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• That one is for emergencies under the PREP Act.
• that would include the Antiquities Act?
• It sounds to me that by its very name, the Antiquities Act, that we would be referring to an act of Congress
• That's why you guys got these jobs.
• It made sure people did not act. And so when I have... It made sure people did not act.

Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 339, which would create liability for vaccine manufacturers that advertise in Florida and require them to stand behind their products if consumers are harmed. The sponsor argued the bill is meant to restore trust in vaccines, improve informed consent, and address inadequate federal vaccine-injury compensation systems; he said he was open to amendments and noted the bill was modeled on Texas law. Opponents, including a former vaccine-court official, a Florida Justice Reform Institute representative, and a physician, argued the bill is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, is vague, and is unnecessary because existing federal compensation programs already provide a remedy. After an amendment delaying the effective date by three months was adopted, the committee heard extensive public testimony, mostly opposed, and then approved HB 339 as amended by a 12-4 vote. The committee then began HB 1001, a strike-all on official actions of local governments that would bar counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and spending, define DEI and related terms, add enforcement provisions, and include broad exceptions for holidays, observances, and certain content-neutral civic events. The sponsor said the measure is intended to curb what he described as divisive and wasteful DEI activity in local government while preserving compliance with anti-discrimination laws and other listed exceptions. Members questioned the lack of definitions for terms like “preferential treatment” and the bill’s possible effects on local festivals, language-access services, Pride events, memorials, and community programs; the sponsor said some concerns were addressed by exceptions and that he was open to further changes. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers warning of overbreadth, preemption, frivolous lawsuits, harm to local autonomy, and impacts on marginalized communities, while supporters said the bill would restore neutrality, accountability, and merit-based governance. The amendment to HB 1001 was adopted, and the committee continued hearing testimony and debate on the bill as amended.

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• Alabama. Alabama.
• Welcome to the Alabama Senate.
• </c> you've made on the state of Alabama. you've made on the state of Alabama.
• </c> state of Alabama. And we love you, sir. state of Alabama. And we love you, sir.
• Alabama.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received House messages referring House Bill 614 on supplemental appropriations and House Bill 224 on the distribution and use of tax funds to the Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee. Committee reports followed on several bills, including favorable reports for House Bills 169, 542, 593, and 13, with HB 542 amended in committee. The Senate also referred Senator Orr’s proposed rules change to the Rules Committee. A series of resolutions were taken up and adopted, including Senate Resolution 109 creating the Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, Senate Joint Resolutions 102 and 103, House Joint Resolutions 237, 215, 216, 218, and 235, Senate Joint Resolution 88 supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s nuclear life cycle innovation effort, Senate Joint Resolution 93 creating a rural EMS and volunteer fire department study commission, Senate Joint Resolution 94 commending Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa Officer of the Year honorees, and Senate Joint Resolution 110 commending William Riley Hawkins Jr. on his retirement from AARP Alabama. The Senate also recognized several guests in the gallery, including local school superintendents and a student visitor. The chamber then moved through local legislation, adopting BRs and passing numerous local bills and constitutional amendments, including measures for Mobile, Prichard, Class 2 municipalities, Mingo County, Talladega County, Perry County, Wilcox County, Clay County, Washington County, and Madison County. Senate Bill 376 on Mobile County and Senate Bill 379 on Madison County were both passed and transmitted. Most local bills passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes using the previous roll. The Senate also adopted Special Order Calendar Resolution 111, setting a special order calendar for the 27th legislative day that prioritized a long list of appropriations, education, retirement, dam safety, and higher education bills. On that calendar, House Bills 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 565, and Senate Bill 380 were taken up. HB 235’s committee substitute was tabled, a floor substitute was adopted restoring funding to the McQuain Center and removing some arts grants, and the bill passed. HB 236 passed after a language amendment. HB 237 passed as the Education Opportunities Reserve Fund bill. HB 238 passed after a floor substitute that shifted arts grants, added Voices for Alabama’s Children, adjusted RAISE Act weights, and increased funding for poverty, special education, and gifted students, along with a small amendment. HB 239 passed as the public education employee pay raise bill, with a substitute adding a retiree bonus and members discussing that the bonus would also be carried through SB 380. HB 240, HB 241, HB 242, and HB 565 all passed. SB 380 on the teachers retirement system received committee amendments and was being advanced as the vehicle for the retiree bonus, with Senator Orr explaining the bonus would be about $33 million and based on $1 per month of service for eligible retirees with at least 10 years of service.

