Transcript Highlights:

• Next, we will hear from Serenity Miller speaking for the bill. And on deck will be Nicole Williams.
• Next, we will hear from Nicole Williams. Good afternoon, Madam Chair and members of the committee.
• Next, we'll hear from Michaela Dallaroo, on deck. I think that might be Michaela.
• Hopefully you all support this good bill, but from all the testimony that was heard today, as you can hear
• hopefully you all support this good bill, but from all the testimony that was heard today, as you can hear

Bills: S0996 , S1022 , S1462 , S1690

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs heard and advanced four bills. CS/SB 1690, on early childhood education, was amended with a delete-all amendment that required public posting of child care inspection reports and data on child deaths, injuries, and substantiated abuse; changed certain notice and insurance provisions for family and large family child care homes; created the Florida Endowment for Early Learning; and made related definitional changes. The amendment was adopted and the committee reported the bill favorably. SB 1022, on children’s initiatives, would add two new Florida Children’s Initiatives in Bay County and Pompano in Broward County; the sponsor described the program as a community-based service network model, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition. SB 996, on dependent children, would require DCF and community-based care lead agencies to coordinate and regularly meet with organizations focused on people with lived experience in the child welfare system, and to publish how suggestions are implemented. Several young adults with foster care experience testified in support, emphasizing the importance of youth voice, normalcy, and teaching financial responsibility through allowance. The bill was reported favorably after supportive debate. The committee also considered CS/SB 1462, on temporary cash assistance eligibility, after adopting an amendment that narrowed a SNAP eligibility carve-out to people who were victims of human trafficking at the time of a drug conviction. The sponsor said the bill was intended to remove barriers to reunification and redemption. After supportive testimony and no opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Tomorrow at 1:30, we're going to be having a hearing in Room 216.
• Nice report. be having a hearing in room 216. I'd be having a hearing in room 216.
• going</c><00:09:17.519><c> to</c><00:09:17.600><c> have</c><00:09:17.839><c> a</c><00:09:18.480><c> hear
• </c><00:09:18.959><c> a</c><00:09:19.279><c> brief</c> we're also going to have a hear a brief we're
• also going to have a hear a brief uh<00:09:20.000><c> briefing</c><00:09:20.560><c> on</c><00:09:21.200

Committee: Joint Medicaid

Transcript Highlights:

• This begins the Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing.
• Thank you to the chair and the committee staff for holding this hearing today and for working so diligently
• The committee staff are holding this hearing today, and thank you for working so diligently with my office
• Seeing and hearing none, I thank the author for bringing this, and you may close.
• This concludes the Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing.

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard two items: AB 1016 by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez and AJR 10 by Assemblymember Rogers. AB 1016 would expand the local permitting pilot for geothermal power plants in Imperial County, increasing the eligible generating capacity and extending the program through 2030. Gonzalez said he accepted committee amendments and emphasized the bill’s potential to create jobs, generate school and local tax revenue, and support California’s clean energy and baseload power goals. Imperial County officials and supporters from the State Building Trades and Independent Energy Producers Association testified in strong support, citing the county’s long geothermal permitting history, high unemployment, and major economic benefits from proposed projects. No opposition was presented. Committee members asked a few questions, including about the bill’s capacity range and ongoing coordination with labor. Gonzalez said he was continuing to work with the building trades on amendments, and the trades indicated they were now in support. The committee then took a roll call and passed AB 1016 on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members and later additional aye votes recorded. AJR 10 called on the federal government to oppose Forest Service staffing cuts and highlight the importance of national forests for water, wildlife, wildfire prevention, recreation, and rural economies. Rogers argued that reduced staffing would worsen wildfire risk and harm rural communities, and the committee heard no opposition. The resolution was adopted on a roll call vote, with the roll also held open and later additional aye votes added. The hearing concluded after both measures received enough votes to move forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• This begins the Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing.
• Thank you to the chair and the committee, the staff for holding this hearing today, and for working so
• The committee staff are holding this hearing today, and thank you for working so diligently with my office
• Seeing and hearing none, I thank the author for bringing this, and you may close.
• This concludes the Assembly Natural Resources Committee hearing.

Committee: House Natural Resources

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard two items: AB 1016 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez and AJR 10 by Assembly Member Rogers. AB 1016 would expand the local permitting pilot for geothermal power plants in Imperial County and other geothermal-rich areas, allowing larger projects through 2030. Gonzalez and Imperial County supporters said the bill would support clean baseload power, create jobs in a high-unemployment region, and generate local tax revenue for schools and other public services. The State Building Trades and the Independent Energy Producers Association testified in support, and there was no opposition. Committee members praised geothermal energy and discussed ongoing amendments, including language related to project size and coordination with labor. After quorum was established, the committee voted the bill out on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations; the roll was held open and later additional members voted aye, bringing the total to 14 votes. AJR 10 called on the federal government to oppose Forest Service staffing cuts, with Rogers arguing that reduced staffing threatens wildfire prevention, water resources, recreation, rural jobs, and forest health in California. No opposition was presented. The committee adopted the resolution on a motion to be adopted, and the roll was also held open before later votes brought it to 14 ayes. The hearing then concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair hears none. Motion is adopted.
• would like to postpone the reading and referral of bills resolution So the end of today's calendar, hearing
• Hearing none, motion is adopted. Members, the President's desk is clear.
• Hearing none, motion is adopted. Senator Bencourt. Mr.
• We'll meet today in the Betty King room for our previously posted hearing today April 16th.

Bills: SCR37 , SB60 , SB226 , SB231 , SB264 , SB387 , SB570 , SB596 , SB651 , SB769 , SB855 , SB863 , SB991 , SB1079 , SB1085 , SB1151 , SB1191 , SB1214 , SB1243 , SB1247 , SB1314 , SB1364 , SB1372 , SB1401 , SB1409 , SB1504 , SB1522 , SB1625 , SB1662 , SB1663 , SB1728 , SB1759 , SB1762 , SB1804 , SB1818 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1851 , SB1855 , SB1872 , SB1873 , SB1874 , SB1877 , SB1879 , SB1901 , SB1919 , SB1921 , SB1923 , SB1936 , SB1937 , SB1968 , SB1977 , SB2034 , SB2053 , SB2066 , SB2077 , SB2124 , SB2143 , SB2166 , SB2180 , SB2204 , SB2231 , SB2237 , SB2243 , SB2321 , SB2569 , SJR39 , SJR68 , SCR29 , SCR42 , SB22 , SB30 , SB33 , SB37 , SB75 , SB217 , SB240 , SB331 , SB393 , SB505 , SB530 , SB546 , SB552 , SB584 , SB586 , SB618 , SB626 , SB636 , SB732 , SB762 , SB769 , SB825 , SB844 , SB870 , SB884 , SB926 , SB964 , SB1080 , SB1099 , SB1150 , SB1177 , SB1184 , SB1261 , SB1262 , SB1314 , SB1325 , SB1364 , SB1398 , SB1455 , SB1506 , SB1524 , SB1577 , SB1596 , SB1620 , SB1624 , SB1642 , SB1643 , SB1646 , SB1667 , SB1727 , SB1760 , SB1789 , SB1791 , SB1804 , SB1806 , SB1851 , SB1868 , SB1870 , SB1901 , SB1923 , SB1927 , SB1951 , SB1960 , SB1962 , SB2010 , SB2023 , SB2024 , SB2037 , SB2051 , SB2052 , SB2056 , SB2066 , SB2122 , SB2129 , SB2180 , SB2183 , SB2185 , SB2207 , SB2226 , SB2252 , SB2323 , SB2361 , SB2368 , SB2405 , SB2420 , SB2425 , SB2569 , SB2717 , SB2949 , SB1 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR39 , SJR63 , SJR68 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SCR38 , SCR37 , SCR42 , SCR29 , SB1596 , SB33 , SB505 , SB37 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB1539 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB957 , SB1502 , SB507 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB264 , SB1364 , SB1376 , SB1585 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1163 , SB619 , SB1122 , SB1877 , SB732 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB964 , SB287 , SB2143 , SB261 , SB1247 , SB1882 , SB618 , SB393 , SB2243 , SB2226 , SB1919 , SB1791 , SB22 , SB651 , SB1080 , SB826 , SB1079 , SB1243 , SB1504 , SB1851 , SB1879 , SB2237 , SB1257 , SB2034 , SB1522 , SB1151 , SB596 , SB1191 , SB226 , SB570 , SB870 , SB991 , SB60 , SB1401 , SB1728 , SB586 , SB529 , SB217 , SB209 , SB1923 , SB1839 , SB387 , SB1874 , SB1872 , SB1873 , SB1921 , SB1883 , SB1620 , SB1838 , SB2024 , SB2429 , SB1999 , SB511 , SB2309 , SB2166 , SB510 , SB2420 , SB1860 , SB1314 , SB1398 , SB855 , SB2425 , SB2037 , SB1759 , SB1924 , SB1818 , SB1762 , SB1968 , SB1977 , SB2077 , SB2321 , SB1662 , SB1663 , SB2124 , SB2204 , SB1855 , SB863 , SB2252 , SB1962 , SB2253 , SB825 , SB1577 , SB1184 , SB2018 , SB2206 , SB1901 , SB2368 , SB1963 , SB1960 , SB1643 , SB1625 , SB1299 , SB841 , SB668 , SB584 , SB231 , SB1085 , SB2431 , SB2231 , SB1490 , SB530 , SB1261 , SB552 , SB1099 , SB1646 , SB2180 , SB1804 , SB1937 , SB1936 , SB2569 , SB1372 , SB1506 , SB1806 , SB1868 , SB2361 , SB2314 , SB769 , SB1409 , SB2122 , SB434 , SB1214 , SB1951 , SB2183 , SB2046 , SB1667 , SB1870 , SB1727 , SB2405 , SB2127 , SB1975 , SB1760 , SB1734 , SB1335 , SB2066 , SB2129 , SB2246 , SB2439 , SB1624 , SB1244 , SB1468 , SB2717 , SB1612 , SB1262 , SB604 , SB2395 , SB2185 , SB1832 , SB1745 , SB1746 , SB2207 , SB2023 , SB1784 , SB1524 , SB626 , SB528 , SB437 , SB269 , SB1137 , SB968 , SB636 , SB747 , SB1325 , SB1789 , SB1455 , SB2056 , SB75 , SB1940 , SB2052 , SB1927 , SB2010 , SB1579 , SB2068 , SB3034 , SB844 , SB1920 , SB1177 , SB1558 , SB1236 , SB1044 , SB926 , SB884 , SB463 , SB331 , SB227 , SB240 , SB517 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1626 , SB1845 , SB1863 , SB2216 , SB2681 , SB1717 , SB2053 , SB546 , SB2141 , SB2949 , SB2323 , SB2200 , SB2332 , SB2199 , SB1642 , SB1150 , SB1757 , SB2050 , SB1138 , SB2051 , SB2626 , SB2458 , SB1864 , SB30 , SB2201 , SB1862 , SB1583 , SB1055 , SB2660 , SB1898 , SB2662 , SB2161 , SB2964 , SB2881 , SB1065 , SB801 , SB2743 , SB2533 , SB1413 , HJR4 , SB2073 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB2774 , SB2702 , SB2629 , SB2443 , SB2349 , SB2167 , SB2145 , SB2121 , SB758 , SB648 , SB647 , SB512 , SB438 , SB1721 , SB2268 , SB1495 , SB2705 , SB2366 , SB1422 , SB1369 , SB1013 , SB682 , SB2692 , SB2570 , SB2797 , SB2111 , SB1896 , SB1164 , SB1020 , SB663 , SB2371 , SB1152 , SB2196 , SB2383 , SB2581 , SB2798 , SB330 , SB646 , SB843 , SB1998 , SB1418 , SB2788 , SB1169 , SB2873 , SB1754 , SB1534 , SB1718 , SB2779 , SB2004 , SB1143 , SB1756 , SB912 , SB2119 , SB2032 , SB527 , SB1580 , SB1952 , SB2601

Transcript Highlights:

• Booth, but this is one of the most important bills that I want to hear.
• Or when you see that family destroyed or when you hear a mother's wail, those things, you know, ...we
• We did hear from the Office of Financial Regulation that they don't need more salaries, so that's a good
• thank you all again, especially today for showing up for one bill, but I knew you all would want to hear
• So I want to. ...up for one bill, but I knew you all would want to hear this bill.

Summary: The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered only one bill, C.S. for House Bill 929, relating to firefighter health and safety. The bill sponsor explained that it would strengthen firefighter workplace safety and mental health supports by requiring reporting of firefighter suicides, directing the Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal to establish mental health best practices, requiring notice about potential chemical hazards in protective gear, and encouraging work schedules not exceeding 42 hours per week. Florida Professional Firefighters testified in support, tying the bill to prior cancer and PTSD legislation and emphasizing the need for prevention and best practices. Members from both parties spoke strongly in favor of the bill, describing firefighters as heroes and highlighting the mental health toll of the job, toxic gear concerns, and the importance of support for firefighters and their families. Several members noted personal connections to firefighting or experiences with firefighters in emergencies. The chair also stressed concern about rising firefighter suicides and the trauma first responders face. No amendments were offered. The committee then voted unanimously to report the bill favorably. Afterward, the chair briefly discussed broader budget conference issues, including agency vacancies, salary information, and ongoing talks with agencies before conference, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, all those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Those opposed say nay.
• Okay,<00:03:46.319><c> hearing</c><00:03:46.799><c> none.
• All those in favor Okay, hearing none.
• </c><00:05:04.400><c> Um</c><00:05:05.040><c> hearing</c><00:05:05.440><c> none,</c><00:05:05.919><c>
• Um, hearing none, all those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Those opposed say no.

Committee: House Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for hearing my testimony today. My name is Alyssa Antman.
• Thank you for hearing my testimony today. My name is Alyssa Antman.
• Representative Pataro, I'm going to open the public hearing on HB 351.
• </c> all right I'm closing the public hearing all right I'm closing the public hearing on<03:05:19.880
• I'm opening the public hearing on HB 351.

Committee: House Housing

Transcript Highlights:

• A follow-up noted that people in education hear a lot of complaints.
• And, you know, we hear that a lot, you know, AI and what, what, where is it?
• Well, you'll hear about that. That's really a challenge reaching teachers.
• Well, you'll hear about that. That's really a challenge reaching teachers.
• Well, you'll hear about that. That's really a challenge reaching teachers.

Summary: The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability. On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use. The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing none, those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed?
• c> further</c> Seeing none, hearing no further Seeing none, hearing no further discussion,<00:40:11.920
• I'm hearing no further All right. I'm hearing no further discussion. discussion. discussion.
• I'd love to hear what are your thoughts, any risks. Appreciate to hear about your concerns, if any.
• Chair, for hearing me. Thank you, Mr. Chair, for hearing me.

Bills: HF4712 , HF4801 , HF3756 , HF4860 , HF4931 , HF4289 , HF4460

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Minnesotans hear this and are stunned. Minnesotans hear this and are stunned.
• My My concern is hearing from the Chair.
• </c> for Minnesota that we are hearing for Minnesota that we are hearing directly<01:15:07.440><c> from
• These sanctions, they notice or hearing.
• We appreciate your time and we look forward to the next hearing.

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• I didn't hear my name, so thank you. All right.
• I didn't hear my name, so was recorded. I didn't hear my name, so thank<00:01:07.360><c> you.
• Well, But thank you for hearing me out.
• I hear, Mr.
• So uh you hear me all, it's permissive.

Committee: House Primary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, members, thank you for hearing the bill.
• Okay, I mean, I hear what you're saying.
• Hearing none, so ordered. Chase. Mr.
• We need to hear from the parents.
• I hear what you're saying.

Committees: House Education , House House Education Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> other people have the right to hear other people have the right to hear that.<00:23:18.960><c> Given
• We're opening up the hearing on next.
• If not, this closes the hearing.
• If not, this closes the hearing.
• If not, this closes the hearing. Anyone? If not, this closes the hearing.

Committee: Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:

• . >> Welcome to the Senate Education Hearing.
• That concludes the hearing on SB 429. That concludes the hearing on SB 429.
• </c><00:42:15.920><c> from</c> cosmetologies you'd like to hear from cosmetologies you'd like to hear
• Thanks for hearing me today.
• </c> Seeing none, that concludes the hearing Seeing none, that concludes the hearing on<01:05:00.400>

Committee: Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:

• Right now, we're going to open up the hearing for House Bill 723. Hear from the prime sponsor.
• hearing for the House Bill 723.<00:25:53.360><c> Hear</c><00:25:53.440><c> from</c><00:25:53.600><c>
• Seeing none, we will close the hearing on 7:23.
• Seeing none, we will close the hearing on 7:23.
• Seeing none, we will close the hearing on 7:23.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, could you just say hello to let us know you can hear me and we can hear you? Online?
• Uh, could you just say hello to let us know you can hear me and we can hear you?
• We can hear you. Audio check. Yep, uh, we hear you.
• Stalberger, did you hear the question?
• the question I stalberger did you hear the question I did<01:21:49.280><c> hear</c><01:21:49.480><c>

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> hearing. Mr. hearing. Mr.
• We're hearing<00:15:58.720><c> duplicative</c><00:15:59.839><c> statements</c> hearing duplicative statements
• </c> session and we'll start the next hearing session and we'll start the next hearing in<00:16:28.160
• </c><00:50:49.359><c> of</c> times during the public hearings of times during the public hearings of
• . hearing. hearing.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• No signs are permitted in the hearing room.
• Hearing<00:03:36.640><c> none.
• Representative Backer Hearing none.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Can you hear us? &gt;&gt; Can you hear us? &gt;&gt; I<00:07:56.240><c> can.
• Can you hear me? &gt;&gt; I can. Can you hear me? &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes. &gt;&gt; Yes.

Bills: HF3521 , HF3563 , HF82 , HF2689 , HF1794 , HF3544 , HF3516 , HF1752

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> that you will hear um later today. that you will hear um later today.
• “I keep hearing this estimate roll around.
• </c> keep hearing this estimate roll around. keep hearing this estimate roll around.
• We'll open the public hearing on ready? We'll open the public hearing on HB<00:48:06.960><c> 168.
• With that, we'll close the public hearing on this and we'll open the public hearing in just a minute.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs