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• The transportation commission currently has to approve all contracts, they approve awarding bids, they
• As I mentioned, the highway commission already votes on awarding projects, they vote on change orders
• They have that oversight role, as you know, for awarding projects and many other items.
• Transportation Commission right now to make the determination of which contractors are going to be awarded

Bills: SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

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• that are built prior to the repeal date of the affordable housing credits program remain eligible for award
• 00:23:09.080> remain<00:23:09.480> eligible<00:23:09.960> for<00:23:10.360> Award
• <00:23:10.640> of program um remain eligible for Award of program um remain eligible for Award

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing met on March 21, 2025, first taking testimony on several resolutions related to housing policy and building codes. HCR 1/HR 1 urged HHFDC to continue working with the City and County of Honolulu to transfer roads in the Villages of Kapolei; the committee noted one supportive testimony from HHFDC. HCR 66/HR 60 sought action by the State Building Code Council to authorize point access block, or single-stair, residential construction up to six stories; testimony included support from Housing Hawaiʻi Future and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaiʻi, and opposition from the AIA Hawaiʻi State Council. HCR 67 asked state and county officials to develop a comprehensive strategy for updated building codes; Grassroots Institute testimony was in support and AIA Hawaiʻi State Council was in opposition. HCR 78 addressed housing credits under Act 31, clarifying that qualifying projects approved before July 1, 2031, would remain eligible after repeal; HHFDC and Na Uho testified in support. HR 147 proposed a legislative working group to oversee DHHL’s use of Act 279 funds; DHHL supported the measure, along with one individual supporter who was not present. No public testimony was offered beyond those submissions, and the committee moved to decision-making after a short recess. In decision-making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HCR 1/HR 1 as is, with several members excused. HCR 66/HR 60 was also passed as is after discussion emphasizing the potential for lower construction costs, more design flexibility, and better ventilation from single-stair buildings. HCR 67 was passed with amendments, including removing the housing committee chairs from the recipient list and adding language calling for reinstating and adequately funding the State Building Code Council so it can carry out its mandate. HCR 78 was passed as is, and HR 147 was passed as is after brief supportive comments about DHHL accountability. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Since SB 224 passed, The NVCPA has awarded 113 grants to law enforcement agencies around the state, many
• The legislature also awarded us some appropriations. for an inventory management system.
• So, you know, when we award a contract, then at that point of award, that's what the contractor bids.
• Inflation to be so by and large, you know, the price of those projects are set at the time of award.
• for hypothetically $1 back in 2020 now takes us $1.62. to if we are going to award that same contract

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• more than 38 years in the Department of Public Health, during which I received two exemplary service awards
• more than 38 years in the Department of Public Health, during which I received two exemplary service awards
• more than 38 years in the Department of Public Health, during which I received two exemplary service awards

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hybrid hearing focused on insurance and retirement-related bills. Representative Hendricks testified in support of H.2874, which would create a Medicare buy-in program for certain state retirees age 65 and older who are not currently Medicare eligible, with the Commonwealth paying Part A premiums and late penalties. He argued the bill would reduce retiree health costs for the state and municipalities while improving benefits for retirees. Don Buckley also testified in support of H.2874, describing his own situation as a long-serving state retiree without Medicare coverage and urging passage of the bill. Paul Jakes of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts and Michael Riley of the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems testified in support of H.2999/S.1862, which would provide fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees. Riley also supported H.2933/S.1816, which would add a seat on the PRIM Board for non-state teacher retirement systems, and H.2954/H.1813, which would change the criteria and duration for systems considered underperforming in the public employee retirement system funding rules. He said the changes would better reflect current conditions and limit forced participation in PRIT to five years rather than in perpetuity. Committee members asked no questions during the hearing. After testimony concluded and no additional witnesses came forward, the committee voted to adjourn.

