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• exceptions to this lower threshold. exceptions to this lower threshold.
• For that same rationale that exception For that same rationale that exception that<00:54:28.400>
• The exceptions, they're very sensible exceptions, Mr.
• The exceptions politically loaded.
• they're very sensible exceptions Mr. they're very sensible exceptions Mr.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Our current medical emergency exception was codified in 2011.
• That's always been an exception we have recognized. We want to love them both.
• all of us can agree on that when the mother is in danger, when the mother's in danger, that's an exception
• Uh, is there anything in Senate Bill 31 that adds new exceptions or makes it easier to take the life
• of a little unborn baby, adding exceptions, anything like that?

Bills: SB 31, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 1868, SB 2024, SB 2166, SB 2309, SB 2880, SJR 27, SJR 39, SJR 40

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• It was a phrase, 'except as required under state or federal law.'
• There's no exception for important public issues. There's no journalistic exception.
• Because I'm looking at these exceptions, and these exceptions to me are just way too broad.
• And it's an exception.
• And I appreciate, The bill that I had, arguably, was too narrow in the exceptions.

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• who's going to be sales tax exempt, and then that gets added to our list of exemptions, and our exception
• And so I think it's time to change the rule if there's that many exceptions to the rule, and that's why
• I think it's 88 now, and so I think it's time to change the rule if there's that many exceptions to the
• Put this into an omnibus where we're not continuing to create exceptions, and those that are delivering
• Put this into an omnibus where we're not continuing to create exceptions, and those that are delivering

Summary: The committee heard an interim study on expanding or simplifying sales tax exemptions for Oklahoma nonprofits. Representatives Stark and Schreiber said the issue has been filed repeatedly over several sessions and framed it as a bipartisan effort to keep more charitable dollars in service of communities rather than paying sales tax. Schreiber also suggested broader tax reform or an omnibus approach rather than continuing to add individual exemptions. Marnie Taylor of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits gave an overview of the sector, describing nonprofits as a major part of the state economy and safety net, and argued that many organizations are highly regulated, under-resourced, and facing declining donations and funding. She said the current patchwork of exemptions is uneven and that a blanket or broader exemption would help organizations serving public needs. Committee members asked for sources behind some of the poverty, education, and health rankings cited in her presentation. Several nonprofit leaders testified about how sales tax affects their operations. RG Foods described the cost of opening neighborhood grocery markets in food deserts and said sales tax on a Tulsa project would divert about $85,000 from programming. Jubilee Partners, Skyline Urban Outreach, the Pencil Box, the Tulsa Police Foundation, Blue Rose Ranch, and Legacy Parenting Center each explained how exemption status or the lack of it affects food assistance, school supplies, public safety equipment, animal rescue, and diapers and family support. Members asked follow-up questions about food desert definitions, budgets, and how much sales tax savings would change operations. No vote was taken in the excerpt, but the study concluded with closing remarks emphasizing that the exemption would keep more money in direct services and support the nonprofit sector statewide.

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• Except I don't have their names right here, and my memory slipped a little bit. Would they rise?
• Thank you, Senator Ramos, until they return to the chamber, except for the purposes of a call.
• Bill and the exceptions that were there.
• All those present voted in the affirmative, except those voting in the negative by a show of hands.
• Those present voted in the affirmative, except those voting in the negative by a show of hands.

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• HB 1297 aligns Florida's exceptions to the electronic prescribing requirement with federal exceptions
• HB 1297 aligns Florida's exceptions to the electronic prescribing requirement with federal exceptions
• It is an exception at the federal level and would continue to be on the Florida level.
• the reasons why, except for one. And that is hard to find medication.
• Seeing no further. do, but I do think there's got to be some exceptions. Thank you.

Summary: The committee took up a large health and human services agenda and first approved HB 711, the Spectrum Alert bill, which would create a statewide alert system for missing autistic children and require FDLE to coordinate training with state and local agencies. The measure drew a supportive waiver from the Florida Smart Justice Alliance and passed unanimously, 24-0, reported favorably. Members then considered CS for HB 229 on health facilities, which modernizes the Health Facilities Authority Act to allow additional nonprofit health system structures to use tax-exempt financing. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring advance notice, public hearings, and stakeholder notifications before a nonprofit hospital closure, and another removing a property tax exemption for a nonprofit hospital that closes and fails to maintain emergency services for 120 days, applied retroactively to January 1, 2025. The Florida Hospital Association opposed the amendments, citing workforce and nonprofit-status concerns, but the bill as amended passed 24-0. The committee also approved CS for HB 1405 on juvenile justice status offenders, expanding early truancy intervention, parent involvement, and shelter placement review timelines; it passed 24-0. CS for HB 27, joining the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, and its linked public records bill CS for HB 29 both passed unanimously after supportive testimony from several advocacy and business groups. The committee then debated HB 111 on out-of-network referrals and HB 1083 on patient access to records. HB 111 would require referring practitioners to inform patients in writing when a referral is out of network and to apply out-of-network payments to deductibles; it drew opposition from medical groups over administrative burden and patient-care concerns, but passed 17-8. HB 1083 would shorten the time for producing medical records to 14 working days and standardize access rules, with amendments clarifying portal access and delaying the effective date to January 1, 2026; despite opposition from some health information and provider groups over HIPAA and access concerns, it passed 19-7 as amended. Later, the committee approved HB 883, allowing autonomous practice for psychiatric nurse practitioners with the required credentials, after strong support from nurse practitioner groups and opposition from psychiatric and medical associations; it passed 23-3. HB 1297, which aligns Florida’s electronic prescribing exceptions with federal law and removes several state exemptions, passed 19-7 despite opposition from hospice, emergency physician, rheumatology, and medical groups concerned about paper prescriptions in emergencies and hard-to-find medications. HB 1353 on home health care services and CS for HB 989 on foster home licensure transfers both passed unanimously after supportive amendments. The committee also heard HB 1505 on parental rights, which would require written parental consent for many health care services, surveys, and biofeedback devices for minors and expand parental access to records; the bill drew extensive support testimony but also questions and concerns about confidentiality, abuse reporting, and existing exceptions, and the transcript ended before a final vote on that bill.

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• So I just disagree with these exceptions.
• then<00:09:59.680> you exceptions and these exceptions then you exceptions and these exceptions
• <00:10:24.800> and can't keep creating these exceptions and can't keep creating these exceptions
• <00:10:55.200> The disagree with these exceptions. The disagree with these exceptions.
• see an opportunity, but these exceptions see an opportunity, but these exceptions are<00:11:06.160

Bills: HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363, HB88, HB314, SB46, HB332, HB86, HB363

Keywords: driver license, English examinations, language requirement, immigration, testing standards, motor vehicles, window tint, law enforcement, prosecutors, vehicle regulations, medical condition, communication, first responder, invisible disabilities, anaphylaxis, day care centers, training, child safety, healthcare, parole

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• On page 20 is the agency's one exceptional item for student financial aid.
• There's two exceptional item requests I'll highlight.
• So I wanna speak just for a second about a couple of. exceptional items.
• I will now briefly describe our three exceptional item request for the UH system.
• On page 6, I have our exceptional item request.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• On page 20 is the agency's one exceptional item for student financial aid. Into larger strategies.
• On page 20 is the agency's one exceptional item for student financial aid.
• Yes, sir, with the exceptional item.
• For the 24-25 baseline, the exceptional item, and you'll see this on a lot of the other financial exceptional
• And they have an exceptional item for $200 million?

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The default rule would be to have this exception applied.
• We're not going to give you the benefit of this exception.
• Because it knew it was creating an exception for children.
• So there are contractual agreements, statutory exceptions, and court-graded exceptions.
• However, there are exceptions.

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• So severe pain is only, again, included in your exception, and there can be scenarios where patients
• , those exceptions singled out a narrow group of survivors who cannot recover non-economic damages in
• The exceptions run counter to the spirit behind the legislative intent created in Florida's Wrongful
• , those exceptions singled out a narrow group of survivors who cannot recover non-economic damages in
• The exceptions run counter to the spirit behind the legislative intent, of negligence.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills. SB 398, by Senator Burgess, would create a statewide Alzheimer’s and dementia awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs, focused on early detection, brain health, risk reduction, clinical trial access, and community resources. Supporters said Florida has a large and growing Alzheimer’s population and that the campaign would help families and vulnerable communities; the bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also adopted an amendment to SB 714, by Senator Burton, which would create non-opioid advanced directives and add liability protections for providers in medical emergencies involving opioids. Supporters framed it as a patient-choice measure, while opponents argued it was vague and could interfere with appropriate pain treatment; the amended bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 756, which removes the current age-eight diagnosis requirement for autism-related insurance coverage and extends coverage beyond age 18 for those diagnosed with autism. Senator Burton said the bill would help families whose children are diagnosed later or whose needs continue into adulthood. There was brief discussion about existing lifetime benefit caps, but the sponsor said the bill did not change those limits. The committee then took up SB 734, a proposal by Senator Yarbrough to repeal Florida’s wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The sponsor and supporters described the current law as discriminatory and unjust, especially for families of older adults and disabled individuals, while opponents warned it would raise malpractice costs, increase premiums, and worsen provider shortages. The bill drew extensive public testimony from both grieving family members and health care/insurance representatives, and members debated whether caps or other safeguards should be added. No final action on SB 734 is reflected in the transcript excerpt.

