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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- Deputy Director for Operations of Alabama D and here speaking on behalf of Director Cooper and Chief Engineer
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Commerce and Tourism Feb 18th, 2025
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Jails are the engines of violence, disease, and death.
Keywords:
bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/20/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- excellent education, with one starting college at the age of 16 and another who is now a nuclear engineer
- excellent education, with one starting college at the age of 16 and another who is now a nuclear engineer
- excellent education, with one starting college at the age of 16 and another who is now a nuclear engineer
- excellent education, with one starting college at the age of 16 and another who is now a nuclear engineer
- excellent education, with one starting college at the age of 16 and another who is now a nuclear engineer
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 26, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have Operating Engineers Local 3. Welcome. Please proceed.
- Pono Thei, Deputy Political Director for Operating Engineers Local 3.
- Masons' Union, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, and the Operating Engineers
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operating Allied craft workers and the operating Allied craft workers and the operating engineers - uh together the member unions engineers uh together the member unions of<01:54:03.960>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several housing, land use, and preservation bills. HB 1008 HD2 would require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to complete historic preservation determinations for state affordable housing projects within 90 days and create sensitivity-based review pathways. HHFDC, DLNR’s State Historic Preservation Division, and written testimony from DBEDT supported the bill as an expedited process for projects unlikely to affect significant historic resources. Members asked how the bill would define significant versus non-significant historic properties, how it would interact with Kapakai analysis, and whether burial councils had been consulted; SHPD said the bill would not replace Kapakai review and that burial councils had not been included. Written support also came from OHA, Hawaii Realtors, and the Maui Chamber of Commerce.
HB 1093 would clarify the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s powers relating to housing projects. HPHA supported the measure, saying it would align definitions with prior law and help deconcentrate poverty by allowing mixed-income rebuilding. The director also said the bill was increasingly urgent because of reported federal HUD priorities that could affect public housing and Section 8 funding. HB 1096 HD1 would repeal state low-income housing preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans, with HPHA saying federal veteran programs such as VASH are a better mechanism and that the state preference has not been used in years. HB 1411 would allow HHFDC projects to give sale or lease preferences to applicants who live or work within five miles of a project; HHFDC and the Hawaii Chapter of NAIOP supported it as a way to keep residents connected to their communities, while members raised constitutional concerns about broader local-preference policies.
The committee also heard HB 367 HD1, which would create county permit exemptions for certain agricultural and maintenance activities. Written testimony included opposition from the Department of Planning and Permitting and support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Grassroot Institute, and others. A public testifier opposed the bill, arguing that permit exemptions could worsen safety and compliance problems. Finally, HB 826 HD1 would allow county planning commissions, by special permit, to authorize residential housing in agricultural districts for agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or fee simple ownership under certain conditions. HHFDC supported it as a faster alternative to lengthy state land-use redistricting, but the Department of Agriculture, Land Use Commission, and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development raised concerns about food production impacts, due process, service provision, jurisdictional conflicts, and the use of special permits for what could amount to district boundary changes. Public testimony was mixed, with some support and some opposition. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/27/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- WHICH IS RUN BY NASSAU HEALTHCARE CORPORATION WAS THE SUBJECT OF A TAKEOVER BY THE STATE THAT WAS ENGINEERED
- Our concern a year ago was the fact that the Governor engineered this takeover because the Governor wanted
- adult daycare centers exist to serve seniors, not to siphon off taxpayer resources and operate as engines
- adult daycare centers exist to serve seniors, not to siphon off taxpayer resources and operate as engines
- budget that delivers on the promise, offers critical support, yes, to New York City and the economic engine
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions.
The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading.
The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/19/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- with an expectation that, all right, you know, we do our pro forma, we get our designs, we get our engineering
- with an expectation that, all right, you know, we do our pro forma, we get our designs, we get our engineering
- So, there's a ripple effect, and then on top of that, there's engines and equipment and employment, and
there's and then on top of that, there's there's and then on top of that, there's there's engines- <02:01:27.160>
and engines and engines and equipment<02:01:30.040>and <02:01:30.280>
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 19, March 4, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at overall professions, meaning medical industry, engineers, clergy, they're fourth behind
- If you look at overall professions, meaning medical industry, engineers, clergy, they're fourth behind
- If you look at overall professions, meaning medical industry, engineers, clergy, they're fourth behind
- professions, meaning<01:47:08.239>
medical <01:47:08.719>industry, <01:47:10.159>engineers - , meaning medical industry, engineers, meaning medical industry, engineers, clergy, clergy, clergy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- think is really vital for us as policy makers to, you know, dive into what is driving our economic engine
- think is really vital for us as policy makers to, you know, dive into what is driving our economic engine
- the existing strengths that we have around different parts of the automotive supply chain, civil engineering
- c> uh<00:48:29.280>
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to lay out House Bill 2203 today, which aims to include land surveyors alongside architects and engineers
- Back in 2019, there was a bill that effectively protected engineers and architects.
- Surveyors should be included when you have engineers already because they're doing all the topography
- If it was fair to exempt engineers, it would be fair to exempt the surveyors. I agree.
- The brakes could go out, it could be the engine catches on fire, or whatever.
Bills:
HB4011, HB2680, HB4325, HB4327, HB4944, HB1761, HB4688, HB3453, HB40, HB1707, HB4749, HB2322, HB3647, HB4139, HB4081, HB2203, HB2100, HB4170, HB3104, HB4623, HB40
Keywords:
partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They are just such a great engine of production and preservation.
- They are just such a great engine of production and preservation.
- They are just such a great engine of production and preservation.
- They are just such a great engine of production and preservation.
- They are just such a great engine of production and preservation.
Summary:
The committee met for an agency overview from Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho. After member and staff introductions, Ho described Minnesota Housing’s mission, structure, and role as a mission-driven financial institution that issues bonds, uses earnings to support operations, and works across the housing continuum from homelessness prevention to homeownership and preservation. She emphasized that the agency is not a builder or regulator, but funds and partners with developers, local governments, nonprofits, and lenders. She also noted the agency’s four divisions, including a new local government housing programs division created after the 2023 legislative session expanded the agency’s responsibilities.
Ho reviewed funding and program activity, saying Minnesota Housing spent $1.96 billion in fiscal year 2024 and helped more than 73,000 households. She highlighted that the agency’s work is heavily competitive and often oversubscribed, with many projects selected through RFPs and grants but more applications than available resources. She discussed 2023 and 2024 investments, including homeownership, rental, and manufactured housing projects, and said roughly half of competitive dollars have gone to Greater Minnesota over the last several years. She also explained the difference between funds committed and funds actually disbursed, noting that construction and rehabilitation projects can take many months to close and draw down funds.
The commissioner also updated members on new programs created in 2023 and 2024, including first-generation down payment assistance, the Greater Minnesota Workforce Housing Development Program, public housing rehabilitation, state housing tax credits, and other local and regional initiatives. She said some programs are already closed out, while others remain in early implementation or are still accepting applications. Ho mentioned a forthcoming technical amendment to adjust a high-rise sprinkler program after eligibility issues limited participation. She closed with examples of projects preserved or funded, including a St. Louis Park preservation deal, public housing preservation in Greater Minnesota, a St. Cloud challenge project, and the first-generation down payment assistance program, which distributed $50 million to about 1,450 first-time buyers, most of whom were Black, Indigenous, or people of color. No votes or formal committee actions were taken.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (02/03/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- curriculum, because, you know, you may have a deep-held belief that 2 plus 2 is five, but I want the engineer
- And I'm an engineer by training, so I can understand a lot of really complex things, but these things
- understand half of it you know and I'm understand half of it you know and I'm an<00:50:14.319>
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- teachers and our parents, we give future generations the greatest chance at keeping this Texas economic engine
- I am a successful software engineer. I'm the senior engineer at Omega Airline Software.
- In my work as senior engineer and project manager for a mega airline software, I work with cybersecurity
- more than two decades ago, I thought graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce, marrying a cowboy with an engineering
- more than two decades ago, I thought graduating from Texas A&M-Commerce, marrying a cowboy with an engineering
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities.
Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases.
Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/18/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I am an engineer by trade and have designed and installed the solar and battery storage on my own home
- <02:40:33.319>
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and <02:40:34.800>have <02:40:34.960>designed <02:40:35.359>and engineer - by trade and have designed and engineer by trade and have designed and installed<02:40:35.960>
the
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand how OSHA Engineers Union.
- ironic about that is if you went 49 miles and you went to Durango, Colorado, they've got a steam engine
- Colorado, they've got a steam engine Colorado, they've got a steam engine train<01:55:04.000>
- to the companies and the economic engine to the companies and the economic engine of<03:12:39.680
- <03:12:46.560>
without spokes of that economic engine without spokes of that economic engine
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Friday, May 1, 2026, on a voice vote after Representative Johnson offered a humorous Star Wars-themed motion. Members then made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, including Finance, Business Affairs and Labor, State Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources, and Appropriations, along with a few non-legislative notices such as open enrollment and a Cinco de Mayo potluck.
The chamber also received a committee report from Appropriations recommending House Bills 1016, 1272, 1326, 1428, and Senate Bill 5 to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The Majority Leader moved to add House Bills 1054, 1272, 1327, 1016, and 1428 to the special orders calendar for May 4, 2026 at 9:18 a.m., and there was no objection.
The House then took up Senate Bill 160, concerning employee protections in the workplace, with a Business and Labor committee report. The bill’s sponsors said it would ensure meatpacking workers receive frequent bathroom breaks and that the cost of initial protective equipment is not deducted from paychecks. Supporters argued the bill protects basic dignity and health, while opponents said the issues are already covered by OSHA and that the measure is redundant, potentially preempted, and too specific to one employer. Representative Richardson offered amendment L002 to require coordination with OSHA before state action, but the amendment was defeated on a voice vote. Debate on the bill continued, with members divided over whether the legislation was needed or whether existing labor and safety rules were sufficient.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Business entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, and tech tycoons are the engines of America's prosperity
- Business entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, and tech tycoons are the engines of America's prosperity
- Business entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, and tech tycoons are the engines of America's prosperity
- Business entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, and tech tycoons are the engines of America's prosperity
- Business entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, and tech tycoons are the engines of America's prosperity
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 16, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's not just the higher-level, you know, engineers and architects that we need, which we do need,
- We have been price engineering the program to ensure that we don't go beyond the $185 million.
- <05:58:06.600>
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on constantly doing uh cost engineering on constantly doing uh cost engineering
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This was a long study that a lot of city, county engineers, department and MnDOT officials met on for
- While 25 feet off the ground, the aircraft's engine quit and Hannigan was forced to make an unpowered
- While 25 ft off the ground, the aircraft's<01:01:29.680>
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and <01:01:30.440>Hannigan <01:01:31.240>was aircraft's engine quit and - Hannigan was aircraft's engine quit and Hannigan was forced<01:01:31.720>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Yet, whether you or I want to admit it, those of us from greater Minnesota rely on the economic engine
- greater Minnesota rely on<01:28:58.840>
the <01:28:58.960>economic <01:28:59.520>engine - <01:28:59.840>
that <01:29:00.040>is <01:29:00.840>the on the economic engine - that is the on the economic engine that is the seven-county<01:29:01.520>
metro. - protect our people and our communities, and in this case our small businesses, who are the thriving engine
Bills:
HF4477
Keywords:
Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- 36:55.440>
my My name is Mo Fishami and my professional background as a telecommunication engineer - am the infrastructure unit supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, and I'm a licensed engineer
- Department of Health and<01:20:24.320>
I'm <01:20:24.560>licensed <01:20:24.960>engineer - and I'm licensed engineer in Minnesota. and I'm licensed engineer in Minnesota.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements