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• acquire a license and would authorize the Secretary of EOHHS, in consultation with A&F and DPH, to develop
• The council stands ready to work in collaboration with the legislature and the administration to develop
• As mentioned earlier by both Julie and Jake, these bills were developed from recommendations made by
• House Bill 777 and 7 Bill 471 aimed to develop educational resources for economic well-being, allowing
• So if licensure becomes a reality, we should make sure it's designed so it doesn't limit competition.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Aging and Independence held a hearing on several bills, led by Chair Tom Stanley and Senate Chair Patricia Jehlen. The committee first heard testimony on H. 765/S. 487, an act relative to councils on aging, which would update outdated statutory language and allow directors of councils on aging to make staffing decisions when a council is structured as an advisory body. Representative Donahue and Betsy Connell of the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging said the change reflects how most councils now operate and would resolve conflicts like the one that arose in Sherborn. Members asked about whether the bill would affect town managers, volunteer roles, and whether the language should more clearly exempt informal volunteer help; supporters said the bill is aimed at municipal staffing structures, not unpaid volunteer assistance. The committee then took extensive testimony on H. 789/S. 470, an act to improve Massachusetts home care, which would create a statewide licensure system for non-medical home care agencies and entities. Julie Watt, Jay Krillovich, Betsy Krimmins, Lisa Gargoni, Tim Foley, and several providers and advocates supported the bill, arguing that licensure would establish baseline standards for background checks, training, service plans, insurance, complaint procedures, and labor-law compliance, while helping consumers identify legitimate providers and reducing fraud and abuse. Several witnesses described problems with unlicensed or poorly supervised providers, and family members and dementia advocates emphasized the need for dementia-specific training and better oversight for vulnerable clients. Tim Foley also raised concerns about private equity’s growing role in home care and said stronger regulation is needed to protect consumers and workers. Committee members focused on practical questions about the bill’s scope, including whether it would reach informal paid helpers, volunteers, or people doing occasional household tasks, and what agency would enforce the rules. Supporters said the bill is intended to cover entities advertising home care services, not unpaid volunteer help, though they acknowledged regulators would need to work out details. John Sneeth of Tribute Home Care offered a more cautious view, saying licensure should not unduly burden smaller providers or reduce competition, and that enforcement would be key. The hearing also included testimony from the Alzheimer’s Association and family caregivers, who strongly supported the bill’s dementia-training provisions and described how trained caregivers improved safety and quality of life for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. At the end of the hearing, the committee also heard support for H. 778/S. 473, regarding the Commission on LGBTQ Aging, with Lisa Krinsky urging funding for a full-time director and continued support for the commission’s strategic plan. After public testimony concluded, the committee adjourned the hearing by motion and voice vote.

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• How we develop a protocol and the Council...
• Their need for space for competitive sports and community activities would be separated.
• The city has hired multiple economic development directors.
• There are locker rooms, competitive locker rooms, a weight room, and a large amount of bleacher space
• There may be costs after the software and everything is developed that we may have to pay year-over-year

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• IT'S A COMPETITIVE GRANT THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WITH IT'S A COMPETITIVE GRANT
• ACTIVITIES FOR HURRICANE LOSS AND THERE IS A TOTAL OF 3 MILLION IN HERE FOR THE PUBLIC SHELTER DEVELOPMENT
• WE ARE PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BUILDING CODE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS THROUGH TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
• I WOULD TALK TO YOUR INSURANCE AGENT WHO SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEVELOP BASED ON THE 1802 FORM OR THE COMPANY
• TO GO TO SPACE AND TO DEVELOP NEW PRODUCTS BUT ONE OF MY CONSTITUENTS SPENT HALF A MILLION DOLLARS AT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• for development.
• you are looking to develop? you are looking to develop?
• The development process.
• <01:16:57.760> Um, development now. Um, development now.
• Competition on price, competition on service.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:05:17.520> as increase under airport development as increase under airport development
• support for economic development support for economic development projects<01:10:30.400> like
• the lack of transparency in developing the lack of transparency in developing this<01:12:49.960>
• support safety as as more development support safety as as more development occurs<01:19:44.480>
• <02:13:27.920> Uh develop the implementation plan. Uh develop the implementation plan.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• were four main areas that people would apply for a grant: either law enforcement, mitigation, or competitive
• OHV trail development, etc., and education, signage, that kind of bucket.
• How do we avoid gift clauses and all that and, you know, make it a competitive program?
• How do we avoid gift clauses and all that and, you know, make it a competitive program?
• You know, I don't pretend to know what the product development cycles are in these guys and where they're

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So, back when US West was formed in 1984, competitive voice or broadband services really didn't exist
• You didn't have wireless or satellite competition.
• You didn't have wireless or satellite competition.
• It is important to remember that telecommunications is the only competitive utility.
• There is no competition in electricity, gas, or water.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The Senate Economic Development Committee will come to order. Clerk, please call the roll.
• HB 112 also establishes the Texas Science Park Commission to develop a statewide plan that fortifies.
• The temporary board appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker initiates development and transitions
• sustainable water supply, and access to major highways and ports. and airports, ensuring Texas remains a competitive
• Pegasus Park obviously is a great business cluster. that has really developed so organically, that's

Bills: HB112, HB117

Keywords: county regulation, impervious cover, land use, unincorporated areas, environmental management, 1185, senate, all

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• uh usually if a local development uh usually if a local government<00:32:15.760> project<00:32
• So Economic Development projects, community centers, things like that are here, and you can see those
• But the way that they're in competition specifically is in guideline one and guideline three.
• I'm seeing in several communities throughout southern Minnesota where the development of businesses,
• of businesses uh the development of businesses uh the development<01:06:41.559> of<01:06:42.160

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Capital Investment Committee met on January 16 for an informational overview on state bonding and capital investment. House Research analyst Chelsea Griffin and House Fiscal analyst Andrew Lee explained the nonpartisan roles of their offices and then walked members through the basics of Minnesota bonding: how bonds are issued and repaid, how they are categorized, and the main legal authorities governing state general obligation bonds, including the state constitution, Minnesota statutes, and federal tax law. Griffin emphasized that state GO bond proceeds must be used for a public purpose, for a purpose authorized in the constitution, as specifically described in law, and must mature within 20 years. She also noted that state GO bonding is typically originated in the House and that capital projects financed with state GO bonds generally require a three-fifths vote in each chamber. The presentation also covered practical limits and requirements on bonding projects, including the distinction between state and local GO bonding, the role of bond counsel, restrictions on bond-financed property, the prohibition on reimbursing already-paid costs, and the full funding and non-state match requirements. In response to member questions, Griffin clarified that the full funding requirement in section 16A.502 means a project must be fully funded before the appropriation is available, while section 16A.86 reflects an expectation that local governments provide about half the financing for local projects, though the legislature can choose to fund more than half or waive a local match. She also said she did not believe a bill to make the 50 percent match requirement statutory passed last session. Lee then began a spreadsheet-based overview of the 2023 capital budget laws, explaining how capital investment spreadsheets are organized and how different fund types appear in the documents. He highlighted examples such as University of Minnesota projects funded with GO bonds and Minnesota State projects using user financing, where the system contributes a share of project costs from non-state sources such as tuition or system revenues. The committee did not take any votes or formal actions during this informational meeting.

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• in May, that delay cost the developer in May, that delay cost the developer $955<03:08:03.279>
• need<03:10:24.080> a hardworking energy developers need a hardworking energy developers need
• <03:11:40.160> and reduce energy prices is competition and reduce energy prices is competition
• <03:22:35.200> an oil development in the Perian Basin. an oil development in the Perian Basin
• <04:16:06.800> rules this by requiring FK to develop rules this by requiring FK to develop

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Kentucky quarter horse development Kentucky quarter horse development funds.<00:19:42.960> These
• The development funds finals purses.
• ,<00:52:33.280> not offerings to remain competitive, not offerings to remain competitive,
• <00:56:59.440> and<00:56:59.760> the workforce development and the workforce development
• <01:00:02.240> of receipt of monies to development of receipt of monies to development of

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its August 21 meeting and then received an update from Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation leadership on implementation of Senate Bill 299 and House Bill 566. Jamie Eids and staff described the agency’s new structure after charitable gaming was brought under the corporation, including new divisions, staffing, banking, payroll, insurance, procurement, and reporting systems. They also unveiled the corporation’s new logo and tagline, and said the transition had been designed to avoid interruption for charities, licensees, and racing operations. A major focus was the fee structure required by House Bill 566. Eids outlined current licensing fees across racing, sports wagering, and charitable gaming, compared Kentucky’s fees with other states, and recommended keeping the status quo for one more year because the agency has only recently brought all three components fully in-house. Members asked about whether charitable gaming had harmed veterans’ groups or other nonprofits, whether any revenue should be transferred back to the state, and whether the charitable gaming licenses cover one-off raffles as well as standing operations. Eids said she had not heard complaints, said the licenses include all such activity with some exemptions, and agreed to look at the question of future transfers. The committee then heard from Melissa Combs Wright on pari-mutuel wagering and Hannah Sims on sports wagering. They reported continued growth in historical horse racing, more than $11 billion in total pari-mutuel wagering in fiscal year 2025, over $10.5 billion in HHR wagers, and about $161 million in pari-mutuel tax revenue, with most of that supporting the general fund and horse-breeding development funds. They also said sports wagering has generated nearly $5 billion in wagers since launch, $73 million for the public pension fund, and more than $2 million for problem gambling services, while expanding to 13 retail locations and 92 additional sports events. Members raised concerns about players being cut off after winning, the lack of local government revenue sharing from gaming facilities, and the growth of computer-assisted wagering; the witnesses said they were reviewing CAWs and that Kentucky does not license poker rooms through the corporation.

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• grants and up to 10% of grant funds for competitive grants to ensure stable and adequate funding for
• grants and up to 10% of grant funds for competitive grants to ensure stable and adequate funding for
• grants and up to 10% of grant funds for competitive grants to ensure stable and adequate funding for
• grants and up to 10% of grant funds for competitive grants to ensure stable and adequate funding for
• State Patrol headquarters space, commercial vehicles, and our training and development.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate File 75, a pilot project to test autonomous or semi-autonomous mowing and vegetation management along state highways. Senator Jasinski said the bill is intended to reduce traffic delays caused by ditch mowing and improve worker safety by moving crews out of active traffic. An A1 amendment was adopted to shift the funding source from the general fund to trunk highway funds. Testifiers from Bot Crew described robotic mowing technology, including remote piloting, autonomous navigation using LiDAR, cameras, GIS data, and obstacle detection, and said the machines could work at night and potentially reduce labor needs while improving safety. Members asked about mowing around guardrails, bridge features, and sensitive plants; the company said the system could be programmed to identify and avoid certain vegetation and could also be used for seeding. The committee then approved the bill, as amended, and re-referred it to finance. The committee next received the Department of Public Safety’s presentation on the governor’s budget request. Commissioner Bob Jacobson outlined an operating adjustment for DPS divisions, a request for grant administration authority to allow a portion of grant funds to cover oversight costs, and then turned to division-specific items. State Patrol Colonel Christina Bovich presented a request for $48.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for a new metro headquarters, plus a recruitment proposal that would provide $1 million in each of 2026 and 2027 and $10 million in later years to expand recruiting, advertising, and academy capacity. She also proposed a change to the excessive-speed penalty so that driving more than 35 miles per hour over the limit would trigger a six-month license revocation, regardless of the posted speed zone. Members questioned the headquarters funding source, the cost of recruitment efforts, and academy expenses; Bovich said the academy costs about $350,000 per person and that the recruitment request would support broader outreach, including nationwide recruiting. Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hansen then presented a request for an additional $485,000 per year in trunk highway funds for planning and administration. He said the money is needed to cover rising operating costs, maintain the federal match for traffic safety grants, and support new federal public participation and engagement requirements tied to traffic safety funding. No votes were taken on the DPS budget items during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Each school must also develop... ...on the school's website and annually to the Arizona Board of Regents
• Each school must also develop and implement a FAFSA awareness strategy that is aligned with the SBE's
• We also provide free professional development, toolkits, handouts, plug-and-play presentations, and some
• Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1711 requires the State Board of Education, or SBE, to develop a
• Madam Chair and members, Senate Bill 1711 requires the State Board of Education, or SBE, to develop a

Bills: SB1004, SB1424, SB1497, SB1507, SB1572, SB1684, SB1711, SB1741, SB1754, SB1763, SB1798, SCR1012, SCR1041, SCR1051

Keywords: sex offender registration, sex offender registry, A.R.S. 13-3821, sexual offenses, public safety, GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring, transient offender, homeless registrant, online identifiers, internet identifiers, sheriff notification, Department of Public Safety, DPS, DNA collection, juvenile adjudication, kidnapping of a minor, unlawful imprisonment of a minor, lifetime registration, community notification

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• The guidelines are developed through IMAX subcommittees, which are made up, The guidelines are developed
• It's not something that the business community wants to see for competition for their members.
• To see for competition for their members.
• We eventually developed some perspectives on the key issues of the task force, and then we developed
• We eventually developed some perspectives on the key issues of the task force, and then we developed