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• We have a manufacturing of engines in Huntsville, Alabama.
• more efficiently there and will one day help astronauts do their job and stay on the lunar surface.
• OK, they do such a thorough job. There's no question.
• And I'll also say Alabama has also taken proactive steps.
• resources that make Alabama also a national scientific leader, demonstrating robust support.

Summary: The committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and heard a series of presentations focused on Florida’s space and aerospace industry. Blue Origin’s Anna Spencer described the company’s Florida operations at Rocket Park, including New Glenn manufacturing and launch activities, Blue Moon lunar lander work, workforce development, and recent booster recovery and launch milestones. Amazon’s Beth Cooley presented an update on Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), outlining the satellite broadband network, customer terminals, dark skies mitigation efforts, Florida facilities and jobs, and launch plans; members asked about RV/mobile applications, satellite counts, and the role of fiber, but no action was taken. Starcatcher Industries CEO Andrew Rush then described his company’s effort to create an orbital energy grid that beams power to satellites to extend mission life and increase available power, citing demonstrations in Jacksonville and Cape Canaveral and plans for a first satellite launch next year. Space Florida CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace sector, citing billions in private investment, hundreds of projects in the pipeline, the leverage of state spaceport funding, workforce and university programs, and the need for additional tools and infrastructure to keep Florida competitive. He emphasized growth in launch activity, manufacturing, research, and military support infrastructure, and said Space Florida would bring forward legislative proposals. Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro delivered the strongest policy message of the meeting, warning that KSC’s aging infrastructure and relatively smaller NASA budget share could cause Florida to lose aerospace leadership to states like Texas unless the state strengthens its partnership, research investment, and infrastructure support. Members questioned her about federal restrictions on commercial investment in common-use infrastructure, the need for more state-federal alignment, and how Florida can preserve its role as the launch capital of the world. After the presentations and questions, Senator Burgess moved to adjourn, there was no objection, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Great to have you in the Alabama Senate. Mr. President, yes.
• I have the privilege of working with an entire Alabama delegation that prioritizes making Alabama better
• They were the four fans I had from Alabama, and they cheered me on too.
• Alabama.
• So, I think they do a great job.

Bills: SCR 5 , SCR 13 , SB 3 , SB 6 , SB 10 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 19 , SB 24 , SB 35 , SB 57 , SB 65 , SB 112 , SB 284 , SB 290 , SB 388 , SB 400 , SB 402 , SB 412 , SB 495 , SB 499 , SB 502 , SB 509 , SB 621 , SB 706 , SB 740 , SB 815 , SB 842 , SB 854 , SB 875 , SB 893 , SB 917 , SB 974 , SB 1025 , SB 1061 , SB 1073 , SB 1106 , SB 1268 , SB 1281 , SB 1300 , SB 1362 , SB 1379 , SB 1447 , SB 1451 , SB 1555 , SB 1902 , SJR 36 , SJR 12 , SCR 13 , SCR 25 , SCR 5 , SCR 22 , SCR 12 , SCR 24 , SB 495 , SB 412 , SB 10 , SB 18 , SB 565 , SB 372 , SB 842 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 19 , SB 666 , SB 707 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 706 , SB 847 , SB 290 , SB 13 , SB 1248 , SB 740 , SB 14 , SB 1006 , SB 504 , SB 917 , SB 925 , SB 388 , SB 1902 , SB 1121 , SB 995 , SB 857 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 35 , SB 6 , SB 815 , SB 3 , SB 1281 , SB 1379 , SB 1300 , SB 1497 , SB 1499 , SB 1498 , SB 1451 , SB 1061 , SB 15 , SB 65 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 402 , SB 499 , SB 621 , SB 974 , SB 1023 , SB 1024 , SB 1025 , SB 1106 , SB 686 , SB 112 , SB 371 , SB 204 , SB 400 , SB 609 , SB 1447 , SB 670 , SB 502 , SB 427 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1555 , SB 1362 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 987 , SB 1539 , SB 893 , SB 447 , SB 875 , SB 406 , SB 509 , SB 985 , SB 965 , SB 17 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 12 , SB 24 , SB 57 , SB 1194 , SB 1253 , SB 1215 , SB 1532 , SB 1268 , SB 1302 , SB 856 , SB 650 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 840 , SJR 57 , SCR 8 , SB 213 , SB 681 , SB 1172 , SB 1252 , SB 378 , SB 610 , SB 918 , SB 1343 , SB 608 , SB 487 , SB 955 , SB 957 , SB 988 , SB 990 , SB 1019 , SB 1021 , SB 1120 , SB 251 , SB 958 , SB 535 , SB 761 , SB 1 , SB 541 , SB 315 , SB 379 , SB 1018 , SB 1737 , SB 266 , SB 1415 , SB 3 , SB 6 , SB 15 , SB 35 , SB 290 , SB 706 , SB 842 , SB 917 , SB 1281 , SB 1451 , SB 1902 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 17 , SB 19 , SB 388 , SR 261 , SR 265 , SR 276 , SR 277 , SR 281 , SR 286 , SR 293 , SCR 5 , SCR 13 , SB 2425 , SB 2880 , SB 10 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 19 , SB 388 , SB 412 , SB 495 , SB 2425 , SB 2880

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• My worry was our local shelter does a good job.
• , ...but the whole government system acts like these children are y'alls.
• whole government system acts like these children are y'alls.
• Good job. Members, we have 20 minutes left. We have one bill with a couple of speakers.
• Good job. Members, we have 20 minutes left. We have one bill with a couple of speakers.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers at subsidized companies using secret-ballot union elections and prohibiting neutrality agreements. The sponsor said the bill is meant to protect workers and taxpayer dollars, and he noted he would amend the Attorney General enforcement language to allow appeals. Supporters argued it protects secret ballots and transparency, while opponents said it is a form of union-busting, could conflict with federal labor law, and would burden contractors and workers. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably on a roll call vote, with Senators Bracey Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no and the remaining recorded votes in favor. The committee then heard CS/SB 198, which regulates cryptocurrency kiosks to combat fraud, especially against seniors. The bill requires kiosk registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics, transaction limits, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions involving non-U.S. wallets. Supporters from consumer and senior advocacy groups said the bill would help stop widespread scams, while one industry witness praised the bill’s fraud protections but suggested narrowing the daily limits and new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor described it as a work in progress aimed at ending inhumane breeding conditions, improving consumer disclosures, and creating breeder standards and penalties; an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported many animal welfare provisions but objected to the three-day financing waiting period, shelter-space requirements, expanded reimbursement, and litigation exposure. Animal welfare supporters backed the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors’ access to apps. The bill requires age verification, parental consent for minors, notice of app changes, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said it would better protect children online and help enforce existing age-based restrictions, while opponents warned it could require overcollection of personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate tools parents already have. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee took up CS/SB 422, which would bar use of ADS-B aviation data to calculate or collect certain airport fees, with an amendment adding departures to the covered activities. A pilot supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport advocates opposed it, saying it would undermine airport finances and force less efficient fee collection methods. The transcript ends during testimony on this bill, before final action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any questions about the Committee on Alabama Monument Protection?
• Moving on to the Alabama Dry... ...Cleaning Environmental Response Board.
• Now moving on to the Alabama workforce. If you would please call that one for us.
• Brandon to the Alabama Workforce? ...Brandon to the Alabama Workforce?
• I want publicly to say that you do a good job in trying to address those issues. job in trying to address

Committee: Senate Confirmations

Keywords: 923, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Welcome to Alabama Senate.
• This act shall be this name is this act.
• I'm West Alabama.
• </c> Alabama on the energy front. Alabama on the energy front.
• </c> and our Alabama businesses. and our Alabama businesses.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• I'm a business owner in Birmingham, Alabama.
• My name is Molly Cole, and I represent the Alabama Hemp and Bake Association.
• . ... southern Alabama stores for vape products.
• Right now, the ... bait shops in Alabama.
• If you go back and look in the records, it's the Drum and Stringer Act.

Bills: SB210 , SB225 , HB280 , HB287 , HB94 , HB88 , SB157 , HB7 , HB8 , HB42

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• I mean, Alabama ranks at or near... ...Alabama ranks at or near the bottom in any category where you
• So that was the federal strings that were attached to the Hill-Burton Act.
• This is HB283, the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act.
• We also have a bill on the books called the Alabama... a bill on the books called the Alabama Genetic
• Data Privacy Act.

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: 923, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We've had public outcry and distinguished lawmakers from the state of Alabama.
• Alabama has a chance to really be a leader.
• Um, there's patients in Alabama that... ...Um, there's patients in Alabama that need care now more than
• Those are corporate policies that have rules assigned with those jobs.
• Um, but you know, Those jobs.

Bills: SB274

Committee: Senate Children and Youth Health

Keywords: cannabis, psychoactive cannabinoids, CBD, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, criminal penalties, youth protection, medical cannabis, 923, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• you'll join me: Dear Lord, we thank you for this day and for the opportunity to serve the people of Alabama
• Committee today, help us all to make the best decision for the people of Alabama that we serve.
• The people of Alabama are dependent on us to do it, those that want a good job and need good training
• The Alabama Workforce Board will be moving on to the next step.
• And thoughts and ideas on jobs and workforce growth throughout Alabama are things that are going to be

Committee: Senate Confirmations

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• Good job. member. Good job.
• </c> retired from the Alabama Fire College. retired from the Alabama Fire College.
• </c> million branches in Alabama. million branches in Alabama.
• As a member of the Alabama State Banking Board and the Alabama Bankers Association board, I can tell
• </c> uh because we work full-time jobs. uh because we work full-time jobs.

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Next Tuesday, the Alabama Agri-Business Council and Sweet Grown Alabama have their legislative lunch
• We won't even close the coverage gap in this state of Alabama.
• Alabama, but all Alabama; every congressional district.
• Currently, Alabama... 911 collaboration.
• Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'm not sure if the Pathways for Alabama Computer Science... ...Pathways for Alabama computer science
• Is he an Alabama licensed physician? He is, and he's an Alabama native.
• My name is Sam White, and I'm with the Alabama Medicaid Agency.
• Yeah, so this job Brian does it part-time.
• Good morning, I'm Dudley Perry from the Alabama Department of Youth. from the Alabama Department of Youth

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• I'm going to box it up and take it to North Alabama for our off week.
• It's not just one; this is a concern in West Alabama, South Alabama, Central Alabama, wherever.
• The Inflation Reduction Act increased the cost to the plan for prescription drugs for that group of retirees
• Let me tell you something, you are really doing a good job of kind of showing us the...

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: 923, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Ladies and gentlemen, first of all, this bill does not prohibit anyone from doing business in Alabama
• Protecting Alabama from hostile foreign influence is what we title the bill. Why do we need this?
• So keep that in the back of in Alabama. So keep that in the back of your<00:02:58.319><c> mind.
• Uh protecting Alabama from your mind.
• They have in Alabama? >> We care about the ones where they actually own 20% of the business.

Bills: HB358 , HB358

Committee: House Ethics and Campaign Finance

Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, foreign influence, political activity, transparency, registration, civil penalties, hostile foreign principals, state ethics, 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's complex, and cheers to the staff analysis because you guys did a fantastic job on that.
• government system acts like these children are y'alls.
• But Alabama has a similar bill that just passed unanimously through the House.
• Good job. Members, we have 20 minutes left. We have one bill with a couple of speakers.
• Good job. Members, we have 20 minutes left. We have one bill with a couple of speakers.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Tourism

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• desist and be proactive in addressing people who are practicing the business of insurance, who are acting
• allow that unlicensed persons would go through the same process under the Administrative Procedures Act
• I know you didn't testify on the last bill, but I think you've done an excellent job cracking down on
• I had a constituent who got stopped in Alabama over one weekend on a Saturday.
• Who got stopped in Alabama over one weekend on a Saturday, showed that their license was suspended.

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's your job to keep him. him very much. It's your job to keep him straight today.
• I understand that's always your job to keep him in check.
• Good job. And the website. Have the members seen the website?
• Is there any place in Alabama that has that?
• They produce their own jobs. at all. They produce their own jobs.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• </c> but this legislation will give Alabama but this legislation will give Alabama we're<00:04:16.560
• </c> kidney foundation as well as Alabama kidney foundation as well as Alabama Kidney<00:04:36.720><c
• Pro Tem did a great job of saying what the amendment was. Okay.
• </c> health provider in Alabama. health provider in Alabama.
• of saying what the did a great job of saying what the amendment<00:08:36.640><c> was.

Bills: HB372 , HB361 , HB391 , HB372 , HB361 , HB391

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: Elmore County, rental tax, tax revenue, infrastructure funding, economic development, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, tribal police, reservation security, state-recognized tribe, law enforcement authority, certified police officer, Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, P.O.S.T., trespass, warrantless arrest, tribal land, sovereignty, public safety, Indian tribe, reservation