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• I agree with, uh, Representative LaHood's, uh, analysis, so I won't repeat it.

Bills: HB116

Keywords: film industry, incentives, economic development, state funding, media production

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• that honed his expertise in issues such as... that honed his expertise in issues such as business, economic
• Senator Reed's legislative accomplishments are many, with a keen eye for business and a passion for economic
• growth, Senator Reed was instrumental to the passage of many major economic packages to create jobs
• Administration as the Senior Adviser to Workforce Transformation, where he will continue his work fostering economic

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SR 19, SR 27, SR 30, SR 32, SCR 11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

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• Economic strength, McAllen, is probably the... better fit and a better place sitting in terms of economic
• Pablo Tagli, Chairman of the Board of the McAllen Economic Development Corporation.
• Beyond its economic contributions, Wise County offers and recreational treasures, from the iconic Wise
• The activity helps generate more than 439 million jobs. billion in statewide economic value and 906 billion
• in nationwide economic.

Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SR19, SR27, SR30, SR32, SCR11

Keywords: Houston East End, Chamber of Commerce, East End Day, economic development, community involvement, scholarships, business events, McAllen, celebration, community pride, cultural events, economic growth, McAllen Day, community recognition, South Texas, local pride, Wise County Day, Texas Senate, Wise County, state recognition

Bills: HB4421, HB4426, HB4432, HB4329, HB3551, HB3763, HB1411, HB2730, HB3465, HB3649, HB3650, HB3674, HB3941, HB3970, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, SB1074

Keywords: child welfare, fentanyl exposure, drug endangerment, environmental testing, safety analysis, remediation, child protection, Department of Human Services, violence prevention, HB4426, SIDE tax credit, strategic industrial development enhancement, income tax credit, economic development, tax incentive, qualified economic development expenditures, qualified initial infrastructure expenditures, industrial park, economic development zone, port authority

Bills: HB4421, HB4426, HB4432, HB4329, HB3551, HB3763, HB1411, HB2730, HB3465, HB3649, HB3650, HB3674, HB3941, HB3970, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, SB1074

Keywords: child welfare, fentanyl exposure, drug endangerment, environmental testing, safety analysis, remediation, child protection, Department of Human Services, violence prevention, HB4426, SIDE tax credit, strategic industrial development enhancement, income tax credit, economic development, tax incentive, qualified economic development expenditures, qualified initial infrastructure expenditures, industrial park, economic development zone, port authority

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• organizations use the money because we love local control and we're going to let the organizations and economic
• We must do a better job of bringing ideas into companies and jobs and economic growth for the state of

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency

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• I'm calling to order this meeting of the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and
• do a more in-depth analysis do a more in-depth analysis that<00:07:12.400> should<00:07:12.639
• <00:21:05.600> Um<00:21:05.919> this them took economic losses.
• Um this them took economic losses.
• It does the economic release package.

Bills: HF3732

Keywords: workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, economic development, grants, job creation

Bills: HM9

Keywords: Mexico, New Mexico, cultural ties, economic partnership, advocacy day, 996, all

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• The first article is the Economic Assistance Article.
• The data doesn't even get used for the analysis that we could utilize it for, despite the power that
• Due to high food prices and economic hardship in communities statewide, at the same time federal challenges

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• We're already in that season of having to file our economic statements.
• work in government, if they have already filed a statement of have already filed a statement of economic
• because having a balanced playing field because having a balanced playing field when it comes to economics

Bills: SB165

Keywords: candidates, economic interests, disclosure, ethics, transparency, public officials, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB 2, SJR 36, SB 2, SB 2, SR 29, SB 2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 920, all

Bills: HB220, HB259, HB463, HB536, HB750, HB830, HB950

Keywords: child exploitation, online reporting, platforms, cyber crime, PROTECT Act, excavation, demolition, infrastructure repair, BEAD Program, utility damage, construction coordination, contact point, emergency services, telephone charge, wireless service, reporting requirements, communications district, wireless communication, school safety, community permits

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• The Committee on Trade Workforce and Economic Development will come will now come to all the clerk will
• Um What I've been working with these committees on is driving economic development in Texas.
• So Uh Essentially We have a great opportunity in Texas to further the economic growth.
• So it kind of conflicts with the bill analysis, but the bill seems to say under 18. Yes, ma'am.
• The Committee of Trade Workforce and Economic Development is now adjourned.

