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• The motions prevail. Announcements.
• Motion prevails. I move that the House do now adjourn.
• those oppos those in favor say I I those oppos nay<00:10:31.839><c> motion</c><00:10:32.279><c> prevails
• </c><00:10:32.880><c> representative</c><00:10:33.519><c> Nisa</c> nay motion prevails representative
• Nisa nay motion prevails representative Nisa I<00:10:34.320><c> moveed</c><00:10:34.560><c> that</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails. Members, if you would be so kind as to stand.
• The motion prevails. Mr.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. opposed say no. The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There being 6 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 6 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 7 ayes, 0 nays, and motion prevails.
• There being 7 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 7 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.

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• There being 12 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There been 12 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 out of 0 and nays, the motion prevails.
• There have been 12 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB 246, HB 796, HB 1056, HB 1544, HB 1846, HB 2001, HB 2618, HB 2625, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3069, HB 3114, HB 3157, HB 3228, HJR 98

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• wages earlier.
• earned early. to 48 hours to access those wages.
• We're an employer-integrated, earned-wage access provider.
• You can ask your employer for an advance on your wages.
• So when you access your wage early, you pay that fee.

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• We have PCS for HB 541 by Representative Chamberlain, Minimum Wage Requirements.
• We have PCS for 41 by Representative Chamberlain, Minimum Wage Requirements.
• , and certainly minimum wage isn't meant to be a long-term thing anyway.
• I don't see how we get the minimum wage.
• But... ...we still have the baseline of the federal minimum wage.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up four bills. The first, HB 875 on educator preparation, would align teacher-prep programs under a uniform core curriculum, create a competency-based coaching program (CERT), standardize mentor and clinical educator requirements, allow certain certification waivers, and establish a Florida Institute of Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College subject to appropriation. Debate focused heavily on language in the bill related to systemic racism, identity politics, privilege, and historical distortion, with supporters saying the bill is about pedagogy and opponents warning it could limit discussion of important historical and social topics. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably, 12-4. The committee then considered PCS for HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the state minimum wage for up to 12 months in certain structured work-based training settings. Supporters argued it would expand access to training and career pathways for inexperienced workers and help address labor shortages, while opponents said it could depress wages, invite coercion, and conflict with the state constitution’s minimum wage provisions. Public testimony included opposition from workers and labor groups and support from NFIB. The bill was reported favorably, 12-4. Next, PCS for HB 681 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding was presented as a transparency and accountability measure to improve funding reporting and address bargaining issues between education agencies and program providers. Support came from industry groups and the ranking member, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition, 16-0. Finally, PCS for HB 1105 on education and Bright Futures would broaden Gold Seal Vocational eligibility, align CTE diploma requirements with Bright Futures, add AP Capstone as an automatic qualifier, and remove barriers for certain military and public service families. The committee supported the bill, which was reported favorably, 15-0. The meeting ended after a correction to the record on one public comment card and adjournment.

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present and handled a mix of conference committee appointments, appropriations bills, policy bills, and House amendments. Early in the session, the chamber appointed conference committees for SB 2399 and for House-amended SBs 2213 and 2354, and also named conference committees for HB 103, HB 1308, and HB 1169. The Senate then took up several appropriations measures, including HB 1612, which creates the North Dakota Center for Aerospace Medicine at UND; the Senate adopted an amendment shifting the funding to a one-time $250,000 Community Health Trust Fund appropriation with a required $250,000 match from other sources, and the bill passed 39-7. HB 1193, the “Back the Blue” grant, was amended to make the funding one-time and focus on officer retention, then passed 41-5. HB 1329, a government spending database proposal for school districts, was amended into a legislative study and passed 42-4. HB 1020, the water budget, received extensive amendments reducing and reallocating funding across major water projects, adding studies and oversight changes, and passed 45-0 with the emergency clause. HB 1581, a tribal tourism grant, also passed 40-6. The Senate rejected HB 1330, which would have authorized divestment from direct investments in Chinese companies; after debate over the prudent investor rule, trade impacts, and whether the bill singled out one nation in law, it failed 20-26. HB 1534, limiting property valuation increases, and HB 1266, adjusting the disabled veterans property tax credit, both failed unanimously or nearly so after committee recommendations against them. HB 1566, which would have created a regulatory framework for a product discussed as kratom, was amended on the floor to convert it into a study and then passed 31-15. The chamber also passed HB 2241 on charter schools after a House amendment changed the funding formula to the statewide average from the prior year, and HB 2022, the indigent legal counsel budget, after House changes added funding flexibility, offset lost fee revenue, and included a study on a public defender office. The Senate concurred in several House amendments and then passed a number of Senate bills. SB 2375, allowing joint negotiations between dental providers and insurers under Attorney General oversight, passed 44-2. SB 2251, clarifying that open records requests during state audits should be referred to the audited agency, passed 46-0. SB 2159, related to nuclear energy research, passed 43-3 after House amendments required Industrial Commission approval and consultation with the radioactive waste advisory council. SB 2155, changing gratis antelope license rules, passed 30-16 after debate over landowner rights and tag distribution. SB 251, setting fees and an audit for the Private Investigative and Security Board, passed 44-2. SB 2280, the prior authorization health insurance bill, passed 43-3 with a House-added study and consumer protections. SB 2023, the Racing Commission budget, passed 41-5 after a House change made internship funding one-time. SB 2232, changing prenatal substance exposure reporting requirements and related toxicology rules, passed 44-2. SB 2241, authorizing public charter schools, passed 39-7. The session ended while the Senate was still processing SB 2022’s final passage vote, but the bill had already cleared concurrence on House amendments.

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• It There being 13 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 13 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 12 ayes and 1 nay, motion prevails.
• I mean 13 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. Committee stands in recess.

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line

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• The motion prevails.
• The<00:11:32.280><c> motion</c><00:11:32.680><c> prevails.</c> The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. There's a resolution.
• The motion prevails Those opposed, nay.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Hearing no objection, the motions prevail.
• Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. Announcements. I recognize a member from Anoka, Leader Nisca.
• The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 12:15 p.m.
• The motion prevails &gt;&gt; Those opposed, nay.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So minimum wage would mean going from piece rate to minimum wage.
• And we've lived with subminimum wage.
• increase to competitive wage.
• You're not getting a wage.
• They had to pay the minimum wage at a minimum.

Summary: The meeting was a 14(c) Task Force hearing focused on employment experiences of Oklahomans with disabilities and the state’s use of subminimum wage. Numerous self-advocates and workers testified about their jobs, accommodations, pay, transportation barriers, and the importance of community integration. Several speakers described positive experiences in competitive or community jobs, while others recounted being underused, fired without explanation, or paid by piece rate or minimum wage in sheltered or enclave settings. Many emphasized that fair pay, independence, ABLE accounts, and supportive employers matter to them, and several said they want future careers, promotions, or even to own businesses and help others with disabilities find work. Task force members discussed recurring themes from the testimony: transportation as a major barrier, the importance of community and self-advocacy, employer misconceptions and stigma, the need for better transition services from school to work, and the difficulty families face navigating benefits and employment systems. Members also raised concerns about people being fired without explanation and about the need for meaningful options for those not ready for competitive employment. Suggestions included more employer education, reverse job fairs, job coaching, benefits planning, better coordination between DDS and DRS, and stronger transition supports in schools and through programs like Project SEARCH. Staff then presented research on how other states have phased out or eliminated 14(c) certificates. Examples included Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington, with common approaches such as phase-out timelines, technical assistance, provider transition plans, and support for competitive integrated employment. The presenters noted that Oklahoma still has 40 entities using 14(c), most of them DDS providers, but many providers are already moving away from it. Members discussed potential unintended consequences, the need for a clear timeline, the possibility of blending or braiding services, and whether Oklahoma should create a more one-stop, employer-friendly system. No votes were taken, and the group agreed to continue gathering information and return in June to begin shaping priorities and possible policy directions.

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• ><05:03:53.120><c> wage.
• </c> they haven't earned a living wage? they haven't earned a living wage?
• for minimum wage.
• wages, and wages for people with disabilities.
• </c> wage, £121 an hour. That's $16.71. wage, £121 an hour. That's $16.71.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• would mean going from piece rate To minimum wage.
• And we've lived with you know subminimum wage.
• or a wage increase to competitive to a competitive wage.
• toward that competitive wage.
• go into the workforce making at least minimum wage.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Minimum wage is a constitutional right that individuals have.
• current Florida minimum wage is.
• This, however, does not address the federal minimum wage.
• Minimum wage is not even a livable wage. So please... All right.
• And let's be honest, no worker truly opts out of fair wages.

Summary: The committee took up several bills and reported each favorably after brief presentations, amendments, and roll calls. SB 1760, by Senator Grall, would require certain elected officials and agency heads to reside in Florida, with agency heads also required to be U.S. citizens and live in the county where their agency is headquartered; it also clarifies the constitutional prohibition on holding more than one office. SB 1202, by Senator McClain, expands insurance benefits for firefighters who are totally and permanently disabled during official training exercises, and its amendment was adopted to avoid local fiscal impact. SB 582, by Senator Leak, increases penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and limits the higher penalty to properties on the National Register of Historic Places or in a listed district; supporters included representatives of St. Augustine and the Florida League of Cities, while one opponent waived in opposition. SB 312, by Senator Gates, revises governance of the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and allows affiliated nonprofit subsidiaries to enter agreements with universities; an amendment adding one public member to the board was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SB 676, by Senator Martin, which would allow employees to waive the state minimum wage right under a framework the sponsor said would help young or inexperienced workers gain entry-level experience. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing it could help small businesses hire and create opportunities, and opponents saying it would undermine the voter-approved minimum wage, invite coercion, and exploit vulnerable workers. Senator Martin’s amendment clarifying the Fair Labor Standards Act exception was adopted, and the bill passed on a favorable vote despite opposition from Senator Arrington and others. Finally, SB 440, by Senator McClain, was heard as an expansion of prior law to cover public employees and prohibit certain employment practices related to gender identity and pronoun use; after an amendment narrowing the bill by deleting references to training, instruction, or other activity regarding sexual orientation, the committee heard extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters framing it as protecting conscience rights and opponents calling it discriminatory. The committee ultimately reported SB 440 favorably as well.

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• Seeing 65 yeas and 67 nays, the motion does not prevail. The motion does not prevail.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

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• Motion prevails, and the minutes are approved.
• Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails.
• </c><01:10:27.000><c> the</c> opposed osed motion prevails the opposed osed motion prevails the amendment
• Motion prevails. The DE3 is adopted.

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• The motion prevails. Members, if you be so kind as to stand.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails, and the Senate is now adjourned. [Music]

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If there is no objection, the motions will prevail.
• Hearing no objection, the motions prevail and the substitutions will be made.
• Hearing no objection, the prevail.
• Hearing no objection, the motions<00:11:10.399><c> prevail</c><00:11:10.880><c> and</c><00:11:11.120>
• <c> the</c><00:11:11.360><c> substitutions</c> motions prevail and the substitutions motions prevail

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They modeled wages, and regardless of the type of care, whether it's delegated or directed, the wages
• minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
• the minimum wage.
• wage.
• wage.

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• ><c> are</c> the minimum wage and I think wages are the minimum wage and I think wages are driven<01:
• The minimum wage has always hurt wage.
• And I know that the wage that I earn is the wage I negotiated.
• wages is that wages have a problem with wages is that wages have a lag.<02:19:20.479><c> So</c><02:19
• I did note that the wage cross-match and the wages that are reported to us are W-2 wages.

Keywords: 1189, house, all