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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Scott Stewart, on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies, testifies for the bill.
- I serve as Vice President for Legislative Affairs for the American Council of Engineering Companies of
- ACC Texas represents about 450 engineering firms, totaling about... 36,000 employees across the state
- of Texas who practice in a variety of engineering disciplines.
- There are some great engineering firms in Texas that can assist in making these assessments.
Bills:
SB7
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Engineering reviews at various milestones established in the critical path schedule that's established
- per uh perspective this is engineer per uh perspective this is maybe<00:37:00.359><c> not</c><00:37:
- He is a registered engineer.
- He is a registered engineer.
- Both engineers I mentioned earlier are licensed. I am licensed as part of our licensure.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- Also important, we seek support to build a science and engineering technology complex to address the
- We are known for our exceptional undergraduate engineering program, which ranks among the best in the
- Our engineering graduates earn more per year than Stanford, Harvard and MIT graduates.
- We were able to move forward and that was in the engineering area.
- These new programs cover areas in engineering technology such as computer, electronics, electromechanical
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- Also important, we seek support to build a science and engineering technology complex to address the
- We are known for our exceptional undergraduate engineering program. which ranks among the best in the
- Our engineering graduates earn more per year than Stanford, Harvard, and Harvard. and MIT graduates.
- Edition and Advanced Technology Center for Engineering Technology, Crafts and Trades.
- These new programs cover areas in engineering technology such as computer, electronics, biomedical and
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- That would be up to the state engineer.
- That would be up to the state<00:02:01.320><c> engineer.</c> state engineer. state engineer.
- I don't think it's an engineer. And, Mr.
- </c> it would also require the state engineer it would also require the state engineer deny<00:24:49.560
- Other questions for the state engineer?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Here's the model we fire engines.
- or we need said our we need a new engine or we need the<01:09:26.880><c> building's</c><01:09:27.279
- So right now architects, engineers, uh, our construction workforce, we're a little bit in limbo.
- So right<01:20:48.320><c> now</c><01:20:48.960><c> architects,</c><01:20:49.600><c> engineers,</c><01
- I mean, you could argue that engineers.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-24-26)
Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- It only, when the engineer says that it should pertain to certain welds, then we should utilize this
- There's a reason why engineers implement this, and it has to do with liability standards.
- An engineer is not going to accept liability. They will default upwards to the Cadillac standard.
- There's a reason why engineers standard.
- An engineer is with liability standards.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Joint Contract Review Committee Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> It's engineering work. >> It's engineering work.
- New engineering >> seven. Yes, sir.
- . >> We do get an engine. >> We have the truck, too.
- Uh >> So we don't even get an engine.
- </c> >> we do get an engine. >> we do get an engine.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So we start people off early in the basics of engineering.
- So this is really the heart of what engineering is.
- So I don't want to turn out a civil engineer, a mechanical engineer, an electrical engineer—and this
- It turns out they're desperate for engineers.
- Energy providers, it turns out, are desperate for engineers.
Summary:
The Higher Education Institutions Committee met on the Minot State University campus for presentations on campus operations, enrollment, and new academic initiatives. President Shirley reviewed recent audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings, and highlighted MSU’s broad academic offerings, specialized accreditations, athletics, and partnerships with Minot Air Force Base and the MSU Development Foundation. Members asked about declining interest in teacher education, tuition waivers for athletes, dual credit incentives, and how MSU decides when to launch new programs and avoid duplication within the university system.
Shirley also discussed several workforce-focused initiatives supported by the Legislature’s Workforce Education Innovation Funds, including the purchase of the Trinity Health Center West building for a downtown health sciences hub, a new daycare/preschool partnership near campus, the Aspire program to recruit rural students into teaching, and a paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Enrollment data showed overall headcount was flat at just under 2,750, but full-time equivalent enrollment rose slightly and new student numbers increased, including the largest freshman class in 15 years. The committee also discussed Minot State’s in-state tuition rate for all students, its dual credit “Emerging Scholars” scholarship, and concerns about the share of high school graduates who do not immediately pursue postsecondary education.
Faculty then presented two new programs funded in part by WEAF: an Innovation Engineering degree and a master’s program in counseling with an integrated addiction studies focus. The engineering program was described as industry-driven, designed with broad early coursework, hands-on learning, and local employer input to prepare students for western North Dakota workforce needs; officials said it had already drawn more applicants than expected and would use renovated library space and donated or grant-funded equipment. The counseling program will be mostly face-to-face with hybrid options, aims to address shortages in mental health and substance use providers, and is structured to help students meet licensure requirements. Committee members asked about startup costs, licensure supervision hours, and whether the programs would be on campus rather than online, and presenters said both programs had recently received required approvals and were moving forward.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, so, um, with that we will invite Joel Mueller from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
- I'm Joel Mueller with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
- I'm Joel Mueller with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
- </c><00:02:25.879><c> and</c> Brotherhood of locomotive engineers and Brotherhood of locomotive engineers
- </c> conference that represents Engineers conference that represents Engineers conductors<00:02:50.480
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Once a zone has been established, the jurisdiction that established it must conduct an engineering and
- The jurisdiction may contract with WSDOT to have it conduct the engineering and traffic investigation
- Expenditures from the account may only be used for engineering and traffic investigations, the creation
- It may only be used for engineering and traffic investigations, the creation and installation of road
- A WSDOT transportation engineer would use the safety analysis process to do this work.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But I'm a licensed professional engineer and a licensed land surveyor in the state of Florida.
- My background—engineer, math, science, et cetera—enjoys helping the school.
- And as a licensed engineer, we understand the campus and the planning.
- So that's how we started our consulting engineering business.
- From nursing, engineering, education, welding, cosmetology, and law enforcement.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation from the Governor’s Office on the proposed education budget, which totals $32.5 billion overall and includes no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents. Officials highlighted major funding for financial aid and scholarships, including Bright Futures, Benacquisto, veteran-related scholarships, EASE, Open Door, law enforcement/first responder programs, and workforce initiatives. They also emphasized increases for workforce education, Florida College System operations, nursing pipeline and line funds, and university operations, performance funding, and faculty recruitment and retention. Committee members asked questions about the Ocoee Scholarship, the proposed post-secondary Guardian program, and how university recruitment and retention funds would be used; officials said the Ocoee Scholarship remains funded at current levels, the Guardian program would offer flexible campus safety options, and the university funds would be distributed to institutions for faculty recruitment and retention without additional directives.
The committee then heard from a series of appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Testimony consistently focused on affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and allied health programs, dual enrollment, adult learners, and local economic needs. Several trustees highlighted strong nursing NCLEX pass rates, expansion of campuses or programs, and efforts to tailor education to regional workforce demands such as health care, construction, law enforcement, aviation, and hospitality. One appointee from Miami-Dade College emphasized helping adult students return and complete degrees by easing credit transfer and admissions barriers.
After hearing from the appointees, the committee took up the full slate of confirmations as a block. A motion was made and the roll was called; the confirmations were approved favorably, with members voting yes and no opposition recorded. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a complex engineering and accounting exercise.
- I don't care who you are, what type of engineer you are.
- Engineers are great. I deal with engineers all the time.
- I assure you it is not an easy task when you're not an engineering major, or even if you're an engineering
- I was fixing to say it looks like some highway engineers.
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
Summary:
The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending.
The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony.
SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are our engines, our bulldozers, our hand crews, and our aircraft, to be rapidly able to respond
- And we reimburse for six wildland engines, two full hand crews, and one dozer.
- And we reimburse for six wildland engines, two full hand crews, and one dozer.
- In the 66-hour work week, we added quite a few engineers to balance the fire...
- There are three levels of succession and mentoring in that, but that cohesion of that engine company,
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Tue Jan 6, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Jun 30th, 2026
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- So we work with the contractors, engineers, and all that stuff.
- I haven't heard anything from any local contractors, engineers, architects, or anything, but maybe if
- they're listening ...contractors, engineers, architects, or anything, but maybe if they're listening
- And when the original roof was put on, it was engineered and the whole process went through.
- And in many cases, some of those entities have engineers on staff.
Summary:
The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion.
OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated.
The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Feb 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm David Kintana, chief engineer from NMDOT, Representative Dow.
- Vice Chair, members of the committee, David Kintana, Chief Engineer, NMDOT.
- Isaac Chavez is our Assistant District Engineer for District 3 and Construction.
- Greg Clark is our Assistant District Engineer for Engineering for District 3, and they'll be doing the
- He's an Assistant District Engineer for Engineering. So we'll tag team this. We're representing Mr.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 322, as amended, which would create a transportation trust fund and transportation program fund. The sponsor explained that the amendment removed a proposed 1% gross receipts tax on electricity sales, while leaving the broader financing structure in place, including a $400 million seed appropriation and future transfers from motor vehicle excise tax revenues into the new funds and related road accounts. Associated Contractors of New Mexico and the Asphalt Pavement Association testified in support, and there was no opposition. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill on a do-pass vote.
The committee then heard HB 270, a public works/apprenticeship bill that would require contributions to approved apprenticeship and training programs or the Public Works Apprentice and Training Fund for certain public works projects, while preserving a zero contribution rate where no approved program exists for a classification. Supporters, including union carpenters, electrical workers, and building trades representatives, argued the bill would close loopholes, expand training opportunities, and strengthen the workforce. Opponents, including utility contractors, highway contractors, and Associated Contractors of New Mexico, argued it would raise project costs, duplicate existing federally approved training programs such as TTCP, and unfairly require payments from contractors who already train workers in-house or cannot access approved programs. Members debated whether the bill would affect existing in-house programs, rural access to training, and whether the language conflicted with existing law. An amendment to limit the bill to projects of $50 million or less was tabled, and the committee then passed HB 270 on a 6-5 do-pass vote.
After the bill vote, the committee received a District 3 New Mexico Department of Transportation presentation covering project status, funding, and equipment needs in Bernalillo, Valencia, and parts of Sandoval and Socorro counties. DOT staff reviewed completed and upcoming maintenance and STIP projects, local government and school district cooperative projects, and equipment requests. Members asked about delays on the Rio Bravo Bridge project, which DOT said were caused by utility coordination issues, and about the I-25/Gibson interchange, which remains in design and development with later-year funding anticipated. The presentation also addressed specific local projects such as Paseo del Norte and Paseo del Volcán.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Feb 4th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, engineers and architects don't approve all these plans.
- And having a city go to an engineer or architect, that's not practical in every city.
- The architect and the engineer are also liable for any malfeasance.
- And so we would, me as an engineer, and I'm certain architects would tell you the same thing.
- Somebody suggested that maybe architects and engineers need to do every set of plans.
Summary:
The committee first went into executive session on House Bill 2099, adopting a House committee substitute and an amendment clarifying language about non-private, non-commercial property and authorized agents, including executors, administrators, trustees, and verified heirs. Members discussed the amendment as a way to prevent people from exploiting recent obituaries to occupy property without authorization. The committee then voted unanimously to do pass the House committee substitute for HB 2099.
The main public hearing was on House Bill 1791, which would set deadlines for political subdivisions to act on building permit applications and reduce fees if deadlines are missed. The sponsor and supporters, including the Missouri Municipal League’s critics from the construction industry, argued the bill would reduce costly delays, improve predictability, and help housing and business development. Opponents from municipal groups said the bill could create liability concerns, impose one-size-fits-all mandates on cities of different sizes, and interfere with local inspection and safety processes. Several witnesses said they were willing to work on the bill’s definitions and timelines, but no vote was taken in the transcript.
The committee also heard House Bill 2465, which would let sole proprietors and single-member businesses obtain group health coverage outside the ACA framework and would revise the employee-count threshold from two to one, with discussion about whether the upper limit should remain 50 or be changed. Supporters said the bill would help small businesses, especially family-run firms, access more affordable and flexible coverage, including out-of-network options; one witness described personal difficulty obtaining coverage for a spouse who works in the business. Members raised questions about federal implications and the impact of changing the 50-employee cap, but the hearing ended without a recorded vote.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2717, a storage-unit and public notice bill that would modernize notice requirements by reducing reliance on newspaper advertisements, allow electronic delivery of rental agreements, shorten certain notice periods, and address storage units being used as housing. Supporters said the bill reflects current business practices and improves communication and efficiency, while opponents focused on preserving newspaper notice and raised concerns about public awareness and process. The sponsor said the bill had been repeatedly introduced in prior sessions and was intended to update the industry’s rules; the hearing concluded without final action in the transcript.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a retired engineer and a fellow of the Society of Women Engineers.
- Engineering is under CTE.
- My son just graduated with a degree in civil engineering from there. civil engineering degree from there
- Yes, it used to be an engineering school and a dang good one.
- I know they have great engineering programs as well already.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Session Jun 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 314 relating to architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers.
- One of the components of this bill is the extension of the AELS Board, architects, engineers, and land
- I am a licensed professional civil and environmental engineer, and therefore have professional oversight
- And I assure you that architects and engineers will be a very important part of this process.
- We need engineers, and we need to regulate our own engineers, and we need to override this veto.
Summary:
The Alaska Legislature met in joint session with a quorum to consider veto overrides on five bills: HB 52 on minors in psychiatric hospitals, SB 41 on mental health education, HB 314 on architects, engineers, surveyors, and interior designers, SB 21 on the Alaska Work and Save Program, and HB 195 on pharmacists and physician associates. Supporters of HB 52 argued it would improve transparency, family communication, oversight, and reporting in psychiatric treatment for minors; opponents were not recorded in the excerpt. The joint session voted 36-24 to sustain the governor’s veto, so HB 52 did not become law through override.
For SB 41, supporters said the bill would create developmentally appropriate mental health education guidance for schools and help address Alaska’s high suicide rate, while the governor argued it would intrude on local control. The override failed 38-22. For HB 314, members said the bill was needed to extend the AELS Board and avoid disruption to professional licensing and oversight; the override passed 45-15, so the veto was overridden. For SB 21, supporters said the Work and Save Program would expand retirement savings access for workers and small businesses, including an option to direct PFD funds to retirement; the override failed 39-21.
For HB 195, supporters said it would expand access to care by allowing pharmacists to provide more services under a standard-of-care model, especially benefiting rural residents and families seeking lower-cost treatment, while opponents raised concerns about abortion-related implications and scope. The joint session voted 43-17 to override the veto, so HB 195 was enacted over the governor’s objection. The session then adjourned.