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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 02/11/25

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the same time, we must acknowledge the challenges.
  • At the same time, we must acknowledge the challenges.
  • work in pre-i am technology challenging work in pre-i am technology times<01:10:04.199><c> a</c><01:
  • We're a union of over 18,500 state professionals across all agencies, boards, and commissions.
  • The other thing that we're seeing is that agencies are adding more and more work because we are more
Committee: Senate Labor
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 29th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Together, our public water agencies deliver water to 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland
  • Each of our public water agencies has executed contracts with the State of California to pay for the
  • Good morning, Mark Smith, on behalf of Zone 7 Water Agency, in support. Thank you, Madam Chair.
  • Removing this significant hurdle further enables water agencies to continue to pass this cost along to
  • We are very concerned about the precedent of handing out a permit in statute to an agency that is not
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee heard a regular order agenda with 101 bills and first took up AB 2215, which would extend the time for the Department of Water Resources to fully develop its State Water Project water rights. The author and supporters argued it would improve water reliability and affordability for millions of Californians and could save ratepayers money, while opponents said it would bypass the Water Board’s administrative process, set a precedent for other water rights holders, and potentially facilitate costly projects like the Delta Conveyance Project. The bill was moved on a do pass vote, with Mr. Hoover voting no and Ms. Krell not voting. The committee then approved two consent calendars and heard several bills with little or no opposition. These included AB 2038 on extending insurance nonrenewal/cancellation protections for wildfire victims; AB 2322 on clarifying which commercial, industrial, or institutional sites are subject to municipal stormwater permits; AB 1794 on direct home shipment of enteral nutrition; AB 1696 on clarifying that nurse midwives do not need physician supervision within their scope of practice; AB 1860 on allowing county offices of education to use design-build methods; AB 1876 on codifying nondiscrimination protections in health care; AB 2281 on election cybersecurity resources; AB 2448 on protecting sensitive medical records and reproductive health data; AB 1994 on providing victims with information about federal immigration relief options; and AB 1829 on expanding how CalWORKs community college funds may be used to support student parents. Most were supported by sponsoring organizations and related stakeholders, with limited opposition noted on AB 1696 and AB 2281. The committee also placed a large suspense calendar on approval, listing dozens of additional bills, and then opened public comment on bills not heard that day. No members of the public came forward, and the hearing was adjourned. Several bills were reported out on roll call votes, with some members not voting or voting no on particular measures, but the transcript does not provide full vote tallies for each bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V

Transcript Highlights:
  • Very challenging, and it adds about two weeks onto our academy training.
  • And most of these smaller agencies don't. We don't have training budgets.
  • Our troopers, when we get people into recruit school, 75, 80. percent of them retire from the agency.
  • The private law enforcement agencies, a lot of people have access to that and we needed better control
  • The federal agency has made multiple arrests. And some of those, is there?
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • This was an agency bill that was carried on the Senate side.
  • This was an agency bill requirements.
  • </c><01:32:12.159><c> budget</c> midst of a really challenging budget midst of a really challenging budget
  • Without it, we move backwards as an agency.
  • That was your, uh, let me ask the agency.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Apr 29th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We believe that the Youth Challenge Program is, and that it remain, a priority with our National Guard
  • Fifteen miles from my house is the Carville Teen Challenge, or Youth Challenge.
  • So the one thing this bill would do is forbid reporting to credit agencies about the debt, because that's
  • or whatever, and then now the bill and the posture it is, is more about credit reporting to the agencies
  • We don't know if local agencies are following that.
Committee: House Judiciary
Summary: The committee first adopted a three-minute rule for the rest of the meeting by a 9-3 vote. It then took up SB 217, which would reorganize Orleans Parish courts by reducing judgeships in criminal, juvenile, traffic, and municipal courts and, through an adopted amendment, creating one civil district court with 13 judges and allowing hearing officers. Senator Morris argued the changes were based on caseload comparisons and population data; opponents from the Urban League and ACLU said the bill was driven by power rather than efficiency, relied on incomplete or inconsistent data, would strain the courts, and would reduce minority representation on the bench. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended by an 11-4 vote. The committee next considered SB 197, which would reduce the number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal by two. Senator Morris again cited filings and caseload comparisons, while opponents argued the bill ignored the intensity and complexity of appellate work, could increase backlog and costs, and would disproportionately affect Black women judges. The bill was reported favorably by an 11-4 vote. The committee also adopted HCR 11, expressing support for the Louisiana National Guard at Camp Beauregard and the Youth Challenge Program, and reported favorably SB 85, creating an insurance fund for retired St. Charles Parish sheriff’s employees. Several other measures were advanced with little or no opposition. HB 833 created the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force and was amended to add representatives from the coroners’ association, a survivor appointed by STAR, and a licensed clinical social worker; it was reported favorably. HB 816, with a technical correction, prohibited foreign adversaries from acquiring property near military installations and was reported favorably. HB 1053, dealing with definitions for dealers and retail dealers and allowing certain businesses to serve complimentary alcoholic beverages under agreed-upon floor amendments, was reported favorably. HB 153, as amended, removed the Office of Debt Recovery from the bill and limited it to prohibiting reporting certain criminal fines and fees to credit bureaus; it was reported favorably. SB 75, on cybersecurity reimbursement and baseline standards for local governments after cyber incidents, was reported favorably after testimony from GOSEP and others. SB 200, allowing expropriation of land near military bases owned by foreign adversaries when a court finds a threat to public health and safety, was also reported favorably after extensive testimony and discussion. Finally, HB 454, the Gracie Claire Rushing Act on chain of custody for human remains and internal organs, was converted into a substitute bill, adopted, and then introduced for further discussion, with the sponsor describing it as a transparency and accountability measure for grieving families.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 04/03/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:08:59.279><c> chair</c> multiple different agencies. Mr. chair multiple different agencies.
  • </c><00:23:59.200><c> partners</c> continually engage our agency partners continually engage our agency
  • operations funds um and would agency operations funds um and would allow<00:26:32.960><c> agencies</
  • </c> budget recommendations for our agency budget recommendations for our agency for<00:27:55.840><c>
  • </c> the years where we have agencies the years where we have agencies um<01:24:56.880><c> under</c><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • making it easy for our poll workers to identify this at the polls, and, you know, they're having challenges
  • We could put stronger protections in place against voter intimidation, mass voter challenges, and...
  • stronger protections in place against voter intimidation, mass voter challenges, and unfair redistricting
  • And I challenge anyone who's concerned about the student ID issue to try and find a more narrow lane
  • SB 1594 would ensure that veterans' benefits accessed by a foster care agency on behalf of a foster youth
Keywords: 999, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • It takes away the ability for citizens to challenge those laws.
  • SB 1156 would direct $20 million in taxpayer dollars towards detaining people captured by ICE, an agency
  • that is... ...direct $20 million in taxpayer dollars towards detaining people captured by ICE, an agency
  • is unlawfully present in the United States by the court if the person is convicted and the state agency
  • And as you heard, the amendment removes CBP because it was causing confusion about which agency.
Bills: SB1152 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1213 , SB1232 , SB1268
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The proposal is to exempt military installations and federal agencies from the reverter clause to provide
  • there could be revocation of all applicable licenses held by a private employer by the respective agencies
  • As we've stated in current law, a public agency or private agency with 25 or more employees must use
  • A lot of people were really happy to see that you had taken on this challenge.
  • These are issues and challenges that are already here.
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism considered a series of bills affecting tax policy, workforce development, business regulation, consumer protection, rural development, and artificial intelligence. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million beginning with the 2027 allocation, and it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a cybersecurity experiential internship and clearance-readiness program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida; an amendment removed an appropriation from the bill, and the committee reported it favorably. SB 554, a broad update to Florida’s not-for-profit corporation law, was also reported favorably after supportive testimony from Florida Bar representatives. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive sales and predatory financing practices, received strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which provides rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was likewise reported favorably. SB 214, expanding the rural community definition to include special districts in rural counties for economic development purposes, was reported favorably. SPB 7030, a public records exemption tied to Department of Legal Affairs investigations, was adopted as a committee bill and favorably reported. The committee also heard extensive discussion on SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant program, clarify rural community eligibility for certain unincorporated areas, exempt military entities from a reverter clause on land conveyances, and revise E-Verify enforcement procedures. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including penalties, protections for workers incorrectly flagged, and the treatment of gig workers. Senator Smith opposed the bill, arguing it creates unequal treatment between employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. Despite the debate, SB 998 was reported favorably, with Senators Bracy Davis, Smith, and Errington voting no. The committee also took up SB 482, an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate periodic disclosures that users are interacting with AI, restrict certain uses of personal data and likenesses, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. The bill drew both support and criticism: supporters emphasized child safety, transparency, and consumer protection, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, broad definitions, lack of audit mechanisms, and the absence of a private right of action for adults. Senators Smith and Davis urged clearer definitions and stronger accountability, but both said the bill was a starting point. The committee reported SB 482 favorably. The meeting ended with recorded affirmative votes requested by Senators Yarbrough, Wright, and Davis on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 21st, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • The proposal is to exempt military installations and federal agencies from the reverter clause to provide
  • employer has to verify their employment eligibility, and as we've stated in current law, a public agency
  • or private agency with 25 or more employees must use the E-Verify system to verify eligibility.
  • A lot of people were really happy to see that you had taken on this challenge.
  • These are issues and challenges that are already here.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee heard and advanced several bills. SB 1076 would raise Florida’s research and development tax credit cap from $9 million to $50 million, with the higher cap first applying to the 2027 allocation; it was reported favorably. CS/SB 1266 would create a Cybersecurity Experiential Internship and Clearance Readiness Program with the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida, but an amendment removed the bill’s funding appropriation; the amended bill was reported favorably. SB 554, a Florida Bar-backed update to the not-for-profit corporations statute, was also reported favorably after support testimony from the Bar and others. SB 1004, aimed at protecting buyers of dogs and cats from deceptive financing and undisclosed health conditions at retail pet stores, drew strong support from animal welfare advocates and was reported favorably. SB 1074, which sets rounding rules for cash transactions if pennies are unavailable, was reported favorably as well. The committee also considered SB 998, the Department of Commerce package. The bill would modernize the small cities CDBG program, clarify rural community eligibility to include certain unincorporated areas, exempt military conveyances from a reverter clause, and revise E-Verify enforcement and penalties. Members questioned the E-Verify provisions, including the fine structure, treatment of workers incorrectly flagged, and whether the bill could affect gig workers or retroactive cases. Senator Smith opposed the bill during debate, arguing it created unequal treatment for employers and immigrant workers, while Senator Wright supported the military-related provisions. SB 998 was reported favorably. SB 214 would expand the rural economic development initiative to include special districts in rural counties and was reported favorably. SB 482, the Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, generated the most extensive discussion; it would create consumer protections for companion chatbots, require parental consent and access for minors, mandate disclosures and de-identification rules, restrict unauthorized use of name, image, and likeness, and give enforcement authority to the Attorney General. Supporters emphasized child safety, privacy, and the need for guardrails, while opponents and some informational witnesses raised concerns about privacy, age verification, enforcement, and the bill’s breadth. The bill was reported favorably, and the committee also approved SPB 7030, a committee bill creating a public records exemption for Department of Legal Affairs investigations tied to the AI enforcement provisions.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 33 Apr 8th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've heard from countless parents, guardians, teachers, students, and administrators about the challenges
  • Parents, guardians, teachers, students, and administrators about the challenges that cell phones present
  • What is so important when we often give our authority to the agencies to create regulation for our towns
  • What is so important when we often give our authority to the agencies to create regulation for our towns
  • I think that it is very important as we continue to put these things in the hands of the agencies that
Summary: The House opened with ceremonial activities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of several student athletic teams and guests, then took up a series of routine matters. Members adopted a resolution congratulating the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps on its 25th anniversary, suspended Joint Rule 12 for a petition concerning lease authorization for Eastern Mountain State Forests, and enacted several bills, including measures related to the Sandwich town charter and Springfield tax relief. The House also passed a bill authorizing charity alcohol auctions after adopting a substitute amendment, and passed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant. The main policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2581, amended and retitled as an act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Supporters described the bill as a response to classroom distraction, bullying, and mental health harms associated with cell phones and social media, and said it would require bell-to-bell restrictions on personal devices in schools, provide guidance and a model policy for districts, and limit social media access for children under 14 while requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Several members cited educator testimony, school district practices, and concerns about anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and online predators. Opponents and amendment sponsors argued for more local flexibility and warned about implementation costs, but amendments seeking to preserve district-specific policies or prohibit unfunded mandates were rejected. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the bill by roll call, then passed the bill to be engrossed by a vote of 129-25. Earlier, the House also accepted a conference committee report on legislation modernizing cannabis laws by a vote of 155-0, after debate focused on restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission, expanding licensing and ownership rules, and addressing equity and social justice provisions. The chamber recessed several times, briefly lost quorum during proceedings, and adjourned to meet again in informal session the following day.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • That challenge has not gone away.
  • They've been challenged by our state to pursue their own universal child care, and they are grappling
  • And the biggest give and take of all 250 agencies was figuring out how to fund universal child care.
  • There's also other agencies to consider in the vote. Thank you. Thank you very much. 10% down.
  • There are also other agencies to consider in the vote. Thank you.
Summary: The committee met late in the evening and announced that Senate Bill 132 would be rolled until the next day. The only bill heard was Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 241, which would codify New Mexico’s Child Care Assistance Program in statute, establish eligibility, payment, wait-list, and co-payment rules, require reporting and transparency, and tie reimbursement rates to a cost-estimation model and wage scale/career lattice. The sponsor and administration described the bill as creating a durable framework for universal child care, with protections for program integrity, inclusion of children with developmental needs, and requirements to maximize state and federal child care tax benefits. Public testimony was largely supportive of the bill’s child care expansion goals, with endorsements from State Police, firefighters, early childhood advocates, and women’s policy groups, but many providers and educators said they could not support it without stronger wage and career-ladder protections and clearer guarantees that funding would reach staff salaries rather than owners or institutions. The committee adopted Vice Chair Dixon’s amendment, which lowered the proposed transfer from the Early Childhood Education and Care Trust Fund from $1 billion to $700 million and added reporting requirements on the wait list, consultation requirements for rate-setting, additional facility reporting, a prohibition on supplanting certain public education funds, tribal facility participation, and food program reporting. A separate amendment from Representative Duncan to require first-come, first-served enrollment was debated at length but was tabled by a 9-7 vote after the sponsor and secretary said it conflicted with federal prioritization rules and the bill’s targeted access goals. Members also questioned how the bill would affect public entities, nontraditional-hour providers, co-pay triggers, and whether the wage scale would adequately compensate educators. After debate, the committee voted 10-7 to give the amended bill a do-pass recommendation. Supporters said the bill would strengthen workforce stability, improve access for working families, and help sustain New Mexico’s universal child care system; opponents warned about the long-term fiscal impact, the potential growth of the program, and whether the bill sufficiently protected early childhood educators’ wages and other state priorities. The meeting adjourned with notice that the committee would reconvene at 8 a.m. the next day to hear the Senate’s actions on House Bill 2.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Feb 11th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Private businesses really should not be law enforcement agencies. So, Mr.
  • The bill applies only to public agencies and a limited set of large state contractors, meaning that most
  • On page one, starting on line 19, it defines covered as public agencies and public contractors and some
  • As you know, the agency was part of the Office of the Governor.
  • Women continue to face so many challenges.
Keywords: 989, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 5th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the area of cultural pursuit, it's pleasant as well as challenging.
  • I just want to make the body aware that, as we know, we're dealing with provider challenges in this state
  • It's everything from the courts to everything you can name in an agency—320 million of unspent money
  • within agencies that haven't been spent in their action.
  • So when agencies come talk to you and they say, "We need more money, we need more money," well, ask them
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day038_b Feb 23rd, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Regulatory agencies. Sorry.
  • &gt;&gt; Regulatory agencies. &gt;&gt; Regulatory agencies. &gt;&gt; Okay. &gt;&gt; Okay.
  • We're talking about centillion-dollar challenges here.
  • Um I don't even dollar challenges here.
  • </c> And let's try to engage in challenges And let's try to engage in challenges that<01:12:08.480><c
Keywords: 981, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 15th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • Law enforcement, courts, and over 30 agencies can still see that sealed record.
  • So, of course, law enforcement agencies. Like snagging their assassin?
  • Now, whether or not they're going to disregard it is a challenge.
  • We have a great but challenging relationship that we foster together.
  • I'm not challenging what's happening in the four counties. That's fine. I'm not challenging that.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • As far as working, having to work under the watchful eye of someone else, that is very agency-dependent
  • </c> very agency very agency dependent<00:14:16.639><c> right</c><00:14:16.959><c> I</c><00:14:17.040
  • So that is the crux of the challenge.
  • So that is the crux of the challenge.
  • </c><01:01:34.079><c> so</c> so that is the Crux of the challenge so so that is the Crux of the challenge
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on House Bill 271, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). The chair and several members expressed reservations about repealing a requirement that was only created in 2021, arguing that licensure should include some measurable demonstration of competency and that it is too early to judge whether the current standard is working. Members also raised concerns about the social work compact and the lack of uniformity across states, saying that changing the requirement now could undermine the standards New Hampshire agreed to at the outset. Testimony in support of the bill argued that the LSWA exam is a barrier for applicants because the level is intended for people without formal social work education, and the exam is the same national exam used for licensed social workers. The witness said there is only one LSWA in New Hampshire, so there is little pass/fail data, but noted that the Association of Social Worker Boards reported 78% of its membership favored retaining the exam. Supporters also emphasized that LSWA holders complete 30 hours of training and extensive supervised hours, and that they are not intended to work independently. Opponents or skeptics questioned whether the exam is the right measure for this role and asked for data showing actual failures or barriers. The discussion turned to possible alternatives, including a different exam, a practical skills assessment, or broader rulemaking authority for the board to set LSWA criteria. One suggestion was to amend the law to give the board authority to develop appropriate standards in rulemaking, rather than naming a specific exam in statute. Members also discussed whether the board could create a more suitable assessment and noted that the current law requires a national proctored examination approved by the board, but there is no national exam specifically for LSWA. No final vote or action was taken in the excerpt, and the subcommittee indicated it would gather more information, including the existing rule language, before moving the bill forward.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (04/10/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:54:23.119><c> their</c> opportunity to challenge their opportunity to challenge their deportations
  • </c><04:28:48.319><c> and</c> agency dedicated to investigating and agency dedicated to investigating
  • </c><06:31:02.558><c> The</c> agencies. That is simply not true. The agencies.
  • </c> about other agencies. about other agencies.
  • ><c> the</c><06:31:34.400><c> office</c> And unlike other agencies, the office And unlike other agencies
Keywords: 1189, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a brief description of the agency, followed by the current year, fiscal year 2024-25, agency
  • That's another agency.
  • have these private license plate agencies in there.
  • and quite a few local agencies.
  • To begin, I'd like to provide a brief overview of our agency.
Summary: The committee met to receive a base budget overview for agencies under its jurisdiction, which include the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Staff explained the budget format and noted that the Legislature appropriated more than $20.2 billion to these agencies in the current fiscal year, a 66.7% increase over 10 years. The Department of Transportation then presented on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing it as a $7 billion effort to advance 20 major congestion-relief projects statewide. Secretary Jared Perdue said the department is ahead of schedule, with 14 of 20 projects expected to be underway by the end of the calendar year. He highlighted major projects including I-4 in Polk and Osceola counties, I-75 improvements, Southwest 10th Street in Broward County, Fruitville Road, Capital Circle in Tallahassee, and I-275, and discussed innovations such as aggregate supply grants, modified phase design-build, workforce hiring events, and voluntary acceleration. Senators asked about business impacts from construction, tourism-related transit funding, aggregate sourcing, and labor shortages; the secretary said FDOT works with local businesses and that additional revenue sources for transit would require legislative action. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reviewed motorist services, revenue collection, licensing, vehicle titling, specialty plates, insurance compliance, driver safety, and commercial driver licensing. Officials said the department collected about $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023-24 and described modernization efforts, including electronic verification systems, Real ID compliance, mobile licensing units, and a planned digital driver license. Members asked about the driver license backlog in Miami-Dade and Broward, and the department said service delays were driven by growth and staffing constraints but should improve with $7.5 million in recent funding and the eventual transition of services to county tax collectors. Questions also addressed temporary paper licenses and birth certificate fraud prevention. The Department of Commerce presented on the Job Growth Grant Fund and Visit Florida. Commerce said the grant fund, created in 2017, has awarded $257 million to 70 projects in 37 counties since 2019, with demand exceeding supply about four to one. Officials emphasized that the program supports targeted industries and workforce and infrastructure projects, and they highlighted examples in CDL training, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and health care. Senators raised concerns about small businesses affected by transportation construction, and Commerce said it has an Office of Small Business Innovation and other tools, though the grant fund is limited by statute to targeted industries. Visit Florida then described its public-private tourism marketing role, saying the state’s $80 million appropriation is matched by private investment and that the latest EDR review found a $3.30 return in tax revenue for every state dollar spent. Visit Florida reported record visitation and tourism spending, along with hurricane recovery marketing and rural promotion efforts.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/13/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> but's nevertheless running the agency. but's nevertheless running the agency.
  • </c> regardless of the investigating agency. regardless of the investigating agency.
  • </c><00:35:32.840><c> that</c> every other investigative agency that every other investigative agency
  • </c> agency uh indicated in the notification. agency uh indicated in the notification.
  • What it is is the lead agency.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all