Transcript Highlights:

• again, the underlying statute has been there for a while, but there have been a lot of different interpretations
• It concludes that authorizing optometrists to perform laser surgery creates a direct statutory conflict
• As a result, redefining surgical procedures within the Optometry Act would create a statutory inconsistency
• The statutory conflict has real consequences.
• malpractice limits and exclusions reply to the optometry coverage And how do they compare to the statutory

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• it, so child cares can interpret it.
• While specific areas of statutory While specific areas of statutory confusion<00:42:15.520> or
• Excuse me, our statutory language. Excuse me, our statutory language.
• It's an interpreting the requirement.
• outdated language, update statutory outdated language, update statutory references,<02:21:55.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The interpret part is what I'm having a little trouble with here.
• You guys don't interpret some, like, just run-of-the-mill x-rays or things like that?
• The interpret part is what I'm having a little trouble with here.
• You guys don't interpret some, like, just run-of-the-mill x-rays or things like that?
• But we don't interpret to, we don't send diagnoses to other referring physicians or providers.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and adopted the April 28 minutes. The committee first heard a presentation on the new Leadership Louisiana Health Fellows Program, a leadership and networking initiative focused on Louisiana health care challenges such as workforce shortages, rural access, chronic disease, and the economic impact of health care. Speakers described it as a cross-sector program intended to build informed leaders and support collaboration with health systems, insurers, providers, LDH, and the Louisiana Hospital Association. The committee then moved through a series of bills, generally adopting amendments and reporting measures favorably. SB 57, a nutrition/labeling bill, was amended to delay the effective date for the labeling provision until December 31, 2028, and was reported as amended. HB 62 increased membership of the Louisiana Women’s Policy and Research Commission and was reported as amended, and HB 193 adjusted membership rules for the Sickle Cell Commission foundations and was also reported as amended. HB 815 would allow financial institutions to receive death certificates to help close accounts and avoid problems with automatic payments and federal benefit clawbacks; it was reported favorably. SB 405, which had been heard earlier, was reworked to codify LDH’s new Ascend nursing home quality initiative, including short- and long-term quality oversight goals, stakeholder involvement, internal expertise, and reporting requirements; after reconsidering prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment and reported the bill as amended. The committee also advanced several health and human services bills. HB 222 would allow Medicaid dental coverage when needed to clear a patient for another covered medical procedure, and it was reported as amended after LDH said the cost could be absorbed. HB 420 expanded DCFS background-check requirements to cover staff with access to sensitive records, and HB 475 required verbal consent before AI is used to record or transcribe a medical visit; both were reported favorably. HB 246 updated membership of the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and the council for grandparents raising grandchildren, including replacing an inactive coalition seat with the state police, and was reported as amended. HB 486 joined Louisiana to the psychology interjurisdictional compact to expand access to psychologists through telepsychology and temporary practice across state lines, and HB 574 updated outdated board names in the Mental Health Advisory Services Board statute; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee heard HB 949, which would create a licensure framework for radiologist assistants to help address radiologist shortages and improve imaging access, especially in rural areas. Testimony emphasized that RAs work under radiologist supervision and would extend capacity without replacing physicians; the bill was reported favorably. HB 584 required foster children to be provided luggage or similar items instead of trash bags when moving placements, and also corrected language in the Foster Youth Bill of Rights from “privileges” back to “rights” while extending the bill’s applicability to children from birth to age 18; it was reported as amended. The committee also reported HB 1214, which restructures certain LDH state facilities into a more unified system, and HB 1092, a technical renaming/terminology cleanup bill, both favorably. Finally, HB 203 added members from Christus Health System and Xavier University’s College of Medicine to the uterine fibroids commission and was reported favorably before the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• By allowing interpreters to facilitate the transfer of important knowledge from English to their chosen
• By allowing interpreters to facilitate the transfer of important knowledge from English to their chosen
• So to your point, at a local government level, we always had an interpreter with extra time.
• To your point, at a local government level, we always had an interpreter with extra time.
• AB 873 will also provide the Dental Board of California with the statutory authority to begin approving

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a long agenda of licensing, health care, and workforce bills. Measures discussed included AB 957, which would prohibit tobacco sales in licensed pharmacies; AB 447, which would allow patients to take home certain unopened medications started in emergency rooms; AB 427, joining the Social Work Licensure Compact; AB 667, allowing interpreters for certain licensing exams; AB 742, prioritizing descendants of slaves in licensing review; AB 873, changing infection-control training timing for dental assistants; AB 360, requiring a report on menopause education for physicians; and AB 1175, modernizing CPA licensure requirements and mobility. Testimony generally emphasized public health, access to care, workforce shortages, language access, and economic opportunity, while opposition or concerns focused on implementation, worker protections, compact authority, and constitutional issues in AB 742. Several bills drew broad support from sponsors, professional associations, and advocacy groups. AB 957 was backed by cancer and pharmacy advocates and pharmacists who said pharmacies should not sell tobacco; AB 447 was supported by emergency medicine and hospital representatives as a way to reduce waste and help patients leave with needed medication; AB 427 drew support from social work and mental health groups but concerns from AFSCME about standards and displacement; AB 667 was supported by immigrant-rights and community groups, with questions about whether translated exams would be preferable to interpreters; AB 360 received extensive support from women’s health advocates and medical groups, and opposition from CMA and ACOG was removed after amendments; and AB 1175 was supported by the Board of Accountancy and CPA groups as a way to expand the pipeline and improve mobility. The committee took votes after quorum was established. AB 360, AB 427, AB 447, AB 667, AB 873, AB 1175, and AB 742 were all approved and sent to their next committees, with AB 742 going to Judiciary and AB 1175 to Appropriations. AB 957 was initially held on call, then later passed after additional votes were recorded. The consent calendar bills AB 375, AB 1107, and AB 1496 were also approved. Most measures passed on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with some members not voting on certain items during the roll calls.

Transcript Highlights:

• I don’t see that term used anywhere in the statutory scheme. Yeah, so it’s unclear what that means.
• It’s not used in the statutory scheme, so I’m not sure what we’re talking about warrant article-wise.
• It’s not used in the statutory scheme, so I’m not sure what we’re talking about warrant article-wise.
• Without clear definitions, these determinations may vary based on workload and interpretation.
• 01:18:19.679> the<01:18:19.920> lines personal interpretation and the lines personal interpretation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And as I'm looking at this bill, I'm interpreting that this bill will interfere with that.
• Am I correct in my interpretation? You're right. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• It is a stated fact, both in the statutory and scientific perspectives, It is a stated fact, both in
• the statutory and scientific perspectives, that children and minors, outside of certain statutory exceptions
• The rules of statutory construction require the laws also be read together.”

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. Sponsor Senator Grall explained an amendment that aligned the bill more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” allowing a 14-day extension, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several senators asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill applied post-mortem; Grall said the bill was limited to authorized access during the patient’s life. Testimony was largely opposed, with health information and provider groups warning that the bill could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with HIPAA and meaningful-use rules, burden facilities, and improperly broaden access to portals and sensitive records. Supporters argued it would improve patient access and speed. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote after debate on the bill as amended. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. Grall described provisions on synthetic turf, change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor scope, tall mass timber, pool and spa contractor scope, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and solar/energy storage inspections. Two amendments were adopted: one removed pool and spa contractor language and delayed the change-order provision until July 1, 2025; the other removed the tall mass timber section. Pool contractors testified against the scope expansion in the original bill, while others supported the remaining provisions. Senators raised concerns about the Florida Building Commission process and how the public-works language might affect small-business participation, but the bill as amended was ultimately reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. Grall said the bill would require parental consent for most minor health care decisions, allow parental access to records, restrict surveys/questionnaires, and limit use of biofeedback devices, while preserving certain exceptions such as emergency care and STD testing. An amendment clarified questionnaire opt-outs for K-12 students, added court-order exceptions, addressed DNA sampling for criminal investigations, refined biofeedback language, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions; it was adopted. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against: supporters said it restored parental authority and protected children from decisions they are not equipped to make, while opponents argued it would endanger minors seeking confidential STI, mental health, or abuse-related care, especially in unsafe homes. Senators also debated whether the bill would conflict with existing laws and whether it could leave some minors untreated. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• So the non-specificity in the statute has been interpreted that a quorum of the entire membership, which
• 31.200> quorum<00:11:31.920> of<00:11:32.920> the<00:11:33.160> entire interpreted
• that a quorum of the entire interpreted that a quorum of the entire membership<00:11:34.760> which
• <00:23:46.799> um more legal interpretation um more legal interpretation um conflict<00:23
• vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several election-related and governance measures. On SB 176, relating to recounts, the Office of Elections supported clarifying that recount triggers should be based on the final Election Day report rather than the 6:00 a.m. next-day report, citing a 2022 recount example. The chair noted 3 testimonies in support, 42 in opposition, and 1 comment. On SB 1337, relating to the Stadium Authority, the authority supported changing quorum rules so only voting members count, explaining that the current interpretation makes it difficult to conduct business; written testimony from DBEDT was also received. On SB 289, relating to ethics administrative fines, the Ethics Commission supported uniform procedures to resolve uncontested enforcement matters more quickly while preserving due process; written support was also noted. The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment on freedom of speech and money in elections. Supporters, including Community Alliance on Prisons, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pride at Work Hawaii, Common Cause Hawaii, and others, argued that money in politics distorts democracy and that the amendment would help prevent wealthy interests from buying influence. Opponents, including the Hawaii Christian Coalition and individual testifiers, argued that changing the constitution was too serious, that the proposal should be handled by ordinary legislation instead, and that the measure could create legal conflict. Deputy Attorney General Candace Park said the bill would only matter if key federal cases such as Buckley and Citizens United were overturned, and the chair thanked her for the legal input. The committee also heard SB 780, relating to election ballot disqualification, which would exclude candidates disqualified by constitutional or statutory provisions and create procedures for challenges. Opposition testimony said the bill would undermine voter choice, burden courts and election officials, and invite misuse; the Hawaii Christian Coalition echoed those concerns. Members raised questions about whether the measure would apply only to state and county offices, and the Attorney General’s office said it would follow up. Finally, on SB 1030, relating to election intimidation, supporters said firearms should not be brought near polling places or ballot drop boxes, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary and could affect lawful possession; the committee received 12 testimonies, with 39 in support. The committee then began SB 1225, a proposed constitutional amendment changing the vote threshold for legislative amendments to a majority of votes tallied, excluding blanks, spoiled ballots, and overvotes; testimony in support was heard from the LGBTQ+ Commission and others, and the discussion was still underway when the excerpt ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• As you continue to read what this tells me is it could be interpreted however we want it to be interpreted
• As you continue to read what this tells me is it could be interpreted however we want it to be interpreted
• <00:36:25.760> language possible that a statutory language possible that a statutory language
• > be<00:36:36.320> interpreted.
• I guess that's how I interpret it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• American Sign Language interpreters American Sign Language interpreters face,<00:09:35.440> body
• She's quite far interpreter can see me.
• Here's an example. >> Now we ask you to focus on the interpreter once again.
• Here's an example. >> Now we ask you to focus on the interpreter once again.
• Thank you to our interpreter for being here. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations. The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.

Transcript Highlights:

• Somehow, some defense attorneys are interpreting this that a maximum fine they can impose for any traffic-related
• And that's the problem is that the attorneys, defense attorneys, are interpreting this that they can.
• The state statutory penalty follows. Follow-up question. This is very confusing.
• like a traffic-related offense, from what I understand, right now in statute, some people are interpreting
• 50 miles an hour over in a school zone, they cannot find anybody over $200 dollars and they're interpreting

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

Transcript Highlights:

• THE ONLY THING WE ARE DOING HERE IS BELT AND SUSPENDERS BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN INTERPRETED DIFFERENTLY.
• NEW CONSTRUCTION ON THE SAME LAND AND THERE ARE A FEW AREAS ACROSS THE STATE WHERE IT HAS BEEN INTERPRETED
• THIS WAS THE INTENT BEING INTERPRETED.
• MILLION DOLLARS TO MARCUS AND 289,000 TO HIS PARENTS BUT ONLY 162,000 HAS BEEN PAID UNDER FLORIDA'S STATUTORY
• QUESTION AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET A RESPONSE AND JUST HAVE SOME MATURITY THE POLICY IS NOT GOING TO BE INTERPRETED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It is also impossible to interpret in terms of practical application.
• We have an interpretation of that.
• <01:09:23.120> believe have an interpretation of that. believe have an interpretation of that
• , that's the consistent interpretation, that's the consistent interpretation, but<01:09:25.600>
• a statutory remedy in the next seen. a statutory remedy in the next seen.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• you legisl or statutory language where you then<00:26:25.679> go<00:26:25.919> through
• So you're not interpreting the order. It's just whether the order exists. Am I correct?
• So, you're not interpreting have access. So, you're not interpreting the<02:02:33.360> order.
• And just off the top of my head, very quickly, there are eight different ways, four statutory, four non-statutory
• Fifth is statutory. That's consent. You can just apply consent.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is it a statutory change that we would need to do or propose one?
• <00:31:56.600> change statutory change statutory change that that that that<00:31:59.040> we
• And if not, we could suggest some statutory changes to talk about, to have a discussion.
• I'm interpreting that 50% of the gross receipts or the total sales.
• I'm interpreting that 50% of questions.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . interpretation. interpretation.
• interpretations or the federal<01:05:56.760> agency's<01:05:57.240> interpretations<01:
• 05:58.160> that federal agency's interpretations that federal agency's interpretations that were
• will have a different interpretation will have a different interpretation next<01:06:26.600>
• . interpreted. interpreted.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That, all of the allocation of the in-state program is really well outlined in statutory code regarding
• I know any time that we have a statutory change to the Legacy Fund, we try to get a cost-benefit analysis
• Legacy Fund fees: this is a difficult chart to interpret.
• He said that was never intended to be just one conversation, though some might interpret it that way.
• I mean, there's some that would interpret it that way, but I think the idea is, is that, is that, Some

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And specifically, through this statutory mandate, and I say mandate, it was a mandate created by the
• And specifically through this statutory mandates, and I say mandates created, it was a mandate created
• They're not statutory definitions, but my one particular thought on definitions here and suggestion is
• For that reason, I think we'd be better, in terms of our statutory charge, of hewing to what the U.S.
• And then Sunday the 30th is the end of our statutory charge, and that's not changing.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism met to hear testimony from Chief James Hicks of the Natick Police Department, who chairs the Municipal Police Training Committee, and Chief Thomas Fowler of the Salisbury Police Department. They described the statewide civil-rights-officer model for hate-crime response, the HEART Unit, and MPTC training authority under POST, and urged the commission to recommend incorporating the IHRA definition of antisemitism into police training and to fund that effort. Commissioners asked about how law enforcement should handle antisemitic incidents that may not rise to crimes, the 2022 Mapping Project, masking during protests, and the role of HART; the chiefs said departments can update training quickly, that every department should have a trained civil-rights officer, and that HART’s expertise should be integrated statewide. The commission also approved the October 16, 2025 minutes after correcting an initial procedural error. The rest of the meeting focused on the draft report, especially the prefatory statement and the definition section. Commissioners broadly praised the report’s scope and the chairs’ work, but offered many edits aimed at tightening language, reducing advocacy tone, and clarifying the “Massachusetts way” of combating antisemitism. Several members wanted stronger emphasis on Massachusetts values, education, moral leadership, and the distinction between hate incidents, hate crimes, and statutory offenses; others urged clearer references to constitutional protections, First Amendment limits, and Attorney General review of legal statements. There was also discussion of whether to keep or remove references to alternative definitions of antisemitism: some commissioners argued that only the IHRA definition should be centered, while others said acknowledging other definitions was factually important and would reflect the range of testimony. Commissioners also raised specific substantive edits for later sections, including adding examples such as the 2022 Mapping Project, strengthening language on online intimidation, academic boycotts, and divestment campaigns, and clarifying that some conduct may be hateful even if lawful. In the higher education section, members praised recommendations on mandatory training, bystander intervention, trauma-informed responses, mental health supports, and campus climate surveys, while suggesting a few technical edits and additional best-practice examples. No final votes were taken on the draft report during this portion; the chairs said they would incorporate feedback into a revised draft before the remaining meetings and eventual vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• "Does the purported behavior constitute bullying under the statutory definition?
• I mean, there are always concerns with some statutory timelines.
• So say in my class interpretation of it.
• The problem was how that was then interpreted in the classroom, and how a student interpreted that in
• The problem was how that was then interpreted in the classroom, and how a student interpreted that in

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 69, including a germane amendment about local school boards’ acceptance or rejection of gifts and donations and a non-germane amendment creating a virtual early childhood readiness family engagement program for preschool children not yet in kindergarten. Rep. Cordelli said the early literacy proposal was a modified version of an earlier kindergarten readiness bill, would rely on gifts and donations rather than state appropriations, and would include reporting requirements. Members questioned the shift from a broader technology program to an online-only model, the lack of detailed evaluation metrics, how long children would use the program, and whether it was appropriate for very young children. Cordelli said the change was intended to avoid government dependence and still allow the program to be offered next school year. Several members raised concerns about the gift-acceptance language on the underlying bill, including whether school boards would need to vote on small donations, whether gifts could be handled in blocks or at regular meetings, and how anonymous donations would work under right-to-know laws. Rep. Han noted that some gift discussions might belong in non-public session under RSA 91-A, while Rep. Cornell said acceptance or rejection of gifts could be handled at regular meetings and suggested a dollar threshold could be added later. The New Hampshire School Boards Association said it was not taking a position but wanted clearer guardrails, policy guidance, and clarification on timing, anonymity, and public-meeting requirements. Supporters of the early childhood program, including Waterford.org, said the proposal would provide an evidence-based, adaptive online literacy program with family engagement for four- and five-year-olds, and that it could help close early learning gaps. Waterford said it could work collaboratively with school districts and IEP teams, and that it would provide devices and internet access for families who need them. Committee members pressed on how the program would interact with existing special education services and whether districts could use it as part of an IEP; the response was that it would be supplementary and not an approved special education service. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair indicated the committee would later executive the bills and try to get reports filed promptly.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, this bill was drafted by the Revisor's Office as a follow-up bill to the recodification and statutory
• Uh, the provisions in this bill are necessary to finalize the statutory infrastructure of the new agency
• <00:01:00.800> infrastructure establish the statutory infrastructure establish the statutory
• <00:01:12.240> updates recottification and statutory updates recottification and statutory
• These statutory updates are legislation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 820 strengthens the statutory performance reporting requirements of problem-solving courts
• I know Senator Yarborough will not object to my interpretation of legislative intent and plain reading
• I know Senator Yarborough will not object to my interpretation of legislative intent and plain reading
• This bill solves the problem by establishing a statutory, non-judicial process that allows This bill
• solves the problem by establishing a statutory, non-judicial process that allows eligible trustees to

Bills: S0092, S0110, S0192, S0212, S0260, S0350, S0394, S0422, S0434, S0442, S0484, S0546, S0556, S0684, S0696, S0706, S0748, S0786, S0820, S0824, S0838, S0840, S0848, S0856, S0962, S1000, S1014, S1036, S1050, S1054, S1080, S1118, S1134, S1338, S1480, S1500, S1506, S1622, S1724

Keywords: employee protections, whistleblower, retaliation, public trust, ethics complaint, Commission on Ethics, Public Employees Relations Commission, public employee, local government attorney, public officer, adverse personnel action, protected disclosure, whistleblower retaliation, state agency, independent contractor, public employment, civil service, reinstatement, back pay, front pay

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and considered a long agenda of bills, many of them retained from the prior week. The most debated measure was CS for SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designate Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport, subject to FAA approval and a trademark agreement. Amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to prevent private financial benefit from the naming. Several senators spoke in opposition, citing concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and the trademark/licensing arrangement; supporters argued there was no cost to the airport and that the bill simply set a state naming policy. The committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements, CS for CS for SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, CS for SB 1500 on uncontested probate proceedings, SB 962 on excluding farms from certain zoning definitions, and CS for SB 820 on problem-solving court reporting requirements. The committee then approved several bills from Senator DiCeglie and Senator Arrington. SB 840, addressing land-use regulations for local governments affected by natural disasters, was supported by local-government and environmental advocates who said it would restore local control after SB 180’s hurricane-related restrictions; the sponsor said it was intended to correct unintended consequences of last year’s law. CS for SB 856, requiring online listing platforms to show estimated ad valorem taxes on residential listings, was amended to exclude social media platforms and broaden liability protections; the sponsor and a county property appraiser described it as a consumer-transparency measure. CS for SB 110, clarifying homestead exemption treatment for long-term leases that end at death, was also reported favorably. The committee took up a controversial strike-all amendment to SB 212, which focused on public swimming pools and added residency and related restrictions for certain sex offenders and offenders on community control or probation. The amendment drew strong opposition from advocates and affected families, who argued it would worsen homelessness, impose broad geographic restrictions, and lack evidence of improving child safety; supporters said it was a targeted public-safety measure. Despite the objections, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, SB 394 on reinsurance intermediary managers, SB 434 on property tax assessment treatment for wind-hardening improvements, CS for CS for SBs 658 and 608 on water-safety requirements for rental properties with pools or nearby water, SB 748 on adding voting-rights restoration information to sentencing score sheets, and CS for SB 824 requiring school districts to inventory unimproved real property. The meeting ended while the committee was beginning SB 848 on stormwater treatment, with an amendment being introduced as the transcript cut off.