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• The motion prevails and the minutes are approved for March 10, 2026.
• The motion prevails and the calendar is adopted.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1212, all

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• The motion prevails. The House stands in recess. All opposed say nay. The motion prevails.

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• The rule provides an industrywide minimum wage of $19 an hour in 2026 and 2050 the year after.
• competitive wages and that competitive<00:21:00.799><c> wages</c><00:21:01.200><c> are</c><00:21:01.400
• ><c> critical</c><00:21:01.760><c> to</c> competitive wages are critical to competitive wages are critical
• This adjustment will further erode their wages.
• Caregiver wages have risen nearly 70%.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then those low-wage employers don't provide health care at all.
• Workers pay the full cost of health insurance premiums in foregone wages.
• Dietz talked about: how increases in health insurance take so much out of worker wages, right?
• This hobbles our ability to fight for livable, family-sustaining wages.
• Workers should not have to choose between health care and a living wage.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Motion prevails. The amendment &gt;&gt; Opposed. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. The &gt;&gt; I. Opposed. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. &gt;&gt; I. Opposed. Motion prevails. &gt;&gt; I. Opposed. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. The amendment &gt;&gt; Opposed. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. &gt;&gt; I opposed. Motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• What we're talking about specifically is any wage that is earned in addition to the standard wage would
• And so these are, again, tipped wages isn't something that we've ever kind of bifurcated on your W-2
• It's my understanding that some restaurants, the tips are part of the actual wage and their actual wage
• on paper is less than minimum wage.
• So will that deduction start at what would be considered the minimum wage and go up from there, or do

Summary: The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on January 22, 2012, for budget briefings from Legislative Services Office staff. Keith Bybee gave an overview of Idaho’s general fund structural balance, explaining that recent revenue projections for FY 2026-2028 still show pressure on the budget if spending continues to grow at historical rates. He reviewed how prior surpluses were used for stabilization funds, transportation, building projects, and other one-time investments, and noted major budget drivers such as Medicaid expansion, the state public defender system, and water-related spending. He also walked through the state’s cash position, explaining beginning balances, reappropriations, carryforwards, reversions, and the governor’s proposed use of cash transfers and temporary spending reductions to help balance the budget. Members asked questions about whether JFAC discusses raising revenues versus cutting spending, whether the figures were inflation-adjusted, and how sales tax exemptions affect the overall picture. Bybee said the charts were nominal, not inflation-adjusted, and estimated sales tax exemptions and exclusions at about $2 billion, with current collections around $3.3 billion. He also addressed contract inflation and health insurance costs, saying health care growth is driven more by actual program costs than contract terms. The committee then discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Idaho tax conformity, with Bybee summarizing Tax Commission estimates for provisions such as the standard deduction, overtime, tips, senior deductions, car loan interest, and research and experimentation expensing; members also raised questions about bonus depreciation and the possible budget impact of conforming to federal changes. Christopher LaHocet then demonstrated LSO budget and revenue tools available online, including the general fund budget monitor, daily updates, the budget book, sales tax distribution tables, and the base budget dashboard. He explained that these resources help track revenue performance, legislative budget actions, and the buildup of agency base budgets over time. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after announcing a follow-up RS hearing on tax conformity for the next morning.

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• So the other half of the jobs could be minimum wage.
• It's not 125% of the average wage. It's half of the jobs have to improve wages.
• to be paying adequate wages.
• Minimum wage going up... $3 an hour more.
• wage walk since it took effect in January 2017.

Bills: HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

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• This bill would create pathways offered by RPIP. to be aligned with high-wage, high-demand jobs in our
• As students take a CTE course, one CTE course, they are financially much better off in terms of wages
• Specifically, one CTE course we can now link to $965 an increase. wages every year of that student's
• This effect is compounded the more CTE you take the higher your wages can be.
• The bill's vision, getting more students on track towards high-wage, high-growth. birth certificates

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

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• </c> at least the legal standards for wage at least the legal standards for wage payments,<00:52:46.040
• We don't have the wage information.
• </c><01:00:14.480><c> for</c> purposes of reporting wages for purposes of reporting wages for unemployment
• </c> their their full wages, right? their their full wages, right?
• Thank you for your time, and I will stand by for questions. wage costly lawfare against the Freedom wage

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee began with resolutions HCR 93 and HR 85, which ask the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, in collaboration with the Department of the Attorney General, to form a working group and report on ways to strengthen protections for survivors of image-based sexual abuse. The Attorney General’s office said it could support the effort as legal counsel to the commission but preferred not to be an active working-group member, and suggested the Legislative Reference Bureau could instead conduct a nationwide study for stakeholders. The Commission on the Status of Women supported the resolutions but urged broader scope to include prevention and intervention, expanded stakeholder membership, keeping the Attorney General involved, and adjusting the report deadline. Testimony in support also came from the Emoa Alliance, which emphasized the prevalence and harms of image-based abuse and the need for stronger protections. Members asked questions about current criminal and civil remedies, reporting barriers, and whether the commission could administer the effort without the Attorney General; no votes were taken on the resolutions during the excerpted discussion. The committee then heard HCR 113 and HR 106, supporting the Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group’s request for more resources and a timeline extension to fiscal year 2026-2027. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs testified in support, saying Native Hawaiian culture, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions are increasingly being commercialized and exploited without adequate protection, and that the working group needs more time, resources, and community consultation to complete its work. The committee noted six supporters and no opposition or comments. The hearing also covered HCR 193 and HR 183, which would establish a court security and Department of Law Enforcement capacity working group to address staffing shortages and the use of private security at state courts. The Judiciary supported the intent, asked that the working group supplement rather than replace its budget request, and proposed allowing the chair to add members with relevant experience. In response to questions, Judiciary said it has requested $3.25 million for armed private security, which it said would cover about 18 contracted individuals, though with significant company overhead. The committee then moved through several bills: SB 2667, which restricts certain commercial vehicles and trailers from the far-left lane on multi-lane roads, received support from the Department of Transportation; SB 2851, which allows deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation for law enforcement access, drew testimony in support; SB 2521, which updates emergency vehicle rules and exempts EMS personnel from CDL requirements, received testimony from Honolulu Emergency Services; and SB 2466, which would make the Chief Elections Officer terminable only for cause, drew support from the League of Women Voters and opposition from Hawaiian Islands Republican Women, who argued the change could reduce accountability and create election disruptions if litigation over termination occurs.

