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• <00:13:04.800> It's up asking the similar material. It's up asking the similar material.
• What happens if we don't get the expansion and we can't take those materials, or the materials markets
• What happens if we don't get the expansion and we can't take those materials, or the materials markets
• Thank you very much, Nate. >> Thank you. >> Appreciate that. materials because they contain um, materials
• landfilled<01:28:31.840> and materials are being landfilled and materials are being landfilled

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• We're going to factor that additional cost in due to the purchase of materials 5 years down the road
• We're going to factor that additional cost in due to the purchase of materials 5 years down the road
• I would say, you know, a lot of that has gone to help us keep pace with the increased cost of materials
• <01:17:47.880> is the the state, hazardous material is the the state, hazardous material is
• <01:18:57.160> a 10,000 carloads of hazardous material a 10,000 carloads of hazardous material

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• and I fought over a service that would have cost them $10,000 to contract with a teacher for the visually
• They were not trained how to accommodate his materials. I had to hire an expert witness.
• I serve on a national board with our expert witness for visual impairment.
• burden of proof, they would have had all the records of why my son did not need a teacher for the visually

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• So materials, presentations, they are all there, recordings of each of the meetings.
• I really appreciate the visual on that slide.
• So if you look at the materials online, there are a couple of things that will help.
• They might range from $15 to $40 to pay for the materials.
• They might range from $15 to $40 to pay for the materials.

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• I spent 583 days with my beautiful daughter, and these are some of the pictures just for a visual component
• But I do have some material concerns. I’ll support you today, but I do have material concerns.

Summary: The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills, most of them focused on drowning prevention and public safety. SB 428, by Senator Yarborough, would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA representatives emphasized Florida’s high drowning rates, especially among very young children, and argued that swim lessons can significantly reduce risk. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit the funding allocation as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 606, by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing practices to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer requires home birth providers to maintain proof of compliance. A parent who lost a child to drowning and Senator Berman spoke in strong support, stressing that the bill would educate new parents at a critical time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. SB 162, by Senator Davis, would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively low-cost and already used in many facilities, while several witnesses supported the bill as a worker-safety measure. Other senators raised concerns about the lack of data, possible rural hospital impacts, and whether the mandate could add costs without clear evidence of harm. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 340, by Senator Harrell, requiring nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, after amending the bill to shift the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves. Testimony from a trafficking survivor and nursing advocates supported the measure, and it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; chiropractic industry representatives supported the change, and the bill was reported favorably.

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• capabilities to include boat teams that patrol hundreds of river miles, drones with infrared and visual
• pounds, but we weigh you and you're at 140,000 pounds in a truck that's unsafe hauling hazardous materials
• pounds, but we weigh you and you're at 140,000 pounds in a truck that's unsafe ha hauling hazardous materials

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration. Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings. Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.

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• They have a lower visual profile than a typical vehicle.
• monthly to monitor and track all of the performance indicators in our industry when it comes to material
• supply, material costs, bid prices, the number of contractors bidding on our projects.

Summary: The Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 88, which would allow local governments to authorize utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed county roads and municipal streets, with limits on who may operate them and where they may travel. An amendment from Sen. Wright was adopted to require minimum motor vehicle insurance, keep a registration certificate in the vehicle, and delay the effective date to January 1, 2026 for implementation. The bill drew mixed testimony: supporters said it would create a safe, locally controlled path for UTV use and reflect how the vehicles are already being used, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Florida Justice Association argued UTVs are designed for off-road use and lack the safety features needed for public roads. After debate, the committee reported CS/SB 88 favorably, with Sen. Davis voting no and several members expressing support while noting safety concerns for future work. The committee then heard SB 274, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orlando as Harris Rosen Way in honor of the late hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. Sen. Arrington described Rosen’s business success and extensive charitable work in Central Florida, and the bill received supportive comments from committee members and a representative from UCF. The committee voted the bill favorably without opposition. The final item was a discussion on transportation workforce issues led by FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, with remarks from Florida Transportation Builders Association president Dan Hurtado. Perdue said Florida’s growing transportation needs, an aging workforce, and projected retirements require a broader workforce strategy, including a proposed Transportation Academy, craft and trade programs, learning labs, and a transportation research institute. He said FDOT has already reduced vacancies through recruit-and-retain efforts and hiring events, but still needs more skilled workers. Hurtado said FTBA supports expanding workforce development efforts and noted the industry’s own Florida Connect Academy. No vote was taken on the workforce discussion, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.

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• The transmission inspection program is every year a visual inspection happens and then on wood pulls
• So the materials out with the resources that they come in the system, we're at this time as as they get
• So our timeline, as I stated before, I basically started designs in 2022 designs completed and materials
• structures to be replaced and systematically we look to do anywhere from 8 to 10 a year based on the material
• good portion 2023 we needed to acquire Mateer because the lead times on a lot of our equipment and materials

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• Yes, that's child sex abuse material. So illicit material on the internet.
• The data and the information, the quality of the data, the reference material...
• Conversation, the data and the information, the quality of the data, the reference material around it
• So I mentioned, for example, child safety, so the CSAM, the child sex abuse material, and making sure
• I believe I spoke to that earlier, but that's essentially ensuring that all AI-generated audio-visual

Summary: The subcommittee met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in Florida government. Panelists from Worldwide Technology, OpenAI, the James Madison Institute, and the Florida Digital Service described AI as a tool to improve efficiency, constituent services, fraud detection, translation, HR workflows, public safety, and regulatory review, while emphasizing that AI should supplement rather than replace workers. They also stressed the importance of data readiness, workforce training, governance, and having existing technology systems and policies in place before broader deployment. Members asked about public records concerns, vendor vetting, model integrity, and how to balance innovation with privacy and security. Chief Schoonover said agencies are already using or exploring AI in areas such as Medicaid analysis, environmental data, emergency management, tax forms, and child support, and noted that the Digital Service publishes prohibited vendor and application lists. OpenAI discussed its red teaming, safety evaluations, privacy controls, and government products such as ChatGPT Gov, and said it does not train on personal data or target users with ads. The committee also discussed concrete examples of efficiency gains, including reduced call times, faster translation turnaround, and streamlined HR classification work, as well as concerns about job disruption and constituent access. In closing, members raised data center infrastructure and energy needs, with panelists noting that AI depends on substantial compute, power, cooling, and utility capacity. The chair concluded by encouraging continued dialogue and noting that future AI legislation should be targeted to specific problems rather than overly broad.

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• and bombarded by negativity on a global scale, when school shootings continue to occur, and when visuals
• from the Emergency Management Committee; AB 532, Ransom, from the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer honoring Pope Francis, and then proceeded through routine motions, guest introductions, and floor business. Members welcomed several groups, including youth art contest winners, local city officials for Cal Cities Week, emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 youth heroes, a school group from Northridge Community School, and Sheriff Michael Johnson. The body also handled procedural actions such as re-referring bills, withdrawing AB 16 from Appropriations because it was no longer fiscal, and allowing committees to notice bills pending re-referral. On the floor, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 44, proclaiming April 20–26 as California Cities Week, was adopted by voice vote after opening the roll for co-authors. The Assembly then passed several bills, including AB 793 on dog dangerousness proceedings and AB 533 reauthorizing health care districts’ use of design-build for health facility construction, both by unanimous roll call. AB 764, which would add mute swans to the list of exotic non-game birds that can be legally managed, also passed unanimously. House Resolution 32, recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, drew extensive remarks from multiple members about the historical tragedy and the Cambodian American community; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, followed by a moment of silence. The consent calendar was then taken up and adopted 69-0, including AB 369 and a series of other bills and resolutions. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Officer Paul Philip Jordan, a longtime LAPD officer who served the Hollywood community, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.

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• capabilities to include boat teams that patrol hundreds of river miles, drones with infrared and visual
• we weigh you, and you're... ...and at 140,000 pounds in a truck that's unsafe, hauling hazardous materials

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• representations of sounds and are visual representations of sounds and that<01:09:10.000> when
• But the program goes a lot further than just these materials.
• Using the materials that I brought and the skills we practiced, she talked and read patiently to him,
• Using the materials<01:18:52.600> that<01:18:52.760> I<01:18:52.840> brought<01:
• Just like a warning on it, CSAM is child sexual abuse material. Thank you so much.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• Also, we received another visual, and I was told in preparing for today's bills that another visual is
• Is it material? And then, you know, you said millions of dollars in property.
• Yeah, we use a lot of expensive materials, you know.
• Specialty products, valves, you know, raw materials, stuff like that.
• Do y'all have remote units, or is it all a big facility that you treat the materials in?

Bills: HB48, HB49, HB 1169, HB1971, HB2584, HB2663, HB2890, HB48, HB49

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• Related to a federal rule change stemming from the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
• Well, it would appear from observation that that material is nearly everywhere surrounding that property
• as it pertains to budget matters out of respect for your time, I would refer you to our handout material
• takes it out. it out and scatters it out, but there are some actual holding places like you would visualize
• Three more exceptional items, our materials lab or MATLAB facilities. we've outgrown our space and this

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• not limited to establishing requirements related to filament diameter, color, and the inclusion of visual
• cues to prevent non-targeted entanglement, prohibiting the use of net material designed for bird work
• not limited to establishing requirements related to filament diameter, color, and the inclusion of visual
• cues to prevent non-targeted entanglement, prohibiting the use of net material designed for bird work
• designed for bird work and material designed for bird work and allowing<00:41:16.359> the<00:

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Summary: The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted. The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation. No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.

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• Welcome to the Radioactive Hazardous Materials Interim Committee. of the Legislature.
• So why don't we have the gentlemen who's mixing our audio-visual introduce yourself because we'll be
• They consist of ash and flue gas desulfurization material.
• Cover material is measured, which the mine actively does as they place topsoil or top dressing material
• on top of the backfill material, and then ensuring that we can...

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• These BIPVs, however, function entirely like a regular solar panel roofing material.
• Like with other roofing materials, this can... Confusion is causing real delays.
• It says roofing contractors... ...roofing material as long as they don't touch the electrical side.
• Jeff, do you mind explaining the visual aids? Yeah, can you pull those up again, Jeffrey?
• Can you all give me supporting material on that?

Bills: SB383, SB1012, SB1181, SB1705, SB2075, SB2221, SB2586, SB2864, SB2994

Keywords: SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service

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• They also suggested that trainers be knowledgeable about the material, be engaging, and also that they
• significant travel across the state because we have found that meeting with employers in person, visually
• They also suggested that trainers be knowledgeable about the material, be engaging, and also that they
• They also suggested that trainers be knowledgeable about the material, be engaging, and also that they
• seeing the facilities helps visually seeing the facilities helps with<01:53:16.320> compliance.

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• The materials required to send out this much mail could cost counties millions of dollars collectively
• Well, we passed. photo ID, and the apocalypse did not materialize.
• with the exception of limited terms, identification issued to temporary visitors there is no clear visual
• So a useful way to visualize the difference between on-cycle and off-cycle elections is to imagine a.
• If the sidewalk is torn up and you're visually impaired it doesn't mean you'll easily access it.

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• What was the visual damage that you observed? What were any incidents that occurred?
• It authorizes the use of additional surface materials on SunTrail facilities and allows FDOT to consider
• It authorizes the use of additional surface materials on Sun Trail facilities and allows F.D.D. to Thank
• you. is the use of additional surface materials on SunTrail facilities and allows FDOT to consider sponsorship

Summary: The Transportation Committee met with a quorum and first took up SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. Senator Harrell described the bill as creating a framework for vertiports and eVTOL operations, including DOT oversight, vertiport licensing, preemption of local design and operational regulation, and limited liability protections. An amendment was adopted that removed the bill’s sales tax exemptions and narrowed the sovereign immunity language so it would apply only to vertiports co-located at airports, aligning the bill more closely with the House companion. Supporters from eVTOL companies praised Florida’s leadership and the regulatory clarity, while the Florida Justice Association urged caution about extending immunity to unproven entities. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee next considered SB 260 on storage and cleanup of electric vehicles after crashes. An amendment narrowed the bill to EVs with visible battery or battery-compartment damage or saltwater submersion, clarified that the fee applies to storage rather than towing, and tied the proposal to existing fire marshal rules requiring damaged EVs to be stored away from structures. Insurance and rental-car industry representatives supported the narrowed approach but asked for more data reporting, clearer limits on cleanup language, and safeguards against overcharging or cost shifting. The bill was debated as a response to the space and safety burdens placed on tow operators, and it was reported favorably after amendment. The committee also approved SB 1352, which creates a secure online portal for license plate seizure/confiscation processing, allows disabled veterans to retain their DV plate alphanumeric designation, authorizes immediate issuance of DV plates by tax collectors, bans license plate covers/overlays that obscure plates, and routes online driver license/ID renewals to the customer’s county tax collector with service fees remitted accordingly. SB 1370 was reported favorably as well; it closes a loophole so drivers who never had a license can still be treated similarly to suspended-license offenders for habitual traffic offender purposes after repeated offenses. Finally, the committee considered SB 1220, FDOT’s transportation package, which included updates to trail prioritization, SunTrail materials and sponsorships, seaport and airport resilience planning, drone delivery and personnel delivery device provisions, LiDAR coordination, turnpike toll programming changes, and felony penalties for damaging autonomous vehicles. An amendment removed some provisions, including digital driver license authorization and the rapid rail transit compact, and added advanced air mobility corridor language and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel revenue impacts; after support from several stakeholders, the committee reported the bill favorably and adjourned.