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• </c> information on more of the commercial information on more of the commercial property<00:30:14.720
• </c> resilient, and go often go above code resilient, and go often go above code requirements.<01:32:
• And our commercial business, I mean, I believe we currently have 57 commercial policies, and they run
• </c> fair plans on particularly on commercial fair plans on particularly on commercial what<01:53:19.920
• </c> reinsuring the larger commercial risk. reinsuring the larger commercial risk.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There's a line of case law that commercial speech with respect to drugs is protected, and that commercial
• We hear disclaimers at the end of general pharmaceutical commercials, sometimes all the potential side
• In regard to Florida's public utility code, the bill creates In regard to Florida's public utility code
• infrastructure investments to ensure robust and reliable energy access for nearby communities while paying commercial

Bills: S0408 , S0986 , S0678 , S0800 , S1050 , S0484 , S1118

Committee: Senate Regulated Industries

Keywords: vaccine advertisement, manufacturer liability, harmful vaccine, healthcare, court action, smoking regulation, public health, vaping, marijuana, public places, Florida Statutes, alcohol distribution, tax deductions, extraordinary losses, warehouse breakage, regulatory compliance, veterinary, prescription, pharmacy, client rights

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• , international building code, the plumbing code, electrical code, all those things that goes into this
• , international building code, the plumbing code, electrical code, all those things that goes into this
• , international building code, the plumbing code, electrical code, all those things that goes into this
• , international building code, the plumbing code, electrical code, all those things that goes into this
• code, electrical code, the plumbing code, electrical code,<02:42:44.479><c> all</c><02:42:44.560><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Senate Bill 1328 makes necessary technical corrections to align Idaho Code with the Department of Lands
• These sections are already covered in Idaho Code.
• The board has the authority to set the actual fees under Idaho Code 67-42-23.
• And then down to the commercial motor vehicle entrance fee, that's from $50 to $100 a day.
• So that's really commercial activities.

Committee: Senate Resources and Environment

Keywords: 989, all

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• ENSURES THAT THE BUILDING CODE IS CONSISTENT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO IT.
• IT CLARIFIES THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR CURRENT COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL POOL AND SPA CONTRACTORS.
• WE ARE EXEMPTING SPACE X FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE? SENATOR GRALL.
• FROM THE BUILDING CODES? SENATOR GRALL.
• THIS ALIGNS FLORIDA BUILDING CODE WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS AND MAKES RULES PREDICTABLE FOR DEVELOPERS,

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Amending Chapter 27, Title 67, Idaho Code by the edition of a new section 67-201, Idaho Code, to establish
• Amending Section 26, 2412, Idaho Code, to remove obsolete language.
• Code to remove obsolete language and providing an effective date.
• Amending Title 56, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new Chapter 25, Title 56, Idaho Code, to establish
• So it is under code, Criminal Code 18-406, and we put in some legislative intent that strengthens the

Keywords: 989, all

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• Amending Chapter 13, Title 39, Idaho Code by the addition of a new section 39, 1360 Idaho Code to establish
• Amending Chapter 27, Title 67, Idaho Code by the edition of a new section 67-201, Idaho Code, to establish
• Code to remove obsolete language and providing an effective date.
• Amending Section 32-1010, Idaho Code, to provide correct code references and to make a technical correction
• So it is under code, criminal code 18-406, and we put in some legislative intent that strengthens the

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and received messages from the Senate, including enrolled Senate bills sent for the Speaker’s signature and Senate Bill 1326 filed for first reading. Committee reports advanced several bills, including House Bill 850 to Health and Welfare and multiple business, health, and state affairs measures to second reading. House Resolution 26, reviewing certain administrative rules, was sent to Judiciary, Rules and Administration for printing. On the floor, the House passed Senate Bill 1314, a budget rescission measure cutting regional behavioral health director positions and regional behavioral health boards; one member opposed it, warning of a disconnect between local communities and the state council. The House also passed House Bills 716, 648, 846, 825, 815, 717 as amended, 668 as amended, 750 as amended, 847, 848, 849, and 681. These bills addressed highway and local road funding, chemotherapy parity coverage, license plate fee changes tied to the Idaho Heritage Trust, school transportation reimbursement for a charter school, vehicle registration penalties, child custody interference enforcement, programmable money protections, judicial and legislative branch maintenance budgets, career ladder movement for CTE and pupil services staff, and elimination of the statute of limitations for certain child sexual abuse crimes. The House also adopted House Joint Memorial 17, which urges the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges; the memorial drew sharp debate over marriage, federalism, and LGBTQ rights and passed 44-26. House Concurrent Resolution 33, creating an interim effort involving education, the attorney general, and the 988 line to address sex torsion and youth protection, also passed by recorded vote. Several bills were held on the third reading calendar, and the House recessed and later reconvened to continue floor action and committee scheduling announcements.

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• Members, this bill prohibits a municipality from adopting parking minimums for commercial buildings.
• Remember, this bill removes regulatory barriers to the installation of HUD code manufactured homes.
• Springs and is currently proposed to be primarily residential, but with approximately 10 acres of commercial
• municipal utility districts are an important financing mechanism to support new residential and commercial
• Districts that can be created in the water code.

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

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• now that we figure out how individuals can do it, does your bill called for both individual and commercial
• Yes, the intent is for both individual and commercial disposal in the study. Thank you.
• We'll take amendment one which is bar Code 5, 2, 1, 7, 9, 6, by Senator Berman.
• We've also had 0 affected commercial flocks, but we have had 3 backyard. >> Bird bird areas for 160 birds
• The tax code is cap to 2.5 million each fiscal year.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Commercial buildings in downtowns across the state are experiencing the effects of high vacancy rates
• This bill simply strikes Section 98F4 from the Revenue and Taxation Code.
• Section 98F4 from the Revenue and Taxation Code.
• This will result in less housing construction, as well as less commercial development construction.
• This will result in less housing construction, as well as less commercial development construction.

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of housing, water, and local finance bills, with the chair repeatedly reminding attendees about hearing rules and noting that several measures were being heard without a quorum at first. Early items included AB 407, which would broaden eligibility for state-run loan and financing programs to help small businesses fund environmental, seismic, and ADA upgrades, and AB 93, which would require data centers to estimate and report water use and follow state best practices. AB 93 drew support from water advocates and local government groups, while the Data Center Coalition opposed it, arguing the bill could be overly restrictive, difficult to retrofit, and raise trade secret or security concerns. The committee also heard AB 650 on housing element review, AB 1044 on creating a new Tulare County groundwater sustainability agency, and AB 523 on allowing proxy voting for single-representative member agencies on the Metropolitan Water District board; all drew broad support from local agencies and related stakeholders and no recorded opposition in the room. Several housing bills were presented as part of a broader fast-track housing package. AB 507 would streamline adaptive reuse of office buildings into housing, especially in downtowns with high vacancy; supporters said it would revive urban cores and help meet housing and climate goals, while the League of California Cities and a few cities opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about one-size-fits-all by-right approval and fee limitations. AB 1294 would create a universal housing application and limit early application requirements; it drew strong support from housing and business groups, with the American Planning Association and League of California Cities seeking more flexibility and input. AB 610 would require local governments to disclose housing constraints in their housing elements and limit new constraints after certification for three years unless disclosed; supporters said it would improve transparency and certainty, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate local policy choices and inclusionary housing requirements. Both AB 610 and AB 698, which would require analysis of the housing and property tax impacts of proposed transfer taxes, were moved out of committee on 7-0 votes after discussion and amendments. The committee also heard AB 1112, which would repeal an outdated Riverside County property tax provision affecting Rancho Mirage; the city argued it was the only qualifying no-low property tax city not receiving the standard minimum and sought equal treatment. After quorum was established, the bill was passed 6-0 with amendments and sent to Appropriations. AB 1021, heard later, would make it easier for school districts and other local education agencies to build employee housing, with the author citing teacher recruitment and retention problems and support from education stakeholders. Throughout the hearing, members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance housing production, local fiscal tools, and infrastructure needs, and several authors accepted committee amendments and committed to continued negotiations with opponents.

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• review tenant improvements and certify those improvements for applicable building health and safety codes
• I am both a licensed architect and am well versed in commercial interior design.
• understand life-safety codes, material performance, and safe circulation design.
• The aforementioned amendments would actually move the bill from the B&P Code to the Penal Code.
• Remove the code 26220.5 of AB. Thank you. Thank you. We've registered your opposition.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting the lack of quorum while testimony continued. AB 1693 by Assemblymember Zbur would streamline local permitting for retail tenant improvements by allowing qualified professional certifiers to review plans and requiring local action within set deadlines; the California Retailers Association supported the bill, citing lengthy permit delays, and there was no opposition. AB 2010 by Assemblymember Soria would expand access to high-volume spay and neuter services, including mobile clinics, to address pet overpopulation; supporters said it would improve access in rural and underserved areas, while opponents and the Veterinary Medical Board raised concerns about safety standards and asked for amendments. AB 2195 by Assemblymember Rodriguez would stop automatic occupational license suspensions for low-income parents behind on child support; supporters argued the policy is counterproductive and hurts earning capacity, while the California Child Support Association and others said license suspension is an effective enforcement tool that brings parents to the table. The committee also heard AB 2311 by Assemblymember Chiu, which would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians; supporters said it would improve recruitment and access to care, while medical groups warned about physician autonomy and institutional influence. AB 1796 by Assemblymember Jackson would create a licensure pathway for professional interior designers and add an interior designer to the California Architects Board; supporters framed it as a public safety and professional recognition measure, while opponents said it would create confusion, unnecessary regulation, and no demonstrated public harm. AB 1739 by Assemblymember Ward would make it a crime for clergy providing therapeutic services to engage in sexual contact with a counselee, closing a gap in existing law; it drew strong support from survivor advocates and no opposition. Finally, AB 2497 by Assemblymember Johnson began testimony on modernizing the physical therapy practice act, with the author noting committee amendments that removed imaging and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill was completed.

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• The two that are proposed for reversion are a catalytic component and then a commercial property pilot
• And on the commercial pilot, we also ran that through two other separate NOFAs.
• And on the commercial pilot, it was a matter of timing, right?
• And you guys are out there hiring another third attorney position dealing with code... ...and then, of
• Revenue and Taxation Code, 15% of the collected funds are set aside for program administration.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an informational presentation on the May Revision’s proposed reorganization of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into separate housing-focused and consumer/business-focused entities. Administration officials said the split would improve oversight, streamline decision-making, and create a dedicated California Housing and Homelessness Agency with a new housing development and finance committee. The Department of Finance said funding was needed in 2025-26 to begin implementation, while the LAO recommended rejecting the proposal without prejudice because the Little Hoover Commission review was still pending and the plan would require ongoing General Fund costs. Members raised concerns about the timing, the lack of alignment with the budget process, and whether the reorganization would improve accountability for homelessness spending; several public witnesses supported the concept but stressed it could not substitute for new housing and homelessness dollars. The committee then took up the Department of Veterans Affairs. CalVet requested funding for phase three of its electronic health care record project and a trailer bill to preserve authority for federal background checks, but the May Revision withdrew requests for deferred maintenance and additional administrative support. The LAO noted deferred maintenance can prevent larger future costs, and the chair criticized the withdrawal of less than $1 million for veterans’ homes as short-sighted given existing repair needs. No vote was taken. Next, the Department of Housing and Community Development presented its budget. HCD said the May Revision provides no new affordable housing or homelessness funding, but does retain existing rounds of funding and proposes a $31.7 million reversion from undersubscribed housing programs. Members from both parties expressed concern about zeroing out ongoing housing and homelessness investments, especially for LIHTC, the Multifamily Housing Program, and HAP. HCD also defended its homelessness accountability and compliance work, saying the unit includes about 30 program staff and six attorneys, with three additional attorneys requested mainly to handle public records and litigation workload. Public commenters largely opposed the lack of new funding and urged continued support for housing and homelessness programs, while some supported the reorganization and accountability efforts. Finally, the committee heard Go-Biz proposals. The administration requested authority to increase funding for a federal trade program match if needed, plus reappropriations for administrative funds tied to the Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program, zero-emission vehicle operations, and the Women’s Business Center Enhancement Program. It also proposed withdrawing the Cal Competes grant request and reverting remaining funds from the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. The LAO said Cal Competes is generally effective but could be cut as a budget solution, while warning that the performing arts fund was close to awards and should be considered carefully. Members objected to pulling back committed funds for performing arts organizations and questioned why the state would withdraw support after applications had already been submitted.

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• An industrial land bank must be suitable for manufacturing, industrial, or commercial businesses, and
• And it’s just not causing delays for commercial development.
• It's important we capture the options there to build market-rate homes, affordable homes, commercial
• We're in support of retaining commercial ag lands of long-term commercial significance.
• We have 289,000 acres of commercial lands designated.

Bills: HB2103 , HB2388 , HB2316 , HB2006 , HB2224

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: renewable energy, nonemitting generation, public entities, contracting, electric generation, distributed energy, agricultural land, energy generation, renewable resources, siting regulations, land use, urban development, vegetation management, shrubsteppe, environmental regulation, economic development, sales tax, rural counties, industrial land banks, growth management

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• "Definitions in this chapter, and define that term as a commercial construction project for which the
• In addition to a commercial construction project for which the project value is $500 million or more,
• “And then a commercial pops up, stuff that pops up.
• Basically, this is a bill asking commercial owners to help us, cities and municipalities, to help them
• Vacant buildings just as a part of their code?

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee first deferred House Bill 1102 without hearing it. It then took up House Concurrent Resolution 66, which urges Louisiana Economic Development and other state agencies to continue studying rural parishes’ economic assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities. Representative Weible and Secretary Bougoir described the resolution as part of a broader effort to align state rural programs and create a strategic framework for rural development. Members emphasized infrastructure, workforce training, local coordination, and retaining young people in rural communities. An amendment requiring LED to report to the legislature by January 1, 2027 was adopted, and HCR 66 was reported favorably as amended. The committee next considered Senate Bill 102, which would allow qualified trade associations for motor vehicle dealers to bring declaratory and injunctive actions against manufacturers on behalf of dealers. Senator Presley and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association said the bill would consolidate similar disputes into one action, reduce costs, and help smaller dealers avoid retaliation or uneven litigation. Questions focused on standing, the limited remedies, and whether the bill would affect nontraditional sales models. Technical amendments were adopted, and SB 102 was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 521, concerning banks’ continued use of a non-surviving bank’s name after mergers or consolidations, drew the most debate. Senator Boudreau and former Senator Fred Mills said the bill would preserve community-bank identity while following FDIC guidance on clear disclosure and consumer notice. Several members raised concerns about codifying federal guidance, future changes to federal rules, and whether the bill should instead set a fixed transition period; an amendment to limit use of the old name to 24 months was adopted after discussion. Another proposed amendment tying the bill to 1998 FDIC branch-name guidance failed on a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, was then reported favorably. The committee also advanced House Bill 387, which narrows the scope of incidental engineering work by architects and clarifies the state fire marshal’s authority to review plans under both architecture and engineering laws, and House Bill 1228, which updates hearing-aid dealer licensing and consumer-protection rules, including testing periods, cooling-off rights, and refund/cancellation procedures. Both bills were reported favorably with technical amendments. The transcript then shifted to additional measures, including House Bill 975 on Public Service Commission reconstitution and several Senate bills by Senator Abraham on self-storage facilities and contractor licensing, but the provided text cuts off before those items are fully concluded.

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• It protects their rates from being increased due to commercial activity.
• If they violate health code, they can be shut down. Absolutely, Mr. President.
• But can you tell me where commercial geothermal production is made?
• If they want to commercialize that, that's up to them.
• Madam President and Senator, can you get a CDL license, a commercial driver's license?

Keywords: 996, all

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• It's a standardized financial report prepared in accordance with the Uniform Accounting System Manual
• So my intent was, regardless of your zip code, regardless of your level of education, regardless of anything

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 1221, the Department of Financial Services agency package, was presented as a streamlining and modernization bill covering the My Safe Florida Home Program, unclaimed property, and the state’s new PALM accounting system. Two amendments were adopted: one restoring the current $15 million cap DFS may retain in the unclaimed property trust fund and another making conforming changes to replace references to FLAIR with PALM. The bill was supported by public witnesses and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then heard HB 1291, dealing with the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA). The sponsor explained that the bill was intended to address concerns that NICA could fall below actuarially sound funding in the 2027-2028 fiscal year and that current law lacks clear triggers for funding remedies. An amendment was adopted that removed the bill’s fiscal impact and preserved a $20 million reserve. NICA representatives spoke in support, and the amended bill was reported favorably by unanimous vote. Finally, the committee took up CSHB 1329, which would modernize local government budget transparency by requiring budgets to be posted 14 days before hearings, retained online for five years, and made searchable and accessible, while also requiring a 10% budget-cutting exercise before adoption. Local government groups and the CFO’s office discussed costs and suggested that the EDR portal may be a better centralized way to present the data, especially for smaller jurisdictions. Members generally supported the transparency goal but raised concerns about implementation costs; the sponsor said the bill was still being refined. The bill was reported favorably on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no for now. The meeting then adjourned after the chair noted submission of the FY 2026-27 budget recommendation.

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• 26:29.279><c> hemp</c> bill is about commercializing hemp bill is about commercializing hemp products
• </c> would set up a framework for commercial would set up a framework for commercial legalization<01:
• </c> it's an even chance that commercial it's an even chance that commercial legalization<01:09:35.600
• </c> Revised Statutes and the Penal Code. Revised Statutes and the Penal Code.
• </c> happening now before commercialization. happening now before commercialization.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 888, which would bar operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement unless the user consents or police obtain a warrant. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments and Judiciary submitted written support. Several individuals also submitted written support. The committee recommended passage with amendments clarifying that the Office of Consumer Protection may enforce violations and adopting Judiciary’s recommended changes, while also deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among members present, with one senator excused. The committee then took up SB 2777 on insurance disclosures. The bill would require authorized insurers to disclose claim-handling data to consumers, including claims open at the start of a period, closed with payment, closed without payment, and open at the end of the period. The committee described amendments to clarify the bill, remove a requirement for the DCCA insurance division to handle publication, and defer the effective date to July 1, 2050. The measure was passed with amendments and the recommendation was adopted, with one member voting no and another excused. In a joint Commerce and Consumer Protection/Judiciary hearing on SP2738 relating to tax haven abuse, the Department of Taxation offered comments and the Tax Foundation testified in opposition, arguing the state should rely on IRS audits and existing worldwide reporting rules rather than create a separate state approach. Other written testimony was noted in both support and opposition. The committees recommended passage with amendments adopting Taxation’s technical changes and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050; the recommendation was adopted, with one senator noting reservations. The joint hearing then moved to health-related bills, including SB 2690 on primary care spending, SB 3103 on energy assistance, SB 3137 on Department of Health authority over food, drugs, and cosmetics, SB 3164 on child welfare service organizations, and SB 3206 on cannabinoids. SB 2690 drew strong support from physicians and advocates who said it would address primary care shortages, especially on neighbor islands, while HMSA and others warned a fixed spending percentage could raise costs and suggested a working group. SB 3164 drew support from child welfare providers and opposition from the Attorney General over indemnification language, and SB 3206 drew mixed testimony: state agencies raised federal-law and vagueness concerns, while hemp and cannabis advocates and some farmers supported the measure and urged broader legalization or amendments.

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• </c><00:27:12.480><c> in</c> made changes to their zoning codes in made changes to their zoning codes
• ><c> valuable</c> Commercial properties are less valuable Commercial properties are less valuable when
• Um, this about a strong tax code.
• Thank you. for a fair tax code that funds the for a fair tax code that funds the public<01:23:52.960>
• </c><01:27:02.120><c> to</c> precedent by using the tax code to precedent by using the tax code to enforce

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

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• HB 2443, commercial driver licensing English proficiency — Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
• HB 2279, commercial rubber outfitters limited liability.
• This will cause confusion for commercial drivers that are already scarce, as well as confusion for law
• This bill is strictly about the law governing commercial driver's license, particularly non-domiciled
• . ...and potentially could place a lien on somebody's property under the Arizona Civil Code.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• coming forward and asking for authority to raise fees for any activities within an entire division of code
• Part of that regulatory development process, we have requirements under the Health and Safety Code that
• The other regulation that we have where we have some fees is the commercial harbor craft regulation.
• For conducting the community protection rulemaking per the code.
• This includes things like zero-emission locomotives, commercial harbor craft, and others.

Keywords: 988, house, all