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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 15th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

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  • shoulders all of the responsibility and risk, while our state and its rural communities receive the benefit
  • Force IMT and TIFMAS will be able to reimburse all submitted costs for these personnel, including benefits
  • first responders who help in emergencies receive their payments, including workers' compensation and benefits
  • has their back through the outright exploitation of workers by underpaying them and providing no benefits
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 19th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • It provides a clear legal framework. that benefits both municipalities and retail public utilities.
  • So whoever's de-certified... by generally benefits more than the utility, I guess.
  • . and therefore continuity of design and construction is critical. to moving quickly, generating benefits
  • project you could find yourself impeding what water for a short period of time in the process of benefiting
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 19th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • And second, this bill largely will benefit rural Texas. that completely depends on groundwater as its
  • Yes, everybody gets to benefit from the AAA rating of the state, the PUA would accept. extend that benefit
  • That is of a benefit to everyone joining. I don't.
  • I do envision that as people become more aware of the benefits of being in a PUA, that they will have
  • Why is that of benefit? Throughout the state, unfortunately.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Feb 5th, 2026

Fiscal Policy

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  • The policies in place prohibited people from getting benefits. It's too hard. It's too tough.
  • That means 10 out of every 100 workers that applies ever gets a benefit.
  • We have the lowest benefits in the country. Right now, it's capped at $250 a week.
  • They no longer qualify for benefits before they get a job. We're the worst in the nation for that.
  • When benefits are held up, seniors fall even farther behind on their rent, utilities, and prescriptions
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first postponed SB 524 and SB 1156. It then heard and favorably reported several bills, including SB 488 and SB 490 by Sen. Massullo, which update Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles procedures, raise the crash-reporting threshold, expand email use, and create a related public-records exemption. The committee also favorably reported SB 892 by Sen. Martin on enhanced sentencing for repeat offenders, SB 124 by Sen. Rodriguez updating Florida Virtual School statutes, and SB 584 by Sen. Yarbrough strengthening oversight of commercial driving schools and tax collector authority. SB 656 by Sen. Bradley, codifying the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and related grant program, and SB 816 by Sen. Bradley, formally establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute, also passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on SB 216 by Sen. McLean, which would tighten unemployment assistance eligibility by adding job-search requirements, more frequent verification, and fraud-reporting measures. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fraud and improve program integrity, while opponents from labor groups and several senators warned it would burden claimants, especially rural residents, seniors, and workers facing layoffs, and could sharply reduce access to benefits. Despite those objections, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. The committee also considered CS/SB 382 by Sen. Truenow on electric bicycles, requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating a task force to study broader regulation of e-bikes and related devices. A mother whose son was killed on an electric scooter urged the committee to restore scooters to the bill, and several members expressed support for further work on that issue. The committee reported the bill favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

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  • Otherwise, they lose benefits.
  • It doesn't stop them from getting the benefits. ...that that person is still eligible for benefits.
  • It's not an unearned benefit. It's not welfare. It's not an unearned benefit.
  • The maximum payout for re-employment benefits for the worker... ...for re-employment benefits for the
  • they would profit from that, and yet in spite of that benefit, financial benefit, they're still in opposition
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered ten bills, beginning with SB 594 on local housing assistance plans. Senator Burton explained that the bill would make residents of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities eligible for SHIP rental assistance and, in some cases, repair or rehabilitation funds, recognizing that many own their homes but rent the lot. Supporters from AARP and the Federation of Manufactured Homeowners said the bill would help seniors and low-income residents remain housed. The bill was reported favorably by a roll call vote. Members then approved two Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measures: SB 488, the agency package updating Florida’s motor fuel tax compliance with IFTA, allowing online filing and private license plate agencies to act as agents, raising the crash-damage reporting threshold, expanding email communications, and updating tank vehicle compliance; and SB 490, a related public records exemption for email addresses collected for renewal notices. Both were reported favorably without opposition. The committee also passed SB 246, creating a specialty license plate for the UFC Foundation, despite concerns raised that the foundation is based out of state and that the plate was politically motivated; the bill was approved on a split vote. The committee gave favorable reports to SB 216 on reemployment assistance eligibility, which would tighten job-search requirements, require more frequent eligibility verification, and add reporting on fraudulent claims. The bill drew substantial opposition from labor and policy advocates who argued it would add barriers for unemployed workers, especially in rural and skilled-trades jobs, and that the state’s unemployment system remains difficult to navigate. Supporters said the bill was aimed at fraud prevention and ensuring claimants remain eligible. SB 356 on utility terrain vehicles generated extensive debate over safety, local control, and whether UTVs should be allowed on certain roads; supporters emphasized rural utility and law enforcement benefits, while opponents cited manufacturer warnings and crash risks. The sponsor ultimately temporarily postponed the bill. The committee also reported favorably SB 528 on manufacturing, which expands the Department of Commerce’s manufacturing responsibilities, codifies the chief manufacturing officer position, and creates workforce development grant support; SB 584 on commercial driving schools, which authorizes DHSMV agreements with county tax collectors to help enforce school regulation; and SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflower specialty plate from $15 to $25 to support the Florida Wildflower Foundation. The final bill, SB 470 on the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate, was introduced as a measure to broaden eligibility for the existing plate and stabilize funding for law enforcement memorial efforts, but no final action on that bill was reached in the portion of the transcript provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/25/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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  • exploded with the expansion of benefits exploded with the expansion of benefits like<01:24:30.360
  • through the existing... to Veterans seeking benefits uh claims to Veterans seeking benefits uh claims
  • of thousands of dollars in VA benefits of thousands of dollars in VA benefits for<01:36:21.719><
  • veterans deserve to get their benefits veterans deserve to get their benefits with<01:47:23.639>
  • expanding and it is stealing benefits expanding and it is stealing benefits from<01:48:15.920>
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 9th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

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  • while working; earning limits; supplemental benefits; critical shortages; reporting and notification
  • while working; earning limits; supplemental benefits; critical shortages; reporting and notification
  • You don't have control over the process, but you can certainly benefit from that process.
  • “So why are you giving the DA the benefit of the doubt, but not the defendant?”
  • “Why are you giving the DA the benefit of the doubt in perception, but not the defendant?”
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

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  • that we all enjoy uh with our benefits that we all enjoy uh with our other<00:09:19.200> insurance
  • Are we going to give them a cash benefit on this, too?" "I'm not that.
  • cash benefit on this, too? cash benefit on this, too?
  • Um, it gives a tax benefit that other insurance plans don't have.
  • Um, it gives a tax benefit that other insurance plans don't have.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025

Public Health

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  • So thank you again for being willing to share something exciting. excruciatingly painful for the benefit
  • the potential to revive the 1925 ban and the risk of the harm that that could cause relative to the benefit
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 27th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • are accountable to you for all decisions, and that the decisions made here today are not for the benefit
  • minority or the majority, but, Lord, let the decisions be made today to honor you and to allow for the benefits
  • Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Conservation, Environmental Quality, Group Benefits
  • Department of Insurance to study and make recommendations regarding issues related to insurance coverage
  • The second is that they keep the option for eligibility for public benefits that are provided in line
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard a guest prayer by Pastor Lee Shipp, and conducted routine opening business including journal adoption, receipt of confirmation appointments, and House messages naming conferees on several Senate bill disagreements. The chamber also adopted or recognized several personal privilege resolutions and commendations, including honors for Grady Hazel, the Acadiana Veterans Hockey of Louisiana national championship team, Grambling State University’s 125th anniversary and related athletics/band centennials, the 2026 Governor’s Fellows, and a brief address by special guest Ms. Benson. Members then acted on a series of resolutions and concurrent resolutions. The Senate adopted measures creating or requesting study task forces on child permanency, medical malpractice review panels, driving school fees, the Minimum Foundation Program, and earthquake activity in north Louisiana, and it concurred in House resolutions on illegal dumping, gaming board review, behavioral health crisis center reimbursement, Medicaid incentive payment reporting, and a physician review panel study. Several condolence and commendation resolutions also passed, including those honoring Lewis Thomas Nelson and Josephine Ruth Kennedy, and the Senate adopted a resolution urging local governments to consider generator requirements for unlicensed senior and disability residential facilities. The chamber also took up House Bill 723, a motorcycle traffic-signal bill allowing certain two- and three-wheeled vehicles to proceed through malfunctioning vehicle-actuated signals under specified circumstances; after debate about safety and enforcement, it passed 33-3. The Senate then considered numerous House amendments to Senate bills, concurring in most, including bills on fluoridation/local opt-out, public assistance, nutrition, human trafficking training, bulletproof vests, adult residential care generators, cell-cultured food products, public benefits eligibility, attorney-fee limits in disciplinary proceedings, critical infrastructure protections, debit card surcharges, bank stock certificates, child welfare proceedings, digital student IDs, watershed restoration funding, innovation hubs, sports agent registration, and manufactured housing regulation. It rejected House amendments to SB 283 and SB 408 for further negotiation. The session ended with announcements for committee meetings and a recess until 2 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Business

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  • curious as to why Why would we eliminate opportunities for private businesses to engage in our state benefit
  • be putting ourselves at an economic disadvantage by something that's not going to give us a lot of benefit
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Health Committee Meeting - 2025-04-07

Health Finance and Policy

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  • Adequate insurance coverage. 2. Affordable care. 3.
  • The Fresh Bucks program would be a win-win for Minnesota, benefiting both retailers and low-income families
  • SNAP benefit recipient and also user of the Market Bucks program.
  • I am for the Market Bucks program as a SNAP benefit recipient; I get to use the Market Bucks program,
  • our support for House File 1675, which would establish a sustainable rate for medical assistance coverage