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• Uh Representative Patty Anderson from the Delwood, Washington County area.
• I represent Senate District 54, Scott County.
• represent Sen District 54, Scott County. represent Sen District 54, Scott County.
• <00:47:36.720> Uh,<00:47:36.960> you Counties in your packets.
• Uh, you Counties in your packets.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Budget Office Oversight Commission met on January 22, 2026, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. The main presentation was by Erikica McKeler of the National Conference of State Legislatures on dynamic fiscal notes, dynamic scoring, and how they differ from static fiscal notes. She explained that dynamic analysis tries to capture broader economic and behavioral effects of policy changes, but that most states have experimented with it only briefly, often for tax bills, and many have later scaled back or abandoned the practice because it is staff-intensive, expensive, and difficult to validate. McKeler highlighted examples from Texas, Utah, and Arkansas. Texas requires dynamic fiscal impact statements for certain large tax or fee measures and for the biennial appropriations bill; Utah has done such analyses on request during the interim but only when staff time allows; and Arkansas recently began producing dynamic fiscal notes with thresholds and request limits. She noted that these states generally use REMI software, though Utah switched to IMPLAN for cost reasons. She also outlined common challenges, including the need for strong staff expertise, the sensitivity of results to assumptions, the expense of software licenses, and the difficulty of measuring accuracy over time. Members then discussed whether dynamic scoring could be useful for health and human services programs where a policy may shift costs between settings rather than create a simple new expense. Senator Marty raised a Medicaid example involving home-based blue light therapy for newborns, arguing that dynamic analysis might better capture potential savings from avoiding longer hospital stays. Legislative Budget Office and Minnesota Management and Budget staff responded that such effects may be better understood as direct program substitutions rather than true dynamic effects, and emphasized the need for reliable data and caution because savings estimates could reduce appropriations if they do not materialize. The discussion also touched on whether dynamic models would capture local government impacts, but no formal action was taken beyond the approval of minutes and receipt of the presentation.

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• And unfortunately, today recipients of county services and other folks partnering with the county, such
• My name is Nicole Heldt, and I'm a county commissioner in Clay County, Minnesota.
• My name is Nicole held it and I'm a county commissioner and the Clay County, Minnesota.
• In a Glynn County.
• County social workers in St. Louis County... will continue to use that if they work there today.

Bills: HF3454, HF3917, HF2906, HF3832, HF3769

Keywords: social work, licensure, employment titles, health occupations, professional standards, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances, psilocybin, psilocin, psychedelic, psychedelic medicine, hallucinogen, mushrooms, magic mushrooms, therapeutic use

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• Okay, county council.
• Okay, county Kagada.
• Hawaii is facing a severe workforce Hawaii is facing a severe workforce crisis.<00:32:56.880>
• Members, the recommendation workforce.
• the mental health care workforce. Okay. the mental health care workforce. Okay.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Labor and Technology heard several resolutions focused on workforce shortages and program development. STR 145/SR 117 would create a legislative working group on paid family and medical leave; testimony from state agencies, labor groups, advocacy organizations, and others was overwhelmingly supportive, though some asked for broader representation and legal expertise. Members raised questions about prior studies, staffing estimates, and funding needs for administering a future program. The chair ultimately deferred decision making on this measure to March 28, 2025. The committee also heard STR 55/SR 37 on reviewing the boiler and elevator inspection branch to improve recruitment and retention. DLIR supported the measure, while the Department of Human Resources Development supported the intent but suggested labor should lead the study. Industry witnesses described long inspection wait times, backlogs, and difficulty recruiting inspectors, and several said higher pay and training pathways were needed. The committee voted to pass the resolution unamended. For STR 64/SR 49, which would establish a Hawaii State Fellows Program, the department supported the concept but said resources would be needed and should be included in the budget rather than a resolution; the committee recommended deferral indefinitely. STR 67/SR 51, addressing hiring shortages in the public mental health care system, drew support from the State Council on Mental Health and others, with requests for amendments to ensure broader cooperation and added agencies. The committee moved the measure as a Senate draft with amendments. STR 63/SR 48, proposing a Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award, received support from DLIR, and the committee later recessed and reconvened for decision making on the measures.

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• Health Plans, and the Association of Minnesota Counties to work together to develop a new rural county-based
• Counties to work together to develop a new rural county-based model for delivering Minnesota health care
• County-run health plans are currently implemented in 32 counties.
• That represents 160 county-elected county commissioners and hundreds of county staff, and working with
• Counties know that perspectives.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then 13, the Water Trust Board awards by county.
• they'll go through two or three counties.
• So Quay County has and pays for their reservation.
• Areas in Roosevelt and Curry County, Mr.
• But those are workforce certificates. Some of them are stand-alone workforce.

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• So cities and counties private benefits.
• The workforce.
• Those positions, county police, or sheriff police through the counties, those are all exempt from paying
• police um through the counties sheriff police um through the counties um<01:04:32.400> those<
• to be able to take those workforce to be able to take those roles.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:17 Approval of Minutes: 00:02:09 Legislative Proposals: HB 213: 00:02:13 HB 516: 00:25:00 HB 589: 00:39:30 Kentucky Public Pension Authority: 00:44:52 Adjournment: 01:14:07, 958, all

Summary: The Public Pension Oversight Board met on February 13 and approved the minutes after establishing a quorum. The committee then took up three pension-related bills, beginning with Rep. Callaway’s proposal to allow certain retired police officers with 15 to 19 years of service to be rehired by local law enforcement agencies. Callaway and Brandon Lincoln of the FOP said the bill is intended to help recruitment and retention, especially for departments facing staffing shortages, and emphasized that it would be optional and would not allow double-dipping. Committee members raised concerns that lowering the service threshold from 20 to 15 years could create an unfunded liability and weaken the pension system, and several members said they did not yet fully understand how the pension and insurance provisions would work. The sponsor said she was open to working on the bill, and the chair noted the committee would continue to examine it with help from KPA staff. The second bill, presented by Rep. Lewis with Brandon Lincoln and Jeff Taylor, addressed probationary employees in CS agencies, including firefighters and police officers. The bill would let certain former probationary employees purchase service credit for time spent in probation, and would extend line-of-duty death and disability protections to employees who are injured or killed during probationary service. Testimony said the measure is optional for employers, could be used as a recruitment tool, and would allow employees within six months of the probationary period to buy back the time themselves if they choose. Members generally supported the concept, noted a negligible fiscal note, and discussed whether current employees could buy back older probationary periods; the sponsor said the bill did not appear to allow that, though he was open to further discussion. Throughout both bills, members focused on whether the proposals would create new pension costs or liabilities and how they would interact with existing retirement tiers and contribution rules. Several members asked for clarification on whether rehired workers would contribute to the pension system, whether employers would pay normal cost or any contribution at all, and whether the bills would affect future retirement benefits. The sponsors and witnesses repeatedly said the measures were limited, optional, and intended to address staffing and fairness issues without changing the core retirement system, but the committee did not take final action on the bills during the discussion.

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• Nicole Young on behalf of all the parents in Placer County, as well as the Placer County chapter. of
• Sabrina Williams Placer County and Sac County with Mom Army and I oppose this bill.
• I am a resident of Sacramento County and I support. of Sacramento County and I Seeing no further public
• And so just know that my experience over in the County Office of Ed even though we are a large county
• County Superintendent of Schools.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• housing across the state Workforce housing across the state and<00:14:29.680> help<00:14:29.920
• with cap agencies we work with counties with cap agencies we work with counties uh<00:31:37.159>
• We let out the Greater Minnesota Workforce Housing Development program that got a very large one-time
• So this is really market-rate rental workforce housing.
• <01:04:02.039> and million uh for the workforce and million uh for the workforce and affordable

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee met for an organizational hearing focused on introductions, committee jurisdiction, and a presentation from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Jennifer Ho. Members described their priorities for the session, including addressing HOA issues, senior housing affordability, manufactured housing exploitation, first-time homebuyer access, housing and health connections, homelessness protections, downtown conversions, and expanding starter homes, ADUs, and smaller multifamily housing. Chair Port emphasized bipartisan collaboration and the committee’s focus on removing barriers to housing production and expanding homeownership. A substantial portion of the meeting was devoted to remembering Senator Carrie Dietz, with Chair Port, Senator Draheim, and Commissioner Ho each describing her deep knowledge, behind-the-scenes leadership, and role in major housing accomplishments. They highlighted her work on fire sprinkler requirements in high-rise buildings, rental housing safety, public and nonprofit housing repairs, protections against predatory investors, manufactured and workforce housing, tenant protections, down payment assistance, local affordable housing aid, homelessness services, and the Bring It Home program, which helped pave the way for Minnesota’s rental voucher program. Advocates’ letters honoring her contributions were also made available to members. Committee staff then reviewed the panel’s jurisdiction, including housing and homelessness prevention, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency oversight and budget matters, housing bond allocation authority, housing infrastructure bonds, manufactured housing, rent control, transitional housing, and homeless prevention. Chair Port said the budget overview would be held for a later hearing. Commissioner Ho introduced her staff and outlined Minnesota Housing’s mission as a statewide mission-driven financial institution that finances affordable housing, homeownership, supportive housing, homelessness prevention, and manufactured housing through partnerships with lenders, developers, service providers, tribes, and local governments. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken at this meeting.

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• There are only three that work in these offices that handle a county.
• But I also got to speak to our local county clerk as well, and your home county clerk.
• I am usually the first person to vote in my county each and every time.
• For small counties to be able to offer early voting.
• Many counties, including two in my district, said that's too much for us.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• County. And I'm here today on behalf of hundreds of students that are in...
• Good afternoon, McLean Rosansky with the Alameda County Office of Education in support. Thank you.
• However, our career education system is not meeting the needs of students and workforce demands.
• Isis Oriana with the California Workforce Association, here representing all 45 local workforce development
• Local workforce development boards sit at the intersection of education and employment.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Sorry, I missed the last couple ones. level tell counties that they can't do level tell counties that
• Um, our counties have nexus studies. Um, our counties have nexus studies.
• and Hoy County is in the same effort. and Hoy County is in the same effort.
• from our own counties. Thank you. from our own counties. Thank you.
• It's not, it doesn't give counties, like it says in the preamble, counties the authority.

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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• With me today is my Solano County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Chuck Lomelli, and Lake County Tax Collector
• Patrick Sullivan, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Lake County.
• Patrick Sullivan, Treasurer Tax Collector, Lake County.
• And thank you Sullivan, Treasury Tax Collector, Lake County.
• This includes Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its first regular hearing of the 2025-26 session, adopted its proposed committee rules on a 5-0 vote, and reinstated a suspense file for bills with fiscal impacts over the committee threshold. The chair explained that only AB 418 would be eligible for an immediate vote, while several other measures would be held for suspense consideration because of budget constraints. AB 330 was pulled by the author. AB 418 by Wilson, which would create a clearer process and administrative remedy for county Chapter 8 tax sales, received support from county tax collectors and housing and taxpayer groups. Supporters said the bill would add transparency, due process, and a noticed public hearing for negotiated sales of tax-defaulted properties, while helping counties dispose of low-value or problematic properties more efficiently. The committee voted 6-0 to send AB 418 to Appropriations. Several other bills were heard and then referred to suspense: AB 27 by Chau, which would exclude Chiquita Canyon landfill relief payments from gross income and protect recipients’ eligibility for public benefits, drew strong support from affected residents and environmental advocates; AB 258 by Conley would increase funding for California fairs, with supporters emphasizing fairs’ emergency-response role; AB 397 by Gonzalez would expand the California Young Child Tax Credit into a broader child tax credit for older children; and AB 398 by Aaron would set a $300 minimum refundable Cal EITC benefit. The committee also heard AB 231 by Tye, which would offer a tax credit to microbusinesses that hire formerly incarcerated people, and it too was referred to suspense after supportive testimony from reentry and small-business advocates.

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• And joined it, which is a big jurisdiction from all County.
• Senator West: ... which counties are we can get you?
• No, I mean, he's got veterans, okay, in Hood County.
• locations within those county lines.
• locations within those county lines.

Bills: SB 1, SB1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

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• Oh, I'm sorry, the delegate from Falkirk County, Delegate Weber. Yes, Mr.
• The delegate from Park Hill County, Grove.
• The delegate from Patrick County, Delegate Williams. Yes, Mr. Speaker. I rise.
• Flooding, resiliency, where 76 percent of the workforce drives out...
• Delegate from James City County, Delegate Anderson: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• It passed overwhelmingly in every single county in the state.
• Overwhelmingly, it passed every single county in the state.
• Overwhelmingly, it passed every single county in the state.
• Our positions are essential to getting women back into the workforce.
• In Orange County, it succeeded with more than 74% of the vote.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• NEXT STEPS REALLY ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM IN PROVIDING INTERVENTION, EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKFORCE
• I WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR CHARTER SCHOOL IN MARTIN COUNTY, HOPE SCHOOL FOR AUTISM, AS WELL AS THE CENTER
• I AM A COUNTY COMMISSIONER IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.
• IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR FIVE YEARS WE HAVE HAD THE LEAP PROGRAM.
• THERE IS A PLACE FOR EMPLOYEES WITH AUTISM IN THE WORKFORCE AND PRODUCTIVE JOBS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• attorneys County level and County attorneys County Sheriff's<00:30:10.000> offices<00:30:11.000
• and so um it's really hard to Workforce and so um it's really hard to make<00:38:38.680> choices<
• Between the trunk highway system, counties, and cities, this is for roads and bridges.
• <00:54:51.480> and system and counties and system and counties and cities<00:54:54.200>
• Metro Area this week I met seven County Metro Area this week I met with<01:05:07.839> County<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Are autonomous vehicles a disruptor when it comes to our workforce?
• So thank you all for being here at San Mateo County.
• So thank you all for being here at San Mateo County.
• to how prepared our workforce can be in the future.
• I do understand there being a concern over workforce.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We talked about workforce yesterday.
• We are now in every single county. I sat here last year. That's tremendous.
• We are now in every single county.
• And so yesterday I shared about, again, Sierra County, Catron County, and maybe Union, I can't recall
• The land was donated, and plus there's been a lot of work from Taos County.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I was a county and city attorney back east. Thank you.
• skilled, experienced workforce.
• In particular, on workforce caseloads, we see a real.
• But workforce is the most important.
• To themselves and to their counties and to the risk pool of the Association of Counties and so forth