Transcript Highlights:

• Chair and members, current statute authorizes the state treasurer to pay state prime contracting transaction
• investment that each manufacturing facility must make, decreases the percentage of state prime contracting
• That is done through a contract through law enforcement.
• That is done through a contract through law enforcement. At that point, it goes to the truck.
• That is done through a contract through law enforcement.

Bills: HB2014 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2165 , HB2202 , HB2305 , HB2321 , HB2399 , HB2403 , HB2416 , HB2418 , HB2446 , HB2601 , HB2615 , HB2620 , HB2812 , HB2939 , HB2940 , HB2955 , HB2957 , HB2960 , HB2992 , HB4026 , HB4049

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

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• question to that is: how will the foreign law, religious law restrictions, be applied to private contracts
• arbitration, religious agreements, without infringing constitutional protections, free exercise, contract
• courts should and shouldn't... ...specifically says how the courts should interpret those types of contracts
• A private school that accepts vouchers may not employ, contract with, receive funding from, or be affiliated
• So it prohibits employment of or contracting with, ownership or operation by, or acceptance of funds

Summary: The committee first considered CS/SB 536, which updates Florida’s criminal gang statutes to reflect modern gang recruitment and communication methods, including social media and encrypted messaging. Senator Martin said the bill does not criminalize gang membership, but clarifies definitions used for gang-related enhancements and law enforcement investigations. Members raised concerns about the meaning of “observed in the company” of gang members and possible impacts on businesses and bikers; Martin said the language was not intended to reach ordinary business customers and that the bill still requires other criteria. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably after debate, with some members supporting it and others warning it was still too broad. The committee also approved CS/SB 762, allowing cross-jurisdictional assignment of conflict capital cases with cost and reporting requirements, after an amendment emphasizing judicial economy and geographic proximity; the bill was described as a cost-saving measure and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1742, creating a new offense for indecent exposure or sexual acts directed at minors under 16, was amended to align with the House version and to cover observing a child for sexual gratification, then reported favorably. CS/SB 1750, increasing penalties and mandatory minimums for serious sex crimes and child sexual abuse material offenses, was amended to restore some current-law provisions and limit reclassification to offenders who were 18 or older at the time of the offense, then reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1582 on statewide data sharing for secondhand dealer and pawnbroker transactions, along with its companion public-records bill SB 1792, both described as theft-prevention and law-enforcement tools with confidentiality protections and stakeholder support. CS/SB 500, providing FDLE protective security for major-party nominees for statewide constitutional offices, was also reported favorably after a technical amendment. The longest and most contentious discussion was on CS/SB 1632, which would create a process for Florida to designate foreign and domestic terrorist organizations, restrict courts from enforcing foreign or religious law when it conflicts with state or federal law, and bar public funds from supporting designated organizations. Senator Graal said the bill targets conduct, not belief, and creates due-process protections through written findings, public notice, cabinet action, and judicial review. Senator Smith and Senator Polsky repeatedly questioned whether the bill’s use of terms like “promotion” could chill protected speech, academic debate, protest activity, or legal representation, and whether the designation process could be used politically or against religious and advocacy groups. Graal said promotion was meant to cover support for illegal acts, not mere disagreement or academic speech, and said she was open to clarifying language. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, arguing it was vague, unconstitutional, and likely to be used against Muslim communities, students, nonprofits, and dissenting political speech; a few supporters argued it was needed for public safety and to prevent state support for terrorism. The committee did not take a final vote on CS/SB 1632 in the portion provided, and the transcript ends during public testimony on that bill.

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• This is intended to incentivize providers to contract with the sheriff's office prior to providing care
• centers to 175% of the Medicare allowable reimbursement rate for those that currently do not have a contract
• HB 4035 changes how contracts or licenses work in Palm Beach County.
• 100 years of thoroughbred racing in the state of Florida, and they just signed a new three-year contract
• Golfs... ...and they just signed a new three-year contract with their horsemen.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• conserve an additional 3 million acre-feet over and above the mandatory cuts, and you can see with contracts
• And, quite honestly, Queen Creek and Buckeye have both entered contracts on the Hark water for the sole
• local stakeholders, and will probably, by the time we're done, need to do it in law, at least by contract
• It's another thing to be on paper and a contract.
• It's another thing to be on paper and a contract.

Committee: House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee began by announcing that House Bill 2094 would be held and not heard that day, then received a lengthy update from Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzky on Colorado River negotiations and post-2026 operating rules. He described Arizona’s legal position, the basin’s water allocations, current shortages, conservation efforts, and the state’s view that the Upper Basin should share more of the reductions and move more water from reservoirs above Lake Powell to Lake Mead. Members asked about tourism, recreation, tribal water rights, public outreach, and the role of the state’s delegation and the federal government. Buschatzky said Arizona has already made major conservation cuts and that further reductions are likely, whether by agreement or federal action, and emphasized ongoing negotiations and public meetings. The committee then heard House Bill 2758, which would expand McMullen Valley groundwater transfer rules to allow eligible entities, including private water companies, to withdraw and transport groundwater under specified conditions, with ADWR oversight and reporting requirements. Supporters argued the bill would provide a lawful, regulated way to move water for urban growth and housing needs, while opponents from La Paz County and rural advocacy groups said it would accelerate aquifer depletion, harm private wells, and benefit a New York hedge fund at the expense of local residents. After debate over guardrails, stakeholder outreach, and the impact on rural communities, the committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed HB 2758 as amended on a 6-4 due-pass vote. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 2098, which revises bonding authority and public hearing notification requirements for county water augmentation authorities and allows such authorities to enter into local repayment agreements with WIFA. Pinal County officials and related stakeholders testified in support, saying the changes would help the Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority finance future water and infrastructure projects, including possible augmentation efforts tied to Bartlett Dam, and would clean up statutory language to match the authority’s needs. The transcript ends during testimony on HB 2098, before any committee vote on that bill is shown.

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• I'm the Grants and Contract Compliance Officer with ANSB.
• They have a contract with the federal government, stating they locally take all of this off.
• And was that funding on a three-year contract or a five-year contract?
• So as Lisa mentioned, we do have a contract with the City of Santa Fe where they're using their own funds
• Madam Chair, there's a partnership here with NMFA. on the loan program for contract providers to help

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• SPACE FOR TERRITORY IN THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT REQUIRE CONTRACTS
• PROJECTS SO WITH THIS PREVENT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM INCENTIVIZING A LARGER BUSINESS THAT WINS THE CONTRACT
• THREE APPLICANTS WHO WILL RECEIVE FINAL CONSIDERATION IN THE SUNSHINE AND AUTHORIZES PRESIDENTIAL CONTRACT
• LIKE YOU, WE NEED TO MAKE SURE SCHOOLS ARE PREPARED WITH AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT
• PERSONNEL WHO SCHOOL PERSONNEL OR CONTRACT PERSONNEL WHO CAN IDENTIFY THAT ANAPHYLACTIC RESPONSE AND

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• SPECIFICALLY, THE BILL WILL CREATE A STANDARDIZED MODEL CONTRACT TEMPLATE THAT PROVIDES CLEAR AND CONCISE
• lines where a developer could be functioning in both roles and therefore negotiating terms of a contract
• existing law... that would preclude them from functioning in both roles, therefore negotiating a contract
• OUTLINING THE LINES OF AUTHORITY SHOULD THE PRESIDENT NOT FULFILL HIS FULL TERM AND/OR HIS OR HER CONTRACT
• INCREASE ACCESS WHILE MAINTAINING QUALITY AND CREATING FLEXIBILITY TO ENSURE, REGARDLESS OF THE CONTRACT

Bills: SB 2 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117 , SB 503 , SB 2 , HB 120 , HB 20 , HB 150 , HB 6 , HB 100 , HB 210 , HB 215 , HB 1393 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB 142 , HB 451 , HB 124 , HB 2 , HB 2000 , HB 2196 , HB 213 , HB 222 , HB 645 , HB 1458 , HB 1022 , HB 141 , HB 502 , HB 643 , HB 3093 , HB 1700 , HB 117

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance

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• who they rely on at best practices yeah so they'll be here in the state of Texas trying to get the contract
• We're retaining the 5% cap for Certified Education Assistance Organizations. organization contracts,
• Government contracts of every size, from a few dollars to biting pens.
• I'm talking about the comptroller's current best practices within their agency. on contracting, follows
• It's in all of its contracts. on the amendment. Mr. President, thank you members.

Bills: SB2 , SJR36 , SB2 , SB2 , SR29 , SB2

Keywords: Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all

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• More than half of our mediation cases are contract cases, and a petition for contract mediation can sometimes
• We hope to have this training available for contracts expiring sometime this year.
• main roster of arbitrators can hear either grievance cases other than peace officer grievances or contract
• </c><00:37:49.119><c> expiring</c><00:37:49.599><c> sometime</c><00:37:50.079><c> this</c> for contracts
• expiring sometime this for contracts expiring sometime this year<00:37:53.240><c> uh</c><00:37:53.359

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• One, if someone is facing state charges, or two, if there is a contract.
• Right now, only two counties have contracts to hold ICE detainees.
• That's Merrimack; Merrimack has a rider on their Marshall contract to hold, and Strafford has the ICE
• They contract directly with ICE.
• </c> whether or not they get that contract whether or not they get that contract right<04:10:24.199><

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House Bill 2 provisions affecting the New Hampshire Retirement System, focusing on Group 2/Tier B retirement changes in pages 25 through 39 of the bill. NHRS Executive Director Jan Goodwin and deputy chief counsel Mark Kavanaugh explained that the 2025 bill is largely similar to prior versions and to HB 727, with the main difference being that the 2025 version does not include the earlier increase in the maximum benefit. They also said the fiscal note for HB 2 is based on earlier actuarial work and that an updated valuation was expected later in the week. A major topic was whether the bill accidentally removed an anti-spiking or special-duty compensation limit. NHRS said the omission appears to be a scrivener’s error caused by moving language between Group 1 and Group 2 definitions, and they planned to flag it in the fiscal note. Members also reviewed the bill’s intent to restore Tier B members to pre-2011 benefit rules, including changes to earnable compensation, average final compensation, and the comp-over-base rule. Some members questioned whether restoring those older rules was appropriate, arguing the 2011 changes were meant to curb pension spiking and that undoing them could be problematic. The committee also discussed the bill’s cost and funding assumptions. NHRS said the 2025 bill would reduce unfunded actuarial liability by about $98.2 million and would have a more favorable effect than the 2023 version, while employer contribution impacts would remain relatively small. Members noted the bill assumes annual appropriations of $27.5 million for 10 years, but House Bill 1 currently provides only $5 million in the first year, and NHRS had not yet analyzed the effect of that shortfall. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on clarifying the bill’s language, intent, and fiscal impact.

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• what's common across all these systems that's right for a uniform system or some kind of uniform contracting
• And so our contracts offer incentives to the vendors.
• So we, our language in the Justice Support Center require us to do performance-based contracting.
• And so our contracts offer incentives to the vendors.
• that puts their folks at a higher scale, and so then they have to subsidize the contract.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission opened an informal discussion focused on developing recommendations for its September report on correctional consolidation and cooperation. Chairs Dan Hunt and Senator Brownsberger emphasized that the group is still in an information-gathering phase, but should begin putting ideas on the table, including possible written recommendations, further hearings, and additional facility tours. Members discussed whether the commission should seek more input from frontline stakeholders such as sheriffs, probation, parole, reentry centers, unions, and the judiciary, and whether recommendations should be organized around specific issue areas like medical costs, programming, reentry, and facility operations. A major theme was the need for a more integrated and consistent correctional system. Participants raised concerns about fragmentation across DOC, county sheriffs, probation, and parole, and suggested exploring step-down pathways, minimum security, pre-release, day reporting, and regional reentry hubs to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism. Several speakers stressed the importance of uniform standards, evidence-based programming, better data on outcomes and spending, and clearer alignment between custody conditions and rehabilitation goals. There was also discussion of looking to other states and international models, as well as revisiting older reports and plans, including the 2009 commission report and the 2010 corrections master plan. Facility-specific issues were also raised, including the need to examine women’s facilities such as Framingham, Bridgewater, and restrictive housing practices in light of suicide concerns and mental health needs. Members discussed the relationship between correctional custody and behavioral health, the role of the judiciary in sentencing and reentry planning, and whether judges should be better informed about available programming and step-down options. There was broad agreement that collaboration, transparency, and accountability should be strengthened, with some members urging that recommendations be based on firsthand facts and data rather than opinion alone. The meeting also included presentation of a written set of eight high-level recommendations compiled by advocacy and legal organizations, which focused on clearer and more consistent programming, equitable application of rules, and reducing punitive conditions that function like solitary confinement. The chairs said the document would be shared with members and posted online. No formal votes were taken during the discussion, and the meeting ended with plans to continue the conversation at a future session, including possible follow-up on reentry centers, restrictive housing, and other systemwide reforms.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, about 7 years ago, I noticed risky contracts that I was seeing.
• I had a promotion, and I for the first time was seeing many contracts, more than just my own.
• </c><00:26:12.040><c> I</c><00:26:12.120><c> had</c><00:26:12.280><c> a</c> contracts that I was seeing
• I had a contracts that I was seeing.
• , more than just my seeing many contracts, more than just my own.<00:26:17.960><c> Everything</c><00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have worked with an outside vendor that we contracted. They conducted a very robust survey.
• </c><00:14:58.000><c> Uh</c> outside vendor that we contracted.
• Uh outside vendor that we contracted.
• And then with DHHS contract management, the department did a presentation before the committee at the
• And then with DHHS contract changed.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from the March 6, 2026 meeting and then received updates from the Legislative Budget Assistant audit staff on several ongoing audits. Christine Young reported that the special education audit was in report-writing stage with 39 of 80 observations completed and a draft expected in the second quarter, the education freedom accounts audit had 27 of 42 observations completed with a draft also expected in the second quarter, and the Doorway program audit had a draft report with 15 observations sent to DHHS on March 30, with responses due April 24 and presentation expected at the May fiscal committee meeting. Members asked about the size of the special education report, and staff estimated it would be over 800 pages and roughly three pounds. The committee then reviewed prior audit responsiveness from the Human Rights Commission. The commission reported that 22 observations had been completed, with remaining issues focused on timely case processing, a formal risk assessment, and a performance measurement system. Officials said staffing shortages were improving, a risk assessment manual had been drafted, a scorecard system was nearly complete, and the commission’s rules were moving through the public hearing process. Members asked about the timeline, and the commission said case processing was averaging 20 to 22 months and that the remaining items were expected to be resolved over time. Police Standards and Training also reported progress on prior audit items. The director corrected one status designation and said the job task analysis for curriculum development was substantially resolved, with findings and recommendations being prepared for the council. He said work on fitness testing was on hold pending legislative action, the performance measurement and strategic planning item remained a priority, and the council was focusing first on updating administrative rules. He also said the corrections advisory committee likely needed a statutory amendment to better reflect members with practical corrections experience. In response to questions, he said the council does not certify county correctional officers but reviews county curriculum annually, and he said the agency would be open to discussing consolidation or a pathway for county officers to become state-certified. The Department of Corrections then updated the committee on parole board-related audit items, saying 11 of 13 DOC-related findings were resolved. The remaining issues involved implementing a structured decision-making process for the parole board and improving data collection for recidivism tracking; the board had applied to the National Institute of Corrections for training, and manual data collection was underway. DOC also said it had created a HIPAA-compliant release form to share substance use disorder treatment information with the parole board. Finally, OPLC reported on the mental health workforce audit, saying six findings were fully resolved and six substantially resolved, with most remaining items tied to rulemaking and application processing. The office expects to complete its backend system migration and improve timeliness metrics by the end of the year, and it recently launched a jurisprudence exam for the mental health board. Under potential audit topics, staff said two items remained suspended because of litigation, and the committee discussed whether to keep DHHS contract management on the list. Representative [name unclear] proposed adding two new education freedom account audit topics: verification of residency and eligibility, and a record of educational attainment while preserving student privacy. Members supported adding them, but staff warned the expanded scope could delay the report and would require coordination with the Department of Education and approval by the Fiscal Committee. The chair said staff would work with the commissioner and LBA to draft the revised scope for further committee action.

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• Members also inquired recently about why some call centers' contracts had lapsed in the days leading
• Members also inquired recently about why some call centers' contracts had lapsed in the days leading
• Members also inquired recently about why some call centers' contracts had lapsed in the days leading
• Members also inquired recently about why some call centers' contracts had lapsed in the days leading
• Members also inquired recently about why some call centers' contracts had lapsed in the days leading

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Amelia Tebow, for the record: We can try to make sure that when we go into our contract, whether through
• The RTC also administers federal planning funds and grants, contracts for planning studies and outreach
• The expense of $40,470 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $68,969 was for temporary contract staff.
• I do not introduce bills that deal with contracts just because I feel that that should be more in the
• them to come here, there's nothing that I'm telling you that you can stop from putting in their contract

Bills: AB568 , SB90 , SB133 , SB147 , SB229 , SB233 , SB240 , SB245 , SB280 , SB378 , SB393 , SB417 , SB434 , SB494 , SB495

Committee: Assembly Ways and Means

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• </c><00:25:17.919><c> their</c><00:25:18.159><c> contracts</c><00:25:18.480><c> their</c> biggest concern
• . their contracts their biggest concern. their contracts their largest<00:25:18.960><c> concern</c><00
• terms, they're supposed to have the previous year's operating budget with adjustments for debt, contracts
• </c><00:33:45.440><c> What</c> contracts, and other obligations.
• What contracts, and other obligations.

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Does that mean, you know, the entity didn't have the authority to sign the contracts it signed because
• Does this mean the hundred contracts I signed in the last year are null and void?
• it signed because I sign the contracts it signed because I forgot?
• Does this mean the hundred<01:24:33.520><c> contracts</c><01:24:33.920><c> I</c><01:24:34.159><c> signed
• in the last hundred contracts I signed in the last year<01:24:34.880><c> are</c><01:24:35.040><c> null

Bills: HF1151 , HF1239 , HF1240 , HF2020 , HF2514 , HF2515 , HF2451

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: Compensation Council, salaries, state officials, judicial compensation, legislative process, public funds, misuse, law enforcement, accountability, state government, legislative auditor, compliance, transparency, retirement benefits, health insurance, dependents, state employees, Medicare, legislative studies, government oversight

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• In addition, they recommended that we revise our fire marshal bill and enter into a contract with Hawaiʻi
• The bill is running through the legislature, and we have entered into a contract with HWMO.
• /c><00:36:20.280><c> enter</c><00:36:20.720><c> into</c><00:36:21.040><c> a</c><00:36:21.240><c> contract
• </c> Marshall Bill and enter into a contract Marshall Bill and enter into a contract with<00:36:21.960
• with h wmo have entered into a contract with h wmo the<00:36:32.240><c> important</c><00:36:32.640><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing of the House Committees on Tourism and Water and Land was held on March 20, 2025, on SB 1396 SD3 HD1, which would raise transient accommodations tax revenues beginning in 2027, impose a $20 per-night tax on stays booked through loyalty or rewards points, and dedicate funds to DLNR for natural resource protection, management, and restoration. The Office of the Governor, DLNR, DBEDT, the Hawaii State Energy Office, Tax Department, Hawaiian Home Lands, HI-EMA, the Climate Advisory Team, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HCDA, the Hawaii Ocean Legislative Task Force, Resource Legacy Fund, KUA, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority all testified in support or with comments, generally emphasizing the need for dedicated funding for environmental stewardship, resilience, wildfire and climate preparedness, and community-based projects. Several supporters cited polling showing broad visitor willingness to pay additional fees to protect Hawaiʻi’s resources, and DLNR and the Attorney General noted the bill aligns with broader state land-management and fire-safety priorities. Opposition came from the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and the Maui Chamber of Commerce, which argued the bill unnecessarily raises the TAT, places more burden on visitors and visitor-dependent businesses, and could harm Maui’s still-recovering economy. The Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaiʻi initially marked opposition but then said it had misunderstood the bill’s relationship to another measure and asked to resend testimony. Expedia Group did not oppose the TAT increase itself but raised operational concerns about the new tax on loyalty-point redemptions, calling it novel and difficult to administer. The American Hotel Lodging Association and Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance were listed as having no comments present. Testifiers also suggested amendments, including dedicating the revenues to a special fund, ensuring community grants, and clarifying administrative provisions. One testifier urged the bill be used to fund hurricane shelters and stronger building standards, while another emphasized that the measure should support people and disaster resilience as well as environmental protection. During questions, members asked for the polling methodology and for a breakdown of current TAT allocations; staff indicated they could share the survey memo and began identifying existing statutory remittances. No vote or final committee action was taken during the excerpted portion of the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• economic development and housing challenge program to allow a nonprofit organization that has been contracted
• allow a nonprofit organization<01:05:53.400><c> that</c><01:05:53.559><c> has</c><01:05:53.760><c> contract
• </c><01:05:54.319><c> been</c> organization that has contract been organization that has contract been
• contracted<01:05:55.119><c> by</c><01:05:55.240><c> a</c><01:05:55.319><c> school</c><01:05:55.720><
• c> an</c><01:05:55.839><c> educational</c> contracted by a school an educational contracted by a school

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• AB 1697 will extend the date from 2026 to 2027 for when employment contracts are subject to and enforceable
• into law last year to protect all workers from being subject to debt traps, stay-or-pay employment contract
• AB 1697 will extend the date from 2026 to 2027 for when employment contracts are subject and enforceable
• provisions, exit fees, pay to quit requirements, Perhaps stay-or-pay employment contract provisions,
• Men's contracts are negotiated through collective bargaining and more time to comply with California's

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 987, senate, all