Video & Transcript Research : 'Class II railroads'
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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
House Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:30 am
North Dakota House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
presidential physical fitness test, physical education, fitness assessment, student fitness, school curriculum, graduation requirements, elementary school, middle school, high school, public schools, nonpublic schools, superintendent of public instruction, exceptions, disability accommodations, North Dakota studies, computer science, cybersecurity, health education, concept-based fitness class, school standards
Summary:
The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the reading of communications from the Secretary of State and Governor Kelly Armstrong certifying the special session call. The governor’s executive order said the session was called to act on funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program so the state could accept and appropriate federal funds and avoid interruptions to government services. Three new members, Representatives McNally, Scraw, and Timmons, were sworn in, and the roll showed 91 members present, establishing a quorum.
The main business was a Rules Committee report outlining temporary special-session rules. The changes were designed to speed up floor action, including allowing second reading the same day a bill is reported from committee, final passage one day after first reading, and immediate transmission to the other chamber unless reconsideration is noticed. The report also replaced the regular standing committee structure with two joint committees: Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy, allowed remote testimony and remote member participation with approval, and limited bill introduction to Legislative Management-approved bills or bills approved by a two-thirds vote. Several deadline changes for resolutions and bill filing were also described, with some provisions delayed until the special session ends.
The House adopted the Rules Committee report after a motion by Representative Bosch and no opposition. During announcements, the clerk listed the membership of the Joint Appropriations and Joint Policy committees, and the Highway Patrol announced safety sessions for legislators in the Rough Rider Room at 11 a.m. that day and the next day. The House then recessed until the joint session scheduled for 10 a.m. the following day.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 20th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
inhalants, controlled substances, butyl nitrite, nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, health, public safety, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision, perinatal care, prenatal care, maternal health
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
sales tax, local exemption, Consumer Price Index, tax holiday, clothing tax exemption, school supplies, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, use tax, exemption, tax conformity, tangible personal property, Alabama Department of Revenue, retail tax, consumer use tax, nonresident, religious publications
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill specifically addresses Class A investor-owned utilities, also known as IOUs.
- In a lot of these large Class A filings, they're a lot.
- I, I, all I know is in our current docket that we have with a Class A water utility application.
- When they're class Cs and D's, the smaller customer base can't afford what is required.
- They see sticker shock and these are working class people.
Keywords:
water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- is the bill we heard previously that relates to... ...the inspection of the location of a proposed Class
- second recommendation expands eligibility for expedited sale. transfer or merger (STM) to include all classes
Keywords:
water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill specifically addresses Class A utilities.
- In a lot of these large Class A filings, there are many protests.
- In Class A, the biggest utilities have 10,000 or more customers.
- When they're Class C's and D's, the smaller utilities can't afford what is required.
- These are working-class people; they're working every day to pay their bills.
Keywords:
water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- led his troop of Army Rangers up the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc during the D-Day invasion in World War II
- First, I just want to recognize the master class of presenting in front of the Finance Committee that
- And potentially, again, we have some world-class universities that are private that really don't cost
- And potentially, again, we have some world-class universities that are private that really don't cost
- And potentially, again, we have some world-class universities that are private that really don't cost
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The committee began with Article I budget items for the Secretary of State. LBB staff outlined recommendations that would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million, including changes to HAVA funding, removal of one-time business system replacement money, and a rider directing the agency to use Fund 5095 first. Secretary Jane Nelson and staff then defended several exceptional items, especially additional staffing for elections and business filings, a new website, digitization of records, cybersecurity tools, and renovation of the James Earl Rudder Building. Members focused heavily on election administration, cross-checking voter rolls, Harris County complaints, call-center response times, and whether online voter registration should be expanded. No votes were taken; the discussion was informational and budget-focused.
The committee then heard the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB presented a recommended $2.4 million decrease for the governor’s office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs driven by one-time funding and unexpended balances, while still preserving major border security funding and victim assistance funding. Governor’s staff emphasized Texas’ economic growth, the importance of border security, and efforts to seek federal reimbursement for the roughly $11 billion Texas has spent on border operations. Members discussed whether shifting National Guard deployment to federal control could reduce state costs, and they also reviewed the music incubator program, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, and the semiconductor innovation consortium. Staff highlighted a $5 million late-added request for grants to protect nonprofits from violence and terrorism. Again, the exchange was largely explanatory, with no formal action.
