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• > economic The workforce, labor, and economic The workforce, labor, and economic development<00
• see there that uh the workforce labor see there that uh the workforce labor and<00:04:07.920>
• and a labor committee combined in ours. and a labor committee combined in ours.
• labor market. labor market.
• , labor, everything to do with labor, labor, everything to do with labor, everything<00:51:54.400

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• You know, the labor force is vital to the economic engine. Totally.
• You know, the labor force is vital to the economic engine. Totally.
• And so this is a supplementary labor force. And the downstream economic impact is substantial.
• And a lot of it's driven by labor and the costs.
• They don't have enough labor to install the plants or the trees. So it's reciprocal.

Bills: HCR77, HB81, HB512, HB663, HB717, HB1194

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2B program, H-2A program, labor shortage, temporary workers, Louisiana economy, HCR77, crawfish industry, H-2B visa, seasonal labor, agriculture, immigration, arborist, property disputes, tree trimming, neighborhood, landowner rights, Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District, board of commissioners

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• Labor and pensions will please come to order.
• If confirmed, as Deputy Secretary of Labor, Mr.
• His expertise and experience implementing labor policy makes him more than qualified. Mr.
• And it's not going to be the Assistant Secretary of Labor. who is going to tell them.
• I voted for the Labor Secretary. I voted yes for the Labor Secretary.

Keywords: nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.

Keywords: Labor - Room 409, 30 January, 2025; 2:00 P.M., 925, all

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• Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was an honor of a wonderful leader.
• And I just wanted to recognize that day. This is a special session for us.
• <00:03:11.840> in<00:03:12.000> economic labor and labor rights and in economic labor
• I will be till the day I die. This is who we are. This is what we do.
• . days. days.

Bills: HF3393

Keywords: unemployment insurance, iron ore mining, additional benefits, labor force, economic support, 1183, house

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• We need a Labor Secretary who will work each and every day to make it easier, not harder, for workers
• The Labor Department is responsible for combating human trafficking and forced labor under the Fair Labor
• Many have, were forced into labor trafficking, working many hours a day, under, even in undercutting
• I'll work hard every day to be the leader that this country deserves at the Department of Labor to carry
• So as Secretary of Labor... You will be the President's top advisor on labor issues.

Keywords: PRO Act, labor laws, worker rights, unionization, right-to-work, public testimony, political polarization

Summary: The meeting centered around an in-depth discussion of the PRO Act, with representatives expressing passionate opinions both for and against the legislation. Representative Chavez de Rimmer emphasized the importance of worker freedom, arguing that the PRO Act would infringe upon individual rights by coercing unionization. This perspective was strongly received by members from right-to-work states, who articulated their concerns about the potential erosion of workers' choices and protections. Speaker after speaker conveyed conflicting views on labor laws, indicating a deeply polarized environment surrounding labor issues at the moment.

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• We're breathing it every day.
• So for seven days and seven nights, it was a slow fire with that, that is...
• It does not offset our labor market at all.
• of Labor here, and it is very regional, but you can have...
• You know, Department of Labor here.

Bills: HCR65, HB512, HB1194, SCR23, SB502

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2A program, seasonal workforce, Louisiana economy, Healthy Food Retail Act, food access, food deserts, economic opportunity, public health, Louisiana agriculture, community development, fresh food, agriculture, national security, food production, supply chain, security task force, farm labor, Chinese investments

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which would create an Agricultural-based National Security Priorities Task Force to study issues such as Chinese drones, farmland ownership, and other technology-related concerns that could affect farmers and national security. Senator Kathy Stewart said the goal was to avoid unintended consequences in legislation and to bring agriculture stakeholders together. The resolution was moved favorably with no objections. The committee then took up Senate Bill 502 on sugarcane bagasse storage. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the American Sugar Cane League, said the bill would clarify that bagasse is an agricultural byproduct and would protect storage practices that comply with department best practices from local ordinances. Several residents from St. Martin Parish testified in opposition, saying a large bagasse pile near their homes was out of compliance, created dust and odors, and caused health and property-value concerns. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably with no objections. House Bill 512, by Representative Schamerhorn, would prohibit the manufacturing and sale of cell-cultured food products in Louisiana while allowing university research to continue. An amendment was adopted to make the bill effective only if certain federal court rulings allow such a ban. The sponsor and Commissioner Strain argued the issue is still scientifically uncertain and that the state should avoid costly litigation; the bill was reported favorably with amendments after no objections. House Bill 1194, the Healthy Food Retail Act, was amended to shift food-desert research and mapping duties to the LSU AgCenter, while the financing authority would continue handling grants and related funding mechanisms. Supporters said the bill would improve data on food deserts and help target grocery access in underserved urban and rural areas; some members raised concerns about government subsidies and long-term dependence, but the sponsor and Commissioner Strain said the program is intended as infrastructure support to launch stores, not ongoing operating aid. After debate, the bill was reported favorably with amendments by a 10-3 roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably House Concurrent Resolution 65, which urges federal action to reclassify crawfish-industry job duties as agricultural labor for H-2A purposes; testimony emphasized labor shortages, the impact on crawfish and rice producers, and the need for more legal guest workers. The meeting ended with a brief informational handout on direct marketing and custom slaughter plants and adjournment.

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• We're breathing it every day.
• So for seven days and seven nights, it was a slow fire with that, that is...
• But then they're generally only open one day a week or whatever.
• It does not offset our labor market at all.
• I don't think I got much sleep for three days straight. You never do.

Bills: HCR65, HB512, HB1194, SCR23, SB502

Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2A program, seasonal workforce, Louisiana economy, Healthy Food Retail Act, food access, food deserts, economic opportunity, public health, Louisiana agriculture, community development, fresh food, agriculture, national security, food production, supply chain, security task force, farm labor, Chinese investments

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which creates an agricultural-based national security priorities task force. Senator Kathy Stewart said the task force is intended to study emerging technology and other issues to avoid unintended consequences for farmers while still protecting Americans. The resolution was moved favorably with no objections. The committee then heard Senate Bill 502 on sugarcane bagasse storage. Senator Kathy Stewart explained that the bill clarifies bagasse as an agricultural byproduct and would prevent local governments from regulating its storage so long as it complies with Department of Agriculture and Forestry best management practices. Supporters described bagasse as a useful byproduct for biofuel and other uses, while several residents from St. Martin Parish testified in opposition, saying a large bagasse pile near homes was out of compliance, created dust, odor, and health concerns, and had damaged property values and livestock. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably. House Bill 512 on cell-cultured food products was then considered. Representative Schamerhorn said the bill would prohibit the manufacture, distribution, and mixing of cell-cultured food products with other meat products, while amendments clarified the bill’s scope and delayed effectiveness pending certain court outcomes while preserving university research. Commissioner Mike Strain and others discussed legal uncertainty, safety questions, and the need for more research. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably with amendments. House Bill 1194, the Healthy Food Retail Act, was also heard. The amendments shifted the food-desert study and related database/reporting responsibilities from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to the LSU AgCenter. Representative Terry Landry and Commissioner Strain described the bill as a way to identify food deserts, create a 10-year elimination plan, and use grants or incentives to attract grocery stores and improve access to fresh food. Some members questioned government involvement and long-term sustainability, while supporters cited public health and economic benefits and examples such as the Fresh Food Financing Initiative and the Red Stick Market. After debate, the committee voted 10-3 to report the bill favorably with amendments. Finally, House Concurrent Resolution 65 was adopted. Chairwoman Butler’s resolution urges Congress and federal agencies to reclassify crawfish-industry job duties as agricultural labor for H-2A purposes. Testimony from Commissioner Strain and others said the current H-2A/H-2B split leaves crawfish processors short of workers, causing major losses to the industry and affecting rice farmers, restaurants, and related businesses. The resolution was reported favorably with no objections, and the meeting adjourned after a brief personal privilege announcement.

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• And there's a lot of new and labor.
• consider a 21st century set of labor consider a 21st century set of labor standards<01:24:21.199
• Patrick's Day to all. And with that, the meeting is adjourned. happy St. Patrick's Day to all.
• Patrick's Day to all.

Bills: HF1316, HF4369

Keywords: HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees

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• <00:09:13.160> 10<00:09:13.480> days<00:09:13.800> 7<00:09:14.160> Days<00
• :09:15.079> the<00:09:15.279> facilities days 10 days 7 Days the facilities days 10 days
• This is the labor committee, and if we've got individuals that provide labor and they're here to raise
• Kind of Youth Day.

Bills: HF339, HF1272, HF2121, HF2122, HF1216, HF1003, HF2319

Keywords: HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility

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• certain days?
• cried um because there were days that I cried um because there were days that I thought<00:37:16.599
• Um, that impact of 12 hours if you're doing principal for a day, you know, a day, that's potentially
• Um, that impact of 12 hours if you're doing principal for a day, you know, a day, that's potentially
• neighbors rely on every every day neighbors rely on every every day imagine<01:19:26.159> that

Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy

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• She told me, 'Your sick days aren't sick days; that's your future maternity leave.
• When I finally got pregnant, I had 12 sick days. You can bet I guarded those days jealously.
• that's your sick days aren't sick days that's your sick days aren't sick days that's your<00:34:
• days to navigate my PCOS and saving days days to navigate my PCOS and saving days for<00:35:10.760
• those<00:35:19.240> days I guarded those days I guarded those days jealously<00:35:21.240>

Bills: HF1976

Keywords: paid leave, family leave, employment law, Minnesota statute, benefit eligibility, seasonal employment, workforce, labor rights, 1183, house

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• Just a few days ago, they signed a new contract where the base salary for...
• 3:30 or 4:30 in the morning, the night before your children have an exam, or they start their first day
• I don't know what time we'll be done, and if everyone intended on spending all day in Austin waiting
• but also the travelers and commuters, and commercial traffic that move through these precincts every day
• But we're going to have to recess and come back, and I don't know what time of the day or evening that's

