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• And I will note, Madam Secretary, that Representative Vice Chair Eleanor Chavez is excused.
• It is important to note at the onset that this bill is expected to have no fiscal...
• It is important to note at the onset that this bill is expected to have no fiscal impact on state revenues
• On a quick note, I'd like to take a moment, just for your attention, to listen to this particular email
• The reason for that is we don't know what the full fiscal impact will be.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee began by rolling House Bill 132 at the sponsor’s request because amendment language was still being worked on. The committee then proceeded without quorum as a subcommittee until additional members arrived. House Bill 285, as amended, was heard first. The bill was described as a cleanup measure to clarify New Mexico’s disabled veterans property tax exemption, including that it applies to a veteran’s primary residence and how it works for properties with multiple owners. Testimony from New Mexico counties, the Tax and Revenue Department, and the Department of Veterans Services supported the bill, saying it would reduce confusion for assessors and help veterans access the exemption. One member raised broader concerns about housing insecurity among unhoused and renting veterans and asked for interim data on how many veterans would actually benefit, but the committee noted those issues were outside the bill’s scope. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 285 as amended with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard House Bill 128, which updates the state’s occupational disease and disablement law for firefighters by expanding the list of covered cancers and related conditions, aligning the state law with newer research and recent federal changes, and standardizing the employment period to five years. The sponsor and supporters said the bill reflects current science, removes outdated age limits for some cancers, and makes it easier for firefighters to receive workers’ compensation without having to prove causation case by case. Firefighters and union representatives gave emotional testimony about personal cancer diagnoses and the burden of fighting insurers while undergoing treatment. The Workers’ Compensation Administration, labor groups, and trial lawyers all supported the measure. Committee members asked about the federal model, the five-year threshold, the impact on rural jurisdictions, and why women’s cancers were not previously included; witnesses explained that the changes reflect updated data and the underrepresentation of women in the fire service. Dr. Dan Wu, speaking online, said firefighter cancer is an epidemic and argued the science supports the bill. The committee then adopted the motion and passed HB 128 with a do pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• And the reason why there’s no, a very minimal fiscal note—I think it’s $86,000, I can’t remember the
• You can’t believe how many notes I had slid under my door.
• note because it isn't a mandate, and so I don't think...
• There isn't much of a fiscal note because it isn't a mandate, so I don't think there's a conflict there
• It has a zero fiscal note. At their industry request. It has a zero fiscal note.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen law enforcement officers with a moment of silence, and several members gave farewell remarks for departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including student groups, interns, a former representative, and the University of Missouri wheelchair basketball team. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports before acting on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. The sponsor explained the Senate amendment was a technical correction to an online age-verification provision related to pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The chamber also considered the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health plan measure that modernizes pooled-plan language and adds a 12-month contraception coverage provision while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff requirement. After debate on the conference report and a severability clause, the House adopted the report 120-26 and then third-read and passed the bill 119-27. Finally, the House debated Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program allowing schools to optionally place specially trained personnel with narrow law-enforcement authority on campus. Debate focused heavily on school safety, local control, training standards, liability, funding, and whether the proposal would improve protection or instead increase the presence of guns in schools. Supporters argued it would give districts another optional safety tool, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, while opponents said schools need more mental health and educational resources rather than armed personnel and raised concerns about training, child development, and unintended harm. The House adopted an amendment clarifying the program after a 96-46 vote, but the transcript cuts off before final passage of the bill.

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• Getting to the funding of this group, as I mentioned, this last fiscal year we had $350,000.
• I agree with the testifier that that is the correct base of $250,000 each fiscal year.
• Right now is key to locking in those operating notes.
• He noted that one of the testifiers' children is present.
• The chair noted that and thanked him very much.

Bills: HF711, HF653

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house

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• For the safety, security, and comfort of all attendees, please note the following guidelines.
• ,<00:02:22.960> as One other item I'd like to note, as One other item I'd like to note, as
• Are there any fiscal implications to your feasibility and time? >> Mr. Sigurdson and Mr.
• um so on your bill is there any fiscal um so on your bill is there any fiscal implication<00:48:
• implications<00:48:36.880> to Are there any fiscal implications to Are there any fiscal implications

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am sure we all have a very question and so the fiscal note if you can talk about that and then we will
• Yes so the fiscal note for five years is about three hundred and seventy eight point eight million and
• You know, when I hear about the fiscal note, to me, there's never too much money to spend. money to take
• So the fiscal note to me.
• The fiscal note on this is zero, because it just makes sense.

Bills: HB741, HB 1199, HB2070, HB2402, HB2542, HB2665, HB2789, HB3096, HB3396, HB3595, HB3747, HB4116, HB4127

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• The fiscal note on the first bill was zero. There was no fiscal note.
• There's no fiscal note because there's no fiscal note.
• The fiscal note on That's all it says.
• There was no fiscal<04:37:09.119> note. fiscal note. fiscal note.
• <04:41:32.878> no<04:41:33.040> fiscal fiscal note because there's no fiscal fiscal note

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1651, which would create a civil sexual assault protective order for survivors who do not have a domestic violence or stalking relationship with the offender, and would also update the sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights regarding evidence kit retention and tracking. Representative Jennifer Rhodes, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to fill gaps for survivors assaulted by strangers, acquaintances, or others outside existing protective-order categories, and to ensure evidence is preserved for the longer of the statute of limitations or the retention period. Committee members asked whether the new order could be misused and how the bill would prevent frivolous petitions; the sponsor said the same legal process would apply and a victim would still have to prove they were actually assaulted. Representative Eileen Kelly and Lynn Shallet of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence testified in support, saying current law leaves many sexual assault survivors without a meaningful civil remedy unless they qualify for domestic violence or stalking relief. Shallet said the gap has existed for decades and noted that other states already have standalone sexual assault protective orders. She also said the bill would clarify survivors’ rights to know the status and location of their evidence kits. Shauna Foster of New Beginnings Without Violence and Abuse described local cases where survivors were denied protective orders because they lacked the required relationship with the offender, including a co-worker assault and an assault involving an unhoused survivor. Lisa Curtis, a survivor and founder of Safe Haven Ballet, gave emotional testimony in support, describing her own sexual assault and the difficulty of seeking protection and justice. She said survivors need safety to recover and that the bill would better align the justice system with trauma-informed support. Janet Carroll, a sexual assault nurse examiner and advisory board co-chair, testified that the bill’s evidence-kit provisions reflect federal changes and existing tracking practices. She explained that New Hampshire uses a kit tracking system that lets patients and professionals follow kits through the process, and said the bill would codify the right to be informed of a kit’s status and location. No vote was taken during the hearing.

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• They'll provide us with a fiscal report for 2025 as we close out and then an outlook for fiscal year
• close out and then an outlook for fiscal close out and then an outlook for fiscal year<00:40:44.240
• quarter's worth in the fiscal year 25. quarter's worth in the fiscal year 25.
• state directed payments through fiscal state directed payments through fiscal year<00:52:13.839>
• <00:52:31.520> year directed payments alone in fiscal year directed payments alone in fiscal

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services heard a presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults with serious mental illness who do not qualify for nursing home care but need structured support, medication assistance, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and supervision. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and rely on a state supplementation rate of about $50.70 per day, which they argued no longer covers operating costs because of rising food, labor, insurance, and maintenance expenses. The presenters said the sector has shrunk significantly over time, citing a drop from 64 homes in 2002 to 34 today among the homes serving this population, with 30 closures over 23 years and two more closures since August. They argued that the closures have contributed to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer stays in psychiatric hospitals, and they gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before stabilizing in a personal care home. One provider also described spending more than $800,000 on capital improvements after acquiring Kentucky facilities and said reimbursement is too low to sustain safe operations. They asked for an incremental reimbursement increase over two years and said they have also proposed an assisted-living model for people with mental illness. Members asked about staffing, reimbursement, and the number of people still needing placement. The presenters said there is no requirement for licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use medication technicians and occasional LPNs. They estimated they are currently serving about 2,000 residents and said they receive roughly 30 referrals for every one person admitted, with many referrals involving people whose needs exceed the personal care home level. Senator Meredith and Representative Fleming said any funding request would need documentation of savings and corresponding budget offsets, while Representative Duval expressed support and asked about possible staffing and program improvements. The witnesses also compared Kentucky’s flat-rate reimbursement to a more individualized reimbursement model in Minnesota, saying a needs-based system would better match staffing and reduce hospitalizations.

