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• This is a regular practice for our office when we receive voter registrations that are mailed to us,
• practice for our office<00:53:38.480><c> when</c><00:53:38.680><c> we</c><00:53:38.800><c> receive</
• Minnesota, and how they assessed the Minnesota, and how they assessed the work<01:23:15.280><c> that<
• I just want everyone to understand what that means, practically speaking.
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Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So what does this really mean in practice?
• </c><00:18:30.480><c> I</c> does this really mean in practice? I does this really mean in practice?
• They don't define their scope or how they'll assess compliance, but the OCC has exclusive examination
• compliance, but the OC they'll assess compliance, but the OC has<00:26:54.320><c> exclusive</c> has
• in the stable coin that I'm assessed in the stable coin that I'm remitting<01:40:12.239><c> as</c><01

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting began with roll call and introductions of commission members and guests, followed by approval of the agenda and a motion to approve the February 10 minutes with a correction clarifying that one quoted statement was misattributed. The commission then moved into presentations. The main presentation came from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors on implementation of the federal GENIUS Act for stablecoins. The speaker reviewed the OCC’s recent 367-page proposed rule, noting it raises many open questions and design choices for states, and discussed expected upcoming rulemaking from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury. The presentation focused on six areas: permissible issuer activities, reserve assets and redemption, risk management and supervision, treatment of state-qualified issuers, capital/operational backstops, and foreign issuers. It also flagged unresolved issues around Bank Secrecy Act/AML requirements and the meaning of “digital asset service provider” activities. A substantial portion of the discussion addressed yield restrictions, with the presenter explaining the OCC’s broad definition of yield and its rebuttable presumption against issuer-affiliated or related third-party yield arrangements. The speaker said this likely forecloses many existing white-label structures but leaves some room for third-party payments depending on distance from the issuer, and noted ongoing Senate debate over similar provisions. The presentation also covered reserve valuation, liquidity and diversification requirements, redemption timing, and supervisory expectations such as third-party oversight, IT security, exam cycles, and reporting. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended minutes.

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• Um, without knowing private practice.
• c><02:33:22.080><c> attorney</c> experience as a practicing attorney experience as a practicing attorney
• This is really key for New assessment.
• However, this does not reflect current practices within the Department of Safety.
• </c><03:33:41.040><c> Formula</c> the national best practices. Formula the national best practices.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• very clearly practicing law when you're helping people prepare legal forms, that is practice of law on
• Concerns about fraudulent practices, unethical practices, such as those raised in lawsuits, this bill
• We obviously don't want unauthorized practice of law.
• They found that we did not practice law.
• That's the practice of law under Arizona.

Bills: SB1003 , SB1060 , SB1134 , SB1275 , SB1327 , SB1429 , SB1618 , SB1634 , SB1654 , SB1803 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1023 , SCR1027

Committee: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans

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• Many hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice or a PhD, the terminal degree in nursing.
• The dentist needs to be licensed and practicing within the state of Florida.
• The dentist also tells them how long they have to practice before they feel they can practice with less
• The dentist also tells them how long they have to practice before they feel they can practice with less
• I've seen this in every area of the state I have served, practicing in Panama City.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

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• So we'll see how this plays out in practice.
• three groups of concerns from the Office of the Attorney General with due process and kind of some practical
• And then the third are kind of some practical considerations.
• Reed, are you looking at fees as well in other states and how they assess fees?
• I don’t know what the solutions are other than, I mean, do we, and we just did the best practices for

Keywords: Freedom of Information Advisory Council, 976, house, all

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• When they make a change of scope of practice, and that includes changes in the rates that they get from
• When they make a change of scope of practice, and that includes changes in the rates that they get from
• I'm a practicing lawyer. I've been doing real estate law for almost 30 years.
• Right now, when a person calls in of any age, we do a safety assessment.
• Sometimes we think as legislators that our bills are perfect, and we come to find out in practical application

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several print hearings and gubernatorial appointments, with most early legislation advancing without opposition. RS 33743, the Idaho Student Safety and Educator Disclosure Act, would require school applicants to disclose past investigations or disciplinary actions and require prior employers to respond; RS 33744 would move certain federally qualified and rural health center scope-of-practice rate changes into code; RS 33721 would extend certain state endowment land commercial leases from 49 to 99 years; and RS 33660 would expand disclosure requirements for paid signature gatherers and paid candidate advocates. All four RS measures were sent to print. The committee also heard from and later resumed testimony on several gubernatorial reappointments, including Jerry Doppie to the Endowment Fund Investment Board, Skip Smeiser to the Lottery Commission, and Nicaela Black Abrams to the Racing Commission; those votes were deferred to a later meeting. House Bill 674, which would remove the Public Utilities Commission’s role in reviewing certain telecommunications service discontinuances and rely on the FCC process instead, drew significant testimony. The sponsor and telecom representatives said it would eliminate a duplicative state process and speed broadband and infrastructure investment while preserving FCC protections. Opponents, including former telecom workers and a trial lawyers representative, warned it could leave rural copper-line customers and emergency users without adequate service or local oversight. After questions about the federal language and whether the bill might invert the current review process, the committee voted to hold HB 674 subject to the call of the chair. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1391, a technical fix preserving lawful entry authority for publicly employed land surveyors, and Senate Bill 1389, which would provide liability protection for churches, grange halls, and other property owners who voluntarily serve as polling places. HB 860, revising the medical parental rights law and related emergency treatment and hotline provisions, received supportive testimony from the Idaho Medical Association, a teen advocate, and the 988 crisis hotline director, and was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment. HB 549, which would remove property-owner signatures from petitions to dissolve hospital taxing districts, drew divided testimony: supporters said the current process is unworkable in places like McCall, while the Idaho Hospital Association urged a higher threshold and warned of inconsistency with other district laws. The committee voted to send HB 549 to the 14th order for possible amendment.

Transcript Highlights:

• So regional service centers are a practical way to strengthen workforce stability, IDEA implementation
• in the PASS classroom, we focus on behavior the same way by modeling, having structured lessons, practicing
• And so we practice things like, 'It's important to keep your hands to yourself when you're frustrated
• that really is a way for us to co-regulate with the student, teach them new skills, come back, they practice
• talked about at the beginning, now we have PASS before we would ever start to look at more formal assessments

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• With transparent funding and practical implementation, this policy can expand opportunities statewide
• Every debate that these students go through is an opportunity for them to practice for citizenship.
• It's a practice chance for leadership.
• It's a practice for living in a society where people think differently, they believe differently, and
• courses, clarifies eligibility for dual enrollment and reimbursements, updates college readiness assessments

Bills: S1062 , S1718 , S7038

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Keywords: speech education, debate, high school, Florida Debate Initiative, civics, competitive teams, student participation, educational advancement, educator preparation, certification, professional development, temporary certificate, military service, collaboration, teaching effectiveness, education, Florida College System, tuition waivers, vocational rehabilitation, state universities

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met to consider several education bills and the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 Department of Education budget. The committee first took up CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, which would formalize Florida’s Speech and Debate Week, strengthen the partnership between the Department of Education and the Florida Debate Initiative, require annual public reporting, and support statewide speech and debate programming. The bill drew extensive supportive testimony from students, alumni, and advocates who said debate improved civic engagement, literacy, confidence, and school performance, while also noting the need for equitable access and funding for travel and competition. The committee adopted a delete-everything amendment and then reported the bill favorably as amended by a unanimous vote of members present. The committee then heard SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, which expands access to educator preparation coursework, broadens eligibility for temporary certification for some formerly certified professionals, and allows prior subject-area exam results to satisfy requirements. Public testimony largely supported easing barriers for experienced educators while emphasizing that certification changes are only a partial solution to teacher shortages and should be paired with better pay, retention, and professional respect. The bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 7038 on education, which included a wide range of higher education and workforce-related changes, including a tuition waiver for Florida State Guard members, residency clarifications, oversight changes for blind services and vocational rehabilitation providers, licensure updates for private colleges, dual enrollment and assessment revisions, scholarship and funding changes, and reserve-fund requirements. An amendment restored the Classical Learning Test as a qualifying option for a grandparent tuition waiver, adjusted a Pell Grant performance metric, changed accreditation timing, and made other technical revisions. A dental education stakeholder raised concerns that one provision could disrupt long-standing exemptions for dental assisting programs, and the Florida Dental Association said it was working with the sponsor to avoid unintended impacts. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as amended. The final major item was a high-level review of the proposed pre-K-12 budget, totaling $34.9 billion with local funds. Highlights included $30 billion for public schools and K-12 scholarships, a $50 increase in the base student allocation, a 1.64% increase in total funds per FTE, $4.5 billion for family empowerment scholarships as a separate FEFP categorical, $25 million for districts facing future enrollment declines, $65.3 million to help districts with current-year enrollment losses, $432.8 million for VPK, and $30.4 million for regional education consortia. Senators asked about reductions or flat funding in some allocations, teacher pay, declining enrollment support, Schools of Hope funding, and support for non-teaching school staff. Public testimony on the budget focused heavily on concerns about charter and voucher funding, especially the $6 million for Schools of Hope, with speakers urging more investment in traditional public schools, teacher compensation, and school infrastructure. The committee concluded the meeting by adjournment after no further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• AI is not going to slow down, and we don't have any standardized practice to make sure that our students
• treatment and discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity in public education spending and hiring practices
• treatment and discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity in public education spending and hiring practices
• In fact, they don't even have to be in practice since 2021 and still get access to the country, so I
• Bill 2101 expands the required information to be included in the five-year water supply and demand assessments

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting was a rapid review of a very large bill package, with the chair repeatedly asking staff to keep descriptions high level and many bills placed on third-read consent or consent calendars. A major theme was artificial intelligence: bills would require minors to be told when they are interacting with AI, allow AI-assisted divorce arbitration by consent, create an AI education program, privilege certain AI communications, and require K-12 instruction on ethical and practical AI use. Other education measures addressed school district superintendents, health instruction, anti-Semitism prohibitions, fetal development standards, and school safety, including a bill allowing concealed firearms on school grounds under specified conditions. Several health and public safety bills were also discussed. These included funding and oversight measures for childhood cancer research, nursing care complaint timelines, firefighter cancer data collection, limits on pharmacy penalties, and a bill making it a felony to administer abortion-inducing drugs without consent. Members also heard bills on overtime wage enforcement, domestic violence evidence standards in parenting cases, probation limits for dangerous crimes against children, and a measure expanding manslaughter liability to online encouragement of teen suicide. One sponsor strongly opposed a provisional medical licensing bill for foreign-trained applicants, while other sponsors emphasized rural health access, nurse anesthetist reimbursement parity, and the need for a dental board member who is an oral surgeon. A large portion of the meeting focused on water, land, energy, and state agency oversight. Bills would streamline or change rules for small modular reactors, new power plants, water supply determinations, groundwater transportation fees, water hauling, and state land disposition. Members also considered measures affecting the State Land Department, including audits, oversight boards, continuation, land-use maps for data centers and energy projects, and rules for mineral leases and solar or wind siting. Other topics included wildlife and ranching, Mexican wolf policy, annexation, housing and development incentives, transportation and towing rules, digital driver licenses, and a proposed four-year moratorium on municipal and county fee, tax, and utility-rate increases, which drew questions about stakeholder input and the impact on enterprise funds and local utilities. No recorded roll-call votes were taken in the transcript; most items were simply presented, briefly discussed, and left on consent or calendar status, with one bill noted as held in rules and another pulled for further discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendment as redrafted will ensure that costs for literacy screening assessments are also included
• And yet they could be precluded from continuing the practices that are working for them and that are
• My wife, as many of you may know, is an optometrist, and she practices at a community health center.
• Shifting our elementary literacy curriculum to a science-based approach means adopting evidence-based practices
• legislation equip teachers with the knowledge and tools to successfully adopt these new and improved practices

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Health may impose reasonable conditions on the private detention facility to correct any issues or assess
• Some of the duties of the council include reporting to the governor on state agency practices and providing
• recommendations for changes in state policy or practices that will help implement the for changes in
• state policy or practices that will help implement the strategic plan.
• serve youth and young adults experiencing unaccompanied homelessness, and I see this in my private practice

Bills: SB5979 , SB6308 , SB6319

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: opioids, substance abuse, dependent children, child welfare, caregiver substance use, court orders, shelter care, judicial discretion, family law, early childhood, family services, diversion programs, court-ordered assessments, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We do have a waiver for our nursing home tax for the quality assessment.
• They're like 3 things that you consider like the best practice before actually executing on a treatment
• But in the real world practice, doctors have in their mind a differential diagnosis of what's happening
• those denials, but also anticipate those tiles and where I've been most successful with my my cancer practice
• common biomarker tests that and I order as well as the off-label drug use is that I have a good practice

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• If the SOS finds a violation, the SOS can require the county to remedy the situation and assess a penalty
• conservative, under, under the Secretary of State's conservatorship to monitor and make sure that good practices
• It's practical, it's proven, and it's the right thing to do. I'm proud to bring it forward today.
• Yeah, just pretend you're testifying already and it can be practice, like, you know, just so that you're
• It's replicating the best practices from other states, including neighboring states to Texas, such as

Bills: HB311

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: flood hazards, recreational vehicles, temporary dwelling structures, Texas Water Development Board, flood safety standards, emergency management

Transcript Highlights:

• State finds a violation, the Secretary of State can require the county to remedy the situation and assess
• , under conservatorship. ...Secretary of State's conservatorship to monitor and ensure that good practices
• It's practical, it's proven, and it's the right thing to do. I'm proud to bring it forward today.
• Can you just keep talking so that you're practicing, because all of a sudden, it'll probably come on.
• It's replicating the best practices from other states, including neighboring states to Texas, such as

Bills: HB311 , SB447 , SB505 , SB2217 , SB2753 , HB311

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill introduces a practical framework that empowers HHSC to better partner with private inpatient
• Measuring the success of the program involves assessing whether the client's life has meaningfully improved
• As far as their current practices, I do know from my experience that this is not commonly done at health
• signal for federal and state health departments and others, reporting needs to become a commonplace practice
• language by removing obsolete language and aligning the law with current TDLR dietitian and lozenger practices

Bills: SB670 , SB1388 , SB627 , SB912 , SB269 , SB528 , HB2711 , HB4819 , HB5248 , HB4175

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: SB 670, investigational sun protection products, sun protection, sunscreen, FDA approval, clinical trial, phase one trial, patient access, informed consent, physician prescription, Texas Health and Safety Code, Texas Medical Board, compassionate use, experimental treatment, medical freedom, patient autonomy, healthcare regulation, dietitian, dietitians, licensed dietitian

Transcript Highlights:

• this past July, I was able to secure a **$1.4 billion** settlement with MEDA to stop the company's practice
• These parties have practically unlimited resources that could swamp most legal teams and delay effective
• It would be beneficial to discuss specific data and trends to assess the program's current position.
• I mean, I've had a little practice now. I've gotten better at this job, so it helps.
• **General Paxton**: I mean, I've had a little practice now.

Bills: SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

Transcript Highlights:

• believe that this will enable the agency to really begin to measure and really be able to start assessing
• conducting research, and this included the issuance of a request for information to capture the best practices
• conducting research, and this included the issuance of a request for information to capture the best practices
• Our research also identified the need for flexibility in care through practices like teledentistry, increasing
• We're also seeking innovation with the use of best practices such as acclimation visits and teledentistry

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard a base budget overview for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which was presented as a $46.8 billion starting point for the silo. Staff explained that HHS accounts for about half of the state base budget and roughly 36% of general revenue, with AHCA and Medicaid making up the largest share. The committee then reviewed the PACE program for the elderly, including its eligibility, service model, growth in applications, slot funding and reversions, and the agency’s plan to move from the federal three-way agreement to a more detailed two-party contract to improve accountability, transparency, and reporting. Members raised concerns about unfilled slots, reversions, rural access, and the need for clearer return-on-investment data; the agency said it would follow up on some of those questions. The committee also heard from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities on its statewide dental program. APD described its history of appropriations, the failed January 2024 solicitation, and a new up-to-$11.5 million solicitation focused on preventive care, community partnerships, teledentistry, and coordination with other services. Members questioned overlap with Medicaid dental coverage, the effect of Medicaid unwinding on APD clients, and whether state dollars were duplicating federally supported services; APD said it tries to act as payer of last resort and that services would continue during procurement. Public testimony from an APD stakeholder and the Florida Dental Association emphasized Medicaid eligibility problems for waiver recipients, low reimbursement rates, limited access to anesthesia and hospital-based dental care, and concerns that proposed Medicaid changes could reduce access for special-needs patients. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs then presented on state veterans service officers and benefits assistance. FDVA highlighted its role in helping veterans access federal benefits, reporting about $27.9 billion in federal dollars flowing into Florida and a high return on state investment. The department said it has increased outreach, claims processing, and services, and has trained staff to identify mental health concerns through its Overwatch program. In response to questions, FDVA discussed plans to expand adult day health care at a new veterans nursing home and possibly at existing locations with additional state funding. At the end of the meeting, the committee completed its presentations and adjourned without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• Paragraph B codifies and clarifies the current practice for commissioner's review of approval of building
• </c><00:54:11.200><c> for</c> clarifies the the current practice for clarifies the the current practice
• </c><00:54:52.720><c> with</c><00:54:52.960><c> the</c> happening in practice with the happening in practice
• Clarifying current practice, the language clarifies when administrative costs attributable to staff may
• Um clarifying current practice. Um fund. Um clarifying current practice.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• for advanced practice nurses.
• Gail Harrell, Doctor of Nursing Practice, invites you to her practice.'
• So a Doctor of Nursing Practice, if I say I'm a Doctor of Nursing Practice, I'm using my title appropriately
• I am a doctor of nursing practice.
• I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Committee: Senate Health Policy

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee first considered SB 268, a public records bill for emergency physicians. A strike-all amendment narrowed and clarified the exemption, and the sponsor said it was intended to protect current emergency department physicians and eligible family members who submit a written request. Emergency physician Dr. Sean Patterson and several health care organizations supported the bill, citing threats, harassment, and safety concerns tied to mandatory reporting and patient encounters. The committee adopted the amendment and reported SB 268 favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then heard SB 514, creating the Doula Support for Healthy Births Pilot Program in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties for pregnant and postpartum women, with priority for those affected by substance use disorder. Members discussed how the Department of Health would implement the pilot, collect data, and work with existing maternal health partners. An amendment changed the funding source to specific appropriations in the General Appropriations Act. Supporters said doula care can improve maternal and infant outcomes and help address Florida’s maternal health crisis. The bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 36, on use of professional nursing titles, drew extensive debate over whether nurses with doctoral degrees should be able to use the title “doctor” in clinical and advertising settings while clearly identifying themselves as nurses. The sponsor said the bill was about transparency and patient clarity, while several senators raised concerns that patients could confuse DNPs with physicians. Supporters from nursing groups said the bill protects earned credentials and does not expand scope of practice. The committee adopted an amendment aligning the bill with the House version and reported SB 36 favorably as a committee substitute. The committee also reported favorably SB 864, creating a public records exemption for uterine fibroid research data; SB 844, requiring continuing education on sickle cell disease care management for certain health professionals; SB 1404, revising memory care licensing for assisted living facilities; and SB 914, clarifying dry needling authority for occupational therapists. Finally, the committee took up SB 1758, a broad public assistance bill affecting Medicaid and SNAP. The sponsor described reforms including stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for certain able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services through a waiver, pharmacy program changes, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. Members questioned the work requirement, implementation costs, eligibility verification, and due process concerns, while the sponsor said the bill would require federal approval and legislative review before implementation. Three amendments were adopted to adjust drug list update timing, expand public testimony on the high-cost drug list, and require faster prior authorization responses with a temporary supply in emergencies. The transcript cuts off before the final disposition of SB 1758.