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• So, Chair moves to reconsider the vote by which House Bill 2692 was reported from the committee.
• The Chair moves that House Bill 2692 as substituted be reported favorably to the full House with the
• The Chair moves to reconsider the vote by which House Bill 1407 was reported from committee.
• The Chair moves that House Bill 1520 be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation
• The Chair moves that House Bill 3663 be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation

Bills: HB 4530, HB 4931, HB 5559, HB 5560

Keywords: water rights, Texas Water Trust, water bank, environmental conservation, water quality, instream flows, aquifer, water injection, Edwards Aquifer, environmental regulation, groundwater, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water conservation, drought, utility regulation, water use restrictions, Public Utility Commission, civil penalties, drought contingency, environmental protection

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• THE 2025 REPORT IS NOT OUT YET SO ALL WE KNOW ABOUT IS WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023.
• VERY SOON YOU WILL HEAR REPORTS NATIONALLY THAT THE PERCENT IS HIGHER. THIS IS A FOREWARNING.
• THIS HORNET SHOWED UP IN EUROPE 20 TO 25 YEARS AGO AND BEEKEEPERS THEY REPORT SIGNIFICANT LOSSES.
• BEEKEEPERS ARE REPORTING 70, 80, 90 PERCENT LOSS RATES.
• ONE IS EMTRIES AND NOW THERE'S WIDESPREAD REPORT OF THIS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Hey, I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth. Clerk will take the roll. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee reconvened with a quorum and Representative Freilich reported back on concerns previously raised about recording devices. He explained that after reviewing the issue with Jonathan Alm and legislative council, they concluded the existing bill language and other provisions of the Century Code already addressed the concerns, and that adding more language could risk interfering with First Amendment rights. Members noted that most of the House changes were technical or grammatical, with one substantive change related to setting a deadline for repayment of overpayments. Senator Hogan moved to accept the House amendments, Representative Ruby seconded, and there was brief discussion indicating the proposal was straightforward. The clerk called the roll, and the motion to accept the House amendments passed unanimously, with all members voting aye. After the vote, the group confirmed the carrier for the measure, with Representative Freilich agreeing to remain the carrier. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Bills and resolutions, conference committee reports, and joint committee reports, motions placing new
• This was a time when lobbyists could still give gifts.

Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• The Secretary of State's Office Securities Division investigates reports of securities or investment
• The Secretary of State's Office Securities Division investigates reports of securities or investment
• Passing SB 76 will create this important fund, and our office could start accepting gifts and grants

Bills: AB58, AB275, SB46, SB457, SB465, AB320, AB344, AB381, AB541

Keywords: Nevada gaming, gaming regulation, sports pool, race book, interactive gaming, slot machines, restricted license, Gaming Control Board, Gaming Commission, game approval, administrative approval, service provider, cash access, wagering instruments, global risk management, information service, sports wagering, pari-mutuel wagering, casino regulation, gaming license

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• , in all ways, so they may remember to listen for your voice as it rises above others, unite their gifts
• Are there any reports of committees? Not on the desk, Mr. President.
• Are there reports relating to committee reference? None on the desk, Mr. President.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and several introductions recognizing guests and groups in the gallery, including representatives from Moffitt Cancer Center, students from Lakeland Christian School, space industry guests, Kappa Alpha Psi, the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, and local visitors from Groveland and Polk County. The chamber also noted the doctor of the day and later adopted Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration. The main floor action was on Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities. Senator Harrell explained that the bill is aimed at improving autism diagnosis, early intervention, and services by expanding screening and referral grants, extending Early Steps services, designating the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, creating grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establishing a microcredential for workers who serve children with autism. Several senators spoke in support while raising implementation concerns, especially about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, and the need for more research and technology support. In closing, Senator Harrell said the bill is a first step in a broader effort to improve services and research, and she addressed concerns by stating the services would be covered under new contracts and Medicaid, subject to a federal waiver, and that the microcredential would be developed online by the University of Florida with a stipend to encourage participation. The Senate then voted 38-0 to pass the bill. Afterward, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules and immediately certify the bill to the House, which was adopted without objection, and the Senate adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• Grant us each a heart of wisdom, that we would greet each new day as priceless and every moment a gift

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• SEEING NO TAKERS WE WILL CONTINUE WITH THE NORMAL ORDER OF BUSINESS, ANY REPORTS OF COMMITTEES?
• THANK YOU MISTER PRESIDENT. 1374 STRENGTHENS REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES RELATED TO EDUCATOR
• SCREENINGS AND REQUIRING INSTRUCTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL TO REPORTING ARREST WITHIN 24 HOURS
• AND CLARIFIES SELF-REPORTS ARE NOT ADMISSIONS OF GUILT AND CANNOT BE USED AGAINST THE EMPLOYEE IN ANY
• SENATE BILL 726 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO FALSE REPORTING. SHOW THAT BILL POSTPONED.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• But the issue there is the potential risk of a gift clause violation.

Summary: The committee considered a mass motion declaring House Bills 4154, 4155, 4156, 4157, 4158, 4159, 4161, 4162, 4163, 4165, 4166, 4169, and Senate Bill 1630 constitutional and in proper form. Tim Fleming of the Rules Office said all of the measures were either budget bills or, in the case of SB 1630, separately reviewed and found constitutional and in proper form. He said the budget package was substantially constitutional and in proper form, but repeated several cautions about common issues in budget bills, including footnotes or directives that may go beyond appropriations, conditions placed on appropriations that could raise separation-of-powers concerns, and nonprofit funding that could implicate the gift clause or special legislation concerns. He also noted a provision in the health bill limiting counties from the expenditure limitation of Article 9, Section 20, which he said is not enforceable. After brief discussion and no further questions, the committee voted on the motion. The vote was 8 ayes and 0 nays, and the measures were recommended as constitutional and in proper form.

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• The chair moves that HB 705 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House with a recommendation
• The chair moves that HB 1874 without amendment be reported favorably to the full House with recommendation
• Be reported favorably to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
• The chair moves that HB 2827 as substituted be reported in favorable to the full House.
• Yeah, well, not gifts, but we'll find out.

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• Every child is a gift, and to punish a child because of bad choices just seems backwards to me.
• Every child is a gift, and to punish a child because of bad choices just seems backwards to me.
• Every child is a gift, and to punish a child because of bad choices just seems backwards to me.
• They stripped away reporting. Let's go on. HF1. Why would they strip away the reporting?
• Why would they strip away the reporting?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House debated Representative Long’s motion to suspend the rules so House File 5084 could be recalled from committee, given second and third readings, and brought to final passage. The bill was described by opponents as an extreme anti-abortion measure that would create a right to life from fertilization, potentially criminalize abortions except in narrow cases, and could affect IVF, miscarriage care, and treatment of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Supporters said the bill was about protecting unborn life and giving Minnesotans the chance to decide the issue themselves through the ballot box. Several members spoke against the motion, arguing that Minnesota has already settled reproductive rights through court decisions and recent legislation, and warning that the bill would put government into deeply personal medical decisions. They cited stories from other states where women were investigated or arrested after miscarriages or self-managed abortions, and said the proposal could treat people as criminals for seeking reproductive care. One member emphasized that the bill could be especially dangerous in cases like ectopic pregnancy, where treatment delays could threaten the pregnant person’s life. Members in favor of the bill framed the issue as one of conscience, democracy, and protection of human life from conception. They said every abortion is an act of violence against a distinct human being and argued that Minnesotans should be allowed to vote on the question. Some speakers also shared personal experiences with miscarriage, infertility, premature birth, or pregnancy loss to explain why they viewed the issue as morally serious and emotionally difficult. The debate became broader and more partisan, with some members criticizing both sides for using the issue as a political weapon rather than focusing on legislative work. The transcript does not include the final vote result, but the motion was clearly under a roll call and the chamber proceeded with extended floor debate over House File 5084.

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• The report said that he on his chest.
• We reported the way to verify the truth.
• <00:37:14.400> I Human Services to report child abuse.
• I Human Services to report child abuse.
• This news report can still be found online. I'm lucky I still have my child.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My name doesn't appear in the Project 2025 report at all. It's about 1,000 pages.
• You can pass the Schill's Academic Freedom Report, which is a University of Chicago document.
• Another way is through property gifts.
• Another way is through property gifts.
• News & World Report, as a top university. You ask the question, what is the goal?

Summary: The committee first took up a confirmation for UCF trustee reappointment candidate Mr. Christie, who described his long service on the board, his UCF business-school background, and his focus on strengthening UCF’s financial foundation, workforce alignment, and engineering and technology programs. Members praised his service and asked about UCF’s future direction, including its role in Florida’s space and engineering sectors. He was allowed to leave early for a meeting with the governor. The committee then heard the Higher Education Appropriations budget presentation for fiscal year 2025-26. The chair outlined a proposed $11.5 billion higher education budget emphasizing workforce education, Florida College System operations, career and technical education, the GATE program, nursing education through the Florida Center for Nursing, UF/IFAS agriculture technology, tutoring, autism and neurodevelopment services, student financial aid, and $250 million for state universities through the Board of Governors. Senator Davis asked about line grant flexibility, and the chair said a conforming bill would address details. The committee adopted a motion allowing technical corrections and then adopted the budget proposal as a recommendation to the full Appropriations Committee. The remainder of the meeting focused on confirmations for university boards, especially the University of West Florida, where several nominees were questioned about Title IX compliance, free speech, workforce readiness, military/veteran ties, and prior statements about privatization and higher education. Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, and Adam Kessel each described their backgrounds and goals for UWF; Kessel faced extensive questioning about his past writings on privatization, the GI Bill, and speech suppression, and said he would not recommend privatizing Florida universities and supported veterans’ education benefits. Public testimony on UWF was largely opposed, with speakers arguing the nominees lacked local ties and warning the slate would harm the university and community. The committee also heard from FAMU reappointment nominee Judge Belvin Perry, who emphasized student success, workforce quality, and FAMU’s continued rise, and from UCF nominee Mark Philburn and FSU nominee Peter Jones, both of whom highlighted their professional experience and commitment to student success and prudent stewardship. The meeting extended its time to 6:30 p.m. to continue hearing nominees and public testimony.

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• things that I could talk more specifically if necessary, but the issue there is the potential risk of a gift

Keywords: 1182, all

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• January 1, 2007, starts the data reporting. Mr.
• I'd like to motion to report favorably. I'm sorry, Rep. Robert Lane did. Okay, okay.
• I'd like to motion to report. I'm sorry, Rep. Robert Dane did. Okay, okay. Rep.
• Robert Dane made a motion to report HB 585 by substitute. Do I have any favorably?
• I'll report that will defer, voluntary defer the bill. Do we have a motion to adjourn?

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization. The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.

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• You know that they do not deserve their positions of power by being more wise, or more gifted, or more
• News and World Report and Niche with four blue ribbons schools and powerful reputation for excellence
• for the on Higher Education, HB 1508 by Emmett Caperelli to the repeal of the Franchise Tactical Report
• AB 1512 by Hicklin, relating to the reporting of the number of children known for a reasonable belief
• Plains of the prosecution punishment of criminal offense relating to making false statements or reports

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• review restraint and seclusion reports review restraint and seclusion reports from<00:20:08.000>
• restraint and seclusion reports for children.
• So, that's a big piece reporting form.
• Um, and and the report 45 calendar days.
• Well, in the hearing report, Ms.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The reason was a pilot was somebody was supposed to come up with a report.
• Judiciary, where's our report?
• So, um I would like to have the report So, um I would like to have the report though<01:12:16.280
• And that's the whole idea behind the report.
• And who do I ask about the report I asked about?

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections. The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.

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• This bill is literally a gift of time, so thank you.
• This bill is literally a gift members.
• The taxpayers paid for a report from the Optum report, and it was 100% redacted from what it looks like
• The information that you got from that report, is that in your corrective action plan?
• Because it report so we can get to work.

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

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• I just want to give a shout-out to the potential gift clause issue that that presents under Article 9

Summary: The committee considered a motion declaring House Bills 4138, 4139, 4140, 4141, 4143, 4144, 4145, 4146, 4147, 4148, 4149, and Senate Bill 1798 constitutional and in proper form. Rules attorney Tim Fleming said SB 1798, though not part of the budget package, had been reviewed and was constitutional and in proper form. He then discussed the budget-related bills, saying they were substantially constitutional and in proper form but flagged recurring issues in the feed bill and related budget measures. Fleming noted potential constitutional concerns with policy language in the feed bill, including child safety training requirements in the Department of Child Safety appropriation and restrictions on out-of-state provisional beds in the Department of Corrections appropriation. He also cautioned about appropriations conditioned on legislative approval, possible separation-of-powers concerns, nonprofit and charity distributions that could implicate the gift clause, and a provision exempting counties from the constitutional expenditure limitation. After no questions or comments, the committee voted 8-0 to recommend the measures as constitutional and in proper form. The motion passed with eight ayes and zero nays.