Video & Transcript Research : 'proxy proposal'
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- started when we served on the Constitutional Revision Commission together, and we passed the ethics proposal
- there are issues with respect to the nominee that ought to come before the full committee, then my proposal
- The in-office lobbying ban was one of many ethics reforms packaged as Amendment 12, which was proposed
- , but, you know, I'm sure you'll advise us in writing as to how you think we should proceed with proposed
- Please provide those recommendations in writing, along with any proposed statutory language that you
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections convened, established a quorum, and members introduced themselves and the committee staff. Chair Gaetz outlined the committee’s jurisdiction over election law, ethics law, executive appointments, and related confirmations, and described the committee’s process for handling gubernatorial nominations and member concerns about nominees.
The committee then received a briefing from the Florida Commission on Ethics on its 2025 legislative priorities and on implementation of Senate Bill 7014 from the prior year. The commission recommended three changes: expanding the definition of “relative” in the gift law to include current and former foster parents and foster children; authorizing salary withholding to help collect civil penalties and restitution; and adding whistleblower-like protections for people who file ethics complaints. Commission staff also explained how SB 7014 changed complaint processing by requiring allegations to be based on personal knowledge or non-hearsay information and by imposing new deadlines for legal sufficiency review, investigations, and advocates’ recommendations. They said the commission has adapted its intake and review process and is currently meeting the new timelines, though the tighter deadlines may create staffing and scheduling challenges.
Commission counsel also provided an update on two active lawsuits. One challenges the constitutional in-office lobbying ban, and the other challenges the requirement that elected municipal officers and mayors file Form 6 financial disclosure forms. The committee discussed the impact of the new complaint standards, the possibility of litigation if deadlines are missed, and whether local ethics boards are implementing SB 7014 similarly. Members expressed support for the commission’s work and asked for written legislative recommendations and proposed statutory language. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- zoning amendment change every proposed zoning amendment change every single<03:37:04.479>
year. - I want to per se that the department does not take a position on this proposed bill, but only wanted
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use <04:37:18.000>is <04:37:18.320>quote lot if the proposed - We're in strong support of this proposal. We were in strong support of House Bill 685 last year.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (05/06/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
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that's proposal that's proposal that's uninforcable.<01:09:44.239>You <01 - There was an executive proposal.
- <01:51:25.360>
Oh, from what's being proposed here? Oh, from what's being proposed here? - These are all examples of revenue streams that as proposed are not taxed in the same way as proposed
- These are all examples of revenue streams that, as proposed, are not taxed in the same way as proposed
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
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amendments well, but there are proposed amendments well, but there are proposed - intended um amendments you're proposing. intended um amendments you're proposing.
- Um, so I think thank you for providing your proposed amendments, but is that your intended amendments
- around this language, this proposed around this language, this proposed language?
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Keywords:
permit processing, permitting reform, county permits, development permits, building permits, land use, construction delays, housing development, infrastructure development, county workforce, differential pay, salary incentive, performance bonus, recruitment and retention, expedited hiring, vacancy rates, permit backlog, government modernization, county mayor, county council
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills, with most measures drawing broad support and a few generating significant opposition or policy questions. SB 2908 SD1 and SB 2671 SD1 were taken up first; both appeared to have majority support, with SB 2908 receiving seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, and SB 2671 receiving five in support and two comments. SB 3085 SD2, related to film industry operations, drew 11 supporters and no opposition. Georgia Skinner explained that the bill would streamline the approval timeline for productions by reducing delays tied to Land Board review, and she said DLNR supported the effort. Committee members asked about the need for the change and the relationship between the film studio, DLNR, and the approval process.
The committee then discussed SB 2907 SD1, which would create an Office of Marine Affairs. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, HTDC, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, ocean industry representatives, and others. The governor’s office supported the bill’s intent but objected to placing the office within the Office of the Governor, urging instead that it be housed at HTDC. HTDC said it was willing and excited to take on the work and described ongoing stakeholder engagement. Members asked about the rationale for the placement and the long-term structure of the office.
SB 2353 SD2, concerning the Aloha Stadium district and billboard/naming-rights issues, drew strong opposition overall, with four in support, 23 in opposition, and one comment. Andrew Pereira of the Stadium Authority argued the measure could generate revenue to help maintain and operate the stadium and said the district would remain self-contained; he also emphasized that the development would respect the character of the area. The committee then heard SB 2074 SD1, which had five in support and 26 in opposition; only one support testimony from the Carpenters was heard before the discussion moved on. Finally, SB 2360 SD1, an enterprise zones measure, received 14 supportive testimonies and two comments. Testimony focused on updating the program for modern business models, especially e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales, while committee members questioned whether the program overlaps with higher tax burdens and whether businesses receiving subsidies should be monitored for job retention after graduation from the program.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- How will that, uh, you know, how will that happen in your proposed...
- And I hope that in this proposal, that hits home.
- I proposed multiple solutions and pointed out issues with a particular bill.
- Our proposed budget for FY26 is at the no new revenue rate, okay?
- In the proposed budget for next year, we're proposing another tax rate decrease, an increase of another
Keywords:
HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a draft 6.8A report for Senate Bill 228 by Senator Duplessis, which proposes to amend Article
- Senate Bill 228 proposes to allow The use of public funds by a political subdivision with respect to
- The proposed measure cannot be accomplished statutorily.
- The proposed election date is November 3, 2026, which should ensure a maximum voter turnout to the extent
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Conversion public charter schools are one way to do that, and most of the changes that SB336 proposes
- would make flexibility more effective. proposes would make flexibility more accessible to districts
- Finally, through the proposed legislation, we hope to ensure that flexibility and autonomy are preserved
- What we are proposing is that the local board of education be the only board necessary for a district
- And on top of that, it's extremely dangerous to propose this to youngsters.
Keywords:
computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-30 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill addresses petition drives that are ongoing now, as well as amendments proposed after the bill
- As well as amendments proposed after the bill becomes law.
- And just to clarify on the last question, the initiative proposal is good for three cycles.
- It sets a time frame, a total of seven months, to propose language for a proposed rule.
- It must then publish a notice of proposed rule within 180 days thereafter.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and a remembrance of former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. The chamber then moved to special order bills. CS/HB 687 on transportation offenses involving death was substituted for SB 138, amended to add warnings and penalties for refusal of breath or urine tests, and passed 37-0. CS/SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours access and network availability for Medicaid enrollees, also passed 37-0.
The Senate then took up CS/CS/HB 913 on condominium associations, a major post-Surfside reform bill. Senator Bradley explained that the measure was intended to provide financial relief and flexibility while preserving safety and accountability. The bill was substituted for SB 1742, amended several times to limit milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies to buildings three habitable stories or more, and then passed 37-0 after extensive debate. Senators from both parties praised Bradley, Pizzo, Garcia, and staff for years of work on condo safety and affordability, with several members describing the bill as a balance between protecting residents and avoiding financial hardship.
The final major item was CS/HB 1205, the bill on amendments to the state constitution and citizen petition drives. Sponsors Gates and Grohl argued the bill was needed to combat fraud, identity theft, and misuse in the petition process, citing a lengthy Office of Election Crimes and Security report. The House bill was substituted for SB 7016, and the chamber considered a long series of amendments and substitute amendments addressing petition circulator registration, volunteer participation, submission deadlines, invalid-signature thresholds, voter notification, and fiscal impact statements. Several amendments were adopted, while others were debated over whether they would protect access to the citizen initiative process or strengthen election integrity. The transcript ends during debate on the main substitute amendment, before final disposition on the bill is shown.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The Blaine Amendment was proposed to ensure that Catholic schools did not receive taxpayer funds.
- The Blaine Amendment was proposed to ensure that Catholic schools did not receive taxpayer funds.
- schools the Blain amendment was proposed schools the Blain amendment was proposed to<00:25:44.399
- the use by others what SB 295 proposes the use by others what SB 295 proposes is<02:04:27.400>
- expanding programs like those proposed expanding programs like those proposed by<02:23:38.680>
- expanding programs like those proposed expanding programs like those proposed by<02:23:38.680>
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force Jun 29th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- As Senator Hansen indicated, you all made a tremendous amount of progress through proposed findings and
- And then Tony's proposed recommendation, that there was some email traffic about over the last week or
- I think what I'm hearing is that there are a lot of different proposals for leadership...
- What I'm hearing is that there are a lot of different proposals for leadership, but there seems to be
- So I have to say, I saw your proposal, and standing up one in Little Delaware, you talk about revenue
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jun 23rd, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- As a result, we have many qualified contractors who will be excluded from even submitting a proposal,
- Our proposal also allows for proper consideration of the existing programs, academic infrastructure,
- Our proposal also allows for proper consideration of the existing programs, academic infrastructure,
- And so that's what makes these proposals sympathetic.
- There are in the CSU proposed amendments.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today to speak in full support of the proposed amendments to Senate 1303 and House Bill 2085
- This proposed bill, S. 1350, is crafted precisely and broadly to address the most important economic
- It is my hope that one or more members of this committee, seeing the value of this proposal, may want
- to enlist myself to help the proposal, since I'm certainly willing to do so.
- In looking at some of the other pieces of the proposal, The proposal, since I'm certainly willing to
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development heard testimony on several workforce-related bills, with most of the hearing focused on ESOL and apprenticeship legislation, followed by testimony on a four-day workweek pilot and paid prenatal leave. On ESOL, witnesses including the Boston Foundation, Skillworks, MassINC, MIRA, JVS Boston, Eastern Bank, immigrant advocates, employers, and legislators supported H.2080/S.1326, arguing that Massachusetts has a large backlog of limited-English-proficiency residents waiting for classes, that ESOL is essential to economic mobility and immigrant integration, and that the state needs a coordinated, statewide strategy with more vocational and workplace-focused English instruction. Testifiers cited long waitlists, fragmented delivery across agencies, labor shortages, and examples of workplace English programs helping immigrants gain jobs, advance careers, and support businesses. Committee members asked questions about how vocational ESOL differs from standard classes, and witnesses explained that it focuses on job-specific language and workplace scenarios.
The committee also heard strong support for H.2085/S.1303, which would require more use of registered apprentices on public construction projects over $1 million. Labor leaders from the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and Massachusetts Building Trades, along with electricians and apprentices, said the bill would help apprentices complete training by ensuring enough job-site hours, expand access to good union careers, and strengthen the construction workforce for housing, infrastructure, and clean energy work. Several witnesses defended existing apprenticeship ratios and electrical licensing standards, warning against deregulation and emphasizing safety. Committee members asked about project thresholds and apprenticeship ratios, and witnesses said the bill’s phased apprentice-hour requirement was intended to cover most public projects under current cost conditions.
The committee then heard testimony on S.1330, a four-day workweek pilot program. Senator Dillon Fernandez and Representative Shirley Arriaga described the proposal as a response to burnout, affordability pressures, and changing workplace norms, arguing that a pilot would let Massachusetts study whether shorter workweeks improve productivity, retention, and worker well-being. Witnesses said the model could help families balance caregiving and commuting while maintaining or improving output. Finally, the committee took testimony on S.1361, establishing paid prenatal leave. Parents, health advocates, March of Dimes, and others said paid leave would help pregnant workers attend critical prenatal appointments, reduce missed care, and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Several speakers shared personal stories about high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy loss, and the financial strain of taking unpaid time off. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and asked a limited number of questions.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Transcript Highlights:
- This includes proposals to improve access to community-based care, address continuity of treatment for
- Collectively, these proposals reflect the legislators' deep commitment to ensuring access, equity, and
- The proposed legislation would authorize the Commonwealth to pursue those waivers.
- experience of Mark and Beth, whose story demonstrates both the program's values and the need for proposed
- Senate Bill 862 proposes a key solution.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing focused on two broad sets of issues: home- and community-based care, and school-based Medicaid reimbursement. In the morning session, legislators and advocates testified on bills affecting children and disabled enrollees, including proposals to clarify rate-setting for home health and home care services (H. 767/S. 870), allow family members and spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth (H. 1394/S. 886 and related bills), extend MassHealth coverage for applied behavior analysis and other therapies beyond age 21 for adults with autism and developmental disabilities (H. 1351/S. 871), and protect medically fragile children by improving access to continuous skilled nursing. In the later portion of the hearing, testimony shifted to a bill to improve MassHealth reimbursement for schools (S. 862), with speakers describing the school mental health crisis and the need to reinvest Medicaid funds directly into school health services.
Witnesses on the home care rate-setting bill said current reimbursement methods are opaque and outdated, contributing to workforce shortages, unfilled shifts, long waitlists, and patients remaining in hospitals longer than necessary. Home care providers and trade groups argued the bill would not set rates directly but would require more transparent methodology and fuller consideration of real costs such as wages, benefits, taxes, training, and technology. On caregiver bills, many family members and provider organizations described the financial and emotional strain of caring for disabled or medically fragile relatives, especially when parents, spouses, or guardians are barred from being paid caregivers. They argued the bills would recognize existing unpaid care, help families remain at home, and reduce reliance on more expensive institutional care. Advocates for adult ABA coverage said services remain medically necessary after age 21 and that ending coverage at that age creates an inequitable “cliff” for MassHealth members compared with those with private insurance.
For the PACE/community care bill, elder law attorneys and PACE advocates said current MassHealth income rules force some older adults with modestly higher incomes to spend down to $542 per month, making community living unrealistic and pushing people toward nursing homes. They supported changing the eligibility structure to a premium-based approach that would allow more people to remain in the community. On the school Medicaid bill, advocates said schools are providing effective, preventive mental health care, but reimbursement currently flows to municipalities rather than directly back to school health budgets, limiting districts’ ability to hire and retain staff. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and several witnesses requested favorable reports on the bills.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 54 May 7th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I proposed it as a benefit to the teacher, so none of these bargaining organizations or associations
- by Kendrix of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate, a resolution relating to approving certain proposed
- by Kendrix of the House and Bergstrom of the Senate, a resolution relating to approving certain proposed
- The language also reconciles with other pending Medicaid-related proposals to avoid conflicting ballot
- Speaker, SJR 50 changes the proposal from an automatic trigger to more legislative flexibility.
Bills:
SB1090, SJR49, SB633, HR1059, SB650, SB2063, SB122, SB1614, SB1884, SJR52, SJR53, HJR1101, SJR50, HB3021, HR1058, SB514, SB382, HB3320, SB740, SB833, SB2143, SB1209, SB244
Keywords:
wildlife, conservation, Oklahoma, regulations, permanent rules, Leo's Law, child endangerment, fentanyl testing, drug screening, child welfare, Oklahoma Children's Code, substance abuse, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, AAPI, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Oklahoma House resolution, commemorative resolution, heritage month, cultural recognition
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Keeping immigration enforcement activity out of schools without a warrant 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- limits to immigration they are proposing limits to immigration enforcement<00:40:48.160>
in <00 - This is a proposal that is so common sense that even Tom Homan now agrees with it.
- This<00:41:34.400>
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is <00:41:35.560>so <00:41:35.680>common This is a proposal that - is so common This is a proposal that is so common sense<00:41:36.240>
that <00:41:36.360>even
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- :18:16.320>
being more uh more robust in what's being more uh more robust in what's being proposed - in this bill because there are proposed in this bill because there are you<00:18:18.799>
know - So this bill is going to allow—I'm sorry, my first proposed change is to allow UH to retain up to 10%
- So this bill is going to allow—I'm sorry, my first proposed change is to allow UH to retain up to 10%
- So this bill is going to allow—I'm sorry, my first proposed change is to allow UH to retain up to 10%
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education met on February 18, 2026, and heard four bills. HB 2519 would shift University of Hawaii funding toward block appropriations, a stabilization fund, limited procurement and fiscal exemptions, performance-based metrics, and annual reporting. UH supported the bill, saying line-item budgeting hampers systemwide efficiency across its 10 campuses; the State Procurement Office commented on the procurement exemption. The chair proposed amendments to address concerns from Budget and Finance and procurement, including capping UH’s retained funds at 10%, requiring lapse after three fiscal years, removing CIP-to-operating transfers, narrowing procurement exemptions while keeping Chapter 103B principles, shifting performance metric-setting to the Board of Regents, and requiring annual reporting. The committee then voted to pass HB 2519 with amendments.
HB 2409 would establish the Hawaii Geological Survey in Hilo and designate its director as the state geologist. UH Hilo supported the concept but said it would need sufficient general-fund support, estimating roughly $200,000 to start. DLNR and the Attorney General offered comments, with the AG calling it a matter of statewide concern. The chair said the DNR testimony raised public safety concerns and that UH Hilo had not identified a firm funding amount, so the committee voted to defer the bill.
HB 2141 HD1 concerned state enterprise zones and would expand eligible business activities and allow DBED to designate up to two areas as enterprise zones with gubernatorial approval. DBED, the Tax Foundation, and other organizations submitted support or comments. After discussion, the chair said the current version no longer fit the higher education committee’s focus and recommended reverting to the original bill, which would limit the zone to Kakaʻako Makai for a biomedical health innovation hub near JABSOM and the Queen’s Cancer Center, with a defective date. The committee voted to pass HB 2141 HD1 with amendments.
HB 2233 HD1 would appropriate funds to continue the SNAP-Ed program through UH and the Department of Health. DOH supported the bill and said it had been working on nutrition education and environmental changes; it estimated about $600,000 each for DOH and SEAR, or $1.2 million total. Testimony in support also came from several organizations and individuals, including a senior advocate who described the program’s practical benefits. The chair said the committee would reflect the $600,000-per-entity estimate in its report, and the committee voted to pass HB 2233 HD1 as is before adjourning.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- On page 16, formerly on line 22, we removed a proposed addition. Mr.
- On page 16, formerly on line 22, we removed a proposed addition.
- On page 16, formerly on line 22, we removed a proposed addition.
- That is what the proposed legislation is bringing forth. How do they feel about that?
- I mean, I obviously support the proposal.
Keywords:
telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- simply, in relation to the advertising, authorize an alternative method in order to advertise the proposed
- There are no proposed standards or stipulations in this bill that set a minimum threshold of reaching
- As we propose, and I'll have some more hypotheticals, you know, it seems as if this legislation, if it
- know, after six weeks if it’s medically necessary, off the table in this legislation that you’re proposing
- Does the bill, the proposed language, your proposed statute, give value to the life of an unborn child
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee took up two bills. SB 98, by Senator Harrell, would let self-storage facilities advertise lien sales either in a newspaper or on a qualifying website, while keeping other notice requirements in place and updating contact information provisions. Supporters, including the Florida Press Association and several newspaper/storage owners, argued print and digital newspaper notices already provide broad public notice and that the bill could reduce notice effectiveness; the sponsor said the bill is an optional modernization and does not affect government notices. After debate, the committee voted 8-1 to report SB 98 favorably.
The committee then heard SB 164, by Senator Grall, which expands Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow parents to recover civil damages for the death of an unborn child at any stage of development, with carve-outs for the mother and lawful medical care. The sponsor said the bill aligns civil law with Florida’s criminal protections for unborn children and gives families a remedy where current law may not. Opponents, including the ACLU of Florida, health care workers, and others, warned it could invite lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, friends, family members, and people involved in abortion access, and could worsen OB-GYN shortages and deter care. Supporters said it recognizes unborn life and should be treated consistently with existing wrongful death law. The committee approved SB 164 on a 4-3 vote and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 28th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, they are $75 per year, and the proposal right now in the bill is for a 167% tax increase to
- I believe behind this proposed increase to $200 is a concern that EV owners aren't paying their fair
- That is not what's proposed here. This law is in effect as of February 1st, 2025.
- I know that you included my proposal for traffic calming, which is something that my residents have been
- The proposal. So sadly, but unsurprisingly, the root of this argument hasn't changed at all.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The SEC 5007 seeks to propose a complementary channel to resolve these security concerns. by establishing
- House Bill 5007 creates the Texas Committee on Foreign Investment, empowering the state to review proposed
- Rather than creating a regulatory conflict, this proposal provides an early warning mechanism that flags
- Your proposal. I'm talking yeah, this is this is about the ones contributing.
- Yeah, your proposal is only about them contributing. Yeah. So I just, I love your brother.
Bills:
HB256, HB1308, HB1554, HB1743, HB2308, HB2351, HB2858, HB3676, HB3784, HB4312, HB4552, HB4823, HB4852, HB5007, HB5010, HB5520, HB5524, HCR19, HB256, HCR19
Keywords:
E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money