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• But you'll see through the process that we've been having with the technical working group we've identified
• it, you're not going to put money into the operational support of a department where people can be hired
• And then we put a pause on hiring so we can Make sure that we had enough budget authority because of
• And since then, we are hiring again.
• I'm not asking for a whole list, but just examples of how this process translates to actual projects.

Keywords: 996, all

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• WE ARE WAITING NOW FOR THE AUDITOR GENERAL TO COME BACK AND DO THIS PROCESS OF GOING OVER THESE.
• WHAT PROCESS WAS USED TO RECONCILE THE MISSING VEHICLES IN ORDER TO LOCATE THEM AND BRING THEM INTO THE
• TALK ABOUT THE PROCESS. I SEE SOME SHAKING OF HEADS. MORE DETAIL PLEASE. >> YES.
• YOU'RE ASKING US FOR THE MONEY. >> Chair: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> WE ARE ASKING FOR THE MONEY TO HIRE
• BUT I'M A BIT CONCERNED BY YOU HIRING SOMEONE TO HAVE THEM THESE IN SUCH AS CHEVROLET BUT THEY WILL NOT

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• And so I think it will be a much faster process than it used to be additional debate.
• We're gonna have to pay appropriate salaries to hire the right people.
• Before we go to the amendment process, are there questions on the bill as explained?
• So I just want to understand how many new personnel were going to be hiring as part of this.
• We currently just hired the the former CEO of the Florida Department of Health.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um and so you know I'm not hiring.
• Um the decisions is can we hire people?
• So I was actually the lead author for this process.
• The best part author for this process.
• We all involved in the entire process.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony from State Treasurer Monica Misipelli on House Bill 1042, which would increase the contingent credit limit for the BFA. She explained that under RSA 66 the state’s debt capacity is capped at 10% of unrestricted revenue, and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is not direct debt. She said the state currently has about 65% of its capacity used, roughly $120 million of remaining room, and that raising the BFA contingent credit limit from $200 million to $450 million would reduce that capacity. She noted the state’s debt-to-revenue ratio is about 4.2%, that the state’s credit rating is not immediately affected by the guarantee program unless the state actually has to assume the liability, and suggested unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Peace Development Authority, could be reviewed in the future. Members asked whether a credit guarantee affects bonding ability like actual debt, what the usual debt level is relative to the statutory cap, and whether the increase would crowd out future capital borrowing. Misipelli answered that guarantees are included in the formula and do affect available capacity, though the current ratio remains manageable. She also said she had been using a $120 million benchmark for capital budget planning and was now modeling $130 million in future state debt. When asked whether the full $250 million increase was necessary, she deferred to the BFA, saying the question should be answered by the agency. James Key Wallace, executive director of the New Hampshire BFA and interim commissioner of Business and Economic Affairs, then testified in support of the bill. He said the request was driven by larger project costs over the last several decades, with construction inflation causing guarantees to be used up in bigger chunks, and by the fact that the BFA has been close to its current cap. He said the agency does not use taxpayer funds, has never had a payout on a guarantee in nearly 35 years, and requires collateral, reserves, and an 80% loan-to-value buffer. He told members the Senate had a similar bill to raise the limit to $400 million and that the BFA considered that range acceptable. In response to questions, he said a smaller increase such as $150 million would cover known transactions but might not provide enough runway for future opportunities, and he confirmed the bill was brought at the BFA’s request. He also said businesses consider housing availability when deciding whether to locate in New Hampshire, since housing and workforce are key location factors. At the end of the work session, the chair closed House Bill 1042 and opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage of pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Nagel began introducing the bill and asked for copies of the treasurer’s debt-capacity report, but the transcript cuts off before any further action on HB 241.

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• The next item is the solid waste landfill permitting process.
• So there's a process issue.
• So there's there's a process region.
• Third, we will not fund, not hire into 31 positions.
• So eligible to go to the claims process.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And now I'm also hired full-time by Hampshire County Jail over at the parole house.
• And now I'm also hired full-time by the Hampshire County Jail over at the parole house as well.
• Even though they didn't put the technical name on it, that was the process that existed.
• I didn't understand that process. But they never took my actual ID.
• And then you’re fostering optimism in that process.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration met at 10:07 a.m. and approved the minutes from its February 9 meeting. The commission said it would accept Department of Correction testimony in writing because of a scheduling issue, and then spent most of the hearing hearing from people with lived experience in county and state correctional settings. Members repeatedly reminded witnesses to keep remarks to about three minutes and focused the discussion on correctional consolidation, collaboration, programming, and reentry. Testimony from multiple sheriff’s offices was broadly supportive of county-based programming, treatment, education, and reentry services. Witnesses from Hampshire, Barnstable, Hampden, and Franklin counties described access to GED and college courses, vocational training, recovery meetings, therapeutic groups, housing and ID assistance, work release, and reentry centers. Several said these programs helped them gain sobriety, employment, family reunification, and parole readiness. Hampden County witnesses emphasized immediate reentry planning and individualized case management; Franklin County witnesses praised respectful treatment and an accessible off-site reentry center; Barnstable witnesses highlighted the women’s therapeutic treatment program, creative writing, and the Bridge Center; Hampshire witnesses described the Bridge House, work release, and transition supports. Several witnesses contrasted those experiences with what they described as limited or delayed programming in DOC facilities, especially for people serving longer sentences or with restrictive classifications. One witness said DOC programming was hard to access because shorter sentences and offense labels affected eligibility; another described overcrowding, little counseling, and no reentry planning in state prison. A juvenile lifer testified that classification barriers and lack of tailored programming left him feeling unprepared, and another witness said DOC’s handling of classification hearings and records was unfair and opaque. Some speakers also raised concerns about mental health care and visitation policies, especially at Framingham, where one witness said suicidal thoughts were met with inadequate responses and another said family visitation was denied without clear explanation. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about DOC access, step-down opportunities, family support, and whether more transitional housing or acclimation time before release would help. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.

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• Minnesota House of Representatives, and we appreciate your interest in this process.
• So, um, I do understand that it's a process that they have to go through when they're—when it's a process
• So, um, I do understand that it's a process that they have to go through when they're—when it's a process
• <01:14:13.520> NPs is high and NP clinics cannot hire NPs is high and NP clinics cannot hire
• This outdated process over 5 years ago.

Bills: HF3521, HF3563, HF82, HF2689, HF1794, HF3544, HF3516, HF1752

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• That's the current process today.
• process that are now being incorporated in the batch process.
• Month 12 of a 15 month process.
• One, refocus the batch process.
• Oscar Garza: So this is a market driven process. ERCOT is leading on this process.

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss data centers and their impact on Texas's energy infrastructure. The meeting featured testimony from key representatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT, who outlined the evolving landscape of energy generation and the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers. Notably, ERCOT reported over 450,000 MW of generation resources planned for connection, with a significant portion attributed to data centers, which now represent around 87% of new large load interconnection requests. The committee explored proposed changes to the interconnection process, including a new 'batch study' approach aimed at streamlining the approval of multiple projects simultaneously. This change is intended to address the challenges of managing numerous simultaneous requests and to provide more certainty for developers regarding their energy needs. Testimonies emphasized the importance of ensuring that the costs of infrastructure upgrades are borne by the data centers rather than residential ratepayers, with discussions around the financial commitments required from developers. Several data center developers also provided testimony, highlighting the economic benefits of their projects, including job creation and increased local revenues. They expressed concerns about the potential for a moratorium on future growth due to the new interconnection rules and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address water usage and environmental impacts. The committee plans to continue discussions on these topics in future hearings, with a focus on balancing economic growth with energy reliability and resource management.

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• That's the current process today.
• process.
• Month 12 of a 15 month process.
• One, refocus the batch process.
• Oscar Garza: So this is a market driven process. ERCOT is leading on this process.

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• Then they go into an accreditation process with the nursing board.
• I've hired and trained many dental assistants.
• I've hired and trained many dental assistants.
• Look, this has been a long, lengthy process.
• We respect their zoning and their processes.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

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• I was able to get my driver's license back, and the staff here played a significant role in the process
• We hire drivers. We have transporters.
• <00:32:30.480> drivers<00:32:30.919> we drive all the time we hire drivers we drive
• all the time we hire drivers we have<00:32:31.240> Transporters<00:32:32.240> um<00:32
• <01:25:44.960> in to use a collaborative process in to use a collaborative process in community

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Elon Musk was hired by the President of the United States or brought on to uncover waste, fraud, and
• <00:12:33.399> by<00:12:33.560> the Americans Elon Musk was hired by the Americans
• Elon Musk was hired by the president<00:12:34.040> of<00:12:34.160> the<00:12:34.279>
• You know, the legislative process is supposed to have all of us here in the light of day, you know, on
• <06:19:20.280> and makes us more able to uh process and makes us more able to uh process and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• There's a process in place.
• There's a process in place.
• There's a process in place.
• There's a process in place.
• There's a process in place.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• process better. I understand. process better. I understand.
• But we do go through the process.
• They had the through the co process.
• So, I'm just making the point process.
• And so we instituted a hiring freeze.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• There's got to be some formal process through the IT process that produces a report that says, I don't
• Of course, they do have due process in that process.
• Of course, they do have due process in that process.
• Of course, they do have due process in that process.
• It's just, we've hired a new hire, right? Right.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• We are in the process of finalizing a contract with the firm that will be conducting the security assessment
• and we are examining every element of our protocols from threat assessments to the communication process
• Let me end by reminding process.
• <00:13:38.399> an question about the cost of hiring an question about the cost of hiring an
• of signing that are in the process of signing that contract<00:14:21.040> and<00:14:21.199>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• interoperability; SB 1586, state agency; SB 1663, feet of speech monument; SB 1665, stadium she's hiring
• interoperability; SB 1586, state agency; SB 1663, feet of speech monument; SB 1665, stadium she's hiring
• This is just the interest. and hire DPS and corrections officers.
• It was an omission on the fingerprinting process required by the compact, so we cleaned that up.
• It just moves the property owner forward in the process, saves money, saves time.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• All of those Claims in other states have gone through the civil process.
• And there is currently a process through the civil system.
• So currently in The civil court process.
• than an adjudicatory process.
• And I've had constituents where I've had to walk them through the process.

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions

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• I started this process with an ad hoc working group back in '22.
• In fact, there is a discussion on whether started this process with an ad hoc started this process with
• move through the process. move through the process.
• Um, I forgot that you hired Susan Lanchesky with me.
• Um I forgot that you hired Susan mine.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But what I've also heard from, I don't see the connection with the... ...process.
• They had a very aggressive local community hire program, and I'd like to see yours.
• One was assistance regarding the approval process of permitting of some locations.
• And we're thinking about how to ensure, of course, local workforce hire and...
• And then we will also embed sustainability into our procurement process.

Keywords: 987, senate, all