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• But for now, first up, we are going to take House Bill 1173, Florida Trust Code, by Representative Duggan
• House Bill 1173, Florida Trust Code, by Representative Duggan. Representative, you're recognized.
• The bill clarifies a provision of the Florida Trust Code based on some recent case law.
• Specifically, they failed to follow applicable Florida law, administrative codes, and DCF operating policy
• There is no uniform objective standard that can be provided to jurors.

Summary: The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0. The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0. HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.

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• So the Chamber opposed any additional property tax shifts to commercial industrial properties.
• So the Chamber opposed any additional property tax shifts to commercial industrial properties.
• This is the single most progressive tax in our tax code.
• And this is the single most progressive tax in our tax code.
• and the Minnesota Internal Revenue code and the Minnesota tax tax tax code<01:09:23.679><c> and</c><

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The bill would exempt commercial aggregates, asphalt, and concrete materials that contain 0.25% or less
• The bill would exempt commercial aggregates, asphalt, and concrete materials that contain 0.25% or less
• "It delays the Department of Ecology's authority to enforce any residential, commercial, or industrial
• a new per se violation of the Consumer Protection Act for the restrictions or requirements that commercial
• with an aggregate maximum contract demand of 20 megawatts or more, and that it also meets the NAICS code

Bills: HB2296 , HB2301 , HB2212 , HB2515 , HB2436 , HB2496 , HB2605

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, sustainability, energy policy, extended producer responsibility, paint waste management, environmental regulations, recycling, microplastics, pollution, environmental protection, washing machines, water quality, energy facilities, large energy use, regulation, state oversight, infrastructure, oil tanker

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• It's good to see Brandon in a coat and tie instead of the uniform of a United States Border Patrol agent
• From showcasing American creativity to spotlighting our competitive spirit, cultural and commercial exchange

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions

Summary: The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.

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• She also raises awareness about the scourge of commercial child sexual exploitation in California and
• I think they're all in uniform today. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senate Bill 264 makes several changes. to the election code.
• Guard, or an ICE officer For that matter, can absolutely go into a polling place even if they're in uniform
• With their uniform on. Madam Chair, thank you.
• of law or otherwise from interfering in any manner with the conduct of the election or the election code
• This is language that actually comes from our postal service training statutes or codes at the federal

Bills: SB38 , SB17 , SB41 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• Bar code 253189. You're recognized for amendment number one.
• If you're wearing a uniform, do you mind standing up real quick, please.
• Chair Alvarez: If you are wearing a uniform in service of this state, please stand so everybody recognizes
• Amendment number one, bar code 237943.
• That's the bar code amendment number one. Sir, you're recognized to explain your amendment.

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• Senate Bill 204 by Chairman Lambert provides for issuance of certain commercial fishing gear licenses
• Instead, what it's trying to do is set kind of uniform guidelines on posting of those decisions online
• There's some commercial fishing tags that are required to have Social Security numbers of the people
• Their great-grandpa has fished that land commercially. They trap that land.
• Their great-grandpa has fished that land, commercial. They trap that land.

Committee: House Natural Resources & Environment

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• If it is a code enforcement officer or it is unsafe structures, they have the same requirement in the
• officials, is how will this benefit our code approach, i.e., how can we make the code better?
• You're right now talking about commercial policies as it relates to the whole building.
• That was not just commercial. You were also talking about HO6 policies, right? No.
• I said I'd like you to explore only requiring buildings in commercial policies and condos to have to

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met for a panel discussion on current issues affecting Florida condominiums. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin highlighted the department’s expanded condo education, complaint, and ombudsman services under HB 1021, including new online resources, board member certification, increased outreach, and broader complaint jurisdiction. She said the division has filled most of its new positions and that the new condo website is intended to improve transparency and access to records and information. Other panelists focused on insurance, inspections, and market impacts. Insurance agent Mike Clarkson said the condo insurance market remains difficult, especially for older buildings, and raised concerns about roof replacement demands, Citizens’ depopulation practices, and the mismatch between reserve studies and insurer timelines. Building officials representative Ron Laceca described challenges with phase one and phase two inspections, including incomplete databases, limited contractor capacity, and the need for local flexibility and better recordkeeping. University of Florida researcher Bill Hughes said his data show the condo market has not suffered a major overall decline from the new laws; he argued the rules have made costs more transparent and may strengthen the market over time. Community association manager Jamie Ballard said the biggest pressures on associations are rising insurance costs and early roof replacement requirements, and she supported board certification while opposing the continuing education exemption for long-tenured CAMs. In committee discussion, members pressed witnesses on whether recent condo laws caused insurance and roof-cost problems, and witnesses generally said those issues are driven more by the market than by the legislation. Senators also discussed possible reforms, including better data collection, clearer reporting duties for managers, and possible changes to insurance and reserve practices. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• , to provide a correct code reference; and declaring an emergency and providing an effective date.
• Title 63, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 63-725, Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding
• So there would never be able to be a uniform cost for sewer.
• If it is a monopoly, we have code in our book to deal with monopolies.
• Amending Title 67, Idaho Code, by the edition of a new Chapter 83, Title 67, Idaho Code to provide a

Keywords: 989, all

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• The next would be multi-family and commercial.
• </c><00:23:48.720><c> areas</c> mixed use buildings in commercial areas mixed use buildings in commercial
• that fell outside of our normal code.
• that fell outside of our normal code.
• that</c><00:59:52.720><c> address</c> We do building codes that address We do building codes that address

Keywords: 1183, house

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• facility meets the standards for an existing educational occupancy under the Florida Fire Prevention Code
• This bill expands access and affordability for families, Code and the NFPA.
• So I know we said it's in commercial use.
• However, when we talk about schools, it is not a regular commercial use.
• As a commercial realtor that deals in the world of, as we're revitalizing and As a commercial realtor

Committee: House Education & Employment Committee

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee heard and voted on several education-related bills. HB 129 on Florida Virtual School was presented as a cleanup bill responding to audit-related statutory updates; it would remove priority language, allow all Florida students and eligible overseas military dependents access, clarify teacher employment/retirement status, permit local schools to administer required exams, and authorize direct support organizations. The bill drew support from Seminole State College and Florida Virtual School and was reported favorably 15-0. HB 423 on student elopement, sponsored by Reps. Eskamani and Tramont, would require schools to establish safety teams and procedures to prevent and respond to elopement by students with autism or similar needs. Testimony from the Autism Society of Greater Orlando and a student advocate emphasized safety risks and the need for clear school protocols. Members spoke strongly in support, and the bill passed unanimously 16-0. CS for CS for HB 753 on school counselors removed two certification barriers, kept the master’s degree requirement, and aligned evaluations with Florida school counseling standards; school counselor groups and several members argued it would help address counselor shortages and workload issues. It also passed unanimously 16-0. The committee also approved CS for CS for HB 1253, which would let school-employed coaches use up to $15,000 per team per year of personal funds to support student-athletes with items like food, transportation, therapy, and rehabilitation, with an amendment requiring written parental consent. Several members raised concerns about liability, fairness, and guardrails, but the bill passed 17-0. PCS for CS for HB 833 on private school facilities would allow small private schools of 150 students or fewer to locate in commercial or mixed-use zoning without rezoning and to use certain existing buildings if fire and life-safety standards are met; members discussed traffic, school zones, and proximity to dispensaries, and it passed 15-0. PCS for CS for HB 1325 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund clarified matching contributions, allowed use of funds for expansion or modernization of existing space, and permitted two-year awards; it passed 16-0. Finally, CS for HB 1437 on conversion charter schools created dispute-resolution options over facility maintenance and, via amendment, allowed capital outlay funding if the charter assumes full maintenance responsibility; despite some opposition, it passed 13-3. The committee then adjourned.

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• It does not legalize gestational carrier agreements or commercial surrogacy.
• It does not legalize gestational carrier agreements or commercial surrogacy.
• That's why I call it altruistic surrogacy versus commercial.
• Did you code everything?
• Section 603 is the general definition for Title VI of the Children's Code.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The committee first heard SB 145, which would require adult residential care providers, especially assisted living centers, to have generators or other backup power arrangements and to submit preparedness plans to LDH. After technical amendments and testimony from the sponsor, LDH, and the assisted living industry clarifying the bill’s scope and cost concerns, the committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably. It then took up SB 433, which would require Medicaid coverage of medically necessary FDA-approved weight loss drugs, including GLP-1 medications, subject to appropriations and fiscally sustainable coverage criteria; the bill was reported favorably after discussion of current Medicaid coverage and costs. The committee also approved SB 52, which requires better coordination between DCFS and LDH so SNAP and Medicaid benefits can follow children more quickly when they are removed from or returned to a home. Technical amendments changed reporting deadlines and required written notice, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 4 on public water fluoridation was amended to allow local governments or voters to opt out through a petition and election process, with support from the Louisiana Dental Association and others after compromise language was adopted; it was reported favorably with amendments. SB 152, which would prohibit the sale of cultured or lab-grown food products for human consumption, was also reported favorably with amendments after brief testimony in support and opposition. The committee next approved SCR 37, which asks the Surgeon General to review Louisiana’s informed consent laws and report back on any gaps, after discussion that the existing medical disclosure panel had not met since 2018. It then considered SB 194, a public assistance bill aligning Louisiana Medicaid and SNAP rules with recent federal changes on non-citizen eligibility and tightening Medicaid’s reasonable opportunity period for citizenship verification. After extensive debate over immigration, emergency care, and whether the bill could harm eligible applicants or rural hospitals, the committee adopted an amendment allowing LDH discretion for emergency health care services and reported the bill favorably by an 8-3 vote. Finally, HCR 113 created a task force to study gestational carrier agreements and assisted reproductive regulation; after debate over surrogacy, ethics, and referral to Civil Law, the committee rejected the referral motion and then reported the resolution favorably, and the meeting moved on to SB 333 on child-in-need-of-care proceedings and legal representation funding.

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• counties and cities to impose reasonable capacity limits based on residential density limits and fire codes
• Residential density limits and fire codes.
• This allows form-based codes to be applied to step housing.
• the bill does not limit or restrict the enforcement of criminal offenses under the state criminal code
• We have a lot of hardworking staff at the city level who are trying to adjust to all of the new code

Bills: HB2266 , HB2489

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: housing, supportive housing, transitional housing, emergency shelters, homelessness prevention, public space, local governance, life-sustaining activities, statewide standards, regulation, 904, all

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• . >> And there's an amendment I believe think you can we take up Amendment bar code 1, 8, 3, 9, 2, 0,
• impossible for any new facilities to come because of that half-mile buffer from any residential commercial
• property, if that includes agriculture as well, because we have all those 3, if you have a commercial
• You are recognized to introduce substitute Amendment 6, 9, bar code 6, 9, 6, 2, 4, 6, >> Thank you, Mr
• Having waived close senators choose to adopt Substitute Amendment bar code 6, 9, 6, 2, 4, 6, It will

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• viability which that per or commercial viability which that per or sorry<01:32:41.080><c> prioritizes
• </c> and 6 Acres of neighborhood commercial and 6 Acres of neighborhood commercial we<01:37:39.719><c
• process um and was to have a uniform process um and forms<02:10:08.760><c> that</c><02:10:09.079><c>
• I did read the bill, and again, so to avoid increased visitor flights or larger commercial operations
• I did read the bill, and again, so to avoid increased visitor flights or larger commercial operations

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Commercial defense in executive jets has been in the state of Florida for almost 5 decades.
• We have a goal of commercialization by 2028, which may seem far away.
• You have small standard aviation have commercial liners.
• You have EV small standard aviation have commercial liners. You have EV toll aircraft.
• You also have drones are going to see a spike in a growth in commercial drone.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• , by the addition of a new Chapter 21, Title 48, Idaho Code.
• , by the addition of a new Section 38-131C, Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding deficiency
• Amending Section 39-28-12, Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding aerial abatement and to make
• , to provide a correct code reference, and declaring an emergency and providing an effective date.
• Currently, in code, you can use your telephone to show your proof of insurance.

Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal and received messages from the Governor and Senate, including enrolled memorials and several Senate bills filed for first reading. Standing committee reports were also received on a number of House bills, with several measures reported out for second reading and others referred to committees. The House then introduced a series of new bills from the Ways and Means Committee covering vehicle titles and electronic ownership records, enforcement of the law, biometric identifiers, collective bargaining and taxpayer funding of unions, fire deficiency warrants, abatement districts, public records, city annexation, programmable money, and a sales tax rebate change. On third reading, House Concurrent Resolution 28 passed unanimously after debate urging Idahoans to observe March 1, 2026, as a day of fasting and prayer for guidance, unity, and moisture. Members also discussed House Bill 639, updating Idaho’s midwifery statute to allow medication administration within scope of practice; it passed 67-0 with three absent. House Bill 532, dealing with DMV identity and Social Security number documentation, passed 66-1, and House Bill 629, allowing drivers to show proof of registration on a phone, passed 43-26 despite concerns from opponents and sheriffs about officer safety. The House also passed House Bill 503, moving the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Water Resources while preserving its voluntary, non-regulatory mission and projecting savings, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, a companion resolution emphasizing that any consolidation should protect that mission. House Bill 543, updating Percy’s retirement plan language to comply with SECURE Act 2.0 and allow Roth contributions, passed 67-0. House Bill 671 was returned to committee for a replacement, the remaining third-reading bills were held over until Monday, and the House adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on February 23, 2026.

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• They’re also a commercial entity.
• </c> commercial facilities that can foster. commercial facilities that can foster.
• </c> energy to become a commercial pickler. energy to become a commercial pickler.
• ,</c> 2017 food code.
• Um, in that food code, 2017 food code.

Committee: House Environment and Agriculture

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• .. ...is a real gap in the law by harmonizing the law of mandatory reporting under CANRA and Penal Code
• So that was a big change, we thought, was taking out that commercial business purpose exemption.
• Trying to determine what is a commercial purpose is just way too broad, and it becomes difficult.
• And then it definitely is a commercial purpose. ...serve purposes unless it's a campaign.
• The Penal Code defines person to include businesses.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on artificial intelligence, child safety, mental health, and privacy. SB 574 by Senator Umberg would require transparency and human oversight when attorneys, judges, and court neutrals use AI; it drew support from privacy advocates and committee members, with no opposition. SB 1276, the End Child Exploitation Act, would update child sexual exploitation laws to cover live-streamed and AI-generated abuse material and clarify that viewing such content can be criminally punishable; prosecutors, child advocacy groups, and others supported it, while no one appeared in opposition despite opposition on file. SB 813 would create a California AI standards and safety commission and a voluntary two-tier certification framework for AI safety standards; supporters said it would create scalable, independent oversight, while TechNet and CalChamber opposed it as duplicative, under-defined, and likely to create a de facto mandate. The committee discussed market pressure, federal preemption concerns, and the role of voluntary standards, but no final vote was taken in the excerpt. Senator Padilla also presented SB 300, which would strengthen protections for minors from sexually explicit chatbot content by moving from a reasonableness standard to an affirmative duty to prevent such exposure and to prohibit facilitation. Supporters said new evidence showed greater risks and that companies can and should build stronger safeguards; opponents, including TechNet and CCIA, argued the bill was premature because SB 243 had only recently taken effect and warned it could create strict-liability-like exposure. Padilla then presented SB 903, which would bar AI chatbots from being advertised as therapists, require licensed clinician oversight and informed consent for AI use in psychotherapy, and protect patient confidentiality; it received broad support from mental health professionals and labor groups, while industry and health associations were opposed unless amended over triage and crisis-detection language. The committee members emphasized the need for human judgment in mental health care and noted ongoing negotiations on amendments. The committee also heard SB 1119, a companion to AB 2020, which would require annual risk assessments, crisis-response protocols, default child settings, parental controls, limits on data use, public incident reporting, and third-party audits for chatbots used by children. Supporters argued the bill would address documented harms and improve transparency, while industry groups objected to ambiguous standards, liability exposure, and the private right of action. A roll call vote was taken on SB 1119 after quorum was established; the motion to pass to Appropriations succeeded on a 5-1 vote, with one no vote and the measure left on call for absent members. Finally, SB 354, a privacy bill for insurance consumers, would modernize outdated insurance privacy rules, bar sale of personal information, and expand consumer rights to know, correct, and delete data. Supporters said it would implement Proposition 24’s privacy mandate, while a large coalition of insurers, agents, brokers, and related businesses opposed unless amended, mainly seeking a small-business exemption and narrower treatment of publicly available information; members and the author said negotiations were ongoing and the bill had already been substantially revised.