Video & Transcript : 'Chapter 32' :
Page 464 of 500
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will note<00:32:12.520><c> that</c><00:32:12.880><c> in</c><00:32:13.080><c> the</c><00:32:13.160
- :32:14.960><c> year</c><00:32:15.200><c> on</c><00:32:15.360><c> updates,</c><00:32:16.320><c> the</c
- So,<00:32:20.280><c> that's</c><00:32:20.480><c> good</c><00:32:20.679><c> news.
- </c><00:32:21.120><c> Not</c><00:32:21.320><c> all</c><00:32:21.480><c> of</c><00:32:21.560><c> them,
- </c><00:32:22.880><c> So,</c><00:32:23.160><c> I</c><00:32:23.280><c> think</c><00:32:23.560><c> we're
Bills:
HF3564
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We<00:32:01.880><c> have</c><00:32:02.040><c> that</c><00:32:02.200><c> capability</c><00:32:02.960><
- the We have that capability again within the Commonwealth<00:32:04.880><c> and</c><00:32:05.040><c>
- and that is extremely unique.<00:32:07.600><c> Uh</c><00:32:08.080><c> the</c><00:32:08.160><c> Contingency
- Uh the Contingency Response Group<00:32:09.320><c> and</c><00:32:09.520><c> the</c><00:32:09.600><c>
- /c><00:32:11.400><c> pavement</c><00:32:11.720><c> evaluation</c><00:32:13.000><c> uh</c> Both have that
Summary:
The task force met on October 14, confirmed a quorum, and adopted the September 16, 2025 minutes. Members then received a Kentucky Air National Guard 101 briefing from Brigadier General Bruce Bancroft, commander of the Kentucky Air National Guard, who described the Guard’s structure, missions, and statewide role. He emphasized that Kentucky is a single-wing state centered at Louisville’s 123rd Airlift Wing and highlighted several unique capabilities, including the Contingency Response Group, critical care air transport teams, medical detachment for chemical environments, explosive ordnance disposal, fatality search and recovery, and special tactics personnel.
General Bancroft also discussed staffing and readiness, saying the Guard has 1,273 authorized positions, with a mix of AGR, Title 32, and Title 5 personnel. He noted that AGR positions are funded at about 96 percent, while technician positions are funded at about 53 percent, leaving the organization to operate at roughly 75 percent of authorized manpower overall. He said the wing converted from the C-130H to the C-130J in 2021 and completed the transition in about 2.5 years, ahead of the original three-year timeline.
The briefing further covered the Guard’s operational tempo and community role. Bancroft said the unit has earned 21 Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, has deployed about 500,000 days since 9/11 across 45 countries, and routinely supports federal and domestic missions. He described the C-130J’s tactical airlift, airdrop, and blacked-out operations as directly useful for disaster response in Kentucky, and he pointed to strong ties with UPS and other aviation employers. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- :24.639><c> and</c><00:32:24.880><c> committee</c><00:32:25.200><c> members</c><00:32:26.000><c> my</
- ><c> is</c><00:32:26.480><c> Nick</c><00:32:26.720><c> ha</c><00:32:27.000><c> and</c><00:32:27.080><
- :32:28.399><c> behalf</c><00:32:28.679><c> of</c><00:32:28.840><c> fresh</c><00:32:29.080><c> energy<
- fresh energy<00:32:30.440><c> is</c><00:32:30.519><c> a</c><00:32:30.679><c> nonpartisan</c><00:32:31.639
- :32.880><c> with</c><00:32:33.000><c> other</c><00:32:33.360><c> 25</c><00:32:33.840><c> years</c><00
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, I'm sorry, specifically it says on page two, line 24: "This chapter does not apply to the cultivation
- of hemp regulated under Chapter 122 in the Agriculture Code," and then it says in another place, "non-consumable
- This chapter does not apply.
- Of psychosis is at 32%. We can't ignore the science.
- I've been off medication for 32 years, and I'm figuring it out.
Bills:
HB5
Committee:
House Public Health
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- time has to be uh uh<00:32:49.760><c> extended</c><00:32:50.320><c> quite</c><00:32:50.560><c> a</c>
- Um, Um, Um, and<00:32:52.360><c> then</c><00:32:52.600><c> just</c><00:32:52.880><c> from</c><00:32:53.120
- <01:32:21.360><c> as</c><01:32:21.520><c> a</c><01:32:21.600><c> response</c><01:32:22.360><c> to</c>
- <c> and</c><01:32:24.400><c> requests</c><01:32:25.280><c> on</c><01:32:25.440><c> the</c><01:32:25.520
- because<01:32:28.760><c> there</c><01:32:28.880><c> was</c><01:32:29.080><c> a</c><01:32:29.160><c> lot
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/13/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- :00.159><c> access</c><01:32:01.159><c> um</c><01:32:01.520><c> and</c><01:32:02.040><c> so</c><01:32
- 32:05.360><c> we'll</c><01:32:05.600><c> talk</c><01:32:05.880><c> about</c><01:32:06.239><c> that</c
- there if<01:32:06.760><c> that</c><01:32:06.880><c> works</c><01:32:07.119><c> for</c><01:32:07.280><
- :32:19.800><c> yes</c><01:32:20.800><c> Senator</c><01:32:21.159><c> Rosen</c> correct<01:32:33.440><
- ><c> under</c> upt<01:32:40.000><c> okay</c><01:32:40.719><c> um</c><01:32:41.280><c> okay</c><01:32:
Summary:
The committee meeting began with an overview from the Legislative Budget Assistant Office on how Ways and Means will work with agencies and leadership during the budget and revenue-estimating process. Staff explained that the governor’s budget is still being developed, agencies are cautious about going on record early, and the committee will use worksheets and updated fiscal reports to track estimates. The presentation emphasized that the fiscal year 2025 budget status is a point-in-time snapshot and remains fluid because the annual comprehensive financial report has been delayed, which could change the beginning balances for both the general fund and education trust fund.
The budget update highlighted that the general fund is currently stronger than originally assumed, while the education trust fund is weaker. The speaker said the general fund began FY25 with a much larger balance than expected, while the education trust fund came in lower due to higher-than-budgeted adequacy spending and weaker business tax performance. Revenue trends showed the general fund slightly ahead year to date, but the education trust fund down significantly. The committee also discussed unbudgeted appropriations, including attorney general litigation, legal settlements, abandoned property claims, adequacy true-ups, and education freedom accounts, as well as the role of lapses and off-budget items in the final balance.
Members asked about the delayed liquor commission audit and whether it could affect revenue forecasts. Staff said the delay was mainly caused by the commission’s switch in point-of-sale systems and staffing losses, but did not expect major ongoing reporting issues. They also noted that liquor fund variances are more likely tied to Medicaid expansion costs than to commission operations. The governor’s office was said to be working on possible budget reductions, but no January request to the fiscal committee was expected.
Commissioner Lindsay Stepp of the Department of Revenue Administration then presented an overview of state revenue sources, focusing first on the meals and rentals tax. She explained that DRA administers 14 taxes that account for most state revenue, and that meals and rentals tax growth has slowed after strong post-pandemic gains. She described factors affecting the tax, including employment, inflation, fuel and food prices, wages, and weather, and noted that online platforms like Airbnb have improved compliance by collecting and remitting tax on behalf of hosts. Members asked about short-term rental compliance and how DRA identifies unlicensed rentals; Stepp said referrals, anonymous tips, and platform data help enforcement.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House higher education committee approves omnibus bill 4/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- >> There<00:32:09.760><c> being</c><00:32:10.080><c> seven</c><00:32:10.320><c> I's</c><00:32:10.640
- </c><00:32:13.600><c> Now</c><00:32:13.840><c> we</c><00:32:14.080><c> will</c><00:32:14.240><c> move
- The<01:32:17.760><c> proposal</c><01:32:18.080><c> in</c><01:32:18.320><c> this</c><01:32:18.480><c>
- c><01:32:20.719><c> below</c><01:32:21.120><c> the</c><01:32:21.280><c> highest</c><01:32:21.679><c>
- :32:29.920><c> to</c><01:32:30.239><c> be</c><01:32:30.320><c> able</c><01:32:30.560><c> to</c><01:32
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4252 and first heard a walkthrough of a DE2 amendment that largely incorporated Office of Higher Education technical and statutory cleanup items, including reporting consolidations, updates to postsecondary registration and licensing statutes, and an anti-fraud provision. New provisions in the DE2 would require public postsecondary institutions to explain developmental courses before enrollment and obtain a written acknowledgement, revise the state grant tuition cap, add a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation in FY 2027 for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and provide $5,000 one-time funding for reforestation at Bemidji State University. Fiscal staff also noted additional special revenue fund revenue and expenditures tied to licensing and registration litigation response.
The main debate centered on the A8 amendment offered by Representative Rarick, which would require the governor to appoint University of Minnesota regents only from candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature fails to elect regents. Rarick argued the amendment was needed to address what he described as conflicts of interest and pay-to-play concerns in recent gubernatorial appointments. Several members questioned whether the language was constitutional, whether it actually addressed conflicts of interest, and whether it should instead refer to ARCAC-screened or ARCAC-recommended candidates. Nonpartisan staff said the governor’s appointment power is addressed in the university charter, not directly in the constitution, but could not definitively assess constitutionality if challenged.
Members were divided: some supported the goal of cleaner governance but said the amendment was not ready or did not match the problem being described; others argued the legislature had failed to complete its own regent appointments and that the amendment was a response to that failure. No vote on the A8 amendment or the bill was reached in the portion provided, though a roll call was requested on the amendment and the chair indicated the bill would continue through amendment consideration before final discussion and vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- c> ideas</c><00:32:02.000><c> and</c><00:32:02.640><c> we</c><00:32:02.880><c> can</c><00:32:03.039><
- So, >> give<00:32:05.760><c> them</c><00:32:05.840><c> some</c><00:32:06.000><c> heads</c><00:32
- :06.159><c> up</c><00:32:06.320><c> so</c><00:32:06.399><c> that</c><00:32:06.559><c> they</c><00:32:
- :07.120><c> will</c><00:32:07.279><c> give</c><00:32:07.360><c> you</c><00:32:07.760><c> I'm</c><00:32
- :07.919><c> going</c><00:32:08.000><c> to</c><00:32:08.159><c> read</c><00:32:08.320><c> them</c> >
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 02/12/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- :32:04.639><c> maintain</c> compliance<00:32:10.000><c> um</c><00:32:10.480><c> so</c><00:32:10.960><
- c> wanted</c><00:32:11.279><c> to</c><00:32:11.480><c> just</c><00:32:11.960><c> uh</c><00:32:12.080>
- </c><01:32:03.920><c> vice</c><01:32:04.119><c> president</c><01:32:04.400><c> of</c><01:32:04.480><c
- ><c> at</c><01:32:05.920><c> uh</c><01:32:06.040><c> building</c><01:32:06.400><c> flow</c><01:32:06.840
- :07.639><c> is</c><01:32:07.920><c> also</c><01:32:08.199><c> in</c><01:32:08.360><c> Apple</c><01:32
Committees:
Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/16/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator<00:32:00.080><c> P,</c><00:32:00.559><c> you</c><00:32:00.720><c> have</c><00:32:00.960><c> Senate
- P, you have Senate file number 3417.<00:32:02.960><c> if</c><00:32:03.200><c> you</c><00:32:03.360><
- c> would</c><00:32:03.519><c> be</c><00:32:03.679><c> so</c><00:32:03.919><c> kind</c><00:32:04.080><
- to approach<00:32:04.799><c> the</c><00:32:05.120><c> testifier's</c><00:32:05.760><c> table</c><00:
- <00:32:07.279><c> your</c><00:32:07.600><c> testifier.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:32:02.919><c> we</c><00:32:03.000><c> are</c><00:32:03.159><c> in</c><00:32:03.399><c> support</c
- </c><00:32:04.799><c> it</c><00:32:04.880><c> would</c><00:32:05.080><c> greatly</c><00:32:05.399><c>
- :06.480><c> safety</c><00:32:07.480><c> um</c><00:32:07.679><c> in</c><00:32:07.960><c> particularly<
- for vulnerable<00:32:09.240><c> roadway</c><00:32:09.679><c> users</c><00:32:10.399><c> this</c><00:32
- :11.360><c> important</c><00:32:12.080><c> um</c><00:32:12.200><c> as</c><00:32:12.399><c> every</c><
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation held a hearing on several traffic safety and transportation bills. HB 1163 would update commercial driver licensing rules to meet federal requirements and allow limited-term non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits and licenses; the Department of Transportation supported it as a fix to an FMCSA-identified issue, while Frank Schultz testified in opposition. HB 1166 would appropriate funds for the automated speed enforcement program; the Department of Law Enforcement, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Edgardo Diaz Vega supported it, while Chad Taniguchi opposed and Frank Schultz offered support. The committee then heard HB 1231, which would prioritize photo red light cameras in school zones and direct related fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School fund; DOT supported the intent but cautioned against limiting placement decisions, Judiciary raised concerns about added court workload, and several advocacy groups and individuals supported the bill as a pedestrian and school safety measure.
The committee spent substantial time on HB 1471, which would fund traffic-actuated signals, including leading pedestrian intervals and accessible pedestrian signals, and add a $5 vehicle registration fee for the Safe Routes to School special fund. DOT supported the bill with comments, saying its older signal controllers make LPIs harder to implement but that statewide upgrades are underway; the Department of Health also supported the safety and Vision Zero goals and said it is working with counties on public education. Testimony in support came from Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Bicycling League, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Path People for Active Transportation Hawaii, the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, and others, with one opposition noted among many supporters.
Members asked questions about whether LPIs would address “beg buttons,” how red-light and speed-camera programs interact with county roads, and whether speed humps might be more effective in school zones. DOT explained that LPIs improve visibility but do not solve every signal issue, that newer adaptive signals use camera-based sensing, and that the department coordinates with counties and communities on crash mitigation and enforcement priorities. Officials also discussed the status of Safe Routes to School programs, noting that the federal program remains but is difficult to use and that the state program had been moved out of DOT; county coordinators and related coalitions were said to still be active. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, February 24, 2026
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I lived<00:32:23.679><c> in</c><00:32:23.919><c> the</c><00:32:24.080><c> town</c><00:32:24.240><c> of
- </c><00:32:24.399><c> Highel</c><00:32:24.960><c> Witz</c><00:32:25.360><c> is</c><00:32:25.519><c> at
- c> base</c><00:32:26.080><c> of</c><00:32:26.159><c> the</c><00:32:26.320><c> Big</c><00:32:26.559><c
- ><c> they</c><00:32:31.120><c> used</c><00:32:31.440><c> to</c><00:32:31.840><c> clear</c><00:32:32.240
- </c><00:32:37.360><c> which</c><00:32:38.480><c> back</c><00:32:39.039><c> 50</c><00:32:39.600><c> 60
Keywords:
forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 063 Mar 18th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- :22.840><c> you,</c><00:32:23.080><c> please</c><00:32:23.920><c> know</c><00:32:24.680><c> that</c><
- :32:26.360><c> um,</c><00:32:26.680><c> do,</c><00:32:27.000><c> and</c> every one of us, um, do, and
- every one of us, um, do, and I'll<00:32:28.200><c> for-</c><00:32:28.480><c> never</c><00:32:28.800>
- ><c> all</c><00:32:32.080><c> rise</c><00:32:32.520><c> like</c><00:32:32.760><c> that.
- So, thank<00:32:33.960><c> you</c><00:32:34.080><c> so</c><00:32:34.200><c> much</c><00:32:34.480><c>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/18/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- :00.000><c> how</c><01:32:00.119><c> many</c><01:32:00.320><c> more</c><01:32:00.520><c> hunting</c>
- c><01:32:01.880><c> are</c><01:32:02.560><c> sold</c><01:32:03.560><c> um</c><01:32:03.920><c> when</
- ><c> um</c><01:32:07.440><c> also</c><01:32:07.719><c> in</c><01:32:07.880><c> here</c><01:32:08.040>
- is a compatibility<01:32:09.280><c> study</c><01:32:10.280><c> and</c><01:32:11.159><c> um</c><01:32
- <01:32:18.239><c> with</c><01:32:18.480><c> them</c><01:32:18.960><c> there's</c><01:32:19.159><c> a<
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It<00:32:54.159><c> doesn't</c><00:32:54.399><c> refer</c><00:32:54.720><c> to</c><00:32:54.960><c> the
- </c><00:32:57.360><c> So,</c><00:32:57.919><c> right</c><00:32:58.159><c> there</c><00:32:58.320><c>
- from<02:32:53.120><c> the</c><02:32:53.280><c> house</c><02:32:54.399><c> and</c><02:32:54.720><c> another
- >> So<02:32:58.640><c> uh</c><02:32:58.720><c> we</c><02:32:58.880><c> were</c><02:32:59.040><c
- > hoping</c><02:32:59.200><c> for</c><02:32:59.359><c> a</c><02:32:59.520><c> late</c><02:32:59.680><
Summary:
The committee met in a transportation work session and executive session, with the chair explaining the format change to allow fuller discussion and possible expert input before votes. The committee first took up House Bill 209, which would have allowed a new vehicle purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Members said the bill was rendered unnecessary by the broader repeal of vehicle inspections, and the committee voted 16-0 to deem it inexpedient to legislate (ITL), with consent.
The same outcome followed for House Bill 212, which would have allowed a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle failed an emissions control test, and House Bill 533, which concerned civilian employees and commercial truck inspections. In both cases, members said the inspection repeal made the bills unnecessary, and in the commercial truck bill there were also concerns that the language did not fit federal requirements and referenced state inspection laws rather than federal ones. Both bills were voted ITL 16-0 and adopted by consent.
House Bill 298, dealing with vehicle identification number-related issues and antique vehicle authenticity, also received an ITL recommendation 16-0. Members said the proposal raised fraud concerns and could affect the value and authenticity of antique vehicles, and several said the bill needed more work before any future consideration. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 150, which would define electric vehicle charging stations and establish annual testing fees for the Division of Weights and Measures. That bill drew the most discussion: Representative Sykes described a personal experience with a malfunctioning charging station and a large, unclear bill, arguing that consumer protection regulation is needed. Representative Miller said the fee structure seemed high compared with other inspections and that third-party inspectors were not allowed, though he acknowledged some need for consumer protection. Senator David Watters, the sponsor, said the bill should be improved and suggested a lower annual fee and a fund-based approach to build an inspection program over time. Cheryl, the director of Weights and Measures, testified that the division needs authority, staffing, licensing categories, and expensive test equipment to oversee EV chargers, and that current rules do not adequately cover this emerging technology.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration Subcommittee Work Session (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- :32:29.360><c> or</c><01:32:29.600><c> shall</c><01:32:29.840><c> we</c><01:32:29.960><c> say</c> or<
- disabilities<01:32:38.880><c> I'm</c><01:32:39.119><c> using</c><01:32:39.639><c> a</c><01:32:39.920
- 45.679><c> in</c><01:32:46.679><c> uh</c><01:32:46.840><c> Section</c><01:32:47.119><c> 504</c><01:32
- ><c> I</c><01:32:56.400><c> I'm</c><01:32:56.560><c> just</c><01:32:56.679><c> going</c><01:32:56.800
- ><c> to</c><01:32:56.960><c> read</c><01:32:57.159><c> it</c><01:32:57.560><c> back</c><01:32:58.520>
Summary:
The subcommittee work session of the Education Policy and Administration Committee focused on House Bill 131 and House Bill 781, which were described as nearly identical bills addressing student cell phone use in schools. Members noted that HB 781 is an early bill and therefore needed committee action by Wednesday, while HB 131 did not face that deadline. The chair and members discussed the bills’ shared goal of requiring school boards to develop and adopt policies on student personal device use, with debate over whether the state should set minimum standards or leave more to local control.
A major topic was funding. One member urged the committee to avoid creating an unfunded mandate and asked for some funding support, while others argued it was too early to commit money and that the committee should first establish the policy framework. The governor’s proposed funding was discussed, including a $1 million figure in the budget and a separate $250,000 amount referenced in the bill, but several members said the money would likely be insufficient to cover all students or pouch systems statewide. The committee also reviewed a handout reflecting proposed budget language that would require school boards to adopt policies on personal device use during the school day, with schoolwide implementation and exceptions for medical disability or language proficiency needs, and a DOE-administered grant program.
Members spent considerable time on drafting details, especially deadlines and exceptions. They debated whether the bills should require school boards to “develop,” “adopt,” or also “implement” policies, and whether the effective date of the act should also serve as the deadline for school boards. They also discussed whether exceptions for classroom instructional use should be mandatory or merely encouraged, and whether the bills should explicitly include or exclude charter schools. Additional proposed exceptions included IEPs, 504 plans, English learners, and medical needs such as glucose sensors or insulin pumps, with some members suggesting medical issues be certified by a physician. No final vote or formal action was taken in the work session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> case</c><01:32:04.560><c> people</c><01:32:04.960><c> don't</c><01:32:05.199><c> live</c><01:32:
- :06.639><c> or</c><01:32:06.880><c> this</c><01:32:07.120><c> part</c><01:32:07.360><c> of</c><01:32:
- </c><01:32:12.880><c> that</c><01:32:13.040><c> our</c><01:32:13.199><c> private</c><01:32:13.520><c>
- <01:32:16.800><c> in</c><01:32:17.120><c> housing</c><01:32:18.000><c> in</c><01:32:18.239><c> this</
- > to</c><01:32:19.520><c> ensure</c><01:32:20.120><c> this</c><01:32:21.120><c> and</c><01:32:21.360>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/30/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
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Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, the first piece of legislation we have is House Concurrent Resolution 32 by Representative
- House Concurrent Resolution 32 by Representative Bayham. Mr.
- A motion by Senator Carter to move that we report ACR 32 favorably. Okay, thanks, Senator Carter.
- I have a motion by Senator Carter to report HCR 32 favorably without objection.
- We reference Revised Statute 32:863(A)(3)(a). You know what that refers to?
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met with five members present and approved the May 14, 2026 minutes. The committee first considered HCR 32, which urges the Port of New Orleans to secure backup motors for the aging St. Claude Avenue Bridge; members discussed the bridge’s importance, the relatively low cost of the motor, and the traffic and emergency-response impacts of repeated breakdowns. HCR 32 was reported favorably. HCR 68, a request to Congress for funding to remove unusable bridges along Highway 90 as part of reconnecting the corridor toward New Orleans East, was also reported favorably after brief discussion about federal representatives and coordination with DOTD.
House Bill 582 was deferred without objection. The committee then took up HB 762, which clarifies that the Office of Motor Vehicles may, rather than must, refer certain delinquent reinstatement-fee debts to the Office of Debt Recovery or other collection channels. Testimony from OMV and the bill author emphasized that the measure was intended to clean up prior language and preserve OMV discretion, while senators raised concerns about political influence, collection practices, and the impact of fees and debt on drivers. HB 762 was reported favorably.
HB 730, concerning automatic dependent surveillance broadcast devices on aircraft, was amended to limit its application to aircraft over 2,500 pounds and to prohibit the use of the imposed fees on smaller aircraft. Supporters said the bill restores the original safety purpose of the devices and prevents their use for fee collection; the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The committee also reported favorably on HCR 53, which creates a study committee on oversized vehicle permits and their parish-level impacts, and HCR 60, which urges DOTD to pursue the DRIVE initiative to study and improve safety on the I-12 corridor. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 21st, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, the first piece of legislation we have is House Concurrent Resolution 32 by Representative
- Representative Bayham, HCR 32, asks the Port of New Orleans to secure additional backup motors for the
- Chairman, I'd like to move that we report ACR 32 favorably. Okay, thanks, Senator Carter.
- I have a motion by Senator Carter to report HCR 32 favorably without objection.
- We reference Revised Statute 32:863(A)(3)(a). You know what that refers to?
Keywords:
Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, oversized vehicles, permitting, economic impact, transportation, local regulations, Louisiana economy, Interstate 12, I-12, Interstate 55, I-55 interchange, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, highway infrastructure, transportation planning