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• By anything, I mean they don't have the employer-employee relationship with the contractor or the person
• there to be any type of ability to pay health insurance benefits or retirement benefits from the employer
• Employers, or excuse me, I keep saying the contracting companies, are finding it helpful, and we'd like
• How can we help them get a retirement account that an employer... shame on me, you know the... ...an
• employer... shame on me, you know the contracting company contributes to those things that would help

Bills: SB86

Keywords: independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, 923, senate, all

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

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• um many of the traditional employment um many of the traditional employment methods come with certain
• An employer shall 17 u line 473. An employer shall 17 u line 473.
• driver, comma, by those employers driver, comma, by those employers enumerated in this section.
• An employer shall the following. An employer shall the following.
• An employer who refuses to complete and employer who refuses to complete and employer who refuses to

Bills: SB199, HB142, SB86, HB152, HB297, SB1, SB1

Keywords: parental leave, state employees, local education agencies, adoption, work-life balance, family support, portable benefits, portable benefit account, independent contractor, gig worker, 1099 worker, freelancer, app-based worker, rideshare, delivery driver, worker benefits, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, income replacement insurance

Bills: SB 397, SB 481, SB 596, SB 760, SB 855, SB 1195, SB 1196, SB 1233, SB 1257, SB 1318, SB 1368, SB 1388, SB 1398, SB 1524, SB 1558, SB 1589, SB 1677, SB 1792, SB 2034

Keywords: data privacy, consumer rights, technology, business regulation, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, nursing facilities, assisted living, resident safety, power outage, voting by mail, legal guardian, electoral process, foster care, medical consent, out-of-network, healthcare access, Medicaid, child protection, expungement

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• invitation to all the others who haven't been there and really to foster the people-to-people relationship
• Representative, and I too believe that, you know, the United States traditionally has had a very strong relationship
• You know, the United States traditionally has had a very strong relationship with Taiwan, and hopefully
• All I want to say is I really believe that we have a very strong relationship with Taiwan and would like

Bills: HB186, HB92, HJM1

Keywords: tax credit, land conservation, biodiversity, agricultural preservation, historic preservation, natural resources, open space, tax exemption, Social Security, income, retirement, financial relief, Taiwan, trade, technology, education, international relations, economic partnership, New Mexico, United States

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• </c><00:09:33.959><c> in</c> considerable uncertainty Employers in considerable uncertainty Employers
• </c> good employes good employes raises<00:21:24.520><c> um</c><00:21:24.880><c> so</c><00:21:25.080>
• </c> need time off of work and the employers need time off of work and the employers who<00:57:08.640
• pro-employment.
• Yeah, the employer part of this that I increased on the employer was to get to the point that the DFL

Bills: HF1976

Keywords: paid leave, family leave, employment law, Minnesota statute, benefit eligibility, seasonal employment, workforce, labor rights, 1183, house

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• I'm not an employer or another agency and I am in support. of the bill today.
• was working as a therapist in my home state. serving a client who was trying to leave an abusive relationship
• And so I forgive him, because I don't want to be a failure and have a broken relationship.
• several weeks ago that changes the statute of limitations for prosecuting the offense of improper relationship
• telling a lie. that they can't stop an interview with the state interferes with the. fiduciary relationship

Bills: HB47, HB1552, HB1686, HB1953, HB2151, HB2355, HB2582, HB2697, HB2895, HB3073, HB3418, HB47

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, digital services, reporting requirements, children's protection, sex offender registration, indecent assault, educator-student relationship, criminal justice, legislation, crime victims, compensation fund, information disclosure

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• </c> that own 25% or more of the employer that own 25% or more of the employer corporation<00:02:13.720
• </c><00:29:55.200><c> reach</c> because I've had many employers reach because I've had many employers
• ,</c><01:14:03.200><c> educators,</c> brings together employers, educators, brings together employers
• Seeing none, I'll close public testimony. employment providers and have room to employment providers
• ,</c><01:30:28.640><c> the</c> is a change in their employment, the is a change in their employment,

Bills: HF3843, HF3597, HF4003, HF3167, HF4193

Keywords: workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity

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• my story before, I have a good relationship with my veterinarian.
• And I do understand the relationship between patient and client.
• So I think the relationship, it goes both ways.
• And it may not be the new cows, but they, you have that relationship.
• I think that you should have a relationship with those people.

Bills: HB3239, HB3391, HB3557, HB4128

Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, advertising, animal cruelty, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears

Summary: The Agriculture Committee first considered two executive nominations and approved both unanimously. Rebecca Hartfield was re-nominated to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, where she described her rural mixed-animal veterinary work and efforts to encourage future veterinarians. James Harrell was then nominated to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Authority; supporters emphasized his commitment to rural Oklahoma and addressing the shortage of large-animal veterinarians, and he discussed efforts to improve veterinary education and recruit more Oklahoma students. Both nominations passed 13-0. The committee then took up House Bill 3391, which would add improper advertising as a basis for revoking a commercial pet breeder license and define advertising to include digital and social media. Members asked about the definition and scope of commercial pet breeders. The bill passed on a 9-4 vote. House Bill 4128, dealing with black bear hunting season and harvest limits, drew extensive debate. An amendment to move the opener to September 21, expand counties, and let the Wildlife Commission set quotas failed 6-7. The underlying bill, which would have kept the September 15 opener and a 200-bear limit, also failed 3-9 after testimony and debate focused on bear population data, nuisance complaints, and concerns about out-of-state hunters and impacts on female bears. House Bill 3557, which would keep locally raised county extension funds in separate accounts so they are not swept into state accounts, passed 10-2 after questions about how local, state, and federal funds would be handled. Finally, House Bill 3239 on veterinary telemedicine passed 9-3. The bill defines the veterinarian-client relationship needed before telemedicine can be used, with supporters saying it would provide needed structure while preserving access for rural livestock care; opponents worried it could restrict access in emergencies. The committee then adjourned.

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• </c> employer allows them to waive a break. employer allows them to waive a break.
• </c> employer at that time. employer at that time.
• . employers. employers.
• </c><01:13:46.600><c> opt</c> an employer If an employer doesn't opt an employer If an employer doesn't
• relationship.

Bills: HF4110, HF2113, HF4569, HF4414

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification

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• But a lot of people don't have that kind of relationship.
• relationship.
• And that is what a lot of that relationship is.
• You should have a relationship with those people.
• Now this relationship.

Bills: HB3239, HB3391, HB3557, HB4128

Keywords: veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, advertising, animal cruelty, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears

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• With individuals and families, not with employers or government mandates.
• This bill applies to every daycare, school, employer, and business in Arizona. It prohibits...
• This bill applies to every daycare, school, employer, and business in Arizona.
• Food service employers are private businesses.
• ... ...questions about whether you'll be able to feed your family, hold employment, right?

Bills: HB2086, HB2248, HB2688

Keywords: vaccination mandates, mask requirements, public health, government entities, COVID-19, medical freedom, healthcare mandates, employment requirements, government regulation, vacant positions, state budget, government efficiency, employment, full-time equivalent positions, 1182, all

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• Just regular people of all types in employment issues.
• I'm the secretary of the Texas Employment Lawyers Association.
• Director for Education to Employment Partners.
• Many thousands of Texas employers...
• This bill is a common-sense fix to help employers and...

Bills: HB875, HB1667, HB2369, HB3844, HB4415, HB4479, HB4483, HB4676, HB5118, HB5400, HB5545

Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees

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• </c><00:03:33.519><c> covenants,</c> covenants, employment covenants, covenants, employment covenants
• </c> at the discretion of their employers at the discretion of their employers high<00:08:17.440><c>
• They talked about useful tools for employers. They talked about discretionary for the employers.
• </c> balance of power that employers have. balance of power that employers have.
• </c> Um, someone's looking for employment. Um, someone's looking for employment.

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

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• </c> helped 1,250 people secure employment helped 1,250 people secure employment last<00:58:49.039><c
• </c><01:00:11.400><c> were</c> sustaining wage with employers were sustaining wage with employers were
• </c> the success of employees and employers the success of employees and employers and<01:03:45.920><
• </c> we produce workers with employable we produce workers with employable skills<01:08:45.359><c> that
• </c><01:19:50.400><c> and</c> full um set of uh relationships and full um set of uh relationships and

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

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• . relationship. relationship.
• But you would have to have that relationship from them to legally right client-patient relationship is
• Those other things are relationship.
• "So, you know, like I said, have that relationship and..."
• </c> that relationship that relationship and<00:12:05.279><c> uh</c><00:12:06.560><c> you</c><00:12:06.720

Bills: SB85, SB85

Keywords: vaccination exemption, religious exemption, medical exemption, vaccine mandate, testing requirement, public schools, K-12, students, parents, guardians, higher education, college enrollment, university attendance, public institutions of higher education, immunization, religious tenets, sincerely held belief, school health policy, Alabama, AHSAA physical form

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• Non-compete agreements are a valid tool for employers to protect legitimate employer interests. this
• </c><00:02:37.400><c> for</c> means um that for some employers for means um that for some employers for
• </c> $500,000 of income where those employes $500,000 of income where those employes EMP<00:04:00.000
• of Minnesota's largest employers.
• </c> this would little to protect employers this would little to protect employers employers<01:09:57.800

Bills: HF1355, HF1469, HF1768

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF1469, Minnesota, workforce development, job training, job skills training, reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, ex-offenders, inmates, recently released inmates, felony conviction, felony-level offense, corrections, prison release

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• swiftly earlier in session, which enshrines the fundamental rights of parents and children in their relationship
• earlier in session, which enshrines the fundamental rights of parents and children in their relationship
• courts in how do you properly protect that fundamental right parents and children enjoy in their relationship
• The rights of parents in their relationship with their children, that right to care, custody, and control
• ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child relationship

Bills: SB387, SB1650, SB1838, SB1839, SB1923, SB1940, SB2052

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation

Summary: The Senate Committee on Jurisprudence heard several family-law and probate bills. Senate Bill 2052 would codify a rebuttable presumption that a parent acts in the best interest of a child and require clear and convincing evidence to overcome that presumption in disputes involving non-parents; the author and several witnesses supported the bill as a clarification of existing case law, while one witness suggested refining the modification language. Public testimony was closed and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1923, which would allow child support to follow a child placed temporarily with kin or fictive kin under a parental child safety placement or authorization agreement; the bill’s author and a grandparent caregiver testified in support, while one witness suggested the Attorney General could handle the change administratively. That bill was also left pending. Senate Bill 1838 would standardize fee schedules and compensation rules for attorneys ad litem and related court-appointed counsel in DFPS child-protection cases. The author said the bill would clarify unclear current law, and witnesses from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and family-defense bar supported it, though one asked that expert-witness expenses be expressly included. Senate Bill 387 would raise the bond requirement for county judges handling guardianship proceedings to at least $500,000; the author described it as a refiling of a prior bill that passed unanimously but was vetoed, and a statutory probate judge testified in support. Senate Bill 1839 would require original or paper wills to be delivered to the transferee court when probate proceedings are transferred; the committee substitute broadened the delivery methods, and the district clerk witness supported the change. All three bills were left pending. The committee also took up Senate Bill 1536, which had previously been voted out with the wrong committee substitute; members reconsidered the vote, adopted the corrected substitute, and then voted 3-0 to report the bill favorably to the full Senate, with local and contested calendar certification. Finally, Senate Bill 1940 would create a transfer-on-death mechanism for manufactured homes classified as personal property, similar to existing tools for real property and vehicles; the author and an estate-planning attorney testified that it would streamline transfers and reduce probate costs. A non-substantive committee substitute was still being prepared, and the bill was left pending.