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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- agricultural education real-world academics, integrating academic concepts with technical agricultural skills
- This is also where students gain instruction and learn necessary skills to obtain industry certifications
- Students earn membership degrees and awards based on their skills, as well as the dollars they earn and
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders.
The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection.
Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- tailored meal programs. to ensure that families not only receive the nutritious food, but also gain the skills
- Even when healthier options are available, individuals may not have the knowledge or skills. skills to
Keywords:
Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
MN House passes omnibus workforce, labor, and economic development policy and finance bill 5/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We also have a labor law, which this body has something to do with.
- We also have a labor law, to do with.
- And I know probably, you know, hard labor is hard labor and not a lot of us have done it.
- is hard labor and not a lot of us labor is hard labor and not a lot of us have<00:46:07.480><c> done
- He's a labor supplier. Actually, you know, already provided that.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 13th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- from the Committee on Commerce Finance and Policy and be re-referred to the Committee on Workforce Labor
- happens to deal with workforce and safety. for a given sector, which is directed by the Department of Labor
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Jan 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- We do need more labor. We do need more individuals coming in and working the jail issue.
- because we just cannot hire more Than 25% of the staff that we have at the forensic center is contract labor
- So, when you talk about contract labor and I'm sure that probably pay is into some of this if you took
- the money that we're spending in contract labor and boosted the salaries offered for full-time employees
- You can't convert and then not have the contract labor anymore. You can't. You know what I mean.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Aug 12th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- intermediate inputs, but also what we call the value added, or what is the value added, a lot of it through labor
- Then we have the breakdown for what is labor income and value added.
- and translate it into output, you have the numbers here: millions of dollars with the breakdown of labor
- Labor income shows the same growth story, as well as for taxes, where total taxes rose to over $24 million
- We charge tax on the labor that is used to build these units.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Capital Investment Bill - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- roads, for housing, everything is really important to the people of Minnesota and for jobs for our labor
- roads, for housing, everything is really important to the people of Minnesota and for jobs for our labor
- :26:24.240><c> our</c> Minnesota and to and for jobs for our Minnesota and to and for jobs for our labor
- 00:26:26.159><c> I'm</c><00:26:26.480><c> happy</c><00:26:26.720><c> to</c><00:26:26.960><c> be</c> labor
- So, I'm happy to be labor community. So, I'm happy to be here<00:26:27.360><c> today.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Everybody knows the food cost is high, labor cost has gone up, so it's a pretty tight margin.
- The recommendation is due pass to the Committee on Labor and Employment. Thank you. Mr.
- AB 1365, the motion is due pass or refer to Committee on Labor and Employment. Valencia: yes.
- AB 1365, the motion is do pass and refer to Committee on Labor and Employment. Chair?
- AB 1365, the motion is do pass and refer to Committee on Labor and Employment. Chair? Aye.
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 407, which would expand the California Pollution Control Financing Authority. The author said the measure would increase flexibility and access to resources, and the bill was approved 7-0 and sent to the Committee on Local Government. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, which included AB 76, by a 7-0 vote.
A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on AB 1065, which would prohibit swipe fees on the sales tax portion of credit card transactions. Supporters, including small business owners, restaurant and grocery representatives, and a payments-policy expert, argued the bill would reduce costs for merchants and consumers and rein in dominant card networks. Opponents, including banks, credit unions, and payment industry groups, argued the bill is likely preempted by federal law, would be difficult to implement, and could disproportionately affect community banks and credit unions. After extensive questioning about preemption, fraud, implementation, and consumer impacts, the committee rejected the bill on a 6-0 vote, but then granted reconsideration by a 7-1 vote.
The committee then heard AB 1365, which would create the Cal Account Program, a zero-fee, zero-penalty state banking account for unbanked and underbanked Californians. Supporters said the program would help low-income households, survivors of abuse, and others facing barriers to traditional banking, while opponents from community banks and credit unions argued existing low-cost accounts and the Bank On program already address the need and raised concerns about cost, feasibility, and duplication. The bill advanced on a 6-0 vote and later received enough votes on the reopened roll to move forward to the Committee on Labor and Employment.
The committee also approved AB 1052, which would create a legal framework for digital assets and address unclaimed digital property and restrictions on public officials issuing or promoting digital assets, and AB 1180, which would create a pilot program for paying state fees with digital financial assets and require a report on broader adoption. Both bills passed with broad support after brief testimony and discussion. Final roll calls later confirmed AB 1052 and AB 1180, along with AB 407 and AB 1365, were moved out of committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, it clarifies that existing law allowing employers and labor representatives to petition for temporary
- Second, it clarifies that existing law allowing employers and labor representatives to petition for temporary
- As such, we are pleased to join our partners in labor in supporting AB 394 and respectfully ask for your
- Chair and members, Sarah Flachs, California Federation of Labor Unions, in support.
- Chair Member Sarah Flachs, California Federation of Labor Unions in support. Good afternoon, Mr.
Summary:
The Assembly Public Safety Committee met to consider several bills, with six measures approved on consent, including bills on background checks, female offender prison facilities, a juvenile justice hunger survey, protective orders and firearms, a youth offender camp pilot, and peace officer behavioral health training. AB 710 and AB 848 were pulled by the authors. The committee also took up AB 458, AB 394, AB 1094, AB 1092, and AB 1036, with extensive testimony on each.
AB 458, by Assembly Member Stephanie, would require state agencies purchasing firearms, ammunition, or accessories to vet vendors for compliance with firearms laws and procurement standards. Supporters, including Brady and the California Police Chiefs Association, said taxpayer funds should not go to dealers with serious violations; opponents argued the bill added burdens and vague standards. The committee approved the bill as amended and sent it to Appropriations. AB 394, by Assembly Member Wilson, would expand protections for transit workers and riders by broadening enhanced battery penalties, clarifying who may seek temporary restraining orders in the transit context, and making those orders system-wide. Transit agencies, labor groups, and law enforcement supported the bill, while public defender and civil liberties groups raised concerns about vagueness, duration, and impacts on access to transit. The committee passed AB 394 to Judiciary as amended.
AB 1094, by Assembly Member Baines, would raise the minimum parole eligibility term for child torture convictions involving a child under 14 in the perpetrator’s care or custody from seven years to 20 years. Prosecutors, sheriffs, and police groups supported the bill, citing the severity of the abuse and the need to protect child victims; opponents argued the parole system already screens for risk and that harsher sentences do not improve public safety. The committee approved the bill as amended to Appropriations. AB 1092, by Assembly Member Castillo, would extend concealed carry weapon license renewals from two years to four years; supporters said it would reduce costs and administrative burdens, while the chair and others opposed it as unnecessary. The committee ultimately voted the bill down. AB 1036, by Assembly Member Schultz, would expand post-conviction discovery access for people convicted of felonies with sentences of one year or more, including Brady materials and jury selection notes. Innocence organizations and defense groups supported it, while district attorneys opposed the broader discovery obligations; the committee passed it to Appropriations as amended.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 21, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- There's labor.
- We've got the labor already put together, and it can happen.
- We've got the labor,<00:23:38.640><c> you</c><00:23:38.799><c> know,</c><00:23:39.120><c> already</c>
- <00:23:39.520><c> put</c><00:23:39.760><c> together</c> labor, you know, already put together labor,
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/23/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that 73% of American workers lack access to paid family leave
- market attachment for women and labor force participation generally, and greater economic security for
- 04:25.120><c> labor</c><00:04:25.440><c> force</c><00:04:25.759><c> participation</c> for women and labor
- That is the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- </c> United States Bureau of Labor United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.<01:03:23.359><c> There's
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - Part 2 - 03/24/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- verifying the infectious waste is that each time I call out that contractor, it's $5,000 of manual labor
- I mean, they have stress, they have labor stresses there, and you know, it's—I would say poorly managed
- The event featured staff from the Department of Labor and Industry, and we had the highest attendance
- And while these environments mirror home life, we should not undervalue the skills and expertise that
- and expertise that family child skills and expertise that family child care<03:14:44.240><c> providers
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- For many years, the typical boating season started on Memorial Day and ended on Labor Day.
- Day however changes and ended on Labor Day however changes have<03:49:13.680><c> occurred</c><03:49:
- They know their level of skill when they go and do boating.
- they know their residents to determine they know their level<03:55:23.520><c> of</c><03:55:23.720><c> skill
- when they go and do level of skill when they go and do boating<03:55:25.760><c> they</c><03:55:25.880
Summary:
The meeting was an orientation for the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee, led by Chair Bob Harb. He reviewed committee procedures, including pink cards for witnesses, blue sheets for counts, use of drawers in the committee room, scheduling practices, and how bills would be posted and distributed. Members briefly introduced themselves and explained why they wanted to serve on the committee, with several citing interests in conservation, water quality, outdoor recreation, land use, and related local issues.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1113, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways within the town of Windsor. Representative Ré Colcombe, the sponsor, explained that the bill would allow local OHV/UTV access across a short section of state road in Windsor so residents on divided portions of town could travel legally between areas. He said the town selectmen were already allowing OHRV use on town roads, the route was paved, traffic impacts were expected to be minimal, and local police had no objections. He also said the town would hold public hearings and notify abutters as required, and that if the select board ultimately opposed the proposal he would recommend killing the bill.
Members asked about the legal authority for the change, speed limits, traffic volume, winter maintenance, and whether the Department of Transportation or select board had to approve the route. Colcombe said the town must hold a public hearing and that the change would need to be incorporated into RSA 258:10, section 4. He said the road is maintained by the town in winter and by the state in summer. An opponent, Anne Davis, testified that she opposed the bill, saying ATV use should be treated as a tool for forest management rather than recreation, that law enforcement capacity in Windsor was a concern, and that she believed affected residents should be fully notified before any approval. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The same skills libraries already teach—evaluating credibility, recognizing bias, and using information
- and different contexts, and<00:15:00.320><c> develop</c><00:15:00.639><c> the</c><00:15:00.800><c> skills
- </c><00:15:01.040><c> that</c><00:15:01.199><c> are</c><00:15:01.360><c> most</c> and develop the skills
- loan, AskMN's 24/7 chat reference service, and e-library Minnesota resources to rebuild her research skills
- loan, AskMN's 24/7 chat reference service, and e-library Minnesota resources to rebuild her research skills
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- for children to learn hands-on, explore their own world, have fun, and develop critical lifelong skills
- A new storytelling exhibit would help children develop their vocabulary and communication skills, and
- for children to learn hands-on, explore their own world, have fun, and develop critical lifelong skills
- A new storytelling exhibit would help children develop their vocabulary and communication skills, and
- </c> vocabulary and communication skills vocabulary and communication skills would<00:34:26.159><c> end
Bills:
HF2563
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the Labor Law. Moved by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Mayer.
- And then the Labor Law. Moved by Senator Mayer, seconded by Senator Mayer.
Summary:
The Committee on Rules convened for its first 2026 meeting and considered a long list of Senate and Assembly bills, mostly moving them from committee to the floor. The transcript reflects routine motions, seconds, and voice votes on measures spanning election law, public authorities, public health, real property, insurance, labor, environmental conservation, general business, local tax, domestic relations, state finance, and New York City administrative code provisions, along with several chapter amendments and bills from 2025. No substantive debate or testimony is recorded in the excerpt; the discussion is largely procedural, with bill numbers and sponsors announced as they were reported out.
Most items were approved without objection and reported to the floor, including Senate Print 324 and numerous bills such as 568, 1035, 1036, 1085, 8604, 8646, 8754, 8761, 8762, 8764, 8768, 8772, 8774, 8778, 8783, 8800, 8822, 8823, 8824, 8825, 8827, 8831, 8832, 8834, and 8835, as well as several Assembly bills. The chair noted that all bills would go to the floor, with seven to be taken up and returned to session shortly. The meeting then adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Portable Benefits Task Force Mar 6th, 2025
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/15/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- PAC, from the IBEW Utility Labor Council, from the Utility Workers Union of America, Local 12, from
- Why are all of the labor unions and the advocates for ratepayers opposed to this bill?"
- WHY ARE ALL OF THE LABOR UNIONS AND THE ADVOCATES FOR RATE PAYERS OPPOSED TO THIS BILL?
- Reading off of a memo of opposition, the IBEW Utility Labor Council of New York State and the Local 12
- READING OFF OF A MEMO OF OPPOSITION, THE IBEW UTILITY LABOR COUNCIL OF NEW YORK STATE, AND THE LOCAL
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a series of utility and public service bills and resolutions. A resolution sponsored by Senator Scarcella-Spanton designating April 9, 2026, as Yellow Ribbon Day was adopted after remarks honoring veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The chamber then moved through several Public Service Law measures focused on utility affordability, consumer protections, and PSC procedures, with some bills laid aside and others advanced.
Among the bills passed were measures by Senators Mayer, Cleare, Hinchey, Comrie, and Parker. Debate on the Mayer bill centered on limiting utility expenses and fees recoverable in rate cases; supporters said it was part of a broader package to reform PSC practices, while opponents argued it would not lower current bills and had been softened from earlier versions. The Webb bill creating a residential utility usage monitoring program drew extended debate over whether it would meaningfully reduce costs, who would pay for the program, and whether it could lead to government monitoring of household usage; supporters said it would give consumers more control and transparency, while critics said it would not lower rates. The Gonzalez bill, which would add consumer protections during PSC investigations and delay shutoffs in certain circumstances, also passed after questions about whether it applied to rate cases, with the sponsor saying rate cases were explicitly excluded.
Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing affordability, transparency, and consumer protection, and opponents arguing the package would not address immediate rate relief and could burden ratepayers or encourage nonpayment. Senator Tedisco and others criticized PSC appointments and state energy policy, while Democratic sponsors argued the bills were part of a longer-term effort to reform utility regulation and address climate and affordability concerns. The chamber restored multiple bills to the non-controversial calendar before final votes, and the recorded results showed passage of the major utility bills by substantial margins, along with one amendment appeal being ruled nongermane and rejected.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- They just said, oh, it's to cover increased cost of construction and labor.
- communicate with you, but you also stated that they told you that it was due to construction costs and labor
- For labor, for materials, all of this stuff has skyrocketed since COVID, and none of it's dropping back
- So I could see a 61% cost increase, let alone just in materials and labor, but then you also have the
- seven and a half percent, that I've checked is somewhere in the area of 6.5 to 7.5% materials and labor
Summary:
The committee first approved the February 11 minutes, then unanimously sent House Bill 721 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. HB 721, sponsored by Representative Crane, expands an existing 30-day initial plan review timeline from public school projects to all public works projects. Crane and supporters from the Idaho Associated General Contractors said the bill would improve efficiency, reduce regulatory burden, and let projects go to bid sooner; no opposition testified.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 618, a wildfire insurance transparency bill sponsored by Representatives Sauter and Church. The bill would require insurers using wildfire or catastrophe models to disclose certain risk-model information and mitigation-related details to policyholders and to the Department of Insurance, with annual data collection and website posting. Sponsors and several homeowners and fire-related witnesses said the measure would help consumers understand nonrenewals, appeal ratings, and learn what mitigation steps matter; opponents, including the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and some committee members, argued it could expose proprietary information, increase compliance costs, and raise premiums. After debate, the committee rejected a motion to send the bill forward and instead voted to hold HB 618 in committee.
House Bill 817, sponsored by Representative Petsky, was then advanced to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The bill would allow mobile cigar-event businesses and related “cigar garden” operations under tobacco permitting rules, with age restrictions and compliance checks still in place. Supporters described it as a small-business and entrepreneurship update, while opponents worried mobile retail would make tobacco compliance enforcement harder; the sponsor said the Department of Health and Welfare believed enforcement could still work.
Finally, the committee began hearing House Bill 801 from Representative Redman, which would ease land-use barriers for faith-based organizations to develop housing and related uses on religious land. Redman said the bill is intended to help churches use underutilized land for attainable housing and services, while preserving guardrails such as setbacks from heavy industrial uses, airports, and military zones. Members raised concerns about parking, building height, setbacks, and airport rules, and Redman said he was open to amendments; the transcript ends during that discussion before any final action on HB 801.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- They just said, oh, it's to cover increased cost of construction and labor.
- communicate with you, but you also stated that they told you that it was due to construction costs and labor
- For labor, for materials, all of this stuff has skyrocketed since COVID, and none of it's dropping back
- So I could see a 61% cost increase, let alone just in materials and labor, but then you also have the
- seven and a half percent, that I've checked is somewhere in the area of 6.5 to 7.5% materials and labor