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• One, you do mention here that no parcel or no future development within that area would be able to be
• One, you do mention here that no parcel or no future development within that area would be able to be
• That no parcel or no future development within that area would be able to be reduced by more than 50%
• But lately, we've seen developers using housing laws to fast-track hotel projects, even in areas where
• It will help local communities rebuild and promote equitable development in the areas most impacted by

Summary: The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended. The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee. The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.

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• As programming in the Denver metro area.
• <01:00:35.520> affordable not get into a a workforce affordable not get into a a workforce
• <01:03:42.800> to be really important for developers to be really important for developers
• <01:21:51.560> a developed a developed a trendline<01:21:54.880> with<01:21:55.400>
• <01:22:01.840> data developed multiple points multiple data developed multiple points multiple

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• Our members support the development of housing that houses our local workforces, seniors, families, and
• Our members support the development of housing that houses our local workforces, seniors, families, and
• > workforces,<00:37:35.599> seniors, houses our local workforces, seniors, houses our local
• Director Costa replied that the majority of the funding is going to the metro area.
• Uh funding for the port development Uh funding for the port development assistance<01:04:35.760>

Bills: HF4736, HF4737, HF3806, HF3352, HF4840, HF3748

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• I'm wondering if a small group or subcommittee could be formed as an activity to develop a listing of
• By working with providers such as Emory that are already engaged in this research and workforce development
• ... research and workforce training.
• Additionally, it provides training for the workforce. It just seemed like a great... great plan.
• It may be too many goals, but that was just another area. I don't think so.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Florida's commitment to academic excellence and workforce readiness.
• She was talking about her areas.
• Then we move forward and talk about locating key areas.
• Because if we're doing it more often, and this is not my area.
• You got to look at the cost of economic development.

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills and amendments, reporting several measures favorably. Early in the meeting, CS for CS for SB 344 modernizing the Telecommunications Access System Act was approved without opposition. The committee then adopted amendments and passed CS for SB 714 on non-opioid advanced directives, CS for SB 738 updating child care and early learning provider regulation, CS for SB 756 revising health insurance coverage for individuals with developmental disabilities, and CS for CS for SB 1356 creating a Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases at FSU and a newborn genetic testing pilot. Later, the committee also approved CS for SB 1624 on higher education, CS for SB 1626 on child welfare, SB 178 on an agronomic study for emerging crops, SB 1162 on water access facilities and boat ramp parking, CS for CS for SB 958 creating a type 1 diabetes early detection program, CS for CS for SB 1402 expanding dropout retrieval eligibility, SB 774 requiring electronic transmission of certain court orders, SB 1516 creating an international aerospace innovation fund, and SB 994 revising driver education requirements. Most of these bills were reported favorably by roll call votes after brief explanations and, in several cases, amendments. Several measures drew substantive discussion and public testimony. CS for CS for SB 1624 prompted questions about replacing “minority” with “underrepresented,” the role of the Florida Department of Education’s Commission for Independent Education in overseeing private religious postsecondary institutions, and whether the changes could affect access for students at institutions such as FAMU and FIU. CS for CS for SB 1070 on ECGs for student athletes received extensive emotional testimony from parents and advocates describing children lost to sudden cardiac arrest and urging mandatory screenings; the sponsor said the bill would be cost-neutral for districts by encouraging partnerships with screening groups. SB 994 on driver education was discussed as a vehicle to add distracted driving instruction, and the sponsor agreed to work on that issue. SB 774 was presented as a response to a fatal delay in transmitting an ex parte order, with support from clerks and sheriffs. The most extended debate centered on SB 810 on stormwater management systems. The sponsor said the bill, as amended, would narrow annual inspections to infrastructure identified as vulnerable by MS4 entities, but the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and Florida Stormwater Association warned the proposal could impose major costs and duplicate existing MS4 permit requirements. Committee members questioned the fiscal impact, whether the bill would apply to FDOT or other entities, and whether annual inspections were feasible for large and small jurisdictions alike. Despite those concerns, the sponsor and several members emphasized flood prevention and public safety, and the bill remained under discussion with the sponsor indicating continued willingness to work with stakeholders.

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• education the workforce of 330 billion. education the workforce of 330 billion.
• exempt bonds um and that's another area exempt bonds um and that's another area that<00:10:32.000
• <00:37:41.440> in pauses in some specific areas in pauses in some specific areas in executive
• of real concern know what our our areas of real concern are?
• <01:15:25.120> that fashion to say where are the areas that fashion to say where are the areas

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm not sure how we would state that, but that's the intent and the understanding that was developed
• And if we get more of these individuals in our schools and in the workforce, are they still going to
• I like three better, but my concern there is you put 25 to 30 more people in the workforce. put 25 to
• 30 more people in the workforce, but at the level of supervision, that number doesn't change.
• for these students to get in, you know, especially ones from areas like mine in a rural area.

Bills: HB441, SB274

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, makeup application, blow-dry styling, cosmetology, licensing, regulation exemption, 1136, house, all

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• So we can get an exact number, but based on The information reviewed when developing this slide showed
• Thank you very much, Senator Teveson, and great suggestions about further areas to look into.
• Two questions that we hope to address are whether investments are reaching the areas of greatest need
• These reports consistently show that healthcare workforce shortages remain prevalent across all parts
• This could help with research, instruction, and workforce development, such as the new medical school

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• This bill only applies to those who make less than 70% of the area median income.
• I am the founder of a holistic wellness community in San Francisco and the South Bay Area.
• I'm a licensed acupuncturist from the Bay Area. I strongly oppose this bill. Thank you.
• There's no increase in risk developed within our health care system through practicing it. Mr.
• underserved areas.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• > raised We've developed new taxes, raised We've developed new taxes, raised existing<00:45:09.000
• The comprehensive our surrounding areas.
• <00:57:39.040> We the workforce. We pay taxes. We the workforce. We pay taxes.
• Was it in the metro area? No, it was statewide.
• Was it in the metro area? No, it was statewide.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of the state or a more expensive area of the state.
• President, urge passage. ...development, and certification, and administrative costs. Mr.
• development initiatives, and workforce grants.
• Questions on the adoption of the amendment offered by the Committee on Workforce.
• The Committee on Workforce moved to amend the title of the bill.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate considered and passed a series of House bills on third reading, with several title amendments and a few effective-date motions adopted. Early in the session, members passed HB 4452 removing acreage limits on land owned by church or religious trustees, HB 4577 creating reciprocal driver’s license recognition agreements with Ireland and Japan, HB 4588 authorizing West Virginia participation in a federal tax credit scholarship program, and HB 4592 requiring higher education institutions to create coordinated campus safety maps. HB 4602 was amended to align with a prior Senate child welfare pilot program, and members discussed its projected cost and implementation timeline before passing it. HB 4603 created a pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition process in abuse and neglect cases, and HB 4606 narrowed bail rules by requiring consideration of residency and community ties while prohibiting personal recognizance bonds for violent felony offenses after an adopted amendment. The Senate also passed HB 4710 changing the party-registration deadline for candidates from 60 to 180 days before an election, with debate over its impact on independents, and made it effective January 1, 2027. HB 4712, known as Bailey’s Law, increased penalties for DUI causing death and related conduct, with emotional testimony from members about the victim and similar tragedies. HB 4765 established a pay raise for teachers, school personnel, and state police and added a market-pay enhancement system based on county cost-of-living differences; an amendment to the amendment capped county differentials and guaranteed at least a 1% increase in every county. HB 4865 created an optional program for high school and homeschool students to serve as election official trainees, and HB 4869 established narrow guaranteed-issue rights for Medicare supplement policies. Later bills included HB 4995, which strengthened video/audio recording rules in special education classrooms and was passed, then reconsidered and passed again; HB 4996 creating a new crime for making threats of violence against schools or children; HB 5048 guaranteeing virtual instruction for foster children in temporary placement; HB 5065 adding recordkeeping and geolocation requirements for hotel marketplace facilitators to ensure proper hotel tax remittance; and HB 5074 reallocating medical cannabis fund revenues to child protection, homeless services, research, law enforcement, and other purposes. The Senate also passed HB 5101, the Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act, which increased penalties for domestic violence offenses and adjusted bail provisions, after amending it to conform with the earlier bail bill. Additional measures passed included HB 5166 requiring notice before political committees are fined for filing violations and allowing limited extensions, HB 5168 directing $12 million in lottery funds to EMS first responders and county EMS support, HB 5182 authorizing certain state treasurer security personnel to carry concealed firearms, HB 5212 streamlining higher-education financial aid rules, HB 5214 allowing court-ordered drug testing of parents before reunification in abuse and neglect cases, HB 5353 regulating virtual currency kiosks with licensing, disclosures, and transaction limits, and HB 5366 exempting J-LAP records from FOIA to protect confidentiality for lawyers and judges seeking assistance. Most bills passed with strong bipartisan support, though HB 5074 and HB 5353 drew some dissenting votes.

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• <00:35:31.560> of population compared to other areas of population compared to other areas
• of those needs assessments we develop of those needs assessments we develop and<00:36:18.200>
• this because our charges to develop this because our charges to develop artists<00:38:20.280>
• It's also, again, building those communities for workforce retention.
• It's also, again, building those communities for workforce retention.

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• The civilian workforce—thirty percent of the federal workforce—is veterans.
• And jeopardize patient access in rural areas to long-term care.
• And by the way, the way this developed through the...
• Export liquefied natural gas to China or other areas of concern.
• Care and exacerbate the workforce shortage in the health care sector.

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• The Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee has met and reports House Bill 392 should
• The Economic Development and report.
• The Economic Development and Workforce<00:07:16.080> Investment<00:07:16.560> Committee
• Economic Development Task the Aviation Economic Development Task Force.
• shout out to a gentleman in my area shout out to a gentleman in my area that's<00:21:38.400>

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Calendar/2nd Readings 06:06 Report of Committees 07:10 Orders of the Day 09:21 HB 253 09:35 HB 508 16:18 HCR 44 29:09 HB 436 31:53 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 35:50 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 41:19 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 43:02 ConC/Rules Report 46:27 Floor Amendments 47:56 Adjournment 48:34, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval of the prior day’s journal. Committee reports were read for a range of bills and resolutions, including measures on privacy protection, theft by deception, social work, licensed occupations, an adult workforce diploma pilot program, parole board changes, alternative high school diplomas, campaign finance, child care, mental health treatment, gubernatorial transitions, unclaimed property, and state contracts. Those items received first reading and were placed on the calendar. The chamber then considered House Bill 253, relating to reading and language arts instruction. Supporters said the bill follows the earlier Read to Succeed law by requiring instruction grounded in the science of reading and phasing out the three-cueing system, which they argued encourages memorization rather than phonics. A member from House District 93 opposed the prohibition, saying teachers need flexibility and that some district-approved methods remain useful in classrooms. The House adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 94-1, then laid a motion to reconsider on the table. House Bill 508, relating to the protection of veterans benefits, was also debated and passed unanimously 93-0. The sponsor said the bill regulates paid veterans-claims services, requires clear disclosures about free services, limits fees, bars certain practices, and adds annual reporting, while exempting attorneys and law firms. Several members spoke in support, citing personal experiences and the need to protect veterans from bad actors, though some also expressed concern about access to help and urged future federal accreditation language. House Concurrent Resolution 44, urging Congress to create a VA accreditation pathway for private claims companies, was adopted 95-0, and House Bill 436, creating a PGA HOPE-related state parks benefit for veterans and active-duty military participants, passed 94-0. At the end of the session, the House received Senate Bill 172, relating to utility fuel adjustments and declaring an emergency, for first reading and return to committee. Members also made announcements about upcoming breakfasts, meetings, guest groups, and other events.

