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• Many of them do.
• No, it wasn't equal because of the placing of the plan.
• I mean, No, it wasn't equal because of the placing of the plan.
• And it's the taxpayers of the state of Arkansas. Absolutely.
• hour on the hour.

Committee: All JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Second is that they are very large energy users that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and they
• Second is that they are very large energy users that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and they
• We obviously are the operator of the large... These particular customers.
• We obviously are the operator of the second-largest nuclear fleet in the nation now.
• They operate north of a 92% load factor.

Bills: HB2133 , HB2592

Committee: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Keywords: sexual material, consent, synthetic depiction, privacy, internet regulation, rights protection, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all

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• the broadening use cases of how these applications are able to be of the broadening use cases of how
• I'm the Director of Grassroots Operations for Americans for Prosperity Arizona.
• I know they only give us an hour for this committee, so it gets kind of tight sometimes, but I want to
• I know they only give us an hour for this committee so it gets kind of tied sometimes, but I want to
• I know they only give us an hour for this committee, so it gets kind of tight sometimes, but I want to

Bills: HB2452 , HB2592

Committee: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation

Keywords: comprehensive plans, county governance, data centers, zoning, state regulations, land use, energy production, infrastructure, environmental impact, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all

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• This operating adjustment will partially cover the rising cost of maintaining our IT infrastructure.
• So, we do know that there are a number of child care centers that have a variety of hours that operate
• /c><00:32:19.840><c> of</c><00:32:20.000><c> hours</c><00:32:20.559><c> that</c><00:32:20.880><c> that
• </c><00:32:21.080><c> operate</c> variety of of hours that that operate variety of of hours that that
• So I don't have a breakdown of the hours that child care providers across the state do operate, but I

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• My second school of choice would have been Broward College with 33 credit hours.
• So this will actually be—the tuition is $2.56 per clock hour, with a small amount of additional fees.
• of the number of individuals who have been migrating to the state of Florida.
• We also, importantly, operate a joint college of engineering with FAMU, which we are working on doubling
• In apprenticeship, part of our responsibility in the district is to also operate our apprenticeship programs

Summary: The subcommittee began with an informal “college day” exercise in which members described what careers and colleges they would choose if starting over, often citing factors such as program reputation, location, cost, graduation rates, employment outcomes, and family or personal interests. Members mentioned a range of possible paths including law, aviation, education, construction management, psychology, social work, criminal justice, nursing, intelligence studies, and the arts. Several also highlighted the value of historically Black colleges and universities, dual enrollment, and career/technical education. The chair used the exercise to frame the meeting’s broader focus on Florida’s higher education pathways and student outcomes. Dr. Kathleen Plinsky of Valencia College then gave an overview of the Florida College System and Valencia’s role in it, emphasizing Florida’s statewide articulation and transfer framework, open-access mission, affordability, and workforce alignment. She described Valencia’s record enrollment, high retention, large share of first-generation and working students, and partnerships such as Direct Connect to UCF, Osceola Prosper, and Open Door grants for short-term training. Members asked about guaranteed transfer, apprenticeships, enrollment trends, student demographics, out-of-state residency, county scholarship costs, dual enrollment outcomes, and barriers to expanding career dual enrollment. Dr. Plinsky said the system supports transfer and acceleration well, but funding constraints limit growth in some areas; she also noted that dual enrollment participation is high and that Valencia’s affordability and student support efforts have driven recent enrollment gains. Dr. Jim Clark of Florida State University followed with an overview of the State University System, describing its governance, performance-based funding, low tuition, and strong graduation and research outcomes. He highlighted FSU’s enrollment, research profile, transfer student success, FSU Health, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, partnerships with K-12 schools and Tallahassee State College, and efforts to expand nursing and medical education to address workforce shortages. After the presentations, the committee heard from a panel on student acceleration and mobility: Shannon Mercer of the Department of Education explained the Office of Articulation, the statewide course numbering system, FASTER records, the 2+2 transfer model, specialized AA transfer degrees, and credit for industry certifications, military, medical, and law-enforcement training. Panelists from Kaiser University, Florida State University, and Pinellas County Schools described their institutions’ roles in transfer, advising, career pathways, apprenticeships, and dual enrollment. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the portion provided.

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• and dump the operational burden of those abandoned cemeteries on local governments.
• I was wheeled into the operating room for thyroid surgery that was scheduled to take three hours.
• Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers, proud to be here
• HAZWOPER requires 40 hours of training for each individual, and rightly so.
• Haswopper requires 40 hours of training for each individual, and rightly so.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 1312 by Senator Richardson on abandoned endowed-care cemeteries. Richardson described vandalism, theft, and neglect at abandoned cemeteries and said the bill would define abandonment, create a process for local governments to declare a cemetery abandoned, and allow the Bureau to act as conservator of endowment funds. Support came from Marin County, while county and special district groups opposed or had concerns, arguing the bill could shift burdens to local governments or public cemetery districts without enough safeguards. Members expressed general support but noted the need for further work; the bill was discussed but no final vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up SB 758 by Senator Umberg, which would restrict retail sales of nitrous oxide to curb misuse. Supporters, including the League of California Cities, narcotic officers, counties, pediatricians, and other local governments and health groups, said easy access at smoke shops and convenience stores has fueled recreational abuse and health harms. There was no opposition testimony, and members voiced strong support for a statewide approach over city-by-city bans. The bill was well received, with the author closing in support. Dr. Weber-Pierson presented SB 1094, a health care affordability bill on biosimilars and biologic substitution. The bill would allow pharmacists to substitute biosimilars under certain conditions, require advance notice to providers and patients, and add reporting on savings; the author said amendments would strengthen provider notice and preserve the ability to mark prescriptions “do not substitute.” Supporters from health plans, insurers, pharmacies, labor, business, and some provider groups argued the bill would lower costs and expand access. Opponents, including dermatology and rheumatology groups and biotech interests, warned about non-medical switching, prior authorization delays, and patient harm. After extensive discussion, the committee voted 13-0 to pass SB 1094 to the Committee on Health. The committee also passed SB 849 by Dr. Weber-Pierson, which would bar reinstatement of physicians who surrendered their licenses while a sexual misconduct accusation was pending. The Medical Board and California Medical Association were generally supportive or neutral, and members praised the bill’s patient-protection focus. SB 993 by Senator Ochoa Bogh, which limits routine disclosure of identifying information for mental health professionals in correctional and psychiatric settings while preserving complaint processes, also passed unanimously to Appropriations. SB 1002 by Senator Niello, extending the David Hall Act to allow certain patients in remission to continue telehealth care with out-of-state specialists, drew strong patient support but opposition from the Medical Board and CMA over licensure and oversight concerns; the committee voted it out on a split roll with some members not voting. Finally, SB 1263 by Senator McGuire, aimed at protecting wildfire survivors and workers by requiring licensed, trained contractors for post-disaster residential debris removal, received support from labor and the Contractors State License Board, with contractors raising a narrower amendment concern about scope.

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• This bill seeks to authorize the continued operation of the Northeast, Northeast Healthcare Provider
• If this bill is not passed to extend the operations of the LPPF, these hospitals may lose their ability
• Alamo Fireworks operates hundreds of fireworks stands in indoor stores throughout the state of Texas
• These county judges, their first year, they have to have 30 hours of education and then they have to.
• House Bill 3305 simply provides for an extension of the Collin County LPPF that's been operating since

Committee: House S/C on County & Regional Government

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• During that time, at least 600 hours per year of their practice would be devoted to agricultural animals
• Chiefs of Police Association, CoinFlip, which is an operator in this area, and by the way, we got feedback
• of operation during the tight filing window.
• of operation during the tight filing window.
• They also include $27,300 for a continuity of operations plan and $372,000 for replacement items.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, opened with prayer honoring Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboom, and approved the journal. The chamber then handled routine committee and House messages, including referrals of several Senate and House bills to standing committees, reports of enrolled measures, and gubernatorial and House transmittals. Senators also briefly returned House Bill 545 to committee because it had not been properly reported. The main floor action centered on several third-reading bills. Senate Bill 1299, limiting government use of digital identification and protecting physical ID and device privacy, passed 35-0 after debate about privacy, enforcement, and whether it would affect agency accounts. Senate Bill 1335, extending service obligations for state-supported veterinary students, passed 33-2. Senate Bill 1330, raising the small-claims limit from $5,000 to $15,000, passed unanimously by reused roll call. Senate Bill 1359, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, drew the most debate over consumer protection versus regulation; it passed 19-16. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 1348 on public outdoor target ranges and Pittman-Robertson funds, Senate Bill 1376 on declarations of candidacy, and Senate Bill 1378 modernizing off-road vehicle account and trail funding rules. Later, the chamber took up several appropriation bills: House Bills 868, 869, 870, 871, and 876 all passed, covering PERSI, the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, OITS, the State Tax Commission, and the State Board of Education/higher education budgets. Those budget bills prompted extended debate over funding levels, tax collection, cybersecurity, and especially cuts to universities, community colleges, and career technical education, but each ultimately passed.

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• So the substitute that's in front of you is the product of many hours of conversations with many different
• I talked to the people and stayed there for a couple of hours while her husband showed up.
• One of Martin Midstream's operating companies owns and operates a fleet of approximately 550 tank trucks
• We operate 24 truck terminals, of which seven are in Texas.
• The American Transportation Research Institute's most recent study of the operational costs of trucking

Bills: HB4806

Committee: House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• A lot of voters wait to the last 10 days. Particularly the last 72 hours.
• In 2021, the operators of the A3 Charter School Network, based in San Diego County, were criminally convicted
• A few of the sets of amendments struck me.
• They still have serious concerns. about the operations of their charter schools.
• about these days, where tens of millions of dollars, tens of millions of dollars, have been spent supporting

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Both of these outstanding men have worked long hours to serve the constituents of District 110 and the
• staff, Chesley Hines, for all of their hard work supporting the overall operations of the office and
• Andy Benton Garcia helped every area of our office from constituent services to legislative operations
• Can you just walk me through what the operation of that is?
• Each of you worked hard, long hours, and I believe we have made Texas a much better place because of

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• THIS BILL EXPANDS THE EXISTING REQUIREMENT PASSING BILL SENATE BILL 1808 AND 2022 THAT A SHARE OF OPERATING
• Pizzo: IS 80% OF COMPANIES UTTERING TO THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, 80% OF COMPANIES OPERATING IN
• THERE IS NO SITTING POLICE DEPARTMENTS, NOBODY OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTY JAIL OPERATOR IN 67 COUNTIES, 57
• OF THE COUNTY JAILS OPERATED BY SHERIFFS, 10 ARE OPERATED BY COUNTIES.
• THANK YOU TO ALL OF STAFF THAT WORKED MANY HOURS ON THE PREVIOUS BILLS, THIS BILL, THE AMENDMENTS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, day 26th, Journal of the Senate, State
• And I can tell you that the friendships are amazing, the hard days and long hours of practice that you
• The title of the bill will be the title of the act.
• I went through it, 48 hours in the privilege of my own home.
• I think we all know that red tape steals hours of care. This bill gives them back, Mr. President.

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, colors, pledge, and a prayer by Sikh youth leader Gertit Singh Cocher, followed by recognition of guests from the Sikh Coalition and Kalsa Germath Center. The chamber approved the journal and then adopted Senate Resolution 8678 honoring the Chimicum High School Marching Band for being selected as Washington’s representative in the 2026 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.; senators praised the band’s dedication and rural-school achievement, and the band was recognized in the gallery. The Senate then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments by 49-0 votes: Ryan Moran as Director of the Health Care Authority and Dennis Worsham as Secretary of the Department of Health. Supporters highlighted Moran’s Medicaid and health system background and Worsham’s long public health career, including local health leadership and work on HIV/AIDS and community health. The chamber also advanced and passed Senate Bill 6011, expanding court bailiff authority to conduct threat assessments for the Court of Appeals, and Senate Bill 5831, creating safe harbors related to mortgage modification recording requirements. Several bills were debated and passed after amendment votes. Senate Bill 6188, concerning Labor and Industries’ asbestos training and certification rules, saw an amendment to align with federal standards rejected and then passed 38-19. Substitute Senate Bill 5917, dealing with access to abortion medications through the Department of Corrections pharmacy, had multiple proposed amendments rejected before passing 32-17 after extensive debate over access, labeling, distribution limits, and emergency status. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 6024 on developmental disability services confidentiality, then passed the bill 48-0-1 excused; passed Substitute Senate Bill 6091 on residential property marketing and fair housing by 49-0; and passed Substitute Senate Bill 5840 adjusting campaign finance expenditure reporting deadlines by 46-3. The body then recessed for caucus and lunch.

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• Registered apprenticeship's core values include a minimum of 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training
• per year of the apprenticeship. 2,000 hours equates to one year of full-time employment.
• For each year of the job, Apprentices must receive a minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction each
• And Washington State, you know, that would not hit our minimum of 2,000 hours and 144 hours of classroom
• The rest of the week, the hours are the same.

Summary: The committee heard a report on the Underground Economy Task Force in Washington’s construction industry. Labor and Industries said the task force, created by a 2024 budget proviso, met 11 times and developed consensus recommendations to improve enforcement against worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums. Consensus items included defining and regulating construction labor providers, improving interagency data sharing, increasing penalties for repeat offenders, expanding L&I authority over successor accountability, reviewing agency penalty rules, and exploring tracking of cash payments. Majority-but-not-consensus ideas included posting subcontractor notices at job sites, setting an independent-contractor threshold that would trigger L&I review, holding direct contractors liable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors, and reviewing reporting requirements. Testifiers from labor, business, and the Attorney General’s Office generally supported stronger enforcement and transparency, while business representatives cautioned against overregulation and said any new rules should avoid burdening legitimate contractors or restricting lawful cash payments and independent contracting. L&I said the final report would be distributed by December 31 and the task force work group would be reconvened. The committee then reviewed the wage recovery work group report. L&I explained current wage complaint procedures and said the work group, made up of labor and business representatives, reached five consensus recommendations: allow L&I to prioritize wage complaints strategically, permit aggregation of related complaints, raise the minimum penalty under the Wage Payment Act from $1,000 to $1,500 and create a penalty matrix, improve employer awareness with materials for new hires, and establish a wage recovery fund. The fund would be seeded by penalties, would not require new employer assessments, and would allow limited early payments to eligible workers facing hardship, with a proposed cap of $2,500 and a later review of the program. Business and labor representatives both supported the overall framework, though business raised concerns about fraud safeguards and recovery of funds if a claim is later found invalid. Members also received an overview of Washington’s apprenticeship system. L&I described the state’s apprenticeship agency structure, the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, and the difference between Washington’s state apprenticeship standards and the federal Office of Apprenticeship system. The presentation highlighted current participation levels, program approval and objection processes, and strong post-completion outcomes, including median annual earnings above $100,000 and an estimated $7.80 return for every public dollar invested. Committee members asked about how apprentices apply, how sponsors work with L&I, and whether recurring objections could be addressed earlier in the process. Finally, the committee heard updates on wildland firefighter respiratory protection, federal cuts to NIOSH, and economic and federal policy impacts on unemployment insurance and workforce services. L&I said wildland firefighters face significant smoke exposure and cancer risk, but current rules do not require respiratory protection for that work because of technical and operational challenges; the agency is watching efforts in other jurisdictions and at the federal level. On NIOSH, L&I warned that federal staffing and grant cuts could weaken occupational safety research, training pipelines, and programs affecting Washington workers, including firefighter cancer tracking and Hanford exposure assessments. ESD reported rising UI claims, a stable unemployment rate, and pressure on the trust fund, while also describing technology and process changes that have improved claims handling. ESD also said HR1 will significantly increase demand on WorkSource services through new work-search requirements for SNAP and Medicaid recipients, creating an unfunded mandate that the agency is preparing to implement with partner agencies.

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• of contamination of groundwater.
• I oppose tax credits as a general rule because they operate under the principle of the but-for argument
• I oppose tax credits as a general rule because they operate under the principle of the but-for argument
• I would encourage the amendment maker to withdraw this amendment at the last hour, the last day of session
• of the Great State of Missouri.

Summary: The House recognized its drafters and research staff, then moved through committee reports and several conference committee reports and final passage motions. Senate Joint Resolution 87 was adopted and finally passed after debate over a provision affecting the City of St. Louis sheriff; supporters said the final version restored the original format with a minor wording change, while opponents argued it removed local voter control. The resolution passed 95-46 on both the conference report and final passage votes. Members then adopted and finally passed Senate Bill 973, a measure combining a wholesaler provision and a land bank/real estate transparency provision, with supporters describing it as consumer protection and cleanup language. Senate Bill 1421, a public safety package, was also advanced after a motion to exceed the conference differences; debate focused on clean slate provisions, masked intimidation penalties, prosecuting attorney salaries, fentanyl language, good time credit, Brianna’s Law, and a St. Louis liability provision. The conference report passed 116-18, final passage 110-25, and the emergency clause for the drone-related portion passed 136-5. The House also adopted and finally passed Senate Bills 835 and 1111, a broad package including insurance claim assignment protections, court automation updates, treatment court administration, a circuit judgeship codification, a St. Louis civil case surcharge, and anti-SLAPP protections. Senate Bill 1408, which authorizes MoDOT and the Highway Commission to consider raising rural interstate speed limits from 70 to 75 mph, was receded to the Senate version and finally passed 93-46. Senate Bill 913, extending multiple agricultural tax credits through 2033 and adding a short-line railroad credit, drew extensive debate over tax credits, budget priorities, and return on investment before the previous question was ordered and the bill passed 107-30. Finally, Senate Bill 1553 was passed, creating incentives and a grant program tied to critical minerals and pharmaceuticals to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers; supporters framed it as a jobs and national security measure, while one member raised concerns about local revenue impacts before clarifying the bill’s scope. The House then received Senate messages indicating the Senate had passed a House bill, and the session continued.

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• impacted, the administration has not maintained the operational integrity of Pappas.
• The governor's budget fully funded continued operations of Pappas.
• effectively operating illegally in the state of Massachusetts?
• Well, I can't comment on the operations of the hospital prior to me being Commissioner.
• Some of what you describe—24-hour oxygen monitoring—has a lot to do with the fact that the line of sight

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The hearing focused on the future of Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, with commissioners, agency officials, workers, and families describing the hospital as a unique integrated setting combining medical care, rehabilitation, education, residential services, and adaptive engineering. Opening remarks from legislators emphasized continued budget funding, the legal requirement that Pappas not close before the commission reports, and a request to extend the commission’s deadline. Several commissioners and witnesses argued that admissions have effectively been curtailed while discharges continue, creating what they described as a de facto closure. Union leaders from AFSCME, SEIU, and the Massachusetts Nurses Association said staff are experiencing uncertainty, morale problems, and loss of confidence because referrals are being discouraged and the census is shrinking. They urged immediate action to stop admission denials and unnecessary discharges, and some proposed temporary modular units or other short-term investments to restore admissions while longer-term plans are developed. Parents and former patients testified that Pappas provided life-changing opportunities and supports that they could not find elsewhere, and that alternative programs or proposed Western Massachusetts options would not meet the same needs. Department of Public Health Commissioner Robert Goldstein said the administration supports keeping Pappas open and stable during the commission’s work, but argued that admissions must comply with hospital-level-of-care rules and that the campus’s deteriorating infrastructure limits who can be safely served. He said DPH is continuing admissions where appropriate, backfilling staff, and exploring ways to expand services, including outpatient therapies and adaptive engineering, while also acknowledging that Pappas is a one-of-a-kind system with no true in-state duplicate. Commissioners requested de-identified admissions and denial data and continued to press the department on whether the current operational changes amount to a silent closure.

