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• trust funds for subcontractors and suppliers in construction projects.
• The bill specifies the scientific name as well.
• Well, for Gulf shrimp, yeah. But it's truly devastating.
• Well, I'm a farmer of the sea. If you have cattle...
• When I heard about all the issues they are facing, I feel like, well, I'm happy.

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

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• As well as the rights of members and administrators.
• Okay, well, I haven't read the bill yet. I'm just counting on you to tell me.
• Well, ... Just to wrap it up, I’ll give you 15 more seconds.
• I know you very well; you used to be a member.
• Well, to you, yes, I do, and the feeling's mutual.

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

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• of highway construction and maintenance.
• And then lastly, if we look at construction costs, figure four shows the increases in the Highway Construction
• highway construction projects.
• Well, that didn't happen.
• Well, we'll try and be respectful.

Bills: HJR58, HJR63, HB263, HB542, HB905, HB 1288, HB1402, HB2003, HB2262, HB2323, HB2429, HB2876, HB3019, HB263

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access

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• And if it's moving, if it's new construction, I'm happy with that.
• Well, with that need, we've got to push these electrons to.
• Well, what I'm trying to do here is something that is good for the people.
• The cost of construction has exploded over the last five years.
• Well, how about this: Did they own the property before the houses were built in 1983?

Bills: SB1246, SB1510, SB1979, SB1929, SB1930, SB1976

Keywords: environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations

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• Well, not recently because not recently.
• They speak about exemptions for state projects, as well as some of our statutory exemptions as well.
• They speak about exemptions for state projects, as well as some of our statutory exemptions as well.
• They speak about exemptions for state projects, as well as some of our statutory exemptions as well.
• They speak about exemptions for state projects, as well as some of our statutory exemptions as well.

Bills: SB2066

Keywords: permitting, construction, efficiency, state projects, county collaboration, funding, staffing shortages, 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Energy, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Government Operations heard Senate Bill 2066 on county permitting and inspection. Testimony focused on whether the bill should exempt state projects from county permitting requirements. One testifier opposed the measure, arguing it would bypass established permitting processes, weaken good government, and put the public at risk. A DOE representative said the intent was to speed up state projects, but suggested a different approach: funding county positions dedicated solely to state permits, possibly as a pilot program, rather than removing county review entirely. Committee members discussed the difficulty of moving state projects through county systems, the lack of special treatment, and whether a more systematic or standardized process could be created for repetitive projects. After the discussion, the chairs announced a substantive rewrite of SB 2066. The amended version would delete the county-permitting exemptions for state projects and instead create a cooperative working group to address the intersection of state projects and county permitting needs. The revised measure would also include a blank appropriation for counties to fund personnel to expedite permitting for state projects only. Members clarified that any funded staff would be dedicated solely to state projects. The committee then took votes on the revised measure. The committees adopted the amended bill. The Government Operations Committee recommended the Senate draft one version, and members present voted yes, with Senator Awa excused. The measure was adopted with the revised approach and an effective date set for April 19, 2042.

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• Well, it really varies by time of day, to your point. If you look...
• Well, it's an exemption for space. Well, sorry, may I amend that to? What did you call them?
• You know, I guess that's a potential future risk, and so... well, I...
• I look forward to working with you as well. Thank you.
• That committee substitute is also in your inboxes as well.

Bills: HB3129, HB3251, HB3556, HB3724, HB3887

Keywords: construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion

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Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

Bills: HB241

Keywords: residential construction, architectural approval, engineering approval, home building, single family residences, 1136, house, all

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• <00:04:49.360> as here on the screen as well as here on the screen as well as legislators.
• Members, as well, uh, the end.
• well there, that would be great.
• The assistant superintendent is over in the crowd as well, so kudos to him and his team as well.
• So kudos to him and his team as well.<01:43:58.000> Thank<01:43:58.159> you. well.

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

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• If you'll look at the fiscal note, these numbers are included there as well.
• When we passed this bill for the prison construction, we set aside and identified through various estimates
• here today, if you'll add that up, that's still less money than what both facilities will cost to construct
• That has been one of my concerns as well that I wanted to address... concerns as well that I wanted to
• Overall, we also have folks on the ground—our legal team and construction team—that are overseeing this

Bills: SB60, SB103, SB60, SB103

Keywords: prison modernization, corrections finance, bonding authority, state debt, capital improvement, Department of Corrections, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, prison construction, prison renovation, prison replacement, bed space, overcrowding, women's prison, men's prison, Escambia prison, Tutwiler, Kilby, Elmore, Staton, St. Clair Correctional Facility

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• last 20 years, um, to the tune of, well, in 2022, there were 2300 private water wells drilled.
• Well, you can waive that study if there are less than 10 lots based on credible evidence.
• We are ground zero for groundwater wells being drilled.
• Well, I've got a good, a good couple of bills for y'all this morning. Um, Senate Bill 2568.
• , passed a resolution as, as well as Burleson County in favor of this bill.

Bills: SB 612, SB 1855, SB 2568, SB 3058

Keywords: SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections

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• of assistance as well, not just construction.
• well, not just construction. well, not just construction.
• year as well. year as well.
• They Well, >> Well, they actually match.
• . construction. construction.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Budget Process 00:02:28 Allotment Process 00:10:30 School Facilities Construction Commission 00:29:10 Role of KDE in School Facilities Funding 00:47:00 Kentucky School Boards Association 01:13:25 Elementary and Secondary School Construction 01:20:40 Perkins V Funding 01:35:32, 958, all

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• But I too have grandchildren as well.
• But I too have grandchildren as well.
• Well, there would be age signals that are sent.
• There's an age well this bill >> Right.
• well? well?

Bills: HB161

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

Bills: SB 1468, SB 1612, SB 1789, SB 2530, SB 2571, SB 2717, SB 2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

Bills: SB 1468, SB 1612, SB 1789, SB 2530, SB 2571, SB 2717, SB 2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

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• I mean, I think it's well thought out.
• Well, yes, sir, certainly. Members, are there any questions for the bill author? Well, thank you.
• The chairman laid out the bill very well.
• I kind of dabble in that space, so I appreciate that as well.
• Well, I appreciate that.

Bills: HB573, HB1499, HB1768, HB3071, HB3249, HB3866, HB4112

Keywords: environmental enforcement, legislative oversight, inspection, concrete plants, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental product declaration, grant program, ready-mixed concrete, manufacturers, sustainability, concrete plant, concrete batch plant, wet batching, dry batching, central mixing, standard permit, TCEQ, environmental regulation, air quality, construction permit

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• From delays, construction quality, engineering, procurement, and construction costs.
• Well, let's move on.
• Well, there's one deployed in the 1960s.
• The other bill speaks to grants for permitting in early stage as well as for construction.
• The Texas Construction Trust Fund Act should be extended to protect the 10% reserve funds as well.

Bills: SB1468, SB1612, SB1789, SB2530, SB2571, SB2717, SB2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

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• Well, I’m still on 2530 but I also have 2571. Oh, okay.
• Well, I could, I could, I will, I'd answer that for Senator. Thank you, Chairman.
• Intent and that as well.
• Testifying in favor of this bill as well.
• Well, I agree with Senator Milton.

Bills: SB1468, SB1612, SB1789, SB2530, SB2571, SB2717, SB2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

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• Well, the do with their property.
• >> well that's 617. 617 is the stop for a >> well that's 617. 617 is the stop for a year,
• <00:25:04.000> of<00:25:04.159> 617, Uh well, the Senate version of 617, Uh well, the
• , operating or already under construction, operating or already under construction, you<00:41:12.960
• not already under construction. not already under construction. >> Okay. >> Okay.

Bills: HB542, HB566, SB270, HB618, HB617, HB542, HB566, SB270, HB618, HB617

Keywords: HB542, district attorney, prosecutor, supernumerary district attorney, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, Alabama retirement, public employee retirement, pension, retirement benefits, post-retirement employment, salary cap, dual participation, double dipping, District Attorneys' Plan, assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, state pension, survivor benefits, Office of Prosecution Services

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• And there would be a commitment from the company with respect to dollars invested as well.
• Representative Gonzales as well, that'll be one of the items that we really look at.
• I know at Heartland you might be facing this issue later on with the well testing.
• Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you.
• Well, thank you. That does help.

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions