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• Senator Fukunaga excused. Senator Hashimoto: hi. Senator Picort: hi. Measures adopted.
• Senator Fukunaga excused. Senator Hashimoto: hi. Senator Picort: hi. Measures adopted.
• Senator Fukunaga excused. Senator Hashimoto: hi. Senator Picort: hi. Measures adopted.
• Senator Fukin excused. Senator Hashimoto: hi. Senator Decoy: hi. Measures adopted.
• <00:37:43.040> Senator Senator Fukin excused. Senator Senator Fukin excused.

Bills: SB3179, SB2872, SB2391, SB3282, SB2836, SB2181

Keywords: educational workers, harassment, workplace safety, temporary restraining orders, investigation procedures, retired education employees, teacher shortage, rehired retirants, entry level salary, collective bargaining agreements, pension benefits, education, teacher salaries, automatic increments, collective bargaining, teacher retention, workforce development, Pell grant program, short-term education, eligibility

Summary: The joint committee first heard SB 3179, which would require the Department of Education and charter schools to report harassment incidents involving educational workers and adopt procedures for handling them. DOE supported the bill, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying amendments to limit the measure to harassment directed at workers because of their position, to limit DOE legal assistance to temporary restraining order actions, and to clarify whether the harassment must come from outside the school system. Members also discussed whether the bill should cover non-DOE individuals on campus, whether investigations could be handled in-house, and whether training should be embedded in existing workday or school-year training rather than added as a separate requirement. The committee later voted to pass the bill with amendments as SD1. The committee then took up SB 2872, which would require retired teachers or administrators rehired into shortage or hard-to-fill positions to be paid the entry-level salary for that position. DOE supported the bill, and the Attorney General requested clarifying language about its effective date and that it would not affect already matured rights and duties. The Employees’ Retirement System administration emphasized that the bill should retain a 12-month break in service to preserve the pension system’s tax-exempt status and noted the importance of consistent classification of eligible positions. Members expressed support for using retired educators to help fill staffing gaps, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard SB 2391, which would provide annual step increases for public school teachers under bargaining unit 5, subject to funding. The Attorney General said the bill could conflict with collective bargaining procedures and Chapter 89, while DOE said unit 5 includes more than teachers and asked that the benefit be considered for other bargaining units as well, with funding provided if enacted. HSTA strongly supported the measure, arguing that annual step movement is already recognized in the collective bargaining agreement as a recruiting and retention tool. Testimony totals were noted as 16 in support, two in opposition, and three comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 3282, which would establish a statewide framework for the federal workforce Pell Grant program to fund short-term workforce education and training. The Attorney General suggested clarifying that the matter is one of statewide concern because UH is involved. UH and the Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, and DLIR testified that it is coordinating with DOE, the Workforce Development Council, and national groups on implementation. Members questioned whether the Workforce Development Council or DLIR should handle rulemaking and administration, and DLIR said the council is advisory while the department has grant administration expertise. The committee then moved into decision-making after discussion of possible amendments and implementation concerns.

Bills: SB 1065, SB 2117, SB 2217, SB 2363, SB 2533, SB 2742, SB 2743, SB 2881, SB 2964, SB 3013, SB 3014

Keywords: election procedures, voting systems, ballot counting, voter registration, electronic voting, electioneering, public funds, political advertising, civil penalties, school district, election offenses, prosecution, criminal procedure, district attorney, disqualification, voting by mail, election process, ballot correction, voter notification, electoral integrity

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• Um, our first bill on the agenda this morning is Senate Bill 42, Senate Kitchens.
• Bill 42, Senate morning is uh, Senate Bill 42, Senate Kitchens.<00:09:16.800> Uh,<00:09:17.519
• procedure is. procedure is.
• >> My senator, good morning. >> My senator, good morning.

Bills: SB42, SB166, SB42, SB166

Keywords: abandoned roads, land ownership, government regulations, property rights, transportation, Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, municipal elections, runoff elections, majority voting, electoral procedures, local governance, campaign finance, record retention, political action committees, Fair Campaign Practices Act, 1136

Bills: SB 711, SB 746, SB 942, SB 1403, SB 1404, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1559

Keywords: property owners' association, condominium, management company, homeowner rights, architectural review, child support, family law, Title IV-D agency, administrative adjustment, enforcement, legal representation, probate, decedents' estates, inheritance, community property, court procedures, electronic filing, guardianship, training, Alzheimer's disease

Bills: SB 711, SB 746, SB 942, SB 1403, SB 1404, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1559

Keywords: property owners' association, condominium, management company, homeowner rights, architectural review, child support, family law, Title IV-D agency, administrative adjustment, enforcement, legal representation, probate, decedents' estates, inheritance, community property, court procedures, electronic filing, guardianship, training, Alzheimer's disease

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• Okay, I guess Senator Brantley [ID: member_13684], we will hear you and Senator Miles.
• Senator Duhigg. Senator Maestas. Is that everybody but Senator Stewart? It's unanimous. Yes, it is.
• Senator, Mr.
• We've been on Senator Duhigg first and then said, Senator, thank you. Thank you, Senator.
• Good catch, Senator.

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Senator Duhigg (member_13244), Senate Bill 261, we'll hear first.
• We're ready on Senate Bill 23. Are we ready on Senate Bill 23, Senator Brown?
• Thank you, Senator. And we have five senators signed up.
• Senator Boone. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Senator, excuse me, Senator and Director.
• Senator Brent. No amount of time, Senator Brent.

Bills: SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Thank you, Senator Betancourt. Senator Hall, you're recognized.
• Thank you, Senator.
• Thank you Senator Perry. Uh, Senator Hall, you're recognized. Is this on the call?
• Senator Betancourt moves the Senate Bill 19 be reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation
• Senator Senator Hughes moves that Senate Bill 54 uh be reported favorably to full Senate Kurt color roll

Bills: SB 53, SB 54, HB16, SB 19

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, voting rights, judicial administration, court reform, juvenile diversion, court security, mental health services, drug offenses, constitutional amendments, political contributions, special legislative session, election code, transparency, campaign finance, election law

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• We track data to see how often procedures are happening. ...track data to see how often procedures are
• Next, on our agenda, is Senate Bill 30. Next on our agenda is Senate Bill 30.
• Senate Bill 30, reporting of induced abortions.
• So, I am here presenting Senate Bill 30.
• Procedures that are going on.

Bills: HB195, HB279, SB30, HB234, HB292, SB100, SB23, SB221, SB261, SB264

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• So if they want to do it, they can, but they have to follow these procedures.
• So if they want to do it, they can, but they have to follow these procedures.
• <00:13:39.720> and they have to follow these procedures and they have to follow these procedures
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• there are procedures in current Law<00:25:14.799> related<00:25:15.120> to<00:25:15.320

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

Bills: SCR37, SB145, SB237

Keywords: informed consent, healthcare, medical procedures, patient rights, surgeon general, regulatory review, adult residential care, generators, emergency power, health safety, Louisiana Department of Health, compliance, regulations, child welfare, Department of Children and Family Services, mandatory reporting, abuse prevention, investigative teams, child ombudsman, forensic interviews

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• Senator Bracy Davis. Here. Senator Burgess. Senator Claudiude. Senator Davis. Senator Leek. Here.
• Senator Harrell. Senator Leek? Here. Vice Chair Bradley? Senator Harrell. Here.
• education safety policies and procedures by Senator Polsky.
• Senator Bracey Davis. Yes. Senator Burgess, Senator Claudiud. Senator Davis.
• Senator Burgess, Senator Collaudiud, Senator Davis, Senator Leak, Vice Chair Bradley, Chair Harrell.

Bills: S0176, S0816

Keywords: campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to hear two bills and several confirmation appointments. Senate Bill 176, as amended, required public universities to maintain and publicize clear campus safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Senator Polsky said the bill was intended to close a gap in postsecondary safety guidance and mirror K-12 requirements. The committee adopted the amendment without objection, heard supportive comments about campus safety, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, which would codify the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to support research, prevention, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes; the bill drew supportive testimony from AARP and others and was also reported favorably. The committee then took up confirmations for multiple university and college boards of trustees. Nominees and appointees testified about their backgrounds and priorities, including FIU trustee Nestor Plana, UNF trustee Clarence Stephen Moore, UCF trustees Mark Philburn and Alan Flores, USF trustees Rick Piccolo and Nancy Watkins Hemingway, and Miami Dade College trustee Ismarie Monreal, among others. Their remarks emphasized student success, research growth, workforce development, financial stewardship, and institutional goals such as engineering, cybersecurity, health care, and preeminence. Several members asked about NCLEX nursing pass rates and university performance metrics, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety at UCF. After hearing the appointees and public comment, the committee voted to confirm the group of nominees in a block and reported the confirmations favorably. The meeting concluded without further business after a motion to adjourn.

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• Senator Albritton, Senator Butler, Senator Chesteen, Senator Figures, Senator Givhan, Senator Hatcher
• , Senator Hovey, Senator Kelley, Senator Melson, Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions, Senator Singleton
• Senator Chesteen, Senator Figures, Senator Givhan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovey, Senator Kelley, Senator
• Melson, Senator Roberts, Senator Sessions, Senator Singleton, Senator Smitherman, Senator Wagner, Senator
• Senator Butler, Senator Chesteen, Senator Figures, Senator Givhan, Senator Hatcher, Senator Hovey, Senator

Bills: HB245, SB16, SB59, SB62, SB79, SB88

Keywords: inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, SB16, four-point restraint, hog-tie, hog tie, prone restraint, law enforcement, police, sheriff, use of force, restraint techniques, positional asphyxia, arrest procedures, detention

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• >> Senator Hatcher >> Here. >> Senator Kelly >> Senator Coleman-Madison >> Senator Hovey >> Here. >>
• Clerk, call the roll. >> Senator Albritton, Senator Carnley, Senator Chambliss. >> Aye. >> Senator Coleman
• . >> Aye. >> Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher. >> Aye. >> Senator Kelly, Senator Coleman Madison. >> Aye
• >> Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher. >> Senator Gudger, Senator Hatcher.
• Any objection Senator Senator Hovey.

Bills: HB468, SB366, HB468, HB561, SB227, SB32

Keywords: service of process, funding, Marion County, fees, legal documents, firefighters, rights, personnel procedures, state law, public safety, HB468, local commissions, local authorities, municipal planning commission, planning commission, zoning, land use, municipal official, municipal officer, city council

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• Senator Brooks, Senator Burns.
• Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senatorice, Senator Prietto, Senator Saieieri, Senator Stewart, Senator
• With the clerk, please call the roll: Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senator
• Senator Prietto, Senator Sacieri, Senator Stewart, Senator Bergstrom: seven ayes, two nays.
• Senator Brooks, Senator Burns, Senator Dever, Senator Jett, Senator Ice, Senator Prieto.

Bills: HJR1032, SB1273, SB1433

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, guidance transparency, administrative procedures, public inspection, state agency accountability

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• Senator Sedillo Lopez?” “Thank you. Senator Sedillo Lopez. No. Senator Stewart. Senator Townsend?
• Senator Wirth. Yes. Senator Boone? No.” “Yes. Senator, am I supposed—? No.
• Senator Brantley and Senator Trujillo, Senate Bill 165. Senate Bill 165. Thank you, Mr.
• And Senators, just a reminder for the procedures here: you have a total of 15 minutes to advocate, so
• Chairman, Senator Lopez, Senator Lopez.

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• Senator Garcia? Senator Osgood? Here. Senator Polsky? Senator Simon? Here. Senator Smith? Here.
• Senator Osgood? Yes. Senator Polsky? Senator Simon? Yes. Senator Smith? No. Senator Wright? Yes.
• Senator Osgood? Yes. Senator Polsky? Senator Simon? Yes. Senator Smith? No. Senator Wright? Yes.
• Senator Osgood? Yes. Senator Polsky? Senator Simon? Yes. Senator Smith? Yes. Senator Wright? Yes.
• Senator Osgood? Yes. Senator Polsky? Senator Simon? Yes. Senator Smith? Yes. Senator Wright? Yes.

Bills: S0054, S0156, S0296, S0298

Keywords: cognitive function, psychotropic drugs, violent offenders, autopsy procedures, medical records, school safety, public records, open government, sunshine law, victims of dating violence, domestic violence, address confidentiality program, confidential address, voter registration, voting records, elections, supervisor of elections, Department of State, Attorney General, privacy

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-27 public safety budget, which totals about $8.2 billion within a $117.4 billion overall state budget. Caitlin Dawkins of the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget outlined funding and reductions across the public safety silo, including the Department of Corrections, Juvenile Justice, FDLE, Legal Affairs, the courts, and related entities. Agency heads then presented their requests, with FDLE seeking funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert system upgrades, alcohol testing equipment, officer mental health, criminal alien detection, and statutory staffing needs; DJJ requesting money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential contract rate increases, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requesting major funding for correctional officer pay increases, 500 additional FTE, facility construction and maintenance, communications and security technology, offender information system modernization, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members discussed staffing shortages, prison conditions, immigration enforcement, public records burdens, mental health and substance use treatment, and the need for continued investment in corrections. A member of the public also testified about poor conditions in some prisons, including clothing, food, medical care, and maintenance issues. The committee then considered and passed CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would clarify that a person may not resist a law enforcement officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties and would increase penalties in cases involving violence against officers. The bill sponsor described the case of Officer Jason Rayner and said the measure was intended to prevent defendants from using claims about unlawful detention or arrest to justify violence. An amendment conforming the bill’s language was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably after support was noted from several law enforcement and municipal groups. Next, the committee passed CS/SB 54, which addresses use of substances affecting cognitive function. An amendment narrowed the medical-records language to records relevant to investigations of violent offenders and clarified privacy protections. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 296, the Haven Act, which would direct a study of a secure web-based alert system for domestic violence victims so they can contact 911 without alerting an abuser, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to include dating violence victims. Testimony from survivors and advocates emphasized the danger victims face when trying to leave abusive situations. Finally, the committee passed CS/SB 298, the public-records companion bill, which extends confidentiality protections for participants in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating violence victims as well. All three bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after no further business.

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• Yes, Senator. Okay, and then there is also a Senate floor amendment number one.
• We support Senate Bill 41.
• We would like to thank Senator Charley and Senators Steinborn, Munoz, and Nava for bringing forward Senate
• I'd like to move a do pass on Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 264.
• Pass on Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 264. Is that appropriate?

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• Senator Simon. Senator Berman. Here. Senator Harrell. Senator Rodriguez. A quorum is present.
• Senator Berman, Senator Harrell, Senator Jones, Senator Rodriguez, Senator Simon, Chair Calatayud.
• Senator Jones. Senator Rodriguez. Senator Jones. Yes. Senator Rodriguez. Senator Simon? Yes.
• Senator Berman? Yes. Senator Harrell. Yes. Senator Jones. Senator Rodriguez. Senator Simon? Yes.
• Senator Berman? Yes. Senator Harrell. Yes. Senator Jones. Senator Rodriguez. Senator Simon? Yes.

Bills: S0176, S0372, S0720, S0816

Keywords: campus safety, higher education, university safety, college safety, student safety, threat assessment, violence prevention, credible threat, campus security, law enforcement notification, emergency response, public universities, Florida College System, student conduct, workplace violence, security escorts, incident reporting, title IX-like safety procedures, institutional safety policy, school violence

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary met with a quorum present and considered several bills and one confirmation. Senate Bill 720, relating to resident status for tuition purposes for previously incarcerated Floridians, was presented by Senator Osgood and supported by testimony from Eddie Fordham, who described his own reentry and college experience and the difficulty of proving residency after long incarceration. Senators Jones and Rodriguez spoke in favor, emphasizing rehabilitation and access to education. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 372, which would extend the state employee tuition waiver program to sheriff’s office employees on a space-available basis, with support noted from the Florida Sheriffs Association. Senate Bill 176, dealing with campus emergency management, conduct, and workplace violence policies, was also reported favorably after discussion focused on clearer reporting protocols, protective measures, and timely updates for students, faculty, and staff; several groups waved in support. Members also voted to recommend confirmation of Douglas Broxton to the Board of Governors of the State University System. Finally, Senate Bill 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes, received supportive testimony from medical and university representatives and favorable comments from senators, including remarks about research, federal funding, and improved outcomes. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• this legislation in the past, uh, we passed it in the house actually, but it ran out of time in the Senate
• I had the pleasure of meeting with, um, Senator, uh, Menendez and, uh, Representative Lopez, and both

Bills: HB163, HB 296

Keywords: judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections