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• It's going to impact what doesn't matter if you're in health care, if you're in aerospace—everybody is
• The history of workers there supporting the aerospace industry, which is now, you know, part of the new
• We have more engineers than any other state by far, more Nobel laureates, more patents by far than any
• So items such as the creative economy, such as aerospace and defense, such as clean economy, they've
• This included aerospace and defense. That was through our Central Coast cluster.

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• Just really quickly, we know that, in my community, our airport is an economic engine for our region.
• We also have Lake Superior College right there, growing folks into the aerospace industry and making
• for our region um um our airport engine for our region um um our airport is<00:20:59.880><c> the</c>
• um and supporting businesses Aerospace um and supporting businesses we<00:21:08.440><c> also</c><00:
• industry and making really Aerospace industry and making really massive<00:21:16.279><c> Collective<

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• Dylan plans to pursue a career in civil engineering after high school. I also have Acadia Riley.
• She plans to have a future majoring in mechanical engineering. Very cool.
• As an engineer, I was just talking to my guest today about my ability to not stand my own blood, so I
• And like my very good friend behind me, she is an aerospace engineer.
• Gregory Jarvis, payload specialist, engineer from the Hughes Aircraft Corporation, and Krista McAuliffe

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• participants from various industries, including banking, healthcare, education, law enforcement, engineering
• House Bill 1175 by Representative Turner, aerospace facilities and aerospace activities, definitions,
• House Bill 175, Barrepsom Turner, Aerospace Facilities, Aerospace Activities, Definitions, direct-alonsute
• technical data, operational documents, security information, and any other similar information for aerospace
• and McFarland, public records, exception for certain public records, of critical infrastructure of aerospace

Bills: HR133, HR134, HR135, HR136, HR137, HR138, HR139, HR140, HR141, HR142, HR143, HR144, HR145, HR146, HR147, HR148, HR149, HR150, HR151, HR152, HR119, HR120, HR121, HR122, HR123, HR125, HR126, HR127, HR128, HR129, HR130, HR131, HR132, HCR53, HCR54, HCR55, HCR56, SCR3, SCR22, SB4, SB18, SB66, SB106, SB201, SB256, SB274, SB292, SB326, SB386, SB406, SB422, SB423, SB456, SB475, HCR3, HB1, HB3, HB27, HB71, HB214, HB225, HB241, HB244, HB306, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB345, HB366, HB383, HB446, HB473, HB511, HB514, HB655, HB730, HB743, HB836, HB983, HB1027, HB1037, HB1043, HB1082, HB1091, HB1096, HB1103, HB1126, HB1167, HB1174, HB1175, HB1230, HB1237, HB1238, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, HB76, HB132, HB181, HB210, HB250, HB265, HB275, HB291, HB322, HB342, HB475, HB486, HB616, HB635, HB639, HB690, HB740, HB757, HB761, HB774, HB808, HB855, HB872, HB883, HB886, HB903, HB949, HB962, HB996, HB1003, HB1036, HB1054, HB1071, HB1076, HB1078, HB1113, HB1132, HB1146, HB1232, HB1233, HB21, HB24, HB29, HB31, HB39, HB45, HB77, HB136, HB150, HB263, HB273, HB299, HB315, HB376, HB377, HB431, HB444, HB450, HB519, HB533, HB538, HB559, HB562, HB663, HB664, HB715, HB717, HB805, HB822, HB823, HB834, HB864, HB867, HB1017, HB1018, HB1068, HB1134, HB1137, HB1234, HB1235, HB1236, HB961, HB399, HB868, HB905, HB180, HB192, HB284, HB476, HB915, HB952, HB1006, HB401, HB51, HB58, HB140, HB982, HB1010, HB750, HB911, HB977, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB9, HB151, HB193, HB310, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB615, HB682, HB733, HB773

Keywords: commendation, leadership, energy sector, Shell USA, Louisiana pride, House Resolution 134, HR134, honorary resolution, Bob Lupo, Robert E. Smith Lupo, Lakeview, New Orleans, civic service, philanthropy, real estate development, Hurricane Katrina recovery, community service, charitable giving, public recognition, Louisiana House of Representatives

Summary: The House met with a quorum and spent much of the day on personal privileges, recognizing visiting groups and designating several commemorative days, including Sigma Gamma Rho Day, Alpha Kappa Alpha Day, Italian Festival royalty, Acadiana’s Red and White Day, and Louisiana Automobile Dealer Day. Members also welcomed students, civic leaders, former legislators, a state pageant titleholder, and a visiting African law enforcement delegation focused on combating human trafficking. The chamber received Senate bills and committee reports, and several resolutions were adopted without objection, including condolences resolutions and commendations for schools, festivals, and public service organizations. The House then took up a long series of bills, with many passing on final passage after brief debate or technical amendments. Measures addressed topics such as notification of inmate releases from parish jails and DOC facilities (HB 76), ethics and financial disclosure, video voyeurism involving deceased persons (HB 265, renamed the Jacob Carter Dignity and Death Act), health insurance claim practices (HB 291), victim access to parole testimony without fees (HB 32), special education due process burden of proof (HB 342), AI disclosure in medical settings (HB 475), the psychology interjurisdictional compact (HB 486), homelessness provider oversight (HB 616), AI disclosure in campaign calls (HB 639), Medicaid managed care claim review (HB 740), menhaden fishing restrictions (HB 757 and HB 855), HIV exposure law modernization (HB 808), and rare cancer treatment advisory board changes (HB 761). Most of these bills passed with strong support; HB 342 passed 98-3, HB 639 passed 86-9, HB 808 passed 99-0, and HB 855 drew the most extended debate, with supporters citing science-based conservation and opponents warning about harm to the menhaden industry and coastal jobs. The House also adopted committee amendments and set several major fiscal measures as special orders for April 16, including HB 1, HB 2, HB 3, HB 313, HB 383, HB 983, and HB 1126. Additional bills were advanced to third reading from committee reports, and the chamber returned some measures to the calendar for later consideration. Overall, the meeting was marked by ceremonial recognitions, a heavy legislative agenda, and multiple substantive policy votes across education, health, criminal justice, transportation, ethics, and natural resources.

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• Ray: I would just add to what he's saying is that this is a big, huge economic engine that we have.
• Yeah, the definitions of aerospace. Right. Yeah. I am so sorry, I forgot the name of that.
• Yeah, the definitions of aerospace. Right, right. Those were the two.

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met with a quorum and opened by noting that, under current law, the committee will sunset after the 2026 regular session unless legislation is passed to reconstitute it. Members discussed the need for a smaller, more workable committee structure in the future so quorum requirements would be easier to meet, and they added an agenda item to consider reconstitution and another for a legislative briefing. The June 2025 minutes were approved. Subcommittee reports focused heavily on counter-drone policy and advanced air mobility. Mr. Muley described the new counter-UAS effort, referred to as the “Let’s Go Act,” which would create a joint task force of state police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-drone operations. Members also discussed federal developments in the NDAA and DOJ’s role in authorizing mitigation capabilities for states with laws and training plans. Public safety members reported that training on recently enacted drone laws is underway in north Louisiana. The committee also heard a major update from Josh Deplanis, newly named Louisiana’s first advanced aeronautics director. He outlined Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing/Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and described plans for real-world operations beginning as early as August, centered on Houma-Terrebonne Airport. He also reviewed the state’s broader advanced air mobility strategic plan, including vertiport readiness, charging infrastructure, logistics, workforce training, and community engagement. Members emphasized Louisiana’s opportunity to influence FAA policy and international airspace issues related to operations over the Gulf and beyond 12 nautical miles. In final action, the committee adopted a resolution supporting reconstitution of LADAC, with revised proposed membership language reducing the committee from 15 members to 11 and setting a simple majority of six for quorum, with new appointments effective July 1, 2027. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the motion passed.

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• What it's going to do for optimization regarding medicine, aerospace, healthcare, it's going to go on
• are likely to be drug discovery, climate tech, agri-tech, the financial industry, transportation, aerospace
• This next generation of computing will result in the next economic engine, igniting the next Silicon

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• At the same time, we were also tasked with the Wilson and Company engineers and architects to look at
• Exit is being difficult for computer engineers to be able to be placed now that AI is coming into the
• So we're looking at engineering jobs. We're looking at skilled trade labor.
• So we're committed; we changed our whole vision and mission to be an engine for economic development,
• heavy scientific discovery—into the engineering phase.

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• I have Ruth Palacio, who is a mechanical and aerospace engineering student, also minoring in business
• And just want to note that we have migrants, people that are building our society in aerospace engineering
• first-generation college student from Garfield, New Mexico, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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• I have Ruth Palacio, who is a mechanical and aerospace engineering student, also minoring in business
• We have migrants, people that are building our society in aerospace engineering, but she's going to stand
• first-generation college student from Garfield, New Mexico, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then spent much of the session on ceremonial recognitions and guest introductions. Certificates and remarks highlighted the 30th anniversary of 529 education savings plans and 4-H Day, with senators praising 529 plans as a family education-savings tool and 4-H as a major youth leadership program in all 33 counties. Members also recognized Scouts in America, including Michaela Kern as the first female Eagle Scout from Eddy County, and heard additional presentations tied to New Mexico State University, the College Assistance Migrant Program, and regional councils of government. Several senators used the floor to introduce students and community members from across the state, especially 4-H participants, NMSU CAMP students, and local youth leadership groups. Comments emphasized agriculture, leadership development, public service, and the importance of volunteer support. One senator also raised concerns about a prior Indian Day incident involving the Navajo Nation being placed at the back for the pledge, urging better decorum and respect in the chamber. The Senate then processed a governor’s message authorizing Senate Bill 149 for consideration and adopted multiple committee reports moving bills and memorials through the process, including measures referred to education, health and public affairs, tax/business/transportation, rules, finance, and judiciary committees. The body also introduced Senate Memorials 24 and 25 and Senate Joint Memorial 4. A call of the Senate was ordered after objection to moving to third reading, and the sergeant-at-arms reported Senators Sanchez and Tobiassen missing; the chamber remained under call while other business continued. The session ended with committee schedule announcements and a recess until noon the next day.

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• They will be construction engineering, construction management, engineering, physics, and some other,
• Could you elaborate a little bit on your aerospace aeronautics program at Morehead?
• ;&gt; Could you elaborate a little bit on your &gt;&gt; Could you elaborate a little bit on your aerospace
• We offer a bachelor's, a master's, and beginning this fall now a new doctorate of engineering in space

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Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met to hear from Morehead State University President Jay Morgan, who outlined the university’s budget and capital priorities. He described Morehead as a Kentucky-serving, largely low-income student institution with an aging campus, and said the university’s long-term plan is to renovate existing facilities, decommission older buildings, and replace outdated space with more efficient construction. He thanked the General Assembly for prior support, especially asset preservation funding, fire and tornado insurance premium support, and a prior university inflationary adjustment. On the operating side, Morgan asked that insurance premium support continue, that the earlier inflationary adjustment roll forward, and that the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s request for a minimum distribution in the performance funding formula be supported. He noted Morehead has received little or no performance funding in recent years and said that if no additional formula funds are added, the university would prefer a line-item appropriation. On the capital side, he requested continued asset preservation funding and outlined several construction priorities: a new applied science building, a new agriculture science building, a new space science technology building, and a cost-share replacement for the aging Maze Hall residence hall, with the state covering $10 million of a $20 million project and Morehead matching the rest. Morgan also discussed the Craft Academy, saying the current appropriation supports 200 students and that the university would like to increase the line item to expand enrollment by about 20 students. In response to questions from Chairman Tipton, he said Morehead had previously explored but ultimately rejected a public-private partnership model for housing, preferring to own and control its residence halls to keep housing costs manageable for students. He also explained that the land surveying courses in the applied science proposal are a popular part of related programs and that Morehead’s space science program is a major research-and-contracts-driven operation with about 250 students, federal and private research ties, and graduates working both in Kentucky and elsewhere. The committee then approved the prior meeting minutes and discussed that upcoming postsecondary budget meetings would continue over the next several weeks to gather input on the new budget process.

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• For South Carolina's Third District, it means good jobs for welders, machinists, and engineers.
• AJG Aerospace in Clarkston. I heard AJG Aerospace in Clarkston.
• ><c> in</c><07:45:56.320><c> in</c><07:45:56.638><c> Mcome,</c> like Ascent Aerospace in in Mcome, like
• I know America's industrial engine will be unleashed to deliver a breath of career empowerment not seen
• leaders here in generation of aerospace leaders here in Virginia.

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• The Utah Inland Port Authority, UIPA, is a statewide economic engine.
• strategy is about recruiting and supporting companies in high-value industries, like life sciences, aerospace
• We are Utah's logistics partner, economic engine, and global connector, building a model for the nation
• research to commercialize that really is leading that next generation of energy, of life sciences, of aerospace
• Obviously, aerospace and defense are going to continue to be a high priority.

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• </c> we can focus on such as aerospace. we can focus on such as aerospace.
• </c> will help support the aerospace will help support the aerospace community. community. community.
• </c><01:56:46.080><c> which</c> one driver the number one engine which one driver the number one engine
• 43 engineers using the Wikiwiki program.
• :49.120><c> using</c> we onboarded um 43 engineers um using we onboarded um 43 engineers um using the

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• Her name is Mary Jackson, and she was a NASA aerospace engineer.
• </c><02:12:56.079><c> engineer.
• </c><02:12:57.119><c> Mary</c><02:12:57.520><c> Jackson</c> a NASA aerospace engineer.
• Mary Jackson a NASA aerospace engineer.
• After 30 years as an engineering.

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• Our launch cadence continues to increase, and we want launch providers and aerospace companies to come
• Our launch cadence continues to increase, and we want launch providers and aerospace companies to come
• Our launch cadence continues to increase, and we want launch providers and aerospace companies to come
• Connerley, you're the engineer. And thank you so much for all you've done. Rep.
• A licensed engineer or an architect must perform a structured scoring analysis under NFPA 101.

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Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for two service members killed in the Middle East, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members adopted the special order report and then began taking up the special order calendar. The first major measure was HB 7031, the annual tax package, which included a hunting, fishing, and camping sales tax holiday, a back-to-school holiday moved earlier in the summer, property tax changes for mobile home parks and other exemptions, reductions in pari-mutuel taxes and fees, extensions and expansions of several tax credit programs, vacation-rental tax collection changes, and a full decoupling from federal tax changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill drew questions about the fiscal impact of decoupling and the firearm-accessories holiday; supporters emphasized fiscal caution, housing and home-hardening provisions, and family tax relief, while opponents objected to the firearm-related tax break. HB 7031 passed 105-2. The House then passed CS/CS/CS HB 1177 on Space Florida and spaceport operations, which updates business development rules, board membership, and creates a strategic spaceport hub designation. CS/CS HB 639/CS SB 246 on specialty license plates also passed after a strike-all amendment that added several new plates, revised the Fraternal Order of Police plate, and tightened financial and nonprofit requirements for plate sponsors. CS HB 697 on drug prices and coverage passed after debate on pharmacy benefit manager reforms requiring equal reimbursement, prohibiting forced losses on drugs, and allowing consolidated appeals. CS/CS HB 1263 on the Office of Insurance Regulation passed with an amendment clarifying fingerprinting provisions, and CS/CS HB 527 passed with a human-review requirement for insurance claim denials so AI cannot be the sole basis for denying or reducing claims. Additional bills approved included CS HB 1449, which limits use of the statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program when a claim is already in the federal process and, by amendment, narrows the bill to out-of-network emergency services and claims of $50,000 or less; CS HB 93, requiring surgical smoke evacuation systems in hospitals and surgical centers, which passed overwhelmingly after emotional bipartisan praise for the sponsor’s multi-session effort; and CS HB 1217, which prohibits governmental entities from adopting net-zero greenhouse gas policies, after Democrats argued it would preempt local climate and resilience efforts and Republicans argued it protects energy reliability and affordability. The House also passed CS/CS HB 1461 establishing a framework for licensing and regulating advanced nuclear reactors, with supporters framing it as a step toward reliable, affordable, cleaner energy. Later, CS HB 1229 on residential homes for medically or technologically dependent children was explained as creating a licensure program for medically complex children’s homes and was rolled over for final passage as the transcript ended.

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• </c> Colorado, they've got a steam engine Colorado, they've got a steam engine train<01:55:04.000><c>
• </c> to the companies and the economic engine to the companies and the economic engine of<03:12:39.680
• The aerospace community, we're the mecca of aerospace.
• The aerospace community, we're the mecca of aerospace.
• The aerospace community, we're the mecca of aerospace.

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• It is important to note that Florida's aviation aerospace industry employs more than 144,500 Floridians
• as rocket scientists, machinists, pilots, engineers, and other important roles.
• I would like to recognize several individuals, ...pilots, engineers, and other important roles.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests and observances, including St. Johns County Day at the Capitol, Florida Space Day, Florida State Parks Day, AMI Kids Day at the Capitol, Manatee County Days, New College of Florida Day, and Florida Keys Day. The chamber also heard a report on executive appointments from the Ethics and Elections Committee, which recommended confirmation of 65 gubernatorial appointees. Senator Smith spoke in opposition to confirming Tina Vidal-Douart, citing contracts tied to the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and the Hope Florida Foundation; Senator Pizzo spoke in support, describing her assistance during COVID testing efforts. The report was then adopted by a 37-0 vote. On the special order calendar, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 48 on housing by a 38-0 vote. The bill requires local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, limits certain local restrictions, preserves homestead treatment for the primary residence portion, requires ADU leases of 30 days or more, and extends density bonus incentives for housing affordable to military families. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 578 on the Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Initiative by a 38-0 vote. That bill creates a statewide public health awareness campaign through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health, and outreach to older adults and higher-risk populations. Appropriations Chair Hooper gave a budget update, saying work was progressing well and announcing a revised schedule: budget rollouts in appropriations committees on February 12 and full appropriations consideration on February 18. Rules Chair Passidomo moved to waive rules so bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House, and the motion was adopted without objection. The Senate then adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, or upon the call of the President.

Bills: HB3126, HB3177, HB3311, HB3465, HB3786, HB3915, HB4333, HB4476, HB3403

Keywords: education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction

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• Assistance Program could be construction costs, sales tax, furniture and equipment, architecture and engineering
• The bill before you would codify and then cap the architecture and engineering service fees in SCAP at
• rough estimate for all but one of the projects will total about $32 million in architecture and engineering
• We will spend $928,559 for the architect and engineering fees to build that fairly modest school, less

Bills: SB6073, SB6113, SB6116, SB6129, SB6162, SB6114, SB5857

Keywords: SB 6073, LEOFF, Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, retirement system, pension, public safety retirement, wildland firefighter, aviation firefighter, wildland fire, forest firefighter, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, firefighter benefits, retirement benefits, service credit, disability retirement, survivor benefits, employer contributions, Washington RCW, public employees

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• Legislature introduced Senate Bill 2440, requiring developers to attach a statement prepared by a licensed engineer
• re-completed, but there was kind of an ambiguity regarding what a county or municipality would do if the engineer
• fees greater than the actual reasonable and documented costs incurred by the district for legal, engineering

Bills: SB612, SB1855, SB2568, SB3058, HB49

Keywords: SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections