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• And then determine, uh, whether that real estate ownership is in compliance with the Act.
• But importantly, this commission would work to develop a comprehensive list of critical infrastructure
• Instead of fostering cooperation and compliance.
• We work on in infrastructure in the colonias.
• Um, the Rio Grande Valley is already in debt with infrastructure funds as we lack basic public light,

Bills: HB 256, HB 1308, HB 1554, HB 1743, HB 2308, HB 2351, HB 2858, HB 3676, HB 3784, HB 4312, HB 4552, HB 4823, HB 4852, HB 5007, HB 5010, HB 5520, HB 5524, HCR 19

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• Uh, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Uh, DLNR, Charles Taylor.
• </c> by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority<00:02:08.920><c>
• Uh<00:02:33.480><c> Hawaii</c><00:02:33.760><c> Green</c><00:02:34.080><c> Infrastructure</c><00:02:34.960
• </c><00:29:23.320><c> with</c><00:29:23.520><c> a</c> offset the cost of compliance with a offset the
• cost of compliance with a mandate<00:29:24.440><c> or</c><00:29:24.600><c> show</c><00:29:25.240><c>

Bills: HB1618

Keywords: cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans, homeowner financing, environmental infrastructure, public health, wastewater treatment, low- and moderate-income households, revolving loan fund, Department of Health, memorandum of agreement

Summary: The committees held a joint hearing on HB 1618 HD1, which would create and fund a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to help homeowners upgrade, convert, or connect cesspools. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies and advocacy groups, with witnesses emphasizing that cost is the main barrier to cesspool conversion and that recent Kona flooding underscored the public health and pollution risks of cesspools. One testifier suggested the fund should actively pursue outside funding sources, and another urged an effective date that would allow counties to contribute sooner. A member raised concerns about whether loans would be affordable and whether other financing tools, such as tax credits, should also be considered; another member opposed the bill as not adequately addressing district-level sewer and septic issues. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, and the motion was adopted. The joint Judiciary and Ways and Means committees then considered HB 2592 on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The chair outlined amendments to clarify that the authority would assume property and liability associated with transferred assets, preserve existing liability rules, transfer conditional use permits if not already transferred, allow lease extensions before transfer, and set reversion triggers if the authority fails to adopt a management plan by June 30, 2028, or administrative rules by December 31, 2029. Members asked about preserving the public trust and whether the amendments would keep the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ role intact; the chair confirmed the fee and board role would remain unchanged. The committees voted to pass the bill with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted. The committees also took up HB 2033, making further amendments to clarify the definition of state, delay certain effective dates, allow rental and U-Drive lessors to avoid liability by identifying renters, delete one section, and add administrative hearing language and bus-camera clarifications. HB 1888 was amended to expand protections for educational workers to include sports officials, define sports official, make intentional bodily harm a felony with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses, and authorize the attorney general to assist with restraining orders. Both measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted. Later, several bills were moved with little or no discussion: HB 1515, HB 1713, HB 1718, HB 2022, and HB 2385 were recommended for passage unamended; HB 2375 was deferred; and HB 1741 was amended to reflect Honolulu’s concerns, narrow study requirements, add exemptions and a delayed implementation date, and was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees adopted the recommendations on these measures, with some members noting reservations or prior opposition on certain bills.

Bills: HB 2007, HB 2462, HB 2621, HB 2921, HB 3187, HB 3331, HB 3332, HJR 144, HB 3514, HB 3528, HB 3539, HB 3563, HB 3720, HB 3726, HB 3751, HB 3859, HB 3947, HB 4148, HB 4164, HB 4337, HB 4346, HB 4368, HB 4706, HB 4916, HB 4950, HB 4967, HB 5177, HB 5603

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation

Bills: HB2007, HB2462, HB2621, HB2921, HB3187, HB3331, HB3332, HJR144, HB3514, HB3528, HB3539, HB3563, HB3720, HB3726, HB3751, HB3859, HB3947, HB4148, HB4164, HB4337, HB4346, HB4368, HB4706, HB4916, HB4950, HB4967, HB5177, HB5603

Keywords: commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, high occupancy vehicle lane, pregnant operators, transportation, parental rights, motor vehicle regulations, live video feed, state agency, transparency, public safety, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, regional transportation

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• </c> when we realize that the compliance when we realize that the compliance issue<00:25:30.480><c> was
• </c> making plans for water infrastructure making plans for water infrastructure needs<00:35:07.119><
• Francis is an older community; it needs to replace its aging water infrastructure as well as expand infrastructure
• </c> road um is any of the infrastructure road um is any of the infrastructure under<01:20:05.760><c>
• </c><01:20:22.920><c> does</c> so part of the in infrastructure does so part of the in infrastructure

Bills: HF201, HF217, HF314, HF315, HF406, HF408, HF425, HF426, HF730, HF731, HF652, HF761, HF1079, HF928, HF1017, HF1056, HF1081

Keywords: HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card

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• was that there's been no investment or not enough investment in the ...enough investment in the infrastructure
• is a significant portion of the majority of the black low-income community, lacks proper sewer infrastructure
• Over half of the city's purchased drinking water is lost due to corroded and broken infrastructure.
• The Black Belt region infrastructure.

Bills: SB330

Keywords: water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 1136, house, all

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• improvement, and implementation of automated reading infrastructure for increased accuracy within our
• One of the key projects we plan on doing is the AMI automated meter reading infrastructure.
• Birmingham founded and built the infrastructure for the Birmingham Waterworks Board.
• And that infrastructure that Birmingham built now infrastructure that Birmingham built now has built
• That's a result of crumbling infrastructure that should be on a hundred-year Its life cycle is currently

Bills: SB330

Keywords: water management, regional boards, municipal governance, ethics compliance, public utility, 923, senate, all

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• </c> can build the same same infrastructure can build the same same infrastructure at<00:09:55.519><c
• So, I how that infrastructure works.
• Unlike transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure, waste management infrastructure does not
• Unlike transportation, water, and wastewater infrastructure, waste management infrastructure does not
• </c> replacements of aging infrastructure replacements of aging infrastructure that<01:03:39.200><c>

Bills: HF4680, HF4047, HF4590, HF3757, HF3569, HF4507, HF4426, HF4927, HF4788, HF4757, HF4747, HF3561, HF4014, HF4013, HF4689, HF4766, HF4589

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• We were here last year with a critical infrastructure bill, which passed very strongly with no opposition
• to charge perpetrators that did. ...ability to charge perpetrators that did damage to critical infrastructure
• What this bill does, and you've got to pass out on it, it includes communications infrastructure, which
• It protects critical infrastructure facilities that are enclosed by a wall and a fence, but also we're
• Well, they did damage, and when they do damage, then that is damaging critical infrastructure.

Bills: HB320, HB207, HB208, HB290

Keywords: public works, sealed bids, bid notice, public notice, newspaper advertisement, centralized website, digital platform, Department of Finance, Department of Transportation, county commissions, municipalities, contracting, procurement, construction bidding, Alabama code Title 39, bidding requirements, electronic bidding, online bid posting, HVAC, heating and air conditioning

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• signage, and training employees. ...and signage, training employees to collect the right information, compliance

Bills: HB297

Keywords: cash transactions, money transmission, regulatory compliance, criminal penalties, Alabama Securities Commission, 1136, house, all

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• Modernizing our transportation infrastructure, from smoother roads to frequent and reliable transit,
• This increase is needed to address the significant local infrastructure needs here in Massachusetts,
• We have the oldest infrastructure in the country. We must choose it. We created this.
• We know that there are a lot of infrastructure needs.
• Thank you for your dedication to the infrastructure needs of our cities and towns.

Bills: H5279

Keywords: municipal roads, bridges, transportation bond bill, infrastructure financing, capital spending, bond authorization, general obligation bonds, special obligation bonds, Commonwealth Transportation Improvement Act, road resurfacing, road repair, bridge repair, pavement, culverts, stormwater management, climate resilience, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian infrastructure, transit modernization, commuter rail

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• And our approach is that we would like the bulk of that money to be used for existing infrastructure
• Most notably by directing funds towards infrastructure investments and reducing long-term liabilities
• Towards addressing the state's long-term water infrastructure challenges.
• Texas 2036 projects that the state's long-term price tag for addressing our water infrastructure challenges
• Now, this investment is vital for developing and maintaining water infrastructure over the next few decades

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1184, house, all

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• Uh we infrastructure project right now.
• ><c> there's</c> infrastructure project, but there's infrastructure project, but there's numerous<00:
• </c> essential infrastructure investment. essential infrastructure investment.
• </c> infrastructure uh bill for Flynsburg. infrastructure uh bill for Flynsburg.
• </c> infrastructure improvements. infrastructure improvements.

Bills: HF2178, HF942, HF2470, HF1043, HF1287, HF1229, HF1230, HF424, HF571, HF404, HF910, HF1055, HF318, HF319, HF401, HF609, HF306, HF1599, HF1881

Keywords: HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater

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• The ACDIF is the only source of recurring funding for ASECIA infrastructure.
• You guys have heard already about the need for acequia infrastructure funding.
• You guys have heard already about the need for acequia infrastructure funding.
• In order to qualify, they have to be in financial compliance.
• They have to be in full compliance with the Audit Act.

Bills: SB193

Keywords: SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects, 996, all

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• And it provides grants for critical infrastructure improvements.
• </c> be funded through housing infrastructure be funded through housing infrastructure bonds.<01:07:58.240
• We were fortunately recipients of grants to improve our infrastructure.
• Your infrastructure is falling apart.
• Your infrastructure is challenges. Your infrastructure is falling<01:15:06.840><c> apart.

Bills: HF3279, HF1879, HF1417, HF2462

Keywords: housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing

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• They should use this existing infrastructure<00:24:44.640><c> for</c><00:24:44.960><c> all</c><00:24:
• 45.279><c> app</c><00:24:45.600><c> downloads,</c> infrastructure for all app downloads, infrastructure
• [clears throat] They already have the technology. >> The infrastructure is there. >> Okay.
• &gt;&gt; The<00:34:26.560><c> infrastructure</c><00:34:27.200><c> is</c><00:34:27.440><c> there.
• </c> &gt;&gt; The infrastructure is there. &gt;&gt; The infrastructure is there.

Bills: HB161

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

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• for the school nurses or other school employees or contractors that may administer albuterol in compliance
• In compliance, again, with the prescription and in accordance with the policy, and with that, I would
• Washington already has an infrastructure in place to use these funds.
• There are a lot of challenging issues when it comes to our energy infrastructure, transmission, and all
• requires residential habilitation centers to notify clients when their facility is found to not be in compliance

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB6129, SB6228, SB6231, HB2235, HB2272, HB2340, HB2543, HB2554, HB2632, HB2464, HB2619

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial items, then moved through gubernatorial appointments and a series of floor votes. It confirmed Acacia E. Ingram to the Evergreen State College Board of Trustees, Ashland J. Tibbet and David S. Frockt to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, and Christine Rolfes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees. Members spoke in support of the appointees’ public service and ties to higher education. The chamber also heard a personal privilege statement honoring a Colfax basketball coach who died of pancreatic cancer, followed by a caucus break. The Senate then considered several bills, passing measures on derelict vessels (SHB 2199), radiologic technologist supervision (HB 2113), nitrous oxide retail sales (ESHB 2532), ambulance transport fund alignment (HB 2531), EMT recertification (HB 2540), affordable housing on religious property (2SHB 1859), factory-built housing standards (SHB 2151), social housing public development authorities (EHB 1687), the Washington Voting Rights Act and voter suppression claims (ESSHB 1750), privacy and data protection reporting and AI use (HB 2606), military family school stability (ESHB 2534), coal-fired utility treatment (HB 2367), and school access to albuterol (SHB 2360). Most passed on strong bipartisan roll calls, though the voting-rights bill and coal-utility bill drew the most debate and partisan division. Several bills were amended on the floor. The Senate adopted changes to the nitrous oxide bill, the factory-built housing bill, the social housing bill, the albuterol bill, and the 3D-printer/firearm-manufacturing bill (ESHB 2320), while rejecting some proposed amendments on the voting-rights and 3D-printer bills. Debate centered on whether the voting-rights bill set too low a threshold for lawsuits and whether the coal-utility bill gave improper treatment to coal generation; supporters framed both as needed protections or transition measures, while opponents warned about litigation and policy overreach. The chamber also discussed tribal consultation in energy siting (SHB 2496), ultimately passing it after a close vote, and later returned to the 3D-printer bill, which advanced after amendments narrowed exemptions for gunsmiths and dealers and clarified the bill’s focus on digital files used to manufacture firearms.

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• I have with me today infrastructure.
• </c> infrastructure projects being scaled infrastructure projects being scaled back<00:10:52.399><c>
• existing infrastructure, and reducing existing infrastructure, and reducing reduces<00:41:25.200><c>
• It is harder and harder whether we're talking about prison infrastructure or jail infrastructure for
• It is harder and harder whether we're talking about prison infrastructure or jail infrastructure for

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

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• distances, often without access to adequate training facilities, wellness programs, or basic fitness infrastructure
• And most importantly, it restores the warrior ethos by rewarding performance, not just compliance.

Bills: SB 36

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax

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• But actually, I thought we did that for infrastructure, and that's SIF money, right, $850,000?

Bills: SB2012

Keywords: transportation, funding, infrastructure, grants, municipal, 908, all

Summary: The Government Operations division met to consider House Bill 1015, the OMB budget, with several amendments already in hand. A major portion of the discussion centered on Senator Mathern’s concerns about the proposed new state hospital in Jamestown. He argued the project is outdated, too expensive, and should be delayed or reduced in favor of local behavioral health services and deferred maintenance at the existing LaHogue facility. Other members questioned him about staffing, capacity, constitutional issues, and the relationship between the hospital proposal and broader mental health investments in other bills. The committee also reviewed budget mechanics, including the transfer of up to $240 million from the Social Services Fund to the Human Services Finance Fund, a $40 million deferred maintenance fund, a $3 million deficiency appropriation for the new and vacant FTE pool, and other OMB-related items. Members discussed whether OMB should have managerial control over the Jamestown project and generally agreed that OMB oversight could help manage costs, though concerns about the hospital remained. The committee then considered two funding items that drew the most debate: guardianship grants and a pro-life education campaign. After testimony from a representative supporting the campaign, members agreed to reduce that item by $500,000 and add $1 million for guardianship grants, while leaving the overall bill to be finalized in conference. The committee adopted Amendment Version 2006 with those changes and then passed HB 1015 as amended on a roll call vote, with all members voting aye except Senator Burckhard on the amendment vote; he later voted aye on the bill itself. The chair indicated the bill would move to conference committee.