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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Health care provider wellness program 3/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> And the motion prevails and House File 3978 is recommended to be placed on the general register.
- >> And<00:08:37.360><c> the</c><00:08:37.599><c> motion</c><00:08:38.080><c> prevails</c><00:08
- :38.719><c> and</c><00:08:38.959><c> 3978</c><00:08:40.159><c> is</c> >> And the motion prevails
- and 3978 is >> And the motion prevails and 3978 is recommended<00:08:40.880><c> to</c><00:08:41.039
- Motion prevails and House File 3978 is recommended to be placed on the general register as amended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
No entering into certain civil immigration enforcement agreements with the feds 3/3/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that came out of NorthstarPolicy.org, and they say conservatively an estimated $106 million in lost wages
- There are 10 ayes and nine nays. >> There being 10 ayes and nine nays, the motion does not prevail. no
- I's and nine nays, the motion<01:07:15.640><c> does</c><01:07:15.880><c> not</c><01:07:16.120><c> prevail
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- If there is no objection, the motions will prevail.
- The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- </c><01:35:19.960><c> Representative</c> The motion prevails. Representative The motion prevails.
- <c> the</c><01:35:31.560><c> House</c> The motion prevails, and the House The motion prevails, and the
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE Jan 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We look at labor market information, but also wages that are being earned in Arkansas.
- It's to get folks into the workforce with a livable wage.
- It's to get folks into the workforce with the livable wage.
- Because a lot of times a short-term training might be a livable wage, but it's at that bare minimum of
- a livable wage.
Summary:
The committee approved the November 3 minutes and then received an extensive presentation from Arkansas education and workforce officials on how the LEARNS and ACCESS Acts are affecting career and technical education, concurrent enrollment, and postsecondary readiness. Officials said the state’s goal is for students to leave high school employed, enrolled, or enlisted, and reported increases in K-12 CTE enrollment from about 161,000 to 171,000 students and concurrent CTE enrollment from about 12,000 to 16,000. They also described the new success-ready pathways, merit and distinction designations, and how those measures tie into school accountability and graduation outcomes.
The discussion then turned to scholarships and grants. Officials explained that ACCESS expanded concurrent credit support, increased funding per credit hour, and broadened eligibility for the Arkansas Academic Challenge and Governor’s Scholar programs by adding diploma-of-merit and diploma-of-distinction pathways. They said the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship itself did not change, but the non-distinguished Governor’s Scholar award now includes diploma of distinction as an additional eligibility route. Members raised concerns about how these requirements apply to private school and homeschool students, and officials said the intent is to ensure those students can qualify if they meet the same standards, though some implementation details are still being worked out. Questions also focused on whether students who explore multiple pathways could be penalized in school letter grades; officials said the system allows multiple ways to earn credit, including AP, IB, concurrent credit, technical certificates, and apprenticeships.
Officials also reviewed workforce scholarships and short-term training funding. They said the state is developing policy for the Workforce Challenge and related professional skills training to set an 80-hour minimum and tiered funding, and they discussed the new federal Workforce Pell rules, which they said are very narrow and will likely apply to only a small number of Arkansas programs unless providers repackage training into stackable, credit-bearing pathways. Members asked for lists of eliminated programs, apprenticeships, and data on scholarship recipients, and staff said they could provide those. The committee also heard from Cody Waites on a $35.8 million U.S. Department of Labor cooperative agreement for the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, which Arkansas will administer nationally. He said the grant will support advanced manufacturing apprenticeships, use a pay-for-performance model, and be distributed to sponsors after apprentices are employed for 90 days, with applications opening January 28 and the state expecting to keep administrative costs under 8-9%.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (04/03/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:18.720><c> So</c> wages garnished for my child support.
- So wages garnished for my child support.
- </c> details of when garnishment of wages details of when garnishment of wages will<00:25:40.559><c>
- </c> not told that I had this right, my wages not told that I had this right, my wages were<00:26:33.840
- garnishment for child... agencies relative to wage garnishment for child...
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Jan 12th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- It doesn't tell you much meaningful because we're talking about things like quarterly wages.
- I've never had anybody tell me how much they made in terms of quarterly wages.
- want to do is add job location, the name of the occupation, down to a six-digit zip code, and the wage
- But if you want to get to that level of economic modeling, you're talking about, the wage record still
- He just needs those enhanced wage records.
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Career and Technical Education, focused on integrating workforce, education, training, and human services systems. Moore argued that WIOA, Perkins, and ESSA should be aligned more closely, with fewer federal and state bureaucratic layers, more state flexibility, and a stronger emphasis on labor force participation, postsecondary attainment, and training tied to in-demand jobs. He said the federal agencies are moving toward combined plan timelines for 2026, encouraged states to pursue combined plans and waivers, and described efforts to streamline reporting, reduce administrative overhead, and expand tools such as integrated intake, cross-training, virtual and mobile service delivery, apprenticeship, and talent marketplaces.
Moore also emphasized accountability and outcomes, saying states should measure training-related employment, retention, and the share of funds going to direct services rather than administration. He criticized the current workforce system as too costly and ineffective, and said states should use primary labor market information, better wage records, and employer input to align training with actual job demand. Members asked about balancing flexibility with accountability, the role of employers versus postsecondary institutions, serving rural “training deserts,” state waivers, and data-sharing systems such as Mississippi’s workforce technology efforts. Moore said states can use waivers and technology to create common intake and co-enrollment across programs, and that enhanced wage records are key to better workforce planning.
The committee then received a separate update from DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Director Jay Hill on reimbursement rates for aging and adult behavioral health services. They said DHS had compiled more than 100 public comments, submitted a recommendation to the governor to hold current rates, and was awaiting executive review, which they estimated could take 30 to 60 days. Members asked about the timeline and the scope of the legislation requiring monthly reports. The meeting ended with notice of a later audit presentation scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Big Mac building.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Employment Relations May 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Employment Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Western does not request state funding above and beyond general government wage increases for locally
- Western does not request state funding above and beyond general government wage increases for locally
- For WMS employees who feel dissatisfied with wages, working conditions, or uncertainty affecting their
- Generally, we find that arbitrators award larger general wage increase percentages than is agreed upon
- A mandatory subject of bargaining is wages, hours, or working conditions.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I just feel like if we can't guarantee working wage family jobs at ports, if that's not a significant
- I just feel like if we can't guarantee working wage family jobs at ports, if that's not a significant
- vote with all of us who keep the ports running smoothly and who depend on the ports for good family wage
- That is job erosion and far fewer families raising their kids on solid union wage jobs and benefits.
- Those jobs range from clean energy to manufacturing, all good family-wage jobs.
Summary:
The committee heard four bills. On kit homes (ESSB 5552), staff explained the bill would direct the State Building Code Council to adopt rules for residential kit homes of 800 square feet or less by March 31, 2027. Prime sponsor Sen. Jeff Wilson said the bill would add housing options and asked that kit homes be treated as a distinct category from modular or factory-built structures; members asked whether current rules exist and whether the bill would cover 3D-printed homes. The public hearing was postponed, and later one supporter testified that the bill would help create clearer statewide standards without changing local zoning or safety requirements.
On SB 5467, staff said the bill raises the thresholds for water-sewer districts to sell surplus property without notice or by private sale, increasing the personal property threshold to $5,400 and the real property threshold to $7,500. Sen. Keith Goehner said the change simply updates outdated limits to reflect inflation and improve efficiency. A representative of the Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts supported the bill, noting the thresholds had not been updated since 2011 for real property and 1993 for surplus property. The committee closed the public hearing without action.
