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• Minnesota presents its own unique road Minnesota presents its own unique road challenges<00:42:45.160
• We don't have to and do not need roads.
• operate on our public roads. operate on our public roads.
• to road safety. to road safety.
• We appreciate the work from at roads.

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• um HRS 172 uh sorry Hrs regurgitate it um HRS 172 uh sorry Hrs 171-279 [Music] Transportation for roads
• So thank you for the opportunity to testify. transportation for roads and to dhhl for transportation
• for roads and to dhhl for Hawaiian<00:47:00.640> Homestead<00:47:01.079> properties<00:
• Making any changes or classifications of these lands is an act of continuous historical and political
• <01:50:15.480> storm know roads storm know roads storm water<01:50:17.920> great<01

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• The roads, schools, fire, EMS, water, here. This bill punishes careful review.
• : the roads, schools, fire, EMS, water, and wastewater.
• Just half a mile and right where the road starts to turn windy.
• Hastings is full of two-lane roads, winding ones at that.
• , and putting the cost to either expand those roads or have people sit in traffic all day on local roads

Bills: S0330, S0354, S0504, S0506, S0526, S0594, S0840

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee took up several bills related to public safety, housing, disaster recovery, construction, and land use. SB 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, aligned the definition of heart disease with medical practice, and allowed a transferring law enforcement officer to rely on a prior physical if the new agency does not provide one. An amendment stating the act serves an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and fire groups. SB 594 expanded local housing assistance eligibility to residents of mobile home communities, including SHIP rental assistance for lot rent and rehabilitation/emergency repair programs for the home itself; it also passed unanimously after support from manufactured housing advocates. SB 840 revised the hurricane-related land use limits enacted in prior legislation by sunsetting certain temporary restrictions on June 30, 2026, narrowing the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles from a storm track, and exempting certain planning, water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood-related decisions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to fix unintended consequences of prior hurricane recovery legislation, and the measure was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. SB 526 addressed commercial construction projects by prohibiting “no damages for delay” clauses in public construction contracts, directing the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform commercial permit application, requiring permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adding mitigation to product approval categories; county representatives raised concerns about implementation and fees, but the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 504 and SB 506, both by Senator Burgess, creating a framework for code inspector body camera use and a related public records exemption for recordings. Both were described as optional for local governments and were reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 354, a major “blue ribbon projects” bill creating a framework for very large developments that would reserve at least 60% of land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses in exchange for streamlined approval and state preemption over local land use controls. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and land preservation and opponents warning about local control, sprawl, infrastructure costs, and weak conservation protections. Two amendments were adopted to define reserve areas more specifically and address conservation easements, and the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote, with Senator Passidomo voting no.

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• We are really good at keeping an eye on the road.
• And it's because our roads are so dangerous.
• On our roads.
• On our roads.
• Now the screen may not the road and look over before you can touch that screen.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 678, which would allow pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; it drew support from a business representative and was reported favorably. Members then heard several bills by Senator Leak, including SB 466 to designate St. Johns County as the site of the Florida Museum of Black History and create a board to work with the museum foundation and Florida Memorial University; the bill drew supportive testimony about preserving accurate Black history and the significance of the site, and it passed favorably. Leak’s CS/SB 578 would let Florida wineries use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers for larger wine sales, and it also passed favorably. SB 582 would increase penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, limiting the higher penalties to certain nationally or internationally recognized historic properties; it was supported by preservation advocates and reported favorably. CS/SB 1168 would create an aggravated offense for installing or using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of crimes such as murder, domestic violence, or robbery, and it passed favorably after a brief discussion about stalking and violent crimes. CS/SB 806 would make the Florida Attorney General the exclusive public official with standing to enforce Florida charitable trusts, limiting out-of-state attorneys general from suing over Florida-administered trusts; members debated whether this would burden out-of-state beneficiaries, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1228 would advance spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee Springs and Santa Fe spring flows and allow a utility compliance plan amendment to deliver reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 304 would require a qualified medical opinion in child protective investigations involving infants and young children with possible genetic or medical conditions that can mimic abuse, and it drew emotional support from parents and advocates before passing favorably. SB 1286 would clarify that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities like biking or playing outside do not constitute neglect absent reckless endangerment, and it was reported favorably. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated the most extensive debate: it renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the prohibition to handheld device use, and adds penalties in work zones and school zones; supporters cited fatal crash statistics and personal loss, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, racial disparities in traffic stops, and the need for broader distracted-driving and insurance reforms. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably after amendments. The committee also approved two claims bills, SB 14 for the estate of Penao-Hanvier against Miami Beach and SB 20 for J.N. against Hillsborough County, both settled claims recommended favorably by the special master. Finally, CS/SB 68 would modernize health facilities authority financing for private not-for-profit health systems, and CS/SB 172 would restrict misuse of health care specialty titles while preserving titles authorized under existing practice acts; both were discussed with questions about doctors, optometrists, and CRNAs, and both were reported favorably after amendment and debate.

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• would have to rip up a brand new county road.
• heavy equipment across the road in order to rebuild County Road E, and the force main is already compromised
• > order heavy equipment across the road in order heavy equipment across the road in order to<00
• They want to come in and do the road replacement project.
• 832, commonly known as Floodwood Road.

Bills: HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• The road restrictions are only public roads and unincorporated areas with a maximum speed limit of 40
• The road restrictions are only public roads and unincorporated areas with a maximum speed limit of 40
• The road restrictions are only public roads and unincorporated areas with a maximum speed limit of 40
• If I'm going down a county road, an unpaved road, or even a paved road, and I get pulled over, what do
• If I'm going down a county road, an unpaved road, or even a paved road, and I get pulled over, what do

Bills: HB268, SB279, SB304, SB303, SB298

Keywords: lottery winnings, lottery prize, state lottery, income tax exemption, tax exemption, gambling, games of chance, prize proceeds, Alabama Department of Revenue, state income tax, tax relief, winnings, jackpot, lotto, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building

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• [snorts] When I had that ride road.
• , investments like right-sizing roads, investments like right-sizing roads, transit,<01:01:59.839
• Let's open the roads to those add it.
• A human driver don't have those risks and know our roads.
• A human driver don't have those risks and know our roads.

Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576

Keywords: vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house

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• Road Fund through DOT.
• The roads, you're connected in DOT because we have the local road match fund.
• As far as the roads, we have commissioners. We have State road commissioners.
• and the system we have for upkeep on those roads and how we prioritize those roads.
• There's some stretches of that road.

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• 13:08.360> site<00:13:08.640> preparation,<00:13:09.760> and<00:13:10.120> road
• improvements, site preparation, and road improvements, site preparation, and road improvements.
• of access road, grading and fill<00:15:27.360> work<00:15:27.960> on<00:15:28.080>
• ,<00:18:49.080> and relocation of a county owned road, and relocation of a county owned road
• Kentucky Economic Development Road Kentucky Economic Development Road Revenue<00:29:12.000> Bonds

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Summary: The committee first discussed and approved a new airport-related project involving two 60-by-80 corporate hangars. Members asked about how the project would generate revenue, and staff explained that hangar rent and fuel sales would help repay the costs, with more than half of the funding coming from the FAA. The project was approved by roll call vote. The committee then approved two large capital pool projects: a $1,715,120 roof replacement and skylight project for the Libraries and Archives building in Frankfort, and a $2,105,400 exterior renovation project for several state buildings, including Health and Family Services, the Kentucky History Center, and the State Office Building. After that, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented one loan increase and five grant reallocations. The loan increase was for Springfield’s wastewater treatment plant project, rising by $262,300 to just over $2.88 million because bids came in higher than estimated. Members asked about the delay between approval and bidding, and staff explained the design, environmental review, and state approval process can take one to two years. The committee approved the six action items, and then received informational updates on additional water projects that required no action. The Cabinet for Economic Development next presented one forgivable loan and 11 KPDI/KPDI EDF grant projects. The loan was a $1 million forgivable loan for the Perry County Economic Development Board to acquire the Coalfields Industrial Building, with repayment forgivable if a project creates at least 75 jobs. The grant projects included site-readiness and industrial development work in Pendleton, Elizabethtown/Hardin, McCreary, Floyd, Marion, Fleming, Graves, Eddyville/Lyon, Caldwell, Mercer, and Johnson counties. Members asked how local match percentages are set and were told they are based on county population and updated every two years; staff also explained that beneficiaries usually provide the match and are reimbursed after submitting costs. The committee approved the action items. Finally, the Office of Financial Management presented two new debt issues and three SFCC debt issues. The new debt items were a Kentucky Housing Corporation bond authorization of up to $600 million for single-family mortgage revenue bonds, including a $100 million initial transaction, and a $5.5 million multifamily conduit bond for 98 apartments in Lexington. Informational items covered University of Kentucky refunding bonds and Turnpike Authority refunding bonds, both of which produced savings. The three SFCC debt issues for Campbell, Edmonson, and Perry counties were then approved by roll call vote. The meeting ended with brief discussion of the upcoming calendar and scheduling before adjournment.

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• drunk drivers motans by keeping repeat drunk drivers off<00:08:06.479> the<00:08:06.720> road
• unless they demonstrate a off the road unless they demonstrate a real<00:08:09.680> behavioral
• Thank you again and I hope our roads.
• So with that, I ask for your green vote so that we can make our road safer and try and prevent the kind
• safer and try and prevent make our road safer and try and prevent the<00:13:08.800> kind<00:13

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of pavement engineers and public works directors responsible for maintaining our local streets and roads
• As we increase the weight, we're hurting things down the road.
• The Olympics—we're hoping we have hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds of buses on the road all over
• AB 2453 would enable firefighters, lifeguards, and police to reach off-road areas such as beaches and
• They are the men and women who log countless hours on the road and spend weeks away from their families

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• would benefit from mixed use and residential development, but does not have sufficient water, sewer, roads
• and Seven Coves Road.
• Uh, in order to make infrastructure improvements like roads are done so and that those utilities move
• About 45% of people want to spend tax money on transit and don't want to spend it on roads.
• About 45% of people want to spend tax money on roads but not transit.

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• We've owned it since about 2010, which is the road that the accident occurred on.
• We've owned it Road in New Hampshire.
• Um, which is the road since about 2010.
• It on of Route 302 in East Conway Road.
• lifeless bodies lying in the road. lifeless bodies lying in the road.

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• Minnesota were ever to go down the road Minnesota were ever to go down the road of<00:21:37.600>
• Thank you for this time today. 143,112 miles of roads and highways and 143,112 miles of roads and highways
• through the local government road through the local government road wetland<01:19:29.679> replacement
• other projects such as trails or roads other projects such as trails or roads on<01:23:55.840>
• regulations<01:31:57.679> are across the road, the regulations are across the road, the

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• Similarly, SB 1087 would require GHG targets to include all on-road transportation sectors, including
• responsible pathway for our collector vehicles that represent only a small fraction of cars on the road
• But to even think that all those cars would be traveling on the road all in the same day, I'm sorry,
• This bill applies to on-road heavy-duty vehicles, off-road diesel vehicles, and special equipment vehicles
• That they are under 1,000 miles if they're on-road, and yard carts are usually used seasonally within

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• We're just dying for roads and all types of infrastructure.
• It gives us a chance to name some roads that need to be done in our areas.
• I especially want to thank all of you on this dais for the County Road Grant.
• This translates to $78.4 million every day for schools, roads, and infrastructure.
• Constant energy activity places extraordinary strain on our roads and public services.

Bills: HB188, HB265, HJR35, HJR47, SB1901, HB188, HB265, HJR35

Keywords: Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts

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• The department is in dire need of funding for safety for our roads and safety for our bridges, and this
• That's key to this whole discussion. roads and safety for our bridges roads and safety for our bridges
• I think you know we're talking about funding for our roads and bridges.
• I think you know we're talking about funding for our roads and bridges.
• , limit on locally controlled roads, limit on locally controlled roads, please<00:26:49.200> say

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• but also language that limit for roads but also language that sections<00:41:25.760> of<00:41
• co-chair roads. Hi. Uh member elephante. co-chair roads. Hi. Uh member elephante.
• chair with co-chairs uh WAI and roads chair with co-chairs uh WAI and roads and<00:45:27.599>
• , myself as chair with co-chair roads, myself as chair with co-chair roads, member<00:49:05.559><
• and Kunuha, and co-chairs Wakai Roads and Kunuha, and member<01:05:48.000> Dort.

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• the<02:23:22.240> road, seen from the road, seen from the road, and<02:23:24.080> everyone
• Some towns place arbitrary limits on the length of dead-end roads and cul-de-sac roads.
• Some towns place arbitrary limits on the length of dead-end roads and cul-de-sac roads.
• <02:28:24.960> is that to that that uh existing road is that to that that uh existing road
• marshal who said as long as the roads marshal who said as long as the roads are<02:33:48.319>

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• 60, State Road 70, U.S. 301, U.S. 90, U.S. 19, U.S. 27.
• There are SIS road and bridge facilities in almost every county in the state.
• 60, State Road 70, U.S. 301, U.S. 90, of the committee, State Road 60, State Road 70, U.S. 301, U.S.
• There are SIS road and bridge facilities in almost every county in the state.
• That's the way that many of these counties fund their roads.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to consider its recommended fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and a conforming committee bill. Chair Shove presented an $18.5 billion TED budget, describing it as about 8.5% below the prior year’s TED budget and emphasizing recurring savings, reductions to vacant positions over 90 days old, and a focus on core agency needs. He highlighted funding for economic development, Visit Florida, Space Florida, affordable housing programs, military affairs, libraries, cultural and historic preservation grants, emergency management, and a $14.1 billion transportation work program. The committee then took up PCB TED 2501, which changes documentary stamp tax distributions by redirecting certain revenues to general revenue. The bill would reinstate the general revenue service charge on the supplemental housing-related dock stamp revenue, eliminating a recurring $150 million source for the State Housing Trust Fund, and would also redirect about $466 million from the State Transportation Trust Fund to general revenue. Chair Shove said the measure has no net zero fiscal impact on state revenues and does not alter the longstanding standard dock stamp funding for affordable housing or eliminate FDOT programs, arguing the bill preserves flexibility for future legislatures. Public testimony was split. Representatives from the Florida Transportation Builders Association and the Florida Public Transportation Association warned that the transportation trust fund reduction would significantly affect FDOT’s five-year work program, especially the Strategic Intermodal System, and could reduce planned capacity improvements and transit funding. Several members also raised concerns about the housing-related changes, arguing the bill undercuts commitments made through the Live Local framework and could weaken affordable housing efforts. In closing, Chair Shove defended the bill as a necessary tightening of recurring spending and said existing affordable housing and transportation programs would still be funded through other appropriations. The committee approved PCB TED 2501 on a 10-2 vote and reported it favorably before adjourning.