Summary: The committee first received an update from the Attorney General’s office on a new workers’ rights unit and two request bills. The office said the unit will focus on wage theft and civil rights enforcement, using existing resources for a small staff. It also described a bill to expand civil investigative demand authority for labor, wage theft, prevailing wage, and discrimination investigations, and an Immigrant Worker Protection Act that would require employer notice when federal immigration authorities request employee records, limit access to nonpublic work areas without a warrant, and restrict disclosure of employee data without proper legal process. Senators asked about costs, funding sources, and the scope of the proposed authority, and the office said it would follow up with more detail. The committee then heard a detailed presentation on Washington’s workers’ compensation system from Labor and Industries, including how claims are filed, how the medical provider network works, and how treatment authorizations and utilization review are handled. L&I said the network was created to improve care quality and return workers to work, and explained that most routine care is automatically authorized while certain procedures require prior approval or review. A question from Senator Conway focused on the role of the medical director and the appeals process; L&I said decisions can be protested and reconsidered, with exceptions reviewed through a complex treatment unit and medical staff. An experience panel followed with testimony from labor representatives, physicians, and an injured-worker attorney, who argued that the medical provider network and treatment guidelines can delay or deny needed care, especially in complex cases such as PTSD, brain injuries, and serious orthopedic injuries. They described long appeals, utilization review barriers, provider shortages, and the impact on injured workers and families, while L&I’s presentation emphasized the system’s structure and review safeguards. The committee then heard a report from the Underground Economy Task Force in the construction industry. L&I summarized the task force’s findings on worker misclassification, unregistered contractors, and unpaid taxes and premiums, and outlined consensus and majority recommendations, including better interagency communication, stronger penalties for repeat offenders, more authority to address successorship, possible contractor notice requirements, and further study of cash payments. The Attorney General’s office, labor, and business representatives generally supported the report’s goals but differed on some recommendations, especially those affecting independent contractors, contractor liability, and administrative burdens. The chair and Senator Conway thanked participants and said the report would inform future legislation.

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• We've been competitive in the investment professional realm.
• I believe a strong economic engine in that area will promote other development to happen.
• booked it for three nights in a row, and the risk of outdoor concerts are the reason why we don't develop
• I think part of that is due to our marketing and the big push on the development side.
• The YCC is the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps, and we are a workforce development program.

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• <00:20:23.840> and<00:20:24.360> detention sporting competitions and detention sporting
• competitions and detention facilities<00:20:26.840> and<00:20:26.960> you'll<00:20:27.159
• <00:22:00.440> in sporting events or competitions in sporting events or competitions in sports
• They develop in the body at the same time, at different times. They're just not the same thing.
• You know, somebody else referred also, you know, we learn as we go and we develop.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• , That also affects economic development, That also affects economic development, all<00:22:46.480
• , community development. >> Okay.
• ,<01:08:23.839> community economic development, community economic development, community
• development. development. development.
• <01:24:07.320> software some states have developed software some states have developed software

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The chairman opened by explaining that the committee would hear proposed interim topics and then rank them by written submissions rather than debating them one by one. The Public Service Commission presented two topics: an educational session on small water utilities, citing maintenance needs, water-quality compliance, and difficulty accessing capital, and a review of civil penalties for pipeline safety violations because Wyoming’s statutory penalties are far below federal levels and could affect compliance and funding. Members and outside presenters then outlined a range of additional topics. Representative Campbell proposed work on fire protection districts and EMS districts, focusing on financial stability, mill levies, and possible county authority to combine districts and levies. He also raised public records at meetings, corporate filing fees, and fraudulent corporate filings. The Community College Commission proposed updating annexation statutes so communities can join community college districts more easily, especially where current mill-levy rules create funding issues. Senator Crago supported the fraudulent corporate filings topic and noted related technology-based solutions and overlap with blockchain issues. Other proposals included CPA “Pathways” licensing changes to address a shortage of accountants, a review of public meetings and public records laws, continuation of the electricity study with emphasis on grid reliability and large-load capacity constraints, and a broader review of the public meetings and records act. Ashley Harpstreith of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities supported extending municipal audit deadlines and described a statewide shortage of auditors and CPAs. Healthy Wyoming proposed studying health coverage options for low-income working adults, including state-sponsored or cooperative models. Representative Chestek proposed making most nonpartisan county offices elected on a nonpartisan basis. No votes or final selections were taken in the portion provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and discussed whether topics should be assigned to this committee or another one.

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• that allows them to be as development that allows them to be as competitive<00:04:17.359> as<
• Employers across development issue.
• > purpose<01:27:00.400> and contextual development of purpose and contextual development
• multi-disciplinary project development multi-disciplinary project development efforts<01:39:34.719
• multiddisciplinary project development multiddisciplinary project development requirements<01:40

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• are coming in and saying, you know what, we're going to give all of your product and only your competition
• are coming in and saying, you know what, we're going to give all of your product and only your competition
• Also wanted to highlight recent developments at the federal level as well.
• the developer in his decision.
• Director of the Charleston Regional Development Association. He passed away last week.

Keywords: 977, all

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• Sections 18 through 21 um contain the land bank economic development abatement language that was heard
• 05:13.960> land<00:05:14.240> bank<00:05:14.560> economic<00:05:15.000> development
• uh land bank economic development uh land bank economic development abatement<00:05:15.880> language
• The Chamber supports policies that best position our state for future success by advancing a competitive
• Quite simply, House File 2274 would put Minnesota companies at a significant competitive disadvantage

Keywords: 1183, house