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NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:45 am

Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The second project is Environmental Engineering Analytics.
  • . as well as the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer.
  • to that Vonslo software that they recommended.
  • Approved by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer.
  • These degrees are primarily in complex engineering fields: nuclear, chemical, and mechanical engineering
Keywords: 996, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 13, February 24, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • licensing software. licensing software. um<02:00:58.719> the<02:00:59.040> vehicle
  • That was that $24,000 for the software.
  • > keys<02:01:14.560> for<02:01:14.800> the software to manage keys for the software
  • 600,000 for the uh the new software 600,000 for the uh the new software program<02:05:41.360>
  • next one would be the state engineer. next one would be the state engineer.
Keywords: 916, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • I do appreciate, about a year ago, I recognized and called and asked about software.
  • I do appreciate, about a year ago, I recognized and called and asked about software.
  • The Corps of Engineers campgrounds require federal approval as well.
  • This project is pending review by the Division of Water and the Corps of Engineers.
  • This project is pending review by the Division of Water and the Corps of Engineers.
Summary: The committee met for its second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Members then heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% tourism marketing fund. Witnesses explained that the fund supports statewide tourism promotion, advertising, research, regional marketing, and matching grants to local tourism commissions, and that it cannot be used for capital construction. They reported that the General Assembly and governor increased appropriations in the 2024 session, adding $3 million in FY25 and $7 million in FY26, and set aside funding for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative. Tourism officials emphasized that Kentucky tourism is a major economic driver, citing 2023 figures of $13.8 billion in economic impact, 79.3 million visitors, $9.7 billion in direct spending, more than 95,000 jobs supported, and nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue. They said the department now uses targeted digital and over-the-top advertising in selected domestic and international markets, with 62% of media placements digital and 80% of the budget spent out of state. Members asked about market selection, how the department measures return on investment, and what attracts visitors from places such as Dallas, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.; officials said research shows a mix of family visits, outdoor recreation, and varied Kentucky offerings, and that 81% of overnight visitors are repeat visitors. They also discussed the potential impact of tariffs and trade tensions on bourbon-related tourism and international visitation, especially from Canada, and officials said they were monitoring the situation with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA. The committee then heard from Kentucky State Parks officials on capital projects funded through HJR 76, HJR 56, and House Bill 6. They said they are providing quarterly project reports and have been meeting regularly with the Finance Cabinet’s engineering and contract staff. The presentation focused on campground utilities, broadband, and structural upgrades, including $40 million for campground improvements across the park system, with completed bathhouse renovations at Barren River and Nolin Lake and additional projects underway or in planning. Officials said the work is based on camper survey feedback, such as requests for better Wi-Fi, sewer and electric upgrades, frost-free spigots, and improved site layouts, and noted that the My Old Kentucky Home campground project is under construction and expected to be completed by spring 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Because I don't want to keep him or the engineer up here. Are you the engineer? Mr. Moody. Mr.
  • And the engineer and the Army Corps of Engineers, they were literally about to get on a helicopter in
  • The software was, they had the actual software engineers come in on their own time and actually program
  • And for Mender, it's had their software engineers internal to this center and actually modified that
  • It's known as climate engineering.
Summary: The joint Senate and House disaster preparedness hearing convened in Kerrville with quorum, public testimony limited to three minutes and invited testimony to 10 minutes. Leaders from both chambers, along with the lieutenant governor and speaker, framed the hearing as an unprecedented joint effort focused on learning from the July 4 flood, honoring victims, and identifying actions to reduce future loss of life. The committee also heard opening remarks about decorum, logistics, and the intent to continue work in future sessions. The first panel included Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Sheriff Larry Leitha, Emergency Management Coordinator William B. Thomas IV, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr., Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice, Upper Guadalupe River Authority representative William Rector, Kendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk, and Real County Judge Bella Rubio. They described the flood as sudden and catastrophic, with Kerr County reporting 108 deaths and two missing. Local officials emphasized that they received no timely warning of the scale of the event, that responders and volunteers acted heroically under extreme conditions, and that communications, cell coverage, and rural emergency resources were strained. Several witnesses said the county’s existing alert systems were limited by geography, sparse broadband, and the speed of the flood. Testimony focused on possible improvements, including real-time flood gauges and predictive monitoring, stronger rural emergency management staffing and training, better interoperability and alerting tools such as IPAWS, CodeRED, WENS, and sirens, and expanded broadband and radio coverage. Kerrville asked for a flood warning system before next summer and state help for stormwater, floodplain, and disaster recovery funding. UGRA described its past and current flood-warning and mitigation efforts, including gauge funding, a new software-based flood prediction project, and consideration of additional retention dams. Kendall and Real counties highlighted successful or needed alerting and evacuation practices, while also stressing the difficulty of funding and maintaining such systems in small rural counties. Members asked detailed questions about the timeline of the flood response, low-water crossings, communications failures, sirens, bridges, and whether regional consolidation or additional infrastructure could improve future preparedness.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (05/05/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • When we get on a plane today, uh, there's electric computers and software that are controlling the engines
  • computers and software that are controlling<00:26:55.840> the<00:26:56.000> engines<00
  • Engineers are smart. Yeah. Engineers are smart. Yeah.
  • We have a chemical engineering first hire, um, TJ, and then a software engineer.
  • um first hire um TJ and then a software um first hire um TJ and then a software engineer.<00:37:
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (04/08/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • check engine light in my 2006 Scion XP. check engine light in my 2006 Scion XP.
  • While happy to engine light situation.
  • Uh, but the check engine light now.
  • engine light in a big way.
  • light are weaponizing the check engine light are weaponizing the check engine light in<01:33:37.120
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 04/16/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section economic engine for the state.
  • So we had transitioned to a new software.
  • has<01:37:46.400> the a new software.
  • The new software has the a new software.
  • By the time we upon the new software.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Autonomous vehicles regulated 3/4/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These jobs include manufacturing, engineering, distribution, maintenance, and technical services, many
  • ,<00:04:17.919> distribution, engineering, distribution, engineering, distribution, maintenance
  • engineers, and analysts must possess. engineers, and analysts must possess.
  • <00:35:24.000> systems and vehicle technology software systems and vehicle technology software
  • We know there's a chance of software and technology issues. Um way more wouldn't do that.
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The committee took up House File 5313, a bipartisan bill to create a statewide framework for autonomous vehicles in Minnesota. The author said the bill is intended to improve safety, provide regulatory clarity, avoid a patchwork of local rules, and support economic development and mobility for seniors and people with disabilities. The bill was described as a work in progress, and the committee adopted three author amendments: A12, a technical correction; A15, which states MDOT and Public Safety can absorb the bill’s incidental costs within existing resources; and A14, which added clarifying airport-related language requested by the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport/MAC. The Minnesota Department of Transportation testified in support of continued discussion but said the bill needs more work in several areas, including an annual MDOT permitting process for AV operators, defining operational design domains, adding stronger enforcement authority, clarifying remote assistance roles, and requiring fully automated vehicles to be registered with Public Safety. MDOT said it has worked with the governor’s connected and automated vehicles council and more than 70 stakeholders on recommendations. Industry and transit witnesses strongly supported the bill, citing existing AV deployments and safety benefits. Southwest Transit’s CEO said its Eden Prairie AV service has carried 27,000 riders over 112,000 miles with no accidents, strong customer satisfaction, and increased ridership. A Whimo representative said the bill would create regulatory certainty and help expand AV deployment. Several public witnesses emphasized accessibility and safety. A disability advocate described how autonomous vehicles could improve independence for people who cannot drive, including those with epilepsy and other disabilities, and urged passage of the bill. A former 911 dispatcher and state patrol employee said AVs could reduce crashes and protect drivers, pedestrians, and officers, contrasting a dangerous human ride-share experience with a safer autonomous ride. Another disability advocate and blind Minnesotan testified that AVs could help address transportation barriers, though he also noted ongoing discrimination problems with ride-hailing services for blind riders with guide dogs. After the amendments were adopted, the bill was moved to the Commerce Committee.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-REVIEW Jun 16th, 2026

ALC-REVIEW

Transcript Highlights:
  • Number one is with the Division of Correction, with Pett and Pettit Consulting Engineers.
  • Number seven, also with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, with Snow Engineering.
  • This is for on-call engineering services.
  • , civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and other professional design
  • This is a new contract for their pension administration system software modernization, migration, and
Summary: The committee met to review a supplemental agenda, procurement rule revisions, methods of finance, discretionary grants, contracts, and a member disclosure. The Office of State Procurement presented rule changes tied to 2025 legislative changes, including Act 782, with updates to sole-source definitions, unrealistic bids, protest requirements, debarment procedures, and recodification references; the committee voted to accept the supplemental agenda and approve the rules. Members also approved eight methods of finance covering university repairs, equipment replacement, property purchase, and capital projects, along with a large slate of discretionary grants for courts, health, DHS, historic preservation, and tobacco prevention programs. The committee then reviewed RFQs and six ratifications. The ratifications included a Workforce Connections payment to ACT WorkKeys, Department of Health costs from an ice-storm-related water leak, a large Department of Public Safety ratification for Motorola’s Arkansas Wireless Information Network upgrade, Veterans Affairs HVAC and medical-service payments, and a UA Little Rock painting contract. The Department of Public Safety ratification drew extended questioning about why the expired Motorola contract had not been renewed sooner and why the issue took months to reach the committee; agency officials said the project was bond-funded, had not been tracked in ASIS, and involved ongoing negotiations and system updates. Despite concerns, the committee approved the ratifications. Members also reviewed a long list of construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including numerous university, DHS, health, corrections, and state agency agreements. Several contracts were discussed in more detail, including an SAU custodial contract question about sales tax and transparency reporting, and Department of Corrections aerial application contracts for Tucker and Cummins farms, which officials said served separate facilities in different parts of the state. The committee approved the contract lists, reviewed reports, and accepted a disclosure from Representative Andrew Collins regarding his investment interest in a company leasing property to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services before adjourning.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We've gotten to a new software for our dining program for purchasing and menu design.
  • We've gotten to a new software for our dining program for purchasing, menu design.
  • And we do this through engineering, or through different engineering strategies when cultivating cells
  • Or through different engineering strategies when cultivating cells.
  • And we're now using the engineering... Exciting.
Summary: The Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation held its second informational hearing at UCLA, focusing on California’s alternative protein sector and the role of public institutions in expanding plant-based, fermentation, and cultivated protein options. Chair Ash Kalra opened by highlighting prior state investments in UC research centers, the importance of student engagement, and the hearing’s three panels: reducing the carbon footprint of institutional meals, addressing market challenges to scaling alternative proteins, and advancing future food research and workforce development. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan also briefly praised the committee’s work and its relevance to climate and health goals. The first panel featured Friends of the Earth, UCLA Dining, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Megan Jones described California school food efforts, including technical assistance and microgrants that helped districts expand plant-based meals, reduce water and carbon footprints, and improve student satisfaction. Pete Angelese explained how UCLA Dining uses concept-driven venues, sustainable purchasing, and marketing nudges to increase plant-forward choices, while Dr. Michelle Wood outlined Los Angeles County’s 2024–2025 board motions to expand plant-based options in county food venues and programs, including joining the World Resources Institute’s Cool Food Pledge. Committee members asked about costs, procurement, and how student and consumer behavior can be influenced. The second panel addressed market barriers to scaling alternative proteins. Zach Weston and Daniel Gertner emphasized that the sector faces a cost-and-scale trap, high capital needs, and financing gaps, and they recommended grants, tax credits, loan guarantees, procurement commitments, and workforce development. T.K. Pillen of Beyond Meat argued that the category has faced a recent downturn due to consumer skepticism, industry attacks on “fake meat,” and pricing pressures, and said the key to renewed growth is increasing demand through better taste, health, pricing, and messaging around “plant protein.” Panelists also discussed hidden subsidies and structural advantages for conventional animal agriculture, and committee members raised questions about iBank loan guarantees and supply chain challenges. The final panel highlighted UCLA’s research and training efforts. Dr. Amy Roet described the Future Food Fellows program, which trains students across disciplines in science, communication, leadership, and community-building, and supports research on scalable, safe, and nutritious alternative proteins. Corinne Smith shared her cultivated meat research and student leadership in the Alternative Proteins Project at UCLA. Dr. Janet Tomiyama presented consumer psychology findings showing that disgust, gender norms, and terminology strongly affect acceptance, with “plant protein” and “complementary proteins” testing better than “fake meat.” The hearing concluded with support for continued public investment, clearer messaging, and expanded education and workforce pipelines to help California remain a leader in alternative protein innovation.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Native American-owned businesses are economic engines, generating $86 billion in sales, shipments, and
  • H.R. 915, a bill to authorize small business loans to finance access to modern business software and
  • , including... ...systems and business software, including those that utilize artificial intelligence
  • Third, re-engineer the expansion joints for shifting. A 2,000-foot concrete pad...
  • It's an engineering problem. It can be solved. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/12/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right here in the Hudson River, what is now called, referred to as the Capitol Region, his engineering
  • AS THE CAPITOL REGION, HIS ENGINEERING SKILLS AND STRATEGIC VISION REALLY HELPED TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE
  • It is, in every sense, an economic engine for the state.
  • It is, in every sense, an economic engine for the state.
  • Device, software, even your battery level, which is extremely scary, by the way, to determine how much
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York. The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14. During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 11th, 2025

Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Transcript Highlights:
  • program. 30% of our software engineers are veterans over 50% Hispanic that averages around 15% and even
  • throughout the state of California that over half of our students in engineering right now are Hispanic
  • This will allow us to go from about 300 engineering majors to about 2,000.
  • And for every software engineering graduate we graduate, there's four jobs waiting.
  • For every electrical engineering graduate, there's three.
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • No sir, so what we would need is software.
  • at least how highlight the potential through software?
  • piece of software.
  • Okay, and Major Dixon also, could this software be used to detect other crimes as well?
  • Or the state that has become the economic engine of the United States of America? Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • The software engineers had to recreate games that would fit this ridiculously strict identifying of what
  • The software engineers had to recreate games that would fit this ridiculously strict identifying of what
  • The software engineers had to recreate games that would fit this ridiculously strict identifying of what
  • The software engineers had to recreate games that would fit this ridiculously strict identifying of what
  • The software engineers had to recreate games that would fit this ridiculously strict identifying of what
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 733, which would restore electronic pull-tab features such as open-all, free play, bonus games, and similar functions that were restricted in 2023. The bill’s supporters, including representatives of Allied Charities of Minnesota, the American Legion, and a Bloomington school activities foundation, argued that the 2023 changes reduced revenue for charitable gambling operations and, in turn, cut funding for veterans programs, youth sports, food shelves, school needs, and other local community services. Several supporters cited early revenue declines since the new rules took effect, including double-digit drops and one example of a Bloomington site reporting a 29% year-over-year decline overall and a 44% drop in e-tab revenue. They also argued that restoring the features would help charities without meaningfully increasing casino play. Opponents, including Citizens Against Gambling Expansion and the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, said the bill would expand slot-machine-like gambling in neighborhood bars and restaurants and increase problem gambling and related social harms. They argued the features in question mimic slot machines, are especially concerning in non-age-restricted locations, and would amount to a major expansion of gambling. The tribal representative also said the 2023 clarification was appropriate, that charitable gambling revenues do not translate efficiently into mission funding, and that tax relief or other policy changes would be better ways to help charities than restoring the disputed features. The chair reminded testifiers to keep comments neutral and not partisan. After testimony, a member discussion began, with Representative Ray Rower thanking the testifiers and expressing support for their work. The transcript excerpt does not show a final vote or disposition beyond the bill being recommended to be re-referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Dec 2nd, 2025

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, like, right, if you all have ever had your check engine light on, right, I hate when that happens
  • Once established, the software will automatically alert the appropriate division and the Division of
  • vendor, we initially just installed 14 trackers in these vehicles that really get a sense of what the software
  • I do know some other agencies may be using different forms of software. Agency that’s using Geotab.
  • I do know some other agencies may be using different forms of software.
Summary: The Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum and heard several presentations on state fleet management. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services described its new fleet tracking rollout using AT&T/GeoTab devices, funded with $804,000, to monitor vehicle location, fuel use, idle time, driver behavior, and maintenance needs in real time. Members asked about whether the system was unique to FDACS and whether it duplicated reporting to the Department of Management Services; the agency said it was still implementing the system and would follow up on those questions. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission presented on its large and diverse fleet, including more than 4,000 assets, and explained that it uses both the statewide FleetWave system and the Samsara telematics platform. FWC said FleetWave is used for monthly reporting and replacement tracking, while Samsara provides real-time location and diagnostics, reducing administrative burden and improving accountability. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Florida Highway Patrol then outlined their fleet operations, emphasizing that most assets support law enforcement, that multiple manual systems create data inaccuracies, and that they are seeking a $750,000 increase to modernize fleet management with telematics, automated receipt processing, and a centralized database to improve safety and efficiency. The committee also considered SPB 7010, which would authorize the Department of Financial Services and local governmental entities to allow post-tax Roth contributions in deferred compensation plans, in addition to existing pre-tax contributions. After a brief explanation, there was no debate or public testimony, and the committee voted to submit the bill as a committee bill. The roll call showed the measure was favorably reported, and the meeting then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 10, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • But these tools are just no different than a search engine, right?
  • It's it's very important to have the additional layers on top of I your search engines.
  • You're instructional software applications or anything that is digital and nature.
  • Districts utilized a variety of different platforms, a variety of different software tools.
  • Do all of that just like we don't have search engines that to all of that.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025

Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII

Transcript Highlights:
  • the resources, normal growth, information. resources, normal growth, refresh, laptops, desktops, software
  • Engineering the new RTS for maximum usability, operability, and future adaptive ability will provide
  • Insurance companies obviously have the technical wherewithal to handle, you know, large-scale software
  • Was that the software update you just referenced in your testimony?
  • Turning to item four on the same page, Legacy Software Enhancement.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you. various roles considering engineering various roles considering engineering um<00:18:30.559
  • <01:24:20.080> project, been through a large software project, been through a large software
  • So, you kind of lease access to the software from the vendor.
  • cover how they um uh different software cover how they um uh different software and<01:42:53.360
  • 47:34.159> the new software solution provides the new software solution provides the ability<01
Summary: The committee first approved the July 9 minutes without objection and heard from Jay Hartz and Jonathan Harris of the Legislative Research Commission. Members asked about Capitol and legislator security in light of recent targeted shootings in other states. Hartz said LRC had removed members’ home addresses from its website, was reviewing other state-government records for similar information, and was working with the Speaker, Senate President, Kentucky State Police, and outside security experts on broader safety measures. He also said LRC is exploring commercial products to help block personal contact information from public view, but declined to name vendors publicly. Harris added that driver’s license scans at the Capitol are handled by Kentucky State Police, while LRC has a process for flagging high-volume or concerning contacts for police review. The LRC also reported that redistricting work has already begun, with census coordination underway, evaluation of redistricting software including Mapitude and open-source tools, and plans to make the same tools available to the public in the LRC library. The committee then heard from Kentucky Wired Operations Company CEO Robert Morphonius, COO Tom Snyder, and counsel Patrick Hughes about the Kentucky Wired network. They explained the corporate structure: Kentucky Wired Operations Company is a private for-profit special purpose entity that designs, builds, operates, and maintains the network; Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Company is a nonprofit instrumentality used for financing; and Open Fiber Kentucky handles commercialization of excess capacity under a wholesale agreement. They said Kentucky Wired Operations is in the operations and maintenance phase, with those obligations continuing until 2045, and that technical changes to the network generally require KCNA approval through formal change-order processes. They also said the company conducted a market test in June 2023 under Schedule 19 of its contract, considered proposals including Open Fiber and the incumbent service provider, and retained the existing provider. Members asked about KCNA’s role, procurement, network customers, and revenue. The witnesses said Quac operates outside normal state procurement because its process is governed by contract, while KCNA acts as the Commonwealth’s oversight authority and filter for changes. They identified current network users as including AOC, KCTCS, postsecondary education, and other Commonwealth agencies, with all requests routed through KCNA; they also said a separate change process for Exceliccom is in litigation. On funding, they said the operation is paid through monthly appropriations, with roughly a million dollars a month for the service provider and a couple hundred thousand for Quac’s oversight, not including debt service, which is bundled into the availability payment. The discussion ended as members began asking about responsibility for damage-related costs such as squirrel-related outages.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • engineers, and analysts must possess. engineers, and analysts must possess.
  • <00:58:24.880> systems and vehicle technology software systems and vehicle technology software
  • We know there's a chance of software and technology issues with these cars.
  • We know there's a chance of software and technology issues with these cars.
  • We know there's a chance of software and technology issues with these cars.
Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576