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• So, Economic Development Fund grants always the K, the team, the Double K Super K, um, and there will
• <00:28:40.120> Fund show okay so Economic Development Fund show okay so Economic Development
• First, we have Bell County Fiscal Court, on behalf of the Bell County Economic Development Foundation
• Development Authority this was<00:30:21.760> approv<00:30:22.120> for<00:30:22.279>
• <00:30:54.200> foundation industrial and development foundation industrial and development

Keywords: 00:13 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:00 Election of Co-Chairs 03:38 Approval of Minutes 04:09 Information Items 05:55 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cab 12:13 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cab 17:48 Ky Infrastructure Authority 28:50 Economic Development - EDF Grants 32:50 Ofc of Financial Mgmt 36:30 SFCC Debt Issues 40:50 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first reorganized by electing new co-chairs for the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee: Senator Fanny Fromom? as Senate co-chair and Representative McPherson as House co-chair, both by acclamation. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting and received quarterly capital project status reports from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Finance and Administration Cabinet, and postsecondary institutions. Those reports noted University of Kentucky equipment purchases, several school districts planning general obligation and revenue bond issues, a notification of non-approval for PR 3567, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System asset preservation projects. Kevin Cardwell of the Finance and Administration Cabinet reported two action items: a $5,100 federal-funded Transportation Cabinet renovation of the Rowan County east and westbound rest areas, and a $1 million federal fund increase for the Capitol City Airport terminal building project, bringing the total federal support to $10 million and reducing the need for restricted funds. The committee also received a no-action report on a $1,363,000 Kentucky State University exterior repairs project funded through the 2024 asset preservation pool. Both action items were approved unanimously after roll call votes. The committee approved four lease renewals presented by Natalie Bronner for Cabinet for Health and Family Services locations in Bell, Lee, and Clay counties, plus a parking lease for the Department of Corrections in Jefferson County. Members asked about lease pricing and were told renewals must remain at existing terms and conditions. The committee then approved a $57,000 Kentucky WATS emergency grant for Wood Creek Water District to cover part of arrears tied to the City of Livingston; members discussed the city’s audit delinquency, possible regional water/sewer solutions, and concerns about rates and private involvement, but the grant was approved. Finally, the committee approved a $1 million line-item water grant to the City of Williamsburg with no action required, three Economic Development Fund grants for Bell, Franklin, and Shelby counties totaling $8 million in state support for site acquisition and infrastructure work, and five SFCC-supported school debt issues for Elizabethtown Independent, Erlanger Independent, Boyd County, Henderson County, and Union County. The school projects included middle school, high school, and vocational school renovations or new construction, and members requested a breakdown of the space funded by the debt. All action items were approved, and the meeting adjourned.

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• So, your Senate Economic Development So, your Senate Economic Development Committee<00:15:23.680
• Senate Economic Development Your Senate Economic Development Committee<00:15:55.320> had<00:15
• <00:20:21.920> Committee Economic Development Committee Economic Development Committee >
• , development, development, very<01:46:37.800> large<01:46:38.360> and<01:46:38.600>
• We don't want that development."

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• students are developing students are developing the<00:10:44.720> early<00:10:45.000>
• <00:14:31.920> a literacy networks are developing a literacy networks are developing a system
• <00:19:20.160> required to the professional development required to the professional development
• resources, and professional development. resources, and professional development.
• 25:56.240> will Phase two professional development will Phase two professional development will

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The first is the Roswell and Chavez County Economic Development Corporation.
• There is, in HB 2, $9 million for rural economic development. Mr.
• If it's economic development workforce, I will go to the gentlelady, et cetera.
• Economic Development Initiatives in Torrance, Cibola, and Otero counties.
• So it's kind of anti-business and anti-economic development.

Bills: HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25, HB9, SB2, SB19

Keywords: nurses, health care workers, healthcare workers, frontline workers, hospital staff, clinicians, allied health professionals, support staff, public health, workforce shortage, nursing shortage, safe staffing, patient safety, rural health care, frontier communities, behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder, substance abuse, health care memorial

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• These cities are fully developed, having been developed prior to modern stormwater management activity
• These cities are fully developed issue.
• These cities are fully developed uh<00:19:14.720> being<00:19:15.039> developed<00:19:15.600
• significant private sector development significant private sector development and<00:28:55.760><
• <00:57:49.839> aims restoration project and development aims restoration project and development

Bills: HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• The motion is due pass to the Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development.
• The motion is due pass to the Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development.
• They are a substantial developer of low-income housing in the city of Los Angeles.
• I'm the Director of Economic Development and Legislative Affairs.
• The motion is due pass to the Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So first on LCFF and special... and professional development discretionary block grant, subject matter
• We did consult with Fresno State University, who has developed a proof of concept of using artificial
• When I was laid off from my research position on conservation science curriculum development at UCLA
• I'm grateful for this. on behalf of the consortium for developing leadership and science.
• When I was laid off for my research position on conservation science curriculum development at UCLA in

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So for me, when we talk about doing a moratorium on solar development, when I represent the Black Belt
• , which is having an increasing amount of solar development, when we talk about private landowners who
• <00:30:42.480> solar important for the US to develop solar important for the US to develop
• majority support solar development majority support solar development roughly<00:30:50.640> 51%
• when I represent the black development when I represent the black belt<00:31:04.720> which<00

Bills: SB341, SB340

Keywords: SB341, Alabama, veteran license plate, veteran tag, distinctive license tag, specialty plate, radiation exposure, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans, Cold War veterans, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Department of Veterans Affairs, probate judge

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• On higher credentials, we also supported coaching and professional development.
• On all areas of development, 75 percent of them are on track.
• Chair, because we're looking at economic development.
• And that's where a lot of the economic development is going.
• Of career development, can you say something about that? Yes, Mr.

Bills: SB2

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• I'm proud of how we've developed a culture of innovation at the Judiciary.
• build healthy relationships and develop build healthy relationships and develop a<00:26:12.320><
• Developing the right tools for this work has taken years and is still evolving.
• Developing the right tools for this work has taken years and is still evolving.
• Developing the right tools for this work has taken years and is still evolving.

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• <00:17:34.320> and provided more time to develop and provided more time to develop and support
• visions for growth and development.
• trails and so when we bring development trails and so when we bring development into<01:06:29.839
• bedrooms in a residential development bedrooms in a residential development during<01:34:06.199>
• They need the road capacity necessary to support new development.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So JR's turnover therefore means that it can be harder for staff to develop the professional...
• Therefore, it can be harder for staff to develop the professional and positive relationships that are
• Both units also recently developed a screening process to improve efficiency.
• The program uses contributions to award grants to community development financial institutions.
• The program uses contributions to award grants to community development financial institutions.

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• It also includes $5 million in the first year and $2 million in the second from the Workforce Development
• We regulate and help develop new programs.
• program I've been working to develop program I've been working to develop apprenticeship<00:26:55.679
• The development of a registered teacher apprenticeship program is a significant task.
• , the money for the Workforce Development Fund for youth skills, Workforce Development Fund for administration

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're going to work on that when we actually get to the development part of this.
• Software developers, that's where the gap is just validated by one of four.
• They originally were going to hire a data scientist to develop their part of the plan.
• So we're meeting... ...for Gertage in developing this tool that HWTC can use as well.
• They're developing some things with OESC that we want to make sure we're developing governance structures

Keywords: 914, all

Summary: The meeting opened with routine business: confirmation of Open Meetings Act compliance, roll call, approval of the prior minutes, and no public comment. The main presentation was a detailed update on OK WIRE and a new workforce-gap validation model. Staff described moving from a simple job-posting approach to a four-factor method using wage growth, time-to-fill, occupation growth relative to the state average, and the ratio of postings to existing jobs. Examples were given for registered nurses, industrial occupations, software developers, and accountants to show how the model would identify validated workforce shortages or areas needing only monitoring. The team said the new dashboard would be added to the existing OK WIRE system, include links to training programs, and be completed by the end of August without additional cost under the current vendor contract. An agency report followed, covering the work of 929 Strategies on a 30-60-90 day plan, office relocation, contract terminations, grant administration, and budget cleanup. Staff said they had moved out of Film Row, were temporarily in Denver Davidson, and would move into permanent space in the Jim Thorpe building in October. They also discussed the rapid response grant, ARPA grant spending, and a planned data tool to support layoffs response and rural health workforce planning, including work with the Healthcare Workforce Training Commission and health partners. The board then voted to enter executive session under the cited Oklahoma statutes to discuss employee evaluations, possible salary increases, and confidential legal/operational matters. After returning, the board thanked staff for their budget work, decided not to hold the July 9 meeting, and adjourned, planning to resume discussion at the August meeting.

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• concerns as secondary to the economic concerns As secondary to the economic concerns, economic development
• I am well aware of how difficult it is to develop here in the state of Vermont.
• We couldn't We couldn't get an Amazon distribution facility developed here in the state.
• H. 727 equips Vermont to deal with this specific potential development.
• . ...being mindful of economic development, but watching for impacts on our environment and our kids.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• We develop and operate district energy systems and thermal energy networks across the United States.
• We<00:03:17.760> develop<00:03:18.160> and<00:03:18.280> operate<00:03:18.640>
• > district<00:03:19.000> energy We develop and operate district energy We develop and operate
• ,<00:04:34.680> and<00:04:34.800> long-term<00:04:35.320> energy development, and
• long-term energy development, and long-term energy planning.<00:04:36.600> This<00:04:36.760>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're working hard to be good neighbors over there as we develop Interstate 49.
• So one more time, with all the growth and development and requests for new projects, we need to make
• Those projects are in various stages of development, Representative.
• But we had those three priority locations, and we are developing projects in those areas.
• We developed a curriculum in partnership with the Department of Education last summer.

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from ARDOT Director Jared Wiley, who introduced Highway Commission members and reported that the agency has completed the final five recommendations from its long-running efficiency review. He highlighted new public-facing maintenance and construction dashboards on the agency website, and noted quarterly reports on land conveyances, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding, annual revenue expenditures, and major projects were provided with no major questions or objections. Members asked about ARDOT’s budget priorities, project delivery, and specific corridors. Wiley said roughly 75% of construction dollars go to maintaining the existing system, with additional maintenance and operations funding also directed to upkeep; he said Arkansas has about 16,300 centerline miles, nearly 40,000 lane miles, and about 73,700 bridges. He gave updates on Interstate 57 and Highway 5 work in Lonoke County, Interstate 49 public meetings in northwest Arkansas, passing-lane projects on Highway 412/62 in north central Arkansas, widening plans for Interstate 40, the Toad Suck Bridge flood mitigation project, and Highway 82 improvements in south Arkansas. The director also discussed ARDOT’s litter control efforts, saying the agency spends about $8 million annually on litter pickup and is exploring future legislation. He said work-zone safety tools such as cameras and mobile work-zone enforcement are helping reduce dangerous driving, though distracted driving remains a problem. Wiley also announced new agency initiatives on human trafficking awareness training for staff, a “Street Smart” traffic-safety education program for students, and a spring cleanup effort in which ARDOT crews and some office staff will collect litter statewide. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

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• Um, more clarity that SFAs are to develop rules governing the collection of school impact fees, and it
• It exempts<00:04:06.080> government<00:04:06.319> housing<00:04:06.640> developments
• , exempts government housing developments, exempts government housing developments, affordable<00
• <00:04:38.160> rules clarity that SFAs to develop rules clarity that SFAs to develop rules
• Next item on the agenda is HB 1409 HD1 SD1, related to transit-oriented development.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate conference committee met on April 25 to consider several bills, mostly related to housing, transportation, school impact fees, and housing finance programs. HB 1294 HD2 SD1, relating to agricultural workforce housing, was deferred because final release was not yet available. HB 286 HD2 SD1, relating to the individual housing account program, was agreed to but also rolled over to a later 3:30 p.m. meeting pending final release. The committee then took up HB 1298 HD3 SD1, relating to housing, and HB 422 HD1 SD2, relating to school impact fees. HB 1298 was agreed to but postponed to later in the day pending final release. HB 422 was described as repealing the construction cost component of school impact fees, exempting government housing, affordable housing, and Hawaiian homeland housing from those fees, and requiring School Facilities Authority rules and a report to the legislature; the committee approved a CD1 with mostly technical amendments by unanimous vote, with one Senate member excused. Later, the committee reviewed additional measures including SB 662 on transportation, HB 1409 on transit-oriented development, SB 26 on affordable housing, HB 740 on housing, HB 432 on the rental housing revolving fund, SB 1229 on the dwelling unit revolving fund, and SB 944 on the low-income housing tax credit. Most of these bills had agreement on a CD1 or draft agreement but were deferred or rolled over to 3:30 p.m. in Room 16 because WAM, final, or web releases were still pending; HB 740 had no agreement yet, while HB 432 was said to need revisions. The meeting adjourned after scheduling the remaining items for later consideration.

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• Transportation with an emphasis on Workforce Development, and that's something that I serve on.
• We are all committed to Workforce Development and have passed several bills to support it.
• There were three top things that we found that were barriers to Workforce Development: housing, which
• They also have just one $1 million for a transit-oriented development that has to be matched.
• Both parties talk about economic development. Public transportation is… development driver.

Bills: HB52, HB89, HB141, HB52, HB89, HB141

Keywords: income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination

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• <00:13:34.000> Our after the industry has developed.
• Our after the industry has developed.
• ,<00:17:58.640> businesses, community solar developers, businesses, community solar developers
• , businesses, local economic development, businesses, local economic development, and<00:18:58.480
• The workforce growth extended beyond developers.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House File 3556 was presented as a bill to rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, which was said to have helped launch Minnesota’s solar industry and expand access to clean energy. The bill was moved to the general register before testimony began. Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar developers all supported the bill. They described Hortman as the original legislative champion of the 2013 community solar law and a driving force behind the 2023 revisions that increased access for low- and moderate-income households. Several witnesses said the program has become a national model, has generated jobs and investment, and has enabled renters, small businesses, schools, nonprofits, and households without suitable rooftops to participate in solar. Witnesses also shared personal reflections about Hortman’s accessibility, preparation, and willingness to listen, saying she treated people with respect and helped shape a durable clean energy policy framework. No opposition testimony or votes on final passage were recorded in the excerpt, but the committee did act to advance the bill to the general register.