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• I don't think I learned. It's much harder to be a kid now.
• I don't think I learned a single thing all year.
• I just want to say I've learned a lot today and really appreciate each witness and learn from each witness
• Repeat violent offenders learn the loopholes and how to abuse them.
• Repeat violent offenders learn the loopholes and how to abuse them.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Officers and detectives learned that the female had been part of an ongoing scam for eight months prior
• So the scammers have learned to circumvent the rules or the laws that were enacted in 2024 so that they
• I'd like to share some of what I learned about this issue with you today.
• about this issue with you what I learned about this issue with you today.<00:18:08.640> Uh<00
• We can, you know, learn from them after all the good enforcement goes in place.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3642, as amended by the DE1, which would prohibit virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota. The author, Chair Kaggel, said the bill is intended to stop scammers from using crypto kiosks to defraud vulnerable people, especially older adults, because the transactions are often irreversible and hard to trace. Representative Perryman spoke in support, describing local fraud cases and saying the issue had come to her attention through St. Cloud residents and police. The bill was laid over for further work with the Department of Commerce and other interested members. Testimony from law enforcement and advocates strongly supported the ban. A St. Cloud police sergeant said the problem is statewide and described a case in which a 78-year-old woman lost $80,000 after being directed to a kiosk. A Woodbury detective said current safeguards, including warnings, limits, and refund provisions, have not stopped weekly victimization and that scammers coach victims to bypass protections. An AARP Minnesota volunteer said kiosks are a preferred vehicle for scammers because they move stolen funds quickly and are especially harmful to older adults, and he noted that the 2024 consumer protections have not been enough. The Department of Commerce also supported the bill, saying crypto kiosks are a growing fraud vector and citing 120 complaints over three years, nearly $1 million in reported losses, and 70 cases with $540,000 in losses already in 2025. The department said many victims do not report losses, so the true amount is likely higher. In contrast, Coinflip’s general counsel opposed a ban and argued that fraud should be addressed through stronger regulation, refunds, blockchain analytics, and customer-service requirements rather than prohibiting a legal product. He said scams would continue through other channels if kiosks were banned. In discussion, members asked about the number of kiosks, how long they have been operating in Minnesota, and the scale of losses; the department said there are about 350 licensed kiosks operated by 8 to 10 operators, though the total number may be higher.

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• And I wasn't aware of this, maybe you were, that in the Arabic language, if you haven't learned that
• that by the If if you haven't learned that by the time<00:49:26.640> you're<00:49:26.760>
• <01:02:57.520> from let's teach each other, let's learn from let's teach each other, let's
• But what generations have done is they've come here, they've learned the language, they've learned the
• <01:06:26.840> the<01:06:26.960> language they've learned the language they've learned

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, roll call, and approval of the February 5, 2026 journal. The House clerk then delivered messages that the House had passed House Bills 103, 188, 189, 258, 276, and 419 and requested concurrence. The chamber also received second-reading reports for Senate Bills 2, 4, 71, 136, and 183, which were sent to the Rules Committee, and later committee reports that posted SB 2, SB 4, and SB 71 for Monday, February 9, and SB 136 and SB 183 for Tuesday, February 10. The Committee on Committees also referred several bills to standing committees, including SB 155, 118, 153, 158, 160, 72, 98, and 145. The main floor action was passage of Senate Bill 132, relating to massage therapy. The sponsor said the bill was intended to help local governments investigate businesses posing as massage parlors and to strengthen enforcement against unlicensed practice, including raising the penalty for certain violations from a class B to a class A misdemeanor and treating each unlicensed session as a separate offense. Supporters said it would aid efforts to combat human trafficking and preserve local zoning and licensing authority. Several senators voiced concerns that the bill could be too broad and might unintentionally affect trafficking victims or impose harsh penalties for unlicensed massage without injury or fraud, but they still voted yes. SB 132 passed 32-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 18 and then passed the bill 32-0. SB 18 updates Kentucky’s podiatry laws, formally recognizes podiatric assistants and residents, gives the Board of Podiatry authority to license and regulate them, allows podiatrists to supervise physician assistants with board approval, limits supervision to four assistants, and requires new podiatrists starting in 2027 to complete at least two years of residency training. The sponsor said the measure modernizes oversight and improves access to foot and ankle care, especially for patients with diabetes. After the floor work, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and Committee on Committees, and later received the committee reports noted above.

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• that the feeling they'd for learning that the feeling they'd carried<00:28:28.000> all<00:28:
• This is a huge for the people to learn, the kids to learn.
• . learn from the Jewish Torah, the Quran.
• <02:02:51.599> And natives have learned to not trust.
• And natives have learned to not trust.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Do you learn how to do medical diagnostics during the CRNA program?
• So we, and they were, I mean, they really wanted to learn.
• If I see University of Arlington now, I've started asking because I learned a lot.
• You need to know, you need to learn how to think like they think.
• During this year, we are heavily supervised and pushed hard to learn.

Bills: HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794, HB46

Keywords: peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, disclosure, next of kin, public information, deceased persons, privacy rights, patient solicitation, marketing practices, healthcare regulation, task force, deceptive advertising, nurse aide, certification, Texas Board of Nursing, healthcare workforce, nursing standards

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• Next, we have the Executive Office of Early Learning with comments in person.
• Hi, Yoo Cross, Director of the Executive Office of Early Learning.
• Yuko Ado, director of the Executive Office on Early Learning.
• she says families have to Early Learning she says families have to speak<01:05:59.359> on<01:
• <01:06:16.200> professionals were both Early Learning professionals were both Early Learning

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with HB 1113, which would create an intensive mobile team pilot program in the Department of Health for chronically houseless individuals with serious brain disorders such as schizophrenia. The Department of Health Adult Mental Health Division strongly supported the bill, and written support was also submitted by several health and harm-reduction organizations. Members asked about the program’s size and coordination with existing services; the testifier said the team would use a low-caseload, 24/7 mobile model, coordinate with police, ERs, hospitals, housing, dual-diagnosis treatment, and other case-management resources, and continue serving participants even if they cycle through jail or hospital. The committee amended the bill to change the participant language from a maximum of 40 to “at least 40,” blanked out the appropriations section, deferred the effective date to July 1, 3000, and then adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass with amendments by unanimous vote in both committees. The next measure, HB 1140, would appropriate funds for DLNR to clean up homeless encampments on department lands. DLNR testified in support, saying it conducts about 22 to 24 cleanups per year and the bill would help it address homelessness statewide. Members asked whether the funds would be used to sweep people out of areas; DLNR said its practice is to give notice, allow time to leave, and then clean up what remains, with storage procedures for personal property. The department also said people still present are told to move to the county area across the road. DLNR confirmed the bill is not in the governor’s budget, though it is in the governor’s legislative package. The committee then heard HB 1486, which would make it disorderly conduct to remain or loiter within 20 feet of a bus stop without intent to use bus services. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal enforcement is not the right tool, could lead to arrests of people who are simply tired or unhoused, and could create a cycle of repeated low-level cases and constitutional issues around questioning and intent. HPD supported the bill, saying officers would generally try to get people to move first, but could also use field questioning, citations, or arrests depending on the circumstances; HPD said such incidents can be documented and later used in ACT or other mental-health interventions. A private resident testified in support, describing bus stops near her home as occupied overnight and burdening nearby residents and small businesses. Written support came from the City and County of Honolulu Mayor’s Office, and one individual opposed the bill. Members also asked about neighbor-island impacts, property handling, and whether the bill could help connect people to services; HPD said it had not consulted other counties and would follow up. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 877, which would prohibit encampments within 100 feet of the property line of a K-12 public or private school or school facility. DLNR stood on its written testimony, and the Department of the Attorney General raised concerns that the bill did not specify how violators would be removed, what would happen to property or the encampment, or whether the buffer zone applies only to public spaces. The AG suggested making violations petty misdemeanors and adding clearer definitions and due-process guidance. Members asked whether charter schools are included and whether private-property situations within the buffer zone should be clarified; the AG said public schools include charter schools and indicated the bill may need more specificity about private property and trespass situations.

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• >> Yes, there's a lot of especially experiential learning programs, hands-on learning programs that really
• experiential learning programs, hands-on learning<00:21:23.360> programs<00:21:24.080> that
• , help them learn to love learning again. >> And how many kids would be in a given project at a time?
• to<00:57:06.240> love with learning, help them learn to love with learning, help them learn
• learning again. learning again.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with approval of the October 15 minutes and a brief discussion of the committee’s report process, including the likelihood of a minority report and a deadline of November 1 for any separate report. Members then heard from Jod Adams of the New Hampshire Alliance for Public Charter Schools, who gave an overview of charter schools in the state: there are 37 charter schools, with 6,034 students last year, and schools are formed by certified teachers, parents, or nonprofit organizations. She said charter schools receive about $9,180 per pupil in adequacy aid and charter school grant funding, must fundraise for additional money, and are governed by their own boards under their charters and bylaws. Members asked about admissions, governance, transportation, and special education. Adams said charter schools are open enrollment, not geographically based, and may use lotteries when applications exceed available seats. She explained that districts and charter schools coordinate on special education and busing, with the sending district responsible for special education coordination and certain transportation obligations depending on where the student lives and attends. She also said charter schools are public schools, not selective, and that each school’s board operates independently of the local district school board, though some schools may have special arrangements. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on funding and statutory obligations. Adams and members discussed how special education aid follows the student, while charter schools do not receive some district-level aid such as catastrophic aid; free and reduced lunch funding and Title funds can go to charter schools. Members also raised concerns that some state laws and administrative rules do not clearly specify whether they apply to charter schools, creating confusion and, in some cases, causing districts to perform services such as dyslexia screening for charter students without additional funding. Adams agreed that clearer statutory language would help and noted that charter schools are subject to many state requirements, including testing and reporting, even though not every public-school rule applies to them.

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• They are just kind of spinning up their learning process, too.
• They're just kind of spinning up their learning process, too.
• I mean, we're just learning from each other as we do this.
• And you start developing it, you learn, you evolve.
• We also want to keep developing them, helping them learn in our style and helping them understand the

Summary: The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund. OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification. The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.

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• I offer that because it's also true, and it's one of the things that we've learned in the work we do
• not just about teaching the Holocaust or genocides as a footnote in history, but ensuring students learn
• not just about teaching the Holocaust or genocides as a footnote in history, but ensuring students learn
• We've learned a lot and heard a lot about how anti-Semitism is very shape-shifting over time, over 2,000
• But learning how to use it once you get out of the classroom and leave for the day is really important

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism met to review and discuss draft preliminary recommendations, with the co-chairs explaining that the draft had been released publicly and that the meeting was intended for open discussion and edits rather than a final vote. They emphasized the urgency of addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, especially in K-12 schools, while noting that the recommendations are preliminary, may be revised, and will be supplemented by further testimony and a final report later. Several members also referenced recent allegations and incidents in local schools as examples of why the commission’s work is needed. Commissioners broadly supported the draft but proposed numerous refinements. Common themes included clarifying the distinction between antisemitic incidents and hate crimes; strengthening reporting systems and privacy protections; adding clearer guidance from DESE and the Attorney General on First Amendment issues, curriculum, and investigations; expanding Holocaust and genocide education; and improving professional development for educators, school committees, and administrators. Several members urged better links to mental health and victim services, more support for the Genocide Education Trust, and stronger language on bystander training, digital literacy, and the role of school committees in addressing bias. There was also discussion of how to frame antisemitism as a distinct form of hate, how to address antisemitism related to Israel and Zionism without restricting legitimate political speech, and how to avoid unfunded mandates for school districts and municipalities. Some commissioners suggested adding timeframes, a centralized reporting or investigative mechanism, and more explicit model policies for schools. The meeting ended with the chairs thanking participants and the public for their input, and the commission then moved to adjourn.

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• It is a pleasure to meet you, and I'm excited to learn more about this package you've been working on
• "Um, but I think over the years what I have learned is this is a holistic approach, and we have to treat
• :38.080> to pleasure to meet you and I'm excited to pleasure to meet you and I'm excited to learn
• more about this package you've learn more about this package you've been<00:01:40.640> working
• think over the years what I have learned think over the years what I have learned is<00:02:40.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• He said, I know that many pursue a liberal arts degree, so they'll learn to be able to adjust to the
• They want to learn to learn. And I know plenty of people... ...changing world in which we live.
• They want to learn to learn.
• We pursue these degrees because we enjoy the academic discipline of learning.
• We can't even raise our English language test on I learn one point. We can't raise it one point.

Keywords: 964, all

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• We're focusing on working families and affordability, and ensures the quality of early learning, more
• 00:04:28.000> quality<00:04:28.240> of<00:04:28.400> early<00:04:28.720> learning
• , ensures the quality of early learning, ensures the quality of early learning, more<00:04:29.840
• There have been a number of reforms, but we've really reached a point where our learnings are such that
• <00:13:11.120> are reached a point where our learnings are reached a point where our learnings

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:26 - Discussion of 26RS HB 6 17:45 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 6 20:20 - Discussion of 26RS HJR 50 22:30 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HJR 50 23:19 - Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 6, as amended by a committee substitute, which was described as a broad child care reform package developed through a multi-stakeholder collaborative. The substitute added a two-year pilot program for off-base child care at Fort Campbell and Fort Knox, beginning July 1, 2026, and making the bill an emergency measure for that purpose. Sponsors said the bill focuses on long-term reforms to affordability, quality, and access, including modernization of the All Stars quality rating system, creation of micro centers, support for children with special needs, child care data and transparency measures, CCAP improvements, and changes to the employee child care assistance partnership (ECAP). Testimony explained that micro centers are intended to fill gaps such as rural, third-shift, drop-in, and partnership-based care, would initially be limited to 10 statewide with no more than two per county, and could serve 4 to 24 children under a more flexible regulatory framework. Members also discussed whether family child care homes like the “Miss Barbara” model fit the bill; sponsors said they are not micro centers, but the bill includes other provisions to support family child care homes. Questions also focused on ECAP, which was described as a tri-share model in which employers contribute, the state matches for eligible employees, and the employee pays the remainder; sponsors said the bill privatizes ECAP first before considering expansion to teachers or public employees. House Bill 6 passed favorably by a vote of 12-0-1, and the title amendment passed. The committee then took up House Joint Resolution 50, also sponsored by Representative Heavrin. The resolution asks the Kentucky Auditor’s office to study the administrative regulations, statutes, agency policies, and processes affecting the opening and operation of licensed and certified child care services, with particular attention to the All Stars program. The sponsor said the goal is to identify opportunities for change through a thorough third-party review, noting that the All Stars system has been in place for about 10 years and that many child care rules are tied to federal funding and cannot be changed quickly. The resolution passed unanimously by a vote of 13-0. The meeting concluded with notice of the next committee meeting and adjournment.

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• affordability and funding for the Florida college system, privacy, safety, and security, expanded learning
• affordability and funding for the Florida college system, privacy, safety, and security, expanded learning
• At Pace, you're learning resilience, leadership, sisterhood, and self-worth.
• At pace, you're learning resilience, leadership, sisterhood, and self-worth.
• We just learned recently based on that report that was We just learned recently based on that report

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• If not, then they'll learn our questions as we move forward. Okay, we'll do. Thank you, Chair.
• What lesson did you learn, Mr. Secretary, unless crash wrecked your car? That's not a... Mr.
• What lesson did you learn? That was the other question.
• I mean, the lesson I learned is I would like the slide to move to slide six immediately.
• Again, to try to be respectful of your time, lesson learned.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And this is really just meant to be an overview of what we've learned and some of the things that we
• /c><00:01:53.439> of<00:01:53.600> what<00:01:54.159> we've<00:01:54.479> learned
• <00:01:54.880> and be an overview of what we've learned and be an overview of what we've learned
• There's a lot of pieces that are involved in it, but basically what I think we've learned over the last
• the last over think what we've learned the last over the<00:21:06.880> last<00:21:07.039>

Keywords: Roll Call 00:00:08 Approval of minutes 00:00:08 Discussion of Final Report 00:00:58 Adjournment 00:23:57, 958, all

