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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • These figures, however, don't account for the hidden costs, the billions in economic impact of traffic
  • Where any jackknife of an eighteen-wheeler completely stopped the traffic when you're going downhill
  • This is about certain winter conditions and it would allow a city to not stop traffic.
  • Why would anybody stop commercial traffic? We need that in Texas. We move traffic.
  • Anyone who sat in I-35 traffic knows how inefficient and frustrating that corridor has become.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's a traffic control job. I got you.
  • They can control traffic. They can work through traffic lights.
  • There is a demand for traffic control.
  • There is a requirement for some level of traffic control.
  • Folks, I've worked traffic detail.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard several bills, generally leaving them pending after testimony. HB 4995 would create a training/certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would protect tactical medical staff and improve emergency care; the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the OmniBase/failure-to-appear-or-pay license hold program; the author and supporters argued it unfairly compounds debt and traps drivers in noncompliance, while judges and municipal court representatives said it is an effective, voluntary tool that prompts court appearances and reduces warrants. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/THC substances, and HB 5436 would allow licensed auto recyclers to purchase certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shop activity; both bills drew supportive testimony and were left pending. The committee also heard HB 1777, which would place a discrete sex-offender designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for registrants under Chapter 62. The author said the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and cited other states and research in support, while opponents argued it would function as a scarlet letter, increase harassment, and punish people who are already complying with the law. HB 4155 would create a Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study risk factors, coordinate agencies, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, TCFV, and a survivor testified in support, emphasizing the number of family violence homicides and the need for coordinated, data-driven prevention, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 4514 would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and confidentiality protections, to help businesses verify identities and combat fraud. Supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce losses from fake IDs and organized theft, while the author stressed privacy safeguards and limited, consent-based use. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I guess we can start by talking about traffic in Boston.
  • I guess we can start by talking about traffic in Boston.
  • About one-third of traffic is caused by double-parked vehicles and other similar challenges, which is
  • As a Boston resident, I see these issues every single day: double-parked cars in traffic lanes, bike
  • We just came from Hammersmith and the traffic was terrible. I’ve heard that before. So, thank you.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 41 bills covering accessibility, motorcycles, vehicle operation, and water transportation. The chair and vice chair outlined the hearing process and noted the committee members present. Testimony was taken in person and remotely, with written testimony accepted throughout the hearing. Several bills drew testimony in support. Representative Lee Davis supported H. 4130, which would renew and expand the accelerated bridge program, arguing it would speed repairs to structurally deficient bridges, especially in rural areas, and reduce long-term costs. Testimony also supported H. 4402 and S. 2639, which would authorize automated curb enforcement and improve parking violation procedures; witnesses said automated curb management could reduce double parking, improve safety and traffic flow, and should include privacy protections and local opt-in authority. The committee also heard strong testimony for S. 2611, which would require motor coach passengers to wear seatbelts, with witnesses from Sarah’s Wish Foundation citing a fatal crash involving their daughter and low seatbelt usage on buses. Senator O’Connor and Vincent DeAndrea testified for S. 2430, which would tighten motorcycle permit rules for drivers under 18 by requiring rider training, a junior operator’s license, and a clean driving record; they cited teen crash risks and Mr. DeAndrea’s son’s death in a motorcycle crash. The hearing ended after a brief recess and a final request to report out another bill concerning breakdown lanes and fines, followed by a motion to adjourn.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, it disrupts traffic flow. Unpredictable crossings make roads less safe and more congested.
