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• ALBRITTON, PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, AND SPEAKER PEREZ, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN US BY ARTICLE
• SECTION 1 OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S CONVENED AND SPECIAL SESSION PURSUANT TO TO ARTICLE
• SECRETARY BYRD, AND UNDER THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, UNDER PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE

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Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• and eight nay votes, which declares House Joint Resolution 1024 to have passed members pursuant to Article
• referred by the legislature for approval or rejection at a special election, as provided in Section 1, Article
• Those who wish to change their vote, the chair is appearing to close the roll, pursuant to Article 24
• Members, pursuant to Article 24, Section 1 of the Oklahoma Constitution, this measure has a provision
• referred by the legislature for approval or rejection in a special election, as provided in Section 1 of Article

Bills: HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

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• I'm going to stick to Articles 2 and 3 because it's my understanding that that's what's within your jurisdiction
• So, Article 2 is a great start: compensation support payment program policy update that is a tongue twister
• Article 3 is a child welfare section, and this is really housekeeping technical and policy updates.
• That is the summary of articles. and three.
• If you'd like to talk about any of the other sections or articles here, I'm happy to do that as well.

Bills: HF2354 , HF1672 , HF2389 , HF2870 , HF2743 , HF1918 , HF2551 , HF1671

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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• limitations, requiring reports, amending, repealing, enacting, and recomposing sections of Chapter 9, Article
• limitations, requiring reports, amending, repealing, enacting, and recomposing sections of Chapter 9, Article
• Block (member_14069), and Mark Duncan (member_13964), is a joint resolution proposing an amendment to Article
• This resolution proposes an amendment to Article 10, Section 2 of the Constitution of New Mexico to allow
• Terrazas (member_22659), and John Block (member_14069), is a joint resolution proposing an amendment to Article

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• Those who vote to have the articles move forward will vote against tabling the articles of impeachment
• I am going to file additional articles of impeachment this month, and these articles will relate to not
• /c><08:26:36.160><c> impeachment</c> file additional articles of impeachment file additional articles
• And these articles will this month.
• </c><08:33:32.240><c> of</c> continue to bring articles of continue to bring articles of impeachment.

Bills: HR884 , HB2096 , HR489

Keywords: special rule, House Rules Committee, procedural resolution, floor procedure, waiver of points of order, structured rule, amendment in the nature of a substitute, motion to recommit, House debate, legislative process, H.R. 6039, commonsense priorities, majority leader, minority leader, Congressional Record, House resolution, law enforcement, collective bargaining, Montgomery Police Department, disciplinary matters

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• providing a report to the legislature on each petition filed in advance of the deadline listed on Article
• Article 48 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth authorizes voters to propose an
• Following this process required by Article 48 of the Constitution, there's an additional signature-gathering
• requirement of Article 48 of the Constitution, there's an additional signature-gathering requirement
• And the second reason, quite plainly, is that Article 48 makes it so that you can't ask And the second

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-03, House Bill 5000, which would allow single-family homes on small lots in areas with adequate infrastructure. Committee chairs outlined the Article 48 process and the hearing format, then heard first from two subject-matter experts. Under Secretary Chris Clutchman of Housing and Livable Communities explained that the proposal would amend Chapter 40A’s Section 3 (the Dover Amendment) to require most municipalities, except Boston, to allow single-family homes on residentially zoned lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50 feet of frontage and access to public water and sewer, while still allowing reasonable local regulations on setbacks, height, bulk, and short-term rentals. He distinguished the proposal from Chapter 40Y starter-home zoning, said implementation would likely require regulations to address issues such as wetlands, infrastructure capacity, and nonconforming lots, and answered committee questions about lot subdivision, MBTA Communities, and the relationship to existing zoning tools. Attorney Susan Murphy testified that the petition would significantly override local zoning and could create conflicts with existing statutes, including Chapter 40A Section 6 protections for certain nonconforming lots, subdivision control law, and other residential zoning districts. She raised concerns about how “access” to water and sewer would be defined, whether the measure could apply in business or industrial districts where residential uses are allowed, and whether the proposal could allow large homes on small lots without any affordability limits. She also warned that the measure could have significant infrastructure impacts and argued that the Legislature should consider broader, more comprehensive housing legislation rather than expanding exceptions to the zoning framework. Committee members asked both experts about frontage, lot size, infrastructure capacity, and how the proposal would interact with 40Y and MBTA Communities. The proponents, led by Andrew McCulla of the Legalized Starter Homes Coalition, argued that Massachusetts faces a severe housing shortage and affordability crisis, citing high home prices, high rents, declining listings, and outmigration of younger residents. They said the measure would legalize modest single-family homes on smaller lots, increase housing supply, and help first-time buyers and downsizing seniors, while leaving most other local rules in place. Other proponents, including representatives from Abundant Housing Massachusetts, the Charles River Regional Chamber, and individual residents, emphasized workforce retention, the need for more starter homes, and the view that large minimum lot sizes are a major barrier to production. Committee members pressed the panel on the lack of any home-size or affordability requirement, possible effects on 40B compliance, the number of new lots and homes that might result, and the fact that the ballot initiative would not be amendable by the Legislature. The hearing then turned to opponents from the Massachusetts Municipal Association, who urged the committee to take no action. MMA leaders said zoning should remain a local decision made by residents and elected local officials, and argued that the proposal would preempt local control with a one-size-fits-all mandate. They also said the measure is impractical because many communities with water and sewer are already at or near capacity, so infrastructure availability does not necessarily mean development capacity. The hearing ended during the MMA’s testimony, with no vote or final committee action taken.

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• It amends Article 7, Section 21(K) of the Constitution.
• It amends Article 7, Section 21K of the Constitution.
• My children have lived, like, their names were never in the news articles for school.
• It proposes to amend Article VII, Section 10(C) and (E), and add Article VII, Section 10.18 of the Constitution
• And add Article VII, Section 10.18 of the Constitution of Louisiana.

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 476, which would add clearer warning language for garnishees responding to interrogatories and create a limited procedure for a new trial when a garnishee can show it never held property or owed the debtor during the garnishment period. After brief questions about how garnishment works, the bill was reported favorably without objection. Senate Bill 260, a youth athletics coaches training bill, was then amended to remove language about the department using donated funds to purchase courses and was reported as amended. House Bill 79, by Chairman Carter, would remove the damages cap for carbon capture release claims. Carter argued carbon capture should be treated like other industries and not receive special liability protection, and the committee reported the bill favorably without objection. The committee also took up Senate Bill 424, which clarifies that electronic service applies only to counsel of record representing a party, and Senate Bill 180, a constitutional amendment allowing a surviving spouse of a deceased disabled veteran to make a one-time transfer of an expanded property tax exemption to another qualifying homestead. SB 180 received a ballot-language amendment and a 6.88 report before being reported as amended. The longest discussion centered on House Bill 1089, which creates “care accounts” for future medical damages in delictual actions. Supporters said the bill would ensure future medical awards are used for medical care, reduce abuse, and function like a restricted account with a card or similar payment mechanism; opponents raised concerns about the account being owned by the judgment debtor, possible reversion of unused funds to the wrong party, administrative confusion, and impacts on survivors of trafficking and sexual abuse who may need flexible, trauma-informed care outside standard billing codes. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee adopted an amendment set and reported the bill favorably by a 6-1 vote, with Representative Carter voting no. Finally, House Bill 437 was heard and amended. The bill would prohibit expert witnesses from having a pecuniary interest in the outcome of the case, while still allowing inquiry into an expert’s prior testimony history. An amendment excluded criminal traffic and juvenile proceedings, and the committee continued discussion with testimony from supporters and opponents as the transcript ended.

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• It amends Article 7, Section 21(K) of the Constitution.
• It amends Article 7, Section 21K of the Constitution.
• I, my children have lived, like, their names were never in the good news articles for school.
• Pecuniary interest is defined in the new Civil Code or the new Code of Evidence article.
• It proposes to amend Article VII, Section 10(C) and (E) and add Article VII, Section 10.18 of the Constitution

Bills: HB79 , HB437 , HB646 , HB1089 , HB1099 , SB173 , SB180 , SB260 , SB424 , SB476

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: expert witness, expert testimony, witness fees, pecuniary interest, conflict of interest, civil procedure, evidence law, Louisiana evidence code, Louisiana civil litigation, expert report, discovery, pretrial disclosure, litigation transparency, settlement, damages award, treating physician, medical expert, forensic expert, civil court, criminal court exception

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• to the governor's call for this second special session, and therefore may not be considered under Article
• 3, Section 40, and Article 4, Section 8A of the Texas Constitution, do hereby present the following
• 3, Section 40, and Article 4, Section 8A of the Texas Constitution, do hereby present the following
• Speaker, I raise a point of order against further consideration of SB15 under Article 3, Section 40 of
• Representative Moody raises a point of order against further consideration. of SB15 under Article 3,

Bills: HB17 , HB16 , SB 10 , HB27 , HB23 , SB 15 , SB 18 , HB17 , HB16 , SB10 , HB27 , HB23 , SB15 , SB18

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• The current administrator, according to a New York Times article, said he had ordered the move after
• Here's the, here's the article from the Seattle newspaper by Danny Westnate.
• There was a an article this weekend about what's the name of that company that you said your DNA and
• then they something 21 and I saw article an article after one another saying to suggesting to people
• Well, he may be reading articles that say that, but it doesn't mean it's correct, and case in point is

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

Keywords: Social Security, Medicaid, Frank Bisignano, Elon Musk, benefit processing, office closures, public testimony, administration policies, health care, vulnerable populations

Summary: The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.

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• Article Article Article four,<02:47:09.920><c> violation</c><02:47:10.640><c> of</c><02:47:11.120><c>
• Article VI, bribery and corruption.
• Article 7, tyranny.
• Article 7, tyranny.

Bills: HR249 , HCR30 , HB2215 , HB2492 , HR952 , HR618 , HR531 , HB1829 , HB1550 , HR677 , HR1001 , HR167 , HR331 , HB1612 , HB1682 , HR364 , HR353

Keywords: Greece, Greek Independence Day, War of Greek Independence, philhellene, Greek-American, Hellenic, foreign affairs, bipartisan resolution, NATO, Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, energy security, defense cooperation, Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement, 3+1 partnership, Israel, Cyprus, Alexandroupolis, human rights, democracy

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• Other electronic resources include access to tens of thousands of online full-text magazine articles
• Other electronic resources include access to tens of thousands of online full-text magazine articles
• Other electronic resources include access to tens of thousands of online full-text magazine articles
• Other electronic resources include access to tens of thousands of online full-text magazine articles
• </c><00:50:45.400><c> in</c> have an answer there was an article in have an answer there was an article

Bills: HF56 , HF780

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• The office staff and apparent conflict with Article 12, Section 5, as interpreted by Attorney General
• just over $2,800 for a catered meal not associated with city business, in apparent conflict with Article
• As of the report date, the panels have not been installed, in noncompliance with Article 12, Section
• county donated $19,000 from LATC funds to local nonprofit organizations in apparent conflict with Article
• The transaction appears to be in conflict with Article 12, Section 5, which prohibits cities from loaning

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

Summary: The committee adopted the minutes from its June 4 meeting and then received a series of updates on delinquent municipal and water/sewer reports. Staff reported that three entities had forfeited a combined just under $126,000 in state turnback under Act 453 of 2023 for failure to file required reports, and that several other cities and utilities remained delinquent or were moving toward compliance. The committee also heard that Fargo would be placed on the 50% turnback escrow process for continued noncompliance, while Ulm, Montrose, and several other entities were removed from or deferred in the process after making progress or providing responses. Boxite remained the only private city report still outstanding among one group of filings, and the committee filed or deferred reports as recommended by staff throughout the meeting. Several local officials appeared to explain repeat audit findings and corrective actions. The mayor of Falk described efforts to catch up on audits and said the city had enough money on hand to pay for them, though the committee emphasized that the city had already lost turnback funds under the statute. Lead Hill’s recorder-treasurer said the town had implemented new procedures, including electronic payment ordinances, fixed asset records, and improved receipt and reconciliation practices, but the committee still started the 60-day clock on the report. St. Joe’s new mayor and recorder-treasurer said the town had made substantial progress, so staff withdrew its earlier recommendation to start the clock. Marion County’s treasurer said computer conversion problems were being corrected, and the committee deferred the report until the county judge and sheriff could appear. The committee then reviewed a long list of county, municipal, and utility audit findings, many of them repeat issues involving missing documentation, weak bank reconciliation controls, improper disbursements, and failure to follow municipal accounting law. Notable matters included Cotton Plant’s large unpaid payroll tax liabilities and deficit fund balance, Jefferson County’s procurement and contract issues and an unresolved $305,000 solar panel payment, Wabaseka’s long-running payroll tax delinquency and deficit, and multiple private water and sewer reports involving missing receipts, unsupported payments, or uncollateralized cash balances. Many reports were filed without objection, some were deferred for later response, and several findings involving possible misuse of public funds or improper payments were referred to the prosecuting attorney and Attorney General’s office.

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• Article 878.1 is Louisiana's carefully constructed response to the constitutional mandates established
• Article 877. understand it. I'll do a little bit to try to explain it to you all.
• Article 878.1 is Louisiana's carefully constructed response to the constitutional mandates established
• Importantly, Article 878.1 does not require the type of finding that is discussed in a case called Jones
• This article shall not be interpreted to expand or modify eligibility for probation or suspension of

Bills: HB75 , SB134 , SB201 , SB258 , SB288 , SB313 , SB320 , SB321 , SB325 , SB339 , SB345 , SB393 , SB422 , SB440 , SB470 , SB487 , SB523

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: child sexual abuse materials, sexting, minors, indecent visual depiction, underage, internet safety, juvenile justice, parole eligibility, resentencing, court hearings, criminal procedure, juvenile, traffic violations, child, emancipated minor, law enforcement, traffic safety, background checks, criminal history, employment

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• Hence, I gave you a couple of New York Times articles. But I would ask...
• briefly from one of the articles in front of you.
• Unanimous consent has been requested to read from the article. Is there objection?
• So if you go to page two of that article, it's highlighted.
• That article... Number one, those are fear tactics that are literally 35 to 40 years old.

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• I appreciate the discussion and certainly agree that the article describes very troubling behavior.
• The specific conduct described in the KCP article, I'm not aware of other instances.
• And in fact, the article has the quote from the Office of Legislative Auditor to the reporter who says
• The specific conduct described in the KCP article, I'm not aware of other instances.
• And in fact, the article has the quote from the Office of Legislative Auditor to the reporter who says

Bills: HF3489 , HF3990 , HF3825 , HF3826 , HF3827 , HF3822

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• There was an article talking about TSA's cracking down on Clear because of the manual verification of
• Yes, sir, quite confident in that, and it was... up not only, like I said in this article in 23, you're
• It's just an article written by View from the Wing, a thought leader in travel, and it's literally just
• an article, but as long as we are not bypassing the biometrics... from TSA.
• Tulsa specifically, has there been an incident, uh, cause like I said in this article, uh, there was

Committee: House Transportation

Summary: The committee held an interim study on airport security vendors, prompted by Representative Hayes’s earlier House Bill 1271, which would have restricted Oklahoma airports from contracting with third-party identity verification companies such as Clear. Hayes explained the bill stemmed from concerns raised after a December 2022 TSA letter and broader questions about whether these vendors create security risks or bypass TSA screening. The committee heard first from Clear, then Idemia, and then Tulsa International Airport, with members focusing on how identity verification works, whether it differs from TSA screening, and whether the state should regulate these services. Clear’s representative said the company provides an opt-in biometric identity verification service at airports, not physical screening, and that every passenger still goes through TSA screening. He said Clear operates in about 60 airports in roughly 40 states, has about 40,000 members in Oklahoma, and has paid more than $1.1 million to Oklahoma airports since launching in the state. Members questioned how Clear verifies IDs, whether Real ID is required, whether the company can manually override biometric checks, whether it shares data, and whether it has had security issues. Clear said it uses source corroboration with state DMV systems, does not sell data, has no manual override, and has worked with TSA on security upgrades after earlier concerns. Idemia’s representative described the company’s broader biometrics work for Oklahoma and the federal government, including fingerprint systems for the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation, civilian background-check enrollment, TSA checkpoint credential authentication technology, and TSA PreCheck enrollment. She said Idemia’s role stops at identity verification and that TSA retains responsibility for screening and for decisions about who enters trusted traveler programs. Tulsa International’s COO said Clear does not replace TSA, that TSA retains exclusive authority over screening, and that the airport leases space to Clear and receives revenue from the arrangement. No vote was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and testimony.

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• I just want to call attention to article six, which no one would think was very interesting.
• 00:20:03.919><c> call</c><00:20:04.080><c> attention</c><00:20:04.480><c> to</c><00:20:04.640><c> article
• </c> want to point call attention to article want to point call attention to article six,<00:20:06.080
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• but</c> section and read it. uh article six, but section and read it. uh article six, but I<00:20:15.919

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• look through the Journal of American Medicine, the JAMA Health Forum, and they point out from an article
• look through the Journal of American Medicine, the JAMA Health Forum, and they point out from an article
• Smith, in an article entitled The Epidemiology of Addiction, said that addiction is the psychobiological
• And we've talked about the JAMA article, where complete elimination of opioid drugs really does preclude
• Only, the JAMA article quotes 3 out of 100 to 10 out of 100 of people that have not been given an opioid

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills. SB 398, by Senator Burgess, would create a statewide Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs, focused on early detection, brain health, risk reduction, clinical trial access, and community resources. Supporters said Florida has a large and growing Alzheimer’s population and that the campaign would help families and vulnerable communities; the bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also adopted an amendment to SB 714, by Senator Burton, which would create non-opioid advanced directives and add liability protections for providers in medical emergencies involving opioids. Supporters framed it as a patient-choice measure, while opponents argued it was vague and could interfere with appropriate pain treatment; the amended bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 756, which removes the current age-eight diagnosis requirement for autism-related insurance coverage and extends coverage beyond age 18 for those diagnosed with autism. Senator Burton said the bill would help families whose children are diagnosed later or whose needs continue into adulthood. There was brief discussion about existing lifetime benefit caps, but the sponsor said the bill did not change those limits. The committee then took up SB 734, a proposal by Senator Yarbrough to repeal Florida’s wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The sponsor and supporters described the current law as discriminatory and unjust, especially for families of older adults and disabled individuals, while opponents warned it would raise malpractice costs, increase premiums, and worsen provider shortages. The bill drew extensive public testimony from both grieving family members and health care/insurance representatives, and members debated whether caps or other safeguards should be added. No final action on SB 734 is reflected in the transcript excerpt.