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• So their shot group is the ten ring, hitting the eight; the seven is that... ...unsatisfactory.

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• Um, would it not ring a bell like this is $25 million of cash. Correct? Correct.

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• So we're in a very precarious situation here, and I don't want to sound sad or that I'm ringing the bell

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• So that's sort of where we're at with the audit, and that obviously does ring alarm bells to auditors

Summary: The subcommittee first heard a lengthy Auditor General presentation on the Department of Management Services’ fleet management operations. The audit found major problems with oversight, recordkeeping, policies, fee-setting, purchase and disposal approvals, public auction controls, and FleetWave system access and processing. Key findings included that 2,279 vehicles valued at more than $57 million could not be matched between FleetWave and FLAIR, disposal records were missing or incomplete, user access remained active long after employees separated, and the department had not documented a reasonable basis for its $1.75 per-vehicle monthly fee. Members expressed strong concern about the accuracy of the state’s fleet inventory and the risk of waste or misuse. DMS Secretary Allende said the department concurred with the findings, was working with the Auditor General, and planned corrective actions, including better training, clearer guidance, improved reconciliation, and possible centralization or pilot programs for fleet purchasing and management. The committee then returned to vacancy discussions with several agencies. The Division of Administrative Hearings said its two long-vacant judges of compensation claims positions had been hard to fill because of low pay and short reappointment terms, but the chief judge said the division could operate without them and offered those positions up as part of a reduction exercise. The Public Service Commission reported 42 vacancies but said statutory deadlines were still being met, though staff workloads and depth of analysis were affected. The commission also said vacancies help it manage salaries within its trust-fund budget. Members questioned whether some of those positions were truly needed given the lack of delays. The Florida Gaming Control Commission reported 29 vacancies, including a vacant chair that prevented appointment of an inspector general, and said the chair vacancy was a gubernatorial appointment issue. The acting executive director also said the commission’s compulsive gambling prevention program had lapsed after no responsive bids were received for a new contract, but an invitation to negotiate was nearly complete and a new provider was expected soon. The Public Employee Relations Commission reported that its caseload had more than doubled after Senate Bill 256, which increased union recertification work; it said it was meeting deadlines only with overtime and that the workload had not fallen despite decertifications. Members asked for follow-up data on union cases, vacancy needs, and whether some positions across agencies could be reallocated to better match workload.

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• examples in our recent history in the Department of Justice, and that's why what was really kind of a ringing

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.

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• :22.000> without<00:16:22.279> them Is the job of the CFPB, and without them, it is ringing

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I saw a cartoon about someone presenting a wedding ring, and instead of a diamond, it had an egg on it

Bills: SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40, SR 61, SR 91, SR 97, SR 103, SR 104, SR 112, SR 115, SR 116, SCR 16, SB 26, SB 26

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, Texas Music Advocacy Day, music industry

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• get a vote on the MUD, but what you decide is going to have impacts on them in the second and third ring

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It's a joy to hear their oohs. and aahs when kids see the rings of Saturn for the first time, or the

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• The bill that was just mentioned, The bill that was just mentioned, the citizenship bill, really rings

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from several county supervisors of elections and the Florida Supervisors of Elections Association on the 2024 election cycle and priorities for the 2025 session. They described very high turnout in the presidential election, major operational planning needs, and the heavy reliance on seasonal workers, list maintenance, ballot-on-demand systems, and secure chain-of-custody procedures. They also discussed the impact of recent legislative changes on voter-roll maintenance, including inactive voter removal, and said Florida’s election administration has improved to what they called a “platinum standard.” The supervisors outlined several legislative requests: allowing more than one non-government “wild card” early voting site to improve access and emergency flexibility; requiring newly naturalized citizens to update driver’s license information so voter records match DHSMV data; exempting home addresses of certain election workers and ballot transporters from public records to improve safety and recruitment; restoring a checkbox on vote-by-mail return envelopes so voters can stay on the vote-by-mail list for the next cycle; aligning base salaries for supervisors, property appraisers, and clerks with other constitutional officers; and reducing ballot length by removing precinct committee races from the ballot. They also said they expect a committee bill to carry some of these proposals. Members questioned the panel about ballot transport security, signature verification, vote-by-mail expiration, public records transparency, and the petition process for constitutional amendments. The supervisors said ballots are transported under detailed county plans with tamper-evident seals, chain-of-custody logs, trained workers, and in some cases two-person transport teams. On petitions, they said the process is labor-intensive and expensive, that fraud has occurred in some cases, and that they favor reforms such as requiring more personal identifying information and having initiative sponsors mail petitions to voters rather than making supervisors handle the mailing. They also said signature mismatches can be cured within 72 hours after Election Day and that voters are notified when possible. After the supervisors’ presentation, the committee also heard brief public testimony from Kathleen Griffiths, who urged adoption of commercial-style risk management standards in election systems and referenced several election-related bills her group supports.

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• Ring. Uh huh. Yeah. Yeah. How's it going? I guess they thought I'd forget. I should try.

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• In the middle of the night, if my phone's ringing and it's Colonel Howes, it's not a good call.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

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• He was on federal parole, pistol-whipped her, had the gun to her head, and strangled her all on ring
• strangled<01:19:32.760> her<01:19:33.280> all<01:19:33.680> on<01:19:34.000> ring
• head, and strangled her all on ring head, and strangled her all on ring camera. camera. camera.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the gentle lady and other Republicans talk about how much they care about our federal workforce, it rings
• tell<02:41:15.120> you,<02:41:15.760> it<02:41:16.000> it<02:41:16.240> rings
• I I got to tell you, it it rings hollow. I I got to tell you, it it rings hollow.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So this ask about something else on another balance sheet seems to ring false to me.
• /c><02:02:30.800> sheet<02:02:31.199> seems<02:02:31.599> to<02:02:31.840> ring
• another balance sheet seems to ring another balance sheet seems to ring false<02:02:32.400> to

Keywords: 916, all

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• So, if you heard the testimony from the detective from Manchester, he's discussed a drug ring that is
• ><01:28:57.920> discussed<01:28:58.320> a<01:28:58.480> drug<01:28:58.719> ring
• <01:28:59.040> that<01:28:59.440> is this he's discussed a drug ring that is this he's
• discussed a drug ring that is in<01:28:59.760> Dorchester<01:29:00.400> and<01:29:00.560

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So, for example, Lisbon, Jaffrey, Ringe, um, Woodsville considered leasing their boiler for the middle
• <02:11:54.639> Lisbon<02:11:55.639> uh<02:11:55.800> Jaffrey<02:11:56.199> ringe
• <02:11:57.119> um example Lisbon uh Jaffrey ringe um example Lisbon uh Jaffrey ringe um Woodsville

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Paul was not only a legend in the ring, but he was also a man of humility and great faith.
• <00:09:10.279> legend<00:09:10.600> in<00:09:10.720> the<00:09:10.839> ring
• 00:09:11.800> but<00:09:11.920> he<00:09:12.000> was not only a legend in the ring
• but he was not only a legend in the ring but he was also<00:09:12.480> a<00:09:12.600> man

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And then you have another 12-mile ring where you have increased animal surveillance.
• Price discovery happens in the sale ring.
• So when you come to our market, in that sale ring, by the buyer sitting in front, right there price discovery

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So why when your associations come forward here are you not ringing the alarm bell?
• So why when your associations come forward here, are you not ringing the alarm bell and saying, here
• Well, someone's calling me now, and it rings in my ear. They always call me at the wrong time.

Keywords: 1184, house, all