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• He has demonstrated professionalism, a sharp intellect, a genuine commitment to public service, and,
• Karen Johnson-Gendron is sincerely appreciated for her dedication to public service.
• , where he's actively involved with the Bob Graham Center for Public Service.
• Provide conservation-based public outdoor recreational services with public access and related amenities
• SB 1760 requires specified public officials to reside in the state of Florida.

Summary: The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. After routine business, the Senate took up several special-order bills. The first major bill, transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses. An amendment added penalties for refusal to submit to breath or urine testing and required law enforcement to notify suspects of those penalties. The bill passed 37-0. The Senate then passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours and holiday access to care and setting network standards for Medicaid managed care plans, also by a 37-0 vote. The chamber next considered a major condominium and cooperative associations bill responding to post-Surfside safety and financial concerns. Senators described the measure as balancing building safety with financial relief, extending reserve-study deadlines, allowing temporary reserve relief after inspections, tightening oversight of managers and inspectors, and adjusting voting, resale, and reserve rules. After extensive debate and praise from members for the bill’s sponsors and staff, the bill passed 37-0. The longest discussion centered on a constitutional amendments/petition process bill aimed at curbing fraud in citizen initiative petitions. Sponsors argued that the 2024 petition process was plagued by fraud and identity theft and proposed tighter rules for circulators, faster submission deadlines, voter notification, penalties, and limits on petition handling. Senators offered and adopted multiple amendments, including changes to petition-circulator definitions, invalid-signature thresholds, and voter notification procedures. After a substitute amendment was withdrawn, the Senate continued debating the underlying amended bill, with members split between concerns about election integrity and worries that the bill would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizen initiatives to qualify.

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• Included including select Florida, the Florida Opportunity Fund, Florida Defense Support Commission,
• visit Florida is our state's public private, a partner that is a state regional local partnership between
• Thank you for your service at visit Florida.
• I have the honor of serving as the deputy secretary for the Division of Workforce Services at Florida
• Our network provided over 750,000 services to individuals across Florida.

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• Florida Center for Nursing at the University of South Florida.
• of Florida College of Medicine to develop and implement the programs and services provided for.
• Within the Department of Consumer Services, there are $43.4 million for the Florida service.
• Florida Association. **Chair Hooper:** That concludes public testimony. We are in debate.
• We had a family overseas because their parents were assigned in public service, and we wanted to make

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• THAT'S WHAT DROVE US TO PRIVATIZING FOOD SERVICE.
• WE HAVE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.
• THEY ARE RECOGNIZED UNDER THE TERMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION. THEY ARE OFFICERS.
• WE ARE PUBLIC SAFETY.
• AWESOME THANK YOU MEMBERS. >> COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW.

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• The best interest of the citizens of Florida. So thank you.
• I represent Northwest Florida, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and Okaloosa County.
• We discuss things in the public.
• So if you have any questions, comments, I will first go to the public for that.
• Any members of the public would like to speak?

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee met for its first meeting of the year, with roll call and member introductions followed by an orientation on the committee’s role in reviewing agency rulemaking. Staff explained that JAPAC/JAPSI oversees whether agency rules stay within statutory authority, reviews proposed and existing rules under Chapter 120, and can recommend objections when rules enlarge, modify, or contravene enabling statutes. The committee also adopted its biennial rules of procedure by motion and roll-call vote. The main substantive item was staff’s recommended objections to 32 existing Agency for Health Care Administration rules. Staff said the common issue was a sunset provision added to rules, which they argued is not authorized by Chapter 120 because rules may be amended or repealed only through formal rulemaking, not allowed to expire automatically. Staff noted the sunset language could create confusion and affect interrelated rules, and recommended formal objections. The chair reported that he and the vice chair had met with the agency, which agreed to work on compliance and amend the language. No public testimony was offered. After brief committee discussion, including questions about timing, the chair said the agency would return with a compliance proposal at the next scheduled meeting, likely in February. The committee deferred further action on the 32 recommended objections until that meeting, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Bennett exemplified service and leadership in Northeast Florida, and I know his passing will be mourned
• Bennett exemplified service and leadership in Northeast Florida, and I know his passing will be mourned
• It is also important to continue working on shifting trade from non-Florida ports to the Florida seaports
• All of our publications are public, and we welcome everyone to take a look at them as well.
• Most of the fuel for the state of Florida is coming through the port to the west and central Florida

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard SB 356 by Senator Wright, which would create an opt-in framework allowing counties and municipalities to designate certain roads for utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) under local conditions, including driver licensing, insurance, and speed-limit restrictions below 55 mph. Senator Wright said the bill would give law enforcement clearer authority and mirror the local-option approach used for golf carts. Supporters included a retired Volusia County sheriff and county commissioner, who argued UTVs are safer than golf carts and are already being used on roads, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Honda warned that UTVs are designed for off-road use, lack federal safety standards, and pose crash and tire-blowout risks on public roads. Several senators raised safety concerns, especially about speed and crash severity, but the committee ultimately voted to report SB 356 favorably. The committee then held a lengthy discussion on seaport infrastructure and funding, beginning with a moment of silence for JaxPort COO and former FDOT employee James Bennett. FDOT presented data showing Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports generate major cargo volume, jobs, and economic impact, and described state funding programs such as FSTED, SPI, and the construction aggregate grant program. Port representatives from Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port Tampa Bay, and the Port of Palm Beach described record cargo and cruise activity, major capital projects, and the need for continued state and federal support for dredging, bulkheads, cranes, rail, and terminal expansion. Senators asked about ROI, trade shifts, intermodal connections, fuel and LNG availability, leverage and reserves, and operational risks such as flooding, sea level rise, and channel depth; port officials emphasized resiliency, private partnerships, and long-term master planning. The committee also confirmed appointees to the Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority and the Tampa Port Authority in one vote, with no objection. Finally, FDOT presented the statewide mapping programs work group report required by SB 1662, explaining that coordinated statewide use of LiDAR and aerial imagery could reduce duplication, improve emergency management and planning, and support insurance and storm-damage assessment. FDOT recommended a formal statewide coordination program, shared procurement and cost-sharing agreements, dedicated staffing, and statutory updates to Chapter 334 to support interagency agreements and recurring funding.

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• Tim Meehan for the Florida Service Agreement Association, speaking for. Waves in support.
• Are internships defined in Florida?
• Barbara Devane, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans in Florida Now, waving against.
• The Florida courts have already ruled that workers in Florida cannot waive their right to a minimum wage
• Florida Constitutional Amendment, it does not require that FLSA is lockstep with Florida law.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Tourism

Summary: The committee first took up SB 702, as amended by a strike-all amendment on digital content provenance and authenticity. Senator Burgess said the bill would require generative AI providers to add provenance data to content wholly generated by AI, allow provenance tags on AI-modified images, require social media platforms to retain and display provenance data in an accessible format, and apply content credentials to online election advertisements. He also described a two-year pilot program for the Division of Emergency Management to test provenance data in emergency communications, and said the bill would be enforced only by the Attorney General with no private right of action. Supporters from Microsoft and Adobe waived in support, while TechNet and the James Madison Institute raised concerns about broad definitions, implementation burdens, and the possibility that the rules could be easily circumvented. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS for SB 702 favorably. The committee next considered CS for SB 282 on home and service warranty association financial requirements, which would allow extended warranty companies to use multiple insurance policies to back obligations and let companies with a $100 million net worth satisfy proof requirements through SEC filings or an audited financial statement. The Florida Service Agreement Association supported the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also passed CS for SB 678, which allows pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; the Florida Pawnbrokers Association and a business representative supported the change, the amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1132, the Portable Wireless Device Repair Act, which would require manufacturers to provide diagnostic tools, repair information, and parts to owners and independent repair providers, and would also extend right-to-repair concepts to agricultural equipment through an amendment. Supporters argued the bill would expand consumer choice and repair access, while opponents including TechNet, the Repair Done Right Coalition, the James Madison Institute, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance warned about privacy, cybersecurity, trade secret, safety, and compliance concerns. After debate, the committee reported CS for SB 1132 favorably. Finally, the committee took up SB 676, which would create a framework for employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the Florida minimum wage in certain internship, apprenticeship, and work-study settings, with a parent or guardian sign-off for minors. The sponsor said the bill was intended to expand job training and first-job opportunities for young people and others seeking experience, but multiple speakers and senators argued it conflicted with the Florida Constitution and existing case law, could be exploited by employers, and would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage. The committee continued extensive debate on the bill, with strong opposition testimony and questions about constitutionality, definitions, and enforcement.

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• TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA SENATE AND THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WE, BEN ALBRITTON
• , PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, AND DANIEL PEREZ, SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
• Their home is here, in Florida.
• But public safety is only one part.
• And this Florida Legislature answered.

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• aimed at congestion relief on Florida roadways.
• It is a new corridor in the North Florida, the judge. In North Florida.
• We actually have 128 public-use airports in the state of Florida.
• went to Florida airports.
• went to Florida airports.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee heard an overview from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue on the state’s transportation work program, with emphasis on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, major roadway projects, workforce needs, seaports, airports, spaceport infrastructure, and the role of MPOs/TPOs in planning. He said the $4 billion general revenue investment in Moving Florida Forward has been leveraged into a roughly $7 billion-plus program, with 20 projects underway and about 70% of the initiative expected to be under construction by year’s end. He highlighted I-4 as the centerpiece, describing a new procurement approach, phased delivery, and added lanes intended to provide congestion relief during construction. He also discussed a projected 38% growth in transportation workforce needs and proposed a Florida Transportation Academy and a research institute to support training and innovation. Tiffany King of the Florida Airports Council said Florida’s 128 public-use airports have about $5.7 billion in unfunded projects through 2029, and stressed that airport priorities include not only terminals and passenger capacity but also safety, security, gates, and environmental work. Michael Rubin of the Florida Ports Council said Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports now have a $195.9 billion economic impact, support about 1.2 million jobs, and generate $7.4 billion in state and local taxes; he noted that ports still have about $4 billion in project needs, including dredging and intermodal connections. Jeff Sheffield of the North Florida TPO described the value of regional, community-based planning and said his four-county TPO has helped align local priorities with FDOT funding. Members asked about whether the state is planning for advanced air mobility and “flying cars,” whether Moving Florida Forward bypassed MPOs, how long major projects take, cost escalation, regionalization of MPOs, port governance, airport governance, and the contractor qualification system. FDOT and the witnesses said the state is working on policy and planning for advanced air mobility, that Moving Florida Forward did not bypass MPOs because the projects were already locally prioritized, and that the main delay is funding rather than the planning process. They said long-range plans are updated regularly and can be amended when priorities change, and that regional MPO structures can improve coordination. The committee took no formal vote; the meeting concluded after questions and comments, including discussion of workforce training opportunities for incarcerated individuals and a motion to adjourn by the ranking member.

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• </c> dedicated public service of Joe Diamond. dedicated public service of Joe Diamond.
• Forest Service, and the general public.
• Forest Service, and the general public.
• Forest Service, and the general public.
• Forest Service, and the general public.

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• care services.
• We certify 28 to cover sexual violence survivors anywhere in Florida to receive immediate services.
• We certified 28 to cover sexual violence survivors anywhere in Florida to receive immediate services.
• That is no Survivors anywhere in Florida to receive immediate services.
• done by the Florida Sheriff's Association, but that's not for public view.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

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• LaHood: He dedicated his life to public service.
• LAHOOD: HE DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO PUBLIC SERVICE.
• Edie, your service and commitment to our public schools is deserving of this recognition.
• Wright was deeply committed to public service, serving so years on the city council before being elected
• WRIGHT WAS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO PUBLIC SERVICE, SERVING SO YEARS ON THE CITY COUNCIL BEFORE BEING ELECTED

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• I am the CEO of the Florida Wildlife Federation.
• I moved up from the southwest Florida area.
• Florida is now starting to see those.
• supply, it can be used for public supply.
• It was my first attempt at running for commission.

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard and advanced several bills. SB 958, by Senator Bradley, would require local straw and stirrer ordinances to allow renewable, certified compostable, and marine-biodegradable products, with supporters arguing it creates standards and avoids patchwork local rules; it was reported favorably. SB 1066, by Senator Brodeur, proposed a phased restoration of the Ocklawaha/Rodman Dam area, including partial dam restoration, recreation and economic development planning, and a local advisory council; testimony was strongly divided between restoration supporters and local officials concerned about water supply, reservoir value, and community impacts. The committee adopted an amendment adding a Naval Air Station Jacksonville representative to the advisory council, then reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee also approved CS/SB 698 by Senator Martin, which would let builders proceed with home construction after applying for septic permits rather than waiting for the permit to be issued first. Testimony from builders and industry representatives focused on permitting delays, contract pricing, and the need for a glide path if DEP rules change; some senators raised concerns about the 120-day transition period, but the bill passed favorably with a technical amendment. CS/SB 1230, by Senator Harrell, would phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam for non-emergency use, require inventory and disposal reporting, create DEP rules and a registry of alternatives, and establish grant/cost-savings support for local agencies; it was reported favorably after an amendment clarifying DEP references and penalty language. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1288, also by Senator Harrell, to designate a water body feature in the Jupiter Narrows area as the Andrew Red Harris Shoal in honor of a local environmental advocate who died rescuing a friend. The bill was amended to clarify the shoal identification and then reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested the record reflect additional affirmative votes on certain bills, and the committee adjourned.

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• I am the CEO of the Florida Wildlife Federation.
• I moved up from the southwest Florida area.
• Florida is now starting to see those.
• supply, it can be used for public supply.
• It was my first attempt at running for commission.

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

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• The program is administered by the Alabama Commission of Higher Education.
• programs participating in public technical colleges and universities.
• It is administered by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
• If we do that, um... this is part of the public safety package, is that correct?
• Yes, this is part of the governor and speaker's Public Safety package. ...Safety package.

Bills: HB188 , HB52

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical treatment, access, affordability, income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, 1136, house, all

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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.
• I'm Assistant Vice President of the Florida Bankers Association.
• I think I saw in Florida that in 2023, almost 50,000 animals were euthanized, which put Florida fourth
• I saw in Florida that in 2023, almost 50,000 animals were euthanized, which put Florida fourth in the

Committee: Senate Commerce and Tourism

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• Currently, for vacancies in the Florida House of Representatives, Florida Senate, or U.S.
• So we've actually endured programs that now other children's services across the state of Florida are
• There is a request for public testimony, so we'll take public testimony.
• Many U.S. citizens living in Florida do not possess a Florida driver's license or ID card.
• Church in Spa, Florida, Marion County. Just wanted to say thank you all for your service.

Bills: S0460 , S0748 , S1180 , S1334

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Keywords: special elections, vacancy, Governor authority, election timeframe, judicial determination, voting rights, felony, sentencing, civil rights, criminal justice, rehabilitation, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum and took up several election-related bills. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington, which creates a recall framework for elected community development district board members and also addresses synthetic turf regulation and CDD eligibility, was presented briefly and then approved unanimously. SB 460 by Senator Polsky, requiring the governor to call special elections within set deadlines after vacancies and allowing judicial relief if deadlines are not met, also passed unanimously after members discussed flexibility for emergencies and the cost of delayed elections. The committee then heard SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis, which would add constitutional voting-rights restoration language to the sentencing score sheet given to felony defendants. Supporters said it would improve clarity and notice without changing eligibility, and the bill was favorably reported unanimously. The committee also confirmed several appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Robert P. Estalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and additional gubernatorial appointees listed on the agenda, all by favorable votes. The longest discussion centered on Senator Grall’s strike-all amendment for SB 1334, an elections bill dealing with citizenship verification, Real ID and SAVE database use, paper-ballot voting, candidate qualification rules, and related election administration changes. Supporters argued it would streamline verification and ensure only citizens vote, while opponents warned it would create burdens, disenfranchise eligible voters, and impose costs and administrative confusion. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the committee adopted an amendment to allow supervisors of elections to observe holidays when not otherwise required to be open, then approved the strike-all as amended by a 6-2 vote, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no. The meeting then adjourned after members recorded their votes on earlier items.

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• Thank you for your time today and your public service to our state.
• </c><00:20:29.520><c> service</c> your time today and your public service your time today and your public
• far more costly mandates that require public levies to keep up with the special education services that
• far more costly mandates that require public levies to keep up with the special education services that
• How do the public school students look in Florida as of 2024?

Bills: HF3493 , HF4114

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, special education, funding, education finance, appropriations, budget, cross subsidy, 1183, house

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• Currently, for vacancies in the Florida House of Representatives, Florida Senate, or U.S.
• So we've actually endured programs that now other children's services across the state of Florida are
• There is a request for public testimony, so we'll take public testimony.
• Many U.S. citizens living in Florida do not possess a Florida driver's license or ID card.
• Church in Spa, Florida, Marion County. Just wanted to say thank you all for your service.

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

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• Today, Martha still works in the same Dodge City office where she began her public service career 25
• He began his career at Lazy Boy in Newton before entering public service as a deputy with the Jasper
• Kenan's dedication to public service extended well beyond his official duties.
• Newton before entering public service as Newton before entering public service as a<01:10:50.239><c>
• public service extended well beyond his<01:11:32.080><c> official</c><01:11:32.560><c> duties.

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