Transcript Highlights:

• The motion prevails. the Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, the Committee on Agriculture, Veterans,
• </c><00:16:25.920><c> on</c> re-referred to the Committee on re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary
• It will be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration, and there's no action required on that
• </c><00:17:41.919><c> on</c><00:17:42.080><c> rules</c><00:17:42.480><c> and</c> referred to the committee
• on rules and referred to the committee on rules and administration<00:17:43.520><c> and</c><00:17:43.760

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's a shame he can't make it to these committee meetings. I know he sits on the committee.
• It's a shame he can't make it to these committee meetings. I know he sits on the committee.
• That, along with the delivery to the new town rule, no-town rule, has been extremely... ...on no towns
• That, along with the delivery to the new town rule, no town rule has been extremely I think.
• That, along with the delivery to the new town rule, no town rule has been extremely limiting and, like

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis held a hearing on a package of cannabis bills focused on equity funding, delivery expansion, advertising restrictions, medical use, first responders, and ownership limits. Testimony strongly supported S. 87/H. 184 to direct a larger share of cannabis revenue into the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and related equity programs, with speakers arguing the current funding is insufficient and that automatic transfers would better support businesses and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Several witnesses also backed H. 145/S. 89 to allow licensed cannabis delivery into municipalities that ban retail sales and to hotels, saying current rules unfairly limit social equity delivery operators and consumer access. There was also support for H. 176 on medical cannabis eligibility and S. 76 on cannabis use by first responders, while H. 177/H. 178 on new taxes drew opposition from several business owners who said the industry is already heavily burdened and overtaxed. A major point of debate was S. 94/H. 157, which would prohibit billboard advertising for non-prescription marijuana. Public health advocates, parents, and neuroscientists argued that cannabis billboards normalize use, are seen by youth, and are difficult to regulate effectively under the current 85% adult-audience standard. They urged a public health approach similar to tobacco restrictions. In contrast, several industry witnesses opposed further advertising limits, saying cannabis businesses already face strict marketing rules, billboards are privately owned, and additional restrictions would hurt small operators and raise First Amendment concerns. Some witnesses also criticized the proposed increase in ownership caps and consolidation provisions in the broader cannabis bill, warning they would favor large multistate companies over small and social equity businesses. Committee members asked questions about billboard ownership, enforcement of the current advertising rules, and the legal basis for restricting sign content. Witnesses and members also discussed the Cannabis Control Commission’s role, the difficulty of enforcing audience-composition standards, and whether delivery should be treated more like alcohol. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted.

Transcript Highlights:

• As required by Rule 12.7, the committees conducted an inquiry into the qualifications, experience, and
• Health Policy and the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections for action pursuant to Rule 12.7.
• gathering deep rows of dirt in the Rules Committee, what seems to be the problem?
• It'll be rules. all right I'll give it one committee stop it'll be rules and it'll never see the light
• I asked her about the Rules Committee, and she smiled and said, “Rules is where bills and bad ideas go

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I Uh we have a rule here, no props.
• </c><00:52:55.720><c> to</c> have it and you have suspended rules to have it and you have suspended rules
• </c><00:55:44.240><c> of</c> of the discussion in the committee of of the discussion in the committee
• The committee of subdivision A2.
• </c> 15-minute break to let the committees 15-minute break to let the committees meet<01:09:50.600><c

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Requesting unanimous consent that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Rules.
• This committee substitute is the miscellaneous agencies' rules bundle, known as Bundle Nine.
• The committee amendment amends 61 CSR 30, an agricultural rule on select plant-based derivatives and
• This committee substitute is the miscellaneous agency's rules bundle, known as bundle nine.
• It contains 54 rules from various agencies and boards. The committee amendment amends.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Texas rule 709 states in part is the intent of this rule that all members of the Senate be timely informed
• Well, based on a ruling, a new ruling by the Court of Criminal... appeals, the law was upended.
• We often have committee meetings at the rail when we suspend the rules.
• President, I move to suspend Senate rules 11.10, 11.18, 11. to permit the local government committee
• 1118 and all other necessary rules so that the Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting

Bills: SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB9 , SB42 , SB15 , SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SCR1

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

Transcript Highlights:

• The committee rules were distributed prior to committee via email, and a copy is in front of you for
• The proposed standing committee rules reflect the House rules.
• Chair, I move that the committee rules as printed and distributed be adopted. Thank you, sir.
• Members, the motion before you is that the committee rules as printed and distributed be adopted.
• In accordance with House Rule 9C, the committee rules will be filed with the Chief Clerk, because they

Committee: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports the Senate Journal, the proceedings of February 11, 2006, were
• February 11, 2006, the Judiciary and Rules Committee reports out Senate Bill 1250 and recommends that
• House Bill 540 and House Bill 541 will both be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• In the Senate, Senate Bill 1232, as amended, by Judiciary and Rules Committee.
• Senator Lakey currently serves as chairman of the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Judiciary and Rules Committee reports that the Senate Journal, the proceedings of January 20th, 2006
• The rule of law is the guiding star of our civil society.
• The committee is excused. Mr. President. Senator Den Hartog. Mr.
• Senate Joint Resolution 102 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. Mr.
• Senate Bill 1224 and Senate Bill 1225 will be referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing

Summary: The Senate convened with 34 members present and one excused absence, then approved the prior day’s journal. After moving to motions and resolutions, the chamber welcomed the Chief Justice and members of the Idaho judiciary for the annual State of the Judiciary address. The Chief Justice described the courts’ workload, including rising civil caseloads, ongoing criminal and juvenile matters, and the continued use of treatment courts, mediation, remote hearings, self-help services, and online case access tools to improve access and efficiency. The Chief Justice also highlighted courthouse facility upgrades in several counties, concerns about courthouse security and threats to judges and court staff, and cybersecurity efforts that blocked large numbers of phishing and malicious access attempts. He emphasized civic education efforts, the judiciary’s five governing principles, and the need for continued collaboration with the legislature and counties. The Senate ordered the address spread upon the journal and then returned the Chief Justice to the chamber exit. In later business, the Senate received Senate Joint Resolution 102, proposing a constitutional amendment related to state trust lands, and referred it to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. The chamber also received two gubernatorial appointments: Estella Zamora to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights and Janet Lawler to the Commission of Pardons and Parole, referring them to the appropriate committees. Two bills were introduced on first reading—Senate Bill 1224 on slow-moving vehicles and Senate Bill 1225 on presidential searches for state higher education institutions—and both were referred to Judiciary and Rules for printing. The Senate then announced a schedule change for America 250-related activities the next day and adjourned until 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• This committee heard from Two nominees at hearings last week: Mr.
• the committee has increased.
• So first, let's go to the proposal to amend Rule 6B of the committee's rules to increase from 10 to 11
• And this, again, is because the committee now has...
• to the applicable Senate rule.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Rules reports.
• The Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions
• Wongus August now moves suspension of the rules.
• Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bills.
• Rule 7A is suspended. Second reading of the bills. The ayes have it. Rule 7A is suspended.

Summary: The House took up several routine matters and local bills. The Committee on Rules reported and the House adopted resolutions congratulating Lewis Gurfrey and Stephen Heckney on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended consideration of Senate No. 3133, amending the membership of the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee, and House No. 5476, amending the Provincetown town charter; the House suspended Rule 7A, gave both bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. The House also acted on additional local legislation. It concurred in the Senate amendment to House No. 3911, the bill amending the charter of the town of Millis, after the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading reported the amendment was correctly drawn. The House then passed to be engrossed Senate No. 3052, authorizing the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes, and House No. 5449, relative to amending the Traffic Commission in the City of Westfield. Before adjourning, the House adopted an order to meet again the following Wednesday at 11 a.m. in formal session. The meeting also included a brief recess and a welcome to guests of the Chair from Florida.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Rules will now come to order. Cindy, please call the roll. Chair Passidomo? Here.
• Thank you again to the members of the Rules Committee for your continued support for workforce housing
• When the rule was created, it was a comparability rule.
• rule.
• Senators, pursuant to Rule 2.10, the President has authorized the committee to meet until 1:30.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Rules Committee took up a large agenda of bills, with many measures reported favorably after brief explanations, amendments, and testimony. Early bills included CS/SB 658 on lien waivers and releases, which was amended to preserve enforceability despite form differences and then passed; CS/CS/SB 736 on brownfields redevelopment, which drew support from business and redevelopment interests and passed; and CS/SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, which was amended to bar certain building or fire code provisions affecting fuel-source choices and then passed despite opposition from environmental advocates. The committee also advanced CS/CS/SB 1132 on right-to-repair for certain equipment, where manufacturers, dealer representatives, and industry groups warned the bill could undermine dealer networks and existing repair programs, while supporters argued it would improve consumer access and help farmers and equipment owners. The bill still passed. Other measures reported favorably included CS/SB 1378 on restitution for leaving the scene of property-damage crashes, CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign-country controlling interests in health care licensing, CS/SB 772 on school access to glucagon for diabetes emergencies, CS/SB 1400 on removal of nonconsensual altered sexual depictions, and CS/SB 1696 on transportation network company impersonation and transit funding. A major portion of the meeting focused on affordable housing. CS/SB 1730, a follow-up to the Live Local Act, made several changes to zoning, height, density, parking, moratorium, and enforcement provisions, with members raising concerns about parking reductions, attorney’s fees, local control, and impacts in the Keys and other sensitive areas. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes and improves workforce housing implementation, while some witnesses urged additional exemptions for areas of critical state concern. The bill was reported favorably after amendment. Later, the committee considered several bills from Senator Leak, including CS/SB 576 on service of process, CS/SB 606 on public lodging and food service establishments, and CS/SB 1164 on electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices. CS/SB 606 drew substantial debate over whether hotels and extended-stay properties should be able to remove nonpaying guests without treating them like residential tenants; the sponsor said the bill clarifies transient occupancy and removes mandatory arrest provisions, and it passed. CS/SB 1164, which allows email notice delivery by agreement, passed despite concerns from tenant advocates that the bill should include clearer consent and safeguards. The committee also approved CS/SB 1374 on school district reporting of educator arrests and misconduct, CS/SB 940 on third-party restaurant reservation sales, and began hearing CS/SB 1690 on surrendered infants, which would authorize infant safety devices or “baby boxes” as a legal surrender option, with supportive testimony from proponents describing crisis situations and the need for anonymous surrender options.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, we, your Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration, report that we have printed House
• In the House of Representatives, House Bill No. 4 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
• House Bill No. 541 by the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee: an act relating to enticing
• In the House of Representatives, House Bill No. 4 by Judiciary Rules and Administration Committee, an
• House bill number 541 by Judiciary Rules and Administration Committee, an act relating to enticing a

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, the FTC has rules on that. They're not one size fits all.
• But the FCC rules only apply to investor-owned utilities.
• There are some states that have just adopted the FCC rules, um.
• Um, many states have adopted the FCC rules in part.
• It's nice to see you again, uh, members of the committee.

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:

• > deadlines</c><01:05:49.280><c> on</c> the rule committee for for deadlines on the rule committee for
• rules committee, and then the rules committee would have to decide whether or not to give it a waiver
• It goes to Rules, and then the Rules Committee has to act on it in some way.
• The motion is to move it to Ways and Means by operation of rules. It goes to the Rules Committee.
• It goes to the rules the rule. It goes to the rules committee. committee. committee.

Bills: HF3874 , HF962

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The Missouri House of Representatives Legislative Rules Committee shall come to order.
• And I believe it is, but it's not our job here on this Rules Committee...
• I believe it is, but it's not our job here on this Rules Committee to hear that bill.
• You know, it's in our name, Rules Committee, and I think probably one of the most basic rules is...
• It's in our name, Rules Committee, and I think probably one of the most basic rules is that we shouldn't

Committee: House Rules - Legislative

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Missouri House of Representatives Legislative Rules Committee shall come to order.
• And I believe it is, but it's not our job here on this Rules Committee...
• I believe it is, but it's not our job here on this Rules Committee to hear that bill.
• You know, it's in our name, Rules Committee, and I think probably one of the most basic rules is...
• It's in our name, Rules Committee, and I think probably one of the most basic rules is that we shouldn't

Committee: House Rules - Legislative

Summary: The Missouri House Legislative Rules Committee met to consider a long hearing notice of bills and resolutions. Chair Cupps opened by explaining that the committee would proceed through all items on the notice, including a late-added House Committee Substitute for HB 3383, and announced an initial motion to recommit Senate Substitute for SB 889 back to its House committee of origin. He said the bill’s language appeared to be aimed at banning corporal punishment in public schools, and he wanted the originating committee to review it further before the Rules Committee advanced it. That recommit motion passed 9-2. The committee then took up and mostly advanced a large number of measures, including bills on tourism revenue, county health officers, library boards, soil erosion control, child maintenance after DWI fatalities, initiative petitions, foreign law, post-conviction relief, property development applications, local taxation, child care licensing, administrative rules, workforce training grants, water resources, judiciary offenses, water service line fees, hospital zones, prepaid wireless emergency charges, a commemorative day, disabled veterans’ property tax credits, unemployment administration, school district operations, military leave, health care provider networks, mobile food vendors, school emergency response devices, compensation for property owners in certain cities, young driver offenses, insurance regulations, tax credit cleanup, public water supply districts, downtown redevelopment incentives, workplace violence prevention in health care, pass-through entity taxation, county development disability resource board levies, county finances, and a civic recognition resolution. Most of these passed unanimously or with only a few dissenting votes; HB 1734 failed 5-6, and HB 2291, HB 2124, HB 2139/2175, HB 2254, HB 2693, HB 2699, HB 2767, HB 2933, HB 32110, and HB 3220 each drew some opposition or abstentions. Several bills prompted discussion. HB 2933, dealing with school district operations, was explained as banning seclusion rooms and restraints in response to a DOJ probe; it passed 10-1. HB 3174, on emergency responses in schools, would provide wearable panic buttons subject to appropriations, and members discussed funding and whether it created an unfunded mandate; it passed 11-0. HB 2877, on unemployment administration adjustments, was clarified as shifting existing unemployment tax money for administrative funding without adding cost to employers, and it passed 11-0. HB 3383, on nonprofit corporations’ hiring practices and signature gathering for initiative petitions, was described as requiring E-Verify for certain signature gatherers; after questions about burdens on employers and election process concerns, it passed 9-0 with two present. The committee also advanced HCR 52 encouraging participation in America 250 celebrations and HCR 31 creating a Seal of Civic Recognition Award. At the end, the committee took up House Committee Substitute for Senate Bills 1066 and 1088, a property taxation measure, and it was given a due pass recommendation. Chair Cupps thanked the sponsors who stayed through the lengthy hearing and said the committee might meet again later in the week, likely Thursday, before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• No, we have a committee of justice. Good afternoon. Good afternoon.
• Distinguished members of the committee, good afternoon.
• So those are proposed rules.
• Hello, committee members, attendees, and observers.
• Good afternoon, committee.

Summary: The joint hearing focused on access to gender-affirming care in California, with members of the Senate and Assembly budget subcommittees hearing first from the Department of Justice, Department of Managed Health Care, and Department of Health Care Services. State officials described California’s legal protections against discrimination, privacy protections, shield laws, and Medi-Cal and commercial plan coverage requirements for medically necessary gender-affirming care. They also outlined ongoing litigation and advocacy against federal actions and proposed rules that could restrict care, including challenges to executive orders, HHS declarations, and federal reimbursement rules, as well as a temporary restraining order protecting care at Rady Children’s Hospital. Committee members pressed the agencies on why some hospitals that had stopped providing care had not been sued, how the state measures network adequacy and equitable access, whether the $15 million previously allocated for gender-affirming care had been used, and what additional statutory changes might be needed. DMHC and DHCS said they regulate health plans rather than providers directly, rely on complaints and independent medical review to address denials or delays, and do not track utilization or have a specific provider category for gender-affirming care. DOJ said it is focused on the federal government as the source of pressure on hospitals and providers, while members discussed possible shield-law expansions and, if federal rules are finalized, the possibility of state-only funding to preserve access. The second panel featured a physician, clinic leaders, parents, and a transgender teen describing how families navigate care and the effects of hospital closures and insurance barriers. Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy gave a history of transgender health care, described puberty blockers and hormones as established treatments, and said minors need parental consent for medical interventions. J.M. Jaffe of Lyon Martin Community Health Services said community clinics are absorbing patients after hospital programs closed and asked for $26 million in state funding to expand capacity. Parents and youth testified about delays, out-of-network referrals, lost coverage, and the emotional strain of uncertainty, while also urging the Legislature to stabilize access and protect continuity of care.

Transcript Highlights:

• Good afternoon, Chair Owen, committee members. I'm Cameron Parker.
• And so, about two years ago, the fiduciary litigation committee, which is one of the committees that
• And the number one rule is that the trust There are certain rules under Missouri law that are sacrosanct
• Thank you for what you and your committee do.
• Chairman, members of the committee, my name is Andy Briscoe.

Committee: House Financial Institutions

Summary: The Committee on Financial Institutions heard House Bill 2863, which would clarify Missouri’s trust “no contest” clause law under the Missouri Uniform Trust Code. Representative Cameron Parker said the bill was brought forward by the Missouri Bar to clean up and clarify existing law without changing its substance. Testimony from trust and estate attorney John Chalas and the Missouri Bar supported the measure, explaining that it would refine procedures for seeking court guidance, protect nominal defendants, preserve beneficiaries’ ability to challenge bad-faith trustee conduct, and clarify the effect of prior rulings. No opposition was offered, and the hearing on HB 2863 was closed. The committee then heard House Bill 2967, which would create the Missouri expungement fund to support technology and system maintenance for expungement-related work, including the statewide court automation system and the Missouri criminal history records system. Representative Parker described the bill as a framework to help handle growing expungement demands, including marijuana-related and clean slate expungements. Committee members asked about funding sources, the one-third allocation among agencies, whether personnel costs could be covered, and whether the fund should include language on interest and biennial sweeps. Eric Cheneings of the Judicial Conference testified in favor, saying the bill is largely a housekeeping measure that recognizes the ongoing, coordinated nature of expungement work and the need for stable funding. He noted that the bill’s proposed dedicated fund would help avoid annual lapses and support continuing maintenance of sealed records, while leaving funding source decisions to the legislature. No one testified in opposition, and the hearing on HB 2967 was also closed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Good afternoon, Chair and committee members.
• It gets a little wonky in their rule.
• When their rule came out, and if you've ever looked at the federal rules, there's ...wonky in their rule
• When their rule came out, and if you've ever looked at the federal rules, there's usually a huge preamble
• We have the rule that came out for the four parts... ...couple months later, we have the rule that came

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Summary: The committee first received a Department of Environmental Protection presentation on Florida Forever and the sale or exchange of conservation lands. DEP described Florida Forever as the state’s main conservation land acquisition program, funded in recent years at high levels, and said most acquisitions since 2019 have been within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The presentation also explained the legal process for disposing of conservation lands: requests are reviewed by the Acquisitions and Restoration Council, then the governor and cabinet decide whether land is no longer needed for conservation or whether an exchange provides a net conservation benefit. Senator Smith asked several questions about recent land-swap proposals, public notice, political influence, and whether any transactions had bypassed the usual sequence; DEP said applications can be withdrawn before ARC review, notice is posted seven days in advance, and the council and cabinet are the decision-makers. Senator Harrington asked about the difference between Florida Forever land sales and water management district surplus lands, and DEP said the reported 2.3 acres sold referred only to Florida Forever-funded projects. The committee then heard presentations from the Department of Health and DEP on PFAS and PFOA. DOH outlined what PFAS are, their common uses, possible health impacts, and ways Floridians can reduce exposure, including water filtration and avoiding certain products. DOH said it conducts well investigations, health consultations, fish consumption advisories, and monitoring in coordination with DEP and FWC. DEP followed with a more technical overview of PFAS regulation and cleanup, explaining federal testing and drinking-water standards, Florida’s provisional cleanup levels, and the state’s response at contaminated sites, including bottled water and filtration for affected residents. Senators asked about testing requirements for public systems and private wells, disposal of used filters, and how federal rulemaking and litigation could affect Florida’s standards; DEP said public systems are required to test under EPA monitoring rules, private wells are not directly required to test, and Florida may adopt its own standards if federal action does not occur by the statutory deadline. Finally, the committee took up SB 150, which would designate the flamingo as the state bird and the scrub jay as the state songbird. The sponsor argued the bill better reflects Florida’s identity and conservation values, noting the flamingo’s iconic status and the scrub jay’s status as a Florida-only species. Members asked lighthearted questions about mockingbirds, flamingo color, and feeding costs, and an appearance card was filed in support by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The committee debated the bill briefly and then passed SB 150 favorably by roll call vote, with all members present voting yes except Senator DiCeglie, who was excused.