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• The consultant notes a quorum has been established.
• So— The consultant notes a quorum has been established.
• We note that it is not clear whether there are any fiscal barriers to implementing dual enrollment, as
• Lastly, we also note that LEAs can also use funding from the proposed discretionary block grant to expand
• I do want to note that Professor Young-Zook Kim wrote to the committee.

Summary: The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education heard the Governor’s proposals on dual enrollment, reading difficulty screeners, special education, school facilities, and Commission on Teacher Credentialing programs. On dual enrollment, the Department of Finance described a $100 million one-time Proposition 98 investment to expand the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Grant Program, along with changes to make regional occupational centers eligible, add funding for justice-involved youth, prioritize higher-need LEAs, support teacher professional development, and reduce daily instructional minute requirements for some dual enrollment students. The LAO recommended rejecting the new funding as not clearly addressing implementation barriers, while CDE supported the proposal and suggested reserving $10 million for technical assistance. Committee members and public commenters generally supported the expansion, with some asking for technical assistance and broader access, including adult dual enrollment. The committee also reviewed a $40 million one-time Proposition 98 proposal for reading difficulty screener implementation and related trailer bill language that would require screening after 91 school days for kindergarten and 46 school days for grades 1-2. Finance said the timing was intended to reduce over-identification and align with evidence from preliminary data; the LAO recommended rejecting the funding and redirecting it to a discretionary block grant. CDE supported the funding and the general approach but acknowledged the need for local support and training. Several committee members and public witnesses raised concerns that the proposed timing restrictions were too rigid and could delay early intervention, while others supported the delay as a way to improve accuracy and avoid misidentification. For special education, Finance proposed ongoing Proposition 98 increases to adjust for COLA and enrollment changes and to raise the statewide special education base rate to $99 per ADA, equalizing rates across SELPAs. The LAO said the proposal should be adopted but estimated it could be funded for less than the Governor’s figure. CDE and multiple local education representatives strongly supported the increase, citing rising special education enrollment, cost pressures, and large local funding gaps. The committee also heard a brief overview of the school facilities proposal, which continues $1.5 billion in Proposition 2 bond funding for the School Facility Program; OPSC reported significant remaining bond authority but also substantial pending demand, and explained that natural disaster school rebuilding draws from the broader new construction and modernization pools. Finally, the committee reviewed Commission on Teacher Credentialing proposals, including the already-funded $300 million Student Teacher Stipend Program, new state operations resources for misconduct investigations and grant administration, and a $250 million one-time continuation of the Teacher Residency Grant Program. CTC said its grants management system is ready and that it expects better data tracking; public testimony broadly supported the educator workforce investments and urged continued funding for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and additional support for rural and leadership pipeline programs. No votes were taken, and the hearing adjourned after public testimony.

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• Baby bonds does not have an attached fiscal note, but it does, however, create a structure for a program
• Baby bonds does not have an attached fiscal note, but it does, however, create a structure for a program
• Baby bonds does not have an attached fiscal note, but it does, however, create a structure for a program
• It is important to note that poverty is not naturally occurring but rather the result of policy choices
• However, the fiscal year 24 grant application contained the conservation restriction requirement.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee first heard testimony on a proposed Massachusetts baby bonds program, including H. 3429, S. 2146, and the Treasurer’s related bill H. 48. Treasurer Goldberg and a broad coalition of advocates, researchers, health professionals, and people with lived experience said the program would create trust accounts for children born into low-income families or in DCF custody, with funds available at age 18 for education, homeownership, business startup, or other long-term asset-building uses. Supporters argued the program would help close the racial wealth gap, improve economic mobility, and not affect eligibility for financial aid or public benefits. Committee members asked about administration, investment returns, eligibility, and withdrawal rules; the Treasurer said the accounts would be held in trust and managed by her office with an advisory board, with funds accessible at 18 and usable through age 35 if the beneficiary remains a Massachusetts resident. No vote was taken during the testimony shown. The committee also heard testimony on legislation establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, including S. 2666 and H. 4625. Senator Ross, Representative Badger, physicians, survivors, and advocates described invasive lobular carcinoma as difficult to detect because it often grows in lines rather than forming a lump, can be missed on mammography, and is underfunded and underrepresented in research and clinical trials. Witnesses said the bill would codify an annual October 15 proclamation to raise awareness, improve diagnosis, and encourage more targeted research and treatment. Committee members asked why the disease is so hard to detect, and medical witnesses explained the imaging challenges and the lack of lobular-specific protocols. The witnesses urged favorable reports. The committee then took testimony on H. 4648, a bill concerning the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm in Stockbridge by the Stockbridge-Munsee community. Representative Davis, the Stockbridge Land Trust president, and the tribal president testified that the bill would remove a conservation restriction tied to a state MVP grant so the tribe could manage the land without a restriction that they said would conflict with tribal sovereignty and Indigenous stewardship practices. They said the parcel is a sacred site connected to Monument Mountain and that the restriction is unnecessary because the land is already surrounded by conserved property. The witnesses asked for favorable action on the bill. Finally, the committee heard testimony on H. 3416, a resolution urging Congress to create a national infrastructure bank. Representative Senna and several advocates argued that an off-budget infrastructure bank could finance major repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, rail, water systems, broadband, and housing without adding to the state budget, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth. Witnesses cited historical precedents for national infrastructure banks and said Massachusetts could benefit substantially from such a program. The transcript shown does not include a committee vote or final action on the resolution.

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• And I should note that fiscal year 2027 begins in this year, the year of the semiquincentennial.
• President. calculation for fiscal year 2027 alone. calculation for fiscal year 2027 alone.
• <02:50:10.479> fiscal<02:50:10.800> year<02:50:11.040> 2027 And I should note
• that fiscal year 2027 And I should note that fiscal year 2027 begins<02:50:12.240> in<02:50:12.479
• President, I'll just note that some of that appropriation occurs in fiscal year 26, as we do with a couple

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's not a fiscal bill.
• It's got to be a two-thirds vote to pass a new bill during the fiscal session.
• On the fiscal session constitutional amendment when it came through, probably before my time.
• Seeing no other discussion, I want to note that there are a lot of non-members present here.
• As a general rule, I am not a fan of running non-appropriation bills in fiscal session.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• It appropriates the Attorney General's funding for fiscal years 26 and 27.
• um funding for fiscal years 26 and 27. um funding for fiscal years 26 and 27.
• It's important to note general fund.
• I just want that noted for the record.
• I just want that noted for the record. I just want that noted for the record.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• There is a fiscal note we've discovered on that bill, so we're going to back up and call that bill back
• This bill has no fiscal note, as the program is already fully funded.
• This bill would also add some stipends for needs that are of special note within the mental health workforce
• feel like it's... ...prudent to still add more money to that portion of it or wait until another fiscal
• Yes, there is a fiscal note that you're referring to.

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• There's a fiscal note on this bill, but really that fiscal note is money we're already putting back into
• I don’t know who puts them on there, but just give you some time to explain that fiscal note and how
• Currently, the fiscal note over the next buy-in is $27,983,000, assuming a 10% increase year-over-year
• By 2030, they're anticipating that fiscal note to be $19 million. Dollars, right? So, per year.
• So, following up on that with the fiscal note, I think the comment in there is that it would require

Bills: HB778, HB 1266, HB1576, HB2213, HB2517, HB2518, HB2841, HB3306, HB3320, HB3388, HB3508, HB3520, HB3689

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• noting the excuse absences<00:55:43.680> of<00:55:43.880> Representative<00:55:44.440>
• Page 104, BED 120, sequence 1001: salary adjustments modified to $33,900 for both fiscal years.
• The House adjustment is noted. Page 408, HC8 840, sequence 62-1: reduce funds and positions.
• <01:20:36.120> year<01:20:36.400> 26<01:20:37.000> and 15357 in fiscal year
• Please note that the amounts listed are in thousands, so you'll need to add three zeros after them.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And at this state of the fiscal state.
• guide that's on our fiscal dashboard. guide that's on our fiscal dashboard. uh<00:04:02.879>
• Where are we in the current fiscal year?
• Where are we in the current fiscal year? Where are we in the current fiscal year?
• So, at the end of the fiscal year, that should increase to a billion.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• On the fiscal note, I think it's pretty interesting to note that. in five years, 549,500 kids that are
• I have written two things that I don't quite follow, tax exemption and the fiscal note.
• As for the fiscal note.
• So whenever we're looking at the fiscal note, that's like if you hire a contractor to do your kit.
• The fiscal note for HB 3 and SB 2, 98,005 years. That's not what voters were thinking.

Bills: HB3, HB3

Keywords: education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management

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• and another 550,000 in fiscal year 2027, both one-time appropriations from the Workforce Development
• In the past, in fiscal year 2022-23, the International Institute received 700,000 from the Workforce
• fiscal year 2027, both one-time appropriations from the Workforce Development Fund.
• The bill appropriates $627,000 in one-time money in fiscal year 2026.
• year 2026 and $1 million in fiscal year 2027.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, importantly, I would like to note So, importantly, I would like to note that<00:43:43.920>
• And I think our fiscal capital expenses.
• And I think our fiscal note<01:07:03.599> kind<01:07:03.839> of<01:07:03.920> highlights
• <01:07:04.400> that<01:07:04.720> there's note kind of highlights that there's note
• this<01:24:02.239> uh Importantly to note that this uh Importantly to note that this uh

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And members, I'll note uh my plan is to lay over House File 3796, not to go to a vote today.
• Finally, I'll note that we arrived here because there is precedent for this.
• Finally, I'll note pregnancy outcomes.
• think that this would have a fiscal think that this would have a fiscal impact<00:20:39.760>
• I I'll I'll note um that I um I am I I'll I'll note um that I um I am interested<00:23:22.240> in<

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3796, as amended by a DE2 amendment, and the amendment was adopted on a voice vote. Representative Jones described the bill as creating a reasonable expectation that employees can sit when the nature of the work allows it, and said the DE2 clarified language with help from the Department of Labor and Industry and added a penalty for violations. She said the bill was inspired by constituents who work in a museum and by concerns about the health effects of prolonged standing, including back and leg pain, fatigue, cardiovascular issues, and pregnancy-related harms. Supporters testified that the bill would improve worker health and safety and reflect common-sense accommodations. A former Walker Arts Center union president described a dispute over stools for gallery assistants, saying workers were told they needed a doctor’s note to use them and that the union gathered signatures and other support after the employer restricted seating. A UFCW representative said seating makes ergonomic sense, can reduce injuries and workers’ compensation costs, and may reduce ADA-related issues, especially for cashiers. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, both of which argued the bill was too vague and could create compliance and litigation problems for employers. They raised questions about what counts as reasonable seating, adequate numbers of seats, and reasonable proximity, and worried about impacts on small businesses, tight workspaces, and industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, nursing, and meatpacking. Department of Labor and Industry staff explained that enforcement would likely begin with technical assistance and an inform-and-educate process, with investigations and possible penalties if compliance could not be achieved. Members also questioned statewide impact and fiscal effects. The chair laid over House File 3796 as amended for further discussion, with no final vote on the bill.