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• This will allow pawnbrokers to modernize their transaction forms.
• This will allow pawnbrokers to modernize their transaction forms to the 22nd century.
• The bill can be divided into two categories: technical changes that modernize and streamline agency processes

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard a presentation on its 2025-2026 budget recommendations and adopted the proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee. The chair highlighted major funding items including more than $1.2 billion for water quality and Everglades work, citrus recovery, food bank and pantry grants, wastewater and drinking water loans, beach restoration, flood and sea level rise projects, rural land protection, disaster loans, state facilities repairs, SLERS, accounting system replacement, and continued funding for My Safe Florida Home. Staff were authorized to make technical adjustments, and members were told final proviso project lists would be printed later in the week. The committee then considered several bills and reported them favorably, including SB 796 on DEP general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic-related water quality problems; SB 1162 expanding boating improvement and water access facilities programs; SB 466 implementing the Florida Museum of Black History task force’s selection of West Augustine as the museum site; SB 178 creating a FAMU agronomic study on viable crops for land taken out of production; CS/SB 678 allowing pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; and CS/SB 736 updating the Brownfields program, with a technical amendment adopted. Testimony on these bills was generally supportive, with speakers from affected industries, local governments, and advocacy groups. The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 700, the comprehensive Florida Farm Bill, which included technical agency changes and major policy provisions such as restrictions on additives to public water supplies, labeling requirements for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, drone-related protections for farmland, disaster recovery loan updates, an honest services registry for charities, FFA scholarship and school infrastructure provisions, and a mechanism for state purchase of former solar-converted agricultural land. The water-additive provisions drew extensive debate and testimony from supporters and opponents, including dental professionals, public health advocates, and groups arguing for medical freedom and local control. Despite the controversy and a no vote from Senator Arrington, the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1226 creating a regulatory framework for pet insurance was also reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after members recorded additional votes on several bills.

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• These rules are going to help continue to safeguard groundwater and surface water while adopting modern
• At the peak of activity in modern times, late 2014, we had well over 300,000 direct employees in the
• You cannot run a modern-day advanced manufacturing plant or a refinery. or a petrochemical plant without

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE, THERE'S A LOT MORE TO DO BUT ONE OF THE LONG-STANDING WISHES HAS BEEN TO MODERNIZE
• TRAVELING THROUGH THE STATE TO VISIT SOME OF THESE PRISONS SO I CAN GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING ON THE MODERNIZATION
• GREAT QUESTION AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE WE ARE TRYING TO GO TO MODERNIZE OUR SYSTEM. >> Chair Smith:

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• at $200 billion, plus a separate fund through reconciliation so we can modernize our defense, do what
• at $200 billion, plus a separate fund through reconciliation so we can modernize our defense, do what
• at $200 billion, plus a separate fund through reconciliation so we can modernize our defense, do what
• at $200 billion, plus a separate fund through reconciliation so we can modernize our defense, do what
• at $200 billion, plus a separate fund through reconciliation so we can modernize our defense, do what

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• customers and compete in the modern customers and compete in the modern economy,<04:31:57.040>
• While many agencies are working to modernize their systems, application processes too often continue
• H.R. 1665 complements ongoing agency efforts to modernize the federal permitting system by requiring
• While many agencies are working to modernize their systems, application processes too often continue
• in the private sector, modernizing in the private sector, modernizing outdated<04:37:26.359>

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

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• ,<00:13:34.320> the<00:13:34.639> department office of modernization, the department
• office of modernization, the department has<00:13:35.200> an<00:13:35.440> outstanding
• This is for UI, your modernization project. Um, I know that's a big, big amount. Could you...
• Is that your overall contract for that in terms of the phases for your modernization?
• Um I know your uh modernization project.

Bills: SB1, SB4, SB6, SB9, SB16, SB17, SB20, SB22, SB28, SB29, SB36, SB41, SB45, SB77, SB85, SB87, SB96, SB98, SB110, SB126, SB139, SB143, SB164, SB167, SB171, SB186, SB188, SB195, SB197, SB198, SB204, SB205, SB206, SB207, SB209, SB210, SB211, SB217, SB219, SB220, SB225, SB231, SB237, SB238, SB241, SB244, SB246, SB247, SB272, SB294, SB315, SB346, SB364, SB366, SB367, SB386, SB392, SB403, SB415, SB427, SB431, SB437, SB457, SB459, SB469, SB471, SB478, SB484, SB489, SB502, SB503, SB507, SB508, SB510, SB516, SB517, SB518, SB519, SB521, SB535, SB543, SB550, SB564, SB568, SB570, SB575, SB577, SB578, SB590, SB607, SB616, SB621, SB634, SB644, SB647, SB649, SB652, SB655, SB656, SB663

Keywords: agricultural lands, foreign ownership, state agriculture policy, real estate regulation, land conservation, SB4, Royal Mausoleum, Mauna Ala, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, OHA, Department of Land and Natural Resources, DLNR, stewardship, Hawaiian affairs, cemetery, burial site, ancestral remains, cultural preservation, state land management, agency transfer

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• This is hard because around here, talking about we're going to modernize how we deliver health care,
• agencies we're going to modernize public agencies we're going to modernize public agencies we're<
• But we can disrupt the cost if we're willing to adopt modernization.
• <05:03:21.440> you we're willing to adopt modernization you we're willing to adopt modernization
• Is the modern Congress capable of doing complexity? With that, I yield back.

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

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• Implementing a modernization process is a common-sense change with bipartisan support that will reduce
• Implementing a modernization process is a common-sense change with bipartisan support that will reduce
• our tax agency we should be modernizing our tax agency to<03:26:10.080> get<03:26:10.319>
• Union Calendar Number 527, H.R. 7971, a bill to provide for modernization and technological improvements
• Speaker, it is disappointing, though sadly not surprising, that we have to legislate to modernize an

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• SB 1670 is an R&D rebate modernization bill.
• This tells really Oklahoma that we don't need to... ...modernization bill.

Bills: SB710, SB843, SB1317, SB1338, SB1410, SB1477, SB1489, SB1593, SB1614, SB1630, SB1632, SB1633, SB1670, SB1726, SB1734, SB1725, SB1735, SB1894, SB1975, SB346, SB2045

Keywords: teacher preparation, teacher education, teacher shortage, teacher workforce, educator pipeline, alternative certification, apprenticeship, residency program, paraprofessional pathway, high school to teacher pathway, nontraditional teacher candidates, Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, TeachForwardOK, higher education, public school districts, workforce development, grant program, technical assistance provider, mastery-based assessment, emergency clause

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• HB 359 modernizes our statutes to more accurately reflect the digital age of the iPhone.
• HB 359 modernizes our statutes to more accurately reflect the digital age of the 21st century by extending

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee considered four bills and reported all of them favorably. HB 373, by Rep. Duggins, tolls the statute of limitations for the offense of knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected child abuse until law enforcement or another outside agency learns of the violation. Members raised concerns about fairness if the underlying abuse is time-barred while the reporter still faces prosecution, and the sponsor said he would discuss possible changes with his state attorney, but the bill was not amended and passed 13-0. HB 359, by Rep. Anderson, extends the deadline for forensic examination of seized computers and electronic devices from 45 days to 365 days. Supporters from the Florida Prosecutors Association and state attorneys said modern devices are difficult and time-consuming to unlock and analyze, creating repeated requests to extend search deadlines and slowing investigations in cases involving child exploitation, homicide, and other crimes. The bill passed 13-0. HB 703, by Rep. Gentry, preserves a public records exemption for information generated by a state attorney’s conviction integrity unit during reinvestigation of a claim of innocence, with supporters saying disclosure could reveal sensitive information such as alternate suspects, witnesses, or evidence and compromise the review. It passed 12-0. HB 4001, by Rep. Tant, caps inmate health care compensation in Jefferson County at 110% of the Medicare reimbursement rate to encourage preexisting provider contracts and prevent overbilling; it also passed 13-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• A multi-faceted approach to revitalizing our entertainment industry by modernizing the California.
• And I'm particularly proud that in addition to modernizing our program, this bill for the first time

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It modernizes the used car advertising, and it is, it is optional.
• So there got to be some reason, you know, we have to modernize the vehicle advertising rules to keep

Bills: SB 35, SB 249, SB 546, SB 1353, SB 1493, SB 2246, SB 1902, SB 1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• PORTIONS OF THE BILL PROVIDE VERY TECHNICAL UPDATES, STATUTE, WHICH WILL HELP KEEP THE DEPARTMENT MODERNIZED
• FOR THE DEPARTMENT IN TERMS OF MODERNIZING THE DEPARTMENT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• . >> Um, we have to have all this, you know, modernized and in good working order.
• We're dealing with dangerous animals. >> Um, we have to have all this, you know, modernized and in good
• modernized and in good working order. modernized and in good working order. >> Okay.
• large animal surgery because again we're moving these animals just with people and we don't have modern
• with people and we don't have modern with people and we don't have modern up-to-date<00:09:07.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Also, 772, work group on behavioral health rate methodology modernization, establishment, favorable amendments
• <00:52:14.960> modernization modernization modernization modernization modernization establishment
• It requires the commission to establish a Community Benefits Modernization Subcommittee and MDH to convene
• 31.440> more altering the bill to accommodate um more altering the bill to accommodate um more modern
• <01:09:32.200> industries modern industries modern industries uh<01:09:34.040> in uh in

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met with 125 members present and began with the pledge, prayer, and opening formalities. Two House resolutions were presented and adopted by voice vote: one honoring the pioneering women of the Maryland State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office during Women’s History Month, and another recognizing the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Infant and Childhood Loss on its 50th anniversary. Both resolutions highlighted the honorees’ service and contributions, and the clerk read each resolution into the record. The chamber then received Senate bills introduced in the House, including Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 551, which were read the first time and referred to committee without objection. The House also took up multiple committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and ordering bills printed for third reading. Measures advanced included bills on residential real estate contract contingencies, Maryland data privacy, local alcoholic beverages licenses and fees in several counties, county salary study commission membership, sheriff and municipal enforcement matters, estates, health occupations background checks, school book fair tax exemptions, school board compensation and voting, and a Calvert County medical center bill. Several bills were amended before advancing. House Bill 443 on Prince George’s County small event center alcohol licensing received a capacity-related amendment; House Bill 348 on Baltimore City alcohol license extension received a technical amendment and a change expanding coverage to transfers of ownership before July 1, 2029; House Bill 682 changed a license classification from Class C to Class GC; House Bill 405 on EV recharging equipment in condo/HOA documents was amended to clarify budget treatment; and House Bill 895 on dynamic pricing and predatory pricing received amendments clarifying definitions, disclosures, and enforcement. After extended discussion of HB 895, including questions about whether it bans dynamic pricing for food, how it treats discounts and loyalty programs, and whether supply-and-demand pricing changes are affected, the House agreed to special order the bill until later in the day.

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• Updated permits contain more modern strategies for curbing pollution as well as fostering economic opportunity
• Updated permits contain more modern<00:05:20.960> strategies<00:05:21.360> for<00:05:21.600
• > curbing<00:05:22.080> pollution modern strategies for curbing pollution modern strategies
• get<00:41:51.200> responses<00:41:51.680> in<00:41:51.839> a get them modernized
• , get responses in a get them modernized, get responses in a way<00:41:52.079> that<00:41:52.240

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• critical public infrastructure modernize critical public infrastructure that<00:27:20.480> serves
• The arena complex<01:25:28.960> must<01:25:29.199> be<01:25:29.360> modernized<01
• :25:30.000> to<01:25:30.239> stay complex must be modernized to stay complex must be modernized
• <01:50:45.840> If the modern environmental standards?
• If the modern environmental standards?

Bills: HF2080, HF356, HF1968, HF228, HF569, HF603, HF692, HF1455, HF2224, HF1361

Keywords: contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility

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• Representative Nor said, yes, DHS has funding that it's received in the 2023 session for modernizing
• our systems and session for modernizing our systems and various<01:28:07.840> administrations
• The technology modernization fund is designed to spur innovation and accomplish something in a quick
• So, yes, we have ideas underway that will be going to that fund for consideration. modernization fund
• We haven't funded enough in terms of technology modernization.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We are seeking $150 million to modernize our infrastructure and facilities at SFA. we celebrated our
• Our buildings are structurally sound but require maintenance, renovations, and modernization to align
• So, increased HEEF investment is critical to us, and it will support infrastructure, modernizing our
• So, given the need for updated space to perform advanced research and modern teaching. spaces, those
• I think you're passionate, and I've seen some of your facilities that are very modern and current to

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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• The complexity and number of plan review requests are increasing with the expansion and modernization
• These engineering fees have not been increased since 2013, while the plans and the modernization have
• of nursing homes hospitals modernization of nursing homes hospitals and<01:03:02.599> other<01
• has become more complex we modernization has become more complex we have<01:03:29.640> a<01:03
• <01:08:12.200> our federal rules and to modernize our federal rules and to modernize our drinking

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee met on January 28, 2025, to review Governor’s budget proposals for several health-related licensing boards. The chair said no formal action would be taken and noted that final budget language was not yet available. The committee began with an overview from Bridget Anderson of the health-related licensing boards, who explained that the boards are fee-funded, operate as independent executive agencies, and handle licensing, complaints, rulemaking, and disciplinary matters. She also noted that the Board of Dentistry’s budget includes the Administrative Services Unit and criminal background check program, which can make the budget graphs appear larger than the dentistry board’s own operations. The Board of Dentistry requested funding for a new administrative staff position, estimating about $100,000 in salary, insurance, and fringe costs, to replace support lost when an administrative position was reclassified. Anderson said the board handled more than 300 complaints last year, with cases becoming more complex, especially involving surgical and implant procedures and imaging. Members asked about dental Medicaid access, but Anderson said that issue would be better directed to DHS’s Medicaid oral health division. The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy requested a full-time position due to rapid growth in the number of regulated professionals, from about 4,000 in 2014 to nearly 10,000 now, and also sought authority to set a fee for out-of-state applicants under the Counseling Compact, with a cap of up to $100 though the board expects to charge much less. The Board of Podiatric Medicine asked to raise its fee ceiling, saying fees had not been increased since 1999 and that the board now faces a structural deficit of about $40,000 per year and declining reserves. Several senators expressed concern about “not-to-exceed” fee authority, calling it too open-ended and suggesting the legislature should scrutinize specific fee needs rather than approve broad ceilings. Similar concerns were raised during the Board of Chiropractic Examiners presentation, where the board sought $100,000 in additional spending authority and a fee increase after 32 years without an adjustment; members questioned the proposed ceiling approach and asked for more historical information before deciding. The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice also discussed fee-setting authority, with the executive director explaining that the board had previously lowered fees without clear authority and later faced audit questions; she requested funding for a vacant administrative position, saying applications and revenues have increased sharply and no fee increase would be needed. The final presentation began with the Board of Pharmacy, which said it serves more than 26,000 licensees and oversees the Prescription Monitoring Program and opioid product registration. The board requested an extension of previously appropriated general fund dollars through fiscal year 2027 to continue paying legal costs tied to the insulin safety net lawsuit, emphasizing that this was not a new funding request but an extension of existing authority. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.