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• House of Representatives expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to the devoted families, employers
• honors the language in Article 2, Section 1, about giving initiatives that have been certified preference

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1269 , HB1916 , HB2120 , HB2123 , HB2158 , HB2178 , HB2264 , HB2309 , HB2411 , HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

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• You can come up here or stay on your seat, whichever you would prefer.
• So if an employer is going through potentially certain stages, if the employer doesn't answer quickly
• We need better health coverage from employers in the state.
• from my employer.
• that don't have an employer program.

Bills: SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, probation, credits, educational advancement, Oklahoma Statutes, criminal justice reform, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, labor organization, incentives, employer practices, union neutrality, worker rights

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• You can come up here or stay in your seat, whichever you would prefer.
• incentives for a project if the employer does these things.
• We need better health coverage from employers in this state.
• And three, you protect employers' rights by disallowing neutrality agreements that restrain employer
• You have an employer-based earned wage access."

Bills: SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Keywords: tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, probation, credits, educational advancement, Oklahoma Statutes, criminal justice reform, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, labor organization, incentives, employer practices, union neutrality, worker rights

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a series of bills affecting tourism, workforce, economic incentives, labor policy, and housing. Senate Bill 1327 would restore the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission’s authority by removing language that made it only advisory and returning hiring/firing power over the executive director to the commission; it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1403, an Incentive Evaluation Commission recommendation, would require rebate claims to be filed within one year and eliminate a statewide wage threshold for certain job-creation rebates; it also passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1937, the Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act, would make employers in certain incentive programs preserve secret-ballot union elections, protect employee privacy, and bar neutrality agreements tied to incentives; after debate over labor rights and free-market concerns, it passed 8-2. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 277, a committee-substituted version of the Oklahoma State Paid Family Medical Leave Act. The author said the bill was still a work in progress, but the sub removed exigency and safe leave, narrowed family definitions to legal relationships, and reduced employer notice/signage requirements; it advanced 8-0 with title off. Senate Bill 2131 would require tourism facilities and reservation confirmations to provide information on made-in-Oklahoma products via QR code or printed card, and it passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1749 would let local propane dealers and LP gas installers perform certain food truck inspections, and it passed 8-0. Additional measures included Senate Bill 1348, which would give the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission enhanced anti-fraud and appeal authority; members raised concerns about broad discretion, but it passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1469 would regulate earned wage access products, including employer-based and consumer-based services, with fee caps and licensing; it passed 7-1. Senate Bill 2018 would require new multifamily residential rental construction of 20 units or more to be assessed at cost for the first two tax years, beginning with 2027 assessments, and it passed 7-1 after debate over tax impacts. Senate Bill 1931 would add three members to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and passed 6-2. Senate Bill 1530 would refine the research and development rebate program and add a 2% bump for projects involving higher education institutions, passing 8-0. Senate Bill 2155 would let the Route 66 Commission enter MOUs with other agencies to carry out its work, and it passed 8-0.

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• Many of the survivors we serve face overlapping challenges, including housing instability, employment
• employees come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and so we were able to remove barriers to employment
• The goal of the bill is really simple: it's to continue to remove barriers to state employment.
• We would just prefer that there's some clarity around that, either county, state, something to think
• We would just prefer that there's some clarity around that, either county, state, something to think

Bills: HB2309 , HB2249 , HB2417 , SGA9066 , SGA9246 , SGA9268

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation, workforce diversity, hiring reform, employment eligibility, work authorization, DACA

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• I just do want to note that exempt employees are considered applicable by the employer.
• So it's good for employers, it's good for employees, it's good for the community.
• c><00:38:01.920><c> good</c><00:38:02.079><c> for</c> good for employers, it's good for good for employers
• Not because my employer didn't care, but because I was out of paid leave.
• ><c> care,</c><00:42:08.160><c> but</c> because my employer didn't care, but because my employer didn't

Bills: SB2198 , SB2140 , SB3055 , SB3090 , SB3091 , SB3092 , SB2761

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue

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• And we see it in our workforce outcomes, where too many men are disconnected from stable employment opportunities
• inconsistent processing timelines do have a real economic and personal impact for our businesses and our employers
• a practical step forward by requiring agencies to track and publish processing timelines, giving employers

Bills: HB2198 , HB2401 , HB2462 , HB2419 , HB2210 , HB2205 , HB2249

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: regulatory efficiency, permitting, licensing, executive order, state government, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, unpiloted aircraft, drones, regulation, airspace safety, privacy, address confidentiality, administrative law judges, privacy protection, staff employment

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• Participants who complete this program will receive a certificate enhancing their employability.
• Employment is high, and within the disability community there are a number of employment resources that
• with disabilities to not quite qualify for something like vocational rehabilitation or supported employment
• Employment is high, and within the disability community there are a number of employment resources that
• party The bill does not prohibit any party from requesting a hearing in person if that is their preferred

Bills: HB322 , HB331 , HB673 , HB 1147 , HB 1154 , HB2488

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, first responders, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, benefits, compensation, presumption of disability, emergency services, healthcare, Medicaid, mental health, substance abuse, treatment access, cost, insurance coverage

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• And employers recognize the benefits of hiring veterans as well. Veterans want to work.
• And employers recognize the benefits of hiring veterans as well. Veterans want to work.
• They wanted to give people employment and housing opportunities.
• They wanted to give people employment and housing opportunities.
• </c> they wanted to give people employment they wanted to give people employment and<00:42:05.160><c>

Bills: HF1439 , HF1004 , HF498 , HF1326

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF1439, Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation, Carts to Careers, workforce development fund, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, grocery industry, food industry, food retail, retail workforce, job training, career pathways, scholarships, certifications, workforce pipeline, one-time appropriation, industry training, labor shortage, youth employment, apprenticeship

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• </c> through their employer. through their employer.
• with their employer.
• </c> their employer.
• Um, again, no employer their employer.
• </c> These are done by employer.

Bills: HB0083 , HB0102 , HB0178

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: subpoena, legislative authority, penalty, compliance, law enforcement, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, public employment, labor organization, dues withdrawal, collective bargaining, public funding, 916, all

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• SB 2014 SD1 relating to public employment.
• </c><01:07:15.839><c> trust</c> employer union health benefits trust employer union health benefits trust
• Moving on to SB 2014 SD1 relating to public employment.
• </c><01:25:51.360><c> Union</c> relating to the Hawaii Employer Union relating to the Hawaii Employer
• Hawaii Employer Union Health Benefits Hawaii Employer Union Health Benefits Trust<01:26:45.520><c> Fund

Bills: SB2543 , SB2014 , SB2115 , SB3095 , SB3264 , SB2114 , SB2117 , SB2246 , SB2519 , SB3055 , SB3131 , SB3144

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

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• </c><00:11:40.560><c> Any</c> employers. Thank you. Thank you. Any employers. Thank you. Thank you.
• </c> appropriations for public employment appropriations for public employment cost<00:11:51.839><c>
• :41.280><c> exclusive</c> allows public employers and exclusive allows public employers and exclusive
• </c><00:28:52.080><c> Union</c> relating to the Hawaii Employer Union relating to the Hawaii Employer
• </c> contributions to the Hawaii Employer contributions to the Hawaii Employer Union<00:29:01.679><c>

Bills: SB2119 , SB3131 , SB3069 , SB3180 , SB2137 , SB2993 , SB2778 , SB2672 , SB2014 , SB2967

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, government travel policy, finance management, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, comptroller, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, public works special project branch, specialized public works, information technology modernization

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• across the state, and this presumably would require people to look more for jobs and available employment
• Employment rather than just taking three a week. So what are you doing for 40 hours a week?

Bills: HB191 , HB35 , HB29 , HB123 , HB35 , HB29 , HB191 , HB123

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters

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• </c> standards that have guided employer standards that have guided employer behavior<01:11:38.560><c
• </c><01:19:08.719><c> give</c> approaches require employers to give approaches require employers to give
• The employer provides a transitional employment period during which they offer their employees the opportunity
• The employer provides a transitional employment period during which they offer their employees the opportunity
• The employer provides a transitional employment period during which they offer their employees the opportunity

Bills: HF1316 , HF4369

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, 1099, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees

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• brought a bill forward that I was proud to co-sponsor with him, that we removed barriers to state employment
• brought a bill forward that I was proud to co-sponsor with him, that we removed barriers to state employment
• and to ensure that the workers... ...that we removed barriers to state employment and to ensure that
• The goal here is super simple: continue to remove barriers to state employment.
• It was a necessary first thing. to state employment.

Bills: HB2205 , HB2309 , HB2206 , HB2123 , HB2120 , HB2411

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation

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• </c> youngest children also impacts Employers youngest children also impacts Employers in<00:08:21.280
• </c> achieve achieve better employment achieve achieve better employment outcomes<00:09:08.120><c> as
• </c> partnership again with employers partnership again with employers Chambers<00:19:20.720><c> of</
• and keep employment.
• 01:15:01.480><c> over</c> skills to gain increased employment over skills to gain increased employment

Bills: HF2582 , HF2266 , HF2518 , HF2039 , HF1941

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• An exemption from a tax preference performance statement, JLARC review, and the 10-year expiration is
• We have concerns about this bill because it conditions eligibility for a tax preference on the use of
• To a first approximation, all tax revenues derive from private employers.
• Today Washington legislators seem to believe that we have all the employers that we will ever need.
• Founders and early employers.

Bills: HB2175 , HB2227 , HB2528 , HB2292 , HB2257 , HB2608

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval

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• We're asking them to at least go and search for five different places to get employment.
• The combination of work search requirements with the prohibition on reapplying to the same employer is
• I saw in there the word "suitable employment." What's the... suitable employment.
• What’s the definition of suitable employment?
• So, suitable work is employment that is comparable to a job seeker's previous work in terms of wages,

Bills: HB93 , HB160 , HB29 , HB29 , HB93 , HB160

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors

Bills: HB1663 , HB2335 , HB2597

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, Hawaii statutes, government funding, workforce development, internship, internal recruitment, employment, qualifications, civil service, artificial intelligence, data governance, open data portal, Hawaii, chief data officer, chatbot, public services, data transparency, 910

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• This is the bill that requires the Employment Security Department to notify a striking worker who applies
• Number one, it excludes tribes from the definition of employer.
• the striking worker that if they do collect unemployment benefits while they're on strike and the employer

Bills: SB6134

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: unemployment insurance, UI benefits, striking workers, strike, labor dispute, retroactive wages, overpayment assessment, overpayment recovery, Employment Security Department, ESD, claimant notice, benefit recoupment, Washington unemployment law, worker notice, federal unemployment tax credit, state unemployment fund, 904, all

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• That's assessed to the employers as sort of an addition to the employer contribution rate on the plans
• This would be eligibility on that first day of employment.
• Now, the employer can rebut that presumption, but the employer must be notified about the rebuttal and
• to understand if an employee was eligible based on their prior year's employment with another employer
• is making... ...and the port district employer is making or has made employer contributions to one of

Bills: HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2160 , HB2179

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: retirement, lump sum payment, financial security, pension reform, monthly benefits, retirement system, investment earnings, trust funds, public pensions, financial management, education, benefits, school employees, membership eligibility, employment, public employees, port workers, federal retirement plan, pension, 904