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• EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TELEHEALTH, AND HEALTH MONITORING AS WELL AS ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
• THE PRESENTATION WILL BE KEY ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE AS WE KNOW THE GOVERNOR IS HEAVILY INVOLVED
• IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS SECRETARY KELLY.
• AS WELL AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THOSE INVESTMENTS. $366 MILLION HAS BEEN DEPLOYED THROUGH 106
• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDIZATION LEVERAGES EXPERTISE IN THAT AREA.

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• There's been development of metrics that are now publicly available so we can...
• These assessments were originally triggered when a large development project undergoes CEQA review.
• When all is said and done, water should not be an afterthought when we approve large developments.
• Without the WSA, those discussions happen later in the development process.
• SB 1085 allows the WSA process... ...in the development process.

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to wildlife access, groundwater enforcement, desert plant regulation, outdoor equity, and water supply planning. SB 1021 would direct the Fish and Game Commission to create accommodations for children with life-threatening illnesses to participate in hunting and fishing opportunities; supporters described the bill as therapeutic and family-centered, while an opposition group argued the state should focus on non-lethal outdoor activities. SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and penalties under SGMA; the author and agency said the bill closes an enforcement gap for a special-legislation GSA, and it drew broad support from local government and agricultural groups. The committee also considered SB 1061, which would streamline relocation permits for Western Joshua trees on private property; the author and local officials said the current law creates burdens for homeowners and infrastructure, while supporters framed the bill as a balance between conservation and property rights. Members also heard SB 1268, which would codify the Outdoors for All initiative to expand park access and outdoor equity, especially in underserved communities; it received strong support from environmental, parks, local government, and community organizations, with members praising the effort to improve access. SB 1085 would restore water supply assessment requirements for large developments even when CEQA exemptions apply, so local agencies still receive early information about water availability; the sponsor and water agencies said the bill helps prevent “paper water” problems and supports planning in drought conditions, and the building industry indicated it would remove its opposition after amendments. The committee accepted amendments on several bills, took roll once quorum was established, and advanced the measures by vote. Votes taken included SB 997, SB 1021, SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268, all of which were reported out of committee, with SB 1061, SB 1085, and SB 1268 later recorded as passing 11-0. SB 997 was approved on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, SB 1021 was sent to Appropriations as amended, SB 1061 and SB 1085 were sent to Appropriations and Local Government respectively, and SB 1268 was sent to Natural Resources. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning after completing the votes.

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• agencies to develop pre-kindergarten facilities.
• agencies to develop pre-kindergarten facilities.
• Workforce development? Yeah, public lands. I think that's clear.
• Workforce development? Yeah, public lands. I think that's clear.
• Only put workforce development housing on public lands, but also on other lands? Yes, thank you.

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• , or the rights of landowners and developers.
• , or the rights of landowners and developers.
• For large landowners and developers, or the rights of landowners and developers.
• <01:27:15.199> and people that have their developments and people that have their developments
• Developers Developers any<02:25:52.000> questions<02:25:52.439> or concerns<02:25:58.560

