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• I'd say my favorite part about the Senate is the blue carpets. Nice. Okay, Mr.
• You guys are very entertaining to be a part of. Thank you. Very nice. Thank you for being here.
• That is not the most important part of community water fluoridation.
• So are you okay with that part of my bill?
• So are you okay with that part of my bill?

Bills: HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2129 , HB2170 , HB2210 , HB2228 , HB2352 , HB2460 , HB2533 , SB1019 , SB1045 , SB1050 , SB1078 , SB1083 , SB1167 , SB1184 , SCR1006

Committee: Senate Government

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology

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• As part of the Senate Bill 1294 process, ...that go along with this.
• Senator Smith: I'm sorry, there's a lot of parts of this bill that I have good questions on.
• Madam Chair, I'm sorry, there's a lot of parts of this bill that I have good questions on, I promise.
• This part needs to be understood very well.
• And it was 100% due in large part to maintenance issues.

Bills: S0558 , S1294 , S1468 , S1474 , S1682 , S1628

Committee: Senate Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: stormwater systems, environmental standards, municipal infrastructure, engineering certifications, local compliance, Florida Department of Transportation, biosolids, agronomic rate, land application, environmental protection, Florida statutes, nutrient management, recordkeeping, farming, compost products, wastewater treatment, environment, sewage disposal, pollution control, reporting requirements

Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.

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• One of the hardest parts... I'm here to speak in favor of Senate Bill 6025.
• And commingling data is really an important part of this whole process.
• Contract pharmacies are a key and integral part of the program.
• It was meant to be part of patient care. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
• Solving contract pharmacy and claims data reporting is part of that effort.

Bills: SB5904 , SB5915 , SB6025 , SB5933 , SB5990 , SB5981

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: nursing titles, licensure, healthcare professionals, patient safety, professional standards, SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines

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• Part of the goals of this study is, first, we want to see what the best options are.
• The part of us helping to solve that problem with this critical mineral is we, So part of us helping
• It's part of the Dixie Forest. And do you plan to take the ore by truck to Cedar City?
• Promise Rock is a huge part of that.
• And we've come a long way, and I've been a great part of that.

Committee: Joint Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee

Keywords: 985, all

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• Part of the beauty of vocational training is you can pay for performance.
• But that is a big part of it.
• But there are parts of America. where there is federal land.
• And so part of the answer, yes, is zoning reform.
• There are some parts of America that are just great at turning poor kids into middle-income adults.

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.

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• He was the kind of man who made his community stronger simply by being a part of it.
• That's part of the problem. The more you do, the more you make.
• A key part of our approach was negotiating a package of impactful provisions.
• And that's the unfortunate part about it. It's meant to hurt our allies.
• All of it, not just the convenient parts.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• </c> part of the account for a child user. part of the account for a child user.
• of it that are good and parts that are bad.
• </c><00:21:31.040><c> At</c> that are good and parts that are bad.
• At that are good and parts that are bad.
• Because the other part really important.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I realize that he was skipping a paragraph and leaving part of a very... ...paragraph and leaving part
• Yeah, I understand that other part of the commentary. But first part of the question...
• It's a part I'm a... I'm in the community. It's a part of that culture.
• All right, for just the physical part of standing there.
• And you tried to move part of my district down in Pike County.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'm also a rep that represents a part of St. Charles Parish. Welcome to the Capitol.
• Part of that, what we did was set out a list of what documents could be filed in person.
• Working toward all mayors, regardless of the size, being a part of annual training.
• Most important part for our discussion here begins on line 21.
• What's the community service part?

Bills: HR153 , HR154 , HR155 , HR156 , HR157 , HR158 , HCR57 , HCR58 , HCR59 , HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , SCR28 , SB141 , SB169 , SB206 , SB233 , SB417 , SB421 , SB429 , SB437 , SB477 , SB510 , SB521 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB902 , HB943 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , SB127 , HB284 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB312 , HB313 , HB383 , HB314 , HCR3 , HB983 , HB1126 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB211 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB132 , HB193 , HB635 , HB690 , HB1003 , HB750 , HB911 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB961 , HB1146 , HB977 , HB181 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113

Keywords: commendation, robotics, high school, competition, education, Tomato Festival, community celebration, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, fundraising, local heritage, Holocaust, remembrance, Yom HaShoah, Jewish history, condolences, community service, law enforcement, legacy, Shreveport, D.A.R.E. Program

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• It is part of our use of force continuum.
• I forgot I left out that front part but absolutely. I just assumed it. Sure.
• Committee Member: That's part of the bill, I understand.
• And parts of this bill, I think also take out judicial discretion.
• So like part of the backlog and part of the thing... is during the COVID backlog, a lot of counties were

Committee: House S/C on Juvenile Justice

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• It may seem like a simple fix to a small part of statute, but what it means to families is enormous.
• fix um to a small part of Statute but<00:19:36.159><c> what</c><00:19:36.280><c> it</c><00:19:36.360
• Part of our bylaws does extend that to the mental health and well-being of those who they have served
• Thank you, Representative Hill, and allow me to be a part of your bill.
• And um, you kind of withdraw from your family, so bringing your family there, your family's a part of

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:02:12.599><c> has</c><00:02:12.760><c> been</c><00:02:12.959><c> filed</c> Uh, and that is for parts
• It is overwhelming, but again, that's part of that population.
• It is overwhelming, but again, that's part of that population.
• <00:13:55.600><c> of</c><00:13:55.759><c> that</c> part of that part of that population<00:13:58.600>
• </c> staff in adjudication and six part-time staff in adjudication and six part-time staff<00:36:37.800

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development received a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education officials on the final SEEK estimate for fiscal year 2025. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, Matt Ross, and Chay Ritter explained that SEEK is developed through a consensus process with the Office of the State Budget Director using multiple models and district-level inputs, and that the estimate is a projection made well before actual data are available. They emphasized that the discussion was separate from the pending education-funding lawsuit and described SEEK as one part of a much larger K-12 budget picture. The presenters said the current SEEK estimate shows a statutory shortfall of about $14.7 million, or roughly 0.53% of the appropriation, with additional optional items that could bring the total to about $40.5 million if funds are available. They noted that prior years have sometimes produced excess funds, which are redirected according to budget language rather than automatically flowing back through SEEK. They also reviewed the main drivers of the estimate, including property assessments, average daily attendance, free lunch counts, exceptional child counts, home hospital, and limited English proficiency, and said property assessments have been especially volatile while exceptional child counts and ELL populations are difficult to predict. Members asked about why the estimate missed on some categories, especially special education and ELL, and whether district-level changes were being monitored closely enough. The presenters said KDE does monitor special education counts and will review larger districts and districts with unusual growth, and they acknowledged that exceptional child growth has been hard to forecast. Representative Bojanowski asked about the Cloverport virtual school, and staff said its growth was much larger than projected and accounted for a significant portion of the shortfall. Members also discussed the impact of property value growth, population shifts, illness, and legislative changes on SEEK projections. No vote or formal action was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and discussion.

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• This part of the department also performs activities to protect sources of drinking water and monitor
• This part of the department also performs activities to protect sources of drinking water and monitor
• This part of the department also performs activities to protect sources of drinking water and monitor
• of this committee.” merer and part of Candi County uh merer and part of Candi County uh excited<00:55
• </c> Jeff backer I represent the western part Jeff backer I represent the western part of<00:57:08.400

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I'm just part. I know that he is.
• </c> &gt;&gt; I I I kind of figured that part. Uhhuh. &gt;&gt; I I I kind of figured that part.
• That's part of the the appropriate it.
• This is this is the most important part.
• I'd move for final part of the package.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum. It adopted motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with reading the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be taken up throughout the day. The chamber received multiple House messages and a gubernatorial confirmation, including House Bill 1 on motor vehicles, Senate Bill 170 on health insurance, and Senate confirmation 90 for Chenica Johnson Anom to the Alabama Cickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, all of which were referred to the appropriate committees. The Senate later concurred in the House amendment to Senate Bill 170 by a 29-0-1 vote. Committee reports covered a wide range of measures, with favorable reports and, in several cases, amendments or substitutes. Judiciary reported favorably on House Bills 228, 132, 347, 405, 86, 263, and 302, and on Senate Bills 318 and 260; State Government Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 435, 97, and 407 and Senate Bill 361; Education Policy reported favorably on Senate Bills 337 and House Bills 520 and 75; Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development reported favorably on House Bills 303 and 477 and Senate Bills 360, 325, 329, and 330; Transportation and Energy reported favorably on Senate Bills 341, 354, and 340; Veterans and Military Affairs reported favorably on House Bills 465 and 307 and Senate Bills 338 and 359; and Local Legislation reported favorably on Jefferson County Senate Bill 243 and Shelby County House Bill 532. These reports generally advanced the bills to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The Senate also confirmed George Pierce to the Alabama Ethics Commission by a 33-0 vote after a favorable committee report, with several senators offering brief remarks of congratulations. In motions and resolutions, the chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 77 honoring the Section boys basketball team and Senate Joint Resolution 78 honoring the North Sand Mountain girls basketball team for state championships. It also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 79 establishing a legislative study commission on child sexual abuse laws and policies. A senator additionally urged colleagues to support broadband expansion efforts in rural Alabama and to ask the education chair to place HB 4 on the agenda. The most substantial floor discussion concerned Senate Bill 146, the state general fund budget substitute. The sponsor explained several budget provisions, including a $12 million transfer and an additional $5 million for the judiciary to address funding for newly created judgeships, a conditional $40 million for the Department of Corrections tied to progress on the Elmore and Escambia prison projects, conditional funding for DHR tied to reducing its federal error rate and developing a SNAP-related plan, conditional mental health funding tied to reporting and data requirements, and language preserving legislative control over certain federal rural health care funds. The Senate adopted the committee substitute for SB 146 by a 32-0-1 vote and then continued with the budget explanation as the transcript ended.

