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• It is awarded to various organizations to increase job training skills. ...cover the startup costs associated
• Many of the most in-demand jobs are careers like welders, climbers, and electricians.
• And 170,000 jobs in the Dallas area would have high effects in the region and the state.
• By 2050, an estimated $22.9 billion and 170,000 jobs. Plus jobs in the North Central Texas region.
• These figures demonstrate... ...how our platform supports local businesses, creates jobs, and drives

Bills: SB209 , SB529 , SB1265 , SB1592 , SB1728 , SCR37 , SCR38

Committee: Senate Economic Development

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• make certain that our industry-based certifications match the needs of real-world employers for great jobs
• Because that is not the business of the T.E.A., and they have not done a good job. ...job of it, and
• opportunity to look at what we'll have a briefing in February of where we're at in the establishment and creation
• That is why House Bill 4 removed them from the creation of the test, and that is what we need. ...to
• Doing accountability is an impossible job, but I think we all can agree that this bill is too big.

Bills: HB8 , HB12 , SB 3 , HJR1 , SB 11 , SB 16 , SB 14 , HB8 , HB 12 , SB3 , HJR1 , SB11 , SB16 , SB14

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• That said, we have a job to do. Our job is to put the needs of others at or above our own.
• ><00:22:05.240><c> is</c><00:22:05.360><c> to</c><00:22:05.520><c> put</c> we have a job to do our job
• is to put we have a job to do our job is to put the<00:22:05.799><c> needs</c><00:22:06.039><c> of</
• You know, they're young, they have jobs, they have lives.
• You know, they're young, they have jobs, they have lives.

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

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• value to our community from these customers is approximately $3.9 billion, accounting for over 85,000 jobs
• These are specialized jobs.
• We implement policies that secure water future while continuing to foster economic growth and job creation
• So more jobs are going to Ashby's district?
• I mean, when it comes down to, you know, these jobs, they are, they're defined in.

Committee: House Natural Resources

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• Committee members, HB1016 addresses content creation online and minors who appear in that content, which
• I'm giving them 5 miles to do their job.
• guess part of the old concern that was raised before was that an individual may temporarily lose his job
• And we have somebody that either loses her job or they get a job, and their driver's license is now being
• license, if they have to have a license to work, if they, if they drive, I mean, if that's part of their job

Bills: HB1016 , HB1453 , HB1992 , HB2015 , HB2940 , HB2959 , HB2997 , HB3037 , HB3045 , HB3053 , HB3087 , HB3267 , HB3301 , HB3453 , HB3495 , HB3521 , HB3581 , HB3584 , HB3586 , HB3587 , HB3662 , HB3691 , HB3695 , HB3697 , HB3742 , HB3743 , HB3845 , HB4058 , HB4125 , HB4198 , HB4227 , HB4425

Committee: House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

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• served 24 years on the commission, and during that time, They dedicated countless hours away from their jobs
• And considered them his colleagues even though it wasn't his day job.
• And all the bills that I dealt with, one of the ones that I'm most pleased with, proud of is the creation
• Media, uh, sometimes we get favorable publicity, sometimes we get unfavorable publicity, but we do our job
• I mean, they have exceedingly difficult jobs.

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• Small business, because in my paying job, I get to advocate for our small businesses, and I also agree
• I think of the graphic design company that is a two-person job.
• the political scoring for the $500 million actually could be up to a billion if we do a really good job
• We sent our wife to town to work so that she could have a job that had coverage.
• We've had furloughs, we've had folks lose their federal jobs, and some have transitioned to work for

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• I think the assembly member did an excellent job. I've been outlining the issues that we're facing.
• local government and state employees employed as social workers aren't negatively impacted by the creation
• Some candidates must wait months for available classes, leading them to seek jobs elsewhere, further
• And for that reason, the dental assisting on the job training pathway is a really excellent low barrier
• Nearly 30% of all jobs in California require a license, certification, or background clearance, but for

Committee: House Business and Professions

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• So, importantly, the creation of the...
• So, I think that the industry has done a great job of addressing that issue. Thank you.
• And that we not, in the zeal to free ourselves from outside influence, limit our ability to do our job
• They’re under a lot of pressure, and they're doing a great job, but there's a concern for them working
• But he needed to get back to his day job. Thank you very much. Members, nothing else?