The committee also heard SB 5820, which would repeal Clark County’s authority to apply a freight rail-dependent use overlay to certain lands under prior law. Sen. Adrian Cortes argued the existing exemption has harmed agricultural and forest lands, led to environmental violations, and cost taxpayers money, while local supporters said the overlay has not produced promised economic benefits and should be removed. Opponents, including a railroad operator, the Association of Washington Business, and others, said the rail line supports economic development, rail-served industrial demand, and existing contractual and public investments, and warned repeal could strand investments and limit future freight and climate-friendly transportation options. The hearing was closed with no vote.
Finally, the committee heard SB 5995, which would remove the 2031 sunset from the existing prohibition on using public port funds to buy fully automated marine cargo container handling equipment, while continuing to allow zero- and near-zero-emission equipment purchases. The sponsor and labor witnesses said the bill protects family-wage jobs, keeps taxpayer money from subsidizing automation, and preserves human oversight for safety and efficiency. Port and shipping industry opponents argued the bill is premature, could reduce port competitiveness, and should remain subject to the current sunset so the policy can be revisited later. The public hearing was closed with no action taken.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- THEY GO DIRECTLY TO THE BUSINESS AND SOMETIMES INCLUDE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THINGS LIKE EQUIPMENT OR WAGE
- FOR TRAINING ACCOUNTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROVIDE TRAINING SERVICES TO BUSINESSES THROUGH GRANTS AND WAGE
- JOBSEEKERS SERVED BY THE NETWORK EXPERIENCE AND ANNUAL WAGE INCREASE OF $15,500 WHICH IS A POWERFUL STEP
- MEDIAN WAGE CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT MEASURABLE SKILLS GAINS AND JUST STARTING THIS YEAR THEY WILL BE EVALUATED
- JUST A QUESTION, WOULD YOU GET TO REPORT THAT AS SOMEONE WITH INCREASED WAGES?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (03/19/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:46:24.000><c> party</c> attorney's fees for a prevailing party attorney's fees for a prevailing
- 26.400><c> in</c> In addition to which, Social Security in 2026 goes up to about $184,500 in taxable wages
- I wanted on page two starting line 26 through 29: award reasonable cost in attorney fees to the prevailing
- reasonable cost in attorney fees<02:49:57.439><c> to</c><02:49:57.600><c> the</c><02:49:57.760><c> prevailing
- </c> fees to the prevailing party. fees to the prevailing party.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Final Moments of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session - 05/19/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Omnibus cannabis policy bill, HF1615, approved in House commerce committee 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:52.880><c> The</c><00:01:53.119><c> motion</c><00:01:53.360><c> prevails</c><00:01:53.680>
- <c> and</c><00:01:53.840><c> the</c> The motion prevails, and the A1 amendment to the DE1 amendment is
- The motion prevails. and hope for a yes vote. Representative and hope for a yes vote.
- The<00:03:13.519><c> motion</c><00:03:13.840><c> prevails.</c>
Summary:
The committee took up House File 1615, a bill sponsored by Chair Stevenson, and first considered the DE1 amendment. Representative West moved the A1 amendment to the DE1, describing it as a compromise with Chair Stevenson that would allow hemp manufacturers to participate in markets outside Minnesota with non-compliant products, permit medical businesses to sell medical cannabis to other medically endorsed or medical combo businesses, and strengthen participation requirements in the market. Stevenson supported the amendment, noting ongoing discussions with West and the Office of Cannabis Management. The committee adopted the A1 amendment.
Stevenson then presented the bill as amended, saying the committee had already heard an overview and testimony on the bill and that the only change was the newly adopted amendment. He noted the bill largely combines measures previously heard by the committee on separate days. After brief discussion and closing remarks from Stevenson, he asked for a yes vote.
The committee renewed the motion to re-refer House File 1615, as amended, to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed on a voice vote.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- in the guidelines, is that we no longer have courts automatically imputing to 40 hours of minimum wage
- You're allowed to now go to 25, anywhere from 25 to 40 on minimum wage.
- so they get a proportional share of the child support because you can't just stack orders, minimum wage
- orders, on a father who only makes minimum wage.
- one child and you had a combined income of just, say, both parties have a combined income of minimum wage
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met to conduct the statutorily required four-year review of Oklahoma’s child support guidelines, which DHS said had not been reviewed on schedule in recent years. Deputy Director Don Zellner of DHS Child Support Services presented data on the number of children served, child poverty, rising costs of raising a child, wage trends, and the volume of child support orders handled by DHS. He also explained how the current guidelines work, including income withholding, shared overnight deductions, daycare, medical, transportation, and self-employment adjustments, and noted that the guidelines are based on gross combined income and currently cap at $15,000 combined income.
Committee members, especially Senator Boren, questioned whether the current model fairly reflects modern family economics, including the cost of housing, the impact of shared overnights, and whether visitation issues should be addressed alongside child support. DHS said the guidelines are over 25 years old, that other states generally use similar gross-income models with shared-overnight deductions, and that Oklahoma’s administrative courts have been more receptive than district courts to DHS’s lower-income deviation approach. Zellner said DHS has also updated its practices to better account for low-income obligors, including allowing zero orders in some cases and reducing imputed minimum-wage assumptions, which DHS said has improved collections.
Members also asked about transparency and public access to the calculations. DHS said the formula and income chart are in statute, the calculator is available on the DHS website, and the Excel-based tool applies the statutory chart and deductions. A public commenter asked where parents could see how amounts are calculated, and DHS explained that the statutory chart and calculator are the main sources. The committee discussed possible future reforms, including higher income caps, possible changes to shared overnight rules, and whether extracurricular or special child-related expenses could be considered through judicial deviation. No vote was taken; the meeting ended with the chair noting it was the last Judiciary meeting of the 60th Legislature and adjourning the committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails. The amendment >> Opposed. Motion prevails.
- Motion prevails. The amendment >> Opposed. Motion prevails.
- All those in favor say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed. >> Motion prevails. >> Motion prevails.
- Motion prevails. Thank you so much. We got you, Senator Westrom. The motion prevails.
- Motion prevails. The amendment >> Opposed. Motion prevails.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Ways & Means
House Ways & Means Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- If an owner prevails in an appeal, unless the owner files a change-in-use notice, the property is split
- I'm happy to amend it or to work through things that people have suggestions, but basically you prevail
- But basically you prevail on your appeal, you're good to go until the fourth year, when the assessor
- So when a rancher prevails on appeal at the State Board of Equalization—say your ag land is designated
- Once they prevail on that appeal, you would imagine perhaps that you might be secure for that four-year
Summary:
The committee began with member, page, and staff introductions, then heard reminders about public testimony limits and moved to bills. House Bill 2016 would remove late-filing penalties from taxpayers who owe zero tax. The sponsor argued it was a fairness measure that would spare small businesses and individuals from automatic penalties for paperwork only. Members generally supported the bill, though one member noted the Department of Revenue already has waiver authority and another raised a fiscal-impact question. The bill passed 8-1 with a due pass recommendation; the lone no vote said current law already allows case-by-case waivers and that an automatic exemption could weaken compliance.
The committee then took up House Bill 2104, which would bar county assessors from reclassifying agricultural property for four years after a taxpayer wins an appeal, unless there is a change in use, split, or ownership. The sponsor and supporters from the cattle and farm/ranch community said some owners repeatedly win appeals only to face the same fight the next year, creating unnecessary cost and instability. County Assessor Eddie Cook, speaking for the county assessors, opposed the bill, saying assessors must protect compliance and fairness, that some owners do not meet ag requirements, and that the State Board of Equalization is not the final avenue because further appeals are available. The State Board’s acting chairman said the board is neutral, receives annual training, and applies the law as written. After extensive debate, the bill passed 5-4 with a due pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2105, which would require advance notice of certain property inspections and provide inspection reports to property owners. Supporters said the bill would give owners a chance to be present and better understand why agricultural status was denied, helping avoid disputes before appeals. Assessor Cook opposed the measure, saying assessors already send notices, use door hangers and business cards, and can share inspection information on request, but there is no standard inspection report and the added mailing burden would be costly. Members also raised concerns about the lack of an appropriation and the absence of a standardized form. The bill was moved for a due pass recommendation, but the transcript cuts off before the final roll call result is fully shown.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean 12 hours, 0 nays, the emotion prevails. The record reflects Mr. Gerdes is here.
- The motion prevails. The chair lays out SB 917.
- There've been 13 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails. The chair lays out SB 1254.
- Tapping 13 out of 0 nays, the motion prevails. The chair lays out SB 1255.
- Perez Romero Wally. 13 out of 0 nays, the motion prevails.
Bills:
SB 28
Keywords:
groundwater, groundwater conservation district, Water Code, Water Development Board, modeled available groundwater, aquifer, water permit, groundwater transfer, export groundwater, out-of-district transfer, management area, desired future conditions, well permit, retail public utility, potable water, emergency interconnect, subsidiary, controlled entity, aquifer management, water resources
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- yet they are among the lowest paid workers in the state, in calling for a contract that ensures fair wages
- adequately funded and staffed child care programs, we need reimbursement rates that align with the real wage
- Critical wage increases are needed so that we can continue to increase access to care for our families
- I concur with our colleagues; the reimbursement rate should be based on the MIT living wage, not the
- One that captures and uses the MIT data for wages, as well as including that when we divide the state
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Commerce and Tourism Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AN EQUALLY THE WAGE OF THOSE JOBS. DO YOU GUYS KEEP THAT INFORMATION?
- >> I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE WAGE. I CAN TELL YOU THE JOBS BUT I CANNOT TELL YOU THE WAGE.
- I CAN GET INFORMATION. >> AS WE MOVE FORWARD WAGE IS IMPORTANT AS WELL WITH 5 PERCENT CAPITAL.
- WE PAY A DECENT WAGE.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1203 examines wages in the face of the low-cost-of-living crisis.
- This training requirement, combined with the wages, will drive this industry underground.
- The bill reconstitutes the IWC to issue a new wage order for the industry.
- and conditions of employment, and then our bill also requires, I believe, a wage order by a certain
- deadline, and also any other changes in a security wage order.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Because we had had people at UNM in particular who barely were making the current minimum wage after
- These open doors to higher wages, which also helps with affordability here in New Mexico.
- President, as we set up early childhood wage and career ladders, they have to keep up with the economy
- They should have a higher wage. It's a higher skill set. It takes a lot of wherewithal sometimes.
- But that's a different skill set, and the wages should be higher. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, prayers and pledges, and several procedural announcements, including permission for cameras, a relaxed dress code for guests, and excusing a few senators. Members also recognized numerous guests and honorary lieutenant governors, and discussed a planned bolo tie contest tied to New Mexico tradition and state history. The chamber then moved to business, including the confirmation of Anna Silva as Secretary of the General Services Department.
The confirmation drew broad support from senators on both sides, who praised Silva’s long career in state government, her management experience, and her work on major projects such as the executive office building, procurement reforms, and facilities management. After debate, the Senate voted unanimously to confirm her appointment. Silva’s family and guests were recognized from the floor after the vote.
The Senate then took up House Bill 2 and 3, the state budget. Senator Muñoz presented the Senate Finance version as a balanced budget with about $11.1 billion in spending, 27% reserves, recurring investments in health care, early childhood, public safety, education, roads, housing, and economic development, and targeted nonrecurring spending for items such as water, universities, and innovation sectors. Supporters emphasized affordability, teacher health insurance parity, medical residency funding, rural and community investments, and public safety funding. Critics raised concerns about the size of the budget, the late availability and complexity of the bill, the removal of a proposed 1% pay raise for state employees, and whether spending priorities and education dollars were being allocated effectively. No final vote on the budget was shown in the transcript excerpt.