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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Higher Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • We succeed in spite of the infrastructure in place in many instances, okay?
  • We have computers for free. We print for free.
  • And as many of you know, our major— Infrastructure. The list goes on.
  • So much of this infrastructure was built more than 50 years ago.
  • The infrastructure isn't just aging, it's non-viable.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education held its second public hearing of the 194th General Court on capital investments in higher education, focusing primarily on H.54, the Bright Act, along with H.1426/S.949 on green and healthy public colleges and universities and deferred maintenance, and H.1424 on capital investment in Gateway Cities. Chairs and administration officials framed the hearing as a response to aging campus infrastructure, climate goals, workforce needs, and federal pressures on higher education, and explained that testimony would be taken from pre-registered speakers in person and virtually. University of Massachusetts leaders strongly supported the Bright Act, describing large deferred maintenance backlogs, aging buildings, and the need to decarbonize campuses while modernizing research and teaching facilities. UMass officials said the bill would help keep tuition and fees lower by reducing the need for campuses to finance capital work themselves, and argued that the investments would improve competitiveness, support research, and create construction jobs. Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary of Education Tuttweiler, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Gorzkowicz also backed the bill, saying it would leverage Fair Share surtax revenues for a proposed $2.5 billion in campus investments plus additional targeted grants, and that it would support affordability, economic growth, and climate resilience. Committee members asked about the balance between deferred maintenance and decarbonization, the role of grant programs versus direct spending, the impact on tuition and fees, and how the plan would help campuses respond to federal cuts such as NIH and NSF funding. Administration officials said the proposal was designed to be phased in quickly, with some projects ready to start immediately and others taking longer, and that the grant programs would be structured to include all campuses equitably. They also said the plan would build on an existing financing model similar to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and could help campuses avoid future tuition increases tied to capital costs. Additional testimony came from MassBay Community College, where President David Podell and recent nursing graduate Deanna Cavazos described the benefits of a new Framingham campus building and said community colleges need modern labs, better planning capacity, and deferred maintenance support to serve the enrollment growth from MassReconnect and MassEducate. State university leaders, including President Mary Grant, President Linda Thompson, and President John Keenan, said their campuses face outdated classrooms, insufficient electrical capacity, and aging facilities, and urged passage of the Bright Act as a long-overdue investment in student success and workforce preparation.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • Rural libraries are often the only infrastructure in the towns they're in.
  • Libraries host digital literacy classes for older folks who aren't familiar with phones or computers
  • They also offer access to public computers and hotspots, which I mentioned earlier, ensuring equitable
  • They have evening classes for adults for computer literacy.
  • It is economic infrastructure.
Summary: The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement. The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure. The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • They are moving thanks to the wonders of how computers have advanced.
  • OSSM's fiber infrastructure is nearly 30 years old and is starting to show its age.
  • Our current Wi-Fi infrastructure has coverage gaps, particularly in some of the dorm rooms.
  • It's personnel, but it's also infrastructure Upgrades, there's cameras, siphoning doors, etc.
  • you to have some flexibility between the pay of The security, but also the technology or the infrastructure
Keywords: 914, all
OR
Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a real benefit to just improve the infrastructure of the city.
  • In fact, that's kind of a trend with infrastructure projects.
  • And again, levies, it's kind of a niche area of infrastructure.
  • This is an infrastructure financing program.
  • All the infrastructure, right? Building, et cetera, all of the above.
Summary: The task force met to focus on funding systems and incentive structures for a proposed regional waste infrastructure effort, including how a future WIPA framework might support solid waste planning in the Willamette Valley. Staff and members heard presentations from DEQ on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, from Business Oregon on the Special Public Works Fund, and from Oregon State Treasury on state bonding capacity and the bond issuance process. Presenters explained how their programs are structured, how projects are scored or approved, what kinds of public entities and projects are eligible, and how interagency coordination and co-funding can work. DEQ emphasized that its revolving loan fund is driven by water-quality benefits and public-health criteria, while Business Oregon described a broader infrastructure loan program for public entities with no scoring system, and Treasury outlined the state’s debt-capacity process and the differences between general obligation and lottery bonds. Members used the presentations to discuss whether similar funding tools could support solid waste infrastructure, especially for transfer stations, regional hubs, and related facilities that may need to be built before Coffin Butte reaches the end of its lifespan. Several questions centered on whether public-private partnerships could qualify, whether equipment inside facilities could be financed, how repayment would work, and whether planning costs could be covered. DEQ and Business Oregon both said they could potentially collaborate on scoring or co-funding, but noted eligibility limits and the need for public ownership in many cases. Treasury said bond capacity is limited and competitive, especially for lottery bonds, and that project authorization generally runs on a two-year cycle, though unused authority can sometimes be reauthorized. In task force discussion, members debated whether the group should pursue a dedicated funding lane for the seven-county region rather than having local governments compete with other statewide needs. Some members stressed the importance of criteria to avoid stranded assets and to ensure funding is available when projects are ready, while others raised concerns about how cities and counties would generate revenue to repay debt during construction and early operations. The group also discussed flow control, system fees, and the need for regional collaboration among counties, cities, and haulers to create enough waste volume to support new infrastructure. Staff noted that pre-session filing materials for the legislature are due September 11, and the chair said the August meeting will focus on organizational structure and identifying partners. During public comment, Representative Kevin Mannix submitted written testimony supporting the WIPA concept and urging the task force to endorse it. Commissioner Bubba King of Yamhill County urged the task force to compare alternatives objectively and warned against adding bureaucracy before evaluating existing infrastructure and costs. Commissioners Kevin Cameron and Roger Nyquist of Marion and Linn counties described regional hub-and-spoke concepts, transfer stations, and intermodal options, emphasizing the need for planning, strategic siting, and collaboration with haulers and local governments.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then we had when we stood those computer systems up both percent less 646.
  • It's one of the best computers work. It's a major tool. You need an assessment to it.
  • If you don't make that do gate, the computer said this.
  • If it's a business rule that can be identified in the computer can do that repetitively faster, better
  • They evaluate utility infrastructure, all while ensuring that our decisions meets statutory deadlines
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 04-17-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So this infrastructure grants at JABSUM.
  • three years, and we had a lot of extra computers.
  • <02:24:24.640> to could donate a lot of our computers to could donate a lot of our computers
  • and um we had a lot of extra computers. and um we had a lot of extra computers.
  • Yeah, we have a computers and monitors.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/12/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He understood the importance of geography, infrastructure, and preservation — preparation.
  • HE UNDERSTOOD THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOGRAPHY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND PRESERVATION -- PREPARATION.
  • that they are being charged is a price that's not based on their personal data, or what kind of computer
  • that they are being charged is a price that's not based on their personal data, or what kind of computer
  • Price that's not based on their personal data, or what kind of computer they use, or any of the tricks
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York. The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14. During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (01/30/2026)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • assessment districts for infrastructure assessment districts for infrastructure improvements.<00
  • an infrastructure-based an infrastructure-based special<00:57:27.440> assessment<00:57:27.920
  • <00:58:39.760> for developer uh needed infrastructure for developer uh needed infrastructure
  • Would they have to do a total computer overhaul and replacement?
  • have to do a total computer overhaul and replacement?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

89th Legislative Session May 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 3010 by Ashby, relating to the establishment of the rural infrastructure disaster recovery program
  • This would indeed establish an oil and gas infrastructure protection plan, a model plan for this whole
  • HB 247 by Guillen, relating to the taxation of border security infrastructure. Mr.
  • So it will now read, we can supplement intervention with computers.
  • It's too much computers already for our little kids, and I believe it is acceptable to the author.
