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• It eliminates the slot machine licensing fee for thoroughbred permit holders.
• It eliminates the slot machine licensing fee for thoroughbred permit holders.
• non-recurring, for a total of $250 million into Rural and Family Lands, which is an easement-only vehicle
• and described the situation in Broward and Miami-Dade County when it comes to getting a driver's license
• Are you aware that we have education courses in our classrooms like shop, motor vehicles, like culinary

Summary: The House convened on the final day of session, observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and for Representative Rosenwald’s father, then swore in and seated new members Boyles and Hodgers. The Speaker also outlined the chamber’s end-of-session priorities, including action on the budget and related conforming bills. The House then took up H.J.R. 5019, a constitutional amendment to expand Florida’s budget stabilization fund by raising the cap, requiring annual transfers, and allowing withdrawals for critical state needs. After sponsor explanations and questions about what would qualify as a critical need and how the fund might respond to possible federal funding cuts, the House adopted an amendment that added more flexibility for suspending transfers and withdrawals. The joint resolution then passed on final passage. Members next considered HB 7031, the tax package conference report. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or extends several sales tax exemptions and holidays, and makes changes affecting property taxes, local taxes, pari-mutuel taxes, and revenue distributions. Debate focused heavily on the new permanent exemption for ammunition and hunting-related items, the elimination of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related distributions, and the shift of some funding from recurring to nonrecurring status. Supporters argued the package provides tax relief and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents criticized the ammunition exemption and the reductions in recurring housing and transit support. The conference report was adopted and the bill passed. The House then passed HB 5017, which creates a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer from general revenue to retire state bonds early, and HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment. Finally, the chamber began explanation and questions on the General Appropriations Act conference report for fiscal year 2025-26, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major budget areas, including K-12 education, health care, transportation and economic development, agriculture and natural resources, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology, highlighting funding for school choice, Medicaid, housing, transportation infrastructure, Everglades restoration, workforce programs, cybersecurity, and technology modernization.

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• We added the additional high-profile vehicles, a total of 10 of them, to cover a radius of about 160
• Within that, we have additional warehouse space for vehicles and heavy equipment.
• You can't be a peace officer without being licensed.
• One intersection, two vehicles. Correct.
• Many people lost their vehicles; some were swept away. Luckily, there wasn't any loss of life.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• AB 1693 aims to address this by requiring local building departments to allow a licensed architect or
• Assembly Bill 1913 by Assembly Member Soria, an act relating to vehicles.
• Current law allows firefighters to obtain an endorsement, which allows them to operate these vehicles
• with a Class C driver's license.
• This will increase the pool of responders that can operate these vehicles and help keep our communities

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• prohibition: administering nitrous oxide for the purpose of providing medical or dental care as a licensed
• prohibition: administering nitrous oxide for the purpose of providing medical or dental care as a licensed
• imposed by the court, including the crime victim penalty assessment, or CVPA, with some exceptions for vehicle-related
• He'd get out of his vehicle, take pictures of me, start whistling, and making noise.
• Not even 15 minutes later, I walked back to my office and the individual pulled in, blocking my vehicle

