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• Removing the exemption for outdoor light fixtures with automatic shut-off devices and services.
• member_10564), an act relating to motor vehicles, requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device
• ignition interlock may be removed without a court order, amending elements to qualify for the interlock device
• requiring that each school district Adopt and implement a policy for the use of wireless communication devices

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• device?
• device?
• <00:13:35.440> as gerine to so that medical devices as gerine to so that medical devices as
• <00:13:41.440> that are medically necessary devices that are medically necessary devices that
• So, specifically for a medical device.

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• Senate Bill 726 by Hughes relating to requiring operators of smart devices to provide information to
• Senate Bill 797 by Eckhart relating to the unlawful installation or use of a tracking device to criminal
• offense of the possession of manufactured transport. or sale of a machine gun or machine gun conversion device

Bills: SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825, SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025

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• Senate Bill 726 by Hughes relating to requiring operators of smart devices.
• Senate Bill 797 by Eckhart relating to the unlawful installation or use of a tracking device to criminal
• the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of a machine gun or machine gun conversion device

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• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• computers are continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device
• Continuously, every second of every day, finding ways to get into our children's digital device, into

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That means no personal cell devices.
• However, given that devices necessary.
• However, given that devices such<05:58:42.320> as<05:58:42.558> laptops<05:58:43.120>
• with her Apple Pencil, a powerful device with her Apple Pencil, a powerful device for<05:59:59.760
• Without this amendment, there would be no exceptions allowed for the use of these devices.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Representative Cruz says the fees are still there, but the device would make it easier to impose fees
• He explains that the bill is about keeping the device limited to safety use, and that the government
• Representative Cruz says the device was promised for safety and that this is keeping that promise.
• Representative Cruz says the bill prevents state police or local police from dialing into the device
• He says the airports know the device can accumulate data, but the bill keeps it limited to safety use

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

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• prosthetic device for these activities. prosthetic device for these activities.
• and again one activity specific device and again one activity specific device every<00:11:24.240
• <00:21:21.120> to able to provide one of these devices to able to provide one of these devices
• significant difference in those devices significant difference in those devices and<00:37:10.720
• So, this is really just device for.

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• know, gun violence, but you go to this cerebral art house foreign film and the previews are all explosions
• know, gun violence, but you go to this cerebral art house foreign film and the previews are all explosions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Please silence all electronic devices.
• Please silence all electronic devices.
• enforcement, unauthorized use of devices that remotely disabled vehicles, exceptions for owners, law
• Tab 26, Senate Bill 1054 on tampering with electronic monitoring device by Senator Garcia.
• tampering with an electronic monitoring device based on the severity of the underlying issue, charge

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.

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• gait, or emotion recognition technologies, um and also uh not allow employers to physically implant devices
• implant devices that collect or<00:02:51.560> transmit<00:02:52.120> worker<00:02:52.440
• that are installed underneath devices that are installed underneath the<00:02:54.960> skin<00
• <00:15:35.400> in floated having implantable devices in floated having implantable devices
• is<00:18:31.640> already implantable devices, which is already implantable devices, which

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Phone on the device, and it'll automatically validate your 21 years old.
• Phone on the device, and it'll automatically validate your 21 years old.
• I'm assuming then that the police who is stopping you pass the device where you can put your uh...
• So how is it protected if it's now on a mobile device? I'm going to use an example.
• where for I'm going to use an device where for I'm going to use an example<01:05:17.240> it's

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, we could say something like smart devices, other smart devices, etc., be a little bit broader, recognizing
• other<00:11:16.240> smart<00:11:16.560> devices, like smart devices, other smart
• devices, like smart devices, other smart devices, etc.<00:11:18.079> be<00:11:18.320> a
• Go with smart devices, and I just see what others think about that idea.
• So, we'd say a smart device shall not include a wearable device that can only tell time, monitor a person's

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• Those devices are generating and consuming more data than ever before.
• Those devices are generating and consuming more data than ever before.
• Those devices are generating and consuming more data than ever before.
• Those devices are generating and consuming more data than ever before.
• Those devices are generating and consuming more data than ever before.

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• products to kids, just like with alcohol and cigarettes, by designing cartoons or games built into the devices
• products to kids, just like with alcohol and cigarettes, by designing cartoons or games built into the devices
• products to kids just like with alcohol and cigarettes by designing cartoons or games built in to the devices

Keywords: 1182, all

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• <00:46:26.600> that<00:46:26.880> actually<00:46:27.640> understands device that
• I have a background in the medical device space as an analyst, and one of the areas that I just want
• I have a background in the medical device space as an analyst, and one of the areas that I just want
• I have a background in the medical device space as an analyst, and one of the areas that I just want
• device framework was really an extension of how it was regulated within drugs and food.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Please silence all electronic devices.
• Please silence all electronic devices.
• The number of mobile devices, laptops, iPads, and cell phones...
• The number of mobile devices, laptops, iPads, and cell phones is the largest one that we see in criminal
• The security pillars that were implemented were endpoint device lockdown, web filter, and real-time monitoring

Summary: The committee heard budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the clerks of court. FDLE outlined 28 legislative budget requests for fiscal year 2026-27, including funding for a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology and data system upgrades, moving several programs off uncertain federal grants, expanding the wellness office, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, cybersecurity, forensic equipment, digital forensics, criminal history modernization, training, and the SAFE fentanyl enforcement program. Members asked about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, the role of body cameras and masking, public records request burdens on local agencies, and the status of Fibers and the Uniform Arrest Affidavit systems. FDLE said the misconduct data covers all sworn officers and corrections personnel, that many cases would not be affected by body cameras because they involve off-duty conduct or internal matters, and that it is working with agencies and vendors to improve participation in reporting systems. DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh updated the committee on the Florida Scholars Academy, describing the new unified education system across 39 residential facilities. He reported first-year enrollment, course completions, graduations, and compliance results, and said the program now provides in-person and blended instruction, individualized support, mental health services, and career and technical education. He also discussed staffing shortages in some detention facilities, the need for more residential beds, and the importance of recognizing and supporting staff. In response to questions, he explained how the program addresses students with disabilities and behavioral needs through one-on-one instruction, paraprofessionals, and immediate mental health support. The clerks of court presented a budget request centered on funding shortfalls and rising costs. Clerk and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels despite increased statutory duties, higher postage and staffing costs, and growing workloads in priority case types such as injunctions for protection and other high-risk matters. The clerks requested $22 million in direct appropriations, including support for due process costs, jury management, and staffing for 37 new judges approved last session. Members also asked about Senate Bill 532, which Butterfield described as a CPI-based measure to update court fines and fees that have remained unchanged since 2008. The committee took no votes on the presentations and adjourned after discussion.

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• The demand of, of those that certify these backflow devices.
• the waiting time is if I were to call in for an inspector or cert someone to certify my backflow device
• They installed the, the, the device, uh, they're, they're trained in the installation of the device.
• Would you care to elaborate just a little bit on what these devices do and why it's important that we

Bills: HB 5208, SB 863, SB 1243, SB 1624, SB 1965, SB 2660, SB 2702, SB 2885

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

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• PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE TURNED OFF OR SILENCED.
• A BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
• CAN YOU TALK TO US ABOUT WHAT IS A BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE?
• Kendall: BIOFEEDBACK DEVICE WOULD BE A HEART MONITOR. THESE ARE UNDER THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.
• THE CHILD IS NOT LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES.

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• our meeting started, I'd like to remind everyone to please silence your cell phones and electronic devices
• infant in an infant safety... ...parents an alternative to surrender their infant in an infant safety device
• The bill also allows hospitals, EMS stations, and fire stations to have a device on site.
• entrance of a place of worship, a charity organization, or a hospital, the modern-day infant safety device
• I was assured there would be alarms or devices in place that would give a warning that the infant was

Summary: The Health Care Facilities and Systems Subcommittee met with a quorum present and took up five bills. The first, CS/HB 1119 on pediatric readiness in hospital emergency departments, would require hospitals with ERs to adopt evidence-based pediatric care policies, train staff, designate a pediatric emergency care coordinator, complete the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment, and meet minimum equipment and planning standards. Members discussed transport to the closest appropriate facility and implementation concerns, but the bill passed 16-0. The committee then approved HB 677, which would add standard fertility preservation services to the state group insurance program for employees undergoing chemotherapy, and CSHB 497, which would authorize nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans for Florida Farm Bureau members, aimed at improving affordable coverage for farmers and ranchers. HB 677 passed 16-0, and CSHB 497 passed 18-0 after questions about membership, regulation, disclosures, and how the plan would compare with ACA coverage. The subcommittee also approved PCS/HB 791 on surrendered newborn infants, allowing infant safety devices at hospitals, EMS stations, and fire stations as an alternative safe-haven option. Members discussed alarms, unmanned stations, and whether churches should be included; the bill passed 18-0. Finally, HB 1529 on home health aides for medically fragile children was amended and passed 18-0. The bill seeks a federal waiver so compensation for parents serving as home health aides does not count against Medicaid eligibility, and the amendments added reporting of adverse incidents, set work-hour limits, and protected certain other benefits. The chair closed by emphasizing the committee’s role in implementation oversight and fixing problems after enactment.