Summary: The House convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation and pledges, received Senate messages, and adopted several procedural motions allowing committees to meet during the session and postponing or scheduling certain committee hearings. Members also observed a memorial recognition for Wood County Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard, who died in the line of duty, and adopted a resolution honoring her service. The chamber then adopted House Resolution 897 recognizing May 6, 2025 as Golf Day in Texas and House Resolution 1063 recognizing Dallas Housing Coalition Advocacy Day; additional recognitions highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month and tardive dyskinesia awareness, The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary, Alzheimer’s advocacy, student athlete Gator Young, an intern in Rep. Leo-Wilson’s office, and educator Jessica Lopez. The House spent much of the day on third-reading consideration of a long calendar of bills. Among the measures passed were HB 24 on zoning protest procedures, HB 3800 creating a health care workforce advisory board, HB 42 on higher education appropriations, HB 129 restricting contracts with foreign adversary companies, HB 677 on county elections administrator political activity, HB 668 on license-to-carry renewal procedures, HB 2128 directing a rural firefighting study, HB 2038 expanding physician licensing options, HB 2316 on election result reporting, HB 3686 on retired peace officer ID cards, HB 2563 creating a prescribed burn manager self-insurance pool, HB 1160 increasing penalties for assaults on utility workers, HB 3883 on major events funding, HB 2788 protecting fraud-detection information, HB 2663 on inactive well plugging extensions, HB 3305 extending a county health provider participation program, HB 3474 on pension reporting, HB 1105 expanding tuition exemptions for certain paramedics, HB 3490 on closed meetings with internal auditors, HB 3597 on child care facility notice thresholds, HB 1295 on health literacy planning, HB 3512 on AI training for government employees, HB 3783 on court-ordered counseling, HB 2017 on intoxication manslaughter penalties, HB 3010 on rural disaster recovery, HB 3112 on cybersecurity-related public information and meetings, HB 4215 on delivery network companies, HB 3223 on construction claims limitation periods, HB 3464 on controlled substances in correctional facilities, HB 3120 on residential child detention facilities, HB 4214 on public information, HB 481 on trade secret sealing, HB 4783 on opioid antagonist program reporting, HB 4063 on unilateral memoranda of contract, HB 2783 on county employee deferred compensation, HB 5085 on seed banks, HB 2510 on assisted living facility operations, HB 3426 on digital driver’s licenses, HB 4361 on emergency notifications at higher education institutions, HB 1169 on oil and gas infrastructure protection, HB 2516 on Medicare supplement eligibility for Texans under 65, HB 3560 on hospital staff background checks, HB 3860 on occupational licenses for inmates, HB 3146 on SOAH hearings, HB 184 on loan repayment for border prosecution attorneys, HB 198 on firefighter cancer screenings, HB 247 on border security infrastructure taxation, HB 367 on excused absences for students with severe illnesses, HB 449 on deepfake sexually explicit images, HB 1778 on human trafficking and related offenses, HB 514 on maternal health workforce outreach, HB 632 on pharmacy regulation, HB 2582 on victim parole information, HB 766 on precinct chair ballot applications, HB 2715 on suspension/removal of officials, HB 2712 on water and sewer utility test years, HB 3069 on transmission projects, HB 3505 on health provider participation districts, HB 1269 on plant disease and pest prevention grants, HB 4224 on access to health care records, HB 5032 on historical documents in the Capitol complex, HB 2240 on void marriages, HB 5180 on diploma designation, HB 3348 on health provider participation programs, HB 4668 on PUC authority to retain assistance, HB 4665 on child care training providers, HB 3395 on beneficiary designation for manufactured homes, HB 3157 on interim electric utility rates, HB 4395 on electronic submission of public securities records, HB 4325 on bribery civil penalties, HB 4386 on annuity replacement transactions, HB 4273 on Medicaid fraud-related unlawful acts, HB 2760 on judicial review of unemployment decisions, HB 2820 on charitable bingo operating capital, HB 1828 on legislative leave for correctional officers, and a series of Senate bills including SB 2349, SB 1268, SB 610, SB 1577, SB 1369, SB 2032, SB 1057, SB 1044, SB 922, SB 1759, SB 1143, SB 1506, SB 1403, SB 2361, SB 870, SB 372, and SB 72. Several bills drew debate or amendments, including HB 24, where a germane point of order was sustained against an amendment, and HB 198, HB 3348, and SB 2361, which were amended before passage. Most measures passed by wide margins, though some drew notable opposition, including HB 3883, HB 514, HB 1295, HB 184, SB 1143, and others. The House also postponed further consideration of HB 4700 until the end of the day and HB 24 until 1 p.m., and it granted permission for committees to meet during the House session and for the Calendars Committee to meet that morning.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Appropriations Feb 19th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, expired.
  • All of these things really echo the need for water infrastructure.
  • the cost of of infrastructure has, it's just gone exponential.
  • So the flip side of that is infrastructure you talked a lot about infrastructure early on in your presentation
  • Yes, Ag Fund, EDAP, and currently the Flood Infrastructure Fund.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 01/23/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:15:31.920> and<00:15:32.079> cultural<00:15:32.519> resource infrastructure
  • is still in Council on infrastructure is still in the<00:16:00.600> process<00:16:00.880>
  • And one of the things that we're seeing just from an infrastructure perspective, based and supported
  • They each have a company-issued computer.
