Video & Transcript Research : 'contractor nonperformance'
Page 23 of 222
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a swimming pool and spa contractor based in Gainesville.
- the scope of work for any other contractor?
- Contractors have been performing since we were first licensed separately in 1973.
- We have Carol Bowen, Associated Builders and contractors of Florida speaking against. >> Good morning
- contractors on the board.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Certain payments are considered trust funds, ensuring that contractors and suppliers are paid properly
- I assure you, registered as Jeffrey, testifying on behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors.
- I represent contractors of Texas, a statewide trade association representing more than 1,600 merit shop
- contractors.
- Under current law, a contractor or subcontractor who pays a party downstream only to discover that the
Bills:
HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122
Keywords:
construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Notice required when deploying chemical irritants in a building 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The remediation contractors had experience with these situations, but they still needed to know what
- I reached out to people in state government, contractors, and other others who had experience with this
- The remediation contractors<00:04:12.080>
had <00:04:12.319>experience <00:04:12.720> - with<00:04:12.959>
these contractors had experience with these contractors had experience - <00:05:26.720>
The <00:05:27.199>contractors To connect to the city, the contractors
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3782, Chair Mueller’s bill, and first adopted an oral amendment changing the term “distraction” to “diversionary” in four places. The DE2 author’s amendment, as amended, was then adopted. The bill was described as a response to concerns raised after the summer’s events and is intended to address safety and cleanup issues when law enforcement deploys chemical irritants inside buildings.
Colin Hortman testified virtually about the cleanup of his parents’ home after tear gas was used there. He described extensive residue, health effects when re-entering the house, months of delay before it could be safely occupied, difficulty determining what chemicals and quantities had been used, and confusion over who was responsible for remediation costs. He said clearer documentation, immediate disclosure of the agents used, and faster communication would make the process safer and less traumatic for future victims.
Chair Mueller explained that the bill would require law enforcement that uses chemical irritants inside a building to leave a standardized notice for occupants or owners, including information on what was used and how much, and to direct them to the agency for more details. Members asked about the logistics of the notice requirement, including how it would work in multi-agency operations; Mueller said the agency in command of the scene would leave the notice. Representatives expressed support for the bill and its purpose. The committee then renewed and approved the motion to re-refer House File 3782, as amended, to the Judiciary, Finance, and Civil Law Committee.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- She said the contractors have been standing by for quite a while hoping it moves forward.
- <00:08:16.400>
uh we're actually we've got a contractor uh we're actually we've got a contractor - I'm with the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming.
- The contractor that the agency mentioned earlier is a member of ours, and they are raring to go.
- The contractor that the agency mentioned earlier is a member of ours, and they are raring to go.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And this bill does not prevent contractors from privately entering into a PLA.
- All contractors, union and non-union, are invited to submit bids.
- Non-union contractors can be found on many PLA projects.
- <00:09:36.480>
May traditionally non-union contractors May traditionally non-union contractors - <00:12:36.519>
often non-union marit shop contractors often non-union marit shop contractors
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce May 5th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I do the two contractor bills because I have Brad Hassert here. You can come to the table.
- license, classified issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
- This makes updates to Louisiana's law governing the State Licensing Board for Contractors and contractor
- It updates contractor definitions and licensing requirements.
- They give contractor estimate requirements, good-faith itemized estimate.
Summary:
The committee first deferred House Bill 1102 without hearing it. It then took up House Concurrent Resolution 66, which urges Louisiana Economic Development and other state agencies to continue studying rural parishes’ economic assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities. Representative Weible and Secretary Bougoir described the resolution as part of a broader effort to align state rural programs and create a strategic framework for rural development. Members emphasized infrastructure, workforce training, local coordination, and retaining young people in rural communities. An amendment requiring LED to report to the legislature by January 1, 2027 was adopted, and HCR 66 was reported favorably as amended.
The committee next considered Senate Bill 102, which would allow qualified trade associations for motor vehicle dealers to bring declaratory and injunctive actions against manufacturers on behalf of dealers. Senator Presley and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association said the bill would consolidate similar disputes into one action, reduce costs, and help smaller dealers avoid retaliation or uneven litigation. Questions focused on standing, the limited remedies, and whether the bill would affect nontraditional sales models. Technical amendments were adopted, and SB 102 was reported favorably as amended.
Senate Bill 521, concerning banks’ continued use of a non-surviving bank’s name after mergers or consolidations, drew the most debate. Senator Boudreau and former Senator Fred Mills said the bill would preserve community-bank identity while following FDIC guidance on clear disclosure and consumer notice. Several members raised concerns about codifying federal guidance, future changes to federal rules, and whether the bill should instead set a fixed transition period; an amendment to limit use of the old name to 24 months was adopted after discussion. Another proposed amendment tying the bill to 1998 FDIC branch-name guidance failed on a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, was then reported favorably.
The committee also advanced House Bill 387, which narrows the scope of incidental engineering work by architects and clarifies the state fire marshal’s authority to review plans under both architecture and engineering laws, and House Bill 1228, which updates hearing-aid dealer licensing and consumer-protection rules, including testing periods, cooling-off rights, and refund/cancellation procedures. Both bills were reported favorably with technical amendments. The transcript then shifted to additional measures, including House Bill 975 on Public Service Commission reconstitution and several Senate bills by Senator Abraham on self-storage facilities and contractor licensing, but the provided text cuts off before those items are fully concluded.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Nov 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- our contractors' commitment to responsible and creative use of our funds as well.
- So I just want to really share appreciation to our District 2 staff and our contractors in that area
- Using voluntary acceleration, the contractor was able to accelerate this project...
- The contractor was able to accelerate this project 800 days ahead of schedule.
- project, that... ...to be worked out with the contractors that are working on this project that, you
Summary:
The committee heard two informational presentations: one from the Department of Commerce and one from the Florida Department of Transportation. Jason Mahon of Commerce outlined the state’s economic development strategy and tools, emphasizing Florida’s GDP growth, business formation, and strengths in manufacturing, high-tech, defense, life sciences, and international trade. He described programs such as the State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Rural Community Investment Program, the Florida Opportunity Fund, the Rural Infrastructure Fund, the Job Growth Grant Fund, performance-based tax credits, and disaster recovery loans, and cited examples including ServiceNow, Williams International, NeoCity, and Point Blank Enterprises. Members asked about small-business grants, foreign investment interest, workforce needs, and whether additional tools are needed; Mahon said most Commerce programs are loan-focused and noted ongoing workforce and site-readiness challenges.
Jennifer Marshall of FDOT then reviewed major transportation projects and the Moving Florida Forward initiative, highlighting congestion relief, express lanes, bridge and interchange work, and accelerated delivery methods. She cited projects such as Golden Glades, I-95 improvements, the NASA Causeway Bridge, the DuPont Bridge, I-4 corridor work, the First Coast Expressway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, A1A seawall work, and Turnpike projects, along with examples of cost savings and schedule acceleration. Senators asked about how express lane locations are chosen, toll revenue use in South Florida, the status and cost of the I-395 downtown Miami project, and whether EV and rideshare access to express lanes should be preserved. FDOT said it would follow up on several of those questions, and the committee adjourned without taking any legislative action.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Your contractor doesn't know anything about insurance. Their lawyer...
- I use their contractor because the work would be guaranteed.
- I used their contractor because of the work the work would be guaranteed.
- So I went along with that and the contractor took many shortcuts including improperly gluing the new
- I literally have contractors working downstairs, and it was a year ago that this happened.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on a wide range of insurance-related bills. Topics included public adjusters (H. 1100/S. 785), electronic cancellation notices (H. 1123/S. 701), insurance rebates and loss-mitigation devices (H. 1233), flood hazard determinations (H. 1087 and related flood bills), organ donor insurance protections (H. 1248/S. 727), mental health parity in disability policies (S. 780), motor vehicle service contracts (H. 1139/S. 812), modernization of business-to-business insurance transactions (H. 1105), and a bill changing the GIC withdrawal notice deadline (H. 1150). Committee chairs set a three-minute testimony limit and heard from legislators, industry representatives, advocates, and affected consumers.
Testimony on public adjusters was sharply divided. Insurance agents and property-casualty industry representatives argued that bills barring insurers from prohibiting public adjusters would interfere with policy terms, while public adjusters and several consumers described cases where adjusters helped secure substantially higher settlements and said some surplus lines policies already contain anti-public-adjuster endorsements. On electronic notices, the insurance industry supported consumer opt-in email communications, while agents warned that email-only cancellation notices could cause consumers to miss cancellations. On rebates/loss mitigation, insurers supported allowing risk-mitigation devices outside the policy to encourage innovation, while agents opposed the bill as an improper inducement. Flood-related bills drew opposition from insurers who said flood determinations are complex and federally governed.
The committee also heard strong support for organ donor protections from a kidney transplant recipient and the American Kidney Fund, who said the bill would prevent insurance discrimination against living donors and could encourage more donations. On disability parity, a disability insurance specialist opposed S. 780, arguing that mental health limitations are a consumer choice that helps keep coverage affordable, while the bill’s sponsor said it would prevent unequal limits on behavioral health claims. The committee also heard support for H. 1139/S. 812 from the service contract industry, and support for H. 1105 from APCIA as a modernization measure for specialty commercial lines. No votes were taken; after testimony concluded, the chairs closed the hearing.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- BEEN CRITICAL FOR EDUCATION AND MEDIA CAMPAIGNS FOR AWARENESS AND PREVENTION AND PYTHON REMOVAL CONTRACTORS
- THE RESPONSE IS REQUIRED STAFF CONTRACTORS PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS USE THE DATA FROM THE REPORT TO REMOVE
- SOMETHING WE HAVE SEEN IS THEY HAVE DIFFERENT CONDITIONS FOR THEIR CONTRACTORS IN WHICH THEY WORK AND
- FOR THE CALL YOU CAN IDENTIFY THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE AND WE CAN WORK WITH CONTRACTORS TO COME AND
- BUT WITH SPECIES LIKE THAT WE WANT TO TAKE AN APPROACH WE HAVE CONTRACTORS AND THEY DO A GOOD JOB AND
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So we did a competitive RFP to find the contractor who's going to help us with that.
- It's the same contractor who helped us put together the pilot last year, which I'm blanking on their
- a law or not about out-of-state contractors being bonded.
- We have contractors on agreements that we can call out on a minute's notice, and they show up.
- We have contractors that are Standing by, ready to go.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jul 7th, 2025
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- The lender and contractor have a financial relationship, even through hidden dealer fees.
- The contractor is often paid by the lender before the project is completed or operational.
- Also available for questions is Rebecca May with the Contractors State Licensing Board.
- Rebecca May, Contractor State License Board, in support.
- The loan also has to be one where the funds are released directly to the contractor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Is this a TxDOT-specific requirement to its contractors, or is this something that the contractors' insurance
- Who are the contractors paying?
- Who are the contractors paying?
- So then to the contractors... Yes.
- The very next call is to the contractor.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- thank Senator Foyle for all of his hard work on this, and I want to thank Brad Hazert with the Contractors
- Present, willing to provide information: Brad Hassart with the Licensing Board of Contractors.
- Brad Hassart with a licensing board of contractors.
- So we're moving it from there underneath the Contractors Board.
- If it makes you feel any better, there's only one... ...be under the Board of Contractors. Gotcha.
Keywords:
bulletproof vests, body armor, peace officers, law enforcement funding, police equipment, officer safety, local police, sheriff's office, municipal police, parish law enforcement, grant fund, special fund, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, criminal justice, protective gear, NIJ standards, USMCA, small agencies, public safety, Act 739
Summary:
The House Committee on Appropriations met on May 18, 2026, and considered four Senate bills. SB 143 would create a special protective equipment fund for bulletproof vests for peace officers, with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement to regulate distribution; an amendment was adopted to standardize fund language, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. SB 367 would create the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund and direct remaining severance tax revenue from sand and stone mining into it; an amendment was adopted to align it with HB 802, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. Members discussed the bill as a way to support watershed and flood-related restoration efforts, including the Amite River Basin.
SB 388 would authorize review of state contracts involving foreign adversary nations or terrorist organizations and remove a trigger clause from a prior law; members noted it carried no fiscal note and that the Division of Administration said the review could be done at no cost. The bill was reported favorably. SB 398 would reorganize manufactured housing regulation by moving oversight from the fire marshal’s office to the Contractors Board, consolidating residential housing oversight, moving licensees to Title 37, and increasing inspection rates statewide; an amendment was adopted to conform fund language, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee then adjourned.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 098 Apr 21st, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
the <04:17:57.400>street, The contractor goes down the street, The contractor goes down- contractors or this is going to harm the Black contractors.
- contractor contractor and<04:34:56.439>
you <04:34:56.760>provide <04:34:57.520>the - <04:40:18.080>
were the builders, the contractors were the builders, the contractors were - an example, but failure of a contractor an example, but failure of a contractor to<04:40:45.480>
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal from April 20, 2026. Members then made announcements about committee schedules, open enrollment, and the Bolder Boulder event, and welcomed guests from the Leadership Program of the Rockies. The House also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 20, recognizing April 9, 2026 as Home Education Day in Colorado, on a 60-2 vote with three excused. Supporters described home education as a longstanding family choice and emphasized parental rights and educational flexibility.
The chamber then received committee reports, including an Appropriations Committee report advancing House Bills 1052, 1132, 1143, 1226, 1343, and 1344 to the Committee of the Whole. The Majority Leader moved several bills to special orders for April 21, 2026 at 9:20 a.m., and the motion was adopted without objection.
The Committee of the Whole took up House Bill 1028, concerning second language diploma endorsements for graduating high school students. After adopting the appropriations report, the House passed the bill. Supporters said it would recognize bilingualism and Colorado’s diversity. The committee then considered House Bill 1143, concerning background checks for non-employment-based educational opportunities. The bill sponsor said it would allow qualified people without Social Security numbers to participate in internships, clinical placements, and volunteer opportunities by using alternative identification. Several members opposed the bill and supported amendments, arguing for employer or institutional choice, narrower definitions, and concerns about constitutional rights, tax compliance, and the breadth of the bill. Amendment L6 failed, and the transcript ends amid extended discussion of Amendment L7 regarding enforcement against public entities, with no final action on the bill shown in the excerpt.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The contractor then proceeded to move their program to Chama and Santa Rosa.
- And with the contractor came 3,000 students that were previously at Gallup-McKinley County Schools.
- The contractor in Gallup was Stride K-12.
- The contractor in Santa Rosa and Chamalee is also Stride K-12, same contractor. Okay.
- The contractor themselves was experiencing pretty low student outcomes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jul 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The lender and contractor have a financial relationship, even through hidden dealer fees.
- Rebecca May with the Contractors State Licensing Board. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you.
- Rebecca May, Contractors State Licensing Board, in support.
- Rebecca May, Contractors State Licensing Board, in support.
- The loan also has to be one where the funds are released directly to the contractor.
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear several bills focused on consumer and small business financial protections. SB 97, by Senator Grayson, would update and clarify California’s digital financial assets law; supporters from the blockchain industry and consumer groups said it would improve compliance clarity while preserving room to align with possible federal action. The committee passed SB 97 on a due-pass motion to the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, with the roll left open for absent members.
The committee also heard SB 362, which would strengthen disclosure rules for small business financing by requiring clearer pricing information throughout the marketing process. Supporters said the bill would help small businesses compare offers and avoid harmful financing, while some industry groups objected to the bill’s treatment of communications and APR disclosures during negotiations. After discussion, the committee passed SB 362 to the Judiciary Committee, with several members voting aye and the roll left open.
SB 784, a bill addressing predatory home-improvement and solar financing practices, drew extensive testimony. The author and supporters described scams targeting seniors, low-income homeowners, and non-English speakers, and said the bill would add safeguards such as confirmation calls, document access, fee transparency, and longer cancellation periods. Solar industry groups moved to neutral after amendments, while banks and other lenders raised concerns about overbreadth and impacts on legitimate lending. The committee passed SB 784 to Judiciary, with some members not voting or changing votes during the roll call.
Finally, SB 825 sought to give the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation clearer authority to enforce existing consumer financial protection laws against its licensees, especially in light of reduced federal CFPB enforcement. Supporters argued California needs independent state enforcement tools, while banking and mortgage groups opposed the bill as duplicative and unnecessary, urging coordination with federal regulators and proposing narrower amendments. The committee passed SB 825 to Appropriations on a due-pass vote, and then adjourned after completing the agenda.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 210; 20 January, 2026: 8:45 AM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- procure another contractor? procure another contractor? >> We<00:24:27.360>
will. - ,<00:24:35.200>
he <00:24:35.440>turned the contractor we hired, he turned the contractor - Uh, I've got a question about your dredging contractor.
