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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Long Range Capital Planning and Utilization Committee (1/12/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- facility currently under construction on site.
- The new courthouse facility has been under construction in Rochester for several months now, and they've
- been Um, the new courthouse facility has been under<00:31:27.360><c> construction</c><00:31:27.760><
- </c><00:31:38.480><c> to</c> order to continue the construction to order to continue the construction
- ,</c><00:42:03.760><c> there</c> when the railroad was constructed, there when the railroad was constructed
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from its September 29 meeting and then took up a series of Department of Transportation and Department of Administrative Services property actions. Several DOT items involved disposal of land originally acquired for the now-dissolved Conway bypass or other highway projects, including a 445.6-acre Conway parcel proposed for sale to the town of Conway for conservation use, a 1.78-acre Chesterfield parcel for sale to an abutter, a 6.13-acre Madison parcel tied to the Conway bypass, and a bulk disposal package of 22 improved parcels in Merrimack, Litchfield, and Hudson. Members asked about appraisals, conservation easements, federal funding restrictions, tenant occupancy, and whether the state would recover its original investment; DOT said values were based on appraisal or market analysis, federal reimbursements may be required where federal funds were used, and proceeds from turnpike-related property would return to the turnpike fund. All of these disposal motions were approved.
The committee also approved several DOT lease/easement items. These included a Greenfield railroad-corridor lease for equestrian use, a Lake Winnipesaukee dock lease to CE Realty Trust, a similar dock lease to Needle Eye Association, and an easement in Carroll for Industrial Wireless to build a private road and cross Mount Deception Brook for a cell tower project. Members focused on maintenance responsibilities, liability insurance, access limitations, fencing, and the relationship between the railroad corridor and adjacent uses. DOT said lessees would be responsible for maintenance, access to the railroad would be restricted, and liability insurance would be included where appropriate. The committee also approved a separate easement for Eversource in Rochester to install utility lines serving the new courthouse, with the department explaining that the easement is a narrow strip needed to complete construction.
The Department of Administrative Services received approval for a use-of-premises agreement allowing Rockingham County to lease 300 square feet in the Brentwood courthouse for office space, and for a perpetual utility easement in Rochester for Eversource, with a waiver of the administrative fee. The committee also heard that the Rochester courthouse project needs the utility work to finish construction. Throughout the meeting, members repeatedly asked about insurance, public access, valuation, and whether tenants or abutters would have first opportunity to buy or lease the affected properties. All motions before the committee were adopted.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 5th, 2026 at 04:18 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm representing the New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council.
- However, we still believe there's a negative impact on road construction projects.
- What does that do to all of our construction?
- "What does that do to all of our construction?
- Madam Chair, Senator, you know, it's probably a bill construction thing.
Bills:
SB190 , SB152 , SB77 , SB150 , SB151 , SB156 , SB172 , SB182 , SB185 , SB212 , SB170 , SB133 , SB174 , SB163
Committee:
Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Keywords:
cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Construction plumbing and service plumbing are fundamentally different business models.
- Construction work is planned and inspected in stages, fairly easily regulated.
- And so is your issue about service versus construction? Is that what you understand?
- The issue is between service and construction on the commercial side.
- It's basically trying to get at the misclassification of workers on our construction sites.
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce
Keywords:
SB 6197, plumbing contractor, plumber, contractor licensing, licensing enforcement, infractions, administrative penalties, license suspension, certificate suspension, endorsement suspension, registration suspension, Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, penalty schedule, repeat violations, workplace standards, construction trades, professional licensing, Washington state, factory built housing
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And for me, coming from a construction background in my life, I've been in construction for almost 40
- You know, throughout my tenure as a construction worker, I was in the union.
- So that is, I guess, the biggest piece for me seeing in the construction industry is that there's not
- I think it's really important that we have construction expertise on our housing committees.
- This bill is about making sure that we're allowing more housing construction in places.
Committee:
Senate Housing
Keywords:
affordable housing, homelessness, homeless shelter, emergency shelter, emergency housing, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, low-income housing, very low-income, extremely low-income, housing crisis, land use, zoning, local preemption, urban growth area, UGA, planning, development regulations, permitting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention of the California Legislature State of the Judiciary Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Necessary actions included closing courtrooms and courthouses, implementing some form of furloughs, and
- Remote proceedings have been universally... ...to courthouses annually.
- Construction continues on three projects anticipated to be completed this year and one in 2026.
- And in light of recent attacks and threats on courthouses, we continue to evaluate existing facilities
- to identify physical security improvements to make those courthouses safer for the public.
Summary:
The California Legislature met in Joint Convention for the annual State of the Judiciary, with remarks from legislative leaders, a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in safeguarding democracy and equal justice, and the long history of the California Supreme Court. The convention also recognized statewide constitutional officers and judges from across California.
Chief Justice Guerrero focused her address on the judicial branch’s budget needs and the impact of prior cuts, noting court closures, furloughs, and reduced services, while saying partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget would help reduce hiring freezes and service disruptions. She urged continued “three-branch” collaboration and highlighted court operations and programs, including remote hearings, judicial vacancies, court-appointed counsel funding, workload and case-complexity data, CARE Act implementation, AI guardrails, interpreter workforce training, CASA programs, kin-first child placement efforts, court facility projects, and courthouse security improvements.
She also discussed the State Bar and bar exam administration, calling for stronger oversight and remedies after recent exam failures, and addressed immigration-related court access issues, reaffirming that courts must remain open and accessible while respecting constitutional limits on state and federal authority. The convention concluded with thanks from legislative leaders and adjournment of the Joint Convention.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Convention of the California Legislature State of the Judiciary Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Necessary actions included closing courtrooms and courthouses, implementing some form of furloughs, and
- Remote proceedings have been universally... ...to courthouses annually.
- Construction continues on three projects anticipated to be completed this year and one in 2026.
- And in light of recent attacks and threats on courthouses, we continue to evaluate existing facilities
- to identify physical security improvements to make those courthouses safer for the public, judicial
Summary:
The California Legislature met in joint convention for the annual State of the Judiciary address, with judges and justices from across the state in attendance along with Governor Newsom and other statewide officials. The opening included prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the formal introduction of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the California Supreme Court justices. Speakers emphasized the importance of judicial independence, the courts’ role in protecting rights and democracy, and the value of collaboration between the legislative and judicial branches.
Chief Justice Guerrero focused on the state of the judicial branch, beginning with budget pressures from prior cuts and noting partial restoration in the governor’s proposed budget, while urging continued stable funding for courts, court-appointed counsel, and judgeships in high-need counties. She highlighted the expansion and benefits of remote proceedings, ongoing judicial vacancies, workload growth, and efforts to improve data collection and case-weighting. She also discussed implementation of the CARE Act, the court interpreter workforce pilot, CASA and kin-first child welfare efforts, courthouse security and facilities projects, and the judiciary’s work on generative AI guardrails.
A major portion of the address addressed the recent problems with the California bar exam and broader State Bar oversight. Guerrero said the court would pursue remedies for examinees harmed by the failures and would strengthen admissions oversight, including the role of the Committee of Bar Examiners. She also reiterated support for pro bono legal services and discussed immigration-related courthouse access, citing state laws limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement in courthouses. The convention concluded after remarks thanking the judiciary and Legislature, and the joint session adjourned without any recorded votes or formal legislative action.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And that creates a particular problem when we're talking about building a courthouse or a jail facility
- or jail is being constructed?
- Was the logic behind using county courthouses and prisons or jails because it benefits the entire...
- I'll read it out loud: A development impact fee ordinance adopted by... ...targeting courthouses and
- Was the logic behind using county courthouses and prisons or jails because it benefits the entire...
Committee:
House Local Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- one of the signature resorts constructed one of the signature resorts that<00:19:17.919><c> our</c><
- Thousands of strong families... construct a better and safer tomorrow construct a better and safer tomorrow
- And we would certainly and construction.
- That's the only thing that prevents the construction of this museum from moving forward.
- </c><04:56:03.920><c> and</c> member of the military construction and member of the military construction
Keywords:
veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , or the construction, acquisition, or equipment of a stadium with seating for more than 100 or 1,000
- A question of whether to approve the issuance of bonds for the construction, acquisition, or equipment
- A question of whether to approve the issuance of bonds for the construction, acquisition, or equipment
- Today, after COVID, construction costs have skyrocketed dramatically.
- Now, new build construction projects that are multi-million dollar projects, absolutely, those should
Keywords:
public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements, fiduciary duties, school finance, community engagement, school facilities, building renewal grants
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:25 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- $1.5 to $2 billion, making it the most expensive port of entry on the southern border currently constructed
- year 2027 to the state treasurer to distribute to the city of Apache Junction for development and construction
- So this is a nice way to reduce the taxes that affordable projects have to pay when it comes to construction
- So this is a nice way to reduce the taxes that affordable projects have to pay when it comes to construction
- House Bill 2824 enables a governing body to construct, install, or modify critical capital expenditure
Committees:
House Rural Economic Development , House House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Keywords:
utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, appropriation, Apache Junction, tourism, recreation, Superstition trails, funding, infrastructure, C-PACE, capital expenditure, special assessment, property improvement, local government financing, energy efficiency, water conservation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
County and Municipal Government Feb 11th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
County and Municipal Government
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
property rights, public nuisance, compensation claims, government enforcement, Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act, public utility, municipal water, wastewater services, liability protection, third-party contractors, infrastructure maintenance, emergency response, regulatory compliance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations, animal shelter licensing, county purchasing, procurement practices
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- They also have... ...construction worker isn't paid?
- Basically, you know, your partner because you want future construction jobs.
- So if the general contractor is... ...the amounts due under that construction contract.
- AZAGC represents the construction industry and tens of thousands of construction workers who build this
- No other industry is treated this way, and construction should be the same.
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Keywords:
insurance regulation, modeling organizations, financial disclosure, rate-making, predictive models, revitalization districts, construction contracts, infrastructure, municipal services, intergovernmental agreements, user fees, landowner agreements, overtime, wages, employee rights, industrial commission, complaints, adjudication, landlord, tenant
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:27 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- An additional $4 million to shore up the New Mexico Irrigation Works Construction Fund on line 134 there
- So if we go back to 134, irrigation works and construction fund—how much is in that fund? Mr.
- An additional $4 million to shore up the New Mexico Irrigation Works Construction Fund on line 134 there
- So if we go back to 134, irrigation works and construction. 134 irrigation works, and construction fund
- Chair, you'll see the Department of Transportation had requested $100 million for road construction and
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- trailer bill to House Bill 1403, addressing the longstanding need to reform and reduce barriers to constructing
- trailer bill to House Bill 1403, addressing the longstanding need to reform and reduce barriers to constructing
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
Keywords:
Uniform Commercial Code, business filings, legal filings, commercial transactions, UCC compliance, attorney general, legal authority, state powers, judiciary, civil rights, condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, probate, estate administration, inheritance, heir finder, heir locator
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- patients, banks and their clients, teachers and students, parents, pilots, manufacturers, and construction
- teachers and students, parents, pilots, manufacturers,<00:15:44.720><c> and</c><00:15:45.040><c> construction
- </c> manufacturers, and construction crews. manufacturers, and construction crews.
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 18th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, bond financing, municipal bonds, county debt, local government debt, debt service schedule, bond disclosure, public finance, bond underwriter, county commission, city council, refunding bonds, swap agreements, interest rate swaps, derivatives, fiscal transparency
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And the state, through this legislative body, requires that counties provide courthouses and jails as
- Those impact fees for courthouses and jails meet the requirements defined by this legislative body.
- So when the county decides that it's going to build a jail or a county courthouse facility, that impact
- Courthouse. Yes. No, thank you. Courthouse.
- revenue to capital improvements to keep pace with construction.
Committee:
House Local Government