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• What is the intent of that language there? You are recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• I know your intent is to keep us more safe.
• It establishes legislative intent to proactively protect Florida and the United States through coordinated
• It establishes legislative intent to proactively protect Florida and the United States through coordinated
• It establishes legislative intent to proactively protect Florida and the United States through coordinated

Bills: S0086, S0642, S0712, S0758, S0896, S1224, S1300, S1370, S1712

Keywords: unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, bail bond, insurance regulation, foreign insurers, financial disclosure, premium reporting, pyramid schemes, consumer protection, fraud prevention, legal affairs, penalties, justice, administrative commission, membership, state attorneys, public defenders

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate. Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19. The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support. In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.

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• THEY DON'T CHANGE THE UNDERLYING INTENT OF THE BILL.
• IN THIS LEGISLATION OUR INTENT SPECIFICALLY IS SOCIAL PORTABLE ACTIVISM NOT THE EXTRACURRICULAR OR OUT
• MY INTENT IN THIS LEGISLATION IS TO MOVE FORWARD TO THIS PROCESS TO MAKE SURE THAT IT PROVIDES US A STRONGER
• CHAIRMAN FIRST OF ALL THE LEGISLATION DOES NOT REFER TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED.
• OR WILLFUL INTENT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, as Senator Kohopek said, I think that was the intent, but it didn't happen.
• The list created by DHS gives legislators an obvious assignment.
• and the amendments I'm legislation and the amendments I'm offering. offering. offering.
• First, I want to acknowledge the intent behind this bill.
• like a briefing for legislators. like a briefing for legislators.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The burden to prove intent and dissemination is placed entirely on the victim, which is two things I
• She continued: “The burden to prove intent and dissemination is placed entirely on the victim, which
• <00:11:16.760> dissemination requires the intentional dissemination requires the intentional
• responsibility to identify the intent responsibility to identify the intent and<00:11:44.040>
• Which are they, and what do they say about this legislation?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• introduced that bill with that intent. introduced that bill with that intent. uh<00:18:01.039>
• It’s enabling legislation.
• heard that was not the original intent. heard that was not the original intent.
• It does give the enabling legislation.
• all kinds of legislation over the years. all kinds of legislation over the years.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And I understand the intent in this legislation, but my question is uh >> Uh, similar to what Senator
• On in section one on 12 13, supplemental powers and legislative intent, states that these powers are
• On in section one on 12 13, supplemental powers and legislative intent, states that these powers are
• On in section one on 12 13, supplemental powers and legislative intent, states that these powers are
• On in section one on 12 13, supplemental powers and legislative intent, states that these powers are

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 February, 2026; 9:30 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and heard an invocation and pledge. The early portion of the meeting focused on recognizing recipients of the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards. The Senate adopted resolutions honoring Greg Harkins for excellence in traditional craft, Jesse Robinson for lifetime achievement in blues music, Heather Christian for excellence in music composition, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra for excellence in performing arts, and Dorothy “Dottie” Armstrong for excellence in art education. The executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission briefly thanked the senators and invited them to the evening awards ceremony. The chamber also received several announcements and introductions, including recognition of the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Capitol Day and visiting students from several radiologic science programs. There was also mention of an out-of-order resolution commemorating the 155th anniversary of Alcorn State University, though no action on it was detailed in the excerpt. On the calendar, the Senate took up Senate Bill 2915, which concerns alcoholic beverages, native wine retail permits, and festival permits. The bill was explained as a measure to support Mississippi’s native wineries by allowing free-standing tasting rooms in different parts of the state while maintaining tax collection; a committee substitute and a friendly amendment were adopted, and the bill passed by use of the morning roll call. The Senate then began consideration of Senate Bill 2828, the Money Transmission Modernization Act, which would impose transaction fees, create a Law Enforcement 287G Program Fund, provide an income tax credit for fees paid, and revise licensing and control definitions. After objections to the usual motion, the bill was read at length, but the excerpt ends before final action on that measure.

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• intent of the bill. intent of the bill.
• So, it was built with the intention that Neighborhood House would be the operating partner.
• So, it was built with the intention that Neighborhood House would be the operating partner.
• <00:21:22.800> that was built with the intention that was built with the intention that Neighborhood
• A building permit is not required. so, we sought some uh legislative so, we sought some uh legislative

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The problem is that the intent of this bill is much more complicated than assumed, and logistically there
• Your Senate is at zero, but our intent is we will have conversations at conference committee.
• That's the intent of that.
• And again, it is not the intent not to work with them, but we've got to figure a better way around it
• management study, to provide for a legislative management report, and to provide an effective date.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present and handled a mix of conference committee appointments, appropriations bills, policy bills, and House amendments. Early in the session, the chamber appointed conference committees for SB 2399 and for House-amended SBs 2213 and 2354, and also named conference committees for HB 103, HB 1308, and HB 1169. The Senate then took up several appropriations measures, including HB 1612, which creates the North Dakota Center for Aerospace Medicine at UND; the Senate adopted an amendment shifting the funding to a one-time $250,000 Community Health Trust Fund appropriation with a required $250,000 match from other sources, and the bill passed 39-7. HB 1193, the “Back the Blue” grant, was amended to make the funding one-time and focus on officer retention, then passed 41-5. HB 1329, a government spending database proposal for school districts, was amended into a legislative study and passed 42-4. HB 1020, the water budget, received extensive amendments reducing and reallocating funding across major water projects, adding studies and oversight changes, and passed 45-0 with the emergency clause. HB 1581, a tribal tourism grant, also passed 40-6. The Senate rejected HB 1330, which would have authorized divestment from direct investments in Chinese companies; after debate over the prudent investor rule, trade impacts, and whether the bill singled out one nation in law, it failed 20-26. HB 1534, limiting property valuation increases, and HB 1266, adjusting the disabled veterans property tax credit, both failed unanimously or nearly so after committee recommendations against them. HB 1566, which would have created a regulatory framework for a product discussed as kratom, was amended on the floor to convert it into a study and then passed 31-15. The chamber also passed HB 2241 on charter schools after a House amendment changed the funding formula to the statewide average from the prior year, and HB 2022, the indigent legal counsel budget, after House changes added funding flexibility, offset lost fee revenue, and included a study on a public defender office. The Senate concurred in several House amendments and then passed a number of Senate bills. SB 2375, allowing joint negotiations between dental providers and insurers under Attorney General oversight, passed 44-2. SB 2251, clarifying that open records requests during state audits should be referred to the audited agency, passed 46-0. SB 2159, related to nuclear energy research, passed 43-3 after House amendments required Industrial Commission approval and consultation with the radioactive waste advisory council. SB 2155, changing gratis antelope license rules, passed 30-16 after debate over landowner rights and tag distribution. SB 251, setting fees and an audit for the Private Investigative and Security Board, passed 44-2. SB 2280, the prior authorization health insurance bill, passed 43-3 with a House-added study and consumer protections. SB 2023, the Racing Commission budget, passed 41-5 after a House change made internship funding one-time. SB 2232, changing prenatal substance exposure reporting requirements and related toxicology rules, passed 44-2. SB 2241, authorizing public charter schools, passed 39-7. The session ended while the Senate was still processing SB 2022’s final passage vote, but the bill had already cleared concurrence on House amendments.

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• <00:09:37.279> have the author and other legislators have the author and other legislators
• done as this moves in the legislative done as this moves in the legislative process.<00:10:36.000
• would not apply uh to this new legisl would not apply uh to this new legisl proposed<00:36:20.320
• > legislation.
• proposed legislation. proposed legislation.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• supporting the intent. supporting the intent.
• wanted to voice that to our legislators. wanted to voice that to our legislators.
• > an This critical legislation is an This critical legislation is an important<01:02:46.240>
• <01:15:13.600> Thank legislated. Mahalo for your time. Thank legislated.
• Thank you all to the legislators and Thank you all to the legislators and people<01:21:30.240> of<

Bills: HB1626, HB1643, HB1668, HB1550, HB1974, HB1858, HB1871, HB1966, HB1972, HB1973

Keywords: youth penalties, juvenile justice, community service, fees and fines, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, reform, court costs, cultural connection, pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacy audit, audit reform, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, recoupment, extrapolation, claims audit, pharmacy reimbursement, dispensing fee

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need. The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.

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• That remains the goal of this legislation. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• And so I guess the intent of your legislation is to make sure or ensure or prevent.
• Starlab Space Base in Webster is fully in favor of this important legislation.
• Members, um, as you know, during the last legislative session.
• However, that legislation did not explicitly limit the court's jurisdiction.

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• That remains the goal of this legislation. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• And so I guess the intent of your legislation is to make sure or ensure or prevent personal bonds from
• Gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
• I expressed this legislation and found it to be a very helpful bill.
• So yeah, I think it's a great piece of legislation. Thank you.

Bills: HB5621, HB4904, HB5067, HB5076, HB5081, HB5354, HB4862, HB3847, HB4088, HB4157, HB2966, HB2287, HB4203, HB4803, HB4737, HB5093, HB783, HB5411, HB4281

Keywords: HB 5621, consumer protection, Deceptive Trade Practices Act, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code, attorney general, consumer protection division, district attorney, county attorney, local prosecutor, civil investigative demand, CID, voluntary compliance, financial institution records, bank records, privacy, protective order, in camera review, trade secrets, insurer

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• I'm the legislative chair for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
• This very well-intentioned law sought to ensure that our students were well-rested.
• This legislation puts the determination of who was at fault and jail.
• I'm the legislative chair for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
• I'm the legislative chair for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. CS for CS for CS SB 138, Trenton’s Law, would broaden DUI and boating-under-the-influence laws to cover any impairing substance, increase penalties for refusal to submit to breath or urine testing, allow blood warrants in misdemeanor DUI/BUI cases, enhance penalties for DUI with death or vehicular homicide involving prior convictions, and authorize DUI diversion programs. Supporters included law enforcement and prosecutors, who said the bill addresses gaps involving over-the-counter drugs and refusal cases; the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about the breadth of the “any impairing substance” language and record consequences for first refusals. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 400, which removes the repeal date from Florida’s Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children, and CS for SB 102, which creates a workforce credentialing program for exceptional student education students, especially those with autism, to earn badges for job skills and safety-related competencies. SB 102 drew questions about fiscal impact and teacher training, with supporters emphasizing workforce readiness and parent involvement while some members raised concerns about costs and implementation. SB 130, which updates compensation for wrongfully incarcerated people found factually innocent, was also reported favorably after supporters argued Florida’s current law is too restrictive and too few exonerees have been compensated. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 296, which repeals the statewide mandate for later middle and high school start times and returns the decision to local districts, while requiring districts to document their analysis of sleep, safety, transportation, and other impacts. An amendment added a reporting requirement to show how districts considered later start times and any unintended consequences. The bill drew broad support from school officials and education groups, with members noting transportation and extracurricular challenges. Finally, SB 234, dealing with criminal offenses against law enforcement officers, was reported favorably after debate over whether the bill should retain “good faith” language and how it would affect defenses and officer accountability. The committee also passed CS for SB 274, designating a portion of International Drive as Harris Rosen Way and adding a memorial designation for the late Senator Geraldine Thompson near the Wells Built Museum; members praised both honorees and the bill was reported favorably. The committee adjourned after recording one member’s request to be shown voting yes on the first bill.

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• We have also been called to support and advocate on behalf of communities in the face of intentional
• We do have some concerns regarding how this legislation would impact current, ongoing legislation dealing
• I'm Ryan Woolsey with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Its staff routinely assess the impact of legislation, initiatives, and budget proposals, giving them
• The legislative analyst is not.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments heard several election-related measures. SB 884 by Senator Umberg proposed expanding polling-place buffer zones, limiting certain law enforcement activity near polling sites, increasing ballot drop boxes and vote center access, and extending the vote-by-mail receipt deadline; supporters said it would protect voters from intimidation, while county election officials opposed it as operationally difficult and costly. The bill was amended in committee to allow county supervisors discretion over expanding the buffer zone and to permit law enforcement entry for crimes against persons or property. It was ultimately passed out of committee on a 4-1 vote after members’ roll calls were completed later in the day. SB 1164 by Senator Cervantes would expand California voting-rights protections by codifying and broadening anti-dilution and anti-suppression rules, adding preclearance for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to favor voting access; it drew strong support from civil rights and voting-rights groups, while one city raised concerns about effects on pending litigation. The committee advanced the bill to Judiciary on a 4-1 vote after later roll call completion. The committee also considered SB 900 by Senator McNerney, which would streamline political advertisement disclosures by shortening required disclaimer language, allowing standard abbreviations, and increasing the number of top funders disclosed on political mailers from three to five. Supporters from the outdoor advertising industry and campaign finance reform groups said the bill would preserve transparency while making disclosures more readable; it passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. In contrast, SB 1225 and its companion SCA 3 by Senator Niello would transfer responsibility for drafting ballot titles and summaries for initiatives and referenda from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst’s Office. Supporters argued this would improve neutrality and public trust, while opponents said the current elected Attorney General system is accountable and efficient; both measures were advanced on narrow votes after roll calls were completed later. Finally, SB 1360 by Senator Cervantes, part of the California Voting Rights Act of 2026 package, would expand language-access requirements for election materials by lowering the threshold for coverage, adding a petition process, and extending protections beyond current federal language categories. Voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups strongly supported the bill, while county election officials opposed it unless amended, citing concerns about the precinct-based determination model and implementation details. The committee passed SB 1360 to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote after the later roll call. The committee also approved a consent calendar of seven measures at the start of the hearing.

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• Legislation of California, in support.
• Maybe we can bring calm and show that your intent is really what your intent is.
• refine legislation as it moves forward, I want to first acknowledge that this piece of legislation,
• That is our legislative counsel, who's already reviewed this and written in the legislative language
• But that's very much the intent.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• legislative counsel and the words don't...
• Your intent of it, but how it came out through legislative counsel and the words don't accomplish what
• What we do now goes far beyond that, and I think the intent of the legislative action during our sunset
• In the 88th legislative session, you passed HB 790.
• From the legislative intent, understanding that those are your primary 911 responders.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So, I mean, the clear intent, like when it says not by phone, well, the clear intent of the legislature
• I said it's against legislative intent, but if asked, the Attorney General could find it's not authorized
• Is this argument, not considering legislative intent, not considering state policy, It's just an argument
• The bills in the current legislative session.
• Is there any legislation about lottery couriers that...

Bills: SB 28, SB 687, SJR 34, SCR 9, SB 523, SB 62, SB 847, SB 706, SB 869, SB 890, SB 992

Keywords: lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts

Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.

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• These funds in any way, if the intention of this legislation was to build up and strengthen existing
• So if the intention of the legislation was to strengthen and build up library programs, it might be missing
• So if the intention of the legislation was to strengthen and build up library programs, it might be missing
• So if the intention of the legislation was to strengthen and build up library programs, it might be missing
• the intention of the legislation<00:43:09.119> was<00:43:09.280> to<00:43:09.480> strengthen

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Good morning, Chaz Alamo with the Legislative Analyst's Office.
• Hi, Quinn Buhnell, Legislative Director at EDD.
• First of all, I want to thank our legislators.
• should instead go through a legislative process.
• should instead go through a legislative process.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• > a<00:09:49.760> specific Intent to defraud, that's a specific Intent to defraud, that's
• . intent. intent.
• Was that the intent? Mr.
• <01:32:36.520> as Senator Mann, it's your full intent as Senator Mann, it's your full intent
• Chair, I certainly cannot speak to the intent.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all