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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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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
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We license them, we educate them, we regulate, and we enforce when necessary.
- We license them, we educate them, we regulate, and we enforce when necessary.
- We license them, we educate them, we regulate, and we enforce when necessary.
- We license them, we educate them, we regulate, and we enforce when necessary.
- We license them, we educate them, we regulate, and we enforce when necessary.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And just for transparency, the licenses in Maine and the licenses in Massachusetts, and I believe in
- in Maine and transparency the licenses in Maine and the<01:34:32.440>
licenses <01:34:33.040>< - <01:35:02.239>
and buy a license you own that license and buy a license you own that license - They go ahead, I think they try to touch each license physically once a year to check on the license
- and people were getting licenses and people were getting licenses emergency<03:27:21.600>
licenses
Summary:
The committee first reviewed House Bill 1, focusing on the legislative branch budget, especially the Senate and House lines. Members discussed that the Senate’s fiscal year 2025 adjusted authorized amount was higher than 2024 actual spending, largely due to personnel, benefits, and travel, and one member proposed a $500,000 annual cut. Staff explained that any reduction would need to be allocated across specific line items such as personnel, benefits, and travel, and noted that the Senate budget is entirely General Funds. After discussion of how the adjusted authorized figures were calculated and why the branch no longer staffs some joint committees as it once did, the committee moved on without taking a vote on that section.
The committee then heard a detailed presentation from the New Hampshire Retirement System. NHRS officials described their statutory administrative budget, which is funded through the retirement trust rather than the General Fund, and said the FY 2026-2027 increase is driven by IT modernization, cybersecurity, a new strategic plan, and additional staff positions. They also reviewed the system’s funding progress, clean audit opinions, investment performance, and changes to asset allocation, while noting that several recent pension-related laws required major database changes. Members questioned the large increase in salaries and benefits, the need for new employees versus contractors, the purpose of training costs, and the source of the Group Two benefit funding. NHRS said the governor’s budget includes General Funds for Group Two benefit changes, with $5 million in FY 2026 and $27.9 million in FY 2027, and that the figures reflect the governor’s recommendation and related HB 2 provisions.
Committee members also asked about employer and employee contribution rates for Group Two police and fire members, which NHRS said were not included in the budget document but were about 31.2% for police and 30.35% for fire, with employee shares around 11.55% and 11.8%. The committee did not make a decision on the NHRS budget during this exchange and indicated it would review the details further before returning to it later.
The committee then heard from the Community Development Finance Authority on the State Treasury Department budget line for the required state match to administer the federal Community Development Block Grant program. CDFA explained that its $280,000 annual request for FY 2026 and FY 2027, totaling $560,000, supports administration, technical assistance, contracting, and monitoring of roughly $19 million in annual federal CDBG funds. Members asked about the leverage of the state match, oversight of projects, staffing, and grant prioritization. CDFA said it has 18 employees, uses public hearings and a scoring system to prioritize awards, and conducts both desk and on-site monitoring, with annual audits to ensure compliance. No vote was taken on the CDFA item in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/11/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- without a license. without a license.
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entity licensing board or a licensing entity licensing board or a licensing licenses <00:59:41.520>practicing people with licenses practicing people with licenses- licensing? licensing?
- So I have a license, up. So I have a license, >> okay?
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-15 (4:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATE BILL 994 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
- THANK YOU MISTER PRESIDENT. 994 FOCUSES ON DRIVERS LICENSE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, TITLE AND ACT RELATING
- TO DRIVER'S LICENSE EDUCATION AND AIMS TO IMPROVE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A STANDARD DRIVERS
- LICENSE AND LAWYERS DRIVER'S LICENSE.
- SENATE BILL 994 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (05/16/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- continuing education. continuing education.
- I mean, education. Here's the check.
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the Prometric or whoever the license the Prometric or whoever the license the
Summary:
The committee first handled routine business, approving the consent calendar and the minutes. It then took up a Department of Employment Security rule, 24193, where the only issue was that a form had not been incorporated by reference. The department submitted an oral conditional approval request with revised language, and the committee approved the rule conditionally. A second Employment Security rule, 195, raised concerns that the notice language was too broad and vague and could amount to oral rulemaking; because the agency had not yet finalized revised language, the committee granted a one-month waiver so the rule could return next month with a conditional approval proposal.
The Department of Safety’s contact person notification program rule, 24237, drew comments about Social Security number collection, unclear drafting on one section, and ambiguity about which application needed a signature. The agency agreed to remove Social Security number references from the rules and forms and to adopt the suggested clarifying language with minor edits. After discussion about why the identifiers were needed, the committee approved the rule conditionally with the oral changes. The committee then moved a previously consent-calendar item, OPLC rule 2547, off consent after Representative Maguire objected that the renewal application form was too health-care-focused and user-unfriendly for other professions; the agency said it would revisit the form, and the committee postponed action until next month without needing a waiver.
The final major item was Fish and Game’s HB 2548, which changes licensing and permit rules for taking deer, bear, moose, turkey, and furbearing animals. Staff noted extensive public testimony, including a coalition submission, and said the main dispute was over what data the agency should rely on in setting seasons and take limits. Fish and Game explained that declining trapper participation made capture-per-unit-effort data less reliable, so it also uses hunter surveys and UNH research projects funded in part by federal money; the agency said current trapping removals are very low and do not appear to threaten populations. Committee members and public witnesses questioned whether the agency’s responses to comments were sufficiently specific under the new public-comment law, but no final vote on the Fish and Game rule was taken in the portion provided.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education (3-3-26)
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- and training programs that are licensed by KBEEMS, who provide EMS-level education only, from dual licensure
- and training programs that are education and training programs that are licensed<00:03:29.080>
by - by KBEEMS, who provide EMS licensed by KBEEMS, who provide EMS level<00:03:32.000>
education < - As the board, we license all the EMS educators and institutions that they operate under in the state.
- . education. education.
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education met for its fifth meeting and first took up House Bill 236, which would remove dual licensure requirements for certain Kentucky EMS education and training programs licensed by the Kentucky Board of EMS. The sponsor and witnesses said the change would reduce red tape and costs for small EMS training providers, help address workforce shortages, and preserve existing training standards. The committee adopted a committee substitute, then passed the bill with favorable expression and adopted a title amendment. Members noted support from the Council for Proprietary Education and the Council for Postsecondary Education.
The committee then heard House Bill 298 for discussion only, with no vote taken. The bill would extend KEES scholarship eligibility to students from non-certified schools, including homeschool, parochial, church, and other private schools, using dual-credit coursework, AP exams, and ACT scores to determine merit. The sponsor and a homeschooling witness argued the measure would create fairness for high-achieving students who are currently limited to the ACT supplement, and said homeschool students often take advanced coursework and dual-credit classes. Members asked about instructional hours, certification, eligibility criteria, and the fiscal impact; the sponsor said the bill had a fiscal note of about $290,000 in the first year and about $3.9 million at full implementation, and that the policy would apply to lottery-funded KEES dollars.
Several members expressed support for both bills, while also seeking clarification on how homeschool and non-certified school programs operate and why some do not seek certification. The discussion emphasized that homeschoolers are treated as private schools under Kentucky law, that certification can be costly and time-consuming, and that the bill would not change existing academic standards for KEES eligibility. The meeting ended after the discussion of HB 298, with no committee vote on that bill.
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and establishes provisional new motor vehicle dealer licenses.
- First… Processing license applications. The bill has three provisions.
- I have a license. Thank you. Ms. Kane? Ms. Carter? I'm also a licensed realtor.
- And it's, I'm a licensed realtor. Ms. Carter?
- I'm also a licensed realtor, but it doesn't just benefit me.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill streamlines standards for licensing and experience Or prescriber.
- First, the amendment removes the bill language that allows a licensed clinical social worker or licensed
- First, the amendment removes the bill language that allows a licensed clinical social worker or licensed
- Currently, the PESS program... ...closing stipends while they attend post-secondary education.
- Upon discharge, I sought out a licensed mental health counselor with gender specialization.
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered several bills. SB 590, by Senator Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement, with a retroactivity amendment adopted. Supporters said it would help hold mandatory reporters accountable in institutional abuse cases; it was reported favorably. SB 778, by Senator Simon, would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency could be housed in the same secure setting under Chapter 916, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at APD; it was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 560, by Senator Garcia, which streamlines psychotropic medication procedures for children in DCF custody, clarifies when new medical reports are needed, reduces duplicative background checks, and simplifies consent documentation. An amendment removed language expanding who could serve as a qualified evaluator and revised the Road to Independence Program changes to focus only on post-secondary education services and support, extending eligibility ages to 26 while keeping a five-year maximum. Members discussed fiscal impacts and funding sources, and the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1010, by Senator Yarbrough, which strengthens enforcement of existing prohibitions on sex-reassignment prescriptions and procedures for minors and adds civil and criminal penalties, along with Attorney General enforcement authority and related parental rights provisions. An amendment clarified that actions could be brought by individuals as well as the Attorney General and that the provisions apply only to minors. The bill drew extensive public testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing child protection and accountability and opponents warning about chilling effects on medical care, schools, and parental rights. Senators raised concerns about standing, scope, and impacts on teachers and clinicians, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a 5-1 vote, with Senator Sharif voting no.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 27th, 2026 at 11:14 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Students who represent the very best of leadership, service, and agriculture education in our state,
- family child care homes, licensed group child care homes, or licensed child care centers, providing
- that licensed child care centers be permitted... ...centers, providing that licensed child care centers
- family child care home, or licensed group child care home.
- Senate Education will be meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Room 311.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It says you have a license for TCEQ. How long have you had that license with TCEQ?
- Okay, so you only had the license? No licenses with the state of Texas, no sir.
- Students are your tactical customers that receive the commodity called an education. education, but the
- Giles has a passion for higher education, as I mentioned earlier.
- In terms of education, he holds a Bachelor of Business Arts degree.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 21st, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this license plate is going to do one of three things.
- Chair, Representative, we do the, the license plate has already been designed.
- We haven't shared it with anybody, but the license plate is designed. Thank you.
- Chair, um, how many, uh, different license plates do we have, um, for the state?
- Chair and, uh, Senator Campos, as I look at this, uh, higher education ratio, so KUNM.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Barbara Hodges, California licensed veterinarian, in strong support of AB 928. Thank you.
- Heather Schrader, California licensed RVT for Humane World for Animals. I support.
- Barbara Hodges, California licensed veterinarian in strong support of AB 928. Thank you.
- They would be able to receive permanent licensing just to serve. That's correct. Okay.
- There is no internationally approved licensing type of approach.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- The next bill is House Bill 3010, Senate Bill 1963, an act excluding the Siegel AmeriCorps Education
- The value of that education award for a full-time AmeriCorps member is $7,395.
- However, some members refrain from redeeming their education award because of the tax burden.
- award at one of our institutions of higher education.
- , professional licenses, it garnishes wages, and... ...suspends driver's licenses, professional licenses
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on bills related to income and estates, with Chairs James Eldridge and Adrian Madaro presiding and members participating in person and virtually. The committee explained hearing procedures, written testimony deadlines, and the new joint rules for acting on bills. No votes were taken during the hearing.
The first major topic was increasing Massachusetts 529 college savings deductions, through House Bill 3151 and Senate Bill 2066. Brad Freeman of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts testified in support, saying the current deduction has encouraged more families to save for college and should be expanded to match other states. He argued the change would help middle-income families and noted the original deduction was designed with a revenue offset and later made permanent.
