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• And I want to share a little bit about one of the parents shared with us the morning after we tried to
• One of the parents shared with us the morning after we tried to call urgency on a vote.
• She shared two things that I cannot stop thinking about, and I'm just so appreciative of her bravery
• That the Annunciation families, us as elected officials, us sharing stories is somehow political theater
• The other thing that she shared was that even if we passed all these laws in this comprehensive package

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1165, insurance cost-sharing breast exams, prohibits licensed insurance
• from imposing cost-sharing requirements for preventive screening services for breast cancer to complete
• However, what I do want to, in conjunction with your question, is highlight that the AG shared with us
• I shared real examples of reasons why something might be delayed and the fact that someone may, outside
• SB 1520, Agencies Immigration Data Sharing, requires the state and any agency of the state to share any

Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills spanning elections, transportation, health care, criminal justice, housing, water, and local government. Early discussion focused on SB 1037, which would tighten security and custody requirements for electronic voting systems, and SB 1568, which would require testing of election equipment timekeeping functions. Members also discussed several election-related measures, including SB 1687 moving the primary date to May starting in 2028 and SB 1825 changing the process and deadline for filling precinct committeeman vacancies. Some members raised concerns about whether election-related bills had testimony from people who actually work elections. Several transportation, land use, and local-government bills were summarized, including SB 1024 on roadable aircraft, SB 1205 on motor vehicle booting, SB 1473 on assisted living occupancy limits, SB 1566 on penalties for malicious permit delays, SB 1787 on exactions and appeals, and SB 1419 on solar installation and roof integrity requirements. Members flagged SB 1624, which caps photo-enforcement civil penalties at $75 and bars points and insurance impacts, as well as SB 1478, a liquor omnibus bill with cider-related changes. There was also discussion of water and land issues, including SB 1200 on commingling effluent in water systems, SB 1447 extending a Pinal County groundwater fee diversion, SB 1560 increasing the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund loan cap, SB 1075 creating a foreign entity review commission for land conveyances, and SB 1280 prohibiting transport of Mexican gray wolf pups into Arizona. Health and human services bills included SB 1095 and SB 1094, both related to gender transition care for minors, which drew strong opposition from members who called them harmful and unnecessary; both were pulled from consent for further discussion. Other health-related measures included SB 1165 on breast cancer screening cost-sharing, SB 1253 allowing newborn surrender at hospitals, SB 1446 reducing dialysis documentation requirements, SB 1561 on assisted living notices and vulnerable adult study work, SB 1162 and SB 1164 on health care institution licensing and ownership-change claims processing, and SB 1178 expanding naturopathic IV drug administration authority, which was noted as having mixed votes and was pulled for closed caucus discussion. The caucus also reviewed criminal justice and public safety bills such as SB 1092 on probation for dangerous crimes against children, SB 1239 on sex-offender registration prosecutions, SB 1240 on probation success incentive payments, SB 1493 on reinstatement costs for law enforcement officers, SB 1502 on unlawful flight and reckless endangerment, SB 1512 on vulnerable adult theft definitions, SB 1520 on immigration data sharing, SB 1540 on motor fuel theft, SB 1635 on warning someone about an imminent arrest, and SB 1669 on rape-shield evidence rules. Several bills were pulled from consent, some were noted as split votes or controversial, and the meeting ended with plans to move into closed caucus for further discussion.

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• In fact, they make up the largest single share of state spending is K-12 education.
• Unfortunately, the district offices in school districts apparently don't share that view because they
• I got to hear the stories of three... ...and Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona.
• So I just wanted to say... ...that we are so happy that you were here to come to the Capitol, to share
• SRP is looking forward to sharing the day with you.

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• So thank you all for being here, and thank you for sharing those techniques.
• Patrick to promote charity, peace, and reconciliation while preserving and sharing Ireland's rich cultural
• Patrick's Day, may be embraced by the people of Phoenix as a symbol of unity, resilience, and the shared
• Patrick's Day, may be embraced by the people of Phoenix as a symbol of unity, resilience, and the shared
• Now, therefore, be it resolved by the ...and the shared immigrant journey that has shaped our state.

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• If so, could you share that with us?
• I share this not for sympathy, but to make one thing clear: Children's rights are not always given equal
• Thank you for being with us and sharing.
• Thanks for being with us and sharing. We have Kevin Watson. Welcome.
• If I can share just a minute. Could we get her name? Amory Day. Emory. Amory. Last name's Jay.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 12, 16, and 17, 2026. It then heard House Bill 593, a Department of Environmental Quality cleanup bill tied to the DOGE Task Force review. Senator Semmelroth explained that the bill removes obsolete references and repeals outdated provisions related to the state hazardous waste management planning committee and the Big Payette Lake Water Quality Act council. After brief support from a Republic Services representative and DEQ’s hazardous waste bureau chief, the committee voted to send HB 593 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. Next, the committee heard House Bill 714, which repeals the Hazardous Waste Siting Act and consolidates hazardous waste siting provisions into the Hazardous Waste Management Act. Senator Burkey said the bill streamlines Idaho’s hazardous waste laws while preserving safety, public notice, hearings, and expert review. Republic Services and DEQ testified in support, describing the measure as protective, efficient, and the product of stakeholder review. The committee then voted to send HB 714 to the floor with a do pass recommendation. The committee also considered House Bill 788, a pilot program intended to reduce Medicaid prior authorization burdens for certain medical professionals who precept medical students in high-need specialties. Representative Wheeler said the goal is to increase preceptorships by giving eligible providers a temporary “gold card” exemption, and he asked for a sunset date of July 1, 2030. The Idaho Freedom Foundation testified in opposition, arguing prior authorization is a cost-control tool and that the bill could raise Medicaid costs. The committee voted to send HB 788 to amending orders, with several senators recorded as no. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 724, which would establish foster child safety rights, require written notice of those rights, and direct courts and the Department of Health and Welfare to consider safety in placement and visitation decisions. Representative Wheeler said the bill responds to concerns from foster parents and aims to ensure children in state custody have clear protections. Multiple foster parents, a child psychologist, and a former foster youth testified in support, describing serious safety failures and arguing that children need clearer rights and more complete information before reunification or placement decisions. The committee voted to send HB 724 to the floor with a do pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.

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• have temporarily turned off their cameras, because unresolved questions from communities about data sharing
• Because unresolved questions from communities about data sharing and misuse were too significant to ignore
• Establishing any framework at this point for retention, access, and sharing is indeed a step forward.
• Establishing any framework at this point for retention, access, and sharing is indeed a step forward.
• When systems operate at that scale, policy choices about retention, about access, and sharing become

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB5831, SB6134, SB6136, SB6137, HB2689, SB5922, SB5944, SB5957, SB5988, SB5994, SB6011, SB6065, SB6103, SB6151, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002, HB2720, HB2073, HB2487, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6137, SB6244, SB5420, SB5868, SB6044, SB6132, SJM8002

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

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• Well, we think you're in the right committee then, so hopefully you can share some of your knowledge
• Section 37-207 deals with meat sales, where you can buy direct from the producer any share of an animal
• So that's the lion's share of the legislation.
• There is a lot of So that's the lion's share of the legislation.
• An example of that: I myself buy a share in a CSA every year because I know the farmer.

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• It’s the ability to share information more quickly between jurisdictions that drives this rate down.
• But we're sharing that information: hey, this is how those criminals are getting this.
• And so I think when you have the information sharing and then also being able to say, this is where the
• But we're sharing that information: hey, this is how those criminals are getting this.
• And so I think when you have the information sharing and then also being able to say, this is where the

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• Maybe share with the committee some of the big success stories you have last year that really have made
• We shared that response and report with the Nuclear Task Force last week.
• We shared that, that But, We received about 15 responses to that.
• We shared that response and report with the Nuclear Task Force last week.
• Do you want to get into that a little bit with the committee and share that with them, please? Mr.

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Summary: The committee first reviewed the Department of Juvenile Corrections budget. Legislative Services analyst Noah Peterson outlined the agency’s funding sources, staffing, recent expenditure patterns, and several FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget requests, including substance use disorder treatment, youth assessment center funding, replacement items, IT upgrades, and a clinician services transfer from the Department of Health and Welfare. Members asked about the governor’s holdback, public works projects, vehicle replacements, and staffing. Director Ashley Dowell said the department’s census has declined due to strong county partnerships, prevention and diversion efforts, and youth assessment centers, and she explained that a staffing analysis found the agency understaffed by 12 positions, with six vacancies converted to direct care roles. She also described the holdback impacts as coming from contract reductions, internal efficiencies, travel and training cuts, and substance use disorder funding adjustments. The committee adjourned after the department discussion. The committee then reviewed the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources budget. Peterson described the office’s mostly federal funding, small staff, dedicated funds, prior energy resilience appropriations, and FY 2027 requests for personnel realignment, Idaho Orchestrating Nuclear (ION) support, and home energy rebates. Administrator Callie Younger said the office is focused on energy resilience, permitting coordination, hydropower relicensing, geothermal and mining projects, and a growing nuclear policy portfolio. She highlighted the new nuclear task force, the office’s request for information to industry, and work on a federal request related to a nuclear lifecycle campus. Members asked about nuclear development, spent fuel, modular reactors, permitting efficiency, and whether the office might merge with the Office of Species Conservation. Younger said the office is exploring a merger because of overlapping permitting functions and could reduce positions and save some general funds, while also improving its ability to handle nuclear and mining work. The chair closed by noting the committee’s alignment with several governor’s office recommendations and adjourned the meeting.

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• So that means if you have an idea, please share it.
• And if so, do you have an idea that you can share with the committee?
• Madam Chair, members of the committee, thank you for letting me share with you today.
• I just want to share a few examples of the impact that this program has had in this state over the last
• That matters in Arizona, where Hispanic families make up a significant and growing share of our workforce

Summary: The committee began with short video presentations highlighting historic sites in Prescott, including the Arizona Pioneer Home and the Charlotte Hall Museum/First Territorial Governor’s Mansion, with members discussing the value of showcasing district landmarks and rural history. The committee then took up HB 2804, a bill to create a state rural development and housing tax credit tied to the federal low-income housing tax credit for projects in counties under 800,000 population. Supporters, including the Flagstaff mayor and several affordable-housing developers, said the bill would help finance rural and workforce housing, especially for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents, while opponents from the Arizona Free Enterprise Club argued the program is inefficient, hard to police, and benefits intermediaries more than residents. Members debated the policy at length, but the bill was ultimately passed on a 7-0 vote with a due pass recommendation. The committee then considered HB 2388, which would appropriate unspecified funds to the Arizona Commerce Authority to study the economic benefits of small modular reactors and data centers for the state and local governments. The sponsor described it as a study bill to gather information on a topic already drawing significant attention, and a representative from the Libre Initiative supported it as a way to assess workforce and economic opportunities. Members discussed possible amendments, including adding data on utility-rate impacts and other costs, and the sponsor said she was open to that conversation. The bill passed on a 6-1 vote, with one member opposed and others expressing support contingent on possible amendments.

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• I'm going to go ahead and share some slides as well, so give me a moment while I bring those up.
• I'll go ahead and share again and full screen. There we go. So let's see.
• They had nine different permitting agencies represented there sharing information about how to submit
• Yeah, yes, you would go ahead and not share anymore, and maybe staff can share the slides that we might
• I don't work on power, but I will say that, one, we're happy to share the learnings that we find in our

Bills: HB2684, HJM4012

Keywords: social disadvantage, business certification, state guidelines, economic equity, minority-owned businesses, combat veterans, support, military service, injury compensation, veteran affairs, 904, all

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• Good folks within my own district share those concerns, and I'm always respectful of the people, and
• I did attend what you shared with the caucus, and I appreciate all the information you shared.
• So is this something that you've shared with Congress?
• Have you shared this with the states that you're promoting this in? Mr. Enz.
• experiment in self-government might work until the time ...that they found out they could vote the largest share

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from January 29 and 30. It then took up HCR 25, a resolution calling for an Article V convention effort focused on a balanced budget amendment. The sponsor and supporters argued that the federal debt and annual deficits are unsustainable, that the resolution is intended to pressure Congress rather than actually trigger a runaway convention, and that any amendment would still require ratification by 38 states. Supporters also said a balanced budget amendment would force fiscal discipline without immediate tax hikes or drastic cuts, and several public witnesses, including former officials, a banker, a student, and party leaders, testified in favor on generational and economic grounds. Opponents and skeptical members raised concerns that the resolution explicitly calls for a constitutional convention, that there is no reliable way to limit the scope or delegate selection, and that a convention could create unintended constitutional changes. Some questioned whether the strategy was honest with constituents, whether Congress should instead be changed through elections, and whether states like Idaho should continue accepting federal funds while advocating fiscal restraint. The Idaho Republican Party chair testified against the measure, saying the risk of an uncontrolled convention outweighed any benefit. After debate, Representative Boyle moved a substitute motion to hold HCR 25 in committee, but that motion failed 9-4. The committee then voted on the original motion to send HCR 25 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and that motion passed 9-4. The committee then adjourned.

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• I'd be happy to share it with the rest of the committee.
• Thank you so much for both of you for sharing. Do you have any questions for this panel?
• Thank you for sharing. Appreciate that. Vice Chair Cortes, thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I just aged out of EFC, and I would love to share with you why House Bill 2455 is so important.
• I think many of you share that same sentiment, but I do think this is an important step that we can take

Bills: HB2455, HB2468, HB2529

Keywords: housing assistance, youth, foster care, pilot program, social services, terminology correction, healthcare, regulatory compliance, department reorganization, Washington, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, accountability board, oversight board, child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, juvenile justice, early learning, family preservation, children and families

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• need to know about how you treat small business, how you react to small business because when I was sharing
• with another small business, they said, wow, I heard they made a big announcement. when I was sharing
• I thank my colleague for sharing that with us. We know who to call.
• And if you don't share with us exactly what you're going to do, do you have next steps?
• So, without sharing what you would do, do you have a plan B, plan C, plan D?

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met with quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Deborah Garns, Davis Rabbit, Cindy Silva, Vincent Wells, and Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate, all by 5-0 votes. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, each by 5-0 vote, before moving to appointments required to appear. Trista Gonzalez, nominated to lead the Department of Tax and Fee Administration, testified about her 33-year career in tax administration and emphasized taxpayer service, efficiency, and team culture. Members asked about responsiveness to legislators, the lithium extraction tax, online sales tax compliance after Wayfair, and enforcement against illicit cigarette, tobacco, and cannabis activity. Gonzalez said the department is ready for the lithium tax, works to register businesses meeting the $500,000 threshold, and coordinates with law enforcement on inspections and seizures. Public commenters from Ryan LLC and the California Society of Enrolled Agents supported her confirmation. The committee voted 5-0 to send her nomination to the full Senate. Aaron McGuire, nominated as executive director of the Board of State and Community Corrections, described his experience at the agency and its expanded responsibilities, including annual detention facility inspections, major grant administration, and the new in-custody death review division. Senators questioned him about grant oversight, fraud prevention, public access to audits, implementation of SB 519, and conditions in local detention facilities, especially in Los Angeles County juvenile facilities. McGuire said the board uses screening, reporting, site visits, audits, and recovery actions to monitor grants, and that trailer bill language has clarified access to records for in-custody death reviews. He also said staffing shortages remain a major issue in Los Angeles juvenile facilities and that the board continues to work with the courts and local officials. Supporters from Amity Foundation, Health Right 360, Westcare, and Giffords testified in favor, and the committee approved his nomination 5-0 to advance to the full Senate.

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• effective property tax rates among all of the surrounding towns because they have more households sharing
• make a very gradual change on any one neighborhood, they generally don't make a big impact on these shared
• in the D.C. region, similar to what we see in Palisades Park, where some fixed services are being shared
• It certainly... ...services are being shared by more taxpayers, and certainly there are marginal changes
• It certainly services are being shared by more taxpayers and certainly there are marginal changes that

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• It's not shared.
• page 15 in the Uh, Senator Boudreaux said, if everyone would look at page 15 in the report that I shared
• reason the confidential piece was put in there just because it's so hard for people to even want to share
• that particular word being used because a lot of times people, we find even with students, they'll share
• You had 400 individuals in that particular setting and you share with them the importance of confidentiality

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Summary: The task force met to review work under HCR 86 on African American suicide prevention, with members introducing themselves and approving the prior meeting minutes. Dr. Williams summarized survey-based findings from 94 university student respondents, explaining that the study focused on warning signs and triggers rather than suicide behaviors themselves. He said financial stress, stigma, and lack of institutional ownership were major themes, and argued that Louisiana needs mandatory reporting and broader suicide data collection because universities and other institutions often avoid reporting incidents, especially those occurring off campus. Dr. Thomas described current and potential prevention strategies, including gatekeeper trainings, 988 outreach, postvention policies, student-facing information on mental health resources, and adding 988 to student IDs. She also noted that the Office of Public Health already serves as a suicide data hub with real-time and death data, and should be included in any centralized reporting discussion. Members discussed how to balance new mandates with university concerns, with several agreeing that legislation is needed but should be developed with input from the Board of Regents and university leadership. The task force reviewed recommendations in the report, including a Louisiana Suicide Prevention Data Act, a centralized data hub, incentive-based reporting for colleges, modernization of the 2018 suicide prevention law, and possible tax credits or other incentives. Dr. McKee suggested that any reporting requirement should be framed to fit existing professional obligations and that training requirements for licensees could be added. The chair asked that revised recommendations and examples from other states be circulated before February 1, with the final report updated to say “confidential unless otherwise required by law.” No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned after the chair said he and Senator Boudreaux would consider legislation and, if needed, a resolution to extend the task force.

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• And, you know, at that time I also shared that... ...through various reports from the legislature.
• And, you know, at that time also shared that we have a very broad base of stakeholders who work in different
• And also, another thing to flag here, I want to try to share a little bit of highlights of things that
• And I just wanted to share that there's a pilot program that is sunsetting.
• ag-related infrastructure, funding and financing mechanisms for capital investments, coordinating and sharing

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• Michael, thank you for agreeing to share, along with Gianna, Senator Limón, with all of us.
• She's also not an attention seeker or an attention hog, and she graciously shares the spotlight with
• So what is the moral of my story that I'm sharing with you today?
• As I take on this role, I think it's important to share here.
• As I take on this role, I think it's important to share who I am and where I'm going, because who I am

Summary: The California State Senate held a special ceremonial session to swear in Monique Limón as the 50th President Pro Tempore, described throughout the event as the first Latina to hold the post and only the second woman to lead the chamber. The session opened with acknowledgments of statewide officials, tribal leaders, members of Congress, former legislative leaders, and other guests, followed by a quorum call, suspension of Senate Rule 55 to allow guests and media on the floor, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a land acknowledgement honoring the Miwok, Nisenan, Patwin, and Southern Maidu peoples. The ceremony included musical performances by Mariachi Bonitas and the Sacramento Women’s Choir/Genesis Church, after which several senators delivered remarks praising Limón’s leadership, coalition-building, work on education, labor, child care, wildfire response, and her role as a trailblazer for women and Latinas in California politics. Speakers also referenced the state’s fiscal challenges, federal policy concerns, and the importance of inclusive leadership. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero administered the oath of office, and Limón was formally introduced as President Pro Tempore. In her acceptance remarks, Limón thanked her predecessor Mike McGuire, Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and her colleagues, family, and supporters. She emphasized her immigrant family background, the importance of education, child care, consumer protection, labor rights, and support for working families, and said California must continue to protect immigrants and expand opportunity. The Senate then announced a reception in the Capitol Rotunda and adjourned/recessed until January 8, 2026 at 9 a.m.

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• IT'S AN HONOR TO BE HERE TO SHARE WITH YOU SOME OF THE EXCITING WORK WE DO HERE AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
• THE NUMBERS ARE DIFFERENT TOLERANCES WHAT THEY ARE WILLING TO BUY LITTER AND FLUTE IMPLEMENT SO WE SHARE
• GIVE ME A MOMENT, PLEASE, TO SHARE MY SLIDES. CAN YOU SEE THE SLIDE DECK?
• WE WANT TO SHARE. THERE IS ONLY ONE MAIN.
• ON A DAILY BASIS OUR GOAL IS TO SHARE THE LEARNINGS WHETHER IT'S IMPROVING TREATMENT, WHETHER IT'S REDUCING

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• The study must examine how a system could enable real-time data sharing with law enforcement. ...a system
• could enable real-time data sharing with law enforcement, assign each user a unique phone number that
• So last year, I shared my story with you all about how I survived but barely and how my child survived
• And I also shared how the safety net that should have existed to protect me both before and afterwards
• We do have some fixes that we look forward to sharing with the bill sponsor. I apologize.

Summary: The Senate Criminal Justice Committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 350 on public records for crime victims. Senator Graal explained that the bill clarifies victim privacy protections under the Florida Constitution and extends temporary confidentiality to the identity of an officer involved in a use-of-force incident for 72 hours, with a possible 60-day extension by written agency findings. Supporters including Marcy’s Law representatives and the Florida PBA said the measure protects victims and officers while preserving public access, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 296 and SB 298, both by Senator Berman. SB 296, as amended, directs a feasibility study for a secure web-based silent alert system for domestic violence victims and expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. SB 298 similarly extends address confidentiality protections to dating violence victims. Both bills received supportive testimony from advocates, including survivors and organizations such as Florida NOW and the Alliance for Safety and Justice, and both were reported favorably. Members also approved SB 398, which replaces references to “child pornography” in Florida statutes with “child sexual abuse material,” and SB 168, which expands public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increases enforcement tools such as penalties, attorney fees, and foreclosure on unpaid fees. SB 54, as amended, was also reported favorably; the amendment broadened the bill’s scope from “mass shooter” to “violent offender,” clarified medical examiner duties, and added reporting requirements related to toxicology and psychotropic substances. The most debated measure was SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which would revise resistance-to-arrest provisions and add an automatic life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, but the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and some senators raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating language about unlawful arrests. After debate, the committee reported SB 156 favorably, with Vice Chair Smith voting no. Several other members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on multiple bills before adjournment.