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• In fact, it's this and another bill you're going to hear later today are the top two priorities of our
• Well, let's start at the top. Harris County, Harris, Dallas County, my county, Bear County.
• And on top of that, I assume that our auditor would need additional resources in order to do this.
• Start at the top. Maybe a friendly amendment might be in order. Never mind.

Bills: SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school

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• How do we balance that and bring that number up so we're not at the top, but start making that adjustment
• That's correct, in the transportation section, they also added some for the rural air service on top
• repayment for physicians, so with the other amount you, you'd have even more for loan repayment on top
• The Attorney General and I had long conversations with judges, uh, and so I do not remember off the top

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• I wish I had those answers at the top of my head. I don't, unfortunately.
• those<00:07:38.800> answers<00:07:39.160> at<00:07:39.319> the<00:07:39.479> top
• of<00:07:39.759> my<00:07:39.960> head<00:07:40.319> I those answers at the top
• of my head I those answers at the top of my head I don't<00:07:40.919> unfortunately<00:07:41.919

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If your school was fully funded and you could decide what to do with the money, what top two things would
• increase teacher pay, if you know how the TRS system works, because it's based upon. on an average of your top
• five years or top three years with over a five-year interval. is gonna increase the benefit when the
• Representing Telerico or vice-chair Bernal if you all recall I I don't recall off the top of my head

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• As you'll probably know, even some of their top leaders that need to be Senate-confirmed still are awaiting
• certainly seen an increase in this type of activity in recent years, and I would consider this. one of our top
• Sitting on top of it, the oil that they've stolen.
• they're hauling, had no clue, and of course common sense would tell you that oil's going to float on top

Bills: SB766, SB290, SB494, SB1145

Keywords: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water regulation, environmental protection, pesticide management, natural resources, LP-gas, property owner notice, gas installations, safety notification, petroleum theft, task force, oil and gas, law enforcement, economic impact, environmental regulation, water permits, water quality, land application, 1185, senate

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• I'm just curious if you're just going to be kind of some top-level description of how this might interact
• I'm just curious if you could give me kind of some top-level description of how this might interact with
• The current bureaucrats in the federal government or the people who were just elected at the top.
• government or the people who were just elected at the top. Questions?

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum present and took up four bills. First, CS/SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” by Senator Gates, would make it a third-degree felony to abandon or restrain an animal during a declared weather emergency, such as a hurricane or tornado. The bill was presented as a response to a widely publicized case of a dog tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton. Several speakers supported the measure, and the committee voted unanimously to report it favorably. Next, SB 374 by Senator Trunow would refine the definition of “farm product” to include plant and plant products and bar local governments from restricting the collection, storage, and processing of farm products on bona fide agricultural land. An amendment related to food waste was withdrawn for further discussion, and public testimony came from composting, recycling, and poultry interests in support. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 560 by Senator Martin on chemical additives in food products, which would restrict a list of 10 chemicals in food. The sponsor argued the bill was aimed at serious health concerns and noted some chemicals had already been banned federally; industry and retail witnesses opposed the bill as creating a patchwork of state rules and potential market disruptions, while some senators supported the health goal but raised concerns about consistency. The committee voted to report SB 560 favorably, with one recorded no vote. Finally, SB 572, the Pam Rock Act by Senator Collins, would create a statewide dangerous dog registry and impose additional criminal penalties, permitting requirements, microchipping, sterilization, and insurance requirements for dangerous dogs. The sponsor and family members of attack victims described severe injuries and deaths to support the need for public notice and accountability. Some members questioned the usefulness of a registry and the burden of the information requirements, but the sponsor said the bill was intended to prevent repeat attacks and help victims. The committee voted to report SB 572 favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• I believe one of the reasons that Florida came from the basement to the top or near the top was because
• we had standards. ...to the top or near the top was because we had standards, not because we gave people

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 296, as amended by strike-all, on middle and high school start times. Senator Bradley explained that the amendment would repeal the statewide mandate for later start times and return scheduling decisions to local school boards, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic effects of sleep deprivation and to consider later start times when setting transportation schedules. Testimony and debate were largely in support, with several school district and education group representatives waiving in support, and members citing transportation, staffing, family logistics, and cost concerns under the existing mandate. The strike-all was adopted, and SB 296 was reported favorably by roll call vote, with Senators Berman, Osgood, and Chair Calatayud voting yes and Senator Gaetz voting no; other members were absent or not recorded in the excerpt. The committee then heard Senate Bill 356, which would designate January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. Senator Berman said the date matches the UN’s Holocaust Remembrance Day and would require the governor to annually proclaim it, while allowing public observance and instruction about the Holocaust’s harms and its impact on the Jewish community and humanity. There was no substantive opposition in the excerpt, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote with yes votes from Senators Berman, Gaetz, and Chair Calatayud. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools. Senator Simon described a broad deregulation package affecting student assessments, grade promotion, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, internal audits, facilities planning, cost-per-student-station limits, emergency make-up days, federal fund timing, and VPK oversight. Testimony was mixed: school district and education organization representatives generally supported the flexibility, while some groups opposed or urged changes to the grade 4 promotion and graduation-related provisions, arguing they could weaken academic standards. After debate focused especially on third-grade promotion and testing requirements, the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on SB 296 and SB 356, and the committee adjourned.

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• On top of that, the $1 million that it takes to fund that expansion and operation, as Representative
• for this banum projected to hit 420 uh for this banum and<00:05:18.319> on<00:05:18.560> top
• 19.319> this<00:05:19.560> program<00:05:19.919> the<00:05:20.000> $1 and on top
• of that this program the $1 and on top of that this program the $1 million<00:05:21.039> that

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He grew up learning to ride bulls, and now he competes in Team Rope. and just last year secured a top
• Josh Abbott earning Lubbock the title Music Crossroads of Texas. where it has been ranked among the top
• 20 cities for young entrepreneurs. starting a business and placed 7th on Forbes' list of top opportunity
• invaluable resource for over 50 years and was recently named on the health grades list as ranking in the top

Keywords: legislation, testimonies, committee meeting, public interest, bills

Summary: The committee meeting was conducted with several discussions surrounding various proposed bills, addressing both public interests and legislative concerns. Specific bills were presented, and members debated the implications of each, emphasizing their potential impact on the community and state regulations. Notably, several testimonies were heard from stakeholders, which enriched the conversation and provided different perspectives on the bills being reviewed.

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• He grew up learning to ride bulls and now he competes in Team Rope and just last year secured a top spot
• earning Lubbock the title Music Crossroads of Texas. where it has where it has been ranked among the top
• 20 cities for young entrepreneurs starting a business and placed 7th on Forbes' list of top opportunity
• invaluable resource for over 50 years and was recently named on the health grades list as ranking in the top

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Prairie View A&M is consistently recognized as one of the top institutions in the country. for producing
• Prairie View boasts of 16 research centers has 70 degree programs one of the top 10 in the in Texas for
• In Texas, culture is one of the Top exports.
• Of course, we know Houston's very own Beyoncé Knowles. and tops the list as artists with the most Grammy

Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, 1185, senate

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• And then at the top, you have your employer-sponsored.
• And by the top, I mean personal contributions and decreasing or lack of government subsidies to help
• And then at the top, you have employer-sponsored health insurance or private health insurance.
• you can see, Medicaid is similar, as was the marketplace, and then you have private insurance at the top

Summary: The committee received a briefing from AHCA Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer and Florida Healthy Kids CMO Ashley Carr on implementation of HB 121, which was enacted in 2023 to expand Florida’s KidCare/CHIP eligibility from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level and replace the sharp premium “benefits cliff” with a tiered premium glide path. Sponsor Rep. Bartleman described the bill as a bipartisan effort to help working families keep children insured while moving toward economic self-sufficiency. The presenters explained that the program remains a joint federal-state structure, with Medicaid unchanged and the bill affecting only the CHIP-related portions of KidCare. AHCA said implementation has been delayed by federal CMS actions. The agency reported that CMS first rejected a state plan amendment approach, then required revisions to the premium tiers under a new maintenance-of-effort interpretation, and later issued a new interpretation of continuous 12-month eligibility that would prevent disenrollment for nonpayment of premiums. AHCA said it submitted an 1115 waiver, but negotiations over special terms and conditions reached an impasse, and the state has filed litigation challenging CMS’s interpretation. Members asked about the cost of litigation, the effect on future bills, the review process for CMS documents, disenrollment and reenrollment rules, and whether any additional legislative action is needed; AHCA said no further state action is needed at this time and that the key issue is the pending federal litigation. Several members and the sponsor emphasized the need for immediate implementation and asked about possible interim relief. AHCA said current coverage remains in place under the preexisting program, that there is a 30-day grace period for premium payment, and that reenrollment does not require a penalty or back payment, though coverage is not active during lapsed periods. The committee also heard public comment from Nicholas Hessing of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trusts, who supported HB 121 and said the expansion could make about 17,600 additional children eligible in Broward County alone. The meeting ended with Rep. Bartleman thanking staff and expressing hope that the new federal administration would allow the program to move forward, and the chair adjourned the meeting.

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• WHEN WE TALK ABOUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT IS THIS CATEGORY REFERENCED HERE ON TOP
• BECAUSE YOU ARE HERE TO HEAR ABOUT THE LIVE LOCAL ACT SPECIFICALLY BUT WHAT I WILL POINT OUT IS THE TOP
• I AM SORRY, TOP DOWN. ANOTHER CRITERIA THAT WAS VERY IMPORTANT IS THE 214. ACTUALLY, 214.
• OVER 21,000 FAMILIES TO PURCHASE THEIR FIRST HOME AND THEN YOU WILL SEE THE TOP NUMBER, THE 331 MILLION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• level of of it never got up to the top level of of DOE<00:25:44.400> and<00:25:44.640> so<
• <00:58:37.680> You<00:58:37.839> know, rise to the top of the list.
• You know, rise to the top of the list.
• So I cannot just put numbers off the top of my head. But there's different ways of looking at it.
• throw out numbers on the top of my head. throw out numbers on the top of my head.

Bills: HB1559, HB2012, HB2297, HB2122, HB2345, HB2398, HB2534, HB2621

Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development

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• bolster its ability to It codifying the center and statute will also bolster its ability to attract top-tier
• Of the top 10 most in-demand jobs in our region, TSC provides training in all 10.
• A skilled workforce is one of the top factors businesses consider when deciding where to locate or expand

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 742 on workforce education, which would let charter schools directly access the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for career and technical education programs leading to industry certifications, and would expand the number of programs covered by the money-back guarantee at career centers and Florida College System institutions from three to six. Senator Simon said the bill would help fund CTE expansion; Senator Davis asked whether it could reduce funding for school districts, and Simon said it could depending on available grant funds. A supporter from the Foundation for Florida’s Future appeared in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 892, which would codify the Florida State University Center for Election Law so it can continue operating and become eligible for recurring funding. Senator Simon said the center’s work is focused on nonpartisan, evidence-based research related to improving responses to natural disasters and reducing fraud, mistakes, and irregularities in elections, rather than lobbying or redistricting advocacy. FSU supporters testified that the center has already hosted events such as a Bush v. Gore anniversary conference and has contributed to law school scholarship. After questions from Senator Davis about the center’s scope and funding, the bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of confirmation testimony from appointees to university and college boards, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Most emphasized workforce development, student success, affordability, and local community partnerships at institutions including Tallahassee State College, Valencia College, New College, Pensacola State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Daytona State College, University of North Florida, St. Johns River State College, Palm Beach State College, and Santa Fe College. Several appointees highlighted their personal ties to the institutions and their goals of supporting programs in nursing, technical education, research, internships, and graduation rates. One nominee, Dr. Joel Rudman for Pensacola State College, faced pointed questioning about past public comments; he said his remarks were directed at the Florida House, not the Senate, and denied any knowledge of drug use by current or former senators. Public testimony was mixed on his nomination, with one supporter praising his community service and one critic urging rejection. No final confirmation votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And then on the back of the A6 at the top, this is language recommended by the Legislative Coordinating
• amend the DE2 to House File 1837, and then we'll open it up for discussion as amended. the A6 at the top
• um this is language the A6 at the top um this is language recommended<00:02:56.920> by<00:02:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee considered House File 1837 and first adopted the A6 amendment to the DE2. Staff explained that the A6 made several technical and policy changes, including fixes to compensation council language, grants management changes drawn from prior legislation and the governor’s fraud package, clarifying revisions to state contracting language, revival of the 2025 compensation council so it could address judicial salaries in 2026, changes requested by Minnesota Management and Budget to personnel management statutes, and a conforming change renaming the commissioner’s plan to the Non-Represented Employees Compensation Plan. After discussion, the committee adopted the DE2 as amended to House File 1837. Members and the chair described the bill as a bipartisan policy package reflecting work from both sides of the aisle. No opposition was recorded on the final motion. The committee then voted to re-refer House File 1837, as amended, to the General Register. The motion carried by voice vote, and the bill was reported out of committee.

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• ROGER, MYSELF, OUR TOP BIOLOGIST, WE ALL WENT THERE AND MET. WE LOOKED AT THE PROPERTY.
• WE GOT ANOTHER PIECE OF PROPERTY, WE HAVE 1550 ACRES ON TOP OF THAT.
• BARRETO IN MY OPINION IS EXHIBIT A WHY WE NEED REFORM AT THE TOP YOUR THERE ARE NO TERM LIMITS AND I

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• about House File 1066, the Soil and Water Conservation District funding bill. like<00:01:08.759> top
• 10.000> a<00:01:10.119> little<00:01:10.280> bit<00:01:10.479> like like top
• CH it sounded a little bit like like top CH it sounded a little bit like Halloween<00:01:11.240>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 1066, a Soil and Water Conservation District funding bill. An author’s amendment, 66A1, was offered and adopted by voice vote, putting the bill in the form preferred by the author. The amendment and bill discussion centered on changing the state aid level for SWCDs, with the bill as amended described as eliminating a scheduled reduction in funding and instead increasing the annual appropriation to $22 million. Representative Ryer explained that SWCDs are long-standing, locally elected conservation entities that help preserve soil and water quality, support farmers and homeowners, and do not have levy authority. He said the funding level was based on a bottom-up assessment of district needs and was intended to help districts maintain staffing and address local problems early. Sheila Vany of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts testified in support, saying the aid has been a major improvement in SWCD funding and describing district work such as lakeshore stabilization, cover crops, nutrient management, lake monitoring, rain gardens, and irrigation guidance. The chair noted the voluntary nature of SWCD work with willing landowners and expressed support for the bill. No opposition testimony was presented, and no department testimony was offered. The committee then laid House File 1066, as amended, over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.

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• THE TOP 15 REVENUE.
• THESE ARE THE DIFFERENT TAX RATES THAT ARE IN PLAY FOR THE TOP FOUR AND FIVE SOURCES.
• THESE OF THE TOP FIVE SOURCES.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:46:33.599> Um<00:46:33.920> the<00:46:34.240> top we use throughout the
• Um the top we use throughout the report.
• >> Go ahead, please. >> Chair, Representative Elkins, thank you. the the top recipients in order.
• Am I the the top recipients in order.
• that that because jumping out at the top that that because they're<00:51:11.040> probably<00:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 11, 2026 minutes, then heard House File 4048, which would exempt chiropractors from Minnesota’s provider tax if they are no longer eligible to provide chiropractic benefits under Medicaid/MinnesotaCare. Representative Robbins said the bill corrects an unfair situation because chiropractors still pay the tax even though the benefit was eliminated. Testifiers from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association and a longtime chiropractor supported the bill, arguing that most chiropractors are small-business owners and should not pay a tax for services they can no longer provide. Several members said they supported restoring chiropractic coverage instead of changing the tax, and there was discussion about whether the tax applies to all providers and whether it is effectively passed on to patients. The committee adopted a motion to recommend HF 4048 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee then took up House File 3893, as amended, a bill to restrict artificial intelligence from engaging in psychotherapy or counseling with humans. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to prevent AI chatbots from posing as therapists or counseling vulnerable people, citing reports of suicides and other harms linked to chatbot interactions. The A2 amendment was adopted; the author said it reflected stakeholder concerns and added informed-consent language. Testifiers in support, including a psychologist and a suicide-prevention nonprofit leader, urged strong safeguards and said AI should not replace licensed professionals in crisis settings. Other testimony raised concerns about overbreadth and unintended effects. TechNet and a rural mental health provider said the bill should be narrowed so it applies to clinical therapy rather than wellness or educational tools, and should allow supervised AI uses such as transcription and administrative support. Members discussed rural access, existing licensing-board authority, privacy laws, and whether the bill should target AI companies directly rather than licensed clinicians. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HF 3893, with no final committee action shown in the excerpt.