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• event that the Senate fails to recede from its amendments, I appoint the following members to a conference
• the intention is to adjourn to, I think, around the first of July, with the intention that the conference
• The conference committee will be meeting during those 10 days that we won't be in session, but they will
• there may be some use for this other bill that the governor has, and whether that's put together in conference

Keywords: 905, all

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• So, what I would ask as we move into the conference committee, give thought as another appropriate way
• what I would ask as we move<00:02:28.880> into<00:02:29.240> the<00:02:29.840> conference
• <00:02:30.320> committee<00:02:30.640> give move into the conference committee give
• move into the conference committee give thought<00:02:31.120> as<00:02:31.280> another

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 3426, the annual LCCMR bill appropriating money from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which is funded by lottery proceeds and does not use general fund money. Representative Jordan said the bill funds 108 projects totaling $102.036 million, including projects in resiliency, water, outdoor recreation, fish and wildlife, energy, and a newly created community grants program. He thanked LCCMR members and staff and noted strong voter support for these programs. Representative Fischer supported the bill but raised concern about a prior decision to cut funding from a group that had misused the LCCMR logo, saying the penalty may have been too severe given the project’s purpose of helping expose 12,000 children to the outdoors. Representative Heintzeman also supported the bill and emphasized the committee’s work on integrity measures for the new community grants program, including consulting the Office of the Legislative Auditor and building safeguards against fraud. He highlighted the program’s focus on aging trail infrastructure and said grants of up to $2 million could help restore trails and improve safety. After discussion, the House proceeded to a roll call vote. The bill passed with 117 yeas and 15 nays, and its title was agreed to.

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• I hereby announce that the Senate accedes to the request of the House for the appointment of a conference
• It is on their jobs bill in the conference committee. I think that work is being done there.
• to say, well, it didn't make It because somewhere along the way in the omnibus bill process in conference
• that this is indeed an urgency and that it's not going to be left up to the vicissitudes. of the conference

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• to reread it because we all probably did, is that we put $5 million in there and take it to the conference
• we're listening here on the Senate side and willing to have more of a conversation as we go to conference
• that's what I would move: to put five million in there to address that email and those needs, and conference
• I think we have to do that and go on the conference committee and flesh it out as we get more information

Bills: SB2015

Keywords: corrections, rehabilitation, prison budget, department of corrections, adult services, youth services, correctional facilities, Heart River correctional center, Missouri River correctional center, James River correctional center, minimum security facility, county jails, regional jails, deferred maintenance, capital construction, strategic investment and improvements fund, Bank of North Dakota, line of credit, tasers, body cameras

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Human Resources Division met to finalize changes to the human services budget bill and related amendments. Members discussed several items, including a proposed $5 million appropriation for the Altru Hospital project to address inflationary costs, with the rest of the funding question left for conference committee. They also agreed to keep the 10-year operating requirement language for the project and remove a matching-funds provision that was no longer needed. The committee spent considerable time on the OASIS child welfare IT system. Donna Auckland explained that the project is still in the RFP stage, with vendor selection and contract negotiation likely taking months, and that the system will require 50-50 federal matching authority. Based on that testimony, the committee agreed to reduce the general fund amount from $14 million to $6 million and use a line of credit for the remaining authority, while preserving the federal match authority so the contract can be signed and the project can proceed. Members also approved a technical fix to add governor’s designee language for the Children’s Cabinet, which had been missed in another bill already on the governor’s desk. Keith reviewed updated long sheets showing additional budget adjustments, including provider inflation changes, a $50,000 Family Voices grant, reductions to CARES Act COVID funds, and moving the $5-per-day basic care rate increase from ongoing to one-time funding. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, and the committee adjourned with plans to reconvene Monday if the final bill version was ready.

