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• engagement by prohibiting card check recognition, neutrality agreements, and reasonable information-sharing
• I share that because it seems like people are saying that we weren't available and that is, as you all
• gonna say hello to Phillips Salzman who dared to say I do 20 years ago and somehow has hung on for the ride

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• Next time you're in the great piney woods of Texas, stop by Palestine and come ride the Texas State Railroad
• State through networking events, targeted programming, workshops, resource sharing, and other initiatives
• I'm gonna share with you a hard truth.

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• Last year, the legislature gave us a few more FTEs back for specific areas like our fair rides and things
• People are sharing information, and the software is creating some of that environment, but it's really
• I can see it on the screen when I attend those meetings, but it's not able to be shared with us.

Summary: The Florida Senate Committee on Agriculture convened with a quorum present and heard two presentations. Commissioner Wilton Simpson, head of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, outlined department accomplishments and funding needs, including IT modernization, expansion of the Rural and Family Lands program, updated best management practice manuals, growth of the Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, clearing concealed-weapons permit backlogs, construction of the Conner Complex headquarters, forestry equipment upgrades, and youth agriculture programs such as FFA and 4-H. Senators asked about water policy, citrus greening, FAMU partnerships, staffing efficiencies, and interdiction stations used to stop invasive species, stolen goods, and diseased or banned agricultural products from entering the state. Dr. Krista Court of the University of Florida/IFAS presented a preliminary economic assessment of the 2024 hurricane season’s agricultural impacts from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. She explained that the estimates are based on wind, rainfall, flooding, crop location, and survey data from extension agents, industry groups, FDACS, and producers, and that the figures do not include many asset losses, supply-chain effects, forestry losses, or some insurance-covered damages. Her preliminary estimates placed total 2024 agricultural production losses between about $402.3 million and $975.8 million, with the hardest-hit commodity groups including field and row crops, vegetables, melons, potatoes, greenhouse/nursery products, and animals and animal products. Members discussed the importance of accurate survey participation and baseline data, including use of USDA Farm Service Agency information, to improve future disaster estimates and federal relief decisions. Several senators emphasized agriculture’s importance in their districts and statewide. No bills were considered and no formal votes were taken; the only action was adjournment by motion of Senator Burton.

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• Healthy yogurt too, but I'm grateful to be sharing space with you today and look forward to listening
• We want to share that information with you because, again, the next phase will be looking at phase two
• You took a dip, and we enjoyed traveling through those arroyos at a quick pace; it was like riding a
• But those are stories we share with our children now, and they ought to benefit from what we have today

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• I'm excited to be here today to share with you our strong support for Senate Bill 1325.
• Any successful program we know keeps children in school and out of ambulance rides. and emergency departments
• I know I'm not registered to testify individually, but if I could just share a personal story. experience
• Galvan Galvan Steve Swanson Noah Joe Jones If you find the video useful, please like, share the video

Bills: SB207, SB611, SB920, SB1174, SB1207, SB1325, SB1396, SB1551, SB1619

Keywords: SB 207, Texas Education Code, public school attendance, excused absence, mental health appointment, mental health care, behavioral health, school district, student absenteeism, same-day return, health care professionals, physician certification, religious holy days, court appearance, DFPS, foster care, education policy, student wellness, school mental health, attendance policy

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• As the founder of Found My Fitness, she shares expert, evidence-based insights on aging and disease prevention
• She gave me permission to share her story.
• those of us that are learning more about it on the aging committee, but those who may be watching and sharing
• And you mentioned transportation, making sure people could walk, walkable cities, so they could ride

Keywords: health policy, lifespan, quality of life, community health, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.

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• Thank you for sharing him with us and for allowing him to be such an incredible part of the state of
• So thank you for sharing him with us.
• ever receive a scholarship offer from Mississippi State University, whereas Amelia has earned full-ride
• We, Senator Simon and I, kind of share the area, so they're right on the edge of my district.
• We'll share with staff. We may not put them in the quiet room. But this is really exciting.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• just want to thank Melissa Hartzell and, of course, our own general director, Hammer Hartzell, for sharing
• I want to thank Melissa Hartzell and, of course, our own general director, Hammer Hartzell, for sharing
• And thank you for sharing his story with us and keeping his legacy living on forever.
• I would also like to share that I am working with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to make sure that
• And finally, it requires that school districts and the Department of Education promptly share student

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee heard and advanced a series of education-related bills, beginning with SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, which would require age-appropriate disability history and awareness instruction across grade bands. The committee adopted a delete-all amendment, heard emotional testimony from Melissa Hartzell about her son Evan’s experience with disability and inclusion, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1296, creating a pilot study on school cellphone bans; SB 1590, creating a task force to review educator preparation, certification, and professional learning; SB 1702, a broad education bill with provisions on private school facilities, marching band credit, school readiness reimbursements, and charter school monitoring tools; SB 1150, exempting school social workers from certain certification testing requirements; SB 1708, revising School of Hope rules and adding a Miami-Dade co-location framework; SB 822, updating charter school governance and operations; SB 444, requiring annual human trafficking awareness training for school personnel; and SB 742, expanding workforce development and money-back guarantee programs. Most of these bills were amended before being reported favorably by committee vote. The committee also considered and reported favorably SB 8, a claims bill providing a $1.2 million settlement for Marcus Button and his family arising from a 2006 Pasco County school bus crash that caused severe lifelong injuries. Senator Gaetz opposed claims bills in general, arguing the sovereign immunity cap should be raised so such cases can be resolved locally. Several bills drew questions and debate over implementation details, including concerns about charter school dress and hair policies under SB 822, the scope of human trafficking training under SB 444, and the zoning implications of private school facility provisions in SB 1702. Sponsor responses generally emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify existing policy or improve student safety, access, or educational outcomes. The committee also took up confirmation appointments. It recommended confirmation of the slate of appointees on Tabs 12 and 14 through 21 by voice vote, and separately recommended confirmation of Daniel Fogunoli to the State Board of Education after debate in which Senator Davis and Senator Osgood opposed the appointment. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes, including Senator Burgess’s affirmative vote on SB 1150, and then adjourned.

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• I've also been on a police ride-along.
• ...share your time. Thanks. Thank you for your testimony.
• Our job is not to share in the profits of rebates or pricing.
• Klein for being so willing to come in and give testimony and share her experience.
• We want to share.

Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483

Keywords: health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth

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• I probably don't want to ride in the car with somebody who hasn't bothered to have insurance, but would

Bills: HB 2242, HB 2446, HB 2799, HB 4502, HB 2920, HB 2790, HB 5620, HB 5060, HB 5076, HB 5080, HB 5081, HB 5128, HB 5130, HB 3847, HB 5116, HB 2969, HB 4546, HB 4202, HB 5624, HB 3964, HB 4803, HB 872, HB 4775, HB 4777, HB 4961, HB 5570, HB 2988, HB 4260, HB 1375, HB 5009, HB 5411, HB 5134, HB 4388, HB 3095, HB 1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

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• It's not what we want to do, but we will pay our share. We understand that.
• And now, including, let's say, an ambulance ride to the hospital?
• And now, including, let's say, an ambulance ride to the hospital?
• There were two things I wanted to share. One, ivermectin cured my asthma.
• I just feel that having balance and being able to share.

Bills: S0036, S0620, S0796, S0934, S1080, S1096, S1366, S1536, S1548, S1580, S1588, S1620, S1756, S7034, S7044

Keywords: nursing title, advanced practice registered nurse, advertising, professional standards, disciplinary action, candidate qualifying, federal office, election integrity, regulatory compliance, political candidacy, veterinary medicine, telehealth, veterinary professional associate, animal health, public safety, access to veterinary services, payment bond exemption, Habitat for Humanity, Florida Forever Act, land acquisition

Summary: The committee first took up SB 354, the “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill, which creates a framework for large planned communities on at least 15,000 contiguous acres with 60% reserved area and a streamlined local review process. Senator McLean presented the bill and a strike-all amendment, and members raised concerns about local control, conservation enforceability, data centers, concurrency, multi-county projects, and whether reserve lands could later be converted. Audubon Florida and 1,000 Friends of Florida opposed the bill, arguing the conservation protections were not permanent enough and that the reserve areas could be changed later; small-county representatives also worried about tax-base impacts. Supporters argued the bill would better manage growth, preserve green space, and provide a more orderly alternative to sprawl. After debate, the committee voted to report the bill favorably. The committee then approved SB 620 on candidate qualifying, which requires candidates for federal, state, county, district, judiciary, school, and school board offices to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship. Amendments added disclosure about whether federal candidates intend to trade stock if elected and adjusted 2026 congressional qualifying procedures in the event of redistricting, including a new qualifying window and petition rules. The bill was reported favorably after brief support from a member of the public and discussion about candidate vetting. The committee also reported favorably CS/CS/CS/SB 1452, a Department of Financial Services bill with amendments addressing My Safe Florida Home notices, condo pilot eligibility, firefighter hiring, unclaimed property, and related financial-services provisions. Next, the committee approved CS/CS/SB 1620, a school board members’ bill of rights. A substitute amendment narrowed the bill to access to records, fiscal transparency, and nondisclosure agreements, while preserving board members’ rights to timely documents, budget information, and public comment, and setting deadlines for records requests. Superintendents and a school board member testified in support, saying the bill clarifies roles and prevents board members from being frozen out. The committee also passed CS/HB 245, which replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material”; one senator supported the terminology change but warned about preserving legal precedent and avoiding appellate issues. The committee then reported favorably SB 1548, an update to the Live Local affordable housing law expanding eligible sites and clarifying setbacks, airport proximity, and fair-housing protections. Finally, the committee took up the veterinary medicine bill creating veterinary professional associates. The bill allows trained master’s-level VPAs to perform limited veterinary services under a veterinarian’s supervision, and an amendment tightened the standard to immediate supervision on premises. Supporters said the measure would expand access to care, especially in rural areas with vet shortages, while opponents argued it added unnecessary regulation. After testimony from veterinary educators and others, the bill continued with support expressed by committee members, including praise for the direct-supervision amendment.

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• GLO and to the GCPD have been advanced to the Army Corps of Engineers. is to cover mandatory cost share
• and basically pretty much any. cloud service, the protection of these cloud services are a it's a shared
• Yes, so in general, when we work with the feds, the state shares 35%.
• Our obligations are the non-federal cost share match for those planned awards.
• Cost share not provided to the core on time accrues interest against the state or against GCP.

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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• We saw children riding bikes through untreated sewage floodwater on the path.
• We saw children riding bikes through untreated sewage floodwater on the path.
• Our founders shared the belief that our sport provides unique opportunities to promote personal and community

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing with testimony on a range of environmental bills. Early testimony focused on H. 1018, which would update management of the Commonwealth’s water resources and limit new conditions on historic water registrations. Water officials from Wellesley and the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission supported the bill, arguing that drought-related restrictions on registered withdrawals are difficult to administer, create customer confusion, and can undermine utility revenue needed for infrastructure upgrades. A Massachusetts Waterworks Association representative also backed the bill, saying registered systems have long operated within their allocations and should not have those withdrawals conditioned by regulation. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 1040, which would ban tire-derived materials on playgrounds and playing fields. The bill’s petitioner, environmental advocates, and an environmental chemist testified that crumb rubber and other tire-derived infill can release chemicals into soil and water and may pose risks to aquatic life and public health. Committee members asked about alternatives and costs; witnesses said natural grass and some organic infills are available, though more research is needed on some substitutes. Rep. Schwartz also testified on CSO-related bills, describing combined sewer overflows as a public health and environmental problem and saying the bills set deadlines but leave implementation methods to local and regional officials. Rep. Chacolo supported H. 909, a grant program for low-noise, low-emission landscape equipment, citing worker health, noise, and emissions concerns, and Sen. Cyr testified for bills addressing coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 4040, which would prevent discharge of radioactive materials from the Pilgrim decommissioning process. Speakers including a Sierra Club representative, a physician, and the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association opposed Holtec’s plan to dispose of radioactive wastewater through evaporation or discharge, citing public health, transparency, and economic risks to fisheries and coastal communities. Another large block of testimony addressed CSO legislation, especially H. 1046 and related bills for the MWRA service area. Environmental groups, residents, and river users described sewage overflows into the Charles, Mystic, and Alewife Brook, impacts on health and recreation, and the need for a timeline to eliminate or sharply reduce overflows. Industry representatives opposed the CSO and waste bills, arguing they would be costly, duplicative, and disruptive, while waste facility operators said they already use continuous emissions monitoring and comply with existing regulations. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• I want to share a little bit of a conversation that I had with an individual today, and I think it was
• personal favorite: that we were putting our budget on autopilot, and quote, autopilot will take you on a ride
• take<00:55:14.280> you<00:55:14.440> on<00:55:14.599> a<00:55:14.839> ride
• <00:55:15.400> you autopilot will take you on a ride you autopilot will take you on a ride

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate Bill 1172 by Senator Hurtado, relating to tax sharing agreements.
• This bill does not eliminate tax sharing agreements or take away local control. Instead, it puts...
• Tax sharing agreements or take away local control.
• I'd like to share where this bill came from.
• Let me share a very real example from the testimony provided at our Senate Health Committee by Dr.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <00:10:29.519> with his Irish roots that he shared with his Irish roots that he shared with
• <00:13:59.600> Vincent Margaret, thank you for sharing Vincent Margaret, thank you for sharing
• here we could find ways toward a shared here we could find ways toward a shared purpose.<02:05:58.080
• humanity. bound together by that shared humanity.
• Angel and Jeremy were riding their dad.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• subdivisions share personal Sorry. subdivisions share personal Sorry.
• Share<01:12:34.640> persons' Share persons' Share persons' identifying<01:12:36.680> information
• I share their goals from with this bill.
• Um, under those rules, you're not allowed to share legal fees with non-attorneys.
• those rules, you're not allowed to share those rules, you're not allowed to share legal<04:06:33.440

Keywords: 981, all

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• c> a<00:15:34.880> car<00:15:35.240> and<00:15:35.360> even learned that riding
• in a car and even learned that riding in a car and even wearing<00:15:35.839> sunglasses<00:15
• to share about the positive<00:21:04.840> impact<00:21:05.280> of<00:21:05.480> this
• Josh Canton Hubinger, and asked them to share their thoughts because they were just laying the spill
• <01:10:51.040> with clarification if you could uh share with clarification if you could uh

Bills: HF2382, HF639, SF1075, HF1243, HF1087, SF1360, HF739, HF2337, HF1220, HF712, HF1219

Keywords: accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate

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• practice in this committee to allow in-person and online live testifiers two minutes to clarify or share
• Your two minutes are your own to share, but if you'd like to stand on your comments then we'd be happy
• <00:01:22.960> any<00:01:23.240> additional<00:01:23.680> thoughts clarify or share
• any additional thoughts clarify or share any additional thoughts or<00:01:24.159> feelings<00
• uh but if you'd like to stand on share uh but if you'd like to stand on your<00:01:54.200> comments

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee opened by outlining hearing procedures, including a two-minute limit for live testimony, a request not to repeat written testimony, and a reminder about decorum. The first bill heard was SB 697, which would create a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses to retrofit residences with wind-resistive devices. The Insurance Division said it supported the concept but noted it may need an appropriation or outside expertise to develop certification standards, while the Department of Taxation said the bill should retain a third-party certification requirement if the Insurance Division cannot administer the credit. The Hawaii Insurers Council supported the bill, and the Tax Foundation suggested a subsidy-style program would be more efficient than a tax credit and criticized the bill’s 100% credit structure. A testifier in support argued the measure would help homeowners fortify houses against hurricanes and reduce shelter demand; written testimony from several others, including HIEMA, was noted as supportive. The committee then moved through SB 76, which would require the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to provide commercial property coverage after two private-market denials, and SB 83, which would require insurers to give advance written premium-change notices and explanations to common-interest community policyholders and the insurance commissioner, along with a report on premium increases. For SB 76, the State Insurance Division stood on its written comments, and testimony in support came from Michael Honda, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and Jessica Herzog. SB 83 drew more extensive discussion: the Insurance Division supported the need for better transparency, while the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the bill, arguing that agents—not insurers—typically communicate with AOAO boards and that the measure could worsen an already difficult market. Insurance Division staff acknowledged widespread complaints from condo associations about lack of transparency and said the division had received many calls about premium increases and nonrenewals. The discussion on SB 83 expanded into broader concerns about condo insurance, nonrenewals, surplus lines, and the difficulty of getting timely explanations for large premium increases. Committee members and testifiers described older buildings struggling to fund repairs and upgrades while facing steep insurance costs, and some urged the committee to craft baseline statutory protections for unit owners. The Insurance Division said surplus lines serve a critical gap-filling role and warned against regulating that market in a way that could slow access to coverage. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• In Illinois, police illegally share data with Texas on a woman seeking abortion care.
• It's an information-sharing system between law enforcement. It is a secure system.
• You get caught sharing information outside of that.
• We asked our providers for some information to share with you all today.
• It's not like they are getting a free ride on this as well. Mr.

Bills: SB1072, SB1111, SB1114, SB1116, SB1122, SB1179, SB1250, SB1308, SB1455, SB1456, SB1457, SB1487, SB1547, SB1549, SB1551, SB1552

Keywords: reimbursement rates, intellectual disabilities, community services, economic security, funding appropriations, automated license plate readers, law enforcement, privacy, data access, public records, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare