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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AGR-EEP Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- So program move forward successfully.
- Temporarily reestablishes the coffee ground or coffee pesticide subsidy program and the program manager
- Temporarily reestablishes the coffee ground or coffee pesticide subsidy program and the program manager
- We have problems with our small orchard.
- I believe there are better options: egg removal programs, uh partnerships with farmers supported by small
Keywords:
pesticides, environmental impact, agriculture, 1,3-dichloropropene, chlorpyrifos, land management, wastewater compliance, state funding, survey issues, 910, house, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Agriculture and Food Systems and Energy and Environmental Protection heard three bills. HB 1621 would create a conservation, agriculture, and soil health incentive program under the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, with annual reporting and funding. Testimony was broadly supportive from the Climate Commission, University of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii Farmers Union, White Alliance for Progressive Action, and the Farm Bureau, and the bill was described as a way to advance soil health and support producers. HB 1880 would prohibit, beginning in 2027, the use of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene (such as Telone). The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered written comments, Hawaii Farmers Union supported the ban citing drift and health concerns, and the Farm Bureau opposed it, arguing growers need such tools; the bill also drew discussion about crop rotation and other pest-management practices. HB 1831 would authorize funding to address survey deficiencies and wastewater compliance issues on certain non-agricultural parklands; the Attorney General’s Office warned the bill as written may violate the U.S. Constitution’s contract clause and suggested revisions, while the department and Farm Bureau supported the measure’s intent. The committees later took up decision-making and voted to pass all three measures with amendments, with the effective dates changed to July 1, 3000 and HB 1831 amended to reflect the Attorney General’s suggested changes.
The Agriculture and Food Systems committee then heard HB 1572, which would establish a four-year restorative aquaculture development program to streamline permitting, expand infrastructure and workforce capacity, create pilot sites, and convene an advisory council. The Attorney General noted a technical issue about whether council members would be compensated, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union all expressed support for streamlining aquaculture and promoting restorative aquaculture. Members asked about the bill’s focus on restorative aquaculture, and the department said the program would give the area dedicated resources and a framework. The committee also heard HB 219, which would temporarily reestablish the coffee berry borer pesticide subsidy program and manager position; the department, Waimea Coffee Association, Farm Bureau, and Farmers Union supported it. HB 2139 would fund University of Hawaiʻi research on treatment methods for the Queensland longhorn beetle. Testimony from DLNR, the invasive species council, university researchers, farmers, and the Farm Bureau emphasized the beetle’s spread and damage to trees and crops, and described nematode biocontrol as promising but labor-intensive and in need of more research and scaling. Members asked whether the funding was for research rather than a position, whether the current nematode approach is sufficient for large orchards, and whether other controls are being explored; the response was that the bill funds testing and that more work is needed, including local production of nematodes if the method proves effective.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 4662 establishes a grant program.
- And many other states have shortline grant programs.
- Currently, the safe routes to school program is funded through the Federal hazard elimination Program
- Um, the safe routes to school program, uh, is a federal program designed, designed to raid our highway
- program as well.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- act to amend the education law relating to the deadlines for filing nominating communications for small-city
- This simply aligns the small-city school district rules with other districts with respect to school board
- This simply aligns the small-city school district rules with other districts with respect to school board
- These programs exist without additional red tape in terms of the application process. Move to do.
- the education law relating to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Education met on April 21 and considered several education-related bills, mostly extensions or technical changes. S-57 (BOCES services to out-of-state school districts), S-150B (small-city school board nominating communication deadlines), S-8904A (BOCES lease terms for properties), S-9148 (exempting certain preschool special services providers from separate Commissioner approval), and S-9611 (extending provisions on certified school psychologists and preschool special education services) were all moved to the floor with little or no opposition.
The committee also took up S-2498, which would reduce the required number of lockdown drills in schools from 12 to 10 and adjust the timing of drills. Senator Tedisco spoke strongly against the bill, arguing that repetition is necessary to prepare students and staff for emergencies and that reducing drills would move in the wrong direction on school safety. Chair Mayer responded that the bill still requires a significant number of drills and is intended to reduce trauma, especially for young children. The bill advanced, with Senators Stec and Tedisco opposed and Senator Weber recorded without recommendation.
Most other bills were described as aligning existing rules, easing administrative burdens, or extending current law. The committee concluded by noting the meeting was productive and adjourned after moving all listed bills forward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Hercules is a city of 26,000, and we are a low-property tax city.
- Like Meli-Cattle, This is a city of 26,000, and we are a low-property-tax city.
- That was the case in the city of Shafter, a small Central Valley community in my district that I represent
- We have the city of Carlsbad, city of Rancho Cucamonga, and city of Thousand Oaks.
- And with opposing less-amended positions, we have the city of Belmont, city of Redwood City, and city
Summary:
The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee.
The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations.
Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- bonuses or voluntary programs.
- Unfortunately, this bill as written could undermine voluntary, employee-driven upskilling programs, programs
- Metro, Santa Monica, the City of Montebello, Santa Cruz Metro.
- The city knows that it can essentially act with impunity.
- It's not just large owners; it's also small owners.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 1521, the Judiciary Committee’s civil law omnibus measure. The bill makes a number of minor, mostly clarifying changes, including repealing obsolete Government Code provisions, allowing juvenile courts to hear petitions to establish records of birth, death, or marriage, requiring notice of probate petitions to the Department of Child Support Services, and correcting typos in existing law. It had no opposition and was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, though it was later placed on call pending additional votes.
Members then heard AB 57, which would reserve at least 10% of California’s Home Purchase Assistance Program funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people. The author and supporters framed it as a reparative, race-neutral-by-lineage effort to address historic housing discrimination and the racial wealth gap, while opponents argued it was an unconstitutional racial proxy and should instead be based on individual injury. The bill drew strong support and opposition testimony, was amended, and was approved on a do-pass as amended vote to Appropriations, then placed on call.
AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, was heard next. The bill would expand and standardize caregiving and guardianship tools for families facing immigration-related separation, including broader use of caregiver authorization affidavits, recognition of non-relative extended family caregivers, and a new short-term guardianship process that preserves parental rights. Supporters said it would reduce trauma and help children remain with trusted caregivers; there was no opposition testimony. The committee approved it on a do-pass to Human Services vote and placed it on call.
The committee also heard AB 392, which would address non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit media by requiring uploader consent certifications, faster takedown procedures, and civil remedies against uploaders and hosting sites. A survivor testified in support, and members discussed implementation details and possible amendments; the bill was moved on a do-pass as amended basis to Appropriations and placed on call. AB 692, which would prohibit employer “stay-or-pay” debt agreements that require workers to repay training or other costs if they leave or are terminated, also advanced despite opposition from business and industry groups concerned about impacts on signing bonuses and voluntary training programs. It was sent to Appropriations on a do-pass as amended vote and placed on call, along with AB 1234, a wage-claim enforcement bill aimed at reducing Labor Commissioner delays and adding consequences for employers who fail to participate in the process. The committee also heard AB 394, which expands protections for transit workers and allows transit agencies to seek restraining orders against violent riders; it received broad support, some concern about system-wide bans, and was discussed with amendments that preserved judicial discretion.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> especially if it's a small water body. especially if it's a small water body.
- Um, I think maybe identifying existing programs like the decal program might be wiser.
- </c> have about this program. Any questions? have about this program. Any questions?
- </c> understand how the program would work. understand how the program would work.
- </c> 140, the blue envelope program. Okay. 140, the blue envelope program. Okay.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If you get a small city, I use, you know, a small city in our area like Garden City, they currently aren't
- It will make it easier for those small cities, those fire districts that are representing small cities
- How does it make it easier for those small cities that are struggling to find the people that need to
- bureau, a small ability to have revenue.
- it's a city or a county.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard several bills related to fire district administration and workforce housing. House Bill 765 would allow fire districts to adjust boundary lines through partial annexation/de-annexation and to merge districts and departments when all parties agree. Testimony from fire chiefs and the Association of Idaho Cities said the bill would help districts align boundaries with service areas and improve efficiency without raising taxes. The committee voted to send HB 765 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 766 would streamline the process for fire and ambulance districts to adopt development impact fees by reducing the number of required intergovernmental agreements and public hearings, while keeping local government and public input in place. Supporters said it would save time and attorney costs and make the process more workable for districts spanning multiple cities and counties; some senators raised concerns about public visibility and the role of fire districts in setting fees. The committee approved HB 766 for the floor. House Bill 767 would allow fire districts to use up to 50% of development impact fee revenue for replacement or improvement of fire apparatus, not just new stations, citing rising equipment costs and growth-related wear. Home builders opposed the bill as an expansion of impact fee use beyond the original intent, and several senators said it was a carve-out that should be addressed more broadly; the committee voted to hold HB 767 in committee.
The committee also advanced House Bill 797, which would ensure each fire district sub-district has representation by requiring commissioners to reside in the sub-district they serve. No opposition was raised, and the bill received a due pass recommendation. Finally, House Bill 760 would expand an existing property tax exemption to encourage workforce housing by allowing for-profit/nonprofit partnerships, permitting use with federal housing tax credits, requiring affordability at 60% of area median income, and leaving participation optional for local governments. Supporters said it could help produce more affordable housing without state general fund spending, while some senators noted it could add pressure to local tax bases and fire districts; the committee sent HB 760 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 2)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If states can't pick up the bill, they will have to cut benefits or kick folks off the program, a program
- If states can't pick up the bill, they will have to cut benefits or kick folks off the program, a program
- If states can't pick up the bill, they will have to cut benefits or kick folks off the program, a program
- to other education programs.
- That's small.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 14th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Deputy marshals are city employees in all the cities.
- the cities, our life insurance is through the cities.
- cities, our life insurance is through the cities.
- City Constable, LCCMA, Byron Hatch, Baton Rouge City Constable, and Terica Williams, City Constable.
- Byron Hatch, Baton Rouge City Constable, Terica, Williams City Constable, and we have Baton Rouge City
Keywords:
parole eligibility, juvenile offenders, rehabilitation, first-time offenders, reentry programs, substance abuse treatment, education programs, emergency responders, law enforcement, obstructing traffic, public safety, penalties, parole, criminal justice, release extension, prison reform, autopsy, criminal evidence, photographs, court proceedings
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:51.360><c> and</c> Universal vaccine purchase programs and Universal vaccine purchase programs
- </c><00:17:35.880><c> that's</c> in the vaccine purchase program that's in the vaccine purchase program
- </c><00:38:57.800><c> councils</c> a number of meetings of City councils a number of meetings of City
- which is a federal children program which is a federal program<00:49:12.119><c> that</c><00:49:12.240
- There's also a program called Employers for National Service, which is an opt-in program, uh, no cash
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 233, which would impose transparency and reporting requirements on the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. The prime sponsor, Representative Comto, said the bill and a proposed amendment were intended to increase public access by requiring a physical meeting location, making meetings available online, and publishing a complete list of vaccines and pharmaceutical products purchased. She argued the association should be more transparent because it is involved in vaccine purchasing and public trust is important, especially given controversy around vaccines.
Committee members questioned the sponsor about the association’s legal status, who sets vaccine requirements, whether other private entities would be covered, and whether the proposal should instead apply more broadly to all meetings or include recordings. The sponsor said the association was created by the legislature, that childhood vaccine requirements come from DHHS and CDC-related processes, and that she would be open to broader recording requirements. Some members raised concerns about misinformation and whether requiring answers to public questions could be problematic in a contentious policy area.
Patrick Miller, executive director of the Vaccine Association, and attorney Mark McHugh testified in opposition. They described the association as a not-for-profit voluntary corporation created by statute in 2002 to serve as a funding mechanism for the state’s universal childhood vaccine purchase program, with no policymaking role and no public funding. They said the association already posts notices, agendas, minutes, and allows public webinar access and comments, while also providing annual audits and reports and other statutory reporting. They argued HB 233 would impose unnecessary administrative costs on a private entity, interfere with its limited charitable purpose, and ultimately increase costs borne by insurers, employers, and consumers. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Oct 6th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- program, which are led by Dr.
- recognized for some of our graduate programs like our nurse practitioner program.
- program to life.
- There has to be a program.
- What programs is UNM using?
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- That has been the practice at the city that I served in, the city of Irvine.
- That has been the practice at the city that I served in the city of Irvine.
- He now sits on... ...City Council for 12 years. I sat on a school board.
- There were several city council members, even in small businesses, that had businesses around downtown
- Even actually in City Hall, the city manager can be required to recuse themselves.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Vermont Sister State Program. Vermont Sister State Program.
- , such as we have a city in Senegal, we have a city in Japan, we have a city in France that is, in effect
- , such as we have a city in Senegal, we have a city in Japan, we have a city in France that is, in effect
- A city in Senegal, we have a city in Japan.
- ><c> poultry</c><01:07:35.800><c> flock</c> Regarding a small backyard poultry flock Regarding a small
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I may have missed it, but how are we addressing the small cities and counties that are concerned
- And also, I've not heard from any small county or city about this bill in terms of the additional manpower
- Small cities, you know, do have smaller budgets typically.
- That's a great concern for small cities, big cities, whoever.
- The elections and, you know, limiting what you can tell people from a small city perspective.
Keywords:
property tax, school funding, enrollment changes, inflation adjustment, tax rate notice, property tax exemption, ad valorem tax, Texas Tax Code, nonprofit corporation, charitable organization, educational nonprofit, scientific nonprofit, agriculture support, youth programs, community education, county population threshold, large county, local government revenue, leasehold interest, possessory interest
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- going toward a grant program.
- We've done something similar with the Abortion Access Fund program as well.
- And so I would just cite that for those two reasons, Access Fund program as well.
- A small city and inner city. And some of my other colleagues talked about that.
- It's overall a third of the Medi-Cal dental program.
Summary:
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard AB 106, an early-action budget bill providing $90 million one-time General Fund to support reproductive health providers affected by the federal H.R. 1 Medicaid funding prohibition. Department of Finance staff explained that the money would be administered as grants by the Department of Health Care Access and Information because affected providers can no longer bill Medi-Cal during the federal restriction, which runs through July 4, 2026. The Legislative Analyst’s Office had no additional comments. Members also discussed related budget context, including the broader estimated loss to California providers, the use of grant funding rather than loans, and provisions exempting some contract and records information from public disclosure.
Committee debate focused on whether the funding was an appropriate priority amid other budget pressures. Supporters argued the bill is an emergency response to a targeted federal attack on Planned Parenthood and other family planning providers, emphasizing that the clinics provide broader primary care services such as cancer screenings, STI testing, contraception, and prenatal care, and that the funding is not for abortion services because federal Medicaid dollars cannot be used for abortion. Opponents questioned the size of the appropriation, the use of General Fund dollars, the transparency exemptions, and why similar aid was not being directed to rural hospitals, disability services, Proposition 36, or other budget needs. Public testimony was overwhelmingly in support from reproductive health, medical, and health equity organizations, with some unrelated comments urging funding for dental care, disability services, housing, and county health systems.
After public comment, the committee voted on AB 106 and passed it on a 12-4 vote. The bill was reported out of committee.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:39:06.159><c> and</c><01:39:06.560><c> or</c> small cities, u regular cities and or small cities
- </c><01:42:02.960><c> cities,</c> that flow to townships, small cities, that flow to townships, small
- </c> construction program. construction program.
- the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program.
- Uh small Minnesota communities program.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, they could be anything from a small tenant improvement.
- Specifically, they could be anything from a small tenant improvement.
- We're a small commercial interior design firm based in Cordellina, Idaho.
- City of Seattle, Salt Lake City, Denver, most cities in Texas, Virginia.
- And as a small business, we practice against draft people. We practice against small business.
Summary:
The House Business Committee heard House Bill 529, which would let Idahoans who pay cash for covered, medically necessary health care services negotiate a lower price and have that payment count toward their deductible and annual out-of-pocket maximum. The sponsors said the bill is intended to curb health care costs and improve patient choice, and they offered friendly amendments to clarify definitions and use the insurer’s allowable amount rather than an average amount. Supporters said it would reward price shopping and noted similar laws in other states, while one physician testified it could raise long-term costs if insurers begin tracking discounted cash rates. The committee moved HB 529 to general orders.
The committee then considered House Bill 775, which would allow a bankruptcy debtor to claim the motor-vehicle exemption even if the vehicle is inoperable, unregistered, uninsured, or otherwise not currently functional. The sponsor said the bill responds to cases where a debtor’s only vehicle was denied exemption despite being needed for transportation to work. There was no public testimony, and the committee sent HB 775 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 773, a code cleanup measure, repealed outdated provisions related to corporate credit unions and cemetery statutes that sponsors said had not been used for many years. The committee also advanced HB 787, which merges the Board of Podiatry into the Board of Medicine and moves some podiatry rules into statute; the sponsor said the smaller board had been running a deficit while the Board of Medicine could absorb the cost. Both bills received due pass recommendations.
The committee spent the most time on House Bill 790, which would create a voluntary certification for qualified interior designers so they could sign and seal limited, non-structural, non-seismic interior design drawings for permits. Supporters said the bill would reduce costs and delays, keep talent in Idaho, and recognize existing professional training; opponents, including architects and the AIA Idaho representative, argued that the bill could blur scope-of-practice lines and create unintended consequences without clear oversight. After extensive testimony and questions, the committee sent HB 790 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Diversion programs are an important public safety tool.
- In other programs, the language is unclear or inconsistent.
- , and farm-to-school programs.
- We need to invest in programs like the farmer program, the food production investment program, the livestock
- That's where this program disproportionately goes. Those are facts.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a delayed quorum call, then moved through routine procedural actions, including unanimous-consent requests on guest seating and committee referrals. A motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to withdraw AB 2624 from committee failed on a roll call vote, 14-44. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions and held an Armenian Genocide Remembrance ceremony with a prayer, pledge, and moment of silence.
The main floor action centered on H.R. 97, commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Assembly Member Schultz and numerous colleagues spoke in support, emphasizing historical recognition, solidarity with Armenian Californians, and opposition to denial. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. Later, H.R. 99 recognizing California Agriculture Day also drew extensive support from members highlighting the state’s agricultural economy, farmworkers, and the need for continued investment in agriculture; it was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added.
Several bills were also considered and passed: AB 1838 on contractor wage-and-hour disclosure for public works bids, AB 1562 authorizing counties to randomly select poll workers, AB 2297 standardizing restitution rules in diversion programs, AB 1659 improving school re-enrollment support for justice-impacted youth, AB 1974 creating an optional temporary firearm storage program for law enforcement, AB 2402 updating health studio fee rules, and AB 1607 extending the Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund. AB 1607 drew sharp opposition over fee funding and broader policy concerns, but passed 66-1. The Assembly also adopted ACR 129 establishing a sister-state relationship with Lagos State, Nigeria, and considered a Senate joint resolution on tariffs, with members split over whether tariffs or state policies were the main driver of higher costs; the transcript ends during debate on that resolution.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:12 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Our apprenticeship-to-journeyman program in the TTCP program is a qualified program and is endorsed by
- So this training program, this apprenticeship program, is an investment in ourselves.
- program from the ground up?
- They're being programmed right. million program that are up and coming they're being programmed right
- This is our program for 25.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 322, which would create a transportation trust fund and transportation program fund. The sponsor offered and the committee adopted an amendment striking the section that would have imposed a 1% gross receipts tax on electricity sales. After a recap of the bill’s remaining provisions, including a $400 million seed amount and future transfers from motor vehicle excise tax revenue, the committee heard brief support from Associated Contractors of New Mexico and the Asphalt Pavement Association and no opposition. The amended bill then passed on a roll-call vote.
The committee then heard HB 270, a public works/apprenticeship bill that would require contributions to approved apprenticeship and training programs or to the Public Works Apprentice and Training Fund for public works construction projects, while eliminating an exemption for certain road, highway, utility, and maintenance work. Supporters, including union carpenters, electrical workers, the building trades council, and apprenticeship advocates, argued the bill would expand training, help address labor shortages, and provide a return on public investment. Opponents from utility contractors, highway contractors, and Associated Contractors of New Mexico said they already operate federally approved in-house training programs, warned the bill would raise project costs, and argued some trades have no accessible approved programs.
Members questioned how the bill would interact with existing in-house programs, whether rural contractors and nonunion firms would be affected, and whether the state-approved fund and federal highway training requirements could conflict. A proposed amendment to exempt projects of $50 million or less was introduced but tabled. After extensive debate, the committee voted 6-5 to pass HB 270. The meeting also included discussion of a prior procedural error in which HB 270 had been heard before being properly assigned, which the chair said rendered that earlier action void. At the end of the meeting, the committee received a brief New Mexico Department of Transportation District 3 presentation on district projects, budget, and construction status.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- WE HAVE DEPLOYED AND WHAT'S TO COME WITH OUR PROGRAM AND RECENT GRANT PROGRAM WE LAUNCHED OCTOBER 1
- THE BEAD PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST PROGRAM WE ARE OVERSEEING WITH A TOTAL ALLOCATION OF $1.1 BILLION AND
- MORE DETAILS HERE REGARDING OUR BROADBAND OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, THIS WAS THE FIRST PROGRAM WE LAUNCHED
- CITIES TOTALING $168 MILLION.
- >> OUR BROADBAND OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH ARPA, AMERICAN RESCUE PROGRAM, THOSE PROGRAMS