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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/08/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- a synergy with a transmission project a synergy with a transmission project um<00:25:42.799>
- project that this might get looked at. project that this might get looked at.
- Um really about transportation projects.
- year to provide some new projects. year to provide some new projects.
- And it is a death knell in a project when you say nuclear.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is about getting projects permitted and getting projects completed.
- This bill is about getting projects permitted and getting projects completed.
- <05:20:00.718>
projects <05:20:01.600>and federal construction projects and federal - construction projects and actions<05:20:02.240>
in <05:20:02.480>accordance <05:20:02.958 - Right now, when the federal government approves a major construction project, think a highway, a federal
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- 90 projects itself that worked on running...
- Of Boston, at least 90 projects itself.
- I'm going to give you a project. I came up 30 years ago.
- And it's a project that's been moving forward since 2019.
- in this project.
Summary:
The committee first heard testimony on a proposed Massachusetts baby bonds program, including H. 3429, S. 2146, and the Treasurer’s related bill H. 48. Treasurer Goldberg and a broad coalition of advocates, researchers, health professionals, and people with lived experience said the program would create trust accounts for children born into low-income families or in DCF custody, with funds available at age 18 for education, homeownership, business startup, or other long-term asset-building uses. Supporters argued the program would help close the racial wealth gap, improve economic mobility, and not affect eligibility for financial aid or public benefits. Committee members asked about administration, investment returns, eligibility, and withdrawal rules; the Treasurer said the accounts would be held in trust and managed by her office with an advisory board, with funds accessible at 18 and usable through age 35 if the beneficiary remains a Massachusetts resident. No vote was taken during the testimony shown.
The committee also heard testimony on legislation establishing Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day, including S. 2666 and H. 4625. Senator Ross, Representative Badger, physicians, survivors, and advocates described invasive lobular carcinoma as difficult to detect because it often grows in lines rather than forming a lump, can be missed on mammography, and is underfunded and underrepresented in research and clinical trials. Witnesses said the bill would codify an annual October 15 proclamation to raise awareness, improve diagnosis, and encourage more targeted research and treatment. Committee members asked why the disease is so hard to detect, and medical witnesses explained the imaging challenges and the lack of lobular-specific protocols. The witnesses urged favorable reports.
The committee then took testimony on H. 4648, a bill concerning the purchase or lease of Fenn Farm in Stockbridge by the Stockbridge-Munsee community. Representative Davis, the Stockbridge Land Trust president, and the tribal president testified that the bill would remove a conservation restriction tied to a state MVP grant so the tribe could manage the land without a restriction that they said would conflict with tribal sovereignty and Indigenous stewardship practices. They said the parcel is a sacred site connected to Monument Mountain and that the restriction is unnecessary because the land is already surrounded by conserved property. The witnesses asked for favorable action on the bill.
Finally, the committee heard testimony on H. 3416, a resolution urging Congress to create a national infrastructure bank. Representative Senna and several advocates argued that an off-budget infrastructure bank could finance major repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, rail, water systems, broadband, and housing without adding to the state budget, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth. Witnesses cited historical precedents for national infrastructure banks and said Massachusetts could benefit substantially from such a program. The transcript shown does not include a committee vote or final action on the resolution.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/05/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Other grants are one-time projects for things like boat access construction, acquisition of land, equipment
- projects freshwater Fisheries projects<00:23:46.720>
environmental <00:23:47.240>review - for things like boat access projects for things like boat access construction<00:24:31.520>
uh - Chiefs and project leaders in their Chiefs and project leaders in their division<00:26:24.919>
as< - It's nice to hear about the New Hampton project, and a lot was done with the Pow Mill project, yes.
- Chiefs and project leaders in their Chiefs and project leaders in their division<00:26:24.919>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (05/20/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- These are your big box projects. acres. These are your big box projects.
- are big projects.
- For any for a project are big projects.
