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• TAKE UP OUR CODE 893798 BY SENATOR HARRELL. YOU ARE RECOGNIZE TO EXPLAIN THE AMENDMENT.
• I AM A COUNTY COMMISSIONER IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.

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• Commissioner of Higher Education, Texas Higher Education Coordination Board, Mike Morath, Commissioner
• I used to give this book to the arts commissioner all the time.
• Commissioner Hiritt.
• I guess this question would be for you, Commissioner Ratt.
• Commissioner Daniel was mentioning it earlier today.

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• I've been a county commissioner and a school board member, and I have over 10 years of experience at
• Since I'm now sitting county commissioner, I don't have time to be the treasurer anymore, but I still
• My background a little bit: I'm a former county commissioner.
• Many of you now know Senator Harrell; you definitely know Michael Barnett, former county commissioner
• Kind of like Commissioner Bell, I'm sorry, Trustee Bell, who talked earlier...

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a large slate of confirmations and reappointments to boards of trustees for Florida’s colleges, universities, and the Florida Prepaid College Board. Chair Harrell opened by emphasizing the importance of trustee appointments to maintaining Florida’s higher education system, and the committee heard brief testimony from each nominee about their background, ties to the institution, and priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, and community partnerships. Several nominees highlighted personal connections to their schools, including alumni status, family legacy, or prior service on the board, while others emphasized experience in business, law, education, health care, or public service. Testimony focused heavily on workforce development and institutional growth. Speakers cited nursing, dual enrollment, applied programs, military and veteran support, broadband access, agriculture, law enforcement, and technical training as key areas for colleges to meet regional labor needs. University nominees discussed research expansion, affordability, strategic planning, and partnerships with industry and government, with Florida Atlantic, Florida Polytechnic, the University of West Florida, and the University of South Florida each described as being in periods of growth or transition. Miami-Dade College, Tallahassee State College, Polk State College, and other state colleges were praised for enrollment, economic impact, and job placement outcomes. The committee also heard from the Florida Prepaid College Board reappointee, who described the program as a long-term promise backed by public trust and reported recent technology and customer-service improvements. After testimony, the committee took up the nominations as a group. One nominee, Drew Weatherford, had withdrawn and was not voted on. The remaining trustees were approved unanimously by roll call and reported favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And so we are doing essentially code.
• <00:42:54.880> we're itself in the criminal code. we're itself in the criminal code. we're
• So that violates US code, New York file.
• And, um, right now we have all of the enumerated acts from the criminal code.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1651, which would create a civil sexual assault protective order for survivors who do not have a domestic violence or stalking relationship with the offender, and would also update the sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights regarding evidence kit retention and tracking. Representative Jennifer Rhodes, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to fill gaps for survivors assaulted by strangers, acquaintances, or others outside existing protective-order categories, and to ensure evidence is preserved for the longer of the statute of limitations or the retention period. Committee members asked whether the new order could be misused and how the bill would prevent frivolous petitions; the sponsor said the same legal process would apply and a victim would still have to prove they were actually assaulted. Representative Eileen Kelly and Lynn Shallet of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence testified in support, saying current law leaves many sexual assault survivors without a meaningful civil remedy unless they qualify for domestic violence or stalking relief. Shallet said the gap has existed for decades and noted that other states already have standalone sexual assault protective orders. She also said the bill would clarify survivors’ rights to know the status and location of their evidence kits. Shauna Foster of New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse described local cases where survivors were denied protective orders because they lacked the required relationship with the offender, including a co-worker assault and an assault involving an unhoused survivor. Lisa Curtis, a survivor and founder of Safe Haven Ballet, gave emotional testimony in support, describing her own sexual assault and the difficulty of seeking protection and justice. She said survivors need safety to recover and that the bill would better align the justice system with trauma-informed support. Janet Carroll, a sexual assault nurse examiner and advisory board co-chair, testified that the bill’s evidence-kit provisions reflect federal changes and existing tracking practices. She explained that New Hampshire uses a kit tracking system that lets patients and professionals follow kits through the process, and said the bill would codify the right to be informed of a kit’s status and location. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I see Commissioner Schnell waited.
• Commissioner Schnell.
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• Again, that's a relaxed dress code for our guests who are joining us here today.
• All legislators still have to abide by the dress code. Senator Padilla. Thank you very much, Mr.
• It was my honor to represent this area of Albuquerque when I was a county commissioner.
• So none of this can transfer due to fines or code violations, Mr.
• President and Senator. ...fines or code violations, Mr. President and Senator? Mr.

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• Article 3 is the Limited Long-Term Care Insurance Model Act by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
• Article 7 is just miscellaneous commerce provisions, and this includes allowing the Commissioner of Commerce
• It requires the Commissioner of Commerce to amend their rules to show that NASD is now FINRA and allows
• the Commissioner to use expedited rulemaking.
• It includes some repealers related to outdated fire safety codes. And that's that.

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• Florida law and into existing laws in all the states that we launch, and that's the Uniform Commercial Code
• I'm hoping the marketplace will put those bad actors out of business, and that the commissioner of insurance
• And I'm hoping through regulation by the insurance commissioner and the fact that you might go out of
• And while we did some great work passing the insurer accountability bill, which gives our commissioner
• And while we did some great work passing the insurer accountability bill, which gives our commissioner

Summary: The committee met to hear five banking and insurance-related bills. HB 1549, an Office of Financial Regulation agency bill to help more efficiently regulate financial institutions, was amended to match Senate companion language and then passed unanimously. HB 1231 would extend physician payment and prior-authorization protections similar to a prior dental law, including limits on virtual credit card payments as the sole payment method; physicians and medical groups supported it as a way to reduce fees and retroactive denials, while insurers were not heard in opposition, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then heard HB 999, which would make gold and silver legal tender and allow transactions in bullion through electronic debit mechanisms. The sponsor and several proponents framed it as an inflation hedge and economic freedom measure, while questions focused on definitions, transaction costs, and vendor participation. The bill passed on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no. The committee also approved HM 4363, a memorial urging Congress to establish a sovereign wealth fund; the sponsor described it as a way to steward national wealth, and the memorial passed with one dissenting vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 1551, which would create a prevailing-party attorney fee framework in insurance contract disputes. The sponsor argued it would restore balance, deter meritless litigation, and help consumers with valid claims recover fees, while insurers, business groups, and defense attorneys warned it would revive one-way fee shifting, increase litigation, and raise premiums. Consumer advocates and some members supported it as necessary to give policyholders meaningful recourse. After debate, the bill passed favorably, with one member voting no.

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• So, if you look at the language, it'll say money going to an NGO to say, you know, to the commissioner

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• In Routt County, the county commissioners put conservation easements all the way around Steamboat.
• In Route County, the county<02:18:18.880> commissioners<02:18:20.000> put<02:18:20.800>
• uh<02:18:21.280> conservation county commissioners put uh conservation county commissioners
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Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Friday, May 1, 2026, on a voice vote after Representative Johnson offered a humorous Star Wars-themed motion. Members then made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, including Finance, Business Affairs and Labor, State Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources, and Appropriations, along with a few non-legislative notices such as open enrollment and a Cinco de Mayo potluck. The chamber also received a committee report from Appropriations recommending House Bills 1016, 1272, 1326, 1428, and Senate Bill 5 to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The Majority Leader moved to add House Bills 1054, 1272, 1327, 1016, and 1428 to the special orders calendar for May 4, 2026 at 9:18 a.m., and there was no objection. The House then took up Senate Bill 160, concerning employee protections in the workplace, with a Business and Labor committee report. The bill’s sponsors said it would ensure meatpacking workers receive frequent bathroom breaks and that the cost of initial protective equipment is not deducted from paychecks. Supporters argued the bill protects basic dignity and health, while opponents said the issues are already covered by OSHA and that the measure is redundant, potentially preempted, and too specific to one employer. Representative Richardson offered amendment L002 to require coordination with OSHA before state action, but the amendment was defeated on a voice vote. Debate on the bill continued, with members divided over whether the legislation was needed or whether existing labor and safety rules were sufficient.

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• Specifically, well, the money paid to the bail commissioners, right?
• And I don't think that's all bail commissioner. I mean, some of that is the magistrate salary.
• money paid to the uh bail Commissioners money paid to the uh bail Commissioners right<04:41:55.440
• don't think that's all bail commissioner don't think that's all bail commissioner I<04:42:49.878
• I mean, that's kind of weird, I think, when Commissioner Arlinghouse came in.

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Summary: The committee first heard from the Personnel Appeals Board, which explained that it became an independent state agency after Senate Bill 487 and was presenting its first standalone operating budget. The board described its quasi-judicial role in hearing appeals from classified state employees over disciplinary actions such as warnings, suspensions, and terminations, and said it handles about 25 to 35 cases a year, with some cases lasting longer because of their complexity. Members also outlined the need for a chair and vice chair who are attorneys, the board’s current staffing and space needs, and its plan to move away from reliance on Administrative Services for office support and website functions. The board requested about $353,500 for fiscal year 2026, including startup costs, routine operating expenses, and two new part-time positions: a program director and a paralegal. Members said the budget reflects the new independent status, includes funding for only four board members rather than the authorized five, and is designed to avoid full-time staffing costs and benefits. Legislators asked about the cost per case, the board’s relationship to DAS, whether appeals must go through the board before court, and how often cases are appealed further. The board said appeals must first go through it, that court appeals are infrequent but have increased recently, and that the board’s process is intended to resolve disputes more quickly and less expensively than court litigation. Committee members also asked about the board’s caseload, outcomes, and staffing. The board said that in the prior year there were 22 cases, with four decisions overturned in favor of employees, nine dismissals, and nine settlements, and that many disputes are resolved before reaching the board through a multi-step internal process. A member noted the governor and council had recently approved a new board member and were expected to approve a fifth soon. The discussion ended with questions about the board’s website and records access, which members said would need to be moved from Administrative Services as part of the agency’s transition. The committee then moved to the New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities. The executive director explained that the council is 100 percent federally funded under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and develops a five-year plan to address the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She said the council works with state agencies and advocacy organizations on quality-of-life issues, accessibility, voter rights training, and plain-language or easy-to-read materials, and that 60 percent of its membership must be individuals with disabilities or family members/guardians. She also described the council’s funding structure, including reimbursement to the state for operating costs, and noted that it currently has three full-time and three part-time positions, with no new positions requested but one full-time position being eliminated and replaced after a pandemic-era staffing change did not work out as planned.

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• You can see that there's two QR codes.
• We're embedding the ability in the sexual assault law itself in the criminal code.
• We're embedding the ability in the sexual assault law itself in the criminal code.
• So that violates US code, New York file.
• And right now we have all of the enumerated acts from the criminal code.

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• I don't know the code system very well.
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Bills: SF0095, SF0107, SF0112

Keywords: driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, motor vehicle, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers, vehicle fees, public records, license plates, replacement cycle, vehicle registration, motor vehicles, state fees, 916, all

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• The Water Code was passed in 1987.
• The Water Code was passed in 1987.
• Because the code we got. And and why?
• The person who wrote the water code 90s.
• ,<00:43:23.920> which abiding by our state water code, which abiding by our state water code

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Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures. SB 2723, which would designate April 27 as State Sheriff’s Day, was supported by the Department of Law Enforcement and a long-serving sheriff, who described the historical roots of Hawaii’s sheriffs in the Kingdom of Hawaii and said the bill would recognize that legacy. HGA submitted written comments, and there was no opposition or vote taken on the measure during the excerpt. The committees then heard SB 17 on wildfire mitigation. The Public Utilities Commission, DLNR, the State Fire Council, OPSD, the Attorney General’s office, and Kamehameha Schools all testified, mostly in support of the bill’s intent but with suggested amendments. Several witnesses said the bill should better define the working group’s structure, staffing, and funding, and the Attorney General noted constitutional concerns about placing the group outside a principal department and pointed out possible overlap with Acts 302 and 303 from the prior year. Committee members questioned whether SB 17 duplicated earlier wildfire legislation, and witnesses generally said it did not directly conflict but overlapped with existing efforts. On SB 2358, which would require reimbursement for search-and-rescue costs when people leave trails and enter closed areas, the State Fire Council and the Hawaii SAR Alliance testified in opposition or caution, arguing that reimbursement could deter people from calling for help and that Hawaii’s SAR system still has structural and administrative gaps. A committee member asked whether other jurisdictions had used similar measures without discouraging rescues; the Fire Council said Kauai has a similar law but it has not resulted in invoices being sent. No action was taken in the excerpt. The final measure discussed was SB 2475 on Red Hill remediation funding and reimbursement from the Department of Defense. The Board of Water Supply, DLNR, and other testifiers supported the bill, emphasizing the need for long-term research, monitoring, and cleanup, while also noting the unique groundwater conditions and the importance of keeping the funds focused on Red Hill contamination response. Committee members asked about existing federal and state funding, whether the state had received any direct federal money, and what would happen if reimbursement is not obtained. DLNR said it was still working through the reimbursement mechanism and that some federal funding had gone to the Red Hill registry, but not directly to the state for this purpose.

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• And so, these commissioner Jeff Rude.
• Hammurabi's Code of Laws, actually. Law Hammurabi's Code of Laws, actually.
• Roode, Commissioner<00:53:03.760> Roode, Commissioner Roode, Commissioner Roode, is<00:53:05.240
• Uh, no subsidies would be white on the color code here.
• white on the the kind of the color code white on the the kind of the color code here.<02:18:11.599

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• Davis of Dallas relating to the salary schedules for regional planning commissioners and HB2668 by Reynolds
• Members, this cleans up and updates the Health and Human Services Code as it relates to state hospitals
• Members, this brings clarity and consistency to our property tax code by exempting essential farm inputs
• This is the bill we passed yesterday that essentially takes away the old category out of the Family Code
• Craddick: of fees and refunds under Chapter 1006 of the Transportation Code.

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• from provided in Florida Institute for Child Welfare for their research and evaluation projects from Code
• As you know, I was a county commissioner in our county, Hillsborough County. >> And I have been faced
• We will go to your Amendment bar code number 8, 7, 9, 7, 6, 1, go to your Amendment bar code number 8
• The strike will will also allow code to create rules related to recognizing the signs and symptoms of

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• COMMISSIONER HARRELL YOU HAVE A QUESTION THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
• REQUIREMENTS WITH ENHANCED REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING AND WINDOW TRANSPARENCY AND SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE DRESS CODE
• PORTAL HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND INCLUDE SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY TO IDENTIFY SCREENINGS DOWN TO THE ZIP CODE
• IT CAN BE A ZIP CODE OR EVEN A SUB AREA WITHIN THE ZIP CODE WITHIN IN A BIGGER URBAN AREA WHERE THERE

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• Jackie Butler, County Commissioner, Precinct 1.
• And thank you for delivering that on behalf of the commissioner. Members, are there any questions?
• We were given a phone number to call with the area code in San Antonio. We did call the office.
• And the message we need to send to every community, regardless of state or zip code, is that everyone
• They gave us a phone number with area code to San Antonio. We called the office.

Summary: The Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting met virtually for its West Texas regional hearing, established a quorum, and explained that the hearing was part of a series of statewide information-gathering sessions before any map was filed. The chair outlined the Zoom procedures, the two-minute testimony limit, and the availability of written comments through the committee’s public portal. Senators also discussed the logistics and transparency of the process, including the expectation that any proposed map or amendment would be made public once filed and that additional hearings would follow. Senator Blanco, whose district includes West Texas and the border region, said the area’s communities of interest should be kept together and warned against repeating the loss of representation that followed the last redistricting cycle. Senators Alvarado, Hinojosa, Miles, and others debated the value of virtual hearings versus in-person hearings, the number of people who had testified, and whether the committee could subpoena witnesses after the regional hearings ended. The chair said he was awaiting legal guidance and would consider a subpoena motion at a formal meeting the next day. A lengthy exchange also occurred over the tone of public testimony and the chair’s view that some comments directed at Republicans and the president had been offensive or historically inaccurate. Invited witnesses and public commenters largely opposed mid-decade redistricting and argued that any new map should reflect population growth, especially among Latino and other minority communities, and comply with the Voting Rights Act. Nina Perales of MALDEF said the hearings were not meaningful without a draft map and testified that Texas has a long history of discriminatory redistricting; senators questioned her about litigation, DOJ’s July 7 letter, and the 2021 congressional map. Tania Chavez Camacho, Luis Figueroa, and several El Paso residents emphasized that maps should preserve communities of interest, avoid cracking and packing, and be transparent and participatory. A smaller number of witnesses supported redistricting, including one El Paso resident who said the current districting leaves the area underrepresented and another who argued that some communities want to return to a map closer to the earlier District 16 configuration. Several witnesses also criticized the DOJ letter as inconsistent with the state’s position that the 2021 maps were drawn race-blind, while others said the current process was too rushed and lacked sufficient public input.