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• We've had contracts with engineering firms to be able to complete preliminary engineering reports or
• All of them have been approved.
• , that's, and then you listed out the approvals.
• Yes we're looking at the NMFA board approved projects. Okay.
• So that is something that requires PED approval.

Keywords: 996, all

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• I think that if the Legislature were to wait to approve this funding, I don't know that it would cause
• We have the current-year appropriation that was approved as part of the budget, about $17.5 million,
• Under normal circumstances, these proposals' approval would be justified, given that they meet basic
• In the 2027-28 budget year, approval without addressing the MBA structural imbalance would limit the
• Number two, on behalf of the professional engineers in California government, this is the third year

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee heard the Department of Finance’s May Revision overview and the LAO’s budget assessment, then questioned administration officials on several natural resources and transportation proposals. Finance described the state’s improved near-term fiscal picture, but also highlighted continued budget balancing measures, including use of the temporary surplus holding account, climate bond spending, transportation and DMV/CHP augmentations, and changes affecting CEQA filing systems, water programs, CalRecycle, and food and agriculture. The LAO argued the budget still relies heavily on reserves and borrowing, recommended rejecting or delaying many new discretionary proposals, and urged caution about ongoing costs and future-year impacts, especially for the General Fund, Motor Vehicle Account, and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. A major portion of the hearing focused on the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes proposal for Bay-Delta water quality implementation. Secretary Wade Crowfoot and Finance officials said the $25 million request would support early implementation of an enforceable program combining environmental flows, habitat restoration, and scientific monitoring, with the State Water Board retaining regulatory authority. The LAO said the proposal was premature because the updated Bay-Delta plan had not yet been adopted and asked for more clarity on the state’s existing commitments and future funding expectations. Several members expressed support for the program as a way to reduce long-running conflict over water policy, while others echoed concerns about timing and fiscal exposure. The committee also examined the proposed $125 million Proposition 4 contribution toward acquisition of the Golden Gate Fields property for a shoreline park and habitat restoration. State agencies said the project had a completed appraisal, was moving through a rolling grant process, and would leverage philanthropic and local funding, while members questioned why it was being elevated ahead of other park and conservation requests and whether it was the best use of limited bond dollars. The hearing then turned to transportation items, including $40 million for Clean California litter abatement, $6.2 million for Caltrans homeless coordinators, $73.4 million in DMV/Motor Vehicle Account requests, and funding for the 2028 Games route network. The LAO generally recommended rejecting or delaying the Clean California and homeless coordinator proposals pending more information, while members debated the need to preserve essential CHP and DMV operations despite the Motor Vehicle Account’s structural imbalance.

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• The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the House the approval
• Pursuant to clause one of Rule One, the Journal stands approved.
• to<00:07:39.039> the<00:07:39.199> house<00:07:39.440> the<00:07:39.680> approval
• to the house the approval thereof. to the house the approval thereof.
• The pledge of journal stands approved.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, November 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Let's first move the approval of the minutes. Is there any discussion?
• someone's name and they didn't approve someone's name and they didn't approve it<00:09:44.200>
• Thank you, and we welcome to the committee Associate Director of Engineering and Facilities Jeff Mah.
• I'm a hydraulic engineer. I'm also the associate director of engineering and facilities at the St.
• The conditions in the Mississippi River were just too dangerous for our engineering teams to get out

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• Just a little bit of background for me: you know, I am an engineer.
• I've worked at the mpca for uh engineer I've worked at the mpca for uh for<00:40:12.760> a<00
• they approve of a project or not they approve of a project or not um<01:18:51.679> are<01:18:52.040
• I'm a consultant, a consulting engineer. Commissioner Kessler is an engineer.
• I'm a consultant, a consulting engineer. Commissioner Kessler is an engineer.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . approval. approval.
• standards initiative were approved. standards initiative were approved.
• I have not seen anything for engineering I have not seen anything for engineering and<00:23:32.720
• <00:55:12.319> by to have this assessment approved by to have this assessment approved by
• But I... stands for public school approval. You stands for public school approval.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Oversight Committee met to review statewide education improvement and assessment issues under RSA 193-C:8-a, with the chair focusing on curriculum frameworks, academic standards, and resource elements tied to the state’s adequate education statutes. The chair walked through the statutory relationship between minimum standards for public school approval, academic standards, and local control of curriculum, noting that New Hampshire law requires curriculum frameworks to guide what students should know and be able to do while leaving districts flexibility in instruction. He also raised concerns that some subject areas appear to have current frameworks or standards while others do not, and suggested the committee may need to consider an amendment creating a curriculum frameworks and academic standards coordinator at the Department of Education. Nate Green, director of the Division of Education Analytics and Resources, explained that the terms “academic standards” and “curriculum frameworks” have evolved over time and are often used interchangeably, but can mean different things depending on the subject area. He said the state’s more prescriptive standards largely developed after No Child Left Behind, especially in math, ELA, and science, while older or less-tested subjects such as arts, physical education, and health often retained looser framework-style documents. Green outlined one possible approach of standardizing terminology, but also said New Hampshire could instead define curriculum frameworks separately as a combination of standards, curriculum, and instructional approaches. He emphasized that state standards must support statewide consistency and assessment, while local districts retain control over how they teach. Committee members discussed how these distinctions affect different grade levels and subjects, using examples from math and science to show that minimum standards are broad while academic standards are more specific and grade-level based. Green described how science standards are organized by physical science, life science, and earth/space science across grade bands, while math standards are more directly tied to individual grades. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported during this portion of the meeting; the discussion remained informational and exploratory as members considered whether statutory language or departmental organization should be updated.

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• Without objection, the reading of the journal Tuesday, April 28, 2026, is dispensed with and approved
• And the surest way to lose that competition is to start attacking the very engines of prosperity and
• And the surest way to lose that competition is to start attacking the very engines of prosperity and
• For more than six months, they're still waiting for approval.
• People are still waiting for their approvals on their SNAP.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Uh, we're not asking for secret engineering plans. We don't want secret designs.
• 10:44.400> city NDA that had been signed by the city NDA that had been signed by the city engineer
• . engineer. engineer.
• At their July 7 meeting, the North Mankato City Council voted unanimously to approve the AUAR, thereby
• by the approved plat and PUD<00:26:06.040> unless<00:26:06.400> required<00:26:06.840>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And as Carly said, that provides us an opportunity and approval to move into construction-related work
• And as Carly said, that provides us an opportunity and approval to move into construction-related work
• I'm not an engineer, so my math skills are not that close. But those are the numbers.
• Similarly, they do need those approvals of the STIP and the M-TIP.
• It is the federal approval that we can advance. They have to see that done.

Keywords: 904, all

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• So we've talked to State Engineering. We've talked to the Department of Transportation.
• I don't approve that we're bringing in all this other waste from.
• So the approved supplier program, which is the program that I am privileged to steward.
• You can access our list of approved suppliers. You can search by meat vendors.
• We are looking to sustain support for the Approved Supplier Program.

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• Our peer health educators are the health promotion engine behind LiveWell.
• Currently, we have 10 bachelor-level programs, and an 11th program is in the approval process.
• programs, and an 11th program is in the approval process.
• Areas in business, agriculture, engineering, and education certainly have leaders in AI.
• I'm a computer scientist and an aerospace engineer, and I've been at the University of Washington for

Summary: The committee spent much of the meeting hearing presentations on student mental health supports at Central Washington University, Washington State University, the University of Washington, and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. CWU described high levels of student distress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and basic-needs insecurity, along with a campus-wide holistic well-being model that includes behavioral intervention teams, emergency aid, peer outreach, community partnerships, and a collegiate recovery community. WSU emphasized loneliness, common presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship distress, and the role of housing and residence life, resident advisors, living-learning communities, and coordinated crisis response in identifying and supporting students. UW highlighted prevention and support programs through LiveWell, including alcohol and other drug consultations, confidential advocacy, suicide intervention, student needs navigation, peer health educators, and peer wellness coaches. The community and technical college system reported persistent access barriers, especially for students ages 18 to 24 and those facing housing or food insecurity, and said the legislature-funded mental health pilot at four colleges expanded counseling access, telehealth, and referral pathways, while broader system efforts focus on awareness, telehealth, basic-needs supports, and workforce training in behavioral health fields. Members asked each panel how they gather student feedback, and the institutions said they use surveys, evaluations, and ongoing outreach to students in services. Questions also focused on substance-use and recovery resources, Greek life outreach, and whether colleges have enough licensed mental health staff versus academic advisors; the community college board said not all colleges have licensed mental health providers on staff, and some rely on community contracts or telehealth. The committee also discussed whether counseling services are increasing because of post-pandemic effects or because students are more willing to seek help, with presenters saying both factors likely play a role. The committee then shifted to artificial intelligence in higher education. Washington State University, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and the community and technical college system described campus AI task forces, governance structures, and efforts to set policies for students, faculty, and staff. Presenters said institutions are requiring course-level AI use statements, promoting ethical and transparent use, expanding access to approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and using AI for teaching, research, advising, and administrative support while guarding privacy, equity, and academic integrity. Members raised concerns about deepfakes, bias, student monitoring, and whether AI should be used to screen applications or evaluate student work; presenters said human review remains essential and that some institutions prohibit AI use in hiring or admissions screening. The final presentation, from OSPI, described the statewide rollout of the School Links high school and beyond plan platform under 2023 legislation, saying it will standardize career and college planning across K-12, provide better data and student guidance, and connect students to postsecondary pathways and employers; OSPI said the rollout is underway but current funding only extends through June 30, 2026.

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• I could potentially ask Chair Baker to approve the minutes as presented in our packets.
• Our minutes are approved.
• has already approved a training board has already approved a training curriculum<00:03:33.640> and
• Dorisa Squire's operating engineer, first-year apprentice.
• today which is the operating engineers today which is the operating engineers career<01:19:43.719

Bills: HF339, HF1272, HF2121, HF2122, HF1216, HF1003, HF2319

Keywords: HF339, Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, nursing homes, long-term care, elder care, workforce standards, certified worker organizations, labor funding, general fund appropriation, worker grants, Minnesota labor law, nursing home staffing, caregiver workforce, section 181.214, HF1272, nursing home, boarding care home, nursing home workers, labor standards, Medicaid-certified facility

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• I'm Nat Chaffer, the General Counsel for the State Engineer.
• Stream Commission, and John Romero, who is the Director of Water Rights at the Office of the State Engineer
• Now, you mentioned the state engineers. Are they in here? Okay, so what happens exactly?
• Unfortunately, the information we have from the Office of the State Engineer (OSE) doesn't calculate
• We're going to get Matt Jacobs from the Office of the State Engineer.

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• In that case, I would entertain a motion to approve the financial report. Approve.
• We, since we just approved numbers, will those changes have to come back to us to be approved?
• No, the changes are approved. It will not affect that.
• I would make The motion to approve this grant application.
• Engine 911 committee update. Continue to work on the engine 91RP.

Keywords: 914, all

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• Army Reserves and served with an engineering battalion in Washington, Iowa.
• Musk, an unelected official, who operates outside of government, who doesn't need to be approved by the
• Pursuant to clause 1 of Rule 1, the Journal stands approved.
• Veteran entrepreneurs are powerful economic engines and job creators.
• The industry has created high-paying jobs in engineering and infrastructure.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Private sector companies following MoDOT-approved plans should not face years of litigation for incidents
• But when they are doing exactly what the state requires, following approved plans and nationally recognized
• I'm here on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies and the state of Missouri.
• I'm here on behalf of the American Council of Engineering Companies and the state of Missouri.
• I'm the deputy director and chief engineer from MoDOT, here for information on this bill.

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 916, which would limit contractor liability on Missouri Department of Transportation projects when contractors are following approved plans and standards, and would also clarify that contractors are not required to indemnify the state as a condition of bidding or beginning work. Senator Berger and several supporters argued the bill would align responsibility with control, reduce unnecessary litigation, and lower insurance and project costs for contractors who are sued for conditions they did not create. They emphasized that the bill would not protect negligence, defective workmanship, or concealment, and the sponsor described examples of contractors being drawn into lawsuits before work began or after projects were complete. Supporters included representatives of construction firms, the Missouri Asphalt Payment Association, the AGC of Missouri, the Missouri Municipal League, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and engineering groups. Contractors described cases where they were sued over alleged design issues or incidents occurring after completion, saying they had no ability to change the design but still incurred legal and insurance costs. One municipal league witness also explained a separate provision clarifying that a public entity does not waive sovereign immunity merely by being named as an additional insured on a contractor’s policy. MoDOT’s deputy director testified for informational purposes, warning that removing indemnification could expose the state to more litigation during construction. After the committee established a quorum in executive session, a motion was made to vote Senate Bill 916 do pass. The committee approved the bill unanimously, 8-0, and then adjourned.

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• Once we issue approval, then the demolition can start with the existing funding. Thank you, Mr.
• The other thing is we have received the approval... to proceed from Joe Black and the HED.
• We need engineers.
• , petroleum engineering, or mechanical engineering, any sort of the high-more difficult more rigorous
• And that's something that we would approve in the plan that they submit to our department easily.

Keywords: 996, all

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• And so, uh, for that reason, We've approved it.
• You know, the best practices, the best engineering and all of these things, you know, so that we can
• The TCEQ's bond review process is aimed at reviewing and approving tax, primarily tax secured bonds,
• So, so we would take the piece of equipment, we would use engineering, technical information, EPA.
• , not approve, uh, approve a contract of some sort, approve water right or, or whatever.

Bills: HB 1520, HB 1525, HB 1530, HB 1535, HB 2068, HB 2091, HB 2347, HB 2372, HB 2805, HB 2815, HB 2867, HB 3154, HB 3482, HB 3483, HB 3663, HB 3781, HB 3901, HB 3915, HB 4135, HB 4153, HB 4158, HB 4329, HB 4331

Keywords: Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director

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• And after we hopefully approve the resolution, I hope it would be the will of the body on behalf of myself
• with my colleagues for a moment what it was like to watch the Artemis II launch with scientists and engineers
• The first was at about six seconds to go in the countdown, when the engines fired with a massive roar
• their journey around the moon is a test of their work, their calculations, their experiments, their engineering
• industry leaders on human landing systems and provided expertise in aerodynamics, navigation, systems engineering

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Special Session 1, 976, house, all

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• Chairman, and committee members for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 5008, the Texas A&M Engineering
• The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, commonly known as TEAS, is a state research agency committed
• The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station has a part of it that is called the National Center for
• Thank you for considering this important initiative. them along with their partners at the Texas Engineering
• The time it takes to wait out approvals, appeals, hearings, and more will expend a tremendous amount

Bills: HB1654, HB1691, HB2545, HB2652, HB3799, HB4144, HB5008

Keywords: peace officers, firefighters, employment protection, worker's compensation, job security, maximum medical improvement, government employment, firefighter cancer benefits, emergency medical technicians, compensation claims, cancer exposures, firefighting hazards, workforce training, rural development, grant program, job-specific training, Texas Workforce Commission, child care, single-parent, subsidized