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• The conference agreement before you includes funding for several important priorities for our judiciary
• important priorities for our judiciary. important priorities for our judiciary.
• Fully funding the training is the chief's number one legislative priority for this year in order to have
• Thank you. with the chief's number one legislative with the chief's number one legislative priority<00
• and inputs uh some of the priorities and inputs from<01:09:31.199> folks<01:09:31.520> like

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Summary: The conference committee met late on Friday evening to discuss the Public Safety and Judiciary budget agreement, beginning with a brief exchange among members about concerns that the executive branch had been delaying the committee’s work by waiting to approve legislative decisions. Members emphasized that the legislature should retain its independence while still allowing normal collaboration with the governor’s office. The committee then moved through several outstanding policy items and adopted them without opposition, including the A38 amendment addressing data-sharing concerns involving disability-related information, a study of firefighting services by the state fire marshal, and an A46 amendment governing access to unredacted portable recording system data in collision investigations, with guardrails on disclosure and use. The committee next reviewed the spreadsheet and budget targets. Fiscal staff explained the judiciary side of the agreement, including funding for court operating costs, a one-time Justice Partner Access Program appropriation, forensic exam rate increases, guardian ad litem funding, public defense, human rights, the competency attainment board, the cannabis expungement board, and fee increases for civil filings and motions. On the public safety side, staff described the target as well as the discretionary items funded, including nonprofit security grants, BCA staffing changes, fire marshal initiatives, a 10-year arson statute of limitations, prosecutor training grants, legal representation for children, E911 funding for critical infrastructure, Philando Castile Training Fund support, corrections-related savings from the Stillwater phased closure and sentence-to-serve elimination, a mandatory minimums task force, a victims of crime account transfer, a decommissioning study, in-service use-of-force training, and extensions of several expiring appropriations. The committee also noted a correction to a spreadsheet label related to the Stillwater closure item. After the spreadsheet walkthrough, the committee took testimony from Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and State Court Administrator Jeff Shorban on behalf of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Hudson thanked the committee for its work and said the agreement covers some unavoidable costs, including insurance, lease expenses, forensic examiner pay, and the new access system, but argued it does not adequately address the judiciary’s most urgent problem: staffing and judicial compensation. She said court employees are leaving for better-paying jobs, judicial salaries are frozen for two years, and applicant pools for judgeships have declined, especially in greater Minnesota. She also said the judicial branch was not meaningfully consulted on the budget target and urged lawmakers to recognize the courts as a constitutional obligation rather than a discretionary program.

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• <00:41:26.720> and<00:41:26.839> I'm because I I saw your priorities and I'm because
• I I saw your priorities and I'm trying<00:41:27.440> to<00:41:27.599> see<00:41:28.040
• we just need to make sure priorities we just need to make sure that<01:06:32.880> they<01:06:

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• Biosecurity is one of my top priorities. Just want to make sure everyone knows that.
• 51.279> want<00:11:51.440> to<00:11:51.519> make<00:11:51.680> sure priorities
• Just want to make sure priorities.
• And, you know, in particular, looking at our priority species, we treated for little fire ants.
• I think we have for high priority best.

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• In the last few years, we've made topics such as lung health our priority and have reached millions of
• and have reached health our priority and have reached millions<00:37:05.599> of<00:37:05.839>
• for him and know this isn't a priority for him and we've<00:58:00.960> shared<00:58:01.200>
• <01:37:15.760> driving<01:37:16.159> accountability<01:37:16.719> and priorities
• the the priorities of the Commonwealth. the the priorities of the Commonwealth.

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Summary: The task force opened with a moment of silence for the Louisville UPS plane tragedy, approved the October 15 minutes, and reminded members to submit policy recommendations before the December 16 meeting, when the group will discuss its report to LRC. The first informational presentation, from the Department for Public Health, focused on youth vaping. Elizabeth Good and Julie Brooks cited a recent Surgeon General report warning that youth vaping can harm brain development, mental health, lungs, asthma, and hormones, and noted Kentucky survey data showing 8.7% of students reported daily vaping and 19.7% used vaping products in the prior 30 days. They described prevention and cessation resources including Catch My Breath, I Can End the Trend, Not on Tobacco, My Life, My Quit, Quitline services, and the Kentucky TRUST retailer education program, which trained 3,371 individuals in 2024 and distributed 253 Tobacco 21 toolkits. The next presentation came from Kentucky ABC on implementation of SB 100, which created the division of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licensing. Commissioner Scotty Tracy and Jamar Carter said all retailers selling tobacco, nicotine, or vapor products must be licensed, regulations were filed October 31, 2025, and the online application portal is live. In response to questions about sales to minors, they said violations carry escalating fines for clerks and owners, with a fourth violation resulting in no license renewal for two years and unpaid fines also blocking renewal. They said complaints can be submitted through the portal, by phone, or on the ABC website, and enforcement investigates tips and may use underage compliance checks. The committee then heard from Kim McKenna Johnson of One Cross Community Health, who argued for a “deficiency-first” and holistic approach to care centered on nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation. She said her clinic serves more than 7,000 patients in Taylor and Marion counties and described a model that includes primary care, behavioral health, functional medicine, addiction recovery, and chronic care. She cited Kentucky health rankings, claimed nutritional deficiencies cost the state billions, and said many children are overprescribed while undernourished. She urged broader insurance coverage for nutritional testing and supplements, rural demonstration grants, and Medicaid pilots for clinically prescribed supplements. Members asked about testing costs, dietitian support, long-term cost savings, compliance, and whether medications are often used to prevent damage from noncompliance; the presenter said the lab tests are generally covered, supplements are the main cost barrier, and seeing lab results can improve family buy-in. No votes were taken during the meeting.

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• In any mass casualty event, the identification of the victims is a priority.
• Additionally, the safety of our state park visitors is one of our high priorities.
• TxDOT's number one priority is public safety.
• Without them, TxDOT could not address its top priority of safety.
• We have project priority lists.

Keywords: flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.

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• In any mass casualty event, identification of the victims is a priority.
• Our number one priority is enhancing public safety.
• Without them, TxDOT could not address its top priority of safety.
• We have project priority lists, and once applications come in, we rank those based on their priority.
• They're our responsibility, and they're low priority dams.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• <01:31:41.360> uh public values and public priorities uh public values and public priorities
• When we wrote those grants, we were required to meet the previous administrator priorities, and some
• We understand that some of those priorities and requirements change with new administrations.
• <01:46:22.360> and new administration's priorities and new administration's priorities and
• <01:46:25.280> and some of those priorities and some of those priorities and requirements<

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• <01:56:41.400> for in ways in which are not a priority for in ways in which are not a priority
• This is not a priority for our counties.
• This is not a priority for our counties.
• , But when we look at priorities, But when we look at priorities, we<02:16:55.800> have<02
• So, this bill, again, is not a priority So, this bill, again, is not a priority in<02:38:25.880>

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• <01:07:12.799> of<01:07:12.960> my determined that the priorities of my determined
• Ultimately, I have determined that the<02:22:40.720> priorities<02:22:41.200> of<02:22:
• 41.359> my<02:22:41.600> administration<02:22:42.560> will the priorities of my
• Why isn't funding our schools a bigger priority in this Congress?
• There's a I priority in this Congress?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It fully funds top defense priorities,<02:22:43.520> revitalize<02:22:44.800> revitalizes
• c><02:22:45.600> the priorities, revitalize revitalizes the priorities, revitalize revitalizes
• <02:56:21.439> of will always be the top priority of will always be the top priority of Republicans
• Our committee will continue to make improving the quality of life for service members a priority.
• <04:49:39.360> for<04:49:39.600> our quality of life priorities for our quality of

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We’re just trying to show our sincere interest and the priority that we set with safety.
• This legislation is a priority to the MDDC and individuals with developmental and other disabilities
• Affordable and accessible housing was chosen more than any other topic as a top priority within this
• community, with 41% of survey respondents identifying it as one of their top three priorities.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint Committee heard testimony on several bills focused on accessibility, fire safety, and transportation safety. House 2569, expanding adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors, drew broad support from Rep. Christine Barber, disability advocates, and members of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Witnesses said the bill would close gaps in the Architectural Access Board’s authority, require more adaptable housing in rehabs and older conversions, and extend accessibility requirements to employee-only work areas. They emphasized the shortage and cost of accessible housing, the benefits for aging in place, and the risk of institutionalization when accessible units are unavailable. The committee also heard strong support for House 2577, which would allow local fire departments to inspect and enforce fire code compliance in state-owned buildings. Rep. Robert Cataldo and Boston Fire Chief Pat Ellis described this as closing a long-standing loophole that leaves state properties outside local fire-code enforcement, despite the hazards posed by aging state buildings and life-safety systems. Fire service representatives also supported bills to create a statewide technical rescue system under the Department of Fire Services, standardizing training, equipment, funding, and coordination across regional rescue teams, and they backed related fire-safety measures including sprinkler-related legislation and professionalism measures. Rep. James O’Day testified for House 2676, which would require window screens to prevent child falls, arguing it is a common-sense safety measure and noting recent fatal incidents. Ann Shuey and John Kalura testified for House 2601, which would require motor coach passengers to wear seat belts, citing a family tragedy, low seat-belt use, and research showing signage can improve compliance. Steven Poglisi of NAGE supported House 2568, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in public buildings, describing a past CO exposure incident involving a union member. The committee took no votes on the bills during the hearing and adjourned after testimony concluded.

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• I think it's the, I think that's where we have to define what the priority is and what for each of these
• And if, you know, the priority for, if we were able to create more ABC slots for three- and four-year-olds
• But if we gave you $5 million right now, and I'm just trying to get to priorities, if we gave you $5
• The priority for us right now is providing access to kids and programs.

Summary: The Early Childhood Committee met for an update from the Office of Early Childhood within the Department of Education. Members heard that the office’s goals under the LEARNS Act are to improve kindergarten readiness, support families, ensure quality providers, and expand affordable, accessible child care. Staff reviewed the local lead system, licensing, quality efforts such as CLASS and QRIS, and the two main funding streams: School Readiness Assistance (SRA), a federal CCDF-funded voucher program serving about 14,600 children with a wait list of a little over 3,000, and Arkansas Better Chance (ABC), a state-funded program serving about 21,000 children with authority recently increased to 24,000 slots. A major topic was the difference between market rate surveys and cost analysis studies. Officials said the department is procuring both through an RFP, hoping to begin by August and have results by late in the year. Members pressed for current reimbursement levels, the gap between ABC and SRA funding, and whether ABC funding should be increased to better match costs. Staff explained that SRA rates are set at 75% of the market rate, while ABC per-child funding is much lower, and that ABC slots are limited by the overall allocation. They also explained that some ABC slots were increased by moving children from a discontinued federal pre-K arrangement into ABC to preserve continuity of care. Committee members raised concerns about rural access, infant and toddler shortages, provider stability, workforce pay, and communication with families and providers. Officials said local leads are now helping identify underserved areas, that no county with absolutely no care is known, and that the department is trying to get a truer statewide count of children and providers. They also described efforts to improve communication through monthly provider calls, website postings, and direct case contacts with families. Members discussed possible funding increases, including ideas to reduce the SRA wait list and raise ABC funding, but no formal vote or action was taken beyond approving prior meeting minutes and receiving the update.

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• Senator Block, that is based on the Kevinist Settlement and it's based off of where those are the priorities
• So it looks like the priority is going to be given to children with a history of multiple placements.
• who parted with CYFD raised some serious concerns about the functioning of that office And the priorities
• Recruitment remains a top priority and a top challenge for many of our clinics.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Frontier Act is a significant bill, and the bill addresses a host of federal requirements and policy priorities
• Second, the bill adopts a broad set of health care priorities, all designed to strengthen Florida's ability
• These policies are priorities for the federal government.
• But that nevertheless we believe to be important priorities for Florida's healthcare system.

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• Thank you, sir, making this a priority from your agenda. Thank you very much, Rep. Miller.
• US opponent and gonna come speak US is a proponent and going to come speak thank sir making this priority
• All of these priorities depend on access to affordable zero-emissions power.
• All of these priorities depend upon access to affordable zero-emissions power.

Summary: The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee considered a full agenda of transportation, utility, aviation, and energy bills. HB 4045, amending the Jacksonville Aviation Authority charter, passed without questions or debate. HB 1075, which would require municipal utilities to allow outside property owners to connect when capacity exists and fees are paid, drew testimony from local government and municipal advocates who warned about conflicts with existing agreements, long infrastructure payback periods, and the risk of subsidizing nonresidents; despite concerns from Rep. Smith and others about municipal boundaries and cost, the bill passed, with Smith voting no. HB 519, as amended, authorizes golf cart crossings at signalized intersections on designated golf cart roads; it passed unanimously after lighthearted debate about golf carts and pedestrian crossings. The committee then took up HB 919, which creates a state definition for major commercial service airports and preempts airport naming authority, including renaming Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to FAA, county, and trademark-related conditions. Palm Beach County supported the bill and an amendment clarifying implementation and trademark language, while Rep. Eskamani and others raised concerns about preemption and the timing of honoring a sitting president; the bill passed with several no votes, including Eskamani, Skidmore, and the ranking member. HB 1093, the Advanced Air Mobility and Infrastructure Act, would support eVTOL/vertiport development through tax exemptions, infrastructure funding flexibility, and statewide siting standards while preserving local zoning; supporters framed it as an economic-development and workforce bill, while Rep. Cheney raised taxpayer concerns. An amendment narrowing liability protections for vertiports co-located with public airports was adopted, and the bill passed with Cheney voting no. Finally, HB 1461 established a regulatory framework for advanced nuclear reactors, assigning oversight roles to the PSC, DOH, and DEP. Supporters argued the bill would improve energy reliability, affordability, and Florida’s leadership in clean, advanced energy, while an opponent from Deploy US urged strong consumer protections and cautioned against overbroad deregulation. Rep. Eskamani emphasized preserving PSC prudency review for ratepayer protection, and the sponsor said the bill was refined through committee discussion. After an amendment fixing technical issues and clarifying that one section applied to all nuclear, the bill passed favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

