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• </c><01:58:20.880><c> term</c> Not be aware that in the last House term, our Speaker created a new committee
• committee.
• committee.
• committee.
• House, it would have to go, I believe, to a second committee like Criminal Justice.

Committee: House State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

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• Please read the House Bill. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 625.
• Please read the House Bill. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 625.
• Please read the House bill. Committee substitute for House Bill... House bill is here.
• Please read the House bill. Committee substitute for House Bill.
• Please read the House bill. Committee substitute for committee substitute for House Bill 1103.

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• Please read the House Bill. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 625.
• Please read the House bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 1471, a bill
• Please read the House bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 803, a bill
• Please read the House bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 803, a bill
• Please read the House bill: Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for House Bill 1103, a bill

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions before taking up a special order calendar of bills. Early measures included a claims bill for relief to L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which passed 34-0 after substitution from the House version, and a claims bill for the estate of Mark Legata, which passed 35-0 after the amount was reduced in the substitute. The chamber then approved CS for CS for SB 42 on child protective investigations and specific medical diagnoses, requiring investigators to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse; the sponsor described it as a fix for cases where medical evidence is overlooked, and it passed 34-0. A bill on autism education for teachers was also substituted with the House version, amended to replace the Senate language, and passed 35-0 after supportive remarks from members. The Senate next passed a land-use bill, SB 218, adjusting hurricane-related development restrictions so they continue in storm-damaged counties but expire in unaffected counties in 2026, with debate focused on local control and recovery needs; it passed 36-0. The chamber then approved several other measures with little or no opposition: a probate bill modernizing curators of estates (36-0), a Blue Ribbon Projects bill creating a framework for large planned developments with conservation set-asides, which drew extensive debate over local control, growth management, and the bill’s breadth before being temporarily postponed, a state lotteries update (36-0), a diploma requirements bill allowing Special Olympics participation to substitute for PE and clarifying marching band credit (36-0), and a naturopathic medicine licensure/regulation bill that reestablishes a licensing framework and board, which passed 33-3. The Justice Administrative Commission bill was amended to broaden membership to include a judge or senior judge and passed 37-0. The Senate also passed a public records exemption for certain local administrators and their families (31-5), a clinical laboratory personnel bill easing staffing requirements by aligning more closely with federal CLIA standards (37-0), a dry needling bill clarifying occupational therapists may perform the practice (37-0), a financial disclosures bill revising gift/honoraria reporting and restoring a percentage-based reporting option via amendment (36-0), and a child welfare bill expanding when parental drug abuse can be treated as harm or neglect and allowing earlier court intervention and services (37-0). Later, the chamber took up a bill on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and terrorist organizations. The sponsor said it would prevent enforcement of foreign or religious law over the Constitution, create a due-process process for domestic terrorist designations, and bar public funds from supporting terrorism. Senators raised questions about the lack of a time limit on conduct used for designation and whether conviction is required; an amendment was then offered to remove specific references to Sharia law and the bill’s findings, with the sponsor of the amendment arguing the language stigmatized Muslim constituents and singled out Islam. The transcript cuts off during that amendment debate, so no final action on the bill is shown in the provided text.

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• on Ethics and Elections and other referenced committees respectfully advise and recommend that, in accordance
• The Senator of the First District, Senator Gates, chair of the Ethics and Elections Committee, you are
• As required by Rule 12.7, the Committee on Ethics and Elections conducted an inquiry, at your direction
• The Committee on Ethics and Elections submits its report with recommendations.
• The housing investment: On housing, the bill raises the minimum SHIP allocation to a million dollars

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then received and adopted, by a 39-0 vote, a committee report confirming 52 gubernatorial executive appointments to various state, regional, and local boards and commissions. The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities, described as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package. Sponsor Senator Simon outlined provisions creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties facing population loss, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care support. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping grant language tied to new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties generally supported the bill, though some raised questions about eligibility for certain rural areas and how funds would be accessed. The bill passed 39-0. The Senate then took up CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General findings by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance-based business plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including changes to the stabilization fund and documentation requirements. Senators from both parties debated transparency, accountability, and implementation concerns, with some also urging future attention to declining-enrollment school districts and the quality of scholarship providers. The bill passed 38-0. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House, welcomed Palm Beach County visitors in the gallery, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• We have gone to the House Financial Committee on occasion when we needed to shore up the budget for one
• We have gone to the House Financial Committee on occasion when we needed to shore up the budget for one

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232, which would protect health care workers’ conscience rights in connection with certain procedures, especially abortion and sterilization, and also referenced contraception. The prime sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, said the bill is meant to prevent medical professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their beliefs, while still prohibiting discrimination against patients based on protected characteristics. He said the measure was intended to help retain health care workers in New Hampshire and noted he had added an amendment to address concerns about people taking jobs only to later refuse duties, as well as emergency situations where a provider is the only one available. Committee members raised concerns about how broadly the bill and amendment were written. Questions focused on whether the protections could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers, receptionists, or pharmacy employees; whether a provider could refuse to schedule, refer, or otherwise assist with services; and how “emergency” would be determined in practice. Several members also questioned whether the bill could affect access to contraception, including pharmacy sales and procedures such as tubal ligation, and whether the language was clear enough to prevent confusion or unintended refusals of care. Pearson said the bill was not intended to allow refusal of emergency care or general patient discrimination, and he acknowledged some language could be tweaked. Rep. Paige Boerman, a maternal-child health nurse, testified in opposition, saying she had seen pharmacists question prescriptions related to miscarriage care and that the bill could create barriers to contraception and other reproductive health services. She warned that the lack of a disclosure requirement and the broad definitions could create risks, especially in rural areas with limited providers. She also pointed to problems she said had occurred in other states, arguing the bill could lead to delayed care in emergencies. The hearing ended after questions and discussion; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• White House.
• I move that the House, after receiving reports, adjourn for the purpose of conducting the holding committee
• The House, after receiving reports, adjourn for the purpose of holding committee and subcommittee meetings
• The House is adjourned.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures. Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0. The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.

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• Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• the Florida House to the White House.
• I move that, after receiving reports, the House adjourn for the purpose of conducting committee and subcommittee
• The House, after receiving reports, adjourns for the purpose of conducting committee and subcommittee
• The House is adjourned.

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• Speaker, your Rules and Ethics Committee herewith submits the special order for Tuesday, March 10th,
• White House.
• I tried in committee.
• I move that the House, after receiving reports, adjourn for the purpose of conducting committee and subcommittee
• The House, after receiving reports, adjourns for the purpose of holding committee and subcommittee meetings

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. Members approved the journal and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber also recognized Sheriff Mike Chitwood as law enforcement officer of the day and later held several introductions and farewell remarks, including lengthy closing speeches from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf reflecting on their service and legislative priorities. The House then took up and passed a series of Senate bills, often after adopting House strike-all or conforming amendments. CS/SB 590 on mandatory child abuse reporting was clarified to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism was amended to incorporate House language, including blue-envelope provisions, and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was amended to preserve House provisions and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund was amended to expand eligible health science programs and allow certain non-health-care contributions, then passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care passed 111-0. Later bills also advanced with broad support: CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences passed 168-0 after debate over medication-assisted treatment; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed 112-0 after amendments allowing limited coach support for student-athletes with parental consent; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts passed 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services passed 111-0 after an amendment on exclusive arrangements. The chamber then began debate on CS/CS/SB 1134, which would restrict counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and contracting practices. Members questioned its scope and exceptions, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended.

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• Good afternoon, committee.
• The committee will also consider rules proposed by the NMFA. The committee...
• There are too many committees, too many members on too many committees, and committees are having a difficult
• The first is for the Interim Legislative Ethics Committee.
• The Interim Legislative Ethics Committee and any subcommittee of the committee will meet only as necessary

Committee: House Legislative Council

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• Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs
• We are here to speak in opposition to House Bill 1811. of the committee.
• the ethical dilemma.
• For these reasons, we ask the committee to vote inexpedient on House Bill 1811.
• For those reasons, I respectfully urge the committee to oppose House Bill 1811.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

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• The question before the Finance Committee... this morning is whether Robert F.
• Thank you, Member Wyden, and members of this distinguished committee.
• Please follow the rules of the committee. Mr. Kennedy, you may proceed.
• in the Finance Committee this year and in previous administrations.
• I want to thank you for appearing before this committee.

Committee: Senate Finance Committee

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• We are in House Committee, and we will get going as soon as my secretary catches up.
• This is from the committee.
• Chairman, good committee.
• Chairman and committee. Good morning, Mr. Chairman and committee.
• Dear House Representatives of the Education Committee, I'm here on behalf of myself as the director of

Committee: House Education

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• Chairman, members of the committee.
• Chairman and members of the committee. Thank you for considering House Bill 1748 today.
• Chairman and members of the committee. Thank you for considering House Bill 1748 today.
• Chairman, members of the committee.
• Chair, members of the committee.

Committee: House Elementary and Secondary Education

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Bills: SB2041

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees. The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments. Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.

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• I move adoption of the committee report. Senators, we have a motion to adopt the committee report.
• So we have a Senate Ethics Committee. It consists of four members.
• In this particular case, we're going to go ahead and appoint that Senate Ethics Committee, and we're
• Committee.
• Committee.

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• </c> committee sub one to House Bill 767. committee sub one to House Bill 767.
• House Committee Title Amendment 1 to House Floor Amendment 1 to House Committee Substitute 1 to Senate
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• committee. House Bill 425, given its committee.

Bills: HB567 , HB776 , HB2 , HB568 , HB619

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• Madam Speaker, H. 566, as amended by the House Judiciary Committee, continues the committee's work on
• Your House Judiciary Committee reported H. 566 favorably on a vote of 10 to 1, and we respectfully ask
• The House Judiciary Committee reported H. 566 favorably on a vote of 10 to 1.

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• Okay, the Senate Committee on Finance will come to order. You know, it's on.
• Good morning, members of the committee.
• Appropriations Committee that we didn't see it?
• We got his house. We got cars, things like that.
• Who can't investigate the chicken house?

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met to hear interim charges on higher education transparency and on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in state government. The chair emphasized accountability for taxpayer dollars and asked witnesses to address financial reporting, audit practices, and whether more frequent or comprehensive audits would improve oversight. Legislative Budget Board staff described how public university systems and most community colleges respond to requests about internal audit practices, noting that university systems generally follow a similar annual audit timeline and that community colleges use a more varied mix of internal and external audit arrangements. Members focused on gaps in reporting, especially Texas Southern University’s missing submissions for several years and Collin County Community College’s nonresponse to the LBB survey. The State Auditor’s Office then outlined its higher education audit work, including mandatory statewide single audits, DEI compliance audits, HUB and State Use Program audits, benefits proportional audits, and discretionary audits based on risk. The auditor said the office has released 43 higher-ed audit reports since fiscal year 2021 and has two audits in progress, and explained that internal audit reports from institutions help guide future audit selection. Senators pressed the office on the lack of enforcement authority, the value of internal auditors at each institution, and whether community colleges should have more standardized reporting and audit requirements. The auditor and general counsel said the SAO can refer suspected fraud to law enforcement but cannot itself enforce findings, while several senators suggested stronger clawback authority and more robust internal audit structures. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board explained that it collects annual financial reports, sources-and-uses data, and community college finance reports, and uses them for funding formulas and other reporting. It also trains governing board members and said it has limited regulatory authority, though community colleges must certify compliance annually and can lose eligibility for state funds if they do not. Members questioned the reliability of self-attested data, the adequacy of board training, and whether a single reporting structure would be more efficient. During public testimony, a ScholarShot representative argued for clearer, student-facing financial transparency so students can see total cost of attendance and the gap they must cover before enrolling.

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• </c> present House Bill 117. present House Bill 117.
• Questions from the committee? questions? Questions from the committee?
• I respectfully ask you to vote no on House Bill 117. Thank you.” >> You committee, any questions?
• So that has passed the committee and next up for our consideration is a House bill that has been worked
• in front of the House committee.

Bills: HB0003 , HB0117 , HB0041

Committee: Senate Labor, Health & Social Services