- Uh, I've got a question about your dredging contractor.
- Uh, I've got a question about your dredging contractor.
Summary:
The committee heard an update from the Mississippi State Port Authority at the Port of Gulfport on operations, finances, and recent developments. The port emphasized that it is an enterprise agency that does not seek state general fund support, and reported a regional economic impact of $3.8 billion, about $62 million in state and local taxes, and thousands of direct and indirect jobs. The witness highlighted growth in refrigerated cargo, especially efforts to bring more Mississippi poultry through Gulfport, along with continued container traffic and intermodal work.
Several major investments and new business lines were discussed. Ports America is required under its lease to invest $43 million, and the port recently received a fourth crane, a $20 million investment that allows two vessels to be worked simultaneously. The port also announced American Cruise Lines stops in Gulfport, which is expected to bring high-end cruise passengers spending time and money locally. Additional updates included growth in technology and blue economy activity at the Roger F. Wicker Center, NOAA’s autonomous vessel operations center, Oceanero’s workforce expansion, and military moves that generated about 70,000 man-hours of local labor.
Committee members asked about the FY27 budget, travel, and capital outlay requests. The port said the travel increase was for flexibility and that it spends conservatively, and explained that the larger capital figures reflect a strategic plan and potential private-sector and grant-funded projects rather than expected annual spending. The FY27 request was described as a slight decrease from the prior year, with the main salary increase tied to PERS and health insurance costs, and no special appropriations language was requested. Members also discussed the effort to regain chicken exports through Gulfport, including plans for a future freezer warehouse and the impact of the Kansas City Southern railroad merger, which the port said has had some hiccups but may help in the long run.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, uh what this contractor >> Mr.
- while the contractor is out there, we can certainly do that.
- software program that the contractor software program that the contractor offers.<00:35:09.680><
- , select a final contractor to do the<00:35:17.440>
statewide <00:35:18.000>study. - I'm with the Associated General Contractors of Wyoming.
Keywords:
forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, military, national guard, reenlistment, extension bonus, funding, Wyoming, Wyoming National Guard, recruitment, referral bonus, military service, eligibility expansion, incentive program, wildlife management, environmental restoration
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- Gregory Beeman, president of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts.
- My name is Greg Beeman, and I'm the president of Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts
- Our contractor members and employees are open shop, or non-union.
- We believe open shop contractors and workers should have a fair opportunity to participate alongside
- In particular, this impacts minority contractors and workers, the majority of whom are non-union.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation heard testimony on a range of bills focused on transportation funding, governance, and equity. Supporters backed proposals to create a North Central Massachusetts intercity passenger rail fund tied to a possible new gaming license (H. 3680/S. 2363), local parking assessments (H. 3756), third-party delivery fees (S. 2356/H. 3774), broader roadway pricing and congestion management measures (S. 2353/S. 2354), tolling equity and regional transit authority advisory boards (S. 2400/S. 2401), and Steamship Authority oversight reforms including board term limits (S. 2395). Testimony in favor emphasized new dedicated revenue sources, commuter rail expansion, regional equity, improved oversight, and better transit access for riders and communities that rely on public transportation.
There was also testimony in opposition to the third-party delivery fee bills from Chamber of Progress, which argued the fee would raise costs for consumers, small businesses, and delivery workers, could reduce demand and jobs, and might not achieve the intended environmental benefits. Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts opposed H. 3633, a transit expansion, electrification, and resiliency bill, specifically objecting to its mandatory project labor agreement requirement and saying it would limit competition and disadvantage non-union contractors and workers.
Several witnesses spoke in favor of the Steamship Authority bill, saying term limits would improve transparency, accountability, and board turnover. The committee also heard detailed support for the North Central rail proposal from a legislator, the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, and a transportation advocate, who described the bill as a way to generate long-term bonded revenue for rail infrastructure. After testimony concluded and no questions remained, the chairs entertained and received a motion to adjourn.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Contract Review Committee May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and that a new contractor, NavCare, was hired. hired. hired.
- So, what I need to know is, first, who vetted that contractor?
- , contractors, contractors, and<00:15:30.320>
then <00:15:30.840>how <00:15:31.040>was - /c><00:37:10.920>
they're from our contractors that they're from our contractors that they're - , would try to encourage contractors, would try to encourage contractors, cities<00:37:55.280>