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FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Florida Bridge are the nation's most successful regional breeding program.
  • Go through training, have an apprenticeship, take a test.
  • Florida PO contractors are the ones that are qualified. I so I ask for your no vote.
  • That's part of our apprenticeship program.
  • Representative Hinson just to let you know that I strongly support apprenticeships.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • place where they should be to qualify. place where they should be to qualify.
  • It would not apply to a sole proprietor because in order to qualify for the program, you have to have
  • So, sole proprietors do not qualify for the program.
  • increase that they had in this program. increase that they had in this program.
  • counties to participate in this program. counties to participate in this program.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several Senate bills, with most measures drawing broad support and a few generating significant opposition or policy questions. SB 2908 SD1 and SB 2671 SD1 were taken up first; both appeared to have majority support, with SB 2908 receiving seven in support, one in opposition, and one comment, and SB 2671 receiving five in support and two comments. SB 3085 SD2, related to film industry operations, drew 11 supporters and no opposition. Georgia Skinner explained that the bill would streamline the approval timeline for productions by reducing delays tied to Land Board review, and she said DLNR supported the effort. Committee members asked about the need for the change and the relationship between the film studio, DLNR, and the approval process. The committee then discussed SB 2907 SD1, which would create an Office of Marine Affairs. Testimony was largely supportive, including from DLNR, HTDC, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, ocean industry representatives, and others. The governor’s office supported the bill’s intent but objected to placing the office within the Office of the Governor, urging instead that it be housed at HTDC. HTDC said it was willing and excited to take on the work and described ongoing stakeholder engagement. Members asked about the rationale for the placement and the long-term structure of the office. SB 2353 SD2, concerning the Aloha Stadium district and billboard/naming-rights issues, drew strong opposition overall, with four in support, 23 in opposition, and one comment. Andrew Pereira of the Stadium Authority argued the measure could generate revenue to help maintain and operate the stadium and said the district would remain self-contained; he also emphasized that the development would respect the character of the area. The committee then heard SB 2074 SD1, which had five in support and 26 in opposition; only one support testimony from the Carpenters was heard before the discussion moved on. Finally, SB 2360 SD1, an enterprise zones measure, received 14 supportive testimonies and two comments. Testimony focused on updating the program for modern business models, especially e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales, while committee members questioned whether the program overlaps with higher tax burdens and whether businesses receiving subsidies should be monitored for job retention after graduation from the program.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 19th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to introduce you to today's Black History program on floor two.
  • If you are here for the Black History program, will you please stand?
  • You will have to head down to floor two to hear them after this program.
  • We have a number of schools represented here with FCCLA programs, but among those...
  • When you're taking and saying, 'Here's a contract you've signed up for this program.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • that are working, our apprenticeship programs and our residency.
  • Programs.
  • The second part of your question, I think that teacher apprenticeship programs promise a lot of the ability
  • to layer an apprenticeship on top of existing programs and starting them early in community colleges
  • Sadly, our teachers qualify for our programs.
Keywords: 988, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 29

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

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  • He is the driving force behind innovative programs such as the school's agricultural tech curriculum
  • He is the driving force behind innovative programs such as the school's agricultural tech curriculum
  • behind He is the driving force behind He is the driving force behind innovative<00:32:56.040> programs
  • such<00:32:57.080> as<00:32:57.160> the<00:32:57.280> school's innovative programs
  • such as the school's innovative programs such as the school's agricultural<00:32:58.480> tech
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a big believer in the apprenticeship program and opportunities such as what we're doing today.
  • If passed, this bill would add bona fide apprenticeship and training programs to the enumerated fringe
  • These bona fide apprenticeship and training programs are a lifeline of the construction industry.
  • state in both developmental disability and mental health programs.
  • For decades, retention and staffing in these programs has been a real struggle.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a hybrid hearing on legislation concerning unemployment insurance, non-compete agreements, prevailing wage, and minimum wage issues. Committee leaders outlined the hearing process, asked witnesses to keep oral testimony to three minutes, and invited written testimony through November 20. No votes were taken during the hearing; it ended with a motion to adjourn and notice of the next hearing on November 20. Much of the testimony focused on bills to expand unemployment insurance for striking workers, including H. 2168 and S. 1319. Labor leaders, union members, and legal advocates argued that workers who are out on strike for more than 30 days should be able to receive UI benefits, saying the policy would help workers and families meet basic expenses, reduce employers’ ability to “wait out” strikes, and encourage good-faith bargaining. Speakers cited recent strikes, including the Republic Services strike, and said the proposal would not meaningfully increase strike activity or strain the UI trust fund. Another major topic was minimum wage legislation, especially H. 2107/S. 1349 to raise the minimum wage to $20 by 2029 and index it to inflation, and H. 2191 to create a $25 enhanced care worker minimum wage. Supporters said current wages are not keeping pace with housing, food, and childcare costs, and that care workers, direct support staff, and human service employees face chronic vacancies, burnout, and turnover. Testimony also supported H. 2126 on prevailing wage by adding apprenticeship and training contributions to the wage calculation, and H. 2159 and S. 1363 on prevailing wage-related issues. One witness, Russell Beck, testified against S. 1336, which would ban non-competes, and against H. 2118, arguing Massachusetts’ current non-compete law is a balanced compromise that should not be disrupted.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 8, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We oversee the apprenticeship program statewide.
  • We oversee the apprenticeship program<04:32:21.120> statewide.
  • I know that recently we started the digital apprenticeship program with the IT apprenticeship program
  • are protected and that we're placing them in a successful apprenticeship program. >> The digital apprenticeship
  • Um, and this has to do with the teacher apprenticeship program.
Keywords: 910, house, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Programs have left some of them behind.
  • Rowater launched the first federally approved apprenticeship program for water and wastewater operators
  • Today, 34 state Rowater associations have earned federal approval of their apprenticeship programs.
  • One of the things is the apprenticeship program that Senator Capito put in place a few years ago and
  • We need to get that funded. moving in Nebraska we need to get an apprenticeship program and start that
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on discussions surrounding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and its implications for local water systems. Various witnesses highlighted the transformative impact of the bipartisan infrastructure law, which has provided an unprecedented amount of funding to help address long-standing issues in drinking water infrastructure, particularly concerning lead service line replacements and sustainability in water management. The discussions emphasized the urgent need for federal reauthorization to continue supporting these initiatives, as many rural and disadvantaged communities still face substantial barriers in upgrading their water systems. Additionally, cybersecurity risks were noted, raising concerns over the vulnerability of water systems across the nation.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And it's about apprenticeships.
  • And it's about apprenticeships.
  • They can then continue on to complete the full apprenticeship program after they graduate, or, if they
  • programs.
  • They will be participating in already approved apprenticeship programs.
Summary: The House Labor and Industrial Relations Committee met on May 7, 2026, and first deferred several measures, including House Bill 460, Senate Bill 322, Senate Bill 32, Senate Bill 22, and House Bill 561. The committee then took up House Bill 819 by Chairman Cruz, which would replace Louisiana’s current workers’ compensation medical treatment schedule with the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) by MCG as the primary guideline, while keeping the existing variance and appeal process. Cruz and MCG representative Troy Prevo argued that ODG is more comprehensive, updated more frequently, and used in many states, and said it could reduce delays, disability duration, and costs. Dr. Jason Picard, the state medical director, testified that Louisiana already uses ODG as a secondary reference in many cases because the state schedule lacks coverage for some body parts and treatments, and said the bill would not otherwise change the appeals process or care delivery. Committee members focused heavily on whether the bill would delay care or improve it. Several members questioned the private-company nature of ODG, the $400 annual subscription cost, and whether Louisiana doctors would be forced to rely on an out-of-state guideline. Rep. Glorioso and others raised concerns about preauthorization delays and proposed amendments to create tacit approval when treatment follows the schedule, require payment within 30 days, and make the carrier prove by clear and convincing evidence that care was not medically necessary to challenge it. Chairman Cruz said he was willing to work with those ideas, and the committee also discussed adding an on-ramp or legacy language so current patients would not be disrupted. Opposition testimony came from injured-worker advocates and representatives of medical and labor groups, including Joseph Jola St. and Robin Krumholt. They argued that Louisiana’s current guidelines are already working, that rates have fallen over time, and that the real problem is delay in approval rather than the content of the schedule. They said ODG is overly rigid, cost-driven, and can lead to denials that shift costs to workers, Medicaid, or private health insurance. They urged the committee to keep Louisiana’s existing system and instead adopt tacit approval under current law. The bill was still under discussion at the close of the transcript, with amendments being read and no final vote shown.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Because we have more youth than programs can provide, there is a waitlist for some of these programs,
  • I am in the urban forestry program, and I am in an apprenticeship program.
  • They will get kind of like an IEP for the program. ...behavior program.
  • We have an incentive program.
  • Community-based program.
Summary: The committee began with a work session on juvenile rehabilitation institution capacity, services, and staffing. DCYF Assistant Secretary Jennifer Redmond described overcrowding at Green Hill School and Echo Glen, driven by longer adult-style sentences extending past age 25, limited community placements, and small facility sizes. She said Green Hill remains above safe operating capacity, but staffing, injuries, large-scale aggression, and use-of-force incidents have improved over the past year. She also discussed Harbor Heights, a new 46-bed flex facility that had opened with 22 youth and would expand once a medical trailer arrives, as well as community transition services, vocational programming, behavior management reforms, and a request for more resources for mental health-focused facilities and staffing. Members asked about success metrics, developmental disability screening and supports, college access at Echo Glen, Mission Creek planning, and gender-responsive programming; Redmond said JR uses assessments, family involvement, and specialized living units, and that some requested funding had already been secured for returning a girls’ program at Echo Glen. The committee then heard from Team Child and the Youth Action Coalition. Greta Schultz said youth perspectives should guide system reforms and identified key concerns: overuse of sentence extensions, underuse of community transition services, continued criminal referrals from Green Hill to Lewis County, limited family contact, inadequate mental health access, and unequal education opportunities, especially for young women at Echo Glen. Justella Gonzalez, a former system-involved youth, said her time in county and state facilities was harmful, with staff mistreatment, poor education, limited therapy access, and humiliating restraint practices; she also said girls at Echo Glen lacked the same college opportunities as boys at Green Hill. Committee members asked for follow-up on county versus state experiences and on telehealth mental health services. The next presentation covered county-level services for youth involved or at risk of involvement with the justice system, led by juvenile court administrators Christine Simon-Smeyer and Judge Rachel Anderson. They outlined the juvenile court continuum from prevention and truancy work through diversion, detention alternatives, community supervision, and disposition alternatives, emphasizing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and restorative practices. Clark County was used as an example of a court that partners closely with schools and community providers, uses risk assessments and wraparound behavioral health probation, and offers detention alternatives without electronic home monitoring. They said most courts do not use detention for status offenses, but instead use court involvement to connect youth to services. They also described funding, noting that courts rely on a mix of state block grant and local dollars, and that recent cuts to early intervention funding reduced programming and staff hours. Members asked about detention for truancy, developmental disability identification, restorative justice practices, and the juvenile block grant. Finally, DCYF Assistant Secretary Nicole Rose and Katie Warren of the Washington State Association of Head Start and ECAP discussed child care and early learning impacts from recent policy and budget changes. Rose said Fair Start for Kids investments had increased child care access, provider participation, and kindergarten readiness, with more than 60,000 children in Working Connections care and rising ECAP enrollment and provider capacity. She said recent reductions will raise most family copays in 2026, delay eligibility expansions, eliminate some expanded eligibility categories, reduce ECAP slots by about 3,000, delay entitlement timelines, and cut provider supports such as rate increases for centers, complex-needs grants, trauma-informed and dual-language incentives, and infant/early childhood mental health consultation. Warren emphasized ECAP’s role in family stability, workforce participation, and reducing poverty, and noted its two-generation approach to supporting both children and parents.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Aug 11th, 2025

New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's very nice that the program has grown.
  • Housing was added as a qualified use, and non-profit housing developers were added as a qualified entity
  • for job training. incentive program.
  • And so we've got two internship programs.
  • program to be able to then possibly have apprenticeships afterwards that would be skin in the game for
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • AB 1365, Garcia, Cal Account Program: holding committee.
  • AB 291, Gibson, teacher apprenticeship programs: do pass out on an A roll call.
  • AB 1042, Ransom, Managed Honeybee's Health Program: do pass as amended to make the new program discretionary
  • AB 949, Shiavo, retail grant program: holding committee.
  • AB 997, Stephanie, Kids Plate Program: holding committee.
Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day. The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills. At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • assets, I just want to clarify the Difference between the two, and are there specific companies that qualify
  • Follow up: Is there an apprenticeship program for utility contractors?
  • Follow up: Is there an apprenticeship program or requirement for plumbers? Yes, there is.
  • Follow up: How long is the apprenticeship? I don't remember the exact hours right now offhand.
  • program.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, that the apprenticeship program and what else is separate from the collaboratives?
  • >> No. >> Um, going into the regular apprenticeship program, it seems like a good program set up
  • Um, so when was this apprenticeship program started? >> 2022.
  • this apprenticeship program started? this apprenticeship program started?
  • /c><01:23:59.360> the apprenticeship program and some of the apprenticeship program and some of
Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met to review how tobacco settlement dollars are being used and to press recipients for detailed information on total funding, administrative versus program spending, and measurable outcomes. The chair emphasized that the committee was not there for general program overviews, but to assess return on investment and whether each program should continue to receive tobacco settlement support. The committee approved the minutes from its December 22, 2025 meeting and then heard presentations from several agencies and organizations. Volunteers of America Mid-States described its southeastern Kentucky restorative justice program, which uses an evidence-based New Zealand model for juvenile cases in nine counties. The group reported tobacco settlement funding of $516,000 in FY24 and $233,500 in FY25, representing about 17% and then about 5% of the program budget, respectively. It said the funding helped expand the program from 13 cases in 2021 to 180 youth served, and cited an independent evaluation showing recidivism of 24.5% compared with 40.4% in AOC data, along with a cost of a little under $20 per day versus detention and other placements. Some members questioned whether the program fit the tobacco settlement funding categories and suggested it might be better supported through other justice-related funding sources. The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Conservation explained that tobacco funds support $1 million in direct aid to conservation districts and $2 million in cost-share projects for farmers, with 5% of the cost-share appropriation allowed for administration, or about $100,000 in FY26. Officials said the direct-aid line was moved into tobacco funding in 2019, reducing money available for farmer cost-share, and described a multi-year project approval and reallocation process. Senator Webb asked for a more specific breakdown of the $850,000 direct-aid amount, and the cabinet said it would provide that information. The Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy reported that in FY24 it expended just under $30 million across tobacco funds, general funds, restricted funds, and a one-time federal grant, with less than 2% used for administration. Officials said most tobacco settlement money goes to Kentucky ASAP local boards in all 120 counties, supporting prevention, treatment, and some law enforcement work. The Department of Agriculture then began its presentation, describing strategic investments, loan programs, county funding, administrative costs, and a reported return of about $2.30 for every dollar spent, but the transcript cuts off before that presentation was completed.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <02:58:47.120> and high quality training programs and high quality training programs and apprenticeships
  • to apprenticeships, workforce credential programs,<03:19:06.239> and<03:19:06.479> remedial
  • <04:26:05.840> programs<04:26:06.319> for multi-state apprenticeship programs for multi-state
  • This bill, as amended, would allow VA to approve commercial driver's license apprenticeship programs
  • <04:31:14.159> by the apprenticeship programs offered by the apprenticeship programs offered
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Apr 22nd, 2025

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It establishes a grant program for the critical infrastructure mapping grant program, very similar to
  • It establishes a grant program for the critical infrastructure mapping grant program, very similar to
  • CS for SB 1458 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding by Senator DeSigley.
  • apprenticeship programs for both local education agencies and the registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship
  • It requires a local education agency and their pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship training provider
Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Rogers County Leadership Program, would you all stand? I spent lunch with them.
  • And if you could come into our building trades program and see some of these young people learning how
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services 2ND REVISED Apr 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, I don't have any information on the timeline of the program overall, but I'm happy to connect and
  • being selected one of 15 states that is authorized from the federal government to be under the TMAH program
  • that there is some funding tied to birth-friendly designation for hospitals through CMS under this program
  • One of the things that I can say is I I have friends that have benefitted from programs such as this,
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 18th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

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  • I think this will be critical in expanding our ability to broaden this program throughout Alabama. replace
  • ><00:26:31.600> to<00:26:32.159> broaden<00:26:32.559> this<00:26:32.799> program
  • But this allows for the employee to purchase up to four years of qualified retirement from their federal
  • c><00:30:22.080> to<00:30:22.720> four<00:30:23.039> years<00:30:23.520> qualified
  • to purchase up to four years qualified to purchase up to four years qualified retirement<00:30:24.399