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• Both nominees deserve to be confirmed, and each has my strong support.
• I was one of the supporters of the bill here.
• The Colorado River supports a total $1.4 trillion economy.
• We've got this legislation, again, strong bipartisan support.
• our incident command teams and it confirmed will you support will you not support a production plan including

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Keywords: nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development

Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.

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• And I would ask for your favorable support.
• I ask for everyone's favorable support. Thank you.
• And I would ask for your favorable support.
• Please signify support by support by All in favor of the amendment as amended, please signify support
• And with that, I ask for your favorable support.

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and prior session law; SB 38 conformed statutory terminology for the Division of Criminal Investigations; SB 40 removed repealed provisions; and SB 42 cleaned up obsolete language, cross-references, and typographical errors.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've got a responsibility to support those who keep Texas strong.
• So, you know, we're certainly supportive of any of those control measures.
• Producers and infrastructure need support from our state and federal government.
• We thank Chairman Briscoe Cain for his leadership and support on that issue. last session.
• Also we need to look at the capacity of veterinary support staff.

Committee: House Agriculture & Livestock

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Support services, including financial, facilities, purchasing, and the loan program, have been reporting
• The Langdon Group has government support expertise in public involvement, partnering, facilitation, and
• I looked at Senate Concurrent Resolution 115, which supports consolidation with those recommendations
• support services group that exists with the Department of Water Resources.
• It's been pretty unanimous support for this merger.

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee approved the minutes from its February 17 and February 19, 2026 meetings and then heard a presentation from the Department of Water Resources and the Langdon Group on a proposed merger of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into the Department of Water Resources. The presenters described an eight-to-ten month evaluation process that included stakeholder interviews, a broad survey, and a workshop, and said the goal was to preserve the commission’s non-regulatory identity while gaining administrative efficiencies and technical support. They recommended placing the merged commission within IDWR, retaining commission oversight of programs and funding, preserving branding and legislative reporting, and formalizing a conservation partnership framework to protect the voluntary nature of the commission’s work. Committee members asked about the cost of the study, which was reported at about $90,000 total, split between the two agencies, and about expected savings. Director Weaver said the current legislation and fiscal note anticipate about $110,000 in immediate personnel savings from eliminating the administrator position, with additional modest savings possible over time in operations, equipment, IT, and office space. He also explained that the bureau chief would be hired with commission participation in the selection process, similar to the existing relationship with the Idaho Water Resource Board. Weaver said the merger has received broad support from stakeholders, including the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts, while the Idaho Farm Bureau had initially opposed it but later became neutral. He said the next steps are to complete the pending legislation, work through the executive agency legislative services process, and return with additional statutory changes and a combined budget in 2027. The meeting ended with a brief water supply update noting statewide snowpack at about 74% of normal and concerns about a warm forecast and possible drought conditions later in the year.

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair said those were the primary features of the amendment and asked for support.
• Representative Stonier, pardon me, thanked the chair and asked the committee to support the bill.
• I also rise in support of this bill. I'm asking for a yes vote on this bill.
• And so I am not bribed in order to support this really important public disclosure legislation.
• And so with that, I would ask for your support. Are there further remarks? Representative McIntyre.

Bills: SB6278

Committee: House Education

Keywords: teacher preparation, principal preparation, educator preparation, alternative route certification, teacher certification, principal certification, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, PESB, field placement, student teacher, residency, mentoring, school district partnerships, K-12 education, preK-12, high-need schools, Title I, special education, English language learner, rural schools

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• The community came out in force to show their support for LBJ.
• Simply put, we all support the growth of Texas.
• Okay, all right, it means you're in support right there. ...Hey, I'm very encouraged.
• It's about a $2 billion investment, which is supported by the taxpayers.
• Adrian Shelley with Public Citizen here testifying in support of Senate Bill 2082. Mr.

Bills: SB2082 , SB2203 , SB2351 , SB2550 , SCR48

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: concrete crushing, hospital proximity, environmental regulation, public health, zoning laws, SB 2203, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, contested case, administrative law judge, ALJ, discovery, scope of discovery, certification, administrative procedure, permit dispute, agency rules, Government Code

Transcript Highlights:

• So I encourage support of this motion. Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye.
• I've been talking to both chairs, and both are supportive of this, so I would encourage your support
• <00:11:17.040><c> are</c> talking to both chairs and both are talking to both chairs and both are support
• of this so I would encourage support of this so I would encourage your<00:11:19.639><c> support</c><
• Thank you, Madam Speaker. supported veterans small businesses and supported veterans small businesses

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I respectfully ask for your support, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
• We have one appearance card for Ron LaFace, waving in support. Thank you for being here.
• I'm proud to bring this bill forward, and I ask for your support. Thank you.
• There are aspects of the bill that FSLA supports; for example, we support the requirement that a memory
• So with that, I just ask for your favorable support.

Summary: The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met with a quorum present and considered four measures. The first was the PCS for HB 815, which would direct AHCA to study referral patterns by Medicaid managed care organizations and plans, including whether patients are being steered to providers with ownership or profit-sharing ties and how those services compare in cost. Members discussed transparency and potential cost impacts, and the PCS was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The committee then took up HB 1543, which narrows and clarifies an existing licensure attestation related to foreign countries of concern and controlling interests in health care entities. An amendment was adopted without objection to make clear the attestation applies to direct controlling interests. The bill was supported as a clarification for complex corporate structures, and it was reported favorably as amended by a 17-0 vote. Next, HB 899 addressed prescription drug coverage disclosures, aiming to prevent mid-year changes that could disrupt treatment or increase out-of-pocket costs for patients with chronic conditions. Supporters from Epic Pharmacies and the Florida Society of Rheumatology appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. Finally, the PCS for HB 493 on memory care facilities sought to add minimum standards and oversight for facilities advertising memory care services. The Florida Senior Living Association opposed the bill as overbroad and urged more refinement, while AHCA supported the added guardrails. The sponsor said the bill was intended to protect vulnerable residents and improve transparency, and the PCS was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And for that reason and others, I will be supporting both nominees.
• I cannot support nominees that will carry out these policies. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
• Brigham expressed enthusiastic support.
• It is for these reasons that I cannot support these nominations today.
• I supported both nominees.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• We are in support of this bill.
• or</c> state that I support the support this or state that I support the support this or oppose<02:04
• And I am here today to support this bill. We are supporting this bill.
• </c> support this bill. support this bill.
• </c> there, ran a 5K to support the programs. there, ran a 5K to support the programs.

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They simply lose support.
• Green card present in support: Dr. Witt, Sarah Whitton, ACLU. In support: Dr.
• All the women did to support that.
• I'm here in support of HB 1100.
• We have a green card in support.

Bills: HB611 , HB897 , HB902 , HB931 , HB1030 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1118 , HB1138 , HB1143 , HB1160 , HB1185 , HB1216

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: pregnancy help centers, healthcare services, licensure, Department of Health, medical services, counseling, regulatory compliance, public health, healthcare data, privacy, pregnancy services, confidentiality, client rights, Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative, trauma-informed, child education, mental health, training program, adverse childhood events, religious instruction

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• this bill, so I urge your support.
• Senators, I would certainly argue in support of the legislation.
• President, I would rise in support. Senator Harris. Mr.
• I rise in support of the motion also. This is a new bill.
• and we appreciate their support.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, received committee reports, and moved through messages from the House and first- and second-reading business before taking up a long series of third-reading bills. Early action included referral of Senate Bill 1449 on elections petitions and signature gatherers, and passage of several measures on cooperative purchasing, industrial hemp, community infrastructure districts, parental school choice tax credit clarifications, open meetings recording rights, an advisory question on an official state gun, water skiing rules, and data center water use. The chamber also returned House Bill 888 to committee after concerns were raised about procurement transparency and possible conflict with another procurement bill passed the prior day. Several bills drew extended debate. Senate Bill 1424, which would have expanded dealer protections against direct manufacturer vehicle sales and grandfathered existing operations, failed on a 11-24 vote after opponents called it protectionist and argued it would limit consumer choice. Senate Bill 1436, clarifying cooperative and group discount purchasing for state procurement, passed after supporters said it would allow agencies to use competitive bids more effectively and avoid litigation. House Bill 772 and House Bill 879, both relating to industrial hemp, passed with supporters stressing they were clarifications for grain/fiber hemp and consumable hemp products, while opponents worried about THC and regulatory scope. House Bill 926, allowing counties to form community infrastructure districts in unincorporated areas, passed despite objections that it would accelerate development and increase property tax burdens. House Bill 934, making technical changes to the parental school choice tax credit, passed after a lengthy debate over whether students using the credit should still participate in public school extracurriculars; supporters said the bill clarified original intent, while opponents called it a double dip. House Bill 894, protecting the public’s right to record open meetings, passed overwhelmingly. House Bill 932, placing an advisory question on the ballot for an official state gun, also passed after a spirited historical discussion of firearms. House Bill 887, creating a limited exception for early-morning water skiing outside designated courses, passed by unanimous-consent roll call. The final bill discussed in the excerpt, House Bill 895 on data center cooling and water use, was introduced with a warning that consumptive water use by large data centers could strain Idaho’s aquifer and should be limited to closed-loop systems.

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• to support trying to do more work in that area.
• Sometimes the committee will take a vote to support something or not support that.
• Everyone was in support of.
• I have those two individuals in support.
• urges your support.

Bills: SB100

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Family Project, and I'm here in support of House Bill 1443.
• I urge each of you to support this bill.
• I am here testifying in strong support of this bill.
• I am here to testify in support of House Bill 1902.
• I am in support of this bill for several reasons.

Bills: HB316 , HB353 , HB 1160 , HB1414 , HB1422 , HB1443 , HB1713 , HB1789 , HB1902 , HB2073 , HB2666 , HB2695 , HB316

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• </c> chair our policy committee Nisa supports chair our policy committee Nisa supports Senate<00:12:06.959
• </c> families to our state and helps support families to our state and helps support the<00:51:35.040
• </c> they receive the educational supports they receive the educational supports that<00:59:16.520><c
• I wouldn't support an it.
• I will support it for that reason.

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> result of more Republicans supporting result of more Republicans supporting it.<00:34:57.680><c>
• , that I supported, that Senator Rarick supported, that passed out of committee with a 9 to 2 vote.
• </c><01:21:21.440><c> Senator</c> to support this amendment. Senator to support this amendment.
• If we do not have their support, if we do not have the support of Xcel, I cannot support it.
• </c> have the support of XL, I cannot support have the support of XL, I cannot support it.<01:32:22.480

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> sinunu and Governor aat are in support sinunu and Governor aat are in support of<01:02:48.839><c
• </c> two of the paragraphs and I do support two of the paragraphs and I do support those<01:38:19.880
• We urge you to support this bill, and I'd also like to note that it does provide funding to support law
• We urge you to support this bill, and I'd also like to note that it does provide funding to support law
• We urge you to support this bill, and I'd also like to note that it does provide funding to support law

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, online was six in support, 163 in opposition, and on the blue sheet was zero in support
• </c> zero in support and eight in opposition. zero in support and eight in opposition.
• </c> support that bill? support that bill? 1600?
• </c> want to support what you just said. want to support what you just said.
• I'm here today in support of SB 600.

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Parents are supporting their teens navigate these online spaces.
• We supported it.
• Additionally, because we know that parents need additional support and guidance and teens need support
• And so I'm in full support of that.
• Parents need more support, not more to do.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:04:54.960><c> of</c> the opportunity to testify in support of the opportunity to testify in support
• </c> their support and advocacy as well. their support and advocacy as well.
• Are there any other supports this.
• Urge members to support this amendment.
• </c><01:00:01.440><c> Happy</c> urge members support, Mr. Chair. Happy urge members support, Mr.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all