Bills: SB 21 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

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• Appreciate the job they do.
• Do a good job. Do a good job implementing all of our grow projects.
• It's a constant job to keep maintenance up. I appreciate that.
• So it did its job, and a lot of that went to rural money.
• So it did its job, and a lot of that went to rural money.

Bills: HB111 , HB61 , HB43 , HB156 , HB70 , SB3 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HB247 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

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• What you're saying is that it's okay if this bill wouldn't affect the creation of a digital ID regarding
• It's okay if this bill wouldn't affect the creation of a digital ID regarding driver's license, but it

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• 546, 456, that statute has been enacted for quite some time, and it deals with the validity, the creation
• , the modification of trust and what And it deals with the validity, the creation, the modification of

Committee: House Financial Institutions

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• this bill is because our current rules that mandate large and costly elevators are preventing the creation
• interpretation and it would lead to requests for variances based on the intent of the bill, leading to the creation

Committee: House Housing

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• this bill is because our current rules that mandate large and costly elevators are preventing the creation
• interpretation and it would lead to requests for variances based on the intent of the bill, leading to the creation

Summary: The committee heard three housing-related bills. SB 5937 would regulate smart access systems in rental housing by requiring landlords, on tenant request, to provide non-biometric and non-app-based alternatives such as physical keys, key fobs, or key cards, and by adding privacy-policy and data-minimization requirements for smart access systems. The bill’s sponsor and a tenant testified in support, describing concerns about app-based entry systems tracking movement and collecting personal data. The Washington Multifamily Housing Association testified neutral, saying the bill had been improved through stakeholder work and amendments that allowed privacy-policy links and delayed implementation until January 1, 2027. The hearing on the bill was closed with no vote taken. The committee then heard ESSB 5156, which directs the State Building Code Council to allow smaller elevators in apartment buildings up to six stories and 24 units and creates a technical advisory group to review certain elevator safety requirements. The sponsor and several supporters argued the bill would reduce elevator costs, improve feasibility for small multifamily and middle-housing projects, and increase accessibility and age-friendly housing. The National Elevator Industry opposed the bill’s harmonization language in Section 2, paragraph 2, warning it could create ambiguity, multiple standards, and litigation, but said it would be neutral if that language were removed. Other industry and housing advocates supported the measure as a way to lower costs and expand housing supply. No action was taken during the hearing. Finally, the committee heard SB 6237, which would require landlords to disclose flood risk information to tenants for leases entered into after December 31, 2026. The disclosure would note whether a property may be in a flood hazard area, where tenants can find county flood information, and that the landlord’s insurance does not cover tenants’ belongings. The Washington Multifamily Housing Association testified neutral, saying the bill had been narrowed to a more manageable disclosure and that removing a requirement to recommend flood insurance addressed concerns about landlords acting as insurance advisers. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the chair announced the committee would meet again the next day.

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• And I want members to know that these low-potency hemp beverages are a real Minnesota creation and something
• And I want members to know that these low-potency hemp beverages are a real Minnesota creation and something

Summary: The House considered a Senate message announcing that the Senate had concurred in and adopted the conference committee report on Senate File 2370, the cannabis bill. Representative Stevenson moved adoption of the report and explained that the conference committee had largely retained House provisions while making additional changes, including directing the Office of Cannabis Management to return with a medical-market streamlining proposal, expanding testing capacity, and adding an expungement provision. Representative West also urged adoption, saying the bill improved the measure and moved Minnesota closer to a safe, tested, legal cannabis market. During debate on the bill, West argued that the legislation was still too restrictive but would help create a functioning market, support hemp businesses, ease burdens on medical cannabis operators, and improve public safety and expungement outcomes. Stevenson emphasized the bill’s low-potency hemp beverage wholesaler licensing provisions, saying they would support Minnesota breweries and create a needed wholesaling segment in the cannabis supply chain. He also noted that the bill would generate some licensing revenue and help the state’s cannabis market develop more efficiently. Members also discussed the importance of preserving the medical cannabis program for patients, including children with seizure disorders, and the need for clearer local control as cities and counties work with preliminary licensees before market launch. Hansen said local governments have key responsibilities under the legalization framework and warned that delays could affect the expected early 2025 launch. After debate, the House adopted the conference report, and the bill passed as amended by conference on an 80-50 vote, with its title agreed to.

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• And so as I'm listening to what your request is, I definitely know you have a hard job.
• Part of what we are looking at is what economy and businesses and jobs can be stood up around cleaning
• L.A.O does a particularly good job of giving us overviews and giving us background information, so I
• We need to do a better job of capturing the multiple benefits of all these projects. Mr.
• Great job. Well, I'm glad that you got to meet Patrick. Yeah. Thank you.

Summary: The subcommittee began by announcing a change in the agenda order, moving item 6 ahead of item 1 and then item 7, and noting there would be no votes taken on any items that day. Item 6 covered a proposed operational efficiencies control section for the Natural Resources Agency that would let multiple departments jointly fund landscape-scale or multi-jurisdictional projects and allow Finance to transfer climate bond funds to a lead state entity. The LAO said the proposal was reasonable but suggested the Legislature consider requiring summary notification on how it is used; Finance said it would consider that request. Item 7 focused on the 2026-27 biodiversity and nature-based solutions spending plan. Finance and the Wildlife Conservation Board described the climate bond funding for habitat restoration, wildlife crossings, public access, tribal nature-based solutions, and related work, including $111 million proposed for WCB and $30 million for Salton Sea habitat and public access projects. The LAO supported the overall approach but flagged the San Andreas Corridor Program as an area where the Legislature may want to specify geographic priorities. Members discussed the pace of Salton Sea work and whether the proposed projects would count toward disadvantaged community goals. Item 8 addressed Cal Fire’s aviation contract and staffing needs for wildfire response. Cal Fire said year-round fire activity, a larger and more complex aircraft fleet, and labor market pressures justified the proposed contract increase, including more mechanics, pilots, and maintenance support. The LAO recommended approval, saying the proposal addressed health and safety concerns. Members asked about contractor staffing, competition in the bidding process, and future technology for early fire detection and suppression. The committee then took up item 1 on golden mussel containment. Fish and Wildlife described the invasive species’ spread in the Delta, the task force and response framework, and a request for eight new positions funded by Prop. 4 to support control plans, outreach, monitoring, research, and coordination with partners and law enforcement. Members pressed the department on whether the state should fund more direct decontamination infrastructure and grants to local water managers, and on the realistic goal of containing the mussel. The chair and several members emphasized the urgency of the threat and requested an itemized breakdown of the $20 million request. The hearing then moved to a broader LAO overview of wildfire prevention and response funding, where the LAO summarized the state’s funding mix and warned that ongoing wildfire resilience funding will likely decline as one-time bond and GGRF funds are exhausted, prompting discussion of long-term funding options and the balance between prevention, suppression, and community hardening.

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• A workman-like job today because you failed to do a workman-like job yesterday.
• They didn't do their jobs, so it's...
• It's impossible for you to do your job and know where you're going.
• It's one of the best jobs I've ever seen anybody do.
• They need to do their jobs. The assignment provision in the bill...

Bills: SB10 , SB16 , SB6 , SB 6 , SB 10 , SB 16

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• Our job here is to give you the best possible information to make the best possible decisions for yourselves
• In general, more positive in the sense of job creation with brick and mortar.
• </c><00:49:02.400><c> creation</c><00:49:03.040><c> with</c><00:49:03.359><c> brick</c><00:49:03.599>
• <c> and</c> sense of job creation with brick and sense of job creation with brick and mortar.<00:49:04.800
• , uh, you you're passed, you lost a job, uh, you you're getting<01:57:08.960><c> divorced,</c><01:57:

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137

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• </c> to me that um instead of doing their job to me that um instead of doing their job the<00:32:24.159
• I think it's even more clear by the creation of it and the position, the types of positions that are
• </c><00:47:18.640><c> of</c><00:47:18.880><c> it</c> even more clear by the creation of it even more
• clear by the creation of it and<00:47:19.359><c> the</c><00:47:19.599><c> position</c><00:47:20.240><
• Only in government do you still have a job.

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• job application submissions, potentially receiving job offers.
• They understand my vision and the potential for job creation and community impact.
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• potential for job creation Community impact<00:37:39.680><c> they</c><00:37:39.839><c> went</c><00:37
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Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development