Summary: The committee heard public hearings on several bills, with testimony limited because of the large number of sign-ups. House Bill 2146 would expand the crime of sexual exploitation of a minor to include causing a minor to view sexually explicit conduct that is being photographed or shown in a live performance. The prime sponsor, Olympia police, and Pierce County prosecutors described cases involving adults masturbating in front of children and argued the current law leaves a gap by treating such conduct as only misdemeanor indecent exposure or communication with a minor. Committee members asked about comparisons to other states, forensic interviews, and whether related offenses could be enhanced. House Bill 2349 would expand notice requirements for sexually violent predator releases, conditional releases, address changes, discharges, and escapes to include local elected officials such as sheriffs, county executives, city officials, and legislators. The sponsor said the bill would codify a practice already occurring in some cases and help officials respond to community concerns with accurate information. DSHS supported increased communication but requested technical amendments. Several city officials testified in support, saying they had not always been notified in advance of placements in their communities. Defense advocates opposed the bill, warning that broader notification could fuel public pressure, vigilante responses, and constitutional problems for the civil commitment system. The hearing on the bill was left open for amendments. House Bill 2532 would make it a gross misdemeanor to sell or distribute nitrous oxide canisters or similar containers, with exemptions for medical, dental, food, industrial, and automotive uses. The sponsor and supporters described rising misuse among youth and young adults, public health harms, and incidents involving impaired driving and overdose deaths. Tribal representatives, the Attorney General’s Office, the Washington Poison Center, and public health officials supported the bill, while veterinary representatives asked for clarification or an amendment to preserve veterinary use. The committee also heard testimony on House Bills 2430 and 2457, which both concern the crime victim penalty assessment. Representative Barno’s bill would restore the assessment for certain offenses involving victims, while Representative Davis’s bill would increase the assessment and add a surcharge for defendants with substantial financial resources. Victim advocates, prosecutors, and sheriffs supported the bills as needed to restore funding for victim services, while defense groups opposed them as burdensome fees on indigent defendants. The chair directed the two sponsors to work together on a single proposal, and the hearings were held open.

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• It is awfully closely tied to other serious crimes, including the trafficking of illegal guns, vehicle
• For example, charges with stolen vehicles, I've seen, were the victim accepts responsibility and blame
• For example, charges with stolen vehicles, I've seen, were the victim accepts responsibility and blame
• When we actually revoke business licenses for labor law violations like sexual assault or discrimination
• want to stop sex trafficking, crackdown on labor violations for discrimination and revoke business license

Bills: HB1591 , HB2209 , HB2403 , HB2526

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, theft, robbery, sentencing enhancements, criminal justice, property crimes, failure to register, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, prostitution, public health, criminal justice reform, community safety, 904

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• Do they have different timing throughout the year, like our vehicle registration?
• I think it's more like that at the time of them getting their license renewed.
• Like maybe we're getting lots and lots more folks taking out licenses. I don't know.
• Our oysters pass through a minimum of three companies, all of which have separate DOH licenses.
• Their DOH license fee is $495. That fee would go to $4,011.

Bills: SB5919 , SB5816 , SJM8015 , HB2737

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, federal response, wildfire protection, community safety, infrastructure, natural resources, commercial shellfish, shellfish fees, Department of Health, biotoxin testing, export certificate

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• and Community Partnerships, Welfare, Medicaid, Public Health Services, Indirect Support Services, Licensing
• the House of Representatives, House Bill 742, by the Ways and Means Committee, an act relating to vehicle
• As high school graduation is a requirement for many licenses, this legislation ensures non-public school
• As high school graduation is a requirement for many licenses, this legislation ensures non-public school
• Do other states have a jurisprudence licensing exam?

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and pledge, approved the journal, and received several communications, including substitute legislator designations and gubernatorial appointments to the Idaho Lottery Commission and State Building Authority. Members also made brief announcements and introductions before moving into committee reports and the day’s floor calendar. The chamber advanced a number of bills and resolutions through reading and referral, including measures on the Idaho Child Care Program, Health and Human Services appropriations, elections, development impact fees, hazardous waste, and several House concurrent resolutions and joint memorials. On final consideration, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1285 on occupational licensure for nonpublic school diplomas, Senate Bill 1286 on consumer protections for veterans benefits, Senate Bill 1323 on enforcement of contracts involving gold and silver specie, Senate Bill 1338 on allowing a portion of idle state funds to be invested in gold and silver bullion, and Senate Bill 1342 establishing a limited right for households to keep hens for egg production. The Senate also passed House Bill 531 updating epinephrine delivery system language for schools, House Bill 518 expanding authority for the Attorney General in human trafficking cases, House Bill 512 reinstating an open-book jurisprudence exam for land surveyors, House Bill 551 correcting urban renewal-related property tax treatment for fire and ambulance districts, House Bill 594 codifying a Supreme Court ruling on distribution of late property tax fees and interest, and House Bill 587 clarifying continuous funding for rangeland improvement programs. Debate on several measures included concerns about local control, continuous spending, and oversight, but each bill ultimately received majority support. The Senate reordered the third-reading calendar and then adjourned until Monday, March 9, 2026.

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• business owner chooses to post a 30.06 or 30.07 sign prohibiting the lawful handgun carried by a licensed
• For those who haven't met me or know me, I am a licensed...
• California now issues a non-resident license to carry, so as of last week, I can now do your shooting
• It even came after our Lieutenant Governor personally visited one of the licensed retail establishments
• They facilitated a retail outlet with an expired license and no bank account to participate in the April

Bills: SB82 , SB1807 , SB2254 , HB119 , HB130 , HB581 , HJR98 , SB1988 , SB 18 , SB 34

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation

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• So when a home rule charter city, statutory city, or town issues a renewal or renews a rental license
• By integrating this simple yet effective step in the rental licensing process, we enhance transparency
• Or their driver's license number or state ID number.
• And so I think it's important that the public is aware of what's going on with the licensing, and I do
• A vehicle bill. Oh, Mr. Chair. Well, it may be.

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

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• Because you do not have licensed professionals performing and providing the services.
• He said that he was being charged a huge amount of vehicle licensing tax for his golf cart from driving
• They were treating it as an electric vehicle like you would a Tesla.
• She also resigned and submitted her license.
• House Bill 2443 amending section 28-323, A.R.S., relating to commercial driver's licenses.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• They are not licensed practitioners.
• The licensed folks who oversee the clinical operations of both programs.
• We get lump-sum funding from the state in the form of sales tax, vehicle license fee, and the millionaire's
• . as the minimum standard of care for the facilities that we license.
• By that date, all holders of detoxification-only licenses will have their licenses expire, and facilities

Summary: The hearing focused first on behavioral health, especially serious mental illness and anosognosia, a condition described by witnesses as a neurological symptom that prevents people from recognizing they are ill. The chair framed the issue around families cycling through emergency rooms, jails, conservatorships, and short-term stabilization without lasting treatment, and warned that federal changes under H.R. 1 could reduce Medi-Cal funding and worsen access. Dawn Marie Anderson gave a personal account of her son’s long history of psychosis, homelessness, arrests, repeated jail and state hospital stays, and eventual stability when he received sustained medication and coordinated support. She argued that the system often treats the problem as criminal rather than medical and that voluntary programs and short-term services are not enough for people who lack insight into their illness. Other panelists, including representatives from the California Behavioral Health Association, Santa Barbara County Behavioral Health, and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association, agreed that anosognosia is not denial or noncompliance and said the system needs long-term, coordinated care, including assertive community treatment, mobile crisis, supportive housing, medication support, and stronger handoffs between county and managed care systems. They said CalAIM and other reforms have improved some coordination, but significant gaps remain, especially for people with serious mental illness, for those in jail or locked settings, and for people with private insurance, which witnesses said often offers little meaningful coverage for early psychosis or intensive behavioral health services. Several witnesses urged the Legislature to protect Medi-Cal, shore up county safety-net services, and invest in training and family engagement. The committee then turned to the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, with a focus on the virtual services platforms BrightLife Kids and Soluna and the CYBHI fee schedule. DHCS reported strong growth in app registrations, coaching sessions, referrals, and positive user outcomes, saying the platforms provide free, culturally responsive, early-intervention support statewide and help connect users to higher levels of care when needed. On the fee schedule, DHCS said more than 500 LEAs, colleges, universities, and school-linked providers are participating, 181 LEAs have submitted claims, and $9.6 million has been reimbursed to date, with 41,556 students represented in claims. The chair and several members criticized the pace of implementation and the amount of money spent relative to reimbursement levels, saying the Legislature had requested data earlier and that the return on investment still appeared low. DHCS responded that many claims are still being submitted, that 70% of denials are correctable, that $400 million in capacity grants has been distributed locally, and that reimbursement is increasing rapidly as more districts come online. Public comment included a rural county behavioral health director who said private insurance denials leave counties with significant uncompensated work, especially for unlicensed staff providing case management and mobile crisis services.

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• also working with our medical quality assurance team, who have a list of all oncologists who are licensed
• the state, to also provide that information to them. ...who have a list of all oncologists who are licensed
• I speak today on behalf of the Home Care Association of Florida, HCAF, and the more than 2,800 licensed
• I was ejected from my vehicle in a horrific crash. The car rolled over me.
• As all licensed medical providers in the state are required to follow medical orders, this bill ensures

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Summary: The committee first received an update from the Department of Health on the Cancer Connect Collaborative, the Cancer Innovation Fund, and the new Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, created and expanded by recent legislation. The department reported that the Cancer Innovation Fund has awarded $80 million to 95 researchers to date, with $60 million available in the current cycle and 65 projects funded across 28 institutions in 16 cancer areas last year. The new pediatric cancer incubator received $30 million and awarded four Florida children’s hospitals $7.5 million each. Senators asked about outreach to oncologists statewide, peer review and accountability, funding for National Cancer Institute-affiliated institutions, and whether underserved and rural areas are being prioritized; the department said it uses website notices, listservs, collaborative outreach, and eligibility criteria favoring rural and high-cancer-care providers, and that it monitors projects through reports, expenditures, and contract provisions. The committee then heard Senate Bill 312 on patient-directed medical orders, which would create a voluntary, portable, physician-authorized electronic registry for patients to document end-of-life and serious-illness treatment preferences. Supporters, including nurses, hospice and emergency care advocates, and medical professionals, said the bill would help ensure patient wishes are accessible in emergencies, reduce unwanted interventions, and improve continuity of care. Opponents, including Florida Right to Life, argued the bill could broaden end-of-life decisions too far, raise privacy and coercion concerns, and allow withdrawal of care inappropriately. The sponsor said the measure is intended to support patient autonomy and is not anti-life, and noted she was open to amendments. After public testimony, the committee voted on SB 312 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed support from Senators Berman and Harrell, with the bill passing on the committee vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Because they are licensed as well.
• Because they are licensed as well.
• Because they are licensed as well.
• All three of them are licensed by you.
• But your response, you're licensing the structural engineer, licensing the building official, and licensing

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met for a panel discussion on current issues affecting Florida condominiums. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin highlighted the department’s expanded condo education, complaint, and ombudsman services under HB 1021, including new online resources, board member certification, increased outreach, and broader complaint jurisdiction. She said the division has filled most of its new positions and that the new condo website is intended to improve transparency and access to records and information. Other panelists focused on insurance, inspections, and market impacts. Insurance agent Mike Clarkson said the condo insurance market remains difficult, especially for older buildings, and raised concerns about roof replacement demands, Citizens’ depopulation practices, and the mismatch between reserve studies and insurer timelines. Building officials representative Ron Laceca described challenges with phase one and phase two inspections, including incomplete databases, limited contractor capacity, and the need for local flexibility and better recordkeeping. University of Florida researcher Bill Hughes said his data show the condo market has not suffered a major overall decline from the new laws; he argued the rules have made costs more transparent and may strengthen the market over time. Community association manager Jamie Ballard said the biggest pressures on associations are rising insurance costs and early roof replacement requirements, and she supported board certification while opposing the continuing education exemption for long-tenured CAMs. In committee discussion, members pressed witnesses on whether recent condo laws caused insurance and roof-cost problems, and witnesses generally said those issues are driven more by the market than by the legislation. Senators also discussed possible reforms, including better data collection, clearer reporting duties for managers, and possible changes to insurance and reserve practices. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• This vehicle will be open to discussions for potential collaborations in higher education.
• So yes, it will be a vehicle vice versa.
• </c><01:36:55.679><c> through</c> state the PEO has to be licensed through state the PEO has to be licensed
• in New Hampshire Insparity is licensed in New Hampshire under<01:44:04.080><c> RSA277-B.
• They don't need a vehicle for something else. >> We can it. >> You have a motion then?

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And that backpack will contain a ticket that will get you and everybody in that vehicle into the state
• instructional video presented by Keep Louisiana Beautiful in partnership with the Office of Motor Vehicles
• instructional video presented by Keep Louisiana Beautiful in partnership with the offices and motor vehicles
• Report their license plate number and vehicle make to 855-LA-LITTER. Remember, dial responsibly.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with quorum, approved the minutes from its previous meeting, and took several action items related to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LIAC). The commission unanimously approved the 2026-27 LIAC membership slate after reviewing recommendations from the selection committee, and it also approved the council’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, noting the only change was an updated IRS mileage rate. Members thanked the legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years when it relied on outside donations. The meeting featured presentations on civic education resources and America 250 programming. Brandon Burris, representing the Lieutenant Governor’s office, highlighted Louisiana state parks, the Checkout Louisiana library backpack programs for parks and museums, Keep Louisiana Beautiful’s anti-litter campaign, and Homework Louisiana. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national civics education trends, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and LPB’s “Louisiana’s Hidden History” videos and teacher resources on Bernardo de Galvez and Spanish Louisiana. LIAC members then reported on their work, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment concerns, and local civic engagement projects. Peggy Cotonia of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported 87 Law Day presentations and 287 total Law Day and Constitution Day presentations reaching about 9,400 students, along with updates on awards and a shortened but still free summer institute for teachers. Barry Irwin reported that legislation to clean up outdated commission membership and quorum language had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education, moving toward final passage. The commission adjourned after no further business.

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• That backpack will contain a ticket that will get you and everybody in that vehicle into the state park
• instructional video presented by Keep Louisiana Beautiful in partnership with the Office of Motor Vehicles
• instructional video presented by Keep Louisiana Beautiful in partnership with the offices and motor vehicles
• Report their license plate number and vehicle make to 855-LA-LITTER. Remember, dial responsibly.

Summary: The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education met with a quorum, approved the minutes from its prior meeting, and unanimously approved the 2026–27 membership slate for the Legislative Youth Advisory Council after hearing that more than 300 students applied. The commission also approved LIAC’s budget and mileage reimbursement guidelines, which were updated to reflect the IRS rate increase. Members thanked the Legislature for continuing to fund LIAC after earlier years of sponsor-based support. The meeting featured several civic education presentations tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Brandon Burris of the Lieutenant Governor’s office described state parks, museums, library backpack programs, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, and Homework Louisiana as civic and educational resources. Liam Julian of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute discussed national trends in civics education, teacher discomfort with controversial topics, and the institute’s teacher training, student camps, debate programs, and civics app. Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s Katie Stark and Nancy Torren presented America 250-related materials, including a PBS Kids feature on a Louisiana child and a PBS Learning Media series on Bernardo de Gálvez and Spanish Louisiana, along with teacher training events. LIAC members John Parker and Brandon Routon reported on their work over the year, including school safety efforts, digital service-hour tracking, AP self-study access, minor work permits, AI-generated harassment of minors, and school advisory councils. The Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education reported on Law Day and Constitution Day programming reaching thousands of students, its summer institute, student and teacher awards, and a proclamation marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Barry Irwin also reported that legislation to clean up the commission’s membership and quorum provisions had passed the House and been heard in Senate Education. The commission adjourned after thanking staff for managing the meeting during severe weather.

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• The bill provides for reporting requirements, amends licensing fees, and includes provisions for fee
• and gentlelady, roads that this Fund will pay for will not be designed for the new weights of the vehicles
• Speaker and gentlelady, for the EV vehicles that weigh two-and-a-half to three times more than the vehicles
• I heard you basically say that this could be intermodal, meaning not just vehicles on highways and roads

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• Um but every attributable to vehicles.
• Cocher. on on this issue of<00:13:47.040><c> vehicle</c><00:13:47.440><c> purchases.
• Do does Craig of vehicle purchases.
• We are licensed by the Department of Family Services.
• ><c> of</c><03:10:46.960><c> Family</c> are licensed by Department of Family are licensed by Department

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

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• SB 1415, insurance, adjuster license, eligibility. SB 1417, autonomous vehicle safety data.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• HB 2012, vehicle registration. HB 2013, essential events, air quality.
• HB 2111, driver licensing. HB 2112, special plate. HB 2113, public service.

Keywords: 1182, all