Video & Transcript Research : 'engineering fees'

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a retired construction engineer.
  • Also have the engineers make engineering decisions on contract on construction matters. 15 years ago
  • engineers make engineering decisions on engineers make engineering decisions on contract<00:34:44.919
  • told him that the Corps of Engineers told him that the Corps of Engineers offers<00:35:50.400>
  • , engineering, engineering, I<00:49:42.240> have<00:49:42.440> a<00:49:42.480> little
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2613, SD1, HD1, relating to public school land transfer. The Attorney General’s office and the Department of Education supported the bill’s technical cleanup of Act 307, but strongly opposed a new provision that would convey school parcels containing public and school library facilities to the Hawaii State Public Library System. They argued the added transfer language conflicted with Act 307’s purpose of consolidating school land for more efficient school operations, and said existing law already allows co-located library use through rights of entry, licenses, or other agreements. The library system supported the bill and said it was trying to resolve longstanding operational conflicts on shared school-campus libraries, especially where public access, construction, and campus safety issues arise. Members questioned whether the Board of Education should simply mediate the dispute, whether the bill was the right solution, and whether a formal memorandum of agreement might be a better approach than a land transfer. The library system described years of difficulty coordinating with DOE on projects and said it needed a clearer process to complete work and spend CIP funds. Discussion also touched on a Kauai parcel in the bill, identified as a tennis court, and whether resurfacing could be completed before any transfer. The Attorney General indicated that if the goal is to preserve library uses while keeping title with the state, DLNR or another documented arrangement may be more appropriate than transferring fee title to the library system. The committee then heard SB 2543 SD2 HD1, relating to state construction projects. DAGS supported the measure, and the Hawaii Ironworkers Stabilization Fund and Hawaii Building Construction Trade Council strongly supported it, saying the bill would help spot-check high-cost projects and reduce waste from overruns and delays. One testifier opposed the bill, arguing the proposed construction manager role was too limited and that DAGS needed more training, decentralized authority, and better internal decision-making rather than a new layer of oversight. Supporters said the bill was intended as a pilot program to address repeated cost overruns and improve accountability on state construction projects.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Appropriations Feb 12th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the... ...of residents for purposes of out-of-state fee waivers. But these kids live here.
  • I don't know. ...fee for college that their classmates paid because they all live here, that you think
  • You want to become engineers, want to become teachers, want to become nurses, etc.
  • And that's because over 63,000 out-of-state fee waiers, In tuition and fees.
  • But instead of investing in these students, ...engineers and community leaders.
Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee met to hear SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. The sponsor described the bill as a response to federal immigration priorities and said it replaces a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, expands local-federal cooperation, increases penalties for crimes committed by unauthorized immigrants, requires detention in certain cases, broadens information sharing, funds detention-bed expansion and law-enforcement training, and ends in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students. The bill also includes provisions related to sanctuary policies, voter fraud, transport of unauthorized aliens, and driver’s license-related offenses. The sponsor said the bill appropriates roughly $300 million overall, including $250 million for grants and $48 million for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for interdiction and border-related enforcement work. Committee members questioned the bill’s scope, costs, and implementation. Senators focused heavily on the tuition-waiver repeal, asking how many students would be affected and whether the bill would harm students who have long lived in Florida. They also pressed on whether the bill should include stronger E-Verify provisions, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, whether local officials could be penalized for policy choices, and how immigration status would be verified in court and jail settings. The sponsor and Senator Fine said the tuition waiver would be removed for undocumented students, that the bill does not address E-Verify, and that the measure is intended to make immigration status a factor in detention and sentencing. Questions also addressed detention-bed capacity, reimbursement rates, and whether corrections staff would receive bonuses or salary increases; sponsors said bonuses are included for participating law enforcement, while broader salary issues would be handled in the regular budget process. Public testimony was sharply divided. Supporters and information-only witnesses, including Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and former officials, said the bill would help Florida coordinate with federal authorities, expand bed space, and close loopholes in existing immigration enforcement. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Policy Institute, labor groups, and immigrant advocates argued the bill is unconstitutional, likely to trigger litigation, and harmful to families, schools, and the economy. They warned that the pretrial detention provisions could lead to wrongful detentions and that the tuition changes would reduce access to higher education and cost the state tuition revenue. No final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt, but the committee continued through public comment and extended the meeting to complete the agenda.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
  • The first one is for structural engineering, adding time and funds. >> This was originally done in '21
  • These are for architectural and engineering services on an as-funds-are-available basis.
  • Their exam fees are about $100 to $130 per exam. Applications come to ADEM; we approve them.
  • It’s engineering services related to the... It’s engineering services related to the Clotilda.
  • It's adding to the contract maximum to our open-end agreement through DCM for architectural and engineering
Keywords: 924, joint, all
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

House in Session Apr 25th, 2025

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • APPRAISERS MUST EXCHANGE EVIDENCE PRIOR TO THE HEARING AND ALLOWS VALUE ADJUSTMENT TO INCREASE THE FEE
  • so it creates a two-way attorney fees provision where the loser pays.
  • Quickly going to go to the prevailing fees portion.
  • Number two, get involved in litigation, you will lose enough to pay somebody else's party fees.
  • So we are talking about an economic engine in work and tourism, that's what being on the CRA does.
Bills: HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 29, HB 125, HB 145, HB 171, HB 255, HB 50, HB 363, HB 116, HB 491, HB 1495, HB 368, HB 1285, HB 1905, HB 2002, HB 917, HB 2723, HB 2067, HB 1238, HB 745, HB 1188, HB 1606, HB 2003, HB 2147, HB 2355, HB 2546, HB 2495, HB 2818, HB 2249, HB 3228, HB 3240, HB 1507, HB 658, HB 1748, HB 1851, HB 1922, HB 2798, HB 107, HB 1587, HB 3684, HB 118, HB 388, HB 114, HB 205, HB 2789, HB 2791, HB 499, HB 2960, HB 3163, HB 3135, HB 2427, HB 1618, HB 1672, HB 1722, HB 1338, HB 787, HB 2618, HB 879, HB 1126, HB 4134, HB 3513, HB 718, HB 1536, HB 1445, HB 1640, HB 1893, HB 1734, HB 3229, HB 3306, HB 1276, HB 3272, HB 3276, HB 3516, HB 4145, HB 1585, HB 4810, HB 2989, HB 2558, HB 3014, HB 2742, HB 1695, HB 609, HB 630, HB 420, HB 767, HB 1708, HB 1404, HB 2457, HB 140, HB 227, HB 913, HB 2198, HB 2763, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB 1318, HB 2358, HB 2765, HB 2735, HB 3307, HB 1242, HB 2842, HB 333, HB 201, HB 694, HB 2415, HB 155, HB 272, HB 405, HB 519, HB 1136, HB 1275, HB 1437, HB 1532, HB 1675, HB 1868, HB 1888, HB 1990, HB 2286, HB 2523, HB 3129, HB 3251, HB 3354, HB 3479, HB 3803, HB 3804, HB 3805, HB 3806, HB 3887, HB 4163, HB 4238, HB 1240, HB 1842, HB 2029, HB 2622, HB 3255, HB 654, HB 4643, HB 4945, HB 3611, HB 3724, HB 3623, HB 3810, HB 4127, HCR 78, HCR 12, SB 767
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/17/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, as a reminder, Madam Chair, Toward Zero Deaths is the four E's: engineering, education, enforcement
  • <00:41:55.680> was Senator Nelson your County engineer was Senator Nelson your County engineer
  • <00:42:56.480> were things that um County Engineers were things that um County Engineers were
  • So there's 1,871 citations issued in 2024, and the total citations fees that were collected is $570.
  • The actual fee for not having a ticket is that right? Wow. Ms. Lenell? Correct.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (03/05/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • the DMV collects the registration fees the DMV collects the registration fees and<00:33:58.399><
  • Just want, on my mind, you mentioned fees, so there are some fees that you all control and set up and
  • mentioned fees so there are some fees mentioned fees so there are some fees that<01:57:31.159>
  • Road toll and motor vehicle fee revenues Road toll and motor vehicle fee revenues go<02:13:07.880>
  • can pay your toll without a Hefty fee can pay your toll without a Hefty fee but<02:47:20.240>
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process. A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities. Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (01/28/2025)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are impact fees. Those are one-time.
  • I'm sure DES costs a lot of money to run, and they're full of engineers and designers and people that
  • We should have soil-based engineering and designs and not abstract town considerations for lot sizes,
  • <01:23:16.520> and to run and they're full of Engineers and to run and they're full of Engineers
  • <01:23:46.760> and soil-based and um engineering and soil-based and um engineering and designs
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Session (05/07/2026)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:37:47.760> from collecting undercollection fees from collecting undercollection fees from
  • The objection from the Brewers Association raised the tier 2 fee from $480 to $720.
  • Edna raised the tier 2 fee from $480 to Edna raised the tier 2 fee from $480 to $720. $720. $720.
  • The car engine drops instead of landing in the patient's lap.
  • The car engine the brunt of the trauma.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EDT Public Hearing 02-04-2025

Economic Development and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:13:11.720> I'm<00:13:11.839> a<00:13:11.959> civil<00:13:12.199> engineer
  • and operations um I'm a civil engineer and operations um I'm a civil engineer by<00:13:13.040>
  • It includes licensing fees, which a lot of states use to administer their sports wagering programs, so
  • It includes licensing fees, which a lot of states use to administer their sports wagering programs, so
  • <01:12:18.920> which program it includes licensing fees which program it includes licensing
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard several measures on agriculture, energy, stadium governance, and hotel consumer protections. On SB 448 relating to agriculture, Agra Business Development Corporation and the Hawaii Farm Bureau testified in support of a proposed conservation easement acquisition in Central Oahu; the chair asked follow-up questions about the exact location, cost, and agricultural potential of the land, and the witness said the parcel had good soil and water and was former pineapple land, with cost still to be provided. On SB 827 relating to meat processing, the Department of Economic Development and Tourism said the state needs more meat-processing capacity and that any grant program should complement, not compete with, existing efforts; the Attorney General’s office warned the bill lacked legally sufficient standards for grants of public money under the state constitution and offered draft standards. Several industry and chamber witnesses supported the measure, while discussion focused on the need for brick-and-mortar or modular facilities, infrastructure costs, federal inspection needs, and access for hunters and neighbor islands. The committee then took up SB 1269 relating to geothermal resources, which drew broad support from county officials, energy consultants, utility representatives, and community advocates, with one witness opposing it. Supporters described geothermal as a viable, indigenous, firm baseload energy source that could help reduce Hawaii’s high electricity costs and support clean energy goals; one witness emphasized prior work in New Zealand and another urged the state to move forward with exploration. A DBEDT representative explained that the department is coordinating geothermal-related work with the Hawaii Technology Development Corp., the University of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Energy Office, noting a prior $3 million appropriation, phase-one community engagement work, and plans to seek a contractor for geoscience and exploration in phase two. Members pressed DBEDT to explain how this bill fits with other geothermal measures moving through different committees, and the chair asked the department to review SB 993 and better coordinate the package of geothermal bills. On SB 1337 relating to the Stadium Authority, the stadium manager testified in support of clarifying quorum rules, explaining that the authority currently has eight seated voting members out of nine possible voting seats and that the bill would help ensure voting members are counted for quorum; he said meetings have not been delayed. Finally, on SB 883 relating to hotels, the Attorney General’s office raised First Amendment and contract-law concerns and recommended adding a purpose statement and a non-impairment savings clause. Unite Here Local 5 and other supporters said guests should be notified of hotel service disruptions such as construction, closures, or labor disputes, while opponents questioned who would enforce the law, what penalties would apply, and whether the measure could require hotels to pay damages even without a complaint. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are exempt from having to pay the increase in the fee.
  • would be, if passed, and I hope it will come out of committee today, would require that the Corps of Engineers
  • <00:12:13.600> of uh would require that the core of uh would require that the core of engineers
  • 16.000> the<00:12:16.880> dredge<00:12:17.360> material<00:12:18.240> for engineers
  • uh use the dredge material for engineers uh use the dredge material for a<00:12:18.800> beneficial
Bills: HB38, HB39, HB181, HB38, HB39, HB181
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 12, 2026 @ 1:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:33:19.280> So segregated rates and handling fees.
  • So segregated rates and handling fees.
  • to the counties and increase the fee to the counties and increase the fee and<01:55:44.719> and
  • And their fees are going up to their users.
  • And so fees are going up to their users.
Keywords: 910, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Labor - 03/13/25

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • That’s the virtual inspection fee.
  • <00:06:47.160> I fees and our elevator inspection fees I fees and our elevator inspection
  • The shipment label fee and the resale decal fee are both new.
  • That fee that you'd pay, that same fee, to have the home inspected.
  • That fee that you'd pay, that same fee, to have the home inspected.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Public Works and Highways (03/04/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and our fees, which by law we're required to ask for.
  • Those fees are included in our capital budget estimates as well.
  • <00:51:20.079> the<00:51:20.440> fees<00:51:21.440> the<00:51:21.520> fees
  • <00:51:21.839> don't and the fees the fees the fees don't and the fees the fees the fees don't
  • <05:03:17.320> technology 2019 NCC engineering technology 2019 NCC engineering technology
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Department of Administrative Services presented its capital budget process and priorities, explaining how agencies assess facility needs, rank projects, and submit requests to the governor’s office. DAS described its Plant and Property division, which maintains 96 state buildings, and Public Works, which develops detailed cost estimates for selected projects. Officials said the governor’s office has traditionally narrowed requests into priority tiers, but this year all projects were estimated, creating more work and less detail. They also emphasized that the capital budget book functions as legislative intent and can be binding on how approved funds are used. On the substance of the request, DAS highlighted several priorities: continued funding for the state ERP system upgrade to the cloud, with about $5 million requested for sustainability and related Treasury functions; emergency fund and annex renovation work; a sprinkler replacement at DMV; and elevator repairs at the main building. Karen Rocky also identified maintenance projects that rose in priority after a facility condition assessment, including HVAC work for Portsmouth Circuit Court and Coos County Courthouse, boilers and controls for Carroll County and Lebanon Circuit Court, brick repointing at the main building and annex, window replacement at Spalding, and Brown building elevator replacement. Officials noted that the governor’s proposed capital budget included fewer DAS projects than in past years and no projects for the Bureau of Court Facilities. The committee also discussed lapses and reprogramming of prior appropriations. DAS said the first eight projects approved in 2023 remain under construction and should be extended, while many 2021 projects are delayed because of ARPA-related workload and broader construction backlogs. Members reviewed a 2019 project list and agreed to lapse project number 49, the Spalding roof project, with about $81,000 remaining. DAS also said some small 2019 balances, including courthouse generators, a boiler, cooling and controls, roof and exterior repairs, and the State House Annex elevator, could be redirected through Capital Budget Overview toward the Hillsboro County South Cell Block project. The hearing ended with questions about project schedules, ARPA deadlines, and the division of authority between DoIT and DAS for the ERP system.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/20/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • of engineers, employeeowned firm of engineers, architects,<00:09:23.360> architects,<00:09:24.000
  • to be $50,000 for the application fee to be $50,000 for the application fee and<00:19:51.280>
  • regulatory requirements that engineers regulatory requirements that engineers that<00:52:58.400>
  • Engineer Association of Minnesota on Engineer Association of Minnesota on this<01:20:52.560> wonderful
  • engineers and Miss Foster is Ottertale County<01:31:08.960> Engineer.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/02/2026 - Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse

Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse

Transcript Highlights:
  • fiduciary around $17,000, and with the loss of the case, my mother could be on the hook for lawyer fees
  • The court also ordered my mother to post a $200,000 cash-secured payment, fees, and expenses associated
  • My mother's estate was significantly depleted by fees and expenses.
  • Some of the fees were reduced by Commissioner Smith, but not by much.
  • My father built engines in his garage.
Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse opened by explaining it was gathering testimony on elder abuse, especially alleged misconduct involving court-appointed systems such as guardians ad litem and fiduciaries, to identify gaps in law and oversight and develop legislative fixes. The chair limited each witness’s time, asked for names and contact information for follow-up, and repeatedly noted that some allegations might warrant referral to law enforcement, the attorney general, or county attorneys if basic criminal elements were present. Several witnesses described alleged abuse in guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary cases. Dr. Holly Lauder said her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was subjected to allegedly deficient psychological capacity evaluations that ignored treating doctors and family input, leading to a fiduciary arrangement that later resulted in neglect. Kevin Axson described his mother’s probate case, saying a guardian ad litem and conservator were appointed after a family financial dispute, that the guardian ad litem and fiduciary had little contact with his mother, and that the estate was burdened with substantial fees and a $200,000 bond requirement. Frieda Alvarado testified about a 94-year-old client, Samuel Armento, saying he was isolated, medicated without his request, and treated without dignity after a fiduciary and care team took control. Bill Chalmers, Johnny Hamilton, and Kathy Hamilton also testified about Sam Armento’s case, alleging isolation, excessive fees, conflicts of interest, and poor oversight by fiduciaries and caregivers. Other witnesses raised broader concerns about Arizona probate practices. David Redkey said he has been under a long-running conservatorship despite earning degrees and maintaining capacity, and alleged that court-appointed professionals and fiduciaries overcharged his estate and blocked efforts to terminate the arrangement. Susan Wolfe described the Peyton case, alleging that a wife’s conservatorship and related court actions led to the loss of assets, exclusion of witnesses, and large fees for a relatively small monthly care bill. Dr. Lewis Heller, an OB-GYN and disciplinary committee member, said the medical evaluations he reviewed showed the people involved were competent and that the conduct he observed was unethical and possibly criminal. Renee Self testified that she lost her role as trustee and spent large sums defending her father’s estate, alleging that the probate process stripped her father of assets and limited her access to him despite APS findings that her actions were in his best interests. No formal committee votes or legislative actions were taken in the excerpt, but members repeatedly expressed concern, asked for documents and transcripts, and indicated they would follow up with witnesses and consider stakeholder meetings to craft legislation addressing oversight, transparency, and accountability in guardianship and fiduciary systems.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • engineers, and analysts must possess. engineers, and analysts must possess.
  • Such fees could support projects like improving safety and transit at the local level.
  • Such fees could support projects like improving safety and transit at the local level.
  • Such fees could support projects like improving safety and transit at the local level.
  • Such fees could support projects like improving safety and transit at the local level.
Bills: HF3553, HF3513, HF3576
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Leg Committee Meeting - 2026-04-08

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Army Corps of Engineers' concurrence point process.
  • Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Next is Chad Angles from Moore Engineering, Inc.
  • Next is Chad Angles for more Engineering Inc?
  • But next we have Patrick Norris, an engineer.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • bit of a plug, but some years ago, I think it was two legislative sessions ago, we ended up removing fees
  • You probably don't want this to be out publicly, but because all of the fees were removed, I mean, you
  • This is for the State Engineer.
  • And just want to call out too that there is a reauthorization for the State Engineer on Line 100 and
  • But as I said, there's $130 million here from the State Engineer for water rights.
Keywords: 996, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Asking questions and re-engineering processes are things that we definitely need to do in government
  • So if you think about it, in fee-for-service Medicare, it's like running a pizza shop.
  • In fact, if you look at the FDA structure, these staff are actually paid for largely by user fees from
  • I remember saying this to my head of engineering at the time, and he wisely remarked that that's the
  • through legislation, to move diagnosis coding across the Medicare program, not just MA, but also in fee-for-service
Summary: The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 13th, 2026 at 09:32 am

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there a fee for parking when individuals come to any event at the African American Performing Arts
  • The promoters have an opportunity to pay a flat fee and build that into the cost of their ticketing.
  • I am thinking about affordability around housing, and I know that the architects and engineers don't.
  • Just a reminder that that other revenue consists of user fees, license leases, and interest.
  • Swift Engineering, on the lower left, is another company that's working on the high-altitude platform
Keywords: 996, all