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• than just financial figures, they reflect classrooms across the state of New Mexico that now have dedicated
• Um, our contractors that will be dedicating their time to, to work on this every single day, and that's
• Both John and Jessica to think about how much they're willing to dedicate in terms of their time, but
• all of us and so, um, I welcome, um, anyone and everyone including yourself, if you would like to dedicate
• Um, I know that she has dedicated her life to equity.

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• The senators dedicate their time and make great sacrifices to serve the people of our Sunshine State.
• Thank you for your dedication. Senators, this memorial is voted on today by a voice vote.
• Thank you for your dedication.
• It establishes a dedicated Office of Rural Prosperity in the Department of Commerce to connect rural
• of your effort on this, and the first time that I met with you about this, your passion and your dedication

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing FSU Day at the Capitol, Catholic lay leaders, seniors advocates, Broward County school officials, and veterans-related guests. The chamber then moved through its special order calendar, beginning with several Florida Statutes revision bills. SB 36 adopted the 2025 Florida Statutes and prior session law; SB 38 conformed statutory terminology for the Division of Criminal Investigations; SB 40 removed repealed provisions; and SB 42 cleaned up obsolete language, cross-references, and typographical errors. Each passed unanimously or nearly unanimously after brief explanations and no substantive debate. The Senate also passed CS/SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience, as amended to strengthen the Florida Flood Hub’s role under USF and clarify research and modeling responsibilities; CS/SB 116 on veterans, which expanded veteran awareness and coordination efforts, added mental health training, and authorized adult day health care; SB 118 on presidential libraries, which preempted local regulation to give a future Florida presidential library maximum flexibility; CS/SB 126 on prescription hearing aids, allowing mail distribution for adults after appropriate professional evaluation; SB 150 on abandoning restrained dogs during natural disasters, amended to conform to the House; SB 294 limiting collaborative pharmacy practice from being expanded to certain serious cardiac conditions; and SM 314 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure. Most of these measures passed with strong bipartisan support, though SB 118 drew questions about local zoning, parking, and safety and passed 36-3, with one senator later changing to a no vote over local control concerns. Later, the Senate approved CS/CS/SB 322 creating a nonjudicial process for removing unauthorized persons from commercial property, and CS/SB 348 on ethics, which would penalize false claims of military rank or honors for material gain and require paycheck withholding for delinquent ethics fines owed by public employees. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 7012 on child welfare, which included a CPI/case manager recruitment program, a treatment foster care pilot in two judicial circuits, and improved data collection and capacity analysis for commercially sexually exploited children. CS/SB 108 on administrative procedures was adopted after a detailed explanation of rule review, transparency, and rulemaking deadlines, and CS/SB 160 on public accountancy passed after an amendment clarifying contracted services and discussion of CPA licensure pathways. The longest and most celebratory debate centered on CS/SB 110 for rural communities. The bill created an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance grant program, housing and road funding, school and health care investments, and related rural support measures. Amendments refined transportation priorities in the Everglades agricultural area and clarified the FARM road program. Senators from across the chamber praised the bill as a long-awaited investment in rural Florida, agriculture, broadband, health care, and quality of life. After extensive debate and emotional closing remarks from the sponsor and leadership, the bill passed overwhelmingly.

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• We offer grant programs for non-profit agencies dedicated to work with special education students, maintain
• members of the commission who have already testified, who are here on the dais with you all, their dedication
• It speaks volumes to about how important this is and their dedication to helping the lives of students
• And first I just want to sincerely thank Senator Betancourt and Senator Paxton for their dedicated service
• The stakeholder engagement is impossible without dedicated funding. and structured implementation.

Bills: SB568, SCR5, SB57, SB1447, SB27, SB24

Keywords: special education, funding, individualized education program, visual impairments, accessibility, support services, state education code, SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame

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• Those are dedicated to previous disasters. OK.
• There are, you know, the larger cities obviously they're dedicated.
• The threats are multi-faceted, obviously, but we dedicate a lot of resources to the fusion. center, and
• And that was that was sad because like for me I dedicated my life two months into my career.
• I dedicated my life to this, and especially on. and their training side of things.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• On the north side of the port, it's all dedicated to cruise, and on the south side, it's dedicated to
• On the north side of the port, it's all dedicated to cruise, and on the south side, it's dedicated to
• These are dedicated roll-on, roll-off berths.
• We do have 41 acres of dedicated aggregate land that's currently leased out to Marietta and Cemex to

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee held a panel discussion focused on Florida seaports and their role in the state economy. Florida Ports Council CEO Mike Rubin opened with statewide figures from a 2023 economic impact study, saying Florida seaports support about 1.2 million jobs, generate roughly $195 billion in economic value, and produce about $7.4 billion in state and local taxes. He emphasized that ports are critical for fuel, food, medical supplies, construction materials, and hurricane response, and argued that continued state and federal investment is needed to expand capacity and move projects forward faster. PortMiami Director Heidi Webb described Miami’s cruise and cargo operations, noting the port generated about $61 billion in economic impact and 334,000 jobs. She highlighted record cruise activity, major private investment by cruise lines, the launch of shore power at cruise terminals to reduce emissions, and ongoing capital projects including a new Royal Caribbean terminal, berth reconstruction, and an inland port concept to reduce congestion. Members asked about security, hurricane procedures, AI use, infrastructure planning, collaboration among ports, and smuggling prevention; Webb said the port uses layered security with local law enforcement, CBP, Coast Guard, and radiation monitors, and that hurricane planning is coordinated in advance with county and federal partners. Port Tampa Bay’s Raul Alfonso said Tampa is the state’s largest port by land area and a major energy hub for Central Florida, with an estimated $34.5 billion economic impact. He discussed diversification into containers, food distribution, fertilizer, and construction materials, along with major needs such as a deep-dredge project and more warehouse space. He also addressed resilience and fuel distribution during hurricanes, and said the port is preparing for future LNG and alternative-fuel demand through partnerships, land planning, and education. Jaxport’s Nick Primrose then described Jacksonville’s container, auto, breakbulk, aggregate, military, and LNG businesses, including 1.3 million TEUs last year, major state-funded crane purchases, harbor deepening, auto-processing expansion, and its role as a strategic military port. He said Jaxport is a leader in marine LNG and has trained all employees on human trafficking awareness. The discussion ended with Port Panama City being introduced as a smaller but important Panhandle economic engine, with Rubin noting its cargo, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects and its continued need for state and federal support.

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• Día del Niño is a day dedicated to honoring, valuing, and respecting our children.
• their best asset that they have is not just their product, it's their highly trained and loyal, dedicated
• their best asset that they have is not just their product, it's their highly trained and loyal, dedicated
• their best asset that they have is not just their product, it's their highly trained and loyal, dedicated
• , trained and loyal, dedicated, trained and loyal, dedicated, hard-working<02:22:42.520> employees

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports moving bills forward, including measures from Transportation and Energy and Corporations. The chamber also heard a House message transmitting House Bill 1281. Later, senators used moments of personal privilege to recognize Día del Niño guests and welcome children and community representatives to the chamber; those remarks were ordered spread upon the journal. On the consent calendar and third reading calendar, the Senate passed a number of bills, including Senate Bill 171 on pre-production plastic disposal, Senate Bill 173 on teacher training in certain fitness disciplines, House Bill 1290 on assault sentencing, House Bill 1052 on Victim Rights Act changes, House Bill 1214 on continuation of the controlled substances licensing act, House Bill 1260 on child care assistance, Senate Bill 17 on out-of-network health care dispute resolution, House Bill 1313 on Statewide Affordable Housing Fund requirements, House Bill 1283 on confiscation of identification documents, Senate Bill 174 on lead generation marketing for legal services, House Bill 1193 on vision tests for pre-kindergarten students, Senate Bill 170 creating a task force on public school access, House Bill 1242 on interlock restricted licenses, House Bill 1258, and Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding. Several of these passed with recorded no votes, especially House Bill 1214 and House Bill 1283. The most substantive debate centered on Senate Bill 138, which was described as reducing administrative burden in the health care system by repealing or modifying certain requirements on health facilities and insurance carriers. The Senate adopted committee report amendments, including provisions on opioid training for veterinarians and dentists, before passing the bill. Another extended discussion involved Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range Passenger Rail District; supporters said it would shrink and better tailor the district to the planned rail corridor, while a senator from Adams County argued the district should not ask communities to pay for rail service they may not use. The Senate also reconsidered and repassed Senate Bill 170 after a procedural mix-up, then proceeded to special orders and adopted the Committee of the Whole report on Senate Bill 165, which was placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage.

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• Mallister has demonstrated its dedication to environmental stewardship.
• dedication to environmental stewardship. dedication to environmental stewardship.
• that we've already raised and dedicated that we've already raised and dedicated to<01:04:18.079>
• House File 2297 proposes a voluntary and dedicated funding mechanism, kind of a first in the country,
• :43.920> funding voluntary and dedicated funding voluntary and dedicated funding mechanism.<01

Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297

Keywords: water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability, 1183, house

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• I can't thank our staff enough, but to our nonpartisan team for your dedication and the work that you
• and the work that you do to dedication and the work that you do to help<01:14:49.600> us<01:14
• The people are<01:26:09.600> so<01:26:09.840> dedicated<01:26:10.800> and<01:26:
• and they set the bar are so dedicated and they set the bar very<01:26:12.400> very<01:26:12.719
• their lives to caring for are dedicating their lives to caring for them.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 719, the capital investment/bonding bill, and members spent much of the debate praising committee staff and describing the bill as a bipartisan product shaped by statewide bonding tours and negotiations. Supporters highlighted major infrastructure and public facility projects, including water and sewer work, transportation projects, housing, natural resources, and specific local needs such as Grand Marais, the Manomomen County hospital/nursing home, and airport tower funding. Several members emphasized that the bill was a “Team House” effort and argued that infrastructure funding should not be treated as partisan. During debate, members also focused on the bill’s water infrastructure investments and the need for broader, dedicated funding to address lead pipes, PFAS contamination, and rising wastewater costs. Representative Lee noted that more than $400 million in the package went to water infrastructure, while other speakers pointed to transportation funding and a one-time reduction in tab fees as important elements of the bill. Representative Franson and others urged support, saying the package reflected statewide needs and was a down payment on larger asset-preservation needs. The House adopted three technical amendments to House File 719, then gave the bill its third reading. After floor discussion, Representative Niska moved to lay House File 719 on the table, and the motion prevailed, tabling the bill. The chamber then moved on to House File 2484, the cash portion of the infrastructure package, where members again described the measure as a small but important funding bill and discussed a Lower Sioux Indian Community Dakota language item and the limited size of each caucus’s cash allocation.

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• Having<00:42:04.840> a<00:42:04.880> dedicated<00:42:05.360> office<00:42:05.720
• > to<00:42:05.880> provide Having a dedicated office to provide Having a dedicated office
• We wouldn't want information and data and uh an office, you know, dedicated to how do we prevent that
• Um, but this having an office and intentional resources and effort dedicated to getting evidence and
• <01:05:32.840> to resources and effort dedicated to resources and effort dedicated to getting

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Within the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment, there are really four dedicated funds: the Clean
• Within the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment, there are really four dedicated funds: the Clean
• Within the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment, there are really four dedicated funds: the Clean
• Um, he was at a dedication up by this fall. Yeah. Up by International Falls, I believe.
• Um, he was at a dedication still around.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My frustration is last year we passed a bill that dedicated Safe Routes to School funding that the county
• This was dedicated funding to them, upwards of $6 million a year, that we authorized at that level for
• It was estimated that if every county adopted it at full functioning, this would be $6 million dedicated
• So last year the legislature created a dedicated funding stream for safe routes to school through Act
• year the legislature created a dedicated year the legislature created a dedicated funding<01:53:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1783, which would expand public-private partnership options for charter school facilities. The Department of Education offered comments, the Charter School Commission and SFA supported the bill, and Hawaii Technology Academy, Hawaii Kids, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, HGA, Aloha Project, and several individuals testified in support, while UPW opposed it. Supporters said charter schools need faster and more flexible ways to address severe facility shortages and high costs, and SFA described the bill as a pilot model that could leverage developer partnerships and state contributions, citing Maryland as an example. Members asked whether the bill was limited to charter schools; DOE said the language could be read to include other public school facilities, but if focused only on charter schools, DOE was less concerned. The Charter School Commission also described an existing public-private preschool model through Parkway Village Preschool and PACTED. The committee then took up HB 1778, which would establish a CIP database for school facilities. SFA supported the bill, saying it would create a more disciplined, transparent basis for funding decisions by documenting facility condition, needed repairs, classification, and timing. DOE initially said it rested on its comments, then responded to questions by saying it already maintains deferred maintenance lists, uses systems such as Maximo, CPT, GIS, and finance software, and sends legislators project-status letters twice a year. DOE said it is working on improving its outward-facing dashboard and integrating its systems, but questioned whether the bill would add value beyond existing tools. Members emphasized the need for a publicly accessible, real-time transparency tool, while DOE said it was still evaluating its current systems and was not yet seeking funding for a new IT program. For HB 2344, creating an Independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission, DOE said it wants to remain part of any consolidation process to keep students and education central, while SFA said the bill is timely and framed it as a restructuring response to changing conditions and possible federal funding cuts. SFA compared the proposal to the federal BRAC process for military base closures and said Hawaii has the same enrollment as in 1961 but many more schools, arguing that the state needs a more deliberate approach to school closures and land reuse. The Attorney General’s office raised technical concerns about several sections, including unclear references to administrative support, a governor-approval sequence, a possible conflict with existing statutes governing closed-school disposition, and a missing section number. Testimony on HB 2345, which would establish a geographic CIP district, began with DOE in opposition; DOE said the bill would duplicate existing work, add confusion by creating two agencies doing the same thing, and spend money inefficiently because district project coordinators and project lists already exist.

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• A engagement and personal dedication.
• Michael dedicated his life to serving his community.
• employer would welcome that dedication. employer would welcome that dedication.
• Kendra began years of dedicated service.
• I need you to do this for them. dedicated employees, parents would have dedicated employees, parents

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And so I want to acknowledge each of the commissioners and to say to you, thank you for your dedication
• and for your Each of the commissioners and to say to you, thank you for your dedication and for your
• Their energy on stage was sharing, and I could feel how much work and dedication went into the production
• General Operating Support panels this spring, and what impressed me was the preparation and the dedication
• What impressed me was the preparation and dedication of the panelists.

Keywords: Virginia Commission for the Arts Board Meeting, 976, house, all

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• The success and longevity of the Blue Ridge Fire Company is a testament to the dedication, courage, and
• Victor was also a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a friend to many.
• Thank you for your perseverance, dedication, and role modeling. We follow in your footsteps.
• Their dedicated team of educators, staff, and volunteers is committed to nurturing each student's unique
• Affectionately known as Cadillac Coach Harris, he dedicated his life to shaping the lives of students

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• disasters in which we call on these individuals to serve us, and they do so with great pride and great dedication
• disasters in which we call on these individuals to serve us, and they do so with great pride and great dedication
• disasters in which we call on these individuals to serve us, and they do so with great pride and great dedication
• 00:06:41.120> pride<00:06:42.240> and<00:06:42.560> great<00:06:42.800> dedication
• with great pride and great dedication. with great pride and great dedication.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. Senate Bill 47 would extend death benefits to paid and volunteer search and rescue personnel, treating them more like other emergency responders if killed in the line of duty. The sponsor and a Wolf County Search and Rescue chief described the dangers of the work and gave personal examples of serious injuries and near-death incidents to explain why the benefit was needed. Members asked about the fiscal note, which the sponsor said was minimal, and the bill received unanimous favorable passage. Senate Bill 159 was a reintroduced missing- and unidentified-persons measure intended to align state law with the federal Billy’s Act and improve reporting to NCIC and NamUs. The sponsor said the earlier version had technical problems and incorrectly assigned reporting responsibilities, so the bill was cleaned up to clarify that local agencies are the reporting agents. The Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police supported the bill, saying it would help bring missing people home and aid recovery efforts. The committee passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression. Senate Bill 104 created a 25-foot safety perimeter around first responders, including law enforcement and EMTs, and would penalize repeated interference, harassment, or intimidation with escalating offenses up to a felony on the fourth offense. The sponsor and supporters said the bill was needed to protect responders and give them room to work, citing examples of chaotic emergency scenes and a Louisville EMT who said interference was a frequent problem. Some members raised concerns about the felony penalty, the definition of harassment, and possible First Amendment issues for people filming police activity, but the sponsor said the bill defined harassment narrowly and was aimed at repeated, intentional interference. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on Senate Bill 104.

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• proposed 2025 budget, CalVet is set to receive $565 million in general funds, with $421 million dedicated
• Archeletta, I'm honored to appear before you today and to speak on behalf of our veterans and the dedicated
• Because CVSOs are dedicated to their roles and to the veterans that they served, individuals serving
• my peers and express our appreciation for our CalVet partners, Deputy Secretary Herrera, and his dedicated
• So I ask that we reaffirm our dedication to the public service model of veterans advocacy.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the role of County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), CalVet’s support for them, and the growing problem of for-profit, unaccredited claims companies. Committee leaders and witnesses emphasized that CVSOs are often the first point of contact for veterans and their families, helping with disability claims, education benefits, survivor benefits, housing, health care, and other wraparound services. Testimony highlighted the return on investment from CVSO work, with witnesses citing hundreds of millions in new federal benefits secured for California veterans and arguing that current state funding is too low relative to the workload and need. County representatives from Nevada, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo described local models of service. Los Angeles County highlighted a “no wrong door” approach, peer navigators, suicide review work, justice-involved veteran services, and homelessness coordination, while San Luis Obispo described rural outreach, mental health partnerships, and high suicide rates in its county. Nevada County stressed that smaller counties can be disadvantaged by workload-based formulas and that additional funding would expand access, especially in rural areas. Several witnesses said veterans often need more than claims help and should be connected to mental health, employment, food, and family supports. Much of the discussion centered on predatory claims consultants, which witnesses said charge veterans for services that accredited CVSOs provide free. Members and witnesses described cases involving requests for VA and banking logins, misleading advertising, and contracts that can take a percentage of veterans’ benefits. Committee members expressed support for legislation to curb these practices and for increased funding for CVSOs, including the Legislature’s intent to fund 50% of county veterans’ services operations. A CalVet deputy secretary also testified that California’s accreditation and training system improves claim quality and appeal outcomes, and that CalVet works with CVSOs through training, district offices, and appeals representation.

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• It also provides dedicated student support that focuses on student retention efforts such as first-year
• Well, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. My pleasure. I appreciate you very much.
• would do those kinds of things, but it, but it's proven that we can learn something and we've got a dedicated
• The biennial request for a West Texas Water resilience Center is $4 million and it's dedicated to the
• The um There's been some debate about purchasing the aircraft or having uh dedicated contracts.

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• It also provides dedicated students support that focuses on student retention efforts such as first-year
• Well, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. My pleasure.
• The biennial request for a West Texas Water Resilience Center is $4 million and it's dedicated to the
• of Texas. through exceptional education, compassionate care, impactful research, and of course, dedicated
• There's been some debate about purchasing the aircraft or having dedicated contracts.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So this really is to illustrate how quickly that team needs to be dedicated, which ...really is to illustrate
• how quickly that team needs to be dedicated, which is why we're asking for positions dedicated for this
• We're going to make sure that we have people dedicated to this.
• with all the other projects that we're working on, we're going to make sure that we have people dedicated

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Rural Health Transformation Committee met to receive an extensive briefing from the Department of Health and Human Services on North Dakota’s federal Rural Health Transformation award. HHS leaders Pat Traynor, Donna Auckland, Jonathan Ollum, and Krista Freming described the $198.9 million award, the tight federal timelines for obligating and liquidating funds, and the need for rapid procurement, CMS approval, and technical assistance. They outlined broad funding priorities including connect tech/data, care closer to home, workforce recruitment and retention, and a “Make North Dakota Healthy Again” prevention initiative focused on chronic disease, movement, nutrition, behavioral health, and community connection. They also emphasized that the program cannot fund new buildings or supplant existing funding, and that sustainability will be a key requirement for all projects. The department previewed likely first-round grant opportunities, including recruitment and retention incentives, technical assistance and equipment grants for rural providers, financial analysis support for rural hospitals, and exploration of a unified electronic health record option. Freming also reviewed four policy bills tied to the award: a presidential fitness test, nutrition continuing medical education, the Physician Assistant Compact, and pharmacist scope-of-practice changes, explaining that these policy actions affect future scoring and funding. HHS said it will work with tribes, local public health, hospitals, medical and pharmacy associations, and other partners, and will use a website, listserv, listening sessions, and committee updates to communicate opportunities. Committee members raised concerns about how the money will reach rural residents, whether newspapers and existing local communication networks will be used, how “rural” and “frontier” will be defined, how faith communities might participate in behavioral health efforts, and how HHS will avoid CMS delays and supplanting issues. HHS responded that the focus will be on where the patient lives and on rural community need, that local public health units and existing structures will be part of outreach, and that technical assistance and template applications will help speed approvals. The committee approved the December 4, 2025 minutes, then recessed into divisions for further work on the appropriations bill and the four policy bills, with the full committee set to reconvene the next morning.

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• Special revenue funds are where restricted monies go for restricted purposes or dedicated services.
• The rest of it, almost the other 50, is not as dedicated to something specific.
• Okay, the rest of it, almost the other 50, is not dedicated to something specific.
• The rest of it, almost the other 50, is not as dedicated to something specific.
• Okay, the rest of it, almost the other 50 is not, is dedicated to something specific.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs convened with a quorum and took up SB 308, a bill related to the Florida Museum of Black History. The bill would establish a Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and direct it to work with a supporting nonprofit foundation, while also requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative assistance and staffing until planning, design, and engineering are complete. With no appearance forms or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The remainder of the meeting was an informational briefing from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities on local government budgeting practices. Presenters explained how counties and cities develop budgets, the legal framework governing property taxes and other revenues, the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds, and the role of constitutional officers, public safety, debt, pensions, and capital planning. They emphasized that most local revenues are restricted by law, that general funds are the main discretionary source, and that local governments must balance annual budgets while meeting mandated service levels. The presenters also discussed how property taxes, fees, local option taxes, and state-shared revenues support local services, and they highlighted the fiscal pressures created by public safety, emergency management, infrastructure, and retirement costs. Members asked questions about the share of local revenue that is unrestricted and the implications for any proposal to eliminate property taxes. The presenters responded that only a portion of county and municipal revenue is flexible, with much of it dedicated to specific purposes by law.