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• And if a court does not award... ...standard.
• And if a court does not award joint custody with equally shared parenting time, then the court simply
• .. ...calculated child support award under the guidelines that are there.
• If this parent was obligor, calculate the difference in the two awards by subtracting the lesser award
• from the larger award and order the difference.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• the leasehold and just require the homesteaders who are awarded it to do their own housing?
• I mean, which is what it is in a number of when you folks award leaseholds now, right? Sure.
• address what you're talking about, we explained to the beneficiaries that we're going to offer or award
• address what you're talking about, we explained to the beneficiaries that we're going to offer or award
• I think that the department has, uh, the Legislature has been generous with the Department to award the

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing focused primarily on Senate Bill 1409, which would cap county user fees charged to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the measure, arguing it would reduce monthly housing-related costs for lower-income beneficiaries and help make homesteading more affordable. Several testifiers, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and some individuals, also submitted comments or support. County and city water and sewer agencies, including the County of Kauai Department of Water, the City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, and the City and County Department of Environmental Services, strongly opposed the bill, saying it would shift substantial costs to other ratepayers, create lost revenue, and could force fee increases for everyone else. They also raised concerns about the bill’s cap structure and potential misuse, while noting their systems are funded by user fees rather than taxes. During committee discussion, Honolulu Board of Water Supply officials estimated about 4,500 DHHL customers on Oʻahu and projected lost revenue of roughly $30 million to $36 million over five years, with larger cumulative impacts over time; they said any waiver would be absorbed by other customers. The County of Hawaiʻi representative estimated nearly 2,000 DHHL customers on the Big Island and about $2.4 million in annual lost revenue. DHHL responded that it is pursuing revenue-generating projects on unused lands, but members questioned whether the department should do more to generate its own revenue and suggested looking at other affordability mechanisms, including market rent on commercial properties or a similar cap on other beneficiary fees. After hearing the testimony and discussion, the committee chair announced the recommendation to defer SB 1409 indefinitely, and the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs agreed with that decision. The hearing then moved to Senate Bill 1408, a housekeeping measure. DHHL testified in support, saying the bill was part of an effort to lower housing costs through a modular manufacturing approach. DHHL described plans to use an unused hangar at Kalaeloa for a potential modular housing manufacturing plant, including discussions with the University of Hawaiʻi and a Denver-based company, and said it was also exploring a pilot project with Habitat for Humanity on Maui. No vote or final action on SB 1408 was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Kathy has received numerous awards and distinctions for her work. Arizona capital.
• awards and distinctions for her work. awards and distinctions for her work.
• Award from Students for Life America.
• Another award went to Sergeant John old.
• Dean Foreman, and he is spearheading this servant leadership award, which will be awarded this weekend

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Team director Douglas Mungan was honored with the President's Award for Distinguished Service.
• As Carlos prepares for retirement, this award is a fitting way to honor the business they built, the
• recently achieved international recognition by earning eight medals at the 2026 Artisan World Marmalade Awards
• Winning eight medals at the 2026 Artisan World Marmalade Awards in the United Kingdom.
• This was the first time they competed globally and took home eight awards.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• You can see that in last year alone, 100 million dollars was awarded to 49 school districts and 12 Florida
• Within those school districts, there are also some of our post-secondary technical colleges that are Awarded
• They now have a seat in those programs that have been awarded an increase in capacity of nearly 300%.
• Since the inception of this particular program, we've been able to award over 105 million dollars to
• We have looked at over 350 proposals and awarded them.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• You're the only judge that we've ever gotten attorney's fees awarded for when they violate a possession
• Well, and Chapter 157 provides that in most instances the court is supposed to award costs against the
• And so what happens in the majority of cases is the court doesn't award the attorney's fees.
• The bill says, The bill says, third strike, the court has to award attorney's fees.
• And the thing about it is the attorney's fees and costs are awarded as child support, which means they

Bills: HB46, HB272

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard several House bills and took no final votes, leaving each bill pending after testimony. HB 272 would align venue and evidentiary rules for fraudulent use or possession of credit/debit card information with existing credit card abuse law; the sponsor said it would improve prosecutions, and the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center supported it. HB 1661 would increase penalties for certain election-related offenses, including failure to distribute election supplies and early release of election results; no substantive opposition was heard. HB 551 would protect the residential addresses of people who receive campaign expenditures on public Texas Ethics Commission reports, similar to donor privacy protections, and a witness from Texas Eagle Forum later indicated support for the privacy change. The committee also heard HB 2820, which would raise the amount charitable bingo organizations may keep in operating capital from $50,000 to $100,000. The sponsor and a Texans for Charitable Bingo representative said inflation and operating costs have made the current cap too low and that the bill would help charities maintain stable operations without expanding gaming. HB 3181 would impose stronger consequences for repeated denial of court-ordered child possession and access, including limiting probation and requiring attorney’s fees after multiple contempt findings; a family court judge and a parent testified in support, while another witness argued the bill should be paired with stronger criminal enforcement and that parents already face high costs. HB 4157 would update Texas law for commercial spaceflight by recognizing liability waivers and preserving workers’ compensation rights; no one testified against it. The committee also heard HB 4145, which would let health care providers satisfy a timely billing requirement by sending bills to a patient’s legal representative in a personal injury case, closing what supporters described as a loophole in letter-of-protection situations. Finally, HB 46, relating to the Texas Compassionate Use Program, drew the most extensive discussion: supporters said it should expand access for legitimate medical cannabis patients and add more delivery methods and conditions, while opponents warned against broader marijuana expansion and questioned adding chronic pain and other conditions. The sponsor said he still supports the program and wants a balanced, regulated expansion, but noted the bill is still being worked on. All bills were left pending at the close of the hearing.

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• So, probably we're going to have to have Quack back in here and ask them again why they did not award
• Quack back in here and ask them again why they did not award that to the previous director said because
• has identified as tentative award has identified as tentative award winners.<01:01:57.240> As
• <01:02:45.840> We BEAD uh plans awarded to it. We BEAD uh plans awarded to it.
• After many years of doing this on our own, we were grateful to be preliminarily awarded funding through

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 KCNA Request for Proposal Process 00:00:01 Overview of KWIC Board and Funding of Kentucky Wired Network Refresh 00:18:10 Zayo Network Services 00:34:40 Discussion of Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Funding 00:57:32, 958, all

Summary: The committee first focused on a disputed KCNA procurement for a statewide network-related RFP. Members questioned why the RFP had been labeled non-technical, whether COT should have reviewed it, and whether the KCNA board could direct that it be withdrawn. Finance and Administration Cabinet counsel Barbie Dickens said the RFP was authorized by KCNA working with procurement services after termination of the prior contract and breach notices, was issued in November 2025, paused during a protest, later resumed, and remained an open procurement. She said the agency—not the board—directs the procurement process, though she acknowledged an agency and OPS could cancel or reissue an RFP if needed. Legislators pushed back, citing KRS 154 and House Bill 314 as evidence that the KCNA board controls contracts and operations, and one member said the board had requested the RFP be withdrawn. Dickens said she could not predict the outcome and was not KCNA’s counsel. The discussion also touched on whether the current director had asked to stop the RFP and whether that request had been denied, with no final action taken during the exchange. The committee then turned to Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Corporation and the Kentucky Wired refresh project. Jim Barnhart described the structure of the nonprofit corporation, the role of Quick and Quack in the financing and operations arrangement, and the board membership, noting that the refresh funding had been approved in the 2024-26 capital budget. He said the equipment upgrade is necessary because of end-of-life hardware and software support issues, and that the refresh would expand capacity, lower risk, and reduce operating costs. Barnhart said some equipment had already been received, the rest would be purchased later, and the project should begin before September and take about a year to complete. When asked about contract disputes involving Ledcor and whether the vendor had an ongoing contract, Barnhart and the authority representative said they had not been notified of any issues and were not directly involved in that contract dispute. Committee members also raised concerns about a prior market test and whether a lower-cost bidder had been blocked from a previous RFP process. Barnhart said he understood Quack could make that decision and that the Commonwealth did not have input so long as the network was maintained, but he was not involved at the time. A legislator then read from the KCNA statute and argued that the board, not agency staff, is supposed to direct KCNA contracts and operations, saying House Bill 314 did not change those duties. The chair agreed the committee’s intent was for the board to control KCNA and direct contracts, and the discussion ended with a transition away from the KCNA dispute toward future testimony, including a presentation from Zayo Networks on open access networks and broadband infrastructure.

