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• And so, I believe that these agencies have way too much authority. We need to rein it in.
• </c> who had been laid off and your co-author who had been laid off and your co-author of<00:04:36.240
• And so I believe that these agencies have way too much authority. We need to rein it in.
• And so I believe that these agencies have way too much authority. We need to rein it in.
• poorest counties in the state, Beltrami County, for instance, is, I don't know the exact number right

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Committee members, House Bill 1235 is a bill that authorizes Florida to enter into a respiratory care
• across participating states without obtaining multiple licenses, while fully preserving Florida's authority
• Currently, there are five active children's initiatives located in five sites across four counties: Duval
• , the 3241 Children's Initiative in Bay County, and one in my district, Pompano Rise program in Broward
• County.

Summary: The Health Care Budget Subcommittee met to hear three member bills before turning to budget discussion. First, the committee considered HB 1295 on memory care, which would set baseline operating standards for memory care providers and facilities, clarify resident contract requirements, and restrict facilities from advertising themselves as memory care providers unless they meet the bill’s criteria. AARP, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Florida Senior Living Association supported the measure, and it was reported favorably with no debate. The committee then heard HB 1235, which would authorize Florida to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. Representative Conerly and a representative of the Florida Society for Respiratory Care said the compact would improve workforce flexibility and patient access while preserving state oversight and using licensure fees rather than taxpayer dollars. The bill received favorable testimony and was reported favorably. Next, HB 933 was presented by Representative Rosenwald to add two new children’s initiative sites, one in Bay County and one in Broward County, expanding a program that coordinates education, health care, employment, and housing supports for children in disadvantaged communities. The bill had support from Florida Children’s Initiative and was also reported favorably. After the bill presentations, members were told the agenda would move to budget discussion, and the chair noted that budget recommendations had been submitted to Chair McClure. With no further business, Representative Redondo moved to recess.

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• So, that would have to be a county it.
• </c> last uh evening from the Henipin County last uh evening from the Henipin County Attorney's<00:54
• /c><00:54:47.920><c> Attorney's</c> pretty The Henipin County Attorney's pretty The Henipin County Attorney's
• <01:02:18.480><c> County</c> Attorney's current Henman County Attorney's current Henman County Attorney's
• </c> Maybe that's a question for the author. Maybe that's a question for the author.

Bills: HF3874 , HF962

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, 1183, house

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• what condominiums they have in their county?
• that to the county as well.
• So the county should have that. Yes. So it's kept by county? Should have that. Yes.
• So it's kept by county in your division or not?
• We do have the full list of all associations, and you can sort them by county. That is available.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met for budget day, heard agency follow-up questions, and then presented its recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. Chair Lopez opened with remarks about reducing spending, emphasizing vacancy reductions and recurring savings across agencies. The recommendation eliminated 452.5 vacant positions and produced recurring savings of $57.2 million overall, while still funding selected priorities. Notable funded items included $500,000 for a new DBPR website for condominium complaints and document filing, $481.3 million for the MICEF Florida Home Program in DFS, funding for Florida PALM implementation, $330,000 for a Tampa office in the Office of Insurance Regulation, $835,000 for warehouse space for confiscated gambling machines, $821,000 for the Lottery gaming system contract, and major DMS capital and facilities funding. Lopez also criticized DMS leadership and said the secretary’s salary would be held in reserve pending answers on fleet management, remote workers, SUNCOM billing, and other issues. The committee then questioned DBPR Secretary Griffin about condominium records, structural integrity reserve studies, and milestone-inspection compliance. Members focused on how the division tracks condominiums, whether it can identify buildings with three habitable stories, and whether the current filing system can be improved to better capture building height and story count. Griffin said the division relies heavily on self-reporting and complaint-driven checks, but has updated forms to capture whether a condominium has buildings three stories or higher and has received additional submissions. Members also asked about staffing and the Miami-area office; Griffin said DBPR now has two Fort Lauderdale offices and a Doral office, with about 82% of new positions filled. Secretary Davis of the Florida Lottery also testified, defending travel to Paris and other conferences as part of industry engagement, technology research, and best-practice sharing. He said the travel was reimbursed through lottery-related organizations, described the Lottery as an enterprise fund that receives no general tax revenue, and said the agency has remained a top revenue generator nationally. Members questioned Orlando travel reimbursements and dues to the Multi-State Lottery Association, and asked for more information on how increased revenue translates into more Bright Futures scholarships. Davis said he would provide additional details. The subcommittee then unanimously passed two conforming bills. PCB SAB 25-01 removed statutory references to the legacy FLAIR accounting system in preparation for Florida PALM and was reported favorably. PCB SAB 25-02 addressed Capitol Center space after the planned House lease cancellation, declaring the governor, cabinet, and legislature permanent tenants, protecting existing space and parking allocations, giving the legislature first right of refusal on vacant space, and giving legislative leaders control over utilities in their space; it also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned after the bills were reported favorably.

