Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Transcript Highlights:

• I filed Senate Bill 734 because the current exceptions in 768.21(8) are unjust and prevent accountability
• I want to start off by thanking Senator Yarborough for filing this bill.
• According to attorneys who my family have spoken to, had our family been able to file a civil lawsuit
• He doesn't file 70 bills because he can.
• And I value the candid and respectful dialogue we continue to have.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard three bills. SB 514, by Senator Harrell, clarified that medical quality review committees used by managing entities are treated like other medical review committees for purposes of civil liability and public records protections. The committee adopted a Harrell amendment removing the word “malpractice” from the title, heard support from the Florida Hospital Association, Florida Association of Managing Entities, and Florida Smart Justice Alliance, and then voted 11-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 734, by Senator Yarborough, which would repeal the current wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The bill drew extensive testimony from families describing deaths they said were caused by medical negligence and from supporters including AARP and the Florida Justice Association, while opponents from the health care, insurance, and business sectors argued it would raise malpractice premiums, increase litigation, worsen physician shortages, and reduce access to care. After debate, the committee voted 9-2 to report the bill favorably. Finally, SB 538, by Senator Bradley, was presented as the state courts legislative package. It updates court operations by clarifying duty judge requirements, removing a location limit on duty hearings, repealing a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and allowing alternative judicial authentication of oaths and acknowledgments when a court seal is unavailable. The bill received supportive waiver forms from the Florida Bar ADR section and several judges, and was reported favorably on an 11-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• <01:06:13.520> all<01:06:13.880> the that filing all the that filing all the laws<01
• The only deadlines is if the applicant wants action to happen.
• The only deadlines is if the applicant wants action to happen.
• The only deadlines is if the applicant wants action to happen.
• The only deadlines is if the applicant wants action to happen.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees first heard SB 1146, which would appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi to develop an action plan and pre-engineering concept plan for debris management and water quality control in the Ala Wai Watershed. Testimony was largely supportive from DLNR, a UH student, and a special improvement district representative, while one speaker suggested the work should be coordinated with existing efforts to avoid duplication. Committee discussion focused on the multi-jurisdictional nature of the watershed, existing debris-trap work that captures only about 20 to 30 percent of debris, the role of the university in capstone projects and recommendations, and the relationship to the existing Geni project and other community efforts. Members also asked about costs, tracking progress, and the difference between water-quality improvements and the larger debris problem. The committees then voted to pass SB 1146 with amendments, including blanking out the appropriation and deferring the effective date to July 31, 2050. The motion passed in both committees, with votes recorded in support and no opposition noted during the decision-making. The committees also heard SB 321, which would deem certain fee simple privately owned lands transferred to adjacent property owners or community associations if specified conditions are met. Testimony was in support from several individuals, but members raised concerns about the lack of input from counties and the state, and about how the bill might affect roads already used by the public or maintained by local governments. After discussion, the committees voted to advance SB 321 unamended to the next committees, with the measure adopted in both committees despite one recorded no vote in the Water and Land committee.

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• Second reading of House File 35 28. Second reading of House File 35 71.
• Second reading of House File 35 79. Second reading of House File 35 87.
• Second reading of House File 35 88. Second reading of House File 35 89.
• Second reading of House File 39 26. Second reading of House File 39 72.
• It has deadline week. Tomorrow is our deadline.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Just a reminder, members, the amendment deadline for bills, including implementing conforming bills,
• Main amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 3 p.m. and approved for filing by 4 p.m.
• The hearing amendments must be submitted to House bill drafting by 6:30 p.m. and approved for filing
• The deadlines for amendments and adhering amendments to the GAA are 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectively,
• on Tuesday, April 8th, pursuant to the special deadlines adopted by the House.

Summary: The Rules and Ethics Committee met on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a quorum present. After the roll call and brief opening remarks, the committee considered the special order letter for the House session on Wednesday, April 9. The chair noted that negotiated time allocations for questions and debate were included as required by the rules. There was no public testimony and no debate on the special order letter. The committee voted to adopt it unanimously by voice vote. Members were also reminded of upcoming amendment deadlines: main amendments and implementing/conforming bill amendments are due the next day, with separate deadlines for GAA amendments and adhering amendments on Tuesday, April 8. With no further business, Representative Kennedy moved to adjourn, and the meeting ended without objection.

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• Resolutions filed by Mr.
• Resolutions filed by Mr.
• The House bill, relative to the electronic file.
• An act relative to the electronic filing of...
• An act relative to the electronic filing of certain forms used in property evaluation.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of two resolutions: one recognizing the 100th anniversary of Ayrhill Farms in Adams and another congratulating Fiona White on earning the Girl Scouts’ Gold Award. The House suspended the rules and adopted both resolutions. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition concerning a board overseeing occupancy payments for manufactured housing community accommodations in Attleboro to be sent to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling reported a slate of bills for House consideration, including measures on banking and credit union law, a local option real estate tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and EMTs, electronic filing of property valuation forms, delivery of property tax bills, notification of deceased animals on state highways, a Boston Fire Department age waiver for firefighter Fustiano’s Katayakis, and validation of Bourne’s May 20, 2025 annual election. The House suspended Rule 7A, took second readings on these bills, and ordered them to a third reading. The House then considered several bills released from the Committee on Bills in Third Reading. It passed to be engrossed House Bill 4185, relating to the nomination process for town meeting candidates in Milford; House Bill 4374, designating an overpass in Sandwich as the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torval Veteran Memorial Overpass; House Bill 4391, waiving the Boston Police Department maximum age requirement for Alex J. Rodriguez; and House Bill 4753, relative to the charter of the town of Westwood. The House adopted an order to adjourn to meet Tuesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.

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• Senate File 2042 will be laid over. Thank you. Next up, we have Senate File 1049. Senator Wade?
• , Senate File 1897.
• , Senate File 1897.
• , Senate File 1897.
• , Senate File 1897.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• File on pages 2 through 4.
• File on pages 2 through 4.
• File on pages 2 through 4.
• The filing deadline for standing committee reports on House bills for second reading is 7:00 p.m. tonight
• The filing deadline<00:20:22.960> for<00:20:23.280> standing<00:20:23.760> committee

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Uh [music] First up, we're going to have Senate File 3583 from Senator Putnam, the Farmer-Lender Mediation
• Senate File 3584 as well, Mr.
• Students may file complaints with OHE if the disclosure requirement is not followed.
• For example, our refund deadlines are already published out through spring of 2027.
• :27:26.320> are example, our refund deadlines are example, our refund deadlines are already<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then the first bill is Senate File 128.
• Senate file Senate file 128<00:02:49.879> and<00:02:50.480> um<00:02:50.959> I<
• The next bill is Senate File 308.
• comments so uh Senate file comments so uh Senate file 199<00:26:37.880> um<00:26:38.640><
• Senate File 309 would simply extend the ultimate deadline for filing the property tax refund to two years

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill as filed.
• That's great. ...an inevitable missed deadline.
• This bill is... ...recorded plat and plan that is filed with the county clerk.
• I hear the outlines of a late Senate bill being filed right now.”
• “No, I'm not going to file one late. That's not a good—I don't like to do it that way.

Bills: SB208, SB628, SB777, SB1042, SB2354, SB2477, SB2521, SB2523, SB2608, SB2703, SB2778, SB2835, SB2965, SB2367, SB3044

Keywords: workforce housing, capital investment fund, affordable housing, housing development, Texas housing laws, loan programs, community development, Texas housing, zero-interest loans, low-income housing, nonprofit organizations, construction, economic stability, housing affordability, capital investment, Texas housing policy, county fire code, fire marshal, local government code, interlocal agreement

Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government considered and voted on several bills, adopting committee substitutes on Senate Bills 1237, 1708, 1844, 1454, 2520, and 2541. In each case, the committee substitute was explained as narrowing or clarifying the filed bill, and the committee voted to report the substitute version to the full Senate, usually with a recommendation that the filed bill not pass. The committee also recommended each of those measures for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1237 concerned property tax exemption eligibility for charitable organizations; SB 1844 addressed annexation and disannexation limits tied to city services; SB 1454 clarified housing authority tax exemptions and agreements with districts; SB 2520 dealt with a school district tax ceiling comparison; and SB 2541 reduced the unused increment period from three years to two years. The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 2354, which would allow developers to hire qualified third-party professionals for plat review, permit review, and inspections if local governments are delayed. Supporters included affordable housing providers, builders, Pew Charitable Trusts, housing advocates, and legal groups, who said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help housing production. A Corpus Christi representative testified as neutral, asking for amendments to preserve city final inspection authority, document sharing, and floodplain enforcement. Urban counties opposed the bill as written, arguing it removed too much local oversight, though they acknowledged work on a committee substitute. SB 2354 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 2703, which would clarify that condominiums are not subdivisions for local platting purposes. Builders and a land use attorney supported the bill, saying it would reduce confusion and duplicative regulation; the bill was left pending. SB 777, dealing with firefighter collective bargaining and impasse procedures, drew support from Austin and Texarkana firefighter representatives and the City of Austin, who said the committee substitute reflected stakeholder agreement and preserved voter-approved local procedures; it was left pending. SB 2965, concerning annexation and emergency service district response obligations, drew support from ESD and fire association witnesses who said it would prevent service gaps after annexation, and opposition from local officials who argued it gave unelected ESD boards too much power and lacked neutral review; it was also left pending. The committee then recessed subject to call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• Certainly, the first year, you may have some that missed the deadline, I fully anticipate that.
• Certainly, the first year, you may have some that missed the deadline, I fully anticipate that.
• I don't want to keep anything like that on file.
• So, the March 1st is already a deadline that's in the statutes for business personal property.
• <00:24:29.600> in<00:24:29.760> the already a deadline that's in the already a deadline

Bills: HB0045

Keywords: property tax, exemption, homeowners, long-term, aged, 916, all

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• House file number 3832. >> Second reading of Senate files. >> Second reading.
• House file number 3832. >> Second reading. House file number 3832.
• : Senate File No. 3402.
• House file<00:11:49.040> numbers<00:11:49.600> 2169, file numbers 2169, file numbers 2169
• House file<00:27:30.960> number<00:27:31.520> 3558 file number 3558 file number 3558 >

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We appreciate the opportunity to testify on House File 340 today.
• the opportunity to testify on house file the opportunity to testify on house file 340<00:14:53.680
• outlined the mcpa supports house file outlined the mcpa supports house file 340<00:15:37.759>
• <00:41:18.560> 341 are going to hear is house file 341 are going to hear is house file 341
• Does anyone here wish to testify for House File 341?

Bills: HF2066, HF340, HF341, HF566, HF2107, HF2130

Keywords: electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads

Bills: SB2256, SB2053, SB2090, SB2169, SB2245, SB2519, SB2765, SB3055, SB3102, SB3118, SB3144, SB3248, HCR43, HCR69, HCR188, HB2300, HB1605, HB2094, HB1166, HB1970, HB1969, HB2050, HB2165, HB2271, HB2338, HB2339, HB1972, HB2208, HB2310, HB1801, HB2498, HB2443, HB1976, HB2246, HB2319, HB1541, HB2606, HB2343, HB1853, HB1840, HB1785, HB1952, HB2551, HB2171, HB1661, HB1802, HB1663, HB1838, HB1960, HB1815, HB2599, HB1769, HB2315, HB1860, HB1891, HB2104, HB2158, HB389, HB1510, HB2089, HB2090, HB2099, HB1516, HB1548, HB1481, HB2452, HB2329, HB2275, HB1658, HB2272, HB2273, HB2276, HB2335, HB1656, HB2207, HB2289, HB1854, HB2581, HB20, HB2296, HB1707, HB2297, HB1890, HB2241, HB2474, HB1740, HB2472, HB1688, HB2345, HB2546, HB1574, HB1546, HB2218, HB1163, HB1523, HB2021, HB1524, HB2020

Keywords: Brother Joseph Dutton, Kalaupapa, historic recognition, observance, Hawaii history, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, child custody, mental health, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, SB2245, Hawaii ethics, revolving door, state employee ethics, cooling-off period

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• following Senate file herewith returned. following Senate file herewith returned.
• transmitted: House File 3516, House File 3528, and House File 3718.
• Senate file 4904 be withdrawn from the Senate file 4904 be withdrawn from the Committee<00:07:56.440>
• It still will meet the<00:09:29.640> deadline<00:09:30.400> for the deadline for the deadline
• House file 1410. House file 1410. Senator<00:13:06.720> Limmer. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• without threatening the democratic process by prohibiting certain individuals from running as a candidate
• The way that it's determined, though, is that you file a challenge.
• I'm running for school board and somebody thinks that I'm not a registered voter in the state, they file
• school superintendent is supposed to be the one to make a qualitative decision as to somebody who files
• their papers and files an affidavit should or should not be on the ballot.

Bills: HB2040, HB2142, HB2255, HB2379, HB2482, HB2575, HB2600, HB2764, HB4033, HCR2015

Keywords: public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements

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• that despite my initial hesitations, I was both pleasantly and positively surprised by her as a candidate
• 25.679> and<00:20:25.919> positively<00:20:26.480> surprised As I do with all candidates
• don't expect any of my constituents to create detailed legal memoranda that dissect the past pleadings filed
• 00:36:58.800> the<00:36:59.040> past<00:36:59.280> pleadings<00:36:59.839> filed
• dissect the past pleadings filed by Mr. dissect the past pleadings filed by Mr.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• It's timely filed. It's barcode 742-582 by Senator McClain.
• It is a late-file amendment. Is there objection to taking up the late-file amendment?
• The deadline is June 30th of 2025.
• That's the deadline that it appears local governments will have to issue these bonds.
• The deadline is June 30th of 2025.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 132, as amended, would require the Department of Financial Services to contract for a study on whether Florida should recognize gold and silver as legal tender; an amendment advanced the report deadline to December 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1050, also amended, expands the intellectual and developmental disabilities managed care pilot program statewide, emphasizes that enrollment is voluntary, adds transparency and reporting requirements for APD, creates a statewide family care council, and requires related studies and coordination; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony about reducing the APD wait list. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office, and the bill drew extended debate over church-state separation and concerns about political activity by the office; despite opposition from several senators, it was reported favorably. SB 1060 creates a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations, with supporters citing the size of the program and the need for stronger legislative review; it passed favorably. SB 7032 presumes Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals receiving certain long-term services during redetermination, to prevent gaps in care, and was reported favorably with broad support. SB 12, a claim bill for a minor injured in a DCF-related case, was also reported favorably without opposition. The committee also approved several infrastructure and tax-related measures. SJR 318 proposes an ad valorem exemption for certain tangible personal property used in agriculture or agritourism, such as equipment and tractors, and was reported favorably with support from agricultural and business groups. SB 818, as amended, revises utility relocation funding for public road and rail projects, shifting the financing structure after constitutional concerns were raised and adding a $50 million grant program; it passed after discussion of the impact on local governments and utilities. SB 1348 modernizes DMV services through tax collectors, adds a distracted driving course option, bans appointment scalping, and extends certain disabled parking permit terms; it was reported favorably. SB 1664 requires voter reapproval of local taxes, including tourist development taxes and local option sales taxes, when they expire, with special rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds; it drew significant debate over impacts on tourism-dependent counties and was reported favorably despite opposition from some members and local government groups. SB 1050, SB 820, SB 1060, SB 7032, SB 12, SJR 318, SB 818, SB 1348, and SB 1664 all received favorable committee votes, and the meeting ended with final missed-vote requests and adjournment.

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• We will be accepting public comment on any bill placed on the suspense file by the committee staff for
• when parties agree, updating the definition of group or class complaints, extending the deadline for
• a complainant to file a case in court during CRD's appeal process, and finally, allowing CRD to file
• Defendants would retain the right to transfer venue after the case is filed.
• We have no file. Do we have anyone else in support? Any witnesses in opposition?

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on July 2, 2025, to consider 25 bills. After opening remarks and quorum, the committee approved a consent calendar of unanimously supported measures, including several Senate bills and committee bills, and then moved to individual items. SB 391, which would authorize the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge reasonable fees for data requests from research partners, drew support from the author and the California Teachers Association, which withdrew its opposition after amendments; the bill passed on a roll call. SB 251, an annual appropriations bill to pay three state claims totaling a little over $1.2 million, was supported by the Attorney General’s office and the Department of Finance and also passed. The committee then deemed the suspense calendar approved, covering SBs 748, 329, 388, 439, 458, 454, and 563, and took public comment on suspense-file bills. Commenters voiced support for SB 88 on biomass and SB 80. The committee next heard SB 477, which would clarify the Fair Employment and Housing Act to help the Civil Rights Department investigate and prosecute discrimination and harassment cases more efficiently; the author described changes to deadlines, complaint definitions, and venue rules, and the bill passed. SB 831, which updates the definition of geological hazards to reflect climate-change-related risks and clarify the California Geological Survey’s duties, received support from industry and passed without recorded opposition. Finally, SB 450, which clarifies California’s jurisdiction over adoption proceedings, including confirmatory adoptions for families who have moved out of state and requires all legal parents to be listed on adoption orders, was presented with support from Equality California and related groups. The bill was described as having no significant state cost and passed on a roll call. Several measures were approved with Republicans not voting, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.