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• I guess I'm not even sort of getting into the substance of it, honestly.
• In doing this, I managed to obtain 17 months of abstinence from substances, during which time I became
• <02:19:47.000> use<02:19:47.240> disorder DHS as my Su my substance use disorder DHS
• as my Su my substance use disorder progressed<02:19:48.280> and<02:19:48.399> the<02:19
• 17 months of abstinence from substances 17 months of abstinence from substances during<02:20:29.960

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The number one reason for recidivism is related to mental health and substance use disorder issues.
• The number one reason for recidivism is related to mental health and substance use disorder issues.
• That's for people with mental health and substance use disorder.
• <00:42:16.359> use<00:42:16.640> disorder mental health and substance use disorder
• mental health and substance use disorder issues<00:42:18.119> so<00:42:18.920> I<00:42:

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• mental health conditions and substance mental health conditions and substance use<00:03:17.080><
• > ensure Stronger internal controls to ensure Stronger internal controls to ensure progress<00
• > ensure Adding internal controls to ensure Adding internal controls to ensure invoices<00:31:
• and around the monitoring and controls. and around the monitoring and controls.
• internal controls that we're expecting. internal controls that we're expecting.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• generally to hold polluters accountable when natural resources are injured by releases of toxic substances
• generally to hold polluters accountable when natural resources are injured by releases of toxic substances
• hearing back especially this committee is the management of that when there's now excess litter and control
• It could go to the flood control board.
• didn't have climate change or climate information in their decisions when they had the burn, a controlled

Bills: HB2, SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects

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• Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of Mental Health and Substance
• This bill is for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, much like the
• Caldwell of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to the Department of Mental Health. and Substance
• legislature for additional COLA approvals, or does this piece of legislation then give them full control

Bills: SB1365, SB2139, SB1595, SB1303, SB2180, SB2072, SB1772, SB1209, SB137, SB1944, SB372, SB1636, SB1256, SB1827, SB2104, SB1226, SB1876, SB1966, SB80, SB1148, SB1147, SB1149, SB1161, SB1162, SB1164, SB1159, SB1165, SB1174, SB1156, SB1158, SB1163, SB1175, SB1176, SB1166, SB1167, SB1157, SB1146, SB1481, SB1144, SB1145, SCR20

Keywords: SB1365, Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, procurement exemption, competitive bidding, state purchasing, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, tourism department, merchandise for resale, gift shops, lodges, golf pro shops, state parks, restaurant contracting, retail outlets, public procurement, purchasing flexibility, Title 74, emergency clause, restrictive covenants, discriminatory covenants

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• the more and more attention to having good mental health and well-being, and also addressing our substance
• but also included in there is the whole idea of lived experience and peer recovery, which includes substance
• a lot more out there that might not qualify as, quote, unquote, evidence-based with randomized controlled
• There's both the substance use and the mental health block grant groups that are more systemically oriented

Summary: The committee met for its final session before submitting a report to the governor and legislature, with introductions from state officials, legislators, advocates, providers, and facilitators. Staff explained that the meeting would focus on finalizing the committee’s strategic priorities and recommendations for a five-year behavioral health plan centered on prevention, early intervention, and community-based services. Members reviewed the draft overarching priorities, including the need for a statewide behavioral health vision and an executive-level role to coordinate behavioral health across agencies, and discussed how those priorities should reflect people with lived experience, families, and community voice. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the draft recommendations and how they should be organized and worded. Members raised concerns that the document was too aspirational and not specific enough, and several suggested moving more detailed actions under the broader priorities rather than leaving them in a separate section. There was also discussion about the use of the term “evidence-based,” with tribal representatives and others asking for language that also recognizes practice-based evidence, promising practices, cultural specificity, and flexibility in funding and implementation. Members also discussed clarifying “early intervention,” adding examples such as universal screening, outpatient access, primary care integration, and home visiting, and ensuring the plan reflects accountability and community feedback. Other edits included clarifying credentialing recommendations to distinguish between licensure and payer credentialing, adding mentorship as a workforce retention strategy, and broadening Medicaid-centric language to include carriers and insurers more generally. Staff noted the report would be revised and sent back out for review by May 22, with comments due by May 27, in order to meet the June 1 submission deadline. No public comment was offered, and the meeting ended with thanks to members and facilitators for their work.

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• domestic violence or network of children's advocacy centers, you name it, the systems and checks and controls
• I know we're going to get there, but it seems like a lot of concepts of a thing without the substance
• And without that substance, it almost feels a little irresponsible. ...substance, it almost feels a little

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee heard several measures focused on government structure, oversight, and public policy designations. The most debated bill was HJR 1325, which proposed a constitutional amendment to create a statewide Commissioner of Government Efficiency, abolish the lieutenant governor office and the Government Efficiency Task Force, and eliminate the constitutional requirement for an Auditor General appointment. Sponsors said the new commissioner would be a watchdog over waste, fraud, and abuse across state and local government, while opponents raised concerns about cost, single-subject issues, lack of implementation details, and whether existing oversight structures were sufficient. After extensive debate, the resolution was reported favorably by a recorded vote. The committee also approved HB 575, which redesignates the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in Florida statute, and HB 1445, which requires certain state officials and agency heads to have stronger ties to Florida and, for some positions, to live in the county where their agency headquarters is located. HB 1445 drew questions about practicality and whether a proximity standard would be better than a strict county requirement, but the sponsor said he would continue working on that issue. Both bills were reported favorably, with HB 1445 passing unanimously. In addition, the committee unanimously approved HB 259, designating August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, with supporters emphasizing the need for public education about fentanyl overdoses. The committee also passed CS/HB 29, the public records and meetings bill linked to the social work licensure compact, which creates confidentiality and meeting exemptions needed for the compact to operate. Public testimony on that measure was supportive, and it too was reported favorably without opposition.

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• You need more money, but you can't control what you have now. And I'm looking at your revenues.
• Think back to one of the most well-known youth substance abuse prevention programs in recent history:
• That would have been a great investment if the program actually reduced youth substance use.
• the program is supported by a substantial body of high-quality research, including statistically controlled
• 2025, six agencies and seven divisions were selected to participate in PIVOT: Inmate Management, Control

Keywords: 996, all

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• We're not going to do it by having a control top-down St.
• it<00:14:48.079> by<00:14:48.399> having<00:14:48.639> a<00:14:48.880> control
• <00:14:49.279> top-down to do it by having a control top-down to do it by having a control
• Solar panels contain toxic substances like cadmium, lead, and selenium.
• It's important. substances like cadmium, lead and substances like cadmium, lead and selenium.<00:30:04.799

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Goal as it removes a barrier within the systems of control that is negatively impacting hundreds of thousands
• Um, unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
• Unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance listed in penalty group 1B under section
• lend, give away, distribute, transmit, show, or transmute, have in his or her possession, custody or control
• So I would really like to see the substance of the bill and offline I can perhaps assist.

Bills: HB316

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, affordable care act, medical assistance, federal funding

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• Jordan only controlled this area after they forcibly expelled 40,000 Jews from Jerusalem, Judea, and
• Jordan only controlled this area after they forcibly expelled 40,000 Jews from Jerusalem, Judean, Samaria
• Number two, you know, look, the spending is getting a little bit out of control.
• just because of HHS funding and anything with the Social Security Act, which plays into everything: substance
• abuse, DCS, mental health... ...which plays into everything: substance abuse, DCS, mental health.

