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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that Senate Bill 580FN ought to pass with amendment as amended.
- I move that Senate Bill 580FN ought to pass with amendment as amended.
- with amendment for Senate Bill 580.
- I move Senate Bill 527 ought to pass as amended.
- Senator Fenton. discussion or amendment? Senator Fenton.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Regulated Industries Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That is Amendment Barcode 104676 by Senator Martin.
- Senator Martin, you're recognized to explain the amendment.
- We're back on the bill as amended. Any questions on the bill as amended? Senator Pizzo. Thanks.
- Let's take up that amendment by Senator Bradley, recognized to explain the amendment.
- Senator Bradley, you're recognized to close the bill as amended.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and considered four bills. First, the committee took up SB 1724 on municipal utility services. A late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Martin was adopted after he explained it would require annual customer meetings for certain extraterritorial utility customers, cap the use of utility revenues for general government purposes, eliminate a 25% surcharge and reduce the rate differential cap, remove municipal natural gas utilities from the bill, and preserve certain surcharges only as needed to satisfy existing bond covenants. The Florida League of Cities raised implementation concerns about the July 1, 2026 effective date and the time needed for rate studies and budget adjustments, but the bill as amended was reported favorably.
The committee then heard SB 936 on temporary door locking devices by Senator McLean. The bill would define temporary door locking devices, authorize their installation at any height, require the Florida Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code, and require their use to be incorporated into safety plans, drills, and training. With no opposition or debate, SB 936 was reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered SB 1014 by Senator Mayfield, which would prohibit municipalities from refusing water and wastewater service solely because a property owner declines annexation, if the property is near a municipal main line, not served by another utility, and the utility has capacity. An amendment narrowed the bill by defining “main line” and reducing the distance threshold from 2,000 meters to one-half mile. The Florida League of Cities opposed the bill as amended, citing concerns about large users, possible conflict with annexation law, potential enclave creation, and revenue impacts, but Senator Mayfield said he would continue working on the issues. The committee reported the bill favorably.
Finally, Chair Bradley presented SB 1498 on community associations. A strike-all amendment was adopted that made technical changes to video conference recording, turnover inspection reports, and electronic voting, and added provisions requiring associations to provide records to law enforcement and prosecutors, creating a second-degree misdemeanor for willful refusal. It also targeted mandatory club or amenity fee structures controlled by developers or third parties, declaring such provisions against public policy, limiting assessments to proportional expenses, and allowing suits and conveyance of common areas after turnover. Testimony from homeowners described alleged governance abuses and opaque, profit-driven mandatory fees in their communities, while the Community Associations Institute supported the amendment. The committee reported CS for SB 1498 favorably. Members then recorded additional votes for the record, and the meeting adjourned.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment 1 and Senate Amendment 1.
- Chief Clerk, please read in Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300 as amended by Senate Amendment 1.
- 1 for Senate Bill 300, amended by Senate Amendment 1, House Amendment 15, and House Amendment 16.
- Chief Clerk, please read in Senate Bill 315 as amended by Senate Amendment 1. Mr.
- Chief Clerk, please call the roll on Senate Bill 315 as amended by Senate Amendment 1 and House Amendment
Summary:
The House convened with Girl State participants presiding for part of the session, including introductions of the student leadership and a unanimous voice vote passing House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the young women participating in Delaware Girl State. The chamber also welcomed congressional interns and other guests, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and observed a moment of silence for Nathan Cynix and Kara Feeley before prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes for Representative Ron Gray, who was recognized for his 14 years of service and his work on issues such as bond bills, dredging, bike paths, small business, constituent service, and agriculture-related funding. Multiple members from both parties praised his humor, honesty, mentorship, and dedication to the House and his district. Gray responded with extended remarks reflecting on his family legacy, legislative service, and appreciation for colleagues and staff, and the chamber later sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at his request.
The House then received communications, including Senate messages returning several bills and informing the chamber of Senate passage of additional measures. Members were also told that the FY27 bond bill, House Bill 500, had been placed on desks as a gift for review. The House read in Consent Agenda S, which included House Bill 476, House Joint Resolution 13, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 168, Senate Bill 297, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, and Senate Joint Resolution 21, and began a roll call vote on the consent agenda.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I do want to thank Senator Harrell for her amendment today.
- Senator Jones, on the amendment. Thank you so much, Chair.
- Senator Massullo, you are recognized to close on the amendment.
- Senator Massulo, you recognize the close on the amendment.
