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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Mar 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- As you can see, there is the joint seal, square yards of panel replacement, and cubic yards of small
- some of that vertical development that donn hanger the water wastewater improvements, continuing to replace
- overweight loads, so As good as that OK PROS system was, it's at its end of life, and we're about to replace
- That is in progress, and we expect a notice to proceed to replace OK PROS with a system called Proiles
- So, it was time to replace that location, and we are Under construction or about to go under construction
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- that the building was so old and in such poor condition that essentially they said you're trying to replace
- of the things that has happened to us in this process is that they're saying the HVAC we want to replace
- So we didn't have a replacement policy on all this or anything?
- I don't know if you had replacement cost or ACV or what you had.
- And so we're always going to pay for the replacement.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- prohibited from tampering with or modifying an e-bike to change the vehicle's speed capability without replacing
- An EV is an electric vehicle, simply a combustion engine replaced with a battery, but it's still a car
- Chris Mendoza, continued: An EV is an electric vehicle, simply a combustion engine replaced with a battery
- These e-bikes, the more powerful ones, are essentially motorcycles, replacing their combustion engine
- 167 high-occupancy toll lanes, the Interstate 405 express toll lanes, and the Interstate Bridge Replacement
Keywords:
commute trip reduction, definitions, transportation, environmental impact, urban planning, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, regulation, vehicle classification, tolling, emergency suspension, public access, state highways, transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- businesses finance projects such as energy efficiency upgrades, solar installations, and emergency HVAC replacements
- This program supports districts where it can be difficult to modernize or replace school facilities.
- We are here in support of the Governor's proposed supplemental million dollars to replace a very critical
- We are here in support of the Governor's proposed supplemental million dollars to replace a very critical
- Right now, single-pane windows are being replaced with the current grant that we're using, and that'll
Summary:
The House Capital Budget Committee opened its first hearing of the session on HB 2295 and briefly heard a presentation from OFM Senior Budget Advisor Jen Masterson on Governor Ferguson’s proposed supplemental capital budget. She said the proposal uses about $396 million in new appropriations, leaving roughly $5.4 million in remaining bond authority, and includes major investments in housing, urgent state facility needs, climate-related projects, K-12 school safety and modernization, and higher education minor works. The housing package was the largest share, with $225 million for the Housing Trust Fund, plus funding for homeownership, preservation, manufactured housing communities, and flood-impacted home repair. Committee members asked follow-up questions about Rainier School and juvenile rehabilitation projects, and staff said Rainier School was on the plan and that juvenile rehabilitation funding included flexible capacity funding and facility improvements.
Public testimony was largely supportive of the governor’s housing, education, climate, and natural resources proposals, while several speakers urged changes. Housing advocates, Habitat for Humanity, community land trusts, and service providers backed the Housing Trust Fund and homeownership funding, including support for manufactured housing preservation and transit-oriented affordable housing. School and college representatives supported small district modernization, seismic safety, lead remediation, and minor works funding, while some asked for additional support for specific projects such as Cascadia College’s new building, Central Washington University’s feeder line replacement, and WSU Spokane health education renovations. Natural resource and tribal witnesses supported salmon recovery and community forest investments, but asked for more funding for RCO community forest and estuary programs.
A major recurring concern was the proposed $75 million transfer from the Public Works Assistance Account, which cities, counties, sewer and water districts, and the Public Works Board said would jeopardize low-interest loans already awarded for local infrastructure projects and shift costs onto distressed communities. Other testimony opposed the budget’s omission of certain projects, including the University of Washington’s power plant decarbonization work and a Spokane cultural hub, while some local governments requested funding for wastewater and flood-control projects. No votes were taken; the chair closed the public hearing after testimony concluded.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 1832 - Jobs and Labor Omnibus - 05/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It says the Explore Minnesota part of me requested Minnesota Humanities Center be replaced, or the funds
- It says the Explore Minnesota part of me requested Minnesota Humanities Center be replaced, or the funds
- seeing any, R72. requested Minnesota Humanities Center be requested Minnesota Humanities Center be replaced
- replaced replaced um um um uh<00:02:48.600><c> or</c><00:02:48.680><c> the</c><00:02:48.800><c> funds
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This delete-all amendment deletes everything and replaces it with nothing.
- This is an amendment by which we remove all of the language and replace it with nothing.
- See, this is one of those where we take everything out and we replace it with nothing.
- idea of attracting the big fish manufacturer to come to the state and build here has, I think, been replaced
- with the idea of let's home-grow our own businesses that are already here. ...has, I think, been replaced
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and took up a long agenda of House and Senate bills, many of them conforming or “orphan” measures that were amended with delete-all or strike-all amendments to place them in conference posture. Among those reported favorably were HB 5015 on the State Group Insurance Program, HB 5009 creating the Florida Accountability Office, HB 5013 on state-funded property reinsurance, HB 5201 on state financial accounting, HB 5203 on the Capitol Center, and HB 5501 on documentary stamp tax distributions. The committee also approved SB 1292 on public records exemptions for certain email addresses, SB 1290 on highway safety and motor vehicle agency changes, SB 26 on an uncontested claims settlement, SB 176 and SJR 174 on homestead property assessment for flood-mitigation improvements, and SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School procedures.
Several substantive bills drew discussion. SB 924, covering fertility preservation services for cancer patients under the state health plan, received supportive comments from members and was reported favorably. SB 1160 expanded health insurance premium coverage for law enforcement officers and their families when catastrophic injury or death occurs in the line of duty or during official training, and it also passed. HB 1662, the Department of Transportation package, established or revised programs involving the Florida Transportation Academy, transportation research, rural transit, airport and seaport accountability, advanced air mobility, landscaping, and HOV lane changes; it was amended after testimony from the Florida Airports Council about landing-fee language and questions from members about AAM and HOV lane implementation, then reported favorably.
The committee also heard and approved SB 600, which codifies a statewide manufacturing office and creates a Florida manufacturing promotional campaign and grant framework, and SB 602, the fee bill tied to that campaign. That pair prompted the most extensive debate, with members asking about grant structure, eligibility, oversight, and whether the program could become a “slush fund”; the sponsor and Florida Makes said the program is aimed at small manufacturers, would be subject to rulemaking, and is intended to support training and modernization. SB 602 passed on a mostly party-line vote with Senator Pizzo voting no. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment will replace line 20 on page one with the following: years of age or... one with the following
- Then it will replace, starting with line nine, replace lines 49 through 50 on page... replace lines 49
- It's going to replace lines 222 through 224 on page 8 with the following: ...with the following: "Days
Keywords:
law enforcement, retirement benefits, Alabama Peace Officers, agency-issued badge, agency-issued pistol, resisting arrest, custody, public safety, Alabama law, traffic infractions, traffic ticket, disposition, criminal contempt, vessel registration, boating fees, state funds, regulatory changes, water safety, compliance, false information
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a little over 300 projects, and it is everything from new construction to like-kind replacement
- for things like generators, air conditioners, roofs, the things that need to be repaired and replaced
- probably seen some of this, and if you've walked into an office where the windows have not yet been replaced
- The Capitol heating, ventilation, and air conditioning project: so we're literally gutting and replacing
- But this is replacing all of the equipment that was originally put in the building in 1977.
Summary:
The committee heard three informational presentations. First, Lieutenant Rob Rowe of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discussed derelict vessel removal, explaining the legal definition of derelict and at-risk vessels, the causes of vessel abandonment, and the impact of recent hurricanes on the number of cases. He said FWC has nearly 1,000 active derelict vessel cases, with 576 ready for removal, and described the agency’s use of ARPA funds, grants to local governments, contractor lists, and the V-TIP vessel turn-in program to speed removals and prevent vessels from becoming derelict. Senators asked about how to expedite removals, insurance coverage, due process timelines, and storage challenges; Rowe said the 21-day process is constrained by constitutional due process and that more staffing and prevention funding would help.
Next, Stephen Fielder of the Department of Financial Services presented on the My Safe Florida Home program, which provides grants for homeowners to harden homes before storms. He reviewed program eligibility, grant types, reimbursement averages, and performance data, and said the program has received $633 million in appropriations overall. He noted that the program is outsourced to private vendors, has low administrative overhead, and has processed large numbers of inspections and reimbursements. Senators questioned contractor requirements, permits, overhead costs, and whether the program should be brought in-house; Fielder said permits are required before reimbursement, contractor licensing is verified, and the department is considering several administrative clarifications, including townhome roof work, inspection expiration, and whether grants should be limited per person or per home. A retired educator also testified in support of more assistance for homeowners facing insurance problems.
Finally, Tom Berger of the Department of Management Services outlined the Florida Facilities Pool and the state’s real estate development and management work. He described the bonded facility program, the state’s 112 managed facilities, lease administration, parking contracts, maintenance operations, and more than $1 billion in active construction projects. He highlighted major projects such as the Emergency Operations Center, Capitol complex upgrades, a new visitor screening center, and facilities for other agencies including veterans’ services, juvenile justice, and the courts. Senators asked about lease terms, appropriation language, vacancy in leased space, and whether the state uses a uniform lease form; Berger said the lease document is standardized and that agencies determine their space needs. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment by motion.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- a one-to-one replacement.
- . replacement. replacement.
- </c> for a wetland replacement credit. for a wetland replacement credit.
- </c><01:45:28.240><c> for</c> a one-to-one replacement for a one-to-one replacement for transportation
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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Capitol Interpretive Exhibits and Wayfinding Subcommittee, May 7, 2026
Capitol Interpretive Exhibits and Wayfinding Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Are you leaving it there, or are you replacing it? >> Replacing it?
- Are you leaving it there, or are you replacing it? >> Replacing it?
- </c> maybe a replacement sign um taped up. maybe a replacement sign um taped up.
- So, we're replacing that.
- </c> just a punch item that we're replacing just a punch item that we're replacing the<01:23:43.440><
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> re, you know, replacing re, you know, replacing >> the<00:40:04.240><c> reproduction</c><00
- But I don't think that, um, the way the bill's written, it doesn't require entities to replace their
- </c><00:42:58.079><c> their</c><00:42:59.359><c> um</c> require entities to replace their um require
- </c> because they're not required to replace because they're not required to replace existing<00:43:19.040
- </c> this amendment does is on uh replace this amendment does is on uh replace lines<01:50:41.679><c>
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/16/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- In February 2022, then Representative Lang submitted a replace-all amendment.
- In February 2022, then Representative Lang submitted a replace-all amendment.
- </c><00:04:02.239><c> That</c> submitted a replace all amendment.
- That submitted a replace all amendment.
- Um, I feel like I could<00:08:21.599><c> be</c><00:08:21.759><c> replaced</c><00:08:22.080><c> by</c>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 14th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill replaces confusion with enforceable standards, replaces delay with clear timelines, and replaces
- The bill replaces confusion with enforceable standards, replaces delay with clear timelines, and replaces
- inconsistent claim handlings with science, with clear timelines and replaces inconsistent claim handlings
- In the last year, this bill has changed from the creation of a new EPR fully replacing California’s oil
- This is not intended to replace the agency. Obviously, they're the ones who will set these limits.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So if you're thinking of doing something with, from a natural gas or, you know, replacing natural gas
- And then the last piece is, once we know how much electric demand there would be if we replace natural
- </c><00:29:32.960><c> natural</c><00:29:33.279><c> gas</c><00:29:34.000><c> the</c> be if we replace
- natural gas the be if we replace natural gas the question<00:29:34.799><c> becomes</c><00:29:35.279><
- </c> replacement and what we have today. replacement and what we have today.
Bills:
HF4770
Summary:
The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then took up House File 4770, as amended by an A1 technical amendment. The bill was presented as a proposal to help Liberty Diversified International and Liberty Paper in Becker plan for replacement steam and energy supply as the Shuro facility closure approaches in 2030. Testimony described Liberty Paper’s current closed-loop steam arrangement with Shuro, the need to study future fuel and technology options, and the potential use of anaerobic digestion, biomass, construction and demolition waste, and food waste to produce steam and possibly power. Members asked about feedstock availability, the need for a feasibility study, possible backup natural gas use, and whether waste heat or wastewater heat could be useful. The bill was laid over as amended.
The committee then heard a presentation from CenterPoint Energy on Minnesota heating demand and electrification. CenterPoint staff said affordability and reliability are central concerns and outlined how the utility manages customer costs through energy efficiency, contracting, storage, peak shaving, and conservation. Dr. Joel Lynch presented research on peak heating with natural gas and the “missing piece” in Minnesota’s electrification puzzle, explaining that Minnesota’s cold climate makes winter heating demand especially challenging and that replacing natural gas would require substantial new electric capacity and renewable resources. He compared his work with prior national and state studies and said the analysis used Minnesota-specific gas throughput, COP assumptions across several electrification scenarios, and January renewable capacity data.
Lynch summarized preliminary findings that Minnesota’s peak gas heating throughput could be up to 40 gigawatts, with electric resistance heating implying roughly 36 gigawatts of new demand, and lower but still substantial demand under heat-pump scenarios. The presentation was informational only; no vote was taken on the CenterPoint presentation. The meeting ended with House File 4770 laid over and the energy demand presentation continuing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/16/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- A legislation doesn't introduce a safety risk; it actually replaces an existing one with a certified
- A legislation doesn't introduce a safety risk; it actually replaces an existing one with a certified
- A legislation doesn't introduce a safety risk; it actually replaces an existing one with a certified
- If somebody installs one of these and it's tripping their arc fault breaker, are they going to replace
- So, meaning they are nearing the end of their reliable life, and they will need to be replaced.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Feb 25th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- To replace that truck that I put 300,000 miles on, which worked pretty good, didn't have any recall or
- warranty issues on that that I recall, I replaced it with a 2024 AT4 Denali diesel, same as the truck
- I was replacing.
- The problem is, I'm not going to start buying foreign vehicles to replace my American fleet.
- buying foreign vehicles to replace my, my American fleet.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and adopted House Committee Substitutes, then passed several bills by roll call vote. HCS for House Bills 1746 and 1769 was adopted and then voted do pass by 10-0. HCS for House Bill 3005 was adopted and passed 10-0 after the sponsor explained it removed a sentence requiring specific local review boards in library appeals processes. HCS for House Bills 1717 and 1643, dealing with alternative therapies, passed 7-2 with two present. HCS for House Bills 2817 and 2961 passed 8-1 with two present. HCS for House Bills 2035 and 2350 passed 10-0 with one present after a brief question about statutory citations. HCS for House Bills 1887, 2361, 1913, 2862, and 2321, a combined bill package, also passed 10-0 after members discussed digital depiction language and written victim request provisions.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 1914, which would change Missouri’s franchise law on warranty and recall reimbursement for auto dealers. Rep. David Castile presented the bill as a fairness measure, arguing manufacturers should pay dealers market-rate labor and parts reimbursement and that current warranty work often loses money for dealers and hurts service access. Supporters, including several dealers and technicians, said manufacturer time guides underpay warranty work, that the bill would help retain technicians, and that current appeal processes are cumbersome and time-consuming. They described large gaps between warranty and customer-pay labor times and said technicians often invest heavily in tools and training.
Opponents, including the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, and business groups, argued the bill would raise costs for consumers, amount to a large increase in dealer compensation, and interfere with existing contracts. They said manufacturers already provide a process for requesting additional time, that most requests are approved, and that warranty work remains a profitable captive source of business for dealers. Several witnesses also argued the bill would not directly raise technician wages because technicians are employed by dealers, not manufacturers, and suggested broader competition or allowing independent repair shops instead. The hearing featured extensive questioning about recall versus warranty work, labor time guides, documentation requirements, and whether the legislature should be involved in these franchise disputes.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I think I paid $70,000 for it in 2016 to replace that truck that I put 300,000 miles on, which worked
- I replaced it with a 2024 AT4 Denali, or diesel, same as the truck I was replacing.
- The problem is, I'm not going to start buying foreign vehicles to replace my American fleet.
- The problem is, is I'm not going to start buying foreign vehicles to replace my, my American fleet.
- And I'll give you an example on a 2026 Ford F-350 if you're going to remove and replace the engine.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It also ensures the advisory committee members may continue serving until replacements are appointed,
- It also ensures the advisory committee members may continue serving until replacements are appointed,
- It also ensures the advisory committee members may continue serving until replacements are appointed,
- The POST Act would require FPS to either fix PTS or replace it with a modern, dependable solution.
- The POST Act would require FPS to either fix PTS or replace it with a modern, dependable solution.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- that abolish the state plumbing board and transfers the authority to the Contractors Board, and replaces
- it and places it back in the plumber's board, as well as it replaces a residential plumber limited board
- Section 1368, issuance of journeymen, that's where we get into the hours, and it replaces the residential
- It now replaces it with the journeyman license pathway, which requires 2,000 indentured hours, 2,500
Summary:
The Senate Commerce Committee met on May 6, 2026, with five members present and approved the prior meeting minutes. The committee first heard HB 750, a “click-to-cancel” consumer protection bill requiring subscription cancellations to be as easy as sign-up and to be available through the same method used to subscribe. An amendment was adopted, testimony included support from labor and consumer advocates and opposition from some business groups, and the bill was reported favorably as amended.
The committee then took up SB 414, which was narrowed to cap interest on medical debt at 3%. After reconsidering and replacing prior amendments, the committee adopted the new amendment set and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 799, concerning inspection licensing for elevators, escalators, and boilers, was presented by the State Fire Marshal and reported favorably with little discussion.
The longest discussion centered on HB 953, a major plumbing workforce and licensing reform bill. The bill was amended substantially: the original proposal to move plumbing oversight to the Contractors Board was removed, the plumbing board remained in place, apprenticeship and journeyman/master plumber hour requirements were revised, penalties and reporting requirements were added, and language was included to support workforce development and reentry training. The committee heard both support and opposition, including clarification from the State Plumbing Board that it already has an appeals process through the courts, and HB 953 was reported favorably as amended.
Finally, HB 220, the “PROTECT Act,” was heard to require covered online platforms to maintain a clear and usable mechanism for reporting child sexual abuse material and exploitation. An amendment was adopted to account for platforms that require registration to access content, testimony was supportive, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 952 was deferred, and HB 827, a related plumbing workforce bill, was amended to align more closely with HB 953 but then failed a motion to defer by roll call vote, allowing it to remain pending. The committee then adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/31/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The truth is, our infrastructure for fossil fuel is very old, quite damaged, and needs replacement either
- with green energy or a continued replacement of the fossil fuel infrastructure.
- The truth is, our infrastructure for fossil fuel is very old, quite damaged, and needs replacement either
- with green energy or a continued replacement of the fossil fuel infrastructure.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and then took up a Rules Committee report advancing several bills directly to third reading, including Senate Print 9630, an appropriations extender for government operations, and Senate Print 9631, an extender related to Part U1 of Chapter 61 of the Laws of 2023. The chamber then moved to the controversial calendar and debated the first extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning what the bill covered, how much funding it extended, and the status of budget negotiations. Senator Krueger said the extender covered about $1 billion for payroll and certain payments for agencies including Health, Law, OPWDD, and Veterans Services through April 7, and described the budget talks as still unresolved, with no announced follow-up Joint Budget Conference Committee meetings or table targets. She also discussed utility affordability proposals, including a three-year moratorium on A.I. and crypto data/storage facilities and support for green energy and low-income ratepayer relief. O’Mara argued the lack of urgency and absence of written proposals on climate and utility costs was concerning. Both extender bills were then passed, with the first receiving 59 ayes and the second passing 46-13 after debate over its two-year duration.
The Senate then adopted the resolution calendar, excluding two items initially, and took up two resolutions. Resolution 1821, sponsored by Senator Ramos, recognized Farmworkers Day and highlighted the essential role of farmworkers, the history of organizing for farmworker rights, and concerns about immigrant workers facing fear and retaliation; Senator May added support, noting the importance of farm labor to dairy production and food supply and the impact of deportation fears on farms in her district. The resolution was adopted. Resolution 1823, sponsored by Senator Zellner, proclaimed March 20, 2026 as Behavior Analysis Day in New York, recognizing applied behavior analysis and its benefits for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, education, healthcare, and other fields; it was also adopted.
The chamber also welcomed a group of students from Queens visiting Albany, with Senator Comrie speaking about the importance of civics education and government engagement. After the introductions and acknowledgments, there was no further business, and the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m.