Bills: HB 186

Keywords: public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556

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• It collapsed very early, and it caused significant economic harm.
• You know, the labor force is vital to the economic engine. Totally.
• You know, the labor force is vital to the economic engine. Totally.
• It is vital to the economic engine, totally. And so we look at our landscapers.
• And the downstream economic impact is substantial.

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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• resources and opportunities to thrive in Texas' business landscape while contributing to long-term economic
• growth. ...economic resilience.
• Thank you. ...veteran-owned businesses, there's been a Texas GDP economic impact of about $1.8 billion
• My concern is the category is so broad. ...it's really about economic development generally for veterans
• I'd love to work with you on this because I do see a deep need for economic development. ...within this

Bills: SB 390, SB 1197, SB 1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, Veteran Affairs

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.

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• Members, we do have a quorum here at the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and
• motans who would lose the economic motans who would lose the economic benefits<00:04:09.400>
• safety broadband and economic safety broadband and economic development<00:04:31.759> policies
• We are currently updating our analysis to include newly available data from 2023.
• <01:31:19.000> development economic development economic development project<01:31:21.400>

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

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• Convening this morning's hearing for the House Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development
• We are reconvening this morning's hearing for the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic
• On the Committee on Economic Development and Technology, we have the same recommendations for HB 916.
• For the Committee on Economic Development and Technology, voting on House Bill 916 HD1.

Bills: SB2816

Keywords: enterprise zones, economic development, innovation enterprise, job creation, Hawaii, 910, house, all

Summary: The committees heard House Bill 2195, HD1, which would replace the existing transit accommodations tax on cruise ships with a per-passenger infrastructure fee collected by the Department of Transportation and deposited into a new cruise ship special fund. Testimony included support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii warning that the bill should remain narrowly tied to harbor-related uses to avoid potential Tonnage Clause issues. The Department of Transportation testified that cruise-related harbor work includes pier repairs, dredging, terminal upgrades, and shore power, and said a dedicated revenue stream would help prioritize cruise infrastructure needs. The Attorney General’s office said it had submitted written comments but did not address questions about the litigation or constitutional background. Members questioned whether the new special fund was necessary when the existing harbor special fund already finances similar improvements. DOT said the funds overlap and suggested the bill could be amended to use the harbor special fund with a separate cruise subaccount, while still preserving a dedicated revenue stream and separate accounting. DOT also said it currently collects port entry, dockage, and per-head passenger fees from cruise ships and that existing cruise-related expenditures from the harbor special fund have not been challenged. The chair ultimately recommended moving HB 2195 forward as introduced, while continuing discussions about the fund structure and awaiting further clarity from the Attorney General and DOT. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass HB 2195, HD1, as is. They also voted to pass House Bill 916, HD1, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, which would allow certain state low-income housing tax credits to offset state transient accommodations taxes in the same county and make Act 129 of 2016 permanent. Both the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development and Technology adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HB 916, HD1, unamended. The hearing was then adjourned.

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• <00:01:33.360> development evaluate and reform economic development evaluate and reform economic
• maybe a leadership vacuum in economic maybe a leadership vacuum in economic development.<00:04:03.200
• actually work with economic development. actually work with economic development.
• economic development in their community. economic development in their community.
• knuckle economic development people. knuckle economic development people.

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all

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• Senate File 124, economic development rodeo museum.
• We had a local economic development group that went out and actually is set up for a new economic development
• It's absolutely economic wise, it's a critical investment for the state of Wyoming.
• It's absolutely economic wise, Wyoming.
• The economic impact through tourism and local job growth will show a great return on investment.

Bills: HB0150

Keywords: Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all