Video & Transcript Research : 'protected leave'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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patient. - PFML protects me, and it protects my employer.
- paid family medical leave. paid family medical leave.
- leave depends on what the worker needs. leave depends on what the worker needs.
- Third, the job protections in Minnesota's paid leave statute do not kick in for 90 days, a concession
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
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1204 allows for three days of paid bereavement leave for our educators and support personnel
- The state has made movements for paid maternity leave, but we should also be there for our teachers on
- However, after conversations with SDE, they actually have carryover funds from the maternity leave, so
Keywords:
mathematics, student assessment, dyscalculia, intervention services, educational funding, professional development, state department of education, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools, school districts, bereavement leave, paid leave, grief leave, family leave, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, maternity leave
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Mann, to explain Your amendment adds that the money for this paid leave will come from the public
- school paid maternity leave revolving fund.
- Senate Bill 1204 provides Oklahoma teachers and school employees 3 days of bereavement leave following
- because the Department of Education believes that they have the money currently in the paid maternity leave
- So if it's coming out of the maternity leave revolving fund, and I guess I need to understand it.
Keywords:
longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, capital planning, funding allocation, state budget, infrastructure, emergency measures, income tax credit, qualified project, economic development, infrastructure funding, small population areas, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
- I'm going to leave that decision up to the chairman of Ways and Means.
Bills:
HF11
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- benefits and paid leave benefits at the same time.
- leave.
- the economy already has a lot of paid leave.
- people want to be able to have the leave people want to be able to have the leave there<00:09:22.959
- the entire Paid Family Medical Leave the entire Paid Family Medical Leave program<00:32:05.399><
Bills:
HF11
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Local Government.(6-23-26)
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- As a result, when an officer leaves As a result, when an officer leaves shortly<00:05:22.160>
- protect the citizens of Kentucky. protect the citizens of Kentucky. Thank<00:55:01.040>
you. - We are simply asking protection so that when we leave our jobs to volunteer to support our communities
- have the protections of the military. have the protections of the military.
- protection, you know, on our side. protection, you know, on our side.
Bills:
HB339
Keywords:
Civil Air Patrol, CAP, emergency leave, job protection, employment discrimination, leave of absence, volunteer service, emergency response, Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, state employee leave, military leave, public employees, local government employers, reinstatement rights, seniority protection, unpaid leave, Meeting Start 00:00:03
Roll Call 00:00:14
Discussion of Local Law Enforcement Issues 00:03:08
Discussion of Civil Air Patrol Employment Protections 00:50:46
Adjournment 01:06:07, 958, all
TX
Bills:
HB 148, HB 334, HB 554, HB 762, HB 1520, HB 1593, HB 3526, HB 3810, HB 5092, SB 2215, HB 2607
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, severance pay, political subdivision, contract termination, misconduct, public funds, suicide prevention, peer support, fire departments, mental health, advisory committee, fiscal transparency, local government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- goals of the paid family medical leave goals of the paid family medical leave uh<00:09:27.800>
- programs that include paid time off, short-term leave, long-term leave, and sick and vacation time.
- Paid Family Leave.
- , people get less leave, and get less amount of time to be on leave.
- , people get less leave, and get less amount of time to be on leave.
Bills:
HF1976
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- our schools, protecting our teachers, and protecting our school districts when it comes to abuse allegations
- Why are teachers leaving the classroom?
- That's trying to protect against things like that.
- And the teacher's ready to leave. So that's we just have to protect that pocket of that.
- They several years ago adopted this policy when it came to paternity leave and maternity leave.
Bills:
SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975
Keywords:
school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- First bill of the day will be House Bill 591 by Representative Green that creates the Paid Family Leave
- that creates a voluntary private market insurance product that allows employers to offer paid family leave
- wage replacement when workers need time for a new child, a sick family member, or military-related leave
- that creates a voluntary private market insurance product that allows employers to offer paid family leave
- wage replacement when workers need time for a new child, a sick family member, or military-related leave
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair moves to leave HB 2379 pending. Is there any objection?
- You need to take it down or leave it up.
- And the chair moves to leave House Bill 583 pending. Is there any objection?
- But we also know comprehensive parental leave programs can also... ...be costly.
- The chair moves to leave HB 334 pending. HB 334 pending, is there any objection?
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISION 2: Link added - HB4359 Feb 4th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Common Education
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3467 amends the state's maternity leave. A second, please.
