Corey Simon — Senator Simon was repeatedly called during roll calls on several consecutive measures, including CS for SB 504, SB 506, CS for SB 572, CS for SB 590, SB 594, and Senate Memorial 1186.
Jay Trumbull — Called during roll call.
Jay Trumbull — Included in the roll call vote list on SB 7024.
Jay Trumbull — Identified as having two bills and as the sponsor of the next item, CS for SB 806.
Jay Trumbull — Explained SB 806 and described its purpose.
Jay Trumbull — Recognized to close on SB 806.
Jay Trumbull — Closed on CS for SB 806 and asked for favorable support.
Jay Trumbull — Included in the roll call vote list on CS for SB 806.
Jay Trumbull — Recognized to explain SB 7020.
Jay Trumbull — Included in the roll call vote on SB 308.
Jay Trumbull — Called during roll call.
Jay Trumbull — Jay Trumbull was called during the roll call vote on CS for SB 1396.
Jay Trumbull — Called during the roll call vote.
Jay Trumbull — Senator Jay Trumbull was repeatedly called during roll calls on several measures in sequence, including CS for SB 504, SB 506, CS for SB 572, CS for SB 590, SB 594, and Senate Memorial 1186.
Tom A. Wright — Tom A. Wright is first noted as present during roll call, and later appears in the roll call vote lists for SB 7024 and CS for SB 806, indicating his participation in the meeting’s procedural votes.
Tom A. Wright — Senator Wright is referenced in the roll call vote on SB 308, and the chair notes that Senator Wright's bill will be taken up later at the end of the agenda.
Tom A. Wright — Called during roll call.
Tom A. Wright — Senator Tom A. Wright was called during the roll call vote on CS for SB 1396.
Tom A. Wright — During the roll call vote, Senator Tom A. Wright was called and responded 'Yes.'
Tom A. Wright — Tom A. Wright is repeatedly called during roll calls on several bills and then speaks on Senate Memorial 1186, explaining and supporting it by arguing for increased Florida National Guard force structure. He later closes on the memorial and waives further closing remarks, followed by another roll-call mention on the same measure.
Jonathan Martin — Jonathan Martin is repeatedly called during roll call proceedings and appears in vote lists for SB 7024 and CS for SB 806, indicating his participation in multiple recorded votes during the meeting.
Jonathan Martin — Referenced as one of the people whose paths the speaker walks in these chambers.
Jonathan Martin — Was thanked for following through on the legislation.
Jonathan Martin — Referenced as having sponsored the Senate version of the memorial legislation.
Jonathan Martin — Referenced in connection with the memorial legislation.
Jonathan Martin — Thanked for bringing the bill.
Jonathan Martin — Thanked at the close of remarks.
Jonathan Martin — Recognized to close on the bill.
Jonathan Martin — Included in the roll call vote on SB 308.
Jonathan Martin — Identified as the sponsor explaining CS for SB 564.
Jonathan Martin — Called during roll call.
Jonathan Martin — Jonathan Martin, after being recognized in debate, thanked Senator Burton for discussing the bill and then argued that if the concern is foreign investment or national security, the bill should address all sources of financing broadly rather than target a narrow category. He said any disclosure requirement should apply across major corporations and all money sources, and that national-security information should be sent to federal agencies like the State Department or Pentagon rather than to opposing parties. While supporting efforts to reduce frivolous motion practice, he criticized the bill’s framing as a fiscal or litigation-reducing measure, saying contingency-fee lawyers are already disincentivized from filing frivolous suits and that the proposal is really a one-sided attempt to limit access to the courts and potentially eliminate class actions.
Jonathan Martin — Senator Jonathan Martin was called during the roll-call vote on CS for SB 1396 and again during the continuing roll-call vote sequence.
Jonathan Martin — Called during the roll call vote.
Jonathan Martin — Senator Martin was repeatedly called during roll calls on multiple measures, including CS for SB 504, SB 506, CS for SB 572, CS for SB 590, SB 594, and Senate Memorial 1186.
Cameron Fink — Represents Associated Industries of Florida and waives against SB 806.
Cameron Fink — Waved in support on behalf of Associated Industries of Florida.
Katie Kelly — Represents Technic and waives against SB 806.
Turner Losol — Represents the James Madison Institute and waives against SB 806.
Jerry McIntosh — Jerry McIntosh testified in support of African American history and the museum bill, arguing that Black history is American history and should be taught to everyone. He said he was not taught much about Black history in school, later learned about figures like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, and Carter G. Woodson, and referenced Black contributions and inventions. He concluded by urging the committee to ensure that this history is honored and not erased.
Dr. Allison Clark — Dr. Allison Clark, speaking for Equal Ground Action Fund, raised concerns about the proposed museum’s ability to accurately and effectively reflect Black history. She questioned whether the museum would be shaped by current political actions affecting African American studies, asked who would determine its contents and how reflective it would be of history, referenced figures such as Mary McLeod Bethune and Rosa Parks as examples of the importance of truthful historical recognition, and concluded by urging that the history presented be accurate and truthful.
Kiara Nixon — Kiara Nixon of Equal Ground Action Fund was called as the next witness and testified in support of Senate Bill 308 and the museum board. She explained that she was speaking not only as an advocate but as someone personally shaped by Black Florida history, and said she learned true Black Florida history from her grandparents while growing up in Jacksonville’s Historic East Side.
Derek Scott — Announced as the next witness to testify.
Derek Scott — Waved in support of the bill.
Derek Scott — Waved in support of the bill.
Derek Triplett — Derek Triplett is announced as the next witness to testify after Derek Scott.
Derek Triplett — Derek Triplett testifies in support of the bill, explaining that it offers important benefits for teenagers by exposing them to democracy and diversity, helping counter isolation, and improving social and communication skills. He concludes by stating his strong support for the bill.
Larry Colton — Larry Colton is introduced and called as the next witness, then begins his testimony in support of the proposed bill, noting concerns about who controls the story.
Larry Colton — Larry Colton opens his testimony by identifying himself as a long-time voter, poll worker, and president of the Florida Voters League. He reflects on becoming a registered voter 50 years ago and on his experience working the polls, including through the adopt-a-precinct process in Florida. He uses that background to argue that young people could benefit from poll work and notes that election supervisors typically provide training.