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• housing, they're better able to address their challenges in their lives, like getting and keeping a job
• If somebody receives them and they're unable to find a placement, what happens?
• The difference between successful placement or not can be as simple as... ...or covering the cost of
• bill is designed to provide that independence for the Office of Inspector General so it can do its job

Bills: HB158 , HB714 , HB 1198 , HB1630 , HB1998 , HB3509 , HB3788 , HB3875 , HB3948 , HB3977 , HB4097 , HB4313 , HB4314 , HB4317 , HB158

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing

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• And I said to Brad, and she was doing her job.
• And I said to Brad, and she was doing her job.
• You have done an outstanding job, and I appreciate it.
• You have done an outstanding job, and I appreciate it.
• Great job. All right, questions? Is there debate?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• . jobs. jobs.
• </c><00:54:10.000><c> Um,</c> exited the program to job placement.
• Um, exited the program to job placement.
• :15.520><c> metric</c><00:54:15.920><c> that</c> Representative Schultz asked whether the program’s job-placement
• </c> the job that they do is not an easy job. the job that they do is not an easy job. is<01:41:23.600

Bills: HF3889 , HF2567 , HF3878

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

Keywords: workforce development, grant program, employment, economic development, funding, employment contract, labor policy, employee rights, unconscionable provisions, public policy, legal enforcement, airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, 1183, house

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• </c><00:08:03.599><c> in</c> supports thousands of jobs in supports thousands of jobs in Delaware<00:
• My job, and the job of this great chamber, is to serve and respect every American.
• c><00:10:29.320><c> of</c> Republicans my job and the job of of Republicans my job and the job of of
• </c> federal scientists to justify their jobs federal scientists to justify their jobs let's<00:21:23.679
• Speaker, every job is an energy job because energy powers everything that we do.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senate Bill 1266 strengthens Idaho's foster care system by expanding expedited placement eligibility
• Currently, Idaho law allows for expedited placement for children with relatives.
• and savings, then it talks about living in order to reduce the risk of unnecessary institutional placement
• What we're saying is that unnecessary institutional risk could be in the placement if we bankrupt people

Committee: Senate Health and Welfare

Keywords: 989, all

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• And then Catholic Charities in Philadelphia were removed from the foster care placement list because
• Career ladder is placement and movement.
• If they're doing a good job, let them advance on the career ladder.
• So by allowing this higher placement on the career ladder and the ability to move, it's that movement

Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, and received messages from the Senate, including enrolled Senate bills sent for the Speaker’s signature and Senate Bill 1326 filed for first reading. Committee reports advanced several bills, including House Bill 850 to Health and Welfare and multiple business, health, and state affairs measures to second reading. House Resolution 26, reviewing certain administrative rules, was sent to Judiciary, Rules and Administration for printing. On the floor, the House passed Senate Bill 1314, a budget rescission measure cutting regional behavioral health director positions and regional behavioral health boards; one member opposed it, warning of a disconnect between local communities and the state council. The House also passed House Bills 716, 648, 846, 825, 815, 717 as amended, 668 as amended, 750 as amended, 847, 848, 849, and 681. These bills addressed highway and local road funding, chemotherapy parity coverage, license plate fee changes tied to the Idaho Heritage Trust, school transportation reimbursement for a charter school, vehicle registration penalties, child custody interference enforcement, programmable money protections, judicial and legislative branch maintenance budgets, career ladder movement for CTE and pupil services staff, and elimination of the statute of limitations for certain child sexual abuse crimes. The House also adopted House Joint Memorial 17, which urges the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges; the memorial drew sharp debate over marriage, federalism, and LGBTQ rights and passed 44-26. House Concurrent Resolution 33, creating an interim effort involving education, the attorney general, and the 988 line to address sex torsion and youth protection, also passed by recorded vote. Several bills were held on the third reading calendar, and the House recessed and later reconvened to continue floor action and committee scheduling announcements.

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• Probably six different committees of this House whose primary jobs are to take basically... ...to clean
• Street Grace's direct services has found that 65% of minor victims of trafficking have a history of placement
• in foster care, and the average number of out-of-home placements was 3.47.
• have in CPS cases requirements as to how long these separations can happen in permanency hearings, placement

Bills: HB168 , HB 1044 , HB1534 , HB1914 , HB2240 , HB2530 , HB3284 , HB3395 , HB3515 , HB3783 , HB4034 , HB4213 , HB168

Committee: House S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• However, he is one of the school district employees in Volusia County who lost his job because he refused
• works against you and boxes you out and makes sure you can't get the information we need to do your job
• So within 60 days, there is some temporary placement put in place that can be enforced because there
• We've done a great job of putting them back in, and I will move to the next question.
• They do a fantastic job, so thank you all. Appreciate it. Members, thank you for your indulgence.

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• They're losing their jobs. Clients don't have places to go.
• Investigate ongoing social media and online recruitment tied to Medicaid-funded placements.
• They really encourage them to get part-time jobs or even full-time jobs to start learning those independent
• Again, put the guy out of his misery or let him do his job. Oh, then it goes on.
• Again, put the guy out of his misery or let him do his job. Oh, then it goes on.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1182, all

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• When they leave at the end of spring semester, they can spend summer working a full-time job at minimum
• So if you look at our system in terms of student success, whether it's retention, graduation, job placement
• , or pursuing degrees that lead to jobs, such as our two metrics on programs of strategic emphasis, we
• So if you look at our system in terms of student success, whether it's retention, graduation, job placement
• , or pursuing degrees that lead to jobs, such as our two metrics on programs of strategic emphasis, we

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to examine how Florida’s state universities are funded and to begin discussing a possible university funding model. The panel included the State University System chancellor and CFOs from FSU, UF, FAMU, FAU, UNF, and UCF. Members first reviewed major cost drivers, which the universities said are broadly similar across institutions: wages and benefits, equipment and supplies, financial aid, professional services, utilities, IT, and maintenance. Several institutions noted unique pressures from geography, growth, research intensity, and mission, such as UCF’s size and engineering focus, UF’s land-grant and research enterprise, FAMU’s need to recruit top talent while serving a high-Pell student population, and FSU’s large facilities and research obligations. The chancellor also summarized systemwide cost growth since 2012-13, including higher health insurance, retirement, and salary costs, while noting tuition had been held flat. The committee then discussed other revenue sources, including auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. University leaders explained that many of these funds are restricted to specific purposes, and some, like UF Health, account for a large share of operating expenses. Members also discussed the current performance-based funding process. University representatives generally praised it for transparency, accountability, and its focus on student success, but said the heavy use of one-time funds, nonrecurring appropriations, and unfunded mandates makes long-term planning difficult. FSU and others argued that rising employee costs, waivers, and facilities expenses are not fully covered, while FAMU said performance funding has improved outcomes but can disadvantage institutions serving more low-income students. In response to questions about improvements, the universities suggested more recurring and predictable funding, better coverage of mandated costs, more flexibility in fees, and continued investment in research and strategic priorities. The chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a version 3.0 of performance funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications. The committee also explored whether universities should have more flexibility to set out-of-state tuition and professional school tuition. Most university leaders favored giving boards of trustees more authority, while the chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or tuition too much could affect legislative support. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking the panel and adjourning the committee.

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• How would you have us help you do your job? Okay.
• I think the number one thing is we've got to do a better job promoting positivity in public education
• Is that a result of maybe foster care or either court-ordered custody placements, if you know?
• 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.

Summary: The committee approved the March 9 and 10 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Arkansas Department of Education on the Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, featuring three third-grade teachers from Cabot, Poyen, and Drew Central who are also teacher merit pay recipients. The teachers described the fellowship as a year-long Zoom-based collaboration with about 23 educators statewide, focused on sharing classroom strategies, data use, and professional support. Members asked about the teachers’ experience, how they share what they learn with their districts, the range of grades represented in the fellowship, and the relationship between the fellowship and merit pay. The teachers emphasized building relationships with students, using data to drive instruction, early intervention, and collaboration across grade levels, while the secretary said the program is intended to identify and elevate high-performing teachers and spread their practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on third-grade reading, retention, and the new ATLAS testing system. Teachers and the secretary said students are screened and progress monitored throughout the year, families are notified early if students are at risk, and schools are using interventions, tutoring, and individualized reading plans. They said ATLAS results are now available much faster than in the past, often within 24 hours or a few days, allowing teachers and parents to respond quickly. Members asked about the impact of poverty, trauma, foster care, DHS involvement, IEPs, and critical shortage areas; teachers said relationship-building, small-group instruction, and coordination with counselors and special education staff are key. The secretary said the fellowship is a small subset of a broader merit pay program, that participation was voluntary, and that the state is trying to build a coherent system with literacy coaches, high-impact tutoring, and clearer standards rather than teaching to the test. Members also discussed broader policy issues, including the need for more positive public messaging about public education, teacher input in decision-making, and support for early childhood education. Several legislators asked whether the state should expand funding for early learning and whether more literacy or academic coaches are needed in districts that improve and then lose eligibility for state support. The secretary said the state has committed literacy coaches to D and F schools and is still working through how to sustain support as schools improve. He also said the administration would look at data and return on investment before supporting additional funding, and he encouraged legislators to help recruit eligible teachers into future fellowship cohorts. After the teacher panel concluded, the committee moved on to the adequacy resource allocation study, where Bureau of Legislative Research staff began a presentation on state and local education funding sources, categorical funds, and district spending patterns.

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• And a successful placement isn't made because the provider is not available.
• Anjalka Kabanee with Jobs with Justice, LTSS for All coalition, and Samkan.
• Caregivers go beyond their job description. They are translators, aides.
• Caregivers go beyond their job description.
• There are many things that touch on the workers' ability to do their jobs.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We have a really phenomenal group at the Free Speech Committee that does a great job on free speech training
• We have been doing a good job. Our research institutions are phenomenal on the R&D side.
• We are not transitioning that into actual boots-on-the-ground jobs.
• them obtain some entry-level college credit if they scored high enough on some of these workforce placement

Bills: SB1477 , SB1480 , SB1593 , SB1633 , SB1670 , SB1725 , SB1726 , SB1735 , SB1632

Committee: House Postsecondary Education

Keywords: education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules

Summary: The Postsecondary Education Committee considered a series of higher education and career-tech bills, with members asking mostly clarifying questions about eligibility, implementation, and alignment with existing law. House Bill 1477, requested by the State Regents, would limit concurrent enrollment to students age 21 or under; it passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1593 updated language on the Oklahoma State University Board of Trustees to reflect current practice and passed 6-0. Senate Bill 1725 addressed expressive activities on public campuses by allowing security fees for students or student groups, but not based on the content of expression, and also directed free speech training through the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1670, a State Chamber priority bill, aimed to strengthen startup ecosystems, venture capital, and industry-embedded research to help move university research into private-sector jobs, and it passed 9-0. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1726, which would establish a baseline training course for graduate student instructors at colleges and universities. Supporters said it would standardize instruction across institutions and help ensure a consistent level of preparation for graduate instructors teaching undergraduates; it passed 7-2. Senate Bill 1633 would align Oklahoma statute with federal law following a consent judgment regarding tuition eligibility for individuals not lawfully present in the United States; members discussed how “lawfully present” would apply to DACA recipients and others with federal immigration status, and the bill passed 6-3. Senate Bill 1735, a cleanup measure shifting certain oversight of technology center career tech schools more directly under the State Board of Career and Technology Education, passed 9-0. Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 1480, a pilot program for paid apprenticeships for 16-year-old students within career tech settings, despite questions about why a pilot was needed when career techs were already prepared to do similar work; it passed 9-0. Finally, an amendment to Senate Bill 1632 changed “shall” to “may” and allowed the State Board of Regents to use workforce assessments such as WorkKeys to award some entry-level college credit for students who score highly, especially those returning to community college or seeking an associate degree; after discussion about the limits of the credit, the amended measure passed 9-0. The meeting concluded with thanks to members as the committee’s final meeting.

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• would have a small enrollment fee, but their actual cost isn't paid until the teacher lands a teaching job
• So it's almost like a job placement service. They do have some follow-up in the classroom.
• You know, Oklahoma is here to make sure that you can do your job in a safe manner and that we will make

Bills: HB4274 , HB3076 , HB4358 , HB3312 , HB3288 , HB3885

Committee: House Common Education

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• GDP so we may want to consider fortifying transitional support for workers including job placement.
• , or it's going to be in the very low-end jobs.
• . jobs, where they pay them better.
• jobs that are being produced.
• They're going to be replaced by highly skilled... jobs that require, really STEM jobs that require technology

Committee: House Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have other companies or systems that can do this job as well.
• Chair, we're doing a much better job.
• We've focused on regional colleges with two-year jobs and administrative jobs, where we find that employees
• But they are all excellent and know how to do their job.
• So our eyes, as inspectors, were on the job. The quarter staff was on the job.

Committee: Joint Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Keywords: 996, all

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• Number two is that we have kids who are in placements in group home settings, primarily in the custody
• Number two is that we have kids who are in placements in group home settings, primarily in the custody
• drive to the Capitol in the morning, they will have to pass the face of a guy who actually did his ...job
• In 2025, small businesses created 80,016 net new jobs in Arizona, which was 85% of the total net new
• jobs created in the state.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a memorial adoption of HCR 2064 honoring former legislator Barbara Leff, which was unanimously adopted and sent to the Senate. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Eladio Pereira, and numerous student and constituent guests in the gallery. After routine desk business and bill referrals, the House moved into Committee of the Whole to consider a long calendar of measures. Several bills were amended and advanced with do pass recommendations. HB 2170 was narrowed to restrict state purchases of certain electronic and information technology from China/Chinese-controlled entities and to address third-party resellers. HB 2375 dealt with middle housing in historic districts, with amendments limiting demolition of historic structures unless necessary for health and safety and preserving local discretion. HB 2380 focused on school district transparency and meeting location rules, requiring governing board materials online and keeping meetings within district boundaries, with debate over local control and comparisons to legislative caucus retreats. HB 2617, HB 2621, and HB 2671 also moved forward after amendments; HB 2621’s discussion centered on certificates of educational convenience and ensuring special education access for children in unorganized territory and DCS placements. The committee also advanced HB 2720 on anti-human trafficking and prostitution-related reforms, including sealed records for sex trafficking survivors and an anti-human trafficking grant fund; HB 2772, allowing a DNR designation on driver’s licenses, prompted extended questions about emergency care and liability; HB 2784, dealing with school district excess cash refunds, was amended to phase in implementation; HB 2902, affirming support for the Electoral College, drew the most ideological debate, with supporters citing constitutional structure and opponents arguing for a national popular vote; and HB 2950, concerning a tourism/hospitality district, saw a failed attempt to make participation voluntary. The House also considered HB 4025, a study bill on the feasibility of building an oil refinery in Arizona, which sparked extensive debate over fuel prices, refinery capacity, environmental impacts, and whether a study was necessary, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.

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• Staff did a great job of reminding us of the Budget Act that the Department of Finance just responded
• That's because of our placement in the Constitution.
• Well, congratulations on that placement.
• Our campuses and locations do a phenomenal job of doing orientation and other forms of engagement, both
• And I think my team, led by John, has done a great job of lining up support.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held an extended hearing focused primarily on University of California budget issues, enrollment, housing, and Title IX. Chair David Alvarez opened by noting the governor’s proposed 8% ongoing General Fund reduction to UC, the deferral of compact funding, and the College of the Law budget item, while emphasizing that no votes would be taken that day. Public commenters, including UC Davis employees and lecturers, urged restoration of UC funding and opposed the hiring freeze, saying cuts would worsen staffing shortages, reduce research capacity, and harm students and patients. On UC core operations, the Department of Finance said the governor’s budget maintains the compact but defers $240.8 million in ongoing support and continues a planned 7.95% reduction, while the LAO recommended rejecting the deferrals and instead making any changes in the budget year. UC San Diego’s chancellor and UC Office of the President argued the cuts and deferrals would create major campus shortfalls, force hiring freezes, larger class sizes, fewer course offerings, delayed projects, and possible layoffs. Committee members questioned whether cuts could be shifted away from students and toward administration, discussed UCOP reserves and bond debt, and noted that UC’s budget structure makes the campus-level impact larger than the headline reduction. The committee also reviewed enrollment trends and nonresident replacement. The LAO said UC resident enrollment has grown and recommended revisiting 2026-27 targets and pausing the nonresident replacement plan if state funding does not improve. UC said it has exceeded California undergraduate enrollment and nonresident replacement goals, but warned that continued growth without funding would force enrollment reductions and harm quality. Members discussed the role of nonresident and international students, tuition rates, and the value of UC as a pathway for California students and a source of talent for the state. A separate housing item covered the state’s Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program. UC reported that recent bond savings could support additional affordable beds at UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara, but the LAO and Finance noted the Legislature would need to decide how to use the $6.2 million in savings from the original projects. The committee also heard a Title IX update from UC’s systemwide civil rights office, which described campus Title IX structures, training, and policy enforcement, and said the system has been working to improve confidentiality guidance and streamline complaint processes after survey feedback showed confusion and lengthy procedures.

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• I just kind of wanted to touch on a few other things, and I think Chris and John did phenomenal jobs
• You did a great job. Mary, are there other Marys in the room?
• </c> don't have an appropriate placement don't have an appropriate placement outside<02:59:43.200><c>
• But I also learned the hard way that looking for work was a full-time job as a cancer patient.
• Good job. All right, Senate Bill 75. Cross that one off the list like we just did that one.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• jobs—and so what this...
• jobs—and so what this...
• jobs—and so what this...
• First, job promises were made, but they can't actually say how many jobs the state got.
• I sure that's my job. Mr.

Bills: HF1277 , HF1006

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, property tax, abatement, land bank, redevelopment, political subdivision, 1183, house