Ben Albritton — The prayer asks for courage and grace for each senator, in the Senate chamber presided over by the President.
Ben Albritton — Addressed in the committee report as President Albritton.
Ben Albritton — Praised for spending the weekend in the Capitol finalizing budget projects with staff.
Keith L. Truenow — Identified as the sponsor of Senate Page Nick Childs.
Barbara Sharief — Identified as the sponsor of Senate Page Kayla Prospect; transcript says 'Sharif,' corrected to Sharief based on member list.
Tracie Davis — Senator Tracie Davis is identified as the sponsor of the Doctors of the Day.
Thomas J. "Tom" Leek — Recognized by the President and asked if he has an introduction; he then introduces St. Johns County Day at the Capitol.
Thomas J. "Tom" Leek — Joked with and congratulated during Leader Boyd's announcement.
Tom A. Wright — Introduced Florida Space Day and noted sponsorship of Senate Resolution 1772.
Jason Brodeur — Introduced Florida State Parks Day.
Debbie Mayfield — Recognized to introduce guests in the East Gallery.
Don Gaetz — Signed the committee report as chair and is recognized to present the report.
Don Gaetz — Explains that the report covers 65 gubernatorial appointees and the committee's inquiry.
Don Gaetz — Moves for Senate acceptance of the report and confirmation of the appointments.
Don Gaetz — His committee report was adopted; he is thanked as Chair.
Don Gaetz — Recognized to explain the bill.
Don Gaetz — Moves that the bill be read a third time and is recognized to close.
Tina Vidal-Douart — The speaker discusses Tina Vidal-Douart in the context of her confirmation and appointment, initially opposing her confirmation but then describing her as dependable and praising her for staying at a testing site late into the evening to help keep it open. The remarks also note that the speaker did not know her in the context of contracts, but ultimately characterize her as someone who would be at the top of the speaker’s list and mention her appointment to the Board of Trustees.
NBC 6 Miami news investigation — Cited as the source for allegations about the detention facility and related contracts.
Jason W. B. Pizzo — Begins additional debate, referencing his COVID-era experience in Tallahassee.
Corey Simon — Corey Simon is recognized to explain Senate Bill 578, then moves that the bill be read a third time, and is subsequently recognized to close on the bill.
Ed Hooper — Chair Hooper provides a budget update, saying the budget work is progressing well and thanking committee chairs and staff. He continues the update with additional remarks about the budget process and timing for future steps, including the amendment process.
Lawrence McClure — Lawrence McClure is referenced as working closely with the speaker on the budget, with the point repeated across consecutive remarks.
Kathleen Passidomo — Moves to waive the rules and immediately certify all bills passed today to the House.
Kathleen Passidomo — As Rules Chair, she moves that the Senate adjourn until noon on Wednesday, February 11th, or upon the call of the President.
Jim Boyd — Recognized for announcements.
Ana Maria Rodriguez — Recognized to announce Florida Keys Day and invite members to attend the reception.