Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Feb 11th, 2026

Senate Banking and Insurance Committee

Key Moments

  • Colleen Burton — Senator Burton is listed in the roll call.
  • Colleen Burton — Senator Colleen Burton is repeatedly referenced during the voting process: she is listed in roll call votes on SB 1588 and SPB 7044, and then personally states that she is in the affirmative on tabs 1 and 6.
  • Ed Hooper — Was called during roll call.
  • Ed Hooper — Voted during the roll call on C.S. for SB 326.
  • Ed Hooper — Voted during the roll call on SB 1256.
  • Ed Hooper — Echoes Senator Boyd, praises the bill, and says it may be the most important bill the sponsor will pass.
  • Ed Hooper — Senator Hooper is listed in the roll call.
  • Ed Hooper — Ed Hooper is mentioned in consecutive roll-call votes, first on SB 1588 and then on SPB 7044, as part of the committee's recorded voting process.
  • Jonathan Martin — Senator Jonathan Martin was present during roll call and cast votes on C.S. for SB 326 and SB 1256.
  • Jonathan Martin — Senator Martin is listed in the roll call.
  • Jonathan Martin — Jonathan Martin is mentioned during consecutive procedural items in the meeting: he is listed in roll-call votes on SB 1588 and SPB 7044, then later records himself as affirmative on tab 1/Senate Bill 326 and moves to adjourn.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Senator Rosalind Osgood was called during roll call and recorded votes on C.S. for SB 326 and SB 1256.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Commends the young witnesses for sharing their stories and says their lived experience helps the committee understand how to help.
  • Rosalind Osgood — The speaker references Senator Osgood's earlier point about lived experience.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Senator Osgood is listed in the roll call.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Senator Osgood is recognized to ask questions about the bill.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Senator Osgood asks for details about why gold and silver should be legal tender.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Senator Osgood asks about exchanging gold with Ghana and how gold is verified without inspecting the vault.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Listed in the roll call vote on SB 1588.
  • Rosalind Osgood — Listed in the roll call vote on SPB 7044.
  • Kathleen Passidomo — Kathleen Passidomo was called during roll call and recorded voting in successive roll call items, including C.S. for SB 326 and SB 1256.
  • Kathleen Passidomo — Senator Passidomo is listed in the roll call; transcript misstates the name as 'Pasadomo.'
  • Kathleen Passidomo — Senator Passidomo says she likes the concept but is concerned about weak regulation and bad actors.
  • Kathleen Passidomo — Senator Passidomo warns about money laundering, terrorism, and the need to balance freedom with regulation.
  • Kathleen Passidomo — Addressed as 'President Passidomo' in closing remarks.
  • Kathleen Passidomo — Listed in the roll call vote on SB 1588.
  • Kathleen Passidomo — Listed in the roll call vote on SPB 7044.
  • Jason W. B. Pizzo — Was noted as excused.
  • Jason W. B. Pizzo — Voted during the roll call on C.S. for SB 326.
  • Jason W. B. Pizzo — Voted during the roll call on SB 1256.
  • Jason W. B. Pizzo — Called during the roll on C.S. for SB 786.
  • Jason W. B. Pizzo — Senator Jason W. B. Pizzo is listed in consecutive roll call votes, first on SB 1588 and then on SPB 7044, as part of the Senate voting record.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Was called during roll call.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Voted during the roll call on C.S. for SB 326.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Voted during the roll call on SB 1256.
  • Keith L. Truenow — He was recognized to explain the amendment removing certain provisions from the bill.
  • Keith L. Truenow — He explained that the amendment removes damages-cap language and language phasing out direct disposers.
  • Keith L. Truenow — He responded that the bill does not specifically address burying someone on private property.
  • Keith L. Truenow — He clarified that the bill does not specifically allow or disallow burial on private property.
  • Keith L. Truenow — He was recognized to close on the amendment, which was then adopted.
  • Keith L. Truenow — He answered that the bill would not prevent funeral directors from making contracts or arrangements with hospice providers.
  • Keith L. Truenow — He was recognized to waive close on the amended bill.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Called during the roll on C.S. for SB 786 and identified as the sponsor of SB 1110.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Acknowledged as sponsor of the amendment and asked to explain it.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Recognized to close on the amendment.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Senator Keith L. Truenow is repeatedly thanked and praised by other members for sponsoring and bringing forward the bill, including recognition of his extensive bill filing and support from co-sponsors. He is then recognized to close on the bill as amended, thanks the chairman and others involved in the legislation, and begins closing remarks with a personal anecdote about a farm manager in Tennessee.
  • Keith L. Truenow — Keith L. Truenow is listed in consecutive roll-call votes, first on SB 1588 and then on SPB 7044, as part of the committee’s voting procedure.
  • Reagan Mullins — Reagan Mullins was noted twice waving in support of the bill, indicating continued public support during the hearing.
  • Kevin Dwayne — Kevin Dwayne testified in support of the bill and warned that unlimited audit frequency and scope could be used against pharmacists, saying that speaking out may put a target on his back.
  • Kelly Millett — Representing the Florida Pharmacy Association and waving in support.