  • <00:27:02.320> flow finally it disrupts traffic flow finally it disrupts traffic flow unpredictable
  • fatalities decreased by 13% in traffic fatalities decreased by 13% in 2024<00:39:51.280> okay
  • enforcement officer uh before or traffic enforcement officer uh before citation<00:53:04.480> is<
  • tunnels Bridges or high traffic tunnels Bridges or high traffic intersections<00:54:37.520> area
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committee on Transportation met on March 18, 2025, to hear several measures and later take up amendments and votes. Early items included a budget measure to increase the mass transit special fund expenditure ceiling, a bill extending lapse dates for drug and alcohol toxicology testing laboratory funds, and a measure creating buffer zones for parking near crosswalks and intersections. Testimony on the crosswalk-parking bill was broadly supportive from transportation, law enforcement, planning, bicycling, public health, and advocacy groups, with the Department of Health emphasizing visibility and roadway safety. The committee also heard a bill establishing the Mokai air carrier subsidy program for Molokaʻi, which drew support from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii and comments from the Department of Transportation. The committee then heard SB 106 on pedestrian rules, which generated mixed testimony: the Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Workers Center, and the Department of Health supported it, while the Honolulu Police Department and Kīpuka Injury Prevention Coalition opposed it. Supporters argued the bill would reduce inequitable jaywalking enforcement and reflect a broader safety culture; opponents warned it could create confusion and risk. Members also discussed whether the bill would affect other traffic-code provisions and asked about crash data in other jurisdictions; the Department of Health said crashes had not increased in other places and cited California data showing decreased crashes and fatalities. In decision-making, the committee voted to pass SB 934 SD2 with amendments, with Representative Miyake reserving and Representative Cochran excused. It then passed SB 1526 SD2 with amendments. SB 1195 SD1 was also passed with amendments after the chair proposed adding language tying fines for illegal parking near crosswalks and intersections to the Safe Routes to School special fund and establishing a fine range of $100 to $500 per violation, with collected fines dedicated to pedestrian safety improvements. Members voiced support for the dedicated revenue source and community safety rationale. The committee next passed SB 1638 SD2 with amendments to strengthen the constitutional/public-purpose findings for subsidizing air carriers serving Molokaʻi and to add annual audit requirements and penalties for misuse of funds. The amended findings emphasized that affordable air service is essential for health care, employment, education, and overall well-being in remote island communities, and that the subsidy program is intended to improve access and competition while lowering costs for residents. The chair then recessed the meeting after the final vote.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Transportation (02/11/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 249 gives us an excellent opportunity to address two major traffic challenges: safety and traffic
  • In Idaho, they saw a 14.5% drop in injuries as a result. traffic challenges is uh safety and traffic
  • It leaves me in the intersection longer and exposes me to cross traffic, as well as the traffic who's
  • I have an unobstructed view of yield to any on any cross traffic and yield to any on any cross traffic
  • have an acute awareness of traffic have an acute awareness of traffic around<00:25:30.120> me
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop. Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow. Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/02/26

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Yes.
  • The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Yes.
  • council I'm the chair of the Traffic council I'm the chair of the Traffic Incident<00:24:46.400>
  • So, traffic is slowing down. Traffic is moving over. We're taking people off autopilot.
  • Traffic Control Devices. Traffic Control Devices.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

RM 325 Conference PM - Mon Apr 21, 2025

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We renamed the "traffic emergency period and fireworks division" and the "traffic and emergency period
  • We renamed the "traffic emergency period and fireworks division" and the "traffic and emergency period
  • We renamed the "traffic emergency period and fireworks division" and the "traffic and emergency period
  • We renamed the "traffic emergency period and fireworks division" and the "traffic and emergency period
  • We renamed the "traffic emergency period and fireworks division" and the "traffic and emergency period
Keywords: 910, house, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • a priority as opposed to vehicular traffic.
  • We already have issues with traffic congestion, so that's why this traffic safety improvement project
  • The more traffic, the more commercial traffic and passenger traffic you can push through your port of
  • at the traffic in 2020.
  • So now, all of a sudden, we’ve got a traffic situation.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Transportation Nov 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today I'll be discussing the three automated traffic enforcement programs that are operating here in
  • Red light cameras capture vehicles that enter an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red
  • If the notice of violation is unpaid or uncontested, it is escalated to a uniform traffic citation.
  • A uniform traffic citation, on the other hand, is a formal citation issued by law enforcement.
  • In this slide deck, I presented a day talked to them about different traffic safety initiatives.
Summary: The Committee on Transportation received a presentation from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles on Florida’s camera-based traffic enforcement programs: red light cameras, school bus stop-arm cameras, and school zone speed cameras. The department explained how the programs work, including human review of recorded violations, issuance of civil notices to vehicle owners, and escalation to uniform traffic citations if unpaid or uncontested. Officials also outlined the fee structure and reported preliminary data showing 42 red light camera jurisdictions, 496 red light cameras, and more than 923,000 notices of violation in fiscal year 2024-2025, along with growth in school zone and school bus programs. Senators asked about camera placement, signage, review procedures, and whether reviewers or vendors receive revenue from citations; several questions were left for follow-up because the witness did not have all statutory or operational details. The committee then heard an update from FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue on the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, funded by a $4 billion general revenue investment leveraged into a $7 billion program for 20 major projects. He said the initiative is advancing high-priority congestion relief projects across the state, with 80% of the plan expected to be underway by the end of 2026 and the remaining projects in 2027. Perdue highlighted new delivery methods such as modified phased design-build, voluntary acceleration, and structured acceleration, along with workforce and supply-chain efforts, including regional hiring events and aggregate planning. He cited projects such as I-4 congestion relief lanes, Golden Glades, I-95 at US-1, I-75 auxiliary lanes, and I-275 improvements as examples of the program’s progress. Members questioned FDOT about traffic management during construction, subcontracting opportunities for small businesses, public transit planning, contractor safety and fatalities, bridge strikes, logistics access near ports and airports, aggregate supply, local government coordination, and federal funding uncertainty. Perdue said FDOT continuously reevaluates traffic control plans, works with local governments and industry partners, uses small business participation targets, and requires contractors to be in good standing with OSHA and to implement corrective action plans after incidents. He also said Florida’s transportation revenues are flat, the state remains largely state-funded, and additional resources are the main need for future transportation delivery. The committee adjourned after the chair requested FDOT staff provide senators with district-specific project information.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • The advisory council on traffic safety.
  • <02:03:28.080> safety advisory council and the traffic safety advisory council and the traffic
  • from R52 to R53 that um local traffic from R52 to R53 that um local traffic safety<02:04:04.800>
  • priority to local safety traffic priority to local safety traffic organizations.<02:04:23.679>
  • that have a direct impact on traffic that have a direct impact on traffic safety<02:07:18.400>
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Transportation Jan 20th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 654 addresses a range of issues related to the camera enforcement of traffic violations for
  • for a minimum of two years. ...operating traffic infraction detectors to maintain certain records for
  • a minimum of two years, prohibits the use of traffic infraction detectors for remote surveillance, and
  • limits the use of the data recorded by traffic infraction detectors.
  • I mean, your bill is basically about traffic and infractions and enforcement.
Summary: The Transportation Committee met with a quorum and first took up SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement, a comprehensive bill addressing red light, school zone speed, and school bus camera programs. The sponsor said the measure was intended to improve consistency, transparency, privacy protections, and due process, including virtual hearings, record-retention rules, limits on remote surveillance and data use, school zone flashing-light requirements, clerk fee retention, and school board approval and reporting for school bus camera systems. An amendment clarifying reporting periods and liability-transfer affidavits was adopted without objection, and after questions about information sharing, facial recognition, school zone warnings, and school bus stop safety, the committee reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute. The committee then adopted a delete-all amendment to SB 1080 on transportation, which required FDOT rules on direct payments to first-tier subcontractors and certain takeover agreement terms involving sureties and replacement contractors. With no opposition, the amended bill was reported favorably. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of a slate of appointments in tabs 1 through 6 after taking a single roll call vote. Next, the committee considered SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. A strike-all amendment shifted the bill away from immediate enforcement changes toward data collection and study, while retaining rules requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, provide an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, and creating a task force to study e-bike safety and recommend future policy. Members raised concerns about enforceability, shared-use paths, access barriers for users who rely on e-bikes, and whether data would be shared with local governments; supporters from law enforcement and advocacy groups appeared in support. The amended bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee reported favorably on SB 684, which allows electronic signatures in connection with total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 880, which creates a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate. The meeting ended after all items were approved and the committee rose without objection.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to blame the Brockton traffic, not the Boston traffic, right?
  • And I also know the traffic is very busy in that area. He can't fix the traffic situation.
  • He can't fix the traffic situation.
  • And I also know the traffic is very busy in that. He can't fix the traffic situation.
  • He can't fix the traffic situation.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 21st hearing and took up late-filed bills, with testimony focused mainly on firefighter and police personnel matters. The committee heard strong support for H.5429/H.6138, Governor Healey’s bill to provide injured-on-duty compensation and full pay and benefits to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinelli after he was seriously injured while instructing at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Testimony from Rep. Simon Cataldo, Rep. Rodney Elliott, PFFM leaders, Chelmsford Fire Chief Gary Ryan, and others emphasized that Spinelli was performing public service training work, that the incident exposed gaps in coverage for firefighters serving in academy roles, and that the bill should be a prompt, statewide fix. Several speakers also urged future legislation to address broader policy gaps for DFS support-branch and part-time personnel. The committee also heard testimony on a Topsfield home rule petition, H.54435, to allow Police Chief Neil Hovey to continue serving until age 68 or retirement. Rep. Kristen Kasner and local officials praised Hovey’s leadership, training, regional coordination, and management of public safety at the Topsfield Fair, and asked for favorable passage. In addition, Sen. Ryan Fattman and Rep. Joe McKenna testified for S.3051, a bill to provide certain retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of fallen Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, describing his death while assisting a stranded motorist in a snowstorm and the town’s support for honoring his family. PFFM and other police/fire union representatives generally supported the firefighter and LaPorta bills, while PFFM also stated opposition to H.5389, a separate bill authorizing continued employment of the Upton police chief. After testimony concluded, the committee adjourned without taking a recorded vote during the hearing.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • The best capture That we have of how we're performing is traffic fatalities.
  • So, we're facilitating a lot of internal traffic and a very high volume of traffic that is passing through
  • The traffic volume at that location is about 170,000 cars a day.
  • You know, you put too much traffic on it. We're seeing that happen.
  • The passenger traffic that it can absorb is incidental to the traffic on I-35.
Keywords: 914, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

TCA Public Hearing 03-25-2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Traffic barely moves because of too many vehicles.
  • ease traffic on Piilani Highway.
  • ease traffic on Piilani Highway.
  • ease traffic on Piilani Highway.
  • Well as to ease traffic on Piilani Highway.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Committee on Transportation and Culture heard a series of resolutions covering cultural preservation, civic education, dark-sky protection, Taiwan relations, aviation safety reporting, waterborne cargo subsidies, and Maui transportation planning. Testimony on the Hawaii Theatre resolutions (SCR 131/SR 110) came from the Hawaii Theatre Center in support, with a question about whether acquisition funding was in the current budget; the witness said he was not aware of any such funding. The state archivist strongly supported SCR 169/SR 138 on expanding public outreach and civic engagement, and a student testifier supported the measure while urging stronger language to include Indigenous culture and closer work with Native communities. On STR 12/SR 8 recognizing International Dark Sky Week, testimony emphasized light pollution’s effects on birds, marine life, human health, and astronomy, and suggested stronger lighting ordinances and possible dark-sky reserve efforts. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan received support from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, while STR 180/SR 150 on aviation safety reporting drew support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters but opposition from the Department of Transportation, which said much of the requested information falls under FAA jurisdiction and would be voluntary at the state level. STR 150 on waterborne cargo subsidies was supported by DOT, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, with DOT asking that the working group be smaller to speed a report to the 2026 session. STR 37/SR 21 and STR 38/SR 22 on Kihei road planning drew support from the Kihei Community Association, which described severe congestion and safety concerns in South Maui. In decision-making, the committee advanced SCR 131/SR 110 on the Hawaii Theatre as introduced. SCR 169/SR 138 was advanced with amendments to address comments about Indigenous culture. STR 12/SR 8 on International Dark Sky Week was deferred for further discussion until the following Tuesday. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan was advanced with technical, non-substantive amendments. STR 180/SR 150 and STR 150 were both deferred to the same later decision-making date to allow further work on possible amendments and jurisdictional issues. STR 37/SR 21 was passed as introduced, and STR 38/SR 22 was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. In each vote taken, the measures were adopted without recorded opposition from the members present.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We are doing an enhanced air traffic control school.
  • On your proposed air traffic control school, how many students would you be able to accommodate?
  • <00:15:27.440> control on your proposed air traffic control on your proposed air traffic control
  • <00:16:05.600> Uh<00:16:05.839> so traffic control uh certificate.
  • Uh so traffic control uh certificate.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met to begin hearing budget requests from Kentucky universities. Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden highlighted EKU’s enrollment growth, its large population of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, and its role in producing graduates for Kentucky’s workforce, especially in health care, public safety, manufacturing, engineering, and aviation. He said EKU is seeking support for a Center for Health Innovation, including a doctor of osteopathic medicine program, with a $50 million accreditation escrow and startup funding that would be returned to the state after accreditation. He also described EKU’s health programs, which have strong pass rates and high in-state employment outcomes, and said the university wants continued asset preservation funding, inflationary operating support, and other recurring budget items. McFaden also outlined EKU’s aviation request, including $10 million for new aircraft and support for an enhanced air traffic control program created in response to a legislative study. He said the program would enroll cohorts of about 30 students, likely attract out-of-state students, and require a $5 million startup investment plus $1.5 million in annual recurring support. He added that EKU’s lab school is seeking a revised funding model tied to enrollment rather than a flat mandated amount. Committee members asked follow-up questions about the medical school escrow, aircraft needs, and program capacity, and McFaden clarified that the escrow would remain intact until accreditation and then be returned to the general fund. Kentucky State University President Kakpo then reviewed prior capital support that helped repair a dorm and several leaking roofs, and said the university is still addressing campus infrastructure problems. He said KSU’s main request is a new health sciences building to house its growing nursing program and language program, along with $40 million for additional dorm renovations and a carve-out for its aquaculture program. Kakpo said the aquaculture PhD proposal would be federally funded and could bring in more revenue, while the new building would help relieve overcrowding and support KSU’s research role. In response to questions, he said KSU’s campus housing capacity would be about 1,334 beds if all dorms were repaired, and that the university is rotating students through renovated buildings while trying to keep them on campus. Committee members also raised safety concerns about the December campus shooting at KSU. Kakpo said the incident was isolated, expressed sympathy for the families affected, and said the university has reviewed campus procedures, added police and security positions, and is strengthening safety processes. The meeting did not include any votes or formal actions; it was a budget presentation and question-and-answer session.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Intelligent speed assistance program established 2/23/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • but nearly all victims of road traffic but nearly all victims of road traffic experience<00:05:19.680
  • And I'm here to by traffic violence.
  • He said the bill does not address traffic ticket cost.
  • He said the bill does not address traffic ticket cost.
  • > ticket This doesn't address traffic ticket This doesn't address traffic ticket cost.<00:26:14.080
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Transportation (01/13/2026)

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • keep track of related causes of traffic collisions in the state.
  • track of related causes of traffic track of related causes of traffic collisions<00:03:56.959>
  • I'm also the state traffic engineer.
  • Um the department does traffic engineer.
  • Part of the Bureau of Traffic is the Office of Outdoor Advertising Control.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • IF YOU'VE A PARKING A TRAFFIC TICKET DON'T HOLD IT AGAINST US. WE DO NOT ISSUE THOSE.
  • THERE ARE 40 TRUST FUNDS GENERATED FROM TRAFFIC, PARKING TICKETS, AND FILING FEES.
  • A LOT OF THESE TRUST FUNDS ARE TRUST FUNDS THAT COME THROUGH ON CIVIL TRAFFIC CASES.
  • AND, SO, ON SOME CIVIL TRAFFIC CASES IT IS THE UP SOMEWHERE AT LIKE 22 TO 25 DIFFERENT PLACES.
  • AND, SO, ON SOME CIVIL TRAFFIC CASES IT IS THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TRAINING TRUST FUND AND
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Sep 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, on page five, we begin looking at the traffic safety portion.
  • On the traffic safety slide.
  • Of course, when you have the after-school traffic and the Los Alamos traffic converging on those three
  • bridges, At one time in the afternoon, it just created a traffic nightmare.
  • I think it's one of the biggest complaints that I get is just. that traffic, that pedestrian traffic,
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 050 Mar 5th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:45:19.440> Accurate related traffic fatalities. Accurate related traffic fatalities.
  • necessary for traffic safety analysis. necessary for traffic safety analysis.
  • were the say the cause of the traffic were the say the cause of the traffic accident.<02:05:12.639
  • about data that is linked to a traffic about data that is linked to a traffic report<02:29:09.840
  • traffic incident. traffic incident.
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal. Members then took up Senate Joint Resolution 4, which designates September 20-26, 2026, as Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week in Colorado. The resolution was read at length, with Representative Clifford speaking in support and describing FTD as a devastating, early-onset dementia that affects families during working and child-rearing years. The resolution passed on a 60-0 vote. The chamber also handled scheduling motions, including removing House Bill 1110 from special orders and placing several bills on special orders for March 4. The meeting then shifted into committee-style consideration of House Bill 1205, concerning changes to state law to reflect the federal expansion of good neighbor authority agreements. After a minor committee-report correction adding wildlife habitat language and removing the safety clause, the report was adopted and the bill passed. Sponsors said the measure aligns state law with federal statute and supports recreation projects and cross-ownership coordination in wildfire-prone landscapes. The bulk of the discussion focused on House Bill 1145, concerning water quality in mobile home parks. Sponsors Velasco and Phillips said the bill responds to longstanding water problems in mobile home communities, including discolored, foul-smelling water and contaminants such as arsenic and E. coli, and that it strengthens testing, complaint, and enforcement authority. Two amendments were offered by Representative Richardson and Representative DeGraaf to narrow or clarify the bill’s standards and hearing provisions; both were defeated. The committee report was then adopted and the bill advanced, with supporters emphasizing public health and financial burdens on residents and opponents warning about vague standards, penalties, and possible unintended effects on park owners.