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• Healthcare interpreting Workforce Healthcare interpreting Workforce shortages<01:15:46.120> the
• recommendations for interpreter training, competencies, and workforce development, ensuring all patients
• recommendations for interpreter training, competencies, and workforce development, ensuring all patients
• for interpreter training, competencies, and workforce development, ensuring all patients have access
• <01:29:44.159> stren professional development stren professional development stren strengthening

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This measure requires developers developing a housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development
• development under certain circumstances. development under certain circumstances.
• exception of all of this development exception of all of this development that's<01:27:15.280>
• development, and community serving uses. development, and community serving uses.
• sustainable development suggests. sustainable development suggests.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

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• /c><03:41:17.200> Medicaid ablebodied workforce that's on Medicaid ablebodied workforce that's
• There was a lot of workforce agencies.
• If they don't have a the workforce?
• We have a few stay in the workforce.
• consulting and network development consulting and network development company.<05:42:48.638>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It is a workforce issue.
• H.R. 2212 not only supports the professional development of the DHS intelligence workforce but fosters
• H.R. 2212 NOT ONLY SUPPORTS THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE D.H.S.
• As a one-time board member for the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board and the Republican chair
• As a one-time board member for the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board and the Republican chair

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The 504 CDC program supports small businesses in accessing capital for the development of major fixed
• Centers, or SBDCs, to assist small businesses in developing AI technologies into their operations.
• across America through public and private partnership with certified development companies.
• recruitment, marketing, and strategy development.
• RECRUITMENT, MARKETING AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• workforce um and housing solutions. workforce um and housing solutions.
• community development nonprofit community development organization<01:10:03.520> uh<01:10:03.600
• to a development to a development<01:15:13.600> to<01:15:14.000> build<01:15:14.320>
• > or<01:15:14.719> preserve development to build or preserve development to build or preserve
• It would also allow us to development.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Development problem that this Workforce Development problem that the<01:42:44.920> field<01:42
• So we end up training everybody, so we develop their workforce, and they become good.
• development, because frankly it's not workforce development working for somebody else; it's skills and
• existing requirement of Workforce existing requirement of Workforce Development<03:12:05.600>
• doing within dbed and our Workforce doing within dbed and our Workforce Development<03:12:39.840

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• You know, we just look at this—you know, workforce development is an issue for all the contractors across
• But in talking to Workforce Solutions, it doesn't seem like it's going to exempt anyone.
• Well, first, it's a higher trained and better trained workforce, higher quality delivery on the project
• Chairman, Madam Chair, excuse me, and Senator, they could certainly create a Department of Workforce
• So all that they're paying is into themselves for their own workforce.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Our members support the development of housing across the entire spectrum, and they house our local workforces
• , where we can build something smaller than a private developer would be interested in.
• , where we can build something smaller than a private developer would be interested in.
• and Home Ownership Development Fund.
• Development Corporation or Development Corporation or mmcdc<01:02:33.000> the<01:02:33.119>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Each community developed a set of actionable guidelines that will promote the development of housing
• Currently, developers, homeowners, and landlords Currently, developers, homeowners, and landlords working
• I also urge the committee to include a workforce standard that all mechanical insulation work arising
• I also urge the committee in sorry I also urge the committee to include a workforce standard that all
• We're the local office of a national community development support organization.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a broad set of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, school modernization, and lighting bills. Testimony generally came from municipal leaders, labor unions, environmental groups, and advocates who supported measures such as H. 3529/S. 2294 on building energy and decarbonization, H. 3577/S. 2286 on a zero-carbon renovation fund, H. 3476/S. 2275 on healthy and sustainable schools, H. 3565 on Mass Save zero-carbon assessments, H. 3477 on clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards, and the Dark Sky bills on outdoor lighting. Supporters argued these bills would cut emissions, lower utility bills, improve indoor air quality and school conditions, and direct resources to environmental justice, gateway, and low-income communities. Witnesses emphasized that Massachusetts’ older building stock and school facilities need major upgrades, and that state funding and financing tools are needed to close gaps left by declining federal support. Mayors, labor leaders, and environmental advocates said the proposals would create local jobs, expand apprenticeships, and help municipalities and schools undertake retrofits, ventilation improvements, heat pump installations, and other decarbonization work. Several speakers also defended Mass Save as highly cost-effective while urging new funding sources beyond ratepayer bills for larger-scale building upgrades. One representative asked about the difference between current Mass Save audits and proposed zero-carbon assessments, and the sponsor explained the new assessments would include heat pumps, solar, storage, wiring upgrades, and rate-structure guidance. There was also testimony on the Dark Sky bill, with astronomers and museum representatives arguing that better-shielded, downward-facing lighting would reduce energy waste, protect wildlife and human health, and preserve night skies without compromising safety. Committee members raised concerns about pedestrian safety and whether education might be enough instead of legislation; supporters responded that the bill follows established lighting standards and targets only unnecessary glare and skyward light. On the school bill, an open-shop contractor group opposed the measure, arguing its PLA and apprenticeship requirements would restrict bidding and reduce competition, while labor organizations strongly supported the workforce standards and prevailing wage provisions. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee heard extensive testimony and several members asked clarifying questions, but the transcript does not show any final action or disposition on the bills.

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• Also, with that proper gut development, we do see less obesity.
• development without creating a new mandate.
• So we want to look at workforce challenges and burnout.
• That that's huge in health care with workforce burnout.
• Henry Benjamin developed a diagnostic and treatment protocol.

Bills: HB2049, HB2050, HB2051, HB2072, HB2082, HB2085, HB2177, HB2178, HB2179, HB2183, HB2195

Keywords: radiation therapy, particle accelerator, critical access hospitals, patient care, rural healthcare, AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, childhood cancer, rare diseases, research funding, healthcare, clinical trials

Summary: The committee opened with attendance and member introductions, then heard a series of health-related bills, many focused on access to care in rural and underserved communities. HB 2049 would allow particle accelerators for radiation therapy in critical access hospitals and counties under 400,000 population under general supervision; sponsors and rural oncology witnesses said it would reduce travel burdens for cancer patients while maintaining safety protocols. HB 2050 updated radiologic technologist statutes to align with current national standards, adjust accreditation and clinical-hour requirements, and allow radiologist assistants to work under supervision rather than direct supervision; an amendment also added registered nurses to the list of professionals not needing a separate license to use diagnostic X-ray machines. Both bills were supported by testimony about workforce shortages and access, though one member voted no on HB 2050 over concerns about oversight and board authority. Both measures received do-pass recommendations, with HB 2050 amended. The committee then unanimously advanced HB 2082, which creates a Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Research Commission to award grants for phase-one pediatric cancer and rare disease trials. Testimony came from families affected by pediatric brain cancer, including a parent who described traveling internationally for treatment and a college student currently undergoing treatment who urged the state to invest in research. Members expressed strong sympathy and support, and the bill passed 12-0. Next, HB 2015 would require Access to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in multiple settings; the sponsor and medical witnesses described breastfeeding as preventive care with benefits for infants and mothers, while Access testified neutral and noted a fiscal estimate was being developed and that the amendment would protect the state if CMS does not approve the services. The bill, as amended, also received a unanimous do-pass recommendation. The committee also approved HB 2177, which directs Access to seek CMS waivers so tribal and Indian Health Service facilities can be reimbursed for certain covered services, including dental care, for American Indian and Alaska Native members. The sponsor and a Sage Memorial Hospital representative said the bill would help rural tribal facilities keep services local and maximize federal matching funds; it passed unanimously as amended. HB 2178, requiring a state agency medical chief officer to hold an active medical or osteopathic license, was described as a cleanup measure after a lapse in licensure exposed a statutory gap, and it also passed unanimously. HB 2179, which clarifies definitions separating air ambulance from ground ambulance regulation, was supported as a technical clarification to avoid unintended consequences and likewise received unanimous approval. Finally, the committee advanced HB 2183, which creates an emergency medicine study committee to examine Arizona’s EMS system, including rural and urban capacity, workforce burnout, uncompensated care, and emergency department utilization. The sponsor said the study would help the state understand system pressures and identify policy solutions; firefighters, health care advocates, and an emergency medicine nurse practitioner testified in support, emphasizing the ER’s role as the safety net and the strain from staffing shortages, rural closures, and high volumes. The bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript, with testimony continuing after the initial supporters spoke.

