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• </c><00:37:37.920><c> employee</c><00:37:38.320><c> grant</c><00:37:38.800><c> uh</c> um HCBS employee
• employee grant uh um HCBS employee employee grant uh scholarship<00:37:39.680><c> grants</c><00:37:40.000
• It will be employees of the company.
• And so this is just changing it to employee, which I believe was always the intent.
• ,</c> so this is just changing it to employee, so this is just changing it to employee, which<01:30:36.000

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• The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has around 900 employees working across Hennepin County, several
• The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has around 900 employees working across Hennepin County, several
• The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has around 900 employees working across Hennepin County, several
• The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has around 900 employees working across Hennepin County, several
• Office employees.

Bills: HF2582 , HF2266 , HF2518 , HF2039 , HF1941

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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• </c> calling our state government employee calling our state government employee transportation<01:22
• I also noted in our testimony we're recommending fully subsidized transit passes for state employees,
• parking, as well as doing employee stall share, and also talked story with DAGS about that, and they
• parking as well as cost of employee parking as well as doing<01:24:09.800><c> employee</c><01:24:10.360
• So there's additional cost, and it would be considered income for the employee who gets that pass.

Committee: House Energy & Environmental Protection

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1077, a governor’s administration bill to increase transient accommodations tax revenue and split it between two new special funds: a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund and an economic development and revitalization special fund for tourism/resort areas. Supporters, including the Governor’s Office, recovery and resilience staff, climate and conservation groups, and several state agencies, said the bill would create a dedicated, more reliable funding stream for wildfire mitigation, coastal resilience, land clearing, infrastructure, and community-led projects. Some supporters also urged changes to the bill, including moving the fund to DLNR, adding DHHL and OHA representation, clarifying community grants, and ensuring the fund can support both state-led and community-led resilience work. The Attorney General’s office flagged a drafting issue, noting that the bill references fees deposited into the new fund even though the new chapter does not authorize fee collection, and recommended deleting that language or adding fee authority. The Climate Advisory Team representative also suggested adding DHHL to the decision-making body and requiring at-large members to have climate, resilience, conservation, or infrastructure expertise. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Kohala Coast Resort Association opposed the measure, arguing that the special fund structure does not meet statutory criteria, that the bill functions as a tax increase, and that the transient accommodations tax is not being collected equitably across all lodging types before any increase is imposed. Other opponents, including tourism and lodging interests, warned that hotels and timeshares already bear most of the tax burden and that raising the TAT could hurt an already struggling visitor industry and drive tourists away. Supporters countered that current funding is far short of what is needed and that a dedicated revenue stream is necessary to address climate impacts now. Committee members questioned why the Legislature should cede spending decisions to a separate executive-branch process, and the administration responded that the bill is intended to create a transparent, recurring mechanism for funding priorities that can be adjusted over time. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• As you know, state employees, merit employees come in at a salary and then if they successfully complete
• Employees at the local health department who go through an employee evaluation and are ranked in the
• Employees at the local health department who go through an employee evaluation and are ranked in the
• :07:46.800><c> employees</c> know, state employees, merit employees know, state employees, merit employees
• Employees who are already increase.

Committee: Joint Health Services

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• </c><00:13:03.760><c> where</c> around uh break time for employees where around uh break time for employees
• </c> add in an additional fine per employee add in an additional fine per employee per<00:13:23.279><
• Um, I think it's a little harsh per employee per day.
• Um so I I harsh um per employee per day.
• It's the employee that should be made whole, not the Department of Labor.

Committee: Senate Finance

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• They don't move; they get the same employee, they get the same boss, same workload in the process.
• They don't move; they get the same employee, they get the same boss, same workload in the process.
• They don't move; they get the same employee, they get the same boss, same workload in the process.
• They don't move; they get the same employee, they get the same boss, same workload in the process.
• Direct Care and Treatment has about 5,000 employees.

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• Can you give me a little more insight into how many employees or how many people you have underneath
• Sure, so the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is a little over 100 employees.
• I oversee roughly 30 to 32 of those employees for community development broadly speaking.

Bills: SB80 , SB1101 , SB1813 , SB1966

Committee: House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

Keywords: SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth

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• there's some issues walking around the Capitol, and I'm kind of concerned about our staff, about my employees
• , our employees here in this building, and just see some issues.
• My employee last year got into two car wrecks, not her fault, but each time it took 20 to 30 minutes

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• Since the definition of supervisory employee was deleted, the Public Employee Relations Board has had
• And they're they're under a employees.
• </c><00:53:46.400><c> so</c> definition of a supervisory employee so definition of a supervisory employee
• </c><00:55:41.280><c> I</c> employee. And that's what we said. I employee. And that's what we said.
• </c><00:56:26.400><c> Relations</c> College, the Public Employee Relations College, the Public Employee

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• Is that my employees in there.
• Let's say that all of the other corrections employees are, for example, federal employees, they're on
• Let's say that all of the other corrections employees are, for example, federal employees, they're on
• Let's say that all of the other corrections employees are, for example, federal employees, they're on
• Let's say that all of the other corrections employees are, for example, federal employees, they're on

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• </c><01:38:54.719><c> at</c><01:38:54.960><c> a</c> consistent um employee at a consistent um employee
• Those factories need employees, and most of those employees are probably going to be immigrants, a large
• most of those employees are probably and most of those employees are probably going<01:50:44.320><c>
• ,</c> harder to recruit and retain employees, harder to recruit and retain employees, especially<02:01
• They've been ideal employees.

Committee: Senate Transportation

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• But if you do know state employees that wish to drive the bell around, you might want to come see me.
• They must be a state employee, right, Jan? Yeah. And that is my report. Thank you.
• And including in that, there will be an email going out to all state employees mentioning the event as
• well as asking for state employees if they’re willing to volunteer to assist that day because we do

Summary: The America 250 in Idaho Advisory Council met with a quorum and approved the June 10, 2026 minutes. Staff then gave a financial update showing an unobligated balance of $42,547.53, with additional accrued revenue expected to become available in fiscal year 2027; members were also reminded that Luma would be closed July 1-2 for invoice processing. Treasurer Ellsworth reported on the ambassador program and statewide America 250 activities, highlighting events and outreach efforts across Idaho, including service projects, festivals, and public appearances. He also updated the council on the Liberty Bell project, noting that the bell had been restored, that fundraising for the statewide tour was ongoing, and that the bell’s route would include county seats and other communities; a request was made on the record for the bell to pass through Nampa. He also said the bell’s transport and liability arrangements had been reviewed with risk management and that state employees could volunteer to drive it. Secretary McGrane gave a broader planning update for the July 4 Capitol celebration, saying preparations were largely complete and that the event would proceed outdoors if possible, with an indoor backup at Treefort Music Hall and a rescheduling option if needed. He described Capitol decorations, media promotion, volunteer recruitment, and coordination with Idaho Public Television, the governor’s office, and event partners. He also highlighted the national recognition of Idaho’s July 4 event, the Idaho State Pavilion in Washington, D.C., the Move 250 initiative, the restored Liberty Bell’s statewide tour, and other upcoming America 250-related events, including a July 8 statewide reading of the Declaration of Independence. The council then discussed scheduling its next meeting for July 14, tentatively, and members confirmed who would attend the July 4 celebration before adjourning.

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• The petition of Pavel Payano, legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jeffrey Yatson, an employee
• a petition of Rob Consalvo for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jean McCarran, an employee
• The petition to establish a sick leave bank for Jean McCarran, an employee of the Registry of Motor Vehicles
• House No. 1596, an act establishing a sick leave bank for Ayah Contraris, an employee of the Trial Court

Summary: The House took up several routine and ceremonial matters first, including a resolution honoring the Solomon Northup Committee and commemorating the arrival of the Solomon Northup sculpture in Boston, which was adopted. Members also adopted an order extending the Revenue Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 4606, concurred in a Senate sick leave bank petition for Jeffrey Yatson, and suspended Joint Rule 12 for a similar sick leave bank petition for Jean McCarran. The House then advanced House No. 4413, a bill on the terms of certain Commonwealth bonds, to third reading and later passed it to be engrossed. The main floor debate centered on House No. 4601, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The bill was described as a $2.25 billion supplemental budget with a net Commonwealth cost of about $750 million, covering MassHealth, snow and ice deficiencies, Home Base, universal school meals, reproductive health care supports, a sports and entertainment fund, and other items. The bill also included outside sections on public health and finance, and it ratified seven collective bargaining agreements. The House adopted Amendment 70, which added Health Safety Net funding measures, including higher hospital assessments and a $50 million transfer from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund, after supporters said it would help avert a projected shortfall and generate federal Medicaid revenue. A separate amendment on Home Base eligibility was rejected. The House also adopted a consolidated amendment that included provisions affecting western and central Massachusetts municipal health insurance costs and changes to violent injury benefit language for first responders, including clarifying the definition of a weapon and tightening the standard for covered injuries. Another consolidated amendment was adopted by roll call, and the bill itself was then passed to be engrossed by a recorded vote. The session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of former House members Thomas and George, which was agreed to before adjournment.