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• <00:51:02.119> Development ask right now Workforce Development ask right now Workforce Development
• As a state, we're making major investments in workforce development, but right now we don't have the
• major investments in Workforce major investments in Workforce Development<00:52:45.200> but
• <00:53:11.640> Development<00:53:12.079> Council Colorado Workforce Development Council
• <04:13:27.960> Development<04:13:28.439> experience have um Workforce Development experience

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• They're investments in California's economic future, workforce development, and international reputation
• The **Bay Area Host Committee** is the regional sports commission preparing the Bay Area to successfully
• Then came the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles area.
• like San Diego, the Bay Area, Bakersfield, across the state.
• I'm from the Bay, so I would appreciate some filming done in the Bay Area.

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• I would like to see that the development is consistent with the surrounding areas, which I know we have
• Additional capacity outside of our service area.
• They’re much easier, and they create less congestion in downtown areas.
• Second, this bill unlocks infrastructure development statewide.
• It's economic development, and it's a workforce bill that's grounded in infrastructure Florida already

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee considered a full agenda of transportation, utility, aviation, and energy bills. HB 4045, amending the Jacksonville Aviation Authority charter, passed without questions or debate. HB 1075, which would require municipal utilities to allow outside property owners to connect when capacity exists and fees are paid, drew testimony from local government and municipal advocates who warned about conflicts with existing agreements, long infrastructure payback periods, and the risk of subsidizing nonresidents; despite concerns from Rep. Smith and others about municipal boundaries and cost, the bill passed, with Smith voting no. HB 519, as amended, authorizes golf cart crossings at signalized intersections on designated golf cart roads; it passed unanimously after lighthearted debate about golf carts and pedestrian crossings. The committee then took up HB 919, which creates a state definition for major commercial service airports and preempts airport naming authority, including renaming Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA, county, and trademark-related conditions. Palm Beach County supported the bill and an amendment clarifying implementation and trademark language, while Rep. Eskamani and others raised concerns about preemption and the timing of honoring a sitting president; the bill passed with several no votes, including Eskamani, Skidmore, and the ranking member. HB 1093, the Advanced Air Mobility and Infrastructure Act, would support eVTOL/vertiport development through tax exemptions, infrastructure funding flexibility, and statewide siting standards while preserving local zoning; supporters framed it as an economic-development and workforce bill, while Rep. Cheney raised taxpayer concerns. An amendment narrowing liability protections for vertiports co-located with public airports was adopted, and the bill passed with Cheney voting no. Finally, HB 1461 established a regulatory framework for advanced nuclear reactors, assigning oversight roles to the PSC, DOH, and DEP. Supporters argued the bill would improve energy reliability, affordability, and Florida’s leadership in clean, advanced energy, while an opponent from Deploy US urged strong consumer protections and cautioned against overbroad deregulation. Rep. Eskamani emphasized preserving PSC prudency review for ratepayer protection, and the sponsor said the bill was refined through committee discussion. After an amendment fixing technical issues and clarifying that one section applied to all nuclear, the bill passed favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Specifically, That provide training to help meet Florida's critical workforce needs.
• Just anything that can help us with workforce, replace our workforce issues.
• And we know that there is going to be areas for opportunity.
• new jobs or economic growth or development.
• No one is contemplating in this... ...and 5,000 new jobs or economic growth or development.

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• and how we can help working workforce and how we can help working families,<00:15:37.040> working
• You know, Goodwill comes at this like the Chamber from a workforce perspective.
• You know, Goodwill comes at this like the Chamber from a workforce perspective.
• participation and an in their workforce participation and an earnings<00:17:45.520> increase<
• This area is responsible for skills like planning, prioritizing, and making good decisions.

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• Ancil, as we said, is actively and actually working with the judges internationally to develop power
• As you know, Representative Tant is a huge advocate in this area because this is in her own home that
• The toll on the workforce is measurable.
• We care about our workforce immensely. We work toward this standard.
• If we want more nurses entering the workforce, we need strong pass rates and program capacity.

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