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• entities as well as some public entities in the state.
• The state government remits federal money to UC and CSU through the public universities to private entities
• I've already mentioned, including public and private entities and individuals directly.
• , private entities, individuals, etc.
• , private entities, which include businesses, as well as any governmental entity or public entity that

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• The private entity has to consent to the use of the information before it can be used.
• consent of the private entity or by way of a court order.
• When you say private entity, do you mean the party collecting the data or the party whose data is being
• We do see it being sold to other public and private entities. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• to then get a court, use that, ...would allow that private entity to then get a court, use that data

Bills: HB294, SB40, SB43, SB35

Keywords: cannabis, cannabis packaging, cannabis labeling, cannabis regulation, Cannabis Control Division, adulterated cannabis, artificial color additive, food dye, youth appeal, minor appeal, child-resistant packaging, black-and-white packaging, edibles, product labeling, consumer protection, marijuana, hemp, dispensary, licensed cannabis business, cannabis manufacturer

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• It's private.<00:22:04.559> It's<00:22:04.799> protected. private.
• Now, to operate as that entity, an entity has to file with our office, submit a fee, and submit a sworn
• Private and secret and confidential.
• , your home address is completely private, your home address is completely private, completely<01
• Imagine for public and private.

Bills: HF1151, HF1239, HF1240, HF2020, HF2514, HF2515, HF2451

Keywords: Compensation Council, salaries, state officials, judicial compensation, legislative process, public funds, misuse, law enforcement, accountability, state government, legislative auditor, compliance, transparency, retirement benefits, health insurance, dependents, state employees, Medicare, legislative studies, government oversight

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• the private credit market.
• Kick-up in defaults in the private credit market.
• But the fact is that we've run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as quasi-public, quasi-private entities for
• a growing... ...a private markets program that's significant in size, and we have a growing private
• markets program with the private debt and the private equity, and in order to accommodate this vintage

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• No other public entity is going to be, or private entity is going to be able to request that information
• > be<02:36:01.840> able<02:36:02.000> to or private entity is going to be able to
• And this information, it's within these private entities that are registered agents.
• <02:49:56.479> entities<02:49:56.880> that it's within these private entities that
• it's within these private entities that are<02:49:57.200> registered<02:49:57.600> agents.

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• It's coming at a heavy price to our private property owners.
• Our contract, we cannot give away private property owner rights.
• We are not for profit entities. We're designated that by the IRS.
• Those were on private.
• facilities on private easements.

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• **Dave Nelson**: It's a good entity to maintain it.
• So it's a private road. **Dave Nelson**: Yes, sir. So it's a private road? Yes, sir.
• After the 1986 Tax Act, there was a bit of indecision on how to handle private entities or private works
• We have basically any governmental entity, local governmental entity, that issues debt; we enumerate
• I’m a private sector guy.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• This was a private road.
• First, we have governmental entities that are competing with the private sector, and the governmental
• entities are doing the exact same thing, but yet the governmental entity has immunity that the private
• citizens and private property rather than the governmental entity.
• entity.

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• So we're talking about a private employer who contracts with the state.
• So they want to do it with their own private money.
• They want to do it with their own private money.
• And as was stated, this is an extreme overreach into private business.
• we don't want them to invest in entities that boycott Israel.

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service without debate. It then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded liability, and preserves the 3% employee contribution rate. Senator Fine said the bill would increase FRS Trust Fund revenue by about $310 million annually and also gives certain elected officers an option related to DROP accumulations. An amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1710, a bill by Senator DeSantis/DeSigley to prohibit state agencies, vendors, and grant recipients from using state funds for DEI-related policies, trainings, and programs, and to impose related restrictions on medical institutions of higher education. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s broad and vague language, its effect on health-related work, public-facing agency positions, private contractors, and medical school admissions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to stop DEI from influencing state agencies and that the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and minority communities; a few supporters said DEI is ideological and should be removed from government and public institutions. After debate, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote, with Senator Errington voting no. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, with a delete-all amendment. Senator Leak said the bill would expand Florida’s anti-BDS framework to cover nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, foreign government funds, academic boycotts, political subdivisions, and certain grants, while the amendment aligned the bill with existing law and clarified procurement and divestment provisions. Testimony included support from proponents who said Florida should not do business with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, and opposition from speakers who argued the bill would restrict academic freedom and conscience. Debate continued as the transcript ended, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• And then I could also push an entity to do the survey.
• And then I could also push an entity to do the survey.
• A whole bunch of other people...” “...other entities.
• So a private citizen may not... ...from an ETJ? So a private citizen may not, but a developer can.
• is no private property right in an ETJ.

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• . entities. entities.
• addresses private. addresses private.
• to entity to entity, passed from entity to entity to entity, the<02:20:25.040> city<02:20:25.280
• <02:23:29.600> entities accepted by public and private entities accepted by public and private
• At the current time it's private, and as it's transferred to another entity, do we have assurance that

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• sector entities that comply with certain requirements.
• entities that comply with certain requirements.
• But most of these entities, a lot of entities, are not required to meet any standards. Follow up.
• Part of what I do as a private equity investor, we have 17 different companies.
• I wanted you to hear from the public, from the private sector, actually.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1183, by Rep. G. Lombardo, as amended by a strike-all. The bill would provide liability protection for local governments and private-sector entities that substantially comply with certain cybersecurity practices, including multi-factor authentication, disaster recovery plans, and related policies and procedures. Rep. Lombardo said the measure is intended to create incentives for better cybersecurity and to limit class-action exposure after incidents, while still allowing suits where negligence can be shown. Supporters included TechNet, the Florida Justice Reform Institute, the Florida League of Cities, Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Association of Counties, and Dr. Edward Long of the James Madison Institute; Vice Chair Steele, Rep. Blanco, and Rep. McFarland also spoke in favor. Ranking Member Bracy Davis opposed the bill, saying she was not comfortable granting liability protections to entities that may have contributed to breaches and questioning whether substantial compliance would be self-attested. The amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably by a 14-2 vote. After the vote, the committee shifted into an extended discussion about Florida’s state IT governance structure, procurement, and project management. Members criticized the current federated model as fragmented and lacking clear accountability, with repeated references to long-running problems such as cost overruns, weak vendor oversight, workforce shortages, and the troubled I-Connect system. Several members argued that the state needs a single accountable leader or stronger enterprise authority over agency technology decisions. Ranking Member Bracy Davis raised concerns about the impact of broken systems on vulnerable populations and asked about the role of advisory councils. Rep. G. Lombardo, Vice Chair Steele, Rep. Miller, and Rep. Groh all emphasized the need for centralized leadership, better alignment of authority and budget, and more disciplined procurement and integration practices. A public witness, Victoria Zep of Team 180, testified in support of a more enterprise-wide approach and said the private sector also wants more organization and transparency. She criticized short procurement timelines, limited competition, and poorly written scopes, and urged the state to post procurements more openly and seek broader vendor input. She also discussed the need to respect agency-specific federal requirements while still improving statewide coordination. The chair closed by asking members to bring forward ideas for immediate and long-term reforms, including review of Senate Bill 7026, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

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• being represented by private attorneys. being represented by private attorneys.
• entities and and not to the private entities and and not to the private individuals.
• business entities and not private<03:09:29.760> individuals<03:09:30.240> or<03:09:30.479
• a legal entity.
• definition of business entity? Mr. definition of business entity? Mr.

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• Domestic private entities that have outsourced jobs abroad potentially undermine the state's economic
• House Bill 4921 addresses this by prohibiting state investments in domestic private entities that outsource
• It addresses domestic private entities that, within the previous two years, have created employment suitable
• It also restricts tax and fee benefits for private entities that have outsourced jobs as described or
• By state officials or entities.

Bills: HB551, HB 1281, HB1378, HB1617, HB2868, HB2881, HB3374, HB4439, HB4726, HB4732, HB4878, HB4914, HB4921, HB4958, HB5200, HB5318, HB5360, HB5402, HB5568, HB5573, HB5623, HJR218

Keywords: political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation

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• And certainly in private meetings with me and those types of things.
• Additionally, it addresses exempt entities and entities that may qualify as a payment stablecoin issuer
• The bill before you expands representation on the commission for those entities to include those entities
• The fee owner may use a private provider.
• So this is in relation to private providers.

Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees in a single vote, then took up a series of bills, most of them reported favorably. The early debate centered on SB 208, a land-use bill by Sen. McLean that would require development fees to reflect review costs and create more objective compatibility standards for residential development denials. An amendment adding housing-related provisions, including an OPAGA study of urban development boundaries, drew extended discussion over the Everglades and local control; it was adopted, while a late-filed amendment on rural boundaries was withdrawn. The bill was then reported favorably after supporters and opponents, including Miami-Dade and housing groups, weighed in. The committee also favorably reported SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments adding conservation, wildlife corridor, and Everglades-related protections, with one amendment specifically preserving stronger protections in counties covered by the Northern Everglades/Indian River Lagoon plan. Several criminal justice and public records measures also advanced. SB 436 would add resisting an officer with violence as a qualifying prior offense for battery enhancement and include certain felony battery offenses in prison release reoffender status. SB 830 would extend public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. SB 990 would authorize protected cell captive insurers in Florida. SB 600, on bail bonds, drew the most debate: an amendment by Sen. Rouson preserved the current treatment of charitable bail organizations’ deposits, with supporters arguing nonprofits help low-income defendants and critics saying the bill should distinguish commercial and nonprofit bonding; the amendment was adopted and the bill reported favorably. SB 914 on dry needling and SB 1434 on infill redevelopment also passed, the latter with an amendment removing a 10% markup requirement for buyback provisions. The committee then moved through a large education and health agenda. SB 1504 would let high school students who complete an insurance/personal finance elective qualify later for a customer service representative license. SB 1718 would expand educator preparation and temporary certification options. SB 7038 was a broad education package covering tuition waivers for Florida State Guard members, residency rules, consumer protections, dual enrollment, grading, and college funding; amendments clarified workforce licensure and exempted certain dental training from new licensure rules. SB 1092 on podiatric medicine added definitions and restrictions for cellular/tissue-based products. SB 1138 on qualified contractors created a pre-application review program for certain local governments, with historic-preservation carveouts. SB 186 on student health and safety required seizure-training and action plans in schools, and SB 560 on child welfare streamlined psychotropic-medication procedures for children in state care while adding youth advisory meetings and insurance-data review. SB 902, a broad Department of Health bill, addressed medical marijuana facility setbacks, practitioner discipline, autism microcredentials, marriage and family therapy licensure, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and family home health aide delegation; it passed after two amendments. Finally, SB 218 on land-use regulations limited hurricane-recovery restrictions to affected counties, SB 1002 expanded child-neglect definitions tied to parental drug abuse, SB 1474 tightened biosolids land-application rules, SB 1708 eased out-of-state veterinary licensure by endorsement, and SB 314 established a Florida regulatory framework for payment stablecoins aligned with federal law. Most measures were reported favorably by committee vote after brief testimony or no debate.

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• If you count all entities like Puerto Rico and Virgin...
• Private versus public, you make that choice.
• connected with the in-state entity.
• With the in-state entity.
• connected with the in-state entity. with the in-state entity.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up a series of health and human services bills, beginning with CS/SB 1602, which would require hospital emergency departments to have evidence-based pediatric care protocols, staff training, child-sized equipment and medications, a pediatric care coordinator, and participation in a national pediatric readiness assessment. The bill was reported favorably after no public opposition. CS/SB 1224, aligning Florida law with federal requirements for paramedics to administer controlled substances under physician or nurse practitioner direction, also drew supportive testimony from the Florida Fire Chiefs Association and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1182, requiring coverage of continuous glucose monitors under both pharmacy and durable medical equipment benefits, was likewise reported favorably after brief support from AARP. The committee then considered CS/SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which addresses venous thromboembolism by defining certain conditions as chronic diseases, creating a statewide registry, and requiring screening and training in hospitals, surgical centers, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Family members and blood clot advocates strongly supported the bill, but assisted living representatives objected to being included, arguing the bill would impose unrealistic medical expectations and liability on residential care facilities. Senators also raised concerns about the assisted living provisions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said more changes were likely later. CS/CS/SB 954, dealing with recovery residences and treatment centers, was amended to reduce the number of active patients from 500 to 300 and then reported favorably after extensive debate over zoning, clustering, neighborhood impacts, and access to recovery housing. CS/SB 1050, which expands the developmental disabilities pilot program and creates an adult pathways waiver option, generated the most extensive testimony. Supporters said it would help reduce the long APD waitlist and expand services, while many families and advocates warned against managed care, citing provider shortages, weak oversight, and the importance of consumer-directed care. Committee members emphasized that participation is voluntary and that people can disenroll, and the bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 614, requiring a public educational webpage about background screening and level-two screening requirements, and CS/SB 1578, expanding breast cancer screening coverage, were both reported favorably with little opposition. CS/SB 1060 created a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations; after an amendment expanding the committee from three to five members, it was reported favorably. CS/CS/SB 1240, updating DCF substance abuse and mental health procedures including 988, methadone assessment, forensic evaluators, and Baker Act transfer timing, was amended and reported favorably after debate over transfer deadlines and facility responsibilities. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 526, a major nursing education bill aimed at improving Florida’s low NCLEX passage rates by tightening program standards, requiring exit exams and remediation, mandating reporting and inspections, and limiting accreditation extensions. A strike-all amendment was introduced that would also require certain low-performing programs to offer a three-month graduate preceptorship. The transcript cuts off before the bill’s full debate and final action are completed.

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• the private credit market.
• There weren’t a lot of bodies or entities, I should say, involved.
• The fact is that we've run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as quasi-public, quasi-private entities for many
• Private equity will be proxied with public equity. Mr.
• a growing private markets program with the private debt and the private equity.

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and receive updates on the Legacy Fund transparency website and fund performance. Staff reported the website procurement was in contract negotiations, with a planned go-live around November 1, and that the site would provide downloadable, more transparent information on fund holdings, allocations, history, and legislative appropriations while protecting confidential data. The investment office then reviewed performance through January 2026, describing strong returns relative to benchmarks, noting real estate and fixed income as weaker areas, and explaining that the fund’s diversification and internal management had helped offset market volatility, including recent geopolitical impacts. Members also discussed the in-state investment program, especially the Bank of North Dakota’s CD-match allocation. Several members questioned whether the program had been static for years and whether the uncommitted balance should remain parked there if it was not being used. The committee voted to pause further transfers into the program until the Bank provides a report and the committee can consider possible statutory changes; the motion also requested a cost-benefit analysis from RVK, and it passed by roll call vote. In the afternoon, RVK presented its review of the investment policy statement as it relates to the in-state investment program. The consultant said it found no major policy impediments, and that implementers and stakeholders generally felt the program was proceeding as intended. RVK emphasized best practices such as third-party due diligence, competitive risk-adjusted returns, diversification, pacing, and exit strategies, while cautioning that required lower-return investments or spending commitments can create pressure on the fund’s long-term real value. The consultant also raised ancillary concerns about state-level concentration risk, the need to distinguish between public and commercial infrastructure, and the lack of a central repository for all state funding commitments to the same projects.

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• They might be a public or private. business, a non-profit entity, or a governmental entity, or institute
• One for those public and private businesses, and then one for government. entities and institutes of
• private entities and the question is still in terms of transparency how those funds are being best.
• For any private equity investment, private equity investors will not do business with entities like TRS
• It is common across government. entities. It's common in the private sector.

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• And so so it's privately owned. >> Yeah. And so so it's privately owned.
• >> It's not a public charter school. >> It's private. Completely private. >> It's a private school.
• >> It's not a public charter school. >> It's private. Completely private. >> It's a private school.
• >> It's not a public charter school. >> It's private. Completely private. >> It's a private school.
• entity.

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• , one entity, and scaled down from there.
• But our non-bank entities do not have that pathway unless the state... ...entities do not have that pathway
• Are you guys the entity?
• Does the BDO award or has awarded any funds to quasi-governmental entities that compete with the private
• Do private sector entities request information or do you require private sector entities to file PIOs

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