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• Our job is public safety, and it is our job to prepare these guys...
• It's also our job to hold these accountable.
• And I think we're doing a better job with it.
• system is a very difficult job.
• Earlier, I believe in upward mobility. What's that?

Summary: The committee first handled routine actions, including quorum, governor’s appointments not required to appear, references to bills, and floor acknowledgments, with those items approved on 3-1 or 4-0 votes and left open for add-ons where noted. It then heard testimony on several CDCR appointments: Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle as associate directors for adult institutions, and later Jason Johnson as Undersecretary of Operations. All three nominees emphasized long careers in corrections, support from family and colleagues, and a commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, and improving staff and institutional culture. Much of the questioning focused on the California model, staff safety, sexual abuse prevention, use-of-force incidents, visitation, and rehabilitation. Ratliff and Tuggle said the California model was poorly communicated at rollout but is intended to improve both staff wellness and rehabilitation, not weaken security. They described training, root-cause reviews, statewide calls, and direct engagement with staff and incarcerated people. On a widely criticized pepper-spray incident at Central California Women’s Facility, Ratliff said staff were disciplined, some terminated, and the facility received additional training on de-escalation, communication, use of force, and report writing. On sexual abuse and retaliation concerns, both nominees pointed to PREA training, multiple reporting channels, anti-retaliation monitoring, and a zero-tolerance policy. Members also pressed the nominees on visitation consistency, family reunification, contraband, and the San Quentin transition program. CDCR leaders said visitation is essential to rehabilitation and that the department is working toward more consistent statewide rules and a more family-friendly visiting environment. They also said contraband interdiction is being strengthened through K-9 searches, drone interdiction, and information sharing. Johnson, whose confirmation drew late opposition letters and a lawsuit alleging retaliation and workplace culture problems, said he was driving culture change, had improved reentry and community partnerships, and viewed rehabilitation as central to CDCR’s mission. After public support from former incarcerated people, advocates, and nonprofit leaders, the committee voted 4-0 to advance the appointments to the Senate floor.

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• And I think you did a wonderful job. And so I will ask for your favorable support.
• establish the coaching for Educator Readiness and teaching certification program as an alternative on the job
• That has that Haitian there. >> A really good job. >> By your vote, we're going to show Cs for SB. 59
• Good job with a quick question for you. What you guys want to do when you graduate.
• climb economically up the ladder of from continuing to climb economically up the ladder of upward mobility

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Their jobs are access to medical care.
• Her job is very physical, and the daily demands of the job have taken a toll on her body, especially
• Her job is very physical, and the daily demands of the job have taken a toll on her body, especially
• Her job is very businesses.
• It is our job to make things easy.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so it was a difficult job.
• And so we had the difficult job of vetting those through, and we said no a lot.
• I want to do a special shout-out to the Water Resources Board, who has done an outstanding job of administering
• The mobile dental program has been providing much-needed dental care for citizens across Oklahoma.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding met for what leaders described as likely its final meeting, with a quorum present from both chambers. Chairs reviewed the ARPA/SLFRF process, noting the large volume of requests received, the need to meet Treasury’s December 31, 2026 paperwork deadline, and the committee’s role in reallocating excess or at-risk funds to projects that can be completed in time. Working groups reported on progress across education/economic development, transportation/rural development, government transformation, and health and human services, with most projects on track but some funds needing to be reclassified or redirected. The committee approved a series of motions, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, to reclassify excess funds and appropriate interest earnings to existing obligated projects. Actions included reallocations from the Department of Commerce and the Office of Emergency Management, and interest-fund appropriations for wastewater and water infrastructure, Boys & Girls Clubs, the YWCA, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, and the Department of Human Services. Members also authorized the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the Healthcare Workforce Training Commission to reallocate remaining funds to existing projects. In the health and human services portion, the committee approved funding for the Oklahoma Healthcare Workforce Training Commission, the OSU Medical Authority’s Human Performance Project and Pharmaceutical Expansion Program, the University Hospitals Trust Authority’s Child Behavioral Health Project, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Griffin Memorial bed replacement, and the State Department of Health for the Rural Hospital Rebuild Program. Members asked questions about whether funds were going to new or existing projects and about broadband progress, and staff explained that the reallocations were intended to fill gaps in already obligated projects. The meeting ended with closing remarks thanking members and staff for their work and noting the measures would continue through the appropriations process before final action by the full chambers.

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• Chair does this bill that I think just mobility fees you're recognized.
• Thank you job. Thank you, Representative Overdorf. >> Representative, thank you for the bill.
• And I truly believe that it is our job to be a voice for the voiceless.
• But in Florida, dealers of once you're providing jobs and these dollars of economic impact of the state

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• And we're also doing our job with a little bit of oversight we have. Thank you.
• If we are serious about increasing degree completion, workforce participation, and economic mobility
• the labs, if it's the labs there should be a way we say, okay, we gave you money, you didn't do your job
• , find a job.

Bills: SB132, SM16, SM17

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• For highly mobile students, including foster youth and military families, it offers stability, allowing
• further realize their full potential with increased flexibility to take advantage of robust on-the-job
• They have different skill sets. different talents and our job as an education system is to meet every
• And our job is to make sure they get that education so we can all benefit from the knowledge. and the
• No, I think panel did a great job. Okay, thank you. Appreciate each of you. Thank you.

Bills: SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights, 1185, senate, all

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• Bill 7974, an act to amend the General Business Law in relation to recovery of online accounts for mobile
• Senate Bill 8641, an act to amend the General Business Law in relation to providing website and mobile

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The committee met at 9:34 a.m. on April 1 with a quorum present and considered several Internet and technology-related bills. The first, S.1815 (Fernandez), would require books created with generative AI to include a disclosure; one member raised concern that the language could unintentionally cover ordinary software like Microsoft Word, and the chair said she would relay that concern to the sponsor. The bill was reported to the Consumer Protection Committee with five in favor, one opposed, and one without recommendation. The committee then advanced S.4609A (Gounardes), establishing a stop-online-creditors measure, to the Finance Committee, with one opposed. S.7713A (Krueger), restricting the use of automatic license plate reader information, was reported to the floor with five in favor and two opposed. S.7974, the chair’s bill on recovery of online accounts for mobile telephones, also moved to the floor with two opposed. Two additional bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously: S.8641 (May), giving website and mobile app users the right to refuse non-essential cookies, and S.9097 (May), concerning social referral services, both were reported to the floor with seven in favor. The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn.

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• vital these are when we look at our K-12 students, our colleges, our universities, entrepreneurs, and job
• 00:23:47.120><c> um</c><00:23:47.440><c> entrepreneurs</c><00:23:48.159><c> and</c><00:23:48.480><c> job
• </c> universities um entrepreneurs and job universities um entrepreneurs and job seekers<00:23:49.200
• </c><00:45:28.079><c> serving</c> wanted to replace it with mobile serving wanted to replace it with
• mobile serving stations<00:45:29.200><c> and</c><00:45:29.520><c> have</c><00:45:29.760><c> students<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is the job, right, so there might be some policy differences that one homelands might have with
• that's its role state but that it it that's its role this<00:32:27.639><c> is</c><00:32:28.000><c> job
• ><c> there</c><00:32:29.760><c> might</c><00:32:30.000><c> be</c><00:32:30.200><c> some</c> this is job
• /c><01:00:47.160><c> for</c><01:00:47.319><c> cdfis</c><01:00:48.319><c> to</c><01:00:48.480><c> mobilize
• </c> matching funds for cdfis to mobilize matching funds for cdfis to mobilize other<01:00:49.160><c>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 834, which would change restrictions on transfers of real property under chapter 201H, HRS, and was discussed in the context of Hawaiian homelands and HHFDC-funded projects. Supporters, including HHFDC, DHHL, and individual testifiers, said the bill would clarify that Hawaiian homelands should not be subject to the 201H buyback and appreciation restrictions, while preserving affordability requirements tied to federal mortgage and tax credit programs. HHFDC explained that the main concern was the buyback/share-appreciation provisions, especially for DHHL projects using LIHTC or similar financing, and said aligning the statute with DHHL’s program goals would not be a problem. Members questioned whether removing the restrictions could weaken affordability protections, and whether the state could still prioritize beneficiaries and workforce housing, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up SB 759, which would add the DHHL chairperson or designee to the HHFDC board of directors and adjust quorum requirements. DHHL and several supporters argued the measure would give Hawaiian Homes a seat at the table, improve access to HHFDC funding sources such as tax credits, private activity bonds, and revolving funds, and help leverage limited resources to reduce the Hawaiian Homes waitlist. One testifier supported the bill but urged safeguards to prevent favoritism or abuse of power, and another raised concerns about whether a DHHL representative would need to recuse from voting on projects involving DHHL. HHFDC testified that DHHL projects still must compete under the same criteria and set-asides as other applicants, and that the board already includes multiple public and executive representatives. Members pressed on whether DHHL could achieve the same informational goals without a voting seat, and whether the added board role would create leverage or conflicts. The DHHL witness said a nonvoting role could provide information, but a voting seat would be more useful for decision-making and advocacy. The discussion also covered DHHL’s use of LIHTC, rent-to-own models, transitional housing, and other layered financing, as well as the broader need to coordinate state housing resources. The transcript ends during continued questioning, with no final committee action or vote shown.

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• We lose experienced firefighters who are out of a job. We lose their many years of experience.
• We lose experienced firefighters who are out of a job.
• It all went to fund jobs.
• This bill is not about taxes; it's about jobs, and this is a job destruction bill. Thank you.
• While the big companies have had layoffs, Clearly AI has created jobs here.

Bills: SB5893, SB6229, HB1376, SGA9306

Keywords: forest health, wildfire reduction, appropriations, environmental policy, natural resource management, capital gains, taxation, small business, state revenue, investment, economic growth, tax prepayment, tax regulation, financial planning, economic policy, 904, all

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• I lost my job because of that. They lost their jobs, too. But, I mean, it's a problem.
• I lost my job because of that. They lost their jobs, too. But, I mean, it's a problem.
• I lost my job because of that. They lost their jobs, too. But, I mean, it's a problem.
• I lost my job because of that. They lost their jobs, too. But, I mean, it's a problem.
• I lost my job because of that. They lost their jobs, too. But, I mean, it's a problem.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Yes, comply lawfully, but it's not our job to implement this policy.
• It is our job to deal with this issue. And Mr.
• But it is now my job to lay the record and to do what I do best: tell the truth.
• Their job is basically rapid response on sexual offenders and sexual predators.
• Deploy your resources to help me get the job done. Senator, fine.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a moment of silence honoring former Senator and Judge Thomas Gallen. The chamber then moved to special order items focused on immigration and related enforcement measures. Senate Memorial 6C, urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements, passed by voice vote. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 4C, an immigration measure that would impose a mandatory death penalty for unauthorized aliens convicted of capital felonies and create state crimes for illegal entry and re-entry. Senators Pizzo, Polsky, and Sharief raised concerns about constitutional issues, plea bargaining, trial and penalty-phase procedures, prosecutorial discretion, and the effect on victims’ families. Supporters, including Senators Fine and Gruters, argued the bill was a strong deterrent and a response to serious crimes committed by undocumented immigrants. The bill passed 25-11. The chamber next debated Senate Bill 2C, a broader immigration enforcement package. The bill would create a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, expand local-federal cooperation, fund detention and enforcement efforts, strengthen pretrial detention rules for unauthorized aliens, and end in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students. Senators Davis and Pizzo questioned enforcement mechanics, jurisdiction, bond procedures, and whether local agencies were actually mandated to participate; supporters said the bill was designed to maximize cooperation with federal authorities and the Trump administration. A late-filed amendment by Senator Pizzo to preserve tuition waivers for current students failed 14-22, and a second amendment was withdrawn after discussion. Debate then continued on the bill, with opponents arguing it was costly, federal in nature, and harmful to Dreamers and other students, while supporters said it was necessary to crack down on illegal immigration and align state policy with federal enforcement priorities.

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• Addabbo, an act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law in relation to requiring mobile
• And that is a wrap. mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements to authorize

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee held what was described as its final meeting, with Chair Joe Addabbo and Ranking Member Tedisco offering brief remarks thanking colleagues, staff, and stakeholders for bipartisan work on gaming and racing issues. The chair emphasized the committee’s goal of promoting legal, safe gaming and supporting related industries such as horse racing. The committee then advanced several bills. S-2294 (Scufis) on employees of authorized organizations operating games of chance was approved unanimously. S-4865 (Fahy) would allow the Capital District Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation to retain and distribute certain uncashed tickets; it was approved, with Senator Helming voting without recommendation. S-5614 (Addabbo) would remove restrictions on how often certain authorized organizations may conduct bingo games; it passed unanimously and was sent to the calendar. The committee also approved S-9414 on prediction markets, with members noting the issue’s growing importance and thanking the Gaming Commission, Governor’s Office, and Attorney General’s Office for their efforts; Senator Helming voted without recommendation. S-9415 (Addabbo) would require mobile sports wagering operators to share monthly invoice statements with authorized consumers and was sent to the calendar. S-9545 (Fahy) on unclaimed winnings, refunds, and tax remittance was also approved and sent to the Finance Committee. No opposition votes were recorded on the measures that were advanced.

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• We provide, in some instances, the template for the application that we use for the mobile data collection
• jurisdictions we we provide in some instances the template for the application that we use for the mobile
• contracts, what about the possibility of having our own in-house pilots and mechanics to do these jobs
• express support for the fiscal year 2026-27 Prop 4 appropriation of $12 million for the demonstrated job
• Which goes to help our meaningful job training for our core members.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview from the California Conservation Corps on its 50-year history, current operations, and budget proposals. Director J.P. Patton described the CCC’s work in conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development, noting 26 facilities, about 3,000 Corps members annually, and a funding mix of roughly 55% General Fund and 45% reimbursements. Members praised the program and asked about revenue sources, recruitment, retention, and post-service tracking. The CCC said it has a 5,000-person waitlist, uses first-come, first-served admissions with minimal eligibility requirements, and is working to improve data on outcomes. The committee also discussed the Greenwood Residential Center, where the CCC seeks staffing and operating funds to reopen a rebuilt facility in El Dorado County; the LAO suggested considering fewer new members or a delayed opening to reduce General Fund pressure, but no vote was taken and the item was held open. The committee then considered a CCC wildfire readiness proposal to move hand crews to a seven-day operational schedule. CCC and Cal Fire representatives said the change is needed because wildfire is now year-round and because the current model leaves crews unavailable in many months due to staffing gaps. They said the proposal would improve reliability for Cal Fire, preserve training opportunities for Corps members, and better align the CCC with Cal Fire’s 66-hour workweek. The LAO supported the concept but recommended considering lower-cost alternatives, such as relief staffing or partial reimbursement. Members also discussed the decline in incarcerated fire crews, with Cal Fire explaining that reforms and eligibility changes have reduced the pool of incarcerated people who qualify for camp and fire work. One member raised the use of goats and grazing for fuel reduction, and staff responded that such methods can help with prevention but cannot replace hand crews for suppression. The item was held open. Cal Fire then presented its department overview, emphasizing its expanded workforce, year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and partnerships with federal, local, tribal, and private entities. Members asked about contract counties such as Orange County, reforestation and seedling capacity, federal reimbursement, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Cal Fire said it is still below the seedling capacity needed for post-fire reforestation and relies heavily on public-private partnerships. The committee also reviewed a proposal for permanent funding for defensible space inspections. Cal Fire said it needs 31 positions and ongoing General Fund support to replace temporary funding that expires in 2027 and to maintain a goal of 250,000 inspections per year. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested alternatives such as a different General Fund/GGRF mix, reinstating an SRA fee, or approving the positions on a one-time basis. Members generally supported the work but raised budget concerns, and the proposal was held open. Finally, Cal Fire began presenting a fixed-wing pilot and mechanics contract increase, explaining that its aviation fleet has grown and become more complex, requiring more pilots and maintainers for year-round operations. The department said labor market pressures have increased contractor costs and that the contract is needed to support continuous aerial firefighting readiness. The transcript cuts off before further discussion or any action on that item.

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• Messina Hoff humbly started in 1977 in a mobile home, and we now have four locations, including in Bryan
• in the United States have already taken these steps, and they've seen benefits in... and increased jobs
• find some way to divide this so that we, this bill overall discourages being confident in doing the job
• the case for my mom in her later years; it was particularly difficult for her with her decreased mobility
• You did a great job. Great job. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members.

Bills: HB223

Keywords: municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures, 1185, senate, all

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• So what's taught in our classrooms across the state of Florida aligns directly to us needed on the job
• They also demonstrate our state's investment in those rapid job aligned programs and that investment
• There is more of a push for students to come right out of an institution have a job locally.
• How how does that work while they maintain a full-time job to support your family?
• I know that we've done a great job as a state to help build our nursing workforce.

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• Our community, a lot of people, have lost their jobs, and many had two, three jobs and now they have
• Our community, a lot of people, have lost their jobs, and many had two, three jobs and now they have
• It's my job. It's all of our jobs. Thank you.
• It's my job. It's all of our jobs. Thank you. Any other questions?
• </c><01:12:14.719><c> thank</c><01:12:14.880><c> you</c> my job it's all of our jobs thank you my job

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with HB 934 on broadband and digital equity. Testifiers from the Lieutenant Governor’s office, the Office of Enterprise and Technology Services, DCCA, the University system, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others generally supported the measure and emphasized the need to coordinate broadband efforts, fund operations, and expand access to high-speed internet, devices, and digital navigation services. The Chamber of Commerce and West Coast Comprehensive Health Center supported the bill but objected to HD1 language excluding broadband infrastructure for retail service, warning it could create unintended consequences and limit community-led or rural projects. The Lieutenant Governor explained the state expects roughly $400 million to $500 million in federal broadband funding, described the bill as consolidating efforts under a broadband office attached to the CIO, and said the office would focus on infrastructure, devices, and training. No vote was taken on HB 934 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 97 on travel insurance. The Insurance Division said it had no major problem with the product but requested technical changes to align with licensing requirements and noted the bill largely codifies practices already used in the industry. Industry witnesses from Allianz and the U.S. Travel Insurance Association said the measure would create a consistent framework, add consumer protections, and align Hawaii with the NAIC model adopted in many other states. Members questioned whether there was a specific problem the bill was solving, and the division responded that it was mainly a framework and form-review measure rather than a response to a known enforcement issue. The bill was discussed but no final action was reported in the excerpt. HB 448 on technology enablement drew broad support from the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Food Industry Association, and other business representatives. Supporters said the measure would help businesses use technology such as digital platforms, e-commerce, robotics, and AR/VR to improve competitiveness, especially in tourism and other sectors. Committee members pressed for clearer scope, cost estimates, and assurances that local companies would be used; the agency said it would prioritize local-first contracting, use federal NIST-related support where possible, and estimated an initial request of about $200,000, though it could not give a firm total. Members expressed concern that the plan was still too undefined. The committee then began HB 455 on small business loans, where the Attorney General suggested explaining why a special fund is needed, and a witness from H Collaborative said the bill would help startup businesses that struggle most to access capital.

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• I'm just trying to, on my side, extend the jobs, not just the job benefits, but the jobs themselves into
• </c> extend the the jobs, not just the job extend the the jobs, not just the job benefits,<01:07:28.960
• </c> to college, you could take other jobs. to college, you could take other jobs.
• That job is a freaking hard job.
• And those job is a freaking hard job.

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• We'll call to order the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development. Today is Wednesday, March 5th.
• </c><00:42:22.960><c> and</c> entrepreneurs to scale create jobs and entrepreneurs to scale create jobs
• </c><00:53:27.839><c> than</c> to do create greater more jobs than to do create greater more jobs than
• Next, we would go to Minnesota Job Skills Partnership modifications.
• Next, the job creation fund and general fund transfer.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all