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• Labor wanted gardens to implement prevailing wage, so we agreed to that.
• Labor wanted gardens to implement prevailing wage, so we agreed to that.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

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• The motion prevails and the amendment is adopted.
• The motion prevails. For future consideration. Nothing dies until... Yes. Yes.
• The motion prevails and the A3 amendment is adopted.
• The motion prevailed and the amendment as amended was adopted.
• There being seven ayes and seven nays, the motion does not prevail.

Bills: HF3579, HF3549, HF3548, HF4388, HF3566

Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control

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• Opposed, nay.<00:04:22.800><c> Motion</c><00:04:23.120><c> prevails.
• Motion prevails. Thank you. nay. Motion prevails. Thank you. &gt;&gt; All<00:04:24.400><c> right.
• Motion prevails. You're on your way to finance. Thank you so much.
• Motion prevails. You're on your way to finance. Thank you so much.
• Motion prevails. Senator Farnsworth: Thank you, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The motion prevails. Your bill is on the way, Senator Boldon. To your next bill, Senate File 3614.
• The<00:59:18.320><c> motion</c><00:59:18.640><c> prevails.
• Your bill is on the The motion prevails.
• The Chair called for a vote, and the motion prevailed.
• The motion prevails and your &gt;&gt; Opposed?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The amendment or the motion does prevail. The amendment is adopted. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• </c> prevail. The amendment is adopted. prevail. The amendment is adopted.
• The motion prevails.
• The<01:36:27.720><c> motion</c><01:36:28.160><c> prevails.</c> The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In the Senate section, it provides for a candidate who does not prevail in a court proceeding to pay
• costs and disbursements for the prevailing party under certain circumstances.
• </c><01:21:40.640><c> in</c><01:21:40.800><c> a</c> candidate who does not prevail in a candidate who
• does not prevail in a court<01:21:41.120><c> proceeding</c><01:21:41.440><c> to</c><01:21:41.600><c>
• </c><01:21:43.840><c> party</c> dispersements for the prevailing party dispersements for the prevailing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And it depends on the general speed of the area, not just the speed limit, but we also look at prevailing
• You know, this prevailing speed.
• :42:27.520><c> at</c> the speed limit, but we also look at the speed limit, but we also look at prevailing
• speeds and determine how fast prevailing speeds and determine how fast people<00:42:30.880><c> are</
• </c> answer. you know, this prevailing speed. answer. you know, this prevailing speed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The motion prevails, and the minutes are adopted. Now on to the agenda.
• the Human Services Committee. favor say I I opposed the motion favor say I I opposed the motion prevails
• 12.640><c> and</c><00:01:12.799><c> the</c><00:01:12.920><c> minutes</c><00:01:13.360><c> are</c> prevails
• and the minutes are prevails and the minutes are adopted<00:01:15.560><c> now</c><00:01:16.000><c> on
• The motion prevails. because again I'm I'm grateful for the because again I'm I'm grateful for the time

Bills: HF1346, HF1169, HF1276

Keywords: mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services

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• conferees, it is a line item transfer authority to allow them to transfer funding from their salaries and wages
• line to their offerings To allow them to transfer funding from their salaries and wages line to their

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on Senate Bill 2007 met to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, which concerned funding and staffing flexibility for the Soldiers’ Home/Veterans Home. Members agreed to restore the FTEs to the pool and to keep the $200,000 and $100,000 items in the bill, with discussion noting that the money would come from the Soldiers’ Home fund and would only be used if needed. The main remaining issue was line-item transfer authority. Staff explained that the transfer provision would let the facility move money between salaries and wages and operating expenses, including contract nursing, to address staffing shortages at a 24/7 facility. Members discussed the difference between the House and Senate versions, with the House allowing up to $600,000 in transfers and the Senate version allowing $400,000. The committee concluded that the higher amount would provide needed flexibility without increasing overall spending authority. A motion was made to adopt the conference committee changes, including restoring the FTE pool and changing the transfer authority to $600,000, and then give Senate Bill 2007 a do pass recommendation as amended. The motion passed by roll call, and the conference committee hearing was closed.

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• Part one modernizes reporting of ag wages, changing reporting to federal standards from cash, which is
• current statute, to wages.
• Part one modernizes reporting of ag wages, changing reporting to federal standards from cash, which is
• current statute, to wages.

Bills: HB4246, HB4230, HB3617, HB3657, HB2976, HB3391, HB4459, HB4128, HB3989, HB2989, HB4060, HB3145, HB2992, HB3464

Keywords: HB4246, water rights, rural water, wastewater, drinking water, environmental quality, DEQ, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Rural Water Association, technical assistance, water infrastructure, small systems, utility operators, emergency water response, nonprofit contractors, vendor qualification, competitive bidding, best value procurement, central purchasing act, rural utilities

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of energy, agriculture, wildlife, water, and utility bills, adopting PCS drafts and amendments on several measures before voting them out. Early bills, including HB 4246 and HB 423, would let DEQ obtain technical assistance and instruction from outside suppliers, and both passed with 11-1 votes. HB 3617, the agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill, drew the most extended debate; supporters said it would help farmers and ranchers keep equipment operating and preserve access to parts, tools, and diagnostics, while opponents raised concerns about private contracts, intellectual property, and government mandates. The author agreed to continue working on the language and to strike the title later, and the bill passed 13-9-2. HB 3657, updating agricultural wage reporting and adding the Workforce Commission to employment-data recipients, passed 15-0. HB 2976, directing DEQ to set water-quality criteria for aluminum using EPA guidance as a tool, passed 14-1. HB 3391, requiring licensed commercial pet breeders to display their ODAF license number in advertisements, passed 15-0. The committee also advanced several natural resources and land-use measures. HB 4459 created a voluntary five-year averaging option for permitted water users, with metering required only for participants; members emphasized that nonparticipants could continue current practices unchanged, and the bill passed 12-1-3. HB 4128, as amended, moved Oklahoma’s bear season earlier by two weeks; the author said it was intended to address nuisance bears in southeast Oklahoma and protect hunters and landowners, while members raised concerns about population impacts and whether the Wildlife Department could manage harvest levels. The bill passed 13-1-2. HB 3989, described as a cleanup bill from the earlier “one megawatt fight,” passed 15-1 after the author said a compromise had been reached. HB 2989, as amended, authorized electric utilities to prepare wildfire mitigation plans and created a revolving fund, with the amendment limiting recovery to reasonable and prudent mitigation costs; the author said it was not a liability shield, and the bill passed 14-1. Later, the committee considered utility and renewable-energy regulation. HB 4060, the Plug-in Solar Act, addressed interconnection agreements and behind-the-meter solar for residents; it passed 14-1. HB 3145 cleaned up language affecting the commercial hunt industry and passed 14-1. HB 2992, the Data Center Customer Protection, Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, would require new large-load customers such as data centers, crypto mining, and AI facilities above 75 MW to cover their own infrastructure and provide collateral so costs are not shifted to ratepayers; members discussed protections for existing contracts and utility oversight, and it passed 14-1. Finally, HB 3464 imposed common-sense regulations on wind, solar, and battery storage projects, including surety bonds for land restoration, permit fees to support local fire departments, and a 30-day Fire Marshal response timeline; the author said more amendments were likely, and the bill passed 14-0. The meeting then recessed and adjourned.

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• education they need for those careers, where to get that education, how to pay for that education, average wages
• 20.160><c> average</c> how to pay for that education, average how to pay for that education, average wages
• 21.199><c> those</c><00:06:21.440><c> careers,</c><00:06:22.160><c> and</c><00:06:22.400><c> then</c> wages
• for those careers, and then wages for those careers, and then finally,<00:06:22.960><c> it</c><00:06

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met without a quorum and heard presentations on several workforce and school-safety funding requests. The first item was a proposal for a school mapping data program, presented by Rep. Steve Bratcher with law enforcement and mapping partners. They said the plan would move money to the 911 system so school maps could be embedded there and kept current for all schools, public and private, to improve response times and officer, student, and teacher safety. The request was described as a $10 million one-time appropriation, with an estimate that the work could be completed in about a year. The committee then heard testimony on the Be Proud Initiative, a mobile workshop program aimed at exposing students age 13 and up to skilled trades and related education and career opportunities. Speakers from the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers, MI2, the Kentucky Treasury, and the Associated General Contractors said the program would improve perceptions of manufacturing, construction, and metals careers, connect students to training and employers, and help build the workforce pipeline. They said private industry would contribute $1 million in FY 2026-2027 before state funds are released, and requested $3 million in state funding in FY 2027-2028 contingent on that match. A Treasury official said handling the funds through the Treasury would have minimal impact on the office. Committee members responded favorably, including a comment from Rep. Bojanowski about the value of hands-on learning for students who struggle with test-focused instruction. Speakers also explained that the program includes classroom materials before and after the truck visit and ongoing outreach for students and parents. The final presentation was on an MI2 metals career pathway proposal, which cited economic impact data for Kentucky’s metals industry and asked for a $3 million one-time investment for FY 2027-2028 to pilot a middle- and high-school pathway in Carroll and Logan counties. The proposal would be matched by industry funds and used for curriculum, equipment, dual-credit and apprenticeship connections, student stipends, and parent outreach. The chair closed by noting it was the final scheduled meeting of the session and moved toward adjournment.

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• Priority three: underemployment and insufficient living-wage jobs.
• Last year, 120 adults obtained employment at or above a living wage.
• Last year, 120 adults obtained employment at or above a living wage.
• We just cannot be a nation that turns a blind eye to people who are working in low-wage jobs, those experiencing

Summary: The Senate and Assembly Human Services Committees held a special oversight hearing on California’s 2026-27 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) state plan, a federal anti-poverty funding stream. Committee members opened by citing statewide poverty and homelessness data and said the hearing was meant to review how CSBG dollars are used, how local agencies respond to community needs, and how the state is preparing for possible federal funding cuts. Jason Wimbley of the Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) explained that California’s CSBG network works through 60 organizations in 58 counties, serving about 1.5 million low-income Californians in 2023, and that the state received $68.4 million in federal CSBG funds in fiscal year 2025. He described the program as flexible funding used for housing, employment, education, food, health, transportation, and emergency response, and noted that the federal administration had proposed eliminating CSBG, though the Senate Appropriations Committee had voted to fully fund it for the coming year. Representatives from the California Community Action Partnership Association and several CSBG-funded agencies described how the program supports local anti-poverty work and leverages other funding. CalCAPA emphasized local flexibility, workforce development, partnerships, and data systems such as ROMA, while also warning that agencies are preparing for possible reductions by tightening budgets, planning staffing contingencies, and seeking private foundation support. Agency witnesses from Contra Costa County, Northern California Indian Development Council, Proteus, and Sacred Heart Community Service described services including housing assistance, food distribution, utility help, employment training, youth programs, and culturally specific services for Native communities and migrant farmworkers. They repeatedly said CSBG is essential because it funds staffing and infrastructure that allow them to braid other grants and serve people who do not qualify for standard safety-net programs. Members also asked about the impact of federal staffing changes and the Los Angeles fires. Wimbley said federal layoffs had affected some CSD programs but not CSBG administration, and that the department coordinated disaster response with state agencies and used CSBG-funded supply distribution, food, water, clothing, and documentation support during the fires. Witnesses said they were preparing for possible future cuts by diversifying funding, reducing expenses, and considering service changes, while county officials warned that state and federal reductions could not be backfilled locally. During public comment, one speaker urged stronger oversight of community action agencies and raised concerns about transparency and compliance with state law. The chair then thanked the witnesses, emphasized the importance of CSBG for low-income seniors, youth, and people with disabilities, and adjourned the hearing without any votes or formal action taken.

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• insecurity, waking up at 3:00 AM to fight for a shift, sometimes paid under the table below minimum wage
• The lack of protections will legally allow them to keep people in a cycle of low-wage temp work indefinitely
• For example, labor pools cannot deduct so much from a paycheck that it falls below minimum wage.
• allow deductions specifically for meals and transportation, even if they reduce pay below the minimum wage

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• HB 812 by Reynolds relating to minimum wage.
• Hb8 35 by Thompson relating an unlawful employment practices with respect to compensation and wage history
• referred to the subcommittee on workforce Hb8 36 by Lalani relating to establishing a minimum wage base
• wage for certain personal benefits under Medicaid and other programs administered by the Health and

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• IF IT IS A NONDEGREE IN ON ONLY MEETS DEMAND BUT IS ASSOCIATED WITH WAGES.
• THE OCCUPATION OR TRAINING PROGRAM IS CONNECTED TO AN OCCUPATION AND AS WAGE THRESHOLDS.
• HE SAYS NOT ONLY ARE YOU EARNING A CREDENTIAL BUT IS A CREDENTIAL THAT GET YOU TO A MEDIUM HIGH WAGE
• BUT IS A CREDENTIAL THAT GET YOU TO A MEDIUM HIGH WAGE JOB. WE REVIEW THIS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Motion prevails. The amendment is adopted.
• Motion prevails. The amendment &gt;&gt; Opposed? Motion prevails.
• &gt;&gt; Motion<01:29:05.440><c> prevails.</c> &gt;&gt; Motion prevails. &gt;&gt; Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. The &gt;&gt; I opposed. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. The amendment is adopted.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• $230 million in unpaid caseload, resulting primarily from the inflation factor and county-adopted wage
• The average wage of our workers is about $18.38. So imagine trying to make ends meet with that.
• For many families, the Disability Rights California works with, a gap in IHSS wages can also lead to
• food insecurity and housing instability for an entire household that's relying on those IHSS wages.
• And I think my folks would be 100% on board with a larger differential wage.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the impact of H.R. 1 on older Californians and related county administration issues. Chair Jackson and Chair Addis opened by emphasizing California’s rapidly aging population and the need to protect seniors’ access to food, health care, housing, and in-home support services. Testimony from the Department of Social Services, Department of Health Care Services, and Department of Aging described how H.R. 1 would expand work and reporting requirements in CalFresh and Medi-Cal, increase redeterminations, and create new eligibility barriers. Witnesses and advocates warned that these changes could lead to large coverage losses, especially for adults ages 55 to 64, people experiencing homelessness, caregivers, and some immigrant groups, while also increasing administrative burden on counties. The LAO noted that many provisions do not directly apply to Californians 65 and older, but highlighted indirect effects and some direct impacts, including a new home equity limit for certain long-term care recipients and narrower immigration eligibility rules. Committee members pressed the administration and counties on how exemptions would be identified and implemented, whether data systems could automatically protect eligible people, and how outreach would reach older adults, women, LGBTQ seniors, and people with limited digital access. DHCS and CDSS said they are working to use existing data, cross-program information sharing, and human-centered communications to maximize exemptions and reduce churn, including text outreach, print and radio campaigns, and navigator support. Members also raised concerns about the need for legal aid and county eligibility workers to help people navigate complex rules, and requested updated analyses on the number of people likely to lose both Medi-Cal and CalFresh and the broader human and system impacts. No votes were taken. The second major topic was the administration’s proposal to shift some future IHSS costs to counties by establishing a statewide baseline for average authorized hours per case. CDSS said the proposal is intended to improve consistency in assessments and not reduce services, while counties and labor groups strongly opposed it, arguing that rising hours reflect real increases in need, an aging and higher-acuity caseload, and state-mandated assessment tools rather than county error. County representatives said the proposal would strain already limited local revenues, worsen the effects of H.R. 1, and could force cuts to other safety-net services. Committee members questioned the proposal’s timing and impact, but the hearing ended without action, with the chairs asking for continued updates, additional analysis, and more information before May Revision.

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• Productivity is the most important long-term driver of living standards, wage growth, and overall prosperity
• Productivity is the most important long-term driver of living standards, wage growth, and overall prosperity
• Productivity is the most important long-term driver of living standards, wage growth, and overall prosperity
• Productivity is the most important long-term driver of living standards, wage growth, and overall prosperity
• Productivity is the most important long-term driver of living standards, wage growth, and overall prosperity

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They know wages aren't keeping up with housing, health insurance, or child care.
• </c> they're worried about how their wages they're worried about how their wages are<00:09:09.200><c>
• We know wage theft is a disturbingly common crime.
• know wage theft is a disturbingly common<00:19:10.880><c> crime.
• As a result, wealth inequality wages.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The weeks when there were no wages.
• Unemployment insurance compensation is a partial wage replacement. It is not full wage replacement.
• </c> insurance compensation is a partial wage insurance compensation is a partial wage replacement.<01
• It is not full wage replacement.
• </c> previously, UI is partial wage previously, UI is partial wage replacement. replacement. replacement

Keywords: 1187, senate, all