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MN
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- Among her credentials is an understanding of labor, of energy transmission, of clean energy policy after
- Among her credentials is an understanding of labor, of energy transmission, of clean energy policy after
- Among her credentials is an understanding of labor, of energy transmission, of clean energy policy after
- Among her credentials is an understanding of labor, of energy transmission, of clean energy policy after
- Among her credentials is an understanding of labor, of energy transmission, of clean energy policy after
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We've seen increases in costs of 30%, give or take, taxes, utilities, insurance, labor, and materials
- We've seen increases in costs of 30%, give or take, taxes, utilities, insurance, labor, and materials
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to <01:27:15.239>home <01:27:15.440>ownership <01:27:16.320>uh code - I'll move on to home ownership uh code I'll move on to home ownership uh home<01:27:16.719>
ownership
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Information Technology Oversight Committee (8-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- government entity, which it's indicated that you were, and how does that impact your model procurement code
- Do you follow the procurement code? Do you follow the model procurement code?
- And so that decrease in manual labor can go a long way in time savings and could reduce the number of
- And so that that decrease in that<01:39:54.000>
manual <01:39:54.320>labor <01:39:54.719 - can go a long way in that manual labor can go a long way in time<01:39:56.000>
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:27
Legislative Research Commission 00:01:15
KentuckyWired Operations Company 00:17:30
Wireless Internet Service Providers Association 00:40:15
Administrative Office of the Courts 01:08:55
Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts 01:33:00, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the July 9 minutes without objection and heard from Jay Hartz and Jonathan Harris of the Legislative Research Commission. Members asked about Capitol and legislator security in light of recent targeted shootings in other states. Hartz said LRC had removed members’ home addresses from its website, was reviewing other state-government records for similar information, and was working with the Speaker, Senate President, Kentucky State Police, and outside security experts on broader safety measures. He also said LRC is exploring commercial products to help block personal contact information from public view, but declined to name vendors publicly. Harris added that driver’s license scans at the Capitol are handled by Kentucky State Police, while LRC has a process for flagging high-volume or concerning contacts for police review. The LRC also reported that redistricting work has already begun, with census coordination underway, evaluation of redistricting software including Mapitude and open-source tools, and plans to make the same tools available to the public in the LRC library.
The committee then heard from Kentucky Wired Operations Company CEO Robert Morphonius, COO Tom Snyder, and counsel Patrick Hughes about the Kentucky Wired network. They explained the corporate structure: Kentucky Wired Operations Company is a private for-profit special purpose entity that designs, builds, operates, and maintains the network; Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Company is a nonprofit instrumentality used for financing; and Open Fiber Kentucky handles commercialization of excess capacity under a wholesale agreement. They said Kentucky Wired Operations is in the operations and maintenance phase, with those obligations continuing until 2045, and that technical changes to the network generally require KCNA approval through formal change-order processes. They also said the company conducted a market test in June 2023 under Schedule 19 of its contract, considered proposals including Open Fiber and the incumbent service provider, and retained the existing provider.
Members asked about KCNA’s role, procurement, network customers, and revenue. The witnesses said Quac operates outside normal state procurement because its process is governed by contract, while KCNA acts as the Commonwealth’s oversight authority and filter for changes. They identified current network users as including AOC, KCTCS, postsecondary education, and other Commonwealth agencies, with all requests routed through KCNA; they also said a separate change process for Exceliccom is in litigation. On funding, they said the operation is paid through monthly appropriations, with roughly a million dollars a month for the service provider and a couple hundred thousand for Quac’s oversight, not including debt service, which is bundled into the availability payment. The discussion ended as members began asking about responsibility for damage-related costs such as squirrel-related outages.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/13/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
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- populations crash, as they are with neonic use, the alternative is hand pollination, which is extremely labor
- It preserves their soil health, protects the free labors that the pollinators provide.
- It preserves their soil health, protects the free labors that the pollinators provide.
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protects <04:07:45.359>the <04:07:45.600>free <04:07:45.760>labors - <04:07:46.239>
that health, protects the free labors that health, protects the free labors
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Aug 14th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We heard from a lot of our communities and heirs that they were losing the labor force.
- In other states I've worked in, we have comparative data that shows what from what zip code to what zip
- code for what diagnosis patients went.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This has been three years in the making, and to finally start to see the fruits of that labor, really
- We do have our tribal conservation office that is geared more towards game and fish and code enforcement
- Under New Mexico code, we show that it's a violation. It is online gaming.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- quote-unquote reasonable steps to age-verify products that are unlawful to sell to children under our civil code
- review process that is currently available by the Department of Public Health under Health and Safety Code
- According to an independent economic study, labor income alone could drop. by as much as $160 million
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- moment to put good policy over partisan Gannon to ensure that every Texan, regardless of their zip code
- have had enough money to pay for. primary costs across the state, and that was primarily related to labor
- requirements with respect to our cross-check program. which is what it's referred to in the election code
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 4, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Some examples of those would be culinary management, computer coding, construction, welding, plumbing
- education in the past, are you aware of initiatives like restorative justice, white privilege, and code
- much— And so that is, I am very passionate about that program because we have seen the fruit of that labor
Summary:
The Justice Budget Committee heard detailed presentations from the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Corrections on staffing, services, and budget needs. DJJ Secretary Hall emphasized that the agency’s main public safety strategy is education, along with prevention and recidivism reduction. He described major staffing improvements after pay increases for probation, detention, residential care, and prevention workers, and outlined DJJ’s mental health, aftercare, and education continuum, including the Florida Scholars Academy and Florida Youth College. He said the new statewide education model is showing early gains in progress monitoring, high school graduation, and postsecondary enrollment, while also noting ongoing operational issues such as IT connectivity, rural staffing gaps, and the need for geographic pay adjustments for teachers. He also discussed detention center replacement plans in Hillsborough, Broward, and Palm Beach, and said DJJ would transition the Broward JAC to a security contractor after the sheriff’s office pulls sworn officers from the site.
Members asked about campus performance differences, teacher pay, detention education quality, and concerns about the rollout and leadership of the Scholars Academy. Hall said some campuses face rural access and infrastructure problems, but the blended learning model provides continuity when internet or staffing issues arise. He defended the superintendent’s qualifications and said early problems with inappropriate online content were addressed. Representative Porras raised concerns about educational quality and the superintendent’s past disciplinary history, while Representative Barrera urged more mentorship and fatherhood-focused programming in juvenile facilities.
DOC Secretary Dixon said the prison system is under pressure from rising inmate populations, staffing shortages, and overtime costs. He argued that the system needs funded posts for every functioning housing unit, noting that the department has added housing units without enough staff and now relies heavily on overtime, mobile officer deployments, and shift conversions to keep facilities operating safely. He highlighted that many officers are new, that outside-hospital transports have risen sharply, and that mental health units require additional staffing. DOC’s mental health chief described a large and growing treatment system with outpatient, inpatient, intensive outpatient, and court-ordered services, saying about a quarter of the prison population has a diagnosed mental illness. Community corrections staff described treatment programs, employment specialists, mobile probation and reentry units, and a new mental health first aid training initiative. Reentry staff reported expanded substance abuse, education, CTE, chaplaincy, and digital learning programs, including Edovo and a forthcoming Work Bay platform. No votes were taken.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I have to run down to Labor, so if you don’t see me when you open that, I’m on my way.
- One good thing that this amendment does is that it affects both codes of law: the code of law that was
- So, without the amendment, this only covers one code of law.
- Adding this covers one code of law.
- amendment has it applied to both codes amendment has it applied to both codes of<04:12:18.800>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:39:42.000>
of amendment uh that are from the code of amendment uh that are from the code - And so this did happen, and those scammers are so creative that they create a little digital QR code
- They have now modified the technology that you can just show your QR code, and the QR code can get into
- code and the<01:25:34.320>
QR <01:25:34.639>code <01:25:34.880>can <01:25:35.120> - The Senate Labor Committee will adjourn, or will come together at 1:15.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, confirmed a quorum, and then moved through routine business including first reading and referral of Senate File 5019 to the Health and Human Services Committee, along with referral of Senate resolutions 73 to 75 to Rules and Administration. Senator Westrom’s motion to withdraw Senate File 3893 from Finance, give it a second reading, and place it on general orders was adopted.
The chamber then took up House File 3556, which renames Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden Program as the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. Senator Hoffman presented the bill as a tribute to Speaker Melissa Hortman’s role in creating and advancing community solar in Minnesota, with Senator Marty and others supporting the recognition. The bill was read a third time and passed on final passage by a vote of 59-7, with the title agreed to.
Senate File 1251 followed, a bipartisan bill to remove the June 2026 sunset on crossbow use during archery season and make the allowance permanent. Senator Pa and supporters cited a DNR study showing no negative impact on deer or turkey populations and argued the change would improve participation among women, youth, and older hunters. An A3 technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 67-0.
The Senate then considered Senate File 3868, a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota due to fraud concerns. The author and supporters described widespread scams targeting seniors and others, citing losses in Minnesota and national fraud data. An A2 amendment requiring lawful-presence verification for foreign remittance transfers was ruled not germane, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 34-33 appeal. Debate then began on an A3 amendment related to cash transfers through airports, with members arguing over germaneness and the scope of the fraud-prevention bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Section six relates to use of zip code for sourcing sales.
- by having a 5-digit zip code and a street address.
- may instead apply the rate for the 5-digit zip code.
- by having a 5-digit zip code and a street address.
- may instead apply the rate for the 5-digit zip code.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 16, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- reduces the the work and it's less labor reduces the the work and it's less labor intensive<02:01
- But the key is the safety of our beneficiaries, so that's why the building code is so important.
- But the key is the safety of our beneficiaries, so that's why the building code is so important.
- But the key is the safety of our beneficiaries, so that's why the building code is so important.
- But the key is the safety of our beneficiaries, so that's why the building code is so important.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to do noise studies to comply with city code.
- Particularly where these things are going in and rural, very rural Damian: Texas and, people and laborers
- I think that the trades are, you know, the craft labor, the welders and electricians are going to be
- It's skilled labor.
- Kirk: But the real existential crisis is the labor force that's falling. Mr.
Summary:
The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss data centers and their impact on Texas's energy infrastructure. The meeting featured testimony from key representatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT, who outlined the evolving landscape of energy generation and the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers. Notably, ERCOT reported over 450,000 MW of generation resources planned for connection, with a significant portion attributed to data centers, which now represent around 87% of new large load interconnection requests.
The committee explored proposed changes to the interconnection process, including a new 'batch study' approach aimed at streamlining the approval of multiple projects simultaneously. This change is intended to address the challenges of managing numerous simultaneous requests and to provide more certainty for developers regarding their energy needs. Testimonies emphasized the importance of ensuring that the costs of infrastructure upgrades are borne by the data centers rather than residential ratepayers, with discussions around the financial commitments required from developers.
Several data center developers also provided testimony, highlighting the economic benefits of their projects, including job creation and increased local revenues. They expressed concerns about the potential for a moratorium on future growth due to the new interconnection rules and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address water usage and environmental impacts. The committee plans to continue discussions on these topics in future hearings, with a focus on balancing economic growth with energy reliability and resource management.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
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- families that need to have child care for the low-income people in order to get a job, which I'm also on labor
- which<00:14:15.680>
I'm <00:14:15.920>also <00:14:16.079>on <00:14:16.240>labor - which I'm also on labor and workforce. which I'm also on labor and workforce.
- I will walk through the amendment coded A25.
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, HF2929, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food assistance, nutrition assistance, public benefits, eligibility determination, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, poverty level, county agency, Tribal agency, human services, children and families, benefits administration
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Ways & Means
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to do noise studies to comply with city code.
- Particularly where these things are going in and rural, very rural Texas and people and laborers are
- I think that the trades are, you know, the craft labor, the welders and electricians are going to be
- It's skilled labor.
- Kirk: But the real existential crisis is the labor force that's falling. Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
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- However,<00:31:30.680>
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a However, the fire code requires a However, the fire code requires- Under the fire code, the components of a fuel dispensing system must carry a UL listing specific
- I'm a labor attorney here in Minnesota. I represent a number of police and fire unions.
- And Representative Davis, as the author, you have an author’s amendment coded A2.
- > requires<00:31:32.200>
Keywords:
fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/24/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
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- by the retailer as either to be coded by the retailer as either they're<01:06:02.799>
eligible Candy and soda items, or really any other particular related items, can be coded accordingly by - each particular food government to code each particular food item<01:16:38.640>
individually < - eligible or not. um that coding makes eligible or not. um that coding makes all<01:16:45.840>
- that would be responsible for coding that would be responsible for coding every<01:28:51.679>
Summary:
The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs heard HB 1790-FN, which would address involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. Representative Lucy Weber introduced the bill for Representative Long, and the committee heard extensive testimony both in support of and in opposition to the proposal. Opponents, including John Burns of SOS Recovery and Jake Barry of New Futures, argued that involuntary commitment is not well supported by research, can retraumatize people, may increase overdose risk after release, and could undermine New Hampshire’s existing recovery and harm-reduction efforts. They emphasized that treatment should be voluntary, trauma-informed, and paired with housing, recovery supports, and other community-based services.
Representative Long said he was willing to accept DHHS’s request to amend the bill into a study commission, though he expressed concern that a prior state study had not led to action. He said the commission should focus on implementation details, including where people would be placed, staffing, withdrawal management, elopement prevention, length of commitment, and aftercare. He described involuntary commitment as one tool for people with severe dangerous addictions, distinct from drug court, and said it could help avoid criminal records. Committee members asked about capacity at New Hampshire Hospital and how the proposal would work in practice.
DHHS officials Katya Fox and Cynthia Pabonis testified that the bill raises major policy and fiscal concerns. They said New Hampshire’s current system has benefited from investments in naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, recovery centers, and community-based services, and that those investments have helped reduce overdose deaths. They estimated the bill would require a new 70-bed facility costing about $40 million to build and about $33.3 million annually to operate, with only a small portion offset by insurance, plus more than $600,000 in annual legal costs and additional staffing and system changes. They also said New Hampshire Hospital has 185 beds, with about 100 patients typically ready for less restrictive settings, and that housing shortages are a major bottleneck. NAMI New Hampshire also testified in opposition, saying families often want any possible treatment for loved ones but still opposed the bill. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing.
NH
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- written, medical provider is used because medical provider is already codified into New Hampshire's code
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of codified into New Hampshire's code of codified into New Hampshire's code - labor labor camp.<01:27:43.440>
My <01:27:43.679>father <01:27:44.080>came <01:27 - workers, making it harder to recruit and retain employees, especially in industries already facing labor
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House committee considers bill to tax social media platforms, HF3117 4/9/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh we're a<00:19:58.960>
coalition <00:19:59.360>of <00:19:59.520>labor <00:19:59.840 - >
and <00:20:00.000>grassroots a coalition of labor and grassroots a coalition of labor - But we also recognize the importance of a fair tax code that promotes economic efficiency with a broader
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3117, which would impose an excise tax on social media companies based on Minnesota monthly users and data-mining activity, and adopted an A1 amendment that added clarifying language identifying social media platforms. Chair Gomez described the bill as a way to tax companies profiting from data mining and social media use, citing concerns about child bullying, misinformation, and wealth concentration. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill.
Supporters testified that the measure would help raise revenue from a highly profitable industry and better align the tax code with the social costs of data collection and social media use. Pastor Julie Thompson, MAPE representative Tanner Fritzinger, Council Member Sue Bud, and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota all backed the bill, arguing that social media companies extract value from users’ data, contribute to mental health and social harms, and should pay more toward public needs. Bernstein also framed the tax as a way to broaden the tax base and fund schools and other services.
Opponents warned that the bill could sweep in local broadcasters, newspapers, and other businesses that use digital platforms and collect some user data, and that costs would likely be passed on to consumers. Wendy Pollson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association said the definitions were too broad and could unintentionally include local media. Deb Peters, speaking for Americans for Digital Opportunity, argued the tax would raise costs for small businesses and consumers, create legal risks, and amount to double taxation. Several members echoed concerns about regressivity, administration, and whether the bill actually addresses online bullying or data privacy, while supporters said it is a first step toward taxing a new, lightly taxed industry.