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• You know, one of the problems, we passed green new scam laws on our construction, residential and commercial
• construction,</c> green new scam laws on our construction, green new scam laws on our construction, residential
• </c><00:36:35.040><c> That</c><00:36:35.280><c> should</c> residential and commercial.
• That should residential and commercial. That should be<00:36:35.560><c> repealed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Second, we harmonize licensing by clarifying that license, student loan, and residential mortgage servicers
• clarifying that license, student<01:01:08.319><c> loan,</c><01:01:08.559><c> and</c><01:01:08.720><c> residential
• </c><01:01:09.200><c> mortgage</c> student loan, and residential mortgage student loan, and residential

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• voted against this in committee because of concerns about turning semi-commercial operations into residential
• President, Senator, I remain concerned that these residential streets are really not designed for, I
• These residential streets are really not designed for, I believe, up to 12 of these children in a single
• These residential streets really not designed for, I believe, up to 12 of these children in a single

Keywords: 996, all

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• workforce analysis every two years and creating strategies to recruit, train, and retain... ...residential
• treatment, it would require regular reviews to assess the need for more short-term residential treatment
• Thank you. residential treatment, it would require regular reviews to assess the need for more short-term
• residential treatment facilities, and if more are needed, then DCF must either request funding by legislative

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer by Rabbi Moshe Umatz, the Pledge of Allegiance led by pages, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and a moment of silence for Pope Francis. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar after a motion to reconsider SB 1080, which was temporarily postponed. Several bills were also set aside during the day, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, and school social workers. The Senate passed a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills. These included funding for expedited DNA testing grants for local law enforcement (SB 1072/HB 847), additional aggravating factors in capital cases involving religious, school, or government gatherings (SB 984/HB 693), fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients (SB 924/HB 677), commuter rail indemnification for Miami-Dade and Broward counties (SB 916/HB 867), restrictions on disposing of migrant vessels in Florida waters (SB 830), specialty license plates including Miami Northwestern and several colleges and institutions (SB 824), an Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign (SB 398), relocation of the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University (SB 364), charter school changes allowing parent conversion and municipal job-engine charter schools (SB 140), sex offender registration reporting changes (SB 1654/HB 1351), penalties for assaulting utility workers (SB 1386), juvenile justice revisions and truancy process updates (SB 1344), reporting of student mental health outcomes (SB 1310/HB 969), foster home license transfer simplification (SB 1174/HB 989), water access facility funding and boating industry incentives (SB 1162/HB 735), Florida Virtual School operational changes (SB 1122), school readiness program support for children with disabilities (SB 1102), sexual image offenses involving minors (SB 1180/HB 757), age-related defenses in child sex offense cases (SB 1136/HB 777), tampering with electronic monitoring devices (SB 1054/HB 437), certified recovery residences and local zoning accommodations (SB 954), and the FSU Election Law Center (SB 892). Most of these bills passed with strong bipartisan support, though SB 984 and SB 140 drew some opposition. One of the most extensive debates centered on SB 820, codifying the Office of Faith and Community. Senator Polsky offered an amendment to bar political activity by office staff, citing emails and campaign-related communications tied to Amendment 4; the amendment failed on a 13-23 vote. Senators then debated the bill’s relationship to state election law, free speech, and the role of faith-based outreach. Supporters emphasized the office’s service network and reported benefits to children and families, while some senators raised concerns about interfaith representation and political use of government resources. The bill was then read a third time and the Senate proceeded toward a final vote as the transcript ended.

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• It's why we have them in these residential areas, and, uh, they're not dumb by any stretch.
• in</c><00:21:50.400><c> these</c> it's why we have them in these it's why we have them in these residential
• 52.200><c> and</c><00:21:52.480><c> uh</c><00:21:52.760><c> they're</c><00:21:52.919><c> not</c> residential
• areas and and uh they're not residential areas and and uh they're not they're<00:21:53.320><c> not</

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Some of the early ones in rural areas, in the residential setting, you might have heard of what they
• 57.240><c> the</c> of the early ones in rural areas in the of the early ones in rural areas in the residential
• 58.160><c> you</c><00:58:58.280><c> might</c><00:58:58.400><c> have</c><00:58:58.520><c> heard</c> residential
• setting you might have heard residential setting you might have heard of<00:58:59.200><c> being</c><

Bills: HF1013 , HF1598 , HF1656 , HF2162

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• So they can pull the money from some of these pools and lead the citizen initiatives.
• So they can pull the money from some of these pools and lead the citizen initiatives.
• So they can pull the money from some of these pools and lead the citizen initiatives.
• </c> paying for, some other pool of money. paying for, some other pool of money.
• </c><02:13:51.760><c> of</c><02:13:51.920><c> money,</c> as a more flexible use um pool of money, as

Keywords: 981, all

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• Just a small portion would go to a pool at the state level.
• So it would be a trickle from all the towns would go into this pool.
• where some of the monies from traffic tickets can go into a grant and municipalities can go to this pool
• can</c><03:45:36.800><c> go</c><03:45:37.800><c> to</c><03:45:38.040><c> this</c><03:45:38.279><c> pool
• </c><03:45:39.120><c> and</c> municipalities can go to this pool and municipalities can go to this pool

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• conjunction with the Office of General Services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee, chaired for the day by Senator John Liu, took up a long agenda of bills covering labor and benefits, corrections, health, taxation, government transparency, and public services. Early measures included increasing short-term disability benefits, adjusting a poverty-level-related earned income disregard, expanding correctional health staffing review, and authorizing the Inspector General to investigate sexual assault complaints in correctional facilities; each of these advanced to the floor. The committee also advanced bills on ovarian cancer screening access, retirement system membership changes, a trail stewardship program, live agency representative access, FOIL/open meetings fee awards, a Harriman campus development plan, court data reporting, educator conventions, park water testing, an energy storage tax abatement, a Native American Affairs office, adult changing tables in public facilities, Medicaid Inspector General audit standards, remote training certification for agency personnel, newborn Gaucher disease testing, electronic self-exclusion requests for gambling, and child daycare inspections and opioid antagonist requirements. Several bills drew discussion. The prescription drug transparency bill (Print 488A) prompted questions about possible overlap with federal Hatch-Waxman/FTC oversight and whether a New York notice requirement could slow generic-drug settlements; sponsors and staff said it was intended as a supplemental transparency measure for consumers. The court reporting bill (Print 1849A) raised concerns about mandates on local governments, but supporters said it mainly required OCA to compile data in one format. The Medicaid local-share phaseout bill (Print 5519) generated the most debate, with supporters arguing it would provide major property tax relief and should be addressed in the budget, while opponents emphasized the need to curb Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse first. Two major fiscal oversight proposals were defeated. Print 8661, which would have required the Comptroller to hire an independent private auditing firm to review state-funded programs for fraud and abuse, was opposed despite support from some members who argued outside auditing was overdue; it failed by one vote. Print 5519 was also ultimately defeated after a recount confirmed it lacked the required majority of the full 22-member committee. Most other bills were approved and sent either to the floor or, in the case of the drug transparency bill, to the Rules Committee.

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• It was something to the effect of vacation, classification of certain residential real property.

Committee: House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

Summary: The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met in executive session with a quorum present and took up a House Committee substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills 1066 and 1088. Members discussed several amendments that bundled multiple property tax provisions, including clarification of the 15% commercial ownership threshold, school levy language, senior property tax freeze language, no-tax-increase bond wording, ballot language requirements, and a severability clause. One proposed amendment to preserve a comparison to a single-rate calculation in the auditor’s multi-rate tax form drew extended discussion about whether the current siloing approach could reduce projected revenue for taxing districts; the sponsor ultimately withdrew that amendment after noting the issue would need further study. The committee then adopted another amendment shortening ballot language requirements, and later adopted the underlying committee amendment and rolled the changes into a new substitute. Members also discussed a tax abatement provision added to the bill, with concerns raised that large abatements, such as those tied to a data center project, could affect levy calculations; supporters argued the language would apply to cities and counties rather than school districts. After debate, the committee voted to adopt the substitute and then voted the House Committee substitute for the Senate substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills 1066 and 1088 do pass by a roll call vote of 11 ayes and 5 noes. The committee then adjourned.

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• have a situation of shortage of campground sites in the first place because there's a shortage of residential

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• have a situation of shortage of campground sites in the first place because there's a shortage of residential

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency held a public hearing on House Bill 2809, sponsored by Representative Knight, which would exempt long-term RV campground stays of 30 consecutive days or more from state and local sales tax. Knight said the bill responds to a Department of Revenue ruling and is intended to treat long-term RV site rentals more like other long-term lodging, noting that many full-time RV users are effectively living in their units. Committee members asked about the tax treatment, the fiscal impact, and whether the bill was aimed at camping and campground stays generally; Knight and witnesses said the issue has created confusion for campground operators and customers. Supporters included the Missouri Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Associated Industries of Missouri, and the Missouri Canoe and Floaters Association. They argued the Department of Revenue’s rulings have been inconsistent and have sometimes labeled campgrounds as places of amusement or recreation based on amenities or activities such as cornhole, karaoke, or nearby trails, leading to surprise tax bills and competitive disadvantages for some operators. Witnesses said a legislative fix is needed, that campgrounds operate on thin margins, and that the change would help Missouri remain competitive with other states. They also said long-term RV guests, including travel nurses and workers staying near Fort Leonard Wood, would benefit from the exemption. Committee members largely expressed support and frustration with the Department of Revenue’s interpretation, comparing campground sites to other long-term rentals and noting the lack of a clear standard. No one testified in opposition. The hearing concluded without a vote or other action on the bill.

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• On residential, on commercial, you'd also include the income approach if you have income information.

Committee: House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

Summary: The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met in executive session with a quorum present and first took up House Bill 1768. Members adopted a committee amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and then passed House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1768 and 2060 by a unanimous roll call vote of 12 yes, 0 no, with 3 present. The discussion indicated the substitute was intended to merge the two bills together. The committee then considered House Bill 2415, which drew substantial discussion on an amendment changing property assessment language and lowering the acceptable assessment range from 90-110% to 70-100%. The amendment maker and Representative Reedy explained the change as requiring assessors to use all applicable valuation approaches and setting a statutory cap to avoid assessments above actual value. Members discussed confidence intervals, coefficients of dispersion, and the role of the State Tax Commission. The amendment was adopted, the bill was rolled into a substitute, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2415 passed 14-2. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2944, concerning a property tax credit tied to eligibility and notice requirements when a homeowner relocates or no longer qualifies. Several members raised concerns that the bill relied too heavily on self-reporting and could create problems for county collectors, especially in cases involving trusts or deceased owners. Members agreed the language needed tightening, and the sponsor was said to be willing to work on revisions. The motion to do pass was withdrawn, and the meeting adjourned without further action on the bill.

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• Within their PRC, this was intended to fill the gaps advocacy gaps for consumers and residential. customers

Bills: SB3 , HB70 , HB49 , HB60 , HB151 , HB164 , SB17 , SB35 , SB164

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: mental health, commitment, involuntary commitment, civil commitment, assisted outpatient treatment, AOT, court-ordered treatment, behavioral health, psychiatric hold, danger to self, danger to others, suicide prevention, self-harm, homicide risk, capacity, decisional capacity, guardianship, treatment guardian, crisis stabilization, crisis triage center

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• The first issue in the bill requires every employer of a residential facility or day training program

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• HB 2394, property tax residential; Ways and Means.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• property owners know when they're being recorded, particularly on private property if it's their residential

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard and approved several bills. SB 504 and its related public records bill SB 506, both by Sen. Burgess, would allow local governments to authorize code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies and create a public records exemption for certain recordings; members raised questions about disclosure and when cameras may be used, and both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 32 and SB 210 by Sen. Sharif, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and extending public records protections to petitions under that injunction category. Supporters included law enforcement, women’s advocacy groups, and justice organizations. The committee then favorably reported SB 676 by Sen. Arrington, which creates a graduated penalty structure for adults who involve minors in certain animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties related to fighting or baiting animals. SB 432 by Sen. Yarbrough was also approved; it adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates penalties for candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Sen. Osgood spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder. Finally, the committee approved SB 524 by Sen. Simon, which makes a series of technical and administrative changes affecting the Medical Examiners Commission, district medical examiner appointments, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and notice procedures for administrative complaints. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appeared in support. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• behavioral health, making an appropriation to the health care authority to provide funding for residential

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• that the Governor's Office is wanting to do two things: one, they're wanting to open up the available pool
• One, they're wanting to open up the available pool of potential candidates for these various boards to
• And I guess even if the entire assessment pool went down a little bit, eventually you could still have

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• that the Governor's Office is wanting to do two things: one, they're wanting to open up the available pool
• One, they're wanting to open up the available pool of potential candidates for these various boards to
• And I guess even if the entire assessment pool went down a little bit, eventually you could still have

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the House Journal by a 121-0 vote, and a brief suspension of business for the Speaker to sign HB 2014. Members also observed a moment of silence for Butler County Fire Protection District Sergeant Commander Jatin Warren, who died in the line of duty, and the chamber introduced several guest groups, including Missouri Council on Aging representatives and county clerks. A resolution was also presented honoring former state representative K. H. Steinmetz for her 18 years of service in the Missouri House. The House then received committee reports recommending passage of HB 2934, HB 1800, and HB 1707. On third reading, HB 2974 passed 136-0 on telehealth and licensure reciprocity; HB 2934 passed 121-24 on consolidating St. Louis convention center governance; HB 2057 passed 137-10 on entertainment districts for Osage Beach and Chesterfield; the combined HB 1839/2921/3015 passed 120-19 on age verification for harmful online content; HB 1707 passed 149-0 to bar the Department of Revenue from taxing credit card processing fees; HB 2819 passed 145-0 to set rounding rules as the penny is phased out; and HB 2600 passed 148-0 to allow ambulance districts to combine resources for coverage. HB 1800, which reduces the inflationary growth factor for certain taxing districts from 5% to 3% and adjusts assessment ranges, drew the most extended debate over its effect on schools, fire districts, and taxpayers; it ultimately passed 82-61. Members also perfected HB 2774, which bars state and local governments from restricting equipment sales or use based on fuel source, and HB 2383, a utility infrastructure protection bill adding wired/copper infrastructure to existing critical infrastructure protections and setting penalties for theft or damage; HB 2383 was amended to align with the Senate version and then perfected. Finally, the House began debate on a combined bill package including HB 1664, 1610, 1645, and 2182, which would extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse civil claims while also shortening the general personal injury statute of limitations from five years to three; the child sexual abuse provisions drew broad support, while the tort-reform portion prompted sharp disagreement over access to justice versus business certainty.