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• Um, we have asked for a pot of language grant funds as well as funds that are allocated for Minnesota
• <00:04:14.080> for<00:04:14.480> Minnesota that are allocated for Minnesota that are
• allocated for Minnesota statutes<00:04:15.599> 308<00:04:16.519> 307.08<00:04:17.519><
• This year, the zoo has an exciting project that complements funding allocated last session.
• funding funding allocated last session. funding funding allocated last session.

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• The bill increases the minimum SHIP allocation.
• The bill increases the minimum SHIP allocation and provides funding for the Florida Housing Finance Corporation

Summary: The committee heard and advanced four bills. SB 110, by Senator Simon, proposed a broad rural communities package creating a state Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program for declining-population counties, higher SHIP housing allocations, new rural road funding, additional support for rural schools, and expanded rural health care resources. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, chambers of commerce, and rural advocates, with senators praising its local control and economic-development focus. It was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 218, by Senator Arrington, which would increase the ad valorem tax exemption for disabled ex-service members or their surviving spouses from $5,000 to $10,000. An amendment was adopted clarifying that the change applies beginning with the 2026 tax roll. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably. Next, SB 384, by Senator Burton, would require written notice to each member of the local legislative delegation when a municipality annexes state-owned land, and it also clarified related annexation language. After a brief question about the amendment, the bill as amended was reported favorably. After a recess, the committee took up SB 68, presented by Senator Trumbull for Senator Martin. The bill would allow not-for-profit organizations such as hospitals to bond for debt service and related purposes, including construction and refinancing projects. With no amendments, no opposition, and no debate, SB 68 was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• It's not the Metropolitan Transportation Program that actually allocates dollars to projects.
• State savings are deposited annually into the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund, with 65% allocated
• the Legislature is being asked to rely on that information and to evaluate a program's success to allocate

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• As a corporate executive, I spent significant time working with the United Way's process for allocating
• know that this was the enabling language that permitted the State Department of Health to do these allocations
• Can you... ...these allocations directly.

Keywords: 914, all

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• a significant fiscal, not that I don't want to pay for it, but would that come out of the CBC's allocation
• a significant fiscal, not that I don't want to pay for it, but would that come out of the CBC's allocation
• Would you repeat the time allocation, please? 30 seconds. 30 seconds. Good morning.

Bills: S0560, S0590, S0778, S1010

Keywords: child welfare, psychotropic medication, Department of Children and Families, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, minors, healthcare, parental rights, criminal penalties, civil action, sex-reassignment, investigations, economic damages

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills. SB 590, by Sen. Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment clarified retroactive application for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Sen. Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases and not to change the reasonable-suspicion reporting standard. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 778, by Sen. Simon, which would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Barney Bishop appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without amendment. SB 560, by Sen. Garcia, would streamline procedures for psychotropic medication prescriptions for children in DCF custody, reduce duplicative background checks and reporting, and simplify consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s postsecondary education services and supports, extending eligibility ages from 18 to 26 while keeping the five-year cap. Senators discussed the fiscal impact and funding blend for the education stipend. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 1010, by Sen. Yarbrough, which adds criminal and civil enforcement for violations involving sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for minors and related parental-rights provisions. An amendment clarified that the civil action authority applies to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. Public testimony was heavily divided, with supporters saying the bill enforces existing protections and opponents warning it would chill care, counseling, and school-based support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell, Sharief, and Rouson raised concerns about vagueness, standing, and impacts on teachers and health professionals; Sharief voted no, while the bill was still reported favorably.

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• Uh, you will see that we've allocated over 200 bills to committees. >> Senator Blackwell. >> Thank you
• We stand in recess. allocated over 200 bills to committees. allocated over 200 bills to committees.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 13 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared. The chamber then heard an invocation by Reverend Curtis Strong of Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Thomas. The Senate approved motions to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and the titles of bills and resolutions. Several guests were introduced, including members of the Convention of the States in Mississippi, a Yazoo County delegation celebrating Yazoo Day at the Capitol, the doctor of the day, Dr. Pete Ara of Pascagoula, former senator and BEAM director Sally Doty, the Mississippi Worker Center for Human Rights and City University of New York group, and a group of junior pages. The main floor action was a resolution honoring Dr. Charles Mlen, commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and newly appointed NCAA board of governors member, for his financial and athletic impact and for elevating the national image of the SWAC. Senator Norwood presented the resolution and Dr. Mlen addressed the Senate, speaking about his Mississippi roots and thanking the chamber for the recognition. The Senate also recognized additional Yazoo County visitors and other guests in the gallery. Members then made a series of announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the legislative prayer breakfast, a Visit Jackson reception, budget hearings, an air task force meeting, and tourism committee business. Several senators asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of individuals including Shelton McCay, Delmo Payne, Mayor Dale Barry, Cynthia Patterson Bond, Boyce Davis, and Nona Living Plazo. The Senate ultimately adopted Senator Blackwell’s motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.

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• LIKELIHOOD THAT A SPECIES COULD CAUSE HARM TO FLORIDA AND THIS INFORMATION HELPS THE FWC DETERMINE HOW TO ALLOCATE
• YOU DID SAY IT IS RESTRICTIVE NOW BUT I UNDERSTOOD WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT AS FAR AS THE DOLLAR ALLOCATIONS
• ESSENTIALLY, WHAT I'M ASKING IS OUR ANY DOLLARS ALLOCATED THROUGH OUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES TO HELP WITH

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• The P.E.D. allocated 11.6 million, is that correct? I think you have a new number in your slide.
• Grant funds are often allocated into items that help teachers maintain the status quo rather than pushing
• not reflecting high quality, reducing allowances for non-priority programs, and enforcing maximum allocations

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• But the portion, a portion of the of the severance tax, it needs to be allocated, and we call this the
• to ensure that money recovered through statewide opioid settlement agreements with companies is allocated
• It also ensures that opioid settlement funds distributed to cities and counties can be allocated quickly

Bills: HB188, HB 265, HJR35

Keywords: emergency preparedness, flood-prone communities, Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund, disaster relief, funding, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid

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• Also, the state appropriated performance funding for student success in CTE, the pipeline allocations
• So all of the grant funding and all of the additional things that we've been allocated have been fantastic
• So we have really used our Open Door allocation year after year as we've been able to with the targeted

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path. Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus. Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.

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• it at that and say I hope you'll look favorably on this when you consider how the Jobs Committee allocates
• it at that and say I hope you'll look favorably on this when you consider how the Jobs Committee allocates
• it at that and say I hope you'll look favorably on this when you consider how the Jobs Committee allocates
• it at that and say I hope you'll look favorably on this when you consider how the Jobs Committee allocates
• its very valuable resources allocates its very valuable resources thank<00:26:44.000> you<00:

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• take on the biggest corporations and wealthiest individuals who profit from the high prices and junk fees
• take on the biggest corporations and wealthiest individuals who profit from the high prices and junk fees
• take on the biggest corporations and wealthiest individuals who profit from the high prices and junk fees
• take on the biggest corporations and wealthiest individuals who profit from the high prices and junk fees
• The time for morning hour debate shall be allocated equally between the parties and may not continue

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It's a fee, not a tax. Okay, sorry.
• or fee it's a<03:41:31.279> fee<03:41:31.479> not<03:41:31.600> a<03:41:31.760><
• They're probably more familiar with the fee structure, but they all are assessed a fee if it's a state
• <04:04:07.560> the distinction between why the fee the distinction between why the fee the
• > is<04:04:10.000> is Shoreland uh Waterfront fee is is Shoreland uh Waterfront fee is

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed scheduling and notice for upcoming executive sessions on a larger slate of bills, including plans to take up eight bills in the morning and possibly the last three bills in the afternoon, with caucus time provided if needed. The chair emphasized advance notice, publication, and flexibility if more bills are added later. The hearing then opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and proceeded to HB 568, a bill allowing local planning boards to request water supply studies for subdivisions to ensure water adequacy as housing density increases. Representative Kat McGee, the prime sponsor, said HB 568 was developed after constituent concerns about private wells being affected by nearby development. She described the bill as narrowly tailored, non-mandatory, and intended to preserve local control while clarifying that planning boards may request studies under local regulations. She noted bipartisan support, an exclusion for community water systems and larger groundwater withdrawals regulated elsewhere, and said the bill would help prevent water shortages and related problems for new and existing homes. Questions from members focused on whether the bill should specify that it applies to subdivisions of four or more lots, since that language had been in an earlier version. Testimony on HB 568 was mixed. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors opposed the bill, arguing it lacked a definition of “water supply study,” could lead to expensive hydrology studies, and might raise housing costs; he suggested more work with DES or a study committee. DES administrator Brandon Kernin said the department had worked from a 2010 groundwater commission report, that such problems arise only intermittently in certain areas, and that the bill would make explicit local authority to adopt such ordinances. He also said DES data and homeowner surveys can help identify problem areas and that more robust wells could be considered in the long term. The committee noted 10 online submissions in favor and 3 opposed, plus blue-sheet testimony of 2 in favor and 1 neutral, and then closed the hearing on HB 568. The committee immediately opened HB 582, a bill on safety requirements for operation of personal watercraft. Representative Darby, the sponsor, said the bill responds to the speed and maneuverability of modern personal watercraft, which he described as more like motorcycles on water than traditional boats, and cited a fatal accident on Lake Monomonac as an example of the risks. He said the bill is not intended to restrict ordinary recreation or wake surfing, but to update safety standards for a newer class of larger, quieter three-person PWCs. The hearing began with Darby’s presentation, and no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• and we're doing a disservice to 30 million Texans by not letting them see how their money has been allocated
• Allocate appropriations from General Provisions. and general government agencies to the appropriate agency

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• THIS IS A SHIFT ALLOCATION PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE FLORIDA FINANCIAL HOUSE WE CORPORATION TO THIS IS
• A SHIFT ALLOCATION PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE FLORIDA FINANCIAL HOUSE WE CORPORATION TO ADDRESS AFFORDABLE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Additionally, allocating $300,000 for recruitment in the first year and $100,000 recurring to continue
• Additionally, allocating $300,000 for recruitment and the first year and $100,000 recurring to continue

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably by unanimous votes. HB 355, by Rep. Jay Alvarez, would allow public K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions to purchase, use, and maintain FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than being limited to naloxone. The bill was described as giving schools more flexibility and a lower-cost option for overdose response; it received supportive public testimony and passed 18-0. HB 531, by Rep. Hanchowski, expands background screening requirements for child care facilities and programs to include certain recreational enrichment programs, and creates a statewide public awareness campaign about screening requirements. An amendment narrowed the definition of recreational enrichment programs to in-person dance, gymnastics, and martial arts lessons and conformed a statutory cross-reference; the amendment was adopted without objection. The bill then passed 18-0, with support from Florida Smart Justice Alliance and some discussion about strengthening enforcement against bad actors. HB 1127, by Rep. Weinberger, addresses child welfare by creating a treatment foster care pilot program for high-acuity children, directing DCF to study residential treatment capacity, and improving data collection on commercially sexually exploited children. The bill also includes recruitment and funding proposals for foster parents and workforce strategies for DCF. Members praised the bill’s focus on difficult cases and system gaps, public testimony was supportive, and the bill passed 18-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• So the dollars were allocated out of what pool in the school district prior to, or for the last few years
• > to<02:02:06.079> pay<02:02:06.360> the<02:02:06.520> ma<02:02:07.239> fee
• <02:02:07.560> for administrator to pay the ma fee for administrator to pay the ma fee for
• for service uh pay more than the fee for service uh rate<02:02:30.159> so<02:02:30.440> in
• related statutes and authorizes the fee related statutes and authorizes the board<02:09:26.239> to

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• In terms of dealing with those problems, the resources allocated to it—again, crimes were committed and
• For smaller and mid-sized developers, the insurance bond or the non-refundable fees that are being adopted
• The insurance bond or the non-refundable fees that are being adopted per megawatt for projects for the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Now, they can also allocate funds to a different purpose within their organization.
• I am cur- Can you just walk me through the fee for the card?
• So, it's the fee for the card shall be $20 and it's non-refundable. That's in line three.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Speaker, gentlelady, to be able to claw back funding if it is allocated. So, Mr.
• gentlelady, when it comes to these specific plans, if some people are paying nothing or a low monthly fee
• and some people are paying the full fee, wouldn't those Individuals be on the hook, so to speak, for