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• There being eight ayes and eight noes, the motion does not prevail. The calendar is not adopted.
• The motion prevails and House File 3321 is on its way. That concludes our agenda for today.

Bills: HF3321

Keywords: legislative corrections, technical errors, legal consistency, Minnesota statutes, overhauling laws

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• </c><00:04:37.720><c> and</c> employee you get minimum wage and employee you get minimum wage and overtime
• </c><00:22:52.679><c> or</c> like minimum wage or like minimum wage or overtime<00:22:55.440><c> Additionally
• damages for workers who were the victims of wage theft.
• damages for workers who were the victims of wage theft.
• </c> misclassification we talk about wage misclassification we talk about wage theft<01:39:01.760><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• $90 million of that is attributed to serving more people, and $310 million of that is attributed to wage
• $90 million of that is attributed to serving more people, and $310 million of that is attributed to wage
• And once all of the wage increases are in place and the differentials are in place, there will be some
• The entry wage at the end of the CBA will be $20.
• I will say that after the last CBA, the PCA program, you know, is providing a higher entry-level wage

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The subcommittee met with MassHealth LTSS Chief Leslie Darcy to review the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program and the legislative work group focused on its long-term sustainability and cost containment. Darcy and Charlie described the work group’s five meetings and three consensus recommendations: enforce the 66-hour overtime cap, address fraudulent activity in the PCA program, and eliminate MassHealth handling of PCA paperwork/administrative work for members without a live-in exemption because those members are subject to EVV. They explained EVV as an electronic visit verification system replacing paper timesheets, and noted the rollout is expected to be completed this fall. The group estimated about $7 million in savings from the consensus recommendations and agreed to continue meeting through June to consider additional ideas. Darcy presented data showing the PCA program served about 56,000 members in state fiscal year 2024 and has grown from $1.2 billion in FY20 to $1.6 billion in FY24, with projections near $2 billion by 2027. She said much of the growth is driven by wage increases and older adults using more services, and compared PCA costs with other LTSS programs. The discussion also covered overtime spending, the role of federal financial participation, and how Massachusetts’ PCA program differs from other states because it has no hard caps on hours or activities. Several members emphasized the program’s value for independent living and community participation, while also acknowledging the need to control growth without undermining services. Members asked about undocumented immigrants and MassHealth funding, and Darcy explained that some eligibility categories are state-funded only and do not receive federal matching funds. Another member asked about workforce recruitment and wage pressures; Darcy said recent collective bargaining agreements raised PCA wages, with some workers eventually reaching $25 per hour and the entry wage reaching $20. The group also discussed whether IADL hours are disproportionately high compared with ADL needs, and reviewed data suggesting potential savings if IADL hours were limited relative to ADL hours, though no consensus recommendation was made on that point. The meeting ended with approval of the prior minutes by roll call vote, an update that the next health equity informational hearing is scheduled for May 19, and a motion to adjourn carried unanimously.

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• train or upskill an eligible employee who obtains an upskill credential and receives a qualifying wage
• The bill defines qualifying wage increase as a new wage paid to an eligible employee after receiving
• an upskill credential that is at least 25% greater than the employee's average gross weekly wage for
• the six calendar months preceding training and above the weekly wage in West Virginia as determined by
• the division is satisfied that the employee has obtained the upskill credential and the employee's wage

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• If there is no objection, the motions will prevail.
• Hearing no objection, the motions prevail and the substitutions will be made. And divisions.

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• The motion prevails. The clerk will give the bill its third reading.
• The<00:08:45.520><c> motion</c><00:08:45.880><c> prevails.</c> The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails. The clerk will give the bill a second reading. Second reading.
• The motion prevails.<00:00:54.079><c> The</c><00:00:54.320><c> clerk</c><00:00:54.640><c> will</c><00
• 00:54.800><c> give</c><00:00:54.960><c> the</c><00:00:55.120><c> bill</c><00:00:55.360><c> a</c> prevails
• The clerk will give the bill a prevails.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails. It's pending business, House Joint Resolution 34 by Chair Capriglione.
• The result is 11-1, and the motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• There being 12 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails. Thank you. Thank you.

Bills: HB 103, HB 1256, HB1587, HB1632, HB2027, HB2525, HJR88, HJR138, HB103

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

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• Motion prevails. uh I just want to say, Mr. Chair, that uh I just want to say, Mr.
• Motion prevails.<00:14:14.560><c> With</c><00:14:14.800><c> that,</c><00:14:15.360><c> this</c><00:14
• :16.079><c> we</c><00:14:16.399><c> finished</c> prevails.
• With that, this we finished prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• representative kagle no<00:19:00.559><c> representative</c> There being eight ayes and six nays, the motion prevails
• six Nays hi there being eight eyes and six Nays the<00:19:22.159><c> motion</c><00:19:22.760><c> prevails
• and</c><00:19:23.360><c> the</c><00:19:23.520><c> calendar</c><00:19:23.960><c> is</c> the motion prevails
• and the calendar is the motion prevails and the calendar is adopted<00:19:24.760><c> that</c><00:19:

Keywords: 1183, house