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• As well, this industry is highly regulated. We follow unfair discrimination laws.
• It does not regulate federal law enforcement. It does not regulate consumers.
• It regulates hotel activity by establishing... It does not regulate consumers.
• This bill, I certainly believe... ...safe, and it should be FDA regulated.
• Innovation and regulation can and have coexisted for years.

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• So, there are two questions that follow the first rule regarding regulating the federal government.
• First, does the law regulate how an official carries out their duties, which is impermissible?
• <00:11:56.399> the the first rule regarding regulating the the first rule regarding regulating
• <00:12:00.079> carries<00:12:00.399> out regulate how an official carries out regulate
• educational world and in our workforce educational world and in our workforce development.<00:23

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• Um, and also to apply for grants through postsecondary and workforce readiness program.
• <00:41:06.640> readiness postsecondary and workforce readiness postsecondary and workforce
• We had a bill that was quite controversial that went through in 2024 that seeks to regulate artificial
• <00:49:23.400> artificial that seeks to regulate artificial that seeks to regulate artificial
• to regulate the technology. to regulate the technology.

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• Commission Act... ...the Gift Act, making other clarifying and clean-up changes to the Public Regulation
• House Bill 68, introduced by Representative Anaya, an act making an appropriation to the Workforce Solutions
• by Representative Ortiz, an act relating to public utilities, distinguishing between the Public Regulation
• House Bill 124, introduced by Representative Parajón, an act relating to Workforce Solutions, creating
• the New Americans Division in the Workforce Solutions Department, providing division duties, requiring

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• And I'm wondering maybe if the bog has any proposed regulations to try to rein in some of the cost drivers
• And given that out-of-state students are only 10% of our enrollment, because by regulation, 90% of our
• The next thing would be to relax the laws and regulations that govern fee changes.
• The use of most student fees is restricted by law and/or regulation to a very specific purpose.
• Changing the laws and regulations that govern fee changes would provide some relief in this area, making

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on higher education funding, focusing on how Florida’s university system should be financed and whether a new funding model is needed. University system financial officers and Chancellor Ray Rodriguez discussed major cost drivers, including wages and benefits, utilities, maintenance, financial aid, research, and the effects of geography, institutional mission, and student mix. UF highlighted the cost of research and graduate programs; UCF and FAU pointed to growth, location, and cost of living; FAMU emphasized recruiting top-tier talent while relying on other revenue sources; and UNF noted the challenges of growth and long-term planning. Members also discussed the role of internal controls and audits in addressing excessive spending and questioned whether out-of-state tuition should be adjusted to help offset costs. On revenue sources beyond state appropriations and tuition, the panel described auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. Several universities noted that some revenues are restricted to specific purposes and cannot be used for general operations. FAMU explained that a large share of its capital project funding reflected active campus construction, while UF said its component-unit revenue is largely tied to UF Health. The Chancellor emphasized that the system’s low tuition and strong state support are central to Florida’s national standing, but also noted that some auxiliary revenues are pledged to debt and must be managed carefully. When discussing the current funding process, witnesses praised Florida’s performance-based funding model for aligning incentives with student success, transparency, and accountability. They also raised concerns about non-recurring appropriations, rising employee benefit costs, unfunded mandates, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of multi-year planning. Suggestions for improvement included more recurring funding, better coverage of mandated costs, greater flexibility in fee-setting, and possible weighting for mission, geography, and institutional type. The Chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a “version 3.0” of performance-based funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications, but any changes would require legislative action. On out-of-state tuition, most universities said they would prefer local board flexibility, while the Chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or fees could affect future state support and should be balanced carefully.

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• <04:10:22.239> Um, regulator association. Um, regulator association.
• > Federal regulations from the Federal regulations from the Federal Occupational<04:48:15.600>
• OSHA regulations. Um so they're OSHA regulations.
• . our workforce, where two clear winners. our workforce, where employees<05:26:12.240> gain<05
• progressively dismantle the workforce progressively dismantle the workforce and<05:35:36.958>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed House Bill 1150, which would require disclosure of complaints to public employees within five business days. Members said the sponsor was still working on an amendment, so the bill was held for another week with the understanding it would be executed next week if no amendment was ready. The chair also outlined the committee’s schedule, including upcoming floor reports and the goal of finishing the remaining committee bills on time. The committee then took up House Bill 1168, concerning employer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the bill would give employers more time to gather payroll records, especially when claims arise years later, and said the current system should be adjusted for fairness to businesses. Opponents, including several members, said payroll records are usually electronic and should be produced quickly so workers waiting on wages are not delayed. The Department of Labor deputy commissioner testified that employers can already request extensions and that further extensions could still be requested under the current process. The committee voted 11-9 to ought to pass HB 1168. Next, House Bill 1250, dealing with notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements for leave related to childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatric appointments, was considered. Members said the statute was newly enacted, had been carefully negotiated, and should be allowed to work before being revised. The committee voted 20-0 to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1043, which would allow private employers to adopt their own minimum pay policies for report-to-work situations instead of being bound by the current two-hour minimum, so long as the policy is established in advance. The sponsor said the bill would modernize an outdated law and preserve the current default if no policy is adopted. Members raised questions about collective bargaining agreements and whether the bill could weaken existing worker protections, while the sponsor and supporters said it was intended to provide flexibility rather than a mandate. The hearing continued with questions and discussion, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• ADHS has regulations, the department has regulations, but they're not completely aligned.
• I mean, we don't regulate the therapy.
• It's really amazing how many entities that we regulate and how complex the regulation is, so that's been
• I am a regulator. And I think, I hope that it's not...
• Yet the chief regulator has taken himself out of the mix.

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• outside packaging and it has Regulators outside packaging and it has Regulators um<00:17:26.000>
• are also regulations on these delta8 are also regulations on these delta8 products<00:18:17.640>
• but I think legalization and regulation but I think legalization and regulation is<00:22:10.440>
• <00:40:31.760> and three months to write regulations and three months to write regulations
• Thank you very much. regulations making sure people don't go regulations making sure people don't go

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• Railroads are regulated by the federal government.
• We absolutely have to pay attention to what is conveyed by the workforce.
• This legislation is a workforce bill. This legislation is for the workers.
• Is that proper workforce management?
• competing for a workforce with anybody else.

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• public trust and ensure that regulations public trust and ensure that regulations are<00:54:51.799
• <01:15:46.080> in uphold the rules and regulations in uphold the rules and regulations in
• <01:38:44.360> crisis Hampshire's Workforce crisis Hampshire's Workforce crisis particularly
• to experience an ongoing Workforce to experience an ongoing Workforce shortage<01:56:33.880>
• hygienists understand the workforce hygienists understand the workforce shortage<02:01:05.679>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <01:23:33.239> about is that the nhid only regulates about is that the nhid only regulates
• I I'll show him that the regulated I I'll show him that the regulated insurance<01:31:45.600>
• So you're only talking about the regulated, yeah, and Anthem's regulated plans, yes? Okay.
• noted that Workforce shortages in New noted that Workforce shortages in New Hampshire's<03:51:07.000
• number of steps to address the workforce number of steps to address the workforce challenges<03:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up HB 297 with a non-germane amendment proposed by the Insurance Department to create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Commissioner DJ Beton explained that the program is intended to help homeowners reduce rising insurance premiums and avoid surplus lines coverage by funding proactive home and property improvements such as roof fortification, exterior and foundation work, flood protection, and tree removal. He said the proposal was developed after leadership asked for more statutory detail and for the idea to be vetted through policy committees rather than handled only in the budget process. Beton said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. He described the program as modeled on similar efforts in other states, with means testing tied to the Department of Energy’s weatherization/home heating assistance criteria. He also said the department would administer the program using one existing staff position, with coordination through Treasury, and that unspent funds would roll over for several years before reverting to the general fund. Members asked about the unusual use of a non-germane amendment and how the bill would be handled procedurally, since the underlying bill and the new insurance proposal were unrelated. The chair explained that the amendment was being used as a vehicle to move the department’s proposal through the committee process and that the committee could later accept one part, both parts, or neither. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting shown; the discussion ended with questions about administration, staffing, and the relationship between the underlying bill and the amendment.

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• We currently do have a lot of regulations already on the books, and so presumably those regulations would
• currently do have a lot of regulations currently do have a lot of regulations already<00:32:53.399
• We currently have an apparatus that would enforce regulations.
• Right now, Kentucky has about 20% of its workforce in licensed occupations.
• Kentucky has about 20% of its workforce in licensed occupations.

Keywords: Call to Order 00:00 Roll Call 16:20 HB 90 Discussion 17:00 HB 90 Vote 25:40 HB 398 Discussion 30:55 HB 398 Vote 38:52 HB 580 Discussion 40:10 HB 580 Vote 42:10 HB 87 Discussion 44:12 HB 87 Vote 44:54 HB 422 Discussion 46:00 HB 422 Vote 46:43 Adjournment 47:20, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations met on March 12, 2025, after waiting for the Senate to adjourn so the committee could officially convene. The committee first took up House Bill 90, which concerned freestanding birthing centers and related medical language. Testimony from Representative Jason Nemes, Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg of ACOG Kentucky, and a representative from Kentucky Right to Life focused on clarifying what medical procedures are not abortions under Kentucky law, including miscarriage management, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, sepsis, hemorrhage, and stillbirth. Supporters said the committee substitute was intended to reduce confusion and barriers to care for physicians and patients, while Senator Armstrong and Senator Berg raised concerns about the late-arriving substitute, terminology, and whether the bill was being accurately described as supported by ACOG. The committee substitute and title amendment were adopted, and House Bill 90 passed with favorable expression. The committee then considered House Bill 398, relating to occupational safety and health. Representative Walker Thomas said the bill would prevent Kentucky from adopting or enforcing regulations stricter than federal OSHA standards, arguing it would create uniformity for businesses operating in multiple states while preserving worker safety. Senator Armstrong questioned what would happen if federal OSHA were eliminated and argued the bill could reduce Kentucky’s ability to address state-specific workplace hazards; Representative Thomas responded that Kentucky is a state-plan state and would retain the ability to act if needed, and that the measure was about administrative regulation rather than legislation. After a committee substitute was adopted, the bill passed 8-1, with Senator Armstrong voting no. House Bill 580, concerning alcohol and drug counselors and peer support specialists, was presented next. Representative Kim Moore and Elena Sweezy explained that the bill would add structure, training, and supervision requirements for peer support specialists, limit group settings to eight patients, shorten temporary peer support status to nine months, and require additional supervision hours so trainees can complete required training. The bill passed with favorable expression, with Senator Nemes voting no. House Bill 87, relating to employment and occupational licensing, followed; Representative Emily Callaway said it would reduce barriers for people with felony records and help “second chance” citizens enter the workforce. Several senators supported the goal but Senator McDaniel noted caution about substance-use billing and oversight, and the bill passed with favorable expression. Finally, House Bill 422, relating to administrative regulations, was described by Representative Derrick Lewis as a streamlining measure that would reduce paperwork and simplify the regulatory process. It also passed with favorable expression, and the committee then adjourned.

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• The workforce.
• The workforce behind the workforce, looking at my colleague, Chair Baker, these early care and learning
• behind the workforce.
• The mandates and the regulations have taken over this state and have driven costs through the roof.
• Our in-home numbers have drastically decreased in Minnesota, and that is due to the regulations.

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• The workforce has been destabilized.
• I appreciate, and I appreciate the regulation changes. God help us.
• There is definitely an intersection, and thank you for naming it with workforce.
• We have been supporting workforce to get to your second question.
• The next two slides are about our behavioral health workforce center.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a Health and Human Services budget hearing in Clinton, with opening remarks from Chairs Meg Kilcoyne and Robin Kennedy, local officials, and many House and Senate members introducing themselves. The hearing focused on Governor Healey’s FY27 EOHHS and MassHealth budgets, with repeated themes of rising health care costs, federal funding uncertainty, workforce shortages, and access to care in underserved regions. Members also raised concerns about primary care shortages, rural and regional disparities, behavioral health access, maternal health, food insecurity, and the impact of federal policy changes on Massachusetts programs. EOHHS Secretary Kiame Mahaniah said the FY27 EOHHS budget totals $33.7 billion, reflecting mostly non-discretionary growth from health care costs, labor costs, caseload increases, and provider rate pressures. He highlighted targeted investments in foster care, family resource centers, maternal health, youth services, nutrition programs, immigrant legal services, and human service workforce rates, while warning that federal actions could strip roughly $3.5 billion annually from the state’s health care funding. In response to questions, he defended the administration’s cooperation with federal audits and program integrity efforts, discussed the primary care crisis, and said the state is trying to preserve core services while preparing for a more difficult FY28 budget cycle. MassHealth Undersecretary Mike Levine then described two major FY27 challenges: double-digit cost growth and the expected effects of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He said MassHealth’s proposed $22.7 billion gross budget includes a 7.5% increase and relies on a moratorium on new expansions plus targeted reductions, including a $1,000 annual adult dental cap, ending GLP-1 coverage for weight loss only, reducing care management to peer-state levels, and work groups to slow growth in PCA, adult foster care, and adult day health spending. Members questioned the impact on Boston Health Care for the Homeless, preventive care, and regional access; Levine said the changes are meant to preserve sustainability, that children and certain disabled populations remain protected, and that the administration will continue working with providers, advocates, and the Legislature on implementation and longer-term reforms.

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• AB 722, Avila Farris, reentering the office. housing and workforce development holding committee.
• AB 1232 review of regulations holding committee.
• AB 1349, Brian, ticket sellers, that's a two-year bill. regulations do pass as amended to strike the
• AB 542, Celestia Rodriguez, youth workforce development and continuing education, do pass as amended
• to remove provision deeming youth workforce development program days as an instruction instructional

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• The original law federally regulated.
• , Workforce Protection Wahlberg, Workforce Protection Subcommittee,<03:09:54.720> Ranking<03:09
• <03:15:14.880> by professional sport regulated by professional sport regulated by Congress
• Education Workforce Committee, Mr. Education Workforce Committee, Mr. Harris. Harris. Harris.
• As chairman of the Workforce fighters.

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• WE WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS WITH OUR BOARD LAST FALL TO UPDATE OUR REGULATION TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS
• A NEW PART OF OUR REGULATION IS ALL UNIVERSITIES ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN AND PUBLISH A INVENTORY OF
• ANOTHER NEW PART OF OUR REGULATION WE AMENDED LAST FALL INCLUDES INCREASED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AT
• AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AROUND THOSE REGULATIONS.
• THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, THESE ARE CHANGING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS.

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• <01:23:33.239> about is that the nhid only regulates about is that the nhid only regulates
• I I'll show him that the regulated I I'll show him that the regulated insurance<01:31:45.600>
• So you’re only talking about the regulated? Yeah, and Anthem’s regulated plans? Yes.
• number of steps to address the workforce number of steps to address the workforce challenges<03:
• <05:00:14.360> codifying<05:00:15.000> it Regulation codifying it Regulation codifying

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on a non-germane amendment to HB 297 that would create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Insurance Commissioner DJ Beton, joined by department staff, explained that the proposal is intended to help homeowners afford insurance by funding proactive home improvements that reduce risk and improve insurability. He said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beton described the problem as rising homeowners insurance premiums, hard-market underwriting, nonrenewals, and the resulting shift to more expensive surplus lines coverage. He said eligible projects could include roof fortification, exterior improvements, flood-related foundation work, and removal of hazardous trees or limbs. He cited similar programs in other states, especially Alabama, Louisiana, and North Carolina, as evidence the model can work and noted that industry representatives were present in support. He also said the program would use means testing aligned with the Department of Energy’s weatherization program to target lower-income applicants. Members asked about the non-germane process, who would administer the program, and how the bill would prevent misuse of grant funds. The commissioner said the department would administer the program using one repurposed existing position, with Treasury handling fund flow through an MOU. Staff explained that applicants would have to show completed work through a signed contract, itemized work, and a sworn contractor affidavit, with some upfront payment allowed for materials and the remainder paid after completion. The chair and members discussed that the amendment is being attached to a different bill only to move the proposal through committee and on to House Finance for further consideration.

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• They're just implementing; they're not coming up with their own regulations.
• I just don't like over-regulation of business. One more rule on business, large or small.
• of California's workforce.
• for when they're approving or rejecting proposed regulations.
• “Regulation of speech, no matter how ugly and inherent it is. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill. AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations. The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.

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• It authorizes the division, subject to approval of NERC, the Feds, to regulate activities related to
• It would create the new office to coordinate nuclear energy regulation. nuclear energy regulation for
• It would create the new office to coordinate nuclear energy regulation.
• regulators.
• With nuclear regulation, if we can do this on a state basis, and there's no reason why we shouldn't,

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