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• By Rules, Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development, Community Affairs
• it back at Miami-Dade College, but it will collaborate with that institute, and I'll give you the exact
• it back at Miami-Dade College, but it will collaborate with that institute, and I'll give you the exact
• The Division of Emergency Management will be developing a template for each municipality to develop their
• This is the same exact language that we previously passed off the House floor.

Summary: The House took up a series of Senate messages and concurred in several amendments before passing multiple bills. Early actions included unanimous passage of CS/CS/HB 1299 on Department of Health matters, CS/HB 1549 on financial institutions after removing a Senate-added trust-account provision, and CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign ties in business ownership after trimming registration requirements. The chamber also insisted on its housing amendment to CS/CS/CS/SB 184 after the Senate refused to concur. A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/CS/HB 875 on educator preparation. The House adopted an amendment restoring two teacher-prep courses, preserving the Florida Center for Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College in partnership with USF, and modifying the teacher candidate testing framework and mentor qualifications. Supporters said it reduced barriers while keeping standards; opponents raised concerns about the remaining “identity politics” language and other provisions. The bill then passed 91-22. The House also passed HB 1101 on out-of-network providers after adopting a House amendment that kept the original bill’s notice and referral provisions with a good-cause exemption, despite objections that it placed too much responsibility on doctors. Later, the chamber approved CS/CS/SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response, with members highlighting debris management, emergency planning, crane safety, and hurricane recovery provisions; it passed unanimously. The House then rejected concurrence in a Senate amendment to HB 1609 on waste incineration, and later spent substantial time debating CS/CS/HB 1115 on education, especially Schools of Hope, expanded co-location authority, funding, transportation, and school-district agreement terms. Critics argued the language was added late and could disadvantage traditional public schools, while supporters said it would expand options for students; the debate continued with the bill still under consideration at the end of the excerpt.

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• In 2022, the city's parks and recreation department sought community feedback to develop the parks master
• develop the parks master plans. develop the parks master plans.
• is there a companion to this exact is there a companion to this exact proposal<00:16:18.200>
• We continue to develop in the East Metro and grow.
• continue to develop in the East Metro and<00:49:42.480> grow.

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• Now we have noticed in the calendar today the bills which are to be exact.
• <00:04:55.360> They're<00:04:55.600> in<00:04:55.759> the which are to be exact
• They're in the which are to be exact.
• <03:36:18.960> I'm<03:36:19.279> reading with develop or not pilot.
• I'm reading with develop or not pilot.

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• and opportunity improves our Development and opportunity improves our health<00:25:07.000> and
• There's also the development of water quality standards and other environmental standards occurs under
• of of water quality development of of water quality standards<00:35:53.839> and<00:35:54.040>
• Representative Schultz said, "Just one follow-up then, realizing that you might not have the exact part
• Representative Schultz asked whether there was an exact amount needed for the next two or four years

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form

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• So I think until there's more depth on it, we're poking our way through this development.
• So for today, my vote this development.
• I don't exact everything out next week.
• And then come next Wednesday, we will exact everything.
• /c> we will exact we will exact everything<02:29:58.600> everything.

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• Other areas are federal funds, the contractor recovery fund, and workforce development.
• <00:14:31.839> next Development next Development next slide<00:14:34.040> um<00:14:34.160
• <00:22:14.120> and<00:22:14.279> enforces Division develops and enforces Division develops
• <00:38:23.119> of program s uh supports the development of program s uh supports the development
• standard of Workforce Development standard of Workforce Development programs<01:23:55.320> because

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee met under a new Senate power-sharing arrangement with co-chairs, began with member and staff introductions, and then received a jurisdiction overview from Senate counsel. The overview explained that the Labor Committee’s jurisdiction has not changed from the previous biennium and covers fair labor standards, minimum wage, workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, and related agencies and boards such as the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Mediation Services, PERB, and the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. It also noted that some topics, including paid leave, fall under other committees, while earned sick and safe time remains within Labor and Industry jurisdiction. Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach and Josiah Moore then gave a detailed Department of Labor and Industry presentation. They reviewed the department’s funding sources, emphasizing that workers’ compensation funds and construction codes/licensing revenues make up most of the budget, while the general fund is a small share. They described the department’s major divisions, including workers’ compensation, construction codes and licensing, labor standards, nursing home workforce standards, and OSHA consultation and compliance, and highlighted practical examples of their work. Examples included return-to-work assistance for an injured worker, compliance training that reduced penalties for self-insurers and claim administrators, and use of the Special Compensation Fund when an employer lacked workers’ compensation insurance. The labor standards section highlighted enforcement actions involving unpaid overtime, pregnancy and parental leave retaliation, wage deductions, and child labor violations, along with totals for 2024 collections and inquiries. The presentation also noted the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s adopted rules, the expansion of construction licensing exams statewide, and OSHA consultation programs such as Min-SHARP and MINSTAR, including a Minnesota employer that recently achieved MINSTAR status. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• for the Minnesota economic development for the Minnesota Council<00:16:15.360> of<00:16:15.440
• We are a community development financial institution, CDFI, and I'm also board chair of the Minnesota
• <00:28:33.280> and are losing ground on development and are losing ground on development and
• They create toxic stress, which disrupts brain development and increases the risks of lifelong health
• Most significant cities throughout the country are seeing this same exact issue.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met to approve the April 7, 2026 minutes and then held a hearing on the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Testifiers described broad effects on cities, small businesses, workers, and schools, and several speakers voiced support for House File 4477, which would create a targeted state relief program for affected businesses and communities. Metro Cities said member cities reported unexpected burdens on public safety, public works, emergency management, and other local services, and its board adopted a policy supporting state assistance for those costs. Northstar Policy Action presented data arguing the operation contributed to higher unemployment, reduced hours, lost wages, and business losses, including a reported $106 million in lost wages from reduced hours and an estimated $18 million per week in taxpayer costs. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the city incurred nearly $1 million in direct costs and estimated small businesses lost about $16 million per week, with major drops in foot traffic and sales, especially among immigrant-owned neighborhood businesses. Other testimony emphasized impacts outside the metro area and on specific communities. Georgia Gallardo of Kerkhoven Cattle Butcher said rural small businesses also suffered, citing reduced sales and weekend traffic. The Minnesota Council of Latino Affairs reported that Latino-owned businesses support thousands of jobs and have seen sales declines of 40% to 90%, while WomenVenture and the Minnesota CDFI Coalition said CDFIs were seeing urgent demand for flexible relief and described businesses delaying hiring, reducing hours, or pausing expansion. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruly said federal agents’ conduct during the surge undermined trust, created public safety concerns, and led to overtime and other local costs, while also noting he supports federal immigration enforcement in principle. Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis said the district lost 112 students since December, still had 72 not returned, and had to rapidly create a virtual learning option for students who did not feel safe attending in person. Across the hearing, witnesses argued the disruption was statewide, not limited to Minneapolis-St. Paul, and that state relief was needed to prevent business closures, job losses, and longer-term damage to communities.

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• I don't have an exact number.
• I'm not sure that they were in the exact right location.
• It's actually, as a developer, they're great to work with.
• and SMR developers were looking exactly at those zones.
• Ontario projects, SMRs, will be developed by state-owned organizations, and they'll be developed by the

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

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• I don't have an exact number.
• purpose of economic development.
• I'm not sure that they were in the exact right location.
• and SMR developers were looking exactly at those zones.
• Ontario projects: SMRs will be developed by state-owned organizations, and they'll be developed by the

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• I don't have the exact number. 1800, huh? 1800.
• Um, overall, in conclusion, we applaud the state of Texas for the development of an aerial firefighter
• We're going to change gears a little bit and we're going to hear from the broadband development office
• Chair calls Bryant Clayton, director of the Broadband development office. Good.
• Are you, first of all, are you aware of a problem that has, has developed in Medina County about pole

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• I don't have the exact number. OK. 1,800. Huh? 1,800. So 1,800.
• We're going to change gears a little bit, and we're going to hear from the Broadband Development Office
• Bryant Clayton, Director of the Broadband Development Office. Thank you. Good.
• The record shows you're Bryant Clayton, and you're representing the broadband development. office.
• First of all, are you aware of... a problem that has developed in Medina County about pole attachment

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• had that opportunity to be exposed to these programs, to not only learn about agriculture but to develop
• had that opportunity to be exposed to these programs, to not only learn about agriculture but to develop
• Absolutely love to hear the words agri-business or thinking about agriculture and economic development
• People in place to have that developed as a pilot situation, we want to definitely start in our highest
• > this committee uh pretty much this is this committee uh pretty much this is the<00:33:07.320> exact

Keywords: 00:00 -- Introduction 00:13 – Attendance Roll Call 08:25 – Discussion of HB 315 23:45 – Roll call vote on HB 315 26:35 – Discussion of HB 356 46:30 – Roll call vote on HB 356, 958, all

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee first spent much of the meeting recognizing the large number of 4-H and FFA students and guests in attendance, with members from several counties introducing their groups and praising the programs for developing future agricultural and civic leaders. Comments emphasized the value of youth involvement in agriculture, leadership, and public speaking, and several members noted their own 4-H or FFA backgrounds. The committee then took up House Bill 356, and adopted a committee substitute before hearing testimony on the revised measure. House Bill 356, sponsored by Representative Carney, would create the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, expanding the original urban farming concept into broader agricultural education, agribusiness, advocacy, and work-ready skills. The substitute removed the requirement that participants have access to farmland, lowered the age floor from six to five, broadened participation, and established a pilot program with implementation left to Cooperative Extension. Supportive testimony came from a 4-H student and Kentucky 4-H representatives, who described how the program helps youth explore many interests and removes barriers for urban students. Members from both parties praised the bill as a way to reach more youth and strengthen agricultural education. The committee approved House Bill 356 as amended by the committee substitute on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes. The committee then heard House Bill 315 from Representative Sharp, a foreign adversary land bill intended to limit certain foreign entities’ ability to purchase Kentucky land. Before member questions, Tim Shank of the Kentucky Bankers Association testified in opposition to one section of the bill, saying banks already screen borrowers through federal systems and that Section 8’s reference to an Attorney General lien for “actual costs” was too vague. He warned the language could create uncertainty for mortgage holders and potentially affect credit availability for farmers. Representative Sharp said he had just learned of the concern and may need to work with the Attorney General’s office to address it. He also said the bill was largely the same as last year’s version, except for the removal of a leasing-related paragraph, and the committee began discussion of the bill after that testimony.

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• We do not have an exact date. I think we've talked about this a little bit in the past.
• consultants that we've hired to come in and lay out a roadmap with timing for us, so we can't give you an exact
• I hope that you feel as I do that we have developed a strong working relationship and a level of trust
• in our discussions related to the greater bill, the idea of an opt-out was brought up, to which my exact

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• emergency down, and this amendment just says the governor can then not go behind us and say for the exact
• Madam Speaker, could you please repeat the exact lines we're voting on?
• But all of that is rooted in the exact same subject matter, which is.
• moves that House File Number 15 be recalled from the Committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development

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• transcript segment] [Unintelligible / empty transcript segment] Welcome to the Committee on Economic Development
• So, above the line is your creative people, the creatives that either develop and write.
• how we're marketing and developing how we're marketing and developing business<00:38:34.079>
• and write uh in that either develop and write uh in television<00:40:19.280> it's<00:40:19.480
• New York has the exact same bifurcation.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on. The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing. The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.

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• I'm hopeful we're able to develop substantial recommendations as well as develop policy as we head into
• We're using a data set that was developed by Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• The exact impact of cost shifting is difficult to quantify.
• The exact impact of cost shifting is difficult to quantify. Health care system.
• But these are some of the interesting options that we can actually develop.

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• I don't know the exact term, but like you're not going to find somebody for not boiling their water,
• <01:34:03.040> an thinking I would do it to develop an thinking I would do it to develop an
• Anyone else for anything in exact section?
• Anyone else for anything in exact<01:44:56.840> section?
• If you think of anything exact section?

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• <00:35:26.520> block<00:35:26.839> grants<00:35:27.280> Ma Care development
• block grants Ma Care development block grants Ma Minnesota<00:35:28.480> care<00:35:29.079>
• It picks winners and losers, and it picks as winners the exact people who do not need a hand in this
• It picks winners and losers, and it picks as winners the exact people who do not need a hand in this
• It picks winners and losers, and it picks as winners the exact people who do not need a hand in this

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So with developers, frequently it's a cost-driven development.
• So with developers, frequently it's a cost-driven development.
• of Travel and Tourism Development, and the Division of Planning and Community Development.
• of Travel and Tourism Development, and the Division of Planning and Community Development.
• Development Corporation. Development Corporation.

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• > development of interstate pipelines development of interstate pipelines currently<00:28:10.480>
• to grant certainty to energy developers to grant certainty to energy developers so<00:46:52.720>
• continue to develop and grow it. continue to develop and grow it.
• His exact is a model of efficiency.
• <04:03:27.600> and comes to professional development. and comes to professional development

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, December 12, 2025, 1012, house, all