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• We have the ability to help you, legally, resources, and in terms of the priority of our missions, because
• But in the matter of course, when the request is made, the National Guard can evaluate the priority of
• But in the matter of course, with the request is made, the National Guard can evaluate the priority of
• our, Of course, what the request is made, the National Guard can evaluate the priority of our missions

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• So with that you see in the middle of this high priority risk category emerging risk category, artificial
• This year, the department has made filling vacancies were qualified candidates a priority.
• We have a strong commitment from the hiring managers on up to making filling vacancies a priority because
• And, you know, filling our positions is not only a priority.

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• The record P is a report that has the priority ranking of the ABRs, additional budget requests.
• report<00:04:01.200> that<00:04:01.920> has<00:04:02.159> the<00:04:02.400> priority
• <00:04:02.879> ranking<00:04:03.599> of report that has the priority ranking of report
• that has the priority ranking of the<00:04:04.000> ABRs,<00:04:04.879> additional<00:04

Keywords: 00:02 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:55 FB 2026-2028 Executive Branch Budget 15:17 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on budget instructions for the 2026-2028 state budget, as required by KRS Chapter 48. Staff from the Office of State Budget Director outlined three recommended changes: restructuring Form B4 for additional budget requests to emphasize the problem, solution, and quantitative data; adding page numbers to the Record P report so agencies’ additional budget requests can be located more easily; and updating the budget calendar to reflect the December 20 presentation of the consensus forecast to LRC under changes made by House Bill 360. Members asked follow-up questions about contribution rates, debt service template rates, and employee health rates. Staff said the fiscal 2026 KS non-hazardous contribution rate is 42.76%, but fiscal 2027 and 2028 rates have not yet been set; debt service rates would be posted later; and employee health rate assumptions are still being discussed with the Personnel Cabinet. Members also asked how program reductions or terminations would be handled, and staff explained that agencies base requests on statutory and federal requirements, while budget reductions are handled through the appropriations act. The committee discussed whether Form B4 should ask agencies to describe alternative options considered and how they were evaluated. Staff said the current instructions do not specifically require that, though some implications may appear in narrative responses, and members agreed to continue working on the instructions. The committee then adopted a motion directing the co-chairs to work with LRC staff to finalize the 2026-2028 budget instructions and present them for adoption, with the motion approved by roll call. Members also noted that federal budget developments, including possible SNAP cost shifts to states, are being monitored but are too early to incorporate into the instructions at this time.

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• That shows our priority set as legislators.
• standpoint, from us being the stewards of our taxpayer dollars, and that being one of our number one priorities
• this program to attract and retain high-quality teachers. ...because our students are always the priority
• are only so many public dollars to go around, and that HB2 funds very important public education priorities

Bills: HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all

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• Provides for priority docketing and prevailing party attorney's fees in law.
• Provides for priority docketing and prevailing party attorney's fees in lawsuits brought under the Live
• Provides for priority docketing and prevailing party attorney's fees in law.
• Provides for priority docketing prevailing and prevailing party attorney's fees in lawsuits brought under

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and gallery recognitions, including students, university basketball coaches, and other visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar of bills, with most measures explained by sponsors, often substituted with identical House companions, and many passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, utility services, higher education, pre-arranged transportation services, the Uniform Commercial Code, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, brownfields, false reporting, health care billing and collection, and motor vehicles. Among the bills passed were measures on the Florida Trust Code, school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct, debt collection email communications, service of process, public lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers and releases, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ties affecting health care licensure, diabetes management in schools, platting procedures, fentanyl testing in hospitals and emergency departments, third-party reservation platforms, electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices, restitution for leaving the scene of a crash, background screening of athletic coaches, and surrendered infants. Debate was especially notable on the surrendered infants bill, where some senators raised concerns about safety, anonymity, and liability, while supporters argued the devices could save lives. The affordable housing/Live Local bill also drew extensive discussion and a late-filed amendment, with the sponsor describing major land-use and permitting changes and the chamber adopting the amendment before final passage. The most contentious floor debate came on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, where senators argued over its fluoride-related provisions and broader policy package. Opponents criticized the bill as an overbroad preemption and raised public health concerns, while the sponsor defended it as a farm-and-consumer package with multiple unrelated provisions. That bill ultimately passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a resolution honoring Florida’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, made additional announcements, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.