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• Hearing no objections, the motions prevail.
• The motion prevails. Announcements. I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Niska.
• The motion prevails. Representative Niska: I move that the House do now adjourn.
• The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

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• The motion prevails. Representative Nisa: Madam Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn.
• The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m.
• c><00:20:14.400><c> motion</c> those opposed say nay the motion those opposed say nay the motion prevails
• c> the</c><00:20:15.720><c> house</c><00:20:15.919><c> stands</c><00:20:16.240><c> adjourned</c> prevails
• and the house stands adjourned prevails and the house stands adjourned until<00:20:17.080><c> 3:30</

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This adjustment will further erode their wages.
• we hear time and time again their wages we hear time and time again that<00:03:57.640><c> I</c><00:03
• They're not paid enough at the wage that we are able to increase it, but certainly not enough if we're
• and come to a level of livable wage for the staff who provide the valuable services we provide.
• wage for the staff who provide the valuable services we provide.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Hearing no objection, the motions prevail.
• Motion prevails. Announcements. I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Niska.
• Motion prevails. Representative Niska moves that the House do now adjourn.
• The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Washington has the highest minimum wage in the nation.
• In supporting SB 6045, it will allow farm workers to negotiate a livable wage.
• Those are enforced under the current Minimum Wage Act.
• I am a victim of total wage theft.
• All workers deserve a living wage. All workers deserve protection against discrimination.

Bills: SB6045, SB6188, SB6053, SB5852

Keywords: agriculture, collective bargaining, labor relations, public employment, agricultural employees, SB 6188, asbestos, asbestos training, asbestos certification, asbestos worker, asbestos supervisor, Department of Labor and Industries, L&I, rulemaking authority, occupational safety, workplace safety, hazardous materials, abatement, encapsulation, removal

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• Okay, so are these unpaid wages?
• So the bill doesn't specify what kinds of wage complaints, so it could include wage complaints where
• Okay, so are these unpaid wages?
• So the bill doesn't specify what kinds of wage complaints, so it could include wage complaints where
• If that employer is penalized for having violated the Wage Payment Act or the Minimum Wage Act, those

Summary: The committee heard public hearings on several bills. HB 2675 would eliminate a number of state accounts and transfer remaining balances from two accounts to the general fund, while also changing how revenues in the Salary Insurance Contribution Increase Revolving Account are deposited; OFM testified in support and there was no public opposition. SHB 1903 would create a statewide low-income energy assistance program through the Department of Commerce, funded by the general fund and Climate Commitment Act revenues; supporters said it would address Washington’s underfunded and uneven energy assistance system, while utilities and rural co-ops raised concerns about cost, reporting burdens, utility authority, and implementation details. SHB 2384 would require actuarial reviews for certain continuing care retirement communities with prepaid life care contracts; residents and consumer advocates supported the added transparency, while providers opposed the added review costs and said they already pay for actuarial work. SHB 1982 would expand the ability of tribal members to vacate convictions tied to treaty rights, add OPD representation and a tribal liaison position, and then an amendment was described that would remove the liaison position and eliminate the fiscal impact; the sponsor and OPD supported the bill, and testimony emphasized correcting past treaty-rights convictions. The committee also heard SHB 2389, a broad juvenile justice bill that would expand suspended disposition options, create midpoint review hearings, reduce some robbery ranges, and address juvenile rehabilitation capacity and transfers. Supporters argued it would reduce racial disparities, favor community-based rehabilitation when safe, and improve outcomes, while prosecutors, sheriffs, counties, judges, cities, victim advocates, and some tribal law enforcement warned it would weaken accountability for serious violent offenses, increase court and local government burdens, and shift costs without funding. Several witnesses and the bill sponsor discussed proposed amendments, including removing presumptions and the mid-sentence review. The committee then heard SHB 2439, which would raise tobacco and vapor product license fees, create a responsible vendor program, add manufacturer certification and enforcement provisions, restrict certain products and sales practices, and redirect tobacco tax revenue to public health, cancer research, and youth prevention accounts; public health and prevention groups supported it, while retailers and industry representatives opposed the fee increases and some of the new restrictions. Finally, HB 2681 would sharply increase cannabis license fees and index them to inflation; OFM supported the change as aligning fees with program costs, while cannabis businesses and associations opposed or sought changes to the fee structure and CPI indexing. The committee also heard a briefing on SHB 2215, which would require the Caseload Forecast Council to forecast SNAP and state food assistance caseloads in light of upcoming federal cost-sharing changes; no questions were raised at the briefing.

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• The bill specifies the items the board may also investigate, including wage rates...
• , the affordable wages, as well as the benefits, but...
• Wages as well as the benefits. By sacrificing...
• We are specifically concerned that the proposed workforce board will set wage...
• Creating a nine-member, unelected board to set wages...

Bills: HB1347, HB2091, HB2264

Keywords: education, funding, student loans, affordability, higher education, public employers, employee information, bargaining representatives, labor relations, union representation, unemployment insurance, benefits, employment, layoffs, workforce reduction, 904, all

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• We read 13 ayes and one nay; this motion prevails.
• We have 14 ayes and zero nays; the motion prevails. The motion prevails.
• There being 14 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 14 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
• There being 14 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.

Bills: HB45, HB755, HB 1232, HB1555, HB2460, HB2702, HB2973, HB3120, HB3225, HB3314, HB3356, HB3371, HB3634, HB3638, HB4247, HB4283, HB4290, HB4302, HB4503, HB4511, HB4565, HB4581, HB4627, HB4632, HB4660, HB4668, HB4960, HB5042, HB45

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• The motion does prevail.
• The motion does prevail.
• The motion does prevail.
• The motion does prevail.
• The motion does prevail.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And then finally, we've seen a huge increase in our median wage. Year graduation rate.
• , and we had a wage threshold for some of the programs as well.
• They might not hit the high wage threshold that's critical to the state of Florida.
• So, yes, and so we track our wages, our graduate wages, on our My Florida Future site, which we built
• You can look at the wages by program for one, five, and ten years.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, and its legislative budget request. University officials described the plan’s five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. They highlighted Florida’s continued status as the top higher education system in the nation, low tuition, strong graduation outcomes, rising median wages for graduates, and expanded use of the My Florida Future website to help students and families compare degree outcomes and earnings. Members asked for follow-up information on programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and social work workforce needs, wage data over time, and how the system supports innovation moving toward commercialization. The committee also discussed campus safety, prompted in part by recent events at FSU. System officials said universities and the Florida College System recently held a safety summit to share best practices on building security, threat assessment, and coordination with law enforcement, and they agreed to provide a report back to the committee after the Board of Governors reviews recommendations in November. Senators also raised questions about Pell student support, first-generation student success, and whether liberal arts graduates’ earnings catch up over time. Officials said Pell students are tracked through performance-based funding metrics and that the system’s accountability plans will continue to emphasize access and completion. A separate update covered line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and licensure preparation. They reported over 1,900 new nursing graduates, more than 200 new student slots, over 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff said that issue would be revisited this year. The Board of Governors’ legislative budget request totaled $634.5 million and included $295 million for performance-based funding institutional investment, a request to restore and increase the state investment portion to $400 million, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for State Fire Marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions lie ahead. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Then you look at the wages that they're paying out, and they were paying out $400,000 worth of wages.
• So they were taking state dollars and they were paying their wages.
• 1% of that nonprofit goes toward wages.
• I just think there might be multiple factors to look at than just what our wages are.
• I just think there might be multiple factors to look at than just what our wages are.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails and the calendar is adopted.
• The<00:03:42.160><c> motion</c><00:03:42.600><c> prevails</c><00:03:43.440><c> and</c><00:03:43.560><
• c> the</c><00:03:43.680><c> calendar</c><00:03:44.120><c> is</c> The motion prevails and the calendar
• is The motion prevails and the calendar is adopted. adopted. adopted.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails. Majority Leader Nisa, thank you, Madam Speaker.
• opposed those opposed nay<00:15:02.839><c> the</c><00:15:03.000><c> motion</c><00:15:03.360><c> prevails
• ><00:15:03.880><c> the</c><00:15:04.040><c> house</c><00:15:04.240><c> stands</c> nay the motion prevails
• the house stands nay the motion prevails the house stands un<00:15:05.600><c> adjourned</c><00:15:06.199

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And then finally, we've seen a huge increase in our median wage. ...year graduation rate.
• , and we had a wage threshold for some of the programs as well.
• They might not hit the high... ...wage threshold that's critical to the state of Florida.
• We track our wages, our graduate wages, on our My Florida Future site, which we built in 2022.
• You can look at the wages by program for one, five, and ten years.

Summary: The committee heard a presentation on the State University System’s new strategic plan, SUS 30, from Emily Sykes and later the system’s legislative budget request from Sarah Denagie. The strategic plan centers on five priorities: One SUS collaboration, elevating student success, operational excellence, world-class talent, and innovative research and economic development. Testimony highlighted Florida’s continued status as the nation’s top higher education system, record rankings, improved four-year graduation rates, higher median graduate wages, strong licensure pass rates, and expanded focus on research commercialization and workforce alignment. Senators asked about programs of strategic emphasis, mental health and teacher workforce needs, use of the My Florida Future wage data tool, support for first-generation and Pell students, and the role of liberal arts degrees. The system said it would provide follow-up information, including the full strategic-emphasis list and a report on campus safety best practices after a recent summit following the FSU shooting. The committee also received an update on line funding for nursing and health care partnerships. Officials said the $6 million appropriation was fully subscribed through 24 proposals from all 10 nursing programs, supporting scholarships, faculty recruitment, internships, simulation, and expanded nursing capacity. They reported more than 1,900 new nursing graduates, over 200 new student slots, more than 300 scholarships, and a 92% NCLEX pass rate. Senators asked about expanding eligibility for the program, and staff indicated that would be examined this year. For the legislative budget request, the Board of Governors asked for $634.5 million total, including $295 million to maintain the institutional performance-based funding base, $400 million for the state investment portion of performance-based funding, $125 million for preeminence funding, $100 million for faculty recruitment and retention, $6.4 million for UF/IFAS extension workload, and $3.1 million for state fire marshal inspections. The chair noted that resources are limited and that difficult budget decisions will be required. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• </c> prevails, the amendment is adopted. prevails, the amendment is adopted.
• Motion prevails. opposed, say no. No. Motion prevails.
• Motion prevails and the say no. No.
• </c> prevails. The amendment's adopted. prevails. The amendment's adopted.
• Motion prevails. The say I. I. Opposed? Motion prevails. The amendment's<03:14:03.800><c> adopted.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Motion prevails. And the minutes are approved.
• Motion prevails and the A2 amendment is adopted.
• Motion prevails and the &gt;&gt; Any opposed?
• </c> prevail and the bill does not advance. prevail and the bill does not advance.
• Motion prevails. The A1 is &gt;&gt; Any opposed? Motion prevails.

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

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• The minimum wage.
• to minimum wage or above.
• We've ended sub-minimum wage. No one's paid sub-minimum wage in California.
• The new sector set minimum wages in.
• We just got rid of the below minimum wage.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , wages, wages, right?
• "What is the wage paid of your lowest "What is the wage paid of your lowest wage wage wage for<00:52:
• </c> considered wages, correct? considered wages, correct?
• <01:48:20.520><c> to</c><01:48:20.680><c> somebody's</c> wages to somebody's wages to somebody's to<01
• wages wages and<01:52:19.440><c> taxes.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• :44.599><c> roll</c><00:02:44.959><c> call</c> There being eight ayes and seven nays, the motion prevails
• seven Nays hi there being eight eyes and seven Nays the<00:03:45.360><c> motion</c><00:03:45.799><c> prevails
• and</c><00:03:46.360><c> the</c><00:03:46.519><c> calendar</c><00:03:47.000><c> is</c> the motion prevails
• and the calendar is the motion prevails and the calendar is adopted<00:03:47.879><c> that</c><00:03:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Those are your wages. When they hit your bank account, it's still your wages.
• So in 1989, the law was changed to ensure that wages were protected from turnover.
• In that case, current wages, once they're deposited...
• And essentially, what it was designed to do was to say that's still current wages.
• Months and years of wages are kind of buried.

Bills: HB1193, HB2495, HB2733, HB3104, HB3395, HB4325, SB3009

Keywords: HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education