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• of course very familiar with every winter, we're waiting with baited breath to see what the LIHEAP award
• Therefore, the benefits of this bill extend beyond the grants it will award.
• So we do that when they have received an award.
• At this point, we are able to continue to draw down funds from our federal award.
• <00:55:52.359> we down funds from our federal award we down funds from our federal award we

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee heard Senate File 486, as amended by the A2 delete-everything amendment, which would create a supplemental, year-round energy assistance program administered by the Department of Commerce alongside LIHEAP. Senator Dibble said the bill is intended to help low-income households pay utility bills throughout the year, including summer months, by providing crisis grants, ongoing monthly assistance, emergency heating system repair or replacement help, outreach funding, and reporting requirements. The committee adopted the A2 amendment before hearing testimony on the bill as amended. Supportive testimony came from Annie Levenson-Faulk of the Citizens Utility Board, Jenny Glumac of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Amanda Mackey of Minnesota Valley Action Council, Ron Elwood of Legal Aid, Jamie Fitz of CenterPoint Energy, George Shardlow of the Energy CENTS Coalition, and Kent Sulum of the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association. Witnesses said energy burdens are especially high in rural Minnesota, utility arrears and shutoffs have increased, and most shutoffs occur in summer when LIHEAP is unavailable. They argued that year-round assistance would help vulnerable households, reduce shutoffs, improve health and housing stability, and create administrative efficiencies by using existing LIHEAP infrastructure. Several witnesses cited data on the need for assistance, including high energy burdens in rural areas, more than 91,000 Minnesota households disconnected for non-payment in 2024, and the large share of LIHEAP recipients who are seniors, people with disabilities, children, or veterans. Amanda Mackey described a client story illustrating how energy assistance can stabilize a household and lead to broader benefits. Senator Mathews offered comments supporting help for households in need but said the bill is a stopgap and tied the need for expanded assistance to prior legislative actions that increased energy costs. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion of the transcript provided, and members indicated they would return to questions after testimony.

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• up in the government contracts awarded data.
• Um there government contracts awarded.
• <00:52:52.559> by was a $8 billion contract awarded by was a $8 billion contract awarded by
• There government contracts awarded data.
• in that month that the award happened. in that month that the award happened.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• These awards aren't just about art.
• <00:36:20.960> They awards aren't just about art. They awards aren't just about art.
• I mean, getting an award. It's all about him.
• I mean, getting an award. It's all about him.
• I mean, we hunger, getting an award.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We have already awarded three bridge maintenance IDIQ contracts.
• These are single-award, single-task-order efforts, and that allows us to do some bridge preservation
• We are also now initiating the request for proposal for the multi-award, multi-task-order contracts,
• were advertised and awarded for construction in this past fiscal year.
• were advertised and awarded for construction in this past fiscal year.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee met for an information-only hearing with no votes or formal actions. DOTD Secretary Glenn LaD and Deputy Secretary Beau Black outlined the department’s transformation efforts, emphasizing faster project delivery, improved transparency, and use of technology. They reported major reductions in contractor payment processing time, from roughly 35 days to 15 days or less, and change-order approvals from about 40–45 days to around five days. They also described new tools such as inspection tablets, a project delivery dashboard, e-ticketing, a customer service portal, and a pilot using sensor technology on department vehicles to identify potholes and damaged assets. The department said it is reorganizing district staffing, replacing the old area engineer model with district points of contact for construction, maintenance, and operations, without increasing total staff. Members focused heavily on local maintenance concerns, including potholes, drainage, culverts, mowing, overgrown ditches, and utility-related delays. Several legislators asked how to get quicker responses on routine maintenance and how to distinguish state responsibility from local jurisdiction. DOTD said it would meet with district administrators to address specific problems and clarify jurisdiction, and that the new customer service portal should help track complaints electronically. Members also asked about contractor accountability, utility relocations, and public communication on long-running projects; DOTD said it is improving internal KPIs, coordinating more closely with district staff and public information officers, and considering broader public updates beyond the website. The department also reviewed highway planning and funding. Officials said the Highway Priority Program is being reworked into a more fiscally constrained, staged process that starts earlier in concept development and gives legislators and constituents more feedback before the annual road show. They said the department is using new IDIQ contracting authority to bring in outside help for bridge maintenance and other work, and that bridge maintenance backlogs remain significant. DOTD reported that LTIF 1.0 and 2.0 together cover 91 projects statewide totaling more than $534 million, with over 40 complete, and that LTIF 3.0 adds 39 projects and about $165 million. Combined with other funding sources, the department said its upcoming construction program will include 385 projects worth about $1.73 billion. Legislators generally praised the department’s progress but raised concerns about lingering local problems and the need for clearer communication. Questions were also asked about a barge strike on the Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge, with DOTD saying divers and staff were inspecting the damage and that emergency repairs would likely be needed. After the DOTD update, the new Office of Louisiana Highway Construction, led by Archie Chesson, gave its own update on its first year, describing a small staff, heavy use of consultant and contractor pools, emergency procurement authority, and rapid delivery of rural bridge and roadway projects.