- And, you know, you have to meet certain criteria like being a school construction project or some sort
- sort school construction project or some sort school construction project or some sort um<00:31:41.600
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 110, as amended by the Senate, which would establish fees for alteration-of-terrain applications and direct the Department of Environmental Services to adopt rules for a permit-by-notification process for certain projects. Trisha Milo introduced the bill for Senator Lang and noted that the department had worked on the amended language. Matt Mayberry of the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association said the industry strongly supported the bill, describing it as a public-private partnership that would speed review for developers without affecting local control, with builders paying the costs rather than taxpayers.
Members focused heavily on how the bill’s fee structure and permit thresholds would work, especially for projects near shoreland, wetlands, and protected water bodies. Representative Opel raised concerns about whether the bill reduced review of habitat and shoreland impacts or shifted costs unfairly; Philip Trobridge of DES explained that the bill does not eliminate those reviews and that shoreland projects still receive greater scrutiny. He said the bill creates different tiers, with the permit-by-notification process applying to certain projects between 100,000 and 150,000 square feet that are not in protected shoreland, while larger or shoreland-affected projects remain under the standard review process. He also said the proposed fees were based on sustaining the program, covering added habitat and species review responsibilities, and keeping reviews efficient.
Trobridge said the new fee structure would generate about $1.2 million in additional revenue and help fund additional staff and related program costs. He stated that the department had worked with the regulated community and believed the fees were fair and reasonable, though he acknowledged the bill’s wording was confusing and that the threshold could be revisited later if the new process works well. Members also discussed how the state process interacts with local approvals, and Trobridge said both state and local approvals are required before a project can begin. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- that we haven't gotten more projects that we haven't gotten more projects funded<00:11:41.040>
- Um, so we projects come to fruition.
- Is there any money for new projects, or is it just paying off current projects?
- or is it just paying off new projects or is it just paying off current current current projects?
- projects? projects?
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 030 Feb 13th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- However, on a public-sector project, if you file what's called a verified statement of claim, which is
- So this bill essentially equalizes the treatment of private and public projects for contractors, and
- So this bill essentially equalizes the treatment of private and public projects for contractors, and
- They oversee construction projects, they guide new development on campus, and they're charged with fostering
- They oversee construction projects, they guide new development on campus, and they're charged with fostering
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Historic building boom with $11.4 billion for 306 projects and improved facilities at all 11 universities
- God bless you, and I look forward to continuing to work with you on many projects.
- It's under construction now, and we'll use it for other community events.
- certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project
- certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 358 honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on its 10th anniversary, with remarks highlighting UTRGV’s growth, degree production, research expansion, medical school, and role in serving the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas. The chamber also recognized the doctor of the day and adopted additional resolutions, including one for Denton County Days at the Capitol and another recognizing Texas HBCU Day.
The Senate gave extensive recognition to outgoing Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp through Senate Resolution 368. Senators from both parties praised his long public career, leadership of the A&M System, support for regional universities, and bipartisan approach. The resolution was adopted after multiple members added their names. The chamber also heard from advocates with the Texas Streets Coalition, and received gubernatorial nominations for the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
On legislation, the Senate passed several major bills. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 27, relating to rights and support for public school educators, was debated and amended to address teacher vacancies, bilingual certification testing, paid leave options, classroom removals, and appeal rights, then passed unanimously. Senate Joint Resolution 12, proposing a constitutional amendment on parents’ right to direct a child’s education, advanced on a 22-9 vote. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1741, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft at public institutions of higher education, passed unanimously. Committee Substitute Senate Bill 29, the business entities bill, also passed after debate over corporate governance and shareholder protections. Senate Bill 857, authorizing law enforcement to tow certain vehicles driven by unlicensed or uninsured drivers, passed despite some concern about towing abuses during disasters. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1536 on dementia and Alzheimer’s training for certain guardians, but the transcript ends as that bill is being laid out.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 01/27/2026
Housing, Construction, and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- welcome to our first meeting in 2006 of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction
- about that, but I would note that the governor's proposal does diminish some of the barriers to construction
- We've had literally projects that encompass 650 new homes and more completely come to a halt because
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development met to open the 2006 session and discussed the governor’s executive budget, housing affordability, housing supply, and barriers to construction. Chair Brian Kavanaugh emphasized efforts to lower barriers to building housing and expand rental assistance and SCRIE/DRIE-related eligibility, while Ranking Member Jack Martins called for rolling back regulations that impede housing production. Senator Helming stressed that, especially in upstate New York, lack of electrical capacity is a major obstacle to new housing and urged attention to utility infrastructure; the chair responded that the budget includes a $3.75 billion proposal for water and sewer capacity and noted that electrical transmission and generation issues fall outside the committee’s direct jurisdiction. The committee also noted a joint Senate-Assembly budget hearing on housing scheduled for February 25.
The committee then took up a 10-bill agenda, largely consisting of measures previously reported by the committee and many of which had passed the Senate in prior sessions. Bills addressed tenant registration statements for LLCs (S.119), leasing to business and other entities (S.240), notice requirements for SCRIE/DRIE rent increase exemptions (S.561), housing production reporting to the Department of State (S.919A), creation of a New York Main Street Development Center (S.1851), retroactive benefit calculations for SCRIE/DRIE (S.2534), a common application and web portal for housing funding and incentives (S.2707), tenant access to complete rent histories (S.3569), continuation of SCRIE benefits after temporary income increases (S.4252), and eligibility requirements for disability rent increase exemptions (S.6510). Several members raised questions or comments on specific bills, including the absence of an Assembly sponsor on S.2707 and the need for technical alignment with Assembly versions.
All ten bills were reported out of committee, with some advanced to the floor and others to the Finance Committee. Senator Walchick voted in the negative on several measures, while Senators Helming and Martins occasionally voted “without recommendation” on selected bills. No bill was defeated, and the meeting adjourned with notice that another housing committee meeting was expected the following week.
NH
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Sep 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It can have a significant benefit on the economic well-being of the residents involved in construction
- and operation of the project.
- Limits on the construction of warehouses will hinder the progress the state has made in increasing the
Summary:
The committee hearing began with housekeeping rules, including limits on public comment and a reminder that testimony would be in person, with written testimony accepted through the committee portal. One agenda item, SB 423 by Senator Gonzalez, was pulled, and the committee then took up SB 415 by Senator Reyes, a cleanup bill related to last year’s AB 98 warehouse and logistics facility law. The author explained that SB 415 would clarify that manufacturing facilities are not treated as logistics use facilities, give local governments more time to update truck routes and circulation elements, provide safe-harbor language for good-faith compliance efforts, exempt cities with no logistics facilities from certain circulation updates, and allow truck routes to be established by ordinance outside warehouse concentration zones.
Testimony on SB 415 was largely supportive. Supporters included the American Planning Association, California State Association of Counties, Rural County Representatives of California, League of California Cities, California Business Properties Association, International Warehouse Logistics Association, California Grocers, California Business Roundtable, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, and others, who said the bill would make AB 98 more workable and provide needed implementation flexibility, especially for local governments and rural areas. One opponent argued the bill would still harm rural counties, reduce economic development opportunities, and eliminate high-paying jobs tied to warehouse and logistics construction and operations. CalChamber supported the cleanup provisions but raised a process concern about a separate bill and the broader negotiation process around related policy.
The author and committee chair closed by emphasizing the year-long negotiations and the intent to balance community, environmental justice, and industry concerns while improving implementation of AB 98. The committee then voted to pass SB 415 on a 10-0 vote, and the hearing was adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee substitute SCR 19 authorizes the construction of a replica. of the National Life Monument at
- SCR-19 substitute allows a replica to be constructed of the historic Capitol grounds in accordance with
- All project funding must come from private donations and the monument must comply with board rules. governing
Keywords:
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee substitute of SCR 19 authorizes the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument
- SCR 19 substitute allows a replica to be constructed outside of the historic Capitol grounds in accordance
- All project funding must come from private donations, and the monument must comply with board rules governing
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (01/08/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- received more military construction received more military construction funding<00:35:15.839>
- construction in the Air National Guard. construction in the Air National Guard.
- <00:57:01.359>
for advocate for military construction for advocate for military construction - Uh there be used for these projects.
- imagine for um this kind of construction imagine for um this kind of construction from<01:34:47.760
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 24th, 2026 at 09:09 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- They do have a lot of project staff.
- And with project staff, they are paid out of that project money.
- $120 million for those non-unit projects in southwest New Mexico. shovel-ready non-New Mexico unit project
- We still haven't funded the projects. So, Mr.
- construction projects this summer so that is dislodged and we're moving that funding okay thank you
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It modifies and makes clear the previous construction conduit lakes may be used to convey groundwater
- Colleagues, we have a group of folks who live in a utility that is the San Carlos Irrigation Project.
- We have a group of folks who live in a utility that is the San Carlos Irrigation Project.
- So what we've seen are lots of roofing projects going to a handful of vendors, a couple of vendors, the
- So to me, this is a good government project.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the prior journal, received gubernatorial communications, and then moved into an additional Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. In that committee, members adopted floor and committee amendments and reported SB 1100, SB 1160, and SB 1178 out as amended. On the second calendar, the committee considered SB 1200, SB 1560, SB 1627, and SB 1723, adopting amendments on SB 1200, SB 1627, and SB 1723 and reporting all four measures out, while SB 1725 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the committee reports and sent the amended bills to engrossing or third reading as appropriate.
The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed with recorded votes and some member explanations focused on public safety, parental rights, school safety, health care, local control, property rights, and wildlife management. Among the measures that passed were SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1046, SB 1094, SB 1095, SB 1124, SB 1186, SB 1214, SB 1275, SB 1280, SB 1315, SB 1318, SB 1205 on reconsideration, SB 1327, SB 1416, SB 1418, SB 1582, SB 1613, SB 1662, SB 1664, SB 1670, SB 1711, SB 1741, SB 1821, and several concurrent memorials. A number of bills failed, including SB 1052, SB 1170, SB 1457, SB 1074, SB 1540, SB 1649, and SB 1663.
Debate on several bills drew pointed partisan and policy disagreements. Members opposing health-related bills argued they targeted LGBTQ people or medical decision-making, while supporters framed them as protecting children or bodily autonomy. On SB 1170, members said the bill contained a drafting error that would create extreme penalties and strain prison capacity. On SB 1280, supporters and opponents split over Mexican gray wolf management and federal conservation efforts. On SB 1199, the Salt River horse herd bill, members discussed herd management, heritage, property impacts, and a required emergency clause; it passed with the needed two-thirds majority. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous House bills and passed several House bills on final reading, including HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2028, HB 2086, HB 2118, HB 2140, HB 2170, HB 2226, HB 2244, HB 2248, HB 2249, HB 2327, HB 2379, HB 2380, and others, forwarding them to the Governor.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It modifies and makes clear the previous construction conduit lakes may be used to convey groundwater
- Colleagues, we have a group of folks who live in a utility that is the San Carlos Irrigation Project.
- We have a group of folks who live in a utility that is the San Carlos Irrigation Project.
- So what we've seen are lots of roofing projects going to a handful of vendors, a couple of vendors, the
- So to me, this is a good government project.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Local climate conditions, construction dust, and the list goes on. Mr.
- Of any construction that takes place, anything, if we're going to do something.
- These kinds of projects in the long term, but don't really have the capacity.
- To be able to leverage additional funds to keep the projects in further development. Thank you, Mr.
- There are some examples of these kinds of projects in New Mexico to kind of give you a picture of the
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Los Angeles County projects losses totaling $2.4 billion over the next three years.
- the next three years. county projection is a loss of $2.4 billion over the next three years.
- The high cost of construction, labor, utilities, and taxes in California often make potential projects
- Goods and services sold through qualifying projects would not be subsidized by this bill.
- By helping offset these upfront costs, AB 2069 can move projects from concept to reality.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Tribal Relations, June 15, 2026 - PM
Select Committee on Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- And then my third example is a wildlife crossing project known as the Dubois project on Highway 26.
- as the wildlife crossing project known as the Dubo<00:42:01.680>
project <00:42:02.079>on< - ,<00:44:31.520>
Angie wildlife projects, you know, Angie wildlife projects, you know, Angie - And I think from what I'm hearing from the Game and Fish, it's kind of like a project-to-project type
- If there's a construction or an oil or a If there's a construction or an oil or a gas<01:47:14.639>