Bills: HB1597, HB2364, HB2437, HB3205, HB3253, HB3310, HB3648, HB3906, HB4259, HB5645

Keywords: county jailer, jail training, veterans, Texas Veterans Commission, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, TCOLE, criminal justice system, county jail, law enforcement training, mental health training, jail standards, correctional officers, veteran services, veteran interaction, occupations code, jailer licensing, parking, county courthouse, infrastructure, local government

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• Today we have before us the omnibus jobs, labor, and economic development budget bill, Senate File 1832
• Um, the target for the workforce, labor, and economic development committee was a reduction of $50 million
• I would note that further action might require a recess and a recall of the committee later in the day
• <00:09:02.240> the recall of the committee later in the recall of the committee later in the day
• With that, ladies and gentlemen, we day.

Bills: SF1832, HF2440

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• We are convening the House Committee on Labor at 9:00 a.m. today, April 16th, in Conference Room 309.
• of them represents a critical link in the chain of care for somebody who's having probably the worst day
• And it's been that day<00:22:45.560> that<00:22:45.720> way<00:22:45.880> since<
• day that way since 2006. day that way since 2006.
• I'm reconvening the House Committee on Labor for decision-making. First, we have SCR 56.

Bills: HCR112

Keywords: HCR112, House Concurrent Resolution, DHRD, Department of Human Resources Development, civil service, classification system, compensation system, salary study, pay scale, job classification, position classification, state workforce, vacancy rate, hard-to-fill positions, labor shortage, recruitment, retention, public employees, state agencies, labor organizations

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• have to be sanitized every day? have to be sanitized every day? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
• ,<01:01:33.480> that In a fair labor market, that In a fair labor market, that vulnerability
• In doing so, this bill risks pulling routine day-to-day workforce management decisions into a regulatory
• jurisdiction of the Department of Labor jurisdiction of the Department of Labor and<01:14:37.080
• Department of Labor. Department of Labor.

Bills: HF3878, HF4131, HF3796, HF4097

Keywords: airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, consumer rights, automated decision systems, Minnesota Statutes, suitable seating, employee seating, workplace seating, occupational safety, workplace safety, labor standards, employer requirements, chair, stool

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• Patrick's Day to everybody Thank you to everyone for being here today as we convene the permanent standing
• You could leave Houston in those days. and drive and drive and drive and eventually see rice dryers and
• this bill for fear of point of order if you make it broader I didn't want it to get killed at the dais
• Please ask me anything, I'll brag all day about us. Thank you. Members, do you have any questions?
• They meet during the day.

Bills: HB336, HB554, HB849, HB 1033, HB1338, HB 1246

Keywords: law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day

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• But we also know that on our best days we make mistakes, we're hindered by our own weakness. personal
• As the doctor of the day, members join me in welcoming our doctor of the day. 479 480 481 482 483 484
• Behind me on the dais we have General Joe E.

Bills: HR34, HR36, HR38, HR39, HR41, HR42, HR43, HR67, HR68, HR73, HR77, HR81, HR104, HR166, HR201, HR202, HR223, HR226, HR233, HR234, HR246, HR264, HR266, HR268, HR271, HR280, HR282, HR286, HR291, HR292, HR296, HR298, HR319, HR326, HR329, HR348, HR354, HR373, HR376, HR381, HR385, HR386, HR387, HR391, HR394, HR395, HR396, HR399, HR400, HR402, HR403, HR404, HR408, HR409, HR410, HR413, HR414, HR417, HR418, HR419, HR422, HR424, HR429, HR435, HR439, HR440, HR22, HR88, HR94, HR136, HR194, HR231, HR302, HR397, HR416, HR420, HR421, HR423, HR430, HR431

Keywords: Ramadan, Islam, Muslim community, spiritual observance, cultural recognition, Eid al-Fitr, celebration, Texas legislation, Mother's Day, family, women, honor, Father's Day, gratefulness, recognition, Diwali, festival of lights, Hinduism, unity, Veterans Day

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• <00:02:07.680> and from the Department of Labor and from the Department of Labor and Industry
• providers who compete in the same labor providers who compete in the same labor market<01:03:34.400
• Day and President's Day who previously didn't get anything extra?
• re-referred to the committee on labor re-referred to the committee on labor and<01:46:41.599>
• Workforce labor and economic and Workforce labor and economic development<01:46:43.920> finance

Bills: HF1419, HF500

Keywords: nursing facilities, reimbursement rates, elderly care, minimum wage, healthcare funding, nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, 1183, house

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• Thank you for those of you who have been here all day. Thank you for being here.
• And so, because as you know, it's been a long day.
• That's what Kit Carson has during the day.
• Every day, I look at the Sandias.
• That is already a huge cost many of us have to live with every day.

Bills: SB12, SB36, SB92, SB120, SB133, SB151, SB18, SB96

Keywords: tax credit, physician, healthcare, income tax, rural health, quantum technology, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, journalism, local news