- The amendment is adopted. Senators, we are back on the bill as amended.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
electric vehicle, EV, battery fire, lithium-ion battery, towing, wrecker service, vehicle storage, submerged vehicle, saltwater damage, fire marshal, fire safety, tow yard, impound, storage fee, administration fee, local ordinance, county ordinance, municipal ordinance, insurance coverage, motor vehicle insurer
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The question before the House is final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill 5272, as amended by the House
- Seeing none, the question before the House is final passage of Engrossed Senate Bill 5272, as amended
- Substitute Senate Bill 5938, as amended by the House, on third reading and final passage. Remarks.
- Seeing none, the question before the House is final passage of Substitute Senate Bill 5938, as amended
- Substitute Senate Bill 5855, as amended by the House, on third reading and final passage. Remarks.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278 , SB5831 , SB5915 , SB5963 , SB6025 , SB6046 , SB6084 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , SB6188 , SB6291 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government, RCW 57, real property disposal, personal property, notice of intent to sell, public auction
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- amendment is Amendment No. 5.
- It's a set of four amendments. The substantive amendment in the set is Amendment No. 4.
- As Senator Foyle stated, Amendment 4 puts a new section of law into the bill and makes changes in it
- Senate Bill 191 as amended. Are there any objections? I hear no objections.
- Senate Bill 191, as amended, moves forward favorably. Thank you, Senator. Okay.
Bills:
HR118 , HB1120 , SCR11 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB180 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, tobacco tax, excise tax, smokeless tobacco, vapor products, public health, FDA, risk-proportionate, tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, SB 73, Act 10, Act No. 774 of 2024
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- in the Senate, 678 as amended in the Senate, 522 as amended in the Senate, 684, 729 as amended in the
- in the Senate, 522 as amended in the Senate, 684 as amended in the Senate, 561 as amended in the Senate
- Senate Bill 1270, 1294, as amended, 1297, as amended, 1352, as amended, 1354, as amended, 1412, 1236,
- Senate Bill 1346 with no amendments. Senate Bill 1355 with no amendments.
- House Bills 670, as amended in the Senate; 516, as amended in the Senate; and 897, as amended in the
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the amendment, Mr. Chair. Senator Bracey Davis, having explained the amendment.
- Senator Bracey Davis, having explained the amendment. Are there questions on the amendment?
- It's amendment barcode 544-98 by Senator Brodeur.
- It's amendment barcode 544-98 by Senator Brodeur.
- Is there a debate on the amendment? Senator Brodeur, recognized, close on the amendment.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several bills, beginning with SB 694 on compensation for the descendants of the Groveland Four. Senator Bracey Davis described the wrongful accusations, convictions, deaths, and long-term harm to the families, and an amendment added a $4 million appropriation and updated the recipient for Ernest Thomas’s family. Multiple family members, advocates, clergy, and supporters testified in favor, emphasizing the decades-long delay in justice and the need for accountability and repair. Senators from both parties spoke in support, and the committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote.
The committee then approved SB 330 on disability provisions for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers; SB 474 on military affairs leave and related benefits; and SB 96 on the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. SB 96 drew the most discussion, with Senator Sharief explaining that the bill raises eligibility to 400% of the federal poverty level and moves $500,000 in recurring funding to the General Appropriations Act. Senator Wright and Senator Harrell raised concerns about whether expanding eligibility could worsen the existing waitlist, while supporters argued the change would help more veterans access needed dental care. The bill was ultimately reported favorably.
The committee also passed SB 7018 on child welfare, making the Step Into Success pilot program permanent and statewide, adjusting visitor/background-check rules for foster homes, and creating a best-practices program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. SB 480 on information technology was reported favorably after amendments creating a central IT governance structure under the Governor’s office, adding vendor performance metrics and a preferred vendor list, and restoring criminal justice information security provisions. SB 1066 on the Ocklawaha River and Rodman Dam also advanced after extensive testimony from supporters and historians about partial restoration, recreation, and economic benefits; the sponsor said he would continue working through permitting questions before floor consideration.
Later, the committee approved SB 1216 on educator compensation, which gives districts more flexibility on cost-of-living adjustments, advanced degrees, and performance pay caps, and SB 1120 on water management district oversight and reporting. The committee also reported favorably SB 1366 on sovereign immunity and claims against government, which would raise damages caps, index them to CPI, shorten claim deadlines, and cap attorney fees at 25%. That bill drew testimony from hospitals, cities, counties, school districts, and others, with some supporting the Senate’s compromise approach and others raising concerns about impacts on self-insured law enforcement agencies and attorney incentives. The meeting concluded with the favorable report on the bill after debate continued over those issues.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-11 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment replaces a Senate. Representative Booth, you recognize to explain the amendment.
- The amendment replaces the Senate bill with the substance of the House bill, which subject to appropriation
- This amendment adds provisions to the Senate bill that addresses Space Florida's board membership, bidding
- This amendment also removes provisions from the Senate bill that repeal the digital driver's license
- CS Senate Bill 800, a bill to be entitled an act relating to engineering. Are there any amendments?
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of a quorum, then adopted the special order calendar for the day. The first major item was CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, which revises laws on resisting officers and adds manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses eligible for a life sentence reclassification. The sponsor said the bill was intended to honor Officer Jason Rayner and clarify that questions of fault belong in court; opponents argued it removed judicial discretion, could sweep in unintended cases, and was a broad response to a case-specific prosecutorial failure. After debate, the bill passed 108-8.
The House then passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory structure and licensure framework for naturopathic physicians, defines scope and limits of practice, and establishes a board under the Department of Health with medical doctor oversight. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and medical freedom measure; opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for impersonating a naturopathic physician. The bill passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Florida Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a vote of 112-0.
Additional measures approved included CS/CS/SB 1220 on transportation, which covers a wide range of issues including FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone delivery, autonomous vehicles, toll revenues, and related regulatory changes; it passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. CS/CS/SB 1580 on illegal gaming was introduced and explained as a crackdown on illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and the Seminole gaming compact, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill. The session also included several recognitions and lengthy farewell remarks from departing members, including Leader Driscoll and Majority Leader Sirois.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Aug 28th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly amendments are concurred in. Senator Padilla is ready to go.
- Secretary, please read said amendments. Amendments by Senator Strickland, set one.
- Assembly amendments address implementation gaps. Senator Archuleta, aye. Senator Ashby, aye.
- Senator Laird, aye. Senator Durazo, aye. Ayes 39, no 0. Assembly amendments are concurred in.
- The amendments are concurred in. Thank you, Senator.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/15/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Putnam is moving the A1 amendment to your amendment first, Senator Putnam. Mr.
- Senator Kupec, to your amendment. >> Yep. Senator Kupec, to your amendment.
- amendment? amendment? Senator<00:21:59.240><c> Westrom.</c> Senator Westrom. Senator Westrom.
- </c> amendment. Mr. Chair, Senator Westrom. amendment. Mr. Chair, Senator Westrom.
- :07.760><c> Senator</c> offering this amendment and Senator offering this amendment and Senator Kunesh
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Appreciate the amendment. Thank you, Senator Abraham.
- We have a motion from Senator Price to move Senate Bill 414 as amended.
- We have a motion from Senator Allen to report as amended.
- We have a motion from Senator Allen to report as amended.
- Senator Alon. Yeah, just a comment or a question on the amendment.
Summary:
The Senate Commerce Committee met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first heard HB 750, a “click-to-cancel” consumer protection bill requiring subscription cancellations to be as easy as sign-up and to be available through the same method used to subscribe. An amendment was adopted, testimony included support from labor and consumer advocates and opposition from some business groups, and the bill was reported favorably as amended.
The committee then took up SB 414, which was narrowed to cap interest on medical debt at 3%. After reconsidering and replacing prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment set and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 799, concerning inspection licensing for elevators, escalators, and boilers, was presented by the State Fire Marshal and reported favorably with little discussion.
The longest discussion centered on HB 953, a major plumbing workforce and licensing reform bill. The bill was amended substantially: the original proposal to move plumbing oversight to the Contractors Board was removed, the plumbing board remained in place, apprenticeship and journeyman/master plumber hour requirements were revised, penalties and reporting requirements were added, and language was included to support workforce development and reentry training. The committee heard both support and opposition, including clarification from the State Plumbing Board that it already has an appeals process through the courts, and HB 953 was reported favorably as amended.
Finally, HB 220, the “PROTECT Act,” was heard to require covered online platforms to maintain a clear and usable mechanism for reporting child sexual abuse material and exploitation. An amendment was adopted to account for platforms that require registration to access content, testimony was supportive, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 952 was deferred, and HB 827, a related plumbing workforce bill, was amended to align more closely with HB 953 but then failed a motion to defer by roll call vote, allowing it to remain pending. The committee then adjourned.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Howard, to explain your amendment?
- Amendment 1: I move to amend Senate Bill 1262 by restoring the title, by Senator Gillespie.
- Amendment 1: I move to amend Senate Bill 1369 by restoring the title.
- Senator Hicks, to explain your amendment. Thank you. Senator Hicks, to explain your amendment.
- Senator Coleman, explain your amendment.
Bills:
SB1778 , SB1570 , SB134 , SB1966 , SB1636 , SB1725 , SB1726 , SB259 , SB504 , SB592 , SB2030 , SB1572 , SB843 , SB1242 , SB1255 , SB1262 , SB1264 , SB1286 , SB1581 , SB1290 , SB1316 , SB1319 , SB1369 , SB1379 , SB1381 , SB1400 , SB1427 , SB1436 , SB1461 , SB1496 , SB1509 , SB1534 , SB1553 , SB904 , SB1592 , SB1645 , SB1684 , SB1767 , SB1772 , SB1813 , SB1894 , SB1928 , SB1946 , SB1980 , SB2040 , SB2060 , SB2061
Summary:
The Senate first handled several gallery introductions recognizing visiting groups, including Muskogee Day, domestic violence advocates, Wagner High School leadership students, the Bixby Chamber and football team, and the Heartland Home Educators co-op. The chamber also adopted a motion to suspend debate rules for the remainder of the day so third-reading bills could be debated under shortened time limits.
Senate Bill 134, which shortens the waiting period for Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System retirees to return to public employment from one year to six months, drew questions about “double dipping,” actuarial impact, and workforce shortages. The author said the bill was requested by the Association of County Commissioners to help counties retain experienced workers, noted an actuarial estimate that the system would drop from 107% to 105% funded, and explained there were no special safeguards beyond existing limits. The bill advanced and then passed 47-0.
Senate Bill 196, a measure naming multiple bridges, highways, and interchanges for veterans, law enforcement officers, and other honorees, was presented as a personal bill by the author, including a bridge named for his grandfather. After brief questions, it advanced and passed 47-0. Senate Bill 1636, which allows immediate family members or similar individuals to request OSBI review of cold homicide cases after a local law enforcement case-file review, also advanced after questions about eligibility, timing, and workload; supporters said it would give families a path to seek answers in long-unsolved cases. It passed 47-0.
The chamber then considered Senate Bill 1725, which addresses expressive activity on higher-education campuses by allowing content-neutral security fees, limiting discipline to narrowly defined harassment, and requiring free speech training for first-year students. Debate centered on campus free speech, university accountability, and whether the bill would add costs or sufficient enforcement; it passed 40-17 and was advanced as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1726, a companion bill requiring training for graduate assistants who teach, emphasizing classroom management, academic integrity, and viewpoint neutrality, passed 41-7 and was also advanced as an emergency measure. Finally, Senate Bill 259, a long-debated water bill requiring metering or approved measuring devices for groundwater use, drew extensive discussion over costs, property rights, regional differences, and regulation of irrigators; the bill was advanced to final passage after a 34-8 vote, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, members. >> Senator Fate to the A8 amendment. >> Senator Fate to the A8 amendment. >> Thank
- </c> >> Senator Fate on the A4 amendment. >> Senator Fate on the A4 amendment.
- Senator Krun offers the A52 amendment to the amendment.
- Senator Krun moves to amend the A9 amendment to Senate File 3699 as follows: delete everything after
- This is the A52 amendment to the amendment. >> Senator Senator Kun to your A52 amendment to the amendment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF3045 5/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- to read Senate section 14 from article 2 as amended.
- to read Senate section 14 from article 2 as amended.
- There's a Senate amendment, A101, related to this topic that is proposed to be accepted.
- ><c> um</c><00:25:11.679><c> A101</c> there's a Senate amendment um A101 there's a Senate amendment um
- amendment A113 with to accept uh Senate amendment A113 with an<00:25:47.200><c> immediate</c><00:25:47.520
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So the amendment passes. Read the next amendment. Amendment Barcode 211-610 by Senator Simon.
- Any questions on the amendment? Any debate on the amendment? Senator Simon, you are recognized.
- Please read the First Amendment. Amendment Barcode 713-876 by Senator Gates.
- Please read the next amendment. Amendment barcode 789-314 by Senator Gates.
- Amendment barcode 629-180 by Senator Gates. Delete lines 807 through 834 and insert amendment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rasmusson moves to amend the A50 amendment to Senate File 4476 as follows.
- Senator Rasmusson moves to amend the A50 amendment to Senate File 4476 as follows.
- </c><02:18:26.880><c> Friends's</c> amendment and Senator Friends's amendment and Senator Friends's amendment
- </c> Senator Abler offers the A48 amendment. Senator Abler offers the A48 amendment.
- moves to amend Senate file >> Senator Abler moves to amend Senate file number<03:29:14.479><c>
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Debate — April 26 Apr 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Wagner moves adoption of Amendment Number 0501. Remarks, Senator Wagner. Thank you, Mr.
- The question before the Senate is the motion by Senator Schumake that the Senate do recede from its amendments
- The Senate recedes from its amendments. Senator Schumake. Mr.
- Senator Shoemake. I move that the amendment be adopted.
- Senator Shoemake moves adoption of Amendment No. 0495. Remarks, Senator Shoemake. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a moment of silence for Senator Chris Gildon and his family after the death of his wife, Autumn. It then took up several bills on final passage, beginning with Substitute House Bill 2020, which establishes a 3.1% B&O tax rate for payment card processing activities and allows a deduction for certain related fees. Supporters said it resolves a long-running dispute with the Department of Revenue; it passed 47-0.
The chamber also passed House Bill 2039, delaying the child support pass-through expansion from 2026 to 2029, and House Bill 2040, delaying the elimination of recoveries from the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Assistance Program from October 2025 to October 2028. Supporters framed both as timing changes, while opponents argued they would postpone benefits for families and vulnerable people. Both bills passed 25-22.
Substitute House Bill 2051, dealing with payment to acute care hospitals for difficult-to-discharge patients, passed 27-20 after several proposed amendments were withdrawn. Supporters said the bill helps hospitals care for patients who have nowhere else to go, while opponents argued the state should not delay payment support for these patients. The Senate also passed In Gross Substitute House Bill 2061, imposing a 10% concession fee on duty-free sales to fund tourism promotion and sustainable aviation fuel, over objections that it was a tax increase passed on to consumers.
Finally, Substitute House Bill 2077, which taxes certain business activities related to zero-emission vehicle credits, passed 28-19 after an amendment to remove or narrow parts of the tax was rejected. Supporters said the measure would encourage spending of credits and support clean transportation goals, while opponents called it a targeted tax on Tesla and warned it could raise EV prices. The Senate then concurred in amended Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1293, a litter and plastic bag measure that increases litter penalties and keeps the planned bag-thickness increase from taking effect, and passed it 27-20. The Senate adjourned until April 27, 2025.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So that is the bill, and I do have an amendment. Absolutely, Senator Harold.
- Senator Hale, you are recognized to close on your amendment. Wave close.
- Senator Angolia, you are recognized to close on your amendment.
- Is there any debate on the amendment? Senator Leak, you are recognized to close on the amendment.
- Thank you, Senator Arrington. Senator Leak, you are recognized to close on the bill as amended.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met and considered a series of bills, beginning with SB 266, which would exempt sales and use tax on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft sold from manufacturers to operators. Senator Harold said the measure is intended to help Florida attract an advanced air mobility industry and create jobs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of EVTOL aircraft and excluding drones, then reported the bill favorably. SB 350, by Senator DeSigley, was also reported favorably after a minor amendment; it allows local governments to permit vehicles to travel slowly on flooded streets without being treated as unlawfully impeding traffic. Supporters from the Florida PBA and Florida League of Cities waived in support.
The committee next approved SB 706, designating part of U.S. 92/Gandy Boulevard as the Senator James A. Sebesta Memorial Highway. SB 628, Lucy’s Law, was heard with extensive emotional testimony from Lucy Fernandez’s parents and others. The bill strengthens boating safety by increasing penalties for reckless boating, requiring boating safety education after certain violations, and aligning some boating penalties more closely with motor vehicle laws. A substitute amendment was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 872, dealing with county and municipal price controls for the removal and storage of electric vehicles, was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from towing industry representatives about the added costs and storage constraints posed by damaged EVs; the Florida Insurance Council spoke in opposition.
The committee then approved SB 650, which expands hazardous walking condition criteria for elementary school students to include walkways along freeways, ramps, and interchanges, regardless of speed limit. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated substantial testimony from safety advocates and families affected by distracted driving; it would rename Florida’s texting law as a hands-free driving law and prohibit handheld use of wireless devices while driving. The committee also passed SB 994, increasing driver education requirements for standard and learner’s licenses, and SB 662, designating a portion of West Beaver Street in Duval County as Harry Frisch Street. Several senators recorded affirmative votes on bills after the roll calls, and the meeting adjourned after all listed measures were reported favorably.