Bills: HB2014, HB2156, HB2180, HB2554, HCR2047, HR2002

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical HCR 2002, both sponsored by the chair. The resolutions recognize the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of Judea and Samaria, encourage those terms in official state communications, and reject the term West Bank as a modern political construct. Staff and several proponents, including representatives of an Israel-Arizona business coalition, a rabbi, and a StandWithUs representative, argued the language is historically accurate and important for truth, legal clarity, and Arizona’s relationship with Israel. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6 with 2 not voting, and HCR 2002 passed 11-6 with 1 not voting, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then considered HB 2554, which would move Arizona to a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning. The sponsor argued the change would make government smaller, more disciplined, and less prone to long budget fights and spending growth. JLBC staff provided historical context, explaining Arizona’s past use of annual, bifurcated, and biennial budgeting and noting that second-year budgets are often adjusted for revenue and caseload changes. Members raised concerns about legislative leverage, executive flexibility, and whether the state already effectively budgets on a multi-year basis. Testimony was mixed: one supporter said the change could improve budget clarity, while others voted present or no, citing uncertainty and the need for more study. HB 2554 received a due pass recommendation on a 9-7 vote with 2 present. Next, HB 2014 was amended and passed. The bill directs ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel use in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. The sponsor said Arizona’s fuel supply is vulnerable because of federal EPA rules and reliance on out-of-state refineries, especially California. Some members supported the study as a way to address possible fuel shortages, while others said prior stakeholder work had shown little could be done and questioned the cost. After adopting the Livingston amendment, the committee gave HB 2014 a due pass recommendation on a 12-2 vote with 4 present. The committee also advanced HB 2180, which funds the University of Arizona’s AZ Reach program, after adopting an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000. The sponsor and a rural physician testified that AZ Reach helps small hospitals coordinate patient transfers, freeing clinicians to focus on care and improving access for rural communities. A program director explained that AZ Reach handles the administrative logistics of transfers for sending hospitals. Some members supported the program but noted concerns about the amount and ongoing budget negotiations, while others said the receiving hospitals needed to be part of the discussion. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriates $250,000 for the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. A Game and Fish representative said the current federal grant funding is insufficient and unstable, while members debated the use of general funds and the program’s priorities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 10-7 vote with 1 not voting.

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• page 15, where the new Commissioner of Government Efficiency is added to the state boards that are controlled
• So I think when you look at it in terms of those kinds of controls, very, very different from what is
• Do you have a question on the substance of the bill? Okay, yes.
• Do you have a question on the substance of the bill? Okay, yes.
• When we have the power and the control to mandate what our Department of Education requires regarding

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• It's about quality control and important measures for remediation.
• Next up, we have HB 519, Administration of Controlled Substances by Paramedics, by Representative Bartleman
• For over 40 years, we've been providing controlled substances to our emergency care of patients, taking

Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee heard and advanced several health care bills. HB 909, joining the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, was presented with a strike-all amendment and reported favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. HB 911, the related public records exemption protecting certain biological information, was also adopted and reported favorably as amended by a 14-0 vote. CS for HB 597, allowing schools to procure and administer glucagon for students with diabetes under trained personnel, passed unanimously 14-0 after a technical amendment. HB 519, aligning state law with federal language on controlled substances administered by paramedics, passed as amended 14-0. The committee then took up HB 919 on nursing education programs. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf argued the bill would create accountability for underperforming nursing schools by requiring remediation, tuition refunds in the lowest-performing programs, and public reporting of passage rates. Supporters said it would improve quality and protect students from debt without licensure success, while opponents from private nursing schools warned it could close programs and reduce nurse supply. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably 15-0. HB 1553, which would require health care providers to submit identified uterine fibroid data so the Department of Health can implement the research database previously authorized by law, passed unanimously 15-0. The final bill, HB 883, would allow psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to practice autonomously; supporters said it would expand access to mental health care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while opponents raised concerns about quality and physician oversight. After lengthy testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 14-3.

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• I think it's important for us to have a better control of the data and in that migration, some of the
• I would be very supportive, except that we have an administration that doesn't seem to have its controls
• and hands on the levels of control because we have an administration that is continuing to sew.
• They were all male facilities, or they were for substance abuse, but that's not what she was looking
• Pennsylvania, but that was... after, as I mentioned, being referred to eating disorder clinics or substance

Bills: SB124, SB201, SB275, SB410, SB478, SB607, SB610, SB611, SB654, SB702, SB787, SB831, SB892

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• these programs and plays a central role in overseeing and coordinating statewide efforts related to substance
• Coordinating statewide efforts related to substance abuse prevention.
• So I just think a lot of us here have no control of when things get scheduled.
• including the stricter penalties for taking a life while driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled
• substances, the more comprehensive approach to establishing medication-assisted treatment programs that

Bills: AB275, SB371, SB457

Keywords: criminal procedure, wiretap, law enforcement, child protection, sexual offenses, SB371, Nevada, trespass, criminal trespass, NRS 207.200, property rights, misdemeanor, warning period, 24 months, 36 months, no trespassing, posted signs, fencing, private property, public property

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• are under DVM oversight is an effective long-term solution to a problem that is steamrolling out of control
• Medical Association of Florida argues that according to federal law, only veterinarians can prescribe controlled
• substances.
• It creates efficiency without shortcuts and ensures local control is protected.

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• One is called the Mental Health Block Grant, and the other is the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment
• <01:13:22.880> Use Grant and the other is the Substance Use Grant and the other is the Substance
• <01:18:35.920> And<01:18:36.160> then the substance use block grant.
• And then the substance use block grant.
• you, under the substance abuse block grant,<01:23:01.160> primary<01:23:01.560> prevention

Keywords: 958, all

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• group strip searches as a condition of accessing routine programming like education, healthcare, substance
• A visual body cam, body cavity searches during access programming such as education, substance abuse
• These individuals lack volitional control, which is precisely why they are at the treatment rather than
• responding to punishment in the traditional sense, as their diagnosis involves an impaired ability to control

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• Very minor changes, but nothing of substance. All right. Are there any questions on the amendment?
• And Senator Angolia, you are recognized to describe your bill, which is SB 872, county price controls
• The FDOT design manual defines freeway as a divided highway that provides full control of access and
• ... ...specifically ensures that anyone 18 years of age or older must complete a traffic law and substance

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.

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• It'll have a control room and a conference room with video feed from the simulation to be able to engage
• these in development right now on multidisciplinary teams, judicial trauma training, supporting substance
• Supporting substance use interventions, and nonviolent communication specifically for supervisors.
• capacity is a statewide capacity, allowing our lead agencies to refer directly, which means we also control

Summary: The committee heard three presentations focused on child welfare workforce development and the needs of children in Florida’s dependency system. First, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare described its Grow Center and related initiatives, including academic curriculum enhancements, simulations, virtual reality training, coaching, on-demand learning, advanced certifications, and the planned Tallahassee learning lab opening in January 2026. Members asked about conflict resolution, domestic violence, addiction, and microcredentials; the presenter said the institute is expanding training in those areas and is working with DCF to align advanced certifications with the department’s career ladder. The Department of Children and Families then presented on the Continue the Mission initiative, which recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers into CPI, API, and case management roles. DCF said it has held more than 240 hiring events and hired 372 such workers since launch, while also improving recruitment and retention through higher starting pay, streamlined hiring, rebranding, wellness supports, and enhanced pre-service training. Senators asked about PTSD concerns, staffing levels, caseloads, hotline vacancies, and salaries; DCF said it had not seen direct PTSD issues from the hiring effort and provided figures including a $50,000 starting salary for CPIs, $37,000 for APIs, and average caseloads of 12 to 15 investigations for CPIs and about 10 for APIs. Finally, DCF discussed the increased acuity of children in the dependency system, explaining that fewer children are entering care overall but those who do often have more complex behavioral, mental health, developmental, or medical needs. The department highlighted a new Behavioral Qualified Residential Treatment Program (BQRTP) designed for youth who need more intensive support than traditional foster or group home settings but do not require inpatient psychiatric treatment; one facility is licensed with 12 of 14 beds filled, and DCF said it is seeking funding for placement for 230 youth total. Members pressed for details on licensure timelines, standards, funding, and the handling of crossover youth and lockouts, and DCF said it uses braided funding and works with DJJ, APD, and lead agencies through local and state review teams. A representative of the Florida Coalition for Children also testified, saying the issue is complex and multi-year, and that the coalition is working on possible legislative and programmatic solutions. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and discussion.