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• Framework Implementation,” in which the statute requires a telecommunications company to implement STIR
• /SHAKEN authentication framework or an alternative that is comparable.
• The statute mandates that a telecommunications company implement the STIR/SHAKEN authentication framework

Bills: S0888, S1516, S1562

Keywords: professional services, design professionals, contracting parties, indemnification, public policy, caller identification, telecommunications, fraud prevention, STIR/SHAKEN, telecom regulations, call blocking, consumer protection, motor vehicle, franchise, dealership, distribution, licensee, successor, franchise agreement

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met with all members present and took up three bills. On Senate Bill 1562, as amended by a strike-all, Senator Trumbull explained that the measure would apply only to new vehicle brands and would limit any one dealer or dealer group to no more than one-third of statewide sales after a brand reaches 1,000 vehicles in Florida, with the stated goal of promoting competition and preventing manufacturers from concentrating sales through a single dealer. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. Senator Smith later asked to be recorded in the negative on this bill, and Senator Yarbrough asked to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1562 and SB 888. The committee then heard Senate Bill 888 by Senator Martin, which would limit professional services contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects so they are liable only for their own negligence or that of those under their supervision, extend those protections from public to private contracts, void broader indemnity clauses, require a professional standard of care, and prohibit additional-insured requirements. There was no debate or opposition, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, Senator Garcia presented Senate Bill 1516 on caller identification information, citing the volume of robocalls and fraud losses among older adults. The bill would prohibit misleading caller ID practices, require telecommunications companies to provide accurate originating number and location information, create penalties for violations, and require STIR/SHAKEN authentication or a comparable framework. Two appearance forms were filed in support from the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar and AARP, and Senator Smith voiced support during debate. The committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting concluded with closing remarks and adjournment.

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• Bill 97 is an appropriation to the Department of Health to provide training and education to prevent shaken
• Shaken baby syndrome is now called abusive head trauma, and it is brain damage from baby shaking.
• Research shows that prior to the Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention education being required statewide,
• Does that line item specifically say shaken baby syndrome? prevention funding? It does. Thank you.

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions

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• support of HF 4384, a bill that would strengthen education on abusive head trauma, also known as shaken
• <00:04:01.120> As<00:04:01.360> you<00:04:01.519> may shaken baby syndrome.
• As you may shaken baby syndrome.
• I urge you to support HF 4384, a simple way to 25 babies in Minnesota are shaken.
• The 25 babies in Minnesota are shaken.

Bills: HF3831, HF3603, HF1900, HF495, HF3750, HF4316, HF2136, HF4384

Keywords: SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order

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• Authentication framework implementation, in which the statute mandates a telecommunication company to implement STIR
• /SHAKEN authentication framework, or an alternative that is comparable.

Summary: The Commerce Committee on Tourism met and first took up Senate Bill 1562 by Senator Trumbull, which was amended with a strike-all amendment. The substitute bill would apply only to new vehicle brands, set a 1,000-vehicle sales threshold, and limit any one dealer or dealer group to no more than one-third of statewide sales to promote competition and dealer diversity. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the committee substitute favorably by roll call vote, with Senator Smith later recording a negative vote and Senator Yarbrough requesting an affirmative vote on the tab. The committee then considered Senate Bill 888 by Senator Martin, which limits professional services contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects so they can be held liable only for their own negligence or that of those under their supervision. The bill extends existing protections from public contracts to private contracts, voids broader indemnity clauses, requires a professional standard of care, and bars additional-insured requirements. After no questions or debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1516 by Senator Garcia on misleading or inaccurate caller identification. The sponsor cited the volume of robocalls and scam losses, especially affecting older adults, and said the bill would create new statutory provisions requiring telecommunications companies to address spoofed caller ID and implement STIR/SHAKEN authentication or a comparable alternative. Testimony in support came from the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and AARP, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The chair then noted the committee would not reconvene later that evening and adjourned the meeting.

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• It has shaken my trust. We need a path, a democratic path, to restore trust.
• It has shaken my trust. We need a path, a democratic path, to restore trust.
• <03:02:34.000> of This has shaken the confidence of This has shaken the confidence of students
• It has shaken my trust. It has shaken my trust.
• as Stone Street stir served as Stone Street stir served as superintendent<03:24:09.600> until

Keywords: 958, all

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• Antisemitism is at its highest levels in decades, driven by hate and vitriol, and stirred up by social
• They are shaken, but they are resilient, and they are grateful for the outpouring of support the world
• driven by hate and vitriol, and stirred driven by hate and vitriol, and stirred up<00:12:33.400>
• Jewish families in Michigan and around the world are rightfully shaken.
• Jewish families in Michigan and around the world are rightfully shaken.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I was caught off guard, and frankly, I was shaken up about it.
• testify on this during the regular session, I spoke about a personal family story in the hopes it would stir
• We already have issues with police getting paid leave and then only a stir talking to after unjustly

Bills: SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17

Keywords: SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life, pro-choice, Texas abortion law, civil liability, qui tam, private enforcement, bounty hunter law, attorney general, parens patriae, abortion litigation, anti-SLAPP, Texas Citizens Participation Act, fee shifting

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• <00:42:33.119> baby April 11th, 2025 as shaken baby April 11th, 2025 as shaken baby prevention
• <00:43:00.079> baby injured severely in a shaken baby injured severely in a shaken baby incident
• <00:43:49.760> So<00:43:49.920> earlier on shaken baby syndrome.
• So earlier on shaken baby syndrome.
• <00:44:18.720> baby tomorrow is is shape shaken baby tomorrow is is shape shaken baby Syndrome

Keywords: 1183, house

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• from our jails through early release policies, so there are plenty of people out there willing to stir
• CRIMINALS FROM OUR JAILS THROUGH EARLY RELEASE POLICIES SO THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE OUT THERE WILLING TO STIR
• It is metastasizing and deeply have shaken the people of my community.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Staff were shaken, families were shaken, children noticed his absence.
• . shaken. shaken.
• > were<01:47:16.880> shaken, Staff were shaken, families were shaken, Staff were shaken
• , families were shaken, children<01:47:18.440> noticed<01:47:18.840> his<01:47:19.000><
• by the forces outside of their shaken by the forces outside of their control.<02:01:08.200> Um

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the social groups or the social media groups in our various community groups, this one caused such a stir
• probably that the same lack of communication that resulted won't happen again is going to be very shaken
• probably that the same lack of communication that resulted won't happen again is going to be very shaken
• Um, I'm here to testify that the minute that a parent's trust is shaken, I invited several parents with
• Minute that a parent's trust is shaken in public schools, they will immediately start considering

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Those who trust in You cannot be shaken.
• THOSE WHO TRUST IN YOU CANNOT BE SHAKEN.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, February 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We are on House Bill 97, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention and Funding. Madam Chair, you may proceed.
• And the one that didn't ended up with the shaken baby. So she will co-sponsor again.
• Research showed that prior to the shaken baby syndrome being required statewide, one of the six parents
• We're moving away from shaken baby, but it's going to take a while. So it's abusive head trauma.
• We're moving away from shaken baby, but it's going to take a while. So it's abusive head trauma.

Keywords: 996, all

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• of spring, we ask for a similar stirring of renewal in these walls.
• ><00:03:01.200> winter<00:03:01.440> begins<00:03:01.760> to<00:03:01.920> stir
• <00:03:02.159> with<00:03:02.319> the quiet of winter begins to stir with the quiet
• of winter begins to stir with the promise<00:03:02.800> of<00:03:02.959> spring,<00:03
• stirring of renewal in these walls. stirring of renewal in these walls.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• At three months old, she was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and diagnosed with shaken baby
• At three months old, she was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and diagnosed with shaken baby
• Throughout American history, questions about religion and government have stirred passionate debate.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.

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• At three months old, she was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and diagnosed with shaken baby
• At three months old, she was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and diagnosed with shaken baby
• Throughout American history, questions about religion and government have stirred passionate debate.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions before moving into a long special-order calendar. The chamber first considered two claims bills: SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents, and SB 26/HB 6509 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence. Both bills were substituted with their House companions and passed overwhelmingly. Members then approved several policy bills focused on child welfare, education, and professional regulation. CS/CS/SB 42/HB 47 required child protective investigators to consider certain medical diagnoses before proceeding in abuse cases; CS/SB 206/HB 851 expanded autism-related training and incentives for teacher preparation programs; SB 556/HB 453 allowed Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements for students with disabilities and clarified marching band credit; SB 688 reestablished licensure and regulation for naturopathic doctors; SB 878/HB 1347 addressed clinical laboratory personnel shortages by aligning more closely with federal CLIA standards; and SB 914/HB 867 clarified that licensed occupational therapists may perform dry needling. Each of these measures passed, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The chamber also approved bills on court administration, public records, financial disclosure, and child welfare. SB 326/HB 131 modernized rules for curators of estates; SB 758/HB 625 updated the composition of the Justice Administrative Commission, with an amendment broadening the judicial member to a judge or senior judge; SB 830 created a public records exemption for certain local government executives and their families; SB 964/HB 6011 revised how gifts and honoraria are reported and, via amendment, restored a percentage-based reporting option for financial disclosures; and SB 1002 clarified that acute or chronic parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow courts to order assessment and services. These bills all passed, with SB 830 drawing the most opposition among them. The most contentious debate centered on CS/CS/CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a framework for very large planned communities with substantial conservation set-asides. Supporters argued it would provide a new growth-management tool and economic opportunity, while opponents warned it was too broad, lacked specificity, weakened local control, and could be exploited by large developers. After extensive debate and an amendment limiting data centers in commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than brought to a final vote. The Senate also passed SB 530 on lottery operations, SB 1632/HB 1471 on foreign law and domestic terrorist designations after a lengthy and divisive amendment debate over references to Sharia law, and SB 21/HB 218 on land-use regulations tied to hurricane recovery, which preserves SB 180 restrictions in storm-affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties.

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• I'm always stirring the... always. Okay. Thank you, guys.
• >> I'm<00:08:21.919> always<00:08:22.160> stirring<00:08:22.479> the<00:08
• >> I'm always stirring the always. >> I'm always stirring the always.

Bills: HB308, HB308

Keywords: elections, voter registration, publishing requirements, cost-saving, transparency, property tax exemption, senior citizens, Mobile County, tax legislation, constitutional amendment, 923, senate, all

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• Let it stir our conscience, convict our hearts, and guide every hand that writes, withdraws, or decides
• Let<00:12:45.920> it<00:12:46.040> stir<00:12:46.320> our<00:12:46.440> conscience
• , Let it stir our conscience, Let it stir our conscience, convict<00:12:48.280> our<00:12:

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• what you're saying is correct: that there is a sense from the grassroots that things needed to be shaken
• <00:53:31.280> needed<00:53:31.520> to<00:53:31.599> be<00:53:31.760> shaken
• <00:53:32.319> I'm that things needed to be shaken up.
• I'm that things needed to be shaken up.
• up is there like to see things shaken up is there any<00:57:21.119> sense<00:57:21.440> of

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing with Professor Colin Moore on democratic norms and their erosion in the United States, with a focus on what that could mean for Hawaii. Chair Carl Rhodes introduced the topic and the professor, noting the briefing was livestreamed and could be rescheduled if technical problems arose. Moore defined democratic norms as unwritten guardrails that make written constitutional rules work in practice, emphasizing two core norms from political science: mutual toleration, meaning acceptance of political opponents as legitimate, and institutional forbearance, meaning restraint in using legal powers to the maximum for partisan gain. Moore used historical examples to show how norms develop and erode, including George Washington’s resignation, the Alien and Sedition Acts, the contested 1800 election, Franklin Roosevelt’s court-packing plan, and Watergate. He argued that democracies usually erode gradually rather than through sudden coups, often through leaders who reject opponents’ legitimacy, tolerate political violence, restrict civil liberties, or attack the press. He said the United States is vulnerable because of its strong presidency, an 18th-century constitutional design that did not anticipate modern political parties or a neutral civil service, and because polarization has encouraged “constitutional hardball” and retaliation. He cited comparative examples such as Hungary, Turkey, and other countries that slid toward authoritarianism over time, and said the U.S. has been rated a flawed democracy by outside indexes. Moore said the erosion predates Donald Trump, though he believes Trump has accelerated it, and pointed to recent actions and rhetoric as moving beyond ceremony into government practice. He also warned that Congress has not consistently checked executive power and that public willingness to excuse anti-democratic behavior from preferred candidates is troubling. The briefing ended with Moore turning to federalism and Hawaii, arguing that the state depends heavily on federal funding for health care, schools, housing, and infrastructure, and that delays or disruptions from an unstable federal government could create serious local harm even if no law is formally broken.

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• We don’t want them stirring them towards litigation or stirring them towards other things or other avenues
• We don’t want them stirring them towards litigation or stirring them towards other things or other avenues
• We don’t want them stirring them towards litigation or stirring them towards other things or other avenues
• We don’t want them stirring them towards litigation or stirring them towards other things or other avenues
• We don’t want them stirring them towards litigation or stirring them towards other things or other avenues

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first reviewed its schedule, noting that 13 bills were being executed the next day and that additional subcommittee work would be scheduled around Town Meeting Day and the following session days. The chair explained that the committee would not meet on Town Meeting Day, would handle the remaining bills on the next available subcommittee day, and would continue any unfinished items later in the month. The committee then took up House Bill 774, which concerned Medicare-related coverage issues. Members discussed the bill’s purpose and the differences between Medicare standard and Medicare Advantage, with one member saying the proposal was informative but did not offer a workable solution. The committee also moved to inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 185, and the motion passed on a 6-0 vote. House Bill 241, relating to alternatives to opioids, was retained for further work. Members said the bill raised concerns about insurers effectively practicing medicine and about the lack of evidence on the efficacy of some alternative treatments, while also noting that chiropractic coverage mandates already exist in statute. The committee voted to retain the bill, with the motion passing 6-0. The most extended discussion was on House Bill 648, which would expand insurance coverage for glucose monitoring. Testimony and committee comments focused on whether coverage should be tied to insulin use or instead to a physician’s medical judgment, the role of continuous glucose monitoring for people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin, and the potential cost impact. An insurance department fiscal analyst said the original $22-per-member estimate was based on the unamended bill and that the amended version would require updated analysis; members agreed to retain the bill to narrow the eligible population and revisit the language later.