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• neighborhoods specifies that home base, businesses and cars, food operations do not qualify as a commercial
• Preemption, if a a if we're in a mixed use industrial commercial zone and we're not next.
• If we have single-family homes adjacent on to sites of us within commercial industry, mixed use property
• On Uniform commercial code. Senator Grall.
• The building before you today is the Florida version of Article 12 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• produces more than 150 gallons a year, they have to produce that in a certified honey house or a commercial-type
• produces more than 150 gallons a year, they have to produce that in a certified honey house or a commercial-type
• produces more than 150 gallons a year, they have to produce that in a certified honey house or a commercial-type
• <00:32:28.600> house<00:32:29.000> or<00:32:29.159> a<00:32:29.320> commercial
• call certif honey house or a commercial call certif honey house or a commercial type<00:32:30.559

Keywords: 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 – Attendance Roll Call 03:15 -- House Bill 186 09:59 – Roll Call Vote 11:51 – HB 370 22:55 – Roll Call Vote 24:45 – HB 304 28:47—Roll Call Vote 30:13 – HB 391 43:09—Roll Call Vote, 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 186, which would streamline food-service rules for churches and nonprofits providing meals to homeless shelters and people displaced by natural disasters. Representative Duvall said the bill is meant to remove unnecessary kitchen and plumbing requirements so organizations can safely serve simple meals in emergencies. Members discussed food safety, whether the bill applies only in declared disaster situations or also to homeless shelters, and whether training should be offered; Duvall clarified that the disaster and homelessness provisions are separate and that food must still be safe and wholesome. After discussion, the committee took a roll call vote and House Bill 186 passed with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 370, a Department of Agriculture reorganization measure sponsored by Representative Payne. Payne and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said the bill would move the Division of Farm Safety and Rural Health and create an Office of Economic Development to better support programs such as Food Is Medicine, rural health, farmer mental health, and farm safety. Members asked about the removal of references to shows and fairs, whether the bill would affect livestock shows and county fairs, and whether any new funding was included; Payne said the department would still support shows and fairs, the change was about efficiency and focus, and no new funding was specified because budget decisions come later. Discussion on House Bill 370 also highlighted the department’s broader economic role, including agricultural economic development and outreach tied to the new USDA secretary’s visit to Kentucky. The committee then voted and the bill passed with favorable expression. Finally, the committee began House Bill 304 on soybean assessment language. Representative Bivens and soybean association representatives explained it as cleanup language related to the soybean checkoff and a contingency if the federal checkoff changes. Members asked whether a referendum had already occurred and whether producers supported the measure; the witnesses said the referendum had already taken place and that soybean producers and the association supported it, while one member noted the state may increasingly need to adjust to federal changes.

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• These bills only address the commercially insured in New Hampshire.
• Three, policy makers should not cost shift onto commercially insured consumers.
• a floor if we're going to do commercial a floor if we're going to do commercial rate<03:17:22.000
• I think Senator Apprentice referred to the term, uh, commercial payers should pay with fair share.
• providers below cross the commercial providers below cross the commercial insurance<03:22:39.560

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• we've seen changes in the commercial we've seen changes in the commercial market<00:41:42.640>
• <01:07:43.480> insurance, percentage of commercial insurance, percentage of commercial insurance
• We do a lot of things on commercial payers, we do a lot of things on Medicare payers about incentives
• We do a lot of things on commercial payers, we do a lot of things on Medicare payers about incentives
• We do a lot of things on commercial payers, we do a lot of things on Medicare payers about incentives

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One of the most successful programs in the country is cited for technology commercialization.
• One of the most successful programs in the country is cited for technology commercialization.
• One of the most successful programs in the country is cited for technology commercialization.
• One of the most successful programs in the country is cited for technology commercialization.
• <01:41:57.679> activities terms of commercialization activities terms of commercialization

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• unreasonable, in my opinion, to maintain a system where the government demands discounts but then tells commercial
• HB 909 is seeking for commercial payers to cover behavioral health crisis services.
• HB. 909 is seeking for commercial payers to cover behavioral health crisis services.
• And I'm bringing... is seeking for commercial payers to cover behavioral health crisis services.

Summary: The Senate Insurance Committee met on May 13, 2026, adopted the May 6 minutes, and then took up several bills dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, prescription access, behavioral health coverage, and Citizens Property Insurance. HB 938, as amended, was the main PBM reform measure. After the committee adopted a large amendment set that narrowed the bill, members heard extensive testimony in support from Mark Bloom, Justin Joseph of Capital Rx, and Kathy Ue of Pontchartrain Cancer Center, all emphasizing transparency, pass-through pricing, reverse auctions, and patient access. Supporters described savings from reverse auctions and administrative models, while the cancer center testified that PBM-owned specialty pharmacy requirements can delay cancer medications and create financial hardship. The committee reported HB 938 favorably with amendments. The committee also heard HB 1154, which prohibits prior authorization for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians, with a $250 cap discussed as a safeguard against higher-cost generics. The bill was supported by representatives from Ochsner Health and the Louisiana State Medical Society and was reported favorably. HB 909, which requires commercial coverage for behavioral health crisis services, was amended to clarify the insurers covered and then reported favorably with support from the Office of Behavioral Health and several outside groups. Testimony on HB 909 focused on reducing emergency room and law enforcement burdens and expanding crisis response capacity across the state. HB 1187, dealing with excess emergency assessment funds from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, was explained by the Insurance Commissioner as a way to transfer remaining Katrina-era assessment funds to the Fortified Roof Program. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, SB 511 and SB 512 were deferred and converted into a study resolution approach because there was not yet consensus on the underlying issue. The meeting then adjourned.

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• They have a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to improve data in the commercial
• They have a grant from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to improve data in commercial
• And number 22 is UAPB with janitorial services for commercial cleaning services for dormitories.
• And number 22 is UAPB, janitorial doctors for commercial cleaning services for dormitories.

Summary: The committee heard a series of appropriation requests and contract reviews across multiple sections. In Section B, members approved temporary appropriations for the Court of Appeals, Commerce/Aeronautics, and Insurance-related payments and refunds. Section C ARPA requests from DHS were approved to return unused federal funds. Section D infrastructure-related appropriations, including wildfire preparedness, broadband BEAD funding, forestry support, recycling, and oil and gas sample preservation, were approved after questions about broadband audit controls and performance safeguards. Section E DHS reallocations were approved, including large transfers within Medical Services from hospital medical to private and public nursing home lines, along with smaller transfers for children and family services, developmental disabilities, and youth services; members asked about the source and purpose of the medical services transfer. Sections F and G were reviewed, covering cash fund requests, federal grants, and miscellaneous grants, including community college storm repairs, corrections commissary and maintenance, 911 enhancements, maternal health, disability determinations, state police equipment, digital newspaper archiving, and CDL data improvements. In Section H, the committee reviewed pay plan appropriations and performance fund transfers tied to the new Class and Comp pay plan. Section I reviewed three methods of finance for UA Little Rock, UAMS, and the University of Arkansas system. In Section J, the committee reviewed discretionary grants, including a $1.4 million HIV services grant and nine tobacco prevention subgrants through UAPB. Members questioned the effectiveness, metrics, and addresses of some tobacco-cessation arts-based grantees, especially Arts Absolutely Inc.; after discussion, Representative Kavanaugh moved to expunge the vote on J2 and refer it back for review at a later ALC meeting, and that motion passed. J3, a Department of Energy and Environment grant for propane safety training and e-waste recycling services, was then reviewed. The committee also reviewed contracts in Section K. K-1 ratified emergency management nuclear planning work performed during a transition between agencies. K-2 construction contracts included architectural and engineering services for corrections, National Park College signage, a Razorback Road parking facility, and UAMS cyclotron installation. K-3 intergovernmental contracts covered health, education, autism waiver, stroke, newborn screening, Medicaid evidence review, and radiation testing services. K-4 out-of-state contracts included staffing, IT, tobacco prevention, audit, marketing, planetarium, recruitment, and janitorial services; Senator Irvin noted one contract appeared to belong in the out-of-state list rather than intergovernmental. K-5 in-state contracts covered staffing, cleaning, re-entry and treatment services, foster care and disability services, hearing officers, asbestos abatement, campus IT support, and janitorial work. The meeting ended after a brief personal update from Senator Irvin about tornado damage in Stone County and thanks to members for their concern, followed by adjournment.

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• This proposal narrows the focus of the fee authority to the transport refrigeration unit and commercial
• This proposal narrows the focus of the fee authority to the transport refrigeration unit and commercial
• This proposal narrows the focus of the fee authority to the transport refrigeration unit and commercial
• This proposal narrows the focus of the fee authority to the transport refrigeration unit and commercial

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the governor’s May Revision, especially the proposed extension of the cap-and-trade program to 2045 as “cap-and-invest,” the related greenhouse gas reduction fund (GGRF) spending framework, and several trailer bill proposals. Department of Finance staff outlined budget solutions including a $1.5 billion annual General Fund-to-GGRF shift for Cal Fire that would grow to $1.9 billion by 2029-30, continued support for high-speed rail, climate bond implementation, and various environmental and water-related statutory changes. The administration also described proposals affecting the Delta Conveyance Project, water quality planning, groundwater bulletin timing, Exide cleanup funding, and other agency-specific items, though the chair repeatedly asked staff to keep the presentation high-level and save details for the next hearing. Members from both parties raised strong concerns about the cap-and-invest proposal, arguing that it could reduce or displace funding for transit, affordable housing, active transportation, wildfire prevention, zero-emission vehicles, and other previously committed programs. Several members questioned whether the administration was effectively shifting essential ongoing services like Cal Fire onto a temporary carbon market fund, how the General Fund backstop would work if auction revenues fall short, and whether the proposal would leave enough money for continuous appropriations and future awards. Members also criticized the inclusion of cap-and-invest reauthorization in the budget process and asked for clearer information on the impact to high-speed rail, transit, and other GGRF priorities. The Delta Conveyance Project and related trailer bill language drew significant opposition from members and public commenters, who argued the proposal would fast-track the project, weaken CEQA-related review, and authorize revenue bond financing without sufficient legislative oversight. Public testimony also included support for maintaining or expanding funding for transit, affordable housing, AB 617 community air protection, offshore wind infrastructure, and ignition interlock programs, while environmental and community groups opposed cuts to wildfire prevention, housing, and school climate-related programs. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and the chair said the committee would continue the discussion and receive more detailed responses at the follow-up hearing on Tuesday.

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• the framework to support a 448-acre master-planned community that balances residential growth, commercial
• In the long run, this would shift that from the commercial tax base to the residential base, and that's
• The commercial part of the tax base, because of the exemption reducing their value, becomes a smaller
• Not just commercial residents? All taxpayers. Industrial minerals. It's everybody. Yes.

Bills: SB1331, SB1375, SB1443, SB1578, SB2251, SB2519, SB2553, SB2655, SB2764, SB2907, SB3030, SB3033, SB3035, SB3036, SB3037, SB3043, SB3047, SB3050, SB3051, SB3056, SB3057, SB3063, HB9, HB467, HB331, HB1244, HB1399, HB2559, HB2730, HB3307, HJR1, HJR99, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SJR78, HB1327, HB2723, HB9, HJR1

Keywords: civil service, firefighters, police officers, municipalities, local government, repeal, voter petition, health care, provider participation, continuation programs, population-based regulation, health care provider participation, Medicaid, hospital funding, voluntary compliance, mandatory payments, public health, healthcare program, county participation, nonpublic hospitals

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• state road system in regards to how this will impact... you know, we get a few dollars from the commercial
• I am concerned about the 58-420 and its implications for the commercial trucking industry, of which I
• Members, currently there are several criteria used to determine whether a commercial driver is an employee
• safety improvements to be implemented without... ...affecting the criteria determining whether a commercial

Bills: SB215, SB1104, SB1351, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB1423, SB1568

Keywords: education, funding, school districts, local control, equity, digital identification, identity verification, Department of Public Safety, Texas legislature, wireless communication, Texas, technology, identification program, fee structure, wireless devices, public safety, hunting license, handgun license, fingerprinting, dealer license

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• Today Texas is home to over 2000 aerospace, aviation, and defense businesses with commercial spaceports
• Divides commercial aerospace growth while initiatives like the Texas Aerospace Research.
• companies like SpaceX, Firefly, Aerospace, Intuitive Machines are leading in lunar exploration and commercial
• by Tros relating to the preference against state resources being used to compete against private commercial

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• Representative Reed continued: “The prohibition on residential use in areas zoned for commercial use,
• on residential use in areas<00:25:02.600> zone<00:25:02.799> for<00:25:02.919> commercial
• <00:25:03.279> use<00:25:03.679> which<00:25:03.840> is areas zone for commercial
• use which is areas zone for commercial use which is similar<00:25:04.320> to<00:25:04.440>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings, heard of the Committee
• Department of Public Safety to adopt rules requiring the use of an installation of an all-state commercial
• HB 1384 by Verdale relating to the enforcement of certain standards for commercial motor vehicles.
• education HB 1430 by Metcalfe relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain commercial

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The product will not be commercially sold. Thank you.
• The product will not be commercially sold, and there'll be an annual financial audit of the Farm Bureau
• This isn't—they're not trying to go out into the commercial market.
• Representative, that's what the aim of the delete-all was, on staff recommendation: to add in that it's not commercially

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard several insurance- and financial-services-related bills. HB 315 was temporarily postponed. The chair also noted that, following the speaker’s remarks, members should expect additional special meetings as the committee investigates insurance-related issues and seeks transparency and the truth. HB 497, relating to nonprofit agricultural organization health coverage, was presented as a way to give Florida Farm Bureau members—especially farmers, ranchers, and small business owners—more affordable health coverage options. An amendment added statutory placement changes, disclosures that the product is not commercially sold, and annual financial audits. Members discussed ACA-related protections, fraud, and insolvency concerns, and the bill received support from Florida Farm Bureau and was reported favorably 16-0. HB 379, the annual securities package, updated exemptions, foreign jurisdiction rules, the Florida Invest Local Exemption, merger-and-acquisition broker rules, fingerprinting requirements, and technical issues in the Securities Guarantee Fund. Three amendments clarified entity definitions and fingerprint/live-scan requirements; the bill drew support from industry and OFR and passed favorably 17-0. The PCS for HB 147 on consumer debt collection clarified prohibited communications during nighttime hours, with the sponsor and supporters explaining the intent was to allow email while restricting other forms of contact and reduce litigation over passive communications. Members and public witnesses discussed ambiguity in the wording, and the sponsor said further cleanup language may still be needed; the PCS was reported favorably 17-0. HB 655 on pet insurance and wellness programs created a regulatory framework for pet insurance, drew support from industry and humane society representatives, and passed favorably 17-0. HB 367 on home and service warranty association financial requirements allowed financial compliance through multiple contractual liability insurance policies and alternative parent-company documentation; an amendment corrected cross-references and duplicative language, and after questions about consumer protections and insolvency, the bill was reported favorably 17-0. Finally, HB 7003 preserved a public-records exemption for sensitive financial technology sandbox application materials; members discussed the sandbox concept and possible future issues, but no amendments were taken and the bill passed favorably 17-0. The meeting adjourned without objection.

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• PROCEDURE FOR A PROPERTY OWNER TO REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY SHERIFF REMOVE AN AUTHORIZED PERSON FROM COMMERCIAL
• ARE YOU TELLING ME RIGHT NOW LAW ENFORCEMENT CAN'T REMOVE SOMEBODY OFF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IF THE PROPERTY
• LAST SESSION TO CORRECT THIS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND NOW WE'RE GOING TO DO THE SAME FOR COMMERCIAL
• THAT'S ONE OF THE TRICKY ISSUES WE HAD TO ADDRESS IN SENATOR PERRY'S BILL, IT DEALT WITH THAT BUT COMMERCIAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And finally, the bill deals with commercial sexual exploitation of children.
• required to report data about what services and placements are available for children that have been commercially
• And a gap analysis for non residential treatment services for child victims of commercial sexual exploitation
• And, you know, everything that we can do to protect children from the commercial sexual exploitation

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• the CPACER legislation that opened up more private financing for housing developments, converting commercial
• local chambers of commerce were concerned that privatizing rest areas are really amping up the commercial

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• And Senate File 3650 would likely fail to meet the test for restricting commercial speech laid out in
• on a commercial on a commercial uh<01:41:14.560> rather<01:41:14.880> than<01:41:15.120
• So, uh, but I just don't understand why there's so many pharmaceutical commercials either.
• I think I know why there's so many commercials on: because they work.
• many pharmaceutical commercials either. many pharmaceutical commercials either.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:28:33.920> flight<00:28:34.280> out was told to take a commercial flight out was
• no commercial flights? no commercial flights?
• This bill also aims to bridge the valley of death between research and commercialization by providing
• there, and my son today is also a commercial fisherman.
• today is also a commercial fisherman. today is also a commercial fisherman.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , a Minnesota commercial subcontractor.
• Commercial was founded in 1993 by my father, who I worked alongside most of my career until he passed
• Incorporated, a Commercial Drywall Incorporated, a Minnesota<00:14:43.480> commercial<00:14:44.040
• Minnesota commercial subcontractor. Minnesota commercial subcontractor.
• > 1993<00:14:48.040> by<00:14:48.200> my Commercial was founded in 1993 by my Commercial

Bills: HF1234, HF3528, HF3672, HF3679, HF3680, HF1944

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, data transparency, Legislative Budget Office, state agencies, fiscal notes, public data, standard time, federal law, time zone