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• really a drafty amendment directed really a drafty amendment directed specifically<00:08:38.959>
• funds out of the education trust fund. funds out of the education trust fund.
• um does direct a direct<00:33:00.159> um<00:33:00.960> um direct um um direct um um essentially
• Customer name Royce Trust. Customer name Royce Trust.
• property into of estate planning trust. property into of estate planning trust.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And these are the settings where trust is not optional.
• It is essential. [00:13:45] And these are the settings where trust is not optional.
• I guess I'll just ask a direct question.
• Because I'm going to trust the people of Florida to do the right thing.
• I'm going to trust our legislature to be truthful.

Bills: S1082, S1168, S1756, S1156, S1480

Keywords: provider disputes, health plan, dispute resolution, Medicare, Medicaid, healthcare regulation, background screening, athletic coaches, youth sports, criminal history, expungement, Florida statutes, medical freedom, vaccination, ivermectin, healthcare practitioner liability, immunization exemptions, ambulatory surgical centers, patient safety, licensure

Summary: The committee took up several health-related bills. SB 1082, on a statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program, was presented as a way to let providers and insurers use the federal independent dispute resolution process for emergency out-of-network claims under state-regulated commercial plans. A late-filed amendment clarified when providers and health plans could access the state program, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1168, which would centralize background screening clearinghouse functions at the Agency for Health Care Administration, also passed as amended after an amendment requiring sealed and expunged records to be included in screenings for qualified entities. Supporters said centralization would improve turnaround times, reduce duplication, and save costs; the sponsor said the bill also addresses coaches’ background screening language from last session. The committee then approved SB 1156, which moves ambulatory surgery center regulation out of the hospital-focused chapter of law into a standalone section, and SB 1480, as amended by a strike-all, which would grandfather certain temporary certificate holders practicing in areas of critical need if federal designation changes affect those areas. Testimony on SB 1480 emphasized continuity of care for patients in underserved communities, and the bill was reported favorably. The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would require state-approved educational materials on childhood vaccines, require practitioners to provide those materials and alternative schedules before vaccination, expand school immunization exemptions to include conscience-based objections, clarify that the Surgeon General cannot order vaccination during a public health emergency, and authorize pharmacists to provide ivermectin behind the counter without a prescription with written information and safeguards. The sponsor argued the bill strengthens parental choice and informed consent. Committee members raised concerns about vaccine-preventable disease risks, immunocompromised children, school outbreaks, and the impact of adding a new exemption. A Department of Health representative said the department would need to provide details on the history of exemption consultations and noted that removing the earlier consultation requirement had not been shown to increase outbreaks. The committee adopted a friendly amendment to give physicians the same liability protection as pharmacists for ivermectin dispensing, but rejected a substitute amendment that would have required a consultation for exemption requests. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed to the bill, with physicians, pediatric specialists, cancer advocates, parents of immunocompromised children, and public health groups warning that it would lower vaccination rates and endanger vulnerable Floridians. The bill remained pending after testimony, with the committee continuing to hear public comment.

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• And the Water Trust Board is rolling that out in two different ways.
• So that's one of the reasons the Water Trust Board has put its money there.
• It was created about 10 years after the Water Trust Board in the, and in the likeness of the Water Trust
• I am actually very happy with the direction you're going.
• So we've not made direct investments into any company.

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• Two different directions: Direction number one is with the funds and the resources that we have.
• Conservation easements are held in trust by land trusts, which is where we get our name.
• We also have the Taos Land Trust in New Mexico, the Santa Fe Conservation Trust, as well as the Nature
• I am the director of the Rio Grande Agricultural Land Trust.
• , New Mexico Land Conservancy, Rio Grande Agricultural Land Trust, Santa Fe Conservation Trust, and Amigos

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• We had a bill that really directed higher ed to say, hey, you got to do this.
• the courts fault for not giving us a clear decision and direction to head.
• We're moving in the right direction.
• This is a direct indicator that our system is rebuilding capacity, not losing it.
• You know, we set up the trust fund.

Keywords: 996, all

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• It's a little bit less than we had originally tried to do, but it's the step in the right direction.
• What direct ties does he have to the community where this road is located? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• It directs FHFC to establish and oversee the Vacancy Relief and Risk Mitigation Trust Fund, as well as
• It directs FHFC to establish and oversee the Vacancy Relief and Risk Mitigation Trust Fund, as well as
• relief trust fund, risk mitigation trust fund, by Senator Wright.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 1342, a transit-oriented development bill intended to expand housing near fixed transit corridors. The sponsor said the measure builds on the Live Local Act by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging private investment around transit investments. An amendment was adopted that narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and exempted certain sensitive areas including military installations and environmentally sensitive lands. Supporters argued the bill would increase housing supply and maximize the return on state transit spending, while local government groups and other opponents warned it would preempt local zoning, impose uniform density rules, and create infrastructure, evacuation, and public input concerns. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1334, an elections bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship in certain voter registration and verification processes, update candidate qualification rules, require U.S. citizen markers on driver licenses and ID cards, and clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method. Two technical amendments were adopted. The sponsor said the bill would streamline verification by allowing agencies to rely on Real ID and DHSMV records, reduce duplicate documentation, and improve communication between state systems. Senators questioned the fiscal impact, data-sharing procedures, storage of sensitive documents, effects on students, disabled voters, and people without driver licenses or Real IDs. A large number of public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled people, low-income residents, naturalized citizens, and people with name changes, while a smaller number supported it as an election integrity measure. The bill was ultimately not finished in the portion of the transcript provided, but the committee continued taking testimony and questions. Later, the committee took up CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. A strike-all amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version and authorize FDOT to fund vertiports and charging systems as part of public-private partnerships, including up to 80% of the non-federal share when federal funds are available and up to 100% if FDOT elects to do so. The sponsor framed the bill as helping Florida lead in advanced air mobility, and the measure was reported favorably with support from industry and local government representatives. Finally, the committee heard SB 174, which would designate a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and direct FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The sponsor said the designation was tied to Turning Point USA activity at FIU and civic engagement. Several senators objected in debate, arguing Kirk was divisive and that the state should reserve road memorials for figures more broadly deserving of honor; others defended the designation as symbolic and non-regulatory. The transcript ends during the sponsor’s closing remarks, before a final vote is shown.

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• The SBOE appreciates the trust that you placed in our elected body.
• Uh, I do not provide direct service as a school social worker.
• I've never provided direct services in schools, but I'm happy to're speaking on behalf of your group,
• Most of us are tired of direct to consumer drug advertising.
• What about direct marketing to children? We need parental consent. Thank you.

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• That's a trust that we have to tremendously value, particularly now when we have...
• So if you'll keep your answers as direct as you can.
• And so I think almost certainly, and this is a direction that I'm now announcing publicly.
• This would not have a direct impact on them in this particular grant program.
• Rico Mastrodonato with... ...the Trust for Public Land.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• you will, the yearning again to help move forward not only with the vote but with a very positive direction
• We had to have a place where clients trusted us with their money.
• Well, we will direct all of our questions to you. All right.
• So there has been a direct correlation.
• We know that we're moving in that direction to begin with.

Bills: SM20, SM9, SJR6, HB124

Keywords: youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement

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• They should be able to trust that they are, in fact, affiliated with the legislature and know that that
• And then lastly, subdivision four provides for enforcement, and it does direct the Senate and House to
• This is not just about public trust, but it is very much about public trust and it is about ensuring
• it<00:04:09.400> is very much about public trust and it is very much about public trust and
• requirements of the school trust fund. requirements of the school trust fund.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of trust.
• , and a teacher's in a position of trust, and a teacher's in a position of trust?
• And you may not trust every judge, but I trust the law and how we have it.
• Some judges, yes, I trust, but I don't trust every judge.
• Some judges, yes, I trust, but I don't trust every judge.

Keywords: Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 3 March, 2026; 9:00 A.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1131, which would revise penalties for procuring prostitution by increasing the misdemeanor fine from $200 to $1,000, increasing the felony fine from $1,000 to $2,000, and adding 100 hours of community service. Representative Ford explained that the bill had been changed from an earlier version that made the first offense a felony. The committee approved the bill after brief discussion. Members then discussed a strike-all for House Bill 1613, a drug trafficking bill that had been amended to add a pill-count threshold for aggravated trafficking and to include language addressing abortion-inducing drugs. The added provisions would make certain conduct involving abortion-inducing drugs a felony punishable by one to ten years and would authorize the Attorney General to seek civil enforcement. Senators raised questions about whether the House and Senate versions were identical, and one member expressed concern about mail-order abortion pills and the lack of medical oversight. Another senator raised a concern about the definition of "clinically diagnosable pregnancy" and ectopic pregnancies. The committee adopted the strike-all and passed the bill. House Bill 525, dealing with sexual battery sentencing, drew the most extended debate. Representative Rimac said the bill was prompted by constituent concerns about what he viewed as lenient sentences in a few cases and would add minimum sentences of five years for a first offense and ten years for a second offense. After discussion, the committee adopted a friendly amendment narrowing the bill by striking language related to age-difference provisions, with members noting that those provisions could affect cases not intended to be covered. Several senators then debated whether mandatory minimums were appropriate, with some arguing the bill was needed to ensure meaningful punishment for sexual battery and others arguing it would remove judicial discretion and respond to a small number of outlier cases. The committee ultimately passed the bill as amended. The committee also considered House Bill 538, which would require political subdivisions to cooperate with immigration detainers and give the Attorney General enforcement authority, but only after adding a reverse repealer. Senators raised concerns about possible sovereign-immunity issues and the breadth of the cooperation language, while others urged narrowing the bill to avoid unintended consequences. The committee adopted the strike-all and passed the bill. At the end of the meeting, the chairman introduced House Bill 1612, a Department of Public Safety restructuring bill, and noted that Commissioner Tindell would present it with a possible conceptual amendment, but that bill was not yet discussed in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• WE ALSO WORKED WITH THE DCF ESTABLISHING A PROCESS WE ARE DIRECTED TO SUBMIT FEDERAL AUTHORITY STATE
• GRANTS AND DONATION TRUST FUND AND MEDICAL CARE TRUST FUND.
• THE ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND WE WERE TO PROVIDE A MONTHLY RECONCILIATION OF ADMINISTERED TRUST FUND
• WE WERE DIRECTED TO NOTIFY STATE OFFICIALS.
• YOU'VE DIRECTED US TO LOOK AT THE PREENROLLMENT LIST.

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• <00:12:40.440> that going to rebuild some of the trust that going to rebuild some of the trust
• lost, so I feel like it's my responsibility to help rebuild that trust.
• manner uh in a in a New Direction manner uh in a in a New Direction forward<00:13:45.519> again
• last session ended and a lot of trust last session ended and a lot of trust was<00:13:52.199>
• A lot of trust was lost, and it's important that we try to rebuild that trust. only the Senate and and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If it's just alcohol, perhaps we could direct it to each member's leadership to manage.
• It's about equal representation and public trust.
• And clear standards strengthen trust in Congress as an institution.
• Uniform neutral standards... ...trust in Congress as an institution.
• I have lost all faith and trust in this process. It’s like Senator Townsend said.

Bills: SR1, SM1, SM6

Keywords: alcohol consumption, Senate rules, legislative conduct, ethics, New Mexico Senate, redistricting, gerrymandering, election integrity, Congress, voter rights, political polarization, Nancy Lopez, Roswell bypass, US Highway 285, U.S. Highway 285, Highway 285 bypass, road naming, highway naming, memorial, transportation department

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• This week on Senate Spotlight, in an emergency, you need to know who to trust.
• <00:02:37.200> in This bill helps reinforce trust in This bill helps reinforce trust in legitimate
• You know, are we moving in the right direction?
• You know, are we moving in the<00:13:56.560> right<00:13:56.720> direction?
• the right direction? the right direction?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It also directs the G.S.A. director to adopt minimal directives to quantify the aircraft framework.
• THIS IS A GOOD GOVERNMENT BILL THAT DIRECTS THE G.A.O.
• SHE BELIEVES IN EATING RIGHT, EXERCISING AND TRUSTING IN GOD. MS.
• AND RECENTLY AND AUTHORIZED Access by DOGE and public trust.
• LET ME REMIND YOU, THE PEOPLE ELECTED US, THEY PUT THEIR TRUST IN -- THEIR TRUST IN US TO MAKE THEIR

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• That is through Brandeis, and I direct the opioid policy research collaborative there.
• That is through Brandeis, and I direct the opioid policy research collaborative there.
• And a more trusted environment.
• and a more trusted environment.
• And that’s trust. That’s trust. It’s worry. It’s all kinds. It’s complex, right?

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Xylazine convened its second meeting, approved the minutes from its June 23 meeting, and reviewed its timeline and working groups. The co-chairs said the commission’s final report is due to the House and Senate clerks by March 30, 2026, and outlined three working groups focused on regulation/oversight of xylazine, treatment and outreach for exposed patients, and education/training for first responders, clinicians, treatment providers, and people who use substances. Staff will schedule working group meetings, with group presentations planned for December 11, followed by commission meetings in February and March to review and finalize the draft report. Public comment centered on research and practical responses to xylazine contamination in the drug supply. Dr. Tracy Green of Brandeis reviewed recent studies showing severe xylazine-related wounds and amputations in Philadelphia, withdrawal symptoms, the value of wound identification tools, and the usefulness of drug checking in detecting xylazine even when users did not suspect it was present. She urged expanded low-barrier wound care, more access to medications for opioid use disorder, overdose prevention sites, housing, and trauma-informed care, while cautioning that stricter controls could push the market toward other dangerous alpha-2 substances. Commissioners asked about early wound identification, dilution/cutting strategies, supplier engagement, and how to reduce stigma and improve treatment access. Tia Johnson of Boston Medical Center and Boston Health Care for the Homeless testified that xylazine contamination still requires naloxone for overdose response, but sedation can last longer and may require low-dose naloxone, oxygen support, and low-threshold monitoring spaces. She emphasized that xylazine-associated wounds can heal with consistent care, but patients often lose access to services when sent to hospitals unnecessarily. Commissioners discussed reimbursement barriers, especially in MassHealth and behavioral health settings, and the need for wound care to be available within detox and treatment programs rather than requiring transfers. The meeting ended with agreement to continue working group planning and adjournment.

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• and our taxpayers having that faith and trust in our system.
• Our last item is to direct the audit of the Department of the Lottery.
• The committee has directed the Auditor General and Opaga to perform the work since 2003.
• Our last item is to direct the audit of the Department of the Lottery.
• The committee has directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to perform the work since 2003.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee heard the Auditor General’s operational audit of the City of Mexico Beach, which identified nine findings. The audit cited significant turnover in key management positions, late filing of required annual financial reports, weaknesses in competitive procurement and purchase approval controls, a duplicate payment on stormwater repairs that was later largely refunded, issues with the city accountant’s contract and IRS classification, IT access control problems, and the lack of fraud-reporting policies. Committee members asked about corrective action, and the Auditor General said a follow-up audit is required by statute within 18 months, with no enforcement authority beyond reporting progress back to the committee. Mayor Rich Wolf and city staff responded that the city had experienced major turnover and was rebuilding its finance and administrative team. He said the city had hired a city administrator, financial director, city clerk, and accounting firm, and was working to create policies, procedures, forms, and review processes to address the findings. Members discussed whether the turnover and hurricane-related workload contributed to the problems, and city officials said some of the larger purchases were storm-related and tied to FEMA or emergency work. The committee then received a staff update on enforcement for local governments that have not filed required financial reports. Staff said 400 entities had been notified, and as of the meeting two counties, 33 municipalities, and 48 special districts still owed reports or audits. The committee adopted a motion to proceed under section 11.42, Florida Statutes, including possible withholding of state funds for municipalities and enforcement actions for special districts, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if new information warranted it. Finally, the committee unanimously directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required 2024-2025 audit of the Department of the Lottery, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance issues and OPPAGA developing operational recommendations. Members also briefly discussed whether the committee had reviewed transportation surtaxes and expressed interest in improving the timeliness and transparency of the audit and enforcement process before adjourning.

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• Directing Floridians. This one is very unique.
• So we have an IV&V vendor who provides oversight and direction to the project.
• But the goal is, how do we keep everyone moving in the same direction?
• Even though we work with the vendor, we also have that direct relationship with the direct technology
• finish out the project all with trust in 2027.

Summary: The subcommittee heard updates on several major technology modernization efforts, beginning with the Department of Financial Services’ Florida PALM project, which is replacing the state’s decades-old FLAIR accounting system. DFS described PALM as a statewide effort affecting all three branches of government, with cash management already live and the remaining financial management, payroll, and data warehouse components still in development. Officials said the project began in 2014, was restructured after a 2022 legislative pause, and is now being recommended for a go-live delay from January 2026 to July 2026. Members asked about governance, staffing, contract structure, cost growth, and maintenance costs; DFS said the contract is deliverable-based, the current amendment would add a net $2.2 million, and post-go-live maintenance is expected to be about $13 million annually under the current contract through July 2027. The Agency for Health Care Administration then updated the committee on the FX Medicaid enterprise modernization program. AHCA explained that federal CMS directed states to move from monolithic Medicaid systems to a modular approach, leading Florida to procure separate vendors for integration services, data warehouse, unified operations, provider services, and claims processing, with pharmacy benefits still to be procured. Officials said the project has spent about $334 million to date, with most costs federally matched, and requested $189.95 million for the upcoming year. They also highlighted a 2024 special assessment that produced 81 recommendations, most tied to staffing shortages, and said the Legislature added 47 FTEs, with 17 currently filled or being filled. Members asked about governance changes, production status, data access, and future technology maintenance; AHCA said some components are operational, the data warehouse is nearing certification, and the agency is working to keep the system adaptable and nonproprietary. The Department of Children and Families presented its Access modernization project, which is replacing a mainframe-based eligibility system used for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid assistance, and related programs. DCF said the six-year, $205 million project is in its third year and has already delivered a new customer portal with mobile access, multi-factor authentication, and fraud protections, while also building a worker portal, document management, community partner tools, and workload management functions. The agency said it is requesting $36.625 million for the next fiscal year, the same as last year, and emphasized that the project has remained on schedule and on budget by breaking work into smaller modules and using strong vendor and staff support. Members praised the project’s progress and asked about cybersecurity testing and the long delay before modernization began; DCF said security requirements were built in from the outset and that the remaining work will focus on moving staff off the legacy mainframe and modernizing notices and back-end processes.

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• soon<01:16:17.840> be<01:16:18.080> at direction where we'll soon be at direction
• from us rather than us take direction from the DNR.
• from us rather than us take direction from the DNR.
• from us rather than us take direction from the DNR.
• There was trust fund money in this bill.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all