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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 9th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • storm in which it received two feet of rain and caused immense flooding in cities such as Harlem. engine
  • were at the floodplain manager of meeting to help learn, you know, the best practices, the best. engineering
  • The piece of equipment we would use engineering technical information EPA approved we would determine
  • the time you put in just a rough you know, 10-mile overview, by the time you look at planning, engineering
  • Deleting engineering development on line 25 of page 3 of the bill as filed and adding language that the
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN Public Hearing 04-16-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Governor's Message 721, Dan Hirota, to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and
  • As an engineer, you know, sometimes the law doesn't always make sense to us, because we're more of an
  • As an engineer, you know, sometimes him.
  • As an engineer, you know, sometimes the<00:42:22.080> law<00:42:22.320> doesn't<00:42:22.680
  • ,<00:52:49.560> auditors, research analysts, engineers, auditors, research analysts, engineers
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered a long list of Governor’s messages for appointments to state boards and commissions, including the Board of Dentistry, Barbering and Cosmetology, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Real Estate Commission, Board of Naturopathic Medicine, State Boxing Commission, Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Pharmacy, and the Public Utilities Commission. Most nominees and supporting agencies testified in support, and many nominees simply stood on their written testimony. Several nominees also answered questions about their experience and the issues facing their boards, including dental insurance and Medicaid concerns, condo and real estate disputes, pharmacy regulation and telepharmacy, boxing and MMA rule updates, and medical board service in rural areas. The committee discussed some contested or notable nominations in more detail. Richard Emery’s nomination to the Real Estate Commission drew opposition testimony tied to a condo management dispute, and he responded by emphasizing the need for factual evidence, mediation and complaint data, and better consumer education. Trinette Kahui and Andrea Ushijima were also nominated to the Real Estate Commission, with broad support. For the Boxing Commission, Robin Jumawan described ongoing statutory updates, MMA-related work, and delegation of amateur boxing rules. For the Hawaii Medical Board, Elizabeth Ignacio was strongly endorsed by state and industry witnesses as highly qualified and familiar with rural health issues, while Rebecca Sawai also received support from the board and Kaiser Permanente. In the decision-making portion, the committee moved to advise and consent to nearly all nominees on the agenda. Senator McKelvey stated reservations about Richard Emery due to opposition and possible conflicts, and also about nominees who were not present at the hearing, specifically Corrine Muldrow Soto and Stacie Kealoha Inouye; Senator Lamasao also noted reservations on those absent nominees. The chair disclosed personal acquaintance with Dr. Sawai and Andrea Ushijima. The committee then voted to adopt the recommendations, with the noted reservations and one no vote on GM 697 reflected in the record, and later reconvened to take up Governor’s Message 514/515 for John Etemura as chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, where additional support testimony was heard from the Governor’s office, DCCA, and former consumer advocacy staff.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Emerging Issues Jan 12th, 2026

Emerging Issues

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm an engineer by trade. I was invited down to visit the Waymo facility down in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • And your question, I'm sure there's going to be engineers that maybe can give you more specifics when
  • And hopefully one of the engineers, if they testify, thank you.
  • To your point, everything's redundant, everything has a backup, and hopefully one of the engineers, if
  • If you run out of fluids or nowadays the engines, if you're a tablespoon low, those engines die, you
Keywords: 959, house, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Again, if I'm a nursing student, I don't really want anything about engineering.
  • And so telling me that the university system has an engineering program is not going to be useful to
  • engineering engineering right<00:40:58.240> and<00:40:58.440> so<00:40:59.040> uh
  • has<00:41:01.200> an know University system has an know University system has an engineering
  • program is not going to be engineering program is not going to be useful<00:41:02.920> to<00:
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more. A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools. Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 01/23/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, the civil engineer, they have a housing development; they were hired to provide information
  • For example, the civil engineer, they have a housing development; they were hired to provide information
  • For example, the civil engineer, they have a housing development; they were hired to provide information
  • of track them across the entirety of their efforts, and it still get to the point where the civil engineer
  • It still gets to the point where the civil engineer, where again we're doing appropriate registration
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/08/26

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:27:02.960> and<00:27:03.160> then combined heat and power engine and then combined
  • heat and power engine and then we<00:27:03.440> also<00:27:03.720> have<00:27:03.920><
  • They have excellent engineers and scientists who show the sleight of hand in how this is being worked
  • They have excellent engineers and scientists who show the sleight of hand in how this is being worked
  • They have excellent engineers and scientists who show the sleight of hand in how this is being worked
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Certainly, the engineering professors understand AI, can you teach it?
  • And as we had search engines uh 1990s.
  • And if you use that same engine, you'll get some pretty good things.
  • Um and and at like just like search<01:08:31.200> engines.
  • As a class, former search engines.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force met and adopted the prior minutes before turning to AI in education. Jeff Gagne of the Southern Regional Education Board described SREB’s Commission on AI in Education, which has organized its work into committees on policy, K-12 instruction, postsecondary instruction, and skills development. He highlighted eight commission recommendations covering statewide AI networks, targeted guidance for different user groups, professional development, standards and curricula, local capacity assessments, risk management, procurement, and AI-ready workforce skills. He also emphasized that states need more specific guidance for students, teachers, faculty, administrators, and parents, and that training is essential because many educators have not been prepared to use AI in instruction. Gagne also summarized two recent SREB reports: one on AI-ready workforce skills and one on AI use in K-12 classrooms. The workforce report recommends embedding AI across standards, strengthening computer science and digital learning standards, collaborating with industry and workforce agencies, building AI competencies into training and upskilling, providing educator professional development, and monitoring readiness. He said the report identifies three skill areas: success skills, industry baseline skills, and technical skills. The classroom guidance report promotes responsible AI adoption, with four pillars focused on increasing cognitive demand, streamlining teaching and administrative work, supporting personalized learning, and developing ethical AI users. He also noted that the report includes an AI procurement tool for school districts. Members thanked Gagne for providing outside examples and resources. One member noted JCPS has an introductory AI professional development offering for educators. Gagne said Kentucky’s David Couch serves on the SREB commission and that the commission’s member list and reports are available on SREB’s website. The committee then heard from Travis Powell of the Council on Postsecondary Education, who said CPE had surveyed campuses and found that Kentucky institutions have broadly embraced AI in teaching, research, student services, and administrative operations. He said all institutions have AI-focused degrees, minors, or courses, and many are integrating AI into general education and across disciplines. Powell also said CPE is considering an AI consortium and that campuses are using AI in research partnerships and applied work, while continuing to focus on ethical and effective use.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EEP/AEN Joint Info Briefing - Tue Jan 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We as Environmental Services engineers are 100% confident that we can design and operate the next landfill
  • So, as you know, Environmental Services engineers are 100% confident that we can design and operate the
  • I am going to depend on my engineer, Joyce Lynn, behind me, to actually advance the slides.
  • Next slide, please. depend on my engineer Joyce Lynn behind depend on my engineer Joyce Lynn behind me
  • So we haven't formally made a recommendation for this specific proposed site to the chief engineer yet
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The informational briefing focused on the City and County of Honolulu’s effort to site a replacement landfill for Oahu before the Waimanalo Gulch landfill closes in 2028. Chair Nicole Lowen and other legislators opened the meeting by framing the issue as important statewide and encouraging recycling, composting, and proper use of the curbside bins. The city’s Department of Environmental Services, led by Director Roger Babcock and Deputy Director Mike O’Keefe, then presented the background and siting process. ENV explained the legal and technical constraints that shaped the search, including the 2019 Land Use Commission decision requiring closure of Waimanalo Gulch by March 2, 2028, and the 2020 Act 73 restrictions on landfill siting near residences, schools, hospitals, conservation districts, airports, and tsunami inundation areas. They said a landfill advisory committee reviewed six candidate sites in 2021-2022 and rejected them because they fell within the Board of Water Supply’s no-pass zone. After further evaluation and an extension of the naming deadline, the city selected a site in central Oahu near Wahiawa, on agricultural land currently used as a Dole pineapple field. City officials said the selected site was chosen as the best of the evaluated options and, in their view, could be permitted under state and federal law. They described planned environmental protections, including a modern sanitary landfill design with double liners, leachate collection systems, monitoring wells, and post-closure monitoring, and said the existing Waimanalo Gulch landfill has operated for 35 years without leachate leaks. They also emphasized that the site would still require a special use permit, Department of Health approvals, an environmental impact statement, and other public permitting processes, and that public engagement would continue over the next several years.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 1:00PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They had already engineered their project and had already hired the same contractor that's...
  • And so, they had moved forward and had all the engineering and had already done an RFP and had a cost
  • If we agree that Chittenden County is an economic engine of the state, I just see the University of Vermont
  • as the head gasket of that engine.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EIG-AEN, WLA-AEN, AEN-HHS, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 04-17-2026

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • is in the process of utilizing $1.4 million from the Department of Energy to achieve up to 30% engineering
  • achieve<00:21:03.280> up<00:21:03.360> to<00:21:03.520> 30%<00:21:04.200> engineering
  • <00:21:04.840> design<00:21:05.400> by achieve up to 30% engineering design by achieve
  • up to 30% engineering design by the<00:21:05.760> end<00:21:05.920> of<00:21:06.040>
Bills: HCR206
Summary: The committees met on several concurrent resolutions focused on energy, agriculture, water, and food security. Testimony on HCR 206 HD1 concerned the Hawaii State Energy Office and data centers, with comments submitted by the PUC, the Energy Office, and others; the measure was recommended for passage without amendment, though one committee deferred formal action until a later meeting because of quorum issues. HCR 31, recognizing 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists in Hawaii, received strong support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, which emphasized managed grazing, groundwater infiltration, and food production; it was recommended and adopted as passed unamended. HCR 33, on the Pua Kōloa sewage project, was amended to add UH Hilo as a stakeholder and resource for research, monitoring, and technical assistance, then recommended for passage with amendments. The committees also heard and advanced a series of resolutions on environmental and land-use issues. HCR 36 establishing a sister-state relationship with Okayama, HCR 19 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 162 creating an arts and data mapping task force, HCR 61 on reforestation investment, HCR 106 endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, and HCR 178 urging a Maui water set-aside were all recommended for passage as is and adopted. HCR 14, authorizing a perpetual non-exclusive easement for drainage purposes, was recommended for passage with technical, non-substantive amendments. HCR 179, addressing the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, was amended to create a working group with legislative, Aha Moku, DLNR, and OHA representation to report back for the 2027 session, and was recommended for passage with amendments. In the agriculture and environment hearing, HCR 117 on statewide food security drew testimony from a high school student and others stressing Hawaii’s vulnerability to supply disruptions and the need for local food resilience; it was passed as is. HCR 103, supporting expanded tree canopy and shade trees to reduce urban heat islands, also passed as is after a member noted storm damage concerns and suggested careful plant selection. HCR 180, urging the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to explore co-locating renewable energy projects with agricultural reservoirs and irrigation infrastructure, received strong support from Molokai Clean Energy Hui and others describing the Kalaupapa Reservoir floating solar project and its community planning process; it was passed as is. HCR 144 HD2, calling for a comprehensive statewide food security strategy, was also recommended and adopted without amendment.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's like a fire engine that flies, and it looks like an emergency room on the inside.
  • It's like a fire engine<00:10:33.000> that<00:10:33.160> flies<00:10:33.560> and
  • 10:33.920> and<00:10:34.040> it<00:10:34.120> looks<00:10:34.320> like engine
  • that flies and and it looks like engine that flies and and it looks like an<00:10:34.560> emergency
Bills: HCR112
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 3/25/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • GBC, its executive team that's joined, and their board members, when we think about the economic engine
  • 00:10:38.680> about<00:10:38.840> the<00:10:38.960> economic<00:10:39.480> engine
  • <00:10:40.160> around think about the economic engine around think about the economic engine
Summary: The Senate convened on March 25, 2026, with an invocation by Father Frank Crumble III, who was introduced as the guest of the Senator from the 36th District. The chamber also recognized several guests and groups, including leaders from Cherry Hill on the occasion of the community’s 80th anniversary, Doctor of the Day Maryam Diallo, the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee, students from Andrew Jackson Academy, and several women honored for Women’s History Month. Additional recognitions included the Greater Baltimore Committee, Boy Scouts, Tarbiyah Academy, and a Senate intern. The main floor action was a special resolution congratulating the Cherry Hill community on the 80th anniversary of Cherry Hill Homes, a purpose-built community for African Americans returning from World War II. Senators spoke about Cherry Hill’s history, resilience, and recent community investments such as new schools and a recreation center. The resolution was read in full and adopted unanimously. Senate Bill 890, concerning an insurance premium tax receipts exemption for captive insurance procured by nonprofit hospitals and health care systems, was special ordered for another day at the sponsor’s request. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 283, the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026. After brief remarks praising the committee’s work and the statewide investment program, the bill passed third reading by unanimous vote. Committee and delegation announcements followed, including Finance, Triple E, and Judicial Proceedings holding House bill hearings at 1:00 p.m., and the Prince George’s County delegation meeting later that day. The Senate then remained in session long enough to confirm a quorum and adjourned until March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • where they can take a picture of an officer, identify who they are, and with a little bit of social engineering
  • And with a little bit of social engineering, can identify their family members and find their way to
  • where they can take a picture of an officer, identify who they are, and with a little bit of social engineering
  • , can identify their family members and find their way. and with a little bit of social engineering,
Summary: The committee heard budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the clerks of court. FDLE outlined 28 legislative budget requests for fiscal year 2026-27, including funding for a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology and data system upgrades, moving several programs off uncertain federal grants, expanding the wellness office, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, cybersecurity, forensic equipment, digital forensics, criminal history modernization, training, and the SAFE fentanyl enforcement program. Members asked about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, the role of body cameras and masking, public records request burdens on local agencies, and the status of Fibers and the Uniform Arrest Affidavit systems. FDLE said the misconduct data covers all sworn officers and corrections personnel, that many cases would not be affected by body cameras because they involve off-duty conduct or internal matters, and that it is working with agencies and vendors to improve participation in reporting systems. DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh updated the committee on the Florida Scholars Academy, describing the new unified education system across 39 residential facilities. He reported first-year enrollment, course completions, graduations, and compliance results, and said the program now provides in-person and blended instruction, individualized support, mental health services, and career and technical education. He also discussed staffing shortages in some detention facilities, the need for more residential beds, and the importance of recognizing and supporting staff. In response to questions, he explained how the program addresses students with disabilities and behavioral needs through one-on-one instruction, paraprofessionals, and immediate mental health support. The clerks of court presented a budget request centered on funding shortfalls and rising costs. Clerk and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels despite increased statutory duties, higher postage and staffing costs, and growing workloads in priority case types such as injunctions for protection and other high-risk matters. The clerks requested $22 million in direct appropriations, including support for due process costs, jury management, and staffing for 37 new judges approved last session. Members also asked about Senate Bill 532, which Butterfield described as a CPI-based measure to update court fines and fees that have remained unchanged since 2008. The committee took no votes on the presentations and adjourned after discussion.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Water and Natural Resources Jul 1st, 2025

Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Part of the issue, the reason it's so long, which will be touched on later, is the need for more engineers
  • We have hired two additional engineering firms, so now we have three different engineers working on this
  • that the Association was doing, but also the capital outlay that you run through ISC, the Corps of Engineers
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources May 14th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • starts at $50,000 150,000 dollars savings, be also on the table and that we ask that the system engineer
  • the American Backflow Prevention Association and the American, I'm American Society of Sanitary Engineers
  • Developed by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering or ASSE.
  • Witnesses, including myself, um, an assistant city manager who's a civil engineer and our mayor, um,
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:30 am

Foreign Relations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • He's a professional engineer, real estate developer in New Jersey, and being in New Jersey, I'm sure
  • together for 41 years, ever since we met at Villanova University, where I was studying to be an engineer
  • My other background, though, really, is an engineer, and I do think the engineering kind of mindset of
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Energy Committee Meeting - 2025-03-27

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Emirates supports Senator Anderson's bill, House File 2301. we will use to hire software developers, engineers
  • I actually studied agriculture and biological engineering, so I recognize the importance of ammonia.
  • We're a Minnesota company providing engineering solutions to developers, residents, businesses, and other
  • Opidon is providing the best engineering, procurement, and construction services in the state, in my
Bills: HF2103, HF2793
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • take the Fundamentals of Surveying exam, administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering
  • currently requires the applicant to first submit an application to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers
  • The only change is a clause that allows the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
  • We do have a resource witness from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Neal, representing the County of Contra Costa and the County of Lake and the American Council of Engineering
  • Neal, representing the County of Contra Costa and the County of Lake and the American Council of Engineering
  • Neal representing the County of Contra Costa and the County of Lake and the American Council of Engineering
  • Aaron Reed and Associates, representing the California Association of Hybrid Patrolmen, Professional Engineers
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement met for its first hearing of the session, adopted committee rules, and heard several labor-related bills. The chair reviewed hearing procedures, including limits on testimony and expectations for orderly conduct. Members then took up measures affecting public employee bargaining, contracting, confidentiality, school employee benefits, pay stub information, and state correctional health staffing. AB 672 would require public employers to notify PERB when filing court actions involving statutes PERB administers and allow PERB to intervene; it drew support from SEIU, AFSCME, school employees, labor groups, and no opposition, and was passed out of committee. AB 283 would move IHSS bargaining from the county to the state level; providers and recipients testified about low wages, long delays in bargaining, and care access concerns, while counties and public authorities raised cost, scope, and implementation issues. The bill passed 7-0 after members discussed family care worker concerns and the author said he would continue working on the issue. AB 339 would require local governments to give unions 120 days’ notice before contracting out bargaining-unit work. Labor supporters said the bill would make existing meet-and-confer rights meaningful and protect jobs, while counties, cities, special districts, chambers of commerce, and staffing groups argued it would burden local agencies and interfere with existing MMBA procedures. The committee also heard AB 340, which would make communications between employees and union representatives confidential for PERB purposes; supporters said it codified existing case law, while school administrators, special districts, counties, and business groups warned it could hinder investigations. AB 378 would extend the classified school employees summer assistance program to JPA employees, and AB 374 would require more detailed pay stubs for classified school employees; both had labor support and some education-sector opposition over implementation and cost concerns, and both advanced. AB 393 would require cost analyses before contracting out physician work at CDCR and the Department of State Hospitals; supporters argued the state was overpaying contractors amid high vacancy rates, and the bill also advanced. At the end of the hearing, the committee recorded final votes showing AB 283, AB 340, AB 374, AB 378, AB 393, and AB 672 all passing out of committee, while AB 339 remained on hold with a 4-0 vote and some members not voting.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Mar 5th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Army Corps of Engineers, and we're proud of of what we've done.
  • and balances and you know, we're, as far as I'm concerned, we're outperforming what the Corps of Engineers
  • You get into all kinds of engineering. Even on the water flow.
  • Plus, it's... it's a unique engineering challenges down there too because the soil conditions and all
Keywords: 1184, house, all