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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Public Hearing - Thu Jan 29, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Energy & Environmental Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • They need to have more people, more management and planning, and I think that's a very important part
  • They need to have more management<00:39:16.079> and<00:39:16.320> planning<00:39:17.200
  • > and<00:39:17.440> I<00:39:17.680> think management and planning and I think management
  • Your suggestion is that we should transfer the management of the cesspool prioritization tool to the
  • But what would it take for the if there was transferring the management of the and sort of ownership.
Summary: The committee heard several environmental and energy bills, beginning with HB 644 on single-use plastics. DLNR and DOH supported the measure, and environmental advocates said it would reduce plastic waste in oceans and landfills. Testifiers urged the bill to avoid weakening existing county ordinances, and some supported delaying implementation to use up inventory, while Upstream opposed compostable-plastic exemptions and urged prompt passage. Committee members asked whether reusable and refillable foodware could be added to the PFAS prohibition, and Upstream said that would be consistent with the bill’s goals. The committee then took up HB 1802 on conservation mitigation banks, HB 1569 on microfiber filters for newly manufactured washing machines, and HB 1619 on electric vehicle infrastructure. HB 1802 drew mostly agency testimony from DLNR, with opposition testimony noted from environmental groups, and members discussed whether suggested amendments would address concerns. HB 1569 received limited testimony, with support from the Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and opposition from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. HB 1619 was supported by the PUC, Hawaiian Electric, the Department of Transportation, and several advocacy groups; Earthjustice said the bill was needed to address a widening EV charging shortfall and described the funding increase as relatively small compared with the benefits. The committee also heard HB 1620, which would increase the barrel tax to fund the EV charging rebate program. The State Energy Office and PUC offered comments, while the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the special-fund approach and said the bill should also address the non-petroleum fossil-fuel portion of the barrel tax. Earthjustice and youth transportation advocates supported the measure, and the chair asked for information on unused hydrogen fueling subaccount funds; PUC said no hydrogen program funds had been deployed and estimated the balance was likely around $2 million, with exact figures to be provided later. Finally, the committee heard HB 1730 on wastewater systems, which would create a wastewater technical advisory group and fund positions at DOH. DLNR, DOH, OPSD, UH, and several environmental groups supported the bill, emphasizing cesspool pollution, affordability, and the need for more staffing and technical assistance. Testifiers suggested amendments to create a separate cesspool conversion implementation working group and debated the size and composition of the advisory group, including whether to include outside engineers and whether SHIP should be on the panel. No votes were taken during the hearing segment provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-03-27

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 20 is about Minnesota Management and Budget, and it decreases an appropriation for data collection
  • Section 21 is the Commissioner of Management and Budget, and it modifies the law transferring money from
  • This would provide agencies with an additional tool to help manage cost pressures from one year to the
  • Our e-discovery and litigation support team manages terabytes of litigation data and tens of millions
  • in each of your packets, you will find a handout that states "Bill Overview 43A State Personnel Management
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 20 is Minnesota Management and Budget, and it decreases an appropriation for data collection
  • <00:09:26.880> and Section 20 is Minnesota Management and Section 20 is Minnesota Management
  • and Budget and it modifies Management and Budget and it modifies the<00:09:38.520> law<00:09:
  • Minnesota Management and Budget. Minnesota Management and Budget.
  • 43A State Personnel Management 43A State Personnel Management statutes.<01:23:41.400> Changes
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's dedication to Civic management and advocacy is truly commendable, and they
  • We had a healthcare workforce sources board that was to oversee an initiative that might or might not
  • finished today, Senate Bill 1769 is offering protections for short-term rental owners' property managers
  • juvenile and adult care facilities use only directly hired staff, disallowing any form of outsourced workforce
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • one minute to study a flight plan with five graded segments, where the students were required to manage
  • all the Other stuff that funding is generating interest in education and this is Oklahoma's future workforce
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Feb 18th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • would have been really nice if someone was here from that agency to explain how they're going to manage
  • that might play out in a college or university area that might look a little different, and we have managed
  • You cannot hold residency in two states at the same time. ...little different, and we have managed that
  • Legislature may appropriate funds for the purpose of implementing the Homes for Veterans Property Management
  • Incentive Pilot Program. ...for the purpose of implementing the Homes for Veterans Property Management
Summary: The committee first heard CS for SB 1342 on transit-oriented development by Senator Rouson, which seeks to expand housing near fixed transit corridors by updating TOD definitions and applying Live Local-style land-use principles to those areas. An amendment narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land-use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and added exclusions for environmentally sensitive areas, historic properties, and military installations. Supporters said the bill would increase housing supply near existing infrastructure and maximize the state’s transit investments, while local government groups and city leagues opposed it as a sweeping preemption of local zoning authority that could force high-density development without public hearings or adequate infrastructure planning. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS for SB 1334 on elections by Senator Grall, which would require documentary proof of citizenship in voter registration and related election processes, update how citizenship is verified through REAL ID and the SAVE database, clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method, and add other election-related changes such as candidate eligibility rules and timelines. Two technical amendments were adopted. During extended questioning, senators raised concerns about how documents would be submitted and stored, whether voters without Florida IDs or REAL IDs—especially students, disabled voters, seniors, and homeless Floridians—could be flagged or burdened, and what fiscal and workload impacts the bill would have on supervisors of elections and state agencies. Supporters argued the bill would streamline verification and reduce duplicate paperwork, while many public speakers and some senators said it would create barriers to voting, increase costs, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The transcript ends during debate on the bill, before a final vote is shown. Later, the committee considered CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility by Senator Harrell. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House version and added vertiports and charging systems as eligible projects for public-private partnership funding, with FDOT authorized to fund certain vertiport costs within available resources. The bill drew support from industry and local representatives, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 174, which designates a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and directs FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The bill prompted significant debate over whether Kirk’s legacy warranted a state road designation, with opponents citing his controversial statements and arguing the honor was political and divisive, while supporters said the designation recognizes civic engagement near FIU and is symbolic rather than regulatory. The transcript ends during debate on SB 174, before any final action is shown.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, part of the P3 process will uh entail having a third-party construction manager from the P3 partner
  • construction entail having a third-party construction entail having a third-party construction manager
  • 19.680> P3<00:05:20.160> partner<00:05:20.560> to<00:05:20.880> oversee manager
  • from the P3 partner to oversee manager from the P3 partner to oversee those<00:05:22.000> repairs
  • c> executive >> Steve Starkweather, Deputy Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Financial Management
Summary: The committee met without a quorum for much of the meeting, so several agenda items were initially heard only for information. Early updates included six informational reports, such as an Auditor of Public Accounts compliance examination with no findings, university equipment and allocation reports, school district bond issuances, Western Kentucky University’s planned public-private partnership housing redevelopment, and quarterly Kentucky Communications Network Authority reports. Members then questioned WKU officials about the P3 housing project, including the number of RFQ responses, property tax responsibility, ownership of the student life foundation, and the status of repairs to residence halls. WKU said the foundation has owned the property since 2000, one hall would be razed or demolished at the end of the academic year, and repairs to the other two were expected to be completed by fall 2027. The committee also heard a Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources acquisition project for Mount River Farms in Wayne County and a Department of Corrections roof replacement project at Luther Luckett Correctional Complex, but no votes were taken until a quorum was later established. The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority then presented six loans and four grant reallocations, including loan increases for Adair County Water District and the City of Harlan, new loans for Litchfield, Louisa, Southeastern Water Association, and Flatwoods, and grant reallocations under the Cleaner Water Program. Members asked about Harlan’s 30-year term and special condition requiring a revenue increase; KIA explained the longer term is reserved for disadvantaged communities and that the condition was meant to reinforce standard debt coverage requirements, while depreciation is reviewed but not included in cash-flow calculations. After a recess, Senator Thomas arrived and a quorum was reached. The committee approved the prior minutes and then took a consolidated vote on the action items, which passed. The final items included a Kentucky Economic Development Authority revenue bond refunding for CommonSpirit Health, several Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit and single-family bond issuances, a Western Kentucky University bond issuance, and SFCC debt issues. Members discussed the housing transactions, noting they are developer-financed and not subject to a traditional bidding process, and expressed concern about whether the process could produce more units for the same amount of money. The meeting adjourned after all information items were approved and the next meeting date was announced.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • One was when we looked at the private tutoring, that should have been actually the program manager, not
  • What we know from our conversations with the program managers that do these programs, it usually takes
Bills: HB1329
Summary: The division first discussed Senate Bill 1540 and related amendments involving implementation mechanics, procurement exemptions, and an emergency clause. Bank of North Dakota representatives explained that, based on a timeline review with DPI, the project would be very difficult to implement for the 2026-27 school year without exemptions from state purchasing and IT oversight rules and without an emergency clause; they said the normal procurement process could take about 240 days and that a 15-month implementation window would likely push the start to 2027-28 if those changes were not adopted. Members also raised a separate policy question about a criminal penalty placeholder in the bill, and the committee agreed that the sentence was unnecessary and should be removed. The committee deferred means-testing questions and fiscal-note issues to the next morning, with the understanding that the bill would be drafted in a way that made it workable if it advanced. The committee then turned to the water budget bill and reviewed the latest amended version, which included changes to the Water Topics process, Southwest Pipeline line of credit provisions, Red River supply funding, Mouse River project amounts, general water funding, studies on Missouri River intakes and water governance/finance, and a carryover/transfer adjustment. Chris Cattermas of the Department of Water Resources said most of the carryover funds were already obligated, with the largest unobligated amount in flood control. After review, Senator Thomas moved a do-pass recommendation on the bill as amended, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved it unanimously. The chair noted that other bills would be taken up the next morning, including 1013, 1014, and 1540.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:30 am

Appropriations - Education and Environment Division

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we will be hiring a program manager, which will be implementing this program.
  • As we go on down through those, B, qualify the program manager is the same.
  • B, qualify the program manager is the same. C, establish the role is the same.
  • And then on page nine, this is where we get into the program manager.
  • There's auditing language in the bill itself, as well as a program manager to actually manage it.
Bills: HB1329
Summary: The Education Division met with all members present and first took up House Bill 1329, which would create a transparency database and website for school spending information. Senator Schaible offered Amendment 0204 to turn the bill into a study, citing concerns that the proposal would impose major data-collection burdens on 168 school districts, require new data standards and privacy protections, and likely cost far more than the $500,000 in the bill. Several members supported transparency but agreed the implementation costs and technical feasibility were unclear. The committee adopted the amendment 4-1, then passed HB 1329 as amended on a 5-0 vote, with Senator Shively to carry the bill. The committee then discussed House Bill 1540, the education savings account/voucher bill. Representatives from the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Public Instruction explained that they had not been consulted on the original drafting and outlined needed administrative changes, including clarifying the Bank as administrator, using a third-party program manager, involving DPI in rulemaking, adding audit and appeal procedures, and adjusting language on eligible purchases and school disqualification. They also said the current timeline was likely too aggressive to launch by the 2026-27 school year and estimated the program would require about 15 months to implement, with a fiscal note now around $5.1 million. Members also discussed policy-related amendments on means testing and application timing. Senator Shively proposed a 300% of poverty-level means test and a sign-up period to reduce costs and limit open-ended enrollment, while Senator Axman proposed a tiered approach that would keep all students technically eligible but phase in funding levels by income, preserving access for students who qualify for other federal supports. DPI said it could not currently disaggregate some data by family income and that the appeal process and procurement timeline still needed work. The committee did not move HB 1540 out that morning and instead recessed to continue discussion later after members had time to review the administrative and fiscal issues separately from the means-testing proposals.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, thank you for being a little flexible today, and welcome to the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic
  • the floor today and the agenda, and we also will have a presentation today with the Nursing Home Workforce
  • and I'm very comfortable with Workforce and I'm very comfortable with that<00:36:20.640> path
  • I mean, our committee hears bills relating to workforce, labor, and economic development, and there's
  • So what is the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board?
Bills: HF23, HF1355
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU-LBT, EDU Public Hearings 02-06-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • to the workforce PEL grant program. to the workforce PEL grant program.
  • >> Just the workforce portion.
  • workforce portion? workforce portion?
  • has the workforce development council. has the workforce development council.
  • Madam Chair. workforce PEL grant program. Uh chair is workforce PEL grant program.
Summary: The joint committee first heard SB 3179, which would require the Department of Education and charter schools to report harassment incidents involving educational workers and adopt procedures for handling them. DOE supported the bill, while the Attorney General recommended clarifying amendments to limit the measure to harassment directed at workers because of their position, to limit DOE legal assistance to temporary restraining order actions, and to clarify whether the harassment must come from outside the school system. Members also discussed whether the bill should cover non-DOE individuals on campus, whether investigations could be handled in-house, and whether training should be embedded in existing workday or school-year training rather than added as a separate requirement. The committee later voted to pass the bill with amendments as SD1. The committee then took up SB 2872, which would require retired teachers or administrators rehired into shortage or hard-to-fill positions to be paid the entry-level salary for that position. DOE supported the bill, and the Attorney General requested clarifying language about its effective date and that it would not affect already matured rights and duties. The Employees’ Retirement System administration emphasized that the bill should retain a 12-month break in service to preserve the pension system’s tax-exempt status and noted the importance of consistent classification of eligible positions. Members expressed support for using retired educators to help fill staffing gaps, but no final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee also heard SB 2391, which would provide annual step increases for public school teachers under bargaining unit 5, subject to funding. The Attorney General said the bill could conflict with collective bargaining procedures and Chapter 89, while DOE said unit 5 includes more than teachers and asked that the benefit be considered for other bargaining units as well, with funding provided if enacted. HSTA strongly supported the measure, arguing that annual step movement is already recognized in the collective bargaining agreement as a recruiting and retention tool. Testimony totals were noted as 16 in support, two in opposition, and three comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 3282, which would establish a statewide framework for the federal workforce Pell Grant program to fund short-term workforce education and training. The Attorney General suggested clarifying that the matter is one of statewide concern because UH is involved. UH and the Chamber of Commerce supported the bill, and DLIR testified that it is coordinating with DOE, the Workforce Development Council, and national groups on implementation. Members questioned whether the Workforce Development Council or DLIR should handle rulemaking and administration, and DLIR said the council is advisory while the department has grant administration expertise. The committee then moved into decision-making after discussion of possible amendments and implementation concerns.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education May 13th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This can translate into... ...increase tuition costs and debt, as well as delays in entering the workforce
  • of time this session... ...discussing how we can better prepare our students to meet our state's workforce
  • agencies to conduct studies and training related to health physics. ...radiation control and waste management
  • , but it does not address workforce development in the growing fields of nuclear energy and radiological
  • Senate Bill 1534 would create a study to help prevent workforce shortages in this critical field.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/13/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • budget proposal for use of the Workforce budget proposal for use of the Workforce Development<00
  • It also allows us to diversify the workforce.
  • <00:32:25.559> if diversifying K12 teacher Workforce if diversifying K12 teacher Workforce
  • it works as we send it to Workforce it works as we send it to Workforce thank<01:17:57.400> you
  • be reer to the committee on Workforce be reer to the committee on Workforce labor<01:18:21.239><
Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 16th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • More than a third of our Firefly's workforce have. hired from the greater Austin area.
  • today's workforce.
  • is eligible for retirement and 50% of the workforce has less than four years on the job. job.
  • Do you really see a problem with flexibility with supervisors and being able to manage this?
  • or whatever, then you're going to lose that workforce.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 03-18-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • is the workforce behind our workforce.
  • child care workforce child care workforce lacks<00:48:00.960> a<00:48:01.200> sustainable
  • c> bill could strengthen workforce bill could strengthen workforce participation<00:48:27.920> across
  • implications for our future workforce implications for our future workforce pipeline<00:48:42.400
  • <00:52:40.480> Um um federal pro federal workforce. Um um federal pro federal workforce.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then finally, the rest of page four of the A6 includes changes requested by Minnesota Management
  • and Budget to their personnel management statute changes.
  • We looked at aging in our homes and what that looks like when we have a workforce.
  • By one estimate, we are a volunteer workforce in Minnesota of 300,000.
  • Eric Wagy here, who's the Director of Emergency Management for Hennepin County, Dr.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:15:44.079> and requested by Minnesota management and requested by Minnesota management
  • budget to their personnel management budget to their personnel management statute<00:15:47.199><
  • <00:24:41.279> in largest volunteer Workforce in largest volunteer Workforce in communities
  • We looked at aging in our homes and what that looks like when we have a workforce.
  • Eric Wagy here, who's the director of Emergency Management for Hennepin County. We have Dr.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Ways & Means Mar 3rd, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just want to make a comment because, uh, you know, my my own committee is for the trade workforce and
  • business owners must render all personal property used to produce income that the business owner owns or manages
  • We're the 11th, um, largest workforce in the, in the state, and we give the state 1. $106 billion in
Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB 22