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• I mean, I also, you know, I guess my hope is that if this would pass, that we'd at least have a conference
• It's going to end up in conference committee, and we'll decide if we use this language as it's written
• I mean, you know, if we get that far, I hope it goes to a conference committee, at least that.
• And this is most likely a conference, but we've got to get a work of a lot of the House committee.

Bills: HB1329

Keywords: government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending

Summary: The division first discussed Senate Bill 1540 and related amendments involving implementation mechanics, procurement exemptions, and an emergency clause. Bank of North Dakota representatives explained that, based on a timeline review with DPI, the project would be very difficult to implement for the 2026-27 school year without exemptions from state purchasing and IT oversight rules and without an emergency clause; they said the normal procurement process could take about 240 days and that a 15-month implementation window would likely push the start to 2027-28 if those changes were not adopted. Members also raised a separate policy question about a criminal penalty placeholder in the bill, and the committee agreed that the sentence was unnecessary and should be removed. The committee deferred means-testing questions and fiscal-note issues to the next morning, with the understanding that the bill would be drafted in a way that made it workable if it advanced. The committee then turned to the water budget bill and reviewed the latest amended version, which included changes to the Water Topics process, Southwest Pipeline line of credit provisions, Red River supply funding, Mouse River project amounts, general water funding, studies on Missouri River intakes and water governance/finance, and a carryover/transfer adjustment. Chris Cattermas of the Department of Water Resources said most of the carryover funds were already obligated, with the largest unobligated amount in flood control. After review, Senator Thomas moved a do-pass recommendation on the bill as amended, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved it unanimously. The chair noted that other bills would be taken up the next morning, including 1013, 1014, and 1540.

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• ><00:01:04.640> ago<00:01:04.960> the<00:01:05.080> press<00:01:05.320> conference
• <00:01:05.760> from We had heard just an hour or so ago the press conference from Governor
• sausage to be made, and, um, kind of the ins and outs, the day-to-day of committee hearings and conference
• Conference committees and legislative wrangling is not that interesting to the average person.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Legislative leaders held a brief media availability focused on ongoing negotiations between House Republicans and House Democrats over a governing agreement. The speakers said they had met for several hours that morning, described the talks as making substantial progress, and said the number of unresolved issues had narrowed significantly. They declined to discuss specifics, but emphasized that both sides had moved from their initial positions and that nonpartisan staff were helping with the talks. The discussion also touched on a federal funding pause announced by the Trump administration. Democrats said the federal action underscored the need to return to the Capitol and hold hearings on impacts to public safety, veterans, schools, and health care, while noting the potential effect on Minnesota could be as much as $1.9 billion a month. They said the federal issue was separate from the House negotiations, though they hoped for a governing agreement so lawmakers could address it together. In response to questions about whether there had been real traction, the leaders said the talks had seen dark moments but that continued meetings and the narrowing of issues were meaningful signs. They expressed optimism that an agreement could be reached this week, with one leader framing each passing day as one less day of GOP-only governance potential. No votes or formal actions were taken during the availability.

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• I'd like to welcome everyone to the Conference Committee on State Administration, Budget, Agriculture
• Is there any public comment or anyone wish to address the conference committee?
• If there's no further business of the conference committee, Representative Cheney moves we adjourn.

Summary: The conference committee on State Administration, Budget, Agriculture, Environmental, and General Government Appropriations met briefly to review budget negotiation materials. The chair noted that the House had submitted a second offer on budget proviso language, back-of-the-bill items, and projects, along with a first offer on implementing and conforming bills. Members were told that many shaded sections reflected areas where the two chambers had already made significant progress in agreeing on numbers and wording. Senator Breuter and Chairman Maggard both thanked each other and their staff for the work done so far, and described the negotiations as making substantial progress toward finalizing the budget. No additional comments were offered by members, and there was no public testimony. With no further business, the committee reminded members to watch for notice of the next meeting, noting the one-hour notice requirement. Representative Cheney moved to adjourn.

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• We had a press conference before we came into this committee, and I just want to say how rewarding and
• before we came into this conference before we came into this committee<00:10:09.360> and<00:10
• On the national level, the A4 conferences that you mentioned have got leadership in each conference that
• <00:27:07.559> um national level the A4 conferences um national level the A4 conferences um
• in each conference that are meeting<00:27:14.120> um<00:27:14.399> on<00:27:15.159>

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:01:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:12 Senate Bill 3 (Sen. Wise): 00:05:28 Senate Bill 6 (Sen. Givens): 00:32:17 House Bill 241 (Rep. Truett): 00:52:18 Senate Bill 268 (Sen. Reed): 01:11:57 Adjournment: 01:24:48, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Education met and first handled introductions of guests and visitors from several school districts and education groups. The committee then took up Senate Bill 3, which relates to student athletes and includes an emergency clause. The bill sponsor and invited witnesses, including athletics directors from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, said the measure is intended to update Kentucky’s NIL laws in light of the House v. NCAA settlement and other national changes in college athletics. Supporters said SB 3 would let Kentucky universities directly compensate student athletes, help them secure third-party NIL deals, require reporting of deals over $600, and create guardrails and fair-market-value review to reduce pay-for-play concerns. They emphasized that the bill is meant to keep Kentucky institutions competitive, align with expected national standards, and prepare for changes expected around July 1, 2025. Witnesses also discussed the need for more uniform rules nationally, the role of the Power Four conferences in developing governance and clearinghouse systems, and the desire to preserve both athlete mobility and continuity in college sports. Several members raised concerns about the transfer portal, NIL incentives, and the broader effect on college athletics, with one senator saying NIL and the portal have damaged the sport but acknowledging Kentucky must compete. Witnesses responded that tighter portal windows and clearer national rules would help, while still preserving student-athlete transfer rights when needed. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on SB 3; the roll call was taken, and the bill advanced out of committee, with at least one senator explaining a reluctant yes vote because of competitive pressures on the Commonwealth.

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• The Appropriation Conference Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development has now come
• The House agrees those lines indicate the unresolved issues before the conference committee.
• Seeing none, anyone wishing to address the conference committee?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Speaker appoint a conference committee of six members of the House, and that the House request that a
• like committee be appointed by the Senate to confer on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses.
• The Speaker announces the appointment of the following members of the House to a conference committee

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• and Island Sustainability and the first inaugural Green Growth Conference.
• <00:38:23.920> and<00:38:24.079> Island at the Guam Conference and Island at the Guam
• Conference and Island Sustainability<00:38:25.200> and<00:38:25.440> the<00:38:25.599>
• <00:38:28.320> And<00:38:28.560> Pua,<00:38:29.040> I green growth conference
• And Pua, I green growth conference.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard a series of Senate resolutions focused largely on climate, sustainability, public health, and energy policy. Measures discussed included integrating Native Hawaiian and indigenous knowledge into climate policy (STR 93), creating a temporary working group to investigate the dangers of POS (STR 103), studying the feasibility of a green bonds program (STR 110), declaring a public health emergency related to climate change (STR 111), affirming the importance of marine ecosystems to decarbonization goals (STR 115), encouraging adoption of recommendations from the UN global plastics treaty and Rapanui summit declaration (STR 132), convening a geothermal energy working group (STR 136), affirming support for the Aloha Plus Challenge (STR 183), and encouraging insurers to pursue subrogation claims against polluters to reduce costs for residents (STR 198). Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive on most measures, with support coming from agencies such as the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Hawaii State Energy Office, DLNR, PUC, Board of Water Supply, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Green Growth, and numerous advocacy groups and individuals. STR 111 drew both support and opposition, with supporters arguing climate change is a public health emergency and opponents disputing the underlying science and urgency. STR 136 also drew mixed testimony, including support from state agencies and one opposition submission from the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. Several witnesses emphasized indigenous knowledge, climate justice, public health impacts, and the need for coordinated state action. Supporters of STR 93 said Native Hawaiian and indigenous knowledge has sustained communities for generations and should be woven into Hawaii’s future climate decision-making. Supporters of STR 111 described climate change as a threat multiplier affecting heat illness, mental health, displacement, wildfire impacts, and food insecurity, while opponents argued the resolution overstated the issue. Testimony on STR 183 highlighted the Aloha Plus Challenge as a statewide sustainability framework with regional influence across the Pacific, including Guam, and stressed its role in tracking progress toward 2030 goals. On STR 198, supporters argued that polluters should help pay for climate-related costs borne by residents and insurers. After testimony concluded, the committee moved into decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass STR 93, SD1 unamended by roll call vote, with the chair, vice chair, Rep. Kahaloa, and Rep. Kush voting aye and Rep. Quinnland excused. The transcript then begins the committee’s action on STR 103, SD1, with the chair again recommending passage as is, but the remainder of the vote is cut off in the provided record.