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Summary: The Committee on Water and Land met on March 13, 2025, and first announced that SB 1456 would be deferred to the end of the agenda and ultimately worked on later, with the chair indicating the bill would be deferred and revisited in a future measure. The committee then heard SB 841 on marine life conservation districts. DLNR supported the bill, saying it would fund carrying capacity studies to inform rules and policies. Testimony noted a pilot study already underway at the Puka Marine Life Conservation District and another nearing completion at the old Kona Airport MLCD. Members discussed costs, with DLNR estimating about $300,000 per year for one user-experience study, potentially more for ecological analysis, and also discussed possible funding from the Mālama Kai special fund. DLNR said it had no objection to consulting current operators and other users, and explained the program would be a new, ongoing adaptive-management tool. The committee next heard SB 411 on capital improvement projects at small boat harbors. DLNR supported the intent, saying the bill would help expedite use of special funds for CIP work, while the Department of Budget and Finance opposed it, arguing the draft could conflict with constitutional limits on appropriations. Public testimony from an industry representative supported the bill and urged more collaboration with commercial operators, while committee discussion focused on whether DLNR could already use special funds for repairs, how much engineering and bidding work is required before projects go out to bid, and whether the current process creates bottlenecks when bids exceed initial estimates. DLNR said it can do some repairs and maintenance within existing authority and funding ceilings, but that the bill as drafted could be too broad. The committee also heard SB 5 on historic preservation, where DLNR supported the measure and NAOP Hawaii opposed it, saying the bill’s broader definition could expand the scope beyond the stated goal of narrowing reviews and reducing backlog. The committee then took up SB 1462 on the state historic preservation income tax credit. The Department of Taxation said the revenue estimate assumes the cap would be reached each year the credit is available, and DLNR supported the bill. SHPD said the prior credit had sunset, outreach had previously been done in targeted communities such as Chinatown, and owners of eligible historic properties are notified during review. Finally, the committee heard SB 268 on island burial councils. DLNR supported the bill, and OHA strongly supported it, saying the councils have struggled with quorum and expertise and that the measure would restore the original intent of having lineal descendants and cultural practitioners as decision makers, while still allowing landowners and developers to testify and participate. OHA also said it would help provide technical support and urged continued involvement from SHPD and the Attorney General’s office.

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• Economic development is tied exclusively to an educated workforce.
• The Economic Development Department was the premier sponsor, as well as New Mexico Partnership.
• It was a valuable collaboration between the state agencies working to fulfill economic development.
• Department, I mean the economic development initiatives of the state.
• He's the Economic Development Director for UNM-HSC.

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• and use and risk of generative artificial intelligence technology throughout the state and to develop
• So, in particular, the Workforce Development Board oversees statewide workforce policy.
• One would be the Secretary for the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the head of the UC system,
• First, campuses already provide community service and career development opportunities for students.
• Thank you. opportunities for students and also to support students' career development.

Summary: The subcommittee held an informational budget hearing covering several GovOps, CDT, CPPA, and DGS items. GovOps reported that most deliverables under the Governor’s generative AI executive order have been completed, including guidelines, procurement tools, community-impact guidance, and a new project delivery lifecycle for Gen AI projects; one workforce-related deliverable remains. Members and public commenters raised concerns about privacy, labor impacts, and how the state will explain and oversee Gen AI use. The committee also heard a proposal to create a California Education Interagency Council with $5 million ongoing and 16 positions to coordinate workforce and education systems; LAO questioned duplication and recommended limited-term funding, while supporters said a neutral convening body is needed to improve coordination and student outcomes. GoServe presented the College Corps budget proposals, describing the program as a paid service and career-development opportunity for undergraduate students that helps reduce college costs while supporting communities through tutoring, food insecurity work, climate and disaster response, and other service. The administration sought one-time and ongoing funding to expand the program to more campuses and students, while LAO objected to the high administrative costs and recommended rejection. Several students and alumni testified that College Corps provided financial support, professional experience, and career pathways. The committee also heard a $5 million proposal for a Belonging Campaign to address loneliness and social isolation through research, outreach, and local grants; LAO said the proposal lacked clear goals and measures, while supporters said the effort is needed for youth, seniors, and community resilience. The Department of Technology updated the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, saying construction is underway on the statewide open-access network and the project remains on track for the 2026 deadline, though LAO noted a required business plan had not yet been submitted. The California Privacy Protection Agency presented its Delete Act implementation request for the DROP platform, which will let consumers request deletion of personal information held by data brokers; LAO flagged oversight concerns because CDT is both developing the system and involved in project support. Public commenters from business groups urged caution on CPPA’s rulemakings, warning of compliance costs and job impacts. The Department of General Services then discussed implementation of Proposition 2 school facilities bonds, requesting staffing and administrative funding to manage the new bond program and continue school facility work. Officials said the program can also help districts affected by the January wildfires, including interim site funding and expedited assistance. Finally, DGS requested authority and positions to operate Building 18 for labor-agency tenants relocating from older Capitol Mall space; SEIU Local 1000 criticized the state’s four-day return-to-office policy and said telework has improved productivity and retention. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded after public testimony and member questions on each item.

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• Sorry, members, on lines 2.3 to 2.7, this is for professional development.
• , and yet they have not been approved by Carrie to be a professional development provider.
• scientific study of how reading develops scientific study of how reading develops since<00:21:41.200
• Carrie has been an important partner in developing this support structure.
• I'm the Vice President of Research and Development at SER Minnesota.

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• centers throughout the state, but our understanding of the cumulative and long-term impacts of the development
• centers throughout the state, but our understanding of the cumulative and long-term impacts of the development
• an important step towards greater precautions, planning, and community engagement in data center development
• <00:10:06.800> in<00:10:06.959> data<00:10:07.360> center<00:10:07.600> Development
• <00:10:08.040> in engagement in data center Development in engagement in data center Development

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• It is to develop the experiences to be able to do the occupation, as opposed to the internship experience
• It is to develop the experiences to be able to do the occupation, as opposed to the internship experience
• Up next, we have the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
• My name is Thomas Chop from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, on behalf of
• <00:09:25.720> may of Human Resources development may of Human Resources development may require

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Summary: The Committee on Labor and Technology heard testimony on several measures. Senate Bill 327, relating to internships, drew broad support from the Department of Education, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Hawaiʻi, DBEDT, P20, HFIA, Hawaiʻi Electric, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, and the Chamber of Commerce, with suggested amendments to clarify the internship purpose, limit some responsibilities to the state executive branch, and address staffing and reporting details. The committee later recommended passing SB 327 with amendments, including changes to the internship language, private-sector references, work-hour limits, reporting requirements, and a deferred effective date for further discussion. Senate Bill 716, relating to the Hawaii Employment Security Law, received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations as a step toward modernizing unemployment insurance, and the committee recommended passage with housekeeping and technical amendments. Senate Bill 717, relating to collective bargaining, would allow certain exempt employees to grieve suspensions or discharges. The City and County of Honolulu and the Department of Human Resources Development said the issue should remain a collective bargaining matter, while HGEA and United Public Workers supported the bill. DHRD opposed changing the statute and pointed to existing internal complaint procedures. The committee nevertheless recommended passing SB 717 with amendments and deferred the date for further discussion. Senate Bill 742, relating to data sharing, would create a data sharing and governance working group within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services and include appropriations. OETS, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaiʻi, DOE, Hawaiʻi Kids Can, Hawaiʻi P-20, and others supported the measure, with OETS estimating a total cost of about $2.64 million, including software, consulting, and six FTE. The committee recommended passage with amendments and a deferred effective date, and noted the budget request in the committee report. The final measure, Senate Bill 855, relating to the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act, would shift the program from opt-in to opt-out and appropriate startup funds; former Senator Brian Taniguchi and AARP supported it, while Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi and the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi opposed it over costs and burdens on small businesses and concerns about adding mandates before the program is implemented. The committee recessed briefly on a proposed AARP amendment, then returned and indicated support for the opt-out language before taking the bill up for decision-making.

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• And so we have monthly webinars where we provide them professional development.
• And in those 10 years we have developed 35 programs.
• But we would love to develop more programs.
• And so we at all of our professional development, we talk about working with business.
• They develop meaningful relations.

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• the rules of Property Owners Association or for the Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development
• HB 3953 by Morales of Harris relating to a study by the Broadband Development Office on internet service
• , fetal development instruction as part of the required health curriculum for public school students
• HB 4010 by Patterson relating to the school district's library collection development policies authorizing
• HB 4117 by Howard relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and.

