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VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Caucus of the Whole - Act 73 Overview - 2026-01-16 - 12:00PM
Vermont House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:11.440><c> So</c> support grants. So support grants.
- </c> section 37 creates your support grants section 37 creates your support grants to<00:16:16.079><c
- grant.
- transportation? transportation?
- reimbursement grants.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's about separating loans from grants, clearly listing total cost, not just tuition, but books, transportation
- It's about separating loans from grants, clearly listing total cost, not just tuition, but books, transportation
- It's about separating loans from grants, clearly listing total cost, not just tuition, but books, transportation
- It's about separating loans from grants, clearly listing total cost, not just tuition, but books, transportation
- It's about separating loans from grants, clearly listing total cost, not just tuition, but books, transportation
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- If they're triggering affordability grants, they would get affordability grants for those projects.
- </c> grant for those projects. grant for those projects.
- </c> of local governments, transportation of local governments, transportation industry<01:02:13.359>
- </c> and operate our transportation systems. and operate our transportation systems.
- </c><01:14:59.840><c> had</c> Transit and Active Transportation had Transit and Active Transportation
Committee:
House Capital Investment
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Grant program.
- If we do not have a veteran or someone wanting to do that transport, the medical transport in this area
- I mean, but how hard is it to get onto the reservation to do the transport?
- I don't know if there is a barrier there that is not allowing our transportation aspect.
- I know that is available through a grant.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving to item three, student transportation.
- $2 million for charter bus transportation services.
- That's what this grant is for.
- Transportation is vital, so I encourage all of you to increase our school funding and increase our transportation
- As Luca discussed, this need of transportation. and bolstering the transportation allotment is very vital
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article III
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Roll call granted.
- Uh, anyone who requested a grant, as far as I understand, actually received a grant.
- Roll call granted. Uh Senator requested. Roll call granted.
- And my understanding is that grant.
- Roll call granted. Senator requested. Roll call granted.
Committee:
Senate Elections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> subsidizing our transportation system. subsidizing our transportation system.
- Roll call granted. Chair tab >> Roll call. Roll call granted. Chair tab key. key. key.
- That sales tax is transportation.
- .<01:47:50.880><c> Transportation</c><01:47:51.600><c> has</c> transportation.
- Transportation has transportation. Transportation has dedicated<01:47:52.560><c> funds.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now we are dedicating only $40 million to the Transportation Trust Fund.
- Department of Transportation and the initiatives for... Earlier from the U.S.
- , and different kinds of grants that are found from GOSEP and military.
- Some of the largest grants listed consist of the Crime Victims Assistance Program, the Byrne grant, the
- Some of the largest grants listed consist of the Crime Victims Assistance Program, the Byrne grant, the
Committee:
House Appropriations
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- David Bolog, public transportation user, in support. Thank you.
- David Bolog, public transportation user, in support. Thank you.
- I know in this body we're trying to push public transportation.
- Transportation chairs in front of me.
- Notably, California has the third lowest parole grant rate in the nation.
Committee:
House Public Safety
Summary:
The Assembly Public Safety Committee heard several bills and adopted a consent calendar of six measures, including bills on background checks, female offender prison facilities, a juvenile justice hunger survey, protective orders and firearms, a youth offender camp pilot, and peace officer behavioral health training. AB 710 and AB 848 were pulled by the authors. The committee also took up AB 458, AB 394, AB 1094, AB 1092, and AB 1036, with extensive testimony on each.
AB 458, by Assembly Member Stephanie, would require state agencies buying firearms, ammunition, or accessories for law enforcement to vet vendors for compliance with firearms laws and procurement standards. Supporters, including Brady and the California Police Chiefs Association, said it would prevent taxpayer dollars from going to irresponsible dealers; opponents argued it imposed unnecessary bureaucracy and vague standards. The bill passed the committee on a due-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations.
AB 394, by Assembly Member Wilson, would expand protections for transit workers and riders by clarifying battery penalties, allowing restraining orders in the transit context, and making those orders system-wide. Transit agencies, labor groups, police chiefs, and other supporters backed the measure, while public defenders and civil liberties groups raised concerns about clarity, judicial discretion, and impacts on riders who rely on transit. The bill passed unanimously to Judiciary. AB 1094, by Assembly Member Baines, would raise the minimum parole eligibility term for child torture cases from seven to 20 years; supporters emphasized the severity of the abuse and the need for stronger accountability, while opponents argued the parole system already screens risk and that prevention would be more effective. It passed to Appropriations. AB 1092, which would extend concealed carry permit renewals from two to four years, drew support from gun rights groups and sheriffs but was opposed by the chair, who called it a solution in search of a problem; the bill failed. AB 1036, by the chair, would expand post-conviction discovery access for people serving felony sentences of one year or more, including Brady material and jury selection notes; innocence organizations supported it, while district attorneys objected that it was too broad and burdensome. It passed to Appropriations, with members noting ongoing negotiations over amendments.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Environment and Transportation. >> Environment and Transportation.
- The Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee of Environment and Transportation will meet today at
- >> Permission<01:11:28.640><c> grant.</c> >> Permission grant.
- >> Permission<01:15:42.000><c> granted.</c> >> Permission granted.
- >> Permission granted.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 84, on page 81, be re-referred to the Committee on Transportation.
- Senate Bill 84 is re-referred to the Committee on Transportation. Aye. Those opposed, no.
- The bill is re-referred to the Committee on Transportation.
- program eligibility for grants.
- This simply refines the eligibility around some STEM+C competition grant program eligibility.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Mar 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the goal is that we would give a grant to a community.
- Of course, we'd have medical transport. We'd have pharmaceutical transport.
- We just approved a $2 million grant for radar infrastructure there.
- One is our competitive grant program that we have every year.
- We've given grants to I believe four or five of those.
Committee:
House A&B Transportation Subcommittee
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (10-28-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> put some of that towards transportation. put some of that towards transportation.
- So, thank you for transportation?
- </c> air transportation. air transportation.
- </c> transportation systems um statewide. transportation systems um statewide.
- </c> grant through the Department of Defense. grant through the Department of Defense.
Summary:
The task force approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then heard a presentation from Austin Kaylor of WSP on alternative aviation fuels. Kaylor described an ongoing feasibility study focused on Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the other four commercial airports in Kentucky, with an eye toward both near-term use of alternative aviation fuel in existing supply chains and longer-term in-state production using local feedstocks. He said Kentucky’s current jet fuel use at the five airports is about 609 million gallons annually and could approach 1 billion gallons by 2050, and he outlined potential feedstocks such as soybeans, corn, and waste oils, along with existing logistics assets like river terminals, trucking, rail, and some pipelines. He also discussed federal and state policy support, including renewable fuel credits and the recent 45Z tax credit extension, and said the study suggests significant economic-development potential if Kentucky can leverage existing infrastructure and incentives.
Members asked about the cost of sustainable aviation fuel, whether taxpayers would be subsidizing it, and whether food crops would be diverted from food use. Kaylor responded that the market is increasingly using second-generation and waste-based feedstocks, that federal incentives can cover much of the price differential, and that SAF is a direct substitute for conventional jet fuel with some efficiency benefits. He said demand comes from both U.S. and foreign carriers, including major U.S. airlines that have made emissions-reduction commitments. Members also raised the possibility of locating production in Appalachia to create jobs closer to feedstock sources; Kaylor said that approach has worked in other states and could fit Kentucky’s logistics network.
The committee then heard from Leif Elder of the Utah Department of Transportation, who introduced himself and said he would discuss advanced air mobility legislation in Utah. The transcript cuts off before his substantive presentation, and no further votes or actions were recorded after the question-and-answer discussion on alternative aviation fuels.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Nov 18th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- We have transportation infrastructure, roads. We have telecommunications infrastructure.
- We have partners doing the satellite bus, and then we'll launch on a SpaceX Transporter mission in Q4
- We have partners doing the satellite bus, and then we'll launch on a SpaceX Transporter mission in Q4
- It's so important to this state of Florida. and sometimes Industry for granted.
- It's unique, but we can't take it for granted, and if we take it for granted, we could lose it.
Summary:
The Committee of Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security heard a series of informational presentations focused on Florida’s aerospace and space ecosystem. Blue Origin described its Florida operations at Rocket Park, Launch Complex 36, and Port Canaveral, highlighting New Glenn and Blue Moon development, recent launch activity, workforce development efforts, and major capital investment in the state. Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) outlined its low-Earth-orbit broadband network, customer terminals, satellite and gateway architecture, dark-sky mitigation efforts, and Florida investments including a payload processing facility and launch support infrastructure. Starcatcher Industries presented its concept for an orbital energy grid that would beam power to satellites, discussed demonstrations in Florida, customer interest, and plans for a first satellite launch next year.
Space Florida President and CEO Rob Long gave a strategic update on the state’s aerospace industry, citing billions in private investment, growth in aerospace establishments and projects, spaceport infrastructure investments, workforce and university partnerships, and the importance of maintaining Florida’s competitiveness against other states. NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro then emphasized Artemis II preparations, rising launch demand, aging infrastructure, and the need for stronger state-federal coordination and investment in research, workforce, and common-use infrastructure. She compared Florida’s support structure with Texas and argued that Florida must act to avoid losing aerospace leadership.
Members asked questions about mobile and aviation applications for Amazon Leo, dark-sky impacts, satellite counts, Starcatcher’s power transmission losses and storage approach, and NASA’s funding and infrastructure constraints. Petro also discussed limits on commercial investment in common infrastructure under federal rules and suggested that state investment and better alignment among partners could help. No bills were considered and no votes were taken beyond adjournment; the committee concluded by adopting a motion to adjourn.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Up next, HB 1525 prearranged transportation services by Representative Busada. Thank you.
- Pre-arranged transportation services by Representative Busada. Thank you, you're recognized.
- I had a bill dealing with the transportation disadvantaged, and it was transportation services for persons
- Pierce Schusler, Florida Public Transportation Association, is an opponent.
- House Bill 847 establishes the expanded DNA testing grant program within FDLE.
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Subcommittee considered a long agenda of criminal justice, public safety, and related bills. Early measures included HB 1171, tolling the statute of limitations for failure to make mandatory child abuse reports, and HB 1403, expanding school safety provisions by allowing child care facilities in the guardian program and clarifying perimeter and door-security rules; both passed unanimously, with HB 1403 adopted as amended. The committee also approved HB 1099, giving law enforcement discretion in arrests involving elderly or medically vulnerable individuals in facilities; HB 1121, strengthening restrictions on misuse of unmanned aircraft systems; HB 1525, creating penalties for impersonating rideshare drivers and clarifying transportation-disadvantaged access; and PCS for HB 687, increasing penalties for repeat DUI/vehicular homicide offenses known as “Trenton’s Law.”
Members then advanced HB 847 to create an FDLE grant program for expedited DNA testing, PCS for HB 757 to prohibit altered sexual depictions of identifiable persons and create a civil remedy, and HB 1415 to repeal an obsolete Broward County narcotics enforcement unit. The committee also heard and approved HB 1207, the Tristan Murphy Act, which expands mental health diversion grants, creates a model diversion process, and establishes a behavioral healthcare data repository; testimony from the bill’s namesake’s mother and law enforcement emphasized the need for treatment over incarceration. HB 1351 updated sexual offender/predator registration rules, and HB 1479 created a public records exemption for domestic violence lethality assessment forms; both passed without opposition.
Later, the committee approved PCS for HB 1283, making sex trafficking of children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons a capital felony, despite constitutional concerns raised in debate; the bill passed 13-2. PCS for HB 781, addressing cyber intimidation by publication (doxing), also passed unanimously after supporters described it as a needed tool against online harassment. Finally, CSHB 139 authorized pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms, and PCS for HB 107 created and enhanced penalties for fraudulent use of gift cards. Most bills were reported favorably, many unanimously, and several were amended before passage.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #6
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Whip and members, House Bill 2103 expands the projects eligible for grant monies from a county
- Madam Whip and members, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure adopted a strike-everything
- Madam Wipen, members, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure adopted a strike, Madam WIP,
- members, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure adopted a Strike Everything Amendment to
- Madam Whip and members, as amended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Bill
Summary:
The meeting was a rapid review of a very large bill package, with the chair repeatedly asking staff to keep descriptions high level and many bills placed on third-read consent or consent calendars. A major theme was artificial intelligence: bills would require minors to be told when they are interacting with AI, allow AI-assisted divorce arbitration by consent, create an AI education program, privilege certain AI communications, and require K-12 instruction on ethical and practical AI use. Other education measures addressed school district superintendents, health instruction, anti-Semitism prohibitions, fetal development standards, and school safety, including a bill allowing concealed firearms on school grounds under specified conditions.
Several health and public safety bills were also discussed. These included funding and oversight measures for childhood cancer research, nursing care complaint timelines, firefighter cancer data collection, limits on pharmacy penalties, and a bill making it a felony to administer abortion-inducing drugs without consent. Members also heard bills on overtime wage enforcement, domestic violence evidence standards in parenting cases, probation limits for dangerous crimes against children, and a measure expanding manslaughter liability to online encouragement of teen suicide. One sponsor strongly opposed a provisional medical licensing bill for foreign-trained applicants, while other sponsors emphasized rural health access, nurse anesthetist reimbursement parity, and the need for a dental board member who is an oral surgeon.
A large portion of the meeting focused on water, land, energy, and state agency oversight. Bills would streamline or change rules for small modular reactors, new power plants, water supply determinations, groundwater transportation fees, water hauling, and state land disposition. Members also considered measures affecting the State Land Department, including audits, oversight boards, continuation, land-use maps for data centers and energy projects, and rules for mineral leases and solar or wind siting. Other topics included wildlife and ranching, Mexican wolf policy, annexation, housing and development incentives, transportation and towing rules, digital driver licenses, and a proposed four-year moratorium on municipal and county fee, tax, and utility-rate increases, which drew questions about stakeholder input and the impact on enterprise funds and local utilities. No recorded roll-call votes were taken in the transcript; most items were simply presented, briefly discussed, and left on consent or calendar status, with one bill noted as held in rules and another pulled for further discussion.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/29/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #21
Transcript Highlights:
- 2027 to the School Facilities Division within the Department of Administration for building renewal grants
- There's not even a way to apply for this grant. And they have until the early 2030s to spend it.
- There's been a lot of discussion related to the state match advantage for rural transportation fund.
- The $26 million for all the rural projects that are going on with transportation is greatly appreciated
- And item number 22, the scholarship grant organization, I believe it’s the dollar amount, the maximum
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Permission granted.
- We’ve had reports of transports from Santa Monica.
- EMS is required to transport patients to their of statewide concern.
- Police officers are transporting 5150s.
- So don’t visualize those individuals as being transported, right?
Committee:
House Public Safety
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- They are related to natural gas used for transportation.
- We've also seen the cancellation of BRIC grants, which are the Building Resilient Infrastructure grants
- Traditional bonding and grant programs alone cannot meet today's infrastructure needs.
- Traditional bonding and grant programs alone cannot meet today's infrastructure needs.
- That means making sure that people know what grants they're able to apply for, etc.
Bills:
SB5754
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF4282 5/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm Krista Boyd, nonpartisan Senate Fiscal Analyst for Transportation.
- </c><00:01:51.960><c> Thank</c> Fiscal Analyst for Transportation.
- Thank Fiscal Analyst for Transportation.
- </c> adjustments for special transportation adjustments for special transportation services<00:04:10.800
- </c> projects uh so that none of the grant projects uh so that none of the grant amounts<00:07:50.280
Summary:
The conference committee on Senate File 4282 met with a quorum present and heard a walkthrough of the bill, which contains forecast adjustments for several agencies. Senate staff explained that Article 1 makes education forecast adjustments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, Article 2 adjusts appropriations for the Department of Human Services, Article 3 does the same for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and Article 4 increases special transportation services funding for Metropolitan Council programs including Metro Mobility and Metro Move by $8.9 million in FY 2026 and $10.9 million in FY 2027 to match the February forecast. House staff noted that the House language matched Article 1 but did not include Articles 2 through 4.
Representative Youakim presented amendment A26-0180, describing six sections that add provisions on paraprofessional qualifications, aid for tribal contract schools tied to revised permanent school fund distributions, expanded allowable uses of school operating capital revenue to include certain utility costs, an extension of an existing appropriation for gender-neutral single-use restrooms, and two school district fund transfer provisions for West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan and Maple Lake. Members discussed that several items were no-cost and that some fund transfer language had been previously discussed in committee. The amendment was adopted on an 8-0 roll call vote.
After adopting the amendment, the committee voted on the bill as amended. The conference committee agreement for Senate File 4282 passed on an 8-0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned.