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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- businesses representing 99.5% of all enterprises in the state and serving as the primary engine for job
- creation and community vitality.
- And we have folks out here who are working hard to find a job and cannot find one.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- fight through hurt and misunderstandings, and help us to love others as we are all a part of your creation
- Representative Bruce has done a phenomenal job working with our stakeholders to negotiate a bill coming
- The Department of Agriculture has been, as I mentioned, they've done a great job, but they've had to
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- analysis acknowledges that physician and hospital assessments have not been increased since NICA's creation
- Senator Burton did a great job on my close, so I'm done. Thank you.
- Senator Burton did a great job on my close, so I'm done. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Summary:
The Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1286 by Senator Wright. That bill expands the law enforcement recruitment bonus program to include firefighters, creates a DFS grant review panel for fire-related grants, and establishes an institute for PTSD and first-responder behavioral health. Testimony from fire chiefs and others supported the measure, and the committee reported it favorably.
The committee then considered several insurance and financial regulation bills. CS/SB 198 by Senator Rousan, as amended, regulates virtual currency kiosks with transaction limits, notice and receipt requirements, and OFR enforcement authority; witnesses described it as a needed anti-fraud measure, especially for seniors, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 772 by Senator Burgess, as amended, allows limited licenses for portable electronics and eyewear insurance, and CS/SB 1504 by Senator Claudio, as amended, creates a pathway for high school students to qualify for insurance customer representative licensure; both were reported favorably.
The committee also approved two cryptocurrency reserve bills by Senator Gruters: CS/SB 1038 creates the Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve framework, and CS/SB 1040 creates the related trust fund; both received technical amendments and favorable reports. CS/SB 1440 by Senator Martin, as amended, creates public records exemptions and cybersecurity reporting provisions for financial institutions and related entities, and it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1668 by Senator Burton, which updates the NICA program’s funding and benefit structure, and CS/SB 570 by Senator Polsky, which creates a task force on payment scams, were both heard with supportive testimony and reported favorably. Senators later recorded additional affirmative votes on selected bills before the committee adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- analysis acknowledges that physician and hospital assessments have not been increased since NICA's creation
- Senator Burton did a great job on my close, so I'm done. Thank you.
- Senator Burton did a great job on my close, so I'm done. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1286, which expands Florida’s first responder recruitment bonus program to include newly employed firefighters, creates a DFS grant review panel, and establishes a PTSD institute within DFS. Supporters from the fire service and local government spoke in favor, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 198 on virtual currency kiosks. After adopting a substitute amendment, members heard testimony from consumer advocates, industry representatives, and credit unions about scam prevention, elder financial exploitation, and the need for regulatory certainty. The bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Members also approved SB 772, which allows limited licenses for portable electronics and eyewear insurance, and SB 1504, which creates a pathway for high school students to qualify for insurance customer representative licensure through insurance and personal finance coursework.
Later, the committee approved SB 1038 and SB 1040, which together create a Florida Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve and the related trust fund, both with technical amendments. SB 1440, dealing with public records exemptions tied to cybersecurity events and financial regulation, was also reported favorably after amendment. The committee then heard SB 1668 on the NICA program, with testimony both supporting solvency reforms and raising concerns about benefits and retroactivity; the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 570 created a task force on payment scams under DFS, was amended to reduce FDLE staffing requirements, and was reported favorably. The meeting ended after senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on certain bills and the committee adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- You must have done a really good job of drawing those up.
- granted to DSHS to designate certain surplus facilities and lands of Eastern State Hospital in the creation
- chance to visit child care on Fort Lewis last year, maybe two years ago now, and they're doing a good job
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
child welfare, risk assessment, investigation, child abuse, neglect, military families, early childhood education, access, assistance program, education equity, homelessness, youth programs, advisory committee, prevention, protection, HB 2219, child care licensing, early learning, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Community Affairs Nov 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- in institutions like Publix, Walmart, and janitorial services, for people that are in significant jobs
- institutions like Publix, Walmart, institutions like janitorial services, for people that are in significant jobs
- With the creation of the historic cemeteries program across Florida, many historic African-American cemeteries
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and heard several housing and disaster-recovery items. The committee heard SB 48 by Senator Gates, which would require local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, preserve homestead treatment for the owner-occupied portion of the property, limit undue parking restrictions, require 30-day minimum rentals, extend certain density bonuses for military families, and allow reusable tenant screening reports. The bill drew strong support from the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals and several others, and it was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 34 by Senator Sharif, creating a historic cemeteries program to help preserve historic African-American cemeteries and allow sale of excess vacant land if proceeds are used for long-term maintenance; it was also reported favorably.
The committee then considered and recommended confirmation of Fox Henderson to the Board of Directors of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Members also received a presentation from the Department of Commerce on the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program and Rebuild Florida. Deputy Secretary Justin Domer described the state’s administration of HUD disaster recovery funds, including more than $4.3 billion received since 2017, housing repair and replacement programs that have completed 5,271 homes, and infrastructure and mitigation projects such as sewer conversion in Alford, the new Calhoun-Liberty Hospital, and the Florida Keys desalination plant. Members asked about average project costs, contractor oversight, corrective actions for deficient work, and audit procedures; Domer said the department uses inspections, vendor oversight, and financial penalties, and noted stricter contract consequences in newer programs.
The Division of Emergency Management also presented on Elevate Florida, a federal mitigation program that allows homeowners to apply directly for elevation, reconstruction, acquisition/demolition, or wind-mitigation projects, with a 75/25 federal-homeowner cost share and no state funds. Director Kevin Guthrie said the program is designed to reduce repetitive flood losses and keep homeowners in place, and that it has received more than 12,000 applications, with about 1,500 prioritized, 500 on a wait list, and 305 submitted to FEMA for final approval. Members asked about the 25% match for seniors, the wait list, contractor procurement, and how projects are classified; Guthrie said the program uses insurance proceeds where available, has competitively procured 27 contractors, and may shift projects from elevation to reconstruction depending on damage and flood rules. The committee adjourned after the presentations and discussion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- business is essential to California's economy, employing a large portion of our workforce and driving job
- creation and the innovation that California is known for across the globe.
- lawmaker, I would say, in the country on this issue, coming right from the private sector into this job
Summary:
The Assembly Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee met in person and established quorum after beginning briefly as a subcommittee. The committee adopted its rules and then heard several bills focused on economic recovery, housing, technology, retail theft, and utility infrastructure. AB 265 (Caloza) would create a $100 million state-funded small business and nonprofit recovery program for organizations affected by declared emergencies; it drew broad support from small business, nonprofit, chamber, city, and community groups, with no opposition voiced. AB 797 (Harabedian) proposed a zero-cost state financing structure using CRA-backed securities to help community nonprofits buy wildfire-damaged properties at fair market value and prevent predatory investor purchases; it was presented as a community stabilization tool and received support from the California Community Foundation, with no opposition. AB 940 (Wicks/Ellis) would establish quantum innovation zones to strengthen California’s quantum computing economy, and AB 949 (Shiavo) would create a retail theft grant program for small businesses to fund security improvements and theft prevention measures; both bills were supported by business and university witnesses, though one member said they would not vote for AB 949 due to concerns about broader crime policy. AB 1347 (Carrillo) proposed a pilot program to speed utility interconnections in priority growth regions, including allowing developers to trade expedited connections for upfront infrastructure cost recovery and use microgrids in some cases; it had no opposition in the hearing.
Committee members generally expressed support for the bills, especially those aimed at disaster recovery and small business resilience. Questions on AB 940 focused on where quantum innovation zones might be located and how local governments and universities would coordinate; the author and witnesses said the zones should be open statewide and could build on existing research centers such as Berkeley, Stanford, Caltech, UCSB, UCLA, and UCSC. On AB 797, members discussed the need to protect homeowners from below-market offers after wildfires. On AB 949, the author emphasized that modest grants could help small businesses make security upgrades and prevent repeated theft losses.
The committee voted to send AB 265, AB 797, AB 940, AB 949, and AB 1347 forward, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes, with the bills reported out of committee and placed on call as needed. The consent calendar, including AB 254, AB 415, AB 655, AB 1232, AB 1254, AB 1477, and HR 27, was also approved. The hearing adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nominations of Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Deputy Attorney General, and Abigail Slater, of the Distr Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill targets illegal fentanyl knockoffs created by the cartels, which Creation is able to circumvent
- impeachment of federal judges, and he recently tweeted, and I quote, the notion of having a judge's job
- Chairman, not to tell you how to do your job.
Bills:
SB331
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chief among the recommendations was the creation of an Electric Truck Advisory Council.
- By and large, though, I think Texas is doing a great job of moving forward.
- Todd, my people, district, and Encore did a wonderful job in my part of Fort Worth.
- You're doing a great job. You're doing a great job.
- I am the CEO of State Shield and our job as a non-profit is to...
Bills:
HB246 , HB796 , HB 1056 , HB1544 , HB1846 , HB2001 , HB2618 , HB2625 , HB2869 , HB2898 , HB3069 , HB3114 , HB3157 , HB3228 , HJR98 , HB246
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Health Services (7-30-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> haven't seen this, if we've done our job haven't seen this, if we've done our job properly,<00:48
- </c> job than other states reporting? job than other states reporting?
- I will say that tremendous job on that.
- Um almost all the creation of this exam.
- </c><02:20:18.080><c> of</c> colleges are involved in the creation of colleges are involved in the creation
Summary:
The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services met to approve the June 18 minutes and hear introductory remarks from new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Family Services Dr. Steven Stack and new Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. John Langfeld. Both described their backgrounds and emphasized a shared focus on using health data to improve quality, coordination, and outcomes across Kentucky. They highlighted the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHI) as a central tool for connecting hospitals, labs, providers, public health systems, Medicaid, and other state and federal data sources, and said the system supports notifications, immunization records, surveillance, and care coordination. They also outlined priorities such as continued investment in KHI, stronger interoperability, privacy protections, and expanded analytic capacity to turn data into action.
Committee members then asked about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and informed consent, particularly for pregnant women and children. Dr. Stack said informed consent should come through a licensed health care provider, that Kentucky did not mandate the COVID vaccine, and that the evidence still supports vaccination for high-risk groups, including pregnant women, citing professional medical guidance. A follow-up exchange focused on concerns about past vaccine policies and the need for patients to receive full information before making decisions.
Senator Heron asked how KIPRC/KIPR could be used to address firearm injuries. Dr. Langfeld said the key opportunity is to make data more real-time and usable for day-to-day response, while Dr. Stack said the department would continue its long-standing partnership with KIPRC and noted his view that gun violence is a public health emergency. He added, however, that because firearms are a deeply divided issue, the Department for Public Health’s current role is mainly to make data available for authorized research rather than to take a broader policy role. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:09:57.520><c> very</c> now they're going to do their job very now they're going to do their job
- </c> would be found in the the job would be found in the the job description<01:20:09.920><c> right</
- </c> have money to be able to do your job have money to be able to do your job we're<01:22:58.840><c>
- </c> you're prioritizing is actually MD's job you're prioritizing is actually MD's job and<01:23:03.960
- </c> education Consultants that have no job education Consultants that have no job description<01:23:
Committee:
House Education Finance
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE Jan 12th, 2026
ALC-HOSPITAL, MEDICAID, & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES STUDY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- I know today, and look at What jobs are available?
- Why would we not be doing a better job of saying, here's the jobs that are in demand in your area; here
- And we'll figure out people that want a job, and we'll... ...figure out people that want a job, and we
- We want people to know what's your pathway to overcome benefit cliffs and what job or jobs should you
- can get a better job and then get a career.
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.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of these jobs are solid, middle-class, family-supporting union jobs.
- Many of these jobs are solid, middle-class, family-supporting union jobs.
- THAT'S NOT OUR JOB.
- BUT, THESE CUTS ALSO MEAN AND INCLUDE CUTS TO FEDERAL JOBS.
- IF THEY WILL FIND A JOB.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I personally have side jobs, which equal nine jobs on the side, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- I basically spend all of my... ...nine jobs on the side, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- We need revenue creation.
- We need revenue creations.
- On behalf of Ochen, we really appreciate the perspective on the health tax job proposal.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- um</c> indicated to prior- prioritize um indicated to prior- prioritize um the<00:09:33.680><c> creation
- of green spaces on both um the creation of green spaces on both um the<00:09:36.800><c> lot</c><00:09
- In the original design framework appropriation, it indicated to prioritize the creation of green spaces
- Um, Madam Chair, um the job will be posted. I will be applying. We'll see what happens.
- So, currently with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we get kind of base or kind of what we
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/04/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:36:06.240><c> doing</c><00:36:06.600><c> an</c><00:36:06.760><c> admirable</c><00:36:07.200><c> job
- </c><00:36:08.359><c> um</c> I think doing an admirable job um I think doing an admirable job um in<00
- He said he worked so that they could get a job at Concord Hospital as patient advocates.
- <01:07:30.000><c> of</c><01:07:30.120><c> an</c><01:07:30.240><c> advisory</c> creation of an advisory
- creation of an advisory committee,<01:07:32.280><c> uh</c><01:07:32.440><c> House</c><01:07:32.640><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 4/2/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- This law was not a creation of the county or the board.
- of the county or the board we creation of the county or the board we would<00:04:45.960><c> like</c>
- </c><00:58:18.359><c> which</c> administrators um do their jobs which administrators um do their jobs
- I think they did a really good job of it.
- I think they did a really good job of it.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Under Biden, most of the new jobs were snapped up by foreigners and real wages fell.
- </c><00:14:21.199><c> By</c> new jobs to make that equipment. By new jobs to make that equipment.
- And it wasn't creation.
- We were ready to do our jobs.
- Special envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, is doing an incredible job for freedom.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Supportive services include things, for example, like case management, job training, vocational training
- things for example um like case include things for example um like case management,<00:02:24.640><c> job
- </c><00:02:25.040><c> training,</c><00:02:25.920><c> vocational</c> management, job training, vocational
- management, job training, vocational training,<00:02:27.599><c> referrals</c><00:02:28.160><c> for</
- So, it includes case management, job training and vocational training to get folks back into employment
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> creating high paying manufacturing jobs creating high paying manufacturing jobs and<01:08:21.159
- </c><01:10:04.719><c> creation</c><01:10:05.120><c> benefits</c> the economic and job creation benefits
- the economic and job creation benefits of<01:10:05.679><c> the</c><01:10:05.800><c> growing</c><01:10
- </c><01:17:47.280><c> across</c> currently over 25,000 open jobs across currently over 25,000 open jobs
- </c><01:18:00.840><c> but</c> geared towards feeling open jobs but geared towards feeling open jobs but
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy