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• David, after he blew it, wrote these words, create in me a clean heart, O Lord, and renew a right spirit
• We also restrict grocery stores from selling spirits within the main store.
• Would they be fined for talking to me about spirits? sharing.
• Would they be fined for talking to me about spirits? Would Publix lose their liquor license?
• Would they be fined for talking to me about spirits outside of that walled area? Obviously not.

Bills: S0052, S0502, S0624, S0758, S0834, S0840

Keywords: places of worship, house of worship, church, mosque, synagogue, religious security, armed security, volunteer security, private security, security guard licensing, licensure exemption, Florida Statutes chapter 493, Class G license, Class C license, security services, faith-based institutions, public safety, military jurisdiction, delinquency, concurrent jurisdiction

Summary: The committee considered several bills and reported each favorably. SB 624, by Senator Yarborough, would allow batterers intervention programs to offer optional supplemental faith-based activities, with no participant required to take part. Supporters said it would expand provider options and help address a shortage of certified programs; opponents raised concerns about mixing government-ordered programming with religion and about the state’s prior rule change. The bill passed 7-2. The committee also approved CS/SB 834, which repeals a 2022 restriction barring licensed insurance agents from partnering with health care sharing ministries to market or sell their programs. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores free speech, consumer choice, and access to faith-based alternatives, while opponents warned about consumer confusion, higher commissions, and weak protections because these ministries are not insurance. After extended debate, the measure passed 8-2. Other measures advanced unanimously or near-unanimously. CS/SB 502, as amended, would give Florida concurrent jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on military installations so juveniles can be handled in the state system; it passed 9-0. CS/SB 52 would exempt volunteer armed security for houses of worship from Class D or G licensing requirements, and supporters cited rising threats to churches and the need for organized volunteer security; it passed 9-0. SB 840, a cleanup bill to narrow and clarify last year’s emergency-related land-use restrictions after hurricanes, also passed 9-0, and CS/SB 758, which updates the membership of the Justice Administration Commission, passed 9-0 after an amendment restoring two public defenders to the commission.

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• Let them know that they are created with a spirit of power, not of timidity.
• Let them know that they are created with a spirit of power, not of timidity.
• and all little girls, all young women, not only in the state but in this country can live in the spirit
• and all little girls, all young women, not only in the state but in this country can live in the spirit
• <00:35:33.920> of country can live in the spirit of country can live in the spirit of Claudet

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received several House Joint Resolutions: HJR 2 and HJR 3 to notify the governor that the legislature is in session and to escort the governor to the joint session, HJR 4 mourning the death of Howard Sanderford, and HJR 5 mourning the death of Samuel Allen Harper. Each was taken up by suspension of the rules and adopted without objection. Committee reports followed, with multiple Senate bills receiving favorable reports and being advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day. Reported bills included SB 20, 30, 31, and 41 from Judiciary; SB 19 from Banking and Insurance; SB 12, 28, 35, 42, 93, and 134 from County and Municipal Government; a large group of fiscal and economic development bills including SB 54, 77, 78, 89, 100-103, 113, 122, 126, 127, 128, and 136; and SB 32, 33, 55, 70, 108, 114, and 118 from Veterans and Military Affairs. Several of these reports included amendments, and all were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted SJR 6 honoring former Representative Brian Melton Jr., SJR 7 supporting federal voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, SJR 8 naming the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Wilmer, and SJR 9 honoring Samuel Allen Harper. The chamber then adopted SJR 10, a lengthy resolution celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin, with remarks from Senators Figures and Coleman emphasizing her civil rights legacy and the impact of her refusal to give up her bus seat at age 15. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 8:30 a.m. the next day.

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• Wine and Spirits Distributors of Florida. Okay. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• I'm Scott Ashley with Wine and Spirits Distributors of Florida, and we are appearing today to support
• You know, the alcohol excise tax is about seven dollars and fifty cents per gallon of spirits.
• A lot of the beverages that we carry in our store are non-infused, non-alcoholic spirits, beer, wine,
• Folks were entrepreneurial in spirit, and they took that opportunity.

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders. The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection. Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.

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• Its spirit of strength and optimism reflects the way our communities continue to honor tradition while
• In that spirit, and on behalf of the Jewish Caucus, I respectfully urge your support for H.R. 80.
• In that spirit, please join me in honoring our Asian Pacific Islander communities and the caucus.
• Tunday always led with such a beautiful heart and spirit, and to know that he continued on with his dreams

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of a motion to withdraw SB 107 and SB 117 from the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and place them on third reading. Members also approved procedural requests for adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest seating, and later took up the daily file. The main floor item was H.R. 80, a resolution recognizing Lunar New Year. Assembly Member Fong presented the resolution, and several members from different caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the holiday’s cultural significance, themes of renewal and family, and California’s large AAPI community. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 62 coauthors, and was then adopted by voice vote. Fong also distributed prosperity cookie boxes to members after passage. The chamber also observed moments of silence for Reverend Jesse Jackson and later for Babatunde Akinlola and Harold Tripp during adjournments in memory. Members gave tributes highlighting Akinlola’s film and education career and Tripp’s leadership in the Karuk Tribe and work on tribal restoration and natural resources. The session ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Thursday, February 19 at 9 a.m.

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• Heavenly Father, we come to you today with grateful hearts and humble spirits.
• With grateful hearts and humble spirits, we thank you for the privilege that we all have to serve this
• revolution, we can proudly claim that it is our free state of Florida that best represents that enduring spirit
• In the spirit of 1776, I'm happy to put my John Hancock on those pieces of legislation.

Summary: The Florida House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After opening formalities, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the appointment of a committee to notify the Governor that the Legislature was ready, the chamber recognized special guests and then received Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis. In his address, the Governor reviewed what he described as seven years of major accomplishments in Florida, emphasizing fiscal restraint, tax relief, economic growth, education reforms, environmental restoration, disaster response, public safety, and immigration enforcement. He highlighted a larger rainy day fund, reduced debt, record job and business growth, universal school choice, higher teacher pay, Hope Florida, Everglades restoration, stronger hurricane response, and tougher laws on crime and illegal immigration. He also warned about property tax burdens, called for a constitutional path to property tax relief, urged informed consent in medical policy, and raised concerns about artificial intelligence. The Governor pointed to several bills already filed and urged lawmakers to send him legislation eliminating DEI in local government, further discouraging illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking the spread of Sharia law. He closed by asking the Legislature to continue advancing his agenda. After the address, the joint session voted to dissolve.

Transcript Highlights:

• Heavenly Father, we come to you today with grateful hearts and humble spirits.
• With grateful hearts and humble spirits, we thank you for the privilege that we all have to serve this
• we can proudly claim that it is our free state of Florida that best represents... ...that enduring spirit
• In the spirit of 1776, I'm happy to put my John Hancock on those pieces of legislation.

Summary: The transcript is of a Florida Legislature joint session convened to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the House and Senate were received, a committee was appointed to notify the Governor that the joint session was ready, and the Governor and First Lady were introduced. The Senate President presided, a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were offered, and the joint session then recessed to await the Governor’s arrival. Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record over the past seven years. He highlighted fiscal restraint, larger reserves and rainy-day funds, debt reduction, tax cuts, business and job growth, school choice expansion, education reforms, higher teacher pay, civics initiatives, environmental restoration efforts in the Everglades, hurricane response improvements, public safety and immigration enforcement, and opposition to DEI and other ideological policies. He also urged lawmakers to send him bills on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and addressing what he described as the creep of Sharia law. The Governor additionally called for property tax relief through the constitutional amendment process and for legislation emphasizing informed consent in medical decision-making. He warned about risks posed by artificial intelligence and said new technologies should align with American values. No substantive votes were taken on policy matters during the session; after the Governor’s remarks, the joint session adopted a motion to dissolve.

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• Heavenly Father, we come to you today with grateful hearts and humble spirits.
• With grateful hearts and humble spirits, we thank you for the privilege that we all have to serve this
• revolution, we can proudly claim that it is our free state of Florida that best represents That enduring spirit
• In the spirit of 1776, I'm happy to put my John Hancock on those pieces of legislation.

Summary: The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session. The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law. No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.

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• administration, which seems kind of unnecessary and just promotes division that I think is not part of the spirit
• not<00:23:11.200> part<00:23:11.440> of<00:23:11.679> the<00:23:12.240> spirit
• <00:23:12.640> of think is not not part of the spirit of think is not not part of the spirit

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on April 15, 2025, and heard several Senate resolutions. For S.R. 128, S.D. 1, which asks the Attorney General to provide a list of state lands leased to the United States or federal agencies, Deputy Attorney General Miranda Steed said the Attorney General had concerns with the resolution as drafted because it also seeks legal opinions on the legality of current and potential lease renewals. She noted the issue is important, especially with military leases expiring in 2029, but said the request was too broad and suggested legislators bring specific questions to the Attorney General after session instead of through a resolution. Committee members discussed the request, including concerns about language referencing the current administration, but ultimately recommended passage as is, with one member noting support with reservations. The motion to pass S.R. 128, S.D. 1 unamended was adopted. The committee then considered S.R. 204, requesting the Department of Law Enforcement to provide information on the disposal, detonation, and destruction of explosives, fireworks, and similar hazardous materials. There was no in-person testimony and no one on Zoom to testify, though one written testimony with comments had been received. The committee recommended passage of S.R. 204 as is, and the recommendation was adopted without opposition. Finally, the committee took up S.R. 184, requesting county police departments to increase enforcement against out-of-state vehicles operating on public roads without proper county registration. Again, there was no live testimony, only one written submission with comments. The vice chair recommended passage as is, noting a similar House resolution had not been scheduled on the other side. The committee adopted the recommendation and then adjourned.

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• On the note said this, with the passing of our physical being, once energy and spirit is not lost, it
• his memory that will produce the most beautiful fruit for many years to come as a reminder that his spirit
• that very tree and now that beautiful fruit tree is not just a reminder of my nephew Christopher's spirit
• And we'll continue to, in that spirit, work towards good policy, but also also work towards getting to

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Murdoch has always had a very generous spirit, if you know Senator Murdoch.
• What I've always admired most about Senator Murdock is his fearless spirit.
• What I've always admired most about Senator Murdoch is his fearless spirit.
• And then the Holy Spirit guides and directs, convicts.
• And then the Holy Spirit that guides and directs, convicts, participates in the decisions, the votes

Keywords: 1204, all

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• [applause] And in the spirit of dragon slayers, some of us love Fourth Wing.
• gt;> [applause] >> And<00:22:13.679> in<00:22:13.919> the<00:22:14.159> spirit
• of dragon slayers, >> And in the spirit of dragon slayers, some<00:22:16.960> of<00:22:
• And then, in the spirit of Valentine's Day, accompanying them is my spouse, Elia Johnson.
• And then, in the spirit of Valentine's Day, accompanying them is my spouse, Elia Johnson.

Bills: HB2198, HB2021, HB1881, HB1964, HB1990, HB2151, HB2599, HB2414

Keywords: gambling, prediction markets, Hawaii gambling laws, financial contracts, ethical concerns, electric bicycles, micro-mobility devices, safety regulations, traffic laws, insurance exemption, high-speed electric devices, land use, ropeway, transportation, state regulation, government exemption, building code, permitting process, training, state council

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• We pray for the spirit of unity to cross these aisles, tear down every wall of division, every barrier
• of pride, and every spirit of offense that would seek to separate them.
• Let the spirit of unity release wisdom, clarity, and solution.
• Invite the Holy Spirit to move freely in this place, to guard, to convict, and to heal.
• He's in good spirits, and I'm sure he is watching from home, likely just to make sure Senator Trumbull

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• But that was not the spirit of Senate Bill 180.
• But I didn't want that to taint the spirit and really the solid legislation that was Senate Bill 180.
• But that was not the spirit of Senate Bill 180.
• But I didn't want that to taint the spirit and really the solid legislation that was Senate Bill 180.
• But that was not the spirit of Senate Bill 180.

Bills: S0330, S0354, S0504, S0506, S0526, S0594, S0840

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee took up several bills related to public safety, housing, disaster recovery, construction, and land use. SB 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, aligned the definition of heart disease with medical practice, and allowed a transferring law enforcement officer to rely on a prior physical if the new agency does not provide one. An amendment stating the act serves an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and fire groups. SB 594 expanded local housing assistance eligibility to residents of mobile home communities, including SHIP rental assistance for lot rent and rehabilitation/emergency repair programs for the home itself; it also passed unanimously after support from manufactured housing advocates. SB 840 revised the hurricane-related land use limits enacted in prior legislation by sunsetting certain temporary restrictions on June 30, 2026, narrowing the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles from a storm track, and exempting certain planning, water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood-related decisions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to fix unintended consequences of prior hurricane recovery legislation, and the measure was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. SB 526 addressed commercial construction projects by prohibiting “no damages for delay” clauses in public construction contracts, directing the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform commercial permit application, requiring permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adding mitigation to product approval categories; county representatives raised concerns about implementation and fees, but the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 504 and SB 506, both by Senator Burgess, creating a framework for code inspector body camera use and a related public records exemption for recordings. Both were described as optional for local governments and were reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 354, a major “blue ribbon projects” bill creating a framework for very large developments that would reserve at least 60% of land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses in exchange for streamlined approval and state preemption over local land use controls. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and land preservation and opponents warning about local control, sprawl, infrastructure costs, and weak conservation protections. Two amendments were adopted to define reserve areas more specifically and address conservation easements, and the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote, with Senator Passidomo voting no.

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• May the spirit of unity and cooperation prevail for the genuine good of society, the upbuilding of our
• In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.
• In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Good morning.

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• In support today, I would like to recognize someone who epitomizes the true spirit of care, commitment
• In support today, I would like to recognize someone who epitomizes the true spirit of care, commitment
• :18:44.720> epitomizes<00:18:45.600> the<00:18:45.840> true<00:18:46.160> spirit
• someone who epitomizes the true spirit someone who epitomizes the true spirit of<00:18:46.720>
• of a 2024 Hawaii the true spirit of a 2024 Hawaii healthcare<00:29:36.919> hero.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• This remarkable growth is a testament to their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit.
• That spirit of service has not only grown, but has continued.
• THAT SPIRIT OF SERVICE HAS NOT ONLY GROWN, BUT HAS CONTINUED.
• spirit that defines our parade.
• SPIRIT THAT DEFINES OUR PARADE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Bestow on us, divided though we may be, the unity of your spirit, through the bond of peace.
• That we would each commit to live into the gifts of that same spirit and to serve one another as stewards
• THAT WE WOULD EACH COMMIT TO LIVE INTO THE GIFTS OF THAT SAME SPIRIT AND TO SERVE ONE ANOTHER AS STEWARDS

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 20, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• That you would so flood our hearts and this place with the fruit of your spirit that is love.
• This world with a radiant spirit and a heart full of love.
• He faced life changes with courage and an unshakable spirit.
• Gilbert though you have left this earthly world your spirit remains alive in the love and laughter you
• Throughout the years it's faced challenges and experienced growth, but its spirit of and determination

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Um, [clears throat] we established that uh it it would be in the spirit of Senate decorum um to announce
• established that uh it it would be in we established that uh it it would be in the<00:06:38.720> spirit
• 39.520> Senate<00:06:40.000> decorum<00:06:41.280> um<00:06:41.600> to the spirit
• of Senate decorum um to the spirit of Senate decorum um to announce<00:06:42.800> that<00:06:

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Oh precious Lord, we come right now in your darling Son Jesus' name and by your Holy Spirit presence.
• and die by darling and son Jesus name and die by your<00:06:11.199> holy<00:06:11.520> spirit
• <00:06:12.240> Father<00:06:12.479> we<00:06:12.639> ask your holy spirit presence
• Father we ask your holy spirit presence.

Bills: HB38, HB39, HB181, HB38, HB39, HB181

Keywords: district attorneys, prosecutorial function, law enforcement, criminal procedure, legal advice, paternity, putative father registry, adoption, legal rights, parental rights, HB181, Alabama Building Renovation Finance Authority, bond authorization, state bonds, capital improvements, public buildings, State Capitol, renovation finance, public office facilities, infrastructure financing