for certain property documents and creating new criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud. Senator Hinojosa explained that the bill combined civil and criminal provisions, added photo ID requirements for in-person filings, and included restitution and enhanced penalties for certain victims and properties; a floor amendment made cleanup changes, removed a training mandate, and clarified that electronic and mail filings were not affected. The Senate adopted the amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and passed SB 15 unanimously, 21-0.

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• Water. It was the D.C.
• Water, that is different from—if that's correct. >> Completely different.
• Water. It was the D.C.
• Water, that is different from—if that's correct. >> Completely different.
• definitely the DC water is an issue. definitely the DC water is an issue. believe<01:06:54.400><

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, quorum call, and several introductions recognizing guests, including Reverend Jennifer Carsner and her daughter, President Kirk Schmoke, representatives from Maryland independent colleges and universities, students from Stevenson University, Howard and Anne Arundel counties, Washington College, a constituent, and the Greater Washington, D.C.-Maryland chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The chamber also adopted a resolution honoring Damatha Catholic High School for winning the 2025 WCAC football championship and another recognizing the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously after brief remarks and roll calls. The Senate then took up executive nominations, separating nominee 16 from the main report. The chamber voted 42 in favor on the remaining nominations and then 42 in favor on nominee 16, giving all nominees the Senate’s advice and consent. On third reading, the Senate passed several bills, including SB 46, SB 25, SB 58, SB 163, SB 170, SB 188, SB 247, SB 356, and SB 379, with recorded affirmative votes ranging from 36 to 42. These measures covered topics such as veterans cemeteries, tax credits and tax modifications, education funding, transportation revenue bonds, biotechnology incentives, a stillborn child tax credit, and recovery residence grant funding. The chamber also advanced numerous second-reading bills, generally adopting committee reports and amendments without objection. Among the measures discussed were collective bargaining for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission police officers; adoption of the 2022 Uniform Commercial Code amendments for controllable electronic records; cemetery sale and transfer oversight; an additional license for electronic smoking devices; collective bargaining for Baltimore County Public Library supervisory employees; payroll processor exemptions under the Money Transmission Act; scalp cooling coverage for chemotherapy patients; orthoses and prostheses coverage under health and Medicaid plans; an online database of elevator inspection certificates; service animal program disqualification standards; extension of the State Board of Environmental Health Specialists; disclosure of lapsed professional liability insurance for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and nurse midwives; and revisions to massage therapy licensure rules. Most reports were favorable, with several technical or substantive amendments adopted and bills ordered printed for third reading. A notable policy discussion occurred on SB 56, which would allow the Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center to share individual-level student and workforce data with a third-party data center for multi-state reporting. The sponsor explained the bill as a way to compare Maryland outcomes with other states while using data-sharing agreements and oversight to protect privacy; a minority whip raised concerns about the type of third-party data center and whether the practice was new. The sponsor said the bill was intended to formalize and safeguard data sharing, and noted a technical amendment would be offered to correct the amendment language.

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• That's under, I believe, Section 4 of the GAO's auditing report.
• Section 4 of the GAO's auditing report.
• You said change order delay section of high-speed rail. Change order.
• The change order delay section of high-speed rail? No, I don't believe so.
• So the high road training partnerships are defined in the California Unemployment Insurance Code Section

Summary: The committee first heard a DMV budget presentation on the state-to-state verification system required for Real ID compliance and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) modernization project. DMV officials said the state-to-state system is a pointer-based exchange used when a person applies for a license in another state, with only limited identifying data shared initially and the full driver history sent only after a qualified request. Members raised concerns about privacy, possible misuse by other states or federal actors, notification to Californians, hacking, and whether California could detect or stop abusive access. DMV said it can monitor requests, see patterns of access, work with AAMVA and legal counsel, and seek to block or challenge misuse; LAO said California is in a difficult position and should consider guardrails rather than opt out. On DXP, DMV said the project is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is expected by the end of calendar year 2026, and the full system should be finished by fiscal year 2028-29, with phased rollout and reappropriated funding to keep costs controlled. The committee then heard from the California High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General on a trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a framework for retaining and disclosing work papers, and the proposed trailer bill would create that framework while also adding authority to hire needed classifications and purchase goods and services. He also said the office needs a clearer statutory definition of “proposed agreements” and notice when the High-Speed Rail Authority is reviewing them, so the office can review contracts and related agreements effectively. LAO raised no concerns with the trailer bill language, and Finance said any amendments would come in the May revision. Members debated the scope of confidentiality in the Inspector General proposal, especially whether reports could be held confidential when they identify weaknesses in fraud controls, security, or other vulnerabilities. The Inspector General said confidentiality would be temporary, tied to articulating the risk, reassessing it every 120 days, and releasing the report once the risk is no longer substantial; he also said the office had already published reports at its discretion and had found at least one procurement violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract. Several members pressed for stronger transparency and suggested time limits or broader disclosure, while others argued the bill would improve oversight and make the Inspector General’s authority clearer. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the item was left for further work on the trailer bill and AB 1608 language.

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• That's under, I believe, Section 4 of the GAO's auditing report.
• Section 4 of the GAO's auditing report.
• You said change order delay section of high-speed rail. Change order.
• The change order delay section of high-speed rail? No, I don't believe so.
• So the high road training partnerships are defined in the California Unemployment Insurance Code Section

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• pull the water level down and drive water towards your well.
• Under Chapter 36 of the Water Code, an affected person can request an inquiry into a GCD again for specific
• TCEQ and public water systems monitor drinking water to ensure drinking water quality standards are met
• The authority for the program is found in Chapter 26 of the Water Code, and the geology of the Edwards
• It includes water use data from the water use survey. It includes water budget information.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I would say the same of any other presumptions that exist in the criminal code or criminal law.
• IN THE WATER BECAUSE HE WAS TRYING TO GET TO A PROBLEM, TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
• BEFORE WE WADE INTO WATERS WHERE WE ARE PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW.
• WE TALK ABOUT THE SECTION RELATED TO DUTIES TO IMMIGRATION DETAINERS.
• YOU CARRIED A LOT OF THAT WATER FOR ME.

Keywords: immigration enforcement, unauthorized alien entry, death penalty, capital felonies, 287G agreements, in-state tuition, undocumented students, DACA, TPS, Venezuelan immigrants, law enforcement funding, immigration detention, federal preemption, equal protection, constitutional challenges, immigration status determination, school resource officers, conscientious objection, clergy protection, teacher protection

Summary: The Florida House passed two immigration enforcement bills during a special session. Senate Bill 4C creates new state offenses for unauthorized alien entry/reentry into Florida and mandates the death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies. Senate Bill 2C establishes a state immigration enforcement board, provides $300+ million for local law enforcement immigration cooperation, creates a $1,000 bonus program for officers participating in federal immigration enforcement, and repeals in-state tuition for undocumented students effective July 1, 2025. Multiple amendments were proposed but failed, including protections for Venezuelan TPS holders, DACA recipients, students in critical professions, and conscientious objection provisions for clergy and teachers. Debate included constitutional concerns about federal preemption, equal protection violations, and mandatory death penalty provisions. The session also included a memorial urging DHS to provide 287G agreement training opportunities.

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• whose water rates and sewer rates are very high.
• The water rights are there, but they're working hard to try to actually get the development there and
• And has there been any concern raised about the use of our scarce water source and other resources for
• To use your time well, I plan to split my remarks into about three sections.
• Things like smart plant watering systems.

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• the things I have is in like sections the things I have is in like sections 9.1 9.1 9.1 to<00:04
• Chair, I will let my testifier carry the water from here.
• carry the water from here. carry the water from here.
• He said he does not know how you assign a dollar value to clean water or clean air.
• He said he does not know how you assign a dollar value to clean water or clean air.

Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

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• Building codes are frozen. This is not the time to roll back building codes. Thank you. Thank you.
• So instead of requiring chargers that look like this, the code or this, the code requires simply outlets
• Building codes are frozen. This is not the time to roll back building codes. Thank you. Thank you.
• But Sections 3 and 4, the sections that we're not, with the chair's approval, accepting, is to give cities
• State code change right before we did the building code moratorium freeze, by the way, which we had negotiated

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , water purification, and impending water shortfall in the state of Texas as well.
• Own your water.
• Expand the capacity to generate more water from desalination, to desalinate more water at a time, and
• As strong science on water availability, recharging, and projection is often lacking, water resources
• This section covers funding changes, which I'll cover in more detail in the next section.

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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• Section one. it.<00:29:36.799> Section<00:29:37.200> one.
• bodies, public water bodies.
• bodies, public water bodies.
• bodies, public water bodies.
• the summertime may not be on the water. the summertime may not be on the water.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• state like Massachusetts, This Section 2 would cost $155 million per year.
• Well, why does it do a stop per repair completion of a section? Let's say it's five steps.
• I will talk about Section 1.
• And the reason to ask is because, as we know, it's a big country and I live by salt water.
• I live by salt water, so corrosion issues are unique in my world.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure heard testimony on a wide range of bills involving consumer protection, auto regulation, alcohol licenses, and professional licensure. A major focus was legislation to require a one-hour domestic violence awareness training for salon and cosmetology licensees (H.323/S.200), supported by District Attorney Marion Ryan, law enforcement, and a salon industry witness who described the program’s value in identifying and helping victims. The committee also heard strong support from the Attorney General’s office for auto consumer protection legislation (S.228/H.379) that would expand used-car warranty protections, extend the Lemon Law return period to seven days after receipt of the vehicle, raise the mileage cap to 200,000 miles, and increase dealer surety bonds to $50,000. Independent dealers opposed those changes, arguing they would burden small businesses and that dealer education, not expanded liability, was the better solution. The committee also took testimony on bills related to vehicle financial products and repair information. A trade association supported GAP waiver legislation (H.4188/S.281), saying it would create clear consumer protections and standard disclosures. On right-to-repair and heavy-duty vehicle service information (S.266), engine and truck manufacturers supported an exemption for commercial vehicles, while others argued that releasing service data to the general public could create safety, cybersecurity, and emissions risks. The committee then heard extensive testimony on auto dealer franchise and warranty reimbursement legislation (S.201/H.406), with dealer groups supporting changes to warranty labor reimbursement and manufacturer groups opposing them as costly and unnecessary. Manufacturers from GM, Volvo, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and others said their current time-study and appeals processes already compensate dealers fairly and that the bill would raise costs for consumers. In addition, the committee heard testimony on H.333, which would move auto damage appraiser licensing from the Division of Insurance to the Division of Occupational Licensure. Collision repair advocates supported the change, saying the current board structure leads to repeated dismissals of complaints and lacks accountability, while emphasizing that the bill is intended to protect consumers and ensure proper repair reimbursement. The hearing also included testimony in support of a local alcohol license petition for Westwood and a separate local alcohol measure for a town grant license. At the end of the hearing, the chairs announced that all docketed bills had been heard, noted that a joint poll would be held on H.4184, and the committee voted to adjourn by voice vote.

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• THE BILL REVISES THE POSSESSION OF LOAD ALTERED IMAGES OF MINORS TO A SEPARATE SECTION OF LAW TO ENSURE
• IT'S A FEASIBLE STUDY ALLOWING A UNIQUE PIN NUMBER OR CODE WORD TO PAIR WITH UNIQUELY GENERATED PHONE
• AND AGGRAVATED ANIMAL CRUELTY IS A THIRD DEGREE FELONY ON THE CRIMINAL PUNISHMENT CODE SCORESHEET.
• MAYBE THAT WHOLE SECTION COULD BE MORE SPECIFIC THAN JUST REASONABLE FORCE.
• ALEXANDRIA CRONIN, FLORIDA SECTION OF THE AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION WAIVING IN SUPPORT, RYAN MATTHEWS

Keywords: 999, senate, all