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• . suitable. suitable.
• Suitable seating was the law in Minnesota in 1887, and it remained in effect for 80 years.
• Shothurst, good morning. of such seats by such employees to such of such seats by such employees to such
• ,<00:35:53.200> but allow workers to work while seated, but allow workers to work while seated
• seating for employees and to permit the use of those seats when the nature of the work reasonably permits

Bills: HF3878, HF4131, HF3796, HF4097

Keywords: airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, consumer rights, automated decision systems, Minnesota Statutes, suitable seating, employee seating, workplace seating, occupational safety, workplace safety, labor standards, employer requirements, chair, stool

Keywords: NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P2SebNSBew, 2026-07-02T03:39:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/ 0:00 House Session – Inauguration Day – January 5, 2023 9:23 Call the House to Order 9:25 Adjourn from Session of January 4, 2023 9:38 Leaves of Absence 11:20 Introduction of Guests 11:58 Resolution to form Joint Convention 16:51 Senate Message 17:19 Introduction of Senate and Senate President 18:45 Joint Convention called to Order 18:49 Report by Joint Committee 19:12 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests 28:27 Recess 40:56 Joint Convention called to Order 40:59 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests (Cont.) 42:35 Introduction of Governor Sununu and Mrs. Sununu 43:29 Invocation by Pastor Michael Worsley 48:22 Posting of Colors by New Hampshire National Guard 49:18 Pledge of Allegiance by Charlotte Cotti 49:46 National Anthem by Molly Dennehy 52:40 Administration of Oath to Governor Sununu 54:41 Administration of Oath to Executive Counselors 56:45 Inaugural Address by Governor Sununu 1:23:47 Benediction by Pastor Michael Worsley 1:28:25 Adjournment of Joint Convention 1:29:33 House called to Order 1:29:35 Adjourn from the Early Session 1:30:13 Recess to the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• And so the law defines suitable work.
• I think the recommendation for the long-term care seat at least should come from the APA.
• There's some concern with some of those minor seats.
• Some of those minor seats, specialty seats, that those could be locked into a particular congressional
• That's a large group of employees, and so I do think that they should have a seat at the table.

Bills: HB191, HB35, HB29, HB123, HB35, HB29, HB191, HB123

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters

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• I saw in there the word "suitable employment." What's the... suitable employment.
• What’s the definition of suitable employment?
• So, suitable work is employment that is comparable to a job seeker's previous work in terms of wages,
• Suitable! Thank you very much. Okay, any further questions or comments?
• I actually list out all the things that shall be considered for it to be considered suitable work.

Bills: HB93, HB160, HB29, HB29, HB93, HB160

Keywords: HB93, Alabama State Port Authority, State Auditor, property inventory, inventory control, audit exemption, state property, personal property inventory, public authority, port authority, Section 36-16-11, Code of Alabama 1975, administrative oversight, state audit, conforming changes, government property, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, AMEA, municipal electric authority, board of directors

Bills: SB1824, SB1813, SB1326, SB1277, SB1937, SB1217, SB1826, SB1641

Keywords: Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth, self-service storage, storage facility lien, storage unit, abandoned property, electronic signature, e-signature, rental agreement, lienholder, default, late fees, towing, vehicle storage

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• opening a food hall in Minnesota where a variety of different food vendors could rent space and common seating
• There's no seating that we sell tickets to individually, and so we are coming before this committee to

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

Bills: SB1969, SB1953, SB1277, SB1287, SB1061, SB1916, SB1589, SB2178, SB1444, SB1438, SB1501, SB1873, SB1364

Keywords: massage therapy, licensing, multistate compact, regulation, healthcare, professionals, Employer Health Plan Transparency Act, health insurance, claims data, contract provisions, health care providers, auditable materials, HIPAA compliance, insurance regulation, unemployment benefits, employment security, work search, job search, reemployment, jobless benefits

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• It seeks to establish the District of Austin as the official seat of Texas government, ensuring that
• The people of Texas deserve a safe and secure seat of government.
• Uniquely, Article 3, Section 58 of the Texas Constitution declares Austin as a seat of government and
• Um, the city of Deer Park is, is not the, the capital, capital seat. Um, it.
• Our beloved city was established in 1837 and we've been the proud seat of government for the state of

Bills: HB 14, HB 106, HB 146, HB 267, HB 274, HB 1127, HB 1359, HB 1393, HB 1584, HB 1640, HB 1710, HB 2152, HCR 101, HJR 8, HR 51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• > in the Suitable Seating for Employees in the Suitable Seating for Employees in um<00:05:25.960
• And then the Suitable Seating in Section 10 is also being removed.
• provision that's related to the Suitable provision that's related to the Suitable Seating<00:08:
• And And And uh uh uh the<00:09:07.160> Suitable<00:09:07.520> Seating<00:09:08.000>
• in Section 10 is the Suitable Seating in Section 10 is also<00:09:09.240> being<00:09:09.480>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Suitable seating was the law in Minnesota in 1887, and it remained in effect for 80 years.
• <00:07:21.039> Suitable<00:07:21.440> seating<00:07:22.000> was precedent for
• Suitable seating was precedent for this.
• Suitable seating was the<00:07:22.400> law<00:07:22.560> in<00:07:22.880> Minnesota<
• NFIB opposes this bill, which requires employers to provide suitable seating for employees and to permit

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3796, as amended by a DE2 amendment, and the amendment was adopted on a voice vote. Representative Jones described the bill as creating a reasonable expectation that employees can sit when the nature of the work allows it, and said the DE2 clarified language with help from the Department of Labor and Industry and added a penalty for violations. She said the bill was inspired by constituents who work in a museum and by concerns about the health effects of prolonged standing, including back and leg pain, fatigue, cardiovascular issues, and pregnancy-related harms. Supporters testified that the bill would improve worker health and safety and reflect common-sense accommodations. A former Walker Arts Center union president described a dispute over stools for gallery assistants, saying workers were told they needed a doctor’s note to use them and that the union gathered signatures and other support after the employer restricted seating. A UFCW representative said seating makes ergonomic sense, can reduce injuries and workers’ compensation costs, and may reduce ADA-related issues, especially for cashiers. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, both of which argued the bill was too vague and could create compliance and litigation problems for employers. They raised questions about what counts as reasonable seating, adequate numbers of seats, and reasonable proximity, and worried about impacts on small businesses, tight workspaces, and industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, nursing, and meatpacking. Department of Labor and Industry staff explained that enforcement would likely begin with technical assistance and an inform-and-educate process, with investigations and possible penalties if compliance could not be achieved. Members also questioned statewide impact and fiscal effects. The chair laid over House File 3796 as amended for further discussion, with no final vote on the bill.

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• is a blank appropriation for suitable is a blank appropriation for suitable seating<01:13:21.640
• on suitable seating. on suitable seating.
• <01:14:34.560> seating<01:14:35.160> that, Dibble's bill on suitable seating that,
• complaints about not having suitable complaints about not having suitable seating,<01:14:46.800>
• :13.760> for<01:22:14.000> employees uh, suitable seating for employees uh, suitable seating

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and it requires suitable seating for employees.
• requires employers to provide suitable requires employers to provide suitable seating<00:01:24.240
• this uh, suitable seating requirements. this uh, suitable seating requirements.
• Uh permits, it defines suitable seating.
• > and<00:13:55.600> to suitable seating for employees and to suitable seating for employees

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: HB14, HB 106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HB 1127, HB1359, HB1393, HB1584, HB1640, HB1710, HB2152, HCR101, HJR8, HR51, HB106, HB146, HB267, HB274, HJR8, HR51

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

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• ,<00:02:46.520> and otherwise allow them to be seated, and otherwise allow them to be seated
• seating requirement on employers. seating requirement on employers.
• the suitable seating mandate and the suitable seating mandate and the automated<00:11:00.600>
• seating requirement for all employers.
• <00:16:46.720> seating<00:16:47.120> for ...requiring suitable seating for employees

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And when we talk about suitable housing for these individuals, why is it suitable housing anywhere in
• When we go back to those two words, suitable housing,...
• When we go back to those two words, suitable housing, why are urban areas not suitable for them?
• Again, I'm just trying to let you know how I feel when we talk about suitable housing.
• Yeah, I had my seat. Just now, that's what I'd like.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee held an oversight hearing on the state auditor’s October 2024 report on California’s Forensic Conditional Release Program (CONREP) for sexually violent predators. Members and witnesses discussed public safety, the long delays in finding community housing, the role of local housing committees, and the Department of State Hospitals’ oversight of Liberty Healthcare, which operates much of the program. Several legislators from rural and high-desert districts said their communities have been disproportionately affected by placements and questioned why many placements end up in remote areas. State Auditor Grant Parks said the audit found that CONREP participants were convicted of new offenses less often than sexually violent predators who were unconditionally released, but that 18 of 56 participants had been revoked and returned to state hospitals for noncompliance. He said it took an average of 17 months to place current participants in the community, with 20 additional people awaiting placement for an average of 20 months, and that the program incurred significant pre-placement costs. Parks also said local officials were often unclear about their role, DSH had not given clear guidance at the time of the audit, and California lacks a transitional housing option used in some other states. He reported that DSH had implemented four of the five audit recommendations, while declining the recommendation to explore state-owned transitional housing. DSH Director Stephanie Clendendon and Liberty representative Ken Carabello defended the program as a court-ordered, highly supervised treatment model intended to reduce reoffending and support reintegration. They said DSH is actively involved in placement review, that Liberty searches countywide under statutory restrictions, and that community feedback and court approval are part of the process. DSH said it has now implemented guidance for housing committee designees, formal program reviews, an outcome tracker, and an analysis of whether to separate some Liberty services into different contracts. DSH continued to oppose transitional housing, arguing it would not solve the core siting and statutory problems and would add cost. Several members remained critical, arguing the program is broken, costly, and unfairly concentrated in certain communities, and some called for major statutory changes or suspension of the program.

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• <00:23:25.640> for what um equipment may be suitable for what um equipment may be suitable
• for their rural communities and suitable for their rural communities and providing<00:24:54.840>
• We humbly and respectfully request to have a seat at the table as part of the working group.
• We do ask for a proposed amendment to add a seat for a labor organization.
• allow um a seat allow um a seat for<01:22:22.520> uh<01:22:22.719> three<01:22:23.159

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, with most witnesses either supporting the bills or offering technical concerns and suggested amendments. On SB 338, testimony came from the Department of Taxation, Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and Surpac, and the bill later moved forward with amendments. On SB 558, testimony was largely in support from the Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Local Food Coalition, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which described the measure as supporting rural jobs, food-system development, and use of off-grade agricultural products. ADC requested flexibility for neighbor-island siting and funding allocations, while the committee also discussed whether the bill’s language should be made more general and whether it could raise constitutional concerns about overly specific site designations. The bill was advanced with amendments and a noted appropriation allocation of $350,000. The committee also heard SB 186, which drew support from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Public Health Institute, DED, ADC, AAHU RC&D, and the Hawaii Youth Food Council. Supporters said the measure would improve coordination among agencies on food systems, help address food security and the state’s 30% by 2030 farm-to-school goal, and create a more organized statewide food systems effort. SB 328 received support from the Department of Taxation and Hawaii Farm Bureau, with Farm Bureau describing it as a way to repurpose existing dairy infrastructure to revive hog production and support livestock and farm-to-school goals; the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the measure as a potentially narrow industry incentive that could unfairly benefit a specific taxpayer and said a direct appropriation would be more transparent. SB 89 was described by Hawaii Farm Bureau as a labeling measure intended to protect the integrity of a culturally relevant local product, though the group raised concerns about wording and implementation timing. Later, SB 742 received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii KidsCAN, the Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative, and the State Commission on the Status of Women. Testifiers said the bill would improve cross-agency data sharing, support workforce and education planning, and create public-facing dashboards; the Commission on the Status of Women asked to be included in the working group or as an advisory member. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments and advanced SB 338, SB 558, and SB 1186. For SB 1186, the chair’s recommendation added three positions, specified committee-note funding amounts for those positions and operating funds, and revised working-group membership to have co-chairs appoint five members with relevant experience and expertise.

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• we run into is technological, uh, needs not being met and the fact that we had a problem with, uh, seating
• about 30 by 30, and by the time people community come in and consultant, not everybody is able to be seated
• So it's limited seating, limited space, wouldn't house everyone that you need on a regular basis.
• districts are in rural areas, some are in metropolitan areas, um, some may have the ability to find a suitable
• current law in place that allows the flexibility for a district to choose a meeting location that is suitable

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• Suitable relocation sites are extremely limited.
• Suitable relocation sites are extremely limited.
• Suitable relocation sites are extremely limited.
• I've temporarily taken over the seat. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'm temporarily taking over the seat as the chair here. Yes.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Everyone may be seated.
• So they seat the Dona Ana group together, and they'll seat Farmington together and so forth.
• certificates: Certificate of Appreciation, Certificate Number One, and directs the Chief Clerk to prepare suitable
• following Certificate of Appreciation: Certificate Number Two, and directs the Chief Clerk to prepare suitable
• Directs the Chief Clerk to prepare suitable documents to express the recognition of the Senate.