Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs
March 11, 2026
9:30 a. m.
Room E
Scheduled
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 4, 2025
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB39
MIZELL
FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS
- Provides for the licensed profession of massage therapy. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
SB163
REESE
COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS
- Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency business. (8/1/26)
SB254
MIZELL
CREDIT
- Provides relative to surcharges for debit card use. (8/1/26)
SB279
MORRIS
SECURITIES
- Provides relative to certificate of stocks and uncertificated shares of a financial institution. (8/1/26)
SB375
MIZELL
FIRE PROTECTION
- Provides relative to Class B fire fighting foam. (8/1/26)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT
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