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• From a workforce standpoint, this model creates stability.
• ESOPs distribute ownership across the workforce.
• . our Support companies that share economic benefits with their workforce.
• In California construction, the workforce is highly diverse.
• There are many, many issues that take a while to develop.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met first as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later obtained a quorum and took up several bills. The committee heard SB 1064, which would reduce the frequency of Clean Truck Check testing for low-use heavy-duty vehicles; supporters said it would ease burdens on rural agricultural businesses, while clean air advocates opposed it as weakening an important emissions program. The bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The committee also heard SB 1174, which would give Caltrans bid preferences to construction firms with employee stock ownership plans; supporters argued it would build worker wealth and improve project quality, while contractor groups opposed it as likely to raise costs and reduce competition. That bill was approved and sent to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The consent calendar items SB 607, SB 962, and SB 990 were also approved. The committee then heard SB 1279, which would allow Long Beach to place additional speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway. Long Beach officials and several safety and advocacy groups supported the bill, citing high fatality rates and repeated pedestrian crashes on that corridor, while some members raised concerns about fines, affordability, and whether cameras would address pedestrian-related collisions. The bill passed as amended to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1213, the Clean Truck Transportation Act, would require more price transparency for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission truck incentives and direct agencies to explore alternative financing tools; supporters said it would improve affordability and competition, while one manufacturer and the trucking association raised implementation concerns. It passed to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader use by limiting retention to 30 days, requiring audits and training, and restricting access and hot list use. Privacy advocates supported the bill as overdue accountability, while law enforcement groups argued the retention limit would hinder investigations and that some technical definitions needed work. The bill passed to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 1315, dealing with advanced driver assistance systems, would prevent automakers from disabling a consumer’s ability to drive their own vehicle through software updates and would encourage DMV testing questions about ADAS responsibilities; after amendments, industry opposition softened and the bill passed to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Finally, SB 1246, on autonomous vehicle emergency response, would require U.S.-based remote drivers, quicker on-scene response, and better coordination with local agencies; first responders and labor groups supported it, while AV industry groups remained opposed unless amended. The bill passed to the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee. The transcript ended as the committee began hearing SB 1250, a planning bill to incorporate wildlife connectivity into transportation asset management, with the sponsor and supporters explaining it would improve safety and habitat planning without mandating specific projects.

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• And in their developmental age, all of the chemicals in these drugs are not good for their development
• Like other representatives have said before, teenagers don't have their brain development or anything
• My fellow Arkansas representatives, every year, thousands of teenagers enter the workforce.
• It'll go over things that will help prepare them for the workforce and also will go over the law.
• Things that will help prepare them for the workforce and also will go over the law, as you stated.

Summary: The meeting was a Girl State House session in which members received procedural guidance on chamber rules, recognition, voting, and decorum, then moved through a series of bills. The first bill, House Bill 1001, would have prohibited over-the-counter diet pills from being sold or transferred to minors; supporters argued it would protect teens from eating disorders and misuse, while opponents raised concerns about medical exceptions and the age cutoff. It failed 42-55. House Bill 1002, allowing lottery winners to keep their identities confidential for a period of time, was amended during discussion to a three-year confidentiality period and passed 79-17 after a motion for immediate consideration. House Bill 1003, requiring schools to provide resources and courses on child labor/workplace laws and readiness, drew debate over whether it should be mandatory, what age group it should cover, and whether schools could support it; it failed 22-73. House Bill 1004, the Arkansas Head Injury Act requiring helmets and protective gear for motorized cycle riders, passed 94-4 after testimony focused on safety for riders, other drivers, and first responders. Members then considered House Bill 1005, which would require a year-long personal finance course before graduation to teach budgeting, taxes, credit, and related life skills. Supporters said it would better prepare students for adulthood, while opponents argued the material is already covered in existing classes and raised concerns about scheduling and implementation; it failed 35-60. House Bill 1006 increased the teacher classroom investment income tax deduction from $500 to $1,000, with supporters emphasizing teachers’ out-of-pocket spending on classroom supplies and student needs; it passed 97-0. House Bill 1008 sought to limit the number of national franchise businesses in an economic zone to encourage local entrepreneurship and protect small businesses, but opponents argued it could hurt jobs, limit consumer options, and was unclear in scope; it failed 23-69. The House then passed House Bill 1009, creating a voluntary blue envelope program for people with intellectual disabilities to help law enforcement interactions, after supporters said it could reduce confusion and improve safety; it passed 87-5. The final bill introduced before the transcript ended was House Bill 2010, which would increase the income tax credit for Arkansas families supporting a child with special needs; the sponsor began by sharing a personal story about her brother with Down syndrome and the costs families face, but the discussion was cut off before debate or a vote.

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• And then we get the highest price, the highest price among the developing countries instead of the best
• You want to oversee this workforce and you want to put the workforce in trauma?
• In your comments about the federal workforce, I find disqualifying on that basis. Thank you, Mr.
• But you were talking about the federal workforce.
• So you were talking about you want the federal workforce to be... traumatized.

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• Local developments provides a local governments cannot require more than 10% of the square footage of
• Local developments may not require any quasi judicial administrative border.
• for more development of workforce housing and access state policy to allow public sector in hospital
• Thank you. >> My name is Robert Walters on behalf of Core Rock development. Thank you.
• Here's Schuessler, Florida, Rural Economic Development Association waives in support.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Jill Clark, director of development. Angel Angel Toa, of development.
• The Economic Development Rellos. The Economic Development Rellos.
• We had the title because of the new workforce instead of of the new workforce instead of of the new workforce
• the workforce and now it says chief of the workforce and now it says chief of the workforce pathways
• development from middle school to that development from middle school to that development from middle

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• <00:28:22.440> his And that was that he has developed his And that was that he has developed
• We have before you Arthur Ray with the Department of Workforce.
• <00:38:39.040> We Ray with Department of Workforce. We Ray with Department of Workforce.
• <00:39:00.840> I group, Workforce, under the statute.
• I group, Workforce, under the statute.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• And testifying first is the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. >> Good afternoon
• But I do want to highlight that reforestation is important for resilience, for climate, for workforce
• development, for developing forest industries across the state, and the importance of investing in our
• <00:17:20.959> development,<00:17:21.520> for<00:17:22.079> developing workforce
• development, for developing workforce development, for developing forest<00:17:22.959> industries

Bills: HCR31

Keywords: rangelands, pastoralists, Hawaii, livestock, environment, sustainability, ecosystem services, Paniolo traditions, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts and Housing first heard HCR 85, which urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer parcels in the East Oahu area. DLNR, OPSD, HHFDC, and HCDA testified, and the chairs noted an intent to keep revenues from the lands with DLNR while agencies collaborate until parcels are ready for substantive transfer. Both committees then voted to pass the measure as is, with the recommendation adopted. The committees also heard HCR 101 and HCR 166. HCR 101 was recommended to pass unamended and was adopted by both the Hawaiian Affairs and Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committees. HCR 166, which asks DLNR to identify state lands in East Oahu suitable for planting native Hawaiian trees, received no opposition in testimony and was also recommended and adopted unamended by both committees. Later, the Water, Land, Culture, and the Arts committee took up several resolutions. HCR 36, establishing a sister-state relationship with Okayama, Japan, drew support from DBED, which highlighted educational, agricultural, and airport-related opportunities, and the committee moved it forward. HCR 19, designating March as March for Water Month, was supported by the Board of Water Supply. HCR 162, creating an arts data mapping task force, received support from DBED and arts advocates, including the Hawaii Youth Symphony. HCR 61, urging investment in reforestation policies, workforce, and nursery capacity, drew broad support from DLNR and multiple community testifiers emphasizing climate resilience, native forests, and storm recovery. The committee also heard HCR 106 on designating Waikīkī as a world surfing reserve, with support from the University of Hawaii, and HCR 14 on a perpetual non-exclusive easement for existing drainage improvements at Waikīkī, which DLNR said had already been approved by the board and only needed legislative passage to execute. HCR 178, concerning a county set-aside for East Maui public trust water resources, drew testimony from the East Maui Water Authority and others supporting local control and public stewardship, while HCR 179, directing the Aamoku Advisory Committee to follow its rules and comply with Sunshine Law, drew testimony both in support and urging amendments to preserve Aamoku’s independent, semi-autonomous role. Because quorum was not available, decision-making on the later measures was deferred to the end of the 3 p.m. agenda.

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• On slide 13, I would like to have Melissa talk about the workforce development project that we briefly
• We do have the workforce development project that we're working on, which Raja spoke a little bit about
• Going as a whole in New Mexico with our cyber workforce.
• Direction with workforce: Advancing Centralized Cybersecurity in New Mexico.
• Gary Eisman, have developed a detection system that can be placed on the production floor.

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• recalled from the Committee on Commerce Finance and Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Workforce
• Labor and Economic Development.
• This bill most appropriately belongs in the Workforce Development Committee.
• This bill happens to deal with workforce and safety. for a given sector, which is directed by the Department
• of Labor and Industry currently, which resides within the workforce jurisdiction.