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• easier to offer it as a delete-everything amendment because it was hard to engross with all the moving parts
• part at the bottom<00:35:25.880><c> um</c><00:35:26.880><c> I'll</c><00:35:27.160><c> ask</c><00:35:
• So the question is going to be who's the other people that are going to get this part of the contract
• </c><00:42:47.480><c> of</c><00:42:47.640><c> the</c> that are going to get this part of the that are
• going to get this part of the contract<00:42:49.319><c> um</c><00:42:50.280><c> uh</c><00:42:50.400>

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• As part of this review, As part of this review, our office requested information from the university
• That was part of the response.
• This audit is completed every year, and it consists of three parts.
• of the upskilling process and being part of the AI project. ...of the upskilling process and being part
• of the AI part, which is continuous learning.

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met to hear interim charges on higher education transparency and on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in state government. The chair emphasized accountability for taxpayer dollars and asked witnesses to address financial reporting, audit practices, and whether more frequent or comprehensive audits would improve oversight. Legislative Budget Board staff described how public university systems and most community colleges respond to requests about internal audit practices, noting that university systems generally follow a similar annual audit timeline and that community colleges use a more varied mix of internal and external audit arrangements. Members focused on gaps in reporting, especially Texas Southern University’s missing submissions for several years and Collin County Community College’s nonresponse to the LBB survey. The State Auditor’s Office then outlined its higher education audit work, including mandatory statewide single audits, DEI compliance audits, HUB and State Use Program audits, benefits proportional audits, and discretionary audits based on risk. The auditor said the office has released 43 higher-ed audit reports since fiscal year 2021 and has two audits in progress, and explained that internal audit reports from institutions help guide future audit selection. Senators pressed the office on the lack of enforcement authority, the value of internal auditors at each institution, and whether community colleges should have more standardized reporting and audit requirements. The auditor and general counsel said the SAO can refer suspected fraud to law enforcement but cannot itself enforce findings, while several senators suggested stronger clawback authority and more robust internal audit structures. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board explained that it collects annual financial reports, sources-and-uses data, and community college finance reports, and uses them for funding formulas and other reporting. It also trains governing board members and said it has limited regulatory authority, though community colleges must certify compliance annually and can lose eligibility for state funds if they do not. Members questioned the reliability of self-attested data, the adequacy of board training, and whether a single reporting structure would be more efficient. During public testimony, a ScholarShot representative argued for clearer, student-facing financial transparency so students can see total cost of attendance and the gap they must cover before enrolling.

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• AB 1685 is part of my DUI legislative package.
• This too is part of my DUI legislative package.
• So let's say the quiet part out loud.
• So let's say the quiet part out loud.
• There is no part, and this is the last thing I'll mention, but it's important, there is no part of this

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> his part, but go ahead. Thank you, Mr. his part, but go ahead. Thank you, Mr.
• </c><00:49:58.000><c> contains</c><00:49:58.520><c> a</c> part of that, it also contains a part of that
• </c><00:52:20.240><c> of</c> And I was lucky enough to be part of And I was lucky enough to be part of
• </c> because this is the most important part. because this is the most important part.
• </c><00:56:25.440><c> of</c> Basically, what uh the other part of Basically, what uh the other part of

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

Keywords: 958, all

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• every part of the state.
• Um any um in every part of the state. Um any further<00:41:05.839><c> discussion?
• </c><00:48:44.160><c> Uh</c> know, part of the seven counties. Uh know, part of the seven counties.
• There were some parts of the bill that were missed in that amendment.
• </c><01:30:38.880><c> of</c> many other folks who've been a part of many other folks who've been a part

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• All of these part of our budget process.
• </c> shelter is for the most part shelter is for the most part procedurally<00:26:22.159><c> outlawed
• Um, and part of this is also to make sure that we provide, um, uniform guidance.
• Um, so this was heard as part of the Secretary of State's bill.
• So this was also heard as part of the Secretary of State's bill.

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: 1183, house