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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- American Council of Engineering Companies, in support. Gavin Roth, Santa Cruz YIMBY, in support.
- bill sponsors, the California State Council of Laborers and the International Union of Operating Engineers
- Keith Dunn here today on behalf of the California State Council of Laborers, the Operating Engineers,
- Selecting with the American Council of Engineering Companies, also in support. Thank you.
- Selecting with the American Council of Engineering Company, also in support. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 753, which would modernize California’s shopping cart recovery rules by allowing cities and counties to return abandoned carts directly to retailers, recover documented retrieval costs, and avoid the current impound-and-wait process. The author and supporters, including San Jose officials and the League of California Cities, said the bill would help clear streets, sidewalks, and waterways and reduce local costs. Grocers and retailers opposed the measure unless amended, arguing it would turn cart retrieval into a new cost burden and could create incentives for cities to charge too much for stolen property. After extensive discussion about notice periods, cost caps, and local ordinances, the committee adopted amendments and passed the bill 6-0 as amended.
The committee then took up SB 445, which would speed up permitting and approvals needed for high-speed rail by requiring early engagement, setting rules for third-party coordination, and creating a dispute-resolution process. The author said the bill was narrowed from an earlier, broader transit proposal and was intended to reduce delays caused by utilities, local governments, and other entities. Supporters said permitting bottlenecks add major costs and delays to infrastructure projects, while opponents from utilities, cities, counties, telecoms, and special districts raised concerns about safety, reliability, affordability, and the need to review the pending amendments. The bill passed 8-1 to the Utilities and Energy Committee.
The committee also heard SB 9, a narrower housing bill focused on accessory dwelling units. The author explained that it would require local ADU ordinances to be submitted to HCD for review and would make state standards control if a local agency fails to submit a compliant ordinance or respond to HCD findings. Supporters from housing and YIMBY groups said the bill would improve enforcement of state ADU law and prevent local barriers from slowing housing production. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then began hearing SB 79, which would allow more housing near major transit stops; the author and supporters framed it as a response to the housing shortage and transit underuse, and the hearing continued with extensive support testimony as the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Joint House Higher Education Finance and Policy and Senate Higher Education Committee 3/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Forty-two years ago, I came to the University of Minnesota to study engineering, and I took away a lot
- My engineering background is such that I take time to look at all of that information, all the different
- all the different variables and<01:39:38.159>
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Guys just asked us for $7 million for engineers at the one briefing.
- constraints of our state that ask for additional funding. >> Guys just asked us for $7 million for engineers
- constraints of our state that ask for additional funding. >> Guys just asked us for $7 million for engineers
- constraints of our state that ask for additional funding. >> Guys just asked us for $7 million for engineers
- So, engineers at the one briefing.
Keywords:
student-athletes, name image likeness, NIL, compensation, transparency, University of Hawaii, Title IX, funding, protections, athlete agents, student athletes, endorsement contracts, professional representation, registration requirements, sports law, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on Senate Bill 3263, which would create a state-supported endowment for University of Hawaii athletics NIL (name, image, and likeness) funding. University of Hawaii Athletics Director Matt Eliott supported the bill, saying NIL requires both immediate funding and a longer-term sustainable solution. He asked for several changes: lowering the initial endowment target from $10 million to $2 million so the fund could start sooner, allowing NIL reporting by team rather than by individual student-athlete, and clarifying that athletes may choose whether to use an agent, while still allowing certified agents or a parent/guardian if desired.
Committee members raised concerns about using taxpayer dollars for athlete compensation, the burden on a small-state budget, and whether the university could realistically raise the required matching funds. Several senators questioned whether the university had a concrete fundraising plan and whether the endowment would meaningfully help UH compete with larger programs. Eliott said UH is already fundraising privately for current NIL obligations, had raised more than $1.6 million toward a $3 million annual goal, and would continue fundraising for both short-term needs and the endowment match. He also said the university is not trying to compete with Power Five schools on the same scale, but to be successful at its own conference level.
