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• So we need to definitely get this passed.
• I'll move a do pass whenever you're ready, Madam Chair.
• They can pass a background check.
• We will get it passed out.
• Excuse me, do pass as amended. Thank you, Representative McQueen. It's a do pass motion as amended.

Bills: SB38 , SB17 , SB41 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• It is a very limited opportunity, often one chance to pass this test. ...which is very difficult to pass
• And if you don't pass the test, then you don't get another opportunity.
• The bill has passed subject to signatures. We now have Senate Bill 5820 before us.
• The bill is passed subject to signatures. We have Senate Bill 6132 before us.
• The bill is passed subject to signatures. The bill is passed subject to signatures.

Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several land use and infrastructure bills. SB 5633 on subdivision of land drew the most discussion: staff described a broad rewrite that would move many subdivision decisions from legislative bodies to administrative personnel, limit or eliminate public hearings for preliminary plats, require notice to nearby landowners, set completeness and 100-day decision timelines, and streamline concurrent review of related permits. Builders, Realtors, and some cities supported the bill as a long-overdue modernization that could reduce delays and housing costs, while county and city representatives raised concerns about eliminating public hearings, implementation details, and local accountability. The committee also heard SB 6274 on street standards and frontage improvements, which would require jurisdictions to identify infrastructure barriers to infill and middle housing and periodically review street and frontage standards; supporters said frontage mandates can make housing infeasible, while local government witnesses warned about conflicts with safety, ADA, and transportation goals. SB 6309 on high-capacity transit permits would let Sound Transit apply for permits before acquiring property and before some land use decisions, and would allow certain development agreements and subdivision exemptions to speed transit delivery; Sound Transit and city representatives supported it, and the committee waived the five-day notice rule to hear it. The committee also took testimony on SB 6279, which would incorporate the wildland-urban interface code into the state building code after statewide wildfire maps are completed and require state and local coordination on defensible space and local amendments. Supporters framed it as needed wildfire resilience planning, while opponents from counties, builders, environmental groups, and local officials argued the bill was premature, too rigid, and potentially inconsistent with environmental laws, local conditions, and insurance realities; several asked for more local flexibility, clearer map processes, and changes to the timing and scope of adoption. SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the period during which local health jurisdiction staff may inspect on-site wastewater systems under supervision before certification; public health officials supported it as a workforce and training fix, saying the current timeline is too short and costly. The committee also heard SB 5903, SB 6016, SB 5820, SB 6132, and SB 6189 in executive session, adopted substitutes on some bills, and advanced SB 6016, SB 5820, SB 6132, and SB 6189 out of committee by due-pass votes, with SB 6016 receiving a substitute and a member noting support but remaining concerns.

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• It is an opportunity Minnesota should not allow to pass by.
• But I just want to acknowledge that one of the main things that was passed in 2023-24 was linking the
• But I just want to acknowledge that one of the main things that was passed in 2023-24 was linking the
• But I just want to acknowledge that one of the main things that was passed in 2023-24 was linking the
• We should pass this today. Or if we're going to lay it over, let's lay it over.

Bills: HF3490 , HF4040

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• Attempts at a mental inquest warrant had failed because he had never threatened himself or someone else
• Tims on we're talking about how to pass Tims on we're talking about how to balance<00:37:30.880><c>
• In House Bill 485, as amended by House Committee Substitute, one passes with favorable expression.
• </c><01:03:07.359><c> I</c> one passes with favorable expression.
• I one passes with favorable expression.

Committee: House Health Services

Keywords: 00:00:06 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:23 - Review of Referred Administrative Regulations 00:02:00 - Discussion of 26RS HB 485 01:00:40 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 485 01:03:25 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• The state fails to uphold the 2004 VLF swap agreement. It is more than a breach...
• The state fails to uphold the 2004 VLF swap agreement. It is more than a breach of public trust.
• Please don't let us pass you by. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Good afternoon.
• Please don't let us pass you by. Thank you. Thank you. Good afternoon.
• To the extent that measure passes, that would add some additional positions that we would need funding

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We had a short timeline to prepare the multi-year plan because the climate bond passed in November.
• date; obviously, much more work to be done, but I'm grateful for the conversation, and I think I'll pass
• They've tried the stick, and the stick has completely failed in my community.
• We're obviously not suggesting implementing new laws that have been passed, but for you to consider:
• It also fails to meet operational requirements, lacking essential fire alarms and sprinkler systems.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And if they take that exam and pass it, they’re licensed.
• Nurse practitioner need to pass a national exam.
• They pass and must take and pass that NCLEX exam.
• I share the concerns of a lot of colleagues around the exam pass rates, and especially the exam pass
• I share the concerns of a lot of colleagues around the exam pass rates, and especially the exam pass

