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• It requires basic financial accountability measures.
• It requires basic financial accountability measures that should already be standard practice.
• segregation requirement ensures voters can track exactly how campaign dollars are being spent and prevents
• This doesn't prevent teachers from joining a union or from participating in union activities; it doesn't
• prevent... ...a DC-based political organization.

Keywords: 989, all

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• What measures are we already taking to recruit?
• Then ADA compliance measures were installed, and then also security.
• It is both a prevention and a treatment. We do not see that enough. Thank you.
• We are on House Bill 97, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention and Funding. Madam Chair, you may proceed.
• My name is Desiree Torres, and I'm with the New Mexico Injury and Violence Prevention Coalition.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Keywords: 996, all

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• AND PREVAILING LAWSUITS BROUGHT BY THE LIVE LOCAL ACT PREVENTS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM IMPOSING A MORATORIUM
• LET ME ALSO SAY THERE IS NOTHING IN THE BILL THAT PREVENTS PARENTS FROM CHANGING THE SCHOOL OR THE DISTRICT
• BUT WHAT SAFETY MEASURES OR PROTECTIONS ARE THERE FOR THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT TO MAKE SURE THE RESIDENTS
• LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAY NOT PREVENT THE USE OF SYNTHETIC TURF BY HOMEOWNER SO LONG AS THEY ARE FOLLOWING
• THESE RULES ARE ALREADY IN PLACE SUPPORTED BY LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND STATE AGENCIES ARE A NECESSARY MEASURE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We're looking at ensuring there are performance measures within all of this, as well as reporting requirements
• The last little green bubble there includes treatment, intervention, and prevention, infrastructure,
• the judicial branch, the status of the regional plan, the implementation, what data, performance measures
• Prevention, immediate support, which is immediate support during an emergency.
• restoration, which is a program that state forestry has been doing again. to kind of thin watersheds, preventative

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

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• An investment in prevention services, and for tribes to provide prevention services directly, is very
• In terms of prevention services that support tribes, California's Family First Prevention Services Block
• funds for prevention services that are included in the state's five-year prevention plan.
• , preventing poverty and really for prevention for these families.
• for prevention for these families.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There was a special, they called it the Restrictive Housing Commission, Suicide Prevention Measures Commission
• supervision, or should I say it's not mandated supervision, post-release connection, it is pre-prevention
• Eliminating sheriff’s offices will not reduce crime, but it will reduce the tools at our disposal to prevent
• So when we do those things and we venture out and we try to do post-release engagements to prevent pre-incarceration

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met to continue its review of the county sheriffs’ role in corrections, reentry, and public safety. After approving the prior meeting minutes, the sheriffs completed a lengthy presentation describing how their offices provide regional jail services, women’s programming, mental health and substance use treatment, reentry support, community partnerships, and auxiliary public safety functions such as BCI work, TRIAD, Meals on Wheels, and event support. They emphasized that services are tailored to local needs, that women’s facilities are designed to keep mothers close to family and support reunification, and that programming, housing, and job placement are central to reducing recidivism. They also discussed challenges including K2/synthetic drugs in facilities, gang classification and separation, and the difficulty justice-involved people face obtaining IDs and birth certificates, especially for people from Puerto Rico. Commission members generally praised the sheriffs’ work and asked for more detail on how regional women’s facilities operate, how community-provider cuts might affect reentry services, how no-cost phone/tablet communication is balanced against programming time, and what the most essential programs are if funding is reduced. The sheriffs said programming must come first, identified mental health, substance use treatment, domestic violence programming, and housing/job placement as critical, and explained that community organizations and the Registry of Motor Vehicles are key partners in reentry. They also described their approach to gang management through classification, separation, and information sharing, and noted that the Registry has become more flexible but Real ID requirements have made documentation barriers more significant. The commission chair stressed that the purpose of the study is collaboration and improving system performance, not an adversarial effort against the sheriffs or a decarceration debate. Members noted that future meetings would hear from probation in June and the Department of Correction in July, and that the commission would continue gathering information before deciding on next steps. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

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• C3 is $99,000 to return funds from the unemployment insurance fraud detection and prevention project.
• These adjustments support the department's organizational realignment and also prevent salaries and match
• There are some measures built in to ensure that they're spending the money in accordance with the agreement
• This is to support the Senior Medicare Patrol, which utilizes outreach to prevent, detect, and report
• This is to support the Senior Medicare Patrol, which utilizes outreach to prevent, detect, and report

Committee: All JBC-PEER REVIEW

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies. Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options. The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• This legislation is about prevention, awareness, and preparedness.
• facing, and it strengthens collaboration between schools and law enforcement to expand education and prevention
• So, just like a defibrillator, we've got life-saving measures.
• I also wanted to remind everyone that the installation of these devices are not punishment but prevention
• I also wanted to remind everyone that the installation of these devices are not punishment but prevention

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So again these are all measures that we are taking.
• community issue and it's really important for us to get the word out that the screening that's done to prevent
• 00:15:11.680><c> to</c> that um the screening that's done to that um the screening that's done to prevent
• 15:14.160><c> also</c><00:15:14.480><c> to</c><00:15:14.720><c> treat</c><00:15:15.360><c> is</c> prevent
• to assess and also to treat is prevent to assess and also to treat is really<00:15:16.320><c> very</

Bills: SB2445 , SB2125 , SB2355 , SB2834 , SB3237

Keywords: pedestrian, fines, traffic laws, economic vulnerability, safety, walking, public transportation, teacher licensing, teacher shortage, emergency hire, unlicensed teacher, out-of-field teaching, licensed teachers, charter schools, Department of Education, DOE, Board of Education, licensure requirements, teacher certification, alternative licensure

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• it includes a component called product planning and performance, which is really about how do we measure
• Is there anything that prevents that?
• intended, In short, this bill is about ensuring the law functions as intended, protecting privacy, and preventing
• I mean, it's just another set of eyes looking at the problem to help prevent an accident.
• I mean, it's just another set of eyes looking at the problem to help prevent an accident.

Bills: SB6014 , SB5972 , SB5869 , SB5874

Committee: Senate Labor & Commerce

Keywords: pregnancy accommodations, pregnant workers, workplace accommodations, reasonable accommodation, undue hardship, lactation, breastfeeding, express milk, maternity leave, childbirth, pregnancy discrimination, employment law, labor and industries, L&I, confidential records, public records exemption, health care certification, workplace standards, employee rights, employer obligations

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• This measure will protect defendants unfairly impacted by... court backlogs from violations of their
• these testimonies will ensure that important nonverbal cues, demeanor, and context are captured, preventing
• will often delete or alter critical information prior to law enforcement obtaining the records, preventing
• I am the Deputy Director for Victim Services and Prevention Programs in the Office of the Governor's
• Taking this action will hopefully prevent the tragedy that happened to Grayson Davis and his family from

Bills: HB75 , HB108

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Both to prevent war and to win this competition with Beijing, our policy toward Communist China must
• We teamed up to pass the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and legislation related to Hong Kong, related
• And that Forced Labor Prevention Act, that has been the most effective measure in the world to actually
• Those products could not even be imported to the U.S. under the forced labor prevention act.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.

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• they could consider legislation to provide those authorities. rather than legislation that would prevent
• It's like the old carpentry adage, measure twice, cut once.
• during the Trump administration the district court in Massachusetts changed its rules actually to prevent
• executive branch is openly threatening law firms in context in which those threats are designed to prevent
• at DOJ, what's your response to the argument of the universal injections are a good thing to help prevent

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach

Summary: During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.

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• Representative, does this prevent any current horse racing that's going today from being stopped?
• Is it going to prevent that from happening? Are you going to stop horse racing anywhere currently?
• specifically excluding thoroughbred racing and breeding from decoupling and retaining other protective measures
• Would this then prevent them from being able to negotiate rates for another service that's being provided
• Would this then prevent them from being able to negotiate rates for another service that's being provided

Committee: House Commerce Committee

Summary: The Commerce Committee held its first meeting, took roll, established a quorum, and heard opening remarks from the chair, vice chair, and ranking member emphasizing the committee’s broad scope and focus on Florida’s economy and daily-life issues. The committee then considered several bills, with members and staff noting the agenda included four bills and a PCS. The first measures dealt with insurance and consumer regulation. CS/HB 367 on home and service warranty associations was explained as allowing financial requirements to be met through one or more contractual liability policies and reducing certain filing requirements; an amendment adding requirements for liability insurance coverage was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. HB 655 on pet insurance and wellness programs created a regulatory framework for pet insurance and also passed favorably. HB 6015, which deleted the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute, had brief support testimony and passed favorably. The committee spent the most time on CS/HB 105, a strike-all PCS on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling racing from gaming. The sponsor said the revised bill would decouple racing and gaming while adding protections for the thoroughbred industry, including a notice period before racing could stop, permit transferability, and changes to how breeders’ and owners’ funds are administered. Supporters argued the bill would preserve and strengthen the industry through clearer rules and more direct support, while opponents—horsemen, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and related businesses—warned it would harm a major rural industry, threaten jobs, and favor casino interests. After extensive debate, the strike-all was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote. Finally, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates was presented as correcting an unintended consequence in surcharge law for utilities owned by one municipality but located in another. Testimony focused on the fairness of the current surcharge structure and the impact on Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach. After debate about negotiation, parity, and local impacts, the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned after its first meeting.

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• Do you know of any reason personal or otherwise that would in any way prevent you from fully and honorably
• You are saying that you will prevent Elon Musk from... instance, blocking federal payments for his own
• And as you said in our conversation, permanently passing this bill and preventing this tax hike on our
• greatness and which is why I believe we need to be as passionate about cutting spending as we are at preventing
• massive budget reconciliation bill and I know that Treasury is currently deploying extraordinary measures

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• of research: the basic science research, the immunotherapy research, the population health, the prevention
• Yeah, so a comprehensive cancer center is basically handling all aspects of cancer from prevention to
• Cancer Data System, so it will also include data on recurrence and data on quality of life and other measures
• And do you see any suggestions on creating prevention of those losses as well?
• wonderful, amazing science, but there is a substantial amount that I am certain we can do to even prevent

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee held a panel discussion on Florida’s cancer research and funding programs, including the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program, the Bankhead-Coley Research Program, and Live Like Bella. Dr. Ladapo and leaders from Moffitt, Sylvester/University of Miami, UF Health, and Mayo Clinic described how state funding has helped Florida’s four NCI-designated cancer centers expand research, recruit faculty, increase clinical trials, and build collaborations. They emphasized that the programs are intended to improve cancer care statewide, support innovation, and encourage more institutions to pursue NCI designation. The Governor’s budget recommendation was noted as including additional funding, and members asked about the cost and requirements of becoming NCI-designated and eventually comprehensive. Panelists said NCI designation requires major infrastructure, compliance, research, and training investments, with de novo development estimated at about $1 billion. They described Florida’s collaborative model as unusual nationally, with annual symposia, shared pilot funding, and joint projects across the four centers. Members also asked about rural access, home-based care, and recruitment/retention. Mayo described its “Cancer Care Beyond Walls” home-treatment model and said it could expand to rural counties within months; Moffitt and UF discussed mobile screening, satellite sites, and affiliations with local hospitals and practices. Several members raised concerns about workforce shortages, licensure delays, and the need to reach underserved areas. The discussion also covered outcomes, data reporting, and the broader economic impact of the cancer centers. Panelists cited growth in jobs, federal research funding, and clinical trial enrollment, and highlighted advances in immunotherapy, CAR-T, TIL therapy, carbon ion therapy, AI-driven screening, and the firefighter cancer initiative. They said the Florida Cancer Data System is being expanded to track recurrence and quality-of-life measures. Members also asked about philanthropy, medical tourism, and federal funding risks, including possible indirect cost reductions that could affect research budgets. The meeting ended with general support for continued investment, while some members noted an ongoing policy debate over whether future cancer research dollars should be concentrated in the four NCI centers or spread more broadly across the state.

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• Knox to create a task force on illegal dumping prevention and enforcement.
• and request the House Committee and Municipal Subcommittee to study the effectiveness of crime prevention
• request House Committee and Municipal Subcommittee to study the effectiveness of neighborhood crime prevention
• which is a study commission where we're going to study the effectiveness of crime neighborhood prevention
• remove the 15 fish per net set menhaden sample that is redundant because they already take samples and measure

Bills: HR308 , HR309 , HR310 , HR311 , HR312 , HR313 , HR314 , HR315 , HR316 , HR317 , HR318 , HR319 , HR295 , HR296 , HR297 , HR298 , HR299 , HR300 , HR301 , HR302 , HR303 , HR304 , HR305 , HR306 , HR307 , HCR115 , HCR116 , HCR117 , SCR71 , SCR72 , SCR73 , HR73 , HR118 , HR144 , HR196 , HR237 , HR249 , HR260 , HR267 , HR272 , HR273 , HR276 , HR278 , HCR85 , HCR100 , HCR105 , HCR107 , HCR113 , HCR114 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR37 , SCR63 , HB255 , HB378 , HB509 , HB1090 , SB80 , SB131 , SB143 , SB251 , SB254 , SB279 , SB367 , SB384 , SB388 , SB389 , SB398 , SB408 , SB431 , SB468 , SB469 , SB496 , SB25 , SB132 , SB155 , SB157 , SB202 , SB295 , SB433 , HR179 , HR223 , HR225 , HR274 , HCR89 , HR252 , HR253 , HCR96 , HCR103 , HCR108 , HCR26 , HB250 , HB265 , HB339 , HB427 , HB445 , HB463 , HB468 , HB606 , HB639 , HB649 , HB665 , HB746 , HB781 , HB853 , HB861 , HB872 , HB886 , HB916 , HB937 , HB1054 , HB1068 , HB1117 , HB1237 , HB74 , HB108 , HB956 , HB1085 , HB1137 , HB62 , HB193 , HB210 , HB220 , HB246 , HB364 , HB420 , HB475 , HB584 , HB622 , HB772 , HB784 , HB949 , HB953 , HB1043 , HB1070 , HB1092 , HB1134 , HB1162 , HB1176 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1199 , SB268 , SB283 , HB782 , SB149 , HR84 , HB646 , HB998 , SB56 , SB163 , SB197 , SB97 , SB326 , SB341 , SB518 , SB123 , SB353 , SB479 , SB495 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HR168 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HCR98 , HB284 , HB302 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1191 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB379 , SB382 , SB441 , SB449

Keywords: HR 308, House Resolution 308, Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church, Holy See, Vatican, commendation, resolution, Louisiana Catholic heritage, St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, South Louisiana parishes, religious recognition, ceremonial resolution, faith leadership, pontificate, spiritual solidarity, human dignity, peace, mercy

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• There are safeguards in place to prevent fraud, as my colleague has stated, and ensure accountability
• Efforts were made to prevent payments from going to individuals on the predatory offender registry.
• </c><00:23:42.600><c> payments</c> Efforts were made to prevent payments Efforts were made to prevent
• </c> Madam Speaker, it's hard to even measure the economic and social impact of Operation Metro Surge
• This bill is the least we can do to try to keep tenants in their homes and to prevent further economic

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so it prevents the variability of one really cool parent allowing something while a community of
• And so it prevents the variability of one really cool parent allowing something while a community of
• trying to figure out how to address the accidents that have been happening on these roads and how to prevent
• Please take this vital step towards preventing road deaths, and thank you.
• Please take this vital step towards preventing road deaths, and thank you. Yes, ma'am.

Bills: SB23 , SB73 , SB210 , SB234 , SB243 , SB244 , SM16

Committee: Senate Senate Education

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention

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• So we'll take up tab 6, SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention by Senator DeSigley.
• 2025 legislative session, and that statute prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing measures
• The newly created statute from last year creates an unintended consequence that will prevent CDDs from
• Members and Chairman, SB 1020 does the following: prevents local government from enacting an ordinance
• , regulation, or policy that prevents the construction of a chickee hut, provided that the chickee is

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, many focused on local government authority, land use, housing, and public notice requirements. Several measures were reported favorably, including SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention, SB 1612 requiring local governments to accept electronic payments, SB 936 on temporary door locking devices, SB 962 on affordable housing protections for farms, SB 218 on land use regulations in hurricane-affected counties, SB 1020 on regulation of chickee huts, and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment of environmentally challenged properties. SB 1180 on community development district recall elections was amended to narrow and clarify the recall process and to add provisions on synthetic turf and compact urban mixed-use districts before being reported favorably. SB 380 on legal notices was also amended and reported favorably despite significant opposition from the Florida Press Association, Common Cause, and others who argued it would further fragment public notice access; supporters said it would modernize publication options and save money. Testimony on the bills was mixed. Supporters of the housing and redevelopment measures argued they would increase attainable housing, streamline approvals, and make better use of underutilized or contaminated land, while local government groups and advocacy organizations warned about overdevelopment, reduced public input, infrastructure strain, and conflicts with comprehensive planning. On SB 1444, which combined preemptions related to religious gatherings, private clubs, and certain permitting requirements, supporters framed it as protecting religious freedom and limiting local micromanagement, while the League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties opposed it as overly broad and unclear; the bill nevertheless passed favorably after debate. SB 218 was presented as restoring normal land-use authority in counties unaffected by hurricanes while preserving protections in damaged areas, and SB 984 was described as clarifying firefighter cancer benefits and health coverage rules; both passed without controversy. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 948, a strike-all on local government land development regulations and orders that would create a statewide framework for starter homes and lot-split rules within urban growth areas. Supporters said it would expand housing supply and reduce regulatory delays, while opponents said it would override local zoning, weaken infrastructure and environmental protections, and apply too broadly. The bill drew support from housing advocates and some local officials, but opposition from the Florida League of Cities, Florida Association of Counties, and others. The transcript ends with SB 948 still under consideration, with testimony continuing and no final vote shown in the excerpt.