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• <01:00:35.440> to bill 2 there's also the direction to bill 2 there's also the direction to
• laws relative to the Ben Thommpson trust laws relative to the Ben Thommpson trust fund<01:01:26.559
• <01:01:37.920> and um review the the current um trust and um review the the current um trust
• between general funds, education trust between general funds, education trust funds,<01:34:17.840
• <01:39:19.119> fund Moving on to the education trust fund Moving on to the education trust

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• administrating grants out of the trust administrating grants out of the trust fund<00:41:28.400>
• environment and natural resources trust environment and natural resources trust fund<00:45:31.680
• environmental natural resources trust environmental natural resources trust fund<00:46:53.560>
• <01:45:42.400> and uh to recognize our uh our trust and uh to recognize our uh our trust and
• So, this is a good step in the right direction.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When confirmed, she will be a tireless advocate for American interests, a trusted partner, her allies
• As Ambassador to the Holy See, you will keep a direct line between the United States and the Vatican
• I am deeply grateful to President Trump and Secretary Rubio for their trust and confidence in me and
• We have more foreign direct investment in Chile than what China does.
• source. of foreign direct investment.

Keywords: legislative process, public involvement, community engagement, transparency, introductions

Summary: The meeting was characterized by a series of introductions and personal anecdotes shared by the committee members, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and transparency in legislative processes. Members expressed their commitment to open hearings and the necessity for public involvement in discussions impacting constituents. Several members remarked on how personal experiences shape their legislative priorities, thus reinforcing the human element of governance. However, there was a noticeable absence of discussion regarding specific bills, indicating that the session may have been more exploratory or introductory in nature.

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• Senate Bill 2 is a common sense priority education measure focused on fairness, balance, and trust.
• Senate Bill 2 is a common sense priority education measure focused on fairness, balance, and trust.
• It reinforces the principle and trust.
• <00:25:52.799> and that we're dealing with uh direction and that we're dealing with uh direction
• Joint Resolution directing state 91.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. The chamber received House messages listing several House bills passed by the House and introduced new Senate measures, including SB 172 on utility fuel adjustment, SB 173 on Medicaid state plan oversight, and several resolutions. The Senate then took up SB 2, which would limit school administrator pay raises so they do not exceed the average percentage raise given to classroom teachers in the same district. Supporters said the bill promotes fairness, transparency, teacher retention, and classroom priorities; it passed 38-0. The Senate next considered SB 4 on school leadership. The bill creates a five-year principal leadership development pathway, including KDE-led training for new principals, a mentorship program, a gap year with continuing education options, expanded use of an existing Truist/Kentucky Chamber Foundation leadership program, and a final year of approved high-level leadership training providers. A committee substitute changed the Chamber reference to the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. Senators speaking in favor emphasized the need for intentional leadership development and noted the bill builds on existing successful training partnerships. One senator suggested clarifying the term "new principal" to "first-time principal" to avoid redundancy. The bill passed 38-0 as amended. The Senate also passed SB 71, as amended by committee substitute, which requires ongoing financial training for local school board members. The substitute clarified the training-hour language after consultation with the Kentucky School Boards Association. The sponsor said the measure supports board members with updated school finance knowledge so they can better serve with superintendents and ask informed questions. After passage, the chamber adopted a title amendment for SB 71. The Senate then recessed for committee meetings, received a committee report assigning bills and resolutions to standing committees or the floor, and heard several announcements and co-sponsorship requests.

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• That works for us day in and day out that we trust. Is she making prevailing wage?
• , and the question is, who are we gonna trust?
• Are we gonna trust, uh, a state engineer? We're gonna trust environment.
• Trusted by our communities. By our constituents. To do right by them. To move with integrity.
• To uphold The trust that was vested in us. And reject this amendment. Thank you, Mr. President.

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• >> Madam Speaker, by direction of the House >> Madam Speaker, by direction of the House Republican
• > Health<07:27:28.160> and directs the Secretary of Health and directs the Secretary of
• It is a direct attack on women, and it's just the start.
• It is a direct attack on women, and it's just the start.
• It is a direct attack on women, and it's just the start.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We also have, along with that, our trust fund analysis that would reflect the actuals for 23, 25, and
• And with the trust funds, I know Mr.
• And again, with each agency and the trust funds in there.
• There might be directives to do an evaluation of a particular program.
• Our four individual trust companies, or independent trust companies that are not a part of a bank, they

Keywords: 908, all

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• is dependent on the cash available in trust funds for spending.
• So that's what this issue is directed at.
• So no other category, not trust, not operations, only salaries and benefits.
• General revenue was just over $585 million in trust funds.
• Trust fund, again, another just over $164,000.

Summary: The committee met for an interim appropriations presentation hearing focused on justice administration agencies. Members heard budget requests from the State Attorney’s Office, Public Defenders, the Justice Administrative Commission, Regional Conflict Counsel, Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, and the Guardian ad Litem Office, followed by a presentation from the Department of Juvenile Justice and a brief public comment from a nonprofit advocate. The chair noted that presentations from the Department of Law Enforcement and the Commission on Offender Review would be moved to a later meeting. The state attorney requested funding to true up underfunded circuits under the existing formula, staff 14 new criminal judgeships, replace declining VOCA victim-services funding with general revenue, and cover a projected due process shortfall. The public defender asked for a higher starting salary for assistant public defenders, funding to restore balance in circuits where public defenders lag behind state attorneys, and staffing for new criminal judgeships. Regional conflict counsel and capital collateral regional counsel also sought salary adjustments, additional attorneys and case costs, and competitive area differential funding to address recruitment and retention issues. The Justice Administrative Commission requested funding for Florida PALM readiness and implementation and for IT hardware and software replacement; it also relayed a clerks’ request for reimbursement related to injunctions for protection, Baker Act, Marchman Act, and sexually violent predator cases. The Guardian ad Litem Office said it now has a guardian ad litem for every child in Florida and requested salary increases for senior and managing attorneys to reduce turnover. The Department of Juvenile Justice presented a much larger budget request to expand residential and detention capacity, increase per diem rates, renovate and replace aging facilities, fund the Broward detention center rebuild, improve cybersecurity and the juvenile information system, and cover rising lease costs. Members asked questions about staffing, compensation, detention and residential treatment needs, mental health and substance-use services, and the Broward project timeline. A nonprofit advocate then asked for better data collection on protection orders and related court actions to support funding for domestic violence and recovery services. The committee adjourned without taking any formal votes on the budget requests.

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• Finally, many of these organizations are direct... ...directly involved with real-time censorship.
• They direct big tech companies to censor American speech and debate.
• and, of course, trust in corporate media almost could not be lower.
• It has a direct impact on American citizens. That's it, Mr.
• Direction and coordination.

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• Transportation HB 3333 by Morales of Maverick relating to the restrictions and permits authorizing direct
• counties or for the subcommittee on County and regional government, HP 3349, but relating to the events Trust
• Fund and abolishing the Pan-American Games Trust Fund and Olympic Games.
• Trust Fund and the Motorsports Racing Trust Fund for the Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism
• By an insured directly to a physician providing direct primary care for the Committee on Insurance, HB

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• And at the beginning of this process, we trust parents.
• And yet you say trust the parents.
• I just, again, I believe that we need to trust parents to protect homeschoolers on this.
• Most of these things seem to work on a pendulum, and that can swing in any direction.
• Direction.

Bills: HB2950, HB2978, HB3132, HB3242, HB3467, HB3700, HB3701, HB4115, HB4274

Keywords: postsecondary education, standardized test scores, educational equity, higher learning access, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, HB2978, school libraries, library media center, library media program, community standards, sexually explicit conduct, obscene material, age-appropriate materials, school curriculum, book challenges, book banning, censorship, public schools, school board, education committee

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• behavior that betrays the public trust behavior that betrays the public trust or<00:02:00.600>
• <00:13:33.880> in Poll after poll shows that trust in Poll after poll shows that trust in
• , violates our norms, the public's trust, violates our norms, the public's trust, and<00:16:27.160
• <00:25:10.200> appropriated legislatively directed appropriated legislatively directed appropriated
• has the public trust been betrayed? has the public trust been betrayed?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of promoting safety or trust.
• Public safety depends on trust, not fear.
• This bill undermines civic trust.
• trust.
• Transparency is more of a cornerstone of trust.

Bills: S0500, S0536, S0762, S1582, S1632, S1634, S1742, S1750, S1792

Keywords: security detail, protective detail, candidate protection, election security, statewide office, governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet officer, nominee, officer-elect, FDLE, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, primary election, general election, canvassing commission, political party, minor party, campaign safety, election protection, public safety

Summary: The committee first considered SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin and supporters said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but helps law enforcement and prosecutors establish gang-related connections for warrants and sentencing enhancements. Senator Smith raised concerns about the lowered threshold for being observed with gang members and possible unintended impacts on business owners and others; Martin said the language was not intended to cover ordinary business interactions and that a gang tattoo must be one used by the gang. After an amendment aligning the Senate bill with the House version was adopted, the committee reported CS/SB 536 favorably. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 762, which allows chief judges to assign capital conflict cases across regional counsel offices, with an amendment requiring judges to consider judicial economy and geographic proximity. Testimony from regional counsel emphasized projected long-term savings, estimated at about $150 million over 10 years. The committee then approved CS/SB 1742, creating a new indecent exposure offense involving sexual conduct directed at minors, and CS/SB 1750, which increases penalties for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses; both bills were amended before passage, with law enforcement groups appearing in support. The committee next took up SB 1582, which creates statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions without creating a new state-run database, while preserving confidentiality protections and law enforcement access. An amendment was adopted, and pawnbroker and recycling stakeholders testified in support. The linked public records bill, SB 1792, creating an exemption for those transaction records while allowing certain information to be released to alleged owners, was also reported favorably. The committee then approved CS/SB 500, which provides FDLE protective security details to major party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices after primary certification and until the general election is resolved; a technical amendment was adopted, and the bill was described as mirroring federal candidate protection practices. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would bar Florida courts from enforcing foreign or religious law in a way that overrides the U.S. or Florida constitutions and would create a process for designating foreign or domestic terrorist organizations, with related consequences for schools, funding, and student conduct. Senator Grall said the bill is intended to protect constitutional principles and target violent, criminal conduct rather than protected speech or religious practice, and she explained that designations would follow a public process with judicial review. Senators Smith and Polsky pressed repeatedly on First Amendment, due process, vagueness, and academic-speech concerns, asking how “promotion” would be defined and whether students, attorneys, or advocacy groups could be swept in; Grall said she was open to clarifying language but maintained the bill is aimed at furthering illegal acts, not mere opinion. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, warning it could be used to target Muslim students, religious communities, advocacy groups, and political dissent, while a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1632, with no final committee vote shown in the excerpt.

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• from the donations, and our democracy by undermining trust in our elections.
• from the donations, and our democracy by undermining trust in our elections.
• <00:07:23.759> in<00:07:23.879> our democracy by undermining trust in our democracy
• um Handler of the money but if a trusted um Handler of the money but if you<00:30:00.519> go<
• <00:50:56.280> the policy allowed you to direct the policy allowed you to direct the purchase

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I trust their judgment.
• I completely trust you to get this right.
• It's not just the rhetoric, but the directives of the fanatical, you know, Stephen Miller, etc.
• So I think it's a question of public safety and trust in the community.
• First, principally, we oppose statewide public policy effectively directed at two companies.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, housing, public safety, and administrative process. Early items included SB 46, which would authorize the Secretary of State to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice presidential candidates from California ballots; SB 1078, requiring notice to the Civil Rights Department when court filings involve civil rights violations; SB 989, expanding access to Care Court by letting first responders refer cases through county behavioral health agencies; SB 998, clarifying and expanding discrimination prevention coordinators in the new Office of Civil Rights; SB 1146, requiring disclosure for AI-generated health advertisements and giving physicians a limited private right of action; SB 1164, a California Voting Rights Act expansion responding to federal voting-rights rulings; SB 1256, a housing bill aimed at limiting repeated litigation over the Harmony Grove Village South project; SB 1267, addressing HOA liability and indemnification for EV charger installations; and SB 1425, authorizing an encroachment permit program for high-speed rail right-of-way management. The committee also later heard SB 873, restricting ICE arrests near courthouses, and SB 1160, requiring eviction data reporting by zip code. Most bills drew support from sponsors, advocacy groups, labor organizations, or local officials, while opposition centered on concerns about county workload, due process, fire safety, civil liberties, or the scope of the policy changes. Members generally expressed support for the bills while noting unresolved issues and the need for amendments or further stakeholder work, especially on SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, SB 1425, and SB 1160. The Judicial Council opposed SB 1160 because of the burden of adding zip-code reporting to court systems, while the author and supporters argued the data would help target eviction-prevention efforts. SB 873 drew strong support from public defenders, immigrant-rights groups, and court-related stakeholders, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opposing. SB 989 drew support from firefighters and family advocates, while Disability Rights California opposed, arguing Care Court is too costly and diverts resources from community-based services. SB 1164 received broad civil-rights and voting-rights support, with cities opposing unless amended over definitions, cure periods, and litigation risk. SB 1256 drew support from housing and labor interests and opposition from local residents and environmental groups concerned about fire safety and evacuation. SB 1267 was supported by the HOA and utility stakeholders after amendments addressing liability concerns. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass a consent calendar and then approved the listed bills, sending them to the appropriate committees or to Appropriations, including SB 46, SB 873, SB 989, SB 998, SB 1078, SB 1146, SB 1164, SB 1256, SB 1267, and SB 1425. The transcript ends with SB 1160 still under discussion, with members indicating support for the bill’s goals but acknowledging the Judicial Council’s implementation concerns and the need for further work.

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• by increasing the share of licensing and taxation that is allocated to the Cannabis Social Equity Trust
• by increasing the share of licensing and taxation that is allocated to the Cannabis Social Equity Trust
• No, I don't think there's direct reference to either of those in the bill, but we know that there are
• Today, demand for the equity trust fund outpaces the available funding by a two-to-one margin.
• I got the second license in the state for direct-to-consumer. I am testifying today to...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis held a hearing on a package of cannabis bills focused on equity funding, delivery expansion, advertising restrictions, medical use, first responders, and ownership limits. Testimony strongly supported S. 87/H. 184 to direct a larger share of cannabis revenue into the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and related equity programs, with speakers arguing the current funding is insufficient and that automatic transfers would better support businesses and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Several witnesses also backed H. 145/S. 89 to allow licensed cannabis delivery into municipalities that ban retail sales and to hotels, saying current rules unfairly limit social equity delivery operators and consumer access. There was also support for H. 176 on medical cannabis eligibility and S. 76 on cannabis use by first responders, while H. 177/H. 178 on new taxes drew opposition from several business owners who said the industry is already heavily burdened and overtaxed. A major point of debate was S. 94/H. 157, which would prohibit billboard advertising for non-prescription marijuana. Public health advocates, parents, and neuroscientists argued that cannabis billboards normalize use, are seen by youth, and are difficult to regulate effectively under the current 85% adult-audience standard. They urged a public health approach similar to tobacco restrictions. In contrast, several industry witnesses opposed further advertising limits, saying cannabis businesses already face strict marketing rules, billboards are privately owned, and additional restrictions would hurt small operators and raise First Amendment concerns. Some witnesses also criticized the proposed increase in ownership caps and consolidation provisions in the broader cannabis bill, warning they would favor large multistate companies over small and social equity businesses. Committee members asked questions about billboard ownership, enforcement of the current advertising rules, and the legal basis for restricting sign content. Witnesses and members also discussed the Cannabis Control Commission’s role, the difficulty of enforcing audience-composition standards, and whether delivery should be treated more like alcohol. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted.

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• I'll try to direct it to the civil attorney.
• I'll try to direct it me ask a question.
• Well, you probably will just sort of have to trust but verify, I suppose.
• I suppose have to trust but verify.
• [clears throat] Um, so you've had direct experience with this.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So we're moving in the positive direction in terms of what the DFA uncovers.
• I'm going to give you a little bit of background on the Water Trust Fund.
• The Water Trust Fund is 9 off of severance tax funds.
• The Water Trust Project Fund is 9, and now housing is 2.5.
• So, I love that we're heading in this direction. I really like this idea.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The third request is $3.3 million in trust fund authority to purchase the remaining 260 new breath test
• The fourth item is $460,000 in recurring trust fund authority for contract renewals of critical public
• The fourth item is $460,000 in recurring trust fund authority for contract renewals of critical public
• That would be $1.5 million in trust fund and $1 million in general revenue. The 14th is $4 million.
• Oh, I'll direct it to the deputy. You'll be here. You'll be here. Good.

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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• refers<00:21:13.880> to The term anti-trust laws refers to The term anti-trust laws refers
• And explanation of the anti-trust laws.
• <00:47:17.760> at in this info briefing was directed at in this info briefing was directed
• care costs with the clearest direct care costs with the clearest direct financial<01:28:25.200><

Keywords: 910, house, all