Transcript Highlights:

• All of the other television broadcasters and radio broadcasters provide emergency management systems.
• All of the other television broadcasters and radio broadcasters provide emergency management systems.
• All of the other television broadcasters and radio broadcasters provide emergency management systems.
• All of the other television broadcasters and radio broadcasters provide emergency management systems.
• All of the other television broadcasters and radio broadcasters provide emergency management systems.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• For radio and TV, and just the importance of that.
• The emergency service for public broadcasting, radio, and TV is very important.
• And so to have public broadcasting and have people be able to turn on the radio, turn on the TV, regardless
• I get the entire intent of public broadcast and public radio is to be non-biased, to be a resource, and
• Twelve communities only have public broadcasting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, radio, television broadcasting stations, websites, streaming platforms, mobile apps that broadcast
• Uh, radio, television broadcasting bill.
• Uh, radio, television broadcasting stations,<00:21:14.240> websites,<00:21:14.799> streaming
• <00:21:17.919> these mobile apps that broadcast these mobile apps that broadcast these deceptive
• the media, or if they're required by federal law to broadcast the ads.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I remember being on the radio during 9/11, being on the radio when Paul Wellstone's plane went down.
• and<00:46:35.760> digital radio, and TV broadcasting and digital radio, and TV broadcasting
• <00:47:35.920> broadcaster<00:47:36.760> and 14 years, I was a radio broadcaster and
• 14 years, I was a radio broadcaster and it<00:47:37.600> was<00:47:38.200> um<00:47:38.280
• I represent 300 local radio and television member stations and stakeholders in the broadcasting industry

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We stage all the concerts on MPB radio.
• So, we're expanding that. that program, has her own radio show that program, has her own radio show called
• Uh we're ad issue program on radio.
• On the radio side, we know that we own the market share from 6A to 9A in the morning on the radio.
• On the radio side, we know that we own the market share from 6A to 9A in the morning on the radio.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 14 January, 2026; 1:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation from a charter-school authorizer agency. Witnesses explained that the agency no longer receives the federal CSP grant, that a one-time $499,000 equipment grant was not recurring, and that in FY25 they also had no general fund appropriation. They said their special-fund revenue has grown but is not enough to sustain operations alone, especially because the money arrives once a year and the agency needs a cash balance in advance. Their budget request sought a mix of general and special funds, but the legislative budget recommendation stayed near the FY26 appropriation level. Members asked about salary growth and contractual spending; the agency said higher salaries reflected doctorate-level staff and a planned sixth position, while contractual costs covered technical assistance, consultants, CPA reviews, and outside legal support. The agency also said a pending bill, identified as House Bill 2, could significantly affect its operations and revenue. Members asked about Republic, and the agency said a peer report had just been released, the school had made operational changes, and progress was being made though questions remained. The Library Commission then presented its budget request. The outgoing director announced retirement and introduced the incoming director, and praised the agency’s recent federal and state audits with no findings. The commission asked to restore two headcount reductions in the budget recommendation, saying the positions were hard to fill because they require specialized librarianship credentials and that losing them would cost about $130,000. It also asked to restore federal spending authority in case IMLS funding became uncertain, and requested about $173,000 for a 5% salary progression pool because turnover had reached 35% and many employees were near the start step. Senators asked about the open positions and turnover; the commission said one position had been open 10 months, another about eight months, and some turnover was due to retirements. Mississippi Public Broadcasting then presented its request for an $18.153 million appropriation. The agency said it wanted salary progressions to retain staff, four new vehicles for engineering and transmitter work, and $522,000 in reappropriated digitization funds to continue a project that has digitized more than half its library holdings for online access. The director also highlighted programming and outreach, including a new food-focused show, a music program, live coverage of the National Folk Festival, a Medgar Evers documentary now in national distribution, and expanded radio programming. He said MPB reaches nearly 1 million TV viewers annually, has strong radio and app usage, and continues to provide required weather, Silver Alert, and Amber Alert notifications. He also described a partnership with the Department of Education using e-glass technology to connect teachers to classrooms lacking instructors, saying the program is already serving multiple districts and drawing national interest.

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, uh, Senate Bill 263's radio broadcasters franchise tax, we passed this out last session, got
• But is also similarly situated free and over the air local FCC licensed radio broadcasters.
• pre-recorded television radio programs.
• Consisting between radio and television broadcasters. Thank you for this consideration.
• It's just making sure that the broadcasters that have the local.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:04:22.639> It are visible during the broadcast. It are visible during the broadcast.
• television and radio broadcasters statewide.
• radio 100 free overtheair television radio broadcasters<00:08:38.320> statewide.
• U, we support broadcasters statewide.
• Association of Broadcasters that deal Association of Broadcasters that deal with<00:25:16.720> the

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on several public safety and emergency-related measures. SB 3192, on emergency healthcare license waivers, drew support from nursing and healthcare advocates who said automatic emergency licensure during a governor-declared emergency would help avoid delays in bringing qualified clinicians to disaster areas, citing the Lahaina wildfire response. The committee reported 13 supportive testimonies, none in opposition, and one comment. It later recommended passage of SB 3192 with technical non-substantive amendments and a defective effective date, and the recommendation was adopted by vote. SB 2121, requiring ASL interpretation and visible picture-in-picture display during official emergency announcements, received supportive testimony from the Disability and Communications Access Board and the Hawaii Association of Broadcasters. DAP demonstrated why captions alone are not sufficient and why an interpreter on screen improves effective communication. Broadcasters supported the bill’s intent but raised practical concerns about implementation and staffing, suggesting amendments. SB 3239, which would appropriate funds to HMA for bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency, was supported by legal aid and immigrant-rights advocates who emphasized the need for language access during disasters and noted the large LEP population in Hawaii. After discussion, the chair proposed folding the sign-language and multilingual access concepts into SB 21109, a broader emergency preparedness communications bill, and the committee deferred SB 2121 and SB 3239. The committee also heard SB 2645 on fire prevention and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire marshal supported the bill’s provisions to modernize the office, create cross-certified assistant fire marshals, shift inspections to a risk-based schedule, establish the state fire code as the baseline, and create a special fund, but DLNR opposed the section changing the marshal selection process from a council-based appointment to gubernatorial appointment. The chair ultimately recommended passage of the proposed SD2 with blank appropriation amounts and committee-report concerns, and the recommendation was adopted. The committee then passed SB 21109 with amendments, incorporating the deferred sign-language and language-access ideas into the broader emergency communications framework. It also later took up measures from the prior day’s agenda, passing SB 2882, SB 3191, and SB 2339 with amendments, including changes to the state buildings, water safety/drowning prevention, and building code council measures.

Transcript Highlights:

• communications and interoperability on radio communications.
• So what we created here is a radio free-for-all in our state.
• We made major investments in radio interoperability this session.
• HB 149 requires the Governor to adopt standards for radio interoperability review.
• It will allow the state to place a strategic pause on purchases that impair radio interoperability.

Bills: HB25, HB48, HB149, HB254, HB26, HB192

Keywords: ivermectin, pharmacist authority, prescription-free, healthcare regulation, patient access, HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert

Transcript Highlights:

• Understand that many of our small broadcasters, many of our medium-sized broadcasters, have endured a
• My family owned a small cluster of radio stations.
• Now, the one thing that broadcasters offer in this space of free broadcast, or bread and butter, if you
• On one of our radio stations, we were the exclusive broadcaster of the indomitable Rush Limbaugh.
• And a non-compete will only be enforced within the broadcast area of that broadcast station.

Keywords: Scheduler, 973, house, all

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and first handled routine business including postponing approval of the prior journal and confirming a quorum. Several committee reports were adopted, including measures from Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Tourism and Recreation and Economic Development, Appropriations, Rules, Commerce, and Environmental and Natural Resource Protection. The chamber also adopted House Resolution 531, designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month, after testimony from Rep. DeLosier and discussion of a constituent’s experience with severe scoliosis; the resolution passed 201-1. The House then adopted a series of additional resolutions and bills, including Diaper Need Awareness Week, a study on PANS/PANDAS, 717 Day, Little League World Series Week, and a resolution commemorating America 250 in Pennsylvania. It also passed bills on Sunshine Act agenda notice changes, veteran death notifications, Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, township audit deadlines, first responder memorials, road transfers, parole board succession, and restrictions on HOA limits for rooftop solar. The solar bill drew multiple failed amendments on HOA voting rules, native plants, energy-source discrimination, and net metering; one amendment on indemnification for elected officials at special events was adopted. In final passage votes, the House approved legislation to prohibit NDAs related to data centers, with debate centered on transparency and local control; it passed 171-31. The chamber also passed bills allowing Pittsburgh school administrators to collectively bargain, requiring hunting and trapping education options in schools, expanding SWIF’s equity investment authority, and scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule 3 controlled substance. The Counseling Compact bill and a parole-record privilege bill both passed unanimously or near-unanimously, and the House signed those measures for presentation to the Governor. The session ended with referrals of new bills to committees, a motion to adjourn, and adjournment until July 1, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Understand that many of our small broadcasters, many of our medium-sized broadcasters, have endured a
• My family owned a small cluster of radio stations.
• Now, the one thing that broadcasters offer in this space of free broadcast, or bread and butter, if you
• On one of our radio stations, we were the exclusive broadcaster of the indomitable Rush Limbaugh.
• And a non-compete will only be enforced within the broadcast area of that broadcast station.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a student advocate and family members connected to a resolution on scoliosis awareness. The chamber first took up committee reports from Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, Tourism and Recreation and Economic Development, and later Appropriations, Rules, Commerce, and Environmental and Natural Resource Protection, agreeing to the reported bills and resolutions. House Resolution 531, designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month, was adopted 201-1 after remarks describing the condition and the advocacy of a young constituent. The House also adopted resolutions designating Diaper Need Awareness Week, directing a study on PANS/PANDAS, recognizing 717 Day, Little League World Series Week, and commemorating America 250 in Pennsylvania, with broad bipartisan support. The House then considered several bills on final passage. House Bill 2146, updating the Sunshine Act’s 24-hour agenda notice rule after a court ruling, and Senate Bills 130, 511, 971, 972, 1181, and 1235 were agreed to. House Bill 1239, limiting HOA restrictions on rooftop solar, drew multiple amendments; some were withdrawn, and others failed on tied votes, after debate over HOA governance, native plants, and net metering. House Bill 2219, on license plates and transportation provisions, had an amendment agreed to removing indemnification language for elected officials at special events, and then passed as amended. House Bill 2558, banning non-compete agreements for broadcast workers, saw an amendment to preserve limited non-competes fail, and the bill passed. House Bill 2359, prohibiting government NDAs related to data centers, passed 171-31 after extensive debate over transparency and local control. The chamber also passed House Bill 2455, granting Pittsburgh school administrators collective bargaining rights, despite objections that existing appeal protections already exist; it passed 106-96. House Bill 2460, creating hunting and trapping education provisions, passed 180-22 after debate over whether it duplicated existing law and imposed a mandate. House Bill 2499, expanding the State Workers’ Insurance Fund’s equity investment authority, passed 173-29. House Bill 2529, scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance, passed 198-4 amid testimony about overdose risks and concerns about criminalization. Senate Bill 604, joining the Counseling Compact, passed 188-14, and Senate Bill 1259, clarifying parole record privilege and expanding notice to denied parole applicants, passed unanimously 202-0. The House then made referrals and committee assignments, signed the two Senate bills for presentation to the Governor, and adjourned until July 1, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Deputy Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management; Robert Harder, Director of Broadcast
• Florida Public Radio stations and TV stations through the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network have
• Beacon stands for Broadcast Emergency Alerts and Communications Operations Network.
• It's not a replacement for broadcasters.
• It's an evolution of our service to the state, utilizing radio broadcast station channels to provide

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management and related public-safety applications. The panel included the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the University of Florida, and Florida International University. FDEM described current uses of AI for invoice anomaly detection, automated situation report drafting, and data synthesis in WebEOC, emphasizing that AI is used to speed analysis and improve efficiency but not to replace human decision-making. The agency also said counties retain access through backup communications such as Starlink and generators, and that WebEOC provides shared visibility, archived documentation, and a common operating picture across all 67 counties. University of Florida representatives highlighted Beacon, an AI-enabled public safety audio service developed with FDEM and public media partners to distribute official alerts across multiple platforms, including mobile devices and digital streams. UF IFAS described a geospatial AI “Gaia bot” that turns satellite data into natural-language answers and maps for crop damage assessment and flood-risk mapping, with a focus on making complex Earth-observation data more accessible to growers and policymakers. FIU presented AI models that predict water levels and flood mitigation settings much faster than traditional simulation tools, with comparable or better accuracy, and said the work includes explainability features and broader research on compound flooding. Members asked extensive questions about storm surge, hallucinations, whether generative AI or large language models were being used, data vetting, and hardware needs. The witnesses repeatedly stressed that their systems are not autonomous, that human review remains central, and that the models used are primarily data-driven predictive tools rather than chatbot-style generative AI. The meeting ended with thanks to the panelists and an announcement that the committee’s policy chief was leaving for another position. Representative Mooney then moved that the committee rise, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• , It's print, digital, hybrid, broadcast, or radio station.
• I want to make sure that we have local news reporting whether that is print or broadcast or radio or
• I want to make sure that we have local news reporting whether that is print or broadcast or radio or
• As we move forward because the times are changing and that's created the problem. broadcast or radio
• Um, and I broadcast or radio or digital.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Now we'll move on, members, to tab number two, SB 422, Automated Dependent Surveillance Broadcasts, by
• Senate Bill 422 defines automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, or ADS-B, as an advanced aviation
• picked that up, that radio signal, they go, we're going to charge you a fee.
• This information that's broadcast by an ADS-B in or ADS-B out is only a limited range, far enough to
• that would have broadcast the helicopter's location had been turned off by the Army.

Bills: S0086, S0422, S0706, S1054, S1670

Keywords: unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, ADS-B, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, aviation, airports, airport fees, landing fees, departure fees, touch-and-go landing, general aviation, pilot privacy, airspace radius, aircraft tracking, surveillance data, Florida Statutes chapter 330, Part 91

Summary: The Senate Committee on Transportation met and considered several bills, beginning with CS/SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure requiring commercial drivers to be lawfully present, hold a valid CDL, read English, and communicate with law enforcement, with vehicle impoundment, civil penalties, and out-of-service orders for violations. After questions about impacts on carriers and interstate operations, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably, with one no vote. The committee then heard CS/SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County; county representatives supported the amendment and bill. The committee also approved CS/SB 1670 on the Outsider specialty license plate after an amendment reduced the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1054, dealing with traffic infractions resulting in crashes with another vehicle. The bill would impose escalating fines and license suspensions for crashes caused by running red lights or stop signs, and require bodily injury insurance for a year when injury results. A clarifying amendment limited the insurance requirement to one year, and the bill was reported favorably after supportive testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups. The final major bill was CS/SB 422 on automated dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) data; it would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate or collect certain landing-related fees. Supporters argued the technology should remain focused on aviation safety and warned against false invoices and discouraging pilot training, while airport representatives said they currently use the data for fee collection and wanted further discussion. After an amendment narrowing the bill’s application, the committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I reserve. we need to finance a public radio we need to finance a public radio outlet,<05:21
• Now let's be very Public Broadcasting.
• television and radio.
• Speaker, the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 mandates that all public broadcasting programs must demonstrate
• The problem with the public broadcasting The problem with the public broadcasting act<05:56:20.000

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Now we'll move on, members, to tab number two, SB 422, Automated Dependent Surveillance Broadcasts by
• Senate Bill 422 defines automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, or ADS-B, as an advanced aviation
• picked that up, that radio signal, they go, we're going to charge you a fee.
• This information that's broadcast by an ADS-B in or ADS-B out is only a limited range, far enough to
• Additionally, a key system that would have broadcast the helicopter's location had been turned off by

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 86, which would make it unlawful for unauthorized aliens to operate commercial motor vehicles in Florida. The sponsor described the bill as a highway safety measure, requiring lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and the ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also provides for impoundment, custody transfer to federal authorities, a civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order. An amendment was adopted, public testimony included support from the Florida PBA, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment was adopted to make the change subject to FAA approval, a trademark agreement, and a reasonable implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure and the amendment, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee approved SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after adopting an amendment reducing the Huber Brothers Foundation’s share of proceeds from 25% to 10%. The committee also passed SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in crashes involving red lights or stop signs, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after injury-causing crashes. Testimony from law enforcement and advocacy groups supported the bill, and it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data. The bill would prohibit use of ADS-B data to calculate or collect landing-related fees, and an amendment narrowed the prohibition to fees tied to landings, touch-and-goes, or entering a fee-assessing airspace radius. Aviation groups, pilots, and airport officials offered extensive testimony, with supporters arguing the bill protects safety and prevents inaccurate or surprise billing, while airport representatives said they use the data for fee collection and operational purposes and wanted further changes. Despite those concerns, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• radio radio um<05:00:45.360> material um material um material is is is interrelated<05:00:49.680
• and television and radio stations.
• in broadcast and uh television and radio in broadcast and uh television and radio stations.<05:06
• It can be a radio show.
• newspaper or a broadcast media business. newspaper or a broadcast media business.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 263 confirms existing franchise tax provision that apply to broadcasting, apply to free over the air
• television broadcasting.
• The same rule applies to free over the air local FCC licensed radio broadcasters.
• it's just try to synchronize the same uh franchise tax treatment and the, the definitions between the radio
• and the television broadcasters.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, L7, just like on radio stations, there are regulations by the FCC that if the radio broadcast offensive
• They're broadcasting.
• There are regulations by the FCC that if the radio broadcast offensive language, there are penalties.
• They're broadcasting.
• The same regulations that are applied to a radio station are applied here because of their broadcasting

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, approved the March 16, 2026 journal, and received a series of committee and House messages. Committee reports included favorable action on House Bill 1136, confirmation recommendations for several appointments, and referrals of Senate Bill 68 and House Bill 1009 to Appropriations, House Bill 1185 to the Committee of the Whole, and a Juvenile Parole Board appointment to the consent calendar. The chamber also received notice of multiple House bills and amended Senate bills returned from the House and revisor. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a tribute memorializing the Fort Logan All Veterans Honor Guard, with senators and guests speaking about the group’s volunteer service and the significance of military funeral honors. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Memorial 003 honoring former Senator Mary Ann Tebedo/Thibodeau, with a roll call vote of 32-0 and a moment of silence afterward. The chamber also laid over Senate Resolution 005 on Single Parent Day and House Joint Resolution 1023 on Latino/Latina Advocacy Day. On third reading and final passage, the Senate passed House Bill 1042 on dry needling by occupational therapists and Senate Bill 126 on out-of-state teacher licensure by unanimous votes, House Bill 1103 on legal processes for certain vulnerable populations by a 34-0 vote, and House Bill 1017 on insurer restitution through the criminal restitution process by a 22-12 vote. House Bill 1038 on county commissioner redistricting and Senate Bill 66 on compounded weight loss medications were laid over. The Senate also granted leave for the Joint Budget Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. In Committee of the Whole, members considered a consent calendar including House Bill 1142, Senate Bill 60 on youth athlete mental health training, Senate Bill 35 on traffic violation penalties, House Bill 1031 on protection for Colorado agricultural products, and Senate Bill 105 on county executive officers’ disclosures and removal mechanisms. The committee adopted the reports and advanced Senate Bill 60, Senate Bill 35, and Senate Bill 105 as amended, and House Bill 1142 and House Bill 1031 on second reading. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 62 on rodent control products, where sponsors described the bill as narrowing restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides to protect children, pets, wildlife, and ecosystems while preserving agricultural and pest-control uses; the committee report was adopted and discussion continued on the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• ,<00:29:47.600> uh, the telegraph and then broadcasting, uh, the telegraph and then broadcasting
• that are put across a network of radio stations.
• and local broadcasters and local radio and local broadcasters and local radio and TV,<00:37:18.079
• <00:37:32.160> that a number of um standard broadcasts that a number of um standard broadcasts
• are put across a network of of uh radio are put across a network of of uh radio stations.<00:37:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As president of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, I represent 300 local radio and television member
• As president of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, I represent 300 local radio and television member
• stakeholders in the broadcast industry. stakeholders in the broadcast industry.
• It also exposes them to radio and to television and all the aspects of journalism and broadcasting.
• It also exposes them to radio and to television and all the aspects of journalism and broadcasting.

Bills: HF4072, HF3691, HF4613

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants, 1183, house