The committee also heard support for House Bill 3010 and Senate Bill 1963, which would exclude the federal Segal AmeriCorps Education Award from Massachusetts taxable income. Beth McGuinness and Lindsay Rooney of the Massachusetts Service Alliance said the tax creates a burden for AmeriCorps members, many of whom have low incomes and use the award directly for tuition or student loans, and that removing the tax would aid recruitment and retention. Another bill, House Bill 3062 on settlements of tax liability, drew testimony from a taxpayer, a tax practitioner, and a legal aid attorney who described the current offer-in-settlement process as too restrictive and underused; they urged changes to make tax debt resolution more equitable and more consistent with federal practice.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 11 (1-21-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- relating to the post-secary education relating to the post-secary education working<00:07:24.000
- To Postsecondary Education: House Bill 358. To Primary and Secondary Education: House Bill 359.
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occupations, <00:39:48.240>and licensing, occupations, and licensing, occupations - To primary education, House Bill 358.
- and secondary education, House Bill 359. and secondary education, House Bill 359.
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Convene 00:00
Senate Message 05:10
Calendar/2nd Readings 07:06
Report of Committees 07:47
Orders of the Day 08:52
HB 176 09:09
HB 178 12:19
HB 280 15:34
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 19:55
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 32:05
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 32:05
ConC and Rules Report 39:04
Adjournment 40:48, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent members, and approved the journal. The Senate then communicated passage of Senate Bills 10 and 28 and requested concurrence. The House also received second-reading reports for several bills, including measures on custody, human sexuality instruction in schools, tax increment financing, death benefits, postsecondary education, and disabled veterans, along with committee reports advancing bills on agriculture, criminal trespass, concealed firearms, human trafficking, sexual performance material involving minors, reading and writing in schools, and educators.
The chamber then took up and passed three health-related bills. House Bill 176, on prior authorization, was explained as a bipartisan effort to reduce insurance-related delays and bureaucracy in patient care; it passed 90-1. House Bill 178, on the psychiatric collaborative care model, was presented as a budget-neutral way to expand timely mental health access through primary care settings; it passed unanimously, 93-0. House Bill 280, a Kentucky Board of Nursing cleanup bill and school rescue-medication update, was amended by House Committee Substitute 1 to restore language allowing investigations involving abuse and to update school medication provisions; the substitute and the bill as amended both passed 94-0.
House Resolution 35, recognizing January 21, 2026 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Day in Kentucky, was introduced, taken from committee, and adopted. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings and events, including a reception for highway contractors and related groups, and several committee cancellations. One member also spoke about a catastrophic fire in Williamsburg, asking for prayers for the community and first responders.
The Committee on Committees and Rules then reported referrals for numerous newly introduced bills to standing committees and made changes to the 2026 Committee on Impeachment, removing Representatives Marzian and Donworth and appointing Representatives Watkins and Gentry. The House then adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jul 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- specifically from New Mexico institutions of higher education.
- I also think that our partnerships with adult education, so The individualized education and training
- And that's probably thanks to the investments in early childhood education.
- It's as easy as it can possibly be to get a license in that industry.
- harder for our educators.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's done by pulling data points off that driver's license.
- I'm with the Texas Department of Public Safety driver license division.
- To show that that individual is no longer licensed in Texas.
- You don't have to go in and renew or replace your license.
- We know the better informed and educated we keep our customers.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, this is from the PELSB, the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
- Um, Minnesota has enough licensed educators to fill these roles.
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Licensing PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing PELSB, Professional Educator - Um Minnesota has enough licensed<00:41:09.120>
educators <00:41:09.560>to <00:41:09.680> - licensed educators to fill these roles. licensed educators to fill these roles.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- second with 201,000 licenses.
- Um, well, as the deputy director of licensing services, my directors of licensing.
- I believe our licensing department has done phenomenal work over the last year to speed up licensing
- Um, currently, on average, we are, uh, issuing new licenses and renewing new licenses within our projected
- So I'll start with couriers, and couriers are independent non-licensed entities that work with licensed
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And education funding.
- Education. That is misplaced priorities. Education. That is misplaced priorities.
- for special education.
- But, special education isn't optional. But, special education isn't optional.
- K-12 education system. K-12 education system.