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• But as you, the committee, the conferees get into committee of conference, they'll see how the Senate
• But as you, the committee, the conferees get into committee of conference, they'll see how the Senate
• But as you, the committee, the conferees get into committee of conference, they'll see how the Senate
• But as you, the committee, the conferees get into committee of conference, they'll see how the Senate
• Uh but that's committee or conference.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Summary: The Legislative Budget Assistant staff presented an overview of the Senate changes to the House-passed budget, focusing on revenue estimates, appropriations, and ending balances across the general fund and education trust fund. The presentation emphasized that the Senate’s budget reflected higher revenue assumptions than the House, driven in part by updated April revenue figures, changes to business, tobacco, and real estate transfer tax splits, and different assumptions about video lottery terminal revenue. The Senate also adjusted lapse estimates upward, especially for HHS, after receiving updated information that lapses could be much larger than originally assumed. The presenter walked through the major differences in the surplus statements for fiscal years 2025 through 2027. Compared with the House, the Senate budget generally showed higher revenues, lower or different appropriations in some areas, and larger balances carried forward, including a larger education trust fund balance and a different rainy day fund transfer. The Senate’s approach also changed several policy assumptions, such as maintaining liquor revenue dedication, removing the House’s meals-and-rooms distribution cap, changing the treatment of unique revenue, and altering the process for meeting a targeted revenue amount by giving the governor more flexibility. On the appropriations side, the Senate removed or modified several House reductions and added funding or adjustments in areas including the judicial branch, corrections, HHS, the Human Rights Commission, and certain settlement costs. The presenter also highlighted Senate changes in House Bill 2 and related budget provisions, including a new arts tax credit, a nursing home bed fee, changes to Medicaid premium assumptions, and differences in how motor vehicle inspection repeal and BLT-related revenue are handled. No votes were taken in the portion shown; the discussion was informational and comparative, aimed at explaining the Senate budget changes before conference committee negotiations.

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• O'Connor, moves that the Senate non-concur in the House amendment and ask for a committee of conference
• O'Connor, moves the Senate non-concur in the House amendment and ask for a committee of conference.
• O'Connor moves that the Senate non-concur in the House amendment and ask for a committee of conference

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of several congratulatory resolutions, including recognition of Ruth Ann Doeck for 40 years of service to the town of Brookline and Aiden Walsh for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The main legislative business concerned Senate No. 18, the proposed joint rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session. The House had amended the proposal by replacing the text with House Document No. 2026. Senator O'Connor moved that the Senate non-concur in the House amendment and request a committee of conference. The motion was adopted, and the Chair appointed Senators Creem, Lovely, and Fattman to the conference committee. The measure was then sent to the House with the Senate's endorsement. The Senate also adopted an order, offered by Senator O'Connor, to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The chamber then voted to adjourn, and the Senate stood adjourned until that time.

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• The Conference Committee on Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations and House Justice Budget
• Is there anyone wishing to address the conference committee?
• If there is no further business of the conference committee, Representative, Senator Wright moves that

Summary: The conference committee on Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations and House Justice Budget Subcommittee met briefly to exchange budget conference materials. The House, through Vice Chair Mani, presented its first counteroffer, including budget items, proviso language, back-of-bill language, implementing bill language, and conforming bill language related to judges. Chair Garcia acknowledged the offer and said the committee had made progress, especially on judges, and would review and respond to the House proposal. Members emphasized the goal of reaching agreement and avoiding a budget “bump.” No public comment was offered, and no substantive debate or amendments occurred during the meeting. The committee reminded members that future meetings would be on one-hour notice. The only action taken was adjournment, moved by Representative/Senator Wright and approved without objection.

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• I VOTE TO NOMINATE REPRESENTATIVE ESPOSITO AS VICE CHAIR OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE WITHOUT OBJECTION
• FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES WE HAVE INCLUDED THE CONFERENCE STARTING POINT ON THE BUDGET SPREADSHEET PROVISO
• IF THERE'S NO OTHER ISSUE BEFORE THE CONFERENCE SENATOR TRUENOW MOVES WE ADJOURN.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Jobs conference committee will come to order. Um, members, this is for, you know, Senate File 1832.
• I just had an amendment that I think we'll just share with the conference committee for next time.
• up in Conference Room 3414.
• received that was sent to the conference received that was sent to the conference committee.<00:
• , the jobs conference committee is adjourned<00:58:45.119> and<00:58:45.359> now<00:58:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• well, first, Nikki at Japa Salon in Stillwater said, "I heard you were talking about me at a press conference
• c><00:04:43.480> press were talking about me at a press were talking about me at a press conference
• 44.320> I<00:04:44.400> said,<00:04:44.600> "Well,<00:04:44.720> yeah, conference
• And I said, "Well, yeah, conference."
• You know, when I heard that at the press conference, it infuriated me, to be honest.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The discussion focused on affordability concerns in Minnesota, especially housing costs for first-time homebuyers, rising license tab fees, and property taxes. The senator said many constituents are struggling with everyday costs and argued that recent state spending and tax increases, along with mandates on local governments, have worsened the situation. She also cited waste, fraud, and abuse in state government as a reason to rein in spending and keep more money in taxpayers’ pockets. A major topic was her support for bills to conform Minnesota tax law to federal policy on no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. She said these measures would help workers, including service employees and hairdressers, by letting them keep more of their earnings, and would also benefit small businesses by making them more competitive in hiring. She noted that other states have adopted similar policies and said Minnesota had not yet held a hearing on the bills in committee. The senator also discussed a proposal to roll back vehicle license tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are higher than neighboring states and can exceed car payments. She expressed hope that the legislature could act on affordability measures before the end of session, and said she expected these tax-relief ideas to be a priority if her party gains more power in the next election.

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• Now it's no secret the relationship and the conference process between the House and the Senate.
• And lastly, the Revenue Estimating Conference will review the bill on Friday.
• The impact of this bill is expected to be significantly lower than what the conference adopted for the
• And lastly, the revenue estimating conference will review the bill on Friday.
• The impact of this bill is expected to be significantly lower than what the conference adopted for the

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. The first, SPB 7046, was the Senate tax package. It included changes to Live Local property tax opt-outs, charter school distributions from voter-approved property tax levies, RV park special assessments, fiscally constrained county funding, a permanent sales tax exemption for small propane tanks, a hunting/fishing/camping sales tax holiday, and provisions barring governmental net zero policies. An amendment made the charter-school distribution change prospective starting July 1, 2026. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the charter-school language would divert money from traditional public schools and on the fiscal-constrained county formula. The bill was reported favorably as a committee bill after a roll call vote, with Senators Bernard and Jones voting no. The committee also considered SPB 7048, which updates Florida’s conformity to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and partially decouples from federal tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill addresses bonus depreciation, research and experimental expenses, business meal deductions, and the business interest deduction, with the Revenue Estimating Conference expected to review the fiscal impact later in the week. The Florida Chamber testified that the bill should better align with federal tax relief and reduce administrative burdens, while senators emphasized the need to balance business tax relief with state revenue constraints. SPB 7048 was also reported favorably as a committee bill by roll call vote.

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• On the next measure, HCR 42 HD1, the two chairs have conferred at length.
• On the next measure, HCR 42 HD1, the two chairs have conferred at length.
• Uh, the two chairs have conferred<00:15:17.600> at<00:15:17.959> length.
• <00:15:18.959> Such<00:15:19.199> a<00:15:19.360> spectacular conferred at length
• Such a spectacular conferred at length.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Health, Human Services, Agriculture, and Environment hearing first took up HTR 28, which would reconvene the working group created under House Resolution 18 to continue addressing water and air contamination and remediation issues tied to the Pua Range Training Facility. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers describing long-standing community concern and alleged lead contamination near the shooting range and nearby beach areas. One testifier urged passage as a critical mechanism for protecting the community. The committees then voted to recommend passage of HTR 28 as is, and the motion was adopted. The committees next considered HCR 25 HD1, asking the Department of Agriculture to add a statement on desecration laws to the plant and animal declaration form, and HCR 200, concerning the Maui axis deer control and venison initiative. The Department of Agriculture and DLNR offered comments on HCR 25 HD1, and HCR 200 drew support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and others, who said axis deer pose economic and environmental threats. Both measures were advanced with technical amendments, and both recommendations were adopted. The hearing then moved to HCR 27, which asks Hawaii’s congressional delegation to petition USDA to address disparities affecting Hawaii’s agricultural exports, and HCR 42 HD1, encouraging each county to develop its own biosecurity plan. The Department of Agriculture supported HCR 27, and testimony on HCR 42 HD1 emphasized county-level invasive species prevention, the need for local biosecurity planning, and gaps in state and county authority over noxious weeds and invasive plants. After a brief recess to regain quorum, both committees voted to pass HCR 27 with technical amendments and HCR 42 HD1 as is; all motions were adopted and the hearing adjourned.

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• Joe Harmon, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, is an opponent to the bill. He's here.
• I represent the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. Thanks. Thank you for the bill.
• Joe Harmon, Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, is an opponent to the bill. He's here.
• I represent the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.
• I represent the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met and considered nine bills, with members hearing brief presentations, limited debate, and mostly unanimous support. Early measures included CS/HB 421, which expands peer support access for first responders to include support personnel, and HB 205, which creates a new offense for abandoning a restrained dog during a natural disaster (“Troopers’ Law”). Both bills drew support from law enforcement and animal welfare-related witnesses, and both were reported favorably; HB 205 was adopted with a technical amendment. The committee also approved CS/HB 157 on service of process, which clarifies that a prior statutory change applies to all causes of action, creates a safe harbor for compliance, tightens substituted service requirements, and allows individual registered agents to be served anywhere in the state. HB 693, which adds an aggravating factor for capital felonies committed where people are gathered for school, religious, or public government activities, drew both support and opposition; the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed expanding the death penalty, while supporters argued juries should have more tools in capital cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate. Members then approved CS/HB 113, increasing penalties for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, after discussion about marked versus unmarked vehicles and an amendment that restored current penalties for two related offenses. Rep. Bracey Davis voted no, citing concerns about unmarked cars and public safety perceptions. The committee also passed HB 91 on misdemeanor probation, PCS/CS/HB 383 allowing certain officers and service members to purchase firearms without the three-day waiting period, and CS/HB 195 to let correctional education count toward professional licensure requirements for incarcerated people. Finally, CS/HB 479 was approved to allow judges to order restitution in hit-and-run property-damage cases. All bills were reported favorably, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.