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Nurse practitioner need to pass a national exam.
• They must take and pass that NCLEX exam.
• Because without passing that exam, you can't work as an RN.
• I share the concerns of a lot of colleagues around the exam pass rates and especially the exam pass rates
• I share the concerns of a lot of colleagues around the exam pass rates, and especially the exam pass

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• However, if passed, HB 234 will be passed. 32 would block opportunities for immigrant students, limit
• I wonder if by proposing and passing passing bills like this.
• To get this benefit if this bill were to pass.
• Shortly after California... passed AB 540.
• We led the way in passing the DREAM Act.

Bills: HB232

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• In fact, it had support against the bill from the DFL when it passed off the floor, and we can't get
• through ways because the ways and pass through ways because the uh<00:28:22.600><c> technical</c><00
• There's more things for us to fix, and I am committed because I can't pass this bill, but I might be
• able to pass other bills that help fix the House file two from a couple years ago, only if I have DFL
• There's more things for us to fix, and I am committed because I can't pass this bill, but I might be

Bills: HF11

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement

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• And based on my research, I would have gone to FIU or FSU because FIU has a high passing score for the
• And knowing now that we are in politics, we're passing laws, we're deciding on the fate of people, so
• AP is something that they can take an AP course and it's on their high school transcript; if they fail
• If they fail a dual enrollment course, it's on their college transcript forever.
• If they fail a dual enrollment course, it's on their college transcript forever.

Summary: The subcommittee began with an informal “college day” exercise in which members described what careers and colleges they would choose if starting over, often citing factors such as program reputation, location, cost, graduation rates, employment outcomes, and family or personal interests. Members mentioned a range of possible paths including law, aviation, education, construction management, psychology, social work, criminal justice, nursing, intelligence studies, and the arts. Several also highlighted the value of historically Black colleges and universities, dual enrollment, and career/technical education. The chair used the exercise to frame the meeting’s broader focus on Florida’s higher education pathways and student outcomes. Dr. Kathleen Plinsky of Valencia College then gave an overview of the Florida College System and Valencia’s role in it, emphasizing Florida’s statewide articulation and transfer framework, open-access mission, affordability, and workforce alignment. She described Valencia’s record enrollment, high retention, large share of first-generation and working students, and partnerships such as Direct Connect to UCF, Osceola Prosper, and Open Door grants for short-term training. Members asked about guaranteed transfer, apprenticeships, enrollment trends, student demographics, out-of-state residency, county scholarship costs, dual enrollment outcomes, and barriers to expanding career dual enrollment. Dr. Plinsky said the system supports transfer and acceleration well, but funding constraints limit growth in some areas; she also noted that dual enrollment participation is high and that Valencia’s affordability and student support efforts have driven recent enrollment gains. Dr. Jim Clark of Florida State University followed with an overview of the State University System, describing its governance, performance-based funding, low tuition, and strong graduation and research outcomes. He highlighted FSU’s enrollment, research profile, transfer student success, FSU Health, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, partnerships with K-12 schools and Tallahassee State College, and efforts to expand nursing and medical education to address workforce shortages. After the presentations, the committee heard from a panel on student acceleration and mobility: Shannon Mercer of the Department of Education explained the Office of Articulation, the statewide course numbering system, FASTER records, the 2+2 transfer model, specialized AA transfer degrees, and credit for industry certifications, military, medical, and law-enforcement training. Panelists from Kaiser University, Florida State University, and Pinellas County Schools described their institutions’ roles in transfer, advising, career pathways, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the portion provided.

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• </c><01:49:39.199><c> to</c> the last one the respondent failed to the last one the respondent failed
• However, I got passed by an e-bike.
• However, I got passed by an e-bike.
• Representative Giasson moves to pass House Bill 1483. Ought to pass has been moved.
• Guys, we're passing...

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• obviously for critical needs specifically around life support systems, which there's a few photos of failed
• :10:25.160><c> of</c> systems which there's a few photos of systems which there's a few photos of failed
• :26.200><c> are</c><00:10:26.280><c> happening</c><00:10:27.320><c> on</c><00:10:27.440><c> a</c> failed
• systems that are happening on a failed systems that are happening on a pretty<00:10:28.200><c> regular

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And before we move on to questions from members, I will say that I failed to make a motion at the beginning
• c> that</c><00:04:58.160><c> I</c><00:04:58.240><c> I</c><00:04:58.320><c> I</c><00:04:58.800><c> failed
• </c><00:04:59.120><c> to</c><00:04:59.600><c> make</c><00:04:59.759><c> a</c> will say that I I I failed
• to make a will say that I I I failed to make a motion<00:05:00.240><c> at</c><00:05:00.479><c> the</

Keywords: 1183, house

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• moved and seconded that proposed substitute House Bill 2200 be reported out of committee with a do pass
• The substitute House Bill 2200 has reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
• , and on to our... ...has been reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation, and on to our
• I move that House Bill 2660 be reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
• The motion to adopt Amendment Wickham 848 passes; it carries. Vice Chair Cortes: Thank you, Mr.

Summary: The House Early Learning & Human Services Committee met in executive session on three bills. House Bill 2200, concerning JLARC review of safety and stability outcomes for DSHS developmental disabilities clients and a DSHS public reporting requirement, was amended with a technical correction (House Amendment 799) and then reported out with a do pass recommendation. Supporters said the substitute shifts from a dashboard to an annual downloadable report, delays the timeline, and asks JLARC to recommend a methodology for future data collection; one member raised concerns about possible stigma and impacts on providers, but the bill passed 9-2. House Bill 2468, which updates DSHS statutory references to reflect agency restructuring and makes related technical changes, was advanced without amendment after the substitute reinstated the Dementia Action Collaborative expiration date and the requirement for two permanent employees to review the no-paid-services caseload. Members described it as a non-substantive cleanup bill to streamline and harmonize agency law. It was reported out unanimously, 11-0. House Bill 2660, authorizing courts to order conditions to keep a child under age five safe in the home after a shelter care hearing, had several proposed amendments withdrawn before action. The remaining amendment, Wickham 848, was adopted; it adds that the conditions must be the least restrictive necessary, reviewed every 30 days, and consistent with state and federal Indian Child Welfare Act requirements. The substitute bill then passed 9-2, with supporters saying it responds to recent critical incidents and opponents noting concerns but acknowledging shared commitment to child safety. The committee then adjourned and noted there would be no meeting the following day.

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• Yes, no, the cost often is passed on to the patient.
• It's that passing this legislation does a couple of things.
• People are going to say, oh, the legislature passed this bill.
• The motion failed.
• The roll call shows 7 ayes, 6 nays, and the motion passed.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• moved and seconded that proposed substitute House Bill 2200 be reported out of committee with a do pass
• moved and seconded that Proposed Substitute House Bill 2200 be reported out of committee with a do pass
• I move that House Bill 2660 be reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
• I move that House Bill 2660 be reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation.
• The motion to adopt Amendment Wickham 848 passes. It carries. Vice Chair Cortes: Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HB2200 , HB2468 , HB2660

Committee: House Early Learning & Human Services

Keywords: developmental disabilities, residential settings, data access, safety, stability, terminology correction, social services, healthcare, regulatory compliance, department reorganization, child welfare, court authority, shelter care, family law, court conditions, 904, all

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• Proposition 2 was a bond measure passed by the voters in 2024 to pay to renovate or build new TK-12 public
• Proposition 2 was a bond measure passed by the voters in 2024 to pay to renovate or build new TK-12 public
• One of my sons experienced dyslexia and failed to learn to read in school.
• One of my sons experienced dyslexia and failed to learn to read in school.
• Since SB 554 passed in 2019, allowing adult learners to enroll in dual enrollment courses, the policy

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on dual enrollment, reading difficulty screeners, special education, school facilities, and Commission on Teacher Credentialing programs. For dual enrollment, the Department of Finance described a $100 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund proposal to expand the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Grant Program, add flexibility for regional occupational centers, support justice-involved youth, prioritize higher-need LEAs, and allow funds for teacher professional development, along with a reduction in required instructional minutes for some dual enrollment students. The LAO recommended rejecting the new funding, saying it did not address a clear implementation barrier, while CDE supported the proposal and suggested reserving $10 million for technical assistance. Members and public commenters largely supported the expansion, with some urging additional technical assistance and broader access, including adult dual enrollment. The committee then discussed the reading difficulty screener proposal, which includes $40 million one-time Proposition 98 General Fund for implementation costs and statutory changes that would delay formal screening until the 91st day for kindergarten and the 46th day for grades 1-2. Finance said the timing was intended to reduce over-identification and align screening with sufficient exposure to instruction; the LAO recommended rejecting the funding and redirecting it to a discretionary block grant. CDE supported the investment but cautioned about the timing restrictions, and several members and public witnesses argued the proposed deadlines were too rigid and could delay early intervention, while others supported the structured timeline as a way to improve accuracy and reduce misidentification. On special education, Finance presented a proposal to increase the statewide base rate to $99 per ADA through a $509 million ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund augmentation, plus COLA and a negative growth adjustment. The LAO said the proposal should be adopted but estimated it could be achieved with less funding; CDE strongly supported the increase, citing rising enrollment and local cost pressures, and district and SELPA representatives described large local funding gaps and growing expenditures. The committee also reviewed school facilities funding under Proposition 2, with Finance and the Office of Public School Construction describing $1.5 billion in proposed bond spending, existing balances for new construction and modernization, and the use of bond authority for natural disaster recovery, including projects related to recent fires. For the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the committee heard about the Student Teacher Stipend Program, the Golden State Teacher Grant, state operations funding for misconduct investigations and SB 848 implementation, and a $250 million proposal to extend the Teacher Residency Grant Program; CTC supported the proposals and highlighted new data systems and technical assistance, while public testimony broadly backed the investments and urged continued or additional funding for teacher recruitment, literacy screening support, and special education.

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• sense of teamwork in developing that autonomy and not just allowing students to be on a campus and fail
• But like... ...just allowing students to be on a campus and fail.
• I move that the proposed substitute receive a due pass recommendation and be sent to the Ways and Means
• I move that the proposed substitute receive a due pass recommendation and be sent to the Ways and Means
• The bill has passed subject to signatures. May we have the gubernatorial appointments before us?

Bills: SB6325 , SGA9302 , SGA9286 , SGA9289 , SGA9290 , SGA9292 , SGA9293 , SGA9309 , SGA9310 , SGA9311 , SGA9312

Committee: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development

Keywords: higher education, student procedures, academic policies, enrollment processes, educational standards, 904, all

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• By your vote, the amendment fails. I don't hear any vote.
• By your vote, the amendment fails again. We're back on the bill, members.
• This far-reaching bill, if passed, would allow any person who impregnates someone else, including an
• One wrote in and said, if passed, this bill would jeopardize IVF, chemotherapy, and abortion access if
• One wrote in and said, if passed, this bill would jeopardize IVF, chemotherapy, and abortion access if

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met to consider one measure, PCS for HB 289, which would amend Florida’s wrongful death statute to allow parents of an unborn child to recover damages for the child’s wrongful death and to include parents in the definition of survivors. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give parents a remedy when a wrongful act, negligence, breach of contract, or breach of warranty causes the loss of an unborn child, while also preserving existing protections for lawful medical care and the mother. Members questioned the bill extensively about the meaning of “survivors,” whether it could reach surrogacy situations, friends or family who assist someone in obtaining abortion care, paternity issues, and whether abusive or unqualified fathers could bring claims. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill is limited to parents, does not authorize suits against the mother or lawful medical providers, and would still require the normal wrongful death procedures, including appointment of a personal representative. He cited Duncan v. Flynn as the case holding that current law does not allow recovery for the death of an unborn child. Representative Gottlieb offered an amendment modeled on criminal-law protections, aimed at expanding explicit immunity for a pregnant woman and for persons providing medical care or abortion-related conduct with consent. Supporters of the amendment said it would better align civil law with criminal protections; opponents argued it was overly broad and could shield unlicensed conduct. The amendment failed on a voice vote. Public testimony was divided, with supporters from pro-life and Catholic organizations backing the bill and some asking to remove the health care exemption, while opponents from ACLU, Equality Florida, Planned Parenthood affiliates, Florida Voice for the Unborn, Voices of Florida, and others warned the bill could chill reproductive health care, increase liability for doctors and hospitals, and invite lawsuits involving surrogates, family members, and abortion-related care. In debate, supporters said the bill simply recognizes the value of unborn children and gives parents a remedy for wrongful loss, while opponents argued it could create unintended consequences in family law, surrogacy, IVF, and medical practice, and could empower abusive partners or rapists. After closing remarks, the committee voted 13 yeas and 3 nays to report PCS for HB 289 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.