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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 037 Feb 20th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to the Department of Corrections. >> Senator Bridges. >> Senator Bridges. >> Thank you, Mr.
- >> Senator<01:23:26.480>
Bridges. >> Senator Bridges. >> Senator Bridges. - Senator Bridges. >> Further discussion. Senator Bridges.
- Amaval Amaval Wiseman Henrikson Henrikson Henrikson Bridges Bridges Bridges Snider Snider Snider Ball
- Senator Bridges, move to ... >> Senator Bridges. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 18, 2026 journal, and received several committee and House messages. Judiciary reported juvenile parole board appointments to the consent calendar for confirmation, and Transportation and Energy reported Senate Bills 28 and 25 along with other measures. The House transmitted multiple bills to the Reviser of Statutes, and the Senate later agreed to take up a large group of House bills on special order and consent calendar.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to personal-privilege remarks recognizing visiting groups, including the Mad Moms and Mad Dads advocating for people with serious mental illness, and the Colorado Gifted and Talented Association. Members spoke about stigma and the need for mental health legislation, and about supporting gifted students and their families. These remarks were welcomed by the chair and other senators.
The Senate then considered a package of supplemental appropriation bills, including House Bills 1150 through 1179, covering agency budgets, school finance adjustments, education fund uses, and capital construction transfers. The committee of the whole adopted the package on second reading, and the full Senate later adopted the committee report by a vote of 33 ayes, with one excused and one vacant seat. The bills were ordered placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage.
House Bill 1151, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections, drew extended debate. Supporters argued the bill was needed to cover existing obligations, avoid more costly jail backlogs, and prevent unsafe conditions, while critics said the department’s population management failures and broader sentencing policies were driving unnecessary costs and called for accountability and structural reform before more funding. Despite the debate, the bill was included in the adopted second-reading package.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 030 Feb 13th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 10, a resolution celebrating Lunar New Year 2026. The resolution highlighted Colorado’s observed Lunar New Year holiday, the cultural significance of the holiday to Asian-American communities, and the contributions of Asian-Americans in Colorado. Several members spoke in support, including remarks about the Far East Center, Asian-American heritage, and the importance of recognizing the holiday statewide.
The chamber also welcomed a number of guests and groups for the Lunar New Year observance, including state and international dignitaries, community leaders, and lion dancers. Representative Soer and others introduced guests and offered brief remarks; the House then recessed briefly for the celebration. After returning, the House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 10 by a vote of 60 ayes, with five excused and no no votes.
Following the resolution, members made announcements about committee meetings and visiting student groups, including District 6 Day, Disability Rights Advocacy Day, and several school groups at the Capitol. The House then took up third reading of supplemental appropriations bills. House Bill 1150, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, passed on third reading. House Bill 1151, a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Corrections, prompted extended debate over prison funding, inmate care, staffing, and parole-related concerns; members argued both for humane treatment and for fiscal restraint, and discussion was still ongoing in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on Tab Fee and Bonding Bill Agreement - 05/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, that failed, but the greenhouse gas is going to increase the cost of roads and bridges uh by about
- Uh, that failed, but the greenhouse gas is going to increase the cost of roads and bridges uh by about
- Uh, that failed, but the greenhouse gas is going to increase the cost of roads and bridges uh by about
- There's been some concern that we were taking money away from roads and bridges. We are not.
- from roads and bridges. We are not. from roads and bridges. We are not.
Summary:
Legislators and reporters discussed the final contours of a Minnesota bonding and tax package centered on a $1.2 billion capital investment bill. Supporters said the bill would fund state and local infrastructure projects, maintain state assets, and include anti-fraud measures such as electronic verification for service providers and a 100% excess tax on fraud proceeds to prevent offenders from profiting. They also said the package would backfill road-and-bridge funding so the fee reduction would not reduce transportation dollars.
A major point of emphasis was a temporary reduction in tab fees, described as a $254 million savings for taxpayers in 2027. Republicans said the reduction was a top priority and that it was secured through negotiations, though they acknowledged it is only a one-year reprieve unless changed in a future session. They estimated the average savings at about $145 on a $50,000 vehicle, with larger savings for households with multiple vehicles. They also noted that the first proposal had included both a depreciation change and a rate change, but only the rate cut remained in the final compromise.
In response to questions, lawmakers said the tab fee cut was driven by constituent complaints and that they would try to extend it next year. They also discussed related transportation issues, including accelerating collection of an auto parts sales tax and concerns about greenhouse gas-related costs for roads and bridges. On other topics, one lawmaker said gun control proposals in the House were not part of these negotiations and urged continued movement on the broader package. No formal vote was taken in the exchange, but participants expressed confidence that the bonding portion of the deal was largely settled, while some details of the full package still needed to be finalized.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee Apr 2nd, 2026
Transportation and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- table, and so we can control how much money, because we won't want to impact road projects, road or bridge
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of <00:12:54.800 - It's going to be into roads and bridges.
Bills:
HB542
Keywords:
HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House lawmaker proposes more funding for expanded emergency emergency housing 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, to start, I am a former youth from The Bridge for Youth.
- So, to start, I am a former youth from The Bridge for Youth.
- was in need of the shelter at The Bridge was in need of the shelter at The Bridge and<00:10:27.880
- If I didn't have The Bridge, I'm really not sure where I would be today, me or my son.
- If I didn't have The Bridge, I'm really not sure where I would be today, me or my son.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-08 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It makes violation of a bridge posting or a bridge closure a traffic violation.
- bridge. It's a civil penalty. bridge. It's a civil penalty.
- You seem to have taken on bridges.<02:07:53.413>
[clears throat] bridges. - [clears throat] bridges.
- our bridges prioritized for fixing? our bridges prioritized for fixing?
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We show you registered as Luis Bazan on behalf of the Bar International Bridge and for yourself, and
- The city and the county own and operate the Roma International Bridge, a 24-hour bridge that sees more
- , with many thousands of pounds of tomatoes crossing the bridge every week.
- a 300-acre industrial park near the Roma Miguel Aleman International Bridge.
- Just to shed a little bit more light, 60% of our imports from the bridge are from Mexico.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the Panama Canal and its impact on U.S. trade and national security, focusing on fees and foreign influence. Jan 28th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chinese companies are currently building a bridge across the Panama Canal.
- It's not only the construction of the bridge, but it's the removal of a bridge.
- As I understand it, it's called the Bridge of the Americas.
- Moreover, a Chinese state-owned entity is currently building a bridge over the Panama Canal.
- In building a bridge in Bangladesh— is very different than this.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We show you registered as Luis Bazan on behalf of the foreign International Bridge and for yourself and
- The city and the county own and operate the Roma Ciudad Miguel Aleman International Bridge, a 24 hour
- bridge and sees more than 200 commercial trucks cross into the US every day.
- , with many thousands of pounds of tomatoes crossing the bridge every week.
- And develop a 300 acre industrial park near the Roma Miguel Aleman International Bridge.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Its distinct sound, which incorporates steel guitars, ukuleles, and reggae beats, has created a bridge
- Its distinct sound, which incorporates steel guitars, ukuleles, and reggae beats, has created a bridge
- Its distinct sound, which incorporates steel guitars, ukuleles, and reggae beats, has created a bridge
- Its distinct sound, which incorporates steel guitars, ukuleles, and reggae beats, has created a bridge
- An enduring reminder of the power of music to bridge cultures and inspire change.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the previous day’s journal, and opened with a moment of contemplation honoring Bob Marley. Several senators spoke about Marley’s life, music, and activism, emphasizing his messages of peace, justice, unity, and resistance. One senator highlighted Marley’s 1979 visit to Hawaii and his influence on Hawaiian and “Jawaiian” music, while another introduced members of the Marley family and recognized their continuing musical work and cultural legacy. The Senate also recognized staff members from one senator’s office during the introductions.
After the contemplative remarks and guest introductions, the presiding officer asked for a few minutes for photographs. The chamber then processed Governor’s Message No. 665, withdrawing a nomination to the Campaign Spending Commission, and Governor’s Messages Nos. 666 to 668, transmitting nominations to various boards and commissions. Those messages were referred according to the Order of the Day, and Standing Committee Reports Nos. 480 to 674 were adopted by motion without objection.
In announcements, the presiding officer thanked the SMA team and legislative staff for efficient work on a record number of bills during the first lateral, noted the upcoming three-day weekend, and extended birthday wishes to Clerk Carol Taniguchi. The Senate then adjourned by motion until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18th.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Transportation (8-18-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and um, Louisville Bridges.
- to tolling for the Louisville Bridges. to tolling for the Louisville Bridges. uh<00:15:31.920>
- bridges in our state.
- it's the bridge formula not the bridge it's the bridge formula not the bridge formula<00:38:26.079
- They operate the jet jet bridge.
Keywords:
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Summary:
The committee received an update from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on the FY 2025 road fund. Officials reported road fund revenues came in $38.5 million above the enacted estimate, but were down about $11 million from FY 2024, largely because a motor fuels tax rate reduction took effect at the start of FY 2025. Motor vehicle usage tax receipts were stronger than expected, and the cabinet said the road fund ended the year with a $61.6 million surplus, which the budget bill directs to state highway construction. Members also discussed how the motor fuels decline affects formula distributions to cities, counties, and rural/secondary roads, with officials saying about $122.8 million had been planned for revenue sharing but was not distributed because receipts were lower than forecast.
Members asked about broader revenue trends, including fuel efficiency, electric vehicles, and the removal of a hybrid fee. Cabinet officials said improved fuel efficiency and CAFE standards reduce gasoline consumption and therefore fuel tax receipts, while EVs and plug-in hybrids are subject to a user fee. They also said toll revenues from the Louisville bridges are covering bills and commitments, though they did not have detailed figures at hand. On project delivery, officials said delays are often caused by right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and the large volume of projects in the highway plan, and that much of the work happens behind the scenes before construction begins.
The committee also reviewed the cabinet’s cash management approach, which was adopted after 2000 to avoid setting aside full project costs all at once and to keep the road fund cash balance above a required minimum. Officials said the balance typically rises in winter and falls in summer as project bills come due, and that the current balance was about $166 million. They also reported that project awards for the year were nearing $998 million and expected to exceed last year’s total. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the prior meeting minutes.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 120 May 14th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minority Leader, Sullivan, Bridges, Zamora Wilson, Listen, Helton R. Bridges again.
- Culker, Culker, Bridges, Bridges, Bridges, Sullivan, Sullivan, Sullivan, Wallace, Wallace, Wallace, Ball
- , Bridges, Bridges, Ball, Snider Amab with a vote of 17 ayes, 18 nos, zero absent, and zero excused.
- Senator Bridges...
- Tried to make, tried to build a bridge.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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we measures so for pavement and Bridge we measures so for pavement and Bridge - of your bridge.
- It's not getting you across the bridge better, but the state is paying up to $3 million so your bridge
- of your bridge now Cosmetics of<00:25:55.960>
a <00:25:56.039>bridge <00:25:56.320> - it's not getting you cross the bridge it's not getting you cross the bridge better<00:25:59.760>
Keywords:
Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House passes transportation finance bill with increased road funding, transit cuts 4/28/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're investing in roads and bridges.
- that they're going to make this bridge that they're going to make this bridge fix<01:18:54.640><
- <01:34:18.960>
in little bit about is I had a bridge in little bit about is I had a bridge - We talked about the bridge in Ardale County, the damaged bridge in Rogers, and on Main Street in Rogers
- We talked about the bridge in Ardale County, the damaged bridge in Rogers, and on Main Street in Rogers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House bill would halt spending funds on Rondo land bridge over I-94 3/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're not at a point yet where we can say definitively whether a land bridge would be included as
- the department wasn't sure we should be the owner of that bridge.
- that so if they built the land bridge that so if they built the land bridge who<00:11:42.360>
- and so we we be the owner of that bridge and so we we talked<00:12:29.160>
to <00:12:29.279>- This project is more than just a land bridge.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on Economic Development, Pub. Protection, Tourism, and Energy (2-10-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- there at Natural Bridge because of a structural issue.
- today on on Natural Bridge State Park? today on on Natural Bridge State Park?
- We we've had Yeah, Natural Bridge.
- there at natural natural a bridge there at natural natural bridge,<00:53:35.040>
a <00:53:35.680 - Um, bridge, a a structural issue there.
Keywords:
00:02 Call to Order and Roll Call
01:44 Approval of Minutes
01:56 Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
54:59 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy received an update from Kentucky State Parks and the Finance Cabinet on the status of major capital projects funded through recent legislative appropriations. Commissioner Mark Keelin, Deputy Commissioner Chris Perry, and Finance Cabinet/DECA representatives described progress on campground upgrades, utility and broadband improvements, building systems repairs, life-safety work, accommodations and hospitality renovations, pool and beach projects, playgrounds, golf course improvements, marina work, and wastewater upgrades across the state park system. They emphasized that Kentucky has 44 state parks and that the funding has supported completed work and projects still under construction or in design.
The presentation highlighted funding tied to House Joint Resolution 76, House Joint Resolution 56, and House Bill 6. Parks reported roughly $72 million invested to date, with 66 projects completed and 17 under construction, including campground renovations at sites such as My Old Kentucky Home, Kin Lake, Carter Caves, Cumberland Falls, and others; broadband projects at several campgrounds; electrical grid resilience work at parks including Kentucky Dam Village and Kin Lake; and completed life-safety upgrades such as lock systems. Officials also noted pool and beach work, ADA improvements, lodge and guest room renovations, marina replacements, and wastewater plant upgrades. DECA said it currently manages 1,335 active capital projects statewide, including 149 for Parks, and credited additional project management capacity and regular coordination meetings for accelerating delivery.
Committee members asked for a copy of the presentation and pressed the department for more detailed accounting of House Joint Resolution 56, including how much money remains, which projects are complete, and whether current appropriations are sufficient to finish the listed work. The department also requested a larger maintenance pool appropriation of $40 million for the next budget, arguing that routine and emergency maintenance needs across 44 parks exceed current resources and that preventative maintenance would reduce long-term costs. No votes were taken during the meeting.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Bridges present. Representative Brown present. Representative Decker present.
- Representative Bridges yes. Representative Brown yes. Representative Fleming yes.
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yes <00:02:16.920>represent Bridges yes represent Bridges yes represent - <00:15:08.920>
yes <00:15:09.920>representative Bridges yes representative Bridges yes - <00:30:56.840>
representative <00:30:57.399>Brown Bridges representative Brown Bridges
Keywords:
Meeting start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:10
SB 244 Discussion 00:01:16
SB 244 Vote 00:02:00
SB 19 Discussion 00:03:30
SB 19 Vote 00:08:35
SB 63 Discussion 00:10:52
SB 63 Vote 00:14:47
SB 179 Discussion 00:16:28
SB 179 Vote 00:18:38
SB 25 Discussion 00:20:00
SB 25 Vote 00:25:35
SB 6 Discussion 00:27:10
SB 6 Vote 00:30:37, 958, all
Summary:
The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee met on March 13, 2025, with a quorum present and took up several Senate bills. Senate Bill 244, relating to Department of Law operations, was presented as a cleanup bill and reported favorably with 18 yes votes and no opposition. Senate Bill 19, concerning moments of silence and reflection, was amended with PHS 1 to add a moral instruction component and related school-district provisions; members raised questions about the research cited, the logistics of student release time, and possible fiscal effects. The bill was reported favorably with 15 yes, 3 no, and 1 pass, and a title amendment was adopted. Senate Bill 63, dealing with street-legal special purpose vehicles, was amended to make local participation optional, clarify motorcycle-style insurance requirements, and address registration and inspection rules; after a committee amendment was rolled into the substitute, it was reported favorably with 18 yes and 1 pass.
The committee also considered Senate Bill 179, which establishes a nuclear energy development grant program within the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority. Testimony explained that the bill sets aside $10 million from an existing appropriation, including $2 million for workforce training at the University of Kentucky’s engineering school in Paducah. The bill was reported favorably with 19 yes votes and no opposition. Senate Bill 25, a housing measure allowing industrial revenue bonds for large multifamily housing, was substantially expanded through PHS 2 and a committee amendment to incorporate provisions from House Bill 9, House Bill 643, Senate Bill 85, and budget-related language; the committee reported it favorably with 16 yes votes and 3 passes, and adopted a title amendment.
Finally, Senate Bill 6, which revises education reporting and funding provisions, was amended by PHS 1 to require reporting of fringe costs in K-12 spending and to modify SEEK funding for virtual schools and English as a Second Language add-ons. Members asked whether the changes affected other funding streams and how the SEEK formula would be applied, and the sponsor clarified that the virtual-school provision applies only to SEEK. The bill was reported favorably with 16 yes votes and 3 passes.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- pavements, and safer bridges. pavements, and safer bridges.
- Welcome Washington Avenue Bridge matter.
- I Washington Avenue Bridge in this bill.
- <01:05:14.079>
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Feb 17th, 2026 at 09:06 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We also had our I-25 exit 75 bridge Replacement project. That was completed.
- Again, for context, We've spent $8.7 million on bridge rehab or preservation, $21 million on bridge replacement
- We have a bridge replacement there in Doña Ana for 2027.
- I am looking at the very last page, Village of Hatch Canal Bridge.
- It's a bridge replacement project.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Nov 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- On fiscal year 26, I'll start off with a bridge replacement project on New Mexico 313, a timber bridge
- It will be a total bridge replacement.
- Another priority for us is the Carniwell Bridges, which involves replacing the two bridges over I-40
- We're looking to rehab the bridge over the Rio Grande.
- New Mexico 109 bridge replacement in the Baguita area.