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• I'm wondering if a small group or subcommittee could be formed as an activity to develop a listing of
• So if we develop the task force to assess what's coming in and then analyze it for...”} ertainly ensure
• By working with providers such as Emory that are already engaged in this research and workforce development
• ... research and workforce training.
• Additionally, it provides training for the workforce. It just seemed like a great... great plan.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• So the trainings proposed would be specifically directed and developed to address those pieces as well
• So the trainings proposed would be specifically directed and developed to address those pieces as well
• Thank you. ...and keep women in the workforce.
• on the future of the state workforce.
• Workforce according to our dated Workforce according to our dated dashboard<01:28:32.800> uh<01

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several Human Services measures focused on Medicaid access, long-term care benefits, home health reimbursement, SNAP administration, trauma-informed child welfare, and child abuse reporting. HP 702 would increase funding for Medicaid in-home services if federal matching funds are secured, and testimony from disability advocates supported the measure as needed to help people with disabilities cover medical expenses. HB 1477, described as a correction to a prior session’s mistake, would clarify that the monthly needs allowance for certain long-term care residents does not replace state supplemental payments and would raise the ceiling by $25 to fix the prior issue and by an additional $20 as a new benefit; DHS supported it with amendments, and the committee indicated it would amend accordingly. HB 713 would fund a DHS rate study for home health services, with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii strongly supporting it and describing rising labor costs, losses on Medicaid patients, and access concerns if agencies cannot keep serving Medicaid clients. HB 1099 would appropriate emergency funds to DHS after a USDA penalty tied to SNAP response times, with supporters including Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Public Health Institute, and others arguing the money should be reinvested in staffing and systems to improve access and avoid further penalties. HB 1079 would direct the Office of Wellness and Resilience and DHS to create trauma-informed assessments and training for Child Welfare Services staff; testimony from state offices and advocacy groups supported it, citing the Mālama ʻOhana Working Group, staff burnout, and the need for a sustainable train-the-trainer model. Finally, HB 239 would narrow when failure to provide a child’s needs constitutes abuse or neglect, but DHS raised concerns that the current wording could broaden abuse findings and leave families in poverty without a clear safety net, while the Honolulu prosecutor’s office opposed it, warning it could weaken mandatory reporting and hinder investigations of child abuse. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided, though the chair said HB 1477 would be amended and several measures were left open for further questions and testimony.

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• , stronger labor protections, equality, and expanded bilingual workforce development programs.
• Bilingual workforce development programs and outreach support small Latino businesses’ efforts to develop
• we focused on infrastructure development we focused on infrastructure development Drafting<01:06
• management analysis and Development management analysis and Development Division<01:06:41.720>
• and develop building and developing<01:16:19.120> relations<01:16:19.800> between<01:16

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard Senate File 59, authored by Senator Green, which would require counties to locate and restore original public land survey monuments and related boundary markers. Green argued that newer GIS/GPS-based surveys have sometimes shifted long-established property lines, creating disputes for landowners, counties, and state agencies. He described examples involving his own property and constituents, including a case where a neighbor allegedly lost access to a well and septic system after a new survey and another where a landowner was told he was farming school trust land based on a newer plat reference. Testimony in support came from Allan Roger Olen, who said a newer survey changed his family’s property lines and created a dispute over land, a building permit, and ownership of well and septic systems. Senator Green also said county plat books are not legally binding and that the bill is intended to force counties to find original monuments before more disputes arise. Committee members raised concerns from the Association of Minnesota Counties about the bill’s timeline, funding, and requirement that counties employ a land surveyor. Green responded that counties had already been told to hire surveyors in some disputes, acknowledged the funding concerns, and said he would look for funding sources while emphasizing protection of property rights. A committee member who teaches surveying explained that adverse possession is a real legal doctrine in Minnesota and noted that restoring all monuments would cost far more than the $10 million already appropriated, estimating the total need at about $300 million. Phil Reigns of the Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors testified that the Public Land Survey System underlies Minnesota’s land tenure system, that the original monuments were set mostly between 1850 and 1908, and that surveyors aim to restore them as accurately as possible using historical records and modern tools. He said the work is expensive because many counties lack staff surveyors and must hire consultants. Members discussed whether the bill would create boundary conflicts or authorize counties to alter lines, and Green said his intent was to restore original monuments and avoid litigation. Co-Chair Lang moved that Senate File 59, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed on a voice vote. Afterward, the committee began receiving an overview from the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs.

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• This bill creates the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development Certification.
• This bill creates the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development Certification.
• It does not prohibit data center development.
• Protecting farmland and encouraging economic development are not mutually exclusive goals.
• It does not prohibit data center development.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed numerous guests and interns to the chamber, and established a quorum with 202 members voting on the master roll call. The House then received committee reports on several bills and a resolution, including measures from Consumer Protection, Finance, Communications and Technology, Rules, and Appropriations, and agreed to the reports. House Bill 1877 was reported as passed by the Senate without amendment and was signed by the Speaker for presentation to the Governor. The chamber adopted House Resolution 363, as amended, directing the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania’s early childhood education system, including the role of public and private equity in child care and recommendations to improve access and affordability. The House also advanced several bills on final passage, including House Bills 2551, 75, 76, 426, 1127, 2234, and 1585. These measures addressed issues such as banning government text-message collection of fees and tolls, medical licensing for physician assistants and physicians, native habitats at Commonwealth facilities, joining the dental and dental hygienist compact, a spent grain donation tax credit, and restrictions on mugshot removal fees. Most passed with broad support, though House Bill 1127 drew opposition over concerns about licensing standards and the compact structure. Members also considered House Bill 2650, creating the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development Certification for data centers, and House Bill 2496, establishing a temporary pause on data center proposals while local ordinances are reviewed. Both bills were amended several times. Debate on HB 2650 focused on data center impacts on electricity costs, water use, noise, community benefit agreements, and farmland protection; one farmland-protection amendment was tabled, while other amendments on closed-loop cooling and enforceable local criteria were adopted. Debate on HB 2496 centered on preserving local control and home rule authority for municipalities, with amendments clarifying that local governments could continue curative amendment procedures and retain zoning powers. The House agreed to both bills as amended. The House also re-reported several bills from Appropriations and Rules, reconsidered and re-accepted a prior committee report on House Bill 2359, and announced caucus and committee meetings. At the end of the session, the House moved several bills to Appropriations, removed Senate Bill 1058 from the table calendar to the active calendar, and adjourned until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

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• And so we're hoping that all of that will help retain the workforce as well as then get people to want
• And so we're hoping that all of that will help retain the workforce as well as then get people to want
• We also will continue to develop ...an increase from the year before.
• And we are in development right now of working on state-level best practices for our CACs.
• And we are in development right now of working on state-level best practices for our CACC.

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• policies, financing strategies, and workforce strategies. Yes, that slide. Thank you.
• They don't have the brain development to be able to participate in the court process.
• That's about 8% of our physician workforce.
• And just very briefly, the Department of Defense was the one that developed this idea.
• About eight percent. of our physician workforce.

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• 58.000> and in addition to developing and in addition to developing and implementing<05:12:59.040
• We're development of the those plans.
• . our workforce, where two clear winners. our workforce, where employees<05:26:12.240> gain<05
• New Hampshire's workforce retention.
• progressively dismantle the workforce progressively dismantle the workforce and<05:35:36.958>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed House Bill 1150, which would require disclosure of complaints to public employees within five business days. Members said the sponsor was still working on an amendment, so the bill was held for another week with the understanding it would be executed next week if no amendment was ready. The chair also outlined the committee’s schedule, including upcoming floor reports and the goal of finishing the remaining committee bills on time. The committee then took up House Bill 1168, concerning employer documentation requirements. Supporters argued the bill would give employers more time to gather payroll records, especially when claims arise years later, and said the current system should be adjusted for fairness to businesses. Opponents, including several members, said payroll records are usually electronic and should be produced quickly so workers waiting on wages are not delayed. The Department of Labor deputy commissioner testified that employers can already request extensions and that further extensions could still be requested under the current process. The committee voted 11-9 to ought to pass HB 1168. Next, House Bill 1250, dealing with notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements for leave related to childbirth, postpartum care, and pediatric appointments, was considered. Members said the statute was newly enacted, had been carefully negotiated, and should be allowed to work before being revised. The committee voted 20-0 to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1043, which would allow private employers to adopt their own minimum pay policies for report-to-work situations instead of being bound by the current two-hour minimum, so long as the policy is established in advance. The sponsor said the bill would modernize an outdated law and preserve the current default if no policy is adopted. Members raised questions about collective bargaining agreements and whether the bill could weaken existing worker protections, while the sponsor and supporters said it was intended to provide flexibility rather than a mandate. The hearing continued with questions and discussion, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.

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• We aim to advance workforce development, career pathway programs, key infrastructure projects, and housing
• In tandem, we are looking to enhance workforce development opportunities in agriculture, conservation
• those money extensively with developers those money extensively with developers to<00:42:59.400>
• already exists doing infill development already exists doing infill development partnering<01:13
• > solicitations<01:29:29.040> on development solicitations on development solicitations

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies provides workforce supply and demand projections, as well
• Training provides opportunities to expedite the learning process and development of employees, as well
• So we've asked for additional staff to make sure that the new system, as it's developed, supports our
• The COMPASS system was developed in 1986.
• To be clear, these six employees are going to help us develop a new system.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

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

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• We also saw an influx of unprecedented investment into content development, oversaturating the market
• But we still will be able to foster more jobs, more infrastructure, our skilled workforce, so that we
• Workforce Perspective.
• If we don't act now, we won't just lose an existing skilled and experienced workforce.
• Our members do post-production work, picture editorial, sound editorial, story development.

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• <01:11:07.480> Development<01:11:07.960> program initiative Workforce Development program
• initiative Workforce Development program mon<01:11:09.239> Scholars<01:11:09.640> Program<
• go<01:12:17.520> into Workforce Development team to go into Workforce Development team to
• Therefore, we support this educational initiative that promotes workforce development and internship

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 707, which would create a state income tax deduction for contributions to Hawaii 529 college savings accounts and conform state law to federal changes allowing 529 funds to be used for K-12 expenses. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the bill as written. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure but asked that ABLE accounts be included and that the program title be changed; the Department of Taxation indicated the title issue could be a problem because the bill’s expanded purpose may not fit the current program name. No vote was taken. The committee then heard House Bill 617, which would fund a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges. UH Community Colleges supported the bill, and Maui nursing staff testified that faculty recruitment is challenging but manageable, clinical placements are available, and the campus already has a statewide RN-to-BSN pathway; they said the new program would create two tracks, including a four-year BSN option. Members also heard support from several organizations, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nursing groups, and health care associations. No action was taken. Next were several UH-related measures. HB 718 would fund faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine; the dean and other supporters testified in favor. HB 1279 would create a medical education liaison position tied to Project ECHO; the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns about statewide concern and grant standards, while an individual witness supported the concept but suggested the bill should focus on liaison/support functions rather than program administration. HB 1169 would consolidate conference center revolving funds, and HB 1168 would authorize up to $800 million in UH revenue bonds; UH’s CFO said both were procedural/housekeeping measures and supported them. On HB 1168, members questioned debt service, possible uses, and whether deferred maintenance would be included; the CFO estimated annual debt service could be about $33 million to $41 million at current rates, said likely uses could include student housing and research facilities, and said deferred maintenance was not the current strategy. The CFO also explained that revenue bonds require both legislative authorization and a Board of Regents resolution approving the project and amount. Finally, the committee heard HB 548, which would authorize revenue bonds and appropriations to acquire the St. Francis School campus for UH Mānoa. UH supported the bill but noted the property is privately owned and not known to be for sale. A supporter described the site as a unique 11-acre parcel contiguous to the main campus and urged the committee to seize the opportunity for future generations. No vote or final action was taken on the bills in the transcript.

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• and supply chain considerations, workforce development and training, as well as a few other policies
• They have a dedicated energy workforce development program for nuclear, and they're also engaging the
• There are workforce development needs and a lot of windows of opportunities that we think a lot of states
• purpose of economic development.
• Ontario projects: SMRs will be developed by state-owned organizations, and they'll be developed by the

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• This was an evolution and that that that CMS developed as part of the 2016 managed care rule to really
• The department's workforce eligibility verification services used by the workforce to process applications
• and technology or systems that are used by the workforce to process and record application outcomes.
• Phase 2, the workforce was to case processing phase 3 verification of applicants.
• This workforce supports the following activities.

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• [Music] Economic Development is Wednesday, March 4th. We have a quorum.
• I am deputy commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
• of Employment and Economic Development. of Employment and Economic Development.
• Last session, the legislature made a meaningful investment in the rural oncology workforce development
• c> the workforce development by funding the workforce development by funding the core<01:09:35.120

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• Supporting workers during this transition promotes economic equity, strengthens workforce retention,
• As a result, women may suffer in silence, reduce their hours, or even leave the workforce entirely.
• It's smart workforce policy.
• The motion is due pass to the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee.
• The motion is due passed to the Senate Business Professions and Economic Development Committee.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Those are one of the great relationships that you developed in the Senate.
• Those are one of the great relationships that you developed in the Senate.
• I was the legislative liaison for the Department of Transportation and Development for two years.
• I'm very focused on workforce development.
• You know, that all ties into workforce development.

Bills: HB9, HB177, HB181, HB202, HB225, HB398, HB459, HB540, HB906, HB1052, HB1057, HB1245

Keywords: HB 9, HB9, Act 527, Shreveport, Stuffed Shrimp Capital, state symbol, Louisiana symbols, municipal designation, honorary title, cultural designation, tourism, local pride, seafood, shrimp, stuffed shrimp, cuisine, city branding, Louisiana Revised Statutes 49:170.26, court reporter, official court reporter

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• It's so critical that programs for youth are developed with youth, not just for youth.
• This approach is crucial for developing and uplifting resources that youth will actually use.
• We need a bigger workforce. We need broadly more and more efforts in the health care sector.
• . young people are asking to serve in these roles, meeting a more diverse workforce.
• H-Kai has developed partnerships with a number of different community colleges and Cal States around

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• development to make sure... on workforce development to make sure that we are providing educational resources
• so that we are developing the workforce of the future and can corner the market on making sure that
• the first permanent Workforce Development Center for the state of Alabama.
• Yeah, so in my opinion, we have a workforce problem, and this helps with that.
• Okay, and then you can still proceed with your purchase and develop it as you please.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• do that work, and talk with you about how you can support the work that we're Doing to develop the workforce
• the clean energy workforce.
• We are addressing workforce needs throughout the spectrum.
• In Socorro County, we aren't getting development.
• Included in your development.

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• <00:15:55.040> in guide, train, promote, and develop in guide, train, promote, and develop
• We're facing a real emergency physician workforce problem.
• I was in professional development in California and flew back last night so that way I could be here
• <01:04:36.240> deficit hand, we have such a workforce deficit hand, we have such a workforce
• > limitations are currently workforce limitations are currently workforce limitations to<01:11

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled several referred administrative regulations, including a package from the Board of Respiratory Care described as a substantive housekeeping update to its regulations and incorporated materials. There were no questions from members, and the committee also heard from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, which was present in case questions arose but did not require action. Members then took up an amendment to the state health plan for facilities and services, specifically 900 KAR 5:02. Wesley Duke explained that a previously proposed criteria related to mega-voltage requirements, originally suggested by the Kentucky Hospital Association, was now being removed because the association no longer considered it necessary. The committee moved to accept the agency amendment, with a motion and second, and approved it without opposition. The committee next considered Senate Joint Resolution 23, a “food is medicine” resolution sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer. Supporters from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Hospital Association described the initiative as a voluntary, statewide effort already adopted by 52 hospitals, aimed at improving patient health while supporting Kentucky farmers and local food systems. Members discussed access to healthy food, grocery-store availability, school nutrition, and the need to reduce barriers to local procurement; the resolution was adopted unanimously after a roll call vote, with one senator briefly explaining a late vote due to weather. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 12, which would allow mid-level practitioners to serve as the leader of a Level IV trauma center under physician direction. The sponsor and witnesses from Appalachian Regional Healthcare argued the change would help address rural trauma-care shortages, align with national standards, and improve access without changing scope of practice or other trauma-center requirements. Several members raised questions and comments about rural access, liability, costs, and the broader health impacts, but no vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.