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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this is a redundant program.
  • It's a redundant program, so it's not necessary.
  • I'm a chair of the plumbing program advisory committee at Perry Tech College.
  • Some farms are forced to rely on guest worker programs to fill these shifts.
  • Have you heard that within the Farm Bureau?
Summary: The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2524 would create a State Security Guards Industry Standards Board within L&I to set minimum standards for security guard pay, leave, benefits, and training, funded in part by a $25 transfer from security licensing fees. The bill’s sponsor and labor supporters said it would professionalize the industry, improve safety, and address high turnover and inadequate training. Security workers described unsafe conditions, retaliation, and being expected to handle crises without enough support. Opponents from business and security companies argued the bill duplicates existing licensing and training rules, would raise costs, and gives too much authority to an unelected board; L&I said it had administrative concerns about timing and fee handling. The hearing on HB 2524 was then closed. HB 2513 would change plumbing license suspension rules by keeping the current three-infractions-in-three-years standard for residential work, while creating a five-infractions-in-five-years standard for non-residential plumbing violations. The sponsor and supporters from mechanical contractors and labor said repeat violators undermine safety and fair competition, and that the bill gives L&I a stronger enforcement tool against bad actors in commercial work. Several plumbing contractor groups opposed the bill as written, focusing on a new subsection they said was vague and could create an undefined corrective process or overly broad discretion for L&I; they asked that the subsection be removed or the bill be delayed for more stakeholder work. L&I requested an effective date of January 1, 2027 to allow time for rulemaking. HB 2611 would reduce the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours starting January 1, 2028, and would also change paid sick leave accrual from one hour per 40 hours worked to one hour per 32 hours worked. The sponsor and labor supporters said a shorter workweek would improve work-life balance, reduce burnout and turnover, and could increase productivity, citing examples from San Juan County and other places. Business, hospitality, grocery, construction, agriculture, and janitorial representatives opposed the bill, saying it would raise labor costs, reduce hours and flexibility, complicate scheduling, and hurt industries with thin margins or seasonal demands. The committee heard no votes or final action on HB 2611 before closing the hearing and ending business for the day.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Office of Risk Management administers the Voluntary Insurance Program.
  • It's just that it's farm-raised and not wild-caught.
  • Yeah, there are shrimp farms here in the United States and that's not our enemy.
  • I've imported American farm-raised shrimp versus Gulf Cod. Huge, huge difference.
  • People get hurt; it is very hard to catch, and that farm-raised shrimp...
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (05/07/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> SNAP program. It's as simple as that. SNAP program. It's as simple as that.
  • Speaker. program. But HR1 changed aspects of SNAP program.
  • </c> have two medicalos helicopter programs have two medicalos helicopter programs and<01:44:29.199><
  • </c> food choices, how to ensure program food choices, how to ensure program integrity,<02:18:42.080>
  • Farm supports NH4 Sisters Farm supports NH4 and<02:23:11.680><c> often</c><02:23:12.160><c> hosts</c
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Jan 28th, 2026 at 09:07 am

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to focus on the N in SNAP program: nutrition.
  • And thank you presenters and everyone who supports the program.
  • You don't hear me often say that we need to put more money into a program, but this program... ...but
  • this program, and I appreciate the emails, by the way.
  • , DOH programs, to do MOUD, 988, Narcan, working with the new PAC program for tobacco misuse.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA-AEN Public Hearing 02-11-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
  • And and I think this program &gt;&gt; Absolutely.
  • </c> here on behalf of the Hoy Farm Bureau. here on behalf of the Hoy Farm Bureau.
  • </c><00:48:09.680><c> bureau</c> has been a priority of the farm bureau has been a priority of the farm
  • </c> establishes uh education programs etc. establishes uh education programs etc.
  • You here on behalf of the Hoy Farm Bill.
Summary: The committees heard testimony on several measures related to wildlife, conservation, shoreline adaptation, and climate governance. On SB 2606, which would establish the Freshwater State Recreational Area Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said it had concerns about employee eligibility and was not yet prepared to comment further on the bill’s ramifications. After testimony ended, a senator asked DLNR to follow up with more detail, and the department said it would relay the questions to leadership and respond later. No vote was taken on the measure during the excerpt. On SB 3253, which would create the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity to work with DLNR, the department said it supported the bill. In discussion, DLNR said Hawaii has not done anything like this before, described a similar model in New Zealand, and estimated that developing such a sanctuary could cost millions of dollars. Members also discussed whether the concept would fit with existing efforts such as Hakalau, and DLNR said the bill could apply to private or state lands depending on the site. No action was taken. The most extensive discussion was on SB 237, which would expand state and county authority to develop adaptation pathways for relocating infrastructure away from sea level rise and coastal flooding areas. DLNR supported the bill, saying it prioritizes public trust resources over economic development or private property. The Kahana Bay Steering Committee and the Shoreline Preservation Coalition opposed the measure, arguing it was too focused on managed retreat and should include a broader range of shoreline responses, such as erosion mitigation, groins, sand nourishment, and other interim protections. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it appreciated the bill’s intent but wanted broader language that would allow more tools in the toolbox. Members debated whether retreat is inevitable, whether different shorelines require different approaches, and whether the bill should be more flexible. No vote was taken. The final measure discussed was SB 3252, which would amend the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, create a coordinator position, and appropriate funds. The commission’s coordinator testified in support, while OPSD opposed the bill, saying it would remove the two cabinet-level co-chair positions, raise accountability concerns, and duplicate some of OPSD’s functions. In questioning, members debated whether the current commission structure has been effective, who would appoint or confirm the coordinator, and whether the bill would improve transparency and implementation. OPSD said it supported more statewide interdepartmental funding for climate planning and staffing, but had concerns about the proposed governance changes. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - 05/23/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> giant corporation that was farming giant corporation that was farming flowers,<01:40:17.520><c>
  • And then also we see in the farm, even in smaller farm families, a trend toward corporate ownership of
  • And one of the management program.
  • next</c><01:42:33.520><c> generation</c> transfer the farm to the next generation transfer the farm to
  • </c> uh there were two brothers that farmed uh there were two brothers that farmed together<01:42:59.199
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Jan 14th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • And fifth in farm GDP as a percentage of the state total.
  • That $11 billion, Farm Bureau's number is around $82 million.
  • Idaho farm GDP tends to trend with total GDP growth for the state.
  • Farm GDP, 138%. Food manufacturing, 105%.
  • And most of the labor data you've seen so far today has been non-farm labor.
Summary: The committee was convened to review Idaho’s economic outlook and general fund revenue projections for fiscal years 2025-2028, with members instructed to submit “homework” revenue estimates by noon the next day so staff could compile committee averages and medians for deliberations and a final recommendation to JFAC. Opening remarks emphasized the committee’s constitutional charge, the use of the binder materials and online packet, and that the committee would meet again the next day to discuss and vote on the revenue projection recommendation. Staff and agency presentations focused on the state’s budget and revenue picture. Legislative Services Office staff described structural imbalance concerns, noting that statutory spending changes and earmarked sales tax distributions have crowded out flexibility, while cash reserves remain substantial. The Division of Financial Management’s economist explained the official revenue forecast, including revised treatment of sales tax and tax relief fund accruals, and said the forecast largely held steady overall even as corporate and individual income tax categories shifted. She also discussed the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act on SALT deductions and said recent corporate collections had rebounded sharply, suggesting timing and behavior changes rather than a broad economic downturn. Outside economists and labor experts painted a generally stable to positive economic picture. Zions Bank’s economist said the Federal Reserve is likely near the end of major rate cuts, long-term rates and mortgage rates remain elevated, tariffs have risen sharply, but inflation has not yet shown broad tariff-driven acceleration; he described the national labor market as slowing but not contracting and said 2026 could be a rebuilding year. The Idaho Department of Labor reported that Idaho’s unemployment remains historically low, job growth is steady, wage growth is moderating from overheated pandemic-era levels, and the state’s labor market remains healthier and more balanced than the national picture. The committee also heard from Idaho Power’s economist, who began a presentation on broader economic conditions and utility-related demand trends before the transcript ended.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:08:48.280><c> will</c> the permitting of the solar farm will the permitting of the solar farm
  • </c><00:41:53.760><c> Bureau,</c><00:41:54.920><c> uh</c> Growers, uh Farm Bureau, uh Growers, uh Farm
  • Also program that initial statute.
  • We have a lot of the programming.
Summary: The joint Minerals Committee met to select interim topics and announced its meeting dates for April 27-28 in Casper, June 4-5 in Casper, and August 27-28 in Cheyenne. Members heard public testimony on several economic development and minerals-related topics and were asked to identify their top priorities for later ranking and consensus. No formal votes were taken during this portion of the meeting. A major topic was removing obstacles to energy development in Wyoming, including possible regulatory, bonding, and permitting barriers. Testimony from the Mining Association and Energy Capital Economic Development supported revisiting barriers to development, similar to the earlier Regulatory Reduction Task Force. Another related topic was industrial siting exemptions on coal mine property, with testimony arguing that mineral-related projects such as rare earths, uranium conversion, and ferroalloys should not have to go through the full industrial siting process when communities have already dealt with similar development. Members also discussed industrial siting bonding requirements, including whether bonding or advance payments should be used to cover impacts on local services and emergency response, especially for projects like solar farms or battery storage. The committee also discussed coal bed methane industrial sovereign zones, tied to House Bill 120, with testimony seeking to include coal bed methane in value-added manufacturing zones. The sponsor said the goal was to create industrial zones that support economic development while protecting scenic values and limiting industrial sprawl. Another topic was sourcing curling stones in Wyoming, which was presented as a lighthearted but potentially useful way to promote Wyoming stone and broader dimension-stone quarrying; a state geologist testified that Wyoming has granite with similar mineralogy to stone used for curling stones elsewhere. Child care as an economic driver was withdrawn. The committee also heard support for a Business Council restructure review, though several members said the Minerals Committee should do the substantive review because the Business Council falls within its jurisdiction, while still coordinating with Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard a proposal for a domestic preference in residential general service contracts, extending Wyoming preference concepts beyond construction into goods and services, with testimony emphasizing local economic multipliers and possible exceptions for federal funding or other procurement limits.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • Leading iGaming companies have robust responsible gaming programs, the largest ones employing over 60
  • funded, who is being served by such programs, and what outcomes are being obtained.
  • I talked to them in public squares, at local farmers markets, and at local sanctuary farms.
  • The cruel practice— At local farmers markets and at local sanctuary farms.
  • This year alone, we had over $40,000 redfalls born on local farms within the Commonwealth.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on a range of gaming, racing, horse protection, problem gambling, and lottery bills. A major focus was H. 356 and related horse-racing legislation, which drew strong support from residents and animal-welfare advocates who argued that proposed racetrack and simulcast developments should require upfront traffic, environmental, public health, and economic studies, plus stronger local approval and transparency. They said past proposals in several communities had lacked adequate information and had imposed costs on towns. Opponents, including the New England Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, argued that the bills would harm racing, breeding, farms, and related jobs, and said horse racing is already heavily regulated and that claims about slaughter and safety were overstated. Several speakers also supported S. 280, which would protect horses and phase out or restrict horse racing, citing animal cruelty, injuries, and deaths. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 235 and HB 332 to authorize regulated online casino gaming (iGaming). DraftKings, FanDuel, IDEA, and the Sports Betting Alliance supported the bills, saying iGaming is already occurring illegally in Massachusetts and should be brought into a regulated, taxed market with age verification, responsible gaming tools, and consumer protections. They projected substantial annual tax revenue and argued legal iGaming would not cannibalize brick-and-mortar casinos, instead creating a “rising tide” effect. Opponents, including Local 26, the National Association Against iGaming, and problem-gambling advocates, warned of job losses, casino cannibalization, increased addiction, and greater harm to vulnerable players, citing experiences in other states and rising helpline calls. The committee asked for follow-up information on revenue and market-size estimates. Later, Rep. Scanlon testified in support of S. 240 and S. 241, which would standardize gambling disclaimers and require annual reporting on problem-gambling treatment funded through the Public Health Trust Fund. He said the bills would make it easier for people to find help and improve oversight of treatment programs. Rep. Garcia testified in support of H. 434, which would change the formula for distributing lottery revenues, arguing that gateway and lower-income communities such as Chelsea contribute heavily to lottery sales but receive too little back in local aid. After hearing additional testimony and reading into the record bills that received no testimony, the committee recessed briefly, then closed the hearing by motion and vote.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And whereas the Carl Albert High School boys' swim team secured its third state championship in program
  • And whereas together, the Carl Albert High School swim program made history as the first in the state
  • Their swim program didn't just win this year; they made history by becoming the first team in Class 5A
  • This is truly an outstanding program.
  • Leader, members, House Bill 4268 is the growth-based teacher compensation program.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • As always, we are so blessed and honored to have a page program where young high school students can
  • She's a silver finalist at nationals for FFA for farm business management.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, these are national winners related to the TSA program and career tech.
  • So, please also welcome these great students, part of the SEM program.
  • How many people do you think they'll be screening with these programs?
  • And do you have any data that shows that this program will improve that?
  • Fast forward for the next 10 years: how is this program going to grow?
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 01:45 pm

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2475, the Secretary will read: An act relating to providing language-accessible public programs
  • develop uniform guidelines for state agencies to provide a consistent delivery of language-accessible programs
  • will agree to delay receiving state financial assistance under the school construction assistance program
  • The cost of farming and food distribution, federal impacts, and local regulations continue to drive food
  • This is not in any way providing clarity to the I-9 program. That clarity is already there.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • tons of goods from landfills while generating critical revenue to fund home building and repair programs
  • Ownership is the key that makes this program so much different than some of the other programs that we
  • That's one of the most wonderful things about this program.
  • I think it's just a wonderful program. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Well, this bill establishes a heritage orchard program at Washington State University.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 28th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • and program attendance, and the highest number of visits as of 2024 in the state and yet only the fourth
  • ><00:35:37.040><c> highest</c> highest circulation, the highest highest circulation, the highest programs
  • <00:35:37.599><c> and</c><00:35:37.760><c> program</c><00:35:38.079><c> attendance,</c><00:35:38.480>
  • <c> and</c><00:35:38.720><c> the</c> programs and program attendance, and the programs and program attendance
  • Having to make a lot of decisions that are reducing the supply of programs, resources, workers.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • will be part of your nutrient management plan, farm location, and those kind of things.
  • Does the state vet Have any impact on deer farms and wildlife within the state of Oklahoma?
  • What Proof or what has been done with the pilot program?
  • I'm gonna—I'm in a debate for The bill, this program is great.
  • This is just tweaking what we did on prescribed burns after running the program for a few years.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/8/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll it could mean for our family farm.
  • We're a Minnesota Farm Bureau President.
  • </c> nonpartisan general farm organization nonpartisan general farm organization representing<00:13:39.360
  • Program is an intentional effort to integrate that research and development program with farmer adoption
  • The elimination of this programs.
Bills: HF1669 , HF4709 , HF3531 , HF4048
Committee: House Taxes
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 19th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • provide for establishment of a pilot program.
  • provide for establishment of a pilot program.
  • the administration of the ABLE Account Program, the Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program
  • , to authorize the authority to enter a contract with a program manager.
  • the administration of the ABLE Account Program, the Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program
Bills: SR126 , SR129 , SCR71 , SCR72 , SCR73 , SCR12 , HB221 , HCR54 , HCR79 , HCR87 , HCR94 , HCR95 , HCR97 , HCR102 , HCR104 , HCR58 , SB480 , SB514 , HB12 , HB66 , HB145 , HB167 , HB175 , HB196 , HB213 , HB218 , HB222 , HB256 , HB291 , HB325 , HB326 , HB352 , HB401 , HB430 , HB433 , HB434 , HB448 , HB456 , HB476 , HB481 , HB487 , HB492 , HB549 , HB579 , HB608 , HB621 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB637 , HB656 , HB722 , HB745 , HB749 , HB804 , HB818 , HB821 , HB833 , HB864 , HB867 , HB874 , HB893 , HB909 , HB951 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB979 , HB985 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1005 , HB1007 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1038 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1059 , HB1077 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1112 , HB1153 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1204 , HB1218 , HB1242 , HB1244 , HB1249 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB538 , SCR3 , SCR23 , SCR38 , SCR24 , SB102 , SB133 , SB151 , SB165 , SB169 , SB170 , SB200 , SB217 , SB280 , SB291 , SB300 , SB303 , SB330 , SB449 , SB489 , SB521 , SB45 , SB156 , SB181 , SB203 , SB274 , SB304 , SB379 , SB396 , SB410 , SB425 , SB427 , SB436 , SB54 , SB72 , SB129 , SB164 , SB232 , SB287 , SB322 , SB374 , SB375 , SB386 , SB409 , SB447 , SB458 , SB222 , SB399 , SR119 , SCR58 , SCR65 , SCR9 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , HCR41 , HCR47 , HCR63 , HCR69 , HCR31 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB195 , HB214 , HB217 , HB233 , HB283 , HB290 , HB319 , HB324 , HB345 , HB362 , HB363 , HB368 , HB377 , HB380 , HB382 , HB386 , HB392 , HB406 , HB431 , HB441 , HB466 , HB503 , HB533 , HB559 , HB575 , HB590 , HB593 , HB618 , HB655 , HB664 , HB685 , HB692 , HB707 , HB715 , HB732 , HB738 , HB741 , HB748 , HB776 , HB807 , HB822 , HB856 , HB860 , HB868 , HB887 , HB888 , HB905 , HB908 , HB961 , HB980 , HB990 , HB992 , HB999 , HB1000 , HB1010 , HB1146 , HB1157 , HB1233 , HB1236 , HB1243 , HB54 , HB137 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB321 , HB396 , HB512 , HB552 , HB578 , HB638 , HB663 , HB708 , HB717 , HB718 , HB1009 , HB1082 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1198 , HB1246 , HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB259 , HB267 , HB288 , HB308 , HB403 , HB405 , HB414 , HB417 , HB478 , HB546 , HB548 , HB555 , HB557 , HB609 , HB670 , HB672 , HB740 , HB779 , HB786 , HB796 , HB812 , HB848 , HB915 , HB917 , HB921 , HB930 , HB933 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1129 , HB1154 , HB1166 , HB1187 , HB1195 , HB1230 , HB17 , HB36 , HB41 , HB47 , HB73 , HB119 , HB126 , HB129 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB211 , HB226 , HB245 , HB271 , HB280 , HB337 , HB351 , HB354 , HB399 , HB571 , HB677 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB728 , HB750 , HB759 , HB789 , HB844 , HB850 , HB870 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1018 , HB1036 , HB1241 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB382 , SB441 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB782