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• </c> that public funds are used in good ways. that public funds are used in good ways.
• But I think what you'd see is um those of us who fundamentally believe um that public services are really
• </c><00:24:44.080><c> important</c> public uh services are really important public uh services are really
• </c><00:24:53.600><c> people</c><00:24:53.679><c> who</c> public services and to those people who public
• </c> Florida or somewhere else? Yeah, please. Florida or somewhere else? Yeah, please.

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• Deputy Register, thank you for your service, and welcome to the Florida House.
• She's the Pinellas County Public Defender, and I'd like to thank her for her service.
• She is the Pinellas County Public Defender, and I'd like to thank her for her service.
• Members, public service is not perfect. It's messy. It's loud. It's complicated.
• So Florida already prohibits the use of public resources for campaign purposes, and that is under statute

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• public safety protections.
• Recently, there was a high school several years ago here in Florida who requested to use a public address
• We're looking at public schools, meaning traditional public charters.
• Florida had another name at one time. We call it Florida now. It's Florida.
• Running redlights and stop signs has become a growing public safety issue across Florida, contributing

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all narrowed eligibility to certain properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, added environmental and zoning criteria, and included exemptions for agricultural land, parks, military-adjacent land, and other areas. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill was reported favorably 8-0. The committee then heard SB 212 on sexual offenders and predators, as amended to add public swimming pools and related child-centered locations to residency and presence restrictions. Testimony was sharply divided, with supporters emphasizing child safety and opponents arguing the bill lacked empirical support and would worsen homelessness and impose retroactive burdens. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably 8-1. Members next approved SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after adopting an amendment allowing certain enclaves adjacent to interstate highways to be developed for commercial, industrial, or single-family residential uses while clarifying protections for critical areas, the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and military installations. The bill drew opposition from a county Republican committee representative who argued it would weaken zoning and comprehensive planning and encourage urban sprawl, while homebuilders and industry groups supported it. The committee also reported favorably SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, a Florida Bar-backed update intended to modernize and harmonize nonprofit corporate law, and SB 1338 on charitable giving, which would create donor remedies for endowment restrictions and limit state reporting burdens on certain charitable organizations; members noted the latter would need further work on cy pres and related issues. The committee then approved SB 532 on court fees after a strike-all that would let clerks retain all collections above revenue projections rather than splitting excess with general revenue, with clerks’ groups supporting the change and members citing long-standing funding shortfalls. SB 218 on land use regulations was also reported favorably; it would restore normal land-use authority to counties unaffected by the 2024 hurricanes while keeping SB 180 protections in place for damaged areas. SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability passed 9-2 after debate over whether the bill created enough compliance incentives and whether its liability presumption was retroactive; supporters said it would encourage adoption of cybersecurity frameworks and reduce class-action litigation, while opponents wanted stronger compliance requirements. Finally, SB 1138 on qualified contractors was amended and passed unanimously as a process-reform measure allowing licensed professionals to conduct pre-application reviews, and SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools was reported favorably 8-3 after extensive testimony and debate over whether it would protect free expression or invite coercion and litigation. The committee also began consideration of SB 1106 on requiring state agencies and instructional materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” with the sponsor framing it as historical accuracy and opponents arguing it erased Palestinian identity; the transcript cuts off during that item.

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• PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION. YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Rep.
• THERE SEEMS TO BE CONTINUITY WHEN IT COMES TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND PUBLIC MEETINGS AND EXEMPTIONS ON THE
• A PUBLIC MEETING AND ALLOWS FOR THAT PORTION OF THE PUBLIC MEETING TO BE EXEMPT.
• OF THE PUBLIC MEETING.
• THESE ARE PUBLIC UTILITIES.

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• I thank you for your service. That is at $7.6 million.
• Smith, Florida PBA. Mr.
• William Smith, I'm a current trooper in Miami, Florida.
• William Smith, I'm a current trooper in Miami, Florida.
• I'm a proud resident of the state of Florida living here in Leon County.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Summary: The committee first reviewed the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget proposal for transportation, tourism, and economic development, which totals about $18 billion and includes major funding for the Department of Transportation work program, Visit Florida, affordable housing, library/cultural/historical initiatives, National Guard tuition assistance, and Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles needs. Members approved staff technical adjustments and then adopted the budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee. The committee then heard and approved CS/SB 666, which creates a specialty license plate for the Miami Northwestern Alumni Association, with proceeds supporting scholarships and school academic, athletic, and arts programs. CS/SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, drew extensive testimony from the sponsor, law enforcement, advocates, and victims’ families. Supporters argued it would create a clearer, easier-to-enforce prohibition on holding a wireless device while driving and help reduce crashes and deaths; some senators raised concerns about enforcement, privacy, and impacts on drivers with older vehicles, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1408, designating memorial highways for Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen and Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz, and SB 1516, which would create the International Aerospace Innovation Fund administered by Space Florida to support partnerships between Florida and international aerospace companies. Both bills had supportive testimony and no opposition noted. The meeting ended with adjournment after the final votes.

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• Citizens provides residency exemption for members who graduated from the Florida Public University.
• Thank you. >> To Chair Harrell, Vice Chair Bradley and all of you for your public service to our great
• Both my parents graduated from Florida public universities.
• owes a debt of gratitude to the Florida public University system otherwise known as the S U.S. to pay
• this forward is why I wanted to do public service and a public university system.

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• SERVICE COMMISSION PSC AS PART OF THE ANNUAL RELAY REPORT.
• OR COPYING OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.
• SAFETY RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES OR OTHER 911 OR PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATION STRUCTURES
• SAFETY RATE REGULAR SERVICES OR OTHER 911 PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATION STRUCTURES OR FACILITIES
• THE BILL ALSO SAYS A PUBLIC MEETING EXEMPTION WOULD REVEAL THIS INFORMATION AS WELL AS A PUBLIC RECORDS

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• to</c> actions the commission can take to actions the commission can take to ensure<03:55:30.720><c>
• </c> operability of commercial and public operability of commercial and public safety<03:55:36.160><c
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• </c> who was a one-of-a-kind public servant. who was a one-of-a-kind public servant.

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• Before serving on the city commission, she led environmental justice efforts across Florida and worked
• The Florida Legislature Joint Proclamation, to the Honorable Members of the Florida Senate and the Florida
• We, Ben Albritton, President of the Florida Senate, and Daniel Perez, Speaker of the Florida House of
• 3, Section 3(c), Florida Constitution, and Section 11.01, Florida Statutes, at the Capitol in Tallahassee
• Signed, Ben Albritton, President, Florida Senate; Daniel Perez, Speaker, Florida House of Representatives

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• She brought that same sense of curiosity and courage to her public service.
• Mayor Molly Cen her public service.
• County PUD after nearly 15 years devoted to public service.
• She reminds us that public service and personal passion can go hand in hand.
• She reminds us that public service and personal passion can go hand in hand.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• AND ALSO THE REAL PURPOSE OF THE BILL WAS TO IMPROVE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC IN GETTING TITLES AND TAGS
• WE ARE IN PUBLIC TESTIMONY. WE HAVE ONE FROM TIMOTHY QUAL THE FLORIDA TAX COLLECTORS.
• I AM MARGARET HOOPER DIRECTOR PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL.
• BUT REALLY IT YOU CAN ONLY USE TRANSPORTATION FOR APD SERVICES.
• WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY IS TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGE COMMISSION AND THEIR INNOVATIVE SERVICES GRANT

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• Kelly to come up and present the Health and Human Services budget, and she is the Health and Human Services
• In fee for service, sorry, current fee for service rates are lower than those paid by capitated plans
• So this would help develop the infrastructure for ambulances, for ambulance services, 124 public EMS
• health in Florida.
• nursing services.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

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Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard presentations on the governor’s proposed FY 26-27 budget for the health and human services silo, which totals $48.5 billion within a $117.4 billion state budget. Agency leaders outlined major spending priorities, including AHCA’s behavioral health redesign, APD waiver enrollment and facility needs, DCF’s integrity and self-sufficiency systems, opioid response, community-based care and mental health bed expansion, DOEA’s Alzheimer’s, home care, and community care programs, DOH’s cancer research, public health, EMS blood-transfusion initiative, and lab feasibility study, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ facility, cybersecurity, and medication-management investments. Members generally praised several proposals, especially increased reimbursement for private duty nursing, behavioral health funding, Alzheimer’s support, and the EMS blood program. Senator Sharief raised concerns about the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), warning that changes could leave many Floridians without coverage for HIV medications and asking whether manufacturers could provide rebates directly to patients. Surgeon General Ladapo said the issue was driven largely by funding and federal changes, not a legal barrier, and said the department had explored alternatives but could not fill the gap with current resources. Senator Rouson asked about the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, and DCF said its budget includes about $7 million for the substance abuse and mental health data dashboard required by prior legislation. Public testimony focused heavily on ADAP. Former program leaders and advocates said the proposed changes would reduce enrollment and remove key drugs and insurance-premium support, calling the situation a crisis and criticizing the department for lack of transparency and stakeholder engagement. They urged a pause and collaborative review of the program’s finances. The committee also discussed KidsCare implementation, with AHCA saying federal conditions and litigation have delayed the expansion. The meeting ended after the chair noted the budget would still need to be adjusted for updated Medicaid caseload estimates, and the committee adjourned without taking any formal votes or other action on the budget items.

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• public schools.
• It gives Florida Digital Service the authority to establish and enforce best practices for procuring
• It grants authority to the Public Service Commission, Florida Department of Health, and Florida Department
• HB 1521 directs the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to publish voluntary-based
• But at 2:51, when the bell rings, suddenly Florida laws no longer allow public schools to serve pre-K

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• TO BE CLASSIC AND CIVIC EDUCATION FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
• , SPACE FLORIDA AT SEAPORT AND KENNEDY SPACE CENTER AND FLORIDA AEROSPACE.
• AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC.
• IT'S PART OF THE PATH BREAKING FOR FLORIDA AND FOR FIU.
• FLORIDA PANHANDLE OR NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND DO BELIEVE THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO HAVE, TO CREATE

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• state of Florida.
• It goes from South Texas into Florida all the way down to South Florida, down both coasts of Florida.
• , Florida City gas in Florida.
• We've seen significant growth across our service territories in Florida.
• Those are 2 options in Florida.

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• Public testimony on the bill.
• Is there public testimony? We have Florida Cattlemen's Association, proponent. Thank you, sir.
• or in the Florida House.
• Any public testimony on the bill? We have 1000 Friends of Florida in support.
• Is there public testimony?

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• Florida addressed this by allowing limited appointments so the agent of record can continue servicing
• Florida addressed this by allowing limited appointments so the agent of record can continue servicing
• And most companies, particularly in Florida, because what you have in Florida is you have a lot of new
• And most companies, particularly in Florida, because what you have in Florida is you have a lot of new
• At this time, I’d like to open up for public comment.

Committee: House Insurance

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• ALL FLORIDA LAW REGULATES HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS, FLORIDA DOES NOT REQUIRE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY
• IS THERE PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE BILL? IS THERE PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE BILL?
• KNOW THAT YOU MENTIONED HMO, SERVICE CONTRACTS, LIMITED BENEFITS AND PREPAID SERVICES IN THAT SECTION
• WE HAVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY?
• SERVICE STAR ALSO PUBLIC CELEBRATION.

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• It's bad for Florida. Please vote no. Thank you, sir.
• So I work as a journeyman electrician in Jacksonville, Florida.
• Florida is poised to become a national leader in crypto kiosk regulation.
• I think I saw in Florida that in 2023, almost 50,000 animals were euthanized, which put Florida fourth
• And thank you for your service, too. My boys are 13, 13, 10, and 7.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers at subsidized companies using secret-ballot union elections and prohibiting neutrality agreements. The sponsor said the bill is meant to protect workers and taxpayer dollars, and he noted he would amend the Attorney General enforcement language to allow appeals. Supporters argued it protects secret ballots and transparency, while opponents said it is a form of union-busting, could conflict with federal labor law, and would burden contractors and workers. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably on a roll call vote, with Senators Bracey Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no and the remaining recorded votes in favor. The committee then heard CS/SB 198, which regulates cryptocurrency kiosks to combat fraud, especially against seniors. The bill requires kiosk registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions involving non-U.S. wallets. Supporters from consumer and senior advocacy groups said the bill would help stop widespread scams, while one industry witness praised the bill’s fraud protections but suggested narrowing the daily limits and new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor described it as a work in progress aimed at ending inhumane breeding conditions, improving consumer disclosures, and creating breeder standards and penalties; an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported many animal welfare provisions but objected to the three-day financing waiting period, shelter-space requirements, expanded reimbursement, and litigation exposure. Animal welfare supporters backed the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors’ access to apps. The bill requires age verification, parental consent for minors, notice of app changes, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said it would better protect children online and help enforce existing age-based restrictions, while opponents warned it could require overcollection of personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate tools parents already have. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 422, which would bar use of ADS-B aviation data to calculate or collect certain airport fees, with an amendment adding departures to the covered activities. A pilot supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport advocates opposed it, saying it would undermine airport finances and force less efficient fee collection methods. The transcript ends during testimony on this bill, before final action is shown.

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• She's also joined service and justice.
• </c> appreciate your service regardless. appreciate your service regardless.
• The commission.
• Service Animal Program.
• Specifically, the bill services.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 960, senate, all