Anne Gerwig — Called on during the roll call; voted yes.
Anne Gerwig — Called during the roll call vote.
Anne Gerwig — Anne Gerwig is recognized as the sponsor of PCS for HB 561, thanked for her work, closes on the bill, and then is included in the roll call vote where she votes yes.
Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds — Called during roll and marked present.
Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds — Representative Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds was recognized and then asked a follow-up question about the bill, specifically requesting an example of what an "ongoing threat" would look like under the legislation because the term is not clearly defined.
Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds — Representative Edmonds opens debate with brief remarks, then states he will vote for the bill, citing his large Jewish constituency in Palm Beach County and his opposition to Sharia law. He continues by reaffirming support for the bill while questioning the need for overly broad bans, keeping the discussion centered on the same issue.
Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds — Called on during the roll call; voted yes.
Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds — Called during the roll call vote.
Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds — Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds is called during roll call and responds affirmatively; the transcript also records his name as "Edmins."
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Representative Jennifer "Rita" Harris first responded present during roll call, then was recognized to ask how the U.S. Constitution designates a domestic terrorist organization. Her question was briefly answered as being outside the scope.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Representative Jennifer "Rita" Harris followed up on prior testimony about state domestic terrorism laws, asking whether any of the states that define domestic terrorism also have the authority to designate a domestic terrorist organization, emphasizing the distinction between defining domestic terrorism and formally designating an organization.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Recognized to speak and thanks all testifiers before discussing constitutional structure for terrorism law.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Jennifer "Rita" Harris is first recorded voting no during roll call, then participates in a follow-up discussion questioning whether provisions aimed at DEI or political/social activism could unintentionally defund campus activities or youth programs. She raises concern that programs like the YMCA youth-and-government program, or similar school-based activities, might be affected if a parent’s complaint or concern were interpreted as activism triggering defunding.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Representative Harris begins debate by thanking witnesses for testifying.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Cited as saying the state should not have codified this language and should not discriminate.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Addressed directly regarding student fees and implementation questions.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Called during the roll call vote.
Jennifer "Rita" Harris — Jennifer "Rita" Harris was called on the roll and responded yes to the vote.
Kim Kendall — Called during roll and responded present.
Kim Kendall — Called on during the roll call; voted yes.
Kim Kendall — Kim Kendall is called on to call the roll and is then referenced again during the roll call vote, indicating her participation in the same procedural segment.
Kim Kendall — Called on the roll and presiding over the vote call.
Kiyan Michael — Called during roll and responded present.
Kiyan Michael — Called on during the roll call; voted yes.
Kiyan Michael — Called during the roll call vote.
Kiyan Michael — Supported the bill and emphasized child safety and appreciation for testimony.
Judson Sapp — Called during roll and responded present.
Judson Sapp — Called on during the roll call; voted yes.
Judson Sapp — Representative Judson Sapp speaks in debate to defend members against the idea that they vote blindly, saying legislators do read bills and may still reach different conclusions based on their districts. He adds that people in his district strongly support the ideas in the bill, and after discussing it with the sponsors, he says he will vote yes. A later speaker briefly mirrors Sapp’s comments about reading bills.
Judson Sapp — The speaker references Representative Sapp while closing remarks on the bill.
Judson Sapp — Called during the roll call vote.
Judson Sapp — Called on the roll and voted yes.
Paula A. Stark — Called during roll; response not captured in this section.
Paula A. Stark — Called on during the roll call; voted yes.
Paula A. Stark — Paula A. Stark was called on the roll twice and responded 'Yes' both times, indicating her affirmative votes during the proceedings.
Dana Trabulsy — Called during roll; response not captured in this section.
Dana Trabulsy — Dana Trabulsy is identified and recognized to explain CS for CS for HB 1071, then presents the bill as a targeted education policy measure focused on parental rights, academics, accountability, and safety.
Dana Trabulsy — Introduced the next amendment, barcode 35279.
Dana Trabulsy — Explained an amendment requiring school districts to inform the public about approved virtual instruction program providers.
Dana Trabulsy — Was recognized to close on the amendment.
Dana Trabulsy — Closed on her amendment; the amendment was adopted. A new amendment barcode 404017 was then introduced.
Dana Trabulsy — Was recognized to close on the amendment as amended.
Dana Trabulsy — Closed on the amendment as amended; it was adopted. A new amendment barcode 469031 was then introduced.
Dana Trabulsy — Explained an amendment authorizing removal of non-compliant instructional materials, publisher penalties, reimbursement, and a shorter timeline for progress monitoring plans.
Dana Trabulsy — Corrected herself and explained that the amendment to the amendment provides an appeals process for removed publishers.
Dana Trabulsy — The transcript misstates the closing speaker as 'Representative Brulsey'; context indicates Representative Trabulsy is closing on the amendment to the amendment.
Dana Trabulsy — Closed on her amendment as amended.
Dana Trabulsy — Explained that this is the last amendment and introduced the chronic absenteeism amendment.
Dana Trabulsy — Explained that the amendment requires annual publication of chronic absenteeism rates by grade level for K-5 students and defines chronic absenteeism.
Dana Trabulsy — Was recognized to close on the amendment after debate ended.