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• This is relating to petitions to temporarily restrain and enjoin harassment of an employee.
• 00:02:43.360><c> harassment</c><00:02:43.840><c> of</c><00:02:43.960><c> an</c><00:02:44.080><c> employee
• </c><00:02:44.560><c> On</c> enjoin harassment of an employee. On enjoin harassment of an employee.

Bills: HB2241 , HB1163 , HB1514 , HB1696 , HB2021 , SB2135 , SB2466 , SB2727 , SB3082 , SB3097 , SB2861 , SCR100 , SB3096 , SB99 , SB2138 , HB2289 , HB2319 , HB1711 , HB2270 , SB3138 , SB3076 , HB1642 , HB2338 , HB2171 , HB1785 , SB2881 , HB2505 , SB2552 , HB1518 , HB1815 , SB3125 , SB3234 , SCR162 , SB2614 , SB3118 , SB2053 , SB2494 , SB2851 , SB3073 , HB1678 , HB1721 , HB2475 , HB2246 , HB1667 , HB1516 , SB2532 , SB3131 , SB3154 , HB2297 , HB1737 , SB2143 , SB2398 , SB2623 , HB1740 , HB1920 , HB1682 , SB2153 , SB3140 , HB2158 , HB1718 , HB2207 , HB1801 , SB3229 , SB2338 , SB3069 , SB2600 , HB2300 , HB1800 , HB1960 , SB2999 , SB2060 , SB2866 , SB2239 , HB1741 , HB1713 , HB2023 , HB2417 , SB2877 , SB2598 , SB2921 , SB2645 , HB2547 , HB2275 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2339 , HB1838 , HB1509 , HB1661 , HB2271 , HB2272 , HB2344 , HB1888 , HB1707 , SB2340 , HB2474 , HB1576 , HB1853 , HB1804 , HB1854 , HB2095 , HB2050 , HB472 , SB3215 , SB2247 , SB2400 , HB1618 , HB1802 , HB1969 , HB1541 , HB2310 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB2218 , HB649 , HB2104 , HB1710 , SB2802 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB1894 , HB1891 , HB1890 , SB177 , SB2101 , SB3320 , SB2487 , HB2429 , HB1870 , HB1839 , HB2583 , HB1391 , HB2094 , SB2671 , SB2673 , SB2892 , SB2057 , SB3245 , HB306 , HB2592 , SB3157 , SB3204 , SB3324 , SB2580 , SB2074 , SB411 , SB3025 , SB2934 , SB2567 , SB2125 , SB3238 , SB2367 , SB2599 , SB3007 , SB2001 , SB2756 , SB3029

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• I attended the ceremony acknowledging one of the Department of Health employees who wound up getting
• acknowledging one of the Department of acknowledging one of the Department of Health<00:08:04.960><c> employees
• c> uh</c><00:08:06.479><c> wound</c><00:08:06.720><c> up</c><00:08:07.039><c> getting</c> Health employees
• who uh wound up getting Health employees who uh wound up getting a<00:08:07.520><c> permanent</c><00

Bills: SB2347 , SB2911 , SB2033 , SB2158 , SB2993 , SB2778 , SB2672 , SB2014 , SB3144 , SB3096 , SB3097 , SB2968 , SB2363 , SB3154 , SB2400 , SB3313 , SB2896 , SB3279 , SB2614 , SB2687 , SB2754 , SB2549 , SB3325 , SB2658 , SB2659 , SB2602 , SB2611 , SB2877 , SB3063 , SB2615 , SB3232 , SB2875 , SB3272 , SB2854 , SB3203 , SB2803 , SB2804 , SB3302 , SB3229 , SB2969 , SB2412 , SB2657 , SB2880 , SB2540 , SB2414 , SB3142 , SB3202 , SB2281 , SB2852 , SB2272 , SB2479 , SB2589 , SB2936 , SB2720 , SB2730 , SB2749 , SB2688 , SB2798 , SB3040 , SB3107 , SB3010 , SB3109 , SB3140 , SB3187 , SB2057 , SB2377 , SB3048 , SB3083 , SB3182

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• under 23-910, Idaho Code, prohibits a liquor license from being issued to an officer, agent, or employee
• also under 23910 Idaho Code prohibits a liquor license from being issued to an officer, agent, or employee
• Now we look at this as being counterintuitive to what we would like to do. ...employee of a distillery
• So what we have asked is for an exemption to clarify that an officer, agent, or employee of the distillery

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• Item number two, under current law, unclassified and classified employees of the ROV may not run for
• This measure closes a loophole in the current law, which will prohibit part-time or parish employees
• Yeah, I just wanted to ask. law, which will prohibit part-time or parish employees of the ROV from running
• Item 26 allows the Secretary of State and ROV employees multiple ways to provide additional documentation

Summary: The State Board of Election Supervisors met on February 5, 2026, with Secretary of State Nancy Landry presiding. The board approved the minutes from its March 11, 2025 meeting and then received a presentation from First Assistant Secretary of State Catherine Newsom and Deputy Commissioner Lainey Boyd on proposed technical changes for the 2026 elections omnibus bill. The board removed item 7 from consideration before the presentation began. The proposed provisions covered a wide range of election-administration topics, including ROV payroll timing, restrictions on ROV employees running for office, party affiliation clarification for voters marked “unaffiliated,” registration transfers, assistance for disabled voters, protection of pre-registrant information, removal from protected voter lists, absentee voting procedures, precinct boundary notices, candidate death notice procedures, nomination petitions, ballot design, watcher deadlines, overvote definitions, absentee ballot curing, nursing home voting timelines, procurement authority for voting equipment, and contest procedures for elections and constitutional amendments. Board members asked several clarifying questions, and staff explained the intent of various technical and procedural changes. Two items were specifically discussed as policy concerns. Board member Guidry objected to item 37, which would allow the Secretary of State to bring an election contest based on irregularities reported by an election official, and staff agreed to remove it from the omnibus bill for separate consideration. Item 38, concerning deadlines and causes of action for contesting the calling of a constitutional amendment, and item 39, clarifying that such a contest cannot be filed before election day, were explained as intended to align amendment contests with other election contest deadlines. After discussion, the board approved items 1 through 6, 8 through 36, and 38 through 39 for inclusion in the report and eventual omnibus bill. No public comments were submitted, and the meeting adjourned.

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• about what the state of Arizona could do to support the small businesses, businesses that have 10 employees
• , 20 employees?
• about what the state of Arizona could do to support the small businesses, businesses that have 10 employees
• , 20 employees?

Committee: House House International Trade Committee of Reference

Summary: The Committee on International Trade heard a presentation from Monica Villalobos, president and CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who shared trade and economic data on Hispanic businesses and consumers in Arizona and nationally. She emphasized that Hispanics represent a major economic force, that small and medium-sized businesses are key exporters, and that tariffs or border disruptions can significantly affect Arizona businesses. She also highlighted Arizona’s trade relationship with Mexico, major import/export sectors such as computers, electronics, transportation, and machinery, and the need for more state support for small businesses through capital access and technical assistance. Villalobos noted the Chamber’s upcoming business engagement tour to Mexico City and said the organization would provide district-specific trade profiles to legislators. Members asked questions about top Mexico trade products, transportation equipment, and how the state could better support small businesses. Villalobos said major Mexico-related trade areas include automotive electronics, transportation, and service-oriented business opportunities, and she pointed to the need for microloan access and funding for technical assistance programs that have lost federal support. She also offered to share additional data and connect members with experts on transportation infrastructure and trade. The committee then considered HB 2754, which would add the chairs of the Senate Finance Committee and House International Trade Committee, or designees, to the Arizona Commerce Authority board; shift trade office oversight and the Arizona Competes program to legislative appropriation; require annual reporting on trade office activities; and remove the Competes program’s termination date. The bill sponsor argued the legislature should have more direct oversight of trade offices and the Competes Fund. After discussion, the committee voted 5-0 with 2 present and 3 absent to give HB 2754 a do pass recommendation, and the committee adjourned.

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• Legislative employees running for and holding elected office while temporary session staff are legislative
• employees at the time of the adoption of this new policy.
• And staff, as the 2025 regular session began, it was discovered that some temporary session employees
• Together, the supervisor and the employee should show evidence that they are assuming additional duties

Committee: House Legislative Council

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• and ministers on behalf of Assembly Member this would also give PERB the right to protect public employees
• care providers who care for young people, teachers who educate the next generation leaders, park employees
• who keep the public parks available to all, and to all public employees who are the backbone of our
• their rights by promoting fair and consistent application of the laws intended to protect all public Employees

Committee: House Appropriations