Finally, the committee took up the Texas Facilities Commission and lease payments for revenue bonds. LBB recommended major reductions overall, including removal of border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, but added money for higher utility costs, renovation of the Rudder Building, and additional facilities staff. George Purcell also noted stable maintenance-and-renewal funding and new riders related to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building, tenant communications, and space utilization. For lease payments, LBB recommended a smaller appropriation tied to revenue-bond costs allocated across agencies. The discussion was informational, with members asking about the Rudder Building renovation, border wall progress, and capital complex construction timelines; no votes were recorded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill creates a grant program for railroad grade separation.
- For railroad grade separation projects that are located at intersections of railroads and roadways that
- Metro HGAC takes and regional class one and short line railroads are also members we've supported Chrissy
- Most of the time when a railroad is involved.
- While we cannot eliminate all railroad grade crossings.
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- They own the railroad. They bought it in 1986 and they run five days a week.
- They own the railroad. They Boston. They own the railroad.
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are at, it says operating railroads are at, it says operating railroads are - <00:32:31.440>
are these subsidies, these railroads are these subsidies, these railroads are - <03:57:53.720>
schedules <03:57:54.720>and class schedules and class schedules and wondering
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 4 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- "Senate Bill 2832, income tax, extend repeal on credit for certain railroad expenditures."
- the 2025 class 1A state championship. the 2025 class 1A state championship.
- class 1A individual golf championship. class 1A individual golf championship.
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House <00:49:10.400>Bill Class 6A state championship. - House Bill Class 6A state championship.
Summary:
The Senate convened, confirmed a quorum, received an invocation from Dr. Lenon Duncan, and led the pledge of allegiance. Routine business followed, including unanimous consent to dispense with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including a governmental affairs representative, a doctor of the day and medical student, a county leadership group, agricultural youth council participants, a former senator’s spouse, and MSMS students.
The chamber then took up several appropriations and finance measures. Senate Bill 2189, the transfer bill for state funds and agency budget setup, passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2190 increased the Working Cash Stabilization Reserve Fund minimum balance from 10% to 15% of general fund revenue; supporters said it would strengthen the state’s fiscal position, and it passed by morning roll call after no questions. Senate Bill 2480, a capacity project bill providing $265 million from CAPEX to MDOT for highway projects in Madison and Rankin counties and initial work on Highway 90, was amended to make it effective upon passage and then passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2832 extended the railroad tax credit repealer to 2029, and Senate Bill 2847 required state and local tax calculations to round to the nearest nickel in response to the federal penny phaseout; both passed by morning roll call.
The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2191, which expands the purposes for which municipal use tax funds may be spent to include sidewalk repair and building acquisition/rehabilitation, after questions about municipal and subdivision sidewalks. Senate Bill 2885 created the Mississippi Work and Save Program, a voluntary retirement savings option for small employers and employees, with the sponsor emphasizing that participation is optional and that the program is intended to help workers without access to retirement plans; it passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 2834, the omnibus tag bill, and Senate Bill 2838, the omnibus qualified resort area bill, were each amended with committee substitutes and passed by morning roll call.
Later, the Senate suspended the rules and took up a large block of resolutions and commemorative measures, including sympathy and congratulatory resolutions, arts awards, sports championships, and other recognitions, along with House concurrent resolutions and two House bills designating observances. The transcript ends while the clerk is reading the long list of titles in the block.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment May 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Y'all permit class one through five wells? With the exception of class four.
- So Classes I, II, and III, not IV, V, and VI, are all under the underground injection control program
- With 10 to 46 buildings, it is Class 2. With more than 46, it is Class 3.
- By the time you do a Class 6 well, you have done the Class 5 wells...
- By the time you do a Class 6 well, you have done the Class 5 wells.
Summary:
The committee took up public comment on a package of similar local-option bills related to carbon capture and sequestration, including House Bills 5, 6, 497, 498, 501, and 504. The bills would let parishes, or in some cases specific parishes such as Rapides and Livingston, decide by local vote whether Class VI wells, CO2 sequestration, and related pipeline infrastructure could be permitted. The chair grouped the bills together for testimony, adopted a three-minute public comment rule, and noted that the bills were not yet under consideration for a vote during the public-comment portion.
Supporters, including Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson, parish officials, local activists, and residents, argued that communities affected by carbon capture projects should have a direct voice through local option elections. They said the bills were about self-determination, local control, and allowing residents to decide whether the risks are worth the benefits. Several speakers said their parishes had passed resolutions opposing carbon capture or asking for local choice, while others emphasized concerns about eminent domain, aquifer protection, lack of public understanding, and the need for more information about project impacts and financial benefits. Some supporters also said a local vote would force industry to engage more directly with communities and could improve transparency.
Opponents, including representatives of the Department of Conservation and Energy, the Louisiana Chemistry Association, the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, warned that the bills would create uncertainty, undermine Louisiana’s primacy over Class VI permitting, and invite litigation under federal preemption and the Supremacy Clause. They said the state already has a strict permitting process with public input and technical review, and that allowing parish-by-parish approval could delay or block billions of dollars in investment, jobs, and export-related projects. The department testified that if the state adopted a local-option referendum system, EPA could determine Louisiana was not implementing the program consistently and could move to remove primacy. No committee vote was taken in the portion provided.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment May 19th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Y'all permit class one through five wells? With the exception of class four.
- Class 6 injection wells.
- So Classes I, II, III, not IV, V, and VI are all under the Underground Injection Control Program, which
- 5 or Class 6 well is proposed.
- By the time you do a Class 6 well, you have done the Class 5 wells.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Mar 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And caught in between, there's something called greater-than-class C waste.
- More than half of the inventory is in these road-ready, or at least railroad-ready, systems.
- And during that period, during the World War II effort, and then prior to that, there was just not the
- And so the technology that we're actually basing this on is the Experimental Breeder Reactor II, which
- fuel. ...on schedule for that, using five metric tons of HALEU from recycled EBR-II fuel.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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for is utilities pipelines and railroads for is utilities pipelines and railroads - class determines the PILT payment rate.
- class determines the PILT payment rate.
- class determines the PILT payment rate.
- class determines the PILT payment rate.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We do now share those with the Public Utility Commission and the Railroad Commission so they can better
- Type 2 large air tanker, so the Type 1 large air tanker starts at 3,000 gallons and above. of Type II
- Utilities and Railroad Commission, all these people work together based on the work this committee did
- So, again, best in class, tip of the spear, we think that having. aircraft that have the capability for
- know, $2 million that I've put into training to support. send pilots to Milan, Italy for full motion class
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee May 28th, 2025
Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Title II. Again, this is a professional development.
- Both the state at the PED level and school districts get allocation Title II allocations, and they're
- Again, some folks do use these to hire individuals, so some districts are using Title II to hire instructional
- These folks paid from Title II are usually individuals who are supporting other adults, so coaching teachers
- Uh, and Madam Chair, last week, I was down at the intermodal transport, the The big railroad facility
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the first overhaul of Railroad Commission's waste management rules in 40 years.
- six well class specifically.
- So is it the Railroads Commission purview to work on the remediation?
- And operators at the requirement of the Railroad Commission hold about $560 million.
- But I would say 75% of the orphan wells under the Railroad Commission's purview.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Jul 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Class level.
- Gone are the days when the railroads were slow and late.
- Small business of railroading.
- It's the Federal Railroad Administration that does that.
- They have their own railroads in El Paso and Eagle Pass.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Honorable Christy Craddick, Chair of the Railroad. Commission and Ms.
- I'm Christy product chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
- We withdrew our application at the end of the year for class 6 primacy.
- as chair of the Railroad Commission. So the other two don't always love to come.
- We have fabulous first-rate best-in-class facilities.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, one of the things that's important to note is that any type of an upgrade of a railroad is
- If you look at the shortline railroad industry in Minnesota, they run on fairly slim margins to begin
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to Transportation um for the railroads to Transportation um for the railroads - <00:35:18.680>
is that uh taxpayer if if the railroad is that uh taxpayer if if the railroad - touch base with uh uh with the railroads touch base with uh uh with the railroads and<00:36:03.760