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• I AM THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE DIRECTOR OF DIVISION OF STATE PURCHASING
• 287 FLORIDA STATUTE AND THE STATE TERM CONTRACTS ARE MANDATED FOR USE BY STATE AGENCIES THAT IS TO SAY
• LAST YEAR STATE AGENCIES AWARDED 753 INVITATIONS TO BID.
• THOSE LAST YEAR STATE AGENCIES AWARDED 196 RFP.
• EXPENDITURES AND A WIDE VARIETY OF CHALLENGES AND RISKS FOR STATE AGENCIES.

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• TO OVERSEE THE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS THE BILL ESTABLISH THE STATE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT WHICH
• CONSISTS OF THE GOVERNOR AND CABINET.
• IN ADDITION TO THE RELAY ASSIST WITH THE STATE BOARD IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IN THE STATE IMMIGRATION
• THE TIMELINE SINCE ENACTMENT IN FEBRUARY AS CHAIR MANEY STATED, IT WAS ENACTED IN FEBRUARY 2025.
• Daniels: DO YOU KNOW WHAT STATE AGENCIES ARE DIRECTLY HANDS-ON WITH THAT.

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• accountable at the polls like every elected official in... polls like every elected official in this state
• passed, public records requests must be processed and responded to in a timely manner according to state
• I would be open to even having something at the state level if we went through you, similar to what we
• Fourth, and most importantly, Alabama is of course an energy choice state.
• Association 58 and 54 and every state, including Alabama.

Bills: HB407 , SB306 , SB320 , SB321

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: local redevelopment, tax payments, transient occupancy, state revenue, authority powers, transparency, discretionary accounts, government accountability, public access, online publication, liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, drycleaning, environmental remediation, pollution, hazardous waste, trust fund

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• So cabinet agencies, elected officials, but not judicial and not legislative, as you said.
• programming but this one would be out of ...language was towards in-state programming, but this one
• You know, people, they have their fundraisers and people that really care that the state continues to
• I think there's a point in time where you, the state, funded something, and just because it always did
• Senator Irby [member_10907]: Chairman, on the infrastructure part, we as a state do share, you know,

Bills: SB2014

Committee: Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division

Summary: The Government Operations Division met to continue work on the remaining bill and related amendments. Joe Morse asked the committee to include a $219,000 general fund replacement for rent that would no longer be collected from Career and Technical Education after the 15th floor of the tower becomes legislative space under the Legislative Council’s jurisdiction. Members discussed that state law currently requires rent only from executive branch office space, not legislative or judicial space, and there was no objection to adding the request to the amendment package. The committee then revisited a set of amendments it had previously discussed, including whether to include funding for Prairie Public. Senator Dwyer argued against any Prairie Public funding, citing its reserves, endowment, and charitable gaming revenue, and said the state should prioritize other needs. Senator Irby supported a one-time infrastructure contribution as the state shares in related infrastructure costs. Senator Sickler said Prairie Public still provides unique local programming, but that a one-time infrastructure item would be a reasonable compromise rather than ongoing operating support. A motion was made and seconded to provide Prairie Public $850,000 from the Strategic Investment and Improvement Fund for infrastructure needs. The roll call vote failed 3-2, with Senators Sickler and Irby voting aye, Senators Dwyer and Burkhard voting no, and Chairman Wanzek voting yes. After that vote, the committee indicated the amendment package was otherwise complete, though leadership had asked that final action on the bill be held for a little longer. The meeting adjourned with the understanding that more amendments could still be brought forward before the next meeting.

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• One specifically stated... ...there were two gentlemen on the committee.
• state funding would lose funding for noncompliance.
• We've got health care deserts all over the state with no workers available.
• The state, right? So, but they're not being educated on what's available to them.
• State and necessary steps for future development.