  • They are not using their own personal computer, and we belong to the virtual private network.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
OR
Transcript Highlights:
  • Department, Maryland's restoration, and the Department of Transportation for roadside treatment and infrastructure
  • utilize grant funds to support community partners with existing civic engagement and volunteer infrastructure
  • necessary software licenses and training to begin to become proficient operating in a cloud-based computing
  • software licenses and training to begin to begin to become proficient operating in a cloud-based computing
  • to the Emergency Board in September 2026 with a comprehensive report on the agency's cloud-based computing
Keywords: 907, all
Summary: The Emergency Board met on June 17, 2026, and approved a series of subcommittee recommendations, mostly on consent, related to federal grant applications, agency funding adjustments, and position authority. Early actions included approval of four federal grant applications from natural resources agencies, three public safety grant applications, a one-time increase for Judicial Department court security, retroactive approval for an AmeriCorps volunteer-generation grant, and a $7.5 million allocation to Southern Oregon University from a special appropriation for short-term financial stability. Members supporting the SOU item emphasized the university’s structural deficits, declining enrollment, and the need for a long-term higher education plan; several members voted no or raised concerns about sustainability, but the motion passed. The board also approved a federal apprenticeship expansion grant for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, a school nutrition equipment grant for the Department of Education, and an Oregon Health Authority request tied to Medicaid community engagement requirements under H.R. 1. Public safety items included funding for Oregon Military Department readiness facilities, a report on the stalled juvenile justice information system modernization project with a follow-up viability report due in 2026, and a statewide evacuation planning tool for emergency management. The evacuation tool drew strong support as a wildfire preparedness measure, with members noting it could significantly reduce alert times and save lives. A major point of debate was the Department of Justice request to add 16 permanent positions and increase other funds limitation for antitrust enforcement. Supporters argued the federal government has pulled back and Oregon needs capacity to pursue active cases and protect consumers; opponents objected to the process, the size of the expansion, and the incentive structure tied to settlements and awards. Despite those concerns, the motion passed. The board also approved Water Resources Department requests for the Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement program, an assistant water master position in Washington County, and federal funding for Lower Umatilla Basin groundwater data collection. The water master item prompted questions about county cost shifts, but staff said the position would remain externally funded and would not be filled without those resources.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/3/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • But while they're getting that computer ready, I want to also let you know about a very important thing
  • Computers fixed. You're asking a boomer about technology.
  • <00:05:12.320> Computers<00:05:12.880> fixed. >> Are we um set?
  • Computers fixed. >> Are we um set? Computers fixed.
  • and the brains that we infrastructure and the brains that we have.<00:54:09.920> We're<00:54:
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The meeting was a PFAS-focused hearing of the Capital Investment Committee, with members informally discussing the scale of PFAS cleanup costs, possible Minnesota-made removal technology, and even committee birthday treats before the testimony began. No formal votes or motions were taken in the portion provided. The chair also noted the committee was waiting on a computer/cable issue before starting the presentation. The main testimony came from Sandy Wyn, co-chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, who described how PFAS contamination affected her Michigan community. She recounted that her private well tested at extremely high PFAS levels after a state visit, linked the contamination to Wolverine Worldwide’s historic dumping practices, and said the pollution spread through groundwater and municipal systems. She emphasized that PFAS are widespread in consumer products, firefighting foam, wastewater biosolids, and agriculture, and argued that the chemicals’ persistence makes them difficult to manage once released. Wyn said PFAS exposure is associated with health problems including cholesterol issues, liver and thyroid damage, kidney cancer, low birth weight, and reduced vaccine response in children. She told members she had her own blood tested, later developed thyroid cancer, and said a local child had very high PFAS levels and vaccine complications. Members asked for supporting studies, and she referenced the C8 study and other research. She urged stronger product restrictions, labeling, blood and water testing support, caution around biosolids, and continued efforts to reduce PFAS use, while acknowledging some limited uses may still be necessary in critical applications like military firefighting foam or medical devices.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • well versed in open meetings, public works contracting, and managing public flood protection infrastructure
  • So this bill simply does that with our new implementation of the OMV's computer system.
  • Amendment 8 clarifies that the computer system will only record electronic lien, titling, and registration
  • Amendment 8 clarifies that the computer system will only record electronic lien, titling, and registration
Summary: The committee first adopted Amendment Set 527 without objection, then adopted Amendment Set 5327, which adds a compliance officer requirement and related qualifications for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority. Supporters of Senate Bill 56 argued that the Lafitte levee district lacks sufficient recurring revenue to maintain its system and that the West Bank flood authority could provide professional management, coordination, and financial support. Testimony also raised concerns about governance problems at SLFPA East and about unresolved landowner damage claims tied to prior levee work. The committee reported SB 56 favorably with amendments. The Department of Transportation and Development secretary then gave an update on the agency’s transformation initiatives, including outsourcing, construction process improvements, faster contractor payments, quicker change-order approvals, and higher project delivery rates. The committee next reported Senate Bill 171 favorably, which cleans up language for the recreation, economy, navigation, and transportation authority board, and Senate Bill 252 favorably, which allows driver’s license records to reflect both acceptance and refusal of anatomical gift authorization. Senate Bill 72, dealing with electronic vehicle titles and registration, was amended extensively to modernize OMV processes, require electronic lien and title functions for certain users, and set implementation timelines; it was then reported with amendments. House Bill 939, which would create a Louisiana Vehicle Commission by consolidating the motor vehicle commissions, was amended with a substitute but then voluntarily deferred to allow more stakeholder work. Senate Bill 129, creating a Master Combat Infantry Specialty license plate and adding a special plate provision for designated state officials tied to Supreme Court parking/security concerns, was reported with amendments. Finally, House Resolution 243, urging safety warning signage on the Tickfaw River after a fatal boating accident, was amended to shift responsibility to parish governing authorities and was reported with amendments.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Our hybrid cloud infrastructure is reaching its end of life in 2026-2027, and we're asking for $294,000
  • The request is for $865,000 to allow the department to strategically replace aging computers each year
  • So that's for our computer systems, many of which are over five years old. more than four to five years
  • old, which is like five generations of computers.
  • So we're looking to update computer systems and also safeguard what the youth can access on their devices
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Mar 11th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then none of this This really happens without a good infrastructure being in place, particularly
  • We need a stronger research and development infrastructure to help us compete at the frontiers of knowledge
  • They need to be upgraded from an infrastructure standpoint.
  • Another was computer... maintenance.
  • Now when's the last time you took your television or your computer in for repair?
Keywords: 1184, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, the conference report continues to support increases in transportation infrastructure funding
  • Well, we only pay for the computer, the Internet, books, and some incidental expenses.
  • Well, we only pay for the computer, the Internet, books, and some incidental expenses.
  • Communities are working to protect clean water and critical infrastructure.
  • And we know how important all of these infrastructure items are for our communities.
Keywords: 998, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Communications and Conveyance

Transcript Highlights:
  • But it is connectivity that lets me take whatever device I've got, my cell phone, my computer, and can
  • It already has paying customers in those territories that can finance that infrastructure.
  • helping them, you know, substitute. their own infrastructure.
  • These lines were built decades ago, they haven't seen that kind of infrastructure work in a long time
  • No community should be left behind because of an aging infrastructure.
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Community Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • SOME JURISDICTIONS REFUSE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS THAT ARE IN THE COMPUTER-BASED SAFETY IN COMPLIANCE
  • BILL ALLOWS PRIVATE PROVIDERS TO ESTABLISH COMPUTER-BASED TOOLS THE BENEFITS OF LEGISLATION OR THAT SOLAR
  • FOUR YEARS CITIES AND COUNTIES REVIEW DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TO ENSURE THEY ALIGN WITH INFRASTRUCTURE
  • THE DOCUMENTS THAT ENSURE BALANCED GROWTH WITH INFRASTRUCTURE, SCHOOLS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FAST-TRACK
  • IT IS ABOUT WATER, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE WE HAVE A THOUSAND PEOPLE.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
AL
Transcript Highlights:
  • technology team will begin occupying the building this coming Monday as part of turning on all the infrastructure
  • potentially impact that timeline is completion of an ADA ramp for one of the server rooms for the computers
  • <00:02:59.760> We infrastructure for the building. We infrastructure for the building.
  • <00:03:16.239> um<00:03:17.200> for<00:03:17.440> the<00:03:17.680> computers
  • the server rooms. um for the computers. the server rooms. um for the computers.
Keywords: 924, joint, all