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• I do not have that information, and I think it can vary based on supervisor to supervisor, based on the
• Their rates will decrease based on this law. Additional questions.
• They can't just base their decision. Primarily on the cost side, right?
• I do that based on size, right? We're the third largest state.
• So I do it based on size.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, heard an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a Senate resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then proceeded to the special order calendar, with several measures temporarily postponed before debate began on the day’s bills. The Senate passed CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, requiring hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, coordinators, and readiness assessments for children. It also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, which narrows and clarifies confidentiality protections for victims and law enforcement officers who become victims, and CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help local governments obtain cybersecurity services and data-sharing support. The chamber also approved CS/HB 925 on clerks of court, allowing clerks to retain all revenue above annual projections and revising related fee distributions, and CS/HB 679 modernizing trademark registration by moving to the federal classification system and creating an online filing portal. The Senate also passed CS/CS/CS/HB 589 on septic system permits, aligning the bill with Senate language and clarifying liability if construction begins before a permit is issued. CS/HB 679 and the other noncontroversial measures passed unanimously or with broad support, while CS/HB 1113 passed 33-4 and CS/HB 1085 passed 37-0 after amendments. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on land use and clerks of court. The most extensive debate came on the elections bill, CS/CS/HB 991, which would use DHSMV Real ID data to verify citizenship, change candidate-qualifying rules, alter acceptable photo IDs, and revise election administration procedures. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to protect voters who cannot afford citizenship documents, exempt older long-time voters, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, and delay the effective date. The Senate adopted an amendment that retained the citizenship-verification framework and added provisions on candidate disclosures, but the bill remained under debate at the end of the transcript, with senators arguing over voter access, fraud prevention, and the practical impact on students and seniors.

Transcript Highlights:

• Their rates will decrease based on this law. Additional questions.
• I do it based on size.
• I do that based on size, right? We're the third largest state.
• So I do it based on size.
• It wasn't about the game for him. It was all about Christ Jesus.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Minnesota has 135 community-based hockey associations and 30 collegiate hockey teams.
• Tournament and exhibition games will be held in seven cities across Minnesota.
• Uh, Minnesota has 135 community-based hockey associations and 30 collegiate hockey teams.
• Tournament and exhibition games will be held in seven cities across Minnesota.
• This is based on recent previous events.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• skills and her outstanding<00:18:11.280><c> character.
• This is not responsible risk-based regulation.
• our economic base, which is our<04:39:12.080><c> power</c><04:39:12.320><c> base</c><04:39:12.879><c
• Approving this framework gets us into the game.
• Yes, there are gets us into the game.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Faith-based clinics could qualify for this money.
• We actually had a building that we lent to a pregnancy center, which was a Christian-based pregnancy
• be the only place that someone can get healthcare, just like in some of our communities, a school-based
• To make sure we're ahead of the game, we're winning the game.
• We're not losing at the game; we're winning at the game. It's the game they played with us.

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• But if it's gone, we're not in the game because that game is being played by 49 other states.
• at all, you're not in not in the game at all, you're not in the<01:31:48.800><c> game.
• </c> the game. Like, you don't have a shot. the game. Like, you don't have a shot.
• We're game.
• We're game.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It eliminates the passive, inefficient calendar-based rubber stamp sunset process.
• Tell my kids all the time, 'Your feelings are true, but they may not be based in reality.'
• So, we're just short of that skill set, and that would allow another pathway to move forward.
• You got different amounts of money based on when you actually started drawing your retirement.
• This eliminates discriminatory coverage limitations based solely on an epilepsy diagnosis.

Bills: HB2268 , HB3000 , HB3043 , HB3066 , HB3078 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3244 , HB3298 , HB3320 , HB3467 , HB3321 , HB3329 , HB3431 , HB3464 , HB3499 , HB3500 , HB3586 , HB3590 , HB3650 , HB3671 , HB3695 , HB3700 , HB3701 , HB3764 , HB3767 , HB3834 , HB3931 , HB3934 , HB3940 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4294 , HB4302 , HB4317 , HB4324 , HB4359 , HB4426 , HB4427 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB4434 , HJR1077 , SR42 , SR35 , HJR1023 , HB1225 , HB1374 , HB1381 , HB1590 , HB1675 , HB2153

Keywords: HB2268, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, OHCA, appropriation, General Revenue Fund, PACE, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, elderly care, aging Oklahomans, long-term care, Medicaid, health care funding, provider reimbursement, rate increase, low-income seniors, senior services, integrated care, emergency measure, cosmetology, barbering

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• We originally came to the Emerald Coast area because my dad was stationed over at Eglin Air Force Base
• Have you drawn any conclusions based on your four months of exposure? Ms.
• Ross: My conclusions based at this point are that it's a tremendous diamond in the rough.
• I think we have a tremendous military presence with the multiple bases that are very local to UWF.
• Kissel will bring specific skills to this board.

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met to consider a large slate of gubernatorial appointees, with 127 nominees on the agenda. The committee first approved the grouped nominees in Tabs 1 through 54 by unanimous roll call vote after brief public testimony in support of several appointees. The committee then took up individual University of West Florida and Pensacola State College-related nominations, including noting that Dr. Joel Rudman had resigned from the Pensacola State College board before appearing, leaving no action to take on that tab. Several UWF trustees were confirmed after testimony focused on their qualifications and priorities for the university. Paul Bailey emphasized his local ties, legal background, and interest in UWF’s military connections and pre-law program; Rebecca Matthews highlighted her education and public service background, current role as UWF board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Rachel Moyah discussed her education leadership experience, finance role, and positive enrollment and fundraising trends; Ashley Ross described her fundraising and higher education background and stressed workforce, advancement, cyber, and military partnerships; and Christopher Young spoke about his Panhandle roots, business experience, audit and compliance work, and support for military and student opportunity. Each of these nominees was confirmed by roll call and forwarded to the full Senate. The most contentious nomination was Adam Kissel for the UWF Board of Trustees. Kissel described his background in higher education policy, free speech, philanthropy, and federal education work, and said he would focus on free speech, accreditation, military/veteran support, honors programming, and graduation rates. Committee members questioned him closely about prior writings on privatizing public higher education, his views on free speech versus Senate Bill 266, Project 2025, AI in administration, and his fit for UWF. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials and reform views, while opponents, including former UWF leaders, warned he was too ideological and not sufficiently grounded in the university community. After debate, the committee voted 5-4 not to confirm Kissel, so his name will not be forwarded to the full Senate.

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• This bill requires the objective parole guidelines to be based on the seriousness of the offense and
• That was just a number based on venues where this could be an issue.
• That was just a number based on venues where this could be an issue.
• That was just a number based on venues where this could be an issue.
• We want a work environment that also attracts and retains skilled professionals. Mr.

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee took up a full agenda of criminal justice and related bills, beginning with SB 1180 on AI-generated sexual images. Senator Gates explained the bill was prompted by an Escambia County case involving deepfake pornography created from images of teenage girls, and a student victim testified in support. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Members then approved SB 500, creating a Spectrum Alert system and related training for missing children with autism; SB 726, making swatting offenders liable for prosecution, investigation, and restitution costs; and SB 494, which would create a statewide animal abuse database, after extensive support testimony from shelters, law enforcement, and animal welfare advocates. SB 964, revising objective parole guidelines to account for rehabilitation and program participation, also passed after testimony from supporters of parole reform and compassionate release. The committee next approved SB 1344, a juvenile justice cleanup bill with a delete-all amendment that updated truancy, CINS, detention risk assessment, and other juvenile justice provisions. SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding and allowing impoundment of involved vehicles, was reported favorably after limited opposition and support from law enforcement-related groups. SB 1136, increasing penalties for offenses involving minors and clarifying that ignorance of a victim’s age is not a defense, also passed after testimony from law enforcement supporters and two speakers opposed. SB 1660, on prostitution, drew the most extensive public comment: the sponsor said it was intended to distinguish trafficking victims from willing participants and shift penalties toward buyers and facilitators, while survivors, prosecutors, and advocates debated whether the substitute amendment would improperly criminalize prostituted persons; the committee ultimately adopted the substitute and reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 1828, making trespass at large ticketed events and certain secured locations a felony, with discussion focused on crowd control and public safety at major events. SB 1386, increasing penalties for assault and battery on utility workers and adding propane workers through an amendment, passed with broad support. SB 612, closing a loophole so minors who distribute deadly drugs like fentanyl can be charged with murder in certain cases, was reported favorably after testimony from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and opposition from civil liberties groups. SB 814, which would allow firearms on college campuses and at school-sponsored events, drew strong opposition from students and faculty and was reported unfavorably. Finally, the committee began SB 1604 on corrections with a delete-all amendment that addressed filing deadlines for DOC-related claims, execution-method language, tracking devices, involuntary treatment, and parole-related statutory cleanup; the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• made to either attract a broader set of candidates or perhaps just folks with a different type of skill
• It aims to strengthen employer engagement to identify critical skills for the workplace.
• And expand opportunities for work-based learning such as paid internships and apprenticeships.
• I represent Valley Voices, a community-based organization serving Kings County.
• We change our direction, our strategy, based on the success. that we see in the nation.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• UNFORTUNATELY SOME OF THE REFORMS PASSED BASED ON OIR'S ANALYSIS LEFT GAPS IN THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE
• BASED ON THE LIENS AND OTHER PROVISIONS IN THIS AMENDMENT WE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BRING THEM OUT
• IT'S A COMPLICATED TOPIC AND SOMEBODY OF MY SKILLS, ACADEMIC SKILLS ARE PROBABLY NOT THE BEST PERSON
• AMONG FIREFIGHTERS WHEN THEY BECOME TIME TO MODERNIZE AND RECOGNIZE THE FIREFIGHTERS AT WORK WEEK IS BASED

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• There's a based on the spend and there are thresholds that you hit, and it's, you know, cash back, so
• </c><00:29:21.039><c> on</c> we don't have to parse it out based on we don't have to parse it out based
• </c> appropriation for in the last gaming appropriation for in the last gaming commission<01:21:22.800
• </c><01:21:42.719><c> research</c> preeminent problem gaming research preeminent problem gaming research
• It's based on the topics that they bring up and what we will—that would be decided upon.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Clerk, please report House Bill 904, an act relating to gaming.
• </c> relating to gaming. relating to gaming.
• 14.3 points per game and 4.5 rebounds<05:17:20.958><c> per</c><05:17:21.200><c> game</c><05:17:21.920
• The other members of rebounds per game.
• </c> and Gaming and Gaming Corporation,<05:25:26.480><c> Senator</c><05:25:26.878><c> Maize</c><05:25

Bills: HB567 , HB776 , HB2 , HB568 , HB619

Keywords: open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements

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• Devastated families should not be pawns in these political games. With that, I yield.
• Devastated families should not be pawns in these political games. With that, I yield.
• Devastated families should not be pawns in these political games. With that, I yield.
• Devastated families should not be pawns in these political games. With that, I yield.
• It reshaped how we, as a country, talk about gender-based violence and how we treat survivors.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I'm glad that we have a governor who appreciates decisions being based on data and evidence.
• Appreciates decisions being based on data and evidence, and that when we write legislation, I think it's
• terrific when this body bases things on data and evidence, and that is where the foundation of this
• All right, members, you know today is a softball game, right?
• Shope, the pro tem, let me add that there, twice-weekly haircut conflicts with the game, thus he will

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We're looking at energy transitions as opposed to energy additions based on what works for all of our
• <00:47:32.319><c> on</c> based on based on uh<00:47:33.920><c> the</c><00:47:34.240><c> testimony</c>
• Keep basing laws and legislation off of fear. And that has been mentioned time and time again.
• Keep basing laws and legislation off of fear. And that has been mentioned time and time again.
• Shutting down the coal and gas industry is based off of a fear that you cannot prove.

Keywords: 981, all

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• It is based on historical data. Are you saying it's based on historical data?
• Is it based on historical data, or is it just? It was established several years ago.
• It all the hospitals in a uniform and broad-based manner.
• At the same time, the cost of health care, as you know, based upon these, happens.
• Unfortunately, we have a game of votes that matter at the federal level.

Committee: All ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, I want to ask, were you at the game Saturday?
• I see the future as we have to continue to change to meet the customer base.
• I think based on her previous... ...have enough time to dig really deep.
• And I am just not comfortable based on all that happened with Hope Florida.
• And I am just not comfortable based on all that happened with Hope Florida.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear confirmation testimony for a large slate of university and state college trustees. Most of the discussion centered on the nominees’ backgrounds, ties to their institutions, and priorities such as student success, workforce development, financial sustainability, research growth, housing, and maintaining or improving university rankings. Several University of Florida trustees emphasized campus improvements, “One UF” integration, institutional neutrality, and ambitions to move UF into the top tier nationally. Other nominees highlighted goals for Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, UCF, Florida State, Florida Poly, the Florida Prepaid College Board, and several state colleges, with recurring themes of affordability, economic mobility, cybersecurity, and keeping Florida students in-state for college and careers. Public testimony was heard on the Florida A&M appointment, where Elijah Hooks spoke in opposition to the current administration and described his expulsion, arrest, and trespass from the university after protesting the selection of President Marva Johnson. During questioning of FAU nominee Tina Vidal-Duart, senators asked about her prior service on the Hope Florida Foundation board and about reports concerning CDR Health’s contracting practices; she said she was not aware of the foundation issues at the time and noted that CDR’s state contract was a flat daily rate, so subcontractor pricing affected only the company’s internal margins. Other nominees received little or no questioning. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to confirm all nominees except Tina Vidal-Duart separately. Senator Bracy Davis requested the separate vote and opposed her confirmation, citing concerns related to her Hope Florida Foundation board service. Despite that objection, the committee ultimately voted to report Vidal-Duart favorably as well. The committee also noted that one University of West Florida nominee would be taken up at a later hearing because he was unable to attend.

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• :56.080><c> issues</c><00:06:56.560><c> that</c><00:06:57.000><c> they</c><00:06:57.760><c> um</c> based
• on some of the issues that they um based on some of the issues that they um they<00:06:59.560><c> they
• I then moved to a district that had traditionally served Fort Ord military base before it had closed.
• to implement disciplinary literacy to implement disciplinary literacy skills. skills. skills.
• as an English teacher skills as an English teacher and<01:19:08.320><c> I</c><01:19:08.480><c> feel<

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 234 by Senator Presley concerns postsecondary education institutions and requires letter-based
• Members, House Bill 294 is based on a very simple principle, foundational to our Constitution and to
• Based on what I believe I heard you say, this offense would be more...
• Based on what I believe I heard you say, this offense would be more punitive. The obscenity?
• I mean, I'm going to say no based on what I know of this. Okay. No. All right. Thank you. Rep.

Bills: HR115 , HR116 , HR117 , HR118 , HR112 , HR113 , HR114 , HCR51 , HCR52 , SCR18 , SCR20 , SB14 , SB76 , SB118 , SB142 , SB156 , SB170 , SB197 , SB234 , SB258 , SB287 , SB288 , SB313 , SB315 , SB393 , SB396 , SB426 , SB427 , HCR7 , HB76 , HB84 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB457 , HB475 , HB477 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB766 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB866 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HCR6 , HCR19 , HCR10 , HR74 , HCR26 , HCR35 , HB98 , HB108 , HB131 , HB151 , HB161 , HB288 , HB294 , HB305 , HB310 , HB320 , HB336 , HB380 , HB392 , HB403 , HB420 , HB459 , HB476 , HB540 , HB615 , HB631 , HB637 , HB648 , HB665 , HB682 , HB789 , HB813 , HB815 , HB835 , HB870 , HB905 , HB915 , HB933 , HB938 , HB987 , HB1040 , HB51 , HB82 , HB143 , HB145 , HB160 , HB180 , HB192 , HB393 , HB430 , HB445 , HB506 , HB515 , HB521 , HB565 , HB590 , HB614 , HB638 , HB670 , HB672 , HB685 , HB692 , HB752 , HB773 , HB781 , HB799 , HB860 , HB874 , HB887 , HB917 , HB937 , HB956 , HB965 , HB972 , HB977 , HB982 , HB1006 , HB1010 , HB1044 , HB1072 , HB1088 , HB1179 , HB1200 , HB81 , HB400 , HB154 , HB410 , HB463 , HB827 , HB868 , HB952 , HB953 , HB140 , HB750 , HB911 , HB52 , HB961 , HB399 , HB401 , HB901 , HB9 , HB58 , HB193 , HB284 , HB570 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB733

Keywords: Kappa Alpha Psi, fraternity, Louisiana, commemoration, community engagement, recognition, state championship, basketball, sports achievement, school commendation, commendation, athletics, team sports, youth, community recognition, water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by guest minister Reginald Tate, and adopted the journal and several leave requests. The chamber received Senate messages, including concurrence in HCR 44 and Senate adoption of SCRs 19 and 26, and referred a number of Senate resolutions and bills to committee. It also reported and adopted several House resolutions honoring individuals, schools, and organizations, including H.R. 112, 113, 114, and 52, and referred HCR 51 to Appropriations for a study of assessor and clerk compensation. The House then processed many bills on second and third reading, with numerous measures reported favorably or amended and advanced without objection. Topics included criminal justice and public safety (including hit-and-run as a crime of violence, video voyeurism, intentional exposure to HIV, bail conditions for human trafficking defendants, and post-conviction custody rules), health and insurance matters (AI disclosure in health care, hearing aid coverage, anti-cancer medication parity, pharmacy benefit managers, Medicaid/SNAP integrity, and rare cancer treatments), education and governance (special education due process, school funding, campaign finance, public records, and legislative website transparency), and natural resources and transportation items. Several bills were substituted or renumbered, and many were engrossed and passed to third reading. Two floor debates drew extended discussion. HCR 15, urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act and require voter identification in federal elections, passed 65-32 after questions about voter roll purges and documentation requirements. HCR 14, supporting federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, prompted extensive debate over federal education funding, Title I, special education, student loans, land-grant institutions, desegregation oversight, and whether federal functions could be shifted to other agencies; it was adopted 59-28 with 23 coauthors. Later, HB 108, barring persons convicted of violent crimes or sex offenses from jury service, passed 68-32 after debate over jury pool size, second chances, and whether the bill would apply to civil and criminal trials. The House also passed HB 98 on penalties for unlawful release of victim information, HB 131 on custody pending appeal, HB 161 on bail conditions for human trafficking defendants, and HB 288 requiring “miscarriage” to appear alongside “spontaneous abortion” in medical records and billing.