Bills: HCR26 , HB28 , HB195 , HB283 , HB316 , HB319 , HB363 , HB380 , HB386 , HB392 , HB406 , HB636 , HB738 , HB807 , HB905 , HB992 , HB1146

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: human growth, development education, prenatal education, state standards, biological science, teacher certification, certification appeals, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Teacher Certification Appeals Council, educator licensure, teaching license, teacher licensure, appeals process, certification denial, administrative appeal, special meeting, board president, retroactive application, education board

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• If hospitals are creating state liability, the state should not step in and bail them out.
• None of that's been realized by the state.
• What's being realized by the state right now is that the cuts that have been made at the state level,
• That is hurting health care in our state.
• The state lost.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives

Summary: The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1. The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4. The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.

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• </c><00:03:53.360><c> First,</c> taking care of state government.
• First, taking care of state government.
• </c> it said state docks department. it said state docks department. &gt;&gt; Yeah. &gt;&gt; Yeah.
• </c> cost-saving bill, not only for state cost-saving bill, not only for state government,<00:09:47.839
• Uh if we spread this cost the state.

Bills: HB136 , HB137 , HB220 , HB213 , HB256 , HB136 , HB137 , HB220 , HB213 , HB256

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher, Tier I, Tier II, public pension, pension reform, education employees, retirement system, sick leave, cost-of-living adjustment, COLA, beneficiary, lump-sum payout, rollover, service retirement

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• States like Alaska... and New Mexico are already showing it's possible.
• Thirty states already have programs like the Texas Future Fund.
• So in my venture fund, it's a $50 million fund, and the state of New Mexico, their State Investment Council
• We've got a lot of insurance work we need to do in this state.
• In my area, it's all over the state of Texas.

Bills: HB 104 , HB2054 , HB3459 , HB3745 , HB4486 , HB4488 , HB4601 , HB104

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, HB 2054, Texas volunteer fire department assistance fund, Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, volunteer fire departments, wildfire mitigation, wildland fire, rural fire protection, insurer assessment, insurance premium tax, state appropriations, firefighting grants, emergency services, high-risk wildfire areas, Texas Comptroller, Texas Government Code

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• In 2024, DHS released a study state.
• /c><00:08:36.320><c> additional</c> match state funds with additional match state funds with additional
• </c> organizations from all across the state organizations from all across the state of<00:58:27.440>
• </c> communities in all corners of our state. communities in all corners of our state.
• </c> come for just a a uh uh I mean a state come for just a a uh uh I mean a state bonds<01:18:37.360

Bills: HF1746 , HF2585 , HF1159 , HF2574 , HF2839 , HF157 , HF158 , HF160 , HF338 , HF512

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: Oakdale, tax increment financing, local government, funding, urban development, tax increment, St. Paul, redevelopment, housing authority, housing trust fund, low-income housing, property taxation, Minnesota statutes, vacant property, housing, commercial to residential conversion, Minneapolis, urban redevelopment, public parks, tax capacity

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• You know, you want the state, the people would want the state to be a partner.
• You know, you want the state, the people would want the state to be a partner.
• > tools</c><00:40:45.040><c> that</c> mean, state has some tools that mean, state has some tools that
• Transportation Cabinet and the other<01:03:07.040><c> major</c><01:03:07.440><c> state</c><01:03:07.760

Summary: The committee heard testimony focused on barriers facing minority-owned businesses and on local programs intended to improve access to capital and contracting opportunities. A representative from the U.S. Black Chambers described disparities in minority spending, argued for more intentional and transparent investment in Black communities, and emphasized the need to disaggregate data, hold officials accountable, and expand tools such as the byBlack certification directory. He also stressed that businesses need technical assistance, resources, and opportunities to grow through mergers, consortiums, and joint ventures. The main presentation then came from Larry Forester and Tyrone of Commerce Lexington, who outlined what they called eight major barriers for minority businesses, including limited access to capital, weak mentorship networks, discrimination and bias, bureaucratic hurdles, branding and visibility challenges, stereotyping, generational knowledge gaps, and limited financial literacy. They described several Commerce Lexington initiatives: the Access Loan Program, which brings small businesses before a pool of 26 lenders; a Minority Business Accelerator to help firms scale and connect with prime contractors; and an Opportunity Exchange for business owners to share experiences and lessons learned. They said the Access Loan Program has funded nearly $26 million in loans with an average loan size of about $62,000. Members asked about bias in lending and how to make contracting and certification easier for minority firms. Forester said applications are vetted by a subcommittee before reaching the full lender group, with attention to completeness and readiness, and that only one lender needs to say yes. On contracting, the witnesses said certification can be burdensome and suggested more hands-on help from the state, relationship-building events that include decision-makers, and incentives rather than mandates. They also relayed policy ideas from a business owner, including culturally informed underwriting, public-private matching grants, supplier diversity enforcement, and mentorship tied to capital access. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

Bills: HB3622

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: HB3622, 2030 Census, Decennial Census, U.S. Decennial Census Revolving Fund, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Commerce Department, census preparation, federal census, state treasury fund, revolving fund, continuing fund, deemed appropriated, technology upgrades, census outreach, redistricting, population count, Title 74, OMES, State Treasurer, budgeting

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• based on what the taxes are in your domiciled state.”
• Forty-six states in our nation, including every other New England state, allow physicians to directly
• Used by many practices like mine in other states.
• Other states, including Maine, have already enacted similar reforms.
• Howard regarding how many manufactured homes are in the state.

Bills: S2732 , S2738 , S2739

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: healthcare, direct primary care, insurance, referrals, network providers, payment denial, insurance costs, manufactured homes, homeowners insurance, affordability, state regulations, insurance market, consumer protection, mobile homes, firefighting, water supply, cistern program, rural areas, urban interface, state funding

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• Yes, I fought hard to keep the president of the United States, the cabinet, and the members of Congress
• Yes, I fought hard to keep the president of the United States, the cabinet, and the members of Congress
• Yes, I fought hard to keep the president of the United States, the cabinet, and the members of Congress
• Yes, I fought hard to keep the president of the United States, the cabinet, and the members of Congress
• Yes, I fought hard to keep the president of the United States, the cabinet, and the members of Congress

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• State Capitol, Senator Aubrey McCarthy of Ireland.
• This is a CASA request bill that will put us in compliance with state guidelines.
• Oklahoma State volunteered to do this and requested no additional funding to do so.
• ...ask them about the population of bears in the state of Oklahoma.
• other state in our nation.

Bills: HB4319 , HB4317 , HB1225 , HB3076 , HB3081 , HB4226 , SCR17 , HB4432 , HB3304 , HB3411 , HB3435 , HB4339 , HB4331 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB1770 , HB1016 , HB4113 , HB2950 , HB4141 , HB3277 , HB2988 , HB3029 , HB3338 , HB1889 , HB3834 , HB3831 , HB2939 , HB3045 , HB3657 , HB1739 , HB3759 , HB3755 , HB4484 , HB4486 , HB4108 , HB1250 , HB2961 , HB1219 , HB3025 , HB1782 , HB1907 , HB3718 , HB4459 , HB2976 , HB3548 , HB3545 , HB2952 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB2973 , HB3055 , HB3086 , HB3040 , HB3794 , HB4336 , HB3151 , HB1590 , HB3581 , HB3313 , HB3429 , HB3448 , HB1752 , HB2650 , HB3584 , HB4202 , HB3586 , HB4321 , HB4280 , HB3650 , HCR1020 , HB2116 , HB2206 , HB4301 , HB3625 , HB3147 , HB3403 , HB3498 , HB3970 , HB3975 , HB3976 , HB3980 , HB4265 , HB4266 , HB3638 , HB3880 , HB3930 , HB3942 , HB3944 , HB4191 , HB3242 , HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

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• But what this is doing, the state is recording biological fact.
• I argue that it is a state interest. The state is the one that is maintaining these records.
• And so states moved away from that for their vital records.
• in this state.
• But let me throw some facts out based on stuff in other states.

Bills: HB4319 , HB4317 , HB1225 , HB3076 , HB3081 , HB4226 , SCR17 , HB4432 , HB3304 , HB3411 , HB3435 , HB4339 , HB4331 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB1770 , HB1016 , HB4113 , HB2950 , HB4141 , HB3277 , HB2988 , HB3029 , HB3338 , HB1889 , HB3834 , HB3831 , HB2939 , HB3045 , HB3657 , HB1739 , HB3759 , HB3755 , HB4484 , HB4486 , HB4108 , HB1250 , HB2961 , HB1219 , HB3025 , HB1782 , HB1907 , HB3718 , HB4459 , HB2976 , HB3548 , HB3545 , HB2952 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB2973 , HB3055 , HB3086 , HB3040 , HB3794 , HB4336 , HB3151 , HB1590 , HB3581 , HB3313 , HB3429 , HB3448 , HB1752 , HB2650 , HB3584 , HB4202 , HB3586 , HB4321 , HB4280 , HB3650 , HCR1020 , HB2116 , HB2206 , HB4301 , HB3625 , HB3147 , HB3403 , HB3498 , HB3970 , HB3975 , HB3976 , HB3980 , HB4265 , HB4266 , HB3638 , HB3880 , HB3930 , HB3942 , HB3944 , HB4191 , HB3242 , HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

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• </c> with these other states. with these other states.
• </c> need any more um funding for the state need any more um funding for the state hospitals?
• </c> the state building code they can do so. the state building code they can do so.
• </c> the state hospital. the state hospital.
• </c> other state um, offices may rely upon. other state um, offices may rely upon.

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• been a trade commission between Louisiana and Ireland that has brought a good bit of benefit to our state
• trips to London and met with insurance executives that really make a lot of decisions that impact our state
• They support it, and they have a new consul general that should be visiting our state capital within
• They have a new consul general that should be visiting our state capital within the next week or so.
• Senator Fessi attended a state dinner at a conference last summer, and the waiter spilled a glass of

Bills: HCR74 , HCR95 , HB705 , HB1048 , SCR23 , SCR31 , SCR38 , SB49 , SB233 , SB307 , SB326 , SB387 , SB401 , SB435 , SB495

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: trade commission, international relations, Louisiana, United Kingdom, economic exchange, cultural exchange, infrastructure investment, sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, contempt, legislature, disorderly conduct, bribery, arrest, legislative privilege

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• But three months ago, the state Supreme Court ruled—our state Supreme Court ruled about two months ago—on
• Because there are people that are upset all over the state for different reasons.
• This one is strictly related to violations of our state False Claims Act.
• custody or visitation is against public policy of the state of Louisiana.
• law is manifestly contrary to the public policy of this state.

Bills: HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , HB578 , HB668 , HB1198 , SCR19 , SB66 , SB68 , SB76 , SB139 , SB336 , SB475

Committee: House Civil Law and Procedure

Keywords: privacy rights, surveillance, USA Patriot Act, FISA, Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, government oversight, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, real estate law, HCR 31, House Concurrent Resolution 31, foreign entities, foreign corporation

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• As stated, there are thousands of homeless veterans across the state of Arizona.
• As stated, there are thousands of homeless veterans across the state of Arizona.
• The state did this to begin with; the state should undo it so that they're free to go.
• Other states have done it.
• We had a president that shut down a United States pipeline, a United States pipeline.

Bills: HB2014 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2165 , HB2202 , HB2305 , HB2321 , HB2399 , HB2403 , HB2416 , HB2418 , HB2446 , HB2601 , HB2615 , HB2620 , HB2812 , HB2939 , HB2940 , HB2955 , HB2957 , HB2960 , HB2992 , HB4026 , HB4049

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

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• We will be on par with other agencies of our type in other states if we get that database.
• Many other states have this kind of product.
• To other states with private entities like this.
• in similar states to?
• We are definitely the lowest in our contingent contiguous states.