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• This is the bill dealing with highway safety requiring commercial drivers with foreign licenses to present
• <00:01:16.000> with requiring commercial drivers with requiring commercial drivers with foreign
• And number three, it codifies federal English language proficiency requirement for commercial drivers
• The increase in the number of commercial drivers that can't speak English.
• Was there a similar situation where the drivers could speak English?

Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation, 1136

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• It's connecting with the driver.
• It's connecting with the driver.
• It's connecting with the driver.
• It's connecting with the driver.
• It's connecting with the driver.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate Bill 857 gives law enforcement the discretionary authority to tow a vehicle when the driver is
• on Texas roadways, the safety risk posed by unlicensed drivers. is on the rise as well.
• Law enforcement often do not have the time to wait for a vehicle until a licensed driver can arrive with
• We know about 20-25% of all the drivers have no insurance. It's a high percentage. 20-25%.
• Every delayed vehicle reduces economic productivity, whether for drivers or freight operators.

Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• A driver was driving 90 miles an hour in a 45 mile zone and caused an accident which resulted in the
• Program continues with discussion of public safety and driver behavior.
• Um, and you is road or driver safety.
• A driver was came from my district.
• <00:14:59.920> drove afternoon. um when a drunk driver drove afternoon. um when a drunk driver

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• line of duty on November 1st, 2024, when the vehicle he was riding in was struck head-on by a drunk driver
• It's drivers, employee drivers, and contractor drivers.
• So, looking at the issue, monitoring and training of drivers is fine if they're employees.
• make them a safer driver out on the road.
• Of the labor law and later on be misclassified as an owner-operator, as an employee driver. OK.

Bills: SB215, SB1104, SB1351, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB1423, SB1568

Keywords: education, funding, school districts, local control, equity, digital identification, identity verification, Department of Public Safety, Texas legislature, wireless communication, Texas, technology, identification program, fee structure, wireless devices, public safety, hunting license, handgun license, fingerprinting, dealer license

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• and I can tell you that even drivers and I can tell you that even drivers with<00:34:41.599>
• So, a commercial driver license.
• impaired driver, we are doing horribly. impaired driver, we are doing horribly.
• So for CDL drivers, if a CDL driver is in a commercial motor vehicle, there is a DMV form.
• So for CDL drivers, if a CDL driver is in a commercial motor vehicle, there is a DMV form.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We had 475,600 codable crash reports that we place, if you're the fault driver, onto your driver record
• driver transcripts from us electronically.
• So on to driver safety here.
• We prepare some driver education curriculum for high schools, review the driver improvement course offerings
• we oversee that testing of those drivers.

Summary: The committee met to receive a base budget overview for agencies under its jurisdiction, which include the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Staff explained the budget format and noted that the Legislature appropriated more than $20.2 billion to these agencies in the current fiscal year, a 66.7% increase over 10 years. The Department of Transportation then presented on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing it as a $7 billion effort to advance 20 major congestion-relief projects statewide. Secretary Jared Perdue said the department is ahead of schedule, with 14 of 20 projects expected to be underway by the end of the calendar year. He highlighted major projects including I-4 in Polk and Osceola counties, I-75 improvements, Southwest 10th Street in Broward County, Fruitville Road, Capital Circle in Tallahassee, and I-275, and discussed innovations such as aggregate supply grants, modified phase design-build, workforce hiring events, and voluntary acceleration. Senators asked about business impacts from construction, tourism-related transit funding, aggregate sourcing, and labor shortages; the secretary said FDOT works with local businesses and that additional revenue sources for transit would require legislative action. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reviewed motorist services, revenue collection, licensing, vehicle titling, specialty plates, insurance compliance, driver safety, and commercial driver licensing. Officials said the department collected about $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023-24 and described modernization efforts, including electronic verification systems, Real ID compliance, mobile licensing units, and a planned digital driver license. Members asked about the driver license backlog in Miami-Dade and Broward, and the department said service delays were driven by growth and staffing constraints but should improve with $7.5 million in recent funding and the eventual transition of services to county tax collectors. Questions also addressed temporary paper licenses and birth certificate fraud prevention. The Department of Commerce presented on the Job Growth Grant Fund and Visit Florida. Commerce said the grant fund, created in 2017, has awarded $257 million to 70 projects in 37 counties since 2019, with demand exceeding supply about four to one. Officials emphasized that the program supports targeted industries and workforce and infrastructure projects, and they highlighted examples in CDL training, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and health care. Senators raised concerns about small businesses affected by transportation construction, and Commerce said it has an Office of Small Business Innovation and other tools, though the grant fund is limited by statute to targeted industries. Visit Florida then described its public-private tourism marketing role, saying the state’s $80 million appropriation is matched by private investment and that the latest EDR review found a $3.30 return in tax revenue for every state dollar spent. Visit Florida reported record visitation and tourism spending, along with hurricane recovery marketing and rural promotion efforts.

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• Blue lights can trigger a caution or alert response from drivers, leading to safer driver habits.
• Blue lights can trigger a caution or alert response from drivers, leading to safer driver habits.
• Blue lights can trigger a caution or alert response from drivers, leading to safer driver habits.
• , our tow truck drivers.
• the driver.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Kentucky Aviation Association on the importance of general aviation airports in Kentucky and their economic and public-safety role. Witnesses said the state has more than 50 general aviation airports that support jobs, agriculture, tourism, medical transport, disaster response, and law enforcement, and they urged continued support for aviation infrastructure and workforce development. They asked the legislature to again provide $200,000 per general aviation airport for operating and basic infrastructure costs, to route the money through the Kentucky Department of Aviation for accountability, to revisit a special-purpose governmental entity audit requirement they said is too costly for small airports, to create a long-term appropriations process for the roughly $100 million in unmet capital needs, and to fund the Arrow Act for aviation education and scholarships. Members asked about a dedicated aviation fuel tax and about local training partnerships, simulators, and school or community college programs; the witnesses said they preferred an appropriations-based solution and offered to help connect interested communities with aviation education resources. The committee then took up “Troy’s Law,” sponsored by Representatives White and Flannery, which would allow tow trucks to use blue lights while stationary and actively removing vehicles or debris from highways. Sponsors and tow operators said the bill is intended to improve worker safety after the deaths of tow operators Troy Cwell and Hubert Mosley in highway hit-and-run incidents, and they emphasized that tow operators often work in dangerous conditions at night, in bad weather, and near fast-moving traffic. They said the proposal would not apply while driving or towing and noted that other states have adopted similar measures. Witnesses from the towing industry, including Bubba Johnson and Barbara Maguire, supported the bill as an added layer of protection and described tow operators as first responders who help motorists in emergencies. Representative Flannery and other members expressed support for the safety goal and invited further discussion, but no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.

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• All this does is help the driver.
• It does not stop the driver.
• The law says it is now left up to the driver to do this, right?
• Some people don't want to realize that bus drivers have a very dedicated role to children.
• I say that because I have been a bus driver. Thank you so much.

Bills: SB211, SB241, HB614

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, DUI, driving under the influence, drunk driving, license suspension, driver's license revocation, ignition interlock, interlock device, breathalyzer, alcohol offense, impaired driving

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• I want the bus driver to know my kid.
• And we have a new bus driver now spine.
• I want the bus driver to know my kid.
• Some of them are bus drivers in the summer.
• Some of them work drivers in the summer.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• especially when we have those drivers especially when we have those drivers who<00:16:04.120>
• And what I'd drive drivers, and so on.
• him as a high-risk driver. him as a high-risk driver.
• <00:21:36.240> who gap remains repeat dangerous drivers who gap remains repeat dangerous drivers
• That driver don't think there was.

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met under time constraints and asked members to rank interim topics for a letter to Management Council. The committee then took brief public testimony on a series of proposed study topics, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript. Early testimony focused on landlord eviction rights, where speakers said the court eviction process is too slow, can worsen housing shortages, and leaves landlords unable to recover rent, fees, or damage costs. The foster care topic was presented as a request to examine whether the system gives too much weight to reunification and not enough to the child’s best interests, especially for younger children. A Blue Envelope Program proposal was also discussed; supporters said it would help law enforcement communicate with autistic or otherwise communication-challenged individuals during traffic stops and emergencies, and improve consistency statewide. The committee also heard a proposal to study Wyoming’s homicide-by-vehicle statute, with testimony from a constituent whose mother was killed by a repeat dangerous driver. Speakers argued the current law leaves a gap because prior DUIs, high-risk driving history, and other aggravating factors do not meaningfully affect charging unless intoxication or extreme conduct is present. Related testimony from Wyoming Pathways said the change should be a tool in the toolbox for prosecutors and could improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. Senator Cooper then raised campaign finance reform and dark money, urging a resolution asking Wyoming’s congressional delegation to seek a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and restore state control over election spending transparency. Additional topics included a request from the Wyoming Livestock Board to review peace officer statutes so its investigators could act on felonies committed in their presence or prevent imminent bodily harm, while remaining within their current duties and certification. Representative Lee asked for review of non-disclosure agreements in public-private partnerships and executive sessions so the public can eventually understand how such agreements were used. Senator Pearson asked for interim consideration of shared custody amendments, saying fit parents should have a fair opportunity for shared parenting after separation. Representative Storer proposed revisiting DUI penalties, especially for refusal of chemical testing, arguing that refusal often prevents prosecution and that the law should impose treatment and license suspension consequences. The committee also heard a request to review statutes involving political parties, and the state court administrator asked for interim study of remote public access to court records, citing ongoing automation efforts, privacy concerns, and funding needs.

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• <01:09:25.960> certified with trying to get bus driver certified with trying to get bus driver
• routes overlapping we free up drivers routes overlapping we free up drivers and<01:14:34.159>
• But knowing that because it's not just school bus drivers, everybody, all the bus drivers companies are
• But knowing that because it's not just school bus drivers, everybody, all the bus driver companies are
• Uh, I think we're deferring this one. school bus driver certification subsidy school bus driver certification

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Recommendation for driver license services include 539.5 million in all. funds, reflecting an increase
• We have about 30 million driver records, the DL data. We also have the criminal justice data.
• Sweeping salary savings to address some driver license issues and some of them are as simple as grades
• But with this remote issuance of driver license, we'll be. a game changer for DPS because we can hire
• Years from now, we're not talking about driver license in the next session. Well, that'd be nice.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We're talking about cost drivers. Okay. We haven't of robust system here in Florida.
• But what are the key cost drivers for universities?
• And do they vary do these cost drivers very on the type and size of the university?
• What are the differences in those cost drivers? So I would like to go first. Okay.
• That's a big driver of why we've been successful to big driver while our students are being successful

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:05:03.919> cinel driver cinel driver cinel 99<00:05:06.720> is<00:05:06.960> to<
• Would you say that if it was your mother who was hit by the driver?
• and bus drivers.
• on their phone, and, you know, another driver could see them.
• on their phone, and, you know, another driver could see them.

Keywords: Roll Call 00:13 Approval of Minutes 00:44 SB 99 Discussion 03:30 SB 99 Vote 12:45 Administrative Regs 17:56, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and heard a personal privilege statement praising Transportation Cabinet staff for helping a constituent obtain a Kentucky Uniform ID in time to board a cruise. The chair also recognized special guests and noted a page for the day. The main bill taken up was Senate Bill 99, with a committee substitute adopted before discussion. Senate Bill 99, sponsored by Senator Douglas, would strengthen Kentucky’s distracted-driving laws by prohibiting the use of personal communication devices to write, send, or read texts while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions for emergency or public safety use and certain reporting or medical situations. The committee substitute clarified that GPS use remains allowed, including for younger drivers, and the bill also bars anyone under 18 from using a device in any manner while driving, sets a $100 fine with no points, and imposes a 90-day license revocation for minors. Supportive testimony and comments emphasized pedestrian and roadway safety, the dangers of distracted driving, and the bill’s alignment with existing CDL-related restrictions. After discussion, the committee voted on Senate Bill 99 by roll call and reported it favorably with the committee substitute attached. Members explaining their votes said the measure would save lives, reflected practices already used in trucking and bus operations, and was a reasonable enforcement approach similar to prior seat belt laws. The committee then received an informational update on five Transportation Cabinet administrative regulations, which were described as updates for federal compliance, signage standards, truck weight-limit renumbering, an OHV pilot program extension, and expanded electronic review of title applications; no substantive objections were raised. The meeting concluded with discussion of adjournment.

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• You asked us to talk about the request for additional funding for driver license regional offices.
• You asked us to talk about the request for additional funding for driver license regional offices.
• all of our uh driver license regional offices. offices. offices.
• <00:20:53.840> Contract<00:20:54.240> mowing ice drivers is up 12%.
• Contract mowing ice drivers is up 12%.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee met to review the Transportation Cabinet’s budget request and the recommended highway plan; no votes were taken. Secretary Jim Gray opened with praise for KYTC snow and ice crews, describing their response to recent winter storms and noting the scale of the effort, including about 2,300 workers, 1,438 pieces of equipment, and more than 948,000 miles driven in the first week. He then outlined the cabinet’s overall highway plan, saying it includes more than 1,300 projects and about $9.5 billion in anticipated state and federal funding over six years, with roughly 40% directed to existing pavements, bridges, and guardrails. He highlighted major priority projects such as the Mountain Parkway four-laning, the Brent Spence Companion Bridge, and the I-69 Ohio River crossing. Budget director Sean McCarron explained that the cabinet adjusted its request after the Consensus Forecast Group lowered road fund revenue estimates, and said the cabinet only included additional requests it viewed as essential. He described requests to support driver licensing regional offices, including funding to maintain temporary and contract staff used to reduce wait times, expand offices from 35 to 41 locations, and support improved customer service; he warned that without the current-year increase, wait times would rise again. He also discussed maintenance funding, saying the proposed increases would help cover rising costs for salt, snow and ice drivers, and mowing, while allowing continued litter pickup, vegetation management, pothole repair, and more in-house snow and ice work. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock addressed specific capital questions, especially the Brent Spence Bridge and Cairo Bridge. For Brent Spence, he said the requested $125 million in general funds is needed because construction costs have risen sharply, citing a 61% increase in highway construction costs from 2020 to 2025, and said Kentucky and Ohio are both contributing to keep the project moving. He added that if the legislature does not provide the $125 million, KYTC would have to shift $100 million in federal highway funds and $25 million in state match from other projects. Hancock also reviewed several project reauthorizations for maintenance facilities and aviation projects, and noted a $5 million federally funded truck parking project aimed at addressing statewide truck parking shortages, especially along interstates and in areas such as Louisville, northern Kentucky, Frankfort, Somerset, and western Kentucky.

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• <03:08:49.319> Care What's called the impaired driver Care What's called the impaired driver
• driver care management program.
• McFarland since 2013 all drivers McFarland since 2013 all drivers convicted<03:20:16.199> of<
• Thank you. driver that started here in New driver that started here in New Hampshire<04:26:02.159>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• a driver in a driverless<01:05:08.160> vehicle.
• <01:08:33.839> that transportation network uh drivers that transportation network uh drivers
• in the human drivers already in the transportation<01:10:45.920> networks.
• <01:12:55.120> This provider uh drivers are concerned.
• This provider uh drivers are concerned.

Bills: HF3169, HF3749, HF2605, HF3541, HF4102, HF3513, HF268

Keywords: suicide prevention, transportation, mental health, bridge safety, data collection, state law, bridge inspection, active transportation, truck parking, public safety, vehicle registration, fee structure, full-service providers, Capitol security, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, Minnesota State Patrol, State Patrol compensation, trooper salary

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• I have been active in Evolve EV drivers.
• Revenues from us as EV drivers really come from two sources, the drivers and the operators of EV chargers
• <00:08:21.759> really Revenues from us as EV drivers really Revenues from us as EV drivers
• <00:08:24.000> and come from two sources, the drivers and come from two sources, the drivers
• Also, because the vehicles drivers.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation met with a quorum, approved the June 3, 2026 minutes, and then heard a presentation from Mike Proctor of Evolve Kentucky on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Proctor described Evolve Kentucky as a nonprofit formed in 2016 to promote EV adoption and charger deployment, said the group has helped place more than 135 chargers at 65 locations, and reported that Kentucky EV registrations have grown rapidly but still represent about 1% of the state’s roughly 3 million vehicles. He also outlined the group’s view that EV drivers and charger operators already contribute to state revenue through annual vehicle fees, charger taxes, utility taxes, and related business taxes, and cited figures showing rising revenue collections as EV adoption increases. A major theme of the presentation was that EV owners are paying their “fair share” rather than being overcharged. Proctor said the current $126 annual EV fee is roughly comparable to the fuel tax a typical gasoline vehicle would pay, and noted that public charging can add additional tax burdens for drivers who cannot charge at home, such as those living in apartments or condos. He also argued that EVs provide broader benefits, including lower noise and air pollution, grid-stabilizing nighttime charging, tourism spending at destination chargers, and reduced road wear for passenger EVs compared with much heavier vehicles. Members questioned Proctor about whether EV owners are paying more than their fair share, how the fee compares with gasoline taxes, and whether apartment and condo residents are disproportionately affected because they rely on public chargers. Proctor responded that the fee was intended to bring EV owners into parity with gas vehicles, not to overcharge them, and said some public chargers are free while others are used by drivers who cannot charge at home. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the minutes approval.

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• driver, then it's 45 days. driver, then it's 45 days.
• then there was no remedy for a driver then there was no remedy for a driver who<01:00:42.240>
• <01:02:45.280> You the driver, you have the notice. You the driver, you have the notice.
• uh last summer um that a drunk driver uh last summer um that a drunk driver drove<01:11:19.560><
• Um this driver was apparently this.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all