Daniel Perez — During the roll call, Daniel Perez is misidentified as 'Chair Rizzo' in the transcript, indicating a transcription error in how the chair was addressed.
Daniel Perez — Speaker Perez is referenced as allowing these conversations to happen.
Daniel Perez — Referenced as having mentioned several bill components, including the New World's Reading Initiative.
Douglas Michael "Doug" Bankson — Vice Chair Doug Bankson is called during the meeting and later addressed again as Vice Chair, with the transcript showing a minor spelling variation ('Bason' likely intended to be Bankson).
Douglas Michael "Doug" Bankson — Addressed as Vice Chair Bankson.
Douglas Michael "Doug" Bankson — Representative Doug Bankson was praised as embodying what is great about the Florida House, with remarks highlighting his strong policy work and describing him as a master tactician.
Douglas Michael "Doug" Bankson — Recorded as voting yes.
Bruce Hadley Antone — Called as Ranking Member Antone in the roll call.
Bruce Hadley Antone — Roll call continued for the ranking member.
Bruce Hadley Antone — Addressed as Ranking Member Anton.
Bruce Hadley Antone — States he will support Representative Michael's bill because of the Florida League of Women Voters' support.
Bruce Hadley Antone — Addressed as Ranking Member Antone.
Bruce Hadley Antone — Asked why additional law enforcement officers would be needed on campus if school resource officers are already law enforcement in some cases.
Bruce Hadley Antone — Ranking Member Bruce Hadley Antone was recognized and raised concerns about the bill’s opt-out and DEI language, asking for consistency across counties and questioning how the provisions would affect educational programs, including a member-funded calculus program for Hispanic and Black middle school students and a possible 'Esau class' program.
Bruce Hadley Antone — Representative Antone is referenced during a discussion about his Alabama background and a broader DEI/representation point, and then is later called in the vote, where he votes no.
Kimberly Berfield — During the roll call, Kimberly Berfield was called with a misspelled version of her name and responded 'here.' The transcript records the same attendance acknowledgment twice with inconsistent spelling.
Kimberly Berfield — Recorded as voting yes; likely a transcription error for Berfield.
Michelle Salzman — Likely intended by 'Burfield' in the roll call, but uncertain.
Omar Blanco — Roll call response recorded.
Lisa Dunkley — Roll call response recorded.
Lisa Dunkley — Representative Lisa Dunkley is first captured in a roll-call transcription artifact, then is recognized to ask questions on the bill and raises a concern about how the proposal will ensure learning providers meet the revised standards without reducing access to underserved areas.
Lisa Dunkley — Named as one of the members whose concerns and areas for clarification will be followed up on.
Lisa Dunkley — Recorded as voting no.
Anne Gerwig — Roll call response recorded.
Anne Gerwig — Recorded as voting yes.
Yvonne Hayes Hinson — Likely intended by 'Henson' in the roll call; uncertain.
Yvonne Hayes Hinson — Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson is recognized to ask questions and jokes that she is usually called on last. The chair indicates they will address many of her questions, and the sponsor responds directly to her inquiry about HIV infections, noting Florida’s status as a hotspot. The exchange ends with the chair thanking Representative Hinson and suggesting there will be continued back-and-forth on the bill.
Yvonne Hayes Hinson — Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson delivered a sustained debate speech on the bill, describing it as a mix of incentives and punitive 'sticks.' She praised some of its educational incentives, including reading, attendance, and math supports, while criticizing its restrictions on sex education and reproductive instruction. She argued for comprehensive sex education, referenced prior discussion about teaching boys condom use, and then broadened her critique to the bill’s DEI-related politics. Hinson said the attacks were rooted in fear of people like her, defended her years of teaching in public schools, and concluded by saying the issue is ultimately about Black people and her public service to the state and country.
Yvonne Hayes Hinson — The speaker warmly praises Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson, saying she has finally come out of her shell after years of being quiet and expressing affection by saying, 'I love this, Yvonne.'
Yvonne Hayes Hinson — Recorded as voting no.
Brian Hodgers — Likely intended by 'Hodgers' in the roll call; uncertain.
Brian Hodgers — Likely a mis-transcription of a member name; recorded as voting yes.
Johanna López — Johanna López is first recognized during roll call and then, once acknowledged, asks whether the bill is limited to students and whether participation is restricted to the school day or can also occur after school. She follows up by repeating the question about after-school participation.
Johanna López — Recorded as voting no.
Richard Gentry — Likely intended by 'McFarlane' in the roll call; uncertain.
Kiyan Michael — Representative Kiyan Michael is called during roll call and then introduces HB 461, which would allow registered or pre-registered students to volunteer at polling locations for community service hours. She explains that the bill is intended to let students volunteer on weekends so it does not interfere with school and to encourage civic engagement. During brief questioning, she clarifies that students can participate on weekends and may need to confirm weekday participation with the Secretary of State. The committee then closes questions and notes there are no amendments on her bill, and later the ranking member expresses support for Representative Michael's bill.
Kiyan Michael — Representative Kiyan Michael is recognized in debate and praised for her diligence and responsiveness on the bill, and she is later cited in support of the argument that everyone should be treated the same and not receive advantages based on race.
Kiyan Michael — Recorded as voting yes.
Vanessa Oliver — Vanessa Oliver is called during roll call and responds that she is present.
Vanessa Oliver — Recorded as voting yes.
Michael Owen — Called during roll call.
Michael Owen — Representative Owen is recorded as voting yes and then moves that the committee rise; the motion is adopted without objection.
Debra Tendrich — Called during roll call.
Debra Tendrich — Representative Debra Tendrich is recognized and asks how the bill would affect programs such as Ought to Be a Law and student government, which teach students to advocate for policies they believe in.
Debra Tendrich — Raised a question about Palm Beach County school police jurisdiction and whether the amendment would allow outside law enforcement on campus.
Debra Tendrich — Named as one of the members whose concerns and areas for clarification will be followed up on.
Debra Tendrich — Recorded as voting no.
Taylor Michael Yarkosky — Called during roll call; transcript spells the name as Yarkowski.
Taylor Michael Yarkosky — Called as part of the roll vote, recorded as 'Yercos. Yes.' This appears to be a transcription error for Yarkosky.
Taylor Michael Yarkosky — Recognized in debate after the chair reminds the audience not to comment.