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• If you look at I-4 Ultimate in basically downtown Orlando, we reconstructed every interchange.
• One, there is a new interchange that was actually planned for this area in Ocala, Marion County.
• It's known as the Southwest 49th Street interchange.
• I-75 at Fruitville Road interchange.
• I just wanted to show you what that interchange reconstruction will look like.

Summary: The committee met to receive a base budget overview for agencies under its jurisdiction, which include the Division of Emergency Management, Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of Military Affairs, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Staff explained the budget format and noted that the Legislature appropriated more than $20.2 billion to these agencies in the current fiscal year, a 66.7% increase over 10 years. The Department of Transportation then presented on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, describing it as a $7 billion effort to advance 20 major congestion-relief projects statewide. Secretary Jared Perdue said the department is ahead of schedule, with 14 of 20 projects expected to be underway by the end of the calendar year. He highlighted major projects including I-4 in Polk and Osceola counties, I-75 improvements, Southwest 10th Street in Broward County, Fruitville Road, Capital Circle in Tallahassee, and I-275, and discussed innovations such as aggregate supply grants, modified phase design-build, workforce hiring events, and voluntary acceleration. Senators asked about business impacts from construction, tourism-related transit funding, aggregate sourcing, and labor shortages; the secretary said FDOT works with local businesses and that additional revenue sources for transit would require legislative action. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reviewed motorist services, revenue collection, licensing, vehicle titling, specialty plates, insurance compliance, driver safety, and commercial driver licensing. Officials said the department collected about $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2023-24 and described modernization efforts, including electronic verification systems, Real ID compliance, mobile licensing units, and a planned digital driver license. Members asked about the driver license backlog in Miami-Dade and Broward, and the department said service delays were driven by growth and staffing constraints but should improve with $7.5 million in recent funding and the eventual transition of services to county tax collectors. Questions also addressed temporary paper licenses and birth certificate fraud prevention. The Department of Commerce presented on the Job Growth Grant Fund and Visit Florida. Commerce said the grant fund, created in 2017, has awarded $257 million to 70 projects in 37 counties since 2019, with demand exceeding supply about four to one. Officials emphasized that the program supports targeted industries and workforce and infrastructure projects, and they highlighted examples in CDL training, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and health care. Senators raised concerns about small businesses affected by transportation construction, and Commerce said it has an Office of Small Business Innovation and other tools, though the grant fund is limited by statute to targeted industries. Visit Florida then described its public-private tourism marketing role, saying the state’s $80 million appropriation is matched by private investment and that the latest EDR review found a $3.30 return in tax revenue for every state dollar spent. Visit Florida reported record visitation and tourism spending, along with hurricane recovery marketing and rural promotion efforts.

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• There's also a new 494 interchange There's also a new 494 interchange planned<00:47:04.319> at
• location will happen, this interchange location will happen, this interchange is<00:47:20.319>
• accommodating a future 494 interchange accommodating a future 494 interchange into<00:48:28.800>
• Um so connecting into the interchange.
• <00:48:48.319> A interchange as a result of that. A interchange as a result of that.

Bills: HF3700, HF3982, HF3927, HF3933, HF3949, HF4238, HF4275, HF4476, HF4504

Keywords: Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to be really clear that they achieved this not by adding more interchanges or more lanes, but
• or more lanes, but by more interchanges or more lanes, but by employing<00:20:32.559> traffic
• Thank you for including funding for the interchange at Interstate 35 and County Road 50 in the bill.
• Lastly, on a separate note, we support the greenhouse gas revisions interchange.
• Dakota County is also interchange.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• One of them, as you can see, is the I-25 Gibson interchange.
• One of them, as you can see, is I-25 Gibson interchange.
• At some point, when I first started my tenure here on this committee, the I-25 Gibson Interchange, because
• , because of its structural issues, That I-25 and the Gibson Interchange, because of its structural issues
• I still have the lingering concern about I-25 and the Gibson Interchange, because those are constituents

Keywords: 996, all

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.

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• review because it recommends changing California’s longstanding policy to now allow therapeutic interchange
• The proposal reads in part that such interchanges include, but are not limited to, the use of biosimilars
• review because it recommends changing California's longstanding policy to now allow therapeutic interchange
• Pharma is concerned that the therapeutic interchange by a pharmacist is harmful to the patient-physician
• And we have objections and concerns about the therapeutic interchange language that was provided to the

Summary: The joint Assembly and Senate business committees held a sunset review hearing on the California State Board of Pharmacy, with board leadership describing the board’s consumer-protection role and its priorities around access, enforcement, and updating pharmacy law. The board emphasized a proposed shift toward a standard-of-care model for pharmacists, arguing it would reduce rigid protocol requirements and improve access to services such as HIV PrEP/PEP, contraception, and naloxone. Board representatives also discussed pharmacy deserts, possible fee waivers for pharmacies in underserved areas, concerns about payer practices contributing to closures, continuing education audits, and a request to restore more flexibility in licensure decisions and probationary monitoring for applicants with certain criminal histories. A major focus of the hearing was the board’s ongoing compounding regulations, especially the treatment of sterile versus nonsterile compounding and substances such as glutathione and methylcobalamin. The board said the proposal was not a ban on those substances and described the rulemaking as grounded in federal law, USP standards, and public comment, noting the process had gone through multiple modified texts and hearings. Testimony from stakeholders was sharply divided: pharmacists, veterinarians, firefighters, naturopathic doctors, and patient advocates warned the rules were restricting access to compounded medications and harming patients and first responders, while the California Medical Association, psychiatric physicians, and PhRMA raised concerns that the board’s proposals could expand pharmacist authority beyond training, affect physician practice, or create safety risks. Other public comments addressed pharmacy technician ratios, remote processing, flavoring medications, hospital-specific regulation, budget and enforcement transparency, and whether the board should add members with community compounding or pharmacy technician expertise. Committee members also asked about the board’s oversight priorities and the rationale for its standard-of-care proposal. Board staff explained that consumer protection includes education, licensing, policy, and enforcement, with the highest-priority enforcement cases being those posing imminent public harm. After public testimony concluded, the chairs thanked participants and adjourned the sunset review hearing, announcing an immediate transition to the joint informational hearing on the Department of Cannabis Control.

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• It's not just a local interchange project.
• Has to do with an interchange or a new interchange on Interstate 35.
• <01:23:20.040> a<01:23:20.120> new<01:23:20.320> interchange interchange or a new
• a new interchange interchange or a new a new interchange on<01:23:21.320> on<01:23:21.480>
• We do own three of the four interchange corners, along with sewer and water infrastructure.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They, uh, because of the close spacing of interchanges along I-93 in Concord, the outdoor advertising
• But seeing a prominent device at an interchange creates an expectation in the minds of applicants that
• ,<01:25:34.719> which 500 ft of the highway interchange, which 500 ft of the highway interchange
• creates an expectation in interchange creates an expectation in the<01:28:58.960> minds<01:28
• <01:29:51.600> is it's not allowed near interchanges is it's not allowed near interchanges

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The current interchange adds to pollution and miles traveled.
• So, um, we're not looking for a new interchange.
• We're just trying to complete an existing interchange that exists.
• So, um, we're not looking for a new interchange.
• , stress on other interchanges, stress on other interchanges, particularly<01:09:34.400> Highway

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:31:35.000> stating<00:31:35.399> that interchangeability stating that interchangeability
• <00:31:45.840> biosimilar<00:31:46.840> just<00:31:47.080> as as an interchangeable
• biosimilar just as as an interchangeable biosimilar just as they<00:31:47.399> would<00:31:47.600
• Sounds like biologics are a different category of drugs that are not rated as interchangeable.
• um correct me if I'm interchangeable um correct me if I'm wrong<00:41:18.560> on<00:41:18.839

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Members, House Bill 4299 is looking to rename the interchange at Indian Hills and I-35 the Toby Keith
• interchange.
• And this is looking to rename the interchange over I-35 that bridge Indian Hills Ridge.

Bills: HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266

Keywords: special license plates, Route 66, Oklahoma, funding, community support, memorial, infrastructure, transportation, Toby Keith, road designation, highway, bridge, license plates, Oklahoma State Beekeepers Association, higher education, special interest, vehicle registration, 914, all

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• This Thursday, we're actually going to break ground on our Los Lunas Boulevard, the new I-25 interchange
• We are late for a third interchange, so in the future, we would definitely need that on the northern
• Meet and talk more about the Los Lunas Boulevard interchange. But with that, I stand for questions.
• Archuleta, and it's about the interchange project.
• Will include the new interchange, the river bridge, and the roadway extension to New Mexico Highway 47

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• Senate Bill 1475 will designate the interchange of I-35 and Indian Hills Road to be known as the Ubby
• Keith Memorial Interchange.
• This is for the interchange of I-35 and Indian Hills Road, which is on ODOT property.
• This is the interchange of I-35 and Indian Hills Road. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

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• In 2011, Union Pacific's fueling rail crew interchange operations were happening in El Paso.
• We interchange trains there with the railroad in Piedras Negras.
• We interchange with Ferromex, and then in Laredo and some other locations we We interchange with CPKCS
• There is a border interchange in El Paso and Juarez.
• The interchange is there to stay for many reasons.

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• And there’s also an interchange improvement to 2,100 North.”
• “There’s also interchange improvements to 2,100 North. And let’s go to the next slide.
• “And of course we’ll have the frontage roads as well, and then there’ll be four interchanges, and that
• We did 12 interchanges as part of that project, but there’s also five planned interchanges.
• As part of that project, but there’s also five planned interchanges, and so we’ll be continuing to work

Keywords: 985, all

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• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• The meeting somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange in Rockville, should

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This one transaction is more interchange than the credit union receives on a monthly basis.
• Eliminating interchange fees on taxes will not lower costs for businesses or consumers.
• Interchange fees allow community banks to invest time and resources into these services.
• It's amazing to me that in Europe, the total interchange fee is less than a half percent.
• So, and then someone mentioned, when was the last time this fee, interchange fee, was increased?

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

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• Just a little bit of an overview: this interchange is the last remaining stoplight from Mankato up to
• <00:09:49.480> at<00:09:49.880> 169 2023 to construct The Interchange at 169 2023 to
• construct The Interchange at 169 and<00:09:50.600> 282<00:09:51.360> in<00:09:51.560><
• > is<00:10:45.440> the<00:10:45.680> last<00:10:46.279> remaining this interchange
• is the last remaining this interchange is the last remaining stoplight<00:10:47.240> from<00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• of course available to answer questions, but we don't feel like we need to interfere with that interchange
• of course available to answer questions, but we don't feel like we need to interfere with that interchange
• interfere don't feel like we need to interfere with<00:05:50.240> that<00:05:51.240> interchange
• between<00:05:52.199> DS<00:05:52.560> and<00:05:52.720> the with that interchange
• between DS and the with that interchange between DS and the department<00:05:53.520> so<00:05

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee met for joint decision-making on several measures related to elections, telework, procurement, hiring, public records, and public meetings. On Senate Bill 444, testimony was largely opposed or in comment, and the chairs said the bill raised real issues that needed more time; they deferred it for the year. Senate Bill 1091 on telework and space allocation drew support and discussion about DAGS’ role versus the Department of Human Resources; the committee agreed to amend it in a Senate Draft 1 to remove reference to OE, add a DAGS management analyst position, change “positions” to “allocations,” limit the assessment to executive branch departments in DAGS-managed or DAGS-leased facilities, and add a defective date, then passed it with amendments. Senate Bill 1057 on apprenticeship-related bid incentives received mixed testimony, including support from labor and opposition from some contractor groups, and was passed as a Senate Draft 1 with technical amendments and a defective date. Senate Bill 1065 on skills-based hiring, which would bar bachelor’s degree requirements for most state jobs with exemptions, had support from the Comptroller and outside groups and was passed with technical amendments and a defective date. The committee also took up several procurement and accountability measures. Senate Bill 92 on emergency medical response/defibrillators was deferred indefinitely because a pilot project is already underway in the Capitol building and the committee wants to use that information before expanding. Senate Bill 1175 on a past-performance procurement database was amended to add general fund appropriations and committee-report language about funding needs, then passed. Senate Bill 1587 on retainage was heavily amended to define total project budget, revise retainage language, leave key percentage and day limits blank for further review, limit application to contracts executed after January 1, 2026, and add a defective date; it passed as amended. Senate Bill 1543 on government accountability was amended to incorporate procurement officer changes and add language ensuring inherent government functions are not delegated to contractors, then passed. Senate Bill 1255 on government records was amended to clarify that records used in performing a government function are public records subject to UIPA, add contractor recordkeeping/access requirements, protect certain confidential contract information, and add a defective date; it passed. Additional measures were either deferred or advanced with amendments. Senate Bill 1513 on appropriations was deferred to a time certain on February 11. Senate Bill 1616 on care centers was converted into a feasibility study and passed with a defective date. Senate Bill 74 on state construction projects was deferred indefinitely due to concerns it could slow projects and duplicate another measure. Senate Bill 125 on state organizations and administrations was amended to codify Administrative Directive 19-02, with a note about a possible title issue, and passed. Senate Bill 786 on government records was deferred to February 11 for further amendment work. Senate Bill 1611 on government positions was amended by removing section two and passed. Senate Bill 1637 was deferred for the year after testimony indicated the action could already be done. Senate Bill 1651 on public meetings was amended to require board packets by the third business day before a meeting, remove the word “full,” and adjust notice language, then passed. Senate Bill 1617 on public meetings was deferred because the Office of Information Practices reported no complaints. Senate Bill 1253 on boards and commissions was deferred indefinitely due to no testimony. Senate Bill 1031 on advisory referendums was deferred to February 11 for possible amendments. Senate Bill 1306 on a procurement automation special fund was amended to align procurement statutes and add the School Facilities Authority executive director as a chief procurement officer, then passed.

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• So, with Senate Bill 1940, we are preventing the charge of swipe fees or interchange fees on money that
• Illinois filed a bill a couple of years ago on interchange fees, and it was upheld in the courts.
• So, this is the interchange fees that's actually charged on taxes that the merchant already has to remit
• And so, with the interchange fees We are trying to hone it in because I know you all had received some

Bills: SB1241, SB1242, SB1442, SB1592, SB1623, SB1625, SB1913, SB1940, SB1949, SB2102, SB592, SB992

Keywords: ticket sales, resale, consumer protection, fraud, bots, transparency, refunds, event tickets, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana license, commercial grower, grow operation, bond requirement, land reclamation fee, revolving fund, environmental remediation, redevelopment, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA

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• So within the program corridor, the five-mile corridor, there are seven interchanges.
• within the area, looking at auxiliary lanes through the program area, and, as I said, improving interchanges
• It permits access to seven interchanges.
• It permits to seven interchanges.
• And Senator,... ...throughout the program area, which means there are seven interchanges that we would

Keywords: 904, all