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• We're going to start with our first agenda item on our 9:30 hearing: HB 48, relating to coffee labeling
• It clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown in the state.
• wage and hour law by excluding individuals who are primarily engaged in the range production of labeling
• and advertising requirements labeling and advertising requirements for<00:17:25.799> coffee<00
• <02:22:10.720> andless use on pests not on the label andless use on pests not on the label

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Labeling these materials as pornographic does not change their constitutional status.
• [snorts] Labeling these residents.
• What this bill does is label all depictions of sex as pornographic when it simply isn't.
• What this bill does is label all depictions of sex as pornographic when it simply isn't.
• What this bill does is label all depictions of sex as pornographic when it simply isn't.

Bills: HB0066, HJ0005, HB0010

Keywords: administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, state agencies, regulatory interpretation, statutory interpretation, separation of powers, individual liberty, administrative procedure, agency action, Wyoming Supreme Court, district court review, oil and gas inspector, regulatory challenge, anti-deference, law enforcement, memorial, Patrolman Rosa

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• allocated monies for any project labeled allocated monies for any project labeled as<00:44:45.599
• <00:45:26.079> Health have programs or projects labeled Health have programs or projects labeled
• So, basically, how we label that as any disadvantaged communities.
• that as that's kind of labeled that as that's kind of labeled environmental<00:55:33.960> justice
• says we cannot work on anything labeled says we cannot work on anything labeled civil rights<00:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:54:09.760> And<01:54:10.400> we certain labeling requirements.
• And we certain labeling requirements.
• So, um, I'm not sure that's something that needs to be labeled or anything, but it is something that,
• They have to label everything in case there needs to be tracking back to them.
• They have to<02:04:13.760> label to label to label everything<02:04:15.840> in<02:04:16.080

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Additionally, the electronic shelf labels—I know there's a lot of concern about what these labels actually
• do—but we think that the provision on these labels would be an issue.
• We are the country's leading manufacturer and seller of electronic shelf labels, as many of you have
• Leading manufacturer and seller of electronic shelf labels, as many of you have heard about today.
• Regarding the electronic, the ESLs, the electronic shelf labels, I was told that the businesses would

Keywords: 1146, all

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• and we have all of these opportunities, and they have to come to us because a lot of times they're labeled
• and we have all of these opportunities, and they have to come to us because a lot of times they're labeled
• <00:31:52.519> they're us because a lot of times they're us because a lot of times they're labeled
• misinformation<00:31:53.919> so<00:31:54.080> we<00:31:54.240> don't labeled
• as misinformation so we don't labeled as misinformation so we don't actually<00:31:54.760> get

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Bisphenol A, or BPA, is one of the best known toxic chemicals, and many products are now labeled BPA-free
• AB 1901 would require manufacturers of children's diapers to clearly label all ingredients on both the
• The Menstrual Product Right to Know Act contains provisions that allow sufficient time to change labels
• committee amendment to provide a six-month sell-through when there is an ingredient update, any labeling
• Any labeling law should reflect that those packaging changes will require appropriate lead time to enable

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Under this bill would common-sense beliefs and religious beliefs be labeled hate, because that is the
• California should not be in the business of labeling disagreement as hate.
• California should not be in the business of labeling disagreement as hate.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee heard and advanced several bills covering workers’ compensation, public pensions, workplace training, public works wages, and disability/paid family leave benefits. AB 1048 would require greater transparency when medical provider payments in workers’ compensation are reduced through network or administrator arrangements; supporters said providers need the underlying contract to verify reductions, while opponents argued the problem is overstated and existing dispute remedies are available. AB 1601 would give Sonoma County flexibility to provide targeted cost-of-living adjustments to retirees; supporters emphasized retirees have gone without a COLA since 2008 and that the retirement system is well funded, with no opposition testimony heard. AB 1439 would request a UC Berkeley study on labor standards in real estate and infrastructure projects funded through CalPERS and CalSTRS portfolios; labor groups supported it, while local governments, housing, and industry groups opposed it as unnecessary and potentially burdensome. AB 1697 would delay implementation of last year’s AB 692 on stay-or-pay and related employment contract provisions to 2027, with some support from the NFL and a support-if-amended request from the financial services industry for a 2028 date. AB 1803 would add anti-hate speech content to existing workplace harassment training; supporters framed it as a response to rising antisemitism and workplace hate, while opponents raised First Amendment concerns and argued current law already addresses harassment. AB 2120 would extend Los Angeles Unified’s selective certification hiring authority and allow retention of such employees in layoffs, and AB 2292 would bar providers from charging administrative fees for completing disability insurance and paid family leave certification forms; both drew support and no opposition testimony in the hearing. AB 1198, the Fair Pay for Construction Workers Act, would tie prevailing wage to the time work is performed rather than bid advertisement, with supporters calling it a fairness fix and opponents warning of uncertainty and higher costs on public projects. The committee later reconvened and voted all of the heard bills out, with most passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; AB 1439 was the only measure with recorded dissent, passing 4-1 on the final committee vote. Several items were also placed on call before final passage.

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• Expanded gluten-free food options, clearer product labeling, and greater education among restaurants
• Expanded gluten-free food options, clearer product labeling, and greater education among restaurants
• Expanded gluten-free food options, clearer product labeling, and greater education among restaurants

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including a birthday acknowledgment for Senator Archuleta and introductions of former Senator George Runner and a Portuguese delegation tied to ACR 185 recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved to confirmations of five Board of Parole Hearings appointees: William Muniz, Michael Ruff, Rosalind Sargent Burns, Mary Thornton, and Jack Weiss. Each confirmation drew extended debate centered on parole decisions, public safety, transparency, and the Board’s handling of elderly parole and sexually violent predator cases. Supporters argued the commissioners were applying existing law, using evidence-based risk assessments, and were not the decision-makers in the controversial cases cited. Opponents criticized the board for releasing dangerous offenders, questioned the commissioners’ judgment, and objected to the board’s closed-door in-bank votes. Roll calls followed each item, and all five appointees were confirmed, with vote totals including 25-9, 24-9, 24-9, 25-9, and 29-9. The Senate then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 179 by Senator Niello, recognizing May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The resolution described celiac disease as a serious autoimmune disorder, highlighted symptoms and challenges with gluten exposure, and emphasized the need for awareness, labeling, and education. SCR 179 passed unanimously, 31-0. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournments in memory, including tributes to Marty Arnold, Jim McAulian, and Pat Gagoscos, followed by remarks from the President pro tempore about ongoing bipartisan legislation to improve transparency and public safety in parole decisions before adjournment until June 4, 2026.

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• what the chair and the um author have already mentioned that the fiscal note is not specifically labeling
• labeling uh an additional cost for which this committee should be um appropriating funds.
• specifically that the fiscal note is not specifically that the fiscal note is not specifically labeling
• labeling labeling uh<01:15:31.400> an<01:15:31.560> additional<01:15:32.040> cost
• have something that you're growing and you want to turn it into a salsa, but you need a nutrition label

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There are pre-sentence investigation reports, things that are also labeled as facts, investigation reports
• , things that are also labeled as facts of the crime, affidavits, probable cause, that are available
• Instead, we have another piece of legislation that is chunked together with things that will be labeled
• as helpful, labeled as a savings to consumers, eliminating... ...eliminating the gross receipts tax

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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• I am excited to present AB 1744, the Clear Labels, Clear Seas Act.
• We also know that most people who buy sunscreen want to know if a product is labeled as reef safe or
• In effect, consumers want to know what's in the products that they're buying and that the labeling is
• It's simply about transparency in labeling by making sure we all understand what reef safe means.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Tackling this fraud epidemic in this country should not be defined by the sweatshirt and the label we
• It is easy to deny that it's a racist label.
• I'm here to tell you that it is racist and it is a racist label. This article...
• because he doesn't explicitly refer to race, he feels that it's easy to deny... ...that it's a racist label

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I've decided I'm gonna label the back row back here as the back row baldies.
• is his first approach to things, is to really look at the law and respect the law, and not a party label
• That those things are not labeled as a board of fashions, but in effect, they are a board of fashions
• That perhaps the purveyors of such things might, market them or deliver them under a label that you would

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• failure-to-warn lawsuits for agrochemical companies that are selling toxins without proper warning labels
• attempting to do the same thing on behalf of pesticide manufacturers that don't want to put proper warning labels
• attempting to do the same thing on behalf of pesticide manufacturers that don't want to put proper warning labels
• attempting to do the same thing on behalf of pesticide manufacturers that don't want to put proper warning labels

Bills: S0050, S0054, S0176, S0178, S0198, S0290, S0420, S0502, S0538, S0706, S0834, S0936, S0962, S1004, S1080, S7022

Keywords: veterans, treatment court, nonviolent felony, probation, mental health, cognitive function, psychotropic drugs, violent offenders, autopsy procedures, medical records, school safety, campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with CS for CS for SB 54, which requires district medical examiners to perform toxicology screenings for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of violent offenders and report findings to state agencies. It was reported favorably after brief discussion about how the data would be used. CS for SB 176 also passed, requiring public postsecondary institutions to make campus safety reporting and response procedures clearer and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff who receive threats. Both bills were approved without opposition in the meeting. The committee then took up the large Florida Farm Bill, CS for CS for CS for SB 290, which drew extensive testimony and multiple amendments. The bill includes changes to fair associations, a preemption on local restrictions affecting gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinary loan repayment program, permanent authorization for Farmers Feeding Florida, expanded Florida Forest Service training, a ban on signal jamming devices, tougher CDL English-proficiency penalties, protections for food safety inspectors, biosolids provisions, and contractor payment enforcement. Amendments expanded veterinary loan eligibility to equine veterinarians, merged citrus research entities, made technical corrections, and revised contractor payment language; a late-filed amendment removed the bill’s disparagement clause after significant First Amendment concerns and public testimony. A separate amendment delayed biosolids compliance deadlines. The bill was reported favorably as amended. Also approved were CS for CS for SB 834, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement; SB 936, allowing temporary door locking devices at any height above the floor and directing the Building Commission to add standards to the code; and CS for SB 50, expanding veterans’ courts statewide. Later, CS for CS for SB 1004 advanced with a strike-all regulating dog and cat sales, requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and consumer protections against deceptive pet sales; an amendment removed an appropriation section. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 178, which directs the FHSAA to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide limited good-faith support to student-athletes, and CS for CS for SB 198, regulating virtual currency kiosks with registration, warnings, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections. Each of these bills was reported favorably by recorded vote.

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• harm done to the reputation of physicians who rightfully sought to properly treat patients with off-label
• Contrary to government edicts, many doctors found that that using off-label drugs, such as ivermectin
• Ultimately, the use of off-label drugs is not unusual, and during the COVID event, they saved many lives
• They also are able to, as permitted by law, use off-label prescription uses when they think it would

Bills: SB66, SB243, SB250, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB456, SB628, SB629, SB636, SB715, SB731, SB801, SB865, SB1012, SB1013, SB1015, SB1032, SB1141, SB1181, SB1224, SB1241, SB1242, SB1250, SB1266, SB1285, SB1376, SB1442, SB1449, SB1502, SB1524, SB1528, SB1551, SB1585, SB1640, SB1708, SB1844, SB1854, SB1863, SB1959, SB1965, SB2035, SB2082, SB2119, SB2138, SB2199, SB2200, SB2201, SB2245, SB2269, SB2284, SB2310, SB2357, SB2419, SB2422, SB2480, SB2514, SB2523, SB2529, SB2533, SB2541, SB2550, SB2568, SB2595, SB2605, SB2608, SB2615, SB2717, SB2721, SB2753, SB2778, SB2841, SB2846, SB2891, SB2925, SB2929, SB2933, SB3016, SB3029, SB3039, SB3044, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB326, SB494, SB530, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB914, SB963, SB1035, SB1197, SB1271, SB1415, SB1437, SB1619, SB1637, SB1786, SB1806, SB2312, SB29, SB1238, SB1967, SB1, SB260, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB2458, SB2201, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1013, SB2797, SB2119, SB2076, SB2876, SB2284, SB2929, SB2595, SB715, SB1640, SB2514, SB2753, SB1241, SB2538, SB1449, SB2529, SB2846, SB986, SB1181, SB1359, SB2550, SB2245, SB410, SB1234, SB456, SB1012, SB2926, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB2841, SB3016, SB1856, SB2035, SB1528, SB1141, SB1266, SB1373, SB2269, SB2480, SB672, SB2891, SB2422, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865, SB1032, SB2165, SB2501, SB2675, SB2452, SB2835, HB1109, HB1392, HB22, HB2525, HB3093, SB872, SB1212, SB1278, SB1588, SB1602, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2177, SB2460, SB2785, SB2373, SB1660, SB614, SB867, SB1608, SB1525, SB905, SB640, SB2487, SB1698, SB383, SB705, SB748, SB1113, SB1117, SB1802, SB2340, SB2586, SB2680, SB2690, SB2994, SB2747, SB1950, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB3059, SB2782, SB2781, SB2637, SB2633, SB2337, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB946, SB945, SB2857, SB128, SB571, SB1263, SB3058, SB612, SB2221, SB2587, SB2044, SB2363, SB2713, HB517, HB912, HB1130, HB142, HB1689, HB2018

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, migrant labor housing, migrant housing, farmworker housing, migrant agricultural worker, agricultural labor, farm labor contractor, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, TDHCA, civil penalty, housing code enforcement, sanitation, occupancy standards

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• cannabis transaction, a marijuana deal gone bad, if you will, but they’re not going to be coded and labeled
• You might have an adverse reaction to a medication or the doctor or the label didn't warn us.
• I challenge anybody who takes painkillers or anything like that not to look on a label and see a warning
• imperative substance I challenge anybody who takes painkill or anything like that not to look on a label

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Jessica Spencer on cannabis, criminal justice, and mental health. She argued that marijuana products have become far more potent over time, that high-potency THC and hemp-derived products are widely available in Florida, and that daily or near-daily use can contribute to addiction, psychosis, and other mental health problems, especially for adolescents. She also said cannabis is linked to violent crime and suicide in some cases, urged more prevention funding in schools, stronger regulation of Delta-8 and similar products, better law enforcement and regulatory oversight, expanded treatment and diversion options, and more expungement opportunities for simple possession. Senators questioned her about potency data, testing methods, and whether she was claiming causation in violent cases; she said she was and noted she had worked on the No on 3 campaign while still favoring decriminalization of simple possession rather than full legalization. The committee then took up several bills. CS/SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” was amended and reported favorably; it makes extreme animal cruelty during a declared emergency a third-degree felony, inspired by the rescue of a dog during Hurricane Milton. SB 234, the Jason Rayner Act, was reported favorably after debate over its changes to self-defense language and mandatory life imprisonment for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer; supporters said it closes a loophole exposed in the Rayner case, while opponents raised concerns about unintended consequences and mandatory sentencing. CS/SB 138, “Trenton’s Law,” also passed after amendment; it increases penalties for repeat DUI/vehicular homicide offenders and adds language on intoxicating substances, with supporters citing the death of Trenton Stewart and opponents warning about cannabis impairment standards and first refusal penalties. SB 130, dealing with compensation for wrongful incarceration, was reported favorably. The bill removes Florida’s “clean hands” bar, extends the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, and allows exonerees with factual innocence findings to pursue compensation and civil remedies. Support came from innocence and civil liberties advocates. The committee also received a law enforcement presentation from Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant Channing Taylor on impaired driving enforcement, DRE training, and crash data, emphasizing that drug impairment—especially cannabis—plays a major role in fatal crashes and that officers rely on observation and field testing because roadside chemical testing is limited.

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• disagreeing with actions from the government, in combating terrorists of anti-Semitism, and using that label
• Terrorism and anti-Semitism, and using that label of terrorism and anti-Semitism for safe constitutional
• He said that he would not label anti-Zionist politics or anti-Zionist public students as anti-Semitism
• He said that he would not label anti-Zionist college students as anti-Semites.
• So when students express any connection to Israel, religious, historical, or familial, they’re labeled

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.

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• that to maintain and publish an online list of e-bike products that do not comply with the state's labeling
• These products do not meet the legal definition of an e-bike, yet are falsely labeled and sold as such
• These products do not meet the legal definition of an e-bike, yet are falsely labeled and sold as such
• It's labeled as being 1,200 pounds, and it is at a middle school right now.
• Specifically, they require two things: they need a label that's permanently affixed that describes them

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several transportation-related bills, with testimony focused on public safety, local control, and implementation concerns. AB 1588, by Assembly Member Papin, sought to address illegal sideshows and street takeovers by adding motorcycles, dirt bikes, and ATVs to the sideshow framework and aligning penalties more closely with speed contests. Supporters included San Francisco officials, police chiefs, the League of California Cities, and auto clubs; one public witness from ACLU California Action opposed. Members generally supported the bill, noting the need for stronger tools against dangerous events, and the author said the bill had been narrowed by amendment. AB 1654, also presented as a response to federal pressure over commercial driver’s licenses, would require CDL applicants to verify lawful presence or citizenship through the SAVE program. The author argued the bill was needed to keep California in compliance with federal law and avoid losing CDL authority. The chair and others raised concerns that the bill went beyond federal requirements and could wrongly affect U.S. citizens not in the SAVE database. No public support or opposition testimony was offered, and the bill was left for later action. The committee also considered AB 1976 on speeding up pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, AB 2015 on studying navigation apps’ effects on local roads, AB 2168 on reforming the Active Transportation Program, and AB 1942 on e-bike accountability. AB 1976 and AB 1942 drew the most debate: supporters said delays and lack of accountability were harming safety, while local government and advocacy groups warned about reduced public input, DMV burdens, equity concerns, and whether the bills would actually solve the underlying problems. AB 2015 and AB 2168 were framed as studies or funding reforms and received broad support, though some technical and policy concerns remained. The committee also heard AB 1685 and AB 1687, both DUI-related bills from Assembly Member Lackey; AB 1685 would increase DMV points for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and AB 1687 would extend license revocation for a third DUI to eight years with an ignition interlock option after four years. Both drew strong law enforcement and victim-family support, with ACLU opposition citing duplication, punitive effects, and equity concerns. Several bills were voted out on party-line or near-party-line votes, while some roll calls were held open because quorum and attendance issues remained throughout the hearing.

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• for deception and material non-disclosure of backdoors, sending data back to China, and falsely labeling
• for deception and material non-disclosure of backdoors, sending data back to China, and falsely labeling

Bills: S1622, S1178

Keywords: financial disclosure, statement of financial interests, ethics, late filing, late-filed disclosure, automatic fine, waiver, Florida Commission on Ethics, public officials, state officers, local officers, state employees, ethics enforcement, government transparency, sunshine law, reporting persons, penalty reduction, first-time offender, election ethics, general revenue fund

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, sponsored by Senator Garcia. The bill would expand state restrictions on foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including creating a state registration framework for foreign agents, banning gifts to public officials from covered foreign entities, requiring ethics training on foreign influence, tightening procurement limits for information technology and critical infrastructure, restricting sister-city/sister-state encouragement, revising linkage institute rules and tuition provisions, and criminalizing certain conduct tied to foreign governments or unauthorized enforcement of foreign law. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect election technology, software development, federal foreign-agent registration, educational exchanges, and the treatment of organizations such as CARE; the sponsor said the bill focused on ownership/control and foreign countries of concern, not specific components or general participation in events. An amendment by Senator Grall was adopted to clarify definitions, align penalties with willful violations, and specify that new ethics training content is additive. The committee then heard supportive testimony from Kelly Curry of State Armor and Rob Pierce of American Global Strategies, both of whom argued the bill would help Florida counter foreign influence, protect data and infrastructure, and improve transparency. CS for SB 1178 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure under specified conditions, including that the filer submitted the disclosure before the maximum fine accrued and had not previously received such a waiver. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified in support, saying the bill preserves transparency and compliance goals while making the fine and appeals process more workable. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. Finally, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments in tabs 3 through 26. No separate votes were requested, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointees was recommended favorably to the full Senate by roll call vote. The meeting then concluded with no further business.