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• SB 1650 EXPANDS THE FLORIDA FIXATION LAW TO COVER A WIDER RANGE OF THESE LITIGANTS AND IMPROPER CONDUCT
• SERIES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IS A TYPE OF BUSINESS ENTITY SIMILAR TO A TRADITIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY
• AND THEY HAVE TO HIRE ACCOUNTANTS TO DO DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS AND DIFFERENT TAX RETURNS FOR DIFFERENT ENTITIES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, just based on the $220 that is being proposed, uh, that does not cover any of the information.
• fund-raising issue. of a fundamental design flaw, including the codification of regional backbone entities
• the regional day school programs are, shared service arrangements, or where two or more schools. entities

Bills: HB2 , HB2

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• incredible job overviewing the bill and the general issues, I will just reiterate what John just covered
• : would who they decide to contract with as a third party be a possible denial, depending on what entity
• It could be as low as probably $50,000 for the smallest entities. Thank you for that, Sonny, Mr.
• involved in this, and whether these corporate entities are businesses who are...
• And whether these corporate entities are businesses who are good businesses or if they have practices

Bills: HB2 , SB204 , SB241 , HB34

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

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• Since 2022, we've worked with lawmakers in over 30 states helping draft and pass legislation, covering
• We'll cover three areas today, we found, uh It works. That's great. We'll cover three areas today.
• It is important to clarify what the law does and what it doesn't cover.
• I think I covered that one plenty enough just a moment ago.
• I'm going to cover nine key points today.

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee held an informational hearing on digital asset innovation, with opening remarks framing cryptocurrencies, blockchain, stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized finance as a growing part of the financial system. Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund presented on the market size, institutional adoption, use cases such as remittances and small-business payments, and policy developments at the federal and state levels. He also discussed risks including volatility, cybersecurity, and illicit use, while arguing that clear regulation can support innovation and consumer protection. State Controller Malia Cohen then updated the committee on implementation of SB 822, California’s unclaimed digital asset law. She explained that the law applies to custodial accounts, not self-custodied wallets, and requires holders to conduct outreach before dormant digital assets are transferred to the state in native form. Committee discussion focused on how abandonment is determined, what counts as account activity, the expected timeline for notices and custodian procurement, and the administrative costs and staffing needed to run the program. Controller staff said the state is still building procedures, working with Oregon, and expects a significant increase in claims once the program is operational. Porter returned with a proposal for a California digital asset reserve fund built on unclaimed digital assets under SB 822. He argued the fund could be cost-neutral, use only high-quality digital assets, and include guardrails such as an advisory board, audits, and public reporting. Committee members expressed interest in diversification and consumer protection, but also raised concerns about volatility, documentation, and market downturns. The hearing ended after public comment from industry and advocacy representatives, including support from the California Blockchain Advocacy Coalition, the Crypto Council for Innovation, and Coinbase, all urging clear, technology-neutral policy to keep innovation and jobs in California.

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• So does this bill contemplate whether the state will provide or cover the cost of obtaining documentary
• And that created a special entity that would govern the Gainesville Regional Utilities.
• This bill prohibits governmental entities from adopting net zero policies, including comprehensive plans
• The bill prohibits governmental entities from expending funds to implement, support, or advance net zero
• apply to FHFC to receive funding for holding a vacant dwelling for a veteran up to 45 days and to cover

Keywords: 998, house, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing guests, interns, public safety officials, and a doctor of the day. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up several bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others substituted with House companions before final passage. No committee reports, governor messages, or House messages were on the desk at the start of the regular order of business. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric emergency care policies, training, pediatric equipment, a designated pediatric emergency care coordinator, and participation in the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Senators also passed CS/CS/HB 1113 on public records, clarifying confidentiality protections for victims and for law enforcement officers who become victims in the course of duty, though that bill drew questions about access to information in misconduct cases and received four no votes. The Senate then passed CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity, creating a Florida Digital Service-administered program to help local governments obtain cybersecurity services and grants, with amendments shifting the grant-award deadline and rejecting House differences such as locating the program at USF and adding a sunset date. The chamber also passed CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court, allowing clerks to retain all revenue above Article V projections and revising related fee distributions, despite concerns from some senators and municipalities about revenue shifts. Additional bills passed included CS/CS/HB 679 modernizing trademark registration, and CS/CS/CS/HB 589 on septic system permits, which addresses long permit delays and clarifies liability if construction begins before a permit is issued. Several other bills were taken up, including elections legislation (SB 1334/HB 991) that generated extensive debate and multiple failed amendments on voter ID, citizenship verification, student and senior IDs, and implementation timing; the transcript ends while that bill is still under consideration, after the Senate adopted one amendment and rejected several others.

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• ><c> in</c><04:59:07.680><c> soot,</c> Then seeing people covered in soot, Then seeing people covered
• </c> for that small business to be covered for that small business to be covered for<05:35:32.638><c>
• </c> Families are struggling to cover Families are struggling to cover necessities<06:08:18.080><c> and
• These entities are single family homes.
• </c> community land trusts or entities community land trusts or entities engaged<06:18:45.600><c> in<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• market rate, but it's only going to benefit. and then the private pay parents are going to have to cover
• And I know it covers a lot.
• We only covered like the first month or so, enough for them to have time to get the paychecks so that
• policy now, no ma'am, so but that That was the policy, at least toward us back then, that we could cover
• There's no deductibles, there's no directly paying health care providers, all that is covered by the

Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><02:08:41.920><c> a</c> put lockable pistol cases to cover a put lockable pistol cases to cover a
• </c><03:01:23.040><c> across</c> we give to so many other entities across we give to so many other entities
• </c> other entities across our state. other entities across our state.
• </c> decision and give them cover for that. decision and give them cover for that.
• Have you spoken to those entities about the impact this may have?

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Next, I’d like to cover the asset preservation.
• other public entities. $213 million awaiting<01:08:02.559><c> funding.
• I'll try to cover them all, and comments. One is, I absolutely hear you.
• </c><01:18:15.280><c> We</c> entities that is not our goal. We entities that is not our goal.
• Uh, you'd have to sell 3,300 acres approximately in order to be able to cover your request in front of

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She said CoreCivic is the same entity that is contracting with the federal government to detain people
• This is the exact same entity.
• or civic is the same entity Core Civic?
• This is the exact same entity. children. This is the exact same entity.
• I mean, it's resume, their cover letter.

Bills: HB1769

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, private prisons, racial equity, Native Hawaiians, community well-being, mass incarceration, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1769, which would require the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally reduce the number of people incarcerated in private out-of-state correctional institutions. The DCR director opposed the bill, saying the department does not control overall prison population levels because courts determine admissions, and arguing that Hawaiʻi’s in-state facilities are already over capacity, especially Halawa, which he said is 165% over design capacity. He said only a small portion of the population is under departmental control through furlough programs and argued that bringing people home would require building a new medium-security prison. Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Public Defender’s office, and several individuals, argued the bill creates a phased, accountable path to reduce reliance on mainland prisons and bring people home. Supporters emphasized the harms of separating incarcerated people from ʻohana and culture, the disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiians, and the need for diversion, treatment, re-entry support, and fair sentencing. Several testifiers also said the department has more control than it claimed, pointing to underused furlough options, reclassification, and empty beds at some in-state facilities, while others urged clearer statutory language and guardrails. Members questioned the director about whether people could be reclassified or moved to available beds at facilities such as Kulani and Waiawa, and about whether the department could do more through staffing and contract changes. The director said some proposals had been sent to the Department of Human Resource Development, but that major facility changes would be costly and that minimum-security facilities would need substantial upgrades to house medium-security inmates. After discussion, the chair said the committee would defer HB 1769 to Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for decision-making and adjourned the meeting.

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• A fee at its core is to cover a cost.
• A fee at its core is to cover a cost.
• But the fee is not covering any cost.
• There, I believe, are four topics they have to cover.
• But part of the contract is what this entity has to do.

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Three things I want to cover today are just some basic Zoo 101, giving an update on what's happening
• I want to cover today is just<00:30:56.559><c> some</c><00:30:56.760><c> basic</c><00:30:57.039><c>
• The impact of what we could do with this support covering school bus is amazing: for every $100,000 of
• school bus is with this support covering school bus is is<00:36:49.079><c> amazing</c><00:36:49.400>
• </c><01:28:36.600><c> such</c> and um in continuous living cover such and um in continuous living cover

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:37:02.880><c> all</c> resources which do not fully cover all resources which do not fully cover
• 50% of the those funds barely cover 50% of the overall<00:37:34.440><c> cost</c><00:37:35.440><c> uh
• both existing and future funds to cover both existing and future damage<01:04:09.240><c> ensuring</c
• have really covered that um which<01:58:03.159><c> is</c><01:58:03.360><c> lovely</c><01:58:03.960><
• relative to to the funds what I entities relative to to the funds what I am<02:00:30.599><c> here</c

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is exactly why the California State Auditor is the right entity for this work.
• I think that was well covered already, but I'll try to just give you a brief summary of the oversight
• Today I will discuss our dental benefits program, which covers over 600,000 employees, retirees, and
• Today I will discuss our Delta, I'm sorry, our dental benefits program, which covers over 600,000 employees
• the calendar year maximum limits, which is the total dollar amount our PPO dental plan will pay for covered

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met to hear new audit requests and receive a status update from the State Auditor. The auditor reported 10 JALAC audits in progress, noted that all 2025-approved audits are underway, said the first 2026 audit is focused on DMV license revocations, and described several statutory and high-risk audits already in progress. The committee also approved a consent calendar of four audit requests: UC library resources, law enforcement information sharing, EDD unemployment insurance claims, and Housing and Community Development housing development monitoring. The committee then considered Assembly Member DeMaio’s audit request on SANDAG road project management. DeMaio argued the audit was needed to examine whether transportation funds, including voter-approved and restricted revenues, were used for allowable purposes and whether past management failures warranted outside review. SANDAG’s CEO and CFO said the agency already undergoes extensive oversight and audits, that funds are tracked by multiple “colors of money,” and that internal controls have improved. Several members questioned whether the issues were already addressed in public records or existing audits, and the request failed on a roll call vote. Next, Senator Valadares presented an audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 grant administration, arguing that more transparency is needed on outcomes, recidivism data, and oversight of grantees. The BSCC said it already has oversight mechanisms, that the State Controller conducts biennial audits, and that program data shows positive outcomes. The committee approved the audit unanimously. Senator Cortese then presented an audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement and Delta Dental contract, citing long-standing benefit caps, provider network concerns, and retiree out-of-pocket costs. CalHR said its network remains strong, that it recently completed an RFP adding MetLife as a second carrier starting in 2027, and that contracts include performance guarantees. Members from both parties expressed concern about access and competition, and the audit was approved unanimously. The committee then completed add-on votes on the consent calendar and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is exactly why the California State Auditor is the right entity for this work.
• I think that was well covered already, but I'll try to just give you a brief summary of the oversight
• Today I will discuss our Delta—I'm sorry—our dental benefits program, which covers over 600,000 employees
• Today I will discuss our Delta, I'm sorry, our dental benefits program, which covers over 600,000 employees
• the calendar year maximum limits, which is the total dollar amount our PPO dental plan will pay for covered

Committee: House Joint Legislative Audit

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• If we can't help, especially our small hospitals, small health care entities, if we can't help them to
• But I heard from providers that they need to cover the cost of administration for collecting debts, and
• And the question is who's going to cover the cost?
• So folks truly aren't able to cover the cost, we have a way for dealing with this.
• Folks truly aren't able to cover the cost. We have a way for dealing with this.

Bills: SB5223 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024 , SB5223 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5941 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare, financial burden, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment

Transcript Highlights:

• If we can't help, especially our small hospitals, small health care entities, if we can't help them to
• But I heard from providers that they need to cover the cost of administration for collecting debts, and
• And the question is who's going to cover the cost?
• So folks truly aren't able to cover the cost. We have a way for dealing with this.
• And then for folks... ...folks truly aren't able to cover the cost.

Bills: SB5223 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare, financial burden, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment

Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, including the roll call, approval of the previous day’s journal, referral of committee reports and gubernatorial appointments, and the removal of Senate Joint Memorial 8003 from the consent calendar to the regular calendar. The chamber also received and referred Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1604 to the Committee on Human Services, and later took up several gubernatorial confirmations. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8682 recognizing the YMCA’s 150th anniversary in Washington. Senators spoke in support, describing the YMCA’s role in child care, swim lessons, youth programs, civic engagement, camps, and community health, and guests from YMCA organizations were recognized on the floor. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey P. Fairchild to the Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees, Randall V. Scott to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees, and Anna M. Franklin to the Community Colleges of Spokane Board of Trustees, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for the family of Representative Tom Dent after his wife suffered a stroke. After caucuses, the Senate returned to floor action on two major bills. Substitute Senate Bill 5185, creating a pilot pathway to physician licensure for international medical graduates, was advanced to final passage and approved 39-1. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5993, lowering the interest rate on medical debt, drew extensive debate about affordability, charity care, and the impact on rural hospitals; amendments were considered, including one to make the bill prospective rather than retroactive, which was adopted, while a rural-hospital differential-rate amendment failed. The bill ultimately passed 29-19. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• If revenues are a little slower than we anticipate, there are reserves there to cover.
• They are really just there for one reason, and it is to cover that failing case of a downturn.
• In case of a downturn, they can still be covered by the general fund reserves.
• So, we're saying 30%; that means our reserves can cover 30% of our appropriations or of the budget in
• There is more risk than a traditional loan, but we've partnered with entities that really understand

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

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• We were really entities noted below.
• We're starting to already track people that are not being covered in commerce.
• We're starting to already track people that are not being covered in commerce.
• We're starting to already track people that are not being covered in commerce.
• We're starting to already track people that are not being covered in commerce.

Bills: HF1925

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: nurse licensure, multistate license, healthcare, public safety, interstate compact, nursing regulation, 1183, house

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• They already covered that themselves. And we estimate that the public project cost is 63 million.
• They already covered that costs.
• As you can see, there are two sources of payments from each entity.
• So, do you split out if there's projects that are covered by appropriation bonds?
• </c> that are covered by appropriation bonds? that are covered by appropriation bonds?

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: 1187, senate, all