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• And that was about things like routing clients to specific pharmacies, causing—one case caused a delay
• Madam Chair, Senator Leach, it's probably a better question for some of my...
• Yeast is a common cause... ...to 14 days is not always long enough.
• Madam Chairman, Senator Epstein, I probably should have added to my comments.
• And obviously it's probably still a work in progress.

Bills: SB1176, SB1186, SB1235, SB1286, SB1446, SB1458, SB1515, SB1616, SB1641, SB1668, SB1670, SB1678, SB1747, SB1787

Keywords: stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, disclosure, state contracts, procurement records, donations, transparency, EMS, reciprocity, interstate compact, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, licensure, public safety, military personnel, veterinary telemedicine

Summary: The committee approved the minutes and then heard Senate Bill 1668, which would extend the deadline for funeral establishments or responsible persons to submit required documentation from seven calendar days to 14 business days and make related changes involving disposition of unborn or stillborn children, minors, and abortion clinic forms. Funeral industry testimony said the current timelines are difficult to meet and create stress for grieving families, while a mother described problems caused by requiring an ex-spouse’s signature after her child’s death. The bill passed on a 4-3 vote, with some members supporting the timing and family-law fixes and others objecting to the abortion-clinic provisions. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1286, on veterinary telemedicine prescriptions. An amendment shortened the telemedicine prescription period for non-antimicrobial drugs from 60 days to 30 days, allowed antimicrobial prescriptions for up to 14 days based on an electronic exam, and barred further antimicrobial prescriptions without an in-person exam. Veterinarians and the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association moved to neutral on the amended bill but warned about safety, overprescribing, and the limits of telemedicine; supporters argued it would improve access for rural, elderly, and low-income pet owners. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1235, creating the emergency services personnel licensure interstate compact, passed unanimously after sponsor testimony that it would improve reciprocity for EMTs and paramedics and help military personnel. Senate Bill 1446, which would change dialysis-center social worker documentation from monthly to quarterly, also passed unanimously, with DeVita Dialysis Services saying the change would reduce paperwork and align Arizona with federal and most-state practice. Senate Bill 1515, a cleanup bill for the Industrial Commission of Arizona that renames positions, removes outdated duties, and changes publication of fee schedules, passed after an amendment and supportive agency testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1678, which would require direct-care staff in certain facilities to complete patient information forms and reestablish the Vulnerable Adult Systems Study Committee. An amendment removed the form requirement and instead required DHS to investigate complaints from EMS personnel about missing DNR orders; first responders and provider groups supported the revised approach, though some members wanted minority-party appointments added to the study committee. The bill passed as amended on a 6-0-1 vote. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1747 on social media protections for minors, with the sponsor framing it as a child-safety measure and opponents from NetChoice, TechNet, and Meta warning about privacy risks, age-verification problems, constitutional concerns, and the possibility that teens would evade restrictions; supporters argued parents need stronger controls and pointed to app-store-based alternatives, but no vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• are learning about and one day will pursue, and living to serve is a way for them to give back to causes
• So trying to not cause that great concern for retailers.
• We think that that is probably the missing component of the bill in terms of who pays in the end for
• I think there probably should be some more money allocated for law enforcement.
• And not for all of my products, but for a few, this will cause me to reformulate and repackage.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders. The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection. Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.

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• Patel has spent his whole career fighting for righteous causes. He's been a public defender.
• Quote, Jeff Veltri and Dina Perkins caused the suspension of my security clearance because I questioned
• They are probably not listening to what we're saying here.
• This kind of carelessness could have caused those Navy SEAL hostage rescuers to be shot down.
• In Memphis, we have had quite an issue with violent crime, much of it caused by a lack of attention.

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• optimize business practices and foster innovation, however, artificial intelligence platforms have caused
• optimize business practices and foster innovation, however, artificial intelligent platforms have caused
• In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the State of Florida to
• But whenever it will, that we'll So it's probably not going to become a law, at least not this year.
• , I think one of the things that we do in this, in the underlying bill, is that there's no private cause

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Brian Nathan of District 14, with his family present. The chamber also read the governor’s amended special session proclamation, which expanded the call to include legislation on congressional redistricting and related litigation, artificial intelligence protections including an AI Bill of Rights and related public records exemptions, and medical freedom. The secretary then read the bills filed within the call: SB 2D (Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights), SB 4D (public records), SB 60 (medical freedom), and SB 8D (congressional districts).

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• cause.
• The measure allows aerial vehicles to establish probable cause for an arrest under the fireworks control
• You know, an officer approaching you without probable cause to find that you may have been committing
• A DEAO finding probable cause is just frankly unconstitutional.
• We believe that extends to drones, and a DEAO finding probable cause is just frankly unconstitutional

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered House Bill 279 and House Bill 392, both relating to firearms. HB 279 would restrict carrying or possessing firearm parts except at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container, define firearm parts and prohibited persons, and increase penalties for violations. The Department of Law Enforcement strongly supported the bill, saying it would close a loophole involving disassembled or “ghost gun” parts and help law enforcement charge people who carry weapons in pieces. Most public testimony opposed the measure, with speakers arguing it was unconstitutional, vague, hard to enforce, and would burden lawful gun owners, gunsmiths, and firearm dealers; several also said existing laws already cover the conduct. One supporter, Dennis Dunn, said additional firearm security could reduce theft and suicides. The chair noted the committee had received 270 testimonies on HB 279, with 39 in support, 234 in opposition, and one comment. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for using a ghost gun in a felony. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported the bill, saying unserialized firearms are difficult to trace and that prosecutors need clear laws to address them. Supporters argued the measure would help prevent untraceable weapons from circulating and align penalties with other firearm offenses. Opponents, including several gun owners and association representatives, said the bill was unnecessary because existing state and federal laws already prohibit unserialized firearms, and warned it could create confusion, criminalize lawful owners of antique or self-built firearms, and be difficult to administer. No votes or final committee action were taken in the portion provided.

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• act relating to civil causes for action. act relating to civil causes for action.
• So, I just always a an important cause.
• <01:16:47.960> or instrument or intentionally caused or instrument or intentionally caused
• or attempted<01:16:48.480> to<01:16:48.560> cause attempted to cause attempted to cause
• <01:17:27.080> to assaults unless they have cause to assaults unless they have cause to believe

Keywords: 958, all

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• <00:02:12.959> Um,<00:02:13.280> briefing probably bend that rule.
• Um, briefing probably bend that rule.
• It's a contest for cause election.
• It has to be candidates or causes to vote, and that's why I mean it helps for us.
• You need a cause drive up the turnout. You need a cause to<00:24:32.960> vote.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And just when you're asking them to pay more up front, they’re probably not.
• So probably should be...
• I think the transitioning surgery is probably easy.
• To remove the leftover tissue that caused my milk to come in when I gave birth.
• ... ...cause most providers to drop care altogether.

Bills: HB778, HB 1266, HB1576, HB2213, HB2517, HB2518, HB2841, HB3306, HB3320, HB3388, HB3508, HB3520, HB3689

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• Angela, I know from DGS is here and should probably speak to that.
• Are the policies here affecting these companies and causing those decisions?
• So, yes, I would say that was probably applicable in a case in the past out there as one.
• That's a long-term goal, which I think we can all probably get behind.
• And what's causing that increase in call volume?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Cattle fever ticks are capable of carrying parasites that cause cattle fever.
• It was an agency that was transferred to the TDA probably 15 years ago.
• But it's caused a shrimping industry, Gulf Shrimping. industry below cost.
• You know, up out of Nebraska, but that water is diminished by probably 90%.
• Feral hogs can cause over $500 million in annual damage.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I'll use that probably the most. There are currently 27.
• I think it's probably worth pointing out a couple of things.
• I think it's probably worth pointing out a couple of things.
• “My question is, do you fear that we’re causing more harm than good?” “Recognized.
• And I think that most physicians probably don't even know where that data goes, right?

Summary: The Health Professions and Program Subcommittee met to receive oversight briefings on Florida’s medical marijuana program from the Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) and from the University of Florida’s Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research. OMMU Director Christopher Kimball outlined the program’s structure, including more than 900,000 active patients, nearly 7,000 caregivers, 27 MMTC licensees, 706 dispensing locations, and nine certified testing labs. He described the state’s pre-approval process for products and advertising, plain packaging requirements, seed-to-sale tracking, registry operations, and compliance efforts such as background checks, inspections, complaint investigations, and lab desk audits. He also said the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories in Jacksonville had been accredited to begin supporting testing. Members asked about telehealth, patient growth, product safety, advertising to children, inspections, and the status of MMTC licensure; Kimball said recertifications by telehealth now make up more than half of recertifications, that patient growth has slowed, and that ongoing litigation is delaying issuance of 22 new MMTC licenses. Kimball also discussed implementation of recent legislation and licensure changes, including licenses issued under HB 387 and SB 1582 to applicants from the original Pigford-related pool, with additional cure opportunities still ongoing. He said the department is monitoring diversion, inversion, and unapproved products, and that it coordinates with law enforcement when needed but does not itself have sworn authority. In response to questions, he said the department does not regulate physicians directly, but may refer concerns to the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, and that caregiver and physician participation requirements are set by statute. Members raised concerns about edibles, child access, and continued use of child-attractive branding; Kimball said the department tries to catch issues through pre-approval and enforcement, and that complaints involving children are treated as serious and investigated using available records and camera footage. Dr. Almond Winterstein then presented the consortium’s research overview. He explained that the consortium was created by statute in 2019, includes 10 universities, and is funded by annual state appropriations. He said its work includes grants, a research repository, a clinical core, outreach, and evidence synthesis, including a recent FDA-supported review of cannabis evidence. He emphasized that the current evidence base is limited and often low quality, with the strongest signals for symptom relief in PTSD-related symptoms, nausea, and some pain outcomes, but with many studies inconclusive or mixed. He also described the consortium’s use of registry data linked to Medicaid, Medicare, death, fetal death, and birth records to study safety and outcomes, including children, pregnancy, driving safety, opioid-sparing effects, and adverse events. Winterstein said adverse event reporting is sparse and likely underreported, with most reports mild but some serious events noted, and he expressed concern about use among young adults because of uncertain benefit-risk and possible effects on the developing brain. The committee discussed the need for better surveillance, more robust adverse event reporting, and the possibility of using linked data to identify harms more quickly. At the end of the meeting, the committee rose without objection.

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• What is causing the problem?
• What is causing the problem?
• A lot of this data probably already exists.
• It's going to probably escalate.
• They probably have more than they're using.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• cause hearing, and the subcommittee has three options before it: Make a finding of no probable cause
• For purposes of this proceeding, probable cause should be understood as comparable to the legal standard
• it: Make a finding of no probable cause, which concludes the matter; defer action until a certain date
• <00:31:53.039> an probable cause to believe that an probable cause to believe that an ethical
• <00:42:13.280> ethical no probable cause to find an ethical no probable cause to find an ethical

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The critical and unique protections in the Labor Pool Act are currently enforced through a private cause
• In fact, with all this extra money, FFLA has gone beyond their noble cause and extended funds to hire
• If you look at it, if you're a law firm probably with 50, 80 attorneys, you could probably Probably with
• 50 or 80 attorneys, you could probably very easily move your IOTA account and go to a larger financial
• They have generally business working capital. probably with 50, 80 attorneys, you could probably very

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and considered a wide range of bills, including early learning and special needs funding (SB 1102), Israel bond investment authority (SB 1674), Parkinson’s disease research at USF (SB 1800), mental health and substance use disorder reforms (SB 1620), veterans nursing home beds (SB 788), securities regulation updates (SB 988), labor pool regulation (SB 1672), Alzheimer’s awareness (SB 398), educator preparation (SB 1590), student mental health reporting (SB 1310), specialty license plates (SB 824), financial institutions and IOTA-related issues (SB 1612), transportation facility designations (SB 1408), utility worker protections (SB 1386), DNA testing grants (SB 1072), the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (SB 364), housing support for former foster youth and homeless students (SB 584), sex offender registration changes (SB 1654), migrant vessel disposal (SB 830), commuter rail indemnification (SB 916), juvenile justice revisions (SB 1344), aggravating factors in capital cases (SB 984), and a criminal offender substance abuse pilot program (SB 1140). Most bills were explained by sponsors, often with supportive testimony from affected agencies, advocacy groups, or industry representatives, and several were amended before final action. The committee adopted amendments on many measures, including clarifications and effective-date changes for SB 1102; technical changes to SB 1620 implementing mental health commission recommendations; a delete-all amendment for SB 1620; an amendment to SB 988; a consumer-disclosure amendment on SB 1612; and multiple amendments to SB 1408, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, and SB 1344. SB 1672 on the Labor Pool Act drew extensive public testimony in opposition from worker advocates, who argued repeal would weaken protections for temp workers and formerly incarcerated workers, and the bill was temporarily postponed to a later meeting without a vote. Several bills received notable testimony in support, including SB 584, where former foster youth described housing instability and the importance of campus housing and federal voucher coordination; SB 1386, which was backed by utility and industry groups seeking stronger penalties for assaults on utility workers; and SB 984, which drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops over expansion of death penalty aggravators. The committee also heard support and opposition on SB 1612 regarding IOTA interest rates and legal aid funding, with bankers and civil legal aid representatives disputing the proper rate structure and whether the bill conflicted with Florida Bar rules. At the end of the meeting, the committee reported all voted-on bills favorably, including SB 1102, SB 1674, SB 1800, SB 1620, SB 788, SB 988, SB 398, SB 1590, SB 1310, SB 824, SB 1612, SB 1408, SB 1386, SB 1072, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, SB 830, SB 916, SB 1344, SB 984, and SB 1140. Members also requested to be recorded on various bills, and the committee adjourned after noting one remaining meeting would be lengthy.

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• I think it's a good solution because like all good compromises, it probably leaves everyone a little
• The damage it causes to the. Our judicial system and our democracy is really too great.
• It is a question that asks whether our federal courts exist to decide cases or to advance causes.
• I think the same is probably true about filling judicial vacancies.
• It's probably the most expeditious way.

Keywords: universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach

Summary: During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.

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• So what you would need is probably a separate bill to address those issues. OK.
• Cause I always, we always have that, it's always a big gap.
• What, what would cause that?
• To probably meet less than you all interpret that to mean.
• We're gonna hear probably, uh, House Bill 3172 has 17 witnesses.

Bills: HB24

Keywords: groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

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• Prior authorization is probably our number one burden.
• I've been doing adoptions for 20-plus years and I've probably been involved with over 5,000 adoptions
• Probably one out of every five. Pardon me, probably one out of every five.
• It's probably about a 20% rate sometimes. It's the pressure they're getting from.
• This can cause distress to both the mother and the child.

Bills: HB163, HB216, HB721, HB2035, HB2038, HB3057, HB3153, HB3233, HB3595, HB3801, HB3812, HB4076, HB4129, HB4377, HB4535, HB4666, HB4730, HB4743, HB4903, HB5149, HB5155, HB1534, HB163, HB216

Keywords: epinephrine, healthcare, emergency response, administration, medical policy, health care, itemized billing, patient rights, provider regulations, Texas Health and Safety Code, cost disclosure, insurance, benefit plan, administrators, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions, parental notice, mental health, medical licensing

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• They're not just form of probable cause.
• So, there's no probable cause, if you will, in that action.
• danger, absolutely they have probable danger, absolutely they have probable cause<01:54:26.239><
• would defined probable cause that they would defined probable cause that they would need<01:54:59.760
• someone's dog, there has to be probable someone's dog, there has to be probable cause.<01:57:17.440

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• <00:23:15.080> what vehicle to do that damage cause what vehicle to do that damage cause what
• the ambiguity in current law causes the ambiguity in current law causes expenses<02:09:02.280>
• :33:23.359> for cause for cause for [Music] [Music] [Music] um<02:33:27.160> not<02:33:
• that it's frivolous and it causes that it's frivolous and it causes homelessness<03:43:22.600>
• That’s probably not enough time.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And because of that, it is causing fragmentations in our society.
• And because of that, it is causing fragmentations in our society.
• They don't want to, you know, cause an issue.
• <01:16:56.320> me having to get in there that causes me having to get in there that causes
• You probably know Sally Jenkins.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all