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• , not our infrastructure, but in private projects that are going on down there. >> Yeah.
• It's better to put it and bank it somewhere and utilize it later as good projects... ...and utilize it
• So, uh, you know, for those that are utilizing the funds and borrowing the funds, it's a low-interest
• The 2022 Infrastructure Match Fund,...
• The Development Infrastructure Fund, it’s the DIP program, that’s $5 million.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• <00:41:25.359> It bipartisan infrastructure law. It bipartisan infrastructure law.
• Storm water infrastructure is critical. Storm water infrastructure is critical.
• other important infrastructure projects. other important infrastructure projects.
• <01:25:02.400> In transportation infrastructure. In transportation infrastructure.
• . infrastructure. infrastructure.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• authorizing energy infrastructure authorizing energy infrastructure construction<02:52:23.680>
• building energy infrastructure building energy infrastructure connecting<02:55:50.479> our
• <03:05:10.319> bills concerned with their utility bills concerned with their utility bills
• raising their rates uh their utility raising their rates uh their utility bills.<03:09:22.880>
• And now Pennsylvania Utility care.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It was seen as a significant change to the state's child care licensing infrastructure.
• Some other infrastructure or investment that we need to make.
• Our waiver utilization—you can see we had 5,383 people using the waiver in 2018.
• So we've reduced the Life Skills and Transition Center utilization.
• We've increased waiver utilization, and we've increased provider participation.

Summary: The committee first heard an update on North Dakota’s Interagency Council on Homelessness and Continuum of Care funding. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported that homelessness remains driven by tight housing markets, low incomes, rising rents, and barriers to rental assistance, public benefits, and disability determinations. She said the state’s one-time North Dakota Homeless Grant is serving all regions but reaches far fewer households than the former Rent Help program, and that aging homelessness, shelter staffing shortages, and limited affordable units are growing concerns. Members discussed the need for more housing supply, better coordination with Health and Human Services, landlord engagement, reentry housing, and possible continued one-time funding for the $10 million Homeless Grant and $25 million Housing Incentive Fund. Henderson also warned that federal Continuum of Care funding is uncertain, with HUD expected to issue a new notice June 1 and possible shifts away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and other models. The committee then took testimony on accessibility of government services for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing. Paul Olson of North Dakota Vision Services School for the Blind described the school’s services for infants, children, and adults, including screenings, mobility training, assistive technology, and outreach across the state. He said the agency works closely with Vocational Rehabilitation and is also involved in improving website and document accessibility, especially for PDF materials. Public testimony highlighted barriers such as inaccessible CAPTCHA systems, online forms, driver’s license requirements on job applications, and limited transportation in rural areas. A deaf resident urged broader use of video remote interpreting and video relay services, along with training so people know how to use them effectively. Finally, Kay Larson presented the final report on the child care provider licensing study. The report recommended streamlining North Dakota’s child care licensing structure into three provider types plus a preschool designation, while preserving health and safety standards and maintaining eligibility for child care assistance. The committee discussed simplifying training and qualification rules, revising ratio and group-size requirements, and adjusting age bands for infants and toddlers. The report also noted that some changes would require statutory amendments and later administrative rule changes, with a transition period likely extending through 2029. No formal votes were taken in the transcript, but the committee accepted the updates and scheduled follow-up presentations for a later meeting.

Bills: SCR47, SCR21, SCR163, SCR169, SCR170, SCR50, SCR75, SCR149, HCR83, HCR111, HCR110, HCR122, HCR118, HCR61, HCR162, HCR36, HCR19, HCR106, HCR14, HCR178, SB3022, SB3102, SB3144

Keywords: sister-state, Hawaii, Okayama, Japan, cultural exchange, economic partnership, tourism, agriculture, international relations, healthcare, rural clinic, feasibility study, access to care, community health, Volcano community, Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation, emergency services, health assessment, Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Legislative Cooperation

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• And our flood infrastructure fund is intact and that's really what it's geared toward: long-term and
• than 800,000 structures in the floodplain, and astoundingly, more than 60% of them are critical infrastructure
• requiring clear emergency... ...signage, safe access routes for evacuation, and proper spacing and infrastructure

Bills: SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

Bills: HF1855, HF102, HF1082, HF1354, HF2184, HF1792, HF2296, HF2429, HF2543, HF2566

Keywords: veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements

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• And then we have the Infrastructure Career Pipeline Program.
• SB 170, this is the utility pre-deployment bill.
• And then our track blew out again, so now we're not utilizing that wood.
• And then my last question, Chair, is just along the lines of the utility readiness.
• And the other two investor-owned utilities who are planning to apply within the next month.

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• Again, we've got additional funds on line 4 for facility improvements, including security infrastructure
• computing by 2029. predicts them getting to utility-scale quantum computing by 2029.
• The very first use case for a utility-scale quantum computer will be this post-quantum encryption.
• , they're investing in the heavy infrastructure to get everything operational.
• Nature, grid modernization, utility readiness—all the work that we all got done together.

Keywords: 996, all

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• /c> >> Public Utilities Commission with >> Public Utilities Commission with comments. comments
• very utilities, gas utilities, telecom very utilities, gas utilities, telecom very minorly<01
• works for the users and the utilities works for the users and the utilities that<01:52:19.679>
• <02:09:55.520> improvements infrastructure improvements infrastructure improvements and<02:09:
• regulate energy and every other utility regulate energy and every other utility which<03:11:23.359

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2021, a transportation measure creating a framework for electric bicycle and micromobility regulation. The bill would define electric bicycle and electric micromobility device, set age and helmet rules, restrict class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, allow limited sidewalk use for class 1 and 2 bikes, prohibit high-speed electric devices and certain nonconforming devices in specified locations, update county tax definitions, and change related terminology. Testimony was largely supportive from DOT, police, Honolulu officials, Hawaii Bicycling League, AAA Hawaii, the Hawaii State Teachers Association, and several individuals, while DCCA’s Insurance Division asked for clarity on whether insurance would be required. Committee discussion focused on safety, enforcement, and the fact that no insurance market currently exists for these e-bike classes; members also discussed the need to target bad actors rather than ordinary riders. The chair then proposed and the committee adopted amendments to HB 2021, including clarifying that road-legal, permitted, classified electric bicycles are not subject to insurance requirements at this time; allowing properly classified electric bicycles on sidewalks at 10 mph or less subject to county restrictions; barring high-speed electric devices and other nonconforming devices from public roadways; authorizing impoundment of non-road-legal or improperly registered devices; and requiring direct parental supervision for riders under 16 on class 2 or 3 e-bikes. The committee also made technical and effective-date changes. The recommendation to pass HB 2021 with amendments was adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee next took up HB 1641, a related transportation bill addressing high-speed electric devices. The chair explained that the measure would prohibit the sale, lease, rental, distribution, possession, or operation of high-speed electric devices and establish penalties, but the committee’s version would narrow the focus to devices covered by HB 2021. The amended bill would prohibit offering high-speed electric devices for lease or rent, require sellers to comply with the new regulatory framework, ban operation on bicycle lanes, highways, roadways, and streets, and set a civil penalty of $250 to $1,000 per violation. After no further questions, the committee voted to pass HB 1641 with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The meeting then moved to HB 1709, which would transfer regulation of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation and make conforming changes with an appropriation. DOT testified in support, while the PUC and DCCA’s Consumer Advocacy Division raised concerns about preserving consumer protections and the complexity of moving the regulatory framework. Young Brothers supported the bill and said the current system is outdated, but the discussion remained ongoing; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1709 is shown.

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• State PUCs also deal with oversight of utility resource plans so that they're ensuring that the utilities
• One of the challenges that state utility commissioners have had, utilities have had, as well as you'll
• They are not regulated utilities.
• utility, but a vertically integrated utility throughout almost all of the Midwest, save Illinois, which
• The vertically integrated utility has ultimate responsibility to provide power... ...utility has ultimate

Keywords: 908, all

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• Clean hydrogen can be used to transition existing power infrastructure into clean energy infrastructure
• SB 1350 will help California utilize clean hydrogen to decarbonize the power system.
• To be clear, nothing about SB 1350 mandates or requires its utilization.
• Andrea Abracel with the California Municipal Utilities Association, in support. Good morning.
• Matt Friedman here on behalf of the Utility Reform Network.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We make the payments directly to the utilities or the energy provider.
• A crisis fixed income utilizing that.
• operating in conjunction with utilities operating in conjunction with utilities that<00:30:45.040
• Um, the the one major utility our rates.
• And so we build back the infrastructure.

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, The first couple minutes of the livestream was cut off. This recording restored the beginning of the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• State PSCs also deal with oversight of utility resource plans so that they're ensuring that the utilities
• State PSCs also deal with oversight of utility resource plans so that they're ensuring that the utilities
• One of the challenges that state utility commissioners have had, utilities have had, as well as you'll
• They are not regulated utilities.
• utilities, but a vertically integrated utility throughout almost all of the Midwest, save Illinois,

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began. Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors. A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.

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• That funding is critical, ensuring those who utilize the city infrastructure during the workday contribute
• during utilize the city infrastructure during utilize the city infrastructure during the<04:53
• Especially when it comes to utilities. Especially when it comes to utilities.
• utilities commission any new authority. utilities commission any new authority.
• Required utilities to um required Required utilities to um required utilities<05:58:13.920> to

Keywords: 981, all

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• It works with our engines, and it works at MSP Airport and other airports, and all the infrastructure
• I want to also emphasize that we do think that corn utilization for SAF could come from existing corn
• um also as you've already infrastructure um also as you've already heard<00:39:18.359> uh<00:
• <00:58:53.559> a saff production Pathways that utilize a saff production Pathways that utilize
• <00:59:29.799> systems<00:59:30.799> including infrastructure systems including infrastructure

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee held an introductory meeting that began with housekeeping, a correction to the committee rules (the room number should be G3, not G35), and member and staff introductions. Members described their districts, agricultural ties, and priorities for the session, including consumer food costs, urban agriculture, farm economics, livestock disease preparedness, and support for Minnesota’s agricultural sectors. No votes were taken during the introductory portion. The committee then turned to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Deputy Commissioner Andrea Veble of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said the Walz administration strongly supports SAF because of its potential for agriculture, forestry, and clean energy, and reviewed Minnesota’s 2023 SAF tax credit and related sales tax exemption. She said the state has feedstocks and should continue investing so Minnesota can attract SAF production and support rural jobs. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines testified that aviation is difficult to decarbonize and that SAF is the airline industry’s main path to net zero by 2050; he cited current use of SAF, the need to scale production, and Minnesota’s role in supplying feedstocks and hosting future production. Peter Frost of Greater MSP described the Minnesota SAF Hub as a public-private partnership aimed at building the full SAF value chain in Minnesota. He emphasized that Greater MSP is coordinating investors and partners to grow the regional economy and said the SAF effort is intended to create jobs and economic development. Committee members did not ask questions during the portion captured, and no formal action or vote was recorded on the SAF presentations in this transcript excerpt.

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• This ties into the infrastructure that can support that type of development.
• That is right there, next to the utilities and so forth. I appreciate that.
• You could have water utility improvements. You could have MAFGA improvements.
• So all those things need to be done, including the public utilities, the private utilities, electricity
• Infrastructure, as I stated earlier, providing infrastructure, it's risky business.

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• to optimize our space utilization in our already existing units.
• utilized more effectively.
• Senator: I think you can better utilize facilities like Mart, and those 300 beds can be utilized more
• I think you can better utilize facilities like Mart, and those 300 beds can be utilized more effectively
• Costs have increased in materials, repairs, utilities, and services.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• How will the money be utilized?
• such as transportation and port infrastructure.
• In massive modernization and infrastructure upgrades on our hatchery system.
• How do you anticipate that money flowing or being utilized?
• There is infrastructure and dams around the state and the country.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• How can you use market dynamics to be able to help you invest in infrastructure?
• And then I would say existing infrastructure.
• And a lot of that was helping build out the infrastructure at the site.
• There is so much infrastructure that goes... ...Park and the airfield.
• toward those infrastructure improvements.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard first from Space Florida President and CEO Robert Long, who described the agency’s role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority and spaceport authority. He reported a pipeline of about 187 projects, nearly $7 billion in potential private investment, and roughly 8,000 potential jobs, with 161 projects in the fiscal-year pipeline, up about 30% from the prior year. Long said Space Florida is focusing on workforce development through its Space Florida Academy with 23 school districts, and on target markets including advanced air mobility/eVTOL, flight simulation, and satellite manufacturing. Members asked about infrastructure, federal-state coordination, LNG planning, environmental mitigation, workforce, and how the Legislature’s recent $5 million recurring increase is being used; Long said the funds are mainly supporting staffing, contracted services, and IT improvements to handle growth and move projects through faster. The panel then heard from Blue Origin, Leonardo (through LSN Partners), and Lone Star Data Holdings. Blue Origin said its Florida manufacturing and launch operations have grown far beyond initial commitments, with more than $3 billion invested and over 3,000 employees in the state, and emphasized the need for roads, water, wastewater, and other launch-site infrastructure as launch cadence increases. Leonardo highlighted its TH-73A Navy helicopter program in Milton and a new 70,000-square-foot maintenance facility at Whiting Aviation Park, crediting state, local, and federal partners and noting future potential for its AW-609 tiltrotor aircraft. Lone Star Data Holdings described its satellite-based data storage and disaster-recovery business, said Florida was its first customer, and urged the state to use Florida as a pilot project for protecting data and expanding space-based data infrastructure. Members repeatedly focused on what the state should do next, and the panel’s main answer was continued investment in infrastructure and long-term planning. Specific needs mentioned included road widening, traffic signals, fire suppression, water pressure, wastewater capacity, power, transportation links, environmental mitigation, and LNG-related planning at the spaceport. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session ended after member questions and comments with a motion to rise and adjourn.