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• Workforce Development. Thank you all for joining us today.
• to collaborate with the Economic Development Department to connect the economic development initiatives
• Development Program.
• NMDA is the National Development Act, which the legislature passed in 2019.
• Like a private developer that's building, developing land.

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• Yeah, I'm the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• So the housing and community development is a department within the agency.
• At the Department of Housing and Community Development.
• We are welcoming the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development.
• Hi Darby Kernan representing the Roberts Enterprise Development Fund Rediff.

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• So what the language says is that it has to be developed... ...it has to be developed property or things
• that are soon to be developed and rezoned.
• So if you have one side that is developed, another side is developed, this property now will be eligible
• or sell my property so it can be developed.
• It's not about trying to let another developer develop another... ...piece of property.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to those affected by the Florida State University shooting and recognition of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, John Thrasher, student advocacy groups, conservation organizations, and visiting school groups. Members also adopted Senate Resolution 1878 honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim. The chamber then moved into special order business and considered a series of bills, many of them with House companions substituted in and passed by wide margins or unanimously. Among the measures passed were bills updating child care and early learning provider regulation, imposing costs on false swatting reports, extending protections against extraordinary hospital collection actions, expanding hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren, creating young adult housing support for foster and homeless students, clarifying school choice disclosure requirements under the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, adjusting interest rules for trust accounts supporting legal aid, revising transportation and traffic enforcement provisions, expanding public records exemptions for certain judicial and health care investigators and appellate clerks, changing municipal water and sewer utility rates in Miami-Dade, strengthening motor vehicle offenses involving impersonation and obscured plates, increasing trespass penalties at certain law-enforcement-controlled sites and large ticketed events, requiring refunds of patient overpayments, authorizing certain stem cell therapies, allowing relatives and direct support professionals to administer insulin in group homes, addressing rideshare impersonation and transit funding rules, and updating the Uniform Commercial Code for digital assets and emerging technologies. Several bills drew notable debate. The trust fund interest bill prompted extended discussion over legal aid funding, bank participation, and whether the measure would reduce support for legal services; it ultimately passed 28-10. The transportation bill was heavily amended, including removal of speed-limit increases and changes to school bus camera enforcement and micromobility rules, and passed 37-0. The Miami-Dade water and sewer rate bill sparked debate over fairness, fiscal impact, and accusations of racism, but passed 36-2. Public records bills protecting agency investigators and JQC employees also drew questions about accountability and transparency before passing. Most other measures passed with little or no opposition, and a few bills were temporarily postponed or set aside.

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• Homeowners associations are proposed by developers as a way to be creative with development, to build
• and how to attract a developer.
• Neither should a lack of resources be a barrier to help cities gain development when they need it.
• In my role, I am the community development manager for the city of Otana.
• <00:48:23.319> and when you put in these developments and when you put in these developments

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• These districts allow local communities to fund major infrastructure development projects using the new
• In most situations, they don't work for just regular economic development, but for projects like this
• and for the development that's already occurred in the Bridge District.
• and for the development that's already occurred in the bridge district.
• Meanwhile, we have other sports facilities. that development of that parcel as well.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard several bills focused on California’s creative economy, sports development, and cultural preservation. SB 226 by Senator Cabaldon would clarify that infrastructure revitalization financing districts may be used for entertainment and sports facilities, with testimony from West Sacramento officials emphasizing that the tool would rely only on project-generated city tax increment and would not affect school districts, counties, or the General Fund. Members discussed the relationship between IRFDs and EIFDs and the distinction between infrastructure financing and direct subsidy of private sports teams or stadiums. SB 865 by Senator Ashby proposed support for destination music festivals, citing the economic impact of events such as Aftershock and Golden Sky in Sacramento and similar festivals elsewhere in the state. Supporters from Visit Sacramento and Danny Wimmer Presents said festivals generate substantial jobs, tax revenue, and tourism spending while promoters bear the financial risk. Several committee members and public witnesses supported the bill as a way to sustain the creative economy, local businesses, and opportunities for artists. The bill passed the committee on a unanimous vote and was sent to Appropriations. SB 1050 by Senator Ashby would require disclosures when synthetic performers are used in advertisements, including audio ads, to inform consumers and protect human performers from displacement. SAG-AFTRA and voice actor advocates argued that consumers deserve to know when an ad uses AI-generated likenesses or voices, while TechNet, the Motion Picture Association, broadcasters, and other industry groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about overbreadth, audio-only implementation, private enforcement, and the need for clearer exemptions and definitions. Members generally supported the bill’s goal but noted technical issues to refine; it passed unanimously to Judiciary. SB 1073 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a voluntary tax checkoff to support the South Los Angeles Black Cultural District. Supporters described the district’s historic and cultural significance and framed the measure as a way to help preserve Black cultural assets amid limited public funding. Members discussed how the checkoff would appear on tax forms statewide, its voluntary nature, and whether it could serve as a model for other districts. The bill also passed unanimously to Appropriations, and the committee later adopted the consent calendar unanimously as well.

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• An example of what a regional commission might accomplish would be to screen and recommend developers
• The planning and economic development commission.
• Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission.
• It is not responsible for developing the town's master plan or enforcing regulations.
• The NPNEDC is actively developing our roadways.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held its first hearing of the year and took testimony on a large slate of home rule petitions and related local bills. Early testimony focused on H. 2314 for the Dukes County Regional Lockup Fund, with supporters from Martha’s Vineyard saying the island’s lockup is essential to local policing and that the fund would be supported by town assessments rather than state money. The committee also heard support for S. 21, a Nantucket bill to amend the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission, and for several local governance measures including Akushnet’s charter change to remove a two-year waiting period for former officials taking appointed paid positions, Rochester’s governance reform bill defining the town administrator’s role, Berkeley’s proposal to convert the treasurer-collector position to an appointed office, Hanson’s permitting enforcement bill, and a Wellfleet bill authorizing a lease for the food pantry. A major portion of the hearing centered on S. 21 for Nantucket, with witnesses sharply divided. Supporters argued the commission needs broader representation, more transparency, and a structure that better reflects town meeting votes, citing repeated town meeting approvals and frustration with delays in bringing reforms forward. Opponents, including current commission members and staff, said the existing commission is already working on its own reform proposal, that the bill was advanced without sufficient collaboration, and that elected seats and term limits would narrow participation and complicate the commission’s advisory role. Committee members questioned both sides about the town meeting process, the commission’s responsibilities, and the timing of competing proposals. The committee also heard testimony in favor of a bill allowing the Cotuit Fire District to pursue source-water protection projects on private property with owner consent, citing concerns about aquifer contamination and rising treatment needs, and in support of legislation requiring AEDs, with a Norfolk County register of deeds describing the low cost and life-saving value of the devices. Another witness spoke in favor of a regional commission proposal for Middlesex County, arguing that local communities need stronger regional planning tools to address development and environmental pressures. No votes were taken on the bills during the hearing; the chair later read many additional bills into the record and then adjourned the meeting.

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• Finally, there is a market development team that you will learn about.
• I mean, I did put the definition up, but does anybody know exactly what market development does at the
• So, within market development, we have our agritourism group.
• I wrote nice little statistics about market development and some of the cool stuff that we do.
• So that's two different market development programs that this one producer is a part of.

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• There are a number of smart designs being developed right now which is detailed in our port.
• , manufacturing and workforce development.
• You know, it site development was under under way.
• They're developing that this is all moving extremely quick.
• developed.

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• Uh, our second main topic is economic development.
• Uh, under economic development, we have tribal energy development, broadband access, um, looking at the
• Um, mine kind of falls in economic development and education.
• I think that's it for the economic development. Thank you. Thank you.
• The, the other one is, uh, with economic development.