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• The color coding there, the projects that you see in red, those were funded with 2022-23 money.
• I had a producer from Texas last week, sit by me in Colorado, and he had just written a check to his
• Now they're moving to large-scale data centers, massive data centers, anything they can do in Texas to
• Our tax code is a mess in terms of enhanced oil recovery and the extraction tax.
• If you take that Texas example, which we lived through 10 years ago, and everybody was stifling their

Summary: The committee received a compliance and budget update on Industrial Commission agencies and programs, including the Industrial Commission administrative office, the Oil and Gas Research Program, the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, the State Energy Research Center, the Research Technology Park grant program, and related funds. Staff reviewed spending and balances for items such as electric grid resiliency grants, lignite research, enhanced oil recovery, the salt cavern business case study, and the new NDSU research and technology park grant. Members also discussed timing, carryover balances, matching requirements, and how some programs are structured to reimburse projects over several years rather than spend funds immediately. Karen Tyler of the Industrial Commission described the agency’s administrative budget, the grant management system nearing completion, and the transition to standalone audits and staffing after separating from other agencies. She also outlined the status of active grant rounds across lignite, oil and gas, renewable energy, outdoor heritage, and clean sustainable energy programs. Members asked about the length of active grants, demand for clean energy funding, and the possibility of future grant rounds. Tyler and members also discussed the salt cavern study, the need to better define its commercial value, and the research technology park grant’s cash-match requirement. Ron Ness then testified on enhanced oil recovery and broader oil and gas market conditions. He said North Dakota production remained steady, but future growth depends on infrastructure, longer laterals, and better use of natural gas and carbon dioxide for EOR. He described the state’s EOR grant round, the use of federal DOE funding to replace part of a state-funded project, and the expectation of additional grant rounds. Members asked about CO2 supply, storage, and the economics of using legacy fields and pipelines to extend oil production and support agriculture and industrial uses. The committee also heard from Bank of North Dakota President Don Morgan, who reviewed the bank’s mission, governance, lending verticals, disaster programs, and new initiatives. He said the bank is seeing deposit growth flatten and is responding to fintech competition by focusing on liquidity, risk management, and a new payment infrastructure initiative called Rough Rider Coin, which he emphasized is not crypto and not a public coin, but a banking payment rail for North Dakota institutions. Members asked about student loan rates, disaster lending, and how the bank’s lines of credit and balance sheet capacity are affected by deposit trends. Morgan said the bank remains profitable and continues to support agriculture, commerce, and industry through participation loans, student lending, and state-directed programs.

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• So, how does how in the way of uh labor.
• Uh in fact many states use the same if you look at Texas, Florida and other states they provide the uh
• Uh in fact many states use the same if you look at Texas, Florida and other states they provide the uh
• Uh in fact many states use the same if you look at Texas, Florida and other states they provide the uh
• , Florida and other states they Texas, Florida and other states they provide<01:10:20.800> the

Bills: HF3797, HF3780, HF4068, HF3935

Keywords: long-term care, insurance policy, healthcare, partnership policy, Minnesota, human services, wage increase, support workers, shared services, community first services, medical assistance, sanctions, healthcare services, monetary recovery, government accountability, assisted living, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations

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• In a 2016 study conducted by Texas State University on behalf of the Texas Veterans Commission, it was
• There's definitely a need, as I understand it, uh, in East Texas, Northeast Texas, and one in the Rio
• Counties Texas is a large body.
• Texas is number one.
• A lot has been asked of all of the Texas military forces the last 25 years, and the Texas State Guard

Bills: HB101

Keywords: voter approval, local tax, disaster declaration, tax rate increases, community funding

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• I believe that was Texas, if I’m recalling correctly.
• I did my schooling in the state of Texas when I was in Texas, and Texas is not a state that is allowed
• in the state of Texas when I was<05:28:47.280> in<05:28:47.480> Texas<05:28:48.200>
• c> is<05:28:49.480> not<05:28:49.638> a was in Texas um and still Texas is not a was
• in Texas um and still Texas is not a state<05:28:50.000> that<05:28:50.080> is<05:28:50.240

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

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• This bill is written into our tax code, as in most of our water conservation laws are not in our tax
• code, so it is a designation that will at least help property owners maintain their current status if
• Texas,... ...U.S. Supreme Court decision that names in that settlement in New Mexico v.
• Texas, and now with the United States as a party in that case, that we likely, if the settlement comes
• None of that is in the tax code, and I think it's something that we have—it has been brought to this

Keywords: 996, all

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• is the Our Kids code, include biometric data, de-identified data, and derived data.
• , passwords, or... ...security codes, passwords, or credentials.
• Connecticut's 2025 update and the passage of the Vermont age-appropriate design code.
• So, whenever we can, we are coordinating with Kids Code and other local states.
• Gwenna Peter to the Vermont Labor Relations Board.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• House Bill 310, an act to amend Title 30 of the Delaware Code relating to business tax credits and deductions
• . ...that the prospective employee report the failure to respond to the Department of Labor.
• An act to amend Title 4 and Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to alcohol and marijuana.
• Senator Pinkney: Yes. the Delaware Code relating to the Interstate Compact for Athletic Trainers.
• relating to the Veterinar Code relating to the Veterinar Code, relating to the Veterinarian and Mandatory

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Their brick and mortar presence is only in the state of Texas, but they operate in about 7 states.
• I just want to make sure and understand that although they operate out of Texas, that the dollars the
• They operate via zip code and sometimes via address, so they have a way to determine and to share Documentation
• It comes directly from the Oklahoma Administrative Code that already regulates the department.
• It is correct that when we attempt to move something over from administrative code into statute, that

Bills: SB1421, SB1427, SB1484, SB1503, SB1553, SB1557, SB1564, SB1566, SB1567, SB1591, SB1642, SB1794, SB1837, SB2044

Keywords: mental health, nonphysical intervention, training, youth care, conflict resolution, staff training, pediatric screenings, type 1 diabetes, health care providers, parental consent, reimbursement, state funding, public health, medicolegal investigation, medical examiner, coroner, sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS, sudden unexpected infant death, SUID

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• <00:19:37.159> for opportunity and I was in the labor for opportunity and I was in the labor
• partners from the Department of Labor partners from the Department of Labor come<01:11:20.480>
• <01:12:38.239> and folks from the Department of Labor and folks from the Department of Labor
• um we also have apprenticeship labor um we also have apprenticeship labor standards<01:15:28.400
• Labor Standard department um the Labor Standard division<01:24:54.920> ensures<01:24:55.400>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities. Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff. The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.

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• And this bill, all it does, is bring forward the code sections for us to give us time before the end
• <00:20:52.240> Texas other states charge for autopsies.
• Texas other states charge for autopsies.
• All this section does is bring forward the current code sections.
• said it's just bringing forward code said it's just bringing forward code sections.<00:22:56.559

Keywords: Government Structure - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bills 2625 and 2636, both described as part of a broader effort to strengthen state cybersecurity. SB 2625 would create a state chief information officer at the governor’s office level to coordinate IT and cybersecurity policy across agencies. Members and the sponsor said it was a conceptual work in progress, and the committee added a reverse repealer before reporting the bill out as a committee substitute with a do pass recommendation. SB 2636 would create a Department of Cyber Security focused on law enforcement and post-attack response, including investigators and coordination with DPS, the auditor’s office, local jurisdictions, and federal partners. Supporters said the goal was to improve collaboration, protect taxpayer information, and separate network protection and recovery from criminal investigation. Some members questioned whether the new department would overlap with existing IT and law enforcement functions, but sponsors said it was intended to clarify responsibilities rather than duplicate them. The committee added a reverse repealer and reported the bill out as a committee substitute with a do pass recommendation. The committee also considered SB 2632, which would delay action on state disaster recovery funding while awaiting federal changes from FEMA/MEMA. The sponsor said the bill would give the state time to evaluate new federal disaster recovery rules and determine the best approach for Mississippi. The committee added a reverse repealer and reported the bill out as a committee substitute with a do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard SB 2817, a Department of Public Safety reorganization bill. It would move the Bureau of Investigation, narcotics, homeland security, and the forensic lab under the State Bureau of Investigation to streamline command and allow more flexible staffing. It would also preserve a telecommunications fee, raise autopsy and salvage inspection fees, and continue discussion of DPS police powers. After questions about the autopsy fee and whether the reorganization would save money, the committee adopted a do pass motion. The chair also noted that SB 2673 would be studied further over the next year before any final action.

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• to participate in the program, you do have to be either enrolled in school or participating in the labor
• It's going to increase labor force participation rates. It's going to increase child visits.
• It's key code 622. Is E-C-E-N? Is it 623?
• And we give you the breakdown by category and by the P code.
• I know that in the past there's been some issues with local zoning and building codes.

Summary: The committee heard first from LFC staff on a brief about New Mexico’s universal child care expansion. Staff said child care assistance has clear benefits for parents and families, but LFC has not found evidence in New Mexico that it improves children’s educational outcomes; they argued pre-K is the better tool for that goal. The brief highlighted four concerns with universal access: an estimated annual cost of about $849.7 million, a sharp decline in registered homes, possible crowding out of lower-income families, and reduced access for children under age two. Staff also suggested possible mitigations such as prioritizing slots for low-income and at-risk families, reinstating sliding-scale co-pays, and tying quality improvements to workforce wages. Members raised questions about the cost estimate, funding sources, provider quality, and whether the data showed actual crowding out. Several lawmakers expressed support for child care generally but concern about the fiscal impact and whether universal access would divert resources from the families most in need. Others emphasized the importance of child care for workforce participation, rural communities, and family stability, and questioned how registered homes are counted and regulated. LFC staff clarified that the cost estimate was for child care assistance only, not the entire ECECD budget, and that the data showed declines in the share of lowest-income children and infants/toddlers served, though not causation. The ECECD secretary then presented the department’s response, saying universal child care is intended to complete a cradle-to-career system and that the department has already seen strong uptake, increased capacity, and rising workforce participation. She said 6,206 families were found eligible in the first month, the share of infants and toddlers served rose, and new provider applications and licensed slots increased after the November rollout. The department also emphasized wage increases, quality improvements, and a new wage scale/career lattice, while projecting a lower near-term cost than LFC’s estimate and requesting additional funding for child care, early pre-K, home visiting, workforce systems, and capacity-building. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on questions and testimony.

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• Our first program budget—and if you're really into your program codes, this is P559—is the Administrative
• It's a strain on us because now the interpreters can work in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas from their
• And then a little bit later on, I'll talk about a technological solution that will do some labor savings
• that... are concerns of ours every year, but perhaps intensifying in recent years due to some tax code

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• We don't tax when I use my Hilton Honors code and points. We don't tax those.
• My Hilton Honors code and points. We don't tax those. And so promotional play is the same thing.
• best things in Louisiana gambling this year was Dan Patrick was reelected as lieutenant governor of Texas
• And so we know Texas will not legalize gaming in the near future, and so hopefully this is a path for

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• In the fifth Texas Legislature, this created the Driftwood Conservation District.
• HB5696, it's the Reserve MUD in Mansfield, Texas.
• This bill amends the special district. ...local laws code to allow Harris County Municipal Utility District
• House Bill 5682 amends the special district local laws code to create the Comino.

Bills: HB103

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• West Virginia's labor force participation rate and net migration trends.
• The labor force participation rate is forecast to decline a little bit.
• West Virginia's labor force participation rate gained.
• West Virginia's labor force participation rate gained.
• We have that in place in the code.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present and first approved the minutes from the January 15 morning meeting. The main agenda item was the Department of Revenue’s budget and revenue presentation from Secretary Eric Nelson, Deputy Secretary Peter Shirley, and Deputy Secretary Mark Mucco. Nelson said the state remains double-A rated with a positive outlook, the budget includes a 5% personal income tax reduction, and the 2027 general revenue estimate is $5.493 billion, up $170 million from the prior year. Shirley gave an economic overview, saying West Virginia is forecast to see continued but slowing employment growth, continued wage growth, gains in private education/health services and business services, declines in some sectors, improving labor force participation relative to the nation, and strong recent net in-migration. He also noted continued growth in natural gas production and a modest rebound in coal production, though coal faces longer-term demand pressure. Mucco reviewed revenue trends and said 2025 collections were about $5.5 billion, below the prior year but above estimate, with personal income tax and sales tax driving the surplus. He explained that the forecast incorporates the 5% PIT cut and annual conformity to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including changes such as Section 179 expensing, bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, business interest deductions, and a new manufacturing facility expensing provision. He also discussed the effects of tax credits, severance tax volatility, declining tobacco revenues, and health care provider tax changes tied to federal Medicaid rules. He said road fund revenues are largely flat absent policy changes, and county commission revenues are growing faster than state revenues. Members asked about when new economic development projects like NewCore would appear in the projections, how much 20,000 new jobs would matter, whether the department had a calculator for job-growth impacts, the status of recent tax cuts, road fund growth, tobacco/vape taxation, and whether migration data could be broken down by county. The witnesses said major projects are not yet in the S&P-based forecast but would likely add jobs, wages, and tax revenue over time; they estimated 20,000 jobs would be a significant increase. They also said the state is unlikely to hit the current personal income tax trigger in the near term. No substantive votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the committee adjourned after a motion carried by voice vote.

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• The most common example that you might think of is the Uniform Commercial Code.
• So if you read the budget request, this particular agency was... code.
• So, I'm going to have to either code.
• for carpenters, contractor type labors for carpenters, contractor type labors um um um because<01
• But we point instead of contract labor.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Texas and New Mexico certainly stand out.
• , if you will. ...to crack the code, if you will.
• and 30 days in prison in Century Code already.
• And kind of a dark horse when comparing Texas and Florida.
• And kind of a dark horse when comparing Texas and Florida on the tax basis.

Summary: The committee met to receive updates from the Tax Commissioner’s office on property tax relief programs and related compliance work. Commissioner Brian Croshys reviewed the Homestead Property Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran Credit, and Primary Residence Credit, noting that the Homestead program expanded significantly after HB 1158, that some households are “adjusting out” of eligibility as incomes rise, and that the committee may want to consider indexing income thresholds. Members asked for additional data on bracket breakdowns, possible costs of eliminating income limits for seniors, and how many households are zeroed out by the combined programs. Croshys also discussed the simpler administration of the disabled veteran credit, the growth in participation, and the heavy workload and auditing safeguards built into the new primary residence credit system. He said the department found no material compliance findings and that the program is designed to be digital-first, with county auditors and the Tax Commissioner’s office both involved in review and notification. The committee recessed for lunch and later reconvened, with the chair noting that more detailed PRC information would likely be available at a September meeting. Shelly Myers then presented the statewide property tax increase, or “zero growth,” report and the 2025 statistical report. She explained how county auditors report levy and valuation data, how increases and decreases are counted, and which jurisdictions showed the largest percentage changes in countywide, citywide, school district, and park district levies. In the statistical report, she summarized recent trends in assessed values: agricultural values remained relatively flat, while residential, commercial, and centrally assessed property values increased over the past five years. She also reviewed statewide tax levies by property class and clarified that centrally assessed growth figures were annual averages. Members discussed how shifts in land use and annexation can make it appear that tax burdens are moving from ag to residential/commercial property. Myers then summarized the interim study on the 3% levy limitation under HB 1176, saying most counties complied without budget changes, while some used hiring freezes, deferred purchases, or reserve funds; 23% of counties had to reduce levies, and the affected funds were mainly general, road and bridge, and weed control. She said 12 counties reported zero new growth in the data and that 35 counties reported not using all of their cap. The committee also received an oil tax presentation from Croshys on the stripper well extraction tax exemption. He outlined the number of active stripper wells, the production and revenue implications of the exemption, and projections for future biennia under different tax scenarios. He said the exemption represents substantial savings to operators but also corresponds to production tax revenue that would otherwise be collected, and he emphasized that future outcomes depend on oil prices, well counts, and technology such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery. Nathan Anderson of the Department of Mineral Resources briefly answered a question about why Red River wells have a different production threshold than Bakken wells, explaining it was tied to completion costs and lateral length. The committee then heard from Charlie Gorecki of the EERC, who presented an analysis of typical Bakken well decline curves and argued that most oil is produced before a well reaches stripper status, but that keeping wells open and investing in refracturing or other interventions can recover additional production. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting; the main actions were receiving reports, asking for follow-up data, and scheduling further discussion for a later meeting.

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• with the federal tax code.
• with the federal tax code.
• with the federal tax code.
• <01:20:28.160> with neutral alignment of our tax code with neutral alignment of our tax code
• We must do it in the federal tax code.

Bills: HF3425

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, 1183, house

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• Administrative Code of the City of New York.
• Because we know how this goes with the Department of Labor and any other agency.
• Because we know how this goes with the Department of Labor and any other agency.
• Because we know how this goes with the Department of Labor and any other agency.
• Because we know how this goes with the Department of Labor and any other agency.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then processed a series of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, which were so ordered. Several bills were also recalled from the Assembly, had reconsideration votes taken, and were restored to the third reading calendar after receiving 58 ayes. Amendments were received on a number of bills, and those measures retained their place on the calendar. The main business of the day was Privileged Resolution 2318, sponsored by Leader Stewart-Cousins, honoring Senator Michael Gianaris with the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader’s Legislative Legacy Award. The resolution and floor remarks reviewed his long career in the Assembly and Senate, his role as Deputy Majority Leader and floor leader, and his work on housing, criminal justice, voting rights, labor, environmental, consumer, transit, animal welfare, and other major legislation. Members from both parties spoke at length, praising his strategic skill, mentorship, humor, and influence, while also noting his support for younger members and his commitment to family. Several senators described personal experiences showing Gianaris’s mentorship and political guidance, and many referenced his Greek American identity, Queens roots, and interests such as Star Wars and the Mets. Senators also emphasized that he was leaving on his own terms to spend more time with his wife and daughters. The resolution was adopted with broad support, and Gianaris then spoke in response, reflecting on nearly 30 years in state government, the major laws passed during his tenure, and the relationships he built in the chamber.

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• black market industry worth up to $36 billion a year, often entangled with drug smuggling and forced labor
• These drug smuggling and forced labor.
• Why don't they start with the billionaires writing their own tax breaks into the tax code?
• And I just bought another property in Texas for $123 million that was valued at $11 million.
• in Texas for $123 million<06:01:27.040> that<06:01:27.360> was<06:01:27.600> valued

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1012, house, all