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• of unfunded budget results of $96.3 million and, as I said, 225 vacant FTE.
• So, this budget certainly gets where we need to go in terms of operating the state in a fiscally responsible
• This is a culmination of years of frustrations and concerns from over half of Floridians that live in
• , operation, and it enables oversight for the handling of related materials.
• Some families simply opt out of pre-K entirely because of these logistics.

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• On top of all of these other reasons, it's very difficult for a town of that size that is being operated
• It's very difficult for a town of that size that is being operated correctly to operate with the fiscal
• definitely going to take the advice of anybody like the operational, excuse me, the joint legislative
• After the release of the Auditor General Operational Audit, the town hired us to specifically assist
• A follow-up audit 18 months after the release of the operational audit.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on April 8, 2025, and first took up several local bills that were presented briefly and then approved without public opposition. HB 4035 would merge the Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control District and the Lee County Mosquito Control District, contingent on approval by voters in both districts at the 2026 election; it passed 15-0. HB 307 would extend to county property appraisers the same authority tax collectors already have to use salary savings for employee bonuses or incentives, and it passed 17-0 after testimony from property appraisers and their associations in support. HB 4047 and HB 4049 would adjust assessment caps for the Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District and the North St. Lucie River Water Control District, respectively, with inflation indexing, annual increase limits, and referendum approval requirements; both passed unanimously. The committee also adopted an amendment to the committee substitute for HB 1169, a broader water management district bill covering quorum and meeting rules, lobbying restrictions, ad valorem taxing authority for certain capital projects by referendum, budget reporting, bidding preferences, and additional oversight and funding information; the amended bill passed 16-0 and was reported favorably with committee substitute. The final and most heavily debated item was HB 4079, which would dissolve the Town of White Springs and return it to unincorporated Hamilton County. The sponsor argued the town had a pattern of mismanagement, including financial problems, audit findings, canceled elections, and public safety concerns, and said dissolution would lower taxes and preserve services through the county. Committee members asked about the town’s finances, audits, law enforcement, fire protection, debt, and whether the county could absorb services and liabilities. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters of dissolution cited audit findings, alleged illegal gambling operations, double taxation for law enforcement, high administrative costs, and intimidation at meetings. Opponents, including current and former town officials and residents, said the town had made progress, had corrected audit issues, maintained reserves, and was working to restore services and governance; they asked for more time and pointed to an upcoming election. No vote was taken on HB 4079 in the portion provided.

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• The hours of the day of operations exceed the amount of time that the funding allows.
• The hours of the day of operations exceed the amount of time that the funding allows.
• were outside of the core hours of the day, which would be like 8:00 to 3:00, typically.
• So I want to make sure that I'm operating from the same set of facts that you guys are operating from
• This represents the FTE and operating costs of the Supreme Court.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Our first order of business is the approval of minutes.
• And of those, 14 of the city marshals in the state make more than the governor of the state of Louisiana
• Because of that, we are accountable to the people, not to appointed officials, for how we operate our
• , any of those things, they can do that within 72 hours of the arrest.
• You know, a basic arrest with four or five officers might have, they might each have two hours of body-worn

Committee: Senate Judiciary B

Keywords: 974, senate, all