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• We couldn't just bring in a single engineering firm.
• We couldn't just bring in a single engineering firm.
• You know, they maybe don't have the money for the engineering or... ...have and if those options are
• You know, they maybe don't have the money for the engineering or... ...the needed documentation.
• You know, they maybe don't have the money for the engineering or, you know, hydrology, etc.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• With that, I'll turn it over to the State Engineer.
• Thank you, State Engineer, and Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
• As the State Engineer stated, New Mexico claimed that the operating agreement reached in 2008 was shorting
• With the federal government on those, the Office of the State Engineer is gearing up for much more intensive
• Council for the State Engineer.

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• are concerned about the investment in the future of Minnesota's people, which generates an economic engine
• people, which future of Minnesota's people, which generates<00:10:55.600> an<00:10:55.920> engine
• ,<00:10:56.720> an<00:10:56.959> economic<00:10:57.519> engine generates an
• engine, an economic engine generates an engine, an economic engine in<00:10:58.240> this<00:10

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on a House counteroffer to a higher education budget and policy agreement, with Ken Savory walking members through spreadsheet changes and Mr. Hopkins reviewing policy items. On the budget side, the House adjusted several appropriations and savings targets, including state grants, child care grants, student teacher and shortage area grants, student parent support, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury research grants, dual training grants for legal cannabis employers, and University of Minnesota cannabis research. The House also noted no change to Minnesota State, alignment with the Senate on the summer academic enrichment program, and that remaining state grant parameters would continue to be negotiated. On policy, the House said some items were agreed to and grayed out, including campus sexual misconduct policy and treatment of appropriations. The House kept its original position on the NN Mayo Clinic Partnership and did not include K-12 direct admissions or the College Financing Literacy Act. It also proposed adjusting OHEI appropriations for competitively and legislatively named grant programs so administrative cost reserves would conform to 10% and 5% parameters when current law is below those levels. The committee then heard testimony in support of continuing the spinal cord injury/traumatic brain injury grant program at its current level. Joey Carlson described his spinal cord injury, his career path, and how the program helped advance research and industry connections, while Matthew Broadick argued the program has produced clinical trials, FDA approval-related progress, jobs, and strong return on investment. He also said the program belongs at the Office of Higher Education rather than the Department of Health because its mission better fits research and innovation. Members asked about the program’s long-term home, and the witnesses defended OHE’s role. No votes were taken; the chair thanked the House for the offer, said it would be reviewed, and recessed the meeting.

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• What are the dangers where engineers, planners, designers, and construction firms are climate effects
• As they slash support staff, engineers, and critical safety personnel, there's a real concern and already
• He, the engineers, took me to different bridges. We looked under the bridge. One was 80 years old.
• But we want to prioritize the ones that have these types of deadlines, and so that may mean that engineers
• suppliers are manufacturers who have a lock on transportation through internal combustions engines.

Keywords: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development. The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.

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• I'm a retired engineer, fellow of the Society of Women Engineers, and I'm speaking in favor of this bill
• I'm a retired engineer and fellow of the Society of Women Engineers, and I'm speaking in favor of Senate
• really be interested to see that. see how many of those fourth graders become mathematicians and engineers
• Becoming an engineer, sometimes people say, "Well, there's too much math."
• I hope we can get more scientists and engineers out of this process, so I'm looking forward to that.

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• <00:19:22.880> engines<00:19:23.679> on by internal combustion engine engines on by
• internal combustion engine engines on any<00:19:24.240> property<00:19:24.640> within<
• internal combustion engines emit internal combustion engines emit omissions other<00:54:38.640> than
• the uh um internal combustion engines the uh um internal combustion engines and<00:56:31.359> may<
• , engineers, engineers, the<02:19:12.559> board<02:19:12.719> of<02:19:12.960> selectmen

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I am a private pilot with a multi-engine commercial instrument rating.
• c><00:01:56.720> a I am a a private pilot uh with a I am a a private pilot uh with a multi-engine
• multi-engine multi-engine uh uh uh commercial<00:01:59.640> instrument<00:02:00.160> rating
• department, including a UAS engineering department, including a UAS specialist<00:05:07.760> or
• Economic development and the economic engine that the airports represent.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force was called to order with a quorum present, and Commissioner Mark Carter of the Kentucky Department of Aviation gave the first presentation. He outlined the state’s airport system, noting 58 public-use airports, the department’s small staff, and its funding structure through a jet fuel tax that generates about $23 million annually, leaving roughly $15 million for airport investment after required deductions. Carter highlighted recent projects at airports including Bardstown, Madisonville, Central Kentucky Regional, Paducah, Sparta, Danville, and Henderson, and said the department has also expanded data collection on airport activity, hangars, schools, and training programs. He emphasized that the department recently completed the first statewide economic impact study of general aviation airports and is developing a five-year airport needs plan. Carter said several things are working well, including stronger communication with airports, the public, the legislature, and especially the FAA’s Memphis district office, which now involves the state more in project selection. He said the department is reasonably staffed overall, but identified workforce development and advanced air mobility as major gaps. In response to questions from Senator Nunn and Representative York, he said he did not have specific workforce shortage numbers on hand, but cited Boeing reports showing large national and global shortages of pilots and mechanics, and explained that instructor shortages and low wages limit training capacity. He also said air traffic control is an FAA function, though EKU has shown interest in developing a training program. Carter identified several needs for improvement: more workforce investment, more aviation education in high schools, more scholarships for pilot and mechanic training, more attention to advanced air mobility, and more frequent, institutionalized data collection. He also pointed to major pending capital needs at airports such as Elizabethtown, Owensboro, Harlan, Leitchfield-Grayson County, and Whitesburg-Letcher County, all of which would require FAA and state support. He urged airports to do a better job marketing their economic value and said the state should continue updating aviation studies so lawmakers have current information for policy decisions. The task force then heard from Lexington Blue Grass Airport Director Eric Frankl, who welcomed the new CVG director and thanked the legislature for creating the task force and supporting aviation infrastructure. Frankl said Blue Grass Airport has rebounded from the pandemic and now exceeds pre-pandemic passenger levels, while serving a mix of private aviation, pilot training, corporate aviation, and commercial airline activity. He described ongoing terminal-area planning, parking technology upgrades, and a major parking lot expansion expected to finish by early spring 2026, and said the airport is planning for future technologies such as vertiports and electric aerial vehicles. Frankl estimated that a broader terminal modernization program will cost roughly $500 million to $700 million over the next 5 to 10 years and said the airport needs continued state support to close funding gaps and remain competitive with other states investing in aviation.

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• They pay a nominal fee now with parking, but we ultimately end up subsidizing parking maintenance and
• They pay a nominal fee now with parking, but we ultimately end up subsidizing parking maintenance and
• They pay a nominal fee now with parking, but we ultimately end up subsidizing parking maintenance and
• They pay a nominal fee now with parking, but we ultimately end up subsidizing parking maintenance and
• They pay a nominal fee now with parking, but we ultimately end up subsidizing parking maintenance and

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint hearing covered HB 1484 on transit-oriented development and HB 157 on transportation. For HB 1484, testimony included a request from the Hoi Community Development Authority to be removed from the measure while offering to assist if the transit-oriented development law is implemented, along with testimony in opposition and support from several individuals. The committees later recommended HB 1484 be passed with amendments, including an HD1, a defective date, deletion of a reference to section 225 on page 11, adoption of H-CDA’s proposed amendment, and related committee report changes. The vote was adopted in both committees, with Representatives Cochran and Lee excused and Representative Mora voting with reservations. HB 157 concerned the transfer and acceptance of roads in the Villages of Kapolei. HHFDC supported the bill’s intent and explained that the roads were originally self-permitted, the city had not accepted dedication, and HHFDC has been maintaining and upgrading the roads under an MOA that requires improvements to city standards before transfer. Testimony from the Villages of Kapolei Association and others described ongoing problems with non-emergency police services, illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, and the need for city enforcement on roads that are open to the public. Committee members asked about the current holdup, the possibility of transferring roads in segments, and whether a cash settlement could resolve the issue; HHFDC said it was working in segments and that the city had mentioned a $60 million figure. The committees then recommended HB 157 pass with amendments, noting they were awaiting an Attorney General opinion on authority to compel the transfer and that the matter would continue to the Committee on Water and Land. The Transportation Committee also heard several additional bills. HB 1083, concerning vessels in state commercial harbors, drew support from the Department of Transportation and some industry groups and opposition from charter operators; HB 1159, which would require compliance with harbor master evacuation orders and increase penalties, drew DOT support and opposition from multiple vessel operators, who argued the bill was too broad and should define emergencies more clearly and use tiered penalties. HB 58, limiting civil liability for firefighting at commercial harbors, received DOT and Maritime Group support. HB 1165, on county disposal of ocean-bordering property and state highway acquisition, received DOT support. HB 938, a broad motor vehicle franchise and EV-related bill, drew support from the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association and the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, but strong opposition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Tesla, Rivian, Scout Motors, and others; opponents argued it would restrict direct-to-consumer EV sales and innovation, while dealers said the bill was too broad and needed further stakeholder work. No final votes were taken on the Transportation Committee’s remaining measures in the portion provided, and the joint hearing was adjourned after decision-making on HB 1484 and HB 157.

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• So, I'm Don Wineoff, and the dean of engineering at St.
• So, I'm Don Wineoff, and the dean of engineering at St.
• I'm Don Wineoff, and the dean of engineering at St.
• Army Corps of Engineers. Yes.
• <00:51:20.640> that<00:51:20.960> provides economic engine that provides economic engine

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• lines that Representative Duran’s secondary amendment would delete, make sure that when there are fees
• being charged that when there are fees being charged that they<00:59:24.720> are<00:59:24.880
• to do initial claims for fees.”
• become some of the first women engineers become some of the first women engineers in<01:50:27.360
• The people that we're talking about, their fee is 50% of the increase.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He was a chemical engineering student for JB Speed School of Engineering.
• He was a<00:04:00.239> chemical<00:04:00.560> engineer<00:04:01.040> student<00:
• 04:01.280> for<00:04:01.519> JB<00:04:01.840> Speed a chemical engineer student
• Engineering.
• School of Engineering. School of Engineering.

Keywords: 958, all

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• I dealt with bike water standing on these fields forever because when an engineer, which I'm just a dumb
• farmer, I'm not an engineer.
• , fields forever because when an engineer, fields forever because when an engineer, which<00:14:04.399
• I'm not an engineer.<00:14:06.800> I<00:14:06.959> don't<00:14:07.120> have<00:14
• <00:14:08.160> When engineer. I don't have that degree. When engineer.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 353, a proposal to tighten eminent-domain procedures and property protections while still allowing public projects. Supporters said the bill would not prohibit condemnation, but would require proof that property is in blight, give owners notice and an opportunity to cure, require a reasonable plan and funding for the public use, and ensure the taking is limited to what is necessary. They argued this would protect good-faith property owners, prevent abandoned projects, and make the process more efficient for utilities and infrastructure by encouraging easements where possible instead of full takings. Much of the discussion focused on the proper measure of compensation and the broader constitutional limits on eminent domain. Several members argued that compensation should reflect current market value and that public benefit should not be treated as the standard for value. Others said market value can be unfair in cases involving unique property uses, damage to land, or public-private projects, and suggested owners should share in some upside. Members also raised concerns about Kelo v. City of New London, the risk of abuse by governments or large corporations, and the need to protect farmers and rural landowners from one-sided treatment. A number of legislators supported the concept but asked for more detail on how the bill would work in practice, whether it is based on model legislation from other states, and how it could be tailored to Kentucky. The bill sponsor said it was a modified model policy and was open to amendments to make it more Kentucky-specific. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:21:31.440> as<00:21:31.559> a<00:21:31.679> grant Science and Engineering
• as a grant Science and Engineering as a grant coming<00:21:32.159> in<00:21:32.320> that
• On average, Minnesota cable companies pay $188,000 per year in state taxes and fees.
• ><01:20:41.440> and 188.000 per year in state taxes and 188.000 per year in state taxes and fees
• Minnesota cable fees collectively Minnesota cable companies<01:20:45.320> have<01:20:45.480><

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee met for an introductory session to begin the new legislative session. Members and staff went around the table introducing themselves and describing their agricultural backgrounds, including farming, livestock, crop production, county government, and related research or staff roles. Chair Paul Anderson emphasized agriculture’s importance to Minnesota’s budget and economy, welcomed new members and staff, and noted that the committee would have a full agenda. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Extension, and the Forever Green initiative on the GREE program (Agricultural Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer). Testimony described GREE as a state investment created in 2015 to support agricultural productivity and growth through research, education, extension, and technology transfer. Speakers highlighted its broad focus areas, including crop and livestock genetics, soil health, water quality, nutrient management, microbial science, agroecological innovation, and technology stewardship, as well as rapid-response funding for emerging issues such as waterhemp, PRRS, and avian influenza. University witnesses said the program has brought in faculty and extension educators, generated sponsored research awards, and leveraged state funding into additional grants and contracts. They cited a reported roughly 12-to-1 return on investment and said the state has invested about $39 million since 2015. They also noted additions such as a deep winter greenhouse program and a tribal representative on the advisory group. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• A piece of legislation that re-engineers how more than 30 million Texans will be represented at the highest
• We lost our representation and economic engines to larger parts of the district that had nothing in common
• Economic engines are in that district that those people need.
• These maps steal the economic engines that we need. And we're supposed to be grateful for that.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• You would think that when we are considering a piece of legislation that re-engineers how more than 30
• in Beaumont people are poor and that wasn't what happened we lost our representation and economic engines
• Economic engines are in that district that those people need.
• These maps steal the economic engines that we built. And we're supposed to be grateful for that.

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• We have great programs in engineering, aeronautical teaching, medical, legal, and most importantly, we
• We have great programs in engineering, aeronautical teaching, medical, legal, and, most importantly,
• , but rather to recruit and demand more of men who become engineers.”
• , but rather to recruit and demand more of men who become engineers.”
• will be not just in the top three, but the leading public university in the country and a critical engine

Summary: The committee first heard CS/SB 1458 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. The bill sponsor said it would add consistency and transparency by requiring local education agencies and training providers to define their roles and funding shares in contracts, cap an LEA’s share at 10% when it serves only an administrative role, and require public meetings and published work papers for the district workforce education funding steering committee. Several industry and business groups appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without debate. The committee then took up CS/CS/SB 1726 on higher education, which was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment. The amended bill addressed presidential searches, trustee eligibility, interim presidents, polling by universities, mission reviews, and other governance issues. Members asked about the requirement that final presidential candidate groups include at least three applicants, the qualifications for interim presidents, trustee residency/alumni requirements, and limits on candidate polling. Senators Leek and Smith offered contrasting views, with Leek warning about candidate withdrawals and Smith supporting the bill as a way to depoliticize higher education governance. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to confirmation hearings for university and college boards of trustees. Several appointees and reappointees from FAMU, UNF, Pensacola State College, UF, and UWF described their ties to their institutions and goals such as student success, workforce alignment, military support, research, and regional access. The UWF nominees drew the most scrutiny over their votes for former board chair Scott Yenor, whose public comments about women and other groups were criticized by senators and public commenters. Some nominees said they were unaware of the full scope of those remarks and would not have voted for him with that knowledge; others defended their votes as based on his education-reform views. Public testimony also raised concerns about UWF board members’ lack of higher-education experience and local ties. The committee confirmed the non-UWF nominees in a block vote and then began individual votes on the UWF nominees, with debate centered on Yenor-related concerns.

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• The Huber engineered woods example was not really about permitting at all.
• When Huber engineered woods lost in the court of appeals and an EIS was ordered, Huber moved to Alabama
• Minnesota process the Huber engineered Minnesota process the Huber engineered Woods<00:21:22.520
• <00:21:37.640> Woods<00:21:37.960> to To attract Huber engineered woods to Cohasset
• When Huber engineered woods lost in the court of appeals and an EIS was ordered, Huber moved to Alabama

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard extended discussion on House File 8, a bill aimed at changing Minnesota’s permitting and environmental review process. Supporters said the bill is intended to help small and medium-sized businesses and projects that face long delays, and argued that the proposal does not lower environmental standards. They described the bill as modeled in part on provisions used in other states, including a staggered permitting process and an expedited option, and said the goal is to improve transparency, reporting, and real-time public access to permit information. Members raised concerns about whether the bill could also benefit large corporations and major industrial projects, including mining and other large facilities, rather than just smaller businesses. Several lawmakers questioned the use of county-based public input, the lack of tribal consultation, and how the bill would interact with treaty rights and communities outside the affected county. Others argued that the bill could create risks by speeding permits for bad actors or by allowing larger entities to pay for expedited treatment. Testimony also referenced examples from the Minnesota Chamber’s report, with a witness disputing the claim that permitting alone drove companies out of Minnesota and saying those cases involved more complex facts. The committee first considered a motion to lay the bill on the table, but that motion failed on a 5-7 roll call. The committee then voted on a motion to re-refer House File 8, as amended, to the Labor and Workforce Development Committee. That motion passed 7-5, and the bill was sent on to that committee.

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• Years later, her work continues to inspire creativity in the field of engineering and technology.
• Years later, her work continues to inspire creativity in the field of engineering and technology.
• Years later, her work continues to inspire creativity in the field of engineering and technology.
• and standard day-use fees for national parks and other federal recreation sites.
• <04:06:52.479> and pass that covers entrance fees and pass that covers entrance fees and standard

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Thank you, I am an engineer.
• There are engineers that know more about the power flows in and out of the state.
• Today's title that Selena and I picked is "Research as the Engine of Innovation."
• I'm a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM).
• The spaceport is truly beginning to fulfill its mission as a long-term economic engine.

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• I have not. [ Laughter ] Representative Engin. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I've read the meeting minutes.
• Representative Engin moves to approve the minutes of the March 17th, 2026 meeting.
• governments to replace and upgrade their critical communication equipment that is unable to do using 911 fees
• that we had a bill that we introduced last year, House File 3230, that would provide for a service fee
• Thank you. 3230, that would provide for service fee 3230, that would provide for service fee on<00:13

Bills: HF3547, HF3651, HF4043, HF4282, HF4095

Keywords: fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons