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• The project has been consistently approved by our city council.
• Bring them on the spot to engineers, architects, contractors that are all coming in.
• Depending on what their engineers recommend they need to do.
• ... engineering project on this.
• It runs the agricultural engine.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The committee report has been approved. Senator Worth. Thank you, Mr. President.
• subject to revision and approval by the Judiciary Committee.
• subject to revision and approval by the Judiciary Committee.
• She plans to have a future majoring in mechanical engineering. Very cool.
• And like my very good friend behind me, she is an aerospace engineer.

Keywords: 996, all

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• All the bill does is let physicians treat patients with stem cell therapies that are not approved by
• All the bill does is let physicians treat patients with stem cell therapies that are not approved by
• The bill concerns only stem cell therapy not approved by the FDA. Thank you for the question.
• , civil engineering, and environmental engineering.
• I graduated at the top of her class for engineering, civil engineering, and environmental engineering

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of member introductions recognizing interns, pages, volunteers, and the retirement of Pastor Gary Austin from the sergeant’s office. Leadership also announced that budget talks with the House were continuing and that senators would not need to plan on being in next week, suggesting progress toward a budget framework. After routine floor business, the chamber took up a major third-reading measure on citizen initiatives and several education bills, followed later by returning messages from the House on health and school-safety measures. The most extensive debate centered on the citizen initiative bill, which sponsors said was intended to protect the constitutional amendment process from fraud and abuse based on election-crime investigations and a large state report on petition fraud. Supporters argued the bill would add reasonable guardrails, prevent misuse of public funds, and preserve integrity while still allowing grassroots participation. Opponents from both parties argued it would make citizen-led amendments much harder by adding costs, deadlines, criminal penalties, and administrative burdens that would chill participation and favor wealthy or corporate interests. After lengthy debate, the Senate voted 28-10 to pass the bill. The chamber then passed several education measures with little or no opposition, including bills tied to Bright Futures, dual enrollment, Florida ABLE, teacher preparation, and other education policy updates, all by 38-0. Later, the Senate concurred in House amendments on a stem cell therapy bill, an EKG requirement for student athletes, and a cardiac emergency bill, each passing 37-0. The House also sent back a school safety bill with amendments affecting child care facility partnerships with law enforcement, temporary door locks during active assailant incidents, supervision windows, and funding for panic alarm systems; the transcript ends as that bill is being explained.

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• That item is approved, five to zero.
• All right, that item is approved, five to zero.
• That item is approved five to zero.
• That item is approved, three to two.
• And surely, the baccalaureate programs have been getting approved.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Timely state research of psychedelic treatments upon FDA approval and DEA rescheduling.
• They're sponsored by drug developers who are seeking FDA approval.
• And we only have approval from FDA to treat 24. So we hope that there is an opportunity...
• . ...and reduce suffering now, not wait 20 years for FDA approval.
• If our engine — I'm an engine captain — has a guy in the back seat who's going through something, he's

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Access to Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies met to discuss psychedelic-assisted treatments for serious mental health conditions, with a focus on psilocybin, ibogaine, MDMA, and related compounds. The chair framed the issue as a clinical and access problem for veterans, first responders, and others with PTSD, depression, TBI, addiction, and suicidal ideation, emphasizing that these therapies are intended for supervised medical settings rather than take-home use. Members reviewed research claims and policy trends, including FDA breakthrough therapy designations, state-level psychedelic legislation, and the role of Arizona’s right-to-try law in expanding access once federal approval is in place. Testimony came from Alan Mullen, a retired Army Special Forces veteran, who described his PTSD/TBI history and said ibogaine treatment helped him confront trauma and showed promise in reducing symptoms under strict medical monitoring. Dr. Sue Cisley of Scottsdale Research Institute described ongoing FDA-controlled trials in Arizona, said current medications often fail high-need patients, and urged removal of research barriers and preparation for right-to-try and expanded access. Dan Freiberg of the Professional Firefighters of Arizona said firefighters face chronic exposure to trauma, often rely on alcohol or other coping mechanisms, and need effective alternatives beyond traditional therapy. Dr. Chung Trin discussed late-stage psychedelic trials, the FDA breakthrough pathway, safety oversight, and the need for state readiness when approvals occur. Committee members asked about how the treatments work, whether they require psychotherapy support, safety concerns including suicidality and black-market abuse, patenting and synthetic versus natural versions, and costs compared with ketamine and other treatments. Witnesses said the therapies are administered with extensive screening, monitoring, and integration support, and argued that addiction potential appears low under medical supervision. The discussion ended with interest in sending correspondence to federal officials to support right-to-try cooperation and in continuing the research and policy work; no formal vote or action was taken in the portion provided.

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• I'm an engineer at the Public Utilities Commission.
• > Utilities engineer at the Public Utilities engineer at the Public Utilities Commission.<00:04
• , Board of Professional Engineers, Board of Professional Engineers, Architects,<00:19:01.159>
• Like, we'll do our best to get it approved.
• do our best to get it approved. do our best to get it approved.

Bills: SB2607, SB2031, SB2043, SB2623, SB2876, SB2396, SB2964, SB2089

Keywords: landscape architecture, licensure, educational requirements, examination, professional standards, consumer protection, junk fees, live-event tickets, short-term lodging, transparency, pricing disclosure, deceptive practices, insurance, captives, regulations, policyholders, SB2623, Hawaii pharmacy law, Board of Pharmacy, registered pharmacy technician

Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.

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• We are proud to say we have more engineers, more scientists, more researchers, more patents, and more
• We are proud to say we have more engineers, more scientists, more researchers, more patents, and more
• But this $25 million I would see as a tip of the spear or the engine of a freight train, if you will,
• But this $25 million I would see as a tip of the spear or the engine of a freight train, if you will,
• So our rationale for the... ...limited fee approval.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration heard presentations from Go-Biz and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on the Governor’s budget proposals. Go-Biz described California Jobs First, the state’s 10-year economic development strategy, and emphasized support for small businesses, workforce development, and targeted investment in sectors such as ag tech, life sciences, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Members raised concerns about federal policy changes, tariffs, tourism, housing, child care, and whether state incentives are truly additive; Go-Biz responded that it tracks federal actions closely, works with chambers and advocates, and uses programs like California Competes to target jobs that would not otherwise come to California. The committee then reviewed the proposal to restore the California Competes grant program with $60 million. Go-Biz said the grant would help businesses that cannot use the nonrefundable tax credit, and explained the program’s five-year contracts, milestone-based awards, and recapture provisions. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the grant could be effective but recommended stronger oversight and clearer eligibility criteria, while also noting the 30% cap in trailer bill language may be too restrictive given the smaller funding level. Public testimony supported the grant and suggested considering refundability or transferability for the tax credit to broaden access for smaller and startup businesses. Members also heard the CHIPS-related proposal for $25 million to support Natcast’s semiconductor design and collaboration facility in Sunnyvale. Go-Biz and public witnesses argued the state investment would help secure a major federal research facility, retain engineering talent, and leverage billions in broader investment, while the LAO recommended rejecting the item because of its dependence on uncertain federal funding and the state’s budget condition. The committee also considered a $17 million continuation of CA RISE, which supports employment social enterprises; Go-Biz and several grantees cited strong job placement and workforce outcomes, while the LAO recommended rejection absent a more rigorous evaluation, noting prior LA RISE evidence did not show long-term employment gains. Finally, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented budget requests for IT security and rent increases, and a trailer bill to raise fees across several programs. DFPI said decades-old fee schedules, inflation, and new regulatory responsibilities have created a structural deficit and warned the department could face insolvency without adjustments. The LAO recommended approving the fee increases only on a three-year limited-term basis and asked for more detailed revenue plans for programs not covered by the proposal, so the Legislature can assess actual collections and market impacts before making the changes permanent.

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• But thank you. now most engineers and most contractors now most engineers and most contractors will<01
• You guys all approved that. Remember that?
• You guys all approved that. Remember that?
• You guys all approved that. Remember that?
• You guys all approved that. Remember that?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The FDA-approved, I think there's some products that are FDA-approved.
• Those were approved by U.S. EPA.
• EPA is not going to approve... ...bill in the next two years, more conversion kits are approved.
• EPA is not going to approve, can lower the threshold, and approve kits that are even further away from
• If they get approved by the U.S. EPA, any conversion kit, as long as they get approved by U.S.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Without objection, the committee minutes of the April 20th, 2026 meeting are approved as distributed.
• Today, we are here for... ...approved as distributed.
• So most recently, we agreed with FEMA Region 9 that we would have the Corps of Engineers, the Army Corps
• of Engineers, come out and... ...come out and take a look at all the damage to do an assessment.
• , combat engineering, military police, explosive ordnance disposal, EOD, strong emphasis on large-scale

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And I'll preface this: I'm not an engineer.
• Once they've been approved for that, then the homeowner takes the project at that point, right?
• We've used engineered steel panels. We've used engineered steel panels that had to be welded.
• That bill, I think we should change it later, but required 100 percent approval from condo associations
• Two pieces: you have to have approval by the association members, like the board, for the inspections

Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee heard a series of presentations focused on mitigation, flood and wind resilience, and insurance discounts. Kevin Guthrie of the Florida Division of Emergency Management outlined several funding streams for mitigation, including federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program dollars, BRIC grants, flood mitigation assistance, and the state hurricane loss mitigation program. He emphasized the new Elevate Florida initiative, which will use about $400 million initially to elevate or reconstruct flood-prone homes, starting with National Flood Insurance Program properties and severe repetitive-loss homes, with no current per-home cap. Guthrie said the state will contract directly with licensed vendors and aims to reduce future flood losses, lower insurance costs, and keep properties on the tax rolls rather than relying on buyouts. Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworski described Florida’s windstorm mitigation discount program, explaining that the 1802 inspection form is used to assess a home’s overall “envelope” and determine statutory discounts. He said the office is updating the program based on a new wind loss study, with likely changes including greater recognition of roof types such as metal roofs and possible territorial risk adjustments. He also said the Legislature now requires the office to revisit the study every five years. Stephen Fielder of the Department of Financial Services reported on My Safe Florida Home, noting that the program offers inspections and grants for roof and opening protections, has completed more than 100,000 inspections, and has reimbursed hundreds of millions of dollars. He said the department has validated its discount calculations with insurers and that the program is intended to help homeowners reduce premiums through verified mitigation work. Michael Newman of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety said Florida’s building code is nationally leading and that post-Ian surveys found no wind-driven structural damage in buildings built after adoption of the code. He argued that mitigation should be treated as a system, not isolated upgrades, and suggested adding Fortified designation to the state’s mitigation form to better document verified resilience improvements. Bill Truex, a county commissioner and builder, stressed the need to educate homeowners about floodproofing and roof choices, citing examples where flood panels prevented damage and noting that asphalt shingles often do not last as long in Florida as their marketing suggests. In panel discussion, senators asked about program eligibility, outreach to elderly and digitally challenged residents, contractor vetting, roof-life disclosures, and whether flood insurance should be more broadly required. Officials said outreach will include call centers and in-person assistance, and several participants urged better consumer disclosure and more data-driven guidance on roof and mitigation choices.

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• The minutes are approved.
• Uh, we've approved and anticipate week.
• the American Society of Civil Engineers the American Society of Civil Engineers estimated<00:36:
• and and a couple of the engineering and and a couple of the engineering trade<00:39:58.640> associations
• She was told to proceed with the presentation. engineers, contractors engineers, contractors is<00:51

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• The Chair has read the journal of the preceding day and approves the same.
• , like it or not, it is the existing engine, is dying badly.
• , like it or not, it is the engine, like it or not, it is the existing<00:48:01.800> engine,<00
• :48:02.640> is<00:48:02.880> dying existing engine, is dying existing engine, is dying
• and to the governor, and I'm approve and to the governor, and I'm very<00:49:01.800> hopeful<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Army Corps of Engineers funding. In addition, MassDOT and the U.S.
• I think we need to get that engine going.
• And this was a good deal for customers, and the DPU approved it.
• And this was a good deal for customers, and the DPU approved it.
• And we approve nothing higher than that.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing at UMass Amherst on Governor Healey’s fiscal year 2027 budget, focusing on energy/environment-related transportation issues and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The chairs and members opened with thanks to UMass, university leadership, court officers, and legislative staff, and Chancellor Javier Reyes highlighted UMass Amherst’s research, workforce, sustainability, and transportation contributions, including energy research, transit operations, and partnerships with MassDOT. The hearing then moved to MassDOT and MBTA testimony on the administration’s transportation funding package, including House 2, the FY26 Fair Share supplemental, and a proposed four-year Chapter 90 authorization. MassDOT officials described the budget as part of a broader multi-year transportation investment strategy, citing funding for operations, snow and ice removal, regional transit authorities, the MBTA, the Merit Rating Board, sustainable aviation fuel credits, micro-transit and last-mile grants, unpaved road improvements, bridge and pavement work, and housing-related transportation infrastructure. They emphasized workforce expansion, capital delivery capacity, safety improvements, and local aid, including the new lane-mile-based Chapter 90 formula intended to benefit rural communities. Officials also discussed major projects and programs such as Grant Central, culvert and unpaved road grants, work zone speed cameras, congestion hotspot fixes, the Sagamore and Bourne Bridge projects, and MBTA operating support and safety upgrades. Testimony from the MBTA and rail/transit staff focused on improved ridership, service frequency, accessibility, and safety, including progress on the Green Line Train Protection System, reduced delays, expanded bus and commuter rail service, and the South Coast rail extension. Regional transit authorities reported increased ridership and described new fare-free, connectivity, and community transit grants. Aeronautics testimony covered airport capital work, drone and data programs, sustainable aviation fuel efforts, and workforce development in aviation maintenance. Committee members then asked questions, especially about Western Massachusetts priorities, Chapter 90 funding, bridge repairs, snow and ice costs, Cape Cod bridges, Buzzard’s Bay rail, and Compass Rail/West-East Rail. Officials said several federal rail grants were moving forward, that Sagamore Bridge procurement would begin soon, and that the administration remained committed to pursuing federal funding and multi-year transportation investments.

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• Through the CPUC's approved community microgrid enablement program, enabled by the Stern bill, as listed
• in the analysis, we have awarded half of that grant money approved by the commission—$40 million of
• , approved rules, and accounting requirements.
• Chair of UC Berkeley's Nuclear Engineering Department.
• My department, the Department of Nuclear Engineering at UC Berkeley, as the only nuclear engineering

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• We're awaiting final approval of a congressionally funded community project grant.
• So in his career, he like... ...Richard Petty's brother, as an engine builder.
• “A motion to approve the budget as presented, and a second to approve the budget as presented, and the
• All in favor, signify—” “To approve the budget as presented and the VCI budget.
• Budget is approved.” “Okay. Okay.

Keywords: American Revolution 250 Commission, 976, house, all

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• Next, creating a new authority to punish permanent engineers will only further complicate an already
• Permanent engineers may find this provision creates too much risk and can focus on projects outside of
• > this Permanent engineers may find this Permanent engineers may find this provision<00:08:49.120
• ,<01:04:31.359> permitting, development, engineering, permitting, development, engineering
• <01:20:24.320> of about 650 ft, making the engineering of about 650 ft, making the engineering

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• approval.
• We've got a request in to the LBB; they have to approve it.
• in Panama approved, and we know that they're...
• Approved for use.
• What you want to do is to get further approval from the FDA.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• The star is, you know, we are charged with being the discovery science engine.
• So again, we had to use value engineering to have an amazing team. Support.
• GPS, genetically engineered GPS, so that they can find the tumor cells.
• These are the genetically engineered GPS, and we collected cells for two more.
• are awaiting FDA approval, and they're still being sold.

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• Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the Journal stands approved.
• Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the Journal stands approved.
• It's that check engine light that you ignore, except it won't get better.
• It's that check engine light that you ignore, except it won't get better.
• It's that check engine light that you ignore, except it won't get better.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 9, 2025, 1012, house, all