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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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investments that major infrastructure investments that major infrastructure investments receive - the infrastructure itself. the infrastructure itself.
Keywords:
utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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investment of broadband infrastructure investment of broadband infrastructure - is essential for economic growth. infrastructure systems and networks and infrastructure systems and
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is telecommunication infrastructure is telecommunication infrastructure is
Keywords:
telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, Representative Lundstrom, the higher education institutions make requests through their infrastructure
- Energy storage the same way we already treat other electric infrastructure.
- , green space, water and sewer infrastructure, and then traffic calming on San Pedro, and pedestrian
- Whether it's infrastructure, small business support, housing stability, or public safety, the pressure
- What is before you today is a targeted infrastructure investment that makes sense regardless of that
Keywords:
general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- technology startups that rely on access to the world-class expertise, facilities, and testing infrastructure
Keywords:
general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- if it does happen, and it will this year, we get into fire season, we're going to see a lot of infrastructure
- We're going to see a lot of infrastructure either get burned down or caught on fire, lives are lost.
Bills:
SB1272
Keywords:
appropriation, Douglas port of entry, state funding, infrastructure, federal support, 1182, all
Summary:
The Rural Economic Development Committee heard presentations focused first on local infrastructure needs in Legislative District 7, especially the East Wolford Road Extension project in Show Low. City and county officials said the road and new bridge would provide a critical alternate route around U.S. 60 and State Route 260, improve access to Summit Healthcare, reduce congestion, and create a safer evacuation path during wildfires or flooding. They emphasized that the project is fully designed and shovel-ready, with substantial local and developer funding already committed, and described past flooding and the Rodeo-Chediski Fire as evidence of the need for another emergency crossing.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1272, which appropriates $5 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027 as a match for the Douglas Port of Entry project, contingent on a federal GSA award. Senator Gallen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff described the project as a major trade, jobs, and border-security investment that would support a new commercial port and expansion of the existing Raul H. Castro Port of Entry. They said the project is intended to speed commerce, strengthen inspection and security, and leverage significant federal and private investment, while noting a funding deadline and a remaining local gap.
During testimony, Douglas representatives said the city has already secured part of the required match, is pursuing additional federal and bank financing, and cannot easily raise the rest through local bonds because of time and tax-base limits. Members asked about timelines, private participation, and security impacts. The committee approved SB 1272 on a 6-0 vote, with one member absent, and the bill was returned with a do pass recommendation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, wastewater infrastructure is often overlooked in discussions about infrastructure, um, until, until
- Total estimated statewide cost of water infrastructure needs for water, wastewater, flood infrastructure
- If you look at infrastructure within a city or water.
- To conserve is to redo our infrastructure.
- The flood infrastructure focus is very good, nature-based green infrastructure, um, wastewater reuse,
Bills:
SB 7
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Executive Administrator for Water Supply and Infrastructure.
- 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. and infrastructure is a big issue
- I can't say specifically if those were infrastructure or.
Keywords:
infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations
Summary:
During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine improving the Federal environmental review and permitting processes. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- For too long, critical projects such as energy and infrastructure projects along with industrial projects
- My UNA members go to work every day, building and maintaining our nation's infrastructure.
- The Director of Clean Energy Infrastructure. Deployment at the Clean Air Task Force.
- We are recommending that that be applied to all critical infrastructure projects.
- Growing clean energy infrastructure as a whole.
Keywords:
environmental review, permitting process, infrastructure, bipartisan legislation, economic growth, Nucor, West Virginia
Summary:
The meeting focused on critical discussions surrounding the need for modernizing the federal environmental review and permitting processes. Witnesses from various sectors, including Nucor, provided testimony on the delays and costs associated with current regulations, emphasizing the impact on infrastructure and economic growth. Major projects in West Virginia, such as the Corridor H and Coalfield Expressways, were highlighted as examples of initiatives stalled by excessive permitting hurdles, prompting calls for bipartisan legislation to streamline these processes while maintaining environmental protections. The committee expressed a commitment to address these issues immediately, highlighting the urgency to enhance efficiency in permitting to facilitate economic development.
MN
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Keywords:
contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on Health and Human Services Oversight May 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Rules
Bills:
SB893
MN
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that investment in a infrastructure that investment in a infrastructure that - . infrastructure. infrastructure.
- infrastructure for private companies. infrastructure for private companies.
Bills:
HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852
Keywords:
infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Bills:
HB150
Keywords:
improvement district, special assessment, assessment lien, public infrastructure, bond financing, bond interest rate, county commission, tax assessor, tax collector, judge of probate, ad valorem tax, tax lien, tax sale, foreclosure, delinquent taxes, municipal finance, public improvements, infrastructure financing, collection enforcement, property lien
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Representative Lopez, around the question of... ...infrastructure and public infrastructure
- , not just structural, but also non-structural infrastructure?
- Chapter 232 of the Local Government Code allows counties to adopt model subdivision rules.
- As part of these model subdivision rules, the county can require that subdivisions provide for positive
- There are infrastructure issues, and you talked about evacuation.
Keywords:
HB 48, Texas alert notification systems, emergency alerts, public warning systems, alert fatigue, notification fatigue, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department of Public Safety, DPS alerts, emergency management, State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, STEAR, disaster notifications, weather alerts, Amber Alert, Silver Alert, Blue Alert, missing persons alerts, accessible alerts, hearing impaired
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and how best to make it work. improvements in infrastructure because infrastructure is a critical issue
- The Infrastructure Report Card is is the most highly cited infrastructure report in Texas and the country
- First, we need to continue investing in our infrastructure.
- To improve our infrastructure, the IIJA is set to expire in 2020.
- linked to the water infrastructure if our wastewater infrastructure declines, our raw water sources
Keywords:
Texas, Infrastructure Report Card, ASCE, population growth, climate change, investment, public safety, engineering standards
Summary:
The meeting focused on the release of the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving infrastructure across various sectors in the state. Julie Jones, Vice President of ASCE Texas, opened the session by introducing key speakers, including Dr. Art Wood and committee co-chairs Griselda Gonzalez and Austin Mazzarelli. Throughout the discussion, the report's grades were revealed, showing the state's infrastructure received an overall grade of 'C'—adequate but requiring significant attention and investment. Emphasis was placed on the rising challenges posed by climate change and increased population growth, underscoring the need for strategic investments in infrastructure to support Texas' economic growth and public safety.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
General Government REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- , counties, as well as municipalities by providing clear statutory authority for all political subdivisions
Keywords:
purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, unclaimed property, service charges, property fund, accountability, government transparency, local development, economic impact, voter approval, tax increment financing, review committee, public finance, blight, salary increase, bonus limits, job performance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- areas fund under the Texas water fund, as well as funding for wastewater infrastructure projects and
- As I've shared with this committee before, the state faces two major water infrastructure challenges.
- We project $112 billion in long-term water infrastructure funding.
- Water infrastructure across the state is vital, and we know it's a top priority for you this session.
- The total estimated statewide cost of water infrastructure needs for water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure
Bills:
SB7
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 24th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, I think this highlights the need for investment in water infrastructure in the state.
- So, there's a wide variety of things that these funds help to support infrastructure improvements.
- We see a need for $54.5 billion in flood infrastructure projects.
- Next, Texas faces two long-term water infrastructure challenges.
- An infrastructure challenge that we face has to do with addressing our aging, deteriorating drinking
Bills:
SB7
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the posture of the United States Transportation Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program; to be immediately followed by a closed session in SVC-217. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- military must ensure that pre-positioned stockpiles, robust transportation networks, and hardened infrastructure
- I would also like to hear your thoughts general on how we can better leverage infrastructure, our ports
- as part of that, when we look at where the fuel should be, how it should be set. up, what the infrastructure
- Again, relating to these kind of logistical issues, we think it's important to have additional infrastructure
Keywords:
Transcom, logistics, military readiness, air refueling, KC-135, KC-46, strategic infrastructure, geopolitical threats, Alaska
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee hosted an extensive discussion on the operations and logistical challenges facing the U.S. Transportation Command (Transcom). General Reid provided testimony on key areas including the importance of maintaining robust logistical capabilities in contested environments, particularly in relation to geopolitical threats posed by adversarial nations. Various members emphasized the necessity for modernization of the air refueling fleet, addressing issues such as the readiness of the KC-135 and the procurement of the next-generation KC-46 aircraft, which has experienced delays and technical challenges. The dialogue further extended to the strategic importance of U.S. ports and transportation infrastructure, especially in regions like Alaska which play a crucial role in military logistics and power projection.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- When products with undisclosed back doors go into state systems and critical infrastructure, that creates
- produces proceeds that allow the state of Arizona to get some of this potentially vulnerable infrastructure
- So I was just wondering, is the Attorney General going to find where these critical infrastructures are
- , Representative, I believe it's the Department of Homeland Security identifying the critical infrastructure
- Critical infrastructure is defined in the bill.
Bills:
SB1308
Keywords:
foreign adversary, consumer fraud, technology security, critical infrastructure, Arizona attorney general, fraud office, appropriations, 1182, all
Summary:
The Science and Technology Committee heard Senate Bill 1308, which would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within the Attorney General’s Office to investigate and litigate consumer fraud involving technology produced by foreign adversaries. The bill also establishes a Foreign Adversary Fraud Fund, includes a $500,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026-27, and directs excess balances to a Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund administered by the Department of Homeland Security to help remove and replace vulnerable technology in state systems and critical infrastructure.
A representative from State Armor and an attorney with experience in the Attorney General’s consumer litigation unit testified in support. They argued the measure would protect consumers from undisclosed security vulnerabilities in products such as cameras and routers, citing examples of hacked or relabeled foreign-made devices and saying the cases could generate restitution and penalties that would more than offset the initial appropriation. They also said the bill would help governments avoid buying products with hidden risks and would support replacing vulnerable equipment in public systems.
Members asked how the rip-and-replace fund would be used and who would identify critical infrastructure for replacement. Testimony indicated the Department of Homeland Security would administer those funds and identify the infrastructure, while the Attorney General’s office would use the appropriation to pursue cases. After discussion, the committee voted 8-0, with one member absent, to give Senate Bill 1308 a due pass recommendation.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior, and James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I've worked on environmental permitting and compliance for almost every type of energy infrastructure
- We have a private sector that stands ready to invest capital, build infrastructure, and produce the energy
- We have an acute need to build all manner of infrastructure across the country, but the federal permitting
- It was because this committee funded, in particular, in both the bipartisan infrastructure law and the
- Can you commit to continuing to implement the Infrastructure Bill and the IRA programs that are focused
Keywords:
nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development
Summary:
The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.