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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/04/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- Building skills around budgeting and credit are important, but the impact of our work comes from the
- We represent more than 14,000 skilled construction workers who build and maintain Minnesota's critical
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- construction</c><00:54:59.599><c> workers</c><00:55:00.000><c> who</c><00:55:00.160><c> build</c> skilled
- construction workers who build skilled construction workers who build and<00:55:00.599><c> maintain<
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- amenities to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse user base with a variety of physical abilities and skills
- amenities to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse user base with a variety of physical abilities and skills
- 43.839><c> and</c> with a variety of physical abilities and with a variety of physical abilities and skills
- ><c> and</c><00:48:45.359><c> improving</c><00:48:45.880><c> signage</c><00:48:46.400><c> and</c> skills
- and improving signage and skills and improving signage and interpretive<00:48:47.119><c> exhibits</c
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding Revised Apr 15th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding
Transcript Highlights:
- Skills gaps are being addressed through the manufacturing academy, the biopharmaceutical training center
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Apr 14th, 2026
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- So they are very, very skilled at making sure that they never, ever get less money.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met in executive session with a quorum present and took up a House Committee substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills 1066 and 1088. Members discussed several amendments that bundled multiple property tax provisions, including clarification of the 15% commercial ownership threshold, school levy language, senior property tax freeze language, no-tax-increase bond wording, ballot language requirements, and a severability clause. One proposed amendment to preserve a comparison to a single-rate calculation in the auditor’s multi-rate tax form drew extended discussion about whether the current siloing approach could reduce projected revenue for taxing districts; the sponsor ultimately withdrew that amendment after noting the issue would need further study.
The committee then adopted another amendment shortening ballot language requirements, and later adopted the underlying committee amendment and rolled the changes into a new substitute. Members also discussed a tax abatement provision added to the bill, with concerns raised that large abatements, such as those tied to a data center project, could affect levy calculations; supporters argued the language would apply to cities and counties rather than school districts. After debate, the committee voted to adopt the substitute and then voted the House Committee substitute for the Senate substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bills 1066 and 1088 do pass by a roll call vote of 11 ayes and 5 noes. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Those hours represent learning to communicate, to stay safe, and to build crucial life skills.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 8, 2026, with a quorum established and 59 bills listed for consideration. The committee first approved two consent calendars: several bills were sent to the Assembly floor on a due-pass basis, and a smaller set was approved due-pass but not eligible for the floor consent calendar. The proposed suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual debate on those measures.
The committee heard several bills in regular order. AB 1977, sponsored by the Secretary of State, would clean up and clarify the Online Notarization Act to support implementation by 2030; it drew no opposition and was approved. AB 2011 would codify existing federal mental health parity standards into state law; supporters said it would preserve enforcement authority, while health plans opposed it as premature given federal uncertainty and possible premium impacts; the bill was placed on the B roll call. AB 1673 would give county fish and game commissions more flexibility to use certain revenues for wildlife conflict prevention, and it advanced on an A roll call. AB 2233 would allow unused authorized ABA therapy hours for children with autism to be made up within the authorization period; supporters emphasized access and continuity of care, while insurers warned of higher costs and reduced utilization safeguards; it advanced on an A roll call. AB 1660, as amended, would give courts more flexibility in cases involving financial institutions and public guardians/conservators, with supporters saying it could save counties time and money; it was approved due-pass as amended.
During general public comment, speakers voiced support for AB 2081 and AB 1667, and opposition to AB 1777. After public comment and final vote recording for absent members, the committee adjourned.
AZ
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- certifications or licenses, exams on the way to certifications and licenses, is a fundamental issue for skilled
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
cardiac arrest, defibrillators, school safety, emergency response, CPR training, Arizona education funding, Alzheimer's, dementia, memory care, cognitive decline, brain health, caregiver support, long-term care, in-home care, public health, health services, state plan, dementia services program, Arizona Department of Health Services, aging
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Oral History Committee Feb 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Legislative Oral History Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- ask questions and, you know, sift through what are sort of the key things to delve deep into is a skill
Committee:
Joint Legislative Oral History Committee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Oral History Committee Feb 23rd, 2026
Legislative Oral History Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- ask questions and, you know, sift through what are sort of the key things to delve deep into is a skill
Committee:
Joint Legislative Oral History Committee
Summary:
The Legislative Oral History Committee met to elect officers for the coming year, unanimously selecting Senator Schessler as chair and Ramos Santos as vice chair by voice vote. Staff then updated members on completed and in-progress oral history projects, including the printed oral history of former House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler, which has had interviews completed and is now being edited with photographs added, and the Mary Margaret Howgan project, for which staff is still seeking a contractor to finish the work.
Members discussed where completed oral histories are stored and learned they are posted on the committee website, with some additional printed copies available and the website itself being redesigned. The committee also reviewed its finances, hearing that the account balance was $79,639.20, though members noted inconsistencies in the report and asked staff to provide a fuller accounting later. Staff said typical oral history projects cost about $10,000 to $15,000 each.
The committee received an update on TVW-produced video projects, which are complete and will be posted once the oral histories web page is ready. Staff identified the topics as the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, early legislative technology, and the PDC/party-switch history involving former legislator P.V. Reichertbauer. Members then brainstormed future projects, including campus history, leadership-focused histories, interviews with departing members, and oral histories of women and former staff who became legislators.
By motion and voice vote, the committee approved conducting oral histories of former Representative Barb Lisk and Senator Hargrove, and also established a program to interview the longest-serving retiring member of each caucus every biennium. Members discussed possible interviewers, including staff, TVW, and university-based or other nonprofit oral history practitioners, and asked staff to explore options and report back.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- continuing it as best they can with their own dollars because they don't want to lose the trained skill
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- there, you know, they may not be a licensed applicator, but by and large, they're absolutely the most skilled
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- BUT IT HAS BEEN REWARDING BECAUSE I'M BUILDING A SKILL SET FOR FUTURE LEADERS IN THIS HOUSE AND IT TAKES
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency May 7th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- efficient, so the opportunity for savings, we believe, while also modernizing the state's workforce skills
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
HCR 141, House Concurrent Resolution, NASA, Houston, Space City, Johnson Space Center, Mission Control, Apollo 11, moon landing, aerospace, commercial space, space exploration, Texas Space Commission, space policy, federal resolution, memorial resolution, Congress, Washington D.C., headquarters relocation, space industry
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- interact with elected officials, participate in mock legislative sessions, and develop essential skills
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, as you can see, $30 million has been set aside for additional supplemental digital skills training
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Summary:
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism met briefly and first announced that Senate Bill 232 by Senator Rodriguez was temporarily postponed at the sponsor’s request. The main item was a presentation from Leo Garcia of the Office of Broadband on Florida’s broadband programs, current deployment progress, and upcoming funding opportunities. Garcia said the office is administering multiple grant programs that have awarded hundreds of millions of dollars for broadband infrastructure, community facilities, and digital device access, with a focus on rural areas, workforce development, and digital literacy. He also described the state’s strategic plan and partnerships with local governments, ISPs, workforce boards, community colleges, and community action agencies.
Garcia explained that Florida has already deployed over 1,100 miles of fiber and enabled about 4,300 connections, and said the remaining unserved and underserved locations should drop significantly by the end of 2026 before the BEAD program addresses the rest. He said BEAD is a fully federal program for Florida, providing $1.16 billion from NTIA, with most of it reserved for infrastructure and additional amounts for workforce training and cybersecurity/digital literacy. He noted that Florida is prioritizing fiber but will also use fixed wireless or satellite where fiber is not cost-effective or feasible. He also said the office is seeking additional spending authority for the Digital Capacity Grant Program.
Members asked about county coverage, especially Duval County, and Garcia said Duval and Monroe had not yet received funds because they currently have limited unserved or underserved areas, but they are expected to be addressed through BEAD and related workforce and literacy efforts. Senator Davis raised permitting delays as a major challenge, and Garcia said the office is exploring ways to help local communities process permits more quickly. Senator Wright asked about competition with satellite-based broadband providers, and Garcia said the state is technology-agnostic but prioritizes fiber for reliability. There were no public comments, no votes or formal actions taken, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, there are some elements around ownership standards and labor compliance to modernize ownership and
- clarify tax compliance, prohibiting eligibility with willful labor violations.
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- and Industry has Department of Labor and Industry has submitted<04:07:34.000><c> to</c><04:07:34.239
- Um, they are neutral on this bill, of course, in terms of its content, but the Department of Labor and
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- act to amend the law, major components of legislation necessary to implement the state education, labor
Committee:
Senate Finance
Summary:
The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding for Chair Liz Krueger. The committee considered one item: print number 9-006C, a budget bill amending the law to implement the state education, labor, housing, and family assistance budget for the 2026 and 2027 state fiscal year.
After brief introduction of the bill, there were no questions or comments from members. Senator Connolly moved the bill, seconded by Senator Santa Romo’s. The committee voted in favor, with no opposition noted, and the bill was reported without recommendation.
The meeting concluded after the vote and adjournment.
AZ
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Constitution of Arizona, I'm directed by the House to inform the Senate that the House has completed its labors
Summary:
The Senate received a message from the House stating that the House had completed its work and was ready to adjourn sine die, with the message entered into the journal and Senate Concurrent Resolution 1032 transmitted to the Secretary of State. The Senate also dispensed with reading the journal from Friday, June 12, 2026, and approved it as recorded.
The only substantive action taken was a motion by the Majority Whip to adjourn the 57th Legislature, second regular session, sine die. The motion was put to a voice vote and passed, with the ayes prevailing, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/19/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The problem he has going forward is that there are still unresolved issues, in particular skilled nursing
- His biggest concern initially was that a rehab unit would move in, take away the skilled care from, like
- He said the amendment exempted nursing homes, but opening a skilled nursing facility right next to a
- homes<00:49:43.960><c> but</c><00:49:44.520><c> opening</c><00:49:44.920><c> a</c><00:49:45.079><c> Skilled
- </c><00:49:45.559><c> Nursing</c> homes but opening a Skilled Nursing homes but opening a Skilled Nursing