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• is what that school is doing.
• Mountain West schools are at the cap. Mountain West schools are at the cap.
• cap. other schools are not saying it. cap. other schools are not saying it.
• to play at their schools? to play at their schools?
• the program. the program.

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Summary: The joint House-Senate higher education briefing focused on how the University of Hawaii athletics department plans to remain competitive in the NIL era, especially as the House settlement and related changes allow new forms of athlete compensation. Chair and Senator Kim opened by framing the issue as balancing competitiveness, sustainability, compliance, and UH’s educational mission. Coaches Laura Beeman and Timmy Chang described how NIL and the transfer portal are already affecting recruiting and retention, with Beeman saying women’s basketball has lost six to 10 recruits because UH cannot yet match offers, and Chang citing examples of players being courted with large sums and the need to retain proven local and out-of-state athletes. Both emphasized that student-athletes should still prioritize education, culture, and team values, while also receiving support that helps them stay at UH. Athletic Director Matt Elliott then outlined UH’s broader strategy. He said the department’s vision is to create an outstanding student-athlete experience, recruit and retain elite athletes, compete at the highest level of the Mountain West, and strengthen the bond with the community. He described NIL as having moved from a largely unregulated period to a new phase in which institutions can directly control some NIL payments, while outside deals still must be reviewed for fair market value. Elliott said UH wants to use NIL to help athletes cover basic needs and build financial stability, while also keeping them academically on track. He noted the department is pursuing fundraising, including a “Boost the Bose” account, corporate sponsorships, and licensing deals, to support NIL opportunities. In response to questions from Senator Kim, Elliott clarified that UH’s approach involves both institution-controlled payments and outside NIL deals: internal payments can be structured at the department’s discretion within the cap, while external sponsor deals must go through NIL Go and meet market-value standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• Did you have lunch? Did you have a chance to go to the restroom? You're all set.
• So you can never clear that bar, nor should you, if you try to pass a law that segregates kids in schools
• Let me start by saying about 10 years ago, I was back in elementary school, and on the playground we
• I'm a 17-year-old high school student representing Gen.
• I bought in from elementary school all the way up through college that we're supposed to be this cohesive

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and took up a presentation from the Governor’s office on proposed congressional reapportionment. Executive Office of the Governor counsel Mo Jazeel argued that mid-cycle congressional redistricting is legally permissible, that race should not be used in drawing districts, and that the Florida Fair Districts provisions are inconsistent with federal equal protection principles and, in the executive branch’s view, are inseverable. Jason Parada then presented the proposed map, explaining that it was drawn using 2020 census block data, with county growth estimates used only as a guide, and that the plan was designed to be race-neutral while also considering compactness, county and municipal boundaries, and other traditional redistricting criteria. He said the map keeps 48 counties and 382 municipalities whole, has compactness scores comparable to the current map, and makes the largest changes in South Florida, with some districts remaining unchanged and others reconfigured around population shifts and geographic boundaries. Members questioned both presenters extensively about the legal basis for disregarding the Fair Districts Amendment, the use of partisan data, the absence of racial analysis, and whether the map truly reflects population growth. Jazeel said the executive branch’s position is that race-based provisions in the state constitution cannot be used if they conflict with the U.S. Constitution, and that the forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Calais could further clarify the law. Parada said he did not use race in drawing the map, did use partisan information as one of several traditional criteria, and relied on 2020 census data for population equality. Senators also pressed him on who reviewed the map, why the public and legislators had limited time to review it, and whether the plan was intended to favor Republicans; Parada denied partisan intent and said he was the only person who moved lines on the map, though he consulted with other Executive Office of the Governor staff and counsel. Several senators raised concerns that the map did not clearly reflect Florida’s recent population growth, that some districts remained highly irregular, and that the plan appeared to be based on a legal theory contingent on future court rulings. The presenters responded that congressional districts must be equal to the person, that growth estimates can only guide orientation rather than replace census data, and that the map was designed to preserve as much of the existing structure as possible while making the largest adjustments in South Florida. No vote or final action on the map was taken during the excerpted portion of the meeting, and the committee continued with questions and discussion.

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• shared with us in committee, Brady Anie was alive and well at breakfast on June 3rd, 2022, and dead by lunch
• He was a senior in high school with a bright future and plans ahead for college.
• I, for one, in law school always had an easy time remembering the holdings in cases but had a hard time

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, I pay school tax. My kids aren't in school, right? It's good for society.
• Um, I pay school tax. My kids aren't in school, right? It's good for society.
• A middle school or high school student doesn't get to ride his bike to school.
• program which is an optional program program which is an optional program that<02:25:24.319>
• program, the uh car inspection program. program, the uh car inspection program.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But with the program relying on these fees, the fees are the resource from which these programs are able
• But with the program relying on these fees, the fees are the resource in which these programs are able
• It's a program fee, and it's for the administration of the program. Is the PTI people? Yes, ma'am.
• Right, so to administer the program, correct?
• And that's the true alternative to this program.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• increase both Municipal and school increase both Municipal and school spending<00:14:28.079>
• <00:31:27.600> District town or School District town or School District that<00:31:28.880>
• School District.
• So, local education by school district, state education by school district.
• , school nurses.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But it's a quasi-government authority program. Vermont has a similar program.
• environmental programs ever.
• It’s a market-based program.
• environmental programs ever.
• It’s a market-based program.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• in the New Hampshire Medicaid program. in the New Hampshire Medicaid program.
• , you've seen one Medicaid program.
• , you've seen one Medicaid program.
• one Medicaid program, you've seen one<00:25:09.279> Medicaid<00:25:09.760> program.
• It's kind of one Medicaid program.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Beginning with the school year 2025-2026, funding under the Foundation School Program (FSP) is adjusted
• We sit on having neighboring schools that have other programs.
• Now we're able to unlock this program at several schools.
• Our launch of this program for the ACE programming actually came through the School Action Fund grant
• , a substitute, or a summer school program.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Mary's, which is the school of many many Mary's, which is the school of many many NHL<00:55:12.079>
• They fired all the people who oversee the nuclear programs.
• We don't oversee the nuclear programs.
• President, I offer the A51 program. Mr.
• <04:07:16.080> and and programs and and programs and um<04:07:18.640> activities<04

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Two generations now of the Bears have attended UCI Medical School, and UCI Medical School has become
• You've made your school team success.
• Medical School and UCI Medical<00:07:19.360> School<00:07:20.080> has<00:07:20.400>
• for bombing a school full of elementary<00:24:50.240> school<00:24:50.559> children,<00
• study every week at 7 p.m., and a midweek lunch with Jesus fellowship discussion over lunch.

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• High schools with CTE programs to try to get technicians and grow them early on and keep them.
• high school program will be required to provide a one-half credit elective course.
• Does this apply to private schools that accept state dollars through the voucher program?
• There's the ACGME, the ECFMG; these bodies accredit foreign medical schools and foreign training programs
• Our health science programs at the high school level are among the most popular in all areas.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• , from John Stark Regional High School, from John Stark Regional High School, guests<00:12:39.279
• harassment in their schools harassment in their schools out<00:42:29.839> of<00:42:30.000
• > the<00:42:57.040> school<00:42:57.280> board In Keen High School, the school board
• In Keen High School, the school board decided<00:42:58.720> to<00:42:58.880> spend<00:
• . schools. schools.

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• Did you have lunch? Did you have a chance to go to the restroom? You're all set.
• So you can never clear that bar, nor should you, if you try to pass a law that segregates kids in schools
• Let me start by saying that about 10 years ago, I was back in elementary school, and on the playground
• I'm a 17-year-old high school student representing Gen.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, and I'm also planning to have us have an hour and 15 minutes for lunch in general because sometimes
• to<00:10:47.680> stand<00:10:48.079> up<00:10:49.040> that<00:10:49.360> program
• <00:10:50.360> however<00:10:50.839> they to stand up that program however they to
• stand up that program however they may<00:10:51.160> not<00:10:51.320> be<00:10:51.440>
• however on some of these big programs however on some of these big programs you<00:11:26.720>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an introductory Division One budget briefing led by Legislative Budget Assistant staff Melissa Rollins and Jack Mullen. They explained staff roles and agency assignments within Division One, noting that Jack is taking over the General Government category while Melissa handles Categories 2 and 3, and that members can contact either staffer with questions. They also reviewed the upcoming budget calendar, including the governor’s budget presentation expected in mid-February, agency hearings beginning around February 17–20, a Division One deadline around March 26, and House Finance reporting deadlines in early April. A major portion of the discussion focused on how to read fiscal notes and the difference between expenditures and appropriations. Staff used sample language to explain that a bill may show an expenditure estimate without actually authorizing funding or new positions, and that a zero appropriation means the agency is not authorized to spend the estimated amount unless the bill is amended. Members asked questions about why a bill could show costs but still not authorize spending or hiring, and staff clarified that new positions require specific legislative authorization and classification detail. They also noted that many bills will have expenditure lines without appropriations, and that amendments may be needed if the committee wants to fund or authorize the program. The rest of the meeting walked members through the HB 1 and HB 2 tracking documents used by the division. Staff explained that HB 1 tracking sheets record additional agency requests not included in the governor’s budget, including requests that may be zero-net transfers, corrections, or new spending items, and that grayed-out items indicate actions already taken. They said HB 2 will be handled through a similar tracking process, with amendments routed through LBA staff and the Office of Legislative Services. Members were told that the division will review agency budgets, class lines, and proposed changes over roughly six weeks, with the goal of preparing a detailed change report for full House Finance.

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• to explain the benefits and how programs to explain the benefits and how this<00:48:36.240> would
• So this comes from someone who you studied in high school or college, and I think it's germane because
• curriculum for public school students. curriculum for public school students.
• Everybody's going to eat lunch upstairs. Does everybody want to do that?
• Are we going to eat lunch upstairs? That's not for me. I guess I could eat lunch here, pretty well.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If you go to a private school, you likely have access to all these programs, you likely have access to
• But if you went to a public high school, like I did, or maybe you did, these are the programs that go
• You could have never got me into a debate program in school. I wasn't talking to anybody.
• You could have never got me into a debate program in school. I wasn't talking to anybody.
• , And I thought about an after-school program that could be funded through a local government as an after-school

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• <00:21:35.280> This the data schools now manage. This the data schools now manage.
• Welfare programs, education records, and other programs. Privacy is there.
• University of Minnesota Law School. University of Minnesota Law School.
• Mitchell Hamlin School of Law in St. Mitchell Hamlin School of Law in St.
• , community events, traffic in schools, community events, traffic safety<01:47:40.800> programs,

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• into this program. into this program.
• good neighbor authority programs. good neighbor authority programs.
• population management program. population management program.
• program.
• It is a great program program.

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• It's an accelerated program, but established within the confines of the public school by that public
• Always an educator at heart, she created an educational program for county officials, school systems,
• And that program is still in existence today. founded the Governor Schools for the founded the Governor
• House Bill 652 provides a valuable service with respect to the school mapping data program.
• House Bill 652 provides a valuable service with respect to the school mapping data program.

Keywords: 958, all