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• By your vote, SB 1512 was reported favorably. By your vote, SB 1512 was reported favorably.
• By your vote, SB 674 is reported favorably. Thank you. By your vote, SB 674 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, SB 100 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, CS for SB 750 is reported favorably.
• SB 482 is reported unfavorable. SB 482 is reported unfavorable. Motion for reconsideration is up.

Summary: The committee took up several claims bills first and reported both favorably without debate. SB 20, relating to relief of J.N., a minor, would pay the remaining $400,000 of a $600,000 settlement after an 11-year-old was injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk with a known defect; SB 14, relating to the estate of Pineal Januier, would authorize payment of the remaining $1.7 million of a $2 million settlement after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. Both bills were supported by the sponsors and the Senate Special Master’s favorable recommendations, and both passed on roll call votes. The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, SB 1512, both by Senator Avila, which would create a new property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead residential property for more than six months in order to encourage more affordable rental housing. Local governments, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, impacts on public safety and services, and uncertainty for local budgets; several senators also questioned whether landlords would pass savings on to renters and whether the measure would worsen density and parking issues. Despite the opposition, both measures were reported favorably after the sponsor said the bills would be refined and revised. SB 674, by Senator Wright, was reported favorably with support from property appraisers who said it would let them budget and pay hiring or retention bonuses, similar to authority already given to tax collectors, to help compete for specialized staff. CS for CS SB 268, by Senator Jones, also passed after an amendment adding congressional members; the bill would create a public-records exemption for certain home-address information for elected officials, and debate centered on balancing transparency with safety after members described death threats and harassment. The committee then approved SB 100, by Senator Fine, which would bar government buildings from displaying flags representing political viewpoints and allow active or retired military or National Guard members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag; the bill drew extensive opposition from transparency, civil rights, and LGBTQ advocates who argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride flags, while supporters said government should not endorse political messages. Finally, CS for SB 1664, by Senator Trumbull, was reported favorably after a strike-all amendment. The bill would require voter reapproval every eight years for certain local discretionary taxes, including tourist development taxes and some local option taxes, unless pledged to revenue bonds. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the lodging industry opposed it, saying the measure would create uncertainty, threaten tourism marketing and beach restoration funding, and make long-term infrastructure and debt planning difficult. Senator Trumbull argued the proposal simply gives voters a recurring chance to decide whether they still support the taxes and the projects they fund.

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• Is it an annual report? Is it pending, or is it a big one-time report? I can't quite remember.
• Is it an annual report? Is it pending, or is it a big one-time report? I can't quite remember. Mr.
• there there is a traffic safety report there there is a traffic safety report that's<00:48:46.440
• <00:49:03.599> is report is due is it an annual report is report is due is it an annual report
• <00:49:06.599> I<00:49:06.680> can't<00:49:06.880> quite report I can't quite report

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• Report<04:30:00.680> 1149. Report 1149. Report 1149.
• Standing Committee Report 1156. Standing Committee Report 1156.
• Report 1184. Representative Iwamoto. Reservations. So ordered. Report 1187. Report 1187.
• Report<05:05:45.120> 1193. Report 1193. Report 1193. Representative<05:05:47.640> Souza.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:15:56.160> but get a chance to look at the report but get a chance to look at the report
• there's a online system that this person there's a online system that this person is<00:40:45.359
• We'll talk about the tax credit. person yes versus if you have at least a person yes versus if you have
• infrastructure person said they were infrastructure person said they were going<01:28:47.000> to
• We report quarterly to the board.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Person Williams, recognized for a question. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• We have one other person for certain, and that is in Tulsa.
• So, that might be a paid person.
• In addition, they had the foster care parent report line and foster child report line, and we monitor
• They run reports for us.

Keywords: 914, all

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• And by your vote, CS for SJR 1510 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 1512 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 1512 is reported favorably.
• In Florida, a person dies by gunfire every three hours.
• In Florida, a person dies by gunfire every three hours.

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met and first heard SB 674, which would allow county property appraisers, like tax collectors already can, to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses if approved in their Department of Revenue budget. Support came from property appraiser representatives, who said the bill would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SJR 318, a proposed constitutional amendment on tangible personal property used on agricultural land, along with an amendment clarifying the exemption’s scope and allowing the Legislature to set conditions by general law. Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the joint resolution favorably. Members also took up CS for SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval of local discretionary taxes when they expire; an amendment changed the bill to require expiration dates and tied reapproval to tax expiration rather than a fixed eight-year cycle. Local government and tourism groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, transportation surtaxes, beaches funding, and long-term financing, while supporters argued voters should periodically affirm local taxes. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill SB 1512, both dealing with a homestead-style property tax benefit for certain long-term leased residential properties. After multiple amendments narrowed the proposal substantially, limiting it to one qualifying property and then to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominium units, counties and cities still opposed the measures as a tax shift to other taxpayers. The sponsor said the changes reduced the scope and fiscal impact, and both measures were reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions, multiple tax holidays, motor vehicle fee reductions, a property tax study, rural investment tax credits, a freeze on local communications services tax rates, and other tax changes, with an estimated $2.1 billion revenue reduction. Testimony was mixed: property appraisers supported the property tax study, while many public commenters opposed the firearm and ammunition tax holiday and urged inclusion of gun safes and locks instead. County, city, tourism, and lodging representatives raised concerns about tourist development tax limits and other local revenue impacts, while supporters emphasized tax relief and the study’s value. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to submit SPB 7034 as a committee bill and reported it favorably.

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• So I'll make a motion that we report Senate Bill 161 favorably.
• I personally read the newspaper. Okay. Once a week.
• I want to take a quick second, fellow personal privilege.
• I don't have to hire an IT person.
• Yeah, personal privilege, Mr. Chairman.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, mostly dealing with open meetings, public records, election administration, and local government notice requirements. Senate Bill 1 by Sen. Jenkins would authorize electronic voting under the Open Meetings Law and apply retroactively to validate prior electronic votes; after brief discussion and support from the Louisiana Municipal Association, it was reported favorably. House Bill 1052 by Rep. Spell would exempt certain child advocacy center and multidisciplinary team work product, forensic interviews, and related sensitive records from public records disclosure to protect child abuse investigations; testimony from child advocacy organizations emphasized the need to prevent misuse of records and preserve court-controlled access, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 289 by Sen. Abraham, concerning confidentiality of certain university records and negotiations, was amended to clarify protections for proprietary research, donor confidentiality, and limited confidentiality for industry negotiations, then reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 218 by Sen. Talbot, allowing alternative certification programs for election officials if approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors, and Senate Bill 220, a technical correction regarding the official journal of the state, were both reported favorably. Senate Bill 161 by Sen. Seaball, repealing a requirement that certain high-salary unclassified state employees register vehicles in Louisiana, was also reported favorably after questions about its scope and purpose. The committee then took up House Bill 1193 by Rep. Sawyer, which authorizes the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to use indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity construction contracts for maintenance and emergency work. CPRA officials said the model would speed small repairs and pre-construction tasks, improve efficiency, and mirror a similar DOTD approach; an amendment narrowed the public-records language and excluded design-build contracting. Members raised concerns about public records transparency and inclusion of minority and small contractors, but the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 249 by Rep. Green, a constitutional amendment creating an independent compensation commission for elected officials and tying adjustments to CPI, drew extensive debate over removing the legislature from setting salaries, the appointment structure, and whether the state could afford automatic increases. After opposition from several members and a roll-call vote, the bill failed to be reported, 6 yeas to 9 nays. Because HB 249 failed, the companion enabling bill, House Bill 248, was deferred. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 997 by Rep. Edmondson, which would let parishes, municipalities, and school boards use their own websites as an alternative to newspaper publication for public notices. Supporters from the Police Jury Association argued the bill would reduce duplicative costs, preserve all existing notice requirements, and simply add a third option alongside newspaper publication and newspaper-hosted digital publication. An amendment narrowed the bill to parishes, municipalities, and school boards, removing other political subdivisions. Members questioned transparency, enforcement, record retention, and whether the change would undermine newspapers; supporters said courts would still enforce notice requirements and that local governments already maintain the records. The bill remained under discussion at the end of the transcript, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• <01:49:32.080> out so okay seeing none we will report out so okay seeing none we will report
• Representative McDonald will write the majority report. Minority report?
• Minority report? Would you like somebody to author the minority report?
• Report would you like to somebody author Report would you like to somebody author a<06:40:17.160>
• ><06:40:20.398> grunt<06:40:21.160> thank Report rep representative grunt thank Report

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• I'M THE ONE THAT COMMISSIONED THE REPORT.
• THEY HAVE AFTER THE FIRST REPORT, THE SECOND REPORT HAS TO COME THE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
• THAT WAS HIRED TO DO THE REPORT CITED THE 2023 VERSION OF WHAT THE REPORTS WERE GOING TO INCLUDE.
• BECAUSE OF INSTEAD OF ONE REPORT WHICH HAD BEEN THE LAW THEY ARE NOW REQUIRED TO REPORTS.
• AND THEN HE FIGURED OUT NOW YOU GOT A COPY OF THE REPORTS AND EVEN A LOT OF THE REPORTS ARE VERY EXPANSIVE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Which SB3 has substituted, was reported from the committee. Is there objection?
• The bill states that if a person reads a book or story to a minor for entertainment, and that the person
• As the person right before me said, well that's not what this bill does.
• Not personally experienced.
• I want to call the committee's attention to two recent reports.

Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• This is an in-person hearing, with all panelists testifying in person.
• Okay, I have earlier, we mentioned the RAND report. The LAO also did a report.
• I don't have the RAND report in front of me, but there was some data in the RAND report.
• This is a big push for a person like us, so I'll read. Big push for a person like us.
• for designated persons.

Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard presentations on the Department of Industrial Relations’ labor-related budget items, with the main focus on proposed trailer bill language to reform the Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) and a related budget change proposal for staffing. DIR said SIBTF has grown far beyond its original purpose, citing the 2020 Todd decision, expanded eligibility based on chronic or asymptomatic conditions, and a backlog that has grown to more than 30,000 pending cases. The administration argued the reforms would restore guardrails, reduce liabilities and employer assessments, and speed processing for severely injured workers; the LAO said the proposal was largely consistent with its prior recommendations. Members raised concerns about using trailer bill language for major policy changes, the retroactive application to open cases, and the impact on workers already in the queue, while supporters from employer groups and public agencies backed the proposal as necessary to control costs and restore sustainability. Public comment was split, with injured-worker advocates opposing the retroactive changes and business/public employer representatives supporting the reforms. The committee then heard the SIBTF workload request, which would phase in 177 positions over five years at a cost of $36.5 million, including staff for the Division of Workers’ Compensation, the Office of the Director Legal Unit, and administrative support. DIR said the additional staffing is intended to address very high caseloads and reduce processing times, but emphasized that the request assumes the reform package is adopted; LAO agreed the staffing increase made sense if paired with reforms. Members asked about vacancy rates, current staffing, and whether the workload request would become the new normal, and DIR said it would monitor caseload trends and adjust future requests as needed. Finally, the committee received an update on the California Workplace Outreach Program (CWOP), which DIR described as a partnership with community-based organizations to educate workers and help employers comply with labor laws. DIR reported that CWOP has reached 1.75 million workers and employers and made 8 million touchpoints since 2020, with the current round awarding $50.7 million to 87 partners for a two-year period through June 2027. Members and public commenters highlighted the program’s role in reaching immigrant, farmworker, janitorial, nail salon, and other vulnerable communities, and several speakers urged continued funding at $30 million per year for five years. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Allison S. on behalf of the Personal Insurance Federation of California.
• This is personal.
• This is personal.
• Allison Ott here on behalf of the Personal Insurance Federation of California.
• Today I'm presenting a subject that's incredibly personal, as is no secret.

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• By your vote, Senate Bill 292 will be reported favorably. Thanks, Senator Russon.
• Although current law required... ...for which the person seeks to qualify.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 62 will be reported favorably.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 62 will be reported favorably.
• By your vote, CS for Senate Bill 380 will be reported favorably.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 292, by Senator Ruson, created a public records exemption for the personal information of appellate court clerks and their families. Senator Gaetz opposed the measure, arguing against public records exemptions and favoring prosecution of threats instead, while the State Court System appeared in support. The bill passed 8-1 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard CS for Senate Bill 62, by Senator Arrington, presented by Leader Berman. The bill would create an enforceable requirement related to candidate party affiliation qualifications and allow a qualified candidate or political party in the same race to challenge noncompliance. There was no opposition or debate, and the committee approved the bill unanimously, 10-0. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 380, by Senator Trumbull, which would expand options for posting legal notices online by clerks, tax collectors, municipalities, and certain constitutional officers, and the committee adopted an amendment clarifying special governmental agencies and setting a two-week online posting standard. The Florida Press Association, local newspaper representatives, and others opposed the bill, warning it would fragment public notice and reduce transparency, while Senator Trumbull and Senator Gaetz emphasized cost savings and the ability of constitutional officers to use their own websites. The amended bill passed 10-0 and was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• May each person in this chamber today.
• nature, or in deeply personal nature, or in deeply personal reflection.<00:01:53.200> We<
• Reports of standing committees and divisions.
• If there is no objection, the reports will be adopted.
• The chief clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So this person... any person can make a comment, and you trust that as fact?
• No, I'm basing it off of what was reported in the Texas Tribune, what was reported in the Dallas Morning
• , per day, there's never going to be a report.
• And another person, it says a person online, page one, a person who may not knowingly make political
• Every single person I'm looking at voted for it.

Bills: HB18, SB 54, SB 10, HR 76, HR 77, HR 78, HR 82, HR 83, HR 88, HR 89, HR 93, HR 94, HR 95, HR 98, HR 101, HR 102, HR 104, HR 105, HR 107, HR 108, HR 109, HR 110, HR 111, HR 112, HR 113, HR 123, HR 125, HR 79, HR 80, HR 81, HR 84, HR 85, HR 86, HR 87, HR 90, HR 91, HR 92, HR 96, HR 97, HR 100, HR 103, HR 106, HR 114, HR 115, HR 116, HR 117, HR 118, HR 119, HR 120, HR 121, HR 122, HR 124, HB 18, SB 54, SB 10, HB 8

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• This mission of the VA committee has always been personal to me.
• As you get information, make sure you report back to me. God bless you all.
• We shouldn't have to beg and grovel to be treated as a regular person.
• And so looking at that report as part of the VBIA Act that is directing VA to report back to you all
• of the of the complaint there's two two reports that they tried to report that they tried to consolidate

Keywords: veteran services, homelessness, unemployment, VA funding, mental health, congressional oversight, testimonies, American Legion, Dole Act, suicide prevention

Summary: This meeting focused on veteran services, emphasizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Numerous testimonies were presented detailing the impact of mass furloughs and cutbacks at the VA on personnel, notably veterans who were serving as employees. Various representatives expressed deep concern over how these firings could drastically affect the quality of care available to those who have served the nation. There was a strong call for Congress to bolster funding for existing programs aimed at alleviating veteran homelessness and improving overall care quality, especially in mental health services.

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• BY ABOUT CS FOR SB 86 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
• BY YOUR VOTE SB 472 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
• BY YOUR VOTE SP 412 IS REPORTING FAVORABLY.
• CURRENT LOSS REQUIRES PROBABLE COST OF REQUIRE A PERSON TO SUBMIT TEST THEIR BLOOD WITH A PERSON COMMITS
• FLORIDA LEADS THE NATION IN REPORTABLE ACCIDENTS AND MORE CONCERNING IS WE LEAD THE NATION IN REPORTABLE

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• On page 23, section 24 requires reporting on personal contributions to campaigns.
• On page 23, section 24 requires reporting on personal contributions to campaigns.
• The next section is also about local campaign reports and requires them to include email addresses.
• The next section is also about local campaign reports and requires them to include email addresses.
• Section 30 comes from Senator Marty's 1996 and requires local campaign report clarification.

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• Denny was just a special person.
• Would you report those, please?
• Order of business will be report of committees. Mr. Clerk, please report.
• President, please have the clerk report the veto to House Bill 904. Mr. Clerk, please report.
• Please report that.

Keywords: In an effort to stave off issues that may occur with long format live streams, we have split this stream into two parts., 958, all

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• MEMORIES ARE DEFINED AS ANY PERSON WHO ADVERTISES AND OPERATES A VESSEL FOR USE BY ANOTHER IN EXCHANGE
• THE LIVERY MUST REPORT VESSELS THAT ARE OVERDUE BY MORE THAN FOUR HOURS.
• MUST REPORT VESSEL ACCIDENTS.
• BY YOUR VOTE SB 878 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY. OKAY.
• BY YOUR VOTE CS HAS FOR SB 538 IS REPORTED FAVORABLY. THANK YOU. RECESS. WAIT TRUENOW IS HERE.

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