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• It looks like retired Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal is sitting in the rear of the chamber.
• These areas... of our state and its people and their contributions.
• These areas foster the great global contributions to our state and the inclusive nature of those that
• He contributed significantly to the Oscar-winning film Encanto and made a camera...
• He contributed significantly to the Oscar-winning film Encanto and made a cameo appearance in Disney's

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:19:20.559><c> can,</c><00:19:21.280><c> it</c> patterns of retirement can, it patterns of retirement
• About 16%, roughly 104,000, were retired. They were in early retirement under the age of 65.
• They were in early uh were retired.
• So, they're estimated to be retired.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This is not right. years that will help the retirement years that will help the retirement system<04:
• So it's not dealing with the retirement system. It is dealing with retirement.
• </c> issue with the change in retirement issue with the change in retirement benefits<04:51:58.798><c
• </c> five to say normal cost to contribution five to say normal cost to contribution and<04:52:37.600
• One is set to retire on June 30th.

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology. Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change. The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later. On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.

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• He retired as a rear admiral from the United States Navy Reserve in 1959.
• He retired as a rear admiral from the United States Navy Reserve in 1959.
• We wish her best wishes on her retirement.
• WE WISH HER BEST WISHES ON HER RETIREMENT.
• I wasn't expecting to stand here to debate my retirement.

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

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• Okay, the Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement will convene.
• is suffering in many... ...factors contributed to this.
• The Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement reconvenes.
• Workers contributing to a pension have a legitimate interest in knowing whether their retirement savings
• I'm the CEO of the Sacramento County Employees Retirement System down the street.

Summary: The committee heard SB 921, which would create a tax credit to help agricultural employers offset overtime wage costs for farmworkers. Senator Grove and supporters, including farmworkers, the California Farm Bureau, Western Growers, and other agricultural groups, argued that California’s ag overtime law has reduced take-home pay by limiting hours and that the credit would help employers continue offering overtime while putting more money back into workers’ paychecks. Opponents, including the California Federation of Labor Unions and CRLA Foundation, argued the bill would subsidize employers for complying with the law, shift costs to taxpayers, and set a precedent for industry-specific carve-outs. The bill was held in subcommittee and taken up later when more members arrived. The committee then considered SB 1083, a follow-up to last year’s school employee misconduct database law. Senator Perez said the bill would add due process protections for classified school employees by requiring an administrative law judge review before placement in the statewide egregious misconduct database, require notice when an employee leaves during an investigation, and extend vetting to some contractors and non-permanent workers. Supporters, including the California School Employees Association and California Federation of Teachers, said the bill balances student safety with fairness for employees who could be wrongly accused. Opponents, including school business officials, joint powers authorities, administrators, and school employers, warned the bill could delay investigations, create conflicting timelines, and weaken child-safety protections. The committee approved SB 1083 on a 3-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations. SB 1089, authored by Senator Richardson, would require CalPERS health plans to cover GLP-1 medications for chronic weight management and direct CalRx to help make the drugs more affordable. The senator described the bill as a response to personal experience with coverage denials and high out-of-pocket costs, and said broader access could improve health outcomes and reduce long-term costs. The American Diabetes Association and other medical groups supported the measure, citing diabetes prevention and treatment benefits, while a pharmaceutical industry representative said there were still concerns but noted ongoing discussions. The committee passed SB 1089 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also approved the consent calendar. The committee next heard SB 954, which would revise last year’s CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing by narrowing the definition and adding environmental, tribal, labor, and community protections, including prevailing wage, skilled-and-trained workforce requirements, and review for projects near disadvantaged communities. Support came from labor unions, environmental groups, and community organizations, which said the bill would restore oversight and prevent harmful projects from bypassing CEQA. Business groups and chambers of commerce opposed, arguing the bill would make the exemption too restrictive, discourage investment, and worsen California’s manufacturing job losses. The bill passed 3-1 to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1299, which would codify training and certification standards for fire sprinkler fitters after a court decision invalidated prior regulations on procedural grounds; the author and supporters said the bill is needed to protect public safety and ensure qualified installation of fire suppression systems.

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• Herb has retired, though I understand he will probably continue to work as many hours as ever in his
• Herb has retired, though I understand he will probably continue to work as many hours as ever in his
• um her has retired though I understand<00:19:37.240><c> he</c><00:19:37.960><c> um</c><00:19:38.640>
• to our state and wish him contributions to our state and wish him joy<00:25:26.159><c> and</c><00:25
• </c> allow some state employees to retire allow some state employees to retire with<00:55:34.079><c>

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Legislative Bill 820, introduced by the Retirement Committee Chairperson, is a bill relating to retirement
• The bill includes numerous retirement-related statutory references and changes.
• The bill relates to the retirement system, including changes to retirement allowances, cost-of-living
• The title continues with changes to retirement allowance, classified school employees timing, retirement
• We thank him and wish him well in the resumption of his well-deserved retirement.

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• Fresno State's many economic contributions strengthened.
• I was in retirement, came out of retirement to work on the OSED.
• And I know, Barbara, you talked a little bit about retirement.
• People are retiring. New people are coming.
• They contribute to a pooled pot of money, and that...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• way to provide retirement coverage to these employees.
• retirement efficient way to provide retirement coverage<00:01:44.560><c> to</c><00:01:44.799><c> these
• </c><00:05:04.039><c> plan</c> is a state facilitated retirement plan is a state facilitated retirement
• </c> 5500 that means they have a retirement 5500 that means they have a retirement plan<00:14:22.240>
• </c> and that experience as a contributing and that experience as a contributing factor<01:51:36.360>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• people 18 to 24 were dependent on their parents and everybody 65 and over was living happily in retirement
• used the EITC to pay bills, cover housing costs, repair cars, buy food and medicine and clothes, retire
• used the ITC to pay bills, cover housing costs, repair cars, buy food and medicine, and clothes, retire
• between paying for housing and other bills, buying food, or even maintaining employment cannot contribute
• on state tax ...the chance to strengthen and sustain this program through voluntary contributions on

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing focused largely on tax-credit proposals tied to children, families, caregivers, child care, health care workforce development, and public health. A major portion of the hearing concerned bills to expand the state earned income tax credit and child and family tax credit, including H. 3073/S. 1957 and S. 1975. Testimony from advocacy groups, legal services, tax assistance organizations, and health providers supported increasing the EITC match from 40% to 50% of the federal credit, expanding eligibility to immigrant and mixed-status ITIN filers, larger families, younger and older workers, and SSI recipients, and raising the child and family tax credit to $600 per child with inflation adjustments and possible advance payments. Witnesses said these changes would reduce poverty, improve health and educational outcomes, and help families meet basic expenses; committee members asked questions about ITIN filers and expressed support for the policy goals. The committee also heard extensive testimony on S. 1938/H. 3159, An Act Supporting Family Caregivers. Speakers described the scale of unpaid caregiving in Massachusetts and supported a package that would create a refundable tax credit, respite vouchers, workplace and housing protections, unemployment insurance access for those who leave work to care for relatives, a permanent advisory council, and a provision allowing spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth. Several witnesses shared personal caregiving experiences, and committee members responded favorably, noting the emotional and financial strain on caregivers and the importance of supporting them as Medicaid and long-term care systems face pressure. Additional bills discussed included H. 3174 on a child and dependent care tax credit, which was presented as a way to offset the high cost of child care; H. 3197/S. 2019 to improve the financial security of family child care providers through a tax credit; H. 3218/S. 1960 to create tax credits for health care preceptors to address workforce shortages; S. 2064 to establish a living organ donor tax credit; S. 2034 to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks through a tiered tax; H. 3015 to create a tax-return checkoff for the YMCA Youth and Government Program; and several public testimony ideas including vaccination, literacy, and grade-improvement tax credits. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing, which ended after all testimony was heard.

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• I'm retired Air Force, so I'm excited to be part of this committee.
• From what I hear, Texas is fast-growing, the number one state for retired veterans.
• And they do so very valiantly, and they want to contribute to the success of this country.
• So that they can contribute back to the state, back to the communities, take care of their families.
• And I am a decorated and honorably retired public servant.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Federal law already prohibits foreign contributions to candidate campaigns.
• Federal law does not prohibit foreign contributions to ballot measure campaigns.
• I am a retired Washington Air National Guard and former active-duty veteran.
• I am a retired Washington Air National Guard and former active-duty veteran.
• I am a retired Washington Air National Guard and former active duty veteran.

Bills: HB2210, HB2123, HB2206, HB2281, HB2411

Keywords: local representation, fair elections, government accountability, voter rights, transparency, foreign nationals, elections, Washington state, voter participation, government oversight, voting rights, uniform standards, overseas voting, civilian voting, state legislation, tribal relations, government, state policy, sovereignty, federalism

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• to the teacher retirement fund.
• Fund or coming to testify about the impact of the bill on the Teacher Retirement Fund.
• Could we invite the Teacher Retirement System people over?
• Representative Bryant: The actuarial advisor to the teacher retirement system...
• Retired Teacher. Correct.

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response

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• I retired because I could. I put my time in, I was 60 years old, I decided to retire.
• Then I lived on retirement.
• And I came back to work in 3 years because I couldn't live on retirement.
• I couldn't do anything on retirement.
• I'm still paying retirement because I'm working full time.

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• I'm the chief operating and financial officer of the Public Employees' Retirement System.
• on the same page adds references to BCI and the public safety plan in the definition of normal retirement
• The next, we have one update to the... ...contribution plan.
• The newly established defined contribution plan under 54-52.6 does have a number of edits that we are
• The change on section 1 of 71-08-02 again clarifies that defined contribution plan members do not get

Summary: The committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rule changes tied to House Bill 1620/1622, which concern North Dakota’s entry into the physician assistant licensure compact. The Board said it is waiting on compact rules, especially fee structures, before finalizing its own rules. The committee then took up extensive Office of Management and Budget personnel rule revisions, covering salary administration, recruitment, leave policies, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR practices and implement recent legislation, including new hire leave and enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions; the committee raised concerns about the subjectivity and fairness of the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but no action was taken against the rules. The North Dakota Lottery presented emergency and regular rule changes, including updates tied to the Millionaire for Life game and miscellaneous clarifications. The Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology described rule updates that add speech-language pathology assistants to the rules, ease continuing education requirements for out-of-state applicants, expand temporary licensure, and clarify supervision standards. The State Electrical Board reviewed numerous code updates, including changes to electrical and fire alarm standards, receptacle labeling, countertop receptacles, and a major new conveyance/elevator inspection program added by the Legislature; the board said it is preparing to begin inspections by August 1. The Industrial Commission’s Geological Survey Division presented new rules implementing House Bill 1459 on critical minerals in coal-bearing formations, including permit, reporting, confidentiality, and royalty-related provisions. The committee asked about confidentiality of exploration data and drilling depth. The Public Employees Retirement System outlined rule changes implementing several bills affecting defined benefit, public safety, defined contribution, insurance, deferred compensation, and retiree health credit programs, and noted possible future proposals to add state EMS or create a LOSAP-style plan. The Department of Health and Human Services presented substance use disorder voucher rules implementing House Bill 1012, including allowing individuals to apply directly and setting reimbursement procedures; the rules were expected to have a $250,000 general fund impact already included in the budget. The longest discussion involved the Gaming Commission rules. Members questioned whether the commission had authority to raise poker tournament buy-ins from $300 to $1,500, viewing it as an expansion of gaming rather than a mere clarification. After debate, the committee voted to void that specific rule section for lack of statutory authority. The rest of the gaming rules covered higher raffle limits from House Bill 1192, the change from “bar” to “alcoholic beverage establishment,” veterans’ organization proceeds, credit ticket voucher kiosks, online raffles, and advertising restrictions; the presenter said several public comments led to revisions or withdrawals of proposed language. The meeting ended with discussion of upcoming Ethics Commission travel-reporting rules and scheduling the next committee meeting in September.

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• Patrick's Day: Whereas, since the founding of the city of Phoenix, residents of Irish heritage have contributed
• They are fighting every day for good wages, great benefits, a dignified retirement, and so much more.
• AFSCME Arizona has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advocating for fair wages, dignified retirement
• And whereas the contributions of AFSCME members, both active and retired, reflect the core values of
• to the state of Arizona and extend our deepest appreciation to the 8,000 active and retired members

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jasleen Chatwal. Members also introduced a number of guests and visiting groups, including Irish dignitaries for St. Patrick’s Day recognition, labor organizations such as AFSCME and CWA, the Arizona Farm Bureau, the Arizona chapter of the American College of Surgeons for Stop the Bleed training, and advocates for rare skeletal conditions. A proclamation recognizing St. Patrick’s Day was read, and the House later heard a proclamation honoring AFSCME Arizona. On the floor, the House took up several procedural motions, including requests to have the Senate return HB 4027 and HB 2444 for reconsideration, and received multiple Senate bills on first and second reading. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and approved HB 2750 with a friendly floor amendment, sending it forward as amended. The House also sent HB 2999 to an additional Committee of the Whole, adopted a floor amendment, and advanced it as amended for engrossing. During third reading, HB 2197, relating to water access and camping near water sources, failed on reconsideration after members debated whether it imposed unnecessary criminal penalties and enforcement concerns. HB 2429, relating to vacation and short-term rentals, passed after supporters said it restored local control to cities and towns. HB 2950, creating special districts for tourism improvement areas, passed after amendments made participation voluntary and added notice requirements. HB 4001, relating to nicotine products, also passed after debate over youth vaping, enforcement authority, and whether the bill struck the right balance between regulation and parental responsibility. The House then made committee announcements and adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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• Patrick's Day, whereas since the founding of the city of Phoenix, residents of Irish heritage have contributed
• They are fighting every day for good wages, great benefits, a dignified retirement, and so much more.
• AFSCME Arizona has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advocating for fair wages, dignified retirement
• And whereas the contributions of AFSCME members, both active and retired, reflect the core values of
• to the state of Arizona and extend our deepest appreciation to the 8,000 active and retired members

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Is there a cliff of retirements we see coming?
• As many of you know, manufacturing is cornerstone in any stable Rezaian economy contributed to high wage
• Demographics as older workers retire has become increasingly difficult to attract and retain labor and
• We can empower small and medium-sized manufacturers to thrive, innovate and contribute meaningful to
• I think protections are contributions through our school districts.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We're more of a health care-centric and a place where a lot of people come to retire.
• Lastly, I heard in testimony on the retirement centers bill.
• The prime sponsor opined how Washington is a great place to retire.
• Sean Lynn then proceeded. income in our retirement years.
• And this gives me some retirement income.

Bills: HB2559, HB2135, HB2133, HB2442

Keywords: affordable housing, local government funding, housing programs, community development, financial assistance, adaptive housing, disabled veterans, tax preferences, housing affordability, retail sales tax, property tax, senior citizens, tax exemption, permanent legislation, local government, tax authority, sales tax, use tax, real estate excise tax, REET

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• I am not only a senior citizen in Minnesota, but also a retired Army veteran with 20 plus years service
• Now, to get a free fishing license, senior citizens or retired veterans are forced to wait until the
• </c><00:04:27.240><c> army</c> Minnesota but also a retired army Minnesota but also a retired army veteran
• veterans are forced to wait retired veterans are forced to wait until<00:04:46.080><c> the</c><00:04
• Thank you, Director. ...currently contribute about $4 million annually in annual license revenue.

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form