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• The economic impact is 87 million.
• generated over 1 billion, economic generated over 1 billion, economic impact<00:04:34.720> of
• The economic generated 6.2 million.
• Of course, we see economic impact. There is an economic impact in terms of restaurants.
• Whenever we look at the committee, and it's made up of small business, IT, tourism, and economic development

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:12 Roll Call: 00:00:21 Visit Jessamine - Making an Impact: 00:03:15 Fort Knox Update & Impact: 00:27:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the September minutes and heard two presentations focused on tourism and economic development. First, Visit Jessamine and local winery representatives described Jessamine County’s tourism branding, visitor center renovation at the old jail in Nicholasville, wayfinding signs, kiosks, murals, and the Jessamine Wine and Spirits Trail. They said Kentucky tourism generates more than $1 billion in taxes and $14.3 billion in economic impact statewide, and that Jessamine County tourism generates about $6.2 million in taxes and $87 million in economic impact. They emphasized that the wine trail and related events, including the Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival, draw repeat visitors, support surrounding counties, and attract visitors from across the country and overseas. Committee members praised the presentation and discussed local events such as Halloween activities in Nicholasville and Wilmore and the Great Jessamine Pumpkin event. The committee also received prepared comments on Fort Knox from Lance O’Brien of the Knox Regional Development Alliance after a Fort Knox representative could not attend because of the federal government shutdown. The remarks highlighted Fort Knox’s role as a military installation, economic engine, tourism draw, and workforce partner. The presentation cited an estimated $5.6 billion in annual output, about $1.3 billion in payroll, more than 60,000 retirees and veterans in the surrounding area, and roughly 11,000 to 13,000 soldiers stationed there at a time. It also noted major tourism-related activity such as Cadet Summer Training, the National Raider Challenge, and the George Patton Museum, along with more than $484 million in small-business contracts in fiscal year 2025 and Fort Knox’s role in IT and cybersecurity. Members discussed the importance of tourism revenue, out-of-state visitors, and the broader economic impact of both Jessamine County and Fort Knox.

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• It starts with typically action on developing or amending a regulation.
• we are to develop emission control regulations.
• And so when we develop regulations currently, we simply draw down our cost to develop, implement, and
• is we develop those regulations, we draw down from those accounts, and then we don't...
• So I think we’ve got to look at reality as we’re developing these.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• That took many years to develop. Yes, sir.
• They were developed in the ratification process.
• They were developed in the ratification process.
• single-family development per lot.
• So we continue to say the economic estimations were exceptionally low.

Summary: The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee met on February 3, 2025, with a quorum present and took up three main items. First, the committee considered a large set of recommended objections to Agency for Health Care Administration rules, all centered on sunset provisions stating the rules would expire after five years. AHCA asked for another deferral while it reviewed the rules, arguing the sunset language was a form of self-restraint rather than an invalid exercise of rulemaking authority. Committee leadership disagreed that further delay would resolve the issue and moved to a single vote covering all objections. The motion passed by roll call, and the committee informed AHCA that an objection would be filed unless the agency amended the rules within 30 days. The committee then heard an informational briefing from the Department of Environmental Protection on its Outstanding Florida Springs rule and stormwater rule. DEP explained that it did not prepare a statement of estimated regulatory cost for the springs rule because the proposed standards largely mirror existing water management district rules and the Central Florida Water Initiative framework, so DEP said there was no new regulatory burden. Members asked about permit authority, costs, and whether the rules were functionally different from prior rules. DEP maintained the rules set minimum standards and did not add costs beyond what regulated parties were already doing. DEP also described implementation of the stormwater rule adopted under the 2020 Clean Waterways Act and later ratified by the Legislature in 2024. DEP said the rule was the product of years of workshops and technical advisory committee meetings, and that the final version included lower-cost alternatives, grandfathering, and phased implementation. DEP estimated the rule’s cost at about $2,600 per acre in the revised CERC, while industry witnesses said the real cost could be much higher, especially if land costs are included. A home builders representative argued the estimate understated impacts, while a stormwater engineer said the rule gives more flexible, performance-based tools and could become more cost-effective over time. Finally, Senator Graal presented proposed Chapter 120 changes in SB 108, aimed at tightening and modernizing rulemaking. The proposal would require five-year rule reviews, annual agency reporting, faster notice of proposed rulemaking after authorizing legislation, electronic filing, public access to incorporated materials, clearer tracking of technical changes, and limits on how long rules can remain pending ratification. Members discussed whether the Legislature should be more specific in statutes about rulemaking deadlines and whether agencies should be more accountable when rules stall. No formal action was taken on the Chapter 120 proposals, and the committee adjourned after discussion.

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• for civic engagement, economic development, and cultural preservation.
• <00:14:29.680> development,<00:14:30.160> and<00:14:30.399> cultural economic development
• , and cultural economic development, and cultural preservation.<00:14:32.639> In<00:14:33.040>
• Development Bank.
• constrained economic growth. constrained economic growth.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Um we most recent economic forecast.
• main um parts of this is real economic main um parts of this is real economic growth.<00:05:35.280
• have happened and also economic things. have happened and also economic things.
• If it's economic... >> Dave brought it up, but it's really about the economic impact. >> Okay, I got
• it the way the developers want to do." it the way the developers want to do."

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• inherent in the institutions of the United States and created to maintain social, political and economic
• support for Senate Bill 17 to especially the provision calling for standardized monitoring tool developed
• The Florida Department of Education will develop and distribute re modules to ensure consistency across
• This legislation refined to the definition of economically disadvantaged from federal poverty level to
• up the ladder of from continuing to climb economically up the ladder of upward mobility.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It's a pathway to economic opportunity, homeownership, and small business ownership.
• and limited economic mobility.
• When it occurs, it's costly, time-consuming, and uncertain for project developers.
• That's exactly as it sounds: the development of a geothermal project.
• NCPA supports geothermal exploration and streamlining geothermal development.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <00:25:57.120> development sure that uh tribal economic development sure that uh tribal economic
• I think on 85.7 to 85.8, it mentions tribal economic development entities and CDFIs.
• I think on 85.7 to 85.8, it mentions tribal economic development entities and CDFIs.
• I think on 85.7 to 85.8, it mentions tribal economic development entities and CDFIs.
• 10,000 will actually help more economic 10,000 will actually help more economic development.<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• development. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. development. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• <02:29:28.800> economic<02:29:29.280> opportunity growth and econom economic opportunity
• growth and econom economic opportunity for<02:29:30.000> the<02:29:30.160> American<02
• without strangling business development without strangling business development and<03:45:50.399
• It's a loss of jobs, a loss of economic It's a loss of jobs, a loss of economic stability,<04:38

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Jill Clark, director of development. Angel Angel Toa, of development.
• The Economic Development Rellos. The Economic Development Rellos.
• The Economic Development Association of Alabama has a reception Association of Alabama has a reception
• So, I mean, it's a good bill, a good economic bill. It's a good bill good economic bill.
• development from middle school to that development from middle school to that development from middle

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• And then our third ranking budget is our transportation and economic development silo with 15% of the
• And then our third ranking budget is our transportation and economic development silo with 15% of the
• state budget. transportation and economic development silo with 15% of the state budget.
• Coming in with our infrastructure and economic development realm, the transportation work for in with
• our infrastructure and economic development realm, the transportation work program we're recommending

Bills: S7010

Keywords: Roth contributions, deferred compensation, retirement savings, Florida Statutes, tax benefits

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to take up SB 7010 by Senator Mayfield, which would authorize Roth post-tax contribution options in state and local deferred compensation plans. The bill was briefly explained, received one appearance in support, had no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended $117.4 billion “Floridians’ First Budget.” The presentation highlighted major spending areas including education, health care, public safety, transportation, environmental restoration, and economic development. Key proposals included increased FEFP funding for K-12 schools, teacher salary funding, higher education support, Everglades and water quality funding, emergency preparedness reserves, corrections staffing and pay increases, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, cybersecurity, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments. Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserve planning, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and expenditures, the use of federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facilities, the animal abuse hotline, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and the proposed reduction in ADAP eligibility for HIV/AIDS medication assistance. A member of the public also testified at length about concerns that the ADAP changes would harm access to life-saving medications and alleged improper shifting of program funds. Committee members and the presenter acknowledged follow-up questions on several items, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the favorable report on SB 7010 and adjournment.

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• Development Authority. Development Authority.
• , Agency of Agriculture, director of Agricultural Lending, Vermont Economic Development Authority, seed
• , Agency of Agriculture, director of Agricultural Lending, Vermont Economic Development Authority, seed
• , Agency of Agriculture, director of Agricultural Lending, Vermont Economic Development Authority, seed
• , Agency of Agriculture, director of Agricultural Lending, Vermont Economic Development Authority, seed

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate Bill 323, suspending the rules to consider it immediately. The bill was described as a broad agricultural measure with committee amendments and fiscal implications, and it was reported favorably by the Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry Committee, Ways and Means, and Appropriations. Members outlined sections dealing with milk market corrections, farm-to-school language, repeal of the obsolete pest control compact, pesticide applicator licensing changes, seed law updates, the Vermont Agricultural Credit Program, hemp regulation, and CAFO-related provisions. The Agriculture committee reported the bill out 7-0-1, and the effective date was described as July 1, 2026, except for the hemp provisions, which would take effect upon passage. Much of the discussion focused on the hemp sections. Supporters said the bill updates Vermont law to reflect federal changes and shifts hemp oversight from the Agency of Agriculture to the Cannabis Control Board. The hemp provisions would create registration and licensing requirements for hemp producers, processors, and certain hemp products; set fees; authorize testing, inspections, stop-sale orders, and administrative penalties; and allow rulemaking on product standards, labeling, insurance, additives, and age restrictions. Speakers said the changes were intended to help Vermont’s hemp industry maintain access to banking, insurance, and interstate commerce while improving consumer safety and regulatory clarity. Other agricultural provisions were also explained in detail. The bill would clarify milk producer hearing rights, update farm-to-school grant/contract language, remove outdated pest-control compact language, and adjust pesticide applicator exam and fee rules, including removing the limit on retakes and eliminating certain government applicator fees. It would also modernize seed labeling and definitions, transfer the Vermont Agricultural Credit Program into a new statutory structure under VEDA, and make conforming cross-reference changes in tax and cannabis fund statutes. The final sections would add a CAFO permit working group and require consultant training for state agencies on CAFO inspections, with those provisions contingent on future funding. Ways and Means noted the bill’s fee changes could affect state revenues, including an estimated hemp-related impact of roughly $10,000 to $90,000, though the exact effect was uncertain.

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• Warning: using cannabis before age 25, as the director noted, can harm brain development.
• And warning, do not drive development.
• <01:20:49.199> adequate that the state could develop adequate that the state could develop
• critical economic atmosphere in cities. critical economic atmosphere in cities.
• <01:44:31.360> a directs the department to uh develop a directs the department to uh develop

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• c> we<00:28:36.159> would economic development money that we would economic development money
• I mean economic<00:28:54.080> development<00:28:54.880> it<00:28:55.039> would<00
• :28:55.279> be<00:28:56.080> more economic development it would be more economic development
• <01:14:00.800> development,<01:14:01.280> water prioritized, economic development,
• water prioritized, economic development, water issues.<01:14:02.800> But<01:14:02.960> we

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the October 21 minutes, and then heard a KO presentation focused on county jail funding pressures. KO leaders and county judges said jail costs have become a statewide crisis, noting that county general fund contributions to jail budgets have risen sharply since 2019. They said the organization’s sole legislative priority this session is to “reshape the shared responsibility” for county jails through three main proposals: incentivizing regional jails, clarifying responsibility for pre-trial felony detainees, and changing the model for housing state inmates. On regional jails, KO proposed one-time state construction help for new or expanded regional facilities, allowing former county jails to become 96-hour holdover facilities, changing regional jail authority boards so each participating county jailer can serve, increasing the closed-jail supplement, and offering a one-time payment to counties that close a jail and join a regional plan. On pre-trial felony detainees, Judge Mosley argued counties bear the full cost for people held before trial, sometimes for years, and said counties should be reimbursed for time served credit when those inmates are later sentenced. On state inmates, KO said the current per diem of $35.34 is below the average daily county jail cost of $63.44, and proposed a new contract model requiring the Department of Corrections to pay actual housing costs while counties provide agreed programming such as substance use treatment, cognitive behavioral programming, re-entry services, workforce training, and academic programming. Members asked about the fiscal impact of the package, the feasibility of regional jail population thresholds, and whether the proposal could affect counties’ ability to house federal inmates. KO said regionalization should remain a local decision, that a bill draft and fiscal note were being developed, and that only certain jails are eligible to house federal inmates under existing agreements. Representative Maddox also asked about social media comments by Judge Mosley regarding homeschooling; Mosley said the remarks were unrelated to KO and apologized for any offense. Senator Mills asked what counties would do with savings from jail costs, and judges said the money would likely go to local services such as roads, ambulance service, senior programs, parks, economic development, infrastructure, broadband, and water projects.

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• <00:48:06.880> Development,<00:48:07.400> Tourism, to the Economic Development, Tourism
• , to the Economic Development, Tourism, and<00:48:08.840> Labor<00:48:09.160> Committee,
• President, I move that House Bill 692 be taken from the Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and
• Labor, given its first reading, and returned to the Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and
• advance clean water, economic advance clean water, economic development,<01:14:01.440> community

Keywords: 958, all

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• A few of them will be joining your House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development after the floor
• <00:03:46.159> on<00:03:46.319> Commerce<00:03:46.640> and<00:03:46.879> Economic
• Committee on Commerce and Economic Committee on Commerce and Economic Development<00:03:47.840><
• 48.080> the<00:03:48.319> floor<00:03:48.879> to<00:03:49.280> discuss Development
• after the floor to discuss Development after the floor to discuss uh<00:03:50.319> some<00:03

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a moment of silence and referred House Bill 542, relating to terminating PCB testing of schools in Vermont and carrying an appropriation, to the Committee on Appropriations under House Rule 35A. The body then heard a series of announcements recognizing guests in the gallery, including directors and staff from court diversion and pre-trial services, Community College of Vermont early college and free degree promise students, and a former House member returning to the chamber. Members also offered personal remarks, including a birthday recognition for a colleague and a story about reconnecting with the Okamoto family. On the action calendar, House Bill 907, relating to legislative review of reporting requirements, was taken up and a motion was made to postpone action on the bill for one legislative day. The House agreed, and action on H. 907 was postponed. No other substantive floor debate or amendments were recorded. Before adjournment, a member announced a legislative ski night at Bolton Valley Ski Resort on February 25 and said a signup email would be recirculated. The House then adjourned by motion until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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• . >> Now you've heard the first reading of the bill and it is referred to the committee on economic development
• referred to the the bill and it is referred to the committee<00:09:18.800> on<00:09:19.040> economic
• <00:09:19.680> development.
• committee on economic development. committee on economic development.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• So we need to figure this thing out and as our economic development moving forward. Thank you.
• out<00:05:09.360> and<00:05:09.600> as<00:05:09.840> our<00:05:10.000> economic
• thing out and as our economic thing out and as our economic development<00:05:11.039> moving<
• development moving forward. Thank you. development moving forward. Thank you.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a roll call, approval of the prior day’s journal, and receipt of several communications, including governor’s messages transmitting proposed conference drafts for collective bargaining agreements, House communications on concurrence with Senate amendments and conferee changes, and conference and standing committee reports. The chamber also took up advise-and-consent items on governor’s messages, approving the nominees on consent with no objections and confirming them. The Senate then adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 121, House Draft 1, after several members registered no votes and Senators Kim and Gabbard reserved their votes; the resolution passed with five no votes. Members also adopted House Concurrent Resolution 96 on consent. During the meeting, Senator Kim introduced newly confirmed members in the gallery, including Ken Kawahara for the Board of Regents and student regent Joshua from Muina. On final reading, the Senate passed SB 1296 CD1 relating to disaster recovery and SB 1318 CD1 relating to water pollution by unanimous consent. The Senate also reconsidered and agreed to House amendments to SB 1448 HD2, with Senator San Buenaventura noting the changes were technical and created a clean date; one-day notice was then given for final reading. A legislative communication extending the conference negotiation deadline for fiscal bills from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. was filed, and the chair announced the decking deadline for fiscal bills in conference was 11:30 p.m. The Senate then recessed until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, leaving the journal open until midnight for additional conference committee reports.

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• developing anything. developing anything.
• Um, this bill I actually did um do a read through of it recently and uh it's basically an economic development
• Um, so their attempt is to define how the relationship of someone who's going to economic development
• , and workforce economic development, and workforce training<04:06:09.040> for<04:06:09.439>
• <04:07:54.399> development basically uh an economic development basically uh an economic development

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Throughout my career, I've focused on workforce development, collaborating with local school districts
• Developing workforce partnerships and serving on a number of different boards to advance these efforts
• development goals of the Fort Worth region.
• Is it the Council on Education and Workplace or Workforce Development? Workforce development.
• Education and workforce development. Got it. Okay.

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations