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• Kimberly Robinson, President of Tadine Brown Engineering Mr.
• Scott Hall... ...Tadine Brown Engineering, Mr.
• Now, I'd like to turn the floor over to Scott Hall, President of Tadine Brown Engineering.
• Grumman, Tadine Brown Engineering, Boeing Company, RTX Company, Special Aerospace Services, United Launch
• This effort is aimed at inspiring a new generation of scientists and engineers. engineers and explorers

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• we have is: happening is it's to be used by what we're trying to do is to capture some of the new engineers
• The basic idea on this is to make sure that the young engineers that we have going into the research
• But here's the reality: we've got these young mechanical aero engineers graduating from. institutions

Bills: HB3882, HB4273, HB4280, HB4281

Keywords: transportation, revolving fund, grants, infrastructure, economic development, income tax, aerospace, higher education, tax credit, qualified employee, funding, safety, state highways, bridges, apportionment, Oklahoma, transportation funding, sales tax, road maintenance, public safety

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• had met with the Speaker and Senate President this past summer to show them kind of that value engineering
• had met with the Speaker and Senate President this past summer to show them kind of that value engineering
• had met with the Speaker and Senate President this past summer to show them kind of that value engineering
• I think they call it a 202 project, but it's through the Army Corps of Engineers.
• I think they call it a 202 project, but it's through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:05 Capitol Renovations Update 00:00:40 Damage from Recent Disaster Discussion 00:33:25, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its third meeting of the session and received an update on the Capitol renovation project from Finance and Administration Secretary Holly Johnson and State Budget Director John Hicks. They reported the project budget remains $291.52 million, with Messer Construction as construction manager, and said the temporary legislative chamber completion has slipped into 2025 because of wiring, voting machine, KET camera, and canopy work. They outlined the current bid schedule: site and utility bids due February 27, 2025; roofing and fourth-floor structural work due April 24; major renovation bids due May 23; bid review in late May and early June; roofing and fourth-floor work beginning in late June; and overall construction starting July 7, 2025. A major focus of the discussion was the project contingency, which officials said is only $10.8 million for an older building with significant unknown conditions. They explained that earlier investigations led to about $60 million in value engineering cuts, including more than $40 million tied to unexpectedly extensive terrace damage on the north, south, and east sides. The terraces were originally expected to need only minor work, but officials said investigations showed reconstruction would eventually be necessary and could not be handled by simple restoration. They also said the mechanical equipment plan changed from a basement location to a vault under the east parking lot, and that the west terrace will still see some ADA-related work. Committee members questioned why the terrace work was not included in the current budget, whether doing it later would cost more, and why bids and construction planning had taken so long. Officials said the terraces were left out because of cost, that future work would likely be more expensive because of market escalation, and that the timing reflected extensive investigation needed to produce reliable bids. Members also raised concerns about scaffolding and the temporary chambers; officials clarified that the scaffolding discussed was for the separate Capitol Dome project, not the chamber project, and said the Dome scaffolding is part of that project cost and is expected to come down in early 2027. They said the temporary chambers are expected to be used for three sessions, through the 28th session, with a return to the Capitol planned for the 29th session, and that public tours of the Capitol would likely end around June depending on the bid results and construction schedule.

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• and contract Administration engineering and contract Administration by<00:29:47.679> meeting<
• The Corps of Engineers campgrounds require federal approval as well.
• <00:34:03.240> campgrounds<00:34:04.120> require<00:34:04.639> Federal engineers
• This project is pending review by the Division of Water and the Corps of Engineers.
• This project is pending review by the Division of Water and the Corps of Engineers.

Keywords: Reuploaded to restore full meeting 00:13 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:14 Approval of Minutes 01:40 Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet 27:44 Department of Parks 59:23 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for its second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Members then heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% tourism marketing fund. Witnesses explained that the fund supports statewide tourism promotion, advertising, research, regional marketing, and matching grants to local tourism commissions, and that it cannot be used for capital construction. They reported that the General Assembly and governor increased appropriations in the 2024 session, adding $3 million in FY25 and $7 million in FY26, and set aside funding for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative. Tourism officials emphasized that Kentucky tourism is a major economic driver, citing 2023 figures of $13.8 billion in economic impact, 79.3 million visitors, $9.7 billion in direct spending, more than 95,000 jobs supported, and nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue. They said the department now uses targeted digital and over-the-top advertising in selected domestic and international markets, with 62% of media placements digital and 80% of the budget spent out of state. Members asked about market selection, how the department measures return on investment, and what attracts visitors from places such as Dallas, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.; officials said research shows a mix of family visits, outdoor recreation, and varied Kentucky offerings, and that 81% of overnight visitors are repeat visitors. They also discussed the potential impact of tariffs and trade tensions on bourbon-related tourism and international visitation, especially from Canada, and officials said they were monitoring the situation with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA. The committee then heard from Kentucky State Parks officials on capital projects funded through HJR 76, HJR 56, and House Bill 6. They said they are providing quarterly project reports and have been meeting regularly with the Finance Cabinet’s engineering and contract staff. The presentation focused on campground utilities, broadband, and structural upgrades, including $40 million for campground improvements across the park system, with completed bathhouse renovations at Barren River and Nolin Lake and additional projects underway or in planning. Officials said the work is based on camper survey feedback, such as requests for better Wi-Fi, sewer and electric upgrades, frost-free spigots, and improved site layouts, and noted that the My Old Kentucky Home campground project is under construction and expected to be completed by spring 2026.

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• I’m a structural engineer, a geological engineer.
• I’m a structural engineer, a geological engineer.
• MnDOT engineer, retired.
• > structural engineer, a geological structural engineer, a geological engineer.<01:48:31.040> So,<
• So, at MnDOT, um engineer.

Bills: HF3919, HF1335, HF3864, HF3916, HF3728

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, electronic license, driver's license, digital credential, transportation, data privacy, authentication, license plates, vehicle registration, validation stickers, Minnesota statutes, transportation policy, aeronautics, transponder, aircraft safety

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• I'm a licensed professional engineer in Minnesota and serve as the lead service line replacement program
• <00:20:37.919> in I'm a licensed professional engineer in I'm a licensed professional engineer
• firms to assist water engineering firms to assist water systems<00:22:18.880> with<00:22:19.120
• I mentioned earlier the 18 engineering firms under contract with the Minnesota Department of Health to
• The Excel Energy Center arena complex is a critical economic engine for our city and for our state.

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• ,<01:40:17.760> archite underwriters, engineering, archite underwriters, engineering, archite
• unfortunately, we have great engineers unfortunately, we have great engineers in<02:48:00.800>
• However, not all engineers in the state.
• So County to um share our city engineer.
• valued engineering we through valued engineering we save save save approximately<03:18:40.800> $400,000

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• So 34 architects and engineer A&E, 24 engineers, 10 are architects. >> Okay.
• .<01:52:44.639> Um engineers.
• Um engineers.
• 34 architects and engineer A&E 24 engineers<01:52:58.719> 10<01:52:58.960> are<01:
• engineers 10 are architects. engineers 10 are architects.

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• I'm with Engineering Associates. I'm here with Mayor Reid and just support his testimony to you.
• So, you're the engineer on this project, it sounds like then. >> That's correct. >> Okay.
• , it sounds the engineer on this project, it sounds like<01:26:40.880> then.
• When the engineers design those, they’re designed to be clean and smooth.
• <02:56:43.040> design when the uh when the engineers design when the uh when the engineers

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• Other departments—engineering, fire, other departments in the inspections process.
• from training and say, you didn't engineer this right, you have to change it.
• if they're going to call the engineers if they're going to call the engineers from<00:36:32.720>
• 35.640> you<00:36:35.800> have<00:36:35.880> to<00:36:36.040> change engineer
• this right you have to change engineer this right you have to change it<00:36:36.560> so<00:36

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Summary: The Senate Labor Committee heard Senate File 560, a bill to require the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to establish a cost-per-square-foot valuation for residential building permits. Senator Dornink said the measure is intended to make permit fees more fair, reasonable, transparent, and predictable, and to reduce housing costs by limiting large differences in permit fees between municipalities. He said the bill would be sent to the Housing Committee without recommendation, and members discussed but did not act on a related amendment that would have shifted plan review and inspection fees to hourly and trip-based charges and made fee information publicly available. Testimony from Housing First Minnesota supported the bill’s goal, arguing that Minnesota’s housing shortage and high new-home prices make it important to reduce inefficiencies in the permitting system. The witness said permit valuations are often increased by cities, leading to higher costs for homebuyers, and cited examples of large fee differences between municipalities and claims of overcollection. He said some other states, including Texas and Wisconsin communities, use square-footage-based approaches. A League of Minnesota Cities representative opposed the amendment language and cautioned that trip charges and hourly billing would make fees less certain, could raise costs, and would be especially burdensome in Greater Minnesota; he said current valuation-based fees better reflect the actual cost and complexity of service and can be appealed if disputed. A representative of the Association of Minnesota Building Officials also raised concerns about the amendment, saying building departments provide consultations, inspections, plan review, and other services beyond a single trip, and that trip charges would not fit a responsive fee-for-service model. He said the current valuation system helps cover the full range of permitting work, though he acknowledged that a consistent square-foot valuation standard could improve transparency and reduce disputes over project value. Committee members asked about other states’ approaches and the scope of the bill, and the discussion emphasized that the proposal applies to one- and two-family dwellings.

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• And with me today is Matt Kremens, director of the California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers
• Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers.
• , but also outlines how they're to respond to public inquiries into their projects. of operating engineers
• Matt Kremens here on behalf of the California Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers.

Summary: The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee met on March 19, 2025, adopted its rules, and approved the consent calendar before hearing several bills. AB 538, by Assemblymember Berman, would require awarding bodies on public works projects to make a timely attempt to obtain certified payroll records from contractors when the public requests them, rather than simply saying they do not have the records. Supporters said it would clarify existing prevailing wage enforcement; county, city, special district, and housing groups opposed it over workload, privacy, and potential funding risks. The bill passed the committee on a do-pass recommendation to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 485, authored by Chair Ortega, which would direct state agencies to deny or renew business licenses for employers with outstanding wage theft judgments unless the judgments are satisfied or bonded. Supporters, including labor groups and a caregiver who described delayed recovery of unpaid wages, said the bill would give workers meaningful leverage to collect judgments. The California Hospital Association opposed it, warning that license action could threaten patient access to care. The bill passed on a do-pass recommendation to Appropriations. AB 596, by Assemblymember McKinnor, would codify workers’ right to wear a face covering or respirator at work unless it creates a direct safety hazard. Supporters said the measure would protect workers from illness, wildfire smoke, and employer restrictions after prior Cal/OSHA protections expired; the Chamber of Commerce opposed it narrowly, asking for an exception where masks are infeasible for certain tasks. The committee supported the bill and sent it to Appropriations. The hearing concluded with the roll kept open for absent members and the committee adjourned.

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• IS ROXANNE GROOVER AND I'M AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE FLORIDA ONSITE WASTE WATER ASSN AND ALSO ENGINEER
• ONE OF THE THINGS I WOULD LIKE TO SAY -- I AM AN ENGINEER BY TRAINING.
• IS THERE SOMETHING THAT THE STATE CAN DO AT SOME LEVEL. >> YOU ARE A BUILDER AND I AM AN ENGINEER AND
• ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER AT HEART.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• advances, collaborating with universities and companies, and performing multidisciplinary science and engineering
• And whereas laboratories foster a culture of collaboration, bringing together scientists engineers and
• educational programs and initiatives, inspiring and supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers
• Air Force officer since 1996, he holds a master's degree and a doctorate in material science and engineering

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• New Hampshire today, even with all the improvements we've made to some of the engineering portions of
• New Hampshire today, even with all the improvements we've made to some of the engineering portions of
• New Hampshire today, even with all the improvements we've made to some of the engineering portions of
• <02:11:00.719> looked minor but it just our Engineers looked minor but it just our Engineers
• I don't think you have to have an engineering degree to notice that the tank is overflowing.

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• Anything over 130,000 pounds requires third-party engineering.
• It would take a third-party inspection from an outside engineering firm that Massachusetts requires you
• I've been a locomotive engineer for 21 years and a conductor for the seven years preceding that.
• In years past, freight crews consisted of an engineer, a fireman, a conductor, and two brakemen.
• The locomotive engineer will then stop the train under various rules.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 31 bills covering driver privacy and data, distinctive license plates, public awareness signage, railroad safety, superload permitting, TNC/delivery data reporting, and MBTA safety measures. Chairs Jim Arciero and Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing process, and the committee heard testimony from state officials, advocates, family members of fallen officers and firefighters, transportation industry representatives, civil liberties groups, and others. No votes were taken during the hearing itself, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn. Several speakers supported bills creating a Blue Star Family license plate to honor families of fallen law enforcement officers, and a separate motorcycle plate for fallen firefighters. Colonel Jeffrey Noble and others from the Healey-Driscoll Administration and law enforcement groups said the plates would complement existing memorial practices and provide a lasting public tribute. Family members of officers killed in the line of duty gave emotional testimony in support, and Representative Steve Ultrino and Paul Jakes backed the firefighter memorial motorcycle plate as revenue-neutral, with proceeds supporting the fallen firefighter memorial. The committee also heard testimony on transportation policy and safety bills. Industry witnesses urged modernization of Massachusetts superload permitting rules, saying current requirements are slower and more expensive than neighboring states and delay public projects. Advocates supported a human trafficking awareness bill requiring hotline signage in transit facilities, a driver privacy bill limiting automatic license plate reader data retention and sharing, and a bill requiring two-person crews on freight trains and other railroad safety measures such as hotbox detectors and transportation for railroad employees. Senator John Keenan also testified for expanded naloxone availability in MBTA stations and said the MBTA had not fully complied with prior legislative directives.

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• Anderson's bill, House File 2301, appropriating funds that we will use to hire software developers, engineers
• I actually studied agricultural and biological engineering, so I just want to put that out there that
• actually studied agricultural and actually studied agricultural and biological<00:10:24.000> engineering
• > so<00:10:25.000> just<00:10:25.160> want<00:10:25.280> to biological engineering
• , so just want to biological engineering, so just want to put<00:10:25.600> that<00:10:25.760>

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• MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT GENERATE THEIR OWN ENGINE ENTITY HAVE TO TAKE ACTIONS EVERYDAY
• COMMISSIONERS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE AND STAFFING UNTIL THE PROJECT PLANNING DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
• WE ESTABLISHED A FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND DESIGN ENGINEERING WHILE OVERSEEING COMMUNICATIONS
• THE BILL STATES WHEN A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SUCH AS AN ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER SIGNS AND STEALS BUILDING
• DO IS IF A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IS PUTTING THEIR LICENSE ON THE LINE AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, AND ENGINEER

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• through our software platform to make informed decisions, advancing technology through precision engineering
• We are engineers, and we will be building. We will launch Mr.
• In 1992, I started at Kennedy Space Center as an operations engineer, and I've been there ever since.
• So it'll be 33 years coming this April. ...engineer, and I've been there ever since.
• advanced technology, significantly enhancing NASA's research output in fields such as aerospace engineering

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on Florida’s space economy and related infrastructure. SpaceX Vice President Kiko Donchev described the company’s Florida operations, launch cadence, reusable rocket program, Starlink service, and plans for future Starship activity at the Cape. Senators asked about Florida employment, expansion plans, satellite lifetimes, disaster-relief uses of Starlink, and recreational connectivity; members also praised SpaceX’s hurricane response and broader public benefits. Donchev said SpaceX’s Florida workforce has grown to about 1,600 and that the company hopes to add Starship pads and continue expanding in the state. The committee then recognized Commander Dennis Baker for his military service and veteran advocacy, including his leadership of the Florida Veterans Foundation, grant work, the Walk of Honor, and the Gadsden Flag license plate program. Members highlighted that revenue from the plate helps fund veterans’ dental care and noted upcoming dental services for veterans in Volusia County. Baker received a flag flown over the Capitol and a framed gubernatorial proclamation. Newview CEO Clint Grumman presented the company’s commercial satellite LiDAR mapping system, describing its Lake Nona headquarters, Florida ownership, planned jobs, and applications for infrastructure planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. He said the company’s satellite data could improve accuracy and lower costs, and noted partnerships including a Department of Defense contract and a European Space Agency moon-mapping effort. Space Florida then outlined its role as the state’s aerospace finance and business development authority, emphasizing its pipeline of projects, spaceport improvement program, workforce academy, and efforts to address infrastructure constraints and seek tax-exempt bond authority for spaceports. NASA’s Kelvin Manning closed with an update on Kennedy Space Center, highlighting Artemis progress, rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, economic impact, and the Florida University Space Research Consortium. No bills were voted on, and the meeting adjourned after comments from members.

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• Partners in the plastic engineering.
• the internal combustion engine. Mr. the internal combustion engine. Mr.
• certified internal combustion engine certified internal combustion engine mechanic<05:39:55.920>
• engines, but they do run out of fuel. engines, but they do run out of fuel.
• reliable vehicles, combustible engines reliable vehicles, combustible engines are<05:43:24.878><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• JLG also has consultants: Architectural Plus, Higher Engineering, Interstate Engineering, and CMTA Engineering
• mechanical and plumbing adjustments, site and civil scope changes, and also some additional value-engineer
• Esfold, the architect of record, and Ackerman's consultants, which include Ackerman and Esfold Civil Engineering
• Structural, Martin Mechanical, and Prairie Engineering. OMB will lease spaces to HP and BCI.
• This facility will be constructed as a pre- This facility will be constructed as a pre-engineered metal

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production. The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates. OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections. Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.