Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote, CS for SB 600 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 600 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 682 is reported favorably.
• We've very, We voted on it together last year.
• We voted on it together last year.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills before returning to the budget and public testimony. CS/SB 600 on bail bonds was explained as revising bail bond agent training, limiting solicitation, clarifying partial release procedures, and directing clerks to automatically discharge certain bonds when detention is ordered; an amendment adjusted cash bond return rules, charitable bail fund treatment, forfeiture remission timing, and clerk procedures. The bill and amendments were adopted, and CS/SB 600 was reported favorably after supportive appearances from clerks and industry stakeholders. The committee then approved CS/SB 436 on felony battery, which expands qualifying prior offenses for felony reclassification and adds felony battery resulting in bodily injury to prison release offender status, after a technical amendment and supportive testimony from law enforcement. CS/SB 928, known as Missy’s Law, requiring immediate remand to custody upon conviction of dangerous crimes, drew both support and opposition; defense lawyers warned of unintended effects on co-defendants and docket management, while the victim’s family supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 1332 on career offender registration, requiring more frequent in-person registration and stricter reporting, also passed favorably. The committee next approved a substitute amendment and then CS/SB 682 on violent criminal offenses, which strengthens domestic violence penalties, electronic monitoring, injunction protections, and related procedures, including military protective orders and body camera use. CS/SB 1072 creating an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office was reported favorably after extensive public debate over definitions, free speech concerns, and representation on the task force; the sponsor said the bill does not criminalize criticism of Israel but addresses threats and intimidation. CS/CS/SB 532 on clerks of the court was also approved, authorizing clerks to retain more revenue and, through amendment, clarifying foreclosure sale procedures and clerk administration of judicial sales. Finally, the committee heard the criminal and civil justice budget overview, described as a $7.9 billion proposal focused on corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and courts. Public testimony centered heavily on prison conditions, staffing, heat, infrastructure, and inmate care, with speakers urging higher pay, better transparency, and more investment in facilities and air conditioning. The chair announced that SB 1632 and its conforming bill would be temporarily postponed and read into the record the many registered supporters and opponents. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Garcia, no vote. So ordered. Representative Muraoka, no vote. So ordered.
• No vote. So ordered. Representative Pierick. No vote. So ordered.
• No vote. So ordered. Representative Muraoka. Same request. So ordered. vote. So ordered.
• No vote. So 1538. Representative Garcia. No vote.
• </c> voice vote. All those in favor say I. voice vote. All those in favor say I.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I urge you to vote up on this bill today. Thank you so much.
• Anola, please call the roll on HB 1119 and announce the vote, please.
• Voted favorably. Congratulations.
• and urge other members of the subcommittee to vote for it as well.
• Anola, please call the roll on PCS for HB 791 and announce the vote. Your support on voting up.

Summary: The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met with a quorum present and took up five bills. The first, CS/HB 1119 on pediatric readiness in hospital emergency departments, would require hospitals with ERs to adopt evidence-based pediatric care policies, train staff, designate a pediatric emergency care coordinator, complete the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment, and meet minimum equipment and planning standards. Members discussed transport to the closest appropriate facility and implementation concerns, but the bill passed 16-0. The committee then approved HB 677, which would add standard fertility preservation services to the state group insurance program for employees undergoing chemotherapy, and CSHB 497, which would authorize nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans for Florida Farm Bureau members, aimed at improving affordable coverage for farmers and ranchers. HB 677 passed 16-0, and CSHB 497 passed 18-0 after questions about membership, regulation, disclosures, and how the plan would compare with ACA coverage. The subcommittee also approved PCS/HB 791 on surrendered newborn infants, allowing infant safety devices at hospitals, EMS stations, and fire stations as an alternative safe-haven option. Members discussed alarms, unmanned stations, and whether churches should be included; the bill passed 18-0. Finally, HB 1529 on home health aides for medically fragile children was amended and passed 18-0. The bill seeks a federal waiver so compensation for parents serving as home health aides does not count against Medicaid eligibility, and the amendments added reporting of adverse incidents, set work-hour limits, and protected certain other benefits. The chair closed by emphasizing the committee’s role in implementation oversight and fixing problems after enactment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Grantham also with unanimous consent, a unanimous voice vote. Mount Vernon voted. Newbury voted.
• Grantham also with unanimous consent, a unanimous voice vote. Mount Vernon voted. Newbury voted.
• Grantham also with unanimous consent, a unanimous voice vote. Mount Vernon voted. Newbury voted.
• Grantham also with unanimous consent, a unanimous voice vote. Mount Vernon voted. Newbury voted.
• Newbury voted. Newport. New Boston voted.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division 2 Finance Committee work session focused primarily on House Bill 115 and a proposed amendment, 114H, which would carry over language from HB 2 into HB 115 and place limits on Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). Representative Murray described the amendment as a way to keep the 350% federal poverty eligibility cap, require students to have attended a charter public school in grades K-12 for the preceding year before entering the voucher system, and add guardrails against universal eligibility. She argued the state was facing a severe budget crisis, that expanding EFAs would divert money from other programs, and that public testimony and local votes showed widespread opposition to expansion. She also cited a letter from former Finance chair Neil Kirk opposing expansion. Other members responded that the committee should not revisit policy already decided by the House, though some said the amendment was fair to discuss because of its fiscal implications and supported it on that basis. The discussion then broadened into a debate over the fiscal impact of universal vouchers and the reliability of enrollment and cost estimates. Representative Luno argued that prior EFA projections had relied on assumptions that could badly underestimate state exposure, pointing to Arizona as a cautionary example and saying New Hampshire should not expand the program without better analysis. Representative Papovich similarly warned that universal eligibility could create a large, unexpected cost, estimating a potential exposure of about $285 million based on school-age children not currently in public, charter, or EFA programs. In contrast, Representative Weyler said EFAs can save money because public school spending is already high and parents using EFAs still pay taxes and take on more responsibility for their children’s education. After discussion, Representative Murray moved to accept the amendment, and Representative Bean seconded it. There was some procedural clarification about voting on the original bill and the amendment. The transcript ends before a final recorded vote on the amendment or on HB 115 itself, though the committee had also been told it would likely reconsider several retained bills later in the week, including HB 129, HB 133, HB 671, and HB 781.

Transcript Highlights:

• All those in favor, vote aye. Aye. All opposed, vote nay. All those in favor, vote aye. Aye.
• All opposed, vote nay. It appears the ayes have it. It is so ordered.
• Okay, any discussion before we vote? I think, members, Mr.
• All in favor, vote aye. Aye. All opposed, vote nay. It appears the ayes have it. It is so ordered.
• All those in favor, vote aye. Aye. All opposed, vote nay. It appears the ayes have it.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Budget Committee

Summary: The Joint Legislative Budget Committee approved the minutes from its March 5, 2026 meeting and then entered executive session, where it approved a recommended settlement. After returning to open session, the committee took up the Attorney General’s opioid settlement expenditure plan. Staff explained that Arizona will receive opioid settlement funds over many years and that the FY 2026 budget appropriated $10 million for distribution to five counties. The plan would allocate $2 million each to Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, and Yavapai counties. Members expressed support, noting the funds would continue programs they viewed as effective, and the committee gave the plan a favorable review. The committee also considered an Arizona Department of Administration request to transfer $7 million within the risk management revolving fund. Of that amount, $5 million would go to workers’ compensation losses and premiums to cover higher program costs, and $2 million would go to administrative expenses for higher-than-budgeted Attorney General contracted legal costs. Members described the transfer as a routine budget adjustment, and the committee approved it. Before adjournment, members asked staff about recent revenue trends, including April numbers and sports betting revenue. Staff said April data were still being analyzed and no definitive figures were available yet. On sports betting, staff said Arizona’s tax rate is in the range of other states but tends to be on the lower end. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I move that the Senate substitute for Senate Bill 889, by Senator Coleman, be voted do pass.
• The Senate substitute for Senate Bill 889, by Senator Coleman, be voted do pass.
• I now move the House Committee substitute for Senate substitute for Senate Bill 889 be voted do pass.
• By your vote of nine ayes and five noes, and one present, you have voted.
• By your vote of nine ayes and five noes, and one present, you have voted the House Committee substitute

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> and I urge my colleagues to vote no. and I urge my colleagues to vote no.
• If you vote for this, you are voting for veterans to die.
• </c> Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
• Members will record their vote by electronic device. This is a 15-minute vote.
• Voted and then wish to change the vote. On this vote, the yeas are 28, the nays are 216.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Any members voting no? Any members voting no?
• Vice Chair, for the vote. Voting on SB 2607 SD1.
• Voting on SB Vice chair for the vote. Voting on SB 2623<01:47:11.480><c> SD2.
• Voting on SB Vice chair for the vote. Voting on SB 2876. 2876. 2876.
• Voting on Take Vice Chair for the vote.

Bills: SB2607 , SB2031 , SB2043 , SB2623 , SB2876 , SB2396 , SB2964 , SB2089

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: landscape architecture, licensure, educational requirements, examination, professional standards, consumer protection, junk fees, live-event tickets, short-term lodging, transparency, pricing disclosure, deceptive practices, insurance, captives, regulations, policyholders, SB2623, Hawaii pharmacy law, Board of Pharmacy, registered pharmacy technician

Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:59:20.960><c> All</c> Ready to vote? All in favor say I. All Ready to vote?
• </c> Are you ready to vote? Senator Filling. Are you ready to vote? Senator Filling.
• </c> hurt my feelings no matter how you vote hurt my feelings no matter how you vote on<01:16:04.480>
• ><c> do</c> Ready to vote?
• Votes title sufficient do Ready to vote?

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• this vote will be.
• A vote yes will move to involuntarily defer. A vote no would be not to involuntarily defer. Yes.
• A vote yes will move to involuntarily defer. A vote no would be not to involuntarily defer. Yes.
• A vote yes will be to involuntarily defer. A vote no will be to keep the bill in committee.
• A vote yes is to defer the bill. Keep it in committee. A vote no is to move the bill to the floor.

Bills: HB345 , HB502 , HB511 , HB655 , HB667 , HB713 , HB714 , HB730 , HB743 , HB777 , HB803 , HB836 , HB871 , HB1037 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175

Committee: House Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Keywords: rail infrastructure, ports, Class II railroads, Class III railroads, transportation, Caddo Parish, property taxes, abatement, payment in lieu of taxes, taxing entities, governmental approval, pursuit intervention, law enforcement, safety technology, GPS tracking, public safety, ferries, Department of Transportation, contracts, state legislation

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and aviation measures. HB 1175, by Rep. Turner, updated aeronautics-related definitions and was reported favorably without objection. HB 655, by Rep. Brough, authorized DOTD to use cost-plus contracts for operation and maintenance of state ferry systems, with Secretary Glenn LaDay explaining it was intended to give DOTD flexibility for possible privatization or contracting of ferries such as Cameron; it was also reported favorably. HB 1037, by Chairman Borek, shifted certain DOTD operational responsibilities to a chief operating officer and was reported favorably, and HB 1174, also by Chairman Borek, recreated DOTD and was reported favorably as a cleanup measure. HB 714 and HB 502 were voluntarily deferred. The committee then considered several port-related bills. HB 871, by Rep. Carver, would have added two St. Tammany Parish appointees to the Port of New Orleans board, but the author asked to voluntarily defer it, saying the timing was premature given ongoing work on the Louisiana International Terminal and related access projects. HB 345, by Rep. McMakin, expanded the Rail Infrastructure Improvement Program to include rail infrastructure at ports and was reported favorably. HB 713, by Rep. McCormick, would cap the Caddo-Bossier Port executive director’s compensation at the statewide average of the top ten port directors; after extensive debate and testimony from the port, the Port Association, and Caddo Parish opposing the bill, the committee voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer it. HB 667, also by Rep. McCormick, would change Caddo-Bossier Port commissioners from appointed to elected; witnesses argued it would politicize the board, create election costs, and conflict with the port’s current structure, and the committee again voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer the bill. The committee also advanced local infrastructure and flood-protection measures. HB 743, by Rep. St. Blanc, creating the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish, was reported favorably after testimony that the district would help the parish manage the airport as an economic development asset. HB 836, by Rep. Hilferty, would reconfirm members of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East by Senate confirmation; after concerns that the original August 1 date could interfere with hurricane-season operations, the committee adopted an amendment moving the reconfirmation date to December 1, 2026, and then reported the bill favorably by substitute. Finally, HB 730, by Rep. Cruz, was presented to prohibit the use of ADS-B aircraft tracking data to assess taxes or fees on aircraft owners, with an amendment narrowing the bill to smaller aircraft; the discussion continued into questions about enforcement and exemptions for carrier airports.

Transcript Highlights:

• So with 16 yes votes and no no votes, Senate Bill 281 is favorably passed with one pass vote as well.
• </c> &gt;&gt; So with 16 yes votes and no no votes, &gt;&gt; So with 16 yes votes and no no votes, Senate
• </c><00:20:44.280><c> So</c> one pass vote as well. So one pass vote as well.
• We're voting. I'm not sorry, yes. Yes. We're voting. I'm not sorry, yes. Yes.
• So with 18 yes votes, no no votes, and no pass votes, Senate Bill 50 is favorably passed.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• President, I encourage everybody here to vote on this bill.
• </c><00:42:30.319><c> I</c> I I encourage everybody here to vote I I I encourage everybody here to vote
• Limited to 3 minutes. >> I'd like to cast an aye vote, Mr.
• So,<00:50:54.240><c> I</c><00:50:54.480><c> vote</c><00:50:54.720><c> I.</c> So, I vote I.
• </c> all vote yes on this. Thank you, Mr. all vote yes on this. Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• A vote yes is a vote for aviation safety. A vote no is just for efficiency for tax collection.
• I would hate that, so I appreciate the comments and I appreciate your votes, and with that, I vote...
• And with that, I vote...
• May I explain my vote? Yes. Just briefly.
• So therefore, I vote aye. Chairman Blackman? Aye.

Committee: House Government

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Let's vote on the amendment if second. Let's vote on the amendment if that's<00:13:36.320><c> okay.
• So now we will vote on the bill.
• </c> So, now we will vote on the bill. So, now we will vote on the bill.
• Let's vote on the in a second. Let's vote on the amendment. amendment. amendment.
• Now, let's vote on said &gt;&gt; All right. Now, let's vote on said amended<00:40:23.920><c> bill.

Bills: SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165 , SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: law enforcement, taser, restrained individuals, police procedures, civil rights, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

Transcript Highlights:

• And so your vote to reject this is a vote for our voice remaining in the process.
• The subcommittee will be taking three votes today. The first vote is on our consent items.
• The first vote is on our consent items.
• The second vote—yeah, okay, we'll start there, but three different votes.
• We have a quorum, and now we can vote.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• in each respective voting district.
• in each respective voting district.
• Let's do a vote. Okay, we'll pass the CD1. For the Senate, I'll vote yes. Senator Dela Cruz. Aye.
• May I take the vote? Yes, please. For the House, Chair Tarnas. Aye. Chair Tarnas. Aye.
• </c> So, we've got a vote. YAY! So, we've got a vote. YAY!

Bills: HB389 , HB469 , HB1510 , HB1573 , HB1705 , HB1858 , HB1875 , HB1946 , HB1961 , HB1962 , HB2001 , HB2093 , HB2096 , HB2097

Keywords: HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes

Transcript Highlights:

• This one is our A250 “I Voted” sticker.
• Well, I guess I voted no.
• It's a tied vote, three to three. Chairman, clarify, do I get to vote? You're not a voting member.
• If we had McGrain here, then he would be a voting member.
• So the motion fails on a three-to-three tie vote. Mr. Chairman. Yes.

Summary: The committee approved the February 13, 2020 minutes with one correction changing “America 250 subcommittee” to “America 250 Council.” Staff then provided a financial update showing about $66,000 remaining in commemorative funds, over $200,000 in expenditures, and seven celebration grants ready for approval, with additional grants still being scored. Members also discussed an A250 “I Voted” sticker proposal costing $12,992; concerns were raised about whether counties already cover printing costs and whether funds should be reserved for later needs, and the motion ultimately failed on a 3-3 tie vote. Updates followed on the America 250 ambassador and celebration efforts, including school and community events, a growing service challenge nearing 96,900 acts of service, quilt displays, and plans to bring the Liberty Bell replica to counties. The committee heard requests for a steel transport stand not to exceed $18,500 and a custom trailer not to exceed $23,325, with discussion about safety, durability, and possible future use of the trailer. Members also received updates on the Governor’s Task Force and federal partnership activities, including the May 1 Initial Point event, a July 5 “America’s potluck,” museum exhibits, White House-related programs, and a March 30 deadline for the “America’s Field Trip” program. Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller described a “Liberty Grove” tree-planting project on endowment land, likely at one of several sites between Coeur d’Alene and McCall, to be coordinated with local leaders and timed for spring conditions. The committee then approved grant disbursements for Blaine County and the cities of Dietrich, Grace, Nespers, Orofino, Pierce, and Twin Falls. Members tentatively scheduled the next meeting for Monday, March 23, and adjourned after noting that additional grant applications were still being reviewed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Or with that, we can do a voice vote, please? All right.
• All right, please check the record and make sure your vote is recorded accurately.
• Would everyone like to take another look at their vote? All right, thank you.
• We will not be voting this bill off of the floor.
• We will not be voting this bill off of the floor.

Summary: The committee first heard Substitute Senate Bill 5901, which would change the School Construction Assistance Program formula for school facilities on military bases. Staff explained that the bill would exclude instructional space on military bases from a district’s available inventory and add an extra 15% to the state funding assistance percentage for projects located on a military base. Senator Leonard Christian said the bill was intended to help districts such as Clover Park and Medical Lake, where base facilities reduce eligibility for off-base school construction funding. Testimony was strongly supportive from OSPI, Clover Park, and Medical Lake, while one citizen raised broader concerns about school funding and common school trust lands. The hearing on the bill was then closed. The committee then heard Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5061, which would require annual adjustments to prevailing wage rates in most public works contracts, with exemptions for small works, residential construction, and certain other projects. Staff described the bill’s delayed effective date of July 1, 2028 and reviewed fiscal impacts, including significant L&I operating costs and an indeterminate but potentially substantial capital cost impact. Senator Steve Conway said the bill was a technical fix to align contract wages with regularly updated prevailing wage rates and noted that the bill had been amended to exempt small works and low-income housing projects. Proponents from labor and mechanical contractors said annual updates would better reflect negotiated wage schedules and help retain skilled workers, while opponents from contractor groups warned of unpredictability, higher project costs, and the need for a change-order safeguard if wage increases exceed 5%. L&I testified that the fiscal note reflected the need to rework its IT system to track annual adjustments. The hearing was then closed. The committee also received a briefing on a proposed substitute to House Bill 2295, which would add funding for several new projects and make technical and language changes. Staff said the substitute would increase spending by $611,000 in bonds and $3 million from the Waste Tire Removal Account. The committee then moved into executive session and, by a vote of 18-0 with one excused, reported proposed substitute House Bill 2295 out of committee with a do-pass recommendation. The chair also announced plans for future executive sessions, including one on Substitute Senate Bill 5901, and adjourned the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• And by your vote, C.S. for SB 326 is reported favorably. Chair Gruters.
• Yes, and by your vote, C.S. for SB 326 is reported favorably.
• Yes, and by your vote, C.S. for SB 598 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 1110 is reported favorably.
• By your vote, SB 1588 is reported favorably. Yes? Okay.

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And by your vote, CS for SB 176 will be reported favorably. Congratulations. All right.
• If you prefer to have a separate vote on any of these, we will vote on that one separately.
• Otherwise, at the conclusion of all the testimony, we will vote in a block.
• Is there any appointee that you would like to vote on separately?
• Is there any appointee that anyone would like to vote on separately?

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard two bills and then moved through a series of confirmations for university and college boards of trustees. Senate Bill 176, by Senator Polsky, would require public postsecondary institutions to have clear, publicly available safety policies and reporting procedures for threats to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. An amendment clarifying the bill’s scope was adopted without objection, there was no public testimony against it, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Members spoke in support, emphasizing campus safety and the need for clear reporting paths. The committee also heard Senate Bill 116, by Senator Bradley, which would establish the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to advance research, prevention, care, education, collaboration, and outreach on diabetes. Testimony included support from AARP and others, and members praised the institute’s research role and the growing public health importance of diabetes. The bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for trustees at FIU, UNF, UCF, USF, and Miami Dade College. Nominees and reappointees described their backgrounds and priorities, including student success, research growth, workforce development, engineering, health care, cybersecurity, and fiscal stewardship. Committee members asked several nominees about nursing NCLEX scores and university performance, and one public commenter raised concerns about campus climate and student safety. The committee then voted to report the confirmations favorably in a block and adjourned.