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• of decreasing revenue from construction of decreasing revenue from construction will<00:04:51.600
• , but long after construction ends.
• Thank you. long after construction ends. Supporting long after construction ends.
• currently anticipating that construction currently anticipating that construction will<01:09:35.440
• <01:14:33.760> is roughly the cost of constructing is roughly the cost of constructing is

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• did, and it has been a tremendously successful program throughout the state — many jobs, many construction
• did, and it has been a tremendously successful program throughout the state — many jobs, many construction
• uh jobs uh and so what this construction uh jobs uh and so what this well<00:00:53.280> I'm<00
• <00:32:07.919> and center equipment uh construction and center equipment uh construction and
• <01:27:00.360> maintenance trades during construction maintenance trades during construction

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• fully funded for PE and construction. fully funded for PE and construction.
• <02:10:48.400> funds we had to remove the construction funds we had to remove the construction
• the construction for those projects. the construction for those projects.
• and right ofway only and no construction and right ofway only and no construction funded. funded
• to construct the project.

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• This is a construction funding request. The state match requested for this meeting is 1.4 million.
• First was Tularosa Middle School's construction funding at $37 million, as well as Mascaro P 22 002 for
• the additional construction funding request of $1.5 million.
• Item 4E is P 24 005 of Springer Combined School Teacher Housing Construction Funding Request for 5 Units
• It's the same for the school construct. That's the tension that exists in virtually every project.

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• THIS FUNDING HAS ENABLED US TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTING OR COMPLETING AND REACHING MAJOR MILESTONES ON OVER
• OR ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND IN PROCESS IN THE SHORT TERM AND WILL BEGIN BEING CONSTRUCTED.
• THIS IS WHAT WE NEED TO THIS IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
• THERE IS ONE UNDER CONSTRUCTION SOUTH OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE WHICH IS THE EAA RESERVOIR.
• THEY HAVE PLACES WHERE THEY HAVE ENTIRE MORATORIUMS ON CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE THEY DO NOT

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• One of the things that is required in the state for new construction of on-site systems is a 24-inch
• One of the things that is required in the state for new construction of on-site systems is a 24-inch
• Is it simply reimbursement for existing tanks or are there impediments in new construction?
• Is there anything we can be doing to incentivize new construction to just put these in in the first place
• So in some areas there are requirements for new construction. So you saw that in the Springs B-MAP.

Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Florida On-Site Wastewater Association on advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems. Roxanne Groover described several technologies used in Florida, including NSF-245 systems, performance-based treatment systems, in-ground nitrogen-reducing biofilters, membrane/media filters, and sequencing batch reactors. She emphasized that these systems can substantially reduce nitrogen compared with conventional septic systems, discussed permitting and maintenance requirements, and noted that some grant programs help fund upgrades in springs and other impaired-water areas. Members asked about phosphorus and PFAS treatment, funding for non-springs watersheds, incentives for new construction, and whether more data should be collected on system performance. The committee then took up CS for SB 164 on vessel ownership, derelict vessels, and anchoring/mooring rules. The bill was explained as clarifying who is responsible for derelict vessels and using vessel title as prima facie evidence of ownership. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring FWC to offer an electronic long-term anchoring permit system and clarifying that the permit does not override other anchoring limits, and a technical amendment correcting a drafting error. Public testimony included opposition from a cruiser advocacy representative who argued the bill would unfairly restrict responsible boaters and harm the marine economy, and support from another boating coalition representative who said the bill was a proactive step to address derelict vessels. The committee then passed CS/SB 164 favorably by roll call. Finally, the committee considered SB 38, which makes clarifying changes to FWC trust funds. The bill would allow investment and carryover of the administrative trust fund balance, expand use of the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund for feline disease research, monitoring, and habitat acquisition, and allow use of the Non-Game Wildlife Trust Fund for law enforcement and related coordination agreements. With no debate or opposition, the committee passed SB 38 favorably by roll call and then adjourned.

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• There's only certain jobs, like construction. What are we doing with the construction?
• You look at construction job counts, and we got the jobs numbers today from the BLS, and construction
• You look at construction, right?
• is still at record high construction is still at record high numbers.<00:50:56.079> Construction<
• >> Yeah. if a car on the construction >> Yeah. if a car on the construction that's<00

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• Qualifying data center projects could be new construction or refurbishments.
• As mentioned at the outset, no new qualifying data center construction has taken place.
• Going forward, the exemption is now limited to new construction.
• Looking back, the preference had only been used for refurbishment projects, no new construction.
• And on construction jobs, it's a little bit better. It's $186,000 per construction job.

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• So, we provide the temporary traffic control in Minnesota construction work zones in Minnesota.
• work zones in Minnesota construction work zones in Minnesota.
• Do we need to say tow trucks and temporary vehicle or tow trucks and construction safety vehicles?
• So, they're ahead of the curve even from construction, where we're retrofitting our technology to push
• <00:30:58.080> where<00:30:58.200> we're<00:30:58.440> retrofitting construction

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• Del McColmey, Director for State Construction Department.
• <00:25:36.120> For State Construction Department. For State Construction Department.
• The major maintenance is administered by the State Construction Department.
• uh, by the State Construction uh, by the State Construction Department.<00:27:30.320> They
• <00:31:09.280> department, folks from the construction department, folks from the construction

Bills: HB0034, HB0035, HB0036, HB0106

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

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• The amount that we're able to release coincides with the phase of construction that they're in.
• Their construction will occur in three tranches.
• draw down the money again as they construct the second set of homes.
• Use Destination Forward as a way to get your construction documents right.
• Not much as far as hard cost construction around the state.

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• Of the 11 active projects, four are currently under construction, with five more due to begin construction
• Of the 11 active projects, four are currently under construction, with five more due to begin construction
• We don't have deadlines for construction.
• We do have estimates as to when construction will start, but some of them are ways out.
• Several had been constructing before the program began, and their project became eligible.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held a hearing focused on California Community College budget proposals. Chair Alvarez opened by emphasizing the system’s role in access, transfer, workforce training, and serving more than 2 million students, while also noting persistent challenges in enrollment, persistence, transfer, and graduation. Public commenters and system representatives broadly supported COLA, enrollment growth funding, deferred maintenance, student support block grants, and additional flexibility for districts facing uncertainty. The first major panel covered the student-centered funding formula, COLA, and enrollment growth. The Department of Finance said the Governor proposes a 2.43% COLA ($230.4 million) and 0.5% enrollment growth funding ($30.4 million). The LAO said the COLA was reasonable and recommended funding at least the proposed growth amount, citing uneven enrollment recovery and regional differences. The Chancellor’s Office supported both proposals and asked for additional changes, including using the greater of current-year or three-year average for apportionments and lifting the 10% local enrollment cap, arguing these would better fund growing districts. Members questioned how the formula works, whether SCFF is improving outcomes, and how much additional funding would be needed under different growth scenarios. The committee then reviewed categorical program COLAs, Rising Scholars, career education proposals, IT proposals, and student housing. The Governor proposed a 2.43% COLA for selected categorical programs ($31.9 million). For Rising Scholars, the Governor proposed $30 million ongoing and removal of the cap on participating colleges; the LAO urged waiting for outcome data before doubling funding, while the Chancellor’s Office said the program is serving more students and supports equity for justice-impacted students. On career education, the Governor proposed $50 million for credit for prior learning and $50 million for a career passport; the LAO supported more reporting on credit for prior learning but recommended rejecting the career passport as too undefined, while the Chancellor’s Office supported both. On technology, the Governor proposed $162.5 million for a common cloud data platform and $168 million for a common ERP system; the LAO said both were premature or lacked sufficient planning and recommended rejection, while the Chancellor’s Office argued they would improve real-time data, security, and systemwide efficiency. The committee also heard an update on student housing: the administration said the 2024 shift to a lease-revenue bond model remains in progress for 13 approved projects, with 11 still active, and members asked about withdrawn projects and possible use of any returned funds. No votes were taken, and several items were held open for further discussion and May Revision updates.

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• a result of the strong growth that we are experiencing, we also request funding for a Capital Construction
• Assistance project to construct a student success building for expansion of classrooms, labs, student
• Thus, we're respectfully requesting $65 million for the construction of 50,000 square foot engineering
• On slide seven, should capital construction assistance projects be funded?
• We received construction approval from the Texas A&M University's System Board of Regents.

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• We also request funding for a capital construction assistance project to construct a student success
• Finally, if funding is available... our students would be greatly benefited by a capital construction
• Tees was appropriated $30 million in GR last session for the construction of a hypersonic wind tunnel
• The project construction is expected to continue until April 2026.
• We'll teach to update existing training areas and construct new realistic training environments which

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• And in construction of additional ADUs.
• <04:04:13.439> or ability to maintain, construct or ability to maintain, construct or improve
• But if you just look at new construction, newly constructed manufactured housing has been built since
• So if you look at new construction.
• > housing, newly constructed manufactured housing, newly constructed manufactured housing, those

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Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.

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• Community multi-purpose center construction and renovation.
• and wastewater systems, and infrastructure road and drainage improvements. fire stations, park construction
• estimate, they use that for the construction application.
• of A facility, any asset purchased or constructed with any funds from here would be owned by the land
• To educate so that we can then be ahead of the game in terms of construction and encourage all of the

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• The last of the state funding is extinguished through the '26 construction season.
• I believe it's construction season.
• John Thorson: The '27 construction season, so we can continue on pace for removal.
• <01:13:28.480> season, is an adequate '27 construction season, is an adequate '27 construction
• This fix ensures construction.

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• Murphy Library Construction Grants, I guess. All right.
• Murphy library construction Mary C.
• Murphy Library Construction the Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grant<00:57:48.480> proposal.
• Murphy Library Construction The Mary C.
• expansion, or new construction. expansion, or new construction.

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• Because of my accessibility team, part of my work is dealing with all of our construction projects, and
• by nature that means being able to go up to construction sites.
• Suffolk, as you know, is a national construction company based in Roxbury and adjacent to Boston.
• A properly designed, constructed, and maintained system can produce dramatic savings.
• There is no requirement for apprentices to be used on any public construction projects.

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Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform. The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods. Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• And then they received 98 million that they have in hand for the construction of that.
• That is going to necessitate a design and construction through a contractor, which we are working on.
• Phase 3 will fund over 25 million in construction of a greenhouse and admin building.
• and Just substantially rebuilt construction after an event.
• Unfortunately, new construction comprises only about 2% of the built environment.