Summary: The Housing Task Force met to approve its September and October minutes and then consider its final report, which was described as an overview of the second year of the task force’s work and included 14 recommendations for future legislative action. Members thanked the co-chairs and staff for compiling the report and noted that it had been posted publicly. Several members emphasized that housing problems affect both urban and rural areas across Kentucky and that the report should help guide next steps in the General Assembly. Members offered a range of comments on the recommendations. One representative urged stronger language on the state’s role and cautioned against moratoriums on building-code reforms that could discourage sustainable practices or raise long-term utility costs, while also suggesting more down payment assistance. Others highlighted the need for local flexibility in housing policy, support for rehabilitation tax credits, and continued use or expansion of affordable housing credits and direct support for construction, infrastructure, revolving loan funds, and low-income housing tax credits. Another member suggested adding clearer “right to rebuild” language so homeowners could rebuild after a fire if the home meets current code. The co-chairs summarized the task force’s main takeaways as two broad issues: regulatory delays and the need for more financial incentives. Members also discussed zoning, permitting delays, and the importance of moving permits more quickly so development can proceed without unnecessary holdups. After a motion and second, the committee approved the report as amended by the added “right to rebuild” language, and agreed to submit it to LRC, the Senate President, and the Speaker for approval before adjournment.

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• Additionally, one of our researchers has conducted participatory research in several communities to learn
• One of our researchers has conducted participatory research in several communities to learn more about
• These workshops were designed so that individuals with no experience could learn how to prevent soil
• And so, yes, ma'am, I think coordinating with them and learning from them is essential.
• What they're proactively doing offers a lot we can learn from.

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• For many years, the trauma stunted my development, delayed my independence, caused learned helplessness
• Unfortunately we recently learned that.
• I'm Debbie Gooding, Executive Director of the Learning Choice Academies in San Diego, and I'm in support
• cutting out cardboard shapes with scissors, watching a YouTube video about frog dissection, and learning
• According to the Learning Policy Institute increasing funding by just $1,000 per student over three years

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• more connections between farmers and vets, between farmers and schools, between farmers and kids learning
• nutrition, learning where their food comes from, all of that is good.
• <00:14:56.880> nutrition, farmers and and kids learning nutrition, farmers and and kids learning
• nutrition, learning<00:14:57.760> where<00:14:57.920> their<00:14:58.079> food<
• 00:14:58.240> comes<00:14:58.399> from, learning where their food comes from, learning

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• diplomatic, I would... left that line out, but our students benefit from an outstanding teaching and learning
• They are there for those of you who wish to learn more. about UT Southwestern than you may already know
• In closing, with your support, UT Austin is a place where our future leaders learn, where breakthrough
• The learnings from models like D.P. seek are that you can do more with, at times, less computing power
• Despite having a lot- learned the past eight months have truly been the honor of a lifetime.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We have the opportunity to learn about some of the important work of the Department of Agriculture and
• She's been very helpful with me learning, understanding citrus.
• I learned a lot today. I just want to clarify some things for my own information.
• So I hope that we all learned what each other thinks is important.
• So I hope that we all learned what each other thinks is important.

Summary: The committee received an overview from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including staffing, licensing, forestry, law enforcement, and consumer services. He emphasized agriculture as a major economic driver and a national security issue, arguing that Florida should protect farmland, aquifer recharge areas, and the wildlife corridor through the Rural and Family Lands program. He said the program is cost-effective because the state buys development rights rather than land outright, keeps land on local tax rolls, and helps preserve farmland in perpetuity. He also highlighted the Fresh From Florida marketing program, increased social media reach, and the department’s efforts to reduce vacancies and improve pay and efficiency. Members asked about nutrient management, citrus disease, housing, disaster recovery, wildfire prevention, interdiction stations, and concealed carry permitting. Simpson said SB 1000 and updated best management practice manuals, informed by University of Florida research, are helping agriculture use less water and fertilizer, and he described citrus greening as having devastated the industry while noting research, replanting programs, and CUPS as possible paths to recovery. On housing, he argued that allowing H-2A farmworker housing on farms would ease pressure on the broader housing market, and on disasters he described a zero-interest loan program for farmers affected by hurricanes and other events. He also detailed wildfire preparedness improvements, including upgraded helicopters, dozers, drones, and prescribed burns. The commissioner said ag interdiction stations are catching stolen semis, drugs, human trafficking, and other illegal activity, and that the department wants more technology, including X-ray scanning, to inspect more trucks. He also discussed concealed carry administration, saying the department cleared a large backlog and that constitutional carry reduced but did not eliminate permit demand because permits still provide reciprocity and other benefits. Members generally praised the department’s work, expressed support for rural land protection, Fresh From Florida, water-quality improvements, and foreign-interference concerns, and the meeting ended with no formal votes or other committee action beyond adjournment.