Members also discussed transparency and privacy, with some senators arguing that if state money is used, the public should know how it is spent, while Eliott said individual student-athlete NIL information should remain private and team-level reporting would be preferable. He confirmed international student-athletes are eligible for NIL and said about 60 to 70 UH athletes are currently participating, with more than 100 expected next year. The discussion also touched on UH’s Mountain West media rights and local TV rights, with Eliott explaining that the conference distribution is expected to remain around $3.5 million and that local TV rights would be negotiated separately. No vote or final action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, let's not miss this chance to keep these future nurses, educators, engineers, and business leaders
- So, let's not miss this chance to keep these future nurses, educators, engineers, and business leaders
- They become the teachers, nurses, engineers, and entrepreneurs who will build the Minnesota of tomorrow
- 01:04:02.079>
nurses, They become the teachers, nurses, They become the teachers, nurses, engineers - , and entrepreneurs who will engineers, and entrepreneurs who will build<01:04:04.960>
the <01:
Keywords:
North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Education Policy and Administration (03/10/2025)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, just by comparison, if you look at professional engineers, you have a statute which sets up a New
- Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers that has rulemaking authority.
- That's made up of five people, four of whom are professional engineers.
- Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers that has rulemaking authority.
- That's made up of five people, four of whom are professional engineers.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 749, which would require high schools to provide at least one hour of instruction on the nature and history of communism. The prime sponsor said the bill was prompted by concerns that students lack basic historical knowledge about communism and its effects, and argued that a short, flexible requirement could be embedded in an existing course without creating a new full class. He described communism as a totalitarian ideology and cited historical examples including the Soviet Union, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Cold War, and current events involving Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan as reasons students should understand the topic.
Members asked whether the subject is already covered in current social studies standards, whether one hour is enough, and whether the bill would apply to public, private, parochial, and charter schools. The sponsor said he did not believe communism is specifically required in current standards, that he would prefer a full course but was proposing a minimal requirement, and that he intended the bill to apply broadly to schools under the Department of Education’s umbrella, though he acknowledged the wording may need clarification for charter schools. He also said the proposal was both reactive and proactive, based on anecdotal concerns and his teaching experience.
A second supporter testified that he was born in the Soviet Union and favored the bill, but suggested the instruction should emphasize critical thinking and explain both why communism can appeal to some people and why it can have harmful consequences. No vote or final committee action was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 12th, 2026 at 04:57 pm
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 9 Feb 16th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (8:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Jul 7th, 2025
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- All the students and tell you, yeah, we're going to be the little engine that could.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These companies are powerful economic engines creating local jobs, drawing tourism. dollars and earning
Keywords:
Governor's Medal of Service, Texas award, state honor, public service recognition, Governor's office, Governor's award, Texas Government Code Chapter 3108, ceremonial award, honorary medal, state service award, local government retirees, private sector contributions, Texas Legislature recognition, gift acceptance, donations, grant funding, executive recognition, Texas Life Monument, human life, preservation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These companies are powerful economic engines creating local jobs, drawing tourism dollars, and earning
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/14/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And even some of the larger companies, such as we're just entering into a project with Whelan Engineering
- .<01:02:21.200>
They've Engineering. - They've Engineering.
- This really is an engine for our entire economy.
- This really is an engine for our entire economy.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources, to whom was referred Senate File 50, State Engineer
- Senator Chairman. engineer surface and groundwater study engineer surface and groundwater study respectfully
- Senate File 50, State Engineer Surface and Groundwater Study.
- As part of that application, they have to submit the materials, which would include any engineering and
- those would be through either a federal or a state agency, or they require a licensed certified engineer
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/01/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- lead acid batteries, medical devices, outdoor recreational equipment, and devices with combustion engines
- lead acid batteries, medical devices, outdoor recreational equipment, and devices with combustion engines
- lead acid batteries, medical devices, outdoor recreational equipment, and devices with combustion engines
- Our member companies collectively produce more than 80% of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories,
- <01:53:04.480>
trailers 80% of the boats engines trailers 80% of the boats engines trailers
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So in regards to this next slide, this will support all of our work statewide engineering studies that
- I'm assuming that you made that comment based on some kind of study, survey, engineering report, so maybe
- I'm assuming that you made that comment based on some kind of study, survey, engineering report, so maybe
- Made that comment based on some kind of study, survey, engineering report, so maybe you can come back
- our Consultants our civil engineers our Consultants our civil engineers regarding<01:35:50.000><
Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Hawaiian Affairs committee heard a budget presentation from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on its biennium requests for critical projects, repairs and maintenance, and operations. DHHL described its role in administering the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, noted the large beneficiary wait list, and said prior funding, including Act 279, has helped the department accelerate land development and reduce vacancies. Officials said they have about 47,219 applications involving 29,548 Native Hawaiians, roughly 28 projects underway, and that about $471 million of a $600 million appropriation has been encumbered, with the remaining lapse-fix funds expected to be resolved before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
DHHL emphasized that its current request would support additional lot development and could help produce roughly 6,000 units from the existing project pipeline, with another phase of requests potentially adding about 2,000 more units. The department said it is prioritizing shovel-ready projects, accelerating lease awards and orientations, and using a mix of approaches including paper leases, rental-with-option-to-purchase, owner-builder, and loan programs. Officials also discussed a shift toward denser urban development, citing projects in West Oahu and Honolulu, and said the department is working to reduce its vacancy rate and move beneficiaries onto the land more quickly.
Members questioned why Oahu, despite having the largest wait list, was receiving comparatively lower amounts, and DHHL responded that land availability and cost drive those decisions, with Oahu having limited developable land and very high acquisition costs. The department pointed to land acquisition on Kauai and other islands, and to urban high-rise projects that can yield far more units on small parcels. Members also raised long-term maintenance and wildfire risk, asking whether current acquisition and development choices account for future infrastructure costs; DHHL said maintenance is a growing concern, especially on large unused or isolated lands, and that it is pursuing Firewise planning, federal funds, and partnerships to reduce risk. The discussion also touched on mixed-use and community-led development, with DHHL explaining that it leases land to nonprofit homestead associations under general leases with milestones, business-plan requirements, and land-use restrictions to support local services and community goals.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- "Israel, instead of being seen by Jews as a safe haven from anti-Semitism, will be seen as a new engine
- <00:51:35.760>
saying <00:51:36.160>Israelis engine generating it. saying Israelis - They became doctors, lawyers, and engineers because that's what Americans do.
- Team leaders Kelsey Ellison and Ruby Long displayed their model, the product of a two-month engineering
- of a two-month engineering process. of a two-month engineering process.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, May 4, 2026 - PM
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- , county engineers, county engineers, um<01:17:42.960>
other <01:17:43.200>groups <01 - It's how engineers site utilities. It's how landowners understand the boundaries of their land.
- The rancher looking at water data, the engineer scoping a pipeline route, the county assessor managing
- scoping a pipeline route, the engineer scoping a pipeline route, the county<01:27:12.400>
assessor - And in the American Society for Civil Engineers, as you may recall, has put out a report card for many
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There are still obviously a lot of combustible engines out there, but we're going towards electrification
- So it's four combustible engines.
- You're reducing the amount of engines out there because you're putting more people in each machine, and
- <01:12:48.400>
out <01:12:48.560>there the amount of of engines out there the amount - of of engines out there because<01:12:49.280>
you're <01:12:49.520>putting <01:12:49.840
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And there's an internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicle parking there, that creates an issue.
- wise you can say no That's engineering wise you can say no That's really<03:36:40.800>
not <03 - It just has a different engine.” “Uh yes, uh that is correct. Headlights, tail lights.
- Um you said you replaced<04:29:56.399>
the <04:29:56.640>gas <04:29:56.880>engine replaced the gas engine with electric. replaced the gas engine with electric.