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• The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development will come to order.
• It's no secret that workforce development is a top priority for our organization.
• Fourth change, moving the Missouri Workforce Development Board to sections 173.2570, 173.
• And under the Department of Higher Ed and Workforce Development, rather than economic development.
• Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, we are now adjourned.

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development heard Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1196, sponsored by Sen. Mike Henderson, which combines two workforce-related measures: an expansion of Fast Track grant income eligibility and implementation of Workforce Pell Grants for short-term, non-credit workforce training programs. Henderson said the Fast Track income caps would rise from $40,000 to $50,000 for individuals and from $80,000 to $100,000 for joint filers to reflect inflation, and that the Workforce Pell provisions would help community and technical colleges offer stackable credentials in fields like welding, manufacturing, CDL training, and health care support. He also explained the emergency clause was needed so Missouri could begin drawing federal funds on July 1. Witnesses from the Missouri Community College Association, Graduation Alliance, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and public higher education testified in support. They emphasized the bill’s value for expanding access to training, meeting employer workforce needs, and helping adults earn credentials or diplomas. One witness supported the Workforce Pell and adult diploma provisions but objected to raising the income thresholds. No one testified in opposition. During executive session, the committee adopted two House committee amendments: one incorporating additional workforce diploma and Fast Track language, moving the Missouri Workforce Development Board under the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, and preserving the emergency clause; and another repealing the sunset on the adult workforce diploma program. The amendments were rolled into a House committee substitute, which the committee then voted do pass by a roll call of 12 ayes and 1 no.

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• to lead up to a number of development to lead up to a number of development projects<01:09:55.199
• <01:10:08.640> the grow the airport and to develop the grow the airport and to develop the
• So fuels, and workforce development.
• <01:39:37.040> I to develop additional air service. I to develop additional air service.
• <01:39:48.000> um our air service development efforts. um our air service development efforts

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Summary: The committee received an update from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on the FY 2025 road fund. Officials reported road fund revenues came in $38.5 million above the enacted estimate, but were down about $11 million from FY 2024, largely because a motor fuels tax rate reduction took effect at the start of FY 2025. Motor vehicle usage tax receipts were stronger than expected, and the cabinet said the road fund ended the year with a $61.6 million surplus, which the budget bill directs to state highway construction. Members also discussed how the motor fuels decline affects formula distributions to cities, counties, and rural/secondary roads, with officials saying about $122.8 million had been planned for revenue sharing but was not distributed because receipts were lower than forecast. Members asked about broader revenue trends, including fuel efficiency, electric vehicles, and the removal of a hybrid fee. Cabinet officials said improved fuel efficiency and CAFE standards reduce gasoline consumption and therefore fuel tax receipts, while EVs and plug-in hybrids are subject to a user fee. They also said toll revenues from the Louisville bridges are covering bills and commitments, though they did not have detailed figures at hand. On project delivery, officials said delays are often caused by right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and the large volume of projects in the highway plan, and that much of the work happens behind the scenes before construction begins. The committee also reviewed the cabinet’s cash management approach, which was adopted after 2000 to avoid setting aside full project costs all at once and to keep the road fund cash balance above a required minimum. Officials said the balance typically rises in winter and falls in summer as project bills come due, and that the current balance was about $166 million. They also reported that project awards for the year were nearing $998 million and expected to exceed last year’s total. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the prior meeting minutes.

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• Next is to expand the research and development credit.
• Next is to expand the research and development credit.
• > in of developable land developable land in of developable land developable land in our<00:43
• <00:45:15.040> Minnesota's<00:45:15.640> uniquely development Minnesota's uniquely development
• investment in research and development investment in research and development exceeds<00:45:38.040

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• We'll move on to the next bill: Senate Bill 1300, SD1, HD1. development in development in support<00:
• Placing the geothermal development plan under the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
• <01:32:52.119> these cost was 4 billion to develop these cost was 4 billion to develop these
• emphasize that stopping this development emphasize that stopping this development is<01:34:14.600
• that we can proceed with the development that we can proceed with the development thank<01:38:32.760

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• once the wastewater can be expanded and the infrastructure in those developments is already in place
• once the wastewater can be expanded and the infrastructure in those developments is already in place
• the infrastructure in those developments the infrastructure in those developments is<00:15:05.000
• with our engineering firm we can develop with our engineering firm we can develop an<01:12:54.719
• Wood Lake's ability to attract commercial development is limited.

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• The town shall hold it, and the developer shall attend it within the 60-day window.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development, commonly known as the HUD code.
• committee on economic development. committee on economic development.
• :33:17.760> Housing uh Senate Economic Development, Housing uh Senate Economic Development, Housing
• in the Senate uh economic development in the Senate uh economic development general<01:38:05.360

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• work with disability rights advocates and housing developers to develop a scoring system that incentivizes
• be a developer, Thank you, Mr.
• be a developer, I've had conversations over the years about this, and it is my belief that if a developer
• In these challenging days, developing affordable housing is the last thing we developers and guarantees
• We come with a clearly developed worldview.

Bills: LR509, LR510, LR511

Keywords: congratulations, Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame, Deloris Marshall Adamson, recognition, achievement, service, retirement, Nebraska Legislature, public service, legislature, Nebraska, 956, all

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• Anybody who's in research and development can use this, in addition to financial services.
• You have rights to develop your land. So go negotiate. Set up a special magistrate process.
• part of an economic development strategy.
• Unfortunately... ...as part of an economic development strategy.
• They're the ones that would develop the standard monitoring tool, correct. Senator Berman?

Summary: The committee took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1422 on unmanned aircraft systems. The bill increases penalties for flying drones over critical infrastructure, prohibits drones equipped with weapons or explosives, creates a first-degree felony for drones carrying a weapon of mass destruction, and includes a law enforcement exception. A lay-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo warning against the use of force to shoot down drones was debated but failed, and the bill was then reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably on SB 846 addressing notary public fraud in immigration-related services, SB 650 on hazardous walking conditions for school transportation, SB 922 on employment agreements including non-compete and garden leave provisions, and SB 1820 on motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer relations, covering performance measures, retaliation, and franchise termination standards. Several bills focused on education, health care, and disability issues. SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, would require disability history and awareness instruction across grade levels; it drew emotional testimony from the bill sponsor, family members, and supporters, and was reported favorably. SB 998 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to certify deaths and file death certificates in hospice settings under physician protocol, and SB 1412 would modernize home health agency rules by expanding administrative flexibility and contract service use; both passed. SB 1736 would allow direct support professionals and relatives to administer insulin in group home settings for individuals with developmental disabilities, and it was also reported favorably. The committee also advanced several regulatory and court-related measures. SB 1650 expands Florida’s vexatious litigant law, including allowing designation based on conduct in a single case and extending the look-back period, while SB 1652 creates a public records exemption for certain stricken non-criminal court filings; both were approved. SB 1076 on roofing contractors was amended to require continuing education for roof-to-wall connections and then passed, and SB 1078 on fire prevention was amended with stakeholder-agreed language before being reported favorably. SB 1080 on local government land regulations, after multiple amendments and significant debate over agricultural enclaves and local control, was also approved. Other major measures included SB 818 on utility relocation, which creates a relocation fund funded by a portion of communications services tax revenue and was supported by multiple industry and local-government groups after a compromise amendment; SB 868 on social media use by minors, which would require a decryption mechanism for law enforcement access under subpoena and prohibit disappearing messages for minors, remained under discussion as the transcript ended. The committee also heard SB 96, a claims bill for Jacob Rogers against the City of Gainesville, and reported it favorably after testimony that the city would pay the settlement amount.

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• This is what we call our development.
• um I I was in the economic development um I I was in the economic development realm<00:30:34.559
• <00:30:37.520> and association for economic development and association for economic development
• But one thing we did a development.
• <00:40:36.000> from the boost in economic development from the boost in economic development

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Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% Tourism Meeting and Convention Marketing Fund. Officials said Kentucky tourism is a $14.3 billion industry that welcomed more than 80 million travelers last year, supports nearly 97,000 jobs, and uses the fund solely for tourism marketing and promotion, not capital projects. They noted the fund received additional appropriations in the enacted budget and also supports several designated tourism-related initiatives. Commissioner Mike Manet described how the fund is used for paid media, public relations, international marketing, cultural heritage promotion, website content, regional matching grants, research, trade shows, and travel expenses. He said the department spent $10.8 million on paid media in 23 markets in 2024, focused on seven tourism pillars, and used research and advertising ROI studies to guide spending. He reported 180 PR placements, 3.2 billion earned impressions, 3% growth in international visitation, and 12% growth in international spending to $257 million. He also highlighted the African-American Heritage Trail and said the regional matching funds program distributed $2 million to 87 local tourism commissions. Members asked about the rise of AI in search results, how domestic and international visitor data are collected, how ad agencies are selected, and how regional matching funds are allocated. The commissioner said the department uses GPS-based and federal data, including National Travel and Tourism Office figures, and that ad agencies are chosen through an RFP process. Representative McDaniel raised concerns about bourbon tourism and Canadian visitation; the commissioner said Canadian travel is down significantly, bourbon-related visitation has softened, and the department is shifting more spending toward in-state and closer drive markets while emphasizing bourbon’s heritage story. Representative Fugate asked about eastern Kentucky tourism and ATV trails, and the commissioner said those trails are included in advertising, social media, and earned media efforts. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• So it's always possible concerns could develop in the future.
• I'm the Admin Deputy Director for the Employment Development Department.
• Employment Development Department.
• Joelle Ball, I'm the chief deputy for the California Workforce Development Board.
• The budget change proposal ...with the education and economic development systems.

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• ground particularly with uh developers ground particularly with uh developers uh<00:30:23.360>
• housing and new business developments housing and new business developments across<00:31:33.360>
• Projects led by cities, economic development, or housing authorities.
• Projects led by cities, economic development, or housing authorities.
• Brooklyn Center's Economic Development Authority and High Development coordinated the site renewal.

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• He's a sixth grader at Adelaide, and he also has developed a passion practice for taekwondo.
• We have to develop an ecosystem.
• Long time to develop, but every step is overseen.
• And based on those identified practices, develop targeted strategies and training for teachers.
• In Section 9 on the amendment of Develop and Implement an Annual Assessment, that is already done.

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• Welcome to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business.
• Our first bill is Senate Bill 1052 by Senator May: an act to direct the Department of Economic Development
• Next bill is Senate Bill 1613A by Senator Fahey: an act directing the Empire State Development Corporation
• , in conjunction with the Office of General Services, to create plans for the development of mixed-use
• Senate Bill 6010 from Senator Baskin: an act to amend the Economic Development Law, the State Finance

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Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business held its first meeting of the 2006 legislative session, chaired by Senator April Baskin, with Senator Dean Murray and other members present. The committee took up six bills focused on small business, economic development, and related regulatory issues. Senators generally expressed support for the committee’s mission and for measures aimed at helping businesses grow and reducing red tape. The committee reported Senate Bill 1052, directing the Department of Economic Development to move the Central New York Welcome Center to the Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn, to the calendar, with one opposed. Senate Bill 1613A, directing plans for mixed-use development and redesign on part of the Haremont campus, was reported to finance. Senate Bill 2051, allowing bed and breakfast establishments to sell cider, liquor, beer, and wine, was reported to the calendar after members said it had passed the Senate in prior years and supported it as a small business measure. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 3561, which would require a study of kitchen incubators in New York State; Senator Borrello spoke in favor, citing a successful incubator example in his district, and Senator Zellner voted without recommendation, sending the bill to finance. Senate Bill 6010, creating more access to small business loans for micro-businesses, was reported to finance with broad support. Finally, Senate Bill 7332, establishing a small business regulatory nexus to provide regulatory information to small businesses, was reported to the calendar as a transparency and anti-red tape measure. The meeting concluded after all legislative items were acted on and members were reminded to submit voting sheets.

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• If we're encouraging jobs and economic development, we should be okay with receiving a lower rate of
• If we want economic development and job creation in New Mexico, we have to work with top-tier venture
• We also work hand-in-hand with the Economic Development Department on many of these projects.
• So, the key development here is, you know, we already talked about decentralization.
• So, it is in everybody's interest that they develop quantum proofing capabilities.

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• E3 is a letter from Commerce Economic Development Commission.
• E3 is a letter from Commerce Economic Development Commission.
• Clint O'Neill, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Good morning.
• It’s an amended contract for respiratory therapy at Conway Human Development Center.
• This is an amended contract for neurology services at Conway Human Development Center.

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies. Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options. The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• It would be for economic development and workforce development.
• development and workforce development<00:13:44.639> in<00:13:44.880> those<00:13:45.120
• > development.
• development and workforce development. development and workforce development.
• And it's hoped that by having this workforce development and economic development program fund, when

Bills: HB304, HB285, HB312, HB311, SB60

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• And so the pre-intercept community prevention services was developed.
• We developed a model and then started going out into communities to develop and host these workshops.
• For each region, we've developed tailored Medicaid snapshots.
• Develop mortality rates document that includes information, suicides, and death.
• Can you tell a little bit about how that is being developed or what it's...

Bills: HB1

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• If the problem that we are trying to solve is that some developers feel that connection fees for gas
• And we certainly plan to develop around this museum in support of the museum to make certain that it
• developer for dollars and penalties and not actually educating and employing locals.
• of a CRAs was horrible when a development was proposed and the CRA director was trying to extort a developer
• I'm talking areas that were blighted five years ago now have vibrant development.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met and took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with SB 262 on trust law technical changes. Senator Berman explained four clarifications involving trust decanting, successor trustee actions, ademption by satisfaction, and homestead/community trust definitions; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SJR 174 and SB 176, which together would prevent certain homestead tax assessment increases when owners elevate flood-prone homes, and SB 180, a hurricane preparedness and response bill that included a strike-all amendment addressing FEMA reimbursement, mutual aid, hazard mitigation, and post-disaster rebuilding issues. Supporters from emergency management, beaches, counties, and local business groups testified in favor of SB 180, and it was reported favorably. Members then approved SB 608, which renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Florida statutes, despite questions about cost and an appearance in opposition. SB 1002, dealing with utility service restrictions and local government limits on energy-related policies, drew opposition from Earthjustice and Florida for All over possible unintended consequences and fossil-fuel favoritism, but was still reported favorably. SB 466 on the Florida Museum of Black History generated extensive testimony, with strong support from St. Augustine, Florida Memorial University, pastors, local officials, and the museum foundation for locating the museum in St. Johns County; one witness argued for Eatonville instead, but the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 1128 on building permits for single-family dwellings after an amendment clarified local zoning review and added insurance and liability protections for design professionals. SB 582, increasing penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, was reported favorably with support from preservation advocates. SB 1202, extending family health insurance premium benefits to firefighters permanently disabled during training exercises, also passed without opposition. Finally, SB 1242 on community redevelopment agencies prompted the most debate: supporters argued CRAs can be valuable tools for affordable housing and redevelopment, while opponents warned the bill would effectively end all CRAs by 2045 and block new projects; after extensive discussion, the bill was reported favorably. At the end, senators recorded additional votes on several tabs, and the committee adjourned.

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• If the problem that we are trying to solve is that some developers feel that connection fees for gas
• And we certainly plan to develop around this museum in support of the museum to make certain that it
• a CRAs was horrible when a development was proposed and the CRA director was trying to extort a developer
• of a CRAs was horrible when a development was proposed and the CRA director was trying to extort a developer
• I'm talking areas that were blighted five years ago now have vibrant development.

Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met and considered a series of bills on trust law, homestead property assessments, emergency preparedness, utility service restrictions, Black history museum planning, historic preservation, firefighter benefits, and community redevelopment agencies. Several measures were presented as technical or policy updates, including CS/SB 262 on trust code clarifications, SJR 174 and SB 176 on limiting homestead assessment increases for flood-mitigation elevations, SB 608 renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in Florida statutes, SB 1002 on utility service restrictions, SB 582 increasing penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, SB 1202 extending health insurance premium benefits to firefighters permanently disabled during training, and SB 1242 phasing out CRAs and restricting new projects. SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response also advanced after a strike-all amendment that added FEMA reimbursement streamlining, mutual aid coordination, and other disaster-response provisions. SB 1128 on building permits for single-family dwellings was amended to clarify local review authority and professional liability protections before passage. The committee heard substantial testimony on SB 466, which implements the Black History Task Force’s recommendation to locate the Florida Museum of Black History in St. Johns County/St. Augustine. Supporters emphasized the area’s civil rights and Black history significance, the task force process, and the backing of Florida Memorial University and local leaders; one witness opposed the bill and urged a feasibility study and consideration of other sites. SB 1242 drew the most sustained debate, with supporters arguing many CRAs have outlived their purpose and opponents warning the bill would eliminate a valuable local economic development tool, harm affordable housing projects, and create uncertainty for phased developments and existing projects. SB 1002 also drew opposition testimony from advocates who warned of broad unintended consequences for municipal utilities and local energy choices, while the sponsor said the bill was intended to resolve a specific legal misunderstanding. Votes were taken on each measure, and all of the bills considered were reported favorably by the committee. The committee adopted the amendment to CS/SB 262, the strike-all amendment to SB 180, and the amendment to SB 1128 before final passage. Several senators requested to be recorded on specific tabs after the meeting, and the committee then adjourned.

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• After that, the increase in property taxes once the land was developed, because we’re talking about..
• land to developed land.
• Once it was developed, after the abatement fell off and the property was now paying all taxes, it was
• After that, the increase in property taxes once the land was developed, because we're talking about..
• land to develop land.

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