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• I think we've got tough future.
• I knew that, but I think this would send a message to at least think long and hard about, uh, taking
• I knew that, but I think this would send a message to at least think long and hard about, uh, taking
• think uh, Chair Hansen, you are correct. think uh, Chair Hansen, you are correct.
• Um, you know, I think our on this.

Bills: HF3579, HF3549, HF3548, HF4388, HF3566

Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control

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• Um, I think that the clerk will sort that out, but I think you're right. Right. Yeah. No.
• So I think letters need to go to both places. I think if I recall we split it.
• that um I think could be a life threat. that um I think could be a life threat.
• >> I didn't think of that. >> I didn't think of that.
• I don't think that I am. I don't think that I am.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I I think that's And I think that's I I think that's still<00:10:48.600> left<00:10:48.880>
• But I think to the extent that someone thinks this does benefit, I think the benefits are much, much
• I think that's a real leap I think you're taking.
• I I think Yes, sir.
• I think this may get lumped into that debate. I think it’s totally separate.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Chairman, I don't think so. I think the existing process allows that sort of thing.
• And I think that one of the things to think about when you, that was brought up, I don't know.
• We don't think that this necessarily solves the crisis, but we think that this goes a long way.
• I think we... I don't know.
• I think that's all going to be there. I don't think that's going to affect this at all.

Bills: SB1254, SB1431, SB1478, SB1566, SB1787

Keywords: workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails

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• So I think if you're talking about African-American studies, I think that's reasonable.
• I think that DEI is...
• Think about our correctional officers. Think about our police force.
• If they are think about our correctional officers. Think about our police force.
• I think there's a couple of different... I think there's a couple of differences.

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service without debate. It then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded liability, and preserves the 3% employee contribution rate. Senator Fine said the bill would increase FRS Trust Fund revenue by about $310 million annually and also gives certain elected officers an option related to DROP accumulations. An amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1710, a bill by Senator DeSantis/DeSigley to prohibit state agencies, vendors, and grant recipients from using state funds for DEI-related policies, trainings, and programs, and to impose related restrictions on medical institutions of higher education. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s broad and vague language, its effect on health-related work, public-facing agency positions, private contractors, and medical school admissions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to stop DEI from influencing state agencies and that the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and minority communities; a few supporters said DEI is ideological and should be removed from government and public institutions. After debate, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote, with Senator Errington voting no. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, with a delete-all amendment. Senator Leak said the bill would expand Florida’s anti-BDS framework to cover nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, foreign government funds, academic boycotts, political subdivisions, and certain grants, while the amendment aligned the bill with existing law and clarified procurement and divestment provisions. Testimony included support from proponents who said Florida should not do business with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, and opposition from speakers who argued the bill would restrict academic freedom and conscience. Debate continued as the transcript ended, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• And I think that's very important. And I think the OIR has done a very good job.
• I think Commissioner Eworski thinks the magic number is around seven.
• I think the... ...that litigation, reduction in litigation. I think, though, not just you.
• I think I saw a congratulations, I think, from OIR about the amount of money.
• I think they can see that.

Summary: The Insurance and Banking Subcommittee received a lengthy presentation from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation CEO Tim Serio, with Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworski also answering questions. Serio reviewed Citizens’ role as Florida’s insurer of last resort, its statutory funding structure, eligibility rules, depopulation program, reinsurance obligations, and the surcharge/emergency assessment mechanisms that can be used if Citizens runs a deficit. He emphasized that recent legislative reforms, combined with lower litigation and improved market conditions, have helped the private market recover and reduced Citizens’ policy count from a peak of about 1.41 million in 2023 to 936,182 at the end of 2024, with a projected drop to about 771,000 by the end of 2025. He also said the reforms reduced Citizens’ rate need and helped avoid an emergency assessment after the 2024 storms. Members asked about Citizens’ rate increases, why Citizens still seeks higher rates despite lower litigation, how the 20% eligibility threshold works, whether Citizens should be wind-only, and whether the state or federal government could help with deficits. Serio explained that Citizens is still charging below actuarially sound rates in most areas, that rate filings reflect reduced litigation and lower reinsurance exposure, and that assessments on all Florida property policyholders are the reason Citizens tries to build surplus and depopulate. He said the depopulation program is working better than in the past, with less than 2% of takeout policies returning to Citizens, and that the Office of Insurance Regulation has been vetting takeout companies more carefully. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on claims handling after Debby, Helene, and Milton, including flood-versus-wind disputes and Citizens’ use of the Division of Administrative Hearings for some claim disputes. Serio said Citizens had received 76,625 claims from the three storms and had paid nearly $823 million in indemnity and expenses as of January 7, 2025. He said many closed-without-payment claims were either below deductible, withdrawn, duplicate, or flood-only, and that Citizens had asked its internal audit function to independently review the claims data and denials. He also described Citizens’ storm outreach, catastrophe response centers, managed-repair program, and claim review process, and said the corporation remains focused on paying valid claims while minimizing the risk of assessments on the broader Florida market.

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• I think I know what my people want. I think you know what your people.
• We've heard a lot about what we think President Trump thinks about this or what he doesn't think about
• We've heard a lot about what we think President Trump thinks about this or what he doesn't think about
• I think Rep.
• And I think to Rep.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• And I think we have four, I think the 57 jails have the warrant officer program, and I think only four
• But think about your family. Think about your loved ones. Think about— ...was applied.
• But think about your family. Think about your loved ones.
• I think they're a flight risk. When I think about that, I think about concentric rings of security.
• We think fast and we think slow through this process.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar. The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement. A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.

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• And I think you've got the music entry.
• They kind of just got left out, and I think that they were under an umbrella at first, and then I think
• So, I think it's a win-win, and I think it's something that we really need to think about as... that
• What I'm saying is, I think you've got a really good idea and... ...I think you've got a really good
• I think I talked to... ...all about this bill? I think I talked to them when it was laborious.

Bills: SB177, HB83, HB203, HB218, HB256, HB350, HB530, HB546, HB577, HB259

Keywords: entertainment, film, music, production incentives, Alabama Film Office, tax rebates, media industry, economic development, Baptist convention, tax exemption, sales and use tax, Alabama, nonprofit, HB203, High Socks for Hope, nonprofit tax exemption, sales tax, use tax, state tax exemption, local option tax exemption

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• I'm just, is that, am I thinking right or not? >> Madam Chairman, Senator Crum, I don't think so.
• I'm just, is that, am I thinking right or not? >> Madam Chairman, Senator Crum, I don't think so.
• that Am I thinking right or not? that Am I thinking right or not?
• I don't think the the employer.
• I'm thinking,<00:38:27.440> um, thinking, um, thinking, um, Senator<00:38:29.760> Olsen,

Bills: HB0028, HB0080

Keywords: sexual exploitation, child protection, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, identification cards, nursing facilities, assisted living, renewal process, resident rights, 916, all

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• I think he's got this one right. I think he's doing a good job in Florida.
• I think he's got this one right. I think he's doing a good job in Florida.
• I think he's got this one right. I think he's doing a good job in Florida.
• I think he's got this one right. I think he's doing a good job in Florida.
• I think you're right.

Keywords: Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 5:15 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up Bill 2802, which would address falsifying residency or enrollment documents to place a child in a different school district. Senator Rhodes explained that the current penalty is a felony with a large fine and possible prison time, but that prosecutors rarely use it; the bill would add a misdemeanor-level penalty to create a more realistic enforcement option. He also proposed an amendment changing language that would have required expulsion of the child, replacing it with language making the child ineligible for enrollment in that district so the child would not have an expulsion on record. The committee adopted that amendment by voice vote. Members then debated the bill’s broader policy effects. Supporters argued the measure is needed because districts have reported problems with parents using false addresses or other fraudulent documents, and they said the bill simply creates a lesser penalty while preserving enforcement. Opponents said the bill punishes parents who are trying to secure a better education for their children, may not increase prosecutions, and could harm families and children who did nothing wrong. One senator compared the issue to other criminalized conduct involving rule violations, while another questioned whether the state should be creating a misdemeanor for conduct that is already a felony. The committee also discussed a proposed amendment to remove the felony component entirely and make the offense only a misdemeanor. That amendment was debated at length, with concerns raised that the broader statute covers more than school enrollment fraud and could affect other forms of false statements to government entities. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final recorded disposition on the bill itself in the excerpt provided.

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• Yeah, I think they're voluntary, and I think they renew every two years.
• So I think that's already in there, and I think that's also covered by the civil code.
• I think he was on closing.
• I think that's it. I think I understand the situation. Okay. I think that's it.
• I'm just thinking in my head.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• I think it's important.
• I think other people would use more harsh language, but I think that's an accurate term.
• Lister, assuming—and I don't think you would think I was a liar—but assuming I'm not lying about what
• I think we're getting into the budget, which I think is certainly applicable, and I think those are great
• I think it's easier. I think of this bill as a technical correction.

Bills: HB2011, HB2089, HB2090, HB2092, HB2477, HB2785

Keywords: individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, education savings

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• And I think it's too arbitrary. I think they should do more work if they want us to change the law.
• I just don't think that's a good idea, and I don't think we should move forward with the bill.
• I just don't think that's a good idea, and I don't think we should move forward with the bill.
• I just don't think that's a good idea, and I don't think we should move forward with the bill.
• I think along with this think this um uh I think along with this bill<03:43:23.239> I<03:43:23.359

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• to say as a fiscal committee, I think to say as a fiscal committee, I think having<00:03:34.880>
• I think um the A2 amendment.
• I think arguably there is a path.
• I<00:21:55.280> think I think I think you<00:21:56.320> know,<00:21:56.440> I<00
• Um, I think that is as the cost.

Bills: HF4308, HF4153, HF4703, HF4711

Keywords: HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization

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• I<00:48:45.440> think<00:48:45.599> that I think that I think that just<00:48:48.640>
• I think that's a better way to get people to start thinking of their health.
• thinking of their health. thinking of their health.
• think came a lot of good things. think came a lot of good things.
• Uh, and she said, "No, this I don't think so, but let me think about it."

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um I think the committee should make.
• 07:56.160> that I think these recommendations that I think these recommendations that you're<00
• I think the timing of it, I think in terms of what the managed care organizations need to get their,
• > I component, I think, uh it requires I component, I think, uh it requires I think<00:14:08.320
• I think we're good. Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Committee to Study Long-Term Managed Care met to approve the prior minutes and then focused on its final report. The chair reviewed the committee’s earlier options—maintaining the status quo, adopting DNIP, adopting an HCBS carveout model, or moving fully to managed care for the aging population—and noted that ABD and developmental disabilities had already been excluded from consideration. He proposed a final recommendation that New Hampshire consider adopting DNIP as a voluntary option to better coordinate Medicare and Medicaid for dual eligibles, reduce duplication, and create a possible pathway toward future managed care, while acknowledging that a majority and minority report could be issued if needed. Members generally supported the draft recommendation and asked questions about whether federal budget changes would incentivize states to move in that direction, how the proposal would align with current department efforts, and whether the program would remain voluntary. Director Henry Litman said he did not see a specific federal mandate in OB3, but noted incentives in rural health transformation funding and said the proposal aligned with existing managed care contract direction. He and others emphasized that DNIP should be voluntary and that implementation timing would need to account for federal deadlines and broader changes facing the department. Members also discussed PACE, with one member saying it appeared feasible mainly in more populous areas and expressing neutrality, while another raised concerns about county risk and the need to preserve patient choice and maintain three MCOs. After discussion, members indicated agreement with the majority report approach and no further changes were proposed. The committee then moved to accept the draft language as presented and issue it as its report; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• We think that's important. terminology. We think that's important.
• Um, and so I think I'm I think unstable. Um, and so I think I'm I think I'm<00:12:47.519> fine.
• I think I'm fine with that. Um I'm fine. I think I'm fine with that.
• I think it's a great bill. doing this. I think it's a great bill.
• to sort of think I think another way to sort of think about<01:24:42.719> it<01:24:42.960>

Bills: HF1918, HF2305, HF897, HF2191, HF2617, HF2551, HF2137

Keywords: HF1918, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, child welfare, foster care, out-of-home placement, permanency planning, relative search, noncustodial parent, kinship care, family preservation, African American Child and Family Well-Being, racial disproportionality, maltreatment reporting, educational neglect, truancy, school attendance, Great Start compensation, child care provider payments, TEACH early childhood program

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• So I think one of the things that we've been trying to do is how do we partner, how do we think about
• And I think it's a great reminder.
• Do you think the intention is to deport or to detain? I think that's a really good question.
• We must also think big.
• think ahead.

Summary: The Select Committee on Latina Inequities met at Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar, hosted by Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez and joined by Assemblymember Mia Bonta. Rodriguez opened by framing the committee’s work around the economic status of Latinas and the effects of federal policies on the economy and social safety net, while the college president welcomed the committee and described campus services for undocumented and housing-insecure students. Rodriguez also emphasized the local impact of immigration enforcement in the San Fernando Valley and said the hearing would focus on Latinas’ economic conditions, immigration enforcement impacts on the workforce and safety, and H.R. 1’s effects on the safety net. The first panel featured HOPE’s Maria Morales and Dr. Elsa Macias, who presented findings from HOPE’s National Economic Status of Latinas report. They said Latinas are a major and growing part of California’s population and workforce, but face persistent inequities, including a large wage gap, higher unemployment, high uninsured rates, student debt, and affordability pressures around child care, housing, and education. They also discussed entrepreneurship, noting both the growth of Latina-owned businesses and barriers such as limited access to capital, technical assistance, and retirement and health coverage. In response to committee questions, they said higher education can still offer a strong return on investment, but only if students can complete degrees without being overwhelmed by debt and care costs; they also pointed to policy solutions such as SB 642, mentorship, financial literacy, CalSavers access, and support for community development financial institutions. The second panel focused on immigration enforcement and Latina safety in the workforce. Luis Nolasco of the ACLU described arrests tied to apparent ethnicity and Spanish-speaking, the chilling effect on families, and the loss of wages, school attendance, and mobility. Dr. Amada Armenta said immigration enforcement harms California’s economy, public health, and mixed-status families, and noted that undocumented workers are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and child care. SEIU’s Jen Baca Beltran said raids and school-based enforcement traumatize children and families and highlighted the need for Know Your Rights trainings. Megan Ortiz of IDEPSCA described repeated Border Patrol raids on day labor centers, injuries to staff, and the need to protect worker centers, domestic workers, and street vendors. Inclusive Action’s Shannon Camacho said raids have forced many informal workers to stop working, prompted emergency cash assistance and rent relief efforts, and strengthened advocacy for vendor protections and CDFI support. CHIRLA’s Jeanette Zanipatine said the rapid response network has expanded, documented widespread arrests and detention conditions, and is providing direct support and legal referrals; committee members asked about detention, maternal health, and what the state can do, and panelists urged stronger oversight, more legal representation, and protections for pregnant and detained people.

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• I think it was unconventional. Okay. I agree with that. I think most people would as well.
• How do you think that's going to change? Well I think it's a significant challenge for us.
• Well, Senator, I think we...
• I think you've, well, let me first start by saying I think the people who talk the most. about making
• I think you mentioned TRANSCOM.

Keywords: national security, military readiness, Kane nomination, defense budget, China threats, Russia, collaboration, modernization

Summary: The meeting centered on the nomination of retired Lieutenant General Dan Kane for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delving into various security concerns and the strategic environment facing the U.S. today. Testimonies highlighted the growing threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, with discussions around the necessity of maintaining and modernizing military capabilities to address these challenges. The need for agility in military operations and enhancing collaboration among various defense agencies was underscored. Further, concerns were raised regarding the defense budget and the importance of a strong national defense strategy were prevalent throughout the discussions. The committee members collectively emphasized the need for superior readiness and modernization to keep pace with global threats.