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• And by the time the symptoms appear, it's already too late.
• Senators, we do have a late-filed amendment, Amendment Barcode 771398 by Senator Davis, late-filed without
• Depending on their program and depending on the role, the supervising nurse must file a written protocol

Bills: S0162, S0254, S0688, S0794, S1110, S1574

Keywords: surgical smoke, health standards, hospital safety, patient protection, medical regulations, nursing education, licensure, remedial courses, temporary license, graduate nursing preceptorship, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, background screening, support coordination services, developmental disabilities, Tatton-Brown-Rahman syndrome, public hearings, orthotics, prosthetics, healthcare, Medicaid

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services met with a quorum present and took up several health-related bills. CS/SB 1110 on Medicaid and insurance coverage for orthotics and prosthetics was heard first. The bill would require coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics without lifetime or continuous-use caps, direct AHCA to seek federal approval and update contracts, and require annual reporting. Testimony from a child using prosthetic “gymnastics blades,” his mother, and another young person with a prosthetic leg emphasized the high cost of activity-specific devices and the impact on children’s mobility, sports participation, and quality of life. Senators voiced strong support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then approved SB 1574, “Maddie’s Law,” which adds newborn screening for biliary atresia using the existing blood specimen collected at birth. The sponsor and the child’s father described the condition as time-sensitive and potentially fatal without early detection, and argued the screening could prevent transplants and save money. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 794 on background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities, plus a review of waiver support coordination quality, training, and access issues. Parents and a support coordinator testified that strong support coordination is essential for families and that the bill would help standardize expectations and improve services. An amendment aligning the bill with the House companion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Members next heard SB 162, which requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. Supporters, including nurses and the Florida Nurses Association, described surgical smoke as a workplace hazard with toxic chemicals and potential cancer risks; hospital representatives said they support the intent but argued existing federal and state standards already regulate the issue and the bill is too prescriptive. A late-filed amendment clarifying the smoke must be “effectively captured and filtered” was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 254, a major nursing education bill that tightens oversight of low-performing nursing programs, creates a temporary provisional license and preceptorship pathway for graduates awaiting NCLEX results, requires remediation for delayed testing, and increases transparency by posting passage rates. Nursing groups supported stronger standards, while private nursing schools warned the bill could reduce capacity and discourage program directors; the amended bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 688, which would reestablish licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors in Florida, create a board of naturopathic medicine, set licensure and renewal requirements, and define the scope of practice while excluding most prescription authority. Supporters said it would expand health care choices and allow naturopathic doctors to practice openly, while opponents from the medical community warned the bill could authorize diagnosis and treatment without sufficient training and rely on unproven therapies. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after members thanked staff for their work.

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• It started moving too late. So hopefully we can get it across this way. Thank you so much, Mr.
• again, it's very technical, and I want to make sure that the folks who are here and folks who are filing
• The worst offenders appeared during late morning and early afternoon, when children are moving between
• The worst offenders appeared during late morning and early afternoon.
• As always, I'm eager to get this feedback and file more amendments to make this bill even better.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum and considered five bills. Senate Bill 628, naming a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as Warrior Sacrifice Way to honor three Navy sailors killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack, drew supportive remarks from senators and was reported favorably. Senate Bill 382 addressed electric bicycles and scooters by requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, limit speed near pedestrians, and use audible signals, while creating an e-bike safety task force and reporting requirements; witnesses from law enforcement, local government, and school boards supported the bill but urged clearer inclusion of e-scooters and better data collection, and the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 880 created a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate to fund scholarships and school programs, and Senate Bill 696 authorized online trademark registration applications and updated trademark classification and verification procedures; both were reported favorably with little opposition. The committee also took up Chair DeSigley’s CS for SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement cameras for red-light running, school-zone speeding, and school-bus violations. The bill aimed to increase consistency, transparency, and fairness by limiting data use, requiring records retention, authorizing virtual hearings, restricting commissions, and adding school board approval and reporting requirements for school-bus camera programs. An amendment was adopted to clarify several provisions, including the definition of careful and prudent driving, limits on camera data use, contract timing for commission prohibitions, and reporting on violations outside authorized enforcement periods. Members raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, school-zone notice, and whether all-day school-zone enforcement should continue; Hillsborough County law enforcement testified in support of all-day enforcement based on crash data, while the sponsor said he would continue working on clarifications. After debate, the amended bill was reported favorably.

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• It started moving too late. So hopefully we can get it across this way. Thank you so much, Mr.
• It started moving too late. So hopefully we can get it across this way. Thank you so much, Mr.
• again, it's very technical, and I want to make sure that the folks who are here and folks who are filing
• The worst offenders appeared during late morning and early afternoon, when children are moving between
• As always, I'm eager to get this feedback and file more amendments to make this bill even better.

Bills: S0382, S0628, S0654, S0696, S0880

Keywords: transportation facility designations, road naming, highway designation, honorary designation, memorial highway, memorial boulevard, memorial interchange, airport naming, FDOT markers, Florida Department of Transportation, State Road 80, SR 80, U.S. 90, U.S. 41, A1A, Turnpike interchange, Kissimmee Park Road, Bobby Bowden, Donald Trump Highway, President Donald J. Trump Highway

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. First, SB 628 designated a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as “Warrior Sacrifice Way” to honor Ensign Joshua Watson, Petty Officer Muhammad Hatham, and Cameron Walters, who were killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing remembrance and support for the families. The committee then heard CS/SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. The bill would require riders on shared pathways to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating an e-bike safety task force and reporting requirements. Law enforcement, local officials, and school board representatives supported the bill and described safety concerns and data gaps, while several senators raised questions about enforcement and asked that e-scooters be addressed more explicitly. The bill was reported favorably. Members also approved SB 880, creating a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate to fund scholarships and school programs, and SB 696, which allows online trademark registration applications and updates Florida’s trademark classification and verification procedures. Finally, the committee took up CS/CS/SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement cameras for red light, school zone speeding, and school bus violations. The bill and an amendment added guardrails on data use, hearings, reporting, signage, and contract limits; senators raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, and school zone enforcement, and a Hillsborough County sheriff’s representative testified that all-day school zone enforcement has improved safety. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after recording additional affirmative votes on SB 628 from Senators Martin and Smith.

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• parity laws, irrespective of what the federal government does. federal government is doing a lot lately
• I remember last session did a motion to introduce, I think it was after filing deadline, you felt so
• It condenses data reporting requirements from the filed. aversion in community-based care.
• Premature death typically occurs in a patient's mid. to late 20s.
• You know again I filed this bill last session, didn't give myself a hearing.

Bills: SB437, SB528, SB626, SB636, SB884, SB968, SB1044, SB1608, SB2336

Keywords: healthcare, training, abuse, neglect, penalties, chemical dependency, safety, regulation, inpatient competency restoration, competency restoration, forensic mental health, mental health law, criminal competency, incompetent to stand trial, Chapter 46B, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state hospital, behavioral health, local mental health authority

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• All right, thank you for presenting on House File 730. Next up, we have House File 731.
• I'm Barb File, the mayor of Lewisville.
• discussion on house file discussion on house file 426<00:53:10.799> seeing<00:53:11.160><
• Seeing none, we will move on to House File 761.
• Thank you for hearing our file this morning. I move House File 1056 before your committee today.

Bills: HF201, HF217, HF314, HF315, HF406, HF408, HF425, HF426, HF730, HF731, HF652, HF761, HF1079, HF928, HF1017, HF1056, HF1081

Keywords: HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card

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• [laughter] Senator Swedzinski will be presenting Senate File 1310 today. Senate File 1310 today.
• Uh, and I Senate File 1310 today.
• And I do not believe that Senate File 1310 removes transparency.
• late. um then I'm all on board for that. late. um then I'm all on board for that.
• And we are next going to hear Senate File 3627. Senate File 3627.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm Senator Gary Dames, and today I have Senate File 673.
• Chair, if you would recognize them. 673 Senate file number 673 deals with 673 Senate file number 673
• afternoon with Senate file afternoon with Senate file 627<00:07:56.800> uh<00:07:56.960><
• will lay over Center file will lay over Center file 627<00:16:13.319> uh<00:16:13.440>
• Senate file 575 for possible inclusion.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund requests and laid them over for possible inclusion. Senate File 673 sought $795,000 to help replace or refurbish the structurally unsound Marshall bandshell. Senator Gary Dames, Marshall Mayor Bob Burns, and Parks and Recreation Superintendent Preston Stenard described the bandshell as an iconic community venue used for concerts and arts events, noting prior repairs in 2004, a 2001 structural report, and the need for full replacement due to settlement and deterioration near the Redwood River. They said the project has local support and a local funding commitment for the remaining costs. Senate File 627 requested $850,000 for the Olmsted County Historical Society to continue rehabilitation of the George Stoppel Farmstead. Senator Liz Balden, Dr. Mark Warner, and Commissioner Sanum said the site includes three National Register buildings and preserves immigration and agricultural history in southeast Minnesota. They reported that $1.1 million had already been raised and that prior Legacy funding helped stabilize one structure, but additional work is needed on the bank barn and Stoppel house to complete restoration and improve accessibility. Senate File 822 proposed $65,000 in fiscal year 2026 for the Minnesota State Band to provide free public performances across Minnesota. Testifier Craig Allen said the volunteer band, formed in 1898, uses the funding to travel to small towns and schools, including outreach to students and veterans. Conductor Keith Leuty emphasized the educational value of school visits and upcoming concerts in Moose Lake, Grand Rapids, and Cloquet, including a performance at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School. Members expressed support, and the bill was also laid over. The committee then began hearing Senate File 575, which would appropriate $3.8 million for the Grand Rapids Old Central School renovation. Senator Iorn, city councilor Rick Blake, and City Administrator Tom Pagel described the 1895 building as a historic and arts-centered community landmark with artist residencies, galleries, concerts, and other public uses. They said the building needs major repairs, including a new roof, structural truss work, HVAC replacement, and ADA and elevator upgrades, and they were in the middle of detailing those needs when the transcript ended.

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• Yamach noted, state entities do not file taxes, so we don't claim tax credits.
• c><00:41:07.119> entities<00:41:07.599> do<00:41:07.800> not<00:41:08.240> file
• yamacha noted State entities do not file yamacha noted State entities do not file taxes<00:41:08.920
• Members, there was late testimony on your desk received from NAOP? NYOP? Hawaiian support.
• um members there were there's a late um members there were there's a late testimony<00:43:46.800

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-related measures. SB 38 SD2 drew mixed testimony on changes to 21H projects, with HHFDC supporting and county and community groups split between support and opposition. In discussion, members focused on how county legislative bodies can alter projects in ways that increase costs, including changes to AMI mixes and fee waivers. The committee later recommended passage with amendments, limiting county changes that would impose stricter conditions than HHFDC, stricter AMI requirements, or reduced fee waivers; the motion passed with one member voting with reservations and two members excused. A major portion of the hearing focused on SB 71 SD2, which would revise the rental housing revolving fund. Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi YIMBY, and NAAP Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it would weaken support for deeply affordable units, eliminate the 5% set-aside for households at or below 30% AMI, and create a funding gap for households between 60% and 120% AMI. Supporters of the bill, including public housing and some development interests, emphasized the need to redirect funding and make the program more flexible. In decision-making, the committee described the bill as making comprehensive changes that would narrow Tier 2 toward higher-income projects and favor shorter loan terms, then moved it out with amendments. The committee also heard and advanced several other measures with little or no opposition: SB 40 SD2 on state finances, SB 378 on HHFDC, SB 572 SD1 on housing, SB 1229 ST2 on the dwelling unit revolving fund, and SB 602 on the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority all received support testimony and were moved forward. For SB 65 SD2, HPHA and other agencies supported the measure, and HPHA testified it sought roughly $8 million to $10 million for repair and maintenance of units not covered by CIP funds. The committee also took up SB 826 SD1 on the low-income housing tax credit, where HHFDC, the Tax Foundation, and DHHL expressed confusion over the bill’s intent and whether it would bar state agencies from using LIHTC financing; no action was taken on that item in the excerpt. SB 944 SD2 on LIHTC transferability drew support and a suggestion to keep clarifying language that notifies the tax department, and the committee indicated it would keep the provision in.

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• So when a rate filing comes into TDI, our actuaries are reviewing those rate filings for those parameters
• We will talk to the company and have the company amend the filing or have the company withdraw the filing
• There were several bills filed on appraisal.
• Um, we are also unable to meet, um, Our review of filings um to get most of those filing, 87% of those
• We were both there pretty late.

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• > bring<00:37:38.000> this Senate File 3754 would bring this Senate File 3754 would bring
• Seeing none, Senate File 3754, as amended, is now laid over.
• Next up, we have Senate File 3164, Next up, we have Senate File 3164, which is Senator Nelson's bill
• opportunity to hear uh Senate File 3164. opportunity to hear uh Senate File 3164.
• And with that, Senate File 3164 is laid over.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Today we've just got one agenda item, and that is a proposal, Senate File 4696, Senator Maye Quade.
• It's one of the reasons why we're late today, but it's your job to tell us why.
• Members, thank you for agreeing to hear Senate File 4696, the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media
• However, yesterday the other body passed the companion to Senate File 4696, and in order to accept this
• bill and pass it off the floor, we need to move the corresponding Senate File to General Orders.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, we have filed petitions on 29 of those infants.
• A time limit for CYFD to file.
• So if we file for a 72-hour hold and we go and determine that the house is unsafe, then we file the petition
• This share for New Mexico could be as late as FY30.
• I apologize for coming in late on this. Appreciate the presentation.

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• filing such that you can compare that?
• <00:18:01.039> on those returns that are filed on those returns that are filed on extension
• Or late fall, winter? Am I getting that right?
• They have a credit that's on file, so the credit on file can sometimes fluctuate the flow of money from
• <01:21:49.199> is the draft Capper come out this late is the draft Capper come out this late

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee received a Department of Revenue Administration update from Commissioner Lindsay Stepp focused on revenue estimates for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. She explained the department’s forecasting method, which uses five scenarios based on the first seven months of actual collections and different assumptions for the remaining months, then selects a reasonable high and low range for FY 25 and applies projected growth rates for FY 26 and FY 27. Members asked several clarifying questions about how the scenarios are chosen and how the estimates relate to economic growth and taxpayer behavior. For business taxes, Stepp reported FY 25 year-to-date collections of $110.3 million, 18.2% below plan and 17.2% below prior year. She said the shortfall reflects both economic conditions and a resetting of estimated payments after unusually strong pandemic-era profits, and noted that the department cannot fully separate changes in taxpayer liability from changes in estimated payment behavior. She said approximately just under $72 million was refunded in FY 24 due to the CCO cap, and that FY 25 year-to-date refunds are at 41.7%. For business taxes, the department’s FY 25 range was based on either continued underperformance versus plan or a return to prior-year levels, with FY 26 and FY 27 growth projected at 3% to 8%. The committee also reviewed meals and rooms tax, tobacco tax, and related trends. Meals and rooms revenue was $6.9 million, or 3.3%, ahead of plan and prior year; the FY 25 gross estimate was $475.894 million, with a net range of about $331.82 million to $335.259 million after municipal transfers and school building aid. Stepp said recent monthly results suggest some fluctuation tied to disposable income, weather, and travel patterns, but no clear sustained decline. Tobacco tax was $18.1 million, 14% below plan and 4.8% below prior year; she said cigarette stamp sales are declining while e-cigarettes and other tobacco products are growing, with FY 25 tobacco revenue projected at $182.5 million to $185.3 million and FY 26-FY 27 growth ranging from -5% to flat. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• But it's not somebody out of state filing with the Attorney General's office.
• You know, there's another saying: it's not too late to... ...be early, but it is too late to be early
• I was completely unaware of it when the complaint was filed against me.
• Never filed a suit. Well, I don't mean that you filed a suit, but are you defending...
• Because I spoke publicly that this had been filed against me, they levied as.

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

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• The next item on our agenda is House File 470, and this will be laid over.
• , and then filing for divorce.
• The next we have House File 2643, and this bill will be laid over.
• I'll move House File 2645 to be laid over.
• So we will be moving House File 1367, re-referring House File 1367 to the committee on Human Services

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• um you know lately I've been learning<00:27:09.880> a<00:27:10.000> little<00:27:10.279
• as in like with the tribel college late as in like with the tribel college supplemental<00:40:58.640
• The majority of students file what is known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA
• We did see an overall 11% FAFSA filing increase from the previous year, and that was also reflective
• So that's a little bit about the FAFSA. filing increase from the previous year filing increase from the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I House File 1082, Chair Moller's bill.
• will move to lay over House File 1082. will move to lay over House File 1082.
• that I introduced last year, House File that I introduced last year, House File 3230,<00:06:02.640
• Um there are no amendments filed on your Um there are no amendments filed on your bill.<00:55:41.520>
• Um I will move to lay over House File Um I will move to lay over House File 4177.<01:15:05.000><

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• I call the conference committee on House File 2431 to order.
• It's late. Let's all go home. No worries. Thank you.
• It's<00:12:34.959> late.
• It's late. Let's all go home. It's late. Let's all go home. No<00:12:38.000> worries.
• And just to piggyback off of the A19, which has been offered for consideration, given that it's late

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Consumers lose billions of dollars and file tens of thousands of complaints with the Federal Trade Commission
• Consumers lose billions of dollars and file tens of thousands of complaints with the Federal Trade Commission
• then I called and they told me that I got a bill and then I called and they told me that I was a day late
• I'm trying to get to it; I got here a little late.
• So I'll start with the original posture of the bill when it was filed.

Bills: SB147, SB414, HB220, HB750, HB799, HB827, HB952, HB953

Keywords: roof standards, construction code, residential property, fortified roofs, insurance, medical debt, interest rate, healthcare services, consumer protection, debt collection, Louisiana Medical Debt Protection Act, child exploitation, online reporting, platforms, cyber crime, PROTECT Act, automatic renewal, cancellation policy, subscription service, transparency

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• Senator Murdock is presenting in another committee this morning and he said he'd be a little bit late
• Senator Hicks, a little late on the draw, but you are recognized. For a question.
• We take a bill that we file, we work on, we've studied it during the interim.
• We filed that bill, and then we get complaints.
• How many times have people in this building, in this room, filed a bill with one intent and then realized

Bills: SB1550, SB2065, SB2110, SB2111, SB2114, SB2152, SB2159, SB2172

Keywords: burn ban, drought, emergency powers, county commissioners, fire safety, wildfire prevention, pollinator, state symbols, agriculture, insects, environment, hunting regulations, orange clothing, commercial hunting, game and fish, wildlife management, wildlife, trespass, dogs, hunting