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• of a device, which we had in the HHR authorizations.
• of a device, which we had in the HHR authorizations.
• of a device, which we had in the HHR authorizations.
• and County Municipal<01:44:43.760><c> and</c><01:44:44.000><c> county</c><01:44:44.360><c> has</c><01
• </c> Municipal and County Municipal and County uh<01:48:06.280><c> negated</c><01:48:06.840><c> the</

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing on HB 660, which would require historic horse racing facilities to pay 10% of HHR winnings to host communities as mitigation. Representative Om said the amendment was intended to leave charities and the state whole while funding local costs tied to large gaming facilities. Supporters argued the measure would address future municipal expenses, while opponents said host towns have not reported current problems and that the bill would single out one industry. Members questioned the 10% rate, whether the proposal was retroactive, and whether it would apply to existing facilities; the sponsor said it would apply to facilities already in place or later added. The hearing was then closed without any vote recorded in the transcript. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 658-FN, which raises reimbursement caps and adjusts fees for the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund and the Oil Pollution Control Fund. Representative Malloy introduced the bill, and Representative Aly explained the funds as a state-backed insurance mechanism for oil spill cleanup and prevention, including replacement of leaking home heating oil tanks for low-income homeowners. Bob Scully of the Energy Marketers Association supported the bill, saying the fee structure helps fund remediation and tank replacement, though costs are ultimately passed on to consumers. Department of Environmental Services officials Robert Bishop and Jennifer Marts described the bill as extending the fee collection for 10 years, changing reporting dates, increasing the cap for low-income tank replacement, and rebalancing fees based on an actuarial review. DES testified that the actuarial study found the fund needed to remain solvent and that home heating oil releases are the largest category of new releases, with the fuel oil fee otherwise needing to rise by more than 200% to cover projected costs. The board instead proposed a smaller increase and adjusted other fees accordingly, while maintaining a reserve to cover the first days of a major coastal spill before federal funds become available. Members asked about the basis for the fee changes, the role of the actuarial review, and the statutory language governing who pays the fees. The transcript ends during this hearing, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• or the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
• or the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
• </c><00:35:47.040><c> guor</c> of the Hawaii tourism Authority guor of the Hawaii tourism Authority guor
• And a county level, the counties, you know, they do get 3% of the TAT that's allocated to each of them
• And a county level, the counties, you know, they do get 3% of the TAT that's allocated to each of them

Committee: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on April 1 to consider GM 510, the confirmation of Todd Aio to the board of directors of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center Authority. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from HTA representatives and numerous individuals. Supporters described Aio as a strong leader with experience in tourism, development, nonprofit work, and public service, including his time on the city council and work with Disney’s Aulani, Ward Village, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation. In his remarks, Aio said he would bring legal, development, and corporate governance experience to the board. He emphasized the need for the authority to better define its role, oversee contractors, and help guide the relationship between destination management and branding/marketing contractors. He also said community engagement and cultural considerations should be central to tourism planning, and that the board should work to stabilize the agency during its transition. Members questioned him about board conflicts, the lack of a permanent HTA CEO, and how to measure the success of cultural and branding campaigns such as mālama and kuleana messaging. Aio said conflicts are inevitable when board members come from industry backgrounds, but they must separate their “work hats” from their board duties. He supported replacing the interim leadership with a permanent CEO once compensation legislation is finalized, and said success should be measured through better data, including possible exit surveys and other technology-based tools. He also said he would oppose replacing Hawaiian protocol with another cultural protocol, while supporting inclusion of other cultures alongside a Hawaiian sense of place.

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• c><01:48:36.560><c> County.
• </c> bill specifically targets Teton County. bill specifically targets Teton County.
• </c> this is a arrow right at Teton County. this is a arrow right at Teton County.
• What's minimum lot size Ton County? What's minimum lot size Ton County?
• . counties. counties.

Bills: HB0111 , HB0112 , HB0122

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

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• It is measured by whether a child in the Coachella Valley, in Imperial County, in San Bernardino County
• This is for co-authors on ACR 116. All members vote who desire to vote. This is for co-authors.
• There are 67 co-authors on the resolution.
• The clerk will open the roll for co-authors on The clerk will open the roll for co-authors on ACR 118
• There are 67 co-authors on the measure.

Summary: The Assembly convened after an initial quorum call, then proceeded with prayer, the pledge, and routine motions. Members approved several procedural requests, including moving AB 362 to the inactive file and allowing the Natural Resources Committee to hear AB 34 on January 16. The chamber also recognized guests and paid tribute to retiring Republican caucus consultant Daryl Thomas, with remarks from multiple members praising his long service and legal analysis work. The main floor action centered on ACR 116, a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members from several caucuses and both parties spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of civil rights, economic justice, nonviolence, and unfinished work. After opening the roll for coauthors, the resolution received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly then took up ACR 118, recognizing Korean American Day; members highlighted Korean American history, community contributions, solidarity with other communities, and the significance of Koreatown and Korean American civic life. That resolution also received 67 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The consent calendar was then adopted on a 64-0 vote, including ACR 115 on National Blood Donor Month. The chamber also held an adjournment in memory for former legislator David Kelly, with a tribute to his military service, agricultural background, and legislative work on water conservation and sustainable agriculture. The Assembly announced the upcoming Martin Luther King Day recess and adjourned until Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m.

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• Without clear authority and adequate training, enforcement becomes difficult and inconsistent.
• While ultimately an officer can rely on their authority to remove an obstruction, the delay of even a
• While ultimately an officer can rely on their authority to remove an obstruction, the delay of even a
• Second, local authorities must have clear tools to hold these companies accountable.
• I mean, I also, having been in county government and city government, I understand there's people who

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Louis County County District. Lady, do you yield? I do.
• Louis County yield to the other lady from San Luis County? Absolutely, I do. Proceed.
• Louis County yield to the other lady from San Luis County? Absolutely, I do. Proceed.
• Louis County. Thank you.
• Louis County... Discussion on House Amendment No. 10. Gentleman from St. Louis County.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House first established a quorum after a quorum call and welcomed special guests, including the Freedom of the Road motorcycle riders and students from Warsaw High School. It then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1855, a reporting bill on Alpha-Gal syndrome. The bill sponsor described the condition as a serious tick-borne allergy that has affected his family and many Missourians, arguing that Missouri needs mandatory reporting and surveillance data to identify hotspots, guide public health outreach, and support research and funding. Supporters from both parties said the bill would improve awareness and data collection, while one member raised concerns about the fiscal note and whether the state would get useful information for the cost. The chamber adopted Amendment 1 to HB 1855, changing the follow-up language from “may” to “shall,” but rejected Amendment 2, which would have required patient consent before lab results were reported into the surveillance system. Opponents of the consent amendment said it would undermine disease surveillance and set a bad precedent for other reportable conditions; supporters argued for privacy and individual choice. After debate, the House adopted the committee substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The House then considered House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2230 and 2978, a K-5 education measure addressing screen time, cursive, and handwriting. The sponsor said the bill responds to research and parent/teacher concerns about excessive screen use, poor literacy outcomes, and mental health effects, and would create a state focus group to review evidence and make recommendations while leaving districts flexibility. Members discussed carve-outs for special education, English language learners, and virtual school, and adopted an amendment excluding the virtual school program. The House then adopted the substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House took up House Bill 2355, the “Food is Medicine” initiative, which would allow Missouri to use federal funds through 1115 waivers for pilot programs such as medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, nutrition education, and related supports. Supporters said the program could improve health outcomes, reduce Medicaid spending, and help address food deserts. An amendment adding vitamin therapies and updating a date drew discussion over supplement safety and regulation, but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that amendment or the bill itself.

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• I'm the chief officer of transportation and county engineer for Anoka County.
• beyond our county borders.
• beyond our county borders.
• beyond our county borders.
• I'm the public works director and county engineer for Chicago County.

Bills: HF2438

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6066 authorizes the legislative body of a county, city, or town
• Beginning January 1, 2029, it authorizes the legislative bodies of counties, cities, and towns, and WSDOT
• Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6066 authorizes the legislative body of a county, city, or town
• Beginning January 1, 2029, it authorizes the legislative bodies of counties, cities, and towns, and WSDOT
• authorizes permitting authorities to inspect these work zones as you stop or Authorizes permitting authorities

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Help each of these in this chamber to use their authority during their session to serve faithfully and
• Senate is authorized and prepared to do business.
• <00:31:21.080><c> limited</c><00:31:22.040><c> safety-based</c> authorize limited safety-based authorize
• County High School Athletic Foundation. County High School Athletic Foundation.
• </c> Marshall County Marshall County and<01:08:26.480><c> the</c><01:08:26.560><c> Commonwealth</c><01

Keywords: 958, all

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• One piece of legislation that he vetoed was the legislature actually had a bill that authorized the Governor
• Agreements that are binding because they are signed by those authorized to sign agreements between a
• Probably paid more than minimum wage in many counties. The tribes fought hard for it all.
• Also, Socorro County schools have submitted an application, State Bill 3, I believe it is, to receive
• We would love to see that happen for the county of Socorro because we are part of the county, even though

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• It also authorizes Florida College system institution, state universities to trustees to serve until
• must be self reporting individually collectively and authorize cash transfers with conditions.
• I also sit on the Saint John's County School District.
• and the majority of students who graduate from Pensacola State will stay in those counties.
• where the University of West Florida's located all the way too Walton County.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Thank you, Representative Hemmings and Yeager for authoring this.
• Next on our agenda, we have House File 2366, which is being authored by Representative Wolgamott, who
• I guess my follow-up question would be to the bill author.
• It sounds like I found a co-author for my biomass bill to make biomass carbon neutral.
• In my area, Todd County, which is known as one of the poorest counties in the state, property taxes have

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

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• , and Harley Farmer from Jasper County.
• From Cooper County and Harley Farmer from Jasper County. Now listen, you all know my history.
• My county assessor and my county was at 76%. He chose to do 9% instead of the 15%.
• Louis County. St.
• It goes to the county commission.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House met after a quorum was established and began with several introductions of special guests, including job shadows, 4-H participants, and interns. The chamber then moved to House Bills for Perfection, taking up HB 1707, which would stop sales tax from being imposed on credit card processing fees charged to vendors. Members asked for clarification about the bill’s scope and the title amendment, and the bill sponsor explained that the measure simply prevents tax from being charged on those fees. HB 1707 was then ordered perfected and printed. The House next considered HB 2819, a bill responding to the end of penny minting by authorizing rounding of cash sales to the nearest five cents. Supporters said the bill would give businesses a clear legal framework and reduce compliance risk. The chamber adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed. Members then took up HB 2103, a property-fraud and notary-fraud bill aimed at strengthening penalties, requiring warning signs in recorder of deeds offices, and speeding court review for alleged victims. Supporters said it was needed to deter fraudulent deed filings and protect homeowners, while opponents argued it focused too much on notaries and recorders rather than the people committing the fraud. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. The House also debated HB 1800, which would lower the inflationary cap on certain property-tax revenue growth from 5% to 3%. The discussion centered on whether the change would protect taxpayers or reduce funding for schools, fire districts, libraries, and other local services. An amendment was adopted that broadened the title and added property-assessment language, and the bill was then ordered perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered HB 2600, dealing with ambulance district consolidation and governance. The bill was described as a response to struggling rural EMS systems, with provisions for consolidation plans, public hearings, and voter involvement. An amendment modified the process for subdistricts, at-large districts, timing, and merger procedures, and the committee substitute as amended was adopted and ordered perfected and printed. The House then moved to announcements and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• </c> counties because some of our counties counties because some of our counties are<00:19:38.320><c>
• 00:20:04.559><c> ability,</c><00:20:04.960><c> do</c> counties already have that ability, do counties
• &gt;&gt; Counties<00:20:12.480><c> can</c> &gt;&gt; Counties can &gt;&gt; Counties can city.<00:20:15.360
• are</c> &gt;&gt; because some of our counties are &gt;&gt; because some of our counties are reducing<
• away from the county system.

Bills: HB3 , HB116 , HB165 , HB178 , HB3 , HB116 , HB165 , HB178

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice

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• It's conducted by county probate judge.
• </c> pole workers who are paid by the county. pole workers who are paid by the county.
• </c> paid for completely by the county paid for completely by the county commission<00:17:13.520><c>
• My father and uncles and grandfather were all mayors and county commissioners in that little county.
• county commissioners in<00:33:01.600><c> that</c><00:33:01.840><c> little</c><00:33:02.000><c> county

Bills: HB541 , HB541

Committee: Senate State Governmental Affairs

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot, polling place signage, election integrity, political party, Democrat, Republican

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• :26:42.880><c> to</c><00:26:43.120><c> expand</c> authorizes the agitant general to expand authorizes
• Um, so my initial thought is emergency services are often funded by counties, such as the County of Honolulu
• </c><00:36:54.560><c> don't</c> other city other uh other county don't other city other uh other county
• funded um by counties um such as<00:38:11.440><c> the</c><00:38:11.760><c> county</c><00:38:12.160><
• The county of Honolulu has services.

Bills: HB1751 , HB1752 , HB1531 , HB1577

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: Hawaii National Guard, tuition assistance, graduate degrees, education, military personnel, funding, school districts, state budget, performance metrics, emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety held its first hearing and began with House Bill 1531, which would require the governor or county mayor to provide an ASL interpreter during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and require news outlets to show the interpreter in a picture-in-picture window. Testimony was strongly supportive from disability advocates, who said live captions can be inaccurate and that ASL access is critical during emergencies, but broadcasters raised practical concerns that the bill as drafted could require extra camera crews and reduce coverage. Members discussed possible alternatives such as government-provided pool feeds and interpreter placement, and the chair recommended deferring decision-making on the bill to the following Wednesday to allow time for amendment language. The committee then heard House Bill 1751, which would expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel. The Hawaii Army National Guard, the Department of Defense, and University of Hawaii representatives supported the measure as a recruiting, retention, and professionalization tool. A member asked about funding, and the response was that the program is funded through a state appropriation currently set at $250,000 and was described as sufficient at present. The bill drew no opposition in the hearing. Next, House Bill 1752 was taken up. This measure would remove the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex officio member of the HAIMA advisory committee and add the HAIMA administrator as a nonvoting ex officio member of the MSAC. The Department of Defense and Department of Health supported the bill, with the Department of Health asking that it be aligned with other EMS modernization provisions in the governor’s package so the related measures remain consistent. No objections were raised. The committee also heard House Bill 1577 on 911 services, which would require the 911 Board to establish a statewide emergency safety profile system for residents to voluntarily store emergency-relevant personal information. The Department of Health, disability advocates, the 911 Board, and others supported the concept, saying it could improve emergency response for people with disabilities, kūpuna, families, and others with functional needs. Testimony also raised concerns about funding, system integration, confidentiality, advanced directives, and liability protections if information does not reach responders in time. Members discussed statewide coordination and existing county systems, and the hearing continued with those issues unresolved.