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• We’re talking about a bill that amends chapter 634 in the Florida Statutes, which regulates auto and

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 480 before taking up four bills. SB 282, relating to home service warranty association finance requirements, was explained as aligning Florida’s home warranty solvency rules with the framework already adopted for motor vehicle extended warranties. Two amendments were adopted: one correcting a cross-reference tied to the $100 million net worth option and another making a technical title change. A representative of the Florida Service Agreement Association waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered two proposed committee bills preserving public records exemptions. SB 7008 would continue the exemption for certain records held by the Office of Financial Regulation related to financial technology sandbox applications, with staff explaining the exemption is narrow and intended to protect proprietary information. SPB 7010 would continue the exemption for sensitive records held by the Department of Financial Services when acting as receiver for an insolvent insurer, including policyholder personal information, claim data, and trade secrets; staff said the exemption mirrors existing protections and allows consumers to request their own information. Both measures were moved as committee bills and reported favorably. Finally, SB 592 revising the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was heard. The bill narrows eligibility to certain condominiums, changes owner approval from unanimous consent to 75%, and clarifies eligible roof mitigation techniques. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring the grant work to match the initial inspection report and comply with inspection requirements, and another limiting grants to work that results in a mitigation discount. Testimony was supportive, including from home inspectors and AARP Florida, and senators praised the program’s benefits for hardening homes and lowering insurance costs. SB 592 was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned.

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• And move on to the next chapter in their lives.

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• The reason for that is, as I just described, the entire theft chapter, 637, has definitions that apply
• I spent all of my house years in environment and agriculture, and we work many times on this chapter
• I spent all of my House years in environment and agriculture, and we work many times on this chapter
• I'm here on behalf of the NAACP and the three branches and the one college chapter at Dartmouth.
• <02:47:14.319> at branches and the one college chapter at branches and the one college chapter

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• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• including whether the person is a murderer, a thief, or whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter
• Whatever, without judgment, because Romans chapter 1 in the Bible, because that passage condemns every

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• and while hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is an unforgettable triumph, I know this is your greatest chapter
• and while hoisting the Lombardi Trophy is an unforgettable triumph, I know this is your greatest chapter
• Laura oversaw the helm of a historic chapter of Kansas GOP's First Congressional District.
• /c><00:55:05.799> of<00:55:05.920> a<00:55:06.040> historic<00:55:06.440> chapter
• oversaw the Helm of a historic chapter oversaw the Helm of a historic chapter of<00:55:07.000>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• He added that the bill itself changes what is underneath the chapter law right now for the math learning
• Then this bill, this legislation in this chapter of law, allows the amount to be due to the communities
• <01:55:38.440> of<01:55:38.599> law legislation in this chapter of law legislation
• in this chapter of law allows<01:55:39.840> the<01:55:40.480> the<01:55:41.079> uh
• is not an agent of under this chapter is not an agent of the<03:47:17.479> state<03:47:18.159

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Summary: The Education Funding Committee met in executive session and first took up HB 193, which clarifies that dual and concurrent enrollment courses may not exceed four credits. Members said the bill came from the community college system and was intended to preserve the program’s high school-to-college pathway. An amendment changing the effective date to passage was adopted 18-0, and the committee then voted 18-0 to recommend OTPA on the bill as amended, with the bill placed on the consent calendar. The committee then retained HB 295 and HB 366, both related to school building aid, after members said the issues were complex and needed more work. Both motions to retain passed 18-0, leaving the bills in committee without reports. The chair also said HB 354 would not be taken up that day because of possible changes from the Department of Education and others. HB 494, funding the math learning communities program, was then amended to flat-fund the program rather than increase it, with members citing budget uncertainty. The amendment passed unanimously, and the committee then voted 18-0 for OTPA on the bill as amended, placing it on consent. Finally, HB 515, which would repeal charter public school eligibility for state school building aid, drew debate over whether charter schools should be treated differently from traditional public schools. The committee voted 10-8 for inexpedient to legislate, sending the bill to the regular calendar; Representative Damon was assigned the minority report and Representative Popovic the majority report. The committee then began HB 716, an appropriation for the dual and concurrent enrollment program, where members discussed flat-funding the program at $2.5 million per year and the potential impact on course availability, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.

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• So, looking at—so we've heard from a couple not-for-profits, but when I'm looking at Chapter 292, which
• I'm looking at chapter I'm looking at chapter 292<01:36:30.119> which<01:36:30.320> goes
• study exemption study exemption study committee<02:11:57.360> the<02:11:57.480> chapter
• 01.000> of<03:37:01.120> if<03:37:01.319> you're I also looked up, and under Chapter
• head I also looked up and under Chapter head I also looked up and under Chapter 7<03:38:01.000><

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• They're about whole chapters, right? 276-A is a chapter and 281-A is a chapter.
• right 276 - a is about um whole chapters right 276 - a is a<03:26:17.399> is<03:26:17.479>
• a<03:26:17.680> chapter<03:26:18.600> and<03:26:18.760> 281a<03:26:19.680><
• Okay, well, so the last time anything in this chapter was changed was 1999, 26 years ago.
• I suppose Melissa could research the last time it was paid under this chapter.

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Summary: The committee met to continue work on House Bill 2, with the chair saying the goal was to finish the bill as given by the governor, though additional amendments were expected. Members first discussed the bail section and agreed to hold it for later because a separate House bail bill was expected on Thursday and could have significant county cost impacts. They also generally accepted the proposed reorganization of positions between Fish and Game, DNCR, and the Department of Environmental Services, but noted the need to review effective dates and funding details, including a possible double appropriation of $275,000 for a scientist position already funded in HB 1. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on environmental review and native plant-related sections moving functions from DNCR to DES. Members discussed changing the rulemaking timeline from 180 days to 90 days, and clarifying that “begin” means the public hearing stage. They also reviewed how fee revenue would shift between agencies in HB 1 so the budget impact would be net zero. The committee indicated it would prepare amendments reflecting these changes and revisit them at a later vote. The longest discussion concerned the boathouse provisions. Members debated whether the new definitions and construction standards were appropriate in a budget bill, with one member arguing they should be in a separate bill, while others said the provisions were urgent because of a lawsuit and the lack of clear guardrails. Concerns included the February 20, 2025 effective date, which some thought might be retroactive, the detailed limits on what may be stored in a boathouse, and a fee increase that some felt could discourage homeowners from seeking permits. The committee also questioned whether the fee structure should be tiered for smaller projects and whether permit-by-notification projects should be exempted. No final votes were taken on these sections during the discussion; instead, members agreed to seek legal and policy answers and to return with amendments and public hearing input before voting.

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• <00:12:47.600> and as she moves into this next chapter. and as she moves into this next chapter
• While we wish you the best in your new chapter, I will truly miss working with you, marching in that
• , I will truly miss working new chapter, I will truly miss working with<00:14:30.880> you,<00:
• To the players, your determination and your refusal to give up have written a new chapter in St.
• <01:02:56.240> in breakthroughs, and a new chapter in breakthroughs, and a new chapter in

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• >> I guess I um chapter well I would say chapter 663 about election qualifications. >> Um I don't know
• <00:39:24.240> 663 um chapter well I would say chapter 663 um chapter well I would say chapter
• It's dated 1979, but that whole chapter, that whole volume of the law books, was all updated in 1979.
• Uh, there are conflicts with RSA chapter 654 and portions of 52 U.S.C. issues, currently RSA76 already
• Uh there are conflicts with RSA chapter Uh there are conflicts with RSA chapter 654<04:01:29.040

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• The other is to have a study committee to assess RSA chapter 466 on dogs and cats. Straford 13.
• /c><01:21:36.560> to<01:21:36.800> assess<01:21:37.440> RSA<01:21:38.000> chapter
• study committee to assess RSA chapter study committee to assess RSA chapter 466<01:21:39.679>
• We go over we have get chapter.
• determining whether they are chapter determining whether they are current<01:24:38.880> whether

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• Pastor Aronson, through faith and teamwork, Walnut Grove's next chapter is being built.
• <02:15:52.880> One Grove's next chapter is being built.
• One Grove's next chapter is being built.
• Yesterday at the Rules Committee, we heard all sorts of chapter and verse that funding ICE and CBP isn't
• God bless you in your next chapter, my friend. God bless you. >> The gentleman yields back.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I don't believe we have a penalty attached unless, uh, there's one in the overriding chapter.
• So, reading the bill and also reading the underlying chapter, I see no penalties for breaking this law
• :36.880> reading<01:23:37.360> the<01:23:37.760> underlying<01:23:38.600> chapter
• , and also reading the underlying chapter, and also reading the underlying chapter, I<01:23:39.920
• because of work requirements, they won't be able to be treated, but the way I read the underlying chapter

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• So currently, which you should have received as well, Chapter 12-F, which is a current statute, has a
• It gives all the steps, which are similar to what's in this Chapter 12-F about what would take place
• It gives all the steps, which are similar to what's in this Chapter 12-F about what would take place
• It gives all the steps, which are similar to what's in this Chapter 12-F about what would take place
• It gives all the steps, which are similar to what's in this Chapter 12-F about what would take place

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• is the chapter that I'm a member of.
• is the chapter that I'm a member of.
• <00:15:08.160> of members of the Laflores Bluff chapter of members of the Laflores Bluff chapter
• <00:15:09.920> that the Lynx, uh which is the chapter that the Lynx, uh which is the chapter
• <00:17:07.280> Would Mississippi Roses Lynx Chapter.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 11 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received the invocation from Dr. Keith Grubs, and approved routine procedural motions dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber then spent a significant portion of the meeting recognizing visiting groups, including the Madison County Executive Leadership Class, members of The Links and related chapters, Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team and coaches, Miss Rodeo Canada/Miss Rodeo Mississippi/Miss Rodeo America, Delta State University student leaders, Jackson State University NAACP political action chair Hannah Robertson, and other guests in the galleries. Several resolutions and commendations were read and presented, including Senate Resolution 40 honoring The Links, Senate Resolution 37 recognizing Abby Hardy as Miss Rodeo Canada 2026, Senate Resolution 38 recognizing Brinkley Boswell as Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2026, and Senate Resolution 39 recognizing Olivia Fero as Miss Rodeo America 2026. The Tupelo Christian Preparatory School cheer team was formally congratulated for winning its fourth consecutive 1A state championship, and Coach Stemier addressed the Senate on the program’s faith-based emphasis, discipline, and support from families and school leadership. Olivia Fero also spoke about the Dixie National Rodeo and the role of rodeo as an agricultural and community-oriented lifestyle. The Senate then took up several bills. Senate Bill 2471, the State Treasury Efficiency and Transparency Act, was explained as a measure to identify and close idle agency accounts, require interest-bearing features on agency accounts, and mandate regular reporting to DFA, the Treasury, ELBO, and the Legislature; it passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2843, revising definitions in the Mississippi Development Grant Fund to expand eligible site-development expenses, including utility and energy infrastructure improvements, also passed by morning roll call with three no votes. Senate Bill 2865, creating an income tax credit tied to added tax revenue from certain non-gaming capital investment projects at casinos, was described as a repeat of a bill passed the prior year and likewise passed by morning roll call with three no votes. The Senate also considered Senate Bill 2848, revising notice procedures for towing and sale of motor vehicles. The bill would require notices to owners and lienholders to be sent through a third-party vendor by certified mail, shorten notice deadlines, and preserve public notice requirements; it was supported by bankers, towing interests, recyclers, and the Department of Revenue. After questions about notice procedures and concerns about access to personal property in towed vehicles, an amendment adding a reverse repealer was adopted, and the bill passed by morning roll call. Later, the chamber moved to Senate Bill 2202, concerning economic development incentives and employee freedom/privacy regarding unionization decisions, but the motion to table reconsideration prevailed after a division vote, leaving the bill unresolved at that point. The Senate then began consideration of Senate Bill 2259, the People’s Access Act, with an amendment narrowing its live-streaming requirements to state agencies only and limiting retention to two years, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• In the final chapter of his work, as ICE escalated its cruel targeting of Laotian and Southeast Asian
• In the final chapter as it was genuine.
• In the final chapter of<00:14:59.360> his<00:14:59.600> work,<00:14:59.839> as<00
• We thank her and wish her the very best in her next chapter of life.
• We thank her and wish her the very best in her next chapter of life. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Retirement Board denied the request, arguing that judicial retirement allowances under General Law Chapter

