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• Senate Bill 1046 would require that by January 1st of each year, each telecommunication provider will
• Senate Bill 1046 would require that by January 1st of each year, each telecommunication provider will
• Finally, Senate Bill 1046 would prohibit any telecommunication provider that is in violation from receiving
• I have not provided direct input into the bill with the sponsor, no.
• That the university has already provided us space for.

Bills: SB1046

Keywords: telecommunications, broadband, internet infrastructure, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, national security, foreign adversary, China, Chinese equipment, supply chain security, network equipment, microchips, Arizona Corporation Commission, telecommunications provider, communications infrastructure, Huawei, ZTE, state-owned enterprise, sanctions, infrastructure security

Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology heard Senate Bill 1046, which would bar critical telecommunications infrastructure in Arizona from using equipment manufactured or owned by a foreign adversary, require annual certification to the Corporation Commission, impose civil penalties for noncompliance, and cut off state, local, or federal infrastructure funding for violators. Marina Macklin testified in support, arguing the bill responds to real national-security risks from China, citing examples such as Huawei, Hikvision, and other foreign-linked technology concerns, and saying states can act where federal efforts are incomplete or slow. Members raised questions about cost, timing, and whether the bill duplicates federal action; Macklin said the bill targets public procurement and that state action remains appropriate. The committee then voted 5-1 to return SB 1046 with a do pass recommendation. The committee next received a presentation from Craig Luxbacher of the University of Arizona on mining technology and the state’s role as an innovation hub. He described university work on automation, microgrids, critical mineral recovery, tailings remediation, workforce training, and heat-stress protection, and said Arizona can help de-risk new mining technologies through research partnerships, training networks, and policy support. Members asked about microgrids, federal and state law changes, tariffs, workforce decline, AI, and how the Legislature could help; Luxbacher emphasized the need for coordinated training pipelines, incubators for mining startups, and support for pilot projects and processing capacity. Jeremiah Pate, founder and CTO of Lunisand, then presented on subsurface imaging technology using georadiotomography. He said the system can image deep underground from airborne platforms, helping locate critical minerals, aquifers, tunnels, and hidden defense-related threats more quickly than traditional methods. Members asked about archaeological uses, mineral identification, water detection, whether similar companies exist, and defense applications. Pate said the technology is still developing but is unique in its field-practical airborne capability. The meeting concluded with closing remarks from the chair and adjournment.

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• Chairman Darby, your bill relates to access. ...by a certified telecommunications provider to the rights
• Taylor Telcom is a rural telecommunications provider.
• If it's a telecom provider, assign it to the telecom provider.
• That is entitled "Non-Discriminatory Access" on electric cooperatives shall provide a certified telecommunications
• So the Chair lays out House Bill 3445, relating to the access by a certified telecommunications provider

Bills: HB3445, HB3448

Keywords: telecommunications, electric cooperative, rights-of-way, infrastructure, provider access, right-of-way, pole attachment, regulatory access, 1184, house, all

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• So what was prepared in Senate Finance was Senate Bill 273, which basically provided them with funding
• I remember signing the invoices for those on behalf of the tribe to pay for those services to be provided
• But in general, they each had independent contracts with different providers of prison-related services
• Representative Vincent, these are numbers they provided us.
• And unfortunately, Torrance County didn't really provide us much data.

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• I'm the CEO of Plateau Telecommunications.
• ...are they required to provide for their customers?
• So making sure that that provider provides the service, that's...
• For family infant toddler providers, Mr.
• While the number has been decreased, and I think we have to provide some comfort, we need to provide

Bills: HB2, SB152

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion

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• any In part because the school districts, to my knowledge, still have not provided any data to PED on
• Line 159, and I would submit, is not needed to provide a supplemental appropriation before the fiscal
• And then the vendors were not offering that to the work providers and pocketing that as income.
• You provided not only construction funding through bonding, you provided additional...
• You provided not only construction funding through bonding, you provided additional maintenance funding

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• So the household could go directly to their broadband provider, provided that they are...
• At the federal level, the household could go directly to their broadband provider, provided that they
• They also provide the service in that community. Everybody provides a service, but we don't.
• If we are directly supporting an internet service provider to provide service on a nation, Pueblo, or
• Consent for applicable persons to provide service.

Bills: SB152, SB145, SB190, HB247

Keywords: telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent

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• Current statute, 365.176, the Florida Call Blocking Act, allows providers to block calls from certain
• My bill addresses this by creating new statutory provisions for telecommunication companies regarding
• My bill addresses this by creating new statutory provisions for telecommunication companies regarding
• The bill requires that a telecommunications company provide the telephone number and location from which
• The bill also provides that this does not apply to authorized activity of a law enforcement agency or

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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• Members of the public, the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Broadband will come to order.
• Senate Bill 924 relates to the entities that provide cable services.
• I would like to endorse their testimony and the handout that was provided by the Chair.
• I'd be happy to provide them for you. I don't have them in hand.
• The legislation would allow existing cable providers to reposition their cable services.

Bills: HB2838, HB2964, HB3213, SB924

Keywords: broadband, internet access, digital equity, tax reduction, government funding, rural counties, fiber-optic, state funding, infrastructure, digital divide, economic development, fiber-optic cable, excavation, utilities, civil penalties, municipal regulations, video services, regulation, public right-of-way, franchise authority

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• We're accepting applications from providers who provide LEO satellite service.
• I mean, we have obviously Starlink as the common provider in that area.
• We have other smaller private providers who are providing services to DOD and things like that, who may
• It relates to the entities that provide video services.
• Do broadband providers pay that franchise fee too? No. And there currently is a lot...

Bills: HB2838, HB2964, HB3213, SB924

Keywords: broadband, internet access, digital equity, tax reduction, government funding, rural counties, fiber-optic, state funding, infrastructure, digital divide, economic development, fiber-optic cable, excavation, utilities, civil penalties, municipal regulations, video services, regulation, public right-of-way, franchise authority

Bills: HB1845, HB2192, HB2438, HB2529, HB2607, HB2658, HB3348, HB3505, HB3305

Keywords: rural prosecution, salary assistance, staffing grant, legal support, criminal justice, fireworks, permit requirements, sale, county regulations, public safety, hospital district, administration, elections, director qualifications, public contracts, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation

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• about the services our members provide. about the services our members provide.
• providing service. providing service.
• But they have done extremely poor at<00:37:46.760> providing at providing at providing the<00:
• Um, we had individual providers. We had provider associations.
• Um, we had individual providers. We had provider associations.

Bills: HF4110, HF4101, HF4144, HF3546

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance

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• It relates to the access by a certified telecommunications provider to the rights of way and poles of
• This causes costs to increase by requiring municipalities to reimburse telecommunications and cable providers
• There are dozens and dozens of certificated telecommunications companies. ...communications providers
• But for each individual city, it is much less impactful than providers who are providing these services
• providers who use our right-of-way.

Bills: HB3713, HB3953, HB4055, HB4272

Keywords: telecommunications, local exchange companies, universal service fund, rate maintenance, business expansion, broadband access, internet service, multiunit residential properties, urban areas, affordability programs, fiber-optic cables, public land, construction permits, environmental impact, notification requirements, municipal projects, infrastructure, facility relocation, public right-of-way, 1184

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• provides a walkthrough?
• It provides, uh, you know, I mentioned this is being my highest priority.
• <00:27:16.960> a verified I'm here today to provide a verified I'm here today to provide a
• <00:47:47.680> true with the state to provide true with the state to provide true border-to-border
• <00:51:07.960> some feel compelled to provide some feel compelled to provide some additional

Bills: HF1704

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• and patterns identified through provider and patterns identified through provider audits,<00:12:
• <00:19:20.400> the going to continue to not provide the going to continue to not provide the
• , financial impacts both to uh providers, financial impacts both to uh providers, hospitals<00:31
• legislature did include a provider legislature did include a provider enrollment<01:16:07.360>
• <01:40:42.880> in sure that we can support providers in sure that we can support providers

Bills: HF3379

Keywords: housing stabilization, disability services, predatory funding, provider requirements, housing accessibility, 1183, house

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• <00:26:35.919> nationally see more Broadband providers nationally see more Broadband providers
• Minnesota's telecommunication providers have invested billions of dollars to build infrastructure, increasing
• businesses Minnesota's telecommunication businesses Minnesota's telecommunication providers<00:34
• They have a 45-year history in providing telecommunication services throughout the country, and they
• Our organization provides telecommunication infrastructure services in the St.

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

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• c> to<00:02:16.920> providers<00:02:18.120> who Provide a 10-day notice to providers
• Changing the services I provide and how they are provided.
• that I provide. that I provide.
• care providers that do. care providers that do.
• Don't talk to the provider. Don't talk to the provider.

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance

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• Today we will limit testimony to those who will provide answers to questions and provide clarification
• There is written testimony in members' folders from people who provided it for our meetings this week
• provide answers to questions and provide provide answers to questions and provide clarification<
• people who provided it uh for<00:03:16.440> our<00:03:16.640> meetings<00:03:17.360>
• underground telecommunications underground telecommunications installation<00:14:48.880> across

Bills: HF1704, HF2052

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• Amendment 948932 is technical and was provided by staff. Other questions on the amendment?
• So that's really why it's important for me to provide youth with these leadership opportunities, to see
• This organization taught me that agriculture affects every aspect of my urban life, and it provided the
• First is classroom or laboratory instruction, which provides students with contextual learning.
• And as our vision states, FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

Bills: S0806

Keywords: right to repair, repairability, consumer repair, independent repair provider, authorized repair provider, portable wireless device, smartphone repair, cell phone repair, mobile device, agricultural equipment, farm equipment, tractor, combine, diagnostic information, repair manuals, parts availability, tools, embedded software, firmware, security module

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture took up SB 806, a consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill sponsored by Senator Truenow. The bill was described as expanding repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. Two amendments were adopted: one clarified that portable devices do not include motor vehicles, and another was a technical staff amendment. Testimony included support for the general goal of repair access, but opposition from a John Deere dealership representative, who warned the bill could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, increase downtime, and create emissions-compliance risks. The Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state laws, a private right of action against manufacturers, and inconsistencies with other states’ repair laws. After closing remarks from Senator Truenow, the committee voted to report CS for SB 806 favorably. The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers and alumni, who highlighted 4-H’s role in youth development, leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living. They described statewide participation of more than 216,000 youth, the impact of camps and hands-on programs, and efforts to raise funds for facility improvements, including Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee. Members asked about how youth discover 4-H, what drives participation, and the organization’s growth goals, including reaching 300,000 youth. Next, Florida FFA state officers presented on agricultural education and FFA’s role in preparing students for careers in agriculture and related fields. They emphasized the three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA leadership activities, and noted Florida’s membership growth to more than 65,000 students, supported by state funding that allows all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. Members discussed the need for technology and AI to help meet future food-production demands, and the presenters stressed innovation, urban agriculture, and efficiency as key to feeding a growing population. The meeting concluded with general comments of support and a request for a group photo with the students.

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• At times, it's important to ensure that coverage... is provided.
• Since Representative Paul brought up, it provides the benefit as well.
• the potential benefit is to providing those coverage to the health care.
• It would just provide additional information if you wanted it.
• Claims that the providers have. turn to us that we pay them.

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers

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• This bill aligns with with what the AP ECD is was intended to do is to provide better information to
• Do you do that mandate by the providers? No, I think we're having...
• Uh, and administrative cost apply both to the plans and to the physician. and health care providers.
• We have Texans who, for example, are covered by Medicaid and Medicare. care so this will just provide
• That way, when it comes to billing, the providers know, okay, we're going to talk to...

Bills: HB138, HB335, HB388, HB138

Keywords: health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, education, funding, classroom resources, teacher support, student outcomes, health benefits, provider dentists, payment reimbursement, insurance code, noncontracting, dental care, reimbursement, health benefit plans, noncontracting providers