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• WE CALL THE M3 THE DATA THE STUDENTS THE TEACHERS AND FAMILIES GET ARE MEANT TO HELP TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE
• COORDINATED WITH THE LITERACY COACH TO ALIGN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TOPICS THE SITE-BASED PAST DATA TO DRIVE
• YOU'VE HEARD PAGE SAY ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT ALL BUT WHILE WE SAY ONE SIZE DOESN'T FIT ALL THERE ARE SOME
• TEACHERS PARENTS AND STUDENTS HAVE ACTIONABLE DATA THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO COURSE CORRECT AND DRIVE
• TO ENSURE FLORIDA SCHOOLS GIVES STUDENTS AND FAMILIES A CLEAR PICTURE OF READINESS AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE

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• While the chair has made the determination not to advance those specific measures of legislation at this
• What knowledge do they have in your experience, um, or are they just driving the truck and is it, is
• It is that while we run these operations and, and recently Mexico has done a lot to crack down on their
• But in any given day they will drive a truck overweight, 80,000 pounds.
• And if you're at 80,000 pounds, you can drive pretty much anywhere in Texas, right?

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• While the Chair has made the determination not to advance those specific measures.
• While it is imperative that these issues be addressed, Addressing these issues is crucial, but it's also
• Are they just driving the truck, and is it the result of that?
• But on any given day, they will drive a truck overweight, 80,000 pounds; it doesn't matter.
• And if you're at 80,000 pounds, you can drive... ...of pretty much anywhere in Texas, right?

Bills: SB290, SB2949

Keywords: LP-gas, property owner notice, natural resources, gas installations, safety notification, motor fuel, fuel transport, fuel export, transloading, export fuel transloading facility, fuel terminal, terminal operator, comptroller, Texas Tax Code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Department of Public Safety, DPS, border security, ports of entry

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• Equalizing payment while ignoring that liability is...
• Equalizing payment while ignoring that liability is actuarially unsound.
• From my perspective, back in 2008, my brother had an ATV accident, and while...
• From my perspective, back in 2008, my brother had an ATV accident, and while...
• And that's a loophole for the open meeting law that you can just drive a truck through.

Bills: HB2176, HB2333, HB2435, HB2447, HB2617, HB2683, HB2686, HB2725, HB2726, HB2906, HB2953, HB2958

Keywords: health care, licensure, complaints, investigation, safety, patient care, regulatory compliance, prosthetics, orthotics, health insurance, Medicare, medical necessity, disability rights, coverage, reimbursement, internationally trained physicians, medical board, clinical training, provisional license, healthcare workforce

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several health care bills. HB 2726 would require Access contractors to cover diagnosis and treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea, including a new prescription tongue-stimulation device; supporters said it offers an effective, less burdensome alternative to CPAP and could improve adherence and outcomes, while Access was neutral and raised concerns about cost and bypassing its normal clinical review. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and then approved HB 2726 as amended on an 8-4 due-pass vote. HB 2435 would create a pathway for internationally trained physicians to receive a provisional Arizona medical license, with a later amendment adding a four-year supervised rural practice requirement and automatic conversion to a full license if criteria are met. Supporters argued it would help address severe physician shortages in rural and underserved areas, especially for cardiology and other specialties, and several doctors testified about their experience and the need for more access. Opponents, including the Arizona Medical Board, said the state already has a case-by-case licensure process for foreign-trained physicians and warned the bill could weaken safeguards and allow insufficiently vetted applicants. After adopting the amendment, the committee approved HB 2435 as amended on a due-pass recommendation. HB 2958 would require Access to cover comprehensive dental care for pregnant women age 21 and older, with a $500,000 pilot program and reporting requirements. The sponsor and public health advocates said preventive dental care during pregnancy can reduce infections and improve maternal and infant outcomes, and the bill drew broad support from health and advocacy groups. The committee passed HB 2958 on an 11-1 due-pass vote. The committee also approved HB 2176, which changes criteria and timelines for health care institution licensing complaints and informal dispute resolution, with supporters saying it would improve transparency and predictability for hospitals while preserving enforcement authority. Finally, the committee heard HB 2447, which would bar insurers from paying certified registered nurse anesthetists less than physicians for the same anesthesia service; opponents argued it would interfere with contract negotiations and raise costs, while supporters said insurer reimbursement cuts are harming rural access and shifting costs to hospitals. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2447, before any committee vote on that bill.

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• <00:10:55.880> reducing Improve patient outcomes while reducing the cost of care.
• I was driving, oh, you can't sign up without your insurance card. That's what we've gotten to.
• <00:43:00.760> oh dermatologist yesterday I was driving oh dermatologist yesterday I was driving
• We drive the health of future generations with $10 million in additional funding.
• We drive the health of future generations with $10 million in additional funding.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And while many factors go into deciding who should be on our Supreme Court, public opinion should not
• And<00:18:07.360> while<00:18:07.679> many<00:18:08.000> factors<00:18:08.480>
• We drive away the very people we need to keep justice alive when it is under strain.
• you try to maintain your integrity while you try to maintain your integrity while serving<00:35:
• I don't want to drive away the I don't want to drive away the [clears throat]<00:42:02.720> experienced

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• This will also drive these costs higher.
• First off, I hope you can stick around for a while.
• It's been a little while since that question.
• We're continuously driving down our water use.
• We appreciate the opportunity to discuss how data centers can drive American innovation while investing

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And while you're finding your place, your name and affiliation, I'm sorry. My name is J.P.
• One man was detained in a parking lot while simply searching for his son.
• That's the root cause: that somebody is driving that demand for those workers.
• That's the root cause that somebody is driving that demand for those workers.
• While medical liens can help facilitate treatment following an accident, While medical liens can help

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• A hunger for illicit drugs, drunk driving, and the list goes on and on.
• But also I want to thank Lisa Edmondson, who was a part of our team for just a little while.
• But you all have been so good to me while I've been going through all of this: cancer.
• And while we were in conference, we had signed the sheets.
• But we should not be watching children die while in this building.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I think it would just be really helpful if a person is prohibited from driving on a highway that we are
• You don't prevent people from walking, but you allow driving.
• She lost over 30 pounds because she was unable to eat solid food while waiting for the swelling in her
• Section H gives immunity if someone does something wrong while on ankle monitor, and I don't think it
• While prosecutors have what are called peremptory challenges, which allow us to strike jurors for any

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• While we made great progress in the 23-24 session in both finance and policy, there is still more to
• this bill is to provide some flexibility in funding streams that the districts have been asking for while
• We made sure that no child is hungry while at school by providing free breakfast and lunch during the
• Driving a bus isn't an easy job.
• As I was driving in this morning, probably like many of you, I was thinking about a lot of things.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• And it's been a while, but you all know this is what I did.
• You shouldn't have to drive to be able to vote.
• They don't drive because they're dangerous to drive.
• They don't drive because they're danger to drive.
• But if you want to give me a line, I can flip to it while you're describing the answer, or while you're

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• this day, I pray that you grant them patience, wisdom, and courage—patience to work with one another while
• remembering that wisdom, and courage, patience to work with one another while remembering that every
• While SB 508 does not require private schools to honor these accommodations, it ensures that parents
• And while you and I agree on many, many things, I'm going to have to vote down on this.
• And while you and I agree on many, many things, I'm going to have to vote down on this.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes related to the FSU campus shooting, Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, John Thrasher, the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and visiting student and community groups. The chamber then moved into special order bills and adopted a resolution honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim. A number of measures were taken up and passed, including child care and early learning provider regulation updates, false reporting/swatting penalties, health care billing and collection protections, hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren, young adult housing support for foster and homeless students, the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, trust fund interest rules for IOTA accounts, transportation-related changes, public records exemptions for AHCA investigators, JQC employees, and appellate court clerks, municipal water and sewer utility rates in Miami-Dade, motor vehicle offenses involving obscured plates and impersonating law enforcement, trespass at large-scale ticketed events, refund of patient overpayments, stem cell therapy standards, insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives, pre-arranged transportation services, and the Uniform Commercial Code update for digital assets. Several bills were amended before passage, often by substituting House companions and adopting late-filed amendments. The transportation bill was significantly revised to remove speed-limit increases and utility-related provisions while adding beach equipment removal, flood-wake enforcement, expectant mother parking permits, and local regulation of micromobility devices; it passed 37-0. The trust fund interest bill drew the most debate, with supporters arguing it right-sized a volatile funding stream for legal aid and opponents warning it would sharply reduce support for legal aid organizations; it passed 28-10. The municipal water and sewer rate bill also prompted extended debate over fairness, fiscal impact, and accusations of racism, but passed 36-2. Public records exemption bills for AHCA investigators, JQC employees, and appellate clerks passed with varying margins, with supporters emphasizing safety and anti-doxing protections. One bill on cardiac emergencies and another on education were temporarily postponed. Most measures were adopted by wide margins, often unanimously, after brief sponsor explanations and little or no debate. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the late USF coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and recognized several visiting groups in the gallery. After completing the day’s special order calendar, the Senate recessed for lunch until 1:30 p.m. or on call of the President.

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• And I can tell you, driving through this area, I was waiting to stop.
• That's happening right near International Drive, one of the most major tourist hubs in Orlando.
• And it's folks that have driving behaviors from whatever state they come from.
• Some drive a little more carefully, some drive a little bit fast.
• Some drive a little more carefully, some drive a little bit faster, but they all converge together and

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met to hear presentations from the Department of Commerce and the Florida Department of Transportation. Jason Mahon of Florida Commerce outlined the state’s economic development strategy, emphasizing Florida’s GDP growth, business formation, and strengths in manufacturing, high-tech, life sciences, defense, and financial services. He described the department’s tools for small business lending, rural investment tax credits, venture capital support, infrastructure and workforce grants, performance-based incentives, and disaster recovery loans, and highlighted examples such as ServiceNow, Williams International, Asteris, and Point Blank Enterprises. Senators asked about grant availability for small businesses, foreign companies relocating to Florida, workforce shortages in manufacturing, and whether additional tools may be needed; Mahon said most small-business support is loan-based and noted ongoing workforce and infrastructure challenges. Jennifer Marshall of FDOT then reviewed major transportation projects and the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing the state’s large portfolio of active contracts and major congestion-relief projects across Florida. She highlighted early completions and accelerated timelines on projects including the NASA Causeway Bridge, I-95 at US 1 in Volusia County, I-4 congestion relief lanes, the First Coast Expressway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, I-4 interchanges in Central Florida, A1A coastal protection work, I-75 improvements in Southwest Florida, and the I-395 reconstruction in Miami. Senators asked about how express lane projects are selected, whether toll revenues are used for local maintenance and improvements, the status of the Miami I-395 project, and the impact of losing electric-vehicle express lane exemptions. Marshall said FDOT works with local long-range plans and congestion data, and that she would follow up on several specific funding and project questions. Committee members generally praised both agencies for project delivery, cost savings, and coordination with local partners. Senator Mayfield noted the importance of using savings and working with local governments, while Senator Wright commended Commerce’s role in economic development and FDOT’s work on major road projects. The meeting concluded with no further business, and the committee adjourned.

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• We can allow AI to be used as a tool while making sure it never replaces human responsibility.
• While the Missouri Chamber does agree with the majority of the policy opposition that you just heard
• We do believe that consumers should be protected while encouraging innovation, competition, individual
• I'm going to focus on a different set of issues. while the most highlighted by the witness before me.
• I've said it, It does. innovation with artificial intelligence in our state, driving investment in our

Summary: The committee met without a quorum at first, but proceeded with public hearings on two Senate bills. Senate Bill 944, sponsored by Sen. Carla May, would update the statutory salary range for the City of St. Louis sheriff’s attorney, which she said has been unchanged since 1990 and no longer reflects inflation, modern legal demands, or comparable compensation in other jurisdictions. Rep. Fuchs offered supportive remarks, and there was no opposition or informational testimony. No vote was taken on SB 944 during the hearing. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1012, sponsored by Sen. Nicola, a broad artificial intelligence bill intended to clarify that AI is not a legal person, that humans remain responsible for AI-assisted decisions, and that licensed professionals must retain independent judgment. The bill also addressed companion chatbots, election-related AI disclosures, and other consumer protections. Supporters of the bill’s general accountability approach were not present in testimony, but opponents from Americans for Prosperity and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry argued the bill was overly broad, could chill innovation, and contained numerous drafting and cross-reference errors, including unused definitions and inconsistent metadata requirements. Members questioned how liability would apply to end users and noted the need for clearer drafting. After public testimony, the committee moved into executive session on SB 1012. A motion was made for do pass, but the roll call resulted in zero ayes and 11 noes, and the bill was voted failed. The meeting then adjourned.

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• And this skilled workforce helps drive innovation in the state's economy.
• 00:15:47.760> been<00:15:47.839> a while international migration has been a while international
• So, yeah, I think there's scope for us to drive faster growth there also.
• by trying to drive people into the workforce.
• factors that drive migration patterns. factors that drive migration patterns.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All right, while ensuring that victims get access to care.
• This bill continues the Legislature's work to rein in abusive practices within our legal industry while
• But as any of us who drive on California's freeways and roads frequently know, accidents happen.
• They also went to the drive-in movies during high school.
• While 9/11, 2001, will forever be one of the United States' darkest days in history, what many do not

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• driving?
• I can plug into the truck, or anybody who has that type of system in the vehicle that I drive.
• Vice Chair, for taking over for a while. I'm back now to finish up the meeting.
• Vice Chair, for taking over for a while. I'm back now to finish up the meeting.
• If you'll stay at the table, I need to take a detour just for a second while I have a quorum.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs met on May 11, 2026, approved the April 27 minutes, and then took up several House bills. HB 618, by Rep. McMakin, would update Louisiana Economic Development fees and filing charges by indexing them to inflation and allowing some discretion to waive or reduce fees for small businesses; it was reported favorable. HB 732, by Rep. Owen, drew extensive discussion because it combined two issues: temporary OMV relief for a hospice-related ID problem and a suspension of the new hybrid vehicle road usage fee. Members and the OMV commissioner raised constitutional and drafting concerns about waiving or eliminating obligations, and the committee discussed how newer vehicle classifications blur the line between electric, hybrid, and gas-powered vehicles. The committee ultimately reported HB 732 favorable, with the understanding that amendments and further work would be needed before floor action. The committee also reported favorable on HB 217 and HB 214 by Rep. Henry, which would authorize local governments to grant property tax exemptions for the rehabilitation of blighted property and place the related constitutional amendment before voters. Testimony emphasized that the measure is permissive for local governments, applies only after a property is formally blighted and rehabilitated, and is intended to encourage redevelopment while preserving some tax revenue. Members discussed the exemption level, duration, and the need for clearer definitions of blight, but no objections were raised. HB 593, also by Rep. Henry, would raise the maximum service fee for OMV public tag agent offices statewide; the commissioner explained that many offices are locally operated and that the increase would help cover costs, and the bill was reported favorable. Later, HB 514 and HB 961, by Rep. Foreman, were reported favorable. HB 514 would allow local governments, by referendum, to provide additional property tax relief for seniors who meet income and freeze requirements, with phased age-based eligibility steps; HB 961 would extend a similar concept to certain homesteads held in trust. Members discussed the optional local nature of the program and the need to avoid overly broad rules. HB 908, by Rep. Mina, would increase certain Secretary of State business services fees to support operations and system upgrades; agency officials said the fees had not been comprehensively adjusted since 2013 and remained below regional averages, and the bill was reported favorable. The committee then heard an informational update on the capital outlay bill from the Division of Administration, including the use of bundled projects for universities and DOTD, the status of P1/P2/P5 funding, and available cash capacity. Finally, HB 1010, by Rep. Deshotel, was reported favorable after brief discussion; it would require assessors to report property tax collections to the Louisiana Tax Commission for centralized public reporting.

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• So while we're continuing to study, kids are going to die. Is it going to be abused?
• And our data do show that facility fees are driving up costs in the health care system.
• It will drive up costs. And so even with Mr.
• And that is driving up health care costs.
• While hospice care exists in our state, pediatric access is extremely limited.

Keywords: 996, all

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• That covers a broader swath of the rental market while also trying not to scare away new development.
• displacement and driving people out of our state.
• In other words, landlords restricted the availability of ...units simply to drive up rents.
• The Quincy Chamber represents the businesses and employers who help drive our local economy.
• They're going everywhere but Massachusetts while this is pending. We need it now.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition 25-21, House Bill 508, an act to protect tenants by limiting rent increases. Committee leaders explained the Article 48 initiative process and said the hearing was intended to gather testimony for a report to the legislature. The measure would replace current state law that prohibits rent control, cap annual rent increases at the lower of CPI or 5%, exempt certain properties including owner-occupied buildings of four or fewer units, subsidized, university, nonprofit, and short-term rental housing, and exempt new construction for 10 years. It would also eliminate vacancy decontrol, so limits would continue when units turn over, and enforcement would rely largely on tenants and the Attorney General through the courts. The hearing began with expert testimony from Whitney Airgood-Obrien of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, who described Massachusetts’ severe rental affordability problems and reviewed research on rent regulation, noting mixed evidence on supply and quality effects but clearer evidence that rent regulation can slow rent growth and improve tenant stability. Supporters of the petition, led by Carolyn Chow of Homes for All Massachusetts, argued that rent stabilization is needed now to curb displacement and runaway rent increases, especially for low- and moderate-income renters. Laura Frost described her Arlington building being bought by a large firm that sought steep rent hikes, and said rent control would help prevent “tenant flipping” and community displacement. Dave Foley of SEIU Local 509 said the issue affects workers’ ability to live near their jobs, while Dr. Mark Paul and Tram Huang argued that the evidence supports well-designed rent stabilization, that vacancy decontrol encourages displacement, and that the policy should be seen as a complement to new housing production rather than a substitute. Committee members questioned supporters about the 10-year new construction exemption, the lack of vacancy decontrol, and whether rent stabilization could discourage development; supporters responded that the measure targets corporate rent gouging, that small landlords are protected by exemptions, and that production and rent stabilization can coexist. Opponents, including representatives of small property owners, chambers of commerce, and labor/building trades, argued the proposal would hurt small landlords, reduce investment, and slow housing production. They said operating costs such as taxes, insurance, and maintenance are rising faster than the proposed cap, and warned that the measure would reduce property values and tax revenue and could push investment to other states. Several opponents emphasized that many Massachusetts housing providers are mom-and-pop owners rather than large corporations, and said the policy would make it harder to maintain and improve housing. Committee members pressed both sides on the need for a middle ground between affordability and preserving development incentives, but no vote was taken at the hearing.