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• and State Street in Boston.
• A financially distressed utility can't invest the way we need in the state—in safety, in clean energy
• That program is required by state law.
• We also have to look seriously at a state-provided insurance ...state-provided insurance mechanism as
• kind of insurer of last resort for the state.

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And then second is energy, which is—we are required to put a renewable clean energy grid in our system
• We see it in a lot of clean energy that Texas and Florida produce more clean energy than California.
• We are talking about green energy.
• And if the answer is we can’t do this in this state right now because of the way the state is, that’s
• Does it comply with state law?

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Additionally, target increases are provided for state law enforcement and the state firefighters.
• We have the lowest tuition of any state in the entire country, and third lowest of out-of-state tuition
• This amendment provides $350,000 in non-recurring state funds to the State Transportation Trust Fund
• only 10% out-of-state students?
• and zoning code and building code and all those challenges.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met for Budget Day and heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper said the plan reduces overall spending from the prior year, keeps strong reserves, includes a 4% pay raise for state employees, maintains employee health care contributions, and makes major investments in water quality, transportation, and education infrastructure. Committee chairs then summarized their budget silos, including K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and agriculture/environment/general government. Members asked questions mainly about school funding, AP and dual enrollment support, voucher and scholarship impacts, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted a large consent package of amendments and then approved three late-file amendments: funding virtual college tours for high school students, funding the FSU Sunshine Genetics program, and providing money for the Port of Fernandina customs facility. The committee then voted to report SPB 2500, the General Appropriations Bill, as a committee bill. It also favorably reported SPB 2502 (implementing bill), SPB 2504 (state employees placeholder), SB 7022 (Florida Retirement System contribution rates and DROP changes), CS/SB 1320 (recreating the Resilient Florida Trust Fund), SPB 2506 (gaming compact revenue distributions, including water projects and rural lands), SPB 2508 (29 new judgeships), SB 7014 (ending the court mediation and arbitration trust fund), SPB 2510 (K-12 conforming bill), SPB 2512 (higher education conforming bill), and SPB 2514 (health and human services conforming bill). The committee also took up several policy bills. It approved SB 7028 on cancer research, creating grant parameters, reporting requirements, a five-year pediatric cancer research incubator, and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute VisionGen Initiative. It approved CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality, adding resident satisfaction surveys, medical director standards, safety culture reviews, electronic health record requirements, financial reporting penalties, and a study of best practices. It approved CS/CS/SB 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, which expands mental health diversion options, adds Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, expands grant uses, and creates a behavioral health data repository. It also approved SB 114 creating the Florida Center for Excellence in Insurance and Risk Management at FSU and moving the public hurricane loss model there. The committee then began considering SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, including a late-file amendment, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• We've had bankers, title agents, realtors, probate judges, county commission, secretary of state, Zillow
• Uh, this amendment simply takes out the word Secretary of State out of it.
• You stated earlier that they don't know that they are eligible for parole. Right.
• The chair then stated there was a motion and second to give the adopted bill a favorable report.
• </c> speak without having to reserve energy speak without having to reserve energy and<00:39:36.240><

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We have 127,000 job openings in the state. We have 127,000 job openings in the state of Alabama.
• different around the state.
• The state ought to be... ...to be retooled. The state ought to be involved.
• More states are doing it.
• It never ended with the state.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• We've worked so hard in the state.
• Is New Mexico also coalescing as a state? Are there groups that are coalescing around the state?
• staying in state?
• State and want to leave out of state or get an opportunity to go to a college with a full ride that they
• We had treaties with three nation states: treaties with Spain, Mexico, and the United States.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• The state can operate anywhere. The state can write a ticket anywhere or enforce the law.
• We need to have these on the calendar in order to make it a better state. to make it a better state in
• of doing that in the state of Alabama.
• Well, all this is at the state... level.
• All this is at the state level. Jurisdiction, all this is at the state level.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• So everybody's using the state system.
• So everybody's using the state system.
• When you redraw congressional lines, as if you were to redraw state representative lines or state senate
• other states deal with as well.
• The disclaimers themselves vary pretty wildly from state to state. Some of them are very simple.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I'm Navajo and a daughter of a Navajo code talker.
• There is very, very little study of this issue in the United States.
• There is no state in the country that has formally acknowledged this history.
• So New Mexico would be the first state in the nation to do so.
• And as Jean stated, in our culture, our wealth is our family and our children.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Keywords: 996, all

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• It's in other states, but there is currently no mechanism in place right now in the state of Louisiana
• Many are from New Orleans and across the state.
• Up to a dozen states have already done it.
• premiums in those states to premiums in states that have not.
• So for you to say that this hasn't happened in any other state, has any other state also not had that

Bills: HB591 , HB765 , HB826 , HB870 , HB938 , HB1151 , HB1162 , HB1176 , HB1196 , HB1236 , HB1241

Committee: Senate Insurance

Keywords: family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs

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• ><c> state</c><00:23:08.760><c> law</c><00:23:08.920><c> remedies</c> obtain state remedies state law
• </c> important and that's because the state important and that's because the state law<00:24:37.160><
• </c> landlord-tenant code. landlord-tenant code.
• </c> to enforce their rights under the code. to enforce their rights under the code.
• </c> thousands of homeowners in the state. thousands of homeowners in the state.

Bills: SB2607 , SB2031 , SB2043 , SB2623 , SB2876 , SB2396 , SB2964 , SB2089

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: landscape architecture, licensure, educational requirements, examination, professional standards, consumer protection, junk fees, live-event tickets, short-term lodging, transparency, pricing disclosure, deceptive practices, insurance, captives, regulations, policyholders, SB2623, Hawaii pharmacy law, Board of Pharmacy, registered pharmacy technician

Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.

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• </c><00:02:58.480><c> We</c><00:02:58.640><c> still</c> the state of Minnesota.
• We still the state of Minnesota.
• And just to called to state active duty.
• Um, this—the issue of veteran homelessness obviously is not unique to our state.
• And they send money to states that we then use as housing vouchers for vets.

Bills: HF2446 , HF2563 , HF2444

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• 5</c><00:06:55.840><c> to$10</c><00:06:56.639><c> an</c><00:06:56.960><c> acre</c> stipen from the state
• . 5 to$10 an acre stipen from the state. 5 to$10 an acre for<00:06:58.160><c> reducing</c><00:06:59.120
• Um, they're under the IRS code. They're required to make annual filings with the IRS.
• before of neither side is in were stated before of neither side is in charge.<00:30:52.720><c> Um,</
• The idea that we tell our state agencies to identify policy priorities and direct them to then achieve

Bills: HF2446 , HF2563 , HF2444

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• Um they're under the the IRS code.
• </c><00:45:46.880><c> that</c> 22 veterans in the United States that 22 veterans in the United States
• We still the state of Minnesota.
• </c> great art projects throughout our state great art projects throughout our state throughout<01:15
• </c> recommended for that 47% from the states recommended for that 47% from the states state<01:20:41.520

Bills: HF2446 , HF2563 , HF2444

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• the code of f regulations I could uh the code of f regulations I could uh bore<00:22:56.039><c> you</
• </c> and get a $100 payment from the state and get a $100 payment from the state it's<00:50:00.359><c
• </c><00:52:20.960><c> of</c> briefly on the success the state of briefly on the success the state of
• </c><00:52:51.040><c> continues</c> even more Acres as the state continues even more Acres as the state
• the state of Minnesota?

Bills: HF2446 , HF2878 , HF2667 , HF1795 , HF2683 , HF2916

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• permission to amend the state liquor law permission to amend the state liquor law so<00:14:37.199><c>
• </c> not sure exactly what the state not sure exactly what the state component<00:59:19.359><c> of</c
• </c> intoxicating liquor the state intoxicating liquor the state legislature<01:04:46.680><c> has</c>
• their state if they allowed their own in-state shippers and wineries to ship to consumers.
• their state if they allowed their own in-state shippers and wineries to ship to consumers.

Bills: HF1262 , HF1741 , HF472 , HF1668 , HF2055 , HF1786 , HF1876 , HF1089 , HF1121 , HF509 , HF1545 , HF2027 , HF642

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• in the state, which is in my backyard.
• in the state, which is in my backyard.
• Fifteen states authorize dental therapy.
• First, dental therapists are practicing now in Washington and Oregon, not just a limited number of states
• to implement dental therapy in their states.

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

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• Join with me in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States.
• State Delegation. Mr. Mr.
• Today, there are about 2.2 million domestic workers here in the United States.
• We don't call fire codes or food safety codes mandates.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with routine procedural business, including adoption of resolutions congratulating Yolanda Kruger on her 100th birthday and two orders extending the Public Health Committee’s reporting deadline on House documents 4984 and 4988. The chamber then moved through a series of local bills and calendar items, passing to engrossment measures including authorization for the town of Hudson to grant an additional wine and malt beverage license, authorization for Cohasset to grant five additional liquor licenses, and an amendment to the Plymouth town charter. It also advanced several other bills on second reading, including a land conveyance for Barnstable County and Bourne, a bill requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events, and a bill preparing apprentices through training and hiring in Massachusetts. The House took up House 3417, designating June 16 as Domestic Workers’ Rights Day. Representative Sousa spoke in support, describing domestic workers as essential but often invisible workers and arguing that the designation would raise awareness of rights and protections under the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The bill passed to engrossment by roll call, 156-0. The House also passed House 4992, authorizing Barnstable County and Bourne to convey certain parcels of land, and later passed House 4994, the Paths Act, which would require a phased-in apprentice-hours requirement on large public construction projects, condition bidding on participation in approved apprenticeship programs, and create a commission to study apprenticeship participation. The chamber then debated House 4993, the Preston Settles Every Minute Counts Act, requiring AEDs and trained personnel at sporting facilities and events. Representative Decker urged passage, citing the death of a young athlete and the need to close safety gaps outside schools. Representative Frost offered amendments to create a state fund to help communities pay for AEDs and to allow exemptions for remote fields without permanent power, arguing the bill could otherwise burden municipalities; both amendments were defeated on roll call. The bill itself then passed to engrossment by roll call, 154-1. The House also enacted a bill allowing Hingham to use municipal property for a center for active living, and the session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjournment.

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• We need mining in Minnesota for the state of our economy, for the state of small business, for the state
• We need mining in Minnesota for the state of our economy, for the state of small business, for the state
• We need mining in Minnesota for the state of our economy, for the state of small business, for the state
• We need mining in Minnesota for the state of our economy, for the state of small business, for the state
• Chair Baker: The state of our economy, for the state of small business, for the state of our workers.

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So we are competing with other states.
• . border state.
• The United States is investing.
• Where the state participated on that.
• I know this is at the state level, but uh...

Committee: House New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee