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• Is that cost share?
• And I'd like to turn the mic to her for just a moment to share some of her experiences while she's been
• Just take the mic that you have, but then come here because we have a small gift we'd like to share with
• And I'd like to turn the mic to her for just a moment to share some of her experiences while she's been
• And I'd like to turn the mic to her for just a moment to share some of her experiences while she's been

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Monday, February 16, 2026, and then heard a presentation from the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The dean highlighted the college’s land-grant mission, student placement rates, research and extension work, and major facilities projects including the new Meat Science and Innovation Center, the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE), and the deep soil ecotron. Members asked about genetics research at CAFE, herd acquisition timing, the status of a proposed Jerome-related center, and how endowed positions are handled. The dean also explained how the college is responding to budget cuts by delaying hires and reducing some temporary support. The committee then heard from Dr. Kendra Kaiser of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, who described the institute’s statewide water research priorities and its use of advisory committees, public submissions, and data tools to guide projects. She discussed work on snowpack visualization, flood mapping, managed aquifer recharge water quality, harmful algal blooms, monitoring gaps, canal seepage, Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer modeling, and other water supply and quality issues. Members asked for the project selection materials, clarification on snow-water content and water budget modeling, and more detail on the value of independent review and data access. Dr. Kaiser said the institute is building interactive public data tools and expects initial water quality trend results later in the year. The committee then considered House Bill 630, which would move the airborne shooting of coyotes, wolves, and other predatory animals from rule into statute. Representative Schurz said the bill codifies an existing program to help producers address predation. The committee voted to send HB 630 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. It also heard House Bill 631, which would move agricultural certificates of free sale into statute, and voted to send that bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation as well. At the end of the meeting, the committee recognized its page, Kaylyn, for her service. She spoke briefly about learning how to advocate for agriculture and the importance of family farm operations. The committee presented her with a Capitol-flown flag, a governor-signed certificate, and a necklace before adjourning.

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• I'd like to share my firsthand experience of why I feel strongly that this is a mistake.
• the— The Guardian program, being as successful as it is, there is not a single example that you can share
• However, that being said, the concept of sharing information for the wrong reasons or sharing information
• It is shared with the superintendent, and he reports to her. to her.
• Education issued findings that Volusia County schools failed to properly account for proportional share

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• As Madam Chair shared, I'm here to talk a little bit about how we As Madam Chair shared, I'm here to
• Parents must work, as I shared, to participate in our SR program, and the family gross income must be
• Grant, you are recognized to come up and share with us what's happening at the coalition level.
• The coalitions do regularly get together, share best practices, share with one another things that they're
• And so in terms of sharing those best practices, we're constantly reviewing and approving those plans

Summary: The Pre-K through 12 Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and first heard House Bill 731, which would address coach and extracurricular sponsor compensation and change how student-athlete transfer eligibility is determined. The bill would allow local school boards to adopt policies letting booster clubs or similar associations support coaches and activity sponsors, and it would let superintendents treat certain coaches and athletic leaders as administrative personnel for compensation purposes. It would also shift eligibility decisions for transferred student-athletes to the governing athletic association and require clearer bylaws and timelines for those determinations. Members raised questions about booster club oversight, pay equity, the new athletic administrator language, and safeguards against abuse or unequal treatment, while supporters argued the bill would help retain coaches and better support student athletics. The bill was debated and then reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then received presentations from the Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning and the Florida Association of Early Learning Coalitions on school readiness fraud prevention and mitigation. Speakers explained that Florida’s school readiness program pays providers based on verified attendance rather than enrollment, requires daily parent sign-in/sign-out records, and uses multiple layers of oversight including coalition anti-fraud plans, annual audits, programmatic monitoring, DCF inspections, and referrals to state fraud investigators when needed. They emphasized that Florida delayed implementation of a federal rule that would have required prospective enrollment-based payments, and said the state’s current system makes fraud difficult. Members asked about military and grandparent guardianship situations, audit findings, and the number of fraud referrals; presenters said fraud cases are relatively limited and that the existing controls and public enforcement act as deterrents. The meeting ended after members thanked the presenters and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• But today, I'm here to share the collective voice of the YMCA in strong support of expanding the swim
• I don't have to labor on the statistics because I know everybody shared that.
• I don't have to kind of labor on the statistics, because I know everybody shared that.
• , advocating with Senator Lori Berman for the school bill, which requires all schools to share water
• And thank you, Senators, for sharing your concerns. I appreciate that.

Bills: S0428, S0606, S0192, S0162, S0340

Keywords: drowning prevention, water safety, swimming lessons, swim vouchers, child drowning, infant safety, toddler safety, pool safety, bath safety, safe bathing practices, postpartum education, newborn care, childbirth education, birth centers, home birth providers, Department of Health, public health, water competency, swim instruction, infant supervision

Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and took up several health-related bills, with a strong focus on drowning prevention and patient safety. SB 428 by Senator Yarborough would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. Supporters, including a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA leadership, cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and argued that swim lessons reduce risk and should be available to more children. Senator Harrell noted the need to consider increasing the program’s funding as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 606 by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer home birth providers. A parent who lost a child to drowning testified in support, and senators emphasized the preventability of such deaths. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 340 by Senator Harrell would require nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure; after a strike-all amendment shifted the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves, the bill received support from advocates and was reported favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also considered SB 162 by Senator Davis, which would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively inexpensive and already common in many facilities, while opponents and some senators questioned the medical evidence, enforcement, and possible impacts on rural and smaller facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably, with some members voting no. SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, would remove the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; the Florida Chiropractic Society supported the change as pro-small-business, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also received an OPAGA presentation comparing Florida’s health care practitioner regulation system with other states, focusing on board autonomy, rulemaking oversight, board composition, appointments, term limits, and funding mechanisms.

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• I cannot see the presentation, so I am wondering if there's a way I can share my screen.
• I indicated that if I join the Zoom Webinar piece, I could share it so I can develop this covered.
• Oh, the sharing is not turned on. You're in as he's working on that. I have presented.
• Thank you for sharing that too.
• I just want to share a few words about myself and my experience.

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• He didn't want to share. I asked him which company he used; he didn't want to share, which is fine.
• And just a few of them that I wanted to share was one veteran.
• And just a few of them that I wanted to share was one veteran.
• I recognize and share the concerns about predatory practices.
• And that is our job: to share the information that we know of.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, which included AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, a bill aimed at protecting veterans from unaccredited claims representatives and other for-profit entities that charge fees to assist with VA disability claims. The author and supporters, including county veterans service officers and veterans organizations, argued the measure would curb predatory practices, restore accountability, and steer veterans toward free, accredited assistance through CVSOs and other authorized representatives. Testimony in support emphasized that veterans are often targeted online and may pay large fees for services that are available for free, while supporters said unaccredited firms lack transparency and can exploit vulnerable veterans. Opposition witnesses, including representatives of claims-assistance companies and individual veterans, argued the bill would eliminate choice and that some contingency-based firms provide useful services, better outcomes, and faster claims processing. Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully bar legitimate assistance or whether it was needed to stop illegal business practices, with several members noting the issue is also being litigated in federal court and that an accreditation process already exists through the VA. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 694 and refer it to the Committee on Judiciary. The final vote was 6 ayes, with some members not voting. The committee then completed the consent calendar vote, which passed with eight votes, and adjourned.

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• As I was sharing with Representative Meza a few minutes ago, I'm certainly not the crypto expert.
• As I shared with Representative Meza, she and I may not understand that part, but we get the rest of
• Do they have shares in a corporation? Not in the sense that they don't have equity.
• Distributions of value would be similar to stock options, and that would represent a share of value.
• Can you share with us?

Bills: HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122

Keywords: construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance

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• I now call on members to share stories and remembrances of former Representative Mary Murphy.
• And we shared a love for caring for seniors.
• I remember her sharing a picture once of her fields.
• And real quickly, just sharing some stats about the library construction grants program.
• Members, I would like to quickly share some stories about my friend Mary Murphy.

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• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.
• In the Senate, we had kind of a unique setup where we had a power-sharing for a little bit.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So go ahead and go back to Tab 3, which is an update by the Department of Transportation on the shared
• you, Mister chairman and members of the committee for this opportunity to give you an update on the share
• We had a snowstorm the share. So we look at different ways that we can improve for the next one.
• But could you elaborate or would you like to share your thoughts on that for us?
• I was I share my perspective. I want to kind of tell it through the sort of a recent story.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Remember, I don't have to share with you.
• I'm just sharing that with you.
• I'm just sharing that with you.
• And I'll defer to our witness, who has a shared lived experience to share with all of you.
• It's a passion that I share.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety bills and took testimony on each, with members often noting amendments and continuing negotiations. SB 1009 by Senator Becker would require juvenile courts to find that less restrictive alternatives are unsuitable before ordering detention, and would require periodic review of continued detention and consideration of alternatives at disposition. Supporters argued it would reduce unnecessary youth detention and improve transparency; probation, judges, and police groups opposed it as an undue limit on judicial discretion and potentially unsafe in serious cases. The chair said he would recommend an aye with amendments, but the bill was held pending quorum and later remained on call. SB 1130 by Senator Gomez Reyes would update privacy law for wearable recording devices such as smart glasses, requiring consent before recording in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy and banning devices or accessories designed to defeat recording indicators. Supporters said the bill addresses secret recording and invasive surveillance; opponents from tech and hospitality groups sought clarification to avoid unintended liability for businesses and exempt workplace communication devices. Members discussed those exemptions, and the chair recommended an aye, but the measure also remained on call. Senator Blake Spear presented SB 99, which would let courts consider military protective orders in domestic violence proceedings and require better communication between civilian law enforcement and military authorities. Supporters from the Department of Defense, local officials, and military representatives said it would close protection gaps for military families; the ACLU opposed it on due process grounds because MPOs are issued without judicial process. The chair and author emphasized that the bill only allows consideration of MPOs and does not require civilian enforcement of them. The bill passed out on a vote, though it remained on call for additional members. The committee also heard SB 937 by Senator Gonzalez, restricting flashbang use for crowd control and banning flashbangs and explosive breaching charges in immigration enforcement, and SB 1022, creating a statewide anti-trafficking task force. SB 937 drew support from civil rights and community groups and opposition from police and sheriffs over the use-of-force standard and limits on tactics; it passed out on a vote but remained on call. SB 1022 was supported by survivor and faith groups and opposed by public defenders and sex worker advocates who raised concerns about racial disparities and enforcement harms; it also passed out on a vote. Later, SB 1395, extending criminal protective orders for certain felony sex offenses against minors up to 20 years, and SB 1230, increasing penalties for repeat illegal dumping, were both heard with mixed testimony and were held on call after committee votes. The committee also adopted a consent calendar and several bills were moved forward with amendments.

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• Over the last 10, 11 years, the overall gasoline production has gone down in terms of share.
• I just want to note this is volume-weighted market share.
• So it's a pleasure to share some of that data with you.
• And in a long transition, and I think we have precise numbers, we’re happy to share with you.
• And they could do it because the market was so few refiners controlling so much market share.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications held an oversight hearing on managing the transportation fuels transition, fuel pricing, and supply reliability. Chair Allen opened by discussing prior legislation, including SB 1322 and special session measures, that expanded reporting to the California Energy Commission (CEC) and gave the state tools to study gasoline costs, refinery margins, inventories, and potential supply disruptions. He framed the hearing around refinery closures, rising imports, global conflict affecting crude markets, and the need to balance affordability, reliability, and the state’s long-term clean-fuels transition. CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda, CDTFA Chief Deputy Director Gentian Droboniku, and DPMO Director Ty Miller presented data showing California’s growing dependence on imported crude and refined products, declining in-state refining capacity, and stable-to-tight inventories that are being supported by higher imports. They said the new transparency laws have improved understanding of the market and pointed to the proposed Gateway Pipeline, marine imports, and distribution constraints as important supply issues. CDTFA and DPMO emphasized that retail margins, especially for branded gasoline, have widened significantly, with large price gaps between branded stations and hypermarts/unbranded stations, and that some of the recent price increases were tied to the Iran conflict while earlier spikes were more consistent with localized market behavior and possible price gouging. DPMO also said it is investigating high-priced branded stations, monitoring algorithmic pricing under AB 325, and continuing to analyze diesel spot-market transparency. The CEC and CARB also discussed the Transportation Fuels Transition Plan and the SB 237 assessment, describing them as efforts to plan for a managed decline in fossil fuel demand while protecting workers, communities, and consumers. They said California’s climate goals remain centered on an 85% greenhouse gas reduction by 2045, with continued use of liquid fuels expected but with lower-carbon alternatives, more efficient vehicles, and alternative fuels playing a larger role. Committee members focused heavily on workforce impacts, the need for concrete transition planning, and whether the agencies could provide a clearer picture of what California’s fuel system will look like under the state’s long-term goals. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Well, I'll share, and then I'll turn it to Andrew.
• Well, I'll share, and then I'll turn it to Andrew.
• And secondly, as I shared, these are no-regret solutions.
• Yeah, I'll just share that we agree.
• I don't have any additional information to share on that. Okay.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We see the pain up close, and we share the urgency to act.
• We see the pain up close, and we share the urgency to act.
• We see the pain up close and we share the urgency to act.
• Taxpayers are paying for it, so it should be a fair share.
• I just needed clarity, and I know you'll continue, and I shared with you.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Can you just share a little bit of what you've seen in your time?
• I'm pleased to be invited to come and share some thoughts and share some of the experiences that we've
• Chairman, and I have a lot of material I'd like to share.
• I hope, however, that the substance of what I share will be considered carefully.
• Jake for sharing your slides. Yes.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I just want to share with you the impact right now.
• I just want to share with you the impact right now, like today.
• And so thank you so much for coming and sharing.
• In our... ...share your thoughts and concerns and valid fears.
• There's an important case that I wanted to share. In Humanitarian Law Project v.

Bills: S0500, S0536, S0762, S1582, S1632, S1634, S1742, S1750, S1792

Keywords: security detail, protective detail, candidate protection, election security, statewide office, governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet officer, nominee, officer-elect, FDLE, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, primary election, general election, canvassing commission, political party, minor party, campaign safety, election protection, public safety

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• I would go back to you to perhaps sort of share a conclusion.
• We've shared some preliminary numbers with the HFC.
• and the governor shares.
• and the governor shares.
• This is a chance to ask questions, share feedback, share critique, or support.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Future hearings will include public testimony and all will have full opportunity to share. share their
• At the risk of offending the higher ed folks here, I may plagiarize some of that, but please do share
• We do share those comments with you. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman.
• I share with you a background on the University of Texas campus.
• Is there a sharing of some?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I know we have a lot of information to share and not a lot of time to do it.
• Thank you very much for your information, and thank you all for sharing your stories.
• There is a huge interest in our work based on sharing this with the wider New Mexico community.
• I'm pleased to share with you some of the impact that we have seen.
• One in New Mexico, and these meetings are about sharing what's going on in our community.

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• Thank you for the opportunity to share our progress with you today.
• that the privacy policy and data sharing practices were implemented with the companies.
• The reason for this update is this new date, or the date change, was concerns that I and others shared
• So this gives me the courage to share.
• Thank you for sharing. What I want to... Thank you very much. My name is Patricia Cluer.

Summary: The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five regulatory entities: the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Board of Psychology, the Physician Assistant Board, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the California Massage Therapy Council. Across the hearing, each entity described recent accomplishments, licensing and enforcement workload, workforce shortages, and efforts to modernize processes. Common themes included streamlining licensure, expanding access to care, addressing telehealth or emerging technology, and balancing consumer protection with workforce needs. For the Board of Behavioral Sciences, members discussed workforce shortages in mental health, supervision barriers, telehealth confidentiality, AI in therapy, interstate compacts, school-based services, and military spouse licensure. The board said it has expanded outreach, improved licensing processes, and created temporary practice authority tracking, while also expressing concern about counseling compacts and emphasizing California-specific law, ethics, and cultural competency. Public commenters supported the board’s work and the possible move to a national MFT exam, while also urging more resources. The Board of Psychology highlighted fee adjustments, streamlined licensure pathways, enforcement process improvements, new CPD requirements, and proposed changes including a psychotherapist-client privilege exception for investigations. Committee members and public witnesses focused heavily on that privilege proposal, with some members opposing it as too broad and privacy-invasive, while the board argued it is needed to obtain records in bias and sexual misconduct cases. The board also discussed workforce shortages, processing improvements, and the use of inactive status for psychological associates. The Physician Assistant Board reported growth in the PA workforce and education programs, SB 697 implementation, and financial pressure from rising enforcement costs. The main policy debate centered on physician-to-PA ratios and practice agreements, with board representatives and many public commenters arguing that current restrictions limit access to care, especially in rural areas, while the California Medical Association defended the need for explicit ratios and agreements. The board also discussed AI, fee increases, and tracking temporary practice authority. The Podiatric Medical Board described licensing and renewal reforms, residency expansion, enforcement support, and budget constraints, while public testimony raised concerns about a proposed fee increase and about reimbursement parity and practice recognition for podiatrists. Finally, the California Massage Therapy Council defended the certification model over licensure, citing lower costs, local government collaboration, anti-trafficking work, and its role in vetting applications and disciplining bad actors; no formal votes or final actions were taken during this portion of the hearing.