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• The strike and insert adds additional exceptions to the food dye regulation.
• of code, and those exceptions In this section of code, the new section of code, and those exceptions
• I don't think it's right to make exceptions for some and then turn around and not make exceptions for
• The senator is proposing an exception to the bill that would be under C.
• The senator is proposing an exception to the bill that would be under C.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the previous meeting, then took up House Bill 4852, a strike-and-insert bill revising West Virginia’s food additive restrictions. Counsel explained that the bill keeps the existing list of additives, adds exceptions for dietary supplements, alcoholic liquor, non-intoxicating beer, pre-existing inventory, and small-volume sellers, and is intended to address a federal court injunction by clarifying the law. Testimony was split: the National Confectioners Association opposed the bill and urged deference to FDA action and federal uniformity, while the Environmental Working Group supported it as a clarification that preserves the state’s 2024 law and public-health goals. Members debated whether West Virginia should wait for FDA action, whether the state was overreaching, and which industries would be affected, including soda, confectionery, and popsicle manufacturers. Several amendments were offered—one to make the ban contingent on FDA findings, one to sunset the law when federal rules are adopted, and others to exempt soda, pepperoni rolls, popsicles, and snack foods—but those industry-specific or FDA-trigger amendments failed except for the soda, popsicle, and related carve-outs that were adopted. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment and reported HB 4852 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass. The committee next considered House Bill 5484, which creates felony offenses for interfering with a person’s right to medical treatment or forensic care related to a sexual offense, or for forcing or coercing a victim of a sexual offense resulting in pregnancy to have an illegal abortion, with a conspiracy provision and five-to-15-year penalties. Members raised concerns that the conspiracy language could be read to implicate the victim herself; the bill sponsor said that was not the intent and explained the bill was aimed at traffickers and abusers who keep victims from medical care. An amendment was adopted clarifying that nothing in the subsection imposes criminal liability on the victim of the sexual offense. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported HB 5484 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass, and adopted a title amendment. Finally, the committee began House Bill 4468, which narrows confidentiality rules for criminal complaints involving sexual offenses, human trafficking, and related crimes by requiring redaction of victims’ names and addresses, allowing waiver in writing, and permitting disclosure to other governmental entities under confidentiality rules. It also allows victims to request redaction of their addresses from appellate decisions after July 1, 2026, and directs the Supreme Court to promulgate implementing rules. Early discussion focused on whether the bill simplifies access to records and whether it represents a rollback of victim protections, but no final action on HB 4468 was reached in the portion provided.

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• We've ensured there are exceptions for those cases.
• Response: Yes, there is an exception for farm dogs, and this is addressed in the substitute.
• This is addressed in the substitute, specifically starting to find the exceptions at section 97.
• The dogs are not unprotected; rather, they have exceptions within the bill.
• need for humane treatment. ...exceptions.

Bills: HB149

Keywords: dog tethering, animal welfare, animal cruelty, outdoor shelter, dog confinement, leash laws, chaining dogs, trolley system, kennel standards, dog shelter requirements, Class B misdemeanor, veterinary practice, boarding kennel, animal shelter, hunting dogs, livestock herding, farm dogs, agricultural exemption, pet care, canine protection

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• Gallegos until they return to the chamber except for the purpose of a call.
• So that's what that exception is for.
• So that's what that exception is for.
• President, I agree that does until it says except in there. And I don't... ...except in there.
• So what's except in there? What does that mean, Mr. President? Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And there were not a lot of exceptions, if you will.
• , And there were not a lot of exceptions, And there were not a lot of exceptions, if<00:32:50.720
• There was an exception for if you will.
• Now, I will say we have added exceptions over the course of time.
• Uh, so, um, there are certainly several exceptions now if you will.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 01:02 Approval of Minutes: 02:03 Annual Investment Review: 04:10 Adjournment: 37:34, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, welcomed new staff member Sean Parks, and announced that it would not meet in November. The next meeting was scheduled for December 8 at 10:00 a.m., with the chair noting that pension bills would be heard then and emphasizing that all pension bills must go through the full process and include actuarial analysis. Brad Gross of the Public Pension Oversight Board presented a detailed review of Kentucky retirement systems’ investments and funding. He said fiscal year 2025 ended with about $50.5 billion in pension assets and $12.52 billion in retiree health assets, both up from the prior year. He reported strong investment performance across the systems, with all Kentucky public pension funds exceeding their policy benchmarks and the median peer return of 10.4%. He also discussed long-term return trends, asset allocation differences among the systems, fee levels, and cash flow, noting that cash flow remains a key monitoring issue and that supplemental appropriations have improved the cash position of some funds, especially the Kentucky State Police and TRS systems. Gross also explained that assumed rates of return have generally fallen over time, which increases unfunded liabilities and required contributions, and said the systems’ current assumptions range from 5.25% to 7.1%. He noted that the committee’s materials included peer comparisons and historical charts, and that all asset classes were within target ranges. In response to a question from Senator Funky From, Gross was asked about pension spiking and whether supplemental general fund contributions could create a false sense of security in cash flow analysis; the question was raised but not resolved in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• So we feel confident that that would be an exception that we're willing to live with.
• So we feel confident that that would be an exception that we're willing to live with.
• Something like that, and then that data is public except the exceptions that are listed if they've made
• Something like that, and then that data is public except the exceptions that are listed if they've made
• Chair, is the exceptions on 10.10 through 10.19.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I think we have to be very, very careful on creating laws that are riddled with exceptions of who
• <00:34:19.919> to there's not going to be an exception to there's not going to be an exception
• of who the law does and does exceptions of who the law does and does not<00:34:32.320> apply<
• We are the only law that I'm aware of that we put an exception in that said this crime won't apply to
• We are the only law that I'm aware of that we put an exception in that said this crime won't apply to

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 409 in executive session, with the chair noting a caucus break to explain amendments to several substitute members. Members discussed a proposed amendment to narrow the bill’s felony provisions by limiting them to specific, knowingly dangerous conduct rather than making the offense too broad. The committee also noted a planned floor amendment to add missing “or” language to clarify that the listed acts were alternatives, not cumulative requirements. The amendment was adopted 13-0, and the bill as amended was then reported OTPA by a 13-0 vote. It was initially said to be headed to consent, but members later agreed it would not go on consent because a floor amendment was anticipated. The committee then opened House Bill 667, which would extend protections for medical personnel into emergency room settings. Supporters said the bill was needed because emergency room staff face increasing assaults and existing protections did not fully cover ER circumstances. Several members described firsthand or secondhand incidents involving nurses, EMTs, and other staff being threatened or injured, and argued that stronger penalties would help deter violence and improve prosecution. Others supported the bill but raised concerns about how it might affect people experiencing mental health crises, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities. A proposed amendment from Representative Sher would exempt people experiencing a mental health crisis who have a mental health diagnosis, and also address dementia and certain developmental disabilities. Supporters said the amendment was narrowly tailored and had backing from the Disability Rights Center, NAMI New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Nurses Association. Opponents argued that the criminal justice system already has safeguards such as prosecutorial discretion, insanity defenses, and competency rules, and warned against creating special exceptions that could weaken equal application of the law. After debate, the committee voted 10-3 to report HB 667 ought to pass, with members noting that minority and majority reports would be prepared.

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• With some exceptions, members, are you for it or on it? Yes, perfect.
• With some exceptions, members, are you for it or on it? Yes, perfect.
• With some exceptions, members, are you for it or on it? Yes, perfect.
• With some exceptions, members, are you for it or on it? Yes, perfect.
• With some exceptions, members, are you for it or on it? Yes, perfect.

Bills: HB4568, HB5458, HB4543, HB2703, HB3728, HCR113, HCR126

Keywords: film industry, incentives, grants, Texas, moving image, economic development, production companies, content standards, HB 5458, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, chronic wasting disease, CWD, cervids, deer, elk, moose, wildlife management, game animals, disease management

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• <00:24:16.799> I practice of granting these exceptions I practice of granting these exceptions
• for now there are new exceptions is not the same coverage.
• for now there are new exceptions is not the same coverage.
• exceptions is not the same coverage.
• They granted exceptions exceptions exceptions which<00:37:06.800> to<00:37:07.040> me<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <02:06:24.560> um There are all kinds of exceptions um There are all kinds of exceptions um
• Um there was an exception been created.
• And then we've crafted the exceptions to it.
• then we've crafted the exceptions to it. then we've crafted the exceptions to it.
• Now, that there are so many exceptions.

Keywords: 1189, house, all