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• manufacturing sector and how we can improve the competitiveness, the productivity, and the technological performance
• Our recent economic impact study indicated that we have an economic impact of over $34 billion, supporting

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met to hear an overview of its jurisdiction and then focused primarily on Florida manufacturing. Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly described manufacturing as central to a more resilient, diversified economy, citing the 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report and noting strong growth in manufacturing businesses, jobs, exports, and workforce programs. He emphasized that most Florida manufacturers are small businesses, that the sector is increasingly STEM- and technology-driven, and that the state’s main challenge is workforce aging and the need to retain trained talent. Members also discussed how to better expose students and parents to manufacturing careers, improve startup access to capital, and strengthen regional manufacturing corridors and transportation links. Kevin Carr of FloridaMakes said Florida is on track to become a top-five manufacturing state, but warned that productivity, technology adoption, and workforce shortages remain key issues. He said a proposed manufacturing bill would create a chief manufacturing officer and help address workforce, technology, and market-visibility challenges. Bain Beecher of PGT Innovations described the company’s growth and community role, but highlighted obstacles such as affordable housing, insurance costs, permitting delays, supply-chain disruptions, and limited awareness of manufacturing careers among students and parents. Andrew Kosowski of Veterans Metal focused on small- and medium-sized manufacturers, citing labor shortages, the cost of adopting new technology, regulatory burdens, and cybersecurity compliance as major pressures, and urged support for the draft manufacturing bill. Brian Giuliani of the Port of Tampa Bay outlined the port’s cargo mix, infrastructure investments, and role in moving fuel, construction materials, and manufactured goods, saying the port’s expansion and transloading plans could better connect Florida manufacturers to suppliers and markets. Committee members repeatedly stressed the need to promote manufacturing careers earlier in school, improve public perception of the industry, and reduce barriers to investment. No formal vote was taken during the discussion, but the panelists broadly supported the draft manufacturing legislation and the committee’s focus on manufacturing policy.

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• Um, but if there are other indicators... then, and whatever they are, then we could make you actually
• Well, and that's usually a separate condition of the bond and... that, I mean we can perform that, but
• But you had indicated that you were changing your testimony from four to again.
• His past was a clear indicator. He had no respect for persons. persons, or the law.
• Under The rules 28.1 by statute if this body indicates that the Appeal has to be accelerated or expedited

Bills: HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HB799, HB 1135, HJR15, HJR16, HB36, HB75, HB76, HB166, HJR15, HJR16

Keywords: family violence, global positioning monitoring system, victim resources, electronic monitoring, protective orders, magistrate, criminal procedure, probable cause, written findings, law enforcement, bail bonds, bail fund, charitable bail fund, nonprofit bail organization, public funds, local government spending, political subdivision, county, city, taxpayer lawsuit

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• that are boarding for no reason other than mental health, and we also know that one of the biggest indicators
• while upin spiritual health while upin cannot<01:35:44.800> independently<01:35:45.639> perform
• <01:35:46.119> a cannot independently perform a cannot independently perform a comprehensive
• the initial be required to conduct the initial assessment<01:37:52.440> and<01:37:52.639> perform
• and perform any assessment upon<01:37:54.320> a<01:37:54.480> change<01:37:54.719>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He said the National Guard members, especially when performing duties in emergency situations and helping
• their<01:07:27.160> duties<01:07:27.839> in<01:07:28.039> emergency um performing
• their duties in emergency um performing their duties in emergency situations<01:07:30.119> um
• He said that, as a forensic psychologist, he has performed about 1,500 fitness-to-proceed examinations
• forensic psychologist I have performed forensic psychologist I have performed about<01:58:22.719

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: At the joint hearing on SB 951 SD2, the committees heard testimony on a child protection measure requiring mandatory child abuse and neglect reports to include military status and to improve communication between DHS and the Department of Defense. The U.S. Department of Defense testified in support and described its coordinated community response process for abuse reports, saying the bill would help ensure child safety and better coordination with DHS. DHS was initially absent, later appeared, and said it supported the measure but was still working with DOD on implementation details and staff training. Members asked about how DHS becomes involved and whether there were gaps in the current process. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments, including changing the effective date to 7/1/25 and conforming related language, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The Public Safety committee then heard SB 1377 SD2, which would create a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services in the Department of Defense to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to state veteran cemeteries. DOD supported the bill and explained that county-run cemeteries must meet National Cemetery Administration standards to remain eligible for federal reimbursements and grants; witnesses described past compliance problems at several cemeteries, including one still not compliant in Hilo, and said the board would help counties prepare for future site visits and improve oversight without taking over operations. Members asked about costs, reimbursement amounts, and whether the state would assume cemetery operations; DOD said the current reimbursement process runs through the state to the counties and that direct takeover would be costly. The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The committee also heard SB 1382, which would make intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a National Guard member performing duty a class C felony. The Hawaii National Guard and HPD supported the bill, citing incidents during the Maui response where Guard members encountered noncompliant and sometimes physically confrontational individuals while assisting police and protecting impacted areas. Testimony emphasized that Guard members are often unarmed and should receive protections similar to first responders. One witness opposed the bill, but the committee moved forward and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments. Finally, the committee took up SB 1379 SD2 on emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers. Hawaii Emergency Management supported the bill, and supporters said it would create a statewide framework for resilience hubs that can provide supplies, action plans, and refuge during disasters. Testimony highlighted recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other hazards, and argued the measure would complement existing county efforts rather than replace them. County of Hawaii testimony opposed the bill, raising concerns about overlap and cost, while members asked about estimated expenses and implementation. The discussion ended with questions about planning and whether the bill would enhance existing programs; no final vote was captured in the excerpt.

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• But there is a cost to medical care, a cost for a doctor, a nurse to perform a service, a cost for the
• But there is a cost to medical care, a cost for a doctor, a nurse to perform a service, a cost for the
• But there is a cost to medical care, a cost for a doctor, a nurse to perform a service, a cost for the
• But there is a cost to medical care, a cost for a doctor, a nurse to perform a service, a cost for the
• But there is a cost to medical care, a cost for a doctor, a nurse to perform a service, a cost for the

Keywords: 981, all

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• right to compute, governments could dictate what software you can run, what calculations you can perform
• age<01:43:29.600> verification<01:43:30.320> and<01:43:30.560> parental perform
• age verification and parental perform age verification and parental consent.<01:43:32.159> This
• <02:02:06.480> Um, be able to perform. Um, be able to perform.
• tank indicated. tank indicated.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• of the grant, state the amount that was provided to the grantee, and then also include a written performance
• Um, and that report showing up, I think, is a pretty big indicator that hopefully the job was done right
• Our members perform mechanical construction and repair work, including plumbing, pipe fitting, HVACR
• evaluation under their licensure, the professional rules to which they are held by, that is adequate to indicate
• evaluation under their licensure, the professional rules to which they are held by, that is adequate to indicate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The top horizontal bar indicates what was accomplished to date.
• After AON was formally retained, they were initially tasked with furthering the work performed by the
• Based on the extensive assessment performed, the recommendation was that the HHRF could provide insurance
• Three, as indicated<00:05:00.080> in<00:05:00.240> the<00:05:00.479> filing<00:05
• :00.960> with<00:05:01.280> the<00:05:01.680> HID<00:05:02.400> or indicated

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• that this bill has the capability of allowing an abortionist to open a facility in a basement and perform
• that this bill has the capability of allowing an abortionist to open a facility in a basement and perform
• The court has indicated there are no constitutional issues. Thank you, Mr.
• The court has indicated there are no constitutional issues. Thank you, Mr.
• there are no and the court has indicated there are no constitutional<04:06:00.279> issues<04:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• best value procurement method allows schools to consider factors such as experience, quality, and performance
• This office, to be overseen by the Inspector General, would be responsible for performing audits of key
• The best metric we have for evaluating this very large agency's performance over the years is through
• thereby ensuring that defense attorneys are fairly compensated based on the actual work that they perform
• provenance data, which is what this bill focuses on, this bill would require large online platforms to indicate

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, established a quorum after a roll call, and proceeded through a long House of Origin floor session with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine parliamentary actions. Early in the day, a motion by Assembly Member Gallagher to suspend the rules and take up AB 12 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. The chamber then moved through the daily file, with many measures passing by wide margins, often with bipartisan support and little or no opposition. Among the notable bills discussed were measures on law enforcement oversight and records access (AB 847), CalFresh data-sharing exemptions (AB 593), campus-area housing for students and staff (AB 893), insurance and wildfire hardening updates (AB 1), missing middle housing code changes (AB 6), tribal peace officer status in a pilot program (AB 31), utility bill analysis before new mandates (AB 61), fairgrounds funding (AB 258), Diwali as a state holiday (AB 268), labor and worker organizing rights (AB 288), algorithmic price-fixing and antitrust enforcement (AB 325), elections and jail voter information (AB 331), protections for judges and court personnel (AB 343 and AB 352), school construction procurement (AB 361), school-zone speed limits (AB 382), transit worker protections (AB 394), blue carbon coastal mitigation (AB 399), K-9 standards for law enforcement (AB 400), livestock carcass composting (AB 411), translation of housing materials (AB 413), immigrant educational rights notices (AB 419), gun violence restraining order implementation (AB 451), special education and child care measures (AB 560 and AB 563), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), and disability access protections for businesses (AB 649). Several bills addressed housing, energy, public health, and public safety, and many authors emphasized affordability, transparency, and administrative efficiency. The session also included several ceremonial or recognition items, including ACR 73 declaring Italian American Heritage Month, which was adopted by voice vote after 65 coauthors were added. Most measures were approved overwhelmingly, though a few drew some dissent, including AB 421? no—AB 399 passed 42-30, AB 450 passed 49-6, AB 461 passed 49-8, and AB 621 passed 58-0. The transcript ends partway through AB 772, which was introduced as an educational equity bill addressing cyberbullying after school hours, but the remainder of that item is not included in the provided text.

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• best value procurement method allows schools to consider factors such as experience, quality, and performance
• This office, to be overseen by the Inspector General, would be responsible for performing audits of key
• The best metric we have to evaluating this very large agency's performance over the years is through
• thereby ensuring that defense attorneys are fairly compensated based on the actual work that they perform
• This bill would require large online platforms to indicate Providence data on content and make it accessible

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That amount, which is by definition a cap, indicates that the framework of this bill is telling the judge
• When this became insufficient for Chaim, I was forced to perform what can be described as live pornography
• I was also forced to perform live and TikTok videos for revenue, and if I refused, I would be beaten.
• They performed procedures to start his heart again, but ultimately, because of the damage to his neck
• Performing one of those is, nationwide, about $233.30.

Bills: SB 30, SB 517, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 1698, SB 1845, SB 1860, SB 2420, SB 2429

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss several critical pieces of legislation including SB30 and SB38. Senator Betancourt introduced a committee substitute for SB38 which underwent a smooth adoption process, moving it favorably toward the Senate. The meeting featured a mix of invited testimonies where both proponents and opponents took the floor. One notable highlight included a testimony from Melissa Casey, who criticized the current legal state as prone to fraud and detrimental to both insurers and the public at large, contending that it inflated insurance costs across the board. The discussions delved deeply into the implications of the bills on judicial processes and potential insurance ramifications, with spirited debates surrounding issues of non-economic damages and jury rights. The atmosphere remained engaged as committee members heard varied perspectives on the bills, showcasing a robust democratic process. The meeting underscored the importance of public testimony in shaping legislation, ensuring that multiple voices were considered as the committee pressed on towards making decisions that affect the legal landscape of Texas.

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• And so that indicates that these products are available, even those that are prescribed, like steroid-based
• And so that indicates that these products are available, even those that are prescribed, like steroid-based
• And so that indicates that these products are available, even those that are prescribed, like steroid-based
• And so that indicates that these products are available, even those that are prescribed, like steroid-based
• um the language is a person uh indicated um the language is a person does<01:32:15.080> not<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> Uh, there are two other folks who signed up in support but did not indicate that they'd like to
• A number of you signed in but didn't indicate you wanted to speak. Is that the case?
• A number of you signed in but didn't indicate you wanted to speak. Is that the case?
• Importantly, the state treasurer, who's on the board of the BFA, has indicated there's no problem with
• Importantly, the state treasurer, who's on the board of the BFA, has indicated there's no problem with

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Now that's still 75 basis points for the year, but it wasn't what they initially indicated they were
• But it wasn't what they<00:08:17.680> initially<00:08:18.319> indicated<00:08:18.720>
• > they<00:08:18.960> were they initially indicated they were they initially indicated they
• Uh, there's my<00:09:04.720> little<00:09:04.880> indicator<00:09:05.360> down<00
• :09:05.600> at<00:09:05.760> the<00:09:05.920> bottom my little indicator down at

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• So they have a leading indicator about changes in the law, and their legislature literally changes their
• just is um so they have a leading a just is um so they have a leading a leading<00:30:38.360> indicator
• about<00:30:39.279> changes<00:30:39.640> in<00:30:39.760> the leading indicator
• about changes in the leading indicator about changes in the law<00:30:40.320> and<00:30:40.519
• <01:07:40.000> health the mandated benefit indicates health the mandated benefit indicates

Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• I’m here today to indicate that we have many portions of this bill that we are in support of, but there
• I’m here today to indicate that we have many portions of this bill that we are in support of, but there
• With continued cuts of Federal Emergency Management performance grant local emergency management funding
• <00:50:44.799> Grant<00:50:45.720> local<00:50:46.000> emergency performance Grant
• local emergency performance Grant local emergency management<00:50:47.000> funding<00:50:47.599

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• Paul, and as the representative indicated, what they're looking for is special provision language within
• Paul, and as the representative indicated, what we're looking for is special provision language within
• including weddings, graduations, ceremonies, cultural celebrations, art exhibits, limited-the-year performance
• /c><01:18:54.040> the<01:18:54.159> year<01:18:54.320> to<01:18:54.400> Performance
• exhibits limited the year to Performance exhibits limited the year to Performance craft<01:18:55.440

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• reported within a mile of some of these communities, and also the coastline and schools, which are indicated
• of health and ethnic data in Hawaiʻi that can be used along with GIS maps of pesticide use and to perform
• with GIS maps of pesticide use<00:35:45.440> and<00:35:45.920> to<00:35:46.160> perform
• <00:35:46.520> secondary<00:35:46.960> data use and to perform secondary data use and
• to perform secondary data analysis<00:35:47.640> to<00:35:47.839> create<00:35:48.280>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint informational briefing focused on restricted use pesticides in Hawaiʻi, with Senate and House members opening the meeting and explaining that the session was intended to hear expert presentations and community concerns. Fern Holland outlined the background for the briefing, describing how restricted use pesticides differ from general-use products, why state-level regulation matters, and how community advocates have sought disclosure and protections for years. She summarized 2019 reporting data, saying a small number of users accounted for most reported use, with especially heavy application in North Central Oʻahu and on the west side of Kauaʻi. She highlighted concerns about applications near schools, homes, and coastlines, and identified 1,3-dichloropropene and metam sodium as among the heaviest-used fumigants. She also noted concerns about highly hazardous pesticides, some banned in other countries, and the lack of research on long-term combined exposure to multiple pesticides. Greg Takashima of the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture described the department’s pesticide program and regulatory authority under FIFRA and state law. He explained the distinction between general-use and restricted use pesticides, the certification requirements for applicators, and the department’s role in tracking RUPs from sale through use. He reviewed the branch’s functions in enforcement, education and certification, registration and technical review, and laboratory analysis, including inspections, complaint response, market surveillance, product registration, groundwater review, and outreach on drift reduction and integrated pest management. He also noted staffing and funding limitations, saying the branch lacks a toxicologist and long-term monitoring capacity, and compared Hawaiʻi’s resources to California’s much larger pesticide regulatory program. Takashima thanked the legislature for passing Act 231 the prior year and said the department supports the measure as it moves forward this session. Dr. Lee, speaking for the Hawaiʻi chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and as a former member of the Kauaʻi Joint Fact-Finding Task Force, said pediatric guidance has shifted from focusing on acute poisoning to recognizing chronic low-level pesticide exposure as a concern. He cited AAP publications linking pesticide exposure to cancer, brain tumors, leukemia, birth outcomes, neurobehavioral effects, and asthma, and said pediatricians are now encouraged to advise families on reducing exposure and to support right-to-know measures and buffer zones around schools and public gathering places. He also described the Kauaʻi task force’s work, saying it found the west side of the island to be an unhealthy community but could not prove causation because of missing drift, geospatial, and biomarker data. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, questions were held until after presentations, and the department expressed support for Act 231.

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• that excessive screen use is associated with anxiety, depression, disrupted sleep, poor school performance
• This is the first generation ever in recorded history that is actually performing worse than the generation
• how we're way at the bottom, we're spending so much money on education, yet our children are not performing
• In January of 2025, the FCC released a preliminary study indicating a wide range of personal data was

Keywords: 987, senate, all