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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The possible bills up for exec are 5188, broadband repair loans; 5161, public works wages; 679, utility
- The possible bills up for exec are 5188, broadband repair loans; 5161, public works wages; 679, utility
Bills:
SB6313
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support, 904, all
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- some of the job creation and clean energy, which is a really growing sector that provides some high-wage
- And for an overburdened community like ours, it means more family-wage jobs and more investment back
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on two bills. Senate Bill 5420 would expand access to state benefits and preferences for veterans, uniformed service members, and military spouses by adding the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and NOAA Corps to various eligibility provisions, extending some employment preferences to military spouses, and updating related protections. Staff and the prime sponsor, Sen. John Lovick, described it as a long-worked-on measure that passed the Senate overwhelmingly. Tammy Pro of the Department of War supported the bill, saying it modernizes state law and better recognizes service members and military families.
The committee also heard Engrossed Senate Bill 5649, which would create a Washington State supply chain competitiveness infrastructure program to provide grants and loans for public and tribal port projects tied to freight mobility and supply chain performance. Sen. Marko Liias and port representatives testified in support, saying ports are critical to Washington’s trade-driven economy and that the bill would help fund needed infrastructure, including rail and terminal improvements, especially for smaller and rural ports. Testifiers said the program would fill a gap because ports lack a dedicated state grant program and could help leverage federal funding.
An amendment to SB 5649 was explained as limiting eligible projects to those not already eligible for funding from the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board, to avoid duplication. The committee paused and later closed the hearing on SB 5649, then returned to SB 5420 to hear additional testimony. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended after the public hearings were closed.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We should be the shining city on a hill and wage war against evil in the future.
- The shining city on a hill and wage war against evil in the fight for good.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, presentation of the colors, and the national anthem. The chamber welcomed cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, former Senate presidents and colleagues, and other guests. Senators also observed moments of silence honoring former Senator Geraldine Thompson and former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and the Senate dedicated its 2024-2026 handbook to Thompson in recognition of her work in education and civics.
The main action of the day was adoption of SCR 1294, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session in the House chamber at 11 a.m. that day to receive a message from Governor Ron DeSantis. The resolution was adopted without objection, rules were waived, and it was immediately certified to the House. The Secretary was also directed to notify the House and Governor that the Senate was convened and ready to proceed with the 2025 regular session.
In a lengthy opening-day address, the President outlined the session’s priorities, emphasizing rural Florida, citrus and agriculture, government efficiency, IT and cybersecurity reform, administrative rule review, affordability, insurance and property tax relief, autism services, veterans’ support, mental health and child welfare legislation, Everglades restoration, public school administrative efficiency, and food insecurity. No substantive debate or roll-call votes were taken beyond the unanimous adoption of the concurrent resolution. The Senate then adjourned until March 12, 2025, or upon the call of the President.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-15 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And this has to do with definitions under Vermont's minimum wage. I think I mentioned this before.
- Uh, so, same with municipal ordinances or living wages setting stipends.
- </c><00:15:10.320><c> setting</c> ordinances or living wages setting ordinances or living wages setting
- </c> conflict with our minimum wage laws. conflict with our minimum wage laws.
- for, uh that you usually overtime wages for, uh that you usually have<00:16:11.800><c> benefits,</c>
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 101 Apr 24th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- sports betting in the state, and allowing the director of the Division of Gaming to approve optional wages
- 10 years, just taking the average if this were carried out over the next 10 years, if this vote prevails
- /c><02:01:31.520><c> if</c><02:01:31.760><c> this</c><02:01:32.000><c> vote</c><02:01:32.320><c> prevails
- </c> the next 10 years if this vote prevails the next 10 years if this vote prevails which<02:01:33.119
- Lifetime wages increase, prevents crime, and lowers incarceration rates.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails and the minutes are approved.
- >> No. >> Motion prevails. Uh, folks are off and running.
- >> Motion<00:24:51.360><c> prevails.
- Uh folks are off and >> Motion prevails.
- Motion prevails. The DE2 amendment is adopted. Representative Franson, to your bill.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. A couple of housekeeping duties and details here today, folks.
- The motion prevails, and the DE1 is adopted. Chair Juscollo, to your bill as amended.
- The motion prevails. It's on its way.
- Those opposed, the<00:45:16.240><c> motion</c><00:45:16.480><c> prevails.
- Now, Representative the motion prevails.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 11/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- ><00:51:44.640><c> provide</c><00:51:44.880><c> a</c><00:51:45.040><c> living</c><00:51:45.280><c> wage
- from</c> As I mentioned before, the biggest expense funded through our TQP project was the living wage
- so they could pay their bills, or they could continue their four months in the program without pay. wage
- stipened and working in schools to wage stipened and working in schools to earn<00:52:47.760><c> their
- Um, and as a former college student, um, and as a former minimum-wage bartender of seven years with a
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (7-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- It is not U.S. wages because usually the average wages in many other platforms are not specific to Kentucky
- </c> this is not these are not US wages this is not these are not US wages because<01:56:35.840><c> usually
- > in</c> because usually the average wages in because usually the average wages in many<01:56:37.599>
- Can you make a living wage out of that? Is it in your community?
- </c> people can put into context um the wages people can put into context um the wages that<02:02:16.960
Summary:
The committee met with a full quorum and approved the prior minutes. Members offered introductions of guests and family members, then heard a presentation from University of Louisville President Thomas Jared Bradley, who was sworn in before testifying. He described his background and outlined U of L’s strategic priorities: student success, access and affordability, workforce development, community engagement, and research. Bradley highlighted enrollment growth, increases in first-generation and Pell-eligible students, strong transfer pathways with KCTCS, and support programs such as the Cardinal Commitment Grant, 15-to-Finish, Comeback Cards, tutoring, mentoring, and mental health services.
Bradley also emphasized U of L’s statewide and regional impact through UofL Health, rural outreach, the Bullitt County rural cancer education and research center, nursing expansion, and the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. He noted major institutional distinctions, including R1 status, a new Carnegie Opportunity College and University designation, and community-engaged classification. He said the university is one of only 10 public universities nationwide with all three designations and reported record enrollment, improved retention, and strong research expenditures. He also thanked lawmakers for significant capital and operating support, including funding for the simulation center, health science center, asset preservation, and the MEP program.
During questions, members praised the university’s public service role and asked about first-generation enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes. Bradley said the university is working to improve completion by expanding academic support, early alerts, incentives for tutoring, and faculty/advisor mentoring, especially for first-generation and high-need students. He acknowledged that post-graduation employment data is difficult to collect but said the new Carnegie classification reflects positive outcomes. No votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and no formal actions were taken on legislation in this portion of the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Judiciary Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- state Legislature has yet to officially apologize for its own role in the early wars and massacres waged
- Relations Act to establish court interpreters as employees and allow them to collectively bargain over wages
- benefits, and work... ...court interpreters as employees and allow them to collectively bargain over wages
- Relations Act to establish core interpreters as employees and allow them to collectively bargain over wages
- , benefits, and work. court interpreters as employees and allow them to collectively bargain over wages
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met without a quorum and proceeded as a subcommittee while hearing a long consent calendar and several Assembly bills. Early testimony focused on AB 1744, which would prohibit sunscreen products marketed as “reef safe” or similar from containing chemical UV filters; the author and student supporters said the bill is a truth-in-labeling measure to protect marine ecosystems, and there was no opposition. Committee members praised the student witnesses and the author asked for an aye vote, but no vote was taken because of the lack of quorum.
The committee then heard AB 713, which would allow undocumented students at UC, CSU, and community colleges to access campus jobs. Supporters, including a UCLA law professor and a large coalition of student, labor, immigrant-rights, and education groups, argued the bill would reduce exploitation and improve affordability and retention; opponents argued it would conflict with federal law. Members expressed strong support, and the author closed by emphasizing that students simply want the chance to work, but again no vote occurred due to the subcommittee status. The committee also heard AB 1359, allowing people age 80 and older to opt out of jury service without a doctor’s note, with support from the Alzheimer’s Association and LeadingAge California and no opposition.
Additional measures included AB 2563, which would standardize California’s definition of sex discrimination across state codes to align with equal-rights principles; it drew strong support from women’s rights and labor groups and strong opposition from anti-trans advocates. AB 1705 would require websites to verify consent before hosting sexually explicit images of people, with supporters framing it as a response to nonconsensual pornography and opponents warning it could sweep in sites that prohibit such content. AB 1940 would explicitly name menopause in workplace protections, with supporters citing workforce equity and opponents saying existing accommodation law already covers it. The committee also heard AB 1824 and AB 2115 on Native American child welfare and a formal legislative apology for historic harms, both backed by tribal representatives and allies, as well as AB 2076 on nitrous oxide sales to minors and AB 2783 on court reporter licensing and remote reporting; all drew support and no recorded opposition. Several members praised the bills and indicated they would move them when a quorum was available.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- what that's like for a new teacher, and something horrible happens to them, then only to have their wages
- more per hour than their state civil service counterparts, even after taking into account the non-wage
- While this bill does not raise wages or create any new benefits, it does help simply guarantee that workers
- back because there's not the budget or the resources to bring back that person, not just for those wages
- And so that means that a trusted, experienced adult... ...not just for those wages, but for the added
Summary:
The committee heard several bills related to public employment. AB 1601, by Assemblymember Rogers, would give Sonoma County flexibility to work with its retirement board and actuaries on a possible retiree cost-of-living adjustment; supporters said Sonoma is the only 1937 Act county system without an automatic COLA and that retirees have gone since 2008 without an increase, while no opposition testified. The bill passed on a do-pass vote and was placed on the floor.
AB 1729, by Assemblymember Lee, would update state telework policy by requiring written telework plans, adding more structure before return-to-office decisions, and restoring public reporting on telework savings. Supporters, including SEIU Local 1000, the Association of California State Supervisors, and many state workers, argued telework improves productivity, reduces emissions and commute costs, and could save the state about $225 million annually; there was no opposition. The committee approved the bill 6-0 and re-referred it to Appropriations.
AB 1630, by Assemblymember Colosa, would allow union representatives to invite bargaining-unit members to observe meet-and-confer sessions, including remotely, to increase transparency and engagement. UC and CSU opposed the measure, saying observer rules should be negotiated at the table and warning the bill lacked clear limits on the number of observers and could create logistical and security problems. The bill passed 5-0 with one member not voting and was sent to Appropriations.
AB 1750, also by Assemblymember Colosa, would require school employees who exhaust sick leave and are absent due to illness or injury to receive full salary for an additional five months. CTA supported the bill as a needed safety net for teachers and classified staff, while school districts and administrators opposed it over cost, staffing, and student stability concerns, saying it could encourage longer absences and strain already tight budgets. The committee passed the bill 5-0 and sent it to Higher Education. AB 1896, by Assemblymember Gonzalez, would bar people who participated in immigration enforcement from holding California public employment, with supporters framing it as a response to ICE and Border Patrol actions and opponents warning it was overbroad and could exclude otherwise qualified applicants from law enforcement jobs; the bill passed 5-1 and was referred to Public Safety.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- what that's like for a new teacher, and something horrible happens to them, then only to have their wages
- more per hour than their state civil service counterparts, even after taking into account the non-wage
- While this bill does not raise wages or create any new benefits, it does help simply guarantee that workers
- back because there's not the budget or the resources to bring back that person, not just for those wages
- And so that means that a trusted, experienced adult... ...not just for those wages, but for the added
Committee:
House Public Employment and Retirement
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- On to page 143, wage and discharge.
- This is a core for wage and discharge, which is utilized to comply with statutory obligations of providing
- wages to approximately 24,400 incarcerated offenders, and providing transportation services, clothing
- labor markets where we do have some closed capacity more competitive, we would likely need significant wage
- as far as the labor market, these were pretty well-paying jobs until everybody jacked the minimum wage
Committee:
House Budget
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:11 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- actually tracking our college graduates and where they're working in the workforce, additionally their wages
- But we really do need to give the people teaching our students an affordable wage, something they can
- build... ...an affordable wage, something they can build a life on, and a wage with benefits.
- It was minimum wage.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Oct 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, where are we with regard to minimum wage rates in various parts of the state?
- workforce is among some of the most strained, partially because they are dependent on those hourly wages
- I mean, I wanted to also make it an attractive field for people to want to go into, so that wages are
- The minimum wage rates or whatever are here across the state.
- It would adjust itself based on what those rates, what those minimum wages are.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In the metro, the cost of living and low wages force people to choose between purchasing groceries, paying
- Motion<01:16:55.120><c> prevails</c><01:16:55.600><c> and</c><01:16:56.000><c> you</c><01:16:56.159><
- c> are</c><01:16:56.320><c> on</c><01:16:56.400><c> your</c><01:16:56.560><c> way</c> Motion prevails
- and you are on your way Motion prevails and you are on your way to<01:16:56.800><c> ways</c><01:16:56.960
Keywords:
HF45, Lake Benton, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Public Facilities Authority, public infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, utility replacement, U.S. Highway 75, road reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, local government grant, Minnesota bonding, capital appropriation, food insecurity, prepared meals
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- for our staff, the private sector is much more fluid and can change their wages really quickly.
- So we got wage increases that brought us to even with everybody, but as soon as we did that, all they
- really quickly so we change their wages really quickly so we got<00:29:53.320><c> wage</c><00:29:53.600
- It should be 40% for whatever hourly wage you're making.
- </c><01:11:32.239><c> you're</c> be 40% for whatever hourly wage you're be 40% for whatever hourly wage
Summary:
Division 3 opened a work session focused on direct care agencies, with the chair saying the day would center on the Veterans Home and other state hospitals and homes. Members first discussed the upcoming Finance Committee process, including how many bills would be assigned to Division 3, whether they would appear on the House calendar, and how much time would be allowed for each bill. The chair said the division would likely spend about an hour on each bill, then return for a second day of review before making recommendations. Staff later identified three bills expected on the calendar: House Bills 704, 751, and 54. Members also raised a question about the use of educational trust fund money in the budget, but that issue was deferred.
The main presentation came from Kim McKay, commandant of the New Hampshire Veterans Home, who described the facility as a long-term care intermediate facility serving eligible veterans. She said the home is licensed for 250 beds, budgeted for 225 veterans, and currently has 135 residents with four more scheduled to arrive. McKay highlighted improvements over the last two years, including a reduction in the admission wait list from more than a year to about three to six months, the creation of an LNA training program, energy-saving and Wi-Fi upgrades, and a new electronic learning management system that will provide mandatory training and continuing education units for staff. She said the home’s long-term goal is to return to a 225-bed census, but staffing remains the biggest hurdle.
Members asked about admissions, wait times, staffing, vacancies, and the home’s use of contract nurses. McKay explained that the wait time is measured from the initial application date, not from a completed packet, and that staff now help families gather records and paperwork more quickly. She said the home averages about 45 deaths per year, residents stay about 2.5 years on average, and the vacancy rate is around 35 percent, though some positions are intentionally held open until census grows. She attributed staffing shortages largely to retention problems, citing higher private-sector pay, bonuses, and more flexible hours, and said the home has a handful of contract nurses, mainly on second shift. On finances, she said pharmacy services are contracted, the VA reimburses some medication costs based on disability, and the home is pursuing federal changes to cover high-cost medications and catastrophic disability cases. The discussion also covered the home’s off-book donation account, which is overseen by the state and transferred into the state system when funds are spent.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Gaming, May 14, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on Gaming
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:41:33.680><c> This</c> varies based on the exotic wages.
- This varies based on the exotic wages.
- in 2025 was 4.9 million the total wages in 2025 was 4.9 million advanced<00:50:45.280><c> deposit</c
- Um, as I look through this for total wages all the way down, we're missing $4.8 million.
- for 2025 was 234 million. uh total wages for 2025 was 234 million.
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Gaming
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Roughly, the House of Representatives shall not adopt a tax on wages, earned income, personal income,
- </c> 33 plan. 33 plan. 3%<00:16:37.520><c> of</c><00:16:37.600><c> your</c><00:16:37.720><c> wages,</
- , $3 per thousand on 3% of your wages, $3 per thousand on your<00:16:39.960><c> property.
- This is a bill about a tax on wages, earned income, personal income, or other income of individuals.
- ,</c> This is a bill about a tax on wages, This is a bill about a tax on wages, earned<00:22:24.920><
Committee:
House Ways and Means
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/22/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- > work,</c> Lost wages from missed work, Lost wages from missed work, transportation<02:04:33.920><c>
- Uh, the garnishment of his wages from then on.
- And I'll I'll uh wages from then on.
- </c><04:04:09.040><c> Uh</c> different than wages and training.
- Uh different than wages and training.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Summary:
The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach.
The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information.
Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.