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• Saury, is it on the fiscal spreadsheet that we've been using from chapter 41?
• Does it have a line item there, or is it just in the language of the bill of chapter 41?
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• Local governments would be allowed to designate two-lane county roads or municipal streets that have
• Third change reconciles the difference between the Florida probate code and Florida trust code providing
• Senate Bill 7000, a bill to be entitled: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset
• Senate Bill 7000, a bill to be entitled: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset
• Senate Bill 7004, a bill to be entitled: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions and recognitions, including awareness resolutions and visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved to a special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with most receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support. Early measures included SB 88 on utility terrain vehicles, which would allow local governments to designate certain roads for UTV use under safety restrictions; it passed 32-5 after debate over safety concerns. SB 102 on exceptional student education would create a workforce credential and badge program for students with autism spectrum disorder or modified curricula, and passed 36-0 after discussion of workforce access and district costs. SB 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults would allow alternative service of process through the same app used by scammers, and passed 37-0. SB 130 on compensation for victims of wrongful incarceration would extend filing deadlines and remove restrictive bars to compensation, and passed 38-0. SB 158 would eliminate cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams under the state employee health plan, and passed 38-0 after testimony about early detection and access to follow-up care. The most extensive debate came on SB 234, which would revise laws on resisting law enforcement and add a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter of a law enforcement officer. Supporters argued it was needed after the killing of Officer Jason Raynor and to clarify that violent resistance to officers is not justified; opponents raised concerns about removing “good faith” language, potential impacts on Fourth Amendment issues, racial profiling, and the severity of the mandatory sentence. An amendment to restore “in good faith” failed, and after further debate the sponsor temporarily postponed the bill. The Senate then passed SB 262 on technical trust-code changes by a 36-0 vote, and later recognized Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members in the gallery. Additional bills passed with broad support. SB 274 designated portions of Orlando roadways as Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way, honoring philanthropist Harris Rosen and the late Senator Geraldine Thompson; it passed 38-0 and drew a motion for co-sponsorship. SB 280 created an enforcement mechanism for candidate party-affiliation qualification requirements and passed 38-0. SB 296 repealed the statewide mandate for later middle and high school start times and shifted the issue to local districts after reporting requirements, passing 38-0. SB 356 designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida and passed after remarks about the Holocaust memorial and the need to confront antisemitism. Throughout the session, senators frequently framed their votes in terms of public safety, education, access to care, civil justice, and commemorating community leaders and historical events.

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• asking for how how does the government asking for how how does the government get<00:42:21.320><
• And what that does is it would create another chapter in Title 34.
• chapter in title 34. chapter in title 34.
• So just a code review of commercial buildings.
• Um so, I just wanted to put in the code.

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Summary: The chairman opened by explaining that the committee would hear proposed interim topics and then rank them by written submissions rather than debating them one by one. The Public Service Commission presented two topics: an educational session on small water utilities, citing maintenance needs, water-quality compliance, and difficulty accessing capital, and a review of civil penalties for pipeline safety violations because Wyoming’s statutory penalties are far below federal levels and could affect compliance and funding. Members and outside presenters then outlined a range of additional topics. Representative Campbell proposed work on fire protection districts and EMS districts, focusing on financial stability, mill levies, and possible county authority to combine districts and levies. He also raised public records at meetings, corporate filing fees, and fraudulent corporate filings. The Community College Commission proposed updating annexation statutes so communities can join community college districts more easily, especially where current mill-levy rules create funding issues. Senator Crago supported the fraudulent corporate filings topic and noted related technology-based solutions and overlap with blockchain issues. Other proposals included CPA “Pathways” licensing changes to address a shortage of accountants, a review of public meetings and public records laws, continuation of the electricity study with emphasis on grid reliability and large-load capacity constraints, and a broader review of the public meetings and records act. Ashley Harpstreith of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities supported extending municipal audit deadlines and described a statewide shortage of auditors and CPAs. Healthy Wyoming proposed studying health coverage options for low-income working adults, including state-sponsored or cooperative models. Representative Chestek proposed making most nonpartisan county offices elected on a nonpartisan basis. No votes or final selections were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and discussed whether topics should be assigned to this committee or another one.

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• These building codes are essential for equity.
• Building codes are frozen. This is not the time to roll back building codes. Thank you. Thank you.
• So instead of requiring chargers that look like this, the code or this, the code requires simply outlets
• Building codes are frozen. This is not the time to roll back building codes. Thank you. Thank you.
• State code change right before we did the building code moratorium freeze, by the way, which we had negotiated

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• Senator Perry, you created a new chapter in the health and safety code under a new section, I think it
• Yes, sir, for youth camps specifically, we have the Texas Administrative Code, our rule.
• Codes save complacency, and this bill does that.
• You should have to build according to code, which is one foot above the flood line.
• There are modern codes.

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• And Doug Bell, on behalf of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• As you may know, Chapter 455, pardon me, is the general statute for all health care professions.
• Under Chapter 466.
• And within that chapter, there's a requirement that when they graduate from a dental school, it must
• Compact commissions are the governing bodies of compacts and are composed of representatives from all

Summary: The committee heard and approved several health care bills. Senate Bill 68, by Senator Harrell, would require all hospital emergency departments to be prepared to treat children by maintaining pediatric equipment, staff training, written policies, a pediatric care coordinator, and completion/public posting of the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Senator Harrell said the bill is intended to improve pediatric emergency care in general hospitals, and the bill was supported by the Florida College of Emergency Physicians and the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It passed favorably. The committee also approved Senate Bill 154, which corrects the Mobile Act for dentists and dental hygienists by requiring graduates of out-of-state dental schools seeking licensure by endorsement to have attended a CODA-accredited school. The bill drew support from dental and dental hygienist groups and passed favorably. Senate Bill 40, by Senator Sharif, would require Medicaid managed care networks to ensure at least half of primary care providers offer appointments outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to improve access and reduce emergency room use; it also passed favorably. A lengthy discussion centered on Senate Bill 254, also by Senator Harrell, which would tighten oversight of nursing education programs, create a temporary provisional license and preceptorship for new graduates awaiting NCLEX results, require remediation for low-performing programs, add standardized admission and exit-exam requirements, and allow the Department of Health to inspect programs unannounced. Supporters said the bill would improve quality and help students gain experience, while opponents warned it could reduce the number of nursing programs and worsen shortages, especially among private schools. After debate and testimony from nursing and school representatives, the bill passed favorably, with Senator Davis voting no. The committee then received an OPPAGA presentation on interstate health care licensure compacts. OPPAGA reviewed how Florida uses licensure by endorsement, telehealth registration, and compacts for nurses, psychologists, and physicians, and explained the potential benefits and drawbacks of joining additional compacts, including portability, data sharing, and emergency staffing versus costs, administrative burdens, and possible conflicts with Florida scope-of-practice laws. No action was taken on the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Davis requested to be recorded in support of SB 68 and SB 154.

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• in 11 BSA, Chapter 14.
• definitions in the tobacco tax chapter definitions in the tobacco tax chapter to<01:40:02.560>
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• with and we across our state government with and we partner<00:04:09.560> with<00:04:09.680><
• You all know you’re the government.
• This is the purpose of government: public safety. And it sends a clear message.
• c> history information purpose Code E only history information purpose Code E only allows<01:20:23.639
• House File 286 is re-referred to the Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee.

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• that was made to students all those years ago, that no matter where you are born, no matter what zip code
• you live in, no matter That no matter where you are born, no matter what zip code you live in, no matter
• We authored the next chapter of our history, carrying on the values and lessons learned by the job...
• We authored the next chapter of our history, carrying on the values and lessons learned by the job...
• We authored the next chapter of our history, carrying on the values and lessons learned by the job...

Keywords: student advocacy, SB12, SB13, public education policy, youth engagement, marginalized communities, legislative representation

Summary: Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy event at the Texas Capitol focused on youth participation in policymaking and opposition to recent education-related legislation. Speakers, including student organizers and SEAT leaders, argued that students should have a direct voice in decisions affecting public schools, curriculum, and school governance. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended to support the group, praised their advocacy, and referenced the idea that if young people are not given a seat at the table, they should “bring your own chair.” Several student speakers criticized the newly passed school vouchers bill as a threat to public education and said it would divert resources from public schools. Others opposed bills such as Senate Bill 12 and Senate Bill 13, describing them as harmful to LGBTQ+ students and inclusive education. One speaker also condemned book bans and library censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and truthful, inclusive curricula. The speakers framed these issues as matters of student rights, belonging, and free expression. SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the organization’s history of student-led activism against book bans and exclusion from school policymaking. Samuels said the group had distributed challenged books, pursued legal action over blocked internet resources, and delivered a Student Bill of Rights to superintendents and legislators. The event ended without any formal legislative vote or committee action, serving instead as a press conference and advocacy rally urging lawmakers to listen to students.

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• This means that our tax code is tied to the version of the Internal Revenue Code as amended through a
• Revenue Code as amended through a Revenue Code as amended through a particular<00:09:53.360> date.
• There are the Internal Revenue Code.
• definitions in the Internal Revenue Code definitions in the Internal Revenue Code are<00:11:26.880
• code. Okay, let's uh move forward here. code. Okay, let's uh move forward here.

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• And I understand that people like to use the state government.
• The amendment is coded A-2. I recognize.
• The amendment is coded A3.
• The amendment is coded A4.
• And it doesn't matter their zip code, background, or individual needs.

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• The government code and the local government code allow governmental entities and political subdivisions
• fire origin and cause, conducting state building fire safety inspections, enforcing the state fire code
• Well, if you could get it by zip code or something, it would be even better, you know, something that
• the same rate based on this zip code back here.
• Chapter 2210 of the Texas Insurance Code directs TWIA to operate as an insurance company.

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• AMENDMENT BAR CODE 916664. YES THANK YOU.
• BUT I JUST DON'T THINK IT SHOULD BE PART OF OUR STATE GOVERNANCE.
• BUT I DO NOT THINK THIS IS THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT.
• I LOVE OUR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AND THE FOLKS WHO WORK THERE.
• AND AMENDMENT BAR CODE 828536 YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO EXPLAIN.

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• SB 1080 STREAMS AND THE PROCESS ORDERS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
• THIS ENSURES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN FLORIDA FOLLOW A CONSISTENT STATE STANDARDS PROTECTING INTERIM GOVERNMENT
• CHAPTER 163 IS THE COMMUNITY PLANNING ACT.
• IF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE SAYING WE WANT CITIZEN INPUT ON DEVELOPING IF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE SAYING WE
• CERTAINLY THIS IS NOT TO RUN OVER LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

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• We code these patients, and we call them deflections.
• <00:57:49.400> these misnomer of a word but we code these misnomer of a word but we code these
• I also want to just flag that this food co-op had gotten a grant from the federal government.
• <01:16:24.719> um bill needs to go to state government um bill needs to go to state government
• government government committee<01:16:46.840> um<01:16:47.040> so<01:16:47.400> any

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• Emergencies Act 15 United States Code Emergencies Act 15 United States Code 1622D<02:36:48.160><
• <02:47:36.000> power, the exploitation of government power, the exploitation of government
• to encourage local governments and state governments to raise taxes. younger.
• people who want to change the tax code people who want to change the tax code to<04:55:37.400>

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• Chapter three, 13 agreements back in the Chapter three, 13 agreements back in the day and the tax burden
• Do we work with any other Government agencies like that or federal agencies.
• But they are there by electric codes to turn the system off if there's a fire.
• The battery project has to be compliant with the county fire code.
• Do they follow the county fire code? They will follow the state law.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• And it has always been in code that they can voluntarily work together on these projects.
• They are doing some of that now, and this kind of puts it in code, going to page 3 next, page 4 really
• They are doing some of that now, and this kind of puts it in code.
• It's not just because you don't meet the code; it's how that system is functioning.
• When we look at that system, it may not meet the code, but it works.

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Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up Senate Bill 2276, which addresses water projects that cross county lines. Senator Larry Luick and Danny Quissel of the North Dakota Water Resource Districts Association explained that the bill would require joint boards for multi-county projects, with equal representation from each county, and would add a dispute-resolution process: mediation through the Agriculture Department, then appeal to the Department of Water Resources, and finally court if needed. An additional cleanup amendment was adopted to clarify that a district could proceed if a joint board or district refused to participate. Members raised concerns about possible county-versus-county litigation, but the committee approved the amendment and then passed SB 2276 as amended on an 11-0-2 roll call. The committee then heard the final bill of the day, Senate Bill 2267, on on-site wastewater treatment systems. DEQ Director Dave Glott presented a revised amendment reflecting prior discussion and input from local public health units and installers. The proposal would give the Department of Environmental Quality exclusive rulemaking authority, require public health units to inspect systems within 24 hours, allow MOUs with neighboring counties or health units, prohibit local rules that conflict with state standards, and create a state licensing system for installers while exempting homeowners working on their own property. It also set up permitting and appeals procedures, civil penalties for violations, and a $99,000 appropriation, with the department saying it would also rely on fee revenue and report back later on whether the program is working. Members asked about homeowner installation, local permitting, technical assistance, and whether the $99,000 appropriation and expected fees would be sufficient. Glott said homeowners could still consult with local health units and would likely still need permits, and estimated fees might be around $200 per year for installers, generating roughly $50,000 annually. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed SB 2267 as amended on a due-pass motion, with one no vote recorded. The chair then adjourned the meeting.

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• He said Hennepin County has had a groundwater effort funded through the federal government, and they
• funded through the federal government. funded through the federal government.
• Um, they're under the IRS code. They're required to make annual filings with the IRS.
• And, you know, I'll tell you, as somebody who fights every day for the government to make investments
• who fights every day for the government who fights every day for the government to<00:26:32.080>

Bills: HF2446, HF2563, HF2444

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• AS IT HAS INCREASED IN VALUE AND DENSITY SINCE THEN, WE WANTED TO ALSO TAKE ACCOUNT OF THE BUILDING CODES
• BECAUSE WE KNOW WHEN YOU LOOK AT VARIOUS STUDIES THAT FLORIDA HAS A VERY STRONG BUILDING CODE.
• AND THAT BUILDING CODE IS MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE IN TERMS OF EXPECTED DAMAGES WE WOULD FIND.
• WE WORKED WITH THE BUILDING CODE AND IMPROVEMENTS THREE 2002 AND POST 2002 AND CAME UP WITH AN ESTIMATE
• SO AFTER YOU DO THE SHARES AS WE TYPICALLY SEE THEM FOR INSURANCE, FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, FOR WHAT AN

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