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• IF YOU LOOK AT THIS BUILDING IT LOOKS PERFECTLY FINE FROM THE OUTSIDE.
• SENATOR FINE? THANK YOU.
• SENATOR FINE I WILL TELL YOU THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THAT I AM LOOKING INTO.
• TO SENATOR FINE!
• SHOULD THERE BE A PERCENTAGE THAT SETS OFF AN ALARM THAT AUTOMATICALLY REQUIRES SOME ADDITIONAL LOOK?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• put into the agreement that they could do whatever they wanted, because a lot of times that's in the fine
• A lot of times that's in the fine print that that would still apply.
• going to get rid of jail bill, which is normally as soon... as someone's booked into custody, they automatically
• So, if someone's arrested, are they automatically going to be appointed a public defender to be able

Bills: SB65, SB248, SB330, SB378, SB844, SB1330, SB1410, SB1475, SB1476, SB1565, SB1618, SB1623, SJR39, SJR47, SB2084, SB1655, SB1679, SB2174, SB1775, SB1873, SB1204, SB1884, SB1916, SB1937, SB1447, SB1500, SB2007, SB2074, SB1944, SB2018, SB1984, SB2026, SB2045, SB2049, SB2062, SB2112, SB2118, SB2127, SB2134, SB2135, SB2139, SB2154, SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• We have a $500 fine if yours goes off.
• The sergeant-at-arms in the back will collect the fine, or we have a place in the basement of the Capitol
• I understand that, but I'd like to know how you would—would you automatically vote against a doctor who
• It's that automatic jump to the judgment. And we can, this is not a debate about pro-life.

Summary: The committee first considered the confirmation of Dr. John Lattell to the Board of Medicine. In questioning, senators focused heavily on his views about abortion, vaccines, ivermectin, and the role of CDC/FDA guidance in board discipline cases. Dr. Lattell said the board applies Florida statutes and works through probable cause panels and legal counsel, but he also expressed strong pro-life views, skepticism of federal health guidance, and criticism of vaccines and some medical practices. Supporters praised his long medical career, military service, and family medicine background, while opponents argued his views could prevent him from being objective in disciplinary matters. The committee voted to recommend him for confirmation to the full Senate, with Senators Polsky and Ruson voting no. The committee then took up the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Hatch described her background in state human services and outlined priorities centered on accountability, data, lived experience, and improving service delivery. Senators asked about SNAP error rates, Hope Florida, legislative analyses, staffing, and the department’s handling of child welfare and medically complex cases. Hatch said the department was reducing SNAP error rates, that Hope Florida uses navigators to connect people with community resources and self-sufficiency supports, and that DCF is working with the Department of Health and other partners to improve investigations and accountability in child welfare. She also said the agency is reviewing medically complex cases and strengthening oversight of community-based care providers through contracts, audits, and proposed funding-model changes. A substantial portion of the Hatch discussion centered on whether the department had been responsive to legislative requests and whether it had provided timely bill analyses. Senators also pressed her on Hope Florida staffing, the number of participants served, and the Hope Florida Foundation’s compliance and legal oversight. Hatch said the foundation is undergoing a financial audit and that the department is relying on required reports and ongoing investigations. The transcript ends amid continued questioning about a community-based care contractor’s finances, related-party transactions, and whether further forensic audits or repayments are needed.

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• The 15 days in a 90-day period automatically refer kids; we’re communicating with the state, we’re taking
• Your child is fine. If they don’t have a fever, send your child to school.
• That’s fine.
• If parents don’t show up, that creates an automatic visit from her to their house.

Summary: The committee on Pre-K through 12 Education met to discuss chronic absenteeism, district attendance interventions, and related truancy procedures. Chair Simon reviewed Florida’s attendance laws and escalation process, including school-based interventions, child study team meetings, referrals to the Department of Juvenile Justice, truancy petitions, and possible sanctions for parents and driving privileges. The committee heard first from University of Florida professor Dr. Chris Curran, who presented state and national absenteeism data showing chronic absenteeism has risen sharply since the pandemic, with Florida at about 31.4% in 2023-24. He emphasized that absenteeism has multiple causes, including transportation, mental health, housing instability, safety concerns, and family barriers, and said effective responses include early warning systems, multi-tiered supports, mentoring, and community partnerships rather than relying only on punitive measures. Members questioned Dr. Curran about whether absenteeism is a behavior or barrier issue, whether exclusionary discipline is counted, the need for a uniform definition across districts, and whether more punitive truancy enforcement is effective. He said the issue is usually a mix of barriers and choices, that excused and unexcused absences both matter for chronic absenteeism data, and that root-cause analysis and supportive interventions are generally more productive than punishment alone, though consequences can still play a role. The committee then heard from Collier County Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli and district staff, who described a highly structured attendance system built around attendance specialists, social workers, mental health staff, home visits, attendance contracts, multilingual outreach, and frequent parent notifications. They said Collier’s chronic absenteeism rate was about 9% in 2023-24 and credited their success to early contact, community partnerships, and a strong district culture around attendance. Volusia County Schools Executive Director Mike McAuliffe described a newer districtwide attendance initiative that uses automated letters, same-day notifications, data dashboards, MTSS tiers, incentives, and community supports such as bikes, washers and dryers, and faith-based partnerships. He reported Volusia reduced chronic absenteeism from 34% in 2023-24 to a projected 29% and said the district is now seeing about 20% in the first quarter of the current year. No formal votes were taken.

