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• They are often charged to businesses, but the burden always falls back on the worker through low wages
• Workers who prevail in legitimate labor claims must be able to recover attorney's fees.
• Without this mechanism, low-wage workers are effectively unable to assert their rights.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• One of the expense categories in the victim compensation program is lost wages.
• Because they are deprived of wages during the commission of the crime.
• Survivors seeking lost wages often face burdensome requirements.
• I've gone to court over 75 to 100 times and prevailed in a full-time restraining order.
• So full trust in the judicial system, we were able to prevail.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on a wide range of bills involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, victim compensation, and related criminal justice reforms. Testimony focused on measures to support survivors and close perceived legal gaps, including bills to protect domestic violence survivors in child welfare proceedings, expand victim compensation for homicide families and trafficking survivors, create a DNA exception to the rape statute of limitations, eliminate or extend statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and strengthen laws on upskirting, sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority, and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. Several speakers also addressed bills concerning vulnerable adults, harassment and custody-related abuse, and early evidence kits. Witnesses included legislators, prosecutors, advocates, and many survivors who described personal experiences with abuse and barriers to justice. Supporters argued that current laws often leave survivors without meaningful remedies, especially where consent, reporting requirements, evidentiary rules, or statutes of limitations prevent prosecution or compensation. Prosecutors and advocates said the bills would clarify vague statutes, increase penalties in some cases, and better reflect the realities of coercion, grooming, trafficking, and delayed reporting. Some testimony also urged amendments, including changes to victim compensation reporting rules and clarifications to avoid unintended conflicts with other wage-recovery laws. No committee votes or final actions were taken in the hearing itself. The chairs emphasized strict time limits, respectful conduct, and the submission of written testimony, and several witnesses were called out of order to accommodate the large number of speakers.

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• Motion prevails. >> All oppose, say nay. Motion prevails.
• Everybody wants a fair get a fair wage.
• And you know what is wage along the way.
• And so in agriculture, we're wage is.
• So the beauty of enforcing wage.

Bills: HF3718

Keywords: veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, animal care, licensing, client consent, continuing education, emergency services, teletriage, 1183, house

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• With the lawsuits, we prevailed.
• One of our members of the TA grant prevailed, and we prevailed by getting him Gaining that 216 acres.
• So we prevailed in that case on a settlement, and we now own that 216 acres.
• We can recruit talent from across the country, but we have to pay competitive wages, salaries, and benefits
• But to support the point earlier, we do have to offer competitive wages and benefits.

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• the cost much, but I mean you just look at the total cost and then you look at the state and the prevailing
• wage cost on a state project versus a private project.
• Those numbers are so different when you got to pay your prevailing wage, right?
• that are current wages and not the 52 cents an hour that are given to people who are incarcerated.
• that a person would be paid and those wages would be going back either to their families while they're

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• 00:07:24.319><c> is</c> prevails and the amendment is prevails and the amendment is adopted.<00:07:26.479
• </c> deprived of overtime, of minimum wage. deprived of overtime, of minimum wage. you<01:59:22.400><
• </c><02:26:57.439><c> The</c> the motion does not prevail. The the motion does not prevail.
• Hearing no objection, the motions prevail. Hearing no objection, the motions prevail.
• </c><03:28:24.319><c> Representative</c> The motion prevails. Representative The motion prevails.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The<00:07:29.040><c> motion</c><00:07:29.400><c> does</c><00:07:29.560><c> prevail,</c><00:07:30.240>
• <c> and</c><00:07:30.520><c> Senate</c><00:07:30.800><c> File</c> The motion does prevail, and Senate
• File The motion does prevail, and Senate File 4551<00:07:32.360><c> as</c><00:07:32.520><c> amended<
• </c><00:21:00.840><c> and</c> votes, the motion does not prevail and votes, the motion does not prevail
• , lost wages, and family disruption. disruption. disruption.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• civil action brought on by the subcontractors, and also those prevailing wage requirements.
• 35:54.119><c> the</c> payments and attorney's fees for the payments and attorney's fees for the prevailing
• civil action brought on by prevailing civil action brought on by the<00:35:56.400><c> subcontractors
• 57.920><c> those</c> the subcontractors and and also those the subcontractors and and also those prevailing
• <00:35:58.440><c> wage</c> prevailing wage prevailing wage requirements<00:36:00.280><c> we</c><00:36

Bills: HF1234, HF1956, HF1025, HF1172, HF791

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, municipal finance, liquor store, audit requirements, state auditor, local government, historic flag, state flag, display standards, ceremonial, Minnesota Statutes, Ursa Minor, state symbol, Minnesota state laws, constellation, official state designation

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• The motion prevails, and the minutes for March 28, 2025 are approved.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. Okay, next we have Representative Feist.
• The motion prevails, and the amendment is adopted.
• The motion prevails. All right. Thank you. And the last bill on the agenda is House File 1354.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• This bill would also preserve all applicable prevailing wage and labor standards such as public works
• grow, there is a risk that some contractors could exploit gaps in procurement authority to undercut wages
• This bill would also preserve all applicable prevailing wage and labor standards such as public works
• grow, there is a risk that some contractors could exploit gaps in procurement authority to undercut wages

Summary: The hearing opened with several procedural announcements and then took up AB 2148, which would prohibit artificial intelligence from replacing education workers. The author and supporters from the California Federation of Teachers and California School Employees Association argued the bill was a modest first step to protect human educators, students’ social-emotional development, and teacher agency in classroom technology decisions. Public support came from labor and education groups, while some school administrator and county office representatives said they were moving to neutral or awaiting the printed amendments. The committee discussed teacher shortages and the role of AI as a supplement rather than a replacement, then passed AB 2148 as amended to Higher Education on a 5-0 vote. The committee then heard AB 2202, which would create a Closing the Achievement Gap Commission to advise the State Board of Education. The author and sponsors said the commission would improve coordination between state and local education leaders and help the state better support local efforts to close achievement gaps. Support came from CSBA, CFT, charter schools, and many district leaders. Members raised questions about early childhood representation on the commission, and the author said he would discuss that with the sponsor. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. The consent calendar, including AB 1569, AB 2071, AB 2206, AB 2298, AB 2467, AB 2580, AB 2652, and AB 2726, was also approved. AB 2555 was then heard as a special order bill to reform English learner reclassification. The author said the current system is outdated, inconsistent, and too subjective, and proposed a more automatic, transparent process with stronger parent involvement and post-reclassification monitoring. Testimony in support emphasized personal experiences of delayed reclassification and the need to recognize biliteracy; there was no opposition. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations on a 6-0 vote. The committee also approved AB 1860, which would extend design-build authority to county offices of education while preserving prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and skilled workforce requirements; opposition from county superintendent and facilities groups was removed after amendments, and the bill passed 6-0 to Appropriations. Later, the committee passed AB 2514, which would create a State of Achievement Gap Dashboard to track state-level progress in closing achievement gaps, and AB 2149, which would require the Legislative Analyst’s Office to publicly assess the state’s progress and recommend actions. Both bills were presented as part of a broader package to improve state accountability for student outcomes, and both passed as amended to Appropriations on 7-0 votes. Finally, AB 2490 was heard, proposing to allow longer-term substitute assignments with added training, mentorship, and parent notification to address teacher shortages and classroom instability. Supporters said it would reduce “subchurn” and help maintain continuity, especially in special education; opponents, including CTA, Public Advocates, and CTC staff, argued the bill was unnecessary given existing rulemaking and could create legal and training concerns. The transcript cuts off during committee discussion of AB 2490, so no final vote is shown for that bill.

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• indicated that about 60% of managers use AI systems to make crucial employment-related decisions, such as wage
• In health care, an app-based platform known as ShiftKey has been reportedly providing disparate wages
• It is unclear what data the platform is drawing on to offer these wages, so nurses are forced to deal
• with What data the platform is drawing on to offer these wages, so nurses are forced to deal with potential
• And so I just want to say that by requiring prevailing wages, this bill is a step in that direction to

Summary: The committee heard several labor-related bills focused on workplace technology, data centers, staffing agencies, and environmental health. SB 947, the “No Robo Bosses Act,” would require human review before automated systems can be used in discipline, termination, or deactivation decisions and would ban predictive behavior analysis; labor groups and worker advocates supported it, while business and industry groups opposed it as overbroad and litigation-prone. After extended discussion about due process, human oversight, and private rights of action, the bill passed 3-1 and was sent to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee. SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, would require data centers to pay for new infrastructure costs, create a separate rate structure to protect other ratepayers, and impose skilled-and-trained labor standards for construction. Supporters said it would prevent cost shifts to households and ensure good jobs, while opponents argued the CPUC already has ongoing proceedings and that the bill unfairly singles out one industry. The committee discussed balancing economic growth with labor and ratepayer protections, and the bill passed 3-1 to Senate Appropriations. SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, would expand WARN-style notice requirements for AI-related layoffs and require reporting on displaced jobs and first consideration for openings; supporters said it would improve transparency and help policymakers respond to AI-driven job loss, while opponents warned it was too broad and conflicted with existing WARN law. It passed 3-1 to Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection. The committee also considered SB 1032, which would create a licensing and registration framework for temporary staffing agencies. Supporters said it would curb fraud and protect workers from illicit staffing operators, while opponents—many from the staffing industry—said the bill was vague, burdensome, and could hinder small and minority-owned businesses. The bill passed 3-1 to Senate Judiciary. Finally, SB 1046, dealing with protections for lifeguards and park rangers exposed to transboundary pollution in the Tijuana River Valley, would direct Cal/OSHA to develop standards for exposure, PPE, training, and incident reporting. With support from park workers and community groups and no opposition, it passed unanimously 4-0 to Senate Appropriations. The committee also approved a consent calendar item and adjourned after completing the agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• "We do not feel it's appropriate to use public dollars on projects unless prevailing wages are being
• Currently, statute allows for state and municipal workers to be paid outside the prevailing wage requirements

Summary: The House Local Government Committee held public hearings on four bills. HB 2174 would allow counties, cities, towns, or the Department of Transportation to designate accident risk zones on roads with repeated crashes, hold a public hearing, conduct engineering and traffic studies, increase enforcement, and use half of traffic fine revenue for safety improvements. The sponsor and local officials from Pasco and Colotis described serious crashes and fatalities on U.S. 12 and U.S. 395 and said the bill could provide a temporary safety tool while long-term fixes are pursued. Testifiers generally supported the concept but raised concerns about liability, implementation, youth penalties, and possible targeted enforcement, especially for motorcyclists; several suggested amendments and the committee discussed possible alignment with safe system practices. HB 2267 would direct the Department of Commerce to create a model urban forest management ordinance, update it every 10 years, provide guidance on tree retention and mitigation, and create a grant program for local governments that adopt or substantially adopt the model. Supporters from Washington Conservation Action, The Nature Conservancy, FutureWise, and the Puget Sound Partnership said trees are important for stormwater, heat reduction, air quality, public health, and climate resilience, and argued the bill could help balance housing growth with canopy protection. Opposition from the Building Industry Association of Washington and the Master Builders Association focused on the grant condition tied to adoption of the model ordinance, concerns that the bill would effectively mandate local policy, and worries that prioritizing tree retention could constrain housing production and increase legal risk. HB 2183 would require counties planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt extreme heat response plans by July 1, 2027, covering immediate response, long-term mitigation, protection of high-risk populations, tribal coordination, and public education. The sponsor and physicians from Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility cited the 2021 heat dome as a deadly disaster that overwhelmed emergency services and killed many people in their homes, arguing counties need coordinated planning for future heat events. Local public health officials supported the goal but asked for amendments to reduce duplication with existing emergency and mitigation plans and to clarify leadership roles; L&I requested that the bill reference existing worker-protection rules for outdoor workers. HB 1529 would let counties perform city roadway striping and paving work without counting it against city public works limits or bidding thresholds, if the county can do the work more cheaply or no bids are received. Supporters from Pasco and the Association of Counties said it would help cities use existing county equipment and crews more efficiently, while contractors and labor groups opposed it, warning about reduced competition, quality and oversight concerns, and the loss of prevailing-wage and small-business opportunities. No votes were taken on any of the bills, and the committee adjourned after the hearings.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, again, as I said, you know, I take, uh, being paid an appropriate wage for the work that you're doing
• And we, and we as legislators should stop ignoring the problem and pay them a professional wage.
• This data points to a prevailing reluctance among school administrators to apply disciplinary intervention
• Hearing none, the motion prevails. The committee stands in recess.

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• I am not here to prove his theory of constitutional law or to prove that it will prevail.
• Do you need to win the point that all of Fair Districts has to go in order for you to prevail in your
• I'm here to serve them, to lower the cost of living, to address fair wages, and to move our state in
• I'm here to serve them, to lower the cost of living, to address fair wages, and to move our state in
• to the work of doing the job that we, senators, we, us, were elected to do: lowering costs, raising wages

Summary: The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D / House Bill 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts. The sponsor, Sen. Gates, explained that the Governor had transmitted a redistricting plan two days earlier and argued that mid-decade redistricting is legally permissible, citing population growth and the Governor’s view that race-based districting is unconstitutional. Much of the floor time was spent in extended questioning about the process, the lack of public hearings compared with prior redistricting cycles, the use of population estimates from the Census/EDR/ACS, compactness scores, and whether the Governor’s office used partisan data or outside consultants. Gates repeatedly said he was relaying the Governor’s proposal and legal theory rather than offering his own legal opinion, and he said any constitutional challenge would be for the courts. A major portion of the debate focused on the U.S. Supreme Court’s newly issued Calais decision and its implications for the Fair Districts Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. Senators questioned whether the decision struck down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, whether it affected Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering, and whether the Legislature should postpone action to review the ruling. A motion to temporarily postpone the bill failed by voice vote and then by recorded vote, 12 yeas to 23 nays. Senators also raised concerns that the proposed map cracked minority communities, including Latino and Black populations in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, and that it would produce a heavily Republican-leaning map despite the state’s voter registration mix. After debate on the Senate bill, the chamber substituted the identical House companion bill, read it a third time, and proceeded to final debate. Opponents argued the map was an illegal partisan gerrymander, was based on assumptions rather than verified data, and would likely lead to litigation. Supporters maintained that the Governor had authority to propose a congressional map, that the plan was race-neutral, and that the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend it. The transcript ends during continued debate on House Bill 1D, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am not here to prove his theory of constitutional law or to prove that it will prevail.
• Do you need to win the point that all of Fair Districts has to go in order for you to prevail in your
• I'm here to serve them, to lower the cost of living, to address fair wages, and to move our state in
• I'm here to serve them, to lower the cost of living, to address fair wages, and to move our state in
• to the work of doing the job that we, senators, we, us, were elected to do: lowering costs, raising wages

Summary: The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D, later substituting identical House Bill 1D, to establish Florida’s congressional districts. The opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were followed by procedural remarks, then extensive floor discussion focused almost entirely on the redistricting proposal, its timing, and its legal basis. Senator Gaetz, explaining the bill, said the Governor had transmitted the map two days earlier, argued that mid-decade congressional redistricting is not prohibited by law, and said the Governor’s stated reasons were to address population growth and to draw race-neutral districts. He also said the legislature could accept, reject, or amend the proposal. Much of the debate centered on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Louisiana decision and whether it affected Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. Senators Smith, Rouson, Sharief, Polsky, Arrington, Bracey Davis, Bernard, Nathan, and others questioned the short notice, lack of public hearings, the use of partisan data, the absence of sworn testimony, and whether the map diluted minority voting strength or fragmented communities of interest. Gaetz repeatedly said he was not offering legal opinions, that the Governor’s counsel believed the Fair Districts race-based provisions were inconsistent with federal law, and that any legal challenge would be for the courts. He also said the Governor’s mapmaker reported using census and demographic data, along with political data as one of many inputs, and claimed the map’s compactness was comparable to the current map. A motion by Senator Smith to temporarily postpone consideration of the bill failed on a 12-23 vote. After the Senate returned from a 30-minute break to review the new Supreme Court decision, debate continued. The chamber then substituted HB 1D for SB 8D, read the House bill, and advanced it to third reading. The transcript ends during debate on final passage, with Senators Rouson and Bernard speaking in opposition and arguing the map was procedurally rushed, legally vulnerable, and politically motivated.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am not here to prove his theory of constitutional law or to prove that it will prevail.
• Do you need to win the point that all of a Fair District has to go in order for you to prevail in your
• I'm here to serve them, to lower the cost of living, to address fair wages, and to move our state in
• I'm here to serve them, to lower the cost of living, to address fair wages, and to move our state in
• to the work of doing the job that we, senators, we, us, were elected to do: lowering costs, raising wages

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• We want the House position to prevail to make sure that all of our judges will be funded, and I got great
• employees in the transportation sector, you can't outsource that to undermine the collectively bargained wages
• and work agreements. ...undermine the collectively bargained wages and work agreements.
• Speaker, having voted on the prevailing side by which we accepted the Senate amendments to House Bill
• Having voted on the prevailing side by which we passed HB 1212, the Delegate from Newport News, Delegate

Keywords: March 06, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• May love and peace prevail.
• House Bill 813, by Rubel, an act relating to minimum wages, amending Section 44-1502, Idaho Code, to
• remove the prohibition on political subdivisions enacting a higher minimum wage than the state minimum
• wage and to make technical corrections, and declaring an emergency and providing an effective date.
• than the state minimum wage and to make technical corrections and declaring emergency and providing

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, approved the previous journal, and received messages from the governor and Senate. The governor reported signing House Bills 502, 533, and 555, while several Senate bills were read and referred or filed, including measures on health and welfare administration, beer sales, appropriations transfers, mediation, juvenile corrections, state government vacancies, and ignition interlock systems. Standing committee reports also advanced a number of House bills and resolutions to second reading or other committees, including bills on community infrastructure districts, auxiliary containers, minimum wage, voter registration at DMV offices, education, tobacco products, fertility preservation, and other topics. On third reading, the House passed House Bills 695 and 697, both by wide margins, with HB 695 making a technical change from “possession” to “restitution” and HB 697 reorganizing offenses involving tampering with voting or tabulation machines. The House also passed HB 727 on sextortion and online exploitation of minors after emotional debate, HB 678 on wolf trapping, HB 733 on partnership tax audits, HB 664 on eliminating differential speed limits for certain vehicles, and HB 667 on restricting driver licensing for noncitizens or nonresidents under state law. HB 745, which would bar taxpayer funds from being used for union activities and related payroll deductions, passed after extensive debate and a recorded vote of 45-23. The House also passed HB 720, lowering the population threshold for city district elections from 100,000 to 25,000, despite concerns from members representing college towns about representation and district drawing. HB 723, dealing with oversight and reporting requirements for children’s residential treatment facilities, passed after questions about parental rights and facility regulation. Several other bills were held on the calendar, and the chamber then moved to announcements, including Idaho Day observances and committee meeting notices, before adjourning until the next legislative day.

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• wage requirements are being met and enforced.
• It's waging psychological warfare against all immigrants in the United States.
• It's waging psychological warfare against all immigrants in the United States.
• am pleased today to present AB 1002, a measure that will protect workers from serious and repeated wage
• Preventing wage theft is key to protecting the economic security and dignity of California workers.

Summary: The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, established a quorum after a roll call, and proceeded through a long House of Origin floor session with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine parliamentary actions. Early in the day, a motion by Assembly Member Gallagher to suspend the rules and take up AB 12 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. The chamber then moved through the daily file, with many measures passing by wide margins, often with bipartisan support and little or no opposition. Among the notable bills discussed were measures on law enforcement oversight and records access (AB 847), CalFresh data-sharing exemptions (AB 593), campus-area housing for students and staff (AB 893), insurance and wildfire hardening updates (AB 1), missing middle housing code changes (AB 6), tribal peace officer status in a pilot program (AB 31), utility bill analysis before new mandates (AB 61), fairgrounds funding (AB 258), Diwali as a state holiday (AB 268), labor and worker organizing rights (AB 288), algorithmic price-fixing and antitrust enforcement (AB 325), elections and jail voter information (AB 331), protections for judges and court personnel (AB 343 and AB 352), school construction procurement (AB 361), school-zone speed limits (AB 382), transit worker protections (AB 394), blue carbon coastal mitigation (AB 399), K-9 standards for law enforcement (AB 400), livestock carcass composting (AB 411), translation of housing materials (AB 413), immigrant educational rights notices (AB 419), gun violence restraining order implementation (AB 451), special education and child care measures (AB 560 and AB 563), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), and disability access protections for businesses (AB 649). Several bills addressed housing, energy, public health, and public safety, and many authors emphasized affordability, transparency, and administrative efficiency. The session also included several ceremonial or recognition items, including ACR 73 declaring Italian American Heritage Month, which was adopted by voice vote after 65 coauthors were added. Most measures were approved overwhelmingly, though a few drew some dissent, including AB 421? no—AB 399 passed 42-30, AB 450 passed 49-6, AB 461 passed 49-8, and AB 621 passed 58-0. The transcript ends partway through AB 772, which was introduced as an educational equity bill addressing cyberbullying after school hours, but the remainder of that item is not included in the provided text.

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• The motion prevails. Thank you, members. We're off to a good start here.
• Motion prevails. The bill before us is now amended.
• Motion prevails. We now have the bill before us as amended.
• The bill also exempts employers from a requirement to withhold taxes from the wages of individuals who

Bills: HF2048, HF2360, HF2006, HF950, HF912, HF3140, HF2931

Keywords: individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding