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• it says, Lines one through seven, and I'm just going to read it, says, 'For a qualifying business entity
• electricity rate schedule or energy service agreement that fully recovers from the qualifying business entity
• supportive of the measures that have been presented in House Bill 897 that will ensure that business entities
• establish a transparent, collaborative communication process between private, public, and regulatory entities

Keywords: 989, all

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• So if they don't have an address now, they are at least an Idaho entity, and they are showing up as an
• Idaho entity.
• So they, if they don't have an address now, they are at least are an Idaho entity and they are showing
• up as an Idaho entity.

Summary: The Business Committee met with a quorum and first approved the February 13 minutes without objection. It then heard House Bill 750, which would create protections around “programmable money” by defining it and prohibiting issuers from requiring it without a free non-digital alternative or from denying transactions based on factors such as race, sex, religion, political views, speech, medical history, or browsing/purchase history. The sponsors said the bill is intended to prevent social-credit-style controls and does not ban cryptocurrency, stablecoins, or digital payments. Members generally supported the measure, with one member noting concerns about the bill’s length but reserving the right to revisit it on the floor. A motion to send HB 750 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation passed, and one outside witness said the bill addressed theoretical concerns and clarified that stablecoins were separate from the issue. The committee next considered House Bill 738, which would allow LLCs with home-based businesses to use a commercial registered agent’s address instead of their home address on public filings, while still requiring certain ownership information. The sponsor said the change is meant to protect privacy and reduce the risk of people showing up at home addresses, while improving reliability of service for legal and business notices. There was a brief question about whether the bill applied to S-corporations; the sponsor said it applies only to LLCs. The committee voted to send HB 738 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 648, a replacement bill related to parity for anti-cancer medications, including oral and intravenous treatments. The sponsor said the bill had been worked out with interested parties and advocates and was ready to move forward. The committee approved a motion to send HB 648 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

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• House Bill 292, an act relating to special purpose governmental entities. Representative Thomas.
• relating to special<00:13:29.200><c> purpose</c><00:13:29.600><c> governmental</c><00:13:30.240><c> entities
• </c> special purpose governmental entities. special purpose governmental entities.

Keywords: Video Starts 00:00 Convene 06:52 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:30 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 12:27 Adjournment 23:47, 958, all

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• forms, and I'll use the Red Cross for an example, but we also have others that do not name a specific entity
• The proposed revision only applies to expressly named charitable entities.
• The proposed revision only applies to expressly named charitable entities and not nameless charities
• But the entities, in this case, we have no more that has been affected that makes distributions in Florida

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. The committee first heard SB 1168 by Senator Leek, which increases the penalty for unlawfully installing or using a tracking device or app on another person’s property when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; an amendment broadened the bill to cover both furtherance of and commission of such crimes. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then approved SB 1286 by Senator Grall, clarifying that parents allowing children to engage in unsupervised activities like biking, walking, or playing outside does not by itself constitute child harm or neglect unless the conduct is reckless and endangers the child. That bill also passed without opposition. The committee next took up CS for SB 1198 by Senator DiCeglie, creating a new statute addressing fraudulent use of gift cards and setting penalties and guidelines for such conduct. Several organizations and businesses, including AARP, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Walgreens, and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 774 by Senator Wright, which requires clerks of court to electronically transmit certain involuntary mental health, substance abuse, and risk protection order paperwork to the county sheriff within six business hours after entry; the bill was presented in response to a fatal delay in serving an ex parte order in Volusia County. An amendment clarified the six-hour requirement applies to business hours, and the bill passed unanimously. Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 806 by Senator Yarbrough, which clarifies that the Florida Attorney General is the exclusive public official with standing to assert the rights of qualified beneficiaries in Florida charitable trusts. Senator Ruson raised concerns about whether the bill could limit out-of-state attorneys general and potentially affect litigation over trust distributions, but said he would support the bill while continuing discussions before Rules. The committee adopted the bill and it was reported favorably. Senator Simon later asked to be recorded in support of SB 1168 and SB 1286, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.

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• It would be an individual citizen or an entity, potentially, like an organization.
• It would be an individual citizen or an entity, potentially, like an organization.
• It would be an individual citizen or an entity, potentially, like an organization.
• It would be an individual citizen or an entity, potentially, like an organization.
• It would be an individual citizen or an entity, potentially, like an organization.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• If there is a sole source best suited to carry on a project, that entity will emerge through the process
• If there is a sole source best suited to carry on a project, that entity will emerge through the process
• >> Some of the entities that are committing the fraud with the greatest damage are gaming the system
• If we had a universal identifier for each person, Some of the entities that are committing the fraud
• There's somebody who is responsible and individual, not some entity, not some agency, but no.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> you, NetChoice is the one is the entity you, NetChoice is the one is the entity and<00:04:51.760
• It's government regulating private entities that shouldn't be regulated, okay?
• It's government regulating private entities that shouldn't be regulated, okay?
• It's government regulating private entities that shouldn't be regulated, okay?
• It's government regulating private entities that shouldn't be regulated, okay?

Keywords: Judiciary, Division A (Part 2) - Room 409, 3 March, 2026; 4:15 P.M., 925, all

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• If for any reason, the individual sunset bills for these entities do not pass this session.
• Second, the bill addresses entities not subject to abolishment by extending their sunset review dates
• It does not substantially change the affected entity structure, authority, or responsibilities.
• And outlines an approach that's quite different from Sunset's typical process for reviewing entities
• So typically, Sunset holds an exit conference with an entity that's under review.

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• Next, we are going to take up tab three in our binders, which is SB 1678 on entities that boycott Here
• SB 1678 on entities that boycott Israel by Senator Leake, an appropriate next bill.
• Boycotts of entities and individuals on the basis of national origin, particularly Israel, often...
• So just to be clear, from what I understand, this bill is about how the state invests in entities, and
• we don't want them to invest in entities that boycott Israel.

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service, with the motion adopted and the confirmation recommended favorably. Members then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded actuarial liability, and allows certain elected officers to elect a DROP accumulation; a technical title amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill. The committee then heard extensive debate and public testimony on SB 1710, which would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion-related policies, trainings, and activities in state agencies, state-funded contractors and grantees, and medical institutions of higher education. Sponsor Senator DiCeglie said the bill is intended to prevent state agencies and contractors from using state funds for DEI programs and to limit state agencies from adopting DEI-related official positions; he also said the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s breadth and how it would affect health-related grants, public universities, historically Black institutions, recruitment, and contractor training. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and inclusion; a few supporters said DEI is ideological, can undermine merit, and should not be used by state agencies or publicly funded institutions. After debate, Senator Polsky argued the bill was confusing, overbroad, and harmful to serving diverse communities, while Senator Arrington said it was an overreach into private business and could have significant fiscal impacts. Chair Fine closed by saying DEI is political ideology and that the bill is meant to ensure government focuses on talent rather than identity. SB 1710 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote, with Senator Arrington voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, and heard the sponsor’s explanation of a delete-all amendment that would expand and clarify state restrictions on dealings with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, including certain nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, and grants; the amendment was adopted, and the sponsor and a witness began answering questions when the transcript cuts off.

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• carry out the office's mission and to ensure staff have no conflicts of interest with CYFD or any entity
• Yes, it's clear that the OCA is the entity that has the authority to make decisions about what to do
• Prior years estimated the cost of a similar entity to be $650,000 annually, which would allow the office
• They can, of course, file complaints. with the entities within CYFD as well.
• To make sure that the department is now responsible for reporting to a specific entity.

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• Getting two entities to do work together and properly execute a program is a good thing.
• This is kind of an example of why we need to use the interims so that all entities can be involved in
• And also, every entity that asks for money or is receiving money from the state should come to us and
• Getting two entities to do work together and properly execute a program is a good thing.
• This is kind of an example of why we need to use the interims so that all entities can be involved in

Keywords: 958, all

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• For that reason, let's be good partners with the entities that provide this entertainment, that give
• For that reason, let's be good partners with the entities that provide this entertainment, that give
• We are here on behalf of these entities including our beloved Vikings, the Twins, the Wild, the Loons
• :46.800><c> beloved</c><00:02:47.200><c> Vikings,</c> entities including our beloved Vikings, entities
• </c><00:04:52.960><c> that</c> sports and entertainment entities that sports and entertainment entities

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:41:30.960><c> that</c> costs from an individual or entity that costs from an individual or entity
• posts a shity bond individual or entity posts a shity bond in<00:42:08.880><c> an</c><00:42:09.119><
• So not just the owner of the entity, but the workers.
• </c> the owner of the entity but the workers. the owner of the entity but the workers.
• </c> provider versus um enrolling the entity provider versus um enrolling the entity as<01:02:16.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . >> [cough and clears throat] Among them, first, that the entity is not currently suspended or debarred
• The proposal also updates the definition of related entity.
• </c> of related entity. of related entity.
• </c> uh entity. uh entity. Thank<01:02:50.600><c> you.
• Entities seeking to be an authorizer would apply to MDE under an established process.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><03:21:56.960><c> or</c> add something like any entity or add something like any entity or controller
• It refers to any entity that is fund.
• is selling data to a private entity that is selling data to a private entity, if it's personal or private
• </c><03:25:33.600><c> of</c> circumstance is a government entity of circumstance is a government entity
• </c> is sharing data with a private entity. is sharing data with a private entity.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But when you have an entity that is classified as a nonprofit, I think it's sort of confounding for a
• lot of people, including me, why are these entities trying to just grow and grow and grow, but they
• </c> including me, why are these entities including me, why are these entities trying<00:56:09.359><c
• than they do toward um entities than they do toward um for-profit<00:56:34.160><c> entities</c><00:56
• </c> not exempt any institution or entity not exempt any institution or entity from<00:58:00.559><c>

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• that is an investor-owned utility, alternative applications filed by acquiring entities that operate
• Applications filed by acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utilities ownership
• </c> over Brad definition of acquiring entity over Brad definition of acquiring entity could<00:43:48.599
• </c><00:44:33.960><c> whatever</c><00:44:34.240><c> that</c> to any acquiring entity whatever that to
• </c> authorizes certain government entities authorizes certain government entities to<01:02:28.319><c

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Summary: The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard testimony on Senate Bill 897, which would create a Wildlife Liability Trust Fund within DCCA for administrative purposes. The chair opened by noting the hearing had to end by noon because of floor session, and that written testimony would be considered if not all witnesses could speak. Testimony included support from DCCA, the Attorney General’s office, the Public Utilities Commission, Charter Communications, Ulupono Initiative, AES Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Clearway Energy Group, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Hawaiian Telcom, and IBW Local 1260, with opposition or concerns from the Hawaii Association for Justice and some others. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the bill and asked for amendments, saying the fund would help address wildfire liability, protect customers and the economy, and support restoration of investment-grade credit; it also proposed a larger shareholder contribution and said the bill was part of a broader effort to raise settlement funds and improve grid safety and resiliency. Committee members focused heavily on whether the bill would actually lower costs for ratepayers and improve credit ratings. DCCA said there was a nexus between limiting liability, creating a sufficiently large wildfire fund, and transparent mitigation requirements, but acknowledged there was no guarantee of a credit-rating improvement or precise estimate of rate impacts. Members questioned Hawaiian Electric about the assumptions in its cost comparisons, the 30-year securitization structure, and whether funding could be shifted later to shareholders after credit was restored. Hawaiian Electric responded that the bill assumes the fund is paid through securitization, that removing that presumption could undermine the credit-rating benefit, and that its models suggest credit-spread savings could offset the customer charge over time; it also said it would follow up with additional analysis. The company and Ulupono both described the measure as a difficult but potentially necessary way to socialize wildfire risk and avoid a larger crisis later. The Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the bill’s liability caps and raised concerns about consumer rights, oversight discretion, statute-of-limitations changes, and evidence rules. Hawaiian Telcom suggested amendments to clarify compliance with FCC pole-attachment agreements. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided, and members indicated they wanted more analysis before being comfortable with the bill’s long-term ratepayer impacts.

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• She then said they would get to the full report and noted that the booklet is organized by entity and
• /c><00:03:07.000><c> um</c> this uh booklet is organized by um this uh booklet is organized by um entity
• 00:03:10.840><c> end</c><00:03:11.840><c> is</c><00:03:12.400><c> uh</c><00:03:12.560><c> the</c> entity
• and reporting is really the extent of these entities' authority.
• </c> external but it's at least an entity external but it's at least an entity that's<01:03:54.279><c

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• alongside that law by ensuring relevant information is requested and shared across all educational entities
• Alongside that law, the bill ensures relevant information is requested and shared across all educational entities
• When I look at the bill on page two, lines three and four, state an educational entity or administrator
• I didn't realize that private schools were part of the definition of educational entity.
• So in subsection four on page one, prior to hiring and employing an educational entity, shall obtain

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bills 1371 and 1372, which were described as measures to improve student safety by requiring more consistent disclosure and sharing of personnel information across educational entities, including public, charter, private, and micro schools. Senator Nichols said the bills would help ensure that allegations of misconduct, resignations during investigations, disciplinary actions, and other relevant employment history are not kept internal but are disclosed during hiring, and that cases involving covered individuals would be referred to the Idaho Professional Standards Commission. The State Superintendent said the department shared the goal of stronger mandatory reporting and hiring safeguards, and noted ongoing work with the Attorney General’s office and school attorneys to refine the language and align it with existing law and ethics training. Several committee members questioned how the proposal differed from current background checks and mandatory reporting laws, whether it would affect out-of-state applicants, and how it would apply to private schools and micro schools. Nichols said the bills were intended to fill gaps where information is not reported or transferred, and that the language would be adjusted to request records from prior employers over the last 10 years without automatically disqualifying applicants if information is unavailable. He also said the whistleblower language from SB 1372 would likely be folded into SB 1371 so the issues could be handled in one bill. The superintendent added that the department is also working on reinforcing the code of ethics and mandatory reporting expectations for educators. Testimony included statements from a friend reading a written statement for Dr. Laura Bolton, who said she had reported misconduct in the Boise School District and faced retaliation; the chair stopped that testimony when it touched on allegations tied to a current or previously settled case. Kathy Wilson testified that her son was assaulted in a Boise school restroom and said the district failed to report properly, while Tori Dole described retaliation after she reported concerns about a registered sex offender connected to a Boise school. After discussion, Senator Woodward moved to hold both bills in committee, and the motion passed unanimously, with the chair saying the committee would bring the bills back once the language was ready.

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• So we're only talking about ballot questions and already all other entities that are a part of that nonpartisan
• It's time for us to take a look at another 20 years and determine how state government entities and local
• It's time for us to take a look at another 20 years and determine how state government entities and local
• It's time for us to take a look at another 20 years and determine how state government entities and local
• I have hopes that we can do that too, but I'm worried about the role of other entities outside of the

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would amend the New Mexico Constitution to remove language requiring school elections to be held at different times from partisan elections. The sponsor and the Secretary of State’s office said the change would let school bond and mill levy questions appear on general election ballots, reduce the number of costly special elections, increase turnout, and address an outdated discriminatory provision dating to 1910. Testimony from the New Mexico School Board Association and school superintendents supported the resolution for its potential cost savings and faster access to local and state capital outlay funding. A committee member asked for clarification that school board member elections would remain on the regular local election cycle and nonpartisan. There was no opposition, and the committee approved the resolution on a due pass motion. The committee then heard House Memorial 30, which asks the Legislative Education Study Committee to study public education governance and convene a broad working group to review roles, responsibilities, statutes, and long-term planning across the education system. The sponsor and LESC staff said the memorial is intended to improve coherence, support long-term goals, and consider governance structures that could better align education policy across administrations, including lessons from the Martinez-Yazzie response and models from other states. Supporters from charter schools, Kids Can, the school board association, superintendents, and Teach Plus backed the study as a way to improve coordination and student outcomes. Several committee members raised concerns about who would be included in the process, emphasizing the need for meaningful participation by families, plaintiffs in the Martinez-Yazzie case, tribal leaders, and students with disabilities, as well as clear notice and access for working families. Members also asked about guardrails, accountability, and whether a future statewide education commission could dilute local or tribal voices. LESC staff said the memorial would allow the committee to define the study’s structure, composition, metrics, and potential recommendations, including whether any commission should be created by statute or another mechanism. There was no opposition, and the committee passed House Memorial 30 on a do pass motion.