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• The 15 days in a 90-day period The 15 days in a 90-day period automatically refer kids, we're communicating
• Your child is fine. If they don't have a fever, send your child to school.
• That's fine.
• If parents don't show up, that creates an automatic visit from her to their house.

Summary: The committee met to discuss student attendance and chronic absenteeism in Florida K-12 schools, with Chair Simon outlining the state’s attendance requirements and intervention process, including school contact after unexcused absences, child study team review, district superintendent referral, DJJ family services referral, truancy petitions, and possible parental prosecution and driver’s license consequences. Dr. Chris Curran of the University of Florida presented statewide data showing chronic absenteeism has risen sharply since the pandemic, with Florida at about 31.4% in 2023–24, and noted that absenteeism varies by district, school level, demographics, and urbanicity. He emphasized that causes are multifaceted—ranging from transportation, mental health, housing instability, safety concerns, and family circumstances—and said effective responses include early warning systems, text or phone outreach, multi-tiered interventions, mentoring programs like Check & Connect, and community partnerships. He also cautioned that punitive responses alone are often less effective than addressing root causes and keeping students engaged academically even when they miss school. Collier County Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli described her district’s attendance efforts as a priority supported by attendance specialists, social workers, mental health staff, home visits, attendance contracts, and extensive parent communication. She said Collier’s chronic absenteeism rate was about 9% in 2023–24 and attributed success to consistent monitoring, family outreach, and community support, while stressing that students must be physically present to learn. She also argued that many absences are tied to barriers such as clothing, transportation, childcare, or family mental health, and that districts need resources to address those issues. Dr. Rachel Dawes added that Collier uses multilingual brochures, attendance awareness campaigns, vacation-planning guidance, door tags, automated calls and letters, and a truancy flow chart, with truancy court used as a last resort. Volusia County Executive Director Mike McAuliffe described a districtwide overhaul that included an attendance matters campaign, automated notices sent early and often, same-day and period-by-period notifications, a data dashboard, and tiered supports through MTSS. He said Volusia reduced chronic absenteeism from 34% in 2023–24 to a projected 29% and reported a first-quarter rate of about 20% in the current year. He highlighted community partnerships, including AdventHealth support for washers and dryers, bikes for students with transportation barriers, and monetary recognition for schools that reduce absenteeism. In response to questions, both district leaders emphasized that funding, staffing, and consistent follow-through are essential, and that attendance work is most effective when paired with family engagement, data monitoring, and practical supports rather than punishment alone.

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• If you don't know, that's fine. I'm just wondering.
• It's fine with me. I'm finished. Thank you. Thank you, Representative Ferrary.
• Madam Chair, is the money allocated to institutions based upon their applications, or is it just automatically
• This money was a memo that went out with distribution methodologies, so it was an automatic distribution

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• Oh, so with the commitment criteria, we're fine with that.
• So it sounds to me like, at least in some cases, your detention, they may just automatically throw on
• The way he needed to be medicated, and he was fine.
• It eliminates the possibility of inadvertent waiver by making such provisions automatically void.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• And 90% of the schools were fine.
• So you could have a 155-day school week as a four-day and be fine as long as you met the hour requirements
• thing it does do, I should say, that these also include, whenever you raise teacher minimums, you automatically
• Salaries are statutorily tied to teacher level 3 teacher minimums, and so they automatically get an increase

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• And I'm sure we've got many of our fine citizens over the age of 100 that Holder ID cards.
• But again, if someone in Georgia leave Georgia gets a Florida driver's license, we automatically let
• So if they've got 3 tickets in the state of Georgia, that automatically gets onto their driver record
• No, it's fine. Actually, I would love to have a one-on-one meeting with you.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'm assuming, and let me know if I'm right or wrong here, that that may be a result of a fine of $10,000
• I'm assuming, and let me know if I'm right or wrong here, that that may be a result of a fine of $10,000
• and always forfeiture of automatically and always forfeiture of any<00:36:45.119> other<00:36
• which<01:02:22.160> I<01:02:22.720> think<01:02:22.960> is<01:02:23.200> fine
• of which I think is fine. of which I think is fine.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• not supportive of additional fees on development, but a simple fix here would be just kind of an automatic
• Here would be just kind of an automatic sending of this money to New Hampshire Housing, CDFA, however
• Thank you very much. off can be automatically put into a fund off can be automatically put into a fund
• That's totally fine.
• That's totally fine. But it's not state. That's totally fine.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The other, which isn't quite visible on this screen—that's fine for the moment—is to try to get to those
• So somehow embedded in here, we have the automatic, the direct effects: these things are illegal, these
• If you want to do it on an annual basis, that's fine, in which case we lay it out: 2027, 2028, 2029,
• That's fine, too. I'm agnostic about that, but I do think parsing it out. Yep. That makes sense.
• I'm fine, again, for myself, having a very small number and a very large number to give you more room

Summary: The Financial Estimate Committee met on July 6, 2026, to begin work on the financial estimate for IP 28, after reviewing the statutory process and confirming that only IP 28 had cleared the signature threshold for consideration. Staff explained the committee’s duties under ORS 250.125 and the timeline for draft statements, public hearing, and final adoption. The committee also designated Carol Moreno C. Fuentes to file the committee’s eventual statements. Staff from the Department of Administrative Services and the Legislative Revenue Office presented preliminary analysis of IP 28, describing major uncertainties in estimating impacts because the measure is not a tax law change and would affect multiple industries and government functions. Preliminary figures discussed included an estimated $56.5 million loss in the current biennium and $6.7 million in reduced expenditures, with larger projected revenue losses of roughly $244.1 million to $258 million and reduced expenditures of $30.7 million to $34.9 million in 2027–29, plus $87.8 million to $88.3 million in increased expenditures. Analysts said the biggest effects would likely involve agriculture, fish and wildlife, hunting and fishing, local government enforcement, and possible shifts in state funding, but many impacts remained difficult to quantify. Committee members raised concerns about local government costs, law enforcement and prosecution burdens, impacts on the hospitality and recreation sectors, possible effects on tribal governments and treaty rights, and whether the measure would affect shellfish and crabbing. They also discussed the Humane Transition Fund, subsidies, possible litigation costs, and whether the statement should include broader uncertainty language and multiple scenarios. Members generally agreed the draft should be revised to better reflect uncertainty, clarify assumptions, and possibly use bullets or other formatting to improve readability. No vote was taken. The committee agreed to treat the current draft as a working version, with staff to revise it based on the discussion and return an updated draft before the next meeting scheduled for July 17 at 2 p.m., with both in-person and virtual participation available.

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• We do a certain number of cases a year, and I will be honest with you, I am fine with that.
• I will just tell you that we're fine with doing that, but these...
• but does not take into consideration a facility's financial ability to continue to operate should a fine
• That's fine.
• Homeless people are not automatically mentally ill.

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• If a cattle farmer doesn't follow a rule, they might pay a fine, but their cattle aren't taken away from
• Currently, farmers are being fined.
• As a result of this, they could be fined punitively and have their animals taken and destroyed.
• That's in a notice of violation: a $500 fine, plus my $250 re-inspection fee for something that I cannot
• as a pilot program, anytime a horse that is Minnesota owned is raced in Shakopee, that horse is automatically

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• That information then automatically goes over to our medical billing system, and they have the same forms
• That'd be fine. Representative Mayberry, you're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Evan, if that's fine, said they were looking at the intent, and that it is pretty clear when

Summary: The committee reviewed a series of Arkansas Medicaid and Department of Health rules, many implementing 2025 acts. Early items covered presumptive eligibility and Medicaid policy updates, including adding a definition of fictive kin for foster children and changing the disability onset age for ABLE accounts from 26 to 46. Another rule clarified that continuous glucose monitors may be billed by both pharmacies and durable medical equipment providers, with committee members questioning prior authorization timing, system lag, and a fiscal impact estimate of about $3 million over two years; the rule was reviewed, but members requested additional cost breakdowns. Other Medicaid-related rules addressed an RSV vaccine administration fee increase, an ET3 telemedicine exemption for ambulance treat-triage-transport services, a dental rate increase under Act 1025, expanded physical therapy access, and the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies package covering doulas, lactation consultants, remote monitoring, and expanded prenatal testing. Most were reviewed without objection after brief discussion or no questions.

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• does not allow individuals who are arrested for multiple offenses and who are found not guilty to automatically
• And then a $500 fine would attach to that.
• So if they're posting information that should be expunged, then they pay a fine, which would encourage

Bills: HB115, HB 115, HB507, HB1765, HB1847, HB2046, HB2239, HB2328, HB2309, HB2417, HB2728, HB2794, HB3206, HB3566, HB3694, HB3744, HB4254, HB4697, HB4733, HB4915, HB5465, HB2813

Keywords: public funds, lobbying, political subdivision, government spending, transparency, HB 115, taxpayer-funded lobbying, local government lobbying, county association dues, municipal lobbying, lobbyist registration, Chapter 305, Government Code Section 556.0056, Local Government Code Section 89.002, county government, city government, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, state association of counties, sheriffs association

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• Fine on behalf of Texas Building Trades and Self, and you are against the bill, is that correct?
• It's hard to get work, that's fine.
• It's no longer in this officer-tested category; it's now a signed contract, and it goes automatically

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• groceries or other, our fuel, or whatever else we need, is now faced with a choice of either paying a fine
• That's fine. But as I stated earlier, I've been doing some research.
• A fine of up to $1,500 is paid for a gentleman or woman... $1,500 is paid for a gentleman or a woman
• It automatically sunsets after three years unless extended by the General Assembly.
• If you're good with my comments, fine. If you have anything else, okay? Any other questions?

Keywords: 1064, all

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• If you don't have a license, I think there's up to a $10,000 fine to start.
• No, fines, confiscation of product.
• The fines, the penalties are higher? That's true, and that's a good thing.
• Go ahead, but that's fine. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Carroll.
• It carries a 10-year prison firm and approximately a million dollar in fines.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2308, which would prohibit dental insurers and their holding companies from owning dental practices or other businesses regulated by the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill is meant to prevent vertical integration and payer control over provider care, while Delta Dental of Arizona opposed it, saying the measure would block nonprofit insurers from investing in clinics for indigent care and create regulatory burdens. After discussion about private equity ownership in dentistry and whether nonprofit insurers should be exempted, the committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2308 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 4001, as amended, which creates a licensing and enforcement framework for alternative nicotine products beginning in 2028, restricts youth-targeted marketing, and increases penalties for selling to minors or manufacturing/distributing without a license. Supporters, including the sponsor, Border Security Alliance, and industry representatives, said the bill would improve supply-chain transparency, curb illegal products, and strengthen youth access enforcement. Opponents, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, argued the bill should instead create a full tobacco retail licensing system and include broader nicotine definitions, while also warning that enforcement resources would be insufficient. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 6-1. House Bill 2873, as amended, was also approved unanimously. The bill allows a person or organization that files a city or town referendum petition to withdraw it before it qualifies for the ballot, with retroactive application to withdrawals filed beginning January 1, 2026. The committee then heard House Bill 2408, which revises Arizona Board of Nursing complaint procedures, confidentiality rules, investigation timelines, expungement authority, and board oversight of nursing education programs. The sponsor said the bill responds to long-standing audit findings and aims to improve fairness and timeliness, while nursing board officials opposed provisions affecting education oversight and warned about patient safety, costs, and liability. Nurses and other supporters described delayed investigations and the need for expungement relief. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2408 on a 5-2 vote. Additional bills heard included House Bill 2342, which limits HOA restrictions on backyard shade structures and related installations; it passed 7-0 after supporters described a family hardship case and committee members criticized HOA overreach. House Bill 2323, which extends Arizona’s motor vehicle lemon law protections to lessees, also passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor, attorneys, and a consumer describing repeated repair failures on a leased vehicle. The committee also began hearing House Bill 4010, which would establish a Board of Genetic Counselors under the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners and set licensure and disciplinary rules, but the transcript ends before any final action on that bill.

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• Section three has an automatic inflation adjustment.
• inflation adjustment uh again automatic inflation adjustment uh again the<00:42:44.839> thought
• inflation adjustment annually automatic inflation adjustment annually uh<00:42:53.400> to<00:
• of the model rates with annual automatic of the model rates with annual automatic inflation<00:47
• If I'm overstepping my bounds, Christy, that's fine, but I guess at this point all I care about is the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all