Transcript Highlights:

• about<01:32:02.040><c> this</c><01:32:02.280><c> intent</c><01:32:02.840><c> with</c><01:32:03.400><
• 01:32:10.960><c> preent</c><01:32:11.560><c> and</c><01:32:11.719><c> important</c><01:32:12.080><c>
• ><c> state</c><01:32:12.800><c> and</c><01:32:12.880><c> so</c><01:32:13.040><c> I</c><01:32:13.119><
• c> would</c><01:32:13.360><c> urge</c><01:32:13.679><c> a</c><01:32:13.880><c> yes</c><01:32:14.119><
• c> Mr</c><01:32:18.000><c> chair</c><01:32:18.239><c> may</c><01:32:18.320><c> I</c><01:32:18.480><c>

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• ><00:32:02.200><c> shis</c><00:32:03.200><c> thank</c><00:32:03.320><c> you</c><00:32:03.440><c> very
• :06.480><c> up</c><00:32:06.639><c> is</c><00:32:06.799><c> Brody</c><00:32:07.120><c> Dees</c><00:32
• ><00:32:38.440><c> any</c><00:32:38.679><c> municipality</c><00:32:39.320><c> or</c><00:32:39.600><c>
• or city um that<00:32:40.960><c> said</c><00:32:41.159><c> there</c><00:32:41.240><c> are</c><00:32:
• <00:32:43.639><c> bill</c><00:32:43.960><c> and</c><00:32:44.080><c> so</c><00:32:44.480><c> first</c

Committee: Senate Ways and Means

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• section of law, and specifically, if anyone wants to look at it, there is section 83 of the same chapter
• constitution as well as in the state supremacy statute of the County Home Rule Charter Act, Title 19, Chapter
• Having received 32 'aye' votes and 13 'nay' votes, I declare Senate Bill 632 has passed.
• Having received 32 aye and 13 nays, I declare Senate Bill 1344 to have passed.

Bills: SJR47 , SB1491 , SB1579 , SB1806 , SB1552 , SB483 , SB63 , SB137 , SB346 , SB514 , SB1344 , SB1360 , SB1380 , SB1437 , SB1189 , SB1217 , SB1221 , SB1262 , SB1272 , SB1325 , SB1339 , SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

Transcript Highlights:

• Real quick question on line 32: the ongoing support for agency databases.
• The other question on line 137, as mandated by Chapter 156, Laws of 2025...
• Joey, if we look at Chapter 156 of Laws 2025, I don't know, but I think that's where we broaden the definition
• I want to direct your attention to line 322 on page 32 and particularly bring attention to the fact that

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• .<00:32:13.560><c> Making</c><00:32:13.800><c> drop-off</c><00:32:14.400><c> easy</c><00:32:15.080><c
• it</c><00:32:16.240><c> cheap</c><00:32:16.560><c> and</c><00:32:17.080><c> free</c><00:32:17.280><c>
• And<00:32:22.120><c> then</c><00:32:22.320><c> finally,</c><00:32:22.960><c> current</c><00:32:23.200
• And so there<00:32:31.120><c> needs</c><00:32:31.560><c> to</c><00:32:31.640><c> be</c><00:32:32.000>
• That's<00:32:33.800><c> what</c><00:32:33.920><c> this</c><00:32:34.080><c> bill</c><00:32:34.280><c>

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee substitute for House Bill 32 as amended by the House, House Judiciary Committee substitute
• House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 32, introduced by Representative Matthews.
• House Judiciary Committee Substitute for House Bill 32.
• House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 32, having been read twice by title, is referred
• House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 32.

Keywords: 996, all

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• c><00:32:13.320><c> uh</c><00:32:13.400><c> something</c><00:32:13.800><c> that</c><00:32:14.040><c>
• This amendment<00:32:18.920><c> gets</c><00:32:19.200><c> to</c><00:32:19.840><c> in</c><00:32:20.040
• <00:32:22.760><c> should</c><00:32:22.960><c> those</c><00:32:23.200><c> rebates</c><00:32:23.720><c>
• And<00:32:25.080><c> quite</c><00:32:25.360><c> frankly,</c><00:32:26.520><c> um</c><00:32:26.880><c>
• </c><00:32:32.320><c> the</c><00:32:32.520><c> rebates</c><00:32:33.600><c> instead</c><00:32:34.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :06.480><c> I</c><01:32:06.679><c> totally</c><01:32:07.679><c> okay</c><01:32:07.840><c> I</c><01:32
• ><c> put</c><01:32:09.000><c> in</c><01:32:09.119><c> that</c><01:32:09.320><c> plug</c><01:32:10.040
• </c><01:32:12.080><c> you</c><01:32:12.199><c> chair</c><01:32:13.199><c> thank</c><01:32:13.360><c>
• 32:15.639><c> touch</c><01:32:15.840><c> on</c><01:32:16.520><c> you</c><01:32:16.639><c> know</c><01
• c> divide</c><01:32:18.119><c> I</c><01:32:18.199><c> think</c><01:32:18.320><c> we</c><01:32:18.440>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• ><c> with</c><00:32:04.240><c> infertility</c><00:32:05.039><c> and</c><00:32:05.279><c> if</c><00:32
• and if the uh one<00:32:07.120><c> of</c><00:32:07.200><c> the</c><00:32:07.360><c> other</c><00:32:
• <00:32:17.760><c> I</c><00:32:18.000><c> mean</c><00:32:18.559><c> 14%</c><00:32:19.360><c> of</c><00
• It's<00:32:23.120><c> a</c><00:32:23.279><c> it's</c><00:32:23.519><c> a</c><00:32:23.679><c> small</
• Is<00:32:25.840><c> is</c><00:32:26.159><c> that</c><00:32:26.640><c> is</c><00:32:26.880><c> that</c

Bills: HF4609 , HF4401

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy

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• I’ll begin with water rights permitting, which is governed by the Texas Water Code, Chapter 11.
• The disposal of concentrate generated during desalination is authorized under Chapter 26 of the Water
• Our region is managing approximately $32 million of produced water every single day.
• For the record, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
• For the record, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And I believe<00:32:07.640><c> we</c><00:32:07.760><c> do</c><00:32:07.920><c> have</c><00:32:08.720>
• :32:43.080><c> director</c><00:32:43.880><c> of</c><00:32:43.960><c> the</c><00:32:44.040><c> Minnesota
• I<00:32:47.360><c> have</c><00:32:47.520><c> trained</c><00:32:47.840><c> hundreds</c><00:32:48.320><
• of commercial drivers<00:32:49.480><c> and</c><00:32:49.679><c> I'm</c><00:32:49.960><c> uh</c><00:32
• 01:32:03.920><c> cars</c><01:32:04.560><c> could</c><01:32:04.760><c> never</c><01:32:05.000><c> do.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Page two, row<00:32:46.159><c> 33</c><00:32:46.640><c> is</c><00:32:46.799><c> the</c><00:32:46.960><
• Again,<00:32:50.159><c> this</c><00:32:50.320><c> is</c><00:32:50.480><c> another</c><00:32:50.720><c
• 00:32:52.880><c> Bill</c><00:32:53.200><c> Two</c><00:32:53.440><c> that</c><00:32:53.679><c> would</
• be impacted<00:32:54.399><c> if</c><00:32:54.559><c> you</c><00:32:54.720><c> have</c><00:32:54.880>
• We seated as<00:32:57.679><c> part</c><00:32:57.840><c> of</c><00:32:58.000><c> the</c><00:32:58.159>

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology. Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change. The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later. On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.

Transcript Highlights:

• freedom declared is not always freedom realized, and that this holiday asks us to remember painful chapters
• We're going to pass and retain on file items 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, actually, and 33. And 33. And 33.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Secretary will read: An act relating to the dietitian licensure compact, adding a new chapter to
• There's been a 32% drop recently in the number of new graduates, while at the same time demands continue

Bills: SB6061 , SB6234 , SB6176 , SB6335 , SB6047 , HB2235 , HB2272 , HB2340 , HB2543 , HB2554 , HB2632 , HB2464 , HB2619 , HB1376 , HB1796 , HB2091 , HB2249 , HB2254 , HB2353 , HB2431 , HB2441 , SB5808 , SB5949 , SB6006 , SB6260 , SB6297 , SB6351 , SB6354 , SB6355 , HB2124 , HB1069 , HB2104 , HB2624

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

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• Indoor Clean Air Act, our association worked with the legislature on the current statutory language in Chapter
• We're also opposed to the strict liability provision that's on paragraph B, line 32, the one-way fees

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and voted on several bills. SB 986 would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and also restrict smoking in rooms and bars; the sponsor said it is intended to protect public health and outdoor spaces, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on designated smoking areas, and cannabis advocates warned about unintended effects on patients and property rights. The committee reported SB 986 favorably. The committee also passed SB 678, which restores statutory authority for DBPR’s long-standing rule allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise taxes; a strike-all amendment was adopted, including retroactive application to January 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 800, which increases penalties for repeat unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts, was amended and reported favorably as well. Members then considered SB 408 on vaccine advertising and liability. The sponsor argued the bill would address declining public trust in vaccines by allowing claims against manufacturers that advertise in Florida, while opponents said the measure is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, and would create unnecessary litigation. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported SB 408 favorably. The committee also heard SB 484 on data centers, which would set PSC tariff requirements so large load customers pay their own costs, preserve local planning authority, and limit water permits for large data centers; testimony was mixed, with supporters emphasizing ratepayer protections and economic benefits and critics warning about overregulation and confidentiality limits. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1118, which creates a time-limited public records exemption for certain data center development information held by local governments, after the sponsor said it was meant to prevent extended NDAs while still allowing local notice and input. SB 1050, requiring veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so pet owners can choose their pharmacy, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after several members recorded votes on bills they had missed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Indoor Clean Air Act, our association worked with the legislature on the current statutory language in Chapter
• We're also opposed to the strict liability provision that's on paragraph B, line 32, the one-way fees

Bills: S0408 , S0986 , S0678 , S0800 , S1050 , S0484 , S1118

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Keywords: vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries considered several bills and took final action on each. SB 986, by Senator Gruters and presented by Senator Rodriguez, would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and in certain indoor spaces; restaurant and lodging representatives supported adding marijuana and vaping to clean indoor air rules but asked to preserve designated smoking areas on private property, while cannabis advocates warned the bill was overly broad and could affect patients and property rights. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 678, by Senator Mayfield, would restore statutory authority for DBPR to continue allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise tax calculations; the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and reported the committee substitute favorably. SB 800, also by Senator Mayfield, increases penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts; after adopting an amendment clarifying eligibility, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 408, by Senator Grall, which would create a Florida cause of action against vaccine manufacturers that advertise in the state, allowing injured individuals to sue in Florida courts. Supporters argued the bill would rebuild public trust and hold manufacturers accountable, while opponents from the Florida Justice Reform Institute, American Tort Reform Association, BIO, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and several medical and business groups argued the field is largely preempted by federal law, that existing federal compensation programs already address vaccine injuries, and that the bill raises First Amendment and policy concerns. After debate focused on vaccine injury data, compensation rates, and liability, the committee voted SB 408 favorably. The committee also considered SB 484 and SB 1118, both by Senator Avila, dealing with data centers. SB 484 would preserve local planning authority, bar nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of potential data center development, require the PSC to set large-load tariff requirements so data centers pay their own costs, and limit consumptive use permits for large-scale data centers absent no harm to water resources and compliance with local zoning; supporters emphasized ratepayer protection and economic development, while some witnesses urged flexibility for behind-the-meter projects and confidentiality in negotiations. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1118 would create a time-limited public records exemption for county or municipal information about data center siting and protect proprietary business information; Senator Pizzo raised concerns about how the exemption would affect disclosure of competing projects and local officials’ ability to speak, but the sponsor said he would work on clarifying the language. The committee also passed SB 1050, by Senator Calatayud, which requires veterinarians to provide pet owners with written prescriptions and information about pharmacy choice while preserving veterinary judgment and emergency dispensing authority. The meeting concluded after all bills were reported favorably and members recorded additional votes on prior items.

Transcript Highlights:

• We invested about $37 million; out of that, $32 million came from state and federal funding, and another
• Slide 8 shows the regional flood planning statutory requirements, which are contained in Chapter 16 of

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: 997, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, Chapter 91, Transportation code addresses the acquisition, financing, construction, operation, and
• Lands Rail, 2010 Short Line Operator of the Year, and between 2010 and 2020, rail traffic went from 32

Committee: House S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:

• We<00:32:03.440><c> cannot</c><00:32:04.240><c> do</c><00:32:04.480><c> as</c><00:32:04.720><c> asked
• </c><00:32:09.840><c> themselves</c><00:32:10.399><c> do</c><00:32:10.640><c> not</c><00:32:10.799><c
• To<00:32:12.640><c> honor</c><00:32:12.960><c> the</c><00:32:13.120><c> intent</c><00:32:13.519><c> of
• A<00:32:42.240><c> school</c><00:32:42.480><c> library</c><00:32:42.880><c> without</c><00:32:43.200>
• <01:32:08.159><c> government</c><01:32:08.560><c> going</c><01:32:08.800><c> to</c><01:32:08.960><c>

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Let me<00:32:06.559><c> explain</c><00:32:06.880><c> something</c><00:32:07.120><c> to</c><00:32:07.360
• about California.<00:32:08.799><c> We're</c><00:32:09.039><c> a</c><00:32:09.279><c> donor</c><00:32
• In<00:32:20.159><c> California,</c><00:32:20.799><c> we</c><00:32:21.039><c> were</c><00:32:21.279><c
• to receive,<00:32:22.159><c> as</c><00:32:22.399><c> I</c><00:32:22.559><c> said,</c><00:32:23.360><
• Leonard<03:32:11.439><c> Bud</c><03:32:12.319><c> Lamal</c><03:32:13.120><c> was</c><03:32:13.439><c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all