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• Commit applies a broader pattern-driven methodology grounded in root cause analysis.
• Commit applies a broader pattern-driven methodology grounded in root cause analysis.
• You know, here as legislators, we're trying to help the system.
• When I look at this legislation, and knowing that there's already federal legislation that addresses
• Legislators are...

Bills: SB1051, SB1114, SB1115, SB1122, SB1132, SB1162, SB1169, SB1171, SB1172, SB1173, SB1174, SB1175, SB1179, SB1188, SB1233, SB1236, SB1242, SB1316, SB1368

Keywords: SB1051, Arizona hospitals, immigration status, patient intake, admission forms, registration forms, health care reporting, uncompensated care, emergency department, lawfully present, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen patients, hospital funding, Arizona Department of Health Services, ADHS, border security, health care institutions, patient privacy, medical access, immigration policy

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• That's why we're bringing this legislation forward. Follow up.
• Why are we legislating for it? Thank you for the question.
• The proof of identity is defined by legislative action. By legislative action. Thank you, Mr.
• And that's not the object of this legislation.
• Why are we legislated for it? Thank you for the question.

Bills: SB65, SB248, SB330, SB378, SB844, SB1330, SB1410, SB1475, SB1476, SB1565, SB1618, SB1623, SJR39, SJR47, SB2084, SB1655, SB1679, SB2174, SB1775, SB1873, SB1204, SB1884, SB1916, SB1937, SB1447, SB1500, SB2007, SB2074, SB1944, SB2018, SB1984, SB2026, SB2045, SB2049, SB2062, SB2112, SB2118, SB2127, SB2134, SB2135, SB2139, SB2154, SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the investment officers and investment analysis
• Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the investment officers and investment analysis
• Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the investment officers and investment analysis
• So, for the legislature to undermine collective bargaining by legislating the grievance rights, I believe
• So, for the legislature to undermine collective bargaining by legislating the grievance rights, I believe

Bills: SB2543, SB2014, SB2115, SB3095, SB3264, SB2114, SB2117, SB2246, SB2519, SB3055, SB3131, SB3144

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

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• Rules and Legislative Administration, pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33, designates the following bill
• But what we need to really look at is: what is our role as legislators?
• The decisions we make here as legislators have a big impact on what our energy future, our economic future
• And oftentimes, I'm sad to say, that might mean we, as legislators, step aside and allow the market.
• If you look from World War II to today and analyze every period of inflation—this analysis was done by

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• Of course, again, I look at the legislation. My hope is that we look at the legislation.
• And that's where we can't legislate only to the most vulnerable.
• And that's where we can't legislate only to the most vulnerable.
• Under this legislation, if there is no amendment, and a physician is...
• We have the ability as legislators to narrowly tailor legislation if it serves a compelling government

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.

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• Duggan: Give me a second, it will be here in the staff analysis. Rep.
• Duggan: This is a provision and piece of legislation that already came to the committee that we approved
• automatically follow federal changes but instead Florida has decided to annually update through this legislative

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• I'm Joe Anne Hart, the chief legislative officer with the Florida Dental Association.
• Your staff analysis will show that over 4,000 people But for children ages one to four, drowning is the
• This is what we talk about as legislators in making a difference for not only our communities, but the

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• But our Florida legislative session, again, is only 60 days.
• the amendment that we passed just earlier that will remove any kind of fiscal impact from this legislation
• It's still just like the staff analysis says: it's still indeterminate.

Summary: The Education Employment Committee held its first meeting and heard three bills. Chair Kennedy opened with remarks about the committee’s work and the goal of moving Florida from “excellent to eminent.” The committee first considered PCS for CS for HB 151 on private school participation in interscholastic sports and extracurricular activities. Representative Abbott explained that the bill would let private school students participate in sports at FHSAA member schools when their own school does not offer that sport, clarify treatment of single-sex versus co-ed teams, adjust FHSAA board appointment authority, require appeals panels to include a majority of member-school representatives, set timelines for eligibility appeals, and post appeals decisions online. An amendment by Representative McFarland added FHSAA board decisions to the transparency requirement. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably as amended by a 19-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 549 on the “Gulf of America.” Representative Porras said the bill would align Florida’s geographic materials and academic standards with the federal designation replacing the Gulf of Mexico, with a later amendment to phase in the change only for materials adopted or acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Members questioned the timing, costs, and impact on instructional materials; the ranking member and others argued the bill was unnecessary and could burden districts, while supporters said Florida should lead in adopting the federal terminology. Public testimony included support from Florida Citizens Alliance and opposition from a speaker who called the bill a waste of time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 16-2 vote. Finally, the committee considered CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions. Representative Kendall described the bill as addressing elementary students who live within the two-mile walk zone but must cross interstates, freeways, highways, or ramps, and said the measure would provide bus service in those hazardous situations. An amendment clarified the language by tying it to the statutory definition of a limited access facility. Members from both parties described local safety concerns and personal experiences, while one member noted the likely added cost to districts. Public testimony listed opponents, but the chair later clarified they had submitted cards with the wrong bill number. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably with committee substitute by a 20-0 vote, then adjourned.

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• So Matt Gress, Legislative District 4, includes Scottsdale, Arcadia...
• , so I don't want to violate the law and be thrown in legislative jail.
• I work on the legislative affairs team at the governor's office, so I'm the lobbyist here.
• the legislative appropriation include school counselors and social workers and then the legislative
• And should we have legislation explicitly directing those agencies to work with you?

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I'm the Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs with the Department of Water Resources.
• I'm Sonia Pettig with the Legislative Analyst's Office, and I know that my colleague, Ms.
• I'm the Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs with the Department of Water Resources.
• I thought that the LAO analysis was helpful to complement the administration's analysis.
• But it is something that complements the efforts, and if we don't get that done legislatively at some

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Kai Sun from Legislative District 4. Legislative District 4.
• Me and Representative Cruz would like to introduce Michael Mazako, who is part of Legislative District
• Date of this 18th day of March, 2026, Representative Selina Bliss, Legislative District 1.
• This is an important piece of legislation, because not only, This is an important piece of legislation
• Speaker, I rise to make comments and press release by the Arizona Latino Legislative Caucus.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• offenders so this proposed legislation offenders so this proposed legislation ramps<00:04:42.320
• Talk a little bit more about this legislation.
• <00:47:39.760> I little bit more about this legislation I little bit more about this legislation
• Ari Didon, Legislative Director for the DHS Office of Inspector General.
• counties as well as the legislative counties as well as the legislative director<01:25:47.360>

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

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

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• <00:12:48.160> direction sufficient without legislative direction sufficient without legislative
• support this common sense legislation. support this common sense legislation.
• and present this legisl move this legislation<04:08:34.080> forward.
• legislation forward. Thank you. legislation forward. Thank you.
• >> with legislation. >> with legislation. >> All<04:38:41.439> right.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• conduct day 40 of this legislative conduct day 40 of this legislative session.<00:05:52.320>
• And as we continue to move this piece of legislation and other pieces of legislation, I just ask us and
• And this legislation does apply to Roundup.
• And this legislation does apply to Roundup.
• And this legislation does apply to Roundup.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened, opened with an invocation and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The House clerk then announced that the House had passed several bills and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for a number of bills and resolutions, which were referred to the Rules Committee, and committee reports from the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and the Judiciary Committee recommending passage of several measures. New resolutions were also introduced, including one honoring Michael Mingi, Amanda Maize, and Senator Maize Bledsoe, and another designating March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Transitional Science Day. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 145, relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The chamber concurred in House Committee Substitute 1 and House Floor Amendment 1, then passed the bill as amended by a roll call vote of 35 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate next considered Senate Bill 59, relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. After adopting Senate Committee Substitute 1, members debated whether the bill’s enforcement provisions were needed to prevent public funds from being used to influence ballot questions; supporters cited prior school-related advocacy, while one opponent raised concerns about possible uneven treatment of schools receiving federal funds. The bill passed 28-9. Finally, the Senate took up Senate Bill 137, relating to a provisional license to practice medicine. Supporters described Kentucky’s physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued the bill would help recruit foreign medical graduates by allowing a path to licensure based on prior residency and work experience. A floor amendment was offered to preserve standards by emphasizing U.S. residency pathways and cautioning against lowering the standard of care, but the amendment was withdrawn after discussion. The bill remained under consideration at the end of the transcript.

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• In other words, if the AI system has analysis of human professionals. analysis of human professionals
• .<00:44:13.480> So legislation.
• So legislation.
• Rochefort for putting this legislation Rochefort for putting this legislation in<02:49:45.520>
• It's a financial analysis, a public benefit analysis, and decisions made then.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And based on the analysis of what we paid out last year for that $500 credit, the overall average, when
• We added a Legislative Management study to take a look at revising the content of the tax statement to
• We added a legislative management study to the taking a look at revising the content of the tax statement
• And the legislative intent language basically says that whatever...
• It's made this a good piece of legislation, and we really appreciate that.

Bills: SB2397

Keywords: oil and gas, tax exemption, development incentive wells, gross production tax, flaring, 908, all

Summary: The Senate Finance and Tax Committee met and first took up House Bill 1382, the gas tax bill. Members explained an amendment to ensure that the proposed three-cent gas tax distribution would include all counties and townships in oil-producing counties, rather than excluding non-oil-producing counties as in the original draft. The committee adopted the amendment unanimously, but then held the bill for the time being because of related work on the Department of Transportation budget in the House. The committee then turned to House Bill 1168, a large hoghouse amendment that combined the bill with the contents of House Bill 1176 and added technical corrections. The proposal would raise the primary residence property tax credit maximum from $1,250 to $1,650, keep the 75% cap with a $500 floor, and extend the credit to voter-approved levies while excluding special assessments. Other changes discussed included aligning the disabled veterans property tax credit with the $200,000 exemption level, adjusting budget and distribution dates so taxing districts are made whole sooner, exempting townships from a general-election vote requirement for levy increases, and modifying school funding formulas so schools are not shortchanged if mill levies are reduced under the cap. Testimony from the Association of Counties and the State Supervisor of Assessments was generally supportive of the technical cleanup and implementation changes, but they raised concerns about the June 1 distribution date, application timing, and the practicality of some programming and administrative changes. Committee members also discussed the policy and messaging implications of the 75%/floor structure and the difficulty of applying the credit to certain voter-approved levies. No final action was taken on House Bill 1168; the committee agreed to continue working on amendments and recessed until later in the day.

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• Senate File 3900 is the work of the Legislative Auditor and the Legislative Audit Commission.
• from um from the work of the Legislative from um from the work of the Legislative Audit<00:03:35.840
• And Quade and the Legislative Auditor.
• <00:42:07.480> forward for bringing this legislation forward for bringing this legislation
• The legislation also keeps us on track The legislation also keeps us on track for the second big SAF

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Additionally, legislation to enact the compact is currently pending in nine other states.
• so I've tried to read it as you guys were actually discussing it, but I can't pull it up on the legislative
• I just wanted to make sure folks understood that's why this legislation is needed.
• The bill requires the division to propose a legislative rule governing telematics and requires spending
• Counsel, I just want to make certain, because, you know, I supported the Second Chance legislation when

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Government Organization met with a quorum present, approved the minutes, and then considered a series of House bills, most of them related to licensing, local government administration, and agency operations. House Bill 5063 would let county commissions appoint a county commissioner as a voting member of a convention and visitors bureau board, including for multi-county CVBs; it was reported to the full Senate. House Bill 5087 would join the interstate cosmetology licensure compact, allowing licensed cosmetologists to obtain multi-state practice privileges in compact states, and it was also reported. The committee then took up a strike-and-insert amendment for House Bill 4793, which combined provisions affecting barbering/cosmetology apprenticeships and lowered certain age and education requirements; after adopting a Jefferson amendment clarifying the salon training language, the bill was reported as amended. Members next approved a strike-and-insert for House Bill 5638, which clarifies the State Chief Information Security Officer’s duties, changes cyber risk review procedures, and updates references to the Office of Technology head as the chief information officer; it was reported as amended. House Bill 4483, dealing with the Board of Funeral Examiners, was amended to change the effective date for licensee-in-charge requirements and make technical corrections, then reported as amended. House Bill 5653, requested by the Department of Revenue, would expand confidentiality protections to cover audit manuals, guidelines, procedures, algorithms, and related materials to prevent taxpayers from gaming audit selection, and it was reported. House Bill 4452 repeals acreage limits on church property ownership, and House Bill 4801 expands permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax funds to include demolition of unsafe structures and planning or improvement of public property; both were reported. The committee also advanced House Bill 5622, which creates an expedited process for municipalities to conform local election terms and procedures to the state requirement that municipal elections be held with statewide primaries or general elections, and recognizes the Secretary of State as keeper of municipal charter rolls. House Bill 4546 would allow business entities to file reports biennially instead of annually, with higher biennial fees and updated enforcement provisions; its strike-and-insert amendment was adopted and the bill was reported as amended. House Bill 5613 would define and regulate telematics for state fleet vehicles, require reporting on unsafe driving and corrective actions, and include cost-benefit information in annual reports; it was reported. House Bill 5323 would let the Division of Natural Resources adjust license and stamp fees for inflation by removing a prior CPI-based restriction, and House Bill 4819 would revise criminal-record standards for certain non-Chapter 30 occupational licenses, shifting to a direct-relationship standard while preserving existing exclusions for violent sexual offenses; both were reported. The committee then adjourned after closing remarks from the chair and vice chair.

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• Expand perhaps some of its membership and really dive in deeper this year before making some legislative
• lot of leaders in this space and look forward to your work over the coming year and seeing some legislation
• lot of leaders in this space and look forward to your work over the coming year and seeing some legislation
• But since I was working on a piece of legislation dealing with this, I figured I'd take the opportunity
• But if either... ...piece of legislation dealing with this. I figured I'd take the opportunity.

Keywords: House Committee Room B, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• . >> So would that ostensibly uh include an analysis of their depreciation?
• >> So would that ostensibly uh include an >> So would that ostensibly uh include an analysis
• analysis of their depreciation? analysis of their depreciation?

Keywords: November 20, 2025 00:12 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:58 Information Items 06:50 Finance and Administration Cabinet 09:10 KY Infrastructure Authority 21:20 Office of Financial Management 29:14 Meeting Recessed 44:58 Reconvened 45:07 Approval of Minutes 46:35 Next Meeting Date 47:05 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met without a quorum for much of the meeting, so several agenda items were initially heard only for information. Early updates included six informational reports, such as an Auditor of Public Accounts compliance examination with no findings, university equipment and allocation reports, school district bond issuances, Western Kentucky University’s planned public-private partnership housing redevelopment, and quarterly Kentucky Communications Network Authority reports. Members then questioned WKU officials about the P3 housing project, including the number of RFQ responses, property tax responsibility, ownership of the student life foundation, and the status of repairs to residence halls. WKU said the foundation has owned the property since 2000, one hall would be razed or demolished at the end of the academic year, and repairs to the other two were expected to be completed by fall 2027. The committee also heard a Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources acquisition project for Mount River Farms in Wayne County and a Department of Corrections roof replacement project at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, but no votes were taken until a quorum was later established. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and four grant reallocations, including loan increases for Adair County Water District and the City of Harlan, new loans for Litchfield, Louisa, Southeastern Water Association, and Flatwoods, and grant reallocations under the Cleaner Water Program. Members asked about Harlan’s 30-year term and special condition requiring a revenue increase; KIA explained the longer term is reserved for disadvantaged communities and that the condition was meant to reinforce standard debt coverage requirements, while depreciation is reviewed but not included in cash-flow calculations. After a recess, Senator Thomas arrived and a quorum was reached. The committee approved the prior minutes and then took a consolidated vote on the action items, which passed. The final items included a Kentucky Economic Development Authority revenue bond refunding for CommonSpirit Health, several Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit and single-family bond issuances, a Western Kentucky University bond issuance, and SFCC debt issues. Members discussed the housing transactions, noting they are developer-financed and not subject to a traditional bidding process, and expressed concern about whether the process could produce more units for the same amount of money. The meeting adjourned after all information items were approved and the next meeting date was announced.