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• Romero: ...public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital
• two decades of civil engineering experience, specializing in stormwater, transportation, and infrastructure
• two decades of civil engineering experience, specializing in stormwater, transportation, and infrastructure

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• about these additional systems that are at risk because of changing standards and also aging infrastructure
• Given this, how is the State Water Board looking to fund clean drinking water infrastructure?
• program, The bipartisan infrastructure program, where we got some additional funding for PFOS, which
• needs, treatment needs, aging infrastructure, and then understanding the communities around them because
• as we get information out there so the communities are prepared as they also deal with aging infrastructure

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• They should use this existing infrastructure<00:24:44.640> for<00:24:44.960> all<00:24:
• 45.279> app<00:24:45.600> downloads, infrastructure for all app downloads, infrastructure
• [clears throat] They already have the technology. >> The infrastructure is there. >> Okay.
• >> The<00:34:26.560> infrastructure<00:34:27.200> is<00:34:27.440> there.
• >> The infrastructure is there. >> The infrastructure is there.

Bills: HB161

Keywords: building codes, standardization, commercial construction, architectural services, energy conservation, federal compliance, local governance, 923, senate, all

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• is the... ...special appropriation request for purchasing IT equipment to refresh the systems infrastructure
• We can't have thriving economies or bring businesses to our communities without good infrastructure.
• , up-to-date infrastructure, good quality of life, and good services.
• And then he also says, "We know that businesses choose to invest in cities with strong infrastructure
• This is a statewide public safety infrastructure need.

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• AB 752 aligns with California's broader efforts to reduce barriers to essential infrastructure, recognizing
• And LIF, as the co-administrator with CDS of the California infrastructure, Child care plays a vital
• AB-752 aligns with California's broader efforts to reduce barriers to essential infrastructure, recognizing
• with CDSS of the California Infrastructure Grant Program, saw requests totaling $1 billion for the $350
• AB 1242 would provide the necessary infrastructure, I'm sure.

Summary: The committee heard a series of child care, social services, immigrant support, disability services, and language access bills, with many measures drawing strong support and no opposition. Early in the hearing, AB 450 proposed a Department of Aging task force to study and recommend policies for undocumented adults age 55 and older; AB 593 would let CDSS identify data-sharing opportunities to improve CalFresh administration and participation; and AB 904 would clarify child care subsidy eligibility so families do not lose care during pregnancy leave, family leave, caregiving, or job search periods. All three were presented as ways to reduce barriers and improve access to essential services, and AB 904 was moved out on a 1-0 call after support testimony from child care advocates and a member of the public. AB 617, which would expand and standardize respite care access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by requiring licensing and registry participation, drew both support and significant opposition from respite providers and disability service organizations concerned about added regulation, cost, and possible delays; the author said she would continue working with opponents, and the bill was moved out on a 2-0 call. The committee also heard AB 1220, which would require regional centers to document denials, notices of action, and appeals in individual program plans and include that data in annual reports to improve transparency and equity in developmental services. The bill drew extensive public support from parents, advocates, and disability organizations, with no opposition, and passed 5-0. AB 752 would make child care centers by right in certain residential zones when co-located with multifamily housing or institutional uses, and supporters argued it would reduce zoning barriers and help expand child care capacity; it also passed 5-0. AB 1242 would create a CalHHS language access director, require human review of machine translation, and improve language coverage determinations for state and local agencies; supporters emphasized health equity and the need for better access for limited-English communities, and the bill was moved out on a 4-0 call. Later, AB 548 would continue and expand the Asylee and Vulnerable Non-Citizen Program, which provides case management and integration services for asylees and certain visa holders; supporters said the program had been effective but had run out of funding, and the bill passed 4-0. AB 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act, would strengthen family safety planning for immigrant families, standardize acceptance of caregiver authorization affidavits, and create a joint guardianship process for temporary separations; testimony focused on fear of family separation and the need for clear school and medical procedures, and the bill passed 4-0. AB 1357 would exclude guaranteed income payments from being counted as income for state public assistance eligibility, with supporters arguing it would prevent recipients from falling off the “benefits cliff”; it passed 4-1. Finally, AB 1201, the Reunity Act, was introduced to require individualized court assessments before denying reunification services to parents with certain violent felony convictions after a five-year period, with the author and a witness describing the bill as a trauma-informed approach to family reunification.

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• This amendment could also make it harder to invest in roads, water treatment, and other infrastructure
• This amendment could also make it harder to invest in roads, water treatment, and other infrastructure
• This amendment could also make it harder to invest in roads, water treatment, and other infrastructure
• to exert a downwards ratchet on state funding, which would deplete state resources, weaken our infrastructure
• to exert a downwards ratchet on state funding, which would deplete state resources, weaken our infrastructure

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House File 4, as amended, was heard in committee. The bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create a Minnesota tax relief account that would capture projected general fund revenues exceeding 105% of projected expenditures and return those funds to taxpayers, primarily through property tax relief or income tax relief. The committee adopted an amendment to put the bill in the author’s preferred shape, and later adopted a technical amendment from Representative Smith to insert the word “projected” before “expenditures” on line 2.2. Representative Johnson presented the bill as an affordability measure meant to return surplus money to the people rather than create new spending, arguing it would help homeowners and taxpayers if a surplus occurs. Ranna Lee of Americans for Prosperity supported the concept of returning surplus funds to taxpayers but also urged broader tax and budget reforms, including triggers for rate reductions and changes to budgeting practices. Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota opposed the proposal, warning that embedding budget and tax rules in the Constitution would reduce legislative flexibility, weaken public investment, shift costs to local governments, and make it harder to respond to recessions or emergencies. Members raised questions about how the formula would work, who would qualify for refunds, whether corporations with property tax liability could benefit, and how the proposal would handle forecast-based calculations and unexpected events such as pandemics or federal policy changes. House research and committee staff clarified that the bill would need to go to Ways and Means and then Rules to satisfy House requirements for constitutional amendments, and that a fiscal note had been requested and was in process. The committee did not take final action on the bill in the portion of the transcript provided, but the motion before it was to recommend passage and send House File 4 to Ways and Means.

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• East region also has some infrastructure requests that are detailed in our packet.
• East region also has some infrastructure requests that are detailed in our packet.
• East region also has some infrastructure requests that are detailed in our packet.
• <05:30:42.878> improvements park infrastructure improvements park infrastructure improvements
• or climate hardening park infrastructure or climate hardening park infrastructure without<05:59:

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The FY2027 virtual rural infrastructure.
• It will upgrade wastewater<02:51:37.200> infrastructure<02:51:37.920> in wastewater infrastructure
• We're rebuilding their infrastructure.
• . infrastructure. infrastructure.
• infrastructure infrastructure is<08:46:23.200> your<08:46:23.360> intent<08:46:24.318>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• This continues the work of the priority admissions review panel to include supporting infrastructure
• This continues the work of the priority admissions review panel to include supporting infrastructure
• Members, this is basic investing in public infrastructure that doesn't get votes.
• Members, this is basic investing in public infrastructure that doesn't get votes.
• Members, this is basic investing in public infrastructure that doesn't get votes.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Get Out More initiative invests in transformational infrastructure and equipment.
• <00:46:40.079> You<00:46:40.319> can expensive um infrastructure.
• You can expensive um infrastructure.
• Representative Jacob, I infrastructure.
• He said there has to be a dedicated source of revenue for maintaining trail and park infrastructure.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is a 50-50 match that allows cities to expand their infrastructure to promote job development, and
• This is a 50-50 match that allows cities to expand their infrastructure to promote job development, and
• Most of the money that I've seen used by BDP is wastewater infrastructure extensions, extending water
• bdp as Wastewater infrastructure bdp as Wastewater infrastructure extensions<00:30:31.679> extending
• <01:07:23.680> for<01:07:24.559> manufacturing infrastructure for manufacturing infrastructure

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• infrastructure and utility services. infrastructure and utility services.
• ,<02:35:12.160> streets, municipal infrastructures, streets, municipal infrastructures, streets
• ,<02:35:37.760> government storm water infrastructure, government storm water infrastructure
• All while the need for investment in storm water and water infrastructure continues to grow.
• But I think upgrade in infrastructure.

Keywords: 916, all

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• On the infrastructure investment.
• :46:38.479> further infrastructure side, the PIG further infrastructure side, the PIG further
• It sounds very... not infrastructure. She said infrastructure and it was intake. AI intake.
• <04:08:21.760> AI infrastructure and it was intake. AI infrastructure and it was intake.
• So modular infrastructure planning.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• One was AI, which, by the way, requires a lot of research infrastructure.
• One was AI, which, by the way, requires a lot of research infrastructure.
• One was AI, which, by the way, requires a lot of research infrastructure.
• One was AI, which, by the way, requires a lot of research infrastructure.
• <00:43:40.720> the lot of research infrastructure the lot of research infrastructure the second

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• These structures are essential pieces of infrastructure, but many are growing older while the risks associated
• Infrastructure safety is just that. It is a public safety issue.
• The bill is reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure without amendment.
• No, the bill is reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure without amendment.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, pledge, attendance, and a series of recesses and caucus calls. The chamber also recognized the retirement of Larry Horn of the Michigan Senate Police Department and later honored departing staff members Macy Maine, Maddie Cutler, and Julia Schmidt. Senator Geiss delivered a statement marking the 62nd anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, emphasizing its legacy and the need to protect and strengthen civil rights protections. The Senate received House messages on Senate Bills 870 and 878, with SB 878 sent to conference. It also introduced several new measures, including Senate Joint Resolution L and Senate Bills 1085 through 1091, plus House Bills 4833, 5152, 5153, and 5727, referring them to the appropriate committees. The chamber discharged multiple committees from further consideration of bills and suspended rules several times to move legislation onto the General Orders calendar and to allow committee meetings during session. On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 4072 and Senate Bills 792, 793, 1013, and 947. SB 1013, dealing with the Insurance Code and price optimization, included a failed Tice amendment and passed 34-3. SB 947, concerning dam safety under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, drew supportive remarks from Senator McMorrow and a strong no-vote explanation from Senator McBroom before passing 22-15. The Senate also adopted a McMorrow substitute for SB 947 and later considered a large group of bills in Committee of the Whole, reporting many with amendments and others without amendment for third reading. The session ended with the Senate adjourning until Friday, July 3rd at 12:15 a.m.

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• is the fundamental aspect of the bill, or the technology is delivered via telecommunications infrastructure
• , or relates to such infrastructure, it would be the jurisdiction of this new committee.
• coordinator's office to facilitate micro-lending and microenterprise development, support statewide infrastructure
• The section refers to a microloan reserve fund and capital for commercial and financial infrastructure

Bills: LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507

Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy

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• Call the Senate Infrastructure Meeting back to order.
• I am a delegate from District 22, Eastern Cabell County, and I serve as Chair of Environment, Infrastructure
• Committee on... ...Accountability in the interims and Chair of the Joint Committee on Technology and Infrastructure
• As I recall, the Parkways Authority testified before us in Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed. The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.

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• Call the Senate Infrastructure Meeting back to order.
• County, and I serve as chair of... 22, Eastern Cabell County, and I serve as Chair of Environment, Infrastructure
• Transportation Accountability in the interim, and chair of the Joint Committee on Technology and Infrastructure
• As I recall, the Parkways Authority testified before us in Environment, Infrastructure and Technology

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• These are Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriation requests.
• This is to award broadband infrastructure grants to Internet service providers as part of the Arkansas
• Robben Infrastructure Grants to Internet Service Providers as part of the Arkansas BED program.
• program that is sort of excess funding, kind of left over, if you will, after we've awarded these infrastructure

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, opened with a prayer recognizing the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson, and then worked through a series of appropriation and transfer requests. In Section B, it approved a $273,000 temporary appropriation for the Department of Labor and Licensing. In Section C, it approved two Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests: $280 million for the Department of Transportation and $195 million for the State Broadband Office to support Arkansas BEAD broadband grants, including an extra help position. Members questioned the broadband awards, provider amendments, buildout timelines, accountability, and the status of unawarded locations; the broadband director said no provider had requested speed changes, awards would be monitored with milestone-based payments, and remaining locations would be addressed later as federal guidance is received. The committee also approved transfers in Section D, including $458,000 for the Department of Correction, $25 million for Department of Education programs such as declining enrollment and teacher incentive funding, and $229,000 for Shared Administrative Services project management support. In Section E, the committee considered a $4.7 million budget stabilization trust fund loan for the Office of State Technology to implement ServiceNow and related IT modernization, cybersecurity, and governance tools. Members pressed agency officials on repayment, cost savings, and whether the loan would simply roll over existing costs; officials said repayment would come through agency rates over a five-year period and that the new payment would be lower than the current loan being retired. The committee voted to give favorable advice to the Governor on the loan request. In Section F, the committee reviewed cash fund requests for wage and hour claims, unclaimed property, and a heritage grant; in Section G, it reviewed a $1.1 million federal grant to expand college and career coaching in rural districts; in Section H, it reviewed pay plan and performance fund requests totaling millions across multiple agencies; and in Section I, it reviewed budget manual formatting changes. The latter part of the meeting focused on reports, especially the Medicaid trust fund. DHS and DFA officials reported the fund balance had declined from prior years and was down to about $394 million after seven months, with further decline expected by year-end. Senators and representatives asked about the appropriate reserve level, the impact of pending Medicaid rules and legislation, FMAP changes, and whether additional funding would be needed in the upcoming budget. Officials said projections are updated regularly, more than 10 rule packages remain pending with CMS, and the governor and legislative leaders will discuss additional capital needs during budget development. Members also discussed the importance of balancing Medicaid spending with new federal funding and maintaining flexibility for critical areas such as labor and delivery. The committee then adjourned without further action on the reports.

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• required them to do the screening, and it's my understanding that they already have, like, the IT infrastructure
• that they already have like<00:03:44.720> the<00:03:45.280> IT<00:03:45.680> infrastructure
• <00:03:46.400> So<00:03:46.560> there<00:03:46.720> is like the IT infrastructure
• So there is like the IT infrastructure.

Keywords: Corrections - Room 210; 29 January, 2026: 11:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2778, which extends by four years the repealer on the authority to collect monthly supervision fees from probation and parole offenders for the Community Service Revolving Fund. Members asked no questions, and the bill was moved and passed by a sufficient motion with no opposition. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2041, which would require the Department of Correction to do pre-screening for dyslexia. Senator Hickman said the bill is intended to identify a condition that is reportedly more prevalent in the prison population and to help reduce recidivism through earlier intervention. Questions focused on cost and implementation; the sponsor said the fiscal impact would be minimal because the department already has the needed IT infrastructure and the screening would be an added step rather than a separate system. The bill was then moved and passed. Next, Senate Bill 2036 was explained as a narrow change from “shall” to “may” in language affecting probation, postrelease supervision, or suspension, giving judges discretion in revocation decisions. Senate Bill 2777, requested by the circuit judges association, would clarify that probation or postrelease supervision may be revoked if a person commits a felony, including in situations where the offense occurs before the prior supervision has commenced. That bill also advanced on a do-pass motion. Senate Bill 2043, dealing with parole eligibility for nonviolent offenses, was described as allowing the parole board to reduce eligibility dates by awarded days and to better assess whether offenders are truly eligible; the committee discussed a committee substitute and a reverse repealer before moving on. Finally, Senate Bill 2037 was taken up and amended to require medical care service providers to submit claims at no more than the Mississippi Medicaid reimbursement rate. The amendment by Senator Kirby was adopted, and the bill then received a do-pass-as-amended motion and passed.