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• They go from one school to another depending on what their ZIP code is, and this actually helps with
• They go from one school to another depending on what their ZIP code is, and this actually helps with
• They go from one school to another depending on what their ZIP code is, and this actually helps with
• They go from one school to another depending on what their ZIP code is, and this actually helps with
• One bill says transportation is the responsibility of the parents.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And familiar with in the criminal code.
• "Under the criminal code, but then somebody could come back and file an action under the civil code also
• Does the criminal code but then prosecuted or the criminal code but then prosecuted or then<00:52:35.359
• <01:03:38.960> Actually, in the federal code. Actually, in the federal code.
• code.

Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, false claims, civil penalties, state accountability, whistleblower protection, fraud prevention, 916, all

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• And while some of that is labor, the other is our more energy-efficient building code.
• And while some of that is labor, the other is our more energy efficient building code.
• These transportation impacts are significant.
• AB 1244 would allow sponsors of transportation...
• This requires changing how we develop both housing and transportation.

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• Today is Monday, June 22, and this is a hearing of the House Transportation Committee.
• Madam Secretary, welcome to Transportation. Please call the roll. Chairman Borioch, here.
• Post-session is communicating back with you between now and our September joint transportation meeting
• If you scan that QR code, we've kind of run this out to the public as hard as we can as well.
• Anybody could snap a picture of that QR code and it'll bring you to a GIS map.

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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• things in criminal code if a 16-year-old<00:24:27.000> did<00:24:27.120> something<00:
• <01:11:04.040> aid people transportation aid people transportation aid um<01:11:05.480>
• Before we go any further, I just want to remind everybody about our code of conduct.
• <01:16:30.280> of to remind everybody about our code of to remind everybody about our code

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• , complete streets, active transportation, complete streets, active transportation, public<00:22:
• and transportation public transit, and transportation equity<00:22:26.320> into<00:22:26.640><
• <00:55:36.480> and serving over 75 zip codes and serving over 75 zip codes and approximately
• through our teleaalth and transportation through our teleaalth and transportation support.<02:19
• Hawaii Department of Transportation. Hawaii Department of Transportation.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: This joint informational briefing on Act 310 grants and aid focused on organizations describing how federal funding cuts, Medicaid/SNAP changes, and related policy shifts are affecting their services and budgets. Committee members explained there would be no Q&A, testimony would be limited to one minute, and in-person participants would be heard before Zoom callers. Members repeatedly asked testifiers to identify the amount of federal funding lost or at risk. Testimony came from a wide range of nonprofits and community providers, including Aloha Care, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Literacy, Hawaii Youth Symphony, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii, the Tsunami Museum, The Kohala Center, West Hawaii Community Health Center, West Hawaii Region Hospital Foundation, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Dynamic Community Solutions, Feeding Hawaii Together, Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Homana, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Most described reduced or threatened federal support and requested state funding to maintain services such as health care access, food security, disaster preparedness, literacy and digital inclusion, youth mentoring, arts education, housing, and climate or agricultural resilience. Several speakers emphasized direct impacts on vulnerable populations, including kūpuna, low-income families, immigrants, homeless youth, and people with disabilities. Requests ranged from relatively small planning or program grants to multi-million-dollar stabilization asks, with some organizations citing specific losses such as reduced Medicaid or USDA funding, canceled EPA or FEMA support, or expiring federal grants. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.

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• <00:04:33.759> available by not having transportation available by not having transportation
• <00:04:37.199> available there's not transportation available there's not transportation available
• no matter who would be transporting.
• no matter who would be transporting.
• <01:36:17.760> without school cannot permit transport without school cannot permit transport

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• on the calendar for the day, is an act relating to education, eliminating deadlines for active transportation
• So members, this is a bill; it's a simple modification to Transportation safety training that school
• So I want to talk just for a quick second about that active transportation safety training.
• First reading of Senate File Number 908, an act relating to construction codes.

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• That was not the Transportation Chair's doing.
• Shame on the Commissioner of Transportation for not standing up for her mission. to maintain our transportation
• The amendment is coded A2.
• It's where the rich use public transportation."
• This is a transportation bill.

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• Section 153002 Texas Family Code states, and I'm quoting from the statute here, of the child shall always
• And chapter 264 the family code or an authorization agreement was an adult care under chapter 34 and
• or a PCS. under Chapter, under Section 264 of the Family Code.
• When you look at the rule it begins first in section 107.015 of the family code.
• And then through various references you eventually land over an article 26.05 of the Code of Criminal

Bills: SB387, SB1650, SB1838, SB1839, SB1923, SB1940, SB2052

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation

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• It made significant changes that would affect Florida's corporate income tax code.
• If you've broken the code on something that is profound, what matters the most is the why.
• This is the big, beautiful transportation bill. This is the big, beautiful transportation bill.
• Senate Bill 1080 addresses a range of transportation issues.
• I ask for your favorable support on this big, beautiful transportation bill.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of the day’s doctor of the day, an intern, and a resolution honoring the late Bob Graham and firefighter Roger Timmy Miley. The chamber also adopted a resolution designating August 9, 2026, as Bob Graham Day. After routine announcements, the Senate moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, many of them with House companion bills substituted in place of Senate versions. The first major floor action was passage of a tax-related bill conforming Florida’s Internal Revenue Code to federal changes while excluding certain provisions from H.R. 1; it passed 34-0. The Senate then considered CS/SB 1758 on public assistance and Medicaid, which proposed stronger fraud enforcement, a Medicaid work requirement for able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral health services, pharmacy and drug rebate reforms, and SNAP fraud reduction measures. A Berman amendment to require Medicaid expansion before work requirements was rejected, as was an Osgood amendment to add photo-ID protections and exemptions for certain SNAP users. The bill remained on the calendar for third reading after extensive debate and questioning about implementation, exemptions, and potential impacts on beneficiaries. The chamber also passed bills on technology education and AI instruction, a Parkinson’s disease registry and related public records exemption, designation of the SS American Victory as Florida’s official flagship, electronic payments for local governments, repeal of the sunset on gold and silver legal tender, public records exemptions for financial institutions and custodians, a Florida stablecoin pilot program, local government finance transparency, digital voyeurism, and insurance customer representative licensing. Most of these measures were adopted after brief explanation, minor amendments, or substitution of House companions, with votes generally in favor and several passing unanimously or by wide margins. Later, the Senate took up CS/SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would expand parental vaccine information requirements, add a conscience-based exemption, allow behind-the-counter ivermectin access, and repeal the sunset on the mRNA mandate prohibition. The bill’s first amendments clarified anti-kickback rules for vaccine manufacturers and required informational materials to address risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy; the transcript ends during consideration of this bill, before final passage is shown.

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• I'll be presenting the audit on the Department of Transportation.
• The Department of Transportation had support for how they made the payments.
• They have more dollars than Century Code is supposed to allow.
• With the current code that we have now?
• We’re always evaluating our Century Code, our chapter 54-10.

Keywords: 908, all

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• And when I look at that education code and it's 3 and a half inches thick.
• But it allows each school district to adopt the transportation schedule.
• So sent is transportation cost.
• Volusia County change from 7.30, to 8.30, in 2018 within transportation cost.
• So we talk about transportation cost. It has been cost neutral or cost savings.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• master's in urban and regional planning at FSU and then attend law school, aiming to shape resilient transportation
• Scholarship, PEP, and transfer of credits, and also served on a 2000 committee to rewrite the school code
• amendment also provides that local governments may use money from fees and fines under the building code
• cities can pay for the infrastructure. governments may use money from fees and fines under the building code
• This includes transportation, water, fire stations, and police.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing interns, pages, a retiring sergeant-at-arms employee, and advocates visiting for a Prader-Willi Syndrome awareness resolution. Leaders also noted ongoing budget talks with the House and said senators should not plan to be in next week while negotiations continue. The main floor debate centered on Committee Substitute for House Bill 12.5, a citizen-initiative elections bill. Sponsors said it was intended to address petition fraud and protect the integrity of the constitutional amendment process, citing investigations, arrests, and fraudulent petition activity tied to recent initiatives. Opponents argued the bill would make it much harder and more expensive for citizens to place amendments on the ballot, chill volunteer participation, and effectively favor wealthy or corporate interests. After extensive debate, the bill passed 28-10. The Senate then moved through a series of education bills, including measures on Bright Futures, Gold Seal, Florida ABLE, dual enrollment, educator preparation, and broader education policy, all of which passed unanimously. After a recess, the chamber took up House messages and concurred in amendments to bills on stem cell therapy, student athlete ECGs, cardiac emergency response plans, and school safety. Those measures also passed with broad support, with the school safety bill drawing some questions about the Guardian program and child care facilities.

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• Our transportation program, our Highly Rural Transportation Grant (HRTG), which is provided by the VA
• It's based on zip code and the federal definition of what highly rural is.
• But it is not something that they can just flash a QR code on their app.
• Chair, it’d be catastrophic to our transportation program.
• These are outlined in the New Mexico Administrative Code.

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• :58.719> Senator on Transportation by Senator on Transportation by Senator Ganon.<01:14:02.000
• ,<01:14:48.640> House Bill uh 188, and Transportation, House Bill uh 188, and Transportation
• For these codes would also apply.
• I'll just read one quote from the code I'll just read one quote from the code of<03:57:55.120>
• <03:59:20.640> of section of the educator c code of section of the educator c code of conduct

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Ambulance providers cannot refuse transportation regardless of the patient's ability to pay.
• When we get called, we have to transport if they want to go.
• And were carrying guns and vehicles that my son was transported in.
• Ambulance providers cannot refuse transportation regardless of the patient's ability to pay.
• When we get called, we have to transport if they want to go.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I'm the Executive Director for Highway Operations here at the Department of Transportation.
• Page 6 is an overview of our transportation project fund.
• At any rate, this is our Transportation Project Fund.
• A transportation fund, where these contractors have the ability to save.
• Department of Transportation criteria.

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• ,<04:14:57.840> we transportation and energy committee, we transportation and energy committee
• more sustainable transportation sector. more sustainable transportation sector. towards<04:22:15.840
• Carl transportation district appointed.
• transportation commission. transportation commission.
• Uh correct to the transportation chair.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports advancing or disposing of bills. Committee actions included favorable referrals for measures such as House Bills 1336, 1069, 1227, 1314, 1132, 1342, 1196, 1224, and Senate Bill 178, while Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 1308 were postponed indefinitely. The chamber also adopted a motion allowing current Joint Budget Committee members to leave while the Senate remained in session. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 134, a bill concerning fees imposed by payment card networks, after a close 18-17 vote. Supporters argued it would help restaurants and other small businesses by limiting swipe fees on sales tax, while opponents warned it would not lower consumer costs and could trigger litigation and broader conflicts among financial institutions, payment processors, and businesses. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding, Senate Bill 138 on reducing administrative burdens in the health care system, Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range passenger rail district, House Bill 105 on reducing barriers in the Labor Peace Act and eliminating Colorado’s second union-election requirement, House Bill 106 on designating higher education institutions as thriving institutions, and House Bill 1312 on peace officer participation and POST-related changes. The Senate then moved into committee of the whole for second-reading consent calendar bills and adopted House Bills 1235 and 1299. Later, House Bill 1113 on election law modifications was taken up in committee of the whole; amendments were adopted to update terminology, extend Secretary of State review time for petitions, and exempt special districts from a recording fee. The bill’s sponsor and supporters described it as a technical and security-focused update to election administration, emphasizing voter access, anti-intimidation protections, and data safeguards. The transcript ends while debate on House Bill 1113 continues.

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• contractors with contracts exceeding the small purchase threshold established under the public procurement code
• Contracts exceeding the small purchase threshold established under the public procurement code, and grantees
• Also in support, Ed Sniffen, Director of the Department of Transportation.
• Also in support, Ed Sniffen, director of Department<00:13:50.880> of<00:13:51.040> Transportation
• Department of Transportation in support. Department of Transportation in support.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first considered Governor’s Message 574, confirming Michael Tenoi to continue serving on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation through June 30, 2028. Several supporters testified, and Tenoi said he valued working with Hawaii and national commissioners and hoped to focus on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data security. The committee recommended advise and consent and adopted the measure, with a photo taken afterward. The committee then heard HB 1519 on campaign contributions, which would require disclosure of compensated officers and immediate family members of certain state contractors and grantees. The Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office supported the bill but asked for clarifying amendments; several advocacy groups supported the measure but urged stronger language, including removing branch-of-government limits and narrowing loopholes. The chair proposed amendments to remove monetary thresholds, limit the bill to paid officers, add appropriations for the Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office, define “officer” more broadly, and note that false-name contributions are already felonies. The committee voted to pass HB 1519 with amendments. HB 2250, the claims against the state bill, drew testimony from the Attorney General and multiple departments in support, but members raised extensive questions about why many claims would be paid from the general fund, how corrective action is being pursued, and the handling of several specific claims, including wrongful imprisonment, a cesspool citation, Department of Corrections deaths, a large special education settlement, a charter school lease dispute, and an outdated check. Because of those outstanding questions, the committee postponed decision-making on HB 2250 until Tuesday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 016. Later, the committee also considered Governor’s Message 725, confirming Daniel M. Gluck as an associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals; the committee recommended consent and adopted the measure.