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• governors, as well as the Sue Land Chamber of Commerce Deming Award in 2023.
• Grants are to be awarded to qualifying facilities, and each facility may receive one grant.
• Under this section, grants of up to $100,000 may be awarded for modifications to outside campus space
• If approved, a grant under this section is not to be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The section also includes a three-year requirement after the grant is awarded.

Bills: LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507

Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy

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• At this time, the fund is awarded $85 million in projects. I'm happy to stand for any questions.
• So of the $87.3 million that WIFA has awarded in financial assistance under this fund, $60 million of
• that has been awarded as grant.
• Perhaps unsurprisingly to many of you here, that $60 million was... ...awarded as grant.
• We have... ...spent all of our ARPA funds, so we are looking forward to potential future awards, right

Bills: HB2024, HB2053, HB2097, HB2116, HB2117

Keywords: water infrastructure finance authority, WIFA, water supply development, snowpack augmentation, cloud seeding, water augmentation, water financing, water infrastructure, Arizona water law, water conservation, groundwater recharge, stormwater recharge, reclamation and reuse, water rights, water supply projects, public-private partnership, long-term water augmentation fund, water provider, desalination, drought mitigation

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• She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Team Award for that activity, and the engineering in
• An award winning institution that's conveyed more than 56,000 degrees since opening its doors in 2015
• HB 4613 by Turner relating to the award of attorney fees to an appraisal district appraisal review board
• HB 4748 by Curry relating to multiple award of contracts with indefinite delivery of indefinite quantity
• HB 5050 by Harrison ruling to award of reasonable attorney fees and the cost in connection with certain

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• She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Team Award for that activity and the engineering in
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is an award-winning institution that's conveyed more than 56,000
• HB 4613 by Turner relating to the award of attorney fees to an appraisal district appraisal review board
• It's really the award of court costs and attorney fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws
• boards of regional transportation authorities are for the HB 5050 by Harrison, willing to give an award

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• ><00:21:21.760> are<00:21:22.000> tied<00:21:22.240> to tied and those grant awards
• are tied to tied and those grant awards are tied to PEL<00:21:22.799> grants<00:21:23.440>
• 44.159> the calculations a little difficult and the calculations a little difficult and the awards
• 46.080> more<00:21:46.559> uh<00:21:47.520> nebulous<00:21:48.080> in awards
• um a little more uh nebulous in awards um a little more uh nebulous in terms<00:21:48.480> of

Keywords: 1187, senate, all