Transcript Highlights:

• Members, we do have a quorum here at the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and
• safety broadband and economic safety broadband and economic development<00:04:31.759> policies
• <01:31:19.000> development economic development economic development project<01:31:21.400>
• <01:31:28.360> development<01:31:28.800> in<01:31:29.000> those economic development
• in those economic development in those communities<01:31:30.239> some<01:31:30.360> of

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

Transcript Highlights:

• is economic development.
• Public investments in early care and education are economic development, and they are economic development
• Public investments in early care and education are economic development, and they are economic development
• <00:19:24.080> Development institutions Economic Development institutions Economic Development
• <00:34:38.720> Development Eden the Economic Development Eden the Economic Development Association

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

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

Transcript Highlights:

• The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development will now come to order

Bills: S0214, S0694, S1266

Keywords: special districts, funding, financial assistance, rural community, state agency, economic development, compensation, wrongful conviction, civil rights, historic injustice, reparation, cybersecurity, internships, workforce development, education, economic growth

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered three bills. First, SB 214 by Senator McLean, a rural access bill for special districts, was amended to allow independent special districts in rural areas to receive certain state and federal financial assistance payments directly for verified work rather than relying on reimbursement. Testimony in support came from representatives of water and sewer entities and the Florida Association of Special Districts. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 214 favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1266 by Senator Collada on cybersecurity internships and workforce readiness. The bill was amended to create a cybersecurity experiential learning opportunity and clearance readiness program within the Department of Commerce, working with Cyber Florida at USF. A proposed amendment to the amendment was withdrawn by Senator Bernard. With no opposition noted, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 1266 favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 694 by Senator Bracey Davis, which provides compensation to the descendants of the Groveland Four—Charles Greenlee, Walter Irvin, Samuel Shepard, and Ernest Thomas—for wrongful convictions and related harms. The bill was presented as a justice and redress measure, with supportive testimony from Delatry Hollinger and comments from Senator Smith and the chair praising the effort. The committee reported CS/SB 694 favorably, and then adjourned without further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm calling to order this meeting of the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and
• This is policy and appropriations to the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
• <00:10:22.480> development<00:10:23.040> run employment and economic development run
• employment and economic development run by<00:10:23.360> a<00:10:23.600> director.
• In this, um, trying to work on bringing economic development to east central Minnesota.

Bills: HF3732

Keywords: workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, economic development, grants, job creation

Transcript Highlights:

• Workforce and Economic Development will now come to order the clerk will call the roll here McGorria?
• ... great economic development into the workforce system.
• Texas Economic Development Council and then you are for the bill. Is that correct?
• My name is Matt Abel with the Texas Economic Development Council.
• Hearing no objection, the Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development is now adjourned.

Bills: HB406

Keywords: local economic development, notification, workforce development, municipal agreements, county contracts, 1184, house, all

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, Representative Dave Pinto is calling to order this meeting of the Workforce, Labor, and Economic
• Development Finance and Policy Committee.
• growth and making agenda for economic growth and making Minnesota's<00:19:19.919> economy<00:
• uh is encompassed by economic uh is encompassed by economic development<00:45:29.520> regions
• areas still as a a vibrant uh economic areas still as a a vibrant uh economic area.<00:47:10.400

Bills: HF3889, HF2567, HF3878

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

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for attending the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Committee this morning.
• Development. potential new job creation weights new potential new job creation weights new efficient
• ombudsman to the Department of economics ombudsman to the Department of economics development<00
• <00:34:46.960> implementation<00:34:47.560> and development implementation and development
• development in Minnesota to have this process available.

Bills: HF8, HF1416

Keywords: wetlands, environmental review, permitting efficiency, Pollution Control Agency, construction permits, environmental impact statements, local government, business regulation, environmental assessments, HF1416, relocation grants, economic development, business relocation, site selection, business incentives, grant extension, appropriation extension, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, request for proposals

Transcript Highlights:

• [Music] The House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Policy and Finance Committee.
• This is not just an initiative; it's an economic investment in our workforce development strategy.
• This is not just an initiative; it's an economic investment in our workforce development strategy.
• This is not just an initiative; it's an economic investment in our workforce development strategy.
• I oversee the Blooming program as part of our economic development work.

Bills: HF1936, HF849, HF989, HF1130, HF1223, HF1907, HF1847, HF1957

Keywords: workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise

Transcript Highlights:

• [Music] Good morning, everybody, and welcome to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance
• It is a workforce development nonprofit that has had strong outcomes in the Twin Cities area for job
• It is a workforce development nonprofit that has had strong outcomes in the Twin Cities area for job
• centered retention Services we developed centered retention Services we developed a<01:02:15.240
• achieve success as the founder and CEO of Element Boxing Gym and Outlaw Development.

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

Bills: SB334

Keywords: SB334, Lauderdale County, Florence, Shoals Economic Development Fund, sales tax, use tax, local tax, economic development, county commission, municipal revenue, tax proceeds, special revenue fund, Colbert County, local legislation, Alabama Code 45-39-245.47, 923, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Okay, we'll move on then to Wendy Gaty from Agra Business Development Corporation.
• sustainability and regenerative economic sustainability and regenerative economic practices,<00:
• , Leap, Namaka Algae, Pivic Economics, Leap, Namaka Algae, Pivic Economics, Hawaiian<00:26:38.080
• I've connected with development.
• 01:22:09.360> for further develop our workforce for further develop our workforce for advanced

Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631

Keywords: economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.

Transcript Highlights:

• When developers hire North Coast to safely lower and cut turbine towers and blades into short manageable
• for proper handling of turbine components replaced during repowering, which is a step wind farm developers
• The idea that really the original developer ends up selling these components or whatever the remnants
• That's where we're seeing the biggest issues as they go out with our development services and permitting
• Uh, and actually on the Giddings Economic Development board.

Bills: HB205

Keywords: disaster recovery, economic development, grants, loans, infrastructure support

Transcript Highlights:

• that case, where they're highlighting the misuse of subsection O and the problems with how it has developed

Bills: HB116

Keywords: film industry, incentives, economic development, state funding, media production

Transcript Highlights:

• The Senate Economic Development Committee will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
• It relates to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program in the Texas A&M University Economic
• The Rural Economic Development and Investment Program needs expansion and modernization to better meet
• the growing economic development needs of rural areas in Texas.
• House Bill 2765 would expand access to financial assistance and economic development opportunities for

Bills: HB2564, HB2760, HB2765, HB2898, HB3260, HB3800, HB4341, HB4396, HB5195

Keywords: Defense Economic Adjustment, grant applications, economic assistance, local government, Evaluation panel, judicial review, Texas Workforce Commission, unemployment compensation, legal proceedings, labor law, rural development, infrastructure, Texas economic fund, private investment, job creation, meteorological evaluation towers, wind resources, aviation safety, regulations, construction notice

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Calling to order this meeting of the House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
• The workforce, labor, and economic The workforce, labor, and economic development<00:03:34.159><
• <00:04:08.319> development<00:04:08.720> committee's and economic development committee's
• imagine in our ecosystem, our economic imagine in our ecosystem, our economic development<00:26:
• when we work with our local economic when we work with our local economic development<00:31:57.600

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• This resolution that's before you this morning is an anticipatory instrument based upon the current economic
• development projects in New Orleans East, my district 100, as well as some anticipated economic development
• bulk cargo, with thousands of acres of land in New Orleans East that are owned privately but not developed
• control of local municipalities in New Orleans so that we can figure out a way to put those back in development

Bills: HR307, SB228

Keywords: expropriation, redevelopment, New Orleans East, blighted properties, task force, urban development, environmental remediation, property rights, community engagement, economic development, 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• organizations use the money because we love local control and we're going to let the organizations and economic
• development across the entire state of Oklahoma who apply for a grant and get it use it as they see
• We must do a better job of bringing ideas into companies and jobs and economic growth for the state of

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency