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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

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• bill—so energy systems that support workforce development, including hiring local workers, paying prevailing
• wage, or workers participating in apprenticeship programs.
• So, you don't have to pay prevailing wage if you hire workers that are participating in the apprenticeship
• So, the way you're reading it is including by hiring local workers, paying prevailing wage.
• wage; 3. or hiring workers participating in an apprenticeship program.

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• Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. Now on the A45 Opposed? Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. Further Opposed. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. Thank I. I opposed. Motion prevails.
• All, um, motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• First and foremost, educator wages are... ...underlying issues that led to this consensus.
• First and foremost, educator wages are abysmal.
• growth and the wage inequality we see today.
• From prevailing wage laws that level the playing field so contractors competing for public projects aren't
• At the Lynn Worker Center, we help low-wage workers with all kinds of issues.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers. The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2. The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.

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• The uh motion prevails and A2 amendment is<00:03:57.680><c> adopted.
• The motion prevails and the amendment is adopted. Any other questions on the...
• </c> prevails and the amendment is adopted. prevails and the amendment is adopted.
• The motion prevails. The A2 is adopted.
• And just so prevails. The A2 is adopted.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The repeal of unemployment in this bill is a betrayal of low-wage workers across the state.
• And at the same time, we know that these roles are making less than a living wage, right?
• Because of her tenure, she's finally making a living wage.
• education, my siblings and I always had to rely on reduced school lunch because she did not get a living wage
• The amendment does not pass, and the motion does not prevail.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• Injured Texans and their families are left to absorb the cost, the medical bills, the lost wages, and
• I was on the prevailing side, and therefore I move that the committee reconsider the vote whereby House

Bills: HB220, HB783, HB2240, HB3336, HB4202, HB4449, HB4904, HB3441, HB4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain

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• Meanwhile, injured Texans and their families are left to absorb the cost, the medical bills, the lost wages
• Uh, I was on the prevailing side and therefore, I move that the committee reconsider the vote whereby

Bills: HB 220, HB 783, HB 2240, HB 3336, HB 4202, HB 4449, HB 4904, HB 3441, HB 4284

Keywords: sexual assault, healthcare facilities, forensic examination, survivor support, emergency contraceptive, online impersonation, civil liability, social media, identity theft, defamation, counseling damages, injunctive relief, public health, safety regulations, community health, state standards, healthcare access, HB 3336, alcoholic beverage tax credit, spent grain

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• If there is no objection, the motions will prevail.
• The motion prevails and the amendment is adopted.
• I move prevails. Representative Niska.
• 03:39:23.360><c> adjourned</c> prevails.
• The House stands adjourned prevails.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails and the motion is adopted. So, it's off to Environment.
• The motion prevails and All opposed? No.
• Labor wanted gardens to implement a prevailing wage. So we did that. But the asks kept coming.
• Labor wanted Gardens to implement a<01:18:16.800><c> prevailing</c><01:18:17.199><c> wage.
• </c><01:18:18.800><c> But</c> a prevailing wage. So we did that. But a prevailing wage.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 400,000 Californians, generates $73 billion in economic activity for the state, pays $26 billion in wages
• on the floor, we are joined by representatives of two of the wineries that were tasted and that prevailed
• Nonprofits are the third-largest employers by wages among the key industries...
• Nonprofits are the third-largest employers by wages among the key industries in California.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The first update ensures wage theft is not going on in all low-income housing tax credit awards by covering
• They will be required to use responsible contractors and, when applicable, create wage theft prevention
• The motion prevails and the amendment is adopted. There are no further amendments at the desk.
• We also have stagnant wages that are forcing people to live paycheck to paycheck.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The chair hears none, and the motion prevails.
• Landgraf Schofield Gonzalez Flores Hayes Lahood Dyson there being uh 6 ayes and 5 nays, the motion prevails
• There being 6 ayes and 5 nays, the motion prevails.
• As the motion prevails. The chair lays out House Bill 4688 as pending business.
• There being 6 ayes and 5 nays, the motion prevails. OK, let's go on to new business members.

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• The motion prevails.
• There being six ayes and five nays, the motion prevails. House Bill 4101 is pending.
• There being six ayes and five nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 11 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being six ayes and five nays, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB5621, HB4904, HB5067, HB5076, HB5081, HB5354, HB4862, HB3847, HB4088, HB4157, HB2966, HB2287, HB4203, HB4803, HB4737, HB5093, HB783, HB5411, HB4281

Keywords: HB 5621, consumer protection, Deceptive Trade Practices Act, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code, attorney general, consumer protection division, district attorney, county attorney, local prosecutor, civil investigative demand, CID, voluntary compliance, financial institution records, bank records, privacy, protective order, in camera review, trade secrets, insurer

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• I oppose nay motion prevails the A1 is I oppose nay motion prevails the A1 is adopted<00:01:25.640><c
• The motion prevailed, and House File 862, as amended, was referred to the Committee on Health Finance
• :28.760><c> motion</c> favor say I I opposed say nay motion favor say I I opposed say nay motion prevails
• 30.000><c> file</c><00:10:30.200><c> 862</c><00:10:31.079><c> as</c><00:10:31.240><c> amended</c> prevails
• and house file 862 as amended prevails and house file 862 as amended is<00:10:31.800><c> referred</c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails and the minutes are approved.
• </c> prevails and the minutes are approved. prevails and the minutes are approved.
• I, um, there are laws around use of federal funds and Davis-Bacon, uh, prevailing wage.
• </c><01:02:28.799><c> So</c><01:02:28.960><c> there</c> I heard earlier um wage rates.
• So there I heard earlier um wage rates.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, on the back, on page 4, number 4, the impact of state policies, eminent domain, prevailing wage requirements
• into a few of these on the list, um, and I just wrote myself some notes, uh, the impact of rising wages

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• The motion prevails. The President appoints the following.
• The change did not increase the hourly wage or mileage.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.
• The motion prevails.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call showing 46 members present. It then took up multiple House messages and amendments, appointing conference committees on several measures, including SB 2007, SCR 4007, SB 2374, SB 233, and House bills 1029, 1218, and 1022. The chamber also considered a series of House bills on the sixth and 14th orders, often adopting committee amendments before final passage or, in some cases, rejecting the bill outright. Among the major policy items, the Senate passed HB 1524 on regional planning council grants, HB 1143 increasing a food bank appropriation to $10 million, HB 1126 modernizing cosmetology licensing and inspections, HB 1542 making student applications for admission exempt records, HB 1613 regulating law enforcement use of robots, HB 1582 directing a study on false reports and accusations, HB 1214 revising school transportation funding, HB 1448 creating a study on advanced technologies, HB 1280 on drainage project voting rules, HB 1499 protecting records related to federal judges, and several Senate bills returned from the House, including SB 2221, SB 2117, SB 2198, SB 2120, and SB 2214. The Senate also adopted amendments to HB 1541 on septic systems before rejecting it on final passage. Several high-profile bills failed after debate. HB 1566, dealing with kratom regulation, saw an amendment to convert it to a study fail on a 21-25 vote, after which the chamber laid the bill over for one legislative day rather than take final action. HB 1283, which would have eliminated cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams in the state employee plan, was defeated 22-24 after extensive debate over cost, precedent, and insurance impacts. HB 1527, requiring Holocaust education in statute, also failed 22-24, with supporters emphasizing the importance of the subject and opponents arguing curriculum belongs in standards rather than statute. The Senate adjourned after announcements, scheduling its next meeting for Monday, April 14, 2025.

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• She continued, 'Working families will be dealing with lower wages, substandard work.'
• She continued, 'Working families will be dealing with lower wages, substandard working conditions, and
• lawful for working men and women to organize into labor unions to lessen the hours of labor, increase wages

Bills: HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1065, HB1795, HB2107, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2133, HB2134, HB2140, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2245, HB2253, HB2283, HB2343, HB2406, HB2501, HB2531, HB2574, HB1170, HB1544, HB1834, HB2156, HB2188, HB2206, HB2360, HB2471, HB2478, HB2525, HB2605, HJM4012, HB1104, HB1152, HB1254, HB1443, HB1710, HB1750, HB1903, HB1941, HB1974, HB1982, HB1983, HB2006, HB2034, HB2105, HB2179, HB2203, HB2215, HB2223, HB2239, HB2247, HB2297, HB2303, HB2322, HB2329, HB2334, HB2338, HB2345, HB2348, HB2350, HB2353, HB2355, HB2363, HB2367, HB2379, HB2388, HB2399, HB2418, HB2420, HB2428, HB2441, HB2462, HB2464, HB2467, HB2495, HB2505, HB2534, HB2539, HB2544, HB2551, HB2554, HB2557, HB2575, HB2577, HB2588, HB2594, HB2604, HB2636, HB2714, HB1160, HB1289, HB1339, HB1798, HB1065, HB1795, HB2113, HB2124, HB2125, HB2134, HB2140, HB2185, HB2191, HB2205, HB2211, HB2219, HB2245, HB2253, HB2283, HB2343, HB2406, HB2501, HB2574, HB1170, HB1544, HB1834, HB2156, HB2188, HB2206, HB2471, HB2478, HB2605, HJM4012, HB1104, HB1152, HB1254, HB1443, HB1903, HB1941, HB1982, HB2006, HB2034, HB2105, HB2179, HB2203, HB2297, HB2303, HB2322, HB2329, HB2345, HB2350, HB2379, HB2388, HB2399, HB2418, HB2462, HB2464, HB2495, HB2539, HB2544, HB2551, HB2554, HB2588, HB2636, HB1128, HB1408, HB1570, HB1742, HB1823, HB2089, HB2104, HB2114, HB2172, HB2192, HB2207, HB2251, HB2262, HB2266, HB2294, HB2298, HB2319, HB2320, HB2323, HB2351, HB2354, HB2374, HB2401, HB2405, HB2429, HB2431, HB2442, HB2451, HB2479, HB2496, HB2515, HB2523, HB2540, HB2593, HB2632, HB2661, HB1496, HB1898, HB2095, HB2157, HB2225, HB2274, HB2311, HB2325, HB2333, HB2476, HB2508, HB2552

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

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• Uh first is wage detail reporting. 2026. Uh first is wage detail reporting.
• of the statewide average wage.
• The motion prevails. The A1 is adopted.
• The motion<01:50:15.440><c> prevails.
• </c><01:50:17.360><c> Now</c> motion prevails. The A1 is adopted. Now motion prevails.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all