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• They use a SCUBA tank to fill the tank on the gun.
• the<00:27:10.960> tank<00:27:11.200> on<00:27:11.399> the<00:27:11.559> gun
• SCUBA tank to fill the tank on the gun SCUBA tank to fill the tank on the gun I'm<00:27:12.360><
• some of the some time with the with some of the different<00:32:36.200> um<00:32:36.760> guns
• after rapid shooting so I and a gun after rapid shooting so I don't<00:33:47.159> feel<00:33:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That's our safe spaces, gun-free zones, schools, et cetera?" "Through you, Mr.
• That's our safe spaces, gun-free zones, schools, et cetera? "Through you, Mr.
• their county for one of these pop-up polling sites that you're suggesting here, that would make it a gun-free
• their county for one of these pop-up polling sites that you're suggesting here, that would make it a gun-free
• two key things: one, a presumption that if someone is breaking that code you mentioned and bringing a gun

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate met briefly, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report that advanced a large package of bills, mostly Election Law measures, along with several bills in other subject areas. The chamber then moved through a supplemental and controversial calendar focused primarily on election administration, campaign finance, and voter access. Senators also announced committee meetings and later filed majority committee assignments in the journal. On the supplemental calendar, the Senate passed several Election Law bills. One measure by Senator Gianaris aimed to curb foreign influence in New York elections by restricting foreign-influenced corporations; Senator Walczyk argued it was too narrow and ignored dark money, while Senator Gianaris said it was needed to address foreign meddling. Senator May’s bill creating short-term early voting sites passed after debate over whether pop-up sites would confuse voters or improve access, especially in rural areas; supporters said it would help bring voting closer to where people are, while opponents called it costly and confusing. Senator Myrie’s bill establishing standardized training for elections commissioners also passed, with supporters citing the need for uniform training and opponents calling it an unfunded mandate. On the controversial calendar, the Senate passed Senator Myrie’s bill allowing additional early voting locations and clarifying that a voter’s intent can determine residency for voting purposes, including in some cases a second or vacation home. The most debated measure was Senator Gonzalez’s bill creating civil remedies and confidentiality protections for election officers who are threatened or intimidated; supporters said it responds to rising threats against election workers, while opponents warned it could chill legitimate questioning at polling places and create vague liability. Several senators explained their votes on both sides, and the bill passed despite significant opposition. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

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• From abortion to gun violence to everything else. Let's talk about the bill.
• /c><00:45:26.240> violence<00:45:26.800> in<00:45:27.040> the people a year to gun
• violence in the people a year to gun violence in the state<00:45:27.520> and<00:45:27.760>
• violence and uh keep alive stem gun violence and uh keep alive people<00:45:40.480> who<00:45
• > to<00:46:03.680> everything abortion to gun violence to everything abortion to gun violence

Keywords: 1183, house

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• loud and clear from Minnesotans, including the families at Annunciation, that we must take action on gun
• > Annunciation, that we must take action Annunciation, that we must take action on<00:06:45.160> gun
• on gun violence prevention this session. on gun violence prevention this session.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I can't tell you what it's like to stand toe to toe with a suspect holding a gun or run into a burning
• I can't tell you what it's like to stand toe to toe with a suspect holding a gun or run into a burning
• I can tell you what it's like to be the calm voice for a veteran with a gun to his head, trying to convince
• I can tell you what it's like to be the calm voice for a veteran with a gun to his head trying to convince

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first took up SB 774, which would extend workers’ compensation coverage for mental or nervous injuries, without a physical injury, to 911 public safety telecommunicators. The sponsor and several dispatchers, a behavioral health clinician, and communications directors testified in support, describing repeated exposure to traumatic calls, chronic understaffing, and the cumulative mental health impact of the job. Members from both sides praised telecommunicators and emphasized their role as first responders. The bill was reported favorably, with Senator McLean later recorded as voting yes on the measure. The committee then considered SPB 7028, a retirement bill setting Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2026, without changing the 3% employee contribution rate. The proposal also allowed certain elected officers to receive a DROP payout under specified conditions and provided a 1.5% alternative cost-of-living adjustment for eligible special risk retirees. Representatives from firefighters, law enforcement, police chiefs, sheriffs, and fire chiefs supported the bill as a recruitment and retention tool. The committee voted to submit SPB 7028 as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee heard SPB 7024 and SPB 7026, both Governmental Oversight and Accountability proposals to consolidate and update public records/public meeting exemptions. SPB 7024 would repeal the current cybersecurity information exemption and create a consolidated agency-wide exemption for cybersecurity, information, and operational technology information. SPB 7026 would similarly consolidate agency-held trade secret exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. Neither bill drew testimony or debate, and both were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably by unanimous votes.

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• Will you show your registration as Richard Haynes, testifying on behalf of Gun Owners of America?
• In the case a landlord does prohibit a tenant from carrying, possessing, or storing guns or ammunition
• It protects lawful gun owners from arbitrary or ideologically driven restrictions imposed by landlords
• Please register as Richard Hayes, testifying on behalf of Gun Owners of America.
• Gun Owners of America are very supportive of this.

Bills: HB1958, HB2031, HB2879, HB3285, HB3995, HB4487, HB4558, HB4560, HB4876, HB4899, HB5212, HB5317, HB5543, HB5567, SB1333

Keywords: firearm possession, tenant rights, landlord regulations, civil penalties, property code, justified use of force, deadly force, property rights, home defense, smart devices, data privacy, personal data collection, user consent, mobile application, data transparency, HOA, property owners association, property owners' association, Texas Property Code, Chapter 202

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• We've had guns, 22 last week brought to schools in Albuquerque, so that's something we really need to
• And um when you just mentioned about gun violence, I would maybe didn't say those words clearly, but
• there is a high correlation of alcohol and gun violence um for homicides and other, you know, issues.
• Now you've got to go out and drink beer and carry guns and so forth.
• , using lasers on their guns to light up one another, uh, cars doing wheelies, you know, this is at a

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• of the people released by blanket pardon of the president, who was involved January 6th, got into a gun
• In the state of Indiana, lost his own life when he pulled a gun on a policeman, after he had been pardoned
• I'm especially concerned about gun violence in this country. As I hope you've learned.
• and trafficking, particularly in light of the rising concern about ghost guns?
• What I was talking about is violent crime used oftentimes used with guns. and it's not always in our

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

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• I can't tell you what it's like to stand toe to toe with a suspect holding a gun or run into a burning
• I can tell you what it's like to be the calm voice for a veteran with a gun to his head, trying to convince
• I can't tell you what it's like to stand toe to toe with a suspect holding a gun or run into a burning
• I can tell you what it's like to be the calm voice for a veteran with a gun to his head trying to convince

Bills: S0774, S7028, S7024, S7026

Keywords: mental health, first responders, employment benefits, 911 telecommunicators, nervous injuries, retirement, elected officials, Deferred Retirement Option Program, DROP, cost-of-living adjustment, trade secret, public records exemption, public meetings exemption, open government, sunset review, agency confidentiality, proprietary business information, proprietary confidential business information, confidential records, Florida public records law

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met and first heard Senate Bill 774, which would extend workers’ compensation medical benefits for employment-related mental or nervous injuries to 911 public safety telecommunicators, even without a physical injury. The sponsor and several dispatchers, a clinician, and communications directors testified in support, describing repeated exposure to traumatic calls, chronic understaffing, and the need for mental health treatment and retention support. Senator DiCeglie and Chair Mayfield praised dispatchers’ work, and the bill was reported favorably by committee vote, with Senator McClain later recorded as voting yes on the bill. The committee then took up SPB 7028, a retirement bill that sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2026, leaves the 3% employee contribution unchanged, allows certain elected officers to receive a DROP payout under specified conditions, and provides a 1.5% alternative cost-of-living adjustment for eligible special risk retirees. Firefighters, police, sheriffs, and chiefs’ groups spoke in support, emphasizing recruitment and retention. The committee voted to submit the proposal as a committee bill and reported it favorably. Finally, the committee considered SPB 7024 and SPB 7026, both open-government-related bills. SPB 7024 would repeal the current public records and public meeting exemption for cybersecurity information and consolidate agency-specific cybersecurity exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. SPB 7026 would repeal the current public records exemption for trade secrets held by an agency and similarly consolidate specific trade secret exemptions into one agency-wide exemption. Neither bill drew testimony or debate, and both were submitted as committee bills and reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• authorities and law enforcement could not go out and assist federal authorities in taking away your guns
• By telling the federal government there will be no federal laws on gun law enforced in Texas on on gun

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It's become sadly apparent that more guns in more places is not part of the solution; it's the biggest
• Guns do not make legislators safer or our constituents safer. They simply make more people dead.
• Guns do not make legislators safer or our constituents safer. They simply make more people dead.
• Guns do not make legislators safer or our constituents safer. They simply make more people dead.
• Guns do not make legislators safer or our constituents safer. They simply make more people dead.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• local authorities, law enforcement could not go out and assist federal authorities in taking away your guns
• By telling the federal government there'll be no federal laws on gun law enforced in Texas on gun laws

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee met with a quorum present and took up House Bill 796, which had previously been heard and was before the committee with a new substitute. Senator King explained that the bill would allow the Legislature, by concurrent resolution and a two-thirds vote of each chamber, to determine that a federal directive is unconstitutional and to prohibit state or local officers from assisting in its enforcement. He said the measure would not nullify federal law, but would bar state and local cooperation with federal actions the Legislature found unconstitutional, such as directives affecting churches, gun rights, or other state interests. Members asked questions about when the process could be used and whether it would only apply during a regular or special session. Senator King responded that it would require the Legislature to be in session, like any concurrent resolution. Senator Hall expressed support for state sovereignty but worried the bill was too limited and did not go far enough to assert Texas independence from federal overreach. King replied that the bill would still let the Legislature direct state and local officials not to assist in carrying out unconstitutional federal actions. The committee adopted the substitute without objection. Senator Bettencourt then moved to report House Bill 796, as substituted, to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion passed on an 8-2 vote, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• I also want to talk about SB 1065, a bill by Bob Hall, which protects the rights of gun owners in publicly
• Many Texans were shocked to learn that the State Fair of Texas was implementing and enforcing a gun ban
• I am urging the Calendars Committee to support Texas gun owners and move this bill to the floor.

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• I also want to talk about SB 1065, a bill by Bob Hall which protects the rights of gun owners in publicly
• Many Texans were shocked to learn that the State Fair of Texas was implementing and enforcing a gun ban
• I am urging the calendar's committee to support Texas gun owners and move this bill to the floor.

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• question that I strongly oppose gun question that I strongly oppose gun violence<00:34:10.040>
• And it is pertaining to ghost guns being used in the commission of a felony.
• It is pertaining to ghost guns being used in the commission of a felony.
• It is pertaining to ghost guns being used in the commission of a felony.
• Representative Souza said it is pertaining to ghost guns being used in the commission of a felony.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And just the same as me, I think they have seen... ...the consequences of less than responsible gun ownership
• think, again, safety training is the base... ...again, safety training is the basis for responsible gun
• Handgun fatalities rose by 45%, while long-gun fatalities remained unchanged.
• about having that permit altogether, but I think this goes toward somebody knowing what to do with a gun
• , how to care for a gun, and so I think this is a little bit different.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee considered several bills and amendments, beginning with House Bill 4995 on video cameras in special education classrooms. Counsel explained that the bill would require parents to be notified of recording interruptions, provide written notice of the camera law to parents and school employees, allow recordings to be used for discipline of school personnel, shorten required random review intervals from 90 days to 30 days, and clarify that local boards still must independently investigate abuse allegations. The committee then moved to report HB 4995 to the full Senate with a do pass recommendation, and the motion was adopted. House Bill 5214, dealing with child abuse and neglect cases, was amended to allow courts to require drug testing of parents in certain cases, require laboratory confirmation of positive results, require the department to pay testing costs, and notify the court and guardian ad litem of positive results. The committee adopted the amendment, reported the bill as amended, and adopted a title amendment. The committee also considered House Bill 4025 and House Bill 5441, both restructuring civil service and grievance procedures for certain state agencies. HB 4025 would exempt employees of Health, health facilities, and Human Services from classified civil service and grievance procedures beginning July 1, 2026, while HB 5441 would do the same for Transportation, Revenue, and the Bureau for Social Services and transfer personnel functions to the Division of Personnel. After discussion, the committee adopted the amendments and reported both bills as amended. For House Bill 4602, a revived child welfare privatization proposal, the committee heard testimony from the Bureau for Social Services about caseloads, provider access to the PATH system, oversight responsibilities, and concerns about costs and outcomes in other states. The chair amended the bill to remove one of the two pilot regions, leaving only the Berkeley/Jefferson County pilot. Despite opposition from the senator from Marion, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill as amended. House Bill 4106, which would remove the provisional concealed handgun license requirement for 18- to 20-year-olds, drew testimony from a pediatric physician opposing the change and from a gun rights advocate supporting it. An amendment requiring under-21 individuals to complete firearms training was offered but defeated by roll call vote, and the bill was then reported as amended. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4198, an E-Verify bill. A subcommittee report and strike-and-insert amendment revised definitions, exemptions, notice requirements, record retention, and penalties, and the committee invoked the previous question to end debate. The strike-and-insert amendment was adopted, and HB 4198 was reported to the full Senate as amended. House Bill 5319 was removed from the agenda, and the committee adjourned.

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• leaders, and just the same as me, I think they have seen the consequences of less than responsible gun
• think, again, safety training is the base... ...again, safety training is the basis for responsible gun
• years after that, homicides increased by 48 percent, handgun fatalities rose by 45 percent, while long-gun
• about having that permit altogether, but I think this goes toward somebody knowing what to do with a gun
• , how to care for a gun.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee considered and advanced several bills. House Bill 4995, concerning video cameras in special education classrooms, was explained as requiring parents to be notified of recording interruptions, providing written notice of the law to parents and school employees, shortening the required random review of recordings from every 90 days to every 30 days, and clarifying that school boards must still conduct independent investigations even if DHS or prosecutors do not act. The committee adopted the motion to report the bill to the full Senate. House Bill 5214, dealing with drug testing in child abuse and neglect cases, would allow courts to order testing of parents in certain cases, require laboratory confirmation of positives, and require DHS to notify the court and other parties; the committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, then reported the bill as amended and adopted a title amendment. The committee also advanced House Bill 4025 and House Bill 5441, both restructuring state personnel systems. HB 4025 would exempt employees of the Department of Health, health facilities, and human services from classified civil service and grievance procedures beginning July 1, 2026, while preserving status for some current employees and allowing exemptions to comply with federal requirements; the committee adopted a piecemeal amendment and reported it as amended. HB 5441 would eliminate separate civil service systems for Transportation, Revenue, and the Bureau for Social Services and move classifications and compensation structures to the Division of Personnel, with testimony from the governor’s counsel emphasizing faster hiring and more flexibility; the committee adopted the strike-and-insert amendment and reported the bill as amended. House Bill 4602, a child welfare pilot program creating a private community-based system for post-removal services, drew testimony from DHS about concerns over costs, continuity, oversight, and child well-being outcomes, while supporters argued it could reduce caseloads and improve flexibility. The chair amended the bill to remove one of the two pilot regions, leaving only the Berkeley/Jefferson County pilot, and the committee then reported the bill as amended despite opposition from the senator from Marion. House Bill 4106, removing the provisional concealed handgun license requirement for ages 18 to 21, heard testimony from a pediatrician opposing the change and from a gun rights advocate supporting it; an amendment requiring firearms training for under-21 carriers failed by a 1-14 roll call, and the committee then reported the bill as amended. Finally, House Bill 4198, after a subcommittee rewrite, was advanced with a strike-and-insert amendment that refined E-Verify requirements for public and private employers, added exemptions for certain small or new employers and sole proprietors, clarified recordkeeping and notice requirements, and adjusted penalties and enforcement procedures. After a motion for the previous question, the committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 4198 as amended. House Bill 5319 was removed from the agenda, and the committee adjourned.

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• Commission today to talk about our gun range improvement items. Thank you. Welcome to Public Works.
• One of the problems that we suffer with many gun ranges is that, for the sake of safety, we sacrifice
• And then, moreover, other limitations that many gun ranges suffer, PSTC, for example, second floor could
• I have the information related to the gun range that Representative Kazinski asked for.
• So those dollars are on the gun range.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on proposed improvements to the New Hampshire State Police gun range and training facility. Commissioner Robert Quinn and Major Brendan Davy said the range is used for realistic, scenario-based training that cannot be replicated at a standard static range, including movement, use of cover, vehicle-based drills, elevation, and training under elevated heart rates and stress. They said the facility is important not only for state troopers but also for local and federal partners, and that it is used regularly for qualifications, requalification, and special unit training. Members asked about specific limitations and costs. Major Davy said the PSTC range is handgun-caliber only because the backstop is not rifle-rated, and local law enforcement can use the State Police range for qualification. Representative Kazinski questioned the size and cost of the project, and Public Works Director Theodore Copper then explained the estimate: $1.5 million for building and site work, plus soft costs, utilities, design, and inflation, bringing the total to $2.3 million. He said the proposed facility would include office space, two classrooms, restrooms, and heating and air conditioning, and that the estimate was reasonable. The committee also heard from Milford School District Superintendent Christy Misho in support of CTE funding. She said Milford has been working for years to secure support for an applied technology center renovation, that prior local bond efforts fell short of the required threshold, and that the district now plans a CTE-only local bond of about $4 million while seeking $10 million from the state. She argued the investment is needed to modernize outdated equipment and support workforce training, and said the district remains committed to the project. In work session action, the committee corrected a prior vote on the Pease Development Authority warehouse removal and replacement project, increasing the amount by $353,300 to $1,973,300 and raising the agency subtotal to $4,155,300. The committee also approved adding two Community College System items: $500,000 for an energy management system and $1.3 million for critical maintenance, for a total addition of $1.8 million. No objections were raised to these motions.

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• Gun violence, unsafe situations, domestic violence, and friends affected by family crisis.
• It supports gun safety, helps schools intervene early, and provides crisis services that protect kids
• don't always realize we carry with us see things that adults don't always realize we carry with us, gun
• It supports gun safety, helps schools intervene early, and provides crisis services that protect kids

Bills: S0068, S0096, S0340, S0428, S0606, S1480, S7018

Keywords: pediatric care, emergency departments, hospital regulations, patient safety, health care standards, veterans, dental care, healthcare, grant program, income assistance, human trafficking, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, Florida Board of Nursing, Department of Health, licensure by examination, nursing education

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public comment first on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the iBudget waiver. Testimony on the HIV program warned that proposed Department of Health changes could disrupt care for thousands of clients, create confusion, and force people off life-saving medications; a senator suggested affected clients explore medically needy and FQHC/340B options. Testimony on iBudget urged support for a roughly 7% rate adjustment for direct support professionals, citing rising costs and the need to sustain the developmental disabilities workforce. The committee then considered several bills. SB 428 expanded Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7 and was reported favorably. SB 68 required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligning reporting dates with the House was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1718 lengthened the time an adult may stay in an out-of-home placement before being treated as a visitor, reduced background screening burdens for foster families, made the Step Into Success program permanent, and created a best-practices program; it was also reported favorably. The committee next approved SB 606, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials and requires related compliance records, and SB 96, which expands the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to veterans up to 400% of the federal poverty level; an amendment removed the bill’s specific $500,000 appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process. SB 340 required nursing education to include a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, and SB 1480 created a grandfathering process for certain area-of-critical-need health care providers if federal designations change, both of which were reported favorably. The committee adjourned after all bills passed their roll calls.

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• Prohibited weapons offenses with respect to an explosive weapon, auto machine gun, or an imposed improvised
• Yeah, and that's the prohibited weapons offenses with respect to an explosive weapon, machine gun, or
• I mean, you could say the same of illegal trafficking in guns.
• think that the the intention is to actually avoid all government interference in in possession of guns

Bills: HB 214

Keywords: Texas Women's Privacy Act, HB 214, sex-segregated facilities, bathroom bill, restroom access, locker room, changing room, shower room, single-sex spaces, gender identity, transgender, biological sex, women's privacy, public facilities, state agency, political subdivision, correctional facility, prison housing, jail housing, family violence shelter