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• provide crisis prevention and intervention services, develop behavior intervention plans, create safety
• They don't provide safety. It's a cash cow. It's about money. It's not about security or safety.
• The chairman of the Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement has had consideration of House Bill
• It's being framed as a public safety bill, but it's really a political one, in my opinion.
• What about children whose parents sought safety on our shores?

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a journal approval, and recognitions including the Doctor of the Day and guests. Members also adopted a proclamation honoring National School Social Work Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school social workers in student mental health, crisis intervention, and family support. The chamber then moved through first readings and multiple Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first calendar, the House considered HB 2123, HB 2140, and HB 2144, all dealing with gold and silver or child support beginning at pregnancy. HB 2123 and HB 2140 were amended and recommended do pass; HB 2144 drew debate over paternity, genetic testing, rape-related pregnancies, and whether support should begin before birth, but it also received a do-pass recommendation as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and engrossed those bills. On a later calendar, the House advanced HB 2492 on urban growth boundaries, HB 2875 with clarifying amendments, HB 2946 on housing affordability and construction costs, and HB 4115 and HCR 2051 on ballot initiative petition rules and disclosure. Supporters said those measures would improve transparency and ensure Arizona initiatives are driven by residents, while opponents argued they would make it harder for citizens to qualify measures and would burden direct democracy. The House also considered HB 2175 on hate-crime law, HB 2270, HB 2416, HB 2495, HB 2557, HB 2697, HB 2940, and HB 4010. HB 2175 prompted a failed attempt to add a Garcia amendment that would have included gender identity and removed political affiliation from the hate-crime statute; the House later adopted the Committee of the Whole report without that amendment. HB 2557 was described as a medical-records bill changing timing from calendar days to business days, and HB 2697 was explained as a Good Samaritan-style measure extending protections for expired opioid antagonists such as Narcan. HB 2940 drew substantial opposition from Democrats and health advocates who said it would cut people off SNAP and Medicaid/Access and could violate pension protections, while the sponsor argued it would reduce ineligible enrollment and save money; it still advanced as amended. HB 4010 also advanced as amended. In the final portion, the House took up HB 2324, HB 2573, HB 2601, HB 2876, and HCR 2004. HCR 2004, on photo enforcement, was amended to allow cities with photo radar to put the issue to local voters; supporters framed it as a compromise and a local-choice measure, while opponents argued photo enforcement saves lives and reduces speeding-related crashes. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, then reconsidered earlier failed bills HB 2055, HB 2150, HB 2426, and HB 2755. The chamber also passed several third-reading bills, including HB 2264 and HB 2373, while HB 2413 failed. The transcript ends amid debate and voting on HB 2862, a sentencing bill involving crimes committed while wearing a mask.

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• </c> to protect public health and safety to protect public health and safety through<00:10:16.240><c>
• skilled, experienced international physicians while maintaining all rigorous standards of patient safety
• </c><00:30:34.559><c> The</c><00:30:34.799><c> act</c><00:30:35.039><c> would</c> patient safety and
• The act would patient safety and care.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September 25 minutes, and heard several informational presentations on occupational licensing and workforce access. The first major topic was the dietitian licensure compact, presented by Rep. Vanessa Gracel, Whitney Duddy, and Caitlyn Bison. They said the compact would be revenue-neutral, improve licensure portability, support military families, expand telehealth and rural access, and preserve state regulatory authority. Testimony noted that 15 states had joined the compact, including Ohio and Tennessee, and that Kentucky would have a seat on the compact commission if it enacted the measure. Members asked about bordering states and possible telehealth competition concerns; witnesses said they had not seen evidence of harmful effects in other compacts and described the compact as expanding access rather than displacing local providers. The committee then heard testimony on music therapy licensure, with Chris Millet, Laura Elliot Buckner, and Dr. Kimberly Cinemore speaking in support of Senate Bill 42. They described music therapy as a clinical, board-certified profession requiring formal education, supervised training, and national certification, and argued that state licensure would protect the public, clarify scope of practice, and help retain Kentucky-trained professionals. Witnesses said the bill would not require new state funding, could be administered through a self-sustaining licensing structure, and would not prevent others from using music in their work. In response to questions, they said licensure could help open doors to insurance, waiver, and HSA reimbursement, but would not guarantee coverage. Finally, the committee heard testimony on expanding physician access through a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians. Adam Meyer of the Cicero Institute said Kentucky faces a severe physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued that qualified international physicians should not have to repeat residency if they meet strict criteria, including an employment offer, prior training and experience, good standing, U.S. exam passage, and a three-year provisional period before full licensure. Rapender Carr of Baptist Health supported the concept, saying it could help fill hard-to-recruit positions across the state and improve access in rural markets. No votes were taken on these policy topics during the meeting.

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• demonstrated safety device that has<00:04:36.400><c> a</c> has a has a substantial<00:04:38.320><c>
• , the theme has been: let's get as many people driving validly with insurance, with the interlock safety
• uh I made a trip to the National uh I made a trip to the National Transportation<00:09:33.519><c> Safety
• Board and they on Transportation Safety Board and they on the<00:09:36.320><c> other</c><00:09:36.480

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We should be valuing the safety in the face of very clear danger.
• They got to provide a level of safety. Anything we do.
• Safety devices reduces requires these facilities to physically check and test the safety devices weekly
• And Frank, you 3 as of today, what I was one was actually ribbon cut for it and chief and safety plan
• Infants adding an infant safety device, also known as a baby box as a legal form of serving the state

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><01:19:05.239><c> and</c> arms when it's about child safety and arms when it's about child safety
• </c> this not when it comes to child safety this not when it comes to child safety and<01:19:29.679><
• Not the intent of the bill, nor is it the issue of child safety.
• child safety the health safety<01:40:29.119><c> and</c><01:40:29.360><c> Welfare</c><01:40:29.920><c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope. Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer. Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• , serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and sparked a renewed commitment to road safety
• And we are now at the point where we are normalizing public safety power shutoffs.
• And we are now at the point where we are normalizing public safety power shutoffs.
• The first part is we are clarifying for the rail and safety sales and use tax expansion.
• > and</c> rail and safety rail safety sales and rail and safety rail safety sales and use<05:26:55.440

Keywords: 981, all

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• In 2018, New Hampshire School Safety Preparedness Task Force was put together by Governor Cenounu and
• In 2018, New Hampshire School Safety Preparedness Task Force was put together by Governor Cenounu and
• ><c> Task</c><03:36:33.040><c> Force</c> School Safety Preparedness Task Force School Safety Preparedness
• We've been looking at what can we do to further the safety and security of our schools.
• We've been looking at what can we do to further the safety and security of our schools.

Committee: House Education Funding

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• One for public safety<00:15:06.880><c> preparedness</c><00:15:07.600><c> and</c><00:15:08.320><c> uh<
• /c><00:15:08.480><c> another</c><00:15:08.800><c> one</c> safety preparedness and uh another one safety
• officers to be available for public safety and protection of state assets.
• officers to be available for public safety and protection of state assets.
• Adoption of safety features like full cabs that reduce or prevent injury when used with other safety

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, having said that, I think a vote would be appropriate. ...and safety protocols from that subcommittee
• That health protocol, health and safety protocol recommendation has been accepted by the full working
• The health protocol, health and safety protocol recommendation has been accepted by the full working

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The meeting began with quorum being established and the group approving the minutes from the April 27 public hearing and the April 7 working group meeting. Both sets of minutes were accepted by roll call vote without objection. The chair then moved to the main agenda items, which focused on final recommendations from subcommittees related to youth sports policy. The working group reviewed and adopted a health and safety protocol recommendation from the children’s subcommittee. The updated language broadened the earlier concussion-focused proposal to authorize the state to establish protocols for injuries and health risks generally, including weather-related issues such as heat and stroke, and it was noted that this could also cover emergency action planning. The recommendation was approved by roll call vote and accepted into the full working group’s final set of recommendations. The group then considered two recommendations from the parents, money, and sports/facilities subcommittee. The first would prohibit facilities or organizations from banning parents or family members from recording youth sports events, responding to concerns about private streaming restrictions. The second would direct the state agency overseeing youth sports to work across state government on a grant program offering low- or zero-interest capital funding for organizations or facilities that meet youth sports access benchmarks. Both recommendations were discussed as promoting family access and equitable participation, and both were adopted by roll call vote. After a brief public comment period in which no one testified, members were told the subcommittees did not expect further work before the next meeting, when the full group would discuss the final report and could still consider feedback. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• I move that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 5906 concerning data and personal safety protections
• Senate Bill 5906 concerning data and personal safety protections be referred from the Committee on Rules
• Riccelli has moved that the rules be suspended and that Senate Bill 5906 concerning data and personal safety

Keywords: 904, all

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• of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violence take unpaid time off to address safety
• This bill, AB 406, further safety by adding time.
• This bill, AB 406, further safety by adding timelines that clearly delineate enforcement authority between

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee heard three bills. AB 1136 would provide workers who are detained or deported by ICE with five unpaid days to handle immigration-related matters and up to 12 months of unpaid leave in detention/deportation cases, with an amendment allowing employers to require use of other leave first and a requirement to restore workers to their prior position once legal status is proven. Support came from labor groups including the California Federation of Labor Unions and SEIU California, while opposition came from the Association of California School Administrators and others who raised concerns about the length of the rehire period and impacts on public education and employers. Committee members described the bill as a necessary response to current immigration enforcement conditions, and the Senate amendments were concurred in. AB 1514, the committee’s cleanup bill for AB 5, would extend the sunset on the licensed manicurist exemption by three years and the commercial fisherman exemption by five years, while adding reporting requirements from EDD and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement on misclassification and unemployment claims. There were no witnesses in support or opposition, though one member noted the importance of continuing to work on manicurist issues, especially for API women in the industry. The committee approved concurrence in the Senate amendments. AB 406, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Chavira, makes technical and clarifying changes to prior legislation related to leave for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violence. The bill adjusts enforcement timelines between the Civil Rights Department and the Labor Commissioner, adds sunset dates to certain Labor Code sections, and aligns paid sick leave language with a new Government Code section. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted to concur in the Senate amendments. All three bills ultimately received unanimous committee approval and were reported out.

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• Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate bill promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety
• Second reading of the bill: An act promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety, Senate No. 3028.
• Third reading of the bill: An Act Promoting Pet Equity, Treatment, and Safety, Senate No. 3028, amended
• favor of H-5581, or I rise in favor of H-5581 or S. 3028, an act promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed several guests and birthday celebrants, and adopted a resolution honoring the Jeller family for 100 years of service to Plymouth. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition authorizing a lease for Pilgrim Memorial Park in Plymouth. The chamber then took up Senate No. 3028, the omnibus animal welfare bill titled “An act promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety,” which Ways and Means recommended ought to pass with a House amendment and an emergency preamble. During debate on S. 3028, members described the bill as a package of animal welfare reforms covering veterinary technician regulation, expanded oversight of veterinary medicine, pet insurance disclosures and cancellation rights, changes to the Beagle Bill adoption process, a ban on animal testing for household products when alternatives exist, requirements for reporting found dogs to law enforcement, protections for service dogs in transportation, stronger kennel licensing enforcement, and limits on discrimination against companion animals in public and senior housing. Several members spoke in support, especially of Section 25, which creates a civil process for animal neglect cases so authorities can seek care or removal without relying solely on felony prosecution; supporters said it better balances animal protection with due process and human crises. The House rejected two proposed amendments, adopted two others, and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 151-1. The House also passed Senate No. 2577, increasing parking fees in the town of Scituate, and House No. 2250, dissolving the Whately Water District, by roll call vote of 150-0. In addition, the House declined to concur with Senate amendments to House No. 4361, a bill concerning benefits for teachers, and instead ordered a Committee of Conference, appointing Representatives Ryan of Boston, Gonzales of Springfield, and Ferguson of Holden. Finally, the House passed House No. 5492, authorizing Billerica to transfer land for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path, and then adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.

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• Ways and Means, to whom was referred Senate Bill 3028, An Act Promoting Pet Equity, Treatment and Safety
• Second reading of the bill, An Act Promoting Pet Equity, Treatment and Safety, Senate Bill 3028.
• Third reading of the bill: An Act Promoting Pet Equity, Treatment, and Safety, Senate No. 3028, amended
• favor of H-5581, or I rise in favor of H-5581 or S. 3028, an act promoting pet equity, treatment, and safety

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Chair, members, House Bill 2035 has passed the House and requires the Arizona Department of Child Safety
• The Senate amendment changes the deadline for the Department of Child Safety to submit a written report
• Madam Chair members, House Bill 2035 has passed the House requires the Arizona Department of Child Safety
• kinship foster care placement, the Senate amendment changes the deadline for the Department of Child Safety

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It requires the Arizona Department of Child Safety and the courts to identify, notify, and consider extended
• The Senate amendment changes the deadline for the Department of Child Safety to submit a written report
• Madam Chair members, House Bill 2035 has passed the House requires the Arizona Department of Child Safety
• kinship foster care placement, the Senate amendment changes the deadline for the Department of Child Safety

Summary: The meeting began with a JLBC presentation on the state budget proposal. Staff reviewed revenue changes from the April forecast, which lowered expected growth slightly, and then walked through major tax policy provisions. Those included full conformity with HR1 for the current tax year, a shift to the provisions of SB 1106 for future tax years, new deductions for retirement/pension distributions and Roth IRA contributions, an increase in the dependent credit, and a child and dependent care subtraction. Staff said the tax changes had an overall fiscal impact of about $1.4 billion over four years. They also described offsets from repealing several tax credits and exemptions, including solar-related tax breaks, a renewable energy production credit, a new employment tax credit, a refundable R&D credit for smaller employers, and a pollution-control device credit, totaling about $75 million in added revenue. Another budget item would redirect Arizona Commerce Authority Competes Fund lottery distributions to the general fund. Members asked questions about the budget’s effect on ACCESS eligibility checks, state employee health insurance funding, and cuts to one-time funding for area agencies on aging and Alzheimer’s programs. The committee then moved to caucus items on several bills. HB 2249, as amended by the Senate, would expand the parents’ bill of rights to include access to a child’s complete educational record and notice if school staff facilitate social transitioning, and would require investigation of prior violations; the sponsor concurred with the amendment. HB 2035 would require DCS and courts to identify and consider extended family for kinship foster care placement, with Senate changes shortening a reporting deadline and adding adopted family members to the definition. HB 2170 would bar state contracts for electronic or IT goods with PRC-controlled companies, with a certification requirement added in the Senate. HB 2573 would remove a waiting period for ignition interlock restricted licenses after DUI revocation and adjust psychotherapy language. HB 2415 on kratom would classify synthetic kratom as a narcotic drug and add advertising, packaging, and retail restrictions, but the sponsor intended to refuse the Senate changes. HB 2873 would let local petition sponsors withdraw municipal referendum petitions retroactively, which members noted could affect the Marana data center petition effort. The final bill discussed, SB 1798, would create a Financial Aid Awareness Program in the Department of Education to recognize schools that support FAFSA completion. Members questioned whether the department would need additional staff or resources, but no fiscal note had been provided. The meeting ended with recognition of interns and a brief photo opportunity before the caucus moved into closed session.

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• Senate Bill 1317 is drawn from the Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement and additionally referred
• Speaker Pro Tem, the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will be meeting at 10 after 2.
• days after the governor has proposed her balanced, bipartisan executive budget that funds public safety
• days after the governor has proposed her balanced, bipartisan executive budget that funds public safety

Keywords: 1182, all

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• If it's health and safety, we can help get you to OSHA. But we are seeing a very sharp increase.
• If it's health and safety, we can help get you to OSHA. But we are seeing a very sharp increase.
• We maintain offices that are open to the public, and we want to ensure the safety of CRD employees and
• So these on-site security guards would greatly enhance our staff security and safety, and then also help

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Greg is currently the Senior Director of Public Safety at Pivotal Arrow.
• Greg is currently the Senior Director of Public Safety at Pivotal Arrow, an aerospace company that designs
• Pivotal Arrow is centered on new technologies and public safety.
• Greg has enjoyed a busy 30 years of selling technologies that result in public safety.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The President introduced guests from California, then announced committee substitutions and a referral change for Senate Bill 1267, which was withdrawn from Judiciary and Elections and sent to Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology. The chamber then moved through third-reading consent-calendar bills, with several measures on mental health services, special license plates, optometrists, claims relief, Department of Revenue matters, and Attorney General-related provisions. Senate Bill 1112 failed, while Senate Bills 1153, 1242, 1023, 1097, 1210, 1401, 1430, 1452, and 1613 all passed and were transmitted to the House. The Senate also adopted SCM 1003, urging Congress to amend the Constitution to allow states to regulate and limit campaign finance, after debate about money in politics and Citizens United. The chamber then received House Concurrent Resolution 2060, a death resolution honoring former legislator and University of Arizona administrator George Cunningham. The resolution was read in full, adopted unanimously, and signed in open session. The Senate recessed to allow Cunningham’s family onto the floor, where several senators offered personal tributes describing his public service, budget expertise, mentorship, and work with the Grand Canyon Institute and the University of Arizona. After the memorial observance, the Senate resumed briefly for announcements. Committee notices were given for Judiciary and Elections, Rules, and caucuses on the following Monday, while Federalism, Finance, and Military Affairs and Border Security were announced as not meeting. Senator Sears read a legislative proclamation honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. for his civil rights and economic justice legacy. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

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• experts in, like health... ...that we have decided in law that they are the experts in, like health, safety
• And so whether or not there are some issues on safety, that would be something that they may need to
• And so whether or not there are some issues on safety, that would be something that they may need to
• So I don't think that would ever cause any trouble for our school boards because, you know, safety and

Committee: House Local Government

Summary: The committee first heard RS 33327 from Representative Cornelius regarding city-run library boards. He said the proposal would affect the 55 city libraries in Idaho and would give city councils, along with library trustees, authority over hiring and firing library directors. He said the change was intended to address past problems and ensure elected officials have a role. After brief questions about trustee appointment and the need for added oversight, the committee moved to introduce the RS. The committee then considered House Bill 620, sponsored by Representative Boyle, which would formalize county commissioners’ role as cooperating agencies in federal land-use and NEPA processes when counties have expertise under state law. Supporters from Custer County, the Idaho Association of Counties, and the Farm Bureau said counties have been overlooked in federal land-management planning and need a stronger voice. Members discussed whether counties without a comprehensive plan would be covered; the sponsor said all 44 counties have adopted one. The committee voted to send HB 620 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 627 from Representative McCann, which would clarify that people attending open meetings may take photos, video, or audio recordings so long as they do not disrupt the meeting. The sponsor cited incidents where attendees or media were told they could not record, and said the bill was meant to make that right explicit. Members raised questions about executive sessions, crowded meetings, prisons, and whether the language should cover non-electronic recording methods; an amendment was proposed to add “or other” after “digital.” After testimony from the Idaho Press Club in support, the committee voted 15-1 to send HB 627 to General Orders.

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• Building Code, and it requires the use of temporary door locking devices be integrated into building safety
• plans, safety drills, and training programs for a specified purpose.
• That is the bill, Madam Chair. ...into building safety plans, safety drills, and training programs for

Summary: The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and considered four bills. First, the committee took up SB 1724 on municipal utility services. A late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Martin was adopted after he explained it would require annual customer meetings for certain extraterritorial utility customers, cap the use of utility revenues for general government purposes, eliminate a 25% surcharge and reduce the rate differential cap, remove municipal natural gas utilities from the bill, and preserve certain surcharges only as needed to satisfy existing bond covenants. The Florida League of Cities raised implementation concerns about the July 1, 2026 effective date and the time needed for rate studies and budget adjustments, but the bill as amended was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 936 on temporary door locking devices by Senator McLean. The bill would define temporary door locking devices, authorize their installation at any height, require the Florida Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code, and require their use to be incorporated into safety plans, drills, and training. With no opposition or debate, SB 936 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 1014 by Senator Mayfield, which would prohibit municipalities from refusing water and wastewater service solely because a property owner declines annexation, if the property is near a municipal main line, not served by another utility, and the utility has capacity. An amendment narrowed the bill by defining “main line” and reducing the distance threshold from 2,000 meters to one-half mile. The Florida League of Cities opposed the bill as amended, citing concerns about large users, possible conflict with annexation law, potential enclave creation, and revenue impacts, but Senator Mayfield said he would continue working on the issues. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, Chair Bradley presented SB 1498 on community associations. A strike-all amendment was adopted that made technical changes to video conference recording, turnover inspection reports, and electronic voting, and added provisions requiring associations to provide records to law enforcement and prosecutors, creating a second-degree misdemeanor for willful refusal. It also targeted mandatory club or amenity fee structures controlled by developers or third parties, declaring such provisions against public policy, limiting assessments to proportional expenses, and allowing suits and conveyance of common areas after turnover. Testimony from homeowners described alleged governance abuses and opaque, profit-driven mandatory fees in their communities, while the Community Associations Institute supported the amendment. The committee reported CS for SB 1498 favorably. Members then recorded additional votes for the record, and the meeting adjourned.