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• There are some deals behind the scenes, and $1,000 is accepted for the same services, but they hide that
• was accepted as payment, not just a bill that's 132 times the amount that they accept behind the scenes
• accepts $2,500 for arthroscopic procedures based on some rate that they've worked out behind the scenes
• accepts $2,500 for arthroscopic procedures based on some rate that they've worked out behind the scenes
• accepted as payment, not just a bill for 36 times the amount that they agree to accept behind the scenes

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3. Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously. Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.

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• Post 9/11, we got really serious about security, uh, metal detectors, security cameras, access control
• We need to have real-time threat monitoring, like a control room so that we know what's happening and
• And there are not caps in the federal law and we have no control over that, but there are caps in the
• Most scenes, cops love to converge on scenes. Most scenes, there are 1520 officers.
• But when we don't have that power on votes, when we don't have that power to control what gets heard

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• limit on locally controlled roads. limit on locally controlled roads.
• . scene. scene.
• <01:13:14.840> Devices on Uniform Traffic Control Devices on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• I also am a local control supporter.
• Um I also am a<03:17:33.360> local<03:17:33.720> control a local control a local control

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We have three investigators in each district so we can respond to these scenes and respond to more of
• So, we actually do cases and respond to scenes. We currently have no openings.
• Are there what other assessments or charges do you have whenever you go out to scenes of the crime do
• Then the supply expenses and transport expenses are beyond our control.
• It was easier to control because they did not want to lose their chance to be on those rodeo teams.

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• Or is it going to be entirely controlled by the state?
• Or is it going to be entirely controlled by the state?
• These teams are designed to address both high risk and the volatility that can be found on scene when
• There were also concerns about safety while being on scene.
• , and support agency and subrecipient implementation of anti-fraud measures or quality controls.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It's a constant consideration behind the scenes and one that's most influential in successful technology
• It's a constant consideration behind the scenes and one that's most influential.
• Factors in successful technology acquisitions. behind the scenes and one that's most influential, factors
• Ensure that there are controls as well. Let's assume we finally find the best product, right?
• So we have to have controls in place where people actually, in the procurement side, evaluate things

Summary: The subcommittee heard a panel on Florida’s IT procurement process from the Florida Digital Service, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of Financial Services. Witnesses walked through the procurement lifecycle, including planning, market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout, and emphasized the role of budget timing, contract managers, and subject matter experts. DMS described the state’s enterprise contracting system, noting more than 1,100 active vendor agreements, over 800 involving IT services, and the statutory requirement to request 25 quotes for certain IT purchases. DFS demonstrated the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACS), explaining how agencies upload contract and payment data and how the public can search contracts and related documents online. Members focused on accountability, transparency, and whether the state is getting the best products and vendors. Questions addressed how contracts are vetted, how technical evaluations are performed, how financial consequences are used for missed deliverables, how public records and confidential information are handled, and how the state screens vendors for foreign-concern or bad-actor issues. Witnesses said agencies rely on technical experts for evaluations, that contract terms should include measurable deliverables and meaningful financial consequences, and that agencies—not procurement staff—generally manage performance, though Florida Digital Service oversees large IT projects of $10 million or more. The committee then shifted to broader policy discussion, including Senate Bill 7026 and proposals to reorganize state IT governance. Several members argued for stronger centralization under a state CIO or similar enterprise authority, while others cautioned against abrupt restructuring and stressed the need for a transition plan. Members also raised concerns about workforce retention, consulting services, recurring project overruns, and the need for better planning and periodic monitoring. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the subcommittee.

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• Before we begin our agenda, I want to remind everybody that the committee chair maintains control of
• committee remind everybody that the committee chair<00:00:35.240> maintains<00:00:35.760> control
• ><00:00:36.320> of<00:00:36.400> this<00:00:36.560> hearing, chair maintains control
• of this hearing, chair maintains control of this hearing, and<00:00:37.120> I<00:00:37.200>
• to see all those heroes standing scene to see all those heroes standing in<00:35:53.200> one<

Bills: HF4615, HF3532, HF4492, HF4171

Keywords: military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

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• If we were under a timeline crunch last year with one party having total control and the ability to control
• year with one party having total control year with one party having total control and<00:51:24.160
• > the<00:51:24.280> ability<00:51:24.599> to<00:51:24.880> control<00:51:
• to control the calendar and<00:51:26.040> plan<00:51:26.280> everything<00:51:26.799><
• <01:23:36.080> as committee work and behind the scenes as committee work and behind the scenes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In short, our job is less about. and in control, it's more about communication, cooperation, and coordination
• Also, all crime scene investigators and having some of the best technical know-how in the country for
• crime scene reconstruction.
• You're talking about a... very small, minute amount of officers that were on that scene that were alleged
• Animal cruelty, many sheriffs across. the state also have animal control or animal services on top of

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It requires a covered company to make controls available that enable account holders to restrict which
• It recategorizes the prescribed minor default settings as required parental control features.
• It describes minor default settings as required parental control features, removes as required parental
• control features the ability to disable the display of personalized recommendation systems for a child
• default settings as required parental control features, removes as required parental control features

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, welcomed former Senator Limpancrazi, and recognized page Owen Washburn and his family. The chamber then moved through messages and second-reading listings, and the Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2398, dealing with watercraft operation and peer-to-peer watercraft sharing insurance, received a floor amendment clarifying the types of insurers that may provide primary commercial boat liability coverage and was reported do pass as amended. HB 2477, relating to the Arizona Education Savings Plan, was amended to add investment guardrails, conflict-of-interest protections, an advisory team, limits on land investments, and statutory treatment of the local government investment pool, then reported do pass as amended. The Committee of the Whole also considered HB 2251 on midwifery, which was amended to transfer oversight of licensed midwives from the Department of Health Services to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, add a licensed midwife to the board, separate midwife and naturopathic funds, apply investigative and disciplinary procedures, and make conforming changes; it was reported do pass as amended. HB 2991, concerning minors’ access to technology content and social media, drew extensive debate. A floor amendment revised age-signal and parental-consent procedures, changed default settings language, removed a private right of action, and made other technical changes. Senators Tise, Epstein, and others argued the bill still raised serious First Amendment and censorship concerns, while Senator Bullock defended it as a child-safety measure that did not require uploading ID. The bill was ultimately reported do pass as amended. In third reading, the Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report, retained HB 2397 on the calendar, and voted on several bills. HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2763, HB 2786, HB 2771, HB 2782, and HB 4117 passed; HB 2457, HB 2494, and HB 2696 failed. HB 2457 and HB 2494 drew opposition over local control and land-use concerns, while HB 2696, aimed at fuel and gas prices, drew criticism that the Commerce Authority was not the right vehicle and that the issue was driven by federal policy. HB 4117, relating to offenses against public order and religious services, passed after sharp debate over whether it would protect worship or chill protest and free speech, with opponents warning of vague language and potential political prosecutions. The Senate also voted to reconsider its prior action on HB 2311 and HB 2601, requested the House return HB 2995 for reconsideration, and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m.

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• So, we have a scene where there's a wrecker, a tire repair, or a service truck at the same scene.
• So, we have a scene where there's a wrecker, a tire repair, or a service truck at the same scene.
• So, we have a scene where there's a wrecker, a tire repair, or a service truck at the same scene.
• So, we have a scene where there's a wrecker, a tire repair, or a service truck at the same scene.
• Um you can get in trouble grass control.

Keywords: 916, all

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• <00:21:26.080> a<00:21:26.320> Medicaid have how you can control a Medicaid have how
• you can control a Medicaid budget<00:21:27.120> is<00:21:28.400> you<00:21:28.559>
• the rate of growth in a positive control the rate of growth in a positive way<01:22:35.520> is
• Um so so in our the scene safe.
• This is more, you know, we have the situation controlled and we're doing the transport supporting.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It doesn't matter if you're on scene for 20 minutes; you're gonna put an hour down on your time sheet
• far as when you're comparing the samples that we would take at the jail to the samples at the crime scene
• Identification, or it could be cell phone data or something, and then there's DNA at a crime scene.
• We have that ability, and before long, we could be doing crime scene analysis.
• It'll still be our control, and then the quality assurance standards from the FBI will still be applied

Bills: SB614, SB872, SB1199, SB1212, SB1278, SB1573, SB1588, SB1602, SB1660, SB1704, SB1723, SB1833, SB1858, SB1946, SB2009, SB2146, SB2177, SB2373, SB2460, SB2785

Keywords: forensic science, capital writs, criminal justice, case review, Texas Forensic Science Commission, SB 872, burglary of a vehicle, vehicle burglary, theft of a firearm, stolen gun, firearm theft, Penal Code Section 30.04, third-degree felony, Class A misdemeanor, criminal penalty enhancement, gun theft, vehicle break-in, property crime, sentencing enhancement, Texas criminal law

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• covered by both hit, but and part to the law provides the greater privacy protection to the patient controls
• or so the patient controls how the records can be used and disclosed.
• I need your blood evidence because I have blood of the crime scene. You're a potential suspect.
• It may not be a controlled early in the legal substance, but that specific medication can be provided
• I've seen the toxicology reports and we'll come back and also obviously the a 93 controlled substances

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Bills: SJR 4, SCR 36, SCR 37, SCR 38, SCR 39, SCR 40, SCR 41, SCR 42, SB 7, SB 30, SB 31, SB 32, SB 33, SB 34, SB 36, SB 37, SB 38, SB 39, SB 1851, SB 1852, SB 1853, SB 1854, SB 1855, SB 1856, SB 1857, SB 1858, SB 1860, SB 1861, SB 1862, SB 1863, SB 1864, SB 1865, SB 1866, SB 1867, SB 1868, SB 1869, SB 1870, SB 1871, SB 1872, SB 1873, SB 1874, SB 1875, SB 1876, SB 1877, SB 1878, SB 1879, SB 1880, SB 1881, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 1884, SB 1885, SB 1886, SB 1887, SB 1888, SB 1889, SB 1890, SB 1891, SB 1892, SB 1893, SB 1894, SB 1895, SB 1896, SB 1897, SB 1898, SB 1899, SB 1900, SB 1901, SB 1903, SB 1904, SB 1905, SB 1906, SB 1907, SB 1908, SB 1909, SB 1910, SB 1911, SB 1912, SB 1913, SB 1914, SB 1915, SB 1916, SB 1917, SB 1918, SB 1919, SB 1920, SB 1921, SB 1922, SB 1923, SB 1924, SB 1925, SB 1926, SB 1927, SB 1928, SB 1929, SB 1930, SB 1931, SB 1932, SB 1933, SB 1934, SB 1935, SB 1936, SB 1937, SB 1938, SB 1939, SB 1940, SB 1941, SB 1942, SB 1943, SB 1944, SB 1945, SB 1946, SB 1947, SB 1948, SB 1949, SB 1950, SB 1951, SB 1952, SB 1953, SB 1954, SB 1955, SB 1956, SB 1957, SB 1958, SB 1959, SB 1960, SB 1961, SB 1962, SB 1963, SB 1964, SB 1965, SB 1966, SB 1967, SB 1968, SB 1969, SB 1970, SB 1971, SB 1972, SB 1973, SB 1974, SB 1975, SB 1976, SB 1977, SB 1978, SB 1979, SB 1980, SB 1981, SB 1982, SB 1983, SB 1984, SB 1985, SB 1986, SB 1987, SB 1988, SB 1989, SB 1990, SB 1991, SB 1992, SB 1993, SB 1994, SB 1995, SB 1996, SB 1997, SB 1998, SB 1999, SB 2000, SB 2001, SB 2002, SB 2003, SB 2004, SB 2005, SB 2006, SB 2007, SB 2008, SB 2009, SB 2010, SB 2011, SB 2012, SB 2013, SB 2014, SB 2015, SB 2016, SB 2017, SB 2018, SB 2019, SB 2020, SB 2021, SB 2022, SB 2023, SB 2024, SB 2025, SB 2026, SB 2027, SB 2028, SB 2029, SB 2030, SB 2031, SB 2032, SB 2033, SB 2034, SB 2035, SB 2036, SB 2037, SB 2038, SB 2039, SB 2040, SB 2041, SB 2042, SB 2043, SB 2044, SB 2045, SB 2046, SB 2047, SB 2048, SB 2049, SB 2050, SB 2051, SB 2052, SB 2053, SB 2054, SB 2055, SB 2056, SB 2057, SB 2058, SB 2059, SB 2060

Keywords: economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security, public safety, university property, peaceful assembly, law enforcement coordination, disruptive protests, balanced budget, federal debt, fiscal responsibility, Texas governance, national budget, Tomato Suspension Agreement, trade, economic impact, tariffs, Texas-Mexico relations

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• And my frustration is it has not been controlled by the budget.
• It's an excellent question, and certainly we're put as many of the controls as we can on those types
• I'm not accusing anybody, but all these behind-the-scenes conversations need to be checked out.
• out. but, you know, all these behind-the-scenes conversations needs to be checked out.
• And we'd have no control over that. And I'd hate to look back and see this opportunity pass us by.

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• The intent has always been to allow for more local control over the sewage and water board, and really
• We believe if city leaders want control, they must design and deliver a new governance structure that
• We believe if city leaders want control, they must design and deliver a new governance structure that
• a third-party company that originated out of New Orleans that is presently operating their now on-scene
• Presently operating their on-scene services.

Bills: SB348, SB444, SB485, SB517, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB362, HB368, HB377, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB664, HB741, HB822, HB990, HB1243

Keywords: motor vehicles, enforcement, administrative support, law enforcement, private service provider, regulatory compliance, expropriation, public purpose, property rights, compensation, city governance, St. George, insurance premium tax, city of St. George, municipal authority, local taxation, East Baton Rouge Parish, economic development, Baton Rouge North, commissioners

Summary: The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• So last time I checked, you need a home inspector in order to the scene from the mortgage company, Ryan
• We're only able to arrest the people that are on scene.
• Florida. >> Alright, next step is acting executive director Ross Marshman with the Florida Gaming Control
• It's going make sure that people involved in crime scenes are eligible for the peer support.
• And many times they don't have the closure that comes with the people who actually arrived at the scene

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• response but needs somebody on the scene response but needs somebody on the scene um<00:30:45.279
• drugs or controlled substance?
• use of a controlled use of a controlled substance<05:22:03.760> thank you<05:22:07.520>
• <05:25:44.638> Substances statute to include Controlled Substances statute to include Controlled
• They should be very tightly controlled.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I want to thank Chair Mohler for all her hard work behind the scenes working with the Chiefs of Police
• 18.200> the Mohler for all her hard work behind the Mohler for all her hard work behind the scenes
• 19.080> the<00:02:19.160> chiefs<00:02:19.400> of<00:02:19.560> Police scenes
• working with the chiefs of Police scenes working with the chiefs of Police Association<00:02:20.480>
• of gangs that that being in the control of gangs that that are<00:50:56.799> in<00:50:56.920>

Keywords: 1183, house