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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I got him a job, but they rock it in Representative Jones's district.
- Great job.
- Then to add to that, it's difficult to get a job to sustain staying in the housing once you get it.
- They can't get promotions at jobs.
- He went to Job Corps, and we all were sort of happy that George got into the Job Corps.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, state regulations, zoning, local government authority, drug court, juvenile justice, diversion programs, rehabilitation, criminal justice reform, remote proceedings, depositions, virtual hearings, court technology, criminal responsibility, age of maturity, expungement, mental health services, juvenile record sealing, 1184
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 19, 2025 - 04:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- It actually says if they don't do their job, they can lose their nursing license.
- Not only lose their job as a nursing program director, but they lose their nursing license.
- There are jobs out there who want you, or you, for say, a student.
- Not everyone has the parents that have these jobs or these positions. They don't know.
- Like, okay, how has it been at your part-time job?
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard three bills. HB 919 on nursing education programs would tighten accountability for nursing schools with low NCLEX pass rates by shortening the probation period, requiring remediation plans, mandating free remediation for students who fail, and requiring tuition reimbursement for programs with very low pass rates. The sponsor argued Florida’s nursing pass rates are unacceptably low and that stronger consequences are needed; opponents warned the bill could shut down programs, worsen the nursing shortage, and unfairly target private schools, while supporters said it would protect students and improve outcomes. After debate, the bill was reported favorably by a vote of 18-0.
The committee then heard PCS for HB 1261, the “Smart Living Act,” a student-driven proposal from Jefferson High School in Hillsborough County to expand personal financial literacy and practical life-skills instruction in high school. Students and school officials testified that the bill would better prepare graduates for adulthood by covering topics such as budgeting, credit, loans, FAFSA, resumes, interviews, and basic household skills. Members praised the students’ work and the bill’s practical focus, and the PCS was reported favorably 18-0.
Finally, the committee considered HB 809, which would exempt school social workers from educator certification requirements for general and subject-area knowledge. Supporters from Lee and Broward counties said the current testing requirement is unrelated to social work, creates financial and recruitment barriers, and has contributed to staffing shortages. Members from both parties supported the measure as a simple way to remove an obstacle to hiring and retaining school social workers. HB 809 was also reported favorably by a vote of 18-0, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You need really, in my experience, three things to make a good job.
- I know the Supreme Court's had one for at least a quarter century because I got my job in the governor's
- Because the person who had my job took the job as the rules attorney, so they've had one for at least
- And it's spelled Caymich, and so it's spelled K-A-M-I-K-A-M-I-N, and I know. of Cassidy has a hard job
- The trauma, divorces, job loss, high blood pressure.
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- state's water infrastructure, thereby fueling economic development, supporting the economy, and creating jobs
- for all Americans. supporting population growth, creating jobs, and attracting new investments.
- Each manufacturing job that we can create state will spin off an average of five additional jobs in our
- Chairman, but Tam believes strongly that we all want to keep Texas a leading state for job creation and
- Simply put, water equals jobs.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- There's nothing that stops a bullet faster than a job. It does. It does.
- Good job. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members.
- So, you know, when we see that prostitution is really just a job like any other job, the only thing that
- So, you know, when we see that prostitution is really just a job like any other job, the only thing that
- So, you know, when we see that prostitution is really just, you know, a job like any other job, the only
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So how would you answer that question to how would you have us help you do your job? Okay.
- . and job promoting positivity in public education.
- So our job is never done. I do have a few questions for you, ladies.
- We made fake jobs. I'm not going to throw more money at it.
- I'm going to look at a plan and say, We made fake jobs. I'm not going to throw more money at it.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Does he still have a job? No. He does not have a job.
- Can he do the job?
- The government is a job farm.
- away Calvin Duncan's job in New Orleans. to create jobs for your constituents and trying to take away
- Calvin Duncan's job in New Orleans, where he creates jobs for Black constituents.
Bills:
SB256
Committee:
House Judiciary
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- They did a pretty good job.
- They did a pretty good job.
- I understand because I have a job to do, you have a job to do, you have a job to do.
- I understand because I have a job to do, you have a job to do.
- Liz did a great job.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1803, which would regulate non-accredited veterans benefits claims assistance by prohibiting unrecognized agents or attorneys from preparing or prosecuting claims, limiting compensation practices, requiring written disclosures and cancellation rights, and making violations subject to Attorney General enforcement. Supporters, including the sponsor and several veterans, said the bill would create needed guardrails against predatory actors while preserving veterans’ choice to use free or paid help. Opponents and some neutral testimony, including a VA-accredited attorney and representatives of the VFW and American Legion, argued the bill still lacked sufficient protections, raised federal preemption concerns, and should require VA accreditation instead. After debate over fees, back pay, and the availability of free services, the committee adopted an amendment and gave SB 1803 a do pass recommendation by a 5-2 vote.
The committee then heard SB 1232, a strike-everything amendment dealing with outdoor advertising signs in military airport and ancillary military facility overlay zoning districts. The bill would allow signs on property with a military compatibility permit in areas otherwise treated as residential under a zoning designation, which the sponsor and property representatives said was needed to resolve an ADOT permitting loophole for a specific parcel near Luke Air Force Base and the Northern Parkway. Members questioned whether the change was narrowly tailored, whether other properties could be affected, and whether ADOT and federal highway beautification rules would be satisfied. After the amendment was adopted, the committee approved SB 1232 on a 4-3 vote, with several members saying they would reserve the right to change their votes on the floor.
Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1511, which would prohibit operation of a commercial motor vehicle in Arizona unless the operator can prove lawful presence in the United States and would allow impoundment if proof is not provided. The sponsor introduced the bill with a lengthy explanation of commercial driver licensing history and concerns about non-domiciled and limited-term CDLs, contrasting them with Canadian and Mexican commercial licensing arrangements. The transcript cuts off before testimony, questions, or any action on SB 1511.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about the experts who perform the daily miracle of balancing high-demand jobs while also teaching
- And some of the things which are at the top of that list are job opportunities.
- Also, judges need to do their job and really just enforce the law.
- How can we, as a state, put pressure on the federal government to do a better job?
- I think she did a great job in here.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
Keywords:
Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Outdoor shooting ranges provide an opportunity for multiple jobs.
- He has a day job, had to go back to work, so you got a minute, sir. an incredible job, but they can't
- That's our job.
- They're there, let them do their job. How do you? No. Thank you. Chairman Winn? Aye.
- They're there, let them do their job. How do you? No. Thank you. Chairman Winn? Aye.
Bills:
HB2076 , HB2135 , HB2175 , HB2186 , HB2223 , HB2345 , HB2364 , HB2417 , HB2440 , HB2666 , HB2763 , HCR2043
Committee:
House Judiciary
Keywords:
school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Kavanaugh has done a marvelous job, and I am an aye. May I just explain?
- Great job. Thank you. Any other testifiers? No? Okay, let's move the bill.
- Zach did a great job. Questions for Fincham? Thank you. Did a great job. So, questions for Fincham?
- Senator Fincham didn't she do a great job? Michelle, you did a great job. Thank you very much.
- Madam Chairman, Senator Sacks did a great job.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote.
SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-HOU, HOU Public Hearings 04-10-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Department for all state jobs, all kinds of jobs, just like what you just was talking about, not just
- on Oahu, but all state jobs going forward to help out with moving the projects along.
- for all state jobs. um all kinds<00:38:50.480><c> of</c><00:38:50.640><c> jobs</c><00:38:50.880><c>
- just like what you just kinds of jobs just like what you just was<00:38:51.920><c> talking</c><00:38
- going forward to help out all state jobs going forward to help out with<00:38:58.640><c> moving</c><
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint committees heard HCR 66, which asks the State Building Code Council to update the state building code to allow point access block construction for residential buildings up to six stories. Testimony was generally in support, including from Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and OPSD, with one registered opponent. No questions were raised, and the joint committee later adopted a recommendation to pass the resolution as is. Because the housing committee lacked quorum at that time, final action on the resolution was deferred to the housing-only agenda.
On the housing-only agenda, the committee first heard HTR 78, which states the intent that housing projects qualifying for credits under Act 31 remain eligible for those credits after the act’s repeal. Testimony was in support from HHFTC and the DIY chapter, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 592, confirming Lisa Darcy to the HPHA board. Support came from HPHA board members and several individuals, and Darcy said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her experience and interest in HPHA’s work. Members questioned her about the HPHA board’s oversight role, the 10,000-unit RFQ, and media coverage of Kuhio Park Terrace relocations; she said she supports the project, values transparency, and would push for better context and accountability, though some members felt she had not directly answered concerns about on-the-ground oversight.
The committee also heard Governor’s Message 736, confirming Grant Chun to the HHFDC board. Support testimony highlighted his experience in nonprofit housing, real estate, and leadership roles, and Chun said he was pleased to serve the state. Members asked about his residence and his perspective on senior care at Hali Makua, where he said his family found the care compassionate and thorough, while noting staffing shortages. The transcript ends before any final vote on the housing-only items is shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:48:52.640><c> here</c> ability not only to keep R&D jobs here ability not only to keep R&
- country but also retain thousands of high-quality jobs already established here.
- country but also retain thousands of high-quality jobs already established here.
- But also retain thousands of high-quality jobs already established here.
- They say, okay, well, in the OLA report it's supposed to create jobs, spur innovation.
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:32:15.280><c> of</c> bracket, which has done a great job of bracket, which has done a great job
- Uh but if you ran into a fantastic job.
- So all jobs are actually combat roles.
- </c><03:44:36.080><c> done</c> it actually take to get that job done it actually take to get that job
- </c> I think we do a wonderful job I think we do a wonderful job accommodating<04:15:12.560><c> people
Committee:
House Transportation
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Energy, Industry and Mining in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 10:28 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Our staff this year did a great job, and for everybody who runs out of the room, I'll give you guys a
- round of applause for a job well done this year.
- Our staff this year did a great job, and for everybody who runs out of the room, I'll give you guys a
- round of applause for a job well done this year.
Summary:
The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee met, established a quorum, and approved the minutes from the March 9 and March 11 meetings. The committee then took up an engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4012, which as explained by counsel would limit the Public Service Commission’s ability to approve rate increases and certain utility-related approvals unless the costs to ratepayers are shown to be proportionate to the benefits, with written justification required for approved increases. The bill also addressed PSC approval of certain electric transmission lines and related service commitments.
The committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment that removed most of the House bill’s provisions and inserted the contents of engrossed committee substitute for Senate Bill 669, which had previously passed the Senate, while retaining only the portion related to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission lines. After the amendment was adopted, the committee voted to report House Bill 4012, as amended, to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
The committee also adopted a title amendment and then adjourned. No opposition votes were recorded on the motions described in the meeting.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Energy, Industry and Mining in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 10:28 am
Energy, Industry and Mining
Transcript Highlights:
- Our staff this year did a great job, and before everybody runs out of the room, I'll give you guys a
- round of applause for a job well done this year.
- Our staff this year did a great job, and before everybody runs out of the room, I'll give you guys a
- round of applause for a job well done this year.
Committee:
Senate Energy, Industry and Mining
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (9-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- and 150 permanent jobs.
- Scheduled to open in 2026, Marshall Yards will create 250 construction jobs and 90 permanent jobs.
- and 150 permanent construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs.
- and 90 permanent 250 construction jobs and 90 permanent jobs.<00:19:13.520><c> Estimates</c><00:19:14.160
- </c> which obviously we've done quite a job which obviously we've done quite a job with<00:42:02.400>
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from its August 21 meeting and then received an update from Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation leadership on implementation of Senate Bill 299 and House Bill 566. Jamie Eids and staff described the agency’s new structure after charitable gaming was brought under the corporation, including new divisions, staffing, banking, payroll, insurance, procurement, and reporting systems. They also unveiled the corporation’s new logo and tagline, and said the transition had been designed to avoid interruption for charities, licensees, and racing operations.
A major focus was the fee structure required by House Bill 566. Eids outlined current licensing fees across racing, sports wagering, and charitable gaming, compared Kentucky’s fees with other states, and recommended keeping the status quo for one more year because the agency has only recently brought all three components fully in-house. Members asked about whether charitable gaming had harmed veterans’ groups or other nonprofits, whether any revenue should be transferred back to the state, and whether the charitable gaming licenses cover one-off raffles as well as standing operations. Eids said she had not heard complaints, said the licenses include all such activity with some exemptions, and agreed to look at the question of future transfers.
The committee then heard from Melissa Combs Wright on pari-mutuel wagering and Hannah Sims on sports wagering. They reported continued growth in historical horse racing, more than $11 billion in total pari-mutuel wagering in fiscal year 2025, over $10.5 billion in HHR wagers, and about $161 million in pari-mutuel tax revenue, with most of that supporting the general fund and horse-breeding development funds. They also said sports wagering has generated nearly $5 billion in wagers since launch, $73 million for the public pension fund, and more than $2 million for problem gambling services, while expanding to 13 retail locations and 92 additional sports events. Members raised concerns about players being cut off after winning, the lack of local government revenue sharing from gaming facilities, and the growth of computer-assisted wagering; the witnesses said they were reviewing CAWs and that Kentucky does not license poker rooms through the corporation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a geek. and he's, uh, done a great job. and all and he's, uh, done a great job. and all of<02:21:
- </c> never had a job that breaks your heart. never had a job that breaks your heart.
- </c> Job, you will be able to do your job. Leader Stevenson, do you remember that conversation?
- </c> and vote for us and help us do our jobs. and vote for us and help us do our jobs.
- :46:15.200><c> thing</c> our caucus, a great job doing this thing our caucus, a great job doing this
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This means jobs, living wage jobs with retirement benefits, jobs in the middle class.
- This means jobs, living wage jobs with retirement benefits, jobs in the middle class.
- This means jobs, living wage jobs with retirement benefits, jobs in the middle class.
- This means jobs, living wage jobs with retirement benefits, jobs in the middle class.
- This means jobs, living wage jobs with retirement benefits, jobs in the middle class.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:36:52.040><c> That's</c><00:36:52.280><c> our</c><00:36:52.440><c> job.
- You know, if we want to go out, I'll go out and do two other jobs.
- </c><01:04:30.440><c> I'll</c> I'll go out and do two other jobs.
- I'll I'll go out and do two other jobs.
- Today, ARB employs over 200 people in the United States in high-quality technology jobs.
Bills:
HF3794 , HF4472 , HF4410 , HF4347 , HF4412 , HF4398 , HF4397 , HF4201 , HF4199 , HF4203 , HF3706 , HF4071 , HF4120 , HF4175 , HF4188
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement