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• Chapter 47, Section 5, repealing Section 8-8-11, 8,000, Section 5, Chapter 1227, Section 5, relating
• Section 5, repealing Section 8, 8, 11, 8,000, Section 5, Chapter 1227, Section 5, relating to the Department
• By any section 15, for need to relink to school bond elections.
• and renumbering sections in Title 27. ...meaning Section 27-2-303, amending Title 27, Article 3; Section
• Section 27-252 repealing Section 27-251, and amending Section 27-3-35, Section 27-3-355, and other provisions

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• The Office of Election Crimes and Security is continuing to pursue violations of the Election Code.
• The Office of Election Crimes and Security is continuing to pursue violations of the Election Code.
• We provide files where we find probable cause for violations of the election code.
• All we do is investigate violations of the election code and then pass off the people with the appropriate
• But once again, I mean, one of the things that's unique about the Florida election code is that we want

Summary: The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from the Florida Commission on Ethics on several proposed legislative changes. The commission asked for changes to the Whistleblower Act to better cover ethics complaints, a public records exemption for commissioners’ and staff members’ sensitive personal information, an expanded gift-disclosure family definition to include foster relationships, and a first-time waiver of fines for late financial disclosure filers. Staff also requested technical fixes, including treating a timely postmarked appeal as filed on time, clarifying Form 6 filing requirements for appointees to elected seats, extending ethics-training requirements to municipal appointees filling unexpired terms, and clarifying where Form 10 gift disclosures are filed. Commission staff reported high electronic filing compliance rates, the rollout of automated fines, and an average of 92 days for completed preliminary investigations in 2025. They also updated the committee on two federal court challenges involving the in-office lobbying ban and the Form 6 requirement for elected municipal officers. The committee then heard from Secretary of State Cord Byrd, who outlined preparations for the 2026 election cycle and several policy proposals. He discussed work with new supervisors of elections, ongoing election-crimes enforcement, cooperation with federal agencies on citizenship verification, and data-sharing agreements with other states. Byrd also proposed a statewide pre-certification audit system with grants for smaller counties, a more streamlined process for checking voter citizenship status after registration, and a modernization fix for voter records affected by randomized driver’s license numbers. Members asked about special elections, election-crimes investigations, returning-citizen voting determinations, chain-of-custody procedures, and interstate data-sharing agreements. Byrd said special election timing is controlled by the governor, the elections-crimes office investigates but does not arrest, returning-citizen applications are resolved within 90 days, and he is confident in current chain-of-custody practices. The committee also considered gubernatorial nominations. By unanimous vote, members approved a block of nominees, then separately took up Joshua Kellum’s nomination to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The committee heard sworn public testimony from Robin Blevins, who urged rejection of Kellum’s appointment and criticized his background and past involvement in FWC-related advocacy. After brief discussion, the committee voted unanimously to approve Kellum’s nomination as well.

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• with the bipartisan Sunset Section 230 Act.
• with the bipartisan Sunset Section 230 Act.
• Section 230 was written nearly 30 years ago for a Section 230 Act.
• Please support H.R. 117, Section 230.
• That case was dismissed under Section 230.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, in electives time or a specials rotation, depending on the grade level.
• In electives time or a specials rotation, depending on the grade level.
• In 2023, I passed a bill authorizing the Bible to be taught in high school as an elective to get credit
• And this would actually count, we've worked the language to where if they wanted, if they elect to take
• And, of course, I have a lot of charter schools in the 504 area code.

Summary: The House Education Committee met on May 12, 2026, and first approved SB 518, which gives LSU limited authority to buy and sell certain real estate within one mile of campus as a two-year pilot program. Supporters said the bill would let LSU respond more quickly to deteriorating properties near campus and improve the student experience, while keeping protections such as appraisals and fair-market-value requirements. Members asked about whether the authority would affect residential property or be expanded to other universities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then advanced SCR 33, creating a one-year Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force to study and better align apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and related programs across state agencies and employers. Testimony emphasized the need to reduce duplication and improve coordination so students and employers can more easily connect. HR 168 also passed, directing the Board of Regents to study collegiate athletic program funding after concerns raised by athletic directors about deficits and accounting practices. Members next approved SB 488, establishing a school safety drone response pilot program to supplement school crisis plans. The bill drew detailed testimony from a vendor describing drone deployment, response times, and coordination with law enforcement; an amendment was adopted to require coordination with the Department of Education, State Police, and the Sheriffs’ Association. The committee also favorably reported HCR 97, asking BESE and Wildlife and Fisheries to study adding age-appropriate hunting, conservation, and shooting sports education in grades 5-12, with members clarifying that no live firearms would be used on campus. Finally, the committee approved SB 112, allowing local school boards to adopt parental-consent release-time policies for religious instruction, with amendments adding instructor qualifications, reporting requirements, electronic delivery flexibility, and constitutional safeguards. It also reported SB 504, expanding individual graduation plans to include vocational options and apply to charter schools, with an amendment for standalone elementary charters. The committee then passed SB 346 and SB 347, both dealing with deepfakes—one prohibiting their use against K-12 students and the other adding unlawful deepfakes to campus power-based violence rules—and SB 353, authorizing postsecondary systems to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. Several members raised concerns about naming LA Wallet specifically, but the bill was still reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.

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• You know, we scheduled that without knowing that it was the time of the Boston election.
• And there was an election in Malden, I believe, as well.
• So that would include Section 8 housing, elderly housing, for I think it's 222, and alternative vouchers
• which brings a number of changes to the DDS statute, which is General Law, Chapter 123B, specifically Section
• Section 17.

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Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its quarterly virtual meeting and approved the September minutes. Chair Denise Garlick opened with updates on the commission’s first “Meeting the Moment” community forum in Needham, reporting strong attendance, a large resource fair, and mostly positive survey feedback. Commissioners said the event was valuable for connecting advocates, providers, and people with disabilities, while also noting lessons learned about accessibility, timing, and the need for more networking time and advance materials. The chair said the commission is planning future forums in other regions, including possible sites in Lowell, Northampton, and the South Shore. A major item was the new advisory council. Oz Osmondahar and Eman described the outreach and screening process, which drew roughly 60 nominations and emphasized lived experience, sector expertise, geographic diversity, and connections to broader networks. The council will serve as strategic advisors and thought partners, meet twice a year, and hold its first in-person orientation on January 30 at the State House Members Lounge. Commissioners were encouraged to stay engaged with the council and use it to strengthen commission and subcommittee work. Subcommittee reports covered employment, workforce supports, and long-term services and supports/health equity. The Disability Employment Subcommittee reported collaboration with SEED, a presentation at the Employment Matters Conference, a discussion with a disability employee resource group, and upcoming work with CED and veterans advocates. The Workforce Supports Subcommittee heard from the MassHealth Policy Commission’s Behavioral Health Workforce Center about workforce data gaps and an upcoming needs assessment, and plans to host ADDP on 2025 workforce metrics. The long-term services and supports committee discussed the Housing Navigator program, barriers to accessible housing, and concerns about how federal cuts could affect disability services and health equity. The commission also heard from DDS Deputy General Counsel Erin Brown and Associate Commissioner Chris Klaskin on a new law expanding access to records from former state institutions, including new notification and privacy procedures and a forthcoming regulatory process with public input. Commissioners welcomed the law as a step toward transparency and dignity. Amen gave an executive director update on the annual report, recent collaboration with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, a national state-employer practice group, and the IDD/Autism Alliance working group. The meeting also included a moment of reflection for disability activist Alice Wong, a commissioner announcement about Work Without Limits’ virtual career fair, and adjournment after a motion and second were approved unanimously.

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• The amendment is coded A3.
• The amendment is coded A5.
• The amendment is coded A4.
• The amendment is coded A8. The amendment is coded A8. I recognize the member from Hennepin.
• The amendment is coded A9.

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• Um, now flipping a coin is still an alternative. election and one candidate received more election and
• We had a Senate very close elections.
• <00:11:39.680> one<00:11:39.920> vote election that ended up one vote election that ended
• It didn't say in state code left out.
• You know, I've been writing those papers since my first election in 1996, the special elections. >> Representative

Bills: SB42, SB166, SB42, SB166

Keywords: abandoned roads, land ownership, government regulations, property rights, transportation, Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, municipal elections, runoff elections, majority voting, electoral procedures, local governance, campaign finance, record retention, political action committees, Fair Campaign Practices Act, 1136

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• Section one and section 1A is the same.
• Section one and section 1A is the same.
• Section one and section 1A is the same.
• Section one and section 1A is the same.
• Section one and section 1A is the same.

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• But all these people are your constituents, people that elected you.
• But all these people are your constituents, people that elected you.
• Did your employer have a dress code policy?"
• Did your employer have a dress code policy?"
• Did your employer have a dress code policy?"

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• And what I really admire about our election code and what we've done over the last 25 years to get to
• We have the Office of Election Crimes and Security continuing to pursue violations of the election code
• Finally, Florida's proactive strengthening of our election code year after year.
• We analyze that to the election code because the election code is We intake information.
• We analyze that to the election code because the election code is complex.

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met to hear a lengthy presentation from Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Florida election administration, with a focus on how elections are handled during natural disasters, election security, and preparations for the 2026 cycle. Byrd described Florida’s response to hurricanes in 2022 and 2024, saying the state works directly with county supervisors of elections to tailor executive orders to local conditions, add or relocate polling sites, extend deadlines, and help displaced voters and emergency workers cast ballots. Members from affected areas echoed that local supervisors had managed storm disruptions well and that turnout remained strong despite major damage. A large portion of the meeting covered election integrity and security. Byrd emphasized Florida’s use of paper ballots, pre-election logic and accuracy testing, post-election audits, public canvassing, standardized voter-intent rules, and strict vote-by-mail request and signature-match requirements. He said the Department of State’s Office of Election Crimes and Security investigates complaints and refers matters to law enforcement, and that Florida has expanded access to the federal SAVE database to verify citizenship. Members asked about threats to election workers, staffing vacancies, cybersecurity, ballot design, vote-by-mail address changes, and how the state coordinates with county supervisors, emergency management, and other agencies. Several members raised questions about voter eligibility and returning citizens, and Byrd said the department provides free information to help people determine whether their rights have been restored, while noting that court and clerk reporting practices still create challenges. He also said the department is considering additional legislative proposals, including more safeguards tied to driver’s license and citizenship verification and a possible statewide 100% audit of races before certification. The meeting ended with the chair encouraging members to visit supervisors of elections offices and submit specific ideas for future elections legislation; no votes were taken and the committee adjourned.

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• Moving on to the next page, section 4.
• Moving on to the next page, section 5.
• Moving on to the next page, section 2.
• Moving on to the next page, section 3.
• Moving on to the next page, section 4.

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• In section one, it slightly amends the KUMC grant program by replacing a very complex formula with a
• Sections two and four continue investing in aspiring teachers of color scholarships.
• And then we have section three, which continues investing in closing education opportunity gap grants
• continue<00:03:36.239> in Sections two and four continue in Sections two and four continue
• school administrator to you, our elected school administrator to you, our elected policy<01:07:38.960

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• <05:16:54.718> that deeply concerned about the sections that deeply concerned about the sections
• <05:40:16.080> of themselves because it is a code of themselves because it is a code of conduct
• What the law says is that you section.
• And that is in section one, Roman 5 A and B.
• It is simply unjust to punish elected.

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• We often refer to those as SARS, and if you look at the Labor Code, Section 6315, it tells us that those
• Serious accidents caused by a serious violation is what it says in the Labor Code.
• Labor Code Section 5909 requires us to act on a petition for reconsideration of a decision issued by
• Under former Section 5909, the 60 days began to run when the petition was filed.
• Effective July 1, 2024, Section 5909 was amended so that the 60 days begin Section 5909 was amended so

Summary: The subcommittee heard a series of budget and trailer bill presentations focused on labor and public employment programs. The first item covered EDD Next modernization, where EDD described progress on customer service improvements, fraud prevention, language access, and the Integrated Claims Management System. The LAO urged stronger legislative oversight as the project enters its most difficult phase, and members questioned the revised schedule, total cost, change orders, stress testing, SB 1090 implementation, and how race and ethnicity data will be protected. EDD said the overall project cost remains about $1.2 billion, that the work is being phased with disability insurance and paid family leave first, and that fraud has been greatly reduced since pandemic-era programs ended. Members also asked for follow-up information on SB 590 outreach and equity impacts. The committee then reviewed the California Workforce Development Board’s request to reduce staffing as one-time grant workloads wind down, along with trailer bill language to streamline reporting requirements. The board and Department of Finance said the staffing reductions reflect the end of surge funding and that the proposal would consolidate roughly 10 to 12 reports into one annual report, with additional reporting only if new funds are appropriated for certain programs. Senator Durazo questioned the policy direction of reducing workforce staffing, while the administration said the positions were tied to temporary grant programs and that current staffing is sufficient for ongoing duties. Members also asked about the board’s role in AI-related workforce planning and the rationale for using state funds for the High Road Construction Careers Program. A major portion of the hearing focused on the Subsequent Injury Benefits Trust Fund reforms and related staffing request at DIR. The administration and LAO described rapid growth in applications, backlog, and liabilities, saying the program’s eligibility has expanded beyond its original intent and that liabilities could reach about $30 billion by 2030 without reform. The trailer bill would tighten eligibility, apply the changes to open cases, and use the QME process and contemporaneous evidence to document preexisting disabilities. Members raised concerns about fairness to pending claimants, evaluator capacity, and the relationship to other SIBTF legislation, while the LAO said the proposal largely aligns with its prior recommendations. DIR also presented a request to eliminate vacant positions under a statewide vacancy sweep, which drew criticism from members who argued the cuts could weaken enforcement and backlog reduction efforts; the committee asked DIR to return with more detail on impacts and on its use of temporary-help authority. The final items addressed a request for additional Cal/OSHA investigative staff and a trailer bill to make permanent the revised Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board petition timeline. DIR said the BOI staffing would help investigate fatalities and serious injuries more quickly, while members emphasized the importance of family contact and timely investigations. For the WCAB item, the chair explained that the 2024 change to Labor Code section 5909, which starts the 60-day decision clock when a case is transmitted rather than when a petition is filed, has reduced pending cases and should be made permanent; the remaining backlog was reported at 460 cases, down from 637 before the change.

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• not service the sole basis for determining whether to deny a claim that denial under the insurance code
• We're going to take up strike All Amendment bar code 2, 2, 7, 3, 1, 2, Without objection.
• He was appointed in July 2021 and then elected in November. to finish his predecessor's term.
• Section 10. You can't make anything else.
• But you can make gold and silver legal tender under Article One Section 10. Okay. Thank you.

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• the tools through violations primarily listed in chapters 110 and 117 of the United States Criminal Code
• We have been playing catch-up for more than 40 years since the ARPANET, the Pre-Election.
• The amendment to Title 18 United States Code Section 3509M has previously hindered our ability to work
• Why it's so important to open the courtroom doors and reform Section 230 for those who suffer harms,
• In addition to reforming Section 230 and passing bills such as the Stop CSAM Act, I am of the view that

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• So when you code it into the budget system, you have to code it to specific other funds.
• That's what's coded in Movers.
• Page 107 is the workers' compensation section. Page 107 is the workers' compensation section.
• You'll see more federal authority, for example, in DSS's budget section or health budget section, and
• You'll see more federal authority, for example, in DSS's budget section or health budget section, and

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• If someone is being targeted to buy an Apple phone that reflects their zip code, if it's too high, you
• It's available to every city official in charge of code enforcement, and it gives them basically easy
• I want to thank our pro tem elect for bringing this forward. It's such a great bill.
• The only provision of the bill that speeds up any judicial decision is in Government Code Section 65757
• 2 and to delete Section 4 related to extended eviction timelines.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote. The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces. SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action. Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.

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• Section two.
• Section three.
• Section three.
• Section three.
• Section three.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Section 253.5, in which we state who we are and who we are not.
• C-sections on kitchen tables, amputations in garages, and eye surgery...
• Those are just in different sections of the statute that don't show up in the bill.
• The bill is very simple—two sections.
• Section two simply clarifies... They have to return it to the licensed land surveyor.

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