- House Bill 3467 amends the state's maternity leave statute for school teachers to include the adoption
Keywords:
statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment, students with disabilities, special education, cognitive disabilities, assessment calendar, school year calendar, education accountability, academic standards, math intervention, advanced mathematics, course placement, college and career readiness
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Reynolds wanted to make sure the general fund was protected and the ports wanted to make sure
- Chairman Reynolds wanted to make sure the general fund was protected and the ports wanted to make sure
- Chairman Reynolds wanted to make sure the general fund was protected and the ports wanted to make sure
- Chairman Reynolds wanted to make sure the general fund was protected and the ports wanted to make sure
- Chairman Reynolds wanted to make sure the general fund was protected and the ports wanted to make sure
Keywords:
elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, HB255, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, ERSA, State Police Tier II Plan, annual leave
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- One of my questions is that we did not add medical leave.
- And I think there's a separate sick leave policy that's in place.
- Another said she had to use all of her sick leave for maternity leave.
- Another said she had to use all of her sick leave for maternity leave.
Keywords:
registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- So now when a mother has a baby squirrel that gets caught by a dog, she's told to just leave it alone
- What this bill would do is remove the basic protections that make remove the basic protections that make
- Um, today I'm protecting native species. Um, today I'm speaking in opposition to this bill.
- It's something to respect, learn from, and protect. But this bill is sending the wrong message.
- hunt after they leave home to garden every night.
Keywords:
wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, good samaritan, injured animals, orphaned animals, debilitated wildlife, wild birds, wild animals, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, permit exemption, animal rescue, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, veterinary licensing, animal cruelty, wildlife care, rehabilitation act, non-federally protected species, endangered species
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- House 3467 amends the state's maternity leave statute for school teachers to include the adoption of
- And so, I will just leave it at that. Thank you. I'd appreciate a yes vote.
- To protect our teachers but not overly punish students.
- And I think we are opening ourselves up for a lawsuit if we leave this language not quite tight enough
Keywords:
kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, teacher certification, alternative teacher preparation, education reform, employment opportunities, teacher recruitment, physical education, elementary school, prekindergarten, recess, health and fitness, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I mean, we can pat ourselves on the back, so we protect the Constitution protects it.
- We can pat ourselves on the back, so we protect the Constitution protects it.
- And I want to protect those kids the same way you want to protect Lisa.
- There will be students being bullied when I leave the legislature.
- And I want to protect those kids the same way you want to protect Lisa.
Keywords:
postsecondary education, standardized test scores, educational equity, higher learning access, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, HB2978, school libraries, library media center, library media program, community standards, sexually explicit conduct, obscene material, age-appropriate materials, school curriculum, book challenges, book banning, censorship, public schools, school board, education committee
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It violates equal protection, it violates privacy, and it violates free speech.
Bills:
HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- The language and the intention of the bill is vague, and it does not directly ensure the protection of
- So, astutely, especially the young lady from Hill, talked about protecting life.
- And how do we protect on both ends of the spectrum when it comes to migrants as well as people who are
- I'm big about making sure that we protect our children and protect our livelihood.
- For voting, which is governed by different legal standards and due process protections.
Keywords:
border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for DPS border support, including equipment, officer positions, and grants to local governments for border-related prosecutions and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction; opponents argued the bill’s immigration-related language could expand enforcement and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. After debate, the committee passed HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then considered HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The sponsor was absent, and an ACLU representative testified in opposition, arguing SAVE is not appropriate for voter eligibility checks, could disenfranchise eligible citizens, and would likely cause litigation and administrative confusion. Members raised concerns about necessity, due process, and whether the state already verifies citizenship adequately, but the bill still received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote.
HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees who are National Guard or Reserve members, drew no opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for grants tied to veterans programs at Yavapai County institutions; testimony described it as helping veterans with housing gaps, emergencies, and professional development while they wait for GI Bill payments. Several members questioned why it was limited to Yavapai County and whether private institutions should be included, with some viewing it as a pilot program and others wanting statewide expansion. It passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 17 Mar 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Out of that unimaginable loss, Aaron chose not to retreat but to leave.
Bills:
HB3522, HB4300, HB4359, HB4363, HB3467, HB2987, HB3076, HB4427, HB3026, HB3288, HB3315, HB3711, HB3885
Keywords:
alcoholic beverages, ABLE Commission, licensing, regulation, annual reporting, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, statewide assessments, student testing, testing window, end-of-year testing, Oklahoma Academic Standards, Oklahoma School Testing Program, State Board of Education, grade 3-8, alternate assessment