Transcript Highlights:

• In summary, the bill standardizes the circulator page as prescribed by the Secretary of State.
• that there might be a question raised, but in general, that is what the bill seeks to do: bring standardization
• Support this bill for key reforms, including standardized petition forms that would be circulated by
• requiring the petition sponsor's name or the organization name to be prominently displayed on the standard
• petition forms. ...displayed on the standard petition forms and on any attached documents accompanying

Committee: House Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Summary: The committee first took up executive-session votes on prior bills, adopting a House committee substitute for House Bill 2605 and then passing it 9-1, and passing House Bill 2301 by a 10-0 vote. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 2124, which would standardize initiative petition forms, require circulator residency or Missouri presence, prohibit per-signature pay, limit who may challenge ballot titles to Missouri registered voters, and adjust timing for constitutional verification. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would improve clarity, reduce fraud, and keep control of the petition process in Missouri hands, while opponents argued it would add burdens, restrict speech and access to the courts, and likely face constitutional challenges. No vote was taken on HB 2124 in the transcript. The committee then heard House Bill 3383, which would require nonprofits involved in signature-gathering or political management to use E-Verify to confirm workers are U.S. citizens, with the sponsor saying it responded to Attorney General investigations into alleged use of non-citizens by signature-gathering organizations. Supporters framed it as a simple election-integrity measure, while opponents called it unnecessary, overreaching, and unsupported by evidence, arguing nonprofits should not be burdened based on unproven allegations. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• Government Committee, an act relating to development impact fees, to revise provisions regarding minimum standards
• this legislation ensures a public high school diploma is legally recognized as the equivalent of a standard
• Any prospective licensees would remain required to meet the same required training and testing standards
• So Senate Bill 1342 establishes a modest statewide standard allowing households at detached single-family
• So Senate Bill 1342 establishes a modest statewide standard allowing households at detached single-family

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• processing time, scan forms to make sure they're filled out correctly and completely, be used as standardized
• completely,<00:03:46.080><c> be</c><00:03:46.239><c> used</c><00:03:46.480><c> as</c><00:03:46.640><c> standardized
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• It has been standard practice for all of our plans that making an adverse determination is done by a

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And there has to be an exception, and there has to be some reasonable standards and oversight for these
• I would say that we did build projects that are directly attributable to that standard.
• That was assigned to meet that standard.
• I would say that we did build projects that are directly attributable to that standard.
• That was assigned to meet that standard.

Summary: The House Utilities Committee resumed and then concluded a hearing on HB 2402 and HB 2816, both dealing with utility-scale solar development. The chair asked witnesses to testify for informational purposes where they supported some provisions but opposed others, and the discussion centered on setback distances, taxation, cropland conversion caps, local control, and decommissioning/oversight. Several witnesses described concerns about large solar projects encircling farms, impacts on neighbors, glare, fire risk, wetlands, and property values, while others emphasized the need for reasonable statewide standards and the importance of preserving Chapter 100 agreements and county flexibility. Testimony from landowners and advocacy groups largely urged stronger protections: higher setbacks, more local authority, lower caps on cropland conversion, and higher tax rates than the bill’s proposed $2,500 per megawatt. Some witnesses argued solar should be taxed as commercial property rather than agricultural land, while others raised constitutional concerns about changing agricultural assessment. A county commissioner described local regulations his county adopted, including road agreements, decommissioning bonds, hydraulic studies, and buffering, and said counties need clearer rules, especially where there is no zoning. Industry and utility representatives said the bills were generally workable but wanted further discussion on setbacks and tax treatment. They argued tax comparisons should account for the full package of taxes and incentives, not just nameplate taxes, and said higher taxes can raise electricity costs for customers. Ameren Missouri said most of the bill was acceptable, but cautioned about how real property would be assessed and noted its current and planned solar buildout. The committee took no vote; after hearing the final witness, the chair closed testimony on HB 2402 and HB 2816 and adjourned the committee.

Transcript Highlights:

• Then on deck we will have Ramundo Guzman, Reagan Standard, and Isabelle Renda.
• I'm Reagan Standard from Salish Middle School.
• administrative burden and legal risk, all without changing a single legal right, benefit, or enforcement standard
• It does not revise eligibility, enforcement, or legal standards.
• Every legal standard remains exactly the same.

Bills: HB2447 , HB1364 , HB2632 , HB2637 , HB2520 , HB2235 , HB2401 , HB2574

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: shark conservation, marine life, state symbol, ecological importance, biodiversity, bingo, raffles, charity, nonprofit, amusement games, revenue threshold, licensing, fundraising, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, public records, public disclosure

Transcript Highlights:

• And then on deck we will have Ramundo Guzman, Reagan Standard, and Isabelle Renda.
• I'm Reagan Standard from Salish Middle School.
• administrative burden and legal risk, all without changing a single legal right, benefit, or enforcement standard
• It does not revise eligibility, enforcement, or legal standards.
• Every legal standard remains exactly the same.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 1364 would raise from $5,000 to $15,000 the gross revenue thresholds for charitable and nonprofit organizations to conduct bingo, raffles, and amusement games without a gambling license, and would also raise related local tax thresholds; supporters said it is an inflation adjustment that helps volunteer nonprofits, while no opposition was heard before the hearing closed. HB 2632 would replace most uses of “alien” in state law with “non-citizen,” with exceptions for federal-law requirements and non-human uses; the sponsor described it as a dignity and accuracy measure rooted in refugee experience, while supporters and opponents debated whether it is respectful and clearer or instead unnecessary and potentially confusing. HB 2447 would designate the blunt-nosed six-gill shark as Washington’s official state shark; testimony from the sponsor, children, marine advocates, and scientists emphasized education, conservation, Puget Sound ecology, and local pride, and the hearing closed without opposition testimony. HB 2637 would exempt certain personal information from Public Records Act disclosure, including age, address, birthplace, precise location data, government identifiers, and consumer utility data; supporters framed it as privacy and safety protection, while opponents argued it would reduce transparency and could interfere with federal immigration enforcement. In executive session, the committee took action on three bills. HB 2235, concerning Public Records Act exemptions for concealed pistol licenses and permit-to-purchase firearm applications, was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote. HB 2401, establishing the Boys and Men’s Commission, was also reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote, with some members supporting the concept but expressing concern about funding. HB 2574, which addresses removal of deceased candidates for nonpartisan office from ballots and related vote-count procedures, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote after members discussed the need to clarify election procedures in rare cases. The committee deferred action on HB 2520.

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• Okay, the protocol says the SOP, standard operating procedure, says step one, call so-and-so.
• The SOP, standard operating procedure, says step one, call someone, step two, send someone out, step
• is vital when advocates, law enforcement, and prosecutors are trained together to the same high standard
• is vital when advocates, law enforcement, and prosecutors are trained together to the same high standard
• They create a cohesive support network for, To the same high standard, they create a cohesive support

Summary: The House Judiciary, Rules Committee approved the minutes from January 27, 2026 and then considered two RS introductions and two bill hearings. RS 3-3101, a minor change to a reckless driving proposal by Rep. Pohanka, added the word “active” to the school zone/construction zone language and was introduced. RS 33096, sponsored by Chairman Skog, would clarify disturbing-the-peace law to specifically cover willful and malicious disruption of worship services; it was also introduced after brief discussion about whether broader wording could have been used. The committee then heard House Bill 522, which would create penalties and authorize reasonable countermeasures against drones operating in restricted airspace around correctional facilities. Rep. Hill and witnesses from the Idaho Department of Correction and a counter-UAS company described drones as a growing security threat used to deliver contraband and aid escapes, citing thousands of detections and examples from other states. A member of the public raised First Amendment and press-access concerns, but the bill was still moved to the floor with a due pass recommendation in a unanimous roll-call vote. The committee also heard House Bill 518, which would allow the Attorney General’s office, at the request of local law enforcement, to take the lead on human trafficking prosecutions. Supporters from Nampa police, victim services, local government, and prosecutors described trafficking as a multi-jurisdictional crime that strains local resources and re-traumatizes victims through repeated interviews. The Attorney General’s office testified neutrally, saying it could take on the work but would need additional resources and that the bill’s current scope may be too narrow to be used often. Despite that caution, the committee unanimously sent HB 518 to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning; a scheduled budget presentation was postponed.

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• Their intent was also to raise people's conscience and encourage the highest standards of scholastic
• to clearing up that confusion. 100% to clearing up that confusion because we did add the varying standards
• This bill opens new pathways to licensure without lowering standards for CPAs.
• The Emerald Standard Legislative Summit will be that evening at 6 p.m.
• Day, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day, we will cap the day off with at the Emerald Standard

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Because I don't know where the limits of a policy is of your standard for accepting. ...above and beyond
• because I don't know where the limits of a policy is of your standard for accepting that.
• information... ...above and beyond because I don't know where the limits of a policy is of your standard
• I agree with the goal of simplifying and standardizing reporting.
• I agree with the goal of simplifying and standardizing reporting schedules.

Summary: The committee opened its first hearing of the 2006 session with member and staff introductions, then took up five bills. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406 would reestablish and expand the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health through the start of the 2029 session. Lieutenant Governor Heck, Senator Lovick, and Senator Muzzall testified in support, emphasizing respectful civic discourse and bipartisan cooperation. The bill drew 20 pro and 53 con sign-ins, but no questions or vote were taken at the hearing. Senate Bill 5825 would authorize the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments. Senator Claire Wilson and board representatives said the change would help sustain youth leadership, mentorship, and civic engagement programs, with an initial fundraising goal of under $50,000 and policies to be developed with OFM and legal counsel to manage donor expectations. Testimony from board members and volunteers was strongly supportive, and the sign-in sheet showed four in favor and one opposed. Senate Bill 5842 would exempt display of previous campaign memorabilia in legislative offices from the prohibition on using public resources for campaigns. Senator Wagoner said the bill was meant to clarify ethics rules and allow harmless historical or decorative items, but members and staff raised concerns about what counts as “previous” campaign material and suggested tightening the language. The hearing on Senate Bill 5863 focused on preserving Lakeland Village historical records until at least fiscal year 2030 and allowing archival access after 75 years; Senator Kauffman and disability advocates described the bill as an act of respect and historical accountability, and testimony from family members and advocates was unanimously supportive. Finally, Senate Bill 5840 would change campaign finance reporting schedules to fixed monthly dates and require more regular C-4 filings; the PDC said the goal was greater transparency and easier compliance, while several treasurers supported simplification but warned about burdens from zero-activity filings and some timing provisions. The committee noted the bills were scheduled for executive action on Friday and adjourned after the final hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have high standards for our guardians, um, higher than, um. The typical standards.
• They must be, uh, well versed in the national guardianship standards.
• The National Guardianship standards are very focused on self-determination, on protecting people's values
• So we do hold to those, uh, standards very closely.

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Texas will set the standard, and what I am arguing is that... this legislation should be part of that
• Now, so if you have a child sexual survivor, okay, I guess the question is, how do they meet the standard
• and then specifically... especially with minors and younger victims who would observe the injury standard
• This is taken into account when an award is figured based on that. set a standard of 300% of the Medicare
• If that's the standard, because not all wounds are visible. Thank you, Senator.

Bills: SB1540 , SB2225 , SB2284 , SB2382 , SB2487 , SB2514 , SB2595 , SB2876 , SB2877 , SB3031 , SB2753 , HB45

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health

Transcript Highlights:

• He mentions that the bill aims to streamline processes while ensuring safety standards are upheld.
• implement regulations based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards
• implement regulations based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards
• implement regulations based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards
• implement regulations based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards

Bills: HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , SB14 , HB 12 , HB1522 , HB422 , HB675 , HB204 , HB748 , HB912 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HR57 , HR87 , HR111 , HR228 , HR230 , HR322 , HR624 , HR625 , HR626 , HR627 , HR628 , HR630 , HR631 , HR634 , HR635 , HR636 , HR637 , HR638 , HR639 , HR640 , HR645 , HR646 , HR648 , HR649 , HR651 , HR652 , HR653 , HR654 , HR664 , HR665 , HR668 , HR675 , HR676 , HR678 , HR679 , HR680 , HR683 , HR686 , HR688 , HR689 , HR694 , HR695 , HR697 , HR698 , HR699 , HR472 , HR622 , HR632 , HR633 , HR643 , HR655 , HR657 , HR660 , HR661 , HR662 , HR663 , HR667 , HR670 , HR674 , HR681 , HR682 , HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

Transcript Highlights:

• notice and see the possibility for gamification by the insurance industry to technically meet the standard
• Yeah, but not actually meeting the standard, so we think that language ought to be tightened up.
• That is that some of the professional standards for insurance agents are lower than...
• Some of the professional standards for insurance agents are lower than for other kinds of similarly situated
• in other areas that get in trouble into the insurance regime because there are lower professional standards

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee and heard several bills focused on insurance transparency, wildfire mitigation, market access, and workforce issues. AB 75 would require insurers to give homeowners 30 days’ notice before collecting aerial images of their property and allow homeowners to review those images; supporters said it would improve privacy and prevent inaccurate non-renewals, while consumer and industry groups both sought amendments. AB 234 would add the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro Tem, or designees, as non-voting members on the California FAIR Plan governing committee; the Department of Insurance supported it as an oversight measure, while Consumer Federation of California said it was only a small first step toward broader transparency reforms. AB 428 would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance, with supporters citing rising insurance costs for small water systems and no remaining opposition after amendments. AB 943 would streamline producer pre-licensing education by removing the 20-hour per-line requirement while keeping ethics training; industry sponsors said it would reduce barriers to entry, while consumer advocates warned it could lower professional standards. AB 1209 would create a pathway for cannabis employers to secure workers’ compensation coverage and related services through a state-coordinated network; supporters said it would help bring the industry into compliance, while one member raised concerns about creating a special carveout for a federally restricted industry. AB 1 would require periodic review of the state’s Safer from Wildfire regulations every five years, and it drew broad support from the department, insurers, local governments, and industry groups as a way to keep wildfire mitigation incentives current. The committee also took up a consent calendar including AB 69, AB 487, and AB 570, all of which were sent to Appropriations. The committee approved AB 75 to Privacy and Consumer Protection, AB 234 to the Assembly Floor, AB 428 to Local Government, AB 943 to Appropriations, AB 1209 to Business and Professions, and AB 1 to Appropriations. Most measures passed on strong or unanimous votes after members added coauthor requests and expressed support for the bills’ consumer protection, transparency, or wildfire-related goals.

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• That decision abruptly overturned decades of proven successes and long-held standards.
• That decision abruptly overturned decades of proven successes and long-held standards and of faith-based
• There are strict standards in place by Florida DCF.
• There are strict standards in place by Florida DCF.
• Regular standard land use laws and local ordinances and local land development codes would apply.

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee met with a full agenda and reported all measures favorably. The committee first heard HB 1327, which would codify the Hope Florida program in state law, and HB 1329, the related public-records exemption for Hope Florida participants; both bills drew questions about oversight, duplication of services, staffing, and data privacy, and both passed 17-0 after an amendment to HB 1329. The committee then approved HB 391, allowing certified batterers intervention programs to include optional faith-based content while remaining grounded in required therapeutic models; an amendment clarified that participation in faith-based components must be strictly voluntary. Supporters argued the bill restores choice and access, while opponents raised concerns about church-state separation and uneven availability of secular alternatives; the bill passed 17-0. Members also advanced HB 1065, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs, with broad support from members who shared personal experiences and emphasized early detection and public education. HB 1163, dealing with recovery residences, passed 12-5 after debate over local zoning authority, home rule, and whether the bill would help or hinder placement of level four recovery homes near urban cores. Several members said they supported recovery housing in principle but wanted more clarity on task force findings and local impacts before fully backing the measure. The committee next approved HB 969, which shifts evaluation of school district mental health assistance programs to OPAGA and requires reports on outcomes and effectiveness; members stressed the need to know whether substantial mental health funding is improving student outcomes. HB 1191, which decriminalizes allowing children to travel to school, play outdoors, or stay home for reasonable periods and codifies current DCF policy, passed 16-0 with support framed around parental rights and child development. Finally, HB 1207, the Tristan Murphy Act, passed 15-0 and would expand mental health diversion and treatment options, including training for first responders, a forensic hospital diversion pilot, a behavioral health data repository, and additional evaluation requirements before inmate work assignments. The meeting adjourned after all agenda bills were reported favorably.

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• More importantly, that below the Minnesota standard in effect would be so low that the key would not
• Even the alternatives that the industry is actively exploring would not meet the Minnesota standard.
• Our standard is significantly more stringent than the California standard, and the industry can...
• Cadmium pigment, mainly found in oil, acrylic, and some watercolor paints, is a standard color on an

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• detection to be recorded on a cervid property deed, why are other landowners not held to the same standard
• Is there a standard fence that the DNR approves and says, "Yes, if you do this, you will be approved?
• Is there some kind of standardized suggestion for deer farmers? Mr. Chair, no, there is not.
• I think there's a double standard here, you know.
• To me, it feels like a double standard. There should be one, the state or the DNR.

Committee: House Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:

• Farm Credit MidAmerica's program is called Growing Forward, which provides special underwriting standards
• And within that program, we have different underwriting standards for the young beginning and small farmers
• early 20s, maybe where their parents or grandparents would when we think about loan underwriting standards
• And so we have different loan underwriting standards specifically for those customers.
• We work with our young beginning and small farmers to have different underwriting standards that they

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Keywords: farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management

Summary: The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Department of Health found that the doctor worked below the standard of care and committed medical
• I believe that by raising the standard of care, we could have better health care in Florida, and ultimately
• Egregious is used to describe conduct that's flagrant or outrageous in comparison to a normal standard
• who... ...attempted murder by one surgeon who failed to recognize an M-45 staple failure during a standard
• If the goal is to raise the standard of care in our state, the answer is to hold the wrongdoers accountable

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard three bills. SB 514, by Senator Harrell, clarified that medical quality review committees used by managing entities are treated like other medical review committees for purposes of civil liability and public records protections. The committee adopted a Harrell amendment removing the word “malpractice” from the title, heard support from the Florida Hospital Association, Florida Association of Managing Entities, and Florida Smart Justice Alliance, and then voted 11-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 734, by Senator Yarborough, which would repeal the current wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The bill drew extensive testimony from families describing deaths they said were caused by medical negligence and from supporters including AARP and the Florida Justice Association, while opponents from the health care, insurance, and business sectors argued it would raise malpractice premiums, increase litigation, worsen physician shortages, and reduce access to care. After debate, the committee voted 9-2 to report the bill favorably. Finally, SB 538, by Senator Bradley, was presented as the state courts legislative package. It updates court operations by clarifying duty judge requirements, removing a location limit on duty hearings, repealing a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and allowing alternative judicial authentication of oaths and acknowledgments when a court seal is unavailable. The bill received supportive waiver forms from the Florida Bar ADR section and several judges, and was reported favorably on an 11-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• WE SET A VERY HIGH STANDARD THE MEMBERS THEMSELVES.
• WE SET A VERY HIGH STANDARD BECAUSE ALL OF US ON STAFF, EVEN THOSE WHO DIDN'T HAVE THIS INDICATORS ON
• THERE IS NOTHING STANDARDIZED YOUR COMING, YOU COULD DO FOR YOUR REQUEST.
• TO HIGHLIGHT AND REINFORCE BEST PRACTICES FOR SERVING FLORIDA VETERANS AND IT IS SETTING A CLEAR STANDARD
• FLORIDA SET A NATIONAL STANDARD HOW WE HONOR AND SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVED IN CAREER SOURCE FLORIDA IS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• what this does is it strengthens Florida's judicial sales process by requiring courts to follow standardized
• However, it lacks clear standards for requesting or conducting alternative sales, creating opportunities
• Also, what it does is that it has key provisions, which are court approval and transparency, standardized
• It establishes clear, standardized procedures ...integrity in Florida's judicial sales process.
• It establishes clear, standardized procedures for alternative sales.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Thompson excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 48 by Senator Garcia on judicial sales and procedures. Garcia explained a delete-all amendment that would create clearer statewide procedures for alternative judicial sales, increase transparency, remove bidding credits, extend sale timelines, and add oversight for auctioneers and escrow agents to prevent fraud and collusion. After no questions or opposition, the amendment was adopted, Senator Pasadoma said the rewrite addressed many of his concerns, and the committee then voted CS for SB 48 favorably with unanimous yes votes from members present. The committee then received a presentation from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on the effectiveness of Florida’s recent anti-squatting law, House Bill 621/SB 888. Presenters described several cases in which deputies used the new process to remove unlawful occupants, including a false landlord report, a long-term fake lease situation, and a more recent unlawful occupancy case. They said the law has helped protect property owners and potential victims, but suggested technical changes: clearer authorization for deputies to enter and use force if needed, and a fix to the affidavit penalty provision because false statements are currently being charged as false reports rather than perjury under the existing wording. The Florida Bar also presented on its role in regulating lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the unlicensed practice of law. Bar leaders explained that the Bar operates under the Florida Supreme Court’s authority, is funded by member fees, and handles complaints through a multi-step process involving intake, branch offices, grievance committees, referees, and final Supreme Court review. They described advertising review procedures, discipline statistics, consumer assistance, the Clients’ Security Fund, and enforcement against unlicensed practice. Senators asked about the Legislature’s authority over lawyer advertising, the prevalence of legal ads, the role of public members on grievance committees, and how those members are selected and used.