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• The ABA, the Florida Constitution... Sure.
• I am here in opposition to the amendment that was added. It's on page 237, section 8.
• We don't have an amendment on this bill. I thought you had 1279?
• We don't have an amendment on this bill. Would you like to speak on the bill?
• I thought it was an amendment at it.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for HB 1503, which would require general education courses that use technology to provide students opportunities to build digital literacy, including instruction on applications of artificial intelligence and related topics such as software engineering, computer networks, database systems, and cybersecurity as applicable to the course. It would also require high school computer science courses offered by school districts to include instruction on AI. There was no public testimony or debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then considered PCS for HB 1279, an education bill that the sponsor said was intended to improve consistency, oversight, and transparency while putting Florida students first. The bill drew extensive questioning and opposition over provisions affecting university admissions and funding, including a 95% Florida-resident first-time-in-college enrollment target tied to preeminent funding, a cap on nonresident students from any one country, standardized GPA weighting, limits on institution-wide graduation requirements, and changes related to accreditation references and other education programs. The sponsor argued these changes would open more seats for Florida students, preserve academic rigor, and align statutes with existing regulations and court action, while opponents said the bill would harm university competitiveness, research, revenue, faculty recruitment, and access for international and nontraditional students. Public testimony on HB 1279 was largely opposed. Speakers included a student advocate, a dental hygiene representative concerned about dual regulation of expanded-function dental programs, and faculty representatives from FSU and FAMU who warned the bill would politicize admissions and curriculum, reduce competitiveness, and create negative fiscal impacts. During debate, supporters emphasized taxpayer investment in Florida students and the need to prioritize in-state applicants, while opponents argued the bill would weaken the state university system and undermine its national standing. The committee reported PCS for HB 1279 favorably by a 12-5 vote.

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• as amended by conference.
• And four nays, the bill is repassed as amended by conference, and its title is agreed to.
• Reading Senate File Number 2298 as amended by conference. Third reading is amended by conference.
• Beliefs of not just the Minnesota Constitution, but the Constitution of the United States, and that's
• The bill is repassed as amended by conference and its title is agreed to.

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• Amendment is adopted. Item number one is adopted.
• For me, it's either in the statute or in the Constitution.
• Now that has to maybe possibly amend some returns or go forward.
• amendment was coming forth.
• So if you're in doubt about that amendment, please help.

Summary: The Revenue Estimating Conference met with four members present and first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized the FYI end-of-balance of $577,077,871 as nonrecurring revenue. The main business was revising the state revenue forecast for FY 2026, FY 2027, and the long-range outlook. The Division of Administration recommended a $113 million reduction to the FY 2026 State General Fund forecast and a $104 million reduction for FY 2027, citing weaker-than-expected individual income tax collections, softer corporate income tax receipts, and some weakness in general sales tax, partly offset by stronger motor vehicle sales tax and higher mineral-related revenues tied to oil prices. The Legislative Fiscal Office presented a somewhat different but broadly similar forecast, with modest net increases to the general fund bottom line in the current year and next year, emphasizing caution on income and corporate taxes and more optimism on sales, severance, royalties, and some other revenue streams. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the causes of the income tax shortfall, especially withholding and refund patterns after tax changes that lowered rates. Department of Revenue officials explained that withholding tables had been set with a cushion that may be producing larger refunds, and said changing the tables could quickly reduce overwithholding, though the effect would take time to show up. Members also discussed corporate collections, the lingering effects of the franchise tax repeal, the role of settlements and audits, and the extent to which collections are voluntary versus enforcement-driven. The Department of Revenue said corporate collections still had key filing and estimated-payment milestones ahead in May and June, and that refund and audit activity related to the former franchise tax would continue for some time. The conference then adopted the Division of Administration’s FY 2026 forecast, the FY 2027 recurring forecast, and the long-range forecast, along with the proposed inflation rates for the Millennium Trust and parish severance allocation. Members also adopted the incentive expenditure forecast, noting that the reported amount is only the REC-reported portion and that larger tax exemption amounts come off the top before appropriations. The Treasurer reported a General Fund cash balance of about $404.1 million as of May 5, 2026, and an interfund borrowing base of about $9.18 billion, saying cash levels were similar on average to the prior year. The meeting ended with a note that another REC meeting might be needed depending on the May 16 election, and the conference adjourned without objection.

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• Yes, I do have the A3 amendment.
• amendment I do have an oral Amendment amendment I do have an oral Amendment after<01:08:55.239><
• call it a more reassuring oral Amendment call it a more reassuring oral Amendment and<01:09:42.679
• <01:12:43.199> CNN discussions on the oral Amendment CNN discussions on the oral Amendment
• moves at Senate file uh 304 as amended moves at Senate file uh 304 as amended uh<01:51:19.239>

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• I have an author's amendment.
• This bill as amended This bill is amend This bill as amended is<00:07:30.560> modeled<00:07:30.880
• bill as amended by the DE1. bill as amended by the DE1.
• constitutional rights and it is wrong. constitutional rights and it is wrong.
• The A1 amendment is adopted. Rep. Mura, to your bill as amended.

Bills: HF3435, HF3409

Keywords: school access, school site, school district, charter school, federal agents, DHS, Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CBP, Customs and Border Protection, USCIS, immigration enforcement, judicial warrant, student privacy, school safety, sanctuary schools, warrant requirement, federal warrant, school grounds

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• report of the conference committee on House File 2432 be adopted and that the bill be repassed as amended
• on other bills regarding some amendments on other bills regarding a<00:10:37.640> registry<00
• House File 2432, as amended by conference.
• <00:30:12.720> and<00:30:12.960> we<00:30:13.200> all defend our constitution
• and we all defend our constitution and we all understand<00:30:14.080> here<00:30:14.240>

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• I move Amendment L003 to the amendment.
• an amendment. an amendment.
• >> Amendment L06, amended. >> Amendment L06, amended.
• . amendment. amendment.
• <03:21:11.040> Pass amended. Senate 158 is amended. Pass amended. Senate 158 is amended.

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• appropriate time to offer an amendment appropriate time to offer an amendment um<00:40:28.520>
• <00:42:35.200> was amendment was amendment was drafted<00:42:37.319> um<00:42:38.319>
• All right, so I guess the vote first will be on Amendment 0842, whether to adopt that amendment.
• had been assuming that this amendment had been assuming that this amendment dealt<01:07:31.200><
• All right, then on the bill as amended, so it would be OTPA on House Bill 587 with Amendment 0843.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• This says amendment to SB 88-FN.
• <00:46:37.800> and I brought forward the amendment and I brought forward the amendment and
• <01:18:21.760> this<01:18:22.160> um they amended this um they amended this um this
• Yes, I also like to offer an amendment Yes, I also like to offer an amendment to Do you want to
• I agree with the amendment, too.

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• bill is still it's still in the amended bill is still it's still in the amended bill.<00:17:51.520
• Do you want to speak on the amendment or the actual bill? Yes, sir. The amendment.
• Um, so we do support the amendment.
• Um, so we do support the amendment.
• Uh, a a flex support the amendment.

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• We need to attach the amendment, please, sir. Okay. They're printing an amendment. Oh, okay.
• Okay, let me offer up these amendments, 3713. Curry, could you tell us what this amendment does?
• Could you tell us what this amendment does?
• Amendment number 3713, the first two amendments are technical.
• As amended. As amended. Appropriate time. Okay. As amended. As amended. Okay.

Bills: HB27, HB143, HB205, HB308, HB311, HB417, HB430, HB562, HB812, HB1129

Keywords: inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette

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• The university scrutinized our constitution simply because we... ...used the word conservative.
• The beauty of the Texas Constitution, that's the way it's set up.
• Please vote no on SB37 or at least amend it to reduce the harm it will cause in its current form.
• I ask the committee to consider clarifying amendments; they're on the paper I gave to you. on page 10
• , line 13, and on page 12, line 2, just to reinforce their constitutional right.

Bills: SB 37

Keywords: fetal development, education, public health curriculum, middle school, age-appropriate instruction, 1184, house, all

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• Uh, the amendment, yeah, which what is the amendment number? Is it 114? Yeah, 114.
• redo and have one seamless amendment, correct?
• I I or we just have to do an amendment I I or we just have to do an amendment yeah<00:08:26.639>
• haven't voted on the other amendment haven't voted on the other amendment that<00:09:03.560>
• redo and have one one seamless Amendment redo and have one one seamless Amendment correct<00:09:

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Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care. DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.

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• I urge adoption of the amendment. The clerk has an amendment to the amendment.
• Are there further amendments to the bill? Amendments to the amendments? Yes, sir.
• Amendments to the amendments? Yes, sir. Senator Morris moved to amend the committee amendment.
• The amendment to the amendment is adopted.
• Now, the question is on the adoption of the amendment as amended.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate considered and passed House Bill 4245, the Department of Revenue rules bundle covering 27 rules from six agencies. Members withdrew the committee amendment, adopted a floor amendment making changes to two lottery rules and one tax rule related to pre-need cemetery companies, then passed the bill 30-1. The Senate also adopted a title amendment and made the bill effective from passage by a 31-0 vote. Later, when the House rejected the Senate’s amendments, the Senate receded from its amendments and again passed the bill, making it effective from passage. The chamber also adopted several concurrent resolutions from the Rules Committee, including studies on school finance transparency, divorce grounds, the Southern West Virginia water crisis, athletic trainer access in public secondary schools, the eastern gray fox population, upland game bird stamp purchases, and the Public Service Commission. Senate Concurrent Resolution 50, calling for a study of the PSC, was also adopted. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 5381, which expands the Office of Energy’s role to develop a comprehensive energy policy and grid stabilization plan, and House Bill 5412, the Future Ready Education Act, after amending it to require annual vocational and agriculture offerings unless not viable and to set science-of-reading training requirements for K-5 literacy teachers by 2028-29. The Senate passed House Bill 845, a supplemental appropriation to the Governor’s Office Civil Contingent Fund, after concurring in a House amendment that reappropriated federal match grant funds and increased the civil contingency surplus fund from $15 million to $25 million; it was made effective from passage. The chamber also concurred in House amendments to House Bill 4106 on constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds, House Bill 4004 creating the Recharge West Virginia training reimbursement program, House Bill 5453 revising the school aid funding formula for special education weighting, and other measures including House Bill 4009 on portable benefits, Senate Bill 164 on substitute teacher definitions, and House Bill 4606 on pretrial release for certain felonies. A lengthy debate centered on House Bill 4198, the E-Verify Safe Harbor Act. The Judiciary Committee amendment would have required public and certain private employers to use E-Verify, while a further amendment from the Senator from Randolph would have limited the mandate to public employers and made E-Verify optional for private employers with liability protections for good-faith use. After extensive discussion about small business impacts, federal-state conflicts, and enforcement, the Senate adopted the Randolph amendment and then passed the bill 31-3, with a title amendment also adopted. The Senate later refused to concur in House amendments to House Bill 4010, concurred in House amendments to House Bill 5438, receded from amendments to House Bill 4765, and adjourned sine die.

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• drafted and offer a proposed amendment drafted and offer a proposed amendment which<00:20:10.679
• <00:34:37.879> it families I would urge you to amend it families I would urge you to amend
• Amendment 1, religious rights, Hawaii Constitution Article 12, Section 7.
• Amendment 1, religious rights, Hawaii Constitution Article 12, Section 7.
• one religious rights Hawaii Amendment one religious rights Hawaii Constitution<01:25:38.920> Article

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• Right now, there isn't a pre-filing amendment deadline; anybody here could be filing their amendments
• Even though you may be a statutory municipality versus a constitutional-created county.
• It's almost always on the amendments.
• We are going to say no one can offer an amendment, no one can have any debate on this bill.
• This is a record vote required by the Constitution. The clerk will ring the bell. Show Mr.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I mean, we are here because the governor put it on the call. to answer the constitutional issues raised
• so, have subjected themselves to appropriate legislative oversight consistent with with the 10th Amendment
• They were race neutral, VRA compliant. and constitutional.
• Comply with the Voting Rights Act, 14th Amendment, and any other. appropriate law, and it doesn't seem
• policy perspective and determine and if it's something that the committee wants to support or not or amend

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• amendment was? amendment was?
• This is not a Second Amendment issue.
• This is not a Second Amendment issue.
• amendment to tighten that language. amendment to tighten that language.
• > citizens<04:49:41.360> privacy amendment regarding our citizens privacy amendment regarding

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• constitute deadly force. constitute deadly force.
• We have two amendments. Uh, first amendment is A1. Who will be offering that?
• Um, this amendment is the safe and secure storage of firearms amendment.
• With eight ayes and 10 nays, the amendment fails. There's an amendment at the desk.
• Representative Pinto, describe your amendment. Yes, I do move the A2 amendment.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard Chair Bliss present HF 13, a bill to change Minnesota self-defense law so that a person using reasonable force in resisting an offense against the person would not be required to consider retreat. Bliss tied the proposal to a recent Minnesota Supreme Court case involving a man at a light rail station and argued the court had effectively created a duty to retreat that the legislature had never enacted. He said the bill would codify the right to stand one’s ground while still leaving reasonableness to judges and juries. Supporters Bryan Gosh of the NRA and Rob Door of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus testified that Minnesota’s duty-to-retreat rules are confusing, judicially created, and out of step with other states. They argued the bill would clarify self-defense law and protect people who defend themselves or others, citing examples from other states and a Texas church shooting to argue that a retreat requirement can endanger victims and bystanders. Opponents Maggie Emery of Protect Minnesota, Sarah Erickson of Giffords, and Don Einwalter of Moms Demand Action argued the bill would function as a “shoot-first” law, increase homicides, worsen racial disparities, and make communities and law enforcement less safe. They cited studies linking stand-your-ground laws to higher homicide rates and pointed to incidents in Florida and Minnesota involving firearms and children. The committee also took up two amendments. Representative Hollins offered an amendment on safe and secure firearm storage, saying it was intended to reduce child access to guns and suicides; she requested a roll call. Chair Bliss opposed it, saying current law already covers negligent storage and that the amendment was too broad, including for a rural constituent who keeps a shotgun by his door. Representative Hudson and Representative Pinto argued over whether current law is sufficient and whether the amendment would remove needed flexibility. The transcript ends during discussion of the amendments, with no final vote or disposition recorded.

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• <03:00:10.319> deletes Amendment so the new Amendment deletes Amendment so the new Amendment
• <03:01:31.439> by<03:01:32.439> Amendment adopt hr15 as amended by Amendment adopt
• <03:04:59.600> amended move ought to pass as Amendment amended move ought to pass as Amendment
• <03:27:36.359> Amendment<03:27:36.800> on<03:27:37.040> House amendment Amendment
• <03:39:25.080> 2025 Amendment 2025 Amendment 2025 0716 There are four changes in the amendment

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