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• Stodshill worked effectively with the Department of Public Safety to strengthen public safety initiatives
• business courts, all of them are not. been running yet right correct senator there so there are the initial
• Or the defendant's continued appearance in the criminal process.
• But initially the bail is set based on those factors and of course I can if I find it insufficient I
• Programs like My Texas Future a coordinating board initiative resonates with me as it connects students

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Anyone wishing to speak before the committee should complete an appearance form and hand it to a member
• Some of it is if it’s deemed to be an initial problem, i.e., the building could fall down in the next
• only one or two building departments that have that authority under local ordinances to be able to initiate
• Following that initial analysis that we did, we had one of our students come in and say, what has happened
• But I think the cause of that is in the initiation of the association, or when that association is turned

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met for a panel discussion on current issues affecting Florida condominiums. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin highlighted the department’s expanded condo education, complaint, and ombudsman services under HB 1021, including new online resources, board member certification, increased outreach, and broader complaint jurisdiction. She said the division has filled most of its new positions and that the new condo website is intended to improve transparency and access to records and information. Other panelists focused on insurance, inspections, and market impacts. Insurance agent Mike Clarkson said the condo insurance market remains difficult, especially for older buildings, and raised concerns about roof replacement demands, Citizens’ depopulation practices, and the mismatch between reserve studies and insurer timelines. Building officials representative Ron Laceca described challenges with phase one and phase two inspections, including incomplete databases, limited contractor capacity, and the need for local flexibility and better recordkeeping. University of Florida researcher Bill Hughes said his data show the condo market has not suffered a major overall decline from the new laws; he argued the rules have made costs more transparent and may strengthen the market over time. Community association manager Jamie Ballard said the biggest pressures on associations are rising insurance costs and early roof replacement requirements, and she supported board certification while opposing the continuing education exemption for long-tenured CAMs. In committee discussion, members pressed witnesses on whether recent condo laws caused insurance and roof-cost problems, and witnesses generally said those issues are driven more by the market than by the legislation. Senators also discussed possible reforms, including better data collection, clearer reporting duties for managers, and possible changes to insurance and reserve practices. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• Thank you for appearing before our committee.
• think about these programs, the ideal that development land sells for so much more than ag land initially
• In the governor's veto of that bill, he suggested that his concern would be that we would initially use
• There are some advantages to having a concealed carry card that initially, we believe, and rightfully
• So I think it was initially like, yeah, well, I don't need it.

Summary: The committee received an overview from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including staffing, licensing, forestry, law enforcement, and consumer services. He emphasized agriculture as a major economic driver and a national security issue, arguing that Florida should protect farmland, aquifer recharge areas, and the wildlife corridor through the Rural and Family Lands program. He said the program is cost-effective because the state buys development rights rather than land outright, keeps land on local tax rolls, and helps preserve farmland in perpetuity. He also highlighted the Fresh From Florida marketing program, increased social media reach, and the department’s efforts to reduce vacancies and improve pay and efficiency. Members asked about nutrient management, citrus disease, housing, disaster recovery, wildfire prevention, interdiction stations, and concealed carry permitting. Simpson said SB 1000 and updated best management practice manuals, informed by University of Florida research, are helping agriculture use less water and fertilizer, and he described citrus greening as having devastated the industry while noting research, replanting programs, and CUPS as possible paths to recovery. On housing, he argued that allowing H-2A farmworker housing on farms would ease pressure on the broader housing market, and on disasters he described a zero-interest loan program for farmers affected by hurricanes and other events. He also detailed wildfire preparedness improvements, including upgraded helicopters, dozers, drones, and prescribed burns. The commissioner said ag interdiction stations are catching stolen semis, drugs, human trafficking, and other illegal activity, and that the department wants more technology, including X-ray scanning, to inspect more trucks. He also discussed concealed carry administration, saying the department cleared a large backlog and that constitutional carry reduced but did not eliminate permit demand because permits still provide reciprocity and other benefits. Members generally praised the department’s work, expressed support for rural land protection, Fresh From Florida, water-quality improvements, and foreign-interference concerns, and the meeting ended with no formal votes or other committee action beyond adjournment.

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• In 2015, Texas's own District Judge Julie Kosurik was shot by a former defendant who had appeared before
• Span of control question, because you're at the reception station of initial processing.
• So the initial approval is something you all actually oversee and supervise?
• In the initial phase, yes. You all do have full regulatory authority?
• But we will do the initial review of the proposal and the initial approval of the proposal if they meet

Bills: SB1888, SB3003, SB2417, SB2459, SB3055, HB1393, HB2884, SB2943

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• <01:36:32.880> license,<01:36:33.600> the their license, initial license, the their
• And I'll tell you why I presented this bill initially.
• And I'll tell you why I presented this<01:40:18.240> bill<01:40:18.440> initially.
• When I was looking this bill initially.
• That's why the I initially building.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This section was also altered by the amendment to relocate the new language that currently appears on
• that currently appears on line 17.19 17.19 17.19 through<00:15:48.880> 17.21<00:15:50.040>
• action plan plan language that appears. action plan plan language that appears.
• membership of the charter school initial membership of the charter school initial board<00:20:22.000
• <00:20:41.720> from appearing here is relocated from appearing here is relocated from stricken

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And that is initially convened.
• Um, but those warrant articles can still appear on the warrant.
• Um, but those warrant articles can still appear on the warrant.
• Um my questions um appear.
• It did not exist in most cases when they initially came in. Yes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Members, the citizen initiative process is broken.
• The bond does not prevent that initial work from happening.
• If you're not as involved in the citizen initiative, the State of Florida does require citizen-led initiatives
• Citizen-led ballot initiatives in Florida.
• The initiative process is broken. We have a duty to fix it.

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• initiatives that we have moving forward. initiatives that we have moving forward.
• <02:04:32.159> and<02:04:32.480> charging initial uh case report and charging initial
• that starts with that initial that starts with that initial collaboration<02:08:28.800> from<
• initiative.
• <03:19:24.080> in when the task force was initiated in when the task force was initiated in

Keywords: 916, all

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• That's really what our kinship care initiative is focused on.
• Our initial steps thus far have included business process redesign.
• DFPS put many resources in place after that initial rollout.
• DFPS put many resources in place after that initial rollout, both before and during that initial rollout
• The initial period of receivership will expire on June 15th.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• the legislature appropriated,<00:10:22.760> I<00:10:22.800> mean,<00:10:22.960> initially
• <00:10:23.360> $25 appropriated, I mean, initially $25 appropriated, I mean, initially $25
• The projected balance at the end of fiscal years 26-27 appears under the lowest horizontal line.
• I believe that if the commitment to address fraud is as universal as it appears to be, because I've heard
• to be, cuz I've universal as it appears to be, cuz I've heard<01:34:42.760> the<01:34:42.840>

Bills: HF3425

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, 1183, house

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• There's been so many different initiatives that are underway, some of them demonstrating really positive
• So this is a part of a much larger initiative.
• And then, further investigation, we found where in somewhere in the 70s it appears a renovation was done
• in<00:56:51.280> the<00:56:51.520> 70s<00:56:52.000> it<00:56:52.240> appears
• <00:56:52.480> a somewhere in the 70s it appears a somewhere in the 70s it appears a renovation

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Capital Planning Advisory Board met for its first meeting of the year, confirmed a quorum, approved the prior year’s minutes, and welcomed new co-chairs and members. The board reviewed the capital planning timeline and a list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. Members were reminded to keep presentations brief because of a packed agenda. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, infrastructure preservation, and preventive maintenance. Its requests included a $21 million maintenance pool, phase two funding for a new state public health laboratory, construction of an 18-bed children’s psychiatric hospital, and several projects at Western State Hospital and Western State Nursing Facility, including HVAC work, cooling tower repair or replacement, and chiller plant repiping. Additional projects covered elevator upgrades at Hazlewood and phased cottage renovations at Oakwood. Board members asked about vacant buildings, the cost per bed for the youth psychiatric facility, and the relationship between the CHFS youth facility and a separate DJJ facility; CHFS said the youth facility would serve DCBS-involved youth and be separate from the DJJ project. The Kentucky Department of Education then described its state-operated facilities, including the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. Its priorities included additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building, a rewrite of the SEEK education finance application system, renovation and repair of the FFA swimming pool, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size and cost of the swimming pool project, and construction cost assumptions; KDE said it tracks student outcomes through special education staff and that current estimates reflect higher post-COVID construction costs. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would connect job seekers and employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility faces safety and code concerns. The cabinet planned to continue through the remaining priorities and answer questions at the end of its presentation.

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• over time with a flat fee for veterinary facility and mobile unit licensing and renewal, including initial
• and facility and mobile unit licensing and renewal<00:04:37.199> including<00:04:37.680> initial
• , I would also say this: this subcommittee has the ability to find any regulation deficient if it appears
• , I would also say this: this subcommittee has the ability to find any regulation deficient if it appears
• Subcommittee has the ability to find any regulation deficient if it appears to be deficient in any other

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of administrative regulations, most of which were advanced with staff-suggested amendments and no objection. Early items included the Kentucky Public Pension Authority’s 105 KAR 1:451, which updates reporting language and adds the contractor wizard for certain employers, and a large package of Board of Veterinary Examiners regulations that revise fees, facility and AHP registration requirements, continuing education, liability, and practice rules. The Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s compact-related regulation and the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors’ complaint and compact rules were also reviewed and approved with amendments, along with fish and wildlife rules affecting elk hunting, youth deer season length, bear-dog approvals, and foxhound enclosure permits. The committee also approved transportation, education, workplace standards, horse racing, and several health and human services regulations, including Medicaid waiver reimbursement updates and a child care regulation that sends certain large claims to the Office of Inspector General for review. Several agencies briefly explained their regulations when members asked questions. Fish and Wildlife said the elk population is strong and the baiting change is intended to support harvest monitoring and fair chase, while the longer youth deer season was meant to give young hunters more opportunity. The Department of Community-Based Services said the $10,000 and $5,000 claim thresholds were meant to clarify rare cases involving possible fraud or unresolved recoupment issues. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 5:305 drew the most discussion: it would allow certain state-chartered credit unions with a low-income designation to participate in federal programs, including limited non-member deposits and supplemental capital, but the regulation was deferred again amid continued discussions. The Kentucky Bankers Association testified against the credit union regulation, arguing that allowing non-member deposits conflicts with existing statute limiting credit union deposits to members and other credit unions, and that an administrative regulation cannot override that statutory restriction. Committee members heard the agency’s explanation that the proposal is intended to help underserved communities and that the non-member deposit authority would be limited, but no final action was taken because the item was deferred. The meeting otherwise concluded with the remaining regulations being called, discussed briefly, and approved or advanced without objection.

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• So it appears that if it's 100% local, you have to have a label.
• 16.600> it 100% grown if it's not 100% grown so it 100% grown if it's not 100% grown so it appears
• that if it's 100% local col you appears that if it's 100% local col you have<00:26:19.559> to
• Next, we have Ulupono Initiative. Thank you very much. Hawaii Farm Bureau, thank you.
• Next, we have Ulupono Initiative. Thank you very much. Hawaii Farm Bureau, thank you.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• While<02:50:15.840> I<02:50:16.080> may<02:50:16.240> appear<02:50:16.479> to
• to create a number of While I may appear to create a number of issues<02:50:18.080> and<02:50
• My initial thoughts were um situation.
• My initial thoughts were um you<02:55:14.319> should<02:55:14.560> have<02:55:14.800>
• And even though you have a uniform amount of a million dollars, it doesn't appear to be impacting the

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• As you know, the Commission is in the driver's seat for most of the initiatives under this Senate bill
• As you know, the Commission is in the driver's seat for most of the initiatives under this Senate bill
• Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today.
• Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today.
• I think they're heading into a different direction, initially with six months, and if you don't meet

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• At first glance, these numbers may appear small, but each percentage point represents real keiki, real
• >> Uh, we do have a website for our Hawaii overdose initiative that has some stats describing the latest
• >> My<01:08:44.960> initial<01:08:45.359> reaction<01:08:45.839> is<01
• <01:08:46.719> That<01:08:46.880> doesn't >> My initial reaction is no.
• That doesn't >> My initial reaction is no.

Bills: SB2211, SB2025, SB2038, SB2050, SB2051, SB2090

Keywords: emergency funding, food assistance, healthcare, federal shutdown, Hawaii, DHS, jury duty, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, exemption, patient care, financial hardship, medication abortion, anonymous prescription, pregnancy rights, healthcare privacy, pharmacy regulations, chiropractic education, clinical training, student supervision

Summary: The House Committee on Health held its first hearing of the session and opened with housekeeping notes, introductions of members, and an explanation that the agenda would be taken out of order to accommodate a sign language interpreter. The committee first heard HB 469, relating to parking for disabled persons. Testimony from the Disability and Communications Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the bill, explaining that a travel placard would help people with disabilities who must travel interisland or to the mainland for medical care. Members asked about emergency travel, misuse prevention, and how to distinguish the travel placard from existing disabled parking placards; witnesses said the bill would need to be tied to administrative rules, and agreed the placard should clearly show an expiration date and likely be a different color. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 218, relating to hospital surgical smoke. The Department of Health supported the measure, and the Healthcare Association of Hawaii supported it with amendments, saying hospitals already follow existing standards but that any new policy should account for different procedures and provider safety. A committee member questioned the proposed amendment language and whether it was too flexible; the witness explained the intent was to allow case-by-case application because some procedures generate only brief exposure. Members also asked what surgical smoke is, and the witness explained it is produced when electrical or cauterizing tools are used on tissue and creates vapor or fumes. The bill remained under discussion with no final action reported. The committee next took up HB 814, which would fund a public information campaign and related services on cannabis use among youth. The Department of the Attorney General said the bill should be amended to clarify whether the funding would be used for contracts or grants and to include proper grant standards if grants are intended. The Department of Health supported the bill and said the funds would expand prevention, treatment, recovery, and public education efforts, including social media outreach, PSAs, and school-based youth services. Multiple organizations and individuals testified in support, emphasizing the harms of youth cannabis use and the need for prevention and treatment resources. Members asked what the department currently does, whether it is fulfilling existing law on science-based cannabis information, and what kinds of treatment would be provided; the department said services would mainly be intensive outpatient, outpatient, counseling, and related youth-focused supports. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• when the law enforcement body armor grant program was implemented, ISD officers were left off the initial
• pool of peace officers who could access the grant. ...implemented, ISD officers were left off the initial
• is an equivalent number for that proration that takes effect on January 1, 2026. 37 times is the initial
• A suspect is booked, and before they ever appear before a judge, a DNA swab result links them to a past
• This will give an opportunity for Texans to vote on this initiative.

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Tedrick Woods, followed by routine chamber actions including excusing Senator Gutierrez and receiving House messages that the House had passed HB 21 and HB 49. Senators also recognized advocates visiting the gallery on focal segmental glomerulosclerosis awareness and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber adopted several resolutions, including HCR 66, by voice vote. The Senate then took up and passed a series of measures, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. Among the bills finally passed were HJR 2, which would prohibit state death taxes; HB 206, limiting counties from requiring cash bonds for pipeline construction; HB 517, barring property owners associations from fining homeowners for discolored vegetation during watering restrictions; HB 2756, requiring TDCJ correctional officers to receive de-escalation and behavioral health training; HB 451, expanding screening for commercial sexual exploitation risk among children in DFPS and TJJD custody; SB 705, cleaning up the air conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board; SB 2017, creating an offense for burnouts and wheelies; SB 1858, expanding body armor grant eligibility to ISDs; SB 1400, directing a study on transfer-student outcomes for community college funding; SB 2764, requiring notice to manufactured home buyers about converting homes to real property; SB 748, a licensing cleanup bill on laser hair removal; SB 2519, restricting certain ad valorem tax uses and bonds after amendment; SB 2878, the courts bill with amendments on Brazoria County courts and youth diversion provisions; SB 466, allowing families to request fetal death certificates at any gestational age; SB 1608, requiring timely physical exams for inpatient mental health admissions; SB 1730, limiting civil damages claims arising from certain uses of force or deadly force; SB 2417, clarifying Attorney General antitrust investigation work product and discovery rules; and SB 1946, creating a family violence, criminal homicide prevention task force. The Senate also passed HB 3204, renaming and updating the Polytechnic College at Sam Houston State University, and SB 1986, requiring opioid warning labels. Several bills drew brief debate or amendments. Senators discussed broader HOA reform while considering HB 517, and SB 2203 on TCEQ discovery procedures was amended to require party motions, set a 15-day expiration for certified issues, and limit hearing abatement. SB 2017 was amended to change the mens rea language from knowingly to intentional. SB 2519 was narrowed by amendment to a forward-looking policy statement separating maintenance-and-operation taxes from debt-service taxes. SB 2878 also received amendments to reduce the number of new Brazoria County courts and add youth diversion and crisis-response provisions. SB 466 prompted a floor debate over whether fetal death certificates are appropriate for pre-20-week losses, with supporters emphasizing family closure and opponents arguing the document has no estate-related purpose. SB 1730 also prompted questions about the relationship between criminal findings and civil liability in self-defense cases. The session concluded with additional House and Senate measures being signed in the presence of the Senate and continued consideration of SB 2177, a grant program to help local law enforcement solve violent and sexual offenses.

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• So by supporting this initiative, we can ensure that every student has access to the care and support
• So by supporting this initiative, we can ensure that every student has access to the care and support
• So by supporting this initiative, we can ensure that every student has access to the care and support
• <01:47:39.920> This shortage on paper appear smaller.
• This shortage on paper appear smaller.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> And we have full support for this initiative. Thank you. >> Thank you.
• :49:54.319> of<00:49:54.400> these<00:49:54.640> provisions<00:49:55.040> appear
• <00:49:55.359> to<00:49:55.520> be lot of these provisions appear to be lot of these
• Um, so when I have initiated a motion requesting a modification of their status, early termination of
• You'll see some of the initiatives with Wilmer Community College and some other initiatives with community-based

Bills: HB1531

Keywords: emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation. The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.