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 20th hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-filed bills, with testimony limited to three minutes and written testimony accepted by email or mail. The committee heard several retirement-related bills and requests for creditable service or retirement adjustments, including H5246 for Jason Mitrecy, who sought credit for prior Vermont correctional service toward his Massachusetts Probation Service retirement, and a Beverly police chief retirement bill supported by Rep. Hannah Bowman and Chief John Lachillard, who asked to remain in service a bit longer and noted the bill had been updated to include age and health-exam language. The committee also heard from Danny DeLorati, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Judges Conference, in support of H5359/S3800, which would allow judges to receive military creditable service under the same terms as other state employees. He explained that the State Retirement Board had previously denied such credit to judges under existing law, and argued the change would correct an inequity for veteran judges. Committee members generally expressed support, emphasizing the need to get the language right and noting the bill’s broad veteran coverage. Finally, Alex Seminello testified about a dispute with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System over buying back eight years of Rhode Island service after MTRS had initially approved the transaction and accepted more than $100,000 in transferred funds. He said he retired based on that approval, later learned the credit would not be honored, and was left with a much lower pension than expected. Senator Montigny then spoke in strong support of the petition. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned the meeting at the end.

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• Ordered, that by the authority of Article 4, Section 2 of Chapter 1 of the Constitution, the Senate declares

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted an order declaring the First Middlesex District seat vacant following the death of Edward J. Kennedy, with a precept issued for a special election on March 3, 2026. The chamber also adopted a resolution congratulating the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on its 50th anniversary and observed a moment of silence in memory of Mary O'Connor Blancher, with remarks honoring her service as an educator and longtime Sturbridge public servant. The Senate then advanced several local and special legislation items, generally by unanimous consent and voice vote. These included bills on residency limits for Wells police and fire personnel, a Boston police age waiver for Antonio Perez, additional liquor licenses for Palmer, cemetery-related and treasurer-payment matters in Norton, increasing the Lanesborough select board, bond-related legislation, and a Quincy telecommunications revenue bonds bill that was amended with a new draft before being engrossed. The chamber also considered Massachusetts Water Resources Authority service bills for parcels in Sharon, adopting emergency preambles and passing them to engrossment, and a bill removing Hull from regional commissions on the status of women. The Rules Committee reported several matters for immediate consideration, including suspensions of rules and Joint Rule 12 for certain Senate petitions. The Senate also adopted a special order governing future consideration of House No. 4615, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, setting deadlines and procedures for amendments and requiring immediate third reading and engrossment after amendment. The session closed with remarks recognizing Diwali and wishing the clerk a happy birthday, followed by adjournment to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in formal session.

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• to the lumber and building materials industry were recognized through his presidency of the Boston chapter

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a congratulatory resolution honoring Anna Karaz on her 100th birthday. It then took up and passed several local bills, including a measure authorizing bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for the town of Randolph. The sponsor spoke in support, describing the bill as a home rule petition intended to improve access, civic participation, and voter turnout for Randolph’s growing Haitian Creole-speaking population. The bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed a bill authorizing the Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor. It received a Ways and Means report on House No. 4683, relative to teacher preparation and student literacy, recommending amendment by substitution of the text in Senate document No. 2924; the chamber suspended the rules to consider the order forthwith and adopted it. The Senate further suspended rules to process several Senate petitions and local matters, and then enacted bills amending the Provincetown charter, establishing the appointed town clerk position in Avon, and authorizing Westwood to reissue and grant certain alcohol licenses. Later, the Senate referred a House petition concerning retirement benefits for Valeria Dorazio to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. It then adopted an amendment substituting a new draft for a Plymouth bill, changing it to validate and confirm certain acts and proceedings of Plymouth officials, and passed the bill to be engrossed. The session also included remarks congratulating Sweet Paws Rescue on its 15th anniversary and upcoming facility move, followed by a motion to adjourn in memory of Gerard W. Moynihan, which was adopted after a moment of silence. The Senate adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.

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• properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter

Keywords: 998, house, all