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• I know the last vote was tight. It was 3-2 of the commission to accept.
• I know the last vote was tight.
• Energy efficiency... ...vote, it was unanimous approval, but I'll let that go.
• As mentioned, we anticipate launching this program early in 2025.
• Again, we mentioned that we anticipate launching the applications early spring.

Summary: The committee heard introductory remarks from Chair LaMarca and members, then received presentations on electric utility planning, transportation infrastructure, and broadband deployment. Public Service Commission staff explained how Florida’s utilities plan for reliability and cost through 10-year site plans, demand forecasting, and economic dispatch. The presentation emphasized Florida’s residential-heavy load, growing EV demand, expanding solar and battery storage, continued reliance on natural gas combined-cycle plants, and the role of nuclear power. Members asked about energy efficiency, rates, renewable options beyond solar, cybersecurity, grid resilience, data centers, and small modular nuclear reactors; the witness said efficiency programs are reviewed every five years, utilities must balance reliability and affordability, and large new loads like data centers generally must pay for their own infrastructure needs. Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue described FDOT’s five-year work program, decentralized district structure, and funding mix, noting that the agency is predominantly state-funded and prioritizes maintenance and preservation before expansion. He highlighted record investment levels, major congestion-relief projects, toll-road revenues, seaport and airport partnerships, spaceport investments, workforce and equipment needs, and emerging technology such as advanced air mobility. Members asked about project timing, MPO planning, rail and ferry funding, airport governance, winter storm preparedness, and flooding/sea-level rise; Perdue said faster delivery depends on resources, local governments lead transit operations with FDOT as a capital partner, and coastal and drainage projects are designed around storm surge and resiliency. The Office of Broadband reported on six grant programs supporting infrastructure, community facilities, digital connectivity, and future digital capacity and broadband expansion. Director Leo Garcia said the office has awarded hundreds of millions of dollars across most counties, leveraged significant private investment, and focused heavily on rural areas. He noted that broadband efforts are intended to support telehealth, education, workforce development, and economic growth, and said the state has reduced the number of unserved locations from more than 400,000 to a projected 170,000 after current awards are completed. He also said the office needs additional budget authority for the upcoming digital capacity program and that the larger federal/state broadband deployment program will be used to reach remaining unserved and underserved areas.

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• It will help a help more people vote.
• America Votes New Hampshire.
• <00:46:29.440> to then the legislative body can vote to then the legislative body can vote
• When you go to vote, for example, when I go to vote in Littleton, I get two different ballot styles.
• are voting on such bills. Thank you, Mr. are voting on such bills. Thank you, Mr.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• vote of I. Representative Rigggins. vote of I. Representative Rigggins. >> Hi.
• We lost vote after vote after vote on blockchain things.
• We lost vote after vote after vote on blockchain things.
• We lost vote after vote after vote on blockchain things.
• We lost vote after vote after vote on blockchain things.

Bills: HB0116, HB0056

Keywords: water rights, beneficial use, industrial production, hydrogen, applications, public welfare, carbon capture, energy standards, public utilities, environmental regulation, state law, 916, all

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• Decisions on what transmission is available would come out early next year.
• We're going to have a new forecast ready to publish as early as next week actually.
• The last time we had a big build out in power plants was in the early 2000s.
• As I said, the commission did vote to approve a benefits package for the data center there.
• And it's the market that is the voting members of those.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• talk through a little bit of what's on the agenda so we all know what's happening and what you're voting
• on, what you're not voting on.
• Flag things that you're concerned about; you're not voting on this today.
• Voting, so that's important.
• As an early childhood expert, to go from the days when we thought $200 million would fully fund early

Keywords: 996, all

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• They all have full voting rights.
• They all have full voting rights.
• They all have full voting rights.
• A vote in favor of HB 2061 is a vote against racism in our schools. ...identity.
• A vote in favor of HB 2061 is a vote against racism in our schools.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Ask you for a green vote. vote. vote.
• take a bad vote. take a bad vote.
• So, please vote yes. So, please vote yes.
• Vote no.
• bipartisan vote. bipartisan vote.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I'm Elizabeth Grigensky, Secretary for New Mexico's Early Childhood Education and Care Department.
• We urge you to vote due pass on Senate Bill 64. Thank you.
• Thank you for your consideration and attention, and please vote yes. Thank you. And next, Molly.
• Explain my vote. I just want to be quickly thank the sponsor.
• For these reasons, we respectfully urge you to vote yes on this bill. Thank you.

Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools

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• I voted for it.
• I'm only one vote of 14. my two cents. I'm only one vote of 14.
• and are also on a waiting list for early and are also on a waiting list for early learning<00:37
• <00:42:32.960> on And I would encourage a yes vote on And I would encourage a yes vote on
• I would ask for a yes vote.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So early early different restrictions.
• >> Permission to explain my yes vote. >> Permission to explain my yes vote.
• , and record that yes vote.
• Representative Roberts, briefly explain my vote, Mr. Chairman. Briefly explain my vote, Mr.
• I'm a yes vote as well. I'm a yes vote as well.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and opened with the pledge and prayer before taking up House Joint Resolution 44 and House Bill 508, both related to veterans’ benefits assistance and accreditation. Rep. Cook said the resolution urges Congress, specifically Rep. Jack Bergman, to create an accreditation program for private companies that help veterans with claims. The resolution was framed as a response to concerns about bad actors while preserving veterans’ choice in who helps them. It passed the committee with favorable expression after a roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 508, which would regulate third-party, for-profit veterans’ claims assistance by requiring disclosures, limiting fees, barring certain practices like international call centers and direct access to personal information, and requiring reporting to the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. Rep. Cook emphasized that the bill would not affect accredited VSOs or attorneys and said it was meant to provide guardrails without eliminating free services. Supportive testimony came from representatives of private veterans-benefits organizations, who argued that veterans need more options and that the bill protects choice while targeting bad actors. Opposition testimony came from Daryl Casey of JACVO, who said the bill should instead require VA accreditation for any for-profit company assisting veterans and argued the fee structure could take veterans’ benefits. Committee members questioned both sides about whether third-party vendors are operating now and whether accreditation is feasible. Several members said the bill was a step in the right direction, and Rep. Moore and others noted they might support an amendment tied to future federal accreditation. House Bill 508 passed the committee with favorable expression. After Rep. McCool stepped out, the committee began House Bill 335, a separate measure allowing schools and other government facilities to have anti-choking devices and limiting liability to align with Good Samaritan protections. Sponsor Rep. Massaroni described it as a simple bill, and Lauren McCubbins testified emotionally in support, recounting the death of her 8-year-old son Landon after he choked at school and saying the bill could help prevent similar tragedies.

Transcript Highlights:

• So with that, I happily vote aye. Four ayes, two nays, two not voting.
• It is for that reason I vote no. Senator John. Can you explain my vote, please?
• I vote aye. Four ayes, two nays, two not voting.
• And with that, I vote aye. May I explain my vote? Absolutely. Thank you, Chair.
• So I'll leave it at that and vote aye. Four ayes, two nays, two not voting.

Bills: SB1005, SB1202, SB1278, SB1279, SB1280, SB1287

Keywords: cosmetics, animal testing, prohibition, manufacturers, sales regulation, state preemption, groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, solar radiation management, environment, regulation, Arizona Revised Statutes, weather modification, licensing, environmental impact, public safety, cloud seeding

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• And by your vote, SB 100 is reported favorably.
• And by your vote, Senator Bill 102 is reported favorably.
• Does any senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills before the committee today?
• I would like to be recorded as voting favorably for tabs one and two. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• I'd like to be voted in the affirmative on tabs one and two. Senator Garcia. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules convened with a quorum present and brief housekeeping remarks, including the introduction of new Rules staff director Shasta Cruz. Chair Pasadomo outlined the committee’s plan to move through bills efficiently, and Vice Chair Jones presided over the bill agenda. No public appearance forms or testimony were offered on any of the measures. The committee considered three Senate bills related to Florida Statutes: SB 100, the Adoption Act, which prospectively adopts the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 regular session’s statute materials; SB 102, which removes statutory provisions that have already been repealed or expired; and SB 104, the General Revisers’ Bill, which deletes obsolete language, updates cross-references, and corrects grammatical and typographical errors. Each bill was explained by Senator Pasadomo, received no questions or debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. After the votes, several senators requested to be recorded as voting favorably on tabs 1 and 2. Chair Pasadomo noted the meeting would be one of the session’s shortest and announced the committee would meet again on Thursday. Senator Martin moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned without objection.

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill was passed, I think, had one no vote in the Senate, was negotiated with the Board of Healing
• We voted. It is currently on the Senate side. I just want to pass that on to you.
• access to those types of services so that those things can be set for a patient early, so that they
• diagnose it early, then you can change life habits, including diet.
• And there's a specific screening test which seems to be quite good at picking that up early, which is

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Health and Mental Health heard testimony on several measures. HCR 42, sponsored by Representative Perkins, urged Congress to support programs intended to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicaid and Medicare patients. The sponsor said it would help elderly and low-income residents, while Representative Dahl argued the referenced program could cost more than other options such as GoodRx or generic pharmacy pricing. No vote was taken, and the hearing was closed after no additional support or opposition testimony was offered. The committee then heard Senate Bill 878 from Senator Fitzwater, a pharmacist practice act bill negotiated with the Board of Healing Arts and pharmacy groups. The bill would codify pandemic-era pharmacy flexibilities, expand pharmacist authority to administer certain vaccines approved by the FDA and state boards, allow therapeutic plans and some medical device dispensing, and authorize over-the-counter access to ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine with FDA-approved warning labels and standardized procedures. Supporters, including pharmacy associations and large pharmacy chains, said it would improve access, especially in rural areas, reduce delays in treatment, and help pharmacies remain open. Some members and an opponent raised concerns about safety, self-treatment, vaccine authority, and whether the bill shifts too much power from elected officials to boards. The bill was heard only; no committee vote was reported. The committee also heard House Resolution 538, which would designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and encourage support for research, funding, and affected families. Members largely supported the resolution, with comments about the severity of ALS and the importance of early communication and assistive technology. House Resolution 4661 followed, calling for increased awareness and screening for chronic kidney disease, especially among high-risk patients with diabetes and hypertension, and encouraging public-private education efforts around urine albumin-to-creatinine testing. The sponsor described it as an awareness measure rather than a mandate, and members asked about how education efforts might work and whether broader screening should be considered. No votes were taken on either resolution during the hearing.

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• <01:16:20.480> no<01:16:20.640> on ...and vote no on HF 2426.
• I appreciate you all, and I vote no to pass this amendment. Thank you.
• I appreciate you all, and I vote no to pass this amendment.
• I appreciate you all, and I vote no to pass this amendment. Thank you. Thank you, sir.
• I appreciate you all, and I vote no to pass this amendment. Thank you. Thank you, sir.

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• So we need to first reconsider the vote by which we passed it.
• reconsidered the vote.
• The recommendation we passed last week was on a vote of 66 to 29.
• The recommendation we passed last week on a vote of 66 to 29.
• vote yes.

Keywords: March 09, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• forget that a lot of the average age for a post-secondary education student is in their late 20s, early
• I'll initiate my conversation with the E-Board by stating I will be an aye vote for two primary reasons
• So I urge and I vote. I just wanted to let you know that. Thank you, Representative.
• So I encourage it and I vote. Thank you, Representative. Representative Evans. Thank you, Co-Chair.
• And thank you, Madam Speaker, for this time, and I would urge a no vote. Thank you, Senator.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The Emergency Board met on June 17, 2026, and approved a series of subcommittee recommendations, mostly on consent, related to federal grant applications, agency funding adjustments, and position authority. Early actions included approval of four federal grant applications from natural resources agencies, three public safety grant applications, a one-time increase for Judicial Department court security, retroactive approval for an AmeriCorps volunteer-generation grant, and a $7.5 million allocation to Southern Oregon University from a special appropriation for short-term financial stability. Members supporting the SOU item emphasized the university’s structural deficits, declining enrollment, and the need for a long-term higher education plan; several members voted no or raised concerns about sustainability, but the motion passed. The board also approved a federal apprenticeship expansion grant for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, a school nutrition equipment grant for the Department of Education, and an Oregon Health Authority request tied to Medicaid community engagement requirements under H.R. 1. Public safety items included funding for Oregon Military Department readiness facilities, a report on the stalled juvenile justice information system modernization project with a follow-up viability report due in 2026, and a statewide evacuation planning tool for emergency management. The evacuation tool drew strong support as a wildfire preparedness measure, with members noting it could significantly reduce alert times and save lives. A major point of debate was the Department of Justice request to add 16 permanent positions and increase other funds limitation for antitrust enforcement. Supporters argued the federal government has pulled back and Oregon needs capacity to pursue active cases and protect consumers; opponents objected to the process, the size of the expansion, and the incentive structure tied to settlements and awards. Despite those concerns, the motion passed. The board also approved Water Resources Department requests for the Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement program, an assistant water master position in Washington County, and federal funding for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater data collection. The water master item prompted questions about county cost shifts, but staff said the position would remain externally funded and would not be filled without those resources.

Transcript Highlights:

• Vote I if you are in favor voice vote.
• Vote I if you are in take a voice vote.
• Amato, votes no. Amato, votes no.
• Amato, votes no. CD1, Rep. Amato, votes no.
• Confirming you're in no vote. No vote. Yes. Thank you, members. Have all votes been cast?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• There will be no votes taken in today's hearing.
• Early Start funding, and it seems to be moving around within the federal administration.
• Representation does matter, and I am more concerned about vote.
• In our 2018 report, we recommended that the state unify the early intervention...
• And yet, at this early stage, the program faces real uncertainty.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing focused on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), related safety-net programs, and several administration trailer bill proposals. Members and witnesses discussed the impacts of H.R. 1 on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, the need for automatic exemption processes for people with disabilities and caregivers, and the risk that loss of health coverage could shift costs to regional centers or reduce access to services. DDS and the Department of Social Services said they are working on data matching and automation to identify exemptions, with implementation for CalFresh set to begin June 1, 2026. Public testimony from consumers and advocates emphasized that Medi-Cal, IHSS, CalFresh, and regional center services are essential to community living and that cuts or administrative barriers could destabilize households and force people back into more restrictive settings. The committee also reviewed the governor’s IHSS proposals. CDSS described three budget items: setting a baseline for average authorized hours and shifting costs above that baseline to counties, automating IHSS disenrollment and reinstatement tied to Medi-Cal eligibility, and eliminating the IHSS backup provider system. The LAO noted that if Medi-Cal or IHSS access is reduced, regional centers may have to fill gaps as payer of last resort, potentially at higher cost. Several members expressed strong concern about cost shifts to counties and warned that counties are already under severe fiscal pressure. The chair requested a harm-mitigation strategy before the May Revision and asked for more information on how the administration would prevent service reductions or instability for clients. The committee then heard a trailer bill proposal on DDS rate reform and the Quality Incentive Program. DDS asked to extend the contract exemption through December 31, 2030 and extend the deadline for finalizing rate reform regulations to December 31, 2030, saying the changes are budget-neutral and would give the department more time to complete implementation. DDS reported that about 81% of providers met the current Quality Incentive Program prerequisites, while providers and advocates said the 90-10 structure can function like a penalty and may destabilize providers that fail to qualify. Members asked for clearer guidance, more technical assistance, and redlined language before the May Revision, and indicated they may reject the proposal if concerns are not addressed. Finally, DDS presented a trailer bill to revise regional center governance and operations, including consolidating multiple contracts into one, giving DDS more flexibility to allocate funds through fiscal letters, strengthening board training and oversight, and removing barriers to provider capacity such as outdated office-location requirements and courtesy vendorization. The hearing ended without any votes, but members repeatedly emphasized protecting consumers, avoiding harmful cost shifts, and ensuring that any policy changes preserve services and community living for people with developmental disabilities.

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• This early exposure and mentorship inspires students to pursue these careers, which are critical for
• We'll need to adopt the substitute before we can vote on the bill.
• We are doing a vote. Yes, ma'am. Senator West is here. Senator Menéndez is here.
• Members, we are voting on Senate Bill 2395 by Senator Creighton. Senator West? It's a good bill.
• Let's receive a motion that I voted against Senate Bill 1832. So that needs to go to the floor.

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• Every cut was known to every member of Congress when they voted to pass this law.
• They all voted yes.
• I also just want to highlight that my presentation reflects our early understanding of the legislation
• It shifted this burden over to early childhood educators.
• Thank you for that information and for your work with our early children. Hi, good morning. Ms.

Keywords: 988, house, all