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• This is a contract, just like someone hires a contract for building a house or whatever.
• This is a contract, just like someone hires a contract for building a house or whatever.
• This is a contract, just like someone hires a contract for building a house or whatever.
• This is a contract, just like someone hires a contract for building a house or whatever.
• This is a contract, just like someone hires a contract for building a house or whatever.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• >> We need to make a few modifications. There are many federal laws.
• We're making a modification to bring it back in line with the one year, and you'll hear further with
• the amendments. can also make modifications for the can also make modifications for the purpose<00:44
• We're making a making a modification.
• We're making a modification<00:44:56.240><c> to</c><00:44:56.480><c> bring</c><00:44:56.640><c> it</c

Bills: HB161, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31, HB146, HB289, HB290, HB31

Keywords: consumer protection, app store, age verification, parental consent, data protection, minors, HB146, ivermectin, pharmacist, standing order, prescription drug, non-patient-specific order, dispensing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, licensed health care provider, pharmacy board, medical licensure, disciplinary action, drug access

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• The new contract agreement will cover over 38,000 workers in four home care programs.
• This contract gives me hope. The before. This contract gives me hope.
• This contract does reliable caregivers.
• </c> don't have to ratify the contract don't have to ratify the contract anymore,<00:10:33.839><c> we
• You got Buck provisions, modifications.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And while unrelated to this, I will mention that we have put in, again, a number of modifications to
• this program over the course of the past few years, decreasing its capacity... ...of modifications to
• The FY27 budget invests $63.4 million for the Clean Water Trust contract assistance, which supports our
• The FY27 budget invests 63.4 million for the clean water trust contract assistance, which supports our

Keywords: 1212, all

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• public utilities to file a tariff with the PSC by October 1, 2026, and it also requires OPAGA to contract
• signed off on by those local elected officials or those local officials and the party that they are contracting
• minor special exception or variance submitted by a large destination resort for the maintenance, modification
• The amendment also makes the following modifications to the fund: for natural emergencies, it requires

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions and recognitions, then moved to messages from the House and special order business. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 628 on transportation facility designations, CS for CS for HB 1389 on affordable housing/Live Local, and CS for CS for HB 1451 on utility services. Senators asked about the naming of roadways, the Live Local changes for religious institution property and the removal of accessory dwelling unit language, and utility surcharge phase-out and reporting dates. All three measures were concurred in and passed, with votes of 31-4 on SB 628, 35-0 on HB 1389, and 30-6 on HB 1451. The Senate then considered the education package, substituting CS for CS for HB 1279 for CS for CS for SB 7038. An amendment combining provisions from several education bills was adopted, and the bill passed 36-1. The chamber also took up CS for CS for SB 484 on data centers, where the House amendment removed the Senate’s NDA prohibition, kept a 12-month limit on public-records confidentiality, added a PSC tariff filing deadline, and required an OPAGA study. Senators debated transparency, local notice, and ratepayer protections; supporters emphasized that data center energy and infrastructure costs could not be shifted to other ratepayers. The House amendment was concurred in and the bill passed 31-6. After a recess, the Senate returned to the land use and development regulations bill, substituting CS for CS for CS for HB 399 for SB 208. A proposed amendment to remove language affecting a Miami Beach Fontainebleau Hotel water park project failed, while other amendments were adopted, including a sunset provision and changes related to compost-processing facilities. The chamber then adopted an amendment preserving Miami-Dade’s urban development boundary supermajority requirement and related protections, with support framed around water, flood risk, farmland, and the Everglades. Finally, the Senate began debate on a broader amendment by Senator Martin creating a process for rural boundary property owners to seek removal or compensation without litigation; the discussion focused on property rights, county liability, and whether the proposal would affect Orange and Seminole counties, but the transcript ends before final action on that amendment.

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• public utilities to file a tariff with the PSC by October 1, 2026, and it also requires OPAGA to contract
• signed off on by those local elected officials or those local officials and the party that they are contracting
• minor special exception or variance submitted by a large destination resort for the maintenance, modification
• The amendment also makes the following modifications to the fund.

Summary: The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions of guests and staff. The chamber then took up returning messages from the House and acted on several bills, including transportation facility designations (SB 628), affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (HB 1389), utility services (HB 1451), education (HB 1279 substituted for SB 7038), data centers (SB 484), and land use/development regulations (SB 208/HB 399). Several other measures were temporarily postponed, including education, emergency services, and environmental rule ratification bills. On SB 628, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-4. On the affordable housing bill, senators discussed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act, including a new provision allowing certain affordable housing on religious institution property, removal of accessory dwelling unit language, and changes to tax exemption and expiration provisions; the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 35-0. On the utility services bill, the House amendment shortened the surcharge phase-out timeline and advanced reporting dates; the Senate concurred and passed the bill 30-6. The education package was substituted with the House companion, amended to include agreed-upon provisions on student health and safety, early learning, math, virtual instruction, career and technical education, school choice, accountability, tuition protections, and financial aid, and passed 36-1. The data centers bill drew extensive debate over transparency and ratepayer protections. Senators questioned the removal of the Senate’s nondisclosure agreement prohibition, the 12-month confidentiality period, and whether costs could be shifted to residential and commercial customers. Supporters said the amendment strengthened ratepayer protections and maintained local land-use authority, while critics objected to the loss of transparency and the possibility of local NDAs. After debate, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-6. The land use and development bill generated the most contentious discussion. Amendments addressed a Fontainebleau/Miami Beach resort water park issue, a sunset provision, and a major rural boundary/property rights proposal affecting counties such as Orange and Seminole. Senators debated whether the rural boundary language protected property rights or undermined local planning and environmental safeguards, with concerns raised about takings, county liability, and the use of an Attorney General opinion. The transcript cuts off during extended debate on that amendment, so no final vote on the land use bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• It provides relative to the modification of child custody. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• It came about as a result of a resolution that asked us to study the legal standards for modification
• and what the legal standards should be for modification, particularly after a period of time has passed
• And so the lower standard of best interest of the child would be appropriate for modification.
• Modification would be subject to the best interests of the child. Okay. Thank you. Okay.

Bills: HR38, HR96, HR160, HCR31, HCR61, HB578, HB668, HB1198, SCR19, SB66, SB68, SB76, SB139, SB336, SB475

Keywords: privacy rights, surveillance, USA Patriot Act, FISA, Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, government oversight, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, real estate law, HCR 31, House Concurrent Resolution 31, foreign entities, foreign corporation

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• Senate Bill 148, Senator Kagan, Income Tax Subtraction Modification, Public Safety Employee Retirement
• income Senate Bill 148, Senator Kagan, income tax<00:10:22.840><c> subtraction</c><00:10:23.360><c> modification
• ,</c><00:10:23.960><c> public</c> tax subtraction modification, public tax subtraction modification,
• colleagues, look, in 2021, I remember being on this floor and us really working hard to make some modifications
• colleagues, look, in 2021, I remember being on this floor and us really working hard to make some modifications

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• Uh, it would provide online access to contracts and proposed addendums or modifications and give pharmacies
• Contracts are not accessible to the pharmacy.
• Without even accessing the contract or simply enter into an agreed. Contract terms.
• Contracts.
• It would require PBMs to make contracts and minor contract changes readily available on an online portal

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• </c><00:26:42.520><c> with</c> have now secured sales contracts with have now secured sales contracts
• </c> restriction so many of our contracts restriction so many of our contracts were<01:20:15.400><c>
• </c> those existing contracts those existing contracts cursing<01:20:25.639><c> that</c><01:20:25.800
• That's a $300,000 contract, correct? How it was previously?
• </c><01:59:42.920><c> or</c> anticipated cost for that contract or anticipated cost for that contract

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• </c> with that or how the state will contract with that or how the state will contract those<02:02:00.239
• We do not bid for, look for, try to get contracts for this type of thing, nor will I be participating
• </c> general's office contract for that work. general's office contract for that work.
• </c> contracts with managed care facilities. contracts with managed care facilities.
• </c><03:58:17.920><c> to</c> Caldwell concerning a modification to Caldwell concerning a modification

Keywords: 981, all

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• Well, if they're contract employees, then it wasn't...
• So you're saying they're currently contract employees? Sure.
• It's kind of part of the modification of the rules that we went through.
• Be a contract worker. Just make sure they have coverage.
• Contractors contracting with the independent contractor.

Bills: HR72, HR73, HR74, HR75, HR76, HR77, HR78, HR79, HR80, HR81, HR82, HR83, HCR36, HCR37, HCR38, HCR39, HCR40, HCR41, HB368, HB433, HB1017, HB1018, HB1019, HB1020, HB1021, HB1022, HB1023, HB1024, HB1025, HB1026, HB1027, HB1028, HB1029, HB1030, HB1031, HB1032, HB1033, HB1034, HB1035, HB1036, HB1037, HB1038, HB1039, HB1040, HB1041, HB1042, HB1043, HB1044, HB1045, HB1046, HB1047, HB1048, HB1049, HB1050, HB1051, HB1052, HB1053, HB1054, HB1055, HB1056, HB1057, HB1058, HB1059, HB1060, HB1061, HB1062, HB1063, HB1064, HB1065, HB1066, HB1067, HB1068, HB1069, HB1070, HB1071, HB1072, HB1073, HB1074, HB1075, HB1076, HB1077, HB1078, HB1079, HB1080, HB1081, HB1082, HB1083, HB1084, HR70, HR71, HCR35, HB31, HB326, HB1013, HB1014, HB1015, HB1016, SB192, SB196, SB198, SB203, SB204, SB214, SB216, SB257, SB291, SB383, HB13, HB23, HB25, HB32, HB41, HB42, HB90, HB120, HB121, HB122, HB127, HB138, HB139, HB141, HB179, HB187, HB213, HB247, HB286, HB332, HB344, HB357, HB367, HB370, HB462, HB505, HB527, HB537, HB605, HB680, HB681, HB725, HB780, HB782, HB847, HB892, HB911, HB916, HB1012, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HB53, HB57, HB64, HB102, HB106, HB111, HB137, HB152, HB155, HB177, HB238, HB256, HB258, HB337, HB359, HB363, HB386, HB434, HB546, HB557, HB584, HB661, HB697, HB726, HB727, HB747, HB756, HB758, HB759, HB765, HB767, HB825, HB858, HB930, HB941, HB957, HB964, HB58, HB69, HB93, HB166, HB199, HB201, HB202, HB218, HB223, HB224, HB231, HB235, HB246, HB338, HB349, HB352, HB379, HB405, HB429, HB535, HB547, HB577, HB588, HB626, HB636, HB652, HB653, HB669, HB688, HB691, HB721, HB738, HB806, HB851, HB857, HB861, HB889, HB904, HB907, HB908, HB929, HB1009, HB868, HB119, HB140, HB739, HB842, HB875, HB919, HB61, HB185, HB233, HB613, HB848, HB52, HB228, HB289, HB735, HB796, HB722, HB284, HB301, HB827, HB953, HB901, HB9, HB46, HB193, HB400, HB436, HB468, HB570, HB582, HB733, HB746, HB923, HB952

Keywords: HR72, House Resolution 72, Sophia Patout, Layla Porter, St. Amant High School, Future Farmers of America, FFA, Coastal Restoration Heroes, coastal restoration, Louisiana coast, coastal land loss, wetlands, saltmarsh, barrier island, West Grand Terre Island, Restore or Retreat Inc., smooth cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora, black mangrove, Avicennia germinans

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• And so some, apparently an outside entity, a contracted entity, And so apparently an outside entity,
• So there's baseline requirements for the contract, which would be student ages, grade level, student
• and school safety, Requirements for the contract, which would be student ages, grade level, student and
• So they have to first agree before any contract can be created on all the levels of how these issues
• I think after initial hiccups of you go here and I go there, all of that will be within contract and

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and took up several education bills. SB 1150, which would remove an unrelated exam barrier for school social workers to help districts retain them, was briefly explained and reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1514 on anaphylaxis in public schools, which would require emergency action plans and training for school personnel; amendments narrowed and clarified the bill, including applicability to K-8 schools and FDA-approved epinephrine devices. Orange County Public Schools waived in support, and CS/CS/SB 1514 was reported favorably. The committee spent the most time on SB 1708, which expands Schools of Hope and creates a co-location framework allowing high-performing charter operators to share space in underused public school facilities, with the sponsor explaining that agreements would address safety, supervision, grade levels, emergency protocols, and liability. Members raised concerns about who would be served, lottery access, accountability, and whether the bill would worsen inequities or strain public schools; many public speakers opposed the bill on similar grounds, arguing it would divert resources from already underfunded schools. The sponsor clarified that Schools of Hope recruitment is exempt from lottery, that the bill would not use classrooms already in use, and that districts would receive $600 per student plus associated funding for vacant space. Despite mixed debate, CS for SB 1708 was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 822, which updates charter school governance by limiting sponsor-imposed deadlines, preventing enrollment caps below facility capacity, improving data sharing, and allowing high-performing charter schools to assume existing charters. A charter school advocate supported the bill as a fairness and efficiency measure, while senators pressed him on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for the bill’s deadline changes. After brief debate, CS/SB 822 was reported favorably. The meeting ended with members recording votes on prior tabs and adjournment.

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• DOES YOUR BILL PRECLUDE A WOMAN-OWNED CONTRACTOR OR COMPANY GETTING A CONTRACT BASED ON THE FACT THEY
• THEY ALSO HAVE A BILL ABOUT PREFERENCES AND LOCAL CONTRACTS. AND OUT IN LOCAL DOLLARS.
• AS IT PERTAINS TO MINORITY BUILDING CONTRACTS, DOES THIS TYPE OF LEGISLATION PUT THAT IN TURMOIL. >>
• >> A CONTRACT FOR ME? >> Sen.
• AND EVERY TIME I COMPETED TO GET THOSE CONTRACTS I DIDN'T GET THEM.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Transportation and Development to conduct a review of its public-private partnership practices and contracting
• Department of Transportation and Development conduct a review of its public-private partnership contracting
• Department of Transportation and Development conduct a review of its public-private partnership contracting
• But that could very much complicate our contracting practices regarding adjusting what the penalties

Bills: SCR58, SB309, SB514, HCR63, HCR69, HB401, HB487, HB722, HB730, HB745, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1218, HB1244

Keywords: SCR 58, Senate Concurrent Resolution, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, public-private partnership, P3, public-private partnership contracting, Belle Chasse Toll Bridge, Belle Chasse Bridge, toll bridge, tolling, tolls, transportation infrastructure, roads and highways, Plaquemines Parish, bridge project, toll fees, unauthorized charges, contract oversight, procurement

Bills: SB1465, SB2110, SB1771, SB206, SB1584, SB1386, SB1696, SB1806, SB1428, SB1390, SB1381, SB201, SB1778, SB1332, SB1836, SB1369, SB1794, SB1290, SB175, SB1379

Keywords: professional engineers, surveyors, licensure board, sunset extension, state board, occupational licensing, engineering license, surveying license, professional regulation, regulatory board, sunset review, emergency clause, Oklahoma O.S. 59, board appointments, lay member, SB2110, eggs, ungraded eggs, graded eggs, egg sales

Bills: SB1465, SB2110, SB1771, SB206, SB1584, SB1386, SB1696, SB1806, SB1428, SB1390, SB1381, SB201, SB1778, SB1332, SB1836, SB1369, SB1794, SB1290, SB175, SB1379

Keywords: professional engineers, surveyors, licensure board, sunset extension, state board, occupational licensing, engineering license, surveying license, professional regulation, regulatory board, sunset review, emergency clause, Oklahoma O.S. 59, board appointments, lay member, SB2110, eggs, ungraded eggs, graded eggs, egg sales

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and included several member and gallery introductions, including recognition of the Doctor of the Day and family members of senators. The chamber then moved to floor business on several bills, with no major debate on most measures. Senate Bill 1465 extended the sunset date for the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors to 2031 and passed 43-2, including as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 2110, as amended, allowed the sale of ungraded eggs up to 150 dozen, with the author explaining it was requested by constituents to support rural economics and farmers markets. Senators asked about the need for the bill, the cap, and food safety; the author said the limit was a starting point and noted the eggs would be sold off-premises. The bill advanced and passed 44-2. Senate Bill 1771, which authorizes the Workforce Commission to obtain more complete information on workforce development funds and retain outside counsel, had a title-restoring amendment adopted and then passed 35-11. Senate Bill 206, making public EMS services eligible as essential for drawing down federal funds, passed 42-5 and was also declared an emergency measure. The Senate also heard acknowledgements, including congratulations to Senator Seifried on her first successful day presiding and recognition of Catoosa Day at the Capitol. Announcements followed on appropriations and Oklahoma Women’s Day at the Capitol, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• may not allow the farmer, the rancher, to supply the amount based on what the 5-year contract is.
• /c><00:51:28.800><c> for</c><00:51:28.960><c> a</c><00:51:29.119><c> 5-year</c><00:51:29.680><c> contract
• Also, uh for a 5-year contract, clause.
• Also, uh for a 5-year contract, there<00:51:30.319><c> may</c><00:51:30.480><c> be</c><00:51:30.800><
• </c> based on what the 5-year contract is. based on what the 5-year contract is.

Bills: HB1183, HB1656, HB1658, HB1661, HB1663, HB1664, HB1859, HB2116, HB2271, HB2276, HB2335, HB2360, HB2387, HB2472, HB1805, HB2469, HB1815, HB1860, HB2117, HB2118, HB2437, HB2438, HB2604, HB1590, HB2156, HB2268

Keywords: retirement, pension, law enforcement, public safety, Hawaii Revised Statutes, indebtedness, salary recovery, employee compensation, deductions, financial management, collective bargaining, employee relations, impasse procedures, arbitration, public employment, HB1661, cafeteria plan, Section 125, Internal Revenue Code, flexible spending account

Bills: HB2240, SB896, SB2060, SB2152, SB2315, SB2544, SB2577, SB2580, SB99, SB2110, SB2115, SB2259, SB2382, SB2442, SB2485, SB895, SB2112, SB3019

Keywords: appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, education, capital improvement, reporting, transparency, technical expertise, rental housing revolving fund, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, mixed-income housing, mixed-income rental project, affordable housing, low-income housing, housing finance

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• So, I encourage you to look into all of those no-bid contracts coming out of the TEA. you.
• This ensures that public contracts are awarded based on merit, not personal financial connections.
• , prohibiting state agencies from entering into contracts with private vendors.
• It ensures that existing contracts prior to September 1st, 2025 are not affected.
• This change only applies to contracts executed after that date.

Bills: HB6, HB27, HB 123, HB210, HB213, HB222, HB610, HB 1085, HB1481, HB6, HB27, HB123, HB210, HB213, HB222

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention